Re: [MBZ] Lary T. Mini split

2022-02-19 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
with Pres Bidens stellar performance??  Have a great Spring and enjoy the coming Summer! Take care - Larry On 7/22/2021 7:10 PM, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes wrote: Is your shop a free standing metal building with two inches of insulation? Where are you located? 12 to 14k of cooling sounds inadequate

[MBZ] 722.3 Auto Transmission Digital Manual

2021-10-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang,     While browsing my files, I came across a digital copy of the 722.3 Transmission Manual.  If anyone wants a copy send me a note.     Also, I don't monitor this site very often anymore but I'd like to ask list members if anyone has thoughts on what's going on with '06 E350AWD -

Re: [MBZ] IPCC's Gold-Standard Temperature Data: Last 7.25 Years World Has Been Cooling

2021-10-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang! Gee. I wonder why this hasn't been at the lead of every news program since this news came out?   Oh, yeah, it doesn't fit with their agenda (Sorry for the delay) LarryT 06 E350 (Still working on the transmission) On 7/31/2021 4:42 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 31 Jul

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
- every little bit helps. Larry On 7/24/2021 4:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >From what I have read it's a rare but non-zero chance esp. with the Janssen (J vaccine), to the point where they recenlty added an advisory to the official data sheet about it. When it happens, it s

Re: [MBZ] NC Covid shots

2021-07-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi All -     IIRC, there are others on the list with Demylinating Polyneropathy (like me).  I have heard things about people and Guillame-Barret disease getting the Vac and having bad reactiions. Does anyone have good/bad comments about having CIPD and the Vac? Thx, LarryT 06 E350 On

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-22 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi All -     I have a question about installing a minisplit.  After watching a YouTube video of the Install, it looks pretty easy. Is that accurate?  We're considering one for our insulated (2") metal shop which is 20x35.  I was considering a 12,000 or 18,000BTU unit unless we could get along

Re: [MBZ] "balance shaft" problem M272/M273 engines

2021-07-02 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
That *should* fix my limp home status. Fun & games in MB Land Larry 06 E350 On 6/22/2021 8:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Yup, I've been using VirtualBox for maybe 7 or 8 years now, works as good as VMware for free. I've got a Win7 and Win3.11 VMs on my Mac. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] "balance shaft" problem M272/M273 engines

2021-07-02 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
  if only they had put them on pdf's Do'ncha jus' love MS?     +++ Larry  W211 E350 On 6/22/2021 8:32 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I found the link on a sticky post on 164s on benzworld. You can buy a set of DVDs on eBay From various sellers for $15 that has the WIS/EPC

Re: [MBZ] OT Electric Vehicles On Collision Course With Reality

2021-07-02 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
to adequate;'fill the need? tia, Larry 06 S350.. On 7/2/2021 8:07 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: No, the freight rail issue was the railroads trying to get a monopoly and shut everyone else down. Huge shipping rate wars resulted in the collapse of the rail beds and operations because

[MBZ] 06 W211 E350 Coolant hose Connections

2021-06-18 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
the hose to click!  Anyone know any tricks or have words of wisdom to help me get the hose to click into place??  (It all sounds so simple until I try to push a rubber hose!!) TIA Larry -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [MBZ] Problems with our '93 300D

2021-03-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Don't know if you got any answers, but my '91 300D did the same thing a few times.  After discussing it here, I ended up believing I had carbon buildup in the cylinders and put some liquid "fixer" in that was said to break the carbon up.  My wife had just started a job where she was driving

Re: [MBZ] Sharpening drill bits

2021-01-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Dittos on the performance of Drill Dr. On 1/17/2021 8:37 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: The Drill Doctor has a fairy fine diamond grinding wheel. The way it is set up seems to get a very good centered finish on the bit at the proper angle. --FT Sent from iPhone On Jan 17, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] Serious question that does not need to turn into a political baby fest

2021-01-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Well said. On 1/20/2021 7:59 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Biden is an illegitimate and illegally installed president. Period. The Republican Party needs to be eviscerated for not backing Trump. I hope a third Patriot or whenever party is created just to destroy the Republican

