[MBZ] OT; Trip up I-95

will work. After all I have been known to eat MRE's and ask what's so bad about this? Downright good if you think about it. MG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

I'll look that up. sounds like a really neat thing to have just because. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: My Mom had a Hoover “Constellation” when I was a little kid. The hovercraft effect on that was pretty cool, and a really smart engineering aspect I thought, too. -D On Aug 27

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

it to get rebuilt while she was alive, now it's a bit too late. They probably wouldn't believe that I bought it in 68. MG G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Acquaint yourself with the little foot adjustment, left side, that sets height. That will meter the distance above the carpet and thus.. how much

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

Do you know if they all come with all the extras? This one seems to be missing the butler attachment, that grinder and supper Dremel tool. If they do then probably one of my BIL go it a long time ago. MG Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Back in the day, buying the Kirby was almost like

Re: [MBZ] Procedure for R Engine Shutoff Valve? W124 1991 300D

Hey Larry! I got a tube of super glue. We'll go in there and fix that thing down tight. Of course as luck would have it that's probably what they use anyway. Hope things tighten up and get better. Good luck, Manfred Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: I agree, it's always preferable to being

[MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

seeing is believing. I guess the next job is taking it apart and doing a service, clean and oil. I'll be Googling for that later. MG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

Well OK got to agree with that. Along with andouille, frogs legs, gator tail (raw or cooked depending on the type) as well as other delectable items. MG Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Okra ain't no good fer nuttin 'cep fer making GUMBO! Its even worse than green slime (avocado

Re: [MBZ] How cold is it supposed to get?

Probably because a car is well ventilated but a house isn't. Potential for a bit of a bang. MG Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Interesting, looks like the automotive stuff is still kosher, but the stuff for fixed systems is not. ___ http

Re: [MBZ] How cold is it supposed to get?

No. from what they were saying the new industrial 134 replacement is colder and better. You know how that advertising goes. MG Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: You're right. Looks like they relabeled ES-12 to something else. Interesting. Does that mean I should hoard my case of ES-12? -D On Aug

Re: [MBZ] How cold is it supposed to get?

as the r12 so probably about 3 cans. You will see foam in the sight glass with this so be aware that you can't go by the easy 'I don't see any bubbles in the sight glass so I'm full' like you can with r12. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:51:19 -0400 MG via Mercedes <merce

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

That's the way I feel about it. I just eat a spoon or so to keep Her happy. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Okra? It did you a favor. -D On Aug 24, 2017, at 7:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: We placed a chicken wire cage around our okra planting thi

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

I'll have to have June try that. She loves the stuff. MG OK Don via Mercedes wrote: We placed a chicken wire cage around our okra planting this year to keep the deer out. My wife chops up the okra, places it in a frying pan, turns heat to medium, covers the pan for awhile to steam the okra

Re: [MBZ] How cold is it supposed to get?

Yes. I use it in my w123's. 300D and 300TD MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:49:45 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I use the Envirosafe Industrial R-134a replacement. I use regular mineral oil and haven't had any problems in the 4-5 years o

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

the groundhog was done for. I never heard another thing about going out to practice in the woods. Funny how things work. MG Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: He attached my okra today and ate all the leaves from each stem. What kind of creature would do such a thing? There is much EVIL

Re: [MBZ] ML steering fluid

I wonder if I get the parts from one of those from the junk yard will I be able to make it work on my 300TD. I'll have to look into that. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: My S420 has both SLS and self leveling headlamps. It's interesting to watch the light show on the garage door when I

Re: [MBZ] ML steering fluid

If it's just a dolly it might not affect the lights that much. I wish they had those auto align setups here like they are required to have in Europe when a trailer hitch is put on. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On August 24, 2017 at 12:06 PM MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] How cold is it supposed to get?

I use the Envirosafe Industrial R-134a replacement. I use regular mineral oil and haven't had any problems in the 4-5 years or more that I've been using it. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:55:04 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I don't u

Re: [MBZ] ML steering fluid

If you intend to two anything at night I would leave the headlights low. So many idiots drive around with trailers pulling their rear ends down and end up blinding oncoming traffic. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Haven't even taken the engine cover off. It's dark here, I just went out

Re: [MBZ] How cold is it supposed to get?

