Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Michael Canfield
I mow ditches with my zero turn. Works fine as long as tires are soft enough in rear to get good traction. Wide and stable makes for a good side hill machine. Mike On Aug 10, 2013 4:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: If I find something reasonable I would not mind replacing my

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Michael Canfield
My experience with Onan says they are super smooth, very powerful, run pretty much forever and drink gas like it was still under a buck a gallon.lol. Is that true about this machine? Mike On Aug 10, 2013 8:36 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Kaleb wrote: Is it diesel? Nope. Twin

Re: [MBZ] 300SD battery/alternator problem

2013-08-09 Thread Michael Canfield
You need to get it away from that mechanic before he has your harness cut, spliced and f'ed up. He has no clue what he is doing. The glow plugs should do that. They have in every one I have owned. Garages these days! Can't even find one around here that can balance tires right. Literally,

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

2013-08-08 Thread Michael Canfield
The Ford 6.0 is an IH engine. It is a good, solid design that Ford screwed up by not listening to IH. The 6.0 should not have been released in the US market before clean enough fuel was available here. IIRC the original design is German and works just fine with European fuel. Ford was stupid.

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

2013-08-08 Thread Michael Canfield
If I was in the market for a new light duty pickup it would be a Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4 gasser. Nice ride, best prices I have seen, efficient, powerful, reliable. Mike On Aug 8, 2013 1:02 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 08/08/2013 11:08 AM, Dieselhead wrote: I think the new

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

2013-08-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an r3500 Chevy crewcab with 6.2 and sm465 4 speed tranny. The 6.2 is efficient but not powerful like a Cummins or Powerstroke. If you drive it completely the opposite of the Benz it is cheap to run and reliable. If you run it hard it

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

2013-08-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Hahahaha. Mine is like driving a narrow school bus. Long, slow, crude vinyl, plastic and steel interior and usually full of kids. Mike On Aug 8, 2013 2:29 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 08/08/2013 1:16 PM, Fmiser wrote: Randy wrote: However, I also have to admit that I

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

2013-08-08 Thread Michael Canfield
covers so maybe to injectors? What year is your Chevy Mike? Randy On 08/08/2013 1:36 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an r3500 Chevy crewcab with 6.2 and sm465 4 speed tranny. The 6.2 is efficient but not powerful like a Cummins

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

2013-08-08 Thread Michael Canfield
See below On Aug 8, 2013 3:24 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Fmiser wrote: Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit 6.2L? Not as trouble free as an MB, but close. Michael wrote: Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an r3500

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

2013-08-08 Thread Michael Canfield
. Michael wrote: Comparing to the Benz.it is WAY easier to work on Fmiser wrote: I disagree. My 123s are much less likely to have seized fasteners, has more replaceable components, and is engineered for maintenance. I think. :) Michael wrote: My truck

Re: [MBZ] 123 Wagon Project in PA

2013-08-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Nice. Wish I had the extra cash. I would love to have a wagon. Mike On Aug 7, 2013 1:08 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Looks like this could be a good deal for someone who has the time to put it all back together:

Re: [MBZ] Who change the Vegemite?

2013-08-06 Thread Michael Canfield
Lots of rain makes for large fruit with less flavor. Mike On Aug 5, 2013 1:33 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 4, 2013 8:33 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: nothing grown in california seems to have any taste anymore. worst fruit i know of, at least WA

Re: [MBZ] Who change the Vegemite?

2013-08-06 Thread Michael Canfield
You hit it Gary. Buying fresh, local produce is the best. But our tastes have been spoiled by cheap shipping from all over the world so sometimes local grown isn't as tasty, or big, or colorful, or whatever as you see at the market. Mike On Aug 5, 2013 12:54 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Really! Jabba is trying. Why must certain folks try to stir up the past? So the man made a statement about not being able to get a factory original #'s matching, super polished, gold plated key and tumbler set and now we are on our own on everything. I value the knowledge on this list. I

Re: [MBZ] 1985 W123 Differential

2013-08-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Any year 123 diff will bolt in. Only 85 will have the right ratio. I run a 79 diff in my 83, I forget the ratio but it is lower so makes the hills easier around here. 85 torque converter with a NA diff makes a hot rod off the line...lol Mike On Aug 5, 2013 1:26 AM, Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] Who change the Vegemite?

