[MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
To all, What am I facing? It came off when wife was about a 1/4 mile from the house and she got it close to the house. It stayed with the car, wedged against the fan shroud and supported by the belts. 1981, manual transmission. Harry Watkins 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans
Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
You are facing selling it to Kaleb (or me ) for 500 dollars. Did the bolt break or just come loose and drop off? Dwight Giles 1979 240D auto 244k + miles Wickford, RI Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 9:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D To all, What am I facing? It came off when wife was about a 1/4 mile from the house and she got it close to the house. It stayed with the car, wedged against the fan shroud and supported by the belts. 1981, manual transmission. Harry Watkins 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What am I facing? It came off when wife was about a 1/4 mile from the house and she got it close to the house. It stayed with the car, wedged against the fan shroud and supported by the belts. 1981, manual transmission. The outcome here depends on the threads, in other words did the bolt just gradually back out or are the threads damaged? Best case: you get a new bolt, and you live happily ever after. If the threads are damaged, in theory you can try to machine the crank but no one I have talked to supports that on a diesel, in practice. The alternative is a new crank. I don't enjoy telling you this, but it's based on my own experience a few years ago. I was lucky... the bolt went in, tightened okay and everyone breathed a sigh of relief... when it was still there a couple of months later. Was your engine rebuilt at some point? Mac
Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
Happened to my 81 also. It was the pulleys, not the damper. Some bolts snapped, some loose. take out the pulleys and you should be able to unscrew the broken off bolts. A dremel or die grinder to cut screwdriver slots may help. Buy 6 new allen head capscrews. (Rusty or an industrial supply place) Put the belts on the damper, put the pulleys on the damper and put the bolts in. If the damper truly is off, then you have lost the big bolt and washer. best found from a salvage engine. Make sure the alignment pins are in place and that you have the damper aligned properly so tdc is when the engine is at TDC. Replace big bolt and torque it good. At 08:55 PM 7/6/2005, you wrote: To all, What am I facing? It came off when wife was about a 1/4 mile from the house and she got it close to the house. It stayed with the car, wedged against the fan shroud and supported by the belts. 1981, manual transmission. Harry Watkins 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
I'm starting to see atrend here - should anyone with a 616 engine tighten or replace the bolts as a preventative measure? How many miles on the engines when this occured? On 7/6/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happened to my 81 also. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL 280k miles '81 240D, 185k miles '78 450SLC 80k miles
Re: [MBZ] Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 31 re: outside temp gauge
On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 18:50:07 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rusty; I probably stopped listening at the word hundred, and he may well have said: five hundred plus. Hard to believe that anything involving a commodity LED would be so expensive, but I don't know what else is involved in it. Any other solutions? Junkyard/used? Joseph From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 2, Issue 31 Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:59:51 + Today's Topics: 1. RE: Advice for potential purchaser?? (R A Bennell) 2. Re: Blinker (Marshall Booth) 3. Re: What to use as test refrigerant on R-12 system (dave walton) 4. Re: 85 300D, KLIMA relay? and what does it do (Marshall Booth) 5. Re: 123 Ign lock Q (Loren Faeth) 6. Re: 722.6 Tranny Fluid Change (Dave Wakin) 7. Re: did they put magic pixie dust in the R134 this year? (John Ervine) 8. Re: 722.6 Tranny Fluid Change (Marshall Booth) 9. Outside temp gauge 1994 E500 ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) 10. RE: Outside temp gauge 1994 E500 (Rusty Cullens) 11. Re: What to use as test refrigerant on R-12 system (Kaleb C. Striplin) 12. Re: Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C (Russ Maki) 13. Re: Advice for potential purchaser?? (Steve MacSween) 14. Re: Advice for potential purchaser?? (redghost) 15. Re: 85 300D, KLIMA relay? and what does it do (David Brodbeck) Please don't quote the entire digest; that's very bad form. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
280K on mine. Replacement of the bolt sounds like a good idea. I don't think tightening would be wise. Is locktite used? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D I'm starting to see atrend here - should anyone with a 616 engine tighten or replace the bolts as a preventative measure? How many miles on the engines when this occured?
Re: [MBZ] Mono valve???
I bought the LEDs to wire in and see what's going on. They are still sitting on the table in the Radio Shack blister packs. I haven't dug into the wiring diagram yet to see which wire to connect them to. However, the ACC is now working just fine! We're preparing for a trip to Mexico next week, so I doubt that I'll get to it till we come back. I'll report progress as it occurs. Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions. On 7/5/05, Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good luck to Don, maybe he will have a report for us on his activities this weekend with the LED's etc. Richard -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
On Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at 07:41 PM, Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What am I facing? It came off when wife was about a 1/4 mile from the house and she got it close to the house. It stayed with the car, wedged against the fan shroud and supported by the belts. 1981, manual transmission. I had the dampener/balancer and pulleys come off my OM617 twice.. First time near an MB dealer and the resident gorilla w/a 4 foot bar put everything back together again.. A hundred thousand miles later, it came loose again.. Got it to my Phoenix indy Dampener slot was damaged, but crank OK. He got a used dampener/balancer and new dowels. It's all back together and runs great... Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ 1980 300SD.
