Project Car: 1978 240D 4 speed "Uttini" - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

TheDon · #1 06-27-2014, 10:38 AM

I will keep that in mind once the time comes to get the AC working in the 240D. I bet a sanden wouldn't zap as much power from the engine as the york. Plus I could do a proper dual parallel flow condenser setup and get it to snow inside the car.

ROLLGUY · #2 06-27-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

I will keep that in mind once the time comes to get the AC working in the 240D. I bet a sanden wouldn't zap as much power from the engine as the york. Plus I could do a proper dual parallel flow condenser setup and get it to snow inside the car.

Please don't take this wrong, but:

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Alright. I'm officially done with these old cars. I am throwing in the towel. I am done. I have had it **** these cars and everything about them.

Charged the system with 1.76 lbs of 134A....it was cooling, belt was nice and tight. Left the shop and halfway home it's blowing hot air.....damn it all to hell and back

If I get the desire to I might call napa and have them get me the shorter belt because you're correct on the adjustment. I'm almost out of threads. But that won't matter now that it's blowing hot air.

I hope the above quote is not true, and that you were just frustrated and posted before thinking about the whole ordeal. Believe me, I (and probably many others) have done the same thing, so don't feel bad....Rich

Adriel · #3 06-27-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by OM603

You should have the air filter off and a large wad of rag at the ready when you're doing this, that engine may eventually get enough compression in a couple cylinders to fire off and when it does if the rings are stuck it can very easily and quickly start dieseling on the crankcase oil and run away on you!

I had a similar situation and the only way to stop it is to cut off the air supply, the engine I was fooling with could be throttled using a large wad of rag restricting the air intake.

Good to know!

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Please don't take this wrong, but:

I hope the above quote is not true, and that you were just frustrated and posted before thinking about the whole ordeal. Believe me, I (and probably many others) have done the same thing, so don't feel bad....Rich

Especially if one is learning.

Had these moments but a time and/or a long drive help.

TheDon · #4 06-27-2014, 08:18 PM

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Please don't take this wrong, but:

I hope the above quote is not true, and that you were just frustrated and posted before thinking about the whole ordeal. Believe me, I (and probably many others) have done the same thing, so don't feel bad....Rich

It's just my stress coming out I expected the AC to work just fine with the awesome sanden kit and I'm still chasing issues.

Anyways. I rigged up a small fish tank as a fresh fuel tank and it's returning to the tank line. I cleared out the pick up line and the hand primer would not prime the system. Can I take the fuel pump off and clean it out easily? I suspect that it might be gunked up.

Phillytwotank · #5 06-28-2014, 08:04 AM

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Can I take the fuel pump off and clean it out easily? I suspect that it might be gunked up.

The valves on either side of the pump can be taken apart and cleaned easy. The actual pump mechanism it's self is a bit more complicated. The valves are likely to become frozen in place. Start there first.

TheDon · #6 06-28-2014, 08:12 AM

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The valves on either side of the pump can be taken apart and cleaned easy. The actual pump mechanism it's self is a bit more complicated. The valves are likely to become frozen in place. Start there first.

I'll see about removing the valves today and cleaning them out. I hope that fixes the issue

Adriel · #7 06-28-2014, 08:10 PM

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You are sooo true, I am tired of people thinking that just because it says we are in Arizona that we live in death valley....up here we get snow and rain and winter is even colder....oh and flag is super cold all the time, its what in the 70's this whole week....I am literally 2 mins from Utah....I go into walmart and my phone changes time...

So the elevation goes up to Flagstaff then down to Utah?

That is funny!

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You forgot about the Sand Storms.

Charlie

Because I don't think about them. They only happen now and then and don't cause too much issue. I was out in one and isn't that bad if you stay in the auto. Also one should be cleaning weekly so a little extra dust shouldn't be an issue.

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I think a desert is better described as a lack of vegetation growing... Temps and odd sporadic rainfall do not provide the conditions for base vegetation...

John, have you been in a desert? It is VERY lush! Plants adapt to the conditions. It is so beautiful! The colors all year round! I love it so much I am putting in desert landscaping. We even have native grapes!

It is much warmer since modern man over came the desert. It used to not get over 110*F and now because of the urban heat island we are now hitting 120*F in the Valley. That is one reason I am looking to purchase a little parcel up in the higher part of the State.

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The valves on either side of the pump can be taken apart and cleaned easy. The actual pump mechanism it's self is a bit more complicated. The valves are likely to become frozen in place. Start there first.

Good to know! Is it really worth the risk?

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I'll see about removing the valves today and cleaning them out. I hope that fixes the issue

Mind sharing a picture or two? Or do I need to look harder?

vstech · #8 06-28-2014, 11:28 PM

So, likely not interested in my plot of land near Phoenix eh?... (80 ish acres...)

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So the elevation goes up to Flagstaff then down to Utah?

That is funny!

Because I don't think about them. They only happen now and then and don't cause too much issue. I was out in one and isn't that bad if you stay in the auto. Also one should be cleaning weekly so a little extra dust shouldn't be an issue.

John, have you been in a desert? It is VERY lush! Plants adapt to the conditions. It is so beautiful! The colors all year round! I love it so much I am putting in desert landscaping. We even have native grapes!

It is much warmer since modern man over came the desert. It used to not get over 110*F and now because of the urban heat island we are now hitting 120*F in the Valley. That is one reason I am looking to purchase a little parcel up in the higher part of the State.

Good to know! Is it really worth the risk?

Mind sharing a picture or two? Or do I need to look harder?

cooljjay · #9 06-30-2014, 02:53 AM

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So the elevation goes up to Flagstaff then down to Utah?

That is funny!

Forget what utah elevation is, flag is at 8000...we are at 5000......

Sand storms, oh man forgot about that.....those things are crazy! We get them up here....most of the time I should wear goggles...