Diesel RVs: 02/01/08

Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: fuel filter Replacement : EASY Bleeding

Use any biocide and you don't need a lot. Couple ounces in the filter, couple ounces in an empty tank. Change filters once a month, inspect weekly.

On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:56:35 -0000, vwnate1 wrote
> You _can_ use Diesel but filling the filter with _any_ Diesel
> additive acts as a preventative shot whilst you're doing routine
> service ~ once you've cleaned the fungus , dirt & general accumulated
> snot out of your Diesel and see/feel how much better it runs , you'll
> understand .
>
> Fuel filter replacement is only done once a year or 10,000 miles sp
> it should be financially do-able .
>
> -Nate
> Bobby wrote:
> >
> > Nate,
> >
> > (Question to old post.)
> >
> > Can I do this with diesel fuel or does it need to be Diesel Kleen?
> >
> > Bobby
> >
> > On 1/28/08, vwnate1 <vwnate1@...> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeff ;
> > >
> > > Next time , get a quart of Diesel Kleen or whatever Diesel fuel
> > > additive you want and fill the new filter with it and install ,
> then
> > > when you start the engine , keep the RPM's up at normal crusing
> speed
> > > for about two minutes , this will belld the tiny amount of air
> out .
> > >
> > > NO NEED TO BLEED if you do it thisa - way .
> > >
> > > Once I did it and forgot to rev. the engine , got 1/2 block away
> and
> > > it stalled so I floored it whilst craking and it re-starterd in a
> > > moment and ran fine .
> > >
> > > -Nate
> > > Jeff wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi all,
> > > >
> > > > I was checking the filters on my 300D and noticed dark stuff in
> the
> > > > small filter. I changed this filter and the one that looks like
> a
> > > oil
> > > > filter. I know about priming the system and I did that. However
> I
> > > > could not get the car started. This caused the starter to go
> and I
> > > > finally got a replacement in there. Whew! That top bolt is tough
> > > to
> > > > get out but I used a 20" extension and a knuckle (3/8" drive). I
> > > just
> > > > got it in and I got it to crank. So I am pretty happy at the
> > > moment.
> > > >
> > > > So back to priming. When I did this, I first loosened the large
> > > spin
> > > > on filter and began to use the hand pump. Fuel came out of the
> > > filter
> > > > and also the pump body itself. Is this right? Could some one
> list
> > > > the proper way to prime. In the manual it says your basically
> > > > listening for air to escape but no mention of fuel flooding out
> the
> > > > pump. And how often and how long to crank the starter?
> > > > Thanks!
> > > > Jeff
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Toward freedom,
> >
> > Bobby Yates Emory
> >
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: ATTN : BRIAN

That's it , THANX ! .

Not to try and bok mark it etc. , I'm on a borrowed 'puter to-day (of
course) .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
>
> Try this
>
> http://www.mercedes-benz-
oldtimerservice.com/content/classic/retailer/classiccenter/my_library/
media_library/classic_collection/collectionskatalog.object-Single-
MEDIA.tmp/Collectionskatalog%20April%202007%20englisch.pdf
>
> brian
>
> vwnate1 <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
> The Merceds Classic Center catalog with toys etc. in PDF format ,
> your link was for the English version....
>
> TIA ,
>
> -Nate
> Brian wrote:
> >
> > Whose catalogue? Performance Products? PS - When I use my Firefox
> browser, it inserts some spaces in the URL - you can solve that
> problem by cutting (or copying) and pasting in your subject line
> window and removing the spaces. I can solve the problem (if I
> remember) by going back to using IE7 when I am posting something
with
> a URL / link. Anyway, tell me what catalogue and I'll send you
> something. PS - Sorry about your recent loss.
> >
> > brian
> >
> > vwnate1 <vwnate1@> wrote:
> > I am trying to find the link you posted to the acessoriy catalog
> > recently , for some odd reason I don't see it poring over pages
> back to
> > last week....
> >
> > However you posted it , it (for once) came through as a usable
> > hyperlink , that's what I need if anyone has it , I am trying to
> get
> > pricing and Mercedes says it doesn't exist .
> >
> > TIA ,
> >
> > -Nate
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > brian from la verne, ca
> >
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Switching from manual to vacuum advance transmissions on a W123.

