Re: [DML] Re: Otterstat cross reference? (Jumpering & Bypassing)

[kjc <ckevinj@xxxxxxxxx>]

Why don't you write all those down in one little document? I'll gladly
turn it into a PDF that we can put on our PDA's or print out for the
glovebox.
-Kevin

On 5/17/05, content22207 <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Do you know how to jump it? (Just tie the lines together). Will get
> you through until a new switch is available.
> 
> Owners really need know how to jump/bypass a variety of systems:
> - Cooling fans (otterstat & fan fail)
> - Fuel pump (RPM relay and inertia ground)
> - Headlight master switch (or headlight relays themselves -- no
> side/tail lights)
> - Turn signals through hazard switch
> - Rheostat lines (dash illumination)
> - Cold start injector
> - Starter solenoid
> - Starter ignition relay (bypass resistors)
> 
> Plus:
> - Idle manually vs CIS
> - Manually move door lock cam (inside door)
> - xRef tachometer / MPH
> 
> In a pinch, will at least get you home. I've had to do so many times
> in my DeLo career -- requisite hot start failure, stuck idle speed
> motor, melted headlight master switch, and lost fuel pump ground. Ran
> with manually jumped cooling fans *TO* Pigeon Forge. I'm still running
> tach xRefs (helpful hint: make a custom chart and tape it to the
> instrument cluster lens -- is readable through rear illumination at
> night).
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tom" <tomciodmc@xxxx> wrote:
> > Hello again
> >
> > I need some help. My otterstat is on its way out and it's turning
> the fans
> > on at higher and higher temps. It's gotten to a point that it makes me
> > uncomfortable watching that temp gauge rise to 220 for the fans to
> come on.
> > Those things seem to fail pretty often. I replaced mine about two
> years ago
> > and it's already gone.... strange.
> > Anyway, does anyone have a cross reference or original manufacturer
> part
> > number for the otterstat? It really makes no sense for me to order
> one from
> > the US. Shipping will probably cost more that the part itself. Plus
> it will
> > take a long time for me to get the part... I'm  in Poland.
> > I promise to keep my mouth shut and I will not tell anyone what that
> number
> > is :) I just need it for my car.
> > I can always take mine out of the car and find a replacement that
> way, but I
> > don't want to put the car out of commission again! I just started
> driving it
> > after a three month engine work... it was way too long. Talk about
> turning a
> > $50 job into a $500 job.
> >
> > Thank you in advance
> >
> > Tom Niemczewski
> > jamesik@xxxx
> > VIN 6149 (in Poland!)
> > Save the dream so you can live the dream...
> 
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