[MBZ] Mercedes List

Hi, I would like to get back on the Mercedes list. Thanks, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com 619 341 3574 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

[MBZ] Lubricant for Protecting Tools

This is way off topic, but I am looking for some advice and you guys are a rich source of information. Some tools and hardware were exposed to moisture and I am drying them out. Some of the tools have surface rust. Using a minimum of time, I want to rub a light coating of oil on these. Don't

[MBZ] Sharpening drill bits

Thanks for the response on the Harbor Freight drill bits. Kinda what I expected to hear. I'll plan to use them for wood, plastic, and aluminum. I have quite a collection of drill bits, mostly high speed steel, which are now in various stages of dull. Given that, my next question is about drill

[MBZ] Drill Bit Set

I bought the 29 piece Harbor Freight Titanium drill bit set for about $11. Wondering what I can expect from these drill bits, with particular reference to their performance in cutting metal. Jerry 82 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Taps, Dies, and Allen Wrenches

Thanks guys for all the suggestions. Next year I'll ask about where to hide all the extra car parts (especially the unattractive used ones) so the lady of the house doesn't see them. Have a nice Christmas. Jerry 240D (I won't list the extra parts here)

[MBZ] Taps, Dies, and Allen Wrenches

I have a good assortment of taps, handles and a few dies, along with an unknown number of duplicates, mostly SAE. However, they are just lying in a drawer. When I need one, I have to search through the collection. Is there a system for organizing the taps similar to a drill index which allows the

[MBZ] Alternate Uses for P/S Fluid?

r steering fluid. Are there any alternate uses for power steering fluid? Jerry Herrman 82 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] Water Heater Maintenance

I'd like to jump into the middle of this discussion with two questions and two comment. I too have heard that the difference between the two prices for a water heater is that the higher priced one comes with a longer warranty (here in San Diego six years vs. nine years last I checked). I've also

[MBZ] Can ultraviolet light penetrate glass.

I did not know where to get this question answered so I decided to submit it to the boys at The Mercedes Digest. Somebody there surely knows the answer. After all, it is an automotive question, right? After wearing my COVID face mask in the car, I leave it on the dashboard so the sun's rays

[MBZ] Parasitic Draw

t up. Does this provide some clue as to what the electricity stealing culprit might be? Minor issue - I did not know that pictures could be attached to these submissions. Is there a set of instructions to follow to submit a photo? Jerry Herrman 1982 240D __

[MBZ] Parasitic Draw

Is a parasitic draw test a procedure that can be applied to any car? Today I discovered that the 2005 Honda Odyssey, which had been parked unused for the last three weeks or so, has a totally dead one year old Bosch battery. It took a charge so I left it on the charger for a few hours. It works

[MBZ] Submitting Photos

Is there a procedure for including a photo with a submission? Is the procedure in writing somewhere? Jerry 1982 240 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Dielectric Grease

I need expert advice. I had a terrible time removing the spark plug (ignition) wires from the spark plugs on a 60's GM car. That was on the easy-to-get-to wires. The ones down and behind other items were even harder to get off, because of the awkward position of my hands. I could only use the

[MBZ] OT: Odyssey Sliding Door

This non-Mercedes inquiry is in the hopes that one of you mechanically minded enthusiasts may have encountered this problem and can throw some light on it. We have a 2005 Honda Odyssey pushing 100,000 miles. The side doors are operated electrically from a switch in the cabin or from a button on

[MBZ] OT Sanding Belts

Been using my electric belt sander recently on wood and finding that the belts ( 3" X 21") do not last more than a few minutes because they come apart at the seams, every one of them. I suspect it's because they are old - but why? Do they deteriorate with age? Do they have a shelf life? Anyone

[MBZ] O.T. - Interchange Manual

I spent a portion of this afternoon, including the game, to search online for a free data base/interchange manual. I learned that the Bible is the Hollander Interchange Manual. Beyond that I did not find anything useful. I prefer not to pay the price for an expensive manual. Here is the

[MBZ] Mercedes pictures - L.A.Auto Show

OMG - that's what my car (see below) looked like when it was new, before the previous owner put 120,000 miles on it and sold it to me. Exact same color. I want that car. I promise I won't get it dirty. Am I allowed to post the link? Here it is:

