Re: [MBZ] WAS RESTORED ** 1979 - NOW oil issues

What was the stuff that was all the rage in the late 70s that had graphite in it? I remember using it in some of my cars at the time. -D Sent from my iPad > On Apr 24, 2017, at 8:45 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oops, did some fact checking. Most, including M1, were PAO. POE was

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

Understand that if you do convert from gasoline to a dry fuel such as propane or natural gas you'll lose about 10-20% of your output due to the lower BTU content. -D > On Apr 24, 2017, at 11:37 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > you can convert any vergasser to propane. For one lik

Re: [MBZ] 1971 W109 300SEL 3.5

Sounds like the $400 VW convertible that I "restored" years ago. Granted, it was showroom perfect when done, but I was easily $10k poorer. Lesson learned. Painfully. Buy the best you can and leave the restorations to those who can afford them. -D > On Apr 24, 2017, at 10:36 PM, Curley McLain v

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

But if the thing won't run when you need it, you have lost 100%. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes Date: 2017-04-25 5:34 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset Understand that

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

Very true. -D Sent from my iPad > On Apr 25, 2017, at 8:49 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > But if the thing won't run when you need it, you have lost 100%. > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes > Date: 2017-04-25 5:34 AM

Re: [MBZ] 1971 W109 300SEL 3.5

What could you have sold it for after restoration? Gerry > Sounds like the $400 VW convertible that I "restored" years ago. Granted, it > was showroom perfect when done, but I was easily $10k poorer. > > Lesson learned. Painfully. Buy the best you can and leave the restorations to > those who c

Re: [MBZ] Cheap rodbender for Mitch

So who's going to snap this up? Mitch? Supposedly the engine was replaced just 10k miles ago, maybe with a factory crate engine? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 4:40 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: > 1990 350SDL for $750 > > http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sa

Re: [MBZ] 1971 W109 300SEL 3.5

At the time it predated such venues as eBay, so finding a market for it on a large scale was tough - maybe Hemings, if that. I ended up selling it for $7k when we relocated to Florida, as I wouldn't have room for it t the new house. It got totaled a few months later when hit on the right rear

Re: [MBZ] Cheap rodbender for Mitch

There's a $1000 240D near Jaime on Benzworld that looks nice, too, for the money. -D Sent from my iPad > On Apr 25, 2017, at 9:18 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > So who's going to snap this up? Mitch? > > Supposedly the engine was replaced just 10k miles ago, maybe with a factor

Re: [MBZ] Cheap rodbender for Mitch

That seller sounds a bit of a jerk. He thinks that on Thursday, he's going to get $300 or $400 from a junkyard, more like $100 I'll bet. "...but since $1,000 is a good price for this, I will not come down on principle, if someone waits until the last day to pay $400 just because that is how much t

Re: [MBZ] Cheap rodbender for Mitch

Yeah, I though that was a bit of a d*ck move on their part. I certainly wouldn't have given them $1000 for the car knowing they were going to scrap it for $300-$400 later that week. Want to bet it's still there on Friday? -D Sent from my iPad > On Apr 25, 2017, at 9:34 AM, Meade Dillon via Me

[MBZ] Say Hey to Kleb

Happy Birthday! Yer young whipper-snapper. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 24 April 2017 23:27 To: Mercedes_Discussion_List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: [MBZ] Say Hey to Kleb it is his birthda

Re: [MBZ] WAS RESTORED ** 1979 - NOW oil issues

In the 1980s, Slick 50 had Teflon in it... Since then, there have been some with molybdenum disulfide, but it seems that's not a good idea to have around copper/bronze/brass/babbitt bearings. Mitch. > On April 25, 2017 at 5:22 AM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What was the stuff that

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

> On April 25, 2017 at 8:49 AM tyee165 via Mercedes > wrote: > > > But if the thing won't run when you need it, you have lost 100%. I just did my annual "dump a a little gas into the generator and run it for 20 minutes because you never used it last winter". Took an inordinate number of pul

Re: [MBZ] WAS RESTORED ** 1979 - NOW oil issues

I think this was the stuff: https://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1877242 -D Sent from my iPad > On Apr 25, 2017, at 10:51 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > In the 1980s, Slick 50 had Teflon in it... > Since then, there have been some with molybdenu

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

It has become my practice to shut down gas generators by shutting off the fuel valve at the tank and letting them run out of fuel at the carburetor, THEN opening the drain screw in the bottom of the carb to drip out the little bit of gas that remains, close that screw and the carb is dry for storag

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

On 25/04/2017 9:58 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On April 25, 2017 at 8:49 AM tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: But if the thing won't run when you need it, you have lost 100%. I just did my annual "dump a a little gas into the generator and run it for 20 minutes because you never used it la

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

On 25/04/2017 10:41 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: It has become my practice to shut down gas generators by shutting off the fuel valve at the tank and letting them run out of fuel at the carburetor, THEN opening the drain screw in the bottom of the carb to drip out the little bit of gas that rem

Re: [MBZ] WAS RESTORED ** 1979 - NOW oil issues

drislide.com is the stuff we used in the Schwinn shop in 1970. Search shows there is a Dri-Slide Imporved Weapons Lubricant. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

Premium gas here has alcohol added also, so it's a no win to use it. I have airport access and use 100 Low Lead aviation gas, which is very stable and has no alcohol, although it now runs near $5 per gallon. Of all the possible selections, seems Av Gas is the best choice for storage for me, even th

