Re: [MBZ] Replacing Hood Heat Shield

2006-04-02 Thread Peter Frederick
Actually, removing the hood is serious overkill. Open the hood all the way, and remove all the remnants of the old pad. You will need some 3M adhesive remover to get the last of it. If someone has used Liquid Nails or something similar, you will have a job on your hands as it really needs to

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 2, 2006, at 5:28 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: 'cuz diesels don't have carbs Yabbut they have an air intake. You don't want to just dump a huge amount of water in, bring it up a little at a time at about 1500-1700 rpm. I have used my pressure sprayer with variable nozzle. Kinda

Re: [MBZ] Replacing Hood Pad (was 'heat shield')

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
Thanks Joe - You're right - it's the '91 300D I'm working on. Thanks for the *great* suggestion! ;-) Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/w

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
archer wrote: Marshall --- In a previous article about Italian tuneups you wrote: ...The chain stretch should be below 5 degrees or so, the valves should be properly adjusted, the air and fuel filters should be verifiably clean, and there should be cle

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread archer
archer wrote: Steve Auto Clinics in Zambia have a long and seemingly thorough discussion of EGT versus engine life: http://www.steves.co.za/Engine_Protection_Units_1.html From reading it I get the impression that the typical Italian Tuneup might be somewhat risky. I've NEVER heard of an unmo

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: John Robbins wrote: The current plan is to use a stepper motor to drive a simple ball valve... we'll see how well that works though ;) Radio control models have a broad variety of rotating servos that seek a position on command. Prices start under $10 and go up over $100. S

Re: [MBZ] I'm Going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee for a Week ...

2006-04-02 Thread George Gregory
On 4/2/06 11:48 AM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yep, I met George M at a MBCA function (he was the local President) at > Georges home in Oak Ridge. WHATEVER YOU DO.. Don't ask George what you should carry for spares in your diesel car. -- +-- GG 1997 SL500

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: The current plan is to use a stepper motor to drive a simple ball valve... we'll see how well that works though ;) How about using a common GM (or whatever) heater valve? Has a lever coming off of it and is _very_ easy to move. Probably pretty cheap too. I took one off o

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Rick Knoble
On Apr 2, 2006, at 1:34 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: I remember this trick for gas cars, pouring water into the carburetor. I didn't realize you could do it with diesels too. Why not? 'cuz diesels don't have carbs Kinda wondered about the effect on the turbo... You guys worry about tur

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: As I mentioned earlier, the control for them is not strange at all. Just a PWM signal in the sub-Hz range, at 1A (or whatever) 12V. < snip > That is the beauty of the monovalve. It's easy to drive and seems to work pretty well. You'd need a reliable source of them, however

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
archer wrote: Steve Auto Clinics in Zambia have a long and seemingly thorough discussion of EGT versus engine life: http://www.steves.co.za/Engine_Protection_Units_1.html From reading it I get the impression that the typical Italian Tuneup might be somewhat risky. I've NEVER heard of an unmo

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 2, 2006, at 2:04 PM, archer wrote: As I understand it, the water temperature is the guideline when going up a mountain grade under full load. If the water temperature is gradually raised to the same value while driving in flat country, wouldn't the combustion chamber temperature be th

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 2, 2006, at 1:34 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: I remember this trick for gas cars, pouring water into the carburetor. I didn't realize you could do it with diesels too. Why not? Kinda wondered about the effect on the turbo... Rick Knoble You guys worry abou

[MBZ] Replacing Hood Pad (was 'heat shield')

2006-04-02 Thread Joe Knight
I assume you're referring to your '91 124, Larry. Easy way to align the pad prior to gluing is to cut a piece of approx nominal 1x2" to 36" long, and cut both ends to a blunt chisel shape. This will allow you to wedge the pad front to back along the centerline of the hood and get it properly pos

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread archer
As I understand it, the water temperature is the guideline when going up a mountain grade under full load. If the water temperature is gradually raised to the same value while driving in flat country, wouldn't the combustion chamber temperature be the same? No, there's a heck of a multiplier op

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
archer wrote: As I understand it, the water temperature is the guideline when going up a mountain grade under full load. If the water temperature is gradually raised to the same value while driving in flat country, wouldn't the combustion chamber temperature be the same? The coolant temp wil

Re: [MBZ] Jumping the Rheostat?

