Re: [MBZ] Pressure filler -- has anyone ever used one of these?

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I like them so much, I actually own several, and keep spare vane sets in
case they need rebuilt. So far, after 10 years of frequent and abusive use,
they are still pumping as new.
The pump bodies are stainless, the impellers are nylon and individual
vanes, so actually well designed.
I do take care to always only store them clean, so they are ready to use
for whatever comes next. The addition of a 12v switch at the pump, and 20
ft of good low voltage wire from the yard light section at home depot, with
nice battery clamps well identified [red and black for +- ] are worthwhile
mods. I now keep them in their own tool bags, with zip lock bags of various
fittings, and rolls of different size hose, which makes them a "grab and
go" item.


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> Thanks I think that might be good. I’ll snag a 20% coupon and grab one
>
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Re: [MBZ] '74 BMW 3.0cs project on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

What do I know?  Sold for $19,250.

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 10:48 AM Andrew Strasfogel 
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> A true horror show; the bidders aren't about to be hoodwinked.
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-bmw-3-0cs-38
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Re: [MBZ] Pressure filler -- has anyone ever used one of these?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

There are no 20% anymore. There's one that ends today.


Rick

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Thanks I think that might be good. I’ll snag a 20% coupon and grab one

--FT
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> On Jun 20, 2021, at 4:11 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> wrote:
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Re: [MBZ] no low balls please and no free rites

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Price is fear!  Whatever it is...

--FT
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> On Jun 20, 2021, at 4:03 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
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Re: [MBZ] Pressure filler -- has anyone ever used one of these?

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Thanks I think that might be good. I’ll snag a 20% coupon and grab one

--FT
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Re: [MBZ] Pressure filler -- has anyone ever used one of these?

[G Mann via Mercedes]

https://www.harborfreight.com/12v-dc-transfer-pump-290-gph-63324.html

Here is what I have been using for over 10 years to move fluids. Costs
less, and runs on 12 volts.
Ace Hardware sells bulk vinyl hose, you add barb fittings to the pump in
the size you need, fabricate whatever you need to attach to what you are
pumping fluid into, and drop the pickup hose in the desired fluid to be
pumped.
I used low voltage wire [home depot, in bulk] to make an extended power
cord [ 20 ft, in my case], and added a 12 volt on/off switch at the pump,
so I have easy control of pump / not pump.
Once I'm done pumping, I treat the vinyl hose as disposable, so no cross
contamination on next use, of another fluid.
List of things I have pumped:
Engine oils, new and used, various weights.
Transmission oils, various weights, automatic, and manual transmissions.
Rear End oils... various.. I've also used the pump to suck diff oils out,
then flush the pump and reverse lines to pump new oil in. [mineral spirits
to flush]
Diesel fuel... tank transfers, priming filters and injectors, etc etc...
Antifreeze...
Other stuff as it may arise... like brake fluid... I routinely use the pump
at the bleed valve to suck all the old brake fluid out of the line and
master cyl reservoir, on each wheel, then fill master with fresh fluid and
have a clean system.




On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 8:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> https://smile.amazon.com/Motive-Products-1735-Power-Transfer/dp/B0119DI58A
>
> Makes adding fluid to the 722.9 easy, can use pressure instead of a hand
> pump on the fluid bottle like I got for filling diffs.  I wonder if
> something can be bodged up to use it like a brake pressure bleeder too.
> There seem to be many different versions, this one is US made and looks
> basically like all the others.
>
> I need to get the filler adapter too, it screws into the bottom drain
> hole and you hook this thing to the filler tool then pump the fluid in
>
>
> https://smile.amazon.com/HZ-MONSTAR-Transmission-Compatible-Mercedes-Automatic/dp/B08Z7WYW6P
>
> FCPEuro have the trans kit with filter and fluid for $119, I need a kit
> for each the $900E500 after I get the new CP and the $1200ML500 to see
> if that cures the bad shifting.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Needs to be towed! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300D Sedan 4D, $750

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I like the color. Doesn't look too far gone to save. SC car, probably
doesn't have rust. Hope someone brings it back to proper condition.

