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Subject: Re: cat engines Author: Sam [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 07/ 8/ 08, 4:06am In reply to: jim 's message, "cat engines" on 06/ 10/ 08, 9:50pm Harvey's Column: Among the Bluebirds produced and still on the road, there are a goodly number still with the 3208 in use and in several versions. They range from the 210 hp naturally aspirated 3208 to the turbo charged 300 hp and a couple of versions in between. The engine was originally designed by Caterpillar for use in medium sized work vehicles such as dump trucks, and busses, and other items like road repair machinery. It is often called the “throw away engine’ because it does not have the piston sleeves larger caterpillars have, and lacking these, if you have engine problems and badly score your piston walls, the engine block may have to be discarded and replaced. The engine can however be successfully overhauled and many hours of service has proven that it really is a tough one! Tough as it is however, the cat 3208 needs tender loving care to be a long performer and to maintain its full power though its service life. Most knowledgeable will quickly tell you that the service life is around 300,000 miles if care is given. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: cat engines Author: Don [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 8/ 08, 3:19pm The simple truth is that 20+ years after new, on many coaches, there is no way of knowing for certain what level of care has occurred over the history of the rig; or if there were years with no use or service. Let alone if something bad has occurred and not corrected. You have to be nosey, check and look at everything, and know that it still could go badly wrong. Even well cared for rigs do brake down. The difference between then and now is that most of us on this forum are not millionares... Don [ Post a Reply to This Message ]