Re: [MBZ] bio diesel

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Randy, my understanding is the B5 or B10 has sufficient bio-diesel to
improve lubricity "enough" so that should no longer be a concern.

One pump local to me is B20 now, and another is either B20 or maybe B5,
haven't been to that one in a bit.

Bio-diesel has lower energy content compared to #2 pump diesel, so there is
a trade off of few MPG.
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Max
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On Wed, Aug 28, 2019 at 11:54 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> There was a recent discussion about adding something to low sulphur
> diesel in order to add lubrication for the injection pump.
>
> Is my recollection correct, that using bio diesel was considered good as
> a means of adding lubrication?
>
> Randy
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Re: [MBZ] Watch Out, Floyd and Friends!

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Fun fun fun!  Start buying toilet paper and milk!
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On Wed, Aug 28, 2019 at 5:08 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> Looks like the hizzicane may be heading to the north of me and in your
> direction. The cone is still pretty wide, but the track appears to be
> heading north.
>
>
> https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at5+shtml/084950.shtml?cone#contents
>
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Re: [MBZ] Rabbit ears on the SL

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The mast needs to connect to something inside the antenna motor assembly,
but it should not require any work beyond getting the mast down in there
far enough.  Maybe you need to open it up and allow the mast to go down a
little further by manipulating the plastic tail and the gear it engages?
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Max
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On Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 5:20 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> No, new Alpine head unit connected into the stock speaker system.  Has CD,
> Bluetooth for phone and music, and a USB I haven’t tried yet. It will blow
> out the glass if I turn it past like 5 or 6 on the volume. Forget 11.
> Sounds very good.
>
> The phone (handset gone but the dash unit still there) uses the antenna
> too, the cable is connected to the motor part, I guess it splits up in
> there somewhere. It’s just the mast I’m wondering about, if I need to make
> some mechanical connection to however the cable connects in.
>
> --FR
> Sent from iPhone
>
> > On Aug 27, 2019, at 5:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > If it’s the stock radio, it sucks. All of the Beckers suck when it comes
> to reception.
> >
> > I live less than two miles from a major antenna farm. I can pick up
> stations on my dental work. The Becker that was in the wife’s SL couldn’t
> pick up a major FM station that’s 20 miles away in Tampa, and would fade in
> and out on a station broadcasting from the antenna farm nearby.
> >
> > If it’s got a factory Bose system they do sound nice. That subwoofer
> that’s under the rear deck really bumps things up.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Aug 27, 2019, at 5:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> The antenna was broken on the SL when I got it so I bought another one
> off The Bay and stuck it down in the hole and pushed the plastic extender
> bit in. The motor doesn’t work apparently which is ok for now. It has a
> really nice Alpine head unit in it, music sounds really good so it is
> installed well in that regard. Maybe the motor is bad or not hooked up.
> Whatever.
> >>
> >> But the antenna just doesn’t pull in radio stations very well. I’m
> wondering if there is some other way to get it in there for it to work
> right. Some way to connect the metal part to whatever is in the antenna
> unit?  Last one I did was a long time ago on the TD and I forget if there
> was some sort of connection that needed to be made.
> >>
> >> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] 01 210 left me stranded

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I keep the old (replaced) belt in the trunk for just such occasions.
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> We were heading to town in on 01 e320 and heard something flapping. Pulled
> over. The belt shredded itself. Suddenly. Checked it before going on a trip
> this past weekend and it was fine. When I replaced the water pump about 20k
> miles ago I replaced the belt as well. It was in almost new condition. Had
> the kid come pick me and the other kid up, wife waited on AAA so I could
> get another belt located. I thought I had a spare but could not find it so
> I pulled the one off the wagon sitting in my shop to use until a
> replacement is ordered.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 722.3 trans

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"Semi-related",  ha ha.
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On Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 2:19 PM Craig via Mercedes 
wrote:

> On Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:15:15 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> > Would it be easier to install 4 speed, flywheel. pedals and
> > driveshaft?   Having salvaged the petals from Mao's 240D, I can attest
> > that it is not easy to swap petals, and the clutch master.  I'm
> > thinking it will be less labor to reseal the 722.3 than to try to
> > convert to manual.
>
> Having done the conversion from automatic to manual with parts I removed
> from a junkyard manual transmission car, I can say it is not difficult,
> but does take a fairly long time to complete all the steps.
>
> It indeed will be less labor to reseal the 722.3.
>
> As a semi-related note, I have found having automatic transmissions in
> our 4-wheelers to be helpful when I drive our Kenworth with its 13-speed
> unsynchronized transmission -- I don't have to change between two
> different clutches and their different adjustments.
>
>
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[MBZ] 220SE on BaT

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Getting some action!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-220se-2/

Now I see why Kaleb has stopped bidding, I don't see anywhere in the copy
to indicate that THE AIR BLOWS ICE COLD!
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Re: [MBZ] 722.3 trans

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Here's the thread I was thinking about, should give you a good idea.
722.315, the guy used both ATSG manual and the WIS for section 27 of the
FSM, plus a couple others he downloaded.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/370024-going-rebuild-my-722-315-a.html

Here is another for an older trans, 722.118, which may have some value
beyond education.  Stretch does some courageous things and he's very good
at fabricating special tools.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/304903-722-118-automatic-transmission-rebuild-monster-diy.html

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Max
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On Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 10:18 AM Max Dillon  wrote:

> There is a thread on peach parts that documents a 722.? rebuild, either a
> .3 or a .4.  Rebuild kit was only $150 or so, and the ATSG rebuild manual
> was sufficient.  I think the fellow fabricated any special tools he needed
> from wood, his first time into an auto trans, and all it took was loads of
> time and patience.
>
> Simple Green and a power washer will clean it right up.
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
> On August 26, 2019 1:15:15 AM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >I'm getting some of the projects ahead whittled down so I am beginning
> >to think more about replacing the dead trans in the 81 240D.  I have a
> >used trans from Kaleb that is supposed to be good.  However the seals
> >are old and so are all rubber parts.  I think I should put in new seals
> >
> >for sure.   If it were you, would you try to replace all orings, seals
> >and other rubber parts?  Would you replace the clutch packs?  It
> >probably makes sense to replace B2 piston and K3 spring.
> >
> >Where would you source oring and clutch pack parts from? ( seals and
> >B2/k3 are known)
> >
> >What else is rubber besides seals and orings?
> >
> >What is the best way to clean up the outside of the case before
> >starting?
> >
> >What are the pitfalls of trying to work on an auto trans without books
> >or prior training?  I've done manual trans before.
> >
> >Would it be easier to install 4 speed, flywheel. pedals and
> >driveshaft?   Having salvaged the petals from Mao's 240D, I can attest
> >that it is not easy to swap petals, and the clutch master.  I'm
> >thinking
> >it will be less labor to reseal the 722.3 than to try to convert to
> >manual.
> >
> >What do all y'all think?
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Re: [MBZ] EPC Question

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https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/9002034895

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On Sat, Aug 24, 2019 at 8:14 PM Craig via Mercedes 
wrote:

> I have been looking at http://mbepc.net/1/fg/300/15v/124128 to find part
> numbers for our '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo, but I cannot find the block heater
> and associated hardware.
>
> Where does one find the block heater and associated hardware in the EPC?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] EPC Question

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I can find a bunch of the engine parts, following the link at the bottom of
the page under "Major Assemblies" click on the M for engine, and then OM
for oil motors, and then find your OM602.xxx.  However, after several
minutes of looking, I cannot find the block heater etc.
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On Sat, Aug 24, 2019 at 8:14 PM Craig via Mercedes 
wrote:

> I have been looking at http://mbepc.net/1/fg/300/15v/124128 to find part
> numbers for our '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo, but I cannot find the block heater
> and associated hardware.
>
> Where does one find the block heater and associated hardware in the EPC?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] test

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Also, I was hoping that your "aardvark" word document was another story
from your career, miss those and I'm too frugal to buy the book.

Reminds me, this summer we traveled to Italy again, and one of the museums
we visited was in Castelforte, and covered the impact of WW2 in that area.
Very fierce fighting there between Germans and Allies (U.S. Army, Brits of
course, and French forces) along the Gustav line.  Reportedly more civilian
deaths caused by land mines than all casualties on both sides caused by the
hostilities.  A lady we know there in Italy was only about  3 months old
when her mother was killed by a mine, her father was already dead, and
there were no living relatives to care for her so she was raised an
orphan.  She visited the museum with us, and really enjoyed it.

The museum is run by a non-profit, all volunteers from the local community,
and they still are finding artifacts from the war.  While we were there,
they showed me a U.S. helmet that was remarkably well preserved, found that
day in a nearby river, where some GI had probably dropped it nearly 80
years ago.

The French forces were mostly recruited from their colonies in Africa, IIRC
they were Moroccan, and they had a terrible reputation for very fierce and
brutal fighting vs. the Germans and unfortunately also abusing the
civilians when they weren't fighting.  Abusing is putting a very kind face
on it.  They wore stripped tunics and white turbans, and the French
officers paid them a dollar per ear taken from a German.  More than a few
pictures of these soldiers on display, and they did indeed look pretty
rough and fierce.

There were pieces from a Spitfire that had crashed, which they traced back
to the pilot who had been flying at the time, pilot had bailed out safely
and continued fighting the rest of the war and just died about ten or
fifteen years ago.

They also had found the remains of a German solder, which they returned to
Germany.  The guy was just 17 when he died.  They had pictures from the
German officials who came to retrieve the remains, and pictures from his
burial ceremony in Germany, and some letters and such around that episode.
German dog tags back then didn't have a name, just a serial number, and
were made to easily break in half.  This was so that when a soldier died,
one half was collected for recording his death and the other half stayed
with the body.  This set of remains had the complete dog tag, so they knew
he was a MIA that could now be recognized as a KIA.

The place has a facebook site, but I don't know what that is.  They really
need a real website, but run on a shoe-string budget.

