Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

Curly wrote: > > Would it [torch] be reasonable to use under the dash to solder > > where other things are within 4" Believe I'd use wire nuts, test the new unit, fill the wire nuts with silicone rubber, and tape them together to prevent jiggling. Limited experience but works well so far. Gerry

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

One word has been all you really need to know since the 1980s (my original sprung a leak after 15 years, but this one is nicer and cheaper than the one I bought in 1986) http://www.amazon.com/Portasol-011280240-Butane-Powered-Soldering/dp/B003H6LRT2/ ___

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

I've got one similar, wish mine had piezo lighting. It was the only thing that would solder the big wires to the glow plugs on the Jetta. That has a molded harness, when you get a replacement you're supposed to take this big connector apart and use a VW tool to push the old connectors out and

Re: [MBZ] 12 volt dry cell failing to complete the work.

Its looking as if the trickle charger is not working correctly. I put one of the batteries on the charger I use for my automotive batteries and charged to 13.8 without a load. After letting it rest for 30 minutes it dropped to 12.7 I'll try this one in the pump today to test. Thanks for the

Re: [MBZ] 124 heater blower and windows, ign switch

I'll take a look later this a.m. and send you what I can. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 7, 2015 9:47:10 PM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >If you could find the wires to the back of the ign switch, it would >be good to have the color

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

> On December 8, 2015 at 7:06 AM Mitch Haley wrote: > > > One word has been all you really need to know since the 1980s > (my original sprung a leak after 15 years, but this one is > nicer and cheaper than the one I bought in 1986) >

Re: [MBZ] Deterring tail-gaters

> On December 8, 2015 at 12:07 AM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Sounds like a standard aerobatic smoke generator - used so the audience CAN > see where the plane is. I think he was misguided in his use of it. Yeah. Finish making your smokescreen, and disengage. If

Re: [MBZ] 12 volt dry cell failing to complete the work.

Sounds like you've got that licked, charger is your problem (or at least one of the problems). -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 124 heater blower and windows, ign switch

S2/2 = ignition switch terminals: P = gn/ws (green with white stripe), goes to terminal P of exterior light switch 30 = rt (red), goes to X4 (terminal block, circuit 30 (fuse / relay box) and eventually to the battery 30 = rt (red), also goes to X4 15R = rs/ge (pink with yellow stripe), goes to

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun!

Did you miss the term "heap"? Owning a heap is not about obtaining new parts its about keeping it running for cheap. Bonus points will be when Jim welds tube steel (bed frames?) underneath so the doors don't flap. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To:

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

I like the "wishful thinking" that some of you have.  It's good and makes people feel good, but rarely changes reality.  The middle east, Africa, South America, and somewhat in the USA are tribal cultures.  They fight and hate for hundreds and thousands of years.  Bush thought he could give

Re: [MBZ] 124 heater blower and windows, ign switch

Yes, that is helpful. The plug has (in order CW starting at P30) P30 15R 50 30 15x 30 15 So everyone has a specific home except the two 30s. Both being bat+, I doubt if it makes any difference which is which. S2/2 = ignition switch terminals: P = gn/ws (green with white stripe), goes to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

What are your cats doing today? --R On 12/8/15 10:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: A downy (?) woodpecker is brazenly pecking a hole into my wood siding as I speak. I assume this is to build a home rather than in search of grubs. Any advice? Shooting the critter is not an option.

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

No 'lectric soldering possible? Go for it. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

Tribal is exactly the right word. In my experience, family or tribe counts far Far _FAR_ more than religion or government. FAR more! Both religion and government simply provide a means to an end (more power for my family). Religion (Islam) has been there longer than any government, and so it

[MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

A downy (?) woodpecker is brazenly pecking a hole into my wood siding as I speak. I assume this is to build a home rather than in search of grubs. Any advice? Shooting the critter is not an option. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun!

WHy not simply obtai another shift stalk? What year/model is your 'Heap? On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 1:43 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Driving home in the Frankenheap from work, trying to shift into second > as I pulled out of the parking lot, the shift lever snapped

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

Curly. Only use a flaming torch after you have secured a ready supply of marshmallows and a long stick. Fred From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: 08 December 2015 05:35

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

He's an indoor cat, and in any case not capable of climbing a 25' wall. On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 10:23 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What are your cats doing today? > > --R > > > On 12/8/15 10:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> A downy (?) woodpecker

[MBZ] Butchers: Best splice for high current wires

This apparently didn't go out, but seems some may have seen it. In case all y'all have not been following the saga of POSitive, the "new" 87 300D, tonight I found the butchers had cut all the wires in back of the ign switch, rather than umplug the plug and plug it into a new switch, and hat

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Go chase the bird away, frightening him/her as much as you can, or expect the bird to return. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 10:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A downy (?) woodpecker is brazenly pecking a hole into my wood siding

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun!

I was thinking of him retrieving a used one from a salvage yard. His plan is like stitching together a seat belt - ill advised IMO. On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 10:15 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you miss the term "heap"? Owning a heap is not about obtaining new

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Nail half an orange to the siding. Nail a block of beef fat over the hope it started. 'lectrik fence A downy (?) woodpecker is brazenly pecking a hole into my wood siding as I speak. I assume this is to build a home rather than in search of grubs. Any advice? Shooting the critter is not an

Re: [MBZ] Subject: OT 74 Years

On 07/12/2015 6:20 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: "Going to HI in Jan. Hope to get out to the AZ memorial. Too rough last time and they wouldn't take anyone. Going to try to see the Mighty MO too. Went to air museum last time." Visit the "Punchbowl" graveyard which has a lot of famous

Re: [MBZ] Butchers: Best splice for high current wires

Curly, et al. I have used crimp connector successfully for years. The crimper that I use is a Thomas and Betts staking crimper. This has a small 'tang' in the crimping area that welds the connector and the wire together by pressure. Makes the crimp almost impossible to undo, though I tried it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Hang a aluminum foil pie plate or some strips of foil out a window or somewhere close to the location to scare the boid. Dan > On Dec 8, 2015, at 10:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I opened the upstairs window and yelled; it flew away (for now).

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Unfortunately, the affected side of the house is COMPLETELY exposed to local traffic. Whatever solution I come up with must meet the most rigorous aesthetic standards. On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 11:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hang a aluminum foil pie plate or

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Plastic snakes are considered tacky around here. However, if you have a live owl you could lend me that would be great, Wilton. The bird can use Scout to navigate from SC to my house. I'll return it when the job is done. ;) On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 11:17 AM, WILTON via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

On 08/12/2015 9:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: A downy (?) woodpecker is brazenly pecking a hole into my wood siding as I speak. I assume this is to build a home rather than in search of grubs. Any advice? Shooting the critter is not an option.

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun!

On 08/12/2015 10:33 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: WHy not simply obtai another shift stalk? What year/model is your 'Heap? Grey-market 115 200D, was converted from column shift to floor shift, using God-only-knows what parts. Not well. IIRC I had another shift lever, but it's the wrong

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs this, or Max needs this

OK how about this http://news.yahoo.com/suspected-burglar-killed-by-alligator-while-hiding-104133932.html or this http://jalopnik.com/florida-driver-receiving-road-head-kills-cyclist-deput-1746667168 Florida! --R On 12/8/15 11:34 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Pay attention Rich,

[MBZ] Poos needs this, or Max needs this

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Re: [MBZ] Butchers: Best splice for high current wires

There is no room for [a torch] under the dash. Soldering gun? Lots of heat, very controlled. Cools rapidly with the current off. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Subject: OT 74 Years

Yep, Bowfin! Having watched most WWII sub movies and read most of the WWII sub books when I was a kid, it is interesting to see and touch the real thing. I take you through the Pali tunnel one way. I think you are referring to the tunnel on the H3. If you have a car for the PH day, when

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

I opened the upstairs window and yelled; it flew away (for now). It's amazing the racket the bird makes when pecking. It causes the whole side of the house to vibrate. On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 10:35 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nail half an orange to the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Yep, the noise and vibrations are amazing when they go to FULL AUTO. 'Seems even more so when it's only few feet above your head at about 0700 on a Saturday. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List"

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun!

WHy not simply obtai another shift stalk?  What year/model is your 'Heap? Grey-market 115 200D, was converted from column shift to floor shift, using God-only-knows what parts. Not well. IIRC I had another shift lever, but it's the wrong shape. (This is [some of] the Franken part. The Heap

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs this, or Max needs this

Pay attention Rich, this was posted weeks ago. Your getting as bad as Andrew. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://jalopnik.com/how-about-an-1987-mercedes-300td-and-a-parts-car-for-3-1746618420 > >

Re: [MBZ] Subject: OT 74 Years

Went through the German sub in the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Amazing how small it was inside. RB On 08/12/2015 10:35 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Yep, Bowfin! Having watched most WWII sub movies and read most of the WWII sub books when I was a kid, it is interesting

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Plastic snake or owl nearby? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 10:17 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT:

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheap fun!

