Re: [MBZ] Some ideas for your 123's
ME? Is there another Vince? Too late, I saw it! I also couldn't resist the 3-wheel motion link either, thanks. I'd thought I'd seen gawdy (or is it gaudi) before, you've opened my eyes! Vince (who likes custom, within reason) From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Some ideas for your 123's Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 18:30:23 +1030 Don't look Vince:-) http://32.freebb.com/w123universe/w123universe-article13.html Hendrik who has just a little bit more taste than that ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare
V Layton wrote: Nitemare or dream? The talented or weatly could really enjoy revitalizing some history here. Well, you'd be the only kid on the block who owns one. I guess that's a plus. Kind of like a overgrown VW van. Run it on biodiesel and it's the ultimate hippie cruiser. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4604646889
Re: [MBZ] OT - diesel-driven mobility scooter
hahahahahaha LT Don wrote: You may attend without a Benz, but you will be expected to serve drinks. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 220D Questions/answers
Its a big knob right on the top, will have different numbers for feet, like 15000 etc. R A Bennell wrote: So, what does it look like and where is it on the pump? My 115 300D should have it? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Marshall Booth Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 220D Questions/answers redghost wrote: There is a little adjusty thing on the dash. Is that going to be able to compensate for altitude. I never use it, but am at near enough sea level The manual altitude adjuster (if your car has one - few do) is ON the injection pump - NOT on the dash. The adjuster on the dash is the idle adjust. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
Tim C wrote: How likely is it to be harassed by the fuzz if you upgrade? When I was a pizza drivin' kid, I blew a headlight in my 3 month old car. Had a ticket within 24 hours of the failure. Put in Hella E-codes with 55/100 Candlepower bulbs. Pulled over a cop by blinking my high beams in his mirror, had him take care of my ticket. (it was a fix-it ticket, if you fix the problem within ten days and get a cop to sign off on it there's no fine) I drove that car another 200,000 miles with those headlights. When the high watt bulbs died I installed the Hella 55/60 bulbs that came with the lights. Only got one speeding ticket the whole time. When a deer took out my radiator, the cop writing the accident report (in broad daylight) made no mention of the headlights. Now that many high end cars have blindingly stupid HID lamps, E-code halogens don't stand out at all, so you would be even less likely to have problems.
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
There is little difference in halogen lamps of the same wattage. There are some techniques that can modestly increase the light output at the same wattage, but they will have a shorter life. Changing the light output results in a rather modest improvement in visibility!! Improving the light pattern can give a MUCH better bang for the buck. Euro lights with STANDARD bulbs improve visibility at night much better than increasing the wattage or light output of the lamp. Using brighter bulbs will improve on that a little, but the Euro fixture is the REAL improvement. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Electronics Parts Catalog
Tom Scordato wrote: Three computers later the latest being a brand new Dell Laptop with XP profess loaded and three different versions 09/2001; 08/2002; 10/2003Bell and Howell EPC and I can not get one to work. Computer is brand spanking new and has all the room in the world. Tried to load each twice after each time removing I'm told that you can only run ONE version of the EPC on a single machine. If you have different operating systems you MAY be able to run more than one. Once you attempt to install the second one, none will work and everything needs to be uninstalled/removed and just ONE loaded. That may be less than a complete description of the interaction between different versions. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
Hi Dave, I've changed the headlights, they're sealed beam, I can't remember what and I'm to lazy to check on the spare. I got 'em at FLAPS anyway. Compared to my Dakota the 240D is about the same. I prefer the 240D to the lighting on my parent's Jeep Liberty which has a strange cutoff that I don't like. From the little I've driven it I like the lighting on the 190D but I think the larger issue is that I don't really think about the lighting very often. As I say I've only ever driven one car I thought had inadequate lighting. Now complaining about obnoxiously bright lights on other cars, that I do alot. -Curt Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 16:21:49 -0700 From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Curt, It's possible you do have better eyes than most people. My night vision ain't all that great, and if it's raining at night, that's even worse. I'll take all the light I can get. Or, it may just be that you haven't experienced REALLY good headlights, and are satisified with stock 240D lights because you're used to them. Me, I've got two 124's with Euro lights relays, and another 124 with bone-stock DOT lights, and the difference is huge. I've gotten comments from several passengers about my Euro light setup, at least with the high beams on. Another possibility is that your 240D came with Euro lights from the PO and you just never noticed...? If they're sealed beams, they're not Euros. If you can replace the bulb (probably H4), they are likely Euro, or at least an advanced DOT light. :) +dm - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 18 00:28:18 2006 Received: from ihug-mail.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au ([203.59.1.198] helo=mail-ihug.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ez1BS-0004Ga-07 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:28:18 + Received: from 203-173-47-220.dyn.iinet.net.au (HELO yourwxrsc38umf) ([203.173.47.220]) by mail-ihug.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au with SMTP; 18 Jan 2006 08:28:10 +0800 X-BrightmailFiltered: true X-Brightmail-Tracker: AA== Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 10:58:07 +1030 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist? X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:28:18 - I thought it was T124 for station wagons, C124 for coupes and W124 for sedans but I could be wrong. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist? ah, good to know, thanks. W126, S124I think I can keep that straight. Chris Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A wagon is also known as an S123 or S124, while sedans are W123 or W124. On 1/17/06, Christopher McCann wrote: interesting, I thought W just automatically preceded every chassis number. So, to get this straight, my 300SD is a W126, but my 87 300TD is a 124? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs
Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?
Not just in MB factories but in general cars are PKW's whereas trucks are LKW. However in general talk cars are reffered to as auto's. Trucks are shortened to lastwagen. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist? Yes - PersonnenKraftWagen...kraft means strength...maybe it means something else too...? But PKW would include ALL passenger cars, but not trucks or busses. minivans...don't know. Chris Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just to confuse matters even more, in German MB factories cars are referred to as PKW (personnenwagon I think) And we always thought our German cousins were SO organized! (Maybe that is just trains) Loren Lotsa MBs At 04:38 PM 1/17/2006, you wrote: interesting, I thought W just automatically preceded every chassis number. So, to get this straight, my 300SD is a W126, but my 87 300TD is a 124? A 126 300TD would have been great. oh well. ALSO, I had enough of my oozing (in summer) and crustaceous (in winter) rear view mirror and replaced it. You had mentioned you'd never seen one (I think), so if you want this one for experimentation/dissection/curio/whatever, just e-mail me a mailing address. Chris Marshall Booth wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: subject line says it all. The W stands for sedan/coupe. R for roadster, T for transporter (wagon) in the old notation system (starting in the early '90s everything went CRAZY). The is NO such thing as W123/124 wagon! It would be a 123/124 T, not a W123/124 T. I don't recall Mercedes ever making an S class wagon, but some of the independent coach makers MIGHT have made a few. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.19/231 - Release Date: 16/01/2006
Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?
