Re: [MBZ] `89 Mercedes 300E $4200

2008-04-11 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
- Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] `89 Mercedes 300E $4200 no John Freer wrote: I thought the W124 had the bottom plastic

Re: [MBZ] trans mount tab broke off

2008-04-08 Thread Darrell W Sigmon
it to the tranny, drill a hole for attaching to the cross member and that should hold it in place. Darrell W Sigmon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD

2008-03-17 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
- Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2008 7:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD Cars like this, regardless of how much you put into them never bring anywhere near the invested money when

Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question

2008-03-17 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
- Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question Dab wrote That would be the *last* thing I would put in front of the engine on a

Re: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year

2008-03-17 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
- Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year Great pictures! http://tiny.cc/Pw2xG I always liked this body style Chevy Lumina and

Re: [MBZ] 124 wheels

2008-03-16 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Dwight, I have a set of four off of my '87 300D. In Hickory NC 28601 - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 8:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 wheels Ditto-if

Re: [MBZ] now this is an interesting car hauler

2008-03-12 Thread Darrell W Sigmon
wench = Female,,, winch = for towing, etc... DWS Chuck Landenberger wrote: And guys But what does the wench look like??? please post pix! Just an inquiring mind! Take care, Chuck On Mar 11, 2008, at 9:21 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:00:30 -0600 Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] outside temp gauge on W124

2007-10-08 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Ed, I have a good one for sale for $50.00 + $5.00 S H. Darrell w. Sigmon ~~~ - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007 5:45 PM Subject: [MBZ] outside temp gauge

Re: [MBZ] W108 4.5 with 3-speed auto?

2007-09-29 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Every 108/4.5 I have ever seen and owned had a 3 speed tranny... Darrell W. Sigmon ~~ - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 11:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W108 4.5 with 3-speed auto? In a message

Re: [MBZ] GPS receivers

2007-09-27 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
I recently got a NUVI 350 and used it going to Winchester VA. It works great!! According to the 350 my speedo is a couple of miles over. Darrell W. Sigmon - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pads

2007-09-08 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Liquid Nails is the way to go. It's cheap and gives time to place the pad. DWS - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood Pads On Sat, 8 Sep 2007

Re: [MBZ] Tranny Oddity

2007-09-06 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Time for another filter and ATF change DWS - Original Message - From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 12:57 PM Subject: [MBZ] Tranny Oddity In describing the wait for reverse to engage

Re: [MBZ] flight plans not required

2007-09-05 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
A military pilot needs NO license to fly the AC he/she are rated in. Now if the pilot wants to fly a civilian AC he will have to take the FAA exam just like anyone else. The military does not accept a civilian ticket to fly a military AC. DWS - Original Message - From: Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Steve Fossett

2007-09-04 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
John, take it from an old Army aviator, 15 years, 3000 hours, that when you are out in the 'boonies' you don't have any land lines to call the FAA. Now if you can establish radio commo with the FAA you can file. Darrell W. Sigmon ~~~ - Original Message - From

Re: [MBZ] Steve Fossett

2007-09-04 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Mitch, that's better than nothing DWS - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2007 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Steve Fossett Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: John, take it from an old Army

Re: [MBZ] 220?

2007-09-02 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
- Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 9:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 220? i don't find this story even remotely plausible, btw just figured i needed to be the one to say that explicitly

Re: [MBZ] Cracked Cylinder Head

2007-07-20 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Rick, if it is the 300D head, I know where a good one is. The engine lost oil when the oil cooler line separated. DWS Rick Knoble wrote: What are the symptoms of a cracked cylinder head? I think I messed up... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___

Re: [MBZ] Turn Signal Issue

2007-07-19 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Remove the rubber covering and take out the screws that hold the TS stalk on.. DWS andrew strasfogel wrote: I didn't in my W108 so probably - almost certainly - NOT. On 7/18/07, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Andrew and Darrell - Do I assume correctly that I have to remove

Re: [MBZ] Turn Signal Issue

2007-07-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
R A, the fix is to remove the stalk and using a small rattail file file out the 'notch' that holds the stalk in the up position. DWS R A Bennell wrote: My 76 300D has an issue with the turn signal stalk. If I want to turn left, it works as it should. If I want to turn right, I have to hold

Re: [MBZ] Car titles and leins

2007-06-27 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Eric, locate the lein holder and have the three of you get together and pay the lein holder and have him sign off on the lein and give the titled owner the difference and have him sign the title to you. DWS eric peterson wrote: I've located a car I want to purchase that is 1/2way across the

Re: [MBZ] Drool . . . WOW! What a nice car!

