Re: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
sombody is sure getting rich somewhere BenzBarn wrote: That's so much bull. I grow corn and right now the price for a bushel is only $2.60 CDN. Do you know how many boxes of corn flakes one bushel can make? If there's anything is this country more out of control it's the price difference

Re: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes, once something goes up, its VERY hard to get the price down because they know people will pay it, take gas for example, I doubt we ever see it go below 2 a gallon again, much less back to normal at around 1.29 Christopher McCann wrote: Reminds me of a comment my dairy farmer

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor/failing

2005-07-08 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/7/2005 2:31:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How do you know your condenser is malfunctioning. Unless your points are burning badly in a short period or you have a hot start problem, the condenser is fine. I know: everyone changes them when

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Zeitgeist
I might be wrong, but that speedo looks like it read 305k--that's not too bad. In addition to my French diesel fantasies, I've been daydreaming about finding a cheap 524td for some go-fast experimentations. On 7/7/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At that price, Kaleb may branch out into

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-07-08 Thread Chris
What you are looking for, and what another MBZ-related list did a group purchase on, is a device called a 'Suck-Up'. It holds over 2 gallons and has an elegant pour spout to discard the oil at your local mcparts. Google Suck-up, bilge to get some suppliers. Everyone on the other list has

[MBZ] 1972 W108 Reverse brake band adjusment

2005-07-08 Thread Roberto
Hello Folks I was gessing if somebody could tell me how yo adjust the reverse brake band of a 1972 W108 with the late type transmision. The reverse take a little to engage and once it done the transmission sip so I goin to try adjust the brake band first. Thanks in Advance Roberto

[MBZ] Prices

2005-07-08 Thread RELNGSON
Here on the surface of the sun, we just went blasting through the $2.50 mark (here on the west side, you Phoenixites) for diesel, and the schmuck that has the lone bio pump in town has reportedly raised his price to $2.80. Bio at my station costs 396.9. Taxes. Much higher than super

Re: [MBZ] 1972 W108 Reverse brake band adjusment

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I know on the older 115's and probably 123's, there is a bolt toward the back of the tranny with a lock nut on it, passegner side? Maybe drivers, you just tighten in a turn or so and see if it helps. Roberto wrote: Hello Folks I was gessing if somebody could tell me how yo adjust the

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread BenzBarn
The condenser on theses cars is a condenser wire - it has the wire and condenser as a single connected part. There's two different ones - a round hole type and a later square hole type. CD ignition sends very little current through the points and normally the points will last for years. I have

RE: [MBZ] What to use as test refrigerant on R-12 system

2005-07-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
There is nothing that will mix will work as a refrigerant. Based on your tests, I'd say that your friend's system is low. There is no way of knowing how fast R12 will leak out without dumping a can in. One good sign is that fact that he has some refrigerant in his system. Has his AC been down

Re: [MBZ] Prices

2005-07-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Do you mean $3.969 per gallon for Bio ? If so, I think somebody is getting cleaned and it ain't the environment! Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1980 300SD 1986 F250 Diesel (6.9L)... But gets about 19 mpg around town. On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 05:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread Tom Hargrave
Where's it located? Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 6:52 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!! So I'd gotten to the point where I was

Re: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread Chris
Where might you be located? Chris Kueny ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 78 Chevy Custom deluxe '85 300TD '02 Subaru Outback Cayce, SC - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 7:51 PM Subject: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!! So I'd gotten to the

Re: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread jgiels
Yes where are you? what year? douglas

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:52:29PM -0700, Zeitgeist wrote: I might be wrong, but that speedo looks like it read 305k--that's not too bad. In addition to my French diesel fantasies, I've been daydreaming about finding a cheap 524td for some go-fast experimentations. They can be found cheaply

[MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
Here's one I have never run into...my trunk won't open. There is plenty of vacuum to everything else in the whole car and no the key isn't locked. I never use the key. What do I need to do to get it open and how can disable the locking mechinisms to be able to use the stinkin car to go to Las

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you should be able to put the key in, turn, and push, does that not work? Bob Rentfro wrote: Here's one I have never run into...my trunk won't open. There is plenty of vacuum to everything else in the whole car and no the key isn't locked. I never use the key. What do I need to do to get it

[MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
No that doesn't work On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you should be able to put the key in, turn, and push, does that not work? Bob Rentfro wrote: Here's one I have never run into...my trunk won't open. There is plenty of vacuum to everything else in the whole

[MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Bob Rentfro
you funny guy. On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hmmm, well you drive it here and I will give you $400 for it. Bob Rentfro wrote: No that doesn't work On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you should be able to put the key in, turn, and

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Kevin
Does that key work on the glove compartment? If not, that's a valet key, and you should get a real one from the dealer. Does the key even turn in the lock? My brother's 78 with horked vacuum lock requires that the key be turned all the way counterclockwise (to the 8:00/2:00 position) for the

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Ali Al-Abbasi
Happened to me once, what a pain, From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2005 20:18:08 -0500 you should be able to put the key in, turn, and

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
You know, every time you make that wisecrack, Kaleb, means one less time we listen when you complain how much time it takes to administer this list :-). Mac Thinking our beloved listmom has ulterior motives [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you funny guy. On 7/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do I need to do to get it open and how can disable the locking mechinisms to be able to use the stinkin car to go to Las Vegas tomorrow? One thing you can try is to have someone attempt to open it with the driver's door shut and locked

Re: [MBZ] STUPID CAR!!!

2005-07-08 Thread degcoast
Curt, Any clues on what you think it is? I must confess I have been drooling over John Peterson's 90 300D but wife won't allow another purchase right now. Where are you located? I know someone locally here in RI who is looking for another 240. Could it just be brushes? OR maybe a bad pulley

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, you got me, the only reason I have been running the mbz.org lists, and now this one, is to swipe up all them poor benzes that nobody wants. Steve MacSween wrote: You know, every time you make that wisecrack, Kaleb, means one less time we listen when you complain how much time it takes to

Re: [MBZ] Thanks for all the help on my 250C!

2005-07-08 Thread Roberto
Hi Michael Since you rebuild your carbs recently, how did you remove the second stage diafphragm? one of mine are bad, but I do not know how to remove it. Thanks Roberto

RE: [MBZ] OT price of corn flakes...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Royce Engler
Exactly my point...the price of corn is pretty much set by the commodities markets. The price of corn flakes is determined by whatever the market will bear based on the value added by the people between the producers and the consumers. Is it fair or right? I don't know. If you artificially

Re: [MBZ] Re: Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
Ah-hh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, you got me, the only reason I have been running the mbz.org lists, and now this one, is to swipe up all them poor benzes that nobody wants. Steve MacSween wrote: You know, every time you make that wisecrack, Kaleb, means one less time we listen

RE: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Royce Engler
Crude oil, unleaded gasoline, heating oil and natural gas are all traded on the NYMEX. I did a cursory search to try to find demand for diesel, but didn't find it. What leads you to believe that diesel demand is up? I would assume that as the economy improves, demand for all fuels would

RE: [MBZ] Re: WA state emissions testing

2005-07-08 Thread Royce Engler
In Texas, all was great until the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission (TNRCC or TRAINWRECK) got involved. They mandated that in certain counties the inspections had to include an emissions test (except for diesels, HA, HA) They had some elaborate scheme cooked up that limited the

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
Mid 80 PnP cars are about as well put together as a SAAB or Volvo in the yard. Benz is a step up On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 07:54 AM, Jeff Zedic wrote: IMHO, I find that BMW do not stand the test oif time anywhere near as wsell as MBs do. I often tell people that they seem to be a 5-7

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
Still $2.39 for dino and $2.96 bioD. I think the increase is being blamed on a storm or two in the gulf On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 10:42 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: Here on the surface of the sun, we just went blasting through the $2.50 mark (here on the west side, you Phoenixites) for

[MBZ] this might be a bad deal for somebody

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6329item=4560861201rd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts

Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
Patrol sort of stopped doing inspections unless there is a safety need (salvage titles) or they hate your state. Mostly all they want is for you to register the car and have title. At least that was the routine when the POS SDL was headed here in 2003. On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 12:10

[MBZ] Bio price correction

2005-07-08 Thread RELNGSON
Here on the surface of the sun, we just went blasting through the $2.50 mark (here on the west side, you Phoenixites) for diesel, and the schmuck that has the lone bio pump in town has reportedly raised his price to $2.80. Bio at my station costs 396.9. Taxes. Much higher than super