The letters differ depending on if you are referring to them as a model number suffix (300TE is a gasser wagon), or as a chassis prefix (S124 is a wagon). Here's the list of chassis prefixes that I know of: W = sedan (W124, 300E) S = wagon (S124, 300TE) C = coupe (C124, 300CE) A = cabriolet (A124, E320 convertible) V = limo / long wheelbase (V124, E280 LWB) R = roadster (R129, SL500) Some more samples, with photos, from MB USA: http://www.mbsca.com/modelguide1.htm To answer the original question, I don't think an S126, or S140, ever existed - at least not from the factory. :-) +dm -- Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:15:25 -0800 (PST) From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist? ah, good to know, thanks. W126, S124I think I can keep that straight. Chris Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A wagon is also known as an S123 or S124, while sedans are W123 or W124. On 1/17/06, Christopher McCann wrote: interesting, I thought W just automatically preceded every chassis number. So, to get this straight, my 300SD is a W126, but my 87 300TD is a 124? Casey Olympia, WA
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: What is a quick fix
Marshall, It didn't seem to be a problem. Initially there was a slight smudge, kind of like Rain-X, but it quickly wore off without a trace. Bruce Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: B Dike wrote: I sprayed the blades with silicone spray. Really drenched them with it. It quieted the screech down to a teeny chirp. The brand X commodity blades don't work well here in Rain City, so I keep the entire fleet equipped with Bosch. But at current prices I don't mind getting one more season out of them. I thought it was USUALLY undesirable to get silicone on the glass and requires some work to remove it (Bon Ami will remove silicone, rain-X and oil residue from glass or is supposed to). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and well bind it! From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 18 00:37:31 2006 Received: from ihug-mail.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au ([203.59.1.198] helo=mail-ihug.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ez1KM-0005Bm-JF for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:37:31 + Received: from 203-173-47-220.dyn.iinet.net.au (HELO yourwxrsc38umf) ([203.173.47.220]) by mail-ihug.icp-qv1-irony4.iinet.net.au with SMTP; 18 Jan 2006 08:37:27 +0800 X-BrightmailFiltered: true X-Brightmail-Tracker: AA== Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 11:07:25 +1030 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2180 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2180 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 240D X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:37:31 - They probably put secondhand seats in it. Looks like a rust bucket anyway. Check out the rust just in front of the rear wheel arch. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 10:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Columbus CL 240D Rick Knoble wrote: http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/126140059.html Hey Sunil! What is that, parchment seats and palamino door panels? ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.19/231 - Release Date: 16/01/2006
[MBZ] OM617 chain stretch
Has anyone got a link to the instructions on measuring valve timing on the OM 617 300D? I need to send instructions to someone, and i don't want to type it all out. Loren 86 SDL 87 SDL 81 240D 87 TD waiting repair et al
Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare
I think the biggest problem with those things is keeping cool inside, with those panoramic windows on the roof she would pretty warm in there. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare V Layton wrote: Nitemare or dream? The talented or weatly could really enjoy revitalizing some history here. Well, you'd be the only kid on the block who owns one. I guess that's a plus. Kind of like a overgrown VW van. Run it on biodiesel and it's the ultimate hippie cruiser. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4604646889 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.19/231 - Release Date: 16/01/2006
Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?
Dave M. wrote: The letters differ depending on if you are referring to them as a model number suffix (300TE is a gasser wagon), or as a chassis prefix (S124 is a wagon). Here's the list of chassis prefixes that I know of: W = sedan (W124, 300E) S = wagon (S124, 300TE) C = coupe (C124, 300CE) A = cabriolet (A124, E320 convertible) V = limo / long wheelbase (V124, E280 LWB) R = roadster (R129, SL500) Some more samples, with photos, from MB USA: http://www.mbsca.com/modelguide1.htm More complete and accurate than my attempt! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
Okay, I've been trying to hold back but, what is it about improved lighting? I have absolutely no problem with the standard headlights in my 240D and I pretty much can't imagine why I'd need more light. I almost never use the highbeams now... If you never get to go where it's very dark, the differences in lighting are much less apparent. Most people live and drive where there is lots of traffic, or streetlights. And people's eye sensitivity does vary a lot, it seems to me. The benefit of the Hella E-codes in the SL was _not_ the 'improved' lighting pattern, though there is some difference there, but the fact that higher wattage bulbs can then be used. The true euro lights of the Frankenheap do have a nice low-beam pattern. An even wide spread with a sharp cutoff and a nice rise to the right. But, given that it uses R2 bulbs and the reflectors are aged they're none too bright. It's rarely dark enough to appreciate their lighting pattern. One of the R2's died and I flanged in an H4. It's notably brighter, but the pattern degraded a bit. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Detailing/Cleaning Stuff
Some...no wait...most of the crap is adheared to the floor/seat/cupholders with a chocolatly/soda-y/some kind of food-stuff-y viscus goo. Better be a burley blower. A tobacco blower? How about a clinker gun instead? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] OM617 chain stretch
Loren Faeth wrote: Has anyone got a link to the instructions on measuring valve timing on the OM 617 300D? I need to send instructions to someone, and i don't want to type it all out. It's all here: http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/617T/05Engine.htm Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: What is a quick fix
B Dike wrote: Marshall, It didn't seem to be a problem. Initially there was a slight smudge, kind of like Rain-X, but it quickly wore off without a trace. Interesting. I may try it. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: What is a quick fix
Marshall Booth wrote: B Dike wrote: Marshall, It didn't seem to be a problem. Initially there was a slight smudge, kind of like Rain-X, but it quickly wore off without a trace. Interesting. I may try it. Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] is this worth anything?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1962-Mercedes-Diesel-190-c-not-running_W0QQitemZ4605031069QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] this is GOT to be a major headach
carfax says it was salvage a couple of years before katrina, when it was flood damaged. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-1992-Mercedes-SL-500SL-LIKE-NEW-Flood-title-Katrtina_W0QQitemZ4605501015QQcategoryZ6338QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] a cheap 114 for az bob
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Mercedes-280-Twin-Overhead-Cam-Complete_W0QQitemZ4605942065QQcategoryZ34202QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] Oh lord
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-STEER-BULL-HORN-HOOD-ORNAMENT-one-of-a-kind_W0QQitemZ4605906568QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Oh lord
Debs wagon needs a new hood ornament Jim - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oh lord http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-STEER-BULL-HORN-HOOD-ORNAMENT-one-of-a-kind_W0QQitemZ4605906568QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Oh lord
I dare you James Zavesky wrote: Debs wagon needs a new hood ornament Jim - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] Oh lord http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-STEER-BULL-HORN-HOOD-ORNAMENT-one-of-a-kind_W0QQitemZ4605906568QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction
no, why? James Zavesky wrote: anybody watching the barrett-jackson auction on speedtv? James Zavesky ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] package deal for the 240D fan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-2-1982-MERCEDES-BENZ-240Ds_W0QQitemZ4605849143QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction
auctioning off cars we used to thrash in high school for monster money should have kept them and put them away - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction no, why? James Zavesky wrote: anybody watching the barrett-jackson auction on speedtv? James Zavesky ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] PKW
PKW and LKW are seen on German highway signs. Rather than explain LKW I'll just RLE
Re: [MBZ] Derelict MB bus
1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare There are a lot of things that are rare these days and that doesn't mean you want any of them. Polio, cholera, and plague come to mind. Even a smart bomb down your chimney might be preferable to buying this old turd. Get a grip. RLE/Seattle
Re: [MBZ] 220D Questions/answers
It's at the rear of the pump - closer to the firewall. I was never sure whether the numbers were in feet or meters - just turn it till it stops smoking (only four positions, IIRC). On 1/17/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its a big knob right on the top, will have different numbers for feet, like 15000 etc. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?
