Diesel RVs: Re: [diesel_mercedes] FINALLY got my 300D, now many questions

Ah, thanks for the heads up on Love. I was thinking of becoming an affiliate. Didn't like the way they DIDN'T respond to me when they were in TX & were rude when I did get in touch with them! I'll check you link. I had a feeling the kid I bought from was off on the turbo thing. Just didn't make sense to me. There are plenty of factory turbo's out there, I'll keep looking for "the one".

Trish

On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM, Nate Rector <tccservice111@yahoo.com> wrote:

One thing Don't use a LOVECRAP SYSTEM,to many diesels died.Want relieable conversion go to fattywagons.com .

Adding a turbo to a NA engine won't last.Turboed engines have piston oil holes.

From: patricia_dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 10:31 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] FINALLY got my 300D, now many questions

I've wanted a MB since the mid '80's, been really researching for about 6yrs. Last Monday I FINALLY got my '81 300D. Wanted a turbo, but needed transportation and found this one owner with only 273,000 miles for under $2K!

1. The book says to turn the idle switch counter clock wise till it stops, wait for glow plug light to go out then start the car. When do I turn the idle switch back? Do I do that EVERY time I start the car?

2. When I put the car in reverse it shudders like crazy, why? Hubby thinks the idle needs to be turned up. He also thinks the idle switch isn't working right.

3. Does anyone have a diagram for wires? I have to order the Haynes book. There are wires under the hood that no one knows where they go

4. Anyone know anything about cruise control? Mine does not work.

5. I have to floor it to get anywhere, is that normal? Sure does put my foot to sleep to have to continually mash on the accelerator.

6. I was told I can convert this to a turbo and it's easy. Will it honk up my car? Should I do this or just keep looking for a factory turbo?

7. Want to convert this to a "grease car" using the Love Craft Bio Fuel conversion. Anyone familiar with that?

Thanks for any answers.

Trish