Newbie wants an FC but worried about the Cat 3208 engine

[brad barton]

Dan, I would agree with some of the other comments. Get a late 80's instead of
early to get the extra torque and hp. I had an 84FC w/ 250 hp and it was 22 mph
up the mountains with my foot glued to the floor downshifted. You also have to
watch the transmission temp climbing in hot weather. And make sure the electric
radiator fan works on override. You'll need it for slow climbs where you're not
getting much air into the engine. Once on the flat, they'll run 65 mph all day
and the FC doghouse is not that noisy. But get the extra power if you can.Brad
Barton 00LXiDFWbbartonwx@...


To: WanderlodgeForum@...: fancy_dancer@...:
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:37:18 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Newbie wants an FC
but worried about the Cat 3208 engine




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






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