Re: [MBZ] Car find of the day: '65 220SEb for $2800 in LA

Max, How much is MBCA membership? Don't some dealers offer MBCA discounts on parts, etc? Thanks Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI-Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] OT, oil for my B/H 2 cycle Detroit diesel?

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[MBZ] Subject: Moose Day Chuckle[Understanding Engineers]

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GMC specifically prohibits multi-weight oils in a Detroit 2 cycle engines. Granted, but it would be nice to know _why_. Speaking of oils, I'm oiling a clarinet body right now. Mixed up my own, grape oil with grapefruit seed extract and Rosemary extract for preservatives... -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Older

My source, which I used to verify what I had head is here: http://www.tpub.com/content/constructionmixers/TM-5-3895-359-14-P/TM-5-3895-359-14-P0473.htm There are lots more sources on the web. I prefer not to use opinions, with the exceptions being women and single barrel bourbons. -- Pete

Re: [MBZ] Older

So they said that in _some_ applications the 15W40 didn't work as well as the older straight-grade oils. Never really said why, or what failure/wear was exhibited nor what the offending applications were. Still pretty thin, for those of us who want to know the why of why. -- Jim

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The explanation I heard for using single weight oils in air cooled engines (and I presume 2-stroke diesels as well) is that they run quite hot in comparison to liquid cooled engines, and the single weight oil is less subject to viscosity loss at that neat level. Lower viscosity means much

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Jim Cathey wrote: Speaking of oils, I'm oiling a clarinet body right now. Mixed up my own, grape oil with grapefruit seed extract and Rosemary extract for preservatives... I presume that's grape seed oil. Does the rosemary extract prevent the vegetable oils from going rancid? -- Philip

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I presume that's grape seed oil. Does the rosemary extract prevent the vegetable oils from going rancid? Yes, and one hopes so. (Also the bitter grapefruit seed extract.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

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Re: [MBZ] Older

Sound like a food network discussion. An edible clarinet. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:09

[MBZ] Dodging a bullet (again).

It's been a couple of interesting days here again -- called my parts supplier (retired MB mechanic) to get parts, this time bolt kits for the rear links on the 300D and a few other bits. So he says, what about your brother's engine? I say what about it, which engine?. Seems he got a

[MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

SWMBA is of the opinion that spending $1700 +tax to rebuild Gump's front end is a waste and a newer vehicle should be procured. This bedevils me. I am befuddled. What would I replace her with? What to do with Gump and all her spare parts? What would she be worth with all her parts and

Re: [MBZ] Older

I read the document about oil for Detroit 2-strokes. Sounds like Mobil 1 would be fine (although not recommended) IF you do oil analysis checking for wear. Certainly, M1 15W50 is going to have better film strength and higher viscosity at running temp than 30 weight oil, anyway, and has

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

Show her a picture of my wrecked car and reminder her that the econoboxes would be flattened completely. All it takes is one drunk or distracted driver.. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] B2 band?

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[MBZ] CL idiot of the week

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Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

Remind her what happened last time you tried to replace Gump? The 300SDL? Or am I remembering things out of order? On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 11:31:09AM -0700, Redghost wrote: SWMBA is of the opinion that spending $1700 +tax to rebuild Gump's front end is a waste and a newer vehicle should be

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Re: [MBZ] Car find of the day: '65 220SEb for $2800 in LA

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Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

Hmm-he says it already had new glow plugs and injectors. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:42

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

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Re: [MBZ] B2 band?

Redghost wrote: Car does not want to shift into reverse. That is a B2 band thing? Looking at a 95 s500 B2 failure results in reverse only and no forward motion. Run, don't walk, from a sick 140. You really don't want to attempt the Gump bit on a CAN-bus car. Tom

Re: [MBZ] Car find of the day: '65 220SEb for $2800 in LA

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Fawn Liebowitz? See: Animal House. -- 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:

Re: [MBZ] MBCA cost

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Re: [MBZ] Older

What I read was Multigrade oils have not provided performance comparable to Table L-4 shows the initial oil drain intervals for all Series 2- SAE-40 or SAE-30 lubricants in some engine service cycle engines used in the various service applications. applications. Because of this experience, the

Re: [MBZ] MBCA

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Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

