[MBZ] Fwd: [dodge-diesel] Adjust timing
Got to share this! -- Regards, Peter Arnold, Q.A. Manager Ultracast, LLC Office (860) 253-0015 Cell: (860) -604-4703 Original Message Subject:[dodge-diesel] Adjust timing Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:09:37 -0400 From: Ken Smith kr.smi...@gmail.com Reply-To: dodge-die...@yahoogroups.com To: dodge-die...@yahoogroups.com For those who want to adjust your timing on your 5.9 CTD http://www.ehow.com/how_7979319_set-59-cummins-12-valve.html This was found by a member on one of the forums...ROFL Ken Smith __._,_.___ Reply to sender mailto:kr.smi...@gmail.com?subject=Re%3A%20Adjust%20timing | Reply to group mailto:dodge-die...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Adjust%20timing | Reply via web post http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge-diesel/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJwNWEwOTI3BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4MzYxNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDU2MDYwBG1zZ0lkAzY2NzEEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDcnBseQRzdGltZQMxMzAwOTkzNzk4?act=replymessageNum=6671 | Start a New Topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge-diesel/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJlN3RydTk0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4MzYxNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDU2MDYwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA250cGMEc3RpbWUDMTMwMDk5Mzc5OA-- Messages in this topic http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge-diesel/message/6671;_ylc=X3oDMTM0MWw2amR2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4MzYxNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDU2MDYwBG1zZ0lkAzY2NzEEc2VjA2Z0cgRzbGsDdnRwYwRzdGltZQMxMzAwOTkzNzk4BHRwY0lkAzY2NzE- (1) Recent Activity: Visit Your Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dodge-diesel;_ylc=X3oDMTJlOGJsaXR2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzI4MzYxNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDU2MDYwBHNlYwN2dGwEc2xrA3ZnaHAEc3RpbWUDMTMwMDk5Mzc5OA-- Yahoo! Groups http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJkMGpiN2lwBF9TAzk3NDc2NTkwBGdycElkAzI4MzYxNjUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA2MDU2MDYwBHNlYwNmdHIEc2xrA2dmcARzdGltZQMxMzAwOTkzNzk4 Switch to: Text-Only mailto:dodge-diesel-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:%20Traditional, Daily Digest mailto:dodge-diesel-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest . Unsubscribe mailto:dodge-diesel-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe . Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . __,_._,___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] AC Question
On 6/27/2010 11:51 AM, Dave Cavner wrote: Speaking of A/C - I think I now have enough W123 cars that need A/C repair to learn to do it myself. If I step away from Harbor Freight and get better quality gauges and vacuum, what brands/sources/retailers would be a good place to start. Regarding the vacuum, I have an 80 gallon Champion compressor - are air -assisted Venturi pump vacs worthwhile or should I go electric? I won't say money is no object but I prefer to buy quality when it makes sense. Thank you, Dave SoCal On Jun 27, 2010, at 8:38 AM, Peter Frederick wrote: If it leaks down in a month, likely there will be enough dye at the leak to see. Since you are going to open it to fix the leak, I would suggest a new receiver/dryer or accumulator (depending on the style of AC, I don't know which one Chrysler used), fresh oil in the compressor, and replacing all the 0-rings. If one is bad, the rest aren't far behind! Check the condensate drain for traces of dye, it's possible you have a cracked evaporator. I don't know if this is a common problem on a PT Cruiser, but they DO fail. Ditto for the condenser -- they are subject to corrosion and road damage, being the most vulnerable part of the system and under the most heat and pressure stress. Probably a good idea to clean out the space between rad and condenser, likely it's full of trash. Check the hoses for leaks at the compression fittings, too, especially the high pressure and hot ones. Check the fittings on the compressor as they can leak, notably the high pressure side as the o-rings erode there. Ditto for compressor front seal, although that one may be hard to find. Best to use a thermal conductivity or combustion type leak detector there if you have access to one, as the dye will be present only under the clutch and likely not very visible. Good luck -- I've been hunting for a leak that size on my 300TE for about six years now. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Go with an electric pump! Vacumepumps driven by air are; 1) Slow, 2) inefficient 3) very noisy. -- -- Pete Arnold ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - of sorts - penetrating oil test results
I save and use old brake fluid, I use it to lube rubber parts and as a presoak on siezed fastners. G'pa used it as one of his wisdoms. On Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:48:53 -0500, you wrote: *FWIW - captured from another list, I make no claim for it's authenticity:* Don't forget the April 2007 Machinist's Workshop magazine comparison test. They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants with the control being the torque required to remove the nut from a scientifically rusted environment. Penetrating oil . Average load None .. 516 pounds WD-40 238 pounds PB Blaster .. 214 pounds Liquid Wrench 127 pounds Kano Kroil ... 106 pounds ATF-Acetone mix...53 pounds The ATF-Acetone mix was a home brew mix of 50 - 50 automatic transmission fluid and acetone. Note the home brew was better than any commercial product in this one particular test. Our local machinist group mixed up a batch and we all now use it with equally good results. Note also that Liquid Wrench is about as good as Kroil for about 20% of the price. -- Pete My Mind not only wanders, Sometimes it leaves completely! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Furd
On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 20:12:37 -0600, you wrote:
But as for worrying about damaging myself in a beater pickup, let me remind
you that I am a no-helmet (in town, and a totally different story at 65 mph
on a trip) motorcycle driver. My motorcycle will screw me up way before my
beater pickup does.
I've already totaled one motorcycle at 70 mph. Banging my knee was the least
of my worries.
Wife and I worked 12 years as charter members of local ambulance.
My feelings are that the really brave and fearless motorcycle riders
wear helmets. You see, they remain conscious while to road rash is
debraded in the emergency room.
Sold my last bike when I was 20+. Right after a little old lady pull
out in front of me, causing me to lay it down.
I thought you were a kid on a bike, she said.
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1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Powerchoke seller on crack?
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.
In my case, in the eyes of he who holds the title and gets good
service.
Pete
On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:10:56 -0500, you wrote:
Peter Arnold pm7...@comcast.net writes:
Yes, it's a great truck.
My '95 is ugly due to having taken me to a bunch of concrete pours
several years ago. Needs paint very bad. Has 207Kmi.
I wouldn't take a dime under $7k.
Interesting -- did not know a Ford would hold value like that.
Allan
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Re: [MBZ] OT: programmable thermostats
I would relly like to find a thermostat that I could program on the P.C., upload with a USP cable. I find the programing on mine to be cumbersome. BTW: I have a heat pump. Given the price of oil NOW, I've been told that the Pivot Point is 35 degrees. Pete On Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:20:16 -0600, you wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: I got a Honeywell at Home Depot. It wants to stop running the forced-air, gas furnace in the morning about 3 degrees below the set point. It also has a very narrow hysteresis band and wants to run the furnace frequently for only a short time. Where does one get a good thermostat? http://www.alpinehomeair.com/viewproduct.cfm?productID=453055819 http://www.alpinehomeair.com/related/Honeywel%20VisionPro%208000%20Install%20Instructions.pdf Check out the install instructions. You can tell the PID controller how aggressive its gains need to be, you can set the cycles per hour (not perfectly enforce I'm sure, but will give you better control of how short the run-time is), and it has the adaptive intelligent recovery which learns your house's heat/cool times. It also has seven day programs... you can have unique sleep,wake,away,return temperatures/times for every day. The thermostat is removable so you can program it in your lap, and then stick it back on the wall. The thermostat will also run off the furnace's 24VAC (batteries as well). Also, the thermostat will guarantee that the compressor has five minutes of off time between cycles to prevent damage to the compressor (say there is a power outage or something). Total overkill, but I'm a gadget freak... I have a dual fuel setup... heat pump and 93% gas furnace. Totally overkill for my mild climate, but there is a long and complicated story behind it. Would just do a heat pump next time around. Anyway, I installed the outdoor temp sensor for the thermostat, and it uses the heat pump down to 40F, and the gas furnace after that. I can change that temperature to whatever I want (could do it based on gas vs. electric costs) The thermostat may not be worth the $200 price tag in my area, but as cold as it gets up there you might recover it in fairly short order. Maybe there are some of these hidden settings in your thermostat? All of those settings I talked about are in the hidden install menu. HTH John the blabbering gadget freak John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Fraternal Regards Pete Arnold Washington Lodge #70, P.M. S.W., Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 P.M. x2 Past Associated Grand Marshal District 6B Grand Lodge of Connecticut A.F. A.M. Temple Chapter O.E.S. P.P. x3 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Powerchoke seller on crack?
Yes, it's a great truck.
My '95 is ugly due to having taken me to a bunch of concrete pours
several years ago. Needs paint very bad. Has 207Kmi.
I wouldn't take a dime under $7k.
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2008 Chevy HHR, 41Kmi
2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride
1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally Broken in!
