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    Caterpillar ‘Cat’ 3208 V8 Diesel Engine Specs, Features, & Issues

    • The 3208 Cat V8 diesel engine is well-regarded for its performance and versatility. Here’s a brief rundown of its specs and performance data, though do bear in mind that its particular specs may differ b… See more

    Features, Evolution, and Changes

    The 3208 Cat series of powertrains are all eight-cylinder (V8), four-stroke diesel engines. The first had just around 225hp (or 636 cubic-inch capacity). Its earlier iterations in … See more

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    Common Problems to Be Wary of

    Back in the day, when the 3208 Cat V8 diesel engine was first unveiled, it was termed the “throwaway engine”. This was a core part of its construction and a key design criter… See more

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    Are 3208 Cat Diesel V8 Engines Any good?

    Say you’re thinking about getting a boat, tractor, truck, or bus that has a 3208 Cat engine in it… Are they any good at all, or is the “throwaway” design going to cost you a pretty penn… See more

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    What Do Experts Think of The Cat 3208 engine?

    The 3208 was also quite commonly found on semi-trailers. Having been driven at highway speeds, as well as carrying heavy loads at high RPMs, it puts a lot of strain on the engine. … See more

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