[MBZ] nothing to see here, move on
I'm scraping the bottom here folks http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/82797457.html --Mog Axles 1500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/82799057.html --Gas Mog 404 6speed 2k http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/82836994.html --Mobile VO heater http://seattle.craigslist.org/pts/82885872.html -benz parts ??? http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82709797.html --Gas 190 $4800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82741992.html --GM diesel Coupe http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82829455.html -74 Maserati $7k http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82880692.html --Car hauler $3500 no affiliation, etc. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
Re: [MBZ] nothing to see here, move on
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82829455.html -74 Maserati $7k DROL
Re: [MBZ] nothing to see here, move on
Yeah, very true, but you always hear those urban legends about divorce sales, etc. I used to want to own a car like that *someday* but I seem to have come to my senses I actually wanted a Jensen Interceptor. There is some little old guy with one stuck in a dry storage barn somewhere around here (along with a heap of other assorted rare cars). At last count about 20 of us were waiting for him to push off this mortal, etc., to get our grubby paws on them. So far he has managed to outlive my enthusiasm for the Jensen folly. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks too good to be true -- -- On 7/7/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82829455.html -74 Maserati $7k DROL
Re: [MBZ] Mobile Diesel Genset
http://seattle.craigslist.org/for/82828326.html this one is smaller than the 25kvw below, this is only 5500 watt and smaller On Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at 10:24 PM, redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/for/82782126.html $8k. looks new -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI: http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/ is back on line Yes, but only the 123 manual pages are active. Some of the 126 and 116 stuff was available before, wasn't it? Mac
[MBZ] Now THIS is a dog
Full points to the seller for honesty in trading, but I almost died of laughter reading the listing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6008item= 4560170629rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Mac
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
FYI All, I would say that the below site makes the skinnerbox site obsolete since all the skinnerbox site does is to serve the pdfs, slowly I might add. Using the below link you can download *ALL* of them to your hard drive at once in a few zip files then use the web based interface to access them. No affiliation. ftp://Diesel:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Dan 82 300D-T 82kmi
RE: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
I definitely suggest that you get new bolts AND WASHERS. As I remember, the washer on the big bolt is deformed, and a new one is the only way to get the proper retaining tension. All new bolts and washers (including the big washer) cost me about $20 from the dealer. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 9:34 PM To: Harry Watkins; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D ...best found from a salvage engine.
RE: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D
It is a common problem. I am not sure if it is a design problem or occurs after a PO (or their mechanic) failed to torque the bolts properly. The large bolt is VERY difficult to torque, as you must find some method to keep the crankshaft from turning whist you apply the torque. I would suggest an annual check of the dampener bolt torque. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2005 10:29 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D I'm starting to see atrend here - should anyone with a 616 engine tighten or replace the bolts as a preventative measure? How many miles on the engines when this occured? On 7/6/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happened to my 81 also. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL 280k miles '81 240D, 185k miles '78 450SLC 80k miles ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
RE: [MBZ] nothing to see here, move on
I worked on a few of those Jensen Interceptors. Real hot rods: Chrysler 440, Holley four-barrel, light body. I knew a doctor here in Houston that had 10 of them. Thomas E. Potter Telephone: (713) 215-2877 Fax: (713) 215-2551 Mobile: (832) 794-0536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Steve MacSween Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 12:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] nothing to see here, move on Yeah, very true, but you always hear those urban legends about divorce sales, etc. I used to want to own a car like that *someday* but I seem to have come to my senses I actually wanted a Jensen Interceptor. There is some little old guy with one stuck in a dry storage barn somewhere around here (along with a heap of other assorted rare cars). At last count about 20 of us were waiting for him to push off this mortal, etc., to get our grubby paws on them. So far he has managed to outlive my enthusiasm for the Jensen folly. Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks too good to be true -- -- On 7/7/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/82829455.html -74 Maserati $7k DROL ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Who's bright idea was this...
Shouldn't they be busy fighting CRIME grrr... http://www.tintcenter.com/news/187.html John
Re: [MBZ] Mono valve???