I looked for a clear black field with no bubbles. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: Getting ready for our trip to Texas tomorrow, I have been adding R-12 to the E300D's A/C system. Having added a can (Kaleb sent me one) I still have bubbles in the sight glass. With OAT 75 - 80 deg.F., I have

Re: [MBZ] Estate 79 CD

I think the front doors interchange with all the 123's except the CD. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On August 20, 2017 at 7:35 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I need to knacker this 79 wagon, a lot of that would likely fit this car too. At least front doors

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

consumer POS going to the dump. MG redghost--- via Mercedes wrote: I was driving to work this afternoon. Five cars ahead of me stopped at the intersection, so I stopped as well. Next thing I know, my glasses fly off my face, my forehead hits the wheel and and I am all con-fuddled. Some granola

Re: [MBZ] Allen took it in the behind

Sometimes I just have to shake my head in awe and bow to the masters. MG Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: The damage to her car is due to your white male privilege and therefore you should be paying her for something that is clearly your fault for driving a much better automobile. Won't

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

Did you try to vacuum the dirt out from between the fins and the condenser and radiator? I usually do that every year and try to blow out with air, very carefully to avoid bending the fins. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:33:23 -0600 Craig via Mercedes <merce

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

Wat to go Craig. Sounds like you are on the right track for the transmission. Also sounds like you have a bit of work to do replacing all those parts. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:44:27 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: An

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q 10

Probably no contest until you add in the cost of an extra 6 nights of hotel fees. I guess I'm too cheap to go to those lengths to have some fun. Or maybe I'm just a bit afraid of having people who know see the wreck I'm driving. It's not too good close up. Lots of peeling clearcoat. MG

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q 10

It sure would be. Too bad I can't go. My High school reunion is the next weekend in New York and I'm not about to do that trip two weekends in a row from down here in Fl. Have fun! MG Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: HI think I'm off that week. Is Boston the choice to fly

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

No. The B2 will cause very bad slip in first you will just be stuck sitting there till the tow truck comes. Or so the Infamous B2 piston page says. MG Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I sure hope that isn't a B2 piston failure! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

That's where the driving it manually and shift at high RPM might work to pop the valve loose again. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: But I still have to get the transmission so it starts out from a stop in first or second instead of third. Craig ___ http

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

Sounds like I should say "Try it you'll like it". It's not that hard. Takes a couple of seconds to open the hood, turn the adjuster close the hood and get back in the car. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:56:35 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

are turning a corner in town. That may or may not be to your liking as it is a bit more of a sporty type of shifting feel and in the rain it may lead to a bit of slipping if over enjoyed so to speak. It took me about two weeks before I got mine to the right place. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

that thing. Manfred Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:53:25 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: OK Do you normally do a manual downshift on that hill or was this something that you did because the engine wasn't putting out enough power this time vs doing

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D W124 Vacuum DIagram?

Look in the sections for climate control and the central locking system, unless it has a separate electric pump to do the locks. MG Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi All, There's a vacuum problem stopping the engine from shutting down when the key is turned off. Is there a diagram

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

out and be gone through. Another thought is to try calling the guys in California and see what they have to say. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 14 Aug 2017 08:31:55 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Please describe "the engine stopped running correctly&

Re: [MBZ] More problems ...

Please describe "the engine stopped running correctly". Just loss of power or actually misfiring and dropped cylinders? MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: Shirley and I were driving back from Albuquerque in the '90 E300D and about to ascend a hill at 65 mph, so I moved the transmission f

Re: [MBZ] Heck!

There is also one not quite as spendy there.

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Isn't it amazing how things have changed. Kind of makes you wonder why. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Sounds like when I took a full set of drawings I drew up and the BOM to my town planner’s office in WI when I built my (very large) deck and attached gazebo. They laughed at me

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

Wow. I had to get engineered blueprints, 3 sets that cost me $600, just to do a 20x30 foot open pole barn to put the solar system on. In the woods yet even. MG OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Here in Logan county, I did not need a permit nor inspections to have a 24' X 40' garage built. On Fri

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

You are lucky. Here in Alachua county you need a permit to put up an 8x10 garden storage shed from the box stores.. Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: 200ft^2 or under needs no building permit. At least in WA, so I'm told by somebody who has done this. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT Tractor/trailer trailer size

in the walls, or that space may be used to fill with more concrete for greater strength. http://inhabitat.com/a-10k-tiny-house-3d-printed-in-24-hours/ MG Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: I have been sorta intrigued by these tiny houses that are becoming popular. Most of them seem to be built

Re: [MBZ] What Idiot...

The AC is a circuit. When you pull a vacuum on the low side it also pulls that same vacuum on the high side. It's all connected. If it holds vacuum for a few hours then you add the right amount of whatever freon or cooling agent you want. The right amount depends on what you are using. MG

Re: [MBZ] How in the hell do you catch a 140 diesel on fire?

