Late Model FC vs mid-80s PT

[Tom]

Hi All...as I contmplate a first MH and really like the BBs...is a late
model FC a better "first" BB relative to complexity and repair? I am
comparing with a similar year PT as an alternative. Say...an '86-'88
FC vs an '86-'87 PT 6V or 8V.

My initial thought is that the PTs would be a better place to start.
Budget is an issue but not the over riding factor...plus...I think the
PTs are not much more these days than a nice FC of a similar year?

Another very different question regards old wiring. Obviously there
are miles of wiring in a BB. With a say 20 year old PT do you have
frequent issues with broken wires or bad connections? Would it make
sense to defensively clean all/most/many connections and coat with
dieletic (sp) grease?

Also, are the primary "failure points" pretty well know? If I were to
do tires, belts, hoses, fluids, radiator, batteries...and than inspect
and repair any known or anticipated issues on other systems...would I
be in pretty good shape? BTW...when I say I...it likely means Ralph and
a diesel shop.

Just some continuing questions...Tom Rootness in Northern Minnesota