One section of the museum displays how the locals used the war refuse to
make things they needed.  Helmets got a hole punched in the top and made
into a hanging lamp, or had a handle riveted on and made into a pot.  Brass
shells from artillery made into flower vases or watering cans or decorated
to commemorate some event.  Uniforms where turned inside out so the liner
was displayed instead of the military pattern on the outside (German
mountain troop uniforms were best for this, they were designed to be
reversible, one side was a grey / black camo pattern, other side was white
to blend into snow).  There was a wedding dress using the white from that
type of uniform.
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Max
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On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 6:35 PM Wilton Strickland via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>
>
> After using new email system for coupla months, was not able to
> open
> attachments. 'Thought I had found the "problem" and changed settings
> to correct it. Sending the "aardvark" attachment was an easy way to
> check it. It works. Nothing nefarious. No nuke codes passed.
>
> W
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] test

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Wilton,

Did you move to an all-new computer, or just upgrade the OS and/or the
email client?

I've still got Win7 on our home laptop, SWMBO is used to that and whichever
version of Outlook is on it (I think 13?), so I'm going to hold on to that
as long as possible to avoid hobbling her with learning a new tool.  I also
don't have much time to devote to that sort of thing.
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Charleston SC


On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 6:35 PM Wilton Strickland via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>
>
> After using new email system for coupla months, was not able to
> open
> attachments. 'Thought I had found the "problem" and changed settings
> to correct it. Sending the "aardvark" attachment was an easy way to
> check it. It works. Nothing nefarious. No nuke codes passed.
>
> W
>
> -From: "Curt Raymond via
> Mercedes"
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Cc: "Curt Raymond"
> Sent: Thursday August 22 2019 8:42:25PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] test
>
> When I was in college I worked for the IT group for one year. This was
>  one of the real old school IT groups where you had to kiss the ring
> of
>  the boss etc.At the end of the school year they laid off my manager
>  which was a shame, the guy was great. The rest of us refused to kiss
>  the ring and were not re-hired the next year. Unfortunately for them
>  we had already penetrated the network and could do what we wanted.
>  We knew they were monitoring our email so we instituted strict
>  security protocols that included encrypting everything with PGP
>  (Pretty Good Privacy). The encryption scheme would take 1 line of
> text
>  and turn it into a paragraph or a paragraph into a page etc. So the
>  amount of traffic stayed the same but the volume of each message
>  jumped dramatically.
>  It wasn't long before the 5 ringleaders (of which I was the least
>  technical but most scheming) were hauled in to account for ourselves.
>  They rolled out "We know you're up to something, we don't know what
>  but you better tell us or else!" We kept our mouths shut knowing
> there
>  wasn't anything they could do to us, even if they could decrypt our
>  messages it was all mundane stuff like "What time is dinner?" any
>  actual scheming we did in person, off campus.
>  When I graduated the president of the college shook my hand for a
>  second longer than everybody else "I'm not sad to see you go." We
>  laughed, it was great.
>  -Curt
>
>  On Thursday, August 22, 2019, 3:02:28 PM EDT, OK Don via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
>  No, he is fully aware that they are, and is just giving them
>  something to
>  ponder ...
>
>  On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 1:52 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>  mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>  > What's the hidden meaning, Wilton? Are you afraid your
>  conversations are
>  > being monitored in Beijing?
>  >
>
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>
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>  to
>  pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>
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>  few who
>  learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric
>  fence
>  for themselves."
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Re: [MBZ] OT: USAF turns a manned airplane into a drone!

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If you believe that corporations can pay taxes and hire lobbyists, then you
can believe that they also would put their company logo on their evil
killing machines.
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On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 3:35 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>
> It's interesting that when the T-800s were made, years after the humans
> were forced into hiding, they put what seems like company brand names on
> the Terminators.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 220SEb on BaT

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That's Kaleb, he's finally seen the light.
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On Fri, Aug 23, 2019 at 12:28 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I wouldn’t say that. There are people out there who have forgotten more
> than I’ll ever know about these cars. I just like to be as transparent as
> possible when I sell a car. It makes the buyers a lot more confident in
> their purchase and also eliminates any “Hey! You didn’t tell me about
> this!” sorts of issues.
>
> I am finding it weird that there have been a couple bidders on my car that
> have little to no history and/or are new accounts. Hmm.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Aug 23, 2019, at 11:07 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > On 23/08/2019 6:06 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> >> We're all pulling for you Dan!  That is a really nice car, and the
> level of
> >> information you provide via your blog and the pics and the answers to
> >> comments is the model that all sellers should follow.  Those who don't
> can
> >> be viewed as hiding something.
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> >> Charleston SC
> >>
> >>
> > Or, they are just not knowledgeable like Dan?
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

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We're all pulling for you Dan!  That is a really nice car, and the level of
information you provide via your blog and the pics and the answers to
comments is the model that all sellers should follow.  Those who don't can
be viewed as hiding something.
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On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 3:05 PM Dan--- via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Bid on this, it’s a much better deal:
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-220se-2/
>
> -D
>
> > On Aug 22, 2019, at 2:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > *The value of these cars is high enough that everyone just throws new
> > interior in them for cheap (only $6-10k!), steam cleans everything, and
> > throws them up for sale for huge mark up.  I'm not saying thats the case
> > with this car, but it could be, which turned off buyers.*
> >
> > ??  The vehicle with all its warts was bid to over $200k.
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 12:49 PM Craig via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> On Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:05:14 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> >>  wrote:
> >>
> >>> I only looked on my phone, so I didn't look took carefully at the door
> >>> gap.
> >>
> >> The door gap is the same on both sides, but it does appear to be too
> big.
> >>
> >>
> >>> I think when you see damage to the floor, it brings up questions about
> >>> what else is messed up or hiding.  Plus, its difficult to fix in a cab
> >>> due to the two layers of floor in them.
> >>
> >> The rear end is higher on the left than on the right.
> >>
> >> The last picture, showing the VIN tag, also shows a plate which is
> >> missing one of its screws.
> >>
> >> Picture 52 shows the refrigerant fitting on the driver's side of the
> >> condenser to be crimped on to the hose, but the hose connected to the
> >> receiver dryer on the other side has a hose clamp, the head of which
> >> appears rusted.
> >>
> >>
> >> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Pre-glow relay

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Thanks Craig!  Have the sucker and the flux, haven't found a good product
to deal with the coating so usually I just remove it mechanically at each
joint.

I found the following "can" type capacitors:
1 micro-farad
220 "  "
470 " "

All are polarized, and it appears they are all rated for 10v and 85 deg C.

There are a few other devices that are similar is shape and size to another
type of capacitor, the much-more-expensive variety, but I can't find any
farad ratings, so I suspect they could be resistors.

I'm going to create a Google Drive folder and put them up there, maybe
someone can help ID them.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Fertilizer.
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> On 21/08/2019 2:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > SO what's a better thing to do with cow manure?
> >
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I think you nailed it Randy, most of the "solutions" to the perceived
"problem" are from the third world.  Seems to be the direction we are being
forced into.

Ayn Rand's "Anthem" comes to mind.
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On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 3:06 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> Not exactly new. 3rd world countries have been using bio-digesters for a
> long time to make methane to heat with and cook with etc.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

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Wow, $171K and climbing.

That first pic just seems off to me.  There's a couple things hanging under
the front bumper that look sloppy and unkempt, and what is going on with
the large gap between the door and the door sill?  That gap also doesn't
look very neat and I'm NOT an expert by any means, but I find it hard to
believe it left the factory with that gap.

I'd like to hear Jaime's thoughts on this car.
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Re: [MBZ] W115 240D on BAT

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Is that US$ or CAN$?
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On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 11:59 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> With a little planning and about 100 photos you could probably score over
> $10K. Seriously.
>
> On Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 11:53 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > That one does appear to be pretty nice and clean but I cannot say that I
> > really like the colour.
> >
> > I will admit that I think about selling my car and moving on. I don't
> > drive it enough to justify keeping it. I haven't put more than about 25
> > miles on it this summer. It has plates and insurance but it sits in the
> > garage.
> >
> >
> >
> > On 19/08/2019 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > > Very nice example pushing toward $10K.
> > >
> > > Randy - now is the time for you to ride the wave for classic W115
> > diesels.
> > > Since your engine is 20 % larger, you should get at least $12k.  Not to
> > > mention that gorgeous mittlerot paint job.
> > >
> > >
> >
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-mercedes-benz-240d-5/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-08-19
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Re: [MBZ] OT I am really upset

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Does the AC blow ICE COLD?
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> They bodged the auction and my high bid was not accepted
>
> https://www.classicandsportscar.com/news/sale-oldest-porsche-misfires
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Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

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Here's their instructions, looks like I need a minimum of one inch of tape
on each side of the joint, so I'll go with a 3" wide roll.

https://www.eternabond.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/general_application.pdf


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On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 5:13 PM Meade Dillon  wrote:

