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1997 GMC P School Bus Chassis Base 125 WB DRW
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Rear Wheel Drive, 125.0" WB
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Technical Specifications
Technical Data
Body Style:
125.0" WB
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity:
0
Engine Type:
Gas V8
Displacement:
5.7L/350
Fuel System:
SFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
235 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
325 @ 2800
Trans Description Cont.:
HD Automatic w/OD,
Front Tire Size:
8.00R19.5E
Rear Tire Size:
8.00R19.5E
Spare Tire Size:
8.00R19.5E
Front Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Front Wheel Material:
Steel
Rear Wheel Material:
Steel
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.60 x 1.44
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
40
Wheelbase (in):
125.0
Advanced Technical Data
Body Code:
ZW9
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):
5000
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):
11,000
Curb Weight - Front (lbs):
2564
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):
1473
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):
14,500
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):
14,500
Engine Order Code:
L31
Trans Order Code:
MT1
Trans Type:
4
Trans Description Cont. Again:
Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1):
2.48
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
1.48
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.75
Reverse Ratio (:1):
2.08
Clutch Size (in):
12.00
Trans Power Take Off:
SAE 6-Bolt
Trans PTO Access:
LH/RH
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):
690
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd):
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
105
Maximum Alternator Watts:
1260
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
15.6
Engine Oil Cooler:
Yes
Frame Type:
Ladder
Suspension Type - Front:
Multi-Leaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Leaf Spring
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):
5000
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):
11,800
Axle Type - Front:
I-Beam
Axle Type - Rear:
Full-Floating
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):
5000
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):
11,000
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:
5.13
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
32
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
32
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
1.25
Front Tire Order Code:
XTV
Rear Tire Order Code:
YTV
Spare Tire Order Code:
ZTV
Front Tire Capacity (lbs):
2250
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):
2750
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):
2750
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:
608
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:
608
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:
608
Spare Wheel Size (in):
19.5 x 6.0
Spare Wheel Material:
Steel
Steering Type:
Power
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:
14.0
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock:
14.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):
46.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
50.2
Brake Type:
Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
14.00 x 1.44
Fuel Tank Location:
Behind Rear Axle
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):
228.9
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
85.4
Overhang, Front (in):
36.0
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):
68.0
Ground to Top of Frame (in):
24.1
Frame Width, Rear (in):
34.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in):
12.2
Ground Clearance, Rear (in):
7.8
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