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Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-31-2025, 04:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Alec300SD
Previous thread may be helpful -...

Previous thread may be helpful - https://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/411076-accelerator-linkage-part-number-240d.html

Video refereced in post 5 shows the missing short throttle...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-30-2025, 10:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4
Posted By Alec300SD
Picture 2 - Electrical connector for (missing)...

Picture 2 - Electrical connector for (missing) cruise control actuator assembly (?).
Picture 4 - Ball end of connection for (missing) cruise control actuator rod (?).

Picure 2 - Connector looks...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-23-2025, 10:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16
Posted By Alec300SD
X2. Vacuum Control Valve (VCV) emulates the...

X2. Vacuum Control Valve (VCV) emulates the vacuum throttle response of a gasser = input signal for the automatic transmission.
(Vacuum increases with acceleration)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-18-2025, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3
Posted By Alec300SD
Recheck fuses, swap fuses from circuits that...

Recheck fuses, swap fuses from circuits that work to suspect circuits (Fuse B = red 16 amp, Fuse 4 = white 8 amp),...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2025, 12:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 83
Posted By Alec300SD
Try to get the passenger spring box seat bottom...

Try to get the passenger spring box seat bottom from a late low mileage W126 sedan.
They are firmer by design and will fit into a W116, W123 or a W126. BTDT.

The 500SE or 500SEL cars typically...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2025, 03:37 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 15,914
Posted By Alec300SD
1) Poor connection at the tach amplifier plug on...

1) Poor connection at the tach amplifier plug on the left fender.
(Corrosion and/or splayed open female receptacles in the socket.)
The tach amplifier looks like a small black trash can.

2)...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-31-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By Alec300SD
Yes. Keep grinding until the steering pin is...

Yes. Keep grinding until the steering pin is gone.

Then the steeing wheel will lock (quoth the raven) nevermore.
Happy New Year!
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2024, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By Alec300SD
I only drilled out the material of the steering...

I only drilled out the material of the steering lock pin (OP called it a "ball"), to free up the locked steering wheel.

The OP hadn't yet removed enough material from the locking pin.

Much...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-28-2024, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By Alec300SD
Use a cobalt drill bit that is slightly larger...

Use a cobalt drill bit that is slightly larger than the hole that the ball rests in.
You need to drill out all of the material of the ball so it won't catch on the walls of the hole.
The metal is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By Alec300SD
The seat height adjustment mechanism can get...

The seat height adjustment mechanism can get stuck from lack of use, due to corrosion and dried grease.

Try directing the air flow from a hair drier at the outside chair rail to soften the grease...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-25-2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 315
Posted By Alec300SD
From pages 297 & 298 of the Haynes Repair Manual...

From pages 297 & 298 of the Haynes Repair Manual # 63012 (ISBN 0 85696 697 5):

Terminal 31, 0.75mm brown wire
Terninal L, 1mm black/white wire

Terminal R, 1mm black/green wire
Terminal 49a,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-23-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,113
Posted By Alec300SD
Thanks for clarifying you have a W115. The...

Thanks for clarifying you have a W115.

The correct MB part number is 1156780820.

The MSRP for the factory part is $167.
It is available at Peach Parts, as well as any physical or online MB...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-22-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,113
Posted By Alec300SD
According to the EPC, 1236700239 is the correct...

According to the EPC, 1236700239 is the correct part number for the REAR windshield.
The FRONT windshield part number is 1236700139.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-08-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,950
Posted By Alec300SD
Restriction in the positive crankcase ventilation...

Restriction in the positive crankcase ventilation hose/system, or a bit too much blowby can cause your symptoms.

See if the idle improves when you disconnect the breather hose atop the valve...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 409
Posted By Alec300SD
Sounds like you need both Item 74 and Item 32 as...

Sounds like you need both Item 74 and Item 32 as shown on the attached EPC link.

https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/fg/126120/68p/41/015/
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2024, 03:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Alec300SD
The control rod from the rear torsion bar to the...

