Re: [DML] Thermo Time Switch

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

I have never heard of a time-temperature switch being damaged due to
excessive heat. However based on your test results it appears that your
switch may be defective. This part is not very expensive; why not replace it
and keep it as a spare if its replacement does not correct the problem.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Rooney <dmcvegas@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2000 10:01 PM
Subject: [DML] Thermo Time Switch


> Can extreme heat damage a new thermo time switch? Ever since my car
> blew it's otterstat and overheated, I've had starting problems which
> have gotten progressivly worse. When the engine is cold to mild, it
> will not turn over with out swapping plugs to fire the cold start
> valve. And from here it can still take 1-2 additional cranks to get
> it going. But, if I insert a jumper wire to ground the thermo time
> wire, or if I swap the plugs BEFORE I crank the engine, the engine
> fires up in 1-2 seconds. About 10-15 seconds after the motor then
> starts to sputter untill it warms up, but I believe that this may be
> caused by a clogged Control Pressure Regulator. Although it didn't
> exceed it, the motor did reach 260 degrees when it overheated.
>
> -Robert
> vin 6585