These are the standard steel wheels used on all of the early 70's cars
with 14 inch wheels.
I have one steel wheel for a 1978 240d .Would that fit 114/115 ?? I'm
above Philly. You can have it if it fits
Bob
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This one looks pretty and it's in Tampa so maybe no rust?.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-SLC-1977-Mercedes-Benz-450SLC-/160934075512?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item25786b1c78#ht_500wt_1182
On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 11:42 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
Weld it on - no more
On 05/12/2012 5:31 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Randy Bennell wrote:
Yes, Brian's Ventura will spin the rear tires for as long as you want
to hold the pedal down.
Oh, yes, Ventura = Nova, right?
Stick a 455 in there and it'll stand on its nose from having all the
weight in the wrong end.
Mitch.
Or a Duster with the 340.
A cousin had a '72 with a 340 and a 3 speed manual.
It would do 105 mph in 2nd.
No tach so I don't know what rpm it was turning but it would really go.
Randy
On 05/12/2012 5:46 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
Nova Omega Ventura Apollo. Stick a big block in any of them
On 05/12/2012 6:57 PM, Fmiser wrote:
Randy Bennell wrote:
Well, my fuel injected F150 is only doing about 11 mpg - on
the imperial gallon - around town these days so I have to
remain sceptical. Those big old cars must have weighed as much
as my truck and they generally had bigger motors and did
One of the worst cars I ever made the mistake of buying came from Tampa.
Red, 2 door delta 88. Sharp looking car, ran and drove perfect. Should
have looked under it better. That thing was like Swiss cheese everywhere
underneath. Had to sell it off for a parts car when suspension parts
started
All things are relative.
From where you are standing, it will be upside down.
Randy
On 05/12/2012 9:31 PM, clay monroe wrote:
So cars down under really do run upside down
clay
On Dec 4, 2012, at 7:32 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote:
I am sure the purists will make the usual noises.
Think of that big ole 455 running at typical Diesel rpm's, just loafing
around, never really having to strain to move the car. Same reason a big
block wrecker will often get better mpg than a small block. Gotta run the
snot out of the small block to move 10 or 11k pounds, while the big block
I hate it when people complain that their 300D fuel economy is only
in the mid 20s mpg.
My daily driver 1983 300TD with a 1985 transmission gets exactly 20
mpg for mixed, mostly in-town driving. This dips to under 19 mpg in
the winter. :(( There are no fuel leaks whatsoever. The car starts
Andrew,
I am guessing your car does a whole lot of idling in traffic. 20 sounds
about right when it rarely gets up to cruising speed for long periods. I
get about 20 in the winter.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
I hate it when people complain
On 06/12/2012 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I hate it when people complain that their 300D fuel economy is only
in the mid 20s mpg.
My daily driver 1983 300TD with a 1985 transmission gets exactly 20
mpg for mixed, mostly in-town driving. This dips to under 19 mpg in
the winter. :((
I have often thought that these claims are inflated, as I have owned both
normally aspirated and turbocharged 123 chassis cars, and never seen the mid
20s during normal driving. During highway miles, certainly, but around town I
rarely got better than the high teens or low 20s.
I also kept
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:
I hate it when people complain that their 300D fuel economy is only
in the mid 20s mpg.
My '77 300D is small, compared to your wagon. I get 21-23 in town, trips
generally start cold and go 5-7 miles, tops. I
You're providing the car and fuel? I'll try it. ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 12:25 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
I also kept (keep) meticulous records on my cars, so I feel pretty
confident about my findings.
Speaking of, I am using My Cars on Android to track mileage/repairs/car
information. It does a good job and is free, but I would
On 06/12/2012 12:03 PM, Tim C wrote:
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:
I hate it when people complain that their 300D fuel economy is only
in the mid 20s mpg.
My '77 300D is small, compared to your wagon. I get 21-23 in town, trips
generally
I always get bad mpg anywhere near DC. Any of the *95 routes around there
are a huge parking lot blocked by a wreck every time I go that way. Drive
outside the beltway, your mpg will improve. Lol
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 1:06 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM, Dan
Take it out on the highway for a couple hour blast, drive to NYC and back
maybe. See what your economy is after that run, could be more mixed mostly
city is in reality almost exclusively city, short hops, engine never gets
hot in which case your economy is entirely to be expected. I wouldn't
How?
-Curt
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2012 20:30:53 -0600
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Warning lights?
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'Just downloaded My Cars Fleet Mngmt app to my iPhone.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Tim C bb...@crone.us
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 1:06 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Troubleshooting cr*ppy fuel economy in a W123
turbodieselwagon
Well you already know that I suck at diagnosing fuel issues on these cars but
I'll gladly borrow your car if you need it exercised on long DC to Maine
jaunts. Maybe that's what it needs- a few 600 mile highway trips averaging
80mpg to blow out any carbon deposits. You don't mind road salt do
Great feedback. I don't feel so whiny now knowing that I am not alone
in my readings.
Fuel economy is definitely better when I take the 300TD out on the
highway. Neither wagon has ever exceeded 27 mpg, however, whereas
SWMBOs 1985 300CD averaged 29.7 fully loaded with stuff between
Atlanta and
hi Andrew!
our '85 (Calif) 300D is routinely driven in a manner we'll call
'briskly', and averages just about or barely above 20 MPG on (almost
exclusively) B99.9 in mostly Kombat Kommute traffic (which means either
crawling or flying). we don't use it much for around-town.
on open
With the gearing in the 85 models they don't start getting superior
mileage until you cruise at 85mph plus for a tank of fuel. We have run my
friend Jon's 85 td from upstate NY to the Outer Banks of NC twice this
summer. The car always gets better mpg at higher highway speed. Figured
35 on
I haven't done it myself but I would say you could use a rag flooded over
the end of a screwdriver a couple times sprayed with contact cleaner.
Stick it in the hole where the regulator goes and spin the alternator by
hand. Compressed air probably wouldn't be a bad idea.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 1:12
A couple of observations from someone *very* familiar with slip rings and
brushes...
Never, EVER use emery cloth or other abrasives on slip rings. They are soft
copper, and small particles of the abrasive will become embedded in the slip
rings, effectively turning them into little copper
Not sure I am ready for this sort of radical method to improve my fuel
economy. Does anyone have possible tweaks (tuneups) that could coax
a few more mpg out of the engine?
BTW, what's Deuce?
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 1:43 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
With the gearing in the
A 10 wheel all wheel drive 2.5 ton truck commonly known as a Deuce and a
half.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Not sure I am ready for this sort of radical method to improve my fuel
economy. Does anyone have possible tweaks (tuneups) that could coax
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:
Not sure I am ready for this sort of radical method to improve my fuel
economy. Does anyone have possible tweaks (tuneups) that could coax
a few more mpg out of the engine?
1) Drive it like you are afraid the
Anyone out there with expertise or at least recent experience?
We have had 2 Canon video cameras over the years. The first died, was
repaired and died again.
The second still works but is the old tape style and certainly not HD.
Prices are much much less than we paid for either of the earlier
Ain't that the truth!
--
John W Reames
jream...@verizon.net
Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905
On Dec 6, 2012, at 13:09, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
I always get bad mpg anywhere near DC. Any of the *95 routes around there
are a huge parking lot blocked by a wreck every
#1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find
traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do
full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare :)
), repeat. This would reduce carbon buildup on the injectors, rings,
and valves which
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote:
#1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find
traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do
full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or beyond, if you dare :) ),
repeat.
On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Does anyone have possible tweaks (tuneups) that could coax
a few more mpg out of the engine?
1. Check timing chain stretch.
2. Check injector spray patterns.
3. Replace what needs replaced.
4. Advance/Retard cam
On 12/6/2012 1:49 PM, Tim C wrote:
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote:
#1 Only use full-throttle when merging onto the interstate. #2 Find
traffic-less sections of the interstate, stop on the shoulder, do
full-throttle acceleration up to speed limit (or
Many of the compact digital cameras made these days take excellent HD video.
I have a few years old Panasonic Lumix that takes 720P video. Some of the
newer ones take even higher resolution. IMO dedicated video cameras for
amateurs are obsolete.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes
The Deuce is pretty much as slow as it gets off the line. Diesel Rabbit
starts would be a better description than Jack rabbit.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 2:54 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote:
On 12/6/2012 1:49 PM, Tim C wrote:
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Benz Hogs
Pretty much anything will do the job today. For short videos even a still
camera will get you there, its biggest problem will be the amount (duration)
you can record.
One tip is to ignore digital zoom ratings, digital zoom always sucks.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:38:55 -0600
From: Randy
The compact cameras take ok video. They are still not a good video camera
if that is what you want/need. There are compromises either way. A video
camera will take decent stills but not as good as a dedicated still camera
and vice versa.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 2:54 PM, Greg Fiorentino
On Dec 6, 2012 1:39 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote:
What about the 90s 5cl OM603? It'd be fun driving a 35mpg diesel
convertible :)
I thought Loren was going to do that a few years ago?
Best,
Tim
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Here is an example of ok video taken with a Panasonic Lumix GH1 compact
camera:
http://philipbloom.net/film/kauai-sunset-lumix-gh1/
You be the judge whether this quality would suit your needs.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
I pretty much guessed that the reason why there are fewer video cameras
advertised in the flyers lately is that the basic digital cameras are
able to do something about as good.
My wife has a decent Fuji camera that will do reasonable video.
However, I sort of want to get a dedicated one
On 06/12/2012 1:52 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
Does anyone have possible tweaks (tuneups) that could coax
a few more mpg out of the engine?
1. Check timing chain stretch.
2. Check injector spray patterns.
3. Replace what
I know how slow a Deuce is, it's only there for drafting purpose :)
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'98 ML320 Max (159,xxx mi)
On 12/6/2012 2:17 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
The Deuce is pretty much as slow as it gets off the line. Diesel Rabbit
starts would be a better description than
The problem is more likely the engine is running too slow. The 85 Andrew
has is higher geared and turns lower rpm's at the same speed as most w123's.
Mike
On Dec 6, 2012 4:48 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 06/12/2012 1:52 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:26 PM,
I still have a standard definition Panasonic 3CCD mini DV video camera that
does a fantastic job. I used it a lot when I was at the university producing
videos for my supervising professor. It's a real workhorse and works well,
especially when I pair it with my RODE shotgun mike.
I have
They shipped the same stuff across a border repeatedly, are they gaming some
sort of gov't incentive program?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/11/30/cn-biodiesel-mystery-shipment.html
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I remember my uncle having a 1970's Pontiac wagon that also had a forward
facing 3rd row seat. When it was in use, there was a small amount of cargo
room behind it. I'm not sure of the exact model, but I rode back there a few
times.
Kevin, MB Dieselless in Laporte, Colorado
Thanks for all the responses guys... I might be able to get the originals
from the previous owner it seems. If that doesn't come through, i'll be in
touch.
Jaime
On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 10:51 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
I might have that color hub cap as well
clay
On Dec
Sure I can understand that, I have 4 semi-pro units, of course I'm a semi-pro...
I like using tape, tapes are easy to store and give an easy archive solution. I
don't particularly like spinning disk technology but it does seem to be
adequately tough. A look at Amazon shows pretty much zero tape
Its also a myth on a diesel engine that engine speed has much of anything to do
with fuel economy. When I had my '85 190D 5spd I did a bunch of testing where
sometimes I'd drive my commute (45 miles each way at the time) using 5th gear
and sometimes I wouldn't. I could never detect any
HD is over-rated for most consumer use.
Your 3ccd camera was top of the pops not so long ago but has been largely
eclipsed by CMOS technology which can almost sort of simulate 3ccd with only
one. I've got 2x 3ccd cameras, a 1ccd HD and a CMOS and each is good in its own
instance. The 1ccd is
I used a new (it's square) pencil eraser, followed by a rag folded over a
screw driver blade, soaked in brake cleaner. This converted a dead
alternator with a new regulator into a working alternator with a new
regulator. Yes, the brushes were very worn in the old regulator, but the
arcing trying
That might be the more sensible swap (it's a 602 with 5 cyl.), but the 603
has more power and torque :)
WHat happened to Loren's project - the same as mine? All dream, no
follow-through?
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 3:13 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
On Dec 6, 2012 1:39 AM, Benz Hogs
One cylinder less gives more room for an Fin-style intercooler :-D
I wasn't aware the 5cyl turbo was still called the 602. OH, right, the
'87 190D is a 602 turbo. I'm so dense at times...
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'98 ML320 Max (159,xxx mi)
On 12/6/2012 7:57 PM, OK Don wrote:
That
My serious suggestion is to adjust the valves.
The other suggestion is how I increased my Diesel fuel economy from 30+ mpg
(300D 2.5T) to over 45 mpg - trade the old mercedes for a new VW TDI :-)
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 7:47 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Its also a myth on a
Still wrong - the 190d has the OM601 engine - 4 cyl. OM602 is 5 cyl., and
OM603 is 6 cyl. You're too young to be forgetting this stuff!
On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 8:08 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote:
One cylinder less gives more room for an Fin-style intercooler :-D
I wasn't aware
Curt,
That depends on the engine. MBZ Diesels are not the same as American
inline 6 and v8 Diesels. With the idi Ford 7.3 in my F350 putting taller
tires on it and getting the rpm's under 2000@60mph gained me 3mpg on the
highway. My 6.2 crewcab Chevy will get 25mpg all day long if you never
The reason that higher speed reduced diesel fuel economy is that
higher horsepower is needed, and diesels are very output sensitive in
terms of fuel consumption. They do not suffer from the charge density
problems of gasoline engines (at idle, the pressure in the combustion
chamber is
I wasn't aware the 5cyl turbo was still called the 602. OH, right,
the '87
190D is a 602 turbo. I'm so dense at times...
Still wrong - the 190d has the OM601 engine - 4 cyl. OM602 is 5 cyl.,
and
OM603 is 6 cyl. You're too young to be forgetting this stuff!
Bzzzt! The 190D with the 2.5
murphyauction.com/Auction/Catalog/333
Lot: 228 Qty: 1 Login to Bid
Year: 1985 Make: MERCEDES Model: 280SL
Description: 6 CYL, AUTO, A/C, CRUISE, P/WDW, CONVERTIBLE , ODOMETER READS:
133811 s/n: WDB1070421A016070
Lot: 217 Qty: 1 Login to Bid
Year: 1996
Now who is too young to be forgetting things? :-D
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'98 ML320 Max (159,xxx mi)
On 12/6/2012 9:20 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
I wasn't aware the 5cyl turbo was still called the 602. OH, right,
the '87
190D is a 602 turbo. I'm so dense at times...
Still wrong - the
On Dec 6, 2012, at 13:09, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
I always get bad mpg anywhere near DC. Any of the *95 routes around there
are a huge parking lot blocked by a wreck every time I go that way. Drive
outside the beltway, your mpg will improve. Lol
Mike
Drive
Making an assumption that a serpentine belt would be used on a old engine to
drive all those accessories except the oil pump.
New engine uses one belt to drive the alternator, so the number of belts has
not changed.
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
'73 Balboa 20
relng...@aol.com
With the exception of seat belts and the belts in the radial tires, my
Chevy Volt engine and motor are beltless.
John
On Dec 6, 2012 7:50 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Making an assumption that a serpentine belt would be used on a old
engine to drive all those accessories
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