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Please toss my name in the hat.

With the 55000 Oshkosh married to the RTOO looks like I'd be in the sweet spot of the power curve on the 3126. If I ever need to get in a hurry I crank out 95 MPH before getting to the red line. LOL:-D:):lol:

Great info, I'm here to learn. Still undecided if I want to start with a A0 or A1. Thinking it would be nice to find a complete cab in nice shape, rolling frame, rebuildable 3126, rad and intercooler, and miscellaneous items.

Thanks, hadn't came across the 55000 Oshkosh, looks good. I like the 13 speed idea.

I know Allison makes a tuff trans, and I’d be all over it if I wasn’t planning to take this vehicle far off the beaten path. I want to be able to start and drive out with out any electric. I’m even toying with an air starter. CAT did make a 3126 "mechanical" engine, used in marine and...

I'm thinking about the T138 stronger case but no OD. If I go with a 13 or 18 speed trans I'd have .73 OD and 3.07 rears, I'd run under 2200RPM at 65 MPH. Fast enough for me. Thanks for the clutch info, hadn't given it much thought, only that it would need to be hydraulic. Shifter, I'm thinking...

New here and I'm exploring the possibility of building a LMTV expedition vehicle. I've been full-time RVing for the past 3 years, in an 5th wheel. Medical issues with my wife has us off the road for a while. Many hours have been spent on this site, and others getting educated and confused at the...