Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Fred- I take it you are not in favor of the EU? Dwight 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 Frederick W Moir Sent: Monday, September 14, 2009

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

On Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:40:12 -0500 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Doesn't it also increase with temperature - tending to reduce current as more goes through it? Yes, the resistance of a tungsten filament lamp does increase with temperature. It's lowest when the lamp is off. Craig

[MBZ] REBUILT ELECTRICAL ACCYS

I have now replaced three lifetime warrented NAPA alternators in 60k miles. All installed correctly. I'm getting pretty sick of replacing them, even though it costs me nothing but an hour of getting greasy. Next time, Rusty. (I started this cycle before I joined the list and knew of Rusty.)

Re: [MBZ] REBUILT ELECTRICAL ACCYS

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[MBZ] Door sill covere

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Re: [MBZ] REBUILT ELECTRICAL ACCYS

theprofil...@dwx.com wrote: I have now replaced three lifetime warrented NAPA alternators in 60k miles. Crap. I had figured NAPA for the last place remaining to get reliable stuff. I guess we're down to OEM, crap, and high performance stuff that costs more than OEM and may or may not be

[MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

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Re: [MBZ] REBUILT ELECTRICAL ACCYS

Peter Hertzing wrote: I have started using a local rebuilder for Alt and Starters. Havent' replaced or sent one back since. My local rebuilder does good work, but gets serious bucks for a full job (like $125 for a Denso alternator I had him rebuild 10 years ago) but has always been good

Re: [MBZ] Door sill covere

On a 126, they are held in place by friction (a thin ridge of sheet metal slips into a groove on underside of the plastic); can just pry them up and push/tap them back down. '123 may be same or similar; not sure; 'don't think I ever a 123 one off. Wilton - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

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Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

Peter Hertzing wrote: All of the parts stores would sell me new ones, but didn't turn them anymore, even the stores like NAPA that primarily cater to repair shops would no longer turn rotors. My local NAPA turns rotors and drums, but the price is a lot higher than in the 1980s. Carquest has a

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

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Re: [MBZ] REBUILT ELECTRICAL ACCYS

On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 10:13:57AM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote: theprofil...@dwx.com wrote: I have now replaced three lifetime warrented NAPA alternators in 60k miles. Crap. I had figured NAPA for the last place remaining to get reliable stuff. I guess we're down to OEM, crap, and high

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

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Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

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Re: [MBZ] Door sill covere

How do I remove the plastic door sill cover on a 123 so that I can slide the carpet back under it? I think they just pry upwards and off. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

I don't turn a rotor to remove an edge. Mount it on a drive wheel and spin slowly while I use a 4 disc grinder to remove the edge. That's what I do. Makes getting the calipers on and off much easier! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

R, et al. Moir is an alternate spelling of Moor. Also Muir, Mair, Moore etc. Comes from the Crusades when my Scottish ancestors were Killers of Moors. Part of the Gordon Clan. TMI, I know. Fred Moir Lynn MA Compression ignition for me. At 11:03 PM 9/14/2009, you wrote: Isn't Moir like a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Frederick W Moir wrote: R, et al. Moir is an alternate spelling of Moor. Also Muir, Mair, Moore etc. Comes from the Crusades when my Scottish ancestors were Killers of Moors. Part of the Gordon Clan. Does that make you a relative of our own Mao? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Not Mwa? Well, they seemed to have performed a useful service for the incipient empire back when. --R Frederick W Moir wrote: R, et al. Moir is an alternate spelling of Moor. Also Muir, Mair, Moore etc. Comes from the Crusades when my Scottish ancestors were Killers of Moors. Part of the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Dwight, et al. The E.U. is okay, I guess. A number of Italian, French and German warriors/politicians have tried to unite the continent, it wasn't until they all got together that it became something most could tolerate. The U.K. is fighting a fading battle to preserve its way of life, but

Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Mitch. Es possible. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 10:56 AM 9/15/2009, you wrote: Frederick W Moir wrote: R, et al. Moir is an alternate spelling of Moor. Also Muir, Mair, Moore etc. Comes from the Crusades when my Scottish ancestors were Killers of Moors. Part of the Gordon Clan. Does that make you

Re: [MBZ] Door sill covere

Yup that's all there is to it. Thanks all. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 15, 2009, at 10:37 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: How do I remove the plastic door sill cover on a 123 so that I can slide the carpet back under it? I think they just pry upwards and off. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OK, experts, what do I try next?