2006-04-02 Thread David Brodbeck
Marshall Booth wrote: When working perfectly (as designed) the instrument cluster illumination of 123/126s is considered inadequate by many (maybe most) Americans. I am NOT among them. I turn the dimmer down slightly in 123s and somewhat more in 201/124s so that the speedometer and other gauge

Re: [MBZ] O/T Truck Diesels Surcharge

2006-04-02 Thread David Brodbeck
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If programs need to be cut how about cutting the funds to artists who portray Christ in feces? or fund studies of cows farting - excuse me, cow flatulence - or any of a thousand other pet projects the govt likes to throw money at?? Sorry - that rant was dragged out of

Re: [MBZ] Replacing Hood Heat Shield

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
Thanks to all who replied to my question about installing a heatshield. Is the 3M "Spray" Super Trim Adhesive as strong as the stuff in the tube? I bet the spray is much easier to apply evenly - Of course, I'm a big fan of Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive. It even works as body putty/filler

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
archer wrote: I once suggested putting just enough cardboard in front of the radiator to hold the water temperature, and thereby the engine temperature, at a specific value while driving in flat country at a given speed. Since driving up a mountain grade with the engine under maximum stress i

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Cathey
As I understand it, the water temperature is the guideline when going up a mountain grade under full load. If the water temperature is gradually raised to the same value while driving in flat country, wouldn't the combustion chamber temperature be the same? No, there's a heck of a multiplier o

Re: [MBZ] Jumping the Rheostat?

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Cathey
When working perfectly (as designed) the instrument cluster illumination of 123/126s is considered inadequate by many (maybe most) Americans. I am NOT among them. The only one I consider inadequate is the 123, in that I can't read the trip odometer at night. Otherwise it's perfectly satisfacto

Re: [MBZ] Replacing Hood Heat Shield

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I seem to remember "Liquid Nails" as the sticky of choice. DO NOT USE "REAL NAILS" Hah! As far as I'm concerned, the only "Liquid Nails" are what come out of my Millermatic 175 welder! And no, don't use them there. I echo what was said earlier. Put hood vertical and cover the engine and fen

Re: [MBZ] Replacing Hood Heat Shield

2006-04-02 Thread Peter T . Arnold
On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 13:23:31 -0400, you wrote: >Howdy - >My hood heat shield is falling apart and starting to drop down. Is the best >way to replace it (properly) to remove the engine lid and lay it upside down >while the adhesive dries? Rusty has them for ~$60. BTW. > >I assume the 3M Yellow W

Re: [MBZ] Replacing Hood Heat Shield

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - My hood heat shield is falling apart and starting to drop down. Is the best way to replace it (properly) to remove the engine lid and lay it upside down while the adhesive dries? Rusty has them for ~$60. BTW. I assume the 3M Yellow Weatherstrip Adhesive is t

Re: [MBZ] I'm Going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee for a Week ...

2006-04-02 Thread Peter T . Arnold
On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 12:48:30 -0400, you wrote: >Yep, I met George M at a MBCA function (he was the local President) at >Georges home in Oak Ridge. It's a gorgeous part of the country, BTW and the >people are some of the nicest and friendliest you'll ever come across. > Oak Ridge isw one of the

Re: [MBZ] Rusty's Paper Manual

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - While getting a order ready to place with Rusty I came across the Bentley Handbook with this description:<< Note: Owners Bible - This book is an E-Class buyer's guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference source all in one. It is full of tec

Re: [MBZ] Jumping the Rheostat?

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
John W. Reames III wrote: I found that the bulbs themselves get dimmer over time; apparently the inside of the bulb darkens (from boiled-off filament?)..replaceing the bulbs themselves (with the PROPER bulbs from Rusty) is the best fix and keeps all functionality When working perfectly (as de

Re: [MBZ] driveshaft removal for towing

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also, the Owners manual states, the car should not be put in neutral and allowed to coast - they infer some kind of damage will occur. I;ll have to re-read that section to get the exact wording but will putting the car in N and coasting cause a problem? I believe the

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Rick Knoble
Pyrometers were the gold standard for preventing engine damage back then. I wonder if anyone on the group has a pyrometer installed on their MB? Gerry Archer Oh yeah. Some of these guys are true hot-rodders and yes they have pyrometers installed. Dave M. comes to mind http://www.buymbp

