Have a friend who once introduced to MB diesel's has become enthusiastic
in their procurement, have a question: Will 300d turbodiesel injectors
do in a pinch to complete a three hour return trip in place of the injectors
that seem to be failing in a 1983 240D? (rough idle,nailing,black smoke)
Will the higher pop pressure be too much for the injector pump?

In other words would you chance it?

thanks in advance
Jan Norton

I would chance it, but I don't know for a fact how well it would work. The higher pop pressure would effectively reduce fueling slightly as well as slightly retarding the onset of injection, but I would bet money that it would still run and drive.

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I would chance it especially if they are worn injectors - replace the heat shields though.

I don't think that the higher pop pressures will hurt the IP - I have a feeling that on a perfectly timed engine the fuel would arrive a bit late.

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