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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 04-04-2013, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By Markp
SOLD! Moving on to an 03 Jetta TDI wagon fro my...

SOLD! Moving on to an 03 Jetta TDI wagon fro my long commute!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2013, 04:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,275
Posted By Markp
I'm very happy with the 4spd swap in my TD. No...

I'm very happy with the 4spd swap in my TD. No vibration at all, but does have a slight buzz when lugging 3rd/4th gear, not really a vibration though, car is smooth running and nice on highway.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-27-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By Markp
1982 300TD w/4spd manual, 2:88.

Car is in Central VT

1982 Mercedes 300TD turbodiesel wagon, 4spd manual (http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/3696239692.html)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,234
Posted By Markp
4spd swap/engine swap has been great, been...

4spd swap/engine swap has been great, been driving this car 500 miles/wk since swap.
I have decided to sell the car, been driving it 8yrs, car is getting ratty and has some needs. The time has come...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2012, 10:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,123
Posted By Markp
Leaving 27MM/breaker bar on crank pulley when...

Leaving 27MM/breaker bar on crank pulley when starting.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,331
Posted By Markp
My 240D w/MT had one so its not just the 5cyl's....

My 240D w/MT had one so its not just the 5cyl's. I ended up using that front shaft for my 4spd swap 300TD. Don't know how much it really does, but i did not balance my shaft after the work and it is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-21-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,145
Posted By Markp
+1 for broken bolts. Reinstall with anti sieze on...

+1 for broken bolts. Reinstall with anti sieze on these and never a problem again.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-21-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,967
Posted By Markp
I thought about doing that, it looks like it...

I thought about doing that, it looks like it would be possible.

Hose routing with stock GC tank may not be ideal though, not sure how that would work out.

The filler would need to change for...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-21-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,956
Posted By Markp
Yea, SVO is quieter too. I have been told that...

Yea, SVO is quieter too. I have been told that this is due to a different flame front for these fuels compared to diesel, essentially it acts like timing is retarded a few degree's. This would...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-21-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,248
Posted By Markp
Here is my controller/display (kind of archaic...

Here is my controller/display (kind of archaic now, been in the car 7 yrs):

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t13/markp-svoimages/CAR%20STUFF/WAGON/Mycar5.jpg

The mini toggle has an LED tip...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-03-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By Markp
If fuel is flowing/pressure is building at inj,...

If fuel is flowing/pressure is building at inj, then its probably not the problem.

Try pinching the return, maybe the check valve at outlet of IP is stuck? Again, probably not the problem since...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,524
Posted By Markp
Wow, that is really nice. The anodized brackets...

Wow, that is really nice. The anodized brackets look pro.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,015
Posted By Markp
Not really, they are a straight through design....

Not really, they are a straight through design. if it is plugged it'll be louder but should not really effect performance.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By Markp
has the car ran WVO? Did you by chance last shut...

has the car ran WVO? Did you by chance last shut it down with some in IP?

It has been discussed before, but the rack in IP may be sticking. I had the same problem.

Check the "wont start for...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-02-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,628
Posted By Markp
Sure, if you ever do one of these go with the 3...

Sure, if you ever do one of these go with the 3 valve plumbing. I have done them both ways and much prefer the 3 valve plumbing, infact i like 3 vlaving all Lift pump equipped vehicles this way, most...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-02-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,278
Posted By Markp
Personally, i am not a fan of converting Cdi. I...

Personally, i am not a fan of converting Cdi. I know many have been done (I have done quite a few myself), but they are very sensitive to fuel quality/viscosity and are generally extremely expensive...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 08-02-2012, 07:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,967
Posted By Markp
Thanks, they were alot of work to make. I did not...

Thanks, they were alot of work to make. I did not do the welding.

The diesel tank is like 7 gal and the veg tank is like 20 gal

Was over 1500 just for the tanks all said and done, not cheap but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,378
Posted By Markp
I have the same pump, came off an early SD. Not...

I have the same pump, came off an early SD. Not sure if it was original, but no reason to think otherwise. I decided to rebuild a "regular" LP I had instead of using the early one.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,592
Posted By Markp
I finally deleted my AC too, after alot of time....

I finally deleted my AC too, after alot of time. effor and money trying to make it work right. I am in a cooler climate so i don't mind so much (although been pretty hot lately!)

You will save...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,066
Posted By Markp
I would not vent your CC to intake pipe. When I...

I would not vent your CC to intake pipe. When I did this i fought oil leaks for ever. As soon as i vented to atmosphere (and already had replaced every seal/gasket possible with engine in the car)...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,785
Posted By Markp
Very nice wheels!, I'd love some 15" bundts. ...

Very nice wheels!, I'd love some 15" bundts.

I have been trying to find some 15" wheels that would accept hub caps, looks like no easy solutions.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 9,397
Posted By Markp
Yikes, that's a nasty failure. Yea, must have...

Yikes, that's a nasty failure. Yea, must have been something got in and jammed the pump.

Strip down the block and use it as a cool planter. Thats what I have done with my dead soldiers, looks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2012, 03:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,460
Posted By Markp
Yea, Junquey advised me to freeze the bearing to...

Yea, Junquey advised me to freeze the bearing to get it in my 85 crank and it did work just fine.

I can't help but wonder about the brass pilot bearing, if it were a bit tight or loose or had any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-01-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,460
Posted By Markp
Must be due to the lighter 240D FW, not dampening...

Must be due to the lighter 240D FW, not dampening the pulses as well. As mentioned above could be part of the reason for a heavier 5cyl FW.

I have a 4spd in my 82 TD w/ 85 2:88 R end. Recent swap,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,640
Posted By Markp
Oh man, looks like a parts car now. Sorry to see...

Oh man, looks like a parts car now. Sorry to see this, looks like the floor is rotted out pretty good as are the inner rockers, I bet the floor got wet from holes rusted in hood hinge pockets.

Its...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,234
Posted By Markp
Thanks, best of luck with your project. ...

Thanks,

best of luck with your project.

yea, the hoist is handy, a guy up the road made it for me when he saw me swapping an engine years ago when i first moved in here. I did not even know him...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,857
Posted By Markp
Go to Super turbo diesel board and have a look at...

Go to Super turbo diesel board and have a look at some of the stickies at the top of engine section. Sounds like yours has the usual out of tune characteristics, some simple adjustments will really...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 563
Posted By Markp
If only 2 miles can't you just tow it with a...

If only 2 miles can't you just tow it with a strap? Would be alot easier then removing bumper and making to bar set up. Or maybe just rent/borrow a tow dolly or trailer?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,952
Posted By Markp
Engine swaps have there place, but I would not...

Engine swaps have there place, but I would not want to swap a diesel MB motor out since it really is the main reason I have the car.

I have seen some nice SBF swaps though, pretty cool but I'd...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,234
Posted By Markp
Marks 82 TD engine/manual trans swap. Done (almost)

I fixed the sticky rack today, car runs strong now. I took the pump top off again and finally got it free'd it up and added oil. I guess it just needed to be driven a bit.

I took the car on its...
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