Re: [MBZ] Hood Shield Adhesive - need to remove residue of old one - for 91 300D Turbo 2.5
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My new hood/heat pad arrived today and I spent most of 2 hours trying to get the remains of the old pad off so I can glue the new one into place. While much of the foam is gone now, there's still some adhesive left, as well as some very short, hard foam. Is there something that'll take the remainder off? I've tried an Adhesive Remover we sell (worked pretty well but there;s residue), Acetone (did very little) and blasted with high prrssure water to get rid of the bits and pieces (worked) - I used a large weave scotch brite like pad with a handle attached - But there;s still some hard stuff (that I may leave) - and some foam which I believe needs to come off. The 3M Adhesive remover is about as good as it gets, but after the adhesive cures for 15-20 years, there is not much (short of atomic weapons) that is really effective. It is not necessary that the surface be absolutely flat - mine sure wasn't - just no BIG bumps. I used a wooden scraper. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
Drum roll please. For sale, 1979 240D. 302kmi, auxiliary fuel tank. Perfect for biodiesel operation, has 1000 mile range. Not perfect, but looks pretty good. Rust-free. Reluctant cold-starter, but has started every time for me so far. Very clean inside, you can date with this car and not be ashamed. $2500 See http://cathey.dogear.com/mb240dsale.html for pictures and more information. OK, I don't expect you guys to buy it, I'm planning to list it on nearby Craigs lists to start, especially in Seattle. But I'd appreciate feedback on the web site, etc. I'm planning to redo the pictures if I can get a nice overcast day while it's still clean. The hazy sun resulted in pictures that are much more washed-out looking than the car deserves. Also need to get an engine compartment shot, I seem to have forgotten that one. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Hood Shield Adhesive - need to remove residue of old one - for 91 300D Turbo 2.5
I had good luck with the 3M adhesive remover (contains solvents). Same manufacturer as the correct adhesive. Spray it on and let it soak a couple minutes, it will even soften up thick coats of Liquid Nails applied with a caulking gun. Peter
Re: [MBZ] draining torque converter
In my 84 300D, I could work a huge socket (22mm) onto the crankshaft and 27mm, IIRC. 22mm is the PS pump, usually a fine alternative for turning the engine over. turn it by hand. Now, there's a fan shroud in the way, at the minimum. Is there an easier way to turn the engine? See above! But working the wrench onto the crank nut is best because you can work it while lying under the car looking for the TC drain plug. Also, since I can't start the car right now, which way does the engine turn? Clockwise, when standing in front of it. (Hint: look at fan blades. They work _with_ the prevailing wind through the engine compartment.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 190D, fan clutch and other 190 questions
I suppose an oven will get to a 105. Hendrik - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 8:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D, fan clutch and other 190 questions You're going to have a hard time getting that pot of boiling water above 100 -- -- it takes a pressurized environment to get it above 100 - like in an engine cooling system. I will say 105, without checking a manual. Throw it in a pot of water with a thermometer as if it were a thermostat hook your trusty multimeter to it and see where it shows 0 resistance while it heats up. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.3.5/300 - Release Date: 3/04/2006
Re: [MBZ] draining torque converter
Hello Sunil,
I use a large flat blade screw driver and turn the engine by wedgeing the
screwdriver in the hole next to the one the TC drain plug will appear and
work the engine around - making sure to turn the engine in its normal
direction od travel. Clockwise when viewed standing in front of the car and
looking toward the radiator IIRC.
Good luck - BTW, do me a favor - when you remove the TC plug, look so see if
it has a alum washer on the plug please.
There's some smaller openings you;ll see near a large opening on the bottom
of the torque converter housing - the plug will appear
in the larger opening. Use the smaller openings to wedge the screwdriver
in - and pry the TC around.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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- Original Message -
From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 6:57 PM
Subject: [MBZ] draining torque converter
I'm draining the ATF out of my 300D and changing the ATF filter. How do
you
turn the engine to line up the drain bolt on the TC?
In my 84 300D, I could work a huge socket (22mm) onto the crankshaft and
turn it by hand. Now, there's a fan shroud in the way, at the minimum.
Is
there an easier way to turn the engine?
Also, since I can't start the car right now, which way does the engine
turn?
--
Sunil Hari
1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi.
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Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away
Exactly. What the MAC doesn't have to deal with is a HUGE variety of hardware and drivers. That's what makes a large part of the difference. Using VPC, you've just eliminated the hardware issues. The VPC presents the same virtual hardware to the OS, regardless of what's underneath. That SHOULD make the OS about as stable as it can be, given the stability of the host OS/hardware. Of course, I do blow up the OS in VPCs, because that's what I'm testing -- what will happen when I do this stupid thing or that -- Recovery is just shut it down with out saving the changes, back up in a virgin state in minutes. Great stuff! I had a graphics shop that was running on PCs, but they were complaining about blowing up the PCs, not stable, etc. When they got to printing color directly to the press, we OK'd the MACs - far better color management. Seems that those creative graphic artists can blow up MACs just as fast as they did PCs - but no they have to support themselves - we won't touch them. On 4/7/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Say what? I can install Windows XP on ANYTHING in about 2 hours. OS 10.4 takes about the same... Windows 98 was garbage, Windows 95 was also garbage. 2000 and XP are quite stable and usable. The problem is the garbage that people load onto them. Like the type R stickers that make cars go faster... -Curt Date: Thu, 6 Apr 2006 21:53:41 -0700 From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed It has more to do with hours wasted trying to keep the POS running. If you have done installs of windows, you can see why a mac user will be very perplexed by a person willing to subject themselves to that torture. Sort of the head scratch I have with Mistress Jill. WTF gets into a boy to want to be hung up with tuna hooks on 100# test line? An OS install for mac takes a few moments and runs. A winblows install can take all weekend to get it nailed down right. - Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. ___ 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, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] 300D Bundtcake Rims
I lost a few on my '70 220D hitting pot holes on country roads - but traced the failure back to very rusty clips on the back of the covers. The car spent it's first 10 years/100,000 miles in MN, driven year round. Not surprising that those clips failed. I found out that three good clips could keep the covers on Here's a question I've had: Has anyone seen or heard of the wheelcovers popping off a Mercedes under hard cornering? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
After I got done with the computer junk I left the dungeon, only to find it had clouded over already. So I went back outside and took some replacement pictures. They're on there now, along with a few I'd missed (like the engine!) http://cathey.dogear.com/mb240dsale.html Please comment! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
You better recheck the engine pics...I'm getting a 404. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel info from chevron
redghost wrote: What of all the shuttered refineries. They are just dormant superfund sites. I am sure that somebody will get the bright idea to fire them back up. Towards the end of when I lived in Alma, MI, Lamar-Diamond-Shamrock bought out the former Total oil refinery and dismantled it. I don't know the whole story, but the rumor I heard was that it was so old and so lacking in pollution controls that it was worth more as scrap and for pollution reduction credits than as an operating refinery. I remember driving past the huge flare towers, when I was a kid, and smelling the strong sulfur odor. Every time there was a fire there the property values on that end of town dropped a bit more. The big question people were mulling over when I left was what to do with the creek that runs through the property. Apparently there was so much petroleum waste in it that the creek bottom looked like asphalt.