The control rod from the rear torsion bar to the rear axle (Item 23 in the EPC link below)
can fail and result in a clunk.

https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/fg/123123/68k/32/165/...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-02-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 482
Posted By Alec300SD
No need for a spring compressor. I've just used...

No need for a spring compressor.
I've just used the OEM Bilstein jack wedged in horizontally into the wheel well to slowly move the lower control arm forward.

It can't be too high up in the wheel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-01-2024, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 482
Posted By Alec300SD
Agreed X2. The rubber bushing in Item 26 (guide...

Agreed X2.
The rubber bushing in Item 26 (guide rod mount) has probably perished.

https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/fg/123130/68k/33/060/
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2024, 08:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,662
Posted By Alec300SD
The higher cylinder temperature when cruising at...

The higher cylinder temperature when cruising at higher speeds allows for a more robust combustion event (as does higher cetane fuel).

Once the cylnder temperature comes down, like sitting...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,662
Posted By Alec300SD
Possible that the knocking is due to less than...

Possible that the knocking is due to less than perfect mating of the sealing surfaces between the #1 injector and the #1 hard line (or a tiny hairline defect in the hard line itself).
The seal...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-18-2024, 12:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 352
Posted By Alec300SD
This EPC...

This EPC (https://nemigaparts.com/cat_spares/epc/mercedes/1/fg/126125/570/32/120/) page lists 3 different rear rubber buffers for the 1986 300SDL (W126.125).

1 burl - 9.5 mm (115-325-22-44-64).
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-27-2024, 06:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 933
Posted By Alec300SD
Google: 5pcs Strut Nut Socket 18mm 19mm 21mm...

Google: 5pcs Strut Nut Socket 18mm 19mm 21mm 22mm 24mm with 12 Point 1/2" Drive, Suspension Strut Nut Socket Tool Easy Remove Strut Nuts
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-24-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By Alec300SD
The engine and the IP might be out of phase (with...

The engine and the IP might be out of phase (with the IP injecting fuel on the exhaust stroke instead of the compression stroke).

Try removing the IP, rotating the engine just one complete...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-12-2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,102
Posted By Alec300SD
Packing (rear) wheel bearings by hand. ...

Packing (rear) wheel bearings by hand.

https://i.imgur.com/vWxYC1A.jpeg
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2024, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 461
Posted By Alec300SD
12 point XZN socket.

12 point XZN socket.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-19-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By Alec300SD
Don't forget #44, the collar nut that has to be...

Don't forget #44, the collar nut that has to be staked.
They are not always reusable after they are unstaked to remove them.

If available, get #53 which is the whole repair kit.
It was NLA when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-18-2023, 04:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 428
Posted By Alec300SD
FS - Rims/wheels from 'Stormcloud' have got to go by 10-31-2023

Longtime readers are likely familiar with 'Stormcloud', a 1979 W116 300SD rescued from the Newark PNP, but totaled by an uninsured hit-and-run driver.
I salvaged the wheels before sending her off to...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-17-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By Alec300SD
For your reading pleasure, see the detailed...

For your reading pleasure, see the detailed writeup thread on 'Stormcloud' (a W116 300SD).
Essentially the same procedure as the rear wheel bearing replacement on a W123 or a W126.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-04-2023, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 418
Posted By Alec300SD
MB connectors are usually 'keyed' so that they...

MB connectors are usually 'keyed' so that they only plug in one way.
The connector on the door appears to have a chuck missing.
This may allow the improper wiring connection that is causing your...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-21-2023, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By Alec300SD
A2014900237 Repair Kit, Front Exhaust Pipe...

A2014900237 Repair Kit, Front Exhaust Pipe Suspension (Prior versions NLA - A1264900037, A1264900537)
A1264922341 Bracket, Front Pipe to Transmission

Location - between the right side of the...
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