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Originally Posted by SurfingDog
I'll have to look at it whenever I get there but I do have the VIN -- no luck in figuring out what trans it has though from the VIN unless I need to go physically look under it.
Edit: Do these buses have a very wide ranging set of specs regardless of the year/engine combo? Trying to gather info before I go see it and they are unsure of what trans it has but I do know they had a video of cruising on the highway at 55mph sitting at 2500rpm, so I don't know if the rear gears are wildly different or if that'll help narrow down what trans it could have.
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Call an International dealer parts dept, give them the vin number and ask for a build sheet.
That sheet will tell you what HP engine and what tranny correspond to that vin.
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Originally Posted by surfingDog
they had a video of cruising on the highway at 55mph sitting at 2500rpm
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at 65 MPH your RPM will be higher !!!
that "build" sheet will also tell you what the gear ratio is.
Don't allow yourself to compromise on a weaker "power plant" just because it is partially built..... verify your powerplant before you purchase!
Also take note that RE Amtrans are prone to hidden rust in the rear engine bay, especially if it is from a snow/salt area of the country like say, Kentucky.... mine had rust !!!
If you see ANY signs of rust coming thru the bus, you got a rust issue behind the panel!!!
If you want examples of where to look, take a look at
MY BUILD THREAD, posts 79 shows water seepage issue at the rear air vent, posts 27,28 & 36 will show where I had hidden rust issues.
Not saying your gonna have the same issues but at least now you know where to take a look at...