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Diesel Discussion
09-11-2021, 11:28 AM
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RPM for AC Charging
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leathermang
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Diesel Discussion
08-26-2021, 05:48 PM
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RPM for AC Charging
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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.
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Diesel Discussion
08-26-2021, 11:55 AM
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1983 240D Manual
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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....
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Diesel Discussion
08-26-2021, 11:08 AM
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RPM for AC Charging
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-20-2018, 04:29 AM
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Torsion bar salvageable?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-19-2018, 11:01 AM
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Torsion bar salvageable?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-18-2018, 02:44 PM
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Machinist Balking at MB piston clearance specs
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-18-2018, 12:10 PM
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Torsion bar salvageable?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-18-2018, 10:52 AM
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Torsion bar salvageable?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 05:16 PM
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Alternative fluid for SLS ('82 300TD)
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 04:27 PM
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Stuck & Stripped Striker Plate Bolts
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2,593
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 12:49 PM
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Can a pressure gauge be attached to a four ton Harbor Freight hydraulic press?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 12:38 PM
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Can a pressure gauge be attached to a four ton Harbor Freight hydraulic press?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 12:15 PM
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Alternative fluid for SLS ('82 300TD)
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 10:50 AM
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18
Stuck & Stripped Striker Plate Bolts
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2,593
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......
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 10:24 AM
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glow plug issue?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 10:06 AM
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Stuck & Stripped Striker Plate Bolts
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2,593
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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 09:49 AM
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AC Compressor does not turn off
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-17-2018, 09:16 AM
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Torsion bar salvageable?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 11:17 PM
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Torsion bar salvageable?
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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...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 09:54 PM
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123 A/C Suction Line
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679
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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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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 09:41 PM
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18
Stuck & Stripped Striker Plate Bolts
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2,593
Posted By
leathermang
They are easy to drill out... and old enough...
They are easy to drill out...
and old enough one probably would not want to reuse them...
everyone should try it once...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 09:20 PM
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18
Stuck & Stripped Striker Plate Bolts
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2,593
Posted By
leathermang
I think I posted pictures of my drilling out some...
I think I posted pictures of my drilling out some of mine...
I think that as soon as you get to the car all the pressure is off the bolts and they come right out..
I think I used a drill bit...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 06:55 PM
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219
valve job?
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15,707
Posted By
leathermang
AND NEW valve SPRINGS... they are cheap .... ...
AND NEW valve SPRINGS... they are cheap ....
surely no machine shop would do a valve job without replacing the springs too...
and you must provide them with the FSM to be able to expect them...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 06:45 PM
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25
Torsion bar salvageable?
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2,974
Posted By
leathermang
HERE it is called a Strut Rod... The design of...
HERE it is called a Strut Rod...
The design of the bushings which hold the Sway bar are not sufficient to provide the function you attribute to it... and it is a Spring...
That for / aft control...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 06:34 PM
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25
Torsion bar salvageable?
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2,974
Posted By
leathermang
Then what is that straight bar running parallel...
Then what is that straight bar running parallel with the center line of the car.. with the serious Bearings do ? Which used to be called a Control Rod...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 02:30 PM
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25
Torsion bar salvageable?
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2,974
Posted By
leathermang
While the sway bar helps ' locate' along with...
While the sway bar helps ' locate' along with the two lower control arm bushings , the on upper control arm bushing AND the ' control rod' ( which extends directly to the rear and is held by a...
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Diesel Discussion
04-16-2018, 11:19 AM
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Passenger side motor mount threads slightly off center....need assistance please!
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2,043
Posted By
leathermang
There are professionally designed and executed...
There are professionally designed and executed Thread Chasers...
HOME MADE ones are likely to make the situation worse...
AND as to pulling and forcing the engine into a POSITION which allows...
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Diesel Discussion
04-15-2018, 06:03 PM
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84 300SD seat question.
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871
Posted By
leathermang
Have you looked to see if new horsehair pads are...
Have you looked to see if new horsehair pads are available for those seats ?
Those are 34 years old... they were the top of the line for padding... used for expensive chairs and couches in houses...
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Diesel Discussion
04-15-2018, 03:43 PM
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W123 vs curb - curb won the battle
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4,273
Posted By
leathermang
FIRST you need to check to see if your FRAME is...
FIRST you need to check to see if your FRAME is bent...
before you start putting a bunch of money into the specific items you know are bent.
The Chassis manual , which is two volumes , has all...
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