Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.
Curt Raymond wrote: How come nobody picks on you for a pile of parts cars? ;) Neighbors or listers? :) I choose to live where there are less than 50 houses in the 3 square miles surrounding me. Around here, it's expected to have a few spares. Regarding listers? I don't know... Probably my stunning good looks. -- Philip ___ 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
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How come nobody picks on you for a pile of parts cars? ;) Mao has his out front, mine cower beside the garage. Well the 240D is front and center in the driveway, I haven't figured out how to drag it to a good parking spot yet, need to roust out the Cub Cadet. -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:48:52 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Message-ID: 20100723234852.e3700f16.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt Raymond wrote: Its cheaper to buy a nicer car... I bought this car to learn how to work on cars. I did all the brakes, the exhaust, the water pump (should remember to get that back), rust repair, the antenna, replaced and repainted the hood, re-did the dash pod (with LED lighting), radiator hoses, drag link (which I should also keep), idler arm, and other stuff I can't even recall right now. Its been a great classroom. If you get another 123 - keep the whole thing as a parts car. Having a spare is _way_ handy! Just tonight I borrowed the engine start lock assembly from the parts car for a daily driver so I make the 200 mile trip tomorrow... Rusty will be getting an order soon - but as good as he is, he cannot beat the time it takes me to walk out to the hulk. :) And we can start calling you Kaleb Jr. *grin* -- Philip ___ 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
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Dieselhead wrote: Now, Tell be about how your new detriot iron is better than a rusty old MB? Tell me about that old rusty MB and a 2005 MB. I wonder if there is a way to do that type of filmed crash test report. That might be interesting, although, I doubt if they have cut back on their infamous crush zones. mao ___ 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
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Curt wrote: Mao has his out front, mine cower beside the garage. Actually, that is the back door. mao ___ 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
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I would guess the legendary survivability of an MB has only gotten better over the years. COmputer simulations and such Ease of computing, etc... I am sure that is what MB and NTSB would say. Dieselhead wrote: Now, Tell be about how your new detriot iron is better than a rusty old MB? Tell me about that old rusty MB and a 2005 MB. I wonder if there is a way to do that type of filmed crash test report. That might be interesting, although, I doubt if they have cut back on their infamous crush zones. mao ___ 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
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The OilBurner is Dead! LONG Live the OilBurner! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:45 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be worse than I feared, oil on the ground, oil on the grill, oil on the hood. My wife had made it sound better than it is. The hose that connected the two oil cooler hoses gave up the ghost, split right in half actually. Apparently I had treated it too roughly last weekend in my abortive oil cooler replacement. Worse the replacement oil cooler has arrived, its on my kitchen table... Engine is tight, I put a wrench on the PS belt and can spin the belt right around the main pulley, hit the key and the starter clunks but nothing else. I didn't want to do more and get greasy with the clothes I have on. He was a good friend for 7 years but this is it, off to that great highway in the sky. On a positive note the registration for the Red 190D arrived so I'm off to the registry. -Curt ___ 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
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Andrew's got your engine, you just need to pick up that cheap TD, drag it to WDC, do the swap, drag your new engine home, and then build your beast. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Curt Raymond wrote: The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. Ooh - How about dropping a turbo engine in there - huh? It is a manual transmission, wasn't it? -- Philip ___ 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
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Fmiser wrote: Ooh - How about dropping a turbo engine in there - huh? It is a manual transmission, wasn't it? There was a really cheap '83 or '85 turbo on Craigslist here a couple of weeks ago for something like $800, but it's long gone now. I told Curt to buy it, and he said 'I hate you'. Can't find anything like that now. But I did find a rusty $500 W116 about 15 miles away. I think I'll look at it this weekend and see if it wants to donate an interior to my 300SD. Anybody need a 1980 450 drivetrain? ___ 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
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Well yeah but this was a $400 car remember... It also needs a paint job, major rust repair, rear suspension work, front suspension work, one window doesn't work, AC doesn't work, etc etc etc... Its cheaper to buy a nicer car... I bought this car to learn how to work on cars. I did all the brakes, the exhaust, the water pump (should remember to get that back), rust repair, the antenna, replaced and repainted the hood, re-did the dash pod (with LED lighting), radiator hoses, drag link (which I should also keep), idler arm, and other stuff I can't even recall right now. Its been a great classroom. -Curt Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:50:49 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Message-ID: 2010075049.9cd66f30.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt Raymond wrote: The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. All you need is an engine - right? ___ 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
