Re: [MBZ] Blacksmiths

2006-04-24 Thread RELNGSON
So my buddy brings his 450SL over to do the tranny fluid/filter change on a lovely 80F day But but but. The mechanic described here is an Indy, a revered person on this and all MB lists. I thought that if they didn't work for the stealer, they were automatically superior. I just don't

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Peter Frederick
Cavitation is a result of the temporary enlargement of the bore during the injection stroke. It's a problem in all direct injection engines due to the sharper peak pressure increase (IDI engines have a smoother pressure rise), and is a particular problem in some Ford Powerstrokes because they

Re: [MBZ] Pressure

2006-04-24 Thread RELNGSON
Why does the oil pressure gauge simply peg at 3 almost all the time? In doing so, it is less a gauge, and more an idiot light. Why didn't Mercedes redesign the gauge so that it provided precise feedback as to the pressure? Because if the gauge read to 100psi (or ATM if you like) then we would

Re: [MBZ] Cummings

2006-04-24 Thread RELNGSON
Cummings is probably the best overall truck engine out there but the Ford will out pull the Cummings / Dodge setup fully loaded, on a hill. Cummings will burn less fuel.. Stop saying Cummings. RLE

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread Peter Frederick
Check the aux fan for drag -- if the bearings are going out, it will draw way too much current and fry the fuse. Also check the fuse contacts -- those torpedo fuses are prone to corrosion, and the 25A ones also tend to burn the contact that hold it in place. If they are dirty, they overheat

Re: [MBZ] Pressure

2006-04-24 Thread Peter Frederick
Actually, the pressure running is determined by the opening pressure of the relief valve in the oil filter housing. Normally around 65 psi, but some are much lower (the Volvo TD spec is 30 psi at 2000 rpm -- gear pump on the front of the crank). Flow is the key -- I remember being told that

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread tom savage
Craig McCluskey wrote: We had an '89 Grand Caravan that started leaking transmission fluid around '92 or so. I took it to a local independent to have the pan gasket replaced, but then decided to take it to the dealer. They completely rebuilt the transmission at no charge. The old three-speed

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread Tjohn
Ok, pressures are all relative, you really need to know low and high side pressures to get a full picture of what's happening. Also need to have an idea of the ambient temperature. The temperature/pressure chart at www.aircondition.com can help there. Also, it sounds like you perhaps do not have

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D fan Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 4/23/2006 3:41:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Speaking of fuses... I have intermittent issues with my ac compressor/heater fan fuse. Normally it stays working (though you can see visual distortions due to heating in the fuse element and or

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Curt Raymond
I've heard that time and time again but it makes me wonder what tranny my '96 Dakota has in it. An Indy I was using condemned it in about '01 because it was shuddering a bit. I did a good tuneup removing the splitfire sparkplugs I'd bought and all was well. Now with 187,000+ miles on it its

[MBZ] $10k rodbender, $17k W116 6.9

2006-04-24 Thread Dave M.
Wild... bidding went over $10k on this rodbender. One owner, no mention of a crate motor, 97kmi. Listing ended early, must have sold off eBay for over $10k...? Funny part - reserve not met! ROTFL!: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4632716450 Oh yeah, that GORGEOUS

Re: [MBZ] Blacksmiths

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
The mechanic described here is an Indy, a revered person on this and all MB lists. I thought that if they didn't work for the stealer, they were automatically superior. Hah! As if thieves and idiots are constrained to work at either place... They exist. Know where they are in your area,

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300CD Fuse Issue

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
It is the long metal strip under a cover. Maybe 5mm wide and 3cm long...not one of the regular fuses... Many cars (and I don't know if yours is one of them) had an auxiliary strip fuse installed in place of the AC/blower fuse. It looks a lot like the glow plug fuse, but has a much different

Re: [MBZ] W126 Seatbelt

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
What really sounds like you need is a new retractor/tensioner. I know I need to replace all of mine. The front belts just dangle uselessly like a wet noodle when released. I have found that seat belts can get surprisingly dirty, though it doesn't show. Once they get as crusty as an old gym

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
And speaking of AC... I've been monkeying with adding R134 to my system (this being my first time, though the previous owner had converted it). It does seem to be working as the compressor is now kicking on, and I got it up to around maybe 35psi. But according to the can I'd probably rather

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 20:22:43 -0500 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 87 - 89 were really bad years they rebuilt a lot of transmissions for free. They also had issues with the V6 Misubishi engines. The valve geometry was wrong and the valve guides would wear egg shaped in less than

Re: [MBZ] Blacksmiths

2006-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro
Nothing gives you a better warm and fuzzy feeling than a trusted Indy Bob Rentfro '77 300D 151K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

[MBZ] Classic modern Becker radio

2006-04-24 Thread Hendrik Riessen
http://www.caraudiodiscount.com/acatalog/becker_navigation_bluetooth.html Scroll down a bit till you get to the Mexico and then after checking out all the cool features scroll down a little bit more to view the price. Worth more than the average car on this list. Hendrik with the original basic

[MBZ] ?

