Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-08 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Are the pencil plugs the same size as the old style? IE - are the threads the > same? Do they just screw in or is some form of adapter required? No. There are special pencil-style plugs that fit in the old loop-style holes. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Are the pencil plugs the same size as the old style? IE - are the threads the same? Do they just screw in or is some form of adapter required? Randy On 08/02/2024 12:02 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 20:26:13 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: Did you need a different

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 20:26:13 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just > rewire them? I used a new, different controller. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-07 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
that was a southern Car. Georgia & NC On Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 3:27 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just > rewire them? > > When I bought Dwight's '78 240D it had been cleverly converted to pencil >

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just rewire them? When I bought Dwight's '78 240D it had been cleverly converted to pencil plugs by installing pencil plugs and adding a button on the dash that triggered a Ford starter solenoid. Unfortunately whoever had wired

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 22:57:42 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I guess I never mailed that…. Perhaps I will remember when I get back > home. Should I remind you? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I guess I never mailed that…. Perhaps I will remember when I get back home. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2024, at 10:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 21:10:03 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Do you recall what the HP increase was? > > I think it

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 21:10:03 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Do you recall what the HP increase was? I think it was about 6 HP, but I'm not sure. The manuals I gave you with the 240D/3.0 have the information _somewhere_ ... Craig > > On Feb 6, 2024, at 9:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Do you recall what the HP increase was? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2024, at 9:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 19:47:28 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Someone refresh my memory. Difference between a 1980 and a 1982 240D >> engine. I know the HP

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-06 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 19:47:28 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Someone refresh my memory. Difference between a 1980 and a 1982 240D > engine. I know the HP increased a little after certain years. When did > the switch to pencil glow plugs happen? IIRC, the middle of 1982. You can

[MBZ] 240D engines

2024-02-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Someone refresh my memory. Difference between a 1980 and a 1982 240D engine. I know the HP increased a little after certain years. When did the switch to pencil glow plugs happen? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D on BAT

2023-09-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes but IMO not worth it for what it is. On Thu, Sep 14, 2023, at 18:19, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > SOLD…$6.5K > > In today’s world, not insane. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 14, 2023, at 10:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Manila beige local car.

Re: [MBZ] 240D on BAT

2023-09-14 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
SOLD…$6.5K In today’s world, not insane. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2023, at 10:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Manila beige local car. If anyone is seriously interested in bidding I can > try to arrange an in-person inspection. > >

[MBZ] 240D on BAT

2023-09-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Manila beige local car. If anyone is seriously interested in bidding I can try to arrange an in-person inspection. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-240d-22/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D Crap Shoot

2023-07-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Check for all fluids and then trailer it home. A cheap toy that can turn into a moneymaker. On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 12:01 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1693983347712571/ > > > > H…… > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from

[MBZ] 240D Crap Shoot

2023-07-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1693983347712571/ H…… AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 240d valve cover gaskets

2022-11-25 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
I have two Victor Reinz 240d valve cover gaskets free to anyone that wants pay shipping. Happy Holidays Mike. Michael E. Esh ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
oh OK. thanks for clarifying that. On Sat, May 14, 2022, 5:49 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Back to 8100. > > It sounds like BAT chose to override his bid. > I'm thinking he meant to place a $30k proxy bid, eBay style. > The problem is that the auction is now destroyed, if bidders think >

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
you can certainly try. Wonder if it was the stick? On Sat, May 14, 2022, 5:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I guess that 85 Turbo I just picked up that is nicer with less miles > should be worth 40-50k on BAT? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 14, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Back to 8100. It sounds like BAT chose to override his bid. I'm thinking he meant to place a $30k proxy bid, eBay style. The problem is that the auction is now destroyed, if bidders think there's no point in bidding because somebody else is prepared to bid $30k. May 14 at 11:53 AM

