Re: [MBZ] trite-ish

2009-05-27 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Fmiser
> Jim Cathey wrote: > > Inductance? In a DC motor? I know that switch DC is > > non-cyclic AC - but after half a second, that should no > > longer apply. Then there is no inductance. > > > > Right? > > Not right. The clue: commutator. Doh!! DC switch on and off every rotation *sigh* Le

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread Fmiser
> OK Don wrote: > I sure hate it when one semi is driving 1mph (or less) than > another and decides to pass him. Takes miles to get by, > blocking both lanes the whole time. Yeah. Imagine how the passing driver feels. His foot is on the floor, the engine is against the governor. He may have been

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
LWB250 wrote: I'm so proud - he's decided that he wants to find a Datsun 280Z to restore. There was a 240z project on my local Craigslist recently. Appears to be gone now. There is a 280z on the Ann Arbor Craigslist, but it sounds like it's overpriced at $500. http://annarbor.craigslist.org/c

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Inductance? In a DC motor? I know that switch DC is non-cyclic AC - but after half a second, that should no longer apply. Then there is no inductance. Right? Not right. The clue: commutator. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fans

2009-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
I have ALWAYS wanted a 91 560SEL. I have a 89 but always wanted a 91 so it would have the cd changer in the trunk option. Mine doesn't have that. Has separate rear amplifiers, but the BE1480 is an all-in-one. The State could have the year wrong, of course. (They do on the Frankenheap.) -- J

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Rich Thomas
I think on #3 they were all pressured to "buy" cars to keep the company cash flow looking better (though I think they are all floated by GMAC or the like, which is also getting bailed out), and many of them balked at that though seems like many also took the cars, which they are now stuck for.

[MBZ] OT New girlfriends in Kiwiland

2009-05-27 Thread Rich Thomas
http://news.ninemsn.com.au/world/819015/mitsubishi-offers-free-goat-with-ute --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 change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread Rick Knoble
From: "Rich Thomas" I saw a Kcar convertible somewhere over the weekend, it was mighty fine looking. There is no accounting for taste :<) Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Mountain Man
Rick wrote: > Yes, I look forward to > retirement, when I can do all the things I have dreamed about Don't wait until then... By then, you won't be able to do those things. Ya better go into debt now and do those things you dreamed about. I just stopped dreaming. mao _

Re: [MBZ] Q's ?

2009-05-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
gt; URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/5f314689/attachment.html > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arch

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Rick Knoble
From: "Wonko the Sane" I have had four weeks of vacation banked for the last ten years. (I rarely take a day off.) That means I stay maxed out, and forfeit vacation time every two weeks when the direct deposit check hits the bank. Why not do the road trip of a lifetime? With four weeks ever

Re: [MBZ] flex fuel

2009-05-27 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] A/C Q's on a 126.....

2009-05-27 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread Rich Thomas
ass him. Takes miles to get by, blocking both lanes the whole time. -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/

[MBZ] Q's ?

2009-05-27 Thread WILTON
ermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/5f314689/attachment.html> ___ 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 change delivery options go to: http://oki

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Mountain Man
Wonko wrote: > Why not? DO IT!! mao ___ 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 change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercede

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel Jag

2009-05-27 Thread OK Don
-- > OK Don > Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/eac091ea/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread OK Don
if you ask me... > > Dan > > > -- > OK Don > Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/3978cc7b/attachment.html> __

Re: [MBZ] FW: Mercedes Question - favor for a friend

2009-05-27 Thread Bill R
I think they were talking high $20k to low $30's. For that money I suspect they would want pretty trouble free. Bill -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 6:39 PM To: Mercedes Discu

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Jag

2009-05-27 Thread John Freer
Interesting except: My 4 year old CDI gets better mileage (35 mpg) and is only .7 seconds slower to 60. What's the big deal? John On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 2:22 PM, archer wrote: > Jaguar XF Diesel S review > > The 3.0-litre unit comes in two power and torque o

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread Allan Streib
OK Don writes: > FYI - massive number of Highway Patrol cars just after the speed limit drops > to 65MPH 15 miles East (heading West) of Memphis on I-40. I saw 5 waiting, > and 1 with a catch. Several were in VA as well, but not as many as we saw > on the way East. In Indiana the state police