All computer controled auto accessories are equipped with a thought process. The ACC saw you comming out of the store, decided the jig was up, and will play nice for a while. Unfortunately, they can also read maps and calculate distance. So if you dont take the LED's with you, about the time you cross the 100 mile border, the ACC will begin to act up again. Be prepared.. Take the blister packs.. Richard K4PKV --- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought the LEDs to wire in and see what's going on. They are still sitting on the table in the Radio Shack blister packs. I haven't dug into the wiring diagram yet to see which wire to connect them to. However, the ACC is now working just fine! We're preparing for a trip to Mexico next week, so I doubt that I'll get to it till we come back. I'll report progress as it occurs. Thanks to everyone for the help and suggestions. On 7/5/05, Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good luck to Don, maybe he will have a report for us on his activities this weekend with the LED's etc. Richard -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: [MBZ] MityVac
Need a source and specific model number for a high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change. Can't find it in the (new) archive. Thanks, Karl Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid - Frank Zappa __ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
RE: [MBZ] MityVac
Not sure what you are looking for...My MityVac is a small handheld device used to check vacuum lines. I suspect you are thinking of the $2 Oil Sucker. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac Need a source and specific model number for a high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change. Can't find it in the (new) archive. Thanks, Karl Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid - Frank Zappa __ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] 240D crank pulley
Came off my 80 240D at 65k. 6 small bolts in it. Some came loose; others broke. Messed up belts, fan, radiator and lower hose. Wilton
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
Trying to open this I get 550 Passive mode not allowed on this server. I am using Mozilla Firefox. Is this just a setting to get to this site? Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI All, I would say that the below site makes the skinnerbox site obsolete since all the skinnerbox site does is to serve the pdfs, slowly I might add. Using the below link you can download *ALL* of them to your hard drive at once in a few zip files then use the web based interface to access them. No affiliation. ftp://Diesel:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ Dan 82 300D-T 82kmi ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C
Do you have a fuel pressure regulator in line after the fuel pump. These carbs only need a few pounds of fuel pressure and the floats may not be able to shut off anything over 4 or 5 lbs pressure. A proper fuel pump ( not electric ) might be your first cure. Check your choke flaps to see if they're working right. I don't have a regulator after the pump-if I can get one, what PSI do I want one for, or one set to? Thanks! Michael
RE: [MBZ] MityVac
Think I found it: http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MIT7400source=frooglekw=MIT7400 I suppose I could just use my vacuum pump hooked to a carboy for a trap, but I'd prefer something tidy that does not require a power source so I can do the job on the street and haul straight to service station for disposal. thx - kw --- Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure what you are looking for...My MityVac is a small handheld device used to check vacuum lines. I suspect you are thinking of the $2 Oil Sucker. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac Need a source and specific model number for a high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change. Can't find it in the (new) archive. Thanks, Karl Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid - Frank Zappa __ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trying to open this I get 550 Passive mode not allowed on this server. I am using Mozilla Firefox. Is this just a setting to get to this site? Unlike Internet Exploder, I'm unaware of any option in FireFox to change between passive and active FTP transfers. So, either use IE, or use an actual FTP program instead of a web browser. WS_FTP is great, so is CuteFTP, and there are tons of free FTP clients out there. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
I don't understand. I tried opening explorer and pasting in the ftp. then added ws and still no go. Can you give me more information, or steer me in the direction to learn what to do? I do not get it. Steve David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trying to open this I get 550 Passive mode not allowed on this server. I am using Mozilla Firefox. Is this just a setting to get to this site? You'll have to use a real FTP client, not a web browser. I don't think Firefox supports active mode, and the person who hosts that site has disabled passive mode. If you're running Windows, WSFTP is one option. __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't understand. I tried opening explorer and pasting in the ftp. then added ws and still no go. Can you give me more information, or steer me in the direction to learn what to do? I do not get it. WS_FTP: http://www.ipswitch.com/downloads/index.html CuteFTP: http://www.cuteftp.com/products/ftp_clients.asp Grab one of those and use it to access the site, instead of a web browser.
[MBZ] Thanks for all the help on my 250C!
I just wanted to write in at this time and thank everyone that has chimed in and helped with suggestions on my 250C trouble. It has gotten a bit frustrating for me, and having some new outlooks have helped. I am going to start in this afternoon on some of your new approaches and see where that gets me. Here is a summary of what I know about the car: '72 250C w/50K original miles. Dual Zenith carbs-just rebuilt by me. I am no pro, but have probably rebuilt 30 or so carbs in the past ten or twelve years-mostly simple things like old Hollys, but also some Carters, whatever an MG had on it (I think they were some kind of Zenith, too), something off of a Renault, and whatever was on a '72 dart with a 318? Sat for app 4-5 years before I purchased it in January. Supposedly ran fine when parked prior to that. I had it running shortly after bringing it home, but once I had it running and holding idle, it would move under its own power, but only get up to about 20-25 MPH, and then would plateau. It would not stop running, not surge, not cough or sputter, but simply would not go any faster-it actually, I think, once got up to enough speed that it kicked into third on the auto transmission, but never went any faster. Not long after this I started having trouble with it even staying running. I will admit that, at first, I was trying to run it on the old fuel in its tank. I since began running it on an aux tank of fresh gas. I just rebuilt the carbs in the past three weeks to see if this helped. I can now get it to start, but have to use a spritz of ether or a dribble of gas in the carb to get it to start. Once running, it sounds pretty good. However, once running, it also seems to die after about 20-30 seconds at best. If I try to restart it will TRY to start, but won't quite go. If I reprime it with ether/gas, it will start again a few times, then won't (flooding?). I know that the wire to one cut-off selenoid that screws into the base of the carbs is off, and is not of a length that I can easily repair it. The other is still on and attached. SO, today I am going to: Change the condensor Check the ignition module beneath the battery tray Look for two boxes and vacuum diaphragms on the left (passenger) inner fender and see how they look. Check the points gap and the points. Any other suggestions for right now-just trying to update and summarize so that everyone knows what has been done and what is being done. Thanks! J. Michael Shaw, II, D.C. (478)288-0420
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't understand. I tried opening explorer and pasting in the ftp. then added ws and still no go. Can you give me more information, or steer me in the direction to learn what to do? I do not get it. Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - check the box for Enable Folder View for FTP Sites. Doing that forces IE into active FTP, regardless of the whether the box for Use Passive FTP is checked or not. Better yet, get a real FTP client: http://www.download.com/3150-2160_4-0-1-0.html?qt=author=titlename=desc=dlcount=daysback=swlink=gfiletype=os=128li=49dlsize=ca= And in case that linewraps: http://tinyurl.com/b7jy6 -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 265+kmi 1980 300TD 163+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi
RE: [MBZ] MityVac
First time I've seen that one. I have the MityVac Silverline for use in checking vacuum lines. It's been a solid performer, so I suspect the rest of their stuff is good also. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 9:00 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac Think I found it: http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDisplay.cfm?lookup=MIT7400source=froogle; kw=MIT7400 I suppose I could just use my vacuum pump hooked to a carboy for a trap, but I'd prefer something tidy that does not require a power source so I can do the job on the street and haul straight to service station for disposal. thx - kw --- Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure what you are looking for...My MityVac is a small handheld device used to check vacuum lines. I suspect you are thinking of the $2 Oil Sucker. Royce Engler 1985 300TD Turbo 265K -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Karl Wittnebel Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 8:25 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: RE: [MBZ] MityVac Need a source and specific model number for a high-capacity Mity Vac, preferably one with a hand pump. Need the 8+qt capacity for OM 617 oil change. Can't find it in the (new) archive. Thanks, Karl Without music to decorate it, time is just a bunch of boring production deadlines or dates by which bills must be paid - Frank Zappa __ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog
Wow. How bad are BMWs compared to Mercedes anyway? I have seldom seen a comparably aged M-B in such a sorry state. On 7/7/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Full points to the seller for honesty in trading, but I almost died of laughter reading the listing http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6008item= 4560170629rd=1ssPageName=WDVW Mac ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Who's bright idea was this...
