[MBZ] Speedometer Cable

2013-04-03 Thread Jon Agne
Replacing mine today. Any tips before I get started? Jon '85 300d 108k ___ 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 options go to:

Re: [MBZ] To Bergsma or not to Bergsma aqava1en

2013-04-01 Thread Jon Agne
I've been using old USN nomex flight suits. They work pretty good, but they seem to have shrunk a lot in the past 25 years On Mar 31, 2013, at 11:03 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I know there are red and green. I'll have to check to see what other colors are in the boxes. I will try to post

Re: [MBZ] Test

2013-03-29 Thread Jon Agne
Love those 182'sit was my 2nd favorite Cessna after the T210. The only thing to watch out for on those big Cessna singles was how heavy the nose got if you chopped power in the flare. Jon On Mar 28, 2013, at 10:50 PM, OK Don wrote: It's Spring - nice weather, spending too much time

Re: [MBZ] Test

2013-03-29 Thread Jon Agne
Could be, but I never really noticed it in the 152/172's. On Mar 29, 2013, at 9:14 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Jon Agne wrote: Love those 182'sit was my 2nd favorite Cessna after the T210. The only thing to watch out for on those big Cessna singles was how heavy the nose got if you

Re: [MBZ] Test

2013-03-29 Thread Jon Agne
. On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 8:18 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Could be, but I never really noticed it in the 152/172's. On Mar 29, 2013, at 9:14 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Jon Agne wrote: Love those 182'sit was my 2nd favorite Cessna after the T210. The only thing to watch out

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-26 Thread Jon Agne
I'm here, just troubleshooting cruise control this morning. Replaced amp yesterday, but now, while working, it seems super sensitive while maintaining speed. I did notice that the firewall grommet for the speedo cable is brokenhmmm. Jon '85 300D On Mar 26, 2013, at 9:26 AM, WILTON

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-26 Thread Jon Agne
Lubricated in Fall, and rechecked them yesterday. They all seem good. On Mar 26, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: are all the linkage rods lubricated with ATF On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 7:56 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I'm here, just troubleshooting cruise control

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Cruise Cornhole ude8e8ap

2013-03-20 Thread Jon Agne
Go here: https://sites.google.com/site/mbcruisecontrolrepair/home Jon On Mar 20, 2013, at 11:05 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: I tried the cruise on my 240D for the first time yesterday... No matter where I try to set it, it ends up at 57 mph. Vacuum, or servomotor design? It's probably a circuit

Re: [MBZ] Power Steering/Steering Gearbox Question

2013-03-14 Thread Jon Agne
Stoddard Solvent is dry cleaning fluid. Works wonders at cleaning virtually everything. I remember procuring a gallon of it when I was going through AOCS in Pensacola for the class. We kept it in the mop closet (away from prying eyes). At the dreaded rifle inspection the DI could not find

Re: [MBZ] Only in Portland...

2013-03-12 Thread Jon Agne
I remember looking at one of these to buy new in the late '70s after my '67 Beetle died. It was a POS, and I ended up buying a used '73 Super Beetle. That Super B was a great car! On Mar 12, 2013, at 8:26 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: ...would you find something like this:

Re: [MBZ] Trent - Q, Jr.

2013-03-11 Thread Jon Agne
I am also ready to order some parts. I'll be doing flex disc, rotors and calipers in a week or so. Jon On Mar 11, 2013, at 9:28 AM, WILTON wrote: 'Just spoke to Trent to welcome him aboard. 'Says he's very familiar with Mercedes and other European cars, especially Porsche. 'Was in the

Re: [MBZ] In mourning

2013-03-07 Thread Jon Agne
YES!!! Avoid MTC. I learned my lesson after 3 MTC monovalve failures in 2 months, and an MTC aux pump that leaked most of my coolant in downtown Chicago! In the case of the aux pump, the screws that held the pump case to the motor kept loosening resulting in an engine compartment coated with

[MBZ] Sears Midnight Madness

2013-02-24 Thread Jon Agne
Just passing along.looks interesting. http://www.sears.com/tools/v-102?adcell=B1_toolsadCell=WY ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] 300d Diesel Mercedes grease ready Zombie Apocalypse Survival Rig

2013-02-23 Thread Jon Agne
I especially like payment in GOLD or BACON! On Feb 22, 2013, at 11:55 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: This is pretty funny. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/3622067514.html Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] HF jackstands [and Floor Jack Reply]

