Gallon weight:
Jet A / JP5 = 6.8 lbs per gallon
AV Gas . = 6.6 lbs per gallon
Fresh water = 8.34 lbs per gallon
Sea water ...= 8.57 lbs per gallon [based on a calculated average of salt
density]
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 8:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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Probably not caused by the lost wire. Had that wire shorted the fuse would
probably have blown.
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I think water is 8 fuel is 6 but my recollection might be fuzzy
--FT
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> On Jul 23, 2018, at 9:57 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I seem to recall my flight instructor saying I should use 8#s/gal to estimate
> the weight of fuel for load distribution calcs. So
Very likely you need a new motor. or relay, or both.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 9:39 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> My wipers have been acting up over the last several of months. When I
> initiate the washers the wipers will occasionally stop in mid swipe. Now
> in
The 5.7 was built from the ground up as a diesel, it was never a converted gas
engine. This is a rumor.
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> On Jul 23, 2018, at 6:41 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Was the change that big or just the fact VW management deceived them? I seem
> to recall the
I haven't used one but it has always
impressed me as being unusable in the real
world because of too much friction and not
enough strength of materials.
My inclination for drum handling would be
https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200673817_200673817
in conjunction with something
GM didn't modify a gas engine, they just shared displacement. It wasn't broken
cranks either, they didn't have sufficient head clamping. It was fixed by the
end of the run but nobody wants to hear that part.
The 5.7l diesel blocks are prized by hot rodders as they're stronger than the
gasser
I seem to recall my flight instructor saying I should use 8#s/gal to
estimate the weight of fuel for load distribution calcs. So 8x55=440
which is way under the 2000# limit. but i think plywood under the drum
to distribute the weight can't hurt ---
Am I missing something?
Larry
On
I had several during the Biodiesel manufacturing plant days, Kept a couple.
They are quite "spendy" As I recall, the 2" models I kept were in the
$3,500 range.. Great pumps, however. If you use Viton diaphargms and
component parts they will pump hazmat chemicals, water, oil, fuel, mud
Exactly!
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 8:43 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <
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> including the consumers IMO
>
>
>
> On 07/23/2018 8:09 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> It was the principle of the matter - someone lied, all will be punished.
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at
including the consumers IMO
On 07/23/2018 8:09 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
It was the principle of the matter - someone lied, all will be punished.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 6:41 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Was the change that big or just the fact VW
Hi Gang,
I found this on Pelican
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/body-repair/388675-w-124-rear-subframe-mount-rot.html#post3831265
so there's at least 2 other people (worldwide) who have problems like my
300D. At least I think we're all talking about the same thing. anyone
on the
My wipers have been acting up over the last several of months. When I initiate
the washers the wipers will occasionally stop in mid swipe. Now in the last
two weeks I’ve blown two fuses on that circuit. Any thoughts? Is the motor
burning out? Can these be rebuilt? Is their away test?
> On July 23, 2018 at 9:21 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
>
>
> I use the barrel to haul 87 octane un-leaded (no ethanol)
We can't get 87 octane no ethanol around here, but we can get 89 octane for
about a dollar a gallon more than 93 octane gasahol. (yes, $4/gallon for
"outdoor power
Hmm - never heard of an air operated diaphragm pump before. It looks like
you can spend between $250 and $18,000 for one . . .
I have a decent air compressor - sure sounds easier than pumping that
handle 5 times per gallon.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 8:27 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> A
Yup - the hand pump double action is what I have - -
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 8:27 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> A gas... not diesel... for gas, I use an air operated diaphragm
> pump no sparks. Hand pump double action diaphragm works just as well...
> just not as fast.
>
> On
I have one chain wrapped around the barrel under the top rib, with three
shorter chains going up where they meet at one of those triangle screw
together chain fittings things. They are long enough to slip close to an
outside edge, which gives clearance for the pump (with filter) to un-screw
for
A gas... not diesel... for gas, I use an air operated diaphragm
pump no sparks. Hand pump double action diaphragm works just as well...
just not as fast.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 6:21 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
wrote:
> I use the barrel to haul 87 octane un-leaded (no ethanol) to the
Having lifted 55 gallon barrels with an engine hoist, I will offer this
advise.
BE CAREFUL. barrels are tough to grab hold of, and chains slip... Best
effect I've had is using 2 inch nylon wide lifting slings, using them as
"chokers".
Best result moving barrels is with a fork lift. If you
I use the barrel to haul 87 octane un-leaded (no ethanol) to the airplane -
use a hand crank pump to get it from the barrel to the wing tanks of the
Cessna. The low compression Continental can't tell the difference between
mogas and avgas, and it's half the price or less.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at
Chains are around the barrel - I lift it with an engine hoist. I'm putting
a camper shell on the truck bed, which will not have clearance for the
barrel, chains, and hoist height. Need to get the full (350lb) barrel out
from under the shell.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 7:53 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes
That's what I was wondering about. If I buy one, I'll put plywood under the
barrel.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 7:37 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> I believe a full 55 gal barrel might exceed it's structural limits, but
> only because the rim of the barrel would be the only contact area vs the
>
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 7:53 PM tyee165 via Mercedes
wrote:
> How do you get it off of the tailgate?
