Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 10, Issue 111
My 78 240D primer pump used a 3/4 or 7/8 wrench to RR - that's one of my few SAE wrenches but it comes in handy very often -
Re: [MBZ] Chaff
As just one example, the following two line post was accompanied by 95 lines of quotes, quotes of quotes, and qoutes of quotes of quotes. My 78 240D primer pump used a 3/4 or 7/8 wrench to RR - that's one of my few SAE wrenches but it comes in handy very often - RLE
Re: [MBZ] Where is Marshall?
That is why the proper use of subject lines comes into play. The list would be rather boring if no off topic stuff was allowed. This list is light in the off topic department compared to the competition, but not ad dry as some of the others. I like to think its a near perfect balance. Dennis Perkins wrote: Could it be that this list seems to stray from MB interest to other areas thusly adding to the load of stuff that has to be looked at. Dennis Perkins 84 300SD -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Almost Stalls After Agressive Braking
Replace the pump, then see what it does. Bob Rentfro wrote: Each time I have to brake agressively, the engine almost stalls. The idle drops way below what it normally is and it doesn't recover unless I give it a bit of fuel with the foot feed. Today it happened again after some clown cut me off at a light, so I put it in neutral before it stalled and placing it in neutral had no effect. Ideas? Is this a known precursor to something. Is my brake booster stealing vacuum from the shutoff valve...wait that would make it stay running. Also...I've developed a wicked fuel leak (leaks a puddle the size of a trash can lid in 10 minutes) around the primer pump, but the odd thing is that some of the fuel is pooling in the recess on the top of the handle of the primer pump and it doesn't appear like it's leaking from above. Time to get fuely. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 159K '87 Acura Legend 177K Litchfield Park, AZ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
you should be sending this to the other lists as well, SL, vets, etc. Rusty wrote: http://dunwoodynorth.org/dndc/index.htm This is where the Q will be held this year, October 28th from 12:00pm till 5:00pm. Barbeque Pork Chicken, Baked Beans, Mac Cheese, Slaw, Soft Drinks, Cold Beer Wine. So far, we have over 50 RSVP's. Don't delay, call or email and tell us your coming. Bring your wife, your girlfriend, your pet. Bring you car so we call all gaze at it. It's the event of the year. People are coming from Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Jersey, shoot, from all over the World. How can you pass up a chance to see rusty, patched up old beater Benzes? You also get to meet Jabba the Hurst aka Docktor Fatty. All this for free. Any questions, call Rusty @ 1-800-741-5252. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 420SEL timing chain/valve job
Mitch Haley wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: Our ISP, as a service enhancement, has eliminated our webmail interface. I suppose you could either call tech support and ask them to delete the 6mb email message (I did that once back when my modem was 14.4k) or use something like Yahoo mail to download/delete your messages, and the forward the important ones back to yourself. I know Yahoo has a POP download feature, I would assume Gmail has it too. I once resorted to telnetting into a POP server to manually delete a troublesome message that my email client couldn't handle. It turns out POP is an easy protocol to deal with -- most of the commands are plain English.
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-W123-1981-Mecedes-Benz-300TD-Wagon-300-turbo-diesel-sunroof_W0QQitemZ270033823857QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-W123-1981-Mecedes-Benz-300TD-Wagon-300-turbo-diesel-sunroof_W0QQitemZ270033823857QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
The easy fix is to replace the VW with a Mercedes. Poof the leak is fixed! On 9/27/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The tank in my 300D 2.5 was reported to be leaking when I bought it - turned out to be the hose within a 1/4 inch of the pump fitting -- easy fix (but I lost the heated tube feature). I did successfully repair a cracked washer tank in a 115 300D with hot glue - it lasted 4 or 5 years. On 9/27/06, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take the tank out, install the pump, fill, look for leaks and see where it leaks? -- Luther KB5QHU -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!! Midwest City, Oklahoma
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
Well it has one bid, not sure why that would indicate shill bidding. Michael Hall wrote: If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
what is shill bidding? Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-W123-1981-Mecedes-Benz-300TD-Wagon-300-turbo-diesel-sunroof_W0QQitemZ270033823857QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: 15 volt 22 microfarad tantalum capacitor.
Zeitgeist wrote: Not sure why tantalum was chosen over electrolytics, but here's my source article: IIRC, tantalum caps have a wider temperature range and narrower tolerances. (Electrolytics are usually no better than +/- 10%, with +20/-10% not being uncommon.) Electrolytics also have a limited life span -- eventually they dry out. Finally, they're less compact. All Electronics has tantalums, but I think they have a minimum order: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category/140800/Tantalum.html Digi-Key has been aggressively removing items from their catalog that contain heavy metals and toxic substances, so that's probably why you can't find them there. There's a big push in the electronics industry to use less toxic materials, especially in Europe, where companies are required to take devices back for recycling. http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_intermittent_syndrome.htm It looks like they're using the capacitor as a filter to shunt noise to ground. The value is probably non-critical. I'm not sure why they don't want you to use an electrolytic. This seems like a classic application for one. It may be the engine compartment is too hot for them. I always kind of suspected the underlying problem was that the mechanical AFMs would get worn spots where the signal would get noisy, kind of like a scratchy volume control. I never had a van with Vanagon syndrome, or I'd have attached an oscilloscope and found out.
[MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D
1981 240D with loose AC belt. Is the adjustment from the top? What to loosen? Is there something like the alternator adjustment set up? It got too dark for a good look at everything after I got the new water pump installed, so, I thought maybe someone has BTDT and save me some pitfalls. Harry
[MBZ] Avoiding downloading huge emails [was: Re: 420SEL timing chain/valve job]
On Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:59:11 -0700 David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: Our ISP, as a service enhancement, has eliminated our webmail interface. I suppose you could either call tech support and ask them to delete the 6mb email message (I did that once back when my modem was 14.4k) or use something like Yahoo mail to download/delete your messages, and the forward the important ones back to yourself. I know Yahoo has a POP download feature, I would assume Gmail has it too. I once resorted to telnetting into a POP server to manually delete a troublesome message that my email client couldn't handle. It turns out POP is an easy protocol to deal with -- most of the commands are plain English. I run Linux and use poppy for this very purpose. It's at http://freshmeat.net/projects/poppy/ Poppy is a small Perl script that will individually retrieve only the headers of mail messages from a POP3/IMAP server and then allow you to view, save, or delete each. This is especially good for systems with limited resources like limited disk space, slow connectivity, or no GUI. It is also good for managing your mailbox when your normal mail reader is setup not to delete mail off the server or is having problems downloading large emails. Works great. Craig
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
Lets see - the no reserve, the bidder opened an account TODAY, bidder name is mercedes related but not exactly the product being sold (an attempt to make people think its a mercedes type person bidding), the bid was placed 15 minutes after the seller answered my question about rust (ie got home from worked, answered some questions, opened and account and placed a bid). Shill bidding is bidding that artificially inflates the price of the auction, ie the seller bidding on his own item under a different name. While abhored on eBay, the practice is accepted at dealer car auctions, where half the time, you're bidding against the coke machine in the corner. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what is shill bidding? Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-W123-1981-Mecedes-Benz-300TD-Wagon-300-turbo-diesel-sunroof_W0QQitemZ270033823857QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Avoiding downloading huge emails [was: Re: 420SEL timing chain/valve job]
LT Don wrote: There is an alternative to POP3 that leaves the mail on the server until you delete it ... can't remember the name right now. I am sure someone will know what it is called. I was going to play with it from within Linux Thunderbird but decided to now mess with success (POP3 and spam filters). IMAP. It's my favorite form of remote email. Not only does it let you store stuff on the server, you can have multiple folders. It's handy when you use multiple computers and want to be able to read your email from any of them. Unfortunately, few service providers support it. POP3 is more common, probably partly because it lowers disk requirements by discouraging people from storing mail on the server.
Re: [MBZ] Avoiding downloading huge emails [was: Re: 420SEL timing chain/valve job]
On Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:34:41 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is an alternative to POP3 that leaves the mail on the server until you delete it ... can't remember the name right now. I am sure someone will know what it is called. I was going to play with it from within Linux Thunderbird but decided to now mess with success (POP3 and spam filters). IMAP. But there's a limit to how much email you can leave on a server... Craig
Re: [MBZ] Avoiding downloading huge emails [was: Re: 420SEL timing chain/valve job]
On Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:22:04 -0600 Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I run Linux and use poppy for this very purpose. It's at http://freshmeat.net/projects/poppy/ I should have gone to the project's home page (at http://www.cnpbagwell.com/index.php?n=Projects.HomePage ). It says, Poppy has been tested with Perl5 under most favors of Unix and Windows 9x, so you Winders guys can use it, too. Craig
Re: [MBZ] Almost Stalls After Agressive Braking
Put the new one on and leak is gone. Now I need to wait until some numbskull causes me to stop on the proverbial dime and we'll see if the low idle problem has been corrected. Why do you need an extra a-hole around to conduct this test? (The one you're equipped with should be sufficient! :-) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Avoiding downloading huge emails [was: Re: 420SEL timing chain/valve job]
Yea, that's it. Thanks. On 9/27/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IMAP. But there's a limit to how much email you can leave on a server... Craig -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
I did successfully repair a cracked washer tank in a 115 300D with hot glue - it lasted 4 or 5 years. Shoe Goo: even better. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] OT: 15 volt 22 microfarad tantalum capacitor.
