Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

Those wheels and raised suspension appeal to a certain demographic, which doesn't include me! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 3, 2018 8:23:08 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Mercedes 500sec >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

The servo does everything. It controls the coolant flow, it turns the compressor on and off, it controls the vacuum to the flaps. It and the cc amp control control the whole system. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 3, 2018, at 11:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Nice! Gun terms: I thought the stock touched your shoulder and the forearm runs along the barrel, so this rifle has a half-stock forearm? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

I know that the later HVAC ACC II systems are designed to default to defrost with any major fault of the control system, so I'd be suspicious of the main push button unit in the dash, but that may not be the case for this system. Somewhere I have a schematic for this system. -- Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

Maybe the slipped belt problem is not the tires, but the conditions or the driver(s)? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 3, 2018 11:34:46 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >I had cooper CS4 on the van, and I thought they slipped belts pretty

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

Curley can’t drive Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 7:04 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Maybe the slipped belt problem is not the tires, but the conditions or the > driver(s)? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On March

Re: [MBZ] 400E Fun -- Costco Michelins

These Michelins now on the SD are Brit-made so not-quite-yurpeen. I’m starting to think the left front suspension has gone wonky. I rebuilt the suspension maybe 4 or 5 years ago and got it aligned. I’m wondering if the rubber bits in the control arms have squeezed or deteriorated or something

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

In mine, with the servo stuck and unable to park, it drew about 400mA at rest, so it would kill the battery in a couple of days until I pulled the fuse (I think it was inline, not in the fuse box) to kill the climate control. Mitch. > On March 4, 2018 at 12:25 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

> On March 4, 2018 at 12:31 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > Farther away than the one Kaleb posted, but ... > > https://farmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-benz-300sd/6491552594.html > > > And then over in Arizona, > >

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

Those are 126, not 116. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 4, 2018 12:31:24 AM EST, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >Farther away than the one Kaleb posted, but ... > >https://farmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-benz-300sd/6491552594.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

According to Jaime, the crypsler is ACCII, as the 600 had the ACCI system, and our 85+ cars have ACCIII, the pushbutton system. Max Dillon via Mercedes March 4, 2018 at 7:01 AM I know that the later HVAC ACC II systems are designed to default to defrost with any

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Very nice rifle! On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 8:17 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Last weekend we went to "The Ancient Ones of Maine" gun show. Its mostly > focused on primitive or at least old timey guns. I had a bad time with my > modern in-line muzzle loader last

[MBZ] Fodo coupé

“Mercedes AMG is adding a 4-door coupe to the AMG GT lineup” WTF is a “4-door” coupe? --R Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Correct. In the case of the Kentucky rifles (and many other guns for that matter) the stock included the forearm and continued to the end (or nearly the end) of the barrel. In the case of the Hawken the forearm stops part way down the barrel. I was also wrong about the dates for the Hawken

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

There were several of the Hawkens at the show in the $300-$500 range. For a hunting gun I think the Renegade is as good a gun or better since its plain Jane aspect won't be damaged in the field. Its sad that TC doesn't make traditional rifles anymore but I guess the market has gone mostly

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

What is,a distributed cap? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 4, 2018 1:10 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: > By looking at the pictures, I can just feel the love this car has had by > it's present owner > > > On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 5:53 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

On the hood or on the rest of the body? I'd maybe give $700 for it just to have some coupe-specific bits to go with mine.  I wonder if it got a Harvey wash though... --FT On 3/3/18 9:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What is that color? On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 9:25 PM, clay

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

By looking at the pictures, I can just feel the love this car has had by it's present owner On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 5:53 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Those wheels and raised suspension appeal to a certain demographic, > which doesn't include me! > -- >

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Nice! That sounds like a very good price for that T/C. I have the very same in the Hawken model I built from a kit. It's a beautiful rifle, and the lockwork is of excellent materials and engineering. T/C makes some very good stuff. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

