[diesel_mercedes] O.T. : Biker Talk (feel free to delete but NOT to whine)

 

That's great!

Those things are made not far from my wife's hometown.  I've seen them being run in some pretty severe cold once the ever-present Russian mud freezes over, and the streets and roads are again moto-friendly.  With sidecar, of course.

Aren't the Chinese still making their copy of the Russian's copy of the original flathead BMW R-71?

I'm really glad to read that you're able to ride again!

Mark in Lakewood, CO

From: "Nate" <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 7:04:53 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re : O.T. : Biker Talk (feel free to delte but NOT to whine)

 


Yes , I have ;

I test rode it before loading it into the truck , of course , as I was putting on my helmet , the cold rain turned to _HAIL_ & riding a Moto on hail is rather like riding greased glass covered with ball bearings so I took it *very* easy but I was pleased to discover I can still ride .

Then , once I got it home I headed out for a nice day ride with an old friend , we rode up into the local national Forest & had a swell time , I was sore for a week afterwards but it was well worth the effort IMO .

No Hack , I don't like Combination Rigs .

It is a custom built Solo sT .

-Nate

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[diesel_mercedes] $500 '81 300D

 

Could be a good deal for somebody....

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2401378330.html

And another typical Colorado car, this one a TD:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2388558067.html

Mark in Lakewood, CO

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[diesel_mercedes] 1980 MB For Sale

 

Was driving down White Avenue today and saw 7 or 8 cars for sale on the street. That many makes me think a dealer is using the street for a show room. But, I saw a clean 4 door MB sedan out of the corner of my eye. Kept going to the post office and then went back to take a look. It was a 1980 white "classic" - a 300 SD turbo. Looked pretty good except for the $6500 "classic" price tag. Anyone interested, let me know.

brian from laverne

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Can these things run on used engine oil?

 

Hi Mike,
I've only had the car for 3 years so I hesitate to speak to long term effects. I also don't run this mix straight...although I've read that it is done. I usually add several gallons to my WVO tank. I haven't collected WMO from garages because you don't know whether there are sythentic motor oils in the witches brew. I just use my own motor oil & trans fluid from cars, trucks, small engines & motor cycles. I have an Absolute Centriguge that I use for WVO and automotive oils. Specs claim the unit removes particulate matter to 0.1 micron. I have new Monark injectors that I'll be installing and rebuilding the OEM injectors with new Bosio nozzles to keep on the shelf. I'll be able to tell better if there is an issue with increased injector wear when I pull the Monarks for an inspection. Right now the car is off road for drive train repairs, rust repair, fuel/brake line replacement and then injectors, valve adjustment & timing chain replacement. All work done in house (garage). I'm a busy boy!!
Blaise

From: MAGCONSULTING <magconsulting2@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 8:35:31 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Can these things run on used engine oil?

 

Any known long term issues with 50/50 Trans/Kerosene/+additive?
 
Mike

From: Blaise Colasante <supervee03@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, June 17, 2011 4:42:06 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Can these things run on used engine oil?

 

Use kerosene to dilute the WMO. It's usually cheaper than diesel and is better at thinning out the WMO. I centrifuge after adding the kerosene. Lubricity is provided by the WMO. Use whatever additive you prefer after filtering or centrifuging.
Blaise

From: ygmir111 <ygmir111@att.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, June 17, 2011 8:44:30 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Can these things run on used engine oil?

 

Thanks Mark.
yeah, I agree. I use the WMO, but, mix it with regular diesel. Sort of like
the bread crumbs in meatloaf........to make more.
It seems to really cut down on the smoke and fumes, but, I still get the
savings from the WMO.
The centrifuge seems to be working fine.
I also use a diesel additive, had been using Power Service with this mix.
I just found another company, good prices and seems a good product, that I'm
experimenting with, now.
PRI-D.

Henry

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From: <beeser750@q.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2011 5:37 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Can these things run on used engine oil?

In my opinion, Henry's got the right approach. Waste Motor Oil (WMO) can be
used as a fuel, BUT, it really needs to be cleaned as much as possible. Do a
search of the archives to read about what he's doing. (I'd use "centrifuge"
as a search keyword.)

I've run as much as 100% pure, uncentrifuged oil. Power is WAAAAAAY down,
and the smell and smoke is quite noxious. I wouldn't recommend it. The
biggest fear I have with it is the always present acid found in used motor
oil. I don't think it would hurt the engine, per se, but, it could/probably
would damage the little precision parts found in the injection pump.

Used transmission fluid is much less problematic.

Mark in Lakewood, CO

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From: "ygmir111" <ygmir111@att.net>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 9:04:57 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Can these things run on used engine oil?

I run WMO, but, after centrifuging it.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chip" < czulli@gmail.com >
To: < diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com >
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 3:42 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Can these things run on used engine oil?

Someone recently suggested that he ran his 1985 turbo diesel on a combo of
regular diesel and old used engine oil, mixed 50-50.

Anyone ever know of this kind of a fuel mix. Old oil is probably free in
lots of places, especially my drive way.

Chip

Houston

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Voltage Regulator #

 

Got my new Bosch voltage regulator today - made in Hungary. Most Bosch products are no longer made in Germany. However, if they were, they would be made by German Vietnamese or other folks. Brand identification is somewhat meaningless today. Jobs are shopped around the world and mfgrs. get blueprints or specs and they build to the specs. It's like baseball parks - highest bidder can have a ballpark named for them, except for the Dodgers, no one wants to be named "Divorce Court."
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, June 3, 2011 10:29 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Voltage Regulator #

 

Jim ;

I don't know .

