Re: [MBZ] tach amp

That was the final straw that drove me to sell my W123 wagon. On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 1:18 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I'm honestly not sure if it's the pin/socket contacts that are bad or > the amplifier circuit. > > The hokey pin/socket arrangement is by far

[MBZ] OK Don do you want me to check this out while I’m looking at that 126 tomorrow?

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Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D - 108k miles - $2,000

Which photo? I don't see any obvious rust. On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 2:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like a lot of rot in that one photo. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 1, 2023, at 1:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Recently got this from Marketplace, as I always wanted a yellow wagon. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300d, $2, 700

Those wheels will; have to go... On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 10:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/104365465988048 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

But if all the electronics are in working order, then no harm/no foul? On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 11:37 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You can do a pretty good job of hiding it, but with all the electronics > that live in places like the footwell of the passenger

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

It is likely your old tach is repairable. Caps, etc. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

Would have to do a detailed inspection, look in the footwell and the lowest areas of the car like in the trunk and beneath seats to see if there is any evidence of water intrusion, pull some modules and see if any corrosion is starting.  A scan might show some stored codes for low power in

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Di d You See This?

Yes, going to look at it tomorrow. Interested to see what that other car is in the background. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 11:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Snap it up, buddy boy. You’re getting adept at messing around with those > fuel systems, yes? > > AZBob

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

Yeah I've done that several times. Also cleaned the contact socket, the pins, with contact cleaner. Also tried tightening up the pin/socket interface in several ways. It all works for a short time and then stops again. I'm honestly not sure if it's the pin/socket contacts that are bad or the

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

Hence my comment about resoldering or buying a pack of Marlboros. It usually took a couple of cigarette butts to do the trick. -D On May 1, 2023, at 9:50 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: I was told once that old timers would put a cigarette butt in the top

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D - 108k miles - $2,000

Looks like a lot of rot in that one photo. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 1:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

You can do a pretty good job of hiding it, but with all the electronics that live in places like the footwell of the passenger seat it’s tough to resolve without replacing parts. Same with things under the rear seat, like SAMs. -D On May 1, 2023, at 8:34 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

My '85 arrived with a dead tachometer. I was able to purchase the last tachometer/clock gauge in the USA from the Classic Center. They are discontinued. The '84-85 models do not have a tach amp. On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 11:35 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > IIRC,

[MBZ] Not sure about the engine - back when it was running it was always putting out white smoke. 1992 mercedes 300SD - $2, 800 (greenville)

Looks decent. https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/greenville-1992-mercedes-300sd/7616285057.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

Always a possibility. Especially since anything that got douched during the hurricane got it done with either brackish or salt water. -D > On May 1, 2023, at 9:01 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> But if all the electronics are in working order, then no harm/no foul? > > Ticking

Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

Definitely a roll of the dice. A lot depends on how quickly it was mitigated, that is, stuff pulled out and dried out as quickly as possible. On the minimal experience I have, it’s near impossible to get the odor of mildew out of the sound deadening material on the floor and the insulation

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Di d You See This?

Snap it up, buddy boy. You’re getting adept at messing around with those fuel systems, yes? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 6:32 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > No I did not see that, I will have to check it out. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 1, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

In my cars (W123 and W116 OM617 diesels), the dashboard gauge works, it's the amplifier that's flakey. On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 10:45, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > My '85 arrived with a dead tachometer. I was able to purchase the last > tachometer/clock gauge in the USA from the

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

That works for awhile but eventually nothing works and you have to disassemble and repair the amp. On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 12:51 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was told once that old timers would put a cigarette butt in the top of > the amp to push contacts

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

I know. I’ve been dealing with these since my first MB (1979 300TD) in 1988. I never took up smoking, either. -D On May 1, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: Dan, the cig butts do the trick temporarily. I've tried multiple butts when the tach dies,

[MBZ] Decent-looking cheap ML -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz Ml320,$1,750

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[MBZ] is brand new in every way is perfect in anyway. 2008 Mercedes-Benz r320cdi, $5, 900

Driven 248,000 miles https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6857470744280259 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Tossing around the idea of selling 1966 Mercedes-Benz 230s, $5, 000

see for yourself https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/757840745833972 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

IIRC, the (tach amplifier) circuit is right out of the application notes for the main IC used in the thing. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

Is it possible to completely hide/undo the telltale signs of a vehicle having been recently submerged? On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 9:58 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought about that as well. > > -D > > > On May 1, 2023, at 6:56 AM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Di d You See This?

