Re: [MBZ] OT: Phones

2009-08-12 Thread kevin kraly
smaller zip lock sealed pouches that can go around the neck for cell phones, ID card, money or whatever you want to put in there. They zip closed and a flap velcros over the top to keep the seal in place. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR, between MB Diesels ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Diesel cars in the US (not trucks)

2009-08-12 Thread Kevin
The 42RLE leaves a few things to be desired. But if you have one and have $1700, advance adapters just came out with a replacement for the tailhousing that is a crawl box with a 2.7ish to 1 low. Bolts in, no driveline mods required. Transmission aside, the liberty diesel wasn't the world's most

[MBZ] Smoky Diesels was Re: 4Matic

2009-08-12 Thread kevin kraly
Wilton said that the Smoky F250/F350 trucks aren't a good image for Diesels. That's where the Cummins Bluetec and Duramax come in, quiet, powerful and very little smoke unless they're chipped and piped. Our '07 Ram hardly smells like Diesel. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR between MB Diesels

Re: [MBZ] The children

2009-08-12 Thread Kevin
But still swears like a sailor if requested to work on the blower motor on a 115. On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 08:35:41PM -0500, Wonko the Sane wrote: Youngest can already strip a 200D in 10 minutes. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread kevin kraly
She just pulled away a few minutes ago, and I already miss her! I'll be able to pay some bills with the proceeds, and Ursula will get driven rather than sitting around most of the time. This won't be my last Mercedes Diesel, so I'll still be hangin' around the list. Kevin in Hillsboro

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-11 Thread kevin kraly
sorted out. Kevin ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [MBZ] had a brain flash (or brain fart) today

2009-08-10 Thread Kevin
I saw something similar on the rubicon a couple months ago. A guy who lives about an hour from here put a 617 in an FJ-40 landcruiser, and fabbed an adapter to hook it up to a GM SM-420 four speed, for which adapters to the landcruiser split case exist. Looked to be fairly well sorted out, and I

Re: [MBZ] Death by Smart

2009-08-10 Thread Kevin
Yeah. I know someone who survived the semi sandwich in a minivan. Messed him up and good, with the most damage coming from submarining the seatbelt and having his knees hit the dash. On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 07:43:30PM -0500, Wonko the Sane wrote: Breaking my rule ... A collision by almost

Re: [MBZ] clunkers

2009-08-10 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 10:42:08PM -0400, relng...@aol.com wrote: I'm also wondering how many of those tattered old dogs carried liability insurance. Had to have valid registration and insurance for the preceeding calendar year. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Cash for clunkers hits home

2009-08-10 Thread kevin kraly
with the feel of the car even with no radio or AC. Oh yeah, I sold it yesterday, and it's actually leaving the driveway today. I managed to get $1350 out of it. It's the end of an era. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula, on her way to a new home where she'll get driven much more now

Re: [MBZ] Is it curtains for the SD?

2009-08-05 Thread kevin kraly
Come down to Oregon and take my '83 300SD off my hands for $1500. You can keep the '84 around to use as a parts car. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Concrete

2009-08-04 Thread Kevin
That was done not too far from my house. Funny thing is that quarry uses a lot of dynamite anyways, so nobody near me really noticed it as anything out of the ordinary. On Tue, Aug 04, 2009 at 01:16:17PM -0700, Curt Raymond wrote: Oh I wouldn't say bomb proof... Bomb resistant maybe. Did you

Re: [MBZ] cash for clunkers recycling

2009-08-03 Thread kevin kraly
. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] Kid cars

2009-08-03 Thread kevin kraly
Our '07 4WD Dodge pickup with stock tires is useless in the snow and ice! My mom's '06 HHR did much better on the streets during our rare Portland snow storm last year, even those that were not plowed or packed down. It definitely needs some aggressive tires on it. Kevin in Hillsboro

Re: [MBZ] cash for clunkers recycling

2009-08-03 Thread kevin kraly
Sounds like a snobby Mercedes mechanic won't distain to work on other marques so those other vehicles are suffering from poor maintenance ;) You've got it :D! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] cash for clunkers recycling

2009-08-02 Thread kevin kraly
the '07 Ram or the 300SD that gets used. It's more dependable, but I can't get either one of them to buy it from me. It's so much easier to work on the Mercedes! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] OT '86 GMC Jimmy 6.2L Diesel $400 Portland

2009-07-24 Thread kevin kraly
Oh Curt, this one's calling you! http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1287084821.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090724

Re: [MBZ] Franken SL?

