There was no 1963 280 that I can think of. What are you referring to?
On 2/11/12, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Yeah, that would be. Pretty much south of San Mateo and Foster City it's
more like SoCal than the Bay Area. I didn't know that much about the way
the climate changed as you
Interesting.
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/03/how-your-cat-is-making-you-crazy/8873/#.TzWmBgBPK5U.facebook
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Kinda cool (if you're a Hobbit)
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Whatever low level variant of the W111 chassis that was similar - possibly a
200?
Look at the pictures on my Web site and figure it out. I spent roughly a day
with the car, stripping everything I could off of it, and that was the last I
saw of it.
Needless to say, I have slept since then...
Please do report back to us! SWMBO's 1985 300CD is lacking heat when
cruising on the highway but otherwise acts normally.
On 2/12/12, MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote:
Oh good then I can test by running jumpers to the battery and
listen for the clicking!
Thanks,
Manfred
Date: Sun, 12 Feb
I have a stack of them. I'll throw one in if you purchase my 1985 300D engine.
On 2/12/12, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Should be a Bundt. The list mom should have one. Hey Kaleb! Do you
have one for sale?
G M Brown wrote:
Does anyone on the list have an extra 6J x 14 H 2
What are ergonomic adjustable seats with the air bladders?? Or is
this just a fancy term for the power seats that are standard issue?
On 2/12/12, Brian Smyla br...@smyla.com wrote:
I have an '86 300SDL that I parked in '07 when I started flying around the
country for work. Has 263K on the
Lumbar supports. They are little air bladders in the lower part of the seat
back that can be inflated or deflated to provide lower back support.
Dan
On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:33 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
What are ergonomic adjustable seats with the air bladders?? Or is
Probably far better quality than any Countach that ever rolled off the line
too. hee hee
Ed
300E
On 13 February 2012 01:26, relng...@aol.com wrote:
If you can't change your own oil without looking at the manual, don't try
this at home.
Please do report back to us! SWMBO's 1985 300CD is lacking heat when
cruising on the highway but otherwise acts normally.
Classic symptom of a failing monovalve insert.
As cheap and easy a DIY repair as you're likely to see.
-- Jim
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What are ergonomic adjustable seats with the air bladders?? Or is
this just a fancy term for the power seats that are standard issue?
AKA the orthopedic seat option. The door lock pump is used
for pressure.
-- Jim
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Irritating to me, too.
Wilton
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From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 11:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 60 Years of the SL Roadster - Mercedes-Benz
That could/should have been a really
Not true. The monovalve insert was inspected and is undamaged. What
else could it be? ACC works normally otherwise.
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 10:23 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
Please do report back to us! SWMBO's 1985 300CD is lacking heat when
cruising on the highway but
The zoning/building politburo would lynch you in a second if you
tried to do that here in our free country. (You might get by with
it in MT or WY, or on a reservation in OK but not may other places)
Kinda cool (if you're a Hobbit)
http://ciracar.com/build-a-house-for-less-than-5000
On 13/02/2012 9:32 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
The zoning/building politburo would lynch you in a second if you tried
to do that here in our free country. (You might get by with it in
MT or WY, or on a reservation in OK but not may other places)
Kinda cool (if you're a Hobbit)
Probably far better quality than any Countach that ever rolled off the line
too. hee hee
Ed
300E
Sure does look like a frod engine to me.
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Not mine, etc.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
Original Message
Subject:1977 Mercedes 240 - $350 (Dartmouth)
Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:04:39 -0800 (PST)
From: fred.s...@yahoo.com
To: fred.s...@verizon.net
fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this
neo-hippies
--R
On 2/13/12 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
On 13/02/2012 9:32 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
The zoning/building politburo would lynch you in a second if you
tried to do that here in our free country. (You might get by with
it in MT or WY, or on a reservation in OK but not may other
Sorry y'all, I will be more discerning to all your fine sensibilities in
the future.
--R (YGWYPF)
On 2/13/12 10:28 AM, WILTON wrote:
Irritating to me, too.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
http://flyrightauto.com/1993_Ford_F250_144866296.veh
Could this be a good buy?
This is the IDI diesel that Ford usedbe before the Powerstroke, right?
What kind of reputation does it have?
Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.com
Sent from my Android phone. Please excuse brevity and typos.
