Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads
R A Bennell wrote: It is basic ignorance. Most people out there have no idea that your old diesel can't go any faster. For whatever reason, people behind the wheel often become irritated way too easy. Traffic is frustrating at times and people have no patience. They just want you out of their way now. I had that problem in spades with my diesel Vanagon. One of those makes a 240D look like a top fuel dragster. I had a bumper sticker on the back hatch that said, 48 horsepower. Please, just pass. It seemed to help. If people chuckle they forget to get angry.
Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers?
Thanks I'll pass-I already have one auto-looking for a stick for my next one. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Keefe Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? It's an automatic. Make an offer. From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:37:40 -0500 Could it be purchased for scrap price? Is it a stick? Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Keefe Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 5:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Turned in to scrap, ie, recycled. From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:58:12 -0600 huh? Jim Keefe wrote: If there is no interest in this car, it looks like curtains for it. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] OT: Look, Ma! No mast!
Luther Gulseth wrote: That works out really well since most ships sail full Asia to US and empty US to Asia.. Honda actually started paying farmers around their factories to grow soybeans, so they'd have something to send back to Japan in the empty shipping containers that parts had arrived in.
Re: [MBZ] OT: 1988 Caprice Classic half track/ice fishing vehicle
Yes! Love the Red Green! Brian On 3/9/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Now, you know, you have to admit it is kinda neat - and it went for under a grand. It's extremely clever and also frightening at the same time. It looks like something Red Green would come up with. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads
Trampas wrote: There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. With all due respect, a cheap BMW is much more expensive. ;)
Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?
On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:40:57 -0500 John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi John, I looked at the thesaurus too, but we are dealing w/metal and IMHO stretch implies some flexibility. Metal is, by definition, a flexible material - see malleability and ductility. The stretch we measure in the timing chain is due to wear and fatigue of the metal. In fact, the term plastic was coined to describe some of the properties of steel. It only later became a generic descriptor of polymerized hydrocarbons. Craig
Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads
Marshall Booth wrote: The cost of major repairs on a Mercedes (required infrequently, but if needed - they ARE REQUIRED) can be very high... Part of the problem is Mercedes mechanics are expensive and hard to find, and run-of-the-mill shops don't want to touch these cars. I'm beginning to think my next beater that I drive for work will be an American car, just for ease of getting work done. It'd be nice to be able to use normal mechanics that are open at times other than when I'm supposed to be at work. It's hard to figure out how to drop a car off at a place that's open 8 to 5 only on weekdays without taking time off!
Re: [MBZ] Aggressive Driving
I like the George Carlin bit on Driving (I'll try from memory) Have you ever noticed, when you're driving that all the people who are going SLOWER than you are are Idiots!? Have you? You IDIOT! Get out of the way! IDIOT! And, and all the people who drive faster than you are 'Maniacs. (Does the head move indicating someone just whoshing by) MANIAC! But you wont let someone drive the SAME speed as you will you? If they do, you'll speed up, or slow down. Whats he doing now, that JERK just hanging off my left side. Really, if you think about it, it’s a wonder there arent more accidents with all those IDIOTS, MANIACS and JERKS out there. (Apologies to George) -b -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/278 - Release Date: 3/9/2006
Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?
Craig, I'm constantly amazed about how much you guys on this list know and how much I DON'T know. Hopefully, I can keep my mind open and let the knowledge in...!! Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Mar 9, 2006, at 4:39 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 15:40:57 -0500 John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi John, I looked at the thesaurus too, but we are dealing w/metal and IMHO stretch implies some flexibility. Metal is, by definition, a flexible material - see malleability and ductility. The stretch we measure in the timing chain is due to wear and fatigue of the metal. In fact, the term plastic was coined to describe some of the properties of steel. It only later became a generic descriptor of polymerized hydrocarbons. Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?
Chuck Landenberger wrote: Craig, I'm constantly amazed about how much you guys on this list know and how much I DON'T know. Hopefully, I can keep my mind open and let the knowledge in...!! To further harp on it, if metal wasn't flexible and didn't have the properties of malleability and ductility, it would essentially be useless to us - last time I checked, they aren't making timing chains out of rocks with much success. ;-) -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?
I make them out of rope and duct tape though. John Ervine wrote: Chuck Landenberger wrote: Craig, I'm constantly amazed about how much you guys on this list know and how much I DON'T know. Hopefully, I can keep my mind open and let the knowledge in...!! To further harp on it, if metal wasn't flexible and didn't have the properties of malleability and ductility, it would essentially be useless to us - last time I checked, they aren't making timing chains out of rocks with much success. ;-) -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
$105some labor, some washers, a BOLT, and some bushings (on the brake torsion bar). Not a creek, clank, clunk, click, or squeal. After replacing all the ball joints and now finally securing the brake torsion bar, she sounds JUST LIKE NEW on every bump, ramp and dip. A beautiful thing. Indy gave me a free Stanadyne in-line diesel fuel heater (it's new in box, but old, he has a TON of them: auto temp sensing, heats fuel prior to engine start). Haven't looked at the instructions - obviously goes BEFORE fuel filter. I live in MO, not MN...but I guess it can't hurt. Any thoughts? I figured if there was any interest on the list and since he has TONS of them, maybe we can buy a qty in builk for dirt cheap? That's if they're worth the trouble. Thanks all, Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 00:44:55 2006 Received: from smtp111.sbc.mail.re2.yahoo.com ([68.142.229.94]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FHVkV-0004jU-7H for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:44:55 + Received: (qmail 25055 invoked from network); 10 Mar 2006 00:44:49 - Received: from unknown (HELO ?4.154.243.101?) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]@4.154.243.101 with plain) by smtp111.sbc.mail.re2.yahoo.com with SMTP; 10 Mar 2006 00:44:48 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2006 19:51:16 -0500 From: Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Thunderbird 1.5 (Windows/20051201) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1250; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Aggressive Driving X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:44:55 - Perfect example of Bashing at it's best and never finding a comfortable, peaceful state of mind ..Captures the culture part of America Maybe in a couple of generations, this will be mostly gone. Bill 1981 300 TD Richard Barnaby wrote: I like the George Carlin bit on Driving (I'll try from memory) Have you ever noticed, when you're driving that all the people who are going SLOWER than you are are Idiots!? Have you? You IDIOT! Get out of the way! IDIOT! And, and all the people who drive faster than you are 'Maniacs. (Does the head move indicating someone just whoshing by) MANIAC! But you wont let someone drive the SAME speed as you will you? If they do, you'll speed up, or slow down. Whats he doing now, that JERK just hanging off my left side. Really, if you think about it, its a wonder there arent more accidents with all those IDIOTS, MANIACS and JERKS out there. (Apologies to George) -b ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
Congrats on Wulf. This fuel heater. Sheesh another thing to think about. I would love to install a block heater before too long, but a fuel heater I had not given much thought to. Warm diesel fuel combusts better I'm assuming? Resulting in easier starts? Isn't it true that gasoline combusts better or more efficiently if cooler? Does it run on a timer? Or just when the key is turned? Runs off battery power I assume, as opposed to AC? Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $105some labor, some washers, a BOLT, and some bushings (on the brake torsion bar). Not a creek, clank, clunk, click, or squeal. After replacing all the ball joints and now finally securing the brake torsion bar, she sounds JUST LIKE NEW on every bump, ramp and dip. A beautiful thing. Indy gave me a free Stanadyne in-line diesel fuel heater (it's new in box, but old, he has a TON of them: auto temp sensing, heats fuel prior to engine start). Haven't looked at the instructions - obviously goes BEFORE fuel filter. I live in MO, not MN...but I guess it can't hurt. Any thoughts? I figured if there was any interest on the list and since he has TONS of them, maybe we can buy a qty in builk for dirt cheap? That's if they're worth the trouble. Thanks all, Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] how to take apart w124 seats
I'm wanting to install seatcovers on my 300D, but I can't figure out how to take off the seatback to take off the armrest assembly to get the cover on. That was how I did it on my W123 300D, but this one, I can't figure it out. I unscrewed the seat back panel (2 screws), but couldn't pry off the back - the MB-Tex would just pull along with it. -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] how to take apart w124 seats
The cover is tucked into the sides, just like the W123 and W115. I think you have to pull the bottom of the back panel outward some, then down. It may have stuck to the covers -- a thin bit of blunt plastic slipped along where they meet will help separate them. Going back in, tuck the cover in, the slide the panel back in. I've not had mine apart (at it won't be hard, someone else did it for me a screwed them up), but a friend of mine said his were pretty stuck at first. The plastic panel doesn't flex as easily as the other fiberboard ones did. Peter
Re: [MBZ] how to take apart w124 seats
On 3/9/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm wanting to install seatcovers on my 300D, but I can't figure out how to take off the seatback to take off the armrest assembly to get the cover on. That was how I did it on my W123 300D, but this one, I can't figure it out. I unscrewed the seat back panel (2 screws), but couldn't pry off the back - the MB-Tex would just pull along with it. If it's like an '87, the Tex on the side panels wraps around the back and is held under tension in a little gutter at the edge of the panel. To get it loose you have to put something like a kitchen knife or broad-bladed screwdriver into the channel at the lower side and pry out the edge. Push in on the back panel (towards the front of the car) while prying to relieve the tension on the side panel. Once you get it started it will unzip all the way up easily. It's easier to do the outer sides first. (Although I don't think I've ever had the back panels all the way off now that I think about it. I had to get in there to fix the usual broken 124 headrest issue, but I had plenty of room to work just undoing the outer edge of each back panel and swinging it out of the way.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers?
