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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-24-2019, 03:21 PM
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Views: 681
Posted By BHutch
FS 1985 300 SD

I'm selling my 1985 300SD with 157,495 miles for $2,000 or best offer. Craigslist add link below:

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-hadley-1985-mercedes-benz-300-sd/6963843931.html
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-24-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 582
Posted By BHutch
FS 1985 300 SD

I'm selling my 1985 300SD with 157,495 miles for $2,000 or best offer. Craigslist add link below:

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-hadley-1985-mercedes-benz-300-sd/6963843931.html
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By BHutch
On my 85 300sd there is a bank of them on the...

On my 85 300sd there is a bank of them on the passenger side behind the center console. They use electrical signals from the CCU to control the vacuum pods. In my case the keg room flap changeover...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By BHutch
The secondary pump was resealed due to a leak.

The secondary pump was resealed due to a leak.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By BHutch
UPDATE:

Cause of no legroom flaps was a bad changeover valve - not vacuum pod or CCU.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By BHutch
Drove the car home yesterday and back to work...

Drove the car home yesterday and back to work today. So far no repeat of the symptoms. Axle shaft is believable to me since one of mine leaks. I need to get a repeat of the symptoms in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By BHutch
I don't think it is road surface related at all. ...

I don't think it is road surface related at all. It was happening on un-plowed roads. I will be driving it home from work tonight so I will see if it happens again.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2014, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By BHutch
My Indy said they didn't have to move the...

My Indy said they didn't have to move the driveshaft to get to the secondary pump. Ice/snow in the tires or wheels was my first thought but the frequency of the vibration was so fast and my speeds...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By BHutch
Huge Vibration

I was on my way home from my Indy in heavy snow. Because of the snow I was driving at low speeds (between 20-40 mph) and losing traction from time to time. The roads were level. Periodically I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-10-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By BHutch
W126 Rear Window Glass

My 300SD has a cracked rear window. I'm still sorting out the details of the insurance but, at the moment, it appears that the insurance will not cover the cost of replacing with genuine MB glass. ...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-05-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,223
Posted By BHutch
I will also, of course, need to tap into switched...

I will also, of course, need to tap into switched power.
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-05-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,223
Posted By BHutch
Best place to tap into electrical system?

I will be adding a couple of circuits to my 85 300sd. One for powered sub, one for a seat heater. Where is the best place to tie into both 12v and chasid grounds? I don't see any spare fuse...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Posted By BHutch
In retrospect maybe the two threads would have...

In retrospect maybe the two threads would have been better as one. My thinking was that the issue of the quality of re-manufactured CCU units was separate from whether or not one needed a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By BHutch
update

So, I spoke with my Indy this morning and, based on my description of the symptoms, he feels like it is not the CCU and is leaning towards a vacuum issue. I'm going to visit him later this month and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2014, 09:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,153
Posted By BHutch
Rebuilt CCU brands

Does anyone have any experience with the non-MB rebuilt CCU units? It looks like the options are Programma and Beckman. Pelican gives Programma only one thumbs up vs. four for Beckman. The genuine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-03-2014, 10:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By BHutch
Hmmmm. It would seem the only way know if it is...

Hmmmm. It would seem the only way know if it is the CCU is to swap out for new/rebuilt. That's a pricey part but for a daily driver in the Northeast in Winter floor heat is pretty nice. I just want...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-01-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,794
Posted By BHutch
Climate Control Safe Mode

I'm trying to track down the cause of a "defrost only" situation with my 300SD. I'm tired of cold feet!

I am curious to know what - if anything - causes a CCU to go in "safe mode" besides vacuum...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By BHutch
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-26-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By BHutch
Leg Room Flap Vac Element 85 300sd

I have been unable to locate a replacement leg room flap vacuum actuator (pod) for my 85 300SD. Does anyone know the part #? Every place I have looked (including here) lists all of the pods except...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-20-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By BHutch
Update:

Posted on Western Mass Craigslist for $6,000 OBO.

1985 Mercedes Benz 300sd (http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/4295985198.html)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-17-2014, 10:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By BHutch
Some additional photos

Some additional photos here:

Flickr: bhutchison2010's Photostream (http://flickr.com/photos/bradfordhutchison/)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,778
Posted By BHutch
Just an update for a long ago thread that I never...

Just an update for a long ago thread that I never resolved. I have no idea what contributed to the smoking at idle but it is a problem that long ago corrected itself. I'll leave the speculation to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-05-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By BHutch
One clarification: The car lived with me in NC...

One clarification: The car lived with me in NC until late 2010. It's first New England Winter it spent in the garage while I used public transportation. It only saw daily winter use starting in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-05-2014, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By BHutch
Some more photos

More photos.....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-05-2014, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,532
Posted By BHutch
1985 300SD Western MA - Southern Car

Current Mileage: 122,000
Asking Price: $6,500 OBO
Location: Western Massachusetts
VIN#:WDBCB20C1FA175226

I bought this car in NC in 2008 with 84,000 on the odometer and since that time it has...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By BHutch
Thanks, I THINK I know how to drain the power...

Thanks, I THINK I know how to drain the power steering fluid without a turkey baster, but it wouldn't kill me to hear how you would go about it....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By BHutch
Steering box problems

So, yesterday, out of the blue my power steering started functioning only to the left. Turning to the right required effort. Before this, the steering was tight and there were no noises or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-30-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,421
Posted By BHutch
Baby Seat in a W126?

Anyone have any experience with a baby seat in a W126 300SD? I know there are no tether anchors but has anyone installed them aftermarket?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By BHutch
The die was integral with the compressor oil, not...

The die was integral with the compressor oil, not a separate product. I'm pretty sure it was double end-capped PAG-150. The system had R134 in it (it had been professionally changed over to R134...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 863
Posted By BHutch
I'm almost certain that the liquid is the oil...

I'm almost certain that the liquid is the oil (colored neon green to help find leaks with a UV light) that I added to the compressor and AC system when first assembled and charged. It was clearly...
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