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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-14-2022, 02:28 PM

Replies: 20

Dim lights for the first 3-5 minutes

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Posted By jhermit

Thank you. The behavior happens while driving....

Thank you. The behavior happens while driving. All my tests were done in idle (I did not drive the car to test the after).
I will check the battery tomorrow and take a picture of the relay.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-14-2022, 12:20 PM

Replies: 20

Dim lights for the first 3-5 minutes

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Posted By jhermit

So it finally got warm enough to mess with this. ...

So it finally got warm enough to mess with this.
Before start battery was at 12.4
After start it went to 11.9
Three minutes or so later it went to 14.3

I did check the plugs and they...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-08-2022, 10:59 AM

Replies: 20

Dim lights for the first 3-5 minutes

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Posted By jhermit

I am going to do the voltmeter test and check the...

I am going to do the voltmeter test and check the regulator this weekend. It is 15 degrees outside, so not eager to get out there and mess with this right away...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-06-2022, 11:31 AM

Replies: 20

Dim lights for the first 3-5 minutes

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Posted By jhermit

Okay, I had not heard of this "afterglow...

Okay, I had not heard of this "afterglow feature". Thank you!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-06-2022, 09:38 AM

Replies: 20

Dim lights for the first 3-5 minutes

Views: 1,729

Posted By jhermit

Dim lights for the first 3-5 minutes

My 1982 300SD has dim lights on the dash and headlights for the first 3 to 5 mins after a start even when at operating temperature. It then goes to normal full strength and all is well.

Is...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-01-2022, 02:40 AM

Replies: 31

Clattering cold starts and shaky warm idle

Views: 3,321

Posted By jhermit

Man, thank you so much. Over the last 8 months, I...

Man, thank you so much. Over the last 8 months, I have gone through the same list of actions to try to fix my idle and clattering problems. I actually replaced my DVs with pre-owned ones that I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-27-2021, 08:18 AM

Replies: 5

1987 300SDL running like a dog

Views: 992

Posted By jhermit

I would start by doing a valve adjustment. That...

I would start by doing a valve adjustment. That is required regular maintenance and can make a world of difference. If the valves are out of adjustment, your compression will be off, and the engine...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-02-2021, 09:25 AM

Replies: 11

Valve adjustment crank pulley access - 617

Views: 661

Posted By jhermit

I use the starter by shorting the two screws....

I use the starter by shorting the two screws. Very short bursts usually does the trick.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-25-2021, 08:56 PM

Replies: 17

Rear Defroster

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Posted By jhermit

Being a diesel, the only electrical thing that I...

Being a diesel, the only electrical thing that I can think would affect starting would be glow plugs or maybe fuel pump.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-25-2021, 08:33 AM

Replies: 17

Rear Defroster

Views: 1,973

Posted By jhermit

I used a procedure on youtube. I think it was...

I used a procedure on youtube. I think it was this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpRWcNoLdwQ&t=338s

Remember, there is a timer. I had one laying around, so I just replaced it.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-25-2021, 12:36 AM

Replies: 17

Rear Defroster

Views: 1,973

Posted By jhermit

No, they are the same. The relay timer is really...

No, they are the same. The relay timer is really tall probably because it is a relay with a timer built in which turns the defogger off after 30 mins

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-24-2021, 03:17 PM

Replies: 19

Green vs. Gold (yet another thread)

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Posted By jhermit

Yeah, but mine already had blue, and not having...

Yeah, but mine already had blue, and not having to flush the system is worth the 6-8 dollar difference.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-24-2021, 03:14 PM

Replies: 17

Rear Defroster

Views: 1,973

Posted By jhermit

I just dealt with this this morning. In my case...

I just dealt with this this morning. In my case it was the relay timer in the fuse box. Not sure your car has one, but check on that as it is a simple fix if that were your problem

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-24-2021, 06:23 AM

Replies: 19

Green vs. Gold (yet another thread)

Views: 1,924

Posted By jhermit

Yes, I was surprised blue has not come up and...

Yes, I was surprised blue has not come up and that is what mine has. It is a Si-HOAT formula which I thought was compatible with these engines.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-26-2021, 08:05 AM

Replies: 4

'82 300SD AC Belt Size

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Posted By jhermit

Thank you very much! I'll follow your advice.

Thank you very much! I'll follow your advice.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-25-2021, 09:29 PM

Replies: 4

'82 300SD AC Belt Size

Views: 614

Posted By jhermit

'82 300SD AC Belt Size

I searched, really I searched, but did not find an answer.

Everywhere I look it says that my AC Belt size is 13x925. Pelican Parts and all other sites offer that as their belt for my car, but it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-02-2021, 10:16 AM

Replies: 16

Quick trans fluid question

Views: 1,712

Posted By jhermit

I do not know if it is the best or the whatever,...

I do not know if it is the best or the whatever, but I have been using Redline D4 ATF Synthetic in my pre 2000 cars for a while and have been very happy. It is supposed to be Dexron II/III...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-13-2021, 09:16 PM

Replies: 4

OM 602 Twitchy temp guage

Views: 853

Posted By jhermit

There is a guy in youtube named Impalaman's...

There is a guy in youtube named Impalaman's garage who had this very problem and takes you through the procedure to fix it. Check it out.

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