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Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,660
Posted By jack avant
I am trying to chase down a clunk also. Is there...

I am trying to chase down a clunk also. Is there a good way to check the guide rod mount? It looks like it would be a pain to replace. My car is 1985300 SD
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-23-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By jack avant
1985300 SD front suspension question

What is the best way to check a front end out as far as joints and pivots? If I jack the car up with a floor jack it would seem that things would not be easy to check. Should I sit the jack stands...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By jack avant
Well Praise The Lord. My kick down switch was...

Well Praise The Lord. My kick down switch was stuck. I was getting ready to check the vacuum and the bowdan cable, and got the post about switch and found problem. Thanks soo much:) for all that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By jack avant
Just got home from church. I am going to check...

Just got home from church. I am going to check vacuum to the modulator valve. Last night I tried it again. I started off in low gear and the transmission would not shift until I got to around 6000...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By jack avant
How do I verify that it is the B 2 piston?

How do I verify that it is the B 2 piston?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By jack avant
I do have reverse. I drove it in reverse part of...

I do have reverse. I drove it in reverse part of the way around the block to see if that made a difference.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,630
Posted By jack avant
1985 300SD Transmission

Hello all, I have a 1985300 SD. I drove the car on a 120 mile trip today and returned home. I just got in the car to go to the store and the transmission will not shift. I have checked the fluid...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-14-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,314
Posted By jack avant
It took me about 30 minutes to get the key to...

It took me about 30 minutes to get the key to turn. The rubber pad on my sander was hard to hold in place at 12000rpms. Be patient and just keep pressure on the key. Get someone to help keep a little...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,314
Posted By jack avant
I went and bought an orbital sander from Harbor...

I went and bought an orbital sander from Harbor freight and it did the trick. Both the steering wheel and ignition were stuck. Sander was $15. Best money ever spent. Good luck
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By jack avant
Thanks for the input. I will do some testing...

Thanks for the input. I will do some testing tomorrow and report back. Remember I am from South Carolina.

Jack
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By jack avant
No warning at all. Just died. Jack

No warning at all. Just died.

Jack
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By jack avant
I first unplug the glow plug harness and I have a...

I first unplug the glow plug harness and I have a wire made up to plug each of the female 1 through 5. I touch the end of the wire to a 12 volt source and see if I get a spark. I then run the wire...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 681
Posted By jack avant
1985300SD glow light

I had a couple of glow plugs die on me. I replaced the plugs and car starts great. My problem is now the light does not work. All the glow plugs are working and have voltage. Can some one tell me how...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,006
Posted By jack avant
Antifreeze

I have a 1985 300 SD. How can I tell what type antifreeze I have in the car? It appears to be orange and I think it could be Mercedes antifreeze, but I do not know. Thanks
Jack
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2012, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By jack avant
Thanks for the input. Jack

Thanks for the input.

Jack
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-13-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By jack avant
Glow Plug Voltage

I posted this question on the Alternative fuel forum and thought I would ask some of you experts a question. Would there be a way to apply low voltage to the glow plugs so that the would not get red...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 01-13-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,679
Posted By jack avant
Glow Plugs 1985 300 SD

I have been blending my fuel for about 5 years now and I always have problems about this time every year with cold fuel. I was wondering if any one on this forum has ever considered useing a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By jack avant
Thanks I will try that tomorrow afternoon. I will...

Thanks I will try that tomorrow afternoon. I will let you know.

Jack
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By jack avant
Sorry it is my combination switch. Excuse the...

Sorry it is my combination switch. Excuse the verbage. Remember I am from South Carolina. Have you changed the wiring before to get low beam instead of high beam? Another thought is could I switch...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-17-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By jack avant
OK today I found that I only have bright lights...

OK today I found that I only have bright lights no matter what I do. I unplugged the position switch but could not tell anything with that. My position switch is operating the signal lights, but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2011, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By jack avant
combination switch

How hard is it to remove the combination switch? Can you spray these things with contact cleaner or something? Is there a DIY on this? Thanks for your input.
Jack
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2011, 11:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By jack avant
I cleaned the fuse holders and tried different...

I cleaned the fuse holders and tried different fuses. I would think that I should have power on one side of the fuse checking it with a circuit tester. In the morning I plan to compare the 84 and 85...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By jack avant
Theft alarm disabled

I disconnected the theft alarm that I found under passenger floorboard. Now my problem still remains with headlight issue. When I turn on the lights the left only burns on bright high beam, and if I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2011, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By jack avant
Another problem I am having with my new 1985300...

Another problem I am having with my new 1985300 SD. is that when I turn on my lights I only have a bright light on left side and the bright light indicator is staying on no matter what way I push or...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-16-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,546
Posted By jack avant
1985 300 SD theft alarm

Every time I put my # 15 fuse in the anti theft alarm goes off. How do I reset this thing? Is it worth haveing or should I just unplug it. If I need to unplug it where is it located? Thanks in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-15-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By jack avant
1985 300SD seat switch

Hello to all. I am trying to get my drivers seat to move back. The tilt motor and the back incline works sometimes. I need to know how to remove the knobs without breaking them so that I can check...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 856
Posted By jack avant
Smile New to me 1985 300SD

First of all I would like to say a special thank you for a Great forum. I have been a member for over 5 years now and I will be the first to say that without the help of dedicated members I could not...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 853
Posted By jack avant
1983 TD Wagon

I have been looking for a while for another car and came across a 1983 TD wagon. It is listed on Craigslist in Columbia S.C.. I tryed to attach it but I was not able to. The owner said that it had a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2011, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By jack avant
Thank you Kerry, thats what I love about this...

Thank you Kerry, thats what I love about this forum. I assume that when I short terminals together the car cranks and I release the shorted wires and the car will continue to run. Is that correct? If...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-08-2011, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 912
Posted By jack avant
How would I jump 12 volts to the glow plug relay...

How would I jump 12 volts to the glow plug relay ? Where to hook power to relay? Thanks
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