Dan Weeks wrote:
My brother's 1942 International K-7 straight truck has the following
shift pattern:
1 2 5
R 3 4
Wonder what that pattern was called. The Big Dipper, maybe? :-)
I don't know, but I once drove one like that, too. It was a 1960s
model, but had the same pattern and a
I'd say at WOT your fuel air mixture is too rich, whereas when you back off
the throttle the mixture improves (less fuel).
Have you pulled the spark plugs, they sometimes tell the story. Are you able
to adjust the mixture on your fuel distributor?
The later KE ones have a plug to stop tampering
What he said -- I'll give you $500 for it.
Don - franticly looking for his Bosch injection manual
On 1/8/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'd say at WOT your fuel air mixture is too rich, whereas when you back off
the throttle the mixture improves (less fuel).
Have you pulled
More like gawrsh I dunno whats wrong wit dis dang ting, dem commies make just
cars.
To me it means the combustion chambers are almost undoubtably ruined.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2006 09:30:59 -0700
From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cheap 85 300D
To: Mercedes
guess I need to look into a fuel pressure guage. Maybe its not getting
proper pressure? Maybe the used fuel pump I installed is not pumping
enough fuel or something. Fuel pressure regulator maybe? I would think
if something was still plugged up coming out of the tank it would be
cutting
An 126 is not nearly as agile in the city as the 123. Feels HEAVY.
I give the agility nod to our 114/115/123 cars. The 126 just feels
more ponderous. And, oddly enough, so do the 107's. In feel they
seem to have more in common with the 126. And we have three of
them, so it's not like it's a
thanks, will look into the pressures before I get too far. Anybody know
what they are supposed to be?
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
I'd say at WOT your fuel air mixture is too rich, whereas when you back off
the throttle the mixture improves (less fuel).
Have you pulled the spark plugs, they
Can a 240 diesel be used in a marine application Parts are
available to convert ??? and finally, how much HP and weight of a 240
diesel motor? TIA
Bill
1981 300 TD
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
guess I need to look into a fuel pressure guage.
Yes! Get a gauge. You really can't troubleshoot K-Jet without one. If
I remember right, to do all the tests you need a set that includes a
gauge, a valve, and fittings that replace banjo bolts and give you
places to
IF IT IS DRIVEABLE one thought might be to Buy the car, get a cheap flight
out and drive it back
1. gets the bugs out
2. eliminate possible horrors I have read about visa via trucking outfits
and cars.
3. can see it before the last payment is made
I did this this fall Phoenix to Bellefonte
Craig,
Importing a car to the USA that was never originally sold here just
about takes an act of Congress, or some sort of diplomatic powers.
Usually it requires making the whole car meet DOT regs, which can be
obscenely expensive. There are a few loopholes, but I think those are
few and far
Don,
I know its not a great comparison but my '96 Dodge Dakota doesn't use hardly
any oil in 3,000 miles and its got over 180k miles. I've owned it for nearly
130,000 of those.
It was leaking badly from the rear main seal (about a quart in 500 miles) until
I switched to Mobil 1, that
There was one on Ebay some time ago up in Oakland, CA area. No sunroof
and velour interior. Beautiful!
On 1/8/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wonder if the W140 w/OM606 turbo was ever imported as a foreign
diplomat's personal vehicle. That's the only manner in which I can
imagine one
David Brodbeck wrote:
Yes! Get a gauge. You really can't troubleshoot K-Jet without one. If
I remember right, to do all the tests you need a set that includes a
gauge, a valve, and fittings that replace banjo bolts and give you
places to connect the gauge hoses.
I made two of them 20 years
I used Wagoneers (spelling might be incorrect) to take my MG from Virginia
to Florida. Wasn't too expensive. They used enclosed trailers and are one of
the companies used to haul the cars from the ships to the prop lot in Jax
FL.
On 1/8/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Could anyone who
I learned how to drive on a '47 KB-7 hauling potatoes for my great uncles at
the ripe old age of 12. Drove my cousin Tom nuts, he was 17 and could legally
drive but I was already bigger than him and could handle the KB-7. He was stuck
unloading barrels in the potato house.
