PT 40 vs PT 36 and...DDEC vs Mechanical DD

[Gregory OConnor]

Tom, I think the more electronics you have and the later the version,
the better off you are. I am a remove and replace mechanic and rely
on the expertise of a mechanic that can read the engine computer and
symptons. I have several dumptrucks that have electronics and they
hold up even with all the off road driving I do. The non electronic
engines are ok too and may well be easier to get repaired while on
the road.

Greg
PT40 94 California

, --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Tom"
wrote:
>
> Rainy day question here in Northern Minnesota.
>
> 1) Where in the floorplan layout do you notice the difference
between
> the PT 36 and PT 40. Ie; where has the four feet been removed and
how
> significant is it in a daily living impact.
>
> Is a 6V92 with a PT 36 a better first coach...or is it better to
look
> for a PT 40 with an 8V92?
>
> 2) After reading the post Tom linked this AM the mechanical DD's
> appear more simple to take care of? If the most maintenance I
would do
> might be fluid changes...is the DDEC and DDEC II preferable...or
again
> is the mechanical version more reliable and predictable.
>
> Curious mind want to know...TIA...Tom Rootness in Northern Minnesota
>
> P.S. Some nice '85-'86 PT's for sale at ever decreasing
prices...TMR
>