2013-02-16 Thread Jon Agne
Wow, that's a good price! Quality looks OK as well, but it's hard to tell from a photo. Hein-Warner are $60 each. I have followed the consensus here, and shied away from any Craftsman floor jack. I went over and looked at them, and they dod not seem to have any of the quality of the jacks

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-15 Thread Jon Agne
Details please! Would love to know specifics about your setup. Jon On Feb 15, 2013, at 3:55 PM, G Mann wrote: Twice now, I've been stopped for speed with my GPS stuck to the winshield. When the officer did his little discussion I just pointed to the GPS and stated... According to my GPS

Re: [MBZ] Sick Garmin Nüvi 750

2013-02-15 Thread Jon Agne
There is a way to reseti'll see if i can find the procedure... On Feb 15, 2013, at 6:46 PM, Craig wrote: During our trip, I had programmed our Garmin GPS receiver with the location of my uncle's house. We were on the way there when the receiver locked up. I found that if I restarted it,

Re: [MBZ] Sick Garmin Nüvi 750

2013-02-15 Thread Jon Agne
Perfect. Glad you were able to get it done. Jon On Feb 15, 2013, at 8:42 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:53:18 -0500 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: There is a way to reseti'll see if i can find the procedure... Thanks, Jon, for the hint. I searched for reset Garmin Nuvi

[MBZ] Jack - Good Deal?

2013-02-14 Thread Jon Agne
Is this a good deal? http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6 Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around. Jon (Looking for easier way to climb under the car)

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-14 Thread Jon Agne
On Feb 14, 2013, at 7:54 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I got pulled over this afternoon on the Maine Turnpike. Trooper claimed that I was doing 78mph. I don't agree but my speedo doesn't work. When I'm doing 78 mph, I: 1) realize that I'm speeding. 2) am intentionally trying to push my

Re: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!

2013-02-14 Thread Jon Agne
Sorry...deleted all of 1st post accidentally just before hitting send. In Maine, unfortunately, you will pay no matter what. If you want to keep it off of your record, you need to hire an atty. Sorry. BTW, New Hampshire is worse. Jon On Feb 14, 2013, at 7:54 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-10 Thread Jon Agne
: Well my back hurts like hell now! I think I have to get one of those. Are the old ones better? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 9, 2013, at 8:37 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: 1969 Ariensbest investment I made in 1985! On Feb 9, 2013, at 7:54 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote

Re: [MBZ] Ok don

2013-02-10 Thread Jon Agne
Did I hear Cessna??? On Feb 10, 2013, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Is your Cessna air worthy? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - Cessnas was Ok don

2013-02-10 Thread Jon Agne
relations experience and an excellent example of Danish mechanics' innovative spirit and desire to excel. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 6:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ok don

Re: [MBZ] BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-09 Thread Jon Agne
Dimitri, Quite the storm up here! It has finally stopped snowing, and my plow guy just cleared the drive. At 5am you could not see across the street. The average depth was just over the top of my trusty 1969 Ariens Snow-Throw so it was slow going getting walks clear as well as Skip's

Re: [MBZ] BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-09 Thread Jon Agne
1969 Ariensbest investment I made in 1985! On Feb 9, 2013, at 7:54 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Jon, thanks for that! If you can't get to it don't worry about it! I spent the whole day here shoveling. No fun! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 9, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Jon Agne jonag

Re: [MBZ] BLIZZARD!!!! AHHH!!

2013-02-08 Thread Jon Agne
Well said. I LOVE my Harmony's. Jon On Feb 8, 2013, at 11:17 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Maybe the snow tires really make a difference. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD Good tires are cheap insurance. Good tires are the first insurance policy you should buy (and renew) Good

Re: [MBZ] Should all light planes have parachutes? na0etavu

2013-02-07 Thread Jon Agne
On Feb 7, 2013, at 7:27 AM, Jon Agne wrote: I wonder what happened in the 8 cases the deployment was not successful At NAS Whiting, three things were always drilled into us: 1. Fuel check 2. Oxygen check 3. Emergency landing site (just in case) Jon On Feb 6

Re: [MBZ] nice article BUT

2013-02-07 Thread Jon Agne
I'll have to try the purple power stuff. I went last week, and as soon as the underspray hit the alternator (only very front of car in the wash), the electrical stuff went nuts until it dried. I have the new voltage regulator, but need to motivate myself to get under the car when it's d*

