Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

In her case, a semi auto 12 gauge might work better. The muscle memory needed to operate a pump would delay her from defending herself if needed. The sound of a slide rack only works in the movies as a deterrent and telegraphs your location for the perp to shoot. If the criminal is psycho enough to

Re: [MBZ] OT RANT This makes me absolutely crazy

In today's world of parts the question always comes "Where was it made and does that country have quality control?" On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 3:25 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Voltage spike? > > Maybe Jim will chime in. > > Randy > > > On 11/07/2022 4:57 PM, Flo

Re: [MBZ] there is little to no compression across all cylinders, 1982 Mercedes Benz 240D - $1, 450 (San Jose)

If anyone buys it, I have a complete engine and transmission, fan to tailshaft, in a crate, as removed with 124,000 miles on it. The engine came out of a wrecked 240 hit in the rear and totaled. On Mon, Jul 11, 2022 at 6:44 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Could be

Re: [MBZ] Tilt trailer

This trailer is on my bucket list, but I want them to build one for me that is 5th wheel instead of a bumper pull... The link is a video of one in operation. https://maxxdtrailers.com/drop-n-load-car-trailers/ On Sun, Jul 10, 2022 at 6:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] For the ultra-successful realtor -- 2007 Mercedes CLK "CUSTOM WIDEBODY" Convertible - $5, 990 (Clearwater)

Well, gag me with a spoon, how brilliant to make one white stripe that covers the entire car. Makes me want to run, but not out to buy it... When this car goes by me on the tow truck, what tells me it is a Mercedes and not a rice burner with getto bling? On Fri, Jul 8, 2022 at 7:10 AM Floyd Thursb

Re: [MBZ] More to look forward to

Who wants to join a betting pool on how long it will take for someone to invent, and produce a device that defeats this feature? On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 10:12 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Brilliant! > > On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 12:48 AM mitch--- via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS Maybach GLS 600 - $259,991

What does your disposable income need to be before you can drive a $250,000 +- car in rush hour traffic and expose yourself and the car to the "highly skilled and mostly careful" driver class of distracted commuters along your route of travel? Asking for a friend... ;)) On Tue, Jul 5, 2022 at 5:22

Re: [MBZ] good shape no motor no transmission no battery everything else is there 1986 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 450 Roadster 2D, $2, 900

gt; -D > > > On Jul 4, 2022, at 3:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > I wonder what the full story is that accounts for the missing engine and > > transmission? > > The body / interior / mileage look pretty nice . > > Is this year in the deadly si

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out a 116 fuel tank

an > it. I am not wanting to spend a ton of money on this car. > > On 7/4/2022 4:11 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Coarse sharp sand presents a greater total surface area, plus, when mixed > > with a water slurry flows somewhat better, in my experience. > > I&#x

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out a 116 fuel tank

s < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder if gravel would work? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 4, 2022, at 2:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I like this. Kudos to Grant for the redneck engineer

Re: [MBZ] good shape no motor no transmission no battery everything else is there 1986 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 450 Roadster 2D, $2, 900

I wonder what the full story is that accounts for the missing engine and transmission? The body / interior / mileage look pretty nice . Is this year in the deadly single row cam chain zone? On Mon, Jul 4, 2022 at 9:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.fac

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out a 116 fuel tank

Close up all the openings on the tank, remove the sending unit and close that hole. [a piece of plywood will work for what comes next, cut to size and drilled to screw in place]. Get about two coke bottles full of sharp sand, pour the sand into the tank, and about 2 gallons of clean water. Seal up

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec codes

The real question is: What caused the system that orders the DPF to go into regen mode to fail to regen the DPF? If it was correctly operating the DPF would have "self cleaned" on a regular basis thus never "clogged" [I think] Thus, either the command to regen system failed, or the owner faile

Re: [MBZ] Why?

