Some FC 31 questions

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

--- Jonny:
Regarding my 80FC31 mileage...9 to 10 mpg at between 50-60 mph not
at 70mph!
Regards,
Hank Hannigan
90SP36









In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
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> --- Jonny:
> I've had three birds...my current 90SP36 is wonderful and
luxurious
> and all we need. With that, my other two birds were 77FC33 and
80FC31.
> Niether with levelers and air bags and I liked that.
> I think 77-80FC were very well built birds..bulletproof!
> Make sure the engine and tranny are OK and if so, you have a deal
at
> $19,000! Naturaly, you will have to fix some things, maybe
brakes,
> bearings, tires etc....BUT..after a few more grand, you will have
a
> bird that will last you a lifetime!!!
> I loved both of my old birds but got the "hots" for a newer one!!!
> I think the FC31 is a great little bird. My FC31 had a 4.88 rear
> end, 22.5 tires and got 9-10mpg. It also cruised at 70mph ALL DAY
and
> would cut out on a strait away at about 74mph. It was fun to
drive,
> slept seven people if necessary and was a great bird for two full
> timers.
> Regards,
> Hank Hannigan..still chillin in Vegas
> 90SP36
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> In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ultrask824" > wrote:
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> > I am talking to a seller with a 77 FC 31, 3208 NA. He says he
> cruises
> > at 67 mph and gets 10mpg, I am wondering about the accuracy of
this.
> > I saw the RPM chart on Vintage Birds, the 67mph is possible with
the
> > larger tires (I don't know what size he has on it) at 2700 rpm.
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> > The price seems reasonable , $19k, (no leveling jacks tho),
looking
> > for some input or helpful info.
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> > Thanks
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> > Jonny
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