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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 624
Posted By 864Lightning
W116 Steering Lock question and tip

My 1979 300SD strands me in a parking lot with the dreaded key wont turn problem..

Had it towed home and tried all the tricks to get the key to turn so I can get the tumbler removed... Finally...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 20,777
Posted By 864Lightning
Diesel Kawasaki klr650 military. Consumer...

Diesel Kawasaki klr650 military. Consumer models to come soon.
http://www.hdtusa.com/models.htm
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2007, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,878
Posted By 864Lightning
According to my 79 300sd factory repair manual. ...

According to my 79 300sd factory repair manual. When you are stopped with your foot on the brake the transmission is in second. As soon as you let the brake off, the transmission changes to first ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By 864Lightning
I fixed mine about a month ago,, The coil will...

I fixed mine about a month ago,, The coil will pull out by hand. The magnets and the brushes are holding it in now, but it will pull straight out.
You need to take it out to check the condition...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 02-02-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,727
Posted By 864Lightning
If I strip again , I am going to try a heat gun.....

If I strip again , I am going to try a heat gun.. Hey,,, Heat Gun , can be my stripper stage name.. :)

The finish was so thick on my ashtray I had to soften it with the stripper , then...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-02-2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,577
Posted By 864Lightning
While we are on the subject of cooling,,, try...

While we are on the subject of cooling,,, try blowing out your radiator fins with compressed air . Apply the air from the back , fan side. I was amazed at the amount of crap that came out of my...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 02-02-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,727
Posted By 864Lightning
I am in the final stages of refinishing the...

I am in the final stages of refinishing the shifter console , ashtray and climate control wood from my 79 300sd.
Most of the finish on the console just popped off. On the ashtray and climate...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-25-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By 864Lightning
Thats what it looks like Jorn,,, thanks.

Thats what it looks like Jorn,,, thanks.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 01-25-2007, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,280
Posted By 864Lightning
Have you crawled in the trunk with a flashlight...

Have you crawled in the trunk with a flashlight and had someone squirt the trunk with a waterhose? My tail light seals are a major contributior to my leaky trunk.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-25-2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By 864Lightning
Good idea Rashakor, I might see if I can cut the...

Good idea Rashakor, I might see if I can cut the vac line and hook my pump to it. I need to get back there quickly,, that 116 is headed for the crusher soon.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-25-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By 864Lightning
The timer looks like a kitchen timer and if you...

The timer looks like a kitchen timer and if you give the knob a twist is ticks like a clock. I guess I should be careful twisting timers I find in junk cars. KA BOOOMMM :)
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-25-2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By 864Lightning
What is the timer in the glovebox for?

During some of my trips to the boneyard scrounging for parts. I have run across a couple of late 70's mercedes with what looks like a timer in the glovebox. The only search result I found mentioned...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 878
Posted By 864Lightning
What part of the country are you in MRWVO? I am...

What part of the country are you in MRWVO? I am trying to find a black interior parts car for my 79 SD. As in a few other posts, I feel like a vulture circling someones injured mercedes.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2007, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,630
Posted By 864Lightning
This looks like an interesting guage.. ...

This looks like an interesting guage.. http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2007011811523535&item=21-1652-L&catname=hydraulic
I am thinking about making a tester using a grease gun,, or just...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By 864Lightning
Like a vulture circling,, if you do decide to...

Like a vulture circling,, if you do decide to junk it let me know..:)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-03-2007, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 606
Posted By 864Lightning
Check out this thread,,, it might help. ...

Check out this thread,,, it might help.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=173489
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-01-2007, 09:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By 864Lightning
I have just put a new bearing in my Aux fan and...

I have just put a new bearing in my Aux fan and am going to put it back in today..
Since I was cleaning the fins behind the fan I figured I would blow out my radiator like I do on my tractors.....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2006, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By 864Lightning
I have been thinking about a Direct lift Pro...

I have been thinking about a Direct lift Pro Park 7.. I think these are made in USA and not much more than the import stuff.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2006, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By 864Lightning
http://www.peterschmid.com/vacuum/1980/617_950.jpg...

http://www.peterschmid.com/vacuum/1980/617_950.jpg

This is as close as I have found. My 79 very closly resembles this diagram, except I dont have the EGR stuff so alot isnt there.

There may...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-19-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,436
Posted By 864Lightning
I have a 79 300 SD and I found the Peterschmidt...

I have a 79 300 SD and I found the Peterschmidt diagram to be fairly accurate. I bought the car a few weeks ago and am still in the learning process.
My trans would flare between shifts, engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2006, 11:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By 864Lightning
Thanks VStech.. :)

Thanks VStech.. :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 758
Posted By 864Lightning
Primer pump question.

1979 300sd,, I have the black primer pump. In searching thru the pump threads, I have read that the old white pumps have to be unscrewed then pumped..
Do the black pumps have a screwed in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,927
Posted By 864Lightning
You got me wondering Bill,, went out and looked...

You got me wondering Bill,, went out and looked at my plug.
It is numbered 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
1,2,3 5,7 go to the plugs.. 4 is blank 6,8 go to the sensors. Use a volt meter and check the voltage at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,927
Posted By 864Lightning
As to which socket in the harness plug goes to...

As to which socket in the harness plug goes to which glowplug,, If you look down into the holes of the plug,, starting at the bottom where the wires come in,, on the right side row going counter...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,927
Posted By 864Lightning
I will add a little ,, I just bought my first...

I will add a little ,, I just bought my first Mercedes to tinker with 1979 300SD. Just got thru with a valve adjust today.. I went thru the glow plugs last weekend. Here is what I found..

I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2006, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By 864Lightning
Thanks for the info,,, it was a fairly nice car...

Thanks for the info,,, it was a fairly nice car 182K miles, ran, drove and stopped great and less than 3000 dollars. The tranny shifting just didnt seem right to me,, hence the question.
I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2006, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,420
Posted By 864Lightning
Second gear start????...........W123

I test drove a 1983 300d today and the sales man said the car starts out in second when the gear selector is in drive... Is this true?
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