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Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-07-2008, 06:25 PM

Replies: 16

330hp cat sitting for eight years

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Posted By rmleedom

appreciate your suggestions guys. I guess it is...

appreciate your suggestions guys. I guess it is just a bigger version of our MB's. It could not hurt to give it a spin and see if it catches, after I go through the fluids and pull the injectors.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-07-2008, 02:20 PM

Replies: 16

330hp cat sitting for eight years

Views: 3,586

Posted By rmleedom

I had a feeling that CAT=$$$, we will see.

I had a feeling that CAT=$$$, we will see.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-06-2008, 10:58 PM

Replies: 16

330hp cat sitting for eight years

Views: 3,586

Posted By rmleedom

it is their C7 model, 330HP version.

it is their C7 model, 330HP version.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-06-2008, 04:53 PM

Replies: 16

330hp cat sitting for eight years

Views: 3,586

Posted By rmleedom

Thanks for your help guys. I will check to see if...

Thanks for your help guys. I will check to see if it has the system forced mentioned, and go from there. I might just get the CAT man over there to take a look, as this is most definetaly a MB...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-06-2008, 02:40 PM

Replies: 16

330hp cat sitting for eight years

Views: 3,586

Posted By rmleedom

330hp cat sitting for eight years

My grandfather has passed away, and he has a 37' beaver motorcoach. It has a 330hp cat with a 6 speed allison transmission and 60k miles. For whatever reason he parked his motorcoach 8 years ago...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-26-2008, 09:59 PM

Replies: 62

Question for our younger (20's and younger) M-B diesel bretheren and sisteren

Views: 5,923

Posted By rmleedom

What got me interested is I had to get rid of a...

What got me interested is I had to get rid of a 1997 Nissan Maxima because it would not pass emissions due to a check engine light that would not go out. The car ran fine, but no one could get the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-11-2008, 10:58 PM

Replies: 67

240D vs 300D?

Views: 10,985

Posted By rmleedom

I have a turbo 84 300D and an 81 240D auto and...

I have a turbo 84 300D and an 81 240D auto and recently sold an 81 N/A 300D auto. I love the 240. I was presently surprised by how fast it really was. It was as fast or faster than the N/A 300. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-02-2008, 04:22 PM

Replies: 11

Priming fuel system

Views: 1,199

Posted By rmleedom

she took a few tries, but she started right up. ...

she took a few tries, but she started right up. Thanks Brian.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-02-2008, 02:55 PM

Replies: 11

Priming fuel system

Views: 1,199

Posted By rmleedom

Thank you sir.

Thank you sir.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-02-2008, 02:45 PM

Replies: 11

Priming fuel system

Views: 1,199

Posted By rmleedom

Priming fuel system

Okay, so I am pretty sure my car ran out of fuel and now am trying to start her back up again. 1981 MB 240D. Brand new glow plugs and relay, replaced primary and secondary filter. Filled secondary...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-09-2007, 05:06 PM

Replies: 17

Need help.

Views: 1,868

Posted By rmleedom

Also I did not crack the injector caps, I cracked...

Also I did not crack the injector caps, I cracked the hard lines. Sorry for the mix up.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-09-2007, 05:05 PM

Replies: 17

Need help.

Views: 1,868

Posted By rmleedom

all glow plugs measured .5 ohms resistance at the...

all glow plugs measured .5 ohms resistance at the gp relay. Battery is showing 12.3 volts. GP relay is showing 12.3 volts on both sides of 80 amp fuse. Tomorrow I am going to try running the car...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2007, 05:20 PM

Replies: 17

Need help.

Views: 1,868

Posted By rmleedom

after cranking, I was able to see fuel coming...

after cranking, I was able to see fuel coming from the top of the IP from the cracked fuel lines. Cranked another 3 times for 20 sec. each. No fuel making it to the top of the injectors. WTF.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2007, 04:37 PM

Replies: 17

Need help.

Views: 1,868

Posted By rmleedom

okay guys, replaced primer, replaced secondary...

okay guys, replaced primer, replaced secondary fuel filter, no go. Cracked lines at injector, no fuel. She cranks great. Battery is good. What did I lose in the IP.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2007, 01:54 PM

Replies: 17

Need help.