2009-07-23 Thread kevin kraly
I agree. A 180D engine could barely move the car it was designed for, and I would think that the SLC is heavier. An OM602 or OM603, now that would be a different story. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 1983 300SD Becker radio plug and play?

2009-07-23 Thread kevin kraly
I'm going to be in the market for a good, used original Becker Grand Prix radio for my '83 300sD. Does it have a wire harness that plugs directly into the radio with no wiring needed? I need some tuneage! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula -- next part

Re: [MBZ] Snooks needs this

2009-07-20 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 10:01:46PM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: Hmm, maybe it wasn't front wheel drive then, it looked just like the one in the link. I think it was a Chevy though, might have been an Olds, wasn't a Buick for sure. The big boats were Chevy Caprice and

[MBZ] '83 'SD radio still no workie

2009-07-20 Thread kevin kraly
I got some fuses in hand and decided to take the Marshall Booth approach and replace ALL of them. The radio still doesn't work, nor does the antenna. It's the factory Becker Grand Prix model. It's looking more and more like it's a dead radio. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] Apollo pics

2009-07-20 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Jul 20, 2009 at 11:10:48PM -0500, Thomas Savage wrote: Mountain Man wrote: Yabbutt... Why not address the issue of whether they actually put foot on the moon? There are people who have plenty to say about the antics of the guys that supposedly put foot on the moon - never a direct

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse

2009-07-02 Thread kevin kraly
Thanks, Jim. I'll check it out. I do believe that it's a factory Becker, but I'll have to check that too. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I've got Car Fever: was Re: Opinions about '89

2009-07-02 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 02:12:55PM -0500, Mountain Man wrote: Snook wrote: (it's a grand Marquis also) I'll pick it up the night before I pick you up and you can drive home from the airport. I've never driven a grand Marquis - it should be fun for me to maneuver the streets of ChiTown to

Re: [MBZ] I've got Car Fever: was Re: Opinions about '89

2009-07-02 Thread Kevin
Hm. If so, might want to blacklight the interior of that car before you buy it. On Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 03:39:20PM -0400, Rich Thomas wrote: Is this the de Sade version? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Car for OK Don's kids

2009-07-02 Thread Kevin
My experience parallels Dan's. On Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 04:47:42PM -0700, LWB250 wrote: Any Japanese car approaching 160k is going to need some work. It's been my experience that while Hondas and Mazdas and Nissans are very reliable, they all seem to hit the wall reliability-wise around

Re: [MBZ] anyone in Chicagoor suburbs?

2009-07-02 Thread Kevin
Sounds like a used car dealer or a liquidator who thinks they're selling gold. On Thu, Jul 02, 2009 at 07:26:47PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: sounds like a shady deal to me. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: well geez, usually if you buy a car from out of town, the seller will either

Re: [MBZ] speaking of compressors

2009-07-01 Thread Kevin
I thought the same. On Wed, Jul 01, 2009 at 11:19:03PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I thought r4 rebuilds were no good? Rusty Cullens wrote: They all rebuild very well. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] I've got Car Fever: was Re: Opinions about '89 300E

2009-07-01 Thread Kevin
That vintage of GM/CV is just about impossible to beat for the price. I've owned enough cars that required a current tetanus shot before working on (or driving), so you'd have to pay me to fly to chicago to get a crown vic. I can get them out here all day for that reserve price with no rust. On

Re: [MBZ] anyone in Chicagoor suburbs?

2009-07-01 Thread Kevin
Totally. The only case that wasn't that way was my landcruiser, and that was the three hour drive from the airport, plus he left it at school and had gone home for vacation. I cut him slack, since I paid half of what the parts were worth for a running landcruiser that I wheeled for two years now.

