Recently I've been on a toasted cheese, garlic, and mustard sandwich kick.
Sounds gross, but is quite good.
Garlic is also amazing in rice, and to augment that over-salted bland
instant ramen-in-a-bag that I sometimes have.
I've also taken to putting a tablespoon of minced in with 2 eggs and
The way I remember it (not mb specific) was tp
Strip it so you have 1/2 of the tiny core exposed.
Strip off another 3/8-1/2 of just the outer cover.
Bend the exposed core over.
Slide the connector on so that the bottom part overlaps the outer cover.
Crimp the bottom of the connector over the
Joe,
Sounds a lot like broken springs to me, but failed rubber
bushings/mounts can also be at play.
Assuming that your 126 is similar to a 123, the good news is that you
can take the rear suspension completely apart without any special MB
tools, and replace every bit of rubber. Plan on at least
Hi Scott, thanks for responding.
It's an '83, so no hydraulics. If it's the collapsed rear subframe bushings,
what am I looking at, as far as parts needed (etc)?
Joe
On Oct 4, 2010, at 9:38 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote:
Does your model have hydraulic level control? If so and the
Here in rural New Mexico, the old timers say you should eat garlic and
onions daily for health and longevity. There's lots of good stuff,
medicinal and nutritional, in the alliums, be they onions, garlic, leeks
or chives.
Lee
Walt Zarnoch wrote:
Recently I've been on a toasted cheese,
I agree that the written description may not sound very good, but having lived
in Italy and married into an Italian family, I quickly learned that trying what
ever food was offered was not only imperative to avoid offense but often led to
delicious discovery.
The vast majority of Italian food
Thanks to both of you, sounds like I'm glad I never heard of it.
-Max
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Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 4:18 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 617 Manual
On Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:31:26 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
The way I remember it (not mb specific) was tp
Strip it so you have 1/2 of the tiny core exposed.
Strip off another 3/8-1/2 of just the outer cover.
Bend the exposed core over.
Slide the connector on so that the
Craig wrote:
That would be great, but the terminal/connector is buried in the rubber
of the rubber cap. I cannot see any way to get it out and then back in.
The terminal doesn't have a threaded spike on it, does it?
If it's threaded, I believe you cut the cable square and screw the end on.
Esteemed Handy-Men,
I have a garage door that recently began acting up, a problem in the
tracks or wheels I think. It's a 16 year old overhead door, sectional,
made by Overhead Door. The problem is that the sections get cocked
sideways as the door descends, so the descent is jerky and noisy,
What type of springs does it use. In my experience you are on the rigth
track with the lubing the wheels. Perhaps a silocone based lub on all the
wheels? Thats always solved my problems.
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil
I'm the same way, try to keep the mess well under control so that once the food
is on the table, the kitchen is still in order and dirty stuff is loaded into
the dishwasher. Mother-in-law also does this, so I can't blame her for SWMBO's
behavior. I suspect my wife would be terrific at making
One thing people often forget about is the clearance between the face of the
door and the door opening. I had a problem with a brand new door, professionally
installed, that was binding as it closed. Took me a while to figure out that the
door was binding on the wall. I moved the wheel axles in
How big is the door and how many springs does it have? Sort of sounds like you
might have one broken spring.
Either that, or something has come loose and is permitting more side movement
in the door than is expected. In
either case, I don't think I would park under it until it is repaired.
On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Terrible mess to clean up afterward, but always with a full belly.
This is one thing that separates SWMBO from me. I place a premium on
maintaining a clean workspace, so that when I'm done the clean up is
There's a spring-pulley arrangement on each side of the door at the top,
so that the spring is pulling horizontally in the same plane as the door
motor is pulling. The spring is fully tensioned with the door is
closed.
I've used ATF several times over the years to quiet down this door and
its
As far as I know, this has been developing over years of use; plenty of
clearance.
-Max
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Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 10:40 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject:
Single car, two springs with wire/pulley arrangements. I didn't see
anything broken, and amount of stretch of each spring is pretty much
equal, so I don't think it's an unbalanced load.
