The problem is more likely the engine is running too slow. The 85 Andrew
has is higher geared and turns lower rpm's at the same speed as most w123's.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 4:48 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 06/12/2012 1:52 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:26 PM,
16:57:06 -0500
From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
turbodieselwagon
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Don't forget the Ford LTD Country Squire Estate Wagon. Wow what a
namelol
Mike
On Dec 5, 2012 2:33 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Not a Benz, but...
A name almost as bad as the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d' Elegance. Sp?
Mike
On Dec 5, 2012 2:45 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Don't forget the Ford LTD Country Squire Estate Wagon. Wow what a
namelol
Mike
On Dec 5, 2012 2:33 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote
I can believe ten around town. I had a Bonneville that would pull that
around town easy. The 455 hardly has to run with all of it's torque. The
Rochester Q'jet that came on those cars had smaller primaries than most
2bbl carbs of the time. If you had a very light foot you could get some
pretty
manages high 20's in mileage but back when it was
new, that was good mileage.
These days, any Honda Accord or Toyota Camry will outdo it quite easily.
Randy
On 05/12/2012 2:42 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
I can believe ten around town. I had a Bonneville that would pull that
around town
Nova Omega Ventura Apollo. Stick a big block in any of them and hang on
tight. Had a 340hp 327 small block in a 4 door Nova..ate big block
cars off the line bad.
Mike
On Dec 5, 2012 6:34 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Randy Bennell wrote:
Yes, Brian's Ventura will spin the rear
Other than aircraft and stationary engines I can't think of any.
Interesting question.
Mike
On Dec 3, 2012 7:57 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
..Hmm. There are of course plenty of cars out there with chain-driven
cams,
and a few with gear-driven ones... but was an engine ever made with no
Wow. Parts car is kinda harsh isn't it? Looks like a nice body that could
be put back to a reasonable operating condition and enjoyed for many
years. Maybe TLC just means that maintenance had been neglected and it
just needs a good servicing. Used parts are all over all of our cars, I am
not
Good morning Wilton. Working here. About 60 degrees here in NY
today...How is the weather in NC?
Mike
On Dec 3, 2012 9:50 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Well, the electrons are flowing, anyway.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To:
A nap sounds good. Too much to do in nice weather. Enjoy yours.
Mike
On Dec 3, 2012 9:58 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Sunny, 59; s'posed to go to 73 today, 75 tomorrow.
Well, I may as well take a nap. ;)
Wilton
- Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk
Bad ground, loose connection on alternator, weak regulator or alternator.
Probably nothing to do with the indicators seeing other things light up.
Mike
On Dec 3, 2012 4:29 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Any idea why the parking brake indicator, brake wear indicator and low
fuel
If the idle is set too low the same lights will come on until the engine is
revved up a bit and the alternator starts charging better. I am still
betting on a loose ground or weak alternator.(alternator mounted securely?
Mine wasn't.another story.). Engine to chassis ground good?
Mike
On Dec
Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote:
On Nov 30, 2012, at 1:16 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
wrote:
Is there a higher amperage alternator available that is a direct bolt in
for a 1983 300d?
Look on eBay. My kid needs one for his non stock subwoofer amp.
Rick
Who cannot
Been doing some reading, nothing for sure yet. Looks like the eBay ones
are for either newer models or older na models.
Mike
On Dec 1, 2012 1:31 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:10:12 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Michael Canfield wrote:
Local
Is there a higher amperage alternator available that is a direct bolt in
for a 1983 300d?
Thanks, Mike
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Yep. You can also try spraying some mild contact cleaner in the hazard
switch and rock it back and forth a few times. Almost certainly the
problem.
Mike
On Nov 28, 2012 5:51 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
It's the hazard switch. It can probably be taken apart and
Using cheap parts is sometimes the only way to get by. I agree, don't
rebuild the whole front end if all you can afford is cheap, just replace
what you need to get by.
