Suggestions:

1. Fuel Filter - Engine runs briefly and quits. Fuel starvation.

2. Fuel Pump Relay - Intermittent relay drops power to fuel pump.

Hi Tom.....Thanks for your prompt response....I know that everyones time is
very important.  Could that make the check engine light come on?  I always
thought that on these older models it takes an "Act of God" for that light
to appear....The pump relay is brandy new.  When i turn the key, the pump
sounds strong before cranking over.  I was able to get the car home a few
minutes ago and it rode fine home, about one mile.  My sister has been
driving it for a while at school.  The car really hasn't been under a
tremendous load.....However, it's a car and is  to be drivin. Thanks for
the help so far- Charlie-Monmouth County NJ

check your distributor rotor adaptor plate. Its a disc that attaches to the end of the camshaft. Believe it or not, Ive heard they break....

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dave_rose69

Hi Can someone please help me with my 300E diesel, my battery keeps going
flat, have tested for alternator is charging when car is hot or cold and
is fine. I have put a new battery on her but still have problems. I have
checked main fuses, any advice would be appreciated thanks,

There are many causes to your condition. Shorted diode in alternator, bad voltage regulator, (most alternaters have them integrated within the alternator itself), or something is staying "on" in your electrical system, thus drawing the battery down. If you have a new battery to start with, then use a good VOM meter and check your charge back voltage when the engine is running. It shout read at least 13.5 volts or more. If it does, slowly add accessories to add to the  load. First headlights, then blower and rear defroster, radio, wipers etc. The voltage shoud not drop past 13.0 volts. If after a few items turned on and the voltage drops below 12.8 or so volts, your alternator and or regulator is failing. If the voltage holds well at or above 13 volts when things are on, something is drawing power from the battery during the engine ignition off condition. In a darkened area, and make sure all doors are closed, no key in ignition, disconnect the negative side of the battery, and stroke it against the same neg terminal and watch for small sparks. (wear safety glasses) You might get a tiny one at first but then see nothing after. This is normal. If you constantly see  small sparks coming fron this swiping action, you have a drain somewhere. Pulling one fuse at a time can help locate which device is pulling power, but unless your a seasoned electrical trouble shooter, bring it to a sharp electrical guy, to find exactly whats pulling your power away. Buy a special terminal cleaner tool, (round wire brush type), and clean your terminal clamps and battery posts shinny. Also check the belt tension on the alternator. The whole problem might be corroded terminals.....

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dave_rose69