What is that heavy electrical wire bolt on connection to the left of the air box and the air conditioner pipe. At least I think that may be what those things are. I haven't even looked at a w140 so I may be wrong but the electrical connection looks heavy enough to be a blower motor resistor

Re: [MBZ] Tire Warning

Just over 2 years ago I bought a set of 215-60x15 Pirrelli R4's. They have 32K miles on them now and are doing very nice. I think I'll buy another set when I need new ones. Probably another two years or so. MG Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I think Michelin makes the best tires -- at least

Re: [MBZ] 3rd. Time's the Charm

Well I do have a truck. It's just not real big but it meets my needs, unlike the poor fool in the picture who really needs to reassess. BTW I got a new 4WD tractor that has a loader also. I'm making a new toy for the 3pt on it also. For now anyway. Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: MG

Re: [MBZ] OT $10 Singer sewing machine

-needle-sewing-machine https://www.ebay.com/b/Juki-Industrial-Sewing-Machines/26256/bn_17644433 MG wrote: I am a little hesitant to use Acetone in this case because there seem to be a lot of plastic parts on this thing. I will have to find the on/off

Re: [MBZ] OT $10 Singer sewing machine

rows of stitching. I know it will need a two needle machine. It's funny but my wife had a double needle machine and got rid of it because her mom gave her an old White. Oh well. MG archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: While you're waiting on delivery you might try Deoxit. If that doesn't work

Re: [MBZ] OT $10 Singer sewing machine

I gave it a try and it worked like a champ. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jul 30, 2017 at 7:49 AM, MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: What penetrating oil did you use? I have an older seized machine also. MG __

Re: [MBZ] OT $10 Singer sewing machine

What penetrating oil did you use? I have an older seized machine also. MG Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: SWMBO picked up this non-working machine last week. She sent me a picture, looked like a plastic version, which I wasn't to thrilled about. I was with Floyd at the time, he said &quo

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

That would work. Then I wouldn't even have needed the solar system. Ah well I guess I can't have everything I want. Sure I could. Just have to learn to take off downhill and land going uphill. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 23:05:02 -0400 MG via Mercedes <merce

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

Close enough! Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:56:43 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: For a toy? From Lionel? From China? Surely you jest. Manfred Yes I know, your name isn't Shirley. :-) But my wife's name is ... :-) Craig Craig via Me

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

I'm beginning to see that. Why did I buy a place here in the flats. I should have gone for something up in the mountains. Then I could just pump water into a reservoir with the extra and use it later to generate electricity. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:52:01 -0400 MG

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

For a toy? From Lionel? From China? Surely you jest. Manfred Yes I know, your name isn't Shirley. :-) Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:44:53 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: The difference between all electronic vs transformer and rheostat? P

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 22:22:56 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: OK So I would then need enough of a battery (car type) to run a small inverter (HF type for running drills and such off the car) to produce enough 120 voltage and that

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

The difference between all electronic vs transformer and rheostat? MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:08:31 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I can tell you that modern Lionel transformers will get toasted if you try

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

from the solar array changes a little bit as well as the amps depending on the amount of sun. May not matter much as long as it's close. I don't know enough about that. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 19:48:15 -0600 Craig via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

wonder if it also checks to see how many amps are available also. Doesn't seem like it would though. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: A generator run by a reciprocating engine, whether it be powered by diesel, gasoline or a dry fuel such as natural gas or propane, will always have some

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

since the grid is here anyway. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Jul 2017 21:49:54 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: So wait. When I run a generator during a power out. The frequency on the electricity will continually change with the power being used an

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

to keep up with any changes in the net. I didn't think there were very big fluctuations in all that anyway. Interesting to find that out. MG -D On Jul 29, 2017, at 9:31 PM, MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Right in one as far as you took it. The solar controller reads the

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

in a power out. I wonder if that might trick the solar into starting. H No generator required until the sun stops giving enough power. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I suspect whatever protective relaying or circuitry your solar controller has it would cause the array to go off line

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

And totally waste the power you could get from the sun for free? That would be illogical. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: If it’s grid tie then the only logical place to put the generator would be downstream of the solar array. -D On Jul 29, 2017, at 8:58 PM, G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

happens when you feed 6KW from one generator into another generator that is idling? Does the second generator just overheat and burn out or the electronic controller of it anyway or does it turn into an electric motor and try to overpower the idling gas or diesel motor and turn it faster? MG G Mann

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

. Will the generator burn out because of the power that the solar is feeding into it? Inquiring minds want to know. Or at least mine does. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not being familiar with net metering setups, I couldn’t tell you. Having worked with systems that parallel multiple

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

a switch that I can use if the power is out. That gives me a whopping 15 amps of 120 on a separate outlet. NO more then that no matter how many plugin strips you put on it. MG Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: How would the generator and solar synchronize so that both 60Hz signals are in phase

