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Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2012, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By 80's old school
What fuse? I was told there was no fuel pump...

What fuse? I was told there was no fuel pump fuse on this model.
Forum: Tech Help 08-05-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By 80's old school
560 SL Fuel Pump Shorted out... now no start

I have an 1986 560 SL. While trying to tighten the banjo fittings, I shorted out the wires with my wrench. ( I know...bad thing)

Now the fuel pumps will not turn on. If I supply power to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2009, 10:21 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 57,011
Posted By 80's old school
Does the roof have roofing tar on it? If so, it...

Does the roof have roofing tar on it? If so, it is easy to apply and works really well. I have restored old motorhomes before and I just roll it or brush it over the old stuff.

Have you started...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-29-2009, 09:54 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 57,011
Posted By 80's old school
So any new updates with the motorhome???

So any new updates with the motorhome???
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,802
Posted By 80's old school
OK, I understand what you are saying.

OK, I understand what you are saying.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2009, 10:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,802
Posted By 80's old school
I took the switchover valve out and ran the boost...

I took the switchover valve out and ran the boost line straight to the ALDA. Works great.

I will possibly use a boost gage just to be sure. Actually the center vents work great......only...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2009, 08:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,802
Posted By 80's old school
I keep waiting for the "being cheaper than car...

I keep waiting for the "being cheaper than car payment" time to happen!!

At this rate I could have bought an AMG 55.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2009, 08:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,802
Posted By 80's old school
Thanks for the info about the pressure switch. I...

Thanks for the info about the pressure switch. I will check into that.

BTW, I read the post that you wanted me to read before posting again....guess I don't get it. I asked a question about...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,802
Posted By 80's old school
WTF....It always seems to be something

I keep repairing things and the more I repair...the more I find broken!!!

I was driving yesterday and when accelerating I heard some clicking under the dash and the power of the engine was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,591
Posted By 80's old school
Wow!! Thanks, this is way worse than mine was!!

Wow!! Thanks, this is way worse than mine was!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By 80's old school
I see your point....my bad...

I see your point....my bad...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2009, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By 80's old school
added the full story in another post.....please...

added the full story in another post.....please read my other post because this could happen to your car!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,591
Posted By 80's old school
more pics

More pics
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,591
Posted By 80's old school
Please read!! Found the cause of water in floorboard

Folks, I posted earlier today about getting water in my read floorboard.. Well I found the issue. I knew the issue was a large one when I pulled out the garden hose and gave the car a complete...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 879
Posted By 80's old school
HELP....getting water in back floorboard.

Please help! I have water getting in my rear passenger floorboard. I pulled my rear carpet out earlier today. It was sopping wet. I dried the floorboard out and put the carpet in the garage to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,031
Posted By 80's old school
Come on...quit being rednecks!!! Fix the exhaust...

Come on...quit being rednecks!!! Fix the exhaust right!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 701
Posted By 80's old school
Nah...you need an alignment. I swapped my left...

Nah...you need an alignment. I swapped my left front to the right and vice versa. Had a bad pull. Drove a few hundred miles and now it is not pulling so bad. I guess it eventually wore that tire...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 01:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By 80's old school
Hmmmm...hope they don't do that down here!!

Hmmmm...hope they don't do that down here!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,232
Posted By 80's old school
What do you actually get calling...

What do you actually get calling 1-800-4Mercedes??? I know this number is on my 07 Mercedes as well as my 85. Will they come to the rescue?? Will it cost me?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By 80's old school
Ohhh..that is true! I might be best served to...

Ohhh..that is true! I might be best served to pull the EGR off and build some form of blocking plates.. My state does not do inspections on Diesels. Yeah Texas!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,339
Posted By 80's old school
Thanks for the info Jeff. Definitely something...

Thanks for the info Jeff. Definitely something to think about!!!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By 80's old school
Did I hear someone mention "put a BB in the...

Did I hear someone mention "put a BB in the vacuum line and call it a day"?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By 80's old school
Can you simply just pull the vacuum line off the...

Can you simply just pull the vacuum line off the EGR, disconnect the line from where ever it goes and plug the (I am assuming switchover valve that operates the EGR)?

Will the EGR stay closed then?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2009, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,479
Posted By 80's old school
EGR info needed

I have an 85 300D. Will plugging the line to the EGR help anything? What does it help?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,339
Posted By 80's old school
Well I am going to keep it coming. I will hbe...

Well I am going to keep it coming. I will hbe getting the car either this weekend or next. To all of you 240D afficianados, this car is beyond restoring economically. The transmission is toast,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,307
Posted By 80's old school
They were in my XJ8. When I upgraded to an XJR. ...

They were in my XJ8. When I upgraded to an XJR. With stiffer seats, air ride suspension tuned to "handle good", 20 inch tires, 15inch brembo brakes, 400HP supercharged engine. The comfy ride...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,307
Posted By 80's old school
Over Christmas I drove my 300D nonstop from San...

Over Christmas I drove my 300D nonstop from San Diego to Houston (1500 miles, 24hr + driving). No cruise...feet fine never noticed. Also seat was VERY comfortable. Much more comfortable than my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,339
Posted By 80's old school
Thanks....I will check them out! I think the 240...

Thanks....I will check them out! I think the 240 will work nice especially since I will only turn it 1800 RPM.

BTW Cessna 5354......what do you fly? I used to fly a 172P.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,339
Posted By 80's old school
[quote=kalpol;2112231]I don't know anything about...

[quote=kalpol;2112231]I don't know anything about the injection pumps / governors but isn't there a test in the manual to test the governor on the pump (if that's where it is) - the wide open...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,339
Posted By 80's old school
I was planning on using a plate about 3/4 to 1...

I was planning on using a plate about 3/4 to 1 inch thick to keep rotating mass up. Also you will be turning a quite large (rotor?) in the generator as well.

I should be going to pick up the...
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