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Heat, or lack thereof. 1975 300D - 1/2/2007 8:55:02 AM

KBJ

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Frost on the windshield this am in Atlanta. It caught me unawares and thank goodness traffic was a bit on the light side today. I had no heat to defrost the windshield. The temperature gauge needle didnt pass the mark between 100 and 175 as I was 65-70mph, until I got off the highway. After getting off and stopping for a light the gauge needle creeped up to almost 175.

Does anyone know what the unnumbered marks are on the gauge?
I see 100, mark, 175, mark, 250. These are not evenly spaced.

I dont think the thermostat is closing. What temperature should the thermostat open?

Any other suggestions? Water level is good, no leaks, new radiator cap.

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Thank You Very Much,
Ken

KBJ
second owner
1975 300D Automatic
115114.12.007274
002804
My son named it Woodstock. I like it.
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