Allan


Meade Dillon via Mercedes  writes:

> no breaks, no radio, no ac, somebody who didn't know what they were
> doing has been working under the hood, front end damage poorly
> repaired, needs paint.  Other than that, it runs great.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 10:45 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> 1995 w124 300D NA om606 6cyl diesel with mechanical injection pump (Most
>> rare w124)
>>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1146290162544048
>>
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>> --FT

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[MBZ] no low balls please and no free rites

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/franklin-park-mercedes-benz-amg-for-sale/7339517121.html

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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I wonder if an EMT electrical conduit bender would work, I have 1/2" and 
3/4" benders.  Their bender accomplishes the same thing, I bet an EMT 
bender would work.  They also have tees and ells so I'm not sure how 
much bending might be required but I suppose there could be some.


https://www.rapidairproducts.com/shop/maxline/maxline-tubing-bender-tool 
$166 is kinda spendy if you are just doing your shop


--FT

On 6/20/21 3:43 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:

Looks good, but the fine print: " To straighten the tubing, run it through
our straightening tool, or use the bender tool to make precise angles.
(Straightening and bending tools are sold separately.  "

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 11:59 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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Pretty good price, zero feedback seller though. 3/4". The big stuff. More
than you need. I've never heard anyone say "my compressor is too big" or "I
have too much money" so there's that.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-100-Foot-3-4-Inch-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-Blue-/393375899439


Rick


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Spray oil instead of paint!

So Rapid Air has a wizard for your specific situation. With my 3.7HP
compressor and a max line length of 75ft, they recommend the ½" MaxLine
tubing.
https://www.rapidairproducts.com/choose-a-system


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Re: [MBZ] Pressure filler -- has anyone ever used one of these?

[OK Don via Mercedes]

I made the garden sprayer brake bleeder (did Wilton post that first?) and
it works great. I now have another one for aircraft brake fluid as well.
Yes, dedicated pumps for each fluid.

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 2:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I have read about people making the same thing with a cheap garden
> sprayer, which you can find for < $20.
>
> That Motive one looks exactly like their pressure brake bleeder I have,
> with a different fitting on the end of the tube. I love the brake
> bleeder, would never want to bleed brakes any other way.
>
> Best not to mix fluids though, so good to have a separate one for each
> type of fluid (brakes, transmission, etc).
>
> I'm planning to try the garden sprayer aproach next time I need to do a
> transmission fluid change. Sounds better than messing around with a
> long-neck funnel.
>
> Allan
>
> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  writes:
>
> >
> https://smile.amazon.com/Motive-Products-1735-Power-Transfer/dp/B0119DI58A
> >
> > Makes adding fluid to the 722.9 easy, can use pressure instead of a hand
> > pump on the fluid bottle like I got for filling diffs.  I wonder if
> > something can be bodged up to use it like a brake pressure bleeder too.
> > There seem to be many different versions, this one is US made and looks
> > basically like all the others.
> >
> > I need to get the filler adapter too, it screws into the bottom drain
> > hole and you hook this thing to the filler tool then pump the fluid in
> >
> >
> https://smile.amazon.com/HZ-MONSTAR-Transmission-Compatible-Mercedes-Automatic/dp/B08Z7WYW6P
> >
> > FCPEuro have the trans kit with filter and fluid for $119, I need a kit
> > for each the $900E500 after I get the new CP and the $1200ML500 to see
> > if that cures the bad shifting.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

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Looks good, but the fine print: " To straighten the tubing, run it through
our straightening tool, or use the bender tool to make precise angles.
(Straightening and bending tools are sold separately.  "

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 11:59 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Pretty good price, zero feedback seller though. 3/4". The big stuff. More
> than you need. I've never heard anyone say "my compressor is too big" or "I
> have too much money" so there's that.
>
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-100-Foot-3-4-Inch-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-Blue-/393375899439
>
>
> Rick
>
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>
> Spray oil instead of paint!
>
> So Rapid Air has a wizard for your specific situation. With my 3.7HP
> compressor and a max line length of 75ft, they recommend the ½" MaxLine
> tubing.
> https://www.rapidairproducts.com/choose-a-system
>
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[MBZ] 1978 300CD - 156k miles - $3,750

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Might be a deal. Needs better pics.

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-mercedes/7339462043.html

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Pressure filler -- has anyone ever used one of these?

