Re: [MBZ] Recommended primer for painting a small area

2010-06-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Larry, Thanks, and I'll give them a call. When I ordered the paint at their online site, no primer choice was allowed. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 4:00 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Fred, never let a good crisis go to waste! Obvious to me that you need ANOTHER donor car! Honey, I can buy a new prechamber for $300, or get an entire used car for $200. Is it OK if I store the used donor car over at [fill in name of friends]? -Max -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Hard start problem returns- Update

2010-06-21 Thread MG
That is a possibility that I didn't want to contemplate. It's in the bottom of the valley and not a fun job to get to. It does have a bit more then the usually heard about 100,000 miles on the pump. I guess I may have to ask about that the next time I go to Jacksonville. Manfred Date:

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Frederick W Moir
Max. My wife's wise to that one! Penalty of marrying an intelligent woman. A friend did offer a parking space, and boy was I tempted! Did get the pre-chamber threads cleaned up, the injector fits smoothly and torques down to spec. We'll see, Hmmm? Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/21/2010 7:17 AM,

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Tape a thick piece of wood in place above the injector, on the underside of the hood, so you don't need a new hood as well after that injector launches. On second thought, Honey I need a new hood AND a pre-chamber... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
On 6/21/2010 8:45 AM, Frederick W Moir wrote: Max. My wife's wise to that one! Penalty of marrying an intelligent woman. A friend did offer a parking space, and boy was I tempted! Did get the pre-chamber threads cleaned up, the injector fits smoothly and torques down to spec. We'll see,

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Don't forget Cadillac Ranch! --R On 6/21/2010 1:01 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Hi Don Everyone is asleep I should be to as it is late. We made it to Amarillo via route 66. It is sad to see how many towns are like ghost towns on the route - all in the name of progress. Stopped at the Route 66

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im still not sure if it needs a tranny or if the converter is not hooked up right OK Don wrote: And I have the tranny it needs --- On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 10:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I have a 87 190Dt -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So how did you like the Big Texan? Did you take the challenge? Did you go see that big canyon out there? Hendrik and Fay wrote: Kaleb,mate,,,not a worry, we know you gotta work long hours to feed the family and we where very hapy just to meet up with you for such a short time. On top

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Maybe the cam is locked up and bottom end is Ok. Take the chain loose to check. Bob Rentfro wrote: Noit moves not. Nothing. Bob R On Sun, Jun 20, 2010 at 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Does the cam shaft seem to move slightly, at least as much as the slack in

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Did you take 66 the whole way? Hendrik and Fay wrote: Hi Don Everyone is asleep I should be to as it is late. We made it to Amarillo via route 66. It is sad to see how many towns are like ghost towns on the route - all in the name of progress. Stopped at the Route 66 national museum, that was

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
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[MBZ] OT for you airplane junkies

2010-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Look at the rivets/screws? at about 2:50. h. And the landing gears on Russian planes are still designed for landing on Massachusetts roads. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Ozlahoma

2010-06-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
We'll like I said, when I am not working I don't eat that much and the good brews you put on also filled me up, unlike that watery mainstream swill. Hendrik who has to go and feed the donkey On Sat Jun 19 20:24 , OK Don okd...@gmail.com sent: We tried to feed up the Aussie crew, but you know

Re: [MBZ] Ozlahoma

2010-06-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Hey man, don't mess with the hair. Hendrik who would like to wish the list some peace, love and good vibes On Sun Jun 20 9:42 , Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net sent: Looks like a fun time. I think Hen is a hippie. Whahownt chew git a harcut boy? --R On 6/19/2010 11:24 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Honey, I can buy a new prechamber for $300, or get an entire used car for $200. Is it OK if I store the used donor car over at [fill in name of friends]? New: $300. Good used: $200, and comes in recyclable packaging. Sounds like a no-brainer to me! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread pm7088
Reply; Honey, I have 42 pairs of shoes in the closet, can I store my new lavender pumps on your side? Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber Honey, I can buy a new prechamber for $300, or get an entire used car for $200. Is it OK if I store the used donor car over at [fill in name of

