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Cat 3208 diesel engine Raymond 6-10-07  
I am considering buying a 1982 Rv. It has a 3208 Cat diesel engine in it. I am looking to find out the life expectancy for this engine " mileage wise". Also is this a sound engine design, How does it rate.
Thanks in advance for your help
Raymond Moore
Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine Raymond 6-10-07  
In the last reply I see wvo"waste vegetal oil" what does that mean? also what does it mean when you say it has to turn after 2k, what is 636 cid
Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine wrench 6-10-07  
If this is in a wanderlodge it's not going to be fast(unless 300HP version), but can run a WVO(waste vegetal oil). The engine is a block(no wet sleeves) was rated 175-200-225, in truck & up to 300HP with turbo & air cooler in RV & 450HP in boats. As I remember they were good for 200K, they need to turn above 2K, so that make them tirsty, but should give 10MPG.
it's 636 CID, & cheap to replace(plenty of them), heavy, old type engine(you already know that do you?)
wrench
Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine Greg smith 3-3-08  
Any more info on the Cat 3208 engine
Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine Sam Harben 1-16-09  
I have a 1988 motor home with a 3208 CAT. It's been running fine but suddenly lost it's fuel prime. Filters are clean; not freezing weather. I can pump the manual fuel pump and it will run at low idle. If it has a supply pump for the injection pump I'm having a hard time finding it.
Any help will be GREATLY appreciated.
Thx,
Sam
Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine Humberto Bermudez 4-16-09  
I have a CAT V225 ForkLift and I'm looking for an Engine Cat 3208 and transmition
Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine Ramadan Albadran 4-8-09  
I have an old Cat motor grader Model 96F192, the engine is 175 HP marked with 7M4400 the technician said it is 1964 model, the transmission marked with 4M4716. I'm looking for engine replacement or overwhole kit. The engine has some defect in the crankshaft due to the bushing wearing in one of the six rods.
If this model is not available, kindly advise for any other suitable choice.
Fell free to ask for any farther info.

Thanks
Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine jay scarbrough 3-17-09  
I have a cat 3208 210 hp in a 1957 white truck, would like to know if adding a turbo is possible? cat dealer says no. i might need more power, planing on towing a 37 ft. trailer.
Re: Cat 3208 diesel engine Travis Durrette 8-3-09  
Sam,
Your transfer pump is located in the front housing of the fuel injection pump.You will have to remove the injection pump to access it.Before doing this check the check valve under the coveron the injection pump,this is the cover that the shut off solenoid is mounted to.
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