Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

2008-09-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Ah-the operative word in the deal is 'Benzload' of parts, not any other kind of load. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Saturday, September 20,

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

2008-09-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well I already sold the Green Goddess (79 240D) for Kaleb price or you could have had that. WE can sure find you a nice seasoned NE salt air/water car to send back with you. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Bill, I'll check with my friends in Mayport to see what JEA soaked them for this month...and I'll check the bill on our still-vacant rental property in Atlantic Beach..Rental market at the beaches is SLOW right now. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] W108 diff bushing

2008-09-21 Thread Mak
if you replace the carrier mounting do check the unit slot is placed correctly as the cut-outs ensure correct fore -aft flexing. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Loren Faeth
EH? trying to poison the planet with all that mercury! Aye? At 08:43 PM 9/20/2008, you wrote: HOLY SNOT! I start to get real upset when we go over $60... Of course the A/C hasn't been on since July. Very mild summer here this year. We burn about 500 gallons of oil and 2 cords of wood in the

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

2008-09-21 Thread Loren Faeth
I liked the picture labelled Old MB's in their natural environment. That one is laugh out loud appropriate! At 01:24 PM 9/20/2008, you wrote: At long last for your enjoyment the pics from the 2008 ChowdaQ http://home.gwi.net/~craymond/chowdaq/chowdaq2008.html -Curt

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 8:25 PM -0400 9/20/08, Bill R wrote: I am looking at an absolutely ridiculous electric bill for last month. I used the same amount of electricity as the same month last year, but my bill is much higher due a fuel surcharge. A normal Summer electric bill for the house and apartment would be

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread John Robbins
Bill R wrote: I am looking at an absolutely ridiculous electric bill for last month. I used the same amount of electricity as the same month last year, but my bill is much higher due a fuel surcharge. A normal Summer electric bill for the house and apartment would be under $400, this year it

[MBZ] Diesel vs Gas

2008-09-21 Thread harry watkins
I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Bill R
I change out light bulbs when they burn out, but having so many little ones running about they do tend to spend a lot of time on. Other than convincing my darling wife that she is not really hot, and the sweat running down her back must be from a thyroid problem [so her ophthalmologist thinks,

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

2008-09-21 Thread Bill R
Make the food good enough and I might find a reason to visit my sister in NH [hey, it's close when you start from Jacksonville.] BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 9:54 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Bill R
Are you asking if I have turned vegetarian? If you speak of the other kind of wind there is a 40-50' tree cover in our area. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2008 10:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Bill R
You could bump that market up a bit by providing helicopter transport in to the business areas. Terrible traffic coming in in the morning and going out in the evening. At least that is true for JT Butler Blvd, and I am assuming it is also true for Atlantic Blvd. and Beach Blvd. I avoid all of

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Bill R
Angelo - did you make it down to St. Augustine and have fish? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ANGELO GIAIMO Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 8:21 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? Bill, I'll check with

[MBZ] Warning from Comcast

2008-09-21 Thread Bill R
Just got a 'warning' from Comcast that any residence using more than 250 GB /month of bandwidth will be blocked as it degrades the service of everyone else. To use that much would require @ 50 million 5 kb emails, 62k+ songs downloaded or 125 2GB movies a month.Dang - I think I am safe, even

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Bill R
I think that deserves more than one. I'd give you at least a ten for that. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of M. Mitchell Marmel Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 10:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you?

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas

2008-09-21 Thread OK Don
I saw the spread at $0.10 early last week, but it was $0.50 yesterday. I doubt we'll see the good ole days again, but I'm getting more pessimistic in my old age. On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 12:42 PM, harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Bill R
Can we come sleep nights with you? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 1:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? Bill R wrote: I am looking at an absolutely

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas

2008-09-21 Thread Loren Faeth
$3.35 and 3.99 before the last hurricane (ike) they way up for gas. Now $3.35 and 3.89 Still 55cents difference here.still kind of a tossup for fuel cost. But Diesels still win for reliability IMHO At 12:42 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I

[MBZ] Transmission question

2008-09-21 Thread Wonko the Sane
The tranny slippage on my 240D (automatic) in reverse seems to be getting worse and worse. I still can't find that adjustment bolt that sometimes backs out -- maybe Kaleb can point it out next time he is in Iowa. But I checked the fluid level, thinking maybe it was low, when we got back from a

Re: [MBZ] Warning from Comcast

2008-09-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 2:25 PM -0400 9/21/08, Bill R wrote: Just got a 'warning' from Comcast that any residence using more than 250 GB /month of bandwidth will be blocked as it degrades the service of everyone else. To use that much would require @ 50 million 5 kb emails, 62k+ songs downloaded or 125 2GB movies a

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 2:26 PM -0400 9/21/08, Bill R wrote: I think that deserves more than one. I'd give you at least a ten for that. :D -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Warning from Comcast

2008-09-21 Thread Tom Hargrave
The issue is the latest software sharing craze - bit torrent - and it's sucking up a lot of internet bandwidth. And enough Comcast home users are doing it that they had to find a way to slow things down. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas

2008-09-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Happiness is 5 miles S of Warrenton on VA Rte. 29. @ $3.75/gal. for fresh diesel (everywhere else was $4.29 or thereabouts).. On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: $3.35 and 3.99 before the last hurricane (ike) they way up for gas. Now $3.35 and 3.89 Still

