Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

2019-09-29 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Yes, Mitch. It shifts just how you describe with a non-working modulator or no vac signal. When it’s floored, shifts are near redline and smooth, but very firm if not floored. The PB booster works very well as does the shutoff. All lines to the lock circuit have been capped. I’ll have to do plen

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

2019-09-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If the modulator isn't working or isn't getting a vacuum signal, the trans will shift hard enough at full throttle all the time. In other words, it'll feel right with your foot on the floor and shift hard otherwise. Do the power brakes work? How about the power door locks? You might have a big

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

2019-09-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's a good report! I wouldn't worry about the compression test to much, if the engine fires right up when cold, the compression is fine. I'd spend the money on a used engine oil analysis. Engine miss at hot idle could be an injector issue, or more rarely a problem with a delivery valve. O

[MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

2019-09-28 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Today, my nephew and I set off in Hildegard to fill her up with Diesel and take a drive to pick up some wings for dinner. The fuel sender actually works! However, the odometer does not, so who knows how many hundreds of thousands of miles are on her? I’m a little unsure if the moderate blow by w