Completely nanny free hotrod that you can buy parts for at any local FLAPS and that requires no interface with long and NLA supply of Mercedes parts for 3 to 10 times the price. In a twisted way, it makes some sense unless you know and understand Mercedes. On Fri, Jul 1, 2022 at 7:10 AM Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] In praise of mechanical diesel injection

This episode demonstrates my pet peeve which is just how vulnerable we have made ourselves to EMP. Almost everything we use today from credit cards to card readers to gas pumps and cars and houses loaded with electronic devices [don't forget our smartphones] is not hardened to survive a microsecond

Re: [MBZ] An electric Mercedes-Benz drove 747 miles without recharging

anded when you "could have" a system that generates its own power. weighs less, and could last a lifetime. On Sat, Jun 25, 2022 at 3:25 PM Michael Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are you taking pre-orders? Put me on the list. > > > > > &g

Re: [MBZ] An electric Mercedes-Benz drove 747 miles without recharging

I have another point of view on the future of EV's and available electricity. My view is to design and produce a desk top size Thorium reactor which would be scalable in size to power EV's including heavy haul trucks and construction equipment. A ball of Thorium, correctly managed, the size of a go

Re: [MBZ] A good deal?

An aviation good deal only comes with current and complete log books for both engines, both propellers, and the airframe, as well as all other FAA required component items that would have airworthiness directives or mandatory replacement or inspection. Ideally, from when the aircraft left the facto

[MBZ] Dry ice blasting video.

Using dry ice to completely clean the underside of a complete car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koxxAqfSF6s ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okie

Re: [MBZ] I am morning 650$ cash for it that is way more than fair 2001 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $650

Son will be getting out of court ordered rehab after last drunk driving arrest and permanent loss of license. Car must be sold. [Sorry, too snarky?] Presuming it will start/run ... with a little love, it could be an OK fix and flip. On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 8:17 AM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Commercial freezer

Somewhere near you is an electric motor rebuild shop that can put the motor in operating condition, whatever it is.. for a lot less than price of a new one. Find them, you'll be glad you did. You said the fridge was running constantly what you didn't know it was only running with one fan.. whic

Re: [MBZ] Carports

The price of steel for metal buildings has gone up much like the price of lumber. Add to that, the supply chain issues. Steel mills have almost all been moved to China and India, both which are not shipping or producing, so huge backlogs which drives up prices. On Sat, Jun 18, 2022 at 9:33 PM Kal

Re: [MBZ] Commercial freezer

>From the diagram, bottom 1/3, there is a temperature control switch, right hand side of the diagram. I would suspect it is now failing to close the circuit to the compressor. In fact, I suspect it has been sub-par for some time which is why it was "running continuously". Many years ago, a refrige

Re: [MBZ] has been sitting since 1886, just need it gone. Runs on uranium. 1901 Mercedes-Benz 1885 3 wheeler Racing trim, $1, 000, 000

Just send deposit. On Sat, Jun 18, 2022 at 12:42 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1223909395088937 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Old Onan generator

ff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > True, but you’ll also lose about 10% efficiency on propane, so be sure to > take that into consideration. > > -D > > > On Jun 15, 2022, at 9:22 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > If it runs on gas, i

Re: [MBZ] OT: Old Onan generator

If it runs on gas, it can run on propane ... 2 older Onan gensets that I have are dual fuel carbs that can be switched. Make the conversion and hook it to your propane tank. Fuel storage issues for gas go away. On Wed, Jun 15, 2022 at 9:03 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wr

Re: [MBZ] if u think that u can get it cheaper elsewhere please keep looking so we dont waste eachothers time. 2006 MERCEDES CLS500 WITH PUSH BUTTON START - $5, 800 (Greenville)

Sent from iFōn > > > On Jun 14, 2022, at 12:32 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Possible translation: > > "I bought the car as a totaled wreck and rebuilt it with aftermarket > > fenders and a new paint to cover all the bondo and flaws. Thus, the >

Re: [MBZ] if u think that u can get it cheaper elsewhere please keep looking so we dont waste eachothers time. 2006 MERCEDES CLS500 WITH PUSH BUTTON START - $5, 800 (Greenville)

