Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity
Gerry wrote: Great news, Donald! Tell us about the little one and about your new house. Ok. The Little one (Henry) weighed 5 lbs 4 ounces when he was born. We arrived the day after he was born. He was 4 weeks premature, but was healthy. He was just a little small and he had trouble with the suck - swallow - breath instinct. He would wear himself out trying to eat. He did very well and gained weight everyday. All his other development was perfect. He was there for 2.5 weeks and then we had to wait for adoption paperwork to go through. We came home on April 17th. He had already gained significant weight. He is perfect. Blondish hair blue eyes. Oddly, he actually looks like me. He really does. He is now almost 3 months old. He has gained twice as much weight as the doctor's want him to. He hasn't quite caught up to a full term 3 month old, but he is close. He is a very happy baby, but he still hasn't mastered sleeping through the night. He has really big hands and feet and he is a ham. Lots of personality and he turned over on his 1 month birthday. So, Im sure he is going to be an over-achiever! :) He just had his first cold this weekend and he weighs almost 11 pounds! The house is a big ass ranch. VERY different from the previous house. The previous house was a very nice 1929 brick English Tudor. It had beautiful hardwoods and fantastic wood trim and some really amazing architectural details. However, it had small cramped rooms, tiny closets, no master bathroom, a detached garage and a small yard. It was also the most expensive house on the block and the neighborhood was really declining. The new house was built in 1979. AND it is chock full of boom -chicka - wow -wow 70's glam. Lots of paneling, lots of chain light fixtures, ugly wallpaper, and one room with floor to ceiling and wall to wall mirrors! But, it also has 3500 sg. Ft, 3 bathrooms, a half acre yard, wide open rooms, a finished basement, a huge deck a walk in closet, an attached oversized garage and its 50 YEARS newer. So, we have been tearing down wallpaper and painting, and remodeling. Its going a little slower than expected with the new kid. The really odd thing is since the market is down, we actually bought this house $30,000 below appraisal and for the same price we were trying to sell our old house for. Instead of being the most expensive house in a declining neighborhood, we have the cheapest house in a very nice neighborhood. My neighbor and I have already bonded. He has a 500E. It is BEAUTIFUL. Donald H. Snook House sounds beautiful, Donald; great home for Henry. You should post some pictures of both. Gerry . ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice old Benz Convertible
OK, now it's clear. The A pillar and windshield top frame are different in the cabriolet - thicker and stronger to compensate for lack of a metal roof in case of a rollover accident. The coupe A pillar and cross member are thinner and more decorative.. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 1:52 AM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: That's the point, the coupe and cabriolet are very similar, except for a bit of tin up top, Here is the car I was referring to earlier http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.** php?f=9t=7744p=50530hilit=**low+rider#p50530http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=9t=7744p=50530hilit=low+rider#p50530 Hendrik who did not buy the chopper jobber andrew strasfogel wrote: From just the single photo, nothing appears to be obviously amiss... On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 3:07 AM, Zoltan Finks msuchpo...@gmail.com* *wrote: As requested. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: BenzConvertibleRear.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 1680828 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.** com/attachments/20110620/**ec7d1e71/attachment.jpghttp://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110620/ec7d1e71/attachment.jpg __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity
If you move again please search out a W123 diesel owner with an adjoining property for sale. And get ready for some *real* bonding! On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 9:39 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Gerry wrote: Great news, Donald! Tell us about the little one and about your new house. Ok. The Little one (Henry) weighed 5 lbs 4 ounces when he was born. We arrived the day after he was born. He was 4 weeks premature, but was healthy. He was just a little small and he had trouble with the suck - swallow - breath instinct. He would wear himself out trying to eat. He did very well and gained weight everyday. All his other development was perfect. He was there for 2.5 weeks and then we had to wait for adoption paperwork to go through. We came home on April 17th. He had already gained significant weight. He is perfect. Blondish hair blue