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Frederick W Moir
Clowns, et al. The pre-chamber is $244 new from Rusty. Or $204 per his generous offer. I have managed to clean up the threads on the original, install injector and torque to spec. I cannot, however, find an '87 190DT for $200 within a reasonable radius of Boston, or anywhere else for that

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread WILTON
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[MBZ] FREE....1959 180 d diesel engine runs great

2010-06-21 Thread W140
FREEvintage antique Mercedes Benz engine (Arlington)Date: 2010-06-20, 7:59PM PDT Reply to: sale-aywv5-1802322...@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] classic 1959 180 d diesel engine runs great , The 4 speed transmission goes with it Email this posting

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
The twin of my '95 E300! You lucky dawgs... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik and Fay Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:29 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Reply; Honey, I have 42 pairs of shoes in the closet, can I store my new lavender pumps on your side? Now, but you can store them at Jane's house. Her husband has my parts car in the back yard. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
That's ONE! No text, no attachment... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:01 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber On 6/21/2010 8:45

Re: [MBZ] OT for you airplane junkies

2010-06-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
That's TWO! Drink another cup of joe before you strike out! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT for you airplane

[MBZ] FREE....1959 180 d diesel engine runs great

2010-06-21 Thread W140
That is Arlington, Washington STATE, About 50 miles NORTH of Seattle. I'm just forwarding it the List. I know nothing about it Walt Lasher Seattle W40 S350 FREEvintage antique Mercedes Benz engine (Arlington)Date: 2010-06-20, 7:59PM PDT Reply to: sale-aywv5-1802322...@craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
Can you get to somewhere like Detroit reasonably? Come accross the border and then fly Westjet to Wpg. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 4:12 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
Watch the movie What about Bob? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 4:36 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!!

Re: [MBZ] WHo SHould I DOnate the broke W123 to?

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
So, I am responding before reading the rest of the posts below, but have you confirmed it is toast? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:01 AM To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] WHo SHould I DOnate the broke W123 to?

2010-06-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
I would say so. After removing the valve cover, everything up top looks good but I cannot turn the engine over at all. All the force I care to muster with a 24 breaker barnada. Bob R On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 8:53 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: So, I am responding before reading the

Re: [MBZ] WHo SHould I DOnate the broke W123 to?

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
Seems odd. One would think that it should have just ruined some bearings and started to knock rather than seizing up. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 9:53 AM To:

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Max, I already told him he could store it here-about an hour 1/2 away. My wife likes that idea-means it covers up a driveway space that I might otherwise fill. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
What about Bob is one of my all time favorite movies, until it goes off the deep end... Another is the first 1/3 of Stepbrothers with Will Ferrell and John C. Riley. Utterly hilarious. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 11:52 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Watch the movie What about Bob? Randy

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
What Westjet airport would be across the river from Detroit?? On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 11:51 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Can you get to somewhere like Detroit reasonably? Come accross the border and then fly Westjet to Wpg. Randy -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] '84 190D heater valve

2010-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
You don't need to take out the battery, just take the grill thats over the wiper motor off, its right there plain as day. Now I need to find out why it isn't getting vacuum. -Curt Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:41:16 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
I should either have had it shipped or not brought my wife with me to get it. In either case I'd be driving it now rather than futzing with the red 190D. -Curt Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:47:50 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread tom tomscat
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Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
I think you need to get to Hamilton. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 10:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!!

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
How far is that from Detroit? Is there a shuttle? My sense of Canadian geography is pretty woeful. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 1:16 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: I think you need to get to Hamilton. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: How far is that from Detroit? Hamilton is about 300km from Detroit and 110km from Buffalo. Niagara Falls would be the closest US city. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Converted AC question

2010-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
The AC on the 84 300SD was converted at some point to R134, looks like it was a proper job (whatever that means). It was not blowing much cool so I put 1.5 cans of 134 in it, and it is blowing pretty cool now on a 90F day. But the compressor is making Unhappy Noises, kind of a graunching

Re: [MBZ] Converted AC question

2010-06-21 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Replacing lost oil is a good thing, and a little too much oil will simply rob you of some cooling efficiency (i.e. better to have too much than too little). What kind of pressures did you get? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread andrew strasfogel
Ouch. There goes my fly-around option to WInnipeg. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 1:47 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: How far is that from Detroit? Hamilton is about 300km from Detroit and 110km from Buffalo. Niagara Falls would be the closest US city.

