you dont need the engine installed in the car, just hook your
compression tester to it, hook power directly to the starter to crank it
over a few times.
BillR wrote:
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Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 08:51:53 -0500
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] engines
To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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thats why you always check the compresson of the engine on the ground
before you even go to install it.
BillR wrote:
The first engine was one that the seller 'knew the car personally and it ran
great'. He lied somewhere in there. Mechanic has a diesel compression
setup, but only for installed engines.
That second engine came with a complete check-out and full compression test
printed out showing 365 lbs / cylinder from Potomac German. All I could
have done is taken my small knowledge of MB diesels to the parts supplier
[third engine came from Maryland] and requested they do it again with me
watching. I wouldn't have known any more than I did. Perhaps the indy
doing the checks was having a lazy day. Engine #3 came from the sellers
personal car [Potomac German employee] and he says it runs as it should and
he changed the oil every 3k. I have had to trust my mechanic [AutoWorx in
Melbourne], a very good choice; and trust the suppliers, a bad and
questionable choice. I love the car enough that I will be happy if my $4500
gives me a good and reliable car. It is my sincere hope that this engine
outlasts me, and with my updated plumbing I plan to stick around for awhile.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
300SD EM 265K / 200K engine - maybe
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