Possible translation: "I bought the car as a totaled wreck and rebuilt it with aftermarket fenders and a new paint to cover all the bondo and flaws. Thus, the salvage title. I've driven it like a rented mule since rebuilding it from totaled scrap value and now I want to sell it. By distracting you

[MBZ] The history of automotive paint

Kaleb asked a question about Maaco paint cost and that caused me to do some further research.. which led to finding this nice link. Automotive paint coatings from beginning to present, with narrative. I feel so much more informed.. ;)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_hgPinCZks ___

Re: [MBZ] WTF - being sold by a private seller, Milton -- 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL Class - $14, 119 (_Mercedes-Benz_ _GL Class_ _SUV_)

Note to seller: Please send details of your photography school and graduation certificate. We need this information to file the lawsuit. On Sun, Jun 12, 2022 at 8:27 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't understand... > > > https://columbia.craigslist.org/ctd/d/c

Re: [MBZ] This is the sort of topic discussed on Fakebook

Yes, go ahead and run gas in your diesel. After one tank you will never have to buy fuel for that car again. On Sat, Jun 11, 2022 at 7:58 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 11, 2022, at 9:38 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Anybody ever used Maaco?

The days of the $29.95, one color enamel job is long gone. The EPA rules on VOC's have made the price of paint per gallon rocket into the $500 per gallon range for good quality paint, plus additives, plus thinners, hardeners, plus, plus.. The $895 quote is likely now their "no frills paint job" pri

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

the title in hand, say, “I’ll give you $200 and the title” > and walk away, for example? > > -D > > > On Jun 8, 2022, at 9:44 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Key word: Negotiation > > I have had some experience with tow yards and the universal rip

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

Key word: Negotiation I have had some experience with tow yards and the universal rip off they enjoy. Along with those contacts, in each case, if you park any emotions and just stick to hard ball negotiation, I have had good success in getting fees beat to rock bottom, however, go prepared to do on

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Travel

In today's instant satisfaction world, the fine art of stealing gas by siphon has become a lost art. The preferred method now is to jam a sharpened #3 phillips screwdriver into the bottom of your tank and shove a bucket under it. when the bucket gets full, they grab the bucket and screwdriver and s

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Travel

Go to gasbuddy.com and enter the zip codes for your route of travel. They do a pretty good job of listing stations and prices. Pretty user friendly and be aware they may be a day or more behind on the price shown, but should be close enough to allow decent trip planning. On Sat, Jun 4, 2022 at 3:4

Re: [MBZ] lawm mower tire

Liquid soap on the tire bead and rim seating area gives a huge advantage to getting tires mounted and seated into the rim... a little "lube" lets it slide into position. Dish soap works. On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 1:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A bead blaster wor

Re: [MBZ] lawm mower tire

Find a tractor shop near by that fills tractor tires and other hard service tires with foam. Since you have written off the rims anyway, and it is not a high speed vehicle, and the tires still have tread, fill them all with foam and "tractor on"... Once you foam a tire, the rim is ruined because re

Re: [MBZ] Get ready for more price increases and fuel shortages

Railroad cars full of diesel, DEF, and gasoline. Pilot is a huge company that dominates the trucking industry coast to coast with billion$ in sales per year. What I do not understand are the metrics of the railroad cutting off scheduled shipments of tank car loads of diesel, DEF, Gasoline, Biodiese

Re: [MBZ] Filling up your diesel

Because of how the fuel is metered by the pump internally, while it is still liquid, the pump quantity should be a reliable number regardless of what happens inside the tank. [Every state by law has to inspect and certify the pump accuracy and there will be a sticker visible on the pump that shows

Re: [MBZ] Just got home from my cruise

Suggestion: Mow around the flood spots, and leave them for when you can catch them dried out. Make something with an "artistic shape" so the high veggies look "intentional". Then, when you get a few minutes and they are dry enough to mow, whack'em. On Sun, May 29, 2022 at 12:45 PM Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

cars and trucks driving > all > > over the place. We can control the power plant emissions. > > > >> On Sat, May 28, 2022 at 10:44 AM G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > >> wrote: > >> > >> This one picture, with the tec

