Re: [MBZ] Very sad tale

2010-09-01 Thread R A Bennell
Of Mitch Haley Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 10:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Very sad tale R A Bennell wrote: > AND despite the widespread use of the internet etc, it sitll remains > difficult to find things or to find some one > who needs them. I think th

Re: [MBZ] Very sad tale

2010-09-01 Thread R A Bennell
AND despite the widespread use of the internet etc, it sitll remains difficult to find things or to find some one who needs them. I think that is the biggest obstacle. I have 2 old boats with OMC sterndrives. OMC has been out of business for a long time. There are lots of them out there and many

Re: [MBZ] Very sad tale

2010-08-31 Thread R A Bennell
But, if it is still in the car, one can likely get it running and check it out a bit. Once on a pallet it is much more of a gamble if buying from someone one does not know. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Ale

Re: [MBZ] Pulling Seats

2010-08-26 Thread R A Bennell
Or a battery powered saw with a long blade and reach in and cut off the bolts. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dan Weeks Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 7:11 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Pullin

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2010-08-25 Thread R A Bennell
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amsoil R A Bennell wrote: > Not sure how well it might work on today's computerized engine controls, and > it obviously won't work on the older > diesels, but one way to protect an engine from oil pressure failure was to > run the ignition hot wire thro

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2010-08-25 Thread R A Bennell
Not sure how well it might work on today's computerized engine controls, and it obviously won't work on the older diesels, but one way to protect an engine from oil pressure failure was to run the ignition hot wire through the oil pressure light wiring. If there was no oil pressure the switch wou

Re: [MBZ] Am I goofy?

2010-08-25 Thread R A Bennell
y? Message-ID: <20100824174523.c27d5758.fmi...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > R A Bennell wrote: > Going to look at a cheap 1981 300SD. > Can likely buy for $1K or less. > I know there is nothing worse than a cheap MB (or boat for > that matter).

Re: [MBZ] Am I goofy?

2010-08-24 Thread R A Bennell
er, EVERYTHING on the car is 30 years tired now. >> >> Buy and shop wisely. >> >> Ed >> 300E >> >> On 24 August 2010 13:51, WILTON wrote: >> >> How bad can tranny repair be? $2300-$2500. >>> >>> Wilton >>> >>>

[MBZ] Am I goofy?

2010-08-24 Thread R A Bennell
Going to look at a cheap 1981 300SD. Story says it came from AZ about 5 years ago. Has had an engine swap to a slightly newer engine. Body is good - but paint is not. Interior is not wonderful. Photos indicate it likely has cloth covered seats rather than MBTex. Rear seats supposedly OK.

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread R A Bennell
- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 9:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil R A Bennell wrote: > Another oil question. I don't see much in hea

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the driveway- M1 oil

2010-08-23 Thread R A Bennell
Another oil question. I don't see much in heavier oil grades here but if I go south of the border, I see M1 in heavier grades like 15-50 (I think - if my memory is OK) or 15-40 but it does not seem to indicate that it is for diesels. I also saw M1 that said it was for turbo diesel trucks but I th

Re: [MBZ] New speakers

2010-08-23 Thread R A Bennell
nts and I don't know enough about 115s, I thought there was a big center speaker. If there are also side speakers they're probably 4" but you can just measure the grill and see whats close... -Curt Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:43:19 -0500 From: "R A Bennell" To: "Merc

Re: [MBZ] New speakers

2010-08-18 Thread R A Bennell
heres no center control so I'm wondering if this had rear speakers) so it was a very easy swap. A week or so ago I'd swapped the 6" Alpines from Hammie in to see if the rear channel worked at all. The channel did but those speakers had about had it... -Curt Date: Wed, 18 Aug

Re: [MBZ] New speakers

2010-08-18 Thread R A Bennell
What were you installing them into? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 7:23 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] New speakers Speakers are one of those things where you

Re: [MBZ] What to watch out for?

2010-08-17 Thread R A Bennell
Thanks for the input. Hate to think about selling the 115 but I do like the bigger ones (and my wife says I cannot keep them all). Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9

Re: [MBZ] What to watch out for?

2010-08-17 Thread R A Bennell
By the way - he says it has about 181K miles on it and no rust. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 9:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] What to watch out

[MBZ] What to watch out for?

