With a top speed of 30mph and a wimpy engine, chances are they will
hear you coming and get out of the way before you can get close
enough.
-Dave Walton
On 10/4/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> more like running over peta protesters
>
> On 10/4/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
Yes, it's the same as the W108, exactly.
Peter
Kevin - I'd like to tempt you to do that. You could retire the engine and
transmission to Florida for my ailing 1981 300SD...
Good body and interior, no engine and [probably ]a weak transmission. I've
spent $3k thus far and still no usable engine.
BillR
1981 300SD the EM 265k / no engine yet
Van Cleve wrote:
>
> I have no idea who did the rebuild but it was down in San Diego :'(
> I'm kind of a beginner at this but I have seen the inside of a couple 616s
> and I dont quite get the "no ridge and no cross hatchs, even I know that
> aint right :-)
The rebuilder used a finer hone than M
DaveI think I heard that term someplace from way back whenever and
really never knew what it meant either but when I took the rod cap and the
bearing was paper thin and even "squished" up the side 1/4" , it Looked
like a spun bearing that had stopped spinning to me :-) That crank had
rea
http://www.dieselproducts.com/ - the filter
http://www.vikingpump.com/ - the pump and motor
Chris
--- "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> where, may i ask, did you aquire this fancy
> filtering device?
>
> On 10/4/05, Christopher McCann
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > I wasn't really
The gear pump is rather small...I forget all the specs
(they're at home and we decided not to buy the
filtering equipment until we got one car up and
running perfectly. Jason and I will VO to Wisconsin
and back this weekend on a serious test run (picking
up a very nice Case 222 hyrdo-drive garden t
It is repaired the same way, although I think they have different part
numbers.
Alan Duff
Knoxville, TN
On Tue, 4 Oct 2005 16:34:41 -0400, "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote :
> Is repair of 116 odometer same as 123?
>
> Wilton
>
> ___
> For new
I dunno how close this is to Okie
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-MERCEDES-BENZ-240D-RUN-BAD-PART-OR-ALL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6783QQitemZ8004853402QQrdZ1
Says it runs bad. Carbon? Glow Plugs?
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
Holy Cats, Chris...with what do you plan to power your centrifuge?
So you intend to run WVO you sent for a spin in your centrifuge as fuel?
Cool.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 141K
Litchfield Park, AZ
OK Don typed:
"Is that the Loves? They don't do that in OK - credit card is good. I
don't buy anything in cups from them, so don't know about any message
just #2."
He's talkin' In and Out...evidently Gabriel is a plastic carrying athiest.
Bob Reentfro
'77300D 141K
Litchfield Park, AZ
Is that the Loves? They don't do that in OK - credit card is good. I
don't buy anything in cups from them, so don't know about any message
- just #2.
On 10/4/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> They only take cash and there is a religious message on the bottom of thier
> cups =/
>
--
OK D
more like running over peta protesters
On 10/4/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Car shows, a daily driver, and running over drivers who are trying to run
> into PETA protesters.
>
> On 10/4/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Seriously, what's it good for?
> >
> > On
They only take cash and there is a religious message on the bottom of thier
cups =/
On 10/3/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Bob,
>
> If you ever get over to I-10 at the Wild Horse Blvd Exit A
> Love's Truck Stop has opened on the east side and diesel is/was
> $2.739... I
where, may i ask, did you aquire this fancy filtering device?
On 10/4/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I wasn't really implying anything, just making an
> observation. Yes, Fuel prices will lead to price
> inflation in general, but Europe has had high fuel
> prices forever and
I've seen pictures of those maggots on sheep...totally nasty. Is there also
a parrot type bird out there that burrows into the flesh of sheep or is that
New Zealand? As far as the P.E.T.A. comments go, those are welcome in my
book...peta is nothing more than a bunch of extremist, along with al quie
After letting my son drive my 1980 300SD for three months, I needed to
use it. On right hand turns, there is a metal sliding on metal noise,
and when you straighten out, a metallic clang, with occasional metallic
pops. I'm thinking it's a bad axle or CV joints from a 17 year old
driving it li
http://www.dieselproducts.com/
Some VERY cool stuff there - not cheap. We're getting
one of the Spin Clean models, I forget which one,
right now...documentation is all at home.
