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My 1985 300D - MBRubicon - 03-10-2013
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.
RE: My 1985 300D - Simpler=Better - 03-10-2013
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.
RE: My 1985 300D - MBRubicon - 03-11-2013
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.
RE: My 1985 300D - lgreeley83 - 03-11-2013
by the year proly
RE: My 1985 300D - TheDon - 03-11-2013
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.
RE: My 1985 300D - Simpler=Better - 03-11-2013
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.
RE: My 1985 300D - MBRubicon - 03-12-2013
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
RE: My 1985 300D - Simpler=Better - 03-12-2013
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
RE: My 1985 300D - MBRubicon - 03-15-2013
Had my lift installed in my garage to day. Clean and lubed brakes also balanced tires and cut muffler off.
New Lift
RE: My 1985 300D - lgreeley83 - 03-16-2013
How much does a lift like that cost?
RE: My 1985 300D - w123love - 03-16-2013
(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?
RE: My 1985 300D - MBRubicon - 03-17-2013
Installed new $3800 christmas present from soon to be wife its a 10,000 lb lift
RE: My 1985 300D - TheDon - 03-17-2013
(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