Re: [MBZ] Something for Jim

2kW 12VDC, kinda small. -- Jim ___ 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

[MBZ] Something for Jim

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/for/d/generator-army-surplus/6529722791.html I think this will resolve a few off grid needs for either Jim C or maybe Poos. Or Dan of the mountains. SWMBA told me to move to a barn with my excess of cars.I think she intends to put the homestead up for

[MBZ] Painting 124 plastic bumper

I need a new front bumper in white for my 124 cabriolet. How hard would it be to repaint a silver bumper in white? Should I keep looking for a white bumper? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

That is a clutched ALTERNATOR pulley, which is about $30. Much cheaper than a rebuilt or new power steering pump. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 9:09 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > If you also install the clutched pulley. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

Might you have better results (longevity) by adhering a sheet of glass fiber to the part to support the rest of the piece? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Ok, then you are right. I never had one of those. All mine either had the firewall resistor or the 81+ relay. The 80 had the expensive 116 SD relay, but with help form Max, I changed the wiring so it uses the cheaper 81+ relay that is cheaper. fmiser via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

This 77 does not have a firewall resister On 3/18/2018 8:06 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Curley wrote: Nope! See prior post. You forgot the firewall resistor. My '78 did not have a firewall resistor. It only had the "toaster" wires between glow plugs.

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

If you also install the clutched pulley. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 18, 2018 6:59:20 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >That would not hold it will it? > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 18, 2018, at 5:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Ok, then it was updated. That is good. Just swap the AC/PS brackets and pumps. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes March 18, 2018 at 7:17 PM The 77 has the round air filter on top of manifold just like the 81 and all other 123’s I have seen. I would have to swap

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

> Curley wrote: > Nope! See prior post. You forgot the firewall resistor. My '78 did not have a firewall resistor. It only had the "toaster" wires between glow plugs. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

> Kaleb wrote: > In the factory form of series style is 12 volts pushed out of > the relay to the 1st plug. 12 V at the _input_ to the first plug - but the "output" terminal of the first plug will be about 1.5 V lest - or 10.5. Then about 2 V drop across the "toaster" resistor so the input to

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

Yes, multiple times. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 18, 2018 6:48:48 PM EDT, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: >Did you try unplugging it or flipping breaker off for a minute or so? > >I have a GE electric ceramic top stove in a rental property. Two of

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

> Jaime wrote: > What am I missing? What’s wrong with the original series plugs? > > The system worked for almost 40 years, no? The series and parallel draw about the same amount of current, so use about the same amount of power from the battery - but the series system only puts 1/2 of the

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

The 77 has the round air filter on top of manifold just like the 81 and all other 123’s I have seen. I would have to swap the compressor for sure. Since it already has the pencil type plugs that should be plug and play. Or I can just drive the rust bucket around and freak everyone out. Or let

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

The old one has the swing arm intake manifold, and probably oil bath air cleaner. The 81 uses the flat intake manifold with the bolt for the paper air filter on top. TO keep it 81, you need to use the newer manifold and air cleaner. Same with the A/C compressor. Keep it 81. THe york

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

After a career of having to ban the use of the stuff among technicians I’ve become a believer. I’ve used it on a number of occasions and it’s worked quite well most times. I’ve had failures with it, too, but that’s usually due to the mechanics of the part that’s being repaired, not the JB

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Nope! See prior post. You forgot the firewall resistor. Fred Moir via Mercedes March 18, 2018 at 6:12 PM Yup! Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

No There, I fixed it: In the factory form of series style GPs, 12 volts is provided by the Pull switch to the resistor on the firewall, and the glow indicator. The firewall resistor drops the voltage to about 6 v. From the firewall resistor, the 1st plug (#4 cyl) is delivered 6v, and

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

Lol, that’s what I should do Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 7:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sell them your testimonial in exchange for a free tube of JB Weld. > > On Mar 18, 2018 7:54 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" >

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

Sell them your testimonial in exchange for a free tube of JB Weld. On Mar 18, 2018 7:54 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: HAHAHAHA - try it and let us know how it works for you - - - On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

HAHAHAHA - try it and let us know how it works for you - - - On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Man read those testimonials on the tube. That stuff will hold anything! > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > > On Mar 18, 2018, at 6:59 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

