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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-28-2024, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By dkarten
I disconnected the yellow/grey hose to the vacuum...

I disconnected the yellow/grey hose to the vacuum tank at both ends & tried pulling vacuum, nothing, so I plugged the port at the check valve where that hose connects & now engine shuts off with key,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-26-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By dkarten
I see now the yellow/grey hose goes into the tank...

I see now the yellow/grey hose goes into the tank under wagon floor, panel over the vacuum tank to give access, nuts are rusty so I sprayed with Kroil will remove tonight,
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-26-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By dkarten
Correction, yellow with grey stripe

Correction, yellow with grey stripe
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-26-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By dkarten
Thx for reply, I believe the yellow/black stripe...

Thx for reply, I believe the yellow/black stripe hose that goes to vacuum tank in rear is the issue, can I access that connection without removing vacuum tank?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-23-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By dkarten
Vacuum issues 1984 300TD

I have vacuum at brake booster line but no engine shut off, door locks or CC, I have kick panels out & have removed instrument panel, trying to learn how to use my vacuum bleeder gauge to find leak,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2024, 09:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By dkarten
Ok, thx for the tip on removing old hose

Ok, thx for the tip on removing old hose
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-08-2024, 02:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By dkarten
1984 300TD help, broken fuel line

I broke the fuel line that goes from injection pump primer to fuel filter housing, brittle once clear plastic tubing, can I use braided fuel line as used elsewhere? I don’t see it listed as an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-07-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 802
Posted By dkarten
1984 300TD

I've been running Michelin Defender A/S 195/70r14 tires for the past 8 years, Michelin stopped making them in this size,I always trust Michelin for all my cars but recently had to switch to Yokohama...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By dkarten
I’ve read the write up elsewhere on this sight...

I’ve read the write up elsewhere on this sight advising use of 20” 1/2” extension with U joint but I can’t get a straight shot to connect to the cut off section of Allen key, transmission dipstick...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By dkarten
Any advice on removing those bolts? I’ve been...

Any advice on removing those bolts? I’ve been underneath & having hard time getting enough leverage on the wrench
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By dkarten
I was planning on replacing the NSS but today the...

I was planning on replacing the NSS but today the starter failed too engage even when jumped at the junction box so I assume the problem has been the starter all along, Searching for replacement...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2021, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By dkarten
I have read elsewhere on this forum that if the...

I have read elsewhere on this forum that if the NSS has failed the starter will still engage in neutral. Is this not correct? The ignition switch has had an issue,after starting,for years, I have to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-11-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,192
Posted By dkarten
1984 300TD starting issue

398K miles, having issue with ignition switch I think, first time last week starter did not engage when key turned, found junction box in front of battery & starter engaged when "jumped", cleaned all...
Forum: Tech Help 11-22-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 653
Posted By dkarten
300TD right side tailight bulb replacement

I've previously accessed drivers side tailight bulb but never had to access passenger side, I don't see how to remove lens, search turned up no answer. This is a 1984 300TD (wagon)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-26-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By dkarten
IP timing tool

What I purchased & used successfully was just a mechanical pin, not an electronic tool, worked fine & car runs great:

Mercedes Diesel Engine Injection Pump Pin Timing Tool | eBay...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-27-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By dkarten
thanks JT20

El Paso Tool on ebay. $30.34 delivered
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By dkarten
IP Timing

I decided to get the RIV tool & time the way this IP was designed to be timed instead of using the drip method. When I installed the early type IP that didn't have the port for timing I advanced the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-15-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By dkarten
timing injection pump

I replaced original pump 8 years ago with an earlier one that did not have slot for timing tool, so I timed it with drip method, now replacing with this later one do I need to buy the locking pin or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-07-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By dkarten
Smile Thanks Bill

thought I'd be OK but reassuring to get info from you, could that be removed to make getting to the mounting bolt easier?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Posted By dkarten
1984 300 TD injection pump replacement

I'm in the process of replacing injection pump, I purchased a used one from a '84 300 SD but it has an electrical connection on the inside front , facing the engine, that my original pump does not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,415
Posted By dkarten
fuse's OK

not sure how it can be fuse if the transmission letters are lit, don't really need climate control lights, just need instr.. cluster,
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,415
Posted By dkarten
1984 300TD instrument lights

My cluster has been dark for a long time, last time speedo was repaired I tried the soldering a jumper wire fix of the dimmer , still dark, all lights, console & shifter, Today I removed cluster &...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-01-2011, 11:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 501
Posted By dkarten
1983 300TD Wagon Roof Rack Cross Bars

these look like they've never been installed, bright shiny chrome, $200 + shipping
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2008, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By dkarten
fuel sender wiring on '84 300TD wagon

OK, thanks Zeke, still having problems, at this point I've broken all wires & substituted what I think is appropriate wire, I have 1 wire from 6 o'clock tab soldered to tab at base & have low fuel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By dkarten
300TD Fuel Sender

I finally removed tank & had it cleaned & relined, seems it had been lined before & that liner was coming apart, along with rust, clogging many filters, before reinstalling, I took apart sender,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By dkarten
vacuum leak

I have a delayed shut down & sloppy trans. shifts, the delayed shut down is a recent development, tranny has always shifted rough
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2008, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By dkarten
Oh

I assumed it had disconnected as the other end comes off the T that comes off the IP, any advice to find vacuum leak? I also have lost my tach, can you tell me where that gets it's signal?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-02-2008, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By dkarten
vacuum line

1984 300TD,auto, black vacuum line that goes thru firewall to under dash area is disconnected, I have panel out & have unsuccessfully spent time looking for open hose that it connects to, I have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-19-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,091
Posted By dkarten
Ip timing

took awhile to get this job done, I offset the cam gear 1/2 tooth advanced, this put the adj. range back in the middle & I was able to get proper drip while in the center of adj. car has adequate...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,091
Posted By dkarten
Ip timing

Thanks Tango, do you mean leave engine at 23% (instead of 24%) & reinstall with IP at reference marks? (I had carefully aligned to marks & installed at 24%.) Or, leave at 23% & advance IP?
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