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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-27-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,030
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Compress Ignite and Army, Thanks for the...

Compress Ignite and Army,

Thanks for the input for "settingling" the chassis before tightening the nut. I did not do that on this job. I was very careful to install the flex disks with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,242
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Larry, I did notice that there was an almost...

Larry, I did notice that there was an almost "detent" feel that I felt in the U-joint bearing when I manually moved the joint. I like your suggestion which essentially (if I understand it) moves the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,242
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
85 300D driveshaft vibration?

I finally got around to changing the center bearing on my 85'300D turbo with 165K miles on it. The bushing around the bearing was completely shot allowing the drive shaft to move at least a half...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-27-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,030
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
85' 300D Driveshaft Balance Problem

I decided to replace the center bearing on my 85' 300D turbo after procrastinating the job for some time. The support bushing was totally shot allowing the shaft to be easily displaced with very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,360
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
TIP. Nice looking ride! I believe the Mercedes...

TIP. Nice looking ride! I believe the Mercedes 123 body style is one of the finest looking automobiles ever built! I currently own two. I just returned from a 3 day business trip to Las Vegas...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,901
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Loraine, Shawn is correct on the elegant...

Loraine,

Shawn is correct on the elegant beauty of a 240D manual. Simpler=more reliable. I just recently purchased an '81 240D stick (my third diesel Benz) as a daily driver for that reason. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,272
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Thanks for the feedback. The only vacuum line...

Thanks for the feedback. The only vacuum line going to the IP is the engine shutoff line (which doesn't work due to the typical vacuum leak issues). The vacuum circuit is very simple compared to my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,272
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Purchased '81 240D-Missing vacuum line on IP?

I just recently purchased another 123 diesel. One is never enough :D When my 17 year old daughter started calling the '85 Turbo "my car", I knew it was time to start looking for another Benz. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2008, 10:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,526
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Thanks for all the great feedback! The...

Thanks for all the great feedback! The collective wisdom of this forum is pretty amazing. I think I've harvested a few gems from all the replys:

1. Consider the available fuel source more than...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-04-2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,526
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Thanks again for the insightful feeback. ...

Thanks again for the insightful feeback. Frankly, I was surprised that diesel didn't pop to the top of everyone's list, but now I see why. I do not have a convenient source of natural gas. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,526
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Wow Propane! I would never have thought about...

Wow Propane! I would never have thought about Propane as a 3rd fuel option. I do have a Propane supply as I always keep a spare 5 gallon cylinder for the grill. I must admit, I really haven't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2008, 09:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,526
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
diesel or gasoline generator for home emergency power?

I'm considering the purchase of a 5-7.5kw generator for home emergency power and would like to know the forum members thoughts on going with diesel over gasoline power. I know this is a loaded...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Bernie, I bought a 1985 300D Turbo on e-bay...

Bernie,

I bought a 1985 300D Turbo on e-bay and couldn't be more happy with it. The vehicle was exactly as advertised and I got all the vehicle maintenance records back to the original owner. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2007, 01:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Thanks for the references! Thanks to each of...

Thanks for the references! Thanks to each of you who make this forum successful. As a Benz owner/ shade tree mechanic, this forum is a real gold mine! I appreciate the dedication of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,182
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Thanks for the input. Just wanted to know if it...

Thanks for the input. Just wanted to know if it is feasible. I may have a line on a 240D, manual with 200K+ miles on engine. My daughter is 15 1/2 and I have my wife convinced that the Mercedes...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 883
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Where can I get an auxillary fan

:mad: Anyone know a good source for purchasing an auxillary fan for an 85 300D Turbo? I live in the Phoenix area, but I'm OK with buying something online and waiting a few days. A trucker lost a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,182
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
3.0 Litre Turbo in a 240D manual Conversion?

Just curious, is it feasible to put a 3.0 litre turbo into a 240D with 4 speed manual? Are the tranny's in the 240 capable of handling the increased torque and hp of 300turbo? Is this a ridiculous...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2007, 10:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,045
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Good advice on the fuse replacement with...

Good advice on the fuse replacement with copper/brass. Is there any particular supplier or source for locating these improved fuses.

Thanks, Mark from Arizona
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-05-2007, 09:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,045
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
TangoFox and Brian C. and the others: You...

TangoFox and Brian C. and the others:

You guys were right! The window problem was caused by a fuse that was missing just enough metal to show voltage, but not enough to pass current to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,045
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
We are talking about the left front window,...

We are talking about the left front window, correct (the driver's window switch)?

There is no brown wire or Pin 4 on my 1985 300D Cali model. I do appreciate your help. This troubleshooting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2007, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,045
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Tango, I don't have a pin 4 on the Left...

Tango,

I don't have a pin 4 on the Left Front window. I have the following colored wires going to these pins:
Pin 1-Green
Pin 3-Red
Pin 2-Black
Pin 6-Blue
I believe I reading the pin...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2007, 06:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,045
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
I pulled the switch blocks from the console and I...

I pulled the switch blocks from the console and I do have power to both the LF switch (on pins 1,3, and 2) at neutral position and the RR switch (on pins 1, 3, and 2) in neutral position. Does...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2007, 10:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,045
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Tango. I'm sure about the DVM readings. Let me...

Tango. I'm sure about the DVM readings. Let me verify. The power bus seems to be in the center of the fuse block. I checked the opposite side of the fuse for voltage. I'm reading -13.67 volts. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,045
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Using my DVM, I checked the voltage at the fuse...

Using my DVM, I checked the voltage at the fuse block and I have power on the "b" circuit side of the fuse and the fuse looks fine, visually, so (at least on the surface) it doesn't seem to be the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,045
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Help Wanted! LF & RR Windows Inoperable

My driver's window is stuck in the open position following a fairly typical commute home earlier this week. The right rear window is also non operating in the closed position. I checked my CD ROM...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,407
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Thanks guys! This was very helpful. I followed...

Thanks guys! This was very helpful. I followed the links to the dyno curves.

Regards,

Mark
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2007, 06:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,407
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Torque Speed Curve for 617 300D Engine?

I'm curious if there is a published Torque-Speed Curve for our 617 series engines. This is more for curiousity sake than anything else.

Thanks ahead of time!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,157
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
KRGC, I think Brian is right on about removing...

KRGC, I think Brian is right on about removing the injector lines first. I did it the hard way and it took me a couple of hours with a lot of aggrivation :( I starting out with a box end wrench...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,102
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Great looking low mileage 240D 4speed on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120070826957

In case it was overlooked, I just spotted a great looking 82' 240D 4speed with 55K miles on ebay.

I owned a 74'...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2006, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,172
Posted By 1985Az300DTurbo
Smile Diesel Engine basic math

According to my simple math, my 1985 300D has over 173,000,000 (that's million) power strokes under it's belt!

Here's my simple math:

Let's say the vehicle averaged 70 mph (a stretch I...
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