[MBZ] more on hueco glow plug relay

2013-08-10 Thread Gary Hurst
seems those are made in germany and warranted by hueco for 5 years. not sure if this is real warranty or some phoney baloney send us your technicians ASE certification along with $!00 to cover shipping an handling type. might be a solid product to replace the no longer made bosch units

Re: [MBZ] I fought the saw and the saw won

2013-08-10 Thread Hans Neureiter
On my tiller the choke does not seal when closed. Starts only when I squirt some gas in the intake. On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 5:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I have tried with with full choke, half choke, no choke. On 8/9/2013 3:07 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: You are using

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
This is partially true, but Amazon stocks and ships a huge number of items themselves. Third parties can list on amazon, but I avoid buying from them. Ships from and sold by Amazon is what to look for. If you sign up for amazon prime, and use it frequently, they really offer great service. Free

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread MG
Try deleting your cookies from amazon and then get on line again and search for the drive. You may find it at the original price again. Manfred Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I was looking at a replacement. Yesterday, it was $62.99. Today it's

Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz

2013-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Whose? On Aug 9, 2013 8:23 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: With all those girlfriends you might want to consider one more surgical procedure. Manopause already took care of that for him. ;-) Mitch. __**_

Re: [MBZ] more on hueco glow plug relay

2013-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
I wonder what kind that was I got from Rusty 3 years ago. Think I could send it back to Trent for a refund if it is dead? --R On 8/10/13 2:05 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: seems those are made in germany and warranted by hueco for 5 years. not sure if this is real warranty or some phoney baloney

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Check out Newegg. --R On 8/9/13 10:36 PM, Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our computers has been acting up. I was looking at a replacement. Yesterday, it was $62.99. Today it's $81.24! Do they vary their prices according to the day of the week? Craig

[MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread dseretakis
MB tube has 150 grams. Do I use it all divided between the two hubs? I recall something like 65 g per hub and the excess to partially fill up the little caps. Is this correct? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT -- Today's huge time sink

2013-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
http://history.nasa.gov/series95.html#ebooks --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Yeah, something close to that. One tube does both hubs. --R On 8/10/13 10:49 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: MB tube has 150 grams. Do I use it all divided between the two hubs? I recall something like 65 g per hub and the excess to partially fill up the little caps. Is this correct? Sent

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread dseretakis
Well yes but since I feel like being anal today, I will use my scale to weigh it out. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Yeah, something close to that. One tube does both hubs. --R On 8/10/13 10:49 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Craig
On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 11:02:35 -0400 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Well yes but since I feel like being anal today, I will use my scale to weigh it out. On Aug 10, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Yeah, something close to that. One tube does both

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Or TigerDirect (formerly CompUSA). They have a local store that's handy for stuff like this. Might want to see if there is one nearby. Dan On Aug 10, 2013, at 10:47 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Check out Newegg. --R On 8/9/13 10:36 PM, Craig wrote: The hard disk drive in one of our

Re: [MBZ] more on hueco glow plug relay

2013-08-10 Thread Gary Hurst
i'd suggest you'd be best served by dealing directly with the manufacturer. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I wonder what kind that was I got from Rusty 3 years ago. Think I could send it back to Trent for a refund if it is dead?

Re: [MBZ] OT -- Today's huge time sink

2013-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Rockets and People: Hot Days of the Cold War Sounds sort of naughty. Dan On Aug 10, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://history.nasa.gov/series95.html#ebooks --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Amazon.com!

