question about 82 FC35 3208T turbo

[davidkerryedwards]

This coach has the retarder. Perhaps it was a retrofit. I really like
that feature.

Kerry

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> I've got a M-B turbo-diesel myself, the Deutch make fine little oil-
> burners.
>
> There are other significant differences between the '82 and '83 also
> such as a driveline retarder so you don't have to crawl down grades
> in first gear, ... you live in mountains so I'm sure you know what I
> mean, probably good for around 200hp or better in braking.
>
> Be careful comparing years, you'll find that BB added improvements
> almost every year through the '80s and '90s that you just can't live
> without once you look at the next newer year ;~)
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
> wrote:
> >
> > Sounds like you know the coach. It originally came from Nevada and
> is
> > currently in Colorado. I don't know a lot about the differences
> > between Cat NA and Turbo but I'm pretty familiar with the
> differences
> > on Mercedes diesels. They too have oil squirters and hardened
> > crankshafts on the turbo models.
> >
> > Kerry
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I felt that the turbo installation left things a bit vulnerable,
> such
> > > as the oil line, also has the turbo housing stressed so that I
> question
> > > the life expectancy of the bearings and oil seal, likely to leak
> oil
> > > from the turbo housings.
> > >
> > > Other than that, the correct turbo engine has the turbo mounted
> just
> > > ahead of the bellhousing on the top of the engine, has oil sprays
> built
> > > into the block to spray/cool the piston skirts, other changes
> include
> > > roller lifters, a real turbo engine will much better handle the
> stress
> > > of the turbo.
> > >
> > > I believe that the coach you've looked at has also been re-
> ratioed with
> > > taller rear-end gears, originally most '82s came with very short
> 5.29:1
> > > gears.
> > >
> > > - Jeff Miller
> > > in Holland, MI
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I'm looing an an 82 FC35 3208T. The turbo is located on the
> lower
> > > > left side of the engine visible from below. All the 3208T's
> I've seen
> > > > have the turbo at the center back of the engine. Is the
> location of
> > > > this turbo an indication it is an aftermarket turbo installed
> on a
> > > 3208NA?
> > > >
> > > > Kerry
> > > >
> > >
> >
>