ROTFLMAO ! A 126 300TD would have been great. oh well. A 300STD? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
[MBZ] OT - Diesel-driven mobility scooter
'Would be neat to have DIESEL on back of the scooter; I may do that. BTW, I ran ~50% soy Sep-Dec; 'saw it at Sam's yesterday @ $2.87/gal incl 2% tax. Diesel is now $2.51, went to $3.50 for a while.
Re: [MBZ] Detailing/Cleaning Stuff
Ahh - Pressure washer time! On 1/17/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Herr Doktor Booth typed: Leaf blower is the starting place for me. Some...no wait...most of the crap is adheared to the floor/seat/cupholders with a chocolatly/soda-y/some kind of food-stuff-y viscus goo. Better be a burley blower. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] is this worth anything?
Doubt it -- On 1/17/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1962-Mercedes-Diesel-190-c-not-running_W0QQitemZ4605031069QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] is this worth anything?
The seller seems to think that it is worth $140, I do however like the location it's at, between paradise and the garden of Eden. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes-Benz Veterans List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 12:46 PM Subject: [MBZ] is this worth anything? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1962-Mercedes-Diesel-190-c-not-running_W0QQitemZ4605031069QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.19/231 - Release Date: 16/01/2006
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
Jim Cathey wrote: Okay, I've been trying to hold back but, what is it about improved lighting? I have absolutely no problem with the standard headlights in my 240D and I pretty much can't imagine why I'd need more light. I almost never use the highbeams now... If you never get to go where it's very dark, the differences in lighting are much less apparent. Most people live and drive where there is lots of traffic, or streetlights. I went to college in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It gets really dark out up there, and they don't repaint the road markings very often. After a while reflective road paint doesn't reflect anymore. Stock headlights started to seem really inadequate for driving at more than 45 mph, even on high beam. The dark just seemed to swallow up the beams. The only car I rode in that really seemed to put enough light on the road had two 8 Hella rally lights on the bumper supplementing the high beams. (The owner had rigged them, via relays, to go out when he switched to low beam for the occasional oncoming car.) Now I live in the Seattle area. The freeways are well lit. Good headlights aren't as important. Sometimes I drive away and don't realize my headlights are off until someone flashes me!
Re: [MBZ] is this worth anything?
Not me - wouldn't that be between Iraq and Palestine? On 1/17/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The seller seems to think that it is worth $140, I do however like the location it's at, between paradise and the garden of Eden. Hendrik -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] brand new 5.0 euro shortblock
Darn! Will 4.5 liter heads fit it? I'd have tha cams custom ground -- On 1/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-5-0-ENGINE-NEW-IN-CRATE-MERCEDES-ENGINE_W0QQitemZ8030732017QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare
Hendrik Riessen wrote: I think the biggest problem with those things is keeping cool inside, with those panoramic windows on the roof she would pretty warm in there. An old trick, when running VW vans in the desert, was to add a roof rack and then put a layer of sheet steel, canvas, or plywood on it. It effectively let you always drive in the shade.
Re: [MBZ] PKW
Reminds me of the WWII books that came out after the war's end, called MOX NIX and More MOX NIX... Joe and Willie were driving on the autobahn and saw many signs. Ausfahrt, Durchfahrt, Einfahrt, etc. And Joe commented to Willie... Geez, I don't know which way to fart! God, am I that old Take care and keep on living YOUNG! Chuck Phoenix, AZ The Old Girl (That one's for you, Andrew!) On Jan 17, 2006, at 8:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PKW and LKW are seen on German highway signs. Rather than explain LKW I'll just RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 220D Questions
Give her a chance to dry out enough so it does not look like some dominatrix is running a dungeon inside the cabin On Monday, January 16, 2006, at 09:23 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I will have to post some once the rain goes away and I can get a camera out. Now why would you want NON-representative pictures anyway? -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] PKW
There are a LOT of the original Joe and Willie drawings at the 45th Infantry museum in OKC. Bill Mauldin donated them himself. They are a good view into WWII by themselves. On 1/17/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reminds me of the WWII books that came out after the war's end, called MOX NIX and More MOX NIX... Joe and Willie were driving on the autobahn and saw many signs. Ausfahrt, Durchfahrt, Einfahrt, etc. And Joe commented to Willie... Geez, I don't know which way to fart! God, am I that old Take care and keep on living YOUNG! Chuck Phoenix, AZ The Old Girl (That one's for you, Andrew!) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite '81 240D 173K, Gramps '78 450SLC 67K, Edwardo '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] Must.... resist.... urge....