2007-05-22 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
What 'ya gonna do with the two cracks in the dash? DWS Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 21 May 2007 17:22:23 -0500 Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] nozzle observation

2007-02-20 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Glenn, things will change when you move to NC.. DWS Glenn Brown wrote: I've seen yellow, orange, and black coverings on diesel fuel handles. Even though I inform the attendants at the BP deli-mart that I'd like to put X$ on the diesel pump, I still have to give them a pump number even

Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville

2007-02-05 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Hard Top Is it removable without a hacksaw??? DWS Billr wrote: FYI - Didn't give the mileage. Any interest I could look at it and take pictures, but call him first. My nephew is a local mechanic who is familiar with MB's and works on my 300SD. He could do a once over on it if there is

Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville

2007-02-05 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
??) Werner - Original Message - From: Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville Hard Top Is it removable without a hacksaw??? DWS Billr

Re: [MBZ] Head gasket sealant?

2007-01-30 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Back in my wrench turning days I used K W Kopper-Koat and never had any problems with it for 15 years. DWS David Brodbeck wrote: LarryT wrote: Depends on how deep it is. Also, head gasket sealants are not usually effective - although I;m sure there may be some that work - perhaps someone

Re: [MBZ] New Arrival...and questions

2007-01-24 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Werner, this set up was only used on the 114/115 chassis, the filter housing was located down on the LS of the engine and consisted of a spring in the bottom of the housing to push the filter which was topped with a very fine disc filter that sat on top of the main filter. The disc could only

Re: [MBZ] spin on filter interchangable from 87 300TD to 79 240D?

2007-01-24 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Kevin, I think that the 240D one does not have a seal at the top where it screws onto the housing where as the 300TD has a seal. DWS Kevin J. Slater wrote: I have a need to replace the spin-on fuel filter in the 240D. I have one on hand that I must've ordered for my 87 300TD. Can anyone tell

Re: [MBZ] [OT] Radial Engines

2007-01-20 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
I have a 911 and it does not have a dry sump!!! DWS Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: dont forget the 6.9 has a dry sump. LarryT wrote: you wrote: the 300SL (not the 90s one, but the real 300SL) had a dry sump. I believe the water cooled Allisons, Rolls Royce and Daimler-Benz V-12 aircraft engines

Re: [MBZ] Number of cylinders

2007-01-19 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Werner, I have a technical question for you or others. Why do ALL radial engines have odd cylinders, like 1,3,5,7,9? There is a logical answer, what is it? DWS Werner Fehlauer wrote: Lancia did the same thing with their V-4 back in the late 50's Werner - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Quality

2007-01-14 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
It was during this time that MB contracted with Porsche to build the 500E. Darrell W. Sigmon 500E 400E LarryT wrote: In the early 90s Porsche was in deep do-do - sold less than 1000 Porsches in the US vs 10s of 1000s normally. Not a happy time. Until then, Porsches were heavily hand built

Re: [MBZ] 124 alarm problems

2007-01-14 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
The easiest way is to disconnect the alarm horn... Ralph W wrote: The alarm in my '87 300TD seems to have a mind of it's own every day or two the alarm will go off for no apparent reason. Does anyone know what causes this? As an alternative how can I disable the alarm? I really don't need an

Re: [MBZ] New thread, used to be Re: ADMIN, foul language. Happy New Year.

2007-01-03 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Chuck, you are CORRECT. DWS Chuck Landenberger wrote: IIRC, I think that Rhett's line was: Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn.!!! Correct me if I'm wrong!!! Chuck On Jan 2, 2007, at 2:38 PM, Hans Neureiter wrote: Scarlet; I give a *damn* comes to mind.

