[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Craig, it will either have an ADA (pressure chamber) or a manual screw
adjustment in place of the ADA. Only 74 and earlier diesels (the ones with
butterfly plates in the inlets) did not have ADAs, to my knowledge
Look again, please, and tell us what's on the top of
In a message dated 6/19/2005 2:02:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have an NA 300D (Euro 1984) engine in my ex-240D. It goes fairly well
here in Los Alamos, New Mexico, but it doesn't have an ADA.
Craig, it will either have an ADA (pressure chamber) or a man
On a trip to Greenland in Feb '78 aboard a C-141, a steward handed out
little foam ear plugs during engine start. One of the passengers chewed
them - thought they were bubble gum.
Wilton
In a message dated 6/19/2005 2:55:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
One question, though- when backing off the adjusting screw, how will I
know how much is too much? Should I be watching for smoking under
accelleration?
Lee,
Yes, the rule of thumb is excess
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On 6/19/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mr. Rat
What you can sigs for how much iron you own but not who you are?
Come on down I´ll give you the brother in law deal with the California
discount so you won´t pout over my sig.
Oh ya my 380SEL mileage is 487,000 miles, may be you should lie a little
about your mileage & maybe I shouldn´t
What...you want us discuss your Vacation Rentals? :>)
John
On 6/19/05, Don & Teresa Merriman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Am I missing something, helmets, Dodge trucks with French engines, & ear
> protection and not very dam much about what the forum is to be about, Benz
> stuff.
>
> On 6/19/05,
Thanks, Jim-
I backed the adjusting screw on the altitude adjusting box a full turn
and took it for a test drive. It seems to have picked up a little bit of
accelleration even down here at sea level. It will be a few weeks before
I can check it out in LV. If needed, I can back it out another t
Am I missing something, helmets, Dodge trucks with French engines, & ear
protection and not very dam much about what the forum is to be about, Benz
stuff.
On 6/19/05, Laurence MacNeill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> At 07:12 AM 6/19/2005, you wrote:
>
> >Thomas Kase wrote:
> > > Personally, I
Radio? What's that? I haven't owned a car with a working radio in years.
I much prefer '' mechanical music '' as in the Rush song, Red Barchetta.
Henry Kolesnik wrote:
We lived in Denver witha 78 300CD and used it go skiing many times...
I never ever got a ticket for going too fast..
Enjoy the slug or trade it..
Why are you mobing to LV NM?
Many reasons. LVNM is a pretty cool town, a small town in the mountains,
but with three coll
On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 09:46:46 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> In a message dated 6/18/2005 5:15:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> Hi, all-
>
> My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or
> so. We drove up there last week in our 19
The secret to dealing with a noisy car is a high-power stereo system...
Lee
Laurence MacNeill wrote:
At 03:05 PM 6/19/2005, you wrote:
Loud activities-like driving your 240D? I have considered wearing them
in mine.
If I were going on a long road-trip, I would definitely do it... That
th
Sunil Hari wrote:
Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino
interior, no rust. Purty.
So was the car.
Saw a 300D turbo in nice condition on I-285 last night. Purposefully blew
their doors off in the wagon.
Buncha jerks here in Atlanta; never wave back, blip the light
At 03:08 PM 6/19/2005, you wrote:
Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino
interior, no rust. Purty.
So was the car.
On 6/19/05, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I eased up beside a beautiful, glistening, ivory 82-85 123 at a stoplight
> coupla days ago.
At 03:05 PM 6/19/2005, you wrote:
Loud activities-like driving your 240D? I have considered wearing them
in mine.
If I were going on a long road-trip, I would definitely do it... That
thing is loud on the highway... But for regular every-day driving it's not
bad... Once you get above abou
Saw a girl in a 1984 300CD yesterday - maroon exterior, palomino
interior, no rust. Purty.
So was the car.
On 6/19/05, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I eased up beside a beautiful, glistening, ivory 82-85 123 at a stoplight
> coupla days ago. 'Tried to give driver thumbs up. He
Loud activities-like driving your 240D? I have considered wearing them
in mine.
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
I personally can't stand to wear stuff on the OUTSIDE of my ears...
I've
found that those cheap foam ear-plugs are just fine for me... You can
get
a pack
At 07:12 AM 6/19/2005, you wrote:
Thomas Kase wrote:
> Personally, I am a stickler for wearing hearing protectors when I
engage in even
> marginally loud activities
Back in the 1980's I got a set of the best Silencio muffs I could find (NRR of
24 or 25dB) Wore them for everything imaginable,
Andy,
Are you interested in coming down to west bay/south County?
