Re: [diesel_mercedes] Found A 1987 300TD!

 

You sure got it for a good price. Give me a call if you need anything for it.
 
Tom Hanson
Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct
949 598-4870 fax
From: Kevin Kraly <kraly@comcast.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 4:05 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Found A 1987 300TD!

 
I closed the deal on a 300TD with the 6 cylinder aluminum head Diesel!! , $1300 and some paperwork later, we hit the highway! The bad news was that the AC condenser and compressor have been removed, so if I want to keep it long term and put it all back, it could be expensive. It doesn't have a fan shrowd either
 
The engine started right up and sounded pretty good other than a little nailing on one cylinder. The SLS works very well with a nice, floaty ride. The wheels weren't leaning in at the top, and the rear tires seemed to have nice, even wear...phew! It seems to track very well, no darting or bump stear from the worn rear links I've heard about so often in W124's. The interior is in pretty good shape save for the usual dash and wood cracks. The tranny seems ok other than the intermittent shifting issues. It will either shift hard or hang in 2nd or 3rd until you lift a bit or completely off the accelerator. The slide and tilt mechanisms for the sunroof both work...WOW!!! The passenger's side power seat switch isn't working. I'm going to try hitting it with some contact cleaner to see if I can get some action. It's in a tolerable position which is good for now. The right rear window no worky, no sound coming from it at all when the switch is depressed. I'll have to give it some antidepressants hahaha (same treatment as power seat switch)! Rear hatch struts are weak, but do hold it up for the time being. It does have the 3rd seat, but it will not be used much since the two Labradoodles will be riding back there. It's not a show winner, but it will be a fun car to have around.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
1987 300TD 213Kmi, ???


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[diesel_mercedes] Found A 1987 300TD!

 

I closed the deal on a 300TD with the 6 cylinder aluminum head Diesel!! , $1300 and some paperwork later, we hit the highway! The bad news was that the AC condenser and compressor have been removed, so if I want to keep it long term and put it all back, it could be expensive. It doesn't have a fan shrowd either
 
The engine started right up and sounded pretty good other than a little nailing on one cylinder. The SLS works very well with a nice, floaty ride. The wheels weren't leaning in at the top, and the rear tires seemed to have nice, even wear...phew! It seems to track very well, no darting or bump stear from the worn rear links I've heard about so often in W124's. The interior is in pretty good shape save for the usual dash and wood cracks. The tranny seems ok other than the intermittent shifting issues. It will either shift hard or hang in 2nd or 3rd until you lift a bit or completely off the accelerator. The slide and tilt mechanisms for the sunroof both work...WOW!!! The passenger's side power seat switch isn't working. I'm going to try hitting it with some contact cleaner to see if I can get some action. It's in a tolerable position which is good for now. The right rear window no worky, no sound coming from it at all when the switch is depressed. I'll have to give it some antidepressants hahaha (same treatment as power seat switch)! Rear hatch struts are weak, but do hold it up for the time being. It does have the 3rd seat, but it will not be used much since the two Labradoodles will be riding back there. It's not a show winner, but it will be a fun car to have around.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
1987 300TD 213Kmi, ???

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Driving Lights on a W126

 

    I have higher than rated bulbs in both my headlight and driving light buckets.  I always worry a little that I am running two hot and might start to melt the plastic or some wiring.  But nothing so far.  I am sure that I get better down-the-road light than most cars. 
 
    You can get such higher wattage bulbs at lots of auto parts places.  When I was back in college, I got a VW Rabbit diesel.  Immediately dropped out the stock headlight buckets and put in a pair of Cibie aircraft landing light buckets, stuffed with ultra high wattage bulbs.  From Boston,  I could light up the ski slopes in Vermont! 
 
    I'll bet that similar Cibie buckets are available for Benz round headlights. 
 
    I saw some test results, including test photos, that indicated that the U.S. spec 123 or 126 headlights have significantly better (longer) throw than the European ones.  No surprise, really given our different road situations.  The Euro style came on my car, and look better than the U.S. version, so I keep them (but with the bigger bulbs).  For anyone with a 123, the U.S. style is safer and better illumination. 
 
    Yes, I think that the driving lights do bias toward the right shoulder, greatly benefiting oncoming drivers. 
 
Tom 
 
 
 
In a message dated 6/28/2012 11:15:53 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, mahatmakanejeeves@yahoo.com writes:
 

Yes I agree, I put a set of the euros on my car and they were a huge improvement over the old DOT lights. The euros, however, have a definite bias rightward towards the shoulder, but the fogs illuminate sideways to cover both shoulders well. But the combo didn't work for a doe standing in the left lane on a dark night.

What I'm looking for is more "throw weight" down the road. Doing 60 when I hit the deer, I think I was exceeding in terms of reaction time the distance of the projected light of the headlights. I'm basing that on how I barely had time to hit the brakes -- and I've got good reflexes IMHO. Of course, one solution (I wish I'd undertaken in retrospect) is slow down when I see a deer X sign.

