Re: [MBZ] E420 for kleb price

Heck of a deal Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2016, at 10:26 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/5795871095.html > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] E420 for kleb price

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Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

Yes, but remember, it gave its life to save your life. That is of value also. That was s'pozed ta be 368 and 369. WILTON via Mercedes September 25, 2016 at 9:50 PM Yep. 'Sure is. I was gonna drive it another 10 years or whatever I may have left. 'Still

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

Yep. 'Sure is. I was gonna drive it another 10 years or whatever I may have left. 'Still hurts. W - Original Message - From: "Curley McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curley McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

I got 'em. Wow! W - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes" Cc: "Max Dillon" Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2016 8:23 PM Subject: [MBZ] Knackering pix

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

368 and 368 look like a new car behind the firewall. It is so sad. Max Dillon via Mercedes September 25, 2016 at 7:23 PM https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bxk8a928B3RxTEo2NXU2eE5hbVU That should link to a Google drive folder with pictures from today. Let

Re: [MBZ] More alternators

You can always go UP, but you never want to go to lesser amps. I'd buy the 220 Bosch Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes September 25, 2016 at 4:59 PM It looks like in this case fcp euro has the best deal on the alternator. Now I have more questions though. Does

Re: [MBZ] Idle Thoughts

Wow! I can imagine. And no, Curt, there’s no differential suggested unless I have back seat passengers, and even with that it’s only 2 psi more. I dropped them down to 27 all the way around as the inflation sticker says. Had to make a trip of about 40 miles round tonight on a mix of highway

Re: [MBZ] Hey poos

Their shipping says up to 14 days for the free shipping, but I did not figure it was that long Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2016, at 7:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Typically two days. They say on the web site. It would be free for the > alternator,

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

I have more experience in working up to it. --FT On 9/25/16 9:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I would fall asleep immediately if I tried that, had to "help" daughter with her homework so no fun for me tonight. -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

I would fall asleep immediately if I tried that, had to "help" daughter with her homework so no fun for me tonight. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 25, 2016 9:01:15 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Me too but a half bottle of Finca

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

Me too but a half bottle of Finca Los Maza sauvignon blanc has mitigated the discomfort. --R On 9/25/16 8:58 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Thanks, I'm sure pretty sore again after this episode. Rich, try now, shared the folder directly with you. -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] 're. No transmission

I don't know much about Ditmire, other than I think of over priced used cars when I hear this name. But that might not even be true. I live up in Morristown, quite far from Absecon. Where are you? Or, where is the car? Good luck, Jaime On Sun, Sep 25, 2016 at 1:17 PM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

Thanks, I'm sure pretty sore again after this episode. Rich, try now, shared the folder directly with you. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 25, 2016 8:50:11 PM EDT, Russ Williams via Mercedes wrote: >I got them. >You guys did a great job. >

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

I got them. You guys did a great job. Russ W On Sun,9/25/16 19:42, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Anyone else? I'll see if there's some setting I missed. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Hey poos

Typically two days. They say on the web site. It would be free for the alternator, since it's per $50. You can pay extra for faster, too, I believe. > On Sep 25, 2016, at 8:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > How long is delivery with the free fcp

[MBZ] Hey poos

How long is delivery with the free fcp shipping? 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:

Re: [MBZ] More alternators

I ordered the oe Valeo Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2016, at 7:27 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are you going to keep this car for awhile? If so, Bosch and more is better > - - - > If not, then cheapest will be "good enough". > > On Sun, Sep 25, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

Anyone else? I'll see if there's some setting I missed. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 25, 2016 8:39:27 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >I cant see them > >--FT > > >On 9/25/16 8:23 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Knackering pix

I cant see them --FT On 9/25/16 8:23 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bxk8a928B3RxTEo2NXU2eE5hbVU That should link to a Google drive folder with pictures from today. Let me know if that doesn't work, but anyone with a Google account shouldn't have

Re: [MBZ] Idle Thoughts

I run all my cars at 40 psi front axle, 45 psi rear axle. Tire wear is pretty much zero, but the ride is a little harsh... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] More alternators

Are you going to keep this car for awhile? If so, Bosch and more is better - - - If not, then cheapest will be "good enough". On Sun, Sep 25, 2016 at 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It looks like in this case fcp euro has the best deal on the alternator.