I totally sympathesize with LE on this issue. It's scary not to be able to look inside at some perp who might be packing a weapon... On 7/7/05, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shouldn't they be busy fighting CRIME grrr... http://www.tintcenter.com/news/187.html John ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog
IMHO, I find that BMW do not stand the test oif time anywhere near as wsell as MBs do. I often tell people that they seem to be a 5-7 year car. After that they fall apart. I should also say that the ones made in the last 10 years or less seem to be much better... either that or they just don't LOOK old to me..hmmm. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D
Re: [MBZ] Who's bright idea was this...
Loren Faeth wrote: tinted glass is used by druggies, gangs and other criminals to hide what they are doing. It should be outlawed everywhere. I have nothing to hide. I don't even like tinted glass. Back when glass was clear, truckers and others always gave a truckers wave. Now you can't see it because the glass is not clear. Roads were friendlier when you could see the wave. Where I live, you're not allowed to tint the windshield or the front side windows. The rest are fair game. That seems like a reasonable compromise. Having had a van with a dark tinted back window, though, I don't think I'd do it again. It made it really difficult to see while backing up at night.
Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...
Maybe I should clarify my gripe... tintint law itself isn't a problem. The way that it is being enforced I disagree with. Some states have cards with text of varying level of contrast on them. Based on which line is readable you can tell the tint level (or at least legal or not... been a while since I read about that). The law went into effect with no notice, and no grace period. Nobody has the machines to certify, etc. Nobody can get their regular inspection sticker now because the regular inspection sticker can't be given out if the tint sticker is given out, etc. Basically its overkill for the level the problem is... John
Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...
The tint law has been in effect in NC for years. It is largely ignored by the officers, however. My 300TD was a Georgia car, with windows that were darn near black. I drove it that way for a year, with a state inspection sticker on the window, and was not stopped. But I decided not to press my luck, and removed the tint. That was a *JOB* btw. I'm not a law enforcement officer either, but understand their point in spades. For the folks who want a cooler car in the parking lot, get a cover. JMO Richard --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fighting crime?, like folks driving too aggresively and cutting off people and speeding through school zones endangering kids, and other CRIME? Put yourself in their shoes and make a traffic stop on some jackass driving like an idiot with 4 or 5 others idiots in the car who just about ran over YOUR mother. Then walk up next to that car without being able to see in and see the dangers inside. Some type of reasonable compromise should be reachable. A limit on the amount of tint is reasonable. Ken (not a law enforcement officer) In a message dated 7/7/2005 7:24:32 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Who's bright idea was this... To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Shouldn't they be busy fighting CRIME grrr... http://www.tintcenter.com/news/187.html John ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...
