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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 747
Views: 247,245
Posted By VegeMan
Orifices Make the Difference - Beta Testing Adjustable Orifice

Either this thread is dead or you all where silently encouraging me to find my own solution. Well I did find the solution to my fluttering vacuum gauge needle and 15-9 vacuum range at full throttle...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 747
Views: 247,245
Posted By VegeMan
Need Help with Up/Down Vacuum - '81 300D Non-turbo

I installed a new brake booster line because the old one had a cracked T that resulted in a 5-20 second shut-down time. Before replacing, the tranny shifted fine, maybe a little early and the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By VegeMan
Thanks for the info on the compression test. I...

Thanks for the info on the compression test. I have moved from worry to curiosity. Next time I have the valve cover off I will investigate further this odd occurence and will take some measurments....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2007, 12:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By VegeMan
I'll investigate the difference on my next valve...

I'll investigate the difference on my next valve adjustment. From the insights I've read here it sounds like I might be experiencing the first signs of valve wear. The engine does have 187K miles,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By VegeMan
Very good question that I had to ask myself. Had...

Very good question that I had to ask myself. Had I not turned them I could enjoy not knowing. It actually started by accident when I had to turn them on one of the valves to get the wrenches out....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By VegeMan
The valve spring assembly and collar do not spin...

The valve spring assembly and collar do not spin when I do the adjustment. That part is fine and dandy. It's after the adjustment is finished and the lock nut is tight that I have the problem. I use...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,753
Posted By VegeMan
Question Valve adjustment oddity, or not?

In adjusting my valves on my '81 300D nonturbo I am perplexed with an odd occurence. After adjusting a valve to the right gap and tightening the lock nut and adjusting nut, I check the gap again and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-21-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 506
Posted By VegeMan
NEED - W123 '81 300D heater hose connection fitting

I am looking for the heater hose connection fitting that screws into the coolant port on the head and that the heater hose clamps on to. I also need the fitting that screws into the head coolant port...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2007, 12:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 641
Posted By VegeMan
'81 300D coolant ports - possible to tap into for heated fuel filter?

Instead of cutting into the heater line, I'm thinking of taping into one of the plugged head coolant ports to pull coolant off to heat a fuel filter. There are 4 ports, one is used to pull off for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2007, 12:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 926
Posted By VegeMan
I have similar issues with my shifting and these...

I have similar issues with my shifting and these are very useful posts. However, being new to MBZs and diesels in general, I could better follow the thread if I could read up on the details of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-27-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,972
Posted By VegeMan
I have a similar problem, so probably the fixes...

I have a similar problem, so probably the fixes are the same as above. My '81 300D non-turbo has a rough acceleration. It idles smooth but the first part of acceleration (from 500 to 1000 RPM -just a...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-27-2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,143
Posted By VegeMan
You might consider prefiltering at your source....

You might consider prefiltering at your source. There are pump/filter set-ups and some wacky people who pump it right from their collection barrel through a filter and into thier fuel tank. Of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,077
Posted By VegeMan
Exactly. If the partial opening of the tstat...

Exactly. If the partial opening of the tstat occurs at a higher temp, then the car will reach operating temp faster (right?). It is my understanding that tstats do not spring open at their rated...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,077
Posted By VegeMan
Hmmm

The C80 rating is when the thermostat is fully open. However, while the car is heating up the thermostat partially opens at temperatures below the rated temp. If you can delay this partial opening...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 720
Posted By VegeMan
300D Shop Manual Needed

Any recommendations on a good MBZ shop manual specific to the 300D or at least the W-123 models?

VM
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,077
Posted By VegeMan
C90 Thermostat

Anyone know where to get a C90 rated thermostat for a 1981 300D? I want to run my WVO MBZ a bit hotter (good or bad idea:confused: ) to allow for a quick warm-up and switch over to vegetable oil.
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