It really helps to have paper copies at times I guess. I have some books - will look to see if there's anything there that might help - Larryt OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Wonko

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

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[MBZ] Post-Apocalypse Planning

So will our diesels still start and run after the EMP blast? I would think so, if the starter and battery don't fry. The ACC probably won't, but it doesn't now, so that won't be an issue. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Post-Apocalypse Planning

Do you know something I don't? Yes they'll run, but good luck getting fuel at a filling station. A hand-powered pump to pull fuel from the underground tanks would be helpful but that's probably the least of your problems at that point. Here's a fun website to help you get ready.

Re: [MBZ] Post-Apocalypse Planning

On Sep 15, 2009, at 11:50 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: So will our diesels still start and run after the EMP blast? I would think so, if the starter and battery don't fry. The ACC probably won't, but it doesn't now, so that won't be an issue. --R EMP will take out the glow plug relays.

Re: [MBZ] Post-Apocalypse Planning

I could bypass the relay, just put a manual switch in there. The starter might not take the voltage spike though? Would not want to resort to hand cranking. Might have to do some rewiring to get everything happy again. Fuel can be stockpiled (there was a guy in the woodworkers club who was

Re: [MBZ] Post-Apocalypse Planning

Rich Thomas wrote: Fuel can be stockpiled (there was a guy in the woodworkers club who was some kind of fringe religion member, he had about 1000gal of diesel in a tote for the Y2K apocalypse that never happened) or can be made, or just run veggie oil. Making fuel, or running veggie,

[MBZ] OT 1966 American JenBach Diesel Air Compressor

This looks kinda cool. --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1375333710.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

Re: [MBZ] OT 1966 American JenBach Diesel Air Compressor

Around here, that's the sort of thing that the lawn sprinkler companies rent for a week when they blow the water out of the customers' systems in the fall. (the frost/freeze line is about 3-4 feet below ground level and the pipes are typically 12-18 deep) Mitch. Rich Thomas wrote: This

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

Well, Gump went to the car Dr. this morning. Had oldest boy fetch me at 7:10am at the shop and took him to school. Left the key in the box. Got home around 7:55, and settled down to breakfast and the paper. A bit after 8am call comes in. Shop can not figure out how to start her.

[MBZ] Girly movie Benz

Just saw Jane Austen Book Club. There is a bio, well, donut oil powered w115 in it. Looked worse than Gump. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___

Re: [MBZ] It seems I am overrun by 190Ds

Must resist throbbing in loins. With Gump at the shop and having agreed to no new cars for five years, because I will be driving Gump that long... I would love to take a manny off your hands for $500 clay On Sep 13, 2009, at 6:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Picked up another one

[MBZ] A real CFC program we can stand behind

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Re: [MBZ] Post-Apocalypse Planning

don't fry.  The ACC probably won't, but it doesn't now, so that won't be an issue. --R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090915/eed3dc8f/attachment.html

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Re: [MBZ] Post-Apocalypse Planning

The glow plugs can be started by directly jumping them- connect a jumper cable between the battery and terminal on the relay, and then start the engine. I really doubt that the starter or battery would be affected by an EMP pulse. My 190DT would probably lose it's idle control computer as

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

Redghost wrote: PULL REAL HARD, dude. Tells me that just ain't right but he will give it a go. I've seen mention on this list of wimps and small women being unable to start these cars. How hard do you have to pull? If I were in the mechanic's shoes, I'd quit trying after about a 20lb pull,

[MBZ] End times ride

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Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

What is that, the pull start rope? --R Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: PULL REAL HARD, dude. Tells me that just ain't right but he will give it a go. I've seen mention on this list of wimps and small women being unable to start these cars. How hard do you have to pull? If I were in the

Re: [MBZ] A real CFC program we can stand behind

Redghost wrote: http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/klunker.aspx OT for this list. Annoyingly enough, they only seem to want 'klunkers' that are actually worth $200. '9mm/38 special or larger' eliminates the pot metal .22 revolver that I'd like to sell for $200. I think those things

Re: [MBZ] Post-Apocalypse Planning

One of the reasons I am happy to have Gump. she will go on and on and on... using rancid veggie oil or rendered democrats when the collapse of Amerika happens. clay On Sep 15, 2009, at 8:50 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: So will our diesels still start and run after the EMP blast? I would

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

Well, you refer to my wimp and his mother here. I would guess it takes less pull than I am giving it in a properly set up car. It has gotten harder to pull recently, but I may have messed up the routing of the cable with recent valve adjustment, glow plug replacement and rebuild on

Re: [MBZ] OT mimosa tree

Rich Thomas wrote: And if you have a car anywhere nearby (like within a quarter mile) the little pink flowers will glom onto it like an oyster on a rock and stain the paint. Little green inch worms love them, and will drop down from the tree on invisible threads that you will get all over

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

The real problem is not the ease of removal of pads nor the cost of a new rotor vs turning one, it's that once there is a distinct lip on the rotor, the pads on the dual piston (not floating piston calipers) will contact the anti-rattle spring before the friction material is worn off. This

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

I don't think a W115 diesel needs to be any more complex to start than it was new in order to deter would-be thieves. Maybe it could be oiled or something? I don't remember the starting knob on my '74 240D being hard to pull at all. Tyler Redghost wrote: Well, you refer to my wimp and his

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

My cable is probably messed up, but I am not yet interested in making amends to allow easier starts. Maybe in a few years clay On Sep 15, 2009, at 12:44 PM, tyler wrote: I don't think a W115 diesel needs to be any more complex to start than it was new in order to deter would-be thieves.

[MBZ] Compressor death from lack of use?

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Re: [MBZ] wsh/wp

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Re: [MBZ] End times ride

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[MBZ] BRAKE CLICK QUESTION

My 300SD, 319k miles with a complete brake job ca 40k highway miles ago has just started making a slight click sound when brakes are applied. I can just barely feel it in the pedal, just when the brakes start grabbing, even gently. It seems to be coming from the RF. Any guesses? Dan 82

Re: [MBZ] BRAKE CLICK QUESTION

Aren't there some little spring wire clips in there to hold the pads in place? Maybe one of them is a goner and the pad is moving around? --R theprofil...@dwx.com wrote: My 300SD, 319k miles with a complete brake job ca 40k highway miles ago has just started making a slight click sound when

Re: [MBZ] wsh/wp

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Re: [MBZ] Compressor death from lack of use?

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Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

That is a strong spring -- my SIL had to use both hands when she borrowed my old 220D a few times. Peter -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Sep 15, 2009 2:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] assist with

Re: [MBZ] REBUILT ELECTRICAL ACCYS

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[MBZ] Oil cooler cutout

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Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

I use both hands and nearly pull my arm out of the sockets to get her going clay On Sep 15, 2009, at 1:58 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: That is a strong spring -- my SIL had to use both hands when she borrowed my old 220D a few times. Peter -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas

[MBZ] ChowdahQ and the W115 on ebay

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[MBZ] 240D mirror revisited

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Fred wrote: R, et al. Moir is an alternate spelling of Moor. Also Muir, Mair, Moore etc. Comes from the Crusades when my Scottish ancestors were Killers of Moors. Part of the Gordon Clan. Well - welcome, family. I am Gordon - one of the highland clans - can I say howdy to you? Makes me even

[MBZ] This One's for Woger

Of course, I am sure there are others who will appreciate it as much or better.. http://grainedit.com/2009/04/09/vintage-porsche-posters/ Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Mao, et al. Slange! Gathering of the clans in NH soon. Went last year and enjoyed it, won't go this year, no budget. Hadrian had the wall built with guard camps every few miles (stadia?) coast to coast to keep out the wild Scots and Picts. Not too successfully, the would slide in at night,

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

I have been told that rotors from the dealer are always the best. They somehow last longer than even the most expensive NAPA rotors. Same with exhaust parts - they just seem to last noticeably longer if the dealer parts are obtained. This from a guy that replaces a lot of these parts for a

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ and the W115 on ebay

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Well we hope you can attend next year-even though my family come from Cornwall, I respect the Scots Dwight 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

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Metrick Measure.

