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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2003, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,504
Posted By 240 Ed
Once the ball stud gets loosened up with the...

Once the ball stud gets loosened up with the socket, it seems adjustable.
So this is the plan.
Take off the cam, take off all the rockers, run the ball studs back and forth to loosen, tighten the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2003, 10:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 22,485
Posted By 240 Ed
OOPS!! Thanks for that. It just didn't seem...

OOPS!!

Thanks for that. It just didn't seem like Gregg at all,--good to know.

Yeah, now that I imagine it, it is pretty funny. I sense some Monty Python watchers here...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2003, 09:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,082
Posted By 240 Ed
...hmmm, and hmmmm. Does that help? I...

...hmmm, and hmmmm.

Does that help?

I went through hell like this with the car you looked at (did you find one?), and to refresh your memory it had a pocket in the cylinder wall, which caused a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-03-2003, 09:25 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 22,485
Posted By 240 Ed
...well, I gotta say it. Greg (leathermang),...

...well, I gotta say it.

Greg (leathermang), your response doesn't seem appropriate.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2003, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,908
Posted By 240 Ed
I would NOT replace the cold start valve! ...

I would NOT replace the cold start valve!

These usually last 12 lifetimes or more!
BUT, they get their directions to work from a cold start sensor, and this is usually the cause.
I have...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-03-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,504
Posted By 240 Ed
Turbo 240, Gmask is correct. This is a...

Turbo 240,
Gmask is correct. This is a different system than the OM616.

My engine is called a 108 (which is a coincidence that it is IN a W108...).
This 108 is virtually identical in design to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2003, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,504
Posted By 240 Ed
Can I remove the cam without messing up the head gasket?

Can I remove the cam without messing up the head gasket?

I want to install some valve stem seals, and get the adjusters to work ( they appear to be frozen solid. I can turn them with a socket ,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-02-2003, 10:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,028
Posted By 240 Ed
It would be my guess that you are experiencing...

It would be my guess that you are experiencing the center bearing failing. (that is, IF you have a center bearing).

These aren't too bad to replace. You have to remove the shaft to the rear at...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2003, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By 240 Ed
Aaron, You will probably kick yourself in...

Aaron,

You will probably kick yourself in years to come for parting with this classic-especially in dark green!

Question; Did you switch the wheels to alloy, and if you did, did you notice a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2003, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By 240 Ed
Can you share a picture?

Can you share a picture?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2003, 01:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By 240 Ed
As a charter Michigan member (E.Lansing,...

As a charter Michigan member (E.Lansing, Allendale, and Benton Harbor), I can relate!

You don't even want to go out to the mailbox! ...let alone go to work.
If it won't fit in your living room,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-02-2003, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By 240 Ed
Bad Ground! Or dirty cable connections....

Bad Ground!

Or dirty cable connections. Check your ground straps from your battery, and to and from the engine/frame.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-01-2003, 11:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,206
Posted By 240 Ed
I have a 68 250S, and I feel confident that we...

I have a 68 250S, and I feel confident that we both have the same transmissions in our cars.

That said, your trans will always start in second gear, this is normal. (I don't know why)
It will...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-01-2003, 09:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,607
Posted By 240 Ed
Crikey, that's a clean engine! You seem to...

Crikey, that's a clean engine!

You seem to have the more correct alternator for hooking up the wires. I assume they are the same.

I would get the regulator which goes on the passenger side...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-01-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,233
Posted By 240 Ed
From reading your intial post, I think we are all...

From reading your intial post, I think we are all over looking an obvious solution!

Check your vacuum hose to the distributor. If it is hooked up, then you need to check the vacuum advance for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-01-2003, 09:17 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 22,485
Posted By 240 Ed
Sickening is the word all right. And after all...

Sickening is the word all right. And after all your careful work too. You must be a vibrating mess! All of us on this forum truly thank you for all your kind contributions and you have saved us...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-28-2003, 09:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,528
Posted By 240 Ed
What does your house look like?

It is interesting to see what peoples houses look like in other parts of the country.

Here in the bay area, you virtually never see a brick house or a house without a fence around it.

Send in a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-28-2003, 09:29 AM
Replies: 356
Views: 69,891
Posted By 240 Ed
It's interesting to see pictures of peoples cars...

It's interesting to see pictures of peoples cars in front of their homes and neighborhoods.

Oilslick;
That is a great looking house you have!
How much is a house like this worth in your area?
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-26-2003, 08:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,441
Posted By 240 Ed
That is really a stunning piece of art-glass! ...

That is really a stunning piece of art-glass!

Gevalia is the best coffee I have ever had.

Except maybe coffee in Denmark...

A good Vietnamese kafe sue nong is worth buying if you are near a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-26-2003, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By 240 Ed
I believe that Mercedes have had halogen lights...

I believe that Mercedes have had halogen lights in Europe as standard equipment for many years before we americans wised up.

As to 100 watt bulbs, I don't think there would be a problem with the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-25-2003, 10:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By 240 Ed
Sure! Just go to your JC Whitney catalog and...

Sure!

Just go to your JC Whitney catalog and order a pair of Cibie or Hella high beams with H1 bulbs rated at 100watts.

Or you can try a cheaper alternative and go with regular halogen...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-24-2003, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By 240 Ed
I remember my SAAB required 30 weight motor oil...

I remember my SAAB required 30 weight motor oil in its manual transmissions. Thought it was kinda weird.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-24-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By 240 Ed
Check your alternator output with a cheap VOM...

Check your alternator output with a cheap VOM meter you WILL purchase at Radio Shack. ($14...) With the engine running, connect meter to the battery. + and -.

You should get 13.8 volts or so....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-24-2003, 08:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,193
Posted By 240 Ed
...to think these beautiful cars were once fairly...

...to think these beautiful cars were once fairly common as used cars, sheesh!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-24-2003, 08:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,558
Posted By 240 Ed
Ha Ha! I had a set of old Bridgestones like...

Ha Ha!

I had a set of old Bridgestones like that. Couldn't get them to balance out for very long, and they would NOT wear out. At that rate, I knew I would never wear them out and swapped them...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2003, 08:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By 240 Ed
I would recomend you drain and clean the tank...

I would recomend you drain and clean the tank first before trying to start the car. The old bad gas will clog your carbs.

Also change all the rubber gas lines (hoses). They are no good.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2003, 08:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,115
Posted By 240 Ed
Good tip! But the clunk might have still been...

Good tip! But the clunk might have still been the king pins...not being under control from the shocks...?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-17-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,916
Posted By 240 Ed
I cry "FOUL"!!! There is something undoubtably...

I cry "FOUL"!!! There is something undoubtably illegal about purchasing a car of this quality for ...$2700 !! ?? It looks like you even got black CA plates!

re; pictures.
Perhaps if you...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-17-2003, 08:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,558
Posted By 240 Ed
...'which is the best tire?' is sorta like asking...

...'which is the best tire?' is sorta like asking the question, '...who is the most beautiful actress right now?'

I don't know the answer to either, but can make a case for Michelin, and Cate...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-16-2003, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,010
Posted By 240 Ed
Oops, sorry, and thanks Greg.

Oops, sorry, and thanks Greg.
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