Re: [MBZ] Tire Opinions

2013-02-05 Thread Jon Agne
Had me going on that one! On Feb 5, 2013, at 4:24 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Don't believe anything from the mainstream media, talk radio is the only reliable source! ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: What

[MBZ] 123 Manual

2013-01-31 Thread Jon Agne
Dimitri, Is the roof still on your housemine is. Gotta love those 50-60mph gusts! BTW, may I borrow your manual if you are not using it? Jon On Jan 31, 2013, at 12:48 AM, Scott Ritchey wrote: The main function of money in politics is to buy communications. But in addition to paid

[MBZ] ARGH! Now I busted Hood Release Handle...

2013-01-28 Thread Jon Agne
Double Rats! Clumsy me broke off the hood release handle last night. The cable had broken at the handle earlier in the week, and I've been using vice grips to open the hood. At first I was taking them on and off as necessary, but then got lazy and left them attached. The handle had been

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-24 Thread Jon Agne
Philip, Thanks for the flexing ideaI was trying to take the other side out first. I took a photo of the hood release mechanism. I'll see if I can figure out how to post. Jon On Jan 23, 2013, at 4:19 PM, Fmiser wrote: Jon Agne wrote: I went to plug in the block heater last night

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-24 Thread Jon Agne
Dimitri. My thermometer is reading -4F. Hope your block heater works! Jon On Jan 23, 2013, at 9:26 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: My 240D started in 2 degree weather this am up in Maine! That's the coldest I've ever tried to start a diesel. Tomorrow am will be colder so I'll plug

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Jon Agne
Dimitri, I saw you were started and gone before me. I went to plug in the block heater last night, and the hood release would not move. This morning, I went through two glow cycles and she started, but you could tell she was not liking it! After letting her warm up for about 30 minutes, the

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Jon Agne
At 2pm, it was 4F.Br! ___ 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 options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Voltage

2013-01-17 Thread Jon Agne
Actually started thinking of a new battery as well. It was in the car when I bought it. On Jan 16, 2013, at 9:54 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Hmmm. Is this the voltage regulator perhaps wearing? I cannot believe the fogs draw that muchit never did that before. Your battery is not

Re: [MBZ] Voltage

2013-01-17 Thread Jon Agne
I'll make sure it stays in the garage the next time you are in town! On Jan 16, 2013, at 11:20 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Seems like your car caught what my car had:) Sent from my iPhone On Jan 16, 2013, at 5:53 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Yes. After it stops snowing

[MBZ] Voltage

2013-01-16 Thread Jon Agne
Something strange happened on the way to the forum today..actually my doctor appointment this morning Being in Maine it was still dark, and snowy, and foggy, etc., etc. So I had the lights, wipers, and rear defog on. Blower was on a medium speed. When I turned on the fog lights at a

Re: [MBZ] Voltage

2013-01-16 Thread Jon Agne
Well, I do need new belts. I've just been putting that job off. On Jan 16, 2013, at 5:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Slipping alternator belt?? On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 5:02 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Something strange happened on the way to the forum today..actually my

Re: [MBZ] Voltage

2013-01-16 Thread Jon Agne
alternator/battery is unable to carry the load, but the battery alone should have kept everything running. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Something strange happened on the way to the forum today..actually my doctor

Re: [MBZ] Voltage

2013-01-16 Thread Jon Agne
Yes. After it stops snowing. On Jan 16, 2013, at 5:40 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Sounds like you could easily duplicate the conditions, measure voltage at the battery and see what's going on. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote

Re: [MBZ] Voltage

2013-01-16 Thread Jon Agne
Can I have whatever it is you are taking! :-) On Jan 16, 2013, at 8:29 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Sounds like its terminal, I'll give you $500 for it... ;) -Curt Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:28:00 -0500 From: Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Fateful B-52 flight revealed plane's deadly weakness

2013-01-15 Thread Jon Agne
Not usually in Maine. On Jan 15, 2013, at 7:49 PM, WILTON wrote: Only as a last resort. When thumbing through it looking at the pretty pictures, one couldn't help but see the occasional WARNING: AT LOW ALTITUDE BE WARE OF POSSIBLE EXCESSIVE MOUNTAIN WAVE TURBULENCE ON DOWNWIND SIDE OF