Re: [MBZ] Advice on Timing Chain Replacement (was: 300tdtimingchainissues)
I ordered up the parts from rusty this morning Once I heard he sponcered the list and that the part will be brand new from rusty... it was a no brainer.. Should have it by the first of next week and will swap that timing chain out and suspect the car will run a little better I've read through the process a few times now in my mcparts manual and it seems like a real straight forward procedure --- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm guessing that Hue doesn't know about Big Baboon's history. Bottom line is - buyer beware. Many horror stories. This list boycots him for many reasons, not the least of which was his attempt to hijack Rusty's business name. On 4/6/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yes Rick Knoble wrote: Here is one on ebay for 59.00... seems to be the cheapest around... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MERCEDES-DIESEL-TURBO-DIESEL-TIMING-CHAIN-240D-300D-SD_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33625QQitemZ8054279146QQrdZ1 Isn't that Big Baboon? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '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 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
OK, I fixed the links in the thing (a bit of case sensitivity that I messed up). I've also rearranged things per my wife's suggestions. (She was a computer layout person, so her input is usually good.) http://cathey.dogear.com/mb240dsale.html -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 190D, fan clutch and other 190 questions
On Apr 7, 2006, at 6:37 PM, OK Don wrote: You're going to have a hard time getting that pot of boiling water above 100 -- -- it takes a pressurized environment to get it above 100 - like in an engine cooling system. Hmmm. Heat it directcly with a propane torch or something. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] For Sale: 1985 380SE
came thru fine chuck Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi all, I'm posting this for a friend.. Bud, who owns MB Motors in Phoenix AZ 1985 380SE - Blue on Blue - 190kmiles Bad Transmission (Car was driven into shop) Heads Removed - Engine was running Maintenance Records for last 5-6 years at MB Motors Excellent Body Interior in very good condition Optima Orange Battery Recent AC Compressor Photos available ... email me offline at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Car is now in his shop. $750.00 OBO.. Shipping is responsibility of buyer. Call Bud - 602-326-6210 Take care, Chuck Phoenix 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] is there rubber in the injection pump? seals? O-rings?
They were ALL lubed by motor oil. The 616 and back(115 and older) were not connected to the engine oil circuit, instead had their own reservoir which had to be changed and topped off from time to time. Loren Faeth wrote: Engine oil lubricating the IP is not true for OM 621 and at least some 615 engines. Does anyone know where the cutoff was between the fuel lubricated pumps and crankcase oil lubricated pumps? I think it was mid 70s somewhere. My 66 engines are fuel lubricated. My 81 240D is engine lubed. Loren At 12:10 PM 4/7/2006, you wrote: Other than the delivery valve o-rings, I'm not aware of any rubber seals that come into direct contact with the fuel in an inline MB injection pump. They use engine oil for lubricating the pump internals. On 4/7/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and does it come into contact with fuel or just motor oil? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (212k) '84 300D (211k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) ___ 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 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] is there rubber in the injection pump? seals? O-rings?
your 115 300D is lubed from the engine, no worries. R A Bennell wrote: Wasn't there a thread on this not long ago. My recollection then, and please correct me if I am wrong, is that only engines before a certain date needed oil actually added to the injection pump. I thought I had determined that my 1976 115 300D was new enough to lube the injection pump via the engine oil and did not need to look for a plug to pour oil into the pump itself. If that is not true, please correct me as I will do it and hope my predecessors had enough sense to do so as well. Randy B -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] M1 ATF Change - Was - DieselPurge
On Apr 7, 2006, at 6:37 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: I'll be eager to see how things work for you. I had found that shift quality started to deteriorate at 20-25kmi using conventional ATF and at about 30-35kmi using Mobil 1. Marshall I'll let you know. The stuff isn't worth it to me if it doesn't reduce wear/particles and allow extended drain intervals. I only wish I had saved a sample of whatever was in it prior to switching to Amsoil syn ATF. Tranny has worked perfectly since I got it and still does, time and miles will tell. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
[MBZ] Testing the Auxilliary Fans
Howdy -
How do I test them - without waiting for a 95F+ day with the AC on and the
temp rising?
TIA --
91 300D Turbo 2.5
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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[MBZ] 1982 300 CDT Runs on and on and on ...
I have just purchased a 1982 300 CDT. When I shut the car off at the key it runs on and on. Lately it will shut off when I open the driver's door (coincidence or design?) or maybe it tires of me pushing the stop button under the hood. Can anyone direct me to the cause and the fix of this annoyance. Other then that I love the car. Thanks in advance. Dan
Re: [MBZ] 1982 300 CDT Runs on and on and on ...
You have a vacuum leak somewhere in the door locks. Probably, the locks are down when you pull the key out, and when you open the door the locks going up closes the leak and allows the engine to shut down. They're pretty easy to diagnose, but more of a pain to actually repair. On 4/7/06, Dan Schriber [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have just purchased a 1982 300 CDT. When I shut the car off at the key it runs on and on. Lately it will shut off when I open the driver's door (coincidence or design?) or maybe it tires of me pushing the stop button under the hood. Can anyone direct me to the cause and the fix of this annoyance. Other then that I love the car. Thanks in advance. Dan ___ 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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Hood Shield Adhesive - need to remove residue of old one - for 91 300D Turbo 2.5
I scraped as much of the slop off as I could, it was definitely NOT factory adhesive. I didn't get it all, on the assumption that if it was stuck that well it wasn't going to fall off any time soon. The new pad is still up there two years later. Peter
Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away
Living in both the Mac and PC world for some 20 years now, I still find the Mac much easier to keep functioning. There are some limitations on hardware, but not on the upper end (any networkable printer is very likely to be Mac compatible, at least with a generic Postscript driver). PCs, on the other hand, require HUGE effort to get compatible drivers, SCSI was always a big pain, and so forth. Macs are somewhat more tempermental in some ways (i.e. no slave drive on revision 1 BW G3s) and memory isn't always standard, but I've always had fewer headaches with them. A couple of driver packages has always taken care of the hardware (mostly hard drive) problems. I did find one of the few drives completely unusable with my Wallstreet G3 laptop quite by chance, but all in all, I've spent much less time making my Macs work than my PCs/ Certainly, the OS is much less troublesome. Up to OS X, installation and re-installation was a breeze. OS X takes somewhat longer (as a friend of mine says, Linux/Unix is patch heaven), but is still less of a hassle than XP or any earlier version. Managing extensions is very easy on the mac, unlike a PC pre-XP/2000, and memory management is a whole different ball of wax, although that issue is thankfully gone -- anyone else remember when 512k of memory was a lot? As far as users screwing things up, what can they possibly be doing other than actual damage? Using any standard software is pretty much transparent, and Macs no more sensitive to damage from inappropriate hot swapping things than PCs. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Epilog: Rough Starting 350SDL
fyi: I just RR'd #5 glow plug on my OM 603 last night. Yes, it was a bear, but with patience and a 3/8 universal joint, it's doable. On 4/7/06, ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall, Thanks for the troubleshooting guide.GP #3 is bad and will be replaced this week. It looks like a bear to get at, but nothing like a challange! Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (213k) '84 300D (211k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away
-- anyone else remember when 512k of memory was a lot? I remember when 5k was a lot! My first computer had 256 bytes of RAM. (Still does, actually, in that I still have it. But I added 1k of RAM to it somewhere along the line.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 1982 300 CDT Runs on and on and on ...
