Re: [MBZ] Interesting at half the price maybe

I don't know. A CD might bring close to that. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4 matic Wickford RI On Dec 23, 2016 7:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1978 Mercedes Benz Diesel $8000 obo > http://amarillo.craigslist.org/cto/5926828374.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

Some of them also had the 2.8L engine starting in either 70 or 71. My 71 250 had the 2.8 engine. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Craig [mailto:diese...@pisquared.net] Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 4:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

Got rid of mine years ago. it was never much good for my BMW, and I could do better by ear. The BMW never drew enough air at idle to make the thing register much. BTW,, I have an electronic manometer for sale today. I used it on a gas burner, but it would be way better to tune carbs than

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

: Joel Cairo <buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller 1970, 2-door coupe, 250cc, gas I bet that is a speed demon --JC Joel Cairo via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> June 17, 2016 at 2:42 PM 1970, 2-door

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

Mine has at least 30 years of dust now - - In the day, you were doing really good to get 1 HP per cubic inch of displacement - engines to day are getting far more than that, even NA. On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 4:56 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Yes.. that was the "tool

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

Yes.. that was the "tool of the day" .. I have a single, a double, and a quad setup on a manifold.. all with about 20 yrs of dust .. been a while, hasn't it? Computer controlled injection changed a lot of things.. The computer programs in the current era of cars replicate what skilled mechanics

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

On Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:17:07 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Some of you guys had “Uni-Syn” balancers. I still have one. > The Zeniths would be set up using these along with special hoods that > covered the tops so all of the flow would be directed across the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

Some of you guys had “Uni-Syn” balancers. The Zeniths would be set up using these along with special hoods that covered the tops so all of the flow would be directed across the gauge. I had a set of six of these in a case. I bought them years ago when I was working on Jags, as the early V12s

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

On Fri, 17 Jun 2016 15:42:34 -0400 Joel Cairo via Mercedes wrote: > 1970, 2-door coupe, 250cc, gas > > I bet that is a speed demon 250C = 2.5 liter coupe Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

On 17/06/2016 3:41 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Synchronization of multiple carb, mechanical linkage, engines is nearly a lost art.. So happens, I retain those skill sets and tools. You need an intake vacuum flow gage manifold which reads the "suck" for each carb. Then a complete

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

What Grant said. I used to tune, synch, and adjust two and three carbs set-ups using SU and Stromberg carbs on MGs, Triumphs, and Jags, back in the day. Even did a few pairs of dual Webers on Alfas. I don't recall it being that hard, just took patience and care. On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 3:41 PM, G

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

This is all very true, but the Zeniths have a very detailed multi-step adjustment and calibration procedure that MUST be followed explicitly. You can’t cut corners or skip a step. To do so negates nearly everything to that point, and requires that you pretty much start over. That’s why

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

Synchronization of multiple carb, mechanical linkage, engines is nearly a lost art.. So happens, I retain those skill sets and tools. You need an intake vacuum flow gage manifold which reads the "suck" for each carb. Then a complete understanding of the linkage which operates the multiple carb

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

250cc, thats like a 10hp I think... Wait, Google says in a dirtbike it could be 20. -Curt From: Joel Cairo via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Joel Cairo <buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, June 17, 2016 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Int

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

1970, 2-door coupe, 250cc, gas I bet that is a speed demon --JC On 6/17/16 2:33 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: This one brings back fond memories for me. Too bad the seller is crazy with the price. It's a 70 250C. https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/5631852031.html My first

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car -- Crack Seller

The dual Zeniths were a piece of cake to work on. You just gotta know how. I think Jaime and I are their only advocates any more. I had a 1970 250C and that little bugger would pull stumps. Fun car. Dan > On Jun 17, 2016, at 2:33 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] interesting quote

"Ich bin eine Berliner." On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Every candidate, every nominee, needs to be subjected to scrutiny.." > > Guess who said that? > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Project?

