[MBZ] '87 300TD head removal
Dieselvolk, Can anyone provide the specifications for the shop-made slide rail pin pulling tool? I think it is supposed to be a bolt 6mm in diameter with a nut and stack of washer, but how long, how deep a washer stack, and are the threads 6mm x1.0 or some other dimension? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD head removal
Max Dillon wrote: Dieselvolk, Can anyone provide the specifications for the shop-made slide rail pin pulling tool? I think it is supposed to be a bolt 6mm in diameter with a nut and stack of washer, but how long, how deep a washer stack, and are the threads 6mm x1.0 or some other dimension? I wouldn't sweat the details too much (but I've got an assortment of 4, 5, and 6mm bolts laying around already). Just find a bolt that threads in smoothly, stick a washer and a socket over it, make sure it goes in 4 threads before it gets tight, and crank down on it until you meet resistance or it comes out. (you don't want to bottom out on the threads and then keep turning it) If you bottomed out, unscrew it and start over with a longer socket or more washers. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD head removal
I don't have a nice assortment to select from, so I'll need to go buy something. You think it could be between 4, 5 and 6mm? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Wed, March 16, 2011 10:52:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD head removal Max Dillon wrote: > Dieselvolk, > > Can anyone provide the specifications for the shop-made slide rail pin > pulling >tool? I think it is supposed to be a bolt 6mm in diameter with a nut and >stack >of washer, but how long, how deep a washer stack, and are the threads 6mm x1.0 >or some other dimension? I wouldn't sweat the details too much (but I've got an assortment of 4, 5, and 6mm bolts laying around already). Just find a bolt that threads in smoothly, stick a washer and a socket over it, make sure it goes in 4 threads before it gets tight, and crank down on it until you meet resistance or it comes out. (you don't want to bottom out on the threads and then keep turning it) If you bottomed out, unscrew it and start over with a longer socket or more washers. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD head removal
Max Dillon wrote: I don't have a nice assortment to select from, so I'll need to go buy something. You think it could be between 4, 5 and 6mm? Oops, it looks like I guessed small. I thought the threaded hole was in the pin, but it's only in the head of the pin, and is pretty large. Somebody made a puller for a 617 with an 8x1.25 bolt. Looks like you run a long bolt into the tensioner pin until it bottoms out, then run a nut down on the bolt to extract. One guy had an 8.8 bolt fail, so he bought a grade 12.9 for more pull before failure. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=288848 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD head removal
Mitch, Thanks! A little research in the service manuals shows that the same tool is used for both OM617 and OM603 engines, so I shall procure the 8x1.25 grade 12.9 bolt and proceed. Still need to find the time for all this work though... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Wed, March 16, 2011 2:05:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '87 300TD head removal Max Dillon wrote: > I don't have a nice assortment to select from, so I'll need to go buy >something. You think it could be between 4, 5 and 6mm? Oops, it looks like I guessed small. I thought the threaded hole was in the pin, but it's only in the head of the pin, and is pretty large. Somebody made a puller for a 617 with an 8x1.25 bolt. Looks like you run a long bolt into the tensioner pin until it bottoms out, then run a nut down on the bolt to extract. One guy had an 8.8 bolt fail, so he bought a grade 12.9 for more pull before failure. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=288848 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