Andrew,
I have to agree with JC, but you may have to look at the neoprene bellows of
the monovalve insert with a magnifier as sometimes a pinhole or two, which may
not be visible to the unaided eye, may cause this as well. Good luck.
G. M. Brown
Brevard, NC
Not a comment 'bout you.Just a comment about the ad company and
their targeting the ADD generation.(yeah, I know ADD is an
outdated term) It is a statement by MB about WHO they see as their
market.
Mercedes Benz used to be a classy company with classy products and
classy ads. I'd
Is it gas or Diesel? It says gasoline one place and Diesel another.
http://flyrightauto.com/1993_Ford_F250_144866296.veh
Could this be a good buy?
This is the IDI diesel that Ford usedbe before the Powerstroke, right?
What kind of reputation does it have?
Alex Chamberlain
andrew strasfogel wrote:
SWMBO's 1985 300CD is lacking heat when cruising on the
highway but otherwise acts normally.
Jim Cathey wrote:
Classic symptom of a failing monovalve insert.
As cheap and easy a DIY repair as you're likely to see.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Not true.
'Not your fault. The fleeting and flitting photos don't give me time to
properly enjoy it - not enough time to enjoy the beauty and details of each
model was the irritating part.
Wilton
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From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
http://flyrightauto.com/1993_Ford_F250_144866296.veh
Could this be a good buy?
This is the IDI diesel that Ford usedbe before the
Powerstroke, right? What kind of reputation does it have?
The non-turbo is a good engine. More power than the GM 6.2.
Kinda like a
'Not your fault. The fleeting and flitting photos don't give me
time to properly enjoy it - not enough time to enjoy the beauty and
details of each model was the irritating part.
Wilton
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richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes
Thanks, guys. Will do.
On 2/13/12, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
andrew strasfogel wrote:
SWMBO's 1985 300CD is lacking heat when cruising on the
highway but otherwise acts normally.
Jim Cathey wrote:
Classic symptom of a failing monovalve insert.
As cheap and easy a DIY
Sorry, but the only SLs whose designs I appreciate are the old and new
Gullwing roadsters. The 113s and 107s leave me cold.
On 2/13/12, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
'Not your fault. The fleeting and flitting photos don't give me
time to properly enjoy it - not enough time to enjoy the
For V-8 Diesels, the international NA engines were reliable. It that
is a NA engine built for IH, go for it. If it was closer, I'd sure
be interested. I'd still prefer an inline engine.
The Nissan (6-33?) was a dog, but it is the right size.
The OM603 is good for a half ton or 3/4 with
What kind of read and write speeds are you getting? I've read the synology
are very good. My GigE switch is my ZyXEL DSL router. Will I need a pro
switch to achieve the good throughput (assuming my computer is connected
via GigE for major file transfers).
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 10:36 AM,
A friend of mine has a 66 230SL, white with black interior, 4spd (I
think). In basically showroom condition, and it is a driver when the
weather is good. He drove it from Boston to Hilton Head and back a few
years back, it just ran, do problems, no drama...
---R
On 2/13/12 2:39 PM, andrew
7.3 IDI diesel with ZF 5 speed manual... best of all worlds.
Price is in the good range. I would call it a deal.
Presently own 5 just like it. All with over 200K on the clock and all going
strong with no issues worth mention.
For only another $20,000.00 you can buy a Powerstroke with computer
Unless you want to do some fancy routing, a switch is a switch. No need to buy
another one as long as yours has enough holes.
Dan
On Feb 13, 2012, at 2:57 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote:
What kind of read and write speeds are you getting? I've read the synology
are very
LOL! I have read many comments about poor throughput with certain
connections/devices. It made me wonder if the cheap GigE switches were
running slow CPUs that couldn't actually transmit at GigE speeds
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 1:02 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Unless you want
You could easily check it to see, as there are plenty of diagnostic programs
out there for free.
One of the things that will make a big difference if your hardware is capable
is to turn on jumbo frames.
Dan
On Feb 13, 2012, at 3:12 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote:
LOL! I
What are they like to drive, anyway?
On 2/13/12, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
A friend of mine has a 66 230SL, white with black interior, 4spd (I
think). In basically showroom condition, and it is a driver when the
weather is good. He drove it from Boston to Hilton
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012, at 03:31 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
What are they like to drive, anyway?
In a word, twitchy or so I have read, thanks to the rear swing axle.