[MBZ] rear axle bearings 84 300D 291,000 miles

2010-06-21 Thread Mike Esh
Is there a good DIY article out there on how to replace the rear (permanent bearings) on an 84 300D? Could/should axles be switched from side to side at this time? Thanks, Mike Whitehall, MI P.S. Still working on determining loss of diesel prime on same car. Slowly changing hoses as time

Re: [MBZ] Converted AC question

2010-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
I actually did not hook up the gauges (too lazy to get them out) and just put the can/hose/gauge on and dumped in the juice until it showed blue on the can gauge. I thought about getting them out, but then I realized I wouldn't know the proper pressures anyway, so it would be kind of a

[MBZ] Changing hoses etc.

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
My 115 300D finally got a bit of attention this past weekend. The vent hoses on the fuel tank would seep and drip when the tank was full. I let it run down to where the low fuel light was on and then changed out the hoses - all of them at the tank end. Got a bit of a shower in diesel a couple of

[MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

2010-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas
Be the first on your block! http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1801936274.html --R ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

2010-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble
No somebody REALLY needs this. Works better than syrup of ipecac. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Art-Car-Winner-/140418366386?cmd=ViewItempt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item20b1963bb2 Rick -- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
That must be just for WILTON. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 3:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this No somebody REALLY

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

2010-06-21 Thread WILTON
Well, I guess he got some enjoyment from the exercise - some spent it on gambling, some spend it on liquor, some spend it on fast women, some spend it on other foolishness, some just spend it. Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

2010-06-21 Thread WILTON
So, is it a '96, or is it a '93 - not that it really makes much difference. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 5:09 PM Subject: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs

[MBZ] 126 fuel sender removal

2010-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think I just realized you have to remove the back seat on a 126 to get to the fuel sender Not so easy on a 560 with the power rear seat. Crap. I probably need to remove it and clean it up. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91

[MBZ] 560 trunk locked

2010-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I was out working on the 560 a little yesterday and noticed the locks had locked themselves. I have noticed it seems to do this for some strange reason when sitting. likely I did not have the key in it. The first time it did it while sitting I did have the key in it and it locked, had to

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-21 Thread Allan Streib
Looks like my problem is the transaxle after all; I removed the rear wheels and found that the woodruff key that locks the wheel hub to the axle were sheared off on one side. The other side doesn't look much better off. Problem is the keys seem to be welded to the inside of the hub. I can't

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Found the dash in the pile o parts today, says 106K miles on the odometer. Seems believeable since an old guy owned it since new, then sold it to a college student, he graduated law school and gave it to his brother, who was sideswiped by someone, totaling the drivers side of the body. I couldn't

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread OK Don
Nothing but the best for our freinds --- On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: OK Don was kind enough to lend us one his Mercs, see attached picture. Hendrik who is doing route 66 the slow way -- OK Don Where di you find that photo???

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-21 Thread OK Don
I think you're in the better situation right now --- let's see, MB vs. VW -- hm. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 11:46 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I should either have had it shipped or not brought my wife with me to get it. In either case I'd be driving it now rather than

Re: [MBZ] Converted AC question

2010-06-21 Thread OK Don
Speaking of the gauges and pressures - do you set the pressures at idle, or 1500RPM, or what? Pressures seems to change dramatically as the engine is rev'd up. On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 2:53 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I actually did not hook up the gauges (too

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: I removed the rear wheels and found that the woodruff key that locks the wheel hub to the axle were sheared off on one side. Oh, goody, I called that one in my first message on Thursday... Mitch Haley wrote: If it sort of wants to go, that implies that it does shift,

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

2010-06-21 Thread OK Don
It's the space shuttle on top of the concord that kills it for me --- On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 4:29 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: No somebody REALLY needs this. Works better than syrup of ipecac.

