Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

2006-09-26 Thread M.Afzaal.Khan
Barry I will do just that using ATF ,hopefully it will sort out the little surges, regards mak - Original Message - From: Barry Stark [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

2006-09-26 Thread M.Afzaal.Khan
I will start with the lubrication and report back.I am sure it will do the rectification as all other parameters are correct. . Thanks mak the feedback potentiometer track inside the servomotor wears out, but that results in difficulties with one particular speed. If setting a significantly

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-26 Thread John W. Reames III
Some days I'd swear they are really masculinity challenge annunciators -j.

Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes

2006-09-26 Thread Rich Thomas
I see these alongside the road and in the breakdown lane all the time. Saw something in the paper once about how many of these things the roadside cleanup crews pick up, and their loathing to do it. It makes me wonder how one controls a large truck while accomplishing the whole deal

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-26 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Kaleb, Your absolutely right.. And then the trucker flashes his christmas tree and moves over in front of you.. Used to give me a chill Real communication without saying a word!!! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Sep 26, 2006, at 7:16 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Flashing headlights

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

2006-09-26 Thread Rich Thomas
Yow, lubrication and rectification in adjoining sentences. I am cringing. --R M.Afzaal.Khan wrote: I will start with the lubrication and report back.I am sure it will do the rectification as all other parameters are correct. . Thanks mak

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

2006-09-26 Thread M.Afzaal.Khan
Sorry didn't get that bit. ?? - Yow, lubrication and rectification in adjoining sentences. I am cringing. --R M.Afzaal.Khan wrote: I will start with the lubrication and report back.I am sure it will do the rectification as all other parameters are correct. . Thanks mak

Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL

2006-09-26 Thread Trampas
My W126 420SEL had new timing chain and guides less than 100k miles ago and the guide broke and instant valve job. Note it did not rattle when started, however the car has really been a lemon since day 1. The timing chain and guides are not a big deal to replace usually the hardest part is

Re: [MBZ] lubricating linkages ATF

2006-09-26 Thread Dennis Perkins
Mak, The linkages are so long and with so many connections that you want to minimize any resistance that would be caused by buildup of dirt. ATF doesn't collect dirt like any oil or grease would. That extra resistance over the entire system ends up causing much more than resistance to the

Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: i have always hear it as oh-ess-ex but now i read where it says that 0h-ess-ten is actually correct. anyone know? It's ten, because it came after nine, which came after eight, which came after seven, which came after six, which came after five, which came after four,

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yeah, I enjoy doing that too - I think I would usually turn off the headlights for a second to let him or her know they can scoot on over in front of me. I heard it's especially helpful to the truck drivers at night. They they almost always give you that return flash. I really respect

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
Chuck, I like that. I'll try. Brian On 9/25/06, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brian, Just use your turn signals and stop causing yourself so much stress and tension! You'll feel better and those of us who also use turn signals thank you for joining us in our fight to GET

Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
TimothyPilgrim wrote: I doubt there is anywhere in North America (don't know about Mexico though) that has traffic half as bad as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg9f93gpfbo At least there's some skill in evidence there...unlike in this video from Moscow:

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
LarryT wrote: But it's never gonna change - if anything drivers will continue to get worse. We need to raise the drivers lic age to more than 16 and extend the Learner's Permit time so they can get some experience. That won't help. A longer learner permit will just give them more time

Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Flashing headlights means you want to pass. Headlights off and on mean you are going to yield, as in, its safe for whoever to pull back into your lane. Kaleb's comment lines up with my own experience. I've observed that signal many times, and occasionally used

Re: [MBZ] So I need a 3rd car.

2006-09-26 Thread Curt Raymond
In fact after I made that big list I found a small money 300D a couple towns over on eBay. Hopefully it'll stay small money, the auction ends tomorrow, I emailed for clarification. This car will probably end up being driven a bit by the wife as her new 20 mile daily commute burns alot more gas

Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
Hendrik Riessen wrote: No that's optional. Some of the big companies do but most don't. And the drivers seem to spray-paint them out on the ones that do.

Re: [MBZ] flashing

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
andrew strasfogel wrote: Here (MD/DC) it's illegal to flash one's high beams. You should probably flash your LOW beams, not your highs, anyway. You want to signal to the driver, not dazzle them. ;)

Re: [MBZ] Tattle tale

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
redghost wrote: I call the troopers to get them to go after the trucks dumping tin and chunks of stuff on me as they pass me. Never have had the pleasure of seeing one of them get pulled over. Maybe if it killed me? They just passed a law that makes it a gross misdemeanor if an unsafe

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: Jim I bought a good iron tip not a gun. I took one look at that gun and said no way. You also need some good solder, and may find that some sort of solder removal device (I use a Solda-pullit) to remove excess will come in handy. And do not overlook the paint

Re: [MBZ] Equinox list o' cars

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/211360318.html -- 450sl $5k Must have the even rarer alloy wheels with hubcaps? And what happened to the fog lights? The interior is obviously Bamboo, more of an orange than tan by any reasonable description. I wonder what

Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head

2006-09-26 Thread Chuck Landenberger
That bus driver sure had somebody looking over his shoulder! On Sep 26, 2006, at 9:57 AM, David Brodbeck wrote: At least there's some skill in evidence there...unlike in this video from Moscow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oKGuOi8Waw

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

2006-09-26 Thread ts
thanks David! - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D Jim Cathey wrote: Jim I bought a good iron tip not a gun. I took

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake support joint

2006-09-26 Thread Gary Hurst
you are not coming to the rustyQ, little tommy? On 9/25/06, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend of mine has an '87 300SDL in need of new brake support/caster joints. I've been under the car and it looks like the job can be done with the coil springs in place, unlike the 123. Can it?