Price is really good. I wonder what keeps it from running properly. The 77 SL I am helping sell was not running until the owner asked what it would be worth if it ran. I said probably twice what I had listed it for. All it took was a battery, fresh fuel and some fiddling to get it lit off

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Project?

Starts but won't run... What's the simplest and cheapest explanation? On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 8:26 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Since you volunteered, I'd swap you a food OM603 and trans, car included, > for the engine and trans out of that SL, assuming it is

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Project?

Since you volunteered, I'd swap you a food OM603 and trans, car included, for the engine and trans out of that SL, assuming it is good. OK Donn sez: That would be a good candidate for an OM603 swap - - - On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 5:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Project?

Yea. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2016, at 5:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > The price is right: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5523059136.html > > > > Dan >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Project?

That would be a good candidate for an OM603 swap - - - On Wed, Apr 6, 2016 at 5:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The price is right: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5523059136.html < > http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5523059136.html> > > > Dan >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

If it were badged, it'd say 300SE on the left and 4.5 on the right, correct? On January 13, 2016 at 6:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: 300SE? http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5400302386.html > Dan That or a 3.5. Or it could even be a 6.3, but i don't

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

300SE? http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5400302386.html Dan Hmmm It is gone! Did Jaime act that fast? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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> Dan wrote: > > 300SE? > > http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5400302386.html I was too slow. By the time I loaded the URL... "This posting has been deleted by its author" It's been 10+ years since I sold my W108, but I was curious. ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

> Dan wrote: 300SE? http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5400302386.html I was too slow. By the time I loaded the URL... "This posting has been deleted by its author" It's been 10+ years since I sold my W108, but I was curious. I don't suppose it was up long enough to be snagged by

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

Beats me. It looks interesting. I wonder how bad shape it’s in. Dan > On Jan 13, 2016, at 6:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > If it were badged, it'd say 300SE on the left and 4.5 on the right, correct? > >> On January 13, 2016 at 6:29 PM Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

If it were badged, it'd say 300SE on the left and 4.5 on the right, correct? > On January 13, 2016 at 6:29 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 300SE? > > http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5400302386.html > > Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

That's a 6.3. Go get it!! On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 300SE? > > http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5400302386.html > > Dan > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad Oh Jaime!

300SE? http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5400302386.html Dan 'pears ta be Engine is right Jaime needs to save this one. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

Maybe it would end up like the coupe you recently sold, eh? And since it’s a 6.3, I’ll be running away as if my hair was on fire. Dan > On Jan 13, 2016, at 7:20 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's a 6.3. > > Go get it!! >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad Oh Jaime!

I like the PW option. Very cool. On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 6:49 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 300SE? >> >> http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5400302386.html >> >> Dan >> > > 'pears ta be Engine is right > > Jaime needs to save this one. > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

No badge for the rare 300SE 6 cylinder model (M189?) On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 10:30 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dan! > > Remember the M100 club? You should be able to recover $1500 and your > time in parts pretty quick. > > You are the master of parting out

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

From what can be seen it doesn’t look rusty. Engine compartment looks pretty clean. Get a hold of King John and see if he’ll take a look at it. Dan > On Jan 13, 2016, at 7:56 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > It would be great to know if its rusty. Of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

It would be great to know if its rusty. Of course... how would I ever get it home? Jaime On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 7:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe it would end up like the coupe you recently sold, eh? > > And since it’s a 6.3, I’ll be running away as if

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

Jaime asks: >‎It would be great to know if its >rusty. Of course... how would I >ever get >it home? Weren't you and your BIL going to go in on a truck..? Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

Dan! Remember the M100 club? You should be able to recover $1500 and your time in parts pretty quick. You are the master of parting out MBs (next to how kaleb used to be) Think if how much money the M100 club guys would pay for some of that stuff! Maybe it would end up like the coupe

Re: [MBZ] Interesting CL Ad

It would be great to know if its rusty. Of course... how would I ever get it home? Jaime There are hotshot haulers that go all over the country. Probably $1000 or so +_ to NJ? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

Looks like they edited the original post and took the price out. Strange. Dan > On Dec 28, 2015, at 11:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Post is still there but what's the asking price? > > On Sun, Dec 27, 2015 at 6:56 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

Post is still there but what's the asking price? On Sun, Dec 27, 2015 at 6:56 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't care for the W126 copes, but for those who do: >> >> http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/5376820987.html >> >> Dan >> > > That could be fun if you

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

I don't care for the W126 copes, but for those who do: http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/5376820987.html Dan That could be fun if you had the $$$ and the Badge Americard. I don't like 2 drs, but if you never need to haul more than 2 peeps, and wanna haul a $$, that one is a good choice!