> I was thinking about trying that, but I'm not that neat at cutting a
> straight line.  Lot's of other choices for lengths and widths on Amazon.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 4:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> Can’t you split it down the middle to make a 20’ 2” wide piece? 2 inches
>> should be plenty of margin around the seam, I would think.
>>
>> -D
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> > On Aug 18, 2019, at 3:58 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > However, 10' is not enough, so I'll have to order a 20' roll.
>> > -
>> > Max
>> > Charleston SC
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 3:32 PM Meade Dillon 
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >> I like this idea better:
>> >>
>> >> EternaBond White Mobile Home RV Rubber Roof Repair 4" x 10'
>> >>
>> >>
>> https://smile.amazon.com/EternaBond-White-Mobile-Rubber-Repair/dp/B003RW29FW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
>> >>
>> >> " Seal any rip, tear, or open seam in any surface with RoofSeal.
>> RoofSeal
>> >> is the best solution for leak repair. It is the choice of professional
>> roof
>> >> repair specialists, on virtually all roof types including EPDM, TPO,
>> >> hypalon, most PVC, modified, all metals, even copper and Kynar coated
>> >> metals, tile, wood, concrete, etc. RoofSeal even works great on
>> land-fill
>> >> and pond liners. Our specialized backing has proven to be UV stable,
>> even
>> >> after 19 years in full sunlight. Our MicroSealant has a built in primer
>> >> which allows RoofSeal to bond with the surface it is installed on.
>> Perfect
>> >> for re-seaming all roofs, regardless of the material. RoofSeal makes a
>> >> permanent water-tight seal."
>> >>
>> >> -
>> >> Max
>> >> Charleston SC
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 3:24 PM Meade Dillon 
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Seam Sealer:  This sounds like what I need, except it does not
>> mention UV
>> >>> resistance:
>> >>>
>> >>> ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound is a high performance seam
>> and
>> >>> joint sealer with excellent adhesion to most surfaces. It is water
>> >>> resistant, stays permanently flexible, and withstands weathering,
>> >>> oxidation, salt water, gasoline, and most solvents. This product is
>> safe to
>> >>> use on automotive paint. ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound
>> should
>> >>> not be applied near catalytic convertors and mufflers, due to extreme
>> heat
>> >>> conditions. For Professional Use Only, Not for Retail Sale.
>> >>>
>> >>> However, the reviews on Amazon are rather negative.
>> >>> -
>> >>> Max
>> >>> Charleston SC
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
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Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I was thinking about trying that, but I'm not that neat at cutting a
straight line.  Lot's of other choices for lengths and widths on Amazon.
-
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On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 4:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Can’t you split it down the middle to make a 20’ 2” wide piece? 2 inches
> should be plenty of margin around the seam, I would think.
>
> -D
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Aug 18, 2019, at 3:58 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > However, 10' is not enough, so I'll have to order a 20' roll.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 3:32 PM Meade Dillon 
> wrote:
> >
> >> I like this idea better:
> >>
> >> EternaBond White Mobile Home RV Rubber Roof Repair 4" x 10'
> >>
> >>
> https://smile.amazon.com/EternaBond-White-Mobile-Rubber-Repair/dp/B003RW29FW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
> >>
> >> " Seal any rip, tear, or open seam in any surface with RoofSeal.
> RoofSeal
> >> is the best solution for leak repair. It is the choice of professional
> roof
> >> repair specialists, on virtually all roof types including EPDM, TPO,
> >> hypalon, most PVC, modified, all metals, even copper and Kynar coated
> >> metals, tile, wood, concrete, etc. RoofSeal even works great on
> land-fill
> >> and pond liners. Our specialized backing has proven to be UV stable,
> even
> >> after 19 years in full sunlight. Our MicroSealant has a built in primer
> >> which allows RoofSeal to bond with the surface it is installed on.
> Perfect
> >> for re-seaming all roofs, regardless of the material. RoofSeal makes a
> >> permanent water-tight seal."
> >>
> >> -
> >> Max
> >> Charleston SC
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 3:24 PM Meade Dillon 
> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Seam Sealer:  This sounds like what I need, except it does not mention
> UV
> >>> resistance:
> >>>
> >>> ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound is a high performance seam
> and
> >>> joint sealer with excellent adhesion to most surfaces. It is water
> >>> resistant, stays permanently flexible, and withstands weathering,
> >>> oxidation, salt water, gasoline, and most solvents. This product is
> safe to
> >>> use on automotive paint. ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound
> should
> >>> not be applied near catalytic convertors and mufflers, due to extreme
> heat
> >>> conditions. For Professional Use Only, Not for Retail Sale.
> >>>
> >>> However, the reviews on Amazon are rather negative.
> >>> -
> >>> Max
> >>> Charleston SC
> >>>
> >>>
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Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

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However, 10' is not enough, so I'll have to order a 20' roll.
-
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On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 3:32 PM Meade Dillon  wrote:

> I like this idea better:
>
> EternaBond White Mobile Home RV Rubber Roof Repair 4" x 10'
>
> https://smile.amazon.com/EternaBond-White-Mobile-Rubber-Repair/dp/B003RW29FW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8
>
> " Seal any rip, tear, or open seam in any surface with RoofSeal. RoofSeal
> is the best solution for leak repair. It is the choice of professional roof
> repair specialists, on virtually all roof types including EPDM, TPO,
> hypalon, most PVC, modified, all metals, even copper and Kynar coated
> metals, tile, wood, concrete, etc. RoofSeal even works great on land-fill
> and pond liners. Our specialized backing has proven to be UV stable, even
> after 19 years in full sunlight. Our MicroSealant has a built in primer
> which allows RoofSeal to bond with the surface it is installed on. Perfect
> for re-seaming all roofs, regardless of the material. RoofSeal makes a
> permanent water-tight seal."
>
> -----
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 3:24 PM Meade Dillon  wrote:
>
>> Seam Sealer:  This sounds like what I need, except it does not mention UV
>> resistance:
>>
>> ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound is a high performance seam and
>> joint sealer with excellent adhesion to most surfaces. It is water
>> resistant, stays permanently flexible, and withstands weathering,
>> oxidation, salt water, gasoline, and most solvents. This product is safe to
>> use on automotive paint. ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound should
>> not be applied near catalytic convertors and mufflers, due to extreme heat
>> conditions. For Professional Use Only, Not for Retail Sale.
>>
>> However, the reviews on Amazon are rather negative.
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>>
>>
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I like this idea better:

EternaBond White Mobile Home RV Rubber Roof Repair 4" x 10'
https://smile.amazon.com/EternaBond-White-Mobile-Rubber-Repair/dp/B003RW29FW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8

" Seal any rip, tear, or open seam in any surface with RoofSeal. RoofSeal
is the best solution for leak repair. It is the choice of professional roof
repair specialists, on virtually all roof types including EPDM, TPO,
hypalon, most PVC, modified, all metals, even copper and Kynar coated
metals, tile, wood, concrete, etc. RoofSeal even works great on land-fill
and pond liners. Our specialized backing has proven to be UV stable, even
after 19 years in full sunlight. Our MicroSealant has a built in primer
which allows RoofSeal to bond with the surface it is installed on. Perfect
for re-seaming all roofs, regardless of the material. RoofSeal makes a
permanent water-tight seal."

-
Max
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On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 3:24 PM Meade Dillon  wrote:

> Seam Sealer:  This sounds like what I need, except it does not mention UV
> resistance:
>
> ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound is a high performance seam and
> joint sealer with excellent adhesion to most surfaces. It is water
> resistant, stays permanently flexible, and withstands weathering,
> oxidation, salt water, gasoline, and most solvents. This product is safe to
> use on automotive paint. ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound should
> not be applied near catalytic convertors and mufflers, due to extreme heat
> conditions. For Professional Use Only, Not for Retail Sale.
>
> However, the reviews on Amazon are rather negative.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

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Seam Sealer:  This sounds like what I need, except it does not mention UV
resistance:

ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound is a high performance seam and
joint sealer with excellent adhesion to most surfaces. It is water
resistant, stays permanently flexible, and withstands weathering,
oxidation, salt water, gasoline, and most solvents. This product is safe to
use on automotive paint. ACDelco Medium Body Seam-Sealing Compound should
not be applied near catalytic convertors and mufflers, due to extreme heat
conditions. For Professional Use Only, Not for Retail Sale.

However, the reviews on Amazon are rather negative.
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Re: [MBZ] This Never Gets Old

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This is the part that I was talking about.

210-720-00-42


Looking at pictures of this part revealed in a web search, there is a green
part and a white part, joined by a rivet.  On my '95, IIRC, my rear windows
had a grey part and a white part.  I drilled out the rivet on the new part,
separating the green from the white, and then replaced the (broken) white
part on my car's regulator.  I may be remembering this wrong, maybe it was
the green part that I reused, but the idea is similar.  This 210 part has a
plastic part (either green or white) that you can use to repair a 124 rear
window regulator for much less than the cost of a new regulator, IF indeed
the failure you have is similar to how mine failed.

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Max
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On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 1:29 PM Max Dillon  wrote:

> I'll bet that the plastic piece is broken, that connects the glass to the
> car that rides up and down the track.  The motor pulls a wire around to
> move the car.
>
> You can purchase the plastic piece, drill out the rivet holding the old,
> install the new with a small bolt and nut.  I think the piece is sold as a
> 210 part for front window regulator.
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
> On August 18, 2019 12:43:18 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
>
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[MBZ] WAAAY OT - instant portable toilet

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Someone must need this!

https://odditymall.com/instaprivy-portable-privacy-toilet

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Re: [MBZ] IT'S ALIIIIIIVVVVVVEEEEE!!!!

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Yes, progress!
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On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 6:53 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I went out to put the Magick Box on the $500E300 to see if it might see
> anything on it to give some indications of any module codes related to
> the airbag deployment.  I had put the shift lever in neutral so I could
> set the one box there on the center console.  I was working with the
> system to see if it could talk to the car (it wouldn't, battery low I
> think) and in turning the key to get the OBD port alive I hit the
> starter and OMG it turned over!  I guess the shift lever was buggered or
> something, being in neutral position allowed the starter to go.  It
> didn't fire off as I think the battery is low (and 2 bad GPs) but it
> tried!  No angry noises from the front end!  WOWO!
>
> I put the charger on the battery, will juice it up.  The right hood hold
> down was pushed out of the catch but the left one won't release.  I was
> thinking to cut the hood off there to get it open, but now I am
> rethinking that idea as I could see just banging the hood back sorta
> straight to reuse it and try to get the thing halfway presentable.
> hmmm now I am thinking I need to see what was broken in there and
> get the car back on the road with some redneck body work and some
> junkyard bits.
>
> Hot damn!  This is the most exciting thing all day!  (Not that my day
> was too exciting, but still)
>
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Re: [MBZ] Magick Box on ML320

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Sounds frustrating.  Can you put the battery charger on the vehicle and
leave that charging while you run the diagnostics?

How long is the warranty period on the 'puter?
-
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> It would not talk to the car through HHTWIN, though at first it did run
> through the diagnostics on all the systems and show check, f, or F on 8
> or 9 systems.  But then when I went to read them the HHTWIN module would
> not do anything but ask about the cable or something.  Even that
> wouldn't work.  I tried a couple times, had to reboot the computer as
> DAS thought HHTWIN was missing or corrupted or something (at least I
> think that is what the German warning message was telling me).  But
> while I was doing the tests, the RR window was randomly going down on
> its own.  Weird, I guess the tests were triggering something to make it
> do that as I was not touching any buttons, though I could raise it
> again, then after a bit it would go down again.
>
> I think this thing is extremely sensitive to battery voltage, although I
> charged it up the other day I guess I will try again and then leave the
> charger connected, or swap in another battery and see if that works.
>
> It would not talk to the $500E300 either, I think because that battery
> was quite low too.
>
> I hope this system will actually work, at least the other day on the ML
> it got a bit further on but wouldn't give me a 163 choice to read the
> systems, then it wouldn't, and it wouldn't talk to the SL600 the other
> day either even though that battery seems pretty strong.
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Re: [MBZ] Old Guard

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

THAT is pretty funny.
-
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> I especially enjoy the Maharelle sisters from the Finger Lakes:
>
>
>
> https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/lawrence-welk-cold-opening/n13207
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] If you want to use hydrocarbons in your A/C system ...