I do think that too much play is the problem, but where? Do I move the
rails closer together to take up the
If you disconnect the door opener and work the door by hand, do you notice any
binding in the cables/pulleys connected to the springs?
The 2 springs are the same length, at the top and at the bottom of the door's
travel?
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Thanks Mitch, I'll check those things out tonight or tomorrow and report
back.
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:03 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re:
I am intrigued by this W111 coupe that has failed to sell despite 3 months
of posting on ebay. My better instincts say to stay away, as there must be
some fatal flaw. Anyway, if someone in the Atlnat would take a look and
report back to me I would appreciate it, and compensate with a jar of home
Brilliant advice!
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 11:41 AM, Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote:
On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 1:47 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
wrote:
Terrible mess to clean up afterward, but always with a full belly.
This is one thing that separates SWMBO from
Max, you slay me. I couldn't help but LOL at this one: My cube mates must
think I am weird.
*I suspect my wife would be terrific at making those huge paintings where
the artist throws paint at the canvass from 10 feet away, sometimes entire 5
gallon buckets of paint; that is sometimes how the
On Mon, Oct 4, 2010 at 7:20 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote:
Steak is good, just need to do the proper marinade with it and have the
right cuts. ;)
Amen to that, a nice lean piece of top loin or similar cut is lower in
fat and higher in protein than chicken breast, and becomes much
I used to service a Beech D-18 summers when I worked at the airport.
Pilot would come out about darkish to go haul the mail, tell me to check
the gas and fill the oil. An oil fill on each side would take up to 3
gallons, which was dispensed from a 5 gal can, which was lots of fun to
haul up
You've clearly never consulted a dietitian. They'll tell you that you can have
4oz of filet once a month.
I got some beefalo last weekend. Beefalo is buffalo interbread with regular
cattle. Good stuff, lean like game meat, very tasty. I slow cooked it in the
dutch oven, very nice. Easy to
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
The problem is that
the sections get cocked sideways as the door descends, so the
descent is jerky and noisy, and now about 50% of the time it
jams and the automatic safety starts to raise the door back
up.
How do I diagnose, adjust,
It clearly has some rust issues, the nasty scratch on the hood and the bubbles
behind the left rear wheel are indicators, the right side pics make the body
look wavy and as theres no pic behind the right rear wheel we can safely assume
its a haven of rust. If a 123 is any guide any amount of
Rust and lies about rust don't sell cars very well, especially in the
South. A more realistic price is about $2k. I think that Old World
Automotive used to have one (also Rusty) from the 70's which they wanted
about $4k for? I would trust Mr. Cama long before I bid on this car.
-Max
OK, so how does one balance the springs? I think that I have a copy of
the installation manual that I can dig up, and Google knows all, but
maybe someone knows the clever/quick/efficient way to get it done.
-Ma
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
I 'Overhauled' my doors at about 15 years. All hardware was available at Home
Despot. Changing one hinge at a time was relatively easy. Hint; when you
disconnect the driver, the door must go up and down smooth and track evenly.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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I 'Overhauled' my doors at about 15 years. All hardware was available at Home
Despot. Changing one hinge at a time was relatively easy. Hint; when you
disconnect the driver, the door must go up and down smooth and track evenly.
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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Mmmm - I've had Beefalo burgers, long time ago, VERY tasty!
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On
Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:54 PM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 617 Manual Flywheel
Personally I'm a big fan of the P-38, too bad there's only a few still
flying around.
-Max
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Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 12:47 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject:
Ah, thanks for that tip Peter.
-Max
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Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 1:11 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems
I
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
OK, so how does one balance the springs?
Should be an adjuster where the back end of the spring attaches to the garage or
somewhere on the cable. I'm soo glad the new doors have torsion springs.
Mitch.
Uh, Andrew, that's in Hull, Mass., not atlanta. Rustbucket region, right on the
coast, salt air as well as salted roads. For 12 grand? Run away!
Dan
Former MA resident
I am intrigued by this W111 coupe that has failed to sell despite 3 months
of posting on ebay. My better instincts say to
It says it is in Hull, MA, but if you get the name or the restorer, I can
tell you if he is any good or give him a call and find out the real story.
