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02-03-2003, 08:06 PM
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What is the 'box of springs' under the hood of my 123 for?
On the passenger side under the hood there is a perforated metal box containing a mysterious myriad of springs. What's it for?
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02-03-2003, 08:27 PM
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Believe those are a hold-over from trolley days. Ie resistors for changing the speed on the heater motor, just like regulating speed on trolley motors.
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1961 190Db retired 1968 220D/8 325,000 1983 300D 164,150
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02-03-2003, 11:05 PM
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Yep, that's it.
On another note the 84 Ford Diesel I used to have had that "box of springs" (it wasn't in a box) on the right side just under the vents in front of the windshield (which allowed in leaves etc). Really good design which allowed for some good fires that were hard to put out. Yes, those things can get pretty hot.
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1985 300D Turbo ~225k 2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k 1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k
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