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05-16-2007, 07:46 AM
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1985 300D Turbodeisel Throttle pressure
The accelerator pedal in my '85 seems to require excessive pressure to depress. My ankle will actually become sore pushing it down after about a half hour of driving. Is there some way of adjusting the tension ? All the ball joints have been lubed and all parts move freely. Any ideas /tips? Thanks ,Jim B.
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05-16-2007, 08:02 AM
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i suggest using your cruise control.
mercedes throttles tend to require a firm effort to hold the pedal down. tom w
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.  [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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05-16-2007, 08:02 AM
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i suggest using your cruise control.
mercedes throttles tend to require a firm effort to hold the pedal down. you should check if you havent already all pivot points. there are wear points that might affect this situation. tom w
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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05-16-2007, 10:23 PM
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My 85 seems stiff too. I am starting to get used to it though...soon my right leg will be extra muscular!
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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05-16-2007, 10:34 PM
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Shouldn't be stiff at all. My 85 is extremely smooth after lubing the throttle linkage sockets with grease. Naturally it wont be as easy to depress as a electronic fuel injection car but it shouldn't be hurting your legs.
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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi
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05-16-2007, 11:28 PM
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All things are relative, greasehopper. If you're used to a gasser, there is a difference. My sister drove my CD back with me buying the 240, she mentioned how hard it was to depress the throttle.
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