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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-17-2008, 11:00 AM
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Views: 692
Posted By bhanson
'84 300D in VA I-81 corridor for sale

For Sale in Dayton VA (along I-81 near Harrisonburg)

1984 300D. silver blue with oxidation. Body seems solid, with one small rust spot behind drivers' side passenger door, and some other...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 661
Posted By bhanson
Tom, You asked for it. Here are the gory...

Tom, You asked for it. Here are the gory details.
Ben

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=204438
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 661
Posted By bhanson
Non-Turbo IP with Turbo?

Has anyone every swapped an IP from turbo 617 onto a Naturally Aspirated one? I have an engine from an '81 Non-Turbo with a starting problem that may be IP related, and am curious if it would be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2008, 08:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Jerry, but if it were advanced, wouldn't that...

Jerry,
but if it were advanced, wouldn't that create black smoke? It DOES smell a little rich at times, especially when cold, but no black smoke even at acceleration.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
It's an '84 with a rebuild from a '81 NA diesel. ...

It's an '84 with a rebuild from a '81 NA diesel. No turbo, different IP.
Thanks
Ben
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2008, 09:45 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Sorry, Can you explain? Retarted timing is...

Sorry, Can you explain? Retarted timing is exactly what I was assuming. I did not repeat the 'well up' procedure, but used the Drip timing method. Removed Delivery valve, put the drip adapter on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-17-2008, 08:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Brian, As I mentioned, the well-up method was...

Brian,
As I mentioned, the well-up method was listed as suspect, so I set it with the drip method. Popped the IP out far enough to move it a cog, and gain some movement. Set it to 24, at initial ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-16-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
I'm back at it again. My previous "success"...

I'm back at it again. My previous "success" lasted about 4 days. Then hot starts began to get more difficult again.

To review
difficult cold start. Nearly impossible hot start. Low mileage. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2008, 09:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Well - Problem NOT solved. It got so cold and my...

Well - Problem NOT solved. It got so cold and my time so scarce I finally broke down and brought my 300D to one of just a couple shops in the area with someone who knows these old diesels.

I'd...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Too freakin' cold! I haven't been able to do...

Too freakin' cold! I haven't been able to do anything further, but had the joy of getting stranded in my Chevy on the way in when my fuel gelled. My fault for not putting any Kero in the tank, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 22,807
Posted By bhanson
41.

41.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2008, 07:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
The IP is where it started, as it appears to be...

The IP is where it started, as it appears to be advanced all the way already. The main question, if it's this far off, is do I just pull the IP back and move it a tooth, then set it and guage...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Thanks. Yes, it starts INSTANTLY if you enrich...

Thanks. Yes, it starts INSTANTLY if you enrich air intake with WD40. I DO have fuel delivery at injectors also, so I'm simply into the whole timing thing. The fact that it is more difficult to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2008, 09:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Forgot to answer other questions in advance: No...

Forgot to answer other questions in advance:
No blowby issue, good oil pressure. Goes through maybe a quart between changes. Isn't losing any coolant. Exhaust smells a little rich.
Ben
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Hard Start HOT (well, cold too)

I've actually posted previously regarding this issue, but I have done a significant amount of further work and verification, so I'm risking abuse by starting a new thread.

I have a '84 300D,...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 01-08-2008, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,692
Posted By bhanson
He's implying that removing the vegetable oil...

He's implying that removing the vegetable oil tank from the mix fixed the starting problems. That plus the "partial" conversion label makes me think he was running veggie cold. Might be in fine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By bhanson
Yeah, that's the question. The instant it catches...

Yeah, that's the question. The instant it catches it runs great.
It feels like there's no fuel, mimics the symptoms of changing a filter and not purging. At this point I've purged and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,357
Posted By bhanson
So ... "The Blowby Kid". I think it'll...

So ...
"The Blowby Kid".

I think it'll stick as a forum name!

Ben
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By bhanson
Thanks. It's a naturally aspirated 80(ish) 617...

Thanks. It's a naturally aspirated 80(ish) 617 in a 300D. The car itself is an '84. Engine rebuilt about 60,000 miles ago, always easy starter. No rack dampener bolt to adjust on NA IP, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By bhanson
Hard Hot Starts 1 more time

I've posted my issue previously, but hadn't really followed up. I have more info in place now, and anyone wanting a good riddle, but not inclined to blasting me for biofuels usage would do me a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2007, 08:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 46,026
Posted By bhanson
Can you suggest a source?

Can you suggest a source?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2007, 09:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,587
Posted By bhanson
Pumped the *(&#@ out of the primer pump last...

Pumped the *(&#@ out of the primer pump last night when it wouldn't start hot. No change. It really does act like it's not getting fuel. A spritz of WD40 in the intake and it starts right up -...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,685
Posted By bhanson
My wire on one of my diesels lost insulation, and...

My wire on one of my diesels lost insulation, and grounded itself out. I just caught this last week when I was holding it and got a nicely cooked finger while plugging in!

I'd definitely say...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,587
Posted By bhanson
Absolutely agree, but it feels like I've done...

Absolutely agree, but it feels like I've done most of the 'simple stuff'. Also I'm reading your post, and it seems like you are saying that there could be air in the IP even after running the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,587
Posted By bhanson
Hijack alert! I have had increasingly...

Hijack alert!
I have had increasingly difficult starts, especially with a hot engine, and decreased fuel economy. I've replaced all the glow plugs, checked everything else for leaks, replaced...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,089
Posted By bhanson
I have found this to be very effective over long...

I have found this to be very effective over long term use for cleaning and quieting injectors / valves. That is not to say that you will get the same service from a few tanks of biodiesel that you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2007, 07:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Well, It looks like a fuel leak at the primer...

Well, It looks like a fuel leak at the primer pump. I am assuming the loss in mileage would be lost fuel while driving. This still doesn't make sense entirely to me, but it is what it is.

I'm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,050
Posted By bhanson
+1

+1
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Well, this problem still isn't actually solved. ...

Well, this problem still isn't actually solved. My family has entered a phase which seems to have me in a perpetual state of meeting obligations, attending events, and driving children to their own...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,226
Posted By bhanson
Wasn't that return line from the IP originally...

Wasn't that return line from the IP originally Clear? Anyone know the part number?
Ben
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