Make sure the bolts in the swaybar aren't rusted so badly that they are
going to snap off if you try to replace the upper
Hell, what's new about that? Been huntin deer with a 12ga Ford for years
here in rural NY.
Mike
On Nov 22, 2012 6:15 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
FYI:
http://cap-news.com/story.php?id=200601017
Best,
Tim
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For new and
money in the end.
Especially if you're paying someone to do the work.
Unless your car has one foot in the grave and you don't expect it to last
another year... then put all the garbage you want on it!
Jaime
On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
wrote:
Using
Sure has..lol
Mike
On Nov 21, 2012 12:20 PM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
We finally got back to the moose, it has been a while.
Rusty Cullens
buyMBparts, Inc.
6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 260
Atlanta, GA 30360
800-741-5252
770-452-7320
-Original
Not to sound like a broken record but when they do the alignment the first
thing that should be done is to check for proper ride height. Alignment
cannot be done correctly if the ride height is not right. How many 30 year
old cars still sit at the proper height?
There is no way to adjust the
That thing would get some ebay body panels and such and I would have a
pocket full of money. Paint it nice, keep it insured well and aim for
another bigger deer.
Mike
On Nov 20, 2012 7:35 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA !
On Tue, Nov 20, 2012 at 6:27 PM, Kaleb C.
I would bet on a carrier bearing for driveshaft support and a chain drive
to get the speed up from the 540rpm pto. Likely back then the truck rear
had way low gears, like in the high 5's or 6's and even with tall tires
20mph would need a 2:1 ratio sprocket setup. Neat idea.
Mike
On Nov 20, 2012
Drive a Saab...the odd shape is supposed to be designed to handle moose
hits.
Mike
On Nov 20, 2012 7:47 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Bambi is nothing, you want damage go hit Bullwinkle. A really small moose
is as big as a really big deer.
Hit a 1200# moose and you don't
Stick some of those rubber block spacers in the sagging coils and be good
til the springs sag some more. Or put in new springs if you are feelin'
spendy.
Mike
On Nov 20, 2012 8:15 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:
Can we do this ourselves?
Or, in shop with 2-wheel alignment
I heard homeowners insurance is trying to keep from paying for porches made
of foreign materials.
Mike
On Nov 20, 2012 8:46 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I still
carry full coverage on my Porsche
RLE
Is that house insurance for the stationary porch? Wouldn't the porch just
Are there loose parts in the front end? If there are no loose parts in the
steering then the toe is not likely the issue. If there are loose
balljoints or rubber bushings at the top of the spindle assy then the
caster or camber could be off. If all of the front end parts are tight
check for
My neighbor put a hot running Chevy 250 inline 6 in an old Oliver 66. He
got clocked @ 60mph skidding logs down a state highway. Cop didn't give
him a ticket because he was afraid of getting laughed out of the station
house for writing a farm tractor a ticket for speeding on a 55mph road.
Mike
I thought about something like that. I also thought about setting him up
with one of HTC Evo 4g phones, rooted and flashed to Boost or Cricket.
Then I thought about Cody trying to figure it out when it messes up. Not a
good thought, he would get frustrated and not use it.
So, for under $200 he
Wow! Talk about corruption. They obviously are running their own agenda
and have no care in the world for what the majority actually wants.
Mike
On Nov 14, 2012 2:02 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
So this morning I went on the local cable show, my counterpart was
I had in mind the first. But if you want to take it as the second that
works too.
Mike
On Nov 15, 2012 11:34 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Wow! Talk about corruption. They obviously are running their own agenda
and have no care in the world for what the majority actually wants.
That is what I told him. That way he can have the best of both worlds at a
good price with no contract to worry about.
Thanks to all for the good advice.
Mike
On Nov 15, 2012 4:17 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 10:27 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
wrote
every month and after 18 months of current payments the price
will be down to $40 per month. The phone was $99 so worth it to give it a
try for a few months and see how it works.
Thanks again, Mike
On Nov 14, 2012 2:30 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 8:17 PM, Michael
so, of course, after all, It's been only nearly 56 years.)