eyes. Oddly, he actually looks like me. He really does. He is now almost 3 months old. He has gained twice as much weight as the doctor's want him to. He hasn't quite caught up to a full term 3 month old, but he is close. He is a very happy baby, but he still hasn't mastered sleeping through the night. He has really big hands and feet and he is a ham. Lots of personality and he turned over on his 1 month birthday. So, Im sure he is going to be an over-achiever! :) He just had his first cold this weekend and he weighs almost 11 pounds! The house is a big ass ranch. VERY different from the previous house. The previous house was a very nice 1929 brick English Tudor. It had beautiful hardwoods and fantastic wood trim and some really amazing architectural details. However, it had small cramped rooms, tiny closets, no master bathroom, a detached garage and a small yard. It was also the most expensive house on the block and the neighborhood was really declining. The new house was built in 1979. AND it is chock full of boom -chicka - wow -wow 70's glam. Lots of paneling, lots of chain light fixtures, ugly wallpaper, and one room with floor to ceiling and wall to wall mirrors! But, it also has 3500 sg. Ft, 3 bathrooms, a half acre yard, wide open rooms, a finished basement, a huge deck a walk in closet, an attached oversized garage and its 50 YEARS newer. So, we have been tearing down wallpaper and painting, and remodeling. Its going a little slower than expected with the new kid. The really odd thing is since the market is down, we actually bought this house $30,000 below appraisal and for the same price we were trying to sell our old house for. Instead of being the most expensive house in a declining neighborhood, we have the cheapest house in a very nice neighborhood. My neighbor and I have already bonded. He has a 500E. It is BEAUTIFUL. Donald H. Snook House sounds beautiful, Donald; great home for Henry. You should post some pictures of both. Gerry . __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 200E? 260E? 300E?
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Re: [MBZ] Cheap '87 300TD alert for Texas - CC area
No response to my request for his phone number. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Where is CC area? I might be interested but I am not a member there and have no way to contact the guy or see the photos. Can you help? On 6/21/2011 8:57 AM, Max Dillon wrote: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=287160 Needs head-gasket or new engine. Nice looking car. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1382 / Virus Database: 1513/3717 - Release Date: 06/21/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320. 97 E300, 95 E300, 93 300D, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 90 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D http://www.okiebenz.com_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch?
http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2409034775.html Wrong wheels, but they seem to fit OK. Spacers? If so, I hope they aren't using the original bolts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch?
Wrong wheels, but they seem to fit OK. Spacers? If so, I hope they aren't using the original bolts. You don't need spacers, the offset for these 126/107 wheels is the same as for 115/123. You do need the matching bolts, though. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap '87 300TD alert for Texas - CC area
How much is he wanting for it? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: No response to my request for his phone number. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Where is CC area? I might be interested but I am not a member there and have no way to contact the guy or see the photos. Can you help? On 6/21/2011 8:57 AM, Max Dillon wrote: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=287160 Needs head-gasket or new engine. Nice looking car. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1382 / Virus Database: 1513/3717 - Release Date: 06/21/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320. 97 E300, 95 E300, 93 300D, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 90 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D http://www.okiebenz.com_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch?
I believe it is called Colorado Beige Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 10:08 AM Subject: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2409034775.html Wrong wheels, but they seem to fit OK. Spacers? If so, I hope they aren't using the original bolts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch?
Jim Cathey wrote: Wrong wheels, but they seem to fit OK. Spacers? If so, I hope they aren't using the original bolts. You don't need spacers, the offset for these 126/107 wheels is the same as for 115/123. You do need the matching bolts, though. OK. I was thinking W124/201 wheels. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...