If I move it to the 81 I plan on just swapping the whole engine/trans. Why does the intake need to me moved? I am assuming the hole will be there for the GM compressor? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 6:48 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Adapting

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Adapting to 81: unbolt the intake manifold and swap in the 81. Same for the A/C. unbolt the yorkie and its bracket. Bolt on the GM and its brackets, along with PS pump/bracket. Simple. I think that is all you need unless you use the Lt Wonko transmission. In that case, leave the cable

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

I didn’t sign a lease, a prior owner did, and when I told them to come get it they told me they wouldn’t. Mine by possession. I didn’t sell it, I put it up for free. So it either got recertified, retasked, or scrapped. Kind of like the leaking 80 gallon water heater I had in my basement in

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Yup! Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 18 March 2018 19:01 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lt Don

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

I have run across systems like this before that have been converted. It’s been a while but if the car came with series I always prefer to just keep it original. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 5:52 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > What am I

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

In the factory form of series style is 12 volts pushed out of the relay to the 1st plug. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2018, at 5:35 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: > >> In the parallel style 12 volts go to each one, correct? > > Correct. > >> Will

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

Man read those testimonials on the tube. That stuff will hold anything! --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 6:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That would not hold it will it? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 18, 2018, at 5:00 PM, Buggered

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

That would not hold it will it? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 5:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > JBWeld to the rescue! > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Mar 18, 2018, at 3:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

What am I missing? What’s wrong with the original series plugs? The system worked for almost 40 years, no? Keep it original Jaime On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 6:43 PM fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > > Don Wills wrote: > > > > > > As wired, it is a series electrical

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

Did you try unplugging it or flipping breaker off for a minute or so? I have a GE electric ceramic top stove in a rental property. Two of the 5 burners stopped working so I unplugged from wall for 30 secs and plugged back in and everything went back to normal. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18,

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

> > Don Wills wrote: > > > > As wired, it is a series electrical circuit. That means that > > the first glow plugs hogs the power and casts off what is > > available. That accounts for the differences you saw. In a > > parallel configuration, all glow plugs would share equally. > Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

> Kaleb wrote: > In the parallel style 12 volts go to each one, correct? Correct. > Will the toaster wires work with the pencil style plugs No. > or does it need the loop style? With the loop style, each plug "uses" about 1.5 volts each, so with 4 of them 6 of the 12 volts from the battery

Re: [MBZ] Huh?

5% all the way around 20% brow --FT On 3/18/18 6:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Just make an offer sight unseen. Then surprise us with photos. On Mar 18, 2018 12:41 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: I think we need pictures of this one Kaleb. You know...

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

I used to get DOT portable tanks of much higher pressure ratings hydro tested for about $15-20, but that was 20 years ago and they weren't 100 gallon tanks. Anything over $100 sounds like robbery. What did you get for selling their tank after they didn't want to mess with it? Mitch. > On

Re: [MBZ] Huh?

Just make an offer sight unseen. Then surprise us with photos. On Mar 18, 2018 12:41 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: I think we need pictures of this one Kaleb. You know... for the special file. Does it come with a trunk full of crack? Empty beer cans? On Sun, Mar 18,

Re: [MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

JBWeld to the rescue! --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 3:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I messed with it today to figure out why the power steering has to have > the shower curtain rod wedged between it and the firewall to keep from >

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

That makes sense. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 4:34 PM, Don Wills via Mercedes > wrote: > > As wired, it is a series electrical circuit. That means that the first > glow plugs hogs the power and casts off what is available. That accounts > for the

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

The original toaster wire parts are in the parts box. On Sun, Mar 18, 2018, 3:04 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ok, so as I suspected this is not going to work properly. I need to either > put it back to toaster wire setup or redo this if I keep it intact in

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

As wired, it is a series electrical circuit. That means that the first glow plugs hogs the power and casts off what is available. That accounts for the differences you saw. In a parallel configuration, all glow plugs would share equally. On Sun, Mar 18, 2018, 1:52 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Use the parallel plugs and add wires, make them out of the biggest wire you can get. I used 10ga on Dwight's 240D and it was okay, 8ga would have been better. It had 14ga when I got it which was inadequate. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 1:05 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