Re: [MBZ] canadians sure know how to store engines

2006-12-30 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
And it has one of those RARE three speed auto tranny!!! DWS Kaleb C. Striplin, Cox Auto Trader wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-300D-1978-Complete-Engine-Transmission_W0QQitemZ130063671917QQihZ003QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___

Re: [MBZ] Correct tools for 124 half shaft?

2006-12-20 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Werner, take a sharp chisel, with the park brakes tight, and use the chisel to loosen the bolt. DWS Werner Fehlauer wrote: John - thanks for the info - it really helps. The bolts on the half shafts of this car are definitely 12-point, or triple square. The Torx 50 is a slightly loose fit,

Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder

2006-11-30 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
What color fluid do you want?? DWS Hans Neureiter wrote: Torque specs are: maximal acheivable pull with a metric Crescent wrech. On11/29/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I STILL need the part number and torque specifications for the swirl balls. Anyone know where to get a deal on

Re: [MBZ] 84 380SL Oil Drain Plug

2006-11-29 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Allen, if it is a hex it is a 17mm. MB used the big drain plug for a long time then went to the 13mm small drain plug. DWS Loren Faeth wrote: If my memory is right, it is an 8mm. If not, it is a 10mm. Every MB owner who turns a wrench should have at least a 5mm, 6mm, an 8mm and a 10 mm

Re: [MBZ] little metal (?) balls in the cylinder

2006-11-29 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Sounds like part of the prechamber. DWS Christopher McCann wrote: When I helped my friend do the head gasket on his mother in laws 84 300SD, in each cylinder were a few little metal-looking balls. Not perfectly round, much smaller than a BB and each one had a single dimple. What on

Re: [MBZ] 300D radiator pipe to fill tank broken off

2006-11-14 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Stephen, get a short piece of metal,brass, sink drain pipe, cut to fit and epoxy it inside... DWS Stephen D Murrell wrote: Hi; is there a fix for the broken, small pipe on top of rad. that goes to plastic resevoir?; have one broke off; my 85 300D has a Metal one put in it; is that a fix or

Re: [MBZ] GP Infant Mortality

2006-11-03 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Gentlemen, the way I test GPs is with a battery charger which has a 0 - 20 AMMETER by connecting the GP to the leads and watch the ammeter go to around 20A and as the GP heats the current slowly drops to around 15A and stays at 15A steady state. Now that is a good GP. Darrell Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cannister

2006-10-29 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Stuart, I think I have an oil filter canister with a drain plug in the bottom to drain the oil prior to loosing the canister. I drilled a hole and brazed a nut on the bottom of the canister. Tapped the nut to take a drain plug. Works great. Let me know if you are interested. Darrell W. Sigmon

Re: [MBZ] Low miles 83 CD available

2006-10-12 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
I'll let it go for a price!! Darrell W. Sigmon Sunil Hari wrote: i'm not gender-biased about suffering fools. and if it was my mom, i'd expect her to ask for advice about things she didn't know about. and if she went on her own, that's her lesson. It's

Re: [MBZ] Low miles 83 CD available

2006-10-12 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
And what is your offer DWS Chuck Landenberger wrote: Darrell, It's like someone once said. Everything is for sale, all we have to agree on is the price! take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Oct 11, 2006, at 4:49 PM, Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Now if you fellas want a very nice '83

Re: [MBZ] Low miles 83 CD available

2006-10-12 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
I'm just picturing a white CD with leather... I doubt that it is leather, more like MB Tex... DWS Zoltan Finks wrote: Zowie. Wonder why this message didn't show up in my gmail inbox until today. My wife wants a CD, and we're moving to the Seattle area in less than a year. Doesn't

Re: [MBZ] A 300D motor a Jeep Wrangler????

2006-10-07 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Does a 240D manual trans mate w/the 300D? If not, how difficult to make it work? With a 617 engine, the 603 has the starter on the left side. Or could the Jeep 4 speed trans be fitted to the MB diesel...? It would take some machining to make a plate to fit the Jeep tranny to the back of any

Re: [MBZ] Wheel wanted

2006-10-06 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Try PCA.com DWS LT Don wrote: Forget wheel. Send me the Porsche. D. On 10/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is most likely an exercise in futility, but as I'm leaving no stone unturned I need one restorable Porsche Fuchs wheel. This is a forged alloy wheel.