THANK YOU BRUCE!!! I guess having a hooking dominatrix take your mind off things will allow you to pass on urges to acquire more cars. It works for me. Will keep an eye out for parts at the PnP, like a head or motor On Monday, January 16, 2006, at 09:24 PM, B Dike wrote: Clay, I couldn't That's my new 220D project. Checked it out Saturday. Will likely need a head if not a new motor. He has a near-perfect 69(?) 280SEL that was already spoken for by some guy in Yakima for $3500. Also has a 84 300SD. He's clearing out his stuff and moving to Arizona. Can't imagine why, we only had 27 straight days of rain, missed the record by 6 whole days. Bruce redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/124882537.html maybe Jim needs this or Casey anybody? -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Oh lord
My wife threatened to buy me one for the 76 Eldo convertible, but one that would fit (i.e., a BIG one) cost too much. I did see a longhorn on the hoof a coupla weeks ago that had a rack just about the right size though --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-STEER-BULL-HORN-HOOD-ORNAMENT-one-of-a-kind_W0QQitemZ4605906568QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Re: [MBZ] 220D Questions/answers
I played with it today. Cranked it all the way off, and it was running well, turned it CCW and got some more idle speed. Not so cold I need to use it if I just glow enough. On Monday, January 16, 2006, at 09:26 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Well, whatever it does, I do not use it Hardly cold enough there? Often by now it doesn't work anyway. Your base idle speed could also be set a little high. I use mine every time. I take it off at the bottom of the hill. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] I live TOOOOO close to Kaleb
Not around here. Cops may give you a little hassle, but in WA all you need are wipers. No need for windows. You are good to go if there are working wipers. So I use the frog to wipe as I pass cops to show that they work, even though I am better off using a greasy shop rag On Monday, January 16, 2006, at 09:50 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 21:21:19 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Driving home with no windows would sure be an adventure :-D Especially when the local law enforcement personnel see you. Wear a motorcycle helmet (with face shield). Interesting thought, but they might be like the police in Austin, TX: If it came from the factory with one, it needs to have one now. Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Must.... resist.... urge....
Sounds like Oklahoma! On 1/17/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Silly manhe'll go from wet to wicked dry...we've had 91 days without rain. Bob Rentfro -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] is this worth anything?
Both of the VINs indicate it is a 190c not a 190Dc. I am positive you will find spark plug wires, not glow plugs under the hood. They are great for wiping out little fords, and Neons and such. Probably will wipe out riceburners with equal aplomb, then drive serenely away. Rust is bad news, but should not affect the ability to wipe out most small cars and then drive away. If ever a car deserved the term Panzerwagon, the 110s are surely in the running. They are great first cars for new drivers. At 08:16 PM 1/17/2006, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1962-Mercedes-Diesel-190-c-not-running_W0QQitemZ4605031069QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] PKW
One of the Ahas I got at the Naval Aviation Museum was in a replica WWII carrier area they had cartoons reminding people not to be a screwup, and the characters name of the screwup was Dilbert! Just as most current comedy was done by Red Skelton, if you watch Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chaplin and other old comedies, you can see Red borrowed a lot of his stuff, and those guys borrowed it from un-named Burlesque comediians. At 10:10 PM 1/17/2006, you wrote: There are a LOT of the original Joe and Willie drawings at the 45th Infantry museum in OKC. Bill Mauldin donated them himself. They are a good view into WWII by themselves. On 1/17/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reminds me of the WWII books that came out after the war's end, called MOX NIX and More MOX NIX... Joe and Willie were driving on the autobahn and saw many signs. Ausfahrt, Durchfahrt, Einfahrt, etc. And Joe commented to Willie... Geez, I don't know which way to fart! God, am I that old Take care and keep on living YOUNG! Chuck Phoenix, AZ The Old Girl (That one's for you, Andrew!) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite '81 240D 173K, Gramps '78 450SLC 67K, Edwardo '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Oh lord
Seems to me that those are just what and Okie needs on his Euro 5.0 At 08:39 PM 1/17/2006, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-STEER-BULL-HORN-HOOD-ORNAMENT-one-of-a-kind_W0QQitemZ4605906568QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Oh lord
Maybe they'd look good on the SLC - I'd still have the star! On 1/17/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seems to me that those are just what and Okie needs on his Euro 5.0 At 08:39 PM 1/17/2006, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-STEER-BULL-HORN-HOOD-ORNAMENT-one-of-a-kind_W0QQitemZ4605906568QQcategoryZ42611QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K
Re: [MBZ] 220D Questions/answers
Not a chance, the W115 220/240 has a vacuum governor and NO altitude adjustment -- the 300D W115 does, but not the W123s -- they have and anaeroid. Adjust the smoke with the max speed screw on the throttle flap in the intake, or the max delivery screw on the back of the IP -- you should have just visible traces at full throttle in 3rd gear at 55 mph. I'd also check the timing chain -- a worn chain will cause hard starts and excessive smoke. Peter
[MBZ] Lest there be any doubt
About smoke reduction with biodiesel, this year's emissions check for the 82 300CD with B100 showed a NINETY PERCENT REDUCTION in opacity versus same car 2 years ago with petro diesel. Same testing center and procedure. Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' - Yahoo! Photos Got holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 18 05:05:08 2006 Received: from [70.184.21.183] (helo=[192.168.1.100]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.52) id 1Ez5VE-0001Tr-Km for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 05:05:02 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2006 23:05:03 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 5.1; en-US; rv:1.7.2) Gecko/20040804 Netscape/7.2 (ax) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 05:05:25 - I just saw a VW bus go for 45k or so. James Zavesky wrote: auctioning off cars we used to thrash in high school for monster money should have kept them and put them away - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction no, why? James Zavesky wrote: anybody watching the barrett-jackson auction on speedtv? James Zavesky ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] brand new 5.0 euro shortblock
i doubt it OK Don wrote: Darn! Will 4.5 liter heads fit it? I'd have tha cams custom ground -- On 1/16/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-5-0-ENGINE-NEW-IN-CRATE-MERCEDES-ENGINE_W0QQitemZ8030732017QQcategoryZ33615QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, '87 300SDL 290K, '81 240D 173K, '78 450SLC 67K, '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I just saw a VW bus go for 45k or so. That seems pretty ridiculous, unless it was an ambulance or something. Splitties are getting rare, but they're not THAT rare.
Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare
except for the flow-thru ventilation from all the rust holes... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare I think the biggest problem with those things is keeping cool inside, with those panoramic windows on the roof she would pretty warm in there. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1956 Mercedes Camper Van Transporter Diesel Very Rare V Layton wrote: Nitemare or dream? The talented or weatly could really enjoy revitalizing some history here. Well, you'd be the only kid on the block who owns one. I guess that's a plus. Kind of like a overgrown VW van. Run it on biodiesel and it's the ultimate hippie cruiser. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4604646889 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.14.19/231 - Release Date: 16/01/2006 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Don't really know what to call this post
Someone over on the mog list posted this, file it away under only in America along with your Girls with guns stuff. http://www.carstuckgirls.com/home.htm Don't really want to sign this post but I guess you can guess who it is From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 18 08:22:57 2006 Received: from isp1.conwaycorp.net ([24.144.4.16]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Ez8am-0001CM-Tp for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:22:57 + Received: (qmail 22753 invoked by uid 89); 18 Jan 2006 08:22:47 - Received: from unknown (HELO ?192.168.1.2?) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by ISP1.conwaycorp.net with SMTP; 18 Jan 2006 08:22:47 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 02:22:45 -0600 From: Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Thunderbird 1.4 (Windows/20050908) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Don't really know what to call this post X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:22:59 - You have got to be kidding! Stupid as heck and they are actually selling videos for 71.50 each :-P I guess some people will buy anything! Must be nice to have more money than brains . ---Robert Hendrik Riessen wrote: Someone over on the mog list posted this, file it away under only in America along with your Girls with guns stuff. http://www.carstuckgirls.com/home.htm Don't really want to sign this post but I guess you can guess who it is ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Some ideas for your 123's
On 1/15/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't look Vince:-) http://32.freebb.com/w123universe/w123universe-article13.html Hendrik who has just a little bit more taste than that M Batwing shaped spoiler think I'll bring a 108 with one of those to the next List get together and get myself shot. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study hard... Be Evil.