On Sun, 04 Mar 2018 08:05:53 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Those are 126, not 116. When was the transition to W126? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

81 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 8:02 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 04 Mar 2018 08:05:53 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Those are 126, not 116. > > When was the transition to W126? > > > Craig > >

[MBZ] Nice 116

Well, I'll try to relate to my experience: I asked him about the heat and A/C. He said the A/C doesn't work. This could be one or more of several things: fuses, compressor, low on Freon, or the servo.<<< He started the car and said that the heat had defrost only. This could

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

Kaleb wrote: > Mercedes 500sec Houston? - don't we remember that whole region recently got flooded? It seems wise to wait for these flood cars to disappear? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

A 126 is far superior for sure unless you just like the 116. If wanting a 126 I would highly recommend a 300SDL with the 603, unless you are in love with the 617 for some reason. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 3:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 4

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

Fake news. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 3:25 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb wrote: >> Mercedes 500sec > > Houston? - don't we remember that whole region recently got flooded? > It seems wise to wait for these flood cars to disappear? >

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

There are 3 companies who sell side locks from traditional patterns. You can always build one. Regarding the wet powder, I think you said you did use one of the finger cots to cover the end of the barrel. When I worked with a bunch of filipinos, I'd tease them about the finger cots being

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

That is correct Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 11:39 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > According to Jaime, the crypsler is ACCII, as the 600 had the ACCI system, > and our 85+ cars have ACCIII, the pushbutton system. > >> Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

After my wife rec'd her Nursing License and started work around 1991 the 1st thing she bought (for me) was a Hawken 50 Cal by Conn Valley.  It was a gun I always wanted and I guess I talked about it a lot.  Anyway, I really like it but have never fired it.  I suspect it works as it should

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

Hi Larry, CVA is an interesting company, they rode the black powder revival of the late '70s producing a number of different variants. They went bankrupt in the late '90s and reformed under the name Black Powder Industries (BPI) which is owned by Dakar of Spain who made a lot of the CVA guns.

Re: [MBZ] OT: New gun

It definitely came from the primer end (the wet powder gun is an inline not a sidelock) as the powder closest to the bullet was dry while the powder closest to the primer was wet. I made a blog entry on it: http://curtsotherblog.blogspot.com/ which was interestingly one of my most controversial

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

On Sun, 4 Mar 2018 10:58:33 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On March 4, 2018 at 12:31 AM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > Farther away than the one Kaleb posted, but ... > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

Anyone remember when drivers were smart enough to adjust their own temperature, actually move a lever to cause defrost or floor heat? Ahhh so that's why they call them "the good old days". hmmm On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

[MBZ] 300CD break calibers and petal

Looked at this CD this afternoon, pulled off a wheel to see how brake stuff looked. Disc looked ok but I’m thinking the calipers are pretty much seized. It didn’t move much over the last few years and when I did drive it around everything was grinding. I’ll probably just get a set of remans

[MBZ] Green Chevy for Kaleb

Was Regina driving this one? https://www.copart.com/lot/41167157 Might have been an interesting car before it caught fire. At least it's green, with saddle interior, and chrome bumpers. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

On Sun, 4 Mar 2018 15:37:17 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > A 126 is far superior for sure unless you just like the 116. If wanting > a 126 I would highly recommend a 300SDL with the 603, unless you are in > love with the 617 for some reason. Doesn't the

Re: [MBZ] 300CD break calibers and petal

I need to come out there and haul it home along with the pos 210 Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 4:47 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looked at this CD this afternoon, pulled off a wheel to see how brake stuff > looked. Disc looked ok but I’m

Re: [MBZ] 300CD break calibers and petal

I’m gonna have both running fine soon so you might be too late. My friend whose barn I am using had kinda taken a liking to the CD too... --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 6:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I need to come out there and haul it

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

Sure that is a possibility but by now they have all pretty much been fixed. The original 14 heads are ok as long as you don’t get them hot, but that pretty much goes for any of the revisions either, don’t get them hot. My daily, well weekend, driver has a 14 head but Curley has it rebuilt I

