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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-06-2009, 12:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,100
Posted By racebannon
I'll bet the voltage regulator is messed up and...

I'll bet the voltage regulator is messed up and the battery was overcharging. This will cause the rotten egg smell and the staring issues (battery will no longer hold a strong charge).
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 07-01-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,876
Posted By racebannon
Where did you get that nice looking jack hole in...

Where did you get that nice looking jack hole in the second picture of the first post?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,065
Posted By racebannon
All you need is your hand to lift them up. There...

All you need is your hand to lift them up. There will be the carpet and a black rubbery foam pad under that. The low point of the car is the rear floorpans. Look for rot there close to the rocker...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2009, 10:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,065
Posted By racebannon
Look under the carpets!

Look under the carpets!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,223
Posted By racebannon
In VT we do it every year. This is the first year...

In VT we do it every year. This is the first year in a while that I did not pass. I've got floorpan rot - pretty bad on the passenger side, not so bad on the driver's side and the rockers are pretty...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-30-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 957
Posted By racebannon
I might be interested in checking out the wagon...

I might be interested in checking out the wagon if you still have it. Can you post a picture or tell me a little more about what "body okay" means? Rust? How long has it been in VT? What color?
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By racebannon
I had pretty much the same symptom until I...

I had pretty much the same symptom until I replaced all the glow plugs - turns out 2 were bad and the prechambers were carboned up (reamed them out). I could get it to start just fine, but it was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-12-2009, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,187
Posted By racebannon
It may not be a bad idea to pull the ashtray and...

It may not be a bad idea to pull the ashtray and plug in a volt meter to the cigar lighter so you can monitor the charging system from the cabin. I did this for a while, then ended up installing a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,143
Posted By racebannon
This sounds similar to the post that fruitcakesa...

This sounds similar to the post that fruitcakesa posted yesterday. Could your fuel tank vent be blocked (creating a vacuum as the fuel level goes down)?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2009, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,059
Posted By racebannon
If the vent is plugged, wouldn't you create a...

If the vent is plugged, wouldn't you create a vacuum that gets stronger as the tank empties? You could try your experiment again, but loosen the fuel filler cap when the fuel gauge shows about 1/2...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2009, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 890
Posted By racebannon
This is the sort of stuff I am thinking about: ...

This is the sort of stuff I am thinking about:

http://www.nextag.com/3M-MMM137-Scotch-Double-55464447/prices-html
Forum: Alternative Fuels 06-03-2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,480
Posted By racebannon
Perhaps the timing has been advanced...

Perhaps the timing has been advanced inadvertantly so that it idles smooth on WVO, but not so much on diesel. You may need to delay the timing. I'll admit that I'm no expert having never set the IP...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-03-2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 890
Posted By racebannon
Good doublesided "scotch tape" will do the...

Good doublesided "scotch tape" will do the trick.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 06-03-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,217
Posted By racebannon
Here is a source for body parts: mercedes...

Here is a source for body parts:

mercedes w123 body patch panel
http://www.fixmyrust.com/Category/1976-1985_W123_Parts

mercedes w116 body patch panel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2009, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,866
Posted By racebannon
not really AC advice, but...

My wife is 4.5 months along as well, due 10-06. my AC does not work either, not needed much here in VT, but this means that there will not likely be any long road trips in the benz this summer...
...
Forum: Alternative Fuels 05-08-2009, 10:41 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 25,453
Posted By racebannon
"as much as you can yell through words" I...

"as much as you can yell through words"

I usually use words when I yell.

Sorry JEBalles - the wiseass in me could not help it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-01-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,079
Posted By racebannon
"Don't unscrew the cap... it is meant for taking...

"Don't unscrew the cap... it is meant for taking off when the engine is off to put oil into... and get a new gasket for it...and never turn it upside down..that is how people see oil on the top of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-15-2009, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,847
Posted By racebannon
Couple ideas...

Does the battery light come on when the ignition is in glow?
If not - light bulb shot, light bulb holder shot, etc... I've read that the alternator will not charge the battery if the battery light...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2009, 10:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,937
Posted By racebannon
Thanks Bob!

Thanks Bob!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,937
Posted By racebannon
Deezulmark - I've been doing lots of research on...

Deezulmark - I've been doing lots of research on the tach lately. The 85 tach set up is different... sensor pickup is on the tranny flywheel (not crank pully) and the OVP is involved. Here are some...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,937
Posted By racebannon
update / more questions...

So I used epoxy and glued a nut that is attracted to a magnet onto the crank pully next to where the pin used to be. This was easier than drilling and seems to be holding on there for now. It is a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,937
Posted By racebannon
pin is busted

Thanks for the advice. I just discovered that the pin on the balancer apears to be busted - it is just about flush with the surface. I am contemplating drilling it out or just trying to crazy glue a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-06-2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,937
Posted By racebannon
did you figure it out?

I just got a new tach amp from Techguy512, I get the RPM sweep at start up, but I'm still not getting any action from the tach. I cleaned some gunk off the pickup, but still no go. I came across this...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-03-2009, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,483
Posted By racebannon
2X on the sand in the trunk and good shoes. ...

2X on the sand in the trunk and good shoes.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2009, 02:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,002
Posted By racebannon
I would like one please

If you can make one, I would buy one from you.
What steps do I need to take to make this happen?

My tach is in the #2 catagory - jumps to life now and again, but is all over the place. I would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By racebannon
wrong voltage regulator?

OK - so I think I know why the old regulator got cracked - there are 2 brass rivets that attach the black part of the regulator tothe white part - they are both contacting the alternator body and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By racebannon
Was overcharging, now alternator bad?

Hello again. Forgive me for not searching hard enough to find the answer that is probably somewhere in all the threads...

I have an '83 300D that was overcharging the battery. I swapped out the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,599
Posted By racebannon
all set now

Thank you to those that gave advice.

After the local parts store screwed up and did not actually order the voltage reg a week ago last monday, I ordered a new one online (so much for supporting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2009, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,599
Posted By racebannon
voltage regulator was cracked

Thanks for all the advice...
I cleaned the battery ground strap and while the bolt was out, tested continutiy - OL - so the bolt does not conduct electricity. The sort of high ohm readings I was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-20-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,599
Posted By racebannon
more proding...

It's real muddy in my driveway, so I have not inspected the voltage regulator yet, but I did a little more poking around:
I get about 14V from the positive to negative battery terminals.
I get the...
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