2013-08-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Blood oranges ROCK! Mike On Aug 3, 2013 4:44 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: the best oranges i've ever eaten were blood oranges bought at a grove in central florida i at a diner in bradenton last year at a diner and the bus boy was carrying a glass of orange juice. i told him

Re: [MBZ] Chainsaws

2013-08-04 Thread Michael Canfield
It seems to me that the ethanol mix gas goes bad way faster. In days compared go months for the non-ethanol stuff. I end up with ethanol gas in my dual sport bike and if it sits for a few days it is a bear to start unless I drain the bowl and get fresh gas into the carb. Then it fires right up.

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-04 Thread Michael Canfield
X2 Mike On Aug 4, 2013 6:17 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Allan wrote: Pancreatic cancer is pretty much a death sentence no matter what you do... Shoulda/woulda/coulda - Rick Simpson oil. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Wagon Owner on Crack?

2013-08-03 Thread Michael Canfield
I know nothing of a valley pan gasket on a MBZ. On anything else I have messed with there is no coolant leak possible there. What say the masses? Mike On Aug 3, 2013 7:22 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Long story short: My valley pan gasket was leaking coolant which requires a lot of

Re: [MBZ] 240D crackhead perhaps

2013-08-03 Thread Michael Canfield
Interesting, I have never seen a w123 dash with English measurements. Thought they were all Metric. Mike On Aug 3, 2013 6:15 AM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Considering what those nut jobs who find an tidy up old Merc Diesels are charging, that is not too way out there. Looks

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels

2013-08-03 Thread Michael Canfield
As far as that JD goes it is not even in the same league as the crap JD's you get at the box stores. Looks can be very deceiving. If it is not an oil leaking pos and steering, linkages, etc are tight then it is a great machine. They run forever. Attachments are well built and parts are readily

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels

2013-08-03 Thread Michael Canfield
So I see they do make snowblowers for some zero turn machines. Cub Cadet does not offer one for mine as a front mounted blower would make traction and steering impossible. I am looking at mounting one on the rear and making a rear facing seat over the front wheels. Should work great with a set

Re: [MBZ] Yelp is evil.

2013-08-03 Thread Michael Canfield
No truer words have ever been spoken... Mike On Aug 3, 2013 11:12 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: my experience is that when someone is super pleased, they tell me about it, but when someone is the slightest bit upset, they go tell the world about it. On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at

Re: [MBZ] Jaime diesel mower

2013-08-03 Thread Michael Canfield
Yes. And that makes them good at getting close. Better watch out for hitting things with the tail end though. Mike Mike On Aug 3, 2013 9:20 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Mountain Man wrote: Come get this mower:

Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt????

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Esh
Is it normal to have 3 washers on this bolt? mike On Aug 1, 2013, at 12:38 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: Hi All: My son was driving his 3-pedal 1980 240D ( with about 300K mi.) yesterday when the car began to run warm. Suddenly he heard a loud PLINK, and something falling out of the

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
I am doing that next time I have the welder or torch fired up. Maybe I will braze a washer on and polish it all up to look like a brass key head. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 9:28 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Weld a washer to stub key. An excellent idea! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 2, 2013, at

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Nah, just cover the cheapo steel washer with brazing, file/sand to make it even and pollish it up to a nice brass finish. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 9:39 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Michael Canfield wrote: I am doing that next time I have the welder or torch fired up. Maybe I

Re: [MBZ] Jabba parts

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Maybe stone would be nice too. I have a couple friends that make stone jewelery and such. They could make a sweet new key head. Would not be cheap though. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 10:21 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Nah, just cover the cheapo steel washer with brazing, file/sand

Re: [MBZ] 240D Mystery Bolt????

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Yep. They are what is supposed to keep the bolt from getting loose as the engine goes through different temps. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 1:00 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I wondered the same when I first saw it, but found pictures of MB crank bolts online that also had them. Does

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Exactly. It wouldn't be a bad idea if it weren't for the exemtions they allow themselves. That is just wrong. Mike On Aug 2, 2013 5:34 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Of course the Democrats are really saying Make everybody an even level of poor which isn't a great solution

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Michael Canfield
Here is some more wonderful news: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/30/glyphosate-toxicity.aspx? Mike On Aug 2, 2013 7:53 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: If you're 90 years old and confined to your bed barely

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer [was Re: Roger?]

2013-08-01 Thread Michael Canfield
I will not pay, nor will I seek the care of a doctor that I cannot afford to pay cash. Either that or they will arrest me, seize my property and pay for my care while incarcerated. Mike On Aug 1, 2013 3:23 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: If the Canadian government will only let them charge

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer [was Re: Roger?]

