I don't know for sure. I don't even have anything at home to hook it up to. I just called the tow truck guy and he was there in like 15 minutes and took it to my mechanic to sort out. I didn't have time to do anything else with it.
On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 12:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I see on the FB 210 list that the crank sensor gets wonky and causes > something like this, maybe some other sensor in there that talks to the > computer. Does it throw a code? > > --FT > > On 5/7/19 3:07 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > > Kinda stumbles occasionally to the point it wont actually go anywhere > when > > the accelerator is pressed, but is still running and doesnt actually die. > > Then miraculously cures itself for a week or two, then it happens again. > > Between episodes it goes like a rocket as usual. No warning lights. No > > smoke. No worrisome gauge readings. Throttle body has been replaced and > the > > upper harness. Maybe one of the modules is bad? Or one of the coils? > > Anybody had this happen before? > > > > > > > > On Tue, May 7, 2019, 11:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> So I went and took a look at this thing. The whole cab was pretty much > >> a rust bucket (well, not a bucket, more like a colander) -- roof was > >> perforated, windshield surround was a good part rusted through, floor > >> boards rusted (due to rain through the roof), seats moldy. The engine > >> bay looked half decent and fairly clean, no idea if it would fire or > >> not. Tires were holding air, not sure how much I would trust them but I > >> guess they would roll. The glovebox had a manual for the truck (or one > >> like it). The box was in good shape. The lift was all rusty and > >> sitting on the ground, that would have to be lifted or removed to move > >> the truck, which would require getting the engine running and some > >> hydraulics pumping, or some muscle (and air wrenches) to remove it. Had > >> a big air tank, I presume for the brakes (I think I saw "air over > >> hydraulics" on some site), no idea how to get those working but maybe > >> they would be a (good) surprise. > >> > >> I was thinking to offer the guy $500 and have it towed off, use it for > >> storage for now then see about getting it running. Or maybe try to fire > >> it up and see if it might move and stop. That would be interesting. > >> > >> Plate says it is a L 1116/51, 25000lb max weight, says like 10k empty on > >> the side, 21k GVW. > >> > >> The OM352A engine looks to be fairly common in Unimogs too, looks like > >> parts are readily available and guys who deal with them quite a bit. > >> Groups on benzworld and peachparts for mogs. > >> > >> NHTSA have a VIN decoder! > >> > >> Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ TRUCK COMPANY INC > >> <https://vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov/decoder/Manufacturer/Details/15880> > >> > >> Vehicle Type: TRUCK > >> > >> Model Year: 2013 (no it's a 1983) > >> > >> Make: MERCEDES-BENZ > >> > >> Model: L1116 > >> > >> Body Class: Truck > >> > >> Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 > >> kg) > >> Axles: > >> Engine Displacement (L): 5.669924144 > >> Axle Configuration: > >> Drive Type: > >> Cylinders: 6 > >> Primary Fuel Type: Diesel > >> Engine Model: OM 352A > >> Engine Brake (HP): 164 > >> > >> Thoughts? I guess I could throw out a number to the guy, see if he > >> bites or wants to dicker. Antiques shop, I think they are selling it out > >> and getting rid of all the old stuff they have (was some beautiful old > >> furniture for pretty reasonable prices, not that I need more old sh*t). > >> > >> --FT > >> > >> On 5/6/19 2:47 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >>> It must be quite a thing to drive. That big box in between the seats a > >>> heater, or air conditioner? > >>> The shifter is waaaay down between the seats... > >>> > >>> The Pisten Bully the snowmobile club owns has an OM352LA, the LA is > >>> intercooled and turbocharged. Transplantation seems harder than its > >>> worth but having a spare engine appeals... > >>> > >>> -Curt > >>> > >>> On Monday, May 6, 2019, 2:37:10 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-classic-mbz-box-truck-with/6882187434.html > >>> Wonder if it can get running (and would stop)? Looks like tires have > >>> air in them. > >>> > >>> Offer $800? From a quick googling it looks like these are fairly > common > >>> and parts are likely easy to get. > >>> > >>> Is it BaTworthy? > >>> > >> > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-l-1116-om352-a-turbo-diesel/ > >>> here's one running and outfitted sold for $1800 > >>> > https://www.proxibid.com/1980-Mercedes-L-1116-S1/lotInformation/38664184 > >>> > >>> -- > >>> --FT > >>> > >>> > >>> _______________________________________ > >>> 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 > >>> > >> -- > >> --FT > >> > >> _______________________________________ > >> 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 > > > > > -- > --FT > > > _______________________________________ > 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