There are a couple here.
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
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Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 7:35 AM
T
Paul Raheb wrote:
I use Lucas fuel additive and oil stabilizer. NICE STUFF
http://www.lucasoil.com/products/index.sd
Mercedes does NOT approve ANY oil additive - use recommended oil and
there is no need for any oil additive. Most oil additives are NOT
beneficial.
Marshall
--
Ma
Well considering motor mounts/engine shocks is such an easy job I would
defiantly say fix that so you can get a higher resale.
N
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Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:06 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subje
It is a technical companion, to clarify my previous.
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From: "John Peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 12:10 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] It Arrived!
I knew that was coming! Where is Kaleb's offer?
:)
Van Cleve wrote:
> I think I will find someone to
> do the "wire feed, spot weld" on the 5th gear nut and the KDP "fix" also as
> I'm not quite up to digging that far into the Cummins at this point.
Did you notice any KDP parties being scheduled on TDR?
That's a great way to spend a Saturday: fir
I knew that was coming! Where is Kaleb's offer?
:)
Has anyone changed the fuel thermostat themselves? Looks easy but I can't
find the procedure on the 124 cd set I have.
I bought the STAR technical companion- it is enjoyable reading. Spans many
MB models, so has a few "quirks" and how to f
Give your wife the '91, you keep the '90
or sell it to me for $500.
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
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From: "John Peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Zeitgeist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:45 AM
Subject: Re:
I was waiting to see who would post that experiment.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/19/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Paul Raheb wrote:
> >
> > I use Lucas fuel additive and oil stabilizer. NICE STUFF
>
> All I know is that Bob the oil guy seems to hate Oil Stabilizer:
>
> http://www.b
Gary,
Assuming it runs, the value ranges $900.00 - $6000.00, unless Kaleb is
buying it, in which case they are all worth $500.00
Not long ago, Rusty sold an excellent daily driver for somewhere around
$4500.00 and I believe the buyer got a great deal.
The value varies because everything depends
I eased up beside a beautiful, glistening, ivory 82-85 123 at a stoplight
coupla days ago. 'Tried to give driver thumbs up. He ignored me. He
turned right and faded into the sunset. I continued home in my showroom,
arctic white 87 124.
Wilton
91 350SDL, 87 300D
Give your wife the '91, you keep the '90
or sell it to me for $500.
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
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From: "John Peterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Zeitgeist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes mailing list"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: [
If it's limited to what you've described, then $1000 should definitely
take care of it all.
On 6/19/05, John Peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am trying! It is my wife who hates it! I'd like to keep two of them for
> myself, but she won't let me! Would 1000 fix the below repairs? John
>
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shake down trip - Dodge/Cummins
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I am trying! It is my wife who hates it! I'd like to keep two of them for
myself, but she won't let me! Would 1000 fix the below repairs? John
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From: "Zeitgeist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 10:1
You forgot that price also depends on condition and deferred maintenance
Hank
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From: "Schisler, Gary" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 7:50 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Pricing a 240 for sale
Can anyone shed light
So, the 1990 300D 2.5 arrived via shipping from New Orleans for my wife- I'm
sad to say that it has a few problems. I think they can be fixed at a
reasonable cost- can anyone tell me rough numbers?
1.Broken Windshield
2.Rear Muffler
3.Motor Mounts
4.Alignment (st
In a message dated 6/18/2005 5:15:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hi, all-
My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or
so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz
does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gut
Why the fascination? Because it has the POTENTIAL to be a smog free
fuel, renewable and, a clean burning fuel. The downside, of course, is
that it takes more energy to generate H2 that it produces. It is more
expensive than gasoline or diesel but the possibilities are huge. I
envision a breakt
We lived in Denver witha 78 300CD and used it go skiing many times...
I never ever got a ticket for going too fast..
Enjoy the slug or trade it..
Why are you mobing to LV NM?
Hank
- Original Message -
From: "Lee Einer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, June 18,
Can anyone shed light on the appropriate price range for a nice 79 240D?
I may be selling mine but I can't for the life of me put a value on it.
None of the appropriate sources really seem to work for 26 year old
diesels. This car has been in our family since new so I am afraid that
I might try to
Hi,
I have been trying to do most of the work on my 83 300SD for the past
2 years, but I have taken a job with a long commute and just haven't
had time to do all the work myself. I am trying to find a shop around
here who 1) knows these older diesels and 2) does a good job. Does
anyone have any
Vacuum != shifting, gotcha.
I'll take a look at the rest of it. Chances are, he'll only want $250
for it, or so.