On Thu, 7 Jul 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fighting crime?, like folks driving too aggresively and cutting off people and speeding through school zones endangering kids, and other CRIME? Put yourself in their shoes and make a traffic stop on some jackass driving like an idiot with 4 or 5 others idiots in the car who just about ran over YOUR mother. Then walk up next to that car without being able to see in and see the dangers Well said. I wish cops would go after the type of people you described more than just speeders. I also agree that it is reasonable to have a tint limit... inside. Some type of reasonable compromise should be reachable. A limit on the amount of tint is reasonable. Yes. But it should not be so poorly implemented. It is pretty easy to tell if tint is illegally dark... ticket and move on. Yearly certification is not IMO the way it should be done and what I was griping about. John
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
I have tried to use smartFTP, ipswitch WS_FTP, and internet explorer w/the ftp box checked and still no luck. Do I type in the full address, ftp://Diesel:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ and then hit go? I did this in ipswitch WS-FTP and it did not connect to the server. Same thing with internet explorer. Additionally, if I have smartFTP open, and I click on the link, it tries to open the server but fails. What else could be wrong? Steve John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't understand. I tried opening explorer and pasting in the ftp. then added ws and still no go. Can you give me more information, or steer me in the direction to learn what to do? I do not get it. Tools - Internet Options - Advanced - check the box for Enable Folder View for FTP Sites. Doing that forces IE into active FTP, regardless of the whether the box for Use Passive FTP is checked or not. Better yet, get a real FTP client: __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have tried to use smartFTP, ipswitch WS_FTP, and internet explorer w/the ftp box checked and still no luck. Do I type in the full address, ftp://Diesel:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ and then hit go? I did this in ipswitch WS-FTP and it did not connect to the server. Same thing with internet explorer. Additionally, if I have smartFTP open, and I click on the link, it tries to open the server but fails. What else could be wrong? In WS_FTP, you may need to break up that URL and enter the pieces separately. For the hostname (or server, I forget what WS_FTP calls it) put: telshena.dyndns.org For the username, put: Diesel For the password, put: diesel
Re: [MBZ] Bumper sticker we all need
While on vacation I saw a VW TDI with a Diesel Inside sticker ala Intel Inside and a long sentence in German. I pulled up next to him at a light and asked what it said...Real cars don't have spark plugs! I laughed heartily. His friend made it for him. Christopher --- David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: redghost wrote: http://www.prankplace.com/stickers9.htm It is the ultipenultimate next to next to last on the page I saw a trailer the other day with a bumper sticker that said, Real trucks don't have spark plugs. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 207K miles, Wulf http://don.homelinux.net/mbz/Chris -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, The Van Sell on Yahoo! Auctions no fees. Bid on great items. http://auctions.yahoo.com/
[MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...
I know these threads get tiring, but I am still in my first year of dieseling and I recall from this past winter the mantra Diesel is always higher in the winter because of demand for heating oil. Gas is higher in the summer becuase of the travel season Fall agricultural use also uses alot of diesel it was said...can't see, personally, how it's more than planting in winter - it should be less. Plow, till, rotovate, plant, cultivate, etc...harvest is nothing in comparison. ANYWAY, What the hell is the story now? From what I know, there are no diesel refineries, there are oil refineries and all sorts of stuff gets separated out. It can only be two things, it seems: 1. Higher demand. Well, I doubt that as train shipping has jumped substantially (this happens in uncertain economic times and confirmed by my friend who works for one of the big rail freight lines) and trains use ALOT less diesel to move the same freight as trucks would. Is trucking up so much to offset this and create higher demand? 2. Conspiracy (unproveable speculation here). The oil companies remember that the '70's oil crisis caused a jump in the sale of diesel vehicles. It's happening again. Many new diesel models introduced. Front cover of local car mag advertized the diesel Passat Wagon at 30-whatever mpg, etc. Fed gov just passed a $4,000 (!) tax credit for the purchase of a new diesel vehicle. The oil co's didn't care in the 70's/80's as they sold gas and diesel. WHAT IS DIFFERENT NOW is that BioD is becoming increasingly popular (log way to go, but no doubt it is happening). I am wondering if they are not keeping the cost high to DISSUADE the purchase of diesel vehicles which in a few years might be able to fill up on BioD for less than dinoD, which will mean $0 from THAT customer to big oil (unless they are in the BioD game too (I would be if I were them)). In Germany BioD is the CHEAPEST fuel available...so with economy of scale, price will come way down. (Euro fuels are so high becuase they are about 70% tax). Thoughts on the conspiracy theory? P.S. THe old 240D (new to me) is working great. Fun...going from the SD to it is like driving a Mercedes go-cart...peppier than I thought (W115 might be the reason). Thanks. Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 207K miles, Wulf http://don.homelinux.net/mbz/Chris -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, The Van __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...
I don't think it's as easy to really be fair about the amount of tint that is legal. I think at night it is more difficult than during the day. Obviously the cost to equip each officer with the light standard device would be prohibitive too. Were I in your legislature I would have included the test in the regular inspection. If you want to make money doing the regular inspection, you must invest in the new device. Then, everyone is doing the same thing. I also believe that this subject didn't come up in the legislature because they were bored and looking for something to make a new law about. No doubt the LE lobby made it a priority for thier efforts. Why? Probably because it was getting out of hand. Without being too much of a bleeding heart, I can't imagine stopping some of the jerks I see on our roadways in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, with back up even only 5 minutes away. That takes guts. Give them every chance to go home to their families after each shift. How often do you get regular inspections? In Washington state we only have emissions inspections on a regular basis, and then only in some counties. A full inspection is only done in certain instances, and that by the State Patrol only. Is your regular inspection done by any business who gets a license to? Ken In a message dated 7/7/2005 10:13:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this... To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed On Thu, 7 Jul 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fighting crime?, like folks driving too aggresively and cutting off people and speeding through school zones endangering kids, and other CRIME? Put yourself in their shoes and make a traffic stop on some jackass driving like an idiot with 4 or 5 others idiots in the car who just about ran over YOUR mother. Then walk up next to that car without being able to see in and see the dangers Well said. I wish cops would go after the type of people you described more than just speeders. I also agree that it is reasonable to have a tint limit... inside. Some type of reasonable compromise should be reachable. A limit on the amount of tint is reasonable. Yes. But it should not be so poorly implemented. It is pretty easy to tell if tint is illegally dark... ticket and move on. Yearly certification is not IMO the way it should be done and what I was griping about. John
[MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor
I just went to two of my local parts houses. One said they couldn;t even
get the condensor for my car ('72 250C), and the other said they could have
one here tomorrow morning. However, the cost for it was $25.00, basically.
