Becoming a Birdman?

[davidkerryedwards]

I'm pretty sure it is an aftermarket, and whoever did it was skilled.
It has a pyrometer and boost pressure gauge installed high up in
front of the driver. However, I would not purchase an engine
converted this way because there is usually a big difference in the
internal strengths of NA vs. turbo engines. Most retroactively turbo'd
na's live a short life.

Kerry

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Rob Robinson wrote:
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> Kerry, just as an adjunct. In the 3 or 4 years I have been on this
forum I
> cannot remember anyone having anything positive to say about attempting
> an 'after market' turbo job on a NA 3208. Believe me there are some
experts
> here that could do it, but as I recall they have all said it would
be their
> special project and it was not for the shade tree guy. I could be
wrong but
> that's how I remember it.
>
> Rob, Sue & Merlin
> 94 WLWB
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> Quoting davidkerryedwards :
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> > You read me well. Yes, I do most of my own mechanical work. I live
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> > in Colorado so I need a turbo. I assume, from some research today,
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> > that limits me to post-83 production? Can you answer the question in
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> > my other post about whether the one I looked at today is a
converted NA?
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> > Kerry
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> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Rob Robinson wrote:
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> > > Kerry there is a Bluebird for every budget. You have a 1971 Travco
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> > and I
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> > > suspect you might be a bit of mechanic. If this is the case then the
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> > Bluebird
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> > > age spread option for you is certainly greater. All birds require
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> > TLC, some
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> > > more than others, but if you are a better than average wrench and
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> > you want an
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> > > older top notch quality production built motorhome, Bluebird is for
> >
> > you. Your
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> > > choice, pick the one that best meets your ability and budget. Forget
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> > about
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> > > safety, it is covered no matter what bird you choose. There is
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> > nothing safer.
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> > > Rob, Sue & Merlin (still larn'n wrench'n)
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> > > 94 WLWB
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> > > Quoting davidkerryedwards :
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> > > > Hello everyone:
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> > > > I'm new here and I'm looking to replace my 71 Travco 220 which has
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> > > > become too small. I've been looking mainly at Foretravels,
but am now
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> > > > giving serious thought to a Wanderlodge. Can you give me some
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> > > > convincing reasons to make the switch over to a bus? I know
they seem
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> > > > quite a bit safer in their construction techniques. I am somewhat
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> > > > concerned about engine noise in the FC models. I'm
considering early
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> > > > 80's models with the turbo cat 3208. Wha't everyone's opinion
on their
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> > > > performance in mountainous terrain. What about access for
maintenance.
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> > > > The engine seems shoehorned into the FC compared to pusher
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> > > > motorhomes. Are most frequent maintenancce problems easily
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> > > > in an FC ro do you have to hire a kid with small hands? It
strikes me
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> > > > that the shorter wheelbase would make the Bluebird's a little more
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> > > > manoeverable in tight quarters. What kind of fuel economy are
people
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