1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel On Wed, 04 Feb. 2009 11:19:32 -0500, you wrote:
Could a 12 year old F350 really be worth $9K?
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1019600767.html
Allan
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1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel
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[MBZ] Car Knowledge Test (fun!!!) I got 16 out of 20!
This is fun, and it showed me just how little I know about the present-day automobile market! See how well you can do! How is your knowledge of cars? CLICK HEREhttp://www.cramersweeney.com/brandprix/ -- Pete, ...so I booked into a hotel and said to the receptionist, I hope the porn channel in my room is disabled. No, she said, it's regular porn, you sick bastard. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stealership prices
Why Check Sites? Pay attention to the bottom of this posting!
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1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally Broken in!
1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel
On Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:37:32 -0800 (PST), you wrote:
I thought replacement keys were a dealer item only. I had to bring in the
title. (except for my '80)
Same for the guide pin. The 8mm 4 one at the top of the head. I looked all
over and posted that I needed one and couldn't find one.
As for the hose, I must admit I only checked a couple of sites on-line and
only found the plug. So while I was at the dealer, I got some.
Live and learn!
Mike
From: Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 12:30:38 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stealership prices
From Rusty:
Replacement Key $27.00
3ft Injector bypass hose $9.75
Guide rail pin $7.00
This is why I exist.
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
Tel 1-800-741-5252
Fax 770-454-9745
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From: Michael LaFleur mike.lafl...@sbcglobal.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 12:19 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Stealership prices
I went to the stealership today for some items for my SDL.
Replacement Key: $35
3ft Injector bypass hose: $13.50
Guide rail pin: $8.75
I hate going to this place for parts...
Mike
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[MBZ] Holiday Exercise Program-SCROLL TO THE END
Holiday Exercise Program I tried it, I liked it, you will too! The older we get the more important it is to incorporate exercise into our daily routine. This is necessary to maintain cardiovascular health and maintain muscle mass. If you're over 40, you might t want to take it easy at first, then do more repetitions as you become more proficient and build stamina. Warning: It may be too strenuous for some. Always consult your doctor before starting any exercise program! SCROLL DOWN. NOW SCROLL BACK UP. That's enough for the first day. Great job. Have a Bourbon And a very Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2009 -- Pete Arnold My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] True cost to own
So, it looks like the Pontiac Grand Prix is the big winner. Donald H. Snook Until you've driven one! Camry or Accord are well worth $.03/mile to me. Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Autoworkers
On Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:34:41 -0600, you wrote: SNIP Management pay, particularly CEO pay, needs to be linked to the minumum wage, I personally believe. One person can't be doing all that much, and not a single CEO of a business where he or she isn't doing the same job as their employees a dime's worth of real production. Peter Well, I want my SUCCESSFUL management to be VERY well paid, more than any other management, I want the BEST, and I'd pay for it. -- Peter T. Arnold, Quality Manager Ultracast LLC Enfield, CT. (860) 253-5015 There is no item made that an enterprising man cannot make 10% cheaper. If cost is you primary concern, You are that man's legal prey! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] O/T BAck up Harddrive
I have a WiFi net work at home, run WinXP. I'd like to buy one of the plug in hard drives and configure to auto backup the 2 PC and one Laptop. Is this possible to do? Software? -- Peter T. Arnold, Quality Mgr. Ultracast, LLC 199 Freshwater Blvd. Enfield, CT 06082 (860) 253-5015 A problem well stated is a problem half solved. - Charles F. Kettering ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall
To rid myself of crud, I Blow-Down the furnace every year or so.
Makes a mess and you are dealing with VERY HOT WATER OR STEAM.
I have furnace up to temp. Un seat the safety valve for 1 or 2
seconds, that blow the crud out of the top of the boiler. Than, I
open bottom pet cock for a slightly longer time, to dump bottom living
crap.
This was monthly ritual of small to medium size steam systems, I do it
on my home hot water boilers as it seems to make sense.
If I find the safety valve weeping, system at design pressure, I
change the bladder, always fixes if for me.
My 1st boiler went when my house was 8 years old! P.O.S. the builder
put in. I was out of work, change it my self in one working day. I
was motivated by the fact is was 5° outside!
I was also a little younger...
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2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride
1995 F-250 P.S.D 207Kmi, Finally Broken in!
1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel On Sat, 3 Jan 2009 15:19:38 -0500, you wrote:
The crud comes from throughout the system, from the original source of the
water, chemicals and minerals in the water, distribution pipes, etc. In the
tank, it has time to settle, accumulate, precipitate, react chemically,
etc., and become crud.
Wilton
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From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
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Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2009 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Learning my New Years limitsall
I thought from Peters first post on the subject, that he was
attributing the black crud to a failed expansion tank - but guess
that's not the case.
So, where is the black crud coming from? It can't be doing any good
for the rest of the system either.
On Sat, Jan 3, 2009 at 9:41 AM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote:
On Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:26:31 -0500 Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net
wrote:
If your expansion tak is water bound, the small spikes in the water
pressure will cause your vale to unseat.
That may be true in that case, but in this case, Curt was the one who
manually unseated it.
Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular was Re: Fuel prices
I track my mileage on a PALM database. My HHR gets 10% going from 87
to 91 octane. Simple math even in my head when I fuel up, it hi-test
is less than 110% of regular, I use it.
YMMV
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1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel
On Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:13:26 -0800 (PST), you wrote:
The Volvo geeks had a large data set, and decided premium bought about 10% MPG
on the [279]40 series, which have the same deal as described. I don't know
for sure that will be true with a Cadillac but it would seem reasonable.
YMMV, and no I don't have a link. :(
-TC
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Date: Tuesday, Dec 30, 2008 11:54 am
Subject: [MBZ] Premium v. Regular was Re: Fuel prices
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Andrew wrote: Do you require premium or regular gas?
That is up in the air right now. The manual says premium, the fuel cap/door
say premium. But, I have asked a few others that have this car and some of
them say it needs premium and others say it is a waste of money. I have not
noticed any difference in mileage or performance when using 87 octane. I was
concerned that it might ping but it has not. I don't know what to think,
so I have been putting in 91 (premium) about every other tank.
I talked to one of the techs at the dealership I worked at and he said that
if the octane is too low and it starts to ping, the knock sensor will catch
it and it will retard the timing slightly to compensate for it. So, it is
possible that I might have less power with 87 than with 91. I don't really
know what to think. In the past (especially in my 90 300SEL), I thought I
could tell a difference when I put in 87 rather than 91. Maybe I was just
imagining it.
Donald H. Snook
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Re: [MBZ] License Plate Frames
On Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:52:49 -1000, you wrote:
Just a reminder to all the Arizonans on the list..
On January 1, 2009, the word ARIZONA on the top of your license
plate must be completely readable and not covered by a frame. Fine
is $135.00 plus court costs that vary by city/county Does not
apply to cars' license plates and frames of other states while in
Arizona.
This is good, Writing Arizona on the top of my Connecticut plate
would probably violate my states laws.
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Re: [MBZ] GM's bad ideas
Modified versions of Powerglides are used extensively in drag racing applications. They can be build to handle 1500 hp. Launch in low gear, 8ooorpm, snap into high and your gone. We hated them in their day for the poor 2 speed performance, never had one in a cool car. That being said they were very reliable when used in a family car, as compared to the other multi-speeds of the time. Pete On Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:03:28 -0600, you wrote: No, I think the Twin Turbine was barely pre-war. The PowerGlide was a late 50's device. Horrible tranny, low and lockup only, with a two- speed torque converter or something silly. Peter On Dec 19, 2008, at 6:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Peter wrote: Sure it wasn't a Buick Twin Turbine? Only had forward and reverse... Didn't that come later? I once rented a Chev with TurboGlide. Seemed to have one speed, a generous term. RLE ** One site keeps you connected to all your email: AOL Mail, Gmail, and Yahoo Mail. Try it now. (http://www.aol.com/?optin=new- dpamp; icid=aolcom40vanityamp;ncid=emlcntaolcom0025) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/ attachments/20081219/3a6860e5/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Pete Arnold, Lost in the 60's Real Race cars have 3 pedals The only electronics is an AM Radio with Oldies playing. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I get a job offer today
Lousy Hours. Good money to be made for a fellow with car knowledge and interest. Willing to sell a POS to a Widow with 3 kids? Pete On Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:17:45 -0600, you wrote: Well, its not really what I think I want to do, but its an option none the less. Its selling cars at Mazda. I have all these ideas about car salesman, not sure I want to do it. Anybody ever done that before? -- Pete Arnold 32° There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] the Worst Car ever made?
On Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:59:38 -0600, you wrote: Randy wrote: Pretty bad, but I don't know as though I would agree that it was the worst. There are certainly a fair number of contenders for that title. Ok maybe there are others that would contend for the Title, but the Cimmaron has to be included in the list. I would also add the: Ford Pinto (only the exploding models - I think the rest were okay junky little cars) Plymouth Volare the rusted on the show room floor Cadillac 8-6-4 Chevy Corvair We owned a Monza 4spd, 110HP, a great car for us. Good mileage, easy to keep it running. Like most of it's foreign rivals, it would fall apart if not maintained. Ford Edsel Good car, very wrong time. AMC Gremlin Yugo Vega Renault Alliance (although my Aunt had the convertible version and loved it). My list only includes cars that were sold here. I am sure there are many others worldwide. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Pete Arnold 32° There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Steve Fosset
And My Grand Daughter is on Diners Drive Ins and Dives.
Guess what I'll be watching?
O'Rourke Diner in Middletown, CT
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Fosset crash site recovery/investigatrion, etc., on Discovery channel
tonight 10PM EST.
Wilton
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Re: [MBZ] OT 87 Isuzu trooper
I had a 1988 5sd, 4cyl. I beat on it for 75Kmi. Sold it because I'd
abused it so much, I figured it's life was about up.
You see, I used it to tow my 3,500# camper all over the place. When
Towing I NEVER got it into 5th. Spend lots of time in 3rd at 50 mph.
I seem to remember that buzzed it to about 4,000rpm.
A very stout rugged vehicle that one.
I did use Mobile1, I'd been told that in such severe duty the ring
lands would run hot enough to break down dino oil.
It also road very rough. Once while traversing a parking lot with 6
of fresh snow I discovered a parking berm at about 25mph. I think the
Trooper came off the ground! My back hurt for a week. No damage
reported
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On Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:28:12 -0800, you wrote:
On Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 3:07 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Stumbled over an 87 Trooper while looking to see what pickups go for. Seems
like a pretty decent, straight old trooper. manual transmission.
What it worth? I think i could buy it for $1500.
What to watch out for? (other than rust)
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Re: [MBZ] Good on Advance Auto...
Mobile1 AFT, My 300sdl loved all M1 products.
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On Sun, 9 Nov 2008 17:28:17 -0500, you wrote:
Advance Auto is the only parts place around here (DC area) and I almost
enjoy shopping there.
Only glitch was today, when they couldn't inform me what ATF to use in my
'83 300TD. It used to be simple - Dexron/Mercon. Now they are up to Mercon
6, as well as ATF for import cars, ATF for high mileage cars, ATF Mercon for
Fords, ATF for foreign cars, etc. Very confusing!
On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 11:01 AM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For which carsorry I lost track of the thread.
Bob R
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Subject: [MBZ] Good on Advance Auto...
Advance Auto was as good as their word, I've now got a set of Bendix
calipers. Will install shortly.
$186 with a core charge ($15 apiece I think).
-Curt
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Re: [MBZ] Suburban 454 mileage
It's ok to inflate any tire to it's max, or what is required on the
vehicle info plate. When cold.
It does no harm if the pressure creeps up 10% or so when the tyre gets
hot. The tire is designed for that load.
Check with your tire dealers!
Pete
[pOn Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:23:49 -0600, you wrote:
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Didn't mean to be rude. Topic says Suburban 454, coulds be 1/2, 3/4 or 1
ton.
Got to careful with truck tires, lotsa folks under inflate and make very
dangerous rides.
I run 80psi in my F250, rides hard! Doesn't shrug at #4,000 in the back.
It's all good :) Is 80PSI the max for the tires? If thats the case
wouldn't you run 60-70 so when you have a higher load you have some
pressure margin?
John
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[MBZ] O/O SCAMED BY AUTOPARTSGIANT almost
My saga came to a peaceful end, 3 days after I notified PayPal that I
had not received good that I'd paid $118 for.
Slime balls at AUTOPARTSGIANT disclosed to PayPAl (NOT ME) that the
parts were out of stock, and hadn't been shipped. Remember that
AUTPFARTSGIANT had sent me an e-mail sating the parts had been
shipped, no confirmation number available per Randy
$118 was credited to my Visa account. PayPAl notified me that the
case was closed.
Of course what I should have gotten was triple damages for the loss of
use of my truck, I'd happily send it to the Shriners Hospital.
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Re: [MBZ] RE O/T Scamed by FLAPS
The only slim hope I have of getting my $118 back is that PayPAl was acting as my agent. I've heard they can be nasty in these cases, time will tell. On Saturday I ordered from FLAPS. On Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:35:15 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: Correction, you've been scammed by a scammer. FLAPS = Friendly local auto parts store. Local being the important part here. -Curt Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:17:05 -0400 From: Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] O/T Scamed by FLAPS To: Bez Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Below is a complaint that I sent PayPal due to a failure of Autopartsgiant.com to deliver a part (ABS Controller) or respond to any of my communications. I post this not to show my stupidity (Trying to save %40 buying from an unknown). Secret Message to M/B fellows follows: we should all appreciate Rusty's Kalibs great service and honesty. ___ 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 -- Pete Arnold 32° There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway ___ 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] O/T Scamed by FLAPS
Below is a complaint that I sent PayPal due to a failure of Autopartsgiant.com to deliver a part (ABS Controller) or respond to any of my communications. I post this not to show my stupidity (Trying to save %40 buying from an unknown). Secret Message to M/B fellows follows: we should all appreciate Rusty's Kalibs great service and honesty. This note sent to PayPal resolution center on 10/24/08: Name: Peter T. Arnold Transaction # 6ND962590H8056637 Cost: $118.47 Item: Brake Part for truck which is inop and waiting for it. I ordered this item on 10/2/08, it was paid for with above transaction. That was billed to my credit card which you will find I paid in 10 days. I am not a government entity. 1) I have not received the part. 2) I have not been supplied a tracking number. 3) I have not received any phone satisfaction. A wait of 10 minutes on hold will result in: A) Line goes dead B) Promise to Get back to me with a tracking Number. C) Forward me to a Supervisor who is in fact another electronic, non responsive mail box. 4) The web site has funky Certification which my anti virus strongly suggests that I do not defeat. Having no trust in this company, I think that advice is good. I cannot find an Agent of Service to serve them with a small claim action, they are stone wall and I have greater issues to be concerned about. I would ask Pay Pal to reconsider their association with this company, it's not Pay Pals fault but the tarnish does tend to rub off Regards, Peter T. Arnold Windsor, CT -- Pete Arnold If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there that stupid song about him? ___ 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] Awl
Based on analysis with my 300SDL, 20kmi was reasonable.
Marshal used to say that you must do analysis on your vehicle in your
driving style. OK, he used all caps:_)
My f-soot burden was at about 75% of allowable at 20Kmi, giving some
room for error.
YMMV
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.
On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:44:02 -0400, you wrote:
That's a reasonable change interval.-- my customers have done lots of tests
and 5-6k is ideal for M1, IMO.
Sincerely,
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Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Awl
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
What is the oil change interval for Mobil One? Every 6 months regardless
of mileage?
The usual advice is to do oil analysis over a period of time and base
your change interval on that. I guess there are a lot of variables.
Myself, I've never bothered and change it about every 6,000 miles if I'm
using M1, or 3,000 miles if I'm using conventional (e.g. Delo).
Allan
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Re: [MBZ] Awl
Per Marshal, there was no need to change filters for 20Kmi. The
filter has HUGE capacity.
Worked for me, YMMV
Pete
On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:48:30 -0400, you wrote:
That's correct - individual driving style, engine condition (rings, state of
tune, etc) local road and environmental conditions, fuel used, etc all go
into finding the best mileage - but I spoke to one man who said he hadn't
changed hs oil in 120K miles! just his filter every 5k miles. Don't
think I could do that even if the analysis said it's OK!
My customers who have done the TBN Test have seen their TBN levels go to 1
or 2 at
about 6000 - 7000 miles.
A safety factor is an individual's preference -
Sincerely,
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From: Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Awl
Based on analysis with my 300SDL, 20kmi was reasonable.
Marshal used to say that you must do analysis on your vehicle in your
driving style. OK, he used all caps:_)
My f-soot burden was at about 75% of allowable at 20Kmi, giving some
room for error.
YMMV
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1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel
.
On Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:44:02 -0400, you wrote:
That's a reasonable change interval.-- my customers have done lots of
tests
and 5-6k is ideal for M1, IMO.
Sincerely,
Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
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Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Awl
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said:
What is the oil change interval for Mobil One? Every 6 months
regardless
of mileage?
The usual advice is to do oil analysis over a period of time and base
your change interval on that. I guess there are a lot of variables.
Myself, I've never bothered and change it about every 6,000 miles if I'm
using M1, or 3,000 miles if I'm using conventional (e.g. Delo).