Re: [MBZ] O/T Truck Diesels Surcharge

2006-04-02 Thread Jeff Zedic
Larry, Your rant makes sense to me and is EXACTLY the reason that you need to legislate lobbyists out of existence!! We no longer allow lobbying in Canada. It is illegal. No corporation or union or individual can give more than $3700 to a political type. We also have NO VETO power for our Pr

Re: [MBZ] Sound Panels, 300D 2.5

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
Hi Werner, I assume you're staying busy visiting with your out of town relations - hope all is well & everyone is having fun!. I remembered to photograph the underbody shields for Aaron and others on the list - Alex Chamberlin has posted them so they're be available to all. I took your advic

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread archer
Archer wrote: I once suggested putting just enough cardboard in front of the radiator to hold the water temperature, and thereby the engine temperature, at a specific value while driving in flat country at a given speed. Jim Cathey wrote: The temperature you're aiming to raise is that inside

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Rick Knoble
carbon build-up can be minimized. Pouring water into the intake of a running engine also gets rid of carbon, possibly even more effectively than beating the crap out of your car on flat ground. I remember this trick for gas cars, pouring water into the carburetor. I didn't realize you could do

[MBZ] Replacing Hood Heat Shield

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
Howdy - My hood heat shield is falling apart and starting to drop down. Is the best way to replace it (properly) to remove the engine lid and lay it upside down while the adhesive dries? Rusty has them for ~$60. BTW. I assume the 3M Yellow Weatherstrip Adhesive is the preferred glue? Sincer

[MBZ] Rusty's Paper Manual

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
Howdy - While getting a order ready to place with Rusty I came across the Bentley Handbook with this description:<< Note: Owners Bible - This book is an E-Class buyer's guide, maintenance handbook and technical reference source all in one. It is full of tech tips, service hints and s

Re: [MBZ] driveshaft removal for towing

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
Also, the Owners manual states, the car should not be put in neutral and allowed to coast - they infer some kind of damage will occur. I;ll have to re-read that section to get the exact wording but will putting the car in N and coasting cause a problem? I believe the trans would still be turni

Re: [MBZ] Convienence

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
That's one of them - I also bought some metric socket head cap screws as well as some SAE sizes. I think I'm up to 5 or 6 of those storage boxes pre-filled with various fasteners. I'm restoring a '67 MGB and bought a supply to have on hand for it also. The metrics have been invaluable for th

Re: [MBZ] I'm Going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee for a Week ...

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
Yep, I met George M at a MBCA function (he was the local President) at Georges home in Oak Ridge. It's a gorgeous part of the country, BTW and the people are some of the nicest and friendliest you'll ever come across. Don't recall any MB specific recyclers, etc. - but a drive thru the Smokey

Re: [MBZ] green 1981 300TD on ebay

2006-04-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, thats WAY out of control. Sunil Hari wrote: That car went for nearly $6k. Is this normal? I mean, I thought I was the only guy on the planet that really liked that green/green color combo. ebay item 4625892934. -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 __

Re: [MBZ] O/T Truck Diesels Surcharge

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
The trucking industry has a large and very effective lobby in place - that's the primary reason the lower sulfur diesel has not been mandated in the US - which would allow more diesel makers to sell diesel cars in the US. In order for the newest diesel technology to work its best, the lowest

Re: [MBZ] I'm Going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee for a Week ...

2006-04-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you dont have to sign off, you only have to set your delivery to hold. Craig McCluskey wrote: So I think I'd better sign off the list (or I'll come back to 700 - 1000 unread emails!). Anyone in the vicinity? Or better yet, any good junk yards in the vicinity? Thanks, Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 2, 2006, at 11:35 AM, archer wrote: I once suggested putting just enough cardboard in front of the radiator to hold the water temperature, and thereby the engine temperature, at a specific value while driving in flat country at a given speed. Bad idea, real bad but it is your

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I once suggested putting just enough cardboard in front of the radiator to hold the water temperature, and thereby the engine temperature, at a specific value while driving in flat country at a given speed. The temperature you're aiming to raise is that inside the cylinder, to the point where i

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes/ Alternative really not needed

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Cathey
It is nice that there are alternatives and I agree that the ACC2 systems are complicated and expensive to fix. Here comes the BUT: They really aren't that bad a system. I have heard before that they work well and that the only real problem is when they break. The VDO system does give you a