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Looks like they are about $10 cheaper, for a case of 12 cans.  They also
claim their single can is equivalent to 18 oz of r134, while Eviro-Safe
says their can is equivalent to 16 oz.
-
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Charleston SC


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wrote:

> Look at http://www.frostycool.com/.
>
> They describe their products at
> http://www.frostycool.com/what-is-FrostyCool/
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

How about getting in touch with Randy Steele to see if he can find one or a
set?

I don't have a link anymore, but I think he was using EPS / European Parts
Specialist on Ebay?
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On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 2:57 PM MG via Mercedes 
wrote:

>
> Does anyone happen to know the MB parts number for the
> Square Euro headlight for the left side on a 123? The
> parts guy here can't find it and says that even with
> the number he may not be allowed to order it because MB
> Germany is starting to refuse to send any parts not
> originally put on cars sold in America. WTF???
>
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Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

No, if Cars245 can get it, it will be glass, original Bosch, fit perfectly
and look great.

I don't see any 123 euro headlights listed on their website, so you may
need to reach out directly to see if they can get them.
-
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On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 3:16 PM MG via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Oh yeah I bet it will! Just what I want on my car
> plastic craptastic junk.
>
> MG
>
> Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote:
> > Just put the new ones on from cars245 and get some of that Amazon film to
> > put on them. It completely changes the look of the car.
> >
> > On Mon, Aug 12, 2019, 4:14 AM MG via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks Max, I'll look at them. What you said about the
> >> differences is exactly what I was dreading. I can see a
> >> bit of something like less fluting in the Hellas. They
> >> look almost clearer then the Bosch.
> >>
> >> Dan, I've been looking on Ebay and found several
> >> different lights including a set of Bosch that say
> >> slightly pitted. The seller will be sending me some
> >> better pictures when he gets back home on Wed. Want to
> >> see how good the reflectors are. They are the important
> >> thing 'cause like you say I can get new lenses and be
> >> good to go.
> >>
> >> MG
> >>
> >> Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> Forgot the link:
> >>>
> >>> https://cars245.com/en/
> >>>
> >>> -
> >>> Max
> >>> Charleston SC
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 11:19 AM Meade Dillon 
> >> wrote:
> >>>> When I bought The White Whale (124.193) it had mismatched euro
> >> headlights,
> >>>> and it was obvious they were different.  Drove me kinda nuts, and when
> >>>> Rusty had a sale on Bosch Euro for about $300 or so I think, I jumped
> on
> >>>> that.
> >>>>
> >>>> If your insurance won't play, then you could check with the Cars245
> guys
> >>>> to see about a new set of lenses or maybe just one new that matches
> what
> >>>> the insco pays for, although the shipping is about as much as the
> >> lenses.
> >>>> I just put new Bosch lenses on The White Whale.  Well worth it, they
> >> look
> >>>> great.
> >>>> -
> >>>> Max
> >>>> Charleston SC
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 10:36 AM MG via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com
> >>>> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> That is what I am hoping since the left one on my 300TD
> >>>>> got crunched so needs to be replaced. I was just
> >>>>> wondering if I could get the insurance to go for
> >>>>> replacing both with the same brand because of slight
> >>>>> differences in looks. I know over time that will drive
> >>>>> me batty till I replace the other one so they look the
> >>>>> same.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> MG
> >>>>>
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Re: [MBZ] OT Myers Jet pump

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Here is what I found, after I paid over $100 for just the diffuser at the
local ACE hardware store.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005FQLAFI/?coliid=I2FZZBK55G9EK3=JD6VKFQUMU21=1_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Don't get Myers original parts, look for aftermarket like these.  I think
there is another name other than Ace that are clone pumps and the parts fit
just fine.
-
Max
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On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 12:31 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
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> I would guess impeller, seal and nozzle.   Myers Kits I have found so
> far are $170 to $200.  I can buy a new cast iron pump for $100  online
> or $200 locally.So I juess I will have to junk the myers pump.   If
> I had a stash of burned up motors where I could salvage a new front
> plate, the motor would have value.  However the back of the pump is the
> motor front plate, so there is no resale value.   It would work to power
> a jointer or something like that, but the uses would be pretty limited.
>
> I am going to call a few pump shops before I buy a new pump.   Seems to
> me a kit should be about $25 to $40 if prastic impeller, and 50 or 60 if
> bronze impeller.
>
> Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 8/10/19 4:00 PM:
> > Look on fleabay and the river of large women for the rebuild kit for the
> Myers.  Probably just need a new impeller, plus a seal.  Bearings from a
> bearing house if you take the electric motor apart.
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: Which compressor oil to use?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Here is some light reading, for those interested.

BLUF:  Double-capped PAG will be more expensive, but is also less
hygroscopic, than most PAG oil offered on the secondary market.  In other
words, if you buy the PAG oil at the MB counter, it is better than the
generic PAG oil at the FLAPS counter.

https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?referer=https://www.google.com/=1=2250=icec

https://www.autocreativesys.com.sg/resources/primalec-ac
[this writer suggests that the hygroscopic nature of double-capped PAG is
good, absorbs the water which prevents it from making trouble elsewhere in
the system]

https://www.tokic.hr/TehnickeInformacije/Nissens/Nissens_TechnicalBulletin_AC_Compressor_Lubrication%20-%20PAG%20PAO%20mixing.pdf

https://www.waeco.com/en/why-pag-oils-have-to-be-protected-against-moisture/

I see that both Amazon and RockAuto sell the Denso oil for my compressor
(ND-OIL 8), about $20 for 500 ml which is more than a lifetime supply.  I'd
have to use some dry CO2 (what I have and use, or one could use some other
dry gas) to purge the wet air every time I open the can.

I'm also wondering if the desiccant in the drier can absorb any water
carried in the PAG oil.

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On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 3:36 PM Craig via Mercedes 
wrote:

> On Mon, 12 Aug 2019 14:37:56 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> > That's always a concern, so I "flush" with a dry gas
>
> CO2? N2?
>
>
> > after installing a new drier, then vacuum for minimum of thirty
> > minutes.  Can't do much more than that.
>
> I understand.
>
>
> > Also was reading last night the modern PAG oil has "double capped"
> > molecule now and so is not as hydroscopic.
>
> Do you have the URL of your reading?
>
> Thanks,
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] AC compressor oil

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Well here is a FAQ from the Enviro-Safe website:

https://www.es-refrigerants.com/resources/faq/w/id/16/details.asp
"Is Enviro-Safe™ Refrigerant compatible with all refrigerant oils?

Yes, Enviro-Safe™ is totally compatible with all refrigerant oil available
today. It can be used with Mineral, Ester and PAG oils without
incompatibility."

So I probably need to remove / drain / flush the compressor and the
condenser, re-fill with PAG-46 and charge with ES.
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> I thought PAG worked with everything?
>
> -D
>
> > On Aug 11, 2019, at 3:53 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > PAG is more likely to work with propane/butane than mineral oil is
> likely to work with R134a I think.
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Re: [MBZ] AC compressor oil

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I need to get smart on the oils.  For about ten years, The White Whale was
fine with PAG-46 and r134a or with EnviroSafe 12 (propane / butane).

I have sent an email to the Envirosafe folks to see which oil they
recommend.
-
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On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 2:26 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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> I believe oil which isn't refrigerant miscible leaves the compressor and
> doesn't come back.
> The refrigerant is supposed to carry it back to the compressor.
> It probably ends up internally insulating the condenser.
> Your 134A will circulate the PAG, but I think the mineral stuff is just
> getting in the way unless/until you put some R12 or propane in there.
>
> > On August 11, 2019 at 2:07 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Does the PAG-46 oil circulate with the refrigerant, and the mineral oil
> > mostly remain in the compressor?
> >
> > I'm wondering if I should just remove and drain the compressor, maybe
> flush
> > out the condenser, install new drier and correct PAG-46 oil, re-charge
> and
> > go.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 8:25 AM Meade Dillon 
> wrote:
> >
> > > I think I've done something wrong.
> > >
> > > Yesterday I finished re-sealing the AC compressor for The White Whale
> > > (1987 300TD).  My interpretation of the FSM is that 50cc of oil were
> > > required, due to the sudden loss when the shaft seal failed, and
> replacing
> > > the drier, and draining all old oil from the compressor.
> > >
> > > For some reason, I decided to use mineral oil, thinking that was what I
> > > had used last time I did the major flush and re-fill of the system.
> > > Wrongo, pretty sure this morning that the system had PAG-46 in it.  No
> idea
> > > what the viscosity of the mineral oil is, but I'll bet it is 100.  So
> I've
> > > got a blend of oils in the system.  Mostly PAG-46, but also mineral
> oil of
> > > unknown weight.
> > >
> > > Then I discovered that I did not have sufficient Envirosafe (propane /
> > > butane blend) so I had to run out to Wal-Mart and get a few cans of
> r134
> > > (yuck!).
> > >
> > > I've only put in two cans / 24 oz of R134, and pressures are plenty
> high.
> > > Did not have time for a test drive last night but vent temperatures
> were
> > > only getting down to about 68 deg F with the car sitting in the drive.
> > >
> > > I have a feeling I'm going to be flushing the whole system and starting
> > > over.
> > > -
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> > > Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] AC compressor oil

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Peter - I was under the impression that PAG is "universal" and can be used
with either r12 or r134.  The FSM calls for oil from sheet 362, which only
has one oil listed (MB-brand) which I suspect is Denso ND-Oil 8, which is
equivalent to PAG-46.

I've purchased several bottles of mineral oil over the years, and have yet
to find one that lists the viscosity, so I'm hesitant to use a mineral oil
that is not recommended by MB or Denso.  I'm assuming that the 46 in PAG-46
is the viscosity.
-
Max
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On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 2:47 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes <
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> If you are using propane "test" refrigerant, you need the mineral oil,
> anything with R134 needs the PAG or ester base oil -- PAG is too polar for
> propane, and mineral oil isn't polar enough for R134a
>
> In either case you are risking a compressor failure due to lack of
> lubrication, I'd make sure the oil is matched to the refrigerant.
>
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Re: [MBZ] AC compressor oil

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Does the PAG-46 oil circulate with the refrigerant, and the mineral oil
mostly remain in the compressor?

