Re: [MBZ] Glow plug conversion Q.

2010-11-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et al. My olde '81 Rabbit had a copper strap connecting all 4 plugs (insulated between) that went to the (puny) timer/relay. Only benefit of separate wires is even -ish volts-drop-per-meter for each GP and maybe easier fault location. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 300 TD - $100 (Shelburne )

2010-11-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hey Kaleb. Not mine etc. no place to put it. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. Original Message Subject:1987 Mercedes 300 TD - $100 (Shelburne ) Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:40:30 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net

Re: [MBZ] 123 SLS pump leaking?

2010-11-02 Thread Frederick W Moir
Philip, et al. There is a rebuild kit available from Rusty for the 123 wagon pump. The pump can lose its' seals and get engine oil in the reservoir. So maybe it can leak the other way too? Ramblings of an idiot. Fred Moir Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. On 11/2/2010 6:38 PM, Fmiser wrote: I'm

[MBZ] Fwd: MERCEDES 300D 1987 - $1500 (SO. BURL)

2010-11-01 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not mine etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. Original Message Subject:MERCEDES 300D 1987 - $1500 (SO. BURL) Date: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:35:33 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this

[MBZ] Fwd: 87' mercedes 190d turbo 5cyl diesel - $700 (burton)

2010-10-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not mine etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:87' mercedes 190d turbo 5cyl diesel - $700 (burton) Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:19:40 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you

Re: [MBZ] 1958 180D $1500

2010-10-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et alles. Sirens in car form, Die Lorelei. Hear them often Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 10/23/2010 10:02 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I can't imagine a less practical car but god help me if that were nearby I'd own it. It calls you Kevin, it beckons, listen to its siren call!

[MBZ] Mercedes manuals

2010-10-22 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, all. Mercedes manuals is having a half off sale on classic vehicles. Seems to be up to 1990 ish, $27 instead of $54. http://www.mercedesmanuals.com/Mercedes_Benz_Manuals_1980_1989_Factory_Official_s/3.htm TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___

Re: [MBZ] Weird trans issue - '78 240D

2010-10-21 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, Curt, et al. By my experience, non-release of clutch is usually something like the disk not sliding on the input shaft, (rust/dust-filled-oil-goo), or the T/O bearing is getting tight on the shaft from the same stuff, or dry seizure of the pilot bearing, (ball, or sintered bronze/brass).

Re: [MBZ] Weird trans issue - '78 240D

2010-10-21 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. Goo is usually from leaky seals, either engine rear main or trans input shaft seal added to dust, asbestos/ceramic/organic or just plain old MBZ dirt. Some transmissions have no input seals, just an oil slinger. The clutch slave may also be moist from failing seals and dribbling into the

Re: [MBZ] Weird trans issue - '78 240D

2010-10-21 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dieselhead, et al. No NOT agree! If the clutch disc will not slide easily on the splines, it will drag on the flywheel or Clutch cover, causing crunchy engagement, esp. when cold, and cause there to be a lot of pedal travel in an attempt to free up the disc. Not so? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Weird trans issue - '78 240D

2010-10-21 Thread Frederick W Moir
mechanical feature dependent upon the geometry of the assorted mechanical and hydraulic parts. We are entitled to our version of the truth, even if it is wrong. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 10/21/2010 3:49 PM, Fmiser wrote: Frederick W Moir wrote: Dieselhead, et al

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves [was: OM603 oil pan breech]

2010-10-20 Thread Frederick W Moir
Phillip. Ta very much! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. http://host-a.net/fmiser/ There's a bunch of other files there too. The photos of the SLS valve are cryptically named. s123-sls-valve... Enjoy. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] EPC subscription

2010-10-20 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, all. I somehow ended up with two subscriptions to the online EPC. Anyone want the spare? Gratis. Reply off list. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] SLS level control valves [was: OM603 oil pan breech]

2010-10-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Philip. I'd love some photos, please. fred.s...@verizon.net Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 10/18/2010 2:42 PM, Fmiser wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: How complicated can it be inside? A few fluid passages, some holes tapped appropriately for the lines, and a valve that changes

Re: [MBZ] OM603 oil pan breech

2010-10-17 Thread Frederick W Moir
Tim. Plate over hole, gasket, drill and tap? Purely temp! Fred Moir On 10/17/2010 4:16 PM, bb...@crone.us wrote: The kids came in and told me the diesel had some oil under it... I came out to 6 quarts on the driveway. It appears we knocked a hole (an old weld?) in the oil pan on the way

Re: [MBZ] a car for a Shnook

2010-10-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alles. I especially like the custom rope on the steering wheel. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 10/12/2010 7:00 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Caddy STS, without the leak prone Northstar. http://lansing.craigslist.org/ctd/2001504973.html ___

Re: [MBZ] a car for a Shnook

2010-10-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch, et al. The Custom rope was a reference to the high level of care lavished on this chariot. Zip ties could be referred to as custom rope? Fred Moir Not a fan of cattle trucks. On 10/12/2010 12:51 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: http://lansing.craigslist.org/ctd/2001504973.html

Re: [MBZ] a car for a Shnook

2010-10-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dieselhead. The very same. To think that Buick was a very good, if staid, car. Progress of sorts. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 10/12/2010 1:37 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Is your reference to cattle trucks analogous to my Missouri Cattle truck reference to caddy-lacks? The car looks like a gussied up buick

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 300 TD - $200 (Shelburne )

2010-10-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
Parts 603? Morph into a 124 pickup? Not mine etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:1987 Mercedes 300 TD - $200 (Shelburne ) Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:44:57 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net

Re: [MBZ] Borescope WAS: Auto Trans Diagnosis A

2010-09-26 Thread Frederick W Moir
Just Fleabayed borescope and came up with a bunch from Hong Kong, $30 and up. Some with lcd screen integrated. not HD but so what. A 617 and 601/602 NA prechambers have 14mm necks, turbo are 15mm.AFAIK. YMMV Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 9/25/2010 10:04 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I was just

Re: [MBZ] Nother 107 gasser Q (380SL)

2010-09-24 Thread Frederick W Moir
D'head. Air leak, or stuck idle control motor? I know nada about the 380SL's fuel system. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 9/24/2010 1:27 PM, Dieselhead wrote: this car seems to idle very high when it is in neutral. It is like the high idle never goes to normal idle. When you start the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power

2010-09-15 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alles. I prefer the natural one that appears at sunrise every day. (World without end?) Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. (Sunshine storage medium) On 9/15/2010 2:56 PM, Rolf wrote: Speaking of cheap reactors, how about natural ones? http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap100912.html -Rolf

Re: [MBZ] SF sub

2010-09-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
To the Silent Service, Three Cheers! Fred On 9/12/2010 9:53 AM, Dieselhead wrote: I agree that it takes a special guy to live on a sub, especially nucs that may stay underwater for 6 months at a time. Based on the guys I know, I have nothing but the highest regard for submariners. There is

[MBZ] OT Virus attack on the Information minister

2010-09-05 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, All. I'm using Norton IS on this 2.4ghz Pentium with 2gb memory, not a fast machine, the av runs in the back ground with no apparent slow down, and no virii since installation. The previous series of Norton was a dog, so AVG was tried, much improvement. It, however, after a few

[MBZ] Fwd: 1977 Mercedes Benz 240 D Elegant Slug - $2800 (Wardsboro, VT)

2010-09-05 Thread Frederick W Moir
Honest and a sense of humor. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Original Message Subject:1977 Mercedes Benz 240 D Elegant Slug - $2800 (Wardsboro, VT) Date: Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:46:41 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net

[MBZ] Benz anyone?

2010-08-24 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine! etc. http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/1912215291.html 2 124's 300D Engine swap http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1913737402.html '83 300CD, Dwight? http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/1915045179.html 1 124 300D Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] 190 ACC update

2010-08-20 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. If you can wait until September 18, you would be the recipient of the leftover heat/ac bits that were from my '85 190E and '84 190D. I'll send you an inventory of leftovers direct. Fred Moir Lynn MA Klatta on. On 8/20/2010 6:29 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Swapped the PB array from my '85

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 300 TD - $200 (Shelburne )

2010-08-17 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:1987 Mercedes 300 TD - $200 (Shelburne ) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:58:40 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300SDL Turbo Diesel - $900 (Plattsburgh)

2010-08-17 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not mine either. Fred Moir Lynn MA Klatta on! Original Message Subject:Mercedes 300SDL Turbo Diesel - $900 (Plattsburgh) Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:23:14 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this

Re: [MBZ] Lets talk tire pressure

2010-08-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et al. My old '85 190E (RIP) used to feel like it was in a fitful cross-wind whilst driving along the highway at 60 ish. Bad rear sub frame mounts. Jack up the car and put jack stands under the body, letting the wheels and suspension hang, the mounts will partly separate if bad.

Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

2010-07-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et al. I still dream of a back 40 and a huge barn. When does a dream become a fantasy? Dream on! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/23/2010 11:01 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I've only got a 1/4 acre. I think Fred still has more cars than me, on a smaller lot no less. -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010

Re: [MBZ] 201 rearview mirror?

2010-07-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. Do you have the tow hook hole cover for the front valence? Or is yours missing too? I'll look over my current project for part to buy from you. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Klatta on! On 7/23/2010 11:00 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Spare what? Tires? I've got 4 wheels with poor tires that can go,

Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

2010-07-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight. That's just good old instant gratification joined with ignorance, save for the future? That's not the American Way! Boy! When did I get so cynical? Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/23/2010 5:20 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred- That's my idea of the American dream, too. A buddy I once tried

[MBZ] New Biz?

2010-07-22 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rusty, are you branching out? http://www.rustysautosalvage.com Just Kidding! Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

2010-07-22 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. That old soldier didn't just fade away, went down swinging. RIP. Isn't deferred maintenance a pain? TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/22/2010 3:44 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Just got home from NYC and ran to the garage to do the triage on Hammie. As I got near the front I knew it was going to be

[MBZ] Diesel Idyll

2010-07-22 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, All. Today was a splendid day. Warm with a cool breeze under shady maples. So, time to prevent my pistons from melting on my latest 190DT. Got out the bits and pieces and then spent an hour taking off the f...@#!!**8^!*ing verdammt fuse box cover. Cleaned off the crud and replaced them all.

Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

2010-07-22 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, All. The old ID19 Citroen that I had in the UK had a very large multi-purpose red STOP lamp on the dash for such things as hydraulic failures, oil pressure, ignition etc. Can't understand why they didn't become popular, maybe it was the heart-stopping effect of sudden illumination? Geez!

Re: [MBZ] my 300E is now for sale

2010-07-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hallelujah! On 7/16/2010 8:53 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: I'd miss klatta klatta too much. Can I get an AMEN, Fred? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Fwd: mercedes diesel 300d - $1100 (greenport)

2010-07-15 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:mercedes diesel 300d - $1100 (greenport) Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:10:47 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] What is this thing?

2010-07-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. Tadmuks? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 7/12/2010 12:39 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah it depends on how much $$ for another oil cooler. If I can find one cheap enough (like what I paid for the one I have) I'll do that. If not I think I only need to replace one of the lines which

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick, RI)

2010-07-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. Need another project? He also has a 300TD Cheap. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:1987 Mercedes 190D non-turbo - $700 (Warwick, RI) Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:52:43 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net

Re: [MBZ] AC Duracool as r-12 replacement

2010-07-07 Thread Frederick W Moir
Kaleb, Max, et al. The expansion valve is different for R12 R134a. What I found was that a clean and tight system with the 134 valve works OK, but not brilliantly. YMMV Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/7/2010 7:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: now see, that brings up a point I was talking about a year

Re: [MBZ] AC Duracool as r-12 replacement

2010-07-07 Thread Frederick W Moir
Allan. That little doohickey that the two pipes join to at the firewall. R12 = 201 830 0684 R134a = 140 830 04 84 Be cool. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/7/2010 7:58 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Expansion valve? On Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:14 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplinka...@striplin.net wrote: now see, that

Re: [MBZ] Car/Truck Opinions

2010-07-05 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, All. Not mine etc. 87 300TD Boston $1200 http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1824649331.html Fred Moir Lynn MA On 7/5/2010 4:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: how about a 87 TD? What else do you expect to get a recommendation on here. LWB250 wrote: Yeah, I know everyone has them,

Re: [MBZ] A VW for Dan

2010-06-30 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alles. I had a Notchback in 1970 when I ran a gas ststion. 1500cc single carb. decent, if not too swift car, A guard from the Concord prison bought it off me for trips to NYC, he said it would do 80mph all day. Maybe so, but, it would take a while to get to that speed! He later bought a

Re: [MBZ] Passat Opinions

2010-06-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alex. The Suzuki three is prone to the EGR valve coking up and cooking the center exh valve. Other than that, with synthetic oil, they'll do 150Kmi. easy. My friend Luke has 6 of the Geo Metro variety. Front frame rust is the killer up here in Rust Central. Two of his have bent front frames

Re: [MBZ] Passat Opinions

2010-06-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alex. With too many cars, Luke didn't fix the 2 -out-of-3 one, just drove it another 40Kmi. then retired it in favor of one with a tighter 5 speed. Don't know if Rusty does Suzuki/Metro/Swift/Firefly etc. parts but Rockauto.com does. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred in comfort, as

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Wilton, et alles. Don't they have a bucket at the airport to leave your brains in? Not attracted to LV at all! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/23/2010 9:46 AM, WILTON wrote: Lost Wages. Yep, very apt term. If anybody wonders what Vegas is all about, just look down the street - it screams, Leave your

[MBZ] OT LV?

2010-06-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch. My preference is choral. i.e. Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei, even though I'm about as religious as a rock. The trained human voice is the most versatile instrument ever. I even think that Lady Gaga is talented, though seriously weird. Noises off. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/23/2010 4:16 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Frederick W Moir
Max. My wife's wise to that one! Penalty of marrying an intelligent woman. A friend did offer a parking space, and boy was I tempted! Did get the pre-chamber threads cleaned up, the injector fits smoothly and torques down to spec. We'll see, Hmmm? Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/21/2010 7:17 AM,

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread Frederick W Moir
Clowns, et al. The pre-chamber is $244 new from Rusty. Or $204 per his generous offer. I have managed to clean up the threads on the original, install injector and torque to spec. I cannot, however, find an '87 190DT for $200 within a reasonable radius of Boston, or anywhere else for that

Re: [MBZ] '84 190D heater valve

2010-06-20 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, etal. The Heater valve on a 201 is the vacuum thingy, behind the battery rear cover, that you have. The electromagnetic whozis is the pump for heat at idle. Confused yet. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/20/2010 12:37 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Other cars got mono-valves 201s don't they have heater

[MBZ] 300TDT engine?

2010-06-19 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine etc. In PA http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-300DT-Mercedes-Diesel-Engine-/190405343696?cmd=ViewItempt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessorieshash=item2c550af9d0 Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
- Original Message - From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 3:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber Hi, all. Does anyone have a pre-chamber for an '87 190DT, 602.961? P/N 6010101552. I'd like to buy a good used

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
/2010 4:40 PM, Rolf wrote: Did it crack? Does it have a bottom? BTDT. On 06/18/2010 01:07 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote: Hi, all. Does anyone have a pre-chamber for an '87 190DT, 602.961? P/N 6010101552. I'd like to buy a good used one, as MB's $244+ is almost what I paid for the car. TIA Fred Moir

