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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By oliverbutthead
Put a new lift pump on and that did the trick. ...

Put a new lift pump on and that did the trick. It LIVES
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By oliverbutthead
It was sudden. Would start fairly well, parked...

It was sudden. Would start fairly well, parked one day then next day no start. I have the ford starter solenoid for the glow plugs and have checked that it is indeed sending power to the plugs. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2016, 08:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By oliverbutthead
Also, I have the lift pump that is a little...

Also, I have the lift pump that is a little different from the ones I see offered. It has the manual primer on the right hand side of the lift pump instead of the middle.

Not sure if the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2016, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By oliverbutthead
Thanks for the reply, I am absolutely sure all...

Thanks for the reply, I am absolutely sure all glow plugs are working. I took each one out and hooked to 12 volts and every one had a glowing red tip almost immediately.

I also took out all...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By oliverbutthead
Alright, been out of town and busy lately but...

Alright, been out of town and busy lately but finally got some time to tinker with the old girl.

I hooked into an external diesel supply to the inlet of the lift pump and bleed the whole...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By oliverbutthead
Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By oliverbutthead
Bumping UP! for any suggestions before I spill...

Bumping UP! for any suggestions before I spill out $$$ for a lift pump.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 675
Posted By oliverbutthead
78' 240d lift pump volume?

I am trying to chase down a no start. Doesn't seem like there is near enough fuel coming out of the metal lines at the injectors when I have them loose. Just a little dribble out of each one. ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-25-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By oliverbutthead
It has ran fine for the past 3 years I have owned...

It has ran fine for the past 3 years I have owned it. Parked it one day recently and the next day is when the no start problem began. The valves were adjusted in the past year.

I have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-24-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By oliverbutthead
I did loosen the injector lines while cranking at...

I did loosen the injector lines while cranking at the injectors. A small amount comes out, but the last time I put the new injectors in and bled it, I thought I remembered MUCH more coming out than...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-23-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By oliverbutthead
I have not done this yet. Is this a good test...

I have not done this yet. Is this a good test for performance of the lift pump?

Thanks
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-23-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By oliverbutthead
I also removed the vacuum from the back of the...

I also removed the vacuum from the back of the injector pump to make sure there wasn't vacuum there stopping the fuel
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-23-2016, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,288
Posted By oliverbutthead
78 240d no start!

My 78' 240d is a no start. Here are the things I have done so far:

Changed pre fuel filter and main filter
checked pop pressure and pattern on injectors (perfect with no leaks)
Upgraded to...
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 01-05-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,828
Posted By oliverbutthead
wowzers

wowzers
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2014, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By oliverbutthead
That's for sure.. Have a 93 dodge diesel I just...

That's for sure.. Have a 93 dodge diesel I just put a rebuilt tranny in that is not wanting to go into gear now.

Looks more and more like manual override.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2014, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By oliverbutthead
Yes, it was aftermarket and I found that...

Yes, it was aftermarket and I found that peachparts used to sell this kit but can't find it any longer.

I got the Bosch part # off the relay 0281003005 BY BOSCH and they only seem to be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By oliverbutthead
OH ok Normally off.....That's a great idea. ...

OH ok Normally off.....That's a great idea. Thanks

Here is a pic of the relay I am referring to:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2014, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By oliverbutthead
I have thought about it and if I can't find a...

I have thought about it and if I can't find a relay, that will be the next option..... The only problem with that is possibly forgetting to turn of the plugs and fry em'. I have a tendency to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By oliverbutthead
Glow Plug Enhancement Kit for 78 240d Relay Question

I bought a 78 240d a little over a year ago. It has been getting harder to start and wouldn't start for my wife the other day as it gets colder. Apparently the last owner put the enhancement kit as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By oliverbutthead
I decided to try and pry the window guide inward...

I decided to try and pry the window guide inward towards the interior a tad to see if that would do anything.

It worked. The window freely roles up and down now. It did not seem bent at all so...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By oliverbutthead
Thanks for the replies... Are the regulators...

Thanks for the replies... Are the regulators challenging to put in?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By oliverbutthead
Anyone? What if I try to bend the guide inside...

Anyone? What if I try to bend the guide inside the door towards the inner door panel?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 852
Posted By oliverbutthead
240d Manual Drives Side Window Problems

Hello

Been awhile since I was here. Reluctantly sold my wife's last 240d because we moved to the mountains. Just bought another 78' 240d for her the other day since we are having a chitlin'...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,002
Posted By oliverbutthead
Yeah it is or was. It runs and drives very good....

Yeah it is or was. It runs and drives very good. Just a few minor things like twhat I am asking about. Pretty good condition but not cherry. Recent paint job that looks pretty nice. A few...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2009, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,002
Posted By oliverbutthead
Thanks for the advice and replies! She has it at...

Thanks for the advice and replies! She has it at work today and probably for the next few days. Will be a little while before I can tear into it to try and fix it. I did look at the fuses last...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2009, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,002
Posted By oliverbutthead
Just purchased my second 240d 80' yesterday Have a few questions

My wife purchased her second 240d yesterday after totalling her truck. She had an 82 previously that she ran out of oil and toasted the engine. She missed the ol' little car and decided to get...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-26-2008, 09:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By oliverbutthead
83 240d standard good conditon for parts or engine rebuild

I have an 83 all manual 240d with 195k on it in great cosmetic condition to be sold for parts or drop in a good engine and go. Everything in good shape except engine. Was using oil and wife ran it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-04-2007, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By oliverbutthead
Yes, I still have it but is promised to another...

Yes, I still have it but is promised to another member here currently if he can find a shipper. Still waiting on the word. Will let you know if it falls through.

Thanks for your interest.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-11-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By oliverbutthead
pics

Here are a few pics. Let me know if you want more. Thanks
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-10-2007, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,339
Posted By oliverbutthead
still runs

yes, it will still run, but you are correct in that it shuts down after a small amount of time. She drove it about 5 miles and it quit again. Runs pretty good but you can tell it has a different...
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