Some FC 31 questions

[worktohobby]

Hello,

I had a 1980 fc31... The spead is a bit high, perhaps the govenor is
set a bit off, or the speedometer is off a bit; or a different rear
differential than typical. Your probably better off going a bit under
the governed speed, which I think is 2950. In the past there was a big
discussion about fuel economy, the old wanderlodge group, and the
concensus was about 8.5 mph being about what to expect. Some of these
folks were tracking their economy by gps.

If it is going 67 mph at 2700 rpm for real, then he has a different
rear end than the stock 5.29, probably 12RX22.5 tires as well.

You should factor in how close this bird is too you in your cost
analysis. Breakdown halfway accross country, one way air fare or simply
the cost of fuel can add up. If it's close to home you can tinker on it
for month before you deam it truly long distance road worthy; otherwise
you take your chances. Been there and it can by a nightmare...

Regards,

Don Duncan
1987 PT40
Beaverton, Oregon

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ultrask824" wrote:
>
> I am talking to a seller with a 77 FC 31, 3208 NA. He says he cruises
> at 67 mph and gets 10mpg, I am wondering about the accuracy of this.
> I saw the RPM chart on Vintage Birds, the 67mph is possible with the
> larger tires (I don't know what size he has on it) at 2700 rpm.
>
> The price seems reasonable , $19k, (no leveling jacks tho), looking
> for some input or helpful info.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jonny
>