diesel/gasser differences

[jackcj7]

I have the Burgendy & Silver 1973FC31 that is in Vintage Birds. It has a 391A
Ford with a MT40 Allison, that has a retarder. It has juce brakes, and is
overall a very simple Bird, compared to the newer ones. No air system, and that
troublesom Air Step. I have seen Sporlian valves mentioned, but my coach has
none. To fill the Water tank, I simply connect the hose to a fitting that goes
right into the tank.. It originally had 30 amp shore power, but I upgraded to 50
amp. It also came with steel split rims, and 9.00X19" tires. Now it rides on
11X22.5 Toyos and some very pretty Accuride wheels. One thing to watch for on
an older vehicle is the rotted rubber water hoses, including that feed to the
chassis heaters, and Hot Water Heater. (I bypassed these...Here in Arnold-Land,
the last thing I need is more heat)!! The little hoses around the engine water
pump should be replaced also, as they rot after time..
In a gas rig, you dont have to worry about Diesel Fuel "Going Bad", no Racor
Filters, just a simple gas filter like I have in my Jeep.. No worry about what
Anti-Freez to use or not to mix. I buy whatever is on sale at WallyWorld.....If
I should replace the Shock Absorbers, I understand a set can be bought at Pep
Boys.
I get 5.0 to 6.0 mpg on the road, and I always tow my Jeep.
An oil change is some 9 quarts, much less that the 3208, and the oil also is
from WallyWorld..
We like our Coach, but are just interested in persuing other things.
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ludlowthudpucker"
wrote:
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> I am trying to understand the full difference between a diesel or gasser
wanderlodge of any given year.
>
> It seems hard to find much info on the powertrain difference, could any gasser
peeps, give any insight to thier experience with a gasser unit.
>
> The area that I can't seem to find any info on at all is the chassis. Other
than the gasser (usually a Ford industrial 391 (I think))Is there any difference
in an FC gasser unit as compared to the diesel. Do they both have the air ride
suspension? Do they both have airbrakes? Are the chassis identical? Do they both
have 22 inch tires? Do both have brake assist system (Maybe not a jake for the
gasser,but a retarder of some sort)? Are there any other difference other than
just the engine?
>
> Any info would be great.
>