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Diesel Discussion
09-30-2017, 01:03 PM
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Fuel cap with "Diesel" on it.
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mach4
Also made one out of aluminum ...
Also made one out of aluminum
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=144486&stc=1&d=1506790848
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Diesel Discussion
09-30-2017, 12:55 PM
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Fuel cap with "Diesel" on it.
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917
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mach4
I 3D printed mine ...
I 3D printed mine
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachments/diesel-discussion/135534d1458934263-3d-printing-parts-fuelcapfinal-5.jpg
Here's how...
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Diesel Discussion
08-05-2017, 10:13 PM
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190D Front Exhaust Flex Pipe
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847
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mach4
I'm not familiar with the 190, but something like...
I'm not familiar with the 190, but something like this might work....
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=143530&stc=1&d=1501985371
I used a similar flex joint on my...
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Diesel Discussion
07-29-2017, 01:57 AM
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Vacuum pump failures
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1,678
Posted By
mach4
I did the research on that awhile back - even...
I did the research on that awhile back - even went so far as to source a pump, fabricate a bracket, build a microcontroller to control the hysteresis and tested it. A person with a manual...
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Diesel Discussion
07-19-2017, 11:36 AM
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1985 300d trans issues
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mach4
The '85 used the 722.4 transmission, which is...
The '85 used the 722.4 transmission, which is significantly weaker than the previous 722.3 transmissions. The earlier transmission will work just fine. I swapped my .4 for a .3 when the .4 crapped...
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Diesel Discussion
07-17-2017, 11:32 PM
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What's your EGT when cruising down the highway?
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686
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mach4
It varies so much due to the kinds of factors you...
It varies so much due to the kinds of factors you listed I can't even remember a typical cruise value....and I can't check it right now as the car is off the road for the turbo leak repair and rear...
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Diesel Discussion
07-15-2017, 02:29 PM
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Turbo Oil Leak and New Custom Drain Hose
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1,787
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mach4
It's taken awhile, but I got the hose made up and...
It's taken awhile, but I got the hose made up and have it mocked up on the "spare" engine.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=143257&stc=1&d=1500142997
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Diesel Discussion
07-06-2017, 10:45 AM
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Need help finding parts for OM617
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626
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mach4
If you can't find what you need, a muffler shop...
If you can't find what you need, a muffler shop could fab something up pretty simply.
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Diesel Discussion
07-04-2017, 07:33 PM
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OM617 Land Rover Series IIA repower
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1,043
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mach4
Fill out your profile, it will help a lot. ...
Fill out your profile, it will help a lot.
Before you run right out and do an EGR delete, make sure you won't have a smog issue in getting it licensed. For example, if you're in CA, unless the car...
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Diesel Discussion
07-04-2017, 09:10 AM
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Advice on restuffing sun visors
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982
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mach4
Here's a thread on what I did to replace the...
Here's a thread on what I did to replace the "bag-of-foam" visors on my diesel SL; it's not the same for 123s, but it may provide some ideas for a solution using similar techniques - The $10 Fix for...
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Diesel Discussion
07-03-2017, 02:17 PM
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My Official OM617 Toyota Pickup Repower Thread
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112,383
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mach4
When I was researching some out-of-the-box...
When I was researching some out-of-the-box solutions for my swap I found some interesting options. Some things you may want to research are -
- Rollguys bracket for a Sanden compressor is probably...
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Diesel Discussion
07-02-2017, 03:11 PM
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OM617 swap into Ford Ranger, what would it take?
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mach4
Here is one solution - 110k miles and all is...
Here is one solution - 110k miles and all is good.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/354554-converting-oil-cooler-lines-stainless-braided-hose.html
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Diesel Discussion
07-01-2017, 05:14 PM
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Turbo Oil Leak and New Custom Drain Hose
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mach4
Good catch.... yes, the engine is from an '85 CA...
Good catch.... yes, the engine is from an '85 CA 300D. As part of my engine swap I got an upper oil pan from a 115 in order to gain some subframe clearance - it has a smooth bottom with no "waffle"...
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Diesel Discussion
07-01-2017, 03:37 PM
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Turbo Oil Leak and New Custom Drain Hose
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1,787
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mach4
I'd like to offer my technique to the repertoire...
I'd like to offer my technique to the repertoire of methods that have been developed to remove the turbo drain tube from the engine - engine hoist and nylon strap.
...
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Diesel Discussion
07-01-2017, 03:13 PM
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4
Turbo Oil Leak and New Custom Drain Hose
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mach4
Turbo Oil Leak and New Custom Drain Hose
Over time an oil leak I had developed got worse and worse. Originally I thought it was a valve cover gasket leak as I had just done a valve adjust, but as it got worse it was apparent it was coming...
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Diesel Discussion
06-30-2017, 10:19 PM
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Tach not working after engine swap
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1,053
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mach4
Make sure you get the one that matches your...
Make sure you get the one that matches your engine's pickup - the flywheel pickup is completely different than the vibration damper/tach amp pickup....and get the tach face too.
If you need...
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Diesel Discussion
06-30-2017, 06:10 PM
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5
Tach not working after engine swap
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1,053
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mach4
Your gas tach signal comes from the ignition,...
Your gas tach signal comes from the ignition, which means your tach gauge in the dash will not work.
What I did on my swap (617->107) is swap in the EGR controller from the diesel. Mine was an...
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Diesel Discussion
06-27-2017, 12:16 PM
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Lost my 83
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793
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mach4
Even that's no guarantee - I bought a spare...
Even that's no guarantee - I bought a spare engine/transmission from a friend who pulled it from the local JY. He bought it for a project which did not materialize. I gave him $400 for it with one...
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Diesel Discussion
06-25-2017, 06:08 PM
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17
Any advise on rinsing out the interior of an Oil Filter Housing?
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1,430
Posted By
mach4
This looks like it might be the one you want -...
This looks like it might be the one you want - Mercedes W116 W123 W126 Oil Filter Housing Gasket Goetz 6161840780 | eBay...
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Diesel Discussion
06-25-2017, 04:09 PM
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17
Any advise on rinsing out the interior of an Oil Filter Housing?
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1,430
Posted By
mach4
I'd strongly recommend you ditch that gasket and...
I'd strongly recommend you ditch that gasket and get a genuine MB gasket.
Notice the difference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=142910&stc=1&d=1498421175
The...
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Diesel Discussion
06-25-2017, 09:12 AM
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17
Any advise on rinsing out the interior of an Oil Filter Housing?
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1,430
Posted By
mach4
Then you can use almost anything... diesel,...
Then you can use almost anything... diesel, kerosine, paint thinner, carb cleaner, brake cleaner, gasoline (very carefully), naphtha, alcohol, acetone
When I drilled out my oil cooler for AN...
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Diesel Discussion
06-24-2017, 07:17 PM
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17
Any advise on rinsing out the interior of an Oil Filter Housing?
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1,430
Posted By
mach4
Mounted on the engine or on the bench?
Mounted on the engine or on the bench?
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
06-23-2017, 08:59 PM
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12
photo/location of "fuel pressure relief valve"
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787
Posted By
mach4
Even the later 617s had the new style...
Even the later 617s had the new style non-rebuildable ones - mine was that way. It is a '85 Cali version.
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
06-22-2017, 12:20 PM
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5
OM642 transplant
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1,794
Posted By
mach4
I haven't heard of such a swap. I can't give you...
I haven't heard of such a swap. I can't give you any specific guidance but the issues you should research would be along the line of
1- Will it fit? Certain things like steering linkage, steering...
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Diesel Discussion
06-20-2017, 11:39 PM
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7
W123 Differential Parts list
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1,102
Posted By
mach4
I've got a 2.88 in my crusher bound donor car you...
I've got a 2.88 in my crusher bound donor car you have for $100, just come and take it out...if you want.
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
06-20-2017, 09:00 PM
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7
W123 Differential Parts list
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1,102
Posted By
mach4
Diffs are so reliable....and plentiful....and...
Diffs are so reliable....and plentiful....and easy to replace....I'd be inclined to just put one on the shelf and just swap it when/if needed rather than rebuild the existing one...but that's just...
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Diesel Discussion
06-20-2017, 06:30 PM
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29
Can I use butane torch to loosen this A/C hose fitting?
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1,719
Posted By
mach4
Whatever....
Whatever....
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
06-20-2017, 05:09 PM
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40
Ran gasoline through the engine
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2,114
Posted By
mach4
I know everything on the internet is true :D, so...
I know everything on the internet is true :D, so with that as preamble....
Source: Cold weather performance of Waste Oil Blended Diesel Fuel...
Forum:
Diesel Discussion
06-20-2017, 04:40 PM
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35
Should I save it or ditch it?
Views:
2,089
Posted By
mach4
Excellent observation. Our Isuzu Oasis (rebadged...
Excellent observation. Our Isuzu Oasis (rebadged Honda Odyssey) just turned 300k miles. While the paint is pretty much gone, mechanically the only non-maintenance repair (maintenance = belts,...
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Diesel Discussion
06-20-2017, 03:11 PM
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35
Should I save it or ditch it?
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2,089
Posted By
mach4
Huh? Pictures and tracing the hose would help a...
Huh? Pictures and tracing the hose would help a lot. Where does it go and what's on the other end?
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