Wilton
- Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s
Thanks
- Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 7:54 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s
Lol. I think it's around $600 a month now. Not too shabby for a single
guy with included
I guess he will be in The States for a while yet so he is going to go with
a Sprint everything plan as it appears they allow him to suspend service
with no penalties if he needs to. He can then get whatever cheapo phone
when he does get sent abroad.
Thanks for the info and tips,
Mike
On Nov 13,
and that in rural area
they don't work as well. Is there any truth to that?
Thanks again, Mike
On Nov 13, 2012 7:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Michael Canfield wrote:
I guess he will be in The States for a while yet so he is going to go
with
a Sprint everything plan as it appears
Hey Guys,
Our new Marine wants to get a cel phone. Can any of you suggest a
carrier that will provide him with good service hear and abroad? How about
the best price for active service members? Anything elese he should think
about when shopping for a phone?
Thanks for your help!
Mike
I couldn't have said it better.
THANK YOU!
Mike and Family
On Nov 11, 2012 1:38 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
I know many of you on the list are veterans of the armed forces, and spent
many of your strongest years in the service of the United States and other
nations instead of pursuing
adjustment. If the primer
pump is original and leaks when you operate it, replace that. Fuel return
lines leaking? They'll be wet to the touch. Injectors which have more
than 100k miles are suspect. Air filter clogged?
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Michael Canfield slozuk
Opels were sold along with the Buick line when they were imported by GM.
Mike
On Nov 7, 2012 7:59 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Nov 7, 2012 7:32 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote:
Opel (German version of GM) has just entered the Oz market
. If you do you can scratch the hose nipple on the
injector, and create a leak that can't be fixed.
Don't ask me how I know this
Dan
On Nov 11, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Fmiser wrote:
Michael Canfield wrote:
Return lines are the oem cloth covered line and are dry
as a bone. Have not pulled
air
just as easily!) you could end up stranded somewhere.
Dan
On Nov 11, 2012, at 2:37 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
Just went out and looked for a couple minutesthere is a wet
spot
under the primer pump. Time for a new one of those first.
Mike
Nice story Wilton. I saw a lot of nice MBZ cars while flying through NC @
85mph with my black w123 the other day. I only saw one other 123 the whole
trip from NY to SC and back.
Mike
On Nov 11, 2012 6:20 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
At about noon today, I was cruising at about 75+ mph
Funny. Me too.
Mike
On Nov 11, 2012 7:27 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
That causes me to remember how MB drivers used to wave at each other as
they drove about back in the late'70s. These days I always wave at any
other 123 I see but usually the people look at me like I'm a
.
Anyway, I am whipped. Have a good night All.
Mike
On Nov 10, 2012 9:40 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
He says to tell all of you thank you for the best wishes and all and that
he is glad to be of service to Our Country!
Mike
On Nov 9, 2012 4:30 PM, clay monroe redgh
in Charleston, aka SWMBO,
for the acronym-challenged).
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, the old 300d made it to Parris Island to pick up our new Marine!
Happy about the car, ecstatic about seeing Cody graduate tomorrow!
We
Well, the old 300d made it to Parris Island to pick up our new Marine!
Happy about the car, ecstatic about seeing Cody graduate tomorrow!
We are soo proud! He just offered to buy all of us lunch for the
first time ever! Wow!
Later, Mike
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Yes. And he has matured beyond belief in the last few weeks.
Mike
On Nov 8, 2012 12:38 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Thu, 8 Nov 2012 12:01:00 -0500 Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
wrote:
We are soo proud! He just offered to buy all of us lunch for
the first
Going to check out some sights now. Anything I should be sure not to miss?
Mike
On Nov 8, 2012 12:52 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
There are some nice places in the old part of Beaufort, along the water
park.
--R
On 11/8/12 12:01 PM, Michael Canfield wrote
Thanks!
Mike
On Nov 8, 2012 12:53 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Congrats on both accounts!
