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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2005, 12:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,136
Posted By Radio Nut
Is it just me?

or does this read just like Sady's last defect, with the IP 180 out? Check the world's record thread for more info
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2005, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,462
Posted By Radio Nut
But, but, where?

OK, I drive a lovely 1985 300CD. The round cap has nothing in it. Nothing. :confused: What can I do to get my tach troubleshot and working?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2005, 01:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,096
Posted By Radio Nut
Ramps!

Let me endorse JJ's remarks. Drive it up on the ramps, then set a jack stand in a strategic location on both sides. In case the ramps collapse.

I've been using ramps for years, and I do have a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2005, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,876
Posted By Radio Nut
Git 'r done!

I just did this job yesterday, following Whunters instructions. Took me 20 minutes. The old fluid was very much funky (technical term), dark, opaque, brown. However, there was no film coating.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2005, 01:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,838
Posted By Radio Nut
No Choice

I haven't any choice; my 300CD has them and I have to keep them. They are FACTORY :eek: with the chrome wheels as an "appearance package". They are stainless, with a rubber menbrane lining.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2005, 01:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,742
Posted By Radio Nut
Deal Killer

It shouldn't affect the price at all. If the A/C not working would have killed your interest in the car, then the A/C not working should kill your interest in the car. It's a deal killer. :hanged: ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2005, 01:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By Radio Nut
By way of

the shutoff valve! Pressure in the crankcase is the same as vacuum outside the crankcase, because the shutoff diaphragm is vented to the crankcase. Blocking the blow by will, eventually, cause the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-25-2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,708
Posted By Radio Nut
Claret Red

Like my 300CD. Truly a beautiful color. :D

Seriously, stick with the original color. Helps maintain the value.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,857
Posted By Radio Nut
Brian, This is what proportioning valves are...

Brian,

This is what proportioning valves are for. Identical pistons on each of four wheels, fed from identical master cylinders. The valves direct most of the stopping force to the front, where...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2005, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By Radio Nut
Look on the back

The Voltage Regulator (VR) on the alternator mounted to my 617 is held into the back of the alternator with two small screws. I did not need to loosen or remove any other fasteners. Removing those...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2005, 03:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 26,427
Posted By Radio Nut
12 V Recepticle Location

I'm planning to install 12V recepticles on my 300CD by drilling holes :eek: in the upper right-hand corner of the driver's-side kick panel, and the upper left-hand corner of the passenger's-side...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2005, 09:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,898
Posted By Radio Nut
Way overstocked, and likely to remain that way...

1985 300CD 198,000mi no rust. None.
1998 Ford Explorer 174,000mi Stuffed to the gills with radio equipment.
1996 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 145,000mi 14.1/98 in the quarter, with time slips :)
1984...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2005, 08:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,095
Posted By Radio Nut
Risky Thread

I do the 30 Second Ritual, except at rest areas on the interstate. Rest area stops are rushed, almost frantic, for me. The only plan I have been able to make work so far is to split my key rings,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2005, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,048
Posted By Radio Nut
Exclamation Additional Risk!

Add to that the risk of a runaway, with the engine running on the lube oil. Apparently, The only reliable and safe way to stop a runaway is to discharge a CO2 fire extinguisher into the air intake....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2005, 12:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,551
Posted By Radio Nut
Question

[QUOTE=dieseldiehard]
MERCEDES BENZ
MODEL YEAR ENGINE DESCRIPTION TURBOCHARGER
300 SERIES
1978-84 3.0L I5 120HP @ 4350 TA0301
1978-84 3.0L 3.0L I5 KKK VERSION K26...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2005, 05:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,877
Posted By Radio Nut
Unhappy Thank you for playing, please try again

Tragically, no, it isn't: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/02/14/eveningnews/main674120.shtml
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2005, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,943
Posted By Radio Nut
Bump

and the current version of Acrobat is 7.0.
Get Adobe Reader V 7.0 (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2005, 12:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,416
Posted By Radio Nut
Great data!

I warned you it was a feeble mind. :o

Thanks again, this is great information!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,416
Posted By Radio Nut
Cheap Air Filter Needed

I need an inexpensive source for an air filter to fit my 1985 300CD with California emissions. In my feeble mind, paper air filters are supposed to cost $4.99, so that they can be changed out often...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-10-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,845
Posted By Radio Nut
QCWA Material

Licensed in 1979 at age 23. Extra in 2000, at age 44. Radioactive the whole time. :D
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-10-2005, 09:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,845
Posted By Radio Nut
Low Bands

I'm on 7.272 most days at 12:30 Mountain for the Beehive Utah Net. I have to do it from the truck, I don't have the G5RV up at the new location.

The truck is a 1998 Ford Explorer, with a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2005, 10:06 PM
Replies: 855
Views: 155,565
Posted By Radio Nut
I recommend checking into the Henry Ford clinic. ...

I recommend checking into the Henry Ford clinic. :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2005, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,031
Posted By Radio Nut
Hic' ... Hic'

I don't like using oil, any oil, in a lock cylinder. To easy to capture the brass filings and dirt, and accelerate the wear.

I use denatured alcohol, squirted in with a needle and syringe. Melts...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2005, 09:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By Radio Nut
Incomplete Listing

Call Phil and ask. He has many more parts than are shown on the web site.
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-07-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,845
Posted By Radio Nut
When Worlds Collide

WA2FDU, n8qmd, leathermang, FineOlBenz, KD7INF, W6MTF, K8QKJ, TwitchKitty, and I'm certain that there are still more hiding in the closet. I suspect this represents a clue as to the personality type...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-07-2005, 10:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,845
Posted By Radio Nut
KD7INF de N7CEU

Go into the menu, and set PM AutoSave back on. You must have done a reset; the default setting is off.
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-07-2005, 12:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,845
Posted By Radio Nut
What does it do?

That unit is the remote control head for a VHF/UHF two-way radio. If you have a well-rounded personality, it allows you to converse within line-of-sight range. If there are defects in your...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2005, 02:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,321
Posted By Radio Nut
Newark, Ohio

Gray Top Limo, in Licking County, Ohio (I'm NOT making this up) runs exclusively W123. At least that was the state of things when I left there in July.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2005, 01:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,654
Posted By Radio Nut
A shot in the dark...

Um, replace the light bulb? :bulb:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2005, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By Radio Nut
We bow our heads...

Amen. I cannot agree enough, and add my thanks as well.
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