Re: [MBZ] Non MB: Re: Movie of miniature V8
That was beyond cool! Wow! I have heard of guys doing this, but to actually see and hear it run is amazing. On 7 Jan 2006 at 18:23, Howard Fulford wrote: Found it ! Have a look at this guy's site ... http://www.weberprecision.com Howard Fulford Bath England 190E '89, 136972 miles ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Windshield can't be wiped?
Thanks everyone! Tomorrow, when Reggie Bush isn't trying to beat Vince Young I will give all these suggestions a try! Kevin On 4 Jan 2006 at 9:45, John M McIntosh wrote: I had this problem a month, turned out my wife after getting the 90's wagon very dirty had washed it at the local wand based car wash and sprayed it (against my historical recommendations) with evil wax. Cheefully discovered this the next rainy night when I couldn't see much other than smeared something on windshield. This refused to be removed by using windex. However dawn dish detergent remove it with lots of Elbow grease. Other things to try is Clay (that I have done), and I've heard 000 steel wool (but I've not tried that) On 4-Jan-06, at 4:32 AM, Tom Scordato wrote: Kevin If tension is ok in wiper blade arms, clean windshield real well with a sponge and warm dish soap water. Use elbow grease. John 1983 300TDt 360k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990 300TDt 157k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 170k Kilometers (mobil 1 0w40) ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Windshield can't be wiped?
I don't know what's wrong with my windshield, but the wiper will not clear the water off of it. It just kind of smears it around. This is with wipers of 3 different brands, including Bosch and Napa's teflon blade. There is good spring tension pressing down on the blade. Could there be some kind of chemical on my windshield making this happen? Maybe an old dose of RainX? Maybe car wash liquid wax? Is there any way to get it off? Sorry to pester everyone with such a dumb question. Kevin '91 300D 156000 mi '84 300TD 216000 mi :`( '87 190D RIP and sold to Mitch
Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends
Too good! On 21 Dec 2005 at 15:10, Bob Rentfro wrote: My apologies to Mr. Moore: Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the list Blockheaters were plugged in...cold weather persists. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that packages from Rusty soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of 240Ds (4 speed, of course) danced in their heads. And mamma in her 'kerchief and a beautiful corsage, Knew I was getting ready to go to the garage . When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, It sounded like an OM 617 with something the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, I tripped over a jackstand now I'm bleeding from a gash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Made me think the POS cars in the yard could get up and go. Then, what to my wondering eyes should I see, But a perfectly maintained mid-'80s 190D. ... They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work, And torqued everything with the wrench (Nm, of course) with a jerk. And then waving his hands like the big rappers do, He said,Let's roll fellers, our work here is through! He sprang to his 190D, all Christmas arrayed , And they all piled in like Shriners in a parade. But I heard him exclaim, as I puffed my Christmas cigar, Happy Christmas to all, and TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARS! Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Idle is getting scary rough. - Hue Wong
Hue! I was wrong. I am sorry I didn't check the mounts. It looks like the previous owner only replaced one of the mounts, and now the other one has failed. I did not know there was a procedure for checking them, or I sure would have done so. I live and learn. Thanks for trying to steer me right, Kevin On 10 Oct 2005 at 17:01, hue wong wrote: Check the moter mounts! This made a HUGE difference in my 300td and the synmptoms sound aobu thte same... --- Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: check the delivery valves. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About 3 weeks ago, my 91 300D 2.5 turbo started idling rough. It came on kind of gradual, so I didn't sweat it. I had an '87 190D 2.5T and it idled rough. I figured it was due up at 155k, so I put some injectors in it. Wierdly, the cylinders all seem to be firing better, but the idle is getting worse. I can feel that the injectors made a difference, but they did not seem to affect the problem much at all. It seems to be getting worse, though that might just be the temperature dropping. What else should I be looking at? Under any load at all, the car runs like a champ. It just hates to idle. The idle is rough enough to make my CD player skip, though. Thanks for any tips. Kevin ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net http://perceptionfest.com Online Streaming Film festival __ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?
