Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch
Since I jumpered it, it has been working normally, so I cannot move the shifter around to check the neutral switch. I rechecked the wiring diagram and you are correct, the glow plug circuitry gets power from both the run and start terminals of the ign switch; the run connection does not go through the neutral switch, but the start connection does. It is going to storage toorrow so I will revisit it in the spring. Peter - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch P. D. Ferguson wrote: Since the glow plug circuitry works, does that eliminate the neutral switch as the culprit and limit it to the ignition switch? No. Glow plugs work in any gear. Did you hold the key with one hand and move the shifter with the other hand? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.22/ - Release Date: 11/5/2007 4:36 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Ignition Switch
So just as I was about to put my 1983 300TD in storage for the winter, the ignition switch will not energize the starter motor, but will energize the glow plug circuitry. I can operate the starter motor using the 30 and 50 jumper terminals under the hood. Since the glow plug circuitry works, does that eliminate the neutral switch as the culprit and limit it to the ignition switch? Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Higher Math
Hi Peter, One plus for buying the correct grease from MB ius it comes in a tube with the correct amount for 2 wheels - fold the tube in half and cut it you hve enough for 1 wheel. I assume the grease Rusty sells are packaged the same way - Actually, I tried to order the grease from Rusty at the same time I ordered the bearing repair kits but was advised that they do not carry the correct grease, something about having trouble finding a way to ship it. Nearest dealer is 140 miles away. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Oops!
So after almost 40 years of dieseling, I inadvertently dispensed about 2.9 gallons of 93 octane unleaded(sans ethanol) into my 1983 300TD, which has an 18.5 gallon fuel tank. After realizing my mistake, I topped the tank off with diesel, so I now have about 15% unleaded in the tank. I drove the car home from the station and it is sitting in my garage--it seemed to run fine in the 12 mile trip. I am wondering what damage I might do by using the fuel mixture--I could use up half the tank and then top it off to further dilute the remainder. I could also drain the tank, which would not be very entertaining. Anybody got any experience in burning gasoline mixtures in their Benz? Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
[MBZ] 617 Vibration DampenerInstallation
Anybody have any secret tips to accurately align the vibration dampener during installation, other than trial and error? I tried marking the edge of the dampener with a magic marker but missed slightly on the first try and have quit for the day. TIA for any good tips. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
Re: [MBZ] What Is That?
What is that crazy air filter and what in the heck is next to it? http://tinyurl.com/yajeg8 The canister might be one of those oil accumulators that pressurizes while the engine is running and then discharges the oil into the turbo bearing when the engine is shut down to help prevent coking. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Big Brother is Nearby --- WAS---- W140 Vs W126
Actually, we have lots of health care down here-- just ask the multitude of Canadians from Saskatchewan who go to Minot, North Dakota(of all the unlikely places) to get MRIs, CAT scans, etc when the ques at home are too long. And my gun-toting in-laws(outlaws?) from the Prarie Province are pretty darned good shots. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Big Brother is Nearby --- WAS W140 Vs W126 Hahaha, Rich..believe me...the LAST place I'd go is the USA! They got guns down thereand no health careI'm going to the UK where the wost that'll happen is that I'll hear an, Excuse me, when you're done, could you please lock the door on your way out? There's a good chap Jeff Zedic Toronto (knows his limits.except with his Aussie girlfriend) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.2/560 - Release Date: 11/30/2006
Re: [MBZ] Volvo diesel
I believe Volvo used a VW, or was it the Audi, 6 cylinder diesel which I have heard was not very bulletproof. VW truck engine. We got one of these for my wife to drive around 1984 or 1985--it was a six cylinder VW truck engine, may have been a direct injection engine as it was noisy as hell in the winter and smoked like crazy on cold startup--the neighbors did not like it. We kept it through the first winter and got rid of it. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
Re: [MBZ] How to remove tight lug bolts?