Not sure why tantalum was chosen over electrolytics, but here's my source article: http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_intermittent_syndrome.htm Maybe I can use an electrolytic, afterall... No engineering at all, in other words. Looks like the guy just grabbed the generic 'good capacitor' and it worked for him. No idea if it was the bulk capacitance it needed, or more high frequency noise shunting. I wouldn't want to use a regular electrolytic cap in a harsh environment, but I hate them anyway. But one of them in parallel with a decent .1 uF orange drop or something would work even better than the tantalum, most likely. The proper engineering fix involves finding out the failure mechanism, using an oscilloscope, etc., then putting in the right component to take care of it. That takes time, knowledge, and equipment that most people don't have though. Heck, in that application just try anything. It won't hurt! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
inserted. Still leaking. I'm thinking I should insert the seal into the reservoir and *then* push the pump into the seal. Maybe that'll work. I usually do it the other way. But I don't know much about 67 MGB's. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D
On my 82 300SD and 79 300TD, you losen the big bolts that hold the compressor on and the whole compressor moves with the adjusting screw. All done from below. Only losen enough to move the compressor or thenion will change when you snog them back down. Scott Ritchey Kittrell NC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 10:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D I have done it but don't remember how. I think it is from below. Wish I remembered so I could tell you. Maybe someone else can chime in. Loren 81 240D, awaiting trans transplant (Actually, I think it will become a 300D and the 240 engine go in the Mojave desert 240) At 09:20 PM 9/27/2006, you wrote: 1981 240D with loose AC belt. Is the adjustment from the top? What to loosen? Is there something like the alternator adjustment set up? It got too dark for a good look at everything after I got the new water pump installed, so, I thought maybe someone has BTDT and save me some pitfalls. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Loren Faeth ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D
change when you snog them back down. I prefer to use a wrench, myself. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D
'77 240D it appears that you adjust the pulley that is right in front of the cylinder head. On 9/27/06, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1981 240D with loose AC belt. Is the adjustment from the top? What to loosen? Is there something like the alternator adjustment set up? It got too dark for a good look at everything after I got the new water pump installed, so, I thought maybe someone has BTDT and save me some pitfalls. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
Thanks. I didn't know the terminology. I've never bid on anything. I agree it does sound fishy but wouldn't the seller bid a lot higher to make people think it was worth more? And why isn't he showing the interior? Also ,the back looks like it is sitting kind of low. Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets see - the no reserve, the bidder opened an account TODAY, bidder name is mercedes related but not exactly the product being sold (an attempt to make people think its a mercedes type person bidding), the bid was placed 15 minutes after the seller answered my question about rust (ie got home from worked, answered some questions, opened and account and placed a bid). Shill bidding is bidding that artificially inflates the price of the auction, ie the seller bidding on his own item under a different name. While abhored on eBay, the practice is accepted at dealer car auctions, where half the time, you're bidding against the coke machine in the corner. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo wrote: what is shill bidding? Michael Hall wrote: If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-W123-1981-Mecedes-Benz-300TD-Wagon-300-turbo-diesel-sunroof_W0QQitemZ270033823857QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
What type of glue is used to tack the translucent plastic liners at the doors ? mak - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak I did successfully repair a cracked washer tank in a 115 300D with hot glue - it lasted 4 or 5 years. Shoe Goo: even better. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
What type of glue is used to tack the translucent plastic liners at the doors ? I use 3M's 77. -- Jim
[MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly
I have an older 300D W123 with the 711.118 transmission and all of a sudden it will only upshift based on speed and not throttle position as well. Furthur it won't go into top gear no matter how high the engine revs. There are no transmission leaks but level seemed to be low when I checked it. Added 250 ml of ATF and no change. Kickdown function still works. Not sure what to do next! Throttle link appears Ok and working , no sure if it has slipped on the splined shaft on the transmission shaft though. Regarding level checking , when the engine is not running the level is some 50 mm or so higher on the dipstick than when engine is running - is this OK. Furthur the cold fluid level check - is this also done when engine is running? Peter
Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
Mak - I use Sanfords rubber cement. Stationary store would be the source I guess. We had a couple of cans of it that the secretaries were tossing. Cut and paste done a bit differently these days. Brush the stuff on both the door and the plastic sheet. After it dries you can stick it on. If it doesn't line up right just peel it away and restick it where you want. The best part is it won't tear your plastic if you want to pull it loose to work inside your door. Barry What type of glue is used to tack the translucent plastic liners at the doors ? mak
Re: [MBZ] OT: 15 volt 22 microfarad tantalum capacitor.
On Wed, 27 Sep 2006, Jim Cathey wrote: frequency noise shunting. I wouldn't want to use a regular electrolytic cap in a harsh environment, but I hate them anyway. But one of them in parallel with a decent .1 uF orange drop or something would work even better than the tantalum, most likely. I agree there, but OD's can get huge (thinking [EMAIL PROTECTED]) I recall that BC makes electrolytic caps rated for [EMAIL PROTECTED] (SAL-A 123?), since they are what I used on that CC amp. (most of them seem to be 65C rated). I think digi shows some tants still. The proper engineering fix involves finding out the failure mechanism, using an oscilloscope, etc., then putting in the right component to take care of it. That takes time, knowledge, and equipment that most people don't have though. Yeah *pats 7844,DC504,FG504...*. Since most of the electrolytics made 10+yrs ago had a rated life of 2Khrs or less, it is probabably a good bet that they are going bad... typically by leaking DC, but that takes a little setup to test. Heck, in that application just try anything. It won't hurt! Just beware old used caps since they can have nasty resistance properties. -j.
