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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-02-2005, 10:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,999
Posted By Frankenbenz
I think BodhiBenz1987 is right. This is how it...

I think BodhiBenz1987 is right. This is how it was explained to me by my uncle that worked for Amoco. Strait distillation yields more diesel than gasoline; however with the newer processes (cracking...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2005, 10:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,101
Posted By Frankenbenz
Lsd

I'll have to check tomorrow. It's all in the service manual. It tells you what ratio goes with which model. I sure the 2.24 comes in LSD. I'll just hafta check.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2005, 03:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,101
Posted By Frankenbenz
no LSD on my 2.24

My 2.24 was not LSD. I did have some kind of aluminum ring around the inboard CV joints. I went ahead and put them on my car. I can't tell any difference.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-01-2005, 12:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,101
Posted By Frankenbenz
Rpm

I run about 2100 @ 70MPH. Hills are no problem, but I live in central Texas. They are just that hills.:)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2005, 08:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,101
Posted By Frankenbenz
2.24 Diff

I have 2.24 in my 300sd came from an 85 500sel. The only time I notice a power problem is when I am running the A/C. It's peppy in the winter (colder air intake, no A/C). I filled up yesterday 418...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-28-2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
The Leak is Fixed

I borrowed a UV light from a mechanic friend and bought some oil dye. My friend told me to use two bottles, but I only used one. I should have use two like he said. I had some difficulty seeing the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2005, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,263
Posted By Frankenbenz
I thought Bilsteins were guaranteed for the life...

I thought Bilsteins were guaranteed for the life of the vehicle
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,251
Posted By Frankenbenz
I usualy just cycle the glow plugs on a cold...

I usualy just cycle the glow plugs on a cold engine. Then feel around the glow plug. If it's warm the glow plug is working.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2005, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,015
Posted By Frankenbenz
I had the same problem, still do. I put the magic...

I had the same problem, still do. I put the magic red button under the dash, hooked the button to a Bosch relay and the Bosch relay to the two screws mentioned earlier. The wife was driving the Benz...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2005, 09:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
I finished installing my engine yesterday. The...

I finished installing my engine yesterday. The leak from the rear of the engine was the same, possibly worse. I'm going to do the dye in the oil thing and pull the tranny. Anybody got any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2005, 01:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,793
Posted By Frankenbenz
You need two spring compressors, a catchers mask,...

You need two spring compressors, a catchers mask, a Kevlar vest and a wiffel ball bat. ;) The easiest way is to put the car up on jack stands and lower the sub-frame. That's how I did it on my SD....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2005, 08:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
No I didn't get any pictures. I thought about it,...

No I didn't get any pictures. I thought about it, but I didn't want to do that to my digital camera. There was a constant 1/8 inch thick black coating on my hands. It was loosing a quart every 500...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2005, 06:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Frankenbenz
Is there another series of numbers after the 315...

Is there another series of numbers after the 315 that could designate the different gear ratios like 722.315.xxx. I looked at my transmission, but it looks like mine has been rebuilt. The rebuilder...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2005, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
I got the rear main replaced. I had to pull the...

I got the rear main replaced. I had to pull the crank! I also replaced the two ball bearing that close the oil passages in the back with 1/2 inch pipe plugs. This should fix my oil leak. I got the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,912
Posted By Frankenbenz
I have been looking at this conversion for my SD....

I have been looking at this conversion for my SD. I either want a standard or a 722.315 with a 4.25:1 first gear. I had a picture of the 123 and 126 pedal clusters side by side and it looks like you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2005, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
The only thing I can figure is, it's cheaper to...

The only thing I can figure is, it's cheaper to drill a hole and punch a ball bearing in it then it is to drill and tap (two steps) for a plug. Witch also requires machine work. If the same method...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-21-2005, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
I got the engine/transmission pulled this...

I got the engine/transmission pulled this weekend. I can't see where the oil is coming from, but I suspect the two interference fit ball bearings that cap off the oil passages. Next time I have off I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2005, 01:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Frankenbenz
Thanks for the information. I really appreciate...

Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. Is there any way to identify a 300td transmission?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2005, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
I can't seem to find a primary oil pan gasket for...

I can't seem to find a primary oil pan gasket for a 617. I found a vague reference to sealing compound in the factory manual. Is this one of those gasket in a tube things?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2005, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Frankenbenz
So there is no 4.25 first gear on a 722.315. I...

So there is no 4.25 first gear on a 722.315. I remember finding it in the archives. I even saved it to a text file.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2005, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Frankenbenz
I can't find the transmission data on that site....

I can't find the transmission data on that site. I found the technical data and even some wiring diagrams and the engine and chassis manual. The site has some neat information. Too bad I can't read...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2005, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Frankenbenz
Ok, can some one owning a 300td please tell me...

Ok, can some one owning a 300td please tell me what rpm they are running in first gear and at what mph so I can calculate the first gear ratio.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2005, 04:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
I replaced the head gasket a couple of years ago....

I replaced the head gasket a couple of years ago. My dad and I took it to the car wash and blasted all the oil and grime off of it. We cleaned all around the oil filter and back of the head good....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2005, 04:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
I was hopeing some one would come up with the...

I was hopeing some one would come up with the ball bearing theory.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2005, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,477
Posted By Frankenbenz
Fuse 2 is probably blinking because the clock is...

Fuse 2 is probably blinking because the clock is running.
If the door were open Fuse 15 would be drawing current.
Every current draw problem I have ever seen was due to a bad diode in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,582
Posted By Frankenbenz
Rear main seal

I'm about to pull the engine on my 300SD, due to a bad oil leak. It looks like a rear main seal to me. However I herd somewhere these rear main (rope seals) almost never go bad. Anyone have any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2005, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,371
Posted By Frankenbenz
TD transmission Info

I wanted a lower first gear to go with my high-speed rear end. The stock 300SD has 3.68. I looked through the archives and found out the 300TD has a lower first gear. I found reference to a 3.86...
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