0-60 today in my '83 240D
43.8 seconds. *No wind factor

Any suggestions ?

The 240 is new to me. Some background on the purchase on this recent this thread -> 3rd owner of a 1983 240D (auto)

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"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

Well, some obvious things to look at, more or less in that order:
1. make sure the throttle linkage engages all the way when you put the pedal to the metal
2. clean fuel filters, air filter
3. adjust the valves
4. check compression
5. diesel purge

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Ya gotta remember, those are "metric" seconds. You need to convert them to American seconds by multiplying them by .61!

43.8 X .61 = 26.2. There, now don't you feel better?

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Ah, but you forget, those are also metric miles so you have to multiply by 1.64 to get to the actual corrected value

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# 1 first. Looks like a disaster. ( close up pics on that previous thread) I either need to learn how to do this or take a ride up to Desi at Eurotech in West Palm Beach. He is highly regarded. Any idea what a good indy might charge me to do it right.




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'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

Even better. 60 MPH X 1.64 = 98.4 MPH! Ssssmmmmoookkkiiinnnggg!

(I are a graduate of the "Abbot and Costello" school of applied mathematics)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLprXHbn19I

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At 99.99$+ an hour for labor....I would suggest doing a lot of reading and tackling it yourself btw any mechanic, that will look at that engine will want to do a hell of a lot of more work then just adjusting the linkages....

Its fairly easy to do...

Undo the Carter key at the bushing and see if they bushing is cracked and separating from the metal. Check to confirm the plastic bushings are in the fork.

I use a skinny tool box(heavy) and put it on the gas peddle. Then go out and confirm the rod is opening the IP up fully....if not adjust.

Use some lube at the joints...

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I'm thinking you should be thankful you reached 60 mph in your 240D. It's the car you can push across the intersection faster than you can drive it across.

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Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
No longer selling Cluster Needles Paint
No longer selling New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

Seems about right.

Hey CJ, I have owned several diesel benzs and been reading lots on this forum for a few years. Never heard of a Carter key. Can you describe this location or better yet post a thread with how to do this or a picture of where it lies.

I am completely in to learning to do as much as possible myself. * I think I may even be missing some connections on parts of my linkages.
Thanks

Austin


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'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

( Tried googling Carter key and is it possible this a spelling gaf? Cotter Key ? )

AA if it is I still have not found it.





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'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

Folks, can we please get back on track and help Austin?

Oh, and did show Austin how to use something heavy to check the injection pump throttle rod throw plus lubrication. Which I could show more...

Austin, the first order of business is the linkage! There has to be another 240D automatic somewhere in Florida that can provide the parts. Or, order online. Not sure how many seconds I shaved by taking the slop out of the linkage but it was very noticeable, therefore be surprised if it didn't do anything for you. Once you have the parts someone should be able to guide you on installation.

Can someone please post detailed picture(s) of the 1983 240D linkage?

Just checked, and the Peach has nothing...

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Okay, I don't know the technical term for the pin but you will see it here...on top...



Now this bushing is suppose to look like this



Okay now see that white plastic ball? Yours has crumbled and in your photo you can see some residue of it on the rod..

Its called a throttle pivot bushing. Here's what it suppose to look like

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Ah! That is what I was after! Mine is a different design so took the slop out using M8 washers. Just bet that point isn't performing as it should?

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 280TE - Waiting for heart surgery.

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT - Rear ended 23 September 2016 and now looking for a new home.

1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TD - Parted out.

1964 Volkswgen Beetle - Vater's since September 1968 and undergoing a restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Sunroof Squareback with F.I. - in need of full restoration.

1971 Volkswagen Squareback automatic with F.I. - Vacationing with her caretaker until he is in better health.

A failed bushing like that will cause problems. Get yourself a new bushing assembly.