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

Yeah they will be putting them in here. So what happens if the dam thing goes crazy and says you used more power then you did. How do you prove that? Or someone hacks in and puts info in say you used more. MG Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Manfred wrote: So Dan, what happens when

Re: [MBZ] W123 Rear Bumper

I am by no means certain but I believe they may have used a glue like some of the Silka flex series. They did that on the front fenders in places. MG Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Almost fell off. Poked my head under there. There is a block at each mount in metal bumper to which

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

me no electricity when the power is off and the solar cells could be generating. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I like this idea. It does sound simpler, however, I’m not sure how you would integrate it with the solar unless you have everything go offline when the utility fails, which I

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

The solar would be on the house side. So that's why I want to figure it out. Less money spent on fuel. MG Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Manfred, I think it would all depend on which side of the transfer switch has the solar connected. I think it would be wise to keep it simple and leave

Re: [MBZ] OT This could be very dangerous

If that's the armored car, it's located just 20 miles away if someone needs me to look at it. MG Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Floyd needs this, not too much more to finish and then you'll be ready for the Zombie Apocalypse... https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item=3=10238

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

. MG -D On Jul 29, 2017, at 7:45 PM, MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: So Dan, what happens when you have a solar system that feeds into the net. Right now when the power goes out the solar setup stops putting out power (no 60cps signal seen) so that anyone working on t

Re: [MBZ] Buy Me, You Rascally Wabbit!

So Dan, what happens when you have a solar system that feeds into the net. Right now when the power goes out the solar setup stops putting out power (no 60cps signal seen) so that anyone working on the net is safe. So what happens if the power goes out and the generator comes on after the

Re: [MBZ] 3rd. Time's the Charm

Ach! who needs a truck. Trucks are highly overrated. OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Regardless of what you call it, it's a decent hauler. I don't know what the weight was, but we hauled a lot of fire bricks, bags of clay and sand, etc. when we built the wood fired oven in the back of the ML and it

Re: [MBZ] Mouser

he way across the pond? -D On Jul 25, 2017, at 9:20 AM, MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Ha! I bought something from the Fatherland on June 7. It is logged as recieved and sent from Frankfurt Flughafen by DHL on June 11th with tracking. As of this morning USPS has still

Re: [MBZ] Mouser

Ha! I bought something from the Fatherland on June 7. It is logged as recieved and sent from Frankfurt Flughafen by DHL on June 11th with tracking. As of this morning USPS has still not received it. It looks like it went off to mail hell. I'm still trying to get the store to resend the items.

Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

I'll haul it out of there if he pays me $200. manfred M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: Well, at least the TITLE is clean. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] has anyone tried this turned into R4 compressors should last for the life of the driver

Been thinking about that conversion but I'm not happy with the longevity of the mounts. They still seem to have a problem with breaking. I'm still trying to find out if the MB Nippondenso mount will fit on the 617. Besides my R4 has been working for 4 years now. This afternoon with a temp of

Re: [MBZ] anyone tried this setup

which setup? I think there are two. Rick Hawkins via Mercedes wrote: Folks have any of you ever tried this setup on a 123? i am sick of replacing R4 compressors i think they are getting worse it is not cheap but would be worth it if a sanden lasted at least 6 years which i would expect at

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

Who knows. Some are good some aren't give it a try and let us know. The name brand ones are probably made in China also. You takes your pick and you takes your chances. Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Manfred wrote: If you were going to get one then this might be the better choice. It does

Re: [MBZ] Bear scat?

More like deer that ate something that cause some softer binding. You can see the more normal looking pellets in some places. Seen it like this around here on occasion. Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Doesn't look at all like the bear poop I've seen. I'd figure that for a large dog. Bear

Re: [MBZ] PS hose repair?

If you were going to get one then this might be the better choice. It does 4 more different hose sizes. http://www.ebay.com/itm/71500-Hydraulic-Hydra-Krimp-A-C-hose-crimping-tool-Air-Conditioner-Hose-Fitting-/232298245429?hash=item36160ded35:g:CL8AAOSwOgdYwPcg Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W126 AC Rebuild

The 617 has a small tensioner nut that takes a 10mm socket to release or increase the tension on the belt. It moves the compressor toward or away from the engine after you have loosened the holding bolts. You can see it in the manual pdf 83-522 on page 18 as nut 3 on clamping screw 4. Check

Re: [MBZ] Okie Acres Miami?