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I have read about people making the same thing with a cheap garden
sprayer, which you can find for < $20.

That Motive one looks exactly like their pressure brake bleeder I have,
with a different fitting on the end of the tube. I love the brake
bleeder, would never want to bleed brakes any other way.

Best not to mix fluids though, so good to have a separate one for each
type of fluid (brakes, transmission, etc).

I'm planning to try the garden sprayer aproach next time I need to do a
transmission fluid change. Sounds better than messing around with a
long-neck funnel.

Allan

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  writes:

> https://smile.amazon.com/Motive-Products-1735-Power-Transfer/dp/B0119DI58A
>
> Makes adding fluid to the 722.9 easy, can use pressure instead of a hand 
> pump on the fluid bottle like I got for filling diffs.  I wonder if 
> something can be bodged up to use it like a brake pressure bleeder too.  
> There seem to be many different versions, this one is US made and looks 
> basically like all the others.
>
> I need to get the filler adapter too, it screws into the bottom drain 
> hole and you hook this thing to the filler tool then pump the fluid in
>
> https://smile.amazon.com/HZ-MONSTAR-Transmission-Compatible-Mercedes-Automatic/dp/B08Z7WYW6P
>
> FCPEuro have the trans kit with filter and fluid for $119, I need a kit 
> for each the $900E500 after I get the new CP and the $1200ML500 to see 
> if that cures the bad shifting.

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Re: [MBZ] Needs to be towed! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300D Sedan 4D, $750

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

no breaks, no radio, no ac, somebody who didn't know what they were doing
has been working under the hood, front end damage poorly repaired, needs
paint.  Other than that, it runs great.
-
Max
Charleston SC


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mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> 1995 w124 300D NA om606 6cyl diesel with mechanical injection pump (Most
> rare w124)
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1146290162544048
>
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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Pretty good price, zero feedback seller though. 3/4". The big stuff. More than 
you need. I've never heard anyone say "my compressor is too big" or "I have too 
much money" so there's that.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-100-Foot-3-4-Inch-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-Blue-/393375899439


Rick


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Spray oil instead of paint!

So Rapid Air has a wizard for your specific situation. With my 3.7HP
compressor and a max line length of 75ft, they recommend the ½" MaxLine
tubing.
https://www.rapidairproducts.com/choose-a-system


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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

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Spray oil instead of paint!

So Rapid Air has a wizard for your specific situation. With my 3.7HP
compressor and a max line length of 75ft, they recommend the ½" MaxLine
tubing.
https://www.rapidairproducts.com/choose-a-system

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 10:59 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Or just oil the heck out of it. ;)
> Curt
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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>   On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 10:15 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes<
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:   Make sure you use a dehydrator or
> dessicants or something like that so your pipes don’t rust
>
> —FT
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> > On Jun 19, 2021, at 9:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I’m going to use iron pipe
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jun 19, 2021, at 8:21 PM, OK Don via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Speaking of running air lines, what about using PEX for air lines???
> >>
> >>> On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 2:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> After replacing the suspension pump on the GL yesterday, today I messed
> >>> with that current draw deal.  No conclusions drawn as it seem to be
> >>> behaving at the moment.  I then pulled the 85 300CD out of the shop so
> I
> >>> could get the wrecked 97 E300 out.  This 97 was the car that used to be
> >>> my daily driver but wife was driving it and somehow managed to clip the
> >>> back corner of a truck while on her phone I am sure.  I have pulled the
> >>> fender but the inner fender is bent a little and I would like to try
> and
> >>> pull it back out enough to get replacement fender bolted on.  Anyway,
> >>> its been sitting on the shop since 2018 on a HF viking 4 amp auto
> >>> charger. It fired right up and AC even still blows ice cold.  I pulled
> >>> it out, cleaned up and moved some stuff around then pulled the CD back
> >>> in where the E300 was parked.  I then pulled the Duramax in so I could
> >>> start replacing the injectors on it next week.  It it still a bit
> >>> crowded in front of the truck so I may end up pulling it back out, then
> >>> pull the CD out and just pull it it back in the other shop door and
> park
> >>> it over there.  That will give me plenty of room to work in front of
> the
> >>> truck.  After all this is done, I plan I pulling most of the cars out,
> >>> throwing all the trash away and organizing the rest, get my air lines
> >>> ran around the shop, then get that 2 post drive on alignment lift going
> >>> and install a 2 post lift, then move cars back in.  Afterwards
> hopefully
> >>> all tools and parts will be organized and I can start getting some of
> >>> these cars done and sold.
> >>>
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> >> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> >>
> >> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
> Wernher
> >> Von Braun
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> >> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