> Can a 77-79 w123 use the later vacuum advance transmissions with out to
> much
> modification? Lawrnece Rhodes.......
>
I believe so, but you'll likely need a donor car for the little things.
You'll need:
Throttle linkage, at least the bits that are different. The trans cable
attaches to a bracket on the cam cover.
Vacuum linkage on the IP. Best new, but you'll need to make sure you can
attach to your IP.
That may be all. However, there is a possibility that the trans mount is
different, both rubber and metal, though I'd bet the mounts on the chassis
are the same. Best grab that, too. I think I have the plate, if you need
pics, or the whole thing.
Jeff

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: ATTN : BRIAN

Try this

http://www.mercedes-benz-oldtimerservice.com/content/classic/retailer/classiccenter/my_library/media_library/classic_collection/collectionskatalog.object-Single-MEDIA.tmp/Collectionskatalog%20April%202007%20englisch.pdf

brian

vwnate1 <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

The Merceds Classic Center catalog with toys etc. in PDF format ,
your link was for the English version....

TIA ,

-Nate
Brian wrote:
>
> Whose catalogue? Performance Products? PS - When I use my Firefox
browser, it inserts some spaces in the URL - you can solve that
problem by cutting (or copying) and pasting in your subject line
window and removing the spaces. I can solve the problem (if I
remember) by going back to using IE7 when I am posting something with
a URL / link. Anyway, tell me what catalogue and I'll send you
something. PS - Sorry about your recent loss.
>
> brian
>
> vwnate1 <vwnate1@...> wrote:
> I am trying to find the link you posted to the acessoriy catalog
> recently , for some odd reason I don't see it poring over pages
back to
> last week....
>
> However you posted it , it (for once) came through as a usable
> hyperlink , that's what I need if anyone has it , I am trying to
get
> pricing and Mercedes says it doesn't exist .
>
> TIA ,
>
> -Nate
>
>
>
>
>
>
> brian from la verne, ca
>
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Fuel Tank Cleaning

Actually , you should us a smaller abrasive as those mentioned won't
scrub the rust/dirt out of corners , pinchwelds and by internal
baffles .

I use BB's to very good effect .

Also , use Phosphoric Aid and water as solvent etc. won't dissolve
rust .

You can also use Molasses mixed 6 to 1 with water , this works well
but takes a _long_ time .

-Nate
Daniel wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
> Chain. Now that's a good idea.
>
> The method I learned was add solvent, (kerosene) drop
> in about 500 marble sized nuts, bolts, washers, nails,
> or similar items. Then you get a kid's wagon and an
> ice cold twelve pack. Set tank on wagon. Move wagon
> back and forth with one hand while drinking beer with
> the other. Switch hands as needed to avoid fatigue and
> rotate tank periodically.
>
> If you can find the proper aged kid around, pay the
> kid a buck to do the wagon routine while you drink
> beer and supervise the periodic rotation of the tank.
>
> Enjoy!
> daniel ... "Liesel" '84 300D Turbo
>
>
> --- "Mark in Fort Collins, CO"
> <beeser750@...> wrote:
>
>
> ---------------------------------
>
>
> You know, if I had as much trouble as some of you with
> dirty tanks, I'd drain and remove the thing, put a
> length of chain and a gallon of solvent in it
> (gasoline or mineral spirits), then do the hippy-hippy
> shakes and the shimmy-shimmy coco bop with it. I'd
> finish up by dumping out the chain and solvent,
> rinsing it real good, and letting it sit in the sun
> for a day to dry. And be DONE with it!!
>
> Mark

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] OT Jay Leno's Garage

Greetings,

Point taken.

With kindest regards,
daniel ... "Liesel" '84 300D Turbo

--- Max <max@ispvip.biz> wrote:

> Nate Rector wrote:
>
> > I miss Newdle and Taran Resse.
> >
> > */Daniel Hawkins <danmhawk@yahoo.com>/* wrote:
> >
> > You know its possible they put him where there
> aint no computers. Max
> >
> >
>
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: ATTN : BRIAN

The Merceds Classic Center catalog with toys etc. in PDF format ,
your link was for the English version....

