I'm in lust.
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I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so years
that I've owned it. It has always had a pretty significant oil leak as
evidenced my a mess on my driveway.
The past couple of weeks the oil leak seems to have stopped! How can this
happen?
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You're out of oil?
Dan
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 8:59 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so years
that I've owned it. It has always had a pretty significant oil leak as
evidenced
Haha. I knew someone would say that
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 9:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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You're out of oil?
Dan
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 8:59 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
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I run Mobil
Yup will prob go for 30K
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I'm in lust.
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Either the sludge has sealed the leaky part or the Mobile Won has got
the seals all swelled up. Swell!
--R
On 9/15/14 9:22 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote:
Haha. I knew someone would say that
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 9:18 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I kinda like the instant rehabilitation that law-abiding citizens can
provide to miscreants
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2755943/I-protect-family-Houston-convenience-store-owner-kills-robber-gunfight.html
--R
On 9/13/14 6:36 PM, LarryT via Mercedes wrote:
And records show less than
It’ll be interesting to see what it actually does end up at…..
On Sep 15, 2014, at 9:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Yeah, the prices on these things have just become stupid. Like a VW
bus/transporter
Dan
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 9:26
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
I kinda like the instant rehabilitation that law-abiding citizens can
provide to miscreants
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2755943/I-protect-family-Houston-convenience-store-owner-kills-robber-gunfight.html
Apparently the cops confiscated their gun
I've complained about the rear suspension my '84 190D off and on since I got
it. That said the trip to and from ChowdaQ was so bad I need to finally either
do something about it or get rid of the car.
The problem: When accelerating from a stop when the car shifts gears the rear
end torques to
No riots yet?
Wilton
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Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
I kinda like the instant
Your oil level is now down below the pan gasket?
Have you checked the oil level?
Gerry
dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so years
that I've owned it. It has always had a pretty significant oil leak as
Houston -- that won't get far.
--R
On 9/15/14 11:19 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote:
No riots yet?
Wilton
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I suspect that a side slide into a pole like that at high speed would be
lethal in just about any vehicle.
A few years back, I saw a Ford Aerostar van in a junk yard that had
taken a hard hit on the passenger side just behind the front door.
I have no idea what it hit or what hit it, but I was
What sort of rear suspension does it have? Struts or coils?
Basically, given what you have already done without improving it, I have
to think either that the springs are bad or the alignment is out, or both.
Any evidence that the vehicle has had damage from an accident in its past?
RB
On
There is some indication of a possible accident but I've been doing some
research, the link replacement kit replaces 4 of the 5 links in the rear
suspension. The last is the lower control arm which has bushings at both ends.
I think whats happening is the rear wheels are allowed to tilt in and
The most pragmatic approach would be to ride to the bus stop, put the bike
on the bus' front rack, ride 5 miles to the bike path, and then ride the 9
miles from there to my office opposite Nationals Park. BTW, I boldly
predict that the Nats will win the World Series to the shock and dismay of
all
When is lobster season in Maine?
On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 11:17 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
“LawbtstahQ”
Get it right
--R
On 9/13/14 9:22 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote:
PS: Dimitri and I are thinking of having a “Q” between our houses in
Maine. We’ll
You van get lobsters year around….it’s just a matter of how much you are
willing to pay.
On Sep 15, 2014, at 12:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
When is lobster season in Maine?
On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 11:17 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Back in 1990, I rear ended a Lexus in my 1971 300SE L 3.5 sedan while
driving my 11 yo son to school - totally my fault. It bent the frame but
we were both unhurt. Total repair cost was $3,700, covered by insurance.
Lexus repair to the rear bumper and associated sheet metal amounted to
$1500.
My money is on the calibre.
On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Whatever you do, don't loose you're break petal!
--R
On 9/14/14 10:53 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
Feel how hard it is to turn the wheel. Slightly unscrew the hose
ATTABOY! for Hendrik
On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 11:43 PM, Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Perhaps if someone is looking to create a wreck on their railroad?
However this beats it, I think http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/
eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=181520747247
Hendrik
who
Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
I suspect that a side slide into a pole like that at high speed would be
lethal in just about any vehicle.