I'm wondering if I should just remove and drain the compressor, maybe flush
out the condenser, install new drier and correct PAG-46 oil, re-charge and
go.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 8:25 AM Meade Dillon  wrote:

> I think I've done something wrong.
>
> Yesterday I finished re-sealing the AC compressor for The White Whale
> (1987 300TD).  My interpretation of the FSM is that 50cc of oil were
> required, due to the sudden loss when the shaft seal failed, and replacing
> the drier, and draining all old oil from the compressor.
>
> For some reason, I decided to use mineral oil, thinking that was what I
> had used last time I did the major flush and re-fill of the system.
> Wrongo, pretty sure this morning that the system had PAG-46 in it.  No idea
> what the viscosity of the mineral oil is, but I'll bet it is 100.  So I've
> got a blend of oils in the system.  Mostly PAG-46, but also mineral oil of
> unknown weight.
>
> Then I discovered that I did not have sufficient Envirosafe (propane /
> butane blend) so I had to run out to Wal-Mart and get a few cans of r134
> (yuck!).
>
> I've only put in two cans / 24 oz of R134, and pressures are plenty high.
> Did not have time for a test drive last night but vent temperatures were
> only getting down to about 68 deg F with the car sitting in the drive.
>
> I have a feeling I'm going to be flushing the whole system and starting
> over.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

When I bought The White Whale (124.193) it had mismatched euro headlights,
and it was obvious they were different.  Drove me kinda nuts, and when
Rusty had a sale on Bosch Euro for about $300 or so I think, I jumped on
that.

If your insurance won't play, then you could check with the Cars245 guys to
see about a new set of lenses or maybe just one new that matches what the
insco pays for, although the shipping is about as much as the lenses.  I
just put new Bosch lenses on The White Whale.  Well worth it, they look
great.
-
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Charleston SC


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wrote:

> That is what I am hoping since the left one on my 300TD
> got crunched so needs to be replaced. I was just
> wondering if I could get the insurance to go for
> replacing both with the same brand because of slight
> differences in looks. I know over time that will drive
> me batty till I replace the other one so they look the
> same.
>
> MG
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Forgot the link:

https://cars245.com/en/

-
Max
Charleston SC


On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 11:19 AM Meade Dillon  wrote:

> When I bought The White Whale (124.193) it had mismatched euro headlights,
> and it was obvious they were different.  Drove me kinda nuts, and when
> Rusty had a sale on Bosch Euro for about $300 or so I think, I jumped on
> that.
>
> If your insurance won't play, then you could check with the Cars245 guys
> to see about a new set of lenses or maybe just one new that matches what
> the insco pays for, although the shipping is about as much as the lenses.
> I just put new Bosch lenses on The White Whale.  Well worth it, they look
> great.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 10:36 AM MG via Mercedes 
> wrote:
>
>> That is what I am hoping since the left one on my 300TD
>> got crunched so needs to be replaced. I was just
>> wondering if I could get the insurance to go for
>> replacing both with the same brand because of slight
>> differences in looks. I know over time that will drive
>> me batty till I replace the other one so they look the
>> same.
>>
>> MG
>>
>>
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[MBZ] AC compressor oil

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I think I've done something wrong.

Yesterday I finished re-sealing the AC compressor for The White Whale (1987
300TD).  My interpretation of the FSM is that 50cc of oil were required,
due to the sudden loss when the shaft seal failed, and replacing the drier,
and draining all old oil from the compressor.

For some reason, I decided to use mineral oil, thinking that was what I had
used last time I did the major flush and re-fill of the system.  Wrongo,
pretty sure this morning that the system had PAG-46 in it.  No idea what
the viscosity of the mineral oil is, but I'll bet it is 100.  So I've got a
blend of oils in the system.  Mostly PAG-46, but also mineral oil of
unknown weight.

Then I discovered that I did not have sufficient Envirosafe (propane /
butane blend) so I had to run out to Wal-Mart and get a few cans of r134
(yuck!).

I've only put in two cans / 24 oz of R134, and pressures are plenty high.
Did not have time for a test drive last night but vent temperatures were
only getting down to about 68 deg F with the car sitting in the drive.

I have a feeling I'm going to be flushing the whole system and starting
over.
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Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] Ludmilla

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Oh boy, which one is this again?  Which "car shake at start"?
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Re: [MBZ] On the trail of the E300D's electrical drain ...

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My 124 wagon came with the alarm disconnected, my '95 sedan still has an
operational alarm, although it will drain the battery if it sits for a
couple of weeks.  I just pull fuses or disconnect the battery if I know I'm
going to let that car sit.
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On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 12:35 PM Craig via Mercedes 
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> On Fri, 9 Aug 2019 09:22:06 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> > The red connector is for the SRS / Airbags, so don't touch that one.
> >
> > I would start with the two on the far left side, unplug both of those
> > and see if the central locking system still works.  If yes, then check
> > to see if the current drain behavior has been fixed.
>
> Thanks, Max.
>
> I thought, with so many saying, "disconnect the alarm," someone would
> have done it and know exactly how to do it.
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Aviation Technology

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Fun read!
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On Thu, Aug 8, 2019 at 7:09 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
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> Recent patent activity raises questions about current military technology:
>
>
>
> <
> https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/29232/navys-advanced-aerospace-tech-boss-claims-key-ufo-patent-is-operable
> >
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Re: [MBZ] On the trail of the E300D's electrical drain ...

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

The red connector is for the SRS / Airbags, so don't touch that one.

I would start with the two on the far left side, unplug both of those and
see if the central locking system still works.  If yes, then check to see
if the current drain behavior has been fixed.
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Max
Charleston SC


On Thu, Aug 8, 2019 at 5:28 PM Craig via Mercedes 
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> On Thu, 08 Aug 2019 11:16:23 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> > On my '95, which I suspect is similar, the alarm system would be my
> > first guess.  The current drain cycling like that tells me the alarm
> > system is checking which monitored thing is not right like an open
> > hood, open door, open trunk, key in ignition, doors not locked, and
> > after awhile it decides to stop checking and goes to low power state.
> > Note this is all speculation, I haven't actually researched this.
>
> Thank you, Max, for your input.
>
> I connected up the trouble lamp again this morning and noticed the
> behavior had changed. I saw the familiar bright-dim, but then after a
> while dim it repeated the bright-dim. It continued going bright for a
> short time and then going dim for a longer as long as the trouble lamp
> was connected.
>
> I then went to the fuse box and disconnected each fuse, one at at time.
> The only one which interrupted the lamp was fuse 9. When that was
> disconnected, the lamp was extinguished.
>
>
> > Maybe disconnect the alarm system under the passenger footwell cover
> > and see if that fixes it?
>
> I had earlier closed the trunk (that helped a lot!). I pushed the
> hood-open button, but that made no change.
>
> Just now I opened the trunk and the front passenger-side door to take
> pictures and then closed them. Now, the trouble lamp goes bright once
> and then stays dim continuously.
>
> I hate it when things change like that!
>
> I removed the carpet and shield from the front passenger footwell and
> found what is shown in the attached pictures.
>
> There are five connectors, four of which are connected.
>
> Which connector do I remove?
>
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Re: [MBZ] Surprise might be an emotion you feel

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I had no idea that engine was available in S class.  Interesting.

Wish it were the straight six instead.
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> https://savannah.craigslist.org/ctd/d/savannah-mercedes-class-350-diesel/6951352765.html
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Good op-ed Article on VW's Dieselgate

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Thanks Rick, now my blood is boiling for the next few years.  I'll be
triggered every time I see an electric or hybrid car...
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> https://www.unz.com/article/the-car-that-almost-was/
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Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

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Yes, correct on the compressor.  Upgrade kits for installing a Sanden are
out there (check on Peach Parts forum, I think there is a guy there selling
kits).

Is it possible to get the regular GM compressor and rotate some part (the
front cover?) so it will work "upside down"?  Worth looking into.  Pierre
Hedary has a you-tuber video about the compressor, maybe worth giving him a
call.  The R4 is not bad, just a little noisy and power hungry.

Keep it R-12 if you can afford it.

Seized compressor probably means a leak gradually bled out the oil, now
compressor parts may be scattered throughout the condenser, so you probably
need to replace that as well.  Might as well do whole hog, and replace or
rebuild all the refrigerant lines.  Flush out the evaporator, replace the
expansion valve and the drier.
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Max
Charleston SC


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> I am wanting to get my AC going in my W116 300SD. Has not worked since I
> got it. From what I can tell, the compressor is totally siezed, and I
> have the belt removed.
>
> These are an "upside down" GM compressor is that right? Are there
> better options e.g. Sanden or something else?
>
> What else should I think about. I have a vacuum pump and a gauge set but
> beyond vacuuming/charging I have not done any other work on AC systems.
>
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Re: [MBZ] The $500E300 did its job tonight

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Wow, sorry to hear about that, and also glad to hear that no ride to the
hospital required.

Well, those turbo engines have some value if you want to pull and keep
that.  Looks like the intercooler probably got crunched though.  There are
some other electronic modules that commonly go bad like the K40 relay and
the gear shifter box, and the radio.

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Max
Charleston SC


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> Rode to a community meeting this evening with a buddy. Left his house to
> come home about 930. We had big tstorm roll through earlier. Driving down
> the road a BIG oak tree falls in the road right in front of me. I guess the
> storm had weakened the tree. I hit it full on at 45mph, managed to stomp
> the brakes but road was wet so not much good there even though I felt the
> ABS. Airbag deployed but I don’t think I hit it, seat belt tensioner must
> have fired. I’m ok just a bit rattled. I’ll probably be sore in the morning
> but right now Mr Basil Hayden is ministering my aches.
>
> I left the car by the road will go over in the morning with the trailer
> and retrieve it. FD came and cut up the tree and got the road cleared. A
> good ol boy with a pickup with a winch pulled the car off the road.
>
> I guess the car is probably not worth saving but I’ll take a look in the
> morning once I drag it home. Engine was still running but radiator and
> front end smashed pretty good. Pass door wouldn’t open.  It’s got a salvage
> title been wrecked twice before. I’ll dismantle it and keep all the good
> bits.
>
> I’m thankful I didn’t arrive 1/2second sooner, that might not have ended
> quite as well.
>
> And how was YOUR evening?
>
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Re: [MBZ] Manilla beige '82 300D on BAT

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Dude these cars go a million miles, what are you talking about?  ;)
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Max
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On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 10:03 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
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> The thing is that car is more than half worn out. It may keep clattering
> along for another 100k before the tranny is totally shot, and a lot of
> rubber looks like it was replaced, but the steering is going to be loose
> and the motor may need work. Turn signal stalk may go, no cruise, yada
> yada.
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT electric motor assembly

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Despite one part (the extra ring / spacer) left over, the pump ran for
about five hours straight with no issues.  I'm calling it a success for now.

