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Forum: Alternative Fuels

02-18-2012, 12:48 PM

Replies: 23

1999 E 300 TD Biodiesel

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Posted By 1fastredsc

The two aren't mutually exclusive. Generally...

The two aren't mutually exclusive. Generally OEM's can't advance injection timing to it's optimal setting for efficiency because it also increases NOx emissions, which is also the same reason why...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-18-2012, 12:15 PM

Replies: 25

Should I let my car warm up

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Posted By 1fastredsc

One more point against idling cold. Two winters...

One more point against idling cold. Two winters ago we had a pretty hard winter here, or at least by our standards (it got down to single digits). So for a few weeks i would let the battleship idle...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-18-2012, 11:46 AM

Replies: 6

Alternator belt query

Views: 847

Posted By 1fastredsc

I'm not sure i understand this scenario...

I'm not sure i understand this scenario correctly. How can only one of the belts squeal? If only one squeals then the other must be turning the pulleys correctly which means there shouldn't be a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-17-2012, 11:16 PM

Replies: 68

EGR Disabling, Good Idea?

Views: 7,394

Posted By 1fastredsc

Three points whunter: 1) The opacity emissions...

Three points whunter:
1) The opacity emissions test will not be a problem for CO or NOx emissions as both gases are relatively transparent. Opacity is mainly a good way to measure the health of a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-17-2012, 04:19 PM

Replies: 68

EGR Disabling, Good Idea?

Views: 7,394

Posted By 1fastredsc

EGR's are also meant to help reduce NOx, HC, and...

EGR's are also meant to help reduce NOx, HC, and CO emissions, by recycling the exhaust gases for another go through. It forces the NOx to separate back into N2 and O2, which allows the O2 to finish...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-14-2012, 11:23 AM

Replies: 83

Where to Buy Monark Injectors?

Views: 31,236

Posted By 1fastredsc

I guess i shouldn't have used the term "silver...

I guess i shouldn't have used the term "silver bullet". However because of the youtube videos showing that nice finely atomized conical spray pattern of the Monarks vs. the garden hose looking stream...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-11-2012, 10:47 PM

Replies: 83

Where to Buy Monark Injectors?

Views: 31,236

Posted By 1fastredsc

Seriously, you can't leave us with a cliffhanger...

Seriously, you can't leave us with a cliffhanger like that. I was looking to rebuild or have my injectors rebuilt this summer but now you are suggesting that Monarks aren't the silver bullet they...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

05-17-2010, 05:20 PM

Replies: 2

WTB 1985 300sd wheels

Views: 477

Posted By 1fastredsc

I did a google search for bundts wheels and they...

I did a google search for bundts wheels and they look like my wheels so i'm assuming that's it.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

05-17-2010, 02:34 PM

Replies: 2

WTB 1985 300sd wheels

Views: 477

Posted By 1fastredsc

WTB 1985 300sd wheels

My local tire shop says that one of my wheels has a slight wobble to it, like it is bent. They are the stock 14" wheels that came with the car, and i'm interested in buying some good, straight,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-23-2010, 09:32 AM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

Where is the ground strap?

Where is the ground strap?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-22-2010, 09:44 AM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

Man, things are kind of quite around here....... ...

Man, things are kind of quite around here.......

Well this morning i tried to see if my theory would hold any water, where if the car while running was at 14+V but not running and only powered by...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-21-2010, 09:16 AM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

Ok, i was checking some things on the car...

Ok, i was checking some things on the car yesterday and found something that was indirectly related i think. Two or three years ago i had the alternator bench tested and rebuilt at a local automotive...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-18-2010, 11:36 PM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

Ok so i parked the car on my driveway (already...

Ok so i parked the car on my driveway (already inclined) and on ramps (even more inclined) to fill the coolant system from the front of the motor. I used the top radiator hose, filled it up, put it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-08-2010, 02:09 PM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

Thank you, i will try that after work. Hopefully...

Thank you, i will try that after work. Hopefully i can find an IR thermometer in walmart or autozone around here.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-08-2010, 01:55 PM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

How can i accurately read the coolant temperature...

How can i accurately read the coolant temperature with a thermometer?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-08-2010, 09:11 AM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

This isn't the one on the thermostat. I'm talking...

This isn't the one on the thermostat. I'm talking about the two sensors on the head, drivers side. One located in the middle of the head, the other on the same side but toward the front of the head.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-08-2010, 08:24 AM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

bump

bump

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-07-2010, 11:59 PM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

And the car is a 1985 300SD......

And the car is a 1985 300SD......

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-07-2010, 11:37 PM

Replies: 23

Temperature sensor

Views: 2,184

Posted By 1fastredsc

Temperature sensor

Hello,

I'm trying to sort out a strange hot running engine issue. It started some time ago and i tried the following: replacing the radiator, water pump, and thermostat. However it still runs at...

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