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

On Sun, 4 Mar 2018 15:37:17 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > If wanting a 126 I would highly recommend a 300SDL with the 603, unless > you are in love with the 617 for some reason. So why would you recommend the 300SDL? Craig

Re: [MBZ] 300CD break calibers and petal

Darn Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 5:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m gonna have both running fine soon so you might be too late. My friend > whose barn I am using had kinda taken a liking to the CD too... > > --R > Sent from iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

Over an earlier 617 powered 126? More power, about the same or better mileage, no valve adjustments needed, belt easier to mess with than the multiple belts on the 617, starts easier in cold weather, the car has updated trim that is nicer. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 6:08 PM,

[MBZ] Another 116

Kaleb, >>A 126 is far superior for sure unless you just like the 116.<< Having owned a 116 for over 20 years, I respectfully disagree on several counts. The interior in the 126 tears and breaks down more than the 116. The plastic around the sides hides rust and cheapens

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

G wrote: > Anyone remember when drivers were smart enough to... ... drive big wide cars on skinny lanes, bias ply tires, on ice and packed snow. Nice days before the Lady Bird Johnson attack on advertising signs along the roads of America - Burma Shave, etc. youtube.com/watch?v=oeT5otk2R1g

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

1980 w116 is a 450 SE 81 was the 126 — 380 and 500 SE clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran

[MBZ] Crack

1982 Mercedes 300cd Turbo https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-300cd-turbo/6514968481.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] the time has come

So, Wanko the Sane, what are you replacing it with? On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 7:23 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How many miles did you rack up on the car? > > My '87 wagon is slowly creeping up on "death by tin-worm". > > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

116 with an OM602 turbo would be lovely. The 617 is venerable and tough and all that but the 60x engines start so much better in the cold and get better mileage... -Curt On Sunday, March 4, 2018, 7:32:50 PM EST, ROGER HALE via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb, >>A

Re: [MBZ] the time has come

Wow, an LT Don sighting! I've been through a lot of cars in the time you've had that one... -Curt On Sunday, March 4, 2018, 7:37:20 PM EST, Don Wills via Mercedes wrote: The time has come to send my crusty rusty old 1977 240D to the crusher. I have accumulated

Re: [MBZ] the time has come

How many miles did you rack up on the car? My '87 wagon is slowly creeping up on "death by tin-worm". - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 88 mb 300ce rear glass

With regards to the 88 300 ce rear glass. I am not sugessting you commit fraud but when you are ready to insure this car it would only cost your deductible to have the rear glass replaced. Ron Courcy. multiple MB vehicles long time list lurker Powered by Cricket Wireless

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

I love the 116. I hope to find a decent reasonable priced ‘80 at some point. They rust aweful bad though. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 6:32 PM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb, > >>> A 126 is far superior for sure unless you just like the

Re: [MBZ] Crack

wow On 3/4/2018 8:30 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: Well let me tell you a surprising story. When tree fell on my 82,CD a couple years,ago my ins co no less said it was worth 13400   & they repaired it. Shocked me but you may be wrong on crack for this one. Hard to find,a decent a CD or CE under

Re: [MBZ] the time has come

Lt Don, back from the dead for one final post? No more diesel? Should I sell him my 2016 direct injection (gas) Chebby Cruze? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] the time has come

Nope. Not parting out (the "crusher" folks resell). I am talking oil filter, air filter, spare tail light, stuff like that. On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 6:40 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hi Don, I'll take engine & transmission. > > JK! > > Nice to hear from you! > --

Re: [MBZ] the time has come

Hi Don, I'll take engine & transmission. JK! Nice to hear from you! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 4, 2018 7:37:12 PM EST, Don Wills via Mercedes wrote: >The time has come to send my crusty rusty old 1977 240D to the crusher. >I >have

