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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-28-2022, 05:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,527
Posted By 250 Coupe
The regulator in the 300SD was wonky enough to go...

The regulator in the 300SD was wonky enough to go from over charging at 16+ volts to not charging at all to charging a bit. All without lighting the alt light in the dash. It eventually killed the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-09-2022, 02:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,262
Posted By 250 Coupe
The attached file shows the quality of the prints...

The attached file shows the quality of the prints on the original W114/115 CD. As you can see, it's not that good.
54.5.8 is December 1970 - May 1972
54.5.9 is May 1972 - August 1973


Michael
Forum: Tech Help 09-20-2022, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,508
Posted By 250 Coupe
If Frank’s tests show the switch is good, it...

If Frank’s tests show the switch is good, it could be that the mechanism has too much drag in one direction and that heavy current draw is pulling the voltage down. I sort of remember the 300SD...
Forum: Tech Help 09-20-2022, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,127
Posted By 250 Coupe
It’s possible that the new housing is wired...

It’s possible that the new housing is wired incorrectly. You might try putting the bulb in wrong way round. It won’t turn to lock but may still reach the contacts. do this with the parking lights on....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2022, 11:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,200
Posted By 250 Coupe
Replaced the way old and leaking injector return...

Replaced the way old and leaking injector return hoses. Finally found a use for the Gear Wrench hose pliers set I bought a few years back, made it so much easier! Also changed both fuel filters and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,164
Posted By 250 Coupe
If you have time and space, and a willingness to...

If you have time and space, and a willingness to pay attention to how it was deformed and what you need to reverse it, you can do it.

You should consider buying, borrowing or renting a portapower...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2022, 03:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,859
Posted By 250 Coupe
I probably won't go much beyond making the...

I probably won't go much beyond making the headlight point forward and get the hood to close correctly, which I've already taken care of. The inner structure is tweaked enough that the drivers...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,859
Posted By 250 Coupe
The title will change to salvage. Since we are...

The title will change to salvage. Since we are keeping it rather than picking it up at auction to flip, there is no inspection to ensure it doesn't have stolen parts use in the rebuild. I was very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2022, 02:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,859
Posted By 250 Coupe
Took forever but we finally got it inspected and...

Took forever but we finally got it inspected and as expected, it was considered totaled. They gave us over $8000 for it after withholding $230 since we chose to keep it. I've hammered it enough...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2022, 01:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,164
Posted By 250 Coupe
My son's 300SD wasn't quite as bad as that. I...

My son's 300SD wasn't quite as bad as that. I was able to find a fender and hood plus as much of the core support/inner fender as I cared to cut out of a donor at a pick n pull. I also grabbed the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-20-2022, 01:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 880
Posted By 250 Coupe
I have both the 116 and 114 factory cd-roms. Only...

I have both the 116 and 114 factory cd-roms. Only the intro and menu system use flash. All of the documents are in PDF format. There are listed by job number which isn’t helpful if you don’t already...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2022, 11:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,451
Posted By 250 Coupe
It was the main fuel filter on the 300SD when we...

It was the main fuel filter on the 300SD when we had a similar issue. Changing the lift pump filter didn't help but the main filter made a huge difference.

Michael
Forum: Tech Help 07-27-2022, 02:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,453
Posted By 250 Coupe
I did some research on using epoxy to fill in...

I did some research on using epoxy to fill in some eroded spots on the gasket surface of the head and exhaust manifolds on the Ford FE 390 I just rebuilt. I went with Devcon Steel Putty. It does...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 691
Posted By 250 Coupe
You can give Row52 (https://row52.com/Search) a...

You can give Row52 (https://row52.com/Search) a try to see if you can find one in a wrecking yard. I thought it was nation wide and covered most if not all wrecking yards but it may only be for the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2022, 01:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 975
Posted By 250 Coupe
Take this with a grain of salt as I'm looking at...