Those butane lighter sticks still make a spark at the tip after the butane runs out, I use those to light off the hob when the power is out and I want to cook.  Lot easier than finding a match and being careful not to throw it somewhere. --FT On 3/18/18 4:52 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Kaleb. The "toaster racks" between old style series plugs are air cooled resistors there to drop the voltage across each plug to about a volt each, grounded at the end to complete the circuit. With the pencil type plugs each has its' own wire and a full 12 volts, no toaster racks. If you

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

I'm unimpressed with the new burners, especially on cheaper stoves... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 11:24 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: An oven with a standing pilot might be nice to have, except in the summer when you don't

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

We've got a 50s vintage apartment stove at camp, I really like cooking on it. The only thing I wish it had is a pilot for the oven but that's pretty minor... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 11:04 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Yes, the factory wire from the car goes to back plug. Then wires go from one plug to the next. Front plug does not have factory ground wire attached. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2018, at 3:20 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: > >> After messing with

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

> Kaleb wrote: > After messing with it off and on for 2-3 days if finally roared > to life with a huge puff of diesel smoke. The original loop > plugs were updated to the pencil style with the main power wire > coming in and jumper wires connecting each plug. > Not really sure how these loop

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

One of the previous residents of our home, probably a renter from the subcontinent (Indian/Pakistani) had a gas over installed on our lanai. When we moved in there was a 100 gallon propane tank on the side of the house that powered it. I called the local propane supplier who owned the tank.

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

In the parallel style 12 volts go to each one, correct? Will the toaster wires work with the pencil style plugs or does it need the loop style? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 3:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think the toaster wires were

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Ok, so as I suspected this is not going to work properly. I need to either put it back to toaster wire setup or redo this if I keep it intact in the car. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 3:01 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb. > > The later

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

I think the toaster wires were resisters (Resist! LT Don clearly needed those for this chapter of our nation) and the last one #1 was tied to ground, so each plug only saw a few volts. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 18, 2018 3:56:08 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

Kaleb. The later systems use one wire per plug from the controller. At 12 volts, the volts-drop-per-meter is significant on a single wire setup, unless you use really thick wire. YMMV. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes

[MBZ] $300 copart 140 diesel

So I messed with it today to figure out why the power steering has to have the shower curtain rod wedged between it and the firewall to keep from rattling. I took the belt loose and immediately saw the issue. The top mounting ear on the pump was broken. As I removed it the bottom one appeared

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

I’m sure it probably needs a valve adjustment. All the conversions I have seen have the jumper wires installed. The original style had the toaster wires which I guess works the same doesn’t it? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2018, at 2:54 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

So I took the wonko for a couple of mile drive. It runs great and the transmission shifts great. My first car was a 79 240d and this is the closest car to that I have been in since then. I remember mine being super slow, much slower than a 115 240d. I think I know why. I don’t think mine was

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

One wire to each plug? Valve adjustment? Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 18 March 2018 14:52 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

Just get a propane tank and plumb it to a gas cooktop.  That's what I have out here on the fringe of America --FT On 3/18/18 2:40 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: I would think that a gas stovetop and an electrical-fired oven would be the best combination. My house is all electric.

Re: [MBZ] ROCK Auto!

There was a service bulletin on these some years back calling for replacement with a redesigned part that has a stronger spring/higher pressure. I have typically replaced them as a maintenance item on all of my M119 powered cars, however, in this case it was well down the list until I realized

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

After messing with it off and on for 2-3 days if finally roared to life with a huge puff of diesel smoke. The original loop plugs were updated to the pencil style with the main power wire coming in and jumper wires connecting each plug. It just did not seem like the plugs were getting hot

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

I would think that a gas stovetop and an electrical-fired oven would be the best combination. My house is all electric. The oven is fine,but my stovetop is certainly sub-optimal. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via

Re: [MBZ] Lt Don Wonko 240d

It had a Human Rights Campaign sticker but I scrapped that off before Kleb got here. Didn't want him to get beat up in Oklahoma. On Sat, Mar 10, 2018, 5:51 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You went to Wacko’s to get it? Does it have H-> stickers on it? > > --R

