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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-05-2006, 04:33 PM

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1983 300 SD Charging system problems

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Excellent news. Help is what we do here.

Excellent news.

Help is what we do here.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2006, 12:54 PM

Replies: 27

1983 300 SD Charging system problems

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Posted By Brian Carlton

I missed the fact that there was no time interval...

I missed the fact that there was no time interval involved after the battery was installed and the voltage was reading 10.6V.

Therefore, the advice given by WHunter in the above post should be...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2006, 12:04 PM

Replies: 27

1983 300 SD Charging system problems

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Posted By Brian Carlton

OK, there is a "leak" in the system. You...

OK, there is a "leak" in the system.

You need to disconnect the negative battery cable and install an ammeter in series between the cable and the battery post. Close all doors and see what the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-03-2006, 01:02 AM

Replies: 27

1983 300 SD Charging system problems

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Posted By Brian Carlton

For the climate in Washington, DC, you probably...

For the climate in Washington, DC, you probably can get away with 10W-40. It's much easier to find than the grades Roy listed. Make sure it is a diesel rated oil. It will have a "CH" or a "CI"...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-30-2005, 09:44 PM

Replies: 27

1983 300 SD Charging system problems

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Please correct me if I am mistaken: The only...

Please correct me if I am mistaken:

The only time that the engine started immediately when cold was with a fully charged battery and with a jump start from another vehicle?

Every other time it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-24-2005, 03:27 PM

Replies: 27

1983 300 SD Charging system problems

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Posted By Brian Carlton

Radio Shack has a tiny one, about the size of a...

Radio Shack has a tiny one, about the size of a pack of cigarettes. Has been with me for 20 years and never failed. I have a larger meter with multiple ranges for resistance for more complicated...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-24-2005, 01:53 PM

Replies: 27

1983 300 SD Charging system problems

Views: 1,913

Posted By Brian Carlton

A voltmeter would be the first line of attack. ...

A voltmeter would be the first line of attack.

Connect it to the battery with the engine not running. Read the voltage. If it's below 12V, get the battery charged before proceeding.

Start the...

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