2013-08-10 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, i've got a compusa in fort lauderdale and north miami and both have a lot of stuff at nice prices. never bought online from them at tigerdirect.com though, but they'd be the first place i'd be looking for any computer part in atlanta, i'd use microcenter and fry amazon is a pretty complex

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread dseretakis
Anyone have the actual measurement. Amount in hub and amount in grease cap? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 11:02:35 -0400 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Well yes but since I feel like being anal today, I will use my

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Half a tube less a little bit. Any more or less and the earth will shake in its orbit. --R On 8/10/13 11:38 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Anyone have the actual measurement. Amount in hub and amount in grease cap? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Craig

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread WILTON
Amazing how I never weighed (well, I did hold it in my left hand) it for Chevies, Fords, Pontiacs or Boeing airplanes (B-47's) and never had a problem with it - lucky, I guess. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread dseretakis
I'm sure that exact measurement will make absolutely no difference. I'm also sure that using the MB grease vs some high quality moly fortified hi temp grease will also make no difference. I just want to play with my scale! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 11:51 AM, WILTON

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Craig
On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:13:50 -0400 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm sure that exact measurement will make absolutely no difference. I'm also sure that using the MB grease vs some high quality moly fortified hi temp grease will also make no difference. I just want to play with my scale! Bravo!

[MBZ] bendix 2 speed

2013-08-10 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
Gary watch ebay i drove a columbia bike for about 10 years when i was a kid in the '60's (still have the bike in my father's basement) and although it's robust and reliable, i'm not really a fan of them Whenever you put on the brakes it shifts gears so you have to develop a brake and

[MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Hi everyone, This morning I picked up a nice 318 that went up for sale locally for $1500. 610 hours, 50 deck. Recently serviced with all fluids, basic tuneup done, etc. The E320 wagon did admirable job bringing it home too. Overall, I'm very satisfied. I just mowed the lawn in a fraction of

Re: [MBZ] bendix 2 speed

2013-08-10 Thread Gary Hurst
i always have to have rear wheels built due to my girth. first one i built was a 48 spoke one like tandem wheel, but spaced at 135mm rather than 145. external gears. the second was an ordinary 36 spoke hub but i used 12 gauge spokes instead of 14, with shimano nexus 3 speed hub and and a

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I recall reading that using the MB engineers' recommendation for the correct amount of grease allows the optimal flow of grease throughout the bearing. More or less than that, not as good flow. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Jon Agne
Jaime, That's a GREAT score! Jon On Aug 10, 2013, at 2:16 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Hi everyone, This morning I picked up a nice 318 that went up for sale locally for $1500. 610 hours, 50 deck. Recently serviced with all fluids, basic tuneup done, etc. The E320 wagon did admirable

[MBZ] Anybody near Houston -94 Mercedes S420

2013-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
An auction in Houston on Aug 17 (you have to click on Auctions, Aug 17) http://www.t-na.com/ I think this will take you right to a picture http://www.t-na.com/auction/081713rg/00050140.html *1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S420 sedan, New Paint Interior, 4.2L V8 DOHC 32V, 4-Speed Automatic,

[MBZ] Get Smart, get ED

2013-08-10 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/10/smart-fourtwo-price-drop This actually could be an interesting deal --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Get Smart, get ED

2013-08-10 Thread mlh
http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/10/smart-fourtwo-price-drop This actually could be an interesting deal When I saw $139 per month, I wondered if it might pay for itself in fuel savings. Nope. When you add in the $1999 down payment, it's over 23 cents per mile. BTW, never make a down payment

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Craig
On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:16:08 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, This morning I picked up a nice 318 that went up for sale locally for $1500. 610 hours, 50 deck. Recently serviced with all fluids, basic tuneup done, etc. The E320 wagon did admirable job bringing

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Craig
On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:43:22 -0400 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Jaime, That's a GREAT score! Indeed! Congratulations! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Ac now works in the e300

2013-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
After spending several weekends troubleshooting the acc in the 95 e300 and coming to the result it was a bad pbu, but it wasn't, I just completed the wiring harness replacement. Now it is working great except for vacuum issues. Been messing with that for a while too and with the mitivac

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Is it diesel? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 1:16 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, This morning I picked up a nice 318 that went up for sale locally for $1500. 610 hours, 50 deck. Recently serviced with all fluids, basic tuneup done, etc. The E320