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel sender removal

2010-06-21 Thread OK Don
Or just fill it every 100 miles or so --- On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 5:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I think I just realized you have to remove the back seat on a 126 to get to the fuel sender Not so easy on a 560 with the power rear seat. Crap. I probably need to remove

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel sender removal

2010-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: Or just fill it every 100 miles or so --- My Citation's fuel gauge died 3 years before the transmission died (probably open ground, it pegged the meter full time) For the first year or so, I could beat on the dash and get an accurate reading. For the last two years, I just

Re: [MBZ] 560 trunk locked

2010-06-21 Thread Peter Frederick
It's a two way pump (but the pump is in the trunk.). Find one of the lines under the carpet and apply pressure or vaccum until the locks cycle open and the trunk will be unlocked. Replace the pump, it's probably defective and operating when it's not supposed to. Also check for loose

Re: [MBZ] Converted AC question

2010-06-21 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace the compressor before if fills the system with shrapnel -- if it's knocking, you can TRY adding oil by removing it, dumping out what's in it, and adding the correct amount (128 mL if i remember correctly, but check first). Use only PAG oil with that system, the compressor does NOT

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread OK Don
Did you get to Albuquerque today? Find the old town area? Are you watching the fires at Flagstaff on the news? It's right on your path --- Bob - you are a ways South of the fires, aren't you? On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 12:01 AM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: Hi Don Everyone is

Re: [MBZ] rear axle bearings 84 300D 291,000 miles

2010-06-21 Thread Rolf Martin-Hoster
I followed the DIY @ pp or bw cant remember which. Do yourself a favor and get an extra crush washer. -Rolf Mike Esh wrote: Is there a good DIY article out there on how to replace the rear (permanent bearings) on an 84 300D? Could/should axles be switched from side to side at this time?

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
On Jun 21, 2010 5:47 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Did you get to Albuquerque today? Find the old town area? Are you watching the fires at Flagstaff on the news? It's right on your path --- Bob - you are a ways South of the fires, aren't you? On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 12:01 AM, Hendrik and Fay

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
There isn't just a keyway through the wheel? Can't just get a piece of key at the hardware store and drive it through? A friend of mine had a mower that the keyway rotted off the axle, I was mowing his lawn and ended up rolling down a big hill backwards when that wheel lost all traction... I

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
Ehh, whatever. I did like the car, my wife hated it though. I'd have liked the 45mpg. -Curt Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:06:15 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
Yes...I'm way south of there. A friend who lives up there has the air tanker helicoptors filling their huge water bucket thingys from his lake. Nasty stuff since it's so freaking windy up there. Bob R On Jun 21, 2010 5:47 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Did you get to Albuquerque today? Find

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-21 Thread Curt Raymond
You got it before me but I got it also! I'm reasonably sure I can get a wheel for you if you need. If you wanted to take a ride to northern Maine I'm absolutely sure I could get you a pair of wheels... -Curt Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:11:23 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To:

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD Front Seats

2010-06-21 Thread George Larribeau
If I still lived in San Francisco the condition of the seats might be different (and most likely would not care about maintaining the AC or getting R12 at the crack house ..or its ebay equivalent ) The 100 plus summer days is a killer. the car lives outside in the sun. I drive it about 60

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-21 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: There isn't just a keyway through the wheel? Can't just get a piece of key at the hardware store and drive it through? There is a slot in the hub where the key sits but I can't drive the remains of the old key out. It really acts like it's welded in,

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-21 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Allan Streib wrote: I removed the rear wheels and found that the woodruff key that locks the wheel hub to the axle were sheared off on one side. Oh, goody, I called that one in my first message on Thursday... Yeah I popped the little cap off the hub

Re: [MBZ] 560 trunk locked

2010-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I will check under the carpets for vacuum lines, I knew on the old cars they ran under there and you could tap into them but I had never looked at a 126 before for that. Peter Frederick wrote: It's a two way pump (but the pump is in the trunk.). Find one of the lines under the carpet and