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
Bob Rentfro wrote: Here's one I have never run into...my trunk won't open. There is plenty of vacuum to everything else in the whole car and no the key isn't locked. I never use the key. What do I need to do to get it open and how can disable the locking mechinisms to be able to use the

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
IIRC, the condensor is to keep the points from arcing-burning. You should be able to run it a little while without one to see if that's the problem. A condensor that's going bad will either cause the points to burn (what I remember happening in my old cars), or short out, causing no fire to

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
IIRC, You said you rebuilt the carbs, then tried running the car on old fuel (read varnish). You might want to recheck the carbs for contamination Just my 2¢ Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD Yes, I DID try to run it on the tank, but only for a very short time, and very shortly thereafter,

Re: [MBZ] this might be a bad deal for somebody

2005-07-08 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 07 Jul 2005 21:52:04 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6329item=4560861201rd=1 So why might this be a BAD deal? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
Joseph Shaw wrote: So I am back to thinking that there has to be a flooding issue. Until this episode, I was thinking non-delivery. (especially since you can usually get a brief run from fueling with starting fluid) And now your thinking is??? I will say that, yes, like everyone else, I

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:30:56PM -0500, Potter, Tom E wrote: I'm not an electrical expert, but I agree. As long as the capacitance is within the same specifications, any condenser should work. The problem is in determining the capacitance specifications. Better yet, throw the points and

RE: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
If it does not fire the starting fluid, you have an ignition problem. Okay-then why did it fire the starting fluid the first time? And why does it often fire the starting fluid several times before it behaves this way? Thanks! Michael

[MBZ] Pack of cars

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82947150.html --French thing for Casey http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83041092.html --95 E300D $8k Dealer http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83059796.html --Overpriced 240D $4k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83073086.html -84 Diesel Vanagon $2k

Re: [MBZ] this might be a bad deal for somebody

2005-07-08 Thread kevin kraly
So why might this be a BAD deal? Craig, I was wondering the same thing unless the rust is a little more serious than the seller has stated. 240D 4 spd's are simple, dependable cars, and they go for quite a premium here in the NW. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1978 300D 132K miles, Ingrid 1978

[MBZ] Mercedes on Ebay

2005-07-08 Thread Scott Levengood
Hey everyone, I've bid on quite a few Mercedes on Ebay recently and I always seem to be bidding against someone with zero feedback. It didn't bother me at first but it seems that it is now happening all the time. Have any of you out there noticed the same thing? Sincerely, -Scott

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes on Ebay

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I¹ve bid on quite a few Mercedes on Ebay recently and I always seem to be bidding against someone with zero feedback. It didn¹t bother me at first but it seems that it is now happening all the time. Have any of you out there noticed the same thing? Sure. If the zero

Re: [MBZ] OT price of corn flakes...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread BenzBarn
Ahhh.. no, that's not how it works. The price of food is remarkably cheap in NA. 2 years ago the price of corn was about twice what is now. Believe me, nothing makes sense when it comes to commodities pricing. At $20.00 per acre of net profit farming's not very attractive.

Re: [MBZ] OT Non-MB diesel anyone?

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
kevin kraly wrote: I haven't heard of many of these things for sale, a 1981 Chevette powered by a 1.8L isuzu 4 cylinder diesel engine with a 5 speed manny tranny. For $675, it may be a fun car and very cheap transportation for someone. http://portland.craigslist.org/car/83103600.htmll

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes on Ebay

2005-07-08 Thread Alan Duff
I'm sure shill bidding goes on in Ebay auctions. I've sold several cars on Ebay and had a lot of zero feedback bidders. Never had one win but they were legitimate bidders so I assume some guys are looking for a car, so they set up an Ebay account and start bidding. Alan Duff Knoxville, TN

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-07-08 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hmm.. I know there a bit of overlap between lists, but I wonder if it would be possible to get a multi-list group buy together for something... Andy On 7/7/05, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What you are looking for, and what another MBZ-related list did a group purchase on, is a device called