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

2020-12-19 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
That's going be a heck of a water bill unless it's on a pump.  After hearing all the horror stories about renters, I feel extremely lucky to have had 3 renters over 6 years who generally paid their rent on time and didn't damage anything. LarryT On 12/17/2020 2:07 PM, Rick Knoble via

Re: [MBZ] This is not political, but a serious question, if you can?t handle it then hit delete

2020-12-17 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Came across this for Coffee Cty Ga - haven't heard of this elsewhere but it shows the voting machine process beginning to end along with the possible flaws. One thing they show is the ballots can be fed thru two or more times.  That shouldn't be. Anyway, there are more open doors for flaws

Re: [MBZ] This is not political, but a serious question, if you can’t handle it then hit delete

2020-12-17 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
The report on the Antrim Countyis damning IMO!  Yet with all the evidence of manipulation, there's no intention to invalidate the votes in that county?  I assume they just plan to count the votes as they were recorded and move on? Seems like a terrible way to run an election.  We'd be better

[MBZ] The world will never be without Diesel!

2020-12-17 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
don't recall where I came by this, but enjoy -- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] This is not political, but a serious question, if you can’t handle it then hit delete

2020-12-17 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Are you saying your experience has been with Dominion Systems voting machines? LarryT On 12/17/2020 8:22 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It’s not. I’ve worked the elections both here and in two other states I’ve lived in for over 40 years. I’ve worked elections since I was 16 years old

Re: [MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Upshifting

2020-10-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks! On 10/10/2020 3:10 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: You would have to pull the codes with DAS to know what the issue is and to reset the trans computer. Could very well be the conductor plate. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 10, 2020, at 1:04 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote

[MBZ] 06 E350AWD Not Upshifting

2020-10-10 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
the consensus of those who know much more about auto trans than I do? Thanks, Larry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/ma

Re: [MBZ] OT maybe Honda transmission fluid is magic

2020-09-28 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
be a source of problems. Comments? Thanks, Larry 06 E350AWD 159xxx Miles On 9/25/2020 9:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Not expecting much, I decided I'd try changing the transmission fluid on the Element that won't stay in gear. My alternative was to try selling it as-is and probably

Re: [MBZ] OT: cure worse than disease

2020-05-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
It has been very frustrating to watch the D's (mostly IMO) turn the crisis into a political maneuver to improve their agenda, especially when we see the things they choose as being essential Vs those they deem non-essential.   For instance, abortion clinics are essential while hip and knee

Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a better place 30 years ago?

2020-04-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
re: 3-4 stations - next time you have a few minutes, look at all the channels you have available to you and make a list of the ones you watch consistently, say, more than 1 hour/week, but set your own threshold - I suspect out of the hundreds of stations available, we watch less than 5 or 6

Re: [MBZ] OT guns on sale too!

2020-04-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I can see how people might want guns or ammo in times like these, but why is TP  & paper towels being sold out all over town? BTW, If considering an AR, think about this:  While 223's are less expensive that most other center fire rifle bullets, they still can't compete with 22LR's.   I also

Re: [MBZ] ML 722.6 results

2020-04-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Dan - Sounds like I need to find a SDS somewhere around here.  Are they dealer only? I am having shifter problem than is a little different m than the one described. My 06 E350 will some days be fine (for a while) then stop shifting out of 1st or 2nd  (which ever one it start in).  The

Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

2020-04-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
to the bottom of the pan. -Curt On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 2:38:21 PM EDT, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Any idea if sucking the oil out via dipstick is possible with other cars?  I need to change my Ford Explorer and don't enjoy getting down on the ground to do that. Thoughts? LarryT 06 Explorer

Re: [MBZ] Oil Extractor

2020-04-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Any idea if sucking the oil out via dipstick is possible with other cars?  I need to change my Ford Explorer and don't enjoy getting down on the ground to do that. Thoughts? LarryT 06 Explorer 06 E350 On 3/7/2020 3:06 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes wrote: See ARCHIVES for

Re: [MBZ] OT = On topic 124/OM602 overheating

2020-04-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
> wrote: because the problem is not the thermostat. On this one, the radiator is blocked by a shroud, except for where the 2 fans are. I'm guessing that is to keep bugs out of the radiator. So without the fans running, it runs too hot. when the fans run it is fine. Larry put a new

