You are adjusting the ALDA, it is an altitude compensator that limits fuel flow. Turning that screw minimizes its ability to limit fuel flow, so you will get a bit better throttle response off idle. Once the turbo spools up, the ALDA adjustment has no effect, so maximum power is not increased, only low rpm response. Removing the egr entirely is a good idea, it recycles sooty exhaust back through the intake manifold, and is entirely unnecessary. A clean air filter is a must! Dirty air filter will reduce power and increase oil consumption. The stock cold air/ram induction intake cannot be significantly improved upon. The stock exhaust (excluding 1985) cannot be improved upon. Do not adjust the wastegate unless you have an exhaust gas temperature gauge and/or boost gauge, as you can inadvertently overboost the engine. Increasing boost beyond factory specs CANNOT increase power, because you are not adding more fuel, only more air. The only way to get tire smoking levels of power is to replace the fuel injection pump and/or injectors, to increase fuel flow. You can have alot of fun optimizing these motors, but don’t expect miracles.
Monark injector nozzles!!! Easiest way to ad more power. Followed by adjusting valves, check all fuel filters (3) . Your engine bay is crazy clean . Another power increase is just to make sure it's shifting correctly. Bowden cable may need adjusted or throttle linkage pivot may be bad. Sometimes accelerator pedal gets messed up inside car. My 300d happily cruises across the interstate at 85, no problem merging into traffic going up I70 west out of Denver at 6k+ ft in the left lane not causing traffic jams. Mind you I also have a 300td wagon with same motor and am still chasing why it doesn't like to go faster than 60. Sometimes these cars can have you chasing your tail, but I always find it worth it when it drives correctly. These were meant to go over 100 on autobahn. They should still go 70 without to much effort even with lower compression
Isaac LeMasters The air lines running from the compressor to the switchover valve on the firewall, and the banjo bolt often get clogged with muck and soot from the EGR. The result is that the ALDA won't enrich the fuel rack. You get oost but no extra fuel. Clean out the lines, switchover valve on the firewall, and banjo bolt on the ALDA with solvent.
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Thanks for the info I've owned my 82 300d for 4 years. Did the monarch injector nozzles, timing, valve adjustments..does 80mph really smooth. But never heard about this adjustment you talk about. Thank you.
Ive got a W210 1999 with 425k miles, i decided to saw off the muffler and I actually picked up a little power. Next step is have a buddy cut the cat off and weld a pipe turbo back!
I have a OM662 LA basically the same engine but a little bit newer version of it ... 2900cc TD .. Makes no smoke at all even when I floor it....also feel underpowered.. Im going to try this method...
hes adjusting the alda and adjusting the alda dosent give you more power if you want more power there a screw un the back side of the pump closest to the firewall and you can adjust that screw to turn up fuel for more power but i wouldnt turn it more than 1 full turn
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ALDA restricts fuel based on atmospheric pressure reduction due to altitude. So adjusting ALDA will effect fuel. Turning the adjuster clockwise reduces the fuel restriction hence allowing more fuel and more power.... but not more than pump can already do at sea level. So, you can get some performance improvement by adjusting ALDA.
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that's just an alda it's used to dial in at certain altitudes, just delete it, the only way to get all the power you can is you have to get into the pump and adjust the trq capsule and rack limiter , also the stock turbo is capable of 20lbs of boost
If you think that I am taking Engine advice from someone who says Turn the screw "Clockwise" and then proceeds to turn the screw "Counter Clockwise" *You're f-ing crazy !*
Odor x it. Look it up. That's one way. But for a cheaper temp . Hunting stuff, look for some scent eliminator and spray in vents, get under hood, shop vac out under battery area and brake booster. Any place you see leaves and such get it out then spray it.
This called the Alda valve. Adjustment: counterclockwise to give more fuel bc it sluggishly takes off from stop and clockwise to give less. I adjusted mine and the fuel delivery improved and the speed from a stop is almost like modern cars; try also cleaning the banjo bolt attached to it: just use carb cleaner; try also moly diesel cleaner; try adjusting valves: not hard just take valve cover off and with bend she wrenches or buy the cheap wrenches and like another person bowden cable. good luck
Brappin Boyd your SDL has the OM603 six cylinder engine. Completely different animal than the OM617 five cylinder engine found in the 300d/300sd. Not much translates over between the two engines. Better off searching the forums for what you're looking for. Good luck.
Ok on my 300CD I just busted the plastic cap on mine. Went 3 turn. Day and night difference Car picks up so much faster. I had no power from a stop till about 2500rpm . now it takes right off. recommended for everyone. Note My 240D the cap was already missing and I didn't mess with it . someone must have had adjusted it sometime in its lifetime. ( this car feels fine good power)
@@itsparkersmith5210 Remove the aneroid from the pump and you will find a copper washer inside the joint. Obtain an aluminum washer the same od and id (common size for banjo fittings on benz) and put it on top of the copper one and screw the aneroid back on. This moves the entire range richer without screwing with the calibration. Worked at the dealer back in the 80s when I learned this. We called it shimming the aneroid and it makes a new car out of them off the line in about 5 minutes. I cannot tell you the number if times people thought I was god after doing this when the cars had been dogs for years.
clips decided to pop of the fan the fan blocker i dunno i don't know shit about it.... like i said not a math teacher.... i don't think he should have the hood open.
You know nothing about these injection pumps. This is only an emissions device. "This could blow out your injection pump" boy this is a Mercedes not a Cummins lmao I took my Alda clear off.
exactly! I pulled the diaphragm thingy out and reinstalled the cover so it looks stock and i can return it that way easily. It gave me much better throttle response and reduced turbo lag to 0. I have noticed however that i have much more smoke on start up and marginally more smoke on hi revs before shifting. Not too bad though.
I always suspected that this was the kind of person that would roll coal. We definitely need more air pollution. Good job, and the bonus is that diesel exhaust is carcinogenic.
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