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Diesel Discussion
10-27-2022, 04:13 PM
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240d compression test
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Mike D
Compression should be checked with the engine...
Compression should be checked with the engine COLD! Not -40F cold but at ambient temperature.
It can be tested through the glow plug ports using the proper adapter eliminating the need of dealing...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
10-14-2022, 09:17 AM
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Dirty Differential
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Mike D
Just as a "head's up", the differential number is...
Just as a "head's up", the differential number is stamped using the metric numbering system, e.g., 3,45 as opposed to U.S. standard 3.45
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Tech Help
09-04-2022, 04:28 PM
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82 W126 SD RR Window Switch Wire Code
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Mike D
Look closely at the switch. There are numbers...
Look closely at the switch. There are numbers cast into the receptacle and the corresponding numbers on the wires.
165497
Not the best/clearest shot but you can see the numbers.
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Tech Help
09-01-2022, 09:48 PM
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Inlet Camshaft for 73 280C
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Mike D
Are you referring to the cam bearings not lining...
Are you referring to the cam bearings not lining up or the journal/lobes?
I have two different M110 engines in my shop.
One is a 1978 W116 280SE and the other is from a 1973 280.
There is a...
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Diesel Discussion
08-22-2022, 10:56 PM
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240D HVAC Vaccum Element/Actuator
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Mike D
Try this guy. Performance Analysis | Climate...
Try this guy.
Performance Analysis | Climate Control | Diaphragms | Blower Motors | Pushbutton Panels | Vacuum Door Locks | Autotemp | Cruise Control | Engine Oil Analysis | Mercedes-Benz Parts |...
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Tech Help
08-07-2022, 05:43 PM
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Inlet Camshaft for 73 280C
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Mike D
These are the stamped numbers (codes) to which...
These are the stamped numbers (codes) to which Frank is referring. Found on the rear of the camshaft.
Code on intake cam:
165262
Number on intake cam:
165264
Code on exhaust cam:
165260
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Tech Help
08-07-2022, 08:38 AM
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Inlet Camshaft for 73 280C
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Mike D
Didn't fit? How didn't it fit? That's a new one...
Didn't fit? How didn't it fit? That's a new one on me. You do know the cam journals are sized and the M110 cam is installed from the rear, yes?
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Tech Help
08-06-2022, 09:55 AM
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Inlet Camshaft for 73 280C
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Mike D
I am a bit confused regarding exactly what it is...
I am a bit confused regarding exactly what it is you are looking for.
The picture you provide shows the intake cam. Is this just a picture you found on the web or your actual engine?
Okay,...
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Diesel Discussion
07-31-2022, 11:03 AM
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W115 1971 220D Won’t Start after Sitting 20 Years
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Mike D
You are shooting into the dark. The FIRST thing...
You are shooting into the dark. The FIRST thing you should have done was to check the compression. If it is below 200 PSI I don't care what you do with the fuel or valves, it isn't going to start.
...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
07-30-2022, 04:09 PM
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W114 250C Floor Pans
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Mike D
/8 floor pans are the same. Rocker panels differ...
/8 floor pans are the same. Rocker panels differ between the coupe and sedans.
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Diesel Discussion
06-02-2022, 10:07 AM
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Om617a timing off after new chain.
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Mike D
You still haven't grasped the relationship...
You still haven't grasped the relationship between a drive gear and a driven gear.
At TDC the crank is at 0 degrees. Where the timing mark is on the cam is irrelevant. You can put the cam at any...
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Diesel Discussion
06-01-2022, 11:10 PM
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Om617a timing off after new chain.
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Mike D
It's a moot point now. The OP stated the cam...
It's a moot point now. The OP stated the cam timing mark aligns (within a degree) with the TDC mark on the crank. That pretty much eliminates the possibility of a skipped tooth.
My...
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Off-Topic Discussion
05-31-2022, 07:33 PM
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Yikes!
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Mike D
Yikes!
https://www.kold.com/2022/05/31/video-giant-rockslide-lake-powell-caught-camera-over-holiday-weekend/
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Diesel Discussion
05-28-2022, 01:30 PM
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Om617a timing off after new chain.
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Mike D
You are not thinking this through. The output...
You are not thinking this through. The output shaft on a transmission is a solid connection to the prop shaft. It is the DRIVEN gear.
You are changing the output shaft's speed of rotation by...
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Diesel Discussion
05-28-2022, 12:55 PM
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Om617a timing off after new chain.
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Mike D
I give up. It absolutely, positively DOES make a...
I give up. It absolutely, positively DOES make a difference which gear is driven.
How do you think a manual transmission has different gear ratios?