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread LWB250
r and > decides to pass him. Takes miles to get by, blocking both > lanes the whole > time. > > -- > OK Don > Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/merce

Re: [MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
OK Don > Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/818d56cc/attachment.html > > > ___ > htt

[MBZ] Counts on the trip

2009-05-27 Thread OK Don
benz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/818d56cc/attachment.html> ___ 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 change delivery op

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Jag

2009-05-27 Thread Allan Streib
"archer" writes: > Part of the Jaguar appeal is a combination of ride and handling that > eludes the German opposition. Jaguar, without appearing to try very > hard, manages to outride, outhandle and outdo the competition in > almost every measure..snip Yes, I'm sure it's a very nice ride ba

Re: [MBZ] Iinstalling Unwiredtools CLIMATE CONTROL

2009-05-27 Thread Bill R
I don't remember that, but it could well be. I'll check it sometime. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of MG Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 8:12 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Iinstalling Unwire

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
; from >> you? >> >> >> Bob R >> >> > -- The only absolute is that everything is relative. --Henri de Saint Simon -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Jag

2009-05-27 Thread OK Don
view.html > > -- > OK Don > Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/ada36fb4/attachment.html> ___ http

Re: [MBZ] A/C Q's on a 126.....

2009-05-27 Thread OK Don
ebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... UR

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley writes: > it's a command economy now Well, we've seen how well that works elsewhere. Ford will soon be the last operating major US automaker. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2009-05-27 Thread Mountain Man
Curt wrote: > What do you use to stabilize your fuel stabilizer? Classic. mao ___ 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 change delivery options go to: ht

Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fans

2009-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you live too far away Bob Rentfro wrote: All you clowns live too far away from me..or do I live too far away from you? Bob R Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 8

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Fmiser
> Mitch Haley wrote: > tyler wrote: > > Less voltage drop across cables = more current flowing > > through circuit > > > > Ohm's law states I=V/R > > But ohm's law is for resistive loads, not inductive. > In some cases, starter current can go UP as voltage to the > starter goes down. I thought y

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
ontent-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > All you clowns live too far away from me..or do I live too far away > from > you? > > > Bob R > > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: < &g

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] Diesel Jag

2009-05-27 Thread archer
Jaguar XF Diesel S review The 3.0-litre unit comes in two power and torque outputs: 236 or 271bhp, with 368 or 442lb ft of torque respectively. The transmission is a six-speed automatic. The secret to unleashing all this extra power is sequential turbocharging,

Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fans

2009-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Jim, what year is your 560? 1991. -- Jim ___ 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 change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
To get an idea how much improvement is possible, measure cranking voltage at the battery and at the starter simultaneously. Better, and easier, is to measure the voltage between the battery post and the starter terminal. (And for grins, between the battery's other post and the engine block.) W

Re: [MBZ] A/C Q's on a 126.....

2009-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
As for the A/C, I've thought about just adding more R-12 to keep it cooling hopefully, for another few years (and running with 1 of 2 aux fans) OR see if the fan can be replaced without removing the evaporator. Obviously, if the evap needs to come out, (to R/R the fan) then I guess we'll check

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fans

2009-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fans

2009-05-27 Thread Douglas
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Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread tyler
You have a good point, and it's probably what Marshall was getting at. Of course, as cables age and corrode their resistance can get higher, and eventually need replacement- especially if battery acid has seeped down the length of the cable, which is pretty common unless the car has always been

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread LWB250
We used to make battery cables out of welding cable cutoffs and scraps, which would typically be 4/0 cable with a rubber jacket and very, very fine conductors (not like a 4/0 that would be used for building wiring, for example.) I can say that in every instance where I did this, and I did it on

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I think his contention was that the stock cables were big enough and short enough that nothing I could put in would be any serious kind of improvement... Aha, the Marshall theory of "Mercedes engineers know more about car design than you do". Which, generally speaking, hol

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
vement is possible, measure cranking > voltage at the battery and at the starter simultaneously. > > Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/42c50c3b/attachment.html> ___

