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My 1985 300D

 
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MBRubicon
Naturally-aspirated

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03-10-2013, 09:38 PM #1
I have a 1985 MB 300D I am not sure but I think its a 617 from what I have read on this site but I am not sure. It is the original engine and is a auto. I was thinking of deleting the ALDA and have been seaching the forum but have not found a good thread describing removal. Does anyone know of one? I am planing on driving it on a 3500 mile road trip around the country and trying to get the best mpg.

1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale
MBRubicon
03-10-2013, 09:38 PM #1

I have a 1985 MB 300D I am not sure but I think its a 617 from what I have read on this site but I am not sure. It is the original engine and is a auto. I was thinking of deleting the ALDA and have been seaching the forum but have not found a good thread describing removal. Does anyone know of one? I am planing on driving it on a 3500 mile road trip around the country and trying to get the best mpg.


1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale

Simpler=Better
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2,127
03-10-2013, 10:43 PM #2
The ALDA gives you good mpg by limiting fuel delivery. If you want more MPGs cheap adjust your valves, check your timing chain stretch, and time your IP properly. For around a week's downtime and ~$100 you can get your injectors balanced.

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
03-10-2013, 10:43 PM #2

The ALDA gives you good mpg by limiting fuel delivery. If you want more MPGs cheap adjust your valves, check your timing chain stretch, and time your IP properly. For around a week's downtime and ~$100 you can get your injectors balanced.


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

MBRubicon
Naturally-aspirated

7
03-11-2013, 12:21 PM #3
I understand removing ALDA will not improve mpg but I am also looking for power. Would I be correct in saying that I have a 617.

1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale
MBRubicon
03-11-2013, 12:21 PM #3

I understand removing ALDA will not improve mpg but I am also looking for power. Would I be correct in saying that I have a 617.


1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale

lgreeley83
Mr. Rumbles

775
03-11-2013, 01:27 PM #4
by the year proly

" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."

lgreeley83
03-11-2013, 01:27 PM #4

by the year proly


" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."

TheDon
606 Power!!

247
03-11-2013, 03:40 PM #5
You have a 617 5 cylinder turbo diesel . Removing the ALDA won't really increase any power, maybe more off line the line response and soot clouds. If you want more power start reading the forum.
TheDon
03-11-2013, 03:40 PM #5

You have a 617 5 cylinder turbo diesel . Removing the ALDA won't really increase any power, maybe more off line the line response and soot clouds. If you want more power start reading the forum.

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
03-11-2013, 04:51 PM #6
I'm not saying you can't have both power and mpg with no alda-but it requires you to keep an eye on your boost and egts, and learning the sweet spot on the pedal.

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
03-11-2013, 04:51 PM #6

I'm not saying you can't have both power and mpg with no alda-but it requires you to keep an eye on your boost and egts, and learning the sweet spot on the pedal.


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

MBRubicon
Naturally-aspirated

7
03-12-2013, 09:34 AM #7
After reading alittle about it I planned on add both gauges what's recommend temp for egts and what's the most boost before stuff blows up

1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale
MBRubicon
03-12-2013, 09:34 AM #7

After reading alittle about it I planned on add both gauges what's recommend temp for egts and what's the most boost before stuff blows up


1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
03-12-2013, 09:47 AM #8
With a stock pump, you're limited to 12ish PSI. Any more air will just be wasted energy. Your pre-turbo EGTs should be under 1100*F

click cheap tricks in my sig for some general crap

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
03-12-2013, 09:47 AM #8

With a stock pump, you're limited to 12ish PSI. Any more air will just be wasted energy. Your pre-turbo EGTs should be under 1100*F

click cheap tricks in my sig for some general crap


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

MBRubicon
Naturally-aspirated

7
03-15-2013, 05:54 PM #9
Had my lift installed in my garage to day. Clean and lubed brakes also balanced tires and cut muffler off.

New Lift
This post was last modified: 03-15-2013, 05:55 PM by MBRubicon.
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1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale
MBRubicon
03-15-2013, 05:54 PM #9

Had my lift installed in my garage to day. Clean and lubed brakes also balanced tires and cut muffler off.


New Lift

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1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale

lgreeley83
Mr. Rumbles

775
03-16-2013, 12:13 PM #10
How much does a lift like that cost?

" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."

lgreeley83
03-16-2013, 12:13 PM #10

How much does a lift like that cost?


" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."

w123love
Stockish

354
03-16-2013, 12:53 PM #11
(03-16-2013, 12:13 PM)lgreeley83 How much does a lift like that cost?

Check out Garagejournal.com. Lots of guys building shops with lifts that are very informative about project costs and ideas.

Buttt maybe 5-7K new?

if it don’t blow black...take it back.

1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty

The VEGEWGN
w123love
03-16-2013, 12:53 PM #11

(03-16-2013, 12:13 PM)lgreeley83 How much does a lift like that cost?

Check out Garagejournal.com. Lots of guys building shops with lifts that are very informative about project costs and ideas.

Buttt maybe 5-7K new?


if it don’t blow black...take it back.

1982 300TDT 4 Speed 196K Standard Beige “VEGEWGN”. 300GD FW. Walbro FRC-8 Fuel Pump. ZadaTech LCD Boost, EGT, & Fuel Pressure gauge. Non-EGR Exhaust and Intake Manifold. 3/2 Valves gone. Soon to have Elsbett WVO conversion
1981 300D 314K Midnight Blue “The Blue Car”, Lovecrap system, owned 25 years+
1985 300TD White 198K “Betty White” Pure beauty

The VEGEWGN

MBRubicon
Naturally-aspirated

7
03-17-2013, 02:15 AM #12
Installed new $3800 christmas present from soon to be wife its a 10,000 lb lift

1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale
MBRubicon
03-17-2013, 02:15 AM #12

Installed new $3800 christmas present from soon to be wife its a 10,000 lb lift


1985 Mercedes Benz 300D
2006 Jeep Rubicon Wrangler
1995 Jeep Wrangler
1991 Jeep Wrangler POS
1975 Jeep Cj5
1993 Dodge W250 Cummins
2013 Volkswagen Passat Tdi
1998 Chevy S-10 For sale

TheDon
606 Power!!

247
03-17-2013, 06:48 AM #13
(03-16-2013, 12:53 PM)w123love
(03-16-2013, 12:13 PM)lgreeley83 How much does a lift like that cost?

Check out Garagejournal.com. Lots of guys building shops with lifts that are very informative about project costs and ideas.

Buttt maybe 5-7K new?

garagejournal is a bad place if you want to save money.. lol
TheDon
03-17-2013, 06:48 AM #13

(03-16-2013, 12:53 PM)w123love
(03-16-2013, 12:13 PM)lgreeley83 How much does a lift like that cost?

Check out Garagejournal.com. Lots of guys building shops with lifts that are very informative about project costs and ideas.

Buttt maybe 5-7K new?

garagejournal is a bad place if you want to save money.. lol

 
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