By "he," I mean my local MB dealer who sells me their old 123s when
people don't pay for the repair bill. Usually, I'm responsible for
the repair bill, and I get the whole car.
On 6
Van Cleve wrote:
> I may just have wanted an excuse to go on a little
> road trip with my "new to me" "94"Dodge PU with the 5.9 Cummens. Oh ya,
> I towed the dolly, just in case It turned out to be for real. The new
> trucks has a 5 speed (has #5 on shift knob),
The weak point on that NV4500,
Thomas Kase wrote:
> Personally, I am a stickler for wearing hearing protectors when I engage in
> even
> marginally loud activities
Back in the 1980's I got a set of the best Silencio muffs I could find (NRR of
24 or 25dB) Wore them for everything imaginable, lawn mowers, chain saws,
firearms,
"Ralph W." wrote:
>
> I have a used one sitting in my shed. I bought it on Ebay because I needed
> the attached oil cooler. It was advertised as good. Came from a car which
> was parted out.
If it was the one that I suggested somebody should bid on, I thought it looked
pretty good when I was at t
Paul Raheb wrote:
>
> I use Lucas fuel additive and oil stabilizer. NICE STUFF
All I know is that Bob the oil guy seems to hate Oil Stabilizer:
http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm
Roger that, I will personally tell him he is a moron.
Nick
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of John M McIntosh
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 11:42 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] long term health effects of diesel purge
Alas
It can be added:
High-altitude = less air means less O2 and less HP to increase HP is to increase O2 Three ways come to mindget a O2 bottle: 100% O2 and allow a small amount enter the air intake .. more HP
second method: drag racing fuel adds a additive which is rich in O2 to
vacuum has nothing to do with when it shifts.
Sunil Hari wrote:
I'm looking at an 85 300D, and it has a transmission problem - it
won't shift until about 4000 RPM. Seller claims it's a "vacuum
adjustment" that's needed, but I trust this guy as far as I can throw
him. What's the real deal?
Al
Dude, that was a great explanation of the relationship between air and
different fuels. Thanks.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/19/05, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> rumor has it that Lee wrote:
>
> > Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated
> > 300CD to regain some of the perf
rumor has it that Lee wrote:
> Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated
> 300CD to regain some of the performance at higher altitudes (besides
> adding a turbo?)
Then TimothyPilgrim wrote:
> On my carbureted motorcycle, I'd adjust the fuel/air mixture ratio by
> turning the s
Alas I can't find the link, but last winter I found a Material's
safety sheet on the diesel purge and I believe it was well over 50%
techtron, then kerosene. But I could be remembering wrong, let's see
if we can find it in Google, well no, but I'm sure someone *must*
have a copy somewhere.
rumor has it that Bill wrote:
> Instead of cutting the cable, adjust the brake in question .
> David Brodbeck wrote:
>
> >Fmiser wrote:
> >
> >
> >>How about the parking brake? A rusty cable can cause that problem.
> >I've >got one right now that need such help.
> >Yup. Everyone who said
In a message dated 6/18/2005 9:45:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Sell it to someone who lives in the flatlands
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
no, give it to a flatlander, like me.
Thank you, Jay
95 MB E300D 91K The new baby
83 MB 300D 241K The silver coffin
KirkSo your blue Dodge wont cut it, geez how many tires you trin' to
haul for that AMG? Ya, I wish you would find a Cummins so you could
figure out how to work on it so you could help me out when the time comes
:-) Still trying to sell the old F250 if you know of anyone that wants a
good
purge tends to be a happy product. results vary from little improvement to
miraculous results. we've never had anyone make a negative comment on the
product and have probably sold over 10,000 cans of it.
Hursty
At 10:33 PM 6/18/2005, you wrote:
Nick Wellinghoff wrote:
One of my mechanics
John...if you are out there, I tried the link below and got a 404...Did you
get around to doing your wheels?
Thanks!!
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of
John Peterson
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 12:34 PM
To
Nick Wellinghoff wrote:
One of my mechanics once told me NOT to use diesel purge because it is bad
for the seals etc in the IP and eats away at the metal. H, was he
totally full of it or what?
Nick
82 300SD
GARBAGE
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned que
Sunil,
Don't assume it was running properly when it was last shut off. Remember:
Assume=Ass u me.
Ken
"If I can't fix it, it don't get fixed"
Mercedes: Too many to list (35-40)
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From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sen
Sunil Hari wrote:
I'm looking at an 85 300D, and it has a transmission problem - it
won't shift until about 4000 RPM. Seller claims it's a "vacuum
adjustment" that's needed, but I trust this guy as far as I can throw
him. What's the real deal?
