1980 FC33 questions

[davidkerryedwards]

I was joking, not chastising.

Kerry

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott" wrote:
>
> Kerry, I think this is a typical typo. We all can not be accomplished
> typists. I think the intended message from Hugh is clear. The motor
> info is dead on..but to chastise someone for a typo?? I guess it is
> as rediculous as "recycleing grey water" hmmm ...or not taking the
> time to research their "couch" in the Blue Box or from the forum
> achives! Nuff said on this.
>
> Scott B
> 86FC
> SC
>
> --- 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
> > >
> >
>