[MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
Nothing's wrong with being a codger; I'm just not quite ready to be one. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Not a geezer yet, either. No, I don't wear shorts, black knee socks and sandals, though those who do are very welcome and free to do so if they want. My uniform of the day is almost always full length khaki pants, light blue short sleeve shirt, black or brown socks and black or brown SAS shoes,

Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-18 Thread Bill R
All the more reason to have those tastefully done business cards with the car and the rifle and the motto. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 8:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

[MBZ] 73 220D....What gear ratio rear diff?

2008-06-18 Thread slozukimc
What is the gear ratio in the rear diff of my 73 220D with manual tranny? Also, is fourth gear a 1:1 final drive? Thanks, Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

[MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. I thankfully declined. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-18 Thread Luther
I have connections for reasonably priced self-employment insurance. I'm figuring in retirement/insurance/taxes all into the picture. I'm not going to quit the night job until I can easily make double in the home repair business. Luther On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:06:28 -0500, Bill R [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
Donald, if I were there, I'd do it for ya free and with pleasure - ya wouldn't be able to tell it had been added later. Installed several of 'em in old houses 35 to 40 years ago. 'Have also built several kitchens and houses from scratch. 20 years ago, 'also restored 2 large Victorian mansions

[MBZ] 86SDL no a/c - home repairs

2008-06-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
Luther, honest, competent and conscientious home repairmen with a strong sense of integrity are in great demand and sorely needed. I wish you well. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-18 Thread Bill Ringgold
Sounds like you know what you are doing on the personal end. If you are as prepared on the professional end [which I would guess you did first] things should go well. BillR -Original Message- From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

[MBZ] Planes of Fame photo gallery

2008-06-18 Thread RELNGSON
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[MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-18 Thread Gary Hurst
i bought some cheap chinese clearance hats mail order. my head measures about 59 1/2 cm and it seems from my adventure at the western store messing with cowboy hats that a 7 1/2 works best for me in a nice stiff stetson. this would make me an XL on the charts, so i order 3 very cheap chinese

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread Loren Faeth
If you changed the evap, changing the receiver/drier is easy. Changing the expansion valve is tricky unless you have a 10 yr old mechanic with small hands. On my scale, I'd rather rebuild an engine than do an evapectomy. JMHO. At 01:49 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: 'Just drove the car ~12

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, changing the drier should be relatively easy, but I'm most concerned about not letting it get contaminated before it's serviced properly., and refrigeration guy will need to do that. Wilton - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread Peter Frederick
Good thing the new evaporator has a new expansion valve on it, eh? Actually, they aren't THAT bad so long as you are very careful to get the allen wrench properly seated in the two screws that hold the valve to the evaporator. I'll be challanging myself with this over the weekend or early

Re: [MBZ] free KFC sandwich

2008-06-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Whoever said No good deed goes unpunished must have had Wonko in mind. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 4:47 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And second prize is TWO coupons! On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 11:41 AM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
How 'bout wetting it, then heat it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat? i bought

Re: [MBZ] incredible service from Rusty

2008-06-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Why can't we all get along? On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 6:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hahahahahahahahaha Luther wrote: I'd only believe Hursty as far as I can throw him. Luther On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:15:30 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When my quote comes

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread Peter Frederick
I intend to install mine as the last step before attaching the vacuum pump. Peter On Jun 18, 2008, at 9:25 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: Yes, changing the drier should be relatively easy, but I'm most concerned about not letting it get contaminated before it's serviced properly., and

[MBZ] Better pictures than yours

2008-06-18 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] 73 220D....What gear ratio rear diff?

2008-06-18 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:02:31 -0400 (EDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the gear ratio in the rear diff of my 73 220D with manual tranny? I don't remember for sure and my ancient Chilton's doesn't say. I remember something above 4:1 (4.11?) Also, is fourth gear a 1:1 final drive? Yes.

Re: [MBZ] Antenna replacement

2008-06-18 Thread Craig McCluskey
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Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-18 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, that's my thought, except i'm not that confident the hat won't fall apart. might be worth a shot though. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout wetting it, then heat it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-18 Thread MG
Yeah thought of that but then you have to go into the neighbors garden to get the evidence without being seen and if that works all it takes is for someone to see that poor little bunny flopping around from a poor shot, I'm not that good anymore, and the jig is up. Hey Bill doesn't that little

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-18 Thread MG
Yeah, but isn't this all about where you get the food that you can't buy because you have to pay that $10/gal? Manfred Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:55:12 -0400 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wouldn't it be a lot easier to just pay the $10 per/g for the diesel? Ed 300E

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-18 Thread MG
Bill, I have a few recipes somewhere, even very old ones from a book from the 1800s. For those little critters you can use one of those 1000 or 1200fps air rifles. The little rats don't make any noise if you don't hit them right so it's a lot easier to get another shot it. Manfred Date: Wed,

Re: [MBZ] free KFC sandwich

2008-06-18 Thread Wonko the Sane
And a vegetarian sending that, too. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:29 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whoever said No good deed goes unpunished must have had Wonko in mind. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 4:47 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And second prize is TWO coupons! On

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-18 Thread Wilton Strickland
Might a very short Allen wrench on a universal joint with an extension shaft on a 1/4 ratchet help sufficiently with the expansion valve screws? Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June

Re: [MBZ] Duh

2008-06-18 Thread Timothy Robinson
I think I'm gonna ecuse myself for a while... I did a few favors, sent a BETA to a guy for free who never said KMA in thank you... then it's junk mail and politica to the tune ofr 105 emails a day to delete... See ya'll in the Fall to see if anything's new... T

Re: [MBZ] OT California Vacation

2008-06-18 Thread Tom Hargrave
I have to admit, California is a great place to visit. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ernest breakfield Sent: Monday, June 16, 2008 9:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-18 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote: Donald, if I were there, I'd do it for ya free and with pleasure - ya wouldn't be able to tell it had been added later. Installed several of 'em in old houses 35 to 40 years ago. 'Have also built several kitchens and houses from scratch. 20 years ago, 'also restored 2 large

Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-18 Thread Rich Thomas
The best way would be to soak it (the hat not your head, though that might expandyour head some to fit the hat) and then leave it sit in the sun to dry. The other approach would be to become a politician, then you would have to stretch all the hats to fit your head. --R Gary Hurst wrote: i

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-18 Thread Luther
That sensor plug is keyed and cannot be reversed? I've applied some Deoxit to all of the coolant sensor connectors. I've checked the resistances of all of the coolant sensors, and the 3 pronged green (see the picture link) showed open to ground, and open across all 3 combinations of prongs.

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