Re: [MBZ] airmatic fail

What I can do with $500 will get more mileage than my need for DAS. I am not prone to own a car that would need a computer to fix it ever again. If I can not fix it with a BFH and a wrench, I do not want the car. clay > On Jul 12, 2017, at 5:55 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Needs Tune Up

It means valve adjustment, new injectors, new vac pump, new IP and ALDA adjusted clay > On Jul 11, 2017, at 1:42 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > How do you tune a OM617? > > https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/6213349175.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

> > Mercedes 107 380SL that has not had the timing chain upgrade. A boring car > that is also a ticking time bomb. > Gotta disagree with that. I had one, it was a hoot. Its low price had a lot to do with it, but the fact that it liked regular gas was also nice. It did have the improved chain.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

Choke pull-off is a possibility, and easy to see. ___ 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] So I was thinking about this

Won't work Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2017, at 9:19 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > USV to serial adapters are cheap and available: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

I think the problem is a bad choke pull-off. -- 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] So I was thinking about this

USV to serial adapters are cheap and available: https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Converter-Prolific-Chipset-CB-DB9P/dp/B00IDSM6BW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1499912179=8-1=usb-to-serial+adapter > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Randy

Re: [MBZ] So I was thinking about this

Some have tried but not successfully, to the best of my knowledge. -D > On Jul 12, 2017, at 7:42 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Could you use a USB to serial connector? > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

Mid to late 1970s. I remember them showing up when I was in high school and being amazed by the design, despite having worked with constant depression carbs on British cars for some time. -D > On Jul 12, 2017, at 7:44 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] So I was thinking about this

I wanted to expand on this a little: Yes, the main reason for the laptop besides convenience is the ability to do mobile diagnostics, which the system is designed for. Most of the pre-W220 chassis models used the HHT, or hand-held tester. As the name indicates, this was a hand held device that

Re: [MBZ] So I was thinking about this

Could you use a USB to serial connector? Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 12:01 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: The only thing "special" about the laptops for running the Xentry software is a requirement for a serial port, something that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

I don't remember when Ford used the variable geometry carb (two barrel with moving venturi and metering needles like a Strombery side draft), so that could be an issue as well. However, the idle circuit is active up to maybe quarter throttle, much more than you would think. Also, disconnect

Re: [MBZ] For the Busch fans...

The Kennedys of the Midwest. You can’t make up the stuff these idiots try to pull off. -D > On Jul 12, 2017, at 7:13 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Who was it that liked to post interesting stories about the Augies? > >

[MBZ] For the Busch fans...

Who was it that liked to post interesting stories about the Augies? http://fox2now.com/2017/07/11/august-busch-iv-held-by-police-after-helicopter-lands-in-parking-lot/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

I bought it to inspect the valves and cylinder walls of aircraft engines. You have to use a 90° mirror, which is to small, making it hard to see anything. On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 1:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What is its principal use? > > On Wed, Jul

Re: [MBZ] So I was thinking about this

Yes, it does. Invaluable for troubleshooting in this regard. -D > On Jul 12, 2017, at 4:50 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does it do mobile diagnostics? > if you are just sitting in your garage, you should be able to hook it to a > desktop unit and getting

Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

On 12/07/2017 1:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Any sort of Toyota, honda, Lexus, basically any jap, or Korean car. Not like you have any prejudicial bones in your body. A friend had a Lexus that appeared to be a pretty decent clone of the big Mercedes sedan. I liked it. He has

Re: [MBZ] So I was thinking about this

Does it do mobile diagnostics? if you are just sitting in your garage, you should be able to hook it to a desktop unit and getting a serial port should not be as much of an issue. On 12/07/2017 2:00 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: The only thing "special" about the laptops for running the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

On 12/07/2017 1:36 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: My brother is convinced it is vapor lock because the fuel in boiling in the carb. Don Snook Run it until it exhibits the problem and then check to see if there is spark. If there is no spark, then put a cold pack or a bag of ice on the

Re: [MBZ] So I was thinking about this

> > Floyd wrote: > > > > If I understand correctly those computers you hook to Benzes > > have to be some special sort of laptop, you can't just get a > > laptop and the software and load it and run it. > Dan wrote: > The only thing "special" about the laptops for running the > Xentry

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

> > > > Donald wrote: > > > > ... he replaced the fuel filter. I'm guessing he means the > > > > small one under the hood, not the sock on the fuel pump in > > > > the trunk. I don't think a '77 will have a tank pump. Typically this age will have a mechanical pump driven by the engine cam. >

Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

Camry Caprice Comet H'm. I'm seeing a trend here... On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 1:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Any sort of Toyota, honda, Lexus, basically any jap, or Korean car. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 12, 2017, at 12:14 PM, Donald Snook via

Re: [MBZ] So I was thinking about this

The only thing "special" about the laptops for running the Xentry software is a requirement for a serial port, something that hasn't been on a laptop for some years. There are a couple of Compaq and IBM models that are ideal. Also, the age of these means they probably have PATA hard drives,

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

I used mine to "see" into the "V" of an M119 to be able to hook up the end of the throttle spring. Otherwise I would have fumbled for hours. -D > On Jul 12, 2017, at 2:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I assume there's a light at the end to illuminate

[MBZ] So I was thinking about this

If I understand correctly those computers you hook to Benzes have to be some special sort of laptop, you can't just get a laptop and the software and load it and run it. You have to buy the whole package for $500 or so. I don't understand that. The other thing I was thinking about is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

My brother is convinced it is vapor lock because the fuel in boiling in the carb. Don Snook -Original Message- From: G Mann [mailto:g2ma...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2017 11:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

I assume there's a light at the end to illuminate those dark places.. On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 2:18 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On July 12, 2017 at 2:11 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > What is its principal