Re: [MBZ] is this worth anything?
IF THE TRAILER IS INCLUDED, MAYBE. On 1/17/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1962-Mercedes-Diesel-190-c-not-running_W0QQitemZ4605031069QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Camper Mog sold?
Maybe it just rotted away Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of TimothyPilgrim Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 7:29 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Camper Mog sold? ...offline. I wonder how much he got for it? http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7210342330rd=1sspagename =STRK%3AMEWA%3AITrd=1 Tim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
On Jan 17, 2006, at 4:17 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Okay, I've been trying to hold back but, what is it about improved lighting? I have absolutely no problem with the standard headlights in my 240D and I pretty much can't imagine why I'd need more light. I almost never use the highbeams now... Take a drive up the Taconic Parkway in NY some time on a moonless night. The deer will thank you. DOT lights used to be the worst choice. Modern regs allow for better lighting. My guess is that you do not have super human vision just nothing to compare your experience to. Euro lights RAWK!! AND on many occasions other cars with their obnoxiously bright headlights have me ducking down in my seat so my eyes don't get burned by their headlights in the rearview or even sideview mirrors. Don't even get me started on those dammed driving lights. There is such a thing as courtesy. Some people are
Re: [MBZ] 300?TD/TE W126...did it ever exist?
On Jan 17, 2006, at 5:38 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: ALSO, I had enough of my oozing (in summer) and crustaceous (in winter) rear view mirror and replaced it. You had mentioned you'd never seen one (I think), so if you want this one for experimentation/dissection/curio/whatever, just e-mail me a mailing address. Chris I've seen several get a yellowish crust. WTF is that stuff? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] a cheap 114 for az bob
It's even got my name on the window... AZ Bob - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 7:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] a cheap 114 for az bob http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Mercedes-280-Twin-Overhead-Cam-Complete_W0QQitemZ4605942065QQcategoryZ34202QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Will Tranny out of a 280 work in my 300D
Yesterday I purchased a 1982 European 280 W123. Its a little rusty but the motor runs weell. I purchased it strictly for parts and wondered if the automatic transmission in it would work in my 1985 300D? The motor is a solid looking straight six with overhead cams and a split manifold. Is it good for anything and is there a market for such a thing? Thank you in advance for your replies. Sincerely, -Scott
Re: [MBZ] barrett-jackson auction
actually it was a pickup, looked like one of the buses in the front. David Brodbeck wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I just saw a VW bus go for 45k or so. That seems pretty ridiculous, unless it was an ambulance or something. Splitties are getting rare, but they're not THAT rare. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 5.0 euro high idle, what controls it
I cant find my CD right now, if you have that pdf handy would you mind sending it to me. Thanks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb - I checked and you should go to 07.3-112.pdf. If you don't have it let me know and I'll send it to you. Barry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb - On my '81 380 it is controlled by an engine temperature sensor mounted in the rear of the right cyl head, but on some of the later years it was controlled by oil temperature and the sender was down by the oil filter. Do you have a 126 or 107 CD manual. If so I can direct you to the correct section Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As you know the 380SE with the euro 5.0 idles at around 900-1k rpm all the time. I just fired up a full fledged euro 82 500SE that is here for the first time in a few months and it idled at 900-1k, then after a few minutes it all the sudden clicked down to a normal idle of about 650 or so. So it appears my car is stuck in cold high idle. What controls this function? Is their some sensor that adjusts the idle after it has reached a certain temp? Maybe this sensor is bad on mine. Or is their some vacuum control that adjusts the time after it has warmed up that causes it to idle down? ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OM617 chain stretch
On Jan 17, 2006, at 7:30 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: Has anyone got a link to the instructions on measuring valve timing on the OM 617 300D? I need to send instructions to someone, and i don't want to type it all out. How's this: Remove valve cover, line-up marks on cam sprocket and front bearing tower, read scale on front damper. This is to check chain stretch but will tell you if valves are in time. The only way to change timing of the valves is to set the sprockets in the wrong position or change a worn chain. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
[MBZ] glue oozing mirror
I would guess it's glue. If Marshall doesn't want it, I';m gonna bust it open to see what the inside looks like - will keep y'all posted. I was surprised how HEAVY the mirror assembly is...it looks like glue, but i can;t see why...mold plastic around mirror - maybe put a pad in there for vibration dampening...but all that glue? seems strange. Chris John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 17, 2006, at 5:38 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: ALSO, I had enough of my oozing (in summer) and crustaceous (in winter) rear view mirror and replaced it. You had mentioned you'd never seen one (I think), so if you want this one for experimentation/dissection/curio/whatever, just e-mail me a mailing address. Chris I've seen several get a yellowish crust. WTF is that stuff? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and well bind it! From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 18 14:45:47 2006 Received: from xproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.82.202]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EzEZ6-0003Xv-RM for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:45:38 + Received: by xproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id s11so1583932wxc for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:45:34 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=f6PCCPnCND40osXVBGzvIdCkF4NR+ZET0JmRVsWRQZNJn1sLyrlSngSS9LMw4JkFBH67igqqFPDoClqPtnq9FnisOja7ceFoENBC0b1ItgnPPz6DsoMQISwtDvSaF8UbYG57DUjZnt7pyYbs1FMhzcaQRH2r/rxw88enT+LBsEM= Received: by 10.70.117.12 with SMTP id p12mr10754327wxc; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:45:34 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.70.65.10 with HTTP; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:45:34 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:45:34 -0600 From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM617 chain stretch X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:45:48 - Isn't there also the infamous offset key? On 1/18/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 17, 2006, at 7:30 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: Has anyone got a link to the instructions on measuring valve timing on the OM 617 300D? I need to send instructions to someone, and i don't want to type it all out. How's this: Remove valve cover, line-up marks on cam sprocket and front bearing tower, read scale on front damper. This is to check chain stretch but will tell you if valves are in time. The only way to change timing of the valves is to set the sprockets in the wrong position or change a worn chain. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
what do the Euro upgrade kits normally cost for 123's? - Original Message From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6:21:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs There is little difference in halogen lamps of the same wattage. There are some techniques that can modestly increase the light output at the same wattage, but they will have a shorter life. Changing the light output results in a rather modest improvement in visibility!! Improving the light pattern can give a MUCH better bang for the buck. Euro lights with STANDARD bulbs improve visibility at night much better than increasing the wattage or light output of the lamp. Using brighter bulbs will improve on that a little, but the Euro fixture is the REAL improvement. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