TIA ,

-Nate
Brian wrote:
>
> Whose catalogue? Performance Products? PS - When I use my Firefox
browser, it inserts some spaces in the URL - you can solve that
problem by cutting (or copying) and pasting in your subject line
window and removing the spaces. I can solve the problem (if I
remember) by going back to using IE7 when I am posting something with
a URL / link. Anyway, tell me what catalogue and I'll send you
something. PS - Sorry about your recent loss.
>
> brian
>
> vwnate1 <vwnate1@...> wrote:
> I am trying to find the link you posted to the acessoriy catalog
> recently , for some odd reason I don't see it poring over pages
back to
> last week....
>
> However you posted it , it (for once) came through as a usable
> hyperlink , that's what I need if anyone has it , I am trying to
get
> pricing and Mercedes says it doesn't exist .
>
> TIA ,
>
> -Nate
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] OT Jay Leno's Garage

Nate Rector wrote:

> I miss Newdle and Taran Resse.
>
> */Daniel Hawkins <danmhawk@yahoo.com>/* wrote:
>
> You know its possible they put him where there aint no computers. Max
>
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: EEEYOOOOWwwwwww !

The aluminum things are perfect,however the cots won't fit a finger
thats bandaged.Thats why I use extra large rubber.Lambskin next to
skin,then latex.Hey with ribbs.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: FUNGUS (Diesel Slime)

Well I emptyed the diesel added 5 gals. gas,and had the kids jump in the trunk for a hour.Drained gas,was good for two months.

Daniel Hawkins <danmhawk@yahoo.com> wrote:

Greetings,

Chain. Now that's a good idea.

The method I learned was add solvent, (kerosene) drop
in about 500 marble sized nuts, bolts, washers, nails,
or similar items. Then you get a kid's wagon and an
ice cold twelve pack. Set tank on wagon. Move wagon
back and forth with one hand while drinking beer with
the other. Switch hands as needed to avoid fatigue and
rotate tank periodically.

If you can find the proper aged kid around, pay the
kid a buck to do the wagon routine while you drink
beer and supervise the periodic rotation of the tank.

Enjoy!
daniel ... "Liesel" '84 300D Turbo

--- "Mark in Fort Collins, CO"
<beeser750@earthlink.net> wrote:

---------------------------------

You know, if I had as much trouble as some of you with
dirty tanks, I'd drain and remove the thing, put a
length of chain and a gallon of solvent in it
(gasoline or mineral spirits), then do the hippy-hippy
shakes and the shimmy-shimmy coco bop with it. I'd
finish up by dumping out the chain and solvent,
rinsing it real good, and letting it sit in the sun
for a day to dry. And be DONE with it!!

Mark in Fort Collins, CO

-----Original Message-----
From: audiolaw@aol.com
Sent: Jan 30, 2008 9:20 AM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: FUNGUS (Diesel
Slime)

In a message dated 1/30/2008 7:24:08 AM Pacific
Standard Time, vwnate1@yahoo.com writes:
I keep having black fuel that looks like coffee and
tiny chunks of
God knows what , in my intake screen but every time I
remove the fuel
tank screen , it is clean as a whistle so I think that
maybe a lot of
fuel being sold has fungus allready growing in it...

Bummer , that .

Is it possible that the tiny chunks are bits of
old hose that are trying to give you a warning of
something? The way you describe driving to work, to
Pasadena and to SWMBO's house, you're not letting any
fuel sit in the system long enough to grow fungus.

Over here on the west side, the fuel is all clean.
Probably the nice salt breezes from Santa Monica bay
kill off the fungus.

Tom

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: FUNGUS (Diesel Slime)

Greetings,

Chain. Now that's a good idea.

The method I learned was add solvent, (kerosene) drop
in about 500 marble sized nuts, bolts, washers, nails,
or similar items. Then you get a kid's wagon and an
ice cold twelve pack. Set tank on wagon. Move wagon
back and forth with one hand while drinking beer with
the other. Switch hands as needed to avoid fatigue and
rotate tank periodically.

If you can find the proper aged kid around, pay the
kid a buck to do the wagon routine while you drink
beer and supervise the periodic rotation of the tank.