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

> On July 12, 2017 at 2:11 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What is its principal use? Giving you eyes where your head doesn't fit and an inspection mirror doesn't help much. For example, when you take your W210 hood latches out of the car, clean and

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

Amateur proctology or gastroenterology --FT On 7/12/17 2:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What is its principal use? On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 12:51 PM, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

Mercedes 107 380SL that has not had the timing chain upgrade. A boring car that is also a ticking time bomb. On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 2:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Any sort of Toyota, honda, Lexus, basically any jap, or Korean car. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

What is its principal use? On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 12:51 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I bought this one - > http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-5mm-Android-Endoscope-Waterproof- > Snake-Borescope-USB-Inspection-Camera-6-LED/302072883107?ssPageName=STRK% >

Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

Any sort of Toyota, honda, Lexus, basically any jap, or Korean car. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2017, at 12:14 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > When you think of most boring car made what is it? I don't mean worst car. > I mean most boring. In fact

Re: [MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

Probably my former silver 2001 Nissan Altima. Very generic car, but pretty much indestructible and extremely reliable. -D > On Jul 12, 2017, at 1:14 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > When you think of most boring car made what is it? I don't mean worst car.

[MBZ] Most boring, blah, or "meh" car

When you think of most boring car made what is it? I don't mean worst car. I mean most boring. In fact most "meh" cars are probably decent but they are so boring they are almost sleep inducing. I would say the Dodge Aries / Plymouth Reliant "K" cars of the 80's. Others: A white rental spec

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

I bought this one - http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-5mm-Android-Endoscope-Waterproof-Snake-Borescope-USB-Inspection-Camera-6-LED/302072883107?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 It's OK, but not a great camera. I use it with an old Android phone. On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 8:12 AM,

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D W115 $3500

But not bad for its age... On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 12:01 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It does look low. It also looks worn out. I have never seen that much > wear/compression on the BACK seat. The paint is bad, the whitewalls look > weird, the interior looks

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes Benz $12000

Agree. Should be $1200. On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 11:57 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice car. But, that has to be a typo. $12000? He didn't even bother to > wash the mud off the rear tires. > > Don Snook > > -Original Message- > From: Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

Idle circuit doesn't fit the scenario as described, as I read it. Long drive at speed, engine shuts off, or loses power and dies... from speeds that would be above the idle circuit. Idle jets only supply fuel up to slightly above idle... above that, main jets supply fuel... and since it runs at

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D W115 $3500

It does look low. It also looks worn out. I have never seen that much wear/compression on the BACK seat. The paint is bad, the whitewalls look weird, the interior looks very worn, the hood star is missing and you are right, it is sitting oddly. Don Snook -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes Benz $12000

Nice car. But, that has to be a typo. $12000? He didn't even bother to wash the mud off the rear tires. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 8:20 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes Benz

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D W115 $3500

Not a good look. On Wed, Jul 12, 2017 at 9:04 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > I think it is just the whitewall tires that make it look low > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < >

[MBZ] '81 DeLorean on BAT

Lots of work done to this 36 yo car but there are still cracks in the leather. Currently bid up to $17.5. Where will it end? I predict $25K and No Sale. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-delorean-dmc-12-4/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2017-07-12

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

Yes, only without the wifi dongle. That would make it far more compatible with different hardware, for sure. -D > On Jul 12, 2017, at 9:52 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On July 12, 2017 at 9:16 AM Dan--- via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

> On July 12, 2017 at 9:16 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > I bought a USB one off eBay that's worked great. I would have to look up who > the vendor was, but it was one of the cheep Chinee ones that are sold in > different lengths. Use it on the cars and around

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

banggood or dx have tons of them for cheepcheep. Might take awhile to get from China but there might be some US sources on ebay that are a bit more to reflect faster delivery --FT On 7/12/17 9:12 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Can anybody suggest a particular model/source? I need to

Re: [MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

I bought a USB one off eBay that's worked great. I would have to look up who the vendor was, but it was one of the cheep Chinee ones that are sold in different lengths. Use it on the cars and around the house with a Mac laptop and an old iPad with a USB adapter. Cost me a whopping $8.00, I

[MBZ] USB borescope/cameras

Can anybody suggest a particular model/source? I need to look inside some wall cavities at the parents' house, and I need it for automotive purposes. For my immediate needs, something with its own illumination that I can shove through an 8mm or even 10mm hole would be great. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D W115 $3500

I think it is just the whitewall tires that make it look low Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" Date: 2017-07-11 8:38 PM (GMT-06:00) To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin"

Re: [MBZ] airmatic fail

I rest my case for the W220 chassis. Without a Xentry/DAS system, you're very limited as to what you can do from a DIY standpoint. That being said, the $500 or so one might invest in a DAS system is money well spent, as it goes back as far as the W124/W126 chassis cars, and well into the 2000s

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D W115 $3500

stanced yo --FT On 7/11/17 9:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Something seems off with this car. Looks like it's sitting way too low. 1976 Mercedes Benz 300D W115 http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/6215333053.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp Android:

Re: [MBZ] It turns out Poos is a moron

He didn't want a black car --FT On 7/11/17 9:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: He could have bought this instead. Classic Mercedes Benz http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6215102981.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iApp Android:

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes Benz $12000

That's what I thought Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2017, at 11:44 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Either he smoked his way through the Madison county pot fields, or his zero > key stuck. > > On Tue, Jul 11, 2017 at 8:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Land Yacht problem

Very unlikely to be a spark problem. I would suspect a clogged idle circuit in the carburetor. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes Benz $12000

That is like the one I bought for $200 to pull the engine from. It is a bit rougher... but same colors which are nice. I've already stripped off lots of bits. --FT On 7/11/17 9:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1988 Mercedes Benz