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

In an ideal world, we would have many more nuke plants, AND, we would have replaced the entire transmission grid, some of which is now over 100 years old and very vulnerable. Also, we would have large grid transformers in storage, new, and ready for immediate installation, instead of having a 2 to

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

If you do a hard cost analysis of purchase cost of the EV auto, then add in the hard cost of owning a solar power collection system to feed the EV with energy, then do an actual hard cost per mile used, it raises some real questions about just how economical the EV actually is to own and support, d

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

> better deal. > > > > > > --FT > > > > > >> On 5/27/22 12:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > >> This is my position. I’m more than wiling to “go green” if it makes > > good financial sense. At present and for the foreseeable fut

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

In the interest of a reality check on that thought, consider this. 1. Since you would not be able to do a grid tie to the solar panels, you would not receive any government matching funds for purchase and install of the solar rack. Your cost for a 10KW solar array would be, approx, $15,000. 2. You

Re: [MBZ] Morris Minor on BAT

Well, that brings back a lot of memories. Long ago, I started collecting a full set of Morris Minor cars. One of each model and variant and restored them all to "as new". At the peak of this OCD exercise I had 36. Sold them as a group and moved on to my next auto adventure. [not a complicated car,

Re: [MBZ] Oh Lawd, woncha buy me

I cannot confirm or deny that I am the buyer. What a piece of automotive legend at any price. On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 6:44 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It wasn’t me. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 23, 2022, at 5:52 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes < > mer

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Prices

6,000 gallons X $7.10 per gal = $42,600.00 [Does that come with cleaning the windows and checking the tire pressure, like in the old days when full service stations pumped your gas for you?] Green stamps? [save up for that tupperware set for the little lady, you know] Just for fun, look up several

Re: [MBZ] OT: is green paint more valuable in the used car market?

Truly a collectors car. It has all the right pieces, including VIN number. A garage full of cars like this one defines "Disposable Income". [Not for the faint of wallet] On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 5:37 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0522-502693/1969-dodge-hemi-dayton

Re: [MBZ] Still trying to kill this Walmart AGM battery

When this AGM battery is charged as much as it will take, what does it do on a load tester? Based on the fact that it self discharges rather quickly, that indicates it has a cell or cells that are internally shorted. It "should" show less than rated capacity hooked to a load test. Since hooking it

Re: [MBZ] Restoration was done in aug 19 2010 1956 Mercedes-Benz, $6, 500

Unfortunate choice of color and paint scheme. Certainly not inspiring to look at. Sun failed dash paint is another fail point. On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 8:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > sorta > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406791724439503 > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] Wow

After looking at the pictures, I identified 7 lug nuts that are good salvage rest of the car is toast. I'm suggesting 3 other cars were involved, in sequence... 1. Hit from the rear, 2. Rear impact drove the car into a rear end impact with the car in front of it, with trajectory into the right

Re: [MBZ] Floating temptress

B.O.A.T. Bring Out Another Thousand or, in the case of a wood boat add 3 zeros to the thousand figure. It truly is a lovely old classic. On Mon, May 16, 2022 at 12:13 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Don’t ever go to Lake Tahoe in the summer. Droves of tho

Re: [MBZ] It's record breaking time!

This sums it up rather nicely. Reporter: Dr Einstein, what is the difference between genius and ignorance. Dr. Einstein: "There is no shortage of ignorance." On Thu, May 12, 2022 at 4:33 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have my doubts... > > -Curt > > On Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] OT Are trees included? Bring your own chainsaw 1955 Chevrolet classic Antiques, $1, 000

"Ran when parked." "Air blows cold" [in the winter] On Wed, May 11, 2022 at 6:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1698366133848449 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] No Reserve:1960 190Db Binz Kombiwagen Project

With only a $100 increase in the bid in the past 24 hrs, it doesn't get a lot of love thus far. IMHO, it is a car that is at that "All or nothing stage" of ownership/preservation. All in, at $1500, plus transport [add another $1 to 2,000 for that] you get a car that doesn't run and smells strongly

