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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By frankford
thanks Graham.

thanks Graham.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By frankford
Any idea where I can find the wiring diagram for the ignition switch 1983 240d?

I recently acquired a 240d from a friend who had the ignition locking problem a while back. His land lord installed a new one, but got a couple wires backwards. When I turn the switch to heat up the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,781
Posted By frankford
I come is second, I've changed motormounts on two...

I come is second, I've changed motormounts on two gasser mercedes and my 300sd. Last weekend I couldn't get the driverside mount in no mater how much I jacked the engine up on my 240d (new to me).I...
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,622
Posted By frankford
After the O2 sensor is changed out and the tuneup...

After the O2 sensor is changed out and the tuneup has been done. I did spark plugs, wires, dist and router. All that you mentioned has been done.
All the vacuum lines I could fine loose. Including...
Forum: Tech Help 04-30-2013, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By frankford
finally passed emissions

went thru and replaced any loose vacuum connectors, belt adj ect. The engine poooors pretty good now. RPM's at idle is between 650 and 750.

After all that and a bottle of 91 percent rubbing...
Forum: Tech Help 03-19-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 903
Posted By frankford
afraid to touch my 89 300 sel anymore

I noticed the car would go up in temp at a red light or waiting in the drive throu's.

I checked the fan clutch and sure enough it was going. I ordered a new one along with the radiator drain...
Forum: Tech Help 03-05-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By frankford
As of this weekend, Thanks to Hogweed for hooking...

As of this weekend, Thanks to Hogweed for hooking me up with a fuel line.

I now have replaced the fuel injector seals, new spark plugs, wires, dis cap and rotor (these were really needing...
Forum: Tech Help 02-20-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 812
Posted By frankford
In need of a fuel line for a 89 300se

Hey guys, I am in need of a fuel line number 5 fuel injector that goes from the fuel dis to the fuel injector. The last person to work on it cross threaded and I needed up twisting the line and...
Forum: Tech Help 02-12-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By frankford
Nox 6.22 (2.5) is the limit, HC 1.70 (1.60) is...

Nox 6.22 (2.5) is the limit, HC 1.70 (1.60) is the limit.
Forum: Tech Help 02-12-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By frankford
I have to drive about 20 miles to do the...

I have to drive about 20 miles to do the emissions so it is nice and warm during the test.
Forum: Tech Help 02-12-2013, 01:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By frankford
I took it back thru yesterday for free and the...

I took it back thru yesterday for free and the numbers were worse than when the guy I bought it from took it. NC and Ox are failing.

I put a o2 sensor on and while I was at it, I hit the cat to...
Forum: Tech Help 02-10-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,154
Posted By frankford
89 300 sel new to me with 193k

Hey guys this is my second benz, first one is a diesel. I picked it up this week for a few songs. After looking at the interior I fell in love with it. I wish my 83 300sd was this nice.

its not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2012, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By frankford
Your telling me, I was getting along with a...

Your telling me, I was getting along with a waitress really well from the one off of rural and apache until she found out I was a raiders fan. She just happen to be a denver fan and knew football...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By frankford
anyone in Tempe Az seen this car before?

102931We were over at the vine the other night and spotted this beautiful 300d turbo. Tried getting better pictures but no go.

We parked in the back of it in 240d, not as nice but fun to ride in.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2012, 12:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By frankford
high altitude loss of power

Hey Guys,
Have a question about high altitude, I took my 83 sd up to the white mountains last weekend, the altitude is around 6300ft. When I start the car at that altitude it feels like it is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-19-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By frankford
1987 420sel hood swap to my 83 300sd

Hey Guys,

I just tried swapping out the headlights from the 87 420sel and the hood clamps are in the way.

Well this got me thinking about swapping the hood, top bar going in front of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,303
Posted By frankford
I just put a rebuild in this summer that I got...

I just put a rebuild in this summer that I got from Sun Valley Mercedes Dismantlers - used Mercedes parts and rebuilt automatic transmissions (http://www.mercedesdismantlers.com/info.html)

So far...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-11-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By frankford
idler arm bearing replaced

Ok, had a little slop left and all that was left after changing the strut rods was the idler arm bearing.

It took all of 45 minutes and two dogs helping me. Major change in control of the wheel....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2012, 03:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By frankford
I just did the rod bushings, did one side first...

I just did the rod bushings, did one side first and had the alignment done, I have a 83 300sd, after the alignment it drove better but when I pressed on the brake it would shoot to the right. I was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2012, 03:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 478
Posted By frankford
guide rod replacement

I just replaced the guide rods on my 83 300sd, thought I would give some input.

I used tie downs instead of a come a long to put the rod forward. I first bought a cheap one and had to cut it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By frankford
Thanks guys

Some of you may remember that I had a tranny go out over the summer. I went ahead and put in a rebuilt without returning the core so I could rebuild that one.

I have put a few thousand miles on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By frankford
Hey Guys, Finally got the rebuild tranny put...

Hey Guys,

Finally got the rebuild tranny put in. I have had it for a month setting by the car. My brother in law took all of five hours to do it. He said it was one of of the easier projects he...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2011, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By frankford
Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to...

Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to talk to me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2011, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By frankford
I'll give you a call first thing in the am....

I'll give you a call first thing in the am. Thanks Royce
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2011, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 892
Posted By frankford
Anyone recommend a tranny shop in Phoenix az?

Hi,

I have a 83 300sd with tranny issues, all was well when one morning the transmission dropped down to first. It would shift to second but not for very long. Looking at other threads it looks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,880
Posted By frankford
The feel of the car, Don't really understand why...

The feel of the car, Don't really understand why Mercedes would even use a 14 on that size of car. This car is starting to feel like the Volvo 740 I used to have.

I really didn't want to start a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,880
Posted By frankford
Interesting you bring that up, the speed cameras...

Interesting you bring that up, the speed cameras around town showed my speedo five over with the 14's. The 15's show me only two miles over. The odometer was correct the 14's. I pass alot of people...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,880
Posted By frankford
I kept the originals from the 420 sel. 215 65 15....

I kept the originals from the 420 sel. 215 65 15.

Im talking about the feel of the car, I was afraid to take it above 65 before. I have replaced the fuel filters, other maintain 4 months ago.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,880
Posted By frankford
Anyone thinking of changing wheel size from a 14" on their diesels DO IT.

About a month ago I cruised down to Tuscon on my 83 sd and I couldn't get it above 65 comfortably. It had the standard 14's on.

I put 15's on from a 87 420 sel, I was driving 80 today around...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By frankford
cool experience today

Last night I went over to a guys house to check out a 83 240d, it had 323k for 1200 so I was keeping a open mind. After he answered the door he said he would come out thru the garage. When he opened...
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