Would enough get by the rings to warrant that? Kinda like the idea of
dropping the pan any to clean it but in looking at the block, seems like
the amount to get past the rings would be minimal.
Ben near Detroit.
On 1/9/2011 11:33 PM, BStromsoe wrote:
> You could drop your oil pan now and put a bucket underneath.
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* bgiovan <bgiovan@cavtel.net>
> *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Sun, January 9, 2011 8:15:15 PM
> *Subject:* RE: [diesel_mercedes] Head experts...your insight please
>
> Thanks Bobby. Appreciate the intel. Got the *&^%ing starter off the
> donor today also. Since I have that whole side open I figured I'd
> better deal with that thing now. Taking it in to get rebuilt
> tomorrow. Head is off and soaking in a nice biodiesel bath as I
> type. Gonna be nice and tidy to take to the machine shop. Doing some
> research on actually using biodiesel on the block and piston tops to
> do exactly what you're talking about. Get it nice and clean for the
> head when it comes back. If some biodiesel gets past the rings you'd
> think a quick oil change after reassembly would take care of it.
> What's the difference between that and MMO or any of the others? Then
> again I don't want to tempt fate and really f it up.
>
> Ben near Detroit .
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From:*diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com ] *On Behalf Of *Bobby Yates Emory
> *Sent:* Sunday, January 09, 2011 9:28 PM
> *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> *Subject:* Re: [diesel_mercedes] Head experts...your insight please
>
> Ben,
>
> On non MB, I have found them to be pretty tough, so you can be pretty
> aggressive with a scraper or an old screwdriver. I don't know if it
> is still available, but there used to be scrappers that were made for
> this. They looked like about 5 or 6 heavy wires side by side, bent
> around into a shape that made a handle.
>
> Try to be careful not to let the bits you scrape off to fall down
> inside the engine.
>
> Most of the de-carbonizing you are doing will be on the pistons, but
> also check the top deck of the block to make sure it is really smooth
> so the head gasket will seal properly.
>
> Bobby
>
> On Sun, Jan 9, 2011 at 9:35 AM, bgiovan <bgiovan@cavtel.net
> <mailto:bgiovan@cavtel.net>> wrote:
>
> With ya 200% Bobby. What is a good way to get the carbon off the
> pistons without creating more problems?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Ben near Detroit .
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
>
> *From:*diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>] *On Behalf Of *Bobby Yates Emory
> *Sent:* Sunday, January 09, 2011 12:58 AM
>
>
> *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
>
> *Subject:*Re: [diesel_mercedes] Head experts...your insight please
>
> Ben,
>
> No experience with MB heads, but:
>
> I would remove the glow plug chambers and try to clean them. If they
> do not clean up, I would replace them.
>
> I would replace all the glow pugs while it is easy.
>
> I would clean all the carbon off the head and try to figure a way to
> test the valves (If you don't have a better way - turn the head so the
> ports are up, pour gasoline in each port, and see if the gas leaks out.)
>
> I would clean all the carbon off the pistons, but be careful not to
> get the carbon bits into the engine.
>
> Lots of work - good luck.
>
> Bobby
>
> On Sat, Jan 8, 2011 at 7:11 PM, bgiovan <bgiovan@cavtel.net
> <mailto:bgiovan@cavtel.net>> wrote:
>
> Well got the head off the donor car today (recall needing to R&R the
> head on a 1979 W116 300SD). First time doing this so...
>
> If the experts would care to gander at the photos and give me their
> feedback, I'd be ever so grateful!
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/116318077355015592300/300SDHeadTurboRedux
>
> Ben near Detroit
>
>
>
>
> --
> Toward freedom,
>
> Bobby Yates Emory
>
>
>
>
> --
> Toward freedom,
>
> Bobby Yates Emory
>
>
>
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