On Sat, 5 Jan 2013 23:45:32 -0600 Rick Knoble <rickkno...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Jan 5, 2013, at 11:27 PM, "Kevin Kraly" <kevinpadd...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > How would a NA Diesel run up here at 5000FT altitude? They run just fine. I bought our '72 220D/8 in Colorado Springs (6200') and used in later in the Black Forest area (7200') and in the Calhan area (6900'). > It should run just fine. I *think* Naturally Aspirated (NA) Mercedes > have barometric compensation on the injection pumps, so it shouldn't > matter. NA pumps have ADA as opposed to turbo pumps which have ALDA. I > am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong. Our '72 220D/8 had neither. If you put your foot in it too much, you would over-fuel the combustion process, lowering temperature, lowering power, and increasing smoke. I got very used to modulating the throttle to stay at peak power and minimum smoke. Craig _______________________________________ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
