Newbie wants an FC but worried about the Cat 3208 engine

[chunkymar]

--- 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
>I have a 82 fc 35 with 100,000 miles on it. It is true they are
sloooow going up grades, but they do get you there. I have had mine
for three years and the person before me had it 9 years, and one
other owner than that. Records show it was well maintained. After
getting used to leaving a day early for trips, I love driving it.
It cruises at 65 just great, and I can't imagine going much faster
in one of these heavy beast anyway. I have had no major problems,
(knock on wood). Its a very reasonable way to get into a blue
bird. If I ever sell mine it would be to get into a 40 footer,
which is what my wife wants. Good Luck

Jim Marsh
fc 35 3208NA