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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By skydivetoday
Let's see, my one 26 year old car running good,...

Let's see, my one 26 year old car running good, married to the same women for 38 years, yea, why not change all that.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-28-2009, 07:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By skydivetoday
I got the Bermuda 40 re-powered with the Yanmar...

I got the Bermuda 40 re-powered with the Yanmar Saildrive a few years ago and we have none of that now. I mostly clean things here in Florida waters (wife will not go for the first mate position...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By skydivetoday
I have owned this car since new with a once a...

I have owned this car since new with a once a year valve, filters and any coming up work like tires, brakes ect.. Every two years coolant, trans, and rear end change. I do 3,000 mile oil changes in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-26-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,898
Posted By skydivetoday
I'm nervous, very nervous.

I have not had anything to fix or adjust for a year. No valves, filters, air filter bracket, vacuum, no light bulbs, sunroof ect.. I am a few weeks away from hitting 300k, on this daily driver and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,570
Posted By skydivetoday
Wow, what a thread.

Although this thread is over my head I find it very interesting and can't wait until this mystery unfolds. :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-20-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,938
Posted By skydivetoday
Yea! Thats going to happen.

Original owner with wife who would prefer I update my $39.000 300sd.:eek:

I do not have to tell this group how I feel about that ever happening.;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-24-2007, 05:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,691
Posted By skydivetoday
I do "the Purge" after every valve adjustment. It...

I do "the Purge" after every valve adjustment. It is not snake oil. I then change the fuel filters and oil. Just because it is cheap and easy to not think about problems.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-21-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By skydivetoday
Is This what you mean?:confused: ...

Is This what you mean?:confused: http://dieselgiant.com/injectorcleaning.htm

This is what is called a "Diesel Purge".:idea3:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,003
Posted By skydivetoday
We have the same disagreements about boats,...

We have the same disagreements about boats, watches and diesels:confused:.

:eek: I must of not looked for a wife from the easy to get along with department.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-14-2007, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,003
Posted By skydivetoday
Well, I still want that 1985 300sd (who knowns...

Well, I still want that 1985 300sd (who knowns when a good one will come up again) but after posting on this forum I at least feel like I am "normal".

This may even have happen to you.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-14-2007, 08:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,003
Posted By skydivetoday
Wife says Nah to second SD from my trusted mechanic!

I have been using this rare MB shop owner (Peter) since he was a one man operation. He know our cars and is a good man:).

I get a call from his service manager that they just got a 1985 300sd that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 11,943
Posted By skydivetoday
About 200 to 300 miles per week. One of my...

About 200 to 300 miles per week.

One of my goals in life is to to outlive this car.:smug2:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-19-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By skydivetoday
First, let me say that this is one item I only...

First, let me say that this is one item I only get from the dealer:eek:. I can tell the difference .

Secondly, I have used the same one for the last three valve adjustments with no leaks.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
Posted By skydivetoday
I would rather spend $7 more for the IV group...

I would rather spend $7 more for the IV group every 3k oil change. This thing may outlive me.:(

However, I have never had a seal problem (has to be an inside job).:eek:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,112
Posted By skydivetoday
Mobil 1 5w40 in 1 gal jugs @ Walmart!

While at Walmart today I found two one gallon jugs of Mobil 1 5w40 TD Truck. $22.23 a gallon ($5.56 qt). There where no price tag place holder so I hope I did not just get somebody's special order...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By skydivetoday
CI-4 vs. CJ-4 for old diesels?

Ok, I first was changing oil every 3000 miles with Mobil 1 5w40 and then it becomes hard to buy. I move to Rotella T 5w40 and just when I am settling in to it up comes CJ-4.:eek:

ULSD and CJ-4,...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 01-01-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By skydivetoday
Does this mean we should trust that the ULSD has...

Does this mean we should trust that the ULSD has the proper lubricity?:confused:
10,000 or 20,000 miles is nothing to these cars.

Do you think we should be using an additive? If so, what should...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,939
Posted By skydivetoday
Seems about right. I paid $39,000 and change for...

Seems about right. I paid $39,000 and change for my 1983 300SD from New York City, which means with no cost of funds (try to always pay cash for a depreciating asset),
it comes to about $143.00 per...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 12-31-2006, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By skydivetoday
Hold up on that Win Win.:argue: However,...

Hold up on that Win Win.:argue:

However, this is not the case with ULSD. With ULSD it would just be a question of longer oil change interval because of lower soot levels.

With percent of...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 12-31-2006, 10:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By skydivetoday
So, in summary: 1)ULSD or Bio-diesel will...

So, in summary:

1)ULSD or Bio-diesel will decrease or produce less soot in the oil.

2)ULSD or Bio-diesel will not hurt our IP because it is oiled and we do not need additives.

3)In theory,...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 12-30-2006, 03:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By skydivetoday
Sorry about that:D "DS" is not what I meant...

Sorry about that:D

"DS" is not what I meant to say.

"Power Service Diesel Kleen" is what I meant to say.

How one makes this kind of error scares me.:eek:
Forum: Alternative Fuels 12-30-2006, 12:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,683
Posted By skydivetoday
ULSD or Biodiesel vs. soot?

I have been thinking about this, and that mean there are others on this forum doing the same, without posting the questions.

1)How does the ulsd that we have been driving with since October or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-05-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,697
Posted By skydivetoday
Been there done that now listen to Hatterasguy.

I did a lot of checking before re-powering my 1977 Hinckley Bermuda 40 sloop. I had my original 40 hp diesel re-powered with a 75 hp Yanmar diesel saildrive and now I have something I love. :)

If...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,111
Posted By skydivetoday
My first valve adjustment, used Diesel Giant DVD

I was not going to do my first valve adjustment on my daily driver and then find out what I do not known about valve adjustments on the 617.

We all known the fear :eek: in the above statement....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2006, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 873
Posted By skydivetoday
Try valve adjustment first.

Jackal,

I noted that my car runs fine but starts smoking at lights when the A/C is on.
I use to follow the MB rule of doing a valve adjustment every 15k and this did not happen. Since the car...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-16-2006, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,384
Posted By skydivetoday
What causes the need for injector replacement?

I have noted a lot of injector problems on the board and am wondering why that is? Fuel, filters, oil, driving?

I have not had to replace my injectors or have them tested, ever. Good starting,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2006, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,263
Posted By skydivetoday
I found one from a 1987 SDL and it worked. I only...

I found one from a 1987 SDL and it worked. I only use the fog lights to be seen not for seeing. I think that is what orange fog lights where first invented for in England.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-26-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By skydivetoday
Thanks Robert, Your information just saved...

Thanks Robert,

Your information just saved me a lot of pain. After using the SVO on the benz I was going to try it in my Bermuda 40 :eek: (My boat friends would help me after they stopped...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-26-2006, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By skydivetoday
Yes I did without a problem. Temps around here...

Yes I did without a problem. Temps around here are in the 70's and 80's year round.
Did I do something wrong?:eek:
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-26-2006, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By skydivetoday
Best SVO for warm place?

I have been using just one fill-up every two weeks and thinking about going with SVO (just because I can). I have tried five gallons of corn oil on an empty tank and had no problems.

Wondering if...
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