Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings

[Benjamin Edge]

Hello,

Does anyone know exactly the HP (@ RPM) and torque (lb-ft @ RPM) ratings for
the 3208TA (non ATAAC) engines? There are versions rated 250 (don't confuse with
the 3208T version) and 280 HP (presumably at 2600 RPM for both) and maybe even a
300 HP version (2800 RPM).

Blue Bird used the 250 HP version in the 1985 and '86 model years of their
Wanderlodge FC series motorhomes.

~Ben (bene71281)


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[birdshill123]

Ben: My Blue Box has the original Cat brochure on the ATAAC engine
300HP @2800, 743 lb. ft. of torque @ 1600, 1450 lbs. dry, approved
for RV's up to 36,000 GVW. For all you owners of 250 HP 3208's there is
one caveat: Brochure states: Not recommended for sustained, high
mileage, on-highway use.

Bruce
1988 FC35
"La Reina Gitana"

[Mike Hohnstein]

That's why you keep an eye on the crank shaft bearings.
MH
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From: birdshill123
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Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:31 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings


Ben: My Blue Box has the original Cat brochure on the ATAAC engine
300HP @2800, 743 lb. ft. of torque @ 1600, 1450 lbs. dry, approved
for RV's up to 36,000 GVW. For all you owners of 250 HP 3208's there is
one caveat: Brochure states: Not recommended for sustained, high
mileage, on-highway use.

Bruce
1988 FC35
"La Reina Gitana"





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[dspithaler@...]

Mike Will an oil analysis tell you the bearing condition or do you need to
drop the pan?
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA


That's why you keep an eye on the crank shaft bearings.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: birdshill123
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:31 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings

Ben: My Blue Box has the original Cat brochure on the ATAAC engine
300HP @2800, 743 lb. ft. of torque @ 1600, 1450 lbs. dry, approved
for RV's up to 36,000 GVW. For all you owners of 250 HP 3208's there is
one caveat: Brochure states: Not recommended for sustained, high
mileage, on-highway use.

Bruce
1988 FC35
"La Reina Gitana"

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[Mike Hohnstein]

Oil analysis is a good thing, keeps an eye on the head gaskets. I'm of the
opinion that by the time analysis shows excess metal, it's too late. It's a
better strategy to physically check the bearings at 100/125k miles. It's an
easy job compared to dealing with a bearing failure.
MH
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Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 6:39 PM
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Mike Will an oil analysis tell you the bearing condition or do you need to
drop the pan?
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA

That's why you keep an eye on the crank shaft bearings.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: birdshill123
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:31 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings

Ben: My Blue Box has the original Cat brochure on the ATAAC engine
300HP @2800, 743 lb. ft. of torque @ 1600, 1450 lbs. dry, approved
for RV's up to 36,000 GVW. For all you owners of 250 HP 3208's there is
one caveat: Brochure states: Not recommended for sustained, high
mileage, on-highway use.

Bruce
1988 FC35
"La Reina Gitana"

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[dspithaler@...]

Thanks Mike I'll keep that in mind next time in the shop. I'm still under
100K.
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA At the Birds Nest on my way to FL


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Sent: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings


Oil analysis is a good thing, keeps an eye on the head gaskets. I'm of the
opinion that by the time analysis shows excess metal, it's too late. It's a
better strategy to physically check the bearings at 100/125k miles. It's an easy
job compared to dealing with a bearing failure.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: dspithaler@...
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings

Mike Will an oil analysis tell you the bearing condition or do you need to drop
the pan?
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA

That's why you keep an eye on the crank shaft bearings.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: birdshill123
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:31 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings

Ben: My Blue Box has the original Cat brochure on the ATAAC engine
300HP @2800, 743 lb. ft. of torque @ 1600, 1450 lbs. dry, approved
for RV's up to 36,000 GVW. For all you owners of 250 HP 3208's there is
one caveat: Brochure states: Not recommended for sustained, high
mileage, on-highway use.

Bruce
1988 FC35
"La Reina Gitana"

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[gnburke@...>]

Helloo Mike, A mutual friend mentioned that you may have owned a 1977 FC31, with
a 534 C.I. gas engine. If you did, would you drop me a line @
gnburke@... .... I have a couple questions concerning the 100 gal.
tank, and the engine. TIA, George Burke, 1977 FC31SB In now warm sunny N.C., at
least until Tues.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Hohnstein
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 7:49 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings


Oil analysis is a good thing, keeps an eye on the head gaskets. I'm of the
opinion that by the time analysis shows excess metal, it's too late. It's a
better strategy to physically check the bearings at 100/125k miles. It's an easy
job compared to dealing with a bearing failure.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: dspithaler@...
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings

Mike Will an oil analysis tell you the bearing condition or do you need to
drop the pan?
Don
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA

That's why you keep an eye on the crank shaft bearings.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: birdshill123
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:31 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Cat 3208TA (non ATAAC) ratings

Ben: My Blue Box has the original Cat brochure on the ATAAC engine
300HP @2800, 743 lb. ft. of torque @ 1600, 1450 lbs. dry, approved
for RV's up to 36,000 GVW. For all you owners of 250 HP 3208's there is
one caveat: Brochure states: Not recommended for sustained, high
mileage, on-highway use.

Bruce
1988 FC35
"La Reina Gitana"

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