[MBZ] 1983 300SD radio fuse

2009-07-01 Thread kevin kraly
have a new lower passenger's side ball joint and front pads. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula, in search of a new owner -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090701/6149aaf9

Re: [MBZ] OT 89 F-450 Diesel

2009-06-29 Thread Kevin
Solid truck as long as it was taken care of, the indirect injected ones (like that) could have cavitation problems if the cooling system was neglected. It would not be a turbo unless someone added it. Five speed should be a ZF. In 89, there was no such thing as an F-450, which begs the

Re: [MBZ] OT 89 F-450 Diesel

2009-06-29 Thread Kevin
BZZT, WRONG. That truck is an F-Superduty, as indicated by the fender badge - the superduty badge was styled slightly different than the numbers that would be in its place. On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 05:25:49PM -0700, John Freer wrote: Of course there is a 89 F-450.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Windows sounds

2009-06-29 Thread kevin kraly
in and out. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] '77 450SEL 6.9 FS on Portland CL

2009-06-25 Thread kevin kraly
I've seen that ad posted many times. When a W116 has rust that you can see, there's even more that you can't see. That was the advice of Herr Dr. Booth, and people must be following it. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http

[MBZ] OT Ranger Diesel Pickup

2009-06-24 Thread kevin kraly
If it's in anything close to excellent condition as it says, $1100 is a screamin' deal! http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/1234978802.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] OT Ranger Diesel Pickup

2009-06-24 Thread kevin kraly
with that Mazda! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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: http

Re: [MBZ] cadillac diesel

2009-06-22 Thread Kevin
The HO versions of the 6.2 were 155 horse, and the sticker on the 87 chevy agrees with that. When they had EGR, they were something on the order of 20-30 hp down. Don't remember exactly. On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 08:49:21PM -0700, Curt Raymond wrote: I wish there was some quote of the 0-60 time.

Re: [MBZ] cadillac diesel

2009-06-22 Thread Kevin
That's abysmal. The 86 delta 88 with 3.8 v6 and automatic never turned a road trip tank less than 28 mpg. No question that it was WAY more powerful than the diesel would have been. I'll take the milage hit for the driveability difference, thanks. On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 09:45:54PM -0500, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Google mail

2009-06-20 Thread Kevin
On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 09:18:23PM -0600, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:07:16 -0500 Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Already checked that, and it's set to deliver a copy to me. My emails appeared fine on the previous email server, so I'm certain this is a

Re: [MBZ] A Little O.T...The Best Diesel Truck

2009-06-15 Thread Kevin
, though. On Sat, Jun 13, 2009 at 09:09:18PM -0700, kevin kraly wrote: What kind of MPG do you get with your Duramax? The Ford PowerChokes never got more than 17MPG empty while the dodge Cummins has gotten 21MPG at around 70MPH. The Duramax is the quietest and smoothest of them all

Re: [MBZ] A Little O.T...The Best Diesel Truck

2009-06-15 Thread kevin kraly
I would own another Ford 7.3L, but not one of the newer 6.0L or 6.4L. This '07 Cummins should last nearly forever racking up around 6-7K miles per year, so I probably won't have to get another one for a long time. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] cadillac diesel

2009-06-15 Thread Kevin
If you do go look at it, make sure it's the 350 diesel and not either of the 4.3 liter versions, v6 or v8. Parts are basically non-existant for the v6, and the only parts available for the small v8 are those that interchange with the 350. Though if it was a RWD caddy, I'd wait for the original

Re: [MBZ] cadillac diesel

2009-06-15 Thread Kevin
That's what I was afraid of. They weren't any better or worse than the late 350 v8s, just good luck trying to find parts for it. Shoot, if it's cheap enough, might be fun to mess with for a while. I seriously didn't think there were any of those v6s on the road anymore, but then again, I saw a

Re: [MBZ] A Little O.T...The Best Diesel Truck

2009-06-13 Thread kevin kraly
What kind of MPG do you get with your Duramax? The Ford PowerChokes never got more than 17MPG empty while the dodge Cummins has gotten 21MPG at around 70MPH. The Duramax is the quietest and smoothest of them all, no doubt. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] O/T Hi mileage Duramax

2009-06-12 Thread Kevin
That would have been the detroit designed engine, which only has two things in common with the duramax: 1. it is a diesel v8 2. it came in chevy trucks I have one of those in the fleet. Good truck, as long as you're not in a hurry. On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:31:30AM -0500, R A Bennell

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300td

2009-06-12 Thread Kevin Slater
Unless you're the one that bought and can speak from first hand experience, I wouldn't go as far as saying that was a steal. I have an 87 that looked better in photos than when I got there. Had the faulty / failing head to boot. (Since been replaced though.) ...Kevin On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11

Re: [MBZ] O/T Hi mileage Duramax

2009-06-11 Thread Kevin
Kaleb will tell you those things are better than electricity. To be honest, I haven't seen one of those in heavy use out here, or with anything resembling high mileage. Think by 04 the injector problems were mostly gone, but am not positive about that. Personally, I do not care for them. On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] 3 ton Sprinter v. 18lb Trek -- I lose

