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1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid - Henry Claeys - 02-19-2010 12:43

Two questions: (1) Any links, or leads, to where I may purchase a
starter and solenoid for a caterpillar 3208 NA? (2) Any unique issues,
to watch out for, when removing and replacing these items? Thanks,
Henry@... and at cell number 888.745.1439. 1979 FC 35 SB,
McAllen, Tx

1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid - Robert Johannesen - 02-19-2010 14:38

Henry - some times I had to loosen the exhaust on the starter side to get the starter off. Then I made a long extension to get the rear inboard bolt out of the starter. Most any starter shop that deal with trucks can rebuild it. I almost bought a rebuilt spare and the owner who bought my 78 FC 31 did get one before he went to Costa Rica in it.


From: Henry Claeys
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 6:43:14 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid



Two questions: (1) Any links, or leads, to where I may purchase a
starter and solenoid for a caterpillar 3208 NA? (2) Any unique issues,
to watch out for, when removing and replacing these items? Thanks,
"Henry%40henryfclaeys.com" and at cell number 888.745.1439. 1979 FC 35 SB,
McAllen, Tx



1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid - Henry Claeys - 02-19-2010 23:36

Robert. The bus is parked in a remote area where a stay over a day is
problematic. If I could arrive with a working starter, and solenoid,
then I could conduct the repair relatively rapidly and move the bus to a
more convenient service area. So I still need leads on how to locate a
new, used, or rebuilt starter and solenoid. I really appreciate your
tips though, and thanks for your help. Henry@... and at
cell 1.888.745.1439, 1979 FC 35, SB, McAllen, Tx.


Posted by: "Robert Johannesen" packratfxr@...

lenoid>
packratfxr <http://profiles.yahoo.com/packratfxr>


Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:40 pm (PST)

Henry - some times I had to loosen the exhaust on the starter side to
get the starter off. Then I made a long extension to get the rear
inboard bolt out of the starter. Most any starter shop that deal with
trucks can rebuild it. I almost bought a rebuilt spare and the owner who
bought my 78 FC 31 did get one before he went to Costa Rica in it.

1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid - GARY MINKER - 02-21-2010 06:31

If you get really hosed for someone to fix a starter, Robert is the king. He rebuilt a Leece-Neville for my 6v92. I felt sorry for the flywheel. Perfect work on starters and alternators.



Riviera Generator Service


330 10th St

Lake Park, FL 33403

(561) 845-6665

Gary 85pt40

--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Henry Claeys wrote:
From: Henry Claeys
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 7:43 PM




Two questions: (1) Any links, or leads, to where I may purchase a

starter and solenoid for a caterpillar 3208 NA? (2) Any unique issues,

to watch out for, when removing and replacing these items? Thanks,

Henry@henryfclaeys. com and at cell number 888.745.1439. 1979 FC 35 SB,

McAllen, Tx



1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid - mbulriss - 02-21-2010 06:57

Henry,

Have you tried Burton's Truck & Trailer Parts? They always seem to have a good
supply of parts. There's four of their stores in McAllen and if they don't have
it, they could point you to a good local source.

Mike Bulriss - wishing I was back at South Padre
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Henry Claeys wrote:
>
> Robert. The bus is parked in a remote area where a stay over a day is
> problematic. If I could arrive with a working starter, and solenoid,
> then I could conduct the repair relatively rapidly and move the bus to a
> more convenient service area. So I still need leads on how to locate a
> new, used, or rebuilt starter and solenoid. I really appreciate your
> tips though, and thanks for your help. Henry@... and at
> cell 1.888.745.1439, 1979 FC 35, SB, McAllen, Tx.
>
>
> Posted by: "Robert Johannesen" packratfxr@...
>
>
> packratfxr <http://profiles.yahoo.com/packratfxr>
>
>
> Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:40 pm (PST)
>
> Henry - some times I had to loosen the exhaust on the starter side to
> get the starter off. Then I made a long extension to get the rear
> inboard bolt out of the starter. Most any starter shop that deal with
> trucks can rebuild it. I almost bought a rebuilt spare and the owner who
> bought my 78 FC 31 did get one before he went to Costa Rica in it.
>

1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid - Wallace Craig - 02-21-2010 08:12

Mike, temp here today is 79f and cloudy, looks like rain tomorrow. We leave here on lst and go to Clyde's for alternator repairs and general look over underside. Let me know when you go to work-camp; I will come stay there and provide moral support. Sheraton brunch today and much groceries. Keep well.


Wallace Craig
95 WLWB 42
Azle, Texas
On SPI

--- On Sun, 2/21/10, mbulriss <mbulriss@...> wrote:

From: mbulriss <mbulriss@...>
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 12:57 PM


Henry,

Have you tried Burton's Truck & Trailer Parts? They always seem to have a good supply of parts. There's four of their stores in McAllen and if they don't have it, they could point you to a good local source.