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I was interested until... On Sat, May 14, 2022, 11:00 AM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Ridiculous for a car with 150K miles and boring color combo. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 14, 2022, at 9:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-14 09:43, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I guess that 85 Turbo I just picked up that is nicer with less miles should be worth 40-50k on BAT? Does it have a 4 speed manual transmission? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Ridiculous for a car with 150K miles and boring color combo. Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2022, at 9:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-43/ > > WHAT? > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I guess that 85 Turbo I just picked up that is nicer with less miles should be worth 40-50k on BAT? Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2022, at 8:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-43/ > > WHAT? >

[MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-43/ WHAT? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D starter

2022-04-26 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
Happily, the solenoid can be easily replaced without removing the starter from the car. Especially on a 240D. I have done this on my 300D W115. > On Apr 26, 2022, at 8:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > This really nice dark red on dark red 83 240D I have seems

Re: [MBZ] 240D starter

2022-04-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
And a Cummins, deal. On 4/26/2022 8:16 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I’ll give you $505. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2022, at 5:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: The contact disc in the solenoid is stuck/welded. Time for a rebuilt starter. It’s a POS, so you can

Re: [MBZ] 240D starter

2022-04-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’ll give you $505. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2022, at 5:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > The contact disc in the solenoid is stuck/welded. Time for a rebuilt starter. > > It’s a POS, so you can sell it to me for $500. > > -D > >> On Apr 26, 2022, at 8:04 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 240D starter

2022-04-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
The contact disc in the solenoid is stuck/welded. Time for a rebuilt starter. It’s a POS, so you can sell it to me for $500. -D > On Apr 26, 2022, at 8:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This really nice dark red on dark red 83 240D I have seems to have a starter > issue. I

[MBZ] 240D starter

2022-04-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This really nice dark red on dark red 83 240D I have seems to have a starter issue.  I have only started it up briefly to move it around.  Lately sometimes the starter just clicks.  I hit the key a few times and it goes.  Also, after shutting the engine down, starter it still spinning but not

Re: [MBZ] 240d won’t shift

2021-10-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This has happened to me as well. Very frustrating to get stuck between gears... On Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 4:31 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://mercedessource.com/problems/transmission/manual-transmission-shift-linkage-binding > > I know - Kent and

Re: [MBZ] 240d won’t shift

2021-10-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m going to have to get it up on the lift when I get the lift done. It was shifting fine when parked but I think the linkage or something has frozen up from sitting. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 14, 2021, at 3:30 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 240d won’t shift

2021-10-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
https://mercedessource.com/problems/transmission/manual-transmission-shift-linkage-binding I know - Kent and Mercedessource, but it has some information. Most of what I could find on the net suggests linkage issues and possibly broken or missing shifter bushings. Several posts of lists but not

[MBZ] 240d won’t shift

2021-10-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m in the process of moving cars out of the shop so I can clean and organize things then get both my lifts up and going. It is ridiculous how much crap I got piled up around here. It may get to the point I just want to get rid of all these parts I got stacked up everywhere. Anyway, It appears

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2021-06-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hubcaps alone are probably worth close to $500. On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 3:19 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/bow-1981-mercedes/7336204156.html > > -- > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred >

[MBZ] 240D

2021-06-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/bow-1981-mercedes/7336204156.html -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 240D shifter

2021-06-07 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
Rick, That is not unreasonable, I’ll try to find a shifter first then that. He has a lot of work and likes to choose what he wants to do. JI [Have the Indy take the old shifter off, help him push the car out the door, have him install new bushings, help him push the car back in, reinstall the

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-06-05 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> > The shifter is loose and the reverse lockout is gone. The mechanic doesn’t > > want to take the shifter apart because it will make the car unmovable > > unless you push it. Have the Indy take the old shifter off, help him push the car out the door, have him install new bushings, help him

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-06-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Classic Center? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jun 5, 2021, 10:40 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Have you called SoCal Mercedes or checked on ebay? > > On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 10:48 PM John Ingram via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > The

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-06-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Have you called SoCal Mercedes or checked on ebay? On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 10:48 PM John Ingram via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The shifter is loose and the reverse lockout is gone. The mechanic > doesn’t want to take the shifter apart because it will make the car > unmovable

