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Anyone with info on how to locate a repair/spec manual for a 3208 engine; best sources for good spare parts? what diesel engine oil is best straight SAE 50 Delo for worn engines?
I have a Blue Bird Wanderlodge with a 3208 CAT diesel. It currently is naturally aspirated and I desire to convert it to a turbo version. My understanding is it will have more pep and get better fuel milage... Does anyone know what it really takes to convert to a turbo??? I've heard everything from it's no big deal to it can't be done... Seeking facts...
Dave Pujals
dpujals@t3corp.com
It's need to have lower C.R. pistons, head with stronger valves spring, turbo/intake, bigger air cleaner, injection pump being re-calibrate, intercooler & piping for 300HP. Unless you got acces to a salvage yard for parts at dead cheap price, you better off buy a rebuilt 300 or re-power with a later model, EX: duramax LBZ or LLY 360HP/650lbs torque. Then with that power you will need to upgrade the rear end to have a vehicule balanced.
good luck wrench
I'm pretty good on the CAT v-8 engines, I've owned about 20 or so, and got to rebuild one. I've got manuals on them, and spare motors too, (I got a LOT of buses and bus parts) so if you need something just holler.
The other fellow is right too, you can't just throw a turbo on the CAT, you gotta change internal parts too.
Patrick Young
Bus King of the Great SouthWest
Fresno, CA
(559) 251-3814
WheelchairBusProject@yahoo.com
I have a 250hp 3208T w/allison mt643 for sale out of a thomas bus. good running motor allison has about 5,000 miles on it can see it running before i take it out.
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