2010-08-17 Thread R A Bennell
Going to look at at 1981300SD. What should I look out for? I am sure this has been asked a thousand times but if you don't mind responding, I will appreciate it. The price seems low so I am concerned that there may be something bad but the fellow says it is being driven and needs nothing. Apa

Re: [MBZ] Quandary

2010-08-16 Thread R A Bennell
You also have to decide how much you like the car. I normally llike my cars well enough that I hate to part with them but I also enjoy the adventure of something different so I periodically have to give up an old one as I cannot keep them all. Nothing worse than putting a whack of money into a ca

Re: [MBZ] Meet the new boss, same as the old boss

2010-08-11 Thread R A Bennell
You just need several friends to push. A case of beer and a pizza might do the trick. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 8:14 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] M

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) York AC Compressors

2010-08-11 Thread R A Bennell
It spins and there is no knocking so I assume it is intact. I also assumed valves were an issue given it holds the charge but just does not compress it. What effect would the crud in the screen have? I assume it needs to be un-charged in order to clean it out? Randy -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] York AC Compressors

2010-08-06 Thread R A Bennell
] York AC Compressors I have new for $295 or reman for $195 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" To: "Merc

Re: [MBZ] W114 300D climate controls

2010-08-06 Thread R A Bennell
I believe my 76 300D AC is factory. As Kaleb said, the whole thing is sort of an add-on to the systems in the car but it does not look like they had to patch it in somehow. I believe it has always been there. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-

[MBZ] York AC Compressors

2010-08-06 Thread R A Bennell
So, all this talk of AC in 115's has me thinking about repairing mine. Anyone know if the York is repairable? Parts available?? I don't think my AC leaks but the compressor does not appear to compress. The clutch kicks in and the auxiliary fan kicks in but the air does not blow ice cold (or even

Re: [MBZ] W114 300D climate controls- seats

2010-08-05 Thread R A Bennell
The reason that I speculated that the seats had been re-done rather than come out of another car is that the rear seat matches and appears to fit. I sort of doubted that any other later seat would fit the rear as well as the original did. Anyone know if seats out of a 123 etc will fit into a 11

Re: [MBZ] W114 300D climate controls

2010-08-04 Thread R A Bennell
Yes, the car has the a/c parts on it. The compressor is very visible on the left front of the engine. The knob to turn if on is above and to the left side of the stereo. Interesting seats. Are they out of some other Benz or are they custom made to fit it I wonder? Randy -Original Message--

Re: [MBZ] Wiring Harness - was: The bug, I now longer have it.

2010-07-29 Thread R A Bennell
My wife had a 97 Mercury Sable that had no end of eletrical gremlins. It was the reason why we did not keep the car long. It was clean and had low mileage but it was driving her crazy so we traded it off and lost a bundle. We had a Toyota Avalon that was not much better and now a Honda Accord whi

Re: [MBZ] crash safety

2010-07-29 Thread R A Bennell
My friend Jack, has driven Lincoln Town Cars for years. He currently has a new burgundy colored one that is very nice. He sold his previous, sort of champagne colored one sometime last year to a local fellow who stopped in to see him this week. The one he sold last year was totalled a couple of

Re: [MBZ] sheared off bolt in knuckle

2010-07-28 Thread R A Bennell
Find out what a replacement knuckle will cost. Sometimes cheaper to replace than repair. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of brian toscano Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 6:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [

Re: [MBZ] 1976 M-B 450SL

2010-07-23 Thread R A Bennell
PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1976 M-B 450SL IIRC, you bleed the front brakes, whether they need it or not. This might center the pressure switch again. On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 12:11 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > So how does one get the thing to re-set? I have been driving around wi

Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

2010-07-22 Thread R A Bennell
failures, oil pressure, ignition etc. Can't understand why they didn't > become popular, maybe it was the heart-stopping effect of sudden > illumination? > Geez! that was a long time ago. > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred. > > On 7/22/2010 5:29 PM, R A Bennel

Re: [MBZ] Its worse than that he's dead Jim.

