1980 FC33 questions

[Jeff Miller]

Kerry is correct. To the best of my knowledge, the first 3208Ta
installation is in the '83 FCs. Earlier ones would have been the
210hp Na (or in some rare instances the 190hp 3208Na Kalifornia
version evident from the valve-cover sticker or the extra wires on
the injection pump).

The standard gear ratio of the Na coaches was 5.29:1 which wouldn't
be tall enough for the 200rpm lower 3208Ta, plus the torque-converter
is different from the non-turbo to the turbo models. Very few early
Na coaches had the optional 4.63:1 gears which would make this engine
useable, turning up the RPM limits on the engine is a good way to
shorten its life.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "davidkerryedwards"
wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>