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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-20-2011, 11:14 AM

Replies: 6

1995 E300D cruise control

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Posted By larrylarkin

1995 E300D cruise control

This morning I used the cruise control and set it at 45 mph the
motor suddenly went to wide open and I had to use the brakes to slow it down. the cruise control would not de-energize so I used the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-26-2011, 10:16 AM

Replies: 3

Windshield wiper problem

Views: 784

Posted By larrylarkin

It does a full sweep except on intermitten! On...

It does a full sweep except on intermitten! On intermitten it may work for a while but then it may make only 1/2 sweep or less and "park" whereever it stops. It may stay there or make another partial...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-26-2011, 09:29 AM

Replies: 3

Windshield wiper problem

Views: 784

Posted By larrylarkin

Windshield wiper problem

On my E 300 diesel (1995) the wipers have a mind of their own.
The continous run on both medium and high will work but the wiper
will not "park" right. On intermitten it may work while cold but ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-25-2011, 07:51 AM

Replies: 2

Rough shifting

Views: 651

Posted By larrylarkin

Thanks for the info vstech! I removed the...

Thanks for the info vstech!
I removed the portion of the intake that goes over the top of the head, the noise supprressor over the injectors and looked for a loose vacumn hose. I found that one had...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-24-2011, 10:57 AM

Replies: 2

Rough shifting

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Posted By larrylarkin

Rough shifting

Yesterday I replaced the glow plugs on my 1995 e300 diesel car. Now the transmission shifts with 'jerk' (too fast).Can anyone tell me what I have done. Does the transmission shift depend on the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-17-2011, 07:22 PM

Replies: 16

1995 300ED Preventitive maintenance?

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Posted By larrylarkin

1995 300ED Preventitive maintenance?

Can anyone advise me on whether I need to change the timing chain and adjust the valves on my 1995 300ed. I bought it with 180k and now I am approaching 200k. It seems to run just fine. Also tutor me...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-17-2011, 10:22 AM

Replies: 4

95 E300D Glow Plugs help

Views: 961

Posted By larrylarkin

95 E300D Glow Plugs help

How do you check and see if a glow plug is defective? I have a 1995 300e
diesel and it is missing when first started. Especially on a cold morning. After starting the glow plug light on the dash...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

02-03-2011, 02:28 PM

Replies: 170

1995 E300 Newest diesel in the fleet. Literally.....

Views: 31,298

Posted By larrylarkin

The tach on my car was doing the same thing yours...

The tach on my car was doing the same thing yours is and I removed the ovpr, took the fuse out and filled it with contact cleaner, shook it and let it dry out. When I replaced the ovpr(with the fuse)...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-30-2011, 09:00 PM

Replies: 8

Outside thermometer

Views: 1,166

Posted By larrylarkin

Biodiesel300td: Received your personal message...

Biodiesel300td:
Received your personal message and sent a reply that I hope you got. I do not know how to get around in this forum. Sorry!!! If you didn't receive the reply let me know?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-30-2011, 06:10 PM

Replies: 8

Outside thermometer

Views: 1,166

Posted By larrylarkin

Biodiesel300td I would like for you to send me a...

Biodiesel300td I would like for you to send me a sensor. Just let me know how you want
the money for the shipping or you can ship it collect. I will pay you for the part if you like! The best way...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-30-2011, 08:59 AM

Replies: 8

Outside thermometer

Views: 1,166

Posted By larrylarkin

Outside thermometer

How hard is it to replace an outside thermometer on a 1995 300e diesel. Also is the thermometer just for a 1995 300e or will thermometers from other models and makes fit and work. I think the sensor...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-29-2011, 09:32 AM

Replies: 3

Question??

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Posted By larrylarkin

Leathermang: In answer to your question????????

Leathermang:
In answer to your question????????

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-29-2011, 09:19 AM

Replies: 3

Question??

Views: 565

Posted By larrylarkin

Question??

A couple of questions:
1. How many miles should a 1995 300e diesel non turbo motor run before
major overhaul. I know that scheduled maintenance has a lot to do with
it and also how and...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-28-2011, 11:40 AM

Replies: 8

Tach works sometimes and sometimes not! 1995 300E Diesel

Views: 1,264

Posted By larrylarkin

I think the problem is in the OVPR as I took it...

