Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Alternator Fun

Caitlin,

Both my 80's vintage diesels had the plug (actually it is just a regular cord and plug - just like plugging in a lamp) so don't be looking for anything unusual or exotic. Mine had been tie-wrapped back out of side, so look in the corner. Didn't even know it was there until my second winter. I live in NE and it came in handy a couple of times when temp went below 0F (that's zero). it hits -15F to -20F here at least once or twice a year.

Joe

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From: c24052000 <jcrcpa@tx.rr.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 2:38 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Alternator Fun

Well said Nate. Caitlin, look at the lower front of the radiator and see if there is a plug there. That is the block heater, if it has one.
When it gets real cold you can plug it in overnight and keep the oil warm.
Chuck

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
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> Caitlin ;
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> If I'm writing too much , say so and I'll stop .
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> Sooner or later , you're going to have a cold no start in New Mexico , the battery will appear to be dead but it'll only be under charged .
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> This is where the voltage regulator comes in : you needn't $pend $50 on a crappy rebuilt alternator that won't charge properly , just buy a $20 Bosch brand # 1 197 311 023 voltage regulator and pop it in whilst parked at the curb and VIOLA ! the lights will be brighter and the car will start easier....
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> BTW : look up " cold starting drill " in the older messages and memorize it or print it out and tuck above the driver's side sun visor ,you're going to need to follow it *exactly* as soon as it gets below 40 ° .
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> -Nate
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