Several species of small furry animals gathered together in a cave grooving on a Pict. --R Frederick W Moir wrote: Mao, et al. Slange! Gathering of the clans in NH soon. Went last year and enjoyed it, won't go this year, no budget. Hadrian had the wall built with guard camps every few miles

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

Mountain Man wrote: I have been told that rotors from the dealer are always the best. They somehow last longer than even the most expensive NAPA rotors. Same with exhaust parts - they just seem to last noticeably longer if the dealer parts are obtained. This from a guy that replaces a lot of

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

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Re: [MBZ] 240D mirror revisited

(again!) and see if I can finally get it clean enough to work right. -Curt -- 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/20090915/b0177f97/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

Told him to PULL real hard after he gets glow. Says he did but she will not crank. PULL REAL HARD, dude. I think your knob is too tight. (And your later statement backs this up.) I'd quit trying after about a 20lb pull, wouldn't want to rip the thing out of the dash. Yes, if the plastic

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Compressor death from lack of use?

Yup. Mineral oil, sitting in air, things can rust. You end up with leaking reed valves, therefore low high side pressure. I've also had a screen clog up in the intake of the expansion valve. That, at least, is easy to deal with. Take it off and clean it! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Door sill covere

It just pops off. Dimitri Seretakis wrote: How do I remove the plastic door sill cover on a 123 so that I can slide the carpet back under it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ChowdahQ and the W115 on ebay

Theres a 220D on there now with a column shift. I didn't even know they came with column shift. The Franken part of the Frankenheap's name was the fact that it had been converted from column to floor shift. The column shifter was still there. (I'll let you guess where the Heap part of the

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler cutout

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[MBZ] Continuing mirror madness

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Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

Mitch wrote: Who was the official Marshall approved exhaust maker, Bosal? I paid dollars at the dealer 4 years ago. Those pieces were recently recycled into my current driver. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] W123 tank screen

My son did the work, and we changed the fuel tank screen tonight. The old one was quite gunked up. We unscrewed the hose from off the screen and fuel barely dribbled out. Socket would fit on the screen nut, but not able to get a handle onto the socket as the half shaft was in the way. The

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Re: [MBZ] A real CFC program we can stand behind

Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Annoyingly enough, they only seem to want 'klunkers' that are actually worth $200. '9mm/38 special or larger' eliminates the pot metal .22 revolver that I'd like to sell for $200. I think those things sold new for about $10 in the 1960s. Are those the

Re: [MBZ] OT 1966 American JenBach Diesel Air Compressor

On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:52:50 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: This looks kinda cool. --R http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1375333710.html For $1 you can't go wrong! Let us know how it runs. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

On Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:59:13 -0500 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: I have been told that rotors from the dealer are always the best. They somehow last longer than even the most expensive NAPA rotors. Same with exhaust parts - they just seem to last noticeably longer if the dealer

Re: [MBZ] Oil cooler cutout

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[MBZ] CNN the Coast Guard

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Re: [MBZ] W123 tank screen

If the gunk was black, you need to put stanadyne Biocide in the tank per instruction on the package. At 09:20 PM 9/15/2009, you wrote: My son did the work, and we changed the fuel tank screen tonight. The old one was quite gunked up. We unscrewed the hose from off the screen and fuel barely

Re: [MBZ] assist with diagnosis on no start

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Re: [MBZ] A real CFC program we can stand behind

On Tue, Sep 15, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Redghost wrote: http://www.sigsauer.com/CustomerService/klunker.aspx OT for this list. Annoyingly enough, they only seem to want 'klunkers' that are actually worth $200. '9mm/38 special or larger' There's a small window

Re: [MBZ] OT Brake Rotor rant

i would doubt it, but maybe. i've always preferred eberspacher on my cars. it's just made so german like! as much as the german's disturb me and fail to entertain, at the end of the day, i have a certain fondness for things germanic. the rifle at my side as i type this is an 8mm bolt action