I have just purchased a 1982 300 CDT. When I shut the car off at the key it runs on and on. Lately it will shut off when I open the driver's door Classic vacuum leak. If you don't already, you must have a MityVac, preferably one of the newer/better ones that does pressure too. Is it just when you swing open the door, or do the locks move first? If the former, you have a cracked vacuum hose going through the door hinge area. But if cycling the locks is what makes it shut off you have a torn diaphragm in one of the doors, or the trunk. Great fun to find and fix, but you start chasing those at the tees under the front floormats. (Under the black plastic channels.) There are five diaphragm-equipped dinguses to break. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
First bite on the car, and it's a scam. I look forward to the coming days! I'm glad that this bozo is interested in my Goods for sale, and can't read. (Or write!) Let's see. Dear BLANK, go BLANK yourself. ... and get better mail-merge, spelling, and grammar programs! -- Jim I am Kelvin smith from US, colorado spring, currently an automobile dealer here in London, France, westafrica. I do business worldwide like buying New Used Autos for sales and all kinds of Electronics.I was just going through the Classified ads and I then came across the advert concerning your Goods for sale, am very much interested in purchasing. So kindly let me know the features, condition as well as the price you are willing to sell.
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
Jim, just tell him the car is in Nigeria and a money wire transfer to you is required. Free shipping to wherever he wants the car. On 4/7/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: First bite on the car, and it's a scam. I look forward to the coming days! I'm glad that this bozo is interested in my Goods for sale, and can't read. (Or write!) Let's see. Dear BLANK, go BLANK yourself. ... and get better mail-merge, spelling, and grammar programs! -- Jim I am Kelvin smith from US, colorado spring, currently an automobile dealer here in London, France, westafrica. I do business worldwide like buying New Used Autos for sales and all kinds of Electronics.I was just going through the Classified ads and I then came across the advert concerning your Goods for sale, am very much interested in purchasing. So kindly let me know the features, condition as well as the price you are willing to sell. ___ 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 -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K Stardust 1985 380SL 145K Blue Belle 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D
That car is just about a duplicate of one that was owned by an Uncle of mine in San Mateo from '79 to about '92 when they bought a new Camry for my Aunt. Mileage was about 125K and it sold for $3500. Never been hit and almost always out of the California sunlight. That's 14 years ago. I had to laugh when I saw the Racor separator. It's installed wrong. Was. It's supposed to be vertical. For my '78 300D, I made a steel bracket to mount it vertically above that hole (in the pic) in the fender well. Solved my injector nailing problems. Marshall don't like em. I don't care because I have hands on personal experience. RLE/Seattle/woulda bought that 240 had I known it was available
Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away
I remember going to the software store and thinking I was a hotshot because I had a 14MB harddrive! This was after using the dual 5 1/4 floppy with no drive at work! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD
[MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid
The steering on my 'new' 124 300D seemed stiff, at least compared to the 240D. I checked the pump reservoir-it is about half full. I can't see any marks-how full should it be? What PS fluid besides MB or FEBI can I use that I could get locally without going to the stealer's? TIA. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI -
Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away
I come from mainly a DOS-Windows world but work with Unix during school. So at work we are doing some major number crunching (8-10Gbytes of data) so we built a Win XP x64 box. It removed memory constraints but was not fast. So I went to install Linux (red hat fedora core 4). Spent about a day trying to install video drivers, never could get them compile correctly etc. Contacted some Linux gurus they spent hours trying. Finally gave up. I have not tried OSX or Mac yet but have been considering it now that I can boot XP on the hardware if needed. I love the idea of BSD (OSX), I like the OSX user interface better than XP. The only two problems I have with OSX is #1 learning a new OS #2 Programs that only run on XP like CAD software Linux is great if you spend you life learning the OS, but for some of us a computer is a tool which increases the value of our time. Linux for me decreases the value of my time as it takes me extra time for configuring and using the OS. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Zedic Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 3:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away I remember going to the software store and thinking I was a hotshot because I had a 14MB harddrive! This was after using the dual 5 1/4 floppy with no drive at work! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD ___ 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] Belt Noise
Hello Listers! I have a lot of noise coming from what I think is the serpentine belt- seems to happen when it is damp outside. Belt dressing quiets things down to total silence for about 5 minutes, then the sound comes back. Any ideas? Could this be belt tension? Can I adjust belt tension or is it automatic with the tensioner? Anything I can check? I have a replacment belt. Thanks. John Peterson Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 78k
[MBZ] Diesel Purge Success
Took me about 45 minutes this morning to run a can of this elixir through my machine. Engine idles much better and quiter My wife was so impressed she made me breakfast. My sunroof is still jammed, suppose a second can might fix it? -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 1987 300SDL 240KMI 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 190Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer, 80 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that is!
Re: [MBZ] Belt Noise
Using a large screw driver {Be careful!} side load the belt ternsioner
and shock assembly, while it's making noise. I'm betting the noise
will subside. Buy new M/B parts from Rusty, replace shock bearing
assembly. Good for another 100KMI
That's my experience..
--
Regards,
Peter T. Arnold
1987 300SDL 240KMI
1995 F-250 PowerChoke 190Kmi
1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen
Wife has a Cruizer, 80 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that
is!
On Sat, 8 Apr 2006 09:00:07 -0400, you wrote:
Hello Listers!
I have a lot of noise coming from what I think is the serpentine belt- seems
to happen when it is damp outside. Belt dressing quiets things down to total
silence for about 5 minutes, then the sound comes back.
Any ideas? Could this be belt tension? Can I adjust belt tension or is it
automatic with the tensioner? Anything I can check? I have a replacment
belt.
Thanks.