Re: [MBZ] Wheel wanted

2006-10-06 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Trypca.com DWS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is most likely an exercise in futility, but as I'm leaving no stone unturned I need one restorable Porsche Fuchs wheel. This is a forged alloy wheel. Size: 8X16 ET 10.6. Porsche part #911.361.020.45 Application: 88-89 911 Carrera rear.

Re: [MBZ] W123 Aluminum rims

2006-09-30 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
VC, MB did this in '81/'82 to lighten the overall weight. I have two sets, the 5.5 and the 6 width. One set has the four silver strips and the other has the full circle silver ring. MB had a special wheel cover clip with a nylon cover to keep from damaging the soft aluminum wheel where the

Re: [MBZ] The Supersucker

2006-09-30 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Lee, use a smaller vacuum so the pull is less and doesn't suck the bucket in. DWS Lee Einer wrote: I made a supersucker using my 6 horsepower shop vac. It supersucked. Not in a nice way. The plastic buckets tended to buckle and collapse, which also caused the lid to bend, warp and split. The

Re: [MBZ] NTSB/Comair

2006-09-29 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Don, there are old pilots and bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots. Darrell R/W, F/W + Inst, retired SARAV LT Don wrote: I have enough hours (but not nearly as many as Deneal) to appreciate the aw crap that must have gone thru the pilots' minds those last few seconds. I'm not anywhere

Re: [MBZ] Towing Question

2006-09-20 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
The MB tranny has a rear pump so that it can be started by getting it up to around 35 m/h, drop it in drive and the engine will turn over and crank if the fuel and ignition are OK. This is explained in the Owners Manual. If you tow with rear wheels down the rear pump will try to engage the

Re: [MBZ] GP replacement 91 300D 2.5T W124

2006-09-12 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Larry, if you ream/clean threads turn the engine over with the holes open to blow any 'stuff' out and put some antiseize on the new threads. DWS LarryT wrote: Howdy - I plan to replace my GP's during the next week or so - the preglow light doesn't come on until the engine fires up - plus,

Re: [MBZ] RR Front Brake Rotors - 1990 126 300SE

2006-09-02 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
It is easier to hit the rotor with a heavy hammer. It'll pop right off. Peter Frederick wrote: Heat the rotor face at the bolt holes with a torch (NOT the hub, please). Rotor will pop off when it heats up. Clean the face of the hub with a wire brush and apply antiseize between new rotor and

Re: [MBZ] 450SL tire question

2006-09-02 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Rich, did MB replace the subframe at no cost? Darrell Rich Thomas wrote: My buddy has 2 bad tires on his 450SL from when the front subframe cracked and threw things out of whack. He went to get new ones, they are Michelin MXV Energy Plus, and the tire shop says Michelin doesn't make them

[MBZ] [Fwd: 1982 300 CD Specifications]

2006-05-15 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Original Message Subject: 1982 300 CD Specifications Date: Mon, 15 May 2006 11:21:35 -0400 From: Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Frank, in looking over the Technical Specifications on page 57,May/June 2006 issue, 1982 300 CD I noticed that the Valves

[MBZ] About Us :: Winding Road

2006-04-12 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Here is an online magazine, it looks good Darrell http://www.windingroad.com/about -- next part --

Re: [MBZ] 123 loose driveshaft

2005-09-24 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Kaleb, the DS has to come apart to replace the center support bearing. First mark the two halves so they mate back to the same splines. Remove the short shaft (front), disconnect the three bolts that connect the tail to the differential yoke leaving the flex disc in place. Now remove the two

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Times

2005-09-08 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
BD, first you have series GPs. If one is open NONE of them glow. You can change them for the parallel type GPs and not have to contend with the slow glowing of the old series GPs. Darrell B Dike wrote: Volks, The 77 240D is starting stubbornly on cool mornings now, but I'm sure it is

[MBZ] Good Advice

2005-08-22 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
An Old Farmer's Advice * Your fences need to be horse-high, pig-tight and bull-strong. * Keep skunks and bankers and lawyers at a distance. * Life is simpler when you plow around the stump. * A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor. * Words that soak into your ears

