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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2024, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By mytimeyet
This is the cab-over medium duty truck, 3 ton...

This is the cab-over medium duty truck, 3 ton capacity. Has a 3.9l 4cyl diesel with auto. It goes OK but does struggle with loads and hills. (The 240D of trucks ;-)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By mytimeyet
My 95 Isuzu NPR has a similar alternator vacuum...

My 95 Isuzu NPR has a similar alternator vacuum pump setup.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 857
Posted By mytimeyet
I used 87td's procedure on mine years ago. At the...

I used 87td's procedure on mine years ago. At the time I had the whole mirror assembly apart as it had frozen up from prior neglect (ahem) Thankfully the assembly is fairly serviceable as I recall....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 536
Posted By mytimeyet
If you are needing to be doing major brake work...

If you are needing to be doing major brake work it is probably time to do a fluid change anyway... Just a thought. ;-)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,449
Posted By mytimeyet
My 85 300D gets 3 or 4 50mi trips a week, ~300+k...

My 85 300D gets 3 or 4 50mi trips a week, ~300+k on the odo (broken for a long time)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,459
Posted By mytimeyet
I feel the 10 year part of this... I did a R&R on...

I feel the 10 year part of this... I did a R&R on my 85 drivers door about that long ago. I seem to recall it was not too awful. (had to respray blue to ivory)
As I recall the bellows was just a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By mytimeyet
My 85 300D w/2.88 gets around 25mpg in all modes...

My 85 300D w/2.88 gets around 25mpg in all modes it seems. If this car is new to you check the speedo/odo with a gps to see if it is giving you good numbers.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-10-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By mytimeyet
on my W123 the trimmer string will poke out of...

on my W123 the trimmer string will poke out of the lower trim on the rear pillar when it has gone all the way through from the rear sunroof drain. I cannot remember where the string will come out on...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-12-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,313
Posted By mytimeyet
There are solar forums that you can look over and...

There are solar forums that you can look over and see some 'real world' opinions/reports about how folks have faired with 'going solar'. From what I have read the general consensus is the best deal...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-20-2022, 09:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By mytimeyet
There are a few out there doing conversions....

There are a few out there doing conversions. Could be fun! https://electrek.co/guides/ev-conversion/
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 335
Posted By mytimeyet
I am reading 2 mostly unrelated issues, loss of...

I am reading 2 mostly unrelated issues, loss of oil and poor fuel flow. You will need to get the engine running again by getting the fuel problem 1st so you can track down the oil problem.
Filters...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,058
Posted By mytimeyet
Another totally different angle to look at would...

Another totally different angle to look at would be the cruise control actuator pulling the throttle a tiny bit. Undo the linkage for a while and see what happens. Mine is non-functional BUT there...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 846
Posted By mytimeyet
Maybe it would be possible to drop the oil pan...

Maybe it would be possible to drop the oil pan and start disconnecting rods and pulling bearings until the crank can turn or worst case take the crank and TC out as a unit and disassemble on the...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-02-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By mytimeyet
I had to go back and re-read the OP. Looks like...

I had to go back and re-read the OP. Looks like there are a lot of providers for power monitoring gear. You may get a good opinion on a solar power forum site, folks there like to look at consumption...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-01-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 738
Posted By mytimeyet
This is the transfer switch I put in for our 5.5k...

This is the transfer switch I put in for our 5.5k genny. The 2 meters show watts on each leg of the 240v power. The circuits are tied to our essential use items. Well pump, septic pump, fridge,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-12-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,838
Posted By mytimeyet
If you want to peruse a bunch of opinions on all...

If you want to peruse a bunch of opinions on all types of RVs and see all the fun things that malfunction/break/ect have a look at the forum at irv2.com. It reads a bit like the diesel discussion...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-10-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,838
Posted By mytimeyet
My rental experience was a positive one. We did 2...

My rental experience was a positive one. We did 2 rentals. Family of 3. My initial inclination was for a small C class without slides. (van based and less things to break was the thought)
The 1st...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-08-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,838
Posted By mytimeyet
RV Rental is a very good way to try out a couple...

RV Rental is a very good way to try out a couple for different models. We tried out a small C and A Class as rentals and found the A class suited our usage best. Lots cheaper than buying and finding...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,740
Posted By mytimeyet
How timely indeed! My gauge just started the...

How timely indeed! My gauge just started the erratic +10-15'C high readings last week. I've been wanting to pull the cluster to replace some bulbs and do the odometer fix for a while now. Good to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,341
Posted By mytimeyet
Since the tank screen was touched check for...

Since the tank screen was touched check for possible air intrusion, line kinks, or leaks around there.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-20-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 1,118
Views: 442,546
Posted By mytimeyet
1979 450 SLC showed up on Facebook Marketplace ...

1979 450 SLC showed up on Facebook Marketplace
...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,329
Posted By mytimeyet
A hybrid system seem like what you are wanting....

A hybrid system seem like what you are wanting. There is a lot of posts in this forum about how they work. https://www.solarpaneltalk.com/forum
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,077
Posted By mytimeyet
Ancient history! ;-) My NPR gave me fits when...

Ancient history! ;-) My NPR gave me fits when the glow plug relay went out. Hard to start without those little hot spots.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-06-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By mytimeyet
I imagine salt system prices are spiking with...

I imagine salt system prices are spiking with demand but they really are awesome, at least from my experience. Should be easy to splice into an existing setup. Just add salt and you have chlorine....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-05-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By mytimeyet
I've been really happy with our salt based...

I've been really happy with our salt based chlorinator system. Super easy.
Never heard of the copper system but a quick search finds a few articles on the working of this device. Interesting...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-22-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By mytimeyet
I saw an article recently about the new 5G cell...

I saw an article recently about the new 5G cell bands using more power for transmit and receive. If this is a very new phone with 5G enabled there might be something like going on. There is probably...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,983
Posted By mytimeyet
From that sound I would say 'yes, your brakes are...

From that sound I would say 'yes, your brakes are dragging.' Similar to the sound mine makes when creeping forward with the brake lightly applied.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By mytimeyet
The icicle looks to be hanging from a proper...

The icicle looks to be hanging from a proper drain but the water in the back seat looks typical of the sunroof drain/leak thing. Time to get out the string trimmer line and run it down the drains in...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-22-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,763
Posted By mytimeyet
The flag can also be a warning for Portuguese...

The flag can also be a warning for Portuguese Man-o-War or other jellyfish type things. Those Man-o-war can really put a hurtin' on you. (Surf bum in my younger days)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By mytimeyet
I installed this one @ $22. So far it is great!...

I installed this one @ $22. So far it is great! Had to read the instructions and watch a video a couple of times to get the lacing figured out. It does take a while but goes much faster once you have...
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