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
You don't know what he bid - thats the whole thing. Thats how eBay works, a bidder makes a maximum bid, which shows up as the next bid based on the current bid increment, then eBay automatically raises it up to the maximun as people bid against you. So you run a no reserve auction, then a few days later, bid your reserve. There are car dealers that make livings doing this on eBay. The trick is to use proxy servers to make it look like the accounts originate and bid at independant IPs, other wise eBay will catch you and suspend your accounts. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. I didn't know the terminology. I've never bid on anything. I agree it does sound fishy but wouldn't the seller bid a lot higher to make people think it was worth more? And why isn't he showing the interior? Also ,the back looks like it is sitting kind of low. Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets see - the no reserve, the bidder opened an account TODAY, bidder name is mercedes related but not exactly the product being sold (an attempt to make people think its a mercedes type person bidding), the bid was placed 15 minutes after the seller answered my question about rust (ie got home from worked, answered some questions, opened and account and placed a bid). Shill bidding is bidding that artificially inflates the price of the auction, ie the seller bidding on his own item under a different name. While abhored on eBay, the practice is accepted at dealer car auctions, where half the time, you're bidding against the coke machine in the corner. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo wrote: what is shill bidding? Michael Hall wrote: If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-W123-1981-Mecedes-Benz-300TD-Wagon-300-turbo-diesel-sunroof_W0QQitemZ270033823857QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak
Thanks for that info. regards mak - Original Message - From: Barry Stark [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 12:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak Mak - I use Sanfords rubber cement. Stationary store would be the source I guess. We had a couple of cans of it that the secretaries were tossing. Cut and paste done a bit differently these days. Brush the stuff on both the door and the plastic sheet. After it dries you can stick it on. If it doesn't line up right just peel it away and restick it where you want. The best part is it won't tear your plastic if you want to pull it loose to work inside your door. Barry What type of glue is used to tack the translucent plastic liners at the doors ? mak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly
sudden it will only upshift based on speed and not throttle position as well. Furthur it won't go into top gear no matter how high the engine revs...Kickdown function still works. Me either. I'd say stuck kickdown except you've eliminated that. I guess really check out that throttle linkage, though I'd think that if it were going to slip it'd tend to slip the other way. Regarding level checking , when the engine is not running the level is some 50 mm or so higher on the dipstick than when engine is running - is this OK. Furthur the cold fluid level check - is this also done when engine is running? Always running, always warm. Otherwise the level is meaningless. Officially, anyhow. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly
Not sure if your 300D has a solid metal control rod or a vacuum hose - one or the other will run from the IP to the AT - it controls when the tranny upshifts/. If there's a solid rod you may need the plastic bushing at the AT end. It's hard to find as it;s not shown in the parts diagrams. I was helped by the MB CLassic Dept and I now have the pn for this $2 part. If you have the vacuum hose, check it;s condition - it may be plugged with crap - or it may be damaged and leaking. That's the quick n easy fix - there's also a gizmo on the AT that controls vacuum/shift points - called a modulator - not wiure if all MB AT's have one that can be changed - What year is your W123? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 2:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly I have an older 300D W123 with the 711.118 transmission and all of a sudden it will only upshift based on speed and not throttle position as well. Furthur it won't go into top gear no matter how high the engine revs. There are no transmission leaks but level seemed to be low when I checked it. Added 250 ml of ATF and no change. Kickdown function still works. Not sure what to do next! Throttle link appears Ok and working , no sure if it has slipped on the splined shaft on the transmission shaft though. Regarding level checking , when the engine is not running the level is some 50 mm or so higher on the dipstick than when engine is running - is this OK. Furthur the cold fluid level check - is this also done when engine is running? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006
Re: [MBZ] What makes a turd/what's it worth?
you said:my brother's 300SDL What year is it? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 8:08 AM Subject: [MBZ] What makes a turd/what's it worth? Speaking of cheap beaters, my parents still have my brother's 300SDL. It does have some body rust (over rear wheel arches), blower motor (porcupine?), driveline vibes (carrier bearing?), needs a chain tensioner, and an A/C compressor (Klima replaced) It MAY need the IP delivery seals done. IIRC it is over 250k on it. It has had: oil cooler lines replaced within past 10k, new tranny with in past 50k, rear trailing arl (left?) replaced due to rot allowing spring to drop out bottom within past 50k. It has fairly new rubber (turanza?) on it. It starts and runs/drives. It is in White Marsh, MD. What is it worth? -j. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006
[MBZ] Accelerator Control W124 '91 300D
Howdy - Is there some kind of control that maintains the idle rpm when the AC is turned on? Seems like there should be something to account for the extra load on the engine so the engine doesn't stall -- TIA - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ .
Re: [MBZ] Accelerator Control W124 '91 300D
Is there some kind of control that maintains the idle rpm when the AC is turned on? Seems like there should be something to account for the extra load on the engine so the engine doesn't stall -- The EDS, electronic diesel system? That's what's in the SDL. Hooks to the tachometer signal, feeds an actuator inside the IP. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D
My, my quite the mood we are in today eh? -Curt Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:56:06 -0700 From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed change when you snog them back down. I prefer to use a wrench, myself. -- Jim - Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com - How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Sep 28 13:50:43 2006 Received: from web32805.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.35]) by server8.arterytc8.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GSwHj-0004a9-Lw for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:50:43 + Received: (qmail 83857 invoked by uid 60001); 28 Sep 2006 13:50:36 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [198.51.119.130] by web32805.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:50:36 PDT Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:50:36 -0700 (PDT) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com 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 2.1.7.cp2 Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 13:50:44 - Is that the right stuff for a hoodpad too? I know its 3m something. I finally found a place that has 3m spray adhesive but they've got like 4 different ones... -Curt Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:41:35 -0700 From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed What type of glue is used to tack the translucent plastic liners at the doors ? I use 3M's 77. -- Jim - Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thu Sep 28 14:01:49 2006 Received: from postal.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.12] helo=windwireless.net) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GSwST-0005kx-9Z for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:01:49 + Received: from dogear.com (unverified [206.63.94.197]) by windwireless.net (WindPostal) with ESMTP id 56081 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:01:56 -0700 Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:01:30 -0700 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 mercedes@okiebenz.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Server: High Performance Mail Server - http://surgemail.com r=-412260344 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windsheild Washer Reservoir Leak X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:01:49 - Is that the right stuff for a hoodpad too? Absolutely not. I know its 3m something. I finally found a place that has 3m spray adhesive but they've got like 4 different ones... Spray 77 is lightweight stuff. For hood pads, you want the Super Trim Adhesive. I use the 77 for door vapor barriers because it pulls off without tearing the plastic. Holds _just_ good enough. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Where is Marshall?
I agree. It makes it more interesting. Most of the topics are at least about cars or driving. And subject lines can be a real good wheat/chaff separator. Brian On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is why the proper use of subject lines comes into play. The list would be rather boring if no off topic stuff was allowed. This list is light in the off topic department compared to the competition, but not ad dry as some of the others. I like to think its a near perfect balance. Dennis Perkins wrote: Could it be that this list seems to stray from MB interest to other areas thusly adding to the load of stuff that has to be looked at. Dennis Perkins 84 300SD -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Chameleon Benz
So on Tuesday I looked at Brunnhilde who was parked in front of the house, as I was pulling out of the driveway, and noticed a chameleon sitting on top of the steering wheel. Most curious, I noticed its profile only since it was darkened considerably sitting on the black steering wheel. So yesterday I hop in to go to the grocery, expecting lizards to be dashing about the interior, but no such thing. I get to the store, open the door and a chameleon runs out from somewhere, over the door frame and onto the outside of the door where it was holding on (how do they do that?). I close the door and it dashes in the front gap back inside the car I guess. I got back in after my store run but no creature to be seen. This year has seen a bumper crop of chameleons, geckos, and these little frogs about an inch long that come out at night, that I have not seen before. The geckos and frogs are noisy as hell when they get cranked up, even the geckos during the day. Last night there were 4 frogs, two geckos, and a chameleon on the kitchen window, maybe attracted by the light or each other. I guess Brunnhilde's is pushing into new territory. My question is, if I go to sell the car on eBay can I say it has very rare custom lizard skin seats? --R
Re: [MBZ] Accelerator Control W124 '91 300D
I've wondered this for a long time because I've never noticed an idle up with AC on. My 123 never did it and my 124 doesn't. Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Chameleon Benz
You sure someone wasn't trying to sell you insurance? Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 7:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Chameleon Benz So on Tuesday I looked at Brunnhilde who was parked in front of the house, as I was pulling out of the driveway, and noticed a chameleon sitting on top of the steering wheel. Most curious, I noticed its profile only since it was darkened considerably sitting on the black steering wheel. So yesterday I hop in to go to the grocery, expecting lizards to be dashing about the interior, but no such thing. I get to the store, open the door and a chameleon runs out from somewhere, over the door frame and onto the outside of the door where it was holding on (how do they do that?). I close the door and it dashes in the front gap back inside the car I guess. I got back in after my store run but no creature to be seen. This year has seen a bumper crop of chameleons, geckos, and these little frogs about an inch long that come out at night, that I have not seen before. The geckos and frogs are noisy as hell when they get cranked up, even the geckos during the day. Last night there were 4 frogs, two geckos, and a chameleon on the kitchen window, maybe attracted by the light or each other. I guess Brunnhilde's is pushing into new territory. My question is, if I go to sell the car on eBay can I say it has very rare custom lizard skin seats? --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Chameleon Benz