Views: 1,868

Posted By rmleedom

appreciate it. Is this where the air would be...

appreciate it. Is this where the air would be entering the fuel system?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2007, 01:53 PM

Replies: 17

Need help.

Views: 1,868

Posted By rmleedom

put five gallons of diesel in also just eliminate...

put five gallons of diesel in also just eliminate fuel gauge.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2007, 01:52 PM

Replies: 17

Need help.

Views: 1,868

Posted By rmleedom

pumped the primer and fuel was spilling out below...

pumped the primer and fuel was spilling out below the top of the white plunger. I assume this means the system is primed, or does it mean I need a new primer?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-08-2007, 12:30 PM

Replies: 17

Need help.

Views: 1,868

Posted By rmleedom

Need help.

1981 MB 240D. 54,xxx miles. car will not start. Replaced glow plugs with afterglow kit. Replaced primary fuel filter, going to store to replace secondary. Have not cracked injector yet to see if...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-02-2007, 11:02 AM

Replies: 35

Vacuum modulator installation problems.......'81 617

Views: 4,310

Posted By rmleedom

this post is late, but I have a 81 300d non...

this post is late, but I have a 81 300d non turbo, and it has a bowden cable.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-11-2007, 07:22 PM

Replies: 36

Finally a man with some principles

Views: 3,340

Posted By rmleedom

Finally a man with some principles

I got a kick out of this guy's craigslist add. Seems he really cars about his car. http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/419734895.html

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-01-2007, 03:26 PM

Replies: 9

Car slow to shut off

Views: 997

Posted By rmleedom

Thanks guys, I'll check it out

Thanks guys, I'll check it out

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-01-2007, 12:05 PM

Replies: 9

Car slow to shut off

Views: 997

Posted By rmleedom

Okay, replaced the door actuator. And the...

Okay, replaced the door actuator. And the problem still exists.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-31-2007, 02:35 PM

Replies: 9

Car slow to shut off

Views: 997

Posted By rmleedom

Car slow to shut off

Okay guys. I know this is a vacuum issue, I was wondering if anyone can offer where to look. I replaced everything vacuum related under the hood. Now I can lock the doors and the car shuts off...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-05-2007, 07:50 PM

Replies: 6

help, no windows!!!

Views: 944

Posted By rmleedom

Thank you sir. I will be sure to do that.

Thank you sir. I will be sure to do that.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-05-2007, 07:34 PM

Replies: 6

help, no windows!!!

Views: 944

Posted By rmleedom

help, no windows!!!

Alright guys, all of a sudden I lost power to the front passenger side window motor, and the back drivers side motor all at once. They worked one day, and the next neither did. Got in the car...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-30-2007, 06:18 PM

Replies: 10

How do I put the fuel in?!?!

Views: 1,233

Posted By rmleedom

The fuel door is controlled by your vacuum lock...

The fuel door is controlled by your vacuum lock system. If your doors are locked, so is the fuel door and trunk. There is no interior release. Once the doors are unlocked, the door will be able to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2007, 12:05 AM

Replies: 15

Where did my oil go?

Views: 1,856

Posted By rmleedom

okay guys, I drove the car around tonight and did...

okay guys, I drove the car around tonight and did not notice any smoke and I also checked the oil after the trip and it seemed fine. I guess I was worrying too much as I expected. The problem I do...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2007, 02:47 PM

Replies: 15

Where did my oil go?

Views: 1,856

Posted By rmleedom

okay so I just checked the gap on all my valves...

okay so I just checked the gap on all my valves and they are alright. I am going to fill her up with oil, and take her on a short drive, and make sure my fears are founded. I might just be...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2007, 02:24 PM

Replies: 15

Where did my oil go?

Views: 1,856

Posted By rmleedom

I just took the valve cover off and am going to...

I just took the valve cover off and am going to recheck the gaps on my valves. No there is no reservoir of oil in the valve train, it just appears to be coming through the orifice for the crankcase...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2007, 02:16 PM

Replies: 15

Where did my oil go?

Views: 1,856

Posted By rmleedom

I am in the process of taking the valve cover...

I am in the process of taking the valve cover off, because this is the only place where I have messed with. Prior to this it was running fine, and did not even burn oil. Thought I would do some...

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