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09-28-2007, 08:29
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In a message dated 9/28/2007 5:09:55 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
sforman@... writes: FC's, however, will not run 80 downhill with a tail wind. My PT with 8v92 will run that fast, though I choose not to I have run 80 downhill. Don't want to do it again. How you gonna stop this mass in an emergency??? Ernie Ekberg 83PT40 Weatherford, Tx ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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09-28-2007, 10:37
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After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
looking toward an older BlueBird. I need to get info on years and differences. I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) As short as possible Able to do 80+MPH with no problems What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? Thanks in advance!!! Scott |
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09-28-2007, 12:09
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You will want to check out http://www.vintagebirds.com, all the info on
model years is there. Pushers weren't made until 82. Shortest pusher was 36 ft, 28 and 40 are much more common. I previously owned an 82 FC and now have an 86 PT38. Yes, the FC's are louder with the engine next to your knee, but if it has good insulation in the doghouse it isn't much different from a PT with the generator running. FC's, however, will not run 80 downhill with a tail wind. My PT with 8v92 will run that fast, though I choose not to do so. Good luck, there is nothing like a 'Bird Scott Forman 86 PT38 Memphis --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Abshire" <scottabshire@...> wrote: > > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be > looking toward an older BlueBird. > I need to get info on years and differences. > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) > As short as possible > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? > Thanks in advance!!! > Scott > |
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09-28-2007, 12:33
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80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better.
MH ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Abshire To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be looking toward an older BlueBird. I need to get info on years and differences. I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) As short as possible Able to do 80+MPH with no problems What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? Thanks in advance!!! Scott [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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09-28-2007, 12:36
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475hp in 38 ft makes 80, even a little over...if my speedo is correct
Scott --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein" <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote: > > 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better. > MH > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Scott Abshire > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for > > > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be > looking toward an older BlueBird. > I need to get info on years and differences. > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) > As short as possible > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? > Thanks in advance!!! > Scott > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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09-28-2007, 12:37
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I have witnesses on forum, they know who they are, to my FC running 80. Might
do a little better when I turn up the pump. MH ----- Original Message ----- From: Scott Forman To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 7:09 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Years to look for You will want to check out http://www.vintagebirds.com, all the info on model years is there. Pushers weren't made until 82. Shortest pusher was 36 ft, 28 and 40 are much more common. I previously owned an 82 FC and now have an 86 PT38. Yes, the FC's are louder with the engine next to your knee, but if it has good insulation in the doghouse it isn't much different from a PT with the generator running. FC's, however, will not run 80 downhill with a tail wind. My PT with 8v92 will run that fast, though I choose not to do so. Good luck, there is nothing like a 'Bird Scott Forman 86 PT38 Memphis --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Abshire" <scottabshire@...> wrote: > > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be > looking toward an older BlueBird. > I need to get info on years and differences. > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) > As short as possible > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? > Thanks in advance!!! > Scott > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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09-28-2007, 13:26
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The 470 HP in my 42' managed 80+ somewhere in Wyoming on my maiden
trip. It was a matter of "gathering speed" rather than acceleration. Once I observed this phenomena, I decided that I did not want to repeat it -- noting that the _tires_ are rated to 70 mph max. (It occurred due to inattention to the speedometer and not realizing that it was actually capable of such speed.) Frankly, moving 48,000 lbs down a highway at that speed is somewhat unnerving. As for problem areas, make sure that the rear-engine models do not have a clogged radiator from oil residue + dust -- it can cause heating problems. Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 El Sobrante CA aeonix1@... On Sep 28, 2007, at 5:36 PM, Scott Forman wrote: > 475hp in 38 ft makes 80, even a little over...if my speedo is correct > > Scott > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein" > <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote: >> >> 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better. >> MH >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Scott Abshire >> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com >> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM >> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for >> >> >> After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be >> looking toward an older BlueBird. >> I need to get info on years and differences. >> I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) >> As short as possible >> Able to do 80+MPH with no problems >> What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? >> Thanks in advance!!! >> Scott >> >> >> >> >> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >> > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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09-28-2007, 14:10
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None of the models do that without problems. A tight width class C
with a V10 may be safer to drive at that speed. I drive 70mph in a 94PT 8V92 even uphill but never faster than 50mph down any grade. What is an OldBird? Greg OldBirdPt RomolandCa --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Abshire" <scottabshire@...> wrote: > > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be > looking toward an older BlueBird. > I need to get info on years and differences. > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) > As short as possible > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds? > Thanks in advance!!! > Scott > |
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09-28-2007, 14:19
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Scott,
Some of the 8V92's are governed to 2400 rpm. My Newell 38' was. But I heard tell of how some of the pro race car drivers ran their 8V's at over 100..both Newells and Prevosts. Seems a stretch..and definitely unsafe at that speed. Brad Barton 00LXiDFWbbartonwx@... To: WanderlodgeForum@...: scottabshire@...: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:37:17 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be looking toward an older BlueBird. I need to get info on years and differences.I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) As short as possibleAble to do 80+MPH with no problems What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?Thanks in advance!!!Scott _________________________________________________________________ Discover the new Windows Vista http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista&mkt=en-US&form=QBRE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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09-28-2007, 15:48
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My 8v92 will do about 82 up on the governer. At that speed it gets 3.5 mpg and
temperatures rise. It will only take one blowout on the steering tires to put you in the trees. Wanna go 85, buy a Jeep. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors" Niceville, FL Royale Conversion ----- Original Message ----- From: brad barton To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:19 PM Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for Scott, Some of the 8V92's are governed to 2400 rpm. My Newell 38' was. But I heard tell of how some of the pro race car drivers ran their 8V's at over 100..both Newells and Prevosts. Seems a stretch..and definitely unsafe at that speed. Brad Barton 00LXiDFWbbartonwx@... To: WanderlodgeForum@...: scottabshire@...: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 22:37:17 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be looking toward an older BlueBird. I need to get info on years and differences.I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) As short as possibleAble to do 80+MPH with no problems What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?Thanks in advance!!!Scott __________________________________________________________ Discover the new Windows Vista http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=windows+vista&mkt=en-US&form=QBRE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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