Wow. Yeah, I was measuring the wrong thing entirely. Thanks, Marshall. I will check that. I was also surprised to see your reference. I went through the whole manual last week, and didn't see anything like that. Well, I learned something new about my manual tonight! I did not know about the programmed repairs. Found this interesting note: Combustion noise (rumbling) when idling up to about 1300 rpm. --- Remedy: Set start of delivery to 13 degrees after TDC Replacing injection nozzles does not offer any remedy. No further Remedy possible. --- This note applies to engines without EGR. I wonder if this could indicate an EGR problem? I believe I have EGR, but have not checked to see whether it is working. Non-functional EGR has always seemed like a good thing. to a rookie like me. I have not checked my timing, but there are no other symptoms of timing problems, so I don't suspect it. Maybe there is just no remedy. More after next weekend! Thanks again! On 7 Nov 2005 at 9:44, Marshall Booth wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Marshall, Both of my engine mounts look good, if I understand what you have told me. There is almost a 1 rubber cone with like a rounded aluminum cup sitting on top of it. That makes the aluminum cup of the mount more than an inch above the chassis. So, I guess they are in good shape. I have taken weeks to look into this, because of trying to get my daughter's new car in shape, etc. That line of problems is still active, so I think I am just going to live with this idle for a long while. I hate it, but I cannot think of a good way to test the idle solenoid, the nozzles are new, the delivery valves almost never go bad, and it runs great under normal load. On 24 Oct 2005 at 20:04, Marshall Booth wrote: The factory mounts usually last a LOT longer than 70kmi (but the aftermarket ones sometimes don't). Fortunately failure of the motor mounts on a 124 series car are easy to check objectively. If there is 1/2 (actually 13 mm) clearance between the notch and the chassis the mount is fine. If less than 1/2 the mount needs to be replaced. See picture here: http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/A700016346CFW.JPG The notch that I referred to above is clearly apparent on the left side (there one on the other side too) of the picture in the link and there must be at least 1/2 (13 mm) clearance or the mount has collapsed and must be replaced. Mercedes recommends making a tool that's 13 mm thick to check the condition of the mount. See page 3-4: http://mb.braingears.com/124_DISC1/Program/Engine/602_603/Prog_Repairs/mech5.pdf Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?
Thanks, Marshall, Both of my engine mounts look good, if I understand what you have told me. There is almost a 1 rubber cone with like a rounded aluminum cup sitting on top of it. That makes the aluminum cup of the mount more than an inch above the chassis. So, I guess they are in good shape. I have taken weeks to look into this, because of trying to get my daughter's new car in shape, etc. That line of problems is still active, so I think I am just going to live with this idle for a long while. I hate it, but I cannot think of a good way to test the idle solenoid, the nozzles are new, the delivery valves almost never go bad, and it runs great under normal load. Kevin On 24 Oct 2005 at 20:04, Marshall Booth wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has been pointed out to me a few times that engine mounts can cause apparent engine vibration. How long do they usually last? I think the ones in my 91 300D 2.5t are about 70k miles old. I would have thought they would still be good, but Thanks. Kevin The factory mounts usually last a LOT longer than 70kmi (but the aftermarket ones sometimes don't). Fortunately failure of the motor mounts on a 124 series car are easy to check objectively. If there is 1/2 (actually 13 mm) clearance between the notch and the chassis the mount is fine. If less than 1/2 the mount needs to be replaced. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] O/T My Tool Box
Old, but I still laugh every time. Thanks.
On 2 Nov 2005 at 17:58, Peter Arnold wrote:
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 50ยข 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 ;-)
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Re: [MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?
On 24 Oct 2005 at 20:04, Marshall Booth wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has been pointed out to me a few times that engine mounts can cause apparent engine vibration. How long do they usually last? I think the ones in my 91 300D 2.5t are about 70k miles old. I would have thought they would still be good, but Thanks. Kevin The factory mounts usually last a LOT longer than 70kmi (but the aftermarket ones sometimes don't). Fortunately failure of the motor mounts on a 124 series car are easy to check objectively. If there is 1/2 (actually 13 mm) clearance between the notch and the chassis the mount is fine. If less than 1/2 the mount needs to be replaced. Ah! As soon as I get my daughter's new car squared away, I will check it out. Thank you, Marshall! Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] How long do engine mounts usually survive?
It has been pointed out to me a few times that engine mounts can cause apparent engine vibration. How long do they usually last? I think the ones in my 91 300D 2.5t are about 70k miles old. I would have thought they would still be good, but Thanks. Kevin
Re: [MBZ] Anyone know how to test delivery valves?
