Re: [MBZ] SOLVING LOTS OF 123 PROBLEMS AT ONCE
I read something about drilling out the nipples here http://www.mercedesdismantlers.com/diesel_vacuum_system and a local buddy who's an excellent diesel and mercedes mechanic had mentioned it thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins On Sep 24, 2012, at 10:35 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: From: Curt Raymond Date: September 24, 2012 10:29:28 PM EDT To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] SOLVING LOTS OF 123 PROBLEMS AT ONCE Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List What drove you to try this technique? I'd never have thought such a thing. Did anything come out with the drill bit when you did it? Some little bit of schmutz plugging the line? -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:48:02 -0400 From: Rick Hawkins Java To: MERCedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] SOLVING LOTS OF 123 PROBLEMS AT ONCE Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain;charset=US-ASCII;format=flowed; delsp=yes FOLKS I haven't been really happy with how my 1982 300td has been running, shifting, shutting off, etc for quite a while, but the car has been soldiering on. Saturday, I took about a 3/32" drill bit and reamed out the holes in the vacuum fitting on the main vacuum line between the vacuum pump and the brake booster. Mine is the style with the plastic fitting with two nipples that supply most of the vacuum system. ___ 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] 1985 Mercedes Benz. 380sl Roadster - $3500 (Dunes West)
Max did you go look at that car? --R ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
Took me a bit; Mobil Delvac now, Mobil One in 3k miles or so. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Turn in them thar rebates. ___ 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] Fwd: I win! (on topic)
I made all four kids change a tire by themselves before I allowed them to "solo" in the car. Years later, two of them remembered and are self-sufficient, the other two call for help. I figure 50% is good enough. I made male offspring change tars, all, engines and whatnot. However #1 daughter got a pass because she was in Deutschland the year she turned 16. She had great grades before, and was scholarship material. On return, the Dumb SOB Ass'tant principal told her that being a foreign exchange student was the same as being a dropout. Even though the classes in Germany were much tougher without the language barrier, he refused to give her credit for the year. So she had to complete 3 years of HS in 2 years, and keep her grades in the stratosphere. Because of that, I gave her a pass on things like lawn mowing and learning to change tires before she soloed. I also gave her a pass on getting a HS job, because her potential to get scholarships was more valuable that the total she might earn in HS working at a menial job. She did that in college and after. She held a job for 7 years, and put up with crap I never would up with put. After she quit and moved South, the store closed. Seemed like they couldn't live without her. She did escape HS with very good grades in spite of the DSOBAP, so I am proud of her for that. She survived all the stupidity a major university can put out, and got her degree. She does well at whatever she tackles. 10 days ago she got certified as a Zumba instructor and Saturday she had her first class, an "open to the public" thing on the town green. It was a success. I was not surprised she was successful with the first class. Some of her "firsts" are still entertaining. ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
Damn Yankeees are Yankees who come to visit and stay. We can make a small exception for Max et al. as they seem to be good people. --R On 9/24/12 10:05 PM, Max Dillon wrote: I do believe you mean taahrs? Wife and I are both Damn Yankees, we get a kick out of our daughter's accent, she's lived all six years of her life down here. Pants has become "pah-ants", the "a" is actually a two syllable consonant in some words, you see. ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
Took me a bit; Mobil Delvac now, Mobil One in 3k miles or so. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD WILTON wrote: >They might be awright anyway; just be sure you're using the right all >in the >car. > >Wilton > >- Original Message - >From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> >To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 9:21 PM >Subject: Re: [MBZ] Flat spotted wheels > > >> >Thanks Craig, I should have said tires. >>>-- >>>Max Dillon >>>Charleston SC >>>'95 E300 >>>'87 300TD >> >> Yer in the Soufh. Its pronounced "tars." >> >> ___ >> 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] Flat spotted wheels
Some years ago I was cruising up RT 95 at 90+ mph and picked up a screw in a
rear tire of my Dakota, fortunately it just slowly deflated but things were
pretty squirrely for a while there, the back end wanted to break out but I
managed to get it into a rest area.
I got the spare down and installed (truck was maybe 5 years old at that point)
and got back out on the highway. Turns out the spare was banana shaped from
hanging under the truck for those years and was VERY hard to handle for the
first couple miles, the rear end kept kicking sideways. So I headed up the
shoulder at maybe 25mph. After a fashion things got a little better and I could
go a little faster and on and on. I finally got up to maybe 60mph before
finding an exit with a tire shop that shot a plug into the bad tire and
reinstalled it.