Enjoy!
daniel ... "Liesel" '84 300D Turbo

--- "Mark in Fort Collins, CO"
<beeser750@earthlink.net> wrote:

---------------------------------

You know, if I had as much trouble as some of you with
dirty tanks, I'd drain and remove the thing, put a
length of chain and a gallon of solvent in it
(gasoline or mineral spirits), then do the hippy-hippy
shakes and the shimmy-shimmy coco bop with it. I'd
finish up by dumping out the chain and solvent,
rinsing it real good, and letting it sit in the sun
for a day to dry. And be DONE with it!!

Mark in Fort Collins, CO

-----Original Message-----
From: audiolaw@aol.com
Sent: Jan 30, 2008 9:20 AM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: FUNGUS (Diesel
Slime)

In a message dated 1/30/2008 7:24:08 AM Pacific
Standard Time, vwnate1@yahoo.com writes:
I keep having black fuel that looks like coffee and
tiny chunks of
God knows what , in my intake screen but every time I
remove the fuel
tank screen , it is clean as a whistle so I think that
maybe a lot of
fuel being sold has fungus allready growing in it...

Bummer , that .

Is it possible that the tiny chunks are bits of
old hose that are trying to give you a warning of
something? The way you describe driving to work, to
Pasadena and to SWMBO's house, you're not letting any
fuel sit in the system long enough to grow fungus.

Over here on the west side, the fuel is all clean.
Probably the nice salt breezes from Santa Monica bay
kill off the fungus.

Tom

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: EEEYOOOOWwwwwww !

They have these neat little aluminum finger protectors at CVS and Rite Aid (etc) that I have used on various fingers over time. You can't bend the digit at the joint, but they keep you from going "ooowwwiiieeee" 10 timnes a day.

brian

Nate Rector <tccservice111@yahoo.com> wrote:

Do what I do if you still want to turn wrenches. get very good rubbers for that finger,put on 2.Take metal and make a split to protect finger from hitting anything,and secure with tape.

vwnate1 <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

A combination of clumsy/stupid it appears .

No it's _not_ funny , this was very apparent last night when I had to
go to the store and buy Saran Wrap and rubber bands & wrap my thumb
before I could bathe and again this morning when I attempted to get
dressed...

This is going to suck for a long time I fear .

-Nate
Rich wrote:
>
> Why'd you do that? That's not even funny!
> Rich
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "vwnate1" <vwnate1@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I managed to chop the tip off my thumb to-day , Dr. says I'm lucky
> as
> > he snipped off the dangling flap of skin , now I don't need
> stiches ! .
> >
> > There goes the weekend .
> >
> > -Nate
> >
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Prechamber carbon too tough even for gun cleaner

How about Diesel Purge as a soak?

brian

Eric Ditwiler <Eric_Ditwiler@hmc.edu> wrote:

I stewed my prechambers in Hoppes #9 in the ultrasonic cleaner and while the solvent did turn dark, the pins are still covered in carbon. I guess next I'll try getting a brush or a pad on a dremel in there.

I got a good buzz from the Hoppes and lost a couple of IQ points but it did shine up the outsides of the prechambers nicely.

Eric Ditwiler

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] ATTN : BRIAN

Whose catalogue? Performance Products? PS - When I use my Firefox browser, it inserts some spaces in the URL - you can solve that problem by cutting (or copying) and pasting in your subject line window and removing the spaces. I can solve the problem (if I remember) by going back to using IE7 when I am posting something with a URL / link. Anyway, tell me what catalogue and I'll send you something. PS - Sorry about your recent loss.

brian

vwnate1 <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

I am trying to find the link you posted to the acessoriy catalog
recently , for some odd reason I don't see it poring over pages back to
last week....

However you posted it , it (for once) came through as a usable
hyperlink , that's what I need if anyone has it , I am trying to get
pricing and Mercedes says it doesn't exist .

TIA ,

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Prechamber carbon too tough even for gun cleaner

I stewed my prechambers in Hoppes #9 in the ultrasonic cleaner and while the solvent did turn dark, the pins are still covered in carbon. I guess next I'll try getting a brush or a pad on a dremel in there.

I got a good buzz from the Hoppes and lost a couple of IQ points but it did shine up the outsides of the prechambers nicely.

Eric Ditwiler

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[Diesel-RVs] Re: Tire Pressure - Can't Fill When Cold

I've had the Pressure Pro system on my motorhome and toad ('03 Honda Accord) for nearly three years. In that time it has detected five separate leaks in the Accord. On one occasion, I had checked all of the tires just as we left a CG to go to an RV service center 20 minutes away. By the time we pulled into the service center, the Pressure Pro alarm went off. I figured it had to be a false alarm. Nope! In those 20 minutes we had picked up a nail and the tire had already lost 12 pounds.