I just re-started the pump after about 60 hours of sitting, and it had held
its prime and resumed providing water to my redneck sprinkler system
(buried garden hoses, soaker hoses, and one sprinkler hidden so the HOA
won't ding me for leaving garden hoses out) with no issues.

I did learn that the local Ace hardware store that originally sold me the
pump has a resident expert, and if I'd brought him the box of parts, he
probably could have told me exactly how it goes together.
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Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Jul 16, 2019 at 12:16 AM Craig via Mercedes 
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>
> Any more action on this, Max?
>
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Re: [MBZ] 79 300SD W116 - the dreaded "key won't turn" situation

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

On a 124 car, one must be able to turn the key to position 1 (FSM section
46-8110) in order to remove the electrical switch from the back of the
ignition.

Maybe a 116 is different?
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Max
Charleston SC


On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 1:49 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
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> > It almost feels like the mechanism that prevents you from activating the
> starter twice without turning the key to off first.
>
> And it may well be that, which is part of the electrical switch.  It's an
> easy test: two 8mm bolts release
> the switch from the back of the lock assembly.  Remove it from the lock,
> and see if it acts any different.
>
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[MBZ] OT electric motor assembly

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

A couple years ago I took apart the well pump motor to replace bearings,
and now I've got bearings  and I'm ready to put it all back together.

However, too many parts and not enough memory of how they all fit back
together.

Anyone know of a site that has exploded diagrams for GE motors?
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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Jumping the Sub

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Nice!  I would have just pulled the cutter alongside and then turned on the
firehoses, choke off their air supply.  Either their engine will quit or
they'll start flooding or they will flood and sink.  No need to risk
Coastie lives to catch them alive.
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Max
Charleston SC


On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 2:05 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> Pretty intense.  Talk about bravery...
>
> On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 12:05 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > <https://youtu.be/TU_Zk0xZqwc>
> >
> > This one's still alive.
> >
> > Greg
> >
> > -Original Message-----
> > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade
> > Dillon via Mercedes
> > Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 8:58 AM
> > To: Mercedes Discussion List
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> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Jumping the Sub
> >
> > Video removed by user.
> >
> > What was it about?
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 11:16 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > ICYMI:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LBDEdq2qkc>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > This makes me proud and worried at the same time. My boy is the lead
> > > boarding officer on a CG Cutter.
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT: Jumping the Sub

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Video removed by user.

What was it about?
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Max
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> ICYMI:
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> This makes me proud and worried at the same time. My boy is the lead
> boarding officer on a CG Cutter.
>
>
>
> Greg
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Part Supplier in North Carolina

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Joe's prices are a little high.

http://www.joetlc.com/-c-481_928_1147.html

My evap was only half the cost of what he's selling.
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Max
Charleston SC


On Fri, Jul 12, 2019 at 12:16 AM Craig via Mercedes 
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> In searching for the belt tensioner of my last email, I discovered
>
> JoeTLC at
>
> They have parts in the following Categories:
> Audi / Porsche / VW
> BMW
> Chevy / GM
> Dodge
> Ford
> HD Truck
> Honda
> Hyundai
> Isuzu
> Jaguar
> Kia
> Mazda
> Mercedes Benz
> Mitsubishi
> Nissan
> Non Auto
> Rover
> RV / Camper
> Saab
> Smart
> Subaru
> Toyota
> Volvo
> Webers
> Wiring Harness
>
> Perhaps you guys in South Carolina and Florida might want to try them.
> When we move to North Carolina, I definitely will, since I will likely
> be living within 50 miles of them.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Trailer Hitch Ball Mount

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

2 inch ball was required by all the trailers I've rented from U-haul.
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Max
Charleston SC


On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 12:23 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> I have some straight (well they have a bit of drop, maybe an inch but
> the ball is pretty much in line with the receiver) mounts with 2
> different size balls I use on the trucks, can switch them depending on
> what I need.  Standard ball is 2", i have this little boat trailer I
> turned into a kayak rack trailer, it is 1 7/8" so I have one with that
> ball on it.  The ML hitch is fairly high, so this "straight" ball holder
> should work fine.  The guys with brodozer trucks might need a few inches
> drop on the ball mount.
>
> You can buy those ball holders that have 3 different sizes, you just
> rotate to get the one you need.  That might be worthwhile to get if you
> think you might ever need to pull some other kind of trailer with a
> different size cup.
>
> --FT
>
> On 7/11/19 12:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > I’m trying to figure out what kind of ball mount to get for the ML500’s
> hitch. It’s got a 2” receiver, but I’m not sure exactly how I should go
> about figuring out what kind of ball mount I should get, or the dimensions.
> Is there a standard height I should try to achieve with the ball?
> >
> > I don’t have a trailer, and if I use one, it will probably be a rental
> from UHaul (gotta haul an old MG, right?)
> >
> > Thanks,
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Re: [MBZ] Sellers

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I've dealt with a couple sellers (like Dave Hendy) that are right on the
ball, and I've been a seller, so I know both sides.  Making time to sell
parts and ship them is sometimes tough, I get that.

Ideally the car / seller would be closer so I could just drive over and get
my stuff, not an option in this case.
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Max
Charleston SC


On Thu, Jul 11, 2019 at 8:51 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> I’ve found the denizens of PP are somewhat more laid back about things in
> general, or so it seems. The times I’ve tried to connect with various
> sellers there seem to have been met with indifference in a lot of cases.
> Not sure what the deal is.
>
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[MBZ] Sellers

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Guy on PeachParts is parting out a '95 E300.  He is semi-engaged, but I'm
starting to grow weary.

I've sent him questions and a big long list of stuff I'd like, he has only
answered one question and provided no response to my requests for parts.

I guess he's finding out that parting out a car is a pain in the butt.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: HOAs and patina

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Maybe wearing a hat causes hair loss?
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On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 11:20 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I have coffee with a group of old fellows pretty much daily. The fellows
> wearing hats are all balding. There are a couple bald ones without hats
> but none of the fellows with a full head of hair wear hats. Maybe just a
> case of them protecting their bald heads when outdoors and carried over
> into the McDonald's but still sort of interesting that the people with
> hair do not wear hats.
>
> On 09/07/2019 9:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
> > Hair is GREATLY overrated! No need to hide or apologize for not having
> > much/any.
> >
> > On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 9:19 PM tyee165 via Mercedes <
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> > wrote:
> >
> >> They are hiding the fact that they are bald.
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Re: [MBZ] OT Solar and Wind Power - another view

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One of the founders of Green Peace (who has left the organization) has come
around to promoting nuclear power, I think his new organization is called
Green Spirit.  That might be the guy.
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Max
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On Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 12:20 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
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> THERE IS A greeniw weenie out there who is promoting nukes.  He was on
> Beck this  morning.  I don't remember his name.   He is debunking the
> movie about the ruskies melt-down.   Interesting stuff.
>
> Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 7/9/19 12:44 PM:
> > Perfect.  That will leave nuclear, which has been the right choice for
> > decades, but for the fear-mongering and ignorance.
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] OT: HOAs and patina

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I guess because this is a residential neighborhood, and the line on signs
has to be drawn somewhere.  If signs on vehicles are allowed, then you'll
need to impose more rules to limit them so as to prevent driving
billboards.  Avoid the whole mess, just say "no signs".   I guess our rules
are intended to make sure the look and feel is one of perfect suburbia...
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>  The commercial vehicle thing I find odd. Is it "no free advertising" or
> "we don't want to admit a plumber might live here"?
> -Curt
>
>
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[MBZ] 123 wagon spare tire strap

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I'll bet a bungy cord will work just fine.
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Re: [MBZ] Blowing fuses

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Yes, but I think there is a relay to two also involved.
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On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 3:27 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes <
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> Shouldn't it be easy to simply measure the resistance in the motor to see
> if it is excessive?
>
> Greg
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Meade
> Dillon via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 10:47 AM
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> Cc: Meade Dillon
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Blowing fuses
>
> Yesterday, first fuse replacement, it blew when I used the sunroof.  Second
> and third replacement (unplugged the dashcam after 2nd) it would blow
> immediately, so the fault is continuous now.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 1:36 PM Craig via Mercedes 
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Does it blow when you try to run the sunroof motor? Or ? ?
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Blowing fuses

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Easy enough to test the switch, physically it appears to be functioning
correctly.
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Charleston SC


On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM Craig via Mercedes 
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>
> Something is going on   instead of   orin addition   to a bad motor.
>
> Is the sunroof switch stuck in a non-off position?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Blowing fuses

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Yesterday, first fuse replacement, it blew when I used the sunroof.  Second
and third replacement (unplugged the dashcam after 2nd) it would blow
immediately, so the fault is continuous now.
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Charleston SC


On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 1:36 PM Craig via Mercedes 
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>
> Does it blow when you try to run the sunroof motor? Or ? ?
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT Solar and Wind Power - another view

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Perfect.  That will leave nuclear, which has been the right choice for
decades, but for the fear-mongering and ignorance.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 1:30 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> And for the oil industry as well.
> https://www.investopedia.com/articles/07/oil-tax-break.asp
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 1:13 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > WITHDRAWAL OF SUBSIDIES. Easy!
> >
> > Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 7/9/19 10:49 AM:
> > >
> >
> https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/what_it_will_take_for_the_wind_and_solar_industries_to_collapse.html
> > >
> > > -
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> > > Charleston SC
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Re: [MBZ] Blowing fuses

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Just took a peak, there is an in-line fuse for the dashcam power supply, so
that is not my problem.

