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ENGINE |
| GAS
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DIESEL |
STD(L35)
4.3L (262 CID) GM Vortec V-6
Horsepower: 195 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque: 250 ft. lbs. @ 2800 rpm
Sequential-Port Fuel Injection
STD(L31)
5.7L (350 CID) GM Vortec V-8
Horsepower: 240 hp @ 4000 rpm
Torque: 325 ft. lbs. @ 2800 rpm
Sequential-Port Fuel Injection |
STD(L57) 6.5L V-8
Horsepower: 160 hp @ 3400 rpm
Torque: 290 ft. lbs. @ 1700 rpm
Naturaly Aspirated |
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BRAKES |
8,600 lb. 11,000 lb. GVWR
Hydraulic Power
Disk Front: Rotor size: 12.5 x 1.54 in.
Caliper Piston Diameter: 3.38 in.
Drum Rear: Size: 13 x 3.50 in.
12,000 lb.-16,000 lb. GVWR
Hydraulic Power
Four-Wheel Disc: Front Rotor Size: 14.25 x 1.54 in.
Front & Rear Twin Caliper Piston Diameter: 3.38
in. |
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TRANSMISSION |
Automatic
(Standard) 4L80–E Hydra-matic 4-Speed Overdrive with
Electronic Control (.75 ratio in 4th)
Manual (Optional) New Venture – H.D. 5-Speed Overdrive
(.75 ratio in 5th)
Automatic (16,000 GVWR) 4L80–E Hydra-matic 4-Speed Overdrive
with Remote Mounted Shift |
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STEERING |
Variable-Ratio Integral Power: Ratio: 14:1
Gear Type: 8,600 lb. – 16,000 lb. GVWR - Saginaw 708
Column: Comfortilt, Includes Wiper/Washer and Headlight
Dimmer |
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PARKING BRAKE |
8,600 lb. – 11,000 lb. GVWR
Cable to Rear Wheels
12,000 lb. and 14,100 lb. GVWR
Transmission-Mounted Drum
(14,500 lb. GVWR on school bus)
16,000 lb. GVWR
Transmission-Mounted Drum with
Manual Apply |
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STANDARD FEATURES |
Fuel Tanks: 40-Gal. (30 gal. on school bus)
Battery: 12-volt 600 CCA @ 0º F; Alternator: 105 amp;
tilt-Steering column with anti-theft locking feature,
custom steering wheel and brake/transmission shift interlock
Instrument cluster with tachometer, trip odometer and
dual note electric horn |
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MODELS, WHEELBASE, GVWR |
| MODELS |
WHEELBASE |
CURB
WEIGHT1 |
8,600 |
9,400 |
10,000 |
11,000 |
12,000 |
14,100 |
14,5002 |
16,000 |
| CP30542 |
110
in. |
3,493
lb. |
x |
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| CP30842 |
125
in. |
3,381
lb. |
x3 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
| CP31042 |
133
in. |
3,392
lb. |
|
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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| CP31442 |
157
in. |
3,542
lb. |
|
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| CP31842 |
178
in. |
3,919
lb. |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
1Curb
weight is with standard equipment
2Bus only B3D/B3M
3Only Available with
4.3L engine |
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FRONT SUSPENSION |
Independent Coil or I-Beam – Depending on GVWR
GVWR Determines Capacity
Stabilizer Bar (1.25 in. diameter) and Shocks (32 mm
piston diameter)
5,000 lb. Leaf Suspension on 16,000 lb. GVWR
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FRONT AXLE |
|
110" |
125" |
133" |
157" |
178" |
| 4,000
lb. capacity Independent Axle |
S |
S |
S |
S |
S |
| 4,400
lb. capacity I-Beam Axle |
- |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| 4,500
lb. capacity Independent Axle |
- |
O |
O |
O |
O |
| 5,000
lb. capacity I-Beam Axle |
- |
O |
O |
O |
O |
S = standard
O = option |
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FRAME |
Maximum Section: 7.01 x 2.57 x .213 in. Maximum Section
Modulus: 5.55
Maximum Resisting Bending Moment 177,600 lb.
Inner Reinforcements for Higher GVWR |
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TIRES |
Tubeless Polyester and Steel-Belted Radial Tires are
available, depending on GVWR
(Tire size and capacity ratings are determined by GVWR) |
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REAR SUSPENSION |
|
Multi-leaf Springs – GVWR Determines Capacity and Shocks
(35 mm piston diameter) |
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REAR AXLE |
| MAKE |
CAPACITY |
RATIO |
GVWR |
| American
Axle |
7,900
lb. |
4:10/4:56 |
8,600
lb. 11,000 lb. |
| DANA
80 |
11,000
lb. |
5:13 |
12,000
lb. 16,000 lb.
(14,500 lb. on school bus) |
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SCHOOL BUS |
| MODEL |
WHEEL
BASE |
GVWR |
| CP30842 |
125
in. |
14,500
lb. |
| CP31042 |
133
in. |
14,500
lb. |
| CP31442 |
157
in. |
14,500
lb. |
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B3D |
Regular School Bus Equipment:
Brake warning indicator, black painted front bumper,
Black painted wheels, and 30-Gal. shielded fuel tank
(FHWA Certified) |
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B3M |
Deluxe School Bus Equipment:
B3D – Plus propshaft guard, 100 amp. body-builder
connector and dual horns
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