Seriously, this kinda perplexed me. I tightened up the alternator a
coupla months ago as the belts seemed a bit loose. Then this past week
they started squeaking a lot so I look at them and both the alternator
and PSP belts are fairly loose. Tightening stuff up is not a problem,
but it
Check the bearings in the alternator - if it drags much it will eat
belts. Had that problem with my old 220D, couldn't keep belts in it,
and the issue was bearing so bad in the alternator that the armature
was dragging. Rebuild fixed it right up.
A bent or damaged crank pulley will do
Rich Thomas wrote:
Seriously, this kinda perplexed me. I tightened up the alternator a
coupla months ago as the belts seemed a bit loose. Then this past week
they started squeaking a lot so I look at them and both the alternator
and PSP belts are fairly loose. Tightening stuff up is not a
Both have screw adjusters then you tighten the mounting bolts after
running the belts down tight. I'll go fool with it later, I gotta go
get some brewing supplies now.
--R
On 5/17/14 11:39 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
Seriously, this kinda perplexed me. I tightened up the
Rich Thomas wrote:
Both have screw adjusters then you tighten the mounting bolts after
running the belts down tight. I'll go fool with it later, I gotta go
get some brewing supplies now.
So we're looking at bearings/crank damper/belts, not slipping adjustments.
If it's the crank damper
In ownership since 1982 of over 15 Benzes I have never once had to change
belts due to wear or squeal(k)ing.
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 12:02 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Both have screw adjusters then you tighten the mounting bolts after
running the belts down
I have been dreaming up building a trailer out of a w114. It would have been a
great addition to Gump, but no place to build or keep it. It would also be a
good carrier project with Frosch.
Take the trunk end of the sedan as the bed. The rear windshield overhangs a
bit, so I thought the
I have a trunk star off a W114 if someone wants it. The center stud is broken
off, so it's more bling than functional.
Dan cleaning out the den today
On May 17, 2014, at 3:00 PM, clay wrote:
I have been dreaming up building a trailer out of a w114. It would have been
a great addition to
Spring has sprung a little, in Seattle. Getting the ignition to work allowed
me to move the car so I could wash it. It had been living outside because I
could not get it driven into the garage. Bird poop, pollen, leaves, acid rain,
squirrel piss. And the hard top was stowed for the winter,
'Think I'll put (glue) the trunk star from my '91 350SDL on front bulkhead
of my trailer; 'don't wanta make it look gaudy, though, with too many stars.
;)
Wilt
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Spent most of today with my '95 E300. First up was rotating the tires. As
each came off, I cleaned inside wheel and out with Sonax Full Effect wheel
cleaner. Really great stuff for cutting through brake dust, works like
nothing else I've tried. Spray on dry wheel, it goes on green, work in
So what is the procedure to check out the pulley/damper? Just see if it
is wiggling? I think the bearings are OK, don't hear any grawnching
from anything, the alternator is fairly new.
--R
On 5/17/14 12:14 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Rich Thomas wrote:
Both have screw adjusters then you
I think you apply the proper torque to the bolt and if loose, turn until it
won't.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On May 17, 2014 4:02 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
So what is the procedure to check out the pulley/damper? Just see if it
is wiggling? I think the
Max,
Where do you get the wheel cleaner? I have a set of wheels in storage for the
R129 that I would like to get spotless before the time comes to put some tires
on them.
Thanks,
Dan
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On May 17, 2014, at 3:58 PM, Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com wrote:
Spent most of
I figured if I ever got ghetto I wanted to have a tristar to put on a chain
around my neck.
Dan
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On May 17, 2014, at 3:35 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Think I'll put (glue) the trunk star from my '91 350SDL on front bulkhead of
my trailer; 'don't wanta make it
Took another step toward the pressure test of the head from my wagon. I've
made a steel plate to attach to the exhaust manifold, similar to the collar
that connects the exhaust pipe to the manifold. Two holes that the studs
fit through, a middle hole that now has a air hose quick release. I'll
Some on-line store, a couple years ago. Fifteen bucks for a bottle,
pricey, but worth it. Amazon? Don't remember. One bottle will only
clean 8 or 12 wheels, fewer if one cleans the inside of the wheel as well.