Practical application a la gecko http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2006-08/uoc--ecg082206.php Jeff Zedic Toronto
Re: [MBZ] Chameleon Benz
on 9/28/06 10:26 AM, Rich Thomas at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My question is, if I go to sell the car on eBay can I say it has very rare custom lizard skin seats? I am sorry, I only answered SIGNED questions concerning lizards in Mercedes. If you are lurking, Marshall, sorry but I couldn't resist THAT. Mac
Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly
It's a 1979 with only a solid rod control, no vacuum control. All linkages are good. Not sure what the correct setting/orientation is for the lever. PEter -Original Message- From: LarryT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 September 2006 02:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly Not sure if your 300D has a solid metal control rod or a vacuum hose - one or the other will run from the IP to the AT - it controls when the tranny upshifts/. If there's a solid rod you may need the plastic bushing at the AT end. It's hard to find as it;s not shown in the parts diagrams. I was helped by the MB CLassic Dept and I now have the pn for this $2 part. If you have the vacuum hose, check it;s condition - it may be plugged with crap - or it may be damaged and leaking. That's the quick n easy fix - there's also a gizmo on the AT that controls vacuum/shift points - called a modulator - not wiure if all MB AT's have one that can be changed - What year is your W123? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 2:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly I have an older 300D W123 with the 711.118 transmission and all of a sudden it will only upshift based on speed and not throttle position as well. Furthur it won't go into top gear no matter how high the engine revs. There are no transmission leaks but level seemed to be low when I checked it. Added 250 ml of ATF and no change. Kickdown function still works. Not sure what to do next! Throttle link appears Ok and working , no sure if it has slipped on the splined shaft on the transmission shaft though. Regarding level checking , when the engine is not running the level is some 50 mm or so higher on the dipstick than when engine is running - is this OK. Furthur the cold fluid level check - is this also done when engine is running? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
Why don't you? I don't even know about those lists. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 you should be sending this to the other lists as well, SL, vets, etc. Rusty wrote: http://dunwoodynorth.org/dndc/index.htm This is where the Q will be held this year, October 28th from 12:00pm till 5:00pm. Barbeque Pork Chicken, Baked Beans, Mac Cheese, Slaw, Soft Drinks, Cold Beer Wine. So far, we have over 50 RSVP's. Don't delay, call or email and tell us your coming. Bring your wife, your girlfriend, your pet. Bring you car so we call all gaze at it. It's the event of the year. People are coming from Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Jersey, shoot, from all over the World. How can you pass up a chance to see rusty, patched up old beater Benzes? You also get to meet Jabba the Hurst aka Docktor Fatty. All this for free. Any questions, call Rusty @ 1-800-741-5252. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly
It's a 1979 with only a solid rod control, no vacuum control. All linkages are good. Not sure what the correct setting/orientation is for the lever. I forget exactly, but you do something like floor the accelerator and then set the linkage to be all the way forward at the same time. Something like that, I had to do it on the Albatross. Made a big difference on shifting in it, but the linkage had obviously come loose there. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
oh Rusty wrote: Why don't you? I don't even know about those lists. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 9:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006 you should be sending this to the other lists as well, SL, vets, etc. Rusty wrote: http://dunwoodynorth.org/dndc/index.htm This is where the Q will be held this year, October 28th from 12:00pm till 5:00pm. Barbeque Pork Chicken, Baked Beans, Mac Cheese, Slaw, Soft Drinks, Cold Beer Wine. So far, we have over 50 RSVP's. Don't delay, call or email and tell us your coming. Bring your wife, your girlfriend, your pet. Bring you car so we call all gaze at it. It's the event of the year. People are coming from Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New Jersey, shoot, from all over the World. How can you pass up a chance to see rusty, patched up old beater Benzes? You also get to meet Jabba the Hurst aka Docktor Fatty. All this for free. Any questions, call Rusty @ 1-800-741-5252. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
Of course this is all moot if you have the discipline to bid only as much as you are willing to pay, based on what the item is worth... On 9/28/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You don't know what he bid - thats the whole thing. Thats how eBay works, a bidder makes a maximum bid, which shows up as the next bid based on the current bid increment, then eBay automatically raises it up to the maximun as people bid against you. So you run a no reserve auction, then a few days later, bid your reserve. There are car dealers that make livings doing this on eBay. The trick is to use proxy servers to make it look like the accounts originate and bid at independant IPs, other wise eBay will catch you and suspend your accounts. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. I didn't know the terminology. I've never bid on anything. I agree it does sound fishy but wouldn't the seller bid a lot higher to make people think it was worth more? And why isn't he showing the interior? Also ,the back looks like it is sitting kind of low. Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets see - the no reserve, the bidder opened an account TODAY, bidder name is mercedes related but not exactly the product being sold (an attempt to make people think its a mercedes type person bidding), the bid was placed 15 minutes after the seller answered my question about rust (ie got home from worked, answered some questions, opened and account and placed a bid). Shill bidding is bidding that artificially inflates the price of the auction, ie the seller bidding on his own item under a different name. While abhored on eBay, the practice is accepted at dealer car auctions, where half the time, you're bidding against the coke machine in the corner. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo wrote: what is shill bidding? Michael Hall wrote: If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-W123-1981-Mecedes-Benz-300TD-Wagon-300-turbo-diesel-sunroof_W0QQitemZ270033823857QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___
Re: [MBZ] Transmission not shifting properly