I never experienced
My SDL uses about one quart every 10K miles, and it has 290K. Mobil
one since I bought it (260K).
On 1/8/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Don,
I know its not a great comparison but my '96 Dodge Dakota doesn't use
hardly any oil in 3,000 miles and its got over 180k miles. I've
Mitch Haley wrote:
BTW, it is my opinion that the warm-up regulator is the most troublesome
part on K-jet systems I've dealt with. (on Saabs and Rabbits)
My experience is limited to one BMW that I was helping a neighbor with.
The problem turned out to be the warm-up regulator.
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Omar typed:
I bought a truck on eBay and it sits over a thousand miles
away from me.
A majority of us fly to the vehicle, finalize the paperwork and moola
transaction and then drive it home.
Makes for a good shakedown cruise.
And beats the heck out of not seeing it
Craig McCluskey wrote:
Emission/Safety Inspection Emission/Safety Inspection Records Found
and,
2005-03-12 vancouver, WA 199946 transmission service performed
There doesn't seem to be any more information on the first. And the
second ... ? Why in the world would they record a
Phil thanks for your view a few rebuttals and I am going to quite on this
one.
For reference, I have logged over 300,000 miles in a big truck. I have
driven nearly 1,000,000 total
I have driven 40,000 to 70,000 miles a year in a car since 1984. That puts
me close to a million miles too,
Bob
I had two different people tell me that Auto Zone would hook up and tell me
why my Toyota Check engine light was on.
I took care of it myself but it might be worth a phone call to see how long
their string is.
Harry Watkins
Newton, MS
86 SDL Silver
85 300D Euro
86 SDL Gold
81 240D manual
10-4...thanks
Bob
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From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 6:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Any Know of an Acura List?
Bob
I had two different people tell me that Auto Zone would hook up
Tom,
Ask for a Dial Indicator - and get a magnetic base to go with it - that way
the mag base attaches to the brake disc (for instance), then the dial ind is
attached to the mag base and positioned so the gauge is pre-tensioned. Then
rotate the bezel to make the needle align with Zero and
http://www.isham-research.co.uk/quattro/pressure.html
http://www.pulse-jets.com/phpbb2/files/k-jetronic_fuel_injection_-_8_valve_engines_205.pdf
http://e21.tricord.be/e21/about/k-jetronic.php
http://www.autotech.com/tech_fuelinjection.htm
http://www.petroject.com.au/efi.html
Yeah well I am in the market for a test kit.
The cheapest I have found in Oz is about AU$600
http://www.autotools.com.au/catalogue/product.php/10/19/224
On ebay there are several overseas but none in Oz, the cheapest is this one
in Ohio ebay number: 4602349480
however if you want to test a
In a message dated 1/8/2006 10:30:00 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It ran my 220V space heater this morning. About 100 ohms
in place of the missing regulator rheostat. Wahoo!
Jim,
Good show! Resistance loads are the easiest to deal with but you can use
Hi Donald,
I had a Ca. MGB shipped from Ca to Va in Apr 2003. It was a non-running car
which adds to the price and it cost $775 for open transport. Closed
transport and specific travel dates are more expensive. Brian Buxton's
website has several carriers who have excellent references.
I
I'm not acquainted with the referenced 300 gasser, but as a kid I drove our
family's 1966 250S which was anything but slow. In fact it was a jet. My
sister claimed she had it over 120 mph. It was a straight 6 with a torque
curve that never ended when you wound it up. And it was smooth
Steve,
Sorry, can't help you with your email problem but your very cool 64 Yamaha
350 caught my eye. How fast can those things really go?