2006-04-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
what? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] ?

2006-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro
huh? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 151K Litchfield Park, AZ --- Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 8:30 PM Subject: [MBZ] ? what? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD

[MBZ] Fw: [Biodiesel] The Time Has Come...

2006-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro
- Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Biodiesel List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 8:31 PM Subject: [Biodiesel] The Time Has Come... Well kids, the time has come for me to start assembling the stuff to start using WVO in my 300D. I believe I

Re: [MBZ] $17k W116 6.9

2006-04-24 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Dave, I agree on the 6.9 Now all you need is a deep wallet to pay for the gas... I've driven one and they are awesome... Only 14k miles. WOW. Chuck On Apr 23, 2006, at 8:11 PM, Dave M. wrote: Oh yeah, that GORGEOUS 6.9 went for less than I expected...

Re: [MBZ] Blacksmiths

2006-04-24 Thread Rich Thomas
The guy is probably pretty good at fixing stuff, but his diagnoses seem to be replace expensive stuff and charge a lot for it. My buddy is comfortable in his financability, but even he starts getting a bit of a reading on his BS meter when numbers are in the thousands. And this guy has done

Re: [MBZ] ?

2006-04-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
This is odd, the server is over an hour behind, yet emails after 10 or so are getting right through...sheesh. On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:30:27 -0500, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what? -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (231,xxx kmi) '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) '82 300D

Re: [MBZ] ?

2006-04-24 Thread Rich Thomas
I believe he is correct, though I am sure some would question his conclusion. --R Bob Rentfro wrote: huh? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 151K Litchfield Park, AZ --- Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April

Re: [MBZ] [Biodiesel] The Time Has Come...

2006-04-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
Mix it. I've found that you can have a percentage of WVO in the tank based on the low temp of the day. Wake up in the morning and it's 70, 70% veg should work ok. I've tried this at temps ranging from 30-80 and percentages accordingly. On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:31:41 -0500, Bob Rentfro

[MBZ] saw a strange sight today....

2006-04-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
Was driving around town in my Gold SD making some final purchases for my BioDiesel processor/wash/storage project and I turned a corner to see an exact mirror image of myself driving at me. Wow, don't see that everyday. The other driver and I looked at eachother, smiled, and waved. Now,

[MBZ] saw a strange sight today....

2006-04-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
Was driving around town in my Gold SD making some final purchases for my BioDiesel processor/wash/storage project and I turned a corner to see an exact mirror image of myself driving at me. Wow, don't see that everyday. The other driver and I looked at eachother, smiled, and waved. Now, before

Re: [MBZ] saw a strange sight today....

2006-04-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
ugh, now the other email showed up On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 22:55:15 -0500, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was driving around town in my Gold SD making some final purchases for my BioDiesel processor/wash/storage project and I turned a corner to see an exact mirror image of myself

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Zoltan Finks
That surprises me - BUT - I readily admit I don't know what's been going on with Chrysler past about 1974 or so. I thought the automatics were still Torquflites, which have the well-deserved nickname bulletproof (at least the 727 T-flites). Only now they probably have an overdrive. Brian On

Re: [MBZ] saw a strange sight today....

2006-04-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
I'd assume that you are white bald? I guess that would be a true mirror image... Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Luther Gulseth Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2006 9:03 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Classic modern Becker radio

2006-04-24 Thread redghost
Since this is not banned Copulation! On Sunday, April 23, 2006, at 08:23 PM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: http://www.caraudiodiscount.com/acatalog/ becker_navigation_bluetooth.html Scroll down a bit till you get to the Mexico and then after checking out all the cool features scroll down a little

Re: [MBZ] Classic modern Becker radio

2006-04-24 Thread redghost
For the overly funded who want the ultimate for their restored pagoda On Sunday, April 23, 2006, at 09:22 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On 4/23/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.caraudiodiscount.com/acatalog/ becker_navigation_bluetooth.html Scroll down a bit till you

