Get up, get up! It's nearly 11 AM already here in the EDST zone.
Wilton
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Wouldn't that be a bad chain tensioner letting the chain flop? Might be
replaceable if it's accessible.
Gerry
If it were a MB engine, or other ohc engine, that would be true.
However, it is a traditional merkun V engine with pushrods and the
cam very close to the crank in the center of the
If I have to tear into the door panel, I will, but any other ideas?
Only two wires go to the window motor, you should be able to
not only measure good continuity there at the switch, through
the motor, but to run it by applying 12V directly. (I used
a battery charger.) Up or down, depending
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngXNYnA-yBE
--R
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Mighty quiet. Time for another Sondy Tale.
RAUCOUS BAND
By Wilton Strickland
From 4 Feb 1978 to 8 Feb 1979, I was Director of Engineering, in charge of
construction and maintenance of all physical facilities at Sondrestrom Air
Base, Greenland. For two to three weeks during the holiday
Here ya go Max, right in the hood (more or less)
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html
--R
On 3/7/13 9:02 PM, Max Dillon wrote
Thanks Dan.
Wow, not one positive comment.
I guess that an R107 is probably in my future, if we add a convertible to the
fleet.
Mighty tempting, but, as usual, I guess I'll hafta let it go. Now, if it
were red ? Na, na; I couldn't stand it; there'd be too many girls
hanging around.
Wilton
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WILTON wrote:
'Reminds me: I need to write some Model A tales; got an A in
public speaking class at NC State College in about '55 for
impromptu speech, How to Start a Model A. Included generous
motions, sound effects - the whole bit. Audience was thrilled
and gave a rousing standing
On Mar 10, 2013 10:35 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Here ya go Max, right in the hood
(more or less)
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html
Sounds like it could be a good deal if the dreaded single-row timing chain
has been replaced.
Alex
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Mar 10, 2013 10:35 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Here ya go Max, right in the hood
(more or less)
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html
Sounds like it could be a good deal if the dreaded single-row timing chain
has been
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:53:24 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Get up, get up! It's nearly 11 AM already here in the EDST zone.
I'm up! I'm up! Actually, I've been up since 1000 EDT, but didn't check
email after about 1040 EDT.
Craig
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Isn't this the fish considered an invasive species that they are trying to
keep out of the Great Lakes?
Gerry
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1931 Model A Ford 5-window coupe. 'Bought it in Jun '53 moderately
restored. $150; sold it in '55 for $75; shoulda kept it.
Wilton
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From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 3:21 PM
Subject: Re:
List Friends:
My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator
because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller diameter part) are
stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part for ONLY $ 56.75 as opposed
to the list price of $ 113.51.
My question is: is there
Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct?
I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids, etc.,
but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to older
model years, but not all.
Just want to be sure before I do some brake fluid flushing this
I haven't used DOT 3 for at least 30 years now.
Use DOT 4, and I suspect it's what you need anyway since you have disk
brakes.
Peter
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No!!! DOT 4.
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On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct?
I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids,
etc., but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to
Thanks, guys. I could never remember which one was correct. I was thinking
the the later fluid (DOT 4) would actually damage some brake system components
if used in a car that required DOT 3.
Something else to add to the shopping list
Dan
On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:47 PM,
Something else I almost forgot - any recommendations for gear oil
(differential) as far as brands?
Dan
On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:50 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Thanks, guys. I could never remember which one was correct. I was thinking
the the later fluid (DOT 4) would actually damage some brake
--R wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngXNYnA-yBE
This might be a bit less conspicuous?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScsDvRYyitc
mao
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Here's a true tale. Wilton can save it to read when he gets up with the
chickens in the morning: [:o)
Gerry
As a young 20-something, when I went to work as the night lab tech at the old
Tampa Municipal Hospital, I was in hog heaven; working amongst a gaggle of
young, single nurses. One
On Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:31:06 +1030 Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com
wrote:
Well actually I am but for the lesser mortals I shall try and post it
in the message.
Thank you, Hendrik, for attaching the picture to your email.
Yes, that is pretty amazing. I wonder what all the gauges connect
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator
because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller diameter part) are
stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part for ONLY $ 56.75 as
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:53:02 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Something else I almost forgot - any recommendations for gear oil
(differential) as far as brands?
Mobil1, which is what I use.
Craig
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Here ya go Max, right in the hood
(more or less)
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html
Sounds like it could be a good deal if the dreaded single-row timing chain
has been replaced.
Alex
I don't see why you couldn't do that. Why not weld it to bolt head?