Allan
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According to http://www.forgottendiesels.com/ford_diesel.html the
1993 is a turbo. If it is NA, you should be good.
If it is turbo, the reputation is not so good and you should look
into it further to determine the problems, solutions, and if this one
might be ok. could be like the
I really like the original 300SL/SLR (gullwing or not,) the 190SL,
the 113s and the original 90s SLK.
The 107 is attractive, but not in the way its predecessors were.
The 107 is not a sports car. Its predecessors were... especially
the 300SL in all 4 forms.
A friend of mine has a 66
My free Dell Optiplex 745 requires the Dell OptiPlex 745
Desktop Computer takes the PC2-4200/5300/6400 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports
Dual Channel DDR2. For some reason these seem rather expensive (a lot
more than free, like the box was...)
Wondered if anyone has any surplus mem sticks laying
Yes, not particularly refined, a bit sporty as the times might
suggest. But very stylish, and the engine has a very nice sound.
--R
On 2/13/12 3:38 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012, at 03:31 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
What are they like to drive, anyway?
On 2/13/12, Rich
Allan Streib wrote:
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012, at 03:31 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
What are they like to drive, anyway?
In a word, twitchy or so I have read, thanks to the rear
swing axle.
My '72 280SE had a swing axle. It was not twitchy.
-- Philip
There is a board devoted to IDI Fords for those who own and fix them that
you might find helpful. Oilburners.net
The factory turbo engines in 93 were changed internally to make best use of
the turbo. ie. larger head bolts, larger wrist pin rod thickness, to name
just a few changes..
ATS
Nope
I have PC100 128 MB x many. But nobody wants them.
My free Dell Optiplex 745 requires the Dell OptiPlex 745 Desktop
Computer takes the PC2-4200/5300/6400 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports
Dual Channel DDR2. For some reason these seem rather expensive (a
lot more than free, like the box
What are they like to drive, anyway?
WooHo! (topless, @74ºF, sunny,
dry, on a twisty road with no traffic)
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What was the weakness/problem that led to the IH/frod 7.3 turbos
getting a bad reputation? Is it anything that would still be
problematic, or have the problems flushed out and the survivors are
ok?
There is a board devoted to IDI Fords for those who own and fix them that
you might find
Have problems with kids 190d again. Last week swapped alt charges fine. Now all
the sudden does not charge, bat alt brake and fuel reserve lights all
Stay lit and tach does not
Work. Now I'm thinking maybe not alt this time? Volt while running is same as
not running about 12.6 12.8. If alt
Did you ever check grounds?
Dan
On Feb 13, 2012, at 5:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Have problems with kids 190d again. Last week swapped alt charges fine. Now
all the sudden does not charge, bat alt brake and fuel reserve lights all
Stay lit and tach does not
Work. Now I'm thinking
Bad thermostat or aux water pump.
Peter
On Feb 13, 2012, at 9:34 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Not true. The monovalve insert was inspected and is undamaged. What
else could it be? ACC works normally otherwise.
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 10:23 AM, Jim Cathey
j...@windwireless.net wrote:
Got a coupon from the Nissan dealer (I have a Frontier) for 15% off any
service done on a Saturday. Am I right in thinking that's when the
LEAST experienced/newest technicians are scheduled?
Allan
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1979 300SD
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On Feb 13, 2012, at 10:32 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
The zoning/building politburo would lynch you in a second if you tried to do
that here in our free country. (You might get by with it in MT or WY, or
on a reservation in OK but not may other places)
No buy I swapped in another alt and problem solved
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 13, 2012, at 4:37 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Did you ever check grounds?
Dan
On Feb 13, 2012, at 5:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Have problems with kids 190d again. Last week swapped alt
IIRC, the ground on the gauge cluster is the key to this.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Have problems with kids 190d again. Last week swapped alt charges fine. Now
all the sudden does not charge, bat alt brake and fuel reserve lights all
Stay lit and tach does not
Work. Now I'm thinking maybe not
Parts swapping is not repairing. Obviously why the problem has reoccured.
Do it right and check the grounds. All of them. You probably swapped the
alternator for nothing.
Dan
On Feb 13, 2012, at 7:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
No buy I swapped in another alt and problem solved
Sent
The alt I put on there had been sitting around a long time, then again so was
the one I just put on
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 13, 2012, at 6:52 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Parts swapping is not repairing. Obviously why the problem has reoccured.