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rick, et al. That would be my next guess, although an M22x1.5 helicoil kit may cost as much as a new pre-chamber. Onward and upward. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel headache #5 On 6/18/2010 5:04 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: I've never had a head for these apart yet, but can you have the machine shop

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch. True. may be hard to start. The pre-chamber in the head and secure, then using the plastic crap excluder to get the right angle and the wery wery carefully turn the handle. After that I'll probably call Rusty! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 7:23 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Frederick W Moir

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rick. All would agree that an at leisure welder in the neighborhood would be a very good thing. I don't, however, need a hole filled. These are the (boogered) threads that hold in the injector. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 8:20 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: I doubt that you can helicoil

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
OK Don. Right first time! Hip hip hooray! Someone reads Sanskrit a la Fred. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 8:54 PM, OK Don wrote: FYI - this isn't thte hole in the head - the pre-chamber is inserted into the head, a locking ring holds in the head, and the injector screws into the pre-chamber. I

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. I'm always up for a road trip. You may need a psychiatrist after a day or two with me though. Har-de-har-har! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 9:06 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Really? It doesn't even make me chuckle... If I had Bob's car I'd JUMP on this idea. I bet I could even get Fred to

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et al. AFAIK the 602.961 inclined pre-chambers are inclined in a different way in a 601.962. Early 961 and 962's Up to engine #3837 are the same, different after. Don't quote me, I so confuzzed. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 9:07 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Is that engine appreciably

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, Mitch. The head numbers are different between 961 and 962, as are the pre-chambers, sorta, kinda. Geez, I miss Marshall. He would know. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 9:38 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: Is that engine appreciably different from the 602 in a 300D? I think

[MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-17 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, all. Does anyone have a pre-chamber for an '87 190DT, 602.961? P/N 6010101552. I'd like to buy a good used one, as MB's $244+ is almost what I paid for the car. TIA Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel headache #5 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] a rare one for Wilton

2010-06-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Ed, et al. For the money, of course! Sorry, couldn't resist. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/16/2010 10:18 AM, E M wrote: - Crumple zones and everything else would also be effected I would think, with the addition of all the extra material around the compartment and panels of the car. Unless you

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab - $500 (Medford)

2010-06-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA No turbo boost, perhaps? Original Message Subject: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab - $500 (Medford) Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:20:11 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab - $500 (Medford)

2010-06-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 1:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Diesel E300 - sort of runs - for parts or rehab - $500 (Medford)

2010-06-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Gee, Dwight. Do I have to spend forty days and forty nights in the desert? Domestic peace is at stake here, yours and mine! Thanks for the thought. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel diseased. On 6/16/2010 6:29 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred, OK-well we don't want that-we need you at the chowdah

Re: [MBZ] CC issue

2010-06-14 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. CC boxes have I three and a stalk or two for you. (two different models.) Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/14/2010 9:54 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: So the new '84 190D cruise works, kinda... It'll set and it'll hold but no other function works on the stalk, except accelerate. So basically the stalk

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc. He has been trying to peddle this for a year or more. price has slowly come down. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915) Date: Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:57:56 -0700 (PDT) From:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1981 300CD (rare) lower price - $550 (Beverly, MA 01915)

2010-06-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight. Yup! He proposed that both be bought and combined to make one, for too much money of course. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/12/2010 9:48 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred, At least a year-more I think-wasn't he trying to peddle a POS TD along with this CD? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt)

2010-06-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hey, Curt. Hammie need a driveway buddy? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel nut. Original Message Subject:Mercedes Benz 240 d 1983 - $200 (wolcott vt) Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:19:30 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com

[MBZ] OT Albatross

2010-06-09 Thread Frederick W Moir
Sorry, forgot the picture. Fred Moir Lynn MA USAF Air Sea Rescue HU-16 Albatross in at RAF Khormaksar 1952 This was 10 years before I was there. Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1991 Mercedes Benz 300D (Enfield)