A few years back, I saw a Ford Aerostar van in a junk yard that had
taken a hard hit on the passenger side just behind the front door.
I have no idea what
All good reasons to go by your dealer and get your Rescue Assist stickers for
cars newer than 1990.
Just put mine on the S420 yesterday. I feel safer already.
Dan
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 1:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Back in 1990, I
I never heard of these stickers. Why wouldn't my 123 diesels qualify for
one?
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 1:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
All good reasons to go by your dealer and get your Rescue Assist stickers
for cars newer than 1990.
Just put mine on the S420
Yesterday I bought a generator that 'acts like the choke was stuck on and then
it dies', then the seller broke the starter rope before I got there so I
couldn't even check it for compression.
Turned out the rope wasn't broken, just untied, and was a string trimmer rope
much thinner and
The local billionaires are pumping massive amounts of funding into the fight to
force excessive background checks and intrusive gun control measures in PNW.
The M$ boys really want to be the only ones with private armed forces
clay
On Sep 13, 2014, at 2:30 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes wrote:
Your oil has gelled.
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 11:32 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Your oil level is now down below the pan gasket?
Have you checked the oil level?
Gerry
dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I
For about 70 years there was one program that did pay for itself and provided
an income stream to the US Congress. It took the lives of many men and women
to build it, but in 1914 it commenced operation and until around 1985 it still
produced a stream of dollars. A Democrat gave it away.
The chrysler cars became a whole bunch better than the garbage K cars of the
1980s. It was a boost to Jeep as well. Joining up/being bought by DBAG must
have swept the cruft from the machine
clay
On Sep 14, 2014, at 6:50 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
It seems most are of the
Curt,
For the lower link (aka spring link) outer bushing, I've seen a write-up
for making your own tool, but I wouldn't recommend it. I bought the Sir
Tools version of the special tool, about $110 IIRC, it worked fine with one
caveat: you must have it lined up perfectly straight, or you will
I'm sure there is a metro stop or two near that park, why not use the metro?
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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No the real reason is he accidentally drove thru a time vortex and he is back
in 1982.
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 12:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Your oil has gelled.
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 11:32 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes
Yes, selecting the write caliber is key, but site pitcher and trigger
squeeze (i.e. hitting your target) matters more. Two to the body, one to
the head, leaves 'em dead every time, irregardless of caliper.
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Sep 15, 2014 1:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hi Max,
Its sounding like I might need to farm the job out. Fred thought the inner
could be installed with a C clamp. I have no access to a press, my friend's
shop is closing down and with it I lose access to a lot of tools.
-Curt
From: Meade Dillon via
My vote is for the break peddle
--R
On 9/15/14 1:55 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Yes, selecting the write caliber is key, but site pitcher and trigger
squeeze (i.e. hitting your target) matters more. Two to the body, one to
the head, leaves 'em dead every time, irregardless of
On Mon, 15 Sep 2014 13:21:58 -0400 Mitch Haley via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Again, does anybody know anything about Wacker generators?
I'm hoping they're the MBZ of generators, but I'd never heard the name
before last weekend.
Never heard of them before, too.
Craig
How old is this thing?
Wacker is a company that makes concrete finishing and related equipment. They
offer brand labeled stuff they don't make themselves from time to time.
This I know because Kohler brand labeled portables for them many years ago. The
funny part is that these were very
Double tap?
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 1:55 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Yes, selecting the write caliber is key, but site pitcher and trigger
squeeze (i.e. hitting your target) matters more. Two to the body, one to
the head, leaves 'em dead
I forgot to mention I'm having trouble finding a replacement 201 LCA.
I wonder how much a shop would charge me to press in the bushing if I showed up
with it...
-Curt
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To: Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
You sold the car?
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 7:59 AM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so
years that I've owned it. It has always had a pretty significant oil leak
as evidenced my a mess on my driveway.
My bet is that the gravity field in his drive way has weakened, and if he
parks somewhere else, oil will resume leaking. I've observed this
phenomena before, a more typical manifestation is a mobile cancellation,
which causes the car to get 40+ mpg and a side effect is that the air blows
ICE
On 15/09/2014 12:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
I suspect that a side slide into a pole like that at high speed would
be lethal in just about any vehicle.