What year/model is your 'Heap? Oh, and it's 115.115-50-1372xx, circa 1972. Probably made in Mechelen, Belgium. VIN doesn't look up. I suspect the engine is not original, too. It was clearly somebody's unfinished project when I got it. Abandoned, literally. I used the State procedure for

Re: [MBZ] OT: POTUS Ignorance

Dan wrote: > I use Tor. Remember, I do cyber security for a living. I was told that TOR is seen by agencies. i.e. not secure. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Subject: OT 74 Years

Went through the USS Blueback at the Portland, Oregon MOSI some years back with a customer who served on the boat when it was in service. He kept correcting the docent leading the tour, who finally turned things over to my customer to lead. It made it so real when he was describing working

Re: [MBZ] Deterring tail-gaters

On Tue, 8 Dec 2015 07:00:57 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > > On December 8, 2015 at 12:07 AM OK Don via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > Sounds like a standard aerobatic smoke generator - used so the audience CAN > > see where

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs this, or Max needs this

Congrats to the gator. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Poos needs this, or Max needs

[MBZ] Fw: OT: Woodpecker siting

Oh, pardonez moi. Or up I-95 from near where I live in Goldsboro, NC. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: WILTON Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 11:27 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting Plastic snakes

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs this, or Max needs this

That's better! Definitely more fun to read than Andrew's latest offerings. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 2:09 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Congrats to the gator. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" <

Re: [MBZ] OT: POTUS Ignorance

Word is that Columbia U. or one of the other research universities was given some money and information by a three letter government agency to compromise Tor, or at least some of the relays. The exploit got exposed and the Tor folks are buttoning things up. Dan > On Dec 8, 2015, at 1:26 PM,

Re: [MBZ] secret message for Craig

On Thu, 3 Dec 2015 19:46:10 -0700 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 28 Nov 2015 11:11:53 -0700 Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Fri, 27 Nov 2015 22:41:16 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > > wrote: > > > > > The

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Subject: Re: 12 volt dry cell failing to complete the wor

Does get cold in your area though not super cold. I still doubt that its not vented, look for a hole or a plug in the top in the center of one of the ends probably. -Curt From: Bob via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rdeaf...@aol.com Sent: Monday, December

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Well, years ago I dispatched one nicely with a pellet gun from inside the attic while it was perched in the hole it had pecked and gazing outward. Pellet zipped thru the pest and the hole very nicely; even made it fall outward, so I didn't hafta cross attic to fetch 'im. 'Buried 'im where it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

I like your pellet gun solution. I did that for a friend with a squirrel in his attic a couple years ago. He had an exterminator quote him $400. I did it for a case of homemade beer. Popped my head up through the attic trap door, shined the light on 'em, shot between the two glowing eyes, he

Re: [MBZ] Butchers: Best splice for high current wires

> Fred wrote: > > I have used crimp connector successfully for years. The > crimper that I use is a Thomas and Betts staking crimper. > This has a small 'tang' in the crimping area That sounds like a crimper for non-insulated connectors. The tools are NOT interchangeable! Use an insulated

[MBZ] Amsoil now has Mercedes 229 approval ...

In case you are interested ... http://www.amsoil.com/newsstand/articles/european-car-formula-evolves/ Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT: Woodpecker siting

And you can narrate it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT: Woodpecker siting

Re: [MBZ] Deterring tail-gaters

Only a complete slob would deliberately rig his car to belch filthy exhaust everywhere he drives. Pathetic and shameful, even if "technically" lawful. Hey! He is only doing his part to make winters less severe! (Gospel according to albore & Co.) ___

Re: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0

It looks like new LCA time to me - - - and an examination of the other side while you're at it. On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 7:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > The clunking in the rear got much worse today, so I snapped a picture of > the left lower shock mount. > > So now,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

> Andrew wrote: > > A downy (?) woodpecker is brazenly pecking a hole into my wood siding > Shooting the critter is not an option. > Whatever solution I come up with must meet the most > rigorous aesthetic standards. > Plastic snakes are considered tacky around here. I think its time for you

[MBZ] Nashvile

I just had a brief stay in Nashville. I passed this on the side of the road: http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5345949994.html Looked like a nice car, so I called the number in the window. When I heard the price I didn't ask anymore questions. Theres a market for these at this price, but it

Re: [MBZ] Subject: OT 74 Years

I went through the one in Portsmouth, NH, Google says its the Albacore. Very small inside... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Randy Bennell via Mercedes" Date:Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 3:59 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] Subject: OT 74 Years Went through the German sub in

Re: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0

Hello junkyard. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 8, 2015, at 8:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > The clunking in the rear got much worse today, so I snapped a picture of > the left lower shock mount. > > So now, with everything else going on, I need to figure out what to

Re: [MBZ] Butchers: Best splice for high current wires

> Curly wrote: > > that brings up the question: > > What is the best way to splice the wires to allow full > current? Several are roughly 10 GA and the purple is maybe > 20 ga. There is that mysterious "full current" again. *smiles* If it were my car, I would use grease filled butt splices.