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

So it is. Strange. I’ll do a screen grab next time. Dan > On Dec 27, 2015, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Post deleted > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 27, 2015, at 5:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

Post deleted Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2015, at 5:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t care for the W126 copes, but for those who do: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/5376820987.html > > Dan > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

The story is that when the airport was expanding for this runway they played the eminent domain card on the property owners, a farming family who had owned the property for many generations. There was a family burial plot on the property and with the owners not wanting to consent to the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

iebenz.com> > Cc: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> > Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 10:11 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site > > Only airline that ever stranded me in all of my travels. Got stuck in > Charlotte overnight due to a maintenance delay. We

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

A haunted runway!! On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 8:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The story is that when the airport was expanding for this runway they > played the eminent domain card on the property owners, a farming family who > had owned the property for many

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

rcedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rich Thomas <richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site The mark is right in the middle of the runway --R (who had to drive 2 hours to Savannah one night when the wife had the choice of going

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

I've ever seen in the airline industry so clearly it'll never happen... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 10:11 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

om: Rich Thomas via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: Rich Thomas <richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> > Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:39 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site > > The mark is right in the middle of the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

I was on a puddle jumper from Jackson, MS to Memphis (NWA) on a Saturday morning. I had a 6:00 pm dinner party to attend at home in Wisconsin, so I wasn’t keen on being late or missing it. Someone wanted to get out of Jackson bad that morning. Next flight out would have put me in MKE at like

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

'Nother ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Dan Penoff" <d...@penoff.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 10:11 AM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

sage - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: "Dan Penoff" <d...@penoff.com> > Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2015 10:11 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting B

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

So, one has to wonder if they are still there. The noise from a jet on takeoff must be about enough to wake the dead at that range. RB On 23/12/2015 7:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The story is that when the airport was expanding for this runway they played the eminent domain card

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

The mark is right in the middle of the runway --R (who had to drive 2 hours to Savannah one night when the wife had the choice of going to the Myrt or Savannah when USAir decided they couldn't go to CHS for some reason not entirely clear) On 12/22/15 7:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Burial Site

On Tue, 22 Dec 2015 22:39:01 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > The mark is right in the middle of the runway Well, not right in the middle of the runway, more to the north edge. And when you remove the marker, there are two rectangles of different color than the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Letter

I thought this list was a safe space, free from ongoing microaggressions! --R It is. ... ... ...So long as your eyes are covered. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Letter

I thought this list was a safe space, free from ongoing microaggressions! --R On 12/2/15 10:06 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: a university that did not cower http://www.okwu.edu/blog/2015/11/this-is-not-a-day-care-its-a-university/ The article is quite interesting, and an indictment on

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Letter

It's Andrews day off... you are safe.. LOL On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought this list was a safe space, free from ongoing microaggressions! >> >> --R >> > > > It is. ... ... ...So long as your eyes are covered. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Letter

I never take a day off. Better hide under your desk while I sort this out. On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 11:41 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > It's Andrews day off... you are safe.. LOL > > On Wed, Dec 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Interesting maybe

But does the heater fan work On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 7:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 1973 Mercedes 280 $2500obo > http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/5204203909.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice > Android:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting maybe

Brings back memories - my first Benz, purchased for $4700 in 1982, sold a year later to a dip heading overseas for $4,850. Best ride of any car I ever owned. On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 8:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > But does the heater fan work > > On Thu, Sep 3,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