A few years back, I saw a Ford Aerostar van in a junk yard that had
taken a hard hit on the
You can likely buy a press for a couple of hundred and you will have it
for the next time you need one.
RB who has 2 presses
On 15/09/2014 12:55 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Hi Max,
Its sounding like I might need to farm the job out. Fred thought the inner
could be installed with a
1.) Because they're not making them for models produced before 1990
2.) Other than the fuel tank and battery, both of which are in common
locations, your W123 has no explosive devices like air bags or squibs for
locking the seat belts
The idea behind these is to let rescue/extraction folks
The width (or lack thereof) of the pole ought to play into it also no?
-Curt
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Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 2:28
I drive every day to the Red Line, then take two subways to work.
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 1:46 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I'm sure there is a metro stop or two near that park, why not use the
metro?
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
I am not an engineer, but that makes sense to me too.
RB
On 15/09/2014 1:30 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
The width (or lack thereof) of the pole ought to play into it also no?
-Curt
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To: Mitch
I should think that would give you ample time to consider a move to a
quiet rural area. Can't you get a job transfer to some small office in
Oklahoma?
RB
On 15/09/2014 1:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
I drive every day to the Red Line, then take two subways to work.
On Mon,
I'm not driving a freakin' Delorean!! I do like gullwings though:)
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 1:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
No the real reason is he accidentally drove thru a time vortex and he is back
in 1982.
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No I'm not living on the moon!
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 2:28 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
My bet is that the gravity field in his drive way has weakened, and if he
parks somewhere else, oil will resume leaking. I've observed this
phenomena
The last time you ordered a glow plug relay they shipped a flex capacitor
instead. But really, can a 240d even get up to 88mph?
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 2:14 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I'm not driving a freakin' Delorean!! I do like gullwings though:)
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Years ago a kid ran his car across my parent's yard totaling both their cars,
this was after skating between a telephone pole and guy wire. If he'd hit the
pole or wire very bad things would have happened. The police estimated his
speed when he left the road at 70mph. Surprisingly he survived
Nope, max speed under its own power is 86.5mph. I was telling the story at
ChowdaQ how when I used to commute in a 240D I would get on 495 west of Boston,
put my right foot to the floor and keep it there until I got to my exit. It'd
hit 86.5 on the downhills and since the hills up were only
No. No time warps, no driveways on the moon!!!
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 3:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
The last time you ordered a glow plug relay they shipped a flex capacitor
instead. But really, can a 240d even get up to 88mph?
Then say a prayer of thanks, it is not our place to question the M1 gods...
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
On Sep 15, 2014 3:41 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
No. No time warps, no driveways on the moon!!!
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This is the model I have:
http://www.spycor.com/G_5_6A_Portable_Generator_Central_GFI_p/gp5600a.htm
The specs say,
Maximum output 5,600 W
Continuous output 5,350 kVA
On Mon, 15 Sep 2014 12:28:33 -0700 Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Nope, max speed under its own power is 86.5mph. I was telling the story
at ChowdaQ how when I used to commute in a 240D I would get on 495 west
of Boston, put my right foot to the floor and keep it there
On 15/09/2014 2:28 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Nope, max speed under its own power is 86.5mph. I was telling the story at
ChowdaQ how when I used to commute in a 240D I would get on 495 west of Boston,
put my right foot to the floor and keep it there until I got to my exit. It'd
hit
It says that Mercedes engines have a governor so you can run them flat out
without destroying them.
There used to be a kid across the street with an RX7 that thought he could
fix things by sitting in the street and revving the engine. I always thought
it would be fun to challenge him to start
When I was a kid the guy across the street always had IH Scouts as he
worked at the IH truck plant in town and I guess he got some break on
them. In the winter, even when it was like -20F he would go out in the
morning and start the thing, then floor it immediately, and stick his
window
So are they .22, .25, .32, .50? ;)
Wilton
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Maybe they gave him vehicles to test and he tested them hard?
RB
On 15/09/2014 3:12 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:
When I was a kid the guy across the street always had IH Scouts as he
worked at the IH truck plant in town and I guess he got some break
on them. In the winter, even when
Gross generalization is the enemy of accuracy.
The original Scout had an I4 of a displacement I can't remember (152?). Later
models got a larger I4 (194?), then the 288 V8, 304 V8 and 345 V8. Also not to
be forgotten was the Nissan 3 liter I6 diesel.
All of them were slow turning as was the
This would have been in the late 60s when I was but a sprout. Now that
I think about it, the engine did sound like it belonged in a tractor.
It was loud!
--R
On 9/15/14 5:18 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Gross generalization is the enemy of accuracy.
The original Scout had an I4 of
I don't think I have ever seen one that did not have the 345 cid engine.
RB
On 15/09/2014 4:18 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Gross generalization is the enemy of accuracy.
The original Scout had an I4 of a displacement I can't remember (152?). Later
models got a larger I4 (194?), then
I would guess that the superior cleaning action plus seal additives in the
M1 did their job.
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I run Mobil 1 5W40 in my 82 240D. I have been doing so for the 5 or so
years
that I've owned it.
Father in law had a shotgun. Don't know more than that at this point. Mother
in law wants to sell it. She's bringing it over to me this weekend to dispose
of it.
I know nothing of the regulations/laws regarding such things. Where should I
start?
Dan
Oh geez. If it's like here you should be able to sell it to whoever you want.
If you are a poos maybe you should take it to a gun shop and see if they want
to buy it. You may get only half value or less that way but you won't have to
deal with it since it sounds like you know nothing about
there really aren't any for you as a private seller
the gun range will often sell it as a consignment for you if you liek that
more
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 6:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Father in law had a shotgun. Don't know more than that at this point.
Yup. I get tempted every time Harbor Freight has the 20 ton press on sale
for $150. But then I think I'm getting too old for that sort of thing.
I've been procrastinating renewing suspension rubber on the 300SD for years
but I don't seem to be getting younger.
Scott
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What state do you reside in? You need to know the state laws and a good
place to find that information is your local gun store. The owner will be a
FFL license holder and should be well versed on private exchanges of
ownership , thus a good resource to draw from.
You will want to find an actual
I guess the question is, where would you sell something like this? I assume
the online resources like Craigslist don't allow gun sales, although I did see
some antique guns there. I'm sure this isn't an antique.
The other question I had was how to establish value? I suspect there are
online
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Father in law had a shotgun. Don't know more than that at this point. Mother
in law wants to sell it. She's bringing it over to me this weekend to dispose
of it.
I know nothing of the regulations/laws regarding such things. Where should I
start?
When you
Dan wrote:
I know nothing of the regulations/laws regarding such things. Where should I
start?
Start in Lakeland.
There's a guy there that knows these things and sells parts.
mao
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Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
In Indiana or Florida you advertise it and sell it.
I should have added face to face, not to a minor, and don't mail it out of
state unless you're mailing it to a federally licensed dealer.
Mitch.
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Thanks, Grant.
FWIW I live in Florida.
There are a number of gun stores in the immediate area. Once I have it in my
possession and can identify it I'll drop into one and ask.
Dan
On Sep 15, 2014, at 7:16 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote:
What state do you reside in? You need to know
But he's not in Lakeland
Dan
On Sep 15, 2014, at 7:20 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:
Dan wrote:
I know nothing of the regulations/laws regarding such things. Where should
I start?
Start in Lakeland.
There's a guy there that knows these things and sells parts.
mao
Yeah, I got that from looking at your gun broker/auction site.
Thanks!
Dan
On Sep 15, 2014, at 7:22 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
In Indiana or Florida you advertise it and sell it.
I should have added face to face, not to a
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Thanks, Grant.
FWIW I live in Florida.
There are a number of gun stores in the immediate area. Once I have it in my
possession and can identify it I'll drop into one and ask.
Sometimes if you really don't want to mess with it it can be worth taking 20-25%
This is another example where the US national media ignores gun stops
crime events and the only coverage is in very local or foreign media. The
Daily Mail seems cover these often. The national gun magazines typically
include dozens of examples in an Armed Citizen section of each issue.
