Various birds, and even seagulls that come 12 miles from the Gulf, have been
using my blue '83 300D for an outhouse the last year or so. At first it
gave the car a nice speckled look, but here lately its become more of a
two-tone. Since this colorful effect looks better than the paint which
I might benefit from NOS in my 240D, but only to dull the anger that
comes from being tailgaited every day.
Brian
On 8/22/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
NOS ?? :-)
Ed
300E
On 23/08/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:20:38 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
Zoltan Finks wrote:
I might benefit from NOS in my 240D, but only to dull the anger that
comes from being tailgaited every day.
Just hook up a blow-tube to the altitude compensator so you can make black
clouds on demand. Tailgaters hate that. Or go over a rough railroad crossing
at 3x
You'll have to consult a poop expert.
--R
archer wrote:
Various birds, and even seagulls that come 12 miles from the Gulf, have been
using my blue '83 300D for an outhouse the last year or so. At first it
gave the car a nice speckled look, but here lately its become more of a
two-tone.
Hows this for a Jim Cathy fix, still no shoe goo though.
You might remember my Honda CB900f wasn't charging. Well my Haynes book had
tests to run on the rectifier/regulator which tested out fine. The stator
looked okay but I didn't really know how to test it. The brushes looked okay
but one was
Over the last year or so (around 40,000 miles) of using Mobil 1 EP 15w50 my
190D has been losing (leaking or burning, leaking mostly I guess) about a quart
in around 1,000 miles (although rising slowly).
At the last oil change I switched to Mobil 1 5w40 Turbo Diesel Truck because
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you can always change back to EP and see if the leaks start again --
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I went to the hardware store and found some brushes that were the same
width but thicker and longer. I filed them to the right thickness and
soldered the lead to the existing base. Put it all back together and
it seems to work just fine.
$4 apiece for the new brushes...
Most excellent,
Just hook up a blow-tube to the altitude compensator so you can make
black
clouds on demand. Tailgaters hate that. Or go over a rough railroad
crossing
On the 200D, or any other early engine with a throttle plate,
the car will make truly heinous black clouds if you crack open
the vacuum
Gentlemen,
Just refilled the tank on the '87 300D for the first time since
adjusting the ALDA. I was disappointed to observe a MAJOR decline in
fuel economy---from about 25 mpg to about 19 (50-50 mix of city and
highway driving on both tanks).
If anything I've been seeing less visible exhaust
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Gentlemen,
Just refilled the tank on the '87 300D for the first time since
adjusting the ALDA. I was disappointed to observe a MAJOR decline in
fuel economy---from about 25 mpg to about 19 (50-50 mix of city and
highway driving on both tanks).
If anything I've
On 8/23/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you're putting more fuel into the engine and not getting more power
out then there WILL be smoke. If no smoke then the fuel is going
somewhere other than the engine (or you are doing a lot more work - like
if the tire pressure are 10 lb
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Thanks Marshall. There is definitely more power since adjusting the
ALDA. The car used to be dog-slow off the line, and now responds to
the accelerator much more like a gas car.
Now that the car has more power have you been using it? Making more
power consumes
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On 8/23/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If you're putting more fuel into the engine and not getting more power
out then there WILL be smoke. If no smoke then the fuel is going
somewhere other than the engine (or you are doing a lot more work - like
if the
On 8/23/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Over rich ALDA causes smoke. There is NO such thing as turbo lag in a
Mercedes diesel. The turbo provides some boost much above idle. What
most people refer to as turbo lag is the improper adjustment of the ALDA
that provides insufficient
On my SDL I seem to be getting about 22 or so, I would think i should get
more than that. I have what I think is too much black smoke and that is
after new injectors. I dont think the alda has ever been adjusted on mine.
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I met a fellow diesel driver at the pump last night. Of course
we talked about car and I shared the GoodNews (TM) of Okiebenz.
*grin*
In the discussion he mention that the previous owner claimed
this 240D had hydraulic self-leveling suspension. The PO said
the pump in the trunk next to the
Self-leveling suspension was available as an option on
123 chassis models (and possibly others) but it was
the same system as the wagons with an engine driven
pump, nitrogen spheres and the rest.
Dan
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I met a fellow diesel driver at the pump last night.
Of
That was an option on those cars, on euro cars. The pump would be on the
engine though. There is not a pump in the truck. I have no idea what the
guy is talking about.
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To:
the 123 CD (coupe) models have the self-leveling system along with the wagons
(td).
Best Wishes,
-Michael
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Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 2:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Self-leveler on a W123 sedan?
the 123 CD
Correct
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Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Self-leveler on a W123 sedan?
The only
Hee. At an MB gathering we had at San Simeon when I
was living in California an impromptu torque wrench
competition was held. The company I worked for
serviced a lot of large displacement stationary
diesels, such as Fairbanks-Morse and Waukeshas. As a
necessary part of servicing these
The only W123 I ever heard of with self-leveling was a euro 240D with
towing package. SLS pump on the head, just like a S123 5 cylinder had.
I'm pretty sure the wagons, SELs and 2.3-16V were the only MBUSA cars
with hydropneumatic suspension.
Mitch.
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Hi, All.
Could the parts, pump etc. be a leftover from some Bio-D attempt?
My $.02
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
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On 8/23/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On my SDL I seem to be getting about 22 or so, I would think i should get
more than that. I have what I think is too much black smoke and that is
after new injectors. I dont think the alda has ever been adjusted on mine.
NEW new
PS, thanks for the referral, thats how our little list grows.
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From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:29 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Self-leveler on a
It seems than at Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:32:53 -0700 (PDT), Frederick wrote:
Hi, All.
Could the parts, pump etc. be a leftover from some Bio-D attempt?
My $.02
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
That was one of my thoughts. But veg oil, not biodiesel. His
trunk was full so I didn't get to see the oil - but most
Explain how this would work. I'm interested
On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:01:45 -0500, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Zoltan Finks wrote:
I might benefit from NOS in my 240D, but only to dull the anger that
comes from being tailgaited every day.
Just hook up a blow-tube to the
Bought them from Rusty, whatever he sells.
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From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 603 ALDA
Interesting. That's the same part as on my 1970280SE 3.5 coupe.
On 8/22/07, Constantine N. Polites [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In the EPC you will find the Steering Knuckle in group 33, front axle.
It is item 5. The MB part number is A 116 330 4120.
Constantine
I've had no luck doing that in the past but will try again.
On 8/23/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:51:41 -0400 andrew strasfogel
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Jenny Mandel, *Greenwire* reporter
In a test designed to provide feedback on its advanced
rebuilt by Bosch, I was told.
Luther
On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:12:07 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Bought them from Rusty, whatever he sells.
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From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL
The listing has been removed.
On 8/23/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Explain how this would work. I'm interested
On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:01:45 -0500, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Zoltan Finks wrote:
I might benefit from NOS in my 240D, but only to dull the anger
I have never seen a 123 coupe with it. Luther? Does yours have it?
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From: Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That was one of my thoughts. But veg oil, not biodiesel. His
trunk was full so I didn't get to see the oil - but most of the
time hydraulic oil is quite different from veg oil.
But that doesn't mean that he knows the difference...
Maybe it was an aftermarket
My 1984 300CD didn't have self-leveling suspension,
and it was an MBUSA employee car that was decked out.
Dan
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wrote:
I have never seen a 123 coupe with it. Luther?
Does yours have it?
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Luther wrote:
Explain how this would work. I'm interested
I was thinking of putting a pipe fitting (Either glue it on,
or make a threaded hole in the ADA) on the atmospheric air
inlet of the ADA, and having a little hose in the cockpit
that you could blow into to enrich the fuel.
Don't
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On 8/23/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On my SDL I seem to be getting about 22 or so, I would think i should get
more than that. I have what I think is too much black smoke and that is
after new injectors. I dont think the alda has ever been
LWB250 wrote:
Self-leveling suspension was available as an option on
123 chassis models (and possibly others) but it was
the same system as the wagons with an engine driven
pump, nitrogen spheres and the rest.
Dan
NEVER available as a US 123 option.
Marshall
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Ass't
Running my fingers across the rings I can detect no noticeable wear. The bike
has around 40,000 miles.
I'm going to get the new brushes and put them on the shelf. When the homemade
ones start to act up I'll put in the storebought.
Now I need to see if a Honda dealer can get just the gasket for
I was under he impression new ones were not matched by default...
Could mismatched injectors lead to lowered economy or would better matched
injectors give better economy?
-Curt
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:12:07 -0500
From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 603 ALDA
Correct, new ones are not matched and the spec allows for some error,
but if you want the thing to run extra smooth at idle, you can take them
in and have them matched ( some call it balanced, same thing ) to a much
closer figure.
Robert
Curt Raymond wrote:
I was under he impression
Curt Raymond wrote:
I was under he impression new ones were not matched by default...
Could mismatched injectors lead to lowered economy or would better matched
injectors give better economy?
Bosch rebuilds and new injectors are matched to within 10 bar. To match
them closer requires that
OK, so why do I have too much black smoke? Is my timing off? Is my EGR
messed up? I unhooked the EGR and plugged the vac line but still the same
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From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes
Clogged air filter?
On Thu, Aug 23, 2007 at 04:24:14PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
OK, so why do I have too much black smoke? Is my timing off? Is my EGR
messed up? I unhooked the EGR and plugged the vac line but still the same
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Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
OK, so why do I have too much black smoke? Is my timing off? Is my EGR
messed up? I unhooked the EGR and plugged the vac line but still the same
Isn't it possible for the valve to get stuck open?
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On 8/23/07, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
OK, so why do I have too much black smoke? Is my timing off? Is my EGR
messed up? I unhooked the EGR and plugged the vac line but still the same
Isn't it possible for the valve to get stuck open?
Mine did
I wish.
On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:06:51 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I have never seen a 123 coupe with it. Luther? Does yours have it?
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From: Michael [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
its brand new
Kevin wrote:
Clogged air filter?
On Thu, Aug 23, 2007 at 04:24:14PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
OK, so why do I have too much black smoke? Is my timing off? Is my EGR
messed up? I unhooked the EGR and plugged the vac line but still the same
I dont know, I guess. Will that cause black smoke? What kind of smoke
does a stuck egr cause? Guess I need to pull it and block it off.
John Robbins wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
OK, so why do I have too much black smoke? Is my timing off? Is my EGR
messed up? I unhooked the
The MB manual suggests that you decompress the spring and illustrates
the process.
Constantine
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Very easy. With engine off, remove the nut on the injection line. The
bracket holds it for you.
Remove the allen head screw, lift off the bracket, and pull the
injector out. There is very little pressure or gas flow with the fuel
pump off and the air meter flap up.
Leave all the lines loose
You are way low on milage -- I get 30 in mixed driving with the AC
attempting to cool the car in 100 degree heat!
Check injection timing, dragging brakes (especially rear) and tranny
slip.
Peter
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94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,
90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89
Where is a good source to buy these ceramic fuses a'la card.
all i find is Kits ([EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]).
If I need 3ea 25A fuses I have tu buy 3 kits.
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autozone has them in individual packs.
Hans Neureiter wrote:
Where is a good source to buy these ceramic fuses a'la card.
all i find is Kits ([EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL
PROTECTED]).
If I need 3ea 25A fuses I have tu buy 3 kits.
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94
Rusty.
On 8/23/07, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Where is a good source to buy these ceramic fuses a'la card.
all i find is Kits ([EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL
PROTECTED]).
If I need 3ea 25A fuses I have tu buy 3 kits.
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'82 300SD,
On 8/23/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You are way low on milage -- I get 30 in mixed driving with the AC
attempting to cool the car in 100 degree heat!