I think the problem is in the OVPR as I took it off and removed the fuse and sprayed
contact cleaner in it. After replacing the OVPR the tach works! If it quits again I may invest in a new OVPR. I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-28-2011, 08:20 AM

Replies: 8

Tach works sometimes and sometimes not! 1995 300E Diesel

Views: 1,264

Posted By larrylarkin

BTY OLDWOLF! I noticed you are averaging 32.5...

BTY OLDWOLF!
I noticed you are averaging 32.5 mpg on fuel. Do you dirive much in town or mostly on the road? I drove to Texas and Ok. last week from Al. and got up to 36 mpg+ but in town and around...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-28-2011, 08:11 AM

Replies: 8

Tach works sometimes and sometimes not! 1995 300E Diesel

Views: 1,264

Posted By larrylarkin

Thank for the input OLDWOLF! My next door...

Thank for the input OLDWOLF!
My next door neighbor is a mechanic and he said we will get the car in his shop and try to find the trouble. Glad to know it is not the device on the flywheel as I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-28-2011, 07:55 AM

Replies: 10

Broke down again, starter or alternator?

Views: 866

Posted By larrylarkin

Basstrip, the alternator should be putting...

Basstrip, the alternator should be putting 13-14.5 volts into the battey. If not I would check the brushes on the alternator. If it is not this I would replace (repair the starter)!
First make sure...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-27-2011, 01:50 PM

Replies: 8

Tach works sometimes and sometimes not! 1995 300E Diesel

Views: 1,264

Posted By larrylarkin

Thanks for the info mbdoc! I checked the...

Thanks for the info mbdoc!
I checked the voltage thru the signal wire to where it is connected to the other wire behind the battery and I got only 3.3-3.4 vac. What would you recommend I do next? I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-26-2011, 04:19 PM

Replies: 8

Tach works sometimes and sometimes not! 1995 300E Diesel

Views: 1,264

Posted By larrylarkin

Tach works sometimes and sometimes not! 1995 300E Diesel

I have 1995 300E Diesel and the tach works sometimes and sometimes not
Back in Oct Or Nov of 2010 I posted that the tach did not work and with help from this forum I finally got it working. It...

Forum: Tech Help

01-25-2011, 04:28 PM

Replies: 3

Charging problems

Views: 772

Posted By larrylarkin

Thanks for the input Gilly! The new alternator...

Thanks for the input Gilly!
The new alternator did the trick. Evidently the brush was not making contact with the armature and did not charge. After taking the alternator off and jarring it around...

Forum: Tech Help

01-24-2011, 08:20 AM

Replies: 3

Charging problems

Views: 772

Posted By larrylarkin

Charging problems

Wondering if anyone else has had the same problem and solved it. Last week I drove to Tx and Ok. On the way to Ok my battery went dead and I lost all my electrical power. I made it to Bixby and went...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-04-2010, 08:28 AM

Replies: 5

Tach not working

Views: 761

Posted By larrylarkin

Jeremy5848 Thanks for the information. You are...

Jeremy5848
Thanks for the information. You are correct and I have found the probllem.
It seems to be the connection between the sensor wire and the over-voltage
relay. I bought a new sensor wire...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-27-2010, 11:48 AM

Replies: 5

Tach not working

Views: 761

Posted By larrylarkin

Tach not working

I have a 1995 300E diesel and the tach quit working. Just wondering how do I check and see if it is in the wiring harness or the sensor itself. Sometimes it will work when the car is reved up and...

Forum: Tech Help

11-26-2010, 05:59 PM

Replies: 6

rpm gauge quit working

Views: 1,060

Posted By larrylarkin

RPM gauge quit working

I cleaned the contacts on the fuses and it did not help my problem. It did
help my windshield wiper work continious on intermitten. Thanks!
Jeremy thanks for the information. And thanks again for...

Forum: Tech Help

11-25-2010, 05:53 PM

Replies: 6

rpm gauge quit working

Views: 1,060

Posted By larrylarkin

RPM GAUGE QUIT WORKING

SORRY ABOUT NOT POSTING WHAT AUTOMOBILE THE TACH QUIT WORKING ON. IT IS A 1995 MERCEDES 300E DIESEL. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT IF THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE WIRING OR THE SENSOR ITSELF?...

Forum: Tech Help

11-20-2010, 09:44 PM

Replies: 6

rpm gauge quit working

Views: 1,060

Posted By larrylarkin

rpm gauge quit working

Tach does not work. wondering if it is in the wirenes harness
or the sensor itself. Are there any way of checking the wirenes harness
to see if it is defective or the sensor itself.

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