2013-08-01 Thread Michael Canfield
I am not going to pay, period. They will probably try to sieze my personal property, I sold it all already, on paper. Mike On Aug 1, 2013 5:03 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Oh, but they do! The Republican majority Supreme Court upheld Obamacare so it's

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-01 Thread Michael Canfield
Damn Gary, It disturbs me a little that I tend to agree with most of what you say lately..hahha. Just ribbin.. Mike On Aug 1, 2013 11:22 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: well, yeah, we desperately need death panels. the reality is that spending millions to keep a 90 year

Re: [MBZ] Anyone ever successfully obtain a title by surety bond in Illinois?

2013-07-31 Thread Michael Canfield
For older cars that have not been registered in several years many states purge the records after so many years. In other words, when you go in and fill out the statement of ownership and a lost title form and they look in the records the only documentation they have is what you have provided

Re: [MBZ] Anyone ever successfully obtain a title by surety bond in Illinois?

2013-07-31 Thread Michael Canfield
PS: Good luck in Michigan. They have the worst dmv I have ever dealt with. There is litterally NO way to recover lost paperwork if there is no info in their system. Mike On Jul 31, 2013 8:38 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: For older cars that have not been registered

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer [was Re: Roger?]

2013-07-31 Thread Michael Canfield
I think increases in cancer are a misleading statistic. I do not disagree that there is a lot of cancer out there but a lot of it went un-noticed before more modern testing practices made it easier to find. Many folks may have led a decent life if the tumor had been just left alone rather than

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-07-30 Thread Michael Canfield
Those wasps are what I am allergic to. Nasty, aggressive, territorial and just plain evil creatures. They are so common on cars that sit around for any time here that it is like dodging life seeking bullets in a war for a guy who is allergic to them to be able to work on old cars. Seriously.

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-30 Thread Michael Canfield
instructions precisely then you can do the job and end your frustrations. Mike On Jul 30, 2013 10:12 AM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: My next step is to get one of the pumps that we have tried tested by Bosch Service Center. If it checks out, I try the install myself. If it is junk I buy

Re: [MBZ] Just when things were going well...

2013-07-30 Thread Michael Canfield
Let it cool. If bubbles and pressure happen as soon as you start it then you have either a cracked head or block or blown head gasket. Or, get a pressure tester from FLAPS and do a leakdown test on the cooling system. Mike On Jul 30, 2013 9:51 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Took my

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-30 Thread Michael Canfield
On Jul 30, 2013 11:43 AM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: Latest developments - My garage guy said he can get new pump from his supplier in California for $600. Is $600.00 for new pump realistic? I thought it would be much more. Mike Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-07-30 Thread Michael Canfield
, 2013 at 7:38 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Those wasps are what I am allergic to. Nasty, aggressive, territorial and just plain evil creatures. They are so common on cars that sit around for any time here that it is like dodging life seeking bullets in a war

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-07-30 Thread Michael Canfield
at 7:38 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Those wasps are what I am allergic to. Nasty, aggressive, territorial and just plain evil creatures. They are so common on cars that sit around for any time here that it is like dodging life seeking bullets in a war for a guy who

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer [was Re: Roger?]

2013-07-30 Thread Michael Canfield
Look up Rick Simpson Oil. Mike On Jul 30, 2013 10:57 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 30 Jul 2013 21:24:46 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Sure hope nobody hoped he got it. All kidding aside that sucks and you would have thought they would have found a

Re: [MBZ] Roger?

2013-07-30 Thread Michael Canfield
Rick Simpson Oil is the cure. Look it up. Hope Roger does too. Hope you get well if you are reading this Roger! Mike On Jul 30, 2013 10:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Sure hope nobody hoped he got it. All kidding aside that sucks and you would have thought they would

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-29 Thread Michael Canfield
following this thread agonizing for Michael with the continued frustration of things not working right, over and over and over. Now, however, we have definitive proof that his mechanic has not the first clue about timing a Benz injection pump. If I were closer I would come and do it for him

Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again

2013-07-28 Thread Michael Canfield
Lets the heat out faster after my black 300d with dark tint sits in the sun. Mike On Jul 28, 2013 8:32 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Dan wrote: The best sunroof MB ever had, IMHO, was in the W123 chassis where they had the manual sunroof with the T handle. Yep. My '84

