Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
On my 124 cars, it is tight compared to my 123.190. The speedometer cable is responsible. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] 300sel 4.5

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The rust is eve so slightly terrifying. On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 10:08 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > First pictures look nice. Last pictures look like it needs to stay at > McPherson College a while longer. > > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 300sel 4.5

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
ever On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 11:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > The rust is eve so slightly terrifying. > > On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 10:08 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> First pictures look nice. Last pictures look like it needs to

Re: [MBZ] Martha Is In The House!

2018-02-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Go Martha, go!! Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some observations as I collect my thoughts tonight: > > Driving in limp home is easy-peasey. I really didn’t know what to expect, > however, when I was

Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 12 Feb 2018 22:44:03 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > If you can, great. If not, there’s enough slop in the jacket/cable > that you can pull the cluster out partially enough to get your hand > back there to unscrew the collar that holds the cable in place. I

Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If you can, great. If not, there’s enough slop in the jacket/cable that you can pull the cluster out partially enough to get your hand back there to unscrew the collar that holds the cable in place. I can’t get a good purchase on the collar when everything is in the dash, so I pull the cluster

Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 12 Feb 2018 21:37:50 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Certainly. It’s just held in by friction, and that’s if a previous > remover didn’t toss the little rubber pads that are on the sides of the > cluster that often fall out/off when it’s removed. > >

Re: [MBZ] Bosch

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I don’t know which model I got other than it was around $500 two years ago and it doesn’t have the silverware basket in the top rack (these are to be avoided as they apparently don’t work well from what I hear.) We LOVE our Bosch dishwasher and will never, ever buy another brand. -D > On Feb

[MBZ] Martha Is In The House!

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Some observations as I collect my thoughts tonight: Driving in limp home is easy-peasey. I really didn’t know what to expect, however, when I was going down the road at 30 mph I was wondering why I was revving to over 3000 rpm - than I remembered that the transmission wouldn’t upshift at that

Re: [MBZ] 300sel 4.5

2018-02-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
First pictures look nice. Last pictures look like it needs to stay at McPherson College a while longer. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 12, 2018 at 8:42 PM 1972 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 4.5 L

[MBZ] 300sel 4.5

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1972 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 4.5 L https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/d/1972-mercedes-benz-300-sel-45/6494138945.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Certainly. It’s just held in by friction, and that’s if a previous remover didn’t toss the little rubber pads that are on the sides of the cluster that often fall out/off when it’s removed. Otherwise, take your improvised “J” hooks and insert them at the top corners of the cluster between the

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday

2018-02-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Happy birthday, mine was last week... -Curt On Monday, February 12, 2018, 5:31:57 PM EST, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: My birthday is the 13th. When I was very young my grandmother had me convinced that my birthday was the reason for the holiday. It wasn’t

Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 12 Feb 2018 14:49:53 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Fashion a couple of hooks from some really stiff wire, insert in the > same area that you would for a 123 cluster, rotate and pull out. > > BUT before you do that: Unhook the speedometer cable to

Re: [MBZ] Bosch

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Also, not sure which model I got. I will check and let you know. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 6:22 PM, Russ Williams via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb what model Bosch dishwasher did you get. > I'm thinking about replacing the Kenmore that we have. > Why

Re: [MBZ] Bosch

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well crap, I did not realize you were down there. My mother lives over by Lafayette so I will be down again I’m sure. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 6:22 PM, Russ Williams via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb what model Bosch dishwasher did you get. > I'm

[MBZ] Banshee Be Gone

2018-02-12 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The Becker Banshees have moved along for the day. The bench test last week did not evict them, but allowing the radio to dry out did remove them. At least for now. I will need to install a dehumidifier in the console so i can play the radio. The little bucket of Dri-Z-Air is not able to

Re: [MBZ] Bosch

2018-02-12 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
Kaleb what model Bosch dishwasher did you get. I'm thinking about replacing the Kenmore that we have. Why didn't you tell me you were going to be in BR last week would've taking you out for lunch. Russ On Mon,2/12/18 17:56, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So I love my Bosch dishwasher.

Re: [MBZ] Martha Is In The House!

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Done. See the update: Had a lot of stuff going on around the house and had to wait for the boys to clear out so I had the driveway to myself. Got started on the exterior about 5:00 and just came in to update the blog and hydrate. I’ll be moving the car into the garage next where the

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Pull the cladding. You will always be wondering about the schmutz behind it until you do. Maybe it has been so packed with saturated slime for so long that rust is starting to bubble up through the paint. Kill the tin worm before it eats the car! clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone

[MBZ] Bosch

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I love my Bosch dishwasher. How are Bosch washers and driers? I have contemplated buying a like new set instead of jacking with replacing bearings in mine. I may go ahead and fix the bearing then sell the set and get some of my money back. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Pun intended Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 12, 2018 4:36 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > And they’ll be far more detailed, I hope. I haven’t decided whether I’m > pulling the body cladding today so I can get to the finish. I’ll want to > wash it with the

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Even Know What To Say....

2018-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Wait till you get the million one. That will be worth more on flea bay than the whole car. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 12, 2018 6:43 PM, "clay monroe via Mercedes" wrote: > Damn, what an idiot. He could have just sent away for it for free, like > the rest of us.

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Even Know What To Say....

2018-02-12 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Damn, what an idiot. He could have just sent away for it for free, like the rest of us. I wonder what the 750k km badge coming my way would get me. I am seeing big $ for it. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 -

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz Parts Specials from MBoemparts.com

2018-02-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
"Any dissemination or use of this electronic email or its contents (including any attachments) by persons other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. " Don't worry, saved you some trouble and notified them that I received the email from you in error. They should be correcting

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday

2018-02-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
My birthday is the 13th. When I was very young my grandmother had me convinced that my birthday was the reason for the holiday. It wasn’t till about first grade that I figured out what was going on. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >

[MBZ] Happy Birthday

2018-02-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
To our 16th President, Abraham LincolnFeb 12. A day that used to be a goobermnt and bank holiday. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz Parts Specials from MBoemparts.com

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "Krusinski, Robert" > Date: February 12, 2018 at 3:31:46 PM CST > Subject: Mercedes Benz Parts Specials from MBoemparts.com > > Mboemparts.com Specials! > President’s Day Sale > FREE SHIPPING! > Place your order

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And they’ll be far more detailed, I hope. I haven’t decided whether I’m pulling the body cladding today so I can get to the finish. I’ll want to wash it with the cladding removed, as there will be a boatload of crud behind the panels. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 4:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
They’re coming. I’m waiting for some people to go to work so I can clear the driveway out and prepare to wash it. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 4:26 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:29:25 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 12 Feb 2018 15:29:25 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > 400E is now home and in the driveway, awaiting a serious washing and a > very thorough inventory of issues later tonight: > > http://penoff.com/Penoff.com/400E_Blog/400E_Blog.html I don't see any

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yow! That would be painful to look at. Thanks for the offer, however. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:49 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've got a complete red MB tex interior if you want to swap out that boring > blue. Special price! > > - > Max >

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I've got a complete red MB tex interior if you want to swap out that boring blue. Special price! - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 3:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Check - got a spare hood ornament > Got a W140 wheel with burled wood trim

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Check - got a spare hood ornament Got a W140 wheel with burled wood trim that matches the trim in the 400E Put my leather seat cover guy on this already. He’s on the hunt. Wait until you see my list tonight. It will be extensive, I’m sure. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Meade Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
List: Hood ornament Steering wheel (or black wheelskin) Driver's seat new leather back. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 3:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 400E is now home and in the driveway, awaiting a serious washing and a > very

Re: [MBZ] Truth or Fiction?

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
ROFL. Dead silent at any speed under .0001 mph. On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 3:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > +1 !!! > > -D > > > > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:30 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > The left turn signal was on for the

Re: [MBZ] daveslist

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I believe the plural is Maybachen. On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 3:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You will always be behind the velvet rope, watching the Beautiful People > sashay by in their high-fashion clothes and accessories, having climbed out > of their

Re: [MBZ] Truth or Fiction?

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
+1 !!! -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:30 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The left turn signal was on for the last 34 years as he drove around. A > testament to Lucas? > > --FT > > > On 2/12/18 3:27 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: >> Can you imagine

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
OK, I was wondering. My understanding of physics was suddenly distorted. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > no, not on induction, on the gas hob > > --FT > > > On 2/12/18 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Induction

Re: [MBZ] Truth or Fiction?

2018-02-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The left turn signal was on for the last 34 years as he drove around.  A testament to Lucas? --FT On 2/12/18 3:27 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Can you imagine even having the same car for 82 years? Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA ) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Piccadilly-P1

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
no, not on induction, on the gas hob --FT On 2/12/18 3:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Induction works wth copper? I thought you had to have the special steel bottomed pots and pans? -D On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I

[MBZ] It's Arrived!

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
400E is now home and in the driveway, awaiting a serious washing and a very thorough inventory of issues later tonight: http://penoff.com/Penoff.com/400E_Blog/400E_Blog.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Truth or Fiction?

2018-02-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Can you imagine even having the same car for 82 years? Mr. Allen Swift ( Springfield , MA ) received this 1928 Rolls-Royce Piccadilly-P1 Roadster from his father, brand new – as a graduation gift in 1928. He drove it up until his death last year … At the age of 102!!! He was the oldest living

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Induction works wth copper? I thought you had to have the special steel bottomed pots and pans? -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I came by a large set of copper pots and stuff a friend was unloading. You > put water in a

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
 I came by a large set of copper pots and stuff a friend was unloading.  You put water in a copper pot, then turn on the heat, and it is amazing how fast the water boils.  I have some tri-layer SS pots and they are not nearly as fast On 2/12/18 2:46 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] daveslist

2018-02-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You will always be behind the velvet rope, watching the Beautiful People sashay by in their high-fashion clothes and accessories, having climbed out of their chauffeured S-klasses and Maybachs, glancing askance at you, if they even bother, with a look of contempt, condescension and pity in

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Cool! Thanks, guys, I’ll do some pushing on it and see. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 3:13 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pushing on things with a dowel and listening for changes to the noise can > help isolate the faulty bits. > > I think the shocks last about

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Pushing on things with a dowel and listening for changes to the noise can help isolate the faulty bits. I think the shocks last about half as long as the bearings, so odds are good that the shock is bad, could be both. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 3:06 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s mostly likely just the shot. They redesigned it for 606 and it just doesn’t really wear out like the older ones do Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 2:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s pretty much identical from the looks of things. Shock,

Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I used heavy coat hanger wire bent into a “T” for years until I finally popped for a set of the official MB pullers a year ago. They are stout!! -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 2:49 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Fashion a couple of hooks from some really stiff

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s pretty much identical from the looks of things. Shock, big spring, lever, idler pulley. So I’m wondering if it’s just a worn out shock? Everything as far as the idler pulley and lever seemed pretty tight, no radial play. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 2:53 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] daveslist

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I also am on the waiting list. On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > you will never be a member, and you will not get the Members Only jacket > > --FT > > > > On 2/11/18 11:47 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > >> Dan G asks: >> >> ‎What

[MBZ] 24.5k for a '94 E320??

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-mercedes-benz-e320-3/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-02-12 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Hmmm, I don't remember it like Kaleb, but I'll defer to him. I was under the impression that the assembly is very similar to the OM603 bearing/lever combination. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
We all know control boards never fail right? The home appliance industry standard is, if a part has a high failure rate.. bring out a new model... and stop making any repair parts immediately... so you can't fix the unit that failed... and have to buy a new unit... BTDT... to many times. On

Re: [MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Fashion a couple of hooks from some really stiff wire, insert in the same area that you would for a 123 cluster, rotate and pull out. BUT before you do that: Unhook the speedometer cable to provide some slack to avoid putting a kink in the cable. It is anchored below the dash under the carpet /

Re: [MBZ] More rodbender

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That can't be that difficult to repair permanently. Have you checked the air cleaner mounts? On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 1:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So just confirmed I do have a part number plate riveted to the bell > housing on the passenger side. I

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Kevin, It's a Whirlpool, has a touch panel control. I would also prefer knobs and physical buttons, given a choice, for simplicity and probably also lower cost. However, this particular cook top was a deeply discounted floor display at a price too good to pass ($360). Boiled some water last

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
What brand of induction cooktop did you purchase? I am thinking about purchasing in induction cooktop, but I would like one that has knobs rather than a touch panel with a display that is hard to see. I really like the adaptive technology since the surface is not hot when the burners are

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Oh, sorry, I was talking about the 603. I don't know about the 606, unless it is the same. I thought the 606 below the head was pretty much the same as the 603. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 12, 2018 at 12:16 PM I can tell you with 100% certainty

[MBZ] OK, How do I get the instrument cluster out?

2018-02-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
In wanting to work on the speedometer/odometer of our '90 E300D, I need to get the instrument cluster out. How do I do that? Any tips or hints? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The part is completely different than on the 603. I’m not really sure I have ever had one go bad like they do in the 603. You sure it’s not just the belt shock rattling? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 12:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > So does

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Picture would definitely help. On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 1:53 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Max wrote: > > > Just installed, mounted in white Formica counter. > > > > Should I run a bead of caulk around the perimeter? > > > > Nothing in the installation guide about

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-12 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Max wrote: > Just installed, mounted in white Formica counter. > > Should I run a bead of caulk around the perimeter? > > Nothing in the installation guide about doing that, I was > thinking the glass needed to be floating so it could expand and > contract and not break. However, lots of

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
So does the pin/bolt have to be changed with everything else to eliminate the noise? It’s expensive from the stealer - over $50. I don’t recall that being the case on the 603. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 1:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I can tell

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looks the same as the 603 - is it? -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 1:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I can tell you with 100% certainty the bearing is separate. The bearing is > actually the bolt on the 606. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 12, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I can tell you with 100% certainty the bearing is separate. The bearing is actually the bolt on the 606. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 12:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Actually, after drilling down in the EPC, I don’t see a bearing, nothing

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I remember this well from my 350SDL, and I recall your sharing your experiences about it with me - thank you. His is barely even chirping right now, but fortunately he mentioned it to me. I loosened the belt on Saturday and checked everything, and there was minimal slop in both the lever and

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The arm(Lever) comes with the bearing as an assembly. I have a dead one that someday I want to push the bearing out of and get a bearing number. Then those that are inclined to can replace just the bearing. Q was never able to find the bearing separately or a bearing number. I have always

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Actually, after drilling down in the EPC, I don’t see a bearing, nothing but a washer (23) and a seal ring (29) behind it. So that means there must be a bearing or bushings in the lever. > On Feb 12, 2018, at 12:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan. I tried buying the bearing separately. The combined price was higher that a complete lever assembly. YMMV. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
So I need to buy a bearing, too? I could have sworn the bearing came with the lever on my 350SDL… -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 12:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The bearing is separate from the leaver > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 12, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The bearing is separate from the leaver Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does this have the bearing in it when you buy the lever? I see the bearing > as a separate part in the parts breakdown, but no one seems

[MBZ] Belt tensioner Lever on OM606

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Does this have the bearing in it when you buy the lever? I see the bearing as a separate part in the parts breakdown, but no one seems to offer it in the aftermarket, or even show it, which makes me suspect the bearing is part of the lever. When I got one of these for my 350SDL the bearing

Re: [MBZ] OT - spray painted glasses

2018-02-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Use a razor scraper - carefully. Works for me. On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 12:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > High temp paint is strong stuff if you let it cure, the sooner you get at > it the better. I had one lantern somebody had painted in high temp black, > it

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Even Know What To Say....

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I just ordered one for the W210 wagon, as it’s eligible for a 250k (km) badge. I had a spare from a previous car I no longer have, so I went ahead and stuck that on. As soon as I get the 400E sorted I’ll put in for a 250k badge for it. It’s not far from a 500k badge, too (about 442k km, I

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Even Know What To Say....

2018-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes-on my 300D 2,5t the paint faded on the grille badge and they sent me a new one.(for free) of course. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 10:30 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh boy, I could pay for something MB gives for free... > -Curt > >

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Even Know What To Say....

2018-02-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh boy, I could pay for something MB gives for free... -Curt On Monday, February 12, 2018, 10:16:51 AM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I have a couple of those around. No good. Certificate is vehicle specific. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 12,

Re: [MBZ] I Don't Even Know What To Say....

2018-02-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have a couple of those around. No good. Certificate is vehicle specific. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 12, 2018 6:06 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Serious brain trauma? > > https://tinyurl.com/y7lncba3 > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] OT leveling porch

2018-02-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Just cut angled 2X strips to nail on top of existing joists, or if you want to strengthen the floor then add sister joists and hangers at each end.  then new subfloor and floor. --FT On 2/12/18 9:54 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I am working on my new (to me) house. It was built in

Re: [MBZ] OT leveling porch

2018-02-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
The porch upstairs is now an enclosed (heated and air conditioned) room? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am working on my new (to me) house. It was built in 1900. It has a > sleeping porch (at least

[MBZ] OT leveling porch

2018-02-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I am working on my new (to me) house. It was built in 1900. It has a sleeping porch (at least that is what they used to be called) upstairs and down stairs. Apparently they were built with a slope of about 2 inches (for drainage/runoff). So, the outside wall is two inches lower than the

Re: [MBZ] daveslist

2018-02-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
you will never be a member, and you will not get the Members Only jacket --FT On 2/11/18 11:47 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Dan G asks: ‎What is daveslist? Top secret email list. Members only. Invite only. I am not a member. You are not a member. That's all I know. Rick

Re: [MBZ] daveslist

2018-02-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
"Open the [daveslist] bay door Hal!" "I'm afraid I can't do that Dave." - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 8:58 AM, tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > Dave is the only member and he prefers to keep it that way. > > > Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A >

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About the Paint...

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Put some benches in the back, party wagon. Like my old VW barn door van that was painted olive drab - I had a friend who did airbrush work put “der Party Vagon” on the sides in old English. Made my Dad mad as heck. -D > On Feb 12, 2018, at 9:38 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About the Paint...

2018-02-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Only 100k miles. Lotsa life yet in the old buggy. Black paint, no clear. That should be easier to repair than if it had clearcoat. Dan Penoff via Mercedes February 12, 2018 at 6:42 AM …this is actually pretty cool:

Re: [MBZ] daveslist

2018-02-12 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Dave is the only member and he prefers to keep it that way. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Rick Knoble via Mercedes Date: 2018-02-11 10:47 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mountain Man via Mercedes Cc: Rick Knoble

[MBZ] Too Bad About the Paint...

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
…this is actually pretty cool: https://www.ebay.de/itm/Mercedes-E280-Bestattungswagen-Ideal-fur-Neugrunder-Klimaanlage/183060709113?hash=item2a9f44bef9:g:ueAAAOSwKXdadG3g

[MBZ] I Don't Even Know What To Say....

2018-02-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Serious brain trauma? https://tinyurl.com/y7lncba3 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: