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Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-30-2019, 01:02 PM
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Posted By cmac2012
Silly me, that pristine CDT arrived on the yard...

Silly me, that pristine CDT arrived on the yard November 5th. It must’ve been stripped in a hurry cuzzin it was gone completely when I got there cousin. The tank probably going to the shredder (sad...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2019, 03:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
The greater beater Benz community thanks you for...

The greater beater Benz community thanks you for your service. This time fell short but eventually the great bull riding shaking tank cleaning service will be a reality.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-23-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
I put on a new spin filter. Hard to imagine...

I put on a new spin filter. Hard to imagine large bits getting through that. But your point is well taken, I'll look at that tank on the CDT. Can take out the sender and have a good looksee.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2019, 10:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
I can see it now, my big business break. I'll...

I can see it now, my big business break. I'll buy some beat up bull riding machine and repurpose it as a shaker for old gas tanks. We'll experiment with different types of abrasive fill - different...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2019, 05:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Good point, I've sobered up on that point. ...

Good point, I've sobered up on that point.

I wasn't thinking that blasting would get all of the tank. There are some thin metal rods running lengthwise at the top of the tank that have small...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Whoa. It must fit, or did you have to do...

Whoa. It must fit, or did you have to do significant surgery? I’ll search it later when I have more time, but are they available new? It’s looking like the stock W123 300D tank is hard to get new...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Oh man, I would love to have access to one of...

Oh man, I would love to have access to one of those dry ice powder sand blasting machines. Even a regular old sand blaster would be acceptable. Could get the sand out with pressure washer and wet...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2019, 05:36 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Ah, right you are. It comes up when you enter...

Ah, right you are. It comes up when you enter '300D, W123 fuel tank' in the search box, I could have sworn I saw all of that on the link but looking closer I see in faint letters the actual models...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-21-2019, 12:41 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
It’s a fun idea, and I would love to actually...

It’s a fun idea, and I would love to actually have a video to post but short of having a friend who owns one and would loan it to me, I’m afraid it probably won’t happen.

But you know what? I’m...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
I’m going to rent one of those mechanical bulls,...

I’m going to rent one of those mechanical bulls, and strap it on the saddle.

:)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2019, 04:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Oddly enough, when you do a parts search on...

Oddly enough, when you do a parts search on Pelican, no fuel tank for the 300D comes up, but when you do a Google search, the following comes up:
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Good advice! I'll study it. I've read about...

Good advice! I'll study it.

I've read about the gravel idea elsewhere. I have some onhand that has the relatively sharp edges.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
I'm running into the same thing with W123 that I...

I'm running into the same thing with W123 that I did with BMW E30s. Wrecking yards always had them in the Oh-Ohs but now it's rare. There is a good looking '83 300cdt in Oakland. However, I just...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Found a good guide here: How to: Clean Rust...

Found a good guide here:

How to: Clean Rust from a Fuel Tank (using Phosphoric Acid) - XJRider.com (http://www.xjrider.com/viewtopic.php?t=1854)

I've restored four rusty fuel tanks, to date,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
No apology needed, that's good information to...

No apology needed, that's good information to know.

Ooo, the hot chemical equivalent of hell. Sounds like the ticket.

Edit: crap, the radiator shop a good mechanic I know recommended can't do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-20-2019, 05:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
I bought the 1-13/16ths socket, was going to...

I bought the 1-13/16ths socket, was going to clean it while leaving it in but then I couldn't break the strainer nut loose. The ones I've seen in the vids had a 19mm bolt head welded on somehow...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Not a bad idea, in some ways, I'm in a weird...

Not a bad idea, in some ways, I'm in a weird place at the moment where I have so much work that buying a new one for just under $500 would take me less time that fabbing one in that manner. If it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-18-2019, 01:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
I was thinking water and then the right type of...

I was thinking water and then the right type of mild acid solution. But you could be right - diesel might be plenty good. One appeal of water is I could train a jet through the sender opening, sort...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2019, 04:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Are you saying that flushing it while still in...

Are you saying that flushing it while still in the car is doable? I was wondering about that. One could use soap and water and some pressure and then feed warm air into it for an hour for thorough...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Good to know, I'll examine the tank and see. 17...

Good to know, I'll examine the tank and see. 17 gal is not bad.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Good to know. I'm thinking to take it out and...

Good to know. I'm thinking to take it out and have it checked out and go from there. A bit silly to buy a tank in advance. I was mistaken on the $300 unit. Wrong car. Looks like $500 is more...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
Could be that’s all that’s needed. I have no...

Could be that’s all that’s needed. I have no experience pulling a tank. I imagine I can get it done, what I don’t know is if tanks go over the hill and are not worth saving. Clearly this tank has...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,097
Posted By cmac2012
New fuel tank for '84 300D? Too much?

I mentioned this in another thread but it's more or less dead.

My car sat for about two years before being sold. Family was aged and dysfunctional from what I can gather. Major rust in my...
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