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-06-04 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
The shifter is loose and the reverse lockout is gone. The mechanic doesn’t want to take the shifter apart because it will make the car unmovable unless you push it. I’d like to get a shifter and rebuild it and then switch them. The problem is now finding a shifter. John I. > On Jun 4, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-06-04 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
How worn-out? There are replaceable bushings inside the shifter, IIRC. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-06-04 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
I did not try to fix the 4-speed shifter, the local mbz mechanic fixed one of the rod ends and thinks it’s OK. I would like to find a 4 speed shifter to replace the worn out one in the car. Does anyone know where I can find one? 83 240D 4-speed 123 chassis. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I like that one - might have to make a set! On Wed, May 12, 2021 at 6:31 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There is also these with the removable ramp. > > > On 11/05/2021 12:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > > One of my favorite things about a 240D is

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Silver Star is a good indy shop in Vienna. Ask for Peter. On Tue, May 11, 2021 at 3:02 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have posted photos before of a set of ramps that I made out of 3/4" > plywood. I didn't invent them. They were a plan in a car magazine way >

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I have posted photos before of a set of ramps that I made out of 3/4" plywood. I didn't invent them. They were a plan in a car magazine way back when. I made a taller set back in the early 70's that I used with a pickup truck to get it higher. In the 80's or 90's I made another set with a more

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Is this helpful for stick shift bushings? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-shift-bushing-installer-baum-tools-b7200 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
One of my favorite things about a 240D is that it'll easily drive up onto a set of ramps. Mine are also old Sears ramps. To get my Jetta up on ramps requires 3 pieces of 2x6 to make a ramp so the front air dam doesn't hit. -Curt On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 12:26:47 PM EDT, Jim Cathey via

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-11 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Hi John, It’s not terribly difficult can you definitely need the car raised up a bit to get under it. It’s something that’s pretty straightforward on a lift, so any competent shop should be able to do it if your not up for it. Just be sure genuine MB parts are used. Lots of shops cut corners

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> I don’t have a safe way to [get under the car], may need to take it to a shop A set of ramps is usually pretty easy. Son just welded the muffler back on the 190D using a set of green pressed steel ramps. (Old Sears product?) -- Jim ___

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-11 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
Jaime, Thank you, this is the explanation I was hoping for. I guess I’d need to get under the car to do this? I don’t have a safe way to do that, may need to take it to a shop (there is a good one near here). Can the shifter bushings be replaced from inside the car? John Ingram

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

2021-05-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I think Jamie is right. My '85 190D had some weird shifter issues, it's been a long time but I remember not being able to find reverse reliably and having to push it out of a couple parking spaces. New shifter bushings fixed it. -Curt On Monday, May 10, 2021, 9:19:32 PM EDT, Jaime

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-10 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Welcome back John. Could be bushings, but hard to say. I locked up a manny trying to install fresh bushings. Should have been more careful about not letting the transmission end arms move. With wiggly play in the rods, sometimes two gears can become engaged. I had to secure a fresh working

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

2021-05-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
What Jaime said. I never had one get that bad, but I did replace a bunch of those bushings over the years --- On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 8:19 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > HI John, > Most likely the bushings on each end of the shift rods (there are three of >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

2021-05-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Agreed, I had a Vanagon with a manual and it was hard to find the gears when I first got it. Replacing all the bushings and following the service manual procedure to adjust the linkage made a world of difference. Allan Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes writes: > HI John, > Most likely the bushings

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

2021-05-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Happened to my 280SE 3.5 coupe as the tech was backing out of the shop. Lost all control. As it occurred at the end of the day and meant they had to keep the car another day, it was very embarrassing. On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 9:19 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

2021-05-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
HI John, Most likely the bushings on each end of the shift rods (there are three of them, so 6 bushings) are probably gone. This causes the levers on the shifter to end up in odd places and occasionally jam. There are also bushing in the shifter itself that can contribute to the problem. Best

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll offer $500, standard Kaleb price. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 10, 2021 8:07:23 PM John Ingram via Mercedes : > I have a ’83 240D 4-speed manual, 300+++ miles.  The shifter is loose and > occasionally feels completely disconnected and will not go into any gear. It > also locked up in

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

2021-05-10 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
I have a ’83 240D 4-speed manual, 300+++ miles. The shifter is loose and occasionally feels completely disconnected and will not go into any gear. It also locked up in neutral and would not move in any direction. In between these episodes it works normally. What is going on? Thank You.

