Re: [MBZ] Bosio nozzles

2006-12-10 Thread Marshall Booth
) as long as the same standards are employed. When high standards AREN'T enforced, it doesn't matter where the product is made either! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Quick plugs

2006-12-10 Thread Marshall Booth
glow. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Prolonging the glow for a better start

2006-12-10 Thread Marshall Booth
and to repair. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Prolonging the glow for a better start

2006-12-10 Thread Marshall Booth
was clipped. It just doesn't stop when the engine starts and the starter is disengaged. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Mixed Prairie Grasses Better Source of Biofuel Than Corn Ethanol and Soybean Biodiesel

2006-12-09 Thread Marshall Booth
Pittsburgh will convert all of its 300-vehicle fleet to cleaner-burning, less-polluting biodiesel within the next three years, with fuel produced on the North Side using waste vegetable oil and grease from Heinz Field snack bars. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] Wind Chill (was Block Heater)

2006-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
parking lot all night! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400SEL

2006-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
in the class action suite with the early ('92-'94?) W140s. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil useage

2006-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
the vacuum pump exhaust goes (into the air filter? in most 123s diesels I think) and that's where a bad vacuum pump sends most of the oil. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D Black smoke

2006-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When car is idling and running what can Black smoke inidicate? INCOMPLETE combustion. Maybe more fuel then there's air to burn OR the fuel is being incorrectly atomized or injected OR compression is low. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] Lower Radiator hos engine heaters

2006-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
are about 90% less effective and are almost worthless. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 240D valve Adjust procedure?

2006-12-08 Thread Marshall Booth
%28ClassicTechLit%29 Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Wind Chill (was Block Heater)

2006-12-07 Thread Marshall Booth
about right) with the ambient temperature. On a windy night it takes less time and in a well sheltered area a bit longer. Once at equilibrium, wind makes no further contribution. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Group IV Synthetic (Was: Re: Block Heater)

2006-12-07 Thread Marshall Booth
David Brodbeck wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: Group IV or IV/V synthetic oil (all the Mobil 1 oils are IV or IV/V mixes) will increase cold cranking speed by 30-50% and low minimum start temp by about 10 degrees (or a bit more) other things equal. Marshall, I'm curious if you've heard any

Re: [MBZ] Block Heater

2006-12-07 Thread Marshall Booth
, EVERYTHING must be working correctly. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] New Theory

2006-12-07 Thread Marshall Booth
soot. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Fun in the cold this morning

2006-12-06 Thread Marshall Booth
engines in cold weather. Reliable winter starting really does require that EVERYTHING work as it should work. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Cold start

2006-12-06 Thread Marshall Booth
look like? Timing chain wear is a common source of iron in the oil. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Block Heater

2006-12-06 Thread Marshall Booth
temp in the garage a degree or two. Short answer, it could be 100 to 120 degrees F. Mercedes block heaters are 400-500 Watt heaters. Under most conditions, they raise the temp to between 30-40 deg C. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Re: [MBZ] Wind Chill (was Block Heater)

2006-12-06 Thread Marshall Booth
drop below ambient, but the rate at which it cools IS correlated to wind speed. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Block Heater

2006-12-06 Thread Marshall Booth
are IV or IV/V mixes) will increase cold cranking speed by 30-50% and low minimum start temp by about 10 degrees (or a bit more) other things equal. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 124 suspension, something marshall would know

2006-12-06 Thread Marshall Booth
, driving slowly over an irregular or wavy surface will cause the care to move first one way then the other. At higher speed the effects make the car feel nervous and can be very disconcerting. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Flex disc failure pictorial]

2006-12-05 Thread Marshall Booth
apart without ANY warning. I have 19+ year old flex discs on the three cars I still run.. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Blinker on the blink?

2006-12-05 Thread Marshall Booth
. I think there are two relays, one the hazard and another that is by the driver kick panel. At least that is where I hear buzzing/clicks while the blinkers are not working. Ideas for solutions? Beside the obvious of call Rusty. WHICH CAR? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret

Re: [MBZ] How good is an OM603 in the cold?

2006-12-05 Thread Marshall Booth
the block heater for reliable starting. I try to use the block heater whenever temps of zero (F) or below are expected. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Rack damper bolt photos

2006-12-05 Thread Marshall Booth
The ONLY exist on 617.95 turbo engines. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] inline: 61795RackDamp.JPG RkDamper.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

Re: [MBZ] leaky trunk 1983 300sD

2006-12-04 Thread Marshall Booth
the cause. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] GP Infant Mortality ('91 300D 2.5T W124)

2006-12-01 Thread Marshall Booth
deteriorate and after as little as a year they may fail and the temperature defined delay drops to almost nothing. Sometimes they can be revived by cycling them many times - and sometimes that doesn't work. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Re: [MBZ] 84 380SL Oil Drain Plug

2006-11-29 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Trade Klima relays anyone?

