Fuel delivery on 3208 and coolant check questions

[davidkerryedwards]

Thanks. It's my first non-glowplug diesel. Engine is a CAT
remanf'd. Block heater had been on for about between 1 and 2 hrs. It
was probably in the high 30's. Anyone use ether spray systems for
cold weather?

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> Check SCAs / coolant with test strips, available at CAT or NAPA, get
> the ones that test for everything.
>
> The plexiglass thing sounds like the old water-separator, didn't know
> they still installed them in '82, original engine? If air got in, it
> wouldn't have started in 3revs, and that's a fairly normal start if
> it is cold. The block heater might not work, reach in through the
> curbside step in the front bumper and feel for the warm tank heater,
> careful, might be hot. Warmth should be felt on top of the air pump
> in a few hours. Not quite like the Mercedes, doesn't heat as fast
> from the block heater, and doesn't start as fast cold, no glow-plugs.
> Warm it up well with the block heater and it should hit on the first
> couple of compression strokes if the starter spins it fast enough
> (healthy starter, wiring, and batteries).
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Edwards, Kerry"
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > How is the fuel delivered to the 3208 in an FC? Does it have an
> electric fuel pump or a mechanical pump on the engine? I ask because
> it took mine about 3 revolutions to fire after sitting overnight and
> I think it was short on fuel. If it is an electric pump, where is it
> located? I know I have a slight fuel leak where the line comes up to
> the back of the engine near the clear plexiglass thingamybob filled
> with fuel. I'm guessing it's letting in air.
> >
> > I've also read somewhere about checking the SCA (?) of the
> coolant. Can someone explain what this is and why it is important?
> Where does a person obtain the test strips?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Kerry
> > 82 FC 35
> > Denver
> >
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