The old 3208 is sounding pretty mean. Many years since I drove a machine with one of those power plants.

Sweet! One of my favorite engines! Used to drive a Ford LN8000 with this motor coupled to a Fuller Roadranger 10 speed for a mail contractor. Could keep up with many cars from a dead stop if I was empty. lol Can never forget having to pull the plunger out of the fuel solenoid, pump it back by hand and stall it to get it shut it down on more than a few occasions over its life. Had over 550K on it and absolutely no major work other than PMs (ok, and fuel solenoids)on the motor when the boss sold it to a farmer. Wish i could drive that truck again!

@DieselFuelNetwork

5 ай бұрын

That's awesome. I love hearing stories about running these engines and working the old trucks. If you have time check out some of my newer videos with this truck. It wasn't even at its full potential in this video. Was originally governed to 2200rpm and now it's at 2800rpm with a bit more fuel as well. Sounds even better and it's pretty quick for a 10,000 lb rig. Thanks for watching.

You guys are awesome!

Sweet sounding ol truck

Nice driving video Gary . Good side angle

@DieselFuelNetwork

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching 🚛💨💨

Love the sound of that truck.I have a class B cdl and part ofmy cdl training was done on GMC top kick flat bed truck that was equipped with a Cat 3208 diesel engine.

@DieselFuelNetwork

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. That's awesome. I love hearing people's experiences with these old trucks. Thanks for watching

First time I seen and drove one of those was in a L 7000 Ford and then in a Massey Ferguson 1500 tractor. High revving little critters but went like snot.

I want one of these trucks so bad. MIATA!

@CharredSteak

9 ай бұрын

They're still cheap, buy one while you can bro

U remind me of les claypool in diesel version. Funny vid good job dood

@DieselFuelNetwork

5 ай бұрын

I'll admit, I didn't know who that was at first. Though I am familiar with Primus. I first heard "Jerry Was A Race Car Driver" on the original "Tony Hawks Pro Skater" video game. Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

damn thing rips

A 1985, with an older grille (1980-early '84). The mid-1984 models were the first to have the corporate Blue Oval logo in place of the F-O-R-D letters.

@DieselFuelNetwork

11 ай бұрын

Yes sir, I changed it to the older grille. I prefer the look , and the original one was broken. Can't remember if I said that in the video. I have another video showing how it looked when I got it. Don't know which one, but it's near this video

The big brother to my super duty, even sounds like a big ass IDI lol

@DieselFuelNetwork

9 ай бұрын

Haha, yup, sure is. It does kinda sound similar to an iDi, but interestingly, it's actually direct injection. Check out some of the newer videos with it revving to 2800rpm. Turns out in this video, it wasn't even getting full throttle. Plus it was only revving to 2200. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🚛💨

Are yu fair dinkum? I live in Glenroy,Victoria ,which is on the eastern side I would LOVE to come to the states

ford f8000's, i fuckin love them damn things, i never knew they come with a v8 cat tho aint that some shite

@DieselFuelNetwork

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, man. The Caterpillar 3208 is the reason I bought this beauty. I love this truck. It's so much fun to drive. I'm planning to do some power upgrades in the future like an intercooler, larger turbo, and bigger injectors. It's basically maxed out with the stock stuff now. In this video, it was only set to 2200rpm. Later videos, I maxed the fuel rate and set it to 2800 rpm. Rips pretty good for a 10,000-lb rig.

I just picked up a 81 f600 with 3208na and Allison auto. My back is the only reason i got the auto.

@DieselFuelNetwork

10 ай бұрын

Nice. A friend of mine has an Allison equipped GMC C50 with a 350 gas engine, and it drives really well. I would love to get a naturally aspirated 3208 just to see how it compares to the turbo. Thanks for watching. If you're interested, check out some of the newer videos with this truck. It's a whole different animal after some more pump tuning.

I wanna put a 3208 in a 3500 Silverado dually from 2000. What ECM does it use? is there any thing I can use to rig up the electrical system like a CAT ECU ? which tranny is on this ford?