Re: [MBZ] Citric Acid Flush

2013-08-10 Thread Larry T
Hi Scott - Thanks for providing this. In expectation of doing this I tried to find a similar pdf for the W124 602 engine. Didn't see this comment from the MB pdf on the de-oiling pdf you provided, but I found this on the 602/603 Instructions 20-0160 saying: *Note:** **The Oil in the cooling

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Rick Knoble
From: dsereta...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:13:50 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hub grease. I'm sure that exact measurement will make absolutely no difference. I'm also sure that using the MB grease vs some high quality

Re: [MBZ] Ac now works in the e300

2013-08-10 Thread WILTON
'Nother ATTABOY and 'nother one coming. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 3:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] Ac now works in the e300 After spending

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Rick Knoble
From: ka...@striplin.net Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 14:30:52 -0500 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318 Is it diesel? Probably Kawasaki gasser. Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread dseretakis
Thank you! Now I can sleep well:))) Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 3:32 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: From: dsereta...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 12:13:50 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

Re: [MBZ] bendix 2 speed

2013-08-10 Thread mlh
i always have to have rear wheels built due to my girth. first one i built was a 48 spoke one like tandem wheel, but spaced at 135mm rather than 145. external gears. the second was an ordinary 36 spoke hub but i used 12 gauge spokes instead of 14, with shimano nexus 3 speed hub and and a

Re: [MBZ] bendix 2 speed

2013-08-10 Thread Peter Hertzing
100% correct the old archers are the way to go basically super cheap and east to keep working Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 12:57 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote: Gary watch ebay i drove a columbia bike for about 10 years when i was a kid in the '60's (still

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
If I find something reasonable I would not mind replacing my white outdoor (mtd) rising mower with something diesel, maybe even zero turn. From what I hear though the zero turns only work on flat ground. Mine is mostly flat but I so have a ditch that I mow. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10,

[MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/grd/3993341476.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Exhaust Manifold

2013-08-10 Thread clay
Frosch has developed a loud leak on #6 and #8. PPI showed one of them, but it was tiny and until now not noticeable. Now it just roars. What is estimated book time to swap out the gaskets to get the thing to quiet down? I am on the fence over doing it myself, or having my indy do it. I have

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond
The green MB grease in the squeeze tubes is excellent stuff and the tubes are so handy. Next time I find myself near an MB dealership I'll stop in and buy some. The last couple wheel bearings I've done I've used M1 pink/red grease. Its also excellent stuff although the tub is nowhere near as

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond
I've got most of a plow that you should be able to adapt to that with relatively little trouble. Its in Portland, Maine and the price is right, ie come and get it. If you were very clever maybe you could get Dimitri or even better Dwight to bring it part way south for you. IIRC Dwight is

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust Manifold

2013-08-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Remind me, what model and year? Typically a royal pain to get to, but never had a problem with the nuts being frozen or anything. I replaced the left exhaust manifold on the 72 280SE 4.5 and other than the VERY tight quarters, it's not a bad job. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Thats awesome, if I were closer I'd snap it up. I'm probably a month away from putting a 10HP diesel in my Cub Cadet plow mule. It'll be an interesting project, should be a drop in replacement. -Curt Date: Sat, 10 Aug 2013 15:02:46 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Allan Streib
A neighbor has some kind of big commercial-grade Kubota diesel zero turn. He has about 5 acres to mow, maybe more. They are not cheap. Allan Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: If I find something reasonable I would not mind replacing my white outdoor (mtd) rising mower with

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Think I should buy it and sell my 3-4 year old mtd made mower? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 3:31 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Thats awesome, if I were closer I'd snap it up. I'm probably a month away from putting a 10HP diesel in my Cub Cadet plow mule. It'll be

[MBZ] Proving you don't have to be selling a Mercedes to be on crack...

2013-08-10 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
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Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
No, its gas... the 332 is the water cooled diesel version of this. Much more rare, but very cool. Jaime On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 3:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Is it diesel? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 1:16 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Thanks Curt... any chance it has hydraulics? Jaime On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 4:25 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I've got most of a plow that you should be able to adapt to that with relatively little trouble. Its in Portland, Maine and the price is right, ie come and get it.