I wouldn't be without them (Press Pro Sensors).

Don Hay
Hayfever Express
'92 Foretravel Grandvilla, U-280, 36' DP
'03 Accord Toad

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[diesel_mercedes] ATTN : BRIAN

I am trying to find the link you posted to the acessoriy catalog
recently , for some odd reason I don't see it poring over pages back to
last week....

However you posted it , it (for once) came through as a usable
hyperlink , that's what I need if anyone has it , I am trying to get
pricing and Mercedes says it doesn't exist .

TIA ,

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] HVAC Cabin Temp. Sensor FoamTube Replacement

O.K. , now I know and you do too :

If there's no sensor in the middle of your dash , it's under the right
hand speaker and you can crumble it and replace with 1/2" clear
tubing , (Dayco P/N CL33) , it'll fit snugly into the rubber end that
remains after the foam crumbles to dust .

This hose should be replaced as it controls how quickly your Klima HVAC
system reats and changes output cold or hot .

BTW : if there's a small rectanglar hole in your right hand dashboard
speaker grille , the sensor has fallen down inside the dash , you can
eaily remove the glovebox liner to acess it and push gently back up
into place intil it locks in with a " click " .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] Switching from manual to vacuum advance transmissions on a W123.

Can a 77-79 w123 use the later vacuum advance transmissions with out to much
modification? Lawrnece Rhodes.......

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: EEEYOOOOWwwwwww !

Do what I do if you still want to turn wrenches. get very good rubbers for that finger,put on 2.Take metal and make a split to protect finger from hitting anything,and secure with tape.

vwnate1 <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

A combination of clumsy/stupid it appears .

No it's _not_ funny , this was very apparent last night when I had to
go to the store and buy Saran Wrap and rubber bands & wrap my thumb
before I could bathe and again this morning when I attempted to get
dressed...

This is going to suck for a long time I fear .

-Nate
Rich wrote:
>
> Why'd you do that? That's not even funny!
> Rich
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "vwnate1" <vwnate1@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I managed to chop the tip off my thumb to-day , Dr. says I'm lucky
> as
> > he snipped off the dangling flap of skin , now I don't need
> stiches ! .
> >
> > There goes the weekend .
> >
> > -Nate
> >
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Unwanted Critters Under The House

Greetings,

I would suggest cougar urine, or perhaps bear urine.

I know, I know.

And it may be for naught, could be that skunks aren't
afraid of anything.

Good luck!
daniel ... "Liesel" '84 300D Turbo

--- vwnate1 <vwnate1@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> I don't have Norwigans but a _skunk_ seems to have
> taken up residence
> underneath my bedroom window , he comes by every
> night around 03:15 and
> the stink wakes me up ~ I'm not stupid enough to go
> out with a
> flashlight and garden hose , what is the best way to
> get rid of this
> critter ? .
>
> TIA ,
>
> -Nate
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: fuel filter Replacement : EASY Bleeding

You _can_ use Diesel but filling the filter with _any_ Diesel
additive acts as a preventative shot whilst you're doing routine
service ~ once you've cleaned the fungus , dirt & general accumulated
snot out of your Diesel and see/feel how much better it runs , you'll
understand .

Fuel filter replacement is only done once a year or 10,000 miles sp
it should be financially do-able .