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Or just oil the heck out of it. ;)
Curt

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  On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 10:15 PM, Buggered Benzmail via 
Mercedes wrote:   Make sure you use a dehydrator or 
dessicants or something like that so your pipes don’t rust

—FT

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> On Jun 19, 2021, at 9:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’m going to use iron pipe 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 19, 2021, at 8:21 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Speaking of running air lines, what about using PEX for air lines???
>> 
>>> On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 2:36 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> After replacing the suspension pump on the GL yesterday, today I messed
>>> with that current draw deal.  No conclusions drawn as it seem to be
>>> behaving at the moment.  I then pulled the 85 300CD out of the shop so I
>>> could get the wrecked 97 E300 out.  This 97 was the car that used to be
>>> my daily driver but wife was driving it and somehow managed to clip the
>>> back corner of a truck while on her phone I am sure.  I have pulled the
>>> fender but the inner fender is bent a little and I would like to try and
>>> pull it back out enough to get replacement fender bolted on.  Anyway,
>>> its been sitting on the shop since 2018 on a HF viking 4 amp auto
>>> charger. It fired right up and AC even still blows ice cold.  I pulled
>>> it out, cleaned up and moved some stuff around then pulled the CD back
>>> in where the E300 was parked.  I then pulled the Duramax in so I could
>>> start replacing the injectors on it next week.  It it still a bit
>>> crowded in front of the truck so I may end up pulling it back out, then
>>> pull the CD out and just pull it it back in the other shop door and park
>>> it over there.  That will give me plenty of room to work in front of the
>>> truck.  After all this is done, I plan I pulling most of the cars out,
>>> throwing all the trash away and organizing the rest, get my air lines
>>> ran around the shop, then get that 2 post drive on alignment lift going
>>> and install a 2 post lift, then move cars back in.  Afterwards hopefully
>>> all tools and parts will be organized and I can start getting some of
>>> these cars done and sold.
>>> 
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>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>> 
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>> Wernher
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>> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[OK Don via Mercedes]

It does, and the prices are a lot less than I saw when I first went looking
for the "correct" way to plumb compressed air 

On Sun, Jun 20, 2021 at 10:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I remember seeing on one of those cable car shows some years ago the guy
> was installing this anodized aluminum pipe with push-on fittings for air
> distribution.  The stuff was lightweight and looked pretty easy to set
> up.  This plastic stuff looks similar but flexible.  Looks like a great
> solution.
>
> --FT
>
> On 6/20/21 11:18 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
> > I thought about galvanized pipe. If I put pipe that means threading
> pipe, pipe dope or tape, hangers, holding ten foot sections of pipe over my
> head with a sore shoulder, etc. Screw that. I can buy all the supplies,
> look at it and get overwhelmed, or I can buy this maxline crap and put it
> up and be done. Will it look perfect? Probably not. Will it be done? Yep.
> And that's what counts.
> >
> > Here's a link to the manufacturer page.
> >
> > https://www.rapidairproducts.com/
> >
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> > Sent: June 20, 2021 9:58 AM
> > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> > Cc: ka...@striplin.net
> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop
> >
> > Interesting. I may have to get one of these although I could probably
> have to buy 2 of them. I already have a bunch of iron pipe with valves etc
> that I pulled out of my buddies shop when he was selling his out. This
> seems like it would be a lot easier though.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jun 20, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> 
> >>> Do these have a way to drain each station?
> >> Yeah. If you look at the outlets, each of them has a drain cock at the
> bottom. I found this after I posted the other links. It is a pretty good
> deal. 3/4" kit.
> >>
> >>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-100-Foot-3-4-Inch-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-Blue-/234030925866
> >>
> >> Rick
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2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I remember seeing on one of those cable car shows some years ago the guy 
was installing this anodized aluminum pipe with push-on fittings for air 
distribution.  The stuff was lightweight and looked pretty easy to set 
up.  This plastic stuff looks similar but flexible.  Looks like a great 
solution.


