Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
That is correct. They now cost $47.00. On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 12:59 AM, Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.netwrote: Andrew - I seem to remember Marshall talking about the newer gold one being an improved version that was really just a stronger spring inside to give you more leeway on the

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-10 Thread Barry Stark
Look here. http://articles.mbz.org/engine/diesel/rackbolt/ Does it look like a large-ish bolt with a locking hex nut on the end of it, parallel to the ground? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Brilliant! How do these things ever wear out to the point they need to be replaced? On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 2:28 AM, Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net wrote: Look here. http://articles.mbz.org/engine/diesel/rackbolt/ Does it look like a large-ish bolt with a locking hex nut on

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Brilliant! How do these things ever wear out to the point they need to be replaced? I don't know if the spring takes a set, or if it's just nicer to have the updated version with a longer/stronger spring. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
So at what point would I recide to replace the screw rather than continuing to adjust it? On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 12:33 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Brilliant! How do these things ever wear out to the point they need to be replaced? I don't know if the

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-10 Thread Barry Stark
Andrew - I seem to remember Marshall talking about the newer gold one being an improved version that was really just a stronger spring inside to give you more leeway on the adjustment. Likely a different spring rate as well. Barry Brilliant! How do these things ever wear out to the point

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-09 Thread Rolf Martin-Hoster
I adjust mine with the engine running. The rack dampener is just a bandaid fix, uneven idle is a sign that it is time to have the IP on the bench. Of course that costs money and anyone can adjust a rack dampener :D -Rolf harry watkins wrote: From Mac, Aug, 2008 The rack damper bolt is

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-09 Thread andrew strasfogel
Does it look like a large-ish bolt with a locking hex nut on the end of it, parallel to the ground? On Sun, Aug 9, 2009 at 7:30 AM, Rolf Martin-Hoster r...@winmutt.com wrote: I adjust mine with the engine running. The rack dampener is just a bandaid fix, uneven idle is a sign that it is

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-09 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Does it look like a large-ish bolt with a locking hex nut on the end of it, parallel to the ground? Largish? I thought it had a 10mm head on it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-08 Thread Mountain Man
andrew wrote: ...W123 turbodiesel to cure 'the shakes at idle. Ludmila Grobtken? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-08 Thread harry watkins
From Barry, 9/11/2006 John - Screw it in just until you feel it hit the rack linkage inside the IP. Understand that if it is screwed in too far the engine may not start. Go ahead and start the engine and screw the damper bolt in very slowly until the engine just settles down. do not turn it in

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-08 Thread harry watkins
From Mac, Aug, 2008 The rack damper bolt is only part of the equation with respect to getting the idle 'right', or as right as it can be. First, the adjustment has to be done with the engine as hot as you can get it, so if you are able to work in a place near a stretch of highway all the