Looks like time to finally replace the sunroof motor...
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Max
Charleston SC


On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 12:09 PM Meade Dillon  wrote:

> Yesterday The White Whale started blowing the fuse for the sunroof.  I've
> added a power supply for my dashcam to that circuit, so I'm hoping that is
> at fault.
>
> I've got a spare motor for the sunroof, but the R looks like a bear.
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
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[MBZ] Blowing fuses

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Yesterday The White Whale started blowing the fuse for the sunroof.  I've
added a power supply for my dashcam to that circuit, so I'm hoping that is
at fault.

I've got a spare motor for the sunroof, but the R looks like a bear.
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Re: [MBZ] Tracing a current draw ...

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Aren't the front roof lights also known for failing in such a manner to
cause a current drain?

On my '95 E300, there is a steady current draw that is big enough to kill
the battery in about a week or two, unless I pull fuses C and 9.

I recall that I also had that clicking noise from a relay when I pull those
fuses, don't remember which fuse though,
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Max
Charleston SC


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> Try unplugging the antenna.  (run it up first)  IF that does not kill
> the draw, unplug the radio.   I'll bet it is one or the other.
>
>
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[MBZ] OT Solar and Wind Power - another view

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2019/07/what_it_will_take_for_the_wind_and_solar_industries_to_collapse.html

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Re: [MBZ] Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

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Karl - like Craig, I never saw this post.
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On Tue, Jul 9, 2019 at 10:28 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
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> > The link should appear below.
> >
> > On Sat, Jul 6, 2019 at 8:55 PM Karl W  wrote:
> >
> >> OK Don or  Craig or someone else on here suggested this one, so that is
> >> what I used:
> >>
> >> VViViD 3M Clear Extra-Wide Headlight Protective Scratch-Proof Wet-Apply
> >> Tint Vinyl Wrap Film 15" x 48" Roll Including Hard Detailer Squeegee
> >> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728HQ3J7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BTwiDbGWZH77T
> >>
> >> Dont try to wrap around the edges of the lenses. Just do up to the edge
> >> of the flat part.
> >>
> >> Clean the lens really well before starting.
> >>
> >> I just overlaid the material onto the lens with backing side up and used
> >> a crayon on its side to transfer the edges of the lens to the backing.
> Cut
> >> film out with scissors, peel one corner free, wet the mating surfaces
> with
> >> windex or similar and then progressively wet and peel and squeegee the
> >> bubbles out to stick it down to the lens. Repeat.
> >>
> >> It comes with instructions or a link I think.
> >>
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: HOAs and patina

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The only thing close to that for my neighborhood is a restriction on
commercial signs.  One cannot advertise their business at their home using
a visible sign.  One example of that would be a truck or car with your
business info affixed to the car, and that is easily addressed by parking
your car inside your garage at night, or getting magnetic signs that you
take off once you park for the night.  The flipside of that is we have a
monthly newsletter and a neighborhood website, and business owners are free
to advertise to their hearts content (free on the HOA website, for a small
fee in the newsletter).

We also have a restriction on parking boats and campers and RVs in the
drive, but there is a loophole:  Temporary parking is allowed, but
overnight parking is prohibited.  However, the definition of overnight is
defined by "before and after midnight" so if a neighbor want's to report
another neighbor, they have to stay up until midnight and take pix or a
video or something to prove the violation.  This results in a letter (not
even a strongly worded letter).

Most of the rules are about keeping your house and yard appearance up, not
putting trash out until trash pick-up day, gotta pay your dues before you
get access to the pool and clubhouse, not making changes to your house
(additions, changing the paint color, etc) or major landscaping changes
without approval in advance.  We just put on a new shingle roof, and went
from black shingles to a very light grey (Energy star) so I put in a
package to the ARB and then went to the meeting to explain my choice.  I
think they gave me about 30 seconds before the first question interrupted
me, and that was "how much was your quote?" followed by "yeah that's a fair
price" and then they voted to approve it.

Almost every single house in town is under an HOA, so if you want to live
in town, there's not much choice about it.  It does add another calculation
- one must check the HOA finances to see if they are financially sound and
you can expect the dues to be reasonably stable, or do they have unfunded
liabilities and the next time something out of ordinary happens they levy a
special fee on top of the regular dues.  Our board went to great pains to
identify all the HOA property and liabilities and build a plan for
replacing things at a typical lifecyle, and then paid an accounting firm
for a really big audit to check their work.  I think they paid $30k for the
audit, found a few issues, and then increased dues just a bit to cover
those issues over a few years.  Pool deck and furniture was just replaced
last winter, all covered.  Tennis court complete teardown and rebuild
underway now, no increase in dues required.

We have one neighbor between our neighborhood and the next, single home on
a really nice creek-front lot that is probably five or ten acres, which he
purchased before the land was inside the town boundary line.  He's kept his
property out of the town and out of any HOA, so his only immediate higher
authority is the County.  A very rare situation, and I'm sure he's not
selling anytime soon, and the place is surely worth a couple million or
more.
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[MBZ] Sheepskin seat covers

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For AZ Bob.

https://www.comfysheep.com/semi-custom-sheepskin-seat-cover.html

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[MBZ] AC troubleshooting help for Floyd

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Should work for your $500 E300 Turbodiesel, maybe for other cars in your
fleet.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/3825171-post6.html

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Re: [MBZ] Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

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Amazon, 3M clear protection film, cut to match your surface.
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> What was the URL of the stuff you bought?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT YAAAAASSSSSSSS!!!!

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"Book 'em, Danno!"
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> I want this so bad
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-lincoln-continental-3/
>
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Re: [MBZ] 95 diesel wagon

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There you go Karl, your next project!  We've got it all mapped out for
you...
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On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 6:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> And slam it to the ground
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 7, 2019, at 5:44 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Just slap a turbo on there, run the stack through hood, and 
> > -
> > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 5:11 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> That NA version is a great motor also.
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 1:29 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Maybe I should build a 95 diesel wagon.  I have a complete 95 diesel
> >>> parts car to pick from.
> >>>
> >>>> On 7/7/2019 3:14 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote:
> >>>> The non turbo is easier to transplant as you just find a sedan and
> take
> >>>> everything.
> >>>>
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> >>>>> Looks nice, but would really need a PPI.  Used an OM606 engine,
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Re: [MBZ] How to get off buggered up torx bolt?

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Heat is your friend when overcoming lock tite.
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> These bolts have blue lock tite on them from the factory and are very
> tight.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 95 diesel wagon

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Just slap a turbo on there, run the stack through hood, and 
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> That NA version is a great motor also.
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 1:29 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
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>
> > Maybe I should build a 95 diesel wagon.  I have a complete 95 diesel
> > parts car to pick from.
> >
> > On 7/7/2019 3:14 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote:
> > > The non turbo is easier to transplant as you just find a sedan and take
> > > everything.
> > >
> > > On Sun, Jul 7, 2019, 5:15 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
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> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Looks nice, but would really need a PPI.  Used an OM606 engine,
> > non-turbo.
> > >> --
> > >> Max Dillon
> > >> Charleston SC
> > >>
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> > >>
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Re: [MBZ] Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Did you get your film from Amazon or ???
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On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 4:11 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
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> My old lenses were basically sandblasted. The film definitely prevents that
> over time.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Some good love on a C124

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

White on grey interior, pretty boring.  Replace the interior with red, now
we're talking.
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> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mercedes-benz-e320-14/
>
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Re: [MBZ] I was high bidder on this at $125

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

What's the plan, Stan?  Clean up and let Regina drive a gasser?
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Re: [MBZ] OT Pex

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

What was wrong with the copper system that you had to cut out?  Seems to me
it would have been preferable to fix / keep that.

No experience with PEX.
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On Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 1:05 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
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> Well, I got the copper plumbing cut out and the new PEX system turned on
> yesterday.  It all looked very pretty until I turned the water on.
>
> Freaking PEX joint leaks all over.
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Re: [MBZ] Poos needs to buy me this

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Better, and you can go check it out in person.
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Max
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On Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 9:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Or i guess I could find someone to buy this one
>
> https://www.iaai.com/Vehicle?itemID=32537030=6=True
>
> On 7/2/19 9:00 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote:
> > https://www.iaai.com/Vehicle?itemID=32492513=4=True
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Re: [MBZ] Poos needs to buy me this

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Rust bucket, keep looking...
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> https://www.iaai.com/Vehicle?itemID=32492513=4=True
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel finny

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My Dad bought a '69 MB circa 1994, which had no seat belts.  We found a set
of used belts and installed them prior to drive from CA to WI.  The
mounting holes were there, so I guess the belts were an option?
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Re: [MBZ] low flow shower heads

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Last summer, our vacation rental had a tinny water heater.  Daughter unit
found out the hard way that 20 minute showers were not possible.  I
explained that we'd all need to take Navy showers if we all wanted to enjoy
some hot water, and the girls learned fast.  Water on, get wet, water off.
Apply soap / shampoo.  Water on, rinse off, done.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric airplanes

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Neutron bomb?
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 8:41 PM G Mann via Mercedes 
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>
> How about creating zero emissions cities?



> where is the off switch for big cities and population?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] Evapectomy

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Yes, he's got some great DIY videos for re-sealing compressors.
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 8:22 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> Century Bob is my ac hero, hahaha.
>
>
> Rick
>
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Sent: July 1, 2019 7:19 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Evapectomy
>
> Peter - this seal was new about ten or twelve years ago, and now it is time
> for a another new seal (my other 124, the '95 E300, just had the compressor
> shaft seal expire and then got all new seals for that compressor).
>
> Just took a peek, with the help of a UV light, nice green dye glow from the
> oil gathered on the compressor nose.
>
> Going to check for stock with the best FLAPS, an independent place, and if
> they don't have it then I'll be ordering a seal kit from Century air...
> -
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Re: [MBZ] Evapectomy

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Peter - this seal was new about ten or twelve years ago, and now it is time
for a another new seal (my other 124, the '95 E300, just had the compressor
shaft seal expire and then got all new seals for that compressor).

Just took a peek, with the help of a UV light, nice green dye glow from the
oil gathered on the compressor nose.