Cheers,
Bruce
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I feel like Carl Sagen in cyber land. Why am I
getting a billion and
billions of emails every day
I still have my original SnapOn CIS test setup from back in my old
indy days, but I believe Harbor Freight currently sells a fuel
injection diagnostic kit that may include the switchover valves and
appropriate fittings for CIS.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
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Date: Dec 25, 2005 9:49 PM
Subject: Welcome to the Mercedes mailing list
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We are resetting the mailing lists which require everyone to be
resubscribed. Default is real time mode. If you want
Curt Raymond wrote:
I learned how to drive on a '47 KB-7 hauling potatoes for my great
uncles at the ripe old age of 12. Drove my cousin Tom nuts, he was 17
and could legally drive but I was already bigger than him and could
handle the KB-7. He was stuck unloading barrels in the potato house.
I have a fuel pressure guage that I have used on GM cars, not sure if it
will attatch to the MB system though, might need different adapters.
David Brodbeck wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
guess I need to look into a fuel pressure guage.
Yes! Get a gauge. You really can't troubleshoot
Yes, good deals ARE good. That's my opinion, and I'm stickin with it.
On 1/8/06, B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Any opinions on this?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler (211k)
'84 300D (207k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition
you should be able to get a cheap flight to FL.
Tom Scordato wrote:
IF IT IS DRIVEABLE one thought might be to Buy the car, get a cheap flight
out and drive it back
1. gets the bugs out
2. eliminate possible horrors I have read about visa via trucking outfits
and cars.
3. can see it
maybe you want digest, switch to that
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I feel like Carl Sagen in cyber land. Why am I getting a billion and
billions of emails every day from the Mercedes group? I used to get one or two
emails with about twenty letters in each. Is this some sort of protest by the
Might want to save that, as soon as I switch to the new domain the same
situation will apply again.
Ed Booher wrote:
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Date: Dec 25, 2005 9:49 PM
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Yeah well I am in the market for a test kit.
The cheapest I have found in Oz is about AU$600
http://www.autotools.com.au/catalogue/product.php/10/19/224
That's a big universal kit. For K-jet, you just need something
you can put in the control circuit with a gauge and a
any body on here form Richmond va i need info ... get back
non car stuff!
collins
1985 500 sec
Very well put Dan. I have both and feel the same way. Though I am
looking for a late 80's SDL as my permanent road car. The CD is a thril
to drive, and I'll never NOT own one.
On Sun, 08 Jan 2006 13:06:44 -0600, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Go with a CD.
On Sat, 07 Jan
On 1/8/06, kayoooh @ gmail [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello Listers,
I am enlisting the help of all of you who bought cars through the web,
especially eBay.
I agree with others who have voiced their opinion. I have yet to buy a
car via eBay, personally. But I've bid on a few. I made sure all of
Luther:
You'll be looking at 1986 and 1987. These were the only two model years for
the 300SDL. The 3.5 litre 350SDL was offered in 1990 and 1991.
-Scott
On 1/8/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Very well put Dan. I have both and feel the same way. Though I am
looking for a
Actually, the exploreer will end up in the junkyard, because of lack of
traction long before the tires wear out. In the mid 70s, I'd roam the
local junkyard, because they'd let you do that back then, searching for
bits off fords or German cars that'd fit my Bronco or my 200D. An amazing
I remember the GoodYear motorcycle tires. The tires, marking paint and rain
spelled zero traction. You'd even have to avoid the lane change arrows. Hit
one of those in the rain while stopping for a light would put up on the
ground in about 2 seconds.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
Yup, I bought my Vanagon on ebay, and sent a $400 down payment since I
couldn't make it down there for another month. I flew down to LA with
the remainder and drove it back without a hitch...still haven't had a
hitch. It was a great experience and a wonderful seller, with no
regrets. YMMV
On
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/122768197.html
Bruce
82 300CD 334kmi 'His'
85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers'
75 240D 202kmi 'Donner'
77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen'
-
Yahoo! DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less
From [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I don't know it they ship to Oz, but I have this one and it works OK ---
http://tinyurl.com/ddf28
On 1/8/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Yeah well I am in the market for a test kit.