2010-07-22 Thread R A Bennell
I never did it, but I had plans to install a large red light on the dash in one of my trucks. I even bought the light and probably still have it. It is just one of the red marker lights sold for trailer side markers. I just thought that a big light would be more noticeable than the gauge or small

Re: [MBZ] 1976 M-B 450SL

2010-07-22 Thread R A Bennell
So how does one get the thing to re-set? I have been driving around with the red light on for a year or more since I bled the rear brakes. I assume that it was activated either because the fluid got low while we were pumping it through, or the diffference in pressure, front to rear, was triggered

Re: [MBZ] OT 41 years ago (less a few minutes)

2010-07-21 Thread R A Bennell
So I wonder if time has been kind to Dawn? Gravity has a way of not being so good for such enhancements. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Van Knutson Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 9:43 AM To: mercedes okieben

Re: [MBZ] First Year Attorney Tries to Get Me...

2010-07-15 Thread R A Bennell
But where would the fun be in that? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dave Cavner Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 2:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] First Year Attorney Tries to Get Me... Da

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread R A Bennell
Remember the Buick stationwagon version. Talk about bulbous looking. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 1:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wonk

[MBZ] OT Chevy small blocks

2010-07-14 Thread R A Bennell
Anyone on here with real experience with older Chevy small blocks? I finally pulled the oilpan on the motor from the boat to have a look. It was fairly obvious from the knocking noises that it had suffered a loss of oil pressure. We half expected to find the oil pickup had fallen off of the pump

Re: [MBZ] Wonko's buying a buick.

2010-07-14 Thread R A Bennell
My recollection is also that one needs to change the timing sprockets and chain around 100K miles. They use a nylon sprocket to keep things quiet and they wear out. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snoo

[MBZ] Wild weather

2010-07-14 Thread R A Bennell
Rained so hard here this morning that I don't know if I have ever seen it rain harder. Rained alot like that last evening for an hour or so too. We have a low spot on the street to the south of our home. We get flooding in that area periodically and have learned, after having 3 vehicles flooded

Re: [MBZ] What is this slow thing?

2010-07-12 Thread R A Bennell
Now that would be cool. A Checker with a Cummins. I want one too. Could probably put a 3/4 ton 4X4 chassis under it too. Randy On 7/12/2010 2:00 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > >> Oh, BTW, did I mention that there's a Checker for sale chea

Re: [MBZ] Latest adventure - '90 300D - cut tranny cooling hose.

2010-07-12 Thread R A Bennell
Would it make any difference if you were in the front seat? My hearing is getting to the point where I cannot diagnose vehicle issues like I once did. My son commented on squeaking from my truck a couple of weekends back. Turns out the rear U joint was almost seized. I did not hear the squeaking.

Re: [MBZ] It's always something...

2010-07-12 Thread R A Bennell
I remember shooting an old battery with a 12 gauge shotgun back when I was a young fellow. It was probably 50 or more feet away from me at the time and pieces of it landed behind me. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Beh

Re: [MBZ] Life without an oil cooler

2010-07-12 Thread R A Bennell
se off to keep the temp in check. I need to go buy a 1 1/6" wrench but today I'll install the oil cooler again. Monday we'll see if it makes that much difference. -Curt Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2010 11:01:22 -0500 From: "R A Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Su

Re: [MBZ] Mitchel 300D engine cheatsheet (pdf)

2010-07-09 Thread R A Bennell
How close is this to the engine in the 115? My guess is pretty close. I assume that the 123 has the oil filter housing up top but apart from that probably not much difference. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Life without an oil cooler

2010-07-09 Thread R A Bennell
Two questions: Do you have AC and are you using it? 2nd Question, if you do not have working AC do you have the AC aux fan? Put a switch in to permit you to manually turn it on so you have more airflow through the rad. Also a suggestion to make sure that the main rad fan is working correctly.

Re: [MBZ] 12 Wonderful Wagons We Want

2010-07-09 Thread R A Bennell
Ford made a Fairmont wagon in the early 80's that would have been comparable too. I never had the wagon but I had the Mercury Zephyr 2 door and it was quite a decent little car with an inline 6. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okieben

Re: [MBZ] 12 Wonderful Wagons We Want

2010-07-08 Thread R A Bennell
The Olds is neat as is the old Chevy but about the only one I would really want is the older Mercedes wagon. On the topic of Olds, I saw a very nice F85 in traffic this morning on my way to work. Burgundy and probably about a 1964? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Diagnose strange towing behavior

