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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 837
Posted By BillGallagher
Indy said AC not worth it

Original problem AC was blowing warm air. Indy changed the high and low pressure values and vacuum checked out fine. Recharged the system including dye. Work fine for about 3 weeks and warm air...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,428
Posted By BillGallagher
Still sounds to me like a glow plug issue since...

Still sounds to me like a glow plug issue since the engine is missing when not used for a long time in cold weather. And when started and used during the day, there is no problem since the engine is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,803
Posted By BillGallagher
Sounds like the PO used the green anti-gel. How...

Sounds like the PO used the green anti-gel. How many years since last change? Since there is plenty of good size pieces, this will have the effect of blocking the coils in the radaitor. Maybe if you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,428
Posted By BillGallagher
Can you be more detailed on how the idle is after...

Can you be more detailed on how the idle is after first starting? This will indicate a bad glow plug because one or two cylinder is not firing because the temperature in the cylinder is not high...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By BillGallagher
Inside of the vacuum pump are ball bearnings. if...

Inside of the vacuum pump are ball bearnings. if they fall apart, severe engine damage might result. My suggestion is to take the pump off for inspection, rebuild it, and proceed to other causes....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-06-2007, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 605
Posted By BillGallagher
Master cylinder (MC)question

I have removed the MC from my 81 300 TD. On the brake booster there is a ring of black around the opening where the MC joins. Looking on the MC itself, the gasket looks fine and smooth. The ring on...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-04-2007, 07:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,954
Posted By BillGallagher
looking at the amount of rubber shown in the...

looking at the amount of rubber shown in the bushing, the rubber is almost fully compressed. a new bushing will show about 2 inches more height than in the photo

:D

bill
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,302
Posted By BillGallagher
On top of the value cover there is a black square...

On top of the value cover there is a black square box. Inside there are switch for the trans, replace them all....
I had a clunking noise on my 81 300 TD when shifting from time to time ........
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2007, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By BillGallagher
Just finish doing your suggestion.....at low or...

Just finish doing your suggestion.....at low or high pressure the pedal does not go to the floor... there is pressure on the pedal and slowing the pedal moves slowly towards the floor and stops at...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,428
Posted By BillGallagher
clean out the tank....sounds like a lot of crap...

clean out the tank....sounds like a lot of crap is in the fuel which will prevent starting and you said rust which indicated water and O2 are working... my best guess is not enought diesel fuel to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By BillGallagher
agree :behead: case closed

agree
:behead:
case closed
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By BillGallagher
You can swap the other headlight to see if it's...

You can swap the other headlight to see if it's the problem....
does the high beams act the same? if so there could be a ground problem.... in my 81 300 td there are a couple of ground wire on that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2007, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By BillGallagher
need to pump brakes at times

I have to pump the brakes at times to stop my 81 300 TD. There are no leaks, vacuum is good, and maybe the cause is ?????? TIA

bill
:book:
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2006, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 786
Posted By BillGallagher
Get some good old duck tape over the three prong...

Get some good old duck tape over the three prong connector. Use small pieces to tape the broken parts together, then a long tape to seal over everything. Should make a good seal to get you started...
Forum: Northeast - US (NY/NJ/CT/MA/ME/NH/RI/VT) 12-31-2006, 01:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,937
Posted By BillGallagher
Give Viti a call, located in RI and they provide...

Give Viti a call, located in RI and they provide a loaner car while your car is being serviced-pick up and drop off for you at your office. They did some rust spots for me awhile back like 6 years...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,881
Posted By BillGallagher
"I disconnected one the lines to one of the...

"I disconnected one the lines to one of the injectors and cranked the motor over, the diesel seems to drip out."
The IP on a 123 series is about 2,000 psi when the engine is operating ... when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2006, 11:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,881
Posted By BillGallagher
Over the last few years I have noticed that my...

Over the last few years I have noticed that my glow plugs do not last very long. In the past, 3 to 4 years and must change two or three because of hard starting. (Hard starting for me when the engine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2006, 12:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,881
Posted By BillGallagher
"A little WD40 down the intake and Voila"...

"A little WD40 down the intake and Voila" ......be careful when using a fuel like starting fluid and the like i.e. WD 40 because their flash point is low. What will happen is when the piston is about...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-21-2006, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,455
Posted By BillGallagher
I cut the line about 6 inches from the reserve....

I cut the line about 6 inches from the reserve. Brought line to a supplier which I had a hard time finding that carried metric compression fittings. Purchased replacement line from a OEM supplier....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-11-2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 807
Posted By BillGallagher
Exclamation Upper control arm bushing

The Left upper control arm bushing is gone...Judging by my limited skills on suspension forces, this looks like a fairly straight forward job ... remove the nut, bang and slide out the bolt, the arm...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-11-2006, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,231
Posted By BillGallagher
Smile I had my motor mounts changed in Braintree, Ma...

I had my motor mounts changed in Braintree, Ma for about $125.00 several years ago.... too much ....
If the engine is shaking, there is a $20.00 engine part, forget the name, cured the problem...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-17-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By BillGallagher
John: I am interested in your trailing arm for...

John:
I am interested in your trailing arm for my 1981 300 TD ....Am told a 80 TD will fit but need more info to confirm ... What is the asking price? Do you accept Visa? and how do I know this will...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By BillGallagher
I do not know for certain if a 80 is the same as...

I do not know for certain if a 80 is the same as 81 300 TD trailing arm ???? I have no part# to compare?

Bill
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-16-2006, 09:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,028
Posted By BillGallagher
Need a Trailing Arm Left 1981 300 TD

They want to sell you a trailing arm (about $500.00 plus) with the hub ($800.00)for about $1,500.00. Just need the trailing arm only, . Any ideas where I can get a used or new one??? TIA

Bill...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-14-2006, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,724
Posted By BillGallagher
Electrical problems like you discribed are hard...

Electrical problems like you discribed are hard to find .... removing one circuit after another is one approach .... in other words, remove a fuse to make that circuit off line .....
Since you...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,686
Posted By BillGallagher
The stock hydro pump produces 800 psi when...

The stock hydro pump produces 800 psi when operating to life up 1200 lbs which it was designed....
To change the system to electrical will require a big boost to the alternator to meet the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 06:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,686
Posted By BillGallagher
When I was in a dealership in Canada, the service...

When I was in a dealership in Canada, the service advisor told me if the SLS goes bad, there are regular shocks which can be installed. The cost was about 300 CN at that time about 2 years ago.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-13-2006, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,241
Posted By BillGallagher
"Does the system still go up and down as...

"Does the system still go up and down as designed. Does it raise up when the start the car and level up when a load is put on the rear of the car?"
I have not put a load in the car to test the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2006, 04:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,241
Posted By BillGallagher
I checked the fluid level,leaks, and the like...

I checked the fluid level,leaks, and the like looks fine....The nitrogen sphere accumulator on both sides have never been replaced since I've owned the car for 15 years .... What do there sphere do ?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-12-2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,241
Posted By BillGallagher
No, that is severe ..... never drive that car...

No, that is severe ..... never drive that car better to be towed to where you want to go.... mine is about 3/4 less than the photo... all tire surface is on the ground ...

Bill
1981 300 TD
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