Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Well, there's your answer - get to it.

On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 8:51 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> My time is priceless, as in I have way too much time on my hands at the
> moment, and will do all of the work by hand in prep work to make them paint
> ready.
>
> clay
>
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 1986 SDL - Polei
> 1982 300 SD - Allen
>
> retired models-
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:46 PM, OK Don via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > Is your time worth $15?
> >
> > On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 8:43 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I could toss a Jackson his way, but If I cut them off, I would just haul
> >> the rubber along when I purchase the fresh tires and be charged only $5
> to
> >> recycle them.
> >>
> >> clay
> >>
> >> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> >> 1986 SDL - Polei
> >> 1982 300 SD - Allen
> >>
> >> retired models-
> >> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> >> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> >> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> >> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> >> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Jan 28, 2018, at 5:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Why not just take them to the local tire store and slip one of the guys
> >> $20 to knock them off the wheel for you.  That’s what I do.  The $20
> more
> >> than covers their disposal fee, and that’s if he gives any of the money
> to
> >> the shop….
> >>>
> >>> -D
> >>>
> >>>
>  On Jan 28, 2018, at 8:40 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>  I have not been able to do much with the wheels on Allen.  The bundts
> >> are ok, but a bit short of good looks.  I could have taken them off that
> >> car and attempted to Martha them, but then I would not be able to drive.
> 
>  SO, the other day I picked up PnP set of five bundts in not so pretty
> >> condition.  These are going to be a breeze to Martha.  The trouble is
> that
> >> each one has rotten rubber clinging to the rim.  Like all the way
> around!
> >> This impedes efforts to Make Bundts Great Again.  I guess I could pack
> them
> >> back into the car and drive to a tire shop and pay somebody to remove
> >> them.  OR, I could just use my recip saw and be done with it that way.
> 
>  I do have tire irons and tongue depressors, but have not had any luck
> >> convincing the rubber to let loose.  I think I can gift the rubber to
> local
> >> SJW Antifa types for burning during their next event for… or against
> >> whatever it is they are so upset about.
> 
> >>
> >>
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> > OK Don
> >
> > *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many
> of
> > our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
> >
> > "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few
> who
> > learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> > for themselves."
> >
> > WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
> > 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

not easy.  Would not go with a car.  I put a 4' 2x12 end to the rim with 
the tractor several time.  This was with 15" steel wheels (Dogde)  I 
would NOT try this with alloy wheels.  they will get the edges all 
scratched badly.



Jim Cathey via Mercedes 
January 28, 2018 at 8:28 PM
I hear you can drive over the tire to pop the bead loose.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Pahts

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Sounds like the right decision.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Jan 28, 2018 7:03 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" 
wrote:

Got under the W210 wagon today for the first time since I bought it.
Amazingly clean.  All the metal is bright, not a speck of rust anywhere,
almost no oil or crud on the undercarriage.  Almost like it just came off
the line.

Noticed it has the original shock absorbers.  It does seem to be sort of
“clunky” in front when you hit a big bump or railroad tracks, but all of
the front rubber and suspension is tight, uncracked or worn, and in place.
I suspect the suspension is rebounding a bit harshly since the shocks are
original.  The front sway bar on that thing is HUGE!

Went shopping for a set of standard OE quality Bilsteins.  Best deal after
the island of big women was FCP Euro at $67.00/each with free shipping.
The island of big women wanted $69/each with free shipping but I would have
to toss some baksheesh to Skeletor when they crossed the state line, so I
went with FCP Euro.

Rock Auto didn’t have them, unfortunately.  They had Sachs/Boge, but I
prefer Bilstein and with FCP Euro I get a lifetime guarantee.

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Not even sure what to say about this

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

About double what it's worth.

On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 9:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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> 1972 mercedes benz 280 SE 4.5 V8 Fuel Injected Classic, Runs great
>
> https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1972-mercedes-benz-
> 280-se-45/6459377233.html
>
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Re: [MBZ] M119 Oil Pan

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Dan asks:

>Anyone here dropped an oil pan on an >M119?

Not I.

‎>if I should expect to use any sort of >sealant.

