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Forum: Diesel Discussion Yesterday, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 76
Posted By tyl604
Agree with the jump box (junction block). ...

Agree with the jump box (junction block). Actually you can cross two screwdrivers and the starter will work. Just put one screwdriver on one of jump box screws and one on another and touch the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion Yesterday, 12:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 76
Posted By tyl604
If it is the NSS, sometimes you can find a sweet...

If it is the NSS, sometimes you can find a sweet spot by shifting slightly along the shift pattern. If so it will start. Just keep shifting until you find a good spot.

Also it could just be worn...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2025, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 72
Posted By tyl604
So the mods will get rid of him?

So the mods will get rid of him?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2025, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 72
Posted By tyl604
Steven24gigs a Spammer??

Is he a spammer? New, 67 posts this month, all about supplying a part, all seem to recommend an email guy.

Can someone tell if this is legitimate?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-02-2025, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By tyl604
Excellent; many thx.

Excellent; many thx.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-01-2025, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 91
Posted By tyl604
WTB paperback Short Timers by Gus Hasford

Tried the Atlanta library but not close. Amazon wants an arm and leg.

Anyone got one to lend or sell cheap?

Revisiting the past.

Thx.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-29-2025, 03:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 157
Posted By tyl604
Here is my thread; I replaced the odometer gears...

Here is my thread; I replaced the odometer gears on my SD several years ago and have not had a problem since.

The thread has info on where to purchase the new gears and good bits of information...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-25-2025, 10:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,258
Posted By tyl604
Did you remember to soak the bushing in...

Did you remember to soak the bushing in hot/boiling water before trying to insert it? Makes the job a lot easier.
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2025, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 249
Posted By tyl604
Trust Frank Reiner; I think this is a no brainer.

Trust Frank Reiner; I think this is a no brainer.
Forum: Tech Help 07-20-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 249
Posted By tyl604
Maybe send only the back calipers out for...

Maybe send only the back calipers out for rebuilding. Solves the problem of potential fit.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-09-2025, 02:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,214
Posted By tyl604
I believe the instructions say to refill no more...

I believe the instructions say to refill no more than two or three times. I have used the ink and syringe method to and it works. Black only. Would not fool with color.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2025, 11:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 473
Posted By tyl604
Just what I thought. Greaz - you should read...

Just what I thought.

Greaz - you should read up on posts about how poorly R134a works in the standard AC system for an SD.

Is there some reason you are switching over from Freon?

Beware.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2025, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 473
Posted By tyl604
How does R134a work in the 1985 compared to...

How does R134a work in the 1985 compared to freon? Is it different from the earlier SDs where R134a does not provide sufficient cooling?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2025, 03:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 473
Posted By tyl604
I have a new R4 compressor ready to go in my SD. ...

I have a new R4 compressor ready to go in my SD. If I remember right, the directions on the compressor say to dump about half the oil out and put that exact amount of oil someplace else - maybe in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-03-2025, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Posted By tyl604
I have a 300SD. The fuel door locks via vacuum...

I have a 300SD. The fuel door locks via vacuum when the doors are locked. When the door is unlocked, the fuel door unlocks automatically.

This should be the same way yours works. As far as I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2025, 08:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,841
Posted By tyl604
Wonder if that scoring indicates that the water...

Wonder if that scoring indicates that the water pump is somehow binding and not spinning as fast as designed?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-18-2025, 03:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,168
Posted By tyl604
Casa Bonita has reopened under new ownership and...

Casa Bonita has reopened under new ownership and management - the guys who did South Park. It is fairly expensive now for mexican food and you must get an advance ticket.

Try online. There are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2025, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 468
Posted By tyl604
Just beautiful; thx for the pics. Good to...

Just beautiful; thx for the pics.

Good to see you back on the forum; you have been missed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2025, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By tyl604
Never received an answer but it working fine now....

Never received an answer but it working fine now. Wonder what went wrong?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2025, 11:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,841
Posted By tyl604
Do not understand the Youtube fan clutch test. ...

Do not understand the Youtube fan clutch test. What was that supposed to show???

You would test your viscous fan clutch with a rolled up newspaper. If it stops the fan blade, your viscous fan...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-05-2025, 02:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 381
Posted By tyl604
Something wrong with this website

It has never been this slow. Something is wrong.

Hope the moderators are watching.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2025, 05:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,841
Posted By tyl604
Again, looks normal to me. Can we get some...

Again, looks normal to me.

Can we get some more input from folks driving an SD these days? Does this not look normal to anyone else?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-04-2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By tyl604
Still very slow today. Something wrong.

Still very slow today.

Something wrong.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2025, 10:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,841
Posted By tyl604
That is exactly how my 1981 300SD runs all the...

That is exactly how my 1981 300SD runs all the time. And I am the original owner.

Looks normal to me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-28-2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 504
Posted By tyl604
Do not use R134; it will not give you enough...

Do not use R134; it will not give you enough cooling.

You might research R134 on this forum for backup.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2025, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 504
Posted By tyl604
Do not change it to R134; it will not cool...

Do not change it to R134; it will not cool properly and you will be unhappy.
Freon is available on the internet. I have four cans for which I paid $25 each.

As I remember you should add the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-10-2025, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,029
Posted By tyl604
As I remember there are two different thicknesses...

As I remember there are two different thicknesses of pads. The slimmer fits both ATE and Bendix but the thicker could only be used in Bendix (or is this backwards - I forget).
Forum: Tech Help 05-10-2025, 06:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 439
Posted By tyl604
We need a pic.

We need a pic.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2025, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,408
Posted By tyl604
Wow. Unbelievable.

Wow. Unbelievable.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-03-2025, 10:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,087
Posted By tyl604
Guys - look at the excellent response that I...

Guys - look at the excellent response that I received from MB USA:

"After diligently checking our internal system record(s) with your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) the upholstery information...
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