Re: [MBZ] I was at the Dr today

2020-03-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
You really don't want the test, unless you absolutely need it. See the attached picture. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
Thanks. Good info. Michael E. Esh > On Mar 21, 2020, at 1:08 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:38:26 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I converted a '82 240D from a four-cylinder engine with an automatic > transmission to a five-cylinder

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 21:14:06 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Does anyone else have the problem that their car only seems to get > destroyed when their wife drives it? Talk with Kaleb ... > All I need is to die exceeding max takeoff weight on a kids scooter > trying to fix a 35year

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
As I was suiting up to go on some covid room this morning the wife shoots me a video of the 123 rear driver side wheel with smoke pouring out from under the car and calls me to tell me the car is on fire. They were already at their destination and it didnt look like a real fire plus what could

[MBZ] Lung Damage

2020-03-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
COVID-19: Recovered patients have partially reduced lung function Chinese researchers have found fluid- or debris-filled sacs in the lungs of those who were infected by COVID-19. Scans suggest sustained organ damage.

Re: [MBZ] I was at the Dr today

2020-03-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Easy enough to improvise --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Governor claims one of the reason the state has been slow to start testing > is due to a lack of swabs. > > -D > >> On Mar 21, 2020, at 6:51 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Yay me, sorta — 211 airmatic

2020-03-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah I gotta dig into it more --FY Sent from iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 8:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just because the pump ran does not mean it is good. The Das tests will > usually tell you exactly what the issue is. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 21, 2020,

Re: [MBZ] Yay me, sorta — 211 airmatic

2020-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Just because the pump ran does not mean it is good. The Das tests will usually tell you exactly what the issue is. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 7:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I decided today to go spend some time trying to figure out why this $500E500 >

[MBZ] Yay me, sorta — 211 airmatic

2020-03-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I decided today to go spend some time trying to figure out why this $500E500 is all squatted down. I took off the air pump to check it out (which I need not have done, but I wanted to see if it was banged up from the off-road excursion. It was fine. Turns out it was getting no electrons. FUSE

Re: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
He broke even. On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 4:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He knew when to fold > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 21, 2020, at 1:28 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Cashed in his chips? > > > > -D > > > >>

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good trivia to know. I learned something new today. Thanks! -D > On Mar 21, 2020, at 6:31 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > The 240D used the 722.117 (W 4 B 025) automatic. > > The 300D Turbo used the 722.315 (W 4 B 040) automatic. > > The trailing number (040) refers to the

Re: [MBZ] I was at the Dr today

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Governor claims one of the reason the state has been slow to start testing is due to a lack of swabs. -D > On Mar 21, 2020, at 6:51 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Alaska is running out of swabs. I do not think that is a giant issue, as I > suspect the damn things will not fix the

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Clay via Mercedes
The clock in the SL runs but there is a discontinuity in drive wheel, so it does not keep time. The SDL and SD both had working clocks when sold. I have not used a wrist mounted time piece for about 27 years and the one I last saw was a Disney Winnie the Pooh watch in a desk drawer last time

Re: [MBZ] I was at the Dr today

2020-03-21 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Alaska is running out of swabs. I do not think that is a giant issue, as I suspect the damn things will not fix the infection in a productive manner. Fairbanks has shut itself off from the world, Anchorage just decided to suggest everybody stay home for a few weeks. BTW, AK has a population

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM was OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Dan The list Mom wrote: > ... in which it was delivered clearly was [political]. As a > result the list member who posted it has been placed on > moderation. *sigh* Really? Whatever But if that triggers moderation status, there are a lot of others that should be too. Just sayin'. > be

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
The 240D used the 722.117 (W 4 B 025) automatic. The 300D Turbo used the 722.315 (W 4 B 040) automatic. The trailing number (040) refers to the maximum torque that the transmission can handle. A 240D automatic will be destroyed fairly quickly by the additional "power" emerging from the 3L

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I like watches. My fave is a Citizen solar pilot's watch in titanium, with a slide-rule bezel. I need to send it in for a new movement. I'm currently wearing an Invicta titanium chronograph with an ETA movement and a carbon fiber face. It keeps good time. My most interesting (if not very

Re: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
He knew when to fold Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 1:28 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cashed in his chips? > > -D > >> On Mar 21, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I think he was in poor health for quite some time. Not related to the