2006-11-29 Thread Marshall Booth
, '87) had different part numbers and I never tried them in the 300TD. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 300D Manual Trans FLYWHEEL

2006-11-29 Thread Marshall Booth
a 240D if you7 can't find one from a gasoline car. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] snow tires

2006-11-29 Thread Marshall Booth
://www.tirerack.com/snow/WinterPackageMain.jsp?autoMake=Mercedes-BenzautoModel=420SELautoYear=1990autoModClar= Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] GP Infant Mortality ('91 300D 2.5T W124)

2006-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
of the '80s took 30 sec to get that hot and series plugs took a minute or so to get that hot. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 12, Issue 104

2006-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Looking at a W140 Today

2006-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Differences between '82 and 84-85 OM617s?

2006-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
stuff id different, but they can just be disabled. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Differences between '82 and 84-85 OM617s?

2006-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
system is different, but that isn't related to the engine other than that the compressor is attached TO the engine. The wiring harness MAY be different, but it's usual to use the wiring harness of your car - NOT the donor car! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] SD vs. SDL

2006-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
diesel W140s brought to the US between '92-'95 were rod benders too. So that means that ALL S class diesels brought to the US in the '90s had flawed engines! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Differences between '82 and 84-85 OM617s?

2006-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Differences between '82 and 84-85 OM617s?

2006-11-27 Thread Marshall Booth
know how this would affect engine swapping in the two model year 123 cars. The primary difference is with the vacuum control of the EGR - NOT the transmission. If you disable the EGR then there is NO problem. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School

Re: [MBZ] SLS suspension fluid substitutes

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
or VW/Audi dealer. Usually between $10 and $20/litre, sold in 1L square steel cans. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] SLS suspension fluid substitutes

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Volvo diesel

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe Volvo used a VW, or was it the Audi, 6 cylinder diesel which I have heard was not very bulletproof. VW truck engine. Lots of problems with their 1st generation aluminum heads!! Many failed after 100-150kmi. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs and smoke

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs and smoke

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
enough in normally aspirated diesels) and timing chain stretch approaching 7-8 degrees WILL result in smoke. So can poor injector condition, incorrect valve clearances and poor compression. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Funny boo boo among MB owners

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
has a rear left fog light illuminated when the headlight switch is pulled out TWO notches) Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] SD vs. SDL

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
all S class diesels were SDs. In '86-87 all the S class diesels were SDLs. In '90-'91 most were SDLs but a few SD were manufactured. I believe that all the W140 diesels were in the shorter chassis. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axle CV joint repair advice?

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
-- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1983 240D Cloth Seats

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
something they would like to get rid of. Thanks, Mike Cloth seats were not an option in the US so finding replacements, used or new is unlikely. Most of the available used seats will be MB-TEX with perhaps a few leather ones available. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] 124 rear axle CV joint repair advice?

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
a reliable source. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] GP Infant Mortality

2006-11-26 Thread Marshall Booth
or years. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question

2006-11-25 Thread Marshall Booth
belt like Pittsburgh, a 20+ year old Volvo will be NOTHING but rust superficially as well as the chassis and will have disintegrated or be ready to at the slightest excuse. They are VERY reliable cars and pretty easy to work on. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] Non MB Diesel Question

2006-11-25 Thread Marshall Booth
was cheaper and a good value for the money and ALMOST equally safe. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] E300D troubles continue

2006-11-24 Thread Marshall Booth
.pdf I don't think I'd replace a newer style vacuum pump at 140kmi (maybe 200kmi) without cause, but it does offer insurance if you can afford it. Carefully inspect the vacuum pump and the cam surface that drives it while it's off and if worn then REPLACE them. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D

Re: [MBZ] Brake Pulsing - WAS - W126 seat interchangeability?