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Well, the old 300d made it to Parris Island to pick up our new Marine!
Happy about
Yes we do!
Mike
On Nov 8, 2012 12:54 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Congratulations to all. We need more Marines, meaning the mindset and
devotion to the Constitution and country, as well as actual Marines.
Well, the old 300d made it to Parris Island to pick up our new
Thanks Wilton!
Sowhat ever happened to sammich man? Isn't he in Florence or somewhere
real close to here?
Mike
On Nov 8, 2012 2:07 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Congratulations; I wish all of you well.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk
Someone must remember Sammich man..Chris Keuny I think.
Mike
On Nov 8, 2012 3:24 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Don't know sammich man, and I'm in NC - Goldsboro.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
to Specialize in?
Russ W.
Whose Adopted Twin Brother's Oldest Son is a Marine Col. Aviator C130's
On 11/8/2012 11:01, Michael Canfield wrote:
Well, the old 300d made it to Parris Island to pick up our new Marine!
Happy about the car, ecstatic about seeing Cody graduate tomorrow!
We are soo
I love that car.not much s123 left but WOW!
Mike
On Nov 6, 2012 9:52 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote:
Yes in case we missed the first two links. BTW I did post the vid of the
S123 mit ze Scania turbo and it has never been opened
Nice to live in a small town. Walk in, say name, sign form, cast ballot,
leave. 2 minutes tops.
Mike
On Nov 6, 2012 12:47 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Oh, and sign a statement.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Simple little device called a taillight converter takes care of that.
Available anywhere towing accessories are sold.
Mike
On Nov 6, 2012 1:03 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
WILTON wrote:
Re. wiring harness: On my 123, I merely spliced into rear lights, signal
lights, etc., in
I found hitches for my w123 on the market were cheasy and only mounted to
the floor of the trunk. I made my own with two flat plates of steel
sandwiched between the bumper mounts and the body with a piece of heavy
duty 1.5 channel iron running across to each of them for a support for a 2
inch
Stove black as well as hi temp spray paint will give off smoke and fumes
when first fired and first firing should be done in a well ventilated area.
Mike
On Nov 5, 2012 12:01 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
I had a woodstove some years ago, it was getting a bit of
Let us all hope that statement is the truth.
Mike
On Nov 5, 2012 10:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
On Mon, 05 Nov 2012 22:37:54 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
As Barack Hussein says, it's the best revenge.
A real uniter.
Craig
'E did a good job of
Not bad at all. Sounds fun.
Mike
On Nov 4, 2012 3:16 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote:
http://www.superturbodiesel.**com/std/attachment.php?**thumbnail=5965http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/attachment.php?thumbnail=5965
I've got the same pump w 7.5mm elements but mine is tuned down for DD
In that application I would say as long as they are a greasable joint the
cheapo one should be just fine. You aren't running big tires or a locking
differential in the front are you?
Mike
On Nov 4, 2012 3:24 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote:
Anyone have experience with AutoZone
They are a great truck. I had an Iveco cabover with a water cooled Deutz.
Solid 20mpg heavy duty truck.
What is top speed for this model? Wish I had the cash, mine was rusty and
a rusty Iveco is an expensive Iveco. That would make a very nice
rv/trailer hauler.
Lookin' for any trades? Just
Anyone that has ever driven a fast , center seat vehicle from a go kart to
an f1 car can appreciate the reasoning behind it. That has got to be a
serious blast to drive!
Mike
On Nov 2, 2012 11:36 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
Looks like a nice car for someonne into Volvos
1986 Volvo 740 Turbo Diesel sedan, medium blue, In virtually 'Like New
Condition'. The mileage is 64,xxx . Tires are about 50%. This car belonged
to the proverbial old person who only drove it to the grocery and then put
it in the garage. I
That's what I figured. Probably a good Diesel-purge treatment would help a
lot.
