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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 361
Posted By leathermang
There is NO WAY you should attempt that and try...

There is NO WAY you should attempt that and try keeping the manual transmission.
keep reading on the forum for people who have tried that even when they already HAD a five cylinder in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-08-2024, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 560
Posted By leathermang
What is your gasket made of ? Is a cork gasket...

What is your gasket made of ?
Is a cork gasket available ?
If it is I will describe how to prep it.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-06-2024, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 805
Posted By leathermang
They were great compressors. Had the advantage of...

They were great compressors. Had the advantage of having their oil in a sump, thus not dependent on oil being mixed with refrigerant and moved through the AC system as compressors do today. Oil /...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2024, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 484
Posted By leathermang
One of our forum Moderators at one time listed...

One of our forum Moderators at one time listed the ' correct ' trans fluid to use..
from REDLINE
to keep from eating up the synchros.
Mr Smith I believe.

In addition to any internal wear...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2024, 01:13 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,616
Posted By leathermang
Factory Shop manual WARNS against turning the...

Factory Shop manual WARNS against turning the engine backwards more than a couple of degrees. I forget what procedure that was acceptable for.
But if turned backwards... the chain can loop down...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 5,616
Posted By leathermang
Second that. I have all the manuals.... they were...

Second that. I have all the manuals.... they were written in German then translated to Japanese and then to English ... I am pretty sure... LOL
Even with ALL the manuals the Haynes Manual was very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2024, 12:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,989
Posted By leathermang
A long time ago there was this discussion about...

A long time ago there was this discussion about glue to use for under the hood insulation.
3M has a product which is used in upholstery work regularly... 8088

But 3M has another spray contact...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2024, 12:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 521
Posted By leathermang
AC systems can work just fine several oz under...

AC systems can work just fine several oz under max filling...
but ONE oz over and it will work the system to death and not cool like it should. The whole principal is the difference in refrigerant...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 916
Posted By leathermang
Have you cleaned the Evaporator Fins really good...

Have you cleaned the Evaporator Fins really good ? Hard to get to and do a good job but well worth it on these old cars...if you clean it it will probably the first time since it came from the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-11-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,218
Posted By leathermang
https://vasa.org.au/us-hydrocarbon-refrigerant-com...

https://vasa.org.au/us-hydrocarbon-refrigerant-company-cops-300k-fine/
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,218
Posted By leathermang
I did not say moisture would get in during...

I did not say moisture would get in during charging ...
I said if he has a leak then he can figure he is getting moisture into the system.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2021, 11:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,838
Posted By leathermang
top speed

My 1980 240 manual trans has a sweet spot at 76 mph ( indicated ). That is where it settles in if I do not watch the speedo for a while. I do not try to merge with traffic on interstate highways....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-26-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,218
Posted By leathermang
I think the FSM says to charge at ' high idle '...

I think the FSM says to charge at ' high idle ' ...
If you have any leak you can figure you have sucked some air / moisture / into your system. That moisture mixes with your refrigerant and oil...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2018, 04:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,331
Posted By leathermang
IF you are able to plot all the pivots provided...

IF you are able to plot all the pivots provided by the upper and lower bushings acting on the spindle...and the coil springs... and the LOWER control ROD..
You should recognize some of those...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,331
Posted By leathermang
You only had that first sentence the other day...

You only had that first sentence the other day and I assumed it referred to Diesell911.... since he had not understood the situation.

''' You don't need a Picture''' LOL I suggest you do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,392
Posted By leathermang
For people who do not have the MB FSM... each...

For people who do not have the MB FSM...
each bore is supposed to be bored and honed to fit the particular piston which is going into it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,331
Posted By leathermang
The sad thing is that replacing the Sway Bar...

The sad thing is that replacing the Sway Bar would not have had to be such a Task... as it could have been joined in the center.... made in two parts... with a good hefty sliding joint... Torsion...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-18-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,331
Posted By leathermang
I can't help you guys anymore than I have...

I can't help you guys anymore than I have already.
You drew the parts movement lines in your picture wrong..
The hard attachment to the lower part of the suspension and the bearing at the end of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,738
Posted By leathermang
These cars are built like aircraft.. minus the...

These cars are built like aircraft.. minus the safety wire... but REPAIR Costs on some things sure approach Aircraft Heights...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,923
Posted By leathermang
I agree.. and IF you are using a left hand drill...

I agree.. and IF you are using a left hand drill bit it will unscrew itself before you know it... once the pressure is off the cone part.. unless they are rusted inside...and none of mine have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,365
Posted By leathermang
Have you seen the ' home made' unit in the MB FSM...

Have you seen the ' home made' unit in the MB FSM for that ... it also includes a spray evaluator ... all very simple I think..

a fitting so you can put air pressure to the back of the frozen...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,365
Posted By leathermang
Read the specs in Grainger on pressure...

Read the specs in Grainger on pressure gauges..... ..as to capacity and type... you should be able to place it between the pump and the flexible line.. with a few adapters.....standard types of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,738
Posted By leathermang
To me a leak would be a minor possibility...

To me a leak would be a minor possibility compared to other things.. MB is very specific about this particular thing...
As an example... I think it was moderator JimSmith who pointed out that some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,923
Posted By leathermang
Motorcycle mechanics.. dealing with little...

Motorcycle mechanics.. dealing with little phillips heads in aluminum need them early in their careers.... Once you have messed up the head things really get bad fast...

HERE IS THE PROBLEM......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By leathermang
If you have a chance... change to the pencil type...

If you have a chance... change to the pencil type glow plugs
if yours go out.. they all go out...like old fashioned Christmas tree lights.... LOL
the pencil types can go out one at a time and not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,923
Posted By leathermang
Yes.. a hand impact is a magic tool... many have...

Yes.. a hand impact is a magic tool... many have never seen or heard of them... very different physics from a regular impact since on the latter YOU are still providing the forward pressure... but a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,335
Posted By leathermang
IT IS NOT better to control temperature by using...

IT IS NOT better to control temperature by using the flaps... in Hot and Humid climates and OLD systems often converted to the less efficient 134a one often NEEDS the recycling of the inside air to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2018, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,331
Posted By leathermang
It IS true that terminology has changed on many...

It IS true that terminology has changed on many items on cars.. which I try to point out not just in this case .. typically starting with the phrase ' in the old days ' ......and it is also true...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,331
Posted By leathermang
Thanks Frank, That is correct....and I have...

Thanks Frank,
That is correct....and I have a good picture from the FSM showing the considerable bearing at the end of our Control Rods where they attach to the chassis... but I can not get it to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-16-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 726
Posted By leathermang
I always thought it was bad design to have that...

I always thought it was bad design to have that placed across the top of the engine ..
If you take your old one to a hydraulic shop.. and many regular auto parts houses can do it now... they...
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