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Subject: Re: cat engines


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Tim
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Date Posted: 06/ 13/ 08, 10:52am
In reply to: jim 's message, "cat engines" on 06/ 10/ 08, 9:50pm

I have wondered the same thing. I had a mechanic tell me to stay away from the Cat engines and stick to Detroit. I wonder why so many Cats get rebuilt when they should go for several 100K miles.

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Bill Garamella
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Date Posted: 06/ 18/ 08, 7:06pm

I am a relative newbie but, I have been following the various Wanderlodge formums for over a year. Based on this, I certain see reference to DDs being rebuilt as often as Cat's. The difference seems to be that the DDs can be overhauled in place (in-frame).

I also see comments about many coachs sitting around too much and some coach owners not maintaining them properly.

For example, I think overhead adjustments (valve lashing) on the 3208 is supposed to be done at 1,200 hours. This reguires removal of the dog house which is inconvinent. I suspect some people don't bother.

I have heard many stories of the 3208s being every bit as dependable as the DDs if they are serviced properly.

NH Bill 1983 FC SB

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