Here's
Can't sell guns on Craigslist but there are plenty of gun groups on Facebook
you could join to sell it. As far as value depends on what it is. Ifs it run of
the mill probably less than $200. If it's something special maybe more.
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On Sep 15, 2014, at 6:17 PM, Dan Penoff via
He hasn't responded to my request for parts yet though.
Perhaps I'm in his spam filter.
-Curt
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Sent: Monday, September 15,
You're not being singled out. I asked him a month ago to give me a list of all
the rear suspension links for my 95 S500 coupe so I could get ready to order
everything for a major back end rebuild. Still waiting
Dan
On Sep 15, 2014, at 8:04 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My father in law was not a gun enthusiast, so I really doubt it's anything of
real value. Probably something he won while sports betting at the factory
where he worked. Damned guy was lucky. Seemed no matter what he played he
always won.
Dan
On Sep 15, 2014, at 7:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin
Good for him that he was prepared! Too many aren't prepared and become a victim.
AT
From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: N
Date: September 15, 2014 4:37:24 PM PDT
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
This is another example where the US national
Replace the subframe mounts - there are four, fronts are different
than rears.
This will cure most of the strange behavior, if not all.
Check the condition of the tie rods, too, just in case.
I'm planning on doing this job on the 300D, same issue.
Peter
I was hit by a Chevy 3500 series van driven by a heating and air guy a
few years back -- he was running about 60 and ran a stop light.
I still have pics somewhere, but the front edge driver's door was
pushed in about 18. Quite the ride, I really don't recommend crash
testing your car.
Oh, and the keyswitch worked to shut off the engine when someone found
a long pair of needlenosed pliers to turn it.
Peter
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Already been done, made no difference.
I got down under the car today and had a look, the outer bearing is impossible
to see but the inner bushing looks awful.
Based on everything I've read I'm going to call my Indy tomorrow and see if
he's got time. I've got other stuff that needs doing and
Carbine? No no no, he used an ASSAULT RIFLE!!! If your local media had
correctly identified the AR-15 as an ASSAULT RIFLE, Al Sharpton and CNN and
all the rest could have breathlessly reported and agitated and stirred up
the righteous we know better than you crowd, and distracted us all from
the
Guess I'll have to do that too -- mine is getting close to undrivable
and the station wagon has both front springs with chunks missing off
the ends, and until I get them replace I won't drive it.
Probably need ball joints up front, too, and I suspect a steering
coupler. All the usual
My Cub Cadet tractor was getting slow to start last winter requiring a shot of
ether most every time I plowed snow with it. I thought the problem was slow
cranking so I measured the voltage drop at the starter/generator, 4v! It didn't
get any better just cleaning connections so I dug deeper.
Sounds like years ago when I worked in a rental and fabrication shop. We had
loads of welding cable that went out for rent, and often came back in a
condition that required us to cut off the camloc connectors and make up new
ends.
This gave us some nice scrap pieces that were perfect for
Marshall and I had an argument back when I was trying to commute with an '83
240D at -20F. I wanted to install 00 ga battery cables which he insisted were
an absolute waste of time. I was trying to get every possible advantage, which
is why I was using 0w40 oil...
In retrospect the battery
And another ATTABOY!
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 9:36 PM
Subject: [MBZ] OT: A little wiring
My Cub Cadet tractor was getting slow to start last
Dan,
Let me know off list what it is and I'll try to assist you in disposing of
it via legal venue. As it happens, I have some expertise available in the
field.
Grant...
On Mon, Sep 15, 2014 at 5:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
My father in law was not a gun
Ahhmnh. have nothing to contribute to this discussion but for the first
time in many months a message I posted to the list actually showed up in
my MBZ folder, did someone somewhere push some buttons?
Perhaps it was a once of fluke?
Hendrik
who battled the evil telcos today and thinks he won
Excellent point Hendrik, calling them defense rifles [American spelling]
rather than assault weapons.
The term assault rifle is one manufactured by the largely anti-self
defense crowd to do exactly what you speak to, stir up emotion, and draw
attention away from the useful effect of being able to
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