If you get one, have to have the right pump (gpm and
psi) for it and then a motor for the pump...
Chris
--- David Gold
How'd you score the high-tech filter - surplus
auction?
DG
--- Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I wasn't really implying anything, just making an
> observation. Yes, Fuel prices will lead to price
> inflation in general, but Europe has had high fuel
> prices forever and it's still
Geeze...Talk about loosing at "Russian roulette",, big time bummer
I made a trip to Or and another to CA knowing I could loose the "game" :'(
Then theres the "5th gear nut" but at least you can carry on in 4th
Regards Steve Van Cleve
Marrowstone Isl Wa
"85" Euro 240D 5 spd 110K
"79" 240D 5spd
p.s. those convenient containers are NOT 5 gallon. For
soy (and probably other oils as well), they are 35
lbs...I forget the conversion ratio...its about 4.5
gallons or so.
Chris
--- David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Perhaps his implication is to rush out and stock up
> now (it comes
The crankshaft bearing inserts are secured in the rod by indents on the
cap and rod. If the bearing gets worn or the friction between the
crankshaft and bearing gets high, the insert may come loose from these
indents and spin inside the rod (not good).
Thomas E. Potter
Telephone: (713) 215-2877
Fa
I wasn't really implying anything, just making an
observation. Yes, Fuel prices will lead to price
inflation in general, but Europe has had high fuel
prices forever and it's still cheaper to buy bulk
fresh VO than it is to buy D2 or BioD (the cheapest
fuel at the pump). We may be facing that scenar
I have no idea who did the rebuild but it was down in San Diego :'(
I'm kind of a beginner at this but I have seen the inside of a couple 616s
and I dont quite get the "no ridge and no cross hatchs, even I know that
aint right :-) Allot of the parts in the eng look new, oil pump, chain
tension
Is repair of 116 odometer same as 123?
Wilton
Kevin,
Route suggestion...
From I-40 after Kingman AZ hang a right onto Rte. 93 which will
merge and become Rte. 60. You will be heading southeasterly on
both.. That will bring you into Phoenix.
You might try doing a Mapquest, etc., citing Kingman AZ as START and
Phoenix AZ as
Wilton reported:
"$3.60 in Goldsboro, NC"
After I called to ensure that bio was still just $2.869, I drove 25 miles
into Phoenix to the ONLY stinkin' bio pump in this crazy town. When I
arrived, there was an 18-wheeler filling up. Behind him waiting was a feller
in a Ford 250 with an aux
Chuck typeth:
"Unfortunately, neither Stuffit or ZIP does not handle liquid
attachments well.. Gets the keyboard slippery..."
And not only that...everything is now $3.199 or so.
Boo Hiss
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 141K
Litchfield Park, AZ
$3.60 in Goldsboro, NC
Wilton
Car shows, a daily driver, and running over drivers who are trying to run
into PETA protesters.
On 10/4/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Seriously, what's it good for?
>
> On 10/3/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > i hear that one!
> >
> > On 10/3/05, Loren Faeth
What does it mean to Spin a Bearing - or Spun a Bearing?
Spin, Span, Spun - whatever...
Thanks
-Dave Walton
On 10/4/05, Van Cleve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> I pulled the head off and the pistons out yesterday and the sides if the
> cylinder walls were totally smooth and polished, NO cro
Andrew,
Unfortunately, neither Stuffit or ZIP does not handle liquid
attachments well.. Gets the keyboard slippery...
Take care,
Chuck
Phoenix AZ
On Oct 4, 2005, at 10:59 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
Chuck,
Can you attach a 3D jpeg file with about 15 gallons of that cheap
diese
Message: 12
Date: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 12:47:17 -0500
From: Russ Maki <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] SNOW TIRES
To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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BillR wrote:
>Gee .I've not had any problems
Here here Trampus. There is no comparison. The W126 is a far better car
in all aspects.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trampas
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 1:47 PM
To: 'Mercedes mailing list'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] opinions about the 124 v
Chuck,
Can you attach a 3D jpeg file with about 15 gallons of that cheap diesel?