Mike
On Nov 2, 2012 9:20 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Michael Canfield wrote:
http://rochester.craigslist.**org/cto/3376031318.htmlhttp://rochester.craigslist.org/cto/3376031318.html
Its a diesel
Upstate NY usually gets freezing rain then anywhere from inches to feet of
snow on top of it. I have driven in all seasons on and off road in both NC
and NY. Winter driving in NY is best described to Southern folk like
this..See that there greasy red clay hill all littered with rocks?
Make
It IS a pain in the ass job on the w123 turbo cars! I love working on mine
until it's time to do that job again. What in the world were those crazy
Germans smoking when they decided to use those allen head bolts in such a
rotten spot to get to?
Mike
On Oct 31, 2012 12:07 PM, G. M. Brown
First one I pulled off was from my old coupe. Came off in minutes. The 83
was a bear.
Mike
On Nov 1, 2012 11:23 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Thu, 1 Nov 2012 07:54:32 -0400 Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com
wrote:
It IS a pain in the ass job on the w123 turbo cars! I love
Also, double check your battery. If my 300d idles a lot with the heater or
lights on the battery will get low and the starter will just click and
sometimes start after a few clicks. The starter likes a good, hot battery
to work right.
Mike
On Oct 31, 2012 8:45 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
I found a 1x 8 hexagonal piece of brass bar stock that I use for bearing
races. If I keep the end nice and square the points work very well for
getting into the relief in the hub and driving out the race. I have
another similarly sized round piece for putting them back in. Makes them a
breeze,
If you are pounding on a bearing race anywhere near hard enough to break it
upon installation you aren't doing something right. I don't worry too much
about what the old ones get beat out with. Steel punch works fine and
saves on the good brass ones for the really tough ones. I have never
Or a nice little brass hammer...
Mike
On Oct 30, 2012 6:09 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
...and of course the best tool to drive the new bearing race in is the
old bearing race!!!
Dan
On Oct 30, 2012, at 6:04 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
If you are pounding on a bearing
I love my 83 300d! Just got back from a trip to Rochester and back. 160 gps
miles, 5.35 gallons of fuel comes to 29.9mpg driving like I stole it. It
has NA gears in the rear so it comes off the line pretty well but really
turns some rpm's(tach doesn't work) at 75 and 80mph but runs along smooth
as
Everyone in the NE has a Coleman stove and lantern.Don't we?
Mike
On Oct 29, 2012 7:29 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
To bad you don't have a coleman stove and a lantern...
Things are just starting to ramp up as darkness falls. The rain is
getting serious and the wind is
Wind is pretty strong here in Burdett, NY. Been pouring rain for a few
hours. Time to go sit by the woodstove and watch tv with the kids until
the power goes out.
Mike
On Oct 29, 2012 7:29 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
To bad you don't have a coleman stove and a lantern...
What MPG do you guys that still drive W123 chassis cars get?
Mike
On Oct 26, 2012 10:05 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
I love my 83 300d! Just got back from a trip to Rochester and back. 160
gps miles, 5.35 gallons of fuel comes to 29.9mpg driving like I stole it.
It has NA
And will live on for many, many years.
Mike
On Oct 27, 2012 12:31 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Except Coddington is dead
--R
On 10/26/12 11:39 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...Yeah 4 or 5 days - impossible. Chip Foose does a proper job in a week
but then
My garage is worse than setting out in the driveway. Always cold and damp.
Mike
On Oct 27, 2012 1:25 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
But you are special, Roger. The rest of us have to live with cold
garages that tend to induce moisture build up as well as other troubles
associated with
I love my 83 300d! Just got back from a trip to Rochester and back. 160
gps miles, 5.35 gallons of fuel comes to 29.9mpg driving like I stole it.
It has NA gears in the rear so it comes off the line pretty well but really
turns some rpm's(tach doesn't work) at 75 and 80mph but runs along smooth
Could very well be signs of a starter going bad. They usually start out
not working once in a while then gradually work to requiring a bfh to tap
while the key is held in start to make it work, then to nothing at all.
Mike
On Oct 26, 2012 7:04 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Just
I want a set of wheels similar to those for my 83.
