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Engine Swap
01-08-2008, 14:23
Post: #8
Engine Swap
I finished ny engine swap today. I replaced the original 3206NA with
a reman 3208 from Reviva ( see http://www.reviva.com). While I had the
engine out I replaced and repaired seberal other things. I installed
a new starter (Elreg distributors ltd $221 for a new starter) a new
Power steering pump (from Hydra steer $518 - Eaton RP1G). Also
replaced the transmission filter and fluid. I sand blasted the
pullies and several engine pieces that I had to swap over. I also did
the swing rad mod. I used #12 hydrolic hoses and fittings in order to
keep the 5-8 ID of the original lines. I read that if you go to 1-2ID
hoses I read that the flow rate goes from 17GPM to 11GPM. The hoses
were expensive $260 and are rated to 3000psi which is way overkill.

The engine change out was not that difficult. After removing the rad,
dog house, etc the engine had to be lifted in order for the exhaust
manifolds to clear the main frame rails, then it was straight out the
front. There is only about 1 eighth on an inch on either side. The
rubber fuel lines from the frame of the bus the the engine were in
bad shape. If you ave a bus the same vintage you might want to check
them. Power steering supply line (low pres) was also in bad shape.

New engine has the 3 ring piston. Initial start was immediate as they
run their engines before they are shipped. Noticiable difference in
the amount of white smoke on a cold start. Also engine is quieter. I
think that my old engine has a bit of piston slap noise and prob some
valve train noise.

I have not had it on the road yet but am looking forward to see if
there is a power difference.

Pete
Prairie Dog
78 Fc 35 foot
Courtenay BC
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