Allan
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Re: [MBZ] test
Town near mine, they talked the town into spending $50k in a nitrogen tire filling set-up. Who Knew? Pete On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:06:43 -0400, you wrote: OK, I'm ing pissed at my email company right now. I've tried multiple different ways to reply or forward a certain previous email I sent about a certain presidential candidate's citizenship status, and it continually is blocked by the email server. This is REALLY pissing me off Enough to consider calling a lawyer or the state attorney general for this company. ! -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (278,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (181 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion Quoting Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED]: ? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (278,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (181 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___ 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 -- Pete Arnold 32° There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway ___ 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] test
No, the politicians in the town are stupid. Pete On Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:52:54 -0400, you wrote: Peter Arnold wrote: Town near mine, they talked the town into spending $50k in a nitrogen tire filling set-up. Huh? 2 Nitrogen tanks $1000 Regulator $50. Hose and tire chuck $30. Plus whatever it costs to have the local compressed gas dealer swap out the empty tank for a full one. Am I missing something essential? Mitch. -- Pete Arnold 32° There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway ___ 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] OT: AIG party
I consider my Total Package to be all you mentioned. About 5% is outside the norm, use of company equipment, visits to various site and places that are informative as well as productive for my employer, Use of my PC to read my mail during the day, ETC. If any of those are taken away, my life is reduced somewhat. When we come to salary negotiations, my position stiffens. I'm employed At will, I can walk. He can say good bye, we both loose... Pete On Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:22:24 -0400, you wrote: When calculating the cost of labor, especialy individuals - we often had to do this with engineers and scientists - we'd double their salary (with a little fat for unforseen problems) - the reason was 2w vacation to start - more with senority, 1-2w sick leave - 12-13 days holiday pay. You up to 14d+5d+13d=32 days - of paid time per year that doesn;t produce anything. Avg work year is 2080 hours - above 32 days represent 256 hrs or a 12.3% benefit. Then there's taxes - Workmans Comp, Social Security - Unemployment Comp and Medicare equal 38% of your salary/hourly rate. so we're up to 50% already. (Depending on the work force (my company had a lot of employees with long service and were getting 4-6 weeks of Vac and 2-3 weeks of sick leave yearl which is why we added another 50% for contingencies.) So there's roughly 50% of the benefits you receive - if you only get 5% perhaps you're a contract employee who isn;t given vacation time, sick time or paid holidays you're more highly compensated in lieu of benefits? In any case the employer pays the taxes above unless you're a private contractor in which case you'd be paying those taxes - Just think - if your employer wasn't paying 38% taxes to the govt for you that would be money he could pay you! Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: AIG party Well, I get perks in my job that amount to about 5% of my salary. They are part of my compensation package, take them away and I'm looking to have you make it up with money. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last month, and just days after the U.S. government stepped in to save AIG with a $85 billion taxpayer-funded loan, the company picked up a $440,000 tab for a week-long retreat at a posh California resort for top-performing insurance agents. Your thinking that the sales folks shouldn't be compensated? No, I was just quoting a news item which explained that the much maligned retreat was merely pre-arranged compensation for agents, when everybody seems to be claiming that it's an executive party. OTOH, the more recent UK hunting trip does seem to be an executive perk. I guess running a company as large as AIG into the ground is hard work and they deserve a break. Besides, if they are shooting peasants, pheasants, or whatever in England, the AIG executives aren't sitting at their desks running our company into the ground. Mitch. ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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 -- Pete Arnold 32° There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway ___ 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] O/T Election News!
This is the best news I've seen during this whole crazy election season! New Presidential Candidate... It's someone we know! Hi, There's an effort to elect someone we love as President... and it's someone we know! Watch this online video about the surprising new nominee: http://www.tsgnet.com/pres.php?id=46832altf=Svtuzaltl=Dvmmjot Jot back a note to let me know what you think! -- Pete Arnold My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! ___ 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] A new kind of cop car
My town used Volvos in the early 70's. Political pressure got rid of
them, cops didn't like them as they were too small to put unruly
fellows in.
On Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:53:51 -0500, you wrote:
Driving down I40 today, I see a unmarked cop car complete with lights,
and battering ram with somebody pulled over. Its a Toyota Camry. OK
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Pete Arnold
2008 Chevy HHR, 33Kmi
2001 PT Cruizer, 98Kmi {Wife's Ride
1995 F-250 P.S.D 205Kmi, Finally Broken in!
1954 Nash Metropolitan, Hanger Queen
1998 Prowler 5th Wheel
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[MBZ] Peter Arnold added you as a business connection on Plaxo
Hi List, Peter Arnold wants to add you as a business connection on Plaxo. To accept this connection request, go to: http://pulse.plaxo.com/pulse/invite?i=38951507k=1763336892l=ensrc=emailet=1est=businessetv=nnic1ael=en Thanks! The Plaxo team More than 20 million people use Plaxo to keep in touch with the people they care about. Don't want to receive emails from Plaxo any more? Go to: http://www.plaxo.com/stop?src=emailet=1est=businessetv=nnic1ael=en ___ 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] Sticky stuff removal
On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:44:33 +0100, you wrote: Listers I recently fixed my busted sunroof - both 'lifting arms' were broken - into 3 parts on one side, 4 on the other ! Congratulations, I wish I had the testicle fortitude to disassemble my sunroof. It needs Angles and I've been told that the requirement to work on it is degree issued in the fatherland to a precious few. Some times, peanut butter will loosen sticky stuff, it will do no harm to try. Smear it on, cover with plastic wrap for a few hours. Pete Arnold 87 300SDL
[MBZ] Adsit 300SDL Injection Pump
WOW, I request this quote 4 months ago! Good thing I haven't been
walking!
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
On Mon, 16 Jan 2006 08:13:49 -0600, you wrote:
Peter,
Thank you for your inquiry, here are the quotes you requested for your Peter
300SDL-126.
Diesel injection pump - $795 Rebuilt $495 Used W/ $400 core charge
You can get a 10% discount if you use our online catalog at www.adsitco.com.
If you have any further questions feel free to contact us at 1-800-521-7656
or 1-765-282-1593.
Regards,
Joe
Adsit Company Inc.
www.adsitco.com
[MBZ] 240D Manny for $800
Check this out:
http://hartford.craigslist.org/car/121713412.html
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] W126 Rear Suspension
Something is loose in my rear end.
Sounds like it should be on Banned!
While taking a long sweeping 70mph curve, the rear end seems to be
trying to steer the car. It feels like a loose cannon is flopping
around in the trunk.
I checked the trunk, no cannon. What should I suggest my Indy look
for? I fear this work will be too much for me as I am unable to work
with my hands over my head.
Of course, I could put the car on a rotisserie.
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes at 20Kmi
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
Re: [MBZ] Pimp my W-126
On Fri, 6 Jan 2006 14:40:32 -0500, you wrote: Pete, Was there supposed to be a link, or information, or diatribe, or hell a full on rant here? Because I didn't see it. Thanks, Ed On 1/3/06, Peter Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ___ Ed, I have no idea where the message went that was on this posting. I was asking where to find a fancy grill surround for a W126. Performance Products had it for $149, my boss wanted one. His beautiful 300se will soon look like a pimpmobile! -- Peter T. Arnold, Past Master Hartford/Lafayette Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. and Master-Elect So. Windsor, CT 1st 3rd Mondays Washington Lodge #70 A.F. A.M. Windsor, CT 2nd 4th Mondays 6th Blue Lodge Council Newsletter Moderator As you can see, I am unavailable on Mondays!
[MBZ] Pimp my W-126 Take 2
Fat thumbs on previous post, sorry.
One of my co-workers has done a grand job refurbishing and upgrading
to interior of his 1991 W-126 Vergasser. Big stereo, TV's in head
rests, etc.
Now he wants to put one of those pimp grill with the M/B star on it.
I've tried to reason with him, he's single and desperate.
Nice fellow, I'd like to help him, anybody have a source for these? I
tried Rusty and was relieved to find that even he hasn't sunk that low
yet ;-)
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Remote Locks on 300SDL
I'd kind of like to install Remote locks on my car. My failing memory
prods me that one of our listers did just that. I believe it was
uncomplicated using trunk access to the sucking motor and bypassing
the HE-HAW alarm system.
Thoughts?
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Paint Question
I figure to own my car 3 more years, it will be spent by than or I
will be.
It really needs paint, lived in the south most of it's life and is
very faded.
A few years ago I would have squirted it my self in the yard. After
wet sanding and clear coat it would have been fine as a daily driver.
Due to health, that is no longer an option.
I need some objective feedback on MACO. Being a franchise operation,
I'm hoping their guarantee is worth something in case of gross
failure.
Any experience out there?
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
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[MBZ] 300SDL Antilock brake Light
The Antilock Brake glowed ominously at me today on the way home. It
went out after booting it with a restart.
All fuse have less than 1 year on them. Blinker fluid was changed at
100Kmi., using Mobile1 fluid.
