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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450
I did a quick Google on the plate number and got this site:
http://www3.telus.net/public/suveatr/mogwindshield1.html
and
http://www.volkswagenhaven.net/
Telus is a Canadian cellphone provider, so chances are it's the same guy.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 8/14/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
Peter,
Where's the separate circuit?
I only knew about fuse #8.
David
--- Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Replace the blower fuse -- it's a separate circuit.
>
> Peter
Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I would like to see us put more emphasis on downtown living. There are many
> countries around the world built with much living space above retail. Why
> couldn't we have a street level mall with office space on the second floor and
> living spac
I agree there are problems associated with the theory. Especially for those
wanting to raise kids and such. My comment is mostly aimed at those who "must"
have horses so we live in the country and bitch about the traffic. I lived in
a rotten neighborhood when I bought my first house because that
David Johnson wrote:
The AC in my car is completely dead this morning.I
changed the fuse to no avail. The push button control
was replaced about 2 months.
I suspect it's the blower because there's no air
movement at all.
The AC had been working fine before I lent the car to
a buddy. I'm
I know a guy in Toronto that has a gas powered one. Some guy was selling a
bunch of them that were ex Swiss army a few years ago and he bought this one
from him.
Dan
On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:08:35 -0500 LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Here is something that I don't think (?) exists yet but might make one
> of you inventor types a million dollars.
>
> I do most of my radio listening via the Internet -- AirAmericaRadio,
> BBC, etc. This is stuff that you can'
That's easy! Go down to wal-mart, pay $20 for a little FM synthesizer
that plugs into any 1/8" stereo jack, fire it up, and tune your walkman in
to the frequency. Don't redesign the wheel, just re-allocate it.
(my pologies for mie badd spelin!)
Luther
On Sun, 14 Aug 2005 17:08:35 -0500, LT
nope
OK Don wrote:
Do you not understand "Nope" ???
On 8/14/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
done. I will swing by with the trailer to pick up the SLC, and have
regina drive the other SDL back. Do I get the spare 4.5 engine in the deal?
OK Don wrote:
Nope - just the usu
Here is something that I don't think (?) exists yet but might make one
of you inventor types a million dollars.
I do most of my radio listening via the Internet -- AirAmericaRadio,
BBC, etc. This is stuff that you can't get on normal broadcast band.
But I don't want to be tied to my desktop compu
Replace the blower fuse -- it's a separate circuit.
Peter
Rory wrote:
> He pointed
> out that it was gas powered, and that it was a rarity over here, the
> only one, in his estimation of about 60,000 produced.
The only mog, or the only gasser? I bet he'd think Jim's crane was really
unique.
I thought that gassers were cheaper and more plentiful than die
Just met a couple in a MOG (Gas powered) en route Sheridan, OR for MOG
fest. I wasn't paying attention when they drove up (at the border)
and asked if they were members of the MBZ diesel Forum. He pointed
out that it was gas powered, and that it was a rarity over here, the
only one, in his estima
$2.28 a gal here in Austin, TX
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Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 1:08 PM
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Diesel was $2.38 in OKC and Regular unleaded was $2.46
Ask you buddy for some history.
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On Behalf Of David Johnson
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 2:10 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] AC Dead
The AC in my car is completely dead this morning.I
changed the fuse t
I live across the border from Osoyoos, BC and diesel there today is
92.9L C$3.51 per gallon, at today's conversion rate, that's US$2.83.
our local stations are $2.99!
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Rory Morrison
Oroville, WA
1985 300SD
1982 300TD
Do you not understand "Nope" ???
On 8/14/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> done. I will swing by with the trailer to pick up the SLC, and have
> regina drive the other SDL back. Do I get the spare 4.5 engine in the deal?
>
> OK Don wrote:
>
> > Nope - just the usual Kleb offer
George,
I agree with both Mitch and Peter. Swap the vac lines at the distributor, reset
timing at idle to 4 degrees ATDC, then check the timing at the high speed spec
(4000rpm?) to ensure that retard, advance, and mechanical components of
ignition timing are in spec. If the engine stills lags a
Thursday Diesel at my fav station was $2.159 Unleaded was $2.249.
