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Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2007, 08:56 PM

Replies: 21

Wow, is that a 240 TD?

Views: 4,160

Posted By slowmike

That's what it looked like ForcedInduction. (post...

That's what it looked like ForcedInduction. (post #2)

Some of you guys are so funny! I was actually going about 60 in the 'company' pickup. The 240 was smoking when it went by. It went one way...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-24-2007, 10:12 PM

Replies: 21

Wow, is that a 240 TD?

Views: 4,160

Posted By slowmike

Wow, is that a 240 TD?

Yup, it sure was. Just had to share something I'd never seen before.

Someone had mentioned one a long time ago on this forum but I never thought I'd ever see one. I was cruising down the four...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-13-2007, 09:09 AM

Replies: 12

116 chasis 617.950 engine into a 123 or 126?

Views: 1,137

Posted By slowmike

Yes John, I too thought the Chilton 6.8 qt figure...

Yes John, I too thought the Chilton 6.8 qt figure rather odd but that's all I had found. I'd take your owners manuel and especially your personal experience with adding two gallons of oil to your...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-12-2007, 10:41 PM

Replies: 12

116 chasis 617.950 engine into a 123 or 126?

Views: 1,137

Posted By slowmike

Wow, good information folks! Icefire, a...

Wow, good information folks!

Icefire, a clogged alda line was my first thought when he stated the turbo was out.

bgkast, I remember looking at the engine last week and I wondered if the engine...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-12-2007, 01:54 PM

Replies: 12

116 chasis 617.950 engine into a 123 or 126?

Views: 1,137

Posted By slowmike

Hmm, 10hp less. I didn't know that...

Hmm, 10hp less. I didn't know that Forcedinduction.

Rashakor, this is the first 116 I've found around here, but 'here' is rural and definately 'redneck'. I know, I are one. :) From memory...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-11-2007, 11:03 PM

Replies: 12

116 chasis 617.950 engine into a 123 or 126?

Views: 1,137

Posted By slowmike

116 chasis 617.950 engine into a 123 or 126?

Anyone have any experience/advice putting a 617.950 from an '80 300SD into an '83 300D or a '82 126 chasis? I have the two cars that need an engine and have found an '80 300SD with a rusted 116...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-12-2007, 09:26 PM

Replies: 3

81 300 how much fluid is in the tranny?

Views: 846

Posted By slowmike

Latitude 500, Since you want to use Amsoil...

Latitude 500,
Since you want to use Amsoil trans fluid why not go to www.amsoil.com and from the home page click on the 'online product application guide' in the red block. Type in your year...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-08-2006, 10:36 PM

Replies: 35

The loss of a Diesel Lover

Views: 3,420

Posted By slowmike

My condolences Matt. I lost my Mom...

My condolences Matt.

I lost my Mom suddenly a little over two months ago so I can easily identify with the pain and loss you must be experincing.

I really enjoyed your Dad's posts.

I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-05-2006, 08:55 AM

Replies: 11

'77 300D engine into '75 300D?

Views: 1,089

Posted By slowmike

Tom, Tram, and Diametricalbenz, I salute you all....

Tom, Tram, and Diametricalbenz, I salute you all. :)

Without everyone's contribution I'd have opened a can of worms I'd have likely regreted. There are some fine folks on this forum!

I'll...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-04-2006, 05:42 PM

Replies: 317

Setting pump primary timing by milli volt method.

Views: 53,428

Posted By slowmike

Barry I encourage you to continue to share your...

Barry I encourage you to continue to share your 'adventures of the glow plugs'. I find this subject more interesting than a hungry dog at a chicken bar-b-que. :D

Hopefully in time I can add my...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-04-2006, 05:29 PM

Replies: 11

'77 300D engine into '75 300D?

Views: 1,089

Posted By slowmike

Thanks Boneheadeddoctor and SD300. I didn't...

Thanks Boneheadeddoctor and SD300.

I didn't think about the oil filter location being an issue, but now that you mention it it makes sense. The engine mounts where what I was wondering about. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-04-2006, 09:13 AM

Replies: 11

'77 300D engine into '75 300D?

