While obviously beautiful, cars that are done to a museum-quality
resto seem more like sculptures to be put on a pedestal and admired,
rather than a car to be driven and enjoyed.
Since I did not win the $300M lottery a coupla weeks ago, I can't buy
that car and drive it as it was meant to be
I saw and even touched his Count Trossi SSK when I visited Paul Russell and Co.
in Essex MA some years back. Paul Russell had it on display in his restoration
shop at the time. What an incredible car that was!
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On Jan 24, 2011, at 8:16 AM, Rich Thomas
For all you diesel folks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osLc9qNRqzU
Jaime
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If you don't have an o'scope, will the pulses show up on a multimeter
set to 15v, or would it be a flickering short to ground? (run a wire
from Bat+ to the + probe; connect the - probe to the sender on the
trans) (with rear tires off ground on jackstands, in gear going
25mph+)
I think that
The SS, SSK and 540K were the royalty of the prewar MB. We had a
MBCA member who bought a 540K before 1970 and restored it. In the
mid to late 70s our section members got to see it and get the inside
story a couple of times before he sold it. It was (and is)
magnificent.
I saw and even
On Sun, Jan 23, 2011 at 6:59 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
..At least I think it's a 300E/D and not a W201...
http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/2174595137.html..
It's a 201 and the hideous oversized wheels don't help much.
Roger is correct---the decklid is much higher on a W124 and you can
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
If the wheels are in decent shape you ought to be able to resell them for
close to the asking price of the car, keep the parts you need, then sell the
rest to the scrap-metal vultures and come out even.
It's probably a 2.3 8v automatic, but what if it's a 5sp or a
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 5:16 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
While obviously beautiful, cars that are done to a museum-quality resto
seem more like sculptures to be put on a pedestal and admired, rather than a
car to be driven and enjoyed.
My thought too. Since
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 7:37 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
If the wheels are in decent shape you ought to be able to resell them for
close to the asking price of the car, keep the parts you need, then sell
the
rest to the scrap-metal vultures and come out
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
And he does drive
them through LA regularly, even ones that most people would think you'd
have to be nuts to take on the road in everyday traffic.
Like a 1929 Duesenberg?
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f19/crash-involving-1929-duesenberg-claims-3-lives-18114/
How cold was it? While watching that, I was feeling feelings I hadn't felt
since the days I had to start my 220D in Illinois in the winter.
Bob R
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 8:10 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
For all you diesel folks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osLc9qNRqzU
Did you depress the pedal when cranking? Why not use 5w40? Really bad to
let the engine rev that soon Nice gloves btw.
-Rolf
On 01/24/2011 10:10 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
For all you diesel folks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osLc9qNRqzU
Jaime
No one said it was likely to be profitable.
Unlikely to increase the value by doing something like that but you
might keep it usable. Need to be able to DIY.
Randy
On 21/01/2011 7:55 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net writes:
Rolf wrote:
I dont understand why people
Rolf wrote:
Did you depress the pedal when cranking? Why not use 5w40? Really bad to
let the engine rev that soon Nice gloves btw.
In this case, the oil pressure had gone past 3 bar long before the engine
started.
Anybody notice the cloud of steam Jaime put out every time he exhaled?
These things are about as profitable, or make about as much financial sense
as most restorations or modifications. As you say, that's not why most
undertake doing them. The challenge, fun, knowing you have a perfectly
restored car or the car you want, but seldom to make money, or even come
close
I think LR does drive all his cars, but he probably has a different idea as
to how they should be stored and enjoyed when not being used. LR looks like
a very organized, and minimalist kinda guy, where Leno, as much as I love
him and his collection, looks more like they type his wife would be
I have played that song in 4 cyl many times. Never had a 5 cyl in the fleet.
For all you diesel folks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osLc9qNRqzU
Jaime
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Yeah, had my foot about half way in. Bulky boots caused me the race it up a
bit more than I wanted when it started.
This car gets less than 3000 miles a year. In this case, I have no need for
synthetic oil. Its quite rare that I ever have to start the car when its
this cold. I'm a big Rotella
My last W123 240D did slightly better starting in similar temps (low single
digits). But I think this makes sense as its the same starter, same
battery, but one less cylinder of compression and friction to push through.
But overall, I couldn't be more satisfied. The car started as it was
Just because the pressure guage is pegged does not mean that there is
equal lubrication everywhere.