2006-11-24 Thread Marshall Booth
, is there an ABS valve body on the fender somewhere? It's fairly conspicuous. I imagine that it would be easier to clean the sensors with the wheels off. I've never had to do it though. I don't believe an 83 would have ABS. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] W126 power seat questions

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
kevin kraly wrote: CAIG D-5 Thanks, Marshall, for the info. Where can I find this cleaner? I've been told that some Radio Shacks carry it - or you can buy it directly from Caig. http://store.caig.com/ Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School

Re: [MBZ] om617 head bolt torque specs

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
are stretched - NOT a torque - that is critical. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Testing

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
for a good ground thru the GPs but perhaps it tells if the GPs are good also?? What's the concensus? Is this test as good as testing the DC current? NOT even close! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] om617 head bolt torque specs

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: We have the12 point (double hex) bolts. All of the double hex bolts are stretch bolts and must be given the two 90 degree turns (after they are properly torqued) to properly set them! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School

Re: [MBZ] Head Bolts

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Frederick W Moir wrote: Hi, All. The head bolts on MBZ engines are torque to yield. NOT true! After the mid '80s that may be true (I'm not sure) but before then there were many that were NOT torque to yield. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School

Re: [MBZ] E300D troubles continue

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] E300D troubles continue

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
. The pump must be removed and the ring replaced. Both of mine were brittle and had cracked. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] E300D troubles continue

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: I've had injection pump O rings occur on two of the seven OM60x engines I've owned. Should read: I've had injection pump O ring leaks occur on two of the seven OM60x engines I've owned. Oil dribbles out rather rapidly when the engine is running. Marshall

Re: [MBZ] E300D troubles continue

2006-11-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: I've had injection pump O rings occur on two of the seven OM60x engines I've owned. Should read: I've had injection pump O ring leaks occur on two of the seven OM60x engines I've owned. Oil dribbles out rather rapidly when the engine is running

Re: [MBZ] Noisy 300D engine

2006-11-22 Thread Marshall Booth
will result in louder to much louder compression noise. Worn/damaged valve train parts can make a lot of noise too. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Data Card Option Code

2006-11-22 Thread Marshall Booth
car. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] W126 power seat questions

2006-11-22 Thread Marshall Booth
one to work once is a GOOD sign that restoration is probable. I routinely use Caif D-5 contact cleaner. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] W126 power seat questions

2006-11-22 Thread Marshall Booth
Marshall Booth wrote: I routinely use Caif D-5 contact cleaner. Marshall That should read CAIG D-5. http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.f?sc=2category=188 Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Classic technical literature

2006-11-19 Thread Marshall Booth
). The latest one was the '93 (only available as a reproduction - the original printing seems to have been out of print for 5+ years). It's the kind of information you need to work on the cars AFTER you know how to do all the jobs! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ

Re: [MBZ] new SDL head

2006-11-19 Thread Marshall Booth
machine work? It's quit usual to have a machine shop fit the valves and cam. Some new heads require machine work to fit the timer mechanism and prechambers (if old ones are being used - some new heads must be modified to accept some old parts). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-18 Thread Marshall Booth
high idle). OM617.95 engine idle is adjusted with the idle screw and all other adjustments should allow that. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] pulling to the righ t 126

2006-11-18 Thread Marshall Booth
frequently. DON'T do it with older tires and if the belts have started to slip (will usually happen after ~7.5-10kmi) or you have made a really SERIOUS panic stop or two. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] pulling to the righ t 126

2006-11-18 Thread Marshall Booth
, but few except experienced Mercedes technicians know what elements are most critical). Occasionally a bad tire CAN cause the problem and repalcing that tire MIGHT correct the problem. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat and power steering leak

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
. A 15+ year old low pressure power steering hose NEEDS to be replaced. Every one of mine has started leaking during between 15-20 years. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Diesels first gear start

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
it ever got resolved one way or the other. Hendrik who had better sign this so Marshall will take notice Which engine in which year and model car? Most 80s and later diesels start in 1st. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] part number for gold PIN (aka new rack damper bolt)

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
in and if a gold bolt is all the way in to run right, the IP is nearly shot and that is not a good thing. CM Polish it hard and it will turn silver! The gold color is just a plated surface (cadmium?). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
)? What do you adjust the linkages for? Chris Adjust the idle UP to 750 rpm! Loosen the lock nut and adjust the idle adjust screw! it's described and pictured in 7.1-100 on page 3 Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] RDB color, idle screw and throttle link. adjust

2006-11-17 Thread Marshall Booth
/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=Retailcategory%5Fname=1009%28ClassicTechLit%29product%5Fid=QL%2D6516%2D5610%2D02%28ClassicTechLit%29 Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Am I wasting money on glow plugs?

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
the AVERAGE time the plugs were energized seldom exceeded 10-20 second while with the newer engines that time may be extended by a factor of 10! Even with much more durable plugs, the life of the plugs is MANY fewer miles. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] Strange Front trye wear pattern

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
of the joints must be within the allowable tolerance). Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Marshall or other guru: Where is Larry's Rack Damper Bolt, if he has one?

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
to where it ought.) CORRECT! Attached is picture of old (bottom, silver colored) and new (top, gold colored) rack damper screw. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] inline: 61795RackDamp.JPG

Re: [MBZ] 350sdl tensioner

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
was introduced, but it was after model year 1987 for the OM603 engine. Dave M. had the timing cover on one of his OM603.96s crack. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Thermostat and power steering leak

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
the reservoir. The look for leaks before starting and right after shutting off the car until you locate the leak. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Am I wasting money on glow plugs?

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
. Please use ONLY Beru or Bosch plugs! Do NOT use standard plugs if you want to introduce afterstart glow function. They will fail rather soon as they were NOT designed for the increased glow duration. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Bolt

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
damper screws were designed! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 115 chassis 220D

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
Tom Hargrave wrote: Now, with all of this talk about 115 bodies, I kind of miss my 220D 240Ds. They were great cars. Someone please stop me before I buy another Til you have to replace the heater blower motor! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D No Glow?

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
ernest breakfield wrote: Marshall, this document specifies '81-'84; was there something different about '85s, or does this document pre-date '85s? cheers! e Marshall Booth wrote: ned kleinhenz wrote: Situation: Son's '85 300D glow plug light does not come on. Outside temp is below

Re: [MBZ] 4-Matic schematics...neato

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
-matic. If there were (here in the US), there'd be at least two of them on our hillside alone. No 4-matic diesels were officially imported to the US. They were fairly common in Europe. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Rack Damper Bolt

2006-11-16 Thread Marshall Booth
This section is very useful when diagnosing a '90s OM60x as well: http://manuals.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/07.1-2006.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Taking it to the pips

2006-11-15 Thread Marshall Booth
at will! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 85 300D No Glow?

2006-11-15 Thread Marshall Booth
for ALL of the 617.95 engines. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED] glow8184s.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

Re: [MBZ] Fuel filter changes

2006-11-14 Thread Marshall Booth
in the tank that needs to be cleaned out. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Fuel filter changes

2006-11-13 Thread Marshall Booth
are having problems with clogging filters. I change the filters whenever they become restricted. That is seldom less than 30kmi and could be as long as 75kmi. But it only takes one bad batch of fuel to clog up a filter! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh

Re: [MBZ] Fuel filter changes

2006-11-13 Thread Marshall Booth
the problems, then you had a clogged filter. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 2 Studded Snow Tires (P197/70 R 14) $40

2006-11-13 Thread Marshall Booth
Walt Lasher wrote: Snow Tires for Sale: 2 studded snow tires for sale Cooper Weather master S/T P197/70 R 14 M/S Tires have 96% original tread almost new. These were off my W126 Walt Lasher Seattle ’92 S350 W140 When were the tires purchased new? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof

Re: [MBZ] low idle and pulsating idle when engine (not ambienttemp) iscold

2006-11-09 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: adjusted valves Saturday night and no change whatsoever, unfortunately. Chris Does the car have a silver or a gold rack damper screw and when was it last adjusted? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Steering tightening an 83' 300D

2006-11-09 Thread Marshall Booth
in the wheel bearings or tie rod ends(though it seems as though nothing is simple in this steering system). (: 25 mm is MAX allowable play. Do NOT attempt to get play below 10-15 mm or the box will wear VERY fast. Often the play is the soft coupling on the steering shaft. Marshall -- Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] DC mechanic

2006-11-09 Thread Marshall Booth
Redghost wrote: Need mechanic in DC for an old 240D. Anybody have good place to take a 76 to get a look at and made strong enough for a trip to Central America? Rick at PC Imports is as good as they get and is reasonably priced. http://rc-imports.com/ Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D

Re: [MBZ] Ultra Wicked Low Sulfer Fuel

2006-11-09 Thread Marshall Booth
it is to 500 ppm. http://www.chevron.com/products/prodserv/fuels/diesel/documents/elastomer_chevron_tb_2005Aug.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Adsit

2006-11-07 Thread Marshall Booth
drive a truck over and save the freight charge, too. AVOID Adsit at all costs! I know of fewer than 10% of the people reporting dealings with Adsit that have been satisfied. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] I'm back

2006-11-07 Thread Marshall Booth
Just took a walkabout! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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