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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
whats involved if its a stuck kick down switch?...

whats involved if its a stuck kick down switch? The mileage on the car is around 200k, I'm not sure when the trasmission was last serviced.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2009, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Thanks, thats good to know. I was looking to buy...

Thanks, thats good to know. I was looking to buy this 350sdl and put a tranny that I already have in it. The trasmission in the car wont shift out of first and the owner was told buy a mechanic that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
350sdl trasmission swap

Could someone tell me if a trasmission from a 1985sd will fit a 1990sdl? I know the engines are different but I'm not sure about the trannys.
Thanks
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-01-2008, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 597
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
rear td bumper

I have one with no rust. I will send you a PM
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
climate control conversion

I dont mean to tease anyone, but if your really want to do this conversion you can go ahead and find a donor car. 1980 is the best choice because of the manual A/C control. (Earlier 123's have the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,370
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Climate Control conversion editorial coming in the near future

Last summer I transplanted the manual heat/AC system from a 1980 240 into my 85 300td. The conversion wasnt terribly difficult, just time consuming, and a good bit of that time devoted to restoring...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,835
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Even though I'm a farm boy, I have to draw the...

Even though I'm a farm boy, I have to draw the line somewhere.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,835
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Those clips are what the manual mechanism fastens...

Those clips are what the manual mechanism fastens to at the rear of the sunroof.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2007, 10:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
fuel expansion tank

The 85's had plastic tanks but earlier years have metal ones. See if you can find a metal one in a bone yard.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2007, 11:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
I ran my 85td without the dash after I converted...

I ran my 85td without the dash after I converted it to a manual AC/heat system, just to be sure everything was functioning properly.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,924
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
to overheat or not to overheat

I had the same problem with my 85td, and I fixed it by replacing the temp,fuel, and oil gauge portion of the cluster. Of course this was after I replaced the thermostat, radiator, water pump, clutch...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-25-2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,019
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
spitting foam

The evaporater/heater box has several flaps that move and divert the air to where you want it. These flaps have foam on them to make a good seal. This foam deteriorates over time and occasionally...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2007, 06:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 37,777
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Nice write up. Here's another tip. Replace the...

Nice write up. Here's another tip. Replace the adjustment arm while your doing it. The adjustment arm has plastic inserts that keep the ball joints together, mine deteriorated and the arm came off...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-23-2007, 11:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 418
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
hitch

I have one for sale. It is compete with brackets, bolts and wiring. $300
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
AC flush question

I'm going to change back to R-12 in my AC system and I was reading Diesel Giant's info on flushing the evaporator and lines. It mentions nothing of flushing the condensor. Should it be flushed out as...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2007, 10:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,543
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
I know where there is an 82 euro 300td with ABS....

I know where there is an 82 euro 300td with ABS. The car is rusty but runs. You could buy the whole thing for $800.00.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-18-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
bump

bump
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-06-2007, 05:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Euro hitches for sale

I have two 123 euro hitches for sale. One is for a wagon and the other is for a coupe. I also have other euro items for sale, like warning triangles and bumpers.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2007, 04:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,835
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
I dont think you could get a pipe cutter in far...

I dont think you could get a pipe cutter in far enough and why would anyone ever want to return it to power? Also, If you want to remove the whole sunroof the only headliner you need to remove is the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2007, 08:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Your best option is to find a parts car...

Your best option is to find a parts car (preferably a 1980 240), and remove all the parts for the AC. The reason for wanting an 80 model is that it has the best AC control switch, it uses a R4...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-27-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 936
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
You are correct,( I just rebuilt a evap/heater...

You are correct,( I just rebuilt a evap/heater box out of a 80 240 which I am going to install in my 85 300td ), however I doubt if this feature would make any noticeable difference unless you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 17,835
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
[quote=Mister Byrnzoil;1547234]what a great read!...

[quote=Mister Byrnzoil;1547234]what a great read! nice pics. the best part is that I have an 80 parts car w/ a manual sunroof :)


Questions.
the 'ramps' don't release when the tack weld is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-25-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
I know where there is a euro 123 coupe with a...

I know where there is a euro 123 coupe with a green interior that is being parted out.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2007, 09:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,833
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
The 126 euro bumpers are very different. They...

The 126 euro bumpers are very different. They dont have shocks and they dont stick out like the ugly U.S. ones.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,273
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Owner of a beverage catering buisness that I...

Owner of a beverage catering buisness that I started in 89. I work on average less than one and a half days a week so I have a lot of time to pursue my interest. The main one being cruising on a boat...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,075
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
I opened the evaporater box on the donor 240...

I opened the evaporater box on the donor 240 manual system and to my suprise the evaporater is different than the one in an 85. It is smaller and there are fins molded in the box that distribute the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,379
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
used tranny

Too bad your not closer. I was at a local junk yard today and there was a 84 sd that had just come in. Its a self service yard and he charges $50 for a transmission.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,075
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
I disagree with you on this one. There are...

I disagree with you on this one. There are several advantages to the manual system. The main one is seperate controls for the driver and passenger. My favorite advantage is to be able to have heat to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,075
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
The heater cores appear to be the same, both have...

The heater cores appear to be the same, both have three aluminum pipes going to the core. The boxes however are very different. You really need a donor car to do this conversion and once you have the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-06-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,075
Posted By Bruce Kennedy
Randy, I removed the entire heater/ evaporator...

Randy, I removed the entire heater/ evaporator box and all of the controls from the 240 to put in my wagon. I also removed the neccesary portion of the wiring harness from the 240. I had to cut a...
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