-----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:59 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD
>Cold enough to gell fuel? 45 deg F, so I don't think that is it. >Gasoline in the tank? Not likely, unless the diesel pump at last station was connected to contaminated tank. However, I had 400 miles on the tank with no symptoms. >Those are outside chances. Clogged fuel filters and/or air leaking into >the fuel system are at the top of the list, assuming that the tank wasn't >actually empty. Clogged tank strainer is also on the list. Air leak is a good thought, but would it get better and worse? I can imagine a leak can change with temperature, but it started and ran fine for 10 minutes when cold, then suddenly got worse, got a fresh tank of fuel and was better but not 100%. If the fuel filter doesn't do it, I'll swap the supply/return lines to test the strainer. Max _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