The cheapest I have found in Oz is about AU$600
After reviewing the posted link, I'd say that's a decent deal, if you
haggle a bit. Considering all the things that could be wrong with a
car of that vintage, I'd probably feel comfortable offering between
$1200 and $1500. I'm surprised to see it's got tan interior instead
of grey.
Casey
I'll keep that in mind, however I usally buy tools with a long term view in
mind. That is to say one day I may own a car that has a system other than
K/KE in which case a universal kit comes in handy. Also being able to fix
tricky hard to track down problems will save lots of dollars. Not to
The most pain I've ever felt working on a car was when I slid under a
'79 Beetle convertible and cracked a fuel line. Gas trickled down
onto my face, and when I reflexively turned my head, it spilled into
my ear canal. I writhed on the the ground for five agonizing minutes,
in full view of
Reminds me of a set of Yokohama's that i bought for a Mercury. they had
a 70k mile warrenty, they lasted longer than that,in fact they outlived
the car, but everytime it rained, there was a severe pucker factor involved.
I don't buy anything but Nokians now. Cheap insurance
--Robert
Loren
Good to get this info. Kaleb, are you saying that soon this list will go
away, and we will have to resubscribe, sort of like what happened some time
ago when we moved away from Mercedes.org (approximate name)?
Just asking, as I don't want to miss out - the list is entertaining and
often
Thanks for that, does it work on D-jet or more modern type injection system?
It should work on D-jet I suppose because all you can really measure is fuel
pump pressure, the rest is all electrical. Same with the modern injection
systems. It all comes down to the variety of connectors in a kit.
I certainly don't want to get into a battle between truckers and non
truckers. I just rant on certain topics that push my buttons, and peoples'
driving behavior is one of the biggest.
I knew we would have a healthy trucker contingent among the dieselers. God
love 'em. In fact my very mother
From: http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0,20384,17767442-21822,00.html
Ssanyong is maintaining its expansion strategy on the Australian
market and has announced it will import the Kyron range of
four-wheel-drives to Australia next year.
Kyron looks to be a medium-size wagon and is likely to be
Tom, you drove from AZ to PA in about 2 1/2 days? That sounds like
straight-through driving with no sleep stops. But you say you paid for
hotels. How did you do this?
I have driven with a buddy from AZ to MN in about 48 hours, but this was
with sleeping in rest stops. I have also driven from
Yes but will they be able to do this
http://coolmike.no.sapo.pt/smartmedia.wmv
and stand up to this
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6605730767077503480q=smart+crash
Then again more Merc running gear is not a bad thing, find a wreck and pull
the mechanicals out ready to slip into the ole
rumor has it that David wrote:
One study in Michigan found that half the trucks
on the road were over the legal weight limit.
I agree with you on the driver often getting the short stick, but...
Michigan has odd weight laws. There is _no_ GVW limit!!
Yup, it is a per-axle limit. That's why
Loren wrote:
Actually, the exploreer will end up in the junkyard, because of lack of
traction long before the tires wear out.
-
I'd agree with you, except for my brother's extraordinary driving
record. 1.2 million miles on his semi, prolly a million more on
various other vehicles, from
My old Volvo 240 had rear fog lights. Mike
- Original Message -
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks
While I can't say they're necessarily doing anything wrong,
too high! You should be able to buy a perfectly running 300E for
1700. That 260 E on ebay a couple weeks ago went for 1700 and it was
really clean
At 10:50 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote:
Not enough information -
On 1/8/06, B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No wonder the smart crashed! The bugger is driving on the wrong side of
the road! (Just teasing Hendrik and others in Oz)
At 03:12 AM 1/9/2006, you wrote:
Yes but will they be able to do this
http://coolmike.no.sapo.pt/smartmedia.wmv
and stand up to this
If you need a lift from the airport...and I'm off...let me know.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
Litchfield Park, AZ
- Original Message -
From: Brian Chase [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 2:10 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car
Tom, you drove from
Brian wondered aloud:
Tom, you drove from AZ to PA in about 2 1/2 days?
