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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-27-2012, 01:49 PM

Replies: 83

Where to Buy Monark Injectors?

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Posted By Edgeofthewoods

I got a set at Mercedes Source. 98 bucks...

I got a set at Mercedes Source. 98 bucks including the heat shields for my 240D

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-11-2012, 02:02 PM

Replies: 1,601

Diesel Cheaper than Gasoline !!!

Views: 160,828

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Valero #2 $3.65, chevron 3.89 2 miles apart....

Valero #2 $3.65, chevron 3.89 2 miles apart. Unleaded 2.64

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-23-2011, 07:59 PM

Replies: 15

Somethings wrong with Helga!

Views: 1,638

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Humidity is something we see on Discovery Channel...

Humidity is something we see on Discovery Channel in New Mexico. ;)
Sorry I ment the post to be kind of tongue in cheek. (She IS running very well) Have a great Holiday everyone.

PS It was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-23-2011, 06:56 PM

Replies: 15

Somethings wrong with Helga!

Views: 1,638

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Somethings wrong with Helga!

Something is amis with Helga, my 83.240. Her acceleration is, well almost quick. On the interstate her performance Is almost well snappy. I beat a GM 6.2 diesel pick up to.the next light.The engine...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-08-2011, 05:14 PM

Replies: 28

Anyone familiar with block heaters?

Views: 3,471

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

My 240 is.one of those that did not have a...

My 240 is.one of those that did not have a factory block heater. I didn't want to take the chance with the potential block issues and a huge lack time. I installed a Katz k500 hose heater. So.far it...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-01-2011, 01:53 PM

Replies: 3

Alternator adjustment bolt.

Views: 843

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Perfect Thanks folks!

Perfect Thanks folks!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-31-2011, 06:19 PM

Replies: 3

Alternator adjustment bolt.

Views: 843

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Alternator adjustment bolt.

Evening folks. I am hoping someone may have one laying around that I could buy. The Adjusting bolt sheard off and it is a pain to adjust the belt..
Thanks

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-19-2011, 07:58 PM

Replies: 109

240D Roll Call!

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Posted By Edgeofthewoods

83 240d automatic power windows, power sun roof...

83 240d automatic power windows, power sun roof black with palomino interior. Use some oil and leaks a bit, neighbours riding mower will beat it to 20 mph, but Damn its a fun car. Rescued from a...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-14-2011, 06:53 PM

Replies: 161

You might own a diesel IF........

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Posted By Edgeofthewoods

You may own an OLD Diesel when the county asks...

You may own an OLD Diesel when the county asks you to drive along certain roads to help kill mosquitoes.
Or your car is older than some of your co workers. And you are asked to please wait until...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-25-2011, 05:53 PM

Replies: 1

W123 240d Blower woes.

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Posted By Edgeofthewoods

W123 240d Blower woes.

Mercedes never fails to amaze me. When it is cool outside , the ac/heater blower works great. Driving in to work. Blows perfect. Now 6 pm it is 97 degrees and I have the. AC working it blows fine for...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-11-2011, 07:16 PM

Replies: 27

Well this sucks...

Views: 2,370

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Brother good thing your in a W126 and not some...

Brother good thing your in a W126 and not some modern Japanese toy. Two neighbors hit an elk in the past 3 weeks. One was driving a 79 W123 . Totalled the car, he walked away from it. The other was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-11-2011, 04:05 PM

Replies: 1

Shopping

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Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Shopping

Well when I bought my 83 240d it came with an extra engine and transmission. So I am.going to start tearing down the extra engine and start rebuilding it. I need sources to buy parts, sleeves, rings...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-04-2011, 01:42 PM

Replies: 16

MB Gatherings

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Posted By Edgeofthewoods

So any chance of a MB gathering in.New Mexico?

So any chance of a MB gathering in.New Mexico?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-04-2011, 01:40 PM

Replies: 7

Just bragging

Views: 908

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Considering its age. It has a remarkably short...

Considering its age. It has a remarkably short list of issues. Mainly the vacuum system is ripped out and I need to shift it like a manual. But it is a fun car to drive. Slow as molasses in winter...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-02-2011, 11:16 AM

Replies: 7

Just bragging

Views: 908

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Hmmm I really need to turn off the autocorrect in...

