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Subject:Diesel too hot???
From:T G
Date:Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:01:35 -0800

Hello,

I can't understand why my Diesel is running so hot.  I bought the bus and it ran at 1/4 heat but then I had to drive the bus home in 3rd gear at 35mph for about 700 miles to home because it lost fourth gear.  I have put in a new thermostat and beld the system, also put in another tranny and changed oil.  The bus now runs at 1/4 or less when at a stand still but once moving the gage moves to 3/4 heat...not overheating but too hot for a diesel.  Anyone know what could be wrong??

Tim G
82 Diesel Westy(3k on rebuild)
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