I used to routinely drive from Phoenix back tp Peoria, IL in 28 hours if I
drove straight through. Usually we'd stop in Elk City, OK and stay at the
Holiday House Hotel...that was exactly half-way.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D
i am finally the proud former owner of a disaster ebay car (got my wallet
cleaned and rinsed)...if i had seen the car prior to paying in full, i would
have returned without it...by the time the car was shipped, the 30 day bummer
coverage offered by ebay had come and gone...and, by the way,
When I bought my SDL it was on ebay, made a deal outside of ebay and
seller ended auction. It was in colorado and I sent postal money orders
to the seller, he overnighted the title, and I had the car shipped back.
Yes, very risky but it worked out just fine.
Ed Booher wrote:
On 1/8/06,
OK, somebody remind me how you get at the fuel sender on a 126? Its
been so long I can remember.
Thanks
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
that one works OK? I will have to order that then. Do you have to
order both of those kits listed there or just the bosch one?
OK Don wrote:
I don't know it they ship to Oz, but I have this one and it works OK ---
http://tinyurl.com/ddf28
On 1/8/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You must have missed the admin message on this subject. As soon as I
get around to it, the list will be running from okiebenz.com instead of
striplin.net. You will not have to resubscribe, everyone will be moved
there. If you are on digest though you will have to change back to
digest after
Yea, thats what I want to know as well.
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Thanks for that, does it work on D-jet or more modern type injection system?
It should work on D-jet I suppose because all you can really measure is fuel
pump pressure, the rest is all electrical. Same with the modern injection
OK, somebody remind me how you get at the fuel sender on a 126? Its
been so long I can remember.
Under storage compartment in hat rack on driver's side.
-- Jim
Holy O'Bearcats!
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Q5E41207C
This has been on before. Wonder why it's back? Bring yer wallet.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
Litchfield Park, AZ
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Jan 09 15:42:43 2006
Received: from sccrmhc11.comcast.net ([63.240.77.81])
by
Ours was a stake body with a hydralic boom for lifting potato barrels and later
culverts. Most of the time I was running it I'd go about 2 miles out to a
field to pickup barrels, then back to the potato house to unload barrels, then
back to the field. Keep it running all the time theres no
Also, why did they have a brand new engine put in the car? Did they ruin the
original one or does some idiot with too much money not know that the engine is
good for 500kmi.
A fool and his money will soon part.
-Original Message-
From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Jan 9,
Is this the same as the CIS-E system used on the early M103 engines?
1986 through 1990-something 300E? I've been wanting to get that too,
since my 300E has some annoying issues that I haven't been able to
resolve (hard to start when warm, misfire at idle when warm). How
about these kits:
Let me also suggest that you go to an autobody shop supplier and ask for
their advice on what to use. I'm told (but cannot say how good the authority
is) that using silicon is not a good idea to seal vehicles as it somehow
contributes to rust. Don't know if that would apply to windshields but I
That is TWICE what I paid for Gump and it just plain junk condition. I
would offer him $75
On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 08:21 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-220-Diesel-
1972-Mercedes-220-Diesel-Parts-Car-or-
Shot engine. The dude uses ether to get it going
On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 08:26 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-Mercedes-300D-parts-car-or-drive-
it_W0QQitemZ8028513709QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
--
Clay
Went to Safeway today and a Skoda Octavia TDI wagon parked next to me. Never
seen such a thing. Looked kinda like a Volvo wagon. Waited for a few minutes to
see if the owner would show, but no dice.
Better do a little googling.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
Litchfield Park, AZ
From [EMAIL
Thanks, Luther
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 10:13 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Skoda TDI
www.skoda-auto.com or www.skoda.co.uk
-Original Message-
From: Bob Rentfro
is) that using silicon is not a good idea to seal vehicles as it
somehow
contributes to rust. Don't know if that would apply to windshields
Silicone (note 'e') RTV is not good to put in contact with
metal because it is acidic. For the rubber-to-glass interface
it's fine, but for the
Manufacturers do a lot of testing in our desertswonder if there
are any plans to import these to the States?
