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Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,423
Posted By The FNG
I realize I'm looking at older cars, but that...

I realize I'm looking at older cars, but that seems to be all I own. I think I just expected something different, not that it was a horrible experience. I definitely learned a lot!

I will say...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,423
Posted By The FNG
He was asking $1900, but I was trying to do a...

He was asking $1900, but I was trying to do a trade for my extra truck. Like I said, I passed on it. I just didn't know if it was a normal example or not, being my first.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,423
Posted By The FNG
Test drove my first mercedes

I've been looking at getting a diesel mercedes for somewhere around 8 months now, but haven't been able to work out all the kinks in my life to make it work yet. I have a truck that I need to sell to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By The FNG
1990 Ford F-250 gas/ propane...

1990 Ford F-250 gas/ propane (http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/4650817627.html)

Here's the truck
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By The FNG
What do you mean by "soon to go"? Is that like...

What do you mean by "soon to go"? Is that like 50-100k more life? (I know you can't see the future).

As for the price, I realize it's way high, but it would be a straight across trade that I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2014, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By The FNG
...ok...

...ok...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,302
Posted By The FNG
Taking a chance on a 190D 2.2L?

I found this on my local CL. I have a truck that I don't drive that I would be willing to trade for this if I could get some advised input from you guys here on the forum. It has a pile of miles, but...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 04-07-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,537
Posted By The FNG
Are you willing to ship it?

Are you willing to ship it?
Forum: Alternative Fuels 03-06-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,349
Posted By The FNG
Check out this guys site: Fuel from waste oil &...

Check out this guys site: Fuel from waste oil & plastic DIY Orion (http://diydiesel.blogspot.com)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,011
Posted By The FNG
I don't use gear oil, it is way too thick. I do,...

I don't use gear oil, it is way too thick. I do, however, use the hydraulic oil and transformer mineral oil. I consider it WMO in the broad sense and often I will combine oils depending on what I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2014, 08:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,011
Posted By The FNG
Just my $0.02: I would pick one and stick...

Just my $0.02:

I would pick one and stick with it as others have stated. It will gum up and cause issues if mixed.

I chose WMO. I find the term WMO may be misunderstood at times due to the...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-26-2014, 12:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,495
Posted By The FNG
My bad on the sensor, but I'm pretty sure I...

My bad on the sensor, but I'm pretty sure I didn't misspell anything...;)

No worry about causing trouble. I'm probably the one at fault since sarcasm is hard to pass through text.

Anyway, I do...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-24-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,495
Posted By The FNG
Can you give a better explanation than don't do...

Can you give a better explanation than don't do it? 50k is a lot of miles and the fuel savings would have paid for the total value of the 6.9 and then some. So why not? What happened to it? If the...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-23-2014, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,495
Posted By The FNG
Why not? Most of the fuel I make is filter to a...

Why not? Most of the fuel I make is filter to a better standard than anything you can find at a pump station. Most people don't realize that your standard fuel filter only goes to 10micron at best....
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-22-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,495
Posted By The FNG
Hey! Good to hear! I'm the same in both places...

Hey! Good to hear! I'm the same in both places and thedieselstop too. I'll be anxious to hear back from you after a few thousand miles. I really haven't found anybody who has admitted to running WMO...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-22-2014, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 970
Posted By The FNG
Try driving in the Colombia gorge where I...

Try driving in the Colombia gorge where I live...37 mph gusts are a light breeze out here.
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-21-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,495
Posted By The FNG
WMO in an OM603

Has anyone done it? What are your experiences? I currently run it in my 94 7.3L TD Ford. I'm looking at getting an 87 300D.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2014, 11:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By The FNG
Welcome to AutoCheck...

Welcome to AutoCheck (http://texasdirectauto.com/listings/autocheck.ashx?vin=WDBEB33D2HA275485)

Also, if you want a free autocheck report, replace your vin in the end of the URL with the vin in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By The FNG
So I got the head casting number from the owner...

So I got the head casting number from the owner of the 87 300d. He said its 805.016.14.01 which I have read means a #14 head. It would have right around 200k miles on the engine. Is this a car to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 893
Posted By The FNG
Following in tracks of a vehicle with chains on...

Following in tracks of a vehicle with chains on will do that too...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-20-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,539
Posted By The FNG
It's in the link at the top of the page, but...

It's in the link at the top of the page, but caterpillar uses 2micron absolute. That's 97% guaranteed. It's a mighty large filter, though and it's slowwwwwww. Anyway, just because particles will pass...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By The FNG
So I talked to the owner about this one. It has a...

So I talked to the owner about this one. It has a replacement motor because his kid ran the other one out of oil... Hopefully I will pick it up this weekend. He made it sound like the engine was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By The FNG
I apologize for the continual posts on CL cars...

I apologize for the continual posts on CL cars for your opinions, but I want to make an informed decision. Found this one, was hit in the rear quarter panel/fender which gave it the branded title....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By The FNG
I actually like both of these cars, but I really...

I actually like both of these cars, but I really like the 87. I've been talking to the guy and he's supposed to get me the head casting number tomorrow. If it's good I'll take the 4 hour drive this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2014, 09:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By The FNG
Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel...

Mercedes Benz 300D Turbodiesel (http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4320128365.html)

What about this one? Seems ok. This is the aluminum head engine, correct? Where is the number that would tell...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By The FNG
Did mercedes use the same trans for different...

Did mercedes use the same trans for different years models and engines? How hard would it be to find a replacement or a rebuild? How much?
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-17-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,539
Posted By The FNG
Not sure, but regular is the standard because...

Not sure, but regular is the standard because octane is the opposite of cetane. So the consensus is to not increase the octane by adding premium gas. Plus, adding premium gas increases the cost of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-17-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By The FNG
Ok I know I said I wanted an 82-85 300D, but I...

Ok I know I said I wanted an 82-85 300D, but I came across this in my search. Seems like a more rare car, I hardly see ads for turbo 2.5's. Please enlighten me!

Mercedes Benz 1990 DIESEL...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-16-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,539
Posted By The FNG
I think it really depends on how you use it. I...

I think it really depends on how you use it. I also think different engines of the same make will respond differently to different blends, so it takes some time to find what blend your engine likes...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 02-16-2014, 12:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,539
Posted By The FNG
new to the WMO game - Diesel Forum -...

new to the WMO game - Diesel Forum - TheDieselStop.com (http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f22/new-wmo-game-340722/)

Here is how I do it.
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