RE: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Potter, Tom E
You have a different model (123), but sometimes I have this problem on my '84 380SE (126). I can get the trunk open by using the key on the passenger side door to open the locks. I have NO idea why this works. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread stevebailey3373
How about getting a vacuum pump hooked up to the vacuum line inside the car, have someone keep pressure (hand pump I assume) on it if it's not holding, and then gop around and see if it will unlock. If the line is off or completely broken it won't work, but it's better than drilling or

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
Joseph Shaw wrote: On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:30:56PM -0500, Potter, Tom E wrote: I'm not an electrical expert, but I agree. As long as the capacitance is within the same specifications, any condenser should work. The problem is in determining the capacitance specifications. Better yet,

Re: WA state emissions testing (Was: Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...)

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
redghost wrote: Bend over because the folks running the testing facility are morons when it comes to diesel. Run some BioD for a tank or two to reduce emissions, and toss some purge or stuff in as well. Then, when you get it tested, make sure they calibrate the computer and probe.

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
Bill Gallagher wrote: Keep in mind this country is based on the firm belief of capitalism . no price control, no price limit, whatever the sucker, no market will bear go down the street a few feet and the price drops ..Shop around and your considered a flake and more ... The

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
David Brodbeck wrote: The free market ain't always so free. I used to live in a small town where all the stations would mysteriously always have the same price...and always several cents more than the stations in surrounding towns. I think they got together over coffee at the local diner

[MBZ] Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 41

2005-07-08 Thread Curt Raymond
Hi Dwight and everybody who posed some interest. So today in the light of day I'm feeling like I got over excited yesterday... I should keep the car and put another alternator in it. I suspect that the diodes died theres a distinct smell of dead electronics. Nevertheless it'll still be under

[MBZ] Test

2005-07-08 Thread Archer
Test

[MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread John Peterson
I've been slowly fixing the items on the 300D 2.5 I had shipped up from Louisana. The windshield was replaced in my driveway for $179 by Triumph Glass (national firm) and it looks perfect. I replaced the muffler with a dealer part (with help from Dwight Giles) I replaced the fuel thermostat

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread David Brodbeck
John Peterson wrote: I noticed that it stuck out from the rotor a greater distance than the others. I took off the rim and compared it to the others and although it looks identical, the spacing for the lug nuts is different- the depth of the distance from wheel to rotor. Just for future

[MBZ] Shifter problem on '83 240D stick-shift

2005-07-08 Thread Archer
My '83 240D won't shift into 3rd or 4th gear. I pulled off the road and when I pulled back on the gear shift would move very far forward and very far back but woudn't shift the gears, so I drove home in 2nd. Looking under the car I found that the shifter mechanism for 3rd and 4th did not move the

[MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300CD

2005-07-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
Lister: Here are the results of the diagnostics for non-functioning aux. fan on our '85 300CD - it broke and needed replacing (not a fuse or other electrical malfunction). Before it was replaced, the compressor started to screech due to a slipping clutch, so now that needs replacing as well

[MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Bucks2
I've noticed that as the price of gas goes up so do my wages. 20 years ago when I made $15.00 an hour gas was a buck and change. Now that I make $30 something an hour, gas is two bucks and change. If gas prices returned to normal, would I have to take a cut in wages? When I started driving gas

RE: [MBZ] What to use as test refrigerant on R-12 system

2005-07-08 Thread PONDERSOA
you can do this use any dry gas I used the key board cleaner because it is a refrigerant gas ( just not for mobile ..auto ... systems) what you do is add 3 or 4 cans to the system and check for leaks this is done first immediately by looking for the big obvious leaks than a few weeks

Re: [MBZ] Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 41

2005-07-08 Thread degcoast
Curt, e-mail me privately if you wold. Thanks, Dwight Giles Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: [MBZ] Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 41 Hi Dwight and everybody who

Re: [MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300C

2005-07-08 Thread PONDERSOA
what type of compressor is this thaer might be good news ...

