Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2021-02-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I suspect that they are talking about the back of the differential facing the back bumper. It does not need to be removable because the front of the differential is removable along with the gears. I wonder if their replacement cover just glues on over the rusted out piece? Randy On

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2021-02-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Craig via Mercedes writes: > I do, though, find it amazing any manufacturer would weld differential > covers in place! As long as it lasts through the warranty Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2021-02-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
One of the pieces of literature I got from O'Reilly Auto Parts recently is a brochure highlighting Dorman's "OE Fix" series of parts, which are re-engineered to solve problems with factory parts. In that brochure, I learned the differential covers for Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, and

[MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2014-03-07 Thread Rich Thomas
I am on a mini-lathe yahoo list, just happened to see this note this morning in regard to some crazy topic: Messages 1a Re: OT: WW1 Era US Engineer Corps Compass Help

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2014-03-07 Thread Randy Bennell
My recollection is that water will dissolve shellac. Randy On 07/03/2014 8:25 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: I am on a mini-lathe yahoo list, just happened to see this note this morning in regard to some crazy topic: If the screws were locked with shellac, alcohol is a logical choice

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2014-03-07 Thread Richard Hattaway
My recollection is that water will dissolve shellac. Not too sure about this, but if it does, it's slow.  Potters use shellac to draw designs on green pots, then wash with water for relief texture.  Of course they then put em in kilns at 2200F or so.. and that works just fine to 'disolve'

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2014-03-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino
: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 6:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit I am on a mini-lathe yahoo list, just happened to see this note this morning in regard to some crazy topic: Messages

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2014-03-07 Thread G Mann
To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit I am on a mini-lathe yahoo list, just happened to see this note this morning in regard to some crazy topic: Messages 1a Re: OT: WW1 Era US Engineer Corps Compass Help https://groups.yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2014-03-07 Thread Rich Thomas
Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 6:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit I am on a mini-lathe yahoo list, just happened to see this note this morning in regard to some crazy topic: Messages 1a Re: OT: WW1 Era US

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2014-03-07 Thread Greg Fiorentino
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