Re: [MBZ] How do I fix squealing brakes?

2017-04-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. Some of the brakes have a SS shim behind the pad as an anti-squeal device. Perhaps the local flaps pads are not so supplied? Or, as Floyd says, goo works. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of

[MBZ] Key-ryst

2017-04-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles. First a great big thank you for the seminal idea of vibrating the key/lock to release the jammed key. THANK YOU! I'm back in business. At Luke's house, I used the vibrating cutter with bolted on key to release the lock into the run position. Took about 45 mins. Once freed, we jumped

Re: [MBZ] Creative minds

2017-04-21 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curley. Cleaning auto parts. With the correct chemicals of course. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 21 April 2017 18:53 To:

Re: [MBZ] Key shtuff.

2017-04-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max, et all-o-yer Thanks. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 18 April 2017 22:40 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Key shtuff.

2017-04-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 18 April 2017 19:48 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] Key shtuff. On Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:15:29 +0000 Fred Moir via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My '87 300TD is immobile and I'm annoyed. >

Re: [MBZ] Key shtuff.

2017-04-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. Dremel=Yes Vibrating Tool Thingy=Yes Cut-off tool=Yes Assorted bits-'n-bobs=Yes Patience=Enough (I hope) BF-Hammers=Lots and lots and lots. Someone who has experience=Yes. (Thank Hera!) You may hear me screaming all the way from here. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

[MBZ] Key shtuff.

2017-04-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
My '87 300TD is immobile and I'm annoyed. Went to Luke's, we had lunch and returned to his house. Key would not turn off. The dreaded Lurgy has struck! It's vibrating key and pray time. (I only hope that I have enough quarters). New key/lock assembly on the way. Fuuudge. Fred

[MBZ] Fw: 1999 Mercedes E300 Turbo-Diesel

2017-04-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Paatz? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. 1999 Mercedes E300 Turbo-Diesel http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pts/6082610867.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Fw: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 7k or Trade

2017-04-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
"If wishes were horses, the poor (me) would ride" Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 16 April 2017 11:35 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1971 Mercedes-Benz 250 7k or Trade

Re: [MBZ] CL photog of the week (end)

2017-04-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
$19,500 and too cheap to replace the missing center cap? I wonder what else is missing or neglected? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 15

[MBZ] ZX81?

2017-04-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/272632598274 Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Aluminium "Steelies"

2017-04-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/192158374585?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT Mackbook

2017-04-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
A question for all of you Mac gurus out there. My grand daughter has been offered a good job that requires the use of a Macintosh appliance. My research has highlighted that some of the earlier Macbook Pros have failure prone video. Does anyone have a recommendation for a reasonable (hah!)

Re: [MBZ] Paint

2017-04-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Randy. I know that his work is excellent, though even Dan would need a weekend; on Jupiter? (12 years). Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Randy Bennell via Mercedes

[MBZ] Paint

2017-04-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Hey, Curt. Got your paint roller handy? https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6036211493.html Just Kidding. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Flooding Flooding Flooding!

2017-04-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
They are out there. https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/6027696679.html Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 06 April 2017 09:07 To: Curt

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a nice wagon

2017-04-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Craig. 3rd pic. Rear passenger window lower near tailgate Tailgate itself, fender/bumper junction @ rear wheel arch. 4th pic. Drivers rear window, front lower edge and rear of rear wheel arch above bumper. That's all I can see at this range. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. > >

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a nice wagon

2017-04-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Andrew. No flaws? There are at least 5 rusty spots similar to my olde 1987 300TD. Caveat emptor! Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann Antenna Parts

2017-04-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan. Bucket of sunshine? Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: 01 April 2017 13:44 To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann Antenna Parts

2017-04-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan. I have the plastic assembly that you can have. Correct address? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: 01 April 2017 09:18 To: Mercedes List

Re: [MBZ] This is Strangely Cool

2017-03-28 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Two fans at the bottom of the picture. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Craig via Mercedes Sent: 28 March 2017 10:17 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Smoked any good Mexican pot lately?