I use Hylomar or Permagasket #2 non-hardening sealant. IMHO never, never, ever 
use silicone sealant on anything that doesn't absolutely require it per the 
manual. When it breaks free and clogs an oil passage, it's new engine time.

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On January 28, 2018 at 9:49 PM clay monroe via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> I had done something like that in the past.  Bead breaking was easy, the 
> issue I have now is to convince the bead area to go over the edges.

You push the wire bead into the reduced diameter area in the center of the rim 
and then pry it off. 
That part is easier if there isn't a tire attached to the beads. 
And if all else fails, cut through the bead.

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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Break the bead free on both sides, cut through sidewalls for the entire
circumference close to the bead, cut off the tread / sidewall part so all
the is left is two rings of steel / rubber (beads) and then either pry
those off or cut them off with sawz-all.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 9:49 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I had done something like that in the past.  Bead breaking was easy, the
> issue I have now is to convince the bead area to go over the edges.
>
>
> clay
>
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 1986 SDL - Polei
> 1982 300 SD - Allen
>
> retired models-
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:24 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > When I had to remove a tire from a rim and wanted to ensure the rim
> stayed
> > perfect, I found a you-tube video of a guy using a floor jack and a nylon
> > ratcheting strap to break the bead free to the inside of the rim.  I did
> > that to break both sides free, then cut the tire off with
> sawz-all-of-doom.
> >
> > Take your pick!
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=break+tire+bead+with+jack
> >
> >
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

My time is priceless, as in I have way too much time on my hands at the moment, 
and will do all of the work by hand in prep work to make them paint ready.

clay 

1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen

retired models-
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers







> On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:46 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Is your time worth $15?
> 
> On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 8:43 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I could toss a Jackson his way, but If I cut them off, I would just haul
>> the rubber along when I purchase the fresh tires and be charged only $5 to
>> recycle them.
>> 
>> clay
>> 
>> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
>> 1986 SDL - Polei
>> 1982 300 SD - Allen
>> 
>> retired models-
>> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
>> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
>> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
>> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
>> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jan 28, 2018, at 5:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Why not just take them to the local tire store and slip one of the guys
>> $20 to knock them off the wheel for you.  That’s what I do.  The $20 more
>> than covers their disposal fee, and that’s if he gives any of the money to
>> the shop….
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
 On Jan 28, 2018, at 8:40 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 I have not been able to do much with the wheels on Allen.  The bundts
>> are ok, but a bit short of good looks.  I could have taken them off that
>> car and attempted to Martha them, but then I would not be able to drive.
 
 SO, the other day I picked up PnP set of five bundts in not so pretty
>> condition.  These are going to be a breeze to Martha.  The trouble is that
>> each one has rotten rubber clinging to the rim.  Like all the way around!
>> This impedes efforts to Make Bundts Great Again.  I guess I could pack them
>> back into the car and drive to a tire shop and pay somebody to remove
>> them.  OR, I could just use my recip saw and be done with it that way.
 
 I do have tire irons and tongue depressors, but have not had any luck
>> convincing the rubber to let loose.  I think I can gift the rubber to local
>> SJW Antifa types for burning during their next event for… or against
>> whatever it is they are so upset about.
 
>> 
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> 
> -- 
> OK Don
> 
> *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
> our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
> 
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
> 
> WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

I had done something like that in the past.  Bead breaking was easy, the issue 
I have now is to convince the bead area to go over the edges.


clay 

1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen

retired models-
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers







> On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:24 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> When I had to remove a tire from a rim and wanted to ensure the rim stayed
> perfect, I found a you-tube video of a guy using a floor jack and a nylon
> ratcheting strap to break the bead free to the inside of the rim.  I did
> that to break both sides free, then cut the tire off with sawz-all-of-doom.
> 
> Take your pick!
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=break+tire+bead+with+jack
> 
> 
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On January 28, 2018 at 9:46 PM OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Is your time worth $15?


Might take him longer to drive them to the tire store and wait for the 
dismounts than to cut them off himself.

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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Is your time worth $15?