sudden it will only upshift based on speed and not throttle position as well. Furthur it won't go into top gear no matter how high the engine revs...Kickdown function still works. My SD had the same symptoms. Trans flush did NOT cure the problem, but a fluid and filter change did. Try that. Dan -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] Transmission not shifting properly
I'm a fan of the flush and in my mind a Trans flush includes fluid and filter. Sadly it seems that now they are no longer including the filter with the flushes for supposedly some sort of extra risks involved with dropping the pan. Levi On 9/28/06, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: sudden it will only upshift based on speed and not throttle position as well. Furthur it won't go into top gear no matter how high the engine revs...Kickdown function still works. My SD had the same symptoms. Trans flush did NOT cure the problem, but a fluid and filter change did. Try that. Dan -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon
No, its not. I want the Wagon. I'm the only one willing to bid, lets say, 5k. No one else bids more than 2k. Seller places a shill bid for 4,800. I win the auction at 4,900. Seller recieves 2,900 more than he would in a fair auction. Mike On 9/28/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Of course this is all moot if you have the discipline to bid only as much as you are willing to pay, based on what the item is worth... On 9/28/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You don't know what he bid - thats the whole thing. Thats how eBay works, a bidder makes a maximum bid, which shows up as the next bid based on the current bid increment, then eBay automatically raises it up to the maximun as people bid against you. So you run a no reserve auction, then a few days later, bid your reserve. There are car dealers that make livings doing this on eBay. The trick is to use proxy servers to make it look like the accounts originate and bid at independant IPs, other wise eBay will catch you and suspend your accounts. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks. I didn't know the terminology. I've never bid on anything. I agree it does sound fishy but wouldn't the seller bid a lot higher to make people think it was worth more? And why isn't he showing the interior? Also ,the back looks like it is sitting kind of low. Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets see - the no reserve, the bidder opened an account TODAY, bidder name is mercedes related but not exactly the product being sold (an attempt to make people think its a mercedes type person bidding), the bid was placed 15 minutes after the seller answered my question about rust (ie got home from worked, answered some questions, opened and account and placed a bid). Shill bidding is bidding that artificially inflates the price of the auction, ie the seller bidding on his own item under a different name. While abhored on eBay, the practice is accepted at dealer car auctions, where half the time, you're bidding against the coke machine in the corner. Mike On 9/27/06, mark maturo wrote: what is shill bidding? Michael Hall wrote: If that doesn't reek of shill bidding, I dunno what does. On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It has one now. andrew strasfogel wrote: I can't believe it has no bids. The TL lenses alone are worth $200... On 9/27/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-W123-1981-Mecedes-Benz-300TD-Wagon-300-turbo-diesel-sunroof_W0QQitemZ270033823857QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To
Re: [MBZ] Chameleon Benz
Absolutely! I've forgotten - where are yo? The lizard population in OK has mostly dissappeared. I miss the little insect eating creatures. My question is, if I go to sell the car on eBay can I say it has very rare custom lizard skin seats? --R -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly
As long as you can see the plastic bushing in the end of the rod where it attaches to the side of the AT.Mine was damaged and then it fell out -- Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:44 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly It's a 1979 with only a solid rod control, no vacuum control. All linkages are good. Not sure what the correct setting/orientation is for the lever. PEter -Original Message- From: LarryT [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 September 2006 02:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly Not sure if your 300D has a solid metal control rod or a vacuum hose - one or the other will run from the IP to the AT - it controls when the tranny upshifts/. If there's a solid rod you may need the plastic bushing at the AT end. It's hard to find as it;s not shown in the parts diagrams. I was helped by the MB CLassic Dept and I now have the pn for this $2 part. If you have the vacuum hose, check it;s condition - it may be plugged with crap - or it may be damaged and leaking. That's the quick n easy fix - there's also a gizmo on the AT that controls vacuum/shift points - called a modulator - not wiure if all MB AT's have one that can be changed - What year is your W123? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2006 2:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] Transmission W123 won't upshift correctly I have an older 300D W123 with the 711.118 transmission and all of a sudden it will only upshift based on speed and not throttle position as well. Furthur it won't go into top gear no matter how high the engine revs. There are no transmission leaks but level seemed to be low when I checked it. Added 250 ml of ATF and no change. Kickdown function still works. Not sure what to do next! Throttle link appears Ok and working , no sure if it has slipped on the splined shaft on the transmission shaft though. Regarding level checking , when the engine is not running the level is some 50 mm or so higher on the dipstick than when engine is running - is this OK. Furthur the cold fluid level check - is this also done when engine is running? Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 9/25/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 9/27/2006
[MBZ] Honda at Oshkosh '06
http://world.honda.com/HondaJet/2006/video/HondaatOshkosh/
[MBZ] NTSB/Comair