-Rolf
On 01/24/2011 12:39 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Rolf wrote:
Did you depress the pedal when cranking? Why not use 5w40? Really bad
to let the engine rev that soon Nice gloves btw.
In
Rolf wrote:
Just because the pressure guage is pegged does not mean that there is
equal lubrication everywhere.
Yah, but I assumed there was some everywhere in that amount of time.
OTOH, if it pegs at cranking speed, it might be too thick to flow decently.
Mitch.
I was thinking the GPs needed a look see as one cylinder started to
catch well before the others. A nice afternoon project when the weather
gets warmer. Nice battery, though.
Scott Ritchey
1982 300SD 230k mi
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Every MB Diesel I have had will peg the gauge at cranking speed in
cold weather.
Rolf wrote:
Just because the pressure guage is pegged does not mean that there
is equal lubrication everywhere.
Yah, but I assumed there was some everywhere in that amount of time.
OTOH, if it pegs at cranking
And his project for this weekend is changing the fried starter. ;-) hee hee
Ed
300E
On 24 January 2011 10:31, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I have played that song in 4 cyl many times. Never had a 5 cyl in the
fleet.
For all you diesel folks...
Just did that in the fall... I had the unfortunate experience of having a
starter solenoid get stuck on my last starter. Engine started, starter
disengaged from flywheel, but starter kept spinning. Luckily I was home so
I just disconnected the battery and pushed the car into my driveway. It was
That all the random advertising that takes place this time of year refering
to the big game or other euphamisms refering to the super bowl. Does the
NFL not allow people to say super bowl?
Bob R
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At the '95 Meadowbrook Concours d'Elegance Paul Russell's foreman informed us
that RL keeps all his cars licensed and drives each one occasionally.
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You got it. They want around maybe 6 years ago threatening to sue
every radio/tv/newspaper/individual who used the word. Now everyone
has to talk about the big game.
That all the random advertising that takes place this time of year refering
to the big game or other euphamisms refering to
Aw Woger, it would be perfect for you to take cruzin the hills of
Seattle. It would guarantee heads would turn when you take it to the
club!..
Unlike your superannuated self, I'm not hanging on to things past except
where justified. 201s are so old news.
RLE
I'll admit to using the starter to move my truck around when I only
needed to go ~ 40 feet...
That was with the 2.4 from hell though, so it was justifiable...
Walt
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 2:05 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Just did that in the fall... I had the unfortunate
On 1/22/2011 9:48 PM, OK Don wrote:
Also - I measured current with the ignition switch off - it showed periodic
(q 2-3 second) drains of 200 to 250 mA. that didn't last but a fraction of a
second.
That's where your problem is. Start pulling fuses until that stops and
go from there!
John
John Robbins wrote:
On 1/22/2011 9:48 PM, OK Don wrote:
Also - I measured current with the ignition switch off - it showed
periodic
(q 2-3 second) drains of 200 to 250 mA. that didn't last but a
fraction of a
second.
That's where your problem is. Start pulling fuses until that stops and
That's because the Europeans are WAY more evolved than we Yanks...
On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2011/01/for-mercedes-benz-art-cars-imitate-a-fantastic-life/
German surfer dudes wear skimpy red bras
Well, Actually yesterday morning, woke up to 9 below. Shoveled out my 350
SDL rodbender vbg that's been sitting in a snowbank for the past 2
weeks. One cycle of the glow plugs and it kicked over in less than 5
seconds of crank time.
Love that car..
Angelo
1990 350SDL 278K miles.
Sorry,
Maybe.
Or maybe that's their impression of Californians.
Mitch.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
That's because the Europeans are WAY more evolved than we Yanks...
On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
The radio is constantly a drain, but I don't know if it is constant
or intermittent. The clock uses juice too. Post 86 MBs will drain a
battery in 2-4 weeks if the car is not run.
On 1/22/2011 9:48 PM, OK Don wrote:
Also - I measured current with the ignition switch off - it showed
It is trademarked, just like Sweet Sixteen is in reference to
college playoffs, and is vigorously (jealously) guarded.
A gross mis-use of trademark in my view, but I've discovered I don't
count for much these days
Peter
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On first thought, one thinks that more advertising is good and that they
might well benefit from the electronics stores advertising buy a big
TV before the Super Bowl etc but then if one thinks about it, maybe
there are things they do not wish to endorse, like, drugs, porn,
prostitution etc
A trademark not defended can be voided.