Does that sound right? I thought someone on this list that recommended I
try changing it said it would only be about $5.00.
I have the extra money, but don't want to pay it if it is ridiculously
improportionatley expensive.
What should it cost?
Thanks!
Michael
Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor
Call Rusty - (800) 741-5252
On 7/7/05, Joseph Shaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just went to two of my local parts houses. One said they couldn;t even
get the condensor for my car ('72 250C), and the other said they could have
one here tomorrow morning. However, the cost for it was $25.00, basically.
Does that sound right? I thought someone on this list that recommended I
try changing it said it would only be about $5.00.
I have the extra money, but don't want to pay it if it is ridiculously
improportionatley expensive.
What should it cost?
Thanks!
Michael
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Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor
On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 11:46:19AM -0700, Joseph Shaw wrote:
I just went to two of my local parts houses. One said they couldn;t even
get the condensor for my car ('72 250C), and the other said they could have
one here tomorrow morning. However, the cost for it was $25.00, basically.
Does that sound right? I thought someone on this list that recommended I
try changing it said it would only be about $5.00.
Rusty lists two possibilities based on engine number. One is $25 and
one is $14 according to his website. I'd give him a call at the number Don
listed to make sure you get the right one.
K
Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How often do you get regular inspections? In Washington state we only have emissions inspections on a regular basis, and then only in some counties. A full inspection is only done in certain instances, and that by the State Patrol only. I'm gonna ask, since I might be moving out there soon...would my non-working parking brake cause my car to fail inspection in WA? I'm not sure yet whether I'll bring it or sell it before I go, but if I decide to bring it that would be a concern.
Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...
On Thu, 7 Jul 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think it's as easy to really be fair about the amount of tint that is legal. I think at night it is more difficult than during the day. Obviously the cost to equip each officer with the light standard device would be prohibitive too. At night I think if there is any tint its going to be pretty hard to see in... I still think its possible to use the business card light dectector method as its cheap and should be accurate enough. Were I in your legislature I would have included the test in the regular inspection. If you want to make money doing the regular inspection, you must invest in the new device. Then, everyone is doing the same thing. Thats what they did... only problem is nobody makes money on the inspections... see below. I also believe that this subject didn't come up in the legislature because they were bored and looking for something to make a new law about. No doubt the LE lobby made it a priority for thier efforts. Why? Probably because it was getting out of hand. Without being too much of a bleeding heart, I can't imagine stopping some of the jerks I see on our roadways in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, with back up even only 5 minutes away. That takes guts. Give them every chance to go home to their families after each shift. I'm not LE, but my Mom and Step-dad are... the topic has never come up at dinner, but I've never heard them gripe about tinted windows... I'm not saying it wasn't a problem, or couldn't be a problem... How often do you get regular inspections? In Washington state we only have emissions inspections on a regular basis, and then only in some counties. A full inspection is only done in certain instances, and that by the State Patrol only. Is your regular inspection done by any business who gets a license to? Our inspections are yearly, all counties, mandatory, etc. Cost $5. They consist of checking the windshield for cracks in the line of sight, all exterior lights function properly, horn works, and windshield wipers work. Done by any business that gets the license... John
Re: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...
That's so much bull. I grow corn and right now the price for a bushel is only $2.60 CDN. Do you know how many boxes of corn flakes one bushel can make? If there's anything is this country more out of control it's the price difference paid to producers compared to what consumers pay. There's less than 25 cents worth of corn is a large box that costs over 4 bucks.
Re: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...
Reminds me of a comment my dairy farmer father-in-law made once. When the price he's paid for milk goes up, it goes up in the store. WHen the price he is paid goes down, even substantially over long periods, the price in the store remains the same. Christopher --- BenzBarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's so much bull. I grow corn and right now the price for a bushel is only $2.60 CDN. Do you know how many boxes of corn flakes one bushel can make? If there's anything is this country more out of control it's the price difference paid to producers compared to what consumers pay. There's less than 25 cents worth of corn is a large box that costs over 4 bucks. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 207K miles, Wulf http://don.homelinux.net/mbz/Chris -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, The Van __ Yahoo! Mail for Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail
WA state emissions testing (Was: Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...)
Kevin wrote: On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:35:01PM -0400, David Brodbeck wrote: Good to know. What about emissions? How strict are they on tampering? Would a missing ALDA cap be a disqualification? From what I recall, emissions testing on diesels varies by county. The county that seattle is in (King?) required testing from what I recall, but they were more interested in opacity than anything. I'd wager that a missing cap isn't something that will cause problems provided they don't have a reason to go hunting. My 190D, being a 2.2 five speed, doesn't have an ALDA, and was registered in a county that did not do emissions testing on diesels. You should probably tell the list where you are planning on moving so that someone from that county can give you more specific details. It'd be King county.
Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor
Joseph Shaw wrote:
I just went to two of my local parts houses. One said they couldn;t
even
get the condensor for my car ('72 250C), and the other said they could
have
one here tomorrow morning. However, the cost for it was $25.00,
basically.
Does that sound right? I thought someone on this list that recommended
I
try changing it said it would only be about $5.00.
Except for the mounting bracket, condensors is condensors. You might see if
there's a VW part that fits.