2009-06-09 Thread kevin kraly
I must have missed this the first time around. You're lucky, and very much correct about Sprinter acceleration (good thing it wasn't towing anything)! For a van pulled around by a 150HP 5 or 6cyl turbo Diesel engine, 0-60 in 12 seconds isn't that bad. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi

Re: [MBZ] Ford Diesel with chocolate milk for oil

2009-06-08 Thread Kevin
An 07 would probably be the twin turbo 6.4, which had enough warranty problems that Ford decided to start making its own engines again. On Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 06:01:15PM +, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Which engine? Rare on 7.3, not unusual on 6.0 ___

Re: [MBZ] Ford Diesel with chocolate milk oil

2009-06-08 Thread Kevin
Those do that. Somewhat of a known problem. Hope the warranty is still valid and hope he hasn't done any mods to it to warm it up, they'll void him faster than he'll be able to get it driven down there. On Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 07:48:05PM -0400, WILTON wrote: It's an '06 with 6 L engine.

Re: [MBZ] Ford Diesel with chocolate milk for oil

2009-06-08 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Jun 08, 2009 at 06:09:09PM -0700, Jim Cathey wrote: 'Coupla days ago, friend at lunch said his Ford Diesel crew cab pickup ('bout an '07 45 kmi) was running rough and blowing/billowing blue/gray smoke. I asked him to check oil for water/foam/chocolate milk, etc., and has he had to

Re: [MBZ] Thoughts On This One?

2009-06-07 Thread kevin kraly
Gump going to the crusher? Now that would be a sad day. Just give her to me. It would be a good ongoing project. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Axxess (was Re: A/C thanks)

2009-06-05 Thread kevin kraly
Is this that 1990? Nissan Minivan with double sliding doors? There aren't too many of those around anymore. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices jumping up

2009-06-04 Thread Kevin
On Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 12:04:43AM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: Our prices here in Los Alamos have gone up noticably since the beginning of May (graph attached). Anyone else seen this phenomenon? Any ideas why it's happening?

Re: [MBZ] Truck for Curt

2009-05-31 Thread kevin kraly
still be nearly $200 under the kit price. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] 190D for sale

2009-05-31 Thread kevin kraly
the 606 where a seized GP means head removal? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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

[MBZ] $400 1977 300D

2009-05-30 Thread kevin kraly
And hey, it's even got spark plugs! But what are them funny metal wires going to each one? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1195850969.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http

Re: [MBZ] $400 1977 300D

2009-05-30 Thread kevin kraly
If I had the parking space and money, I would have to check it out. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL

2009-05-22 Thread kevin kraly
, when it's what SHE wants... Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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

[MBZ] OT 1986 Diesel Chevy K5 Blazer $550!

2009-05-14 Thread kevin kraly
You hardly ever see these around anymore. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1169444885.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments

[MBZ] 1983 300SD non-working windows or radio

2009-05-14 Thread kevin kraly
the key on for over an hour (doing what I don't know), and he noticed that a relay had burned up under the hood. I guess I shouldn't let him take the car home and try to work on it by himself! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula -- next part -- An HTML

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: XJs

2009-05-11 Thread Kevin
If he wants to run his volvo with an XJ, he's welcome to come out to death valley or the sierra nevadas and come on a few of the trails. I could list off the ones a dead stock XJ with either 2.73:1 or 3.07:1 diffs (can't remember) and a five speed made without issue that his volvo wagon that

Re: [MBZ] XJs

2009-05-09 Thread Kevin
Loose sloppy steering in an XJ is from poor maintenance. The fact that you compare something with low range in a transfercase to a volvo wagon for offroad prowess suggests you reaelly don't know what you're talking about, especially when you say that an XJ lacks suspension travel. I have two of

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D parts car value

2009-05-09 Thread kevin kraly
If it has that ONE unobtanium injector line that broke on yours a while back, PRICELESS! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] Ha HA!

