Re: [MBZ] 300td 1982 trailer hitch - me too?

2005-09-27 Thread carstuff
I'm handy with a welder, I'd like to see the drawing also if possible. thanks -chris g ---Original Message--- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300td 1982 trailer hitch Sent: 17 Sep '05 17:47 I'd like that drawing - no sense in re-inventing something!

Re: [MBZ] enrichment adjustment on injection pump

2005-09-21 Thread carstuff
thanks. yes, it's an '85 300 SD...i just also happen to have an '80 300D that is for sale... -c ---Original Message--- From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] enrichment adjustment on injection pump Sent: 20 Sep '05 18:45 It look a bit like a mushroom

[MBZ] enrichment adjustment on injection pump

2005-09-20 Thread carstuff
I know i've glided over one of the basic parts of the discussion on this, but can someone point out to me clearly the location of the enrichment (aka smoke screw, aka ALDA??) adjustement on the injection pump for a 300SD (i assume it's the same as any 300 123/126 car).Thanks in advance for

[MBZ] starting a dormant 300D

2005-08-23 Thread carstuff
I have acquired a non-turbo ('80 model) 300D that has been dormant for some time. I recall having some folks here go through the procedure they use to coax their MB diesels back into running (hot battery, extensive roll-starting, block heater ???). I'd love to hear from folks on what their

[MBZ] '85 SD Trunk lock - how to get in?

2005-08-22 Thread carstuff
I've been going over all the 'little' stuff on an '85 SD that I'm getting daily driver-worthy for a friend. I believe the trunk lock cylinder has failed, but maybe there's just some dumb detail I'm missing. When we first looked over the car, the trunk was unlocked opened w/ a push of the

[MBZ] 300 D/TD/SD, etc. air cleaner rubber blocks

2005-08-01 Thread carstuff
So, what's the easy/good/smart fix for broken or AWOL rubber mounting/dampening blocks for the underside of the air cleaner housing on these cars? I'm going over details on an SD for a friend I've got 1/3 of a block (?) + no block...and the housing has vibrated to the extent of first wearing