Re: [diesel_mercedes] glow plug relay fuse

 

The original fuses are dirt cheap as I recall (I bought 4 or 5 just to keep around). I would certainly get more, or carry additional lamp cord, while you are refining your "make do" survival gear.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Chip <czulli@gmail.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 4:47 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] glow plug relay fuse

 
Out of the blue, my glow plugs stopped working and the light on the dash stopped lighting. I pulled the cover from the glow plug relay and found the 50A fuse blown. No big deal, I went to Advance and bought another 50A that I thought looked like the one blown. It was not, slightly to big and holes in the wrong place.

Perhaps with a rat tale file I can make this thing work, but in the mean time I have used a few strands of copper wire from lamp cord to bridge the connection. First time out, I did not have enough strands to bridge the current flow, but adding a few more strands and it works like a charm.

Should I continue with the modification to the off the shelf 50A or should I get the right one from ??????

And then, of course, there is the question of why my original fuse blew to start with.

The lamp cord strands are working great, and the car seems to crank quickly as usual.

I'll appreciate any perspectives from the group.

Chip
hanging on by a few copper threads in Houston



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[diesel_mercedes] glow plug relay fuse

 

Out of the blue, my glow plugs stopped working and the light on the dash stopped lighting. I pulled the cover from the glow plug relay and found the 50A fuse blown. No big deal, I went to Advance and bought another 50A that I thought looked like the one blown. It was not, slightly to big and holes in the wrong place.

Perhaps with a rat tale file I can make this thing work, but in the mean time I have used a few strands of copper wire from lamp cord to bridge the connection. First time out, I did not have enough strands to bridge the current flow, but adding a few more strands and it works like a charm.

Should I continue with the modification to the off the shelf 50A or should I get the right one from ??????

And then, of course, there is the question of why my original fuse blew to start with.

The lamp cord strands are working great, and the car seems to crank quickly as usual.

I'll appreciate any perspectives from the group.

Chip
hanging on by a few copper threads in Houston

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Twin 83's need assistance

 

start with Nate's paperclip starter jump method.
Chuck

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "brian's 83 300d's" <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> Mary was verily dripping a steady flow of trans fluid yesterday. Was hoping for a loose bolt which could be tightened. But, no it was a leak from on high so Mary is getting a new pump seal. Problem solved.
>
> But, this morning Martha was deader that a doornail. Brand new battery checks out strong, headlights and lights on dash are good, but turn the key = nothing (no click, no nuthin). It was sudden - no warning.
>
> So anyone got some good advice?
>
> brian from laverne
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Twin 83's need assistance

 

I'd try starting it in Neutral; may be the lockout switch.

From: brian's 83 300d's <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 1:10 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Twin 83's need assistance

Mary was verily dripping a steady flow of trans fluid yesterday. Was hoping for a loose bolt which could be tightened. But, no it was a leak from on high so Mary is getting a new pump seal. Problem solved.

But, this morning Martha was deader that a doornail. Brand new battery checks out strong, headlights and lights on dash are good, but turn the key = nothing (no click, no nuthin). It was sudden - no warning.

So anyone got some good advice?

brian from laverne



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Glow plug lamp. 12v+ or ground: Solution.

 

Pictures, pictures, pictures - please
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Lawrence Rhodes <primobassoon@sbcglobal.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 10:21 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Glow plug lamp. 12v+ or ground: Solution.

 
OK I got brave and measured the circuit at LA on the connector.  I tested this
by using resistance.  My meter showed 253 ohms to ground from LA.  Good chance
it was a bulb.  I put 12v there with a wire from the + battery & the Glow
indicator lights.  So now all I have to do is connect it to the ground side of
my momentary switch(if you connect to the positive side you will have trouble if
it activates the relay) and it should light when I activate the relay letting me
know I have 12v and everything is working.  If the light stops or doesn't light
I know I have a problem which may be the 50amp resetting relay which I may have
to increase by 10 amps.  Maybe.  My modification is almost done.  Again I think
this is superior to stock since this model has a 30 second relay which is not
available in 10 second & I have the fast glow plugs installed.  This is very
similar to a Perkins or other marine diesel starting configuration.  You hold
down the button for a set period of time and then start your engine.  Works for
me.  Lawrence Rhodes....


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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Glow plug lamp. 12v+ or ground: Solution.

 

OK I got brave and measured the circuit at LA on the connector.  I tested this
by using resistance.  My meter showed 253 ohms to ground from LA.  Good chance
it was a bulb.  I put 12v there with a wire from the + battery & the Glow
indicator lights.  So now all I have to do is connect it to the ground side of
my momentary switch(if you connect to the positive side you will have trouble if
it activates the relay) and it should light when I activate the relay letting me
know I have 12v and everything is working.  If the light stops or doesn't light
I know I have a problem which may be the 50amp resetting relay which I may have
to increase by 10 amps.  Maybe.  My modification is almost done.  Again I think
this is superior to stock since this model has a 30 second relay which is not
available in 10 second & I have the fast glow plugs installed.  This is very
similar to a Perkins or other marine diesel starting configuration.  You hold
down the button for a set period of time and then start your engine.  Works for
me.  Lawrence Rhodes....

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[diesel_mercedes] Twin 83's need assistance

 

Mary was verily dripping a steady flow of trans fluid yesterday. Was hoping for a loose bolt which could be tightened. But, no it was a leak from on high so Mary is getting a new pump seal. Problem solved.

But, this morning Martha was deader that a doornail. Brand new battery checks out strong, headlights and lights on dash are good, but turn the key = nothing (no click, no nuthin). It was sudden - no warning.

So anyone got some good advice?

brian from laverne

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Glow plug lamp. 12v+ or ground

 

I'm doing exactly that but I'm not sure if the bulb in the dash is connected or
not.  If it is hot all the time, grounded all the time or floating.  These are
the three possibilities.  If someone knows for sure let me know.  I guess I
could poke around with my multimeter.  Lawrence Rhodes.....

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Monovalve repair 84 300D

 

Check the very last picture - not the diagram I saw, but it works.

http://mbdieseldiy.tripod.com/monovalve.htm

 
brian from la verne, ca
From: n61cm <jim@tazwade.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 3:55 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Monovalve repair 84 300D

 
I think this is it. I didn't see those washers in your pix though.

http://mbdieseldiy.tripod.com/images/11a.jpg

Jim

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> I saw a picture_print  of the assembly somewhere with everything laid out properly. I'll try to find it.
>
>  
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: n61cm <jim@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 8, 2011 1:32 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Monovalve repair 84 300D
>
>
>  
> Brian, I see the wavy washer in your pix but I don't see the two regular washers (the big one and the little one). Are they there somewhere?
>
> Jim
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Monovalve repair 84 300D

 

No, I saw a schematic blowup. Will search today.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: n61cm <jim@tazwade.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 3:55 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Monovalve repair 84 300D

 
I think this is it. I didn't see those washers in your pix though.

http://mbdieseldiy.tripod.com/images/11a.jpg

Jim

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
>
> I saw a picture_print  of the assembly somewhere with everything laid out properly. I'll try to find it.
>
>  
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: n61cm <jim@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 8, 2011 1:32 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Monovalve repair 84 300D
>
>
>  
> Brian, I see the wavy washer in your pix but I don't see the two regular washers (the big one and the little one). Are they there somewhere?
>
> Jim
>



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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Water

 

On 10/9/2011 9:50 PM, c24052000 wrote:

 


Alan, what does inside the cowl mean? My next step is do take off the screens under the wipers, and look there. Is this the right approach?

Thanks

Chuck

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Alan Boucher <alstheone@...> wrote:
>
> On 10/9/2011 6:26 PM, c24052000 wrote:
> >
> > Let's just call this topic water. After replacing the a/c drain tube,
> > which per the pictures needed to be replaced. Once again after a rain
> > storm, I have water in the rear left seat footwell. Took apart all the
> > floor mats, and the panels in the front. There is water on the upper
> > panel which is under the steering column. The panel with the curve in
> > the middle.
> >
> > ran water in the drains and the water goes out below the car, very
> > slight dripping. Ran water around the sunroof, did not notice any
> > leaks then. I am thinking it might be the front window rubber seals.
> > What should I put there? Nothing, replace the seals. Silicone.
> > Some other sealant?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Chuck
> > 1984 300sd 262000, and not counting because the odometer stopped a
> > month ago.
> >
> >
> One other potential leak source is inside the cowl under the vents
> around the wipers. There may be some info in the system about this.
>

I'm not sure myself, I do seem to remember some previous listing of that as a possible leak source.  I'd pull the grills look for obvious probems like rust or possibly blocked drains.  If the car is dry inside now you could try pouring some water into the area and see what happens.  Perhaps somebody else can provide more detailed information.  When you have an open grid at the top, there has to be some way to deal with the water coming in. 

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Monovalve repair 84 300D

 

I think this is it. I didn't see those washers in your pix though.

http://mbdieseldiy.tripod.com/images/11a.jpg

Jim

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
>
> I saw a picture_print  of the assembly somewhere with everything laid out properly. I'll try to find it.
>
>  
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: n61cm <jim@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, October 8, 2011 1:32 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Monovalve repair 84 300D
>
>
>  
> Brian, I see the wavy washer in your pix but I don't see the two regular washers (the big one and the little one). Are they there somewhere?
>
> Jim
>

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