euro headlights? close to 300 usually Luther Gulseth wrote: what do the Euro upgrade kits normally cost for 123's? - Original Message From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6:21:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs There is little difference in halogen lamps of the same wattage. There are some techniques that can modestly increase the light output at the same wattage, but they will have a shorter life. Changing the light output results in a rather modest improvement in visibility!! Improving the light pattern can give a MUCH better bang for the buck. Euro lights with STANDARD bulbs improve visibility at night much better than increasing the wattage or light output of the lamp. Using brighter bulbs will improve on that a little, but the Euro fixture is the REAL improvement. Marshall -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] Fuel sender, W126
Does anyone have the pdf for Job 54-269 - Testing fuel sender. It's not on the FSM CD. I like to know the specified resistance values at the full/empty positions of the float. I think to remeber it is ~ 5/ ~90 ohm. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] glue oozing mirror
I've had several do the same thing and I'm convinced that it's adhesive that's used to hold the mirror in the frams. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:45 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] glue oozing mirror I would guess it's glue. If Marshall doesn't want it, I';m gonna bust it open to see what the inside looks like - will keep y'all posted. I was surprised how HEAVY the mirror assembly is...it looks like glue, but i can;t see why...mold plastic around mirror - maybe put a pad in there for vibration dampening...but all that glue? seems strange. Chris John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 17, 2006, at 5:38 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: ALSO, I had enough of my oozing (in summer) and crustaceous (in winter) rear view mirror and replaced it. You had mentioned you'd never seen one (I think), so if you want this one for experimentation/dissection/curio/whatever, just e-mail me a mailing address. Chris I've seen several get a yellowish crust. WTF is that stuff? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and well bind it! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT - Diesel-driven mobility scooter
http://www.cafepress.com/buy/diesel/-/pv_design_details/pg_4/id_7434459/opt_/fpt_/c_76/hlv_t there ya go! Chris wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Would be neat to have DIESEL on back of the scooter; I may do that. BTW, I ran ~50% soy Sep-Dec; 'saw it at Sam's yesterday @ $2.87/gal incl 2% tax. Diesel is now $2.51, went to $3.50 for a while. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Ring in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 18 14:56:11 2006 Received: from wproxy.gmail.com ([64.233.184.194]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EzEjE-0004iz-JD for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:56:11 + Received: by wproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id 71so1586580wra for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:56:03 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=cmSSj8iMXwQTGdfYonTnK9ZjaAALQGywuBygWTMiNudSg1NSwwfpU6oSQzvWYK054E+xgJ1lnKRUnbPCnWmrkJO759uDxCzAk8TCmgGgolFBytwlWkGyW0sfP/D1bXvUe7X63VxfMw8jgLdG9n1NQ/WS1mmH87OQsbBNZF7KDrk= Received: by 10.65.185.17 with SMTP id m17mr4167713qbp; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:56:03 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.65.159.12 with HTTP; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 06:56:03 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:56:03 -0600 From: Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Seat switch for 87 300D X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 14:56:11 - I sure my switch is broken. The switch arm that controls the bottom rear portion of the seat no longer hinges inside the switch housing like the other two switches do. It floats free up and down inside the switch housing= , and does not move the seat no matter what position it is placed in. The other two switches (bottom front, seat back) on the drivers side front door still work just fine. Additionally I can be driving down the road and the bottom rear portion of the seat will engage and drop all the way down. I can then use the memory button the return it to my preferred setting, but it may repeat the lowerin= g with in a few minutes, or maybe not for a day or two. A new switch is expensive! So I was wondering a few things: 1. Has anyone taken one of the switch housing apart and had any luck repairing broken hinge points? 2. How well do good used switch's hold up? Thanks, Richard On 1/17/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Richard Smith wrote: Does anyone have a good used seat switch for the drivers side for my 1987 300D? If so how much are you asking? Rarely do the switches need to be replaced (unless thy are broken physically). Usually a liberal application of contact cleaner and cycling the switch contacts 50-100 cycles and the switch begins to work. New ones WERE expensive last time I priced them. Used ones can USUALLY be cleaned up to work reliably. Try a MAJOR recycler like Potomac German Auto or Silver Star. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
Performance sells the HELLA Euro Halogene headlamps (7 sealed beam) for $ 53.95 EA. On 1/18/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what do the Euro upgrade kits normally cost for 123's? - Original Message From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6:21:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs There is little difference in halogen lamps of the same wattage. There are some techniques that can modestly increase the light output at the same wattage, but they will have a shorter life. Changing the light output results in a rather modest improvement in visibility!! Improving the light pattern can give a MUCH better bang for the buck. Euro lights with STANDARD bulbs improve visibility at night much better than increasing the wattage or light output of the lamp. Using brighter bulbs will improve on that a little, but the Euro fixture is the REAL improvement. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Seat switch for 87 300D
On 1/18/06, Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. Has anyone taken one of the switch housing apart and had any luck repairing broken hinge points? Thanks, Richard There was an article on this on MBZ.org: http://interior.articles.mbz.org/seats/seatsw/ -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
[MBZ] CR report on bulbs
David, where were you in the UP? I flew B-52s at Kincheloe '71-'75; wife attended Lake Superior State in The Soo while there. Wilton
Re: [MBZ] glue oozing mirror
I have several doing the same thing, I assumed it was glue. I even had the mirror on the 85 300SD break, well the plastic on the back of mirror broke such that spring for the night/day mode came out. $70 and a call to Rusty fixed it. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] glue oozing mirror I've had several do the same thing and I'm convinced that it's adhesive that's used to hold the mirror in the frams. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:45 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] glue oozing mirror I would guess it's glue. If Marshall doesn't want it, I';m gonna bust it open to see what the inside looks like - will keep y'all posted. I was surprised how HEAVY the mirror assembly is...it looks like glue, but i can;t see why...mold plastic around mirror - maybe put a pad in there for vibration dampening...but all that glue? seems strange. Chris John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 17, 2006, at 5:38 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: ALSO, I had enough of my oozing (in summer) and crustaceous (in winter) rear view mirror and replaced it. You had mentioned you'd never seen one (I think), so if you want this one for experimentation/dissection/curio/whatever, just e-mail me a mailing address. Chris I've seen several get a yellowish crust. WTF is that stuff? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and well bind it! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.20/233 - Release Date: 1/18/2006
Re: [MBZ] OM617 chain stretch
The third option is to insert an offset key. Mercedes used to sell them. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Berryman Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM617 chain stretch On Jan 17, 2006, at 7:30 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: Has anyone got a link to the instructions on measuring valve timing on the OM 617 300D? I need to send instructions to someone, and i don't want to type it all out. How's this: Remove valve cover, line-up marks on cam sprocket and front bearing tower, read scale on front damper. This is to check chain stretch but will tell you if valves are in time. The only way to change timing of the valves is to set the sprockets in the wrong position or change a worn chain. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OM617 chain stretch
On Jan 18, 2006, at 9:45 AM, Hans Neureiter wrote: Isn't there also the infamous offset key? Sure is but you have bigger troubles if you need one.