2017-03-25 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
350,000 miles and it doesn't smoke, but I do. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 25 March 2017 00:42 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Olde England. "We're short of nothing we've got." >From my mum. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Mountain Man via Mercedes Sent: 22 March 2017 11:38 To: Curt Raymond;

Re: [MBZ] The diesel wagon you have always wanted

2017-03-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Whimper. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 20 March 2017 23:03 To: Mercedes Discussion List; davesl...@okiebenz.com Cc: Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Klima Konfusion about part numbers

2017-03-14 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curley. 002 545 65 05 is for a standard W124 car, not necessarily America. 003 545 56 05 is for a W124 300E Klima for an 124.133 North America :- 003 545 76 32 to 006 545 15 32 to 001 545 60 05 to * 003 545 69 05 current. A VIN could indicate what came with the car. HTH Fred Moir. Lynn

[MBZ] Dell button

2017-03-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Track stick. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ 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] To heat or not to heat.

2017-03-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. 1985 300TD Marine Blue 140K miles. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 03 March 2017 16:05 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Meade Dillon

[MBZ] To heat or not to heat.

2017-03-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
The Lifting magnets, AKA monovalve inserts, have arrived. Genuine MB boxes and the valve itself looks very good. If (when) the one in the car fails, there are spares on hand. Not cheap $30.25 ea. plus $12.00 from der Fatherland via Husker MB lincoln NE. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

[MBZ] Belt-up!

2017-03-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Clay. Box in da mail. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ 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] Parts car for Kyle!

2017-03-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Just a thought. Any Carolina liens on the car? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 01 March 2017 15:20 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

[MBZ] MAS SEL

2017-02-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
https://offerup.com/item/detail/140690946/ Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL radiator

2017-02-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
http://www.brinsonco.com/store/page41.html [http://www.brinsonco.com/store/media/ss_size2/1265005303.jpg] Service Group 50 - Radiators www.brinsonco.com Radiator. This is a new, all aluminum radiator to

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann belt

2017-02-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Clay. Will need an address. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of clay via Mercedes Sent: 20 February 2017 21:37 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: clay Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann belt

2017-02-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Clay. Would an used belt from an old hirschmann do? I have a couple with dead circuit boards, otherwise intact. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of clay via Mercedes Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Today's Tough Negotiator

2017-02-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
A masage from the Swedische Prime Minister? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: 20 February 2017 09:18 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd

Re: [MBZ] 91 300SEL

2017-02-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan. Not actual 126 info, though I had a 1989 300E 2.6 M103. Same thirst as a three liter but less power. Combined mileage was about 24 mpg until the FI went south. YMMV. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Almost free to a good home

2017-02-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Maybe adjust the valves? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: 17 February 2017 09:07 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: Re:

[MBZ] Fw: Parts car om617 Mercedes

2017-02-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Paatz OM617 Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 16 February 2017 14:36 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Parts car om617 Mercedes fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] OT Laptopz

2017-02-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Manfred. 32 ISO included. (Had to unseal the box). Post tomorrow. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of MG via Mercedes Sent: 15 February 2017 17:00 To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] OT Laptopz

2017-02-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Manfred. Thanks! My virtual thirst is slaked. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of MG via Mercedes Sent: 15 February 2017 17:03 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

[MBZ] OT Laptopz

2017-02-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
To clarify. Manfred. Win 10 Pro 64 bit. If you need 32 bit i'll include an ISO. Curt (Angie) Win 10 Home 64 bit. Ditto ISO. Other:- Celeron 32 bit win10 Pro. Mix and match as needed. (I need a beer.) Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Old laptops

2017-02-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. Nope. Leftovers from a teen outreach program that teaches computer skills to Kids. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 15 February 2017

[MBZ] OT: Old laptops

2017-02-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
I think that I am confused. I have old Toshiba laptops for Manfred and Curt (Angie) . Is there a need for another? Floyd? I have a Toshiba A105-S2051. Celeron 2gb 160gb Win10 Pro, Power and Battery etc. Not fast but runs OK for most uses. Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop

2017-02-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Manfred. I have a Toshiba A105-S4334 (Core 2 Duo Win7 4gb 250gb power brick and decent battery) that you can have for shipping. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of MG via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ignition tumbler w123