2010-07-08 Thread R A Bennell
Just be a bit careful if the trailer is galvanized. The fumes can make you ill. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 8:03 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diagnose s

Re: [MBZ] Interpreting compression test resultsforW123turbodieselengine

2010-07-08 Thread R A Bennell
strasfogel Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 2010 5:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interpreting compression test resultsforW123turbodieselengine I would do that if the car weren't 175 miles from home! On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 6:40 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > You might debate it all

Re: [MBZ] Interpreting compression test results forW123turbodieselengine

2010-07-07 Thread R A Bennell
ar in question starts easily in warm temperatures. We are debating whether a loose fitting on the compression tester OR a weak starter motor on the tested car could influence the gauge readings significantly in a lower direction. On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 5:42 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > Sometimes it is

Re: [MBZ] Interpreting compression test results for W123turbodieselengine

2010-07-07 Thread R A Bennell
Sometimes it is just not a good connection. My wife's car wouldn't go a few years back and I went to jump it with my truck and a good quality set of cables that I made out of welding wire. First attempt was no good. Changed the ground cable to a different spot and got a good connection and it fir

Re: [MBZ] OK, so you have a 2k car with about 3k or more worth of repairs need, and its a great deal?

2010-07-07 Thread R A Bennell
You have to remember that it all depends upon your perspective. To them, it is a great car. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of E M Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 8:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Banned Lis

Re: [MBZ] Diagnose strange towing behavior

2010-07-06 Thread R A Bennell
Have a look at the bearings in your trailer too. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 10:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] Car/Truck Opinions

2010-07-05 Thread R A Bennell
I like the CRV but as with most Hondas, I think it is overpriced. If I were going to buy a pickup of any sort, I would stay with the domestics. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Monday, July 05, 20

Re: [MBZ] craigslist

2010-07-05 Thread R A Bennell
I just tell myself it was not meant to be. Sometimes that is a good thing. I think I have avoided buying some junk because someone else got there first. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay Sent: Sat

Re: [MBZ] craigslist

2010-06-30 Thread R A Bennell
I had the reverse happen to me last October. I corresponded by email with a fellow about a boat and made arrangements to meet him to look at it on Saturday. My younger son and I drove 150 miles to meet him and he did not show up. Repeated calls to a cell # he had given me did not elicit a respo

Re: [MBZ] craigslist

2010-06-30 Thread R A Bennell
I am with the crowd that adds SOLD to the ad when it is sold. I then wait a day or two and then delete it. If I have been watching something, I like to know what happened to it. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

2010-06-28 Thread R A Bennell
Decide which one of them you dislike more and vote against him or her. That is what I have been doing lately. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Hendrik and Fay Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 9:20 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] typing

2010-06-28 Thread R A Bennell
I have a Northgate as well that I used for the better part of 25 years. Loved it. Started acting up but I suspect it just needs a bit of cleaning. Have it on the to do list. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Pe

Re: [MBZ] Selectric

2010-06-28 Thread R A Bennell
Interesting as the ribbons for the Selectric used to be about the cheapest out there - under $2 as I recall. Times change. I bought an IBM wheel writer a couple of years back and pensioned the selectic with the ball off, but still have it sitting in the empty office. Randy -Original Messa

Re: [MBZ] Sorta OT -- an alternative fuel

2010-06-25 Thread R A Bennell
Mother Earth News magazine had a pickup truck too back in the 70's or 80's. Interesting concept. http://www.motherearthnews.com/search.aspx?search=wood%20gas%20vehicle Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dieselh

Re: [MBZ] OT Windows Live?

2010-06-25 Thread R A Bennell
Thanks. Good to hear it works. I am always a bit reluctant when forced to do things like this - especially when it is Microsoft. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:42

[MBZ] OT Windows Live?

2010-06-24 Thread R A Bennell
Anyone using Windows Live? Opinions? My internet provider is sending out messages telling us to opt into Windows Live. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] 300SD driveline thumping cure

2010-06-24 Thread R A Bennell
I usually use a spray paint can to mark things like that. Spray an orange line on one side and it is generally pretty easy to put it back together the way it came out. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dillon,

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-23 Thread R A Bennell
OR, "Lawn mower for sale" sign, and find yourself a new one! Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Walt Zarnoch Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 9:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower tr

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
That must be just for WILTON. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 3:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this No somebody REALLY need

[MBZ] Changing hoses etc.