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil now has Mercedes 229 approval ...

I hadn't thought about them in awhile. My '05 Golf has very specific oil requirements and M1 5w40 doesn't have the VW seal of approval although many guys run it.Amsoil's European 5w40 does meet VW 505.01 which is what I need but its $11.10/qt retail price! I can buy Fuchs at my local car quest

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

I think it was far worse than decimation - "The word *decimation* is derived from Latin meaning "removal of a tenth"." The use of decimate to indicate the killing or death of large numbers is one of my pet peeves - just like using podium for lectern.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

I've been killing squirrels in the yard ever since they decided to eat the wiring in the Passat with a .177 pellet gun. It's amazing how all the squirrels run full tilt away when they see us now that I've killed four. They must communicate somehow. they used to sit and stare at us as we walked by.

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

The SA tribes/empires whatever were pretty vicious. The only ones the Incas did not conquer and subjugate were the Mapuche who were even more vicious than the Incas. Then the forces of Catholicism came in and were pretty vicious to the indigenos too. Apparently the NA tribes were similarly

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

> Mitch wrote: > > One word has been all you really need to know since the > 1980s (my original sprung a leak after 15 years, but this > one is nicer and cheaper than the one I bought in 1986) > http://www.amazon.com/Portasol-011280240-Butane-Powered-Soldering/dp/B003H6LRT2/ Gotta keep a really

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

On Wed, 9 Dec 2015 00:51:59 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Popped my head up through the attic trap door, shined the light on 'em, > shot between the two glowing eyes, he never even took a step. Whole job > took me about 2 minutes. I presume you let him

Re: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0

Pretty common, the control arm will need to be replaced. I used to have ton of them but sold them all years ago. 107, 115, 116, 123 and 126 are all the same iirc. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 8, 2015, at 7:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > The clunking in the rear

Re: [MBZ] OT: POTUS Ignorance

On Mon, 7 Dec 2015 14:29:52 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > What really sickens me is that none of the lapdog media even attempt to > call him out on such mistakes or question the assumptions behind his > assertions, they just all nod along, get their soundbite

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

I've used both the large up-right cylinder type and the pencil torch to solder heavy ground wires (2 ga.) and PL-259 connectors to RG-8 coax. I would not use them for anything lighter, especially in a tight area like under the dash. Use a Weller soldering gun. On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 11:35 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT: Woodpecker siting

On Tue, 8 Dec 2015 16:23:09 -0500 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > If it were up to me I would paint a red ring around the hole and bring > in Nat Geo to document the feathered critter's homebuilding adventure. Well then, why don't you do exactly that? Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

What caliber, Curt? Pellet gun? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 8, 2015 7:51:59 PM EST, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >I like your pellet gun solution. I did that for a friend with a >squirrel in his attic a couple years ago. He had an

Re: [MBZ] Fw: OT: Woodpecker siting

I had actually thought of the water hose approach. I wonder what is the ultimate diameter of the hole he's pecking? On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 5:33 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > And you can narrate it. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil now has Mercedes 229 approval ...

Just says 229, does not say 229.what. Is it 229.3, 229.5, 229.51 or what? Makes a big difference. My guess is 229.3 or 5 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 8, 2015, at 4:31 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > In case you are interested ... > >

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

Beware that most common silicone is vinegar-based (you can smell it) which will corrode metals, like wire connections. In marine environments, I used (pricey) Ancor crimps that had thermal glue inside the heat-shrink sleeves for water-tight connections. > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: POTUS Ignorance

> > MAO wrote: > > > > I was told that TOR is seen by agencies. i.e. not secure. > Dan wrote: > > The exploit got exposed and the Tor folks are buttoning > things up. And that is open-source software working as it should. All public software should be that transparent.

