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Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By netboy
Thanx Mom

Thanx Mom
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By netboy
Hooked the original SD brake booster up to a vac...

Hooked the original SD brake booster up to a vac pump and it ops ckd good. Found out that a SD booster will fit a D, but a D booster has too large of diameter and won't fit on a SD..The only thing I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-16-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By netboy
I've got some extra brake boost vac lines from...

I've got some extra brake boost vac lines from other MBs. I'll hook that up to my vac pump with the MC install and see if it assists.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 705
Posted By netboy
83 SD Hard brakes. Signs of a bad booster?

My 83 SD has the opposite of soft pedal caused by air in the lines. The pedal gets hard but will not stop the car. So far I have bled all 4 calipers, replaced master Cylinder, changed the front...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,229
Posted By netboy
My 91 350SDL has the same heat issue. No heat at...

My 91 350SDL has the same heat issue. No heat at hwy speeds but super hot at idle. I replaced the aux pump (which is buried in the firewall) and still have the same issue. And the aux pump was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,895
Posted By netboy
good luck

good luck
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-10-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,895
Posted By netboy
I know this sounds strange but the next time you...

I know this sounds strange but the next time you drive it at highway speeds do this when its safe of course- apply your brakes hard and see if temp increases coming out of the vents. I've had 2 MBs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 986
Posted By netboy
Yes I primed it and turned the engine thru by...

Yes I primed it and turned the engine thru by rotating the crank. With the IP out of the car I should be able to apply fuel to the IP, rotate it with a cordless drill and get fuel out the ports
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 986
Posted By netboy
Thx for the info. It is a turbo engine from a...

Thx for the info. It is a turbo engine from a 83SD and the IP is out of the engine. I understand about the position of the cam. So if I get them freed up and working properly I should be able to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 986
Posted By netboy
R&R inj pump. timed, but no fuel during crank

When I got this 617 engine it had been sitting for years so I checked the basics and tried to start it with no luck. It tried to start but would not. So I pulled the fuel lines off and the injection...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By netboy
New alternator- all cluster lights on now

1991 350SDL had a dim glowing BATT light originally. Turns out the ALT was bad. It bench checked bad. Bought a new ALT. Installed it and now all my warning lights stay on after start - BATT BRAKE ABS...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By netboy
Is there any replacement for that crappy...

Is there any replacement for that crappy tensioner that roars at idle or do I just need to order a new one?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By netboy
The belt tension did seem loose and I found the...

The belt tension did seem loose and I found the pulley tensioner out of alignment. The bearings on the tensioner are worn out. When I took the belt off and removed the shock absorber and spring the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By netboy
Intermittant Batt light at idle 350SDL

1991 350 SDL- got a no start from dead batt, charged battery, changed voltage regulator, metered 13.5 VDC at batt. Thinking it was good but next time out got a dim batt light indication at idle. Put...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 11-10-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,030
Posted By netboy
Homemade conversion questions

First off I have been filtering and blending 50/50 WVO in the main tanks in my Dodge and MBs for a few years. I have a 83cd that will not start on grease but will run on it, so my plan is to two tank...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,621
Posted By netboy
Back to the original pics at the top of the...

Back to the original pics at the top of the thread. My 91 350SDL shock Damper makes a wicked loud growl at idle. I removed the bolt and installed a rubber grommet and it quieted for a day or two but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-06-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 550
Posted By netboy
Removing IP questions

I have a 300SD with a bad IP. Only number 1,3,&5 ports are pumping fuel. Trying to change IP and it appears that the oil filter housing will have to be removed for lack of space to move it rearward...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2014, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By netboy
looking for air breather replacement ideas

I have removed some of the breathers on my fleet but not really happy with the mods I have. Any ideas? Please include filter numbers and how you vented the crankcase back to return. Thx
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By netboy
Next question........Will the MB transaxles ends...

Next question........Will the MB transaxles ends (the ball bearing pivot head) come off the shaft like other imports do?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By netboy
I finally found them. Every time I rotated the...

I finally found them. Every time I rotated the gearbox with the drive train it stopped at a blind spot. Finally got lucky.Thx
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-05-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 744
Posted By netboy
cv boot, transaxle r/r

1981 300SD
I have replaced transaxles before but cannot recall the deal on the keeper inside the differential.. I have the outer joints removed but I was thinking there is a snap ring inside the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-27-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,819
Posted By netboy
How do you know when your injectors need...

How do you know when your injectors need attention? What conditions are symptomatic? noises, rough running, lack of power? I have never replaced any injectors. I have smoothed out rough running...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By netboy
I should also add that troubleshooting a...

I should also add that troubleshooting a mechanical issue by trying to extract exact information from the teenager that drives the car can be very difficult. Rethinking all this in my mind today I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2014, 01:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By netboy
The way I interpreted the GP light working as...

The way I interpreted the GP light working as usual and the eng not starting was the GPs were good and so I went elsewhere to find the problem .........I will never assume that again. I will put a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By netboy
My reason for the post was to let the next guy...

My reason for the post was to let the next guy know not to trust the lights, but go ahead and physically pull and test the GPs.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By netboy
Well let me preface this by saying I have five of...

Well let me preface this by saying I have five of these so I thought I had seen it all but I guess not. I didn't know that the relay compared ohms between plugs. It is possible that that part of my...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By netboy
Glowplug light works, glowplugs do not. 1985 300D

1985 300D will not start. Ran fine, shut off one day and would not restart.
Glow plug light comes on and goes off as normal so I assumed that system was good, so I assumed it was compression or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2013, 09:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,196
Posted By netboy
That's it, I smoked the fuse. Sweet. But the Pull...

That's it, I smoked the fuse. Sweet. But the Pull A Part ignition and tumbler that I installed requires a wiggle to turn so I will be ordering a new tumbler from Benz this week. Piece a cake. Thanx...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2013, 08:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,196
Posted By netboy
Ok then, do the brake lights and blinkers run...

Ok then, do the brake lights and blinkers run thru that plug. I may have smoked a fuse to the brakes. I know its plugged correctly presently because the BATT light comes on and goes out at start and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,196
Posted By netboy
The 2 wire tach plug is a different size (that's...

The 2 wire tach plug is a different size (that's the clue that made me remember that the 85s are different) and the 12 pin plug will plug in but its not wired the same. I could plug it in so the...
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