'86 PT38

[krminyl@...]

Steve,

It seems whenever someone who knows motorhomes sees the 8V, they have fond
memories of it. I think a diesel is a diesel, 2 stroker or 4 stroker. The
basic principals are the same, just that the 2 stroker has a power stroke each
detonation. This requires a lot of air, thus the supercharger.

RPM range is around 1300-2000. At 2000, you're hitting around 70 mph. Max
torque is between 1400-1600.

Fuel economy (contradiction in terms) is around 5 mpg, yanking a 24'
enclosed trailer with 4 large quads and gear in it.

The motor should go at least half a million miles before you think about any
major overhaul (I hope) assuming you take good care of it.

By the way, my wife is a cardiology NP, and has privledges at Anaheim
Memorial. I also had shoulder surgery there about 2 yrs ago. Small world...

Take care...

Kevin McKeown
Yorba Linda, CA (next to Anaheim, a couple miles from Curt's house).
1986 38' PT


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