Friday Diesel went to $2.369 Unleaded to $2.399
Ouch
SO drives 100 + a day and right now until I get her new 240D Vacuum
problems fixed I'm putting about 200+ on my 240D.
Some IDIOT Indy that the PO used decided to remove all the
I agree with Rob. Having a 300TD and a 2000 Golf TDI, the TDI is
certainly not of inferior quality. It's our everyday driver and a lot
more comfortable than the 300TD, but mainly becuase the wagon needs
new weatherstripping and the steering is sloppy. The suspension in the
wagon is definitely super
The AC in my car is completely dead this morning.I
changed the fuse to no avail. The push button control
was replaced about 2 months.
I suspect it's the blower because there's no air
movement at all.
The AC had been working fine before I lent the car to
a buddy. I'm sure it's just a coinci
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Don't know much about the V6 but if it's anything like the 350 in my 90
> suburban, you can remove the serpentine with a round end wrech on the
> tentioner arm. It's a 9/16 on mine.
That was pretty much it. There was a hole in the end of the tensioner
arm for a 3/8" soc
re: VW = "light, noisy and small compared to mbz"
smaller than a 300D, sure, but not speaking of curb weights but
seat-of-the-pants and feel, the TDI certainly feels like a heavy car.
the doors shut with a satisfying thud (like mbz) and the hinges on the
doors look like they are off a pullm
Maybe that's a premium for the race car haulers for this weekend. 2.69
here in RI.
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
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[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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To: [E
I bought a better one than that for parts for $50 and sold it for $100
two days later in the late 70's.
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
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Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005
done. I will swing by with the trailer to pick up the SLC, and have
regina drive the other SDL back. Do I get the spare 4.5 engine in the deal?
OK Don wrote:
Nope - just the usual Kleb offer -- but to be fair, I should up it to
the $800 that you have in it --- LOL.
On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Str
Diesel was $2.38 in OKC and Regular unleaded was $2.46 yesterday afternoon.
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL
'81 240D
'78 450SLC
Nope - just the usual Kleb offer -- but to be fair, I should up it to
the $800 that you have in it --- LOL.
On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> uh, do you mean you will trade your SDL, your SLC, and $500? If so we
> have a deal.
>
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SD
I've hauled better away for scrap!
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 12:21 PM
To: 108 List; Banned List; Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ]
Buy it now 1000 bucks! hahahahahhahahhahaha
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Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 12:21 PM
To: 108 List; Banned List; Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] this is bad
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74
Today, it's reportedly up to $3.05, at some stations in San Diego County
Jerry
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On Behalf Of Donald Snook
Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 9:33 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] Diesel price
Diesel is $2.3
$2.79 in Watkins Glen, NY. OUCH! Mike
Diesel is $2.38 in Wichita, Kansas. It is usually lower on the turnpike,
but I haven't looked yet.
Donald H. Snook
McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A.
300 West Douglas
P.O. Box 207
Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207
Tel. (316) 263-5851
This confidential message may be subject to
George:
You have the lines hooked up backwards!
Manifold vac on the retard diaphram all the time, ported (variable,
that is) vac on the advance. What you currently have will start out
with retarded timing and go later as the engine speeds up and the
"advance" switchover valve cuts in! You a
I filled my bike up yesterday and, for the first time ever, paid more
than $1 per litre for gasoline.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 8/14/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yes, today. At one point today my station had diesel for $2.399 and a
> block away it was $2.499. Unfortunately I had a full ta
For those too young to remember early emissions controls on carburetor
equiped engines:
Most manufacturers installed vacuum RETARD systems that operate at idle
to retard the ignition timing. This was done to reduce the unburned
hydrocarbons and CO at idle ONLY. The advance mechanism would th
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> I'll try that out today. One quick question, I noticed that the vacuum on the
> advance
> side is on at idle and the retard is not.
I didn't realize you had a two-way advance unit until I read Mike's post. It
sounded
like the car was set to 4 deg ATDC with full adva
Hey Mike,
Thanks for the advice.