Is this some sort of code that Rusty is short of funds and needs a
transfusion from my Visa account?
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] O/T Merry Christmas
If you insist on being P/C, Buzz off here!
To the rest of us, A Very Merry CHRISTmas to all, Our family is so
hapy to live in a land that we can say that!
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 235 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] O/T Metro Engine
Message: 22
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2005 18:40:14 -0600
From: Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] HAppy Thanksgiving
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID:
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Always wondered. What engine is in that Metro ?
_SNIP__
Engine is 1200cc Austin A-40.
A 240D would leave me is the dust with his parking brake on.
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] O/T Mig Welding
I splurged and bought a Lincoln Mig with the CO2 gar bottle and
controls. This to fix sheet metal rust on my Metro
I am a decent stick welder.
All I got from the Mig was splatter, really looked like crap. I left
it in a corner.
A trusted friend told me to try flux wire. It worked 100% better!
Yes, it left slag to chip off but the weld was decent with
penetration. Why? The machine wasn't trying to melt as much wire.
YMMV
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] HAppy Thanksgiving
Menu:
An appropriate serving of Rebel Yeal for the Boys. I'll consume
Gentleman Jack. They can wait for the Jack until their later years.
Prime Rib. A good Vet could bring it back to life. Turkey? Why
would I consume something that eats with it's pecker?
Homemade Mince Pie. I cheat here, make the mincemeat with beef. My
receipt calls for 1 qt. of brandy, I put some in the pie too!
Best to you all.
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut (3 of snow on ground)
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Miscellaneous Rambling from an old Turkey.
Miscellaneous Rambling from an old Turkey.
Maybe one of you wise fellows can tell me what size/type screw is used
to retain the outer door handle on a 300SDL. I'm suspecting some
thing like a 6mm socket set screw. If it's very special, I could use
a part number to assist me at the Stealership.
I know, I could by it from Rusty but why should I? Last time I knew
he was searching for an elusive gasoline leak. Hay fella, this is a
diesel list! Here's a pack of matches, now go search for the leaking
gasoline!
Speaking of Rusty, I think NOW would be a good time for him to have a
sale on floor mats. Our significant others could buy them for
Christmas gifts.
Changed to DELVAC1 over to MOBIL T/S yesterday. I am amazed at the
oil mileage this car gets, about 6,000/qt.
Cool weather is here, I'm seeing a little more smoke after start-up
than I remember. It starts very well after 1 glow cycle. I suspect
the problem is rooted in memory failure rather than anything wrong
with the car.
Air leak noise due to inop sunroof is very bad at 80mph. I have to
wait for $pring to have the $800 repair done. I'm afraid to use tape
to seal is as tapes removal will probably damage paint when removed.
If I could find some wax Rope that is ¼ in diameter, I'd be all set.
Last weekend my Masonic Lodge assisted in relocation of some refuges
from storm ravaged Mississippi. Warm and fuzzy feeling, being able to
help. Hope all of our list members are thankful for all their
blessings on the Holiday.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] My 300SDL is 4 Sale
My job requires me to have 4WD ;-(
Bad Stuff:
This car needs paint, it has no rust. Minor damage on RR
quarter was painted poorly by PO. This was a Southern car, all the
paint is in poor shape.
Sunroof is inop, requires 425 parts and $400 labor repair
Car is ready for rear brakes. I'd change rotors Calipers if
I was doing it.
Dash has 2 cracks which proves it's heritage.
Good Stuff:
Car uses 1qt of Delvac1 in 5,000 miles.
I use M/B coolant and M1 ATF.
I have oil analysis to show that engine is sound.
Car has recent front brakes, rotors and calipers w/hoses.
Car has 16 late style wheels, 2 good Nyokia S snow and
front Bridgestones that are serviceable but nothing to brag about.
In the past 2 years (50Kmi) I have done the following: New
Radiator, water pump, vacuumed pump, shut-off valve, new lifters, glow
plugs. P/S pump.
New M/B exhaust system last year.
Interior is decent, needs new mats and TLC
Modern radio {Jap} with CD player.
This car is my daily driver and long trip specialist. It runs 100%.
Proof? I'll deliver within 1,000 miles for the cost of return air
fair.
I would like to sell to alist member as it's a good piece. If I fail
to sell it, I will store it, my experiance has not been good doing
that.
Contact me off list, put 300SDL in the header.
Kalib need not reply ;-)
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Powder Coat Wheels
I had 4 very crappy looking wheels, they had been chrome plated by
P.O.. They peeled and were ugly. I replaced them.
Gave to old ones to a fellow at work. He abrasive blasted off the
chrome, than polished them a bit. He painted them with Eastwoods
powder coating kit, requires baking at about 400°.
They look better than my new wheels!
FYI
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Frapper
I just caught up to the rest of you and joined.
Mike, you need to get more sun!
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] O/T My Tool Box
I also subscribe to a Metropolitan list where we bemoan Lucas
electrical problems and such. This post was made recently with the
hopes of improving our shop skills.
How many of these tools are you proficient with?
Tools and Their Uses.
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat
metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest
and flings your beer across the room, splattering it against that
freshly painted airplane part you were drying.
WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere
under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprint
whorls and hard-earned guitar calluses in about the time it takes you
to say, Ouch
ELECTRIC HAND DRILL: Normally used for spinning pop rivets in their
holes until you die of old age.
PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads.
HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board
principle. It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable
motion, a nd the more you attempt to influence its course, the more
dismal your future becomes.
VISE-GRIPS: Used to round off bolt heads. If nothing else is
available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to
the palm of your hand.
OXYACETYLENE TORCH: Used almost entirely for lighting various
flammable objects in your shop on fire. Also handy for igniting the
grease inside the wheel hub you want the bearing race out of.
WHITWORTH SOCKETS: Once used for working on older British cars and
motorcycles, they are now used mainly for impersonating that 9/16 or
1/2 socket you've been searching for the last 15 minutes.
HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering an automobile to the ground
after you have installed your new disk brake pads, trapping the jack
handle firmly under the bumper.
EIGHT-FOOT LONG DOUGLAS FIR 2X4: Used for levering an automobile
upward off a hydraulic jack handle.
TWEEZERS: A tool for removing wood splinters.
PHONE: Tool for calling your neighbour to see if he has another
hydraulic floor jack.
SNAP-ON GASKET SCRAPER: Theoretically useful as a sandwich tool for
spreading mayonnaise; used mainly for getting dog off your boot.
E-Z OUT BOLT AND STUD EXTRACTOR: A tool ten times harder than any
known drill bit that snaps off in bolt holes you couldn't use anyway.
TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing the tensile strength on
everything you forgot to disconnect.
CRAFTSMAN 1/2 x 16-INCH SCREWDRIVER: A large prybar that inexplicably
has an accurately machined screwdriver tip on the end opposite the
handle.
AVIATION METAL SNIPS: See hacksaw.
TROUBLE LIGHT: The home mechanic's own tanning booth. Sometimes called
a drop light, it is a good source of vitamin D, the sunshine
vitamin, which is not otherwise found under cars at night. Health
benefits aside, it's main purpose is to consume 40-watt light bulbs at
about the same rate that 105-mm howitzer shells might be used during,
say, the first few hours of the Battle of the Bulge. More often dark
than light, its name is somewhat misleading.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER: Normally used to stab the lids of old-style
paper-and-tin oil cans and splash oil on your shirt; but can also be
used, as the name implies, to strip out Phillips screw heads.
AIR COMPRESSOR: A machine that takes energy produced in a coal-burning
power plant 200 miles away and transforms it into compressed air that
travels by hose to a Chicago Pneumatic impact wrench that grips rusty
bolts last over tightened 58 years ago by someone at ERCO, and neatly
rounds off their heads.
PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or
bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50¢ part.
HOSE CUTTER: A tool used to cut hoses too short.
HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is
used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts not
far from the object we are trying to hit.
MECHANIC'S KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of
cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly
well on contents such as seats, vinyl records, liquids in plastic
bottles, collector magazines, refund checks, and rubber or plastic
parts.
EXPLETIVE: A balm, usually applied verbally in hindsight, which
somehow eases those pains and indignities following our every
deficiency in foresight.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Insurence Trash Attitude
From: Jon Kanas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Although State Farm carries a policy on the SUV involved, the 16yr old
was not a named insured, so State Farm has not decided if they want
to
accept liability for the damage to the Mercedes. I am considering
having our family attorney initiate proceedings directly against the
at-fault party to see if that can get State Farm off dead center
rather
than turn this over to Farmers (my insurance) for subrogation. I am
hesitant to process the claim through my insurance, as two expensive
mishaps, regardless of fault, cannot bode well for my future insurance
rates or renewals
Any suggestions for how to approach this situation will be gratefully
received and considered.
