Recent content by cpotato2001

I painted a trailer with the Home Depot stuff, was not impressed. I'd rather shoot the real stuff, if not CARC then something identical in color. The 383 is a few shades darker.. kid at Home Depot tried to lighten it up to no avail. Got through in a pinch, but I don't think I'd do it again. Even...

I have an 85 Mercedes-Benz 1017A from what I have found in information online is that the rear axle assembly is a HL 4/17 S-9,2 I believe. I needed to pull the axle nuts off drivers side rear axle to access the axle seal as it was leaking. First question is does anyone know where I can find a...

Hey! I also own one of these Merc 1017A I know this is a decade later than the last reply, But what does the outside door key look like? Mine also did not come with door keys and I hate leaving it unlocked as it's been one of my daily drivers for about a year and a half.. also I paid a fraction...

I am going to try to own one of these tomorrow.. wish me luck, and I hope we don't bid against each other!!

anyone Know if there's a place with a common short in the dash that may make the turn signals not work? Lately it has progressed to a flashing "idiot" light... (one with the lock on it) Also where can I find a replacement heater blower motor? Makes an awful grinding noise.. otherwise very happy...

A couple weeks ago was cleaning the back of the M109A3 as I refer to it being my “Camper” refinished it a little, with carpet, a couch and some AC.. also piled up in the back is an 11’X11’ military tent in 3 bags with military cots for when I want to get serious about “going to the field” lifted...

I would be a lot happier if I had time to work on things that make me happy. I am hoping things slow down a little bit soon. I will get to it soon! ; ) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That's the result of a 50hr work week and 3 nights of school, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Would it fire and run 180 out? It does run and drive just NO power at all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Curious.... I just had the IP and HH reman'd at our local Diesel Specialties shop (actually they sent it away to Iowa) but wouldn't they have checked fuel button and quill shaft during that $950 process? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Did you ever get it running properly? I have the exact same engine, with almost identical issues... except on my "Harmonic balancer" I have 2 timing options... LDT-465 LD-465-1 About 3/4 inch apart... At about either mark the truck doesn't run well.. fuel tank has been removed, cleaned...

fuel economy is the last thing im worried about.... just dream to own and Drive a Russian Truck

I wish and hope for a way to import ZIL 131 (my favorite) into this county. it would be a prize to own and drive here in the states... ill start by ordering Piece by Piece if i have to!!!

Check and Recheck,

If you believe controller and all is intact, test your glow plugs, one or all of them may be blown, and show no visual indicators. one way is to pull one, hook up juper cable to the lead coming off the plug and pos of your battery, then ground the threads of the glow plug to the neg terminal....