Allan
R A Bennell b...@mts.net writes:
On first thought, one thinks that more advertising is good and that
they might well benefit from the electronics stores advertising buy
a big TV before the Super Bowl etc but then if one thinks about it,
maybe
Dieselhead wrote:
The radio is constantly a drain, but I don't know if it is constant or
intermittent. The clock uses juice too. Post 86 MBs will drain a
battery in 2-4 weeks if the car is not run.
I've noticed that the little Wal-Mart battery that was in the 16v when I bought
it five
Bob Rentfro wrote:
That all the random advertising that takes place this time of
year refering to the big game or other euphamisms refering
to the super bowl. Does the NFL not allow people to say super
bowl?
NFL is really aggressive about it's copyrights and trademarks.
_Really_ aggressive.
OK so what was the temp? It seems like it was cranking along then
slowed down, was this when you pressed the pedal to the floor? I
have noticed that the cranking seems to slow down when the pedal
is pressed, dont know if anyone else has noticed that before.
On 1/24/2011 9:10 AM, Jaime
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
OK so what was the temp? It seems like it was cranking along then
slowed down, was this when you pressed the pedal to the floor? I have
noticed that the cranking seems to slow down when the pedal is pressed,
dont know if anyone else has noticed that before.
I
I am not sure why, but as I said, when I have been in that
situation if I push the pedal down it seems to slow the cranking
down. I would like to know why.
On 1/24/2011 7:14 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
OK so what was the temp? It seems like it was cranking along
then
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
For all you diesel folks...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osLc9qNRqzU
Jaime
A wise man once said it is better to be thought a fool and stay silent, than
open one's mouth and prove them right. Unfortunately if I
On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 8:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
I am not sure why, but as I said, when I have been in that situation if I
push the pedal down it seems to slow the cranking down. I would like to
know why.
On 1/24/2011 7:14 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
I noticed that
On Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:18:15 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin
ka...@striplin.net wrote:
I am not sure why, but as I said, when I have been in that
situation if I push the pedal down it seems to slow the cranking
down. I would like to know why.
Sprays of nice, cold diesel cooling down the tip of the
yea probably. So what is the consensus? No pedal, half pedal? I
usually dont give it any pedal till its firing on almost all
cylinders then I start giving it pedal to rev it up.
On 1/24/2011 7:52 PM, Craig wrote:
On Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:18:15 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin
ka...@striplin.net
I first thought of the clock as well - but the pulses don't match any
timekeeping that I know of, and they aren't really consistent. Not even the
amount of current, though the duration is very short. I probably ought
todig out the o-scope and see what's up. (Hope it sitll works, hasn't been
turned
I'm using the free AVG antivirus on my laptop. Have been for about a year.
While I was checking my mail this morning, I got the window pop up saying an
AVG update was done that requires a restart of my computer. Same message
I've seen and heeded before. When I was done putzing around, I did a
FINALLY got my brother's computer working, after sliding off his
driveway last night and getting stuck!
I found another 512MB DIMM and stuck that it so the first 1GB is a
matched pair, swapped the PS (which I thought I'd done earlier, and
had, so I still have a good one for me DOS box at
Ah, that old blue screen of death. Get a bootable Unix CD or DVD and
fire it up, that will let you check out the hardware in case you
actually have a drive failure or something.
If it checks out hardware wise, find your installation disks (this
is XP, right?) and re-install the OS, using
it that's what it is
not mine, etc
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/2149208652.html
Mercedes 300 TD Engine only - $1000 (Ripley,WV)
Date: 2011-01-07, 6:45PM EST
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I have a 1985 300TD Engine. It is in great
That is what Andrew wanted I believe, but one kilobuck is a mite pricey, no?
--R
On 1/24/2011 10:34 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote:
it that's what it is
not mine, etc
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/pts/2149208652.html
Mercedes 300 TD Engine only - $1000 (Ripley,WV)
Date: 2011-01-07, 6:45PM
http://www.aircraftowner.com/videos/view/super-cub-landing-on-windy-mt-top_912.html
RLE
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I strongly recommend a memory test utility first, as bunk memory (or loose
memory, or a failing motherboard memory slot) will drive you nuts.
Peter
That, sir, is an understatement.
Rick
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I thought when the glow light goes out the plugs are done. I now
assume I am wrong?
You may.
I haven't driven my 240D all winter because I
can not get her to start once it's cold, and I'm talking sub 50's here)
Valve adjustment?
-- Jim
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I have no idear.
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