_SNIP___
I had a very similar instance a few years ago. A nice little old lady
smacked my car in a parking lot. Her insurance company (NationWide)
chose to ignore my claim; they wanted me to use my insurance.
I choose to bring an action against the little old lady who owned the
car. That got NationWide's attention, They were irate that I would
bother their client. they settled very quickly.
Remember, the insurance company did you no harm. Bring action against
the driver/owner, they will put pressure on their insurance company.
Snip_
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Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] NO Clatter?
It was said on this list:
The latest diesel engines, like the ones in the Volkswagen Golf TDI
and Jetta TDI, don't clatter or spew smoke the way diesel engines did
in years past
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
SNIP
Given the price disadvantage of diesel of late, if they don't Clatter
why buy one?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Smoke on Start-up
Cool weather is here.
I note that my car fires very quick. It seems to be blowing much more
smoke (White) than it did last year. Runs fine. G/P are about 20Kmi
old.
Thoughts?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 233 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] 30 Day Test ride
Interesting read in the November issue of Road Track.
Seems M/B ran 3 E320CDI for 100,000 mile on a test track. They have
been recognized by the FIA with a host of record.
Average speed? 139.699 mph
They sat on the Rev Limiter at 146 mph
No breakdowns.
See more
http://www.dieselforum.org/inthenews/PRNews_050305.html
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] W126 Sunroof Reply
From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W-126 Sunroof Misery
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
A bit expensive on the lift angles (you are paying list price -- check
Them out on Mercedesshop or from Rusty at BuyMBParts, as they will be
Cheaper). Takes about 3 hours to do this job if you know what you are
doing.
And yes, the lift angles break readily, more so if no one has
Lubricated the sunroof slides on a regular basis.
Peter
_SNIP__
Thanks for the valued input.
I did check with Rusty to assure price and need were real. After
getting a quote from a trusted Indy, I will not screw him out of his
deserved 25% mark-up.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] W-126 Sunroof Misery
Been suffering with this for awhile. Thanks to all the have tried to
help.
My Indy gave me definitive bad news today. It seems that the
mechanism that tilts the roof is FUBAR. Something he call a
Triangle is broken on one side.
M/B has redesigned (Per Indy and Rusty}, the Triangles have to be
replaced as a set with new improved design. Cost is about $450 for
parts and 3 or 4 hours labor.
Indy was kind, he got the roof closed tight and suggested that I wait
for spring, which I will.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] W-126 Brake Issue
Background:
A few months ago I did all parts on my front brakes.
When I bled it, I couldn't get my pressure bleeder to play nice. It
kept blowing fluid out the 2 rubber caps on the M/C.
I bled it the old fashioned way. I was rewarded with what feel and at
as wonderful brakes.
Today I noticed that the rear brakes don't seem to be working as
witnessed by rust rotors as seen thru the wheels.
What am I doing wrong with the pressure bleeder? How does one seal
those rubber caps on the M/C?
BTW, car goes the Indy for sun roof repair on Tuesday. Keep me in
your prayer as far as number of his $80 hours will be. He thinks 3.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Acetone in Fuel
Subject: [MBZ] 33 1/3 increase in Diesel fuel mileage...Huh?
To: MB List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For the chemically inclined among us: If one were to add 1.5 oz of
ordinary
store-bought Acetone to every 10 gallons of diesel fuel, would the
acetone
in that concentration cause any damage to seals, gaskets, injector
pumps
etc?
I ask this for I was listening to a Nationally syndicated late night
talk
show last week, and the guest said he had great success in his gasser
using
2.5 oz of acetone per 10 gallons and achieving a 1/3 increase in fuel
mileage. He also commented that this increase was possible only if he
used
premium gasoline and the gasoline did not have an alcohol additive.
But what caught my ear was the guest's comments about improved diesel
fuel
mileage.
__SNIP__
How to reply
This fellow's employment history includes:
1) Sold Spark Intensifiers at the Annual Podunk Fair.
2) Nigerian national with secret bank account numbers.
3) Wrote news releases for 60 Minutes.
4) Does Horsepower calculations for KN Filters.
5) Sold Genuine Rolex watches on a street corner in New York.
Got to use a little common sense here. If you add about 05% BTU
content to your fuel tank, you are a fool to expect a 33% energy
increase.
Unless of course you put STP in your crankcase..
Help me, I can't stop..
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] O/T YAnkee Qualifications
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:54:27 -0400
From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Just curious how can you can label yourself a recovering Yankee in
Iowa. Last II looked they were pretty far north and had freezy
winters, according to LT Don...
___SNIP
Being Yankee is more than location.
To most of the world, a Yankee is anyone from the United States.
To an American, a Yankee is someone from the north.
Northerners refer to all New Englanders as Yankees
If you are luck enough to live in New England, true Yankees are known
to live in Vermont.
The test for a Yankee in Vermont is, Does he eat apple pie for
breakfast?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] W-126 Door Handle
The exterior door handle is loose on my car. What holds it on? I
assume the interior door panel has to come off, I'd like to have what
ever fastener that is required on hand.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] O/T Road Rules
From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Road manners (was: Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!)
To: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes mailing list
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Said in part:
9. In instances where traffic slows to 10mph, all shoulders shall
become lanes.
_snip___
Sounds like an idea from New York/New Jersey. If a 2-lane road has
one lane blocked, it becomes a 1-lane road. How does feeding 3 or 4
lanes into it speed things up? Is there some magic here?
THE SHOULDERS ARE THE ONLY WAY THE EMERGANCY VEHICLES HAVE TO GET TO
THE SCENE! Plug them up and you guarantee a bad situation will get
worse in a hurry.
Hope it's not me that needs the help.
Than there is the issue of road rage; If I'm waiting patiently in line
{be it grammar school lunch or a traffic jam.} What gives anyone the
right to cut-in being rude to all who are doing the right thing?
There are several State Troopers in this state {Connecticut} that will
divert such cars to the side of the road, wait until the road hazard
is clear and than go over and explain the laws to the folks that are
in a bigger hurry than I am.
I always give them a thumbs-up sign as I go past.
Pardon the rant here. Stupid driving bothers me. Don't get me
started on idiots that drive with 4-ways on in a situation they
believe is dangerous.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Stents are for kids..............
From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil / additive advice
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
___SNIP
From what I understand, stents have defined, finite lives, and if you get
one in your late forties or fifties, the likelihood of needing a replacement
stent is not all that low.
I'm dealing with amateurs here. I have 8 stints installed at last
count. August of 2003 I had one installed, plugged it in TWO WEEKS!
You don't want to get me going on my open-heart surgeryS.
M/B Content:
My Cardio Doc drives a W-126 gasser that looks identical to mine. I
keep berating him, I think my Doctor should drive a better car than I
do.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] This is great, the newest governmental element
Scientists Discover New Element A major research institution has just announced the discovery of the heaviest element yet known to science. The new element has been named Governmentium. Governmentium has one neutron, 12 assistant neutrons,75 deputy neutrons, and 224 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 311. The 311 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons. Since Governmentium has no electrons, it is inert. However, it can be detected, as it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact. A minute amount of Governmentium causes a reaction to take over 4 days to complete, when it would normally take less than a second. Governmentium has a normal half-life of 4 years; it does not decay, but, instead undergoes a re-organization in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places. In fact Governmentium mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization will cause more morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes. This characteristic of the moron promotion leads scientists to believe Governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a certain quantity in concentration. This hypothetical quantity is referred to as Critical Morass. When catalyzed with money, Governmentium becomes Administratium, an element which radiates just as much energy, since it has half as many peons but twice as many morons.
[MBZ] Cowderfest #1, I was there. .
It was a small afair.
I arrived at 11:15.
There was acouple walking 2 Basset Hounds, very friendly. The Couple
too.
My Chowderfest ended at 12:00.
160 miles...--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Paint Codes
My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be 930
The Paint Codeon the car appears to be 929 which is Nautical Blue.
That is much lighter. Car has not been repainted.
I need to buy a quart to paint rear quarter and deck lid.
Any Thoughts?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] 300SDL HAVAC Mystery
90 degrees out today, first time in weeks.
A/C decided to go into full convention cook mode.
Mono-Valve say you. Could be but I changed it about 3 months ago.
Also, when I pushed the center button, I got A/C.
I'm thinking the push button control is at fault.
Is it probable that I remove the offending control and re solder a
bunch of cold joints, seems that I've heard that discussed in the
past.
Or, do I send Rusty enough funds for his kids to have another keg
party on me?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] ChowdaQ
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:47:15 -0700 (PDT)
From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] ChowdaQ
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
Hey gang,
The date for ChowdaQ is now set, Sept 25, thats the last Sunday of the
month. Location to be Dunns Pond State Park in Gardner, MA. Its about
60 miles west of Boston on Rt 2.