The windshield wipers on Jill's 560SL are very loose, but linked tightly together indicating it's the motor linkage that's on its way out, that's what's kept this car grounded this very rainy Spring. Also, until this week the weather has been cold and wet and generally lousy, almost no top-down weather, especially for the less-than-hardy like my wife, so I haven't been inspired to work on this car. (I haven't even taken the hardtop off of _my_ car yet!) Anyway, we need the car so today I started pulling out the interior; I'd better hurry as the days are already getting shorter! I can't count the number of times I've done this particular operation on a 107 now, and it's getting old... Mirror, visors, top-rail trim, A-pillar trim. Glove box liner, console surround, ACC panel, stereo. One of the ACC panel's mounting ears was tearing off again, I used cyanoacrylate glue to re-secure it. We'll see. The console surround's rear locating pin was tearing off again, more glue there. Pull off light switch knob, 24mm wrench for light switch hex nut, unscrew parking brake knob. The parking brake knob split, as is so common with age. I pulled out the metal insert and wiped on a bit of Shoe Goo and re-inserted it, then used a small MB hose clamp to squeeze it back together as it dried. We'll see, I've generally had poor luck repairing these. 10mm socket on long extension for the two knee bolster bolts, T27 torx screwdriver for the airbag, large Allen socket for the steering wheel. Three screws hold in the driver's-side under-dash panel, I removed it and the light so I could put it in the trunk. Three tiny Philips screws removed the plastic retainer for the steering wheel brushes, then I could pull out the instrument cluster. It unplugs readily, just beware of flashing the clock power lead against ground! (I do it nearly every time and usually blow the fuse. I did it this time too, but the fuse somehow survived.) With the instrument cluster out I grabbed the wiper and wiggled it, I could see that the intermediate pivot point between the motor and the arms was coming loose from the car body. A missing bolt? Not sure, and I was out of time to continue. I suspect that this wiper problem could be dealt with without removing the dash, but there are other problems under there too. I plan to continue with dash removal. But another day, now it's time for breakfast... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity
Ok Don wrote: Sounds like you've hit a streak of good luck. Keep it up! Congrats on both the son (why such a lng name?) and the house. You'll need a lot more kids to fill up that house! Thank you. AND Thanks to all that have wished congratulations. It is very exciting! Yes, it is a Long name. He was going to be just Henry Atticus Snook. But, when we met the birthmother and her two Sons (age 15 and 17), they said that they really wanted to contribute something to his name. We were already set on Henry Atticus. But, they said they liked the name Richard. We didn't have to add the name, but we did it out of respect for the Birth mother and the two boys. PLUS, one of my partners and friends at the firm died 2 years ago. His name was Richard and so it serves as a memorial to him, too. I wanted Atticus as a first name, but Mrs. Snook vetoed that. I doubt we will be adding any more kids! Unless they come the natural way. It is really amazing how expensive adoptions are! Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and notify me. http://www.mtsqh.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity
Dan wrote: I think Atticus will look just fine on his law school diploma Dan who doesn't kill mockingbirds, or any other birds, for that matter. Yes, that's the idea. Atticus Finch was definitely the inspiration for his name. That's why I thought Atticus would make a great first name! I want to try to find a To Kill A Mockingbird movie poster and frame for his room. Donald H. Snook 1995 Mercedes E320 105K 2010 Dodge Charger (Her car) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity
Allan wrote: Congrats! Great name, one of my boys is named Henry. Really? That's very cool. There are not many Henry's. What do you call him? Oddly, there is another Henry in his daycare. The daycare only has 5 kids, so its funny that's there is another Henry. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap '87 300TD alert for Texas - CC area
He hasn't said, but did say that his mechanic confirms head gasket. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: How much is he wanting for it? Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2011, at 9:00 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: No response to my request for his phone number. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Where is CC area? I might be interested but I am not a member there and have no way to contact the guy or see the photos. Can you help? On 6/21/2011 8:57 AM, Max Dillon wrote: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=287160 Needs head-gasket or new engine. Nice looking car. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 283k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1382 / Virus Database: 1513/3717 - Release Date: 06/21/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 99 E430, 99 E320. 97 E300, 95 E300, 93 300D, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 90 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D http://www.okiebenz.com_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity
Donald Snook wrote: I doubt we will be adding any more kids! Unless they come the natural way. It is really amazing how expensive adoptions are! Be glad you only paid for one false alarm. I bet this adoption cost you less than the one that never happened. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch?
That's what color my first car was Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2011, at 9:25 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I believe it is called Colorado Beige Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 10:08 AM Subject: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2409034775.html Wrong wheels, but they seem to fit OK. Spacers? If so, I hope they aren't using the original bolts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
On 21/06/2011 7:06 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I think its my memories from high school in the early 90's where an early-mid '80s Mustang was an available POS. A friend had a 4cyl automatic that was a particularly galling piece of junk. -Curt Later 80's 5.0 was a hot car. Factory headers and roller cam etc. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 200E? 260E? 300E?
