Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon

2009-05-21 Thread Michael E. Esh
Mike, Where are you located? Are the rear doors rust free and straight? If so, I would like to purchase them from you. Thanks, Mike in Michigan -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mike Gildea Sent: Thursday, May 21,

Re: [MBZ] Looking for Wagon

2009-05-21 Thread Michael E. Esh
Thanks for prompt reply. If you do end up parting it out please keep me in mind. They will go on a 82 my son-in-law and I are working on. Mike -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mike Gildea Sent: Thursday, May 21,

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

2009-05-11 Thread Michael E. Esh
Tom and others with interest: The only thing I would add to your list is the added danger of processing biodiesel, which was the reason for the beginning of this thread. I process my WVO oil in the garage and do not have a safe place to process biodiesel. In filtering my oil with a centrifuge

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

2009-05-11 Thread Michael E. Esh
...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Michael E. Esh Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 8:17 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong Tom and others with interest: The only thing I would add to your list is the added danger of processing biodiesel, which was the reason for the beginning

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

2009-05-11 Thread Michael E. Esh
thoroughly warmed up. good luck! cheers! e Michael E. Esh wrote: Here is the site of the system I am currently using to burn waste vegetable oil. (WVO) I simple filter the oil using a small centrifuge. I do not process it into bio diesel. What I am doing is very safe. This site explains

Re: [MBZ] Doing SVO Wrong

2009-05-09 Thread Michael E. Esh
Here is the site of the system I am currently using to burn waste vegetable oil. (WVO) I simple filter the oil using a small centrifuge. I do not process it into bio diesel. What I am doing is very safe. This site explains the process very clearly. http://www.frybrid.com/svo.htm Thanks,

Re: [MBZ] 300TD at body shop

2009-05-07 Thread Michael E. Esh
I am interested in the rear passenger and drivers side back doors if they are rust free. I will pay what they are worth and shipping to Michigan. thanks Mike -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of glenn brown Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-30 Thread Michael E. Esh
I had my 1981 300SD tranny rebuilt for 2500.00 at local transmission shop. I dropped off the car and picked it up two weeks later. Mike in Michigan -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Douglas Sent: Wednesday, April 29,

Re: [MBZ] Slipping transmission 1980 300D

2009-04-30 Thread Michael E. Esh
E. Esh wrote: I had my 1981 300SD tranny rebuilt for 2500.00 at local transmission shop. I dropped off the car and picked it up two weeks later. How much would they have charged to install one of Rusty's $1600 boxes? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Smokin' Brakes

2009-04-28 Thread Michael E. Esh
I have a 1984 300D with 250,000 miles. I put new pads and rotors on last summer. While driving down the highway yesterday I noticed what felt like a tire going flat. When I stopped smoke was rolling pretty good from under the right front wheel well and no tires were flat. I figure that the

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5T engine for Ralph

2009-04-17 Thread Michael E. Esh
Ralph, Are the wagon's back doors (left and right) any good. I have a 1982 300TD I am rebuilding and need a couple of rust free doors. Thanks, Mike -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Ralph W Sent: Friday, April 17,

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5T engine for Ralph

2009-04-17 Thread Michael E. Esh
Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5T engine for Ralph On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM, Michael E. Esh michael...@charter.netwrote: Ralph, Are the wagon's back doors (left and right) any good. I have a 1982 300TD I am rebuilding and need a couple of rust free doors. Thanks, Mike My

Re: [MBZ] W123 main fuel filter bolt is cross-threaded = buggah!

2009-04-06 Thread Michael E. Esh
Why not just get a used one from kaleb? Mike -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, April 06, 2009 12:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 main fuel filter bolt is

Re: [MBZ] Regular VS diesel prices

2009-02-21 Thread Michael E. Esh
we are at 1.89 for no lead and 2.02 for diesel in Muskegon, MI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 11:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Regular VS diesel

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

2009-01-22 Thread Michael E. Esh
Can anyone recommend a timer that would work well with a block heater. All I find at the hardware store are the flimsy ones. Thanks, Mike -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, January 22,

[MBZ] OT - New Job - Trip Routing Software

2009-01-01 Thread Michael E. Esh
Hi Everyone, I lost my job of 29 years on October 31 of 2008. I am starting this month as an independent contractor, auditing convenience stores. I have 55 stores to complete by the 20th of each month. Each audit takes an average of 30 minutes to complete and pays $20.00 per audit. The farthest

Re: [MBZ] OT - New Job - Trip Routing Software

2009-01-01 Thread Michael E. Esh
this auditing of conv stores. Im fixing to be losing my job in a couple of weeks. Michael E. Esh wrote: Hi Everyone, I lost my job of 29 years on October 31 of 2008. I am starting this month as an independent contractor, auditing convenience stores. I have 55 stores to complete by the 20th

Re: [MBZ] SD console

2008-12-20 Thread Michael E. Esh
Hi Rich, The dimension for my 123 1984 300D are 13 1/8 from front to back. The side to side to dimensions of hole, measuring the opening at the top of the console is 4 3/4 at the front and 4 1/2 at the rear The bottom/base dimension of the console are 4 1/2 at the front and 4 and 1/4 at the

Re: [MBZ] stupid drivers

2008-12-19 Thread Michael E. Esh
I have never driven a cycle, never hit one, and have great respect for most of the drivers, I see them as a thrilling and dangerous choice of transportation. Mike Western Michigan - 6 since last night and another 6 on the way, plus 25 mile per sustained winds. I am staying home today.

Re: [MBZ] Buying freeze is back on

2008-12-12 Thread Michael E. Esh
Was that a 1 or 2 holer. My grandpa's was a two holer but I always used it as single. I remember one time during an apple fight with my cousins someone smacked the side of the outhouse with a large apple. We learned granpa was inside when the apple exploded against and an equally loud bellow

Re: [MBZ] OT Biodiesel *processor* for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-26 Thread Michael E. Esh
I am currently collecting waste vegetable oil from local restaurants to use in my 1984 300D. I purchased and installed a kit from Frybrid.com I have been doing this for about two years and have had no adverse effects on engine performance. The key is to make sure engine is at operating