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

An oven with a standing pilot might be nice to have, except in the summer when you don't want to keep a fire burning 24/7... But I have no problem with electronic ignition burners, they light with a match just as easily as the burners on your old relic. Mitch. > On March 18, 2018 at 2:04 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlpool warrant support

+1 The cottage has a 1940 vintage apt size gas stove, that I will never get rid of. Lighting with a match is positive. You always know if the gas is lit. It always works when the lektrick is out. Gas or 'lectrick, I will look for stove/oven with no electronics if I ever need one again.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Generating power in the rain -- and at night

In Areland, almost all cars are Dissel. (5 speed) the gummit had been pushing Dissel as a better alternative for years. (good for them!) Few cars are over 10 yrs old. Now the gummit has a conundrum because it promoted DIssel, but now the EU wants to eliminate Dissel. I hope areland

Re: [MBZ] ROCK Auto!

Mine cranks for about half sec longer than any modern car. There is something about giving it some throttle when warm but not when cold in the owners manual. On Sat, Mar 17, 2018, 6:02 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Changed the fuel filter on the 400E today for a low

Re: [MBZ] OT: Generating power in the rain -- and at night

There! I fixed it. And a big customer too what with his huge houses and many first class flights, private planes, big cars... -Curt Not to mention albore being e first rate hypocrite Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: And a big customer too what with his huge house and many first class

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

I used a very similar process to clean the tank in the SLC after it sat for a couple of years while I was rebuilding the engine. I used a hair drier to dry out the tank at the end for a couple of days. Pro-Seal is often used in riveted together fuel tanks in home built aircraft:

Re: [MBZ] Huh?

I think we need pictures of this one Kaleb. You know... for the special file. Does it come with a trunk full of crack? Empty beer cans? On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 8:09 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > WTT 1982 Mercedes 300sd turbo diesel > >

[MBZ] Huh?

WTT 1982 Mercedes 300sd turbo diesel https://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/gms/d/wtt-1982-mercedes-300sd-turbo/6534751609.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

> On March 18, 2018 at 9:44 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > When I clean a lantern I often put some denatured alcohol in to absorb the > water to help with drying. Around here you can buy a gallon of E85 (probably closer to E70 when you buy it in

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

When I clean a lantern I often put some denatured alcohol in to absorb the water to help with drying. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Mar 18, 2018 at 9:23 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: I got a load of crap-filled diesel once that plugged the

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

Citric acid would be good for this too, can be a little stronger, cheaper and less smelly too. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 11:21 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I have recovered 3 rusty fuel tanks using vinegar. It's cheap, works in

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

I agree, we had the tank done on my '52 Farmall Super M last year. Had way less trouble with it all summer than ever before. Starting with a clean tank made such a difference. I think it cost $150, totally worth it. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Mar 17, 2018 at 5:47 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

I got a load of crap-filled diesel once that plugged the exit screen of my 300SD. I removed the bottom screen and fuel gauge (and fuel hoses) and blasted it out from the top (gauge hole) with my pressure washer, letting the water and crap come out the bottom (screen) hole. After almost all of

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

https://www.por15.com/Fuel-System-Restoration_c_17.html > On March 18, 2018 at 7:26 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > POR used to make a kit for coating the inside of fuel tanks, but I haven’t > seen it in a while. It was powerful enough to seal pinholes.

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

I'm probably going to face this task with my cabriolet, but not looking forward to it because the tank is hidden behind the works for the hydraulic top. In situ cleaning will be my first attempt. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 17, 2018 5:11:20 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out gas tank

POR used to make a kit for coating the inside of fuel tanks, but I haven’t seen it in a while. It was powerful enough to seal pinholes. -D > On Mar 18, 2018, at 12:01 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I coat them with Diesel fuel, once clean. All my rolling stock

Re: [MBZ] IT RUNS BUT CALBULATOR WILL NEED TO BE CLEAN

I have a flashed ATI 5870 that drives two. I really need to upgrade to an NVIDIA GTX 680 or the like, but I don’t do anything terribly intensive like gaming, so they are pretty happy the way things are. Now I have three 23” ACDs to dispose of. They’re going on CL today to see if I can find