I'll try that out today. One quick question, I noticed that the vacuum on the
advance side is on at idle and the retard is not. Normal? you mentioned that
advance should not kick on until 2100.
Also I have not seen this on the haynes book or the MB manual, but
No Diesels Sorry, but I'm not in charge.
Aug-12 1997 Mercedes S500 - $19990 (Scottsdale, Arizona)
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Kaleb,
If you want to know you'll have to pull the head. I've had one with a
cracked head and one wih a blown head gasket and one with both. The
only that had the most problematic coolant temp problem was the blown
head gasket.
The one that drove the best was the one with both a blown head gask
Gents,
I figured the timing question would eventually arise when the carburetion
problems were out of the way. The timing spec really is 4 degrees ATDC, with
vacuum. The catch is that on this model, like my 1970 280S, the vacuum at idle
is directed to the RETARD side of the distributor vacuum
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
so maybe the head is not cracked and i can just get away with the gasket?
There is NO 100% conclusive test that can reliably separate a bad head
gasket from a cracked or warped head without pulling the head (and even
then there are sometimes times when it's NOT clear
so maybe the head is not cracked and i can just get away with the gasket?
Tom Hargrave wrote:
It's a leaky head gasket - I've been nursing mune along for 100,000 miles.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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Hey Mitch,
I'm not going to argue with you that it sounds rediculous or the 20 ATDC in
drive, but look at page 3 under 1972 250/8 over here which is the Official MB
manual, it confirms the reference plate.
http://mb.braingears.com/114_115_Disk1/program/Engine/Repair/00-0.pdf
If you do see anyt
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Hey Jim,
>
> Yeah on the frame there is a plaque that states 4 ATDC 800 RPM w/ Vacuum.
>
> I do find it really hard to set it like that. just a hair past that and the
> engine
> stumbles and stalls.
>
> 1 set of points. set the timing w/ vacuum. Disconencting the v
Don,
Racoons tend to bounce between the chassis and pavement, so do small dogs. I
almost hit one last week - I'll have to try harder next time..
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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On Behalf Of LT
It's a leaky head gasket - I've been nursing mune along for 100,000 miles.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 12:11 PM
To: Mercedes mailing
OMG, first Kaleb starts up mailing lists, now he's turning into a preacher!
When's your first TV spot?
Mac
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end times.
>
> Paul Raheb wrote:
>
>> Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79.
>> TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILL
You don't understand the stuff I've driven and flown, do you? I am
pretty sure I can handle the SD.
By the way, did you know that a very large racoon (at least that is
what I think it was) makes a terrible racket when passing underneath a
Buick Regal at 65 mph? I thought it was already dead and I
that's too much car for you! Stick with the NA's
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 23:54:59 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
You can always donate the SD to me, Luther.
On 8/13/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Tempting, but no. The CD is tooo much fun for me, and already have the
No, Kleb ... buy stock in or open your own GreaseCar franchise.
On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end times.
>
> Paul Raheb wrote:
>
> > Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79.
> > TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH D
Yes, today. At one point today my station had diesel for $2.399 and a
block away it was $2.499. Unfortunately I had a full tank and couldn't
take advantage.
On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> did you all just go up again today? We went up to 2.39 for gas here and
> I heard
You can always donate the SD to me, Luther.
On 8/13/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Tempting, but no. The CD is tooo much fun for me, and already have the
> SD
>
Tempting, but no. The CD is tooo much fun for me, and already have the
SD
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 23:43:12 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
I might make you a good deal though, seems you might have a CD of
interest.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
damn, I tried
On Sat,
uh, do you mean you will trade your SDL, your SLC, and $500? If so we
have a deal.
OK Don wrote:
I'll give you $500 for it tomorrow by noon.
On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Now would be a good time to sell.
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 30
did you all just go up again today? We went up to 2.39 for gas here and
I heard earlier that they just went up to 2.49 in tulsa.
OK Don wrote:
Regular gas is $2.46 and Diesel is $2.38 today - looks to me that the
prices have reversed.
Buy the Diesel!
On 8/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PRO
holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end times.
Paul Raheb wrote:
Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79.
TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL AT $3.15/gal.
OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal.
Paul
Visalia, CA
1985 300TD-T "Mommy W
In my small Iowa town, regular gas and diesel were the same price
(2.399). Today diesel jumped a dime and regular gas jumped fifteen
cents. Gas and diesel were the same price for less than a week.
On 8/13/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Regular gas is $2.46 and Diesel is $2.38 today - look
yea, he is cool
JabbaHursty wrote:
i'm holding out for a constitutional amendment and Ahnold
although i must say that we all do love christopher walken
At 06:25 PM 8/13/2005, you wrote:
Here's the newest American saviour! (Can't be any worse than what you
have now)
http://walken2008.com/i
I might make you a good deal though, seems you might have a CD of interest.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
damn, I tried
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:48:48 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
uhh, no.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
I'll trade you for a 300E..
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:
He'd do a better deal on the trade with me for my 300E...
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:57:34 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'll give you $500 for it tomorrow by noon.
On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Now would be a good time to sell.
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A
David,
Why risk bloody knuckles??? Just go to Columbus and get Sunil's 240D
and give your SO a real present???
1984 300d for sale in Ohio. No affiliation...
http://columbuscraigslist.org/car/90796742.html
Take care and good luck,
Chuck
Phoenix, AZ
1980 300SD
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Hey David,
>
> Don't know much about the V6 but if it's anything like the 350 in my 90
> suburban, you can remove the serpentine with a round end wrech on the
> tentioner arm. It's a 9/16 on mine.
>
> Just insert the wrench and lift while you pull the belt off and
On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:05:01 -0700 "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Since I got the 300D, I have changed the oil and filter in the engine -
> WIX filter - no new "O" ring as the one they send with the filter does
> not fit the MB. No new small "O" rings on the engine part that I hear
> r
Hey, if Dick Gregory and Eldridge Cleaver could make a run in 1968,
not to mention some others such as Lester Maddox in 1976 [heard him
preach a few sermons when I was at Bob Jones University, one about how
he spanked the teenage girls in his 'reform school' with a belt --
kinky!] and Benjamin Spio
Hey David,
Don't know much about the V6 but if it's anything like the 350 in my 90
suburban, you can remove the serpentine with a round end wrech on the tentioner
arm. It's a 9/16 on mine.
Just insert the wrench and lift while you pull the belt off and ease it down
slowly.
As for which bolts
Hey Jim,
Yeah on the frame there is a plaque that states 4 ATDC 800 RPM w/ Vacuum.
I do find it really hard to set it like that. just a hair past that and the
engine stumbles and stalls.
1 set of points. set the timing w/ vacuum. Disconencting the vacuum at 800
causes the engine to stall.
Th
My SO's Chevy Malibu ate its alternator yesterday. I was hoping to
replace it myself, but I need a little guidance if any of you are
familiar with this car, as I don't have a shop manual. It's a 1999 V6
model. The alternator is smack dab on top of the engine, so it's
accessable, at least. Here
Curt,
This sounds like a great step up from your 240D. Given your commute (and
mine) I'd consider it at 3500 and grab it at 3000 if it has no N. MA
rust, AC works, etc.
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
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I tried my 79 240D and it wouldn't take it.
Dwight Giles, Jr.
1979 240D auto, 243K+ miles
Wickford RI
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Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 11:55 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] How
Dave,
The cooling fans have the opposite thread lead than normal (left hand I
think) not right hand. Don ot ask me how I know, just learned from the
experience.
Regards,
Robert Massmann
Wilmington, Ohio
87 190D 2.5 Turbo 205K?
85 300CD 327K
82 300D 327K
81 VW Rabbit Pickup 210K (Diesel)
I'd say the Walken '08 Platform needs some work, though just about anybody
represents a vast improvement over the last few (dozen?) bozos we Merkins
have chosen.
On 8/13/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Here's the newest American saviour! (Can't be any worse than what you
> have n
On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:53:30 -0500 "Nick Wellinghoff"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anyone know the part numbers for the following items?
> 1982 300 SD
> The seal that joins the air filter U tube to the air filter. Not the
> seal that joins the turbo to the U tube. But the larger one on top.
>
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