4.3L Dieseling

wired1236

Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Re: 4.3L Dieseling

That is normal with most latter model mercs. 175 degrees at stat housing with 160 thermostat.

As said this is normal. There are many threads on the diesling on 4.3's here. Go to a high octane fuel and let it idle before you shut down. The problem will go away.
 

wired1236

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Apr 28, 2009
Messages
111
Re: 4.3L Dieseling

That is normal with most latter model mercs. 175 degrees at stat housing with 160 thermostat.

As said this is normal. There are many threads on the diesling on 4.3's here. Go to a high octane fuel and let it idle before you shut down. The problem will go away. Yes, 175 is a little hot but it's typical for the 4.3.
 
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