[MBZ] Bill Clinton

2005-08-21 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Missing Bill Clinton It doesn't matter what party you belong to - this is absolutely hilarious. Just watched a show on Canadian TV. There was a black comedian who said he misses Bill Clinton. Yep, that's right - I miss Bill Clinton! He was the closest thing we ever got to

Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD

2005-08-20 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Absolutely Chuck, loads of fun DWS Chuck Landenberger wrote: David, I'm probably repeating myself, but in September my 1980 300SD w/340k miles (original unopened engine, IP and injectors) is taking me back east to attend Tri-O-Rama at Virginia International Raceway. We, the old

Re: [MBZ] brake warning light

2005-08-20 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
LT Don, as long as you have been exposed to this list you know the first thing you do is tell us what vehicle you are talking about I am taking a shot in the dark here and suspect that you have a MC with a switch on the side, which can be reset. MB had this as a safety factor so that when

[MBZ] Parallel Park

2005-08-20 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Now this is how you save time and get the space you wanted... DWS http://www.2greetings.com/cards/553/Parallel+Park Title: Parallel Park Random: FriendshipLoveFunny ForwardsKeep SmilingBusiness CardsMiscGamesMovies Receive flash, animations, greeting cards, movies and games to your

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-19 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Mr Hattaway, don't you remember telling me a long time ago that I had first 'dibs' on that tool Darrell ~ Richard Hattaway wrote: Well, for what it's worth on a timeline, Camma is way ahead of all u'uns. But here's the deal. I agree with Dan, sorta.

Re: [MBZ] Chain crimp tool

2005-08-19 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
his elders.. --- Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mr Hattaway, don't you remember telling me a long time ago that I had first 'dibs' on that tool Darrell ~ Richard Hattaway wrote: Well, for what it's worth on a timeline, Camma is way ahead

[MBZ] A Real Peace Plan

2005-08-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
A real peace Plan. You gotta love Robin Williams.. Even if he's nuts! Leave it to Robin Williams to come up with the perfect plan. What we need now is for our UN Ambassador to stand up and repeat this message. Robin Williams' plan(Hard to argue with this logic!) I see a lot of

[MBZ] Read 'Um and Weep

2005-08-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Just for YOU Chicken, Horse, and BMW On the farm lived a chicken and a horse, both of whom loved to play together. One day, the two were playing when the horse fell into a bog and began to sink. Scared for his life, the horse whinnied for the chicken to go get the farmer for help! Off

[MBZ] The Bear

2005-08-13 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Read this all the way through to get the punch line DWS No Drinks For Bears A bear walks into a bar in Baraboo, Wisconsin and sits down. He bangs on the bar with his paw and demands a beer. The bartender approaches and says, We don't serve beer to bears in bars in Baraboo. The bear,

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-10 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Paid $2.399 here in Hickory NC today. It took $38.50 to fill... DWS Chuck Landenberger wrote: Listers, I was shocked today that diesel is now $2.75 here in Phoenix. Regular gas is $2.45. Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1980 300SD 1986 F250 5.6L Diesel ___ For

[MBZ] Green Side UP

2005-08-08 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Contractor A painting contractor was speaking with a woman about her job. In the first room she said she would like a pale blue. The contractor wrote this down and went to the window, opened it, and yelled out GREEN SIDE UP! In the second room she told the painter she would like it painted

[MBZ] Your Cow of Mine??

2005-08-06 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Subject: FW: Economics and Cows From: Rick Stevens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 13:24:14 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like the French Corporation! DEMOCRATIC You have two cows. Your

Re: [MBZ] [Mercedes] '71 MB 220D

2005-08-05 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Ralph, it has to be from a 114/115 chassis. The problem with the 110 chassis is the engine mounting arms and the 123 has the tall oil filter canister sticking up and will hit the diagonal firewall brace on the LS. Darrell Ralph A Robertson wrote: Can somebody advise me what years' diesel

Re: [MBZ] Re flaky oil gauge-240D

2005-08-05 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Van, the 123 240D has a non electrical oil pressure gauge therefore no ground attachment there. Dwight, there is an orifice in the line at the oil filter connection. Pull the connector and see if you can find it. You may have to replace the pressure feed line from the oil filter to the back

Re: [MBZ] AC oil capacity

2005-08-05 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
George, I don't know but I have a 'dipstick ' with the HI/LO mark like an oil stick. Darrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, Anybody knows what the oil capacity is for the AC on a 72 250 w114 M130 w/ a york 210 compressor? Thanks George

[MBZ] Come Back Lines !!!