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Diesel Discussion
05-28-2022, 12:34 PM
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Om617a timing off after new chain.
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Mike D
You are looking at it backwards. The crank gear...
You are looking at it backwards. The crank gear is the DRIVE gear. The cam gear is the DRIVEN gear.
One full revolution of the crank gear equals one half revolution of the cam gear.
360 degrees...
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Diesel Discussion
05-27-2022, 09:11 PM
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Om617a timing off after new chain.
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Mike D
Camshaft geometry is different than crankshaft...
Camshaft geometry is different than crankshaft geometry. The cam rotates at 1/2 the speed of the crank.
It takes TWO revolutions of the crank for a complete cycle. Suck-piston is down,...
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Off-Topic Discussion
05-27-2022, 07:35 PM
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Man refirbs an old cruise ship.
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Mike D
When you got more time/money on your hands than...
When you got more time/money on your hands than sense.:rolleyes:
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Diesel Discussion
05-26-2022, 11:06 PM
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A/C not blowing for first few minutes 1982 W123 coupe, 300CD
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Mike D
W123's have a microswitch which doesn't activate...
W123's have a microswitch which doesn't activate until the vacuum pod is fully engaged. You probably have a minor vacuum leak somewhere in the system.
As suggested, try selecting the defrost...
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Diesel Discussion
05-23-2022, 08:32 AM
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Zebrano finishing (polyurethane vs urethane)?
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Mike D
I tried using the water-based stuff a few years...
I tried using the water-based stuff a few years ago and didn't care for it. I ended up with a blotchy finish. Of course, that could be attributed to operator error, incomplete old finish removal or...
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Diesel Discussion
05-22-2022, 08:28 PM
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Zebrano finishing (polyurethane vs urethane)?
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1,647
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Mike D
Both urethane (Spar varnish) and polyurethane are...
Both urethane (Spar varnish) and polyurethane are "soft". To get a "hard" finish you would need to apply a shellac or varnish. Neither of those stand up well to U-V rays so you are in a "damned if...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
05-19-2022, 11:44 AM
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Not mine thought someone may be interesed
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1,073
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Mike D
What Rumb meant to say was. "What a great...
What Rumb meant to say was.
"What a great project for someone else." :D
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Off-Topic Discussion
05-18-2022, 04:50 PM
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Toilet shim?
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Mike D
"A guy walks into a bar with his pet monkey. ...
"A guy walks into a bar with his pet monkey.
He orders a drink and while he's drinking, the monkey starts jumping all over the place. The monkey grabs some olives off the bar and eats them, then...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
04-27-2022, 12:03 PM
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Cost to redo valves and headliner
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Mike D
As always, it depends on the condition of the...
As always, it depends on the condition of the head/valves. I just had mine done a few months ago and I got lucky. Only three guides needed to be replaced and all the valves/seats were good. $300.00...
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Off-Topic Discussion
04-23-2022, 05:34 PM
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65 Cobra 427 replica
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23,671
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Mike D
It is a miss-spelling but the phrase, "I have...
It is a miss-spelling but the phrase, "I have spent the lease" is probably pretty apt. :D
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Off-Topic Discussion
04-23-2022, 04:27 PM
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Three Beers Before 9A.M. ?
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884
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Mike D
Might work the graveyard shift. When I worked...
Might work the graveyard shift. When I worked graveyards, I'd pop by the tavern early in the morning for a nightcap and the only food being served was breakfast.
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Diesel Discussion
03-18-2022, 11:06 PM
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Correcting 8deg off cam timing.
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1,051
Posted By
Mike D
The camshaft gear is indeed installed on the cam...
The camshaft gear is indeed installed on the cam drive gear. The chart he referenced is for timing change at the crank.
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Diesel Discussion
03-18-2022, 10:25 PM
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Correcting 8deg off cam timing.
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1,051
Posted By
Mike D
Shadetree is right. I meant to mention the...
Shadetree is right. I meant to mention the correct way of checking timing but got sidetracked.
The offset changes you mention are for installing the key on the CRANKSHAFT. Installing the...
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Diesel Discussion
03-18-2022, 09:39 PM
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Correcting 8deg off cam timing.
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1,051
Posted By
Mike D
Using an offset woodruff key on the cam gear will...
Using an offset woodruff key on the cam gear will only give you five degrees. The chain stretch isn't going to get any better. You would be 50 percent the way there of replacing the timing chain...
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Vintage Mercedes Forum
03-18-2022, 12:14 PM
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KUHLMEISTER AC A/C 111 112 Coupe Convertible on eBay
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Mike D
Well, yeah, but do you still have it?:D ...
Well, yeah, but do you still have it?:D
Don't you just love scammers?
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