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

Overall, human beings are much less rational than we've been lead to believe. And, unlike the Cheers theme, people are far from "all the same". > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > rogerhga--- via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, December

Re: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0

A good used swing arm from knacker or Kaleb? I suspect you'll have to remove the arm even to do a descent weld job, which would be a second choice. I'd take a hard look at the other side too. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of >

Re: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0

I'll give you $501 for the car, as is, which is more than what Kaleb will offer. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Nashvile

On Tue, 8 Dec 2015 21:25:22 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > I just had a brief stay in Nashville. I passed this on the side of the > road: > http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5345949994.html > > Looked like a nice car, so I called the number in the window.

Re: [MBZ] 124 TS Stalk

On Tue, 08 Dec 2015 22:52:57 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I have sprayed inside the column at the contacts at the base of the > stalk, deoxit restored the "optical horn". I think Craig was able to > do the same thing. I was. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Deterring tail-gaters

Heck, I used to be able to do that with my 220D just by flooring it... ;-) -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Deterring tail-gaters

Andy sez: I may hire one of those thugs to idle outside your house, Curly, so you can inhale those harmless clouds of airborne soot. A! liberals are such kindly folk! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

Has the woodpecker destroyed your sighting? --R (sent from my miniPad) On Dec 8, 2015, at 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Plastic snakes are considered tacky around here. However, if you have a live owl you could lend me that would be great, Wilton.

Re: [MBZ] 124 TS Stalk

I have sprayed inside the column at the contacts at the base of the stalk, deoxit restored the "optical horn". I think Craig was able to do the same thing. The turn signal and light functions are contacts at the base, the wiper contacts are inside the stalk, so no need to take it apart. --

Re: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0

Find a replacement control arm. Known problem with that design, worst in the W126 cars, but they all have it. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 124 TS Stalk

Lamp-out module. The switches don't have separate L/R outputs. The power splits downstream of that, so that it can be fused and monitored separately. I definitely had bad solder joints in the lamp-out module in the 126. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0

Oh! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Craig" Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 8:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] Problems with 1982 240D/3.0 The clunking in the

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

Scott R. sez: Beware that most common silicone is vinegar-based (you can smell it) which will corrode metals, like wire connections. In marine environments, I used (pricey) Ancor crimps that had thermal glue inside the heat-shrink sleeves for water-tight connections. I managed to get a

Re: [MBZ] Nashvile

But this is worthwhile for someone: http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/5334052363.html Looks pretty clean body wise... probably needs a transplant interior, however. Jaime Looks exactly like the one we had. SWMBO loved it. Sold it and the 300TD to buy the 87 300TD.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

> Andrew wrote: A downy (?) woodpecker is brazenly pecking a hole into my wood siding Shooting the critter is not an option. Whatever solution I come up with must meet the most rigorous aesthetic standards. Plastic snakes are considered tacky around here. I think its time for

Re: [MBZ] HF Microtorch wire splicing

Wire nuts will vibrate loose. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 8, 2015 10:13:28 PM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >>Scott R. sez: Beware that most common silicone is vinegar-based >>(you can smell it) which >>will corrode metals, like

Re: [MBZ] Deterring tail-gaters

I may hire one of those thugs to idle outside your house, Curly, so you can inhale those harmless clouds of airborne soot. On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 11:30 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Heck, I used to be able to do that with my 220D just by flooring it...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

LOL, that's pretty good shootin' with a single shot pistol. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 8, 2015 9:59:44 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >A .177 lead pellet is amazingly effective on squirrels. > >At our last house here in Florida,

Re: [MBZ] Subject: OT 74 Years

Went through the USS Blueback at the Portland, Oregon MOSI We did that, it was fantastic. Our docent was (IIRC) the last commander of the boat. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Nashvile

Prices for 300CDs are all over the map. My ex SWMBO had one. They rust, and the styling doesn't really do much for me. However, they are great cruising cars and should at worst keep their value as they become scarcer. On Tue, Dec 8, 2015 at 11:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 124 TS Stalk

> Curly wrote: > > For those of you who resurrect them with deoxit, do you > take them out to spray them or do it on the column? If you can get the fluid onto the contacts, no need to remove the switch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woodpecker siting

At most they were maybe 10-15 feet away. They weren’t in too much of a hurry so I could pump it a few times before taking out the next victim. The pistol has a rifled barrel and I sight it regularly, so it’s pretty accurate. Dan > On Dec 8, 2015, at 10:05 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes

[MBZ] 124 TS Stalk

This in not on the POSitive car. It is for the original 87 300D. Right low beam was flakey, sometimes on and sometimes off. Now both lowbeams are non working. I thought it was a bad bulb on the left. Took out the bulb tonight; it looked good; tested it, tests good. Next was checking fuses.

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