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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By airedale2
VALVE ADJUSTMENT LIMITS

Well, finished adjusting my valves yesterday. Had to replace another valve thrust nut. This gave me just enough clearance on the valve adjustment. No more after that.

Car runs so much better...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-08-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,090
Posted By airedale2
NUT BOTTOMING OUT

Same thing happened to me. I ended up stripping two valve thrust nuts. Had to replace them. Barely squeaked by with enough clearance. Replacement valve thrust nuts seemed to give me the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-05-2010, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By airedale2
Valve adjustment problems

Okay, I figured it out. After a glass of Jack and watching my son spin around on the floor I think I have figured where I went wrong.

The big nut on the top of the valve spring(that caused me...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-05-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By airedale2
Grinding top of valve stem

I have had to replace one of these valve nuts before with another one. I am wondering if it was stripped internally as well. Not a fun job, but doable. I was wondering if it was the valve seat...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-05-2010, 04:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,028
Posted By airedale2
Valve adjustment limits

Adjusting my valves on w123 with turbo. I have all three hazet wrenches. I have one stuck valve. Yes, i know how to use the wrenches correctly. My question is, "Is it possible to run out of all...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-15-2010, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,354
Posted By airedale2
floating sensation

Had the same problem. It is a combination of problems.
First thing i did to start correcting the problem was to change the springs to bilstein HDs. I removed the comfort shocks because they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,189
Posted By airedale2
Fan clutch oil

Recently refilled my fan clutch on 300d. Purchased oil for $8 at local hobby shop. 10,000cst silicone oil. Not hard. Cools much better now. Wonderful website.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,247
Posted By airedale2
If its a new compressor, I replaced mine and it...

If its a new compressor, I replaced mine and it was specified that a 150 weight oil be used.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-08-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 34,580
Posted By airedale2
compressor works

I recently replaced my R4 compressor in the benzo with a new compressor from compressor works. Went by the facilities since i work right around the corner. Talked to one of the reps, and all of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2010, 10:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,117
Posted By airedale2
AMSOIL

I am an amsoil fan and use it exclusively in my vehicles. Thats only a preference. However for manual transmissions, you need to find out your transmission requirements. A transmission that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,864
Posted By airedale2
Is your fan clutch and aux fans working?

Just finished redoing my ac as well. New compressor works compressor, mineral oil, new expansion valve (r134), new dryer and es12a. 58degrees at idle. Your high side pressure seems a little high. ...
Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 41,099
Posted By airedale2
hydrocarbons

Hello everyone,

havent posted for a while. I am using hydrocarbons in my ac on my 300d. Had to play around with the pressures for a while as the pressures from the supplier do not match up...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-06-2009, 10:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,502
Posted By airedale2
CV BOOT REPLACED WITH FUNNEL

For those wondering or contemplating a cv boot replacement and have been putting it off due to lack of tools, today i replaced the inner and outer boots without removing the axles from the pumpkin. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2009, 09:13 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 48,310
Posted By airedale2
21,000 miles on monarks

Hello fellow grease monkeys. I wanted to give another update on the Monark nozzles installed in my 300d. I now have a little over 21,000 miles on the set and they still drive wonderfully. They...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 09:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 48,310
Posted By airedale2
10K miles on monarks now

10k on my monarks now. I must say i am not disappointed with my decision. And now that i actually have boost again, what a difference. Seems the pop off valve line had a hidden crack. Not bad for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Oh great Oracle, thank you for your...

Oh great Oracle, thank you for your enlightenment. Forgive this simple fireman for not using "technical terminology." I wondered how long it would take before someone with too much time on their...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Zeke/Matt, Mpg with no compressor, 26-28mpg...

Zeke/Matt,

Mpg with no compressor, 26-28mpg minus my lead foot. 22-24 with ac on with r134.
Looking at about 26 with es12a, and the compressor does not seem to cycle very often. Sorry gotta go,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
The gauge reads in "inhg". I assume the...

The gauge reads in "inhg". I assume the manufacturer to be correct. Either way, I have 40 degrees at the vent. Two identical systems could require different amounts of refrigerant and pressures...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
25-35 might be more on the high side for this...

25-35 might be more on the high side for this refrigerant as well. I am shooting for 25 as a high. The low side pressures could go as low as 18 from what i understand with this gas.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 07:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Correction, 29inhg for vacuum. Sorry, i was...

Correction, 29inhg for vacuum. Sorry, i was thinking blood pressures.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 07:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Yes it is labeled. And since no one but me...

Yes it is labeled. And since no one but me touches my vehicles, i stopped having mechanical problems. From transfer cases to front ends, just my fingers on my car. My wife breaks em, i fix em.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 07:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Im not certified as an ac tech as of yet, but i...

Im not certified as an ac tech as of yet, but i think those pressures are way to high even for r134. I think those would trigger your high pressure switch. Besides, pressure is pressure whether it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Im shooting for 25-28 on the low side, but will...

Im shooting for 25-28 on the low side, but will keep 35 in mind. Thanks for the input. Will f/u with results when more product comes in. Wish i could source some locally. Want to stay away from...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 06:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
150 is low, but charging based on weight per...

150 is low, but charging based on weight per manufacturer specs. Slight overcharges with this gas have a very negative effect on cooling. Either way, i wont be making any adjustments until i get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Mine warmed up a little at idle also. My lo...

Mine warmed up a little at idle also. My lo pressure was around 20 and high was around 150. I have an R4 compressor, it became silent after changing refrigerants. I am out of ES12A at the moment,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Please excuse the grammar errors. Sometimes my...

Please excuse the grammar errors. Sometimes my brain outruns the fingers.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Vacuumed for 45minutes. Held 29mmhg for 1 hr...

Vacuumed for 45minutes. Held 29mmhg for 1 hr with no change. Now i need to source a more powerful alternator to get my fan blowing harder. For 24 yr old car, i'll take 40 good. Need to order some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-20-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,272
Posted By airedale2
Industrial ES12A= 40 degrees F

Vacuumed my ac system on my 300d today. The r134 was putting such a strain on my engine, my mpg were suffering. So i replaced the r134 with the propane mixture, and i have 40 degrees at the vent. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-11-2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,467
Posted By airedale2
front drivers door

do you still have the front drivers door? How much and shipping as well? Could use the blue as is.
thanks,
jvm
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-13-2008, 01:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 609
Posted By airedale2
5 Pierburg nozzle set FS $50

Set of nozzles for a turbo 3litre. Unused, only used to set pop pressure for injectors, cleaned and chem dipped. Replaced with monarks, preference only.

jvm
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