Jim, Can you tell me again where it is so i can see how far i have to go? It does run right? Are you in a huge hurry to get it out of the way? It would be 3 or 4 weeks before I could get time to come pick it up. This is a navy blue 123 chasis right? Scrap price for cars here is $60 a ton so how's a couple hundred bucks sound? I think I could swing a roadtrip along with that. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Make an offer. From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:35:03 -0500 I'd pay more than scrap or junk price for it. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 3:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? If there is no interest in this car, it looks like curtains for it. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] The change when people drive [was: 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads]
On Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:36:51 -0600 Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I would think, you know, these people that I just had this nice experience with are no different than those red-faced, gesturning, furious ones on the road. It's just the act of driving that causes the problem. I have a saying: Driving does terrible things to people. May sound dramatic, but I find it to be true. Walt Disney had a cartoon in the late '50s that made just this point. Donald Duck was the one who was transformed when he got behind the wheel of his car. Craig
Re: [MBZ] The change when people drive [was: 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads]
No kidding? I'd like to see that cartoon. Brian On 3/9/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:36:51 -0600 Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I would think, you know, these people that I just had this nice experience with are no different than those red-faced, gesturning, furious ones on the road. It's just the act of driving that causes the problem. I have a saying: Driving does terrible things to people. May sound dramatic, but I find it to be true. Walt Disney had a cartoon in the late '50s that made just this point. Donald Duck was the one who was transformed when he got behind the wheel of his car. Craig ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
I'd be interested here in NE if you figure out that is easy to install and worth the ttrouble. Dwight Giles, Jr 1979 240D auto, 250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t, 129K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Christopher McCann Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free) $105some labor, some washers, a BOLT, and some bushings (on the brake torsion bar). Not a creek, clank, clunk, click, or squeal. After replacing all the ball joints and now finally securing the brake torsion bar, she sounds JUST LIKE NEW on every bump, ramp and dip. A beautiful thing. Indy gave me a free Stanadyne in-line diesel fuel heater (it's new in box, but old, he has a TON of them: auto temp sensing, heats fuel prior to engine start). Haven't looked at the instructions - obviously goes BEFORE fuel filter. I live in MO, not MN...but I guess it can't hurt. Any thoughts? I figured if there was any interest on the list and since he has TONS of them, maybe we can buy a qty in builk for dirt cheap? That's if they're worth the trouble. Thanks all, Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Traction in adverse conditions
On 3/9/06, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A couple of general comments on this thread: 1) Putting on two snow tires - meaning real snows, with the snowflake on the mountain symbol (not M+S rated tires, which means NOTHING)... is half useless. You need FOUR snow tires. You do expect to steer, and/or stop, right? A set of snows usually last for many seasons. A couple hundred bucks, spread out over a few years, is way cheaper than wrecking your car, or getting stranded somewhere. 2) Anyone who thinks all season tires work great in snow or ice either does not live in real ice or snow country, or has never driven a car with four real snow tires (again, an M+S rating does not mean snow tire). I strongly agree and I don't even live in real ice or snow country! But I think I need to add one: 3) If you routinely change tires for the winter but don't have a second set of wheels you're being penny-wise and pound-foolish. Potomac German Auto will sell you a set of four beat-up but straight alloys for $150 or so, and I imagine Kaleb can do better. Get the snow tires mounted on 'em once and forget ever again having to plan ahead to switch over---now you can do it yourself. Plus you save wear and tear on your nice rims. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
from the instructions: heat is supplied only when the temperature is low enough for wax particles to form. Power supply is to from an automotive type 12 VDC battery with an alternator system. So it must have a temp sensor that switches it on and off - neat. Locate a 12 volt wire (off and on with ignition switch) on a circuit able to handle the extra 7.5 amps that the heater will require. Suggestions on the back for many makes, but not Mercedes - all but one suggests 12 VDC source as Electrical shutoff lead on injection pump. For Toyota a specific terminal in the fusebox. Hmm...wonder where it should go an a W126 MB? The point isn't to heat the fuel so it combusts better but to heat the fuel as it starts to get wax crystals at cloud point. It rarely gets that cold here, and when it does, a spritz of GE-Betz OTR8932Q is the cheapest and best way to handle it. This will do nothing to help you start your car. If you don't treat your fuel and the lines and the tank gel up, this will not help. If the fuel clouds, but does not gel, it won't help starting much either, but WILL keep it running once started (wax won't clog filter, it will be melted by this thing). Hmm - Nifty device, but I would MUCH prefer it warm the fuel not at the cloud point of diesel BUT AT THE FREEZING POINT OF WATER...becuase emulsified water particles will freeze and clog your filter too. I'm MUCH more worried about that. Hmm - It could be rigged up to do that automatically...or you could bypass the timer entirely and put a switch on the dash and turn it on when it's below freezing or somehow change it to come on at 32, BUT THEN, it will be supplying heat as if it were at the cloud point (much colder) which will be WAY too much heat...maybe even enough to start a fire. BTW, WHERE are you? If it is regularly below freezing in winter...IA or north, even its nice in MO, GET A BLOCK HEATER AND FORGET ABOUT ALL THE OTHER GIZMOS - UNLESS it';s REALLY REALLY cold where you live, you don't need in-line fuel heaters, in-line coolant heaters and a block heater. That's for North Dakota and Alaska...maybe Minnesota, IMHRUO (IR=relatively U=uninformed). Chris Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congrats on Wulf. This fuel heater. Sheesh another thing to think about. I would love to install a block heater before too long, but a fuel heater I had not given much thought to. Warm diesel fuel combusts better I'm assuming? Resulting in easier starts? Isn't it true that gasoline combusts better or more efficiently if cooler? Does it run on a timer? Or just when the key is turned? Runs off battery power I assume, as opposed to AC? Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, Christopher McCann wrote: $105some labor, some washers, a BOLT, and some bushings (on the brake torsion bar). Not a creek, clank, clunk, click, or squeal. After replacing all the ball joints and now finally securing the brake torsion bar, she sounds JUST LIKE NEW on every bump, ramp and dip. A beautiful thing. Indy gave me a free Stanadyne in-line diesel fuel heater (it's new in box, but old, he has a TON of them: auto temp sensing, heats fuel prior to engine start). Haven't looked at the instructions - obviously goes BEFORE fuel filter. I live in MO, not MN...but I guess it can't hurt. Any thoughts? I figured if there was any interest on the list and since he has TONS of them, maybe we can buy a qty in builk for dirt cheap? That's if they're worth the trouble. Thanks all, Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger
Re: [MBZ] Cheap paint booth
On 3/7/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/139979639.html since we are cheap, why not supply our own? -- I think to most of the people on this list the term paint booth refers to the driveway on a fairly calm day. That's certainly what it means to me. And if I'm feeling especially proud of my craft I might shake the rattlecan for an extra second or two before getting started. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
If it's like most stanadyne heaters it should come on in the mid 30's ( where untreated junk diesel starts to cloud ) The factory stanadyne heater on my truck comes on at about 37 deg. The thing is self regulating, has some little circuit in it and is built into the filter head.. I'd be interested in one or two of those things if cheap enough. ---Robert Christopher McCann wrote: from the instructions: heat is supplied only when the temperature is low enough for wax particles to form. Power supply is to from an automotive type 12 VDC battery with an alternator system. So it must have a temp sensor that switches it on and off - neat. Locate a 12 volt wire (off and on with ignition switch) on a circuit able to handle the extra 7.5 amps that the heater will require. Suggestions on the back for many makes, but not Mercedes - all but one suggests 12 VDC source as Electrical shutoff lead on injection pump. For Toyota a specific terminal in the fusebox. Hmm...wonder where it should go an a W126 MB? The point isn't to heat the fuel so it combusts better but to heat the fuel as it starts to get wax crystals at cloud point. It rarely gets that cold here, and when it does, a spritz of GE-Betz OTR8932Q is the cheapest and best way to handle it. This will do nothing to help you start your car. If you don't treat your fuel and the lines and the tank gel up, this will not help. If the fuel clouds, but does not gel, it won't help starting much either, but WILL keep it running once started (wax won't clog filter, it will be melted by this thing). Hmm - Nifty device, but I would MUCH prefer it warm the fuel not at the cloud point of diesel BUT AT THE FREEZING POINT OF WATER...becuase emulsified water particles will freeze and clog your filter too. I'm MUCH more worried about that. Hmm - It could be rigged up to do that automatically...or you could bypass the timer entirely and put a switch on the dash and turn it on when it's below freezing or somehow change it to come on at 32, BUT THEN, it will be supplying heat as if it were at the cloud point (much colder) which will be WAY too much heat...maybe even enough to start a fire. BTW, WHERE are you? If it is regularly below freezing in winter...IA or north, even its nice in MO, GET A BLOCK HEATER AND FORGET ABOUT ALL THE OTHER GIZMOS - UNLESS it';s REALLY REALLY cold where you live, you don't need in-line fuel heaters, in-line coolant heaters and a block heater. That's for North Dakota and Alaska...maybe Minnesota, IMHRUO (IR=relatively U=uninformed). Chris Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congrats on Wulf. This fuel heater. Sheesh another thing to think about. I would love to install a block heater before too long, but a fuel heater I had not given much thought to. Warm diesel fuel combusts better I'm assuming? Resulting in easier starts? Isn't it true that gasoline combusts better or more efficiently if cooler? Does it run on a timer? Or just when the key is turned? Runs off battery power I assume, as opposed to AC? Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, Christopher McCann wrote: $105some labor, some washers, a BOLT, and some bushings (on the brake torsion bar). Not a creek, clank, clunk, click, or squeal. After replacing all the ball joints and now finally securing the brake torsion bar, she sounds JUST LIKE NEW on every bump, ramp and dip. A beautiful thing. Indy gave me a free Stanadyne in-line diesel fuel heater (it's new in box, but old, he has a TON of them: auto temp sensing, heats fuel prior to engine start). Haven't looked at the instructions - obviously goes BEFORE fuel filter. I live in MO, not MN...but I guess it can't hurt. Any thoughts? I figured if there was any interest on the list and since he has TONS of them, maybe we can buy a qty in builk for dirt cheap? That's if they're worth the trouble. Thanks all, Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
if it comes on at 37, that would be great. I'll have to fiddle with it when I get back from vacation. You are on the list - don't know what they should go for. If he wants to get rid of them, should we offer $10 each? Comes with EVERYTHING you need (electrical and hose connectors, wires, etc) What do you think? May low ball at $5 each? Chris Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it's like most stanadyne heaters it should come on in the mid 30's ( where untreated junk diesel starts to cloud ) The factory stanadyne heater on my truck comes on at about 37 deg. The thing is self regulating, has some little circuit in it and is built into the filter head.. I'd be interested in one or two of those things if cheap enough. ---Robert Christopher McCann wrote: from the instructions: heat is supplied only when the temperature is low enough for wax particles to form. Power supply is to from an automotive type 12 VDC battery with an alternator system. So it must have a temp sensor that switches it on and off - neat. Locate a 12 volt wire (off and on with ignition switch) on a circuit able to handle the extra 7.5 amps that the heater will require. Suggestions on the back for many makes, but not Mercedes - all but one suggests 12 VDC source as Electrical shutoff lead on injection pump. For Toyota a specific terminal in the fusebox. Hmm...wonder where it should go an a W126 MB? The point isn't to heat the fuel so it combusts better but to heat the fuel as it starts to get wax crystals at cloud point. It rarely gets that cold here, and when it does, a spritz of GE-Betz OTR8932Q is the cheapest and best way to handle it. This will do nothing to help you start your car. If you don't treat your fuel and the lines and the tank gel up, this will not help. If the fuel clouds, but does not gel, it won't help starting much either, but WILL keep it running once started (wax won't clog filter, it will be melted by this thing). Hmm - Nifty device, but I would MUCH prefer it warm the fuel not at the cloud point of diesel BUT AT THE FREEZING POINT OF WATER...becuase emulsified water particles will freeze and clog your filter too. I'm MUCH more worried about that. Hmm - It could be rigged up to do that automatically...or you could bypass the timer entirely and put a switch on the dash and turn it on when it's below freezing or somehow change it to come on at 32, BUT THEN, it will be supplying heat as if it were at the cloud point (much colder) which will be WAY too much heat...maybe even enough to start a fire. BTW, WHERE are you? If it is regularly below freezing in winter...IA or north, even its nice in MO, GET A BLOCK HEATER AND FORGET ABOUT ALL THE OTHER GIZMOS - UNLESS it';s REALLY REALLY cold where you live, you don't need in-line fuel heaters, in-line coolant heaters and a block heater. That's for North Dakota and Alaska...maybe Minnesota, IMHRUO (IR=relatively U=uninformed). Chris Zoltan Finks wrote: Congrats on Wulf. This fuel heater. Sheesh another thing to think about. I would love to install a block heater before too long, but a fuel heater I had not given much thought to. Warm diesel fuel combusts better I'm assuming? Resulting in easier starts? Isn't it true that gasoline combusts better or more efficiently if cooler? Does it run on a timer? Or just when the key is turned? Runs off battery power I assume, as opposed to AC? Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, Christopher McCann wrote: $105some labor, some washers, a BOLT, and some bushings (on the brake torsion bar). Not a creek, clank, clunk, click, or squeal. After replacing all the ball joints and now finally securing the brake torsion bar, she sounds JUST LIKE NEW on every bump, ramp and dip. A beautiful thing. Indy gave me a free Stanadyne in-line diesel fuel heater (it's new in box, but old, he has a TON of them: auto temp sensing, heats fuel prior to engine start). Haven't looked at the instructions - obviously goes BEFORE fuel filter. I live in MO, not MN...but I guess it can't hurt. Any thoughts? I figured if there was any interest on the list and since he has TONS of them, maybe we can buy a qty in builk for dirt cheap? That's if they're worth the trouble. Thanks all, Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor:
