bluebird3208
08-23-2006, 08:32
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> Break it in nicely first.
>
> My 250s developed around 1bar/15psi at full-chat on a good climb with
> stock settings. If you have to make smoke to get this boost, you're
> overfueling, shouldn't be necessary.
>
> Are you getting enough air and fuel? Also, your coach doesn't have an
> electric fuel pump at the tank stock, might be a good idea to add one
> now.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bluebird3208" wrote:
> >
> > I recently installed a new 3208 250 HP in my 82 FC. I am currently
> > getting 10 psi of boost after turning up the fuel to boost pressure
> > ration on the fuel pump. I still think the engine is not putting out
> > and was wondering what boost pressure other owners are getting for max
> > boost pressure on the 250 HP. Currently the coach is not sending cat
> > black smoke out, and it is kind of nice not having people look at me
> > like I just cut down the rain forest.
> >
> > Any input would be appreciated including tricks to max out the power.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim
> > 82 FC
> > Yorba Linda, CA
> >
>
Thanks Jeff I already added the fuel pump and did exstensive dog house
mods to get plenty of air to the engine. I think the engine rebuilder
has this thing tuned down to make the sure the warranty is not needed.
I am being quiet nice on the break in.
Thanks
Jim
wrote:
>
> Break it in nicely first.
>
> My 250s developed around 1bar/15psi at full-chat on a good climb with
> stock settings. If you have to make smoke to get this boost, you're
> overfueling, shouldn't be necessary.
>
> Are you getting enough air and fuel? Also, your coach doesn't have an
> electric fuel pump at the tank stock, might be a good idea to add one
> now.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bluebird3208"
> >
> > I recently installed a new 3208 250 HP in my 82 FC. I am currently
> > getting 10 psi of boost after turning up the fuel to boost pressure
> > ration on the fuel pump. I still think the engine is not putting out
> > and was wondering what boost pressure other owners are getting for max
> > boost pressure on the 250 HP. Currently the coach is not sending cat
> > black smoke out, and it is kind of nice not having people look at me
> > like I just cut down the rain forest.
> >
> > Any input would be appreciated including tricks to max out the power.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jim
> > 82 FC
> > Yorba Linda, CA
> >
>
Thanks Jeff I already added the fuel pump and did exstensive dog house
mods to get plenty of air to the engine. I think the engine rebuilder
has this thing tuned down to make the sure the warranty is not needed.
I am being quiet nice on the break in.
Thanks
Jim