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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,341
Posted By zsmith29
Thanks Guys for the input, I will continue to...

Thanks Guys for the input,
I will continue to do my research and see what I come up with.
It seems as though there will be quite a few hurdles to jump through and I am not sure if I am up for the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,341
Posted By zsmith29
Yeah, I dunno about that as well. I know that...

Yeah, I dunno about that as well.
I know that when I was there the mechanic who works on them told me that the first thing to adjust would be the idle and max settings. It was a set screw that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,341
Posted By zsmith29
A good friend of mine who knows engines told me...

A good friend of mine who knows engines told me that I can go to a machine shop and take them the engine and a tranny and they could make an adapter plate for it.

Is this true?
How much would be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,341
Posted By zsmith29
Yeah I should have taken my camera w/ me this...

Yeah I should have taken my camera w/ me this afternoon.
The guy who runs the shop said that he could test them and show me that they do run b/4 I buy them.

Yes they are designed for stationary...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2010, 10:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,341
Posted By zsmith29
Isuzu Diesel Thermoking Swap

OK, so I know it has nothing to do with MB; but I know and trust you all's opinions more than any other people I know.

I have the opportunity to get a recent pullout from a thermoking unit. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,732
Posted By zsmith29
I don't know I think he said that the compression...

I don't know I think he said that the compression sounds like it is ok. Meaning it is not so bad that it sounds off. Not the general condition of it.

I always thought that it was more difficult...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,732
Posted By zsmith29
I have check the fuel system for air leaks. I...

I have check the fuel system for air leaks. I will go under and check the connections at the tank again, thanks for the reminder.
My MB indy did the valve adj and he said that it sounded like it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2009, 09:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,732
Posted By zsmith29
Oh yeah, Back when it would idle I cracked open...

Oh yeah,
Back when it would idle I cracked open all of the lines going to the injectors and they all were spitting diesel.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-25-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,732
Posted By zsmith29
My baby only starts with a shot of ether. Yikes!

I know that it is one of the worst things for a diesel but I am out of ideas.
I have owned my 1984 300D that has 320,xxx miles on it for a little over 2 years now.
For the past several months it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-01-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,333
Posted By zsmith29
Thanks Guy's for your help. Tankowner, you are...

Thanks Guy's for your help.
Tankowner, you are right about me not telling about WVO and the crap in the tank. I think that it is the culprit here.
I am going to change my signature, I forgot how...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-01-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,333
Posted By zsmith29
Wow. I woke up this morning to reading many...

Wow.
I woke up this morning to reading many posts that resemble my father after I would come home late after drinking a few beers.

Guys, I want to thank you who gave me the sounds advice and I am...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 11:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,333
Posted By zsmith29
I have pumped the primer a lot and it does not...

I have pumped the primer a lot and it does not help this problem. I can try to pump it until my hand bruises next time.

I have not put the alternate fuel supply in the engine bay and tried that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 11:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,333
Posted By zsmith29
When I turn the key and the engine is warm it...

When I turn the key and the engine is warm it will turn and turn and turn but it will not catch and start to run.

So the engine is actually turning it just sounds as though it is not turning fast...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,333
Posted By zsmith29
yes I am running a single tank wvo system and I...

yes I am running a single tank wvo system and I have some weird wax growth in the tank that grows in the summers.
that just might be the problem.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 10:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,333
Posted By zsmith29
huh, that is a very good idea. I will check...

huh,
that is a very good idea.
I will check that first off tomorrow..
Any other things to check??
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 10:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,333
Posted By zsmith29
Yeah I might try that but the problem is that I...

Yeah I might try that but the problem is that I was convinced that it was the starter and so that is all that he did.

Does anyone have any ideas what it might be?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-31-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,333
Posted By zsmith29
Please help I am stranded

My 300D has been giving me lots of problems recently. It will not start when the engine is warm. I replaced the glow plugs and the starter and that did not fix the problem, it just put a rather...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By zsmith29
When you say bad ground does that mean the green...

When you say bad ground does that mean the green wire going to the bulb might not be connected right?? Or is there another ground that might be messed up?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-26-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By zsmith29
OK Guys, Thanks so much for the help w/ this...

OK Guys,
Thanks so much for the help w/ this one.
It looks like I have some good things to go out and check when it stops raining today.

I do not know much about these types of things but I do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2009, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 717
Posted By zsmith29
Another Cummins Question.....About a light

Hey Guy's,
This is the second time I have had a question concerning my 1995 Cummins. I have been hooked on this forum for the past 3 years and I cannot seem to find a Cummins forum that is geared...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-14-2009, 07:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By zsmith29
Wow. I can't believe the entire thing didnt...

Wow.
I can't believe the entire thing didnt break.
Yeah I suppose you are right about the alignment. I will take it in if that is what you think Bohdi. Dang, another $40. Well I guess it beats...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2009, 11:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By zsmith29
Thanks Bohdi and all those who contributed. I...

Thanks Bohdi and all those who contributed.
I was originally thinking of replacing the L and the R. I might only do the L due to the fact that I know it is bad.

It is s Southern Car from SC and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By zsmith29
Thanks for the help Tango I am going to go...

Thanks for the help Tango
I am going to go ahead and order the parts from Phil now
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By zsmith29
On fastlane they call this the control arm...

On fastlane they call this the control arm bushing, part # W0133-1642615
and it says "Upper control arm to torsion bar ; 4 per car;"

Is this the outer bushing that you are talking about??
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2009, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By zsmith29
I am planning on buying the entire upper control...

I am planning on buying the entire upper control arm from fastlane b/c they are priced about the same as the control arm bushing kit and it also includes the other bushing thing on the other end of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2009, 10:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By zsmith29
Thanks Tango, I will rephrase my 2nd question. ...

Thanks Tango,
I will rephrase my 2nd question.

Are there any other inexpensive parts like bushings, seals, bolts,.......
that I will be very close to removing that have a tendency to go bad??
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-13-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,620
Posted By zsmith29
newbie question..upper control arm

ok,
so I am finally getting around to changing out the UCA and I just want to make sure that when I am in there I do not have any huge suprises.
1st. Will I need to compress the springs?
2nd. Are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2009, 09:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,185
Posted By zsmith29
Can I use regular heater hose?? Does the...

Can I use regular heater hose??
Does the upgraded flat hose have any kind of a check valve so the oil doesn't come back up??

Also, should I just clean out the inside of the filter canister or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-10-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 681
Posted By zsmith29
no i have not i will search that and do it. i...

no i have not
i will search that and do it.
i think that is the real issue i am having
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-09-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 681
Posted By zsmith29
I had a problem with the 1st heater hose kinking...

I had a problem with the 1st heater hose kinking but now w/ the elbow I think it will work better.

I also attached a plastic container to catch the oil so it does not get trapped in the air...
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