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
On Jan 18, 2006, at 9:45 AM, Luther Gulseth wrote: what do the Euro upgrade kits normally cost for 123's? Go to http://www.importvision.com/. They're pretty reasonable for 123s. I'm really surprised everyone doesn't already have a set. My Euros for the 201 were $229+ shpg w/clear corner lights included. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] glue oozing mirror
My guess is that it is urea foam, similar to the spray can foam insulation. For some reason the catalyst comes alive and reactivates the foaming reaction. At 08:45 AM 1/18/2006, you wrote: I would guess it's glue. If Marshall doesn't want it, I';m gonna bust it open to see what the inside looks like - will keep y'all posted. I was surprised how HEAVY the mirror assembly is...it looks like glue, but i can;t see why...mold plastic around mirror - maybe put a pad in there for vibration dampening...but all that glue? seems strange. Chris John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 17, 2006, at 5:38 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: ALSO, I had enough of my oozing (in summer) and crustaceous (in winter) rear view mirror and replaced it. You had mentioned you'd never seen one (I think), so if you want this one for experimentation/dissection/curio/whatever, just e-mail me a mailing address. Chris I've seen several get a yellowish crust. WTF is that stuff? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 211K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Photos Showcase holiday pictures in hardcover Photo Books. You design it and well bind it! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Seat switch for 87 300D
Good article Hans. Thanks alot! Richard On 1/18/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/18/06, Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. Has anyone taken one of the switch housing apart and had any luck repairing broken hinge points? Thanks, Richard There was an article on this on MBZ.org: http://interior.articles.mbz.org/seats/seatsw/ -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!! Midwest City, Oklahoma
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
We don't have that problem down here Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make 240D cranked a little slow when I was going home from work yesterday. No problem, I told myself, just slap on the battery charger overnight. When I got home, parked the car outside intending to put it in the garage (and attach the battery charger) after supper. Got involved in a three hour household project and forgot all about the car. Walked out of the house and into the garage at 7:30 this morning. Hey, where's my car? Oooops, it was outside in mid-teen temps with a non-100% battery. Glow plug light didn't come on, either (a common problem when the car is really cold). So ... before walking to my office (just a few blocks) I hooked up the battery charger! Note to self -- put the car in the garage immediately after arriving at the house, especially in the winter. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] glue oozing mirror
On Jan 18, 2006, at 10:20 AM, Trampas wrote: back of mirror broke such that spring for the night/day mode came out. $70 and a call to Rusty fixed it. Trampas I have a Euro manual and they refer to day/night feature as anti-dazzle. I was amused by that. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
What ... you don't forget to put your cars away? :-) On 1/18/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We don't have that problem down here Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make 240D cranked a little slow when I was going home from work yesterday. No problem, I told myself, just slap on the battery charger overnight. When I got home, parked the car outside intending to put it in the garage (and attach the battery charger) after supper. Got involved in a three hour household project and forgot all about the car. Walked out of the house and into the garage at 7:30 this morning. Hey, where's my car? Oooops, it was outside in mid-teen temps with a non-100% battery. Glow plug light didn't come on, either (a common problem when the car is really cold). So ... before walking to my office (just a few blocks) I hooked up the battery charger! Note to self -- put the car in the garage immediately after arriving at the house, especially in the winter. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
I got a set of the 7 round E-codes from rallylights.com for about $90 including Xenon +50% bulbs... On 1/18/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what do the Euro upgrade kits normally cost for 123's? - Original Message From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 6:21:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs There is little difference in halogen lamps of the same wattage. There are some techniques that can modestly increase the light output at the same wattage, but they will have a shorter life. Changing the light output results in a rather modest improvement in visibility!! Improving the light pattern can give a MUCH better bang for the buck. Euro lights with STANDARD bulbs improve visibility at night much better than increasing the wattage or light output of the lamp. Using brighter bulbs will improve on that a little, but the Euro fixture is the REAL improvement. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- It isn't what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about. -Dale Carnegie
Re: [MBZ] Don't really know what to call this post
Cars, girls, guns (and beer I hope) -- is this a great country or what? --R Hendrik Riessen wrote: Someone over on the mog list posted this, file it away under only in America along with your Girls with guns stuff. http://www.carstuckgirls.com/home.htm Don't really want to sign this post but I guess you can guess who it is ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
I don't have to worry about the cold...although it did get to 31 degrees last night (and she started right up...). What spins me up is the stupid neighbor's cat. I hate to have paw prints on my car. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K (CLEAN AGAIN!) Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make We don't have that problem down here Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make 240D cranked a little slow when I was going home from work yesterday. No problem, I told myself, just slap on the battery charger overnight. When I got home, parked the car outside intending to put it in the garage (and attach the battery charger) after supper. Got involved in a three hour household project and forgot all about the car. Walked out of the house and into the garage at 7:30 this morning. Hey, where's my car? Oooops, it was outside in mid-teen temps with a non-100% battery. Glow plug light didn't come on, either (a common problem when the car is really cold). So ... before walking to my office (just a few blocks) I hooked up the battery charger! Note to self -- put the car in the garage immediately after arriving at the house, especially in the winter. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
You old men can be so forgetful sometimes.How's the eye sight up in corn-land? - Original Message From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:29:34 AM Subject: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make 240D cranked a little slow when I was going home from work yesterday. No problem, I told myself, just slap on the battery charger overnight. When I got home, parked the car outside intending to put it in the garage (and attach the battery charger) after supper. Got involved in a three hour household project and forgot all about the car. Walked out of the house and into the garage at 7:30 this morning. Hey, where's my car? Oooops, it was outside in mid-teen temps with a non-100% battery. Glow plug light didn't come on, either (a common problem when the car is really cold). So ... before walking to my office (just a few blocks) I hooked up the battery charger! Note to self -- put the car in the garage immediately after arriving at the house, especially in the winter. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Don't really know what to call this post
