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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 968
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Have you driven it yet? When/how does it "slip"...

Have you driven it yet? When/how does it "slip" - from neut. into 1st - at take-off - from 1st to 2nd?? Could ba a B-2 piston issue, a fairly easy fix. Good luck.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,622
Posted By 300Dinoburner
You'll need to replace that seal anyway. It's a...

You'll need to replace that seal anyway. It's a ***** to get out - I had to use a small slide hammer with expandable grippers to get it out. The seal is a dealer item - don't think any of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-19-2008, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,828
Posted By 300Dinoburner
On my '84 there are 3 terminals on the black...

On my '84 there are 3 terminals on the black plastic box. The 2 outside term. are what you jump to crank the starter. I'm also getting that "click" from time to time when I hit the starter - seems...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 902
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Thanx, Kerry - I found that post. I'm thinkin'...

Thanx, Kerry - I found that post. I'm thinkin' that the "electrical portion" of the switch is the culprit - key won't move past position 3 to crank & spring back like it used to. When I finally get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 902
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Ignition switch - won't crank

I hijacked a prev. thread but didn't get any hits, so I figured I best start a new one :o.

Here's the deal - the start position on my ing. switch died. Tumblers are fine, will turn to position...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-02-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,127
Posted By 300Dinoburner
I'm doing a semi-hijack here. My ing. switch has...

I'm doing a semi-hijack here. My ing. switch has failed in the start/crank position - it turns & locks just fine, so I am assuming that it is the switch & not the tumbler assy that has gone south....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-23-2008, 02:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,302
Posted By 300Dinoburner
lol.... Actually, I meant No. American - (Well,...

lol.... Actually, I meant No. American - (Well, really Calif., which is kind of like another country :P). Mine dosen't have the 2 plastic paddles on the throttle cam.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-23-2008, 02:33 PM
Replies: 355
Views: 39,153
Posted By 300Dinoburner
At the end of the day, we're ALL taxpayers - and...

At the end of the day, we're ALL taxpayers - and the definition of a "taxpayer"?............someone who works for the Federal Government but dosen't have to take the civil service exam. :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,089
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Wrench Naked!!! :D

Wrench Naked!!! :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2008, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,302
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Sorry - it's an '84 300D Turbo - NA version. I'll...

Sorry - it's an '84 300D Turbo - NA version. I'll check the rod travel on the IP. I just don't want to start "adjusting" the half-dozen linkage rods on the thing & end up bollocks-ing up the whole...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-22-2008, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,302
Posted By 300Dinoburner
tHROTTLE LINKAGE QUESTION

Still pretty mucha newbie on these here oil-burners, but I'm learnin'. Got a question on the throttle linkage set up. I find that I have about 1 - 2" of free travel on the linkage coming out of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2008, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By 300Dinoburner
You'll also have to use a piece of wood to wedge...

You'll also have to use a piece of wood to wedge the trans over to the left to get enough room to pull the piston all the way out. It is a tight fit, but it can be done. Read Russell's great...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By 300Dinoburner
I'll try plugging the yellow line & see if that...

I'll try plugging the yellow line & see if that makes a diff., Kerry. The c/control button did nothing. Post your results when you do your mod.valve, pawoSD - OK?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Thanks, Kerry - I'll try that. I know I have a...

Thanks, Kerry - I'll try that. I know I have a vac leak somewhere - power locks used to be real slow but now are inop. Stay tuned.....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Klunk! on 1st gear downshift

Just did the B-2 piston and K-1 spring kit in my 84 300D. Trans now shifts great, but I get a drivline "klunk" - only when comming to a stop and the trans shifts down into 1st. No other shift issues...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,638
Posted By 300Dinoburner
$8.95 a can - good price. I just did mine - go...

$8.95 a can - good price. I just did mine - go to DieselGiant.com for a how-to on this job.. Really quite easy.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-28-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,556
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Best to use dielectric grease - it won't...

Best to use dielectric grease - it won't "insulate" the clamp/post connection. Another trick I learned back in the day to prevent corrosion build-up on the posts - epoxy a penny about 1" away from...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-21-2008, 08:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Diesel Kleen - silver

Can I use it as a diesel purge fluid? Or should I hunt down some Lubro Moly?

TIA
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2008, 10:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,937
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Did mine recently with a straight 14 & "modified"...

Did mine recently with a straight 14 & "modified" thin 14mm from a old Fiat tool kit - just heated it up in the vise & bent it. The THIRD wrench for holding the keeper while loosening/tightening...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,072
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Hmmm.......I knew that thing looked familiar. ...

Hmmm.......I knew that thing looked familiar. They even stole the name! Remenber the egg-shaped space craft that Mork arrived in??? "Nanoo-Nanoo!"

:D:D:D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,171
Posted By 300Dinoburner
While on the "purge"topic - I scored a couple of...

While on the "purge"topic - I scored a couple of bottles of Diesel Kleen (silver) the other day. Can I use that as a "purge fluid" or should I reserve that for a tank additive & go find some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2007, 02:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,290
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Thanx, Don - I'll give that a try. By a "short...

Thanx, Don - I'll give that a try. By a "short wooden dowel" I assume it was just smaller than the inner diameter of the seal and you worked it back & forth until the seal came loose....?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2007, 09:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,290
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Don (or Brian C.) ; I'm a newbie who has...

Don (or Brian C.) ;

I'm a newbie who has been reading this post with intrest, as I am attempting the B-2 piston repl. myself. Had the "classic" B-2 piston failure systoms on my '84 300D - pulled...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 15,316
Posted By 300Dinoburner
Definitely on my "to do" list - just have the...

Definitely on my "to do" list - just have the remains of the old pad on mine to remove. Oh, why the square cut-out over the air cleaner area - clearance or.... :confused:
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