Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
No problems today, only thing I did was change the main fuel filter. I consider this solved, although I still plan to change the tank strainer eventually (have had the parts for several years now). Guy here at the office stood and watched while I changed the filter yesterday during lunch break.

[MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-20 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Dieselvolk, My 124 wagon started acting up during the ride to work in the cold and dark this a.m. After only about 10 minutes and while driving at about 45 mph, she started surging and losing power, until soon I had the accel. floored to maintain speed. At next stop she tried to stall out, but

Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: So, what thinks you? I'm thinking either clogged fuel filter, clogged tank strainer, clogged tank vent, or some combination of the three. If the tank vent is clogged, your fuel capacity might be 12.7 gallons. Does the tank look like a

Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-20 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:09 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: So, what thinks you? I'm thinking either clogged fuel filter, clogged tank

Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-20 Thread Jim Cathey
My 124 wagon started acting up during the ride to work in the cold and dark this a.m. After only about 10 minutes and while driving at about Cold enough to gell fuel? 45 mph, she started surging and losing power, until soon I had the accel. floored to maintain speed. At next stop she tried

Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-20 Thread Peter Frederick
, stalling issues: '87 300TD Dieselvolk, My 124 wagon started acting up during the ride to work in the cold and dark this a.m. After only about 10 minutes and while driving at about 45 mph, she started surging and losing power, until soon I had the accel. floored to maintain speed. At next stop

Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-20 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
-Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 9:59 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD Cold enough to gell fuel? 45 deg F, so

Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-20 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Subject: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD Dieselvolk, My 124 wagon started acting up during the ride to work in the cold and dark this a.m. After only about 10 minutes and while driving at about 45 mph, she started surging and losing power, until soon I had the accel. floored to maintain

Re: [MBZ] Low power, stalling issues: '87 300TD

2009-10-20 Thread LarryT
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