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
I had a busy day! From the log: B. Arctic weather again! Had to use the heat gun to thaw the door enough to open. Before I got too cold I managed to fabricate the missing link for the throttle junk, so now the cruise can be hooked up again. (I'm sure the amplifier is broken, but it'll get its turn.) I also got the chewed-up idle cable threaded back through its adjuster, but still need to come up with an attachment to the linkage. Jacked up the corner and put in the missing brake pad wear sensor, courtesy of the U-Pull. I got out the MityVac and checked the various (five) vacuum systems for leakage. It appears that the only real leak is the door lock system (which was expected), so that's good. There might be a slow leak in the vacuum tank, it's hard to tell. My fingers got frozen so I came in for breakfast and to put my feet up by the fire. I knew I had to open up the driver's door anyway, so I'll start chasing the vacuum system there next. I then replaced the door check strap and the broken door release handle. Then I made up a new moisture barrier, and started chasing the vacuum lock system. The left side of the car is OK. I'm working through the tees that are under the floor mats, and I'm labeling the vacuum lines as I figure out what they are. I have a sneaking suspicion that the trunk-located stuff is at fault, and the auxiliary fuel tank is definitely in the way. Must it be removed to get at the vacuum tank and the fuel filler lock? Both right-side door lock actuators leak, as does the trunk. I pulled the trunk actuator and found that what is leaking is the little collar around the shaft, the body is sealed from the elements and the main diaphragm is thus well-protected from mechanical damage and oxidation. It does not leak. I'm trying an experiment where I use weatherstrip cement (the good stuff: 3M) to seal the small cracks in the collar. ...The sealing seems to have worked, the pod now holds vacuum. I next moved on to the fuel door lock and removed it (painful!), it looked OK but leaked somehow, so I disassembled it and sealed its diaphragm too. It was rather difficult to get back in. The thing leaked down several times, but I kept pulling it out and looking at it, it looked fine and didn't leak on the MityVac, yet when in place it leaked. The lines, right? Wrong, I capped those and _they_ didn't leak then, yet the entire assembly did. I think the tees are getting stiff, I finally got it together once and it did not leak. The front passenger door lock also leaked, so I opened up the door and removed the element. It looked really grungy, so I supposed its diaphragms were torn. I disassembled the element and tubbed it, scrubbing with a bristle brush. Everything cleaned up nicely, so nicely that I couldn't see anything wrong with any of the four diaphragms. The rubber was still pretty 'live'. A mystery, I put it back together (all clean and warm) and it sealed. Same problem with the lines leaking, though, when it was in place. I tugged on the lines through the door hinge trying to make it worse, theorizing that there was a crack there, but then it stopped leaking altogether and I was unable to get it to leak thereafter. It's a bit of a mystery, but I think that the rubber is actually in pretty good shape (except for the one smoking gun in the trunk) and was just stiff and dirty from disuse so that it didn't quite seal in lots of places. I put the system back together and it worked great! Even the vacuum reservoir seems to be holding. Whether this system will hold vacuum for more than a few hours, though, remains to be seen. I made up a new moisture barrier for the passenger door and reassembled it. I still have to do the driver's door and put back the floor channels. I then went under the hood and cleaned up the vacuum piping, then put it in its final configuration. The MityVac shows no leaking of any of the vacuum consumers, except the key (brown) line when the key is off. (No leaks when it is on.) I started the car and all the vacuum stuff seemed to be working, and the car even shut off immediately with the key. Success! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] how to take apart w124 seats
I'm wanting to install seatcovers on my 300D, but I can't figure out how to take off the seatback to take off the armrest assembly to get the cover on. That was how I did it on my W123 300D, but this one, I can't figure it out. I unscrewed the seat back panel (2 screws), but couldn't pry off the back - the MB-Tex would just pull along with it. On some cars the armrest comes off from the outside. Could this be one? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers?
I'm going to go start the car this weekend, while it's warm. Since there has been so little interest,Ii think I'll use it while the weather is warm since it's still registered and insured, then just junk it when/if it quits. It still gets about 30 mpg. I have a Jeep which gets terrible mileage, and I'm going to buy another car, so at some point, probably this summer, I'll get rid of the MB. BTW, it's in Warren, MA. From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 20:29:36 -0500 Jim, Can you tell me again where it is so i can see how far i have to go? It does run right? Are you in a huge hurry to get it out of the way? It would be 3 or 4 weeks before I could get time to come pick it up. This is a navy blue 123 chasis right? Scrap price for cars here is $60 a ton so how's a couple hundred bucks sound? I think I could swing a roadtrip along with that. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Make an offer. From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:35:03 -0500 I'd pay more than scrap or junk price for it. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 3:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? If there is no interest in this car, it looks like curtains for it. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
Put me on the tentative list - thinking heating WVO? On 3/9/06, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if it comes on at 37, that would be great. I'll have to fiddle with it when I get back from vacation. You are on the list - don't know what they should go for. If he wants to get rid of them, should we offer $10 each? Comes with EVERYTHING you need (electrical and hose connectors, wires, etc) What do you think? May low ball at $5 each? Chris -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
Christopher McCann wrote: $105some labor, some washers, a BOLT, and some bushings (on the brake torsion bar). Not a creek, clank, clunk, click, or squeal. After replacing all the ball joints and now finally securing the brake torsion bar, she sounds JUST LIKE NEW on every bump, ramp and dip. A beautiful thing. Indy gave me a free Stanadyne in-line diesel fuel heater (it's new in box, but old, he has a TON of them: auto temp sensing, heats fuel prior to engine start). Haven't looked at the instructions - obviously goes BEFORE fuel filter. I live in MO, not MN...but I guess it can't hurt. Any thoughts? I figured if there was any interest on the list and since he has TONS of them, maybe we can buy a qty in builk for dirt cheap? That's if they're worth the trouble. Thanks all, At temps above zero, I've had NO trouble in cars without fuel heaters when using winterized fuel. The OM60x engines in my cars have fuel heaters and I believe they make a difference in REALLY cold weather (I've driven at temps down to 30 below F). There is NO advantage to heating fuel as long as it's warm enough to flow properly. When temps get much below zero, fuel flow becomes a problem with some fuel system designs (early VW diesels). With older Mercedes (pre OM61x engines), I've not had problems until temps got into the 20 below zero range (but starting at below zero was a real challenge with those engines). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers?
I take it you are turning down my offer?? I would love to offer you more but I just can't swing it right now. I still kick myself in the ass for selling 82 to Mac for $100!!! I would love to have it back for the summerI have a bunch of WVO to use up. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? I'm going to go start the car this weekend, while it's warm. Since there has been so little interest,Ii think I'll use it while the weather is warm since it's still registered and insured, then just junk it when/if it quits. It still gets about 30 mpg. I have a Jeep which gets terrible mileage, and I'm going to buy another car, so at some point, probably this summer, I'll get rid of the MB. BTW, it's in Warren, MA. From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 20:29:36 -0500 Jim, Can you tell me again where it is so i can see how far i have to go? It does run right? Are you in a huge hurry to get it out of the way? It would be 3 or 4 weeks before I could get time to come pick it up. This is a navy blue 123 chasis right? Scrap price for cars here is $60 a ton so how's a couple hundred bucks sound? I think I could swing a roadtrip along with that. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 6:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Make an offer. From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:35:03 -0500 I'd pay more than scrap or junk price for it. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 3:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1981 240D $1000 to the knackers? If there is no interest in this car, it looks like curtains for it. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] the others
I like the George Carlin bit on Driving (I'll try from memory) Have you ever noticed, when you're driving that all the people who are going SLOWER than you are are Idiots!? Striking a little closer to home, I have read countless posts on this and other MB lists, when discussing snow driving, that all of the other drivers are clueless on the subject, whereas the poster is a paragon of skill, knowledge and judgement. I could confess a few dopey things I've done in snow, starting with when I was a teenager. RLE
Re: [MBZ] the others
To make sure that my teenagers didn't become the others, I took them out to empty parking lots when we had snow and/or ice for slippery driving practice. All except my 18 yr. old son - we haven't had enough to drive on the last three years! With the drought though, it should be slippery enough next time it rains! On 3/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like the George Carlin bit on Driving (I'll try from memory) Have you ever noticed, when you're driving that all the people who are going SLOWER than you are are Idiots!? Striking a little closer to home, I have read countless posts on this and other MB lists, when discussing snow driving, that all of the other drivers are clueless on the subject, whereas the poster is a paragon of skill, knowledge and judgement. I could confess a few dopey things I've done in snow, starting with when I was a teenager. RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
I'm in that last one (MN). Have not had the 240D home here until just three weeks ago. I am expecting to not be able to use the thing when it gets very cold (until I get a block heater). The indy that installed my new (used) engine said that he removed, anti-siezed, and replaced the plug that accepts the factory heater. Thing that gets me is that the heater will benefit me at home, but if I take a trip somewhere, even to work let's say, and there is no plug in (which there won't be in most cases) I've got no heater and thus no start most likely. We don't plan on using the 240 in the winter if we can help it anyway. But there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. Thanks Brian 83 240D Chris wrote: BTW, WHERE are you? If it is regularly below freezing in winter...IA or north, even its nice in MO, GET A BLOCK HEATER AND FORGET ABOUT ALL THE OTHER GIZMOS - UNLESS it';s REALLY REALLY cold where you live, you don't need in-line fuel heaters, in-line coolant heaters and a block heater. That's for North Dakota and Alaska...maybe Minnesota,
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
In a few words - Mobil 1 oil, new glow plugs, new battery, and adjust the valves - you should not have much trouble starting it in MN without the block heater. (My 240D was purchased new in MN by my Grandfather). We don't plan on using the 240 in the winter if we can help it anyway. But there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. Thanks Brian 83 240D -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] the others
You're right. Ask anyone. They will tell you they are a good, or a great driver. People take pride in their driving skills. I'm wasnt' talking about honest mistakes, I was talking about purposeful behavior, or brainless habits. I just ran across this little sheet of info that came with my auto registration. I wonder if it's true. Seems to be designed to support the magic 55 mph limit. If it's true, it is very interesting. Time saved per trip at different speeds: For a five mile trip: 45 vs. 55 - you save 1 min. 13 sec. For a ten mile trip: 45 vs. 55 -you save 2 min. 25 sec. For a twenty mile trip: 45 vs. 55 - you save 4 min. 50 sec. For a five mile trip: 55 vs. 60 - you save 27 sec. For a ten mile trip: 55 vs. 60 - you save 55 sec. For a twenty mile trip: 55 vs. 60 - you save 1 min. 49 sec. For a five mile trip: 60 vs. 65 - you save 23 sec. For a ten mile trip: 60 vs. 65 - you save 46 sec. For a twenty mile trip: 60 vs. 65 - you save 1 min. 32 sec. Brian 83 240D R wrote: I have read countless posts on this and other MB lists, when discussing snow driving, that all of the other drivers are clueless on the subject, whereas the poster is a paragon of skill, knowledge and judgement. I could confess a few dopey things I've done in snow, starting with when I was a teenager.
