Newbie wants an FC but worried about the Cat 3208 engine

[Keith Strehle]

Hey Dan, what part of Ohio? (My home state) I'm not a professional
diesel technician but... I'm sure the Cat 3208 has been used in
trucking and heavy equipment applications for years. The difference
is that most heavy trucks and equipment 3208's have been maintained
professionally. No offense guys. So my advice is to also look at
other 3208 applications as well.

Keith
84FC35 (Cat 3208)


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ohiofancydancer"
wrote:
>
> I've been looking at early FC's on eBay, etc. What I hope to find
is
> a 'Bird with the Cat 3208NA and air suspension, which means 1981,
late
> 1980 or early 1982. I am concerned about the frequency of
these 'Birds
> having a new engine installed at 75K to 150K miles. Some of the
threads
> that I've read say that the 3208 "should" be good for 300K or more
> before an overhaul or replacement.
>
> Might most, or all, of these low mileage replacements be due to
poor
> maintenance? I'd really appreciate the advice of someone who has
had
> some experience!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dan Snyder - the Fancy Dancer
>