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An OM602 turbo would be ideal! OM602 turbo 5 speed would be better DOn't you already own an OM601 or OM602? Either could be made to fit. Curt Raymond wrote: The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. Ooh - How about dropping a turbo engine in there - huh? It is a manual transmission, wasn't it? -- Philip ___ 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
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The thought has crossed my mind. If the rest of the car weren't such a disaster. I may keep the trans for a later project... Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:51:52 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Message-ID: 2010075152.8edacc93.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt Raymond wrote: The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. Ooh - How about dropping a turbo engine in there - huh? It is a manual transmission, wasn't it? -- Philip ___ 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
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Time to begin the Okie Acres Northeast? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 8:30 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. The thought has crossed my mind. If the rest of the car weren't such a disaster. I may keep the trans for a later project... Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:51:52 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Message-ID: 2010075152.8edacc93.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt Raymond wrote: The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. Ooh - How about dropping a turbo engine in there - huh? It is a manual transmission, wasn't it? -- Philip ___ 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
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Curt Raymond wrote: Its cheaper to buy a nicer car... I bought this car to learn how to work on cars. I did all the brakes, So, now you can learn how to convert a 300D to stick shift and put new 240D brakes on it. Mitch. ___ 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
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and a new body, I think his is pretty eat up with rust. Fmiser wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. All you need is an engine - right? ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3021 - Release Date: 07/22/10 01:36:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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
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seems like a lot of work to me. Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Andrew's got your engine, you just need to pick up that cheap TD, drag it to WDC, do the swap, drag your new engine home, and then build your beast. -Max -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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
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No, I have about 5 or 6 of those I need to get rid of. Mitch Haley wrote: Fmiser wrote: Ooh - How about dropping a turbo engine in there - huh? It is a manual transmission, wasn't it? There was a really cheap '83 or '85 turbo on Craigslist here a couple of weeks ago for something like $800, but it's long gone now. I told Curt to buy it, and he said 'I hate you'. Can't find anything like that now. But I did find a rusty $500 W116 about 15 miles away. I think I'll look at it this weekend and see if it wants to donate an interior to my 300SD. Anybody need a 1980 450 drivetrain? ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3021 - Release Date: 07/22/10 01:36:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.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
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I've only got a 1/4 acre. I think Fred still has more cars than me, on a smaller lot no less. -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:32:22 -0400 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Message-ID: 1370e90cffd2ac4b8cb65267ba10c4b80369d...@naeachrlez02v.nadsusea.nads.navy.mil Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Time to begin the Okie Acres Northeast? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 8:30 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. The thought has crossed my mind. If the rest of the car weren't such a disaster. I may keep the trans for a later project... ___ 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
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Curt, et al. I still dream of a back 40 and a huge barn. When does a dream become a fantasy? Dream on! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/23/2010 11:01 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I've only got a 1/4 acre. I think Fred still has more cars than me, on a smaller lot no less. -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:32:22 -0400 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Time to begin the Okie Acres Northeast? -Max ___ 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
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Fred- That's my idea of the American dream, too. A buddy I once tired to buy a junkyard contents from an old man-offered him crusher price plus 20% and 20 year lease on land-his kids called mobile crusher cleaned up back 40. There were cars from the teens in there-crime against humanity. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 1:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Curt, et al. I still dream of a back 40 and a huge barn. When does a dream become a fantasy? Dream on! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/23/2010 11:01 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I've only got a 1/4 acre. I think Fred still has more cars than me, on a smaller lot no less. -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:32:22 -0400 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Time to begin the Okie Acres Northeast? -Max ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.
