Shipmates,
Yesterday I had a few spare hours, so I installed a new control valve
(thanks Rusty - less than $200!!) for the self-leveling system on rear axle
of my '85 300TD. Loaded down the back of the car with ~400lbs, bled it out,
cycled it up and down a few times. Unloaded the car, and then drove over a
set of bumps several times.
I think I've achieved success. Right now the star-to-fender-lip height is
just under 13 inches. No change in height after sitting for ~24 hours. I
checked the return line at the reservoir - no more drip, drip, drip.
I'm going to play with the adjusting arm, and try to get it closer to 12.75
inches, before I call it completely done.
Thanks to all who offered advice, especially David Bruckman. Now I've got
two old valves to play with, going to see if I can fix those and sell them
on Ebay.
Very respectfully,
/s/
LCDR Meade M. Dillon, USNR
'85 300TD 323k miles (Euro 5spd)
'96 Infiniti I30 150k miles (wife's 5spd)
'73 Balboa 20 'Sanctification'
Charleston SC
