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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1,428
Views: 154,104
Posted By Cadin
I dunno Tom, it's lookin' so Sharp it may cut...

I dunno Tom, it's lookin' so Sharp it may cut someone! :D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2016, 01:34 AM
Replies: 1,428
Views: 154,104
Posted By Cadin
It's a sign! :2thumbsup: (Ps <---- Those are...

It's a sign!
:2thumbsup: (Ps <---- Those are thumbs!)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 1,428
Views: 154,104
Posted By Cadin
How about a making a walk-around vid at the...

How about a making a walk-around vid at the 'Stude meet, and sharing via the interwebs? (Just a suggestion! :P)

Good fortune, good luck, and god-speed!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-04-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,082
Posted By Cadin
These guys have Ford and Chevy small block...

These guys have Ford and Chevy small block adapters...

Mercedes diesel info (http://www.transmissionadapters.com/Mercedes%20diesel.htm)

I think my diff's are 4.10's, the gearing seems pretty...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-04-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,082
Posted By Cadin
FYI: Dieselmeken is working on a run of delivery...

FYI: Dieselmeken is working on a run of delivery valves to help out the Om617 to bump up the power, I think the first run is only 1000 units (200 IP's). Some folks like the 2UZ as a gasser upgrade....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-02-2016, 05:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,082
Posted By Cadin
Hey TUNE_UP, I'll likely be a bit long getting a...

Hey TUNE_UP, I'll likely be a bit long getting a video up; but as far as stock form, what transmission do you plan to use after? If it is the Fj80 native, then the numbers are numbers fall far shy...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,558
Posted By Cadin
It likely is! I was unaware that it was in the...

It likely is! I was unaware that it was in the archives here, though I should have figured; I thought I would share!

It just happened to turn up on an image search as I was researching Chevy...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,558
Posted By Cadin
Wow! I like the photoshopped version!

Wow! I like the photoshopped version!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-24-2016, 11:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,558
Posted By Cadin
Wink Camper Fun!

Hey Gang, I just ran across this little number in my journey!


http://i.imgur.com/wh3iYdH.jpg

(I wonder if it leaks...)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,428
Views: 154,104
Posted By Cadin
Maybe I missed it, but what are the correct ohm...

Maybe I missed it, but what are the correct ohm readings for your application?

(Oh, and I may reinstall my electric coolant aux. pump just to get heat from the motor after I power down.)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By Cadin
Great comprehensive analysis, Thank you! I went...

Great comprehensive analysis, Thank you! I went to the pulling yard today, and was pleasantly surprised when I found out it was half-price day! They had an '87, but alas, no head/IP or radiator. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-15-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By Cadin
I think with an adapter plate that I could...

I think with an adapter plate that I could position the starter either way on the flywheel. In my current set-up with the passenger side starter, it was a little tricky to route the exhaust, etc. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By Cadin
I don't know all of the details, and had it towed...

I don't know all of the details, and had it towed to the house. I'll gather some more data.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By Cadin
The FJ80's also have a wonderful build quality,...

The FJ80's also have a wonderful build quality, and are famously solid. My only concern is fitting the Om603 over the solid axle without lifting the FJ80 to the moon! The GM kits are ~1k; and I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By Cadin
1. Right on. 2. Excellent, there are a few...

1. Right on.

2. Excellent, there are a few good Mercedes only places in Portland that are honest, so that seems viable. Is there a number code to ID the first gear start unit?

3. Roger that....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 852
Posted By Cadin
Have you checked out the linkages on the side of...

Have you checked out the linkages on the side of the IP? Are they catching on anything?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2016, 05:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 809
Posted By Cadin
1987 W124 adoption/rehabilitation

Hey Gang,

I just happened to find myself yet another orphan, and I'm curious about folks' thoughts.

I picked up an '87 w124, with the #17 casting (head looks very clean as well!), with zero...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,786
Posted By Cadin
Hey Gang, I did a bunch of research a...

Hey Gang,

I did a bunch of research a while ago when we were discussing this, and I realize I never posted a follow-up.

I found a lot of stuff on the six cycles as well as a lot of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-24-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 780
Views: 112,373
Posted By Cadin
Fair enough, I'll certainly concede your point! ...

Fair enough, I'll certainly concede your point!

My original point wasn't really with anything pre-1990; vs current tech, And I will admit that I abhor working on anything with a carburetor, so the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 112,373
Posted By Cadin
I wasn't saying it is build less good...

I wasn't saying it is build less good necessarily, and it all depends on context, but instead engineers are trying to do the same or more with less.

Close the door of your Studebaker, close the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-23-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 112,373
Posted By Cadin
Well, if you catch it soon, you can usually get a...

Well, if you catch it soon, you can usually get a lot more miles swapping the ATF, but ONLY use HONDA fluid, and never use a flush. They are stupid specific; and to clean the filter, you have to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2015, 03:42 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 112,373
Posted By Cadin
Certainly not all of them, in my experience, and...

Certainly not all of them, in my experience, and certainly not every part!

The rub is that better engineering can also mean less over-engineering, so that a vehicle doesn't persist as long after...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 112,373
Posted By Cadin
All kinds of 80's cars are on the road out here,...

All kinds of 80's cars are on the road out here, I wonder if your experience is more due to rust? Do they salt the roads where you live? Are annual safety inspections required?

Subaru's EJ22...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-22-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 112,373
Posted By Cadin
Both platforms certainly have their advantages...

Both platforms certainly have their advantages and disadvantages. As far as electrics go, it seems like Japanese auto makers are light years ahead of the German manufacturers for the most part. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-19-2015, 03:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,727
Posted By Cadin
Interesting input all around! So perhaps I...

Interesting input all around!

So perhaps I will pull the lift pump and let it's condition dictate the next Choose-Your-Own-Adventure page!

How much of a bear is the 30mm nut?

I'm glad...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-18-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,727
Posted By Cadin
Excellent! Thanks for the ample feedback and...

Excellent! Thanks for the ample feedback and thoughtful replies!

Maxbumpo: The fellow said that his mechanic had adjusted the valves, and we also laughed about the frequent interval of adjustment...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,727
Posted By Cadin
Umm... the pics are a little big, but no cracks...

Umm... the pics are a little big, but no cracks in the dash, and a strait, zero rust body!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,727
Posted By Cadin
http://i.imgur.com/i7CWq01.jpg ...

http://i.imgur.com/i7CWq01.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5XpHeFV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/71IHQf0.jpg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,727
Posted By Cadin
Hey Gang, Thanks for the excellent input, I...

Hey Gang,
Thanks for the excellent input, I got to tear into it for just a couple of minutes yesterday, but I was stuck in traffic, and didn't get to tear into it too much.

My game plan is to:
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,727
Posted By Cadin
The bonus sad part about the junkyard is the nice...

The bonus sad part about the junkyard is the nice rust free bodies and clean interiors that get dragged there... The solid bodies aren't likely to leave, and the interiors often get pretty soggy...
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