Word to the wise; when you start burning B100 in your benz be aware that
there is a screen sediment filter *inside* the tank that will gum up with
the loosening crud from the dino. It looks like this:
http://oem.overnightautoparts.com/parts/overnightautoparts/viewImage.jsp?image=img.overnightautoparts.com/live/E101087062MEY.JPG
IMO it would be a good idea to strip the screening from the one you have and
install an exterior in-line fliter at the tank's outlet. That way when it
does gum up (and it will) you only have to spen a couple minutes on yor back
to change it instead of having the car towed and the tank emptied out. This
may occur a couple times. It cost me a bundle to learn this one.
As for slowness in a Benz turbo of the 300 class, you have a thingy called
the "Alda" that can be tweaked. How to tweak:
http://users.vnet.net/w123d/w123d/adla.htm
Benz's of that age bracket are particularly fond of biodiesel, mine sure is
and I have a 1983 240D 4 speed manual (no Alda to tweak unfortunately)
which *might* win a race with a little old lady in a wheel chair, but we
enjoy it, class act. If the wagon is available for $3,000.00 and is in good
shape jump on it. You could do a lot worse.
Luc
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 6:34 PM
Subject: [Biofuel] Re: US Diesel Options
Add to the '81-'85 Mercedes list: the wagon, the 300TD.
'85 was the last year for the 5 cyl all cast iron motor. I searching for
one to buy for my personal biodiesel project, I ran across a very nice
well-maintained one in Allentown, PA. It is still for sale $3000. Email
[EMAIL PROTECTED] for more info.
I just bought one locally and will keep the list updated as I move from
test batches to the real thing.
And no, they aren't slow. If it is slow it is not working properly. As
much pick-up as a gas Volvo 240. OK, a little slow.
Chris Kueny
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