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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2024, 03:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 558
Posted By charmalu
Here is a good explanation on turbo engines vs...

Here is a good explanation on turbo engines vs none turbo engines.
And why it is not a good idea to Turbo a none Turbo.
Enjoy. Very interesting.

.....your engine do what you want.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 530
Posted By charmalu
I just check through my MB Tech manuals, and I...

I just check through my MB Tech manuals, and I have
a bunch and see nothing about the clutch either. Strange.
Guess us Gear Heads are born with that knowledge from birth.
We just suppose to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2024, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 137
Posted By charmalu
Leak on left side is Vent and the Return hose. ...

Leak on left side is Vent and the Return hose.
Should not get much fuel to leak out of the return one.

I doubt the SDL is any different than the other W126 Diesels.
SDL just a different Engine,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2024, 01:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By charmalu
You have quite a few PNP yards in your area, Moss...

You have quite a few PNP yards in your area, Moss Landing, 2 in SJ, Newark, Oakland,
Sacramento, etc... use to live in Soquel, and hit all them.
Do you know about www.row52.com ? One thing I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2024, 12:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,872
Posted By charmalu
Catching up to you, just added another family...

Catching up to you, just added another family member to
the Ford fleet. Bought a 87 F-250, 4 X 4, C-6, ATS Turbo,
Extra Cab, 121K miles for $2K.

The 86 6.9 getting around 18 mpg now but in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2024, 12:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 154
Posted By charmalu
I have an 80 240D 4-spd, same color. I agree it...

I have an 80 240D 4-spd, same color.
I agree it is single stage, give her a good coat
of wax/cleaner and looks brand new.
Our 82 240D Maple yellow is also single stage.
40 yr something single...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-14-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 137
Posted By charmalu
You have 2 threads hereon the same question. ...

You have 2 threads hereon the same question.
Where is your leak exactly?
I assume the fuel lines, Supply and return) are the same set up for the
W123, and the W126 whether SD or SDL.
Iam assuming...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2024, 02:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 530
Posted By charmalu
Pelican Part FW Bolt linked to is for an auto...

Pelican Part FW Bolt linked to is for an auto transmission.

Manual Bolt.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/6150320571.htm?pn=615-032-05-71-MBZ



Charlie
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-12-2024, 03:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 558
Posted By charmalu
A 300NA is just 240 engine with one more...

A 300NA is just 240 engine with one more cylinder.

There is probably 100 threads on turb charging a 240D.
NA engines are not beefy enough for a turbo as compared to a 617.950, 951, 952. A na...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 238
Posted By charmalu
Nice write up. Should grab any Wagon Heads you...

Nice write up.
Should grab any Wagon Heads you come across, as they have the drive for the SLS Pump.
Not a lot of them around if you need one.
Don`t throw you old Axles away, you can reboot them....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2024, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 163
Posted By charmalu
Don`t know if those pieces are available new...

Don`t know if those pieces are available new OEM...probably not.
Best is find some one junking/parting one out, PNP, E-Bay.
E-Bay sellers usually jack the prices through the roof on parts.
Do a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2024, 11:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,872
Posted By charmalu
Iam the opposite of you. 2 ford IDI`s and 9...

Iam the opposite of you.
2 ford IDI`s and 9 Mercedes

240`s will run forever if taken care of.
A simple basic car.
They have the best AC/Heat system, manual DIY.
Zero - 60 eventually

Charlie
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2024, 10:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 530
Posted By charmalu
If you decide to remove the Fly Wheel, make sure...

If you decide to remove the Fly Wheel, make sure you mark it and the Crank to get back on the same exact place.
The whole rotating assembly in balanced together.

If you need new FW Bolts, good...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2024, 10:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 267
Posted By charmalu
This is the cheapest I have found ...

This is the cheapest I have found

https://www.**********.com/Products/1236800625-MFG36-V2364.aspx
It`s $44.74 r m e u r o p e a n . c o m

They also have the one with the tin foil heat pad.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2024, 11:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 376
Posted By charmalu
You made me search for this old thread. ...