Re: [MBZ] The Dangerous list poster

2013-01-14 Thread Jon Agne
a Space-A hop. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Orion Iceland - 6 months Rota - 6 months Lajes - 6 months Scotland Oslo Crete and assorted other places of luxury. (Rota was my favorite) On Jan 13, 2013, at 9:35

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-14 Thread Jon Agne
AGREE!!! On Jan 14, 2013, at 7:08 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: I'm sorry, but I don't think this belongs on this list. Jaime On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.netwrote: Ruger has a nice service on their site:

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-14 Thread Jon Agne
On Jan 14, 2013, at 7:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If you think more gun control is going to fix anything you probably need to be out of here. I have a loaded gun in every room of my house, in every car, carry at least one loaded gun with me at all times. I also have thousands of

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-14 Thread Jon Agne
FWIWI believe I believe in the 1st and 2nd, as well as all of the others. I also own several weapons of various calibre, and have no desire to confiscate anyone else's firearms. Best, Jon On Jan 14, 2013, at 8:40 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: Jaime, John and Jon: And any others who

Re: [MBZ] OT: RKBA

2013-01-14 Thread Jon Agne
Greg, BTW, you are right...it was labeled OT. Mea Culpa. I have friends in Newtown, and I jumped the gun...so to speak. Jon On Jan 14, 2013, at 9:28 PM, Jon Agne wrote: FWIWI believe I believe in the 1st and 2nd, as well as all of the others. I also own several weapons of various

Re: [MBZ] The Dangerous list poster

2013-01-13 Thread Jon Agne
The key words are below... Jon US Naval Aviator 1983-1991 Delta Air Lines 1991-present '85 300D - 102k '68 250S '69 280SE - parts On Jan 13, 2013, at 5:19 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: AND TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE, ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] The Dangerous list poster

2013-01-13 Thread Jon Agne
No. On Jan 13, 2013, at 6:27 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Cool, did you fly Tomcats? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: The key words are below... Jon US Naval Aviator 1983-1991 Delta Air Lines 1991-present '85 300D

Re: [MBZ] The Dangerous list poster

2013-01-13 Thread Jon Agne
closes the deal. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jan 13, 2013, at 5:53 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: The key words are below... Jon US Naval Aviator 1983-1991 Delta Air Lines 1991-present '85 300D - 102k '68 250S '69 280SE - parts On Jan 13, 2013, at 5:19 PM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] The Dangerous list poster

2013-01-13 Thread Jon Agne
Orion Iceland - 6 months Rota - 6 months Lajes - 6 months Scotland Oslo Crete and assorted other places of luxury. (Rota was my favorite) On Jan 13, 2013, at 9:35 PM, Max Dillon wrote: War Hoover? Orion? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Jon Agne

Re: [MBZ] W210 and rust

2013-01-07 Thread Jon Agne
Burr under saddle blanketor is it rust on the perch??? On Jan 7, 2013, at 7:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Why so rude? This isn't BANNED, is it? You really should lighten up a bit on the normal list. On Sun, Jan 6, 2013 at 11:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: ...Thats pretty

[MBZ] OEM Monovalve MTC Aux Pump Heads Up

2013-01-07 Thread Jon Agne
the pump. I'll try and get the screwdriver on it again to re-tighten. BTW, this is not a complaint. I am merely posting as a lessons learned for anybody else with a new MTC aux pump. Jon '85 300D 102k On Nov 28, 2012, at 8:29 PM, Jon Agne wrote: Tks, JaimeIt's what I thought, but needed

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-04 Thread Jon Agne
- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jon Agne Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2013 6:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades OK.hook set, how $$$? On Jan 3, 2013, at 4:36 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: There are still 15

Re: [MBZ] Should have known better- alternator woes.

2013-01-04 Thread Jon Agne
Friday afternoon sucks for ordering parts you need NOW. Try the dealer. Although I must say that Q had parts to me on Saturday morning, but I ordered them by 3pm on Friday. Good luck, Jon On Jan 4, 2013, at 5:27 PM, OK Don wrote: NAPA? If not, call Q. On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 4:24 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Charging issue!

2013-01-04 Thread Jon Agne
Glad you made it. Thanks again for getting me the old Star. Good move on keeping GF warm. Jon On Jan 4, 2013, at 7:01 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Well the voltage readings no longer fluctuate. Not sure what was going on. Now it just doesn't charge period. Drove it back from ME to MA

Re: [MBZ] Charging issue!

