Re: [MBZ] Car lift accident in RI

I missed this-sad. Like Mitch said, many mechanics just kick the arms in place. When I worked around lifts we had the drive on rails-no good for brake and wheel work but solid-some of the old ones had a pin lock system in case the hydraulic failed. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co

Re: [MBZ] Car lift accident in RI

I was working at a shop and we did not have lifts, just used jacks and jack stands. One day one of the mechanics jacked up a car and crawled under it with out jack stands. I was walking by and put a couple jack stands under it, few minutes latter the car fell off the jack and landed on the jack

Re: [MBZ] Hunting 124 update

Hendrik Fay wrote: Hendrik who collects beer bottles and cans, much to the missus annoyment when she feels like dusting them Some of my friends collect Mint Julep glasses from Churchill Downs. http://www.santafetradingpost.com/kentucky_derby_glasses.html One year, a fellow I'll call D2

Re: [MBZ] Car lift accident in RI

Trampas Stern wrote: I was walking by and put a couple jack stands under it, few minutes latter the car fell off the jack and landed on the jack stands with him under it. Did he learn anything from that experience? The normal failure mode for a lift is a dent in the floor that the car's owner

Re: [MBZ] Car lift accident in RI

I think he did as he came out shaking and thanked me for putting jacks under the car... Trampas On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 7:36 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Trampas Stern wrote: I was walking by and put a couple jack stands under it, few minutes latter the car fell off the jack and

Re: [MBZ] Rear View Mirror

Thanks Peter -- Wow - a heater - that's really cool.Never realized s heater was there. I remember seeing how clea the mirror always was in cold weather. I guess it operates all the time on its own ? I've read the OM several times and never saw anything about that - oh well, Thx again

Re: [MBZ] Rear View Mirror

Mine do, you just never really notice since the only effect is that ice and snow don't collect on them. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Car lift accident in RI

In Houston a few years back a Mexican guest worker was replacing something on his car in the parking lot of an auto parts store and stayed there after the place closed. Next morning car was still there, no one thought much of it. Some time later someone noticed that the guy was under the

Re: [MBZ] Rear View Mirror

On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 6:26 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: Actually, it just a temp switch in the mirror -- energized any time the ignition is on, but the switch opens at 35F or so. Just looked at the ETM and you're right. Another thermistor to fail like the one in the

Re: [MBZ] CC Amp

On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 4:16 PM, Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Bad memory here doing RR on that fellow. Best I can describe it is near the base of steering column, on top of it. I was 310# at the time and it caused blood soaked fat arms to get it out. Ow. I'd put the driver's

Re: [MBZ] Hunting good US beer

I like Sam Adams on draft but not the bottled stuff. Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes: Well I don't usually buy US beer, tend to go for German or Dutch lager when I have money or the local swill in a box of 30 cans when finances are down. Used to brew my own when I had more time and

Re: [MBZ] Hunting good US beer

In the Pacific Northwest we enjoy beers and ales from Full Sail, Rogue and Deschutes products. There are also some brewpubs that produce fine beverages. For example McMenamins. We would never allow a friend to drink Miller or Bud (and especially not Coors!). We grow hops in this area called

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hunting good US beer

In the Pacific Northwest we enjoy beers and ales from Full Sail, Rogue and Deschutes products. There are also some brewpubs that produce fine beverages. For example McMenamins. We would never allow a friend to drink Miller or Bud (and especially not Coors!). I try things as they come my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hunting good US beer

I'll have to look for that. Fuller's London Porter is my current favorite --- On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 1:13 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I try things as they come my way, but Deschutes' Black Butte Porter is still my all-time favorite. Has been for years. -- Jim -- OK Don

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

Hendrik wrote: who is hoping that you are busy prepping the 240D, have you swapped the steering wheel over yet and informed the authorities that during our stay we will require everyone to drive on the other side of the road Yep. That has been a really good project for us - civil

Re: [MBZ] Rear View Mirror

No, this is just a switch, not a thermistor. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Will it fit? '83 tranny in a '85 300D CA

Does anyone know if I can, and what issues would there be, if put an '83 300D tranny into my '85 300D CA model. I have access to a deal on a '83 tranny. Currently, I only have 1-2 reverse. The '85 CA comes with a different tranny, yet I'm guessing the '83 should fit, though maybe a different

Re: [MBZ] Will it fit? '83 tranny in a '85 300D CA

Aleph93 wrote: Does anyone know if I can, and what issues would there be, if put an '83 300D tranny into my '85 300D CA model. I don't know for an absolute fact, but I think the biggest difference is the higher stall speed torque converter on the 1985. The 1983 torque converter would