You made me search for this old thread.

https://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/303219-what-happens-when-tank-vent-gets-clogged.html


Charlie
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2024, 11:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 145
Posted By charmalu
Thanks for posting this, good to know a way to...

Thanks for posting this, good to know a way to over come
the sticky goopy old fallen apart original.

Over time it`s the leakage of fuel from old cracked hoses
that causes the problems with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2024, 12:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 222
Posted By charmalu
Iam thinking maybe your Drive Line in out of...

Iam thinking maybe your Drive Line in out of balance. There are weights on them when they balance them originally. Maybe one came off? Usually welded on though.

Take it to a DL Shop and have them...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 307
Posted By charmalu
Reading through this brings back some memories in...

Reading through this brings back some memories in a way what you just went through.
So far 9 have followed me home. :rolleyes:
Our baby is the 80 240D 4-spd.
Some where I read the 80 - 83 240D...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 208
Posted By charmalu
Just for the heck of it did a Google search of...

Just for the heck of it did a Google search of St. louis, Mo. looks like a bunch of Zip codes.
One site wanted a zip, so picked one. and wanted a yr model of the MB. Didn`t go back as far as the 80...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-29-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 213
Posted By charmalu
Thanks VSTECH, I wondered that also. Another...

Thanks VSTECH, I wondered that also.

Another feature that would be nice is,
when you click back into a thread, it
always puts you back to post#1, and you
have to then scroll down to where you ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2024, 11:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 213
Posted By charmalu
Reading through this post and one linked, sound...

Reading through this post and one linked, sound like
it is a maintenance issue, not the pressure bleeder is
the problem.

When I used the Motive on the 80 and 85, didn`t have
any issues. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2024, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By charmalu
Those trucks are 1 ton or 1 1/2 ton? and usually...

Those trucks are 1 ton or 1 1/2 ton? and usually automatics?

Also the International Scout used the Nissan SD-33 Diesel engine,
a 6 cylinder, and used the Alternator Vac pump.
80 last year was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By charmalu
Back in 1981 I bought a new Datsun 720 KC 5-spd...

Back in 1981 I bought a new Datsun 720 KC 5-spd with the Nissan
SD-22 Diesel engine.
The Alternator has a Vacuum Pump on the rear, that has a splined shaft
that drives the Pump. Has an Oil Line...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2024, 11:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 403
Posted By charmalu
I was searching on the internet for OM616/617...

I was searching on the internet for OM616/617 Vacuum pumps to see what was out there.
I came across his thread over on Benz World from back in 2010, where the guy installed
a Belt driven vacuum...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 454
Posted By charmalu
Here is a good visual how to do it video on...

Here is a good visual how to do it video on setting the Bearings
using a Dial Indicator.
.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPl4IYsHxng


Goat
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By charmalu
Well our 80, I got it from the original owner...

Well our 80, I got it from the original owner about 11 years ago.....
for free. It was just a few miles from rolling over to 306K miles.
We now have 380 something K on her now, runs like a singer...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 454
Posted By charmalu
Thanks VSTECH There use to be quite the...

Thanks VSTECH

There use to be quite the controversary about doing it right by the book, using
the Dial Indicator to get the correct tightness.
other guys say the bearings aren`t any different...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 11:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 237
Posted By charmalu
Welcome to the Forum...:musicband: dj: May...

Welcome to the Forum...:musicband: dj:

May be other ways to save a thread. On the desk Top I right click,
drop down box will have one that says "NEW" move arrow on it and a side box will have ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2024, 12:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 454
Posted By charmalu
Yeah some guy pizzed me off, and I said,"OK Iam...

Yeah some guy pizzed me off, and I said,"OK Iam done".
That was back around 2014.
Then we moved from Ca. to NV. in 14 because my Mom needed us.
Made 22 trips over the mountains moving all our...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2024, 11:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 454
Posted By charmalu
Here is a write up from Pelican Parts. It`s a...

Here is a write up from Pelican Parts.
It`s a W201, but the same as the W123
...
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