That was kind of my theory-which is why I thought I would try my local parts
houses. I figured, There are only so many levels of 'condensing' that can
possibly need to be done! And I thought maybe some same level condensor
was used for something more common. But, of course, not according to the
books!!!
Anyway, I have looked at Rusty'a site, and there are still two options, so I
have tried to call him about four times now and only gotten the
machine-during his announced hours. SO I guess this is not meant to be for
this week's project list!
Thanks for the suggestion, though!
Michael
Re: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory...
Same with oil. The refiners are making windfall profits. The future price of a barrel of crude goes up on a the market at noon, by two the price of fuel at the pump has gone up. We the consumers are hostage to the monopoly so we pay up. The price of fuel goes to $2.50 then drops to $2.30 and we think we are getting a bargain. Then the price of fuel goes to $2.70 and drops to $2.50 and again we think we are getting a deal. The actual cost of the fuel we are using now was probably $40 a barrel. Eventually, this should bring about inflation or the perception of inflation, causing interest rates to rise. Which will depress the economy even further. Enough doom and gloom. Back to diesel content... Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 3:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] price of diesel...interesting theory... Reminds me of a comment my dairy farmer father-in-law made once. When the price he's paid for milk goes up, it goes up in the store. WHen the price he is paid goes down, even substantially over long periods, the price in the store remains the same. Christopher --- BenzBarn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's so much bull. I grow corn and right now the price for a bushel is only $2.60 CDN. Do you know how many boxes of corn flakes one bushel can make? If there's anything is this country more out of control it's the price difference paid to producers compared to what consumers pay. There's less than 25 cents worth of corn is a large box that costs over 4 bucks. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri -1985 300SD, 207K miles, Wulf http://don.homelinux.net/mbz/Chris -1976 240D, ManyK miles, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen = Alternative Fuel Test Vehicle) -1998 Toyota Sienna CE, 99K miles, The Van __ Yahoo! Mail for Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor
Condensor? Condensors don' fit no stinkin' diesel.. (c:
Are you sure it is bad? I guess I have never had a bad one in years,
including the one on my 1946 Champion outboard motor.
I would do some *crazy* things before I would pay even 5 bux for a
condensor. I cannot say for sure, but think I remember the values in
the 0.05 MFD range ?? Anybody got good data for this number? If they
are in that magnitude, I think I would just opt for a disk ceramic
replacement with appropriate shrink tubing from Radio Shack. It would
lay down right in the distributor housing and disappear...
Find someone with a capacitor tester.. my favorite is the Air
Conditioning guy.. he has one to measure starting caps on compressors..
or any older ham you might know.. and acutally measure the thing.
'course if you are trying for originality, then .. maybe you will get
by for $14 (c: ..
Richard
--- Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Joseph Shaw wrote:
I just went to two of my local parts houses. One said they
couldn;t even
get the condensor for my car ('72 250C), and the other said they
could have
one here tomorrow morning. However, the cost for it was $25.00,
basically.
Does that sound right? I thought someone on this list that
recommended I
try changing it said it would only be about $5.00.
Except for the mounting bracket, condensors is condensors. You might
see if
there's a VW part that fits.
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Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor
In a message dated 7/7/2005 11:46:45 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I just went to two of my local parts houses. One said they couldn;t even
get the condensor for my car ('72 250C), and the other said they could have
one here tomorrow morning. However, the cost for it was $25.00, basically.
Does that sound right? I thought someone on this list that recommended I
try changing it said it would only be about $5.00.
I guestimated $5, based on the last one I bought was 98 cents. I should
know better.
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 261 K miles
98 ML 320, 136 K miles
Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C
Okay-cannot seem to get a condensor for now. Cannot seem to access any of the connectors to the ignition module under the battery tray for now. I went out and looked, and yes, to whomever asked, there are two small black boxes and two small vacuum diaphragm style modules on the passenger inner fender. Underneath these were two small vacuum hoses that were going to nothing. One of the vacuum modules had a vacuum hose connected, while the other had an open port on its top, and two open ones underneath. Before doing anything, I hooked up a CLEAN fuel supply, and tried to start it-no go on its own. I gave it a spritz of starting fluid and it roared to life, and sounded pretty good for about 10 seconds, then began to dwindle and died after it struggled to stay alive under my feathering of the accelerator pedal for about five more seconds. I tried to start it again-no go, tried to open the choke setting slightly-had it almost completely closed. No start. Tried it like this with starter fluid. No start. Attached the two vacuum lines. No start. Tried this set up with starter fluid. No start. Switched vacuum lines and tried again. No start. Closed choke back down, tried. No. Starter fluid. No. So after the initial run, which was longer than it would have lasted with just the starter fluid, it would not start even when primed with starter fluid. So I am back to thinking that ther ehas to be a flooding issue. Anyone agree, or am I just an idiot? Thanks! Michael
Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C
Joseph Shaw wrote: So I am back to thinking that there has to be a flooding issue. Until this episode, I was thinking non-delivery. (especially since you can usually get a brief run from fueling with starting fluid)
Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor
On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:30:56PM -0500, Potter, Tom E wrote: I'm not an electrical expert, but I agree. As long as the capacitance is within the same specifications, any condenser should work. The problem is in determining the capacitance specifications. Better yet, throw the points and condenser away and get an electronic trigger (Compufire, Petronix, et. al.). This is the best solution, IMNQSHO. How do you know your condenser is malfunctioning. Unless your points are burning badly in a short period or you have a hot start problem, the condenser is fine. I know: everyone changes them when they change points. I do not; I rarely change condensers. My points last as long as those that have the condenser changed. I can't remember the last time I changed points on anything. The jeep has at least 35k on its set, and is just starting to get a hint of spark scatter :) K
[MBZ] FTP SERVER NOTICE!!