On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 8:43 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I could toss a Jackson his way, but If I cut them off, I would just haul
> the rubber along when I purchase the fresh tires and be charged only $5 to
> recycle them.
>
> clay
>
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 1986 SDL - Polei
> 1982 300 SD - Allen
>
> retired models-
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>
>
> > On Jan 28, 2018, at 5:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Why not just take them to the local tire store and slip one of the guys
> $20 to knock them off the wheel for you.  That’s what I do.  The $20 more
> than covers their disposal fee, and that’s if he gives any of the money to
> the shop….
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> >> On Jan 28, 2018, at 8:40 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I have not been able to do much with the wheels on Allen.  The bundts
> are ok, but a bit short of good looks.  I could have taken them off that
> car and attempted to Martha them, but then I would not be able to drive.
> >>
> >> SO, the other day I picked up PnP set of five bundts in not so pretty
> condition.  These are going to be a breeze to Martha.  The trouble is that
> each one has rotten rubber clinging to the rim.  Like all the way around!
> This impedes efforts to Make Bundts Great Again.  I guess I could pack them
> back into the car and drive to a tire shop and pay somebody to remove
> them.  OR, I could just use my recip saw and be done with it that way.
> >>
> >> I do have tire irons and tongue depressors, but have not had any luck
> convincing the rubber to let loose.  I think I can gift the rubber to local
> SJW Antifa types for burning during their next event for… or against
> whatever it is they are so upset about.
> >>
>
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our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain

"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

I could toss a Jackson his way, but If I cut them off, I would just haul the 
rubber along when I purchase the fresh tires and be charged only $5 to recycle 
them.

clay 

1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen

retired models-
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers


> On Jan 28, 2018, at 5:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Why not just take them to the local tire store and slip one of the guys $20 
> to knock them off the wheel for you.  That’s what I do.  The $20 more than 
> covers their disposal fee, and that’s if he gives any of the money to the 
> shop….
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Jan 28, 2018, at 8:40 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I have not been able to do much with the wheels on Allen.  The bundts are 
>> ok, but a bit short of good looks.  I could have taken them off that car and 
>> attempted to Martha them, but then I would not be able to drive.
>> 
>> SO, the other day I picked up PnP set of five bundts in not so pretty 
>> condition.  These are going to be a breeze to Martha.  The trouble is that 
>> each one has rotten rubber clinging to the rim.  Like all the way around!  
>> This impedes efforts to Make Bundts Great Again.  I guess I could pack them 
>> back into the car and drive to a tire shop and pay somebody to remove them.  
>> OR, I could just use my recip saw and be done with it that way.
>> 
>> I do have tire irons and tongue depressors, but have not had any luck 
>> convincing the rubber to let loose.  I think I can gift the rubber to local 
>> SJW Antifa types for burning during their next event for… or against 
>> whatever it is they are so upset about.
>> 


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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Break the beads loose with a jack or something.
Then cut the tread loose from the beads with a pocket knife, just run it all 
the way around the rim. 
The beads shouldn't be too hard to pry over the rims with the tread off of them.

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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

I hear you can drive over the tire to pop the bead loose.

-- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

When I had to remove a tire from a rim and wanted to ensure the rim stayed
perfect, I found a you-tube video of a guy using a floor jack and a nylon
ratcheting strap to break the bead free to the inside of the rim.  I did
that to break both sides free, then cut the tire off with sawz-all-of-doom.

Take your pick!

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=break+tire+bead+with+jack


-
Max
Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] M119 Oil Pan

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

My mechanic changed the lower pan seal on my E420.  No big hassle, from
what he said.  He did use sealant as a JIC thing.

On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 7:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Anyone here dropped an oil pan on an M119?  Just the lower cover, not the
> whole pan.
>
> Wife’s R129 has a stuck low oil level sender that I had to disconnect
> today so it didn’t freak her out constantly.  While this is really a
> froo-froo sort of thing since it’s her car I feel better getting it
> replaced.
>
> The lower cover on the pan has to come off so the oil level sender can
> come out.  I’m just wondering how bad the gaskets are on these and if I
> should expect to use any sort of sealant.
>
> -D
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[MBZ] Not even sure what to say about this

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

1972 mercedes benz 280 SE 4.5 V8 Fuel Injected Classic, Runs great

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1972-mercedes-benz-280-se-45/6459377233.html


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Re: [MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Why not just take them to the local tire store and slip one of the guys $20 to 
knock them off the wheel for you.  That’s what I do.  The $20 more than covers 
their disposal fee, and that’s if he gives any of the money to the shop….

