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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,786
Posted By ZackaryMac
I wonder how high a 240 would be revving to reach...

I wonder how high a 240 would be revving to reach 160mph (with a 4 spd)? :eek:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,493
Posted By ZackaryMac
My thoughts exactly. What a load of #%@^! ...

My thoughts exactly. What a load of #%@^!

Honestly though, I have seen little change in this area so far. More people back from Alberta due to work stoppage from the oil fields there.
My friend...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-24-2009, 09:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,493
Posted By ZackaryMac
May The Force be with you! ;)

May The Force be with you! ;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-07-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1,592
Views: 134,858
Posted By ZackaryMac
It's called GREED. Plain and simple.

It's called GREED. Plain and simple.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2008, 09:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By ZackaryMac
I advanced the timing slightly in my S10, so it...

I advanced the timing slightly in my S10, so it rattles even more at idle, in true old-Japanese-diesel fashion. This makes for fun conversations at drive-through.

I just shut it off before...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 875
Posted By ZackaryMac
Congrats on breathing new life into an old...

Congrats on breathing new life into an old classic. Finding the salvage yard prize was a definite bonus.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-29-2008, 09:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,153
Posted By ZackaryMac
I laughed at this when I read it. I always wanted...

I laughed at this when I read it. I always wanted an old Beetle, and when I read 1967 Beetle I thought NO!, then you said over your dead body, which summed up what I thought.


"Take the '07...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,834
Posted By ZackaryMac
Try a Massey Ferguson tractor dealer. They should...

Try a Massey Ferguson tractor dealer. They should have 10w-30 dino oil that is rated for diesel...at least they do at the dealer I work at. Works in turbo diesel tractors that often run full throttle...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,690
Posted By ZackaryMac
I know this isn't a Mercedes, however the Isuzu...

I know this isn't a Mercedes, however the Isuzu diesel in my 1991 Sonoma has about 560,000kms, or almost 350,000 miles. Not too shabby for a little 2.2 liter that often sees the go pedal to the floor...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2008, 10:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,597
Posted By ZackaryMac
Small steel particles are likely less harmfull...

Small steel particles are likely less harmfull than LARGE metal objects, like bolts and sockets. :D
Forum: Alternative Fuels 06-26-2008, 10:25 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,389
Posted By ZackaryMac
I went to the local wholesaler today, to price up...

I went to the local wholesaler today, to price up and probably get some new canola oil....till they told me it's up $10 MORE for a 16 liter pail...now up to $31.99 for only 16 liters.

I don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2008, 10:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,098
Posted By ZackaryMac
You guys will have to forgive me, as I don't have...

You guys will have to forgive me, as I don't have a MB anything, though always wanted a diesel MB; however, I do have a 3000lb+ truck with only 58hp, so I can relate with the acceleration factor....
Forum: Alternative Fuels 06-23-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,389
Posted By ZackaryMac
I have read so many discussions about svo lately...

I have read so many discussions about svo lately in various forums, and vo in general, with conflicting opinions, I'm not sure what conclusion to draw from it. LOTS of discussions, many ideas and...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 06-17-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,674
Posted By ZackaryMac
Man, how many times have I seen my father do this...

Man, how many times have I seen my father do this with me....:D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 941
Posted By ZackaryMac
Yes! A 911 Carrera 4 diesel. :D

Yes! A 911 Carrera 4 diesel. :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,177
Posted By ZackaryMac
Wow. 418k! That's a few hours on it. Imagine how...

Wow. 418k! That's a few hours on it. Imagine how many rotations the crank has made in that time.


So, at almost half a million miles, and being a Mercedes, it must be due for it's first tune-up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,140
Posted By ZackaryMac
All hail the German Iron!!! :D As though touched...

All hail the German Iron!!! :D As though touched my God's hand.....


Amazing how often you see this (I know you're kidding, Hatterasguy). Somehow people get the impression these cars operate...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2008, 09:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,718
Posted By ZackaryMac
With all due respect, what 2wd car is going to...

With all due respect, what 2wd car is going to give you much traction in these conditions? Even 4wd would have to be controlled carefully enough to get you there safely.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,810
Posted By ZackaryMac
I have a Kubota B6100 hydro, with about 2500hrs...

I have a Kubota B6100 hydro, with about 2500hrs on it, and there is NO way it would start w/o glowing when cold, though the compression release thing also works. It is so cold blooded that if i don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2008, 10:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,851
Posted By ZackaryMac
Another draw back to tractor engines for street...

Another draw back to tractor engines for street use is they don't rev very high, so gearing can be a problem. Many don't rev over 3000 rpm, so matching the gearing so it works decently can be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,604
Posted By ZackaryMac
Lets see...$1.405 a liter, times 4.54 l/gal =...

Lets see...$1.405 a liter, times 4.54 l/gal = $6.39 a imperial gallon we are paying.

Yea, that's all. :eek:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2008, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,116
Posted By ZackaryMac
I've tried hhf in my Kubota tractor, and it sure...

I've tried hhf in my Kubota tractor, and it sure didn't like it. When I first tried it, I thought the pump went out of the tractor. It missed, smoked, and complained more than I did. I drained the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,220
Posted By ZackaryMac
The price of fuel here, like everywhere, just...

The price of fuel here, like everywhere, just keeps climbing, and is quite a bit more than gas.

I've seen diesel at one garage today for $1.375c/l, which converted to US gallon is about $5.20....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,342
Posted By ZackaryMac
I don't take offence to the question, because I...

I don't take offence to the question, because I would question it too.

But, yes the conversion is correct. One thing to remember is that I am using Imperial gallons, not US gallons (bigger...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,895
Posted By ZackaryMac
2 stroke gas engines don't have valves like you...

2 stroke gas engines don't have valves like you are probably thinking (reed, rotary, or the piston itself are the valves), however 2 stroke diesels all do, to the best of my knowledge. As mentioned...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,342
Posted By ZackaryMac
If I may, I'd like a turn too...:D Model...

If I may, I'd like a turn too...:D

Model Year: 1991
Model: GMC Sonoma Ext cab 2wd
Miles on truck: 279,000kms
Miles on engine: 570,000kms
Transmission: BW T5 5 speed
MPG : checked regularly, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,342
Posted By ZackaryMac
If I may, I'd like a turn too...:D Model...

If I may, I'd like a turn too...:D

Model Year: 1991
Model: GMC Sonoma Ext cab 2wd
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-14-2008, 09:32 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,798
Posted By ZackaryMac
That's funny! If his Mercedes doesn't fit there,...

That's funny! If his Mercedes doesn't fit there, then BOY would they be impressed with my rusty diesel Sonoma with the tremclad paint job and the stack sticking out the box. It's not overly loud,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,759
Posted By ZackaryMac
Shawn Although I'm not a MB owner, I am a...

Shawn

Although I'm not a MB owner, I am a mechanic (not automotive, though I do almost all my own repairs), and can completely understand what your gripe is.
I've often cursed a manufacturer...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 23,698
Posted By ZackaryMac
I have a hard time understanding the fear of...

I have a hard time understanding the fear of ether.

I'm in several diesel forums, concerning a variety of diesel engine types and configurations. Most members in all these forums seems to feel...
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