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

Have you ever been to the NE oklahoma area? Its not flat and open. Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: We are trying to see the US from more than one point of view, rather than just the usual tourist things. That is not a bad route, but I think you might be missing some of the

[MBZ] 1999 E300 Diesel with bad Transmission

What is a clean W210 with 300k miles and bad transmission going for these days? Also anyone done a rebuild on one of these babies, I assume with the mileage transmission is toast, car would not move and owner said Sounded like muffler hit ground and then it would not go anymore. Trampas

Re: [MBZ] 1999 E300 Diesel with bad Transmission

Trampas Stern wrote: Also anyone done a rebuild on one of these babies, I assume with the mileage transmission is toast, car would not move and owner said Sounded like muffler hit ground and then it would not go anymore. Sounds like it swallowed a flex disk. Ask Kaleb how many 'dead tranny'

[MBZ] Test

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[MBZ] U.S. beers/ales

So many of the U.S. beers/ales can't compete with the Belgians that I've avoided most and have only had a couple worth mentioning: Ommegang (Cooperstown, NY) and Victory Weizen Bock (Downingtown, PA). My desert island choice: Duvel or St Feuillien Blonde. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

Re: [MBZ] Test

You FAILED! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Will it fit? '83 tranny in a '85 300D CA

Does anyone know if I can, and what issues would there be, if put an '83 300D tranny into my '85 300D CA model. The 85 torque converter is different, and the pilot bearing hole in the flywheel is also a different size to accommodate. You'd have to keep the same TC. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] U.S. beers/ales

Glenn, You have a good local microbrewery down there in Asheville-the Highland Brewery http://www.highlandbrewing.com/beerstyles.htm I am less fond of Belgian blondes (brews that is) and prefer the heavier ales-I go to AVL early so I can have a draft of their Gaelic ale at the airport pub

Re: [MBZ] Will it fit? '83 tranny in a '85 300D CA

I don't know anything about if the transmission itself will fit but if it is indeed the same transmission except for the speedo differences then you don't have to change the tailshaft. The only changes involved between the electronic speedo and the mechanical are the drive gear and notched

Re: [MBZ] Test

you failed archer wrote: Test ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Will it fit? '83 tranny in a '85 300D CA

The 85 still uses the 722.3 tranny, but the cali version uses the 722.4, which is a smaller tranny like is used on the 190s and such. I would think you could swap in a 722.3 though Both use the speedo cable MG wrote: I don't know anything about if the transmission itself will fit but if it

Re: [MBZ] U.S. beers/ales

Ommegang==Duvel (as in owned by). Good stuff. I'm partial to their Three Philosophers blend.. Stoudts (Adamstown, PA) Triple is decent, as is The Brewer's Art Resurrection Ale (You can get it fresh and on-tap in Baltimore to boot!) Thirst Dog Brewing Co makes a decent Imperial Stout that

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

That sounds like a good itinerary. I was afraid you'd land in Tulsa, visit Kaleb, fly home, and think you'd experienced the USA. If you trip gets you to DC, I will give you my son's cell phone number. He and his wife have a micro-brewery set up in their kitchen. It's a frat boy sort of thing

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

Hint to Hendrik -- the wild west expired 100 years ago. It lives on it tv shows, but I worked in my garden this evening where cows once pooped -- and the nearest cow was a mile away from me. My entire property was cattle grazing land 100 years ago, and my house is about that old. The old west is

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

Speaking of which, how if Regina recovering? On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 4:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: It's not flat and open. -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] anybody have a RF W123 seatbelt?

The passenger side RF seatbelt works but the plastic on the bayonet has broken off. As a result, the buckle gets lost under the seat when retracted, which is a source of irritation. Would also appreciate instructions on how to remove the B pillar cover that hides the reel. I have some nice

Re: [MBZ] anybody have a RF W123 seatbelt?

instructions on how to remove the B pillar cover that hides the reel. IIRC, it's two philips screws at the bottom of the cover, then the bottom pulls out and you can undo the hook at the top. Really quite easy. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

Mulling over a side trip to visit you, will keep you posted... Hendrik Fay Wonko the Sane wrote: Hint to Hendrik -- the wild west expired 100 years ago. It lives on it tv shows, but I worked in my garden this evening where cows once pooped -- and the nearest cow was a mile away from me.

Re: [MBZ] Rear View Mirror

Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 6:26 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: Actually, it just a temp switch in the mirror -- energized any time the ignition is on, but the switch opens at 35F or so. Just looked at the ETM and you're right. Another