UPDATE ON NTSB INVESTIGATION INTO THE CRASH OF COMAIR FLIGHT 5191 On August 27, 2006, about 6:07 a.m., Comair flight 5191, a Bombardier CRJ-100, (N431CA) crashed upon takeoff from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Of the 47 passengers and 3 crewmembers onboard, 49 were fatally injured and one (the first officer) survived in critical condition. The following is an update of factual information developed during the Safety Board's investigation. Washington, DC --The Safety Board has completed the on-scene portion of the investigation. All of the investigative groups will be completing factual reports, which will be released to the public when the public docket is opened in the next several months. Accident Sequence Flight 5191, from Lexington, Kentucky to Atlanta, Georgia, was the third of three airplanes scheduled to take off in the early morning. The previous two departures took off without incident from runway 22. Flight 5191 was also cleared to taxi to runway 22 and subsequently cleared for takeoff; however, the airplane attempted to take off from runway 26. According to recorded information, the aircraft began its takeoff roll, accelerated to a maximum of about 137 knots, ran off the end of the runway through the airport perimeter fence, and impacted trees on an adjacent horse farm. The entire sequence took about 36 seconds. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and a post-crash fire. Aircraft Wreckage Witness marks on scene indicate that all three landing gear were on the ground as the airplane exited the runway. The main wreckage was located approximately 1,800 feet from the end of the runway. Both engines were examined at the accident site and no evidence of pre-impact failure was noted and the thrust reversers were stowed. The flaps were found in the takeoff position and no problems were noted with any other airplane system or structure. The wreckage from flight 5191 has been moved to a storage facility in Georgia. Recorders The flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) were recovered immediately and have provided valuable information. Investigators are continuing to extract data from the flight recorders, the air traffic control tape recordings and airport video surveillance cameras. FDR data indicate that the airplane stopped near the end of runway 26 for about 45 seconds before the flight was cleared for takeoff. The airplane was cleared for takeoff and 6 seconds later started to taxi onto runway 26. It took about 36 seconds for the airplane to taxi onto runway 26 and complete the turn before power was increased to initiate the takeoff. FDR vertical accelerometer data indicate that the airplane departed the end of the runway about 32 seconds after the takeoff was initiated. The FDR recording ended about 4 seconds later. Time correlation of those data continues. Operations/Human Performance Operations/Human Performance group has completed initial follow-up interviews at Comair headquarters in Covington, KY. The group conducted airport observations under day and night conditions; a simulator observation of Comair taxi and takeoff procedures; and interviews with multiple persons including: ramp personnel, flight instructors, check airmen, and several pilots who had flown with the accident flight crew. These interviews provided investigators with information about procedures and techniques used by pilots for taxi and takeoff runway identification and information about the accident flightcrew. Additionally, the Director of Corporate Safety for Comair and FAA personnel responsible for oversight of the Comair certificate were interviewed. The group gathered relevant documents pertaining to the accident flight, flight crew training and evaluation, operations of the CRJ100, and oversight of the airline. Investigators are now reviewing interviewsummaries and documentation to identify areas for further investigation and evaluation. The group continues to evaluate the pilot actions that led to the attempted takeoff on runway 26. Airport Information/Survival Factors Runway 22 is 7003 feet long, 150 feet wide, and is lighted for nighttime use. Runway 26 is 3500 feet long, 150 feet wide but marked to 75 feet wide, and is not lighted and is restricted to daytime use only. In order to take off from runway 22 it is necessary to taxi across the end of runway 26. An airport construction project, begun in 2004, was still underway at LEX at the time of the accident. The project was intended to mill and repave runway 4-22 and upgrade the safety areas at both ends of runway 4-22, the main runway. This project necessitated changes to some of the taxiways and signage. The group continues to evaluate the airport taxiway and runway markings, lighting and signage as well as additional information that was available to pilots. The Airport/Survival Factors Group will also be documenting the factors that
[MBZ] OT Mailman
Can anyone tell me where to find the bit in mailman to turn off the mederation requirement, so a list can become unmoderated? I know it is there, because i have used it before. TIA Loren Faeth
[MBZ] No Fan in position I
Listers I just noticed that the ventilation fan on my (non-AC) 190E doesn't work when the slider switch is in speed I - speeds II, III and MAX work fine, so I assuming it's not a fuse problem I remember that my old W126's had wire wound resistors behind one of the headlamps to give different fan speeds - I don't see anything like that on my W210 - how's the system work here ? It's a linear slide switch, not a rotary one I've looked in the archives with no luck - anyone have any ideas before I delve in ? Howard Fulford Bath England 190E '89 2.0 litre, 148345 miles
Re: [MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D
There is an idler pulley, loosen the clamp bolt (up top somewhere) and rotate idler down with a wrench, then tighten clamp bolt. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Accelerator Control W124 '91 300D
Idle with A/C on would drop. Idle control maintains same RPM so it's working if you don't notice it! On 9/28/06, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've wondered this for a long time because I've never noticed an idle up with AC on. My 123 never did it and my 124 doesn't. Jeff Zedic Toronto ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500SEL 143K Stardust 1996 Sidekick 57K Kermit 1992 500SL 109K The Flying Plum
Re: [MBZ] No Fan in position I
Hi Howard, How are things in old blighty? Perhaps it is a matter of pulling it out and giving the contacts a clean. Might be a fairly big job to get at it, unless you can get at it from the top. If you do pull it out let us know how you did it, currently we have two 201's in the fleet and chances are sooner or later they will develop wonky switch syndrome as well. Hendrik who suffers from wonky brain syndrome and a cold at the moment..cough cough - Original Message - From: Howard Fulford [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 7:33 AM Subject: [MBZ] No Fan in position I Listers I just noticed that the ventilation fan on my (non-AC) 190E doesn't work when the slider switch is in speed I - speeds II, III and MAX work fine, so I assuming it's not a fuse problem I remember that my old W126's had wire wound resistors behind one of the headlamps to give different fan speeds - I don't see anything like that on my W210 - how's the system work here ? It's a linear slide switch, not a rotary one I've looked in the archives with no luck - anyone have any ideas before I delve in ? Howard Fulford Bath England 190E '89 2.0 litre, 148345 miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/458 - Release Date: 27/09/2006