My first purchase was a sample kit, also included car shampoo, dash
cleaner, wax,
I have trisratr key chains. Is that borderline?
On May 17, 2014 4:15 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
I figured if I ever got ghetto I wanted to have a tristar to put on a
chain around my neck.
Dan
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On May 17, 2014, at 3:35 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Griots has come out with something much the same. Goes on as a gel so it
sticks, takes ten or more for it to turn purple. It has a really rank stench,
but makes quick work of heavy deposits. Same price point as the Sonax stuff
clay
On May 17, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Meade Dillon wrote:
Some
'Nother ATTABOY!
Wilt
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From: Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
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Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sunny Day
Spent most of today with my '95 E300. First up was rotating the tires.
As
each
ATTABOY acomin'.
Wilt
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From: Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
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Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 4:20 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Head pressure test
Took another step toward the pressure test of the head from my wagon.
I've
Might be if ya let 'em hang from your belt. ;)
Wilt
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 4:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Trailer
I have trisratr key chains. Is that borderline?
Gonna hook MB trailer to the JD and move some city dirt/soil between
sidewalk and curb to improve highs and lows where tree crews removed three huge
old oaks.
Wilton
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Where do you get it these day?
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On Sat, 17 May 2014 15:35:05 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Think I'll put (glue) the trunk star from my '91 350SDL on front
bulkhead of my trailer; 'don't wanta make it look gaudy, though, with
too many stars. ;)
Careful, you don't want your trailer to outrank you by too much. It's
i'd get it from me.
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
Where do you get it these day?
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The Sonax cleaner has a nice smell.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On May 17, 2014 4:39 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
Griots has come out with something much the same. Goes on as a gel so it
sticks, takes ten or more for it to turn purple. It has a really rank
stench, but makes quick work
Thanks!
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On May 17, 2014 4:44 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Nother ATTABOY!
Wilt
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Not unless it's about 4 in diameter.
Dan
On May 17, 2014, at 4:39 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
I have trisratr key chains. Is that borderline?
On May 17, 2014 4:15 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
I figured if I ever got ghetto I wanted to have a tristar to put on a
chain around my neck.
The local FLAPS has tried to upscale itself by selling Grunt's stuff, at the
Grunt's price point as well. The few times I have been there it doesn't appear
to be flying off the shelves.
I'll see if they have some. I want to get these wheels cleaned up in case I
get the urge to suddenly
How much?
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On May 17, 2014, at 4:10 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:
i'd get it from me.
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
Where do you get it these day?
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The OKC Bosch parts place carries it.
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
Where do you get it these day?
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Hmmm - doesn't the JD need a star? I might put one on mine, now that you've
given me the idea!
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 3:47 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Gonna hook MB trailer to the JD and move some city dirt/soil between
sidewalk and curb to improve highs and lows where tree crews
more than you'd want to pay
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
How much?
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On May 17, 2014, at 4:10 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:
i'd get it from me.
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 4:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin
for how much?
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 6:50 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
The OKC Bosch parts place carries it.
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 3:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net
wrote:
Where do you get it these day?
Sent from my iPhone
On Sat, 17 May 2014 16:32:13 -0400 Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
wrote:
Pictures of the plate I'll use to pressurize the head while in a heated
bath.
Looks good to me.
Craig
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I don't want it I have other people looking for it. I will see what else I can
find then.
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On May 17, 2014, at 8:44 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:
more than you'd want to pay
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
you should send them to me. i'll give them a much cheaper price than i'd
give you
On Sat, May 17, 2014 at 10:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
I don't want it I have other people looking for it. I will see what else I
can find then.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2014,
T-7 and T-8? What's T? You mean O-7 and O-8? Yeah, I'm a measly O-5.
BTW, one star on tailgate and one on each wheel cover; that's 3 stars - O-9.
;)
Wilt
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Sent: Saturday, May
On Sat, 17 May 2014 23:01:26 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
T-7 and T-8? What's T? You mean O-7 and O-8? Yeah, I'm a measly O-5.
BTW, one star on tailgate and one on each wheel cover; that's 3 stars -
O-9. ;)
I forgot, I thought you were an O-6. I also forgot about the stars on the
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