Ok guys on my 1982 300sd how do you make the idle adj? just getting ready for the texas shindig. Bob se,ks.

Assuming that the adjustment is the same as a 616 or 617 engine, it would seem that loosening the lock nut is a major PITA!

What type of tool can be used for this lock nut?

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try a crows foot wrench

A 14mm deep socket will fit on the nut. Use a bit of WD40 or other oil on the nut and threaded shaft before loosening it - makes it easier to loosen the nut and then adjusting the idle speed. Turning the threaded shaft clockwise increases engine speed, counter-clockwise decreases. See ya March 17 at McKinney, Bob.

Good Luck!
Ton

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