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-27 Thread Michael Esh
as it will be way out of time. Sorry that I have to say that but timing is a very specific thing and it's hard enough to get it right when you are right there, to tell if it's right from a general description is impossible. Manfred Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:11:38 -0400 From: Michael Esh michael

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-27 Thread Michael Canfield
needs to be turning the engine with a bar and socket on the crankshaft so he can see exactly when fuel delivery starts. Sounds like you need a mechanic that has a clue what he is doing instead of a parts replacer doing a bunch of guesswork. Mike On Jul 27, 2013 7:41 AM, Michael Esh michael

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-27 Thread Michael Canfield
So, how close to Mike is the nearest lister that has a clue about how to get this thing running? Sounds like maybe he just needs a day of fiddling around by someone who knows just how precise Diesel timing needs to be. Mike On Jul 27, 2013 9:37 AM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: Yes, I am

Re: [MBZ] More ac

2013-07-27 Thread Michael Canfield
A corroded connection or bad wire can read good with the low current of your meter but not conduct well enough to handle the load of the compressor. Mike On Jul 27, 2013 3:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: In about to set this 95 e300 on fire. All tests point to bad pbu, yet I

Re: [MBZ] More ac

2013-07-27 Thread Michael Canfield
Sounds like you fiddled with the right loose connection. I would clean up any related plugs with a mild contact cleaner before finishing up to prevent the old now I am done, check this out, shit, it won't work AGAIN!. Mike On Jul 27, 2013 8:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-26 Thread Michael Canfield
In that case he probably should install the pump the way he knows how to do it. Sounds like he knows how to do it right so the problem is likely elsewhere. Mike On Jul 26, 2013 8:59 AM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: The saga continues. I have the new /used pump installed at 180 degrees

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-26 Thread Michael Canfield
Can you put the original pump back on and make it run just like when you started out? That will be the test of the install procedure. Sounds like it is time to put it back and start from scratch. Mike On Jul 26, 2013 11:17 AM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: Yes, we have tried

Re: [MBZ] 111/112/108/109 Re: 108/111 Euro Headlights For Sale

2013-07-26 Thread Michael Canfield
That deserves an ATTABOY! HAHAHA! Give 'em hell Grant! Mike On Jul 26, 2013 1:17 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Just called my local IRS and they advised me they only take whole cars. ;)) When I ask how their request to be excluded from Obamacare was working, they hung up on me...

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-26 Thread Michael Esh
Thanks Manfred. I stopped by the shop today and watched him set it up with #1 on the compression stroke then roll the engine over and watched the fuel spurt out and the timing mark stop at 24 degrees. Does this mean it is in the proper range? The weird thing is the mechanic had supposedly

Re: [MBZ] York compressor

2013-07-26 Thread Michael Canfield
My 79 300CD, NA, has a York. Mike On Jul 27, 2013 12:00 AM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: My '79 300TD (non turbo) had a GM R4. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, July 26, 2013 10:21 PM

Re: [MBZ] USPS

2013-07-25 Thread Michael Canfield
The USPS is NOT government owned...any more. Mike On Jul 24, 2013 11:44 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Noticing something quirky about USPS: 'Few days ago, first class letter from Goldsboro, NC, to Glenmont, Ohio, (570 miles) 16 hours; small, priority mail pkg (oil analysis

Re: [MBZ] USPS

2013-07-25 Thread Michael Canfield
it.. Grant... On Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 9:48 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com writes: The USPS is NOT government owned...any more. It is ostensibly self-funded, but it is still under the control of congress. Allan

Re: [MBZ] USPS

2013-07-25 Thread Michael Canfield
Really? Because I heard Andrew say he was willing to pay more to get more government. Either way I would say, and I think Grant may agree, that we are already being robbed. Mike On Jul 25, 2013 2:36 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:48:14 -0400 Michael Canfield

Re: [MBZ] USPS

2013-07-25 Thread Michael Canfield
str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com writes: The USPS is NOT government owned...any more. It is ostensibly self-funded, but it is still under the control of congress. Allan -- Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] USPS

2013-07-25 Thread Michael Canfield
Herd, not heard, where did that a come from? Mike On Jul 25, 2013 4:29 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Andrew says: Well, certainly D.C. is a very fiscally strong, vibrant city. Andrew, you are dripping with irony again. The sheople hearders must have a pretty home to make

Re: [MBZ] USPS

2013-07-25 Thread Michael Canfield
After some research I retract my previous statement. The USPS is a govrnment agency. I was going on the word of my father in law who retired from the USPS. You would think he would know..but.. Mike On Jul 25, 2013 9:46 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: The USPS is NOT