Re: [MBZ] Parasitic Draw

2020-04-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Just to complicate things, some cars like the 06 E350 MB I have been struggling with, have an auxiliary battery - I removed the primary battery for 6 weeks or more and the radio stations were remembered. When doing a parasitic draw test, should I also disconnect the Aux Battery?  I put a test

Re: [MBZ] Stuck calipers

2020-04-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hey Curley, I had a similar problem.  I read somewhere I could hook up a chassis grease pump thingie into the bleed valve hole.   I found it screwed in easily and a few pumps of the grease pump handle and the puck slowly walked out.  I had to clean the small amount of grease that remained but

Re: [MBZ] Where is Wilton?

2020-03-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hey Wilton?  I hope your COPD is under control?, or at least not getting much worse?  Mine seems to have stabilized. Are you taking Lyrica and pain meds?  Stay safe - LarryT 91 300D 06 E350 74 911 etc. Dan On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:45 PM, Wilton Strickland via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT well that fixed an annoyance

2020-03-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
one day someone will figure out how to put EFI on small engines at a cost comparable to carbs and carbs will disappear completely - like they have on cars. LarryT 06 E350 Youroil.net On 3/27/2020 1:03 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Floyd wrote: Actually two.  I have these 3 Stihl things, a

Re: [MBZ] Larry's 300D 2.5

2020-03-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
e?  I know you put a lot of work into the rear suspension! Stay safe! Larry On 3/6/2020 10:04 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Checked over the vacuum system.   did not find any problems.   Blew out the manifold fitting and line to overboost cutout.   It is a little better, but not where

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R pictures

2020-01-05 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Are these photo's of "my" old 300? LarryT 06 E350 On 12/21/2019 11:59 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Here are shots of the rust on the subframe.   They also show the condition of some of the  links. 189 shows a piece of spring in the bottom of the spring pocket.  188 shows the flakes on

Re: [MBZ] 06 MB E350 W211 w/electr issue

2020-01-01 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
ctual shorted not what some call any electrical fault." Don't know if this will work but it's worth a try.  And I'm pretty sure a shorted alt will cause the alt to magnetize. Make sense?  I'm charging the battery so I can try it tomorrow...  been busy with lots of other things going o

Re: [MBZ] OT - Win10 Va Win 7

2019-12-28 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks for that great explanation Roger!  Very helpful! (Not just to me but to others as well, I suspect) LarryT On 12/28/2019 9:02 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes wrote: Larry, I pass on to you what I've told before. I have two old Dell Vostros with Dual Core processors. They were originally

Re: [MBZ] OT - Win10 Va Win 7

2019-12-28 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thx Scott,     If I want to install a SSD, is it a straight swap the existing HDD with a SDD?  Also, is 1TB on a SDD the same as 1TB on a HDD? Sound like a stupid question I know, but...?     Thx, Larry On 12/27/2019 7:34 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: In my experience, a SSD

[MBZ] OT - Win10 Va Win 7

2019-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Running an older Lenovo desktop with Win 7.  Saw the thread about downloading W10 for free and thought I've give it a shot.  But I was wondering if the sluggishness my Win7 is experiencing would be helped in any way or am I just wasting time.  It has a 2TB HDD  but the processor should

Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

2019-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
never mind my last post - my question about calibration has been answered...  ;-) LarryT On 12/18/2019 11:56 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: I bought one of these - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009MBG4MG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8=1 and use it to calibrate my old click

Re: [MBZ] HF click torque wrenches

2019-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
who do you get to calibrate a Torq Wrench? On 12/18/2019 11:52 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Don’t buy a HF inch pound torque wrench. I don’t like the way they click (or don’t). The click doesn’t seem to be very positive.who do you get to calibrate a When I did the injector reseal on the

Re: [MBZ] Cheap '94 E320 wagon

2019-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
which turn signal do you need?  I ended up with a OEM fixture and have nothing to put it on...  I have the stock color lens and also a clear lens, take your pick for the shipping cost...  good condition iirc. Larry On 12/8/2019 8:35 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Got it for a Caleb price