SWMBA is of the opinion that spending $1700 +tax to rebuild Gump's front end is a waste and a newer vehicle should be procured. Perhaps, and NO! But I'm biased. Gump is a perfectly classy and odd little ride. Have you considered doing this stuff yourself? I was scared of that sort of thing

[MBZ] Older

Peter Frederick wrote: The explanation I heard for using single weight oils in air cooled engines *I used 10-30 on all my VW Beatles, no harm* (and I presume 2-stroke diesels as well) *I would not presume, I prefer S.A.E. Data* is that they run quite hot in comparison to liquid cooled

Re: [MBZ] sludge

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Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

My opinion is don't get rid of gump. If you buy another used car you can expect to pay around that much on repairs, overdue maintenance etc in a very short period. Front end work is basically maintenance as far as I'm concerned. Besides Gump is a classic which cannot be replaced with a later

Re: [MBZ] Older

Peter Frederick wrote: I read the document about oil for Detroit 2-strokes. Sounds like Mobil 1 would be fine (although not recommended) Holy crap, read this slowly! Mobile1 is NOT RECOMMENDED and that *SOUNDS TO YOU* like it would be fine. I can't argue with that. -- Pete

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It would have been nice to SEE those tables, and what oils were compared. Peter ___ 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

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Squeeze/collect enough of that grape, grapefruit, etc., oil and you can run your Diesels on it. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:10 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

What would I replace her with? Gump or SWMBA? ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 2:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump? SWMBA is of the opinion that spending

Re: [MBZ] sludge

Amsoil is NOT non-detergent dino oil, it's basically jet engine oil re-packaged. Supposed to have the same base as older formulations of Mobil 1. The inventor was a jet engine maintenance guy in the USAF and recognized the great superiority of synthetic oils and a marketing opportunity.

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

If we listened to women then there would be no classic cars on the road. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 29, 2009, at 2:34 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Show her a picture of my wrecked car and reminder her that the econoboxes would be flattened completely. All it takes is one

Re: [MBZ] Older

The document state multiviscosity oils are not recommended. It does NOT mention synthetic oils by name or type, which is why I would like to see the data (tables) not included. It does state that any oil meeting the listed SE/CD rating is adequate for use. This would presumably include

Re: [MBZ] sludge

The flying wing (Chance-Vought? I don't remember the manufacturer now) was probably late 40,s not 50's. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Just back from Boston

yeah, yeah, I know... It is another Wheaton in Norton, MA. Goofy looking place that really needs an update. Only 650 kids attending. clay On Aug 27, 2009, at 9:48 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:48:52 -0700 Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Lots of the small

Re: [MBZ] electric cars - was Cash for clunkers hits home

A Tesla drove past me yesterday. Somebody in the neighborhood has too much free cash clay On Aug 27, 2009, at 10:04 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:19:05 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: How many kJ in a 100 volt, 1 farad capacitor? U =

Re: [MBZ] College Tuition was Back from Boston

Thanks Dan, did the webpage of how stupid you are to make that much cash and the pain it will incur to educate the kid. Looks like we are going to be doing the full fee route. I think we filled it out wrong. clay On Aug 28, 2009, at 4:54 AM, Dan Weeks wrote: On Aug 28, 2009, at

Re: [MBZ] Just back from Boston

Ages ago I did my time all cash. With SWMBA getting through law school, twenty years ago, ended up with $18k in loans and the rest was cash. Tuition at that time was $14k/yr clay On Aug 28, 2009, at 5:55 AM, LWB250 wrote: I had direct knowledge of the forgiveness program for teachers,

Re: [MBZ] Just back from Boston

On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:24:34 -0700 Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: yeah, yeah, I know... It is another Wheaton in Norton, MA. Goofy looking place that really needs an update. Only 650 kids attending. I looked on their webpage. Though there are not too many pictures readily

Re: [MBZ] sludge

Northrop Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2009 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] sludge The flying wing (Chance-Vought? I don't remember the manufacturer now) was

Re: [MBZ] sludge

Yup, Northrup. The crash ended up being used as an excuse for the cancellation of the project, in spite of considerable discussion of whether or not it was deliberate substitution of the oil. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

