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This group provides a forum for owners and operators of diesel powered motorhomes and 5th wheel tractors to discuss mechanical issues, regulatory issues (US, Canada), ownership, insurance, campground accommodations, trip reports/suggestions, and other topics relevant to large RVs and the people who drive them.
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Hi Mark (old friend). You will find your Merc built like a tank. Not
innovative like our Citroens but built for the long haul. I bought a 81
240D in 1999 and other than replacing a clutch (previous owner always
started in second) I've had no "major repairs" and it is getting close
to 300,000 miles. It still passes DEQ tests for registration.
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Stan George: Portland <<
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Hello,
We have here a getting-ready-to-retire Wisconsinite. I have been a
professional auto tech for many years. I have owned European cars since
before I could drive. A while back, I had a 1974 240D, but I did not get
into the engine at all, so diesel is new to me. I have lots of
experience with Saabs, Renaults, Volvos and Citroens.
My most recent acquisition is a 1977 240D sedan. I has fairly low miles
and the body and interior are very good, but it has a host of mechanical
issues.
I should not burden you with my troubles yet, but be prepared for an
onslaught is injector problems. That is my weak suit. I just got pretty
much everything I need to fix the front end. It doesn't have one tight
tie rod end and it pretty much wallows down the road right now.
Thanks in advance for taking me on!
--
Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.
Technology...responsibly, thoughtfully
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Posted by: Mark Bardenwerper <citrogsa@charter.net>
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Welcome to the group Mark,
Like Nate said, ask questions, as it gives the group something to talk about. Whatever the issue, at least someone in the group has been through it before, and more often than not, we all have.
These old MB diesels can be a lot of fun.
Rob, Garden Grove, CA
'85 300D
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WELCOME NEWBIE MARK ! .
You'll find very helpful people here who've been down your path already so don't hesitate to ASK QUESTIONS .
Do things in the proper order and you'll be well rewarded by a fine running, fun to drive, easy to maintain and cheap to operate vintage Mercedes Diesel .
#1: Vavle adjust, you'll need two special 14MM wrenches, fairly easy to make if you have a gas torch or purchase .
#2 : fuel filters and a Diesel Purge .
After these are done and the clear plastic fuel intake screen remains clear, then you can more on to injetor fun etc. as necessary .
-Nate
Mark wrote :
Hello,
We have here a getting-ready-to-retire Wisconsinite. I have been a
professional auto tech for many years. I have owned European cars since
before I could drive. A while back, I had a 1974 240D, but I did not get
into the engine at all, so diesel is new to me. I have lots of
experience with Saabs, Renaults, Volvos and Citroens.
My most recent acquisition is a 1977 240D sedan. I has fairly low miles
and the body and interior are very good, but it has a host of mechanical
issues.
I should not burden you with my troubles yet, but be prepared for an
onslaught is injector problems. That is my weak suit. I just got pretty
much everything I need to fix the front end. It doesn't have one tight
tie rod end and it pretty much wallows down the road right now.
Thanks in advance for taking me on!
--
Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.
Technology...responsibly, thoughtfully
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Below .
You'll see them in the bottom of the delivery valve wells are you remove the delivery valves .
-Nate
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WELCOME NEWBIE MARK ! .
You'll find very helpful people here who've been down your path already so don't hesitate to ASK QUESTIONS .
Do things in the proper order and you'll be well rewarded by a fine running, fun to drive, easy to maintain and cheap to operate vintage Mercedes Diesel .
#1: Vavle adjust, you'll need two special 14MM wrenches, fairly easy to make if you have a gas torch or purchase .
#2 : fuel filters and a Diesel Purge .
After these are done and the clear plastic fuel intake screen remains clear, then you can more on to injetor fun etc. as necessary .
-Nate
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Those copper seals are for later engines.....might not be the right soze, the ad doesn't specify .
The Monark delivery valves are good stuff but Tom @ Classic Center sold me original Mercedes ones (Bosch) in wax inside of Mercedes boxes for the same price.....
-Nate
On eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=mercedes+delivery+valves&_sop=15
From Bill in Oregon
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From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 12:06 PM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: I/P outlet valves [1 Attachment]
[Attachment(s) from vwnate1@... [diesel_mercedes] included below]
? Do you mean the Delivery Valves ? .
I just bought some from The Classic Center, Tom will fix you right up .
The copper sealing rungs can usually be flipped over and re used, I had to buy 14MM copper rings on.....?Amazon maybe? . as Bosch appears to have discontinued them .
New Delivery Valves are machined in pairs so DO NOT MIX THEM UP .
Not terribly expensive, use a torque wrench when re installing them .
-Nate
Bogy wrote :
Does anyone here know where I could buy some injection pump outlet valves? My jeeps om616 had an issue with the #4 cylinder outlet valve when I first put it in. And I just had to find a decent used one from my stash of injection pumps to put in the #2 outlet pipe. It has made a world of difference. But it still had a very slightly noticeable crescent shaped line where it contacts the seat. I would like to replace them all "just cuz". But I can't find any. Anything helps. TIA.
Bogy.
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Nice to meet you....i am a long time lurker, here. I also had a European car before I could drive; unfortunately, the engine was in a box, but I learned a lot. -brad
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On Mon, 7/24/17, Mark Bardenwerper citrogsa@charter.net [diesel_mercedes] <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] New to group
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017, 3:01 AM
Hello,
We have here a getting-ready-to-retire
Wisconsinite. I have been a
professional auto tech for many years.
I have owned European cars since
before I could drive. A while back, I
had a 1974 240D, but I did not get
into the engine at all, so diesel is
new to me. I have lots of
experience with Saabs, Renaults, Volvos
and Citroens.
My most recent acquisition is a 1977
240D sedan. I has fairly low miles
and the body and interior are very
good, but it has a host of mechanical
issues.
I should not burden you with my
troubles yet, but be prepared for an
onslaught is injector problems. That is
my weak suit. I just got pretty
much everything I need to fix the front
end. It doesn't have one tight
tie rod end and it pretty much wallows
down the road right now.
Thanks in advance for taking me on!
--
Mark L. Bardenwerper, Sr.
Technology...responsibly, thoughtfully
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Posted by: Mark Bardenwerper <citrogsa@charter.net>
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Pictures shown with link below. Bill in Oregon
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From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 11:42 PM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: I/P outlet valves
Do these seals (crush washers or whatever) fit above or below the valve seat?
From: "corvallis@peoplepc.com [diesel_mercedes]" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
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Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 2:47 PM
Subject: RE: [diesel_mercedes] Re: I/P outlet valves
On eBay:
From Bill in Oregon
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From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2017 12:06 PM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: I/P outlet valves [1 Attachment]
[Attachment(s) from vwnate1@yahoo.com [diesel_mercedes] included below]
? Do you mean the Delivery Valves ? .
I just bought some from The Classic Center, Tom will fix you right up .
The copper sealing rungs can usually be flipped over and re used, I had to buy 14MM copper rings on.....?Amazon maybe? . as Bosch appears to have discontinued them .
New Delivery Valves are machined in pairs so DO NOT MIX THEM UP .
Not terribly expensive, use a torque wrench when re installing them .
-Nate
Bogy wrote :
Does anyone here know where I could buy some injection pump outlet valves? My jeeps om616 had an issue with the #4 cylinder outlet valve when I first put it in. And I just had to find a decent used one from my stash of injection pumps to put in the #2 outlet pipe. It has made a world of difference. But it still had a very slightly noticeable crescent shaped line where it contacts the seat. I would like to replace them all "just cuz". But I can't find any. Anything helps. TIA.
Bogy.
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