Thanks for all the help guys! Sorry my posts my be a bit out of order...

Diesel911 - This is more or less the same thing I am doing. Throttle is zip-tied wide open near the IP, shut off valve is disconnected.

The only difference is that I used an external fuel tank with a hand pump to maintain ~4psi fuel pressure. It just seemed like a more consistent method in my head. This is the way the ************** guy does it. *edit* apparently his name is a curse word here?? Did I make a mistake following his direction?

I have not made any adjustments yet, its dripping as it should at about 24-25degrees BTDC. The only thing I have heard is that an older engine might benefit from some sight advance(26-27 degrees BTDC), but I haven't decided if thats the route I want to take. Id rather make sure everything else is looking good.

Jim

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1985 190E 2.3-16v Euro
1980 300GD SWB