[MBZ] worth at least 17k
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Re: [MBZ] wow
Man, I want that. Brian On 3/9/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Used-Mercedes-Benz-300d-1975_W0QQitemZ4620572811QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card
Look at USB ethernet or wireless to regain your networking. I have tried a few and they do a fine job on a non powered hub. IIRC, there are wireless adapters at Fry's too. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 07:00 AM, John Berryman wrote: Does anyone have an original Apple Airport card they are interested in selling or swapping for MB parts or whatever else? I see Airport Extreme cards all over but I can't use the Extreme card for my purposes. My house was hit by lightning in August and damaged a lot of stuff. Among the items damaged is an Apple DVSE 500MgHz iMac. The iMac lost the ability to network via ethernet and 1 of 2 FireWire ports. I also lost my hard wired router and replaced it with a Belkin wireless + 4 port router, as at the time that's the only one I could find. I never considered using it in wireless mode until now. I was either going to repair the old machine or give it to my buddy in Tn to replace an earlier tray-loading iMac that I gave him. He can only get to the internet via phone line. I would really love to keep this machine active on my home network as it is zipped up a bit and give him the DV 400 that I intended to give him. I can repair it with a replacement logic board with IO board attached as a second choice but it would be much easier to just go wireless. If anyone has any alternatives and/or the items I'm looking for, please let me know. Thanks, Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
New glow plugs are not hotter - they're just not burned out, crusted with insulating soot, etc. The newer parallel version is much more efficient (and perhaps hotter?) - there are conversion kits (IIRC) available - call Rusty. On 3/9/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's good to hear! There were actually klattas sold in this climate. We have adjusted valves, a new battery. I do know that there is a set of glows available that are somehow higher power for cold conditions? I had this and a bunch of other info. from the list stored away in another email account, but that account went away unexpectedly. The outfit that the acct. was with shall remain unnamed, but it contains the letters used in must switch now. Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a few words - Mobil 1 oil, new glow plugs, new battery, and adjust the valves - you should not have much trouble starting it in MN without the block heater. (My 240D was purchased new in MN by my Grandfather). We don't plan on using the 240 in the winter if we can help it anyway. But there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. Thanks Brian 83 240D -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] wow
How did that car drive 163k miles, and stay that clean under the hood??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Used-Mercedes-Benz-300d-1975_W0QQitemZ4620572811QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go
Re: [MBZ] 220D radiator in W115 240D
GO FOR IT! Not sure there was a giant difference at all in the 115 bodies related to radiator. The alternators set up... well the whole engine is not the same. Radiator should be swappable. If not, I will find one at the PnP On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 01:35 PM, kevin kraly wrote: I have the chance to get a 240D for nuttin! It's been crashed in the front resulting in a punctured radiator. Will my 220D rad fit into it? Also, are the rads any different between auto and manny tranny models? All that this 240 needs to be a runner is a functioning rad. The car is about 80 miles from me. Kevin in HIllsboro Oregon 1973 220D parting out ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
[MBZ] O ring on oil filter housing
On the 350 sdl, the oil filter housing has a large o ring. This is changed with every oil change. The new cross section (diameter) is 4 mm. This changes after 2,000 miles and becomes 3.5mm Problem: the last few o rings leak. The nuts are torqued to 23nm each. No change in the quality of oil from before the leak to after the leaks began. The housing has not been damaged or bent. Anyone with this problem? Any known solutions? Constantine
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
On Mar 9, 2006, at 9:52 PM, Marshall Booth wrote: I've not had problems until temps got into the 20 below zero range (but starting at below zero was a real challenge with those engines). Marshall I could only imagine. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] wow
Cuz I would almost bet it's only 62K and they are just assuming the 100K due to the age. Looks like a sweet car. Mike - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 11:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] wow How did that car drive 163k miles, and stay that clean under the hood??? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Used-Mercedes-Benz-300d-1975_W0QQitemZ4620572811QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] the others
On Mar 9, 2006, at 10:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I could confess a few dopey things I've done in snow, starting with when I was a teenager. RLE Same here, the first was in a trio of young teens 13-14 years old, taking my buddy's sleeping father's Comet to Mitchell Field to do some donut practice. The car was OK but the cops made me drive it back and woke the father up. Then they took the other 2 of us to our respective parents. I wrapped a 4-door Lincoln Continental around a tree showing my friend how cool it was to fishtail at high speeds. That was at 16 years. I gradually became more adept but there have been several I'm sure glad no one was coming from the other ways between then and now. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
On Mar 9, 2006, at 10:22 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Thing that gets me is that the heater will benefit me at home, but if I take a trip somewhere, even to work let's say, and there is no plug in (which there won't be in most cases) I've got no heater and thus no start most likely. We don't plan on using the 240 in the winter if we can help it anyway. But there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. Thanks Brian Brian, Use synthetic oil, have a good battery, glow-plugs and starter, make sure valves are adjusted a little loose and make sure your fuel is winterized. Your car should reliably start down to 0F and even below. A few glow cycles is also a must when it gets down there. It is also wise to crank, non-stop with the pedal floored until the engine is firing on enough cylinders to keep itself running. This can take quite a bit of cranking but it is necessary and the starter can handle it. If you carry a 50' and/or 100' extension cord you'd be surprised where you can plug in if needed. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Cheap paint booth
I am in a micro-climate that is plagued by subtle gusts of wind at the most inopportune moments. I have ended up rattle can painting the garden and curb more than the item intending to be painted. I am sure the booth would have allowed me to reduce by at least a can or two the refinish of bundts and the MBTex. Will really need it when Gump gets her new coat. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 05:51 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 3/7/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/139979639.html since we are cheap, why not supply our own? -- I think to most of the people on this list the term paint booth refers to the driveway on a fairly calm day. That's certainly what it means to me. And if I'm feeling especially proud of my craft I might shake the rattlecan for an extra second or two before getting started. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
Yup. I was actually talking about a type of glow plug that is a bit different in that it glows either hotter or longer or something that benefits one in the cold. I know someone will jump in here with what I'm talking about. And someone will probably jump down my throat. Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: New glow plugs are not hotter - they're just not burned out, crusted with insulating soot, etc. The newer parallel version is much more efficient (and perhaps hotter?) - there are conversion kits (IIRC) available - call Rusty. On 3/9/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's good to hear! There were actually klattas sold in this climate. We have adjusted valves, a new battery. I do know that there is a set of glows available that are somehow higher power for cold conditions? I had this and a bunch of other info. from the list stored away in another email account, but that account went away unexpectedly. The outfit that the acct. was with shall remain unnamed, but it contains the letters used in must switch now. Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a few words - Mobil 1 oil, new glow plugs, new battery, and adjust the valves - you should not have much trouble starting it in MN without the block heater. (My 240D was purchased new in MN by my Grandfather). We don't plan on using the 240 in the winter if we can help it anyway. But there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. Thanks Brian 83 240D -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] wow
Wonder how close to $10k it gets. My vote is for too close. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 08:08 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Man, I want that. Brian On 3/9/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
Ah! thanks. Yeah, I read in the owner's manual a couple interesting things on cold weather starting: They said not to interrupt the starting procedure, otherwise you may not get it started, or words to that effect. And they said to pump it three times before cranking, and I forget whether they said to hold it to the floor or not, and yes, to keep the starter running 'til it the engine is running smoothly. Interestingly, the indy that did my engine swap said, when I asked him the best way to start in the coldest conditions, not to touch the pedal at all, period. But then again, cold to him is 30's. At any rate, I will certainly take your word and try your suggested method! I discovered a few things in getting the old ill-fated engine to start, one of which was to keep that starter engaged 'til the thing was running adequately. This was counter to what I was used to. ALSO: Seasoned dieseler, don't jump on me, but I want to ask what the effect of feathering the pedal during starting and while the thing is trying to get going. I don't have an understanding of the workings of the system like I do the workings of a carbureted gas engine, which actually squirts fuel with each pump via the accelerator pump. And thanks for the tip on the long extension cord. Will do. Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 9, 2006, at 10:22 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Thing that gets me is that the heater will benefit me at home, but if I take a trip somewhere, even to work let's say, and there is no plug in (which there won't be in most cases) I've got no heater and thus no start most likely. We don't plan on using the 240 in the winter if we can help it anyway. But there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. Thanks Brian Brian, Use synthetic oil, have a good battery, glow-plugs and starter, make sure valves are adjusted a little loose and make sure your fuel is winterized. Your car should reliably start down to 0F and even below. A few glow cycles is also a must when it gets down there. It is also wise to crank, non-stop with the pedal floored until the engine is firing on enough cylinders to keep itself running. This can take quite a bit of cranking but it is necessary and the starter can handle it. If you carry a 50' and/or 100' extension cord you'd be surprised where you can plug in if needed. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
On Mar 9, 2006, at 11:02 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: That's good to hear! There were actually klattas sold in this climate. We have adjusted valves, a new battery. I do know that there is a set of glows available that are somehow higher power for cold conditions? Brian, Where do you live and what is the lowest temperature in Winter? I live in a real cold area where it commonly gets below 0 and I have seen -36F. You will be OK with getting started and such, follow the advice you get here from those of us who do it all Winter every Winter . My 190D Euro has no block heater yet and started at -18F, just recently. I normally don't plug any of them in unless it looks like it will be below zero. My wife gets them going every time too, I gave her the low-down when I gave her first MB diesel to her. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
