Engine Swap

[Mike Hohnstein]

I probably should expand on the pump failure. I was able to provide a core for
the Cat dealer and keep the failed unit from my engine. Took it to my local
fuel shop and dissected the cripple. It appeared the "tech" in the reviva fuel
injection dept? attempted to reuse the tin cover that surrounds the governor
weights on the pump. Cat requires a new cover on every reassembly, special tool
too. When the "tech" attempted to reuse the cover he deformed it enough that
the weights contacted it and wore thru the material, spreading metallic dust
thru out the pump and fuel system. The FC quit on the Pennsy Turnpike east of
Pittsburg. Just shut off, I was lucky to get off the road and coast down an off
ramp and clear the toll booth. The interesting thing is the failure could have
resulted in a "run away". Ponder that if you will, old diesel running a WOT
until nuclear melt down. It is a shame how one lazy or stupid person and cause
so much havoc by cutting a corner. And of course it is sad that the Reviva
entity would not stand by their product. I purchased it through Badger Ford
Truck in Milwaukee, they do a lot of volume with the Minneapolis store, but they
wouldn't thing for my deal. I could never recommend anything but a Cat reman
for the 3208 as long as they are going to support them. After that there won't
be any other options but the independents.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Hohnstein
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 9:59 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Engine swap


Reviva, yeah that's the creeps I got my 250 hp turbo engine from. 4000 miles
later the damn injector pump quit and they wouldn't warrentee 'cause it was a
month over a year. On the plus side the engine it's self has been a good runner
and pretty good on oil consumption. I had to have the pump installed on the
road, cost 4 grand, been stellar since that. Deal was, I saved 4 grand on the
gypo reman compared to a Cat engine. Guess I was fated to spend the 10 grand.
Hope you have better luck.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: susanmarycamilleri
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 8:23 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 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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