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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,248
Posted By ChicagoJones
This thread might be helpful on a bearing upgrade...

This thread might be helpful on a bearing upgrade I ran across few years ago. It is for the G-wagon version of the 717.4 Getrag.

...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2011, 11:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,698
Posted By ChicagoJones
Well a blast from the past... and it just so...

Well a blast from the past... and it just so happened that I was perusing the site today and I saw this.

Rack damper pin replacement did the trick and it still smooth today!

Thanks all.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,152
Posted By ChicagoJones
Most people in the US do not use the parking...

Most people in the US do not use the parking brake with an automatic trans, they just put it "park" and let the trans hold the car in place. I know I've been guilty of this on my domestic cars that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2009, 12:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 835
Posted By ChicagoJones
I quickly listened to the vacuum pump, don't...

I quickly listened to the vacuum pump, don't think it's coming from there. Listened to the lift pump, to me it's inconclusive but I leaning towards it is not it. Anywho, I'll continue on. Thanks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 48,199
Posted By ChicagoJones
Good job. Great write up.

Good job. Great write up.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 835
Posted By ChicagoJones
Thanks for the advice. I will have to further...

Thanks for the advice. I will have to further investigate that spring when I get the time to do it. So in the mean time I will run it like it is, hopefully there won't be any other damage to other...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 835
Posted By ChicagoJones
Went and backed off each injector line. Ran very...

Went and backed off each injector line. Ran very rough each on each cylinder, worst then without it backed off. As far as the pinging noise, not sure if it disappeared because the engine was not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 835
Posted By ChicagoJones
Noisy Injection Pump

Hello All,

I recently picked up a 1982 300SD with around 240,000 miles. Runs strong with a little rough idle. There is a ticking or pinging noise coming from the IP. I narrowed this sound down...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-14-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,607
Posted By ChicagoJones
How do you properly adjust the Throttle Linkage

Hello All,

I want to properly adjust the throttle linkages on my w123 300D Turbo. Is there a tutorial somewhere or perhaps a manual online on this?

Thanks for your help in advanced.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,843
Posted By ChicagoJones
I've been getting about 26-27 mostly highway...

I've been getting about 26-27 mostly highway driving.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-07-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,628
Posted By ChicagoJones
If you like the World of Warcraft video game. ...

If you like the World of Warcraft video game.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5430343841227974645
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,508
Posted By ChicagoJones
I get the about the same.

I get the about the same.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,932
Posted By ChicagoJones
What happens if you bypass the VCV? The reason I...

What happens if you bypass the VCV? The reason I am asking is because I think I may have a vacuum leak somewhere. I am registering only 4.4-5 hg with the VCV and the transmission is shifting hard....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,932
Posted By ChicagoJones
What is the usual pressure for the vacuum? I did...

What is the usual pressure for the vacuum? I did a driving test with the mityvac because my transmission is shifting a little hard. My pressure hovers around 4.5-5 PSI and then sometimes drops to 3...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-29-2007, 12:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,356
Posted By ChicagoJones
Actually the carpet is not original. The...

Actually the carpet is not original. The originals were disgusting. I think I got the carpet out of an '82 from the junk yard. Thanks for noticing.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-29-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,356
Posted By ChicagoJones
I agree with everything you said. My friend is...

I agree with everything you said. My friend is a beautiful 39 year old blonde with a great body.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2007, 03:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,195
Posted By ChicagoJones
I've done the cracking of the injector line...

I've done the cracking of the injector line thing. Made the engine run rougher on each line opened. I will take your suggestion of doing a compression check and check the balance the injectors. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-29-2007, 03:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,356
Posted By ChicagoJones
UGG boots.. Are they attractive?

Hey Guys,

I went shopping with a friend of mine today and she wanted to get UGG boots. I told her they don't look attractive, instead a little trashy. What do you guys think?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2007, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,195
Posted By ChicagoJones
Oops I forgotten to mention, I adjusted the...

Oops I forgotten to mention, I adjusted the valves. But have not checked the timing.. I guess that would be next.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,195
Posted By ChicagoJones
I don't think I have an external leak, I looked...

I don't think I have an external leak, I looked all around for it. It does seem like it is misfiring though. The shaking is way more then it used to be.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2007, 01:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,195
Posted By ChicagoJones
Injection pump delivery valve seals

Hello All,

I've been slowly figuring out why my car still has the "shakes".

Here is what I've done so far.
1) Motor Mounts - No improvment.
2) Diesel Purge -No improvement.
3) Injectors...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By ChicagoJones
I wonder if this could also be causing the...

I wonder if this could also be causing the "shakes" or loping on my car. Although, it still does it warmed up.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,698
Posted By ChicagoJones
Thanks this sounds good!

Thanks this sounds good!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,698
Posted By ChicagoJones
I failed to mentioned I did that. I even...

I failed to mentioned I did that. I even switched injectors around to see if would calm down. As for the shocks, there were some resistance I that though were ok, but I am not really sure what a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,698
Posted By ChicagoJones
The mounts were changed a couple of months ago,...

The mounts were changed a couple of months ago, engine shocks were checked and not flopping around when the mounts were changed, tranny mount is all intact and also did an Italian tuneup. Rack...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,698
Posted By ChicagoJones
Replacing Rack dampener pin

My car has the “Shakes”. Did the diesel purge this past weekend, new motor mounts a few months ago and it still loping at idle. I ordered a new rack dampener pin to replace my silver one and will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-14-2007, 10:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,518
Posted By ChicagoJones
Well it got down to 24 degrees again this morning...

Well it got down to 24 degrees again this morning and on the first try after the glow plug light turned off it cranked over. But it didn't start. Tried it again and this time the starter did not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,518
Posted By ChicagoJones
I've got the exact same issue. I will take a...

I've got the exact same issue. I will take a look at the bendix mechanism and think real hard about getting a rebuilt one. It got down to 24 degrees this morning and it acted up. So far afterwards...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-12-2007, 11:35 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 9,591
Posted By ChicagoJones
Ok... Here is the whole exchange! Enjoy: ...

Ok... Here is the whole exchange! Enjoy:

Aretha: Help you two?
Elwood: Do you have any white bread ma’am?
Aretha: Yes.
Elwood: I'll have some toasted white bread please.
Aretha: You want...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-11-2007, 10:19 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 9,591
Posted By ChicagoJones
Let me expand this great exchange: Jake:...

Let me expand this great exchange:

Jake: You got any fried chicken?
Aretha: Best damn chicken in the state.
Jake: Bring me four fried chickens and a Coke.
Aretha: You want chicken wings or...
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