On 19 Oct 2005 at 10:00, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: the seal, not the valve, that was what I was talking about. I think I just said valve. OK. you just crack each line while its idling to see which one doesnt make it worse, or makes it worse the least. After that, you will want to probably swap injectors to see if the problem follows the injector. While you have them out you could probably check compression as well. If the compression is good, and the problem doesnt follow the injector, then the delivery valve is probably bad. In fact, if you just do the injector swap and it doesnt move, then its probably the valve. Doubt the compression would be low. I understand. I was never very good at doing the by ear thing on injectors. I have done this process three times, and no one cylinder is especially bad yet. They all have the same effect. I have replaced the injectors, and the problem is different, but not better really. Sometimes it actually sounds like I am missing on one cylinder, and other times it almost purrs. I need to carry a wrench and troubleshoot it when next time it sounds bad, no matter how I am dressed. Thanks, Kaleb! Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb suggested I check the delivery valves on my '91 300D 2.5 turbo, as a possible source of my rough idle. Is the only way to check them to physically remove and inspect them? How involved is doing that? Kevin ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Anyone know how to test delivery valves?
On 18 Oct 2005 at 23:33, Marshall Booth wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb suggested I check the delivery valves on my '91 300D 2.5 turbo, as a possible source of my rough idle. Is the only way to check them to physically remove and inspect them? How involved is doing that? Kevin There is NO test for delivery valves EXCEPT to put the injection pump on a test stand. That's one expensive test - usually $300+ after the cost of removing the pump from the car - especially since valve failure is VERY rare. Most experienced techs will inspect the valves and replace the seals IF everything else is working perfectly (cost for that fr . Delivery valves almost NEVER fail (the seals do occasionally fail). I have replaced only one BROKEN delivery valve (about 35-36 years ago). I'm not really surprised to hear you say this. On the old Cat engines I worked on so long ago it was pretty easy to pull and check one or all of the injectors, but they were different. I too only found like 2 of them bad in 10 years, and really it was pretty easy to isolate. Is there any really decent check for the idle actuator? Can I pull it out and sweep test it somehow? Can I send 12v to it and see whether the idle climbs steadily? My problem seems to be intermittent (aren't they all?) so it sounds electrical. The best test is to replace the part and see whether it gets better, but at $420 per play, it's not an exciting game. Thanks for the warning. Kevin Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Anyone know how to test delivery valves?
On 19 Oct 2005 at 22:22, Mitch Haley wrote: Kevin: Did you ever Diesel Purge either of your stumbling 2.5s? The funny thing is that this one was idling like a champ until the first one was hit. Right now the going suggestion around here is that a spirit was exorcised out of the one car and into the other after the accident. The locals all want me to try chicken bones and salt. I have been running cleaner in the fuel, but have not really purged it. I suppose that I need to put that on my agenda. I have a can of the stuff, but it's a couple years old. Don't know if it keeps well. Kevin ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Anyone know how to test delivery valves?
On 19 Oct 2005 at 21:39, OK Don wrote: I'd think that an un-opened can would be fine. I'd also try cleaning all the relevant eletrical connections. Wilco Have you replaced ALL the fuses? Never even thought of it, but I will make it so. Thanks! Kevin I have a can of the stuff, but it's a couple years old. Don't know if it keeps well. Kevin -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Anyone know how to test delivery valves?
Kaleb suggested I check the delivery valves on my '91 300D 2.5 turbo, as a possible source of my rough idle. Is the only way to check them to physically remove and inspect them? How involved is doing that? Kevin
Re: [MBZ] Idle is getting scary rough.
On 10 Oct 2005 at 21:40, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall, Check the idle actuator and the overvoltage protection relay. Intermittent of either can result in poor idle and perfectly fine operation under load. So, the actuator is Y22 on the diagram, and the relay is K1/1. I see the picture of the relay in the manual, but it doesn't indicate the actuator as having a picture. I should be able to follow the BR/BU wire to it, though. I don't know what readings to expect normally, but I will see what happens when I take a look at it. Marshall, I replied to this on 10/10, but I replied to 3 people in one message, so you probably didn't see it. I am starting to notice the problem under light load as well, so I am leaning toward thinking the delivery valves may be my culprit. When I disconnect the actuator solenoid, the engine speed drops to under 500 rpm, but continues to run, and continues to sound rough. It stays pretty stable; it just seems to be hammering on one cylinder. Every now and again, no matter whether the actuator is plugged in or not, it fuels heavily for a stroke or two. My suspicion is that the idle actuator might be trying to compensate for misfires due to the delivery valves. Either way, at $420, it might be cheaper to throw delivery valves at the engine than an actuator. Any chance I'm right? Thanks. Kevin About 3 weeks ago, my 91 300D 2.5 turbo started idling rough. It came on kind of gradual, so I didn't sweat it. I had an '87 190D 2.5T and it idled rough. I figured it was due up at 155k, so I put some injectors in it. Wierdly, the cylinders all seem to be firing better, but the idle is getting worse. I can feel that the injectors made a difference, but they did not seem to affect the problem much at all. It seems to be getting worse, though that might just be the temperature dropping. What else should I be looking at? Under any load at all, the car runs like a champ. It just hates to idle. The idle is rough enough to make my CD player skip, though. Thanks for any tips. Kevin ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net http://perceptionfest.com Online Streaming Film festival __ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Idle is still scary rough.
