Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:05 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Newfields, NH
Posts: 30
Acceleration Problems

Hi Guys,
A quick question. I have a 1981 300SD. I have noticed that when I get below a quarter tank of fuel that I will occasionally have slow acceleration, especially when I am on a hill. Otherwise the car drives fine. Fuel filters were changed about 3k miles ago and the prefilter has only a few black specks in it. I have also noticed that the fuel gauge has a tendency to occasionally "stick" and bounce around when it gets to a quarter of a tank.

Is this likely a dirty fuel screen in the tank or is there something else I should be looking for. The car only has 78,000 miles on it, but did sit with minimal yearly miles until I bought it about 3 months ago. I have checked the throttle linkages and they all appear fine. I stress that this is only occasional and only with less than a quarter tank of fuel. As always, all ideas appreciated. Thanks.

CW

Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-11-2007, 06:32 PM
ForcedInduction
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Sounds like you have a light case of fungus. Sitting around that long gives time for water to condense into the fuel and little spores to grow.

I'd plan to let it run low again, drain the tank, clean the strainer, clean the level sender, toss out the old fuel, fill with fresh clean fuel and add a good dose of biocide.

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:47 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page