[Rjbjfire]

Thanks for the info. If we go with this I will be doing he swap myselfe.

I have had several 3208's turbo and non in Stigers and other equipment. They are the same short block as the 1160 until the latter models. In my opinion they are a throw away. Non sleeved, they have two, three or four rings depending on age. They run about the same rpm without the turbo, with the turbo you can push a couple hundred more rpm out of them. The 1160 was the first production v8 diesel from cat, the 3200 series is the updated block, fuel and electrical systems. They were designed for marine and stationary use according to Cat History. They were adapted to other uses because they were affordable and a "bolt on application".

Jimmy is right, the 3208 would be the easiest swap, non turbo is the same dimensions without the fuel system. Just change out the engine and make several smaller upgrades. A Cummins would require a transmission, gear change or tranny adapter plate I would need to remount the engine and have some custom work done.

Jimmy, were hoping to go on three trips next year. The Newell Rally, local camping, Estes Park to visit family and Myrtle Beach for a wedding on the east coast. Around 9000 miles next year, if everything is a go.

No luck getting ahold of the previous owner yet but cat gave me all the invoices from his repairs. Right on the invoice they state that blow by is 680 CFM. I was taught blowby should not be higher than rated hp. I can isolate 80% of the blowby down to the left side of the engine second or third cylinder.

I'm just doing my research for now. I might do something this winter or have my ducks in a row so if I have a castrophic failure I can be ready to go with it.

Thanks,
Roy...