[MBZ] Bearing question - W123 300 turbo

2008-09-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
We took our first long trip in the 1983 30TD - from D.C. to Barboursville and Gordonsville in the Blue Ridge Piedmont country of Virginia. We drove along country lanes and charming little untouched towns, viewing miles of lovely open spaces. We visited James Madison's estate - Montpelier - which

Re: [MBZ] Transmission question

2008-09-21 Thread OK Don
I thought the issue with an over-full tranny was that the fuid gets whipped up into a froth - then can't lubricate parts, resulting in a tranny that grinds its self to bits. Maybe it starts with reverse? Would having too much fluid in the system have anything to do with slipping going

[MBZ] 300SDL East of Raleigh?

2008-09-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Yesterday afternoon 3ish I was traveling east of Raleigh NC and a nice looking cream colored 300SDL (I think that is what it was, couldn't get close enough to see for sure) got on the road in front of me, I followed it for a few minutes. 2 guys in it. Was that a lister? --R

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Mine went from about $0.10 / kWh to $0.15 a couple of months ago. Not fun watching the bill jump from $120 to $180 just like that. Mitch in Michigan. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] 408D Westfalia conversion. WAS 300SD RV

2008-09-21 Thread Rolf
http://hartford.craigslist.org/rvs/841393191.html I need a cold shower. -Rolf Wonko the Sane wrote: I can only assume that the owner was the individual doing provocative poses on the bed. On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 12:14 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And that comment from

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

2008-09-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Yes-that was Curt's genius -a great shot-we had to find 3 parking spots together. We all spent money there too. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

2008-09-21 Thread Rolf
LolZ The pics of the old MBs at the HF parking lot, *priceless*. -Rolf Curt Raymond wrote: At long last for your enjoyment the pics from the 2008 ChowdaQ http://home.gwi.net/~craymond/chowdaq/chowdaq2008.html -Curt ___

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics

2008-09-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Well-If I do say so, my wife made a butt kicking chowdah-she had to leave before the pics- drivng what used to be my 90 300D 2.5t. Curt's burgers and grilled sausages were outstanding- esp. with his secret bacon topping. And only about 5 miles from HF. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Mine went from about $0.10 / kWh to $0.15 a couple of months ago. When our power company's current contract with Bonneville expires I'm not going to enjoy losing our current $0.045/kWh rate much. (Or was it 5.5?) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL East of Raleigh?

2008-09-21 Thread Wilton Strickland
Not I. Wilton Goldsboro, NC - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 7:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] 300SDL East of Raleigh? Yesterday afternoon 3ish I was traveling east of Raleigh NC and a

[MBZ] W123 trim on C pillar

2008-09-21 Thread Hendrik Fay
Hi folks, gotta remove the trim that sits on the bottom of the C pillar, anyone got a clue on how to do this without the use of angle grinders or gas axe? Hendrik with a 123 that needs some loving ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-21 Thread OK Don
We measured the timing today - it's at 18 degrees ATDC, should be 15 +/- 1. It blows less (almost none) white smoke when it's at operating temp, and idles smoother, though still not as even as it should. So we drove it up to temp, and checked the timing again, thinking that the injection timer

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-21 Thread Wonko the Sane
Flying Spaghetti Monster gives Benz advice? Cool. I knew I liked that religion for some reason. On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Not according to my MB trained friend nor the FSM. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-21 Thread Peter Frederick
Factory Service Manual. Peter On Sep 21, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: Flying Spaghetti Monster gives Benz advice? Cool. I knew I liked that religion for some reason. On Sun, Sep 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Not according to my MB trained

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-21 Thread Wonko the Sane
Maybe. Maybe not. http://www.venganza.org/ On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 9:29 PM, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Factory Service Manual. Peter On Sep 21, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: Flying Spaghetti Monster gives Benz advice? Cool. I knew I liked that religion for some

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-21 Thread Peter Frederick
The combination of late valve timing (low compression) and late injection timing will get you into trouble. If it were me, I'd roll in a new chain,as the 60x engines appear to be rather sensitive to chain stretch and usually don't show much when well maintained (mine had no stretch at all

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-21 Thread Loren Faeth
Y'all Will have to excuse Lt Don this time. He has been eating way to much Awa corn this summah. Everyone (ELSE) knows FSM is Factory Service Manual! Don, Are you coming over for some BBQ tomorrow night? Hickory Park, 7 PM. MBCA crosscountry drive from East coast to the West coast to arrive

[MBZ] Trek to Starfest 2008

2008-09-21 Thread Loren Faeth
If anyone is within driving distance of Ames, IA tomorrow evening, you are invited for some good bbq and a chance to meet the folks driving coast to coast for the Starfest 2008. MBCA crosscountry drive from East coast to the West coast to arrive at Starfest 2008, in SF. Tomorrow night's

[MBZ] Alda Shimming, 124

2008-09-21 Thread Loren Faeth
I finally got around to shimming the alda today. The 300D would barely get to 80 floored before the fix. I have read a lot of accounts of the job, but there were a lot of details missing, so I felt i was flying blind It takes a 24 mm thin open end wrench. I had one from my HF 1/2 shaft