FC 3208 NA Performance Data

[davidkerryedwards]

Good info, thanks for posting that. What effect do you think the
taller gears would have on top end power? In other words, would you
feel different if you were driving I-70 instead of I-40?

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

-- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions"
wrote:
>
> 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)
>