Look, I arranged the thing I get to pick where it is, I live around
the corner.
11am to whenever.
I sent out an email to most of the people who'd emailed me with
interest and even some who didn't. If I didn't email you I musta lost
your address or something.
Come one come all to the somethingest Diesel Mercedes get together in
the north east!
-Curt
'83 240D Hammie 244kmi
_SNIP
I'm hopping to make this event. Please put me on your list and keep
informed as to: Location, Time, What to bring etc.
Lunch at Rom's would be good, that would induce my wife to attend.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 231 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 74 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Bad Idle Fixed now a paint question
You may remember that I had a problem a few weeks ago with bad idle on
my 300SDL. We were suspecting a bad injection pump.
My normal Indy asked me to take to another fellow who was M/B trained
on older diesels. He said pump was good, lifters were bad ;-(
Frustrated, I bought new lifters (Thanx Rusty) and EGR valve which he
had also condemned.
Got the car back today, it is about 90% better. I am very happy. Indy
wants me to use some Red Line fuel treatment for a while, he insists
that I am carboned up.
Next subject.
I am going to repaint a bad rear quarter this weekend. It won't be
beautiful buy any thing will improve the peeling mess the PO had done.
I'm planning on using my DA to remove bad paint, prime and repaint
with an acrylic enamel (the most forgiving paint I have used as an
amateur)
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] was 300SDL Idle Now various + Rant
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad Idle Fixed now a paint question
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Peter Arnold wrote:
Got the car back today, it is about 90% better. I am very happy. Indy
wants me to use some Red Line fuel treatment for a while, he insists
that I am carboned up.
Mitch said:
Is this the car that Marshall and I (and probably others) were saying
are you sure it's the pump?
IMO, the best way to deal with carbon is to find a nice big hill and
climb it hard and fast until you can't make a black cloud of exhaust
any more. A quart of motor oil in a tank of fuel might help a little.
Or you could just drive it like you stole it if traffic conditions
allow.
___SNIP__
Yes, it's the same car. The chances of my Bride allowing me to get
another are slim and none while this one is in the family. BTW, The
Indy also replaced one injector.
I do drive this car as hard as I can, being prudent as I am old and
want to get older. When I first got it (166Kmi) it would billow black
smoke to celebrate 3,500rpm at WOT. It hasn't done that for a long
time, leads me to believe it is pretty clean.
I'm going to try the Red Line as they sponsor my other vice, Fuel
Drag Racing.
Rusty, sorry to hear of your families grief. Take some time and smell
the roses, life is too short to worry about Are the ribs done yet!
I strongly support the idea of a Lobsta-Que to be held in New
England.
Brakes: I strongly recommend putting Loaded Calipers, Rotors and
new Flex hoses on these older cars. I purchased mine from an old
fellow down south and my car rewards me with wonderful braking and
feel.
Guns: I have Great GrandPa's 44cal. Remington CapBall, Sword,
Holster, Belt and Cartridge Case that he used on a trip to Atlanta
about 140 years ago.
Emergency Preparedness: Take a ride thru Vermont/New Hampshire/Maine.
As you drive up and down the hills note that there is a little town in
every valley.
Now 200 years ago, those towns were completely isolated from each
other for 2 or 3 months during the winter. If you didn't chop enough
wood, store enough food, prepare your shelter etc. YOU DIED! There is
a lesson to be learned there.
That being said, my heart goes out to those who are suffering due to
ignorance, be it there own or their elected officials. Marshal Law
should be declared and it should be strictly enforced for the welfare
of all concerned. __Rant Off.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 230 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 187 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 72 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Paint Help Needed
My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be 930
The Paint Codeon the car appears to be 929 which is Nautical Blue.
That is much lighter. Car has not been repainted.
I need to buy a quart to paint rear quarter and deck lid.
Any Thoughts?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Oil Thread
From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Crazy to go 20K on any oil
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
So, is the point of going 15-20,000 miles just so you can say you did
that?
_SNIP_
Following your reasoning: What's the sense of going 500 miles on a
tank of fuel? Just to say you did it. Follow this rational and you
should be discarding one half of your Fuel.
In my 300SDL, I regularly go 20,000Kmi on Delvac1 as it has proven by
analysis to be meeting all of the requirements of new oil. My drain
oil quality is probably better that new Dino oil.
On my truck (PSD) I use 15-40 Dino oil and change it at 5,000. My
rational is that it has no cold starting difficulty such as our older
Benz's have. It is also a major PIA to change for me, I am unable to
cope well with the spin-on filter (2 Qt's). The only way I have been
able to consistently remove it with out dropping {I makes a mess!} is
to punch a hole and drain it first.
__SNIP___
It was also asked:
Is there a procedure written down somewhere for renewing the ATF in
the power steering system? I'd like to use the Mobil 1 stuff but of
course would need to take the old stuff out first.
(No, I've not checked the maintenance CDs today but think I did look
for this earlier and couldn't find anything.)
To which I reply:
Twice a year, I use a suction device to remove the fluid in both the
P/S reservoir and the Brake Reservoir on all my cars. I refill with
appropriate stuff. I change the Benz P/S filter once a year.
Since starting that regiment about 25 years ago, I have noticed a vast
reduction in component failures in those systems. I use DOT4 in the
Benz, which is one of the car's PIA idiosycrcies.
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] wierd SDL charging problem.
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed
One of the SDL's is not acting right. SNIP
I can't let this go:
Unbolt the injection pump, I'll give you $64 for it.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Injection Pump Story Continues
_Snip___
How many hours labor for an Indy to make this swap?
It (exchange pump and set timing) can be done in less than two hours if
everything goes smoothly.
Has it been established without question that the pump I bad??
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
SNIP
Thanks for the reply.
To Refresh: Bad Idle, too slow, unable to adjust with the
potentiometer, unplugging the ELR had no effect.
Bad news came when I tried to adjust the idle speed with the {normally
sealed} idle adjustment screw on the pump. Turning it one rev either
direction had no effect.
You opined that the pump was BROKEN
I tried a seldom-used cure using liberal amounts of Maker's Mark
that evening. No help. The Minister was right, it cured nothing!
I forgotten lister suggested Yankee Diesel as a pump expert in my
area; he's about 70 miles away. True to the nature of good Indy's
there was no phone answer for about 4 days.
My normally very good Indy {Honest enough to admit to not working on
Diesel Fuel systems} asked me to take it to another local fellow who
retired from M/B dealership.
New fellow is thinking it may be a sensor, he is jammed with work, I
left the car with him.
Yankee Diesel just returned call, back from vacation. Nice fellow,
after hearing the long form of the story, he is very sure the pump
needs repair/o'haul at about $700. This is in alignment with prices
quoted by my normal source who is still trying to pay off his Civil
War debt ;-)
I am unable/unwilling to do this RR.
If the fellow who now has the car condemns the pump I will have him
swap a rebuilt/used pump. I have been SOL looking for used pump
around here.
Any leads on a good used pump would be appreciated.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] 300SDL Injection Pump
My car is at an Indy that was highly recommended by my Indy as a
consultant for my injection pump service.
I've been quoted $700 for a rebuilt pump from Yankee Diesel
How many hours labor for an Indy to make this swap?
Thanks.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 229 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 189 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Idle Problem Fact Finding
Below is a compilation of recent posts. Thanx to all who are helping
with this issue.
Pete
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 09:58:49 -0400
From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Peter Arnold wrote:
Dave mentioned that changing the Delivery Seals may repair my pump.
Is that in the POS manual? Parts Tool from my usual Source {Rusty
Or Salvation Army Thrift Shop}
I will be trying to advance the idle screw clockwise tonight per
Marshal's suggestion.
--
Delivery valve seals will NOT fix a problem with idle speed
adjustment
_Big Snip_
Well. That's my problem. I cannot adjust Idle. It's idling at about
550rpm, stalls if I remove the ELR doohickey.
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 07:44:01 -0700
From: Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I/P Delivery Seals
Not to dispute anything Marshall has said, but I did replace the seals
O-rings on the albatross's pump when a couple of them started
leaking after it'd been sitting idle for 6-8 weeks. Replacement did
cure that problem. Per Marshall's suggestion, I would rule out
everything else first, but if you do decide to do this, you'll want to
torque the fittings using the specs in the TDM rather than the fsm;
just ask for this if you decide to go ahead. Have you tried cracking
the injection lines one by one with the engine idling in an attempt to
isolate the problem to one or more cylinders? Don't remember if
you've definitively ruled out a balky injector.
Joe
Date: Tue, 9 Aug 2005 11:02:52 -0600
From: Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I/P Delivery Seals
Peter,
Could you remind us again what the exact symptoms are, and if it
started suddenly or gradually?
:-)
-Dave M.
Snip__
Dave.
