In a message dated 6/13/2007 4:02:24 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So we normally start in 2nd (in my '77 300D) unless you really put your foot
into it (like I normally do) is that right?
Lately, after slowing down and braking normally, the tranny will not get
In a message dated 4/11/2007 1:36:08 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/310041158.html
Bob,
It looks pretty nice! The trans is worth more than $600. I think he means
it needs a new key switch, about $100 plus labor.
In a message dated 3/29/2007 10:17:36 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I am coming up on a major maintenance and wonder if there is any reason not
to convert from dexron iii/mercon (which is what the 300SD has been getting
for as long as I know) to Mobil 1 ATF?
In a message dated 3/26/2007 6:34:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I need to replace the compressor on my CD and will switch to R134 at the
sametime. Are there other things (sensor/pressure switches) that need to be
replaced also? TIA all.
Luther,
IF
In a message dated 3/25/2007 11:25:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The 74 240D is running great...except for the buzzer...which goes on when I
brake hard, and sometimes when I depress the clutch, but it goes off when I
shift into neutral (4 speed manual)!
holy crap!!
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In a message dated 3/17/2007 5:11:59 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I pretty much nailed it down to what Kaleb suggests: Bad #1 rod
bearing, collapsed #1 rings. It all supports the symptoms: Hammering
at 1/2 RPM, blue smoke out the tail pipe and oil coming out
In a message dated 3/13/2007 4:58:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Today I cleaned my motor and replaced the head cover gasket, which I blamed
to cause all the oil on the outside of the motor.
Took it for a drive and noticed at a stop after 15 miles that the
In a message dated 3/8/2007 4:59:34 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My temperature gaugee (which is the combo fuel gauge, and lube oil
pressure gauge) is very speratic flipping around alot. I changed this whole
gauge unit out, same thing with the replacement,
In a message dated 2/20/2007 4:10:40 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Many people have mentioned to me dangers of the reserve fuel can,
without thinking about its location. Remember this can is designed to
fit INSIDE a full size spare tire. Imagine the force it
In a message dated 2/16/2007 3:20:13 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Gump is keeping her charge light on while I drive. Not the bright
light you get prior to starting, but a subtle little glow that just
will not go out.
Is the battery going bad? Might the
In a message dated 2/16/2007 5:41:25 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My '83 300D idles very smoothly when started cold. After it's warmed up, it
idles roughly. After 5 or 10 miles on the highway it will sometimes sound
like a cylinder is missing. By the time I
In a message dated 2/14/2007 7:58:23 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Looks like this dude has a Xferable warranty.
You reckon it's one offered by the dealer they charge a bizillion $s for
when you buy the vehicle?
Would this be outside the years for sludge
In a message dated 2/15/2007 2:37:34 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
After having skimmed the block of my 300D engine there are a few spots
where there is a gap visible between cyl block and liner - should I fill
this gap with something ? Or leave it.
Peter,
In a message dated 2/12/2007 6:28:09 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That said, oil sludge is almost always a product of trapped moisture or
combustion product contaminants, coupled with improper (usually cool)
temperatures. It would seem that our Japanese
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In a message dated 1/29/2007 5:54:48 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, l02
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I suggest you ask your machinist to take a look and advise you - if it were
me and there were any question, I'd have the surface touched up - you;ll be
doing a lot of work to put the engine
In a message dated 1/22/2007 8:50:01 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We have a new arrival - she looks great, is healthy, responsive, and pumpkin
orange. A 74 240D, very clean, and the heater blower fan works! A fitting
replacement for the 79 240D that we sent
In a message dated 1/20/2007 5:50:31 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well after surfing around on my 114/115 MB Service Manual CD I discovered to
my
chagrin that the vacuum pump on my 74 240D requires maintenance by
addition of oil. I cant tell from the diagram
In a message dated 1/18/2007 3:31:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Would it be OK to adjust the valves on a 85 300D in cold weather, say 20
degrees F, or would it be a no,no?
I have not done the valves in 2 yrs and I don't have a heated garage.
Absolutely
In a message dated 1/15/2007 10:21:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Since the air intake is essentially wide open on a diesel (vac
governors excluded, but have the same effect), something has to control
engine speed.
The governor combines the engine speed
In a message dated 1/16/2007 9:06:57 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
How are the 3 bolts accessed that hold the IP? Looks to me the timing device
is covering these bolts.
Hans,
If it is like the late 87s, the three bolts are through bolts about 6 inches
long
In a message dated 1/15/2007 7:04:18 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Whataburgers are mostly in Texas but there might be some in border
regions. Big burgers made quickly to order, fresh fixins, many are open
24 hr. Also excellent brekkie taquitos.
--R
Chris
In a message dated 1/15/2007 5:28:16 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
On the in line injector pumps ( MW Type ) there is a centrifugal
governer which I understand attempts to control idle speed and maximum
rpm . What does it do between these two extreme ranges?
In a message dated 1/10/2007 12:51:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I had my '84 300D AC converted to R134 ~ 10 years ago and, other than having
to get a recharge every 2-3 years as the car sat garaged during those
winters, I haven't noticed any odors. The
In a message dated 1/8/2007 10:43:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Uh, here it starts to get interesting.
The motor in question is from an '85 Cali car and still has its original
injection pump but the 'black boxes' are GONE.
Not to steal Peter's thread, but
In a message dated 1/8/2007 12:55:09 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Eventually I dismantled my 300GD engine ( OM617.91 ) and discovered a
crack on cyl #1 between the two valves. Engine has never overheated in
last 6 years I have had it and water usage is
In a message dated 1/7/2007 10:31:33 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Planning to import so called ' crated' engines for a 1958 and a 1965
Chevy Impala convertible .
currently these have straight six engines as were fitted to most GM export
models of that
In a message dated 1/4/2007 3:13:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
OK, I got to looking at the MB 5 speed getrag I have. I dont see any
7xx type number on it, only thing it has is a couple of 117 part numbers
on the case. This tranny has the bell housing for
In a message dated 1/3/2007 9:23:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jer9
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you are talking about on line sources, I think that skinnerbox-steaky
and
braingear have both been shut down. MBCA has been having a sale on the
older
Bob,
Sounds to me like your main cartridge fuel filter is clogging up, that would
kill top end power as you describe. Cool running, would definitely add
smoke to your exhaust and reduce fuel mileage. You should verify the accuracy
of
your gauge (borrow an infrared thermometer and point
In a message dated 1/1/2007 10:57:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Way back in the day there was a source for chassis manuals... I've
been off the list for a while and was wondering if there is still a
source out there?
Thanks!!!
John
John,
If you are
In a message dated 12/11/2006 1:43:30 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What I mean is how can one tell that the installed long block is
actually a turbo diesel?
I bought a 1983 300D turbo from the back lot of a repair shop. Looking
under the hood - it appears that
In a message dated 12/7/2006 8:18:09 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
my list, my next one is the steering shock. How do i replace this,
Trivial. Jack up car, remove two bolts holding in shock, and replace.
They don't really get any easier than that job.
-- Jim
Dirty air cleaner. Yours is the oil filled, must be cleaned by hand, type
air cleaner. It may have been overfilled if someone else did it and this is
aggravated by parking on a slope.
Been there, done that.
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 264 K miles
98 ML 320, 146 K miles
In a message dated 12/6/2006 10:52:19 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Car is a 1979 240D, 106,000 miles. About 2,000 miles ago (of highway
travel) I de oiled, decacified and used a preston flush on cooling system.
Changed thermostat with new an some hoses. Car
---BeginMessage---
Yep, 6PM MST, and a repeat in 6 hours, that's midnight in Phoenix.
Randy, I hope you made the SEMA show, haven't heard much from you on the
show or the shoe test. I hope all went well for you. The Bully Dog diesel
truck will be of interest for those seeking
In a message dated 11/29/2006 7:20:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It's not as bad as the blower motor on the 114 / 115 bodies or the EGR tube
on my Son's M class, which is plugged up causes the check engine light to
come on.
The hose should last about 16
In a message dated 11/22/2006 7:43:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I went to Sears, Radio Shack, Home Depot and Lowes looking for a multimeter
that will test DC current to at least 30A.
Autozone was clearing out some 30 amp ad on amp meters for $6 each.
In a message dated 11/22/2006 9:12:05 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So...I rememeber Mr. Jim Friesen telling me about STP Son-of-a-Gun (or maybe
that 303 stuff) and silicone were used in some way but I don't remember
how..
Weatherstrip cement it is...
Bob,
In a message dated 11/18/2006 2:32:44 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/M-Benz-cyllinder-head-300-SDL_W0QQitemZ32005062
0207QQihZ011QQcategoryZ33617QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I wonder why a new head would require machine work?
Jim Friesen
Mak,
Definitely cross rotate the front tires. I have found that the tires will
take a set and wear just enough to make the car pull to the right. Cross
Rotating at every oil change, 4 to 6K, is the answer.
Now someone will no doubt chime in and say that you shouldn't cross rotate
In a message dated 11/16/2006 11:48:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Sorry just remembered, there is another way, it's called a coverlay and my
Mum's 190E has one, which looks quite good
http://www.coverlaymfg.com/index.php?crn=221
This is the easiest fix (no
In a message dated 11/12/2006 5:32:46 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What experience are you having with wheel balancing- I brought my 300D
in for snow tires and they put 4 Dunlop Graspics on the car. The car,
in nice weather, has Goodyear Triple Treads. When
In a message dated 11/12/2006 5:36:22 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have ben changing fuel filters in line and canister every 10,000 miles.
Manual says every 37K on a 1979 240D
Is this over kill or extra insurance. shoul I scale back? The groups
thoughts
In a message dated 11/6/2006 6:47:10 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Now that I have completed a strech of working 30 of the last 36 nights
(refueling outages are busy times at the old nuke plant), I believe I need to
politely asking Mr. Jim Friesen for an in
In a message dated 11/5/2006 7:38:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Beside all the normal slow to accelerate stuff, what is the general
concessis of those who have
driven and owned 115 chassis 220Ds as HIGHWAY cars. I have a real nice one
I have come
across
In a message dated 11/4/2006 10:12:09 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm not wanting to start another oil thread or anything, but I know
several of you do business on eBay, and I'm looking for the voices of
experience here.
I'm getting ready to try to unload a
In a message dated 11/1/2006 7:53:51 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The problem that I have had is most alignment shops do not know how to align
the W126s as a result they try to lock steering wheel pointing straight and
then do an alignment. This will usually
In a message dated 11/1/2006 9:22:12 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That's about 25mm of play according to the manual (about 1). 40mm is too
much
Sorry, my brain farted. I was thinking 25mm X 0.040= 1, which is roughly
correct, and I wrote 40mm
Regards,
In a message dated 11/1/2006 9:30:04 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Great post Jim, if you would've USED more CAPS, it would've SEEMED to come
from Marshall.
Thanks, Rick,
I am SURE some of my material came from Marshall's posts on the subject.
Jim in
In a message dated 10/30/2006 3:31:31 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Gump has decided to destroy her rear flex disk. I am thinking about
what else I need for my Rusty order. Should I do the whole drive shaft
with center bearing and both disk?
Clay,
If
First Marshall and now Spud, is someone, or something, taking our good
people away? Has anyone heard from Dave Meimann? I hope nothing untoward has
happened to these two gentlemen.
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 264 K miles
98 ML 320, 146 K miles
In a message dated 10/27/2006 6:31:39 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'd always laid it on the motor mounts, but they're new and
obviously functional. I suppose that next up on the suspicion
list for the engine's buzzing obnoxiously at around 2000 rpm
is the
In a message dated 10/27/2006 8:59:24 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Question is: Can having a break in your exhause pipe about 2/3 of the way to
the tailpipe (in other words, about under the rear seat, and just before the
muffler) cause enough cold air (remember
In a message dated 10/22/2006 7:36:10 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Need help finding a climate control relay. Looking for the electronic
switching unit for blower control. See the *.pdf on disk 2 of 123 83-600a
page
9 or the attached *.jpg.
Luther,
I
In a message dated 10/12/2006 8:42:18 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I installed a new hood pad on my 126 about 3 years ago. It totally
desintergrated. I think this is abnormal but can't figure out why.
Hans,
Do you have pack rats? they will chew the thing
In a message dated 10/13/2006 6:01:48 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My '79 non turbo 300D idle speed sometimes surges for no apparent reason
. It in fact happenen once when I was watching the engine and there was
nothing to explain the cause - eg aircon/linkage
took this picture at the local U Pull It yard. the pack rats were really
busy here.
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 263 K miles
98 ML 320, 146 K miles
inline: 70 450 SLC.jpg
In a message dated 10/2/2006 5:25:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Just ordered replacement brake reservoir grommets, as mine leak, and I have
a few questions (and I can't mind my [EMAIL PROTECTED] Manual CD, either).
1) Is there any special trick to
Loren
U Broke it! there is a necked down area at the back of the pump shaft that
is very weak and will break if the shaft is stressed. This is what locates
the pump shaft. A proper puller must be used.
Sorry,
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 263 K miles
98 ML 320, 146 K miles
In a message dated 9/30/2006 5:43:12 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Howdy -
I did an Oil Analysis on my '91 300D for the 1st time (I have a friend in
the business) ;-) since buying it in Feb 06 - and the Fuel content in the
oil is 3.1%. While that's well
In a message dated 9/28/2006 5:47:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So my wife spotted an old Mercedes in town the other day. Tonight we took a
ride over to check it out.
It turns out to be a 280C, my wife says the guy who owns the lot its on says
its a '75.
In a message dated 9/24/2006 4:13:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well I after my 420SEL bent the valves, I have been driving the worn out
300SD. The poor old car can barely get out of the driveway in the mornings.
Much less merge onto I40.
Trampas,
I
In a message dated 9/24/2006 8:01:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Why would you want to go thru the trouble of machining the head to make
the old injectors work when it would be much easier to just use the
newer style injectors?
Kaleb,
As I mentioned, I
In a message dated 9/22/2006 2:54:52 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
At times, car will not start. Nothing.
Turn key, glow plug indicator lights, then goes out, per normal.
Advance key to crank--- silent.
No solenoid click.
I've had the flat spotted starter a
In a message dated 9/21/2006 6:08:10 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Basically, my box seems to be at it's end. Last time I went in there and
just turned the input shaft of the gearbox by hand and watched the output
shaft for movement and I tightened it to it's
In a message dated 9/11/2006 5:13:25 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Any suggestions to make life easier? I have a reamer so I'm prepared in
case it's needed. I also have a thread chaser to clean the threads if
needed.
Anything I'm missing?
Larry,
In a message dated 9/6/2006 9:35:23 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Our own Chuck Landenberger is running for one of the DAL slots in MBCA. I
urge all of you who are MBCA members to Vote for Chuck. I can't think of
anyone I'd rather have on the board except
New ones, in the proper color, are still available and Rusty can get them
for the best price.
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles
98 ML 320, 145 K miles
Seriously I am interested to know how they function, are there sensors
which
detect the crumple zone crumpling or is there a sensor in the seat belt
mechanism which can tell when an emergency situation exists?
Same sensor that deploys the airbag.
Some seat belt pretensioners
In a message dated 8/29/2006 8:42:46 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
In looking through the papers that came with my 1985 300D I found the
original window invoice. It lists optional equipment, one of which is item
551, a Anti-Theft Alarm System. The cost was
In a message dated 8/30/2006 8:23:15 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Where is the vacuum pump located? That is probably
the first place to look for the alarm problem.
Allan,
I assumed you had an electric vacuum pump as most all MB from about 82 on
have
In a message dated 8/27/2006 7:09:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The brake lining light on my 124 just started flickering, seemingly
independent of whether the brake pedal is being pushed or not. I've
never seen this kind of intermittent behavior before; when
In a message dated 8/27/2006 4:39:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Anybody have any experience with dish network v direct tv? I have dish
now, but direct sent me an offer that is way cheaper than dish and has
all the movie channels. Wondered if anybody has
In a message dated 8/19/2006 2:15:04 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I THINK I've tested the door locking system with the Mity Vac. What I found
is that the door actuators on the front passenger door and the two rear
doors
leaked vacuum on the upper green
In a message dated 8/16/2006 6:15:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Thanks, Jim, I'll check with Rusty tomorrow. Couldn't find it on his online
catalog but did find a picture of it in IMPCOs catalog. It looks like the
switch mounts on the back of the
Fred,
Are you replacing the axles?
How many rings are forged into the axle shaft. Two rings are for 123 and SL
models, 3 rings would be for the 126 and if you have them, they will be too
long.
See my attached picture for an idea of what the rings look like for the 126
chassis'.
Jim
In a message dated 8/14/2006 8:12:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My Low Pressure Value is leaking after I recharged the system, you can
see the bubbles coming out. A couple days later, no cold AC. If I press
the value after the engine is stopped for several
In a message dated 8/15/2006 2:21:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
One of my sons customers offered to sell him his wifes E-300 CDI which is a
late model (He didn't get the year.)
Any information on it durability, mpg, special problems, etc. would be much
In a message dated 8/12/2006 4:06:09 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Okay, another classic: Where can I find Zerex G05 or is it Zerex GO5? I know
that it's acceptable in my Mercedes, and I believe that my Saab needs the
red stuff. So I thought the fluid in
In a message dated 8/6/2006 8:48:17 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
FYI, don't ever try to get an iron T-post out of the ground by pulling on it
really hard. They can snap, causing a blood fountain to come out of your
head, followed by a 7.5 hour trip to the ER
In a message dated 8/3/2006 7:09:15 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
POSTMORTEM: When i took the manifold off the compressor from the SDL, the
old black o-rings were clearly eroded. The manifold is sealed to the
compressor with 4 o-rings. It appears the true
In a message dated 8/3/2006 8:18:28 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Probably R-12 or Freeze 12. I am not sure I want the car to go off like a
North Korean rocket from using Jim's propane cocktail if i hit Bambi some
night.
You know the old saying: 1 ounce
_FREON R-12 AND MINERAL OIL IN 3.5 OZ PRESSURIZED CAN_
(http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29323-2357-0?uid=7240212site=0ver=EOISSA080805item=150018254410lk
=ItemDescriptionANDimage)
All this talk about AC systems--check out my Ebay listing for mineral oil in
a small pressurized tapper can.
the pump went out today, Saturday, at about 1 PM. they said figure 3
working days to get it.. Try the archives at this web site for info on how
to set
up the timing on these pumps. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
(mailto:Mercedes@okiebenz.com)Rusty, who sells Mercedes parts at
guaranteed lowest
In a message dated 7/29/2006 8:37:46 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm starting to have what I think is excessive noise from the A/C compressor
on my '81 300SD. I am pretty sure the compressor was a reman installed
about 18 months ago. Any recommendations for
In a message dated 7/24/2006 7:42:27 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Since I got my '95 E300D back on the road after removing the engine to clean
up after a disintegrated vacuum pump, I still have a few minor problems:
1. The engine now idles at 800 to 1200 RPM.
In a message dated 7/24/2006 10:01:39 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Climbed into the '77 300D last night after having eaten mounds of Chinese
chow (delardassification project starts today) and, when I switched on the
headlights, there were no dash lights, no
In a message dated 7/23/2006 10:05:24 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Getting ready to head out the door to drive it to work today
Kaleb,
WARP SPEED, aye aye, Captain
Have fun
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles
98 ML 320, 143 K miles
Someone suggested a trucking company for handling heavy stuff. I know I
saved it but where? I have an engine to ship and would like to help the buyer
if possible.
Thanks,
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 262 K miles
98 ML 320, 143 K miles
In a message dated 7/21/2006 9:48:48 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have a 2001 Yukon XL 4X4 that the wife usually drives. I took a trip to
the landfill this morning with it and noticed the brake pedal is pulsing
when I applied the brakes. There is not
Looked at a 40+/- gallon horizontal tank twin cylinder (?dual stage?) Model
1500 air compressor this evening. Appears to be 50's or 60's year of
manufacture. Plate says it's rated for 134-175 psi. Anyone have experience
with
this brand/model compressor and can give feedback good or
In a message dated 7/21/2006 9:40:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Someone suggested a trucking company for handling heavy stuff. I
know I saved it but where? I have an engine to ship and would
like to help the buyer if possible.
Any trucking company
In a message dated 7/21/2006 10:34:18 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What about tank condition? Any suggestions about judging that?
In many states, compressed air tanks used commercially, must have inspection
plugs. We used to have to get them freed up and ready
In a message dated 7/21/2006 2:06:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
car is a '81 300TD, diff is full of 12kMile old Mobil 1 gear oil. Mileage is
213K miles.
I notice a dull whine upon acceleration, not on coast. whines also on
steady driving but not as loud as
In a message dated 7/17/2006 8:05:53 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
SoI get off the freeway yesterday after driving home from the old nuke
plant.I drop off my carpool charge and then get back on Indianschool Road,
where the speed linit is 35mph. I drive
In a message dated 7/16/2006 7:59:07 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What are the main differences in the engines from an
85 CD and a 79 SD?? I'm toying with buying a nice 79
SD and have a crunched 85 CD with only 97K on the
clock. I'm wondering if the CD engine
In a message dated 7/12/2006 12:46:41 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I shall make some calls...thanks fellers
Bob,
I had some Rams Head sheep skins that lasted 18 years. When they needed
cleaning, I ran them in the washing machne,on gentle, with Woolite,
My sheepskins are starting to smell like wet sheepdog skins
Bob.
It is possible that the smell you are attributing to the sheep skins is
actually coming from the Air Conditioner. Only this time of the year, in
Phoenix, does the AC make enough condensate to activate the moldy smell
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