'Think my '31 Model A Ford 5-window Coupe had some wood.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Archer"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] PT-658
> On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 12:01 PM, Wilton Strickl
I would think so - to me, anyway.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Dimitri Seretakis"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 5:02 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Electric to Manual Window Lifts?
It seems that a 240D with manual everything is worth more than one wit
hey really got it right!
> They still look as good today and when they rolled off the line.
>
> Ed
> 300E
>
> 2009/3/21 Wilton Strickland
>
> > Just reconfirmed something 'bout my black '91 126 a few minutes ago when
> > SWMBO drove it into the yard: not
I bought a new USA '80 240D with manual everything and NO sunroof in Nov
'79. 'Probably still be driving it if it had not been "totaled" at 185 kmi
in '95.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "LarryT"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ
Just reconfirmed something 'bout my black '91 126 a few minutes ago when
SWMBO drove it into the yard: not only does it drive and ride good, it LOOKS
mighty good, too!! 126 is hard to beat.
Wilton
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While they had that sprayer going, 'wonder why thet skipped the rear chasis
and underside of the cargo bed? ;<
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "OK Don"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] truck for wacko
> At leawst the
And steel was in short supply, and they could put that new-fangled plywood
to good use.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Craig McCluskey"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, March 21, 2009 8:50 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] PT-658
> On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 05:39:23 -0400 Ed Booher w
Saw in a "Farm Show" paper/magazine today: Sheldon Martin in Elverson, PA,
rebuilt a fine-looking Toyota Tacoma (4 door crewcab pickup) from 2 wrecked
ones and installed a 5 cyl Diesel (OM612) from a wrecked Sprinter. Looks
very well done in the photos. His address: shel...@marcoequip.net
Wilt
guy
> comes by and clears your sidewalk and driveway. You might see -20F once or
> twice a year, but you just stay indoors and remark on how cold it is.
>
> A retired O-5 could live like a king on his retirement income in
Jefferson,
> and shove money into a savings account every month
A LOT of 'em are!
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] list humor
> AIG is pretty cheap right now.
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 8:00 PM, Wilt
'Sorry 'bout the damages. 'Hope everybody's OK. Good luck with ins. and
car search hastles.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Robert Massmann"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:03 PM
Subject: [MBZ] The saga begins
> I think my 87 190D 2.5 Turbo is at
Time to buy!
Wilton
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] list humor
> > btw, i've been thinking about investments for a few weeks now, so
i'm
> > pretty much an expert,..
> >
> Warren Buffett, watch out.
>
> Now, THAT'S funn
'Don't need no stinkin' code to grow (or cook) corn in Iowa!
;<
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 5:59 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT cooking
> Code? What is this code of which you speak? That must b
'Don't remember the roads in Quebec being so bad. 'Course, it's only been
35 years since I was there. ;<))
I remember very clearly the beautiful summers in Ontario AND Quebec. (I
remember some harsh winters in the Soo area of Ontario, too.) Nice drive
north of Lake Superior from Soo to Thu
Yes, check garden shops or call local county agriculture extension office.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 5:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: moss
> Curt Raymond writes:
>
> > Grass has gotta have light and
But it IS a good time to buy.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Gary Hurst"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 1:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lousy Gmail
> the people buying up AIG and GM seem to agree with you
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 2:34 PM, Alex Chamber
For contributions/donations, MY address is: 618 Park Ave., Goldsboro, NC
27530. ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rusty Cullens"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] jim Cathey needs
> What are we talking about here? I mu
esn't really need soil to
grow very nicely. In our case, the moss adds "character," and I'm not
trying to grow anything else there.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10:
Apply sunshine, lime (dolomite lime), reduce moisture, aerate the soil.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: moss
> Wonko the Sane writes:
>
> > Ah-HA. Where the grass withers, the
Governments don't have memories; governments NEVER learn. For examole, we
individuals remember Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Somalia, etc.; now Iraq,
Afghanistan, but governments can't seem to remember them when they need to.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane"
To: "Mercedes D
'Course, nothing's free.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "LarryT"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:29 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Beans for Diesel
> I did some calculating after sending my last msg - with a possible 1600
> gal/acre I calculated my wife needs r
'Stead of a 57 for a 52 as stated originally. ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From:
To:
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] getting it backwards
> > So, she traded a 52 for the 57 - that's what I thought it must
be
> >
> Yup, that's what he typed.