Take this with a grain of salt as I'm looking at a '81 300D diagram since I can't find any of the FSM's I should have on a drive somewhere, but to me it looks like NS will connect to NSE when it's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 975
Posted By 250 Coupe
It's been a minute since Ive explored the...

It's been a minute since Ive explored the lighting of a Benz, but I know the first position is front fog and think the second is rear fog. I also think the front fogs only come on with the low beams...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,859
Posted By 250 Coupe
We just tried to get an estimate to fix this. ...

We just tried to get an estimate to fix this. Estimates are booked out all the way to July 18th. Not repairs, estimates. In the meantime, I've put a Bosch headlight in and reinstalled the original...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-03-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By 250 Coupe
I have the DEPO euro style installed so I’d like...

I have the DEPO euro style installed so I’d like to stick with them if I can. I found a used replacement so I will attempt to edit the title of the post to reflect that. Thank you for the offer.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-03-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By 250 Coupe
FOUND: 300SD W126 headlight assembly

First choice would be passenger side DEPO headlight assembly with clear turn signal. Or a pair of DEPO assemblies if unwilling to break up a set. Or an oem passenger assembly to get us by until the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,859
Posted By 250 Coupe
Sigh… Anybody have a spare passenger side...

Sigh…

Anybody have a spare passenger side DEPO headlight and turn signal? Someone pulled a U-turn in front of the boy Sunday morning. I should be able to hammer out the dent in the fender and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2022, 12:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,441
Posted By 250 Coupe
Food for thought. I think I’ll give this a try in...

Food for thought. I think I’ll give this a try in the boy’s 300SD.

https://youtu.be/AhR9JS-Op6k

Michael

Ps, Impalaman just finished replacing a rear wheel bearing in the car he’s sitting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2022, 01:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,441
Posted By 250 Coupe
I've been following your progress and I'd like to...

I've been following your progress and I'd like to thank you for both your perseverance and taking the time to document your efforts. I'd have probably given up and yanked the bits that lock the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,441
Posted By 250 Coupe
Does it look like something you could file out of...

Does it look like something you could file out of a piece of key stock? The boy's 300SD is beginning to have issues with the key not turning and if it's just that little part, I'd happily sit at a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,082
Posted By 250 Coupe
We were able to get replacement keys sometime in...

We were able to get replacement keys sometime in 2020 for a '83 300SD W126. They were about $45 each. It takes the "laser" cut keys also known as a 4 track. Smooth along the outer edge with the...
Forum: Tech Help 03-24-2022, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,146
Posted By 250 Coupe
Me wonders if the booster is working. Run...

Me wonders if the booster is working.

Run the engine for a minute or two without pressing the pedal. Shut it off then press the pedal several times. It should be relatively easy then as it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,483
Posted By 250 Coupe
I've looked at the diagram for the '83 300SD...

I've looked at the diagram for the '83 300SD which also has an electronic speedometer. Based on the diagram, the function that the tach amp provides, meaning taking the vaguely sinusoidal signal...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,635
Posted By 250 Coupe
While I've not tried to compression start the...

While I've not tried to compression start the 300SD, I did try it in the 450SEL and maybe one of the coupes. It actually worked fairly well since I was headed downhill in an already warmed up car. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-14-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,483
Posted By 250 Coupe
The 555 timer circuit you built creates a square...

The 555 timer circuit you built creates a square wave signal that simulates the output of the tach amp. It goes from zero volts to 5 volts and back to zero at a speed that simulates the single pulse...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2022, 11:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Posted By 250 Coupe
I've had the new Klimakit valve in my hands to...

I've had the new Klimakit valve in my hands to install on the W126 300SD. It looks to be very well designed and appears to be a drop in replacement. I'm waiting on a replacement since the Postal...
Forum: Tech Help 12-31-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By 250 Coupe
I'm not sure if there is a clip at either end or...

I'm not sure if there is a clip at either end or if the inner core can be pulled out by just removing the one end of the housing from either the speedometer or the transmission. It might be pinned,...
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