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On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an
Dan Penoff wrote:
Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct?
On W123's, DOT3 will cause the hoses to swell. So I suspect the
answer is no DOT3 - but I don't know.
-- Philip
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Congratulations for having 50 good years with her. I mourn your loss.
BTW, 'read it at 8:55 PM.
'Been 57 years since I've had to get up at 3 or 4 AM to take out a barn
full of cured tobacco.
'Been 32 years or so since I've had to get up that early for a B-52 mission
(they don't seem to tae off
As far as I know, DOT 3 and DOT 4 are compatible with the main
difference being that DOT 4 has a higher boiling point. So you should
be able to use DOT 4 in any vehicle that calls for DOT 3 (although the
cost is slightly higher). DOT 5 is NOT compatible and at minimum
requires a complete flush.
is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) manufacture a
replacement
Used? I think I spent about $5 to get something better
in the Frankenheap than loops of twisted 10-gauge electrical
wire. Failing that, weld bolts and heads together instead of
threading something?
-- Jim
On Sat, 9 Mar 2013 12:35:07 -0500 Gerry Archer
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=x3Bf0WhvsNkvq=medium
Isn't this the fish considered an invasive species that they are trying
to keep out of the Great Lakes?
Gerry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_carp
Ok, has anyone put together a buyers guide for these?
I suspect this car has some terrible cosmetic issue (like rust) as it has been
advertised for months and now he's dropping the price.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
On
That's a good one! Thanks for sharing.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Here's a true tale. Wilton can save it to read when he gets up with
the chickens in the morning: [:o)
Gerry
As a young 20-something, when I went
Second. Check to see if your car requires an additive to the differential, my
'95 does for the ASD.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:53:02 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Something else I almost
Father grew up on a farm that raised and cured tobacco as well as other
crops. Putting up the tobacco leaves on the sticks that were hung all the
way up to the top of the barn was not his favorite job as a kid.
Gerry
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
Congratulations for having 50 good years
Or repair the threads with a die?
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On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator
because the
Welding is messier and not as strong. Weld strength about 60K psi,
high-strength silver solder about 130K. Silver solder flows into tight
joint making more accurate joint.
Greg
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Kaleb:
How much for one of these used?
Greg
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013
Hard to replace missing material with a die :-(.
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Or
NO DOT 3 in ANY Mercedes Benz EVER!
DOT 4 only!
unless you change to DOT 5 with appropriate flushes.
I generally don't allow the DOT 3 junk on the premises.
DOT 3 will MELT YOUR PISTONS and DESTROY YOUR BRAKE SYSTEMS! (bow
to Marshall)
Dan Penoff wrote:
Brake fluid. DOT 3 for
No dot 4
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On Mar 10, 2013, at 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct?
I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids,
etc., but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to
I was lucky to have never had to go up on the tiers/racks in the curing
barn; I was often on the ground directly beneath the hangers getting sand in
my eyes.
Wilton
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There was an old Road track article that was a decent buyer's guide -
I've lost the link though.
On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:11 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote:
Ok, has anyone put together a buyers guide for these?
I suspect this car has some terrible cosmetic issue (like rust)
OK - a quick IXQuick.com search returned:
http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL/rt107.html
http://www.haygood.com/mb450sl1978.htm
http://mb107.com/
They might be of interest to you --
On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 9:05 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
There was an old Road track article
Turn it down one size, then thread it - just needs to be strong enough to
hold the geared head in place. Of course, a good used one is the preferred
option, IMHO.
On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.netwrote:
Hard to replace missing material with a die :-(.
On one of mine, I just took out the adjuster. the old Dissels didn't
have an adjuster anyhow. You just put a bar in to hold the belt
tight while you tighten up the bolt.
Hard to replace missing material with a die :-(.
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Not much there to turn down.
Turn it down one size, then thread it - just needs to be strong enough to
hold the geared head in place. Of course, a good used one is the preferred
option, IMHO.
On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM, Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.netwrote:
Hard to replace
Dan Penoff wrote:
Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No dot 4
Kaleb, do you mean
No[, use] dot 4
or do you mean
No dot 4 [allowed in your car]
-- Philip, trying not to be confused
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OK Don wrote:
Turn it down one size, then thread it - just needs to be
strong enough to hold the geared head in place. Of course, a
good used one is the preferred option, IMHO.
There are two styles of adjusters that I have seen on W123s.
The older style is a gear head under the clamping bold
It sounds like Greg's is the second style.
Yes!
Greg
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OK Don wrote:
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