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Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-27-2009, 07:33 PM

Replies: 23

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

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Posted By Ross Davis

leathermang and scott Thanks for the...

leathermang and scott

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I reamed out the holes with a "special glow plug carbon reamer tool" that I bought from another online source (I'm an idiot for tools). Anyway,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-27-2009, 06:03 PM

Replies: 23

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

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Posted By Ross Davis

I just wanted to provide some f/u to this thread...

I just wanted to provide some f/u to this thread that I started.

The car cranks fine with minimal stumble/smoke IF I allow a full glow cycle to occur ("click" heard at GP relay, cabin light...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-26-2009, 04:56 PM

Replies: 10

Trying to learn about crankcase ventilation.

Views: 2,601

Posted By Ross Davis

Thanks for the replies. Kerry, at my basic...

Thanks for the replies.

Kerry, at my basic level of understanding, your explanation helps me the most. So that "device"/oil separator (that I was tempted to disassemble but did not) that rests in...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-26-2009, 08:18 AM

Replies: 14

Rough idle, lots of smoke 300D

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Posted By Ross Davis

I am still on the very steep part of the learning...

I am still on the very steep part of the learning curve here, but from what I have gathered, exhaust smoke will often (not always) result from inefficient combustion of diesel.

So, valve...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-26-2009, 07:58 AM

Replies: 10

Trying to learn about crankcase ventilation.

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Posted By Ross Davis

Trying to learn about crankcase ventilation.

Good morning.

I had some time to look around my engine compartment this weekend, trying to learn more about the design of these diesels. One of the things I did was to take the air filter housing...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-24-2009, 09:48 PM

Replies: 23

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

Views: 2,243

Posted By Ross Davis

Thanks for the continued suggestions. I have to...

Thanks for the continued suggestions. I have to admit, it rained here today, and I got occupied with some indoor projects, so didn't even go out and crank the car.

Diesel911, I thought about...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-24-2009, 07:12 AM

Replies: 23

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

Views: 2,243

Posted By Ross Davis

Thanks for your replies. kerry, I hadn't...

Thanks for your replies.

kerry, I hadn't thought of the air leak. I can try pumping the primer this morning before I start it.

Diesel911, I had read about "testing" the GPs in that way with...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-23-2009, 01:41 PM

Replies: 23

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

Views: 2,243

Posted By Ross Davis

Jeremy, you're making me assume too much guilt....

Jeremy, you're making me assume too much guilt. Yes, I tossed the old relay too; I did think about keeping it before I did though.
Anyway, I've tested all of the components as best I can understand...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-23-2009, 12:31 PM

Replies: 23

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

Views: 2,243

Posted By Ross Davis

After re-reading the directions that came with my...

After re-reading the directions that came with my multimeter, I probably was testing the plug resistance with the wrong scale on the device. When using the "200 ohms" scale, I get 0.6-0.8 on all...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-23-2009, 12:21 PM

Replies: 23

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

Views: 2,243

Posted By Ross Davis

Sorry to admit it, but I threw them away. The...

Sorry to admit it, but I threw them away. The tips were worn down and they were covered in carbon, and I couldn't think of any reason to keep them. Oh well, another lesson learned.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-23-2009, 12:00 PM

Replies: 23

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

Views: 2,243

Posted By Ross Davis

Hard starting after 5 NEW glow plugs, working through tests

Good morning

A couple of weeks ago, while I had my injectors out for bgkast to rebuild them, I decided to go ahead and replace my glow plugs as I had no good idea when PO had done this. Prior to...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-02-2009, 01:08 PM

Replies: 0

FS: 1981 240D, 4-speed

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Posted By Ross Davis

FS: 1981 240D, 4-speed

Not mine, but here's the Winston-Salem Craigslist link:

http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/ctd/1134447958.html

I can't be in the market, but it seems like it might have potential.

Ross

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-29-2009, 06:45 PM

Replies: 8

Tutor for timing chain replacement in N.C.?

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Posted By Ross Davis

leathermang: Thanks for the encouragement. I...

leathermang: Thanks for the encouragement. I will definately refer to my CD version of the FSM, as you suggested in your PM. I have seen a "chain linkage press" (my description) in the Tool Rental...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-29-2009, 11:19 AM

Replies: 8

Tutor for timing chain replacement in N.C.?

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Posted By Ross Davis

oldsinner: Thanks for your input. I know that...

oldsinner: Thanks for your input. I know that this is somewhat of a controversial topic on this board, with knowledgeable arguments on both sides. My reasons for wanting to go ahead and change the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-29-2009, 10:43 AM

Replies: 8

Tutor for timing chain replacement in N.C.?

Views: 832

Posted By Ross Davis

Tutor for timing chain replacement in N.C.?

Good morning.

I am interested in enlisting someone to help me replace my timing chain and set proper injection pump timing (1982 300cd, ~140k, erratically documented past maintenance history). I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-11-2008, 10:27 AM

Replies: 13

Ideas for removing (REAL) tight half-axle?