Looks like a - possibly green - W126. Hurry! On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 12:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, going to look at it tomorrow. Interested to see what that other car > is in the background. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 1, 2023, at 11:39 AM,

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

Dan, the cig butts do the trick temporarily. I've tried multiple butts when the tach dies, but eventually nothing helps. On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 1:01 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hence my comment about resoldering or buying a pack of Marlboros. It > usually

[MBZ] Recently got this from Marketplace, as I always wanted a yellow wagon. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300d, $2, 700

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Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

> But if all the electronics are in working order, then no harm/no foul? Ticking timebomb of corrosion fun? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Looks nice -- 2007 MERCEDES BENZ E320 BLUETECH DIESEL - $6, 900 (Jacksonville)

142kmi Not an unreasonable price. https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/jacksonville-2007-mercedes-benz-e320/7616365161.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Not sure about the engine - back when it was running it was always putting out white smoke. 1992 mercedes 300SD - $2, 800 (greenville)

Doesn't that mean a new Pope has been chosen? On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 11:57 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Looks decent. > > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/greenville-1992-mercedes-300sd/7616285057.html > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

For '83 and earlier the gauge in the cluster merely reads the signal send by the tachometer amplifier. In my '85 300SD car the tach gauge was totally unresponsive and could only be fixed by replacing the dash unit (clock/tach gauge). On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 12:40 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

I was told once that old timers would put a cigarette butt in the top of the amp to push contacts together. On Mon, May 1, 2023, 12:40 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In my cars (W123 and W116 OM617 diesels), the dashboard gauge works, it's > the amplifier that's

[MBZ] 1979 240D - 108k miles - $2,000

Looks pretty nice in the photos, if it's not rusty that's not a bad deal. Cracked dash but I've seen worse. Probably needs an italian tuneup and a little TLC. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-1979-mercedes-240d-w123/7616080549.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

Yes, I would be interested to know. Allan On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 08:44, MG via Mercedes wrote: > I got one years ago for my 83 300TD. A guy made > them with micro electronics. It still works. If > you want I'll try and find out if they are still > available. > > Manfred > > Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

> I'm honestly not sure if it's the pin/socket contacts that are bad or the > amplifier circuit. The hokey pin/socket arrangement is by far the biggest culprit. But, it's middle-aged VDO electronics which can also have solder and/or capacitor problems. It _is_ curable, but a PITA. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

I wonder if it received a good rinse in the recent past Sent from my iPad > On May 1, 2023, at 9:23 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably a snowbird car. Price is very optimistic. > > https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-mercedes/7616297959.html > > -D >

[MBZ] Kaleb, Di d You See This?

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[MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

Probably a snowbird car. Price is very optimistic. https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-mercedes/7616297959.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

I got one years ago for my 83 300TD. A guy made them with micro electronics. It still works. If you want I'll try and find out if they are still available. Manfred Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Sure, that works for a day or two. Here's a thread about resoldering them.

Re: [MBZ] Typical SW FL Car

I thought about that as well. -D > On May 1, 2023, at 6:56 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if it received a good rinse in the recent past > > Sent from my iPad > >> On May 1, 2023, at 9:23 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Probably a snowbird car.

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Di d You See This?