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

I stand corrected, and plead failure to ingest sufficient coffee before attempting to answer a technical question at 7 a.m. on a Sunday. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 4, 2018 4:07:33 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >That is

Re: [MBZ] Crack

Rare color for a CD. My very first glimpse of an Optima battery. On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 8:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1982 Mercedes 300cd Turbo > > https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/1982-mercedes-300cd- > turbo/6514968481.html > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

Nope, none at all.  All fake. On 3/4/2018 8:18 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb wrote: Fake news. Really? No floods in Houston last Fall? Interesting. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] This might be worth messing with

Kaleb wrote: > Fake news. Really? No floods in Houston last Fall? Interesting. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Crack

Likely it will. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 4, 2018 10:08 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe this ce I got will be worth something > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 4, 2018, at 8:39 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > > > Yes

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

True story. In my experience the servo did a surprisingly good job, until it started to leak coolant. An impressive concept (all mechanical) but poor implementation. Unfortunately, the plastic shell and a seal were prone to leaks and cracking, critical parts were not replaceable. Jim Cathy

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

Best road car ever built. Period. Bar none. Craig via Mercedes March 4, 2018 at 6:08 PM On Sun, 4 Mar 2018 15:37:17 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" So why would you recommend the 300SDL? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] the time has come

You don't want the engine unless you're in it for a new vacuum pump. ;-) On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 6:40 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hi Don, I'll take engine & transmission. > > JK! > > Nice to hear from you! > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] 300CD break calibers and petal

What year is your CD? Mine is 82. I love the coupe lines. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 4, 2018 6:53 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m gonna have both running fine soon so you might be too late. My friend > whose barn I am using had kinda taken a

Re: [MBZ] Crack

Maybe this ce I got will be worth something Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 4, 2018, at 8:39 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Yes I had paid 4200 for it and had about 6500 in it. I was,sure they would > total it. Couple years ago I went to bid on CE @ Owls Head Auction in

Re: [MBZ] Crack

They're not worth anything sitting in the weeds out back... -Curt On Sunday, March 4, 2018, 10:09:47 PM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Likely it will. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 4, 2018 10:08 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <

Re: [MBZ] Crack

True. Like all 123's they are prone to rust. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 4, 2018 10:17 PM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > They're not worth anything sitting in the weeds out back... > > -Curt > > > On Sunday, March 4, 2018, 10:09:47 PM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Crack

This one is parked in the garage, not the weeds. On 3/4/2018 9:17 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: They're not worth anything sitting in the weeds out back... -Curt On Sunday, March 4, 2018, 10:09:47 PM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Likely it

Re: [MBZ] Nice 116

yes, in RTW, They are not only smart enough to do that , but they can actually push a clutch and shift gears. That is why a 240D 3.0 is the most desirable 123. G Mann via Mercedes March 4, 2018 at 4:19 PM Anyone remember when drivers were smart enough to

[MBZ] the time has come

The time has come to send my crusty rusty old 1977 240D to the crusher. I have accumulated a few spare parts during my fun filled period of ownership. If anyone could use them, email me at don.b...@gmail.com and I will send them your way. Much better than putting them into a landfill. I can FedEx

Re: [MBZ] Crack

Well let me tell you a surprising story. When tree fell on my 82,CD a couple years,ago my ins co no less said it was worth 13400 & they repaired it. Shocked me but you may be wrong on crack for this one. Hard to find,a decent a CD or CE under 10k. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 4, 2018

Re: [MBZ] Another 116

And they don't need valve adjustments Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mar 4, 2018 10:06 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > 116 with an OM602 turbo would be lovely. The 617 is venerable and tough > and all that but the 60x engines start so much better in the cold

Re: [MBZ] Crack

Yes I had paid 4200 for it and had about 6500 in it. I was,sure they would total it. Couple years ago I went to bid on CE @ Owls Head Auction in Maine & had certified check for 7500. Auctionneer told me it would open @10k & it went for 12000. This may be New England or thst 123 coupes,are much