Re: [MBZ] a/c no worky

2009-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey
As a first guess, I'd say that the windings on the compressor clutch magnet might be shorted (at least partially). You could get the pulley/clutch assembly off a salvage yard car and try it. Parts out in the moving/vibrating/oil-covered/dirty end of things experience failures. Clutch coils,

Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-13 Thread dave walton
I did it at 180,000 miles. Just replaced the one rod. I now attribute the bent rod to hydrolock in that cylinder due to failure of the head gasket that allowed oil to enter the cylinder (oil-lock?). Given that the piston protrudes from the head when at the top of it's stroke and compress

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts

2009-10-13 Thread LarryT
Thx Pter - Very informative - will call Rusty if I need to order them. I will check condition to be sure. I know they are not leaking but the measurement will tell. If I need to change them it sounds like a god idea to soak the fasteners with some penetrating oil. A shooting friend

Re: [MBZ] 240D shocks again

2009-10-13 Thread LarryT
I bought a set of 4 left hand drills just for that occasion - although I'm in no hurry to try them out. ;-) But it's just a matter of time. LarryT 91 300D Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit:

Re: [MBZ] Fraudulent Credit Card

2009-10-13 Thread LarryT
Take a look at www.creditcards.com to find the best rates, best FF miles, etc. - LarryT 91 300D Does your business accept or need to accept V/MC/AE/Dis? We have the best rates 0% Interest Business loans. Visit: http://www.merchantreferralsolutions.com/A365706

Re: [MBZ] At the other end of the CL spectrum, $700 1984 190D manual 5 speed transmission

2009-10-13 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I'm tempted, but I wouldn't part this out. The only motor Kaleb has is in a complete running car that I can't take the time/money to go get. Also, I really don't need another project right now. Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on Delvac 1300

2009-10-13 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
They also have a sale on M1 synthetic, I think it is $30 for six quarts plus a Bosch oil filter. Isn't the Bosch oil filter a bad one? I remember Marshall saying that the Bosh fuel filter was not as good as the other German/Austrian filters. Max -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Wind tunnels

2009-10-13 Thread Rich Thomas
In summers in college I had internships at NASA Langley, the first summer I worked in the Hypersonic Research Division, we had 3 or 4 hypersonic blow-down tunnels that worked by sucking air through the tunnel into these huge vacuum spheres that were pumped down between runs. It would take an

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on Delvac 1300

2009-10-13 Thread Rich Thomas
I stopped by O'R yesterday, they had the Mobil non-synth for $1.99 and that deal with a filter, though at El Mercado de Wal, a 5qt jug of M1 was $21 and an AC filter at O'R was like $3. --R Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: They also have a sale on M1 synthetic, I think

Re: [MBZ] Wind tunnels

2009-10-13 Thread Rich Thomas
And at the top left in this pic you can see the vac spheres (a little larger than the spheres on the 123 wagon) of the hypersonic wind tunnels http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-351670-19.html --R Rich Thomas wrote: In summers in college I had internships at NASA Langley, the first summer

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on Delvac 1300

2009-10-13 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I just checked the O'reilly ad, M1 deal is 5 qts plus Mobil oil filter for $30. Isn't the jug of the 5w-40 turbo diesel at WW only a 4 qt? I just bought two of those jugs. Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

[MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] Is my transmission dying?

2009-10-13 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
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Re: [MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1414453871.html Finally, a Mog advert that actually is selling a Unimog. I bet you could haul a lot of groceries on that flatbed. Which is good, because you probably don't want to drive to the store very often in that thing ;-) Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on Delvac 1300

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I just checked the O'reilly ad, M1 deal is 5 qts plus Mobil oil filter for $30. Isn't the jug of the 5w-40 turbo diesel at WW only a 4 qt? I just bought two of those jugs. Sounds just like the deal Advance Auto had last month. M1 filter

Re: [MBZ] Wind tunnels

2009-10-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:08:31 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: And at the top left in this pic you can see the vac spheres (a little larger than the spheres on the 123 wagon) of the hypersonic wind tunnels http://content.zdnet.com/2346-9595_22-351670-19.html Uh

[MBZ] OT: Mac Snow Leopard bug

2009-10-13 Thread archer
Apparently, Snow Leopard (aka Mac OS X 10.6) has a habit of wiping out home directories when a user logs in to a Guest account following an upgrade from Apple's previous operating system: just Leopard (aka Mac OS X 10.5). Typically carrying the name of the user, the home directory includes all

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac Snow Leopard bug

2009-10-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 6:20 AM, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Apparently, Snow Leopard (aka Mac OS X 10.6) has a habit of wiping out home directories when a user logs in to a Guest account following an upgrade from Apple's previous operating system: just Leopard (aka Mac OS X 10.5).

[MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
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Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 9:28 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: This looks pretty cool: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5ba62a00-b755-11de-9812-00144feab49a.html Adapted for auto use, could be used to replace the radiator cooling fan and the HVAC

Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: This looks pretty cool: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/5ba62a00-b755-11de-9812-00144feab49a.html What pulls the air up through the tower, a bladed fan, an air pump, or some kind of magic? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread Rich Thomas
weight and increase reliability. Very respectfully, /s/ LCDR Max Dillon '87 300TD 315k miles Charleston SC -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091013/8ee59b02/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Yes, perfect for those green-car type folks who want 60+ mpg but all the modern luxuries. I suspect the price will drop once the Chinese get their factories tooled up. Patents, we don't need no stinkin' patents! Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
to the store very often in that thing ;-) Mitch. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091013/f2e46d78/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Good deal on Delvac 1300

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] Hey Mitch!

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] If this were closer I'd buy it

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread WILTON
A bladed fan. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 12:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: This looks

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac Snow Leopard bug

2009-10-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Hopefully not gone, but in some lost directory somewhere. This sort of thing is fairly unusual for Apple, most times there are not major oops sorta things in a released version, but I suppose anything is possible. Do a file search, it may all be there somewhere strange. Peter -Original

Re: [MBZ] a/c no worky

2009-10-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel
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Re: [MBZ] a/c no worky

2009-10-13 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino
Not that I have any experience with this whatever, but why not weigh the removed rod and try to match it with the new replacement? One could machine off excess weight, but that would not work if the replacement rod is lighter than the original. Does this make any sense?? Greg Fiorentino '85

Re: [MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Curt, Would be a nice addition to the hunting camp. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Greg Fiorentino wrote: Not that I have any experience with this whatever, but why not weigh the removed rod and try to match it with the new replacement? One could machine off excess weight, but that would not work if the replacement rod is lighter than the original. I believe the

Re: [MBZ] wind in the tunnel

2009-10-13 Thread RELNGSON
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[MBZ] Diesel Pug

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1415074558.html Too cool. I really like the Pug wagons... -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091013/fb2cf02c/attachment.html

[MBZ] Wow, who knew?

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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[MBZ] Cheap diesel ponton in Oregon

2009-10-13 Thread tyler
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Re: [MBZ] Cheap diesel ponton in Oregon

2009-10-13 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Wow, who knew?

2009-10-13 Thread Allan Streib
On Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:58 -0700, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1415306131.html - 123 $8750?!?? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Cheap diesel ponton in Oregon

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
tyler wrote: http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/1418329762.html I wish I were still living up there! Does 'runs awesome' mean it'll do 60 mph? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Cheap diesel ponton in Oregon

2009-10-13 Thread tyler
Perhaps a ponton isn't the right car for someone in such a hurry? Tyler Mitch Haley wrote: tyler wrote: http://salem.craigslist.org/cto/1418329762.html I wish I were still living up there! Does 'runs awesome' mean it'll do 60 mph? Mitch. ___

[MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-13 Thread tyler
Does anyone know if a W124 wagon (1987 300TD) can safely tow a 3500lb trailer? Would the transmission be up to it if a larger cooler was added? Could the engine cooling system keep up with such a load? What is the factory rated towing capacity? Tyler ___

[MBZ] DIBS!

2009-10-13 Thread LWB250
Back off, Wachsmuth, I saw it first. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290358658276viewitem= Dan -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091013/d061cb31

Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-13 Thread John Robbins
tyler wrote: What is the factory rated towing capacity? In Europe it's 750kg without trailer brakes, 2100kg with. Sedans are 1500kg with brakes. In the US... 0 kg. No chassis/brake/driveline differences that anybody knows about so I would roll with the European ratings. Does anyone know

Re: [MBZ] DIBS!

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
LWB250 wrote: Back off, Wachsmuth, I saw it first. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290358658276viewitem= Ya, but is there room enough for a M100 in there? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] DIBS!

2009-10-13 Thread tyler
Now that's cool LWB250 wrote: Back off, Wachsmuth, I saw it first. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290358658276viewitem= Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] DIBS!

2009-10-13 Thread Allan Streib
Is that a factory car or a Binz conversion? tyler casi...@usermail.com writes: Now that's cool LWB250 wrote: Back off, Wachsmuth, I saw it first. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290358658276viewitem= Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] Cheap diesel ponton in Oregon

2009-10-13 Thread Kevin Kraly
My favorite one is It's an easy fix. If it's so easy, just do it! It's so much better when things are sorted out. Kevin, still in Southern Kalifornia, between MB Diesels ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] DIBS!

