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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-26-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,666
Posted By dirtcurt
Did this air in the line cause any problems? I...

Did this air in the line cause any problems? I have had a perpetual rocking of the engine at idle that seems to come and go(none when cold). I also have these bubbles but at a much higher rpm. My...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,390
Posted By dirtcurt
I have to amend my post. The problem I had...

I have to amend my post. The problem I had turned out to be a too small vent line from valve cover to air filter assembly. I really don't know what was causing the smoke when I came to a stop, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By dirtcurt
PROBLEM FOUND!!! Thanks to Boneheaddoctor's...

PROBLEM FOUND!!! Thanks to Boneheaddoctor's long thread I checked out my blowby problem. I started by getting the motor to start shutting down which it was slowing to 3k rpms in neutral with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By dirtcurt
I cleaned and re-sealed the turbo but the problem...

I cleaned and re-sealed the turbo but the problem had started before this. I noticed it would not shift out of 3rd to 4th and would hold at 4k. I would lift the throttle and it would shift. Then...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By dirtcurt
I checked the check ball and nothing out of the...

I checked the check ball and nothing out of the ordinary, spring was 26mm. I did notice lots of air coming out of the pump with no air going in, none. Where would this air be coming from? Blow by?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By dirtcurt
The shutoff valve seems logical and for sure the...

The shutoff valve seems logical and for sure the pressure relief spring will be checked. Can you have sufficient volume but not enough pressure? I don't think it's anywhere close to 14 pounds. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,466
Posted By dirtcurt
Yes the forbidden fruit has ruined many good life...

Yes the forbidden fruit has ruined many good life plans for sure. Ruined could be a bit harsh, changed is probably a better word.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By dirtcurt
I failed to mention that i changed all the...

I failed to mention that i changed all the filters and checked the tank screen. It seems as though heating up the engine or high rpms start all the problems. I would think once a filter or tank...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2012, 02:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By dirtcurt
Injection Pump, Lift Pump, blown motor?

Well after the last thing my 1981 300Sd has pulled I am wondering what to do. I have changed and replaced and adjusted almost everthing chasing a rocking, missing motor. It seemed like #3 cylinder...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-11-2012, 12:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,466
Posted By dirtcurt
In my case I love anything mechanical. Guns,...

In my case I love anything mechanical. Guns, planes, Mercedes diesels, tools, if they are well built I just admire them. I hate to see them discarded. As far as current examples of mechanical beauty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,017
Posted By dirtcurt
Well I sort of conducted this experiment on a...

Well I sort of conducted this experiment on a 300sd. I took it for a drive and had never driven this car before and drove it a mile, came back to the house and happend to look in the mirror. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-09-2012, 02:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,390
Posted By dirtcurt
Check for oil in the turbo area. You could have...

Check for oil in the turbo area. You could have a bad seal and it's leaking into the exhaust. Look at the hot side(rusty not aluminum) behind the main housing and at the bottom of the down-pipe. ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-25-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,185
Posted By dirtcurt
A friend has the diesel engine for a Ponton and...

A friend has the diesel engine for a Ponton and he would sell it if someone wants it.

I will have to look for that Ponton near California City. I camp within a mile of that car. You can Google...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-25-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,185
Posted By dirtcurt
Were you still looking for a Ponton engine?

Were you still looking for a Ponton engine?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2012, 12:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,425
Posted By dirtcurt
I love new cars too! I just hate letting them...

I love new cars too! I just hate letting them die slow(sun fade) in the parking lot at work. So a trashed out MB solves that problem and lets me keep the F-350 in the shop with low miles and no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2012, 12:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,870
Posted By dirtcurt
Think airshow smoke. Injected light oil into the...

Think airshow smoke. Injected light oil into the exhaust for massive amounts of smoke. In my case the white smoke would show up every so often, then I figured out the Alda line had a hole in it and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2012, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,870
Posted By dirtcurt
The original turbo on the engine would smoke...

The original turbo on the engine would smoke after driving. It would throw out a huge cloud for 3 minutes like a dragcar burnout. It did not burn much oil on the dipstick. I installed a spare unknown...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,631
Posted By dirtcurt
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Hatterasguy what happen to the old Avatars you posted with your "friend"? Those were always nice. Sorry if I have you mixed with someone else, but I think it was you. DC
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,870
Posted By dirtcurt
Where is the best place to get a new or rebuilt...

Where is the best place to get a new or rebuilt turbo from? I've looked on Ebay and around the net. Has anybody rebuilt their own with success? Was it worth the time involved?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,870
Posted By dirtcurt
Wastegate from the back of the turbo. I...

Wastegate from the back of the turbo.

I installed a spare turbo I had here and it leaked worse than the original! I guess it's time for a new one. The other turbo I have is a california turbo...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,870
Posted By dirtcurt
Wow! an actual problem solved(hopefully).

This is what I found with the turbo removed. The exhaust manifold looked clean and dry:) The last picture showed the exhaust, first is downpipe.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,870
Posted By dirtcurt
Wow! brain fade. It's a 1981 300SD. I've been...

Wow! brain fade. It's a 1981 300SD. I've been checking on things today and it's begining to look like bad turbo seals or a problem in #3 cylinder such as a cracked ring or piston, or a blown head...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,870
Posted By dirtcurt
White smoke at idle after driving

I have a new problem with my "cream puff" that I posted about earlier and decided on a new post.

I searched for this problem and can't find a clear match.

I have the car running pretty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-22-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,004
Posted By dirtcurt
To end this thread for now I ended up pulling the...

To end this thread for now I ended up pulling the engine and replacing it before it blew up. The noise was getting louder and I also found the owner (2 before me) and he said he put over 2 hundred...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,572
Posted By dirtcurt
It seems that you can never have enough of the...

It seems that you can never have enough of the crush washers around. I always add a few in the order to make sure I have some around. Between my 3 engines and my friends car it makes sense.

I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2012, 01:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,572
Posted By dirtcurt
I just ordered a new rack damper bolt, cigar...

I just ordered a new rack damper bolt, cigar tube, diesel purge, new injector crush seals, synthetic oil and a bunch of other stuff I don't need but oh well. I'm going to toss a few things at it to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,572
Posted By dirtcurt
The car does not have the cigar return line and I...

The car does not have the cigar return line and I was wondering if this can cause issues?

It runs near perfect cold, as it warms and coming off the freeway it starts to shake more, if it were a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2012, 11:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,572
Posted By dirtcurt
Hello, back from desert trip and back to real...

Hello, back from desert trip and back to real world.

I Fixed(got most of it) squeel, turned out to be loose intake bolts, I could actually see oil leaking/ bubbling out of back area of intake...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,572
Posted By dirtcurt
New 1981 300SD Not a cream puff after all

Hello, I bought a new to me Mercedes 1981 300SD with the broken odometer stuck at 175,000 miles. The engine was the cleanest external engine I have ever seen. The car had been sitting outside for 5...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-23-2011, 10:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,784
Posted By dirtcurt
I just picked up an 81 sd cream puff. It sat for...

I just picked up an 81 sd cream puff. It sat for 5 years and fired up like it was last week since it last ran. It is super quiet reved up but has a medium to mild rock warm. I changed injectors,...
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