-Nate
Bobby wrote:
>
> Nate,
>
> (Question to old post.)
>
> Can I do this with diesel fuel or does it need to be Diesel Kleen?
>
> Bobby
>
> On 1/28/08, vwnate1 <vwnate1@...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Jeff ;
> >
> > Next time , get a quart of Diesel Kleen or whatever Diesel fuel
> > additive you want and fill the new filter with it and install ,
then
> > when you start the engine , keep the RPM's up at normal crusing
speed
> > for about two minutes , this will belld the tiny amount of air
out .
> >
> > NO NEED TO BLEED if you do it thisa - way .
> >
> > Once I did it and forgot to rev. the engine , got 1/2 block away
and
> > it stalled so I floored it whilst craking and it re-starterd in a
> > moment and ran fine .
> >
> > -Nate
> > Jeff wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > I was checking the filters on my 300D and noticed dark stuff in
the
> > > small filter. I changed this filter and the one that looks like
a
> > oil
> > > filter. I know about priming the system and I did that. However
I
> > > could not get the car started. This caused the starter to go
and I
> > > finally got a replacement in there. Whew! That top bolt is tough
> > to
> > > get out but I used a 20" extension and a knuckle (3/8" drive). I
> > just
> > > got it in and I got it to crank. So I am pretty happy at the
> > moment.
> > >
> > > So back to priming. When I did this, I first loosened the large
> > spin
> > > on filter and began to use the hand pump. Fuel came out of the
> > filter
> > > and also the pump body itself. Is this right? Could some one
list
> > > the proper way to prime. In the manual it says your basically
> > > listening for air to escape but no mention of fuel flooding out
the
> > > pump. And how often and how long to crank the starter?
> > > Thanks!
> > > Jeff
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Toward freedom,
>
> Bobby Yates Emory
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] '68 220D ** PICTURES OF SOPHIA- FINALLY

Greetings,

Nice looking car.

What color is it?

Thanks!
daniel ... "Liesel" '84 300D Turbo

--- "cyn.rose" <cyn.rose@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am finally putting up some pictures of Sophia.
> These are from last
> July when we were in a "pre 1970's" car show helping
> to
> promote/represent BioDiesel for the So. Cal.
> BioDiesel Co-Op. It was
> fun, Sophia really loved the attention.
> WOW were there some beautiful cars at that show!!
>
> I have been waiting to post till I got some interior
> pics but this will
> have to do for now.
> Thanks all!
> Cynthia & Sophia
> '68 220D
>
>
http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/diesel_mercedes/photos/browse/d16\
> f?b=1
>
> If this doesn't work the name of the album is "1968
> 220D Sophia"
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Critters In Yer Britches

Whoops ! I meant rural areas where Farmers are found , not a whole
lot of Norwegians here in Sunny So. Cal. that I know of....

Plenty of Dutch tho' =8-^ .

-Nate
Henry wrote:
>
> or, are far to personal with Norwegians...........hahahahahaa
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "vwnate1" <vwnate1@...>
> To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 2:13 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Critters In Yer Britches
>
>
>
> I see we hang out in similar places.....
>
> -Nate
> Rich wrote:
> >
> > Oh lessee,
> > One to hold the box.
> > One to go to the barn and sharpen the knife.
> > Five others to stand around talking about the prices of
livestock,
> > grain and farm machinery with hands in pockets, kicking bits of
> gravel
> > around.
> > Another three to talk about the price mark-up of the cereal in
the
> box
> > because that's only about five cents worth of grain in da first
> place
> > and the greedy ba$tards are making so much money off the farmers
> > backs, and the whole problem with grain speculators trading
> > commodities over there in Chicago, and the crooks selling the
> > machinery at such an extreme price, and dontcha know the whole
> thing
> > would crumble to the ground without the hard working farmers.
> >
> > So, that would be 10, minimum, not counting the Lutheran minister
> and
> > the funeral director after these guys have heart attacks from
> worrying
> > about all this stuff.
> >
> > Rich
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, rcjpix752@ wrote:
> > >
> > > Naw.....I know a Norwegian can open a box of cereal.........
> > > How many does THAT take??
> > > Robert
> > >
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: EEEYOOOOWwwwwww !

A combination of clumsy/stupid it appears .

No it's _not_ funny , this was very apparent last night when I had to
go to the store and buy Saran Wrap and rubber bands & wrap my thumb
before I could bathe and again this morning when I attempted to get
dressed...

This is going to suck for a long time I fear .

-Nate
Rich wrote:
>
> Why'd you do that? That's not even funny!
> Rich
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "vwnate1" <vwnate1@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > I managed to chop the tip off my thumb to-day , Dr. says I'm lucky
> as
> > he snipped off the dangling flap of skin , now I don't need
> stiches ! .
> >
> > There goes the weekend .
> >
> > -Nate
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Klima I HVAC Center Vent

Yes , it is and I followed a link posted here a while ago about
disconnecting the center actuator to provide full time frsh air but
it doesn't work .