2010-06-09 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et al. After picking up the '87 190DT last month, it is more than my life is worth to even suggest getting another project! I can dream, can't I? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 6/9/2010 11:41 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: If the timing chain on that is broke like the timing chain my

Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes

2010-06-09 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alles. You would need a trowel! N.B. I have, in my youth, driven worse. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/9/2010 12:00 PM, R A Bennell wrote: You would have to use thicker paint. Randy Wow, that makes my 240D look REAL good... Not even my $50 paintjob could help that... -Curt

[MBZ] Fwd: 85 Mercedes 300sd Diesel Engine/transmission - $300 (windham)

2010-06-09 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:85 Mercedes 300sd Diesel Engine/transmission - $300 (windham) Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:43:36 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this

Re: [MBZ] OT Albatross

2010-06-09 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dieselhead, et alky. I was always different. It's not that I'm Mad, it's just that I view the world from a slightly different angle. Though outside the norm could be considered mad. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 6/9/2010 1:08 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Desolate place. Interesting

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes benz 300 td - $575 (Seekonk Mass)

2010-06-08 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine. etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:1987 Mercedes benz 300 td - $575 (Seekonk Mass) Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:08:34 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] Shipping options for a table and Chairs

2010-06-08 Thread Frederick W Moir
Visit the posting at http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1778101870.html to contact the person who posted this. 2 MERCEDES 404 UNIMOGS MILITARY AND FIRE TRUCK ROCK CRAWLERS Not mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA On

[MBZ] OT Albatross

2010-06-08 Thread Frederick W Moir
USAF Air Sea Rescue HU-16 Albatross in at RAF Khormaksar 1952 This was 10 years before I was there. Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] OT Bier.

2010-06-07 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, all. Local news item:- 'Gansett brewery is restarting operations. I used to love their Bock Beer. Hopefully they will make it once again. Yours in inebriation Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.

2010-06-07 Thread Frederick W Moir
Allen, Curt and Rich. After review, the small reel that I have is probably Walgreen's bound. I considered the projector/screen/recorder path and rejected it because the projector that I have needs a $90 bulb. Online companies? Who knows what they would do, or if the film will ever re-surface.

[MBZ] Fwd: 1991 Mercedes Benz 300D (Enfield)

2010-06-07 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine etc. Darn! Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:1991 Mercedes Benz 300D (Enfield) Date: Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:14:27 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1991 Mercedes Benz 300D (Enfield)

2010-06-07 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch, et al. Yes I do have an '87 2.5t parts car and it runs very well. The '87 300D would be a 6 cylinder, 3.0 litre. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/7/2010 6:12 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Frederick W Moir wrote: Not Mine etc. Original URL: http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1776720966.html Do you

[MBZ] OT Super-8 Conversion.

2010-06-06 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hello out there in MBZ land. I have unearthed a reel of olde super-8 film, from about 30 years ago. Wedding stuff etc. Is there any method of transferring this to a CD that does not involve expensive purchases? (Can they be run on diesel?) There seem to be quite a few companies offering

Re: [MBZ] Super 8 conversion

2010-06-06 Thread Frederick W Moir
Burt. Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com HTH Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/6/2010 5:22 PM, Burt Anderson wrote: Hi Fred, I am having trouble sending a message to the list. Can you give me the address. TX. I am going thru the same dilemma you are, regarding the old Super 8's. I have

Re: [MBZ] Find A Car/Truck on a Budget

2010-06-02 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rich. That is an after market option! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 6/2/2010 9:35 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: AND still no de Sade option --R On 6/2/2010 9:24 AM, Donald Snook wrote: AND, I heard yesterday that Ford is not going to make the Mercury Grand Marquis after next year.

