Throttle body was a used take off. Does this involve busting out the soldering iron? I am getting good at that after soldering up a GPS radio tracker for my kids rocket, so I have all the kit.
On Tue, May 7, 2019, 2:34 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Probably a bad feedback pot on the throttle body. How long ago was it > replaced, and where did it come from? > > -D > > > > On May 7, 2019, at 3:45 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 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 > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > 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
