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Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2022, 12:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,463
Posted By JamesDean
Hey!! I'm still in the game. Happy to help. Whats...

Hey!! I'm still in the game. Happy to help. Whats going on with your system?

Might be easier to drop me an email. I am kinda running behind on them so if you have already I do apologize.
...
Forum: Tech Help 04-03-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 34,290
Posted By JamesDean
Yeah, I've been around here and there. I've not...

Yeah, I've been around here and there. I've not been on the forums in a while. I do get email notifications still and try to check back soon as I can find the time.

Good luck with the repair!...
Forum: Tech Help 04-02-2022, 02:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 34,290
Posted By JamesDean
Hey hschickel, Still alive! You can...

Hey hschickel,

Still alive!

You can swap in any actuator from 86+.

Electrically they are interchangeable.

Mechanically you just need to swap out the arm and mounting brackets with your...
Forum: Tech Help 12-31-2021, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,096
Posted By JamesDean
I'm not a huge fan of the UV LEDs. I've used...

I'm not a huge fan of the UV LEDs. I've used different brands/parts and they can look less crappy and much less obvious.

I like the bulbs from SuperBrightLEDs:
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-05-2019, 12:23 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 48,003
Posted By JamesDean
I think your options are: 1) Replace the...

I think your options are:

1) Replace the tachometer pod with used.

2) Repair the tachometer pod (typically a bad cap, resistor or solder joint) --do it yourself or sending it out)

As a point...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-04-2019, 11:27 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 48,003
Posted By JamesDean
Hi JohnRedman, The 91 won't have a tach amp...

Hi JohnRedman,

The 91 won't have a tach amp in the same sense as the OM617A engine'd cars did.

In the 91, you have the OM603. I believe the tachometer is run by the EDS computer.

More than...
Forum: Tech Help 11-20-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,405
Posted By JamesDean
Just out of curiosity, why are you replacing it?...

Just out of curiosity, why are you replacing it? Did it get hit or somehow go bad?
Forum: Great Lakes - US (IL,IN,MI,MN,OH,WI) 11-08-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,304
Posted By JamesDean
Carr's in Warren. They've been working on cars in...

Carr's in Warren. They've been working on cars in my fleet for >30 years now. Most of what they work on is 80-90s early 00's vintage.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-04-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By JamesDean
you're right fonzi. I forgot there was an even...

you're right fonzi. I forgot there was an even earlier clock!

Does anyone have a spare unit or cluster perhaps? I'm on somewhat of a budget.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-02-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By JamesDean
Sorry guys I should have clarified more. I am...

Sorry guys I should have clarified more. I am looking for the one that mounts inside the instrument cluster. Its just below the tachometer.

Thanks!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 10-31-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By JamesDean
WTB: Early R107 Clock

Hi Guys,

I'm working on a 450SL instrument cluster and am looking to replace the clock. This one has a cracked gear :(

Anyone have any they'd like to sell?

Thanks!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-19-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 632
Posted By JamesDean
Shop in Bowling Green KY?

Hi guys,

A friend of mine moved to Bowling Green and took his 560SEL. He needs some work done in the car and two shops and a dealership refused to work on his car because it's "old". He needs...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 48,003
Posted By JamesDean
If the pick up is on the harmonic balancer and...

If the pick up is on the harmonic balancer and runs into the same port the old 81-84 style tach amp uses..I wonder if you could get one of those and then run some wires into the cabin for the tach...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-17-2019, 11:13 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 48,003
Posted By JamesDean
If the pick up is on the harmonic balancer and...

If the pick up is on the harmonic balancer and runs into the same port the old 81-84 style tach amp uses..I wonder if you could get one of those and then run some wires into the cabin for the tach...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,465
Posted By JamesDean
Thanks for that link! Good info!

Thanks for that link! Good info!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-12-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,465
Posted By JamesDean
I had heard that there were problems with the...

I had heard that there were problems with the various systems/engines up to the 2015 model year. Maybe that was primarily engine more than emissions systems.

pawo, what exactly failed in the DPF?...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-11-2019, 11:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,465
Posted By JamesDean
OM651? Newer Diesels?

Hi Guys,

I'm looking at a getting a newer MB.

Its between a 2015 E250 with the OM651 engine. Its got 24K on it so far.

and maybe a W213 E300 of some kind.

Anyone here have any...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-08-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Posted By JamesDean
I dont really have a problem with the size or...

I dont really have a problem with the size or weight. I was just surprised that they are that heavy now-a-days lol.

I talked to my mechanic about the newer diesels in general. He's never worked on...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-07-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Posted By JamesDean
Thats another thing that I didn't realize, just...

Thats another thing that I didn't realize, just how heavy these cars are---my w201 is 2500 lbs, w124 almost 3500-3800, w126 about the same...the 212 is 5300-5800.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-07-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Posted By JamesDean
Hey Justin! It has been a while! Not much is new,...

Hey Justin! It has been a while! Not much is new, hopefully a newer MB in the future here. Just been working mostly tbh...slowlying coming to the realization that as tank-like as these 30 year old...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-06-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Posted By JamesDean
How's your fuel economy in the E350 been? I...

How's your fuel economy in the E350 been?

I thought I read that the current diesel Mercedes has was pretty solid?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 08-05-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,140
Posted By JamesDean
Considering a new MB, W212 vs W213

Morning All,

I'm looking at moving up in the MB world and finally getting that was made after the wall fell. (My 190 is a 93 but still!)

I'm looking at the following, both are Mercedes CPO cars...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-17-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,991
Posted By JamesDean
SSD means solid state drive. It a newer style of...

SSD means solid state drive. It a newer style of hard drive. Its CONSIDERABLY faster than old school conventional mechanical hard drives. Often swapping in a SSD into an older laptop will breathe...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-17-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,991
Posted By JamesDean
I second the Dell laptop path. Throw a cheap SSD...

I second the Dell laptop path. Throw a cheap SSD in a Dell Latitude (E6540,E6530,etc) and you'll be pretty set. I think I picked up one on ebay for $200
Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-01-2019, 12:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,317
Posted By JamesDean
OM617 Worth keeping spare?

Hi Guys,

I'm going to be junking my one 82 300SD (green). The body has seen better days. I have another 300SD (gold) that I'm going to be restoring eventually.

At some point I thought "hey...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-04-2019, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 971
Posted By JamesDean
OM602 Vacuum Pump Questions

Hi All,

I'm tinkering with my 91 300D and I had some vacuum leak issues. I've buttoned up the leaks I had but I was checking the pump per the factory method as shown:

I get vacuum fine at the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-08-2019, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By JamesDean
WTB: 89 560SEL Rear Control Arms

Hey Guys,


My buddy's 89 560SEL is in need of some replacement rear control arms. One (left side) is starting to go and he's thinking he should get both just in case.

Does anyone out there...
Forum: Tech Help 03-11-2019, 03:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 53,134
Posted By JamesDean
I, like you, suspect someone messed with your...

I, like you, suspect someone messed with your wiring in the dash. The clock should have 12V regardless of key position and should always keep time. The clock takes about 20mA of power every second. ...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 48,003
Posted By JamesDean
If you guys are interested...I do repair the old...

If you guys are interested...I do repair the old tach amps. I'd be happy to help out.

--Kris
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-20-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By JamesDean
Bump :(

Bump :(
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