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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,096
Posted By 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-14-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,389
Posted By 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
Forum: Tech Help 09-04-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,385
Posted By 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.
Forum: Tech Help 09-01-2022, 09:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,953
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-22-2022, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,181
Posted By 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 |...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2022, 05:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,953
Posted By 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
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,953
Posted By 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?
Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,953
Posted By 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,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-31-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,964
Posted By 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.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-30-2022, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 935
Posted By 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.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-02-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-01-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By 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...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-31-2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By Mike D
Yikes!

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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2022, 01:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By 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?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,266
Posted By 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,...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-27-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 826
Posted By Mike D
When you got more time/money on your hands than...

When you got more time/money on your hands than sense.:rolleyes:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,011
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,681
Posted By 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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,681
Posted By 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-19-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,078
Posted By 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
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-18-2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,941
Posted By 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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-27-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 940
Posted By 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...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-23-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 23,940
Posted By 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
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-23-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 891
Posted By 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.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2022, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,062
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.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,062
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...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,062
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...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-18-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,755
Posted By 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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