G

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> Greg,
>
> The European headlights for the 126 include a single Hi-Lo bucket and
> a driving light bucket. The driving light buckets, which are turned on by
> the "pull" function of the light switch, spread a WIDE beam that reaches
> both sides of the road. This is in addition to the headlights.
>
> I use the driving lights both on mountain roads, where they provide a
> wonderful illumination to the roadsides, and in the city, particularly on
> narrow residential streets, where they provide a good illumination of people
> standing between parked cars, so you can avoid them when they stagger into
> the street.
>
> You can get the Euro headlights on Ebay and if you're lucky at a local
> p-a-p yard.
>
> Tom
>
>
> In a message dated 6/26/2012 8:32:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> mahatmakanejeeves@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> I hit a deer one night as she strolled from the no. 1 lane to the no. 2 on
> a four lane highway. I was doing 60 and had just enough time to take my
> foot off the gas (diesel?) when we collided. I'm thinking of adding driving
> lights to my W126 diesel. Has anyone mounted aftermarket lights? If so,
> what's the optimal location and are you satisfied with the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Estate sale, suburban Detroit - 50's Mercedes engine sans head + 240D, etc

 

Man, I thought I was bad!  I'm sad/glad that I don't live near there.  I could probably be sucked into buying some of that stuff.

On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 5:32 PM, Barton <barton.fiske@gmail.com> wrote:
 

Cross posting/fwd'ing from the vSAAB list, I have no affiliation or knowledge of any of the below more than what is here...if anyone takes the 240D for parts, I'm interested in the lockset...

-Barton

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Paul writes:

A pal of mine does estate sales suburban Detroit, and in his collection of
curiosities he needs to move next weekend is what he said is a late `50s
Mercedes engine (w/no head), and a litany of assorted parts. Like us, he's a
dope about such things and does not want to sell it for scrap, so I said I would
post it to fellow enthusiasts and misfits. There is a 240 D also, and a bunch of
tools, but the old engine is the needle in a hay-stack if you need such a thing.
View the subject debris at
http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/306411.aspx
Photos 34-36 show the engine
whirlygigger@... or (313) 590-0851 Ask for Dennis

I don't have any interest in this, but I hope it helps somebody who might need
an engine.

Paul


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[diesel_mercedes] Estate sale, suburban Detroit - 50's Mercedes engine sans head + 240D, etc

 

Cross posting/fwd'ing from the vSAAB list, I have no affiliation or knowledge of any of the below more than what is here...if anyone takes the 240D for parts, I'm interested in the lockset...

-Barton

----------------------------------------------------------
Paul writes:

A pal of mine does estate sales suburban Detroit, and in his collection of
curiosities he needs to move next weekend is what he said is a late `50s
Mercedes engine (w/no head), and a litany of assorted parts. Like us, he's a
dope about such things and does not want to sell it for scrap, so I said I would
post it to fellow enthusiasts and misfits. There is a 240 D also, and a bunch of
tools, but the old engine is the needle in a hay-stack if you need such a thing.
View the subject debris at
http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/306411.aspx
Photos 34-36 show the engine
whirlygigger@... or (313) 590-0851 Ask for Dennis

I don't have any interest in this, but I hope it helps somebody who might need
an engine.

Paul

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Driving Lights on a W126

 

Unfortunately the deer in our area don't put up signs.

On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 2:13 PM, mahatmakanejeeves <mahatmakanejeeves@yahoo.com> wrote:
 

Yes I agree, I put a set of the euros on my car and they were a huge improvement over the old DOT lights. The euros, however, have a definite bias rightward towards the shoulder, but the fogs illuminate sideways to cover both shoulders well. But the combo didn't work for a doe standing in the left lane on a dark night.

What I'm looking for is more "throw weight" down the road. Doing 60 when I hit the deer, I think I was exceeding in terms of reaction time the distance of the projected light of the headlights. I'm basing that on how I barely had time to hit the brakes -- and I've got good reflexes IMHO. Of course, one solution (I wish I'd undertaken in retrospect) is slow down when I see a deer X sign.

G

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> Greg,
>
> The European headlights for the 126 include a single Hi-Lo bucket and
> a driving light bucket. The driving light buckets, which are turned on by
> the "pull" function of the light switch, spread a WIDE beam that reaches
> both sides of the road. This is in addition to the headlights.
>
> I use the driving lights both on mountain roads, where they provide a
> wonderful illumination to the roadsides, and in the city, particularly on
> narrow residential streets, where they provide a good illumination of people
> standing between parked cars, so you can avoid them when they stagger into
> the street.
>
> You can get the Euro headlights on Ebay and if you're lucky at a local
> p-a-p yard.
>
> Tom
>
>
> In a message dated 6/26/2012 8:32:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> mahatmakanejeeves@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> I hit a deer one night as she strolled from the no. 1 lane to the no. 2 on
> a four lane highway. I was doing 60 and had just enough time to take my
> foot off the gas (diesel?) when we collided. I'm thinking of adding driving
> lights to my W126 diesel. Has anyone mounted aftermarket lights? If so,
> what's the optimal location and are you satisfied with the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>


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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Fuel strainer

 

My standard 46 mm socket wouldn't fit between the strainer and the axel with the breaker bar. I got the special low profile socket from Mercedes Source and it worked great. Or you could weld a 1/2 inch bolt into the 1/2 inch square hole of a socket. The biggest part of the job is draining the tank.

Good luck.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "mahatmakanejeeves" <mahatmakanejeeves@...> wrote:
>
> Can't comment on how it's done, but can say it's worth getting done. Had mine cleaned last fall on my '91 SD, repair shop said it was very slimy. The car felt like it picked up 10 horsepower. The shop guys said they've heard that reaction before.
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "kc8sil" <KC8SIL@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Is there a particular trick or special for removing the fuel strainer for a w126 chassis tank?
> > John
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Fuel strainer

 

Can't comment on how it's done, but can say it's worth getting done. Had mine cleaned last fall on my '91 SD, repair shop said it was very slimy. The car felt like it picked up 10 horsepower. The shop guys said they've heard that reaction before.

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "kc8sil" <KC8SIL@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> Is there a particular trick or special for removing the fuel strainer for a w126 chassis tank?
> John
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Driving Lights on a W126

 

Yes I agree, I put a set of the euros on my car and they were a huge improvement over the old DOT lights. The euros, however, have a definite bias rightward towards the shoulder, but the fogs illuminate sideways to cover both shoulders well. But the combo didn't work for a doe standing in the left lane on a dark night.

What I'm looking for is more "throw weight" down the road. Doing 60 when I hit the deer, I think I was exceeding in terms of reaction time the distance of the projected light of the headlights. I'm basing that on how I barely had time to hit the brakes -- and I've got good reflexes IMHO. Of course, one solution (I wish I'd undertaken in retrospect) is slow down when I see a deer X sign.

G

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> Greg,
>
> The European headlights for the 126 include a single Hi-Lo bucket and
> a driving light bucket. The driving light buckets, which are turned on by
> the "pull" function of the light switch, spread a WIDE beam that reaches
> both sides of the road. This is in addition to the headlights.
>
> I use the driving lights both on mountain roads, where they provide a
> wonderful illumination to the roadsides, and in the city, particularly on
> narrow residential streets, where they provide a good illumination of people
> standing between parked cars, so you can avoid them when they stagger into
> the street.
>
> You can get the Euro headlights on Ebay and if you're lucky at a local
> p-a-p yard.
>
> Tom
>
>
> In a message dated 6/26/2012 8:32:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> mahatmakanejeeves@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> I hit a deer one night as she strolled from the no. 1 lane to the no. 2 on
> a four lane highway. I was doing 60 and had just enough time to take my
> foot off the gas (diesel?) when we collided. I'm thinking of adding driving
> lights to my W126 diesel. Has anyone mounted aftermarket lights? If so,
> what's the optimal location and are you satisfied with the results?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Greg
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : unknown part

 

took it to mechanic, they said "pillow block" was not off the car. looked like off a tractor or large truck. Started driving to work, car overheated, steam coming up from the lower/back side of the engine. Had it towed to mechanic. If it is not one thing it is another. swmbo says maybe its time for another car. I am hoping it is just hoses that cracked. The 100° heat does not treat the hoses kindly!!! I am renting a nice full size Ford, but I miss the benz. Will keep you updated.

Chuck
84 300sd

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" <vwnate1@...> wrote:
>
>
> That's called a " Pillow Block " Chip .
>
> When Tom and I passed through Houston after KATRINA , we found plenty of Junkyards full of older cars but they refused us entry to look for things and of course , they had NO IDEA what all they had in there , NO ONE can keep track of everything .
>
> Typical stupid Junkmen , in time they'll grumble and crush it all as scrap metal when we're just _dying_ to go look and $pend the Lolly .
>
> -Nate
> Chip wrote:
> >
> > I have added an album to the photo section. "what is this part" Just sort by last modified. Got home yesterday and that part(s) was in the street by the curb. It is about a 5X3 inch rectangle and 1 or 1 and 1/2 inches wide. Heavy metal. Is this anything that could have fallen off my car?
> > Engine wheels axle etc.? I am hoping that it fell off someone's work truck.
> >
> > I have a 84 300sd (w126).
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Chuck
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: PAPS in Houston?

 



Thanks for the PAP's info guys. Looks like I will be busy this weekend.

Chip
Houston

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