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I went downtown to the West End today (D.C. neighborhood) and passed by a raised garden sited between an apartment bldg. and the sidewalk, about 60' long x 15' deep, with the sidewalk edge 3' above ground slanting upwards at about a 30 degree angle to where it met the building. It was positively

[MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Robert Koziak
Hi Guys, My trusty 1983 Mercedes 300D with 195K has a transmission issue. I have owned the car since 1990 w/70K and it has been running great with a little help from my list 'Friends'. My son uses the car mostly and on his way home from work last night he said it was hardly

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Frederick Moir
B2 piston broken?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2013 5:20 PM Subject: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Robert Koziak
Fred, I am not familiar with a B2 piston. Is it a costly repair? How would I check to see if that is the issue? I could get it towed to a local transmission shop but if it's too costly of a repair it might be time to sell it. Thanks. Bob -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Allan Streib
Sounds like it to me. I did the repair on my '83 300D when that happened years ago. Pretty tight squeeze to get the piston out with the transmission still in the car, but it is possible. I posted a writeup, can probably dig it up if you are intereated. Allan Frederick Moir

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff
It's messy and a little tough due to the location, but it's not a difficult DIY job if that's the problem. Do a web search on Mercedes and B2 piston and you'll find all sorts of references to it along with how-to's and pictures, I'm sure. Dan On Aug 10, 2013, at 5:52 PM, Robert Koziak wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust Manifold

2013-08-10 Thread clay
1974 M117 450SL How long would it take a reasonably skilled person to attempt? I would prefer it not be open for overly long. On Aug 10, 2013, at 1:26 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Remind me, what model and year? Typically a royal pain to get to, but never had a problem with the nuts being

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Robert Koziak
Allan, I am very interested and would appreciate a copy of the writeup. Bob -Original Message- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, Aug 10, 2013 5:53 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
B2 piston Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 4:20 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi Guys, My trusty 1983 Mercedes 300D with 195K has a transmission issue. I have owned the car since 1990 w/70K and it has been running great with a little help from my list

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It's broken no doubt about it. Not a big deal to replace, most shops will just tell you the tranny is bad Sent from my iPhone On Aug 10, 2013, at 4:52 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Fred, I am not familiar with a B2 piston. Is it a costly repair? How would I check to

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-08-10 Thread Mountain Man
Andrew wrote: Would appreciate any insight from all the entomologists out there. Hey, Mr. Organic Gardener - you should be telling us about the wasps, I would think. Maybe the garden didn't have cat poop in proper quantity. Someone told us that the ground hole maker buzzers (wasps/hornets)

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Frederick Moir
Bob. If it is the usual B2 piston failure, it is not expensive, just a job lying on your back cleaning (and cleaning and cleaning) the area around the B2 cover. Cleanliness is all important. The piston galls in its sleeve and hydraulic pressure eventually breaks the piston in two (or more)

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Nope, its the blade and frame for mounting. I suspect it originally mounted on an MTD made cheapo but wouldn't take too much to adapt to whatever. If I were going to do it I'd rig a linear actuator for lift. I think it was originally built for a hand lift which is what I have on mine, they're

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Allan Streib
It would be an easy repair for a shop if they knew about the issue. Most transmission shops will not be familiar with a 1980's MB and will likely tell you you need a new transmission. I would look for a good indy mechanic with some familiarity with W123 Mercedes if it's not something you are

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff
My old Wheel Horse had a plow blade that was hand lift. Even though the tractor was somewhat underpowered with a Kohler K341 single cylinder engine (8HP) it would still push snow in a straight line without effort, especially if you got a running start. And that's without wheel weights, too,

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread mlh
My old Wheel Horse had a plow blade that was hand lift. Even though the tractor was somewhat underpowered with a Kohler K341 single cylinder engine (8HP) it would still push snow in a straight line without effort, especially if you got a running start. And that's without wheel weights, too,