Fast forward to when I got my '83 240D back on the road after a year of
sitting. At speeds faster than 60mph it would shudder like crazy! I never did
figure out what was wrong with it. Dwight had given me a set of studded snow
tires which I had installed and the problem went away completely. Could have
been one tire out of balance I suppose but winter was coming on and I wanted
the snows anyhow...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:25:24 -0400
From: Max Dillon
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Flat spotted wheels
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How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD) sat for over
a year for the head replacement to be completed. Sunday I finished the final
assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive. Mostly in town, but to finish I hit
the highway for a couple miles. Wheels were better, but still complaining at
speeds over 45.
Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at highway speeds.
No improvement.
I may take the car to a tire place.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] 1985 Mercedes Benz. 380sl Roadster - $3500 (Dunes West)
regarding broken plastic guides, the usual symptom is noticeable chain slap on startup leading to a chunk of guide falling down into the crank sprocket and a jumped chain, hence bent valves and a no-run situation. There are two cures -- replace the guides periodically or do what another MB mechanic does -- cut off the small part that breaks off before installation. That way when the chain starts to wear badly as it always does in those cars, you get the slap and warning to change the chain but no chunk of guide falling into the sprocket. No bent valves that way so long as you check the chain stretch often enough. Peter ___ 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] SOLVING LOTS OF 123 PROBLEMS AT ONCE
What drove you to try this technique? I'd never have thought such a thing. Did anything come out with the drill bit when you did it? Some little bit of schmutz plugging the line? -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:48:02 -0400 From: Rick Hawkins Java To: MERCedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] SOLVING LOTS OF 123 PROBLEMS AT ONCE Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain;charset=US-ASCII;format=flowed;delsp=yes FOLKS I haven't been really happy with how my 1982 300td has been running, shifting, shutting off, etc for quite a while, but the car has been soldiering on. Saturday, I took about a 3/32" drill bit and reamed out the holes in the vacuum fitting on the main vacuum line between the vacuum pump and the brake booster. Mine is the style with the plastic fitting with two nipples that supply most of the vacuum system. I just spun the bit in my fingers in the hole of the nipple. Anyway, after that, the car shifts perfectly with no more hard shift and miracle of miracles, it shuts down perfectly!! It's an amazing difference. This coupled with my tennessee replacement of the RR CV axle and cleaning and adjusting the injectors has taken 10 years off of my car. Saturday night i took a 31 mile trip out into a nearby rural county for a party (62 mile round trip). Even though i went and returned after dark, not a single deer did i see. It's either my old eyes or the hunters have them all spooked and hiding wherever they hide. So, the moral of the story is be sure you have sufficient vacuum before you mess with anything else!! thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins www.javaphoto.com www.javacycles.com LETTERPRESSES FOR SALE www.ricktheprinter.com www.letterpressmachinery.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] 1985 Mercedes Benz. 380sl Roadster - $3500 (Dunes West)
On Sep 24, 2012, at 6:09 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: If you buy it, be aware that the upper chain guides are prastic. Chinese for plastic? Rick Sent from my iPhone Haha! TYpo. Sent from my soup can with a string ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
I do believe you have an exaggerated drawl in that area. I do believe you mean taahrs? Wife and I are both Damn Yankees, we get a kick out of our daughter's accent, she's lived all six years of her life down here. Pants has become "pah-ants", the "a" is actually a two syllable consonant in some words, you see. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks Craig, I should have said tires. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD >Yer in the Soufh. Its pronounced "tars." > ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
They might be awright anyway; just be sure you're using the right all in the car. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 9:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Flat spotted wheels >Thanks Craig, I should have said tires. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Yer in the Soufh. Its pronounced "tars." ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
B-52 tires often get flat spots, especially when sitting for several days in
cold climes such as Michigan UP. Start taxiing with such, and we'd lope up
and down a bit while they were in sync; make some turns putting them out of
sync, and we'd start shaking and rattling; they usually "rounded out" by the
time we'd get to runway for some really serious wheel turning.
Wilton
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From: "Max Dillon"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 6:25 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Flat spotted wheels
How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD) sat for
over a year for the head replacement to be completed. Sunday I finished
the final assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive. Mostly in town, but to
finish I hit the highway for a couple miles. Wheels were better, but
still complaining at speeds over 45.
Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at highway
speeds. No improvement.