Yup. Especially if you don't mind living far from a town. Where I am land is much more expensive now then what it was when we bought the place 45 years ago. Manfred Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Like any place, it requires compromises. Of course, you’re referring to south Florida. You

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage Premium v. Regular Experiment

Don, If I remember correctly ethanol has an octane rating over 100-110 or so. I'd have to look it up. Anyway when the ethanol is added to gas you can see that it will bring the octane of the gas up for less cost then probably anything else. Unfortunately it also brings the mileage that you

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressors

, cast aluminum 603/Nippondenso mount, plus cast aluminum 617/R4 mount (do they make this in aluminum?) plus band saw, plus MIG welder... Mitch On June 18, 2017 at 7:05 PM MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: It's basically the same thing as the using that aftermarket kit

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressors

there a conversion kit to run a ND, or sanyo or some such in place of the GM, or is that only to replace yorkies? MG via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> June 18, 2017 at 2:07 PM Don't care about the hoses. What I want is to be able to use the Nippondenso in place of the R4. Redoing the

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressors

the hose ends from that to connect it in place of the R4. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Well let us know how it does. I have never heard of it being done. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 18, 2017, at 2:07 PM, MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Don't care about the hoses.

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressors

Don't care about the hoses. What I want is to be able to use the Nippondenso in place of the R4. Redoing the hoses is inconsequential. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I doubt it. Hoses are completely different. Sent from my iPhone On Jun 18, 2017, at 1:44 PM, MG via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] AC Compressors

Will the mount for the Nippondenso fit on the 617? Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: 615 engine will have an R4, 603 will have the Nippondenso. Not interchangeable, the R4 won't fit on the 603. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding AC Hoses

I had a local AC repair place in Ocala do that a while ago. Cost less then half of a new hose. Used my old ends with new crimp cups and hose. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Has anyone ever had hoses rebuilt by a local hose supplier, such as Amazon? What did it cost? I am seriously

Re: [MBZ] coupe for Rick

Does that include the rear seat also? Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Rick wrote: What color? ... complete set of 123 coupe seat, arm rest, headrest seat coverings in palomino MBTEX. These are new, still have the box they came in. I paid a little under $900 for them. If anyone out there

Re: [MBZ] OT Renewable Energy project in Utah

Have a friend who years ago got into that. He built a whole big production machine where you dump the food waste in one end which ground it up and mixed with cow sh*t then transported it up into a hopper which distributed it onto a series of belts with a slight downward slope. There were

Re: [MBZ] And back out to the heat....

I bought four of those back when they were $6 on sale. None of them worked after 2 years and none of them were outside in the rain. They were all used sitting on the dash. Thats if you are talking about those red plastic cased ones. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Good idea! Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Now is your change to own one for yourself

Jun 2017 15:20:48 -0400 MG via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I would buy it but I'm not going to open a paypal account just for that. I agree with you there. To bad he doesn't even want to be contacted about buying it any other way. Where do you see that? Click on "Ask

Re: [MBZ] Now is your change to own one for yourself

I would buy it but I'm not going to open a paypal account just for that. To bad he doesn't even want to be contacted about buying it any other way. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Yeah that's a lot of chance for the thing --FT On 6/10/17 11:06 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Wow 23

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

If I remember correctly it was not really hard on the IP itself. They put the controller for electronic solenoid controlled IP in the valley on the pump and had heat destruction problems in the controller. After kits came out that moved the controller to the firewall things went better. Some

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

cedes@okiebenz com <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: MG <trainpain2...@aol.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims Chinese replicas on ebay but supposedly decent ones rated by german transit authority. Search archives. On May 31, 2017 4:02 AM, "MG via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

I would have thought that you were past that stage. Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: RB wrote: Who is going to do the cooking and cleaning? That and breastfeeding. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

Granny of course! Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 31/05/2017 5:02 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Tsk tsk tsk...Such prurient thoughts. You should be thinking of parts, for the repairs. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 31/05/2017 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: damn boy you

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

Tsk tsk tsk...Such prurient thoughts. You should be thinking of parts, for the repairs. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 31/05/2017 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: damn boy you gonna have a regular compound out there in the boonies. I guess we can all drive our dizzels down

[MBZ] Bundt rims

Who was it that had some 15" bundt wheels for sale? ___ 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 Looks Familiar

From your place to his? Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I didn’t catch that either. I rest my case about the guy’s integrity. -D On May 30, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Somehow I missed the punch line, or maybe I didn't read the ad last night:

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

It could be. I've had that showing on the Toyota for something like 5 or 6 years now after it rolled. They repaired everything but the light came on about 5-6 months after that. I've replaced the the cap and it didn't help so it is probably the hoses somewhere at the tank. I gave up trying to

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