Going to check for stock with the best FLAPS, an independent place, and if
they don't have it then I'll be ordering a seal kit from Century air...
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Max
Charleston SC


On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 6:52 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes <
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> The new seals often leak a tiny bit when freshly installed, they wear in
> and seal properly after a few hours of running.
>
> And sometimes they keep leaking, alas.
>
> Peter
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Re: [MBZ] Tyrrany in Kiwi land

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Snarky?  Grant?  Never!
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On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 3:35 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Dara doesn't live here any more
>
> -_FT
>
> On 7/1/19 3:12 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > Hi Dara,
> > These were posted on another list. The first one is self explanatory.
> > The second one is a snarky statement to a police officer about two men
> it is inferred that he shot on his property (thieves?), but claims that
> they shot each other.
> > Gerry
> > Comment?
> > ===
> >
> >>> "Those pesky kiwis are standing against our tyranny!"
> >>>
> >>> "As most gun owners realize, registration historically always comes
> >>> before confiscation, and confiscation always comes before formerly free
> >>> people are forced on their knees in front of a ditch because they
> >>> foolishly gave up their guns." From "Rebellion against New Zealand
> >>> Gun Ban bigger then anyone expected"
> >>>
> >>>
> https://www.americangunnews.com/rebellion-against-new-zealand-gun-ban-bigger-than-anyone-expected/
> > ...
> >> All the guns were lost in a deep water boating accident Officer, thank
> >> goodness I had my Obama phone so I could call you to come draw chalk
> lines
> >> around these people that got into a gun fight on my property and killed
> >> each other.
> >> I didn't see anything, I was hiding as soon as I heard shooting, I'm
> scared
> >> of guns. I just called my lawyer, he should be here soon and then I
> plan to
> >> give you my statement. You will want to go speak with my lawyers
> scheduling
> >> gal, Helen Waite,
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Re: [MBZ] Evapectomy

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Well I believe I may still have a leak somewhere.  Prime suspect is the
shaft seal on this compressor (just did the shaft seal / complete reseal on
the compressor in the '95 car).

I charged the system with 120 psi of CO2 on Saturday night, by Sunday
morning that had dropped to about 25 psi.

I put in a test charge of refrigerant, and sporadically my sniffer detected
a leak at the front of the compressor.

I've got plenty of the propane / butane blend on hand, so I decided to
press ahead and find out for sure.  Swapped in new receiver / dryer, pulled
a vacuum for 30 minutes then let that sit for 30 minutes, it lost about
half a psi, dropping from 29.5 to 29.  Another sign of a leak.

Put in the lost oil (60 ml)and hydrocarbon blend, and checked again for
leaks after letting it run for a bit, but only got one hit of sniffer alarm
at the front of the compressor, with repeated testing on a cycle at all the
various points around the system over about 30 minutes.

I'm thinking the shaft seal is the culprit, so another compressor re-seal
is probably in my future.

Last night during the test drive, the lowest observed vent temperature was
48 deg F.  This a.m. on the drive to work I saw 50 deg F.
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Re: [MBZ] Evapectomy

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There are a few mistakes in the service manual procedures that slowed me
down a bit.

The glove box must be removed to disconnect the right front speaker, the
small suction motor for the interior temp. sensor, and the light for the
vent control.  Removing the glove box (or the airbag on later models) is
not even discussed.

Toward the end of the heater box take-apart, second to last step (or there
abouts) says remove some fasteners and then pull off top piece to expose
the evap, but the next step says to remove more fasteners, that second step
needs to be completed to pull off the top piece.

In order to get at the expansion valve, the cowling ductwork at the bottom
of the windscreen needs to be removed, that step is also omitted.

I used a bunch of small ziploc bags, labeled with each assembly, to hold
all the fasteners for those assemblies, that kept all the assorted nuts and
screws in order.

The most troublesome connectors were little plastic pins with a
four-cornered push-snap connection, usually very awkwardly placed, that
hold the various vacuum pod arms to the levers they move.  I'm sure there
is some special tool that makes removal easy, but I don't have it.

I used plumber's putty to substitute the factory seal between the heater
box and the body (hole in the firewall), which was very similar (still
somewhat malleable after 32 years).
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Re: [MBZ] OT tankless water heaters

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Our Whirlpool Gold induction cooktop was a lot of trouble at first,
requiring numerous service calls and several episodes of broken cooktop -
waiting a week or two for parts - find a different way to cook until
fixed.  All parts and labor were covered under warranty, and at this point
every signal circuit inside the cooktop has been replaced twice or more.
Not covered: the frustration of a very un-friendly customer service
experience.  Never were any of the parts in stock locally, we always had to
wait, and no customer diagnosis allowed - had to schedule a tech to visit
and confirm "yep - it's dead, send more replacement parts" even though the
phone support to me (the homeowner) ran exactly the same tests that the
professional phone support to the tech did, and reached the same
conclusion.

Stove would die.  Schedule tech for next available visit (usually about a
week out), tech would confirm it's dead and order parts, wait a week or two
for parts, could not schedule a visit until parts arrived, so wait up to
another week for tech to arrive with parts and _hopefully_ fix the stove.

The good news: It has made it almost a year now with nary a hiccup, so I
think we're finally good.

Uses far less power, is really easy to clean up, heats up really fast.

Inconvenient: ferrous pots work best, anything else needs an adapter plate
(a steel plate) to transfer the heat to the pot, so efficiency is lost.
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Max
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On Fri, Jun 28, 2019 at 12:59 PM Dan--- via Mercedes 
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> Two words: Induction cooktop.
>
> We’ve had one for years, and they heat as quickly as gas and are just as
> adjustable as far as temperature.
>
> -D
>
> > On Jun 28, 2019, at 12:48 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I think a lot of people are irrationally afraid of gas stoves, that
> they'll "start a fire" or something.
> > The worst kitchen accident I've personally witnessed was caused when one
> of Angie's friends was melting beeswax on an electric stove, this was the
> old type circular burner stove. She dripped some liquid was onto the burner
> which immediately caught fire, blackened the ceiling before anybody could
> move. Fortunately she had only spilled a little but the noise and bright
> fire was pretty scary, we all went and had a sit down for a few minutes
> afterward.
> > I don't think a gas stove would have had that fire as there wouldn't
> have been a hot surface for the liquid wax to get heated up on. I think
> it'd have just passed through the flame and puddled in the stove.
> > -Curt
> >
> >On Friday, June 28, 2019, 11:25:09 AM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> >
> > Is she used to using an electric stove? Most people prefer gas if they
> > have it for a while. Heats faster and has more infinite control.
> > We do not have a gas stove but have considered getting one.
> >
> >
> >> On 28/06/2019 8:40 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> >> Craig, and everyone else:
> >>
> >> Thanks for the input.  I have been happy to light pilots or burners
> >> in exchange for appliances that run when there is no lektrick.  A few
> >> yrs ago they buried the lektric service, and I put in a new 200A
> >> panel, so juice is available, and lektrick is much more reliable.  Now
> >> it only goes out if someone takes out a pole on the highway.
> >>
> >> I think the stove is the major gripe.  The pilot has not worked on it
> >> for at least 50 yrs.  When I offered to try to clean it up and get the
> >> pilot working a few yrs ago she didn't want me to.  We have a new
> >> kitchen design that can accommodate a 30" lektrick stove, and we have
> >> a 30" lektrick stove already.   So, that gripe will go away.
> >>
> >> The current water heater is ok.   I have a spare available (used 30
> >> gal LP)  (both are over 40 yrs old, but used seasonally)  my rule is
> >> to use/repair them until they leak.
> >> I am redoing the plumbing to PEX, and have a little closet for the
> >> water (pex manifolds) with space for a tankless. In this, I will move
> >> the current heater a few inches so it will take up less space.
> >> L
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Re: [MBZ] OT tankless water heaters

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Would electronic ignition be cheaper than a new water heater?
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Max
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>
> An electronic ignition COULD be added to the current water heater, but
> that is NOT cheap.
>
>
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[MBZ] Evapectomy

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Going to be an expert soon.

Tonight on the drive home, AC in the '95 E300 is weak.  Put on the gauges,
charge is low.  Get out the sniffer, confirm massive leak of refrigerant
via the center vents => evapectomy time on car #2.

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Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 connector leaking

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That will be a great deal, if you can solve this with a new conductor plate
or connector and a fluid / filter change.
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On Tue, Jun 25, 2019 at 8:54 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I looked at another coupla vids of replacing the conductor plate, it
> seems like the electrical connector thingie is what seals it up, one
> o-ring into the conductor plate electrical socket and the other seals
> against the transmission body and the fluid is contained between the 2
> o-rings.
>
> I'm gonna drop the pan and just go ahead and replace the fluid and
> filter, at least that will be done.
>
> The car is surprisingly clean underneath, I guess maybe he detailed it
> before he tried to sell it.  :Looks like a bit of PS fluid dripping but
> nothing too bad, there are some new tranny cooler hoses in there, the
> vehicle looks pretty well maintained (aside from this issue).
>
> --FT
>
> On 6/25/19 8:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> > I pulled off the electrical connector (easy on the ML, fair amount of
> > room to work in there) and there was a lot of fluid in there.  I
> > sopped up what I could up in the transmission hole where the
> > connectors are, coming off the conductor plate it looks like. I
> > sprayed contact cleaner in there too but it seems to keep leaking out
> > fluid and it is not particularly clean either.  I'm wondering if this
> > guy I bought it from actually changed the conductor plate like he
> > said.  I'm not quite sure why it would keep leaking. Looking at pics
> > of the conductor plate I don't see how it seals up against the
> > transmission body where it goes out the hole, there don't appear to be
> > any orings in there.
> >
> > Any thoughts on why it is leaking out the transmission hole?  Are the
> > o-rings in the connector (I have a new one but the old one looked OK)
> > what keeps things from leaking?
> >
> > I don't think it wicked up the wires but I will pull the TCU and look
> > at it too after I sort this aspect out.
> >
> > The fluid looked dirty and nasty, I'm wondering if I should just drop
> > the pan and drain out the fluid and pulled the valve body and take a
> > look at the conductor plate and see exactly what is going on?  I see
> > new ones plus filter, gasket and connector for $80 on Amazon, some
> > generic part I am thinking but since there are so many of these things
> > out there I guess it would be OK.  Although I do have a filter and
> > connector already, just the conductor plate is only $7 less.
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Why?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Racor?
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> Craig wrote:
> > What is the purpose of the replacement kit? Is there a fault with the OE
> > system? Thanks
>
> Did anyone else use the fuel filter that was a clear glass contraption
> not unlike the pictures?  What was the name of that filter?  How about
> oil filter using toilet paper?  The name on the toilet paper oil
> filter was Frantz.
> tin
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