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In a message dated 9/28/2007 5:09:55 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
sforman@... writes:

FC's, however, will not run 80
downhill with a tail wind. My PT with 8v92 will run that fast,
though I choose not to


I have run 80 downhill. Don't want to do it again. How you gonna stop this
mass in an emergency???

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Weatherford, Tx




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After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
looking toward an older BlueBird.
I need to get info on years and differences.
I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?)
As short as possible
Able to do 80+MPH with no problems
What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?
Thanks in advance!!!
Scott

You will want to check out http://www.vintagebirds.com, all the info on
model years is there.

Pushers weren't made until 82. Shortest pusher was 36 ft, 28 and 40
are much more common. I previously owned an 82 FC and now have an 86
PT38. Yes, the FC's are louder with the engine next to your knee,
but if it has good insulation in the doghouse it isn't much different
from a PT with the generator running. FC's, however, will not run 80
downhill with a tail wind. My PT with 8v92 will run that fast,
though I choose not to do so.

Good luck, there is nothing like a 'Bird

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Abshire"
<scottabshire@...> wrote:
>
> After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
> looking toward an older BlueBird.
> I need to get info on years and differences.
> I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?)
> As short as possible
> Able to do 80+MPH with no problems
> What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?
> Thanks in advance!!!
> Scott
>

80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Abshire
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for


After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
looking toward an older BlueBird.
I need to get info on years and differences.
I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?)
As short as possible
Able to do 80+MPH with no problems
What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?
Thanks in advance!!!
Scott





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475hp in 38 ft makes 80, even a little over...if my speedo is correct

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
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> 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better.
> MH
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Abshire
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for
>
>
> After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
> looking toward an older BlueBird.
> I need to get info on years and differences.
> I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?)
> As short as possible
> Able to do 80+MPH with no problems
> What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?
> Thanks in advance!!!
> Scott
>
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I have witnesses on forum, they know who they are, to my FC running 80. Might
do a little better when I turn up the pump.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Forman
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 7:09 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Years to look for


You will want to check out http://www.vintagebirds.com, all the info on
model years is there.

Pushers weren't made until 82. Shortest pusher was 36 ft, 28 and 40
are much more common. I previously owned an 82 FC and now have an 86
PT38. Yes, the FC's are louder with the engine next to your knee,
but if it has good insulation in the doghouse it isn't much different
from a PT with the generator running. FC's, however, will not run 80
downhill with a tail wind. My PT with 8v92 will run that fast,
though I choose not to do so.

Good luck, there is nothing like a 'Bird

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Abshire"
<scottabshire@...> wrote:
>
> After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
> looking toward an older BlueBird.
> I need to get info on years and differences.
> I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?)
> As short as possible
> Able to do 80+MPH with no problems
> What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?
> Thanks in advance!!!
> Scott
>





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The 470 HP in my 42' managed 80+ somewhere in Wyoming on my maiden
trip. It was a matter of "gathering speed" rather than acceleration.
Once I observed this phenomena, I decided that I did not want to
repeat it -- noting that the _tires_ are rated to 70 mph max. (It
occurred due to inattention to the speedometer and not realizing that
it was actually capable of such speed.) Frankly, moving 48,000 lbs
down a highway at that speed is somewhat unnerving.

As for problem areas, make sure that the rear-engine models do not
have a clogged radiator from oil residue + dust -- it can cause
heating problems.

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
aeonix1@...



On Sep 28, 2007, at 5:36 PM, Scott Forman wrote:

> 475hp in 38 ft makes 80, even a little over...if my speedo is correct
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> Scott
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
> <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
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>> 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better.
>> MH
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Scott Abshire
>> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>> Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM
>> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for
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>> After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
>> looking toward an older BlueBird.
>> I need to get info on years and differences.
>> I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?)
>> As short as possible
>> Able to do 80+MPH with no problems
>> What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?
>> Thanks in advance!!!
>> Scott
>>
>>
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None of the models do that without problems. A tight width class C
with a V10 may be safer to drive at that speed. I drive 70mph in a
94PT 8V92 even uphill but never faster than 50mph down any grade.
What is an OldBird?
Greg
OldBirdPt
RomolandCa

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Abshire"
<scottabshire@...> wrote:
>
> After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
> looking toward an older BlueBird.
> I need to get info on years and differences.
> I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?)
> As short as possible
> Able to do 80+MPH with no problems
> What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?
> Thanks in advance!!!
> Scott
>

Scott,
Some of the 8V92's are governed to 2400 rpm. My Newell 38' was. But I heard
tell of how some of the pro race car drivers ran their 8V's at over 100..both
Newells and Prevosts. Seems a stretch..and definitely unsafe at that speed.
Brad Barton 00LXiDFWbbartonwx@...


To: WanderlodgeForum@...: scottabshire@...: Fri, 28
Sep 2007 22:37:17 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for




After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be looking toward
an older BlueBird. I need to get info on years and differences.I want a rear
pusher (are the FC's louder?) As short as possibleAble to do 80+MPH with no
problems What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?Thanks in
advance!!!Scott






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My 8v92 will do about 82 up on the governer. At that speed it gets 3.5 mpg and
temperatures rise. It will only take one blowout on the steering tires to put
you in the trees. Wanna go 85, buy a Jeep.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion
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From: brad barton
To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 9:19 PM
Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for



Scott,
Some of the 8V92's are governed to 2400 rpm. My Newell 38' was. But I heard
tell of how some of the pro race car drivers ran their 8V's at over 100..both
Newells and Prevosts. Seems a stretch..and definitely unsafe at that speed. Brad
Barton 00LXiDFWbbartonwx@...

To: WanderlodgeForum@...: scottabshire@...: Fri, 28
Sep 2007 22:37:17 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for

After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be looking
toward an older BlueBird. I need to get info on years and differences.I want a
rear pusher (are the FC's louder?) As short as possibleAble to do 80+MPH with no
problems What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?Thanks in
advance!!!Scott

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