2009-05-08 Thread kevin kraly
had my dad take off the oil cap to see if the cam was turning, he about blew a gasket! I did hear some chain/cam/tensioner noise, so we left. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Better buy 'em now boys

2009-05-06 Thread kevin kraly
I would be right behind with the '83 300SD. That way, I could buy another one and I'd have the money to fix the flaws like non-working AC and rusty rear window channel. Of course, this would only work if word of the $4500 hadn't spread too far. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi

Re: [MBZ] 240D belt change

2009-04-29 Thread kevin kraly
that pulls things into place. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula who hasn't needed a belt change yet ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] Miss Marshall

2009-04-27 Thread kevin kraly
Thanks for reminding me to CHANGE MY FUSES! I know that most everything is working but the radio, and this is probably why. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] 1983 300SD Shifting problem FINALLY SOLVED!!!!!!

2009-04-18 Thread kevin kraly
down at the appropriate times. No more herky jerky bone jarring shifts! hopefully, she will get driven some more now that her manners have improved. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http

Re: [MBZ] 300D mileage

2009-04-18 Thread kevin kraly
in the last move! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula, back on the road again ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] 300D mileage

2009-04-17 Thread kevin kraly
28MPG is the best I've gotten with a '78 300CD. This was during an 1100 mile trip from Southern California to Hillsboro, Oregon with only 1 cold start (doable with 2 drivers). We never stayed below 60 other than mountain passes. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] $2k 84 300SD if anyone is interested

2009-04-08 Thread kevin kraly
If EVERYTHING works in that SD, it's a screaming deal! My '83 is going up for sale by week's end. It doesn't have working AC, but the windows and sunroof do work. I'm hoping that I can get somewhere near $1500 for it, but $1200 or $1300 would probably be more realistic. Kevin in Hillsboro

[MBZ] OT Catheyesque Repair of the Day

2009-04-08 Thread kevin kraly
time around, so I put them in and buttoned things up. It works! It barely creeps forward on idle as it should, and it had plenty of power to get the rear end sliding. a good punch of the throttle will lift the front wheels! It isn't a Mercedes, but sure is a lot of fun to drive! Kevin

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge/Cummins bluetec

2009-04-01 Thread kevin kraly
Our '07 Dodge pickup has the Bluetec Diesel in it. I can actually stand behind it while it's running and not get overcome by the fumes! The dog doesn't mind it quite as much either. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http

Re: [MBZ] A neat Combination

2009-04-01 Thread kevin kraly
The engine is worth that price and more if it's good! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] Soo much effort

2009-03-31 Thread kevin kraly
too damned bone idle to drive down there. He doesn't have any running cars to drive :D Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] I've got just the car

2009-03-23 Thread kevin kraly
would have been great candidates. One of my '78 300D's and the 1981 300CD were $500 specials too. And who could forget about the $500 rusty '82 Mazda diesel pickup! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D?

2009-03-22 Thread kevin kraly
this would mean that my 83 300SD is now worth $750! I may be able to get a little over a grand since it has a new right lower balljoint and a new header. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula, driveway queen ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT More freecycle fun

2009-03-21 Thread kevin kraly
It's free, but it's been through a lot of crap in it's lifetime. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT: The hits keep on coming

2009-03-10 Thread kevin kraly
, CRRRUNCH!! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267kmi, Ursula ___ 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: http

[MBZ] 1977 Mercedes 206D

2009-03-10 Thread kevin kraly
How rare is one of these? http://fresno.craigslist.org/cto/1065173575.html This was posted on another Diesel Mercedes list. The ad says it's front wheel drive, but I didn't think that there was such a thing. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula -- next part

Re: [MBZ] fake MB

2009-03-10 Thread kevin kraly
According to this Autoweek article, it's not fake at all. Mercedes-Benz bought Hanomag-Henschel in 1970, and some of the Hannomag trucks/vans were produced as Mercedes with 615 and 616 engines. http://www.autoweek.com/article/20080829/FREE/808279991 Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi

Re: [MBZ] Indy seller on crack?

2009-03-04 Thread Kevin
No, someone spilled food from a restaurant all over the place and didn't clean it up fast enough. On Wed, Mar 04, 2009 at 06:33:51PM -0500, Allan Streib wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes Diesel $600 (jim C?)

2009-02-28 Thread Kevin Kraly
Since it's a 1 year engine only in the '87 300D and 2 in the '86 and '87 300SDL, I can understand! I'd be all over it if parking and budget permitted. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

[MBZ] 1986 Mercedes Diesel $600 (jim C?)

2009-02-27 Thread Kevin Kraly
I'm not sure which model this is, but it's a kinda sorta running and driving sub kilobuck Mercedes Diesel. If I had the driveway space and the money, I would definitely give this one a look/feel. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1053017804.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi

Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes Diesel $600 (jim C?)