Re: [MBZ] 560 trunk locked

2010-06-21 Thread dave walton
Try disconnecting battery for a bit to reset the pump? Unless of course the battery and fuse is in the trunk :-( -Dave Walton On Monday, June 21, 2010, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I was out working on the 560 a little yesterday and noticed the locks had locked themselves.  I

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Got even further we are in Gallup. Have heard about the fires,just like being home, I'm sure we will work it out getting around them. On Mon Jun 21 17:59 , Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com sent: On Jun 21, 2010 5:47 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Did you get to Albuquerque today? Find the

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
Watch out for the native americans panhandling in the parking lots Bob R On Jun 21, 2010 7:26 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Got even further we are in Gallup. Have heard about the fires,just like being home, I'm sure we will work it out getting around them. On Mon Jun 21

Re: [MBZ] Ozlahoma

2010-06-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
No she still has a few years to go. Hendrik who has to type quick because the El Rancho hotel has no triple power points in the room On Sun Jun 20 11:09 , 'WILTON' wilt...@nc.rr.com sent: BTW, has Georgia finished high school, yet? If so, is she considering a university, and, if so, where?

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
There is a slot in the hub where the key sits but I can't drive the remains of the old key out. It really acts like it's welded in, odd as that seems. All the stress that sheared the key ended up swaging it into place. It only _looks_ like it's welded! Well, that's my take on it anyhow. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
BFH + propane torch Nuff said. Walt On Jun 21, 2010 10:41 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: There is a slot in the hub where the key sits but I can't drive the remains of the old key out. ... All the stress that sheared the key ended up swaging it into place. It only _looks_ like

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD Front Seats

2010-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
It clicks like slipping rears or something. Exactly. There are little cables that pull out of their sockets, disconnecting the gear. and (on the drivers seat), I seriously doubt if I took it apart, I would ever get a new cover over the old foam ...if the old foam did not denigrate Foam?

Re: [MBZ] Converted AC question

2010-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
Speaking of the gauges and pressures - do you set the pressures at idle, or 1500RPM, or what? Pressures seems to change dramatically as the engine is rev'd up. I believe the manual calls for 2000 RPM. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 126 fuel sender removal

2010-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey
I think I just realized you have to remove the back seat on a 126 to get to the fuel sender Not so easy on a 560 with the power rear seat. Crap. I probably need to remove it and clean it up. It's not under the first-aid box? (Too many cars...) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
Gallup has some great shops downtown for native (aborigine) artworkpottery, leather, silver, turquoise etc. I can't remember the name of the one (smaller) shop that was really good. The owner would be about 60 something now, appeared to be middle eastern descent. Got even further we

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel sender removal

2010-06-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:27:30 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: OK Don wrote: Or just fill it every 100 miles or so --- My Citation's fuel gauge died 3 years before the transmission died (probably open ground, it pegged the meter full time) For the first year or so, I could beat on

Re: [MBZ] 126 fuel sender removal

2010-06-21 Thread Dieselhead
I've never had one out, but I thought on a 126 and 123 the sender could be accessed under the first aid cutout. I think I just realized you have to remove the back seat on a 126 to get to the fuel sender Not so easy on a 560 with the power rear seat. Crap. I probably need to remove it and

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Hendrik and Fay
If you are talking about begging then it happened in a McDonalds carpark in Albequrque. On Mon Jun 21 19:28 , Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com sent: Watch out for the native americans panhandling in the parking lots Bob R On Jun 21, 2010 7:26 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote:

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-21 Thread Bob Rentfro
That's exactly what i'm talking about. On Jun 21, 2010 8:44 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: If you are talking about begging then it happened in a McDonalds carpark in Albequrque. On Mon Jun 21 19:28 , Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com sent: Watch out for the native americans

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread Fmiser
andrew strasfogel wrote: Here is the deal. 1) removing it from my car so you could have it, and 2) removing a 1985 300TD wagon engine from a rusty 1985 300TD donor car (both with my assistance and tools). 3) would of course be to install the wagon engine in the now empty engine