Re: [MBZ] Trunk Won't Open

2005-07-08 Thread Desert Rat
Hold on.don't have a 126 or manual anymore but I remember something about an emergency cord to open the truck behind the rear seat or something like that? John On 7/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How about getting a vacuum pump hooked up to the vacuum line inside the car,

Re: [MBZ] Ignition Module Under Battery Tray 250C

2005-07-08 Thread Russ Maki
Joseph Shaw wrote: I went back out to remove the battery and look at this module underneath the battery tray, but cannot see a way to move the battery tray to get at it. Is it the finned box that attaches to the tray itself and hangs underneath it along the very front edge of the battery

Re: [MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300CD

2005-07-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, IIRC, you have an R4 compressor, same as mine in the 116 300SD. I've used a Harrison (GM/Delco) labeled used compressor and it fit perfectly. Check w/domestic junk yards or Potomac German. PGA will warranty theirs for ? days. And you could get Rick at RC Imports to do the install

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread Marshall Booth
John Peterson wrote: And I was all worried because the car wasn't tracking straight- and the paranoid me was thinking alignment or other front end work and I discovered something funny yesterday. I was looking at the tires and they are all the same size, a matching set. But in looking at

RE: [MBZ] Zenith carburator second stage diaphragm

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
Roberto- I did get this question from you, and have not been ignoring it, but have not gotten my diagram out to see which diaphragm we are talking about so that I can tell you how I got it off!!! I will try to let you know what I did ASAP! Michael From: Roberto [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Zenith carburator second stage diaphragm

2005-07-08 Thread Roberto
Hello guys I was looking for a response and I finally did, the way to took out the second stage diaphragm, is easy, you have to pull the shaft untill the middle were are a small aperture, at this point you can separate the shaft from the ball joint in the actuating lever. I hope this help

Re: [MBZ] Zenith carburator second stage diaphragm

2005-07-08 Thread Joseph Shaw
Hello guys I was looking for a response and I finally did, the way to took out the second stage diaphragm, is easy, you have to pull the shaft untill the middle were are a small aperture, at this point you can separate the shaft from the ball joint in the actuating lever. I hope this

Re: [MBZ] What to use as test refrigerant on R-12 system

2005-07-08 Thread Rob S .
safely discharge into the atmosphere and refill with $7 R134a cans from Autozone. The newer stuff has oils that don't eat the seals in old cars. That was the big stink with converting R12 cars to R134 -- you had to redo all the seals. shops charged a few hundred bucks for that. I have a

Re: [MBZ] Shifter problem on '83 240D stick-shift

2005-07-08 Thread OK Don
Is the rod from the tranny still connected to the shifter unit? Is it a snug fit, or does it move quite a bit? There's a nylon bushing between the rod and the arm it attaches to (on both ends). If it's missing, it's possible that the rod is jambed, or disconnected. On 7/8/05, Archer [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-08 Thread OK Don
So, after it stops running, pull a plug and see if it's wet and smells like raw gasoline! However, now that I think about it this way, flooding is something of an ignition problem itself, isn't it? When the plugs get too wet to fire, there is NO ignition, right? But you mean something in

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Jeff Zedic wrote: What's a PnP car? If the engine management computer auto-configures, it's a Plug-n-Play car. Otherwise, it's a Pick-n-Pull car, as found in self serve salvage yards.

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
Pick n Pull. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mid 80 PnP cars ??? What's a PnP car? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread degcoast
Marshall, I seem to recall you have advocated using Techron in the fuel. Would that be a good idea in a situation like John's? Is Techron better than Purge for a tank additive? (I know that direct Purge is best). Thanks, Dwight. ** Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
degcoast wrote: Marshall, I seem to recall you have advocated using Techron in the fuel. Would that be a good idea in a situation like John's? Is Techron better than Purge for a tank additive? (I know that direct Purge is best). IIRC, purge is high concentration Techron (maybe 50%) in

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hell, I aint seen no raise since gas has starting going up, I think I am getting screwed. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that as the price of gas goes up so do my wages. 20 years ago when I made $15.00 an hour gas was a buck and change. Now that I make $30 something an hour, gas is

Re: [MBZ] OT Non-MB diesel anyone?

2005-07-08 Thread Kevin
On Fri, Jul 08, 2005 at 12:58:37AM -0700, kevin kraly wrote: I haven't heard of many of these things for sale, a 1981 Chevette powered by a 1.8L isuzu 4 cylinder diesel engine with a 5 speed manny tranny. For $675, it may be a fun car and very cheap transportation for someone.

