I need to turnup a '87 3208(250hp)

[MY6EATSV8'S]

a friend of mine has a 87 topkick with a pitaful 250hp turbo 3208 cat in it. He needs more power in a bad way. If anyone has some hints on what I should do to turn it up feel free to email me or put it here.

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the only thing I saw on the pump so far is it does have a throttle stop that I'm sure can be "adjusted".

Thank you in advance.

 

[HVAC]

LPG

Adam,



A lil propane would help him get up the hills



Is the turbo wastegated?

 

[BigYellowIron]

A turbo-ed 3208 is pushing it stock. they are short lived.

A fueling enhancement would not be recomened if it is a daily driver. The lower HP 3208 hold their parts alot better and longer.



Just my experience the 3208 is better left alone.





Adam

 

[Sled Puller]

3208=BOAT ANCHOR.





250 is on the edge, propane will KILL it.



Sorry!!





Gene

 

[MY6EATSV8'S]

The truck is a racecar trailer puller, basically a weekend worrior not a daily driver. I has to be pushed up a little. Besides a p pump 8. 3 would take its place if it did deside to granade.

 

[BigYellowIron]

Crank it up then!



I think schied does some stuff with the 3208 pumps.



Adam

 

[MY6EATSV8'S]

I really want to crank it up but I don't know how so I need some help. What can I do?

 

[BigYellowIron]

Adam

It requires moving shims on the fuel rack. You must remove the cover on top of the pump, there is like 6 bolts holding this on.

You will have to look at the rack inside the pump. There should be a buffer spring that has springs around it. when looking at the rack, move the throttle to full fuel and see which way it moves and you should be able to tell which shims will have to be moved. The shims are moved from one side to the other.

If you have a couple of days I can maby get some pictures of this.

I work at the cat dealer and have access to all the books and pics.



Maby i can post some pics.







Adam

 

[MY6EATSV8'S]

ALRIGHT!!!! I knew someone could help me give this guy some power

If you can email me those pictures, or fax them to me.

707 939 2878

thanks a bunch.

Adam

 

[willyslover]

Adam. . better have him get a painted hood like yours [BTW nice job !!]... no power but looks good anyway. .

 

[MY6EATSV8'S]

good one Willys. I'm glad my truck doesn't classify in that no power catigory. I actually smoked a lightning yesterday. LOL