I may take the car to a tire place.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] 1985 Mercedes Benz. 380sl Roadster - $3500 (Dunes West)
What are the symptoms of broken prastic guides? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >If you buy it, be aware that the upper chain guides are prastic. >They get brittle and break. I was so impressed that #1 daughter >noticed a couple years ago when hers broke the left top guide. She >got it home and parked it until I could get there and swap the chain >and guides. A local shop was kind enough to loan me a homemade tool >to roll in the new chain. It made the job so much easier! That >engine is squeezed in there so tight. I can't imagine how they >squeeze a 560 in there. > >But if you do buy it, be aware that sometime it will need new top end >guides. There is an updated version Rusty has available. I did not >get in all the guides I bought for the block, but the ones I left in >were the traditional aluminum rails with coating and looked ok. The >guides that fail are on the heads and are pretty easy to replace once >you get the valve covers off. > >Unless the valve cover gaskets feel soft, figure on ordering valve >cover gaskets with the guides. > >> >> >>Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>>All 85s were double row out of Stuttgart. Can't tell without taking >>>a valve cover off, but should not be a problem, unless the engine has >>>been swapped for an early version. >>> >>>Rust around fender lips, dogleg in front of rear wheel, behind >>>headlights. Many were babied and not driven in salt. >>> >>>A lady that drove hers every day in chicago for 18 years had rust. >>>most are not too bad. >>> >>> >>> So, where are the common rust spots? Should have the conversion to double row timing chain, can that be determined looking through the oil fill? Mama likes the picture, I may go take a look this afternoon. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 >> >>'87 300TD >> >> > >___ >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] 1985 Mercedes Benz. 380sl Roadster - $3500 (Dunes West)
Lmao! Mike On Sep 24, 2012 9:43 PM, "Rick Knoble" wrote: > On Sep 24, 2012, at 6:09 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > If you buy it, be aware that the upper chain guides are prastic. > > > Chinese for plastic? > > Rick > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > 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] Flat spotted wheels
I do believe you mean taahrs? Wife and I are both Damn Yankees, we get a kick out of our daughter's accent, she's lived all six years of her life down here. Pants has become "pah-ants", the "a" is actually a two syllable consonant in some words, you see. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >>Thanks Craig, I should have said tires. >>-- >>Max Dillon >>Charleston SC >>'95 E300 >>'87 300TD > >Yer in the Soufh. Its pronounced "tars." > >___ >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] Fwd: I win! (on topic)
I made all four kids change a tire by themselves before I allowed them to "solo" in the car. Years later, two of them remembered and are self-sufficient, the other two call for help. I figure 50% is good enough. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Got this email from #1 Daughter this afternoon. She called me earlier, > asking what to do because she had a flat tire. She asked if she could use > the floor jack. I said yes, put it under the differential. Then I had to > describe what and where the differential is. So, I am proud that she sent > this email saying she won. I thought y'all would get a chuckle out of it. > > > >> Success :) looks like the spare has a bubble though >> >> >> -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: 380SL tire.jpg > Type: application/octet-stream > Size: 76289 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: <http://mail.okiebenz.com/**pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.** > com/attachments/20120924/**b08b0405/attachment.obj<http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120924/b08b0405/attachment.obj> > > > __**_ > 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.com<http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 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] 1985 Mercedes Benz. 380sl Roadster - $3500 (Dunes West)
On Sep 24, 2012, at 6:09 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > If you buy it, be aware that the upper chain guides are prastic. Chinese for plastic? Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
Thanks Craig, I should have said tires. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Yer in the Soufh. Its pronounced "tars." ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
:O -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Craig wrote: >On Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:22:31 -0400 Max Dillon > >wrote: > >> Thanks Craig, I should have said tires. > >Perhaps I should have added a smiley face. :-) > > >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 ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
Thanks Ernest.
--
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'95 E300
'87 300TD
ernest breakfield wrote:
>hi Max!
>
> going to guess you mean flat spotted tires, not wheels,...
>
> i'd suggest making sure the tires are at the proper operating temps
>and gradually get it up to speed and keep it at highways speeds for
>closer to an hour to get the tires up to full temp. depending on the
>tires, it might require heat cycling like this a few times, but barring
>
>the loss of any weights or anything else evil, that should do it.
>
>
>cheers!
>e
>
>On 24/Sep/12 15:25, Max Dillon wrote:
>> How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD)
>sat for over a year for the head replacement to be completed. Sunday I
>finished the final assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive. Mostly in
>town, but to finish I hit the highway for a couple miles. Wheels were
>better, but still complaining at speeds over 45.
>>
>> Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at highway
>speeds. No improvement.
>>
>> I may take the car to a tire place.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Flat spotted wheels
Thanks Kaleb, I may end up there.
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'87 300TD
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote:
>Probably need to balance them. My cars sit so much good thing I have my
>own balancer
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>On Sep 24, 2012, at 5:25 PM, Max Dillon
>wrote:
>
>> How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD)
>sat for over a year for the head replacement to be completed. Sunday I
>finished the final assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive. Mostly in
>town, but to finish I hit the highway for a couple miles. Wheels were
>better, but still complaining at speeds over 45.
