Thanks Jim
BillR
Bill,
Probably a corroded connection. Start by unplugging the connector at the
driver's side of the cylinder head, and watch the gauge. There are two
senders
in the 2-3 cylinder area of the head i believe. Push the connector on and
off a few times and see if the
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Two questions, at least - 1981 300SD injector pump and
temp fluctua...
Bill,
I had a temp problem on my 500E.. Do you have a laser
Thermometer...?? I merely had a problem with the connection at the
gauge. It was loose. Tightened! No more temp problem
respectfully,
/s/
LCDR Max Dillon
'87 300TD 307k miles
Charleston SC
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Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:48:37 -0400
From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Two questions, at least - 1981 300SD injector pump and
temp fluctuations
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Two questions, at least - 1981 300SD injector pump and
Bill
Hopefully someone can offer some suggestions here. I have two issues that
are giving me problems:
1. The temp gauge usually holds at 100 or a degree or two above or
below. It has started to register hot for a time every few miles, starting
in the last few months. I have had the
In a message dated 4/21/2008 3:50:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
1. The temp gauge usually holds at 100 or a degree or two above or
below. It has started to register hot for a time every few miles, starting
in the last few months. I have had the thermostat
the resistance on the wire checked... Any other thoughts?
If the gauge moves visibly in under a second, it's electrical.
Chase all the connections, especially what's under the hood.
Your injection pump sounds out of calibration, or out of time.
That's unfortunate.
-- Jim
Bill,
I had a temp problem on my 500E.. Do you have a laser
Thermometer...?? I merely had a problem with the connection at the
gauge. It was loose. Tightened! No more temp problem...
Check the coolant lines and engine with a laser thermometer... Even
cheap ones work pretty
