Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 1980 300SD will not turn over after short/long drive

 

It shouldn't be any slower than the '81.  At least, not by much. Is the turbo spooling up?  They can get gummed up if it's not driven hard enough.

Also, is your starting out in first gear?.  My '79 does, and it can easily keep up with any other 5-cylinder SD.

The jumpy temp guage is likely a spotty connection for the temperature guage sending unit in the head.

Mark in Centennial, CO
'79 300SD

From: "sandtaz@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 4:01:37 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 1980 300SD will not turn over after short/long drive

 

Thanks to everyone for their comments, suggestions and advice. Finally got around to replacing the neutral safety switch (had 40 mph winds here in southern Arizona the last two days) and drove it to town and back (30 miles) and everything seems to be working fine. Shut it off two different times and it started right up. I will take Nate's advice and replace the solenoid. Nate, we just love the car and almost everything works, at least most of the time. Still have to tackle the jumping temp gauge, right side windows (motors work but do not operate the regulator) and the super slow acceleration. This car is much slower than our 81 300SD. Cleaned the banjo bolt to the ALDI valve but not any better. At least it gives me something to do with all my spare time. HA HA. Thanks again and you can be assured that I will have more questions/problems.   

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