On 10 Oct 2005 at 21:40, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb, check the delivery valves. Are they located inside the individual pumps inside the injector pump assy? So, I would pull 5 five pumps, separate them, inspect the valves, and replace any that looked bad? I don't see any information in my manual on getting into the pump. I have experience doing this on other engines, if it is necessary, but I am probably not equipped for it. I replied to you, Kaleb, with this question back on the 10th. I replied to 3 people in 1 message, though, so I'm sure you did not see it. Either you or Marshall seems to be right on this. How would I check these valves? I have been inside many Caterpillar 3406 pumps, but haven't a clue what to do inside this one. What tools do I need? What extra parts (o-rings, seals?). It looks like ~$200 to just throw some valves at it, so I just might. Are they regular maintenance items? - Marshall, Check the idle actuator and the overvoltage protection relay. Intermittent of either can result in poor idle and perfectly fine operation under load. So, the actuator is Y22 on the diagram, and the relay is K1/1. I see the picture of the relay in the manual, but it doesn't indicate the actuator as having a picture. I should be able to follow the BR/BU wire to it, though. I don't know what readings to expect normally, but I will see what happens when I take a look at it. Thank you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About 3 weeks ago, my 91 300D 2.5 turbo started idling rough. It came on kind of gradual, so I didn't sweat it. I had an '87 190D 2.5T and it idled rough. I figured it was due up at 155k, so I put some injectors in it. Wierdly, the cylinders all seem to be firing better, but the idle is getting worse. I can feel that the injectors made a difference, but they did not seem to affect the problem much at all. It seems to be getting worse, though that might just be the temperature dropping. What else should I be looking at? Under any load at all, the car runs like a champ. It just hates to idle. The idle is rough enough to make my CD player skip, though. Thanks for any tips. Kevin ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net http://perceptionfest.com Online Streaming Film festival __ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Idle is getting scary rough.
About 3 weeks ago, my 91 300D 2.5 turbo started idling rough. It came on kind of gradual, so I didn't sweat it. I had an '87 190D 2.5T and it idled rough. I figured it was due up at 155k, so I put some injectors in it. Wierdly, the cylinders all seem to be firing better, but the idle is getting worse. I can feel that the injectors made a difference, but they did not seem to affect the problem much at all. It seems to be getting worse, though that might just be the temperature dropping. What else should I be looking at? Under any load at all, the car runs like a champ. It just hates to idle. The idle is rough enough to make my CD player skip, though. Thanks for any tips. Kevin
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] OT, converting CD's to mp3
To elaborate a little on redghost's answer, yes, Mac does have a way to mechanically remove a CD from any drive. You need a straightened paperclip. Poke it into the hole redghost mentions, and it will rachet the tray out. The cool thing is that with a Mac you never need it. On 1 Oct 2005 at 15:27, redghost wrote: Little poke a hole to pop out on the extreme right hand of every drive I know of. On Tuesday, September 27, 2005, at 03:19 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: 1. Buy Mac. 2. Launch iTunes. 3. Insert CD. 4. Hit 'Import' button. Just don't try it with a badly scratched or copy-protected CD, or you might never get it back. There are some lock-up bugs in the CD-ROM drives on Macs, and Apple is still the only computer manufacturer that doesn't provide *any* means of mechanically ejecting a CD that the drive won't eject itself. ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] One Dimesional Blower Motor
I'm sold. What do we do now? Kevin On 1 Sep 2005 at 15:06, frederick w moir wrote: Hi, All. If the Benz list were for one dimensional people, I'd have to go elsewhere! You even put up with me!! (mostly). Whoever needed a blower motor for a 190/300 car, my local JY wants $30 and take it out yourself. I could do this, if you would pay shipping. Sorry to be so thrifty, but I just got dumped (retired, HAH!) TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel Thingummybobs etc. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] New Orleans looting