If you're into barter, I can email you its equivalent in "sausage", e.g.,
the latest version of the post - Katrina Energy Act amendments.
On 10/3/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Chuck typed:
>
> "If
That sir, is fine Corinthian leather gone bad...way bad.
btw: anyone know the exact color name for that car? It's the same as
my '84 300D, and I need a RF fender in that color. Anyone got one
lying around?
On 10/4/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Looks great, except for the gri
Fascinating - thanks for the education.
On 10/3/05, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi Andrew,
>
> You go out and plough the fields with it or go extreme off roading(with 25
> hp.woppee).
> The reason the gearshifter is long is to give you something to hold onto
> when she tips
Seriously, what's it good for?
On 10/3/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> i hear that one!
>
> On 10/3/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Run over PeTA punks with their stupid posters
> >
> > At 09:11 AM 10/3/2005, you wrote:
> > >What do you do with this ungainly beast?
I still vote for the W126, in my opinion it is the greatest sedan ever made!
The W124 just never fit me right I felt like I was in a sports car with 4
doors not a sedan. Actually I still dislike the window seal, for some reason
it just hurt my red neck elbow. My wife of course had little love of th
Looks great, except for the grimy seats! How do you get MB Tex so filthy??
On 10/3/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-BENZ-300D-TURBO-DIESEL-POWER-ROOF-LOADED_W0QQitemZ4579798646QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte
BillR wrote:
Gee .I've not had any problems with them in the past 20 years. Never slid
around any of the three [partial] days I had to use the heater in the house.
How are they in hurricanes?
that's much more sporty than the 126, which is pure town car.
At 01:33 PM 10/4/2005, you wrote:
mid 80's MKVII bmw 2.4l turbodiesel
On 10/4/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I'll let you get by with that! I never heard of a turbodiesel 6 cyl
> Lincoln though.
>
> --
> Rory Morris
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I hate to actually try to be helpful and not just the guy who argues,
but... I keep hearing the glow plug nut come up every couple of months. I
replaced the glow plugs in my 85 300SD 15 years ago but don't remember any big
problems. Could you explain to me why thi
mid 80's MKVII bmw 2.4l turbodiesel
On 10/4/05, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> I'll let you get by with that! I never heard of a turbodiesel 6 cyl
> Lincoln though.
>
> --
> Rory Morrison
> Oroville, WA
> 1985 300SD
> 1982 300TD
sounds like the "overhaul" consisted of a valve job. I had a job like that
foisted on me by the stealership in Memphis back in 72. That is how I
learned to be a diesel mechanic.
At 11:26 AM 10/4/2005, you wrote:
I pulled the head off and the pistons out yesterday and the sides if the
cyli
I'll let you get by with that! I never heard of a turbodiesel 6 cyl
Lincoln though.
At 11:17 AM 10/4/2005, you wrote:
a lincoln with uprated suspension package?
At 07:53 PM 10/3/2005, you wrote:
>Snookie,
>
>The 126 is a newer design than the 123, and older than the 124. It is the
>last of t
I remember reading on our TDR page that a member drove to a KDP party
which was 100 plus miles and his pin came out on the way there,
bummer!
Rory
On 10/4/05, Van Cleve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
> From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Precedence: list
> Subj
I pulled the head off and the pistons out yesterday and the sides if the
cylinder walls were totally smooth and polished, NO cross hatch marks at
all, #1 piston had spun a bearing and the crank is a little scratched,
which I think can be repaired. The rod is somewhat discolored about 2'' up
redlines exact verbiage for redline x-W50 oil is. the last 2 sentences are
what really caught my eye
Good for engines that regularly run very high oil temperatures. Best for
engines that run large clearances such as air-cooled engines or
large-displacement, all-out racing engines that see oc
Gee .I've not had any problems with them in the past 20 years. Never slid
around any of the three [partial] days I had to use the heater in the house.
Coral Springs [South Florida] was like that. Did get into some pretty good
snow/ice in the frozen wastelands of Indiana, though [-34 one Winter
a lincoln with uprated suspension package?
