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Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-17-2012, 11:03 AM

Replies: 11

Transmission Leak {slight}

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Posted By mozark

That sounds OK, if the fluid's hot. My 85 is...

That sounds OK, if the fluid's hot. My 85 is sensitive to being overfilled. Just wondered, since it didn't seem as if it leaked before service from your 1st post.

MM

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-17-2012, 07:53 AM

Replies: 11

Transmission Leak {slight}

Views: 1,453

Posted By mozark

How much fluid do you have in there? Full on...

How much fluid do you have in there?

Full on the dipstick is at full operating temperature. Filled to "Full" cold is overfilled. You'll get leaks.

MM

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2012, 06:28 PM

Replies: 10

Manually shifting your diesel?

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Posted By mozark

The 85 300TD manual states: "S" Slope. ...

The 85 300TD manual states:

"S" Slope.
Upshift to 3rd gear only. Suitable for meduim range up or down grades.

"L" Low.
Upshift to 2nd gear only. For driving in mountainous regions. Since...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-15-2012, 12:41 PM

Replies: 9

Anyone interested in an OM617 turbo with 200,000 and good compression?

Views: 1,139

Posted By mozark

With or without SLS? i.e. Wagon or...

With or without SLS?

i.e. Wagon or Sedan/Coupe

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-10-2012, 05:31 PM

Replies: 19

What do you guys do to prevent massive condensation in the trunk?

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Posted By mozark

To have massive condensation you have to have a...

To have massive condensation you have to have a lot of moisture present. It doesn't really matter how well ventilated the trunk is, when the car's stationary it's behaving essentially as a closed...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-05-2012, 06:47 AM

Replies: 14

1985 300d brake caliper match

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Posted By mozark

Correct MM

Correct

MM

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-02-2012, 10:09 PM

Replies: 11

Oval'd nut???

Views: 1,102

Posted By mozark

Possibly a distorted thread Locknut, also called...

Possibly a distorted thread Locknut, also called an eliptical offset nut, I think.

MM

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-31-2012, 09:29 PM

Replies: 82

In search of a reliable wagon

Views: 8,112

Posted By mozark

These are expensive cars if you're not going to...

These are expensive cars if you're not going to look after them and perform your own maintenance, and they do need to be looked after, but are reliable if maintained. They are also extraordinarally...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-28-2012, 06:40 PM

Replies: 28

Arguably the best thing to do with an OM617 (One for panZZer?)

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Posted By mozark

I'd be happy to take photos, but fair warning,...

I'd be happy to take photos, but fair warning, the 40 Ford Sedan is 3rd or 4th in the queue. Following the 85 TD I have to finish a 4BTA engine swap, then the 40 Ford has to fight with a 52 Dodge PW...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-28-2012, 11:38 AM

Replies: 28

Arguably the best thing to do with an OM617 (One for panZZer?)

Views: 4,305

Posted By mozark

40 Ford with 300D

I have a 40 Ford Tudor Sedan, largely disassembled since I discovered a cracked crank about 10 years ago, that was to be the recipient of the 617 from an 85TD that I took out of service about the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-25-2012, 07:46 PM

Replies: 300

How old are we Shop Forum members?

Views: 26,380

Posted By mozark

52. I can't believe that I almost literally...

52.

I can't believe that I almost literally put our 85TD out to pasture when I was 42, and now, almost 10 years later, I'll have her on the road again in a couple of weeks.

MM

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

10-21-2012, 11:54 AM

Replies: 1

85 TD rear bumper parts wanted

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Posted By mozark

85 TD rear bumper parts wanted

I'm looking for some or all of the rear bumper elements for an 85 Wagon (not sure if they interchange with a sedan.)

What I absolutely need are the LH and RH steel reinforcements that fix the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-19-2012, 12:17 PM

Replies: 0

85 300TD, back after 9 years

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Posted By mozark

85 300TD, back after 9 years

Thought I'd share this. I'm putting an 85 Wagon back in service after better than 9 years. It's been sitting outside since, well you can see the inspection sticker.

When I parked it everything...

Forum: Site Feedback

10-19-2012, 07:49 AM

Replies: 2

test

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Posted By mozark

photo test

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Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-08-2012, 02:27 PM

Replies: 10

how to start Diesel Engine outside of car

Views: 7,489

Posted By mozark

Your setup sounds too complicated to me. ...

Your setup sounds too complicated to me.

It's simple to wire it as if it were in a vehicle. Battery cable from positive post to the hot lug on the starter. Negative post to ground the engine. 14...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-07-2012, 07:54 PM

Replies: 5

Wheel dollies

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Posted By mozark

I have a set of these from Sears: I...

I have a set of these from Sears:

I got them to move a 52 Power Wagon around, so they'll handle a MB.

MM

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