Re: [MBZ] License plate placement

2006-09-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
During my first visit to Seattle, my buddy slammed on the brakes every time he approached a signal that turned yellow. He told me that the fuzz threw the book at anyone caught running even a yellow light. Is this still true?. On 9/26/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 24

Re: [MBZ] Leaky fuel onto a hot exhaust! 123 design flaw?

2006-09-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Subframe mounts in the REAR of a 300TD WAGON? Huh?? On 9/26/06, Barry Stark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew - Jim's right. Do the rear wheels have a lot of negative camber? Could be sub frame mounts. Barry BTW, I think my 1983 300TD rear end is too low. Is it a big deal to lift it

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake support joint

2006-09-26 Thread tom savage
Gary Hurst wrote: you are not coming to the rustyQ, little tommy? I am indeed, sir, now that I've realized that it is in fact on the 28th and not the 21st. I guess my RSVP on Banned was a little low key. Tom

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake support joint

2006-09-26 Thread Gary Hurst
i keep asking rusty why little tommy won't come to the rustyQ and he keeps telling me he doesn't know why you won't come confusing On 9/26/06, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: you are not coming to the rustyQ, little tommy? I am indeed, sir, now that I've realized that

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake support joint

2006-09-26 Thread Rusty
Bringing anyone with you? A significant other maybe? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of tom savage Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 2:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 brake support joint Gary Hurst wrote: you are

Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D

2006-09-26 Thread LarryT
David wrote:Soldering well is a skill you learn with practice. It's not hard, but like anything your early results won't look so good. One of the early mistakes a beginner makes is to heat the solder.Heating the wire (for example) to be soldered and allowing the solder to melt against

Re: [MBZ] 126 brake support joint

2006-09-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
Hursty...you mean Little Tommy as in Animal Stories Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 11:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 brake support joint you are not coming to

Re: [MBZ] Video upgrade card

2006-09-26 Thread RELNGSON
hit OWC and get a processor upgrade for $200 and maybe one of those snazzy ATI Radeon 9800 cards too Thanks. I'll check it out. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Dry Ice and Dents

2006-09-26 Thread Rhonald Angelo
Listers, anyone have suggestons for Paintless Dent Removal) I found two so far. I would rather use someone through a recommendtion. 1. http://www.dingdent.net/ 2. http://www.dentmasters.com/paintlessdentremoval.html Anyone have experiece with either of the above? Thanks Rhonald 1985

Re: [MBZ] Dry Ice and Dents

2006-09-26 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Rhonald, IIRC, you are in the DC area... I used to live there and thru MBCA had a number of Tech Sessions at DentDoctors, which I believe has evolved into DentMasters.. I had several jobs done there at the Montrose Road shop in Rockville... Very well satisfied Go back

[MBZ] INAT idle stop screws

2006-09-26 Thread 72benz250
Hi all, Forgive me if this comes up twice, I had an old address in my address book. [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have a 72 250 M130 US with the original Zenith INAT 32/40 carburetors. The Haynes manual states that the gap of the idle stop screws is supposed to be 2.3mm and stop at the float house

[MBZ] Anyone want a $500 Turd?

2006-09-26 Thread Donald Snook
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Re: [MBZ] License plate placement

2006-09-26 Thread David Brodbeck
andrew strasfogel wrote: During my first visit to Seattle, my buddy slammed on the brakes every time he approached a signal that turned yellow. He told me that the fuzz threw the book at anyone caught running even a yellow light. Is this still true?. I haven't heard that, but they are

Re: [MBZ] 1979 MB 240D 25K Orig Miles

2006-09-26 Thread dan elliott
Is that 25 or 125 kmi ? Dan Elliott 82 300D-T 100K

Re: [MBZ] License plate placement

2006-09-26 Thread redghost
It was lax for a few years, but now is getting more play. Too many people running lights and smacking into small children and the illegal immigrants On Sep 26, 2006, at 11:46 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: During my first visit to Seattle, my buddy slammed on the brakes every time he

Re: [MBZ] Video upgrade card

2006-09-26 Thread redghost
All that talking made me rush out and get myself a G4 sawtooth. Curses! I had just gotten the dumb G3 tower set up with panther and a faster CPU. Well, progress. Will have a new toy to play with. On Sep 26, 2006, at 1:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hit OWC and get a processor upgrade

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