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Here's a maybe-interesting oldtimer

RV Motor Home, Diesel Pusher 33 ft.
An '83... with a Detriot and an Allison 6speed? So swapped drivetrain or Craigslist BS? In any case it looks like it's been well taken care of.
Jay
1989 U280 SE, 36', 3208T Cat, build 3292

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I wonder what kind of Detroit is in it? Some people call the GM 6.2 a "Detroit"

TOM
SOB (Some Other Brand) division
1995 Wanderlodge WB40
8V92 :D

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A scam perhaps? It looks to be about a 36 footer to me... I doubt FOT ever made a 33' DP, but if not a scam, maybe a deal here. If a repower and done right...
Don
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1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
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A scam perhaps? It looks to be about a 36 footer to me... I doubt FOT ever made a 33' DP, but if not a scam, maybe a deal here. If a repower and done right...
Don

And that, my friends, is the $64,000 question!

I would like to know what's been done & how....


TOM
SOB (Some Other Brand) division
1995 Wanderlodge WB40
8V92 :D

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Reply #4
Some of the FTX Models were 33foot or thereabouts, with a six speed Allison I would guess that it has been repowered if indeed it does have a Detroit.  Interesting, the more you know about FT's the more you find differences.  Some of the owners of the FTX models probably know more about these than I do.
Gary B

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Just  checked and the listing has been deleted by owner.
1992 U240 36'

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Reply #6
That coach would have been equipped with a MT643 Allison 4spd. If in fact it has been upgraded it would be a MD3060 most likely. This is an electronic transmission so the mechanical engine would have had to been equipped with a throttle position sensor of some type. I looked into doing this conversion to mine but found it was too much $$. I would think its probably a typo. Most people find the 4:88 gearing and 4spd a bit too slow. Max speed on this coach at 3000 governed engine rpm is 65 mph. The engine can be turned to 3400 with a governor  adjustment which will raise the speed to approx 75mph.  These are fantastic coaches and will last many, many years if properly cared for. The engine is of no issue as many people claim. These are fine powerplants if cared for.
James Holder
'83 3500 FTX ORED LIMITED

 

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This would be the high RPM 4 cycle 8.2 Detroit, not the 2 cycle.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
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