Oh *yeah*! I have a bit of B100 in the bottom of the 5 gallon "can" since I'm running on a DIY "blend"...probably about B10-ish to start (my first tank since buying the car, and it's about out).
My good friend collects and sells WVO to a manufacturer, then hauls B100 back to Santa Fe for distribution ("buying club" style so far, and a few home fueling stations). It's his fault I'm hooked on these fine automobiles ;) He has an 84 300TD and keeps talking about joining this group.
Anyway...I love simple solutions...thanks guys!
Caitlin
Santa Fe
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Mark Atkins <mratkins@...> wrote:
>
> If you have some home brewed biodiesel it works great, too. Be careful
> around the paint as it can be a little harsh!
>
> Mark in Texas
>
>
> On 11/20/2011 10:08 AM, mnijfo@... wrote:
> > Diesel fuel is great solvent. You should have some around somewhere ;-)
> >
> > /Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone/
> >
> >
> > -----Original message-----
> >
> > *From: *CaitlinDean <tinymachine@...>*
> > To: *diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com*
> > Sent: *Sun, Nov 20, 2011 15:15:40 GMT+00:00*
> > Subject: *[diesel_mercedes] Re: 83 300SD Aftermarket Radio Removal?
> >
> > I'm hoping alcohol (isopropyl) will be enough to cut the crud...or
> > simplegreen...I already have both and I'm saving my pennies ;)
> >
> > Any other good household cleaner(s) good for using to cut
> > crud/grease/etc that you all use?
> >
> > Caitlin
> > Santa Fe
> >
> > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, BStromsoe
> > <bstromsoe@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I think that's the same one I used when I first did it. Just
> > remember to do your work on a clean surface, maybe with a white
> > towel because - BB's and small springs will get lost in the rug or
> > any where else the gremlins take them. And use something to cut
> > the greasy crud - but don't light a match or cigarette if it is
> > flammable.
> > >
> > > Â
> > > brian from la verne, ca
> > >
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: CaitlinDean <tinymachine@>
> > > To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 5:34 PM
> > > Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 83 300SD Aftermarket Radio Removal?
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > > Thanks Brian...I actually got the radio out with 2 dinner knives
> > and a very helpful SWMBO ;)
> > >
> > > Had to take a break until dark and then I was just determined to
> > at least get that hazard out...which I finally did.
> > >
> > > My blinkers don't blink, so I'm hoping refurb or replacement of
> > the hazard will fix that, but I figure I might as well clean all
> > the switches.
> > >
> > > I'm using the info from
> > http://www.peachparts.com/Wikka/SwitchRefurb but if you or anyone
> > else has tips, I'd love to hear them!
> > >
> > > Most of my switches have the icons worn off, so yeah...PAP
> > roadtrip sounds fun...at least I get to practice removing stuff on
> > my own ride first, now I know what to do when I come across some
> > stuff at a PAP.
> > >
> > > Tomorrow the hazard gets cleaned...hope it fixes my turn signals
> > and hazard blinking...
> > >
> > > Caitlin
> > > Santa Fe
> > >
> > > --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@>
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Are you just trying to pop the switch out? If so, there are
> > two metal prongs that keep it seated. Push them in and it lifts
> > out. I clean all my console switches at the same time, so I remove
> > the entire wooden console out (careful, this needs to be
> > researched herein first), and then you can pop all the switches
> > out and clean them, or replace them. Also, dime a dozen at the
> > PAP's. Take a Sunday drive into Colorado or Texas and stop along
> > the way.
> > > >
> > > > ÂÂ
> > > > brian from la verne, ca
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ________________________________
> > > > From: CaitlinDean <tinymachine@>
> > > > To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> > <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 10:48 AM
> > > > Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 83 300SD Aftermarket Radio Removal?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ÂÂ
> > > > Hi folks, I'm still trying to get to my hazard switch and am
> > stuck at the aftermarket Alpine radio.
> > > >
> > > > I went to Walmart and PepBoys and they both have $15 "kits"
> > but I either just want the cheapo tools themselves OR some nifty
> > thrifty DIY solution.
> > > >
> > > > Someone mentioned hacksaw blades somewhere on the
> > internet...but I don't have those either ;) Without a good visual,
> > I can't picture how these are in there, therefore I can't come up
> > with something on my own.
> > > >
> > > > Any recommendations?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!
> > > > Caitlin
> > > > Santa Fe
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
