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Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-15-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,351
Posted By Waste_Gate
Telling a shop that your hoses will be used for...

Telling a shop that your hoses will be used for engine oil circulation may result in them turning you away. Hose Power in Columbia wouldn't make my hoses due to liability. Hydraulic Supply right...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2022, 09:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,145
Posted By Waste_Gate
If the OVP tested as good then you should be able...

If the OVP tested as good then you should be able to remove the jumpers from your plug, reconnect the harness to your EGR computer and your Tach should be now be working.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2022, 09:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,145
Posted By Waste_Gate
Thats correct, the only signal your klima...

Thats correct, the only signal your klima receives from the egr computer is the tach signal. The jumped pins in the female side of the plug will not send a signal to the klima since they are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,145
Posted By Waste_Gate
Correct me if I'm wrong but that diagram doesn't...

Correct me if I'm wrong but that diagram doesn't show the micro switch on top of the valve cover that cuts the compressor during hard acceleration. I think it removes ground when triggered or if it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,145
Posted By Waste_Gate
Passenger side kick panel.

Passenger side kick panel.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,145
Posted By Waste_Gate
No. I believe the OVP only protects the egr...

No. I believe the OVP only protects the egr computer on the diesels. Bypassing the egr computer by jumping the pins on the connector will give you a working tach but it still won't give a signal to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-30-2022, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,145
Posted By Waste_Gate
Fuse #8 controls 3 things in its stock...

Fuse #8 controls 3 things in its stock configuration. The largest load is the Blower Motor Control box under the dash. The other items it sends power to are your Climate Control Pushbutton Unit AND...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 977
Posted By Waste_Gate
I actually installed a viper remote start on my...

I actually installed a viper remote start on my 300CD back in November. I can't remember the last time I used the key to start her up. Also while I was in there, I installed an actuator on the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-07-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,794
Posted By Waste_Gate
I think the bad D+ diode is a good idea. On the...

I think the bad D+ diode is a good idea. On the bench he probably had a higher amp signal sent to D+ than my litttle dash light would supply.

No info came with the alternator.

Here's an...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,794
Posted By Waste_Gate
The wiring is correct. I thought about running a...

The wiring is correct. I thought about running a ground wire from the alt to the chassis in case the connection through the mount was bad. The battery cables are in great shape and the chassis...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-30-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,794
Posted By Waste_Gate
No charge at Idle

1985 300CD

I just installed a bosch 120 amp alternator from this guy Mercedes Alternator W116 W123 W115 W114 W111 W107 High Amp 120 Amp Generator | eBay...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-17-2016, 06:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 746
Posted By Waste_Gate
80's Mercedes

Here's the best mercedes song since Janis Joplin, It's Maren Morris singing 80's Mercedes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enEZjjk77Nk

At one point it sounds like she says "It's hard to get...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By Waste_Gate
Yeah Bill, we are on the same page. With our hot...

Yeah Bill, we are on the same page. With our hot humid days, the aux fan needs to start sooner to keep the condenser temp from climbing to an "un-coolable" level when at an extend stop. Only once...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 534
Posted By Waste_Gate
Refrigerant temp switch upgrade

I wanted to know if there is an alternative to pn 0008208010 which is the stock 6mm 127 degree farenheit temp switch on the receiver that activates the aux fan. I want the fan to activate at a lower...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2015, 04:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,439
Posted By Waste_Gate
another idea

Here's one I made for mine.

http://i62.tinypic.com/vmx447.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-26-2015, 12:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By Waste_Gate
Lessons learned

Yeah Philly, the roof rack came in handy. Four people in the coupe with a trunk full of clothes, groceries, handles of liquor and beer and puffy 80's ski jackets really left me no choice but to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By Waste_Gate
Our eventful weekend

Our 80's weekend experience (http://tinypic.com/r/27zknq1/8)

This video shows the ditch I managed to find that was covered up by snow. But it doesn't show the same tow truck who showed up to our...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By Waste_Gate
Our highs are in the 40's this week too. It...

Our highs are in the 40's this week too. It looks like its going to be about 20 when we get up there Friday night. This will be our only "cold trip" this year.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By Waste_Gate
I didn't expect the city's website to have...

I didn't expect the city's website to have malware, I didn't get any alerts.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2015, 02:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By Waste_Gate
80's Weekend at Beech Mtn, NC 2-20-15

Guys and Gals in the southeast, this is the chance for [you, and] your w123 to feel like a kid again.

Retro 80s Weekend | Beech Mountain...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,375
Posted By Waste_Gate
EGT probe

I used Auber's 1/4 inch NPT fitting drilled and tapped on the bottom of the turbine inlet.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2014, 11:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Waste_Gate
The reservoir was OKAY

The reason the vac reservoir leaked down overnight was because the MITYVAC LEAKED DOWN.

The Mityvac needs to be taken apart and cleaned and lubed with vegetable oil if you use it regularly. Or at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Waste_Gate
Everybody was Right

Hey I wanted to let you know of my fix.

1. Before starting any diagnosis with your Mityvac, make sure the mityvac itself holds vac first.

2. Check your new check-valve for proper operation.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-30-2014, 11:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,806
Posted By Waste_Gate
Great wedding

Eaton, October came quick didn't it? Big respect on taking the resto that far for your wedding, people will remember the SD more than a rented limo anyway. Looks like you had some say in your...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-10-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Waste_Gate
its coming together

Thanks Whunter, that makes more sense. I removed the yellow check valve with 3 barbs and pumped up the vac reservoir line to 15hg(mityvac on reservoir line only, no check valve). At first i...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Waste_Gate
Talking You've got a point Tango, I tested the new valve...

You've got a point Tango, I tested the new valve before, found a leak in the diesel door and plugged it and it didn't leak but I will test it again after dinner.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Waste_Gate
Smile Thanks for the advice Whunter. I have a new...

Thanks for the advice Whunter.
I have a new yellow check valve for the doorlocks (the one with a barb on the vac end and two barbs on the other side for the yellow vac lines). My main vac line was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2014, 12:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Waste_Gate
Hey Tango, Car off, with VCV line removed...

Hey Tango,

Car off, with VCV line removed and plugged, my system holds vac perfectly, but as soon as i plug the vcv line back in, the entire system begins losing vac at about 1hg/2 minutes.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-09-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,177
Posted By Waste_Gate
VCV causes overnight vac leak down

I've found the final problem of my vac leak. It's the VCV. It leaks with the engine off. I know its supposed to leak but should it do it with the engine off? Is there a provision to keep the VCV...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-04-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By Waste_Gate
Fixed

Zacharias and Silber, I wanted to let you know the problem with inadequate vac to trans was not a fault of the VCV. To start out, yes I tested the main line and have 22 hg on it. My main vac line...
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