-D


> On Jan 28, 2018, at 8:40 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I have not been able to do much with the wheels on Allen.  The bundts are ok, 
> but a bit short of good looks.  I could have taken them off that car and 
> attempted to Martha them, but then I would not be able to drive.
> 
> SO, the other day I picked up PnP set of five bundts in not so pretty 
> condition.  These are going to be a breeze to Martha.  The trouble is that 
> each one has rotten rubber clinging to the rim.  Like all the way around!  
> This impedes efforts to Make Bundts Great Again.  I guess I could pack them 
> back into the car and drive to a tire shop and pay somebody to remove them.  
> OR, I could just use my recip saw and be done with it that way.
> 
> I do have tire irons and tongue depressors, but have not had any luck 
> convincing the rubber to let loose.  I think I can gift the rubber to local 
> SJW Antifa types for burning during their next event for… or against whatever 
> it is they are so upset about.
> 
> 
> clay 
> 
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 1986 SDL - Polei
> 1982 300 SD - Allen
> 
> retired models-
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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[MBZ] Circumcsze or not

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

I have not been able to do much with the wheels on Allen.  The bundts are ok, 
but a bit short of good looks.  I could have taken them off that car and 
attempted to Martha them, but then I would not be able to drive.

SO, the other day I picked up PnP set of five bundts in not so pretty 
condition.  These are going to be a breeze to Martha.  The trouble is that each 
one has rotten rubber clinging to the rim.  Like all the way around!  This 
impedes efforts to Make Bundts Great Again.  I guess I could pack them back 
into the car and drive to a tire shop and pay somebody to remove them.  OR, I 
could just use my recip saw and be done with it that way.

I do have tire irons and tongue depressors, but have not had any luck 
convincing the rubber to let loose.  I think I can gift the rubber to local SJW 
Antifa types for burning during their next event for… or against whatever it is 
they are so upset about.


clay 

1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen

retired models-
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers








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[MBZ] M119 Oil Pan

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Anyone here dropped an oil pan on an M119?  Just the lower cover, not the whole 
pan.

Wife’s R129 has a stuck low oil level sender that I had to disconnect today so 
it didn’t freak her out constantly.  While this is really a froo-froo sort of 
thing since it’s her car I feel better getting it replaced.

The lower cover on the pan has to come off so the oil level sender can come 
out.  I’m just wondering how bad the gaskets are on these and if I should 
expect to use any sort of sealant.

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Harvest King oil

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Here is somebody who had a new sample tested

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/4414794/Harvest_King_All-Fleet_15W-40_

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> On Jan 28, 2018, at 6:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin  wrote:
> 
> I was at the local farm and ranch store today. They had 2 gallon jugs of 
> harvest king 15w40 diesel oil for $10.99. I bought some for the 92 SD rod 
> bender. It uses and leaks at least a qt per tank of fuel so i usually use the 
> cheapest i can find. 
> 
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[MBZ] Harvest King oil

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I was at the local farm and ranch store today. They had 2 gallon jugs of 
harvest king 15w40 diesel oil for $10.99. I bought some for the 92 SD rod 
bender. It uses and leaks at least a qt per tank of fuel so i usually use the 
cheapest i can find. 

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Re: [MBZ] Pahts

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Nope.  Had everything in the air, yanked and hung on it, no movement. All of 
the rubber and suspension links are in good shape and tight.  it’s just the 
noise of the suspension rebounding that I hear.  It tracks well and has a good 
ride, so I know there’s nothing amiss in the front end.