[MBZ] Knackering pix

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0Bxk8a928B3RxTEo2NXU2eE5hbVU That should link to a Google drive folder with pictures from today. Let me know if that doesn't work, but anyone with a Google account shouldn't have problems. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] More alternators

I have price compared them to Importec several times and Importec has always been cheaper but in this case fcp is much cheaper Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2016, at 5:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > FCP rocks in this respect. I have had a couple of

Re: [MBZ] More alternators

FCP rocks in this respect. I have had a couple of people tell me they just have you send the part back and they send a new replacement. These guys are becoming my go-to online source these days. If you email them they get right back to you - don’t see something? Let them know and they will

Re: [MBZ] More alternators

Fcp says it has lifetime replacement, so not sure about that Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2016, at 5:09 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Warranty is probably the key > > --FT > > >> On 9/25/16 5:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> It looks

Re: [MBZ] More alternators

Warranty is probably the key --FT On 9/25/16 5:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: It looks like in this case fcp euro has the best deal on the alternator. Now I have more questions though. Does the R320 originally come with 180 amp or 220 amp? They have 220 amp rebuilt Bosch for

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

I think you need to look at the amps rating, which of course is related to watts but the LED strips want amps from what I can tell. The RGB LED strips (and I think the white ones too) are 2A/meter so a 5A wall wart can drive 2meter+. You might want to buy some plugs for the end of the wall

[MBZ] More alternators

It looks like in this case fcp euro has the best deal on the alternator. Now I have more questions though. Does the R320 originally come with 180 amp or 220 amp? They have 220 amp rebuilt Bosch for $286, or new 180 amp Valeo for $289. Or for $234 they have rebuilt 180 amp Bosch. So which is

Re: [MBZ] Idle Thoughts

Is there a pressure differential front to rear? On my 123 and 201 cars if you didn't have the differential correct they'd be super twitchy. The actual pressure didn't seem to matter as long as the differential (like 4-5 psi difference) between the front and rear was absolutely required. Idler

Re: [MBZ] Chip's Crosley

That's a great story --FT On 9/25/16 2:57 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: I seem to remember that aunt had an early Crosley radio that whistled as you tuned it to a station. I think the reason was that it was before superheterodyne circuits became available. Father was impressed with

Re: [MBZ] knackering

We got it up on the trailer using 2 come-alongs, not much but the rear end and exhaust system left to pick. That smacked front wheel refuses to roll, I dragged it up with the Suburban from it's picking place, then backed the trailer down to it with the truck, it was actually fairly easy to

Re: [MBZ] My adventure of driving a OM642 powered vehicle with a dead alternator

if you mean after Armageddon, the only things still running around will be cockarochas and 240Ds, yes, that is true. Dan Penoff via Mercedes September 25, 2016 at 3:57 PM Cockroach car. Curley McLain September 25, 2016 at 3:56 PM I

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

Yes, I have seen on many light bub replacements that there is not much energy savings. Nowhere near what we are told we will save with an LED. For example, an LED screw in bub I looked at was rated as 7W, but in further reading, the actual consumption was 35W. That is 5x the rating, and

[MBZ] Idle Thoughts

Youngest son’s S420 has a flat when I come home Friday. Completely down on the rim. Ouch! I tell him to go put the spare on. Take a look at the tire and the inside edge is toast, like the belts are exposed. I’m confused, as I just had the car aligned a few months ago, and he didn’t report

Re: [MBZ] My adventure of driving a OM642 powered vehicle with a dead alternator

I was asking myself that same question today for sure. I actually thought about driving the SDL over this weekend but want to put in the new nozzles, and get a few things sorted out first Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2016, at 3:56 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] My adventure of driving a OM642 powered vehicle with a dead alternator