-Nate
Rich wrote:
>
> Is the center vent the one you reach through the glove box?
> Rich
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "vwnate1" <vwnate1@>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > This might work for an anorexic midget but this old fat man
> cannot
> > squeeze in there .
> >
> > I allready tested the center vent's vacuum actuator , it's
perfect
> to I
> > wired it open in hopes of some fresh air , no dice ~ not a puff
> comes
> > out the center vetns , cold nor hot dammit .
> >
> > -Nate
> > Rich wrote:
> > >
> > > If you remove the kick panels, you can individually vac test
> most of
> > > the actuators first, with a mighty-vac. I heard there's one
you
> can
> > > reach by removing the glove box liner too. I haven't tried
that
> > > one, tho'.
> > >
> > > Rich
> >
>

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[Diesel-RVs] Air brake release noise on 2008 coaches.

The "braying mule in pain" noise on the 2008 American Coaches and
probably other Fleetwoods on Spartan chassis, and maybe some others,
that occurs at every brake application as you release the brake is so
embarassingly loud I have been chasing Spartan about a "fix".
Here is their answer:
"The brake release valve installed is the one specified by the body
maker. Bendix makes one with a rubber baffle (part #28952) that others
have installed and seems to solve the noise problem. Jim."

Those of you with that god-awful noise may want to put it on your
repair list. I'm adding it to my warranty problems.
I am hopeful AC will change that specification very soon. I bet the
workers in the factory get tired of listening to that braying all day
with all the coach movement that goes on.
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Transmission gives up. I win.

Greetings,

Great post.

Thanks!
daniel ... "Liesel" '84 300D Turbo

--- "Mark in Fort Collins, CO"
<beeser750@earthlink.net> wrote:

---------------------------------

Yeah, they're small, but they're tough li'l lumps.
They were used on every model car MB made in the mid-
to late-'70s, including the 450SE/L, which had a lot
more power in Europe than the ones we got here. The
only exception may be the 450SEL 6.9. And no,
there're no B And M, Transgo or Mr Shift kits
available. You're just not going to get that bark
going into third....

I like the BulkPart transmission kits:

http://www.bulkpart.com/

the parts for yours are listed here:

http://www.bulkpart.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=2&Category_Code=722-1

These kits are unusually complete, and include more
seals and steel rings than you will need. They have
the pan and valve body gaskets, too, which Ma sells
seperately. They come with a piece of paper listing
tightening torques, cleareances and commonly-needed MB
part numbers (like the various sized band anchor
pins). They even include the plastic bits which hold
those pins for the middle and rear bands, which
invariably break as you disassemble the transmission.
After 30-some years and uncountable heat/cold cycles,
they're pretty brittle.

As to which of the kits to get, it's going to depend
on what you find when you take yours apart. Was there
solid matter on the bottom of the pan? Any metal
bits, beyond tiny metalics? As I recall, yours just
died, in the middle of an intersection. That makes me
think something solid and metal broke, and you're
going to need to get parts from a place that breaks
down transmissons and sells used parts. Or get a
parts tranny from the salvage yards..

You'll need to get into the clutch packs to determine
if you need new discs. On my 300,000 mile '79 300SD,
there was no indication at the bottom of the pan of
worn clutches, but a couple of the friction discs in
the forward clutch were down to the metal. There
should be .040" to .060" clearance in each of the
clutch packs. Anything more than that, and you'll
definately need the kit with the friction discs.

Check the bands, too. There are oil grooves that run
inside of them. If the grooves sort of disappear at
the ends of the bands, where they clamp together, they
will need to be replaced. If your fingernail can
easily prick the friction material from the steel
banding, they'll need to be replaced. The center and
rear bands are not adjustable by conventional means;
you must change the little anchoring pins, available
in different lengths. There should be 2 mm to 4 mm
play in the bands..

Think twice about replacing the valve body gasket.
It's usually dry and brittle, and should be replaced.
BUT, there're a BUNCH of small steel and plastic
balls, and some very small valves and springs located
between the three(!!) sections of the valve body.
They LOVE to pop out and roll all over. And getting
them back in is a trick. Don't go in there unless you
have a diagram of some sort to refer to. I used a
copy of the page showing an exploded view of the valve
body found in the multi-make transmission repair
manual at the Denver Public Library. (Sorry I can't
remember the publisher. These manuals are fantastic.
Generally black and gold cover. Not Chilton's,
Clymer's, Haynes,... I'll have to go the shop and
look at one to remember....)

