Mitch, In your case, you had an IP full of fuel. In my case, I ran dry which means that the system was empty from the tank all the way through the IP.
It takes a little longer to prime when you run out of fuel while traveling down the highway at 80 MPH! Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2008 9:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Running on empty/BTDT! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Peter, and all, > > I have run out of fuel in my diesels several times over the last 35 years, both on purpose, and not!? If you cut the engine at the very first stumble, it will restart quite easily, no priming pump needed, When I changed the main fuel filter on the W116.120 (with leaky primer pump), I did it with the engine warm. I do not pour unfiltered fuel into the center of a filter before installing it, not ever. IPs are too expensive to fix. The car started right up, and started to stumble. I used the throttle to hold it at 2000-2500 rpm until it ran smoothly. As you say, not a problem unless you totally lose your prime. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.9/1239 - Release Date: 1/23/2008 10:24 AM _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