Re: [MBZ] Another one bites the dust

Imagine, just for a moment, the satisfaction an old school drill sergeant would gather every time he marched a bus load of these individuals as conscripts into the barber shop for their first GI haircuts... Then instructed them that there was no safe space for the next term of enlistment. Ahhh... h

Re: [MBZ] Another one bites the dust

I defer to your field experience in dealing with individuals who experience such internal disorders of thought then act out. I raise concern because the current human herd seems to have found some sort of cumulative cognitive dissonance that permeates thought, action, and core belief, yet gives lic

Re: [MBZ] Am I correct in my assumption about alternator?

Tensioner ran for some time without holding the load on alternator pulley within alignment spec.. thus damaged alternator bearings, and the alternator internals are no longer in alignment. Logical cause and effect. On Sun, May 8, 2022 at 9:55 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Another one bites the dust

This incident, and others across the nation, beg the question "What brought this individual to the mindset to learn how to make molotov cocktails, actually make them, then travel to a police station and attack it, then attack the responding officers, with the molotov cocktails. Logical thinking say

Re: [MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

"Faster than a cop radio" [Yet another car thief fantasy] These guys are young. They will be very popular in jail. On Sat, May 7, 2022 at 1:08 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am somewhat impressed with the car’s performance. The two idiots need to > be dispat

Re: [MBZ] I’m not even going to comment on this

Commercial specification biodiesel is chemically refined vegetable oil made to a specific DOT specification. The raw material may have been vegetable oil [new or used] but the final material must meet the DOT specification to be sold. It also must meet DOD specification since the government is a ma

Re: [MBZ] I got COVID and am unable to finish project. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD RUST FREE EURO SPEC CAR ENGINE OUT OF CAR - $3, 000

If as advertised, buy it, haul all the parts home, assemble it properly, then put a fine Martha on the whole car and BAT flip it, for big bucks. Euro with manual trans... wagon... It's the holy grail for a BAT flip. JMHO On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 7:57 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

Increase in altitude = decrease in air density Mother nature always wins in aviation. Less air density instantly translates to less lift with fewer air molecules to react against the wing surface, or the propeller blades. Engines produce less horsepower as density altitude provides less air to expa

Re: [MBZ] Struck an Elk head-on near Grand Canyon in Dec 2021 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 2016: Doesn't Run - $17, 000 (St Petersburg)

My learned opinion is this vehicle is a total, and based on the year and value [prior to being "elked"] it would/should have had full coverage insurance. SO $17,000 for the hulk + rebuild cost of another $15 to 25K [likely a low number] and you have a "new vehicle" with a salvage title [forever

[MBZ] Mercedes adventure worthy of watching

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Re: [MBZ] OT - Valkyrie

Slide rule use requires the use of logic and logical thought. That skill set was part and parcel of the education of the slide rule era, sadly rare and lacking in today's educational genre . On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 11:04 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, I never

Re: [MBZ] OT Old tractor hulk 1965 Dexter ght,$800

Abused only by professionals and never put away dry. Being offered where it finally fell to its knees 18 years ago. New owner responsible for carcass removal. All parts even remotely still attached go with the sale. On Fri, Apr 22, 2022 at 7:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Does This Guy Know His Crack or does he Know the Market?

I was put off by the seller's attitude, then I realized he is in "Beverly Hills", thus being self absorbed and rude is socially accepted... Not to worry, I won't be calling him and he doesn't "know my number". On Tue, Apr 19, 2022 at 9:34 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Truth On Repairability

eplacement parts. Some of it can be reverse engineered > it seems but it’s not always compatible. I’m thinking “OEM” ECUs and that > kind of stuff. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Apr 19, 2022, at 11:52 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Ok, back to Mer

Re: [MBZ] Truth On Repairability

Ok, back to Mercedes talk, for a moment. It has become virtually routine that someone posts a car that is offered for sale that has issues which have turned it into a mechanical brick, caused by "something electrical" in the "electrical to mechanical controls systems" [now a myriad of systems, ofte

Re: [MBZ] OT Frontier no start

Check battery voltage, then clean the battery posts and terminals. Clean, Bright, and Tight... post corrosion makes bad connection, which makes slow crank starts.. and poor charging because corroded terminals don't let the electrons in... or out.. On Sun, Apr 17, 2022 at 7:16 PM Allan Streib via M

Re: [MBZ] 606 timing cover replace or repair threads?