To all list members... Today someone on the list accessed the FTP server I have set up. Instead of logging in only once, the user decided to log in 25 times to start simultaneous downloads. This kind of behavior will not be tolerated. If it happens again, not only will the users IP address be banned permanently, but the server will be shut down for good. I am hesitant to set up a limit because I remember what a headache it was with Mickey's server. Please only log in once and have only one download at a time. If you want to download multiple files, please queue them up and be patient. The computer is not a dedicated server and I simply do not have the bandwidth to support such a large amount of file transfer. Whoever this is, don't fuck it up for everyone: Name: eye5.tribune.com IP Address: 163.192.21.45 Location: Chicago (41.883N, 87.622W) Network: NETBLK-TRIBUNE Registrant: Tribune Company 435 N. Michigan Ave Suite 917 Chicago, IL 60611 US Tarek Elshenawy
[MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this...
If you got inspected, and if they checked it, yes they would make you fix it. I've only taken one vehicle through the process and it was pretty basic. They checked the Vin # on the post and the vin stamped under the hood. Thanks for stopping by, have a nice day. That's not to say on a slow day they might not check more, but it was a simple process that I observed. I wouldn't worry too much about it. The reason I needed inspected was the car had been part of a bankruptcy proceeding and didn't have a proper title. When I brought a car in from out of state, twice now, there was no inspection at all. Since the titles were in order they simply transferred them to a WA state title in the office with no other problems. Ken In a message dated 7/7/2005 2:05:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright idea was this... To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How often do you get regular inspections? In Washington state we only have emissions inspections on a regular basis, and then only in some counties. A full inspection is only done in certain instances, and that by the State Patrol only. I'm gonna ask, since I might be moving out there soon...would my non-working parking brake cause my car to fail inspection in WA? I'm not sure yet whether I'll bring it or sell it before I go, but if I decide to bring it that would be a concern.
[MBZ] Re: What......
That explains it. No money in the inspections so why invest in the machinery. Sounds like it's gonna suck to have ANY tinted windows. My car has the tint because it came from California. I wouldn't have done it myself, but the tint has kind of grown on me. I like to look of the black car with the black windows now. Ken In a message dated 7/7/2005 2:05:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Our inspections are yearly, all counties, mandatory, etc. Cost $5. They consist of checking the windshield for cracks in the line of sight, all exterior lights function properly, horn works, and windshield wipers work. Done by any business that gets the license... John
[MBZ] Re: Cost of Dist Condensor
Actually condensors have a value that is important to prevent point failure.
The old timers actually looked at how the points were wearing and would adjust
the condensor value to prevent transfer from one contact to the other. If you
knew the value of the stock condensor you could find a cheap alternate to
replace the obscenely priced MB product.
Ken
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Joseph Shaw wrote:
I just went to two of my local parts houses. One said they couldn;t even
get the condensor for my car ('72 250C), and the other said they could have
one here tomorrow morning. However, the cost for it was $25.00, basically.
Does that sound right? I thought someone on this list that recommended I
try changing it said it would only be about $5.00.
Except for the mounting bracket, condensors is condensors. You might see if
there's a VW part that fits.
Re: [MBZ] Re: WA state emissions testing
the old days of georgia inspection were the best when i moved here, my car immediately failed georgia emissions. I explained to the guy at the major chain muffler shop how confusing this was to me and he told me not to worry but to go to a certain address with $50. so i drove to this place and told them my story. the fella asked me for $50. i gave it to him. he gave me a sticker. i was now legal! those glory days are long gone, my friends, but what days they were BTW, when i moved here a decade ago, many cars on the road weren't even tagged. alas, that has changed as well :( At 06:00 PM 7/7/2005, you wrote: As I understand the rules King, Pierce and Snohomish counties check emissions. Only portions of Pierce and Sno, are required so there it depends where you are living. The emissions check has a standard you must meet. If you don't meet the standard then you must spend a certain amount of money on repairs at a certified repair facility. After that you get reinspected. If you don't meet the spec then, you still get your cert, simply because you spent the money to fix it. As I understand it you cannot get the exemption for work done yourself, it has to be a certified facility. Ken In a message dated 7/7/2005 2:05:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WA state emissions testing (Was: Re: [MBZ] Re: Who's bright ideawas this...) To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Kevin wrote: On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:35:01PM -0400, David Brodbeck wrote: Good to know. What about emissions? How strict are they on tampering? Would a missing ALDA cap be a disqualification? From what I recall, emissions testing on diesels varies by county. The county that seattle is in (King?) required testing from what I recall, but they were more interested in opacity than anything. I'd wager that a missing cap isn't something that will cause problems provided they don't have a reason to go hunting. My 190D, being a 2.2 five speed, doesn't have an ALDA, and was registered in a county that did not do emissions testing on diesels. You should probably tell the list where you are planning on moving so that someone from that county can give you more specific details. It'd be King county. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
