Peter Frederick wrote: > ALDA is short hand for Altitude Compensator (MB official terminology, > actually). Pressure sensor on the injection pump to automatically > compensate for atmospheric pressure on NA diesels and to add fuel with > added boost on turbos. >
The altitude compensator on non-turbo diesels is an ADA, while the pressure fuel enrichment control on a turbo is an ALDA. They are similar devices but serve different functions. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
