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Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-11-2005, 04:50 PM

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'81 300SD rod bearings

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Eureka, Viola,Yippee,Yahoo, etc. The knock went...

Eureka, Viola,Yippee,Yahoo, etc. The knock went away, but I had to move the top plate counterclockwise between 1/32 and 1/16 inch from scribe mark. Naturally (Murphy's Law) I went the wrong way the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2005, 04:43 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

That yellow lacquer is on the nuts that hold the...

That yellow lacquer is on the nuts that hold the top plates on the pump, right? All 5 of minr look like they have been loosened or at least the paint is not continuous on any of them and the no.1...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-08-2005, 11:48 AM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

I bought this car in August last year. The knock...

I bought this car in August last year. The knock was there when I bought it. (Got it fot $700.00). On the ride home, about 35 mi., my wife followed me and said I left a "cloud" every time I...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-07-2005, 08:46 PM

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'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

Got the EGR valve out today in between showers....

Got the EGR valve out today in between showers. It's remarkably clean in there at least as compared to my "D" when I put in a blocking plate. It just looked loke there was some oil on the surfaces,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-07-2005, 12:56 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

Thanks Brandon, I surely do appreciate the offer...

Thanks Brandon, I surely do appreciate the offer and I might take you up on it after I take the EGR valve off and have a look. The wind and rain have put a delay into doin much work in the driveway....

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-06-2005, 12:43 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

I didn't take it as an insult. Sometimes I...

I didn't take it as an insult. Sometimes I overlook the "very" obvious. I am just grateful that I can get responses from you good members.

Lee

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-05-2005, 01:03 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

YES, the pipes are going to the correct cylinders.

YES, the pipes are going to the correct cylinders.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-05-2005, 01:01 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

I tried using plastigauge but there wasn't room...

I tried using plastigauge but there wasn't room to get to both the rod bolts as the crank had to be turned slightly to get the torque wrench on the nuts for final tightening, so all I did was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-04-2005, 10:29 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

Views: 4,671

Posted By LJ DERBY

When I drive this car it runs better than my '83...

When I drive this car it runs better than my '83 300D. It drives excellent, good acceleration and smooth running at highway speeds. It just knocks like crazy at idle. And the knock quits when you...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

06-04-2005, 02:38 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

After a lot of dilly dallying and a major event...

After a lot of dilly dallying and a major event (my wife passed away) I finally got some things done on this engine. I replaced the rod bearing after using fine emery cloth (tape) to remove a burr on...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-16-2005, 11:19 AM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

A big thanks to all who responded. As Brandon put...

A big thanks to all who responded. As Brandon put it "I only have the lower oil pan off so the other rods are not accessable". If I had the engine out I would naturally replace all of them, but with...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-15-2005, 01:26 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

Thanks leathermang. I have been trying to get the...

Thanks leathermang. I have been trying to get the skinnerbox site to work but it doesn't seem to want to cooperate. I have used it before, in fact just a couple weeks ago, but it doesnt seem to want...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

03-15-2005, 12:48 PM

Replies: 47

'81 300SD rod bearings

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Posted By LJ DERBY

'81 300SD rod bearings

Greetings from the rainless greater northwest.

I have posted before about the knock in this car. If I opened the feed to no.1 injector the knock went away. After trying the "purge" route with no...

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