Hmmm I really need to turn off the autocorrect in my Droid. Makes me sound more redneck than I really am.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-02-2011, 11:14 AM

Replies: 7

Just bragging

Views: 908

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Just bragging

It's a good feeling driving a $500 Mercedes-Benz and it only took another 150 or so to.get running. I really wonder what my old 240d drove like in 1983. I live on a dirt road and here is not one...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-27-2011, 02:17 PM

Replies: 17

Removing front seats 83 W123

Views: 6,367

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

See I tried that and it won't release from the...

See I tried that and it won't release from the middle. But I'll spend more time this weekend on it.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2011, 02:18 PM

Replies: 17

Removing front seats 83 W123

Views: 6,367

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Thanks for the replies. I am trying to get them...

Thanks for the replies. I am trying to get them our of the car to put new ones in. Sorry for the quality of the pics , dark parking structure camaraderie phone amd a flashlight didnt make hem that...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-26-2011, 01:03 PM

Replies: 17

Removing front seats 83 W123

Views: 6,367

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Removing front seats 83 W123

I have been wrestling with this and for the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the drivers seat in my 83 W123 240d. The Haynes book says to remove the guide rod, then unholy the front bolts,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-10-2011, 10:01 AM

Replies: 86

engine temp. gurus enter here if you dare

Views: 8,738

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Solved

More good advice said for me to post me reply here
Thanks to all the good advice. Helga Die Benz (My 13 and 11 year olds name for the old car.) Is now running a rock steady 85 degs through the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-10-2011, 12:06 AM

Replies: 2

83 240D cooling issues solved

Views: 643

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

83 240D cooling issues solved

Thanks to all the good advice. Helga Die Benz (My 13 and 11 year olds name for the old car.) Is now running a rock steady 85 degs through the New Mexico mountains with the ac on. A new Mercedes...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

07-05-2011, 08:12 PM

Replies: 86

engine temp. gurus enter here if you dare

Views: 8,738

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

I've been reading this thread with great...

I've been reading this thread with great interest. My 83 W123 240d runs @85-90 in town driving . Outside temp @ 95-100 f. However when I get on the interstate and put any sort of grade in front of...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-17-2011, 10:17 AM

Replies: 13

Overfueling 240D

Views: 2,682

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Thanks all the advice. Compression is 330, 340,...

Thanks all the advice. Compression is 330, 340, 340, 340. I am adjusting the valves this weekend. I did back down the Ada until well a1/4 turn at a time and drove it. I got it now so minimal.smoke at...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-16-2011, 04:35 PM

Replies: 13

Overfueling 240D

Views: 2,682

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Thanks for the point in right direction. I found...

Thanks for the point in right direction. I found a link to adjusting ADA.so.clockwise decreases fuel and ccw increases. Can't wait to try it when I get home. from work.
Chuck.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-16-2011, 01:17 PM

Replies: 13

Overfueling 240D

Views: 2,682

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Ok. Stupid question, how do I adjust it? I am...

Ok. Stupid question, how do I adjust it? I am more familiar with the Standyne pumps on the 6.2 and he 6.9 ihi diesel. My Haynes book has nothing on it. Thanks again

Chuck

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-16-2011, 11:25 AM

Replies: 13

Overfueling 240D

Views: 2,682

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Sorry should have added in tje car came out of...

Sorry should have added in tje car came out of Texas Dallas area, and here where I live it is 6580 ft above sea level, onus I am trying to.figure out the vacuum.system that wad ripped out. Long story...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-16-2011, 10:29 AM

Replies: 13

Overfueling 240D

Views: 2,682

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

All.new Wix filters cleaned out the snorkle tube...

All.new Wix filters cleaned out the snorkle tube also.

Thanks
Chuck

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-16-2011, 10:02 AM

Replies: 13

Overfueling 240D

Views: 2,682

Posted By Edgeofthewoods

Overfueling 240D

Good morning all. First I would like to introduce my self. My name is Chuck, I live in Edgewood NM. I am a proud owner of an 83 W123 diesel. I made an.amazing find, bought the car, with an extra...

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