On Thu, 26 Dec 2013 18:34:27 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
wrote:
> Which reminds me, didn't the 300D have a double belt to the alternator?
> I've always wondered why but this could explain it I suppose. Maybe
> they figured 240D owners ought to be doing more maintenance?
Our naturally-aspirated OM61
On Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:16:31 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
wrote:
> Dunno but they all do it. I got so I tightened every old change which
> was every other month when I was commuting a lot. A new belt helps a
> little but only until you let it squeal once...
I never had any belt-loosening problems wh
I suppose. Maybe they figured
> 240D owners ought to be doing more maintenance?
>
> -Curt
>
>> Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:16:31 -0800 (PST)
>> From: Curt Raymond
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>Dunno but they all do it. I got so I tightened every old change which was
>every other >m
Right. I never used the dressing after the indie put it on. No a real
solution. BTW indy Fred put new GP's in 300D 2.5t. Bring on the cold.
On Dec 26, 2013 8:16 PM, "Curt Raymond" wrote:
> Dunno but they all do it. I got so I tightened every old change which was
> every other month when I was c
Dunno but they all do it. I got so I tightened every old change which was every
other month when I was commuting a lot. A new belt helps a little but only
until you let it squeal once...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2013 18:51:31 -0500
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My one indie got so frustrated that he recommended belt dressing.
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Yes. It's really a winter problem. On a warm day it stops quickly, on a cold
day it makes me want to pull my hair out!
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On Dec 26, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
> I don't know why but both my 240D's did that routinely when it was cold
> or damp. New belts, changing
I don't know why but both my 240D's did that routinely when it was cold
or damp. New belts, changing tension had little effect. Does it go away
when it warms up?
On Dec 26, 2013 6:51 PM, wrote:
> I keeps coming back, alternator belt. I keep tightening it at least twice
> a year and it likes to
Ok thanks. I'll check my pulley.
Got it from the 'ol Ruster.
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On Dec 26, 2013, at 7:39 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote:
> You want to see how far the V belt goes into the pulley, generally when
> everything is new the top of the V belt will be flush with the top of the
> pulley.
You want to see how far the V belt goes into the pulley, generally when
everything is new the top of the V belt will be flush with the top of
the pulley.
You can also have a look at the V in the pulley, if it is shiny at the
bottom, you know you have a problem.
If it is 5 years old buy a newy, y
It is about 5 yrs old but this has been happening since it was new. It's a
contitech.
How do you check for a worn pulley?
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On Dec 26, 2013, at 7:26 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote:
> How old is the belt?
> What brand is it?
> Sometimes it happens that the pulley V is worn so bad t
How old is the belt?
What brand is it?
Sometimes it happens that the pulley V is worn so bad the belt only
grips on the bottom, check that.
If the pulleys are good, I would suggest a new quality belt.
There is no oil or such leaking onto it?
Hendrik
who does not squeal much
On 27/12/13 10:21,
Series 49 battery, I get mine at Autozone and they last a long time.
Peter
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> i'm also curious about this topic, and
> would like to solicit comments on the
> MBZ batteries.
>
There is nothing at all special about the Mercedes-branded (there is no
such company or car as a "MBZ") batteries. They're just a relabeled
Johnson Controls or Exide like 95% of the lead-acid batte
On Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:55:56 -0800 ernest breakfield
wrote:
> we've had an MBZ battery in our 300D for almost 9 years now ...
> any idea where to get one, and what they cost these days?
I would guess that you would get a Mercedes Benz battery from a Mercedes
Benz dealer.
Craig
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i'm also curious about this topic, and would like to solicit comments on
the MBZ batteries.
we've had an MBZ battery in our 300D for almost 9 years now, and
now that temps are around freezing it's finally starting to show signs
of being tired. (i can't really blame it; it's been run comple
Optima batteries are awesome. Expensive but none more durable in my
experience.
Mike
On Dec 10, 2013 4:33 PM, "clay" wrote:
> Ask FLAPS to get you a Group 49 battery with the at least 850CCA. Optima
> are really good
>
> clay
>
> On Dec 10, 2013, at 8:11 AM, John Ingram wrote:
>
> > Hello Ever
Ask FLAPS to get you a Group 49 battery with the at least 850CCA. Optima are
really good
clay
On Dec 10, 2013, at 8:11 AM, John Ingram wrote:
> Hello Everyone.
> I am sorry if this has been covered recently but I need a replacement battery
> for my 83 240D. The Interstate battery that is in
I think that's every day. Just got 35% off a $50 order on Saturday when I
needed an air and cabin filter for the wife's Mazda 6.