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Transmission - $60 (Montgomery)

2010-06-02 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:Mercedes Transmission - $60 (Montgomery) Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:53:58 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] Viscous Fan

2010-06-01 Thread Frederick W Moir
Jim, et al. Thanks. That is something that I had not considered. Onward and upward. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel Nut On 6/1/2010 8:11 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Is there any good reason to observe this rotational direction? I believe the way the clutch works is that centrifugal force pumps the oil

[MBZ] Viscous Fan

2010-05-31 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, all. Car:- 190DT '87. Problem:- Viscous fan. I have a fan center from an M103 that fits into the metal fan blade assembly and bolts up to the hub for a OM602. Only caveat is that the control spring has a label on it that indicates reverse (from OM602) rotation. Is there any good reason to

[MBZ] OT Old iMac old Mercedes

2010-05-25 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dimitri, et al. I Have some old Mac stuff. Mac IIx, Various video and other cards, external 1.44 fdd, 2 Mac monitors, 3 dot matrix printers (wide) one olde style laser printer and other junk. If you are near Mass. I could bring it or you could come and get it. Olde farts cellar collection Fred

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Turbo Diesel - $1000 (Portland, Maine)

2010-05-25 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:1987 Mercedes Turbo Diesel - $1000 (Portland, Maine) Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 15:04:02 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 300 D Turbo Diesel - $975 (Boston)

2010-05-19 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred Please see below for more information. Visit the posting at http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1748362633.html to contact the person who posted this. 1987 Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Paint Code and Paint

2010-05-17 Thread Frederick W Moir
LarryT. Send me your VIN. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 5/17/2010 9:38 PM, LarryT wrote: Hi Don, Thx for the help! I entered my VIN and the datacard icon has a red X on it. Clicking it doesn't seem to do anything - the Help folder doesn't seem to offer any help at all - other than to tell me to click

[MBZ] Fwd: older mercedes (north haven)

2010-05-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir Lynn MA Original Message Subject:older mercedes (north haven) Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 11:33:28 -0700 (PDT) From: fred.s...@yahoo.com To: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: older mercedes (north haven)

2010-05-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight. Make sure to leave your mad money at home! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 5/12/2010 4:13 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred, Looks like a vintage candy store for parts or projects. I have to go to New Haven on business next week-hmm Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles,

[MBZ] 602 Rings

2010-05-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, All. Are there any reliable products for freeing up stuck rings? This is the '87 190DT from Conn. and, though I have it running, it runs on 4 cylinders only. There is pressure enough to operate the injector on the dead cyl. (tried two). The head and intake were worked on recently, very

Re: [MBZ] 1989 300SE Steering system question

2010-05-07 Thread Frederick W Moir
K. 1989 300SE Idler arm repair kit from Rusty:- $32.71 + sh. (Febi) http:\\www.buymbparts.biz Fred Moir Lynn MA Rusty, Get well soon. On 5/7/2010 9:40 PM, Kathmandu wrote: I went to have the front end aligned on the ol' Luftwaffle yesterday and I got told I needed to have the Idler Arm rebuilt.

Re: [MBZ] Conn 190DT Update.

2010-05-06 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. Have not had time/courage to restart it, yet. I'll have to do more checking as there is no history available. Looking at it, the head is clean and freshly rebuilt looking, the turbo is pristine, there is no coolant in it and the belt trensioner is unhooked from the shock. I have no idea

Re: [MBZ] Conn 190DT Update.

2010-05-06 Thread Frederick W Moir
Walt. Thanks. I would have clapped a board over the intake but could not wrestle the bloody pipe off, cutting the fuel line seemed quicker and it did stop. In retrospect, I should have checked everything first. I'm getting too old for this S**t! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 5/6/2010 5:22 PM, Walt

Re: [MBZ] Conn 190DT Update.

2010-05-06 Thread Frederick W Moir
knife, check. Ability to run the quarter in 0.2 secs, Ummm, nope. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 5/6/2010 7:25 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Frederick W Moir wrote: After the surprise the last time, I'm checking very carefully. You can always take the crossover pipe off and get a hard rubber ball to cork

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