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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-20-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,860
Posted By tompaah7503
mpg craziness

There's something that puzzles me about all this mpg-hysteria...

Why look for technofixes when there's a much simpler way, get more people to ride in your car! If your car gets, say, 25 MPG, it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 805
Posted By tompaah7503
Rust? Nooo....

You could say that.. we got a 307D to our shop, frame was rusted in half. Only thing holding it together was the added transport bed on top of the frame. Cab looked no better, self-ventilation where...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-23-2007, 08:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 655
Posted By tompaah7503
Glow plug relay question

I have and unidentified glow plug relay tha tcame along with a OM617.912-engine I bought. Suspect this is not original but who knows?

Anyone there that would know which pins are for what?...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-21-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,801
Posted By tompaah7503
The electricals..

What are the electrical connector pinouts?
I bought a used 722-tranny from a late 70's W123 and it does have a very similar device just where the shift linkage goes in to the tranny.
Mine has a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By tompaah7503
Body styling says 1930's, but the picture isn't...

Body styling says 1930's, but the picture isn't clear enough to show what that hood ornament really is. Looks vaguely like a star but judging from the grille the car is NOT a Mercedes Benz from that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,137
Posted By tompaah7503
Thanks for the link, that pic is very helpful! ...

Thanks for the link, that pic is very helpful!

Not entirely shure what you mean with your question, but I wont be using more of the vacuum system than absolutely necessary to keep the engine...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-16-2007, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,617
Posted By tompaah7503
You're absolutely right Mark, no way a column...

You're absolutely right Mark, no way a column shifter is "un-cool". Thanks for the info about the later models, didn't know that!



Thanks for the offer Dave, I'll keep that in mind if I don't...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,517
Posted By tompaah7503
Another..

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/261490651.html
228k, white/cream, sheepskin covers, "rebuilt engine"..
Same again?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-12-2007, 08:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,517
Posted By tompaah7503
Could this be the same car?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/261369883.html

Sheep skins, rebuilt engine/transm., veggie lines, blah blah
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-11-2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,617
Posted By tompaah7503
What car did you get as a parts car? Just...

What car did you get as a parts car? Just curious... thought it woul be another finnie since I'm not aware that any other models came with the columns shifter after that..
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-10-2007, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,617
Posted By tompaah7503
Hi Dave, I am currently in process of converting...

Hi Dave, I am currently in process of converting my W111-body 230S to OM617.912 (W123 300D 1976-) and a 722.117-tranny (automatic from W123 240D).
It's not a tight fit but I imagine your W110 would...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-08-2007, 08:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,811
Posted By tompaah7503
Did anyone notice the resemblance between the...

Did anyone notice the resemblance between the Very Large Array and the Mercedes Benz logo?
Here seen on Google earth:
http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.08233,-107.61816&spn=0.03,0.045&t=k
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-08-2007, 07:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,841
Posted By tompaah7503
I found my engine number (617 912) just below the...

I found my engine number (617 912) just below the #5 glow plug, behind the oil filter housing.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,301
Posted By tompaah7503
W111 crash test videos

There's also a promotion video of the W111-model that shows a couple of crash tests.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeMcXAGZmpI

Got to love the music.. I don't know what the german guy is...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-06-2007, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,137
Posted By tompaah7503
Vacuum gauge Q

Just found this vacuum gauge at a thrift store for $1, seems to be working.
Would it be useful in measuring vacuum in my car?
(Photographed without the glass to avoid reflexes on the photo)
Forum: Alternative Fuels 01-03-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 10,111
Posted By tompaah7503
Interesting reading about the future of biodiesel...

Interesting reading about the future of biodiesel prices and availability
http://awakeatthewheel.net/2007/01/02/prediction-the-great-biodiesel-surplus-of-2007/

Of course this is a prediction of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-02-2007, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,137
Posted By tompaah7503
Time to bang my head agains an old oil-pan or...

Time to bang my head agains an old oil-pan or something.
The first line goes to the br.booster, and the second one of course to all the rest of the vacuum system.. :laugh2:



Quite right,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-30-2006, 05:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,137
Posted By tompaah7503
Question Brian & John, thanks for you replies. ...

Brian & John,
thanks for you replies.

Jimmy: Previous owner says it came out of an W123-body, my guess is a 75-79 300D.

In the picture below, which device is the vacuum control valve? (My...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-29-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,137
Posted By tompaah7503
Question Newbie vacuum questions (OM617)

Hi all..

I bought a OM617.912 engine and was left wondering (*) about the vacuum system on the engine. I think the previous owner just removed or cut off the majority of the vacuum hoses and this...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-19-2006, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,589
Posted By tompaah7503
Saab finally woke up and gave the man a new car....

Saab finally woke up and gave the man a new car. For free!

http://www.autospectator.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=7158

/Tomas
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