Ended up costing me $30 something and change.
Dan
> On Dec 10, 2013, at 1:18 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
>
> Surprisingly enough, today is $50 off day at Advance:
> http
Surprisingly enough, today is $50 off day at Advance:
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1323161/
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They have other ones..
Mike
On Dec 10, 2013 12:44 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote:
> Michael Canfield wrote:
>
>> Order online through Advance auto, use big online discount coupon found
>> with google, pay with debit card, pick up in store. Will be under a $100.
>>
>
> Lately the $50 off on $100 or
Michael Canfield wrote:
Order online through Advance auto, use big online discount coupon found
with google, pay with debit card, pick up in store. Will be under a $100.
Lately the $50 off on $100 order coupons have been limited to the first 1000
buyers and they keep expiring an hour or two b
Order online through Advance auto, use big online discount coupon found
with google, pay with debit card, pick up in store. Will be under a $100.
Mike
On Dec 10, 2013 11:11 AM, "John Ingram" wrote:
> Hello Everyone.
> I am sorry if this has been covered recently but I need a replacement
> batte
You want a Group 49 which has now been supplanted by the H8.
I bought an Autozone H8 last summer, I think it was $130.
My local Car Quest has the best prices in my area, I bought a Group 48 for the
Jetta there for $100 when everybody else wanted $125 or more.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:11:
The newer batteries seem to have lower amp ratings, or it might depend
on where you live. The batteries I get here in SC have lower ratings
than what I got up north, the battery guy told me that is because the
amps drop in the cold, so the lower ratings might be the same as the
higher ones in
ATTABOY!
Wilton
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Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2013 11:25 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt: Update
Sincere thanks to all of you who shared your experiences and offered
advice
on this issue; especially
Glad to help!
You are very welcome.
Mike
On Sep 21, 2013 11:25 PM, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote:
> Sincere thanks to all of you who shared your experiences and offered advice
> on this issue; especially Mike Canfield who sent me a replacement bolt.
> After some delays and struggles we got the new bo
Rick Knoble wrote:
On Aug 14, 2013, at 1:47 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote:
Use a small cold chisel and hammer to tap it in a manner that would tend to
unscrew it.
Or one of these.
http://amzn.com/B000HTAH70
I was thinking regular center punch and a hammer.
If an auto center punch can star
On Aug 14, 2013, at 1:47 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote:
>
> Use a small cold chisel and hammer to tap it in a manner that would tend to
> unscrew it.
Or one of these.
http://amzn.com/B000HTAH70
Rick
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On 12/08/2013 9:36 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
The original is a 10.9 (the metric equivalent of 8). Yes, I'll not
go lower
than that. OTOH if the bolt were to be highly stressed again, I would
rather the bolt break than the female threads in the crank be
damaged, so
I'm going to call the 10.9 opti
Unfortunately this one's not moving easily. I expect drilling and an easy-out
will be...easy.
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I think I might ask one of the on site vendors about sourcing the bolt.
If not available here, I think I'd
/extractor bits that I
plan to use once the pilot hole(s) are drilled.
Greg
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A quick
On Aug 12, 2013, at 10:50 PM, "G Mann" wrote:
> I also suggest the use of Left turn drill bits for the last two or three
> size increases in the pilot hole.. sometimes the drill pressure will walk
> the broken part right out as you drill it.
What he said. Also, I have had pretty good success us
A quick tip:
If you have access to a metal lathe, or someone who does, take the broken
bolt to the lathe and drill a pilot hole through the head and the body of
the broken section of the bolt.
Use your best judgement as to the size of the pilot drill hole, doesn't
have to be large but should be lar
The original is a 10.9 (the metric equivalent of 8). Yes, I'll not go lower
than that. OTOH if the bolt were to be highly stressed again, I would
rather the bolt break than the female threads in the crank be damaged, so
I'm going to call the 10.9 optimal and not even consider a 12.9.
Considerin
Find out if it is the same bolt as a 79 300cd non-turbo. If it is I have
one.
Mike
On Aug 12, 2013 9:56 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Good news! We pulled the pulleys and there appears to be no damage to the
>> crankshaft. The 2 keyways are semicircular, the keys are little c
Omega motors in Portland is a good indy, and I'll try him first.
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>G
Good news! We pulled the pulleys and there appears to be no damage to the
crankshaft. The 2 keyways are semicircular, the keys are little cylinders
about 9mm in diameter and about 10-12 mm long. I've never seen other than
rectangular keys before. Apparently once the Belleville washers are gone
m] On Behalf Of Richard
Hattaway
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I think I might ask one of the on site vendors about sourcing the bolt.