Re: [MBZ] WD40

2013-07-21 Thread Michael Canfield
From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] WD40 Message-ID: CALHJ_1DqiN8q-DLAk0wjobuH0QTg=5kqlftrou8q2bd6gpn...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I can agree it is not fish oil

Re: [MBZ] WD40

2013-07-21 Thread Michael Canfield
thought maybe fish oil would be an aliphatic hydrocarbon that would not be listed toxic Maybe there are many others. I'll have to do some reading, I am curious. Mike On Jul 21, 2013 3:26 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Does aliphatic hydrocarbon translate to solvent, naptha

Re: [MBZ] WD40

2013-07-21 Thread Michael Canfield
I guess, to answer my own question, it appears everything from mineral oil to stoddard solvent, naptha and kerosene are considered non-toxic due to ingestion according to the poison control center. Interesting. Mike On Jul 21, 2013 4:00 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Oh

Re: [MBZ] WD40

2013-07-20 Thread Michael Canfield
of argument a little kid thats losing an argument badly makes. Go camp out at the WD40 factory and catch a picture of a truck dripping a little water. Claim the water smells like fish and I'll give you a little credence. -Curt Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:13:59 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk

Re: [MBZ] 4 Mercedes * Package Deal* $4200

2013-07-20 Thread Michael Canfield
No. Most allow you to stuff them right full of junk of all varieties to add weight. Mike On Jul 20, 2013 12:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Does the crusher deduct for non-metal, e.g. plastic interiors? On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 9:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] WD- 40

2013-07-19 Thread Michael Canfield
My only problem with Snopes and the fish oil thing is that the info they state is NOT what it says on the MSDS for WD40! All of you keep arguing and quoting Snopes. Look at the MSDS yourself. Mike On Jul 11, 2013 11:52 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Rich wrote: Funny, I juwt read

Re: [MBZ] WD- 40

2013-07-19 Thread Michael Canfield
http://wd40.com/about-us/myths-legends-fun-facts/ This link says, in so many words, that there is no fish oil. So far that is the strongest argument I see that it does NOT contain fish oil. Mike On Jul 19, 2013 3:25 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: My only problem with Snopes

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2013-07-19 Thread Michael Canfield
All I am saying is that is does not say what they say it says. Mike On Jul 19, 2013 6:10 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: The MSDS doesn't say it IS fish oil so you haven't provided any proof either... -Curt Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:25:24 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk

Re: [MBZ] Homemade Trans fluid/acetone penetrant

2013-07-10 Thread Michael Canfield
Doesn't matter what brand of tools you use here in the land of salt and rust. If the fitting is rusted badly even a Snap-On will round them off. I have learned that patience is key. Heat gently, spray, tap with small brass hammer, try to turn gently with good wrench, repeat until it comes

Re: [MBZ] Cause of Frisco crash: Poor piloting plus no glide path?

2013-07-09 Thread Michael Canfield
Knowing very little about airplane construction I would think that all electrical connections and components would be well insulated and water tight. Is this true? Mike On Jul 9, 2013 9:12 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel marme...@gmail.com wrote: At 7:00 PM -0400 7/8/13, Rich Thomas wrote: leaking

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 Mercedes Benz 300 d

2013-07-09 Thread Michael Canfield
inspction or you know what it will cost to get it through inspection. On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 5:47 PM, Mike Esh michael...@mac.com wrote: It is beginning to look that way. I have not given up yet. Michael E. Esh 231-286-2344 On Jul 8, 2013, at 2:51 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Wow! That is crazy! Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Setting my hubs

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Rich, You better check that spec again2mm is way too loose. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Cause of Frisco crash: Poor piloting plus no glide path?

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
I think this just gives me one more reason to drive one of my antique cars/trucks and see the sights along the way. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Setting my hubs

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Yeah, what Curt said. It's been a while. Sorry. Mike On Jul 8, 2013 1:15 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I believe the spec is 0.01-0.02mm, I use 0.0005 which is between lines on my HF dial indicator. -Curt Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 07:53:35 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk

Re: [MBZ] AC and alternators?

