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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-24-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Posted By 54dan
As kind of a shot in the dark, I’ve ordered a...

As kind of a shot in the dark, I’ve ordered a 123-300-23-25-MBZ from pelican parts and a metal ball from eBay.

In the theatre of my mind, the two can go together to make something like the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Posted By 54dan
At least the rubber part is smooshed out and...

At least the rubber part is smooshed out and causing the loss of about 1/2 of the throttle. I have not removed to see about the plastic ball on the back, but will shortly.

-Dan
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Posted By 54dan
W123 accelerator firewall pivot

I’m looking for a 123-300-13-40 Accelerator linkage pivot mount for a 1985 300TD. It bolts to the firewall with two screws and connects the accelerator pedal linkage to the engine accelerator shaft....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-06-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,040
Posted By 54dan
Hey all, Yes, the 300D was sold to (stolen...

Hey all,

Yes, the 300D was sold to (stolen by) a local craigslist buyer.

Sadly, I don't think it found nearly as good of a home as the 300TD did with Jim. I love that story and I'm so glad...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-02-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,040
Posted By 54dan
Exclamation FS: 1976 115 300D with 4-speed conversion

Hey all,

I'm not driving my old 115 300D 4-speed manual conversion anymore and it needs to go to someone who can have some fun with it. I've owned the car since 2011 and I did the 4-speed...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-23-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 741
Posted By 54dan
Hey Bob, Yep, I really don't want to mess...

Hey Bob,

Yep, I really don't want to mess with shipping but I'm also sure that I'll never need this stuff. I envisioned seeing this stuff sitting in a useless pile 10 years from now and figured...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 07-21-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 741
Posted By 54dan
FREE: 300TD bumpers, etc

I recently installed Euro bumpers and lights on my '85 300TD. So, I have the US bumpers and lights (headlight/foglight assemblies and turn signals, no backup lights). Free if you want to come get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-19-2014, 07:49 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 56,629
Posted By 54dan
Hmm..

Hey David,

The flywheel's balance condition would certainly be a likely suspect for your vibration issues. But, are you sure the easy stuff like engine mounts aren't to blame? Sometimes it's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,024
Posted By 54dan
Hey all, I've decided to thin out the fleet...

Hey all,

I've decided to thin out the fleet and have decided that this 1976 w115 300d (now with 4-speed swap) needs a new home.

Non-turbo motor starts and runs well, although it has always had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-05-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 56,629
Posted By 54dan
I used these guys for both of my conversions: ...

I used these guys for both of my conversions:

Drive Line Service Of Atlanta | Repair Rebuild and Custom Build Drivshafts (http://www.drivelinesvcofatlanta.com)

I called them first, they...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,638
Posted By 54dan
Thanks!

Thanks very much, guys ... Shortsguy, yep those were the ones ... and PP did indeed have those parts when I entered the PNs ... at least the nut was in stock ($3.75) and the seal had to be ordered...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,638
Posted By 54dan
P/N for 4-speed 716.005 iron case output shaft seal & nut?

Hey all,

Got a looser-than-I-like output shaft yoke on one of my 4-speed conversions. Got a good used yoke but want to replace the oil seal and the staked nut that holds the yoke onto the output...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 56,629
Posted By 54dan
Attached is a pic of how deep I pressed the pilot...

Attached is a pic of how deep I pressed the pilot bearing in my last conversion -- to the bottom of the chamfer in the bore.

-Dan
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 56,629
Posted By 54dan
You need to be careful when driving in a pilot...

You need to be careful when driving in a pilot bearing that the driving socket only contacts the outside of the bearing. If it presses on the inside, it will ruin the bearing. Sounds like that may...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 56,629
Posted By 54dan
The Neutral Safety Switch and reverse light...

The Neutral Safety Switch and reverse light switch harness goes through a grommet in the transmission tunnel and up to a 4-prong plug on the left side of the center console near where the driver's...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 56,629
Posted By 54dan
A professional shop would balance and resurface...

A professional shop would balance and resurface the flywheel, reinstall it with new bolts, install a new pilot bearing, release bearing (the one that rides on the input shaft collar), new pressure...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-11-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By 54dan
Hey Jim, awesome! Holler at me when you're...

Hey Jim, awesome! Holler at me when you're coming down. I'll pm contact info.

-Dan
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,024
Posted By 54dan
Hey DeliveryValve, It wasn't off by much ......

Hey DeliveryValve,

It wasn't off by much ... I asked the machinist and he showed me where he hit the flywheel with what looked like a 1/2" drill, maybe 3/16" deep twice in the same spot. He added...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-10-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 641
Posted By 54dan
WTB: 1973/earlier w115/4 steering wheel

Have 1976 w115 300d and am looking for one of the earlier steering wheels.

Many thanks in advance!

-Dan
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-10-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 882
Posted By 54dan
Just to close this thread out ... with the help...

Just to close this thread out ... with the help from several forum members I got all the pieces and this weekend drove the car with it's new manual transmission. It is awesome, thanks very much for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-10-2013, 08:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,024
Posted By 54dan
Talking Success!!

Got everything all buttoned up and the '76 w115 300d rolled out of the shop under its own power via direct non-fluid drive! She really is a joy to drive like this ... peppier off the low-end than...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,024
Posted By 54dan
Thumbs up Progress so far...

Very happy with the conversion so far. It is interesting that this conversion only needs 2 1/4 inches of shortening on the shift rods -- I suppose that the w115 engine must sit a little farther back...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-09-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By 54dan
Thumbs up Awesome! PM Sent ... Anyone else, holler if...

Awesome! PM Sent ...

Anyone else, holler if you have a tranny or an output shaft...

Thanks!!

-Dan
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-08-2013, 08:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By 54dan
WTB: iron case 4-speed manual or good output shaft/yoke for same

I swapped an iron case 4-speed manual into my 300TD ... noticed that the output yoke on the ebay-sourced tranny was a little wobbly with some significant play. I put the trans in the car anyways to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-30-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,024
Posted By 54dan
Alas it's a 240 28 lb flywheel. I'm very happy...

Alas it's a 240 28 lb flywheel. I'm very happy with the 240 flywheel in my 300TD -- I can't tell the difference between how it runs now with the 28 lb 240 flywheel and how it ran with the old...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-29-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,024
Posted By 54dan
Smile w115 300d 4-speed manual swap

So, I had such a great time putting a manual 4-speed in my 1985 300TD:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/334272-300d-4-speed-swap-you-happy.html

...that I decided it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 923
Posted By 54dan
There should be a harness with the male end of...

There should be a harness with the male end of that connector coming from the reverse light switch on the shifter if its the plug I'm thinking of. It probably fell down in the tunnel carpet. On...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-12-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,085
Posted By 54dan
I am still smiling over the manual transmission...

I am still smiling over the manual transmission conversion in my 300TD... one of the most satisfying projects I have ever undertaken. Reckon I liked it so much that I am gathering parts to do the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,269
Posted By 54dan
Guess I did not understand the criticality of...

Guess I did not understand the criticality of this structure. I should have prefaced my comments with "after a satisfactory safety inspection..."
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,269
Posted By 54dan
Wink It depends...

I think it depends on what you're used to. If you're used to old vehicles with essentially no suspension it would be no big deal if you looked at the expedition as an adventure and took lots of...
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