... As for adding a bit of extra boost to get it up to speed, check this out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfkOOt_Sf68
Now a question for you CROWN experts out there: How many CROWNS were sold in the midwest and east coast?If so, how did they hold up to harsh winters since most were sold on the west coast?
As for adding a bit of extra boost to get it up to speed, check this out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfkOOt_Sf68
I believe in Pa., at least, school busses are only operated for ten years due to state requirements of subsidies. Because of that their used value drops like a brick when off-loaded at the 10 year mark. ACF Brills were made similiar to Crowns; Underfloor engine, radiator between frame rails, mounted at an angle. Fans, generator, and air compressor mounted in a cluster run by a front driveshaft. Big baggage compartment at rear. Engine was a Hall Scott 779 cu. In. 6cylinder. Same rated hp as a 4104 of same time frame. Springs were 4 inch 4 each parallel with axle in-between. 4 speed trans was same as 4104, but not angle drive. Ratios were different, 2 to third was closer with big gap from 3 rd to 4th. Reverse was selected same way. They came up with a Cummins diesel version in early 50s, but too late and too costly to try to compete with GM after Greyhound went to them. They went out of business in mid 50s.http://www.curbsideclassic.com/bus-stop-classic/bus-stop-classic-acf-brill-ic-41-silver-screen-standout/