I couldn't find a general intro forum, but i wanted to introduce myself and thank you guys. Ive been Playing with the old mb diesels for a couple years now and you guys have been a great help through it all!

i have a couple 300's. a wagon which im restoring and a 300d turbo. im a mechanic in the pan handle and work alot with the old diesels for fun.

welcome!

it is amazing the wealth of information contained on these here fora....

I have gone back to driving my w123 regularly and maintaining these fine machines is truly a joy.

Welcome to t Forum, Good you are playing our yard now in stead of looking over the fence. LOL

I lurked for a while mesmerized by the wealth of info here, then one day I had to
open by big yap and signed up.

Then went from one MB to 5. And looking for more.


Charlie


sent from my pos computer

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Charlie has probably done more with the 123 chassis Mercedes than anybody here. If he tells you anything about them you can take it to the bank!

Welcome to the new guy!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Thanks! ill keep note of that! all mine have been w123, only other model was my w126 81 300sd i just sold.

I'll add my welcome as

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83 SD

84 CD

Welcome! Another MB mechanic is great!

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

Post up some pics of your fleet...both current and past. There won't be a lack of comments from this group when it comes to old diesels.

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'89 260e (212K Mi.), '92 400e (208K Mi.), '92 400e (not a misprint) (146K Mi.), '95 C220, '81 240D--Sold

Thanks Tom. Iam sill learning, I know enough to be dangerous.


Charlie


sent from my pos computer

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

See, that's the one thing I have up on Charlie. I don't need to know anything to be dangerous!

Welcome to the forum, PageRacing!

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Here's a few pics of my old 300sd and of my first 300d turbo

The blue was an absolute beater. Back half of the car had all the paint literally burnt off and for a turbo car was slower than a 240d on diesel, ran like a raped ape on oil though!

The 300sd was a cream puff. Way to nice for me to own.

The cream 81 300d na is hopefully on it's way home in exchange for another 79 wagon and a 83 300d turbo. Which will be the newest projects saved from the woods



Aaaand i can't post pictures from a phone. I'll add them in the am

I think the issue is that you need to have passed a certain post minimum to post pictures.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I managed to post pics earlier! It just kept on saying upload failed. Trying to do it on an iPhone

I think pictures are to big a file on my phone

I had that issue last time I wanted to post some stuff too. I figured the problem was on my end.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Welcome to the Forum!!! Did you say you are restoring a wagon? I have a bunch of interior wagon parts. I will shoot you a PM. I would encourage you to start a separate thread for each car.......and use just that thread for all questions. Here's a sample of what I'm talking about:
1984 300D Light Ivory unique car

Good Luck in your endeavors!

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

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