When I bought some WallyWorld tires for MrTaurus last winter, the tire guy put a torque limiter bar on the impact wrench, then burped the lugs down snug with an educated finger on the throttle, making the torque bar superfluous. He then got out a micrometer torque wrench, torqued all twenty lugs down in stages, handed the wrench to the porter and went for a drive around the building. When he pulled back in, the porter went around the car with the torque wrench again. Better treatment than my lugs had ever had at any other shop. I have had two sets of TireRack-purchased tires mounted at a relatively new Super WallyWorld($7.95 per tire lifetime balance) and watched both times as the tech used a torque wrench to tighten the lugs--the receipt includes a print out of the torque applied. I suspect that WWorld must have had some unhappy experiences which resulted in this procedure. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
[MBZ] Towing Question
There have been a few recent posts suggesting that towing with the MB transmissions may cause them to overheat. I seem to recall reading somewhere that the MB transmissions lock up when in fourth gear such that the torque converter is no longer involved in the transfer of power as it is it the first three gears. If that is the case(and I may be wrong in my understanding), what is the source of the extra heat generation when towing in fourth gear--wouldn't it be about the same as a manual transmission? In any event, I towed my dual sport motorcycle(about 500 lbs) and trailer(another 500 or so lbs) 3000 miles in August across the plains, sometimes in 95 degree temps, with no apparent issues other than the engine coolant getting up to the 105-110 mark a couple of times on long hills. The M1 in the transmission remains clear and unburnt. The boost was at around 10 psi most of the way and mileage dropped to 19-20 at 70 mph. All in all a great Italian tune up. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OM617 run-hot symptoms (another question)
You would be better to modify a thermostat to stay in the full open position, and will find it useful when you do your coolant flushes. I did this with an old stat just to use for flushing the system with cold water by substituting a length of a nail for the brass pin--closes off the bypass and opens flow to the radiator. Since I store the car in the winter, I am wondering if I could leave the modified stat(maybe come up with a better way of modifying it) in year round. Any harm to running at lower temps and longer warm ups? More pollution? Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
[MBZ] 9 Blade Fan
Following up on my question of last week, I bought a 9 blade radiator fan from Rusty for my 1983 300TD after he advised that it should fit the stock visco clutch--it did. My unscientific tests of its cooling effectiveness included chugging around town with the ac on, and going up my favorite Italian tune up hill, I90 climbing west out of the Mississippi River Valley. Around town, the temp guage stayed slightly below 90--previously, it would have been at 90; and on the Italian tune up, the temp maxed out slightly below 100(ac on) whereas it usually would slightly top 100 on that run. So I think it is a little better for cooling effectiveness. I have not so good hearing(too much hunting) so the fan noise has never been an issue with me--I did compare operation of the clutch when cold and again at the top of the hill and could hear more air blowing when hot, so I think the clutch is still working as intended. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..
Maybe this will get us back to having freight delivered long distances like it should beby RAIL! Vastly more efficient but I understand that the problem in the past was the idiots running the railways tried to be smart guys and ruined the game for everyone. And a good portion of our rail infrastructure has been converted to bike paths--cannot haul much freight on a ten speed. US railroads are running at nearly full capacity now. Total lack of government transportation policy as our highways are torn up by eighteen wheelers. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
Re: [MBZ] 9 blade fan
Jim, do you know if the 9 blade fan will fit the stock 123 clutch? Peter - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 7:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 9 blade fan I see Rusty offers a 9 blade plastic radiator fan for the 123s, compared to the stock 6 blade aluminum one. Has anyone tried the 9 blade one to see if it offers any noticeable cooling improvement? Is it noisier? It's quieter. The SDL was forcibly upgraded when it got its new clutch. (As the old metal-fan rated clutch was NLA.) It's supposed to cool better, too. It has asymmetrical blade spacing so that it doesn't howl as much. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.5/376 - Release Date: 6/26/2006
[MBZ] 9 blade fan
I see Rusty offers a 9 blade plastic radiator fan for the 123s, compared to the stock 6 blade aluminum one. Has anyone tried the 9 blade one to see if it offers any noticeable cooling improvement? Is it noisier? Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line
