Hi, all.
Car:- 190DT '87.
Problem:- Viscous fan.
I have a fan center from an M103 that fits into the metal fan blade
assembly and bolts up to the hub for a OM602.
Only caveat is that the control spring has a label on it that indicates
reverse (from OM602) rotation.
Is there any good reason to ob
I prefer to be able to use it more than once, so I probably avoid HF :-)
Jaime
On Mon, May 31, 2010 at 10:34 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>> Can anyone recommend a gauge set for testing CIS pressures?
>
> I got the Harbor Freight set once when it was on sale.
> But I haven't used it yet.
>
> -- Jim
>
Our CVs are LXs, not CVPIs. In fact mine is the same chassis number (P-73
IIRC) as the Merc Marquis, differing only in chrome trim. The Marauder is a
higher end performance Merc than the Marquis.
The CVPI has a different chip to allow higher speeds, an aluminum driveshaft
to handle the higher sp
Can anyone recommend a gauge set for testing CIS pressures?
I got the Harbor Freight set once when it was on sale.
But I haven't used it yet.
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But you had best hope none of the shingle granules are loose or it is
like ball bearings.
Yep! (No granules on our cedar barn roof, but a loose shingle
was a wild ride... The uninsulated 220V power lines to the well
pump would break your fall to the ground though.)
-- Jim
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I had a pair of cubes, but could not procure the cables. Lusted after
cubes for ages. Gave the slab system away long ago. I should have
held onto it and used the bits to get the cube running. Finding the
OS was going to cost $900.
Why $900? I have all but the last one. On CD's, for the
Hi there,
Can anyone recommend a gauge set for testing CIS pressures?
I'm considering this one:
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/ta33865.html
Thanks,
Jaime
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well until I poured the old sump oil into another oil bottle and found
the copper washer lying in the bottom of the drain
panooops...
BTDT, it's amazing how fast you can cover the hole with
your thumb while you put the washer back on one-handed,
then swap it back. You get a bit mes
I think you need to come to okie acres to demonstrate. I REALLY need to
learn to paint.
LarryT wrote:
Hi Rich -
I replaced my old compressor last year with a vertical tank, 25gal.,
5.1SCFM @ 90PSI. - Should be able to handle this paint job easily.
In a 24x24 - garage, with 9 or 10 double
I sent it out to a shop here in Raleigh NC that does truck drive shafts...
Thanks
Trampas
On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 10:46 AM, Peter Frederick wrote:
> Send it to someone who specializes, a local shop is extremely unlikely to
> have the necessary adapters to balance the shaft after replacing the
>
I took the transmission out of the E300D today and found that a needle
thrush bearing came apart and went through the gears. I wanted to check and
see how much new gear set was, verse finding a used transmission out there.
Thus does anyone have the factory parts manual and/or the repair manual?
th
This reminds me of the Leyland P76, built in Oz during the 70's, quite
an advanced car with aluminum body and V8 but ugly as sin, anyway it's
claim to fame was that you could fit a 44 gallon drum in the boot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leyland_P76
Hendrik
Greg Fiorentino wrote:
About 2 year
Well OK since we are confessing, just did a change on the 300TE and all
went well until I poured the old sump oil into another oil bottle and
found the copper washer lying in the bottom of the drain
panooops...anyway the old 103 got another 5 liters of fresh
Diesel oil. Maybe I will
Speaking of them, aren't the mercury marauders basically civilianized
interceptors?
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On May 31, 2010, at 17:22, "R A Bennell" wrote:
I have one of those too but mine has a bigger trunk. Hard to beat an
F150 if you
I have one of those too but mine has a bigger trunk. Hard to beat an F150 if
you want a truck.