-D


> On Jan 28, 2018, at 7:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Does it have the sway bar bushings like a 124?  If  not that, you probably 
> missed bad ball joint(s) or bad strut
> 
>> Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>> January 28, 2018 at 6:03 PM
>> Got under the W210 wagon today for the first time since I bought it. 
>> Amazingly clean. All the metal is bright, not a speck of rust anywhere, 
>> almost no oil or crud on the undercarriage. Almost like it just came off the 
>> line.
>> 
>> Noticed it has the original shock absorbers. It does seem to be sort of 
>> “clunky” in front when you hit a big bump or railroad tracks, but all of the 
>> front rubber and suspension is tight, uncracked or worn, and in place. I 
>> suspect the suspension is rebounding a bit harshly since the shocks are 
>> original. The front sway bar on that thing is HUGE!
>> 
>> Went shopping for a set of standard OE quality Bilsteins. Best deal after 
>> the island of big women was FCP Euro at $67.00/each with free shipping. The 
>> island of big women wanted $69/each with free shipping but I would have to 
>> toss some baksheesh to Skeletor when they crossed the state line, so I went 
>> with FCP Euro.
>> 
>> Rock Auto didn’t have them, unfortunately. They had Sachs/Boge, but I prefer 
>> Bilstein and with FCP Euro I get a lifetime guarantee.
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Pahts

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Has anyone every used their lifetime warranty?  I saw a video of theirs 
about even lifetime warranty on oil and filters.  Would that be worth 
messing with?  I guess you just put the old oil in the jug and ship it back?



On 1/28/2018 6:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Got under the W210 wagon today for the first time since I bought it.  Amazingly 
clean.  All the metal is bright, not a speck of rust anywhere, almost no oil or 
crud on the undercarriage.  Almost like it just came off the line.

Noticed it has the original shock absorbers.  It does seem to be sort of 
“clunky” in front when you hit a big bump or railroad tracks, but all of the 
front rubber and suspension is tight, uncracked or worn, and in place.  I 
suspect the suspension is rebounding a bit harshly since the shocks are 
original.  The front sway bar on that thing is HUGE!

Went shopping for a set of standard OE quality Bilsteins.  Best deal after the 
island of big women was FCP Euro at $67.00/each with free shipping.  The island 
of big women wanted $69/each with free shipping but I would have to toss some 
baksheesh to Skeletor when they crossed the state line, so I went with FCP Euro.

Rock Auto didn’t have them, unfortunately.  They had Sachs/Boge, but I prefer 
Bilstein and with FCP Euro I get a lifetime guarantee.

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Pahts

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Does it have the sway bar bushings like a 124?  If  not that, you 
probably missed bad ball joint(s) or bad strut



Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
January 28, 2018 at 6:03 PM
Got under the W210 wagon today for the first time since I bought it. 
Amazingly clean. All the metal is bright, not a speck of rust 
anywhere, almost no oil or crud on the undercarriage. Almost like it 
just came off the line.


Noticed it has the original shock absorbers. It does seem to be sort 
of “clunky” in front when you hit a big bump or railroad tracks, but 
all of the front rubber and suspension is tight, uncracked or worn, 
and in place. I suspect the suspension is rebounding a bit harshly 
since the shocks are original. The front sway bar on that thing is HUGE!


Went shopping for a set of standard OE quality Bilsteins. Best deal 
after the island of big women was FCP Euro at $67.00/each with free 
shipping. The island of big women wanted $69/each with free shipping 
but I would have to toss some baksheesh to Skeletor when they crossed 
the state line, so I went with FCP Euro.


Rock Auto didn’t have them, unfortunately. They had Sachs/Boge, but I 
prefer Bilstein and with FCP Euro I get a lifetime guarantee.


-D


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[MBZ] Pahts

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Got under the W210 wagon today for the first time since I bought it.  Amazingly 
clean.  All the metal is bright, not a speck of rust anywhere, almost no oil or 
crud on the undercarriage.  Almost like it just came off the line.

Noticed it has the original shock absorbers.  It does seem to be sort of 
“clunky” in front when you hit a big bump or railroad tracks, but all of the 
front rubber and suspension is tight, uncracked or worn, and in place.  I 
suspect the suspension is rebounding a bit harshly since the shocks are 
original.  The front sway bar on that thing is HUGE!