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Sorry. Momentary lapse of reason. It was a K181. Had a snowblower with the K341... Dan On Aug 10, 2013, at 6:28 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: My old Wheel Horse had a plow blade that was hand lift. Even though the tractor was somewhat underpowered with a Kohler K341 single cylinder engine

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Allan Streib
Robert, Unfortunately it seems to have gone missing. I've searched a couple of computers that it might be on and come up empty. It was largely based on the writeup on the site I linked earlier: http://mbz.org/articles/transmission/b2/repair/ There are several other writeups online, I would

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Fmiser
WILTON wrote: Amazing how I never weighed (well, I did hold it in my left hand) it for Chevies, Fords, Pontiacs or Boeing airplanes (B-47's) and never had a problem with it - lucky, I guess. ;) The Mercedes is better engineered. When the correct quantity of grease is is the hub, it

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Fmiser
WILTON wrote: Amazing how I never weighed (well, I did hold it in my left hand) it for Chevies, Fords, Pontiacs or Boeing airplanes (B-47's) and never had a problem with it - lucky, I guess. ;) The Mercedes is better engineered. When the correct quantity of grease is is the hub, it

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/grd/3993341476.html I've seen G3800 and G4200, but that's the first G5200 I've seen. Anybody know what the model numbers mean? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Thats awesome, if I were closer I'd snap it up. http://maine.craigslist.org/grd/3980855147.html http://maine.craigslist.org/grd/3954377343.html http://nh.craigslist.org/grd/3957216822.html http://newlondon.craigslist.org/grd/3964456671.html

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It's broken no doubt about it. Not a big deal to replace, most shops will just tell you the tranny is bad It's possible the B2 band broke or the B2 adjusting screw backed out, but in a 1983 I think a busted piston is far more likely. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Michael Canfield
I mow ditches with my zero turn. Works fine as long as tires are soft enough in rear to get good traction. Wide and stable makes for a good side hill machine. Mike On Aug 10, 2013 4:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: If I find something reasonable I would not mind replacing my

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust Manifold

2013-08-10 Thread Peter Frederick
Does it have cats? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Hub grease.

2013-08-10 Thread Fmiser
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm sure that exact measurement will make absolutely no difference. But it does. If you want maximum life from the bearing. I'm also sure that using the MB grease vs some high quality moly fortified hi temp grease will also make no difference. If you use

[MBZ] CL SL crackheads

2013-08-10 Thread clay
The price on these is not right http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3993588559.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/3991236517.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3978644786.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3979863797.html

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Fmiser
Jaime wrote: This morning I picked up a nice 318 that went up for sale locally for $1500. Sweet! Overall, I'm very satisfied. I just mowed the lawn in a fraction of the time it took me before. Yeah. The hydrostatic drive is _so_ nice. And the 318 has power steering and a fairly tight

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Cicadas. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 6:13 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Andrew wrote: Would appreciate any insight from all the entomologists out there. Hey, Mr. Organic Gardener - you should be telling us about the wasps, I would think. Maybe the garden didn't have cat

Re: [MBZ] CL SL crackheads

2013-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Shocking prices indeed. I wonder whether these sellers are seeking to initiate a buying frenzy. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: The price on these is not right http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3993588559.html

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Robert Koziak
Thanks to everyone for the quick responses! Tomorrow I am going to see if it's worth trying to fix myself. I have limited time off in the next few weeks and really need this car back in action fast. Otherwise there is a local transmission shop a mile away I used in the past. Armed

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Fmiser
Kaleb wrote: Is it diesel? Nope. Twin cylinder Onan gasoline engine. Electric clutch for both front and rear PTO, two spool hydraulics, Techumseh transaxle, rock-shaft mounted 3-point hitch is an option. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Michael Canfield
My experience with Onan says they are super smooth, very powerful, run pretty much forever and drink gas like it was still under a buck a gallon.lol. Is that true about this machine? Mike On Aug 10, 2013 8:36 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Kaleb wrote: Is it diesel? Nope. Twin