2017-02-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Karl. Brass dust dribbling out of the ignition slot means that your key is wearing away. my solution was to use an MB steel key. YMMV Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Karl Wittnebel via

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

2017-02-14 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
y 2017 18:39 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car... Would it not be easier to put the 4matic parts under a 124 300D? > Fred Moir via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > February 14, 2017 at 4:56 PM > Curt. > >

[MBZ] 124matic

2017-02-14 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
https://www.classic-trader.com/us/cars/listing/mercedes-benz/e-class/300-td-turbo-4-matic/1987/49445

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

2017-02-14 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt. I have wanted to do the research into putting a 603 into a 4matic for quite some time, just never got a round-tuit. It cannot be too hard as they are regularly available, elsewhere. Same old story, time and money. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

2017-02-14 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Jim. As ever, they are available with 4-matic in yurrup and elsewhere, just not here. Thank you MBUSA!! Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Jim Cathey via Mercedes Sent: 14

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

2017-02-14 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt. Hey! I love my 124 wagon. Also my '85 wagon. YMMV Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: 14 February 2017 10:08 To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Dang! A Bucket List Car...

2017-02-13 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan. Looks good. Ask why there is a non-standard spring on the throttle assy. (Bad cable?) I are envious. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent:

[MBZ] Fw: 1985 Mercedes Benz 300 Turbo Diesel Wagon - PARTS CAR

2017-02-13 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Paatz? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 13 February 2017 14:19 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1985 Mercedes Benz 300 Turbo Diesel Wagon - PARTS CAR fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this

Re: [MBZ] Fcp euro

2017-02-10 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles. Back when Rusty was supplying us with paatz, I ordered a pair of 190Dt strut mounts and Rein (or Nein) was what was shipped. They failed in 6 months. Rusty found me some genuine MBZ and they lasted 6 years plus, until the cart was sold. So OE/OEM for me with certain other proven good

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD Blower Motor

2017-02-10 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dan. My experience with a non-functioning blower in my '85 TD was that the button for the 0 shut down did not quite return to the rest position. Exercising the PB switches seem to have cleaned up whatever was sticking. As ever, YMMV. Otherwise, Jim is the expert. Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA.

[MBZ] Fw: 1999 Mercedes E300 Turbo-Diesel

2017-02-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Paatz? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 08 February 2017 13:04 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1999 Mercedes E300 Turbo-Diesel fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

[MBZ] Fw: 1982 Mercedes Benz 300TD

2017-02-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Spare car? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 08 February 2017 13:02 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1982 Mercedes Benz 300TD fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

2017-01-29 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles. When the 300TD came into my possession ( in Punta Gorda ), the original breather elbow was split and the engine compartment was full of english undercoat. The floppy snake breather hose with the ribbed insides fixed the problem and still works today. YMMV Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel

[MBZ] FWIW

2017-01-28 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" I could just cry. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] Part Number Question

2017-01-28 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
6170180182 Originally for 300SD Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: 28 January 2017 16:02 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rick Knoble Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Euro 240D w/ five speed manual

2017-01-27 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Euro 240D w/ five speed manual On Fri, 27 Jan 2017 19:55:11 +0000 Fred Moir via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Max. > > If the number on the side of the trans is 1232602001, then it is a five > speed Getrag and quite rare this side of the pond. A 123 number? The auto tran

Re: [MBZ] Euro 240D w/ five speed manual

2017-01-27 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. If the number on the side of the trans is 1232602001, then it is a five speed Getrag and quite rare this side of the pond. Though it was in the 190-16 and a few 300Ds. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Euro 240D w/ five speed manual

2017-01-27 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Farmer? Red diesel. Large RHS hood/fender gap. Paint failure on trunk lid RHS. Etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 27 January 2017

Re: [MBZ] another Andrew TD

2017-01-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Andrew, et al. Did you notice the wrinkle above the LH taillight? Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: 26 January 2017 11:09 To:

Re: [MBZ] The hits just keep on coming

2017-01-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt. The freezer drain freezing up has a simple fix. BTDT. The answer is a small kit to attach a strip of metal from the defroster coil to the entrance to the drain at the lower rear of the freezer. YMMV. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From:

Re: [MBZ] FCP Euro have a clearance sale

2017-01-24 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Roger, Over. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: 24 January 2017 18:25 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: [MBZ] FCP Euro

Re: [MBZ] Monark Nozzle Source

2017-01-24 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-X-MONARK-INJECTOR-NOZZLE-FOR-MERCEDES-W124-S124-300-TURBO-D-/221872956424 [http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/221872956424-0-1/s-l1000.jpg] 6 X MONARK INJECTOR NOZZLE FOR

Re: [MBZ] My 124 is idling rough (91 300D 2.5Turbo)

2017-01-21 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
"You WILL need the special splined socket." And an inch-pound (or metric equiv.) torque wrench. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: 21

[MBZ] Alternators

2017-01-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
YMMV Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. Alternators.pdf Description: Alternators.pdf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Fw: 92 Mercedes 300sl

2017-01-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Edsel? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 06 January 2017 12:35 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 92 Mercedes 300sl fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Delayed posts?

2017-01-04 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Wilton. Same sort of thing here also. On standard email (Yahoo) My granddaughter just replied to a message sent 3 weeks ago, she got it this morning! According to the header, it was sent a 3:14am last night, I must be a genius to send emails 3 weeks into the past from a switched-off PC

[MBZ] Fw: 1987 Mercedes 300td couple and sedan

2017-01-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not 1987 but a W123 coupe and a sedan for a spare. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 02 January 2017 15:54 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1987 Mercedes 300td couple and sedan

Re: [MBZ] New year?

2017-01-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
rcedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 01 January 2017 18:34 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] New year? Nope, Feb 3, 1959 is the day the music died. look it up on the wickedpedia Did you ever hear american pie? > Fred Moir via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okieb

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

2017-01-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Larry. 1 & 2 seem to be in range 3, 4, and 5 are junk. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Larry Turner via Mercedes Sent: 02 January 2017 11:51 To: Curley McLain via

Re: [MBZ] 80A Fuse

2017-01-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Larry. If the fuse does not blow it only means that the excess load is removed. When the overload is solved and the fuse stays intact as the GP system is operated, then you can evaluate the relay. The behavior of the dash light gives clues as to the health of the system. Answers will be

Re: [MBZ] Fused

2017-01-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Larry. If the plug to the glow-plugs is disconnected and the fuse survives then, most likely, the relay is good. The testing of the GP removed from the engine will indicate whether the plug is functional. BE VERY CAREFUL! Burns y'know. Said testing will not tell you how much life is left in

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

2017-01-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Larry. Are you measuring the wiring to each GP from the socket pins? If so then the wiring is good. If all 5 GP's are 0.0 ohms from the socket pin to ground then they have a very low resistance to ground. This could be because of the limitations of your meter or they are all shorted to

Re: [MBZ] New year?

2017-01-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Nope! The music died in 2016. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 01 January 2017 11:52 To: Curt Raymond via Mercedes Cc: Kaleb C.

[MBZ] Fused

2016-12-30 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Larry. In the GP relay there are two plugs, one for control and the other for glow plugs,the one with the bigger contacts is for the GP's The glow plugs all go to one plug in the GP relay. It is a six pin plug and has 5 or 6 connections, one to each plug 1 to #1, 2 to #2 etc. If you unplug

[MBZ] 80A Fuse

2016-12-28 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
000 545 03 34 Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ 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] Speaking of not starting

2016-12-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Ffloyd. It sounds as if you have a leaky primer pump. White plastic top that must be unscrewed to use. Those almost always leak fuel out, let air in and cause hard starting. Replace with a new RED top bosch, direct replacement, no (un) screwing around and no leaks. Valves may need attention

Re: [MBZ] HELP!! My '91 300D is Not Starting

2016-12-25 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
LarryT. Air leak? Letting the fuel drain back into the tank. Check actual power to the GP's and the resistance of each plug. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Larry Turner via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows 10 again

