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Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 08-16-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 52,798
Posted By jhtanglewood
Alpine iLX-W650 The Alpine has a shallow...

Alpine iLX-W650

The Alpine has a shallow depth and could allow different mounting positions than what I used.


I made the original mods for a Kenwood double din that was much deeper.


...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2019, 10:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,033
Posted By jhtanglewood
Only LED brake lights will affect the cruise...

Only LED brake lights will affect the cruise control, I found this out the hard way and with help from the forum here. The tail lights, reverse lights and blinkers will not affect it (although the...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 07-11-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 52,798
Posted By jhtanglewood
Oh boy. First I tried to buy some thin zebrano...

Oh boy. First I tried to buy some thin zebrano wood and match the stain - that was an epic failure after nearly a month of testing stain mixtures and poly coats.

I eventually ended up buying new...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2019, 01:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,021
Posted By jhtanglewood
I may have not received the situation well, but...

I may have not received the situation well, but you're right. Turns out I have a show leak.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2019, 08:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,021
Posted By jhtanglewood
How hard is it to convert a system back to R12? ...

How hard is it to convert a system back to R12?

When it's over 90° here, my new R134 system struggles unless I'm barreling down the highway for 30+ minutes.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2019, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
Posted By jhtanglewood
I will if I ever do it, right now I'm sticking...

I will if I ever do it, right now I'm sticking with the original brake light bulbs.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2019, 11:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,080
Posted By jhtanglewood
I saw the Baldwin BF1217 on Walmarts site too and...

I saw the Baldwin BF1217 on Walmarts site too and it said 40 microns. I'm not where I got 2 microns from when I bought it, but I already had the Wix filter in my garage so I ripped that Baldwin off...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,080
Posted By jhtanglewood
40 microns! Looks I got some bogus info.

40 microns! Looks I got some bogus info.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
Posted By jhtanglewood
Bought some new LEDs with resistors built in, no...

Bought some new LEDs with resistors built in, no dice. Cruise control stopped working again.

I've ordered some 100w inline resistors so we'll see if they work.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,080
Posted By jhtanglewood
Maybe something is different on my '85?, but...

Maybe something is different on my '85?, but neither the Donaldson or CAT fit on my housing without grinding.

Honestly, the Baldwin I used may require grinding too, but I can't tell because I had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2019, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,080
Posted By jhtanglewood
Larger Fuel Filter w/ Water Separator Adapter

Hey guys, someone asked me a question about my fuel filter setup after seeing a picture of my engine bay. I thought I'd copy/paste most of that convo to share what I did along with the links.

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,786
Posted By jhtanglewood
How difficult is it to remove the dash? ...

How difficult is it to remove the dash?

That's something I've never done but I have the same issue, I'm just too scared to mess with the dash for fear of cracking or breaking something.:confused:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
Posted By jhtanglewood
That's one hell of an explanation Jay, now my...

That's one hell of an explanation Jay, now my head hurts.

Hopefully the LEDs w/ load resistors work with the cruise control because I really like the having the super bright lights, the red is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
Posted By jhtanglewood
Changing the LED brake light bulbs back to the...

Changing the LED brake light bulbs back to the original type worked! - but I really liked my super bright LEDs so I guess I have to buy some with resistors built in like Marshall said.

Thanks guys!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
Posted By jhtanglewood
I'm gonna try the original type bulbs today....

I'm gonna try the original type bulbs today. Fingers crossed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
Posted By jhtanglewood
Well this just doesn't make any sense at all. ...

Well this just doesn't make any sense at all.

Signal from the switch is good in all positions.
Tested the the actuator even though it's new and tested fine.
Amplifier is brand new too.

WTF
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2019, 06:41 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 59,942
Posted By jhtanglewood
From the back, that how I photograph all my girls...

From the back, that how I photograph all my girls too.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
Posted By jhtanglewood
Thanks, I just pulled it out and it was covered...

Thanks, I just pulled it out and it was covered in oil - haha I'm sure that's not good for it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,192
Posted By jhtanglewood
Cruise Control Switch

Has anyone ever actually had the cruise control switch on the steering column go bad?

I've replaced the actuator and control unit with no luck, so that was probably money wasted. I've also read...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 346
Views: 59,942
Posted By jhtanglewood
http://i63.tinypic.com/j0a29w.jpg ...

http://i63.tinypic.com/j0a29w.jpg

http://i68.tinypic.com/2e4gpbs.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2019, 11:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,105
Posted By jhtanglewood
Thank you! BTW It turns out that the new...

Thank you!
BTW
It turns out that the new valve cover is what stripped the studs.
Must have been a bad cast, because one the holes on the passenger side for the stud was as small or smaller than...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,105
Posted By jhtanglewood
Finished! <img...

Finished!

<img src="https://i.ibb.co/HBhHWVY/F453-FCEE-9-BB4-4189-9793-C0-F16-A0-EB825.jpG"/>
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2019, 12:40 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 59,942
Posted By jhtanglewood
Thanks guys, I like them. It was a close call...

Thanks guys, I like them. It was a close call between the two and of course I have my originals safely stashed away.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2019, 12:17 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,105
Posted By jhtanglewood
I just needed the fastest route, and if they'd...

I just needed the fastest route, and if they'd upheld their end it would have been the fastest way.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2019, 12:05 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 59,942
Posted By jhtanglewood
http://i65.tinypic.com/r8z3vn.jpg

http://i65.tinypic.com/r8z3vn.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,325
Posted By jhtanglewood
"Upgraded with tinted widows"

"Upgraded with tinted widows"
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-13-2019, 07:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,105
Posted By jhtanglewood
Ordered the bolts & nuts from MBpartsworld...

Ordered the bolts & nuts from MBpartsworld (Mercedes of South Atlanta) Monday morning at 8am, paid for the express overnight shipping, it's Thursday and I just got a FedEX notification that it will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,105
Posted By jhtanglewood
I've already order new ones from Mercedes (were...

I've already order new ones from Mercedes (were supposed to be here today but aren't). Interesting site, thank you. I may use them in the future.

Alec300SD hooked me up with the part numbers which...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2019, 01:23 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,288
Posted By jhtanglewood
That sucks, but I'm glad you guys are addressing...

That sucks, but I'm glad you guys are addressing the situation - even if slowly.

The fact that you're on here interacting and actually doing something about says a lot.

I prefer OEM of course,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2019, 01:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,288
Posted By jhtanglewood
Great, so the URO mounts I just ordered from...

Great, so the URO mounts I just ordered from Amazon are no better than whatever I have on there now.

Are the hex style mounts any good? I saw them online too, but had no experience with them.
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