Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad
I tried the one man on the car job with Gump. That was a difficult and messy task. Flat and easy to reach, without my head getting hit or glue coated pad jumping on me is much preferred clay On May 17, 2013, at 6:37 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: Dan nailed it on the 3M part numbers. Have you ever removed and replaced your hood? Removing the hood would certainly make the pad replacement easier but I suspect hood RR is not easy and is probably at least a 2-person job. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of clay Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 7:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad I was planning to remove the hood so that I could do a very good job of cleaning as well as to install the rear end pad. That should also allow me to have gravity work for me than against me clay On May 17, 2013, at 1:22 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: Just my experience: I replaced the hood pad on my 82 300SD, maybe 15+ years ago. Neither pad (old or replacement) had any foil. The old pad was a crumbly mess The smartest thing I did was to drape a drop cloth over the engine to catch all the crap. I scraped off as much of the old pad as I could without damaging the paint and then used a 3M spray solvent and MANY paper towels to get the rest. It came really clean. I installed the new pad with a 3M spray glue on both surfaces; it worked like contact cement so you have to position it right the first time. I don't recall the specific 3m products but a local auto supply place had them in stock. As I recall, there were two types of 3M spray glue and I used the stronger type. The replacement pad (from Rusty, about $50 as I recall) looks fine to this day. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 4:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad I bought hood pads for both the '90 and '93 300D 2.5Ts from Q - the one for the '90 had no foil at all, the one for the '93 had foil over the turbo area. FWIW. On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 12:54 AM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Would there be any other areas to de-foil? I am pretty sure the felt stuff will not attract much in the conductive manner. The battery has covers for both terminals and I intended to remove that foil anyway, just because. clay -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad
Were I able to put that hood to a 90 I would, but it only goes to 60 and then wants to hit me about the noggin clay On May 17, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: It's certainly your call, but if you get a couple of old sheets and drape them over the front clip and engine compartment it does a good job of keeping all the gunk from the old pad out of stuff. I have done them on a ladder with the hood at 90 degrees without too much effort. I use a plastic body putty scraper for removing the old pad and adhesive. It's pretty porous, so the adhesive remover will soak in well and do a quick job of softening everything up so you can easily scrape the remnants off. Dan On May 17, 2013, at 7:32 PM, clay wrote: I was planning to remove the hood so that I could do a very good job of cleaning as well as to install the rear end pad. That should also allow me to have gravity work for me than against me clay ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad
Sharpie and three sets of hand. My indy said I am allowed to take the hood off as long as I do not touch anything under it clay On May 17, 2013, at 6:47 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: 3M Adhesive Remover is a magic elixir. I always have at least one can in the paint cabinet. Amazing what that stuff can do. My big problem with removing the hood is being able to get it aligned when you put it back. It's a tricky thing to do and take a lot of careful attention to detail.. it can also be very frustrating. Dan On May 17, 2013, at 9:37 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: Dan nailed it on the 3M part numbers. Have you ever removed and replaced your hood? Removing the hood would certainly make the pad replacement easier but I suspect hood RR is not easy and is probably at least a 2-person job. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy You like 126? You need to find a SEC with engine trouble, and buy back the 300D from the insurance company. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] newer
relng...@aol.com wrote: now, the big failures ($$) are the Electronic Ignition Module in the early cars (from 2008, all models) which is the unit that unlocks the steering column when the key is inserted. When it fails the car is flatbedded to a dealer for a minimum $1K bill. This is NOT a diy repair. Yes, this is an electronic failure where the key and key slot fail to communicate. Yikes. I'm willing to put up with $300 smartkeys, but not that. And I thought the VATS in my Oldsmobile was annoying. It's the simplest version, where the key is purely mechanical and the ignition lock has the resistor in it. When it started acting up, I never knew when I might be stuck waiting ten minutes for it to let me start the car. When it started happening often, I took the covers off the steering column and unplugged the Passlock wires with the car running. Now the computer knows Passlock has failed and will ignore it from now on. The official cure on the Olds would have been a new lock $125, installation and making the computer learn to recognize the new lock ($100 or so), and no longer having the ignition key fit the doors. Or I could have taken the lock to a locksmith for repair/replacement and been able to keep my existing ignition key. Mitch. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices
Not here in NY. Okie folks must be special... Mike On May 17, 2013 9:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: In ok right now diesel is selling about 30-40 cents cheaper than gas. First time I have seen that in years. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our rights. Weak men throw them away. I am thankful for strong men who have given us our freedoms. I am tired of weak men whining about what is not given for free. Mike Who is glad to have the right to chose my Mercedes. On May 17, 2013 9:21 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On May 17, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My other buddy, a flaming liberal anti-gun biochemist professor, drives a C230. He regularly gets schooled on guns, and he does not use a chainsaw. I think there might be a correlation there. Since you mention it... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2325414/Men-physically-strong-likely-right-wing-political-views.html?ITO=1490ns_mchannel=rssns_campaign=1490 Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Gun Laws vs Enforcement
Right in the Chairman's neighborhood where there are stringent laws against murder, guns, drugs, shooting someone, etc etc. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-man-fatally-shot-in-chatham-20130517,0,1724588.story --R On 5/17/13 7:09 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Andrew wrote: OK, I agree - it's time to ban lightning, pillows, trampolines, and... Everyone has opinion. Zero opinion is new. Both sides are being duped and indoctrinated. We are being played. Nobody is identifying the play-master, but the play-master is laughing all the way to the bank on both sides. We are being played, don't bow, don't be stupid. Standard banned closing (ommitted). mao ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness
Well, after a few weird flickers of the low oil level light this week, I figured I would have to bite the bullet and rebuild the lower wiring harness, as it is the original and has the self-destructing insulation (or had, I should say.) For the most part this wasn't described as a difficult job by those who have gone before me, but I might beg to differ. I have just emerged from a 1-1/2 hour ordeal under the car, removing things I never thought I would have to in order to get this harness off. In doing so I have removed a number of pieces of the harness, as they either impeded removal or were falling apart to the point where they simply shattered into little pieces when handled. The worst part? A bracket aft of the starter where the harness is supported by a metal bracket that is bolted to the bell housing. The nut on the stud that held it in place came off easy enough, as have all the fasteners (thank you MB for using stainless fasteners) but the bracket itself is under a support bracket for the AT dipstick tube. This wouldn't be an issue if the dipstick tube wasn't bolted to the back of the head about 12 above this point, making the tube immovable without the removal of this bracket, which is so tight against the firewall it is nearly impossible to remove it in situ. So I deconstructed the harness in place and pulled everything through the hole in the supporting bracket. I considered cutting a piece out of the loop so I could just lift the harness out, but once I got the jacket off the harness I could easily separate the large B+ cable from the rest and thread everything through the bracket. Now I have the harness out of the car. Another discovery: MB has now moved to molded connectors as opposed to those that can be disassembled. Only one of the connectors on the harness are of this type, so I'll have to cut and splice onto the existing wires to make things work. This is especially troublesome at the bulkhead connector, as there are four wires going into the connector in very close proximity to each other. I'll have to heat shrink and insulate these very carefully so there is no potential for them to touch each other. So now it's shower time and then off to my local Ace Hardware to source some replacement wire of the proper gauge and length. I would interject that a new harness is around $350 from MB, hence the desire to rebuild it myself. More to come. Dan ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad
On Fri, 17 May 2013 23:37:31 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Were I able to put that hood to a 90 I would, but it only goes to 60 and then wants to hit me about the noggin Why can you not put the hood to a 90? You do need to release the stops on both sides, in the proper order: IIRC, left first, right second. Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness
On Sat, 18 May 2013 10:58:24 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: So now it's shower time and then off to my local Ace Hardware to source some replacement wire of the proper gauge and length. I would interject that a new harness is around $350 from MB, hence the desire to rebuild it myself. More to come. We will be waiting for it. May you have success in your work. Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices
Gas and diesel were both hanging out at $3.35 for about ten days, diesel having came down from $4. Yesterday, gas jumped to $3.55 and diesel has shot up to $3.65. Lovely. Bob R On May 18, 2013 7:14 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Not here in NY. Okie folks must be special... Mike On May 17, 2013 9:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: In ok right now diesel is selling about 30-40 cents cheaper than gas. First time I have seen that in years. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 10:20 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our rights. Weak men throw them away. I am thankful for strong men who have given us our freedoms. I am tired of weak men whining about what is not given for free. Mike Who is glad to have the right to chose my Mercedes. On May 17, 2013 9:21 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On May 17, 2013, at 6:33 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My other buddy, a flaming liberal anti-gun biochemist professor, drives a C230. He regularly gets schooled on guns, and he does not use a chainsaw. I think there might be a correlation there. Since you mention it... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2325414/Men-physically-strong-likely-right-wing-political-views.html?ITO=1490ns_mchannel=rssns_campaign=1490 Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Package Deal in Baltimore
Not sure what's going on here, but... http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1712308-fs-190e-300te-bundle.html Dan ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad
Why can you not put the hood to a 90? 107's don't do that, any more than 115's do. -- Jim ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad
That stuff is incredibly effective but even more incredibly deleterious to your health. I get an instantaneous headache using the stuff! Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2013, at 9:47 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: 3M Adhesive Remover is a magic elixir. I always have at least one can in the paint cabinet. Amazing what that stuff can do. My big problem with removing the hood is being able to get it aligned when you put it back. It's a tricky thing to do and take a lot of careful attention to detail.. it can also be very frustrating. Dan On May 17, 2013, at 9:37 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: Dan nailed it on the 3M part numbers. Have you ever removed and replaced your hood? Removing the hood would certainly make the pad replacement easier but I suspect hood RR is not easy and is probably at least a 2-person job. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R On 5/18/13 11:37 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Package Deal in Baltimore
I kinda like Turnpike's siggie vid --R On 5/18/13 11:40 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Not sure what's going on here, but... http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1712308-fs-190e-300te-bundle.html Dan ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad
On Sat, 18 May 2013 08:56:41 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Why can you not put the hood to a 90? 107's don't do that, any more than 115's do. Oh. I thought he was talking about his newer car. Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My other buddy, a flaming liberal anti-gun biochemist professor, drives a C230. He regularly gets schooled on guns, and he does not use a chainsaw. I think there might be a correlation there. - Guns, chainsaws, and expensive cars (which are socially aggressive); are all instruments of aggression, and most men are psychologically wired for aggression: Handling a gun makes men's testosterone levels rise -- and makes them more aggressive. The finding comes from a study by psychology student Jennifer Klinesmith and her professors at Knox College, Galesburg, Ill. Klinesmith designed the study, in which 18- to 22-year-old college men participated. Klinesmith told the men they'd be taking part in a study of the effect of attention to detail on taste sensitivity. She collected a saliva sample for testosterone testing. Then she led each man into a room where he sat at a table with an object on it. The man had to take apart the object and put it back together according to instructions. For half the men, the object was a pellet gun that mimicked a Desert Eagle automatic handgun. The other half of the men worked with a child's game called Mouse Trap. Fifteen minutes later, the men gave another saliva sample. Then they were asked to taste a lidded 3-ounce cup of water with a drop of Frank's Red Hot Sauce in it. Hot-Sauce Trick Finally, the men were given a 3-ounce cup of water and a bottle of the hot sauce. They were told the water would be given to the next man in the study, and that they could -- anonymously -- put as much hot sauce in the water as they liked. This hot-sauce trick has been used before. The more aggressive a man is feeling, the more hot sauce he tends to put in the next guy's drink. Sure enough, testosterone went up about 100 times more in the men who handled the gun than in the men who handled the children's toy. And the gun handlers put three times more hot sauce in the water -- on average, about a half ounce -- than the toy handlers. The more a man's testosterone went up after gun handling, the more hot sauce he put in the water. Such findings raise many of the usual questions about whether the presence of guns in modern society contributes to violent behavior, Klinesmith and colleagues conclude. Although our study is clearly far from definitive, its results suggest that guns may indeed increase aggressiveness partially via changes in the hormone testosterone. Indeed, after debriefing, many of the men said they were disappointed that the water they'd spiked with hot sauce wasn't really going to be given to another unsuspecting man. The study appears in the July issue of Psychological Science. http://men.webmd.com/news/20060728/guns-up-testosterone-male-aggression . Psychologists claim that men like poking weapons; guns, chainsaws, pool cues, knives, etc., etc.; because they are sublimations of mans sex drive. Obviously, aggression can be a good thing when used for constructive or defensive purposes. This is a fact that some left wing liberals routinely ignore. Gerry.middle of the roader --- ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? You'd want a Rescue Saw with a carbide toothed chain. http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/rescue-saws/ It's got the full wrap handlebar of a west coast logger's saw with a carbide chain. They're used mainly by fire departments to cut holes in roofs, going through shingles, nails, anything that might be in the way. Mitch. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Package Deal in Baltimore
Dan Penoff wrote: Not sure what's going on here, but... http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1712308-fs-190e-300te-bundle.html What's going on here is a need for $2500 and two fuel pump relays, I'd wager. Mitch. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
Rich Thomas wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. Yeah, a Concrete Saw would do it too, just not as fast as a Rescue Saw. The Stihl concrete saws, AKA cut off machines, also have huge fuel tanks. http://www.stihlusa.com/products/cut-off-machines/professional-cut-off-machines/ ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
NA OM606 in that heavier body would be a little slow. Probably faster than a 240D, but not much. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy You like 126? You need to find a SEC with engine trouble, and buy back the 300D from the insurance company. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
Max wrote: NA OM606 in that heavier body would be a little slow. Probably faster than a 240D, but not much. Kind of a pity the 300D is a 1995 and not a 1998, eh? Mitch. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness
ATTABOY and more underway. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness Well, after a few weird flickers of the low oil level light this week, I figured I would have to bite the bullet and rebuild the lower wiring harness, as it is the original and has the self-destructing insulation (or had, I should say.) For the most part this wasn't described as a difficult job by those who have gone before me, but I might beg to differ. I have just emerged from a 1-1/2 hour ordeal under the car, removing things I never thought I would have to in order to get this harness off. In doing so I have removed a number of pieces of the harness, as they either impeded removal or were falling apart to the point where they simply shattered into little pieces when handled. The worst part? A bracket aft of the starter where the harness is supported by a metal bracket that is bolted to the bell housing. The nut on the stud that held it in place came off easy enough, as have all the fasteners (thank you MB for using stainless fasteners) but the bracket itself is under a support bracket for the AT dipstick tube. This wouldn't be an issue if the dipstick tube wasn't bolted to the back of the head about 12 above this point, making the tube immovable without the removal of this bracket, which is so tight against the firewall it is nearly impossible to remove it in situ. So I deconstructed the harness in place and pulled everything through the hole in the supporting bracket. I considered cutting a piece out of the loop so I could just lift the harness out, but once I got the jacket off the harness I could easily separate the large B+ cable from the rest and thread everything through the bracket. Now I have the harness out of the car. Another discovery: MB has now moved to molded connectors as opposed to those that can be disassembled. Only one of the connectors on the harness are of this type, so I'll have to cut and splice onto the existing wires to make things work. This is especially troublesome at the bulkhead connector, as there are four wires going into the connector in very close proximity to each other. I'll have to heat shrink and insulate these very carefully so there is no potential for them to touch each other. So now it's shower time and then off to my local Ace Hardware to source some replacement wire of the proper gauge and length. I would interject that a new harness is around $350 from MB, hence the desire to rebuild it myself. More to come. Dan ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
Aye! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Kind of a pity the 300D is a 1995 and not a 1998, eh? Mitch. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R On 5/18/13 11:37 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
Rich? Less than serious? Never! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update
Got the harness rebuilt, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Taking care of the wires and various terminals was no big deal. Where the old wires enter the bulkhead connector has me concerned. All four wires enter within about 0.5 mm of each other, and the insulation on most of them flaked off all the way down to the potting compound used to seal the connector. I used heat shrink on them and applied pressure to keep it up agains the connector as I ran the heat gun over everything. If you move the wires to the side of the connector, that is, at a 90 degree angle, you can see exposed copper. Of course, I'm probably being overly cautious, since the wires will be exiting the connector perpendicularly, so they won't be bent or flexed to the sides at all. Here's what I am doing to keep them separated - I'm interested in any feedback on my methodology: I spread them all apart (90 degrees from the connector body) to get as much distance between each of them as possible. I forced a blob of RTV into the center between all of them, making sure it squeezed out between each. I'm leaving it to cure for a few hours before I return the wires to their proper orientation. When I do, I'm going to place a small wooden dowel or plastic rod in the center of them, maybe 1 in length and 1/8-3/16 in diameter, and tape up the harness with the wires evenly spaced around it to keep them apart. I figure between the RTV being forced into the space between them and the rod keeping them apart I should avoid any possibility of them touching. Let's hope so. In a couple of hours the fun starts back up again as I reinstall the rebuilt harness. Dan - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness Well, after a few weird flickers of the low oil level light this week, I figured I would have to bite the bullet and rebuild the lower wiring harness, as it is the original and has the self-destructing insulation (or had, I should say.) For the most part this wasn't described as a difficult job by those who have gone before me, but I might beg to differ. I have just emerged from a 1-1/2 hour ordeal under the car, removing things I never thought I would have to in order to get this harness off. In doing so I have removed a number of pieces of the harness, as they either impeded removal or were falling apart to the point where they simply shattered into little pieces when handled. The worst part? A bracket aft of the starter where the harness is supported by a metal bracket that is bolted to the bell housing. The nut on the stud that held it in place came off easy enough, as have all the fasteners (thank you MB for using stainless fasteners) but the bracket itself is under a support bracket for the AT dipstick tube. This wouldn't be an issue if the dipstick tube wasn't bolted to the back of the head about 12 above this point, making the tube immovable without the removal of this bracket, which is so tight against the firewall it is nearly impossible to remove it in situ. So I deconstructed the harness in place and pulled everything through the hole in the supporting bracket. I considered cutting a piece out of the loop so I could just lift the harness out, but once I got the jacket off the harness I could easily separate the large B+ cable from the rest and thread everything through the bracket. Now I have the harness out of the car. Another discovery: MB has now moved to molded connectors as opposed to those that can be disassembled. Only one of the connectors on the harness are of this type, so I'll have to cut and splice onto the existing wires to make things work. This is especially troublesome at the bulkhead connector, as there are four wires going into the connector in very close proximity to each other. I'll have to heat shrink and insulate these very carefully so there is no potential for them to touch each other. So now it's shower time and then off to my local Ace Hardware to source some replacement wire of the proper gauge and length. I would interject that a new harness is around $350 from MB, hence the desire to rebuild it myself. More to come. Dan ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update
Sounds good. I've done essentially the same thing and had no later problems. Gerry From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Got the harness rebuilt, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Taking care of the wires and various terminals was no big deal. Where the old wires enter the bulkhead connector has me concerned. All four wires enter within about 0.5 mm of each other, and the insulation on most of them flaked off all the way down to the potting compound used to seal the connector. I used heat shrink on them and applied pressure to keep it up agains the connector as I ran the heat gun over everything. If you move the wires to the side of the connector, that is, at a 90 degree angle, you can see exposed copper. Of course, I'm probably being overly cautious, since the wires will be exiting the connector perpendicularly, so they won't be bent or flexed to the sides at all. Here's what I am doing to keep them separated - I'm interested in any feedback on my methodology: I spread them all apart (90 degrees from the connector body) to get as much distance between each of them as possible. I forced a blob of RTV into the center between all of them, making sure it squeezed out between each. I'm leaving it to cure for a few hours before I return the wires to their proper orientation. When I do, I'm going to place a small wooden dowel or plastic rod in the center of them, maybe 1 in length and 1/8-3/16 in diameter, and tape up the harness with the wires evenly spaced around it to keep them apart. I figure between the RTV being forced into the space between them and the rod keeping them apart I should avoid any possibility of them touching. Let's hope so. In a couple of hours the fun starts back up again as I reinstall the rebuilt harness. Dan - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness Well, after a few weird flickers of the low oil level light this week, I figured I would have to bite the bullet and rebuild the lower wiring harness, as it is the original and has the self-destructing insulation (or had, I should say.) For the most part this wasn't described as a difficult job by those who have gone before me, but I might beg to differ. I have just emerged from a 1-1/2 hour ordeal under the car, removing things I never thought I would have to in order to get this harness off. In doing so I have removed a number of pieces of the harness, as they either impeded removal or were falling apart to the point where they simply shattered into little pieces when handled. The worst part? A bracket aft of the starter where the harness is supported by a metal bracket that is bolted to the bell housing. The nut on the stud that held it in place came off easy enough, as have all the fasteners (thank you MB for using stainless fasteners) but the bracket itself is under a support bracket for the AT dipstick tube. This wouldn't be an issue if the dipstick tube wasn't bolted to the back of the head about 12 above this point, making the tube immovable without the removal of this bracket, which is so tight against the firewall it is nearly impossible to remove it in situ. So I deconstructed the harness in place and pulled everything through the hole in the supporting bracket. I considered cutting a piece out of the loop so I could just lift the harness out, but once I got the jacket off the harness I could easily separate the large B+ cable from the rest and thread everything through the bracket. Now I have the harness out of the car. Another discovery: MB has now moved to molded connectors as opposed to those that can be disassembled. Only one of the connectors on the harness are of this type, so I'll have to cut and splice onto the existing wires to make things work. This is especially troublesome at the bulkhead connector, as there are four wires going into the connector in very close proximity to each other. I'll have to heat shrink and insulate these very carefully so there is no potential for them to touch each other. So now it's shower time and then off to my local Ace Hardware to source some replacement wire of the proper gauge and length. I would interject that a new harness is around $350 from MB, hence the desire to rebuild it myself. More to come. Dan ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL
I much prefer a longer wheel base and more doors. Just too dang lazy to move my butt from my seat to let people in the car clay On May 18, 2013, at 4:55 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy You like 126? You need to find a SEC with engine trouble, and buy back the 300D from the insurance company. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness
On Sat, 18 May 2013 11:31:47 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: ATTABOY and more underway. ;) Indeed! Seconded! Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
On Sat, 18 May 2013 13:40:33 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Rich? Less than serious? Never! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. You can get a comparison chart of Stihl's products at http://www.stihlusa.com/WebContent/CMSFileLibrary/downloads/Chain-Saw-Comparison-Chart.pdf Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad
All them old timey cars are not able to pop up in that manner. Neither the SL nor Gump have that release. The w124 does go right up clay On May 18, 2013, at 7:59 AM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 17 May 2013 23:37:31 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Were I able to put that hood to a 90 I would, but it only goes to 60 and then wants to hit me about the noggin Why can you not put the hood to a 90? You do need to release the stops on both sides, in the proper order: IIRC, left first, right second. Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update
Sounds like you'll be fine. I have used a product call liquid electrical tape in similar situations and never had a problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Got the harness rebuilt, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Taking care of the wires and various terminals was no big deal. Where the old wires enter the bulkhead connector has me concerned. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update
On Sat, 18 May 2013 14:37:40 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I figure between the RTV being forced into the space between them and the rod keeping them apart I should avoid any possibility of them touching. Let's hope so. In a couple of hours the fun starts back up again as I reinstall the rebuilt harness. That sounds good, but I'm doubtful that the RTV will cure in 2 hours. Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update
ATTABOY! 'My thoughts re. the RTV before I read it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 2:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update Got the harness rebuilt, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Taking care of the wires and various terminals was no big deal. Where the old wires enter the bulkhead connector has me concerned. All four wires enter within about 0.5 mm of each other, and the insulation on most of them flaked off all the way down to the potting compound used to seal the connector. I used heat shrink on them and applied pressure to keep it up agains the connector as I ran the heat gun over everything. If you move the wires to the side of the connector, that is, at a 90 degree angle, you can see exposed copper. Of course, I'm probably being overly cautious, since the wires will be exiting the connector perpendicularly, so they won't be bent or flexed to the sides at all. Here's what I am doing to keep them separated - I'm interested in any feedback on my methodology: I spread them all apart (90 degrees from the connector body) to get as much distance between each of them as possible. I forced a blob of RTV into the center between all of them, making sure it squeezed out between each. I'm leaving it to cure for a few hours before I return the wires to their proper orientation. When I do, I'm going to place a small wooden dowel or plastic rod in the center of them, maybe 1 in length and 1/8-3/16 in diameter, and tape up the harness with the wires evenly spaced around it to keep them apart. I figure between the RTV being forced into the space between them and the rod keeping them apart I should avoid any possibility of them touching. Let's hope so. In a couple of hours the fun starts back up again as I reinstall the rebuilt harness. Dan - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness Well, after a few weird flickers of the low oil level light this week, I figured I would have to bite the bullet and rebuild the lower wiring harness, as it is the original and has the self-destructing insulation (or had, I should say.) For the most part this wasn't described as a difficult job by those who have gone before me, but I might beg to differ. I have just emerged from a 1-1/2 hour ordeal under the car, removing things I never thought I would have to in order to get this harness off. In doing so I have removed a number of pieces of the harness, as they either impeded removal or were falling apart to the point where they simply shattered into little pieces when handled. The worst part? A bracket aft of the starter where the harness is supported by a metal bracket that is bolted to the bell housing. The nut on the stud that held it in place came off easy enough, as have all the fasteners (thank you MB for using stainless fasteners) but the bracket itself is under a support bracket for the AT dipstick tube. This wouldn't be an issue if the dipstick tube wasn't bolted to the back of the head about 12 above this point, making the tube immovable without the removal of this bracket, which is so tight against the firewall it is nearly impossible to remove it in situ. So I deconstructed the harness in place and pulled everything through the hole in the supporting bracket. I considered cutting a piece out of the loop so I could just lift the harness out, but once I got the jacket off the harness I could easily separate the large B+ cable from the rest and thread everything through the bracket. Now I have the harness out of the car. Another discovery: MB has now moved to molded connectors as opposed to those that can be disassembled. Only one of the connectors on the harness are of this type, so I'll have to cut and splice onto the existing wires to make things work. This is especially troublesome at the bulkhead connector, as there are four wires going into the connector in very close proximity to each other. I'll have to heat shrink and insulate these very carefully so there is no potential for them to touch each other. So now it's shower time and then off to my local Ace Hardware to source some replacement wire of the proper gauge and length. I would interject that a new harness is around $350 from MB, hence the desire to rebuild it myself. More to come. Dan ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to
[MBZ] Max's exhaust
Max, what's the latest with your exhaust system, pipe clamps, etc.? Wilton ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
You haven't seen those things? Guys on the pipe-laying crews use them, they have diamond blades for concrete, all kinds of cutting implements driven off a chainsaw motor/chassis/whatever it is. The metal ones make some serious sparks, very cool stuff. --R On 5/18/13 1:27 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R On 5/18/13 11:37 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns
I went to the range shooting with some buddies and my daughter, I found it very relaxing and it did not make me aggressive or horny or anything other than relaxed. My buddies say it is very relaxing for them too, stop by the range at the end of the day and run through a box or two. Then they go out and rob a liquor store... Oops, seriously, the act of focusing on the target, your grip, your breathing, the pull, everything just really empties your mind of extraneous thoughts and troubles. I guess it would be like golfers experience, focusing on their swing and such. --R On 5/18/13 12:43 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Although our study is clearly far from definitive, its results suggest that guns may indeed increase aggressiveness partially via changes in the hormone testosterone. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns
Rich Thomas wrote: I went to the range shooting with some buddies and my daughter, I found it very relaxing and it did not make me aggressive or horny or anything other than relaxed. My buddies say it is very relaxing for them too, stop by the range at the end of the day and run through a box or two. Then they go out and rob a liquor store... Oops, seriously, the act of focusing on the target, your grip, your breathing, the pull, everything just really empties your mind of extraneous thoughts and troubles. I guess it would be like golfers experience, focusing on their swing and such. Perhaps handing a toy gun to somebody who's never handled one has a different effect than handing a toy gun to somebody who shoots more often than Obama golfs? Mitch. ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns
H... shooting targets gives you a testosterone rush? If that was the case, viagra sales would be down for the over 50 group and ammo sales would be up? I don't think so... however, from personal experience, I used to hunt wild boar with spear. If you truly want a testosterone rush.. give that a try. Nothing like facing death and winning to give you an alpha rush. Of course, I was young enough then, it didn't make much difference. Grant... On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I went to the range shooting with some buddies and my daughter, I found it very relaxing and it did not make me aggressive or horny or anything other than relaxed. My buddies say it is very relaxing for them too, stop by the range at the end of the day and run through a box or two. Then they go out and rob a liquor store... Oops, seriously, the act of focusing on the target, your grip, your breathing, the pull, everything just really empties your mind of extraneous thoughts and troubles. I guess it would be like golfers experience, focusing on their swing and such. --R On 5/18/13 12:43 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Although our study is clearly far from definitive, its results suggest that guns may indeed increase aggressiveness partially via changes in the hormone testosterone. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices
$3.859 today in Bethesda, MD On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Gas and diesel were both hanging out at $3.35 for about ten days, diesel having came down from $4. Yesterday, gas jumped to $3.55 and diesel has shot up to $3.65. Lovely. Bob R On May 18, 2013 7:14 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Not here in NY. Okie folks must be special... Mike On May 17, 2013 9:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: In ok right now diesel is selling about 30-40 cents cheaper than gas. First time I have seen that in years. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Complete
The deed is done, and no fuses blew nor were there sparks with the exception of when I reconnected the battery. The rebuilt harness went in fairly easy and there were no fasteners remaining when I was done. Since the harness is strapped down to the point of immobility, I don't expect any issues in the future. All gauges and instrumentation work without issues, which is good as well. The spouse and I are going to go out and have a nice dinner to tonight, the first time in a couple of months due to her former bad hip and related surgery. I may even treat myself to an adult beverage. Dan dirty and sweaty ready for shower # 2 ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Complete
On Sat, 18 May 2013 17:48:11 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The deed is done, and no fuses blew nor were there sparks with the exception of when I reconnected the battery. The rebuilt harness went in fairly easy and there were no fasteners remaining when I was done. Congratulations on a job well done! Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Complete
Ok! So there is an improvement in gauge behavior? -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The deed is done, ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust
I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as far as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there, should be cake to get the last 10%. Today I've been messing with the house upstairs HVAC. Have warranty replacement coil on the way, but why not try fixing the leak? Loyal readers may recall I lost the refrigerant charge earlier this spring, found and sealed a leak in the low pressure line at a joint upstairs. Subsequent leak testing revealed another pin hole leak in the condenser coil. I removed the panel holding the electronics so I had clear access to the offending coil elbow, cleaned it to bright shiny metal, found evidence of previous repair, sloppy solder work. Got the N2 flow set up, heated the elbow until the old solder was just flowing, the added a touch of fresh and more heat so I had a nice smooth flow. Pressurized again to test for more leaks, and did find about a 2% leak down over 5 hours, starting at 50 pounds psig. Hmmm Right now I'm pulling a vacuum to see if it will pass that test. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Max, what's the latest with your exhaust system, pipe clamps, etc.? Wilton ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust
On Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:49 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as far as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there, should be cake to get the last 10%. So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Pressurized again to test for more leaks, and did find about a 2% leak down over 5 hours, starting at 50 pounds psig. Hmmm That sounds bad Right now I'm pulling a vacuum to see if it will pass that test. What kind of vacuum pump do you use? Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust
'Hope it goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as far as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there, should be cake to get the last 10%. Today I've been messing with the house upstairs HVAC. Have warranty replacement coil on the way, but why not try fixing the leak? Loyal readers may recall I lost the refrigerant charge earlier this spring, found and sealed a leak in the low pressure line at a joint upstairs. Subsequent leak testing revealed another pin hole leak in the condenser coil. I removed the panel holding the electronics so I had clear access to the offending coil elbow, cleaned it to bright shiny metal, found evidence of previous repair, sloppy solder work. Got the N2 flow set up, heated the elbow until the old solder was just flowing, the added a touch of fresh and more heat so I had a nice smooth flow. Pressurized again to test for more leaks, and did find about a 2% leak down over 5 hours, starting at 50 pounds psig. Hmmm Right now I'm pulling a vacuum to see if it will pass that test. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Max, what's the latest with your exhaust system, pipe clamps, etc.? Wilton ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices
$4.05 for diesel here in west Michigan. Michael E. Esh 231-286-2344 On May 18, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: $3.859 today in Bethesda, MD On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Gas and diesel were both hanging out at $3.35 for about ten days, diesel having came down from $4. Yesterday, gas jumped to $3.55 and diesel has shot up to $3.65. Lovely. Bob R On May 18, 2013 7:14 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Not here in NY. Okie folks must be special... Mike On May 17, 2013 9:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: In ok right now diesel is selling about 30-40 cents cheaper than gas. First time I have seen that in years. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust
Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local muffler shop for welding. That sounds bad I'm suspicious of one of my charging manifold hoses, and also that I set the charge while the coil was still hot from the repair. Cooling coil should have reduced the pressure, no? What kind of vacuum pump do you use? Robinair -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust
On Sat, 18 May 2013 21:37:06 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local muffler shop for welding. Yes, that would make it easy! :-) I'm suspicious of one of my charging manifold hoses, and also that I set the charge while the coil was still hot from the repair. Cooling coil should have reduced the pressure, no? The coil cooling would lower the pressure, but how much depends upon the volume of the gas enclosed and heated by the coil compared with the total volume of the system. A leaking manifold hose would definitely make the measurements suspect. What kind of vacuum pump do you use? Robinair Model? Craig ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Low Oil Pressure W124 2.5 Turbo Diesel
if oil pressure is low at idle take the oil filler cap off and see how much blow by you have. On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: OM60x Min specs I believe are: 0.3 bar at idle and at least 3 bar at 3000 rpm. Not sure what a 2.5 runs @ 60. 2200 RPM? So as long as it's pegged by 80 your OK! :-) Seriously though, from browsing the archive I'd replace both the o-rings oil filter to rule out any sealing/gasket issues. IF that doesn't change anything you need to explore furtherbad relief valves (filter and/or pump), worn oil pump, pickup screen blockages ect Good luck! On 5/17/2013 8:32 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: I changed the sender out today. No change. Will do the o-rings tomorrow. I hope I haven't done any damage by running it with low oil pressure. Rick -- Chris J. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw
Stihl makes a 460 Rescue with a diamond tipped chain designed for cutting anything diamonds will.. you know for the fire departments, etc. On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: You haven't seen those things? Guys on the pipe-laying crews use them, they have diamond blades for concrete, all kinds of cutting implements driven off a chainsaw motor/chassis/whatever it is. The metal ones make some serious sparks, very cool stuff. --R On 5/18/13 1:27 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79TD300@** constructivity.net richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R On 5/18/13 11:37 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent from my iPhone __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