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Have reached the point where time of day is not important, I confess to glancing at a calendar at least once a week and since I only use the "year at a glance" style that has 12 months on one page, I never forget to turn the page to the next month... If the sun is in the east, it's morning, in the

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My Wittnauer mechanical self-wind with a Speidoflex band goes well with any vintage. On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 5:08 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Scott Ritchey via Mercedes writes: > > > I still wear a rubber Timex. Probably because I always wore a watch. > >

Re: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He was under hospice care. On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 2:45 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > Amen. > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > Cashed in his chips? > > > > -D > > > >> On Mar 21, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >> I think he was in poor

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Scott Ritchey via Mercedes writes: > I still wear a rubber Timex. Probably because I always wore a watch. > After I retired I realized I needed a watch that showed the date as well as > the day of the week. > My Timex has two times (T1 and T2) that I use doe DST/EST switching > But leap year

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I still wear a rubber Timex. Probably because I always wore a watch. After I retired I realized I needed a watch that showed the date as well as the day of the week. My Timex has two times (T1 and T2) that I use doe DST/EST switching But leap year 2020 got me messed up; had to reset

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner arm OM603, vs OM602, VS OM606

2020-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 07:09:46 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks Craig, > > For posterity, and for those who own OM603,2,1 engines, I added the MB > part number from your other email and the bolt torque. > If you own or anticipate owning an OM 603,2,1 copy the body below and >

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM was OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Maybe there can be a banned gun list? A lot of people like guns, but I fail to see how they relate to diesel mercedes. Trying to be helpful. On Sat, Mar 21, 2020, 9:48 AM MG via Mercedes wrote: > Dan, > really??? > > Overreaction > > I'm with Meade. > > MG > > Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Buy a car from the side of the road

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Just go get it --FT On 3/21/20 1:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/588721438524080/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread MG via Mercedes
Amen. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Cashed in his chips? -D On Mar 21, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I think he was in poor health for quite some time. Not related to the virus as far as I know. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2020, at 12:25 PM, Peter Frederick

Re: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Cashed in his chips? -D > On Mar 21, 2020, at 1:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think he was in poor health for quite some time. Not related to the virus > as far as I know. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 21, 2020, at 12:25 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner arm OM603, vs OM602, VS OM606

2020-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 09:30:44 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Curly - you could also spend $30 on a clutched pulley wheel for your > alternator, and reduce the wear and tear on the tensioner and the little > shock absorber. Would you happen to have a part number for that part, Max?

[MBZ] Buy a car from the side of the road

2020-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/588721438524080/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I think he was in poor health for quite some time. Not related to the virus as far as I know. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 12:25 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > The likelyhood of passing away increases dramatically with age. > > Sadly 81 isn't that much older

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I was wearing a Casio G-Shock for years. I am pretty rough on a watch, probably because of the way I wear them (dominant left wrist, face on the bottom of my wrist). I recently acquired a Fitbit Blaze, and I do like it, but it will probably kack quickly. It doesn't seem particularly robust. I

Re: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
The likelyhood of passing away increases dramatically with age. Sadly 81 isn't that much older than me! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea I meant to say tranny behind the turbo motor Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 12:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's because it would be in front of the tranny! > > However, I thought the turbo and NA tranny's were different. > >> On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 11:54 AM

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:03:14 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I gave up watches when I got the first cell phone. I hate wearing stuff > that isn't essential. The Omega's and the Accutron are in a drawer > somewhere --- I have a Wenger S.A.K. Design Quartz good to a depth of 50 m of water

Re: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
He knew when to fold ‘em. Bob R Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2020 10:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: [MBZ] It just keeps getting worse Now I hear Kenny Rogers has died. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 11:38:26 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: I converted a '82 240D from a four-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission to a five-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine with a manual transmission at the conclusion of my grad school stint. I was fortunate to have a

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
That's because it would be in front of the tranny! However, I thought the turbo and NA tranny's were different. On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 11:54 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have never heard of a turbo engine motor engine behind a 240d automatic. > > -- OK

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I gave up watches when I got the first cell phone. I hate wearing stuff that isn't essential. The Omega's and the Accutron are in a drawer somewhere --- > > -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain "There are three kinds of

[MBZ] It just keeps getting worse

2020-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Now I hear Kenny Rogers has died. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread MG via Mercedes
Cassio g-shock. If you go below 350 feet then you are probably dead anyway, unless you are a real professional. Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Seiko 7009 no matter what I'm doing except when immersion in water is part of it. Take it off then. ___

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have never heard of a turbo engine motor engine behind a 240d automatic. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 11:52 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> Both are automatics The 300D transmission is trash, > > > Transmission in 240D is good, transimssion in 300D is trash.

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread MG via Mercedes
Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Rears are identical, clean the calipers well and use some anti-sieze on the slots to help preventing brake drag (this is a real problem on the wagon for some reason). Fronts are easier as it's a single piston floating caliper. Remove one slide bolt,

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
> Both are automatics The 300D transmission is trash, Transmission in 240D is good, transimssion in 300D is trash. > On Mar 21, 2020, at 12:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I agree with Floyd. Unless there’s a difference in transmissions, why not > just swap the whole assembly

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:11:29 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I agree with Floyd. Unless there’s a difference in transmissions, why > not just swap the whole assembly (engine/transmission)? It’s far easier > to do it that way, too. > > Everything should bolt up, I would expect. Good time

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM was OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread MG via Mercedes
Dan, really??? Overreaction I'm with Meade. MG Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Please moderate me for the duration of Curly's moderation. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I wear a 20 year old citizen watch that self charges somehow. I feel naked without it. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2020, at 10:04 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > No watch. Between cell phone and clocks they’re just not necessary anymore. > > -D > >> On Mar 21, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Turns out I did get some, just checked, forgot they were in the box so I'm all good! --FT On 3/21/20 12:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I buy those in bulk from whoever has them the cheapest. You’ll always need them, they fit so many different models pre-2000, you know you’re going to

[MBZ] OT No-spin, no-politics Covid update

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
These guys are the Real Deal, just the facts, no hype https://peterattiamd.com/peterhotez2/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I agree with Floyd. Unless there’s a difference in transmissions, why not just swap the whole assembly (engine/transmission)? It’s far easier to do it that way, too. Everything should bolt up, I would expect. Good time to replace stuff like motor mounts and fuel lines while you’ve got the

Re: [MBZ] Larry's 300D 2.5

2020-03-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
HI Curly, Sorry to hear you are having more problems with "my" 300D.  I don't recall any turbo problems, but it sat for about a year while I figured out what to do with it.  The only way I ever checked to confirm things were as they should be was to warm it up then do a 0-60 test looking for

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I buy those in bulk from whoever has them the cheapest. You’ll always need them, they fit so many different models pre-2000, you know you’re going to need some. That’s like always having a tube of brake paste handy. The big tube from the dealer is cheap and is a near lifetime supply. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Is the 300 tranny bad?  Just swap the whole kit in the 240 chassis? I have not done it myself so don't know any particular details. --FT On 3/21/20 11:38 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: I have a rust free 1983 240D with a worn out engine and a rusted out 84 300D with a strong engine.

[MBZ] Cheap green E320 banged up

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Otherwise looks pretty nice, could be a good deal for a cheap driver https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/515292925762193 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D $1,300 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Summerville, SC

[MBZ] Engine swap 1984 300D to 1983 240D

2020-03-21 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
I have a rust free 1983 240D with a worn out engine and a rusted out 84 300D with a strong engine. Looking for a write up or link to any information on moving the engine from 1984 300D turbo chassis to 1983 240D chassis Both are automatics The 300D transmission is trash, will the 240D

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Thanks.  I think I forgot wear sensors.  ugh. --FT On 3/21/20 11:01 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Rears are identical, clean the calipers well and use some anti-sieze on the slots to help preventing brake drag (this is a real problem on the wagon for some reason). Fronts are

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I did buy a coupla SKMEI chinee watches for like $9 apiece, one has about 437 functions and is about the size of a dinner plate so it looks Very Official, the other one arrived with a dead battery, it was supposed to be some kind of monitor watch.  I guess I should put a battery in it.  I

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM was OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thank you mom Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Mar 21, 2020, 10:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > While the subject matter of this post was not political in it’s nature, > the vehicle in which it was delivered clearly was. As a result the list > member who

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes - Stuff to Do

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Oops! Forgot these were the floating calipers. What Peter said, still easy. -D > On Mar 21, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Easy peasey. Take the wheel off, knock the pins out, pull the pads back and > compress the pistons with a C clamp. Grease up the edges and back

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Seiko 7009 no matter what I'm doing except when immersion in water is part of it. Take it off then. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No watch. Between cell phone and clocks they’re just not necessary anymore. -D > On Mar 21, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Let's all talk about what watch we wear when we (did you catch my > alliteration there?) drive a particular car. Like for a diesel, a

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes - Stuff to Do

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Easy peasey. Take the wheel off, knock the pins out, pull the pads back and compress the pistons with a C clamp. Grease up the edges and back with the majikal MB brake paste and reassemble. 30-45 minute job of you’ve got everything there and ready to go. I just took an assessment of my stuff

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Rears are identical, clean the calipers well and use some anti-sieze on the slots to help preventing brake drag (this is a real problem on the wagon for some reason). Fronts are easier as it's a single piston floating caliper. Remove one slide bolt, rotate the floating half up and remove

[MBZ] Hey, here's a noncontroversial Benz idea

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Let's all talk about what watch we wear when we (did you catch my alliteration there?) drive a particular car.  Like for a diesel, a gasser, an SL, an E, an S, that sort of thing. I myself don't wear a watch, the cars have clocks in them that more or less work, and I generally don't

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM was OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I am a moderate, I drive firmly down the middle of the road --FT On 3/21/20 10:43 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Please moderate me for the duration of Curly's moderation. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM was OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Please moderate me for the duration of Curly's moderation. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 124 brakes

2020-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The daughter unit arrived last night to isolate with me for awhile, she was going crazy at her place.  I had ordered a set of brake pads some weeks ago for her 124 so I guess we will putting them on soon.  Straightforward job?  Anything much different from a 123 or 126? -- --FT

[MBZ] LIST MOM was OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
While the subject matter of this post was not political in it’s nature, the vehicle in which it was delivered clearly was. As a result the list member who posted it has been placed on moderation. This is a reminder to all that while topical posts are welcome, the vehicle in which they are

Re: [MBZ] OT: = ON TOPIC 124 2.5 overheating

2020-03-21 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Did you rule out fan clutch? That is what made my 124 2.5t overheat. It was a viscous clutch. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 9:32 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you ever get the aux fan circuits to work correctly? Did that solve >

Re: [MBZ] OT: = ON TOPIC 124 2.5 overheating

2020-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Did you ever get the aux fan circuits to work correctly? Did that solve the overheating problem? - Max Charleston SC > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner arm OM603, vs OM602, VS OM606

2020-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Curly - you could also spend $30 on a clutched pulley wheel for your alternator, and reduce the wear and tear on the tensioner and the little shock absorber. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Curly, that's a good deal on membership. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 8:40 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I heard last friday that a recent USAF retiree friend, who is working > at the sporting goods big box store none of

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner arm OM603, vs OM602, VS OM606

2020-03-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I checked my records on the SDL, which are a bit incomplete. In 2005: > I put the SDL back together. The (2) new belt tensioner bearings I > bought were 12mm thick, to replace the (1) 30mm original bearing. > That meant I had to come up with 6mm of spacer, which I made out of > two 3mm thick

Re: [MBZ] OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Can you please stop posting this garbage? On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 8:40 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I heard last friday that a recent USAF retiree friend, who is working > at the sporting goods big box store none of us buy from in Houston. > He said he

[MBZ] OT: other effects of wuhan CV

2020-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I heard last friday that a recent USAF retiree friend, who is working at the sporting goods big box store none of us buy from in Houston.   He said he had sold 18 registered arms that day.   Saturday and Sunday were sales of 35each day.   I've not heard since then but I gather sales are

[MBZ] Support the Constitution and Bill of Rights

2020-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
From an email I received: Among the many Covid-19 inspired cancellations recently has been the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting in Nashville.  That event usually generates a membership jump of several, if not tens of, thousands (because entrance is free but for NRA members only, so

[MBZ] Support your favorite battleships

2020-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: *Jonathan Williams, President/CEO* > Date: Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 4:17 PM Subject: Museum Update + Safer at Home United We Stand. Donate Today *Museum Update* 20 March 2020 IOWA Family: As many of you

Re: [MBZ] Belt tensioner arm OM603, vs OM602, VS OM606

2020-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Thanks Craig, For posterity, and for those who own OM603,2,1 engines, I added the MB part number from your other email and the bolt torque. If you own or anticipate owning an OM 603,2,1 copy the body below and save it for future reference. You can buy generic 6004 bearings for around $1.50