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12-09-2012, 02:56 AM
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Check for fungus in tank by seeing if hand pump creates a vacuum.
Check for fungus in tank by seeing if hand pump creates a vacuum.
84 w123 300 turboD my inherited car has that symptoms, it did ran and stopped, now i reversed the supply & return steel line the vacuum feeling is gone , is running now , but what should be the real solution? and some say if it tank is 1/4 empty then it will suck in air and no go too. since the return line is about 1/4 from bottom, whereas supply line is right at the bottom. regardless is never a good idea to run her < 1/2 tank. TIA.
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12-09-2012, 09:51 AM
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12-09-2012, 09:57 AM
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Or clean the tank screen after first emptying the tank. I have a thread on here somewhere about how to empty the tank relatively effortlessly.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13
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12-09-2012, 11:12 AM
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Most People seem to try a Chemical method of dealing with Tank Growth.
From what I have read Startron works most of the time and seems to reduce the chance of haveing to change a bag full of Fuel Filters till you Tank is cured. However, it won't reduce any sort of Rust Blockage only organice stuff. Cleaning the Tank of course is fast and works but you still need to chemically treat the Fuel as your Fuel Lines back and forth are infected.
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12-09-2012, 11:19 AM
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I have a wagon that's never had a tank vent valve attached to the tank until I figured out what was supposed to go there...
the tank is COVERED in crud. I used quad coverage Diesel Power KLEEN in the tank for a week, and the filters cleaned themselves out. what I understand about Diesel "ALGAE" or "critters" is that it's just basically sediment from fuel that's begun breaking down. chemical "recombiners" will repair a dirty critter infested tank. it worked for me.
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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12-09-2012, 11:34 AM
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The SD has suffered from the "algae" for years. It developed when the vehicle was out of service for nearly one year. I can tell you that "Biobor" has no effect on it. I'm not sure if you are referring to this product:  I can tell you, with certainty, that the use of this product religiously for five years has no effect on the "algae". There is so much of it that the fuel gauge float can get stuck in it on the way down and won't immediately rise on a tank fill.
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12-09-2012, 12:58 PM
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thanks
I am not sure whats the fate of the car, it had sat for a good yr or so, thats the cause. needs rear window, bumper, steering has some play, body is kind of Iffy. Plus these cars worth more dead than alive, unless is in really good shape, only thing going on well is the tranny & engine. Eng pulls quite strong, has most power in my fleet of 3! Wish I can change the eng just like i can replace a light bulb.
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12-09-2012, 06:12 PM
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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.
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12-09-2012, 06:35 PM
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The tank filter at the bottom of the tank is 46mm or 1 13/16" socket. Most often available only in a 3/4 drive.
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1985 300D 198K sold 1982 300D 202K 1989 300E 125K 1992 940T "If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it" "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
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12-10-2012, 12:15 AM
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StarTron Enzyme Fuel Treatment | Canadian Tire
is that the additive u referring to? thanks QUOTE=Junkman;3063164]Get some Startron instead. Cleaned my mess up.[/QUOTE]
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12-10-2012, 07:19 AM
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no thats for gas stabilizing... you want this... 
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! Last edited by vstech; 12-10-2012 at 09:13 AM.
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12-10-2012, 07:22 AM
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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#15
12-10-2012, 08:50 AM
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I'll give it a try.
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