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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,239
Posted By Old Smokey
Of the two types, I have found that one type (the...

Of the two types, I have found that one type (the good ones) are all steel and stay put and are hard to get on and off. When I bought my 300 td wagon last month it had only one hubcap. Owner said...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 907
Posted By Old Smokey
Used some silicone hose yesterday on my 300 td....

Used some silicone hose yesterday on my 300 td. It was left over from a desmog on my landcruiser. The lc guys buy it from Mcmasters Carr company. Very nice stuff, and their online catalogue is very...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 561
Posted By Old Smokey
85 300TD back up lights?

Euro spec wagon. I see no back up lights or provision for them. My owners manual is in German. If it didn't have them when new, is there at least a switch on the tranny (auto) for them? Thanks
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Posted By Old Smokey
Not much to look at compared to most of the...

Not much to look at compared to most of the beautiful cars on this site...... Bought it last week from some friends/clients we were having dinner with. It was 1/2 mile from our house. Visiting over...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Posted By Old Smokey
In my original post, I stated that it was...

In my original post, I stated that it was 'obvious' there was a problem with the front cover not seating......At 60 years old in May, I'm finally comfortable with saying "I was wrong". Ride height...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Posted By Old Smokey
I figured out it's called the SLS pump so I...

I figured out it's called the SLS pump so I searched again and saw youtube video and now I know a lot more about it. Can I remove it and run without it? Anybody done that? I just desmogged my '85...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,554
Posted By Old Smokey
Hydraulic pump on front of engine

Hi, I'm in the middle of a brake job and waiting for parts so decided to tackle some other obvious problems. I am new to the Mercedes Benz, but enjoying the way things are put together (and come...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2013, 11:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,519
Posted By Old Smokey
Not much vapor. I have seen mention of a test to...

Not much vapor. I have seen mention of a test to fill a garbage bag with blow-by. As in, if it fills a 32 gallon trash bag in so many minutes, time to worry. Don't think I'm there yet. Starts really...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,519
Posted By Old Smokey
My oil cap sits nicely and vibrates a bit at...

My oil cap sits nicely and vibrates a bit at operating temp, as long as it's at idle. Is that what you mean? When I rev it up a bit, the cap dances around, but not really too much. (215,000...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,241
Posted By Old Smokey
If they bolt up, why worry if the pistons are a...

If they bolt up, why worry if the pistons are a different size? And I started on my front brakes today and had some siezed pistons in the calipers so I ordered new ones (bendix) from napa, which is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-12-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,399
Posted By Old Smokey
Still have the hubcaps? Need 3 or 4 white. I have...

Still have the hubcaps? Need 3 or 4 white. I have 3 yellow and one red if anyone interested.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,471
Posted By Old Smokey
Wow! That's a good price. I was gonna drive my...

Wow! That's a good price. I was gonna drive my new prize to Seattle tomorrow, but I feel it's just too new to us and I'd be pushing things to race down the interstate. I guess Ill take the '85...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-09-2013, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,471
Posted By Old Smokey
Cleaned up the front brakes and there were some...

Cleaned up the front brakes and there were some pretty bad rust 'footprints' on the rotors where it had sat for 5 or so years. I sanded them out and worked the pistons back and forth a bit. Pads were...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,471
Posted By Old Smokey
Thanks for all the help. Is a kit available for...

Thanks for all the help. Is a kit available for the master cyl or do I have to replace it? Drove it a bit after work today and no issues with the light or soft pedal. I am old enough to know this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Old Smokey
Thanks. And you got my Barney up there as well. ...

Thanks. And you got my Barney up there as well. Yabba Dabba Doo !
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,471
Posted By Old Smokey
Yellow light and squishy brakes

Drove the '85 300 td to town last night and the brake pedal went soft and about 1/2 way down a couple of times, lasting a minute or two, then became firm again. Not at that exact time, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-08-2013, 02:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,171
Posted By Old Smokey
It's late here on the west coast... I'm pretty...

It's late here on the west coast... I'm pretty jazzed about this car. I plan to get a bunch of pics tomorrow morning. I am sooo bummed about snapping off the T handle. Like beyond stupid. Vice...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,171
Posted By Old Smokey
Dang! I twisted it clockwise with a crescent...

Dang! I twisted it clockwise with a crescent wrench and tried to do it gently, but snapped it off. ........
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,171
Posted By Old Smokey
I am short 5-6, but I twisted the handle and...

I am short 5-6, but I twisted the handle and broke itr off.... now I gotta figure out how to get the dang thing open. There is a phillips screw but it's kinda stiff...... Just got home from a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Old Smokey
But I still have the other Ol' Smokey's avatar....

But I still have the other Ol' Smokey's avatar. What happened to Barney Rubble???
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,171
Posted By Old Smokey
So you're sayin' this Newbie accidently got a...

So you're sayin' this Newbie accidently got a 'good one'? My son just scrubbed it down and next we're rolling it into the shop for a vacuum job. The damp floor mats and etc are up in the house...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,171
Posted By Old Smokey
My F350 has custom tube headers with glasspacks....

My F350 has custom tube headers with glasspacks. They are a rare item, made by 'Stan's Headers' somewhere South of Seattle. Original owner had it done right after he bought it. Breaths well. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Old Smokey
I could be OLD Smokey. At 60 in May, I think I...

I could be OLD Smokey. At 60 in May, I think I qualify. Oh, and that isn't the avatar I picked. It was a picture of Barney Rubble. (my look alike)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,171
Posted By Old Smokey
Haven't looked under it yet, just what he told...

Haven't looked under it yet, just what he told me. Said it was for passing emissions.....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,201
Posted By Old Smokey
To the moderator

Looks like there is already an Ol' Smokey on here. I posted my first thread this morning and it hasn't showed up. How do I re-do my username? Thanks, Gary mtpickett@rockisland.com
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,171
Posted By Old Smokey
Old Diesel Guy, first MB

Just got off the phone with original owner 3 minutes ago and now I have a 1985 300TD Euro spec wagon, NA, auto , white, blue cloth interior, 215000 miles (not km). 1000.00 cash ......It's a beater...
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