John Peterson
Kingston RI 1991 300D 2.5 78k
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Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid
there should be a white plastic thingy on the center post that has marks on it that say Min 20, max 20, min 80, and max 80 -- those are the different fill lines for different engine temperatures (in C). I'm 99% sure you can use ATF - most people do I put the MB stuff in b/c it's not red. On 4/8/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The steering on my 'new' 124 300D seemed stiff, at least compared to the 240D. I checked the pump reservoir-it is about half full. I can't see any marks-how full should it be? What PS fluid besides MB or FEBI can I use that I could get locally without going to the stealer's? TIA. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI - ___ 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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away
On Saturday 08 April 2006 6:56, Trampas wrote: Linux is great if you spend you life learning the OS, but for some of us a computer is a tool which increases the value of our time. Linux for me decreases the value of my time as it takes me extra time for configuring and using the OS. I have been using LInux for a decade or so. I initially made the switch from Windoze based on the fact that I was spending several hours per month diagnosing problems, restoring registries, etc after crashes and I figured that my time would be better spent learning a stable OS rather than bandaiding a total POS like Windoze 98. I have used several Linux distros. I am not by any means a computer whiz, ubernerd, etc. There is a great deal of variation from distro to distro in terms of ease of installation and configuration. Installing and configuring Red Hat is not necessarily the best intro to Linux. Had you started with Mepis, Ubuntu, Kubuntu, etc, you may have had a more pleasant experience. Using Linux is no more difficult than using XP or OSX from a daily user's perspective. The difference in daily use is that you are using a different windows manager and different applications, i.e., OpenOffice rather than M$ Office, the GIMP rather than Photoshop, Firefox or Konqueror rather than M$ Internet Explorer. These transitions are easy to make, IMO. KDE in particular is very similar to Windows in layout. The big differences between Linux and other OSs become apparent when you are functioning more in an administration mode. In this mode, there will be a learning curve, but with Linux you will be learning a system which is really elegant in most respects. Initial configuration of a linux OS can occasionally present challenges, but it is a wee bit of pain, followed by countless hours of using an OS which costs nothing, doesn't crash and doesn't need anti-virus software. Lee
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
Page comes back to me as mime type text/plain. Not sure if it's on my end (proxy) or on yours. I assume most of folks on this list use IE to view your pages. I'm using Firefox 1.5 FWIW.. ...Kevin Jim Cathey said: Drum roll please. For sale, 1979 240D. 302kmi, auxiliary fuel tank. Perfect for biodiesel operation, has 1000 mile range. Not perfect, but looks pretty good. Rust-free. Reluctant cold-starter, but has started every time for me so far. Very clean inside, you can date with this car and not be ashamed. $2500 See http://cathey.dogear.com/mb240dsale.html for pictures and more information. OK, I don't expect you guys to buy it, I'm planning to list it on nearby Craigs lists to start, especially in Seattle. But I'd appreciate feedback on the web site, etc. I'm planning to redo the pictures if I can get a nice overcast day while it's still clean. The hazy sun resulted in pictures that are much more washed-out looking than the car deserves. Also need to get an engine compartment shot, I seem to have forgotten that one. -- 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 -- Thank God for Microsoft -- Linus Torvalds
Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid
OK-thanks Sunil. I wondered about that white thing-on the 123 the fill line is in in the casting. I found out that my FLAPS can order the MB ps fluid. There is also a foreign car shop that supposedly sells it. Yes, I use the ATF in the 240D. How do you like the upgrade form 123 to 124? Seems like a lot of us are doing that now. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI - there should be a white plastic thingy on the center post that has marks on it that say Min 20, max 20, min 80, and max 80 -- those are the different fill lines for different engine temperatures (in C). I'm 99% sure you can use ATF - most people do I put the MB stuff in b/c it's not red. - ___ 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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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] Diesel Purge Success
My sunroof is still jammed, suppose a second can might fix it? If spilled in the right place! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid
I really like the 124 as a driving machine, but maintenance on it is harder b/c the spaces are tighter. Also, the 124 really -looks- like a modern car with modern features, while the 123 and 115 I had before looked like something that a Bond villain would drive. There are ups and downs to both. But the best thing about the 124 is the lack of rust. Also, I'm 99% sure that the turbo in my 123 was non-functional. I think that if I had a turbocharged, no-rust 123 I'd be just as happy as I am with my 124. On 4/8/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK-thanks Sunil. I wondered about that white thing-on the 123 the fill line is in in the casting. I found out that my FLAPS can order the MB ps fluid. There is also a foreign car shop that supposedly sells it. Yes, I use the ATF in the 240D. How do you like the upgrade form 123 to 124? Seems like a lot of us are doing that now. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI - there should be a white plastic thingy on the center post that has marks on it that say Min 20, max 20, min 80, and max 80 -- those are the different fill lines for different engine temperatures (in C). I'm 99% sure you can use ATF - most people do I put the MB stuff in b/c it's not red. - ___ 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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ 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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Belt Noise
I have a lot of noise coming from what I think is the serpentine belt- seems to happen when it is damp outside. Belt dressing quiets things down to total silence for about 5 minutes, then the sound comes back. Certainly try another belt, but while it's off check all the accessories for excess resistance. What kind of sound is it? If screechy/squeaky it could be a dragging accessory, or a bad bearing on the tensioner. If more of a rattling look hard at the tensioner and the attachment of the crank pulley. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid
On Apr 8, 2006, at 10:40 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: OK-thanks Sunil. I wondered about that white thing-on the 123 the fill line is in in the casting. I found out that my FLAPS can order the MB ps fluid. There is also a foreign car shop that supposedly sells it. Yes, I use the ATF in the 240D. How do you like the upgrade form 123 to 124? Seems like a lot of us are doing that now. Dwight Giles, Jr There is no reason not to use Dexron III w/Mercron or your favorite synthetic ATF. I use Amsoil and have used M 1. No problems and with old fluid there was slight but noticeable binding or resistance that is no longer present. Changing with Dexron yielded similar results. I assume you'll be replacing the filter too. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D
I had to laugh when I saw the Racor separator. It's installed wrong. Was. I just pulled it out to photograph it. It sits in its place vertically. You can see it in one of the engine photographs. RLE/Seattle/woulda bought that 240 had I known it was available Still not too late! :-) Page comes back to me as mime type text/plain. Not sure if it's on my end (proxy) or on yours. I assume most of folks on this list use IE to view your pages. I'm using Firefox 1.5 FWIW.. Your end I assume. Firefox 1.0.7 (Mac OS X) is what I use here. No other problems like that reported with the site. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid
...the 123 and 115 I had before looked like something that a Bond villain would drive. No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to drive! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Diesel Purge Success
Peter T. Arnold wrote: My sunroof is still jammed, suppose a second can might fix it? That MIGHT depend on what you do with the can and it's contents. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
[MBZ] Pinstripes?