2013-01-04 Thread Jon Agne
over the past couple days. Funny how quickly her mood improved once the stupid island was in the car:) Sent from my iPhone On Jan 4, 2013, at 7:49 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Glad you made it. Thanks again for getting me the old Star. Good move on keeping GF warm. Jon

[MBZ] Was: The Star back issue Now: '68 250S

2013-01-03 Thread Jon Agne
to you if you're in Texas. I can probably also photograph and email to you. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I am looking for a May/June 2001...specifically the article about the Zenith 35/40 carbs. A photocopy would be great or I'll

Re: [MBZ] 14 Tires (tahrs)?

2013-01-03 Thread Jon Agne
Defender is the replacement for the Harmony. I replaced the Pirelli's on my 123 with Harmony's, and I LOVE them. On Jan 3, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: Discount Tires has Michelin Destiny and Kumho Solus in 14 inch. These are not adequate for your application? They work fine for

Re: [MBZ] R107 wheel upgrades

2013-01-03 Thread Jon Agne
OK.hook set, how $$$? On Jan 3, 2013, at 4:36 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: There are still 15 bundts too. But very expensive. Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From:

[MBZ] The Star back issue

2013-01-02 Thread Jon Agne
I am looking for a May/June 2001...specifically the article about the Zenith 35/40 carbs. A photocopy would be great or I'll pay postage back and forth. Thanks, Jon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Block Heater Question

2013-01-02 Thread Jon Agne
Does it hurt to keep the block heater plugged in for a week while not running the car? ___ 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] The Star back issue

2013-01-02 Thread Jon Agne
and mail to you if you're in Texas. I can probably also photograph and email to you. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 2, 2013, at 2:05 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I am looking for a May/June 2001...specifically the article about the Zenith 35/40 carbs. A photocopy would be great

Re: [MBZ] nice 240d?

2012-12-23 Thread Jon Agne
Love the color! On Dec 23, 2012, at 7:47 PM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote: In Savannah looks pretty good http://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/3435451891.html no connection, but i'm down here if someone has to have it thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins

Re: [MBZ] Somebody Needs This

2012-12-08 Thread Jon Agne
I would let my '68 250S go for considerably less than thatnow if I can just get it running :-/ i do notice that he has an automatic with floor shifter. I wonder how easy it would be to swap the transmission out of my '69 280SEL into the 250S? Jon On Dec 7, 2012, at 11:10 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Wagon with third row seats

2012-12-05 Thread Jon Agne
I grew up with a '72 Olds 88 455. It would 10-12 around town and 14 on the highway. I later bought a '73 88 with a 350 2-bbl carb. I got a constant 11mpg no matter what. They took regular gas. Jon On Dec 5, 2012, at 3:21 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 05/12/2012 1:21 PM, Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] Wagon with third row seats

2012-12-05 Thread Jon Agne
On 05/12/2012 2:34 PM, Jon Agne wrote: I grew up with a '72 Olds 88 455. It would 10-12 around town and 14 on the highway. I later bought a '73 88 with a 350 2-bbl carb. I got a constant 11mpg no matter what. They took regular gas. Jon On Dec 5, 2012, at 3:21 PM, Randy Bennell

Re: [MBZ] Wagon with third row seats

2012-12-05 Thread Jon Agne
5, 2012 3:37 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: 14 on the highway maybe but you are not going to convince me that it did 10-12 in town. Randy On 05/12/2012 2:34 PM, Jon Agne wrote: I grew up with a '72 Olds 88 455. It would 10-12 around town and 14 on the highway. I

Re: [MBZ] Wagon with third row seats

2012-12-05 Thread Jon Agne
Exactly! On Dec 5, 2012, at 6:19 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Randy Bennell wrote: PS - my brother in law has a '72 Ventura with a 455. No idea what the mileage is because he refuses to check it. My brother's Olds 98 had a 455 4bbl. Acceleration was quite impressive for something that

Re: [MBZ] W114/115 wheels wanted

2012-12-05 Thread Jon Agne
I have the vred's on my '67 beetle (165R15).you can't go wrong with that tire. Jon On Dec 5, 2012, at 7:10 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Yep... looks like a china blue 280C followed me home. It has bundts on it and I'd rather see it with hubcaps. (And some nice 175HR14 Vredestein

Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles (Vacuum Issue)