Re: [MBZ] WAS RESTORED ** 1979 - NOW oil issues

Book marked, I'm going to see about getting some for bicycle chains and my lead accelerators. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 12:25 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > drislide.com is the stuff we used in the Schwinn shop in 1970. > Search show

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

We have "ethanol free" gas at some stations here, mostly the new WaWa places. As I fill up my tanks for yard equipment and generator I'll be buying this for all future consumption. Looks like it's about the same price as premium fuel with ethanol. I always run my small engine powered equipment

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

> On April 25, 2017 at 11:41 AM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > If your generator will be setting for any time, drain the tank. After it ran for 20 minutes and got nice and warm, I shut off the petcock, waited for it to die, pulled the fuel hose off the carb and stuck it back in the gas can, r

Re: [MBZ] Say Hey to Kleb

On Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:27:01 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > it is his birthday, He was a huge pain in the @$$ then. > > Happy Birthday Kaleb! Indeed, Happy Birthday, Kaleb! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

On Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:04:20 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > We have "ethanol free" gas at some stations here, mostly the new WaWa > places. The new "WaWa places"? What are those? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

WaWa is a gas station/convenience store that originated in PA or NJ, I'm not sure. They just recently opened a bunch of stores in the Tampa area, one of which is close to me. I buy diesel there, not because they're any better than others, but because 1.) Costco doesn't sell diesel here and 2.) t

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

On Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:09:58 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > WaWa is a gas station/convenience store that originated in PA or NJ, > I'm not sure. They just recently opened a bunch of stores in the Tampa > area, one of which is close to me. I buy diesel there, not because > they're any better t

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

Yeah. All the New Yorkers and jersey folks were all agog when they opened up here. Not sure why. Must be a local thing. First time I had a Philly cheesesteak was at a WaWa in Trenton, NJ. Not particularly memorable. -D Sent from my iPad > On Apr 25, 2017, at 2:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrot

Re: [MBZ] Say Hey to Kleb

So, how old is Kleb? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

Fuel type was a main consideration when I installed a standby generator and I went with LP (propane) as natural gas isn't available here. I have a 500 gal underground tank. As far as I know, there are no long-term storage issues with LP (unlike gasoline and Diesel, to a lesser extent). My gen

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

I've got one of the cheap Chinese 2 stroke gens, I think mine is rated 1000w steady, 1200w surge. When I first got it ran great, started easy every time. Then I didn't run it for four or five years.When I went to run it again the fuel shutoff fell right out to the tank. It uses a standard thread

[MBZ] Prepare to laugh your behind off!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4439418/Three-ISIS-fighters-killed-wild-boars-Kirkuk.html No 72 virginians for them! Commence rolling on the floor laughing till you can't breathe! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Say Hey to Kleb

Well, he's young enough that he can't use the "I can't count that high" excuse yet . . . On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 1:49 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So, how old is Kleb? > > RB > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] WAS RESTORED ** 1979 - NOW oil issues

Max wrote: > Book marked, I'm going to see about getting some for bicycle chains and my > lead accelerators. The product for guns is different than regular dri-slide for bike break calebs (happy bday Kaleb). We used dri-slide for break calebs. tin.man ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] Prepare to laugh your behind off!

Curley wrote: > No 72 virginians for them! Rather boaring. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okieben

Re: [MBZ] Prepare to laugh your behind off!

Oh shoat up, you two. -D > On Apr 25, 2017, at 8:14 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Curley wrote: >> No 72 virginians for them! > > Rather boaring. > tin.man > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] Say Hey to Kleb

Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to you Happy birthday to Kaleb", Happy birthday to you!!! Sent from my cell > On Apr 25, 2017, at 4:34 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well, he's young enough that he can't use the "I can't count that high" > excuse yet . . . > > On Tue, Apr 25, 201

[MBZ] 1991 Mercedes SL300 $1500

How much is this worth? 1991 Mercedes SL300 http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/6103203871.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes SL300 $1500

$500.50 Extra 50¢ for the HF chinee light Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes April 25, 2017 at 8:20 PM How much is this worth? 1991 Mercedes SL300 http://tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/6103203871.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes SL300 $1500

I'd say less, step above whatever the scrap price is. Non-running, bad interior, unpopular model. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 25, 2017 9:52:30 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >$500.50 > >Extra 50¢ for the HF chinee light > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes SL300 $1500

what is scrap value on a 123, 124 now? I heard prices went up some. SL would be what? 1000 lb lighter? Max Dillon via Mercedes April 25, 2017 at 9:14 PM I'd say less, step above whatever the scrap price is. Non-running, bad interior, unpopular model. _

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes SL300 $1500

Last price I saw was $140 a ton Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 25, 2017, at 9:55 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > what is scrap value on a 123, 124 now? I heard prices went up some. SL > would be what? 1000 lb lighter? > >> Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes SL300 $1500

Curb Weight of a 300SL (R129) is just over 4000 lb, so depending on liquids, $250 to 275 scrap value. Don't forget to add 50¢ for the HF light Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes April 25, 2017 at 9:57 PM Last price I saw was $140 a ton ___

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes SL300 $1500

Scrap value this close to Chinee people is running $100 for a car. Makes that about $75 ton. clay > On Apr 25, 2017, at 7:55 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > what is scrap value on a 123, 124 now? I heard prices went up some. SL > would be what? 1000 lb lighter? > >> Max Dill