Cockroach car. > On Sep 25, 2016, at 4:56 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I drove my 110 with OM621 home from san angelo, tx, over 3 days during an ice > storm (mostly 25 MPH from OK border to maybe 50-75 miles south of St. Louis.) > with no alt.,

Re: [MBZ] My adventure of driving a OM642 powered vehicle with a dead alternator

I drove my 110 with OM621 home from san angelo, tx, over 3 days during an ice storm (mostly 25 MPH from OK border to maybe 50-75 miles south of St. Louis.) with no alt., running off the battery. We drove day and night, stopping only a few hours here and there to rest as needed. To be

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

On Sun, 25 Sep 2016 10:59:32 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks Russ, > > Hitlights has one 15w PS for $9 that should work. > > I am still confused about the "current limiting" power supply. To me > that phrase means that the current demand would change

Re: [MBZ] Alternators

When I did an alternator on my 98 diesel it did not, so I would assume an even newer one would not either. I think there would be more wrong with it that vr or brushes anyway since it happened suddenly and then there is this weird smell I assume is probably the alternator Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Alternators

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[MBZ] Alternators

So I just returned from the flaps I bought the battery etc from and their alternator is special order and takes 7 days and have to pay shipping. The other flaps I have did not go to but is where I usually where I go for flaps items. Their site only shows the 180 amp one but OE is 220 amp from

Re: [MBZ] Chip's Crosley

I seem to remember that aunt had an early Crosley radio that whistled as you tuned it to a station. I think the reason was that it was before superheterodyne circuits became available. Father was impressed with aunts Crosley, so he bought a used one which seemed to go off the stations frequency

Re: [MBZ] Maybe Walt should auction his SDL on BAT?

116k, everything works (as of today) except the headlight wipers,, one of which doesn’t want to park, and the body and interior are in very good condition. It’s getting a new set of tires on the front today, backs were replace a couple months ago. I’ve got all the records from the original

Re: [MBZ] Maybe Walt should auction his SDL on BAT?

Send me the details I might be interested Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 25, 2016, at 1:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Because I’m actively considering the sale of the S420, I contacted BAT about > selling it. They are pretty intrusive in their questions.

Re: [MBZ] My adventure of driving a OM642 powered vehicle with a dead alternator

That is a good idea although the R is a big wagon really, so the genny would be in the compartment with up, but I guess I could get one of them racks on the back mounted to a receiver hitch and have it hanging off the back. That would really be redneck. On 9/25/2016 1:33 PM, Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] My adventure of driving a OM642 powered vehicle with a dead alternator

Or leave the trunk lashed partway open and run a small genny in there, feeding a battery charger. I have one of those $100 2-cycle specials that I would use for such things, were I to need it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

Incandescent bulbs have a positive temperature coefficient. As they heat up the resistance goes up, so they are inherently 'safe' and load-balancing in a constant-voltage environment such as are supplied by batteries or power lines. Other lighting technologies, such as ionized gases or

[MBZ] My adventure of driving a OM642 powered vehicle with a dead alternator

So as I posted yesterday we went over to Branson MO for the weekend intending on returning late this afternoon. After spending a few hours at Silver Dollar City we then headed to the hotel. When I parked it I noticed a strange smell that was sort of a mix between hot brake pads and hot

Re: [MBZ] Chip's Crosley

> > I think he [Crosley] started with radios. My oldest functioning (?) radio is a Crosley. A tabletop unit that I put into an old floor-standing Arvin case that I refinished while in high school. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] knackering

Yep W - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2016 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] knackering Wilton, Think of it like an organ donor. It’s

Re: [MBZ] knackering

BTW, the struts have been used for less than 2 kmi. W - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "WILTON" Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2016 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] knackering

Re: [MBZ] knackering

Wilton, Think of it like an organ donor. It’s helping others to live on through its contributions. Dan > On Sep 25, 2016, at 2:02 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > 'Nother sad day, but it helps to know that my friends'll be getting some > good, extended service

Re: [MBZ] Maybe Walt should auction his SDL on BAT?