@DieselFuelNetwork

5 ай бұрын

No ECM, it's mechanical injection. The only thing required to run is power to the fuel shut-off solenoid and, of course, the starter and alternator. The transmission is a Spicer CM-5552A 5-speed. Most of these had 5 speeds, though the 3208 in other trucks was sometimes equipped with an eaton 7 speed or 10 speed. Those are much larger than the 5 speed. There is also a newer 6 speed that I believe can work. It can definitely be done. I've seen the 3208 swapped into F350s, and there's even a Toyota Land Cruiser on KZread with a 3208 swap. The turbo 3208 weighs about 1,600 lbs, and even the 5 speed trans is not light. Keep in mind that there are differences between the naturally aspirated 3208 and the turbo 3208. The block is different as it has the specific oil feed and drain for the turbo, and more importantly, there are piston oil squirters and a larger oil cooler. And I believe the block and internals are stronger. I hope this helps. Good luck with the project, and if i missed anything, let me know. Thanks for watching.

Whats louder a str8 pipe 3208 or a str8 pipe 3126 ???? Them 3126s are pretty loud to be smaller

@DieselFuelNetwork

9 ай бұрын

Definitely a 3126. The 3208 just isn't very loud. It's more of a drone. I'm gonna add a long 4" section that 180s back to the stacks to try and get a more crisp and loud note from it. Inspired by trucks in Thailand and some Scanias in Europe that run really long exhaust under the truck to get a louder resonance. Gonna have a video when I do it. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🚛💨

@ogragan3492

9 ай бұрын

@@DieselFuelNetwork hell yeah that will be sweet, its already a bad ass rig either way bro

Did not know they stuck those little 3208 in fords. I thought they had those little tiny Detroit's in them I knew they stuck that 3208 in the topkicks and kodiak's though Basically what the GM version of this Ford model really is

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Indeed. it was actually designed for Ford by Caterpillar in the early 70s. However, the 80s Fords with the CAT are definitely less common than the GM trucks. A detroit 8.2 "fuel pincher" equipped Ford was designated F800. also, some F700s had them as well. When fitted with the 3208, another zero was added to the model, making it F8000. Turbocharged variants are less common as well, as most where naturally aspirated. Thanks for watching. 🙏

3208 vs 8.3 cummins. thoughts on the 2, go.

@DieselFuelNetwork

8 ай бұрын

I don't have much knowledge on the 8.3 but I can tell you they were both available with 250hp in a truck application and 435-460hp in marine applications. While the 8.3 has replaceable sleeves, the 3208 has a siemese cast block which makes rebuilding more difficult. However the 3208 and previous 1150/1160 Caterpillar engine has been around since the 70s so parts availability new or used is plentiful. As far as hot rodding goes the 8.3 equipped with a P-pump can be turned up a bit like a 5.9 though I haven't seen any high horsepower ones. The 3208 can be turned up a bit with literally the turn of a couple screws. Then there's marine 435hp injectors and pump plungers and with a larger/better turbo the 3208 can make serious power. Look up Oliver 2255 pulling tractor and you'll see and hear what the 3208 is really capable of. I also just happen to love that it's a 10.4L V8. I actually think the cummins sounds better despite the title of my video lol. Thanks for watching brother 🚛💨💨

Is this thing intercooled?

@DieselFuelNetwork

9 ай бұрын

No, there's no intercooler. That's an upgrade I'm going to add at some point. The only road going 3208s to be factory intercooled where in RV's such as a Wanderlodge that had 300 HP. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

Great video man keep it real. Rat 😂

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you liked it. I'll try to keep em coming.

Caterpillar 3208. 10.4L 250 hp?

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

It's a 215 hp. Feels so much stronger after mild pump tuning. So it may be around 250 or better in the video. I'm only getting started though. Thanks for watching.

@tn65s

Жыл бұрын

250 hp if it's turbocharged.