At 07:53 PM 10/3/2005, you wrote:
Snookie,
The 126 is a newer design than the 123, and older than the 124. It is the
last of the hand-built cars. Since your question concerns rear seat room,
get an SEL or an SDL. That extra room is awesome. The 124
FWIW, I use the Mobil-1 5W-40 in ALL my vehicles, gas or diesel. That includes:
1986 300E (gas)
1987 300D (diesel)
1994 E500 (gas)
1993 E350 van (gas)
1981 VW Dasher (diesel)
2000 Aprilia Mille (gas)
Unless you own a vehicle that specifies a thinner oil, like a small
Japanese 4-cylinder, the 5W-4
I found mention of it in the service manual... Disc 1, in this path:
\Program\Engine\602_603\07.1-1120.pdf
Skip down to section 'F' which applies to your car. The rack travel
sensor is mentioned but there's no info on testing it. There is a
procedure for the 1986/87 pumps, I don't know if it woul
Thats kind of funny considering that now they seem to want to cater to
the lower class crown.
Marshall Booth wrote:
In addition, Mercedes did NOT encourage dealers to order economy cars
with manual transmissions - they didn't fit with the "luxury" image.
Marshall
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Cla
ask Kaleb about "banned", bro
- Original Message -
From: "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 7:45 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I love my car
On the contrary Chris...I've found that women love the
*v*i*b*r*a*t*i*o*n
I hate to actually try to be helpful and not just the guy who argues,
but... I keep hearing the glow plug nut come up every couple of months. I
replaced the glow plugs in my 85 300SD 15 years ago but don't remember any big
problems. Could you explain to me why this keeps coming up? Is it
Studdedit's a hoax, she couldin't feel the difference.
On 10/4/05, ned kleinhenz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> What is your experience with snow tires?
> In planning for this winter, I notice Nokian seems to offer more serious
> options in studded tires.
>
> But I have always avoided studded
On the contrary Chris...I've found that women love the
*v*i*b*r*a*t*i*o*n*of the diesel engine hitting thier ass in the
morning...Another chick told
me the smell of diesel exhaust was manly and that it made her horny...ok, I
was joking about that one.
On 9/30/05, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECT
Bellota tools? Where are these available? Where are they made?
"Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Having worked for them, I personally
like Bellota tools.
On 10/4/05, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
>
> Anyone heard of Unior tools. They are supposedly made by Snap-on. I saw
> them for sale last w
Well they,didn't check the Diesel prices in Springville,Alabama.
$ 3.50 gal.
Great way to start out the work day...
Ed
'83 240D 236,000M
-- next part --
Today's Topics:
1. FW: Today's Diesel Prices (Tom Hargrave)
2. Re: audi nut (Harry )
3. Studded sn
A lot of people seem to like my 220D cosmetic disaster also. Several people
want to buy it every year usually, Carribean-American Taxi drivers.
Dimitri
73 220D
Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
My 240D has not turned out to be a chick magnet...but
I do get alot of "yo homes, nice c
Rory wrote:
Hey Marshall, what makes the 5sp so rare here in the states?
Also I was looking at the 84' 190D that was posted here from eBay but
the price really started to get a little wild and with 5 days left.
I expect that few were sold because few people were willing to pay $35k
for an econ
Unless you live in a place thats very hot or you drive your car very hard I
wouldn't use 20-50 weight. The 20-50 redline is meant specifically for smaller,
higher reving race engines
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original
A quick introduction...
I just joined the list yesterday and have already run into an old friend.
Nick and I have known one another for many years and he's been helping me to
join the diesel fraternity. What a wonderful surprise to find Steve MacSween
also on the list...he and I hung out together
ned kleinhenz wrote:
What is your experience with snow tires?
In planning for this winter, I notice Nokian seems to offer more serious
options in studded tires.