If not available here, I think I'd not look at anything under grade 8 , (c:
I think I might ask one of the on site vendors about sourcing the bolt.
If not available here, I think I'd not look at anything under grade 8 , (c:
From: Craig
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt- UPDATE
O
On Mon, 12 Aug 2013 17:50:37 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino"
wrote:
> Good news! We pulled the pulleys and there appears to be no damage to
> the crankshaft.
Congratulations!
> The bolt remains will have to be drilled to be pulled. We may be able
> to get this done on my boy's next day off if I can
p!!!
Greg
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Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 6:34 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt
Thanks to all who replied. ALL of the hints and ideas sound go
Don't know, even with the auto I kept lowering the window and wondering
why we are not moving.
Hendrik
who has a manual Diesel
On 04/08/13 01:28, Mountain Man wrote:
Hendrik wrote:
Hendrik
who still has fond memories of the mao mobile
I should have let you use the 3-pedal car.
Immensely more
> Michael wrote:
>
> Interesting, I have never seen a w123 dash with English
> measurements. Thought they were all Metric.
I think the pre-1981 have Imperial units for the temp and
pressure. All believe US models have Imperial speedometer.
This is based on my observations. Most of my 123s are
Hendrik wrote:
> Hendrik
> who still has fond memories of the mao mobile
I should have let you use the 3-pedal car.
Immensely more memorable.
mao
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Interesting, I have never seen a w123 dash with English measurements.
Thought they were all Metric.
Mike
On Aug 3, 2013 6:15 AM, "Hendrik and Fay" wrote:
> Considering what those nut jobs who find an tidy up old Merc Diesels are
> charging, that is not too way out there.
> Looks pretty original.
Considering what those nut jobs who find an tidy up old Merc Diesels are
charging, that is not too way out there.
Looks pretty original.
Hendrik
who still has fond memories of the mao mobile
On 03/08/13 08:26, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
A customer of mine is trying to sell a 77 240D on consignmen
That is because my dumbass employee put the data in wrong.
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On Aug 2, 2013, at 8:19 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
> Was thinking the same. Does look clean though.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 2, 2013, at 7:42 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
>
>> calling it a "240td" and adv
Was thinking the same. Does look clean though.
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On Aug 2, 2013, at 7:42 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
> calling it a "240td" and advertising it as having 5 cylinders turns me off
> almost as much as the price.
>
>
> On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
>
>> A c
calling it a "240td" and advertising it as having 5 cylinders turns me off
almost as much as the price.
On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 6:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> A customer of mine is trying to sell a 77 240D on consignment. The car
> looks pretty clean, no rust etc. Has actual leather which
Yep. They are what is supposed to keep the bolt from getting loose as the
engine goes through different temps.
Mike
On Aug 2, 2013 1:00 PM, "Jim Cathey" wrote:
> I wondered the same when I first saw it, but found pictures of MB crank
>> bolts online that also had them. Does anyone know why they
I wondered the same when I first saw it, but found pictures of MB crank
bolts online that also had them. Does anyone know why they do this?
They are Belleville (?) washers. Not flat, they are hardened springs.
Stack 'em for more spring travel!
-- Jim
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Is it normal to have 3 washers on this bolt?
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Is it normal to have 3 washers on this bolt?
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On Aug 1, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote:
> Hi All:
>
>
>
> My son was driving his 3-pedal 1980 240D ( with about 300K mi.) yesterday
> when the car began to run warm. Suddenly he heard a loud PLINK, and
> something falling out of th
27;all know how this progresses.
Greg
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Ritchey
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 4:06 PM
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The book says 270-330 Nm
The book says 270-330 Nm (200-244 ft lb).
http://pt709.synology.me/03-340.pdf
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On
According to Haynes :- 270-330 Nm or 199-244 Ft-lbs.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
>
> From: Craig
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>Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt
>
>
>On Thu, 01
Craig, how's your healing going?
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt
On Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:19:16 -0500 Randy Bennell
wrote:
I have no
On Thu, 01 Aug 2013 17:19:16 -0500 Randy Bennell
wrote:
> I have no idea what the recommended torque value is. I was just
> commenting on the ealier post that suggested 400 ft #.
Well, it's high, but it is not 400 ft-lb, which will indeed break things.
IIRC, it's something like 225 - 250 ft-lb.
On 01/08/2013 4:05 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
We made one when we pulled the bolt on the old 4Runner last summer to
replace the head gaskets etc.