Mike Bulriss - wishing I was back at South Padre
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Henry Claeys wrote:
>
> Robert. The bus is parked in a remote area where a stay over a day is
> problematic. If I could arrive with a working starter, and solenoid,
> then I could conduct the repair relatively rapidly and move the bus to a
> more convenient service area. So I still need leads on how to locate a
> new, used, or rebuilt
starter and solenoid. I really appreciate your
> tips though, and thanks for your help. Henry@... and at
> cell 1.888.745.1439, 1979 FC 35, SB, McAllen, Tx.
>
>
> Posted by: "Robert Johannesen" packratfxr@...
>
> packratfxr <http://profiles.yahoo.com/packratfxr>
>
>
> Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:40 pm (PST)
>
> Henry - some times I had to loosen the exhaust on the starter side to
> get the starter off. Then I made a long extension to get the rear
> inboard bolt out of the starter. Most any starter shop that deal with
> trucks can rebuild it. I almost bought a
rebuilt spare and the owner who
> bought my 78 FC 31 did get one before he went to Costa Rica in it.
>




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1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid - cape0001 - 02-21-2010 13:31

starter is a delco mt42
or a leece neville ms2


Stephen 97 bmc37


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...> wrote:
>
> Henry,
>
> Have you tried Burton's Truck & Trailer Parts? They always seem to have a
good supply of parts. There's four of their stores in McAllen and if they don't
have it, they could point you to a good local source.
>
> Mike Bulriss - wishing I was back at South Padre
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Henry Claeys wrote:
> >
> > Robert. The bus is parked in a remote area where a stay over a day is
> > problematic. If I could arrive with a working starter, and solenoid,
> > then I could conduct the repair relatively rapidly and move the bus to a
> > more convenient service area. So I still need leads on how to locate a
> > new, used, or rebuilt starter and solenoid. I really appreciate your
> > tips though, and thanks for your help. Henry@ and at
> > cell 1.888.745.1439, 1979 FC 35, SB, McAllen, Tx.
> >
> >
> > Posted by: "Robert Johannesen" packratfxr@
> >

> > packratfxr <http://profiles.yahoo.com/packratfxr>
> >
> >
> > Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:40 pm (PST)
> >
> > Henry - some times I had to loosen the exhaust on the starter side to
> > get the starter off. Then I made a long extension to get the rear
> > inboard bolt out of the starter. Most any starter shop that deal with
> > trucks can rebuild it. I almost bought a rebuilt spare and the owner who
> > bought my 78 FC 31 did get one before he went to Costa Rica in it.
> >
>

1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid - Chuck Wheeler - 02-22-2010 02:23

I am late in this discussion, but are you
sure that you have a bad starter? I thought I had a starter problem when
we first got our Wanderlodge but when I measured the voltage dtop from the
battery to the starter when it was trying to turn over the engine it I measured
around 4 VDC drop. I had new cables made up and it would start without
turning over. (Still does)

- Chuck
Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX


From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cape0001

Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010
7:32 PM

To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com

Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re:
1979 3208 Starter and Solenoid



starter is a delco mt42

or a leece neville ms2



Stephen 97 bmc37



--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com",
"mbulriss" <mbulriss@..<wbr>.> wrote:

>

> Henry,

>

> Have you tried Burton's
Truck & Trailer Parts? They always seem to have a good supply of parts.
There's four of their stores in McAllen
and if they don't have it, they could point you to a good local source.

>

> Mike Bulriss - wishing I was back at South Padre

> 1991 WB40 "Texas
Minivan"

> San Antonio, TX

>

> --- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com",
Henry Claeys wrote:

> >

> > Robert. The bus is parked in a remote area where a stay over a day is


> > problematic. If I could arrive with a working starter, and solenoid,

> > then I could conduct the repair relatively rapidly and move the bus
to a

> > more convenient service area. So I still need leads on how to locate
a

> > new, used, or rebuilt starter and solenoid. I really appreciate your

> > tips though, and thanks for your help. Henry@ and at

> > cell 1.888.745.1439, 1979 FC 35, SB, McAllen, Tx.

> >

> >

> > Posted by: "Robert Johannesen" packratfxr@

> > ?Subject=%20Re%3A%201979%203208%20Starter%20and%20Solenoid>

> > packratfxr <http://profiles.yahoo.com/packratfxr>

> >

> >

> > Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:40 pm (PST)

> >

> > Henry - some times I had to loosen the exhaust on the starter side to


> > get the starter off. Then I made a long extension to get the rear

> > inboard bolt out of the starter. Most any starter shop that deal with


> > trucks can rebuild it. I almost bought a rebuilt spare and the owner
who

> > bought my 78 FC 31 did get one before he went to Costa Rica in
it.

> >

>