Re: [MBZ] Shifter problem on '83 240D stick-shift

2005-07-08 Thread Archer
- Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 2:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shifter problem on '83 240D stick-shift Is the rod from the tranny still connected to the shifter unit? Is it a snug fit, or does it

RE: [MBZ] OT price of corn flakes...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Christopher McCann
Royce, I agree with your example entirely...the speculation (pure speculation) is that there might be a reason that the end product producers (in this case oil companies/refineries) are charging more for diesel (corn flakes) so that people won't buy diesel vehicles (corn flaskes) and will by gas

Re: [MBZ] 1990 2.5 D Greasy Hands=Results

2005-07-08 Thread Marshall Booth
Mitch Haley wrote: degcoast wrote: Marshall, I seem to recall you have advocated using Techron in the fuel. Would that be a good idea in a situation like John's? Is Techron better than Purge for a tank additive? (I know that direct Purge is best). IIRC, purge is high concentration Techron

Re: [MBZ] AC compressor angst - 1985 300C

2005-07-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, It's a radial AC compressor, built by GM and that went into most (if not all) of the Mercedes 123 116's w/a OM617.9xx engine.. Marshall can correct me or refine the applications. New should cost about $225 (+/-)... I believe you have a 1985 300CD w/an OM617.95x engine...

[MBZ] Lt. Don

2005-07-08 Thread Christopher McCann
Whatever happened to Lt. Don - haven't seen him post since the switch? Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 207K miles, Wulf http://don.homelinux.net/mbz/Chris -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) -1998

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Jeff Zedic
Apparently Christopher wrote: The Byzantine Empire had NO inflation for about 800 years. Can you imagine a pair of shoes costing the same today as they did in the year 1200? Inflation is not inevitable, it is created. Christopher It's probably because they never charged interest! That's a

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don

2005-07-08 Thread Rick Knoble
Or Melissa for that matter... Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 3:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Lt. Don Whatever happened to Lt. Don - haven't seen him post since the switch? Christopher

[MBZ] Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 45

2005-07-08 Thread Curt Raymond
So when its flooded have you pulled a sparkplug to see if its actually wet? -Curt Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 10:13:53 -0700 From: Joseph Shaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don

2005-07-08 Thread Christopher McCann
thanks for the info. Christopher --- John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick Knoble wrote: Or Melissa for that matter... Melissa has posted on the new list before, Lt. Don is busying himself with the Okie-Banned list. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi

[MBZ] Alda Line

2005-07-08 Thread John Peterson
So, while I'm at the process of cleaning out the injectors I clean the banjo fitting- good. Then I check hoses from the Alda to the vacuum amplifier (blue disk shaped thing) and they let air pass okay. But here's the strange thing- with the Y adapter that attacheds to the ALDA disconnected

Re: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread Christopher McCann
No doubt that inflation favors borrowing for that reason (until interest rates catch up to offset inflation)...but look up inflation in a OLDER dictionary...like a 1950's Webster's and you get a VERY good definition of inflation. Christopher --- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...

2005-07-08 Thread meadedillon
Shipmates, Here's a datapoint: trucking traffic here in Charleston SC (major shipping port) has dramatically increased in the last 6 months, so I'd be willing to bet that demand is up across the country. When I moved here in '99, just a few months before the bubble burst, truck traffic was

Re: [MBZ] Alda Line

2005-07-08 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/8/2005 2:21:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, while I'm at the process of cleaning out the injectors I clean the banjo fitting- good. Then I check hoses from the Alda to the vacuum amplifier (blue disk shaped thing) and they let air

Re: [MBZ] Alda Line

2005-07-08 Thread John Peterson
Correction- yes, it runs from the ALDA to the electric valve. I will try to round up some hose to run from the banjo to the ALDA. The car feels like it is starving for fuel- but it could be that the turbo is running but the ALDA is not sending the signal to the pump for additional fuel. I

[MBZ] diagram for 240D shifter

2005-07-08 Thread meadedillon
Gerry, Attached are diagrams from EPC (electronic parts catalog, Euro Compact version) which will be stripped from the list. I've assumed that you have a 716.214 manual transmission? There's a couple other choices - let me know if I guessed wrong. The transmission number is on the vehicle