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Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-08-2010, 06:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,692
Posted By Rick_MD
I noticed earlier in this thread that you are not...

I noticed earlier in this thread that you are not yet using gas with your mig welder?

If that is the case, gas will make all the difference in the world with your welds. Then things will click...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-31-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,988
Posted By Rick_MD
I have a 73 220D. Every time I turn around, I...

I have a 73 220D. Every time I turn around, I need something else.

Guess I need to stop turning around. Lol!

Looking for the list below if they are the same:

instrument cluster assy
inside...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-22-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 204,562
Posted By Rick_MD
'73 115 220D

Hi Jim,

Looking for a good oil cooler to fit this. Do you have one?

Thanks
Forum: Tech Help 11-30-2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
Posted By Rick_MD
You may want to consider silicone spray instead...

You may want to consider silicone spray instead if the rubber is still good. It won't deteriorate the rubber as easily as penetrating oil will. It's a petroleum based chemical and will melt rubber...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-27-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,639
Posted By Rick_MD
PM sent.

PM sent.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-27-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By Rick_MD
Too bad. I wouldn't have minded a second 220D. ...

Too bad. I wouldn't have minded a second 220D.

Have a good one!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-26-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By Rick_MD
Vacuum elements as the stealership calls them ar...

Vacuum elements as the stealership calls them ar $180. each.:eek: They were so kind as to offer a discount on them. $140. each is so much better.:(

Did some looking on eBay and made an offer on...
Forum: Tech Help 11-25-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 885
Posted By Rick_MD
Reading the mileage from the engine. I call BS. ...

Reading the mileage from the engine. I call BS. I am new to Mercedes, but not new to turning wrenches. Lol!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-25-2009, 04:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 858
Posted By Rick_MD
Are you talking about the door pockets? If so, I...

Are you talking about the door pockets? If so, I am interested. The ones in my 73 220D are MIA.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-04-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,139
Posted By Rick_MD
I don't know how to read the tag correctly, but I...

I don't know how to read the tag correctly, but I followed the links out for the tensioners and found that all have the same part numbers. So, at least for this part, it doesn't matter.

I to, am...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-01-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 15,598
Posted By Rick_MD
Wishful thinking: Looking for a Hood Star...

Wishful thinking:

Looking for a Hood Star and a Becker radio (mono or stereo is OK) for a 1973 220D. Doesn't have to be free either. Don't have any trades at the moment. Still new to MB.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-31-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By Rick_MD
Check the inlet and outlet temperatures of the...

Check the inlet and outlet temperatures of the heater core after the motor is warmed up. They should both be about the same temp if the heater core is not plugged up. Don't forget to make sure the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-25-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,119
Posted By Rick_MD
Had the exact same problem on mine. Took it off,...

Had the exact same problem on mine. Took it off, cleaned up the rust and put some synthetic grease in and on it. Problem solved. Now the hard part, replacing the broken plastic bracket on the...
Forum: Tech Help 10-25-2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 684
Views: 125,975
Posted By Rick_MD
1973 220D $500. Less than 79k original miles. ...

1973 220D $500. Less than 79k original miles. Pretty obviously accurate. Some rust, could use paint. Windshield seal leaks like crazy. Runs awesome!:)

Drove it home 6 miles away with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Ron, You hit the nail on the head. Not to...

Ron,

You hit the nail on the head. Not to mention the defroster control is actually broken. It would have come to me sooner, if the switch and light actually stayed on as it should when pulled. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
I was using the gorilla switch to start, which...

I was using the gorilla switch to start, which actually defaults glow plugs on while starting. I just wasn't allowing any warm up time. Hence, the motor starts easier with some glow, even if minor....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Well Kerry, I am almost embarrassed to say...

Well Kerry,

I am almost embarrassed to say that they worked all along and I didn't realize it.:o I was mis-informed and was attempting to use the wrong switch to light off the glow plugs. I had...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
PM sent. My cd is on it's way, but it will be...

PM sent. My cd is on it's way, but it will be nice to take a look at a good schematic in the mean time. Thank you pizzachef. The diagram in your post is pretty much the same as the Chilton one,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-30-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
OK, here's the latest. The glow plugs are...

OK, here's the latest. The glow plugs are working. The gorilla switch is working. Yay. I am a bit confused though. I have been told by the dealer that the switch on the console is for the glow...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Thanks Ron, Such great information from an...

Thanks Ron,

Such great information from an awesome group of people!

I have a feeling this problem will be solved in no time.

Thanks again,
Rick
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Kerry, No, I have not had the time yet.:mad:...

Kerry,

No, I have not had the time yet.:mad: The skeeters are winning around here at the moment. I tried to get into it last night, but had troubles staying on the ground.:eek: One would think...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Which now explains to me why the motor starts so...

Which now explains to me why the motor starts so easily, even with the glow plugs not functioning when pulling on the glow plug switch.

I didn't realize the gorilla switch would also engage the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-28-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
No such luck. It's not there either. Thanks...

No such luck. It's not there either.

Thanks for the help though.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Don't beat me too hard. I only paid $500. for it...

Don't beat me too hard. I only paid $500. for it and did I mention rust? :rolleyes: Probably more than there should be. Definitely not going to be a collector or anything. Right now it's just a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
I'll take another look tomorrow after work and...

I'll take another look tomorrow after work and report back. I was looking everywhere up there earlier, pulling relays and the like, going to the 'net to identify them and putting them back in.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Ok, I'll bite. Where abouts under the dash? ...

Ok, I'll bite. Where abouts under the dash? General vicinity please? I am familiar with the old strip style fuses. Used to sell a lot of them!

Thanks,

Rick
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 08:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Confirmed, still old loop style. I know what I...

Confirmed, still old loop style. I know what I am talking about, thanks to all of you on this site!

I checked for voltage at the last plug in the block which is the first in the series. Nothing...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
Confirmed, no voltage while key on and knob...

Confirmed, no voltage while key on and knob pulled out. Wifey did the inside while I checked and confirmed. I triple checked that she was doing everything they same way I was. I have tried...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-27-2009, 07:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,083
Posted By Rick_MD
73 220D Glow Plug Problems

This is my first post here. Sorry if it is a long post. I do have to say thanks to all of you for the vast amount of information here. It has been a great deal of help to me, a first time diesel...
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