Re: [MBZ] MY Injection pump is FUBAR?

2005-08-06 Thread Dave M.
Hi Peter, Weren't you the guy who posted recently about the rough running problem at idle? (My memory ain't great, so I forget.) If so, don't call the pump FUBAR yet. It may just need delivery valve seals... about $50 for the parts AND special tool, plus an hour or two of your time. These things

Re: [MBZ] and now it gets interesting

2005-08-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 5 Aug 2005 09:52:36 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/4/2005 4:22:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I tried one time plugging in the hall socket and got a severe thrashing from the landlady. C'mon lady its 4 amps for crying out loud!

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread Brian Baker
How many lbs does your system take and how many did you put in? takes 2.2lbs r12/installed 28oz of 134 Did you use gauges? highlow side? pressure? ambiant temperature? Low side after 28oz of 134 = 24psi. high side after running a bit 260+ temp measured in front of the condensor = 104+F center

Re: [MBZ] MY Injection pump is FUBAR?

2005-08-06 Thread Zeitgeist
I'm with Dave on this, RR the delivery valve seals. Let us know what led you to this conclusion. Usually, these pumps are hell for stout. On 8/5/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Peter, Weren't you the guy who posted recently about the rough running problem at idle? (My memory ain't

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-06 Thread John Ervine
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If I am understanding correctly, the links to the suspension would be the upper control arms, that is where the mount to. Never seen one break though, just the ball joint goes bad. I think what he is saying is the bolt that goes through the bushings on the UCA that

Re: [MBZ] Arizona Benzes.....

2005-08-06 Thread redghost
Now we are getting somewhere. If enough of us get the local iron listed, we can find those cars we need, no matter where it lives On Friday, August 5, 2005, at 08:40 AM, Chuck Landenberger wrote: Some Craigslist AZ Benzes Mostly gassers ... For anyone interested.. Chuck Phoenix,

[MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread Don
Some of you may remember that I've had a long standing but intermittent problem with run-on since owning my car (about two years). I think I've resolved it and if so the solution was so simple. I noticed that as the car would warm up it would shut down much more quickly, but never immediately. I

Re: [MBZ] AC oil capacity with York compressor

2005-08-06 Thread 72benz250
Makes sence. Thanks Jim. George -- Original message -- In a message dated 8/5/2005 4:00:00 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah I didn't see it in the Haynes manual. Hmmm. maybe the online manual? George, All the oil starts out in the York

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread 72benz250
Hey Brian, everything looks right. Did you pull a vacuum prior to filling? how long? how many inches? Do you know if the cycling switch is adjustable? if so you may need to bring it down a bit and make it cycle longer. George -- Original message -- How many lbs does

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread Tom Hargrave
Don, It can be that simple. All it takes is a small vacuum leak to cause the symptoms you describe and a loose hose will do it. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Don Sent: Friday, August 05,

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread Don
Don't forget ... I am the same idiot who reversed the vacuum lines at the ignition switch and then spent an entire Iowa winter trying to figure out why the car was so reluctant to start! On 8/5/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 5 Aug 2005 22:08:23 -0500 Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread BenzBarn
That's why you need a mighty vac or some sort of vacuum pump for testing out these circuits. You could have found this in no time years ago. But, good detective work. Dan

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread Don
I have a MightyVac. On 8/5/05, BenzBarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's why you need a mighty vac or some sort of vacuum pump for testing out these circuits. You could have found this in no time years ago. But, good detective work. Dan ___ For

Re: [MBZ] MY Injection pump is FUBAR?

2005-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So I see you are no longer blacklisted Rusty Cullens wrote: Your ole buddy Rusty certainly has them. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter Arnold Sent: Friday, August 05, 2005 3:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] MY Injection

Re: [MBZ] Arizona Benzes.....

