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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-11-2008, 01:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,452
Posted By cityhix
I can't yet vouch for the quality of the rebuild...

I can't yet vouch for the quality of the rebuild since the new starter is rolling around in front of the passenger seat, but I got rebuilt Bosch unit from california_alternator_starter on Ebay for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,252
Posted By cityhix
I purchased my 300d after lurking here for awhile...

I purchased my 300d after lurking here for awhile and I though I knew what to look for in regards to rust. A few weeks after purchase I finally realized the meaning of "rusted floorboards" and I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By cityhix
I dunno, after charging, it started right up. ...

I dunno, after charging, it started right up. Hmmm...must be electrical gremlins. Time for a new starter at the very least. I still need to upgrade to the newer style glow plugs one of these days....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By cityhix
Mallet on starter trick worked. Now no glow. No...

Mallet on starter trick worked. Now no glow. No glow light on dash, no hot glow plugs.:( Battery on charger.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 01:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By cityhix
Thanks for the diagnostics. I'll try these...

Thanks for the diagnostics. I'll try these tomorrow. Sounds like a new starter is probably in order...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2008, 11:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By cityhix
Yep, tried that, thanks Chris.

Yep, tried that, thanks Chris.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2008, 11:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,102
Posted By cityhix
Battery good, NSS ok (?), absolutely no starter.

Honestly, I've searched and this seems like it has got to be one of the easy ones but....

With no warning of any issues developing, I got in this morning, did the pre-glow, turned the key...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2008, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,990
Posted By cityhix
No Bowden in my '79, solid rod?

I'm trying to figure out where the solid rod is. It looks to me like it runs down by the intake and connects to a lever that is mounted on the block. I'm having a hard time seeing where the...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-14-2008, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,802
Posted By cityhix
Not a half bad idea.

Not a half bad idea.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-14-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,802
Posted By cityhix
Is she still not your Governor? If not, who is? ...

Is she still not your Governor? If not, who is? Maybe the guy who didn't get as many votes as she did? I'm sorry, but that election could have gone either way, no different than Bush/Gore in 2000.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-08-2008, 03:44 PM
Replies: 3,952
Views: 160,390
Posted By cityhix
but I can't

but I can't
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2008, 02:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,648
Posted By cityhix
18 MPG, ouch.

18 MPG, ouch.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2008, 11:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By cityhix
[quote=Diesel911;1776998]You never said what the...

[quote=Diesel911;1776998]You never said what the milage you are getting is or what type of driving you are doing or what type of fuel you are using. Is the car smoking at all.

With mostly...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,022
Posted By cityhix
Barking up the wrong injector tree?

Say a fella had a '79 300d that seems to run pretty well. Starts up decent (glow plugs probably need replacement) but gets fairly poor fuel mileage (I know, valve adjustment is probably in order). ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,562
Posted By cityhix
Thanks, when I get a chance, I will see if I can...

Thanks, when I get a chance, I will see if I can solve the leak!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2008, 01:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,562
Posted By cityhix
Help, I'm not following this discussion very well...

Help, I'm not following this discussion very well (cranial density issue maybe). I have only changed the secondary filter on my 300d once and ended up with a fuel leak exactly as described/pictured...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-24-2008, 02:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,031
Posted By cityhix
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-24-2008, 01:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,298
Posted By cityhix
I have the worst luck selling vehicles. The last...

I have the worst luck selling vehicles. The last three I have sold, sometime between shaking hands with the buyer and getting the payment, something has gone wrong with the vehicle. Once, I was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2008, 11:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By cityhix
Now I like that logic.

I think I'm convinced. I'm putting one on my next Fastlane order.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2008, 02:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,325
Posted By cityhix
Old style primer pumps no longer available? Anyone using the Bosch pump with bio?

Hey all, I need to replace my old style primer pump. It spewed fuel when I last changed my primary filter and I am beginning to think it is the source of a constant film of bio around the IP area. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-19-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 8,438
Posted By cityhix
I find it very interesting that whenever these...

I find it very interesting that whenever these shootings take place, each side of the gun control issue steps up to explain how the incident proves their point. School shooting? Wouldn't have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,043
Posted By cityhix
Was I deleted? Still learning the rules here.

Was I deleted? Still learning the rules here.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,043
Posted By cityhix
Point taken.

Coffee hadn't yet kicked in this morning.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2008, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,066
Posted By cityhix
Yeah, you are probably right. I don't think one...

Yeah, you are probably right. I don't think one could drill a tempered glass widow without shattering it.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-13-2008, 10:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,253
Posted By cityhix
What are the other reasons?

Funny, I've been in the NW for 28 years and can't think of one reason why it sucks to live here. I'd like to see your list.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2008, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,066
Posted By cityhix
File under:"Wasn't going to ask but good to know."

I suspected thats what I was looking at in my 300d. Does anyone know how the after-market(?) antenna on the windshield is mounted? I have one of those old mobile antennas in the upper corner,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,283
Posted By cityhix
I think that what I am going to attempt is to...

I think that what I am going to attempt is to bypass the servo and not even put in a valve. If I get more hot than I want then I will go ahead and rig up the valve and cable. Do I need to cap off...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-07-2008, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,283
Posted By cityhix
I can't locate this thread.....

I can't locate this thread.....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-05-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,326
Posted By cityhix
This all reminds me of a recent experience my...

This all reminds me of a recent experience my father had selling a car on Craigslist. This is not meant to scare you imagesinthewind, I'm sure your experience will be fine.

A few years ago, my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,283
Posted By cityhix
I pulled the pump out today, hoping that a...

I pulled the pump out today, hoping that a disassembly, cleaning and lubing might get it going again. No dice-it looked like it must have stopped working years ago. The screws sheared off due to be...
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