>>
>> Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at highway
>speeds. No improvement.
>>
>> I may take the car to a tire place.
>> --
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
>> '95 E300
>> '87 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] Flat spotted wheels
Thanks Loren. My previous experience with this was resolution after just a few
minutes of highway driving.
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'87 300TD
Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>Might take 20-30 miles of highway driving. I'd not worry about it
>unless there is side to side movement over 1/4" indicating slipped
>belts.
>
>
>
>
>>How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD)
>>sat for over a year for the head replacement to be completed.
>>Sunday I finished the final assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive.
>>Mostly in town, but to finish I hit the highway for a couple miles.
>>Wheels were better, but still complaining at speeds over 45.
>>
>>Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at
>>highway speeds. No improvement.
>>
>>I may take the car to a tire place.
>>--
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>>Charleston SC
>>'95 E300
>>'87 300TD
>
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Re: [MBZ] Flat spotted wheels
On Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:22:31 -0400 Max Dillon wrote: > Thanks Craig, I should have said tires. Perhaps I should have added a smiley face. :-) 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] Flat spotted wheels
Thanks Craig, I should have said tires. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Craig wrote: >On Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:25:24 -0400 Max Dillon > >wrote: > >> How long do flat spotted wheels last? > >Well, if you have deformed the aluminum of the wheel, it will last a >very >long time. > > >> I may take the car to a tire place. > >Now if your tires are your problem, they might be able to help you. > >You could inflate your tires to their maximum pressure and make sure >you >park with the deformed spots up after you drive a long time in hot >weather. > > >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 ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
hi Max!
going to guess you mean flat spotted tires, not wheels,...
i'd suggest making sure the tires are at the proper operating temps
and gradually get it up to speed and keep it at highways speeds for
closer to an hour to get the tires up to full temp. depending on the
tires, it might require heat cycling like this a few times, but barring
the loss of any weights or anything else evil, that should do it.
cheers!
e
On 24/Sep/12 15:25, Max Dillon wrote:
How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD) sat for over
a year for the head replacement to be completed. Sunday I finished the final
assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive. Mostly in town, but to finish I hit
the highway for a couple miles. Wheels were better, but still complaining at
speeds over 45.
Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at highway speeds.
No improvement.
I may take the car to a tire place.
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: I win! (on topic)
Got herself an ATTAGIRL! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> To: Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 6:53 PM Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: I win! (on topic) Got this email from #1 Daughter this afternoon. She called me earlier, asking what to do because she had a flat tire. She asked if she could use the floor jack. I said yes, put it under the differential. Then I had to describe what and where the differential is. So, I am proud that she sent this email saying she won. I thought y'all would get a chuckle out of it. Success :) looks like the spare has a bubble though -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 380SL tire.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 76289 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120924/b08b0405/attachment.obj> ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
Probably need to balance them. My cars sit so much good thing I have my own
balancer
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On Sep 24, 2012, at 5:25 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
> How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD) sat for
> over a year for the head replacement to be completed. Sunday I finished the
> final assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive. Mostly in town, but to finish
> I hit the highway for a couple miles. Wheels were better, but still
> complaining at speeds over 45.
>
> Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at highway speeds.
> No improvement.
>
> I may take the car to a tire place.
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '95 E300
> '87 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] 1985 Mercedes Benz. 380sl Roadster - $3500 (Dunes West)
If you buy it, be aware that the upper chain guides are prastic. They get brittle and break. I was so impressed that #1 daughter noticed a couple years ago when hers broke the left top guide. She got it home and parked it until I could get there and swap the chain and guides. A local shop was kind enough to loan me a homemade tool to roll in the new chain. It made the job so much easier! That engine is squeezed in there so tight. I can't imagine how they squeeze a 560 in there. But if you do buy it, be aware that sometime it will need new top end guides. There is an updated version Rusty has available. I did not get in all the guides I bought for the block, but the ones I left in were the traditional aluminum rails with coating and looked ok. The guides that fail are on the heads and are pretty easy to replace once you get the valve covers off. Unless the valve cover gaskets feel soft, figure on ordering valve cover gaskets with the guides. Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: All 85s were double row out of Stuttgart. Can't tell without taking a valve cover off, but should not be a problem, unless the engine has been swapped for an early version. Rust around fender lips, dogleg in front of rear wheel, behind headlights. Many were babied and not driven in salt. A lady that drove hers every day in chicago for 18 years had rust. most are not too bad. So, where are the common rust spots? Should have the conversion to double row timing chain, can that be determined looking through the oil fill? Mama likes the picture, I may go take a look this afternoon. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 >>'87 300TD >> ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
Might take 20-30 miles of highway driving. I'd not worry about it
unless there is side to side movement over 1/4" indicating slipped
belts.