Went shopping for a set of standard OE quality Bilsteins.  Best deal after the 
island of big women was FCP Euro at $67.00/each with free shipping.  The island 
of big women wanted $69/each with free shipping but I would have to toss some 
baksheesh to Skeletor when they crossed the state line, so I went with FCP Euro.

Rock Auto didn’t have them, unfortunately.  They had Sachs/Boge, but I prefer 
Bilstein and with FCP Euro I get a lifetime guarantee.

-D


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Re: [MBZ] 1957 Studebaker Hawk on BAT

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

The Golden Hawk was quite a car, a friend of mine had one in high school.  Way 
to fast for it's brakes, like most high performance 50's cars, but handled 
pretty well.

Definitely not a car for a beginning driver

Peter
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Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The yellow one that I posted the link to is worth $3k, maybe $3.5k in this 
market.  I was hoping to snag it cheap since the roof wasn’t working because 
the problem they had was a common one that’s simple to resolve.  Lots of them 
here with less than 100k on the clock and that don’t need tires like this one 
does.  It’s located in an area about an hour away that’s not easily accessible 
from Tampa, which is also a ding.

I’m going to keep close tabs on it and see what happens, whether they relist at 
a higher price (I hope they do!) or not.  If they up the price they’ll kill the 
deal in this market.  And this isn’t the time of year people are looking for 
convertibles around here, either….

I’m still waiting to hear about the W124 400E in Greenville SC but the seller 
is AWOL.  He’s an old dude who rarely uses his email, so it could be some time 
before I hear from him, dang it.

-D


> On Jan 28, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Up here, everybody thinks their SL/SLK is worth big bucks because they paid 
> $xx,xxx (or $xxx,xxx) for it and never drove it. 
> 
> https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-230-slk/6468990851.html
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Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

#1 daughter will be jealous!She has wanted one since 1998


Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
January 28, 2018 at 2:54 PM
I hate to say it, but this little scooter looks interesting:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz-slk-230/6464052604.html

Had a brief text with the owner. They’ve had the top issue fixed and 
are planning on relisting at a higher price, which they won’t get. 
It’s the oldest model year and needs tires, plus the resale on these 
cars is about as bad as the resale on R129s. I’ll continue to watch 
and see what happens with it.


I was thinking $3k for a fun little spare car

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

That wouldn’t be too outrageous if it wasn’t for a few things:

1 - slushbox, not stick
Low mileage - good
Middle of winter - crappiest time of the year to be selling a convertible, 
especially in the snow belt

That car down here would probably be around $7k-$8k, mainly due to the mileage.

-D



> On Jan 28, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Up here, everybody thinks their SL/SLK is worth big bucks because they paid 
> $xx,xxx (or $xxx,xxx) for it and never drove it. 
> 
> https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-230-slk/6468990851.html
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Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Up here, everybody thinks their SL/SLK is worth big bucks because they paid 
$xx,xxx (or $xxx,xxx) for it and never drove it. 

https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-230-slk/6468990851.html

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Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Screaming_Yellow_Zonkers

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[MBZ] Interesting...

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I hate to say it, but this little scooter looks interesting:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/d/1998-mercedes-benz-slk-230/6464052604.html

Had a brief text with the owner. They’ve had the top issue fixed and are 
planning on relisting at a higher price, which they won’t get.  It’s the oldest 
model year and needs tires, plus the resale on these cars is about as bad as 
the resale on R129s.  I’ll continue to watch and see what happens with it.

I was thinking $3k for a fun little spare car

-D


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Re: [MBZ] OT but quite interesting new tech

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

What is old is new again.  Radiator shutters.   Now electrically 
operated in place of the operator turning a small crankshaft as in the 
1930s.



Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
January 28, 2018 at 11:04 AM
https://jalopnik.com/a-close-look-at-the-2019-ram-1500s-coolest-tech-1822465887 



Oh wait, not it is sorta OnT since this used to be Daimler

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Re: [MBZ] 1957 Studebaker Hawk on BAT

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Mitch Haley wrote:
> > No first hand knowledge, but I always thought the Commander and Hawk were
> > the coolest American cars of the 1950s.
> > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-studebaker-commander/

The Studebaker Landcruiser, and the Hudson 4door, were the smoothest riding 
cars of the late 40s and 50s. BIL bought new Studes regularly beginning with a 
used pickup after WW-2. The last ones he bought were the sedan which had the 
propeller on the front, and then a smaller Stude with a V-8 which was so fast 
he sold it before his son began driving and bought a Chevy 4-door. I don't 
remember what it was called.
Gerry


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Re: [MBZ] Flex disk

[OK Don via Mercedes]

IIRC, I replaced the flex disks when I saw the small cracks, and the car
seemed to run a bit smoother in acceleration and at speed afterwards, but
not enough to say definitively.