[MBZ] Liquid Penetrants

Thanks, guys, for the suggestions. It strikes me as ironic that the manufacturers back in the day produced high quality brass bib faucets and topped them off with a cheap quality handle made of pot metal. The salvage value of yellow brass is now about $2 per pound. Jerry 82 240D Salvage value

[MBZ] Liquid Penetrants

I have come to appreciate the benefits of applying penetrants such as Liquid Wrench prior to dismantling metal fasteners such as stuck bolts, etc. One exception - I have not found this to be helpful when used for removing the handles of ordinary garden faucets. Wondering what others of you

[MBZ] Top Engine Additive

Got an off-topic question to mine the collective wisdom of the more chemistry oriented among you. Digging through all the old boxes that are taking up needed space in the garage, I find that I have a few cans of an old (1963) crankcase additive called Therm-o-Lube , an unconditionally

[MBZ] 123's, as in Would you buy a new production 123?

This discussion reminds me of similar discussions of several generations ago carried out in the Letters To The Editor section of magazines such as Popular Mechanics and Popular Science; the car under discussion being the Ford Model A. One reader would praise it and reflect that, if offered, he

[MBZ] Cleaning leather work gloves

Watching the AMG tech assemble the V-8 engine was a delight. Hearing the shop background noises and sound of the machinery/tools enhanced the experience for me. Seeing that his gloves got oil on them, I got to wondering what I should do with my canvas/leather gloves when they get oil stained,

[MBZ] This is interesting

Slow day here. Terrific video. He made it look easy assembling that engine. I was wondering about his level of skill. Is he just an assembler? How long would it take to become proficient at that job? Does he need to be an auto mechanic to perform that job? For example, would he need to have

[MBZ] Why Not To Buy A Mercedes

I have not been reading the submissions recently, so forgive me if this topic has already been covered. Today I stumbled across a You Tube video entitled Why Not To Buy A Mercedes , by Scotty Kilmer. What were the reactions of followers of this forum? On another topic, I receive the submissions

[MBZ] ATF vs. Power Steering Fluid

It has become increasingly clear that I need an education on the proper use of power steering fluid. I have five vehicles, all different, and do recognize that the correct fluid to use is whatever is recommended in the owners manual. Not sure what the appropriate source for correct information

[MBZ] Cleaning a catalytic converter - lacquer thinner?

I just watched a YouTube video by Scotty Kilmer suggesting adding a gallon of lacquer thinner to half a tank of gas and some hard driving to clean the impurities from an inefficient catalytic converter. I would be concerned about damage to any rubber parts. What is Scotty's reputation among

[MBZ] R134a LEAK STOP

This is about a 240, not a Mercedes, but a 1991 Volvo 240 that was converted from R12 to r134a about six years ago. By early this summer, it no longer was cooling the air, presumably due to loss of refrigerant. I added one 12 oz. can which brought it back for about two months. I suspect I did

[MBZ] Battery Reconditioning

Have any of you tried the automotive storage battery re-conditioning procedures such as those on YouTube using aluminum sulfate or Epsom salt? I am skeptical. On the other hand, I do not want to pass up something that will pull a couple more years of life out of a $100 battery. If you tried it,

[MBZ] 123 Starter Motor Woes

My neighbor, retired military with too much time on his hands, has been pampering his '83 300CD with all sorts of non-urgent work (my judgment, not his). His latest project is to remove and replace his starter motor strictly for preventive reasons. This topic must have come up on this forum.

[MBZ] Homemade Trans fluid/acetone penetrant

By way of background, this past weekend I replaced a starting-to-bulge front brake hose on my 240 (Volvo, not Mercedes). I then decided to replace the other one, but in the process of trying to remove the old one, I stripped the edges of the braked line fitting that goes into the hose (rounded

[MBZ] Bloxygen

Anyone used a product called Bloxygen to displace air and oxygen from opened and partially used cans of such products as oil based paint, polyurethane, varnish, epoxys, fuel additives, etc.? Is it a significant advantage over, say, letting a film of oil paint skin over and removing it next time

[MBZ] Carburetor and parts cleaner.

I have a full gallon of gently used Mechanics Brand Carburetor and Parts cleaner that has been sitting on the garage shelf for several years. My attention was drawn to it today when I noticed the faint odor of that distinctive smell. Inspecting , I noticed a slight dampening around the lower

[MBZ] Tools - Sorting Allen (Hex) Wrenches

Slowly, I have been sorting out the fistfuls of drill bits in my machinists chests, and, with the help of the three drill gauges (letter, number, fraction), I can determine the correct sizes of the ones that are not stamped. Or to really waste lots of time, I have used a micrometer to measure

[MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 90, Issue 31

When I logged on this morning to read the new submissions, instead of being able to read Mercedes Digest, Vol 90, Issue 31, it read: Message cannot be found The contents of this message cannot be found. Windows Mail How do I request that this one be forwarded to me? Secondly does one

[MBZ] Spontaneous Combustion

As far back as early grade school (1950's), we were warned that if oily rags were left in a pile, they might burst into flames. We were instructed to put oily rags in a can with a lid, like a coffee can. For the remainder of my life, I never knew of such a phenomenon. I've had oil soaked

[MBZ] Bilstein Gas Pressure Shock Absorbers

Some years ago, I purchased a new set of Bilstein shocks for the 82 240D sedan - not sure if front or rear, but I believe the rear. Part number B46-0713-HO. When it was time to install them, I could not find where I left them even after a diligent search. So I purchased and installed KYB. (Do I

[MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can

Hey thanks, G Mann, for that suggestion. It sounds like it would do the trick and come in under budget. If you think you hear your ol' tractor goin', its probably just me trying your remedy. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database

[MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can

Dieselhead wrote: - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm Is this a count of the things you have restored, or things you plan to restore? For me, the original intent was to restore or repair things

[MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can

This post reminds me of a problem I have been stewing about. I have an old McLane (the actual brand is Montgomery-Ward) front-throw reel mower which has been sitting out in the back yard unused and in the weather because it became difficult to start last year. It looks like the one in this

Re: [MBZ] No Start, 240D

What does DAHIK mean, as in - - - and welding the screw driver to the chassis (DAHIK). Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 8201 (20130406) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

[MBZ] Behold the detailing God

Anybody know how much 27 hours of that detailing cost the owner? Jerry 82 240D 27 MINUTES of detailing, max __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 8178 (20130330) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

[MBZ] OT a little light reading on injection

In Hendrik's submission (Mercedes Digest, Vol 86, Issue 33, Message: 2), he attached a link to a report by Frank DeLuca entitled History of Fuel Injection. In the article he mentioned that Rudolph Diesel wanted to use leftover piles of coal dust as fuel. I asked about the origin and eventual

[MBZ] OT a little light reading on injection

In Frank DeLuca's History of Fuel Injection, he writes about . . . .mountainous piles of powdered coal which had been accumulating throughout the countryside. Do we know the origin of all that coal dust? What has since become of it? Did two world wars somehow make the accumulation go away?

[MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate (five cylinder 240D)

Well, Craig, thanks for clearing that up. I learn something new everyday. My goodness, what an undertaking. I figgered there was a reason no one else asked about this. It also answers the question of where do 300D's with manual transmissions come from - some of them anyway. Jerry 82 240D

Re: [MBZ] Inspecting for Rust and other questions for 85 123 Estate

As I read is a 1982 240D with a 5-cylinder, naturally-aspirated engine - - - I wonder if this is possible. I had understood that the 240 and 300 designations had some direct relationship with the cubic inch capacity of the engine (240 cc's for the four cylinder, and 300 cc's for the five

[MBZ] Wiper Blades

I just changed my worn out wiper blades. The new package recommends a change every six months. I had these on for at least five years. Anyway, the new ones were the Rain-X brand and included a little wipe that you apply to the windshield in a circular motion and then wipe off. When dry, you

[MBZ] OT - Wrought iron feet

I am writing to see if one of you might have faced this problem and solved it inexpensively. (My apologies in advance for using this forum as my personal handyman). We have a number of indoor and outdoor wrought iron furnture pieces that came with plastic feet. These feet are of two types -

[MBZ] The Star and the Laurel

I have this book subtitled The Centennial History of Daimler, Mercedes and Benz by Beverly Rae Kimes which is taking up space in the house along with a few thousand other things. With all the clutter, I need to move things out of the house and garage. Anyone familiar with this book? Is it

[MBZ] Trademark names that have become generic

At the dinner table my daughters and I, as they were growing up, occasionally used to amuse ourselves thinking of generic names that used to be trademarked. Jell-O (gelatin dessert), Scotch Tape (cellophane tape), Thermos (vacuum bottle), Band-Aid (adhesive bandage), and Chap-Stik (lip balm for

[MBZ] Engine Additives

I have a number of old cans of engine additives that I may never use. Does anybody know what is in these cans? They do not list ingredients, except to say petroleum distillates. If you swallow it, call a doctor, and do not induce vomiting. This one is called Therm-o-Lube ring and valve free

[MBZ] Bleeding Brakes

This submission is a question mainly directed at those individuals who do their own brake work and have had to deal with this issue. When replacing disc brake pads that are worn considerably, it is necessary to push back the wheel cylinder pistons to allow room for the new, thick pads. This

Re: [MBZ] anecdote, invisible - now JOKES

Wasn't sure what the intent was of this former submission, but in looking at the web site referenced in the submission, I found this item which I enjoyed. Which brings me to ask the question: Are jokes allowed in this forum? Do they have to be about cars, or about Mercedes cars? Are there any

[MBZ] OT: re-keying locks

I have a good quality new-in-box Schlage brand deadbolt, but the key is missing. I do not want to discard this item and wonder if there is something I can do (at minimal cost) to get a working key for it. The lock cylinder can be removed but the cost of a new cylinder is about the same as the

[MBZ] Anybody there? (physics question)

We were away for a week bringing older daughter back from college, so I missed most of the submissions. Did I understand someone with a PhD in physics weighed in on some topic? If so, could I ask a physics question? The last time I had a conversation with a physicist, I understood him to say

[MBZ] Telephone Poles

RLE wrote: Almost always. Highest voltage is at the top (single uninsulated conductor) feeding the transformers, next is transformer output serving the power drops to the subscribers. Next is telephone and TV is on the bottom. The poles (NOT telephone poles but utility poles) are owned by the

Re: [MBZ] Aussie dieselers 84mpg and AC BLOWS ICE COLD!

Autopia article stated: Among their tips: travel downhill--- Is this really possible? My experience with all of my cars throughout the years is that my style of driving had no effect on my overall mileage. NOTHING I did in my 50 years of driving gave me increased mileage, Including (in the

[MBZ] strange oil pool - with humor

On May 6, 2012, at 7:19 PM, Don Wills dieselb...@netins.net wrote: Yes, i am still alive. I recently noticed an oil stain, large enough to be transferred every drive to the toe of the left shoe, at the extreme left front of the 240D's floor mat. I changed the vacuum shutoff on the

[MBZ] Light reading

Does diesel exhaust produce carbon monoxide? Seems like it would, but something I learned a few years back (now forgotten) made me wonder. Jerry 82 240D others ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Craftsman Tools

A. With rumors that Sears will be going into bankruptcy, what will become of the opportunity to return broken hand tools to Sears for an even exchange? B. I had a Craftsman good quality offset screwdriver (slotted, not philips), just like this one on Ebay:

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering - Progress Report - and frustration

On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If I had won the mega-millions I'd have given you an absurd amount of money for your truck since I think old trucks are cool ;) Curt, I agree with you, they are cool and I understand much about how to keep them running.

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering - Progress Report - and frustration

An update for those of you who followed this saga from the beginning. I have scoured the Internet on this subject, which has answered some questions and led to numerous more questions. After I found out that I could turn the eccentric on the front of the camshaft sprocket by using a long wood

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering - Progress Report

Jerry Herrman originally wrote: : Anyone out there with experience as an engine mechanic involving an older Ford 390 engine, specifically the fuel pump? This is on a '72 F250 I'm gonna get ready to sell. Last week when it would not start, I disconnected the fuel line where it enters

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering

Thanks G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com for taking the time to consider this problem and respond. I believe I have eliminated a problem with the fuel source by hooking up, temporarily, an electric fuel pump to the carb. No problems noted there. Although both the old and new pumps work manually off the

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering

Comments on suggestions from the M-B list I (Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com) wrote: Also puzzling is that whatever is wrong happened between the time the engine was last shut down and yesterday. Seems unlikely to have something happen while it is just sitting there not running. Allan

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering

Thanks to MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com, : Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com , and Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com for your contributions to this discussion. I am taking the liberty of sending each of you a couple of pictures. I think they will show that the pump cannot be put on upside down. I may

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering

Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote In googling around on this, I found the following advice: One last thing, even if you are not using the mechanical fuel pump, install the fuel pump drive anyway. It will keep the cam bolt from loosening up. Also, the drive pin in the cam sprocket must be

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering

Anyone out there with experience as an engine mechanic involving an older Ford 390 engine, specifically the fuel pump? This is on a '72 F250 I'm gonna get ready to sell. Last week when it would not start, I disconnected the fuel line where it enters the carburetor and found that the

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering

To update: I wrote: Anyone out there with experience as an engine mechanic involving an older Ford 390 engine, specifically the fuel pump? This is on a '72 F250 I'm gonna get ready to sell. Last week when it would not start, I disconnected the fuel line where it enters the carburetor and

[MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering

HI, I want to thank all of you who responded to this dilemma.. I want to address some of the issues that were brought up. 1. Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: When installing a pump the arm must be tilted up whilst being inserted before being bolted down. I suppose that the chain

[MBZ] Hydrogen Peroxide

I debated whether or not to submit this question to the list, but decided to do so after reviewing the most recent topics. Here is my question, in hopes someone knowledgeable about chemistry and microbes can clear up this issue. Is hydrogen peroxide a suitable and effective disinfectant for the

[MBZ] DIY Tranny Rebuild

In Rick Knoble's submission, he provided a link to DRIVE TRAIN.COM which contains the following quote: If you have particles in the pan of the transmission you can be sure that the same contamination can be found in the cooling system at the bottom of the radiator. With your overhaul parts you

[MBZ] slooow

In defense of the 240 D, I'll throw in my two cents. To get on the 805 southbound from our house, I have to round a curve going uphill from a city street, so there is little opportunity to pick up speed - even less so when the light at the end of the metering ramp makes you stop just before

[MBZ] Turco T-5125

In the never ending quest to reduce the amount of non useful stuff from our household, I am selecting items to give away or dispose of. Being a bit of a packrat, I like to identify things to make a decision. This item has me stumped. I contacted the manufacturer, Purex, and was told there is

[MBZ] Timing Belt change

Have any of you changed a timing belt on a Honda Odyssey, 2005 or later? Is it manageable for a DIYer? I heard getting the harmonic damper pulley off is a bear. My only experience with this was a 1990 Volvo 240, which I was told is about the simplest timing belt change there is. (Well at least

[MBZ] Tools

There are several questions I have wondered about for years. Emboldened by a glass of holiday egg nog fortified with a bump of brandy, I now ask: 1. What is that 19/32 inch wrench for? I've never had a need for it. 2. What (if any) is the difference between a Philips screw/screwdriver and a Reed

[MBZ] Water Heater

I'm guessing this topic has been discussed on this forum. Seeing a moist area beneath the 20+ year old gas hot water heater, I know that it is time for replacement real soon. Home Depot sells a 50 gallon GE with a 6 year warranty for $430. Way up from when I last looked at water heaters. Or

[MBZ] Carburetor Trouble

To set the record straight, with 75,000 miles on the odometer, this is a 1972 Ford F250 Camper Special with dual gas tanks, dual batteries, the nearly bullet-proof C6 automatic transmission, and rear overload springs that make it suitable for inducing labor for anyone past her due date. Doesn't

[MBZ] Carburetor Trouble

RE: Autolite 2100 Carburetor - 72 Ford F250 I have now isolated my immediate problem to a plastic part of the choke mechanism which has broken off and allows the choke to fall into whatever unregulated position it feels like. So my question now is: anyone know where I can get a replacement for

[MBZ] Carburetor Trouble

Thanks to Michael Canfield and Mitch Haley for the suggestion of a manually operated choke cable. Actually, some years ago that was the set up, but to pass the smog inspection one year, I was required to install, or more correctly, restore the original automatic choke assembly to its original

[MBZ] Carburetor Trouble

Thanks, Dan for the reference to Autolite. I'll check that. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6756 (20111230) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

[MBZ] Carburetor trouble

Anyone know of a simple-to-follow, easy to obtain, page(s) of instructions on dealing with my other Mercedes, a 72 Ford F250 360/390 cdi two barrel carb? By way of background (in case one or more of you has experience in this, or enjoys hearing about another's misery), this rarely used camper

[MBZ] Carburetor Trouble

Hi Guys, Thanks for the feedback. I'll address the issues raised by the three who responded. Rick Knoble - Not sure if you were directing me to a specific video. The You Tube reference you gave did not bring me to one about a carburetor. Could you give me that link again, or perhaps the title

[MBZ] Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas worldwide to all the followers of this list! Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6742 (20111225) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

[MBZ] Are 2002 or 2005 tires too old?

Help me understand why a never-used tire has a shorter shelf life than one in active service. Tire makers in Britain have just issued a warning to consumers. Replace tires that are more than ten years old, even if the tread's not worn. And for a tire that hasn't been used, like a spare,

[MBZ] CL idiot of the day

I thought the singular was bacterium and the plural was bacteria. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6686 (20111205) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

[MBZ] Longest running thread?

Anybody know the length and title of the longest lasting thread on this forum? Maybe one of you old-timers? Does global waming come close? Of course, this brings up all sorts of ancillary issues, such as how does one define longest lasting. If a thread ends, and someone picks it up a few days,

[MBZ] Cleaning windows

My problem with cleaning windows has not been the outside, which you can experiment on with plenty of room, but with the inside, which is concave and at an angle that does not lend itself well to a squeegee. Then the hard part - that lower area where you have difficulty maneuvering because

[MBZ] OT - radio reception

I have been frustrated over the years by trying to use radios to listen to a station while working around the house. For example, recently while working in the attic, I turned on a portable radio (FM) and could not get the station properly tuned in unless I held it in a particular position. As

[MBZ] mixing diesel and gasoline

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Got a question. I am presuming that Jim's comment Rest assured that your older MB engines will survive the experience, though they won't be happy about it. Those inline Bosch pumps are quite hardy refers to mixing gas with diesel in a diesel engine. Forgive me if I

Re: [MBZ] Today's W123 puzzler

Reminds me of the days when we would sit on the fender, hood open on one side (on late 30's Chrysler products, the hood opened on each side toward the middle) and peer into the engine compartment looking for the cause of a hard-to-identify noise or symptom, as the driver drove slowly down the

[MBZ] Ebay fees

I have been intending for some time to list a few items on Ebay. Never seem to have the time to get organized, study how to do it, etc. Today I receive an email from Ebay claiming I can list up to 50 items per month free. However, in the fine print, maybe its not free. Here's what the fine

[MBZ] Brake Bleeder Questions

Grant, I am intrigued by your reverse method of brake bleeding. Got a couple of questions. Item #2. a. Not sure exactly how you recommend the squeeze bulb be attached to the nipple in such a way as to evacuate the old fluid. b. If one end of the exit hose is in the receiver

[MBZ] Brake Bleeder Question

Grant, Thanks for the clarification. I was a bit confused, thinking of a squeeze bulb as one of those things we used to check the electrolyte in the battery, sorta like a turkey baster. Now I realize you mean the kind that is used to transfer fluidsfrom one end to the other. Jerry 82 240D

[MBZ] Compression Tester for Small Engines (Harbor Freight)

Each of my lawnmowers and edgers has become increasingly hard to start, followed by poor running. Using You Tube tutorials, I have been studying how to clean the various carburetors. I decided that at $19, I could afford to purchase a HF compression tester to rule out poor compression, and to

[MBZ] Brake Bleeder

Now, I will start out by acknowledging that this question is premature in that I have done no research or checking before asking this question. Is there a one-size-fits-all brake bleeder? I have various cars spannning the last 50 years, and each seems to have a different master cylinder (M/C)

[MBZ] Power Steering Fluid

It appears I throw nothing away. Which is why I have run out of room in the garage. Gotta get rid of some things. Let's start with PS fluid. I have about a dozen bottles, various brands. Never used even one. (Please don't ask why I acquired them).They are the one size fits all type, claiming

[MBZ] conversion of diesel-fueled engines to natural gas.

Is it too early to ask the collective opinion of this apparently new technology that is available to retrofit current diesel engines from dinosaur-diesel fuel to clean burning natural gas? Not sure of the name of the company, but I hear that Caterpillar and Cummins will be using this technoogy.

[MBZ] 20 more years for your M-B

Now here's a way to extend the life of your 82 240D if the engine is getting a little tired. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=310324953930ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:MOTORS:1123 Jerry 82 240D very tired too far from Baltiome __ Information from ESET Smart

[MBZ] Think you're hot?

Max wrote : I have experienced 153 degrees, but that was not on this continent. THATwas hot. I believe the world record was 136 degrees in Libya , maybe 1913. Probably was a dry heat. Jerry 82 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] OT: Hanging Doors

I am looking for advice or a good tutorial on how to replace existing doors in the house. I plan to replace all 10 of the interior doors, and I will need a template for the router to cut for the hinges and the lock set recess on the opposite edge of the door. I already have all I need for

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