I bought Yokohama tires for my LandCruiser at Tire Rack(good prices, no sales tax) and had them installed at a new Super WalMart(new balancing machines) with lifetime balance and rotation for $7.95/tire(I think they have since stopped doing this for tires not purchased at WM) and watched through the window as the tech used a torque wrench to tighten the lug bolts. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD - Original Message - From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line I was surprised and pleased that the Sam's Club Michelins I bought for EM were finished with a torque wrench. Don't know about other places as I have only bought there for years. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD EM 275K with new and clear front and rear windshields. Almost 10 miles before the first rock hit the window. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 11:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Discount tires on-line Since I don't want the wheels tightened with an impact wrench - I takes the wheels (all 4) off and take them to the shop for new tires. They don't have a clue which car they'er going on. Most will ask - so tell them one that takes the tires you're buying. On 5/16/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Discount Tires has a good selection and prices -- I have a question though - was in our local Costco and the guy there said they are only allowed to install the size specified by the manufacturer as the original size. I have to go back for something else but will stop in the tire dept and ask if that a store policy or a state mandate. Has anyone run into this? The www.discountire.com website offers several tire size options. Also, they seem to like Falken Tires - has anyone tried these? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.6/340 - Release Date: 5/15/2006
Re: [MBZ] The wave
As a long time Beemer rider, I have concluded that testosterone, alcohol, night riding and deer cause most bike fatalities. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The wave Been riding for years (24 of them actually) and have ridden with every type of rider there is from dual sport/motards to Rice rockets that went way too fast to Harley's , Beezers and Beemers. I have seen more stupid accidents that were the fault of the biker riding with the Harley type. Seems to be that a majority of that crowd likes to use the buy ya a beer at the next bar attitude for a reason to ride. Not good. Mike - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 8:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The wave Around here the fatalities are mostly inexperienced riders on a new harley (used to have more money than brains, Now they have neither) At 05:19 AM 5/17/2006, you wrote: There is a reason Harley riders don't like ricers. Every couple of years some doctor or other gets the cotton wool out and wants to ban motorcycling because it it is dangerous and kills riders. Problem is one day some sort of politically correct government will listen and start to ban two wheeling. The vast majority of motorcyle only fatalities are young inexperienced riders on Jap bikes, this makes for good fodder for the local rag. Hendrik no riding for a long time now.still wondering how I managed to survive - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 5:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The wave I've known Harley riders not to wave at Jap bike riders (but other, more congenial Harley riders do - even to crotch rockets!). ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.6/340 - Release Date: 5/15/2006
Re: [MBZ] The wave
You had more sophisticated advisors than did I--I was simply advised that there's two kinds of bikers, them that's been down, and them that's goin'. Forty three years later, I'm still riding, but more cautiously every year, and have yet to become the second kind of biker. I spent February on a rented Beemer in Western Australia and had one of the best rides yet--for me, the risk is worth the experience. It's not for everybody. Peter Ferguson 1983 300TD There are only two kinds of biker, those who have parted ways with their bike at speed, and those who eventually will if they keep riding. I love that when I got my bike it seemed like everybody needed to tell me this.
Re: [MBZ] copy of window sticker!
In the spirit of True Confessions, I have the sticker from the 1983 300TD which I bought new--$33,850 base plus $657 for the manual sunroof, $200 for delivery to Chicago and $37 Distribution and Delivery--Grand Total $34,744.00. I paid $29,150. By storing it through our salty Wisconsin winters, it is like getting a new car every spring when it comes out of storage. 123s rock. Peter Ferguson OK I'll fess-up, I have the original sticker for our 83 300CD. It cost over $36,000. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Cell phones
Not so with Tracphone so long as you keep the service in place. Costs about $100 per year for which you can get up to 300 minutes if you renew when they have special promotions. Mine has far better coverage(it works in Canada) than my wife's Sprint deal. Not for chatty people as it costs too much per minute, but great for emergencies and occasional use. Peter Ferguson - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cell phones just wanted to tip ya off on those pay as you go cell phones, the time you purchase has a expiration date with it. In otherwords if you don't use those minutes you loose them