No I did not see that, I will have to check it out. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 8:29 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] I am three times over in it financially 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class E500, $4, 000

Looks nice but has issues.  Not worth anywhere near $4k https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/245964364622620 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

The instructions he sent me include an elided link to apparently more detailed discussion. http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforu...d.php?t=189424 mercedesshop.com now redirects to Mercedes-Benz but the old pages are available at archive.org. I can't coax it to show me that page, however, which

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

I'll forward it to you. It's four attachments. On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 15:58, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > If it’s an image or a document, I can post it on my website. > > -D > >> On May 1, 2023, at 1:51 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Can you post in some manner so this

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

On Mon, 1 May 2023 20:51:37 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > 555? Yes. Here are the schematics Manfred sent me. The PDFs for usage of the tester and the tach amp are about 800k each, which are likely to go over the 1040 kB permitted for emails to the list. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

On Mon, 1 May 2023 14:03:29 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > 555? > > I think it's an LM1815. I don't actually have online notes from that > era of my car hacking. The tach amp has an 1815; the tach amp tester has a 555. Craig ___

[MBZ] 1979 Mercedes 280SL / German Import

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[MBZ] 1985 Mercedes 300 TD Turbo diesel wagon

Not too crazy for a wagon https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/san-diego-1985-mercedes-300-td-turbo/7615747548.htmlSent from Mail for Windows AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Damn

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Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

Necessary work but gratifying --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 1, 2023, at 9:43 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Last year I moved several of the nice cars out of the shop to organize it, > put up the lift etc and they have been sitting outside way too long. Now > that I have

Re: [MBZ] Damn

I am surprised Willie Nelson is still alive and kicking. On 5/1/2023 10:14 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: All the old 60s and 70s dudes and dudettes are kicking or will be soon --FT Sent from iFōn On May 1, 2023, at 9:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Gordon Lightfoot

Re: [MBZ] Damn

All the old 60s and 70s dudes and dudettes are kicking or will be soon --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 1, 2023, at 9:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Gordon Lightfoot just kicked the bucket. Time to listed to the Wreck of the > Edmond Fitzgerald in remembrance. > >

[MBZ] 560SEC

Solid AZ patina. Interior surprisingly good in comparison to the exterior. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1290395815017880/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

Maybe I should send them to Jim and let him make them? Nah I'll send offline. Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 01 May 2023 16:13:52 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: I looked Allen but can't find anything but his name, the plans and the installation instructions. If you want I can send you

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

I'd be curious to see them, too. -- Jim ___ http://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] Bornite

If it’s an image or a document, I can post it on my website. -D > On May 1, 2023, at 1:51 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can you post in some manner so this is available to all of us? > > Randy > > > On 01/05/2023 3:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> Yes, please do

[MBZ] Tedious shop work

Last year I moved several of the nice cars out of the shop to organize it, put up the lift etc and they have been sitting outside way too long.  Now that I have that 450SEL done and out of the shop ready to go off to its new owner at the end of the week, I have decided to move the large 72"

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

My problem is I have had a bad habit for many years of when I get done with a job, I tend to just throw tools wherever instead of putting them up.  I am going to have to make sure I put them back as I am done using them. On 5/1/2023 9:57 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Necessary

Re: [MBZ] Damn

His birthday was yesterday. 90 I think --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 1, 2023, at 11:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am surprised Willie Nelson is still alive and kicking. > >> On 5/1/2023 10:14 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> All the old 60s and 70s dudes and

[MBZ] I really should get a 2nd lift

I was just thinking about how if I do decide to tackle cutting out the floor on this 115 and welding in new pans, its going to be on the lift for a long time.  I should really get a 2nd 3 post lift for these longer projects.  Actaully, with having to cut out floors, I wonder if it would be

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

Genius. On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 4:14 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > Went through the same thing with mine. The thing > that finally fixed it to this day is that micro > electronic sender. Still works like a charm. > > Manfred > > Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > Yeah I've done that several

[MBZ] 2003 S430 4Matic - 200k miles - $6,000

Looks pretty nice except for the wheels. Overpriced for the miles? https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-2003-mercedes-s430-4matic/7616436726.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300 CD Turbo diesel XLNT

Or a shot of what an “XLNT” coupe really looks like. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows From: Randy Bennell via MercedesSent: Monday, May 1, 2023 3:04 PMTo: Bob Rentfro via MercedesCc: Randy BennellSubject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300 CD Turbo diesel XLNT Someone needs to send him a photo of money. 

