Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Rick Knoble
I have a Holiday Inn Express down the street. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

[MBZ] O.T. Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, All. I spent 1959-62 at No. 1 Radio School, R.A.F. Locking as an apprentice where I graduated 23 out of 142 and thus fully qualified to be an idiot stick pilot. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA It's Tommy this an' Tommy that and "chuck 'im out, the brute:. R.K.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread LarryT
It was released in 1894 so the West was essentially won although by then although there continued to be minor skirmishes - Poncho Via (sp?) for one and I believe Teddy Roosevelt used some during the San Juan unpleasantness although the mod 1903 bolt action was the standard USA issue. Some power

Re: [MBZ] How about an engine-swap-a-thon at the RustyQ?

2006-10-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Hell, I can throw the cherry picker in the back of the truck(assuming the waterpump is fixed by then, another story), and we can get busy. Hopefully Alan sends pics soon Kevin J. Slater wrote: How about this for a new topic of discussion: Kleb goes to the RustyQ via Tennessee and drives Duff

[MBZ] Might be driving the firetruck to the Q

2006-10-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well last night the fancy Duramax decided to lose its waterpump. Its at the dealer now, told them it has to be done first thing in the morning. We shall see. Might end up having to drive the firetruck suburban down. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Final warning before entire list goes into moderation state

2006-10-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
did you let him know? Bob Rentfro wrote: I'll let him know... Bob Rentfro -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.ne

Re: [MBZ] OT but at least not the Kettle, pot, black

2006-10-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Now this is the gary we all know and love. Gary Hurst wrote: when i moved to atlanta, i moved to what appeared to be a very nice apartment complex in norcross. people moved out. less nice people moved in. i didn't pay it any real attention. in short order, it became a slum. it wasn't that

Re: [MBZ] Another Transmission Problem

2006-10-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh no, not another transmission thread. BIll Phelps wrote: Thanks to all who answer my original request. Taking your advice, I checked the selector. All OK there. Dropped the tranny pan last Saturday. There were no debris present. The fluid was clear though slightly dark with a mid burnt smel

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
yes, closed doors. there are lots of efforts to find someone to take over, so there is some hope. the 94 was a john browning design and would be the lever action we would generally have the greatest familiarity with. it's a sweet gun, but you find most of them in 30-30, which is just not that in

Re: [MBZ] Might be driving the firetruck to the Q

2006-10-26 Thread Luther Gulseth
sounds like you need the master of schmooze (me) to get the shop working in your favor. Today, a truck blew out a wheel seal less than 5 miles from the International dealer in Louisville, KY. He was on the way to pick up a load of parts (that was already close to late) for Nissan headed to the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Hendrik Riessen
oh no, not another gun thread... Hendrik who is taking the piss - Original Message - From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles It was released in 1894 so the West was essentiall

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, i don't know. it's all one continuum to me. cars, guns, computers, watches, futbol. just sort of flows, man. and i don't even do drugs! On 10/25/06, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: oh no, not another gun thread... Hendrik who is taking the piss - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Jim Cathey
the 94 was a john browning design and would be the lever action we would generally have the greatest familiarity with. it's a sweet gun, but you find most of them in 30-30, which is just not that interesting a cartridge for me. I have one in .44 mag. I like .44 mag, don't ask me why. I prefer

[MBZ] sluggish running 300Se.

2006-10-26 Thread M.Afzaal.Khan
the 300Se /103 engine seems to be sluggish from idle to about 2200RPM, then the acceleration is quite brisk. the engine has freshly replaced electric consumables including the throttle plate potentiometer, fuel pump and filter. I have slightly leaned out then richened the mixture but still,

Re: [MBZ] sluggish running 300Se.

2006-10-26 Thread Peter Frederick
Check the timing chain, they dont' last all that long in an M103 (single row chain!), and your symptoms sound a great deal like late valve timing -- the power is still there, but it doesn't show up until high rpm. Peter

Re: [MBZ] sluggish running 300Se.

