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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 59,928
Posted By rivermasternc
Never seen an R107 with an OM617. Did you do the...

Never seen an R107 with an OM617. Did you do the conversion? What prompted the conversion? I think the 1985 380SL was past the single-row timing chain fiasco.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 09-06-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,412
Posted By rivermasternc
It showed up on BaT today- ...

It showed up on BaT today-

http://bringatrailer.com/2011/09/06/1988-mercedes-benz-amg-hammer-6-0l-wagon/
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
Smile The never ending thread :-) We are seeing...

The never ending thread :-)

We are seeing $3.05/gal over here in western NC. Been that way for a few weeks.

-Scott
Forum: Tech Help 11-01-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,646
Posted By rivermasternc
Exclamation Me too!

1986 300SDL. Here we go.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
We are at $2.999 for premuim unleaded (93) and...

We are at $2.999 for premuim unleaded (93) and $3.099 for hwy diesel here in western NC. 8-year old thread now. Amazing. Thank you Peach for continuing the MercedesShop threads!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2009, 11:02 AM
Replies: 346
Views: 59,928
Posted By rivermasternc
Cool 300SDL - another camera angle

Amazing. I think this thread had it's 7-year birthday last week. Pictures of the 3.0l 1986 and 7.3l 2000
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-13-2009, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,104
Posted By rivermasternc
Ryan: Here's a look at our 1989 we purchased...

Ryan:

Here's a look at our 1989 we purchased last March. We are also on the learning curve with the R107.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Rivermaster/1989560SL#

-Scott.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
Makes me think they are selling dyed fuel for...

Makes me think they are selling dyed fuel for highway use. Caveat emptor.

http://www.newjerseygasprices.com/index.aspx?fuel=D

-Scott
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-07-2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,104
Posted By rivermasternc
"Mercedes" antifreeze IS Valvoline Zerex G-05. ...

"Mercedes" antifreeze IS Valvoline Zerex G-05. See
http://www.valvoline.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=10

-Scott
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 29,348
Posted By rivermasternc
Phil: I'm sorry, but as others have said,...

Phil:

I'm sorry, but as others have said, good that no one was hurt.

-Scott
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,641
Posted By rivermasternc
Nope. Started in VW Beetles (air cooled),...

Nope. Started in VW Beetles (air cooled), migrated to '81 VW Rabbit diesel then to the 240D.

-Scott
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,154
Posted By rivermasternc
You are unplugging the multi-pin plug, right? I...

You are unplugging the multi-pin plug, right? I did have a case with my 300SD (617.951) where a plug was reading low resistance, but was bad. Finally routed it out by removing all the plugs and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,865
Posted By rivermasternc
Thanks for the write-up. My new mounts and...

Thanks for the write-up. My new mounts and shocks should be delivered today. Have you checked/replaced the transmission mount?

-Scott
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2008, 01:53 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
We're still pushing $2.90 here in NW North...

We're still pushing $2.90 here in NW North Carolina for #2:

http://web.skybest.com/~ontheriver/automobiles/1986_300SDLmiles_files/sheet002.htm

A bit less than that for PREMUIM:
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-18-2008, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,625
Posted By rivermasternc
Len: I'm getting ready to replace my exhaust...

Len:

I'm getting ready to replace my exhaust hangers. Did you end up, as suggested, with the hangers with the chain at the rear and the typical doughnut at the center? What did you do at the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
If I could share that information with you, it...

If I could share that information with you, it would make your head spin. Suffice it to say are fuel savings models are in magnitudes of 100's of 1,000's gallons of diesel fuel with our own fleets...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
[QUOTE=bill murrow;1880030]And where would you...

[QUOTE=bill murrow;1880030]And where would you start if you were president? I'm not at all being sarcastic. I've often pondered this point myself. "Hmmmmm....where would i start if I were president...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 07-07-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 27,504
Posted By rivermasternc
There is a possibility thet M-B has already...

There is a possibility thet M-B has already replaced the engine. They would probably have the records if they did. There have been no reported failures of the #1 rod on the replacements to my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
Carrameow: Good macro reasoning, but it does...

Carrameow:

Good macro reasoning, but it does not explain the sudden and aggresive run-up of prices. The reactionary high costs are being driven by the commodities traders. Sooner or later, it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
PEH: I have posted links to the DOE...

PEH:

I have posted links to the DOE explaination before, but do not recall if it was in this thread. Here's their take:

Source:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/bookshelf/brochures/diesel/index.html
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2008, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,784
Posted By rivermasternc
Ouch! We have not crossed the $5 benchmark yet,...

Ouch! We have not crossed the $5 benchmark yet, but are on the cusp.

Amazing thread, Ken... Have you looked at the start of this thread recently??
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,122
Posted By rivermasternc
John: I saw a similar deterioration of...

John:

I saw a similar deterioration of starting in my '83 SD over a couple of years. My practice on debugging the glow plugs was to look for ones with open or very high resistance. When I go to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-29-2008, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,067
Posted By rivermasternc
Update: 1998 E320 4Matic Station Wagon for sale - North Carolina

The station wagon is still available.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2008, 10:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,047
Posted By rivermasternc
Michael: My 300SD did that. I believe the...

Michael:

My 300SD did that. I believe the setting mechanism was not disengaging. Cured it with some lubrication.

I know you are currently at school. If you want to bring it over here...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,140
Posted By rivermasternc
Don: May want to compare the plastic...

Don:

May want to compare the plastic fragment to the pictures on the following thread:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=213598&highlight=timing+chain
02-12-2008, 08:33 PM ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-30-2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,334
Posted By rivermasternc
Except the large box in the trunk on the left...

Except the large box in the trunk on the left hand side.

AutoCheck shows the car spent its first 38,000 miles in New York. Moved to St. Pete in 1996 and West Palm in 2003. Auto auction at 106,301...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-30-2008, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,067
Posted By rivermasternc
1998 E320 4Matic Station Wagon for sale - North Carolina

All:

We have decided to sell our 1998 E320S4. It is Midnight Blue with the light (Parchment?) interior. It currently has approximately 127,400 miles on the odometer. I have posted a few...
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 02-21-2008, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,481
Posted By rivermasternc
Was Benson, now bend...?

Jim:

I take it something has happend between you and them recently to rekindle this thread.

I did stop by their off-the-water loation in October 2006 for new wiper blades in a torrential...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,075
Posted By rivermasternc
Probably the same as my '83: ...

Probably the same as my '83:
http://web.infoave.net/~ontheriver/automobiles/300sdvalves.htm

The starter switch connections are low on the right fender (wheel well). I believe there is a 4...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2007, 09:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By rivermasternc
Jazz: I've posted a few pictures too. ...

Jazz:

I've posted a few pictures too.

http://web.infoave.net/~ontheriver/automobiles/300sdvalves.htm

I get down that way occasionally as our corporate office (Martin Marietta) is by Rex,...
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