Also, if said car hasn't been started in a few mon
The kickdown switch under the throttle pedal is probably stuck down.
Negotiate a price, then pull it up with a pair of pliers. Rusty has
replacements for around $30 IIRC.
BTW, Thanks Kaleb for keeping this list alive...
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
- Original Message -
From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMA
Nope - the ADA does the fuel dilevery adjustment for you
automatically. Diesel engines don't control the air/fuel mixture the
same as a vergasser engine -
On 6/18/05, TimothyPilgrim <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On my carbureted motorcycle, I'd adjust the fuel/air mixture ratio by
> turning the scr
How much does the guy want for it? It sounds like a simple vacuum control
valve (VCV) adjustment could be needed. Every once in a while, someone
selling an MB diesel with a tranny problem thinks it's something serious,
but it not. You may get lucky, especially if it's faster than your '84.
Lee Einer wrote:
Hi, all-
My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or
so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz
does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutless at the higher altitude.
Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspi
Sunil Hari wrote:
> Question - are the chrome wheel well strips from the MB factory, or
> aftermarket?
Aftermarket, I think. They're a popular way to hide wheel well rust, in
states that salt the roads in the winter.
Sell it to someone who lives in the flatlands
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Lee Einer
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 7:19 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Al
I'm looking at an 85 300D, and it has a transmission problem - it
won't shift until about 4000 RPM. Seller claims it's a "vacuum
adjustment" that's needed, but I trust this guy as far as I can throw
him. What's the real deal?
Also, if said car hasn't been started in a few months (aka "sittin"),
That car would probably be sweet, except for all the crap they added to it.
I mean, it's like painting a DeLorean - whatever you paid for the
paint job, you just lowered the value of the car by that much.
Question - are the chrome wheel well strips from the MB factory, or aftermarket?
On 6/18/05
On my 123 the MB 's CD also stated 45', but when I finally found the
star it was more like 30' or so . a flashlight was better finding it
than a drop light . It only take a few turns to adjust the brakes,
and since you are loosing it, this will add more slack on the cable
.Try some
Chris,
I hope this is the last post I have to make on the ninny topic - wear whatever
you want - in private - just don't run to the lawmakers or run off your mouth
about what others should be doing - the latter two qualifies you as a ninny -
the first is perfectly OK.
Personally, I am a st
On my carbureted motorcycle, I'd adjust the fuel/air mixture ratio by
turning the screw. Can that be done on a 300CD?
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/18/05, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi, all-
>
> My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or
> so. We drove up there
Those low-profile tires just look silly.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/17/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Somebody had to be on crack to screw up this 126 like they did...
> Or has serious brain fade.
>
> Check out -
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&
You guessed right - get a turbo engine.
On 6/18/05, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi, all-
>
> My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or
> so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz
> does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutles
Bill Gallagher wrote:
> Instead of cutting the cable, adjust the brake in question .
Will the adjusters still back it off even if the cable isn't fully
released? If so, I'll have to have another go at trying to find the
adjuster star. I spent a while peering in those bolt holes but couldn't
LOL! The only time I tried snowboarding, I wore wrist guards. I ended
up with a sprained ankle.
1st run of the day, 100 feet from the top of the chairlift.
Much beer was consumed in the chalet that day while I waited for my
friends who were enjoying their's.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 6/17/05, Curt
I have a used one sitting in my shed. I bought it on Ebay because I needed
the attached oil cooler. It was advertised as good. Came from a car which
was parted out.
'83 300CD my car
'90 300D '01 E320 Wagonwife's cars
'82 300TD parts car
'82 240D (just sold)
'82 300TD currently smashed
Might I add that the 300C, Charger and Magnum are produced at the
Brampton plant, also in Ontario.
In fact, Ontario is the most prosperous auto production location in
North America, topping even Michigan. Many of the highest-volume
domestic models are produced here, but I don't think any trucks ar
Hi, all-
My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or
so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz
does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty gutless at the higher altitude.
Is there anything that can be done with a normally aspirated 300CD to
reg
OK Don, first try tighting the bolts. Some times the gasket 'shrinks'.
DWS
OK Don wrote:
http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/616index.html
Seems to be down - is there another 616 manual on line anywhere?
I need to replace the gasket where the oil filter stand mounts to the
block
Instead of cutting the cable, adjust the brake in question .
Bill
1981 300 TD
David Brodbeck wrote:
Fmiser wrote:
How about the parking brake? A rusty cable can cause that problem. I've
got one right now that need such help.
Yup. Everyone who said "parking brake" gets a prize.
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