A bit out of order. Went for the SDL, which I still lust after that model. Got her to look at a 91 SDL, but it was too large, so she tried the silly E300D and purchased that. I got conned into bidding on Gump by Kaleb. He did it as payback for taking the POS SDL off my hands. Five

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

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Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

She has been on the get rid of a car warpath for a few years.Her car is not bad at all. The rolling crap I drive makes her nuts. When her car has to visit the car doctor, she has to drive my stuff. Will not even attempt to drive Gump. Left with a 17 year old previa that smells of

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

SWMBA but the newer models seem to have a bit too much plastic On Aug 29, 2009, at 12:55 PM, WILTON wrote: What would I replace her with? Gump or SWMBA? ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Just back from Boston

Campus is a mash up of a few older buildings that span all periods of the schools history. Sad thing is that most of them have not been updated past that worn out 1971 high school remodel. clay On Aug 29, 2009, at 2:03 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:24:34 -0700 Redghost

Re: [MBZ] Just back from Boston

On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:04:09 -0700 Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Campus is a mash up of a few older buildings that span all periods of the schools history. Sad thing is that most of them have not been updated past that worn out 1971 high school remodel. Ah ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] Older

Peter Frederick wrote: It would have been nice to SEE those tables, and what oils were compared. Am I correct in assuming the document in question is a 1985 Army manual? I wonder if they are worried about 15W40 wearing out the viscosity extenders and turning into 15W in some applications.

[MBZ] Latest Project - NOT MB

Just posted some pics of my latest project - a Williams Doozie pinball machine. http://gallery.me.com/dpenoff#100109 This poor thing lived in a basement for who knows how many years with no glass and lots of crap stacked on top of it. I got it from the guy for next to nothing, but I've also

Re: [MBZ] Latest Project - NOT MB

LWB250 wrote: Just posted some pics of my latest project - a Williams Doozie pinball machine. http://gallery.me.com/dpenoff#100109 Single player with a four digit scoreboard? How old is that thing, 50's? 60's? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Latest Project - NOT MB

1968, to be exact. http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?gid=704 Williams did not build a lot of single player games like Gottlieb, so it's fairly rare even with the production numbers it had. Most single player EM (electromechanical) games only went to . Dan --- On Sat, 8/29/09, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

Oldest boy, (lazy turd) finally got his license and is now able to drive. Interesting, hmm? How about LT gets to walk, unless he does a little front-end work on what he'll also need to learn to drive a little bit? But I'm kind of a hard-ass on some things. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

Interesting, hmm? How about LT gets to walk, unless he does a little front-end work on what he'll also need to learn to drive a little bit? If that won't fly, how about an alternative? Pick your repair person, and offer him the services of Toby in exchange for the labor, you buy the parts.

Re: [MBZ] Latest Project - NOT MB

On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:43:52 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: 1968, to be exact. http://www.ipdb.org/machine.cgi?gid=704 Williams did not build a lot of single player games like Gottlieb, so it's fairly rare even with the production numbers it had. Most single player EM

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

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Re: [MBZ] Older

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looked, for  the OM603. Peter -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090829/36ff10a3/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

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, middlebury, Providence, Brown, Renselear, Wheaton, As in Wheaton, Illinois? Or some other place? Craig -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090829/72852c8c/attachment.html

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Actually, these games post date that type of insulation. The wires have what I understand to be a cloth covered woven insulation, which, while not ideal, holds up fairly well over time as long as it doesn't get wet. The worst thing that happens to these machines is lack of use. My Gottlieb

Re: [MBZ] Just back from Boston

Curt wrote: She was very odd but one of her friends could suck the proverbial golf ball through 50 feet of garden hose... You leave us with questions. How would you know this bit about her? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Older

On Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:45:31 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: My great uncles still farmed when I was little, there was this one French Canadian guy that drove a potato truck for them and had terrible trouble with oil consumption on his pickup. One time Uncle Pat asked do

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

Except suspension is easy. Bang out old, install new, get aligned. Hardest part about suspension work is getting ball joints out. If that's a problem, unbolt the thing with the ball joint and pay a shop $20 or so to swap the joint. You have to align it anyway. On Sat, Aug 29, 2009 at 02:54:44PM

[MBZ] If she hasn't yet, she will.