Views: 1,089

Posted By slowmike

Thanks Tom. If I get the '77 I'd like to...

Thanks Tom.

If I get the '77 I'd like to swap the complete engine and transmission as a unit unless there's an unexpected problem.

This old '75 is interesting because the fuel supply and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-03-2006, 10:22 PM

Replies: 11

'77 300D engine into '75 300D?

Views: 1,089

Posted By slowmike

Opps! You're right Craig. I'm sleepier than I...

Opps! You're right Craig. I'm sleepier than I realized.

I stand corrected.

Engine from a '77 300D 123 chasis to a '75 300D 115 chasis.

Thanks,

Mike

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-03-2006, 09:31 PM

Replies: 11

'77 300D engine into '75 300D?

Views: 1,089

Posted By slowmike

'77 300D engine into '75 300D?

Got a '75 300D with a stuck engine and I'm looking at a wrecked '77 300D for the engine. Anyone done an engine swap from a 116 chasis to a 115? I'd like to know how big a can of worms I'd open if I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-06-2006, 09:38 PM

Replies: 43

Diesel truck options? MB in a Ranger?

Views: 5,557

Posted By slowmike

My dad bought a new VW Rabbit PU in '81 and got...

My dad bought a new VW Rabbit PU in '81 and got good service out of it for the two years he had it. My brother went to school in VA from Alabama for part of a year and regularly got 45 mph. A...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-28-2006, 07:05 PM

Replies: 7

Is my 82 300sd supposed to have O-Rings on the oil filter tube?

Views: 918

Posted By slowmike

Hey willrev!

You ain't stupid, you just ignorant. :D Everyone starts off ignorant.

But, hang around here for a while and you'll get 'educated'!:)

I found some replacement O-rings at Advance auto parts. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-26-2006, 09:30 PM

Replies: 13

Pintle microscope photos

Views: 1,698

Posted By slowmike

Interesting thread. As I scrolled down and...

Interesting thread.

As I scrolled down and looked at the two sets of photos then went back 2-3 more times and looked closely I could tell the first pintle had a better finish. I agreed with H2O2....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-12-2006, 07:21 PM

Replies: 17

300d rear diff question

Views: 2,133

Posted By slowmike

Thanks Brian

for clearing that up. I found the list I'd copied from that post but it didn't list a difference between turbo and non-turbo. Glad you set things straight.

mike

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-12-2006, 06:17 PM

Replies: 17

300d rear diff question

Views: 2,133

Posted By slowmike

Do a search

for a post by Brian Carlton on 1-9-06. Something like '2.24/2.47 final drive'. I think he posted a list of differential ratios for several vehicles. I think the 300D's all had 3.46 ratios. :)
...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-14-2006, 10:17 AM

Replies: 15

Master cylinder repair kits?

Views: 2,090

Posted By slowmike

Kerry, when it comes to repairing rather than...

Kerry, when it comes to repairing rather than replacing, you are a man after my own heart. :D I can see now I have something to look forward to whenever I make it to the monovalves in these three...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-13-2006, 09:46 PM

Replies: 15

Master cylinder repair kits?

Views: 2,090

Posted By slowmike

vox incognita , I haven't found a repair kit...

vox incognita , I haven't found a repair kit number yet. My dial-up is sooo slow I tend to nod off. I did find the $86 kit from ********az also!:eek:

PEH, I think there's a benz dealer this...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-13-2006, 07:10 AM

Replies: 15

Master cylinder repair kits?

Views: 2,090

Posted By slowmike

Yeah, I may have to spring for a rebuilt oem. ...

Yeah, I may have to spring for a rebuilt oem. Having to spring for 3 is what will hurt! :( It's against my nature to discard a component simply due to a worn 23 yo seal. I trust my judgement as...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-12-2006, 08:15 PM

Replies: 15

Master cylinder repair kits?

Views: 2,090

Posted By slowmike

Master cylinder repair kits?

Well, after months of pouring over the forum I've finally reached the point where I have to ask for help. First, thanks go out to all the folks who contribute. I've learned sooo much because I...

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