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Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 704
Posted By bigfredb
Transmission Transplant?

Can I do a drop in transmission transplant from a 1983 300SD to a 1987 300TD?

In other words, do they have the same transmission?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2010, 08:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,124
Posted By bigfredb
YouTube . ..:D;)

YouTube . ..:D;)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-20-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,124
Posted By bigfredb
I would love to replace the engine, but alas, I...

I would love to replace the engine, but alas, I have not the time nor the money to do so.

The engine had around 250,000 miles on it and was being driven by my son (19 years old). I had been...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,124
Posted By bigfredb
My Benz died today

Today, my '83 300SD decided to move to the great benz lot in the sky.

At 915AM on 16 Sep 2010 while driving on the freeway, one of the pistons in the engine decided it didn't want to play with the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-17-2010, 03:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
Please . . . Would it be possible for...

Please . . .

Would it be possible for someone to post a picture of the front left engine compartment (a W126 (circa 1983)) showing the hood latch release cable?

This would let me see how it is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-15-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
No, I no longer think that the cable is going...

No, I no longer think that the cable is going bad. I think I lost at least one cable attachment point.

This means that when I pull the release handle, it is not pulling the latch, but the cable...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
Please, Please, Please . . A picture of the...

Please, Please, Please . . A picture of the cable routing inside the engine compartment in a W126.

I really need to see where the attachment points are . . .
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-14-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
My cable is basically routed as stated. I was...

My cable is basically routed as stated. I was looking for pictures to show how it is secured along the routing.

Where is the "black plastic security cover" located?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-11-2010, 03:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
The cable itself is working and intact. When the...

The cable itself is working and intact. When the lever under the dash is pulled, most of the "force" of the pull is directed by making the cable cut across the engine compartment rather than pulling...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-09-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
Yes, please. This would be very helpful.

Yes, please. This would be very helpful.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-08-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
After spending an hour or so checking everything,...

After spending an hour or so checking everything, it appears that the hood latch puller cable is loose. I tried adjusting it, but it still appears to be loose.

Does anyone have any pictures of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
Lube:confused:

Lube:confused:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2010, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
Overall it is pretty easy to pull. Sometimes it...

Overall it is pretty easy to pull. Sometimes it takes three or four pulls to get it to open, sometimes it only half opens.

How do you adjust it?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-28-2010, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,953
Posted By bigfredb
Opening Hood Difficulties

When I try to "pop" my hood (by pulling the handle inside the car) it works only intermittantly. Once I get the hood "popped" I have no problems opening it.

I tried to figure out what was wrong,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
Posted By bigfredb
Thanks Rhodes, I feel fairly comfortable...

Thanks Rhodes,

I feel fairly comfortable doing the work myself. Can you recommend a tutorial (DIY) that will show how to do it step by step?

As far as tools to take off the tie rods, what...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2009, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,588
Posted By bigfredb
Tie Rods and Thrust bearings??

I took my trusty '83 300SD to a suspension/alignment shop that a mechanic friend recommended (I had to replace my tires because the inside of the tire had been chewed to the steel belts and blew...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-22-2009, 10:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
Went to the local pick a part lot on Friday. ...

Went to the local pick a part lot on Friday. Actually found a 300 SD with the exact same alternator. I removed the entire assembly.

Took the pick a part alternator to AutoZoo and had it tested...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2009, 01:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
The belts are definately loose and although I...

The belts are definately loose and although I haven't tried. I am positive I can spin the pulley by hand.

It is difficult to get to a pick a part during the day. (That whole work thing gets in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
Nope, no bolt. I can see the entire bracket. I...

Nope, no bolt. I can see the entire bracket. I see the "knob" (it just spins freely). I see the adjusting channel in the bracket. There is definately no threaded rod or bolt already in it.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2009, 11:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
Nope, no older mechanism. Looks like it was just...

Nope, no older mechanism. Looks like it was just removed. I see the adjuster shown in toomanybenz's pick, but there is no threaded rod extending down.

billybob, does the thicker bolt part attach...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-15-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
I see this bolt. I don't see this...

I see this bolt.



I don't see this bolt. Especially the threaded rod part. All I see is about a 1 inch long knob like thing that is pointing to 11 oclock and seems to be part of the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2009, 06:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
Looking from the front, to the 11 oclock...

Looking from the front, to the 11 oclock position, I see somthing that looks like a knob, but it doesn't do anything and I don't see a screw.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2009, 05:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
Thanks for the help everyone. I took the...

Thanks for the help everyone.

I took the battery to Autozoo. They tested it an said "yer battery is dead". They charged it for an hour, bench checked it and then checked it in the car.

With...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
I received and installed the voltage regulator...

I received and installed the voltage regulator this afternoon.

Before starting the car, I tested the battery voltage across the terminals at 11.58vDC. The car wouldn't start. So I jumped it to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-11-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
SD, I will give that a check. In any...

SD,

I will give that a check.

In any case, I have a Voltage regulator on the way from an online supplier. (Mainly because NOBODY in my area had one, not even the stealership)

Several places...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
Yes, that is what I was talking about. Charging....

Yes, that is what I was talking about. Charging. It took quite a few different searches to find the info I wanted.

I started another thread to ask questions about the Voltage regulator itself.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2009, 06:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,072
Posted By bigfredb
Voltage Regulator Differences

For my 83 Benz, I went to NAPA and cross referenced the part number on the Voltage Regulator with their inventory.

They had a match (part number VR506). However, it looks different than the one...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
Finally tracked one down at a NAPA about 25 miles...

Finally tracked one down at a NAPA about 25 miles away. Since my car was broken, had a friend pick it up.

It looks kind of like the one that came out of the car, but not exactly.

How can I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2009, 02:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
Pulled the Voltage regulator. The two 'posts'...

Pulled the Voltage regulator. The two 'posts' are each about 1/2" long, so they probably need to be replaced.

One of the two has a smaller secondary groove in it (right in the middle). Is this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2009, 01:04 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,796
Posted By bigfredb
AAARGH!! So far none of the auto parts...

AAARGH!!

So far none of the auto parts stores in my area have the Voltage Regulators. And of course they all want big $$$ to 'special order' them.

Even the stealership didn't have one in...
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