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Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-17-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,869
Posted By deezulmark
SOLD!

Sold Feb 26. FWIW - was asking $2700, sold for $2200 (probably could have negotiated a little higher). Thanks everyone who has posted helpful info here and responded to my questions etc over the...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 01-30-2015, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,869
Posted By deezulmark
For Sale: 1985 300TD with Elsbett / Fattywagon

Gift of much newer vehicle from family member and other changes in situation lead me to sell my beloved WVO 300TD aka "Veggie Vahgen" aka "BioBeast".

Elsbett single tank system + dual set of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-03-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
Posted By deezulmark
I have no service records prior to my ownership. ...

I have no service records prior to my ownership. Other than the work mentioned at Benz Doctors, I've done my own work and have kept a small notebook of mileage and work done. Everything else...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-03-2013, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,022
Posted By deezulmark
Value of 85 300TD? Getting ready to sell.

Sorry if this should have been in the classifieds section, but it's not actually for sale yet. But I need an idea of what I should be asking for it and figured any discussion might best be done...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2009, 11:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,085
Posted By deezulmark
Unhappy bad negative camber

Very glad to find this thread. Just started trying to figure out what do do with my 85 300TD. Has 175K - had it about a year and have put about 7000 miles on it. Drove well for a while and then a few...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,768
Posted By deezulmark
Smile Bad OVP

Thanks! Lots of good links there. Didn't take too long to figure out that OVP is Overvoltage Protection (or Overload Relay) and where it is hidden. Now I know why my A/C compresor won't engage...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,768
Posted By deezulmark
Unhappy Another tach problem

My tach just died last week. Came to life for one day again and then hasn't worked since. Found this thread with search.

I've poked around the engine compartment and under the dash and concluded...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-16-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 593
Posted By deezulmark
Question WTB: 300D/TD cruise control actuator (1981-1985)

My acutator just died. Has what seems to be an ususual failure to high resistance (2800 ohms) on the position sensor (rather than open or short) from pin 1. I would think it would be more likely to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-16-2009, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By deezulmark
Smile Stuff taken - Thanks!

Had somebody local snag everything. Glad there are folks out there that will do something with it. I sure didn't want to dumpster decent stuff.

Your picture looks exactly like my car. The...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-16-2009, 10:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,712
Posted By deezulmark
Smile Cruise actuator

I need a cruise control actuator. Also interested in the steering box if OldPokey passes on it.

Thanks
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-10-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By deezulmark
Talking FREE - 300TD seat and interior stuff and rear floor/tray, etc

I have an '85 300TD with Palomino interior that I upgraded with a 3rd seat from a junked '82. This makes the rear floor panel and under tray excess. Also the side interior panels (below the rear...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-17-2009, 12:20 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 26,984
Posted By deezulmark
Angry Ja, it was pretty rough...

Just ran across this thread and after my experience thought I should chime in. I already had a block heater installed, but it was bad (I thought). It tested open with a meter from the plug, but the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2009, 11:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 818
Posted By deezulmark
Exclamation Cruise control clicking

Lately my cruise control actuator starts clicking repeatedly from when the key is first turned on and continues after the engine has been started. At some point you can't hear it anymore while...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By deezulmark
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like it's a custom...

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like it's a custom fitting that would be hard to find.

I guess I will just install a double-ended barb at the filter end of the the hose to adapt to 3/8". I'm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-11-2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 759
Posted By deezulmark
Question Primer pump - need fitting type/size

Have a '85 300TD. Looking at the fitting that comes off the fuel primer pump. Anybody know the official type and size of this fitting? Looks like it takes a 22mm wrench. It has a hose barb, I think...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-05-2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By deezulmark
Question W123 - slightly rough start

I've had a nice '85 300TD for a couple months now. 169,000 mi. It always started easily. Previous owner (who I know and trust) reports it always starts easily in cold weather also.

Few weeks...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-27-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 475
Posted By deezulmark
Smile 300TD rear seatbacks, palomino - free/cheap!

I have a set of very nice rear seatbacks from my '85 300TD. Only downside is they don't have headrests (or mounting points) which is why I replaced them with a set from a boneyard car that do have...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 06-18-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,330
Posted By deezulmark
Question Rear seatbelt buckle - rubber "doohicky" replacement

W123 - 85 300TD
Is it possible to install replacement rubber doohickies on the rear seat belt buckles? My new to me wagon came without the third seat option and 2nd row seats without headrests (or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,455
Posted By deezulmark
Smile Working better now

I got under there again and noticed that with no load the arm on the valve was actually quite a bit below center, contrary to what I reported before. There was about 1/2" of thread available in the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2008, 10:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,455
Posted By deezulmark
Thanks for the reply. All the linkage...

Thanks for the reply.

All the linkage stuff looks pretty good at first glance. Bypassing all the linkage and moving the valve by hand, it takes a lot of throw before it triggers to raise the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2008, 08:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,455
Posted By deezulmark
Thanks for the quick reply. What makes me...

Thanks for the quick reply. What makes me suspicious though is that when the car is unloaded, the valve lever is at it's centered or neutral position. I could adjust it to kick in sooner, but the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2008, 08:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,455
Posted By deezulmark
Exclamation valve trigger point?

Hi, newbie owner here and exploring the forum and just found this thread. I just got an 85 300TD and found my system didn't seem to work, even with fairly heavy loads. But when I crawled under the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-05-2008, 02:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,192
Posted By deezulmark
Cool Third seat?

Did you decide yet to keep the 3rd seat or not? Just got an '85 TD and am looking for one.

I might also need a steering box if not yet spoken for.

Thanks.
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