John, I live in SE Minnesota. Yes, it's southern MN, but it is cold, especially when wind chill is factored in (it is a windy region and the wind chill factors usually result in the same feel as up north MN, which doesn't get as much wind - this according to the weather reports on TV). We are very familiar with sub-zero. Each winter we can look forward to quite a few days below zero and some teens and twenties below (wind not factored in), and of course, if you want to talk abnormalities, we can match anyone but Alaska. I remember some 70 below wind chills. Big adjustment for an AZ boy. I've been here some 6 or 7 winters. Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 9, 2006, at 11:02 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: That's good to hear! There were actually klattas sold in this climate. We have adjusted valves, a new battery. I do know that there is a set of glows available that are somehow higher power for cold conditions? Brian, Where do you live and what is the lowest temperature in Winter? I live in a real cold area where it commonly gets below 0 and I have seen -36F. You will be OK with getting started and such, follow the advice you get here from those of us who do it all Winter every Winter . My 190D Euro has no block heater yet and started at -18F, just recently. I normally don't plug any of them in unless it looks like it will be below zero. My wife gets them going every time too, I gave her the low-down when I gave her first MB diesel to her. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card
On Mar 9, 2006, at 11:12 PM, redghost wrote: Look at USB ethernet Are there FireWire adapters too? or wireless to regain your networking. This is what I would prefer to do I have tried a few and they do a fine job on a non powered hub. IIRC, there are wireless adapters at Fry's too. I'll see if I can find their website. I have not seen a third party card that replaces Apple's Airport card. The machine we're discussing has no expansion slots, just an internal adapter and antenna for the Airport card. It is an iMac built in 2001. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
On Mar 9, 2006, at 11:21 PM, OK Don wrote: New glow plugs are not hotter - they're just not burned out, crusted with insulating soot, etc. The newer parallel version is much more efficient (and perhaps hotter?) - there are conversion kits (IIRC) available - call Rusty. There is an afterglow kit, Brian's car had parallel GPs from the factory. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] O ring on oil filter housing
On Mar 9, 2006, at 11:36 PM, Constantine N. Polites wrote: On the 350 sdl, the oil filter housing has a large o ring. This is changed with every oil change. The new cross section (diameter) is 4 mm. This changes after 2,000 miles and becomes 3.5mm Problem: the last few o rings leak. The nuts are torqued to 23nm each. No change in the quality of oil from before the leak to after the leaks began. The housing has not been damaged or bent. Anyone with this problem? Any known solutions? Constantine I never had one leak. I coat the new o-ring with grease before installation and clean around the studs. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
On Mar 10, 2006, at 12:43 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: John, I live in SE Minnesota. Yes, it's southern MN, but it is cold, especially when wind chill is factored in (it is a windy region and the wind chill factors usually result in the same feel as up north MN, which doesn't get as much wind - this according to the weather reports on TV). We are very familiar with sub-zero. Each winter we can look forward to quite a few days below zero and some teens and twenties below (wind not factored in), and of course, if you want to talk abnormalities, we can match anyone but Alaska. I remember some 70 below wind chills. Big adjustment for an AZ boy. I've been here some 6 or 7 winters. Brian 83 240D You can definitely benefit from what I posted earlier. A little extra valve clearance on the intakes makes a difference. The exhaust valves have enough at the normal setting.Once you get it right, you'll be fine. I keep some kero around and if I think about it I throw a few gallons in the tank and take a little ride a night or two before real low temps (Like 25 below). Just pushing the odds a little further in my favor. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 55 vs 70
For a twenty mile trip: 60 vs. 65 - you save 1 min. 32 sec. Lets be a little more realistic. Seattle to Portland, OR 275 miles @55mph.5 hours @70mph.3 hours 55 minutes One hour five minutes more exposure to other cars. You know, those other incompetents. RLE
Re: [MBZ] O ring on oil filter housing
Problem: the last few o rings leak. The nuts are torqued to 23nm each. No change in the quality of oil from before the leak to after the leaks began. The housing has not been damaged or bent. Any chance there's another old hard flat O-ring mashed up in there? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads
All the people I work with and my neighbors are on their second or third cars. Total cost for two brand new cars is in the range of 40-65k plus interest cost for some.. they always tease me about my car is under repair most of the times but I tell them in 12 years since I owned the car, I have not put 50-60k plus interest cost into repairs ..I feel I am ahead of this game. On the other hand, there are business tools to answer this question under a lot of best guess estimates My gut reaction from the worst to the best case is about above average cost but slowly decreasing over time to a reasonable amount. For example, last year on the 300 TD total cost was $250, year before $800.00 and this year so far $1,261.00 an average of $770.00 dollars driving 30k a year. .0257 cost per mile. If I figure in a engine overhaul, $1,000.00 per cylinder plus others additional the estimate is $6,000.00 next year ...which comes out to be average of $2077.00 per year or .069 per mileage Take the cost of a purchase of another MB . and you can do the math and estimate repair cost Bill 1981 300 TD p.s. major work is done in Canada like $1,261.00 bill at a MB dealer Price quote in New England was $2,200.00 to $2,500 Take a vacation, have the car repaired and return home is about the same in the USA beware, dollar is falling I started this when $1.00 USA dollar is equal to $1.55 Canadian, now it's $1.00 USA dollar is $1.145 Canadian plus the %15 tax Shop rate MB dealers in Canada is about $85.00 USA dollars per hour Rick Knoble wrote: With all due respect, a cheap BMW is much more expensive. ;) I can second that! Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] O ring on oil filter housing
A long time ago, 8 years or so, had a major oil leak on the housing the garage had it towed and found out the o-ring did not seat properly, a defect installed another o-ring and many miles of happy driving . Bill 1981 300 TD Jim Cathey wrote: Problem: the last few o rings leak. The nuts are torqued to 23nm each. No change in the quality of oil from before the leak to after the leaks began. The housing has not been damaged or bent. Any chance there's another old hard flat O-ring mashed up in there? -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] looking for airport cards
Does anyone have an original Apple Airport card they are interested in selling or swapping for MB parts or whatever else? I see Airport Extreme cards all over but I can't use the Extreme card for my purposes. Contact me off list i didn't see you emails i have original apple and clone cards (not cheap) i repair macs thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins www.javaphoto.com www.javacycles.com payment by all major credit cards or by paypal Java Photo Java Bajaj Cycles 107 Paradise Boulevard Athens, Georgia 30607 706 354-0988 3-6 pm or later (eastern time) 706 354-8877 fax SKYPE: macjava iCHAT/AIM: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[MBZ] the free? 240D
I got a little more info on the car. It's a pea green manny tranny 240D with a little more crunch 'n munch than just the rad. It needs some fixing/replacement done to the driver's side front fender, front door and the rear passenger's window. This is not so bad, but the kicker is that they mentioned a price of $50 for the car, keys and title. I told them that I would accept their ORIGINAL OFFER for me to have the car for nothing. I'm waiting to find out if they decide to go for it. It's not cool to first say it's free and then offer it for $50. Perhaps the MB Gods are thinking it over? Kevin in HIllsboro Oregon 1973 220D
Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon
Now come on over and swap some parts over for me when you get some time! Actually, I'm looking forward to getting this 240D and having some fun with it. I'm glad that you're having some fun with yours! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1973 220D
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
Zoltan Finks wrote: Interestingly, the indy that did my engine swap said, when I asked him the best way to start in the coldest conditions, not to touch the pedal at all, period. Maybe if you had the manual idle control and you turned it up at startup. I was reading up on the 60x pumps and it seems that there is a special startup mode built into the governor, that is engaged by pumping the pedal once while the engine isn't turning. I suspect the older cars have it too.
[MBZ] Anybody Want This Car?
Before I put it up on eBay, want to offer for the group: Below is description. Email me direct if you want pictures [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hate to see it go, this car is what started my affair with MB diesels, but I am not a two car guy and now I can concentrate on my 1979 240D. With three kids and a garage I can hardly fit my lawn mower in, well...I would like to get $300 Regards Tom Scordato Vin 123 130 12 04 3707 Motor number 617 912 12 0191 87 Up for sale is a Mercedes Benz 1977 300D, naturally aspirated 3.0-liter non-turbo, and 123 chassis automobile. Car has 270K miles on it. I have owned the car for the last 100K miles since November of 2002. This car was my daily driver until two weeks ago. I believe there is something wrong with my #5 cylinder. Could be an injector, but could also be something more severe such as valves, piston or connecting rod. I do not know. Car is drivable, but I do not recommend it until problem is resolved. A lot of blue smoke and no power up hills. So towing it might be an option. Your choice. I do not have the time to figure out the problem right now. My Mercedes 1979 240D diesel will be my new driver and prime concern now. 1977 300D is being sold for parts or if you want to repair engine and have some fun/invest some time you can do it and possibly rebuild engine and a have a good driver. There is an abundance of used engines on the market in various shapes and conditions, my estimates are you could drop one of these in turnkey price including used engine with used ancillaries in the range of $750 to $1,500. For the last 100K miles existing engine only saw Mobil one synthetic, changed along with fuel filters every 10,000 miles. I do not have a recent compression test. I have no service records for the first 185K miles of this cars life. All my service records will be available if you want them at time of purchase. Car has many new parts; the famous HVAC II system servo valve is less than a year old and was bought new from for over $500 smackers. The heavy-duty Bilestein shocks have less than 35K miles (they go for 150K +/- miles) were installed last year, $ 200 there. Set of 4 Tires are 65 k all season radial tires and have around 5,000 miles on them worth $300 dollars. New Propeller Shaft Flex plates, installed not more than three weeks ago are new. Starter is over sized Bosch (for 300D turbo) unit and is strong. Battery is an interstate about three years old but is going strong. Vacuum door lock rubber units have all been replaced, but door locks just went out after I replaced some of the vacuum tubing. Engine has up dated pencil type glow plug conversion, about 15K miles ago Transmission shifts well and has for the last 100K miles been serviced every 50K with Mobile 1 fully synthetic tranny fluid. Back end suspension is ok. Differential has seen full synthetic for the last 100K miles. Brake system recently flushed and has seen full synthetic for the last 100K miles. Brakes and rotors and calipers are in fine shape. New windshield seal and rear window seal. Interior is in fine shape. Driver seat has been overhauled. Numerous other things/parts has been done to the car too much to list. Much money, time and TLC has gone into this vehicle. Car needs upper control arms ($80 in parts not installed plus torsion bar bushings $5) from my recent alignment inspection. Car has some rust in the usual 123 areas, has some minor water leaks if it rains and the wind blow 50 plus mph. Overall paint job is in good shape. Car also needs a speedo cable, speedometer was recently overhauled. Body repair work has been done around the front fender wells not body shop quality but holding its own. Pa inspection was up in February of 2006, but I do a pre inspection and the only thing it needed to pass was the upper control arms and the torsion bar bushings. Payment terms: Paid in full within 7 days of auction, pay pal, money order, cash or certified check only. Pick up will be within 30 calendar days of end of auction Pick up and delivery is by others. Car has a clean title. I reserve the right to end this auction at any time prior to the eBay end time. Car is sold as is where is with no warrantees or guarantees implied.
