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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-27-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By alan911
If Lucas Only Made Vacume Cleaners, They Would Be...

If Lucas Only Made Vacume Cleaners, They Would Be The Only Product That Didn't Suck !
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2008, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Posted By alan911
O.K......never mind.:o And by the way...

O.K......never mind.:o

And by the way "gsxr", where were you when I needed you !:D
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2008, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Posted By alan911
It's the Kick-down switch. Hey, it worked for...

It's the Kick-down switch. Hey, it worked for me.

I had the same problem. High revs and no apparent power through the gears. Only limped along in 4th. Went through all the posts describing the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
Oh.....I get ya. Ya know.... I'll just bet it...

Oh.....I get ya. Ya know.... I'll just bet it will. Interesting science experiment.

It's just that, if I just put the key in and start it immediately,like a gasser, if fires right up. It's like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
Yup.......I do it by accident once in a while,...

Yup.......I do it by accident once in a while, especially after driving the Porsche for several days. I tend forget what I'm driving........ and other stuff as well.

Oh.... and I didn't need them...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-25-2008, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
OK....Since 2-6 tested ok,( slight resistance) I...

OK....Since 2-6 tested ok,( slight resistance) I guess it would be safe to assume that the issue is with the #1 GP and I think I can get to it without all the hassle of removing a bunch of stuff.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2008, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
Glow Plugs ? What Glow Plugs ? We don't...

Glow Plugs ?

What Glow Plugs ?

We don't need no steen-kin' Glow Plugs.

They're just an added accessary item for you northe'n yankee boys.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2008, 03:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
OK... The LA socket checks out OK, so the...

OK...

The LA socket checks out OK, so the bulb is good.

While in there checked out the GP's. Looks like # 1 is open. GP-2 to 6 all measured a slight resistance. (digital meter)

So.......
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2008, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
OK will give it a shot

OK will give it a shot
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
OK...slight glitch... Relay box has 2 plugs...

OK...slight glitch...

Relay box has 2 plugs along with an 80A strip fuse.:

One with 6 polls G-1 through G6 for the glow plugs

One with 4 polls labeled 51...31...etc Looks like a small...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2008, 01:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
I knew you'd come through Brian. Thanx.

I knew you'd come through Brian. Thanx.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-22-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By alan911
the real glow plug light question

OK, just yesterday, turned the key on my SDL and no glow plug light.

I know, I know,.....check the plugs, check the relay, check the fuse. Well.... all the plugs were changed approx 6500 miles...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-23-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,048
Posted By alan911
Sure, I guess we can. The choice is, put...

Sure, I guess we can.

The choice is, put the "unknown" one in and throw the dice and wait for it to go eventually as it may be a really old/high mileage, and not and MB updated VB.

Or, find...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2007, 06:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,048
Posted By alan911
believe what you want........Really don't know...

believe what you want........Really don't know what else to tell you. Got it above 4500 rpm's and it finally shifted. No parts on the street. Only did it once though. I'm sure if I continued to do...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,048
Posted By alan911
Car's fine. Maybe only 4500rpm.

Car's fine. Maybe only 4500rpm.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-22-2007, 12:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,048
Posted By alan911
OK the saga continues.....Had the B-2 checked...

OK the saga continues.....Had the B-2 checked and it's not the problem. Had a used valve body installed my mech had around, and everything worked ok. So we decided to get my valve body rebuilt.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2007, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,048
Posted By alan911
Convinced me ! Does anyone know the...

Convinced me !

Does anyone know the Transmission series # for the 86 DSL ??
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-01-2007, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,048
Posted By alan911
5500 RPM's to get into gear SDL

Really weird. All of a sudden trans goes wacky. The engine revs to 5500 before it will go into Drive. Bunch of black smoke out the back (naturally) then a big clunk into gear. Then it will shift...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,013
Posted By alan911
Doesn't the buzzer have something to do with the...

Doesn't the buzzer have something to do with the seat belts ???

On my SDL, if I have the set belts buckled first I don't get the buzz. If not, it buzzes for about 5 seconds. I use it to time...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-20-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By alan911
Frankee, What I would do is before you...

Frankee,

What I would do is before you install it, Pull some vacume on it just to see how it works. No need to pre-vac it. When you take the mighty vac off, it will release.

PLEASE>>>PLEASE...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-14-2007, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,013
Posted By alan911
Jeremy is right on. The first thing to do...

Jeremy is right on.

The first thing to do is, find the blower fuse and pull it out and throw it away. Then replace it. You cannot tell if one of those POS fuses is good or bad by just looking...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2007, 11:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By alan911
Just for laughs, here's a pod pic on the SDL. ...

Just for laughs, here's a pod pic on the SDL. Wouldn't ya know that little piece of dash is right in the way.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By alan911
OK the pliers makes sense because these pods on...

OK the pliers makes sense because these pods on the SDL are suppose to be "bayonet style. Not screws or rivets to the bracket. Meaning they just twist and release outward.

But, how do you access...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-12-2007, 05:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By alan911
sadly, yes. Went directly to the pod with a...

sadly, yes. Went directly to the pod with a mighty vac and it doesn't hold vacuum. It seems that no one has a way to get it out. Been searching for years. checked the hose from the pod to the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By alan911
I should have clarified it.....Gunpowder + Diesel...

I should have clarified it.....Gunpowder + Diesel fuel in the intake.

Better yet......Diesel fuel + ammonium nitrate in the intake.

Diesel fuel = flammability

Ammonium Nitrate = O2

Now...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,175
Posted By alan911
Because O2 is a freaking accelerate (oxidizer)....

Because O2 is a freaking accelerate (oxidizer). mix it with anything on the planet that's flammable and in a closed environment to boot, (cylinder, pipe bomb etc) and it will freaking explode !!!
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,733
Posted By alan911
Brian is right on the SDL. Different animal. ...

Brian is right on the SDL. Different animal. The switch-over valves can be accessed just by removing the floor carpet, then one screw on the passenger center console kick panel left foot side, then...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2007, 01:49 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,316
Posted By alan911
First problem is living in SF. Second problem...

First problem is living in SF.
Second problem is living in CA.
Third problem is not getting out.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-16-2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 891
Posted By alan911
You can look at those fuses til the cows come...

You can look at those fuses til the cows come home to roost. You will never, ever know if a fuse is good by looking at it.

Had the same symptoms exactly all the fuses looked brand spankin' new...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-13-2007, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
Posted By alan911
Sounds like you are doing it right. The 2...

Sounds like you are doing it right.

The 2 pods behind the glove box and slightly to the right are for the re-circulation flaps on the 126 SDL I think. They are on my 86 SDL.

They are what they...
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