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| Caterpillar 3208 Solutions This sub-forum is hosted by Mike Hohnstein who has been at this kind of thing for 50+ years now, guess I'm addicted. The saga has been all about progressively larger shop space since then. Honestly, never wanted to get into the CAT 3208's that were originally considered to be a throwaway engine but that's all that works in a FC in my world. Same thing with my Ford toter, that came with a NA, too much effort to hang in a 6, so been at it with the CAT V-8 for 20 years now. In reality you can get excellent life out of a CAT 3208 if it's built correctly. Post your questions about the CAT 3208 engines here and Mike will try to help you out. |
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09-07-2017
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I was in an RV park, not even a vice available. My wife held the body while I pried, cursed, and cried.
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Hey Rick, be honest, you watched the work being done.
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Sorry Mike, not here to step on toes.
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The Haaksmas Huntingtown, MD 86 PT40 6V92 "GRIT" Last edited by shaaksma; 09-07-2017 at 06:04 PM. Reason: Added apology
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Hate doing it with a vise in the shop, that spring is a rascal.
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Thanks for the help. My friend in his beautiful 1948 Gillig appreciates the info.
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My friend called me and tried to get the new spring on. He could not get the bolt out. It was to long. ( Mike is smiling)
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I have had a few out,with no problem.
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Might have been replaced once with a too long bolt. Lot of bolt lengths are very specific and particular to the location in the various components.
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This thread helped us find that our spiral spring is broken. Can it be changed in the engine? The bolt appears to be original. It’s all the way unthreaded, but it won’t come out, as it’s against the side of the head. Not sure if cutting the bolt is a big idea and getting a new one?
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