2012-11-29 Thread Jon Agne
It turned out to be the unlock of the left rear door. Golf tee for now as it's getting dark and cold outside! Everything works now (except the left rear lock)! On Nov 27, 2012, at 10:38 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: I'd guess you have a ruptured diaphragm in the lock system on the passenger

Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles

2012-11-28 Thread Jon Agne
, at 10:28 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Nov 27, 2012, at 9:19 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: maybe it's time to drop the $135 for an OEM??? You get what you pay for, etc. Glad you had a good trip otherwise. Rick Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles (Monovalve)

2012-11-28 Thread Jon Agne
on line.. Jon '85 300D On Nov 28, 2012, at 12:33 PM, Jon Agne wrote: Hey Rusty, Thanks for the response. I will attempt to get out in the garage today and pull the monovalve just to confirm my suspicions. I'll be in touch via private e-mail, and be advised that my problem

Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles (Monovalve)

2012-11-28 Thread Jon Agne
failed. When there is coolant inside the magnet can not move freely as expected. If the rubber still looks good, then perhaps it is just inferior to a Bosch one. Jaime On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 1:39 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: OK, pulled monovalve out to inspect and could

[MBZ] 2883 miles

2012-11-27 Thread Jon Agne
WOW, What a trip! 1. Our first leg was to Ohio for a family reunion, and thence to Chicago for outlaw Thanksgiving (flew to Seattle and back). Halfway to Ohio the new monovalve developed a tiny tear causing no heat at cruise rpms. I also realized the Aux pump had failed, so we had multiple

Re: [MBZ] Anyone headed beantown to Chi/ORD?

2012-11-21 Thread Jon Agne
Seattle.. On Nov 21, 2012, at 8:23 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Jon wrote: Ouch...Just drove from Maine to Ohio, and then to Chicago this past week.. Gonna have time to put face to names at the hot dog place? Or are you already back east? mao in Elgin

Re: [MBZ] Anyone headed beantown to Chi/ORD?

2012-11-20 Thread Jon Agne
Ouch...Just drove from Maine to Ohio, and then to Chicago this past week.. I may be headed from Maine to Ohio again the first week in January. Let me know. Jon On Nov 20, 2012, at 11:53 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I lost my head. Rumor has it that an Irishman in Boston has it. Actually,

Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs

2012-11-16 Thread Jon Agne
OKI'm salivating in Ohio! On Nov 16, 2012, at 1:09 AM, Benz Hogs wrote: Amen to watching them cut the Russet potatoes into fries, then frying them fresh for me to devour. Oooo la la. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (158,xxx mi) On 11/15/2012 6:41 PM, Mountain

Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation

2012-11-13 Thread Jon Agne
Made it to NYC today after a late start. May have to check the monovalve whenI get to Ohioit worked perfectly for a day and half after install, and now it's back to almost no heat at cruise. Argh! Yes, still employed. Based at ORD when 1st hirednow based JFKbefore that: Naval

Re: [MBZ] The Laffer curve

2012-11-12 Thread Jon Agne
Yes, we all think that.until the time comes when you REALLY need a lawyer. On Nov 12, 2012, at 12:30 AM, OK Don wrote: If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question

Re: [MBZ] 123 still looking good!

2012-11-12 Thread Jon Agne
I was at a stop light in Queens, NY last week when I was startled by a horn toot to my right. The driver's window was coming down on a new BMW 7 series. Inside, an elderly gentleman with a grey fedora motioned for me to put down my window, and when I did, he said, You've got a really nice car

Re: [MBZ] The Laffer curve

2012-11-12 Thread Jon Agne
Right on!!! I've only had to hire a lawyer 3 times, and each time, they have been worth every penny. On Nov 12, 2012, at 9:26 AM, OK Don wrote: Yes, MY lawyer is good, YOUR lawyer is the root of all evil. On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 5:58 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Yes, we all

[MBZ] Trip Preparation

2012-11-12 Thread Jon Agne
Prepared yesterday for a 3000 mile trip to Ohio, Chicago, and return. 1. Oil/filter change, 2. Replaced leaky primer pump, 3. Found failing fuel line from pre-filter to fuel pump: replaced, 4. Installed new Governor Idle Adjust Pin, 5. Cleaned banjo bolt to ALDA and replaced missing washers,

Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation

2012-11-12 Thread Jon Agne
Gene Jude's..I think I may have been there maybe 3 or 4 lifetimes agowhen I was 1st hired as an airline pilot. I'll be primarily downtown, Evanston (alma mater), and far north (Waukegan/Libertyville/Gurnee), and this would primarily be toward the end of the monthso we'll have to

Re: [MBZ] Shysters WAS:The Laffer curve

2012-11-12 Thread Jon Agne
HaHaHa!!! On Nov 12, 2012, at 8:39 PM, Dieselhead wrote: On Nov 12, 2012, at 12:30 AM, OK Don wrote: If the present Congress errs in too much talking, how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything,

Re: [MBZ] The Laffer curve

2012-11-11 Thread Jon Agne
The Laffer Curve is a brilliant economic theory which makes total sense. Unfortunately, I have never seen anyone who can definitely put empirical data on it, or scale the axes with any certainty. I do not understand anyone can completely blame the federal debt on Democrats. Under Reagan,

Re: [MBZ] The Laffer curve

2012-11-11 Thread Jon Agne
:46 -0500 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I do not understand anyone can completely blame the federal debt on Democrats. Under Reagan, the FD rose from approximately $900 billion to approximately $2.8 trillion...that's about 211%. And I liked Reagan and voted for him twice, but lets keep our

Re: [MBZ] 240D on Chasing Classic Cars

2012-11-08 Thread Jon Agne
Those shows are completely scripted. On Storage Wars for instance, everything, yes everything is placed in the storage unit ahead of time. Neighbors son works in LA as a PA for some of these shows. On Nov 7, 2012, at 3:28 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: This reminds me of the pawn shop in Las Vegas

Re: [MBZ] 240D tow hitch or wagon?

2012-11-06 Thread Jon Agne
Even if it doesn't have a wiring harness, they are easy to do. On Nov 6, 2012, at 12:14 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Yes Manfred, that would be good. I'm interested in the euro style with the j style hook. I'm not sure about the harness but that should probably come with it? Seems like

Re: [MBZ] 240D tow hitch or wagon?

2012-11-05 Thread Jon Agne
If you want it to look 'right', then get a german hitch. On Nov 5, 2012, at 11:39 AM, Dieselhead wrote: Hi Dimitri, As everyone says, your 240 will not have any problem hauling around a light, I say again, light trailer. When I was looking for trailer hitches for my daughter's Volvo

Re: [MBZ] Sandy

2012-11-04 Thread Jon Agne
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Re: [MBZ] Part numbers

2012-11-01 Thread Jon Agne
Yes.and that is why you have my order. You get it. On Nov 1, 2012, at 6:29 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: Is this good for me or bad for me? Remember, I do not make parts, I sell them. I can get any GENUINE MERCEDES part to you for less than ANYONE else in the US. ANYONE. Make a

[MBZ] Monovalve Issues (I think)

2012-10-31 Thread Jon Agne
Lately I've been having an issue about getting heat while the car is at any sort of speed. The heat works perfect at idle in the driveway, but when I increase the rpm's to anything over 1800, the heat gradually fades away to cool air. Sometimes the heat will return when at idlesometimes

Re: [MBZ] Bio-Diesel

2012-10-30 Thread Jon Agne
I may try the Acton station on the way home.if I can get off of Long Island. On Oct 30, 2012, at 11:18 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Where is this station? Is it the one in Acton? Sent from my iPhone On Oct 27, 2012, at 12:10 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Finally

Re: [MBZ] Bio-Diesel

2012-10-30 Thread Jon Agne
Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: It was indeed the one in Acton (barely, nearly in Concord...) Nice place, doing a very brisk trade in gasoline when I was there. -Curt Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:43:00 -0400 From: Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Bio-Diesel

2012-10-30 Thread Jon Agne
you expect while increasing cetane. Not enough BTU in higher concentrations to improve power or MPG. It runs just as quiet at B2 as with more. You could run veggie oil for the same impact on cetane and smoothness clay On Oct 30, 2012, at 4:39 PM, Jon Agne wrote: I stopped

Re: [MBZ] Bio-Diesel

2012-10-30 Thread Jon Agne
! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I stopped by there today on my way back from NYC (story in itself). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Sandy

2012-10-29 Thread Jon Agne
In Kew Gardens...Queens, NY.wind is now gusting 60+ and the top of a huge 100 year old oak just broke off at the 30' level and crushed a Hyundai next door. more to follow. On Oct 29, 2012, at 3:45 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The Fed govt and private sector are all closed today in DC.

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