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Gap films SG

I have a 0305 Mercedes Bus ex. Transperth. Bus No 371

I fitted the bus out as a motorhome and have had the bus for about 7 year now. It has been very reliable.

I am having trouble getting detailed mechanical information on these busses.

Can anyone tell me about the reliability of these busses and what faults they may have?

I have also been trying to confirm the horse power of the motor. There are so many versions of these motors I can't seen to get the correct info on the horse power.

My engine number plate has OM 407 hx1 stamped on it under engine type.

The engine number starts with 407 914....

Does anyone know the horse power of this engine?

SBS8033D SG

I have a 0305 Mercedes Bus ex. Transperth. Bus No 371

I fitted the bus out as a motorhome and have had the bus for about 7 year now. It has been very reliable.

I am having trouble getting detailed mechanical information on these busses.

Can anyone tell me about the reliability of these busses and what faults they may have?

I have also been trying to confirm the horse power of the motor. There are so many versions of these motors I can't seen to get the correct info on the horse power.

My engine number plate has OM 407 hx1 stamped on it under engine type.

The engine number starts with 407 914....

Does anyone know the horse power of this engine?

WOW! You've bought it? Haha, cool, but I don't know anyway.

bus555 SG

Other country wad of course... I remeber seeing a Youtube vid of a guy driving his bus that he pick up from lol.... anyway do you have pic of ur transperth bus hehe?

Yusry SG

Hi,

You may want to post your question again on the Bus Australia forums (www.busaustralia.com/forums) particularly in the Western Australian Section. There are definitely many experts there who will be able to help you.

Powered_By_CNG SG

I remember riding 371 when it was in service with PATH Transit.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: Mercedes-Benz OM 407 h (407.914) inline 6-cylinder 4-stroke naturally aspirated diesel engine displacing 11.413-litres (Bore/stroke: 125mm/155mm). 16.5:1 compression ratio.

Max Power: 147kW (200hp) @ 2200rpm

Max Torque: 715Nm (530 ft-lbf) @ 1400rpm

Transmission: Mercedes-Benz W3D 080/2.2 R torque converter with integral hydraulic retarder. 3 forward ratios - 2.12:1, 1.35:1, 1.00:1; 1 reverse ratio - 2.23:1. Hub reduction rear axle drive with 5.22:1 diff ratio, allowing a maximum speed of 87km/h @ 2200rpm in top gear. "Piano key" gear selection.

As for reliability, you can't kill one of these with an axe. The main thing to look out for isthumping or slipping gearboxes.

Regards,

Dave

sgbuses SG

Just to check, is the one that you purchased similiar to this photo (self-taken years ago, on Wikipedia) :

Powered_By_CNG SG

Just to check, is the one that you purchased similiar to this photo (self-taken years ago, on Wikipedia) :

Not quite. 426 has a STÜLB front-end whereas 371 has a VÖV front-end.

Regards,
Dave