It's still over 20 years old!! On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 9:29 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://lansing.craigslist.org/**cto/2453620082.htmlhttp://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2453620082.html __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
On 21/06/2011 8:36 PM, OK Don wrote: Safety, economy, and hotrod are mutually exclusive. Pick hotrod, and you give up the other two. You build one for the pleasure of creation, and the joy of acceleration, not for practicality. I'm the one who stuffed an aluminum block Olds 215 into an MGA and drove it 100,000 miles. Lots of fun,_*but I suspect I was lucky to get out alive. *_ Which is my point exactly. I see no reason in this day and age why a hotrod cannot be as safe or safer than the average car. Also, economy is a relative thing. A small block with an overdrive tranny could be quick but not burn the fuel of a big block. I know bragging rights are part of the dream, but I am beyond that part of my life. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...
560 SL - year and mileage? Color scheme? On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The windshield wipers on Jill's 560SL are very loose, but linked tightly together indicating it's the motor linkage that's on its way out, that's what's kept this car grounded this very rainy Spring. Also, until this week the weather has been cold and wet and generally lousy, almost no top-down weather, especially for the less-than-hardy like my wife, so I haven't been inspired to work on this car. (I haven't even taken the hardtop off of _my_ car yet!) Anyway, we need the car so today I started pulling out the interior; I'd better hurry as the days are already getting shorter! I can't count the number of times I've done this particular operation on a 107 now, and it's getting old... Mirror, visors, top-rail trim, A-pillar trim. Glove box liner, console surround, ACC panel, stereo. One of the ACC panel's mounting ears was tearing off again, I used cyanoacrylate glue to re-secure it. We'll see. The console surround's rear locating pin was tearing off again, more glue there. Pull off light switch knob, 24mm wrench for light switch hex nut, unscrew parking brake knob. The parking brake knob split, as is so common with age. I pulled out the metal insert and wiped on a bit of Shoe Goo and re-inserted it, then used a small MB hose clamp to squeeze it back together as it dried. We'll see, I've generally had poor luck repairing these. 10mm socket on long extension for the two knee bolster bolts, T27 torx screwdriver for the airbag, large Allen socket for the steering wheel. Three screws hold in the driver's-side under-dash panel, I removed it and the light so I could put it in the trunk. Three tiny Philips screws removed the plastic retainer for the steering wheel brushes, then I could pull out the instrument cluster. It unplugs readily, just beware of flashing the clock power lead against ground! (I do it nearly every time and usually blow the fuse. I did it this time too, but the fuse somehow survived.) With the instrument cluster out I grabbed the wiper and wiggled it, I could see that the intermediate pivot point between the motor and the arms was coming loose from the car body. A missing bolt? Not sure, and I was out of time to continue. I suspect that this wiper problem could be dealt with without removing the dash, but there are other problems under there too. I plan to continue with dash removal. But another day, now it's time for breakfast... -- Jim __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT....
Fair enough, so far their attempts at security could be called amateur at best, childlike at worst... -Curt Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:59:53 -0600 From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] : The Dirty Little Secret Behind the Chevy VOLT Message-ID: 20110621215953.8987133f.diese...@pisquared.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:36:08 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: The other thing to go right with this is smart meters which charge you more during high demand periods. IF they do an adequate job with (computer/digital) security in the smart meters, else you'll have someone hacking into your power meter and causing all sorts of difficulties (complete shutdown, anyone?). Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Also, economy is a relative thing. A small block with an overdrive tranny could be quick but not burn the fuel of a big block. Absolutely right. This is the trick Detroit uses to get close to 30 mpg highway out of cars with big V-8s, e.g. the current Corvette. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch?
Good thing for me that one isn't closer, my parts car could provide -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:08:30 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch? Message-ID: 4e01f75e.80...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2409034775.html Wrong wheels, but they seem to fit OK. Spacers? If so, I hope they aren't using the original bolts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...
On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 7:41 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Also, until this week the weather has been cold and wet and generally lousy, almost no top-down weather, especially for the less-than-hardy like my wife, My feeling is that if you have a convertible and you live in the Pacific Northwest you are obligated to put the top down whenever it's not raining, no matter how cold it is. That's what scarves and tweed driving caps are for. ;) M-B has the right idea by providing neck warmers in the seats in their newest convertibles. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch?
I like those wheels. Are they 15? Would look great on my black 300d with the euro lights. Mike On Jun 22, 2011 10:08 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2409034775.html Wrong wheels, but they seem to fit OK. Spacers? If so, I hope they aren't using the original bolts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] cruise control issues for 126, '87 300SDL
On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: My cruise control is starting to perform some erratic behaviour. Initially it will not engage, and I have to continue to try engaging numerous times before it will start. Once starting, it surges on and off for quite a while before it finally settles down and works fine. Like Jim said, it is almost certainly the amplifier, but you can try the troubleshooting guide here to make sure. http://gdl-online.com/testproc.html You will need a decent VOM and a variable DC bench power supply. I've bought a rebuilt amp from GDL for my '87 300D and been completely satisfied. I think Rusty sells them too. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
On 21/06/2011 8:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Here ya go, Randy. Offer him $1000 and drag it home. http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2454621704.html _ I like that. Kits are available to make a swap pretty easy too! Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
On 21/06/2011 4:59 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Just yesterday I was thinking about this for some reason unclear. Anyway, what I came up with was to get an 80s extended cab S-10/15 pickup (I had an 83 ext cab, and liked it which is why I thought of it, I think that was the first year for them) and do some chopping and dropping, put in a 350 and fix up the suspension, maybe bag it, roll cage, some nice seats and such. Maybe more rat rod than something polished, but would still be fun. I'm sure you could find the bits for something like that for next to nothing, down south where it wouldn't be all rusty, and just build it up as you went and got a few $$. --R Not much moom in the cab though. I think perhaps a late 80's 2 wheel drive short box extended cab pickup might do the trick. Lowered etc. Not hard to come by. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 21/06/2011 8:52 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Offer him $1000 and drag it home. http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2454621704.html I like that. Kits are available to make a swap pretty easy too! I'd be all over that if I were in the mood for such a project. $1K seems like a good deal if the body is straight and the wood and leather are decent. I think I see a door panel mangled to install a speaker in the fourth picture, though, so I'd be careful of messed-up wiring and missing trim bits (why is it so hard for amateur stereo installers to put everything back the way they found it?). Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
Sure, but I still have a hard time forgiving them for putting a 4cyl auto in there... -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:08:23 -0500 From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars? Message-ID: 4e021377.6010...@bennell.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 21/06/2011 7:06 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I think its my memories from high school in the early 90's where an early-mid '80s Mustang was an available POS. A friend had a 4cyl automatic that was a particularly galling piece of junk. -Curt Later 80's 5.0 was a hot car. Factory headers and roller cam etc. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
Yeah, or at least for producing such a pile of you know what. Current 4 cylinder Honda's put out close to 200 HP and can move when required to do so. Those Mustangs were so bad that it is hard to believe anyone bought them. Randy On 22/06/2011 2:32 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Sure, but I still have a hard time forgiving them for putting a 4cyl auto in there... -Curt Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:08:23 -0500 From: Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars? Message-ID:4e021377.6010...@bennell.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 21/06/2011 7:06 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I think its my memories from high school in the early 90's where an early-mid '80s Mustang was an available POS. A friend had a 4cyl automatic that was a particularly galling piece of junk. -Curt Later 80's 5.0 was a hot car. Factory headers and roller cam etc. Randy __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W126 for sale
Remember my queries for a friend about a 420 SEL? He is deciding not to buy it. I don't want a petrol car. So here is the data if any of you are interested. I'm recalling he was asking less than $4000. Located south and west of St. Louis, MO Not mine, no affiliation. 88 420 SEL 152,000 miles 8 cylinder small block black great shape House Springs MO 636-274-1488 ask for Allen --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] What's this color, butterscotch?
I doubt it - on a 1977 240D you were lucky to get power windows OR a manual sunroof. Yes - that color is indeed called Colorado beige. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 1:37 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: I like those wheels. Are they 15? Would look great on my black 300d with the euro lights. Mike On Jun 22, 2011 10:08 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2409034775.html Wrong wheels, but they seem to fit OK. Spacers? If so, I hope they aren't using the original bolts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] cruise control issues for 126, '87 300SDL
Contact www.Programainc.com http://www.programainc.com/ for a decently priced and perfectly rebuilt cc amplifier. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 1:45 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 9:03 AM, Ralph Robertson rare...@gmail.com wrote: My cruise control is starting to perform some erratic behaviour. Initially it will not engage, and I have to continue to try engaging numerous times before it will start. Once starting, it surges on and off for quite a while before it finally settles down and works fine. Like Jim said, it is almost certainly the amplifier, but you can try the troubleshooting guide here to make sure. http://gdl-online.com/testproc.html You will need a decent VOM and a variable DC bench power supply. I've bought a rebuilt amp from GDL for my '87 300D and been completely satisfied. I think Rusty sells them too. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] pressure washers
What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
Just don't leave it sitting out in the back yard and let some sorry SOB walk off with it like SWMBO and I did. Wilton - Original Message - From: glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 4:49 PM Subject: [MBZ] pressure washers What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
glenn brown wrote: What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. A friend of mine who's worn out a few just bought this one. Ask me again in a year and I'll tell you how it held up. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200381527_200381527?cm_mmc=Housefile-_-RECD-_-707-_-CONF ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
On 22/06/2011 3:49 PM, glenn brown wrote: What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC Bigger is better. Keeps hands, feet etc out of the path of the spray. Be sure to winterize if you live where it gets cold enough to matter. I have 2 of them. My first is/was a Campbell Hausfeld unit - 4 HP Briggs - vertical shaft 1600PSI. Works OK. Really could use a bit more umph if you want to remove grease from an engine or that sort of thing. Has an adjustable wand so you don't swap the individual heads on and off. Wand broke after a couple of years and was expensive to replace. It is now out at the lake. Second one is a bit bigger but a Chinese clone of some sort. More pressure - 2250 or 2400 PSI or some such claim. Horizontal shaft and pump. Individual nozzles rather than adjustable. I like it better. Neither one was expensive. You could easily pay twice as much as I paid for either of these, especially if you want a genuine Honda engine etc. Not really worth it in my opinion unless you really plan to work it hard. I don't use it much but it serves my purpose pretty well. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: A friend of mine who's worn out a few just bought this one. Ask me again in a year and I'll tell you how it held up. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200381527_200381527?cm_mmc=Housefile-_-RECD-_-707-_-CONF I have a pretty low opinion of Northern Tool. They seem to sell literally the exact same stuff as Harbor Freight, just in different colors. NT prices are usually higher, though, and they are less accommodating about warranty claims in my experience---I had a heck of a time getting them to replace a log splitter that blew up its hydraulic pump after one winter's use, whereas I'm sure if I'd bought it from HF I could have taken it back to the store and they'd have replaced it no questions asked. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
What are you interested in pressure washing? -Howard On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
Don't knock Sears. I bought a 6.5 HP Sears pressure washer on sale probably 6-7 years ago. Other than a cracked fuel cap, it has worked flawlessly. Briggs Stratton engine, good runner, plenty of power. The real benchmark of a good pressure washer is nothing more than power. Get the most powerful unit you can afford. I say this based on living in Florida, where ownership of a pressure washer is almost mandatory. My pressure washer, using the proper nozzle, will easily cut through a 4x4. I would avoid the electric models, as they are woefully underpowered. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jun 22, 2011, at 4:49 PM, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
I have had several pressure washers. Agree totally an electric is hardly accecptable. I had a great power washer from wal mart. It was a briggs and straton engine 2500psi 3gal which never gave me a problem. It got stolen, I then moved up to a honda 2800psi and 2.5 gallon. I have had several problems with the honda engine that were never a problem with the Briggs. If I were doing it again, I would definately consider the Briggs (cheaper, a little louder, less problematic). I think the brand I had was excel. The honda was purchased from Home Depot. I do like have an additional hose such that the washer does not have to be moved as much. I try to run all of the gas out of the power washer to keep it from clogging up the carb. -Original Message- From: Howard Ginsberg mbkindof...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 4:24 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] pressure washers What are you interested in pressure washing? -Howard On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __ ttp://www.okiebenz.com or new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com o search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
All good points about bigger is better if you want to really peel paint with it. I presently have a Honda powered [8 hp] one that puts out 3500 psi at the tip. It has the quick disconnect tip set which I find very handy since it allows lots of variation in the washers use. I also purchased a separate attachment for it that uses water pressure to blast sand. Previous sand blasters I've had used air pressure and were always over tasking the compressors. At 3500 PSI water pressure , not the case. Talk about power cleaning !!! Down to bare metal in seconds. Obviously, do not use it on sheet metal parts. In the past year of use, no problems with the engine or wash pump. I suggest that for winter storage you want to use a product called Staybil in the gas tank which keeps the fuel from turning to varnish, and make sure the hoses and pump are drained of water if you are above the freeze line. Bigger cost more money, so the question to be answered is what do I really want to use it for... a smaller unit with 2000 PSI pressure will do a nice job if you are only washing your car of hosing off the deck, but if you run mud bogs and have sea gulls on the deck you will need more volume and pressure, thus more cost. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 2:59 PM, drcscru...@aol.com wrote: I have had several pressure washers. Agree totally an electric is hardly accecptable. I had a great power washer from wal mart. It was a briggs and straton engine 2500psi 3gal which never gave me a problem. It got stolen, I then moved up to a honda 2800psi and 2.5 gallon. I have had several problems with the honda engine that were never a problem with the Briggs. If I were doing it again, I would definately consider the Briggs (cheaper, a little louder, less problematic). I think the brand I had was excel. The honda was purchased from Home Depot. I do like have an additional hose such that the washer does not have to be moved as much. I try to run all of the gas out of the power washer to keep it from clogging up the carb. -Original Message- From: Howard Ginsberg mbkindof...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wed, Jun 22, 2011 4:24 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] pressure washers What are you interested in pressure washing? -Howard On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __ ttp://www.okiebenz.com or new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com o search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
On 22/06/2011 5:29 PM, G Mann wrote: All good points about bigger is better if you want to really peel paint with it. And skin. I know someone who managed to hit his hand with the pressure stream and cut a finger to the bone. I know I have caused pain but no damage to my feet and ankles while washing things and wearing flip flop sandals. The higher pressure ones work better but they are dangerous to life and limb. They can also damage items being washed if one is not careful. If you need to remove the painted lines on a parking lot, then bigger is better. If you plan to wash the car with it, then don't go overboard on size. I have not used one, but I am told that the rotating zero degree head can make up for a lack of power if you want to remove paint from a fence or some such. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ford Mustache
...Sure, but I still have a hard time forgiving them for putting a 4cyl auto in there... That was the Mustang II which was a truly dreadful conveyance. About as exciting as a Pinto automatic which at least wasn't trying to pass itself off as something it wasn't. My ladyfriend had the V-6 version (acqua, yet) and I was happy when she wrote it off. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity
I've heard of several cases where the natural way worked after an adoption -- keep practicing! On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I doubt we will be adding any more kids! Unless they come the natural way. It is really amazing how expensive adoptions are! Donald H. Snook -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
All good points about bigger is better I had a modestly-sized/-priced one, and the first time I went to strip the deck paint off it was like washing the kitchen floor with a toothbrush. I bought a bigger 11HP Honda-powered one, and never looked back. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic Cars?
(why is it so hard for amateur stereo installers to put everything back the way they found it?). Because even though you push on it just as hard as you pulled on it to get it open, it never seems to 'stick'! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...
My feeling is that if you have a convertible and you live in the Pacific Northwest you are obligated to put the top down whenever it's not raining, no matter how cold it is. That's what scarves and tweed driving caps are for. ;) The Inland Empire (one of many, it appears) isn't really what one would consider the Pacific Northwet, no matter what it says on the map on USA Today. The East side of the Cascade mountains is a desert. The far east strips of WA/OR start to wet up a bit again. This year, and last, have been abby-normal climate-wise. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...
560 SL - year and mileage? Color scheme? '86, 100-and-change-kmi. White/Blue. More than you want to know: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/JSL2.html -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
What are you interested in pressure washing? -Howard On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 4:49 PM, glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: What do you guys know about pressure washers? What to look for? What to avoid, besides Sears? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Lucky Rich. My '82 SD was blowing just fine as far as cold 134a A/C goes. Bought it in '95. Some 3 years ago that went south. I recharged the thing. Lasted 6 months (mostly through the winter). Couldn't find the leak and left it allone. At the beginning this month I couldn't leave it alone any longer. Found the problem -- Compressor seal. 1 new compressor $ 250 1 new drier/receiver $ 30 1 new Exp. Device $ 20 4 cans R134a @ $10/ After all that, pressures not quite right (300/barely 35), duct air not more than 25 F below ambient (~100). A bystander mentioned that The fan there on the radiator is not running. New Aux fan $ 100 (aftermarket). Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. Latest culprit: R134a conversion L/P valve insert ($ 0,25). And the S/M says: check for leaks!! Just like Marshall and the fuses. It's the small things that can kill 'ya. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 5:28 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: 96F this afternoon, the 134 converted Mamabenz was BLOWING ICE COLD. It was even making condensation on the outside of the windshield at the base above the vents. I was impressed. --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. That would have bought 50 years of biannual fillups with test refrigerant. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers
Depends on what you plan to do and how often you use it. for electric, buy Karcher only. Never snears or campbell housefeld. they melt with a very low duty cycle. Electric is good for occasional use. Serves my purposes. But with the karcher, I got the rotating head. that makes all the difference. I never use the other stuff, and without the rotating head, I would probably agee the electric are now useful. But with it, the karcher does all i need. I used it to peel paint off a house before painting. It does not strip paint, but does peel anything loose and any dirt/chalk. I despise briggs engines, and I will put up with some annoyance to use an electric motor that runs when you flip the switch (like a Diesel) rather than futzing with a stupid Briggs trying to get it to run. Now put a one cyl Diesel on, and I will be happy. On 22/06/2011 5:29 PM, G Mann wrote: All good points about bigger is better if you want to really peel paint with it. And skin. I know someone who managed to hit his hand with the pressure stream and cut a finger to the bone. I know I have caused pain but no damage to my feet and ankles while washing things and wearing flip flop sandals. The higher pressure ones work better but they are dangerous to life and limb. They can also damage items being washed if one is not careful. If you need to remove the painted lines on a parking lot, then bigger is better. If you plan to wash the car with it, then don't go overboard on size. I have not used one, but I am told that the rotating zero degree head can make up for a lack of power if you want to remove paint from a fence or some such. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Back from Obscurity
We call him Henry Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com writes: Allan wrote: Congrats! Great name, one of my boys is named Henry. Really? That's very cool. There are not many Henry's. What do you call him? Oddly, there is another Henry in his daycare. The daycare only has 5 kids, so its funny that's there is another Henry. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] test
clatta clatta clatta? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1982 300D again
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2456120463.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1982 300D again
I'm thinking of purchasing the 1982 300D in the ad linked to my previous post. Any feedback? It seems like the perfect car to tuck next to the house and work on for a while. For not much above scrap price for a running/driving car, I don't think I can go too wrong? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] test
Kevin Kraly wrote: clatta clatta clatta? KLUNK! -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. That would have bought 50 years of biannual fillups with test refrigerant. And by biannual I mean semiannual. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1982 300D again
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2456120463.html Looks like a good Chicken Wagon. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1982 300D again
For that price I would have that in my driveway by now if it were within a couple hundred miles instead of a couple thousand. Mike On Jun 23, 2011 12:26 AM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2456120463.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