Yes! Yes! Yes! Preach it, Ken. On 2 Sep 2005 at 11:57, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seems odd doesn't it that the government is expected to take care of all those poor defensless people in NO. Are the ones demanding rescue now the same ones who failed to heed the MANDATORY evacuation of the city BEFORE the hurricane hit? Are those who are now without food and water the same ones who scoffed and berated the government for telling them to prepare for chemical and boilogical attacks a year or so ago? Did they have their 3 days of food and water put away for disasters? Hasn't the government been preaching that you need to be self sufficient for at least 3 days after a disaster? We're now in the fourth day and according to the Black Congressional Congress spokesman this morning infants are dieing due to lack of formula, people are dieing due to lack of food and water. One day without food and water causes death? Or are these people the ones who believe the government should protect them from everything? Being a part of emergency services (fire dept) for the past 26 years has showed me that very few people actually think it could happen to them. Well, a good portion of the south is now learning a lesson. To that man who was rescued from his attic who was critical of how long it took rescuers to get to him and then said he didn't leave because HE DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD BE THAT BAD, You caused your own problem. I feel no sympathy. You're a selfish bastard who is taking resources that should be used for someone else. There are some legitimate reasons for still being in the City and needing help. First, some poor or indigent folks simply didn't have a method to leave. Some stayed for essential services. Some were actually there to help restore services when the storm was over. If they need help they deserve anything we can do. To those who stayed and are now looting, they should be shot. (mandatory gun content) To the Red Cross who is collecting money to help the effort, screw you! When your Chairman lowers his almost $500,000.00 salary down to a reasonable level I might start contributing again. I urge my friends to donate to local efforts with real people doing real work. Not large organizations who continually boost thier salaries and benefits using charitable contributions. During 9-11, the International Assoc Of Firefighters used volunteer and current staff time to collect and distribute funds to those in need. Check with your own unions, your local charities, the helplines and volunteer aid societies to find a place to donate to that uses 100% of the money for help to those in need. They are out there, look for them and donate to them. People who don't have the money to run $50,000.00 ads about what good work we do. (cost of producing the ad, the stations donate the airtime to run them) Yes I'm a cold hearted bastard who doesn't feel any compassion. Think about it though, shouldn't we take a little responsibility for our own actions? Ken In a message dated 9/1/2005 8:05:24 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: JabbaHursty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed it has to do as well with the government having given up on the concept that they are even vaguely responsible for the protection of its citizens. I'm no longer sure they still even acknowledge any responsibilities. look at how as i type this they continue to stand by and allow the carnage in new orleans to continue unabated. useless bastards still never forget to come for your money though
Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic
Good call. We have nothing but friends out there when we are offering enough support. On 1 Sep 2005 at 21:11, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm pretty sure that all the countries who were whining about the US not doing enough for the Tsunami victims will be sending millions of dollars of aid. Because of course they know exactly how to help. I believe France is leading the charge. Ken In a message dated 9/1/2005 5:00:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ?M.) ) Subject: Re: [MBZ] A VERY serious topic -- put away yer guns, email clients, taxes, and bad dogs To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Mercedes mailing list) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Been watching the news here about whats going on there. Was told my former Guard unit may be on ready alert to assist in the evac and help with food and water. Some have already volenteered to go on their own. Considering whats going on in the middle east it just makes you wonder who will be there for us
Re: [MBZ] Heater motor for '87 190D - Help, please?
I know that someone here had a reliable contact for an electric motor rebuilder who did a lot of Mercedes stuff. Can someone please remind me of the name? I cannot let my daughter face the winter without a defroster, and it is right around the corner already. Anyone have a good source for a decent heater motor? Kevin ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] One Dimesional Blower Motor
Let me dig around a little bit this weekend, but I'm the one. If I don't find anything remarkable, $30, shipping, and whatever you charge would be great news. I would thank you if you could take a moment to throw 12v to it and make sure it works before you pull it. I will give you a definite answer some time this weekend. Sorry about the dumping And to make sure I have some gun content, I have 5, ranging from black powder to a .357. Expert qualified. Never used one in anger. Seldom even load them. Kevin Hi, All. If the Benz list were for one dimensional people, I'd have to go elsewhere! You even put up with me!! (mostly). Whoever needed a blower motor for a 190/300 car, my local JY wants $30 and take it out yourself. I could do this, if you would pay shipping. Sorry to be so thrifty, but I just got dumped (retired, HAH!) TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel Thingummybobs etc. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