Re: [MBZ] 1977 Mercedes Benz 6.9low miles

On Mon, 1 May 2023 14:47:36 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/north-hollywood-1977-mercedes-benz/7616250314.html > > Git yur wallets out! > > That back seat though… Rode hard and put up wet. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

Or going out and buying tools that you know you already have but cannot find. I've done that several times. On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 21:03, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Its getting old having to spend an hour digging for just that socket > that is simply thrown in a drawer somewhere. > >

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

Yes, I have many duplicate socket’s and other tools so far. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 9:54 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or going out and buying tools that you know you already have but cannot > find. I've done that several times. > >> On Mon, May 1, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

On Mon, 1 May 2023 22:00:00 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > My problem is I have had a bad habit for many years of when I get done > with a job, I tend to just throw tools wherever instead of putting them > up.  I am going to have to make sure I put them back as I am done using >

Re: [MBZ] 1985 Mercedes 300 TD Turbo diesel wagon

This is an auction. That price won't last long... On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 5:50 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not too crazy for a wagon > > > > > https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/san-diego-1985-mercedes-300-td-turbo/7615747548.html > > Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300 CD Turbo diesel XLNT

I think this guy make take the cake. No one will see my car or talk about money unless I see money 1st  https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/panorama-city-mercedes-cd-turbo-diesel/7616513306.html AZBob  Sent from Mail for Windows  ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300 CD Turbo diesel XLNT

If there's anything here that bothers you at all please do not contact me. On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 16:45, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I think this guy make take the cake. > > No one will see my car or talk about money unless I see money 1st > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1977 Mercedes Benz 6.9low miles

Would a '77 have had clear coat? Has it been resprayed? On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 17:38, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, 1 May 2023 14:47:36 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >> https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/north-hollywood-1977-mercedes-benz/7616250314.html >> >> Git yur

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300 CD Turbo diesel XLNT

Get over it --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 1, 2023, at 5:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > If there's anything here that bothers you at all please do not contact me. > >> On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 16:45, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >> I think this guy make take the cake. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

On Mon, 1 May 2023 20:43:34 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Today I spent some time just going around the shop throwing in a box > anything socket related, and other box anything screwdriver or wrench > related.  I then spend a couple of hours loading them into the chest on > socket

Re: [MBZ] Damn

Yea, thats why I mentioned him, I was seeing posts about it on the fakebook. On 5/1/2023 10:17 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: His birthday was yesterday. 90 I think --FT Sent from iFōn On May 1, 2023, at 11:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I am surprised Willie Nelson

Re: [MBZ] Damn

I am pretty sure that Keith Richards will outlive us all. That he isn't dead yet must mean that he is close to immortal. On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 22:16, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I am surprised Willie Nelson is still alive and kicking. > > On 5/1/2023 10:14 PM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D - 108k miles - $2,000

The photos are dark enough to make it difficult. The only sign of rust I see is at the bottom of the door opening on the photo with the right rear door open. Randy On 01/05/2023 2:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I did not see much either. Tell us how to look more carefully, oh Mr.

