It seems than at Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:59:34 -0700, Jim wrote:
> >> Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole
> >> for the block heater - there is a normal welsch plug .
> > requires a _big_ lever and a very sturdy 17 mm (3/4 inch)
> > hex. But once the plug is loose, the rest of
>> Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole
>> for the block heater - there is a normal welsch plug .
> requires a _big_ lever and a very sturdy 17 mm (3/4 inch) hex.
> But once the plug is loose, the rest of the job is easy. *smile*
His point is that his engine does _not_ have
It seems than at Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:34:07 +0200, Peter wrote:
> Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole
> for the block heater - there is a normal welsch plug .
>
> Thanks for the tips
> Peter
So did two of mine. I installed a factory block heater. It
requires a _big_ lever
Merle
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] best way to start worn out diesel
Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole for the block
heater - there is a normal welsch plug .
Thanks for the tips
Peter
2008/7/10 Fmiser <[EM
Unfortunately my SA spec OM617 does not have a threaded hole for the block
heater - there is a normal welsch plug .
Thanks for the tips
Peter
2008/7/10 Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> It seems than at Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:19:45 +0200, Peter wrote:
>
> > My old w123 300D is on its last 10km , com
It seems than at Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:19:45 +0200, Peter wrote:
> My old w123 300D is on its last 10km , compression +- 15
> bar and it currently requires about 12 sec of glowing ( new
> type plugs ) and seconds of cranking at 10degC ambient. Now
> the question is do you glow twice and possibl
On Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:19:45 +0200 "Peter Merle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Further throttling help with cold starting ? - the idea being that all
> that excess air drawn in when starting cools the intake charge
> unnecessarily.
Partial throttle does help starting. Your engine doesn't have a thr
Peter wrote: "My old w123 300D is on its last 10km , compression +- 15 bar
and it currently requires about 12 sec of glowing ( new type plugs ) and
seconds of cranking at 10degC ambient."
How many miles? Are you sure it is on its legs? Have you checked chain
stretch? My old 123 have near
if you are going to sacrifice something in this process, it's the glow plugs
that you want to use up. keep on glowing!
most people here hate monark glow plugs because they are short lived, but
i'd recommend them for your situation and replace at least every year. you
can also get a higher torque
My old w123 300D is on its last 10km , compression +- 15 bar and it
currently requires about 12 sec of glowing ( new type plugs ) and seconds
of cranking at 10degC ambient. Now the question is do you glow twice and
possibly reduce cranking time , or reduce glow time and crank more - there
is
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