Anyone have an experience pinstriping a car? My 300D has pretty sad-looking adhesive pinstripes running down its flanks. I'd rather not have the stripes at all and would just rip them off and be done with it, but they've left the paint underneath permanently striped and it looks worse without them. So since I'm stuck with stripes, I might as well have the proper two-tone painted kind. Google has revealed a wide assortment of stencil tape so I'll at least be able to do straight lines, but also a plethora of special paint and brushes, which are probably overkill for my purpose. My thought is that with the stencil, all I should need is a generic brush and some touch-up paint, or is the quality all in the application media? The car is Manilla Beige and I think brown and dark red might make nice compliments. It may not look any better when I'm done, but it will at least look differently. Thanks, Tom
Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes?
Anyone have an experience pinstriping a car? My 300D has pretty sad-looking adhesive pinstripes running down its flanks. I'd rather not have the stripes at all and would just rip them off and be done with it, but they've left the paint underneath permanently striped and it looks worse without them. So since I'm stuck with stripes, I might as well have the proper two-tone painted kind. Have you gotten a quote from an auto trim place for redoing the adhesive striping? It might not be that bad. The adhesive striping on our SDL is failing now. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Belt Noise
John Peterson wrote: Hello Listers! I have a lot of noise coming from what I think is the serpentine belt- seems to happen when it is damp outside. Belt dressing quiets things down to total silence for about 5 minutes, then the sound comes back. Any ideas? Could this be belt tension? Can I adjust belt tension or is it automatic with the tensioner? Anything I can check? I have a replacment belt. The belt tensioner usually requires attention every 75kmi or so. The bearing of the tensioner and the idler wear and if the idler starts to cock even slightly (look down at the idler from above, to see if the idler wheel is absolutely parallel to the belt) service is required. Sometimes the idler is all that's require. Almost as often, the lever will require replacement. Any time either the idler or lever is replaced it's usually desirable to replace the shock absorber. If the engine has more than 150-175 kmi on it, I'd replace the spring as well. Belts usually last 60+kmi. PLEASE do NOT EVER use any kind of belt dressing. If the belt makes noise, find out why and fix it. On the OM60x engine, if the belt fails you are dead in the water. http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/13-3200hw.pdf http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/13-343.pdf http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/13-1202hw.pdf The procedure for checking the belt is insane when they pull out the compression tester!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 PS fluid
Right now I just need to top off until I get time to change filter, etc. . I am not sure what is in there no -not red-almost feels like synthetic oil. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 130K miles Wickford, RI There is no reason not to use Dexron III w/Mercron or your favorite synthetic ATF. I use Amsoil and have used M 1. No problems and with old fluid there was slight but noticeable binding or resistance that is no longer present. Changing with Dexron yielded similar results. I assume you'll be replacing the filter too. 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] Pinstripes?
I've had my wife's last 3 cars hand striped by a local fellow, cost is about $125.00 0n her Crizer. It looks grand, it's repairable, and unique. Paint on my 300SDL is not worthy of the efforet. Pete On Sat, 08 Apr 2006 10:19:44 -0500, you wrote: Anyone have an experience pinstriping a car? My 300D has pretty sad-looking adhesive pinstripes running down its flanks. I'd rather not have the stripes at all and would just rip them off and be done with it, but they've left the paint underneath permanently striped and it looks worse without them. So since I'm stuck with stripes, I might as well have the proper two-tone painted kind. Google has revealed a wide assortment of stencil tape so I'll at least be able to do straight lines, but also a plethora of special paint and brushes, which are probably overkill for my purpose. My thought is that with the stencil, all I should need is a generic brush and some touch-up paint, or is the quality all in the application media? The car is Manilla Beige and I think brown and dark red might make nice compliments. It may not look any better when I'm done, but it will at least look differently. Thanks, Tom ___ 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] Belt Noise
Few months ago I was experiencing the same thing in my '87 wagon. Managed to ignore it a bit too long one day I got a call from my wife's cell. It had thrown the belt had to be towed home. Turned out that the alternator pulley was loose; nut had backed out ~1/16 which was enough. I wound up replacing the alternator with a 90A from an E300D as there was one available close by and the wiring harness for that unit is fairly inexpensive. joe
[MBZ] tranny ATF dipstick amount
How much fluid does it take to go from the bottom mark on the dipstick to the top (full) mark? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] tranny ATF dipstick amount
IIRC, 0.3 L in a 123 car. On 4/8/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How much fluid does it take to go from the bottom mark on the dipstick to the top (full) mark? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work ___ 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 -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
[MBZ] 350 sdl glow plugs
Just a note for glow plug removal. You will save yourself a lot of grief if you remove the intake manifold. Constantine
[MBZ] generator ??
Stopped by a garage sale and could not pass up an 8 hp Homilite LR4400 generator - looks to be in good cosmetic shape, for $25. It does not have an owner's manual. It does have the dreaded pull start Briggs Stratton engine that I have had such a hard time starting in the past. Do any of you have any comments about getting it started? I had planned to just give it a shot of ether. My mechanic son is heading to the Middle East for some months and won't be around to help until much of hurricane season is over. PO used it two years ago [area lot power for a week], had it serviced at the end of '04 and then did not start or use it for the '05 season [has service stickers from '99 '04]. Full tank of gas seems to be ok, but I don't know how 'bad' gas smells or how long it will be okay [making the assumption they did not use a stabilizer in it]. Also, as I don't seem to be able to locate an owners manual for it, I am wondering how much a 4000kw unit will power. I am interested in the water pump, a refrigerator and at best a small window AC unit [probably switching between the AC and frig]. I had really wanted a diesel self starting unit but the price made me decide to try this one. Thoughts appreciated. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 273k Mobil 1Delvac
Re: [MBZ] draining torque converter
Thanks for all your help - spun the TC around via Larry's method and
drained it. rather, it's draining now. time to put everything back
together.
YES - there IS an aluminum washer on the plug.
On 4/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello Sunil,
I use a large flat blade screw driver and turn the engine by wedgeing the
screwdriver in the hole next to the one the TC drain plug will appear and
work the engine around - making sure to turn the engine in its normal
direction od travel. Clockwise when viewed standing in front of the car
and
looking toward the radiator IIRC.
Good luck - BTW, do me a favor - when you remove the TC plug, look so see
if
it has a alum washer on the plug please.
There's some smaller openings you;ll see near a large opening on the
bottom
of the torque converter housing - the plug will appear
in the larger opening. Use the smaller openings to wedge the screwdriver
in - and pry the TC around.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 6:57 PM
Subject: [MBZ] draining torque converter
I'm draining the ATF out of my 300D and changing the ATF filter. How do
you
turn the engine to line up the drain bolt on the TC?
In my 84 300D, I could work a huge socket (22mm) onto the crankshaft and
turn it by hand. Now, there's a fan shroud in the way, at the minimum.
Is
there an easier way to turn the engine?
Also, since I can't start the car right now, which way does the engine
turn?
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Re: [MBZ] generator ??