2005-08-06 Thread Kevin
On Fri, Aug 05, 2005 at 07:23:31PM -0700, redghost wrote: Now we are getting somewhere. If enough of us get the local iron listed, we can find those cars we need, no matter where it lives Diesel mercedes in the bay area go for stupid money. The two I've bought somewhat locally were uncommonly

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread Kevin
On Fri, Aug 05, 2005 at 10:08:23PM -0500, Don wrote: Can it be that simple? All this time THAT is where the vacuum leak was. (?) Yes. Even on lesser marques, a tiny crack or a slightly loose hose will cause amazingly wonky (and sometimes intermittent) results. I installed a zip tie on my

Re: [MBZ] Dallas auction 300SD

2005-08-06 Thread Sunil Hari
Does not start could be a hundred different (expensive) things. Could hurt a lot. On 8/5/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Says needs glow plugs, wonder if it is just the fuse? Not half bad looking, as much as can tell from the pic. --R

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread Brian Baker
everything looks right. Did you pull a vacuum prior to filling? how long? how many inches? pulled vac to 26 inches for about an hour. Do you know if the cycling switch is adjustable? if so you may need to bring it down a bit and make it cycle longer. Don't know. Brian from Columbia MO '82 240D

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-06 Thread Dan Weeks
What I am saying is that the end of the arm (I'd call it a sway bar link) that goes through the suspension snapped off just behind where the threads start, underneath the rubber bushings. I'm still waiting for a quote from my indy, but it appears, and I hope, that just the link will need to be

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Brian Baker wrote: pulled vac to 26 inches for about an hour. That seems a bit weak. Were you using a venturi pump or piston pump? If you closed the valve to the pump, would the system hold vacuum, or would air leak in?

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread Brian Baker
Were you using a venturi pump or piston pump? Piston pump. The vacuum held with valve closed. Brian from Columbia mo

[MBZ] window regulator

2005-08-06 Thread Don Teresa Merriman
Hola amigos I need to change the drivers side window regulator on my 1982 380SEL, only 487,000 miles, and I am looking for tips, instructions, diagrams, and any help available. New part in hand from Rusty, just guidance and cerveza. Gracias in advance. -- Don Teresa Merriman Market Place

Re: [MBZ] window regulator

2005-08-06 Thread Joe Knight
Never a bad idea to start with the fsm: http://mb.braingears.com/. Pertinent info should be in the chassis manual, section 72 on disk 2. Maybe start w/ 72-185. Sorry, no help w/ the cerveza. joe On 8/6/05, Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hola amigos I need to change the drivers

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well there are no links the whole arm is 1 piece. Dan Weeks wrote: What I am saying is that the end of the arm (I'd call it a sway bar link) that goes through the suspension snapped off just behind where the threads start, underneath the rubber bushings. I'm still waiting for a quote from my

Re: [MBZ] OT, gmail hiccup

2005-08-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
I've been getting spam lately from [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know I can't block the domaingr On Fri, 5 Aug 2005 10:06:27 -0400, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh it happens, fortunately not often. Just click report spam and it'll be sent to your spam box for later discardation.

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-06 Thread Joe Knight
You guys are going to spend all weekend just figuring out what you should be discussing. Here's a couple of pics that may help you sort that out. 126120 front axle.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document 126120 torsion.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

Re: [MBZ] OT, gmail hiccup

2005-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep, thats what happens when you have these free mail places giving away email service. They dont give anything away for free. Its kind of like the yahoo lists, you think they just allow people to set up and run email lists for free? Yea right, they get something out of it know it or not.

Re: [MBZ] OT, gmail hiccup

2005-08-06 Thread Joe Knight
SpamPal, http://www.spampal.org/, works to keep most of the garbage out of my POP inbox even though I haven't updated in a while. Not perfect but better than nothing. joe On 8/6/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been getting spam lately from [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know I can't

Re: [MBZ] OT, gmail hiccup

2005-08-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
A nice thought, thanks. One problem though, I use Opera. Won't work. On Sat, 6 Aug 2005 08:31:03 -0700, Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: SpamPal, http://www.spampal.org/, works to keep most of the garbage out of my POP inbox even though I haven't updated in a while. Not perfect but

Re: [MBZ] OT, gmail hiccup

2005-08-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
I stand corrected, they do support Opera.I'm reading more now. On Sat, 06 Aug 2005 10:52:32 -0500, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A nice thought, thanks. One problem though, I use Opera. Won't work. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix)

Re: [MBZ] Dallas auction 300SD

2005-08-06 Thread Steve MacSween
I'm afraid I agree. In Texas a car with good compression should start even with weak glow plugs, though it might take more than one cycle of the plugs. So if the relay is working, there is either a problem with fuel delivery (which could be as simple as stale diesel in the tank or a plugged

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-06 Thread Dan Weeks
You guys are going to spend all weekend just figuring out what you should be discussing. Here's a couple of pics that may help you sort that out. Thanks for the definitive answer. Yikes, though. What the two diagrams clearly show is that the torsion bar is one piece. And according to

Re: [MBZ] 126 RF STABILIZER FAILURE ADVICE NEEDED

2005-08-06 Thread Joe Knight
Kaleb'll take it off your hands if you're w/i hauling distance.

Re: [MBZ] MY Injection pump is FUBAR?

2005-08-06 Thread brian toscano
I sold used ones for about $300 each. They can be a PITA to get the timing right. Brian On 8/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I see you are no longer blacklisted Rusty Cullens wrote: Your ole buddy Rusty certainly has them. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] window regulator

2005-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas
If it is anything like the TD, the old one just comes out and the new one should go in the same way, fairly apparent once you open up the door panel. A few bolts to undo, then some gyrations to get it out of the door, gyrations to get it back in, bolt it back up. It helps to undo the glass

Re: [MBZ] Dallas auction 300SD

2005-08-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Easy enough to check, although they don't let you touch the cars before the auction. Might be a $100 or less parter, sometimes they just take an offer. Probably over now though, would be interesting to see if it sold or shows up again. --R Sunil Hari wrote: Does not start could be a

Re: [MBZ] Dallas auction 300SD

2005-08-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so they dont let you touch the cars beforehand? That sucks. I need to look into registering to bid online. Rich Thomas wrote: Easy enough to check, although they don't let you touch the cars before the auction. Might be a $100 or less parter, sometimes they just take an offer. Probably

Re: [MBZ] R-12

2005-08-06 Thread 72benz250
26 does seam a little weak. Most places I have seen recommend at least 28 so there may still be a little air in the system. Hook up a set of gauges and run the system paying attention to the low side. R-134 needs to cycle at about 18 PSI. You may need to wet the condensor with a garden hose to

Re: [MBZ] window regulator

2005-08-06 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Don, I replaced the RF regulator on my W116 two weeks ago and the LR regulator today. My experience: 1. Take off all the stuff and door panel. Be careful w/plastic lining or use a new garbage bag with a Glue Stick when putting it all back together. 2. Move window down about 3/4 of the

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread Don
D'oh. The fix must have been a coincidence. Slow shutdown is back. I even replaced the small section of hose, in case there was a crack in the rubber that I couldn't see. MityVac determined that the old piece of hose was holding pressure. The shudown box isn't. Guess it is time to save up for a

[MBZ] Transmission and differential

2005-08-06 Thread redghost
Poked around at the PnP yesterday and found a Flintstoned 75 240D 4 speed. It has fine looking CV joints so I started in on getting them. Then I could not remember if the gearing was the same. If I take the whole driveline and tranny, am I good for spare parts on Gump? -- Clay Seattle

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
Good opinion! On Sat, 06 Aug 2005 14:00:33 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would buy a new one, they are not very expensive. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (happily running WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (Slate grey, black MBTex, WVO/D mix)

[MBZ] Your Cow of Mine??

2005-08-06 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Subject: FW: Economics and Cows From: Rick Stevens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2005 13:24:14 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like the French Corporation! DEMOCRATIC You have two cows. Your

Re: [MBZ] resolved -- shutdown problem (maybe)

2005-08-06 Thread Don
I do plan to buy a new one. My comment was tongue-in-cheek. On 8/6/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would buy a new one, they are not very expensive. Don wrote: D'oh. The fix must have been a coincidence. Slow shutdown is back. I even replaced the small section of hose,

Re: [MBZ] window regulator

2005-08-06 Thread JJJ
and as i remember, you have to 'unscrew' the piece that connects to the motor...then 'screw in' the new one... nice to see you found your way back to the list, don