FC 3208 NA Performance Data

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At 15,000 miles the valves have fully seated on the "New Cat."

After running 1590 miles, on roads ranging from running east on I40
from Kingman, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ (Without having to stop to cool
down). Taking secondary departures to see big meteor impact sights
and the Hopi Indian ruins, along with the winding paths that weave
through the Ozark Mountains, and other stop and goes, this is what
the numbers say...

The old bus has consumed 152 gallons of fuel oil. That equals 10.46
miles per gallon, pulling a Ford Ranger with enclosed aluminum bed
shell, loaded pretty much to the gills.

The motor is currently down less than a quart of motor oil, (none
has been added). That's why I know for sure the valves are finally
comfortable.

The majority of running time has been done at 2200 Rpm's at an
average speed of about 60 miles per hour.

All I can say is I want higher gears! My bus has the original 5.62
(I think, or what ever Blue Bird put in it) They are too short for
sure.

The only running gear modification I want to make is to get some
longer legs in the pumpkin. I am convinced that it would make a
HUGE difference.

Hopefully, I can find a garage that I feel comfortable to do the
work. I would have it done tomorrow If I could.

Can't wait to see what the cruise speed will be at 2200 rpm's, or
the fuel milage at reduced revolutions.

So there are some real world numbers for anyone that may find it of
interest.


James
78FC33SB
Bull Shoials AK (But feeling ready for a drive)