If you buy the suggested item in _BOSCH_ brand , I'm sure you'll be happy with it .

The one I posted , likes to charge slightly over 14 VDC until the battery is fully charged then it tapers off but in any case it *always* charges better than the other one sfrom various off brands .

FWIW , I see them made in Spain & Turkey , both work as well as the German ones .

I need to find a source for new brushes and solder them in as I have two or three with bad brushes .

I'd give this one you're considering a whirl and post your results ~ we cannot possibly have too many good Bosch part #'s to choose from ! .
If it works out for you , i'll buy one for my spares .

-Nate
Jim Asked :
>
> Hey Nate,
>
> The recommended p/n for my 82 240D and 84 300D is 1 197 311 028 - is the 1 197 311 023 better than the 1 197 311 028 or is it the same thing? They look the same and have the same amperage range listed.
>
> Jim
>
>
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Here's a good one for you guys

 

I use mine at every fuel filter change. Only takes a few strokes so it doesn't get used to excess either. I checked the parts houses like Diesel Giant, Autohausaz, Peachparts, Mersedessource, etc & there are none of the old style available anywhere. The newer black handled version is listed as the replacement part so the only place to get the old ones may be PAP yards or Ebay, Amazon etc.
Blaise

From: BStromsoe <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
To: "diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, June 20, 2011 5:29:02 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Here's a good one for you guys

 

I agree, a good used primer pump from a PAP is my choice, or a new one over the internet. The new black ones look pretty, but they don't squirt enough juice for my taste. I like the old white knurled ones. I use them rarely so it is not like I am going to wear one out. Typically, it is when you run out of fuel, and I just don't do that anymore.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: Nate <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 12:54 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Here's a good one for you guys

 

As I said before ;

Although one only has to hand prime the IP infrequently if ever , I vastly prefer the white knob one , it pumps more but also makes a mess with each stroke and if you forget to screw it closed , it'll beat itself to death in sort order .

-Nate
Mark wrote:
>
> Thanks for your posts, "other"! This one has the black hand pump so we
> will replace it as well.
>
> Mark
>
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] throttle issue 300sd

 

You can pop the linkage (one piece) from the cruise control if you don't want to mess with fuses.
 
brian from la verne, ca
From: c24052000 <jcrcpa@tx.rr.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 5:59 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] throttle issue 300sd

 
I did a valve adjustment, and after putting all the mechanicals back together, after I drove to work 60 miles, when I was driving home, the throttle was sticking. Had to put toe under gas and pop up to get it to stop revving? (I hope that's a word). Took another look at everything, and determined that the accelerator pipe was in the wrong hole on the manual shut off lever. Fixed that, and still have the issue. Now I am thinking it may be the cruise control. Before I drive home tonight, I may remove the fuse for the cruise. But thought I would ask for other thoughts before I tinker with it. Tach goes up with acceleration, but will not drop unless I do the toe thingy.

Thanks
Chuck

84 300sd 252,000 and climbing at 620 miles per week.



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[diesel_mercedes] Re : O.T. : Biker Talk (feel free to delte but NOT to whine)

 


Yes , I have ;

I test rode it before loading it into the truck , of course , as I was putting on my helmet , the cold rain turned to _HAIL_ & riding a Moto on hail is rather like riding greased glass covered with ball bearings so I took it *very* easy but I was pleased to discover I can still ride .

Then , once I got it home I headed out for a nice day ride with an old friend , we rode up into the local national Forest & had a swell time , I was sore for a week afterwards but it was well worth the effort IMO .

No Hack , I don't like Combination Rigs .

It is a custom built Solo sT .

-Nate
Mark wrote:
>
> Well, yeah, actually, but, not the '69 Rocket 3 (the 750). I've been riding the '72 B50T, aka "Victor 500". It gets near 65 mpg and is just perfect for a short commute.
>
> Did I mention I have 4 BSAs, in addition to the T160 Trident and the '82 XLS?
>
> Have you ridden your latest acquisition yet? I don't remember: Does it have a hack?
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Here's a good one for you guys

 


Unless you find a replacement one on a wreck or abandoned project (more common than you might think in P-A-P) , I'd pass on a used lift pump .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
>
> I agree, a good used primer pump from a PAP is my choice, or a new one over the internet. The new black ones look pretty, but they don't squirt enough juice for my taste. I like the old white knurled ones. I use them rarely so it is not like I am going to wear one out. Typically, it is when you run out of fuel, and I just don't do that anymore.
>
>  
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Nate <vwnate1@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 12:54 PM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Here's a good one for you guys
>
>
>  
>
> As I said before ;
>
> Although one only has to hand prime the IP infrequently if ever , I vastly prefer the white knob one , it pumps more but also makes a mess with each stroke and if you forget to screw it closed , it'll beat itself to death in sort order .
>
> -Nate
>

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[diesel_mercedes] throttle issue 300sd

 

I did a valve adjustment, and after putting all the mechanicals back together, after I drove to work 60 miles, when I was driving home, the throttle was sticking. Had to put toe under gas and pop up to get it to stop revving? (I hope that's a word). Took another look at everything, and determined that the accelerator pipe was in the wrong hole on the manual shut off lever. Fixed that, and still have the issue. Now I am thinking it may be the cruise control. Before I drive home tonight, I may remove the fuse for the cruise. But thought I would ask for other thoughts before I tinker with it. Tach goes up with acceleration, but will not drop unless I do the toe thingy.

Thanks
Chuck

84 300sd 252,000 and climbing at 620 miles per week.

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