--FT

On 6/20/21 11:18 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:

I thought about galvanized pipe. If I put pipe that means threading pipe, pipe 
dope or tape, hangers, holding ten foot sections of pipe over my head with a 
sore shoulder, etc. Screw that. I can buy all the supplies, look at it and get 
overwhelmed, or I can buy this maxline crap and put it up and be done. Will it 
look perfect? Probably not. Will it be done? Yep. And that's what counts.

Here's a link to the manufacturer page.

https://www.rapidairproducts.com/


Rick

From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: June 20, 2021 9:58 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: ka...@striplin.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

Interesting. I may have to get one of these although I could probably have to 
buy 2 of them. I already have a bunch of iron pipe with valves etc that I 
pulled out of my buddies shop when he was selling his out. This seems like it 
would be a lot easier though.

Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 20, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:



Do these have a way to drain each station?

Yeah. If you look at the outlets, each of them has a drain cock at the bottom. I 
found this after I posted the other links. It is a pretty good deal. 3/4" kit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-100-Foot-3-4-Inch-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-Blue-/234030925866

Rick

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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Thanks - mine is PVC and 30 to 40 years old now. I'm wondering when it's
going to explode, and where I'll be standing when it does. However, it's
working so it doesn't feel good to spend several thousand to replace it
when I can spend that money on airplane parts ...

On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 11:52 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> > Speaking of running air lines, what about using PEX for air lines???
>
>
> Pex *may* work, but what you want is Pex-Al-Pex which is pex lined with
> aluminum somehow.
>
> This kit looks like the best compromise between price and flow. It has a
> 1/2" ID, so it should flow well.
>
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rapid-Air-Maxline-100-M3800-1-2-Compressed-Air-Line-Piping-Tubing-Shop-System-/194202157512
>
> The Rapidair 1/2 system is cheaper (same company), but has an OD of 1/2"
> and an ID of like 3/8". It would probably be fine for airing up tires and
> light air tools, but to get the most umph out of an impact bigger is better.
>
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-90500-100-Foot-1-2-O-D-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-/352915008198
>
> Rick
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[MBZ] Pressure filler -- has anyone ever used one of these?

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://smile.amazon.com/Motive-Products-1735-Power-Transfer/dp/B0119DI58A

Makes adding fluid to the 722.9 easy, can use pressure instead of a hand 
pump on the fluid bottle like I got for filling diffs.  I wonder if 
something can be bodged up to use it like a brake pressure bleeder too.  
There seem to be many different versions, this one is US made and looks 
basically like all the others.


I need to get the filler adapter too, it screws into the bottom drain 
hole and you hook this thing to the filler tool then pump the fluid in


https://smile.amazon.com/HZ-MONSTAR-Transmission-Compatible-Mercedes-Automatic/dp/B08Z7WYW6P

FCPEuro have the trans kit with filter and fluid for $119, I need a kit 
for each the $900E500 after I get the new CP and the $1200ML500 to see 
if that cures the bad shifting.


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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

I thought about galvanized pipe. If I put pipe that means threading pipe, pipe 
dope or tape, hangers, holding ten foot sections of pipe over my head with a 
sore shoulder, etc. Screw that. I can buy all the supplies, look at it and get 
overwhelmed, or I can buy this maxline crap and put it up and be done. Will it 
look perfect? Probably not. Will it be done? Yep. And that's what counts.

Here's a link to the manufacturer page.

https://www.rapidairproducts.com/


Rick

From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: June 20, 2021 9:58 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: ka...@striplin.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

Interesting. I may have to get one of these although I could probably have to 
buy 2 of them. I already have a bunch of iron pipe with valves etc that I 
pulled out of my buddies shop when he was selling his out. This seems like it 
would be a lot easier though.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 20, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>
> 
>> Do these have a way to drain each station?
>
> Yeah. If you look at the outlets, each of them has a drain cock at the 
> bottom. I found this after I posted the other links. It is a pretty good 
> deal. 3/4" kit.
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-100-Foot-3-4-Inch-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-Blue-/234030925866
>
> Rick