Sounds like a death trap! It's a good thing that the engine went before the structural integrity was compromised! He will have plenty of parts to donate to the next one, recycling! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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
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Dwight. That's just good old instant gratification joined with ignorance, save for the future? That's not the American Way! Boy! When did I get so cynical? Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/23/2010 5:20 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred- That's my idea of the American dream, too. A buddy I once tried to buy a junkyard's contents from an old man-offered him crusher price plus 20% and 20 year lease on land-his kids called mobile crusher cleaned up back 40. There were cars from the teens in there-crime against humanity. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. ___ 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
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Dwight wrote: There were cars from the teens in there-crime against humanity. Back to the future? The teens are still 3 years from now. mao ___ 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
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Well I'd rather not think about it as I have driven Model T's-of course just at car shows. I can't handle time travel. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 5:44 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Dwight wrote: There were cars from the teens in there-crime against humanity. Back to the future? The teens are still 3 years from now. mao ___ 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
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It wasn't that bad, the only holes were the ones from the leaking rear windshield (7 years!) in trunk. The structural integrity is fine, its just really ugly... -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:30:33 -0700 From: Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Message-ID: 9d5afb93161a41e09a3e981340e73...@kdogpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response Sounds like a death trap! It's a good thing that the engine went before the structural integrity was compromised! He will have plenty of parts to donate to the next one, recycling! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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
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Sheesh! No way. I would rather be in a rusted out VW, BMW, or preferably, MB than a new hunk of Detriot iron or asian iron if I were going to be in a bad wreck. BTDT. That is why I say friends don't let friends drive toadas. I realize that some people have never lived where they salt roads, but rust never seriously hurt the structural integrity of an MB much, and certainly never enough to brand it a death trap. I look at new toadas as death traps. My life was saved by a Karmann Ghia that was the rustiest car I ever saw or owned. It crushed where it was supposed to , and didn't crush where it was not supposed to, and that was a 1959 model, far before Detriot heard of crush zones. But, like Yogi, I am not the average bear. A very rusty MB is not a death trap. Sounds like a death trap! It's a good thing that the engine went before the structural integrity was compromised! He will have plenty of parts to donate to the next one, recycling! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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
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My first MB came from Minnesota, was very rusted. I got rid of it when I couldn't open the doors when one corner was jacked up --- On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 9:04 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sheesh! No way. I would rather be in a rusted out VW, BMW, or preferably, MB than a new hunk of Detriot iron or asian iron if I were going to be in a bad wreck. BTDT. That is why I say friends don't let friends drive toadas. I realize that some people have never lived where they salt roads, but rust never seriously hurt the structural integrity of an MB much, and certainly never enough to brand it a death trap. I look at new toadas as death traps. My life was saved by a Karmann Ghia that was the rustiest car I ever saw or owned. It crushed where it was supposed to , and didn't crush where it was not supposed to, and that was a 1959 model, far before Detriot heard of crush zones. But, like Yogi, I am not the average bear. A very rusty MB is not a death trap. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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
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I had a 190Dc that was rusted so bad that when you opened the back door, it sagged so much it was hard to get the door closed again. I had welded the front bumper on with coathanger and scrap metal (It was rusted off) When a ford pulled out in front of me and I could not avoid it, The ford was totalled, and on the MB, I had to wire up the right side of the front bumper and it lost the right side chrome strip under the doors. We finished the trip and I drove it for another year or so. Now, Tell be about how your new detriot iron is better than a rusty old MB? My first MB came from Minnesota, was very rusted. I got rid of it when I couldn't open the doors when one corner was jacked up --- On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 9:04 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sheesh! No way. I would rather be in a rusted out VW, BMW, or preferably, MB than a new hunk of Detriot iron or asian iron if I were going to be in a bad wreck. BTDT. That is why I say friends don't let friends drive toadas. I realize that some people have never lived where they salt roads, but rust never seriously hurt the structural integrity of an MB much, and certainly never enough to brand it a death trap. I look at new toadas as death traps. My life was saved by a Karmann Ghia that was the rustiest car I ever saw or owned. It crushed where it was supposed to , and didn't crush where it was not supposed to, and that was a 1959 model, far before Detriot heard of crush zones. But, like Yogi, I am not the average bear. A very rusty MB is not a death trap. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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
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Curt Raymond wrote: Its cheaper to buy a nicer car... I bought this car to learn how to work on cars. I did all the brakes, the exhaust, the water pump (should remember to get that back), rust repair, the antenna, replaced and repainted the hood, re-did the dash pod (with LED lighting), radiator hoses, drag link (which I should also keep), idler arm, and other stuff I can't even recall right now. Its been a great classroom. If you get another 123 - keep the whole thing as a parts car. Having a spare is _way_ handy! Just tonight I borrowed the engine start lock assembly from the parts car for a daily driver so I make the 200 mile trip tomorrow... Rusty will be getting an order soon - but as good as he is, he cannot beat the time it takes me to walk out to the hulk. :) And we can start calling you Kaleb Jr. *grin* -- Philip ___ 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] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.
Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be worse than I feared, oil on the ground, oil on the grill, oil on the hood. My wife had made it sound better than it is. The hose that connected the two oil cooler hoses gave up the ghost, split right in half actually. Apparently I had treated it too roughly last weekend in my abortive oil cooler replacement. Worse the replacement oil cooler has arrived, its on my kitchen table... Engine is tight, I put a wrench on the PS belt and can spin the belt right around the main pulley, hit the key and the starter clunks but nothing else. I didn't want to do more and get greasy with the clothes I have on. He was a good friend for 7 years but this is it, off to that great highway in the sky. On a positive note the registration for the Red 190D arrived so I'm off to the registry. -Curt ___ 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
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I've always thought that for oil pressure, an audible alarm should accompany the gauge. Most people (maybe trained pilots excepted) do not check that continually, and it doesn't take long for a running engine with zero oil pressure to damage itself. Allan On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:44 -0700, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be worse than I feared, oil on the ground, oil on the grill, oil on the hood. My wife had made it sound better than it is. The hose that connected the two oil cooler hoses gave up the ghost, split right in half actually. Apparently I had treated it too roughly last weekend in my abortive oil cooler replacement. Worse the replacement oil cooler has arrived, its on my kitchen table... Engine is tight, I put a wrench on the PS belt and can spin the belt right around the main pulley, hit the key and the starter clunks but nothing else. I didn't want to do more and get greasy with the clothes I have on. He was a good friend for 7 years but this is it, off to that great highway in the sky. On a positive note the registration for the Red 190D arrived so I'm off to the registry. -Curt ___ 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
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Curt. That old soldier didn't just fade away, went down swinging. RIP. Isn't deferred maintenance a pain? TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/22/2010 3:44 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be worse than I feared, oil on the ground, oil on the grill, oil on the hood. My wife had made it sound better than it is. The hose that connected the two oil cooler hoses gave up the ghost, split right in half actually. Apparently I had treated it too roughly last weekend in my abortive oil cooler replacement. Worse the replacement oil cooler has arrived, its on my kitchen table... Engine is tight, I put a wrench on the PS belt and can spin the belt right around the main pulley, hit the key and the starter clunks but nothing else. I didn't want to do more and get greasy with the clothes I have on. He was a good friend for 7 years but this is it, off to that great highway in the sky. On a positive note the registration for the Red 190D arrived so I'm off to the registry. -Curt ___ 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
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I never did it, but I had plans to install a large red light on the dash in one of my trucks. I even bought the light and probably still have it. It is just one of the red marker lights sold for trailer side markers. I just thought that a big light would be more noticeable than the gauge or small dash light. Might scare you if it went on in the dark. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. I've always thought that for oil pressure, an audible alarm should accompany the gauge. Most people (maybe trained pilots excepted) do not check that continually, and it doesn't take long for a running engine with zero oil pressure to damage itself. Allan On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:44 -0700, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be worse than I feared, oil on the ground, oil on the grill, oil on the hood. My wife had made it sound better than it is. The hose that connected the two oil cooler hoses gave up the ghost, split right in half actually. Apparently I had treated it too roughly last weekend in my abortive oil cooler replacement. Worse the replacement oil cooler has arrived, its on my kitchen table... Engine is tight, I put a wrench on the PS belt and can spin the belt right around the main pulley, hit the key and the starter clunks but nothing else. I didn't want to do more and get greasy with the clothes I have on. He was a good friend for 7 years but this is it, off to that great highway in the sky. On a positive note the registration for the Red 190D arrived so I'm off to the registry. -Curt ___ 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 ___ 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
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Allan Streib wrote: I've always thought that for oil pressure, an audible alarm should accompany the gauge. For a while in the 1970's Honda 750s had an annoying turn signal beeper. Smart riders rewired the beeper to run off the oil pressure warning light circuit. ___ 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
