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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-25-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By DrLou
As I recall, we replaced pads with highest...

As I recall, we replaced pads with highest (thickest) available when I replaced the rear springs. Are there any dimensions published on what the clearances/'raise up' should be on these cars?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-24-2019, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By DrLou
300SD Front Springs Elongated/Expanded?

Yeah, this is a weird one. Have had ol' Brunhilda ('83 300SD) for 25+ years now. The front end has always seemed a bit higher than it should be - my wife says 'like it's taking off...!'

I've...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-05-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,724
Posted By DrLou
Will comment that I've recently refinished (only...

Will comment that I've recently refinished (only two so far of) the replacement pancake wheels on my 83 300SD. Used a very inexpensive glass-beading setup from Harbor Freight, then standard...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 953
Posted By DrLou
Ok, will start digging deeper... I worry that I...

Ok, will start digging deeper... I worry that I may have a brake booster removal in my near future? ( Oh well, silver lining? This would be my chance to replace those 35yr-old sway bar bushings I've...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 953
Posted By DrLou
Gentlemen! Thank you both for your feedback....

Gentlemen!

Thank you both for your feedback. I'm working through the issues...

First, yes: SD Blue, All fuses are intact; F8 and F14 both implicated in this circuit - and test out AOK. It's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 953
Posted By DrLou
126 Blower Motor circuit - yet another diagnostic thread!

This is an '83 (126) 300 SD...

The backstory: Thanks to an over-enthusiastic jump starter ( who connected charge cables in reverse! ), I'm working though some damage likely caused(?) by it...
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,331
Posted By DrLou
Father ..., I can second what others are...

Father ...,

I can second what others are saying here - I recently replaced my radiator for precisely this reason; an intermixing of coolant with trans oil.

Caught it quickly. Replaced radiator...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,884
Posted By DrLou
My issue - seeing precisely this behavior - was...

My issue - seeing precisely this behavior - was all down to the infamous gunked-up-likely-from-accumulated-moisture-etc in the fuel tank/line. No replacements of fuel filters helped, as the problem...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 991
Posted By DrLou
and not only sunroof gaskets, check also the...

and not only sunroof gaskets, check also the drain lines out of the sunroof - are they clear?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2017, 06:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By DrLou
Not particularly helpful at the moment, but: I...

Not particularly helpful at the moment, but: I like to do my own rebuilds for precisely this reason. Cheaper in parts - sure, expensive in time - but so worth it to know what you got...

FWIW, by...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,283
Posted By DrLou
( I realize it's not funny when a Diesel...

( I realize it's not funny when a Diesel Compatriot has these troubles.. )
But it's funny!
I solved this problem a few months ago by leaving my rear window regulator sliders un-repaired! Still...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2016, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,183
Posted By DrLou
BTW, I can concur with the diagnosis - and...

BTW, I can concur with the diagnosis - and assertions - here.

Having just replaced my alternator and battery, I happened to have my instrument cluster out for other (maintenance) reasons. without...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2016, 08:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,559
Posted By DrLou
Indeed. I think I'd always err toward improving...

Indeed. I think I'd always err toward improving the mating surfaces; don't think I'd want to put a washer in there...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By DrLou
Water in Transmission! Yikes!

Gents,

Please check my thinking here: I've recently gotten back a Blackstone Labs report on my transmission oil. While it was obvious on inspection that it had water in it, the report verified...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,815
Posted By DrLou
All kidding aside, I couldn't agree with all this...

All kidding aside, I couldn't agree with all this more. As you all know, we have some of the most-traversed highways in the country. And a lot of that traffic is coming from long-haul trucks.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,198
Posted By DrLou
Stretch, As always, thanks for your...

Stretch,

As always, thanks for your beautiful write-ups. I've been postponing the much-needed rebuild of my steering box; you've now re-emboldened me! (The leak is now getting bad enough that it's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,815
Posted By DrLou
As a New Jerseyan, an Italian, and a driver of a...

As a New Jerseyan, an Italian, and a driver of a 300 SD which frequently needs tuneups, even I had to look this one up!

I'll have to be careful not to disable any of the 'computer controls' (!!)...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-05-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,559
Posted By DrLou
Recently had this problem myself - with only one...

Recently had this problem myself - with only one of my lines.

These are lines original to the car, and I've removed/re-fitted them myself many times in the past with no issue.

This time,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 557
Posted By DrLou
Injection Pump Vacuum shutoff - diagnostics...

Just want to get my thought process verified by a few of the brains here...

Have recently been getting the following symptoms:

Engine shutting down more slowly than normal with key shutoff.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 44,997
Posted By DrLou
Yeah, it looks like he neglected to renew his...

Yeah, it looks like he neglected to renew his domain...
Think I could use one of his Amps!
Forum: Diesel Performance Tuning 05-21-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,902
Posted By DrLou
Have you fully seated those valve guide seals?...

Have you fully seated those valve guide seals? Did you use the mandrel, or an alternative good enough approach (as I did?!)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By DrLou
Demothen, as others have suggested, I'd make sure...

Demothen, as others have suggested, I'd make sure you're actually seeing rust as the primary problem. The yeast/bacterial flocculant/crud issue is statistically more likely to be causative, as these...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-21-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,403
Posted By DrLou
I'd just weigh in here to encourage you to use...

I'd just weigh in here to encourage you to use greazzer's service for this.

Like the OP, I'm also a dyed-in-the-wool DIYer, whose done some balancing of his own injectors over 20 yrs or so. At...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 18,618
Posted By DrLou
300dmichael: Wow! This has been a fantastic...

300dmichael:

Wow! This has been a fantastic writeup/walk-through! Thanks for your contribution.

I'd now be quite confident in doing this rebuild - if it were to come up. Lou
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By DrLou
Thanks for your input... This has been precisely...

Thanks for your input... This has been precisely my suspicion; that the bearing's races are wearing out. Though it hasn't completely fallen apart yet, I don't think the output shaft should be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By DrLou
the Tach Sensor plot thickens...

Jarod, would be interested to see your findings on that.

funola - Yes, a simple induction coil. Makes sense. I didn't test in the millivolt range, however (also makes sense!); I'll have to do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 961
Posted By DrLou
Auto Transmission Output Shaft Bearing...

Gents,

As the final step in my General Drivetrain Refresh Project - and while the exhaust system is out - I want to replace the transmission output shaft seal and nut.

Transmission was replaced...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-12-2016, 07:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By DrLou
While we're on this discussion... I haven't...

While we're on this discussion...

I haven't had a working tach in a coupla years now. Apart from the (obvious) potential culprit being the tach amp, what is the frequency of the crankshaft...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-29-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,499
Posted By DrLou
chrisgt - Yes, I'm sure I was able to compress my...

chrisgt - Yes, I'm sure I was able to compress my re-assembled axles sufficiently, with the trailing arms in place, to get the outer splines into the wheel hubs. Toughest bit will likely be achieving...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-28-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,499
Posted By DrLou
chrisgt: I can also suggest you think about...

chrisgt: I can also suggest you think about re-packing the joints altogether...

it's pretty involved - removal of the axles, repacking, replacement of the joint cans and grease, etc. I just did...
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