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Shop Service Repair Manual. This is in good used condition. Complete with no missing pages. Thanks for looking and good luck!!!!!!

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Original sales record/binder comes with the truck. The powertrain was FLEET serviced, I have a stack many inches thick of all the official service records that come with the truck. You can tell it was maintained at a high level during its years of faithful service for Woodstock. This truck was built to military grade specs to be ready when duty calls. The powertrain is a literal POWERHOUSE. It has a Turbo Detroit Diesel Series 40 that is designed and rated to last 500,000-1,000,000 miles with proper service. Do some research on this legendary engine. It is mated with a tried and true Allison Transmission model that allows for two Power Take Off cranks to power anything off the force of the engine. One transmission connection is already tapped into for the WATEROUS 1250 Gallons Per Minute Brass Centrifugal water pump and Heavy Duty Amperage GENERATOR. The fireman that showed us the truck when we picked it up said these pumps never go bad unless you run them dry with sand in it for extended periods of time. They have full cast-brass internal Impellers. The generator offers power to the pump, various emergency light, surrounding scene lights, ground, cab and tool box lights. It has a breaker box built into one the of tool boxes. There is a DUAL condenser Air Conditioning unit mounted on the cab. This unit is built to climate control two cab areas at set temperatures. AC uses sought-after refrigerant R134-A, much cheaper than the new stuff and readily available. Lots of extra options on this unit such heated and power adjust side mirrors with blind spot section. It is equipped with a HUGE “Waterous” brand pump. It is tailored to fight fires in Rural areas that have limited city water/hyrant access. You’ll notice on the front it has a huge water snorkel that is dropped in the any water source pond, lake, pool, reservoir, etc. There is also two extension hoses (pictured) for the snorkel for reach water sources further away. The built in ONE- THOUSAND GALLON Thick-Poly WATER TANK is huge but when the pump is at full capacity is less than a minute of supply (1250GPM). There are big inlets and several outlets that give access to the 1000 gallons of on-board water allow for possibilities of repurposing vast – many use trucks like this to supply water, electrical power, tool storage, and even shelter in remote locations. There is an additional port built into the Allison transmission that allows another connection to the power of the diesel. The tank and electrical source makes for great off-grid self sufficiency. It also makes for a great kids party service if you add foam and speakers for music for preschools, days cares, HOAs, etc. Great for use as a reserve fire truck when the wildfires come next. A lot of conversion options also; on or off-grid airbnb dwelling with large cab and water/electric, toy hauler, food truck?? , RV, the possibilities are endless with this industrial workhorse! SNAP-ON level quality (but actually custom PIERCE) tool compartments offers vast and sturdy storage for tools, ammunitions, dry food, supplies, etc. Mounted wood is in great condition for quick customizing/mounting hooks and shelves to suit your needs. The hinges are super heavy duty and door are spring-hydraulic. My dad and I just drove this truck about 1800 miles from Woodstock to Phoenix with no problems, in fact the TEK-4 linked front suspension and dually rear chassis made it an easy drive, even in strong winds and snow/icy roads. Since we took it on a long highway drive (and went through a 70mph dust storm then later a snow storm) I had a professional mechanic shop do a full engine oil change including filters (coolant filter, fuel filter, engine oil filter, air intake filter). They also did a full lube on exposed chassis/drivetrain joints. Multi-tank air compressor system seems to be in great shape – it runs the air brakes (auto-retarder built into the transmission does most of the stopping work). Air system is supplied to multiple air outlets on bumper and near pumper, the driver seat also raises and lowers with the air system, parking/emergency brakes, and other various system. Theres a Vogel centralized lubrication system. Cab seats up to 6 people with two of the seats being leather jumper style. The previous owner had two (red and blue) replacement lenses and a new OEM seatbelt that come boxed with the truck. All the seatbelts seem to function great but you’ll have that in case one ever fails or if you want a fresh driver seat belt. Consistent with its age, it has some upholstery wear/tear, paint, undercarriage surface rust, and some slow oil seeping as one would expect with a diesel drivetrain. Clean title in hand.