On 1/9/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
www.skoda-auto.com or www.skoda.co.uk
-Original Message-
From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Jan 9, 2006 11:07 AM
Thank you Kaleb and all the others who replied to this question, yet nobody
mentioned anything about escrow service!
Is it because nobody tried it yet or because it does not offer the
protection claimed!?
Thank you all,
Omar.
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL
Desert Rat typed:
Manufacturers do a lot of testing in our desertswonder if there
are any plans to import these to the States?
This had a regular plate on it. I see those manufactures plates on cars
frequently...test cars you know.
This was, more than likely, someone from Luke Air Force
Around here a nice pick and pull engine is $150 complete
On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 09:59 AM, MICHAEL ESH wrote:
Just an update on the $200.00 purchase of the 1981 300 SEL. The
engine will not crank over due to being froze up. Previous owner said
he thinks he cracked the head or block
ok, does that just lift out or do you have to pull the whole shelf?
Jim Cathey wrote:
OK, somebody remind me how you get at the fuel sender on a 126? Its
been so long I can remember.
Under storage compartment in hat rack on driver's side.
-- Jim
___
I have never tried it.
kayoooh @ gmail wrote:
Thank you Kaleb and all the others who replied to this question, yet nobody
mentioned anything about escrow service!
Is it because nobody tried it yet or because it does not offer the
protection claimed!?
Thank you all,
Omar.
- Original
Around here a nice pick and pull engine is $150 complete
So, of course, are the crappy ones! But that's what I'd
do. Requires patience.
-- Jim
ok, does that just lift out or do you have to pull the whole shelf?
Coupla screws and it pulls out. It's real easy.
-- Jim
That would have been a great combination, with the boom. My brother
uses his gin pole truck to load stuff onto his stake body.
Sounds like your great uncle ran a pretty fine operation.
Dan
Ours was a stake body with a hydralic boom for lifting potato barrels
and later culverts. Most of the
On a 123, you open the lid to the compartment, unscrew the bottom of it, pull
it out (bottom of compartment, not whole shelf) and it's right there - unhook
wires, unscrew w/ channel locks and there ya go.
Chris
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ok, does that just lift out or
Marshall Booth wrote:
tom savage wrote:
I need to replace a rear wheel bearing on my 300D. Everyone keeps
saying that a dial gauge is needed to properly tension them, but Sears
and AutoZone claim never to have heard of such an animal and I'm not
entirely sure what I need. Is this close?
tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Tom,
You said your *rear* wheel had a bad bearing. It is my understanding that a
*rear* wheel bearing
re-pack is not an easy job and not something that non-pros should try to
tackle. The front is a different story. But you have selected the correct
tool for
Fmiser wrote:
I agree with you on the driver often getting the short stick, but...
Michigan has odd weight laws. There is _no_ GVW limit!!
Yeah, that was kind of the point of the study -- that Michigan allows
some of the heaviest trucks in the nation, and the trucking companies
still
Mike Canfield wrote:
My old Volvo 240 had rear fog lights. Mike
I've noticed my '83 Mercedes 300D has sockets for them.
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if you want some car and are willing to leave the midwest, read on
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/123771402.html -- Overpriced se
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/123758835.html -- 97 e320 $5500
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/123760692.html --
Or find someone local to do a walkaround, hand over the payment and take the
title for you.
I planned on doing this with my 300 in Raleigh, but timing didn't work out
for a local friend. I tried to find a local laywer to do this, but none that
I spoke to wanted to do it. Dunno why. Liability?
It
Im probably on the way unless you go a different route.
Donald Snook wrote:
As I mentioned earlier, I am buying a 1990 300SEL. The car is located
in Tampa, FL. I was planning to have the car shipped. I grew more and
more concerned about sending a check to Florida and then trusting that
the
It is a wise decision to get the car yourself.
Having lived in Southwest Florida for several years, and having long Florida
ties, I can tell you that there are a lot of scammers in Florida.
I'm sure your seller is honest, but I would have less doubts if you were
buying it from, say the Midwest.
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