Re: [MBZ] how to take apart w124 seats
Alex wrote:the usual broken 124 headrest issue
Can you please elaborate? I have a '91 and the headrests are fine - they
even work with the buttons in the doors - should I expect a problem with to
arise?
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, '91 300D Turbo)
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From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] how to take apart w124 seats
On 3/9/06, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm wanting to install seatcovers on my 300D, but I can't figure out how
to
take off the seatback to take off the armrest assembly to get the cover
on.
That was how I did it on my W123 300D, but this one, I can't figure it
out.
I unscrewed the seat back panel (2 screws), but couldn't pry off the back
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the MB-Tex would just pull along with it.
If it's like an '87, the Tex on the side panels wraps around the back and
is
held under tension in a little gutter at the edge of the panel. To get
it
loose you have to put something like a kitchen knife or broad-bladed
screwdriver into the channel at the lower side and pry out the edge. Push
in on the back panel (towards the front of the car) while prying to
relieve
the tension on the side panel. Once you get it started it will unzip
all
the way up easily. It's easier to do the outer sides first. (Although I
don't think I've ever had the back panels all the way off now that I think
about it. I had to get in there to fix the usual broken 124 headrest
issue,
but I had plenty of room to work just undoing the outer edge of each back
panel and swinging it out of the way.)
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo
'93 Isuzu Trooper
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Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
My POW (place of work) installed an outdoor outlet for me...now we have 4 employees with MB diesels and have to fight over the 2 outlets - look at the problems I caused for myself by converting them! Once the engine is hot, it takes a while to chill down to the point that it is hard to start, although when it gets REALLY cold, it chills pretty quickly. In Canada, there are outlets at supermarkets, McDonald's - all over, for the gas cars too. Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in that last one (MN). Have not had the 240D home here until just three weeks ago. I am expecting to not be able to use the thing when it gets very cold (until I get a block heater). The indy that installed my new (used) engine said that he removed, anti-siezed, and replaced the plug that accepts the factory heater. Thing that gets me is that the heater will benefit me at home, but if I take a trip somewhere, even to work let's say, and there is no plug in (which there won't be in most cases) I've got no heater and thus no start most likely. We don't plan on using the 240 in the winter if we can help it anyway. But there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. Thanks Brian 83 240D Chris wrote: BTW, WHERE are you? If it is regularly below freezing in winter...IA or north, even its nice in MO, GET A BLOCK HEATER AND FORGET ABOUT ALL THE OTHER GIZMOS - UNLESS it';s REALLY REALLY cold where you live, you don't need in-line fuel heaters, in-line coolant heaters and a block heater. That's for North Dakota and Alaska...maybe Minnesota, ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 14:33:39 2006 Received: from uproxy.gmail.com ([66.249.92.193]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FHigU-0001qM-Mw for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:33:39 + Received: by uproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id u2so358158uge for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:33:37 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:mime-version:content-type; b=Vn6dphH4/Z5y8coal4mZKj+wYaR8VGrfZq2urebDqErZMFhare4JpnKIGsAquHOPN5AV1sz3wfR2fWJNFMxfo06mgz0EnikElT7orV7fH3hjQCqPsUtYXwL6iVN/H04VewuWjRPAd2fq3lGIMfxPZU2TKNcgLIM5ly89Y1tqCDQ= Received: by 10.66.243.20 with SMTP id q20mr1977093ugh; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:33:36 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.66.225.20 with HTTP; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:33:36 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:33:36 -0600 From: Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: [MBZ] W123/OM617 parts for sale X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:33:39 - All, After selling my 1984 300D several months ago, I finally got around to goin= g over my parts pile in the garage. Got a bunch of odds and ends. If anyone i= s intereseted in any of this stuff, make me an offer. If there's no interest here, it's off to Ebay for the lot. 4 OSRAM console/dash bulbs 1 door check strap, not new but in good shape approx 11 feet of fuel line in three pieces (~7 ft, ~3 ft, and ~1 ft) 1 lug wrench, official MB, relatively new 2 turbo drain O-rings (004 997 53 48) 1 oil pan, new (115 010 04 28) 2 rubber air cleaner mounts 1 transmission modulator pushrod, new (126 277 93 75) 1 transmission modulator seal, new (014 997 11 48) 1 transmission front pump gasket, new (126 271 12 80) 1 transmission
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
BERU sells an EXCELLENT kit (which required special glow plugs and a new (but cheap) relay). THese plugs get hotter faster, glow while starting and glow for up to 3 minutes after starting to reduce emissions and, I imagine, even out the engine right after start. Have them in my SD - THEY ARE GREAT! Chris Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's good to hear! There were actually klattas sold in this climate. We have adjusted valves, a new battery. I do know that there is a set of glows available that are somehow higher power for cold conditions? I had this and a bunch of other info. from the list stored away in another email account, but that account went away unexpectedly. The outfit that the acct. was with shall remain unnamed, but it contains the letters used in must switch now. Brian 83 240D On 3/9/06, OK Don wrote: In a few words - Mobil 1 oil, new glow plugs, new battery, and adjust the valves - you should not have much trouble starting it in MN without the block heater. (My 240D was purchased new in MN by my Grandfather). We don't plan on using the 240 in the winter if we can help it anyway. But there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. Thanks Brian 83 240D -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 14:34:31 2006 Received: from web32805.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.35]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FHihL-0001w5-8B for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:34:31 + Received: (qmail 34476 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Mar 2006 14:34:28 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=1RfHb7PN7TEhWKdaYTPEaIoHNk6Tv1f7nIa9HNWzgy5ZjMo2v3hq7SUhQNTV5CgWFxW2ccMvROS0uqEifRxs0T/yYncF61RDbaKxnkHFdTb722n6AbIgD7BTK+iIhK8YcrkX78DPkpk7Kw8ndipJDlrIKyGHYI/coWnlT0PyEPw= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [198.51.119.130] by web32805.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:34:28 PST Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:34:28 -0800 (PST) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] cold weather paranoia X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:34:31 - If you've got access to electricity near your car theres a bunch of things you can do to get it to start even without a block heater. Although considering what they cost (cheap) I think you'd ought to get one. If that plug has been out get one soon so it doesn't have time to corrode and get annoying. Anyway as Jim Cathy is fond of mentioning you could take a hairdryer or heat gun and shoot it in the intake. That'll get you going pretty easy. Other ideas include a magnetic stick on heater (extremely inefficient) or electric blanket over the engine (be careful of fire), but all in all the block heater is the best idea. I'm not so lucky as
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater
Remember that windchill doesn't effect your car... I live at 1100' (the highest elevation city in New England) and love to hear the idiots on the Boston news talking about frigid conditions at 20F. Its always at least 10 degrees colder in Gardner and since we're on top of a hill its always windy. I got a radio controlled plane a couple years ago for Christmas but I rarely get to fly it, seems like whenever I'm ready to fly its way to windy... -Curt Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:43:52 -0600 From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free) To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 John, I live in SE Minnesota. Yes, it's southern MN, but it is cold, especially when wind chill is factored in (it is a windy region and the wind chill factors usually result in the same feel as up north MN, which doesn't get as much wind - this according to the weather reports on TV). We are very familiar with sub-zero. Each winter we can look forward to quite a few days below zero and some teens and twenties below (wind not factored in), and of course, if you want to talk abnormalities, we can match anyone but Alaska. I remember some 70 below wind chills. Big adjustment for an AZ boy. I've been here some 6 or 7 winters. Brian 83 240D - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 14:47:11 2006 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FHitb-0003Sd-RW for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:47:11 + Received: from dogear.com (IP-206-63-94-251.progress.wi-fi.windwireless.net [206.63.94.251] (may be forged)) by mxa.windwireless.net (8.12.9/8.12.9) with ESMTP id k2AEllmA005229 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:47:47 -0800 Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:47:12 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Virus-Scan: smtp-vilter X-SMTP-Vilter-Version: 1.1.0rc2 X-SMTP-Vilter-Backend: Clam AntiVirus Daemon (clamd) X-SMTP-Vilter-Status: clean X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-2.0rc4 (mxa.windwireless.net [199.164.167.40]); Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:47:48 -0800 (PST) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] cold weather paranoia X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:47:12 - Anyway as Jim Cathey is fond of mentioning you could take a hairdryer or heat gun and shoot it in the intake. That'll get you going pretty easy. On the Unimog it's a lot easier, since you can sit in the driver's seat and point the gun at the air intake snorkel. It's metal, too, so the heat gun is unlikely to do any damage even if mishandled. This'd be a lot harder on a car where, if alone, you'd have to hang the thing on the front by itself. -- Jim
[MBZ] W123 parts wanted
Anybody got a U-Pull (-priced, anyway) right front fender molding? Also need two ivory-ish hubcaps, but I hold out less hope for those. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads
I've been taking car repair vacations for quite awhile now. Every year when we go to camp for a week I try to schedule in a repair on my pickup. Why? $30/hr labor is why. The quality of the work is excellent and the guy appreciates it when I tip him $50. I appreciate coming out $200-$300 ahead... Couple years ago I had the radiator done, got it online for an outstanding price (although its leaking now, maybe it wasn't such a great deal) and had it installed with new hoses, thermostat and a coolant flush and refill with fresh for like $80. If I keep the Dakota (185k) it'll need a replacement transfer case and probably transmission before too long (I think 185k on the trans is pretty dammed good) plus some body work. If I decide to go that route it'll be a 2 week vacation I think... -Curt Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 02:11:07 -0500 From: Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Bill 1981 300 TD p.s. major work is done in Canada like $1,261.00 bill at a MB dealer Price quote in New England was $2,200.00 to $2,500 Take a vacation, have the car repaired and return home is about the same in the USA beware, dollar is falling I started this when $1.00 USA dollar is equal to $1.55 Canadian, now it's $1.00 USA dollar is $1.145 Canadian plus the %15 tax Shop rate MB dealers in Canada is about $85.00 USA dollars per hour - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 14:54:56 2006 Received: from mxa.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.40]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FHj16-0004FJ-5a for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:54:56 + Received: from dogear.com (IP-206-63-94-251.progress.wi-fi.windwireless.net [206.63.94.251] (may be forged)) by mxa.windwireless.net (8.12.9/8.12.9) with ESMTP id k2AEtWmA006891 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:55:32 -0800 Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:54:56 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Virus-Scan: smtp-vilter X-SMTP-Vilter-Version: 1.1.0rc2 X-SMTP-Vilter-Backend: Clam AntiVirus Daemon (clamd) X-SMTP-Vilter-Status: clean X-Greylist: Sender IP whitelisted, not delayed by milter-greylist-2.0rc4 (mxa.windwireless.net [199.164.167.40]); Fri, 10 Mar 2006 06:55:32 -0800 (PST) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 14:54:56 - Remember that windchill doesn't effect your car... It does, in that it will take your car down to ambient temperature faster. That is, if it's cold _and_ windy enough it won't matter that you drove your car to work in the morning, it still might not start to go home if all the heat has been sucked out again. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] the free? 240D
Is it also a 115? Why not swap its engine into your 220D? -Curt Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 23:54:21 -0800 From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] the free? 240D To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original I got a little more info on the car. It's a pea green manny tranny 240D with a little more crunch 'n munch than just the rad. It needs some fixing/replacement done to the driver's side front fender, front door and the rear passenger's window. This is not so bad, but the kicker is that they mentioned a price of $50 for the car, keys and title. I told them that I would accept their ORIGINAL OFFER for me to have the car for nothing. I'm waiting to find out if they decide to go for it. It's not cool to first say it's free and then offer it for $50. Perhaps the MB Gods are thinking it over? Kevin in HIllsboro Oregon 1973 220D - Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 15:08:52 2006 Received: from web32806.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.36]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FHjEU-0005i8-7B for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:08:52 + Received: (qmail 32390 invoked by uid 60001); 10 Mar 2006 15:08:41 - DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=s1024; d=yahoo.com; h=Message-ID:Received:Date:From:Subject:To:In-Reply-To:MIME-Version:Content-Type:Content-Transfer-Encoding; b=WqIgQ+v2p5tf7VLvXiAH/EMDKNmn5e1F6C1SBABRz0266C3zWWSfvdkJyd+6h0tRj8ZRQ7cqtawpnR4m5IrvDu4o4ybWDFA3w6qtBW27sQMxclTjhIWrchKI9zX8owwJpbtYR2GyhecxQ8YPcnODIak4nyH4V27ZUrWfwn9u8wk= ; Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [198.51.119.130] by web32806.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:08:41 PST Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:08:41 -0800 (PST) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: [MBZ] missing emails X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:08:52 - The last couple days I seem to be not getting all the emails from the list. I know this because yesterday for instance I only saw one digest all day. Today I see a post from Jim Cathy replied to that I never saw in the first place. Is this some plot of my employer to improve my productivity? -Curt - Yahoo! Mail Use Photomail to share photos without annoying attachments. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 15:25:35 2006 Received: from rwcrmhc12.comcast.net ([204.127.192.82]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FHjUl-0007Lx-6M for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:25:35 + Received: from [192.168.1.2] (c-24-3-195-27.hsd1.pa.comcast.net[24.3.195.27]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc12) with ESMTP id 20060310152531m1200mjcdae; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:25:31 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:25:29 -0500 From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine User-Agent: Thunderbird 1.5 (Windows/20051201) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free) X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help:
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
Zoltan Finks wrote: Ah! thanks. Yeah, I read in the owner's manual a couple interesting things on cold weather starting: They said not to interrupt the starting procedure, otherwise you may not get it started, or words to that effect. And they said to pump it three times before cranking, and I forget whether they said to hold it to the floor or not, and yes, to keep the starter running 'til it the engine is running smoothly. Interestingly, the indy that did my engine swap said, when I asked him the best way to start in the coldest conditions, not to touch the pedal at all, period. But then again, cold to him is 30's. At any rate, I will certainly take your word and try your suggested method! I discovered a few things in getting the old ill-fated engine to start, one of which was to keep that starter engaged 'til the thing was running adequately. This was counter to what I was used to. ALSO: Seasoned dieseler, don't jump on me, but I want to ask what the effect of feathering the pedal during starting and while the thing is trying to get going. I don't have an understanding of the workings of the system like I do the workings of a carbureted gas engine, which actually squirts fuel with each pump via the accelerator pump. And thanks for the tip on the long extension cord. Will do. What is it about following what Mercedes says about cold starting that you don't understand and why don't you want to follow what they recommend? They REALLY have started more Mercedes under worse conditions than almost anybody else!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] O ring on oil filter housing
Constantine N. Polites wrote: On the 350 sdl, the oil filter housing has a large o ring. This is changed with every oil change. The new cross section (diameter) is 4 mm. This changes after 2,000 miles and becomes 3.5mm Problem: the last few o rings leak. The nuts are torqued to 23nm each. No change in the quality of oil from before the leak to after the leaks began. The housing has not been damaged or bent. Anyone with this problem? Any known solutions? Never measured a new on or old one. Never needed to. The first thing I'd do is change brands of filter (who supply the O ring) or purchase some from a dealer to see if they give problems. I have NEVER had any problem with a leak there UNLESS someone didn't remove the old O ring so there were two on the filter or didn't put any on. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
[MBZ] almost new muffler - Eberspaecher - $75
For: 300TE 300 TE 4-matic ab 89 Merc 300 TE-24 - I think that means 300TE W124, since 1989...? 280TE E280 320TE E320 200TE 220TE ab 92 - 220 TE from 1992 on E250D E300D Kombi (what's a Kombi???) Affiliation - it's mine and I'm selling it. It was on my 300TD when I bought it. Was not on it for long. Will send pics to whomever is interesting. Looks practically brand new. It came off when I got a total brand new exhaust system from Mercedes due to trap oxidizer recall. Piece of the ceramic trap can break off and lodge in things like your turbo and your muffler too, I guess. BUT the trap was gutted (and welded shut VERY well) beofre this muffler was put on, so there is no damage to it that way. It DOES NOT seems that this muffler belonged on a 300TD, but it worked well for the short time it was there. Shipping is actual cost to ship via UPS. Let me know if you want to see pics. Thanks, CM Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 15:51:57 2006 Received: from nproxy.gmail.com ([64.233.182.199]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FHju9-0001PT-Rf for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:51:57 + Received: by nproxy.gmail.com with SMTP id n29so544897nfc for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:51:45 -0800 (PST) DomainKey-Signature: a=rsa-sha1; q=dns; c=nofws; s=beta; d=gmail.com; h=received:message-id:date:from:to:subject:in-reply-to:mime-version:content-type:references; b=cMx/njPsoOPnJ2AljuLrTSnHyNx68CT/+yHz2pZshBzKskstem1qWGiRgNmv5GyD8IFcUfIxw7CfsKpDwEeCsH9+CGVxrllEAR1YKN2E5UwkPfYObGbXGL3M6DNsB7QfXlFYfuz/4XSCyAaI9qq4XBMrVK0iC2ZEQOumgYL6amA= Received: by 10.48.43.13 with SMTP id q13mr382537nfq; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:51:44 -0800 (PST) Received: by 10.49.31.8 with HTTP; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 07:51:44 -0800 (PST) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:51:44 -0500 From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.6 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 15:51:57 - what's so special about Fry's? I've never been to one, but then again I don't buy from retailers much any more. On 3/10/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It should be illegal for westcoasters to torture eastcoasters with the mere mention of Fry's. I'd give you all the CompUSA's on the planet for o= ne Fry's. -Curt Date: Thu, 9 Mar 2006 20:12:26 -0800 From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3DUS-ASCII; format=3Dflowed Look at USB ethernet or wireless to regain your networking. I have tried a few and they do a fine job on a non powered hub. IIRC, there are wireless adapters at Fry's too. - Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card
They're the Wal-Mart of electronics. We have them here in Texas...the nearest being about 5 minutes from my house. p. Sunil Hari wrote: what's so special about Fry's? I've never been to one, but then again I don't buy from retailers much any more. On 3/10/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It should be illegal for westcoasters to torture eastcoasters with the mere mention of Fry's. I'd give you all the CompUSA's on the planet for one Fry's. -Curt
Re: [MBZ] W126 rear Window
The trim is pulled out after the window and rubber are out of the car. It bends VERY easily and looks like crap when it does. IIRC I did something cheap and used a couple of bits of high density foam (you could also make little rolls of electrical tape) and use it to hold the wire in the moulding (in the water channel). On my 210 I just stashed the antenna on top of a steel part underneath the package shelf. I get decent reception and it is pretty stealth. -j.
Re: [MBZ] Chain Stretch?
On Thu, 9 Mar 2006, Chuck Landenberger wrote: A timing chain gets longer because of wear of its component metal parts causing its length to increase, not due to any flexibility of its parts The tensioner has to be replaced (or reset if you are cheap) when the chain is replaced. That is stretch. I've seen BICYCLE chains that are longer than their replacement with the same number of links. (Let them go too long and you'll be replacing the chainrings and cogs when you do the chain.) -j.