True, I didn’t look that closely. An AMG S320? I’m thinking not. Around here S320s struggle with competition from the big boys (S500/600) and don’t seem to command the prices the higher displacement models do. Occasionally you’ll come across a really nice one like my GoodFellows seller had

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

but when somebody says it's one of the nicest around... That, sir, is a _relative_ measure of quality! Can be a pretty low bar to entry, in other words. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: True, I didn’t look that closely. An AMG S320? I’m thinking not. He said outright that the wheels, which look identical to the wheels on my 1997, are AMG. Maybe he put AMG by Alibaba valve stem caps on them? Mitch, who is thinking about ordering 20 or 50 of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

I haven't pulled the trigger on any yet, but the Carfax Used Car Sales tool seems to be pretty well done. Lots of ways to dial in the search and a lot of cars available BTW. I like the guide that says if the prices are above or below the book price. Does anyone now if the 94 to 99-ish E

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

Experience with Craigslist has indicated just that - the bar is exceptionally low. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 28, 2015, at 9:20 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: but when somebody says it's one of the nicest around... That, sir, is a _relative_ measure of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

The last diesel wagon in the U.S. Was the 87 124 wagon Sent from my iPhone On Jun 28, 2015, at 11:18 AM, LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I haven't pulled the trigger on any yet, but the Carfax Used Car Sales tool seems to be pretty well done. Lots of ways to dial in the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

Downhill with a tailwind? I get over 20 MPG in pretty much 50-50 mixed city/highway driving in my S430. The SL500 can do the same with the hardtop on. Dan On Jun 28, 2015, at 2:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have never seen close to that in a e320

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

On June 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The last diesel wagon in the U.S. Was the 87 124 wagon Unless the R350CDI counts, but that's probably out of the price range Larry is looking at. But, 30mpg hwy is possible (premium fuel only) from

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

I have never seen close to that in a e320 gasser Sent from my iPhone On Jun 28, 2015, at 1:35 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On June 28, 2015 at 12:20 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The last diesel wagon in the U.S. Was

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

Is that because Regina drives them??? On Sun, Jun 28, 2015 at 1:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have never seen close to that in a e320 gasser -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! *“Travel is fatal to

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Green W140

I believe that's the same color as my 1997. But mine has its hood star and all it's jack hole covers. I guess I'm jaded, but when somebody says it's one of the nicest around and there's a hole where the star belongs... OTOH, for $3k what do you expect? Mitch. On June 27, 2015 at 8:37 PM Dan

Re: [MBZ] interesting concept

Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: http://photographyisnotacrime.com/blog/2015/03/u-s-congressman-introduces-legislation-to-make-policing-for-profit-a-crime/ I like the term po licing for Profit It maybe should be po licing for profit and ego The problem as with discrimination laws...how can

Re: [MBZ] interesting concept

I like that line of thought. Lets get started... It is my considered opinion that such acts by persons who hold offices of trust and take an oath to uphold the Constitution, are in direct violation of the Rights preserved by Constitution, thus, violation of those Rights in such a willful and

Re: [MBZ] interesting concept

It is my considered opinion that such acts by persons who hold offices of trust and take an oath to uphold the Constitution, are in direct violation of the Rights preserved by Constitution, thus, violation of those Rights in such a willful and long standing manner constitutes an enforceable act of

Re: [MBZ] interesting concept

Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: http://photographyisnotacrime.com/blog/2015/03/u-s-congressman-introduces-legislation-to-make-policing-for-profit-a-crime/ I like the term po licing for Profit It maybe should be po licing for profit and ego The problem as with discrimination laws...how

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

I had to replace the KLIMA relay in my 1985 300TD - is that the one located inconveniently behind the RF side kick panel? On Fri, Feb 20, 2015 at 7:44 PM, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Donald wrote: I have never had an 85. Isn't there some weird stuff about the 85 that

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

Donald wrote: I have never had an 85. Isn't there some weird stuff about the 85 that is unique. Yeah, a few things. I wish none of mine were '85s. Don't like them. They have the KLIMA system that ties the tachometer and the AC compressor turning and other stuff into one egg basket. The