maybe called 'fresh spin for tired eyes'... -- Original message -- From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cars, girls, guns (and beer I hope) -- is this a great country or what? --R Hendrik Riessen wrote: Someone over on the mog list posted this, file it away under only in America along with your Girls with guns stuff. http://www.carstuckgirls.com/home.htm Don't really want to sign this post but I guess you can guess who it is ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jan 18 16:04:41 2006 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1EzFnZ-000465-OH for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:04:41 + Received: from dogear.com (IP-206-63-94-251.progress.wi-fi.windwireless.net [206.63.94.251] (may be forged)) by mxa.windwireless.net (8.12.9/8.12.9) with ESMTP id k0IG4wSB028894 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:04:58 -0800 Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:04:35 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v552) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.552) X-Virus-Scan: smtp-vilter X-SMTP-Vilter-Version: 1.1.0rc2 X-SMTP-Vilter-Backend: Clam AntiVirus Daemon (clamd) X-SMTP-Vilter-Status: clean X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-2.0rc4 (mxa.windwireless.net [199.164.167.40]); Wed, 18 Jan 2006 08:04:58 -0800 (PST) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 16:04:41 - Performance sells the HELLA Euro Halogene headlamps (7 sealed beam) for $53.95 EA. I bought a set of these for the Chicken Wagon. (Though I've yet to actually put them in.) This is the approach I took with the 450 SL. You get the improved lighting pattern and the ability to do the relay/laser thing, but the cosmetics remain unchanged. It's usually much cheaper than the Euro light assemblies, and in the case of the 107/116 (and the 123 if you're willing to do away with the fog lights) _better_ in that you retain the four-bulb configuration. Mmmm, high beam lasers! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
Eye sight is really good in Iowa. Up here, guys can actually see the distinction between a female family member and a potential love interest. On 1/18/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You old men can be so forgetful sometimes.How's the eye sight up in corn-land? - Original Message From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:29:34 AM Subject: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make 240D cranked a little slow when I was going home from work yesterday. No problem, I told myself, just slap on the battery charger overnight. When I got home, parked the car outside intending to put it in the garage (and attach the battery charger) after supper. Got involved in a three hour household project and forgot all about the car. Walked out of the house and into the garage at 7:30 this morning. Hey, where's my car? Oooops, it was outside in mid-teen temps with a non-100% battery. Glow plug light didn't come on, either (a common problem when the car is really cold). So ... before walking to my office (just a few blocks) I hooked up the battery charger! Note to self -- put the car in the garage immediately after arriving at the house, especially in the winter. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
sounds like you need to energize your car with 12V+ so the cat gets a nasty shock when walking on your car. - Original Message From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:52:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make I don't have to worry about the cold...although it did get to 31 degrees last night (and she started right up...). What spins me up is the stupid neighbor's cat. I hate to have paw prints on my car. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K (CLEAN AGAIN!) Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] Seat switch for 87 300D
1. Has anyone taken one of the switch housing apart and had any luck repairing broken hinge points? Plastic repair is difficult, and high-stress parts are the worst. Unless there's a way to drill and pin the broken joint, there is no way a repair will work. And I don't know if there's enough room in there, I've never had to take one of those switches apart. -- Jim
[MBZ] I know you want this
Re: [MBZ] I know you want this
I'm pretty sure I don't, even though I can't see it. On 1/18/06, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs
I dunno, I've tried just putting higher wattage bulbs in my Subaru's headlights and the difference was really hard to tell if at all. Without relays most wiring harnesses will not supply enough extra current in order to supply much extra light. Whatever extra current does flow goes into heating the harness instead of the filament. A voltmeter is an excellent eye-opener, just hook it between the battery positive terminal and the headlight pin. My wife's SL had 1.2V of voltage drop to the high beams when stock. After the relay operation, _and_ doubling the bulb wattage, the drop was only 0.3V. Significant. Very significant. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
Ouch! Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 10:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make Eye sight is really good in Iowa. Up here, guys can actually see the distinction between a female family member and a potential love interest. On 1/18/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You old men can be so forgetful sometimes.How's the eye sight up in corn-land? - Original Message From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:29:34 AM Subject: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make 240D cranked a little slow when I was going home from work yesterday. No problem, I told myself, just slap on the battery charger overnight. When I got home, parked the car outside intending to put it in the garage (and attach the battery charger) after supper. Got involved in a three hour household project and forgot all about the car. Walked out of the house and into the garage at 7:30 this morning. Hey, where's my car? Oooops, it was outside in mid-teen temps with a non-100% battery. Glow plug light didn't come on, either (a common problem when the car is really cold). So ... before walking to my office (just a few blocks) I hooked up the battery charger! Note to self -- put the car in the garage immediately after arriving at the house, especially in the winter. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
Won't work, tried it with 110V. The cat jumps onto the car and never bridges the circuit. But a CO2 powered pellet gun Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 10:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make sounds like you need to energize your car with 12V+ so the cat gets a nasty shock when walking on your car. - Original Message From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:52:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make I don't have to worry about the cold...although it did get to 31 degrees last night (and she started right up...). What spins me up is the stupid neighbor's cat. I hate to have paw prints on my car. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K (CLEAN AGAIN!) Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make
I CO2 powered pellet gun does wonders.. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: Bob Rentfro [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make I don't have to worry about the cold...although it did get to 31 degrees last night (and she started right up...). What spins me up is the stupid neighbor's cat. I hate to have paw prints on my car. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K '01 VW Beetle TDI 61K (CLEAN AGAIN!) Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:40 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make We don't have that problem down here Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 9:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] mistakes a diesel owner should not make 240D cranked a little slow when I was going home from work yesterday. No problem, I told myself, just slap on the battery charger overnight. When I got home, parked the car outside intending to put it in the garage (and attach the battery charger) after supper. Got involved in a three hour household project and forgot all about the car. Walked out of the house and into the garage at 7:30 this morning. Hey, where's my car? Oooops, it was outside in mid-teen temps with a non-100% battery. Glow plug light didn't come on, either (a common problem when the car is really cold). So ... before walking to my office (just a few blocks) I hooked up the battery charger! Note to self -- put the car in the garage immediately after arriving at the house, especially in the winter. -- 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
