1980 FC33 questions

[davidkerryedwards]

You want an electric couch??? I've heard of electric blankets, but
couches? Is the switch in the compartment just to the left of the
entrance steps in the 'Gen' position or in the shorepower position?
It could be as simple as that.

Extremely unlikely to be an original engine. I'm pretty sure Cat was
not turbocharging the 3208 in 1980 so it must be a later edition. The
first year BB put the 3208T in was 83 I believe. If it is a retrofit,
one thing to keep in mind is that the 3208NA ran a couple of hundred
rpm's faster than the 3208T. As a result, there was a lower gear
ratio in the rear end of the NA models than the turbo models (I
believe). This means that a retrofitted 3208T will give you more
power up thru the gears and climbing hills, but a lower top speed
unless the governor has been turned up to allow higher rpm's that
match the NA model, or the rear end gear ratio changed. I think
turning up the governor will increase exhaust gas temperatures.

Kerry
82FC35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Hugh Turner"
wrote:
>
> Hello everyone
> I have some questions on an 80 fc33 that I am considering. I have some
> conserns I hope to gain some knowledge on.
>
> Right now there is no power from the Kubota 10kw genset to the couch
>
> The couch has a Telma Retarder and a Jake brake
>
> This is an 1980 with a 3208 turbo. current owner ststes previous owner
> told him it came from factory that way
>
> Has been sitting for past year did put some algeside in fuel tank
>
> new belts are being installed along with radiator at shop. nonswing
>
> when I go to look at it I will take Harvey's checklist
>
> goat rails modifided
>
> oil and fluid change done regularly does have blue box and recor
>
> Hugh Turner
> Thomaston Ga
> 94 Jep GC
> possible 80 FC33
>