Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails

What about the guides in these motors? Do they wear/age? I know the Benz V8's are prone to guide failure. Hendrik harry watkins wrote: Wilton, I think this is a 617 engine but there are many tips and pictures that may add to your pile of information.

[MBZ] Antenna sticking

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Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails

Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 12:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails Wilton, I think this is a 617 engine but there

Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails

Mine's a 603.970, but all the same stuff likely applies. Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 12:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

So, is there a way, short of disassembling, to help out a radio antenna that has stopped going all the way down? You could remove the mast and try cleaning it out with solvent, then re-lubricate with silicone. I've had generally poor luck with this, though. It can work, but not usually for

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: You could remove the mast and try cleaning it out with solvent, then re-lubricate with silicone. I've had generally poor luck with this, though. It can work, but not usually for too long. Had the same problem in my 300D; I tried cleaning and lubing

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

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[MBZ] Leather?

LeBaron had its Corinthian leather; 'just saw a BMW ad extolling its Dakota leather. So, what is Dakota leather? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

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Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

It depends on what kind of mast you have. There were some that the nylon tail was toothed on, which would have to be replaced if the teeth are worn or damaged, or the other style, which used a more or less smooth nylon tail that the friction wheel grabbed between it and a pinch roller. If you

Re: [MBZ] European Headlights

OK, that problem solved - what I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is acceptable maybe I

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

I am pretty sure that Hirschmann aerials of that vintage use a toothed cord, the problem is a lack of maintenance (of which we are all guilty because it is one of those things that only gets attention when they play up), what Dan said was pretty right, even for the toothy variety. There is a

[MBZ] Keys and Light wipers?? -- 84 126

So the PO had another ignition lock/switch put in the car I recently bought, was vague on whether he got the same key and only had one set of keys to the car. I found the receipt but it does not say what the shop did, I want to get another key made, but not sure if this is an original

Re: [MBZ] Keys and Light wipers?? -- 84 126

On Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:06:47 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: So the PO had another ignition lock/switch put in the car I recently bought, was vague on whether he got the same key and only had one set of keys to the car. I found the receipt but it does not say

Re: [MBZ] Keys and Light wipers?? -- 84 126

'Sounds like the right type key for that era/model. If it works the doors and the trunk, too, I'm also thinking you have a match to the original; 'should be able to order one from Rusty via VIN. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To:

[MBZ] OT - Scam alert

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[MBZ] Football quote

On my iGoogle front page I have a quote of the day widget (well actually three pop up) and today it came up with this one, I thought some of you may be interested in Football is a mistake. It combines the two worst elements of American life. Violence and committee meetings. - George F. Will

Re: [MBZ] Keys and Light wipers?? -- 84 126

Did the SELs have wipers for the headlights? I think I have seen some around with wipers, was thinking it would be neat to put those on the car, no particular reason. The SDL's did! I think the 560's came with just about everything. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

There used to be a kit available to fix the roller problem. I actually replaced the roller in one of mine with a generic bearing-house roller. That was a large pain. This is the antenna that's now in the 250C. From the August 2001 archive of this list's predecessor: Folks, I was wondering

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes

[MBZ] I now have a suburban again

Just returned from Nebraska with a 95 6.5 diesel suburban. Its pretty nice complete with all the banks stuff on it. Hauled it back with the duramax on my trailer, which for the most part didnt even know there was a trailer with a huge suburban on it. This morning right off the bat it tried

Re: [MBZ] Leather?

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Re: [MBZ] European Headlights

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[MBZ] Carfax please WDBAB33A3CB009464

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Re: [MBZ] European Headlights

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Re: [MBZ] Football quote

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Re: [MBZ] Regular VS diesel prices

right now diesel is 1.89 here and like 1.65-1.69 for regular harry watkins wrote: I've seen the spread less than 20 cents. I may have done the math wrong in my head, or read the numbers wrong, but I saw a 16 cent spread at one station as I drove by. I sure hope the trend continues. Harry

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

I could see you with long sideburns driving an avocado green 126 Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:59:59 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Even an avocado green Benz along with a driver with long

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please WDBAB33A3CB009464

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[MBZ] Some people are just wierd

So I have been looking for a hood and grille for my 95 E300 and there is a guy who had an ad on craigslist in Olathe KS I believe who has a E320 engine listed. I emailed him week before last asking if he had the hood. He did. I told him I would try and come up on the weekend and get it.