But I have always avoided studded tire because I thought:
1. Studded tires are definitely benficial on ice.
2. The studs provide littl
nope, she is not subscribed
OK Don wrote:
I guess you could see if she's subscribed still -- --
Here's the last post my Gmail has from her:
From: Melissa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Jun 26, 2005 3
I guess you could see if she's subscribed still -- --
Here's the last post my Gmail has from her:
From: Melissa <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Jun 26, 2005 3:58 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Red 83 wagon on eb
We use a 2003 Dodge 2500 with the 2nd generation Cummins where I work and as
far as I'm concerned they are much quieter and run smoother than the 12 valve.
The truck was bought as a bare frame with a extended cab and we installed a
flatbed on it. I do believe the 2000 model is the same as the 20
Nope - I checked. It was this one.
On 10/4/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> maybe that was on the old list and she doent know about the new one?
>
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC
The FSM created the Diesel Benz
http://www.venganza.org/
I got a set of the Blizzaks mounted from tire rack and as far as I'm concerned
they're the next best thing to studs.
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mercedes m
maybe that was on the old list and she doent know about the new one?
OK Don wrote:
I was wrong - Melissa did post last to this list on June 26th. about a
red 123 wagon. Maybe she made it to Belize, but doesn't have Internet
access.
On 10/4/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I also noticed
I was wrong - Melissa did post last to this list on June 26th. about a
red 123 wagon. Maybe she made it to Belize, but doesn't have Internet
access.
On 10/4/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I also noticed her absence - I don't remember sheing any posts from
> her since MBZ.org died. I wonde
I like Blizzaks.
-Dave Walton
On 10/4/05, Ron Dwelle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Everyone in Michigan thinks studs are great, but that's probably
> because they are illegal. Not sure what happens if you get caught
> driving through the state with them on your car. I've found my HakkaQs
> on the
I also noticed her absence - I don't remember sheing any posts from
her since MBZ.org died. I wonder if she knows about striplin.net?
> Speaking of Belize, I haven't seen Melissa here in a while. Didn't she
> say something about wanting to ship her 300D to Belize and live there?
> (IIRC, the plan
Everyone in Michigan thinks studs are great, but that's probably
because they are illegal. Not sure what happens if you get caught
driving through the state with them on your car. I've found my HakkaQs
on the 240 and the Nokian NRWs on the 190D are adequate for anything
I've seen here, without
I checked out that website, that must be his wife in the lower pic and maybe
his dad in the next one. Quite a accomplishment having a masters degree in
anything. Looks young though
Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Russ Maki wrote:
>> Ah. Shayne Pavlic. He used to post quite a bit on w
What is your experience with snow tires?
In planning for this winter, I notice Nokian seems to offer more serious
options in studded tires.
But I have always avoided studded tire because I thought:
1. Studded tires are definitely benficial on ice.
2. The studs provide little, if any benefit on sn
Yep, thats him although I think he was a bit crazy with the 150mph in 280 4.5
but I think he liked to exaggerate. I doubted there were any go fast goodies
for a 30 year old benz and the last I knew 120 was pushing it even in a 4.5
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Pas
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 2:01 PM
To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices
Subject: Today's Diesel Prices
** ** ** *
Not set on an '00 per se, it's just that the
particular '00 truck we're ogling best meets all our
other criteria and it appears we can get it for a good
price.
DG
--- Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Do you have your heart set on an 00 for any reason?
> The block number
> you want to watch out
Perhaps his implication is to rush out and stock up
now (it comes in those convenient 5-gallon conainers).
How much are VO conversions?
DG
--- David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Christopher McCann wrote:
> >
>
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc
> >
> > If
http://www.fromthewilderness.com/free/ww3/092105_rita_storm.shtml
Alarmist? Sensationalist? Time will tell...
DG
--- David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Christopher McCann wrote:
> >
>
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc
> >
> > If heating oil is going up
Russ Maki wrote:
> Ah. Shayne Pavlic. He used to post quite a bit on www.audifans.com ...
> but it looks like he's been pretty busy lately running a medical school
> in Belize! http://www.interamericanschool.com/faculty_staff.htm
Speaking of Belize, I haven't seen Melissa here in a while. Didn't s
Tjohn wrote:
I remember the guy. I used to subscribe to the 108 list even though I never
have owned one because I wanted to buy the know my stuff in case the right
along. There was an insanely long thread there about how his 280 4.5 could
do 150 mph. I'm pretty sure his name was Shane.
Tjohn
82
Hey Mitch, thats how I had my truck done. A big killer dowell pin
party in Palmdale, Ca. Did the drill and tap method, that was 115k
miles ago. We did eat few burgers and dogs and slammed down some brew
afterward.
It was a fun and learning event.
Rory
97 3500 CTD 300HP
On 10/3/05, Mitch Haley <[E
Do you have your heart set on an 00 for any reason? The block number
you want to watch out for is the 53 block. I don't read alot of the 24
valve posts since I own a 12v which would be my choice, the P7100 pump
can burn almost any type diesel type fuel ( JP8 JetA etc.) and does
not have the dreaded
Hey Marshall, what makes the 5sp so rare here in the states?
Also I was looking at the 84' 190D that was posted here from eBay but
the price really started to get a little wild and with 5 days left.
Rory
On 10/3/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Mitch Haley wrote:
> > What are the t
Dang bidding went from $1500 to $3000 that was stupid!
On 10/3/05, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yes they do.
> If you sit about 2 inches from the rear of a large truck going downhill.
>
> Hendrik
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To:
LT Don wrote:
> That is a subject line just begging for a Mercedes-unacceptable response!
> :-)
I found the comment about cutting them off really disturbing! ;)
>
> On 10/4/05, frederick w moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>Hi, All.
>>To the Lister who has lost his brass nuts, parallel glow pl
That is a subject line just begging for a Mercedes-unacceptable response!
:-)
On 10/4/05, frederick w moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hi, All.
> To the Lister who has lost his brass nuts, parallel glow plug type that
> is, I have an harness around here somewhere (with attached nuts) and I'll
>
You have NO idea how serious this is in farm country. Fortunately, about 80%
of the crops are already in but they still have to be trucked to the coop.
Plus, most of the serious farmers have in-ground tanks at their farms and
stockpiled lots of #2 when the price was down for a while. This isn't "a
Christopher McCann wrote:
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20051003/pl_nm/energy_winter_costs_dc
>
> If heating oil is going up 30+%, you know what that
> means for diesel. Costco soybean oil will be cheaper
> than the pump at that point.
Maybe not. The farmers who cultivate the soybeans and the rai
Hi David;
The 2000 Cummins engine is probably going to be louder than any later
model trucks. It is a 2nd Generation 24-Valve 6 Cylinder in line engine.
Most of the noise in older diesels comes from the mechanical injection
pump. Modern trucks, such as the Ford/Navstar Chevy/Isuzu and 3rd Gen
I remember the guy. I used to subscribe to the 108 list even though I never
have owned one because I wanted to buy the know my stuff in case the right
along. There was an insanely long thread there about how his 280 4.5 could
do 150 mph. I'm pretty sure his name was Shane.
Tjohn
82 300 SD 225K
On
Van Cleve wrote:
> I had mine taken care of by a "big rig" shop owner, friend. he
> charged my $200, which I think is good :-)
What did you get for $200, cover removal and a tab bolted over
the pin, or drill the cover and run a bolt up against the pin?
Either way, you did OK given the labor tim
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Making a 2000 Dodge 2500 diesel "Biodiesel ready"
Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 16:57:16 -0400
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Hi, All.
To the Lister who has lost his brass nuts, parallel glow plug type that
is, I have an harness around here somewhere (with attached nuts) and I'll
cut a couple off for you. (Could NOT resist!).
Name and address?
TTFN
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Yes they do.
If you sit about 2 inches from the rear of a large truck going downhill.
Hendrik
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D stick
uh,
i've had two 126's...mexico don's high mileage '82 380sel, and the current
'86 sdl...both horribly slow from a stopped start (i miss the raw power of
an american V8)...but the 126 is large and classy, and on the road above
50mph, very powerfull and responsive...i put new shocks on the sdl and ki
What a rust bucket.
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To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2005 9:24 AM
Subject: [MBZ] euro 230CE
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-230CE-1982-Mercedes-Benz-23
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