Curt, ya, may wanta see if Quebec has a web site denoting driving/traffic
laws and possible differences such as "right turn on red", etc.
Wilton
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doors down from
me
> When the lady bought the 57 new, she traded in her 1952 Chevy. The
> original bill of sale shows the trade in allowance she received. This car
> and its accompanying documentation is a museum piece, a genuine article of
> Americana.
>
> On Mon, Ma
# 2 @ $1.98 here!
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "harry watkins"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Prices in Everett ,Washington
> Two days ago, regular gas and diesel were the same price, $180. Now gas
has
> dropped down
'Don't know 'bout now, but when last I drove in Quebec, it was same as
driving anywhere USA, 'cept plus de Francais.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 8:12 PM
Subject: [MBZ] OT: Driving Quebec?
> I seem to remember somebody
Wow! Amazing! A little question, though - traded it in on/for a 52 Chevy?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "andrew strasfogel"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 2:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] if anybody is interested, this car is 2 doors down from
me
> Speakin
Kaleb could use this as his $500 car retriever; 'could even take a "crew"
and increase his radius of operation. ;<
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rick Knoble"
To: "Banned List" ; "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 9:33 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Somebody Needs This
Where's Kaleb ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "LarryT"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 7:34 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] E300 going cheap, ending soon
> Now here's a guy in trouble! ebay # 180337348083 97 E300D - seller says
he
> bought it la
t; Anything is possible in "movie magic" land, especially when it has to fit
in
> a 30 second scene.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom Hargrave
> www.kegkits.com
> 256-656-1924
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okieben
They really can do magic in the movies. 'Just saw a guy on CIS drill and
yank the supposedly LOCKED trunk lock cylinder from a 126, I think, and open
the trunk. 'Thought that's impossible - movie magic?
Wilton
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t let's not get too far
> >> into this lest we be scolded by Kaleb for making political again.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> Tom Hargrave
> >> www.kegkits.com
> >> 256-656-1924
> >>
> >>
> >> -Original Message-
> &
BTW, Don, are you hearing any more Morse code at all, or has it all "dried
up?"
BTW, again, I was so "great" at reading Morse code that when tuning in the
next nav aid station while flying "puddle jumpers" (Cessnas), I'd catch the
fist letter the first time I'd hear the ID, catch the second letter
grave
> www.kegkits.com
> 256-656-1924
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
> On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland
> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:55 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] sp
n the "friends" group. ;-) lol
>
> Ed
> 300E
>
> 2009/3/13 Wilton Strickland
>
> > I CAN be adopted, you know.
> >
> > Wilton
> >
> > - Original Message -
> > From: "E M"
> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List&
ome of the most expensive free stuff in the world up here.
lol
>
> Ed
> 300E
>
> 2009/3/15 Wilton Strickland
>
> > Yes, I knew you were just kidding around, and I DID notice the quote
marks.
> > My friends at lunch are always "picking at" me about all of MY F
Helluva way to learn. ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 4:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
> A buddy and I were redoing his bathroom and kitchen below, had to take
> up the subfloor on bathroom
xactly why I made the statement. But let's not get too far
> into this lest we be scolded by Kaleb for making political again.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom Hargrave
> www.kegkits.com
> 256-656-1924
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mail
'Bout 25 years ago, my 80 240D manny tranny locked up at 125 kmi. I took it
out and took it to MB tech at stealership. He couldn't get it apart.