2009-02-27 Thread Kevin Kraly
I forgot all about you, Alex! I'm with you on the clogged fuel filter and/or tank strainer and usual vacuum related tranny quirks. Even with all mechanical problems aside, it's worth $600 if it's in nice shape. Just buy it! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] I haul home a 115 300D

2009-02-15 Thread Kevin Kraly
ultra rare and expensive manual right side mirror. Heck, that more than paid for the whole car right there. I paid $65 for a good, used W123 passenger's side mirror for my 3rd 1978 300D. I still couldn't see out of the dang thing! :D I would still like a W115 some day though. Kevin

[MBZ] 1987 300TD shutoff valve being pulled closed

2009-02-06 Thread Kevin Slater
such that after the car is off if I pull the vacuum line to the valve you can hear it lose the vacuum and see the manual stop arm come back up a bit. Maybe this is normal and I'm chasing ghosts? Any suggestions on things to look at are welcome as I need to get her rolling again soon. ...Kevin 1987 300TD 297k

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD shutoff valve being pulled closed

2009-02-06 Thread Kevin Slater
try dropping the vacuum line and give it another go tomorrow. Temps are supposed to get up near 50F. Woohoo. Glacier at the end of the driveway is finally giving way to my flat shovel. ...Kevin On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Any smoke out

Re: [MBZ] pics of new pickup

2009-02-06 Thread Kevin Kraly
The '85 F350 pickup we had at one time also had a bad column. It felt like it would fail with any amount of pressure on the tilt mechanism, but it was still working properly 4 years later when we sold it. What year is your Fordcedes? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula

Re: [MBZ] OT: Powerchoke seller on crack?

2009-02-04 Thread Kevin
In a word, yes. On Wed, Feb 04, 2009 at 11:19:32AM -0500, Allan Streib wrote: Could a 12 year old F350 really be worth $9K? http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/1019600767.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Found a pretty nice 300SD -- question

2009-01-31 Thread Kevin Kraly
to be good. I don't see any moisture on the parsel shelf, but I would put money on a rusty window channel and bad window seal. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] What do y'all think?

2009-01-28 Thread Kevin
http://smogcheck.ca.gov/80_BARResources/05_Legislative/RegulatoryActions/FAQs%20for%20Diesels%201-8-09_GC.pdf And it appears that they're NOT issuing the less than six years old exemption for diesels. On Tue, Jan 27, 2009 at 04:52:29PM -0800, John Freer wrote: When I brought in my 99 Ford

Re: [MBZ] OT - NeXT Cubes

2009-01-28 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 03:58:11PM -0500, Ed Booher wrote: On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: No MO drive? No SCSI hard drive? No mouse? Cables? That'd make it hard. I could burn you a CD of an OS, but without basic resources that could be

Re: [MBZ] What do y'all think?

2009-01-28 Thread Kevin
No, because they aren't testing anything older than 1998. They're relying on OBD-II to do the functional testing... On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 05:12:27PM -0800, John Freer wrote: Thanks. A visual check only...that's interesting. Bet they won;t find the BB in the EGR line on the old 617's!

Re: [MBZ] OT: vi versus emacs

2009-01-28 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 11:55:14PM -0800, Jim Cathey wrote: Actually, I used to use vim. But it seem a lot of the vi commands are key position based while emacs it's character based. So with qwerty vi makes sense. Huh? That one you'll have to explain. Vi's positioning commands, like

Re: [MBZ] What do y'all think?

2009-01-27 Thread Kevin
This is incorrect. There are diesel emissions standards that must be met in California, and the manufacturers must meet them. What is missing is two-fold - testing upon change of ownership and biennial testing. Currently, there are no such tests on light duty diesels, as there are none on any car

Re: [MBZ] OT - NeXT Cubes

2009-01-27 Thread Kevin
Many years ago, I admined a cluster of nexts. GCC was fairly easy to compile for it, just took a freaking long time. I think we actually cross compiled it from an eight processor SGI once rather than doing it on the next just for the sheer speed difference. UNIX is easy to secure. If you don't

Re: [MBZ] F/S Canuck Diesel G-Wagen

2009-01-23 Thread Kevin
Even in Canada, parts for them are starting to get a little hard to come by. The 3B and 2H have been out of production for almost 24 years, and parts for them are starting to get a little on the scarce side. I keep an interchange list that lists the cross references for everything in the glove

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