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Bad battery or loose or dirty terminals. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
on my phone someday. Mike On Jul 8, 2013 2:00 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 8 Jul 2013 06:25:09 -0400 Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Wow! That is crazy! Mike What is crazy? You didn't quote anything from the previous post. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 84 Mercedes Benz 300 d

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Fred, How far is that from you? Mike On Jul 8, 2013 1:55 PM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: Not mine. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From: fred.s...@verizon.net fred.s...@verizon.net To: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, July 8, 2013

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
HTC Evo 4g lte. Android OS. Not the phones fault, I just don't pay attention and hit buttons too fast. Mike On Jul 8, 2013 2:16 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Jul 8, 2013, at 1:04 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe I will get the hang of trimming

Re: [MBZ] SLS vid

2013-07-08 Thread Michael Canfield
Drool drool. So just what does one of those go for? Gorgeous. Mike On Jul 7, 2013 1:30 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=haR2Q4JfWdchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haR2Q4JfWdc --R __**_

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D (nowback to AT?) ; -)

2013-07-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Gotta agree with Gerry on this one. I love the faint sound of the turbo on my 83 300d. Maybe my 2.5 straight pipe exhaust has something to do with it...lol Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Cause of Frisco crash: Poor piloting plus no glide path?

2013-07-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Sounds like someone is in a world of trouble. Mike On Jul 7, 2013 8:41 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: snipA San Francisco airport spokesman said a component of the airport's instrument landing system that tracks an incoming aeroplane's glide path has been out of service

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D (nowback to AT?) ; -)

2013-07-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Ah..guess I should pay more attention eh? Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] NOW TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D (nowback to AT?) ; -)

2013-07-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Every w123 I have driven you could hear the turbo. My ears are very sensitive to high frequencies and mechanical noises in general. I guess I am actually listening for it every time I drive. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] TURBOCHARGER --*** WAS Transmission W124 91 300D (now back to AT?) ; -)

2013-07-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Hey Larry, I don't know for sure but that name is what a waste gate does. Mike On Jul 7, 2013 12:30 PM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks Kaleb -- I am reviewing the WSM sections on the Turbo - I need your help on determining the names of the parts. I always thought I knew what a

Re: [MBZ] Haters come hate!

2013-07-07 Thread Michael Canfield
Argh! To the pic and the coolant comment. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Fundraising......Monsanto Sucks!

2013-07-06 Thread Michael Canfield
Excellent. I will be glad to bear some of your viewpoints on the topics they bring up. Mike ___ 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] One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Maybe a Chevette? Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Black smoke and loping at idle.

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
I agree on this IF the pump is not sitting on a shelf somewhere. A complete engine with a closed fuel system is a whole different story than a pump with old fuel and air in it sitting in storage. Did either pump have protective caps to cover the ports installed before storage? I do, however,

Re: [MBZ] OT Fundraising......Monsanto Sucks!

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Just off the top of my head go to Fuckmonsanto.org. and see what there is there to read up on lately. Mike ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300SD Transmission not transmitting past 1

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
I am late to chime in but has anyone mentioned to make sure the kickdown switch under the throttle pedal is coming back up and functioning properly? Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Turbo One for Henifay

2013-07-05 Thread Michael Canfield
Maybe 450 horsepowers, 820nm.Wow! I want one. Mike On Jul 5, 2013 10:46 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: It is not opened 403 horsepowers http://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=YlwTxw-027ofeature=c4-**

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
That is exactly why my friend Jon loves his $450 85 td. It looks awesome until you look under it..and people comment about it all of the time. Mike On Jul 4, 2013 11:38 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I see lots of 450SLs down here that people think are worth a small fortune. And

Re: [MBZ] It's not just a car, it's a lifestyle.

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
On Jul 4, 2013, at 11:44 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: That is exactly why my friend Jon loves his $450 85 td. It looks awesome until you look under it..and people comment about it all of the time. Mike On Jul 4, 2013 11:38 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I see lots of 450SLs

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes OMG model

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Now if they were 20's and had tires that fit the wheels. Actually might not look bad. I don't understand the tires that look too narrow for the wheel thing. I can see the big wheel/low sidewall for cornering but when some of these cars appear to have the rear quarter panel riding on the

Re: [MBZ] OT YouTube Vid Woman fakes injury in court

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Amazing. How immature to smack her on the way by. Quite the delayed reaction she has going on there. Wow! And I bet she tried to sue. Mike On Jul 4, 2013 10:56 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: She must be a retired soccer player --R On 7/4/13 2:24 AM, Chris

Re: [MBZ] One for Henifay

2013-07-04 Thread Michael Canfield
I like the under the hood pics. Never had the chance to see under the hood of a right hand drive w123. Looks like a nice ride for the money. Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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