Re: [MBZ] FW: Mercedes Question - favor for a friend

2009-05-27 Thread WILTON
Well, if the price is reduced because of the car's "reputation" and significant warranty remains, it may worth taking the chance. 'May depend on one's comfort level/confidence in the car vs the money expended. For example, if I didn't pay much, I wouldn't expect as much as I would for paying mo

[MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread WILTON
'Found the radio code - 'sure works nicely when you can punch in the right numbers - Yee--Hah!! Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/3cda2ffa/at

Re: [MBZ] flex fuel

2009-05-27 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread tyler
I was assuming that the starter would be approximately ohmic over the range of voltages provided by different cables. Perhaps this is a wrong assumption? If so, I apologize- I'm really not sure. I imagine it would depend on the design and load of the motor. Tyler Mitch Haley wrote: But ohm'

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
tyler wrote: Less voltage drop across cables = more current flowing through circuit Ohm's law states I=V/R But ohm's law is for resistive loads, not inductive. In some cases, starter current can go UP as voltage to the starter goes down. I thought you had an education in physics? Mitch. _

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: Breaking news here and there says that almost all (like all but a very few) the whacked dealers had donated to the Republicans. I guess we'll have to wait to see if that story is real or not. A more likely theory is that the whacked dealers refused to overbuy on inventory

Re: [MBZ] A/C Q's on a 126.....

2009-05-27 Thread Peter Frederick
gt; Thanks, >> >> Angelo Giaimo >> Currently unemployed due to downsizing, and not being a crybaby about it. >> 1990 350 SDL Rodbender 276K Miles. >> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> <http://okieb

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Breaking news here and there says that almost all (like all but a very few) the whacked dealers had donated to the Republicans. I guess we'll have to wait to see if that story is real or not. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have been trying to figure that out myself, same with GM Allan Strei

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread tyler
Less voltage drop across cables = more current flowing through circuit Ohm's law states I=V/R Where I is the current, V the (fairly constant) battery voltage, and R the total circuit resistance. If the voltage drop across the cables goes down (due to their resistance, which contributes to tota

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
John Freer wrote: Mitch, First of all, that cartoon is 6 years old. Names were changed to protect the guilty. Secondly, why do you have to insert this crap into this List? First of all, I was seriously answering the question that Allan asked. Secondly: What cartoon? The one I sent to Banned a

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have been trying to figure that out myself, same with GM Allan Streib wrote: If these dealerships are franchise businesses, how do they "cost" Chrysler anything? How will Chrysler save any money by having fewer franchise dealers? Allan -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 50

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Marshall chided me and said that the starter wouldn't draw any more amps just because the cable is bigger. Maybe not, but the starter will see more voltage and spin faster because the larger cables have less voltage drop. That's what you really want anyway. To get an id

Re: [MBZ] FW: Mercedes Question - favor for a friend

2009-05-27 Thread Bill R
I sort of got the feeling that was part of the question: Should they be afraid of the 'lemon', or is it likely that the problems were fixed? It is under warranty for a bit yet. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf O

Re: [MBZ] A/C Q's on a 126.....

2009-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
downsizing, and not being a crybaby about it. 1990 350 SDL Rodbender 276K Miles. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/72688439/attachment.html> _

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
lers? > > Allan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/6b5add8a/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and u

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread tyler
I wonder why he would say that. A starter will draw more amps with a larger cable, because the resistance of the whole circuit is lower. If the starter cables are noticeably warm after a hard cranking session, then you will get a higher cranking speed with larger cables. If the starter cables (

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread John Freer
Mitch, First of all, that cartoon is 6 years old. Names were changed to protect the guilty. Secondly, why do you have to insert this crap into this List? On Wed, May 27, 2009 at 11:41 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Allan Streib wrote: >> >> If these dealerships are franchise businesses, how do they "c

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Does anyone know the trick for these diaphragm carbs? Scott -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/1f7abb13/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
gh(?) and knew about serious cold). IIRC he had several and had used them for years. > > -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/4caed0d5/attachment.html> __

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
you buying a new clam? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/8704cdc5/attachment.html> ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
. He now suggests that you run them dry as the risk is less that leaving the bowl full of 90% fuel. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/

[MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: If these dealerships are franchise businesses, how do they "cost" Chrysler anything? How will Chrysler save any money by having fewer franchise dealers? Only way I figure it is fewer dealers -> less competition -> higher retail prices. Higher retail prices -> dealers can

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread Mitch Haley
ernest breakfield wrote: Optima has this warning buried on their site: "Overcharging can cause the safety valves to open and battery gasses to escape, resulting in premature failure. These gasses are flammable!" perhaps the vent i'm seeing on the tops of the Optimas is what they're calling

Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Rich Thomas
ers' lawyer, you figure it out. Plan to ax dealers not Chrysler's decision -lawyer http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSN2632731920090526 --R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2009-05-27 Thread Barry Stark
Scott - It has been a few years since I have worked on many of those "pumper" carbs but as far as adjustments to the needle and seat, the parts that you would call the "float valve" in a float type carb, when you have it assembled to the point that you can view the needle seat relationship, the lev

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 42, Issue 146

2009-05-27 Thread dblidd
In the marine industry it is even worse, There is a good chance that the boater will get his engine started and head to the lake in early spring and the combination of cool, dense air and low octane from moisture in the fuel did a great job detonating and melting pistons. For the last 10 years m

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread tyler
I once saw someone whom had an old Volvo 740 diesel with low compression that needed to crank really fast to start. They had two optima red tops mounted side by side in the space of the normal huge diesel battery, and they were connected in parallel directly to the starter with enormous cables

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2009-05-27 Thread Scott Ritchey
ton had 10% ethanol to "help" the > local air > quality, outside of the metro area it didn't have that > much. Here in > Charleston I think it has some but not 10%. > > http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/may2009/bw20090514_058678.htm > > > --R >

Re: [MBZ] FW: Mercedes Question - favor for a friend

2009-05-27 Thread WILTON
If it's a "Lemon," what makes them think EVERYTHING has been fixed? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Bill R" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" ; "'Banned List'" Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 2009 11:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] FW: Mercedes Question - favor for a friend I need a favor for a g

Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread ernest breakfield
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Re: [MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Allan Streib
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Re: [MBZ] Dead battery?

2009-05-27 Thread ernest breakfield
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Re: [MBZ] Average Vehicle Scrapping Age

2009-05-27 Thread ernest breakfield
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[MBZ] OT More on Chrysler

2009-05-27 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2009-05-27 Thread LWB250
dn't have that > much. Here in > Charleston I think it has some but not 10%. > > http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/may2009/bw20090514_058678.htm > > > --R > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed...

[MBZ] A/C Q's on a 126.....

2009-05-27 Thread Angelo Giaimo
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Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fans

2009-05-27 Thread M G
n they come on. -- Jim -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/c7de0905/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2009-05-27 Thread pm7088
lity, outside of the metro area it didn't have that much. Here in Charleston I think it has some but not 10%. http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/may2009/bw20090514_058678.htm --R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://o

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

2009-05-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Missing air dam - should I care? W123 wagon

2009-05-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
hem on the car at all? > > > In ignorance, but thirsting for knowledge. > > > > > > Andrew > > > 1983 300TD 322K miles (odo stopped counting a week ago) > > > > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL:

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2009-05-27 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] ac flush gun

2009-05-27 Thread Luther
yes Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: is that thing refillable I guess? You just pour the flush into the bottle? Luther wrote: The contraption I used was a quart tank that you applied compressed air to and had a hose/nozzle to put into the a/c system and pushed a/c flush fluid through. http://www.na

[MBZ] 560 SEL

2009-05-27 Thread Jim Cathey
Got the new window slider in today, always fun to use a BFH and an anvil to fix your car. Got the door panel back on, but not the handles and trim. The Becker is WAIT-ing on my bench now. We'll see tomorrow if it wants a CODE, which I don't have. The AC is charged, using a test refrigerant. I

Re: [MBZ] OT Any "Q's" This Year?

2009-05-27 Thread pm7088
00 CD '87 190 DT -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090527/92346be4/attachment.html> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used p

Re: [MBZ] ac flush gun

2009-05-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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