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Hi, All. The old ID19 Citroen that I had in the UK had a very large multi-purpose red STOP lamp on the dash for such things as hydraulic failures, oil pressure, ignition etc. Can't understand why they didn't become popular, maybe it was the heart-stopping effect of sudden illumination? Geez! that was a long time ago. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 7/22/2010 5:29 PM, R A Bennell wrote: I never did it, but I had plans to install a large red light on the dash in one of my trucks. I even bought the light and probably still have it. It is just one of the red marker lights sold for trailer side markers. I just thought that a big light would be more noticeable than the gauge or small dash light. Might scare you if it went on in the dark. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. I've always thought that for oil pressure, an audible alarm should accompany the gauge. Most people (maybe trained pilots excepted) do not check that continually, and it doesn't take long for a running engine with zero oil pressure to damage itself. Allan On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:44 -0700, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be worse than I feared, oil on the ground, oil on the grill, oil on the hood. My wife had made it sound better than it is. The hose that connected the two oil cooler hoses gave up the ghost, split right in half actually. Apparently I had treated it too roughly last weekend in my abortive oil cooler replacement. Worse the replacement oil cooler has arrived, its on my kitchen table... Engine is tight, I put a wrench on the PS belt and can spin the belt right around the main pulley, hit the key and the starter clunks but nothing else. I didn't want to do more and get greasy with the clothes I have on. He was a good friend for 7 years but this is it, off to that great highway in the sky. On a positive note the registration for the Red 190D arrived so I'm off to the registry. -Curt ___ 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 ___ 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
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Well, it is probably the difference between French and German sensibilities. My understanding is that the German mentality regards cars is that you should know what you are doing, and should pay attention at all times to the operation of said vehicle, and should become aware when the car is not performing appropriately, and act accordingly if ist nicht in ordnung. (the French approach is probably exactly the opposite, laissez faire, non?, though I cannot verify that from any direct experience) How might one wire a lamp? A switch that is open by the voltage of the proper reading, which then closes if the voltage drops below whatever threshold? Do we have any idea what voltages correspond to the various oil pressure readings on the gauge? I guess a simple circuit of some kind, with an LED or something that comes on? --R On 7/22/2010 5:50 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote: Hi, All. The old ID19 Citroen that I had in the UK had a very large multi-purpose red STOP lamp on the dash for such things as hydraulic failures, oil pressure, ignition etc. Can't understand why they didn't become popular, maybe it was the heart-stopping effect of sudden illumination? Geez! that was a long time ago. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 7/22/2010 5:29 PM, R A Bennell wrote: I never did it, but I had plans to install a large red light on the dash in one of my trucks. I even bought the light and probably still have it. It is just one of the red marker lights sold for trailer side markers. I just thought that a big light would be more noticeable than the gauge or small dash light. Might scare you if it went on in the dark. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. I've always thought that for oil pressure, an audible alarm should accompany the gauge. Most people (maybe trained pilots excepted) do not check that continually, and it doesn't take long for a running engine with zero oil pressure to damage itself. Allan On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:44 -0700, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be worse than I feared, oil on the ground, oil on the grill, oil on the hood. My wife had made it sound better than it is. The hose that connected the two oil cooler hoses gave up the ghost, split right in half actually. Apparently I had treated it too roughly last weekend in my abortive oil cooler replacement. Worse the replacement oil cooler has arrived, its on my kitchen table... Engine is tight, I put a wrench on the PS belt and can spin the belt right around the main pulley, hit the key and the starter clunks but nothing else. I didn't want to do more and get greasy with the clothes I have on. He was a good friend for 7 years but this is it, off to that great highway in the sky. On a positive note the registration for the Red 190D arrived so I'm off to the registry. -Curt ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ 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] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.
