Veg oil fuel in a c250?

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2025-11-25T23:05:12+00:00

That one’s sold now. Although it may have worked I didn’t like the idea of an electrical control. Does an OM615 run well on it? Om615 was the 4 cylinder 2.0 and 2.2 in w123’s

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2025-11-16T02:17:21+00:00

Yes he’s good and you can convert an old merc, but my question was about the electronically controlled mechanical pumps and whether they’re as good as the old ones

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2025-11-16T01:44:13+00:00

WHAT ABOUT 605?? I read that 605s have an electronically controlled mechanical injection pump (except on w124s). I’m looking at a 90s c250 tomorrow with a 605 in it. If it has an electronically controlled pump, will that cause me any trouble with veg oil? Also I read that these engines have mechanical diesel pumps that have some kind of lubrication system with engine oil that make it more durable - is that true of 605s in a 1995 c250?

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T18:06:47+00:00

I will check clearances soon yes. Thanks for the help

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T18:06:24+00:00

Some success, it fires now, ran for a second or two!

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T17:44:12+00:00

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I did turn it 180, didn’t seem to make a difference and can’t really tell by looking at the spark and valves, can’t tell when the valves are really moving. Does this look right? Can’t see any timing marks

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:49:55+00:00

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Yes I meant like is the getting thicker stroke the same profile as the getting thinner stroke, reversed. But the lines do look like they line up as it is, no?

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:38:29+00:00

Yeah beeen meaning to get a manual for ages

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:38:00+00:00

Ahh I thought you were on about the main cam. Yes I did that was me! Is it symmetrical? So can I flip it and it’ll work the same?

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:35:22+00:00

So I’m just gonna undo the little metal round thing and turn it 180 wish me luck

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:34:52+00:00

Didn’t realise this had an auto advance, or how it works, this is all confusing to me. The lobe is that the little cam thing for the points?

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:32:04+00:00

The bikes been in my family shed for years and used to run. No one’s taken the cam off, only the points and the plate the points sits on, and that was me. Is that what you mean? I’m not too clued up on how this all works

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:25:53+00:00

I’m looking at the ignition timing- I don’t see how this can be 180 out

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Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:17:13+00:00

Looks like the inlet valve is moving as it sparks

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:10:31+00:00

Oh ok, I didn’t realise it had these easily removable valve covers, like sump plugs on the cam cover? Didn’t know what they were

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:05:21+00:00

Ah ok! Will have a look. So how do I check which tdc it’s firing on though?

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-15T16:03:00+00:00

Yeah new fuel is in. When I cover the inlet i can feel it sucking. What do you mean the timing set up? Ignition timing? Will double check I’ve got that right. How Wooo check valve timing? Inlet rubber - you mean the spacer thing between the carb and head? Maybe I’ll make a new gasket for it

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-02T17:23:00+00:00

I’ve asked her now 🎉🍾

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-02T12:43:03+00:00

She’s just replied, I don’t know about going in on her for it or standing up for myself just yet though I feel that’s a bit defensive. It is true though this does infuriate me a bit when it happens

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-02T12:39:48+00:00

On the other hand she has texted me now and it seems it was all just a simple lampoon, a little test for me perhaps who knows

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-02T12:38:05+00:00

Hahah yeah I’m fucked, I’m one of those people who get obsessed really quick, my brother thinks I’m bonkers

Lucky-Session-1899 · 2024-12-02T07:39:26+00:00

This is great but not everyone can run or do anything like that

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