2006-10-26 Thread M.Afzaal.Khan
Thanks will do so . mak Check the timing chain, they dont' last all that long in an M103 (single row chain!), and your symptoms sound a great deal like late valve timing -- the power is still there, but it doesn't show up until high rpm. Peter ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Mike Canfield
Gary, Thought the 1911 was made by Colt.. Mike - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles yes, closed doors. there are lots of efforts to find someone

Re: [MBZ] How about an engine-swap-a-thon at the RustyQ?

2006-10-26 Thread Mike Canfield
Fold it up Put it in the 'Burban or tie it to the roof. You are from OK after all.. Lots of room. Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How ab

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey OK Don, I am skeptical of your fractional "accomplishments". Somewhere in there you had to achieve 100 percent of a B.A. degree. I can! Since you mention it, I achieved 1/16 of a B.S. in chemistry, which is 11/16 more pitiful than your failure to reach closure. Also, my undergrad Geology d

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread BillR
100% of a doctorate in third world development and human rights - providing absolutely nothing to do with mechanical knowledge except an appreciation of those who can work on them, and a bit of what is appropriate in a development project. Just about any doctorate [out of the sciences/engineering

[MBZ] 1990 300SE - Head Gasket

2006-10-26 Thread rmcmail
Dear Mz Friends, I have an offer to replace a head gasket on my 1990 300SE at $1,000. How does that sound? What's the probability of the head being warped? The car overheated but never pegged the temp guage. I have oil mixed in the anti-freeze but not the other way around. If the head is warpe

[MBZ] Fw: Old Mercedes Spotted

2006-10-26 Thread Robert Massmann
- Original Message - From: "Robert Massmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:03 PM Subject: Old Mercedes Spotted Spotted this in Wilmington, Ohio yesturday. Photo attached. Hopefully Kaleb will let it be posted. My guess it i

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Curt Raymond
Of all the guns my Dad owns there are only 3 I really care about and they're all Winchester lever guns. 2 model 94s, one is serial number 5,xxx in 38-55, fully octagonal barrel, no hood on the front sight. The other is later but has the very rare semi-octagonal barrel its chambered in 32 Winche

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Potter, Tom E
My dad had a lever action Winchester 38-40 for a while. I remember it having an octagonal barrel, and it used a short cartridge. It was nice, but we could not use it for hunting in the lowlands of NC. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Beha

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
1911 is made my many companies, originally and most famously colt. It is a John Browning design. On 10/26/06, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gary, Thought the 1911 was made by Colt.. Mike - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussio

[MBZ] Brake booster woes

2006-10-26 Thread Curt Raymond
The power brakes on my 190D get a little worse every time its a little colder. Today they took a good mile or two before they were real reliable. I'm going to start troubleshooting and replacing but first; The vacuum hose to the brake booster is a different kind of hose than that which goes to th

[MBZ] 124 front speakers

2006-10-26 Thread Loren Faeth
Has anyone removed the front speakers in a 124? I assume the grille comes up and the speakers come out the top. Anyone BTDT? any advice will be appriciated. TIA Loren 88 TE et al Loren Faeth

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
yes, kinda like. while there is a company called "browning" that bears his name, nearly all browning designs were not sold under the browning name. comparisons to the elder porsche are appropriate. On 10/26/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kinda like Dr. Ferdinand Porshe designed car

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Old Mercedes Spotted

2006-10-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Looks like a 300SC (?) coupe (not a cabriolet). I'll give them $501 for it (pre-emptively outbidding Kaleb). On 10/26/06, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: THAT is a beautiful vehicle. If only... Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006

2006-10-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
Sohow 'bout a Koozie cup holders in my next order since I can't make it down (refueling outages suck)? Bob Rentfro...many, many miles away - Original Message - From: "Rusty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 12:1

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Final warning before entire list goes into moderation state

2006-10-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
Yes...he said he would wait awhile and jump back in. Bob - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Final warning before entire list goes into moderation state

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes

2006-10-26 Thread Rusty
It's $42.50 and not on my site. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:50 AM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] Brake booster woes The power brakes on my 190D get a little worse every time its a little