2005-08-04 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Man: Haven't we met before? Woman: Yes, I'm the receptionist at the VD Clinic. Man: Haven't I seen you someplace before? Woman: Yeah, that's why I don't go there anymore. Man: Is this seat empty? Woman: Yes, and this one will be too if you sit down. Man: So, wanna go back to my place ? Woman:

Re: [MBZ] leaking oil cap

2005-08-02 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Just trade the oil and gas cap.. DWS Chuck Landenberger wrote: Dan, If you can't get a new gasket soon, just remove the one in the cap, wipe out accumulated oil in the cap, turn the old gasket over and put it back in the cap.. Will improve the seal. BTDT... Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1980

[MBZ] A Very BAD Day @ The Office...

2005-08-01 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Hi Sue, Just another note from your bottom-dwelling brother. Last week I had a bad day at the office. I know you've been feeling down lately at work, so I thought I would share my dilemma with you to make you realize it's not so bad after all. Before I can tell you what happened to me, I

[MBZ] How Much Is It?

2005-08-01 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Buy It Honey There are several men sitting around in the locker room of a private club after exercising. Suddenly a cell phone on one of the benches rings. A man picks it up, and the following conversation ensues: Hello? Honey, it's me. Are you at the club? Yes. Great! I am at the mall

[MBZ] Gotcha Goat....

2005-07-30 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
GOATS A group of Americans were traveling by tour bus through Holland. As they stopped at a cheese farm, a young guide led them through the process of cheese making, explaining that goats milk was used. She showed the group a lively hillside where many goats were grazing. These she

[MBZ] Telemarketing Reversal

2005-07-29 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Try this on the next telemarketer The phone rang as I was setting down to my evening meal, and as I answered it I was greeted with is this William Wagenhoss not sounding anything like my name, so I said who is calling? The telemarketer

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D

2005-07-27 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Make replacing bushings easy: heat them in a can of water, not boiling, and they will 'drop' right in Darrell Potter, Tom E wrote: Bushings 11 and 101 are the ones that I replaced. I did them from under the car, though it is tight between the shift rod and the body. Thomas E. Potter

[MBZ] In case you missed these !!!

2005-07-26 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Actual Newspaper Headlines (we can only assume!) 1. Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says 2. Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers 3. Safety Experts Say School Bus Passengers Should Be Belted 4. Farmer Bill Dies in House 5. Is There a Ring of Debris around Uranus? 6. British Left

Re: [MBZ] Third Row Seating

2005-07-25 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
The third seat was an option! Ed Booher wrote: Just out of morbid curiousity, can I bang all our heads together and get a listing of which wagon models had a third seat? The only one that I know had one is the newer E320. Did any of the older models have a fold down rear seat?

Re: [MBZ] CamShaft Prelube necessary?

2005-07-25 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Back in my MB engine rebuilding days I would 'spin' the engine over, with no ignition, until the oil pressure showed up on the oil pressure gauge. Then I would fire it up. Darrell Don Teresa Merriman wrote: STP is basically a viscosity index improver or in other words it will not run

Re: [MBZ] CamShaft Prelube necessary?

2005-07-22 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Dave, use something like STP on the bearing surfaces.. Darrell dave walton wrote: I'm replacing the head gasket on my 94 S350. I see ads for Camshaft Prelube. Is the stuff necessary, or can I just bath everything in Mobil-1 before I button it up? Thanks -Dave Walton 94 S350 99 E300

Re: [MBZ] CamShaft Prelube necessary?

