Hello all. Been lurking here a bit, thought I'd finally intro myself now that, today, I've become a proud MB owner. I just picked up a very nice 83 300SD and am excited to begin tinkering with it. I've recently sold my 87 Suzuki Samurai that I installed a VW diesel into and converted to burn used cooking oil. I'll be burning veggie oil in the Benz, too. Looking forward to learning from y'all here.

Welcome aboard Lew, and enjoy your ride!

Welcome!

You bought a nice car. The W126 is always a good choice.

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welcome

126s are nice cars.

tom w

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Welcome aboard.....

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1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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I look forward to reading your posts on veggie fuel.

Have a great day.

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Umm... I thought I had a 123? It's an 83 300SD...

lew, w126 I have the same car and welcome to the board. steve 83sd

Wow. I feel stupid. Nothing like introducing yourself as a really noob noob, eh?

As you can see, I have a lot to learn.

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1983 300SD, Silver/Blue, 230+K (rebuilt at 196K)

Would have love to seen your Sami Diesel. Did you put a 1.6 into it or a 1.9?

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My normal daily life; either SNAFUed- Situation Normal... All Fouled Up, or FUBARed- Fouled Up Beyond All Repair

62 UNIMOG Camper w/617 Turbo, 85 300SD daily driver- both powered by blended UCO fuels

I put a 1.6na into it, then had to drop the tire size down to 31" (from 32) and replace the transfer case with one with 12% lower gears. It does very well with that, gets 30-31 mpg and burns veggie like it loves it. That little truck will go anywhere it'll fit, and it fits in a lot of places. I hate to be shed of it, but am really gonna enjoy the Benz.

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1983 300SD, Silver/Blue, 230+K (rebuilt at 196K)

W126 S-Class Sedans

Chassis W126.120
Engine M617.951 I5
Model 300SD Turbo diesel
Years 1981-85
HP 120
Weight 3625
Wheel Base 121.1"

You may want to save this data, you will need it in the future.

Thanks for that info. Good stuff to know.

I ran my VIN on another site in their model lookup thing, and it says I have a gas engine ... I'm certain it's wrong.

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1983 300SD, Silver/Blue, 230+K (rebuilt at 196K)

Welcome to the forum. Finally somone else in my neck of the woods!

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1981 300D 147k
1998 VW Jetta Tdi 320k
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 141k
1979 300D 234k (sold)
1984 300D "Astor" 262k(sold)
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I love the smell of diesel smoke in my hair

I found your sight a few weeks ago and have read everything you've written, and I sincerely appreciate the knowledge you've shared! Thanks!

Now I know where I'll be ordering my stuff from. And I'll have the added pleasure of cruising in the Merc to save shipping.

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1983 300SD, Silver/Blue, 230+K (rebuilt at 196K)