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[MBZ] grrr. siezed caliper

Well I thought I'd have a quick job of changing my brake pads this afternoon. On the passenger rear brake the inboard piston is siezed in the caliper. So just to get this done before Monday, I'm tempted to try AutoZone or Pep Boys tomorrow to see if they have one. The one on there now is one I

Re: [MBZ] Older

CD spec is about mid 80's -- it's been CH or CI for quite a while now. I believe the owner's manual for my 87 calls for CD or better rated oils. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

1700 to rebuild the front end? That seems a little high Redghost wrote: SWMBA is of the opinion that spending $1700 +tax to rebuild Gump's front end is a waste and a newer vehicle should be procured. This bedevils me. I am befuddled. What would I replace her with? What to do with Gump

Re: [MBZ] B2 band?

no Redghost wrote: Car does not want to shift into reverse. That is a B2 band thing? Looking at a 95 s500 clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

W116, W123, and W126 ball joints are a REAL PITA. My brother finally made a tool, without which we have ruined a couple pair. It's a LOT more than $20 to have someone put a pair in, the factory tool is $1200. Not fun. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] diff leaking

While I had my head under the car today working on brakes, I noticed that there's oil leaking out of the diff where the axle joins it. Is there a seal there that's replaceable? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] New W115 in the family - pass out the cigar lighters

Hello gang, Just took in another stray. A tidy but unloved W115 220 (M115 gas) with manual transmission and NO accessories. Original paint, perfect interior. Found it at the Pick'n'Pull via Craigslist. This is the car that I posted about earlier; the LAST thing I needed was another car, but

Re: [MBZ] grrr. siezed caliper

Depends on why it's stuck. If the piston is cocked in the bore, you can usually persuade it to come out, then you need a rebuild kit. Otherwise, yeah, they are all pretty much the same. Change the rotor -- I suspect the piston is stuck because the rotor is too thin and the backing plate

[MBZ] OT: MBCA Membership cost

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Check the brake hoses first, might be swelled shut Allan Streib wrote: Well I thought I'd have a quick job of changing my brake pads this afternoon. On the passenger rear brake the inboard piston is siezed in the caliper. So just to get this done before Monday, I'm tempted to try AutoZone or

Re: [MBZ] grrr. siezed caliper

Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: Check the brake hoses first, might be swelled shut Hoses and calipers are less than 2 years old. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

I told him he would not be using vehicles but SWMBA is a soft headed fool. Told him that he would need to work on Gump to be able to have car access. Not going to get lucky in the back seat of walking to prom. This summer he was doing summer classes and I would tote his but to school and

[MBZ] cv boots

I also noticed today that the rubber boots on the rear axle are looking dry and have surface cracking. I don't think any of the cracks are all the way through yet, I don't see any grease coming through. I've replaced CV boots on a front wheel drive car, is there anything significantly different

Re: [MBZ] Car find of the day: '65 220SEb for $2800 in LA

Many dealers offer a 10% discount on parts. If your local dealer doesn't, ask them to. But then we usually save MORE than 10% by buying from Rusty. Since I have no workable dealer within 100 miles, I just buy from Rusty. Much less hassle, other than the wait. I have enough cars, that if

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

Jim, this is the year of buckle down and break a sweat for him. I can not see tossing close to $200k at a school for him if he is not going to put forth the effort. I am sure that admissions folks are not interested in his ability to play WoW or have watched all episodes of Stargate. He

Re: [MBZ] grrr. siezed caliper

Allan wrote: Hoses and calipers are less than 2 years old. Push the piston in and then use the brake pedal to push it out again. Exercise it a bit and you might be fine, or, as Peter said, it might be cocked. I would try the exercise bit before I spend more dollars for a rebuilt. mao

Re: [MBZ] cv boots

Allan wrote: I've replaced CV boots on a front wheel drive car, is there anything significantly different about doing them on W123 rear axles? The MB boots are a different animal as I have been told. I can recall doing the boots on a Type 2 transporter - an easy job. However, the MB can is a

Re: [MBZ] Get rid of Gump?

There would be no payments, we do cash for cars. This entails a huge hit to the stack under the mattress. It would increase the insurance portion though. Another car with comprehensive would replace the rolling turd that is Gump. Also additional cost of having dork boy getting access

Re: [MBZ] Car find of the day: '65 220SEb for $2800 in LA

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