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Using our Newell
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The dual 4-71's were connected to a 3 speed transmission that had a 2 spd clutch -- 6 fwd speeds & 2 reverse. The engines also had 2 speed settings for the engine governor, a higher speed for the lower gears & a micro switch to engage the lower speed when in 6th gear.
There are stories about how the drivers would pull the shifter back a little to leave it in the higher speed setting - this would allow the coach to exceed 100 mph.

I am lucky enough to have a friend who remembers working on the twin 4-71's as a greyhound mechanic. The stories he has. . . . .

1987 classic #159
8V92 MUI , Allison 740
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Using our Newell - by kyleb - 08-23-2016, 07:51 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by encantotom - 08-23-2016, 11:00 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by Richard - 08-24-2016, 04:25 AM
RE: Using our Newell - by kyleb - 08-24-2016, 01:55 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by Richard - 08-24-2016, 05:57 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by jcus - 08-24-2016, 06:22 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by kyleb - 08-24-2016, 07:52 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by travelite - 08-25-2016, 05:36 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by kyleb - 08-25-2016, 06:52 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by jcus - 08-25-2016, 09:48 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by kyleb - 09-06-2016, 06:10 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by Richard - 09-07-2016, 06:01 AM
RE: Using our Newell - by HoosierDaddy - 09-07-2016, 12:35 PM
RE: Using our Newell - by kyleb - 09-07-2016, 07:01 PM

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