Long time members here may remember my trasplant of an '81 c223 into my '79 postal jeep, and the subsequent accident I got into with that vehicle. I am happy to announce that my rig is now back on the road--with a new frame and assorted new parts included bio-diesel compatible fuel lines. I wish I could claim all the credit, but this jeep seems to pull in all sorts of help all on its own. In one night, with the help of friends who just kinda kept showing up and not leaving, we stripped everything but the fuel tank off the old frame and installed axles, springs, engine, and tranny into the new frame. Talk about getting a good start.

Anyways, after roughly two months of sitting idle, the c223 fired right up. That is one forgiving little engine. I took the jeep on an offroad trip last weekend, and halfway through, it wouldn't start. Engine would turn over, but not fire. Thanks to the great posts on this site (Thanks Jerry!!) I was able to pretty quickly pinpoint the problem to the temperature sensor that is part of the glow plug circuit. I unplugged one wire and it fired right up!

Anyways, just thought I'd let you guys know there is one more c223 back on the road now. The jeep isn't "done" (are they ever?) but it's moving me around again

Takin' 'er easy,