I'd dump the gas into a container and run it in say your lawnmower, check the oil, see if the spark plug is new and the right type for the engine in the past two problem engines I had trouble starting here were traced back to the wrong plug and gapping. (idiot mower repair folks). a 4kw generator will power 4000W/120V = 32 amps. Mind electrical motors can draw more amps at startup time, I'd check the amp requires for the pump and your A/C unit I'd suspect they could be 15 amps each, but that is max draw, and power consumption for usage would be less. so likely would need to bring on each unit separately. Try running your A/C and the fridge and then kick the water pump on and see what happens... I've a 7.5Kw unit which we run monthly for an 1/2 hour just to ensure it will start when it's needed, likely during raging winter storms with 90 Kpm winds and driving rain, ask me if I'm happy to mess with it at 6:00am so we can have lights coffee as we wait for the power company to restore service. On 8-Apr-06, at 10:40 AM, BillR wrote: Also, as I don't seem to be able to locate an owners manual for it, I am wondering how much a 4000kw unit will power. I am interested in the water pump, a refrigerator and at best a small window AC unit [probably switching between the AC and frig]. I had really wanted a diesel self starting unit but the price made me decide to try this one. John 1983 300TDt 374k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990 300TDt 174k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 173k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac)
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
Another beautiful morning. I was told here yesterday that the glow plug holes can be brushed out using a .22 rifle cleaning brush for a noticeable effect on cold starting, there _was_ a considerable amount of soot in them when I had the plugs out before. May try this today, it's pretty easy to get the plugs out. I think I'll first have a look at the spare 615 head I've got so I can see what I'm facing. (The .22 brush may be best for the smaller pencil plugs rather than these series plugs. Do I even _have_ a .22 metal rifle brush?) By the time I made it into the woods to look at the spare head it has started to rain. Great. The spare head tells me that the .22 brush ought to work just fine. I looked, and I have _two_ bore brushes that ought to work. I checked the voltage drop on the plugs, and that dratted #3 was again over 2V, versus the 1V spec. So I pulled them all out and cleaned them. They were much less sooty than the last time, the Italian tuneups seem to have worked. Brushing out the bores didn't yield much. I swapped the one iffy plug with the one spare glow plug I have. A prospective buyer stopped by and we went for a test drive. He's local, and interested in a biodiesel-mobile. The first real nibble! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] generator ??
an owner's manual. It does have the dreaded pull start Briggs Stratton engine that I have had such a hard time starting in the past. Do any of you have any comments about getting it started? I had planned to just give it a shot of ether. That'll do it. It's what I do on such things. locate an owners manual for it, I am wondering how much a 4000kw unit will power. I am interested in the water pump, a refrigerator and at best a small window AC unit [probably switching between the AC and frig]. For $25 you can learn to live with it! 4kW will run a fair amount, I have a 1600W one that will run the AC in the camper. That's a 30A generator. Just beware that if it's a 220V unit, you can only draw 2kW off of each side. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] generator ??
If the gas is old, it will smell like varnish. A good idea to replace it and drain the carb bowl as well. Throw a new spark plug and some fresh oil in it and it should fire off. there isn't a whole lot more to go wrong unless it's pretty old test run it and if it doesn't just inhale oil it would be a good idea to put synthetic oil in. Those little portable jobs weren't designed for continuous use ,synthetic will help them survive a long term usage like a hurricane outage Look around you should find a calculator onthe net to figure out the usage of your appliences pump etc to see how much you can run at a time ---Robert BillR wrote: Stopped by a garage sale and could not pass up an 8 hp Homilite LR4400 generator - looks to be in good cosmetic shape, for $25. It does not have an owner's manual. It does have the dreaded pull start Briggs Stratton engine that I have had such a hard time starting in the past. Do any of you have any comments about getting it started? I had planned to just give it a shot of ether. My mechanic son is heading to the Middle East for some months and won't be around to help until much of hurricane season is over. PO used it two years ago [area lot power for a week], had it serviced at the end of '04 and then did not start or use it for the '05 season [has service stickers from '99 '04]. Full tank of gas seems to be ok, but I don't know how 'bad' gas smells or how long it will be okay [making the assumption they did not use a stabilizer in it]. Also, as I don't seem to be able to locate an owners manual for it, I am wondering how much a 4000kw unit will power. I am interested in the water pump, a refrigerator and at best a small window AC unit [probably switching between the AC and frig]. I had really wanted a diesel self starting unit but the price made me decide to try this one. Thoughts appreciated. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 273k Mobil 1Delvac ___ 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] generator ??
Thanks John. I don't have a lawn mower [wife made me get rid of all yard equipment after my heart attack and bypass]. I snuck in a pressure washer [easy start Honda engine] so I will burn it in that. It is quite uncomfortable around here in the summer with no AC, but nothing like blowing snow and such. Main need is water and some way to keep food safe. Had a BIG oak split in the back yard this AM, and will have to take down the rest for safety reasons, so will have fire wood for years to come. I've printed out your stuff and will go by that. Thanks again. Bill BillR Jacksonville FL -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John M McIntosh Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 3:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] generator ?? I'd dump the gas into a container and run it in say your lawnmower, check the oil, see if the spark plug is new and the right type for the engine in the past two problem engines I had trouble starting here were traced back to the wrong plug and gapping. (idiot mower repair folks). a 4kw generator will power 4000W/120V = 32 amps. Mind electrical motors can draw more amps at startup time, I'd check the amp requires for the pump and your A/C unit I'd suspect they could be 15 amps each, but that is max draw, and power consumption for usage would be less. so likely would need to bring on each unit separately. Try running your A/C and the fridge and then kick the water pump on and see what happens... I've a 7.5Kw unit which we run monthly for an 1/2 hour just to ensure it will start when it's needed, likely during raging winter storms with 90 Kpm winds and driving rain, ask me if I'm happy to mess with it at 6:00am so we can have lights coffee as we wait for the power company to restore service. On 8-Apr-06, at 10:40 AM, BillR wrote: Also, as I don't seem to be able to locate an owners manual for it, I am wondering how much a 4000kw unit will power. I am interested in the water pump, a refrigerator and at best a small window AC unit [probably switching between the AC and frig]. I had really wanted a diesel self starting unit but the price made me decide to try this one. John 1983 300TDt 374k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990 300TDt 174k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 173k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ 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] generator ??