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

@tom doore there was also a 215 HP version. That's what this is. No hardware differences, just tuning. The 215hp is rated at 2200 RPM. The 250hp is rated at 2600 RPM and has different pump timing, fuel setting, etc.

pretty good accent. you actually sound like a normal human 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@DieselFuelNetwork

8 ай бұрын

Haha awesome thanks 😄 🚛💨

@LabiaLicker

8 ай бұрын

@@DieselFuelNetwork In all seriousness hows the fuel burn like? Obviously could be better, but who doesn't love a good coal roll to annoy the "eco"-maniacs

@DieselFuelNetwork

8 ай бұрын

@@LabiaLicker it's a strong runner. Check out the most recent videos. In this video it was only governed to 2200rpm under load and now it's at 2800. Sounds so good. Also I realized when doing that adjustment that I was never getting full throttle. It's a whole different beast now. The most recent thing I did was delete the AFRC which holds back fuel until it sees boost. Now it gives full fuel and spools quicker and yes definitely rolls coal, at least until the turbo spools. My goal is to get marine 435hp injectors, 9.0mm pump plungers and a better/larger turbo and see how she rips.

? Is 3208 slow or fast ?? I don't know

@DieselFuelNetwork

3 ай бұрын

That's kind of hard to answer. My question back would be, compared to what? The 3208 turbo in its day was a good performer. I don't think fast is the word. However, I believe this truck, after turning up the pump, is faster than any similar medium duty from the same era. But to compare it to a regular truck, here are the numbers. A stock 7.3 powerstroke f250 runs mid to high 17 second 1/4 mile at about 75mph. I have run 20.0 at 68mph and can definitely improve. My shifting was very slow. This truck weighs about 10,000 lbs. I think that's impressive performance for a stock 38 year old medium duty with only the pump turned up. It doesn't even have an intercooler. I like details, so that was a really long reply... Thanks for watching and commenting

What I meant was have you ever thought of coming down here for a holiday?

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Oh😄 Heck yeah. I would love to. What part of Australia do you live

Also,to explain I have carpentry and mechanical experience So,if you want someone to help you to build or create hopped up diesel vehicles I am the man that can do it I would also be capable of renovating or building a house

I've got one in my RV =) but too bad, with an automatic transmission!

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Nice. Is it a wanderlodge? Some of them had 300hp intercooled 3208. Go check out some of my later vids. In this one, it wasn't even getting full throttle. It runs even stronger now. Was only getting to 2200rpm now she turns 2800rpm.

@drop7vogue

Жыл бұрын

@@DieselFuelNetwork it's a Vogue motorhome, and yes indeed it has 300hp with the Intercooler. It would be more pleasant with a 10 speed gearbox but anyway i like it as is. I'll check your other videos, not so much folks who works on these engines on KZread!

I'm buying a '75 loadstar with a 3208 next weekend.

@DieselFuelNetwork

6 ай бұрын

Awesome. That's a really cool truck. Good luck with it 👍

@JesseKlaus

6 ай бұрын

@@DieselFuelNetwork thanks. I'm really thinking I'm going to go to 11-22.5 tires/rims. I just need to find a good deal.

You Talk Funny.....But You Look Funnier!!!....Thinking of getting a Ford Dump with this engine.....Looking for Info.....Thanks!!!

@DieselFuelNetwork

8 ай бұрын

Haha thanks I guess. They're very good reliable engines. If you live where it gets cold they start very easily in winter. Most trucks have the naturally aspirated (non turbo) version usually at around 210 HP. I haven't driven a naturally aspirated 3208 but I've heard they do pull a load pretty good. A turbocharged version like mine will typically go more miles and be in better condition because they rev much lower. For example my 215hp version was factory set to 2200rpm and there for saw much less stress over its life than a 210hp N/A engine factory set at 2800rpm. There was also a 250hp @2600rpm turbo version available, that's the one to look for. But really, for an old truck, you take what you can find. Let me know if there's anything more specific you would like to know. Thanks for watching.

No double clutch the shift

@DieselFuelNetwork

6 ай бұрын

No need. The transmission is synchronized. Spicer 5 speed. Thanks for commenting, and thanks for watching 🚛💨💨

Is that an F7000 or F8000?

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

F8000 1985

@1988diesel

Жыл бұрын

@@DieselFuelNetwork oh ok. I was just asking.