Generally, I think an oil pressure warning lamp is switched on by completing the circuit to ground. If pressure drops the circuit is completed and the light comes on. Would work the same with a buzzer and one could easily have both. I'm getting old and hard of hearing though. Sometimes my cell phone rings and between the noise of the vehicle and the radio or whatever, I may not hear the cell phone ring. I like the vibrater doodad as if it is in my pocket I feel it before it rings. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 4:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Well, it is probably the difference between French and German sensibilities. My understanding is that the German mentality regards cars is that you should know what you are doing, and should pay attention at all times to the operation of said vehicle, and should become aware when the car is not performing appropriately, and act accordingly if ist nicht in ordnung. (the French approach is probably exactly the opposite, laissez faire, non?, though I cannot verify that from any direct experience) How might one wire a lamp? A switch that is open by the voltage of the proper reading, which then closes if the voltage drops below whatever threshold? Do we have any idea what voltages correspond to the various oil pressure readings on the gauge? I guess a simple circuit of some kind, with an LED or something that comes on? --R On 7/22/2010 5:50 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote: Hi, All. The old ID19 Citroen that I had in the UK had a very large multi-purpose red STOP lamp on the dash for such things as hydraulic failures, oil pressure, ignition etc. Can't understand why they didn't become popular, maybe it was the heart-stopping effect of sudden illumination? Geez! that was a long time ago. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 7/22/2010 5:29 PM, R A Bennell wrote: I never did it, but I had plans to install a large red light on the dash in one of my trucks. I even bought the light and probably still have it. It is just one of the red marker lights sold for trailer side markers. I just thought that a big light would be more noticeable than the gauge or small dash light. Might scare you if it went on in the dark. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 3:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. I've always thought that for oil pressure, an audible alarm should accompany the gauge. Most people (maybe trained pilots excepted) do not check that continually, and it doesn't take long for a running engine with zero oil pressure to damage itself. Allan On Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:44 -0700, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be worse than I feared, oil on the ground, oil on the grill, oil on the hood. My wife had made it sound better than it is. The hose that connected the two oil cooler hoses gave up the ghost, split right in half actually. Apparently I had treated it too roughly last weekend in my abortive oil cooler replacement. Worse the replacement oil cooler has arrived, its on my kitchen table... Engine is tight, I put a wrench on the PS belt and can spin the belt right around the main pulley, hit the key and the starter clunks but nothing else. I didn't want to do more and get greasy with the clothes I have on. He was a good friend for 7 years but this is it, off to that great highway in the sky. On a positive note the registration for the Red 190D arrived so I'm off to the registry. -Curt ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.
The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. -Curt Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:05:46 -0400 From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim. Message-ID: 4c48b2aa.1020...@verizon.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Curt. That old soldier didn't just fade away, went down swinging. RIP. Isn't deferred maintenance a pain? TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ 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
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--R wrote: I guess a simple circuit of some kind, with an LED or something that comes on? Wire it so that it gets feed when you turn the key - like all the other dash lights to prove all lights are operational for the ride you are going to take. mao ___ 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
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Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: How might one wire a lamp? A switch that is open by the voltage of the proper reading, which then closes if the voltage drops below whatever threshold? Do we have any idea what voltages correspond to the various oil pressure readings on the gauge? I guess a simple circuit of some kind, with an LED or something that comes on? Oil pressure switches are readily available. Despite some otherwise (IMHO) questionable engineering, VW engines actually do this well. They have an idle pressure circuit and a high pressure circuit. If pressure is too low at idle, a red lamp illuminates on the dash. If pressure is too low above 1800 RPM or so, the red lamp blinks and a really attention getting, raspy buzzer sounds. You cannot ignore it. They don't have a pressure gauge though, so if the alarm goes off you have no means to verify whether the oil pressure is really low or the switch is faulty (a common problem). Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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
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Or the good old Murphy switch -- no oil pressure and the engine shuts off. Have to hold the manual override down to start it. 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
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Curt Raymond wrote: The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. All you need is an engine - right? ___ 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
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Curt Raymond wrote: The hose that failed isn't that old, maybe 10 months. Apparently not rated for hot oil Looking now like I might buy Dwight's 240D. If I do Hammie will donate his dashpot shock to retrofit the older car. Ooh - How about dropping a turbo engine in there - huh? It is a manual transmission, wasn't it? -- Philip ___ 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
