Generator replacement 1978 FC33

[Gregory OConnor]

Brent, the size of a replacement Genset is personal depending on the
needs of the owner. Blue Birds are steel and heat up in the sun.
that is one reason many want major Watt gensets. Exact replacement
units will fit in the bay with little modifications but I read that
many owners have modified their radiator locations. You could always
find a used later model RV style genset and shove it in the big
opening only to upgrade to a larger one if you determine if your
needs require. There are repair facilities that specialize in RV gen
service and the one here in SoCal always has used warranty units for
sale. RV gensets differ from construction genset because the exhaust
which uses horsepower to make it quiet are set up different. Y2K
caused a glut of backup low quality gensets to come into existance so
chose a RV name brand. Did the advert say Brand new 3208 or reman
obsolete Cat?
GregoryO'Connor

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "swartzentruber1"
<swartzentruber1@...> wrote:
>
> Eric,
> Thanks for the information. That's a large up front investment if
I
> bought this WL, so the price will have to be right. He is asking
> $20K OBO, which seems high for a rig with 250K miles and no
> generator, but it had a brand new CAT installed 7000 miles ago.
> Any thoughts . . .
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Eric Johnson"
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Brent,
> > We replaced a propane generator on our 84FC with a 8KW PowerTech
> diesel generator in
> > 2001. We had it installed at the PowerTech factory in Florida
for
> $6,300 including tax.
> > We've logged 1,000 hours on it since then and it's been a good,
> reliable unit. We only
> > have two roof airs and easily run them and anything else on our
> coach without a problem.
> > If you want to run three roof airs, an 8KW unit may be too small
> for you. We picked the
> > 8KW because it was the largest enclosed unit we could fit into
our
> compartment. You can
> > fit a larger unenclosed unit in your coach but will experience
more
> noise as a result. Hope
> > this helps in your decision.
> > Regards, Eric in San Antonio
> > 84FC35SBWL2
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "swartzentruber1"
> <swartzentruber1@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Does anyone have experience replacing a generator on a 1978
> FC33? I'm
> > > looking at buying this Bird, which is in good condition except
> for the
> > > gen (dead). Roughly how much would it cost to have one
> installed?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance,
> > > Brent
> > >
> >
>