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Good used Allison B400R. Previously mated to a 1999 Detroit Diesel Series 50 8.5L with 245 HP.

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1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH BUS. DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. 47 PASSENGER WITH NEW RECLINING SEATS. FOOT RESTS AND RETRACTABLE ARM RESTS. ALLISON B500 AUTO TRANSMISSION. RESTROOM (WITH AUXILLARY HOLDING TANK). PASSENGER OVERHEAD READING LAMPS AND AIR VENT SYSTEM. OVERHEAD PASSENGER PARCEL COMPARTMENTS. 6 OUTSIDE UNDERFLOOR ENCLOSED LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS. 40 FOOT LONG, 102 FOOT WIDE, 11 FOOT 5 INCH OUTSIDE HEIGHT. GVWR 44,400 POUNDS. 192 GALLON CAPACITY FUEL TANK. GREAT CHURCH, TOURING BUS OR CONVERSION VEHICLE. WE ALSO HAVE SCHOOL BUSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. ALL DEPOSITS MADE ARE NONREFUNDABLE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THIS SALE IS FOR ONE BUS, MULTIPLE UNITS ARE AVAILABLE. ALL BUSES LISTED LOCALLY AND SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. The item “1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ALLISON AUTO TRANS WITH COLD A/C” is in sale since Friday, August 13, 2021. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\Other Vehicles & Trailers\Buses”. The seller is “dasuns-87″ and is located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Make: MCI
• Model Year: 1995
• Type: CHURCH/CHARTER BUS OR CONVERSION
• Deposit amount: 500.0
• Deposit type: 1

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1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH BUS. DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. 47 PASSENGER WITH NEW RECLINING SEATS. FOOT RESTS AND RETRACTABLE ARM RESTS. ALLISON B500 AUTO TRANSMISSION. RESTROOM (WITH AUXILLARY HOLDING TANK). PASSENGER OVERHEAD READING LAMPS AND AIR VENT SYSTEM. OVERHEAD PASSENGER PARCEL COMPARTMENTS. 6 OUTSIDE UNDERFLOOR ENCLOSED LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS. 40 FOOT LONG, 102 FOOT WIDE, 11 FOOT 5 INCH OUTSIDE HEIGHT. GVWR 44,400 POUNDS. 192 GALLON CAPACITY FUEL TANK. GREAT CHURCH, TOURING BUS OR CONVERSION VEHICLE. WE ALSO HAVE SCHOOL BUSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. ALL DEPOSITS MADE ARE NONREFUNDABLE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THIS SALE IS FOR ONE BUS, MULTIPLE UNITS ARE AVAILABLE. ALL BUSES LISTED LOCALLY AND SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. The item “1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ALLISON AUTO TRANS WITH COLD A/C” is in sale since Friday, August 6, 2021. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\Other Vehicles & Trailers\Buses”. The seller is “dasuns-87″ and is located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Make: MCI
• Model Year: 1995
• Type: CHURCH/CHARTER BUS OR CONVERSION
• Deposit amount: 500.0
• Deposit type: 1

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1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH BUS. DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. 47 PASSENGER WITH NEW RECLINING SEATS. FOOT RESTS AND RETRACTABLE ARM RESTS. ALLISON B500 AUTO TRANSMISSION. RESTROOM (WITH AUXILLARY HOLDING TANK). PASSENGER OVERHEAD READING LAMPS AND AIR VENT SYSTEM. OVERHEAD PASSENGER PARCEL COMPARTMENTS. 6 OUTSIDE UNDERFLOOR ENCLOSED LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS. 40 FOOT LONG, 102 FOOT WIDE, 11 FOOT 5 INCH OUTSIDE HEIGHT. GVWR 44,400 POUNDS. 192 GALLON CAPACITY FUEL TANK. GREAT CHURCH, TOURING BUS OR CONVERSION VEHICLE. WE ALSO HAVE SCHOOL BUSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. ALL DEPOSITS MADE ARE NONREFUNDABLE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THIS SALE IS FOR ONE BUS, MULTIPLE UNITS ARE AVAILABLE. ALL BUSES LISTED LOCALLY AND SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. The item “1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ALLISON AUTO TRANS WITH COLD A/C” is in sale since Friday, July 30, 2021. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\Other Vehicles & Trailers\Buses”. The seller is “dasuns-87″ and is located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Make: MCI
• Model Year: 1995
• Type: CHURCH/CHARTER BUS OR CONVERSION
• Deposit amount: 500.0
• Deposit type: 1

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1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH BUS. DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. 47 PASSENGER WITH NEW RECLINING SEATS. FOOT RESTS AND RETRACTABLE ARM RESTS. ALLISON B500 AUTO TRANSMISSION. RESTROOM (WITH AUXILLARY HOLDING TANK). PASSENGER OVERHEAD READING LAMPS AND AIR VENT SYSTEM. OVERHEAD PASSENGER PARCEL COMPARTMENTS. 6 OUTSIDE UNDERFLOOR ENCLOSED LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS. 40 FOOT LONG, 102 FOOT WIDE, 11 FOOT 5 INCH OUTSIDE HEIGHT. GVWR 44,400 POUNDS. 192 GALLON CAPACITY FUEL TANK. GREAT CHURCH, TOURING BUS OR CONVERSION VEHICLE. WE ALSO HAVE SCHOOL BUSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. ALL DEPOSITS MADE ARE NONREFUNDABLE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THIS SALE IS FOR ONE BUS, MULTIPLE UNITS ARE AVAILABLE. ALL BUSES LISTED LOCALLY AND SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. The item “1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ALLISON AUTO TRANS WITH COLD A/C” is in sale since Thursday, July 22, 2021. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\Other Vehicles & Trailers\Buses”. The seller is “dasuns-87″ and is located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Make: MCI
• Model Year: 1995
• Type: CHURCH/CHARTER BUS OR CONVERSION
• Deposit amount: 500.0
• Deposit type: 1

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1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH BUS. DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ENGINE. 47 PASSENGER WITH NEW RECLINING SEATS. FOOT RESTS AND RETRACTABLE ARM RESTS. ALLISON B500 AUTO TRANSMISSION. RESTROOM (WITH AUXILLARY HOLDING TANK). PASSENGER OVERHEAD READING LAMPS AND AIR VENT SYSTEM. OVERHEAD PASSENGER PARCEL COMPARTMENTS. 6 OUTSIDE UNDERFLOOR ENCLOSED LUGGAGE COMPARTMENTS. 40 FOOT LONG, 102 FOOT WIDE, 11 FOOT 5 INCH OUTSIDE HEIGHT. GVWR 44,400 POUNDS. 192 GALLON CAPACITY FUEL TANK. GREAT CHURCH, TOURING BUS OR CONVERSION VEHICLE. WE ALSO HAVE SCHOOL BUSES AVAILABLE FOR SALE. ALL DEPOSITS MADE ARE NONREFUNDABLE. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. THIS SALE IS FOR ONE BUS, MULTIPLE UNITS ARE AVAILABLE. ALL BUSES LISTED LOCALLY AND SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. The item “1995 MCI 102-D3 COACH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 60 ALLISON AUTO TRANS WITH COLD A/C” is in sale since Wednesday, July 14, 2021. This item is in the category “eBay Motors\Other Vehicles & Trailers\Buses”. The seller is “dasuns-87″ and is located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Make: MCI
• Model Year: 1995
• Type: CHURCH/CHARTER BUS OR CONVERSION
• Deposit amount: 500.0
• Deposit type: 1

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