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

AM To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Yes, the 85s are quicker off the line due to a high stall torque converter. Turbo engages almost immediately. It has a 2.88:1 rear end ratio for better fuel economy. It has a A/C cut out when flooring the throttle

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

and thus the trade off is mitigated? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Mike Gildea [mailto:mikgi...@icloud.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:11 AM To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Yes, the 85s are quicker off the line due

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

My understanding is that these diesels don't have the same revs==gas that most cars do. Perhaps they were after a quieter highway ride, not fuel economy? Would still need a higher stall speed TC to make up for the loss of off-the-line acceleration. But that would also make it less efficient

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

Redline has been 5000 RPM from OM621 through OM603 (1958 to roughly 2000) Yellow line 4500 Unlike most gassers, the MB diesels can go all day at redline. That is typically how the 4 cylinders are driven. When I had a chovey, the redline was 4500. I don't know about current deetriot iron,

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

I have always had trouble understanding rear end ratios. Simple. a 4.11 rear end: the driveshaft turns 4.11 revolutions per one revolution of both axles. 3.50 rear end: the driveshaft turns 3.5 revolutions per one revolution of both axles. 3.00 rear end: the driveshaft turns 3.00

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 10:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 I have always had trouble understanding rear end ratios.  So, a lower number is a taller gear and you get better fuel mileage at the cost of acceleration, but you get higher top end speed

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:02 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Nice close up photos. The VIN doesn't look right, or is it just me? Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

to help with acceleration and thus the trade off is mitigated? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Mike Gildea [mailto:mikgi...@icloud.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 8:11 AM To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Yes, the 85s are quicker

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

valve adjustments and the timing chain, but it seems like there was something. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:02 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Nice close up photos. The VIN doesn't look

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

That's true of the turbos but not NA. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 2:16 AM To: Andrew Strasfogel; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 123's

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I don't like the tacky chrome wheel arch moldings! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sorry, I forgot to include link: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4870297534.html -Original Message- From: Donald

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Yes it is very interesting Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This looks interesting. Not much in the way of details or pictures. My prior 123 Diesels were 82 and 83. I have never had an 85. Isn't there some

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I believe the stall speed on the torque converter is higher on the 85, and there are some other details as well, but that's the biggie as I recall. Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 5:56 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This looks interesting. Not much in the way of

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, February 17, 2015 5:20 PM To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Don't you just love the ads that claim these cars are good for xxx,xxx,xxx miles? RB On 17/02/2015 5:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Sorry, I forgot to include link: https

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; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Yes it is very interesting Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This looks interesting. Not much in the way of details or pictures. My prior 123 Diesels were

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How else would you easily hide the rust? RB On 17/02/2015 5:18 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote: I don't like the tacky chrome wheel arch moldings! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sorry, I forgot to include link:

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[mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:20 PM To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Don't you just love the ads that claim these cars are good for xxx,xxx,xxx miles? RB On 17/02/2015 5:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Sorry

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Yea I saw that one a while back, impressive photo skills. Let us know what it looks like. I was sort of interested also. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 5:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sorry, I forgot to include link:

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The VIN is definitely garbled. Should start WD etc. Major changes: Transmission has many improvements in 1985 models. Electronic tachometer replaces mechanical one. Trap oxidizer on CA models. Some new electronic modules, including one in the Passenger Side front kick panel that I had to

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[mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:20 PM To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting 123 Don't you just love the ads that claim these cars are good for xxx,xxx,xxx miles? RB On 17/02/2015 5:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Sorry, I forgot

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Nice close up photos. The VIN doesn't look right, or is it just me? Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yea I saw that one a while back, impressive photo skills. Let us know what it looks like. I was sort of interested also.

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From: fredh.s...@hotmail.com To: d...@snooklawllc.com Subject: RE: [MBZ] interesting 123 Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 04:15:15 + Donald.The VIN is for a Honda. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:15:46 + Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting

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