Do it right and check the
The total fleet miles for all 7.3 IH engines produced and on the road is
measured in, I believe, now billions of miles with no enduring problems.
Early 6.9 blocks had a problem with cracks at the freeze plug area due to
thin castings, however that problem is long gone when the 7.3 came along in
My friend Luke's answer.
And I have a hillside to build into. But unfortunately, the Groton
building inspector stopped approving permits for homes like that around
1724.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
On 2/13/2012 7:30 PM, Mike Esh wrote:
Michael E. Esh
On Feb 13, 2012, at 10:32 AM,
Probably, let me check my box before you buy. How's $.75/MB sound?
(Kidding, kidding. :)
Likely to be .5g or less so may or may not be useful to you, but I'll try
to remember to look tomorrow morning and let you know.
Later,
Tim
On Feb 13, 2012 3:43 PM, Rich Thomas
And I do hope Scott's replacement went faster than mine!
You all inspired me to give thus another go. I found I couldn't make the
latch turn all the way using the new striker, even out of the car. With
some trepidation I took off the back left and... It worked! I found that
the new latch had
Groton building inspector = The zoning/building politburo hack
Politburo = Unelected, unaccountable, unfriendly to citizens.
Political appointees engaged in advancing the interests of themselves
and those who put them in power.
Hardly what the founders had in mind.
When I do a simple windows copy from C drive to NAS, the Win 7 copy box says
9-10 MB/sec if that's the only thing I'm doing. My Synology NAS has a
single Seagate ST2000DL003 2T green (5900 rpm) drive and it's not RAID. I
suspect RAID would be slower because the j has limited CPU and RAM. I'm
Price? Head style? Do those rust spots go all the way through?
Thanks,
Tim
Durham, needs a good body in more ways than one
On Feb 12, 2012 9:32 PM, Brian Smyla br...@smyla.com wrote:
I have an '86 300SDL that I parked in '07 when I started flying around the
country for work. Has 263K on the
Thanks for the warning. I cams down with a cold (or flu) and haven't
accomplished anything in over a week.
Scott
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On Behalf Of Tim C
Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 9:22 PM
To: Mercedes
Wow 9-10 MB/sec is painfully slow. That drive can do at least 40-50MB/sec
with rsync if locally connected. If 9-10 MB/sec is the best I can do to
initially load the drive I think I'd want to pass...
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 8:14 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote:
When I do a
Try looking at Newegg Rich
On 2/13/2012 2:42 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
My free Dell Optiplex 745 requires the Dell OptiPlex 745 Desktop
Computer takes the PC2-4200/5300/6400 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual
Channel DDR2. For some reason these seem rather expensive (a lot more
than free, like the
That would be fine, let me know what you dig out.
--R
On 2/13/12 8:58 PM, Tim C wrote:
Probably, let me check my box before you buy. How's $.75/MB sound?
(Kidding, kidding. :)
Likely to be .5g or less so may or may not be useful to you, but I'll try
to remember to look tomorrow morning and
Yeah I did, but again the operative word here was free.
--R
On 2/13/12 10:58 PM, Russ Williams wrote:
Try looking at Newegg Rich
On 2/13/2012 2:42 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
My free Dell Optiplex 745 requires the Dell OptiPlex 745 Desktop
Computer takes the PC2-4200/5300/6400 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs.
My first Benz, '83 SD had constant heat symptoms that a new insert
didn't fix. After a rebuild of the push button unit (with a blown trace
repair and complete resolder) the problem persisted. I ended up
replacing the coil of the monovalve body with a used unit from Kaleb and
that fixed the
Well I ended up winning the auction for the surplus Viking range the
university was selling.
Got it home today. It's HEAVY! Only problem I can spot with it so far
is one of the burner valves has a wobbly stem. There's a brass collar
that centers the stem in the valve body, looks like it was
Benz Hogs wrote:
My first Benz, '83 SD had constant heat symptoms that a new
insert didn't fix.
Constant heat is _not_ the symptom of a failed monovalve. Cold
air blowing only at higher engine RPM indicates a monovalve
problem.
-- Philip
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Benz Hogs wrote:
My first Benz, '83 SD had constant heat symptoms that a new
insert didn't fix.
Fmiser wrote:
Constant heat is _not_ the symptom of a failed monovalve. Cold
air blowing only at higher engine RPM indicates a monovalve
problem.
Correction (to my own post...) In both
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