Thinking strictly from the structural engineer's point of view, since this part is a known failure point, and lives under constant stress because of the belt tensioner, I would suggest you go with a new part rather than an "inplace thread replacement" scheme. Cost wise, the repair kit costs more th

Re: [MBZ] OT I hate small engines

e so I think it’s good. > > I’ll get a new plug although it looked clean and good but I did not test > it. It’s hard to crank looking at the plug. > > Thanks for the ideas > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Apr 15, 2022, at 7:57 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT I hate small engines

Did you install a new spark plug? Good chance the old plug is gas fouled from trying to start it with dead gas, which is why you do not have spark. Another thing that happens with small engines that do not start with dead gas is the cylinder becomes saturated with unburned gas which effectively "fl

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ford F150 5 speed

Ahhh just pulled up the picture and info. That is a brick nose Ford, which means it has a start switch mounted on the top of the steering post which is activated by a 3/16th rod that is activated when you turn the key to "start". [ie key moves rod, rod moves slide switch to energize start solen

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ford F150 5 speed

Ford key tumbler replacement is really easy. Replacement tumbler set with keys are cheap. There is a push pin that releases the lockset. Done and run for less than $30 and 30 minutes. On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 6:43 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Heck they made 3 on t

Re: [MBZ] Cargo trailers

Unless you would be using it regularly [several days each month] UHaul is your friend. An enclosed trailer that size rents by the day, week, or month, they do the upkeep, you don't have to store, insure, or license it, and when you are done, they park it. The $1,700 you paid for the used trailer wo

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

This vehicle has no significant damage or problems. Ran when parked. Air blows ice cold. Rust free. Any other violations of the truth you would like to add to the list? On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 2:08 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 12/04/2022 1:06 PM, Floyd Thursb

Re: [MBZ] Are w123s a major attraction to people?

Pictures, or it didn't happen ... ;)) On Sat, Apr 9, 2022 at 4:21 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just got home from hauling 2 more 123 turbos back to the house. Once is > most likely a parts car on the trailer. The other is an absolute pristine > BAT bait car. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Trucking recession?

Fuel costs doubled. Huge numbers of drivers simply quit before and during covid lockdown. States with ports go over the top with emissions requirements that lock out older trucks, which locks out independent owner operators trucks [a huge segment of trucking / hauling] Port workers locked out due t

Re: [MBZ] Rod number 4 on the engine needs to be replaced. 2014 CLS 550 Mercedes Benz 4Matic For Sale As Is - $28, 000 (Whitsett)

Ran when parked: Air blows cold: Slight rust: Runs fine, just needs one rod replaced: Classic ad lines We have a new one to add to the list. On Tue, Apr 5, 2022 at 6:07 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yeah that's def worth $28k > > > https://greensboro.craigsli

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Escort DIESEL 5 speed manual on BAT

New price when sold in 1986: $7,448 in 1986 dollars factor in inflation loss in value of dollar for current sales price real value. 1986 Ford Escort LX Prices and Values - NADAguides https://www.nadaguides.com › Ford › 4-Door-Hatchback

Re: [MBZ] Diamond plate

Suggest you drill out the rivets on the remaining plate, use it as a pattern to make a mirror image piece to match the missing part. Raw material to match should be found at your local metal supply,, and they might be induced [bribed] to shear the diamond plate aluminum to your pattern. Shape to fi

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes sittin on a 85 chevy blazer frame jacked up on mickey Thomson tires

Will valet parking take care of it while you and your date have dinner at the country club? On Sun, Mar 27, 2022 at 8:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > uh OK... > > 1988 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 400 E > $1,500 > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/10885