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread archer
On Apr 2, 2006, at 6:06 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: how - with Italian-ness in mind - do I know when to shift? There are littl marks on the face of your speedo. 1= top oft of first, 2= top of second, 3= top of third. Shift before these points. You really can't over-rev if the governor is functionin

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes/ Alternative really not needed

2006-04-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 4/1/2006 4:25:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Or you could wait for my senior design project to finish ;) Its a > replacement similar to the Unwired tools, but should be about half the > price ($350). If you can DIY for only as little as hal

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Cathey
Got the PIC, vac valves, and software. Still working on the coolant valve... I don't like the monovalve since the control could be strange, and if you can't get a used one, they are pretty expensive new. As I mentioned earlier, the control for them is not strange at all. Just a PWM signal in

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Cathey
The current plan is to use a stepper motor to drive a simple ball valve... we'll see how well that works though ;) Do not such valves get pretty stiff over time? That would be my worry about such an approach. You'd really want a geared motor to make sure you could get its attention. That is

Re: [MBZ] my 190D

2006-04-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I made one long non-stop run in the 300D a few years back (Hollywood Florida to the Georgia border) without stoppping -- something like 500 miles or so. Never again, I could barely walk because my knees started We made lots of stops in the 240D, some of them even at gas stations, but not a one

Re: [MBZ] Jumping the Rheostat?

2006-04-02 Thread John W. Reames III
I found that the bulbs themselves get dimmer over time; apparently the inside of the bulb darkens (from boiled-off filament?)..replaceing the bulbs themselves (with the PROPER bulbs from Rusty) is the best fix and keeps all functionality -j.

Re: [MBZ] O/T Truck Diesels Surcharge

2006-04-02 Thread John W. Reames III
Aren't trucks the major cause of pollution on the roadways? Don't they currently have virtually no emissions controls? Meanwhile, there are 5 states where you cannot buy a diesel car (even with so many emissions controls that you can't see the engine through them) because of "pollution issues"

Re: [MBZ] I'm Going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee for a Week ...

2006-04-02 Thread Gary Hurst
isn't that george murphy country? On 4/1/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So I think I'd better sign off the list (or I'll come back to 700 - 1000 > unread emails!). > > Anyone in the vicinity? Or better yet, any good junk yards in the > vicinity? > > > Thanks, > > > Craig > > __

Re: [MBZ] my 190D

2006-04-02 Thread Peter Frederick
I made one long non-stop run in the 300D a few years back (Hollywood Florida to the Georgia border) without stoppping -- something like 500 miles or so. Never again, I could barely walk because my knees started to swell and get stiff. I also had the flu, so that didn't help either, I guess.

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh!

2006-04-02 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Michael. I'm interested in the steering gearbox from the 300SD... W116 body? Mine is getting a little loose after 347,000 miles.. How much??? Thanks in advance, Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 300SD 1986 16V On Apr 2, 2006, at 6:55 AM, John Berryman wrote: On Mar 13, 2006, at 3:46

Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh!

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Mar 13, 2006, at 3:46 AM, michael smith wrote: If anybody needs I have a set of used front brake calipers for the same car as well as 2 new right calipers, new rear brake pads, spare starter, alternator, radiators for 450SEL and 280SE, tons of interior parts and rims...300D and 300SD injecto

Re: [MBZ] my 190D

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Mitch Haley wrote: John Berryman wrote: I believe the tanks hold 14.5gal so you kinda did run out. I'm thinking a 190D holds something like that. 190E 2.3-16 is more like 19 gal, I'm wondering if there's any good reason not to use it when I stick the turbo engine in that chassis. 5 sp trann

Re: [MBZ] my 190D

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 2, 2006, at 9:33 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: I'm thinking a 190D holds something like that. 190E 2.3-16 is more like 19 gal, I'm wondering if there's any good reason not to use it when I stick the turbo engine in that chassis. 5 sp tranny, turbo 2.5, 2.65 rear end, 19 gallon tank, might add u

Re: [MBZ] my 190D

2006-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley
John Berryman wrote: > I believe the tanks hold 14.5gal so you kinda did run out. I'm thinking a 190D holds something like that. 190E 2.3-16 is more like 19 gal, I'm wondering if there's any good reason not to use it when I stick the turbo engine in that chassis. 5 sp tranny, turbo 2.5, 2.65 rea