How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD)
sat for over a year for the head replacement to be completed.
Sunday I finished the final assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive.
Mostly in town, but to finish I hit the highway for a couple miles.
Wheels were better, but still complaining at speeds over 45.
Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at
highway speeds. No improvement.
I may take the car to a tire place.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
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[MBZ] Fwd: I win! (on topic)
Got this email from #1 Daughter this afternoon. She called me earlier, asking what to do because she had a flat tire. She asked if she could use the floor jack. I said yes, put it under the differential. Then I had to describe what and where the differential is. So, I am proud that she sent this email saying she won. I thought y'all would get a chuckle out of it. Success :) looks like the spare has a bubble though -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 380SL tire.jpg Type: application/octet-stream Size: 76289 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20120924/b08b0405/attachment.obj> ___ 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] Flat spotted wheels
On Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:25:24 -0400 Max Dillon wrote: > How long do flat spotted wheels last? Well, if you have deformed the aluminum of the wheel, it will last a very long time. > I may take the car to a tire place. Now if your tires are your problem, they might be able to help you. You could inflate your tires to their maximum pressure and make sure you park with the deformed spots up after you drive a long time in hot weather. 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
[MBZ] Flat spotted wheels
How long do flat spotted wheels last? The White Whale ('87 300TD) sat for over
a year for the head replacement to be completed. Sunday I finished the final
assembly, went for a 15 mile test drive. Mostly in town, but to finish I hit
the highway for a couple miles. Wheels were better, but still complaining at
speeds over 45.
Today I drove to work and back, about 30 miles total, some at highway speeds.
No improvement.
I may take the car to a tire place.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
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[MBZ] SOLVING LOTS OF 123 PROBLEMS AT ONCE
FOLKS I haven't been really happy with how my 1982 300td has been running, shifting, shutting off, etc for quite a while, but the car has been soldiering on. Saturday, I took about a 3/32" drill bit and reamed out the holes in the vacuum fitting on the main vacuum line between the vacuum pump and the brake booster. Mine is the style with the plastic fitting with two nipples that supply most of the vacuum system. I just spun the bit in my fingers in the hole of the nipple. Anyway, after that, the car shifts perfectly with no more hard shift and miracle of miracles, it shuts down perfectly!! It's an amazing difference. This coupled with my tennessee replacement of the RR CV axle and cleaning and adjusting the injectors has taken 10 years off of my car. Saturday night i took a 31 mile trip out into a nearby rural county for a party (62 mile round trip). Even though i went and returned after dark, not a single deer did i see. It's either my old eyes or the hunters have them all spooked and hiding wherever they hide. So, the moral of the story is be sure you have sufficient vacuum before you mess with anything else!! thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins www.javaphoto.com www.javacycles.com LETTERPRESSES FOR SALE www.ricktheprinter.com www.letterpressmachinery.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] Virtualbox - was: EPC
In August Phillip and Kaleb wrote: From: "Fmiser" Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: so what do you do, download this virtualbox, then install windows xp on that? I am familiar with vmware thats what the chinese SDS system uses. Same concept an VMWare - different in some details. If you already have a VMWare environment, it may be easier to use a VMWare guest for your EPC. If not, VirtualBox is a bit more friendly to the free crowd. (free as in freedom AND free as in beer) so that's what I'm currently using. Downloading VirtualBox give you the framework. Inside the framework you setup guests. Each one thinks it is a stand-alone computer - but it is an totally empty computer until you install a OS (Win XP, Mac, or whatever). Then it boots and runs and the OS thinks it's in a metal box with it's own motherboard, drives, network cards, etc. This does mean you will need to install an OS on the guest, so you will need an install disk (or ISO image). -- Philip --- Can I download an image to a VirtualBox from a remote HD running Acronis? Thanks, 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] OT: PCMCIA Ethernet card
Jim Cathey writes: > A laptop without built-in Ethernet? Sure, my first laptop didn't have a hard drive! No ethernet was very common on anything made up until maybe 10 years ago, perhaps less for cheaper ones. They didn't have wireless either. Maybe they had a built-in modem. > Anything old enough not to have Ethernet already is unlikely to be > very interesting. Loaded with a lightweight linux or BSD, could be used as a personal mail server or something like that, maybe. But you're right. It's probably got a hard drive sized in MB as well. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ 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