On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 11:36 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I am doing a transmission fluid change, connector plug replacement, valve
> spring upgrade, motor mounts and trans mount on the 98 e300. I have
> everything done and was going to proceed with trans mount, and looked at
> flex disk which looks ok but does have some small cracks visible around the
> bolt holes. I think I am going to hold off on the mount and do the flex
> disk at the same time. It does not appear to be in danger of failing, but
> my assumption is that if you see small cracks starting it should be
> replaced. Do you agree?
>
> I still need to pull the manifold and do the deliver valve seals. I have
> all the parts for that but not sure I want to tackle it today.
>
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our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain

"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

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2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] 1957 Studebaker Hawk on BAT

[OK Don via Mercedes]

My Dad had a '56 silver hawk back when I was 7 or 8 yrs old. I think the
earlier ones are better looking than this one. He also owned a '59
Studebacker ½ton pickup with the V*8for about 40 years - it just kept on
truckin'.

On Sun, Jan 28, 2018 at 10:46 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> No first hand knowledge, but I always thought the Commander and Hawk were
> the coolest American cars of the 1950s.
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-studebaker-commander/
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learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
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2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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[MBZ] Flex disk

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I am doing a transmission fluid change, connector plug replacement, valve 
spring upgrade, motor mounts and trans mount on the 98 e300. I have everything 
done and was going to proceed with trans mount, and looked at flex disk which 
looks ok but does have some small cracks visible around the bolt holes. I think 
I am going to hold off on the mount and do the flex disk at the same time. It 
does not appear to be in danger of failing, but my assumption is that if you 
see small cracks starting it should be replaced. Do you agree?

I still need to pull the manifold and do the deliver valve seals. I have all 
the parts for that but not sure I want to tackle it today. 

Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [MBZ] OT but quite interesting new tech

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

CAR SHAKE AT START

--Lyudmilla


On 1/28/18 12:21 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

On January 28, 2018 at 12:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:


https://jalopnik.com/a-close-look-at-the-2019-ram-1500s-coolest-tech-1822465887


How many cars since the 1960's Firebird convertible have damper weights on the 
chassis?

The final frame-related things Wichman and I talked about were the Active Tuned 
Mass Modules, ATMMs, which are essentially little cans bolted to the frame 
rails on either side of the truck, with solenoid-activated weights inside.

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Re: [MBZ] OT but quite interesting new tech

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On January 28, 2018 at 12:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> https://jalopnik.com/a-close-look-at-the-2019-ram-1500s-coolest-tech-1822465887
> 

How many cars since the 1960's Firebird convertible have damper weights on the 
chassis?

The final frame-related things Wichman and I talked about were the Active Tuned 
Mass Modules, ATMMs, which are essentially little cans bolted to the frame 
rails on either side of the truck, with solenoid-activated weights inside.

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[MBZ] OT but quite interesting new tech

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://jalopnik.com/a-close-look-at-the-2019-ram-1500s-coolest-tech-1822465887

Oh wait, not it is sorta OnT since this used to be Daimler

--FT


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Re: [MBZ] 1957 Studebaker Hawk on BAT

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

No first hand knowledge, but I always thought the Commander and Hawk were the 
coolest American cars of the 1950s. 
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1953-studebaker-commander/

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[MBZ] 1957 Studebaker Hawk on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Anyone ever own/drive one of these?  Looks pretty cool.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1957-studebaker-silver-hawk-6/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-01-28
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Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Max

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

As I said:

> When you get down into south Florida around Homestead there are large row 
> crop operations and sugar.

