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I've gone and done it, now what?
I've purchased, eyes wide open, sight-unseen, a 1983 300td.
Why? Umm, because I wanted it. Current owner has been forthcoming about what he sees are issues. I think I'll be able to drive it home. It's going to be a journey to get it. Fellow is keeping his battery, so I'll need a battery. I've not been up and personal with one of these old dinosaurs in a long time, but I recall they had a huge battery. I have an optima red top I can take with me for the trip, but will it be enough? Any chance that battery tray is large enough to hold 2 optimas in parallel? Aside from an ammo can of hand tools, flashlight, basic fluids, some fuses, a lamp or two, what sort of "You really should have brought a xxxxxx" can you recommend having along on such a journey? thanks kindly in advance |
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Well if you are traveling to get this new addition. Posting a route plan will probably get you all sorts of new friends along the way in case trouble happens.
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Tow cable, flares, replacement belts and hoses...
Two Optima batteries won't fit. You might have to reroute the cables if the Optima terminals are on the 'wrong' ends compared to a purpose fit battery. Sixto 87 300SDL |
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cell phone
AAA Plus cover alls disposable gloves fuel pre-filter good karma
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Fuel water remover/dissolver...
Sixto 87 300SDL |
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Okay, It's a simple trip, From the Roanoke Va area to up around Winchester Va, right up the I-81 corridor. But I-81 being the bowling alley that it is, I was considering the gentle "eastern" route rt43 up to rt340, or maybe a very gentle drive up the Blueridge Parkway, Skyline drive. Since it's a new unknown, I think the gentle trips to be the better choices. I've got good tow straps, but can you tow an automatic? I've never been clear on this. I keep thinking if you only do it a couple of miles at a time, stopping and letting the xmission cool, and keep the speed down, ~35mph or less, you can might get away with it. I'll have company on this trip, but it's only a Subaru forester. So just gentle tugs is all I'm going to get. Also, Cellphone - check Don't have triple-A It's been down the biodiesel road recently, but currently fueled with dinosaurbones. so filters, check belts, check. Tow straps I have. But is it reasonable to tow an automatic any distance? I keep thinking if you only go a couple of miles at a time, and stop to let things cool a bit, and keep the speed down ~35mph or less, you might be able to get away with it. But I don't know. I'll have a companion car, but it's just a Subaru Forester, gentle tugs is all I'll get Last edited by cpm; 10-19-2005 at 04:52 PM. |
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You don't want to tow the car unless you're using a flat bed. Maybe if you went only 35 and stopped every half hour, you could get there okay. But, it would take you a week.
You will want a battery to re-start when you cut it off, but the diesel will run even without a battery once it is running. Of course, you won't have electricals (like blinkers!) without a battery. I'm just saying you don't absolutely NEED it to make the thing roll. So, I'd think the smaller battery is okay for a one-time trip. |
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So why cant you tow an automatic if you put it in neutral?
I'd bring a cell, a big battery, kerosein (sp), fuel filters, tow straps, a tarp, and a pillow (some seats are kinda wet and funkey sometimes... just a thought... Knowing what the issues he said it has would definetly help... ~Nate |
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output shaft, but rather from the input shaft on autos that I've seen. Meaning, that running her down the road in neutral, she'll get plenty hot. It's also not a great idea to "freewheel" 'em either. The issues were relevant mostly to cosmetics. Does have vacuum "stuff" like the door locks don't operate, fluid for the self-leveling system needs topped off. Is fully due for a full-on all fluids maintenence. locked-up ac compressor. cruise control doesn't fuction, block heater doesn't work, a broken backup light lens. In other words, an old car. He bought the car to experiment with biodiesel, did his experiments, and bought better cars, and sold this one to me. |
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I'm "hoping" I'll figure out right away if the motor is gonna pull. I'm a light foot. What I'm not interested in is finding out about a new and exciting suspension/alignment/tire/ peculiarity in a 300k miles car at 75+ mph with a dozen 40tonners barrelling down my backdoor. With any luck at all, if she needs to be limped, I can take her back down the state roads. But you're certainly right, I-81 on a nice day, in the right vehicle, really can be pretty nice, that's true. |
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Just the other day some guy was asking why the transmission on his "new" MB was shot after towing it home in neutral. Consider yourself warned.
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