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
My 115 300D finally got a bit of attention this past weekend. The vent hoses on the fuel tank would seep and drip when the tank was full. I let it run down to where the low fuel light was on and then changed out the hoses - all of them at the tank end. Got a bit of a shower in diesel a couple of

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
!! (sort of) What Westjet airport would be across the river from Detroit?? On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 11:51 AM, R A Bennell wrote: > Can you get to somewhere like Detroit reasonably? Come accross the border > and then fly Westjet to Wpg. > > Randy > > -Original Message- >

Re: [MBZ] WHo SHould I DOnate the broke W123 to?

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
8:53 AM, R A Bennell wrote: > So, I am responding before reading the rest of the posts below, but have > you confirmed it is toast? > > Randy > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Bob Rent

Re: [MBZ] WHo SHould I DOnate the broke W123 to?

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
So, I am responding before reading the rest of the posts below, but have you confirmed it is toast? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:01 AM To: Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
Watch the movie "What about Bob?" Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2010 4:36 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!!

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-21 Thread R A Bennell
mmer. How sad is that!?!? I will so miss the Forks market and trips to Brandon et al... ;) On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 5:46 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > Hey Andrew > > Bring them both to Winnipeg and my son Tom and I will give it a go. We > pulled the engine from the big boat last > wee

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread R A Bennell
Hey Andrew Bring them both to Winnipeg and my son Tom and I will give it a go. We pulled the engine from the big boat last weekend in no time at all. I worked on it for a bit on Saturday afternoon and he worked on it a bit on Sunday morning. Dropped it in the truck and brought it back to the cit

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread R A Bennell
I would like to have the Cummins but really do not need a 3/4 ton or bigger. Same old story. I want a 1/2 ton with a reasonable diesel and it need not be 7 liters. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Allan Strei

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread R A Bennell
But MB does not provide a pickup body so what is a fellow supposed to do? Got to be in someone else's chassis and the F150 is as good as anything else for the purpose. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Walt Za

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread R A Bennell
Don't assume the worst until you are able to prove it. An analogy if you will: We were riding down the lake in one of our boats a couple of years back. My younger son was driving. I said something to him and he did not hear me so he cut the throttle back to reduce noise and the engine - a 35HP

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-17 Thread R A Bennell
Did it make strange noises or just stop? One would think it the engine was seizing there might be some unusual noises. A friend had the engine oil pump give up in traffic on a bridge (in a 240D) and it essentially ruined the engine before he figured out what was happening and stopped but I don'

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-15 Thread R A Bennell
euro 280CE? Nice collection of 123's. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Tuesday, June 15,

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-15 Thread R A Bennell
Who is the fellow with the beard? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Hendrik and Fay Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 8:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE? Hi ya Wilton and the listers,

Re: [MBZ] Kleb / OKDon need to find something for the Henifay crew

2010-06-15 Thread R A Bennell
List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kleb / OKDon need to find something for the Henifay crew I'd have heart issues with that breakfast! We're going to feed them good local food from our kitchen. I figure they'll have had enough of commercial food by the time they get here. On Mon, Jun 14, 2010

Re: [MBZ] Kleb / OKDon need to find something for the Henifay crew

2010-06-14 Thread R A Bennell
Best to ask them if hey have any heart issues before stuffing them with that for breakfast. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 9:42 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subjec

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2010-06-11 Thread R A Bennell
I suggest you will need a long handled wrench to budge it. That should keep you far enough back from the spillage to avoid getting much on yourself. Once it is cracked loose, you can either let it run out a bit around the plug or try to undo it quickly. Rubber gloves might be a good idea if you c

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2010-06-11 Thread R A Bennell
Didn't we have a thread on here a while back that suggested using a spark plug wrench backwards? The extension goes in through the end that the plug would normally be in and the top of the socket is essentially the right size for the tank strainer. Randy -Original Message- From: mercede

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2010-06-11 Thread R A Bennell
You sure you want to totally run it out of fuel? I think I would rather take a chance on some spillage. I have an old galvanized washtub that I think will slide under there if need be. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on

Re: [MBZ] Towing a Manual 240D on Dolly?