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 4/23/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Get a real set of gauges. And a FLAPS book on automotive AC servicing. You'll learn a lot! Haynes makes a good one (book, not set of gauges), though it is too basic to talk much about conversion issues or refrigerants other than R12:

Re: [MBZ] Classic modern Becker radio

2006-04-24 Thread tom savage
Hendrik Riessen wrote: http://www.caraudiodiscount.com/acatalog/becker_navigation_bluetooth.html Oh man is that cool. Not as cool as the Panasonic CQ TX5500, but cool nonetheless. http://www.audiocubes.com/images/f_panasonic_cqtx5500d.jpg Tom

[MBZ] Gas price temperature maps

2006-04-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx Craig

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread David Brodbeck
Tom Hargrave wrote: There actually is an advantage to a real idiot light. There's nothing like a red light popping on to grab yout attention. Some GM cars have a red light next to the top or bottom of each gauge (depending on which is the danger zone) that turns on, accompanied by a warning

Re: [MBZ] Pressure

2006-04-24 Thread David Brodbeck
Peter Frederick wrote: Flow is the key -- I remember being told that some high powered Italian sports cars had big warnings in the manual about not exceeding 2000 rpm until the oil pressure came down as the engine warmed up -- back in the 60's, the oil was so stiff with the engine cold the

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Biodiesel] The Time Has Come...

2006-04-24 Thread kevin kraly
the time has come for me to start assembling the stuff to start using WVO in my 300D. Yes indeedee! That will be the next step for me as well once my newly acquired 300CD is running. I've had 5 of these diesels, and I've sworn that the NEXT one will be the one to set up to run on WVO.

[MBZ] type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-24 Thread kevin kraly
Well, Giesela, my 1981 300CD is in my driveway and ready to be wrenched on! If she has the newer type III system with a monovalve, where is it, and what does it look like (how many hoses/wires are coming out of it)? I don't see the bracket for the servo, so it appears to be a different setup

Re: [MBZ] W126 Seatbelt

2006-04-24 Thread Peter T . Arnold
You just don't understand. Kaleb buys junk and sells antiques! Pete On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:20:54 -0500, you wrote: HUH? ? Which is more expensive? New or new? On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 16:22:49 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bet new ones are pretty expensive,

Re: [MBZ] type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
Do you have a row of horizontal buttons or vertical buttons? If vertical type II, if horizontal, type III Easy peazy! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Everyone is forgetting how crappy the dodge trannies are, even the stick shifts dont hold up well in those trucks. I have have been told they fixed that issue within the last year or so though. Now it's my turn to maybe get it wrong going by memory, but IIRC, the

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: Kaleb, My Wife works for Daimler-Chrysler... I do know that the company has been very proactive with their warrantee / recall program. It's more than I can say for some other auto makers. I've been trying to get D-C to honor a rustproofing warranty since 1997. I

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread Levi Smith
The Aux fan is the one in front of the radiator, right? That one uses a different fuse, doesn't it? The one I'm referring to seems to handle the ac compressor clutch and the cabin fan. It's only a 16A fuse. But some cleaning would probably be a good idea... (: Thanks! Levi On 4/23/06, Peter

Re: [MBZ] Pressure

2006-04-24 Thread Levi Smith
I always thought that was more for the metals in the engine getting warmed up. I.e the different times to warm of the metals in the engine made it a bad idea to rev the engine too much before everything was warmed up... Levi On 4/24/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter Frederick

[MBZ] OK, let me rephrase...HELP!

2006-04-24 Thread Christopher McCann
Does ANYONE have a W201? If so, would you be willing (PLEASE) to do my a BIG favor? Pull out (not all the way, just slightly) a headrest and measure the distance between the two posts...from the oustide of one to the outside of the other. This will be immensely helpful to me. THANKS!!!

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300CD Fuse Issue

2006-04-24 Thread Marshall Booth
Chase Kaufman wrote: Hello everyone, I have just recently begun to have a problem with blowing the glow plug fuse in my 1983 300CD (the long metal one near the firewall). It blew once, I replaced it, and it blew again. Any ideas what could be causing this? Thank you all in advance! The

Re: [MBZ] type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-24 Thread Marshall Booth
kevin kraly wrote: Well, Giesela, my 1981 300CD is in my driveway and ready to be wrenched on! If she has the newer type III system with a monovalve, where is it, and what does it look like (how many hoses/wires are coming out of it)? I don't see the bracket for the servo, so it appears to be

Re: [MBZ] OK, let me rephrase...HELP!

