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09-09-2003, 07:56 PM
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Stuck on the road... help please
My wife called to tell me that our 83 300SD stalled on the Freeway. I asked her to wait a few minutes and then try to start it. She said it was running rough then quit. We waited 10 minutes and it started a bit smoother.
I am thinking it is the filters, but input appreciated. As I wait for it to be towed to a gas station, I will need to get my tools and gather up the right parts to "try" and fix it. Thanks in advance. Don
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 1980 300TD-T (82 Turbo and Trans) 159,000 Miles "Jackie-O"1983 300SD 272,000 Miles "Aristotle" 1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited - keeps the MB's off the ice and out of the snow 1994 BMW 530it 
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09-09-2003, 08:24 PM
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Did she just get diesel? It coul dbe bad. any water? How do the filters look, any alge? any loose fuel lines? Look at anything fuel related.
Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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09-09-2003, 08:34 PM
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BIGRED,
First make sure there is enough fuel in the tank. If the fuel tank strainer is partially plugged, it will run rough and possibly stop running when the tank is almost but not completely empty. If there is enough fuel, try the R&R the primary filter first. If that doesn't work, R&R the secondary filter. P E H
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09-09-2003, 08:40 PM
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Howdy,
I recently ran out of diesel in my 190d 2.2 with 1/8th of a tank left on the guage. I carry a gallon of vegie oil with me in the trunk, so I could get it going again pretty easily. But, the 190d has a lift pump which I don't think a 617 does. You might try taking off the fuel filter and filling it with fuel or injector cleaner. If it is fuel related, it should run until it uses up its supply of fuel. Sholin
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What else, '73 MB 280 SEL (Lt Blue) Daily driver: '84 190D 2.2 5 spd.
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09-09-2003, 09:22 PM
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It was towed to a station, some fresh diesel added to the tank, same issue. Mechanic "revved it up and the issue cleared out, at least for the time being. Hopefully she will make it home so I can check it out and not have to do emergency roadside repairs. She is driving mine because the alternator went out on her 300TD yesterday. Not bad, in 2 days she had 2 cars go out of commission.
Thanks for the confirmations. Don
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1980 300TD-T (82 Turbo and Trans) 159,000 Miles "Jackie-O"1983 300SD 272,000 Miles "Aristotle" 1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited - keeps the MB's off the ice and out of the snow 1994 BMW 530it
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09-09-2003, 11:21 PM
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Sounds like my wife. First she killed her 90 Caddy, now she's working on my 89 190E. It's a bit toughter than the Caddy though. Anyway, Sounds like the guys here are all over it. I would ask her how much fuel the car had in it when it quit. It sounds like the fresh diesel fuel may have been what it needed. Especially if it was at 1/8 tank or less. If we could just convince these ladies that you are supposed to fuel up BEFORE you run out, we would save ourselves some headaches.
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83 W123 240D 76 300D, "Lil Yellow Car" 1978 Cessna 172N 180 HP Mod "If life ain't fun, I'm not interested"  The important things are those that you learn after you know it all. Chip Foose  Build a better mousetrap and you will REALLY infuriate corporate america.
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#7
09-10-2003, 12:49 PM
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It took nearly 30 years, but I finally convinced my wife that our cars run just as well on the top quarter tank as they do on the bottom.
Wes
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09-10-2003, 05:48 PM
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Wes, I've only been married for eight years,no wonder my wife still likes the gauge at .25 , I hope it doesen't take 30 years. steve
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