If I replace the fuel sender on my 83 300D turbo can I expect more reliability? I have tried cleaning it that helped some. I need to do something my wife ran out of diesel and was not happy. Oh yea, while on that subject, can the trip meter/odometer be cleaned and lubed. I believe she ran out of fuel because the trip meter hung up. she has been using it as a fuel gauge since the one in the dash is not reliable. If it can what would be the best lube. I would think something that would dry so as not to pick up dust. Any help would as always be greatly appreciated.

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Keith Schuster
2006 E350 98K miles
2013 Ford Explorer 15K miles

Replacing the sender should give you "new" reliability. Getting the odometer fixed properly at a speedometer shop is about $80. Not a good candidate for DIY, unless you have experience and lots of patience. I carry a gallon of Diesel fuel in the trunk just in case.

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Thanks I will check with parts shop on that.I have dealt with gauge clusters before I may pull it just to check on any obvious crud.

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Keith Schuster
2006 E350 98K miles
2013 Ford Explorer 15K miles

When you have your inst. cluster out, it may be a good idea to pour a little liquid graphite down the speedo cable housing. I've cleaned and lubed the mileage tickers on these speedos, and it does require some patience. While you're in there, use Q-tips and a mild cleaner to bring the 0 thru 9 numbers back to life...

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Matt
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1995 E300 Diesel (Die Blau Frau)

Thanks Zoonhollis that is excactly what I needed to know on the instrument panel. Your right the numbers are real dull. I assume you were talking about a mild soap and not a solvent.

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Keith Schuster
2006 E350 98K miles
2013 Ford Explorer 15K miles

Yes, a mild soap. I learned the hard way that a solvent is no good on any of the interior nomenclature...unless your aim is to completely remove it!

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Matt
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1995 E300 Diesel (Die Blau Frau)