2006-04-24 Thread Marshall Booth
Christopher McCann wrote: Does ANYONE have a W201? If so, would you be willing (PLEASE) to do my a BIG favor? Pull out (not all the way, just slightly) a headrest and measure the distance between the two posts...from the oustide of one to the outside of the other. 162 mm (6 3/8).

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Overun on 91 300D 2.5 Turbo

2006-04-24 Thread John W. Reames III
On Sat, 22 Apr 2006, David Brodbeck wrote: Some of the newest turbos use variable-geometry vanes to regulate boost, instead of a wastegate. VW's more recent turbos are like this, I think. My E300td uses a non-variable turbo, but no wastegate... of course since it has an electronically

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread Marshall Booth
Levi Smith wrote: The Aux fan is the one in front of the radiator, right? That one uses a different fuse, doesn't it? The one I'm referring to seems to handle the ac compressor clutch and the cabin fan. It's only a 16A fuse. But some cleaning would probably be a good idea... (: Both the

[MBZ] 190D tranny update

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I changed fluid and filter today, seems to be shifting fine again with a slight longer shift between 2 and 3. Just going to live with that. Also got AC charged today with autofrost, cools OK but not near as good as in the 126. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300D Fuse and AC Issues

2006-04-24 Thread Levi Smith
So are the aux and fan and the climate control blower on the same circuit? I.e. is the problem when they're both on(same circuit), or is the problem that either one is near the limit(on their own circuit) so both are likely to cause problems to their own circuits? How much is involved in the

Re: [MBZ] Classic modern Becker radio

2006-04-24 Thread Joe Knight
Doesn't look like there's any mapping for north amerika. Drat! I was all set to rush out and snag a pair for my oh so classic rides. joe

Re: [MBZ] saw a strange sight today....

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So he was black, and had hair? Luther Gulseth wrote: Was driving around town in my Gold SD making some final purchases for my BioDiesel processor/wash/storage project and I turned a corner to see an exact mirror image of myself driving at me. Wow, don't see that everyday. The other

Re: [MBZ] W126 Seatbelt

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
used Luther Gulseth wrote: HUH? ? Which is more expensive? New or new? On Sun, 23 Apr 2006 16:22:49 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bet new ones are pretty expensive, new is probably much cheaper. Peter T. Arnold wrote: SWMBO slammed door on seat belt

Re: [MBZ] $10k rodbender, $17k W116 6.9

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is insane bidding for that 126. At 97k, thats about when the problem will start showing up at any moment. Dave M. wrote: Wild... bidding went over $10k on this rodbender. One owner, no mention of a crate motor, 97kmi. Listing ended early, must have sold off eBay for over $10k...? Funny

Re: [MBZ] ?

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
what what? Luther Gulseth wrote: what? -- 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

Re: [MBZ] $17k W116 6.9

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
its probably going to need alot of rubber replaced. Chuck Landenberger wrote: Dave, I agree on the 6.9 Now all you need is a deep wallet to pay for the gas... I've driven one and they are awesome... Only 14k miles. WOW. Chuck On Apr 23, 2006, at 8:11

Re: [MBZ] saw a strange sight today....

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
We already saw this once. Luther Gulseth wrote: Was driving around town in my Gold SD making some final purchases for my BioDiesel processor/wash/storage project and I turned a corner to see an exact mirror image of myself driving at me. Wow, don't see that everyday. The other driver and I

Re: [MBZ] Are these cars worth all the effort

2006-04-24 Thread John W. Reames III
Yes, they can be expensive to maintain... (but so can any 20+ year old car. When is the last time you tried to buy parts (say an egr valve for a F**d, even one thats only say 12-15 years old?)) I was getting unsure and was starting to look towards a VW Jetta TDI (97 mi each way every day),

Re: [MBZ] saw a strange sight today....

2006-04-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
and a very large afro at that ~So he was black, and had hair? ~ ~Luther Gulseth wrote: ~ ~ Was driving around town in my Gold SD making some final purchases for my ~ BioDiesel processor/wash/storage project and I turned a corner to see an ~ exact mirror image of myself driving at me.

[MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-24 Thread Christopher McCann
I am still rather stunned that I found a BULLET hole in the roof of the SD this morning. It is near the edge of the roof. Went through one layer of steel and stopped. Did not go through the roof. Unbelievable. There is NO WAY it could be anything else, the hole is perfectly circular and

Re: [MBZ] type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
If she has the newer type III system with a monovalve, where is it, and what does it look like (how many hoses/wires are coming out of it)? I don't see the bracket for the servo, so it appears to be a different setup than the 1978 300CD that I had. It is different, and has a monovalve.

