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Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-11-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By MrOwl42
Just as a conclusion, somewhere between cleaning...

Just as a conclusion, somewhere between cleaning up the connections and giving the battery a good charge it seems to be better. I also found that the alternator belt was a bit loose so that was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-05-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By MrOwl42
Okay, sounds like I've got a lot to do, it might...

Okay, sounds like I've got a lot to do, it might take me a little bit since I'm busy with otherstuff as well but I'll do the suggestions and tell you what happens
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By MrOwl42
Yeah... I just listed the headlights dimming as...

Yeah... I just listed the headlights dimming as something that might be relevant information... But I got the battery tested, they said it could use charging but in general was okay, so I'll try...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By MrOwl42
This is what I was going off of, not specifically...

This is what I was going off of, not specifically for W123s though. Why Won't My Car Start? (http://autorepair.about.com/od/troubleshooting/a/ts_no-start.htm)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By MrOwl42
Okay I'll check the battery. And interesting, the...

Okay I'll check the battery. And interesting, the research I did said that the dimming of the lights was a good sign saying that the ignition switch was good, if I'm recalling correctly
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By MrOwl42
Located in New York I haven't, I've only...

Located in New York
I haven't, I've only relatively recently started fixing this car up, what valves/how do I adjust them?
Yes, still same thing
The wires all seem to be pretty good
The glow...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,274
Posted By MrOwl42
Trouble Starting-1977 300D

When I go to start it it sounds weak, like the battery is low and it's not going to start, but if I hold it for a little bit it will start, most of the time. I'm pretty sure it's not a problem with...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 816
Posted By MrOwl42
Yeah it's looking like a muffler shop is probably...

Yeah it's looking like a muffler shop is probably my best bet, I'm pretty sure I found the part on FCP but it's listed as "temporarily unavailable" so I don't know if/when they'll be getting it back...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-27-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 816
Posted By MrOwl42
The muffler shop sounds like a good idea, I'm...

The muffler shop sounds like a good idea, I'm located on Long Island if anyone knows of a shop. And to answer some of the questions, my uncle has some welding equipment, I'm not exactly sure what,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 816
Posted By MrOwl42
Exhaust front pipe broken, need help!

The front pipe on my 1977 300d cracked right near the connection to the resonator piece. I looked online and then went to pep boys, after a while they found out that the front pipe was no longer made...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By MrOwl42
Okay so I replaced the fuse holder, there doesn't...

Okay so I replaced the fuse holder, there doesn't seem to be any more drain on the battery now. However the engine is getting close to overheating on idle. Could this be a problem with the servo?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2014, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By MrOwl42
I found the fuse, the fuse holder was broken and...

I found the fuse, the fuse holder was broken and cracked and whenever I pushed it together the servo would make the noise I was hearing. I'm going to replace the fuse holder, I think that might solve...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-14-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By MrOwl42
Okay, so I tested the battery while off and it...

Okay, so I tested the battery while off and it read about 12.5 volts, when I jumped it and turned it on again it was a bit over 14, so I think that's all good. I heard the noise again and it sounds...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By MrOwl42
Okay thanks for the tips, I'll check it out in...

Okay thanks for the tips, I'll check it out in the morning and let you know what I find!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By MrOwl42
Battery dying, some noise while car is off

My 1977 300D is having some battery trouble. Yesterday after driving for a bit then leaving the car alone it would no longer start. I jumped it and left it running for a while to recharge, after...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By MrOwl42
Can you give a bit more detail on the tensioner...

Can you give a bit more detail on the tensioner gear bracket? I'm not really sure what part you're talking about and the internet doesn't seem to be coming up with answers
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By MrOwl42
Squeaking Alternator Belt

My alternator belt has been squeaking in my '77 300D. It mostly just squeaks for a little bit after I start it up or when there's an extra draw on the battery, such as driving with headlights. I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-28-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,496
Posted By MrOwl42
I understand that airbags have saved many lives,...

I understand that airbags have saved many lives, and that these cars would be safer if they had them. You're stating a lot of facts about cars without airbags vs. cars with airbags, do you have...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-26-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,496
Posted By MrOwl42
To answer the question about who is asking if...

To answer the question about who is asking if it's safe, it's just various people that I know, the main reason I posted this was for my own peace of mind, since I'll be driving friends and family, I...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-25-2014, 03:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 16,496
Posted By MrOwl42
Just how safe is the W123?

Does anyone have good sources/stories to verify the safety of a W123? I've got a 1977 300D, I know it doesn't have airbags, but still is an extremely solid car with crumple zones. Some people are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-30-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,187
Posted By MrOwl42
Okay so I just ran it for a bit to see how long...

Okay so I just ran it for a bit to see how long it would take to get up to where it was at yesterday. After 15 minutes it was at about 175 (Infrared and car thermometer), I ran it for another 15...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2014, 08:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,187
Posted By MrOwl42
I haven't driven it yet, this is one of the last...

I haven't driven it yet, this is one of the last kinks I have before I'm pretty sure it'll be good to go, but it needs to be inspected and what not so I can't really drive it. And okay, that sounds...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-29-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,187
Posted By MrOwl42
Okay, so I replaced the thermostat and put in new...

Okay, so I replaced the thermostat and put in new coolant. I also replaced the thermometer sensor because it seemed to be reading higher than the reading I was getting with an infrared thermometer....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2014, 09:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,187
Posted By MrOwl42
I haven't seen any trace of coolant leaking...

I haven't seen any trace of coolant leaking whatsoever, but I will be on the lookout for that. I'm going to run the diagnostics uberwasser recommended tomorrow. And don't worry, it won't be driving...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2014, 06:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,187
Posted By MrOwl42
Overheating!

'77 300D is getting to the red mark 250 mark on the thermometer just from idling for a while, coolant levels seems good, could it be a problem with the water pump? Any ideas to help figure out what...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 961
Posted By MrOwl42
I pretty sure I didn't over clean them. I got...

I pretty sure I didn't over clean them. I got them to move pretty freely, but when I put the rubber seal in it no longer moved freely. I'm assuming that's sorta the point but should it move freely...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-03-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 961
Posted By MrOwl42
Rebuilding Calipers

So I've been working on rebuilding the calipers on my 77 300D. The pistons were a bit stuck and it took some work with an air compressor to get them out, but they did come out. I cleaned them up a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-27-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By MrOwl42
Painting with Rustoleum?

I've seen a few videos where people paint their car using Rustoleum. I'm considering doing this for my '77 300D to try to save some money when the time comes that I need to paint it (Paint is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By MrOwl42
No, I haven't really investigated it at all yet,...

No, I haven't really investigated it at all yet, that very well could be it, I'll do some checking tomorrow morning
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By MrOwl42
Shifter not lining up. '77 300D

I've been continuing the work on my parents 300D an I've started to move it around a little, (just like a few feet forward, a few feet back) and the shifter isn't lining up with the P,N,R,D etc.....
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