Keep cranking and have a mattress on the ground?
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Back up and slam the brakes on really fast. self unloads ;))
As it happens, I presently have a barrel full of Jet A fuel in one of my
trucks, loaded as far forward as it will fit. When I unload it, it will be
with a 12 Volt Harbor Freight pump, into another barrel setting on a barrel
Ima real man then!
--FT
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> On Jul 23, 2018, at 8:23 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Real men drive Diesels I haven't seen any real men in Europe OR
> California in a couple decades to busy with their man buns and skinny
> jeans, I opine.
> Your opinion may vary,
How do you get it off of the tailgate?
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Date: 2018-07-23 7:37 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes
Discussion List Cc: G Mann Subject:
Re: [MBZ] OT - pickup un-loader
I believe a full 55 gal barrel might exceed
I believe a full 55 gal barrel might exceed it's structural limits, but
only because the rim of the barrel would be the only contact area vs the
weight load.
It might work if you set the barrel on a piece of plywood to distribute the
load beyond the rim of the barrel.
With a load of dirt or rock,
Hi Mitch,
I went back and checked my notes to confirm my findings and it was
Fuse C that was blown. Fuse #9 is the one that allowed the test light
to go out when I pulled the fuses. But I see what you mean about the
fuse and the battery killer being separate issues. So I have 2 problems
Real men drive Diesels I haven't seen any real men in Europe OR
California in a couple decades to busy with their man buns and skinny
jeans, I opine.
Your opinion may vary, however.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 3:23 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > On July
On Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:57:40 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
wrote:
> 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 Series Black
>
> https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/d/1989-mercedes-benz-420-series/6650829294.html
Well, it does say, "Contact me with an offer - listed price does not
reflect my true asking
> On July 23, 2018 at 8:09 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote:
>
>
> It was the principle of the matter - someone lied, all will be punished.
I believe that concept, plus attempts at winning the courthouse lottery,
resulted in a baseless class action suit or two against GM, alleging that GM
did
Has anyone seen one of these in action?
https://www.harborfreight.com/truck-bed-cargo-unloader-60800.html
Would it work to slide a full 55 gal. barrel from the rear of the bed onto
the tailgate?
--
OK Don
*“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
our people
It was the principle of the matter - someone lied, all will be punished.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 6:41 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes <
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> Was the change that big or just the fact VW management deceived them? I
> seem to recall the actual MPG increase was pretty
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Was the change that big or just the fact VW management deceived them? I
seem to recall the actual MPG increase was pretty small. Less that 1/2
mile per gallon IIRC.
Of course Chevrolet got the ball rolling with their modification of gas
engine to diesel. A lot of broken cranks left a lot
I think the VW dieselgate killed Diesels in the US - perhaps permanently.
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 4:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>
> Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
>
>>
>> BTW, When did MB stop importing any diesel equipped cars into the US? I
>> assume
> On July 23, 2018 at 5:32 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Yurp is working on banning them. Some reaction to the emissions debacle plus
> concerns about particulates and health.
I know London and Paris don't want diesels, with or without particulate filters.
California
Thanks Jim,
I'll study this for a while and I suspect things will become clearer.
Thanks for the simplification!
LarryT
On 07/23/2018 11:05 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
Basic electrical circuitry is actually quite simple. Pretend that an
electron wishes to get from the positive side
Unfortunately no, when I put it away for "semi-storage" I made sure
everything was turned off. I should have disconnected the battery but
something came up IIRC. After that it was out of the memory banks..
Larry
On 07/23/2018 12:06 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Could someone have
Thanks Max,
Well duh, it sounds so simple when you tell it like that ;-)
Actually I should have been able to figure that one by myself. But after
so long it was obviously not coming easily. Seems like I used to be
much smarter than I am now. Guess my brain is getting older too. I
hate to
Hi Max,
Thanks, so you think it may be as simple as swapping out the
front/courtesy light assy?
Sure, I'm in no hurry - I can drive it with Fuse 9 removed. The Radio
doesn't work anyway ;-)
Is there anyway to test it? Maybe take the bulbs out, put the fuse back
in and see what the test
Yes, the EU nannies at picking at IE for having Dissels. IE is tryin
to figger out if they buckle, or if they buck the EU nannies. I am
hoping for being Irish, and putting up a fight!
Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
Yurp is working on banning them. Some reaction to the emissions
There was a guy in Ames who made a 'lektrick car in the early 80s. He
gutted an econobox. I think it was a early Escort.. Then added his
stuff. It was still running in the 90s when we moved to Ames. I
talked to him probably in the 93-95 timeframe. It still managed to go
2-5 miles a
Yurp is working on banning them. Some reaction to the emissions debacle plus
concerns about particulates and health.
--R
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> On Jul 23, 2018, at 5:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
>
> Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
>>
>> BTW, When did MB stop importing any
Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
BTW, When did MB stop importing any diesel equipped cars into the
US? I assume they're still being made and sold in other markets...
LarryT
For instance: In Ireland, the majority of cars are Dissel. RTW gets
dissels. The goofy CARB and Feds keep
Sounds like a Page Oil engine.
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
I was camping, a Coleman Lantern friend who also owns the Whately Engine Museum, had a
gathering. We camped and lit lanterns and watched old engines run. He calls his big
engines "Medium sized" but I consider them HUGE. 4'
Ok. How is that made?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Jul 23, 2018 4:47 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> My buddy brought me some quahogs yesterday I’m gonna make me some good
> Lowcountry chowdah!
>
> --FT
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> > On Jul 23, 2018, at 1:33
My buddy brought me some quahogs yesterday I’m gonna make me some good
Lowcountry chowdah!
--FT
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> wrote:
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> Dwight E. Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
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> car with two rear axles and that awesome 70's look.
>
> I wonder if any of those survived?
>
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
> On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 11:30 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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Larry - I think I have a spare front / courtesy light. Finding that spare
in my garage, now that may be another matter If you are in no hurry,
and decide you would like it, let me know.
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Max
Charleston SC
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 12:06 PM, Meade Dillon wrote:
> Could someone
Hot side of the fuse: If you remove the fuse, one of the two terminals will
be "hot" with 12v DC. In order to be hot, usually some switch like the
ignition switch needs to be turned on, but some fuses and circuits are not
switched and always have power, like the headlights and the courtesy light,
Could someone have left the courtesy light / map light turned on? Might be
as simple as that...
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 7:54 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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> > On July 23, 2018 at 7:19 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
>
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Basic electrical circuitry is actually quite simple. Pretend that an
electron wishes to get from the positive side of the battery to the
negative side. (They actually go the other way, due to a bad naming guess
by the original scientists, but that's irrelevant.) How does it get
there? Follow
Whichever circuit has a blown fuse, is not the circuit that's killing
batteries.
The blown fuse stops the current draw. There's likely a big issue on that
circuit, but it's a separate issue from the dead battery.
Mitch.
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It's time to change the subject back to short - sorry it got off topic -
Larry
On 07/23/2018 10:24 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote:
That was my fault - when I reported what happened when checking my
fuses I used the wrong thread to reply to -
Sorry --
Larry
On 07/23/2018 7:54 AM,
That was my fault - when I reported what happened when checking my fuses
I used the wrong thread to reply to -
Sorry --
Larry
On 07/23/2018 7:54 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
On July 23, 2018 at 7:19 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes
wrote:
I believe both that and the radio itself have
That is the odd thing - Fuse #8 blew but Fuse #9 is the one that turned
off the test light as I went through the fuses disconnecting each one.
But the fuse blowing could have been a fluke, perhaps?
I'll look at the Relay Diagrams and pull the Courtesy Light Relay, then
put #9 back in and see
Wish it were feasible to transplant the 1991 diesel and all it's systems
into my 2006 E350. Probably be a bear to do if possible at all for less
than the price of a newer diesel.
BTW, When did MB stop importing any diesel equipped cars into the US?
I assume they're still being made and
I was camping, a Coleman Lantern friend who also owns the Whately Engine
Museum, had a gathering. We camped and lit lanterns and watched old engines
run. He calls his big engines "Medium sized" but I consider them HUGE. 4'
flywheels aren't uncommon...
I've got video of him starting a
Terminal 86 is the German label for power supply connection at the relay.
I suspect the curtesy light relay, it's the usual failure. Draws a couple amps
all the time when dead.
Never known it to blow the fuse though.
Your lost wire could be pinched in the dash somewhere and grounded, too.
> On July 23, 2018 at 7:19 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I believe both that and the radio itself have been accused, right here in
> this thread, of causing battery killing current draws.
Oops, not this thread, the short thread.
Mitch
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I believe Relay Comfort Circuitry is the delay relay for the dome lights
staying on after you close the door.
I believe both that and the radio itself have been accused, right here in this
thread, of causing battery killing current draws.
Mitch.
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Hi Max,
Just finished testing the fuses - I disconnected the Neg Cable
Connector - Then with the Test Light connected between the Neg Cable and
Neg Post - I found the light stayed Lit the whole time except when I got
to #9. I pulled the top of the Fuse Holder away from the top of each
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