Randy
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Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 3:15 PM
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About 2 years ago I needed to find a cheap reliable replacement for my son's
dead Ford Ranger. All the used imports were priced too high. I researched
Consumer Reports repair frequency stats, and determined that the mid-to-late
90s Crown Vics compared favorably to the better imports. We found a
I would love to put BeOS on the old 7200. But I need it as my
reference system for OS 8.x
Clay
On May 25, 2010, at 9:34 PM, Fmiser wrote:
E M wrote:
I've
also been told running XP on it as a second OS isn't as smooth
as they say, although I'm no techie, so why this would be the
case, I
I had a pair of cubes, but could not procure the cables. Lusted after
cubes for ages. Gave the slab system away long ago. I should have
held onto it and used the bits to get the cube running. Finding the
OS was going to cost $900.
Clay
On May 25, 2010, at 8:05 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
How soon can you safely sand and repaint?
Randy
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Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 9:51 AM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] 91 300D Paint
Hi Gang --
I repainted my MB l
Yes, I have it, no you can not have it. I would think the most
excellent OS 7.6 machine would be a Quadra 950, Max Ram (128 using
16mb simms) SCSI RAID inside with CDRW, onboard ethernet, 3x Radius
video for multi-monitor. Bus speeds are good enough for 56k modem,
but ADB-USB could do w
I had a client who had a half shaft changed out at a local tranny shop. They
put in the wrong one and it failed to
seal properly. In no time flat, he had no oil in the tranny and soon thereafter
needed a new tranny. Shop covered
it.
Randy
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I have a Nissan Frontier "king cab" (has two fold-down "jump seats"
behind the front seats -- not a full crew cab. OK for kids or short
trips for an adult.
It's a 2004, 3.3l V6 with 4WD and a 5 speed manual. Has a bed liner and
trailer hitch, AC, cruise control, power windows and locks. Factory
Let's not get started and the industry of education academics, I'll
got on all day.
Sadly, this is not limited to education, either -- most businesses
suffer from all the administrative (read high paid large bonus)
people being MBAs, the most useless pseudo-academic endeavour known
to man
Larry wrote: "Hope the contractor is Licensed, bonded & insured!"
And Randy wrote: "AND not a shell or bankrupt. Sometimes companies are created
just for a specific job in case things go bad. The builder walks away and
creates a new company for the next job."
All the defendants involved in the
We have a '97 Plymouth Grand Voyager that we bought new. It now has 108,000
miles. It's hauled new composite flooring for hte house, a used engine for
the SLC from MN, lots of lumber (2 4x8 sheets yesterday), has moved kids
between apartments multiple times, removed furniture from Dad's when he
mov
Is the paint some kind of nasty stuff where you need a fresh-air
respirator/face mask? Any problem with dust or anything in the paint?
--R
On 5/31/2010 1:49 PM, LarryT wrote:
Hi Rich -
I replaced my old compressor last year with a vertical tank, 25gal.,
5.1SCFM @ 90PSI. - Should be able t
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
7) realize you drained the "sealed" "not user serviceable" slushbox
transmission...
Back in the 1980s a friend had something similar happen to him.
Dropped off his Subaru at the local indy garage for an oil change.
Mechanic (the owner of the shop IIRC) drained the tranny.
Up
AND not a shell or bankrupt. Sometimes companies are created just for a
specific job in case things go bad. The
builder walks away and creates a new company for the next job.
Randy
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Did the county engineer review the drawings before issuing a permit. Or
maybe the const
If you do not need all wheel drive and you need something cheap and reliable
that will haul some stuff, forget
things like the Forrester and just buy a domestic mini van. Not exciting but
hard to beat if you want cheap. Should
fine a used one not too old for that money. Even brand new ones are n
My daughter has a 2010 Forester 5 speed manual and loves it. Huge sunroof,
great gas mileage, really nice to drive.