Views: 1,165

Posted By Ross Davis

Well, I took the diff with the attached/stuck 1/2...

Well, I took the diff with the attached/stuck 1/2 axle to a local independent shop this morning. They seemed to think I had been doing something wrong, as there is no good reason that axle shouldn't...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-11-2008, 06:37 AM

Replies: 13

Ideas for removing (REAL) tight half-axle?

Views: 1,165

Posted By Ross Davis

O.k., I think I get it. You're suggesting slide...

O.k., I think I get it. You're suggesting slide the "new" axle into diff without any spacers, place C-clip on, and then estimate the space that any spacer would need to take up.

I can see that...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2008, 09:46 PM

Replies: 13

Ideas for removing (REAL) tight half-axle?

Views: 1,165

Posted By Ross Davis

Jimmy: Thanks for the thoughts. There usually...

Jimmy: Thanks for the thoughts. There usually is wiggle room to life, I just seem to have run out lately! But seriously, I had just encountered several threads on here with folks struggling to get...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2008, 08:18 PM

Replies: 13

Ideas for removing (REAL) tight half-axle?

Views: 1,165

Posted By Ross Davis

Thoughts on the next step?...

As I shared in my thread about driveshaft/flex disc troubles, I now have the differential out/off of the car. However, that driver's side 1/2 shaft is still stuck. So, I'm trying to figure out what...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2008, 08:06 PM

Replies: 15

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

Views: 1,823

Posted By Ross Davis

It's out...

Gentlemen (and any ladies that tune in), thank you for your help and indulgence.

I have the differential (with the blasted driver's side 1/2 shaft still in) out, the driveshaft out, and both flex...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-10-2008, 05:39 AM

Replies: 15

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

Views: 1,823

Posted By Ross Davis

Thanks for the replies. I have also found some...

Thanks for the replies. I have also found some useful older theads. I wasn't able to work on things much yesterday, but am hoping to get home early enough today to re-try some of your suggestions....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 09:30 PM

Replies: 15

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

Views: 1,823

Posted By Ross Davis

I did try it BillyBob...

I did; I rushed home from work after I had read your e-mail, convinced that I would have the differential on my work-bench by dark.

Unfortunately, it's still under the car. I went after those...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 09:11 PM

Replies: 15

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

Views: 1,823

Posted By Ross Davis

That's exactly what's happening, Charlie. The...

That's exactly what's happening, Charlie. The drive shaft will not move toward the front of the car, away from the flex disc that remains attached to the diff.

I will try some more with my...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 09:08 PM

Replies: 15

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

Views: 1,823

Posted By Ross Davis

Thanks, Stevo. That's sort of where I'm...

Thanks, Stevo.

That's sort of where I'm perplexed. I have loosened the intermediate bearing AND the clamping nut, with zero resulting fore/aft movement of the driveshaft. To be honest, it's still...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 02:46 PM

Replies: 15

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

Views: 1,823

Posted By Ross Davis

Thanks for replying Forced...I feel pretty...

Thanks for replying Forced...I feel pretty certain that I have those out. That is what I am referring to by "intermediate bearing bolts"; I'm trying to apply FSM language, but may have used the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 02:44 PM

Replies: 15

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

Views: 1,823

Posted By Ross Davis

I should be more specific...

(1) Does loosening the "clamping nut" more and more increase the likelihood of being able to slide the propeller shaft forward, or is it just a matter of it not being "tight"?

(2) Once the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 02:41 PM

Replies: 15

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

Views: 1,823

Posted By Ross Davis

Trying to separate propeller shaft from differential..

So, I've gotten this far in my quest to remove/replace my rear axles. The driver's side 1/2 axle would not come out of diff, so I have resorted to taking down the differential.

I have the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 10:45 AM

Replies: 5

Can you swap out the rear diff with axles still connected?

Views: 692

Posted By Ross Davis

I'm not suprised that it does. I refer to my CD...

I'm not suprised that it does. I refer to my CD version of the FSM as often as I can, but find its organization difficult sometimes. Most of the DIY articles/pictorials on here demonstrate removal...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-08-2008, 10:33 AM

Replies: 5

Can you swap out the rear diff with axles still connected?

Views: 692

Posted By Ross Davis

I am literally right in the middle of removing...

I am literally right in the middle of removing the diff with the driver's side axle still attached. My axles are out of the wheel hubs. I do foresee some trouble navigating around the exhaust pipe,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-07-2008, 07:54 AM

Replies: 11

Can a tow truck haul a w123 with rear wheels off?

Views: 985

Posted By Ross Davis

Is there any real need to lower/disassemble the exhaust?

Thanks for your reply Brian. There is a pretty good write-up in the DIY wiki section, and last night I ran across a fairly detailed reply of yours to someone's similar scenario.

Right now, my...

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