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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-14-2013, 10:28 AM

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'84 300SD always running at 98C

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Posted By qwerty

The 617.95 engine features a bypass passage...

The 617.95 engine features a bypass passage integral to the thermostat housing. With that in mind, drilling holes in thermostats makes no sense whatsoever.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-13-2013, 02:55 PM

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'84 300SD always running at 98C

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Posted By qwerty

I have a known good Wahler thermostat if you want...

I have a known good Wahler thermostat if you want it. It kept my 300D at 85 degrees under normal operating conditions. (I replaced it on principle in conjunction with a new radiator installation.)

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-13-2013, 02:08 PM

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'84 300SD always running at 98C

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Posted By qwerty

There is nothing wrong with a 16 PSI cap.

There is nothing wrong with a 16 PSI cap.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-13-2013, 12:49 PM

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'84 300SD always running at 98C

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Posted By qwerty

What is unusual about that? That would suggest...

What is unusual about that? That would suggest that the temp is being thermostatically regulated.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-12-2013, 10:49 PM

Replies: 39

'84 300SD always running at 98C

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Posted By qwerty

Any possibility of an airflow issue with the...

Any possibility of an airflow issue with the grille or condensor?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-12-2013, 10:25 PM

Replies: 39

'84 300SD always running at 98C

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Posted By qwerty

Sounds like the thermostat is doing a great job...

Sounds like the thermostat is doing a great job of controlling the temperature, but at a level that's about 15* too high.

I think I would subject the thermostat to a stove top actuation test.

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