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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-02-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,375
Posted By dquance
Re: Distributor and advance, it does advance...

Re: Distributor and advance, it does advance smoothly from 10deg BTDC at idle through to 30deg btdc at 3500 rpm, with the vacuum pluged. I will assume that is ok,
as it runs very well.
I noted...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,375
Posted By dquance
Frank: Sorry for the delay, real life keeps...

Frank: Sorry for the delay, real life keeps getting in the way. :-)
"When warm and driving the gauge is reading at the unmarked line between 175 & 250 F."
Ambient temperature about 70 F.

ambient...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-25-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,375
Posted By dquance
Frank: It does have an air pump, with no belt...

Frank: It does have an air pump, with no belt attached and I do not intend to add one.
It does not have any reactors.
How can I make my distributor right?

Benz Dr: 87C is the oem, I have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-23-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,375
Posted By dquance
Thanks for the feedback: Sugar Bear, I did scan...

Thanks for the feedback:
Sugar Bear, I did scan with a laser thermometer some time back and got confusing readings, I will do it again. The reading next to the temp gauge sender and switch for aux...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-22-2020, 01:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,375
Posted By dquance
1974 280C M110 Operating Temperature Question

Folks:After improving the running of my Garage Queen by re-torquing the carb and cleaning the coil connections, the operating temperature has increased.

I had also replaced the viscous clutch and...
Forum: Tech Help 09-21-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,444
Posted By dquance
Both of my cars were on 4 stands, pretty close to...

Both of my cars were on 4 stands, pretty close to level.
Wish I could justify the cost of a lift, I'm jealous.
Perhaps jacking up the rear more than the front would create less fluid coming out, as...
Forum: Tech Help 09-21-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,444
Posted By dquance
I just removed the kickdown valve and solenoid on...

I just removed the kickdown valve and solenoid on two cars, both 87 300TDT's.
Once removed the fluid came gushing out.
Definitely not a few drops.
On the second one, I put a plug in asap and when...
Forum: Tech Help 01-17-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 987
Posted By dquance
brake shield gasket

I finally bit the bullet and called the dealer, they have ordered it for me, cost is about $2.
Thanks.
Doug
Forum: Tech Help 01-15-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 987
Posted By dquance
Rear brake shield gasket

Hi: I am replacing the rear wheel bearing on a 124 wagon and have removed the brake shield.
I see a foam gasket around the parking brake cable area.
I can not find any reference to this gasket in...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-26-2011, 02:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,228
Posted By dquance
MP3 Player in W108 1972 280SE

sjefke & uprightsfan: I have no familiarity with the Becker Mexico.
I would speculate that if you can acquire the schematics for the radio it should be a simple matter to intersect the wiring from...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-18-2011, 01:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By dquance
Power steering / SLS / ASD tandem pump

David: Can you send me what you know about the pump and the information off the Manufacturers ID plate.
Thanks.

Doug
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-17-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By dquance
603, 300TDT but the others may work??

603
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-17-2011, 03:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 704
Posted By dquance
tandem power steering pump for 124 chassis

On my unit the drive shaft is broken.
If you have a functioning pump or one for parts with a good drive shaft.
Let me know. :-)

Doug
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2010, 11:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,232
Posted By dquance
Engine and Cooling Sealers

Folks: I have been attempting to research the above products for use on
my 87 300TDT with the original head.
My problem:
About 5 years ago I noticed some oil droplets in the coolant reservoir....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-05-2010, 02:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Posted By dquance
350 SD

Thanks Graplr
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-02-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Posted By dquance
350sd

Thanks, a little too far away.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-02-2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Posted By dquance
Wanted: 350 SDL

Prefer in the Pacific Northwest.
Don't mind a bad block, if still drivable.

Thanks
Doug Q
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-03-2009, 11:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,349
Posted By dquance
When you install it with the flame thrower coil,...

When you install it with the flame thrower coil, modify the coil power to bypass the dropping resistors, you get a hotter spark.

Doug Q
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-03-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By dquance
Do not forget to check the timing with the vacuum...

Do not forget to check the timing with the vacuum tube on the distributor.
I recently found bad tubing for that.
It is hard to see as it is buried behind the mounting panel and the fender.

Good...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-03-2009, 02:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,239
Posted By dquance
I almost had it when I pulled off the flexible...

I almost had it when I pulled off the flexible pipe to the side vents.
I suspect it is laying in front of the evaporator.
Guess I will just consider it my on-board spare. ;-)

Doug
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-30-2009, 01:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,239
Posted By dquance
114 lost key down defrost vent, help

Hi: I dropped an ignition key down the defrost vent.
I almost had it hooked, but it fell down out of sight.
I have not been inside the air box, and would appreciate any help.
The key is not...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-10-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,070
Posted By dquance
Hi: I am looking for the pipe that replaces the...

Hi: I am looking for the pipe that replaces the Trap Oxidizer.
If you are not sure what it looks like I can send you a picture.
Thanks

Doug
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-10-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 13,162
Posted By dquance
Hi: Would you still have the exhaust pipe that...

Hi: Would you still have the exhaust pipe that replaces the Trap Oxidizer?
I saw it in the picture of your trunk. It is the short pipe with the silver insulation.
Sorry, I sent you an email...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2009, 02:15 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 62,856
Posted By dquance
Ashedd: Your plan seems feasible, however you...

Ashedd: Your plan seems feasible, however you really want to err on the side of caution.
Some experts suggest replacing the pump at 100,000 to 150,000 miles.
On your ticking if you are using...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 62,856
Posted By dquance
OM603: Vacuum pump explosion

Chris: I have done this on my 603 engine, and I consider myself a competent DIYer. I have no idea how different a 606 may be.

You should acquire a manual for this job, would help a lot, and if ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-11-2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,679
Posted By dquance
Thanks Mike, I gather that it is a bad idea,...

Thanks Mike, I gather that it is a bad idea, point taken.
Thanks for your input.

Doug
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-10-2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,679
Posted By dquance
Heater fan replacement 74 280C

Hi: everyone. I have recently joined the club of non working blowers.
When checked with an ohm meter I get no resistance, so I suspect the brushes are gone. The idea of putting a replacement in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-29-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 62,856
Posted By dquance
Gsxr: i do not remember the brand of epoxy, it...

Gsxr: i do not remember the brand of epoxy, it was the 5 minute variety.
You should rough up the surface for the epoxy to get a better bite.
I also oriented the magnets so they were attracted to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-28-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 62,856
Posted By dquance
Dave: Perhaps you missed my earlier post. I...

Dave: Perhaps you missed my earlier post.
I expoxied 2 ceramic magnets inside the oil pan, just by removing the extension and cleaning the bottom of the pan.
I have checked it since, and both...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2008, 01:05 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 62,856
Posted By dquance
Dave: When my pump failed with the bearing...

Dave: When my pump failed with the bearing disintegration, I removed the oil pan extension and picked out all the parts, cleaned out the pan, and with epoxy attached two ceramic magnets to the bottom...
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