'Bought new tranny; 'took it home and put it in myself, by myself.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Russ Williams"
To: "Mercedes Discussion
His health care is not FREE, neither is mine - Medicare and Tricare For Life
(military). You can bet it's ALL well paid for. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Hargrave"
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of s
I may need to go to Oakieville to get my next ones, too! ;<))) Maybe,
he has a "deal" we don't know about.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings
> You can put all n
BTW, widow's walk is sometimes called "Captain's walk," for the sea captain
to check on his ship and crew down at the port.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Fmiser"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 2:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Widows walk -- was OT - Stupid
Yeah, I thought about doing that, too, but then I finked out. ;<))
Height of the widow's walk is probably about 45 feet; elevation of the lot
is ~110 feet; my eyes are ~ 5' - 6" above my feet. ;<)
BTW, Neuse River coupla miles away used to have barge traffic, etc., MANY
years ago, but th
Don't forget 48+ MPG. ;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 11:23 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Audi diesel
> Im just about sick of this 190D, I have just about reached the point of
> dumping it. I know it
nfo. I have question. Is thier a magic
formula for calculating the amound to return vs. supply? Should it be
equal, or shoudl one or the other be larger?
Thanks,
Peter
On Sat, Mar 14, 2009 at 8:45 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote:
> 'Sounds like you may have an intake/return leak. I have f
Thanks, Jim. 'Was hoping you'd set me straight on that.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Jim Cathey"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2009 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
> > The gas was carbide (acetylene?) produced in a little
> > building a half blo
In Summer 1945, my 15-year-old brother and I (11) rigged a shower in a small
shed on the farm. 'Put a wash tub (galvanized steel laundry tub) on the
roof, drew water from well nearby with chain/pulley/bucket and filled the
tub in morning up and down a ladder. 'Laid coupla scrap boards on the dirt
OT - Stupid
> you wrote <>
>
> I hope the widow had a good pair of binoculars! ;-)
> (Sounds like a beautiful home! Love those slate roofs.)
>
> LarryT
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Wilton Strickland"
> To: "Mercedes Discussion
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > Gerry, if you had had hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in the car, you would
have
> > NEVER known it or felt anything.
> :
> Would it be about the same as a pilot who loses pressurization at high
> altitude?
> Gerry
>
&g
ed there and they had been put in the attic. They
made great playhouses. There was a cistern in the backyard and a garage
opening on to the alley. Of course, you probably found similar things in
the houses you worked over.
Gerry
---------
From: Wilton Strickla
CO2 level up? Yes. Lung-burning? I don't know. My bit of hypoxia
"knowledge" is based on high altitude hypoxia.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:17 PM
Subjec
Gerry, if you had had hypoxia (lack of oxygen) in the car, you would have
NEVER known it or felt anything - like the guys on the flight from FL to
somewhere in upper Midwest several years ago - one of 'em was a pro golfer,
I think. In the movies, when trying to dramatize hypoxia, they go to
coughi
'Could, IF the space were COMPLETELY sealed. Wood, gas and oil fired
furnaces, fireplaces, etc., MUST have "make-up" air for combustion and
chimney losses and/or to vent combustion gases, carbon monoxide, etc. A
house so tight so as to pose a danger of hypoxia (lack of oxygen) is
extremely rare -
wn burning
chimneys in the hope of preventing the house from burning down."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Widow's_walk
Thanks,
Gerry
---
From: Wilton Strickland
'Sounds like you may have an intake/return leak. I have found several (at
least 3 du
I'm wondering if the
A/C guy was right and I was wrong since he knew a lot more than I did about
ducted A/C systems?
Thanks,
Gerry
From: Wilton Strickland
Several days ago, somebody was talking about doing something stupid. "Don't
remember who it was, but be reassured wha
Farmers for making dust.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rick Knoble"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Burning Wood Was OT: Hot water?
> > Youtube search for redneck hot tub and see what kind of wood fired water
> > heaters
Several days ago, somebody was talking about doing something stupid. "Don't
remember who it was, but be reassured whatever it was probably wasn't so
stupid. Now, let me tell you about stupid; THIS was stupid:
WHERE IS ALL THE WATER COMING FROM?
By
Wilton Strickland
Durin
Safety, pop-off valve at top of the drum? How 'bout a water pipe heating
"coil" around the heater, then insulate around outside of all that?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2009 10:21 AM
Subject: [MBZ] OT: Hot water?
> Some
I Sold...It's Baaaack
> I would sure like to own something like that some day.
>
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > Re. the mansion(s) - actually, there were TWO of 'em, both on National
> > Register of Historic Places. They were/are twin mansions (5 k sq. ft.
each)
&g
Oops! I MEANT to say "sold 'em for about $145K each."
Wilton
'
- Original Message -
From: "Wilton Strickland"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 1:23 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It's Bck
"Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2009 7:52 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It's Bck
> yep, there you go. This story about the mansion sounds interesting.
>
> Wilton Strickland wrote:
> > I
Original Message-
> > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
> > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
> > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:39 PM
> > To: Mercedes Discussion List
> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It&#x
> useable life, but when I pulled it all apart, noticed a notch on a pulley
> which I think nicked the belt and caused it's early failure. Luckily,
> wasn't an interference engine. Phewww.
>
> That last tow home, was about 2 kms, less than 4 mins, cost me about $80!
>
hursday, March 12, 2009 9:39 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It's Bck
>
> if you are going to "tote the note" Best to get a down payment at least
> equal to what you have in the car, then if they do make pay
A bad master cyl COULD be dangerous.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" ; "Banned List"
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Easley be gone...
> I think chip got banned because he disagreed with Stu that a master
>
'Hope it hasn't messed up the belt tensioner mounting point in/on the block.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "mercedes Mailing List"
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:46 PM
Subject: [MBZ] wife kills the 140 SD
> Calls saying its make a very loud noise, no pow
Ed, 'just saw Abrams (or Abraham) Towing in Toronto on TV show, "Stop
Shouting at Me." 'Hope you haven't had any "dealings with 'em. ;<)))
Wilton
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Kathy Kennel? Or Kennal?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Very dirty pool
> Glenn Brown wrote:
> > Not as dirty as what GM & friends did to the original MBCA listmom.
>
> Funny,
Yeah, my thought, too - 'lucky to get $400 on a $600-car-financing deal.
Keep the car and sell it for parts/scrap.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "E M"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T The '87 Acura I Sold...It's Bck
'Sorry 'just can't resist it - 'never gonna be STRAIGHT UP, anyway, 'less
you're between 23.5S and 23.5N latitude, but I DO get the point and tend to
agree - 'always takes me a few days to adjust to the "new" time.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "OK Don"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
The list has been MIGHTY (southern for very) handy when I've needed some
serious MB stuff - my best example: last June's evapectomy.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "ernest breakfield"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 3:12 PM
Subject: [MBZ] list S/N ratio (
Yeah, otherwise, ya hafta be quick to catch "the moment" - NOON, that is.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Fmiser"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spring?
> > Jim wrote:
>
> > So, it's DST here now, something I've always ass
'Had to turn on some cooling here yesterday afternoon and last night, and
trees are agreenin'.
Wilton
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bean...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 8 Mar 2009 10:19:57 -0500
From: "Wilton Strickland"
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: wish this were 200 miles closer...
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Message-ID: <002d01c9a001$575d17e0$0301a...@computer>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="is
Where ya been?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Peter T. Arnold"
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 4:12 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Secret Message
> Kalib,
> I've returned and would like to rejoin the list. I've lost my super
> secxret password info.
>
> Can you help?
>
>
> --
> Peter T.
82F here today. ;<)
Wilton
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Yes, I noticed. 'Seemed to have had a lota that around here for many years.
;<))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Mitch Haley"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: wish this were 200 miles clo
Neighbor "breeders?" What are they breeding, 'sides babies, maybe?
;<)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: wish this were 200 miles closer...
> Nothing will make me give up my Cub Cadet
Bribe? ;<)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2009 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Maybe the Epitome of Beater
Except that IRT is in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
As an aside if you watch the credits at the end of Ice
unny. Just got done with an oil change, fan shroud replacement on the '77
> 300D
> Bob R
>
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 7, 2009 at 12:56 PM, Wilton Strickland
wrote:
>
> > Sunny, 81F here today.
> >
> > Wilton
> >
> > _
Sunny, 81F here today.
Wilton
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An SC Okie acres - my thought, too.
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- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 9:36 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 350SD and 115 300D and 123 300D/126SEL pkg -- ??s
> Thanks for that info. I have a large TODO pile too, and wife
'Sounds like Kleb needs to make a trip with a multi-car hauler, or have some
competition. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Rich Thomas"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 3:03 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 350SD and 115 300D and 123 300D/126SEL pkg -- ??s
> The
-- because we've always done it that way. It doesn't serve any real
> purpose but the tradition continues, unhampered by progress.]
>
> On Fri, Mar 6, 2009 at 12:35 PM, Wilton Strickland
wrote:
>
> > I commend you; I couldn't do it.
> >
> > Wilto
I commend you; I couldn't do it.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Wonko the Sane"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 10:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] IBM Layoff
> I fortunately work in a field that can't be outsourced, unless we can ship
> the crazies off to Ch
'Think he said 5 degrees; mine was at 2 degrees, but it was making the same
rattling noise it made 12 years ago just before it broke at 90 kmi, and I've
been "running scared" for the last coupla weeks. What is most important
right now is my improved comfort/confidence level with it replaced.
Wilt
0SDL Timing chain, etc.
Wilton,
did he change out the plastic rail guides as well? My 86 560SL had a
good chain but found the guides were broken when we lifted the valve
covers. Oh wait, maybe the diesel engines don't have these? Dunno.
John
On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 7:14 AM, Wilton Str
chain, etc.
> Thanks for the info - What is the reccomended replacement interval on the
> chain? Just when making noise or based on age or mileage?
>
> Thanks,
>
> peter
>
> On Thu, Mar 5, 2009 at 9:14 AM, Wilton Strickland
wrote:
>
> > BTW, just to give you ch
BTW, just to give you chain replacers an idea of the value of your work in
addition to the good feeling from doing it yourself, labor for my chain
replacement yesterday was $280 plus $5 "shop fee." Yeah, I'd feel better
now if I'd done it myself, but I sure feel better now that it's done than I
di
'Don't think there was one CALLED '86 300D, but my '87 300D was BUILT in Oct
'86.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Curt Raymond"
To: "Diesel List"
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 9:01 AM
Subject: [MBZ] '86 300D?
> http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/1058594761.html
>
> Was there a 30
K, maybe I am interested. Anybody close
to
> >> this thing? I have an engine that would drop right in.
> >>
> >>
> >> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> >>
> >>> where is that located?
> >>>
> >>> Wilton Strickland wrote:
>
Anybody close
> to this thing? I have an engine that would drop right in.
>
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> > where is that located?
> >
> > Wilton Strickland wrote:
> >> Great candidate for engine transplant from a rusted out 87 300D or
86/87
> >>
out where. OK, maybe I am interested. Anybody close
> to this thing? I have an engine that would drop right in.
>
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> > where is that located?
> >
> > Wilton Strickland wrote:
> >> Great candidate for engine transplant
Ad says "Indianapolis." How far is that from Claremore or Kalebville?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] snowbound rodbender
> where is th
Many sellers don't seem to really know what they're trying to sell.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Euro W114
> Mitch Haley writes:
>
> > Allan Streib wrote:
> >> http://india
Great candidate for engine transplant from a rusted out 87 300D or 86/87
300SD/SDL, Kaleb.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 8:17 PM
Subject: [MBZ] snowbound rodbender
>
> http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1036767739.html
>
> --
r most people) unless
you
> really take care of the leather. After 20 or so years, most of the
leather
> I've seen is dry, cracked, and worn. But I've seen several folks mistake
> Tex for leather, so it's an easy mistake.
>
> -----Original Message-
> From: merce
'Looks like MB Tex (vinyl) to me; many people, especially MB sellers, who
don't know the difference really THINK (convinced) that it's leather. I
think that the odds are much greater that it is MB Tex (MB's name for
vinyl).
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib"
To:
Sent: Wed
gs I no longer wish attempt (at least not
until
> I get a level concrete pad.
>
> Scott
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
> On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland
> Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 17:23
>
Indy in Raleigh replaced timing chain in the SDL today. 'Went very well.
'Reconfirmed, again, on drive there and back: That is a GOOD-DRIVING and
GOOD-RIDING car. The 126 is hard to beat for ride and drivability.
Cruising in the interstate at 70 mph or so, it really does feel like
flying - VERY
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