Re: [MBZ] clocks?

2018-08-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Quartz, or tick-tock? They are _very_ different inside. The quartz 114/115 clocks are a nightmare to open up. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Really 3 speed. Same as in the R107 with M117 If it is well tuned, a person might be able to eke out 15mpg in mostly highway driving. 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

Re: [MBZ] clocks?

2018-08-01 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The one in my 220D was less accurate as time went on. I needed to synch it by 10 minutes each week. The capacitors can bee swapped out, which may handle the timing issue. There also seemed to be a gearing issue, where it was skipping a tooth clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986

Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The grease system makes me think its probably a turd, if they'd do that to a car what else have they been ignoring... -Curt On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 4:06:05 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:  It's fairly priced, assuming the interior hasn't been trashed as well. On Wed, Aug 1,

Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's fairly priced, assuming the interior hasn't been trashed as well. On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The more you have to replace the less of a good deal it is. There are > other issues attributed to poor wvo use, I just picked the

Re: [MBZ] Weird BMW semi-ragtop on BAT

2018-08-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Speaking of weird, I never heard of the Intermeccanica Italia before. Looks like a cross between a 240Z, a Marcos GT, and a C3 Corvette. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-intermeccanica-italia/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Weird BMW semi-ragtop on BAT

2018-08-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Rusty, structurally compromised, AC is broken, owner thinks he's selling a gold mine. Harry The III? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 1, 2018 12:46:07 AM GMT+02:00, "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: >I'm disappointed. I thought, from the first pic, that it was

Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The more you have to replace the less of a good deal it is. There are other issues attributed to poor wvo use, I just picked the first one... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: The IP can be replaced - - - On Wed, Aug 1, 2018

Re: [MBZ] This car turns heads, but not in a negative way

2018-08-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Only $20k, including a free set of WiltonWheels™ Mitch. > On August 1, 2018 at 1:20 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Uhhh, no.  You're wrong > > https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/d/1984-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/6656804072.html ___

Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The IP can be replaced - - - On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 2:17 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I dunno, a greased up IP makes me want to run. > I'm not opposed to a well done grease system, I've just never gotten to > see one of those... > -Curt > > On Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This is one of the more collectible W116 sedans - specifically the initial MY (1973). On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 1, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > > > Is it really a 3spd? >

Re: [MBZ] clocks?

2018-08-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yes and yes. I've never seen/done a 115 but I repaired the clock in my '83 240D back in 2003 when I first got it. It still worked fine when I junked the car in, geez I forget now, 2010? -Curt On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 2:33:50 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:    What do

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Is it really a 3spd? I love the 116 look. I suppose these are hard on gas... -Curt On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 2:24:44 PM EDT, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Those are possibly the most undesirable cars mb ever made Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2018, at 10:05 AM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Is it really a 3spd? > > I love the 116 look. I suppose these are hard on gas... > > -Curt > > On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 2:24:44 PM EDT, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Those are possibly

Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I dunno, a greased up IP makes me want to run. I'm not opposed to a well done grease system, I've just never gotten to see one of those... -Curt On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 2:09:08 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I've got a good tranny in this 79 wagon, easy enough to

[MBZ] clocks?

2018-08-01 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
   What do we know about old Mercedes clocks? The one in my 115 300D worked flawlessly until this summer. I never had to reset it. It would sit in the garage all winter and be right on time come spring. Now, it will not hold the time at all. Seems to be getting worse. It would be out by 5

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
My 240d has a crack free dash. Had a 82 300d once that did also Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > All 4 of my W123's had cracked dash cover. Couple weeks,ago found an 82 > 300CD that friend bought with perfect original dash surprised.

