83 300cd performance loss?
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300cd 83 My top speed has dropped to 85mph rpm 3600. It was 108mph 4500rpm
please advise. also can i buy new injectrors with monarch nozzles installed
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1985 300TD - Mysterious Intermittent Starting Problem
9 times out of 10 my car starts immediately no problem. 1 time out of 10 there is a click and then nothing. After several attempts I can get the car started and then everything is OK for a couple more days...
Here's the mystery. I had my shop check the solenoid (OK) and replace the ignition switch using the kit sold on this site. Everything was fine for a couple of days, then the same problem occurred. We can almost live with the problem but I'm concerned that one day we won't be able to start it at all.
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82 300SD turn signal stalk replace now no horn
Replaced turn signal stalk for my 1982 300sd I got from you. I now have no horn. I cannot figure out were the two brass rings make ground contact. Have I a missing contact plate or not connected the harnass properly?
Ps Thank you for your quick reply re fuel sender
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1973 220 Diesel Cold Weather Starting
Hi Kent et al.,
I'm considering purchasing a '73 220D. I won't be able to plug in a block heater in my apartment parking lot.
The winters here in Rochester, NY can get pretty cold. Do you think I can get away without using one? Or should I look for a gasoline vehicle instead?
Thanks!
Daniel
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1985 300TD - ALDA adjustment
If I adjust the ALDA as described in the 617 Diesel Performance Tuning and Repair Manual, is the fuel mixture enriched across the range of acceleration or just from standing?
What does A.L.D.A stand for? Perhaps its something in German?
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Diesel Injector Seat Cleaning
1976 W115 300D
Do you recommend a specific tool, chemical, or (wire?) brush etc to clean the metal seat where the Diesel injector crush washers mount onto/in the prechamber? There is apparently a thin "film"/spots of thin carbon? very hard carbon in this area that seems to be very hard to completly remove, when attempted to clean this area. Some of this thin film of carbon? appears to remain after wire brushing with a small wire brush. I am looking for the proper tool , chemical and or procedure for cleaning this area.
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1980 300D "passing" gear and faint whistle when turning right
If I push on the accelerator with only modest pressure (especially when the car is cold), it often jumps into what I assume is a "passing" gear. I've dealt with the problem by just being cautious with the accelarator - often, I just let up on the gas when I hear it jump into "passing" mode, but I was wondering if there's a repair I can try.
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1982 300sd speedometer
Is there an after market digital speedometer available for 1982 300sd?
My speedo was working and then stopped . I would like larger display.
Can old speedo be repaired?
Thanks Dee Bos
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85 300D Vacuum Shutoff Problem
n/a123 1985 300D Turbow
Tested diesel shuoff valve as per instructions
Pumped up vacuum to 10, but was unable to shutoff engine and the vacuum dropped off rapidly. I did this three times with same results. Removed valve and inspected. It didn't appear to be leaking any oil.
Tested valve and it closed at 5 and held vacuum. Tested three times with same results. Pumped up to 10 and it held all night with no loss of vacuum.