Re: [MBZ] saw a strange sight today....

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea sure, blame it on the server. Luther Gulseth wrote: and it's the damn server's fault. See the ? email for reference. ~We already saw this once. ~ ~Luther Gulseth wrote: ~ ~ Was driving around town in my Gold SD making some final purchases for my ~ BioDiesel processor/wash/storage project

Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
totally - no residual metal...maybe someone used a laser gun!? Actually, it's 9mm, I'm certain. I'm not. IIRC, 9mm has more than a little bit of penetration ability, unless this was a wild shot at the end of a long trajectory. It's the same diameter slug as a .38 (or .380) more or less, so

Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-24 Thread Christopher McCann
Agreed, could be a .380 (9mm short) - actually, I took a .380 round, stuck it in the hole and concluded it was a 9mm. In either case, the diameter of the bullet is 9mm. But it still could be a standard 9mm becuase of where in the roof it hit...alot of metal under it in that part. I may be

Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-24 Thread James Zavesky
have local law enforcement extract it and do the forensics on it. you may have a shooter in the area you may not know of. James Zavesky - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 10:26 AM

Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I doubt they will go thru all that trouble James Zavesky wrote: have local law enforcement extract it and do the forensics on it. you may have a shooter in the area you may not know of. James Zavesky -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-24 Thread Smith, Todd
I am purchasing a diesel F-150 XLT pickup from http://4btconversions.com that has the industrial Cummins 4BT engine and should do about 27MPG at 70MPH. This isn't the same engine that is in the Dodge but is a industrial engine that is used for delivery vans and forklifts and whatnot. Every

Re: [MBZ] FW: Performance Products - Digital AC Servo Upgrade

2006-04-24 Thread Rusty Cullens
I am alive. I have just been very busy taking of my father who just had a massive stroke 3 weeks ago. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 10:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-24 Thread l02turner
I would hope they would at least add it to their database - so it can be searched in future investigations -or, perhaps there have been shootings in your neighborhood and thiis bullet is part of it? You never know what the authorities will do - and in Ca, the politicans are suggesting all

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Peter Frederick
No, the 727 type is long dead, alas, as they were by far the best of the American automatics. The current ones are a complete re-design, and are built in Mexico. For a while, the rework rate was 100%. Everyone had trouble with automatics and big truck diesels -- there is a reason

Re: [MBZ] FW: Performance Products - Digital AC Servo Upgrade

2006-04-24 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Rusty, Hope he is recovering! Thoughts are with him! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Apr 24, 2006, at 7:57 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: I am alive. I have just been very busy taking of my father who just had a massive stroke 3 weeks ago. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Overun on 91 300D 2.5 Turbo

2006-04-24 Thread Peter Frederick
Personally, I believe the crud problem is more from using dino oil that it's presence -- my brother's 300 SDL is perfectly clean, as is my 87 300D, both using exclusively synthetic (Mobil 1) oil. The oil does not coke, so the soot and oil simply run down the intake and get burned. Dino oil

Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-24 Thread Christopher McCann
never thought of that. Thanks. Chris Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: CarefulYour precious Wulf could be held as evidence if an investigation occurs or is already ongoing. Mike - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
there is a reason over-the-road trucks don't have automatics. I must beg to differ. Current technology has the situation in automatics much more lucrative than a manual trans. The OTR auto's are a hydraulic/brain control of the same manual gear box. The reasons for this being a better

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-24 Thread Mitch Haley
I am purchasing a diesel F-150 XLT pickup from http://4btconversions.com that has the industrial Cummins 4BT engine and should do about 27MPG at 70MPH. This isn't the same engine that is in the Dodge but is a industrial engine that is used for delivery vans and forklifts and whatnot. It

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Peter Frederick
My point exactly -- those are NOT planetary gear internal clutch shifted slushboxes, they are automatically shifted constant mesh manual trannies (similar to the Renault and Citroen trannies of days gone by). I assume there is some sort of hydraulic coupling or torque converter and a normal

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-24 Thread Peter Frederick
I was under the impression that most of the diesels used in pickups were detuned to prevent frame and driveline damage -- that's why it's so easy to get more power out of them! Peter

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
I am purchasing a diesel F-150 XLT pickup from http://4btconversions.com that has the industrial Cummins 4BT engine and should do about 27MPG at 70MPH. This isn't the same engine that is in the Dodge but is a industrial engine that is used for delivery vans and forklifts and whatnot. The