It sounds like a 7.3 international

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Definitely similar. In person, it sounds a lot different. The engine noise is much louder, and the exhaust sounds deeper and smoother. In this video, it was only getting to 2200rpm and not full throttle. Got that sorted, and it's turning 2800rpm now. Sounds much stronger and picked up 2 seconds 0-60. You can find that on my channel. Thanks for watching.

I see So apparently you are a country boy

I am an Aussie

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Good on ya, mate

It sounds like a non vgt 6.4 with balllls

@DieselFuelNetwork

5 ай бұрын

And that was it only revving to 2200rpm. In a later video I adjusted the governor to 2800rpm and also realized I was never actually getting full throttle. It really sounds good now. If you have time check out some of the more recent vids. Thanks for watching

i heard the 3208 is a good egine but lack hp and torque

@DieselFuelNetwork

8 ай бұрын

Well, it's a classic diesel engine designed in the 60s. And first used in the 70s. By modern standards, it's not a powerhouse. It's a medium duty engine, so it should be compared to other medium engines from that time, like the 8.2 detroit and 555 cummins, both of which have comparable power figures in truck applications. While the 3208 in a truck was only available as high as 250hp, it was offered in a wanderlodge RV intercooled at 300hp. In marine applications, it produced as much as 435hp. One thing it definitely does have is torque. The combined rating of my truck for towing is 50,000 lbs, and some larger trucks with 3208s were rated for 80,000 combined. Not fast pulling that kind of load, but they used to do it every day. Think of a 426 Hemi from the 60s amazing at the time, but today, a Hellcat has nearly double the power. An engine as old as a 3208 is, at this point, a classic that should just be appreciated for what it once was. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the comment, and I love any excuse to write about classic trucks or cars. Thanks 🏁🚛🏁

@QRS365

8 ай бұрын

@@DieselFuelNetwork i enjoyed reading your response. very informative. seem like you have some knowledge and memories of these engine

never heard of the 3208 just the 3408 has kinda that idi raspyness too it

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

It does sound unique, though it is actually direct injection. The 3208 was the medium heavy option originally designed for ford by caterpillar in the early 1970s. It shares no relation to the 3408. Thanks for watching. I'm glad you learned something.

@ClassicTVMan1981X

11 ай бұрын

@@DieselFuelNetwork Except for coincidentally having the same bore/stroke ratio (the 3208 had a 4.5" bore and 5" stroke, while the 3408 had a 5.4" bore and 6" stroke).

OK Obviously you like Australians How much do you like us?

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Not sure how to answer that, brother. But you guys are awesome. And just doing my best to be entertaining. Not sure what I'm doing, but having fun doing it. Thanks for watching.

She has air brakes??? Asking for a friend

@DieselFuelNetwork

7 ай бұрын

Yes sir it does

Nah. Cummins VT903, Cat 3408, Detroit 8V92TA or 71, 7.3 Powerstroke, Scania V8, Mack 998

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

You just named my entire youtube history 😆 Those are all amazing sounding engines.

@hoost3056

Жыл бұрын

@@DieselFuelNetwork it was a Detroit 8V92TA that got me into trucking. I was a kid in the early 80s and rode on top of one in a cabover KW.

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

@Hoost 305 awesome. I love cabovers. I don't have a cool story like that. But ever since I was a kid, I've loved the smell of diesel. Plus I was exposed to all the greatest movies as a kid like Convoy, Smokey and The Bandit and White Line Fever.

can't talk aussie if your not aussie like me mate. just edvice.

@DieselFuelNetwork

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha, yeah, I was just having fun in my first few videos. I was so unnatural at speaking to the camera that the only way I could easily do it was to go into a character. I had watched the show outback truckers so much that it was fresh in my mind. But I thought it was a decent attempt, lol. Thanks for watching and commenting brother

@user-wl4vc4gx9x

4 ай бұрын

yeah no problem i watch outback truckers aswell .@@DieselFuelNetwork

Glarses,not GLAASES

@DieselFuelNetwork

Жыл бұрын

Haha! That was my true annoyance coming through. Dang things are always falling off.