Welcome to the New Year!
Today I had diarrhea. That was rather sh!tty.
But I persevered in my quest!
I removed and swapped the strainers. Those were so tight, I hurt my hands quite bad to get them out. Fortunately, both were clean.
Remind me why we don't want the fine mesh strainer on diesel cars? All the other filters are finer than gasser equivalents...
I installed the exhaust. It felt heavier than I remember... but then it is made of 0.063" (1.6mm) stainless steel. I have ordered the MB exhaust hangers with the chains(?) inside, but I couldn't get the rear ones on. So I temporarily installed simple round ones. I'll heat and bend the arms tomorrow.
I installed the air filter after installing the exhaust, because there is much more space without the air cleaner installed.
I filled up the tank with diesel, the transmission with oil (after identifying two leaks cause by two slightly loose bolts), primed the fuel system, and attempted once again to bleed the brakes with my pressure bleeder. Seriously, I watched several Facetube videos on the subject, and I just couldn't replicate the ease with which they do it. But the brakes seem to be bled and working. My father has offered to help me check and bleed them tomorrow, if need be, in exchange for me helping him connect his new spot lights to his pickup.
The battery is quite flat, so I'm charging it overnight. All the switches, cables etc are connected, but I'll give everything a once-over tomorrow, before cranking.
A day late, and more than one dollar short. But it's time
Did I mention that I installed the 300D badge? It seemed appropriate, since the engine is now in.
Today I had diarrhea. That was rather sh!tty.
But I persevered in my quest!
I removed and swapped the strainers. Those were so tight, I hurt my hands quite bad to get them out. Fortunately, both were clean.
Remind me why we don't want the fine mesh strainer on diesel cars? All the other filters are finer than gasser equivalents...
I installed the exhaust. It felt heavier than I remember... but then it is made of 0.063" (1.6mm) stainless steel. I have ordered the MB exhaust hangers with the chains(?) inside, but I couldn't get the rear ones on. So I temporarily installed simple round ones. I'll heat and bend the arms tomorrow.
I installed the air filter after installing the exhaust, because there is much more space without the air cleaner installed.
I filled up the tank with diesel, the transmission with oil (after identifying two leaks cause by two slightly loose bolts), primed the fuel system, and attempted once again to bleed the brakes with my pressure bleeder. Seriously, I watched several Facetube videos on the subject, and I just couldn't replicate the ease with which they do it. But the brakes seem to be bled and working. My father has offered to help me check and bleed them tomorrow, if need be, in exchange for me helping him connect his new spot lights to his pickup.
The battery is quite flat, so I'm charging it overnight. All the switches, cables etc are connected, but I'll give everything a once-over tomorrow, before cranking.
A day late, and more than one dollar short. But it's time
Did I mention that I installed the 300D badge? It seemed appropriate, since the engine is now in.