2016-12-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Randy. I have two laptops with first gen I7's running 10 with no issues. Sony Viao and an HP Pavilion. YMMV. Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Welcome New Member

2016-12-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt. I dunno, they probably have the best of everything. It is may be that our infantile puling that boors them. I know that I have now probably annoyed everyone, so I shut up. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Gremlins

2016-12-19 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Mine failed because the mercury puddle was sooted up and didn't always make contact. 30 years of constant service is more than most machines last, so I have no complaints only gratitude. YMMV. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes

[MBZ] OT Gremlins

2016-12-19 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles. Today started out at about 20 deg F and the house was cool-ish. The house is well insulated, so I didn't think too much of it and put on a sweater. Wife complains of cold (again) so the thermostat is checked , 59 deg, Ooops! Dead AAA batteries in the thing, replaced same, aaah warm. I

[MBZ] Cold start.

2016-12-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
At 2.7 degrees yesterday morning. Crank-wh-clunk. Crank-wh. Crank and start. B*lls! need new starter drive/starter. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300D 1982

2016-12-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
behalf of Mitch Haley via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 15 December 2016 12:19 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300D 1982 I like the paint color, but does that mean it has a blue (cracked) dash? Mitch > On December 15, 2016 at 12:10 PM Fred Mo

[MBZ] Mercedes 300D 1982

2016-12-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Taxi can anyone? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 15 December 2016 12:09 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Diesel Mercedes 300D 1982 fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1983 Mercedes ( diesel )

2016-12-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
G Mann. It is a slow day, so I tossed some chum into the water, and you bit. There are lots of uninformed advertisers, mostly non-drivers who are looking to make a fast buck, nicht wahr? This holiday season don't eat too much or have too much fun, but do have enough! Fred Moir. Lynn MA.

[MBZ] Fw: 1983 Mercedes ( diesel )

2016-12-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not mine, etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 15 December 2016 10:46 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1983 Mercedes ( diesel ) fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] 75 240D, less money.

2016-12-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Yup! Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: 12 December 2016 17:12 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] 75 240D, less

[MBZ] 75 240D, less money.

2016-12-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not as nice and perhaps owned by an obliviot. https://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/5916440012.html Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Joke?

2016-12-09 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Did you hear the one about the cannibal who passed his friend in the jungle? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL A/C electrical problem

2016-12-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Ralph, et al. Speaking of heater blower motors not working. My blower motor went south during the trip to the ChowdahQ this year and I just found out the cure. The "0" button did not quite snap out to the rest position when any of the other buttons were pressed. When I finally noticed that

Re: [MBZ] DeWalt Recip adventure

2016-12-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Saw blades. I use Allway Tools "Handy Saw Blades" HB24T. Hacksaw blades for recip. saws. I have tried to use the other major suppliers and they do not last. I have no idea is Allway is still in biz. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Let the Martha'ing Begin!

2016-12-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Andrew. Like much else, it was abandoned in the UK. My UK relatives say "You sound like a proper Yank". Here, people say "Do you have an accent?" My reply is always "I'm speaking English, You have an accent!" Confused much? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

[MBZ] Engine mounts

2016-11-30 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. Update. A reverse search of the EPC shows that 2012405217 fits 124.193. USA version. Damfino. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 124 diesel motor mounts

2016-11-30 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. By the EPC my 1987 300TD takes:- 201 240 29 17 replaced by:- 201 240 43 17 replaced by:- 124 240 19 17. HTH. I purchased my engine mounts 3 yrs. ago, and they were Lemforder with the starmark mostly shaved off. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] Jill the felon

2016-11-29 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. A garden shed is a sacred place! Many weird and wonderful inventions came out of english (UK) garden sheds. Velcro? Power cells? My dad had one and it was akin to Aladdin's cave. I am honoured to be cited as a mad and chaotic englishman. It is not lost, I just forgot where it is. Fred

Re: [MBZ] Jill the felon

2016-11-29 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
om Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jill the felon Yabbut ol" Voltie was a freenchie so I'm not sure any normal rules apply --FT On 11/29/16 12:47 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: > I have no morals, yet I am a very moral person. > > Voltaire _

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