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Those are possibly the most undesirable cars mb ever made Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2018, at 10:05 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wonder how high this will go. > >

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
They do exist but you have to be patient... On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 1:33 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > All 4 of my W123's had cracked dash cover. Couple weeks,ago found an 82 > 300CD that friend bought with perfect original dash surprised. > > Dwight Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That wagon is closer to Dimitri than the rest of us in NE Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 1, 2018 2:09 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > I've got a good tranny in this 79 wagon, easy enough to swap it in. For > $400 that would be a good deal if it was closer. Somebody needs to get

Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I've got a good tranny in this 79 wagon, easy enough to swap it in.  For $400 that would be a good deal if it was closer. Somebody needs to get that car. There's this one at $3k, might be a $2k car given the issues if it is otherwise nice enough.

Re: [MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sigh. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 1, 2018 1:37 PM, "Frederick Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > 1984 Mercedes 300D Wagon $400 > > https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/6656868736.html > B2 piston, perhaps? > Wish I had space. (Other than between my nears!) > > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel

[MBZ] 84 Wagon?

2018-08-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
1984 Mercedes 300D Wagon $400 https://maine.craigslist.org/cto/6656868736.html B2 piston, perhaps? Wish I had space. (Other than between my nears!) Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
All 4 of my W123's had cracked dash cover. Couple weeks,ago found an 82 300CD that friend bought with perfect original dash surprised. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 1, 2018 1:18 PM, "Larry Turner via Mercedes" wrote: > I don't think I've ever seen a pre-W124 MB that _didn_'t have a

Re: [MBZ] This car turns heads, but not in a negative way

2018-08-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Turns your head to throw up. Should be a capital offense. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 1, 2018 1:21 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: Uhhh, no. You're wrong https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/d/1984-mercedes-benz- 300d-turbo/6656804072.html -- --FT

[MBZ] This car turns heads, but not in a negative way

2018-08-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Uhhh, no.  You're wrong https://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/cto/d/1984-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/6656804072.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I don't think I've ever seen a  pre-W124 MB that _didn_'t have a cracked dash... LarryT On 08/01/2018 11:05 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Wonder how high this will go.

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Carburetor trouble

2018-08-01 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 01/08/2018 11:37 AM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes wrote: I use ONLY pure gas [98 octane] that I drive 27 miles for and get 2 or 3  5 gallon containers.Never used regular gas on my 1969 Austin America.I drive it a lot during the next 3 months...fun !!!  I get about 25 mpg...1275 cc engine .I just

[MBZ] Subject: Re: Carburetor trouble

2018-08-01 Thread Rdeafboy via Mercedes
I use ONLY pure gas [98 octane] that I drive 27 miles for and get 2 or 3  5 gallon containers.Never used regular gas on my 1969 Austin America.I drive it a lot during the next 3 months...fun !!!  I get about 25 mpg...1275 cc engine .I just rebuilt rear wheels with new bearings ,wheel

[MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wonder how high this will go. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercedes-benz-450se-4/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-08-01 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] When a moron takes drugs

2018-08-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Right on, Roger. These are still beautiful cars, and worth the money if cared for properly. On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 8:53 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, sometimes I think you guys are too hard on people. Around 1996 when > I purchased my 1980 300SD with

Re: [MBZ] Carburetor trouble

2018-08-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Sometimes, not often (and Chucktown craigslist looks terrible compared to my local Craigslist) I see a water cooled 12-16hp Kubota lawn tractor in running condition on CL for $400-800. There's one for $800 right now. (and no, it wasn't made in the 1970s, but late 1980s is possible)

Re: [MBZ] Carburetor trouble

2018-08-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
5 Kw would be ok, I'd like a little more but I've got to balance capacity against price and foot print, space in my garage is precious. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 31, 2018 3:58:50 PM GMT+02:00, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >I see them in the 5Kw range on

Re: [MBZ] When a moron takes drugs

2018-08-01 Thread ROGER HALE via Mercedes
Well, sometimes I think you guys are too hard on people. Around 1996 when I purchased my 1980 300SD with 186,000 miles, it was physician owned. Even though she didn't drive the car daily, she had it in to the MB dealership here in Atlanta for its full service. I obtained the service records

[MBZ] Hey, Kaleb! You moving to Louisville?

2018-08-01 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
https://www.instagram.com/p/BltcTF3BmLI/ ___ 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