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From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr"
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 12:11:30
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re:
Is that not totally silly? Back when folks were actually getting an education,
most teachers did not even have a
BEd or BA. Now they have all the fancy education that is supposed to help them
notice children with learning
disabilities and they have essentially ceased to teach any of the children
Well, on the other hand, there is a superintendent that was a former
kindergarten teacher with only a master's degree. Everyone before them had a
PhD. In Indiana, you're unlikely to find a superintendent without a PhD.
In the district I used to work in, one of the requirements to even be
cons
Dan wrote >
That sounds like it should be!
Not in Va - at least in this county. A good friends wife taught here for
years and he constantly complained about the administrators with Phds and
MAs trying all kinds of experiments - and without any classroom experience.
Our coun
Hi Rich -
I replaced my old compressor last year with a vertical tank, 25gal., 5.1SCFM
@ 90PSI. - Should be able to handle this paint job easily.
In a 24x24 - garage, with 9 or 10 double fixture 4' fluorescents. No
special ventilation. I have several guns - most are $50-$90 guns from Hom
But you had best hope none of the shingle granules are loose or it is like ball
bearings.
Randy
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Sent: Friday, May 28, 2010 8:37 PM
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Subject: R
Dwight,
Thanks for the suggestion. I like the Subarus for their room - the AWD is not
something I have to have, so it's more or less icing on the cake.
Dan
--- On Mon, 5/31/10, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Find A Car/Truck on a Budget
To: "'Mercede
That's odd, as most school systems require 2-3 years classroom experience for
administration positions. The ones I've worked for did
Dan
--- On Mon, 5/31/10, LarryT wrote:
From: LarryT
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Snooks house
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Date: Monday, May 31, 2010, 12:03 PM
Dan,
I would recommend a Subaru forester-esp. If you have use for AWD. I just
sold one last fall with 100K miles for $5K. Had bought it new in 2001-no
trouble at all-did Jack & Beanstalk trade-my wife wanted a used SAAB
convertible.
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.
Very true. I try to remove that variable by running my window AC to get the
temp. down to 70F or so before I start spraying. I have to turn the AC off
when I use the compressor - if both run the breaker kicks out and I end up
standing in the *dark* - there I am - spray gun in hand, protective
Tell us about your setup and process, etc. At home in garage? Type of
equipment, "booth", lights, all that stuff...
--R
On 5/31/2010 11:51 AM, LarryT wrote:
Hi Gang --
I repainted my MB last week (the clear was lifting in places and
there was a spot of bubbling paint on one door) - I en
I won't have to go through 14 and 15, but I will have to drop those 2 nuts
into the engine compartment and have the orings fall off the stalk with no
replacements on hand...
On a similar note, I can tell you how a friend and I did an oil change on
his 03 explorer
1) get 5 quarts of synthetic
Great story! You wrote <>
That seems very common these days. Our problem is we are so heavily
overloaded with "Administrators" we will probably end up laying off teachers
(the only useful person in the whole school system) and keeping the
Administrators!
The people who are hired a
Modern paints are also subject to rather annoying effects from
humidity and temperature, too.
My brother painted his 75 300D -- cutting in on one day for door
frames, etc went perfectly, next day was cool and damp and it orange
peeled so badly he had to sand it down and re-paint again. Loo
R107 too, I'd bet.
Peter
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Hi Gang --
I repainted my MB last week (the clear was lifting in places and there
was a spot of bubbling paint on one door) - I ended up with more orange peel
than I would have liked - spent a week color sanding & buffing. Went back
to the paint store and asked them about the problem - the
about 78-85 61x diesels, 123 had the york up to 80, the 116 turbo always
had the r4
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Mon, 31 May 2010 00:39:00 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
wrote:
the R4
Where was it used?
Thanks,
Craig
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Sun, 30 May 2010 21:10:31 -0500
Only the suspension, no other parts similar.
Peter
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Of course, it's entirely possible someone decided to cut the holes
and didn't bother to tell any of those responsible for the structural
integrity of the building they were going to do so. Every
organization I've been a part of has at least one person who simply
cannot breathe if they don'
Last year I bought a '91 Toyota Previa minivan in mint condition with
160k miles on it for $2,850. Everything works perfectly, one owner.
I've driven it 20k miles since with the only cost being gas and oil.
Half-ton suspension, truck 4-speed overdrive automatic, bulletproof
2.4 liter gas. A
Aren't the 300's and the chargers really just w210's?
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On May 31, 2010, at 10:58, Donald Snook wrote:
Dan wrote: "OK, here's the deal: I may need to find a car/truck in
the immediate future with a limited budget of
Great!
I have to do one on my 87 this month, it's getting to hot to drive
with the windows open all the time, to say nothing of too noisy.
Huge PITA, but I have to even if I just want heat, since all the vac
servos are dying and it's impossible to replace a couple of them with
the heater
Did the county engineer review the drawings before issuing a permit. Or
maybe the construction plan containing the idea of cutting holes in walls
wasn't submitted with the plans? I'm trying to remember how the process
worked here when I built our garage. ---
Hope the contractor is Licensed,
Congratulations!
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From: "WILTON"
Date: Mon, 31 May 2010 10:50:48
To: mercedes list
Subject: [MBZ] Evapectomy
This week is the second anniversary of the evapectomy on my '87 300D; 'working
well, so far.
Wilton
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Can't believe how fast the past two years have passed! I feels more like 6
months since you were posting about the evap. Good job on the work Wilton,
I'm sure it's not a job you have any desire to do again! I remember some of
the pictures you posted. Yikes. It looked like one of those, "remove
Dan wrote: "OK, here's the deal: I may need to find a car/truck in the
immediate future with a limited budget of $5,000-$7,000. ?I want to find
something as late model as possible, and ideally a small pickup with a crew
cab, Nissan preferred. ?If it's a car I need something that can carry stuff,
This week is the second anniversary of the evapectomy on my '87 300D; 'working
well, so far.
Wilton
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Another goodun, Hendrik, and that's why I built the $2 sucker.
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, May 31, 2010 4:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again
You people are so soft, this is how you do it .Ma
John R. wrote: "Who signed off on those drawings? Wile E. Coyote (Sooper Genius)
perchance?"
The Engineer is blaming the contractor, the contractor is blaming the engineer,
everyone is blaming the architect. We are lucky, we represent the school
system. All we know is somebody screwed up big t
W123, W108/109 V8. W115 used a York.
Peter
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On Mon, 31 May 2010 00:39:00 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
wrote:
> the R4
Where was it used?
Thanks,
Craig
>
> Craig McCluskey wrote:
> > On Sun, 30 May 2010 21:10:31 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >> as far as the difference, I do not know. I think it all has to do
> >> w
Aaah the best rubbish to hide the old oil filter in is kitty litter
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On May 31, 2010, at 16:45, Hendrik & Fay wrote:
You people are so soft, this is how you do it .Man style
and girl style
Oil Cha
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On May 31,
OK, here's the deal:
I may need to find a car/truck in the immediate future with a limited budget of
$5,000-$7,000. I want to find something as late model as possible, and ideally
a small pickup with a crew cab, Nissan preferred. If it's a car I need
something that can carry stuff, like a smal
You people are so soft, this is how you do it .Man style and
girl style
Oil Change instructions for Men:
1) Wait until Saturday, drive to auto parts store and buy a
case of oil, filter, kitty litter, hand cleaner and a
scented tree, swipe the Visa for $50.00. 2) Stop by the
Bot
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
Walt, who beleives that there is no such thing as "ID10T proof"
The efforts to idiot proof everything just help to selectively breed a superior
strain of idiots.
Mitch.
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Hi ya gang, well that's it we're just about off, gotta pack the bags, do
a final check and then face the trauma of customs.
A big thank you for all your help and advice, we look forward to
catching up with a few of the list members, unfortunately we can't get
to meet everyone :'( but then we are
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