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Zoltan Finks wrote: This leads into another question I've had: On flat ground, what is the rpm that I should shift at? As you know, I do not have a tach, so the question becomes, how - with Italian-ness in mind - do I know when to shift? (as I write this, I think that all those of Italian descen

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: > The current plan is to use a stepper motor to drive a simple ball > valve... we'll see how well that works though ;) Radio control models have a broad variety of rotating servos that seek a position on command. Prices start under $10 and go up over $100. Somewhere I have pla

[MBZ] green 1981 300TD on ebay

2006-04-02 Thread Sunil Hari
That car went for nearly $6k. Is this normal? I mean, I thought I was the only guy on the planet that really liked that green/green color combo. ebay item 4625892934. -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Brian-is yours a stick? On my automatic there are max shift marks on the speedo-I shift mine from S-D about 45 or 50. Some would say you really can't over rev a diesel. (My retired truck driver father always says that.) I find that doing a Italian tune up on the 240D is relatively easy-just run it

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 2, 2006, at 6:06 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: how - with Italian-ness in mind - do I know when to shift? There are littl marks on the face of your speedo. 1= top oft of first, 2= top of second, 3= top of third. Shift before these points. You really can't over-rev if the governor is fun

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Zoltan Finks
So it sounds like I'm doing well by being banshee man in the flat city. But it would be better if I had some hills to flog on. The thing must have LOVED our trip from AZ to MN - with the rockies and all. I spent a lot of time floor-boarded just to try to keep as close to 60 mph as possible. This l

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread John Robbins
Bob Rentfro wrote: I'm interestedI'll be hot soon. Dunno if I'll make it in time for the Phoenix summer to kick in!! When I get a few working PCB's I'll be sure to let you and OK Don know! John

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: If you can DIY for only as little as half the commercial price then the commercial price is probably pretty reasonable! You could probably do very well with a PIC (or some such) and a monovalve and vacuum valve array out of a later car. And a tiny amount of software of course!

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread John Robbins
OK Don wrote: I have been wondering what the status of your project was - even visited the project's web site last week! Thanks for bringing back to our attention. Which website have you been looking at? If its the www.ece.msstate.edu/etc/etc/ site, that is horribly out of date as the group

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread John Robbins
Jim Cathey wrote: The bank of 4 (or is it 5) that's in the later VDO ACC system comes to mind. Junkyards are full of them. Thought about that when I was trying to source valves last semester (that was surprisingly hard... as most valves are in the $60+ range!!) Haven't gotten around to makin

Re: [MBZ] Moose Saturday

2006-04-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 1 Apr 2006 21:15:27 -0600 "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't think this got posted... > http://cbs13.com/topstories/local_story_077001519.html It did. Last week. Craig

Re: [MBZ] I'm Going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee for a Week ...

2006-04-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 1 Apr 2006 21:38:58 -0600 "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't folks come back from there no longer needing a nitelight? No, we do that kind of stuff right here in Los Alamos (as I really did this past week). Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread OK Don
The big line has passed - but there's a smaller one coming up, then an isolated cell behind that. They are blowing tree stuff all over my cars! We got a whopping 0.2 inches of rain out the storms so far! On 4/1/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hang on to your wigs and hats! > > Bob Ren

Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Contact! -- sever T-storms, no sirens yet. -- Do you still go down in storm cellars during tornado prone weather? Gerry Archer

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread jlervine
> ---Original Message--- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup > Sent: 02 Apr '06 02:59 > > How do those of us who don't live near mountains accomplish this? Head towards the nearest mountains. John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi 1980 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread Bob Rentfro
Hang on to your wigs and hats! Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2006 9:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather Contact! -- sever T-storms, no sirens yet. On 4/1/06

Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread OK Don
Contact! -- sever T-storms, no sirens yet. On 4/1/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Keep it down there, then, dude. > > On 4/1/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > 23 miles and counting -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread l02turner
You wrote:> How do those of us who don't live near mountains accomplish this? Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlis

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread Bob Rentfro
I'm interestedI'll be hot soon. Bob Rentfro supposed to be 85 next week - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 31, 2006 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes Yes - I might be interest

Re: [MBZ] Anti-seize on Lug bolts??