Came on suddenly, same time my Mono Valve went about a month ago. I
believe too slow idle and maybe a bad motor mount cause the roughness.
I'd like to solve the idle problem first. Idle is about 550rpm.
I cannot improve it , using the idle screw, which I've turned about
360 degrees in both directions with no effect. Per Marshall's
suggestion, I will try more radical adjustment ASAP.
Unplugging the ELR causes the engine to stall immediately.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 229 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] I/P Delivery Seals
Dave mentioned that changing the Delivery Seals may repair my pump.
Is that in the POS manual? Parts Tool from my usual Source {Rusty
or Salvation Army Thrift Shop}
I will be trying to advance the idle screw clockwise tonight per
Marshal's suggestion.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 229 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 188 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] MY Injection pump is FUBAR?
Wise Klatta Group;
SHMBO will not be pleased!
What does one do when confronted with an injection pump, which has
been deemed BROKEN by a rather impeccable source?
Do you buy them rebuilt? Where? {Hello Rusty?}
Rebuilt carburetor for my '46 Ford was $7, this will be more? How
much?
How many hours will I be paying to RR this thing? I think it is
beyond me; I hate working on this car with POS manual on CD.
Any knowledge of Indy's in Connecticut that work on these?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] ELR Trouble Shooting
Still working on bad idle.
I unplugged my ELR, Idle dropped way down! I guess that indicates ELR
is good.
Where does ELR get it's signal from?
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Idle talk continues + some O/T Stuff
Thank-you for all for the feedback concerning my idling problem. This
is a compilation:
With the actuator unplugged the idle speed of a warm engine should be
570 rpm - set with screw above the idle actuator. When the actuator
is
plugged back in the idle speed should raise and settle at ~ 620
(adjust
using the resistor plug setting it at whatever position produces 620
rpm.
The engine speed sensor (L3) provide the electronic diesel control
computer with the speed signal and the computer adjusts the signal to
the actuator to provide an appropriate idle speed taking into
consideration engine temperature and the selected resistor trimmer
position.
Marshall
--
From: Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ELR Trouble Shooting
And that little doodad is located on the lower L side of the bell
housing.
joe
I think I have to ASSUME that the Speed Sensor is functional as the
idle actuator is trying to adjust the speed. When I got home this
evening, I tried to adjust the unassisted idle speed per Marshall's
instructions.
Pull plug on actuator, engine stalls.
Hmm, I see adjustment screw, it has a 13mm jamn nut which has been
sealed to test my veracity. Break the damn seal, full speed ahead.
Turn CCW, no improvement
Turn back and 1 turn CW, no improvement.
Seal it back up, time for Sam Adams!
Thoughts?
New O/T Subject
Because of the strange methods my employer uses {he reads all outbound
e-mail) I have not been able to voice my opinion of several of the
pressing issues of late on this forum. I will take this opportunity
to catch-up.
On cleaning glass, I let my wife do it!
I flat spotted tyres on my truck and #12,000 5th wheel while very
narrowly missing a Cow Moose in New Hampshire 3 years ago. Very
Scary! She ran across my beam, going way out of her way to get there.
She had gross scaring on her left rear flank indicating the she had
done this before.
On balancing/adjusting various configurations of side draft carbs.
Why bother, they will loose adjustment in a few miles anyways.
Kind of like tuning a set of bag pipes, can't be appreciated
by mortal man.
I guess I'd let my wife do it after the glass cleaning!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi w/ragged ass idle!
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] 300SDL ELR
I need to trouble shoot this.
Per Dave M. I need to apply 12V (The Wiring seems fine} and see if
that increases my idle speed.
Well excuse me for being electrically challenged, which of the two
terminals on the ELR should I jump 12V to? I assume one is ground and
one needs the voltage.
My POS manual (on CD) is no help.
Regards,
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] 603.XXX Rough Idle
My car seems to be idling too slow (about 600rpm) and is rough.
It runs fine off idle.
Fuel Mileage is good.
I've changed the Over Voltage Relay as suggested.
The idle controller in engine compartment seems to have no
effect.
Would the engine idle poorly and run smooth with a bad injector? How
do you trouble shoot injectors?
Weekend regards,
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 188 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] W126 Front Brakes
Tuff day again here.
The goal was to do front brakes, calipers, rotors and hoses. Along
with new Bilstiens.
Handicap: Never did it before on M/B, I can find almost no info on CD
POS manual.
I almost finished.
I made pressure bleeder, gave a nice spray effect from the 2 rubber
plugs on M/C.
Are brakes split front/back or diagonally?
Nice loaded Calipers from Rusty.
Local Stealer had no front seals or Green Grease, their service dept
doesn't use it ???
I'd like to meet the genus who designed bolting the hubs to the
Rotors, NOT!
New hose had a different type fitting for the top, no leaks so I'm
happy.
Remember, Church Tomorrow!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] O/T My Music System
One of the dieselers {Kalib?} asked what folks were donig for music.
I do not have a golden ear, AM would be of for me!
I bought a Clarion AM/FM/CD/MP3 player for about $100 from a reburb
seller in New Jersey.
I downloaded News Rover ( http://www.NewsRover.com/getup.htm ) it is
free for 30 days, $29 to register. This is wonderful, allows me to
search by artist, name, file type, etc.
I can burn about 5 hours of music onto a $.25 CD.
Works great for me!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Wheel bearing Grease
Is there consensus that any name brand synthetic wheel bearing grease
is acceptable for our cars?
Seeing as I have to pull the hubs {I'd like to speak to that design
engineer!} to swap rotors, I may as well do bearing service.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] HELP 300SDL ROTOR REMOVAL
Please cross post to [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I only get the digest.
Doing brakes on my car.
I cannot find a section in the damn CD manual.
I've got caliper off.
Do I have to remoce the hub to remove the rotor? Oh S%t, I have no
new seals.
Please confirm or repute.
Regards
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] Pressure Bleeding.
Found most of the parts to make a pressure bleeder, I've got $20 into
it.
Trouble finding a master Cylinder cap, guess I'll try a dealer
tomorrow.
If I understand correctly, I will simply pressurize The reservoir with
about 20 PSI, I have no gage. Than bleed furthest to the closest.
I have 2 pints of #4 brake fluid coming. I'll use a can of #3 to
flush the parts while cleaning.
I'm also changing shocks. Car is jacked up with front wheels off. I
have to put another jack/support to hold the lower A frame while
removing shock as the shock acts as a stop for suspension travel. Is
this correct?
Going to be a fun weekend
Moose stuff, I missed a huge cow moose with my truck/camper a few
years ago. She ran in front of me, I flat spotted 8 tires! Also
ruined my underwear, those things are huge!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] 300SDL Brakes
Done lots of brakes in my time.
All I've done on this car is swap pads and flush system using my
Mity-vac.
I've ordered parts to o'haul calipers, change hoses, rotors and pads
and sensors.
I do not own a pressure bleeder, hope it's ok to use Mity-vac.
Any special info I need?
BTW: My ragged idle was not repaired by changing the Over Voltage
Relay Got to do brakes now, pedal is low.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] 5 Cylinder 300SDL?
Bad enough I have no A/C while I wait for mono-valve, I drive with
Mexican 2/60 A/C now.
Coming home she started to idle on 5 cylinders, or so it feels. Idle
is also low at about 550 turns. I checked under the bonnet, no spark
plug wires off !!
Good power, I assume bad injector at idle? Looks like I call that
Rusty fellow and ask him for some diesel purge, I can supply my own
Coke bottle.
Never used it before, just rig up a line to suck from can and return
to Coke bottle?
Tomorrow night we leave for a week on the Maryland shore, going to
kill us some crabs!
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] W-126 A/C grief
NOt a good day for us today, My car defaulted to Full Heat mode on
the way home from work. I assume this is the infamous mono-valve??
Where is it?
I leave on vacation Friday, will have to take alternate vehicle.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 225 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
[MBZ] F-Soot Question
Good Morning all,
I am forced to read digests about 3 times a week, sorry if this is not
timely.
I have a question with regards to DELVAC1 and it's f-soot capability.
I was of the opinion that Mobile gave the upper range of this as 4%.
Based on that, and many oil analysis of my car's particular driving
regiment(s), I have found that 20Kmi is the point where I archive 3%.
I change it that. I've been following this for about 100KMI with no
ill effects, I hope!
I think Dr. Booth said in a post last week that M/B states that the
design limit for our engine is 2%. Am I correct? Would this
supercede MOBIL's position?
I would think that DELVAC1 would meet all of M/B's requirement up
until the f-soot level is exceeded.
--
Peter T. Arnold
Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 228 Kmi on Delvac @ 20 Kmi Changes
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 185 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 70 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with what's on sale
1954 Metropolitan {My Hanger-Queen}
None use oil between changes, go figure ;-)
