Engine Swap

[Curt Sprenger]

Pete,
Thank you for the update. Much appreciated. You are one of those make it
work guys. I love it. Thanks for sharing.

On Jan 8, 2008 6:23 PM, susanmarycamilleri
wrote:

> 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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Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA


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