Mike
On Oct 26, 2012 5:35 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Oh, yeah, the non-standard wheels, blackened chrome, AMG steering wheel
and the analog phone antenna really make that a car to desire, but, alas,
I'm gonna hafta let it go. Now,
Sounds like a weak ground issue.
Mike
On Oct 25, 2012 11:47 AM, G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote:
I forgot to add that a couple guys at the M-B Classic Center in CA had
been trying to resolve the overload protection relay problem for a number
of weeks where the replacement part is now
I have seen the little ones at Harbor Freight on sale for under ten bucks.
They are actually quite accurate.
Mike
On Oct 24, 2012 11:56 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
Do you know anyone with an office and a postal scale?
I have adigital scale intended for that purpose and I
There is Kendall Super Blue in all 4 sets of wheel bearings on my 83.
Seems to roll just fine. I just packed the bearings with a packing tool
and put a bit in the housing like I have done on pretty much every wheel
bearing job I have done. Only difference is that I use the magnetic base
and dial
Probly not.
Mike
On Oct 24, 2012 4:05 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
How 'bout probly?;)
Wilton
- Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel
astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3:18 PM
Subject: Re:
Last time I saw scrap prices it's worth near $500 at the crusher.
Mike
On Oct 24, 2012 4:00 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
HM
Can you beat 1200
He's been taking offers, or wants you to think he's been offered 1200?
I'm thinking a yard might give him
You never answered about what sort of wvo conversion you are using. Any at
all?
Mike
On Oct 23, 2012 12:19 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
So, what was the solution? washing the engine didn't solve anything, or
did I miss something?
Warmer temps? = gelled veg oil
Folks,
Got any friends with a heated garage? Put it in there overnight and see if
it makes a difference. In my experience, if you have clear oil, you should
be able to get it started down to about 50 degrees F with glow plugs alone
and down to 35 or so with the block heater on overnight. I am not
H, one on a dolly and one on a rope. Makes ya wonder a bit eh?
Mike
On Oct 23, 2012 9:42 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
http://charleston.craigslist.**org/cto/3326114556.htmlhttp://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3326114556.html
Rick,
Nice to hear a success story from someone proving that well filtered
oil and long trips are more important than a proper conversion.
I would suggest plumbing in a 16 or 20 plate heat exchanger with a
shutoff valve on the coolant circuit. They are available on ebay for about
$60 and take
Oh yeah! Even the most careful filtering won't get all of the fats out
that build up with no heat. Even worse if you heat the oil to filter it
then run with no heat.
Mike
On Oct 22, 2012 10:32 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
My vote is waxy build-up in the works. Straight
My 300d is off and running for another 250 or 300 mile day of carting
family around. Good thing I run veggie oil, I'd be broke worse than I am.
Good thing the ole girl is TAXI RATED.
Mike
On Oct 22, 2012 10:32 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Mon, Oct 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM, WILTON
Are w123 sedan and wagon rear door window regulators the same part?
Thanks, Mike
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On Oct 21, 2012 4:58 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
EPC would tell you. Sorry, can't access from my Android.
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Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Are w123
PM, Michael Canfield wrote: *Part Number:*W0133-1603510
*Description:* Window Regulator
On all 123 chassis models, (1) 123 720 01 14 and (1) 123 735 00 01 are
required.
Window Regulator
http://www.buymbparts.biz/**item.wws?sku=W0133-1603510**
itempk=17538mfr=Genuine**weight=2.96http
Sounds like a plugged filter. Are you running any sort of conversion for
the wvo? If so, does it have it's own filter?
Mike
On Oct 21, 2012 8:53 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
cracking the injector lines at the injectors, i seem to be getting fuel
delivered to every injector
I
1983 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel 5cyl auto transmission 104k miles with
power windows, heated seats, leather interior, power sunroof. It runs great
no rust and very well maintained. The interior is in excelent shape with no
cracks in the lether or the dash. I recently just replaced all the rubber
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