Basically a steel plate with a hole in the middle to put the socket
on the rattle gun through and smaller holes to bolt to the dampener
in the spots in
What would cause this failure?
Fatigue
Bolt torque/stretched too far?
probably not, but possible
If a repair
is possible (key NOT sheared or keyway usable) is this likely to happen
again?
maybe after another 200k miles plus, or if the new bolts are not as
good as the old ones.
That
We made one when we pulled the bolt on the old 4Runner last summer
to replace the head gaskets etc.
Basically a steel plate with a hole in the middle to put the socket
on the rattle gun through and smaller holes to bolt to the dampener
in the spots intended for the bolts that hold the pulley
Vib damper on my '80 240D was poorly secured with 5 or 6 smaller
bolts; some came out; others sheared; damper and pulley finally came
off and dropped SWMBO on road; long distance truck driver gave her
lift to a phone. 'Think the car had about 60 kmi then - my second
MB disappointment; first wa
My buddy's Honda chewed the slot up to a round dent in the crank.
Hard to do, I thought. Figured it'd chip out. But it rounded out
the crank and chewed up the damper.
Now we have the difference between a ricer and a stately Mercedes..
the Mercedes has enough common decency to fail in a manne
On 01/08/2013 2:18 PM, Richard Hattaway wrote:
You can do it with everything in place. It's not a bad job actually, but I
think you may need to make a tool or two. I don't remember the actual torque
value, but it's in the 400 pound-foot range.
First off you'll have to pull the whole mess off
Greg Fiorentino wrote:
<>
How about (if the key is sheared) braze or hard silver solder a new key onto
the crankshaft? Or use some super-duper Loctite on the key as well as the
pulley/crankshaft joint? I suspect these would be stronger in a small gap
than epoxy. I read that specialized Loctit
rcedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Richard
Hattaway
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Unless the key is sheared and the pulley is slipping.
If this is the case, a good fix is a new engine. A chancy fix is
ent; first was when
exhaust pipe broke apart at rear end of muffler at 40 kmi. Third was when
timing chain in '91 350SDL broke at 89 kmi.
Wilton
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fail in a manner that makes the owner
love it (c: ..
Richard
From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com>
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Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2013 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt
>Unless the key is sheared and the pulley
entino
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>
>
>http://my.opera.com/gfior/albums/show.dml?id=14664462
>
>Dieselhead wrote:
<>
I was thinking (but hoping not) that would not only be the only
Unless the key is sheared and the pulley is slipping.
If this is the case, a good fix is a new engine. A chancy fix is
epoxy. The keyway in the crank is normally destroyed in this case.
So sad.
IF the bolt was loose and the damper chattered around, you are
correct. In my case, the bolt
>
http://my.opera.com/gfior/albums/show.dml?id=14664462
Dieselhead wrote:
<>
I was thinking (but hoping not) that would not only be the only fastener as
large as that, but that would also account for the poor cooling. It sounds
like it might be a PITA to change out. Anyone BTDT? Tips and
, August 1, 2013 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt
> > Greg wrote:
> >
> > http://my.opera.com/gfior/albums/show.dml?id=14664462
> > Aside from running very hot the engine seems to run normally.
> > Does any of you have an idea what happened and
>
>
>http://my.opera.com/gfior/albums/show.dml?id=14664462
>
>Dieselhead wrote:
<>
I was thinking (but hoping not) that would not only be the only fastener as
large as that, but that would also account for the poor cooling. It sounds
like it might be a PITA to change out. Anyone BTDT? Tips and
Sheared off.
On Aug 1, 2013 1:58 PM, "Fmiser" wrote:
> > > Greg wrote:
> > >
> > > http://my.opera.com/gfior/albums/show.dml?id=14664462
>
> > > Aside from running very hot the engine seems to run normally.
>
> > > Does any of you have an idea what happened and where this bolt
> > > came from?
>
> > Greg wrote:
> >
> > http://my.opera.com/gfior/albums/show.dml?id=14664462
> > Aside from running very hot the engine seems to run normally.
> > Does any of you have an idea what happened and where this bolt
> > came from?
> Dieselhead wrote:
>
> Crankshaft bolt. Holds the vibration damper
As well as the pulley that drives all the belts, hence no water pump, fan,
alternator, AC, power steering, etc.