Re: [MBZ] 124 emergency brake shoes

2019-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
BTW, I bought a tool - T Handle with a hook on the end - didn't seem very useful to me but you're welcome to it? LarryT On 12/20/2019 4:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: has anyone come up with tools that really work to R the parking/emergency brake shoes and cable?  (W124)    I've

Re: [MBZ] 124 emergency brake shoes

2019-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Are you talking about "my" 91 300D?  If so, all the PB parts are in the trunk.  Pretty sure they were all in very god condition. Larry On 12/20/2019 4:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: has anyone come up with tools that really work to R the parking/emergency brake shoes

Re: [MBZ] 06 MB E350 W211 w/electr issue

2019-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
battery can go bad and cause issues. --FT Sent from iPhone On Dec 26, 2019, at 11:11 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang, I hope all is well? My '06 E350 has been sitting long enough - I need to find a short. I discovered the battery was being drained. I connected a Test Light

Re: [MBZ] 06 MB E350 W211 w/electr issue

2019-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
. Yeah, there are 3 fuse locaton --FT Sent from iPhone On Dec 26, 2019, at 11:11 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Gang, I hope all is well? My '06 E350 has been sitting long enough - I need to find a short. I discovered the battery was being drained. I connected a Test Light between

Re: [MBZ] Whinging

2019-12-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I always thought the PO sticker concerning weapons was ambiguous.  It sounded like they were "banned except for lawful purposes". IMO, me having a CCW permits gives me legal rights to carry on USPS grounds, unless I go in to stick up the place, or am I reading that wrong? Granted I'd hate to

[MBZ] 06 MB E350 W211 w/electr issue

2019-12-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang, I hope all is well?  My '06 E350 has been sitting long enough - I need to find a short. I discovered the battery was being drained.  I connected a Test Light between the Neg Term and the the disconnected neg cable - the light was on full bright. I started pulling each fuse one after

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 210 in NJ with bad transmission pump

2019-12-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
don't know how different this is from my 06 W211 which also has shifting problems, but with mine, changing the shifter requires stealership programming of the shifter to the car.  that's what I know about so far.  it seems my shifting trouble may require a new shifter (supposedly a used one is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Murder by hogs

2019-12-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
the feral hogs decimated bird life in Hawaii.  Most birds there nested on the ground and the hogs wiped many species completely out. I'd like to hunt them as well, but shooting from a chopper would be my preference LarryT On 11/27/2019 7:35 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Good

Re: [MBZ] OT: End of the Nuke Era in Switzerland

2019-12-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Unfortunately, the US has a number of Nukes that will require retirement or refueling in the near term.  Without a program to build more we will depend on coal/fossil fuel plants to provide power.  Else, the US may have some dark days and cold nights I was hopeful we might see Va start

[MBZ] Used Car Search Engine

2019-12-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
than just the 'normal' sales outlets IMO. YMMV, Larry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] w124 rear springs

2019-12-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
That is exactly correct.  It comes from every WSM I have owned.  They want the rubber to be in the driving position - I used to know the complete reasoning but it's lost in the Way Back Machine. Larry On 10/28/2019 2:00 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 28 Oct 2019 07:30:19 -0400 Meade

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

2019-12-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Don't forget the new hoses in the trunk ;-) On 12/20/2019 1:27 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Karl or others: Since Karl has recently done this, I think he has most of the answers.  I am fixin ta take out the rear subframe of the 124 2.5.   As I recall, I have to take out the exhaust,

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

2019-12-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I believe you're talking about the 91 30 you got from me?  If so, I bought it in Richmond and my research found it had lived its life in Ma before coming to Va, probably via an auction. Larry On 12/20/2019 2:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: LR subframe mount appears to be welded

Re: [MBZ] 124/201 ball joint tool

2019-11-06 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
e had good experience with eBay when it comes to returns.  Keep pushing until you get satisfaction.  Personally, rather than paying such a high increase I'd cancel my bid if Ebay or Paypal fail to come to your aid. Good luck! Larry On 11/5/2019 10:34 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Off topic oil question

2019-10-18 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hey Don,     You also have to consider the design of the engines.  Low ZDDP mostly affects "Flat-Tappet" designs (think Harley Davidson or flat 4 & 6 Porsche). (FYI --  ZDDP=Zinc dialkyldithiophosphate) Here are some examples: Valvoline (VV150-6PK) MaxLife 10W-40 Higher Mileage Motor Oil. ...

