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Austin85 · #46 05-11-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MTUpower

Why didn't you go see Desi? I think he would have solved your issues. I don't know what will solve it, but you seem to be on the way. I'll guess that your valves are off for sure, and that will cause smoke and slow acceleration.

Hi Capt. W.

I was considering Desi then I found this place in Delray alot closer to me. Anyway didn't need anything done yet from a mechanic shoppe. The smoke disappeared shortly after adding some Startron Enzyme Treatment for Diesel fuel & the Lubro Moly injector cleaner - and the slow acceleration is probably now 90% there compared to maybe 50% after I replaced the broken throttle linkage bushing couple days ago. I dont think I can beat your wagon in a 2 block drag race yet but ...I will outrun most electric scooters.

I do need to get up to some pull it yards this week so if you are around let me know.

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Austin85 · #47 05-11-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriel

........As for the radio, there is an adapter that goes into the D.I.N. antenna so one can use an iPod and F.M. band............

Do you have a picture of one of these or a link where it is sold ? You mean a hardwire plug going into the back of Becker antenna outlet that runs direct into an I-pod ?

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Austin85 · #48 05-16-2013, 03:45 PM

Got my peach parts box Tuesday and now with the new air filter in and new injector hoses put in , plus the new throttle bushing last week my 240 is like a new vehicle compared to before I did these things. big thanks to you all.

The old hoses were seeping and the 4th one had an open leak. They all tore into pieces when I pulled them off the injectors.. I used to feel bad for the PO for selling me this car thinking the engine was blown and needed to be replaced, but now that I am seeing the level of attention they paid to this car I do not feel guilty much at all.

I think the fuel tank is filthy since I saw rust on the inside of the fuel cap and yesterday when I pulled out the sender unit it also had rust on the metal cover along with 30 years buildup of "sludge"... I am down to about 6-7 gallons of diesel and soon will empty the tank to clean the tank strainer and replace hoses. Then a diesel purge ( 2 cans! ) and replace both fuel filters.....

Any other suggestions along these lines appreciated still...!

AA..........