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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-20-2013, 01:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 824
Posted By AlanTbird
74 450 SE Belen New Mexico

I have no more time to tinker since becoming a 24/7 caretaker!

I have 800 in it and just may give to someone if I know it will find a good home!
Dont want it to rot away in my yard.

It fouls a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-27-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 810
Posted By AlanTbird
74 450 SE Belen NEW MEXICO

Im cleaning out my yard and the 74 needs to find a new home!
It ran when I winterized it and now its fouled again!
I have many spare D-jet parts
Chaged the AC with propane last summer and its...
Forum: Tech Help 03-23-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,700
Posted By AlanTbird
I popped a bottle of wallyworld stove propane in...

I popped a bottle of wallyworld stove propane in mine a month ago and am a VERY happy camper! It sucked it in in about a minute or two. Ive been wanting to do this for a few years and finally thought...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2012, 07:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,322
Posted By AlanTbird
my commute is literally 790' and we drive for...

my commute is literally 790' and we drive for various reasons but taking the cash drawer for our retail store back and forth is the biggest reason. I sold the SDL a few months back as it was not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-11-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 19,423
Posted By AlanTbird
VERY NICE. that interior pic should come as a...

VERY NICE. that interior pic should come as a scratch and sniff LOL!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-23-2012, 07:02 AM
Replies: 199
Views: 44,576
Posted By AlanTbird
whoohoo~~~got mine running on Sunday with a new...

whoohoo~~~got mine running on Sunday with a new set of Bosch plugs. I treated my self to a new plug socket with a fancy magnet inside to replace the one i am sure ive had since age 15!!! The...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-01-2012, 06:15 PM
Replies: 199
Views: 44,576
Posted By AlanTbird
I am trying to get my 74 450 SE running...found...

I am trying to get my 74 450 SE running...found an unfuct parts car recently at one of the yards and hope to git back soon for the rest of my list. Just popped in all the D-jet parts I got from it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-14-2011, 02:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,613
Posted By AlanTbird
ok so I was not convinced but just now looked at ...

ok so I was not convinced but just now looked at mine and ITS solid on the bearing!
no movement at all other than spinning free as the car is COLD!

I had a 73 caddy coupe once that had no clutch...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-14-2011, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,354
Posted By AlanTbird
while we are all being enslaved by OPEC and I get...

while we are all being enslaved by OPEC and I get REALLY twisted that Diesel just keeps going up and up...A lux car is just that and if I wanted great mileage in my SL, and had the time, I would drop...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-07-2011, 08:34 AM
Replies: 777
Views: 112,683
Posted By AlanTbird
I rescued mine from a warehouse estate sale and...

I rescued mine from a warehouse estate sale and it was dead in the water. It gives me great joy to tinker with it and it was only about a month till I had it running. It gives me hives to even think...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-07-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,354
Posted By AlanTbird
the "SPOONS" are what you use to loosen the 4...

the "SPOONS" are what you use to loosen the 4 locks that hold the roof in place!
Two over the sun visors and the other two on each side in the back were the roof meets the deck!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2011, 08:07 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 13,737
Posted By AlanTbird
I promised myself I would take on fewer battles...

I promised myself I would take on fewer battles this year. I have just turned 51 and already it looks like this years will double from last years. The older I get it seems I find all the words to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,759
Posted By AlanTbird
jeepers, if mine was that easy to access i would...

jeepers, if mine was that easy to access i would pull it out and put in a brass ball valve
summer off and winter on! win win
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,512
Posted By AlanTbird
Replaced my Glow plugs last weekend and since I...

Replaced my Glow plugs last weekend and since I had the intake off the 603, decided to pull the ALDA.....LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,220
Posted By AlanTbird
I LOVE my 603....just did the G-plugs and removed...

I LOVE my 603....just did the G-plugs and removed the ALDA and now I LOVE it a little more.
Am considering throwing one in the 75 SL
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 13,737
Posted By AlanTbird
50 going on 51 and am now working with TWO...

50 going on 51 and am now working with TWO strikes your out, all unattended children will be captured and sold to Gypsys and when I need to swear about my mercedes, I go over to Bens World as it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,771
Posted By AlanTbird
too bad they didnt upgrade it to a 603!

too bad they didnt upgrade it to a 603!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,322
Posted By AlanTbird
I have about 780 feet btwn the house and my...

I have about 780 feet btwn the house and my business. I dont walk since I have to carry a cash drawer. If I use either diesel, I make sure I warm it up on one leg of my commute. I am more worried...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,931
Posted By AlanTbird
Too funny. I wish they would send me an invite...

Too funny.
I wish they would send me an invite to re-calibrate my speedo!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-08-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 760
Posted By AlanTbird
OK...got the plugs coming.......ya think this is...

OK...got the plugs coming.......ya think this is worth getting?
#

BLUE-POINT
#

8 X 12MM GLOW PLUG
#

WRENCH FOR IMPORT DIESEL GLOW PLUGS
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 760
Posted By AlanTbird
well the 300 D has more access. the 6cyl SDL has...

well the 300 D has more access. the 6cyl SDL has a lot of crap in the way.
Intake, fuel lines and even the pump looks awful close to the plugs!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 760
Posted By AlanTbird
86 SDL glow plugs etc.

I have determined my glows are all dead and its been waiting to happen for a while.

My 1st thought is to dig in and do the plugs and the injectors at the same time, but with no time at all am...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-28-2010, 08:33 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 13,194
Posted By AlanTbird
YES! I have a fantasy about dropping a 603...

YES!

I have a fantasy about dropping a 603 into an SL

Just the thought of the trunk badge "300 SLD Turbo Diesel" makes me pee a little LOL!

when I bought the SL it was DEAD in the water and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-26-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
Posted By AlanTbird
Update! Got a replacement Crane unit and got er...

Update!
Got a replacement Crane unit and got er running. I have discovered that the heads are fresh looking, the fuel pump and filter are new and I am now having what seems like fuel delivery...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-26-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 24,457
Posted By AlanTbird
Im my experience, the oil is the problem and dont...

Im my experience, the oil is the problem and dont remember which one is NOT compatible with 134. Its the EPA that says dont mix them. I always put R-12 in an R 12 system.
Just gave the SDL a drink...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-19-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
Posted By AlanTbird
Your engine has one double row timing chain. Why...

Your engine has one double row timing chain. Why were you questioning this?

I saw a post were it referred to replacing a single chain with a double chain and there was a process to tell if its...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-18-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
Posted By AlanTbird
The CD hopefully will be here on MON and I'm...

The CD hopefully will be here on MON and I'm still wanting to tinker today on my one day off! I assume if I am getting fuel pump action that there's life in the ECU? I still think that crane ign....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-14-2010, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By AlanTbird
seems like no one is home? LOL Ive been lurking...

seems like no one is home? LOL Ive been lurking cause my 75 has no spark or injectors firing but I was able to test the cold start valve with my noid which is a light you connect to the plug...my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-14-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
Posted By AlanTbird
ive never had a fact CD that I was able to print...

ive never had a fact CD that I was able to print out anything USEFUL and no one here has convinced me otherwise ...the PILE of haynes books I have here in my office were always a GREAT reference but...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-13-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,381
Posted By AlanTbird
Got the haynes and HATE IT! I messed with this...

Got the haynes and HATE IT! I messed with this crane unit all weekend and just have no spark even though I get the LED light pulse. I have fuel pressure but no injector signal except for the cold...
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