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006

2006-10-26 Thread Rusty
You got it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 Sohow 'bout a Koozie cup holders in my next order since I can't make it down

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006

2006-10-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
Sweet! Order incoming... Bob - Original Message - From: "Rusty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:48 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 You got it. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] 124 front speakers

2006-10-26 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 10/26/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Has anyone removed the front speakers in a 124? I assume the grille comes up and the speakers come out the top. Anyone BTDT? any advice will be appriciated. TIA Loren, if your '88 is like my '87, the angled trim strip to the inside of the

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
a lot of those are pretty nice. plenty with indoor pools, which is always a big plus with kids On 10/25/06, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have a Holiday Inn Express down the street. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
oh my god. you can get a degree in THAT? On 10/26/06, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 100% of a doctorate in third world development and human rights - providing absolutely nothing to do with mechanical knowledge except an appreciation of those who can work on them, and a bit of what is appro

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes

2006-10-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:45:25 -0400 "Rusty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It's $42.50 and not on my site. I.e., call him at (800) 741-5252 to order. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Curt Raymond
I didn't think the 94 was chambered in pistol cartridges like the 38-40 although it may have been. The 38-55 is a much longer cartridge although it uses the same diameter bullets. It was good on most large game out to about 100 yards although its a bit small for moose. It was also quite popular

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes

2006-10-26 Thread Rusty
It looks like the grommet is on the hose. I don't see one being sold separately. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:21 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes Yup, Rusty got

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Potter, Tom E
I am not sure whether it was a 94 or not. I remember the bullets being flat on the end--not pointed. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:17 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT -

Re: [MBZ] heading out

2006-10-26 Thread Potter, Tom E
Have a safe trip and have fun. I wish I could make it. Maybe next year. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:27 AM To: Banned List; Mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] heading ou

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Mike Canfield
AH.That clears it up. Brilliant man that Mr. Browning. Mike - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles 1911 is made my many companies, originally and m

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Old Mercedes Spotted

2006-10-26 Thread BillR
Beautiful! BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Massmann Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Fw: Old Mercedes Spotted - Original Message - From: "Robert Massmann" <[EMAIL P

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
lever actions can't feed spitzer type bullets. the paradigm for lever actions are flat and kinda stumpy up against flat and stumpy. that's why you see all the lever actions in 30-30 and not 30 '06. On 10/26/06, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am not sure whether it was a 94 or not.

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006

2006-10-26 Thread BillR
Didn't realize you were so close, but SWMBO is having some medical issues at the moment and I am needed for home IV and dressing changes until past the weekend of the event. Maybe next year. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Sent

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread BillR
Yes, you can [I could even send you a pic of the diploma section of my office wall ...]. It is amazing what you can get a degree in with some $$ and [in my case] ten years to develop the project and write the appropriate thesis [in between a full time work and 4 kids]. Beats getting a REAL job, a

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
can i get one in eating sandwiches? On 10/26/06, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes, you can [I could even send you a pic of the diploma section of my office wall ...]. It is amazing what you can get a degree in with some $$ and [in my case] ten years to develop the project and write the app

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread OK Don
It's a long story, but includes medical school not requiring a degree, only the prerequisites, not being accepted, working in photography and publications, getting married, kids, all of that. I'm now an IT engineer (the calculus helped me meet the MQ's). A degree doesn't seem that important now. I

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Zeitgeist
I is really really smart. On 10/24/06, Michael Hall <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: So Curt, what are YOUR qualifications? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler/propane injection #22 (219k) '84 300D (218k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Ed

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Potter, Tom E
I never really thought about it before, but it sure makes sense upon reflection. Those little pointy bullets probably would not work well jammed up against another center fire cartridge--or maybe they would work too well. I learn something every day. Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [E

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Curt Raymond
Thats because the cartridge was centerfire and the rifle probably had tubular magazine. If you used pointed bullets in a tubular mag its quite possible one of the bullets would strike the primer of the cartridge in front of it hard enough to set it off. That'd be as they say "bad". So almost al

