86 PT38...any pitfalls?

[Curt Sprenger]

Scott,
I sent to you two PDFs on the Series 92 engine. You can locate "slobber
tubes" and a whole lot more. Enjoy.

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, Calif.



Scott Forman wrote:

> What is a "slobber tube"? Never heard that one....
>
> Scott
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> , Pete Masterson
> wrote:
> >
> > PTs have a tendency for the radiator to become clogged with dirt.
> > It's difficult to examine as shrouds and other appliances get in
> the
> > way. The area swept by the fan usually is clear, but the
> surrounding
> > area can be clogged with oily-dirt. (The "slobber tubes" feed hot
> oil
> > vapor that mixes with dirt kicked up by the fan to clog the
> > radiator.) This is a maintenance item (wash out with sudsy, warm
> > water from time to time) but can become a serious issue if it
> causes
> > the engine to overheat.
> >
> > Most of the rest is standard 'bird stuff... Of course the engine
> can
> > have some considerable differences -- cat 3208 vs DD 6v92 or 8v92
> > (depending on year).
> >
> > You won't need a 'swing away' radiator!
> >
> > Pete Masterson
> > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
> > aeonix1@...
> > On the road at Johnson City Texas
> >
> >
> >
> > On Apr 18, 2007, at 5:38 PM, Scott Forman wrote:
> >
> > > Are there are common problems on PT's I should look out for? I
> > > have an
> > > FC and know a lot about them, but have zero hands-on experience
> with a
> > > PT. Anything I should pay special attention to outside of the
> > > "normal"
> > > things would be helpful.
> >
>
>