Re: [MBZ] Snook??

Nahh, the senior partners get the new luxomobile and Don gets to finally fill the tank up in the beemer. Hendrik Loren Faeth wrote: That sounds like every shyster's dream! A client with a big positive bank balance and a more or less blank check for fees! SNook will be buying a new BMW in 4

Re: [MBZ] howto for oil cooler line replacement?

Finally got to this job yesterday... it's actually went better than I expected. I had no trouble removing the old lines. I had treated the fittings with the acetone/ATF mix a couple of times over the past few weeks. I don't know if that helped, but they did open up without stripping the threads

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] clunker list

There were over 10,000 grand caravans on the list. Close to 20,000 if you count the crypsler version. I called the dealer, and was told they didn't qualify, and sure 'nuff, after the epa dinked with the mileage list they magically got 19MPG rather than the prior 18. I have a 2000 Grand

Re: [MBZ] VirtualBreadboard - simulator for electronics.

Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: Thanks for that, goes into my bookmarks pile for later persusal. OT, I've started using InstaPaper for this. You can then access them from anywhere you happen to be, on any computer. http://www.instapaper.com Allan --R Michael

Re: [MBZ] Balancing a drive shaft

Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net writes: It describes adding thicker nuts or larger washers on the rear flex disk mounting bolts to balance the rear section of the drive shaft - by trial and error. Yup, it sure does. Could be a real drag to get right! Sounds like my attempts to

Re: [MBZ] howto for oil cooler line replacement?

Glad to hear you were able to pull it off without a major hitch. The assembly/tightening sequence you describe is correct. At 10:17 AM 9/27/2009, you wrote: Finally got to this job yesterday... it's actually went better than I expected. I had no trouble removing the old lines. I had treated

[MBZ] Balancing ceiling fans WAS: Balancing a drive shaft

I have static balanced fan blade by weighing each blade, and adding weight. I use washers rather than quarters. a little cheaper! This does not take into account any imbalance in the motor/blade mounts. Your dynamic balancing does that. But, as you indicated, it is not always

[MBZ] OT: powercraft table saw

Does anyone know who made the Monkey Ward Powercraft table saws? I read about them online once, and it seems there is quite a following of the manufacturer's saws in the East. Now I can't find the article or remember the name of the manufacturer. I seem to recall the company was two

Re: [MBZ] OT: powercraft table saw

Does anyone know who made the Monkey Ward Powercraft table saws? PowrKraft? My dad bought a lot of that. MW had a nice store in Portland that always treated him pretty well, and he loved that he could go and buy parts for a 20+ year old tool at their service counter. name of the

Re: [MBZ] OT: powercraft table saw

Check out the resources at OWWM - Old Wood Working Machines. I have done some restorations of old equipment, and have found it to be the best resource for such things on the Web. You might have to join the forums (no charge) and post a question... www.owwm.com Dan --- On Sun, 9/27/09,

Re: [MBZ] Removing, was: Balancing a drive shaft, etc.

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Re: [MBZ] clunkers

Undoubtedly but as an example A124's are making between AUD20-30K, there are 11 E320 A124s on that list or round about AUD200K worth. What where they traded on? Modern junk that gets 20-30% better mileage? I can understand old heaps pre catalytic converter days but in the main these are

[MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

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Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

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Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 5:10 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: My SIL is trying to replace the rear view mirror in their '91 300E. He managed to seperate the mirror form the bracket at the ball joint, and can't get it back on the ball. I've tried laying the mirror on a flat surface and

Re: [MBZ] OT: powercraft table saw

I've just set up a ~60 year-old Craftsman drill press to do some fairly accurate drilling (for mods to my 7X12 lathe), only to find that the motor (which hasn't been run for about 15 years) is seized up. I assume that the bearing grease has turned to concrete. Any good tips out there how to go

[MBZ] I now own a running/driving 90 2.5 turbo

Looks almost exactly like the first 2.5 I had, the burgandy one that I bought years ago, sold to Todd, then bought back and sold again. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

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[MBZ] I'm back!

My Comcast account doesn't work here at guide dog school, so I'm using Gmail. My black Lab guide dog is now retired and assuming the role of pet dog. He has been replaced by a 90 pound Labradoodle. This dog would require more than just half of the back seat of a 300SD that's for sure! He

Re: [MBZ] Unique 240D

One persons ugly is another persons practical. Hendrik who likes practical Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: IMHO-all of this mpg talk misses the point-friggin ugly and should be punishable in stocks. But Fred-don't Brits now think In terms of litres as well? Dwight E. Giles, Jr.

Re: [MBZ] OT: powercraft table saw

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[MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

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Re: [MBZ] Unique 240D

Well yes-there is no disputing about taste. I guess I like my stock 240D enough to make the trunk work even with bungees when I take the grille to the chowdah fest, etc. Maybe a 123 pickup conversion would be nice. Like the 170D pickups in south America. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed.

Re: [MBZ] OT: powercraft table saw

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:25:05 -0700 Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: It looks like there are 4 screws holding in a bearing retainer on each end. Dismount the motor, take off pulleys, loosen caps, clean and repack bearings??? Any gotchas I need to watch out for? If it's a

[MBZ] another 16v parts/project

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-Mercedes-Benz-Cosworth-190E-16V-getrag-5-speed_W0QQitemZ230382270653QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSalvage_Parts_Cars?hash=item35a3da78bd_trksid=p4506.c0.m245 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL,

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

The flimsy construction of late 1950's and early 1960 american made cars is terrifying. I think the high speed expensive Italian ones were worse, but the lack of a substantial frame and the single sheet metal body simply smashed flat in accidents. I can still close my eyes and see the

Re: [MBZ] Bel Air vs Malibu and crumple zones

On Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:36:50 EDT relng...@aol.com wrote: To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crashed a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air into a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. The video speaks for itself and makes the need for crumple zones obvious.

[MBZ] 91 560SEL, what are these buttons?

Look at the pics of this 560, the one that shows the area where the heated seat buttons are, there are 4 buttons there. I have only ever seen 3, the 2 for the seats, and the middle one for the horn tone. What is the 4th one? I cant tell.

Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

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Re: [MBZ] 124 rearview mirror

managed to seperate the mirror form the bracket at the ball joint, and can't get it back on the ball. They're not supposed to come apart there. Oops. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 91 560SEL, what are these buttons?

ejection ? Ed 300E 2009/9/27 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Look at the pics of this 560, the one that shows the area where the heated seat buttons are, there are 4 buttons there. I have only ever seen 3, the 2 for the seats, and the middle one for the horn tone. What is the 4th one?