Re: [MBZ] OT: 1988 Caprice Classic half track/ice fishing vehicle
The Red Green show? It's hilarious! On 3/9/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes! Love the Red Green! Brian On 3/9/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: R A Bennell wrote: Now, you know, you have to admit it is kinda neat - and it went for under a grand. It's extremely clever and also frightening at the same time. It looks like something Red Green would come up with. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card
I am not into Mac's, but is this what you are talking about?? http://shop4.outpost.com/search?search_type=regularsqxts=1query_string=airportcat=46974submit.x=7submit.y=14 Seems a little pricy. but then I know nothing of Mac's... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
Re: [MBZ] Block Heater Yes or no
Been following the Block Heater yes or no controversy. My .02 First my credentials 300SD 1979 driving daily between Montpelier VT and Montreal in up to (down to -30) Ungaraged car. I used a block heater. In most cases without it, won't start after overnight But will start leaving at work w/o plug in. BUT If plug available will use it. Rationale: Even if you COULD get by without it, Why not have the oil more warm and available. Seems to me, cheap insurance on the engine life. Cold Weather true story. Once at Montreal Airport Hilton, the temp was about -40 which is the temp at which Celsius and Farenheit scales are the same, which is also common knowledge to anyone living in this region. It was really cold, and windy too. I was waiting along with others in the lobby for some reason, and various people would enter and a gust of frigid air would immediately negate any effect the hotel's heating system had built up since the last entry. The desk clerk was a bit of a clown. The temperature was a matter of public knowledge that night. When one new patron entered, and exclaimed Man it's COLD out there. The clerk, innocently said, How cold?. The person entering said Forty Below. The clerk, again innocently, Is that Celsius or Farenheit, baiting him for the expected reply, It's the SAME. But this patron obviously didn't know that, and instead exclaims, Who Cares?, which if you think about it, is a much better reply. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/278 - Release Date: 3/9/2006
[MBZ] ALDA Shaft seal and O-ring
Would anyone know where I can get a replacement shaft seal and O-ring for the ALDA? Thanks * This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication and destroy all copies. *
Re: [MBZ] worth at least 17k
Maybe 17K rupees. It needs a complete cosmetic restoration and who knows what else... I also personally hate black interiors, even more so when the the front AND the rear seat leather is cracked. :(( On 3/9/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-red-black-1970-Mercedes-Benz-300SEL-6-3-W109-M100-SUNROOF_W0QQitemZ4620329136QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] wow
I had an even nicer one that was mittlerot (med. red) - stunning color! It also had a Becker GP radio with the search bar. Too cool for words... Sold it for $8500 in 1984 after driving it 1 year. On 3/10/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonder how close to $10k it gets. My vote is for too close. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 08:08 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Man, I want that. Brian On 3/9/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
[MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD
My replacement Hirschmann antenna on the 1983 300TD is great except that the middle position controlled by the switch no longer is operative. Is there any way to rectify this? There is a Baltimore FM station that I can receive only in the half-way down/up position. Andrew 1983 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD
andrew strasfogel wrote: My replacement Hirschmann antenna on the 1983 300TD is great except that the middle position controlled by the switch no longer is operative. Is there any way to rectify this? There is a Baltimore FM station that I can receive only in the half-way down/up position. The replacement antenna is an all or nothing deal - it's either up, or it's down. It's the one drawback to the replacement v/s the original. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] wow
Not to be picky, but if it was not driven in winter or when it rained, why does it have the big mud flaps on it? Looks a lot like my car. I have the sunroof but not the right side mirror. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 10:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] wow http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Used-Mercedes-Benz-3 00d-1975_W0QQitemZ4620572811QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD
OK, so what exactly is the purpose of this semi-up option? I've never understood that. Unless you had some specific requirement like I need to clear this branch but I still want radio reception... Levi John Ervine wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: My replacement Hirschmann antenna on the 1983 300TD is great except that the middle position controlled by the switch no longer is operative. Is there any way to rectify this? There is a Baltimore FM station that I can receive only in the half-way down/up position. The replacement antenna is an all or nothing deal - it's either up, or it's down. It's the one drawback to the replacement v/s the original.
Re: [MBZ] wow
Hey somebody keep an eye on this one and let us know what it goes for. Will be interesting to see what it brings. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 10:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] wow http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Used-Mercedes-Benz-3 00d-1975_W0QQitemZ4620572811QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Cheap paint booth
Is that not what the garage is for? You should see the overspray on stuff in my garage. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of redghost Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 11:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap paint booth I am in a micro-climate that is plagued by subtle gusts of wind at the most inopportune moments. I have ended up rattle can painting the garden and curb more than the item intending to be painted. I am sure the booth would have allowed me to reduce by at least a can or two the refinish of bundts and the MBTex. Will really need it when Gump gets her new coat. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 05:51 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 3/7/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/139979639.html since we are cheap, why not supply our own? -- I think to most of the people on this list the term paint booth refers to the driveway on a fairly calm day. That's certainly what it means to me. And if I'm feeling especially proud of my craft I might shake the rattlecan for an extra second or two before getting started. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
OK - My SARCASM warning light came on, brightly...please acknowledge that you are joking, so it will go out. Chris R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That really sounds abusive to a cold engine. Can they really handle this sort of thing without harm? I never try to start mine in the winter but even in the fall it was cool enough that it did not start like in the summer. I felt bad about having to hold the pedal down a bit to keep it running. Randy B -Original Message- Or at least part of it. A few glow cycles is also a must when it gets down there. It is also wise to crank, non-stop with the pedal floored until the engine is firing on enough cylinders to keep itself running. This can take quite a bit of cranking but it is necessary and the starter can handle it. Johnny B. ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -2005 Blue Point Siamese, Rose -1992 Volkswagen Golf, diesel, 185K km, Nanook -1987 300TD, 151K, Rotkäppchen -1985 300SD, 212K, Wulf -1976 240D, ?K, AKP-Wagen (Alternativen Kraftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) -1972 Jacobsen 21 Turbo Vent -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38 deck, Snowcaster, One Banger - Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Mar 10 17:49:51 2006 Received: from server344.com ([216.35.197.52]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtps (TLSv1:DES-CBC3-SHA:168) (Exim 4.52) id 1FHlkN-00063E-2i for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:49:51 + Received: (qmail 24338 invoked by uid 504); 10 Mar 2006 17:49:41 - Received: from unknown (HELO ?192.168.1.10?) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by ns1.server344.com with SMTP; 10 Mar 2006 17:49:41 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:51:07 -0500 From: John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 1.0.2 (Windows/20050317) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net List-Unsubscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net List-Post: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 17:49:51 - Levi Smith wrote: OK, so what exactly is the purpose of this semi-up option? I've never understood that. Unless you had some specific requirement like I need to clear this branch but I still want radio reception... The best that I can explain it is that the half-way position is an urban setting, while fully extended is for rural use. The antenna button in the center console is for fine tuning. Someone can certainly explain it better than that... -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
Re: [MBZ] Two way antenna want 3 way 1233 300 TD
Well, I guess that kind of makes sense. I guess I just have a hard time believing that it makes that much difference. Then again, I've never tried it in an urban setting. I assume this is similar to the local/dx switches on most radios that sound like they more or less cut the power to avoid overloading the signal? Levi John Ervine wrote: Levi Smith wrote: OK, so what exactly is the purpose of this semi-up option? I've never understood that. Unless you had some specific requirement like I need to clear this branch but I still want radio reception... The best that I can explain it is that the half-way position is an urban setting, while fully extended is for rural use. The antenna button in the center console is for fine tuning. Someone can certainly explain it better than that...
Re: [MBZ] ALDA Shaft seal and O-ring
Pretty sure Jim Friesen sells these. Jim, you out there? Otherwise, you'd need to hit up a Bosch shop. Also, opening up the ALDA can be a pain, sometimes the four Phillips screws can be hard to get out. And you may need to use some sealer on the outer edge of the big O-ring that seals the two halves of the ALDA. I used Yamabond, but something similar would work fine. :) -Dave M. -- Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:49:25 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] ALDA Shaft seal and O-ring Would anyone know where I can get a replacement shaft seal and O-ring for the ALDA? Thanks
Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card
On Mar 10, 2006, at 11:48 AM, Rick Knoble wrote: I am not into Mac's, but is this what you are talking about?? http://shop4.outpost.com/search? search_type=regularsqxts=1query_string=airportcat=46974submit.x=7 submit.y=14 Seems a little pricy. but then I know nothing of Mac's... Rick Knoble Close. Airport Extreme is for newer Macs and it is used on 802.11G wireless networks. This card will work on 802.11B also but is not backwards compatible to earlier machines. The card I'm looking for is the Original Airport card. Thanks for bringing this to my attention though. It is no emergency, my ethernet port got fried from a lightning strike back in August. I have newer Macs on my network and just wanted to keep this one going. I can network via firewire but I can't locate the iMac too far away from another. The whole machine can be replaced for $50-$75 and that is what I will probably do unless I can swing a good deal on a used Airport Card. They are no longer available new from Apple, I'm not sure that an aftermarket card is available. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Cheap paint booth
I use my garage, but only after using some heavy mill plastic to make a spray both. I usually wet the floor down as well. I have sprayed an entire car this way, but the fumes get pretty heavy. Dave W Is that not what the garage is for? You should see the overspray on stuff in my garage.
Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card
I tested with my Indigo slot iMac (500mhz). I have not seen any firewire ethernet adapters. Could be out there and I am just blind. Having never seen an airport card in the flesh, are they not just PCMCIA cards? On the iMac there is a stand off.connector that one needs to add to mine, but I am not interested in paying $50 for that little doo hickey. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 10:00 PM, John Berryman wrote: On Mar 9, 2006, at 11:12 PM, redghost wrote: Look at USB ethernet Are there FireWire adapters too? or wireless to regain your networking. This is what I would prefer to do I have tried a few and they do a fine job on a non powered hub. IIRC, there are wireless adapters at Fry's too. I'll see if I can find their website. I have not seen a third party card that replaces Apple's Airport card. The machine we're discussing has no expansion slots, just an internal adapter and antenna for the Airport card. It is an iMac built in 2001. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Apple original Airport card
The whole machine can be replaced for $50-$75 and that is what I will probably do unless I can swing a good deal on a used Airport Card. They are no longer available new from Apple, I'm not sure that an aftermarket card is available. eBay and they are not cheap. http://search.ebay.com/apple-airport-card_W0QQfromZR40QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQssPageNameZWLRS Better to buy another machine if you can get one for less than one of these cards... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT
Re: [MBZ] 55 vs 70
Roger, you drive really slow! You must also be way north, or doing round trip. Gump made PDX from UW in a bit over 2hr 15 minutes on a sunday. RT was five hours because I had to hit the head. On Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 10:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For a twenty mile trip: 60 vs. 65 - you save 1 min. 32 sec. Lets be a little more realistic. Seattle to Portland, OR 275 miles @55mph.5 hours @70mph.3 hours 55 minutes One hour five minutes more exposure to other cars. You know, those other incompetents. RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)
Marshall: I'm going to say this with as much respect as I can muster: I did not say that I was not going to follow the guidelines in the owner's manual. I am simply trying to gather information from as many sources as possible. That is why I asked my indy. That is why I asked this list. And that is why I consulted the owner's manual. And I will continue to gather information, and to find what works for me in reality. And therein lies the crux of this issue - reality. I will find what works for me. I bounce questions off of people, then get their advice, then determine in my mind what to do with that advice. I know you greatly admire MB and have much experience with them. But I will do things my way, and you are free to do them yours. Thank you for your input, but I would ask, again as respectfully as I possibly can, that if your responses to my questions are going to include the type of demeaning language that you have written to me several times this week, then please refrain from directing any response to me in the future. Conversely, and preferrably, you can tell me specifically what it is that you do not like about me. As you well know, you are free to delete any of my posts if that's what you choose. Maybe this type of language is just your way. I know you are a senior, experienced man and a PhD and a Marine. But it is not my way. And I have been watching very closely, and I am the only one lately who has received such discourtesy from you. Brian 83 240D Marshall wrote: What is it about following what Mercedes says about cold starting that you don't understand and why don't you want to follow what they recommend? They REALLY have started more Mercedes under worse conditions than almost anybody else!! Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