Re: [MBZ] OT truck shocks

Since I now know you have a 5th wheel trailer, and surmise you will be using said truck to pull it, I suggest you go the extra wallet mile for premium shocks. With a trailer loaded, 5th wheel camper, or full of cars, you really want the truck to stay and obey on the road. Putting on the cheap quali

Re: [MBZ] Washington state plans to ban most non-electric vehicles by 2030

Despite their best intentions to save the planet, there is a harsh reality that has arisen which must be overcome due to a huge rise in the cost of raw materials to make electric car batteries [using current state of the art to make batteries]. A 472% increase in cost of lithium raw material to mak

Re: [MBZ] Battery Fun

In the boating world, and in many aircraft, there is a battery disconnect switch. Then, part of the start sequence is to "turn on battery". This is done because the boats and planes are not used on a daily basis [in many cases] and switching the battery "off" removes it from all current draws whil

Re: [MBZ] Has MERCEDES DIESEL ENGINE. 1953 Ford F-350,$8,500

No engine pictures, wrong bed for that chassis. The bed is a short bed, chassis is for a long bed, or being a dual, a flatbed cab chassis. Also, the short bed does not have dual fenders, notice the outside dual is outside the fender, illegal in most states. All price points for a truck of this vint

Re: [MBZ] $6K Repair or Different Vehicle

Suggest you go shopping for a used engine, complete, with known mileage, from a wreck. I just did a search for "2014 Volkswagen Jetta 1.8 engine for sale" and it kicked up this.. https://www.ebay.com/p/1284268414 That one link bumped several into view, some below $500. All of them list the miles

Re: [MBZ] Renault Dauphine Deluxe 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$6,500

If I recall correctly, the local dealer sold them for $1,400 out the door with a full tank of gas. On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 8:26 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Heh. My sister had one of these courtesy of my Dad and his program car > stuff through GM. Hers had the

Re: [MBZ] OT TRUE Jag 5.3 liter V12 runs perfect !! 1990 Jaguar xjs Classic collection, $37, 500

32 years old, and only driven 571 miles per year, per the mileage listed. The owner must live 250 miles away from the only V12 Jag mechanic.. ;)) Perfect color combination, however.. On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 8:16 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes they are great loo

Re: [MBZ] 540K replica running on Chevy small block v8. 1938 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL, $30, 000

I would like to see one done that used a Mercedes V12 engine, with a metal body. On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 8:37 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s pretty well done for a fiberglass replica. With the SBC in it I > suspect it will get up and go. > > -D > > > On M

Re: [MBZ] Intense travel jobs?

I did it for 7+ years working for a jet engine manufacturer, to a world wide market, doing troubleshooting on million dollar engine problems and training pilots, mechanics and support staff how to not break the engines and components. I never slept in the same bed more than a couple of nights, neve

Re: [MBZ] OT microwaves oven

Suggest you consult the university of internet with a search for your particular brand and model to see if there is a failure mode that others experience and have fixed. I recently had a Panisonic that failed to "wave" and after searching found that one of the two door latch hooks had cracked [in a

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

that should help > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Mar 8, 2022, at 10:42 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Global problem. We now need russian oil to run american tractors with > parts > > made in china and we need russian fertilizer and urea [for D

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

Global problem. We now need russian oil to run american tractors with parts made in china and we need russian fertilizer and urea [for DEF for the tractors and trucks]. Thus, USA farmers don't farm as many acres and it costs far more per production bushel. Then, we need fuel and fertilizer [and EPA

Re: [MBZ] And now for the gas shortages

Crude oil just posted at $130 per barrel. Expect another huge rise at the pump price soon. The trading day isn't over yet, and could likely go even higher by days end. On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 10:49 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Still available here at $3.99, for no

Re: [MBZ] It’s 2008 all over again

via Mercedes wrote: > > Maybe biodiesel will return to the pumps. > > > > On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 11:37 PM G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > wrote: > > > >> Yes, diesel pickups were and still are abused by using used veg oil. > T

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