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Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 688
Posted By kernelpanic
My father and I did this project last year. We...

My father and I did this project last year. We pulled his motor for a overhaul, did the PS "upgrade" at he same time. The gear box and pump would be a bear with it in the car. But it is a bolt on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2008, 06:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,117
Posted By kernelpanic
I noticed that mine was off too. Then I...

I noticed that mine was off too. Then I remembered that my hand held GPS that I use for geocaching has a MPH setting. It is slow by about 3mph. Just a thought, if you have one or can borrow one to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2008, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 995
Posted By kernelpanic
I just got done with a transplant of a 115 300D...

I just got done with a transplant of a 115 300D into a 77 123 300D
It was mostly a drop in. BUT the devil is in the details !!

Power steering pump and fuel filter bracket location completely...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-23-2008, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,193
Posted By kernelpanic
Sorry about the ACC problems. They can be a real...

Sorry about the ACC problems. They can be a real pain. I know I have one too.
One thing I did to mine that helped was to "jumper" the vac hose on the temp switch so it stays on all the time the...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-17-2008, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,010
Posted By kernelpanic
Have only been burning WVO for about 1 year with...

Have only been burning WVO for about 1 year with no real problems.
I heat the WVO in a 30gal drum to drive off the moisture, let it settle for a week or more. Then filter down to 3 microns after...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2008, 06:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,356
Posted By kernelpanic
$4.09 up here

$4.09 up here
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2008, 06:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By kernelpanic
Chances are your car if far older than the Tech...

Chances are your car if far older than the Tech working on it. :)
Bet they spent plenty of time looking for the ALDL to plug into.
Then said woops I guess it doesn't have one, just put some ATF in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2008, 06:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,664
Posted By kernelpanic
I have seen FAR worse. Looks like it may be time...

I have seen FAR worse. Looks like it may be time for stem seals some time in your future. How is the oil consumption? If it's not to bad, I would not get to worried about it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2008, 07:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 929
Posted By kernelpanic
Well I guess this is a matter of choice, but I...

Well I guess this is a matter of choice, but I have found it far better to remove as a motor transmission assembly.
If you do not have a motor leveler on your cheery picker then I would agree......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2008, 07:38 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,662
Posted By kernelpanic
Amen to that. The libs up here decided that now...

Amen to that.
The libs up here decided that now was a good time to raise the fuel taxes 7 cents pg and sales tax 1.5 cents
All at the same time the finger is being pointed at "big oil" for price...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,624
Posted By kernelpanic
What a load of bunk. Plus even if this "plan"...

What a load of bunk.
Plus even if this "plan" did work most states have minimum price laws to prevent price wars. I feel these laws are also bunk. Let businesses freely compete. This is free...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-02-2008, 07:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,292
Posted By kernelpanic
Smile I can't stop thinking of the lovely aroma from...

I can't stop thinking of the lovely aroma from the tailpipe ;)
(cue the Simpson's theme music) MMMMMMM DONUTS !!!

Sorry.... just couldn't resist :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2008, 06:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,674
Posted By kernelpanic
I would love to redo the interior. $$$$$$$$$$:(

I would love to redo the interior.
$$$$$$$$$$:(
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2008, 07:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,377
Posted By kernelpanic
You are correct in that the 77 does not have a...

You are correct in that the 77 does not have a vac controlled transmission.
It has a long rod extending from the pass side of the trans up to the throttle linkage under the intake manifold. There is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2008, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,551
Posted By kernelpanic
I just had a set of meyle lowers pressed into my...

I just had a set of meyle lowers pressed into my 123 at a local shop.
No reported problems.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2008, 06:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,317
Posted By kernelpanic
I 100% agree...I had the same problem and...

I 100% agree...I had the same problem and replaced the center support bearing. Problem solved!
Only about 1 Hr of my time to replace it
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2008, 07:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,073
Posted By kernelpanic
I just saw 3.68 in St. Paul the other day. And...

I just saw 3.68 in St. Paul the other day.
And to top it off the the Minnesota legislature yesterday(2-25) in there wisdom decided that now is a good time to raise the fuel tax by another 7 cents...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-29-2008, 06:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 870
Posted By kernelpanic
There are 2, 240D motors at the U-pull in Saint...

There are 2, 240D motors at the U-pull in Saint Paul for $120.00
Where are you located? might be worth the trip.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,644
Posted By kernelpanic
Ditto ....these motors/bearings are tougher than...

Ditto ....these motors/bearings are tougher than people give them credit for.
Do some testing, give your self some time to think and figure it out.
Bet she will back up and running in 2 weeks;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,906
Posted By kernelpanic
OMG !!! If it were only up here. I have the...

OMG !!!
If it were only up here. I have the storage.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,644
Posted By kernelpanic
Sure what it sounds like to me too. It still...

Sure what it sounds like to me too.
It still had oil pressure at the time chain broke.. with luck bearings are ok.
Chain most likely bound up in there and caused it to stop.
IF this is the case ,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2008, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,199
Posted By kernelpanic
Restricted exhaust ???:confused: Mice are a...

Restricted exhaust ???:confused:
Mice are a real problem out here in the sticks. They love to go up inside the muffler and build a nest. I put a big piece of steel wool in the tail pipe before...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2008, 07:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 893
Posted By kernelpanic
The only one I know is the 2nd pic with the pink...

The only one I know is the 2nd pic with the pink vac valve. Thats the recirculate valve. When on max AC it is to close and draw inside air.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2008, 06:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,948
Posted By kernelpanic
Smile Looks like the cops dusted it for prints :cool: ...

Looks like the cops dusted it for prints :cool:
Lord only knows whats in the trunk (body) ;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 998
Posted By kernelpanic
100% agree with ForcedInduction. Should be...

100% agree with ForcedInduction. Should be choice.
Minnesota has been forcing B10 for about a year now.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2007, 07:18 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,497
Posted By kernelpanic
Wink I have always wondered what an Occasional table...

I have always wondered what an Occasional table was the rest of the time? :rolleyes:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-24-2007, 10:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,033
Posted By kernelpanic
I just replaced my center bearing assembly last...

I just replaced my center bearing assembly last week. I had no idea how SHOT it was!
Had symptoms just as you describe.
Nice and smooth now. Less than 30$ in parts, about 1Hr worth of your time.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2007, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,620
Posted By kernelpanic
LOL..... that looks one of the so called...

LOL..... that looks one of the so called mechanics that I fired from my shop years ago:rolleyes:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2007, 06:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,590
Posted By kernelpanic
hole in block

The photos of the hole in the block & the burned up crank and rod make me sick :bigcry:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-18-2007, 08:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,780
Posted By kernelpanic
I also have a 77 300D non-turbo. On average I get...

I also have a 77 300D non-turbo. On average I get 27mpg. Best it has ever done on a long freeway drive was 31.
I only drive this car in the summer, cold weather does drop your mileage by about 25%....
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