-D


> On Jan 28, 2018, at 10:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> What about King Sugar?
> 
> On Sat, Jan 27, 2018 at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> > wrote:
> Bad business to be in.  Citrus has been declining annually to the point where 
> a lot of growers are bulldozing existing groves and turning them into grazing 
> land for cattle, the only other real agricultural business we have on a large 
> scale.  Pretty much everything south of Orlando to the Everglades is cattle 
> grazing land.
> 
> When you get down into south Florida around Homestead there are large row 
> crop operations and sugar.  Central Florida is pretty much a big pasture and 
> nothing else.  And not a very god one at that.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> > On Jan 27, 2018, at 9:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
> > > wrote:
> >
> > Kleb should move to Florida and start an orchard or grove or whatever they 
> > are called.  He could smudge them up real good.
> >
> > --FT
> >
> >
> > On 1/26/18 7:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Burning old tires make good smudge, but they don't last real long.  You 
> >> have to stay up adding fresh tires to each pile, unless you have big piles 
> >> of tires.
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Re: [MBZ] euro wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Not one engine photo??  WTF.

On Sat, Jan 27, 2018 at 8:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-Wagon
> /122937408922?hash=item1c9fa3fd9a:g:8nIAAOSwkV5abRhk=mtr
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Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Max

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

What about King Sugar?

On Sat, Jan 27, 2018 at 12:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Bad business to be in.  Citrus has been declining annually to the point
> where a lot of growers are bulldozing existing groves and turning them into
> grazing land for cattle, the only other real agricultural business we have
> on a large scale.  Pretty much everything south of Orlando to the
> Everglades is cattle grazing land.
>
> When you get down into south Florida around Homestead there are large row
> crop operations and sugar.  Central Florida is pretty much a big pasture
> and nothing else.  And not a very god one at that.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Jan 27, 2018, at 9:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Kleb should move to Florida and start an orchard or grove or whatever
> they are called.  He could smudge them up real good.
> >
> > --FT
> >
> >
> > On 1/26/18 7:31 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Burning old tires make good smudge, but they don't last real long.  You
> have to stay up adding fresh tires to each pile, unless you have big piles
> of tires.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Oregon project for Kevin

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

"That is where 2 fools met"(David Hunold)

In defense of the buying fool, the XKE is a very unique body style.  
Some would say sensuous.  Coupled with a reliable drive train, Bosch 
electrics and a new wiring harness, I can see where it could be 
appealing to some.  The questions is:  When it is finished, will some 
celeb fool pay 100k for it?

Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
January 28, 2018 at 8:35 AM

If you thought $6k was high for a partial 'build your own Jag' kit, 
what about $20k?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-jaguar-xke-coupe-4/


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Re: [MBZ] OT: Oregon project for Kevin

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On January 23, 2018 at 9:03 PM OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> I've always liked the coupes better than the roadsters, but the price is
> already to high on this one. IIRC, the bid is currently about what a new
> XKE was in 1967.

If you thought $6k was high for a partial 'build your own Jag' kit, what about 
$20k?
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1962-jaguar-xke-coupe-4/

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Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I love the smell of PB in the morning. It smells like... victory. 

--R
Sent from iPhone

> On Jan 27, 2018, at 5:07 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Curt sez:
> 
>> ‎Smells awful
> 
> Does it smell worse than PB Blaster?
> 
> Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Best rust and corrosion solvent

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

The more I think about it it might be a Ford product, I'll check when I get 
home.
Curt

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 
 
  On Sat, Jan 27, 2018 at 5:53 PM, Curley McLain<126die...@gmail.com> wrote:   
I think you are confusing the Mopar spray cans with something else.  It is 
pervasive, but not offensive.  You can wash it off.


   Curt Raymond via Mercedes  January 27, 2018 at 4:21 PM  It's like asking if 
sewage is worse than garbage. They both smell pretty bad but I think the 
Chrysler stuff is even harder to get off...
Curt


  
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Re: [MBZ] OT - SKS - Which is the Best?

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Good point about the 7.62.
It's not the .308" bullet diameter of our 7.62x51 ammo, it's properly .310".
Therefore it pays to know whether your barrel is intended for .310 or .308 
ammo. 

Mitch.

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