Re: [MBZ] Cord Cutting

2019-10-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
(over the air) antenna's?   Maps of local coverage looks promising. Larry On 10/13/2019 12:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I think they all probably do it.  I have been with Dish for nearly 20 years straight and I am quite sure new customers get it cheaper than I do.  I have

Re: [MBZ] SUCCESS!!!!!! IT'S ALIIIIIIIVVVVVEEEE!!!!

2019-10-10 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Way to go!!  BTW, what kind of code reader did you use to read the tranny codes?  recall how much it was?  Know if any decent code readers are for rent? Your ego gets a great lift to the stratosphere - it's it such a mess dealing with all the electronics/computers and such! Ain't it great

Re: [MBZ] Another OT question - ball valves

2019-10-10 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Speaking of water supply and such, has anyone done a study comparing the payback of installing "instant-on water heaters" at, say, 4 or 5 water users (bathrooms, sinks, etc) Vs a central water heater? I haven't done a google search yet but will do so later today.  In the mean time I thought

Re: [MBZ] Paging Larry T

2019-10-06 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Howdy - Yes, it's still here ;-) Sorry I missed your email - had a compuer crash and am getting a new one up and running (PITA). Larry On 10/5/2019 6:24 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I sent a message off list, but you didn't respond. Do you still have the W124? Rick

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Yep, you understand the damage! ;-) Larry On 9/24/2019 5:34 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I can't remember if Dan's is W124 or W210, but I think it has a leaky evap and a OM606. Larry's '91 is a W124/OM602 with recent evap in an apparently not-worth-saving chassis. Unless Dmitri

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
to store it for a while? Larry On 9/24/2019 5:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Would it help if somebody who wanted you to store the car for a while paid for it in advance? Did you drive it to the shop for suspension or wheel bearing work, then drive it home again when the structural rust

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
via Mercedes wrote: I could pick it up in Dec, but can't get there before.  Floyd should rescue it. Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote on 9/23/19 9:26 AM: thanks to all who replied.  If I can't find it a good home by the end of the week I'll probably take the $200 I'm offered for it as scrap

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Max, would love to see you take it. ;-)  As you know, I replaced my evap twice not too long ago.  (the 1st replacement was bad)  I did the 2nd one in about 8 hours. Larry On 9/20/2019 5:24 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I'm mighty tempted, and not afraid of an evap R after

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
s my Mercedes email gets lost in the quantity of mail. I do want to see the whole car removed and not just the engine if that's acceptable? Larry On 9/21/2019 12:4The5 PM, Tim Crone via Mercedes wrote: Hi Larry, it? Except for the rear suspension attaching points being rusted out (on the cha

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
thanks to all who replied.  If I can't find it a good home by the end of the week I'll probably take the $200 I'm offered for it as scrap and have them take it away.  Hate to see it crushed but we have too many cars around here. Thanks to all! Larry On 9/20/2019 8:41 AM, Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
to respond to my problem. Larry Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote on 9/19/19 6:34 PM: We took Hildegard out for a test drive today, and she seems to be running better since the valve adjustment. The shift points seem to occur at specific speed and engine RPM rather than throttle positions. All

[MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang, My wife wants the '91 300D out of the yard so it will go to salvage for $200 unless one of you wants it?  Except for the rear suspension attaching points being rusted out (on the chassis side) there are lots of new to nearly new parts.  almost new tires, new radiator, water pump, and

Re: [MBZ] Shoe Repair Shops

2019-09-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I have my orthopedic shoes modified by a local leather shop who also does a lot of shoe repair work.  They're located in historic Hopewell, Va.  If I can help with the logistics just tell me what I can do... LarryT On 9/16/2019 6:50 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 13/09/2019 6:03

Re: [MBZ] 95 diesel wagon

2019-07-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Why do ya'll post stuff like this?  Just when I am getting over the loss of my 91 sedan along comes a inexpensive 300D SW!  I could sell my explorer and get this!  hmmm... LarryT On 7/8/2019 12:55 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: This is actually a really good starting point for a 606

