Just wondering folks, where is 'normal' for the clutch pedal to be when the clutch releases? Mine seem to be more to the top. Is that normal?

Thanks!

Typically that is a good sign. When it grabs low, that's more indicative of a problem.

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1983 300SD - 305000
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Thanks a lot!

Yes, high is better than low, as long as the clutch does not slip. I have been struggling getting all the air out of my hydraulics for months. Just last weekend I got it feeling right. It had been releasing about 2 inches from the floor with what seemed like a lot of dead pedal to get there- now it is much closer to the top and firm all the way down.

There is a cam adjustment on top of the M/C, but that shouldn't be used until you are sure you have all the air displaced.

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

Have you used the 'go no go' gauge to see if the actual clutch is worn ?... which would produce this same position indicator in some instances...

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chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

as a general rule with hydraulic operated clutches it should grab fairly quickly but not too quickly. Some manufacturers have a spec for how far it should it travel.

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1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

There is an adjustment procedure and spec in the FSM, but it seems like way more trouble than it is worth. One of the factory methods is to induce water into the system and perform some sort of measurement- were they nuts?

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80 300SD (129k mi) 82 240D stick (193k mi)77 240D auto - stick to be (153k mi) 85 380SL (145k mi) 89 BMW 535i 82 Diesel Rabbit Pickup (374k mi) 91 Jetta IDI Diesel (155k mi) 81 VW Rabbit Convertible Diesel 70 Triumph Spitfire Mk III (63kmi)66 Triumph TR4a IRS (90k mi)67 Ford F-100 (??)

LOLOL, ' SOME' manufacturers ..... if ANY DO you can bet that MB DOES.....

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

Agreed - the higher the better. Just make sure you are able to push the pedal about 1 1/2" down before disengagement. This way you are assured the clutch disk is making 100% contact with the pressure plate.

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funny that you laugh, since some manufacturs dont

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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life
1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)