Dusted with talcum powder --FT Sent from iPhone
> On Nov 10, 2018, at 10:19 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/pts/d/wd-turbo-oem-mercedes-crate/6733305428.html > > On Sat, Nov 10, 2018, 4:50 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > >> All possible. I did not see damage externally. I might be able to source >> a rebuildable OM617 if there is need and one is not available from Jasper. >> >> >> >> clay monroe >> redgh...@comcast.net >> >> >> >>> On Nov 10, 2018, at 2:54 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Broken crankshaft? Not usual with an OM617, but possible. especially >> if someone changed the flywheel, etc. >>> Broken chain/camshaft/cam towers is possible. with that, you can >> generally hear the chain hit the case, then the cam and bearings crunch, >> then silence, as you coast to a stop. >>> Rod thrown? >>> >>> It does not sound like that engine will be revived without much $$$$. >>>> clay monroe via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> November 10, 2018 at 1:56 PM >>>> … and much smoking, with grinding noise as the SD coasted to a stop. >>>> >>>> I was headed to a club event (DIY shop for the day) and of a sudden, >> the engine produced a rumbling harmonic, then went BOOM, with smoke >> trailing, motor went dead, and the grinding too place while the RPM were >> dropping. >>>> >>>> Once sort of safely out of the lane of traffic, I popped the hood and >> tried to see if there were massive leakage. I found none. Oil was at top of >> the mark. Trans fluid was warm and smelling ok. Coolant overflow tank was >> below the low mark. No smells of evil from under the hood, no sign of >> obvious damage under the car from front to back. I was about 12 miles from >> the venue, but figured I would be stupid to attempt to get there, even if >> folks would be on hand to assist in repairs, so I called AAA. >>>> >>>> I attempted to get it to crank, but all it did was poot out some more >> smoke, and would not crank again. The glow system worked, just not enough >> power in the starter to spin the motor. Maybe too much resistance in the >> block? Battery is about six month old and got a full charge after draining >> two weeks ago. >>>> >>>> The SD is now parked at my indy awaiting his prognosis on Monday. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> clay >>>> >>>> 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green >>>> 1986 SDL - Polei >>>> 1982 300 SD - Allen >>>> >>>> retired models- >>>> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap >>>> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery >>>> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran >>>> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV >>>> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