Re: [MBZ] Duplicate Messages

2019-03-03 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
d. Craig * A first reply at Sat, 2 Mar 2019 18:23:39 -0500 and a second at Sat, 2 Mar 2019 18:23:47 -0500 On 3/2/19 1:32 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi All, For some reason I am getting 2 copies of each email. Any way to stop this? __

[MBZ] Duplicate Messages

2019-03-02 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi All, For some reason I am getting 2 copies of each email.  Any way to stop this? Larry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman

Re: [MBZ] I Picked up the “Sherman Tank” W124

2019-02-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
My 78 240D used to do that, especially when near empty. On 2/25/2019 3:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I reckon I’ll take it off the car and do it on the bench with the nuts and bolts part. I hope you guys are gonna be patient with my thousand and one questions on this thing. Something

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pilot asleep at controls of 747

2019-02-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
What I think he said was: a full crew (#1) handled the plane during landing/take-off while the other rested, then Crew #2 that was resting handled the duties during the middle part of the flight. I think a crew consists of 3 to 5 or more members depending on the plane. On 2/25/2019 3:30

Re: [MBZ] Ran when parked $123,456

2019-02-15 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
te log of work done.  Transmission is a SunValley rebuild bought from Rusty.  Interior is 90%. all glass and sheet metal is good. 4 recently new tires (95%) .   Stereo has good 6 disc CD changer, Amp and Tuner in trunk . Larry On 02/14/2019 9:46 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: 1979 Merce

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Lover

2019-02-15 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Attempted Murder over a E350??  He has severe mental problems IMO.  I wouldn't put up a fight over a E350.  Now it would be a different story if I had a W108 3.5L or 4.5L.  Even (maybe more so) a W124 E500 that Porsche helped build. (or a 91-99 300D 2.5)Naturally the Pagoda's and 300SL would

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Jim,     Wow!  You have managed to perfectly describe my social scene, my financial status and how I manage my time (and some other stuff I suspect).   Yikes, it's spooky! You're quite the Savant! ;-) Larry On 02/12/2019 5:17 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: When talking to your friends

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Cool!  That's actually the exact size/configuration I need!  I'll watch HF for their sales.  Thanks for the heads up! Larry On 02/12/2019 4:56 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: If you are looking for a new engine you might want to look at Harbor freight. If you buy at the right time you could get 25

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
properly. Hmmm...  I better check the tightness of other fasteners when I try to repair the coil. Thanks for the info about the coil!  I even have some brass feelers. Larry On 02/12/2019 4:07 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: The last time I did one of those air gap was .010 in. Should still be the same

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
to our local small engine shop who told me that was a large part of their business. Anyway, got to use Sta-Bil as I'm sure you know  Thanks, Larry On 02/12/2019 3:54 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Thats a pretty big one. Electric start is pretty nice. If you don't need it right away the best

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
e is made of but I have the specs around here I can check. Thanks for the suggestion!! Larry On 02/12/2019 3:20 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: How about using some of that aluminum solder rod that the AC people use to solder the aluminum lines in AC units. You could solder the perch right back onto the

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
to the preparedness which dates back to one of Murphy's many Laws. Thanks for the options... Larry On 02/12/2019 1:18 PM, Curt Raymond wrote What size is the generator? If it were me I'd either 1. troll Craigslist for a replacement similar to what you have for a fraction of the new price 2

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I thought that kind of stuff only happened to me!  Condolences. Thanks for the suggestion!  I suppose I could fill the hole with JB and shape it so I'd have room to drill and tap it.  Then it would just be a matter of finding the right spacers and washers (which I've been "collecting" for 50

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Guys, Finally had the weather and inclination to work on the generator. following your suggestion to check the fuel, I removed all fuel from the tank and let it air out, then hooked my battery charger to the battery and then cranked and check for spark.  I got zero spark while cranking and

Re: [MBZ] The car I had before I bought a Mercedes diesel ...

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I had a 69 Lotus Europa bought in 73.  Had a problem with the Renault engine blowing head gaskets and my size 9.5 shoes meant I had to remove them and drive barefoot because the pedal box was tiny!.  Anyway, that car only weighed around 1200# so the 85hp made that little car SCREAM.  When it

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1992 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel

2019-02-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hey!  I have a great engine in my 91 300D! Make me a offer? Comes with a Sun Valley rebuilt Auto Trans and a 91 300D attached. ;-) LarryT On 02/10/2019 9:32 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Sorry if I rained on the parade. What would raise a caution flag for me is that it ran poorly and present

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-01-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
at some point every Summer, especially since I'm not the one taking care of the grass anymore. I'll let ya'll know what I find... It's not supposed to get above 34F today so I need to bundle up even in the garage.   Br Larry On 01/13/2019 9:26 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Larry

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-01-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
able.  I'm not ready to test it but they are sold everywhere and if they didn't work I would think the company would have been sued into oblivion by now.   Seems like a Mr Funnel would work with fuel. Thanks again for the great suggestions/conversations. Larry On 01/13/2019 6:56 AM, Larry

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-01-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I watched the video and all the pages on their site but never saw any price.  Any idea? Larry On 01/12/2019 11:21 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:10:19 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Put a can under the carb bowl, remove the bolt at center of float bowl, drop bowl

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-01-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thank you Sir!  I will check that 1st and let ya'll know.  Sounds like a definite likelihood.  Hope that's it, then I won't have to worry about testing the black boxes.  Ethanol in the fuel has caused problem for me in small engines before, usually the needle and seat.  I wish the corn farmers

Re: [MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-01-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Mitch, That was how I proceeded so far.  Asked my wife to hold the spark plug wire while I pulled the started but she declined.  Probably good as if I had done that she's still be making my life miserable. ;-) When the Gen stopped (in the dark and cold naturally) I topped it off but no

Re: [MBZ] Well ain't that a thing

2019-01-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Best wishes for a speedy recovery!  You'll be in our thoughts and prayers! LarryT On 01/12/2019 1:52 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I'd spent the week in DC for a class. In the airport coming home I started to not feel good. Nearly home I realized I needed the ER. 9 years ago it was just

[MBZ] OT Troybilt Portable Generator Question

2019-01-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang,     Had a power outage recently (Jan 1) and used our Troybilt Portable Generator (with a Briggs & Stratton engine) so we didn't lose the stuff in out freezer.  So a few hours into the outage, we were going to bed and could hear the generator cranking away.   An hour or 2 later, I

Re: [MBZ] An appropriate coffee table ...

2019-01-10 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Some people just have too much time on their hands... LarryT On 01/09/2019 8:10 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: I saw this picture and thought it was appropriate for this list. Craig -- Present: '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo 354 kmi '89 Chevrolet G20

Re: [MBZ] Donald J Trump and liberal wackos

2019-01-09 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
so that was a preemptive shot across the bow? ;-) On 01/08/2019 11:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: And to clarify, that would be the only place where those topics should be discussed. On 1/8/2019 9:59 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: ...and where all opinions are welcome,

Re: [MBZ] "WHY" classic Mercedes are worth saving- the bleak future of driving

2019-01-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
we had a 89 Civic w/o PS.  It was a great car except for that...  After that I bought the 91 300D and my epiphany occurred.  I've pretty much given up on repairing the 91 300D with the rust problem at the rear suspension.  But I may keep it as a spare parts source if I can find a nice

Re: [MBZ] OT fun shooting day

2019-01-01 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hey, speak of coincidences - I traded a couple and sold a couple bought a  new EC9s Ruger (not sure what the dif is to the LC9s) I hope to get to the range if the weather cooperates.  When I lived in Summerville SC we were able to shoot in the backyard but I worked so much it was hard to find

[MBZ] HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!

2018-12-31 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
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[MBZ] It's finally time to let my 1991 300D 2.5T Go to someone New

2018-12-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang, It's a sad day that brought this decision.   When I was preparing to replace the Rear Wheel Bearing I noticed some rust damage where the front lower spring link attaches to the chassis.   I shared some photos with Peter, Max and a few others and the most popular phrase I'm seeing is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Truth in hospital pricing

2018-12-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I've had 5 major surgeries to my left knee and there's nothing worse than waking up and seeing a line of doctors coming by that you've never heard of or seen before.  Then days/weeks later you get a bill for "consultation".  One bill was rec'd more than 2 years after the "visit" but I fought

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