1980 FC33 questions

[Scott]

Kerry, please accept my apologies, I did not discern the humor there.
I guess based on Hugh's response (post # 9481) neither did he.
However, I generally do not make jokes at someone elses expense,
again please accept my appology.

Scott B
86FC
SC

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