2010-06-11 Thread R A Bennell
Around here, one needs to be half way into the other lane etc before one puts on the signal. Otherwise it just provides enough notice to the other driver so he can block you. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of C

Re: [MBZ] OT - Smart Car forum?

2010-06-11 Thread R A Bennell
http://mbca.cartama.net/forumdisplay.php?f=49 Not sure how much use it will be, but maybe you can get something started. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 8:07

Re: [MBZ] was 1999 E300 Diesel with bad Transmission now Dodgecedes

2010-06-11 Thread R A Bennell
causes "bad things". I'm still going to be using the manifolds to get around some funky exhaust routing though, just no turbo. Hopefully it's finished some day... Walt On Jun 9, 2010 5:50 PM, "R A Bennell" wrote: OK, somewhere I

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E300 Diesel with bad Transmission

2010-06-09 Thread R A Bennell
OK, somewhere I missed something. Tell me about the Dodgecedes. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 3:44 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1999 E300 Diesel with bad

Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes

2010-06-09 Thread R A Bennell
You would have to use thicker paint. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 9:51 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] The chairmans Mercedes Wow, that makes my 240D look

Re: [MBZ] Ford 7.4l Powerstroke Question

2010-06-09 Thread R A Bennell
No wonder the mileage is lousy. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Kevin Kraly Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2010 10:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ford 7.4l Powerstroke Question The regenerati

Re: [MBZ] The Next installement, where here

2010-06-07 Thread R A Bennell
year old boy with the attention span of a 9 year old boy? Hendrik who went to wally mart today and singlehandedly saved the US economy On Thu Jun 3 8:57 , 'R A Bennell' sent: >Go to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Lots of good stuff. > >Randy > >-Or

Re: [MBZ] speedos (was: Re: ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy inaW123turbodiesel - with an incentive)

2010-06-07 Thread R A Bennell
wasn't too bad. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] speedos (was: Re: ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in aW123turbodiesel - with an incentive) >

Re: [MBZ] speedos (was: Re: ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123turbodiesel - with an incentive)

2010-06-04 Thread R A Bennell
I had my 300D tested due to a speeding ticket issue and it was very accurate even though old. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of ernest breakfield Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 2:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OM601 for sale - HEY RUSTY!!!

2010-06-04 Thread R A Bennell
Bparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: "R A Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 6:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM601 for sale - HEY RUSTY!!!

[MBZ] Innovative Trailer Fenders - note the MB Content

2010-06-03 Thread R A Bennell
You may have to wait for Kaleb to authorize this but I could not resist sending it out. Took this photo a while back of a trailer in traffic. Note the neat fenders. Bet you can guess what they are made of. He even went to the trouble of painting them. MB content - taken through the windshield

Re: [MBZ] OM601 for sale - HEY RUSTY!!!

2010-06-03 Thread R A Bennell
I keep hearing boat payments for Rusty. What sort of boat do you have Rusty? Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 4:33 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] OM601 for sale h

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

2010-06-03 Thread R A Bennell
Would you really want a used one? I think if I were going that route, I would buy new and trade when the warranty ran out. I expect those batteries are expensive and lord only knows if anyone out there really knows how to fix the rest of it when it breaks - if so probably only at the dealer. Toyo

Re: [MBZ] VW TDI: opinions?

2010-06-03 Thread R A Bennell
I talked with an older gentleman on this past weekend about his TDI Jetta. He is not someone that I know. His son had car trouble in front of my house and had called him for help. My wife then came along and volunteered me. Not a big thing -he just needed a boost to get started and I have one of

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

2010-06-03 Thread R A Bennell
ard, and may be closer to that $60 plan than he likes On 6/3/10, R A Bennell wrote: > I suppose so but we are spread out in a thin line along the USA border so > not much country to cover when it comes > down to it. Basically, it is profit driven and there is not enough > competition

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

2010-06-03 Thread R A Bennell
US systems? Unthinkable - blasphemous? ;<))) Wilton - Original Message ----- From: "R A Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera >I suppose so but we are spread out in a thin line along the USA

Re: [MBZ] OT cell phone camera

2010-06-03 Thread R A Bennell
...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jun 3, 2010, at 12:39, "R A Bennell" wrote: > I have a Motorola cell phone. I have some photos on it that I want > to transfer to my computer. I know I have done > this in the past by plugging the connector cord into the

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