Thanks Jim. Yes, it does have a 220v capacity. I will not be using the 220v pump, just the 110v. That is adequate without the sprinklers. It does pay to drive through that sort of neighborhood once in awhile [beautiful point of land on the St. Johns River here in Jax]. Nice folks who seemed to have things professionally maintained before, and when the husband died and it wouldn't start just wanted to get it out of the way. Good enough for me, as long as another of my sons is around to help me get it started. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 273k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 3:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] generator ?? an owner's manual. It does have the dreaded pull start Briggs Stratton engine that I have had such a hard time starting in the past. Do any of you have any comments about getting it started? I had planned to just give it a shot of ether. That'll do it. It's what I do on such things. locate an owners manual for it, I am wondering how much a 4000kw unit will power. I am interested in the water pump, a refrigerator and at best a small window AC unit [probably switching between the AC and frig]. For $25 you can learn to live with it! 4kW will run a fair amount, I have a 1600W one that will run the AC in the camper. That's a 30A generator. Just beware that if it's a 220V unit, you can only draw 2kW off of each side. -- 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
[MBZ] 1990 300TE is LOUD
My wife took the 1990 300TE for a short trip today, and on the way home, it suddenly got very loud (muffler loud). I just took a quick look, and I can see rusted bits of metal coming out of the tail pipe, and car will backfire when reved up. I am assuming the guts of something let loose, but there are three choices - converter, center muffler, and rear muffler. I guess I will start by taking the rear muffler off and see what I can find, but thought someone may have some advice on which part may have blown out that would cause the car to suddenly get loud. Thanks Dave Wakin
Re: [MBZ] generator ??
Robert - Good idea on the synthetic oil. I'll do that and try to get it fired up in the next few weeks. Gas smells fine, but not worth not knowing. I'll put stabilizer in the fuel supply for storage. My understanding is that the service before it sat for a year included a new plug, but for the small investment there it is worth changing that also. I just hope I don't need it this year either. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Tara Ludwick Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2006 3:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] generator ?? If the gas is old, it will smell like varnish. A good idea to replace it and drain the carb bowl as well. Throw a new spark plug and some fresh oil in it and it should fire off. there isn't a whole lot more to go wrong unless it's pretty old test run it and if it doesn't just inhale oil it would be a good idea to put synthetic oil in. Those little portable jobs weren't designed for continuous use ,synthetic will help them survive a long term usage like a hurricane outage Look around you should find a calculator onthe net to figure out the usage of your appliences pump etc to see how much you can run at a time ---Robert BillR wrote: Stopped by a garage sale and could not pass up an 8 hp Homilite LR4400 generator - looks to be in good cosmetic shape, for $25. It does not have an owner's manual. It does have the dreaded pull start Briggs Stratton engine that I have had such a hard time starting in the past. Do any of you have any comments about getting it started? I had planned to just give it a shot of ether. My mechanic son is heading to the Middle East for some months and won't be around to help until much of hurricane season is over. PO used it two years ago [area lot power for a week], had it serviced at the end of '04 and then did not start or use it for the '05 season [has service stickers from '99 '04]. Full tank of gas seems to be ok, but I don't know how 'bad' gas smells or how long it will be okay [making the assumption they did not use a stabilizer in it]. Also, as I don't seem to be able to locate an owners manual for it, I am wondering how much a 4000kw unit will power. I am interested in the water pump, a refrigerator and at best a small window AC unit [probably switching between the AC and frig]. I had really wanted a diesel self starting unit but the price made me decide to try this one. Thoughts appreciated. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 273k Mobil 1Delvac ___ 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] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update
sent this message last night with attachmentsI'll delete them and maybe Kaleb will allow them later. This afternoon while changing the oil cooler lines, I disconnected the alda line to create more room for my wrenchand there was fresh oil in itbad sign? Here's the latest. I pulled the intake off the front of the turbo and the exhaust off the back. The exhaust was black with soot, but dry. The intake had fresh oil as you can see in the pictures I'll attach. I wiped a spot with my finger (outlined in yellow) and the rest of the oil is outlined in red. Is that bad? Could the oil be going from the turbo directly into the intake? Tomorrow I'm replacing the oil cooler lines, they're moist. Along with that will be the engine mounts, tranny mount, driveline support boot/bearing/dust cap and the rear sway bar links. Right now it's sitting in the drive way with out any oil in the engine, prep'd for the extravaganzacoolerlinesproject. Any suggestions on the turbo oil? On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:00:43 -0600, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This will be tough.my odometer is now working 50% of the timegr love an old car. Always something new to keep you on your toes. Luther On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 20:36 , Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: report back Luther Gulseth wrote: BUT, after sealing the valve cover baffle Thurs/Fri, I don't see anymore white smoke at idle, and it's hardly there at 3000+RPM. THAT may have been most of my useage. I can put 250 on this week and see if the comsumption is still high. On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:18:41 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin kaleb at striplin.net wrote: -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] We can all just throw our Macs away
lee wrote: Initial configuration of a linux OS can occasionally present challenges, but it is a wee bit of pain, followed by countless hours of using an OS which costs nothing, doesn't crash and doesn't need anti-virus software. On typical 32-bit machines, that's true. In fact, the hardware detection in the recent distributions I've used has been pretty much flawless. It was actually a little easier than Windows because I didn't have to hunt down drivers. However, Trampas is talking about a 64-bit machine. Everything I've heard indicates that Linux on 64-bit desktop systems isn't quite ready for prime time. The initial push was to get 64-bit working well on servers, and that means that a lot of the driver support and such isn't quite there for desktop systems. Microsoft went through a similar period with 64-bit Windows XP. However, they can demand that hardware manufacturers write new drivers for them. Linux distributions don't have that kind of pull.
[MBZ] 190e tensioner bolt access
I have a 1991 190e 2.6. The airpump seized (conveniently???) as I drifted into my driveway. I have another one but am trying to find a way to loosen the tensioner (the centered, fulcrum) 19mm bolt without having to remove the radiator, etc. Does anyone have any experience with this? Regards, Tony Bennett 1991 190e 2.6 (131,000) Don't kid yourself Jimmy, if a cow ever got the chance he'd eat you and everyone you care about. -Troy McClure __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] generator ??
BillR wrote: It does have the dreaded pull start Briggs Stratton engine that I have had such a hard time starting in the past. Do any of you have any comments about getting it started? Put in a new spark plug, or at least wire-brush the one that's in there. Gap it to specs. This is a magneto ignition so the gap spec is usually pretty small -- too big a gap and it won't fire. Get some fresh gas in there, too. Some of these engines have primers, and some have a manual choke. The choke, if equipped, is usually a small lever on the carb, the primer is usually a small rubber button. They tend to be critical to getting the thing to start on the first pull or two. For a cold start, if it has a choke set it on full. If it has a primer, try three to five strokes.
