QuestionI recently purchased a 1982 diesel 100 sedan to convert to burn vegetable oil.
The problem I have is that the engine keeps running after the ignition is
switched off. To shut the car down, I have to open the hood and press the
throttle down manually. Any ideas on how to fix it? Thanks.
AnswerAnswer:
All the data you need is in the following links.
Run away diesel, why does it happen?
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=101404
Motor / engine keeps running
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=80108
How to Replace Your Shutoff Valve
http://dieselgiant.com/repairyourshutoffvalve.htm
Rebuilding the Vacuum Pump on the 617 Engine
http://207.210.95.34/~boostd/easley/Rebuild_vac_pump.htm
1982-240D-Vacuum System
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105201
Vacuum pump lesson learned
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=872760
Vacuum Pump Gasket Sealer & Torque
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=138153