2009-10-13 Thread Richard Hattaway
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Mac Snow Leopard bug

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] 220D no start

2009-10-13 Thread Redghost
I spent the rest of the day poking, yanking and swearing at the cable. Got it moved back, forward, right, left and inside out. I think the cable is too short to do all three functions. I can get the thing long enough to start, but it will not shut off, or it will be long enough to shut

[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Gasoline Prices]

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Diesel Prices]

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] 220D no start

2009-10-13 Thread Redghost
Thanks Craig, I drug out the shop manuals and the chiltons to peruse over beers. No good answers on just what the correct adjustment is. I suspect it needs the cable to be new. The old one lost the lead knot on the end that would have been right. I have it bent over to lock it to the

Re: [MBZ] 220D no start

2009-10-13 Thread WILTON
'Sure rough on clutch, tranny, drive shaft, dif., axle, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 220D no start I spent the rest of the day

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

2009-10-13 Thread LarryT
Hi Gang - I ended up taking my 91 300D to the local MB dealer - as in the pas they have provided spectacular service. I had them confirm the condition of my motor mounts - as suggested by those on the list, one MM was partially collapsed. Fortunately, only the drivers side needs to be

Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread LarryT
I'd like to put one of these fans on my 66 MGB but I think I'll wait for those evil rich people to buy and try them - that'll eventually push the price down into the reasonable range! ;-) It'd be nice to get rid of the fan blade! Jus not nice enough to pay over $300. for one. LarryT 91

Re: [MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
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Re: [MBZ] 220D no start

2009-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey
The old one lost the lead knot on the end that would have been right. I have it bent over to lock it to the slide mechanism. Hey Clay! Your cable's too short! Translation: you lost center wire length, so now the sheath is 'too long' and you don't have enough effective travel to accomplish all

Re: [MBZ] a/c no worky

2009-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm no genius when it comes to checking for shorts; do I just put a voltmeter on the powered wire and look for zero ohms resistance? An ohmmeter would be better. But yes, that's basically how you start. But look for obvious physical damage to the wiring first. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread OK Don
, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20091013/d8891c24/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
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[MBZ] More MB boards?

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] More MB boards?

2009-10-13 Thread Mitch Haley
I don't know if they have a classified section, but what about http://www.schumanautomotive.com/forums/ ? Mitch. ___ 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] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
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Re: [MBZ] Somebody want a mog?

2009-10-13 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. A couple of AT4's on the fenders and she would be ready for a Massachusetts commute! Probably Overkill! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. At 07:04 PM 10/13/2009, you wrote: Thats the ultimate hunting rig... Can you imagine Angie driving it to work? -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-13 Thread Peter Hertzing
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Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Bladeless electric fan

2009-10-13 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I'd buy it

2009-10-13 Thread Bob Rentfro
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Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I'd buy it

2009-10-13 Thread Peter Hertzing
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[MBZ] Mercedes-Benz for Sale - $500 (North Stonington, Ct)

2009-10-13 Thread tom tomscat
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Re: [MBZ] 220D no start

2009-10-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:31:27 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The old one lost the lead knot on the end that would have been right. I have it bent over to lock it to the slide mechanism. Hey Clay! Your cable's too short! Translation: you lost center wire length, so now the

Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Bore measurements on 140 SD

2009-10-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Then you would end up with bent rods again. Greg Fiorentino wrote: Not that I have any experience with this whatever, but why not weigh the removed rod and try to match it with the new replacement? One could machine off excess weight, but that would not work if the replacement rod is lighter

Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] Anyone tow with a W124 wagon?

2009-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey
My only concern is the car's ability to pull the boat and trailer up a launch ramp. And a very real concern it should be, too. As that trailer rocks back on the ramp it'll tend to lift the rear wheels off the ground. My son and I got a free ride down an embankment due to that factor. You'd

Re: [MBZ] More MB boards?

2009-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey
So I put a post on Peachparts and a guy has one for a good price but its 3.23 ratio as opposed to the 3.42 thats in it... I'm worried about getting into a Jim Cathey situation where I lose all my low end. The Peachparts crowd is all about taller gears for better fuel economy but I'm not sure I

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

2009-10-13 Thread harry watkins
Larry wrote: Additionally, they tell me the Injector Seals are leaking - not internal seals but the O-Ring and copper washer that fits inside the line where it exits the IP - so the IP doesn't need to be replaced - only the metal injector lines need to come off and a fitting inside the IP