I don't know of any on-line manuals. There used to be
an ATSG paper manual on these, but it's now out of
print. I've never seen one. Nor have I ever seen the
factory manual. Maybe on E-bay? I take a LOT of
photos as I take the transmissions apart, and lay out
everything the way they came out. I use a felt pen to
number or label things, too.

You'll need to get the nut which bolts the flange to
the output shaft. The original one takes a special
socket. I don't have this socket, and end up using a
chisel to get it off, which ruins it. Fortunately,
Rusty's place:

www.buymbparts.com

sells these, and the new ones use a conventional
12-point socket. He also has some of the bronze,
spacer-bushings, which I like to replace, too.

That's all I can think of, for now. Hopefully, I've
answered your questions, and this information is worth
something more than what you paid for it. You'll just
have to start tearing into your transmission, and
write back when something arises.

Mark in Fort Collins, CO

-----Original Message-----
From: Lawrence Rhodes

Sent: Jan 28, 2008 6:28 PM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Transmission gives up. I
win.

Got the tranny out of my 1977 240D (not much to it is
there. Smallish
tranny). Now which kit should I get to put in? Is
there a racing kit(haha
a little joke) I'd certainly like to do a good job. Is
there any spring
balancing or shimming on this early mechanical advance
automatic???? Thanks
for any info & you guys have been a great help as well
as the Mercedesshop
site. Is there a rebuild manual on line? Lawrence
Rhodes....

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] OT Jay Leno's Garage

I miss Newdle and Taran Resse.

Daniel Hawkins <danmhawk@yahoo.com> wrote:

Greetings,

Next time you're playing on the computer, when you
should be doing something useful, and you need a good
reason to continue playing on the computer instead of
doing something useful.

Visit here ... www.jaylenosgarage.com

Still no word from Newdle?

Enjoy!
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Greetings,

Next time you're playing on the computer, when you
should be doing something useful, and you need a good
reason to continue playing on the computer instead of
doing something useful.

Visit here ... www.jaylenosgarage.com

Still no word from Newdle?

Enjoy!
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RE: [Diesel-RVs] Re: Tire Pressure - Can't Fill When Cold

Hey Paul,

I had a big bolt in the inner tire of my left duals. An auto mechanic
plugged it like you plug a normal

car tire. The problem was I don't have 35 psi I have 110 psi instead and
eventually the plug was squeezed

out of the tire. Of course all that happened while I was driving 60 mph on
the highway. Since at that time of the blow out only one tire was intact it
would not have been able to carry the 28000 pounds accordingly and the
acceleration of the weight to the left when you do a right turn. That is why
these rigs have duals in the back. So I presume these 28000 pounds could
have rolled over very easily at that speed. Another problem was I didn't
feel a thing, so I had no idea what was going on and therefore I would not
have had a chance to adapt the speed.

This has nothing to do with scare tactics. This was a chain of incidences
which could have lead to a disaster.

It started with an unprofessional repair of a 110 psi heavy truck tire,
which I could have prevented because I should have known better.

I hope this helps to understand. This was an incident which happened to me,
and I just wanted to share it.

Disclaimer: I am not a dealer for pressure monitor systems, nor am I
involved with this business. My only interest is to share experiences with
this group.

Joerg (1998 HD Rambler Imperial)

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From: Diesel-RVs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Diesel-RVs@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Paul Rider
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 8:30 PM
To: Diesel-RVs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Diesel-RVs] Re: Tire Pressure - Can't Fill When Cold

Joerg

I noted your statement as below before. Since you've now stated it twice
I'll ask for more "explanation." As I recall, in your earlier message you
stated something only the lines of "one more turn and the rig would have
rolled over." I believe it had to do with a flat on one dual. So, how do
you figure one more turn would have made the rig roll over???

For the record, I understand what pressure monitoring systems do, but like
others, I don't buy into what appears to be "scare tactics" in advocating
them. I've been driving trucks, etc since I was 15 years old, and I've had
blowouts more than once on heavily loaded trucks, so I know pretty much what
can happen.

Paul ... fulltimin'
'03 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 40e
'00 Honda Odyssey toad
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