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Old 10-10-2015, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by leathermang View Post
It is one of those things which warms my heart.... since I hate electricity due to it being invisible.... the idea that once running we are strictly mechanical is like having a built in survivalist in the glove compartment.... a genie who can get you home to your own tools.... or the local trusted mechanic... or just to a warm bed until you are forced to deal with whatever else needs to be done ... SCORE !!!!

+1, have done the survivalist thing a few times.

But what about the newer, electronically controlled diesels?

Are they immune too?

I think not, but would like confirmation.

Thanks

BTW I have a spare Hella voltage regulator for my OM601 and I am told Hella is also OEM.
True? False?
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