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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2024, 02:12 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Send me an email at my last name at gmail and I...

Send me an email at my last name at gmail and I will send the data I have.

Thanks, Ted
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
The engine is gone. Last item for sale on...

The engine is gone.

Last item for sale on this is the adaptor plate itself: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Custom-Volkswagen-VW-TDI-1-8T-to-Mercedes-W123-W115-adaptor-plate/283835485257

All the best,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2019, 09:51 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Update: car and transmission are now sold. TDI...

Update: car and transmission are now sold. TDI engine still available in Burlington, Vermont.

Ted
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2018, 08:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Now for sale here:...

Now for sale here: https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-b-300td-project-car/6751747685.html
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-31-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Awesome German snow chains for your W123/W114/W115

$95: https://www.ebay.com/itm/283236899800

Top-quality German-made RUD-Matic snow chains, fits 185/75-14, 185/80-14, 195/70-14 and others.

These are automatic chains that couldn't be easier to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-28-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 788
Posted By Ted_Grozier
VW TDI into W123 wagon project for sale!

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/152263-vw-tdi-engine-into-w123-wagon-update.html
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2018, 10:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
The other car. This has the necessary 3.69 gears...

The other car. This has the necessary 3.69 gears and cluster to make the other car a good runner. It's typically rusty, but not terrible. One tiny crack way on the right of the otherwise good dash....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2018, 10:26 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
More - in this you can see both a plywood mock-up...

More - in this you can see both a plywood mock-up and the real adapter plate.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2018, 10:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
More photos. (All but first are pre-storage)

More photos. (All but first are pre-storage)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2018, 10:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Unhappy Hi everyone, A further update. I've been out...

Hi everyone,

A further update. I've been out of the country for eight years and the project has sat in storage. Due to mounting living costs and lack of employment this thing needs to go. But it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2017, 12:49 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 22,106
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Gorgeous!

Gorgeous!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 22,106
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Lots of lurkers are out here watching and really...

Lots of lurkers are out here watching and really appreciate your posts. We want to see this thing come together!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-24-2006, 08:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,771
Posted By Ted_Grozier
see most of the colors at http://astralsilber.de...

see most of the colors at http://astralsilber.de under Lackierungen / Farbcodes.

I like that blue - looks like "roadsign blue" to me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2006, 10:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,993
Posted By Ted_Grozier
hybrid safety

The electrical safety issues of the hybrids are overblown. First of all, this is not super high voltage like an electric train or something. Second, the wiring is quite simple between the battery...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-02-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Very cool link - thank you! Ted

Very cool link - thank you!

Ted
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-01-2006, 08:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,601
Posted By Ted_Grozier
The miniature "shock absorber" on the injection...

The miniature "shock absorber" on the injection pump is designed to slow the linkage down if you release the accelerator quickly. It is only fitted to manual transmission models and improves...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2006, 12:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,279
Posted By Ted_Grozier
6170300005 according to...

6170300005 according to http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb.asp.

Ted
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2006, 10:54 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
The adapter I measured was the standard adapter...

The adapter I measured was the standard adapter or "intermediate plate" between the Mercedes engine and transmission.

As you know, putting an automatic transmission behind a diesel is more...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
More news - unfortunately the project has taken a...

More news - unfortunately the project has taken a serious downturn since I accepted a job in New York City. I am hoping that somehow I can keep working on little pieces of it and then if I leave the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 08-15-2006, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Still looking and am in Chicago now, returning...

Still looking and am in Chicago now, returning next week to New Hampshire.

I-90 corridor or the northern route (Green Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Ottawa, Burlington etc.) pickup would be great.

Ted
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-14-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,430
Posted By Ted_Grozier
The headlight orange bulb only comes on when the...

The headlight orange bulb only comes on when the (euro) rear fog is on.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2006, 08:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,349
Posted By Ted_Grozier
So cool, thanks! If you get a chance would you...

So cool, thanks! If you get a chance would you mind posting a photo from in front of and below the car, like a "curb's-eye" view?

This is great and reminds me of the great factory skid plate...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-30-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Leaving NH Tuesday morning ... Ted

Leaving NH Tuesday morning ...

Ted
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2006, 12:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Oh yes - that's easy - see "TDI Engine CAD...

Oh yes - that's easy - see "TDI Engine CAD drawings" in the links section of http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/TDI/

which is the same for all 4-cyl watercooled VWs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-29-2006, 02:41 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 26,361
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Just because there are holes does not mean it is...

Just because there are holes does not mean it is not neutral-balance. The holes may have been put there to bring it in to neutral balance. With that many holes it's not likely, but possible.

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2006, 08:57 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 26,361
Posted By Ted_Grozier
The theory for match balancing is like this: ...

The theory for match balancing is like this:

Take the two flywheels, or flywheel and flexplate, and bolt each one to a flange on the end of a short and straight pipe so that they are 180 degrees...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-24-2006, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Yep - I'm headed to Boston this weekend, then...

Yep - I'm headed to Boston this weekend, then back here (NH) then to Detroit on the 31st and the north shore of Chicago on the 1st.

It is the standard US bumper.

Ted
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-22-2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Ted_Grozier
FS: 123 front bumper in good shape

I have an extra front bumper in good shape for the W123 series.

Don't want to ship it since it's quite heavy but a six-pack of decent beer takes it. Local pickup in Hanover, NH, Boston area or...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-22-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By Ted_Grozier
Still looking and headed to Chicago in early...

Still looking and headed to Chicago in early August - anywhere along the I-90 / I-80 cooridor would be great.

Ted
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2006, 09:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 24,125
Posted By Ted_Grozier
At long last I have a bit of time (about a week!)...

At long last I have a bit of time (about a week!) to work on this project again. It is slow going and as a previous poster wrote there are a thousand things that have to go right before it runs.
...
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