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Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-26-2012, 11:40 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
I will do that but the existing hole is next to...

I will do that but the existing hole is next to the drive shaft hump. Its not next to the door.

Found out today on a 60 or so mile run I reeeally need a cup holder.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
A bit of the bad Illogical as it sounds I...

A bit of the bad

Illogical as it sounds I have a roughly 2" deeply rusted spot in behind the passenger seat where that passengers left foot would be. Almost like they had a shoe full of water...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Rather productive couple of days. CCU now...

Rather productive couple of days.
CCU now running. Havent checked the AC yet nor the heat.
Radio and now the antenna both work.
My rheostat for the dash lights needs more work. Gonna have to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Nope, she came out of the Cleveland, Ga area. ...

Nope, she came out of the Cleveland, Ga area.

Getting better and more true MB every day.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
CCU is now up and running. Double checking my...

CCU is now up and running. Double checking my fuses solved it. I was actually glad to see an 8 amp fuse blown. The location was supposed to have a 16 amp in it.

When in doubt about fuse...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Another full fluid and filter change is scheduled...

Another full fluid and filter change is scheduled at about 2500 miles. Chasing it with gauges ect is gonna be hard due to it being so intermittent.

Thanks for the FSM offer. I havent yet looked...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-25-2012, 05:25 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Zero difference in the idle speed. Shifter...

Zero difference in the idle speed. Shifter bushings were just replaced but it did it prior to that. Its a very intermittent thing.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
One intermittent issue has reared its head too. ...

One intermittent issue has reared its head too. With no pattern, occasionally at startup when going into drive directly or after backing up, I get nothing forward.

Ive tested it by waiting for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-24-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
More and more fun. Pulled the CCU cover and the...

More and more fun. Pulled the CCU cover and the unit. Both have been out several times. At least they didnt mess the wood face up and its not even too bad underneath.

The radio ceased working...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-21-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Yep.. PS fluid and filter changed.

Yep.. PS fluid and filter changed.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Even got an early birthday present of a pair of...

Even got an early birthday present of a pair of Rhino ramps. Those will sure make life much easier as time goes on.

Ya just gotta love yard sales. These were not the ~$50ish thats usually out...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
The instrument cluster has been out several...

The instrument cluster has been out several times. If it was screwed in I doubt more than 1 screw would have still been in use.

The trip meter lever reset was fun. I ended up screwing the the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-20-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
The deeper I get into my new Benz the more poor...

The deeper I get into my new Benz the more poor or non existent upkeep that has been done.

The exhaust needed all 4 doughnuts.

Tranny fluid was last changed before power mowers were brought...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-28-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
From your local I would be looking in southern...

From your local I would be looking in southern france or along the German border inland.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
When I am on the hunt I use crazedlist.org :...

When I am on the hunt I use crazedlist.org : search craigslist like a madman (http://crazedlist.org/index.cgi) which allows searching many CL's at the same time.

Im also ready to pull the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Actually no. As it was inside the vehicle I...

Actually no. As it was inside the vehicle I legally bought, I consider it chattel.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-27-2012, 01:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Ohh ... now you are punningshing me. On a...

Ohh ... now you are punningshing me.

On a positive, my cost went down too. Found $.87 under the back seat.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-26-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
More and more works as I add miles. Actually had...

More and more works as I add miles. Actually had my 1st and hopefully last breakdown in my driveway. The tranny control shift rod popped out free and I had no ability to shift.

Pulled and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-14-2012, 11:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
estod... thats a good one. Not sure yet but Im...

estod... thats a good one. Not sure yet but Im thinking resetting and replacing the door strikers may have done that.

Army. Probably gonna pop the trunk fuel tank cover and silicon or epoxy that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Ohh curses... the door locks dont work...

Ohh curses... the door locks dont work automatically !

I included a couple of under the hood shots.
Vacuum at the 'white' line was ~23 inches.

Shutting down is no issue so the 'brown' vacuum...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-13-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Some one actually lubed the accelerator linkages...

Some one actually lubed the accelerator linkages as Ive found no dry ones.

Both my 3/2 vacuum switches work.

Even the fog lights work.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2012, 02:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Valves adjusted well but #5 compression is still...

Valves adjusted well but #5 compression is still way down. Not gonna worry about that until Ive got some miles on her.

From the maintenance book it appears that up thru ~130k Castrol 20/50 was...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2012, 02:16 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
A lot more just general cleaning done, probably...

A lot more just general cleaning done, probably up to about 3 lbs of pine needles.

Dome and rear courtesy light now work. Sticky switches there. Most of the console switches are gonna have to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
With the help of a buddy got her running again...

With the help of a buddy got her running again today. Did a full diesel purge and was amazed that no bleeding was necessary after swapping the lines back to the fuel tank.

A couple vacuum leaks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-29-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Ive run a wire down from the filler cap and that...

Ive run a wire down from the filler cap and that line is clear.

There are a couple of missing exhaust hangers which will be replaced soon. Nicely enough as far as I could see from the rear bumper...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2012, 04:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Original color was black too, Ive replaced the...

Original color was black too, Ive replaced the front door strikers.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
At 202K and having picked her up in the dark, the...

At 202K and having picked her up in the dark, the boots were a concern.
Looks like other than a rubber renewing my concerns were unfounded.

Heading out to do some linkage lube now.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Getting a few more things done. Pulled about a...

Getting a few more things done. Pulled about a 1/2 pound of pine needles ect out of the hood hinge area.

Pic 1 What does the hose drain ?
Pic 2 Its a good start.
Pic 3 Full set of new fuses....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Thankfully still no rust found just a few moist...

Thankfully still no rust found just a few moist spots. The door seals seem to leak a bit as does the sunroof.

As you see the rims have really perked up after just one pressure wash.

Seems like...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-21-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,172
Posted By TnBob
Almost ran out of day light before I got my...

Almost ran out of day light before I got my camera out.

The power washer did a pretty good job on the motor considering its probably the 1st time since 1982 any attempt was made to get it back to...
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