[MBZ] OT: AA batteries

Anyone ever try this? Hard to believe! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/824477/6_volt_battery_hack_youll_be_amazed/ -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro

Re: [MBZ] OT: AA batteries

actually, I think this one is better http://www.metacafe.com/watch/971317/insane_car_battery_hack/ Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anyone ever try this? Hard to believe! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/824477/6_volt_battery_hack_youll_be_amazed/

[MBZ] Petrol Costs in Los Alamos

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[MBZ] Out our back gate ...

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Re: [MBZ] Regular VS diesel prices

Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: right now diesel is 1.89 here and like 1.65-1.69 for regular Here $2.14 for diesel and 1.79 for regular unleaded. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

The repair kit with new gears and rollers is still available as of last year when I bought one. Peter On Feb 22, 2009, at 3:01 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: I am pretty sure that Hirschmann aerials of that vintage use a toothed cord, the problem is a lack of maintenance (of which we are all

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

Yes, but you need both the inner and outer parts. Peter On Feb 22, 2009, at 5:20 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Can one buy just the little rubber grommet that goes between the body and the outside chrome cap? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Out our back gate ...

I like deer - they taste good. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 3:29 PM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] Out our back

Re: [MBZ] Leather?

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Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

On Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:29:34 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I could see you with long sideburns driving an avocado green 126 Not in a million years! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT: AA batteries

It seems than at Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:46:37 -0600, Kaleb wrote: Anyone ever try this? Hard to believe! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/824477/6_volt_battery_hack_youll_be_amazed/ It's faked. There are no AA cells in a 6 volt. -- Philip ___

Re: [MBZ] Petrol Costs in Los Alamos

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Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

hahahahahahahahaha Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:29:34 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I could see you with long sideburns driving an avocado green 126 Not in a million years! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Out our back gate ...

On Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:08:37 -0600 Tom Hargrave tharg...@hiwaay.net wrote: I like deer - they taste good. It's not hunting season and the local gendarmes would get upset at discharging something in my neighborhood. Maybe a bow and arrow, though ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: AA batteries

On Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:49:50 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: actually, I think this one is better http://www.metacafe.com/watch/971317/insane_car_battery_hack/ Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anyone ever try this? Hard to believe!

Re: [MBZ] UK lights

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Re: [MBZ] European Headlights

LarryT wrote: OK, that problem solved - what I was thinking, maybe I could by a set of headlights from a wrecker in UK for instance and have them shipped here? After seeing prices around the US a set runs around $300 or more. They must have plenty of these in UK - as long as shipping is

[MBZ] 1980 300D Climate Control

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Re: [MBZ] Out our back gate ...

So about 3 weeks ago I was sitting in my home office looking out the window and saw about 30 or 40 vultures in the woods about 100 ft away by a low swampy area. Went out later to investigate and there was a small dead deer, 2 pointer, half eaten in the woods. I noticed both rear lower legs

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

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Re: [MBZ] Out our back gate ...

Rich, Where is your here? Chuck Phoenix AZ On Feb 22, 2009, at 8:59 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: So about 3 weeks ago I was sitting in my home office looking out the window and saw about 30 or 40 vultures in the woods about 100 ft away by a low swampy area. Went out later to investigate and

Re: [MBZ] European Headlights

Speaking of European headlights, I just retrofitted my C140 (S500 coupe) with a brand new pair of European OEM Bosch Xenon headlight units. With the help of WIS and a little ingenuity, I now have probably the best upgrade I have ever done; that includes the W126 Bosch euros I installed in my

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300D Climate Control

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Re: [MBZ] OT: AA batteries

obviously, if only for the simply fact that 32 AA batteries would produce a 48 volt battery and not a 6 volt. however, i can't figure out how it is funny On Sun, Feb 22, 2009 at 9:11 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: It seems than at Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:46:37 -0600, Kaleb wrote: Anyone

Re: [MBZ] Out our back gate ...

especially as jerky or sausage! Luther Tom Hargrave wrote: I like deer - they taste good. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] Antenna sticking

No, Rusty cannot get it, or so I was told on the phone. Luther Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes. Call Rusty. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:20 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT: AA batteries

It seems than at Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:43:18 -0500, Gary wrote: obviously, if only for the simply fact that 32 AA batteries would produce a 48 volt battery and not a 6 volt. Well, if you were to take groups of 8 cells in parallel, and connect those groups is series, you would have 6 V and 8 time

Re: [MBZ] Some people are just wierd

I'd bet he thought the same of you :D So, when are we going to finalize our deal? Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: So I have been looking for a hood and grille for my 95 E300 and there is a guy who had an ad on craigslist in Olathe KS I believe who has a E320 engine listed. I emailed him