Re: [MBZ] 1990 300TE is LOUD
I don't have any experience to pass on, but my guess would be the rear muffler --- It doesn't seem likely that rusted metal from further up stream would get through the rear muffler in large enough chunks to see, and the rear muffler is the coldest part of the system, hence collects the most moisture, therefore is the most likely to rust -- All theory and guesses on my part - FWIW. On 4/8/06, Wakin's [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My wife took the 1990 300TE for a short trip today, and on the way home, it suddenly got very loud (muffler loud). I just took a quick look, and I can see rusted bits of metal coming out of the tail pipe, and car will backfire when reved up. I am assuming the guts of something let loose, but there are three choices - converter, center muffler, and rear muffler. I guess I will start by taking the rear muffler off and see what I can find, but thought someone may have some advice on which part may have blown out that would cause the car to suddenly get loud. Thanks Dave Wakin -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] 300D Bundtcake Rims
Jim Cathey wrote: My brother raced dirt bikes at one time. Can you guess what happened one time we all (siblings cousins) went to the go-kart racetrack? He won every time. Handily. Didn't seem to matter which pig he got stuck with. Reminds me of a story I read in a car mag once. The author had arrived late at the unveiling of the 6 cyl Toyota Supra at a racetrack. Everybody else was in the food tent when he arrived, so he hopped in the Supra and hit the track. Dan Gurney saw him, got in a Corolla, and passed him before he completed his first lap. I can't remember who the journalist was, but he test drove cars and wrote about it for a living and considered himself a good driver.
[MBZ] Ethanol-diesel
Friday April 7, 12:42 pm ET Press Release NEWARK, DE--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 7, 2006 -- O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX:OTD - News) a pioneer in clean burning ethanol diesel fuel blends announced today that it is now under contract to develop a new cleaner burning alternative diesel fuel for the U.S. Department of Defense. This new fuel will help to comply with Executive Order 13149 which requires federal agencies with fleets of 20 or more light, medium, and heavy-duty on-road vehicles in metropolitan areas to reduce their petroleum consumption by 20%. The fuel will be composed of at least 20% renewable sources including the company's patented and proprietary natural oil based solubilizing additive -- O2D05. This fuel, when finalized, will help the Department of Defense (DoD) facilities meet local air quality requirements and strengthen its commitment to reducing the USA's dependency on foreign oil imports. Research on this new fuel, underway at the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas, will ensure that the fuel meets DoD's environmental, health, and performance requirements. The research will be followed by a real-world demonstration at one or more of DoD's U.S. facilities. O2Diesel's ethanol diesel blend, O2Diesel(TM), is currently in use at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV where it has been operating successfully since mid-summer 2005. O2Diesel has received a contract for $800,000 in DoD appropriations to perform this research. This and similar funding has enabled O2Diesel(TM) to be recognized for its emissions benefits and petroleum displacement opportunities in the growing and highly-segmented 55 billion gallon per year U.S. diesel fuel market. O2Diesel(TM) is an extensively tested blend of 7.7vol% fuel grade ethanol, regular diesel and the company's patented and proprietary fuel technology. The use of this fuel significantly reduces emissions without effecting power or performance. DoD, for example, is the largest single consumer of diesel distillate fuels in the United States. O2Diesel(TM) shows great promise in helping the armed forces reduce diesel engine emissions at U.S. military installations and meet DoD and presidential directives to cut petroleum consumption by as much as 20% in the near future. O2Diesel(TM) has demonstrated its ease of use through testing at facilities that centrally-fuel diesel-powered equipment, including urban buses, mining and port handling equipment. Current fuel distribution equipment is used and no special engine modifications are required. Given the obvious need for the United States to begin taking much larger steps to reduce importation of petroleum products and to improve urban air quality, our company is beginning to take an important place in the emerging renewable liquid fuels markets. Funding from the government is enabling O2Diesel to complete all the regulatory and verification requirements that any new fuel has to meet, said Alan Rae, Chief Executive Officer. O2Diesel(TM) is or can be made available today in any fuel market utilizing the existing diesel fuel storage, supply, and distribution network. The Company's patented renewable, natural oil derived additive technology produces a stable ethanol-diesel blended fuel which when used in standard diesel engines results in a more complete combustion and emissions of fewer toxic and ozone-forming pollutants. More About O2Diesel: The Company and Its Fuel Technology O2Diesel Corporation (AMEX:OTD - News) and its U.S. subsidiary O2Diesel, Inc., is a pioneer in the commercial development of a cleaner-burning diesel fuel alternative that provides exceptional performance and environmental qualities for centrally fueled fleets and off-road equipment of all kinds. Engineered and designed for universal application, O2Diesel(TM) is an ethanol-diesel blend that substantially reduces harmful emissions without sacrificing power and performance. Extensive independent and government- recognized laboratory and in-use field tests have demonstrated the effectiveness of O2Diesel(TM) -- the introduction of this cost-effective, cleaner-burning diesel fuel is now underway in the United States and other global markets. For more information please refer to www.o2diesel.com. Forward-Looking Statements Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding O2Diesel Corp's business which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year. O2Diesel is a trademark of O2Diesel Corp. Contact: COMPANY CONTACT: Alan Rae Chief Executive Officer O2Diesel, Inc. 302-266-6000
Re: [MBZ] 1990 300TE is LOUD
Converter is probably fine, but the rest of it is all shot. Backfire is probably not exhaust failure related, though. Replace center and rear muffler -- use a Dremel with a cutoff wheel to split the pipes on the converter and spread them to remove, this doesn't take long and will prevent damage to those pipes. Then, when installing, bolt up the flange first. leave the sleeve/donut loose until you have the rest of the system up and in place, it cannot easily be moved again. Fairly easy as exhaust goes, but not particularly cheap. Use only OEM parts -- aftermarkets don't usually fit correctly and unless you have a muffler shop, cause trouble. Peter
Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil usage-update
Here's the latest. I pulled the intake off the front of the turbo and the = exhaust off the back. The exhaust was black with soot, but dry. The = intake had fresh oil as you can see in the pictures I'll attach. I wiped = a spot with my finger (outlined in yellow) and the rest of the oil is = outlined in red. Is that bad? Could the oil be going from the turbo = directly into the intake? Tomorrow I'm replacing the oil cooler lines, they're moist. Along with = that will be the engine mounts, tranny mount, driveline support = boot/bearing/dust cap and the rear sway bar links. Right now it's sitting = in the drive way with out any oil in the engine, prep'd for the = extravaganzacoolerlinesproject. Any suggestions on the turbo oil? On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:00:43 -0600, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] = wrote: This will be tough.my odometer is now working 50% of the = timegr love an old car. Always something new to keep you on = your toes. Luther On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 20:36 , Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: report back Luther Gulseth wrote: BUT, after sealing the valve cover baffle Thurs/Fri, I don't see = anymore white smoke at idle, and it's hardly there at 3000+RPM. THAT may have been most of my useage. I can put 250 on this week and see if the comsumption is still high. On Sun, 26 Mar 2006 18:18:41 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin kaleb at = striplin.net wrote: -- = Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: oil-finger.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 269547 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060= 407/5a48a2fe/oil-finger.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: turbo-intake.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 473361 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net/attachments/20060= 407/5a48a2fe/turbo-intake.jpg