Re: [MBZ] 124 front speakers

2006-10-26 Thread Loren Faeth
Thanks. I found a pocket knife blade was effective between the trim strip and the grille to pry up the trim strip. Your guidance was enough to get me started. Should have some sound in a day or three. Loren At 09:58 AM 10/26/2006, you wrote: Loren, if your '88 is like my '87, the angled tr

Re: [MBZ] 1990 300SE - Head Gasket

2006-10-26 Thread LarryT
Hi Les, Its hard to say if $1000 is fair without knowing the prevailing labor rate in your area. But think of what's involved. The fuel injection and intake system must come off - the exhaust must be released, the distr removed with the wires, the cam covers removed, the timing chain released

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Loren Faeth
There were 2 or three Brownings who designed firearms. In Nauvoo, IL is the original Browning cabin, as part of the LDS tour of Nauvoo. Yep, Browning was a member of what is now known as the LDS church. At 10:43 AM 10/26/2006, you wrote: AH.That clears it up. Brilliant man that Mr.

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread archer
Is anyone here a member of Densa? Densa is the sister organization of Mensa; the difference being that Densans take an ignorance test while Mensans take an intelligence test. Gerry (20 year member of Densa) - - Original Message - From: "Ze

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Old Mercedes Spotted

2006-10-26 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Is that the original color? Looks like 57 Chevy turquoise repaint. I would only go $513 because of that. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess 1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess Wickford, RI -- ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
My motto is "Why do it right the first time?" Where do I sign up for Densa? On 10/26/06, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is anyone here a member of Densa? Densa is the sister organization of Mensa; the difference being that Densans take an ignorance test while Mensans take an intelligence

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Old Mercedes Spotted

2006-10-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Oh great, a bidding war. :(( On 10/26/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is that the original color? Looks like 57 Chevy turquoise repaint. I would only go $513 because of that. Dwight Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess 1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-Th

Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Rich Thomas
Aren't you already a Republican? --R andrew strasfogel wrote: My motto is "Why do it right the first time?" Where do I sign up for Densa?

Re: [MBZ] 124 front speakers

2006-10-26 Thread Howard Fulford
On Thu, 26 Oct Loren Faeth wrote: "Has anyone removed the front speakers in a 124? I assume the grille comes up and the speakers come out the top" Loren I did this recently on my W201 - I imagine that a W124 would be very similar I needed to use a very small, and very short, Phillips screwdrive

Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:42:01 -0500 Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Aren't you already a Republican? Don't go there. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Harry Watkins
I agree, don't go there, this list is reeling as it is. Harry On 10/26/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:42:01 -0500 Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Aren't you already a Republican? Don't go there. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread BillR
Perhaps in the nutritional components and their relation to RDA, with a few chapters on the development and biases of the RDA itself. I would suggest an in-depth analysis of differences in gastric chemistry of test subjects, relating that to the overall nutritional effectiveness of the components

Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Rusty
Yes, let's try to keep it to cars mostly. And parts of course! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 4:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications I agree, don't go the

Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Zeitgeist
What a bunch of "party" poopers... On 10/26/06, Harry Watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I agree, don't go there, this list is reeling as it is. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler/propane injection #22 (219k) '84 300D (218k) Gashuffe

Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Rich Thomas
OK we know AS is nowhere near a Pubbie, that was some subtle irony, in no way intended to offend, start flames, send the list off to the ozone (well, maybe not the ozone, that is too controversial), or whatever. IT WAS A JOKE!!! Lame maybe, but there you go. I kinda like pinging ALL my frien

Re: [MBZ] sluggish running 300Se.