BTW, I like jalapeño jelly!
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
www.buyMBparts.biz
www.buyEUROparts.biz
www.buyASIANparts.biz
Tel/ 1-800-741-5252
Hull, MA?? I missed that entirely - wonder why it said Atlanta!
I appreciate everyone's comments on the rust but to be honest, I would
rather deal with finite rust thatn with the headache of restoring the
interior (wipers, daskh wood, leather seats) of a W111 coupe.
Rusty - send me your home
Ready, shoot, aim!
In fairness, the text of the listing implied that the car is in Atlanta.
Anyway, the previous incentive applies.
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 1:45 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:
Hull, MA?? I missed that entirely - wonder why it said Atlanta!
I appreciate
4473 East Kings Point Circle
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Thanks! Don't forget to get the name of the restorer, I know everyone
reputable in the Atlanta area.
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
www.buyMBparts.biz
www.buyEUROparts.biz
www.buyASIANparts.biz
Tel/ 1-800-741-5252
Fax/ 770-454-9745
ICQ 427542441
Oh, another one to try!
Take some ground beef, make 2 patties about half as thick as you
normally would, about a quarter inch or so.
In the center of one patty, sprinkle about 3 tablespoons fresh grated
provolone cheese, a teaspoon of minced garlic, and a small dash of
black pepper.
Place the
Of course I am going to eat meat. Don't be silly. I'm just being a
facist until my bp drops.
-Rolf
On 10/05/2010 12:53 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
You've clearly never consulted a dietitian. They'll tell you that you can have
4oz of filet once a month.
I got some beefalo last weekend. Beefalo
If your interested in squeezing some performance beyond good
maintenance, its the best place on the net. Otherwise I wouldn't expect
you to be interested at all.
-Rolf
On 10/05/2010 09:11 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Thanks to both of you, sounds like I'm glad
Start looking for worn components. Loose rails or sloppy bearings on the
rollers.
Something is permitting too much play in the whole thing.
Randy
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Tuesday, October
Rolf wrote:
If your interested in squeezing some performance beyond good
maintenance, its the best place on the net.
Are you talking about schumanautomotive.com???
I'm pretty sure Meade/Max was.
Mitch.
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He's talking bout the std forum.
Walt
On Oct 5, 2010 4:28 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Rolf wrote:
If your interested in squeezing some performance beyond good maintenance,
its the be...
Are you talking about schumanautomotive.com???
I'm pretty sure Meade/Max was.
Mitch.
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
OK, so how does one balance the springs? I think that I have
a copy of the installation manual that I can dig up, and
Google knows all, but maybe someone knows the
clever/quick/efficient way to get it done.
The way I did it - on my
Andrew wrote:
I would rather deal with finite rust
There is no such thing as finite rust. Rust is infinite. Rust never sleeps.
by the time you can see it--and WAY before the time a panel gets as bubbly as
the one shown in the ad--its progressed a good long way into the structure and
only
I've watched this one go by a few time too...
Unfortunately, the body work looks pretty bad. The huge bubbles in
the lower quarters of the trunk are evidence of a bondo rust repair,
not real metal work. The car is quite over priced and well melt away
before your eyes in a few years. The
Speaking of the control valve. Does anyone happen to have one for
a early 80,s 300TD? Doesn't have to work as I want to see what
they are like inside. Mine may be none functional.
Manfred
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 21:50:49 -0400
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD feel every bump
Does your model have
Sounds like a Gilroy native.
Recently I've been on a toasted cheese, garlic, and mustard sandwich kick.
Sounds gross, but is quite good.
Garlic is also amazing in rice, and to augment that over-salted bland
instant ramen-in-a-bag that I sometimes have.
I've also taken to putting a tablespoon
That is the way it used to be back when I messed with M180 gassers.
I think our 230TE 123 was that way also. It is a great system. When
it got to where I could not get bulk spark plug wire reasonably, I'd
just buy a v-8 set of moulded cables and cut the ends off to get the
length I needed.
Every time I have had this problem, the cure has not been lube for
the wheels, but rather the shafts being stuck in the hinge/holder.
That causes one side to bind.
(except the time one spring broke, but that was obvious.
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I think the list needs some independent verification of your claims.
--R
On 10/5/2010 9:09 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
In general, I avoid most Italian food places and dishes unless prepared by my
wife or an Italian friend or relative.
-Max
Gilroy?
Walt
On Oct 5, 2010 7:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Sounds like a Gilroy native.
Recently I've been on a toasted cheese, garlic, and mustard sandwich kick.
Sounds gross, but is ...
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Ignition leads from this time period use screw on connectors.
You use this tool:
http://www.beruparts.com/product.sc?productId=271categoryId=6
To crimp on terminals that look like this:
http://www.beruparts.com/product.sc?productId=19categoryId=8
Then you screw on the end:
You sound like someone from Gilroy, CA see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilroy,_California
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilroy_Garlic_Festival
Gilroy?
Walt
On Oct 5, 2010 7:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Sounds like a Gilroy native.
Recently I've been on a toasted
Nah, but I was in CA this past May.
Polish ancestry and central NY for location.
Walt, who's eating beef jerky now
On Oct 5, 2010 9:46 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
You sound like someone from Gilroy, CA see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilroy,_California
and
Those were PW R985s - 9 cylinders each, 450HP, IIRC.
Checked it - there were at least four different engines on various versions
of the D-18, but I think the R985 was the most popular.
The Jacobs R755 was 300HP (in the version I flew behind, ranged from 245 to
330), and total oil capacity was 5
We buy pure buffalo meat in a local market (grown locally as well), very
lean and VERY tasty.
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 11:53 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
You've clearly never consulted a dietitian. They'll tell you that you can
have 4oz of filet once a month.
I got some beefalo
Good info Jaime! Thanks
$325 for pliers? Not with my money I think a coax crimper would
work. I am sure the Beru plers are nice, but they are worth about
$32.50, not $325.
Ignition leads from this time period use screw on connectors.
You use this tool:
I agree with Max, but substitute my wife for his, and with Rich, we need
independent verification!
The only good Italian resturant I've ever eaten in was owned and run by a
couple of second generation Italians, here in Norman. They retired a few
years back, and I've about given up on Italian
Rusty provided a new set of ready-made wires for my 450SLC, have you called
him?
--
OK Don
2001 ML320
1992 300D 2.5T
1990 300D 2.5T
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
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I am sorry, but i must disagree. I hate smelly old cars, and the more
luxurious they are the worse they age. I hated having to stare at the
cracked wood dash in my old coupe and the cracked original leather made me
cringe. Once I restored it and drove it for 10 years it felt very
original and I
Gilroy, CA - the garlic capital of the world.
On Tue, Oct 5, 2010 at 10:07 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
I agree with Max, but substitute my wife for his, and with Rich, we need
independent verification!
The only good Italian resturant I've ever eaten in was owned and run by a
couple of
On Tue, 5 Oct 2010 21:37:26 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com
wrote:
Ignition leads from this time period use screw on connectors.
You use this tool:
http://www.beruparts.com/product.sc?productId=271categoryId=6
To crimp on terminals that look like this:
...Those were PW R985s - 9 cylinders each, 450HP, IIRC.
Checked it - there were at least four different engines on various
versions
of the D-18, but I think the R985 was the most popular...
Also used on the DeHavilland Beaver and Grumman Goose, both in my logbook.
RLE
On Tue, 5 Oct 2010 21:09:22 -0500 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
Rusty provided a new set of ready-made wires for my 450SLC, have you
called him?
He was the one from whom I got the new rubber cap with the terminal
buried inside. As I replied to Jaime, he also said the ready-made wires
were not
...Original cars are always worth more, and will increase in value faster
as a collector car. An original interior with a bit of wear is worth more
than a replacement one. Same with paint, etc. This concept may sound
crazy to some who think restored=good. In reality, unrestored=good.
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