[MBZ] 240D Shifter

2021-05-10 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
Hello list, I have a ’83 240D with a 4 speed manual. The car has about 330K miles. I was driving today and when shifting into 2nd gear the shifter got stuck in neutral position and would not move in any direction, I pulled and pushed the lever and it freed up and I continued on everything

[MBZ] 240D Shifter Problem

2021-05-10 Thread John Ingram via Mercedes
Hello list, I have a ’83 240D with a 4 speed manual. The car has about 330K miles. I was driving today and when shifting into 2nd gear the shifter got stuck in neutral position and would not move in any direction, I pulled and pushed the lever and it freed up and I continued on everything

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/standard+motor+products,SDN305,starter+drive,4172 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 12, 2021 8:01 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ah yes the Bendix gear Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 9:01 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >Is that a replaceable part? Or you mean replace the starter? > > > Part of the starter. Back in the day we called it a "Bendix" on old > Chevy's, because

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>Is that a replaceable part? Or you mean replace the starter? Part of the starter. Back in the day we called it a "Bendix" on old Chevy's, because that's who made them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C83UIE/?coliid=I2JXQ4PUVZMHKA=2Q9UPIRDJV6VX=0_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Rick

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
The clutch is replaceable, but you have to take the starter off to get to it. It's part of the drive gear. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is that a replaceable part? Or you mean replace the starter? Allan Peter Frederick via Mercedes writes: > Bad over-running clutch, you need to replace it before it starts kicking out > during warm starts too. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Bad over-running clutch, you need to replace it before it starts kicking out during warm starts too. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yup, if you quit before it starts it gets progressively harder on each retry. Give it everything it's got on that one try. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: The real key to cold starting to crank until it's actually

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Don't forget to put the go pedal to the floor and crank until it starts or quits. My 83 240D would start pretty well down to about -10F. That first winter I drove that car we had a week of -20F every frickin night. That was when I figured out that a 400W inverter would power the block heater...

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
When I do that on my W116 300SD, the starter disengages after about 10 seconds and seems to just spin free. So it must have a weak solenoid? Allan Peter Frederick via Mercedes writes: > The real key to cold starting to crank until it's actually running, if you > stop you won't have enough

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:48:14 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > If Kaleb doesn't want it, is it the same heater for an OM617? Yes, OM616 and OM617 take the same block heater. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
The real key to cold starting to crank until it's actually running, if you stop you won't have enough battery to try again without charging it. I started my 300D a few year back with a weak engine (420k miles) doing that, it took about a minute before it was actually running on it's own. Lotta

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
When I got my first 240D-Curt taught me the cold weather way to start them. Triple glow and fire off. I fired off my 79 that way at 4F. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My $400 240D I bought has been

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yes. Screw in plug. I don't have the cable. On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:48 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If Kaleb doesn't want it, is it the same heater for an OM617? > > Allan > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > > > I'll give you a free block heater if

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If Kaleb doesn't want it, is it the same heater for an OM617? Allan Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > I'll give you a free block heater if you want. > > On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> My $400 240D I bought has been

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'll give you a free block heater if you want. On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My $400 240D I bought has been sitting outside not started for over a > week. It is currently 13 outside and for grins I wanted to see if it would > start.

[MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

2021-02-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
My $400 240D I bought has been sitting outside not started for over a week. It is currently 13 outside and for grins I wanted to see if it would start. I did not figure it would but I glowed it once then as soon as light went out I started cranking it. It started hitting and slowest all

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: >> That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. > > Shoe Goo! Sounds similar to the OM617 linkage in my W116, Shoe Goo is what I used several years ago when that rubber piece broke off. Still holding up. Allan ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Shoe Goo! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-26 13:39, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: My 80 has the version with a level (lever?) on the valve cover that has an integrated piece of rubber (which was later moved to the firewall). That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Might have to enlist the 3D printer in a

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
There are at least three versions of the linkage on the 240D, and some of it is NLA. My 80 has the version with a level on the valve cover that has an integrated piece of rubber (which was later moved to the firewall). That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Might have to enlist the 3D

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Doesn't the W123 repair manual call out the adjustment procedure? RTFM (read the factory manual). On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 9:01 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all > wallowed out. I don't recall what

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all > wallowed out. I don't recall what I did to fix it. Wrap it in aluminum foil. Or beer can. The usual problem is the rubber doodad on the firewall, or the plastic bushing. Or, in my case, someone who cranked the stop

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-26 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all wallowed out. I don't recall what I did to fix it. -Curt On Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:43:19 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I would think clean and lube would be all that's needed, unless something's

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yes. Do not use lithium grease. On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 8:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > A drop of ATF is more than adequate for the throttle ball sockets. > > -D > > > On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I agree. Pop the

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Give me your VIN and I’ll look up the numbers. The ball sockets are still available fro the dealer, I believe. What other parts do you need? -D > On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:21 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on >

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
A drop of ATF is more than adequate for the throttle ball sockets. -D > On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > I agree. Pop the balls off the sockets, clean and lubricate and exercise the > linkages. Not sure if atf is the right stuff to use vs synthetic

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I agree. Pop the balls off the sockets, clean and lubricate and exercise the linkages. Not sure if atf is the right stuff to use vs synthetic grease that Mercedessource recommends. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would think clean

Re: [MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I would think clean and lube would be all that's needed, unless something's broken or missing? Not sure what the best sources are for W123 parts these days. Allan Donald Snook via Mercedes writes: > Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on > eBay. But, I’m

[MBZ] 240D linkage parts

2021-01-25 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on eBay. But, I’m wondering if somebody sells a kit to replace all the parts. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 240D purge

2021-01-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
It’s definitely not coolant/antifreeze I have the nose for that. Donald H. Snook > On Jan 24, 2021, at 6:25 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > A little hard to start and white smoke could be a glow plug. Or leaky > valves. > Anything that keeps the temperatures in one or more cylinders down below

Re: [MBZ] 240D purge

2021-01-24 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
A little hard to start and white smoke could be a glow plug. Or leaky valves. Anything that keeps the temperatures in one or more cylinders down below ignition temperature when the fuel is squirted in. Clouds of unburned vaporized fuel are white-ish, and smell like diesel. White smoke that

Re: [MBZ] 240D purge

2021-01-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The gauge sender is often glommed up after years of crud in the tank. It’s an easy fix that I’ve written up several times. You can do this with a pair of big channelocks, you don’t have to have a 36mm socket. Here’s the archive of it:

Re: [MBZ] 240D purge

2021-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hard starting could be some tight valves. White/blue smoke is unburned fuel, could be some injectors are still dirty dispite the purge. Drive it for a few weeks with some more Italian tuneups, Techron additive in the fuel. Check the air filter and intake for any mouse nests or general filth etc.

[MBZ] 240D purge

2021-01-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I did a diesel purge with the kit from Kent (Mercedes Source). It worked very well. I thought. At first, it was spewing out a lot of white smoke. About halfway through it smoothed out and had no smoke. None. I took it on a drive. It is still a little slow. I’m thinking valves are out of

Re: [MBZ] 240D Stick

2020-11-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I think it was cold up there this morning No photo description available. On 11/3/20 10:48 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/wheeling-mercedes-240d-123/7224764826.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 240D Stick

2020-11-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's called a captain's wheel. A very high-priced option. On Tue, Nov 3, 2020, 4:45 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > What is that big round thing on the end of the steering column? > > Mitch. > > On 2020-11-03 10:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Stick

2020-11-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
What is that big round thing on the end of the steering column? Mitch. On 2020-11-03 10:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/wheeling-mercedes-240d-123/7224764826.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] 240D Stick

2020-11-03 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 240D project, looks half nice

2020-09-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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