On Thu, Aug 1, 2013 at 12:02 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All:
>>
>>
>>
>> My son was driving his 3-pedal 1980 240D ( with about 300K mi.) yesterday
>> when the car
Hi All:
My son was driving his 3-pedal 1980 240D ( with about 300K mi.) yesterday
when the car began to run warm. Suddenly he heard a loud PLINK, and
something falling out of the engine compartment. Then the engine overheated
and he began to lose coolant. The following very large (18mm threa
At 1:15 PM -0700 7/13/13, Curt Raymond wrote:
Then I found a pivot point that also levers out in the wrong
direction. I guess it needs a new bushing.
Had a similar issue with a 450SEL once, but I made the discovery
whilst broken down on the side of the interstate. I wound up putting
a smal
ate: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:45:02 -0600
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>
> On Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:15:30 -070
ATTAboy! Those linkages are not complex, but if the bellcrank
bushing under the intake manifold is worn, your go pedal won't make
it go!
So I've been keeping quiet about this because I didn't want to jinx
myself but last weekend I retorqued the head bolts on my '78 240D.
You'll remember tha
I get back I'll spend
some time looking into the bushing on that pivot...
-Curt
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:45:02 -0600
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nking about it more; not sure the 126 had one.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D success!
ATTABOY!!! This is a manual tranny car isn't it? If so, the s
ATTABOY acomin'.
Wilton
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Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 4:15 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 240D success!
So I've been keeping quiet about this because I didn't want to jinx myself
but last weekend I retorqued the head bolts on my '78 2
On Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:15:30 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond
wrote:
> With no new bushing to put in but lots of pedal travel that doesn't do
> anything (the first 1/8 of travel accomplishes nothing) I adjusted the
> other linkages so that now the lever at the IP goes all the way to the
> stop. I've yet
ATTABOY!!! This is a manual tranny car isn't it? If so, the spring loaded
thing in the accelerator linkage is to help prevent bunny hops when
starting from a dead stop - usually a problem for those not accomplished at
driving a standard, IIRC.
On Sat, Jul 13, 2013 at 3:15 PM, Curt Raymond wrote
Condition is everything.
My '78 was the opposite of that one, white outside chocolate brown interior. I
paid $1500 with maybe 10k fewer miles and non-working AC that just needed a
hose and a drier.
Today prices are higher, $1500 doesn't buy a car that will pass MA inspection,
for that you're l
At 8:29 PM -0700 7/10/13, clay wrote:
Yes. Sorry for the late reply.
I did the job on Gump and the stalk stayed put. I have a trio of
stalks that are almost tight, but slip at times. A tiny filing at
the ends and the middle stops to make it more defined will help.
Just be careful to not go
Yes. Sorry for the late reply.
I did the job on Gump and the stalk stayed put. I have a trio of stalks that
are almost tight, but slip at times. A tiny filing at the ends and the middle
stops to make it more defined will help. Just be careful to not go too far, as
then the stalk gets stuck
Drove into Autozone with a dead battery around 8:30 pm, turned off engine,
and went inside to buy a new one. The two sweet young ladies would not
install a new one because it was dribbling rain off and on. I asked for a
jump and they brought out a small hand-held battery pack. I said I didn't
> Dieselhead wrote:
>
> Moral of the story: Put a new battery in you Diesel ever few
> years. take the old one and put it in the 107 SL or some other
> gasser where it can live out its old age.
About the only diesel left in my fleet is the lawnmower. I guess I
could rig a battery box for it, th
ou obviously know 'all' about it."
Rushed to Sears and got new bat.
Wilton
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From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D no start
So i
So if battery was bad then why wouldn't it even crank with battery
charger set 225A start mode. Why did it initially crank with
battery charger and now not?
Somebody once told me that it takes more like 1000A to crank one
of these diesels over, if it's on the cold side.
-- Jim
When I worked
Ok. I was thinking about CLP...not LPS..CLP is for guns and such.
We don't have LPS here.
Mike
On Jul 2, 2013 11:34 PM, "Fmiser" wrote:
> > Michael wrote:
> >
> > In a harsh environment like that the wd-40 is better. It
> > displaces the water and leaves a protective barrier. Your LPS
> Michael wrote:
>
> In a harsh environment like that the wd-40 is better. It
> displaces the water and leaves a protective barrier. Your LPS
> will not work as well.
Wow. Bold statement, especially without specifying _which_ LPS
product.
LPS3 is a waxy oil stuff that is very good at protec
hydrocarbon.
>>
>> Greg
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
>> Michael
>> Canfield
>> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:22 PM
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [M
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Michael
> Canfield
> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:22 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
>
> Right. Such as fish oil.
>
> Mike
reactions.
Fish oil is not classed as an aliphatic hydrocarbon.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Michael
Canfield
Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 4:22 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.
Right. Such as
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