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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Interesting. I may have to get one of these although I could probably have to 
buy 2 of them. I already have a bunch of iron pipe with valves etc that I 
pulled out of my buddies shop when he was selling his out. This seems like it 
would be a lot easier though. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 20, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
>> Do these have a way to drain each station?
> 
> Yeah. If you look at the outlets, each of them has a drain cock at the 
> bottom. I found this after I posted the other links. It is a pretty good 
> deal. 3/4" kit.
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-100-Foot-3-4-Inch-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-Blue-/234030925866
> 
> Rick
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[MBZ] Semi-OT: Rebuilt titles

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

For the few who aren't educated about this phenomenon -- present company
included -- here's a good explanation.

https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-used-car-whats-rebuilt-title-236599?LNX=CRMB2CRV20
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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

> Do these have a way to drain each station?

Yeah. If you look at the outlets, each of them has a drain cock at the bottom. 
I found this after I posted the other links. It is a pretty good deal. 3/4" kit.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-100-Foot-3-4-Inch-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-Blue-/234030925866

Rick
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[MBZ] '74 BMW 3.0cs project on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

A true horror show; the bidders aren't about to be hoodwinked.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-bmw-3-0cs-38
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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

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Or you just put a drip leg in with a cap that you can remove occasionally to 
drain any moisture. Easier and cheaper.

-D

> On Jun 20, 2021, at 10:46 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Do these have a way to drain each station? Typically when you use pipe at 
> each vertical drop you have your valve for your air connection then below 
> that you have a drain valve to drain any water that falls in there. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 19, 2021, at 11:52 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>>> 
>>> Speaking of running air lines, what about using PEX for air lines???
>> 
>> 
>> Pex *may* work, but what you want is Pex-Al-Pex which is pex lined with 
>> aluminum somehow.
>> 
>> This kit looks like the best compromise between price and flow. It has a 
>> 1/2" ID, so it should flow well.
>> 
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rapid-Air-Maxline-100-M3800-1-2-Compressed-Air-Line-Piping-Tubing-Shop-System-/194202157512
>> 
>> The Rapidair 1/2 system is cheaper (same company), but has an OD of 1/2" and 
>> an ID of like 3/8". It would probably be fine for airing up tires and light 
>> air tools, but to get the most umph out of an impact bigger is better.
>> 
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-90500-100-Foot-1-2-O-D-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-/352915008198
>> 
>> Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Today's activity in the okie shop

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Do these have a way to drain each station? Typically when you use pipe at each 
vertical drop you have your valve for your air connection then below that you 
have a drain valve to drain any water that falls in there. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 19, 2021, at 11:52 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
>> 
>> Speaking of running air lines, what about using PEX for air lines???
> 
> 
> Pex *may* work, but what you want is Pex-Al-Pex which is pex lined with 
> aluminum somehow.
> 
> This kit looks like the best compromise between price and flow. It has a 1/2" 
> ID, so it should flow well.
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rapid-Air-Maxline-100-M3800-1-2-Compressed-Air-Line-Piping-Tubing-Shop-System-/194202157512
> 
> The Rapidair 1/2 system is cheaper (same company), but has an OD of 1/2" and 
> an ID of like 3/8". It would probably be fine for airing up tires and light 
> air tools, but to get the most umph out of an impact bigger is better.
> 
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/MaxLine-90500-100-Foot-1-2-O-D-Semi-Flexible-Compressed-Air-Tubing-Master-Kit-/352915008198
> 
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[MBZ] Needs to be towed! 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300D Sedan 4D, $750

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

1995 w124 300D NA om606 6cyl diesel with mechanical injection pump (Most 
rare w124)


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1146290162544048

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[MBZ] Go to Anscot Transmissions in 501 and ask for Denisse 2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, $2, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

She is fixing it, so price can go up.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/494548781673064

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[MBZ] Outstanding in it's field: 82 Mercedes 300 SD - $3, 000 (Winston Salem)

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https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/winston-salem-82-mercedes-300-sd/7338979256.html

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Re: [MBZ] It has Chevy engine and transmission in it. 1972 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, $12, 334

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> The elusive 350SL.

That one should keep hiding.

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