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I had this job done at my local indy (MBI in Portland, OR) many years back. Their trans guy knew just how to wedge things to create enough clearance and had the job done quickly. I would definitely want a guy who had done a bunch of these before. I'm not sure the average trans guy would be a

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Having worked with many Onan industrial engines of this sort, they are very rugged and hold up well. Dan On Aug 10, 2013, at 8:42 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: My experience with Onan says they are super smooth, very powerful, run pretty much forever and drink gas like it was still under a

Re: [MBZ] Subject:RE : 123 Alternator Install

2013-08-10 Thread RDeafBoy
Those L-shaped bolt/threaded rod units sell for about $60. I am planning on making some to sell for $30 each in the next few weeks. I made one for my son's '80 240D using best materials/techniques. I have materials to make about 20 more now that the hard part (design, engineering and

Re: [MBZ] CL SL crackheads

2013-08-10 Thread Craig
On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 17:16:09 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: The price on these is not right http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/3993588559.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/3991236517.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/3978644786.html

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-08-10 Thread Mountain Man
Andrew wrote: Cicadas. It wasn't Cicadas. It really sounded like massive swarms deep in the woods, non visible. Cicadas don't buzz like these. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Maybe an underground yellow jacket nest that you may have threatened. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 9:44 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Andrew wrote: Cicadas. It wasn't Cicadas. It really sounded like massive swarms deep in the woods, non visible. Cicadas don't buzz like these.

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-10 Thread OK Don
I think they are arbitrary, but the G4200 has a 424cc 2-cyl diesel engine of 12hp, while the G5200 has a 599cc 3-cyl diesel of 14hp. It was available with three different width mowing decks. I wonder what is wrong with it - why is he selling it? On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 6:43 PM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-10 Thread OK Don
This one looks to be a more serious machine, with a more serious price- http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/for/3965663133.html I wonder if the PTO could realistically be used to turn a back-up generator for the house? OK Don They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust Manifold

2013-08-10 Thread OK Don
It's the '74 SL (???) - should not have CATs. Check to see that one of the studs is not already broken. My '78 had a broken stud when I got it - it was a pain to remove/replace. If it has the original type copper nuts, it's just a job in a tight place, nothing special. If the studs break from

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-10 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: This one looks to be a more serious machine, with a more serious price- http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/for/3965663133.html Yes, a BX is a serious if small tractor. A kubota G is a lawn tractor. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] bendix 2 speed

2013-08-10 Thread Gary Hurst
14 gauge are standard spokes. i am unconvinced that thicker spokes are better, although worksman uses the very hefty 11 gauge i use an old and legendary local bicycle mechanic, known around town as bicycle bobby. he is the fastest technician i have ever seen in my life. 30 dollars labor to

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust Manifold

2013-08-10 Thread Peter Frederick
If there are no cats, it's not a bad job. Tight space, but with the exhaust off it's just fiddly. Check for a cracked manifold too -- the left side is known for fractures. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-08-10 Thread Richard Hattaway
There is a wasp called the Cicada Wasp.  It is viscous looking, swarms in gardens, and lives in the ground. It is not harmful or dangerous.  They like to just be left alone, and will not sting, according to the Virginia State Park system. I saw them at Fairystone State Park in VA, they have a

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-08-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
These were different. I am very familiar with and respectful of the cicada killers. On Sat, Aug 10, 2013 at 10:45 PM, Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.com wrote: There is a wasp called the Cicada Wasp. It is viscous looking, swarms in gardens, and lives in the ground. It is not

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Dieselhead
Hi everyone, This morning I picked up a nice 318 that went up for sale locally for $1500. 610 hours, 50 deck. Recently serviced with all fluids, basic tuneup done, etc. The E320 wagon did admirable job bringing it home too. Overall, I'm very satisfied. I just mowed the lawn in a fraction of

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