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03-11-2008, 09:50 PM
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Hey folks, new member. And a question.
Just a quick introduction:
My name is Ron, I reside in San Francisco and I work on Haight St. I drive a 1984 300TD wagon with 280K miles, and just kinda happened upon this site while I was trying to find some help. So the problem I'm having with my car is that when i get down to the last quarter of the tank, the car begins running really awfully, as if there is no fuel at all. Once I get to a station, I don't have to buy a full tank of diesel, because there was still plenty left. But as soon as I fill up, it's running fine. I was experiencing this problem today, and at most, I could only put in 11 gallons. Thank in advance. 
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03-11-2008, 09:52 PM
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I would suspect a dirty fuel tank strainer.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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#3
03-11-2008, 09:54 PM
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Sounds like you could have a fuel tank venting problem. Instead of adding fuel next time, try removing the fuel cap and reinstalling it. Then see if there is any improvement.
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03-11-2008, 09:55 PM
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First, welcome...
on to your problem- it could be a clogged tank strainer. it is on the bottom of the tank, you will want to drain the tank before you remove it. if you do a search on this, you will find more info than you ever cared to read... You may be able to clean and re-use, or you can order a new on from this site, among others. a new o ring would be wise regardless.... Click here to buy parts... 
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03-11-2008, 10:01 PM
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Welcome Bear_San. Since the question is already answered, I'll just ask you to post some pics of your wagon.
 I vote for tank screen too. How's your fuel gauge? If your tank screen is clogged, your fuel sending unit may benefit from a cleaning too. Cars with these clogs usually need a banjo bolt cleaning on the ALDA too.
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Chad 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 1985 300CD - Gladys
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03-11-2008, 10:04 PM
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I'll try to get some pictures on here when I can. I was thinking of painting it Olive Drab and putting a big white star on the hood. Whaddaya think?
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#7
03-11-2008, 10:09 PM
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I prefer Desert Camo.
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Chad 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 1985 300CD - Gladys
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#8
03-11-2008, 10:21 PM
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I think wagons are more susceptible to plugged screen problems because the tank sits flat rather than on its side.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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#9
03-11-2008, 10:37 PM
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Have your mechanic pull the plug on your tank and drain it throughly and clean the strainer. Diesel fuel and water combine over the years to form a sludge line. Below that line is mostly water. Because these cars last so long, it allows things like this happen. After the clean out, a yearly dose of some kind of "water out" will prevent future occurrences, especially in your climate. The Bay area is really good at condensation.
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03-11-2008, 11:23 PM
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Tom W
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03-12-2008, 12:24 AM
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Based on the car running fine until about 1/4 tank, could the fuel supply and return lines be reversed? If the PO intentionally did that, he may have been trying to porlong the inevitable of changing the tank strainer.
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03-12-2008, 12:55 AM
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also- to remove the screen, I went to the hardware store and got a bolt w/ a head that fits the allen recess, and 2 nuts for the bolt. thread on the 2 nuts, and lock them together by tightening them against each other. then use this as an allen key for the strainer.
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1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven. 1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.
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03-12-2008, 07:52 AM
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Chad 2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 1985 300CD - Gladys
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#15
03-12-2008, 08:47 AM
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I have never seen a 1-1/16 spark plug socket... 13/16 and 5/8 yes, but 1-1/16? what is that for?
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