2006-10-26 Thread Hendrik Riessen
The chain in the 103 is reputed to be a relatively reliable item, when I mean relative I am speaking of the M102 which formed the basis of 103. The 103 is a smoother, more balanced motor that does not chew chains as much as the 102. If you don't mind me asking Peter, what forms your basis for sta

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Old Mercedes Spotted

2006-10-26 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Look even nicer in a bright red paintjob, personally I'd be too scared to drive it for fear of damaging it. Guess that is why I drive bargain bin Mercs. - Original Message - From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 1:37 AM Subje

Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes

2006-10-26 Thread Peter Frederick
Brake booster to vac pump line, you may have to call. Comes with the screw fittings on each end, only available as the complete part. Check to make sure the booster itself holds vac before buying a new one. Peter

Re: [MBZ] 124 front speakers

2006-10-26 Thread Peter Frederick
Carefully lift the trim strip beside the grille with a putty knife (dull, please!). In snaps in place. Underneath are two screws, on nearly straight up a the rear and one at a sharp angle in the front. Speakers themselves are held in place by a set of spring clips. Don't drop the wire down

Re: [MBZ] sluggish running 300Se.

2006-10-26 Thread Peter Frederick
They are not misadjusted, they are opening and closing late in relation to crank/piston position and ignition timing. This interferes with air flow quite a bit at low charge density/low velocity. The effect is much less as the charge density goes up and the velocity in the intake runners incr

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Kris Gilmore
At 01:37 PM 10/26/2006, Tom Potter wrote: I never really thought about it before, but it sure makes sense upon reflection. Those little pointy bullets probably would not work well jammed up against another center fire cartridge-- Except, just for the record, the Hornady folks have develope

Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread Bob Rentfro
Way to jump in there in Kaleb's stead, Rusty. Bob R - Original Message - From: "Rusty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 1:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications Yes, let's try to keep it to cars mostly. And parts of course!

Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles

2006-10-26 Thread Gary Hurst
guess the lesson is that you need a mauser On 10/26/06, Kris Gilmore <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 01:37 PM 10/26/2006, Tom Potter wrote: >I never really thought about it before, but it sure makes sense upon >reflection. Those little pointy bullets probably would not work well >jammed up agai

[MBZ] 1976 450SL for sale

2006-10-26 Thread Walt Lasher
I saw a 1976 450SL in at the St Vincent De Paul sales lot today. I have Pictures if interested Vin 1070441203380 118,321 miles Gold/Black inside Gold has been repainted They want 12,995. Owned by the last guy since 1998 New rubber. Their phone is 425-212-3263 Fax 425-212-3267 Cell 425-754-67

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread David Brodbeck
I have no qualifications. I've owned exactly one Mercedes, which means that when I opine something is true, I may be the blind man who is feeling the elephant's tail and declaring it to be a snake.

Re: [MBZ] OT. Saab 95/96

2006-10-26 Thread David Brodbeck
archer wrote: > During the 1950s a neighbor had a three cylinder two stroke German Auto > Union which he said the Saab was a copy of. I've often wondered if that was > true. I drove it on several long trips and it seemed to have plenty of > power IIRC. > Well, remember, a two-cycle has twi

Re: [MBZ] TOTALLY OT: need lame Saab stuff

2006-10-26 Thread David Brodbeck
OK Don wrote: > I think the flat rate for a complete engine overhaul, including R&R, > was eight hours. ( could be wrong - this was 35 years ago). > Didn't R&R in that car go something like, 'remove bolts, reach in and grab engine, yank out?' ;)

Re: [MBZ] loop style glow plug retrofit options?

2006-10-26 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: > If solid was good enough for the toaster racks, why not just get some > nice 10ga or 12ga solid household wire from Home Despot? > Should be okay if you treat it like you would injector lines -- make sure it's not under stress and not going to be flexed. Copper work-hardens

Re: [MBZ] TOTALLY OT: need lame Saab stuff

2006-10-26 Thread OK Don
Yup! I think there were a couple of wires also --- On 10/26/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Didn't R&R in that car go something like, 'remove bolts, reach in and grab engine, yank out?' ;) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they

Re: [MBZ] Was: Kettle, pot, black -Now: Qualifications

2006-10-26 Thread archer
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Densa&btnG=Google+Search http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Densa - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> My motto is "Why do it right the first time?" Where do I sign up for Densa? On 10/26/06, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wr