Because I’m actively considering the sale of the S420, I contacted BAT about selling it. They are pretty intrusive in their questions. I tried to play up condition, low mileage and provenance (world champion tennis player Fred Stolle’s former car) but they were pretty dismissive to me when

Re: [MBZ] knackering

'Nother sad day, but it helps to know that my friends'll be getting some good, extended service from its parts. W - Original Message - From: "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Floyd Thursby"

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

> On September 25, 2016 at 12:16 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I have searched albore's internet for LED replacement bubs for 15W > fluorescent, with no appropriate results. http://ledt8bulb.com/led-t8-tubes/18-inch-led-tubes.html

[MBZ] Maybe Walt should auction his SDL on BAT?

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Re: [MBZ] Chip's Crosley

They are very cute little water cooled engines. Crosley was an interesting guy and had an interesting company with interesting products. I think he started with radios. They made a crosley "jeep" which I would call the great grandpappy of the JD Gator. All different kinds of cars from

[MBZ] 're. No transmission

Can Jamie let me know about Ditmire Mercedes repair since he works on these old cars . He's not far from me in Absecon before Atlantic City. Maybe have it towed there if need be .Bob 83. 240d Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com

Re: [MBZ] Chip's Crosley

The 44 cubic inch engine developed 26.5 gross hp at 5400 RPM. http://bringatrailer.com/2016/09/24/51-crosley-super-sports-sebring-sucessor/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] knackering

Max and I are taking a break to have some brunch tacos. Car pretty much stripped but for the wheels and diff and a few other bits underneath. Gonna try to get it up on the trailer and take all that stuff off, then it will be ready to go to the scrap yard. Pics to follow. -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

Search for T10 replacement bulbs. You want a current limited power supply for LEDs so the voltage drops with over-draw, else you tend to burn out the LEDs I think -- that data is out there too, I've seen it but don't remember where. Sorta above my head, I'm a biologist not an electrical

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

I have searched albore's internet for LED replacement bubs for 15W fluorescent, with no appropriate results. I could not find 18" long LED strip fixtures either. They are 20" or longer, or 12" or shorter. So I settled on the 20" strip fixture and cutting off one repeat from the strip in

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

Thanks Russ, Hitlights has one 15w PS for $9 that should work. I am still confused about the "current limiting" power supply. To me that phrase means that the current demand would change with the type of LED and the length of the tape (number of LEDs). This makes me believe that the PS

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

You might look here. https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/installation-power/ I got some stuff from them a while ago and will be getting a power supply or two later. They have just about anything you might need. Also there is,

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

They do make 15 watt replacements, but they are not common yet. I need to do "surgery" on my 1956 fixtures in the bathrooms as well. Did two of the ones in the garage this year, a PITA but not too bad. Two bad ballasts, so no point in replacing bulbs, and so far they are great after six

[MBZ] Chip's Crosley

Saw Chip's Crosley on BAT today. Cool. Bob 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] Battery light on

So I am fixing to see if the thing will start, I am very doubtful. If it does I will hope it has enough juice to run the engine electronics for the 2.5 hours home. If it does not start, I guess I will have to figure out a way to get to the local flaps and buy a new battery and some tools and

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

eBay or Amazon. I have bought them from both sources without issues. Apple LCD displays use a power brick that puts out +/- 5VDC at fairly high amperage (7A or more depending on the size of the display.) These have a fairly short life and are stupid expensive (+$150) to replace. It's known in

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

Adafruit will sell you what you need, LED strips, individual LEDs, PSs, whatever. If you want to go disco, get some of the LED RGB rings, put a little controller on them with a remote, and set up your colors, lighting patterns, etc. They are quite bright too. I've got three to put in the

Re: [MBZ] no trans

Apparently you missed where he replaced the shifter bushings already. At least put tl;dr (too long; didn't read)when you post without paying attention... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 10:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Why Switch to LEDs?

Jim Cathey wrote: > I don't know where to get a 'good' LED PS. It would seem that a 17-19v laptop ps would drive an LED string of lights, or even a 12v ps for electronic equipment of various kinds? I'm not up to date on LED or flourescent technology, so I just assume that's what you want the