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D - 108k miles - $2,000

I can’t find the link right now but yes that’s pros li the photo. Looks like you can barely make out the corner of the back wheel week and like rotted out to me. Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 2:23 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > The photos are dark enough to make it

Re: [MBZ] 560SEC

Seller is correct. These are becoming as scarce as hen’s teeth and have appreciable value when in good shape. You would have to drop some serious coin to make this one perfect, but it would be a good candidate based on what I can see. -D On May 1, 2023, at 12:45 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

Probably but I'm not good enough to do that stuff. I did find the circuit drawing and the other info that he sent me at one time but I can't find his email or website any more. Manfred Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: IIRC, the (tach amplifier) circuit is right out of the application notes

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

On Mon, 01 May 2023 16:13:52 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: > I looked Allen but can't find anything but his > name, the plans and the installation instructions. > If you want I can send you those. If Allan cannot make use of them, please send them to me. I have a need with my W116 300SD.

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

> 555? I think it's an LM1815. I don't actually have online notes from that era of my car hacking. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1977 Mercedes Benz 6.9low miles

Git yur wallets out! That back seat though… https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/north-hollywood-1977-mercedes-benz/7616250314.htmlSent from Mail for Windows AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] 2000 Mercedes Benz ML320 only has 99k.miles original, single owner

Who needs an M class? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/san-mateo-2000-mercedes-benz-ml320-only/7616049799.htmlSent from Mail for Windows AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Tedious shop work

Its getting old having to spend an hour digging for just that socket that is simply thrown in a drawer somewhere. On 5/1/2023 9:00 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 1 May 2023 20:43:34 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Today I spent some time just going around the shop throwing

Re: [MBZ] I really should get a 2nd lift

Those 4 posts can have a jack that sits on a cross rail so you can lift the front or rear. That would be useful --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 1, 2023, at 11:20 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was just thinking about how if I do decide to tackle cutting out the floor > on

Re: [MBZ] I really should get a 2nd lift

The Hunter alignment rack I have has these.  So I guess I could get it up and running and use it, so perhaps I am really talking about a 3rd lift. On 5/1/2023 10:23 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Those 4 posts can have a jack that sits on a cross rail so you can lift the front or

Re: [MBZ] 1977 Mercedes Benz 6.9low miles

It's got the paper thin leather seats that disintegrate without effort. On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 6:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Would a '77 have had clear coat? Has it been resprayed? > > On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 17:38, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 1

Re: [MBZ] 1979 Mercedes 280SL / German Import

"Not running" or "doesn't start"? On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 5:52 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/san-diego-1979-mercedes-280sl-german/7613304813.html > > Sent from Mail for >

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D - 108k miles - $2,000

I did not see much either. Tell us how to look more carefully, oh Mr. Sharp Eye. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2023, at 12:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Which photo? I don't see any obvious rust. > >> On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 2:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D - 108k miles - $2,000

It's located in northern Ohio so rust would not be surprising. Also it has the dreaded pine tree air freshener hanging from the mirror. If I were closer I'd check it out but it's too far away for what it is. On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 14:28, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I can’t find the

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

I looked Allen but can't find anything but his name, the plans and the installation instructions. If you want I can send you those. Manfred Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yes, I would be interested to know. Allan On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 08:44, MG via Mercedes wrote: I got one years ago

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

Went through the same thing with mine. The thing that finally fixed it to this day is that micro electronic sender. Still works like a charm. Manfred Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I've done that several times. Also cleaned the contact socket, the pins, with contact cleaner. Also

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

Yes, please do send the plans and instructions. On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 15:13, MG via Mercedes wrote: > I looked Allen but can't find anything but his > name, the plans and the installation instructions. > If you want I can send you those. > > Manfred > > Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

Can you post in some manner so this is available to all of us? Randy On 01/05/2023 3:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yes, please do send the plans and instructions. On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 15:13, MG via Mercedes wrote: I looked Allen but can't find anything but his name, the plans

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

555? -D > On May 1, 2023, at 1:40 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd be curious to see them, too. > > -- Jim > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1982 300 CD Turbo diesel XLNT

Someone needs to send him a photo of money. Randy On 01/05/2023 4:45 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I think this guy make take the cake. No one will see my car or talk about money unless I see money 1^st

Re: [MBZ] OK Don do you want me to check this out while I’m looking at that 126 tomorrow?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 1:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/770394754478948/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives