The problem with the statement, as the news media puts it out, is that
they make it sound like the arresting officer was surprised
This is Willie *f-ing* Nelson man! I don't care who you are, where you
are at, or when you knock. When you open Willie's door, smoke it going
to come pouring
On 9/18/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/209052854.html
manual trans 1985 in gold
$1000.00
--
Clay
Clay,
Ol' Buddy, Ol' Pal. Why don't you lend a man down on his luck a grand
and I promise I'll gladly pay you back next Wednesday and the
IIRC, the center bearing is a $20 part from Rusty, shouldn't be prohibitively
expensive from the repair shop. I'd replace it if I were already paying the
labor to remove it.
Flex disks might be a different matter. If they fail in a few years, would
you replace them yourself or incur another
Ed Booher wrote:
The problem with the statement, as the news media puts it out, is that
they make it sound like the arresting officer was surprised
Local DJs have been playing a little ditty this week, I'll never smoke
weed with Willie again... I forgot who sang it, but apparently they
which folks did you talk to at Becker? and what kind of adapter did you
use? I'm wanting to do a similar thing with my 92 300D.
On 9/19/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Two ways to skin that cat Angelo. First would be to invest in an FM
adapter so the iPod sends its music out through
On 9/19/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Local DJs have been playing a little ditty this week, I'll never smoke
weed with Willie again... I forgot who sang it, but apparently they
actually put it on an album years ago.
Toby Keith. The song, as Toby tells it, is a true story about
On 9/19/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Need to go sit on a freeway overpass - sign: Please help, Need Mercedes
All serious though, I do appreciate knowing you still think Damn, Ed
could use that every once in a while. Makes the old heart feel good
...
Now if the wallet would catch up.
Ed Booher wrote:
Toby Keith. The song, as Toby tells it, is a true story about hanging
out with Willie after a concert and smoking too much weed with him so
he wrote a song for humor, a station played it, got huge requests and
Toby decided to put it on the last album.
So this is a fairly
Sunil Hari wrote:
those kind of POS-looking but mechanically excellent cars are my favorite -
never stolen, easy to find, no worries about door dings or parking too close
to people. I think there was a SNL skit about a luxury car that came with a
beaten-up exterior from the factory to
What they do is provide an aux jack on the back that is wired into
the input from the cassette player.
As mentioned you could get a fm adaptor, but I'll point out some
other choices
a) Some xm radio receivers have transmitters and provide aux-in so
you can get xm radio and ipod input then
The MB tranny has a rear pump so that it can be started by getting it up
to around 35 m/h, drop it in drive and the engine will turn over and
crank if the fuel and ignition are OK. This is explained in the Owners
Manual.
If you tow with rear wheels down the rear pump will try to engage the
That would be a find worth jumping on!
On 9/19/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What if records indicate that the old lady lady only drove it to church once
a week every week for 27 years, 8 miles each way, with the only additional
driving occuring the first Monday of every January and
On 9/19/06, ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Talked to the folks at Becker.they say that radio was not designed to
be used with cassette adapters. I should send them the radio (with $100, I
think) and they would install a separate interface so I could plug the IPOD
in directly.
If I had the spare $1k fluid cash, I would not have let you know about
the car other than on the list as..
Hey guys! I got me a new 190D manual! Needs some work, but will get
to keep Gump company.
Instead, I am banned from more cars on penalty of withdrawal of
conjugal bliss.
On Sep 19,
So the first thing I attacked was the mirror switch by the shifter. I hooked up
my test light just as suggested and it lit. So not the mirror switch, also not
the heated washer nozzles.
About this time my wife got home. To show her the excitement I put a brand new
just out of the package fuse
ooh ooh ooh - where can i find instructions or who can i call to set my
radio to US tuning?
On 9/19/06, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You can check I've seen instructions for some becker radios to switch
them from europe frequency scanning to North America scanning.
Having a Euro
should I have them replace the Center Bearing also in addition to the
mount
Most people do, the incremental labor is not much nor is the part
very expensive.
AND the flex discs do not appear new by any means, but neither do
they look
30 years old either. Should one expect to see cracks
recall reading somewhere that the MB transmissions lock up when in
fourth
gear such that the torque converter is no longer involved in the
transfer
Not to my knowledge, in any of the vintages we usually talk about here.
-- Jim
Probably good fuel economy but I never checked.
When freshly tuned up on a happy freeway trip, 30-32 mpg. Often
more like 22, however.
The simplicity of the car made a 240D look like an F-16.
Yes indeed.
Of course, there was no crash safety or handling and the brakes were
just
adequate
It's most likely the fuse, and if it's like the W124, also brake lights
are out!
Remove the fuse to check, as the aluminum strap can crack and look fine
although not conducting. It will fall apart once you take it out.
Peter
http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/MB_Bekr.html
If you are lucky...
On 19-Sep-06, at 6:08 PM, Sunil Hari wrote:
ooh ooh ooh - where can i find instructions or who can i call to
set my radio to US tuning?
On 9/19/06, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:You can check I've seen
Im on a buying freeze for a while.
Rick Knoble wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-Mercedes-Benz-190E-2-6-liter-Automatic-Oklahoma_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQihZ020QQitemZ300029440046QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
A little more than $500 buy it now tho'
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
huh?
LT Don wrote:
Mercedes is sounding more and more like Banned. (Not that that is a bad
thing ... )
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL,
87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2,
84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76
This thread has officially jumped the shark.
On 9/19/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
huh?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k)
'84 300D (216k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
redghost wrote:
Instead, I am banned from more cars on penalty of withdrawal of
conjugal bliss.
That's when you smile wide, and say Is that a promise?.
Curt Raymond wrote:
SO my conclusion is that I must have had an aged fuse
Your wiring may vary, but my 116 kills all gauges when I activate
the shorted out kickdown circuit. If I'd done a better prepurchase
inspection, I would have noticed a 25amp fuse where an 8amp belonged.
The kickdown
The kickdown can blow a 25amp, as I discovered before I got the
A good one won't.
-- Jim
On Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:48:32 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Im on a buying freeze for a while.
Just in time for winter ... :-)
Craig
Jim Cathey wrote:
The kickdown can blow a 25amp, as I discovered before I got the
A good one won't.
A good one won't blow the 8A that the factory specified, but a shorted wire
can blow any fuse, while being quite intermittent. (only when the bare
spot on the wire hits ground, and only
George,
I am not sure on your carburetor but most choke systems work by having a
flap close off the air such that the engine runs richer. When you are first
starting the car the choke flap is fully closed, once started most cars have
a choke pull off this is a vacuum actuator which opens the
Tom,
Years ago when I worked as a mechanic a guy came in with a 4 cylinder
caravan with a Mikinui carburetor that was hosed. So I rebuilt the
carburetor for the guy. Latter I started getting several of these
carburetors in the shop for rebuilding. I found out that most people had
said that the
You knew this was coming...
Jumped in the car this morning, gauges all worked fine. Didn't pay any
attention for about 5 miles and no gauges...
Dang. When I left the car last night there was no sign of that fuse burning,
cool to the touch and all.
Now I'm wondering, one thing I didn't explore
Oh founts of knowledge now that you know of my electrical issues with fuse #10
on my '85 190D can you help me with the troubleshooting method?
For tools I've got my trusty analog(read as cheap) multimeter a test light, the
FSM and assorted other hand tools.
Last night I connected my light across
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Wagon-TE-An-awesome-family-car-or-for-any-Mercedes-Fun-person_W0QQitemZ280030288986QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL,
87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2,
One of my favorite Falcon things was the vacuum operated wipers. Made it an
adventure passing a semi in the rain ir slushy snow.
Another was the tube radio...waiting for the radio to warm up.
Bob Rentfro
'63 Falcon many moons ago
- Original Message -
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-1965-Mercedes-190-Heckflosse-Drive-it-Home_W0QQitemZ330030881955QQihZ014QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL,
87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84
Is there a correct place to place a mileage award badge on the grill?
Or, is that just too anal?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Part-300E_W0QQitemZ150036247060QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33600QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL,
87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2,
84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76
Yes and Yes.
I placed mine as shown: http://don.homelinux.net/~don/debdon/BenzIndex.html
On 9/20/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is there a correct place to place a mileage award badge on the grill?
Or, is that just too anal?
___
He's selling an OEM. I have personally used them and they are great.
Saves fuel, waxes your dog, and can also be used as a dessert topping.
A great price!
--R
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Kaleb, you should buy that one! You will never want to drive your 126s
again And, you live in a dry enough area it would last.
At 09:52 AM 9/20/2006, you wrote:
The 'real' OEMs must be heavier than before, tho. That shipping cost seems
sorta steep.
Mac
on 9/20/06 11:06 AM, Rich Thomas at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
He's selling an OEM. I have personally used them and they are great.
Saves fuel, waxes your dog, and can also be used as a dessert topping.
I (Mr. Anal) didn't even think of that! Hope not, or I'll have to re-arrange!
:-)
Chris
LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes and Yes.
I placed mine as shown: http://don.homelinux.net/~don/debdon/BenzIndex.html
On 9/20/06, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Is there a correct place to place a
Darrell W. Sigmon wrote:
The MB tranny has a rear pump so that it can be started by getting it up
to around 35 m/h, drop it in drive and the engine will turn over and
crank if the fuel and ignition are OK. This is explained in the Owners
Manual.
If you tow with rear wheels down the rear
Curt Raymond wrote:
You knew this was coming...
Jumped in the car this morning, gauges all worked fine. Didn't pay any
attention for about 5 miles and no gauges...
Dang. When I left the car last night there was no sign of that fuse burning,
cool to the touch and all.
You have an
Rich Thomas wrote:
Get ready for your ammoniamobile...the new Mercedes-Benz E320A TurboAmmonia!
--R
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/business/AP-Ammonia-Engines.html
September 19, 2006
Iowa Company Turns to Ammonia for Fuel
Two thoughts:
- It seems like burning ammonia would
Ya, like the foot powered high/low beam switches that would get full
of salty water there on the floor, corrode and break, resulting in no
lights when you
flipped from low to high. Or the turn signal switches made of cheap
pot metal that would break while making a left turn across 6 lanes of
Anhydrous ammonia is all over the place here anyway. Tanks and tanks and
tanks of it, all on wheels (so farmers can tow it behind a tractor while
planting).
On 9/20/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
Get ready for your ammoniamobile...the new Mercedes-Benz E320A
I remember those foot-powered dimmers too. I had one of those that
worked intermittently. I don't know who panicked most when the
headlights went out when I tried to dim them; me or the oncoming
traffic.
And GM wonders why nobody wants their vehicles. They never could produce
a heater fan switch
If you want a stock play on Willie's renown, buy EBOF.OB (Earth
BioFuels), which manufactures and markets Willie Nelson Biodiesel...
On 9/19/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ed Booher wrote:
Toby Keith. The song, as Toby tells it, is a true story about hanging
out with Willie after
VERY OT. Speaking of SNL, I think Mad TV is MUCH funnier and more daring
and creative in its skits. Bobbie Lee is one of the zaniest and best
physical comics alive IMHO. I don't know the names of the other cast
members, but the one who plays the over-the-top coach persona is also
brilliant.
Might be more cost-effective to woo the church lady...
On 9/19/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That would be a find worth jumping on!
On 9/19/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What if records indicate that the old lady lady only drove it to church
once
a week every week for 27
Speaking of audio, does anyone know a really good brand of CD changer for
in-home use? Is Nakamichi the ultimate brand? Sony?
On 9/19/06, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://pages.prodigy.net/jforgione/MB_Bekr.html
If you are lucky...
On 19-Sep-06, at 6:08 PM, Sunil Hari
One wonders about the loose back seat. Also, it's a [EMAIL PROTECTED] gasser
:(((
On 9/20/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Boy, talk about overpriced BASIC transportation. Sorry, but I do not see
the allure of the Heckflossens except if they have all the bells and
whistles, e.g., 220 and 300 models with air suspension, leather, wood
dashes, and trim.
On 9/20/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kaleb, you
Maybe it's a coded form of terrorist communication! If we take up a
collection and purchase it that may prevent the seller from launching an
attack.
On 9/20/06, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The 'real' OEMs must be heavier than before, tho. That shipping cost seems
sorta steep.
Mac
On your forehead, not the grille, so all can see it wherever you are
(slightly left of center).
On 9/20/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I (Mr. Anal) didn't even think of that! Hope not, or I'll have to
re-arrange! :-)
Chris
LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes and Yes.
I
And don't forget the little resistive coil inside the blower box that
would fail for no apparent reason, on the coldest day of the year, while
driving to work on the freeway, and cause the blower to fail to blow the
defroster which failed to defrost the window and froze you while you
could not
Thanks Trampas,
I'll check the fast idle this weekend. The choke on these carbs, Zenith INAT
32/40's is electric. so the choke pull off happens on it's own.
Another interesting thing happened yesterday. After I got home, I tightented
the choke spring and took her for a little spin, filled up
I wonder what a low mileage,
little-old-lady-driven-only-to-church-Easter-Sundays early '60s Falcon is
worth?
On 9/20/06, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And don't forget the little resistive coil inside the blower box that
would fail for no apparent reason, on the coldest day of the
I am afraid that poor Chris is anything but left of center. He is more like
right of Rush.
On 9/20/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On your forehead, not the grille, so all can see it wherever you are
(slightly left of center).
--
Proudly marching to the beat of a different
But what a chore to copy (burn?) all those CDs into the jukebox... I think
she would prefer a CD changer that can load 5-7 CDs. (this is a birthday
present)
On 9/20/06, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sony has one of those jukebox things, holds a couple hundred discs I
think, but you
I quote
For more information on owning and maintaining an old diesel Benz, visit the
www.mbz.org website. This is my second home. The mailing lists there are
staffed (unofficially) by individuals with years, if not decades, of hands on
experience in these vehicles. All of the advice is free and
That was valid information when the page was coded but has been overtaken by
events.
You expect me to keep this stuff current?
On 9/20/06, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I quote
For more information on owning and maintaining an old diesel Benz, visit
the
www.mbz.org website. This is my
And it would take you 10 minutes to update it. Sheesh, you're gettin lazy in
your old age.
--
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (236 kmi)
'82 300CD (160 kmi)
'82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Quoting LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
That was valid information when the page was coded but has
Well I've a Denon DVD 1920, but it won't work with some mp3s, and
some DVDs. however the cheap sony DVD/CD/VCR player reads anything
the Denon
won't. Denon does give a better image on the lcd tv tho.
On 20-Sep-06, at 12:36 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Speaking of audio, does anyone know a
Ahmen well like the teenagers around here, buy an ipod and pass it
around and you get back oh 5000 hours of music or something, as
players gain
more storage space and migrate to movies via internet I'm sure the
*sharing* model used by the teenager will encompass video too.
On 20-Sep-06, at
If it were a snowmobile I'd say you had an airleak or a plugged fuel filter.
I've had several snowmobiles that I had to baby up to speed but once they got
there ran fine. One was crud in the tank that would plug the fuel filter in
seconds, the other was a ripped carb boot.
-Curt
Re: [MBZ]
They always look lik a KGB car to meor was it the Stasi that used
them? Hmm.
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
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