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Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-17-2008, 11:37 PM

Replies: 59

DIY: Rebuild the self leveling suspension SLS valve on w123 300TD wagon sagging rear

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Posted By Biosmell

Spings carry the weight....

To answer the question, the springs are meant to carry the load (support the vehicle weight) with the engine and leveling system off. If the car sags when cold the springs need to be replaced. The...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2005, 09:41 PM

Replies: 25

running out of gas...

Views: 2,818

Posted By Biosmell

B20 would be inconsequential, however the...

B20 would be inconsequential, however the difference in viscosities between petrodiesel and WVO can cause stratification between the two if left to sit. While Biodiesel and petrodiesel are similar...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2005, 04:43 PM

Replies: 19

What happened to the "Steaky" site?

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Posted By Biosmell

Skinnerbox still Offline!

Hey anyone follow up on renewing skinnerbox's registration? I have the cds, but the site was laid out well and accessable from anywhere. Is anybody going to contact them and offer to pay the fees...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-23-2005, 04:25 PM

Replies: 25

running out of gas...

Views: 2,818

Posted By Biosmell

Just wanted to jump in here and check something. ...

Just wanted to jump in here and check something. First, the drainplug is the tank strainer, so pull that and look for anything obvious. You can just clean it out and reuse it.

Secondly you...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-10-2004, 12:59 PM

Replies: 30

Anyone familiar with the OM314?

Views: 19,683

Posted By Biosmell

The top of the exhaust valve stem on cylinder 4...

The top of the exhaust valve stem on cylinder 4 sheared off where it attaches to the spring retainer (rotocap?). A nice clean break most likely caused by fatigue. The valve was still working, but...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-10-2004, 01:47 AM

Replies: 30

Anyone familiar with the OM314?

Views: 19,683

Posted By Biosmell

Any Thing Wrong With This Picture?

I hate it when it does that!

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-08-2004, 10:43 PM

Replies: 30

Anyone familiar with the OM314?

Views: 19,683

Posted By Biosmell

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS DIESEL ENGINE: Engine...

TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS DIESEL ENGINE:

Engine vibrating and running out-of-true, coupled with sharply sounding noise and considerable smoke development

1. injection nozzle stuck
2. injection pump...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-08-2004, 01:35 PM

Replies: 30

Anyone familiar with the OM314?

Views: 19,683

Posted By Biosmell

Here is a picture of her. I found her in the...

Here is a picture of her. I found her in the coastal backwoods of Maine where she had been sitting awhile. It took me more than a week just to get her going and on the road.

Wt-3610kg(7942lbs)...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

11-08-2004, 01:08 PM

Replies: 2

Any One Familiar with the OM314 Engine?

Views: 1,000

Posted By Biosmell

Thanks! I have moved this into the diesel...

Thanks! I have moved this into the diesel discussion.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-08-2004, 01:04 PM

Replies: 45

Another Plugged Filter - Help!

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Posted By Biosmell

If you are using commercially produced biodiesel...

If you are using commercially produced biodiesel there should be no methanol in it whatsoever. The mehtanol and other residuals of the reaction are either recovered or washed out. The only way you...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-04-2004, 11:43 PM

Replies: 45

Another Plugged Filter - Help!

Views: 5,484

Posted By Biosmell

Well, after writing a novella of a thread my...

Well, after writing a novella of a thread my server kicked out and I lost it so try try again (although briefer).

First off the goo will not drain out a petcock but adhere itself nicely to the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-04-2004, 10:34 PM

Replies: 30

Anyone familiar with the OM314?

Views: 19,683

Posted By Biosmell

Thanks! I actually have all the tech info and...

Thanks! I actually have all the tech info and shop manuals. Including an entire factory body/interior/trim catalog in 6 languages. I also have an entire book of Mercedes truck and bus service...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-04-2004, 08:21 PM

Replies: 30

Anyone familiar with the OM314?

Views: 19,683

Posted By Biosmell

Yes they do exist, but are somewhat hard to find....

Yes they do exist, but are somewhat hard to find. Nice picture looks just like the one in the factory manual I have. I found it in Maine and picked it up this summer to drive it back to California...

Forum: Tech Help

11-04-2004, 07:51 PM

Replies: 0

Anyone Here Familiar with the OM314

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Posted By Biosmell

Anyone Here Familiar with the OM314

Sorry about the crossposting, but I am trying to see if there are any gear heads here who are familiar with the Om314 engine. It is the stock 4 cylinder bus/truck engine and it is in my 1975 O309D. ...

Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter

11-04-2004, 07:49 PM

Replies: 0

Anyone Here Familiar with the OM314?

Views: 717

Posted By Biosmell

Anyone Here Familiar with the OM314?

Sorry about the crossposting, but I am trying to see if there are any gear heads here who are familiar with the Om314 engine. It is the stock 4 cylinder bus/truck engine and it is in my 1975 O309D. ...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

11-04-2004, 07:47 PM

Replies: 2

Any One Familiar with the OM314 Engine?

Views: 1,000

Posted By Biosmell

Any One Familiar with the OM314 Engine?

Sorry about the crossposting, but I am trying to see if there are any gear heads here who are familiar with the Om314 engine. It is the stock 4 cylinder bus/truck engine and it is in my 1975 O309D. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

11-04-2004, 07:07 PM

Replies: 30

Anyone familiar with the OM314?

Views: 19,683

Posted By Biosmell

Anyone familiar with the OM314?

Sorry about the crossposting, but I am trying to see if there are any gear heads here who are familiar with the Om314 engine. It is the stock 4 cylinder bus/truck engine and it is in my 1975 O309D. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-26-2004, 02:16 AM

Replies: 4

Tranny Swap:Normally Asiprated vs Turbo

Views: 979

Posted By Biosmell

Tranny Swap:Normally Asiprated vs Turbo

Hey guys I have a question for your esteemed knowledgebase. I have access to an 81 300D normally aspirated with a blown engine, as well as an 83 300TD with a blown transmission. It is my...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

10-09-2002, 02:32 PM

Replies: 40

Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Survey

Views: 3,660

Posted By Biosmell

Y'all should quit hitting on that crack pipe!

And I mean that in the nicest way!:D
You guys sound like you are straight from the Bush administration's Energy cabinet! Where do you get this propoganda and misinformation. ( Just as a little...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-26-2002, 06:47 PM

Replies: 7

diesel deodorant?

Views: 1,854

Posted By Biosmell

Switch to Biodiesel!

have you heard about Biodiesel(yeah,yeah don't give me that)? I am sure that all the Euros have. It is required at most pumps in some fasion or another to reduce emissions (they always are way ahead,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

09-26-2002, 06:16 PM

Replies: 40

Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Survey

Views: 3,660

Posted By Biosmell

Biodiesel Hybrid

Biodiesel hybrid is the way to go, you all have covered the true cost of producing the power. Unless solar or wind the power is not really renewable. Nuclear power is a farce and hydro is laden with...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

08-20-2002, 04:11 PM

Replies: 12

Gettin' ready to pull the trigger

Views: 1,671

Posted By Biosmell

Go Biodiesel!!

The price is fair for the car depending on all the checks from everyone else. Have you ever considered (heard of )Biodiesel? It is a way of making your own fuel(also available commercially) which...

Forum: Tech Help

08-11-2002, 08:31 PM

Replies: 0

84 300TD standing lights won't shut off!

Views: 702

Posted By Biosmell

84 300TD standing lights won't shut off!

All right. so I had the infamous steering lock failure and had to pull the dash, drill out the pin and replace the ignition assembly. Everything works great, however my standing/parking lights (the...

Forum: Tech Help

08-09-2002, 01:10 PM

Replies: 0

Standing lights won't shut off! 84 300TD-T

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Posted By Biosmell

Standing lights won't shut off! 84 300TD-T

All right. so I had the infamous steering lock failure and had to pull the dash, drill out the pin and replace the ignition assembly. Everything works great, however my standing/parking lights (the...

Forum: Tech Help

08-08-2002, 11:28 AM

Replies: 3

Parking lights will not go out! 84 300TD

Views: 781

Posted By Biosmell

I removed the switch from the dash only, to...

I removed the switch from the dash only, to remove the dash. The switch has its cover knob and a lock nut undrneath holding it to the dash. The switch also a keyway which fits precisly into the...

Forum: Tech Help

08-07-2002, 10:19 PM

Replies: 3

Parking lights will not go out! 84 300TD

Views: 781

Posted By Biosmell

Parking lights will not go out! 84 300TD

All right. so I had the infamous steering lock failure and had to pull the dash, drill out the pin and replace the ignition assembly. Everything works great, however my standing/parking lights (the...

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