2006-04-02 Thread dave walton
If the spark can jump a 1/8" air gap, it can jump through a 1/1000" layer of anything. When I was young and foolish, I used the high voltage lead from an old color tube TV set to cut shapes from window glass. Once you get the spark going, even glass won't stop it. -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 4

Re: [MBZ] ACC II servo woes

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 1, 2006, at 6:25 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: For the cars that accepted both the Chrysler and VDO ACC systems (107 & 123 but what else?) 116s Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] I'm Going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee for a Week ...

2006-04-02 Thread LT Don
Don't folks come back from there no longer needing a nitelight? On 4/1/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So I think I'd better sign off the list (or I'll come back to 700 - 1000 > unread emails!). > > Anyone in the vicinity? Or better yet, any good junk yards in the > vicinity? >

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 1, 2006, at 6:07 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: which is a more important element of the Italian Tune-up: the RPMs or the acceleration? Revving out on flat ground won't do a lot. The engine needs to be under load at higher revs not actually able to run up against the governor. This is wh

Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread LT Don
Keep it down there, then, dude. On 4/1/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 23 miles and counting -- > > On 4/1/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The weather forecast for tomorrow in west-central Iowa is "ugly, with > > occasional uglier." > > > > On 4/1/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread OK Don
23 miles and counting -- On 4/1/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The weather forecast for tomorrow in west-central Iowa is "ugly, with > occasional uglier." > > On 4/1/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Yup - 65 miles out and closing -- > > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D

Re: [MBZ] my 190D

2006-04-02 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 1, 2006, at 5:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Last week when I thought I'd run it out of fuel it took 14gal so I'm thinking I've finally gotten to around 40mpg. I believe the tanks hold 14.5gal so you kinda did run out. Is yours a 2.2 5spd? We had a 1984 that got high 30s and up to 41m

Re: [MBZ] driveshaft removal for towing

2006-04-02 Thread Marshall Booth
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 3/31/06, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I seem to remember a previous discussion where it was said that if there was a pump in the back of the transmission, the car could be towed without disconnecting the driveshaft. Some versions of MB transmissions had pumps in

Re: [MBZ] My friend the Italian Tuneup

2006-04-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 4/1/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You wrote:< to run up against the > governor.>> > > How do those of us who don't live near mountains accomplish this? > It's Saturday night! Call four of your biggest friends and invite them out for an evening of drag-racing kids in soup

Re: [MBZ] driveshaft removal for towing

2006-04-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 3/31/06, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I seem to remember a previous discussion where it was said that if there > was > a pump in the back of the transmission, the car could be towed without > disconnecting the driveshaft. Some versions of MB transmissions had pumps > in the back as wel

Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread OK Don
Yup - 65 miles out and closing -- On 4/1/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Looks like you guys in Oklahoma and Kansas are in for it tonight, with > tornado watches and warnings already published. > > (see http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wwa/index.html) > > > Craig -- OK Don, KD5NR

[MBZ] Moose Saturday

2006-04-02 Thread Rick Knoble
I don't think this got posted... http://cbs13.com/topstories/local_story_077001519.html Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Apr 02 03:18:18 2006 Received: from smtpauth07.mail.atl.earthlink.net ([209.86.89.67]) by server5.arterytc5.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1F

Re: [MBZ] Undershields

2006-04-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I have no observations, not having any '87 panels to compare to, but I've posted the pictures here for the enlightenment and contemplation of all: http://www.w124diesel.net/91bellypans/ Larry, yes, the issue is entirely one of price. The "official" set for the '87 300D costs about twice as much

Re: [MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread LT Don
The weather forecast for tomorrow in west-central Iowa is "ugly, with occasional uglier." On 4/1/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yup - 65 miles out and closing -- > > On 4/1/06, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Looks like you guys in Oklahoma and Kansas are in for it tonigh

[MBZ] I'm Going to Oak Ridge, Tennessee for a Week ...

2006-04-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
So I think I'd better sign off the list (or I'll come back to 700 - 1000 unread emails!). Anyone in the vicinity? Or better yet, any good junk yards in the vicinity? Thanks, Craig

[MBZ] OT: Inclement weather

2006-04-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
Looks like you guys in Oklahoma and Kansas are in for it tonight, with tornado watches and warnings already published. (see http://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/wwa/index.html) Craig