2005-07-22 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Forgot to tell you that I mixed it 50/50 with engine oil DWS Loren Faeth wrote: STP was the standard for detroit iron (read loose fit) With the closer and more accurate fit of modern aluminum engines (Read tight fit) And given the stickiness of Mobil 1, I would opt for the mobil 1, or

[MBZ] PU Lines

2005-07-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
10 Of The World's Worst Pick-Up Lines Your eyes meet across a crowded room... the atmosphere is charged with desire... you approach, cool and composed... and knock 'em dead with a line like... 1. Can I buy you a drink, or do you just want the money? 2. I'm new in town, could I have

[MBZ] Centered Steering Wheel

2005-07-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
If you find that the wheel is just a fraction off center after this process, and you don't want to go through all the marking again, just pull the steering wheel off and move it one or two notches in the direction needed. If you do this you will mess the turn signal cancellation way off

[MBZ] Frozen Carb.....

2005-07-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Antifreeze An RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) officer stopped to help a stranded rider standing beside a stalled motorcycle in the mountains. It was extremely cold, and the rider was heavily dressed in a helmet, balaclava and snowmobile suit. In a muffled voice, the rider told the

[MBZ] Pending

2005-07-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
WOMEN JUST DON'T HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR! A couple had been debating the purchase of a new auto for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast little sports car so she could zip through traffic around town. He would have settled on any beat up old truck, but everything she seemed

[MBZ] Choking +

2005-07-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Encounter in a Texas Bar A Texan was having a drink at a bar with an old friend when he noticed an attractive and chesty young lady seated at the bar eating a hamburger. As he held eye contact with her, she swallowed a bite and it must have gone down the wrong pipe for she began choking.

Re: [MBZ] 240D - want to drain fuel tank - what size allen wrench?

2005-07-18 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
The outside of the drain plug will accept a pipe wrench. DWS Christopher McCann wrote: it's a giant allen screw...I can't see how a pipe wrench would work...if there is a trick, let me know. Christopher --- Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A pipe wrench works just fine. Alan

Re: [MBZ] WTB tan 123 driver's side sun visor

2005-07-17 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
For WHAT tom savage wrote: I was removing my sun shade yesterday and my visor went click and now hangs flaccidly in my line of sight. So unless someone has a miracle fix for it, I need a new one in tan. Please let me know if you've got one laying around. Thanks, Tom

[MBZ] Dog Letters

2005-07-16 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Dogs Write Letters Too Dear God, How come people love to smell flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another? Where are their priorities? Dear God, When we get to Heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it the same old story? Dear God, Excuse me, but why are there cars named after the

[MBZ] ???????

2005-07-16 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Tennessee Professional Engineering Exam 1. Calculate the smallest limb diameter on a persimmon tree that will support a 10 pound possum. 2. Which of the following cars will rust out the quickest when placed on blocks in your front yard? A.66 Ford Fairlane: B. 69 Chevrolet Chevelle:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300D 5-Speed MANUAL / RARE '85, MINT

2005-07-15 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Don, the engine will put out more power turning at a higher RPM than being 'bogged' down a higher gear. It just won't put out the HP in 5th but it will in 4th. DWS Don wrote: What? You're saying that your car has a higher top end in 4th than it does in 5th? Unless there is a governor

[MBZ] [Fwd: IDIOTS I]

2005-07-15 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
They walk among us! IDIOTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD: I live in a semi-rural area. We recently had a new neighbor call the local township administrative office to request the removal of the Deer Crossing sign on our road. The reason: too many deer were being hit by cars and he didn't

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

2005-07-14 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? DWS Rusty Cullens wrote: $59.95 2 cans of paint 1 can clear coat. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, July 14, 2005 1:53 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Painting Wheels

2005-07-14 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Now that is well SPOKEN. DWS John Ervine wrote: Darrell W. Sigmon wrote: Can't resist this. Is it WURTH it? Wurth every punny.

Re: [MBZ] trailer hitch for 87 300TD

2005-07-13 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Meade, try Draw-Tite.com. I know they make a 2000# hitch for the sedan, I have one, but I haven't looked for the SW. DWS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shipmates (esp. Der Dieseling Doktor, Dave M., Casey, and other 124 wagon owners/experts); I checked out an '87 300TD this evening, and I'm

Re: [MBZ] Rubber Strip on Back Bumper 85 300D, W123

2005-07-13 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Tom, here is a 'trick' I use in replacing the rubber strip. With the strip removed you will see a Left and Right plastic lugged retainer pieces. What you want to do is to secure the two pieces so they do not move in the slots. I take a piece of wire and heat it with a torch and melt a hole in

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