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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2005, 03:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By jeffl
to answer my own question, for anyone who wants...

to answer my own question, for anyone who wants to know:

one easy way is to use a simple pump, the likes of which you can find installed on hand-soap dispensing bottles. lash a tube onto the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2005, 10:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By jeffl
how to pour fluid into a 716.21 manual transmission?

what's the accepted method of getting manual transmission fluid into an '81 240D, 716.21 tranny?

from underneath the car, i put the bottle above the filler hole, ran a plastic tube down, and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2005, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,902
Posted By jeffl
common rail direct inject diesel engines made by...

common rail direct inject diesel engines made by mercedes are being modified by Thielert Aircraft Engine Company and used in general aviation. for example:...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2005, 02:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,161
Posted By jeffl
battery ground line

dave didn't mention the first step in the process, according to the factory repair manual: disconnect the battery ground line. why do you suppose they tell you to do that?

j
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2005, 01:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,161
Posted By jeffl
just did this job - questions

so i succeeded in getting scolded for spilling a bit of diesel on the sidewalk..

but the reason i took out the tank was becuase there was fuel leaking into the trunk and actually pooling there.....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2005, 05:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,490
Posted By jeffl
how about using some biodiesel as a lubricity...

how about using some biodiesel as a lubricity additive? how much would be enough, or too much?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2005, 04:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By jeffl
>> OK, what I was getting at was whether or not...

>> OK, what I was getting at was whether or not you had isolated the glow plugs before measuring, which it sounds like you did. <<

actually, your first guess turns out to be the right one: i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2005, 02:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By jeffl
i ran it on petro diesel for about 3000 miles...

i ran it on petro diesel for about 3000 miles before introducing biodiesel. ran fine for another 2000 miles on bio.. still runs fine, just this starting problem.

for the valve adjustment, i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2005, 12:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By jeffl
glow plug resistance was measured with a standard...

glow plug resistance was measured with a standard multi purpose voltage indicator, set to 200 ohms, with one end at the plugs (or at the terminals above the left front wheel well) and the other end...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2005, 11:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By jeffl
its got 155k miles. glow plugs are getting 11.5V...

its got 155k miles. glow plugs are getting 11.5V each. overall condition is pretty good, was garaged its whole life. engine runs fine.. just recently i drove it 350 miles at 70 mph nonstop. it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2005, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 907
Posted By jeffl
50-60 deg. F cold start failure

the symptoms of the last month or so:
('81 240D)

-hard to start, rough start in only mildly cold weather. it will usually start after 3-4 5-second cranks. i let the glow plugs heat for 40...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-10-2004, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By jeffl
front end noise: bearings?

gives off a high pitched cyclic squeaking noise every time i weight the car into a right turn. same thing but to a lesser degree on right turns; i really have to corner hard to hear anything.

i...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 09-12-2004, 04:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,932
Posted By jeffl
it'll happen.. there's astm grade already, but...

it'll happen.. there's astm grade already, but its officially an 'experimental' fuel. just have to buy from licenced distributors, their fuel is then guaranteed up-to-snuff.

as for price, it'll...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 09-12-2004, 12:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,932
Posted By jeffl
hate to burst anyone elses' bubble(s) over there....

hate to burst anyone elses' bubble(s) over there.

here's some additional fact about biodiesel, given the disclaimer that different engines will respond differently to it:

-in terms of engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2004, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By jeffl
yeah, about as minor a problem as you can have. ...

yeah, about as minor a problem as you can have. running out of fuel is a bad thing for diesels, is that right? why is that? does it allow air into the system?

it's is still making the knocking...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2004, 07:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By jeffl
that did it. new primer pump and started right...

that did it. new primer pump and started right up. i'm left with an educated guess that the car ran out of fuel, and that the fuel gauge is not working below 1/4 tank. so i'll have a look at that....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2004, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By jeffl
the primer pump did indeed leak fuel when pumped,...

the primer pump did indeed leak fuel when pumped, so there is air in the system. there is also a couple small bubbles at the top of the prefilter.. normal, right? would it be enough to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2004, 02:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By jeffl
i have to drain, remove and disassemble the whole...

i have to drain, remove and disassemble the whole fuel tank in order to get at that filter that protects the intake line, on the gasket, on the bottom of the tank, right?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2004, 02:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By jeffl
i just rolled it down to another street, far from...

i just rolled it down to another street, far from the road crew.. tried starting it again, cranked it for 15 seconds or so, and it sputtered and thought about coming to life, but changed its mind.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2004, 11:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By jeffl
cranks, but won't start - not getting fuel?

i have an 81 240D chassis 123 123, engine 616, bought from original owner couple weeks ago. ran great for 500 or so miles, then last night it suddenly lost power and wouldn't start. i thought it...
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