Check injection timing, dragging brakes (especially rear) and tranny
slip.
Peter, are you talking to me or to Kaleb? (124 vs
To you, Alex!
I routinely get 31-32 with low AC use since I replaced the head gasket
(need to get the new head installed once I get the AC going on my Mom's
TE). Highway similar unless I go over 70, when it drops to around 29.
I'm usually a fairly gentle driver, but have a couple spots where
It's a nice looking car but that aspect Please contact Clyde Cleveland
' kinda puts me off. I mean, if you were named Clyde Cleveland, would
you be in the used car business?
And a 360SDL?
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Up in Canada, we can get them at Canadian Tire for next to nothing. I put a
spot of dielectric grease on the tips on my other car, to prevent them from
sticking, and just change them every 4-5 years or so and keep some of the
old in the trunk as spares.
Ed
300E
911SC
On 23/08/07, Hans Neureiter
Thanks Peter, so that's this weekends project. :-)
Ed
300E
On 23/08/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Very easy. With engine off, remove the nut on the injection line. The
bracket holds it for you.
Remove the allen head screw, lift off the bracket, and pull the
injector out.
What's a 360? I never heard of one.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
Wickford, RI
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To: Banned List; mercedes
John Robbins wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
OK, so why do I have too much black smoke? Is my timing off? Is my EGR
messed up? I unhooked the EGR and plugged the vac line but still the same
Isn't it possible for the valve to get stuck open?
If a valve sticks open the piston hits
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
OK, so why do I have too much black smoke? Is my timing off? Is my EGR
messed up? I unhooked the EGR and plugged the vac line but still the same
To assure it's NOT the EGR you must block it off with a plate. What you
are doing does NOTHING if the EGR is
The ones at AZ here are Plastic. With Aluminum strip.
The Indy I use has the Ceramic w/ Copper one's for $0.35 each.
Russ W.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
autozone has them in individual packs.
Hans Neureiter wrote:
Where is a good source to buy these ceramic fuses a'la card.
all i find is
HF has this item on sale $60
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Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It's a nice looking car but that aspect Please contact Clyde Cleveland
' kinda puts me off. I mean, if you were named Clyde Cleveland, would
you be in the used car business?
And a 360SDL?
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Speaking of new vs. rebuilt, Rusty is selling NEW Chinese importa W123
rear axles for $150 and rebuilt for $199 + core charge. Tom says the
new ones haven't had any problems. Both have the same warranty.
Anybody tried one of these new axles from the mainland?
1983 300D, torn CV boot.
On
Peter Frederick wrote:
I'm usually a fairly gentle driver, but have a couple spots where I
make some smoke.
I think that has quite a bit to do with it! My mileage on my SD ranged
from 19-28 depending on how I drove. I have a bunch of receipts I need
to calculate the mileage on, but I was
http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2007/08/fungi-make-biod.html
Those Indians are at it again, making biodiesel out of something that
looks like poop, or poop is an intermediate stage, or poop-like material
is involved somehow. I'm not sure it would pass through filters or
injectors, but here
I've finally found a use (other than mowing shoes) for the two pair of
Converse I've been wearing to work all summer w/out socks.
(Love my job: I have gone to work all summer long in shorts, polo shirt and
Converse ... and I am management!)
On 8/23/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think it's an S Class with a Ferrari V8 engine in it. :-)
Ed
300E
On 23/08/07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What's a 360? I never heard of one.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1979 240D-250K + miles
1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles
Wickford, RI
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Now I need to see if a Honda dealer can get just the gasket for the
stator cover. Otherwise its $150 for a full gasket set... Or get some
gasket paper and make one which is what I presume you would do.
Yeah, gasket paper. Cheap and effective. Just takes a bit of
time. Like 10 minutes!
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Make sure to hold the injector with a spanner whilst undoing the fuel
line, otherwise you may damage the bracket.
Peter Frederick wrote:
Very easy. With engine off, remove the nut on the injection line. The
bracket holds it for you.
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