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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,486
Posted By MBgrinder
Gunk

I have seen the gunk in a 2stroke bike, and the fouled plugs from guessing ratios. I raised this point, NOT as a means of gaining and power, but simply to improve lubrication and to see if anyone...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2007, 01:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,486
Posted By MBgrinder
like i said, seems to. I did not straight claim...

like i said, seems to. I did not straight claim that it did - thats why i'm asking. So here is a different question, why do you add 2stroke oil for 2 stroke engines?
it's to, "lubricate"...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2007, 01:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,486
Posted By MBgrinder
2 stroke oil

anyone ever add a little, like 12oz to a whole tank? I have the last 2 fills, seems to run a little bit smoother. Any one know if this is bad? Just thinking that with ULSD, this could help.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-15-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,268
Posted By MBgrinder
i just sold my 79 300SD for $600 to a good friend...

i just sold my 79 300SD for $600 to a good friend of mine, she was in need of wheels - I got it off Craigslist about a year ago in Sacramento for $650. the guy i got it from said he had been listing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-08-2007, 10:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 19,941
Posted By MBgrinder
It's a wonderful feeling

It's a wonderful feeling
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,992
Posted By MBgrinder
If you drain your engine warm, you would see if...

If you drain your engine warm, you would see if there was foam. I HAVE NEVER SEEN FOAM from Luacas. I'm no scientist, but i have yet to see it foam. It's in my rear end of my 1980 300SD. This...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-15-2007, 12:41 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,439
Posted By MBgrinder
As far as maintaining the roads, big rigs are the...

As far as maintaining the roads, big rigs are the main wear on the roads where i live. Its really obvious. come on, THINK about what forigein oil really costs us, not just the $ value. I don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-15-2007, 12:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,992
Posted By MBgrinder
In my real world expirience, Lucas saved an 84...

In my real world expirience, Lucas saved an 84 Subaru with 200,000 on it. Basically, went from overheating and bogging down on the grade to pulling it and staying cool at 60mph. Besides, but Lucas...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 686
Posted By MBgrinder
filters 123 and 116

are there any filter that are different? fuel filter are the same right?? P/S and oil ?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2006, 01:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,292
Posted By MBgrinder
I have a leak where the bottom of the reservoir...

I have a leak where the bottom of the reservoir where the rubber seal meets with the cylinder - is it possible to just replace the groments that connects the reservoir to the master cylinder?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2006, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 878
Posted By MBgrinder
thinkin of sellinf my 79 300SD

I have too many cars and the insurance is killin me! Wanted to see if anyone had interest in one of these, I also have a 1980, same car, but my lady drives it everyday and we love it so, gotta sell...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2006, 09:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,205
Posted By MBgrinder
new keepers

So many great points have been raised, but there are a few makes out there that people are going to keep on the road that have come out of the 90's and as of late. as well as the 2 300sd s i have, i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2006, 01:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By MBgrinder
it seems like i could be a fuel problem, but it...

it seems like i could be a fuel problem, but it NEVER does it at anyother time. Is there any way to test the temp gauge? could it be overheating when i'm going up the hill and i just dont know it? ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2006, 01:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,189
Posted By MBgrinder
that orange triangle means you are out of or...

that orange triangle means you are out of or almost out of fuel
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By MBgrinder
thanks

I aprieciate the input and I will use your advise. Thanks-
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By MBgrinder
details

at speed, it ran with i'd say 90% of normal at 300ft. After turning off the highway and slowing down to 10 - 15 mph, it ran rough. When full stop, idle was very rough and died. i rolled it in N...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2006, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By MBgrinder
Banjo bolt

Giant, Thats a great write up by the way, but i already cleaned my banjo bolt hoping that was my problem, but no remedy found. It was real dirty though, but cleaning wasn't the fix i needed. What...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 890
Posted By MBgrinder
After 1000ft elevation, power loss and dies

Does anyone know how to trouble shoot this, after climbing from 1500ft to 3000ft, i pull onto a side road, my idle and oil pressure then drops, and then finally stalls. after a 20 seconds, i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,091
Posted By MBgrinder
my '80sd does that when its cold also, then goes...

my '80sd does that when its cold also, then goes away afer 5 miles or so.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,671
Posted By MBgrinder
my 79 leaks a little . . . . . i need to do this!

my 79 leaks a little . . . . . i need to do this!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-18-2006, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,687
Posted By MBgrinder
my 79 SD has the pencil type plugs. Do your glow...

my 79 SD has the pencil type plugs. Do your glow plugs have individual wires for each plug??
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-16-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 713
Posted By MBgrinder
i have also been wondering this

or from a 123?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-16-2006, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 854
Posted By MBgrinder
california vs federal

Okay, I'm looing for a trunck seal, 1980 300SD, it's strange, they have different part numbers, separating California and Federal....

.... is there a diference? if so, what are those differences?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,524
Posted By MBgrinder
empty light

I took my sender apart, from my '80 300SD, and the conection for the light is crossed when the float is all the way on the bottom. At lest on the SD, it is the end of it's measuring abilities.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-10-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,959
Posted By MBgrinder
When The Local Shop

When the little shops shut down, any one working there may go to the nearest Kragens. There was a great shop nearby that I used to go to when i was younger, those guys always new the answer and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-06-2006, 02:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,850
Posted By MBgrinder
Power Service

- Silver for Summer

_ white for Witner. ONE time, i did not it, i was out, and i could tell the difference. and never will go without again.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-05-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,196
Posted By MBgrinder
Not a Lotus

obviously, but little bit add up to big bits. There is no reason not to go with the better option if possible and afordable, which seems unlikely.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-05-2006, 01:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,196
Posted By MBgrinder
would wheels that fit on a 124 fit on a 116? ...

would wheels that fit on a 124 fit on a 116? That would be ideal really
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-04-2006, 09:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,196
Posted By MBgrinder
i was able to find super light rims for my acura,...

i was able to find super light rims for my acura, 11lbs. each. Does anyone know of a really MB size rim? Lighter wheels couldn't hurt!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-04-2006, 09:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,128
Posted By MBgrinder
in my '80 300SD i get 25 - 29 mpg, we live at...

in my '80 300SD i get 25 - 29 mpg, we live at 1400 and go up to 4500 often, nearly all mountain driving. I usually go 300, 320 miles between fuel, my sender broke so i don't like going further than...
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