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
I was under the impression that most of the diesels used in pickups were detuned to prevent frame and driveline damage -- that's why it's so easy to get more power out of them! Yeah, the Cummins 6B is, and always was, a 300 HP engine that was detuned to something like half of that in the first

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny update

2006-04-24 Thread Marshall Booth
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well I changed fluid and filter today, seems to be shifting fine again with a slight longer shift between 2 and 3. Just going to live with that. Also got AC charged today with autofrost, cools OK but not near as good as in the 126. In 201s, the ATF cooler and the

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Jim Cathey
Normal automatics have trouble at the torque loads developed by large diesel engines and large cargo capacity -- very difficult to keep them from slipping. Yeah, with only one clutch you can make it a big beefy mother so it'll survive, but a planetary slushbox needs half a dozen of them...

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 4/24/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With modern control electronics (rather than analog fluidics computers) the resurrection of the Hydrak(ula) approach to an automatic transmission is viable. Everything old is new again! I'm waiting for steam cars to come back. You think

[MBZ] Diesel land speed record attempt

2006-04-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
Greetings all, I came across this article in today's Times of London Driving Supplement and thought some may like to read it. http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,22750-2145162,00.html Enjoy! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Pressure

2006-04-24 Thread David Brodbeck
Levi Smith wrote: I always thought that was more for the metals in the engine getting warmed up. I.e the different times to warm of the metals in the engine made it a bad idea to rev the engine too much before everything was warmed up... I'm sure it's a bit of both.

[MBZ] A Squeak At Idle

2006-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro
Finally today (since I have been hearing what I imagine to be Herr Doktor's voice in my head telling me over and over again a stuck open thermostat increased engine wear like mad...) I took the 5 minutes it takes to change my thermostat. After I performed the fill and vent of the cooling

Re: [MBZ] A Squeak At Idle

2006-04-24 Thread Bob Rentfro
I thought of that as I was typing... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Terry Geiger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 11:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] A Squeak At Idle Coolant on a belt? Try getting the belts dry and see

Re: [MBZ] type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-24 Thread kevin kraly
I've got horizontal buttons, so it must be a type III system. Does this mean that it has a monovalve rather than the dreaded ACC servo? Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon Giesela, 1981 300CD 204K miles

Re: [MBZ] 123 300TD Rough Idle Problem

2006-04-24 Thread Michael
Thanks Peter, I'll get right on it! I have a spare IP. Can I remove a replacement part off of it for the problem part on the turbo wagon? -Michael -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Apr 22, 2006 12:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yes, you have a monovalve on the firewall in the engine compartment. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-24 Thread kevin kraly
Thanks, everyone for the ACC help! I'm glad that it does have the newer style type III system without a servo! Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon Giesela, 1981 300CD 204K miles

Re: [MBZ] latest eBay crack seller 123TD

2006-04-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
I don't know, but the price is already up to $261!! On 4/21/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is quite the divot in the passenger seat. Must be one squirmy kid rubbing his rump. As for price, that is pretty close to the crackhead pricing for a wagon out this way. On Friday,

Re: [MBZ] 82 300TD Wagon - Rear Wiper

2006-04-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's not really clear WHAT you're after. On 4/22/06, MICHAEL ESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone have a new or preferably good used wiper arm for rear hatch of 82 300TD? I reassembled the assembly in my daughters car last week (and it works great now), however, being the manly man

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300CD Fuse Issue

2006-04-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Speaking of glow plugs... my son had his 85 300D towed to the dealer because it wouldn't start. I was unable to help him but from the sound of it, I was almost 100 percent sure it was either the glow plug relay or the glow plug fuse. Instead, they needed to replace the glow plugs themselves

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300CD Fuse Issue

2006-04-24 Thread Marshall Booth
andrew strasfogel wrote: Speaking of glow plugs... my son had his 85 300D towed to the dealer because it wouldn't start. I was unable to help him but from the sound of it, I was almost 100 percent sure it was either the glow plug relay or the glow plug fuse. Instead, they needed to replace the

[MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
A friend has decided to purchase his first Mercedes and asked for my advice. He's 47, works hard and deserves to drive something nice than the '91 Ford he currently owns. He has a budget between $12 - $18K, and his choices boil down to a '92 400E at around $12K, a '99 green/parchment 60K E320

Re: [MBZ] Repeats

2006-04-24 Thread RELNGSON
We already saw this once. Luther Gulseth wrote:. Actually, this is the fourth time, digest-wise. RLE

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