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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2011, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By RallyRebel
Thumbs up LOL, well I'm pretty happy with current brake...

LOL, well I'm pretty happy with current brake modulation, just looking to beef up suspension not only for the driveline swap but the rough roads and my ranch driveway. I've got proper rally cars for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By RallyRebel
Thanks Army! Juanesoto's thread is great, Guess...

Thanks Army! Juanesoto's thread is great, Guess I'll look into W126 springs. ;) If it gets goofy-high then I can just cut the springs some or go with thinner pads. Anyone know if there are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,234
Posted By RallyRebel
Question Hopefully not just another springs/spacers thread...

Okay, after much internal wrestling and stress I've decided to keep my oil-thirsty '81 240D and re-engine with a 5-cylinder engine either from my NA parts car or turbo 300D stick beater. Right now...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-04-2011, 12:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Piston-type, single line. Eliminated earlier. ...

Piston-type, single line. Eliminated earlier. ;)

Got my differential compression tester back today and also picked up some Rotella 40W from local NAPA, they couldn't get any 50W diesel-rated...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-02-2011, 12:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
LOL, yup just the ol' 2.4L four-banger chattering...

LOL, yup just the ol' 2.4L four-banger chattering away underhood. And this has only 215K miles on it, my W116 is the 500K+ miler. :D

We'll do new compression check this weekend and will see if...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
UPDATE and new finding...

Okay, last three hundred miles I've been topping the oil to the middle mark each 100 miles and each time it takes between 2 and 2 1/4 quarts. By this time all the Lucas Oil Stabilizer is likely out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Now that's useful information! :D I was trying...

Now that's useful information! :D I was trying to understand the threads about oil getting into fuel from IP and conceptualize how it could be drawn into the lift pump, especially in the volume I'm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-28-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
My oil doesn't seem thin as it would diluted with...

My oil doesn't seem thin as it would diluted with diesel, plus I ran the car like this for a while: http://jblack.smugmug.com/photos/i-F8rDrX6/0/XL/i-F8rDrX6-XL.jpg and it still used the same amount...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-28-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Okay, call me stubborn, but I just can't let this...

Okay, call me stubborn, but I just can't let this go even though my 240 is likely going to be on eBay very soon. :rolleyes3 So my question is this: How much oil could possibly be drawn through a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2011, 10:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,219
Posted By RallyRebel
For what it's worth here's the oil dipstick from...

For what it's worth here's the oil dipstick from my 1981 240D, red handle:

http://jblack.smugmug.com/photos/i-vJ5wPR3/0/XL/i-vJ5wPR3-XL.jpg
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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2011, 12:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Roy, is this where others have said oil could be...

Roy, is this where others have said oil could be getting into the fuel? Where the pump is driven?
http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/hires/W01331601361BOS.JPG?width=300&height=300

Funola and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
I'll take another look at the tailpipe tomorrow...

I'll take another look at the tailpipe tomorrow and report back. What you suggest isn't unreasonable, I'm just frustrated and tired of pulling wrenches on this car. :rolleyes: But I also can't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
1980, Manila Yellow with Tobacco interior, no...

1980, Manila Yellow with Tobacco interior, no sunroof, about 500,000 on odometer. Guy I bought it from was a smoker and the interior is fair at best. Body is straight and I didn't find any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-24-2011, 07:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
With the year's worth of WVO use the car had...

With the year's worth of WVO use the car had prior to me had me thinking oil control rings as well, but almost a year of soaking with MMO didn't seem to do much if that's case. Either way I don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Well I did the unthinkable. I've stooped to the...

Well I did the unthinkable. I've stooped to the level of using snake oil and put some Lucas Oil Stabilizer in. Now my reasoning is simply to use it as a thickening agent to help determine what's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Yeah, I typically fill between the notches and...

Yeah, I typically fill between the notches and have the red dipstick.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Thanks for the feedback all! And I assure you,...

Thanks for the feedback all! And I assure you, no one is siphoning off my oil! :rolleyes: I'm not sure which vacuum pump I've got on this '81, I'll post a pic soon, but there's only the one line...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Oh do ya now? ;)

Oh do ya now? ;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
UPDATE: I'm an idiot. While pouring over the...

UPDATE: I'm an idiot. While pouring over the shop manual I came across the valve adjustment procedure and about hit my head on the table. It's been years since I last did this on an MB so just...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2011, 02:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
LOL, my personal vehicle tastes are rather...

LOL, my personal vehicle tastes are rather eclectic. Sometimes I'll use my M35A2 as a daily driver when I can stand keeping the 50 gallon tank filled! I've also got about half a dozen Merkur...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,560
Posted By RallyRebel
Exclamation W123 Over-enthusiasm? - Learn from my mistake...

Here we are some six years or so since I first entered into the realm of the W123 and its kin. This forum and you many who make it what it is have provided me with information and skill to better...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,303
Posted By RallyRebel
Operator error with removal tool on one, but...

Operator error with removal tool on one, but overall in rough shape. Not sure if from 250K miles or previous bad handling. After rebuilding/balancing injectors would rather start with a fresh,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,303
Posted By RallyRebel
Question Cleaning Prechambers

Well, after much searching and ordering and having orders cancelled it seems my pockets just aren't deep enough for new prechambers. :( Apparently they're now made from unobtanium and the shipment...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 946
Posted By RallyRebel
Threads in the prechamber. I, ummm, used the...

Threads in the prechamber. I, ummm, used the wrong end of the tool with the incorrect threads. Too many projects at once and for some reason kept wrenchin' on it. :rolleyes:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 946
Posted By RallyRebel
Part Hunt: '81 240D Prechamber

Fastlane shows out of stock and search didn't yield what I'm about to ask: Who has a good price and availability on prechambers for a 616? I buggered up the threads on one of my 240D's prechambers...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2010, 06:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,359
Posted By RallyRebel
Tires are 195/70-14 BFG Traction T/A on bundts...

Tires are 195/70-14 BFG Traction T/A on bundts all three cars, although I run my pressure around 45 psi. Sorry guys, not trying to brag just was stunned when reading the original posts in this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,359
Posted By RallyRebel
Yeah, my 300D turbo gets regularly 32MPG and...

Yeah, my 300D turbo gets regularly 32MPG and sometimes when it's cool and the planets align 34MPG which is why I was very disappointed with that same economy out of the 240D. I now have a regular...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-23-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,359
Posted By RallyRebel
The 240D I got recently and flew out to MS to...

The 240D I got recently and flew out to MS to drive back to FL and got about 32 with crappy filters and WVO partially in tank. PO had bought to run on WVO for a year before selling, I got it because...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,359
Posted By RallyRebel
Crikey people, y'all draggin' boat chain? ...

Crikey people, y'all draggin' boat chain? :rolleyes: My '81 turbo 300D consistently gets 34MPG hiway and about 30 mixed, and the '81 240D manual is doing about the same and the injectors are crap...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,401
Posted By RallyRebel
Will do, I'll be driving Dad's Powerstroke next...

Will do, I'll be driving Dad's Powerstroke next week to give it some highway miles so will have him keep the MMO topped on the cylinders for the parked 240D while I'm gone until next weekend. I'm...
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