Automotive 4BT (ISB3.9) diesels

Posted by C. Garbee on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 11:26PM :

In Reply to: Sources for info on uprgrading 4BT diesels posted by Tim on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 at 9:42PM :

Actually, they are produced in automotive trim... Freightliner installs them in the "small" chassis (MT) that they sell to body builders for walk in delivery "bread truck" vans.

Their website for the units is at:
http://www.freightlinerchassis.com/walkin/C_models2.asp

Cliff notes for those of you who don't follow the link:
Engine: Cummins ISB3.9
Horsepower: 145 @ 2300 rpm
Torque: 420 lbf·ft. @ 1600 rpm

Transmission:Allison 1000 Automatic, OptionalFuller manual transmission

Vehicle weight ratings:
GVWR: 10,000 lbs.
Curb weight: 4600 lbs. nominal

Upgrade info sources are the same as for the 6B/BT/BTA, ISB5.9 series...

• Freightliner chasis with Cummins B3.9 specs

Follow Ups:

• vibration - Tim 3:42PM 01/18/2002
  • Re: vibration - C. Garbee 4:21PM 01/18/2002
• Re: Automotive 4BT (ISB3.9) diesels - Phil in Idaho 12:58PM 01/18/2002
  • Re: Automotive 4BT (ISB3.9) diesels - C. Garbee 1:55PM 01/18/2002
    • Re: Automotive 4BT (ISB3.9) diesels - Stab 0:19AM 01/20/2002
      • Re: Automotive 4BT (ISB3.9) diesels - C. Garbee 2:02AM 01/20/2002
• Another useful link - Russell 10:43AM 01/17/2002
• Thanks for the info - Tim 9:49AM 01/17/2002

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