Hi all,
Does anyone know of a place (online or in DC area) that sells the "drip test tube" for doing the timing on a 300sd?
Thanks!
Jim

Try the "Buy Parts" tab at the top of the page. They sponsor this group, their prices are good and shipping is fast.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

Thanks for the tip, but they don't seem to carry them. Haven't been able to find one with google either. Any other ideas?
Thanks
Jim

I made one years ago out of a discarded piece of injector line.
You can look on E-Bay, I see them there. usually around $15.00.
Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

You don't need it. Just use the #1 injector line as the drip tube. If you let it drip just to the left of the injector, it's all uphill for the fuel and it will give a good indication of the timing.

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Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL

Oh, I figured Phil had them, As mentioned above, use an old injector line, maybe make a trip to the nearest wrecking yard and carry a 17mm open end wrench. Or try "Performance Products"

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

Cheers, thanks to all for the advice.
Jim

Just get the right tool. It only costs $15 and it will pay for itself the first time you use it. It will ensure that it's been done correctly, something the injector tube, welling, and bubble methods cannot do.

check Ebay, they usually have 6 or 8 for sale . If you wait long enough you can get it real cheap. my 2 cents

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'83 240D 264k on 100% biodiesel/ 31mpg
83 300D 217K the $800 gem
'82 300D 267K the new WVO project car finished and driving for free
International tractor B275 on B100
Ford 555 backhoe on B100
Sargent 25 ton Rough Terrain crane on B50

I have found that a 17mm flair nut crows foot wrench with an extention,
works best for me to break the nuts loose on the injectors and IP.
I have the Hazet wrench, but it isn`t beefy enough if they are tight.
my 2 cents worth.
charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

I haven't found any injector nut too tough for my plane old 17mm open end It does take a little maneuvering but after you've done it once or twice its easy.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

ya, I just use a standard open end wrench.. Works fine.

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