Re: [MBZ] All I want for Christmas is heat
on 12/8/06 4:29 PM, Donald Snook at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sometime ago several folks suggested that I needed a monovalve on my 1990 300SEL. I have no heat. The blower motor blows but it is only cold air coming out. It comes out the vents. Do I need a monovalve? If so, how do I put one in. Someone sent me a link to replacing it, but I could not open the link. You replace the piston insert and seals/washers inside the valve using a rebuild kit. It's an easy (20 minutes or less) job and won't be a huge pain even if done outside at this time of year. If your SEL has the monvalve in the same place as my '82 SD, it's to the right of the battery, inside the false firewall area. Top comes off with four screws, DON'T DROP THEM 'cause you'll never see them again in there. Pull the assembly out, lay it on a flat surface and match up the pieces from the rebuild kit, then put it back in. Did I say 20, more like 10 minutes probably. I found this link that covers the procedure on an SL, same valve different car: http://www.zianet.com/SLlover/page62g.html Cheers Mac
Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D Black smoke
No air equals black smoke Could also be late injection timing, bad nozzles, low compression, or any combination of these. Peter
Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil useage
What is the condition of the oil trap in the air filter? I believe you said it was OK, but don't remember. If split or leaking, it will dump quite a bit of oil down the intake -- ditto if the valve at the bottom of the return tube is bad, it can actually suck oil up out of the crankcase at road speeds. Bad turbo is the next suspect -- these engines will burn very large amounts of oil without smoke if it happens under load and not idle. Peter
[MBZ] MAUSER, was HIGHLY OT: Re: Ritter vs Stern
Lets shoot at a MOOSE On 12/8/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip then we go out back with the Mausers and shoot at moving trucks -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil useage
WHA? Valve at the bottom of the return tube? Didn't know there was one there..are you talking oil return tube??? The oil trap was swapped out with one from the 74kmi '82 300D and no change. Turbo has been swapped also. On Fri, 08 Dec 2006 18:54:06 -0600, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the condition of the oil trap in the air filter? I believe you said it was OK, but don't remember. If split or leaking, it will dump quite a bit of oil down the intake -- ditto if the valve at the bottom of the return tube is bad, it can actually suck oil up out of the crankcase at road speeds. Bad turbo is the next suspect -- these engines will burn very large amounts of oil without smoke if it happens under load and not idle. Peter -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work '85 300D (280,176) parts car
Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil useage
Yup, there is supposed to be a foot valve on the air filter oil return line, I do believe (although I've been wrong a lot lately). The guts have to be in place in the oil trap, too -- it's a centrifugal filter, so the inlet pipe must be at an angle. Don't remember what it looks like any more, but it's not just a metal box. Was that a NEW or REBUILT turbo, or one off another car, unchecked? Oil leaking out the front seal will get burned, and you will have to dump HUGE quantities in there to see smoke. Out the back, you get blue smoke on acceleration. Check the rotation of the compressor wheel with the engine off (and check for excessive oil at the same time) -- it must turn freely with light finger pressure, with no axial play (a bit of side to side play is acceptable, they are floating bearings), and NO binding in rotation. Stiff spots, however slight, indicate toasted bearings and seals. A gasser turbo will spin for a long time after you flip it with a finger, but in my limited experience, MB diesel turbos are a bit stiffer and won't spin if you flip the wheel. They do rotate with light fingertip pressure. If it takes much effort to move turn the compressor wheel, the bearings (and seals) are shot. Peter
[MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
Every winter (I, of course, use that term loosly by back east brothers) my drivers door becomes difficult to close. I almost have to slam it shut when temps get below 50 or so. Now it is even more difficult just having replaced the door seal. When it's warm out, it closes fine. What's this nonsense? Is there a means to adjust the door? I have a new striker assembly lying around...should I replace the old one? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 164K Litchfield Park, AZ From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Dec 09 03:00:35 2006 Received: from noodle.rightsock.com ([69.36.241.36] helo=mordred.punk.net) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtps (TLSv1:AES256-SHA:256) (Exim 4.52) id 1GssS3-0004Ms-39 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 09 Dec 2006 03:00:35 + Received: from mordred.punk.net (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by mordred.punk.net (8.12.10/8.12.10) with ESMTP id kB92uN7Z065503 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:56:23 -0800 (PST) (envelope-from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Received: (from [EMAIL PROTECTED]) by mordred.punk.net (8.12.10/8.12.10/Submit) id kB92uNc5065499 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:56:23 -0800 (PST) (envelope-from kevin) Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2006 18:56:23 -0800 From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mutt/1.4.2.1i X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 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: Sat, 09 Dec 2006 03:00:35 - On Fri, Dec 08, 2006 at 07:54:50PM -0700, Bob Rentfro wrote: Every winter (I, of course, use that term loosly by back east brothers) my drivers door becomes difficult to close. I almost have to slam it shut when temps get below 50 or so. Now it is even more difficult just having replaced the door seal. When it's warm out, it closes fine. What's this nonsense? Is there a means to adjust the door? I have a new striker assembly lying around...should I replace the old one? Catch strap starting to get tired perhaps? Grease is more viscous as temperature drops. K
Re: [MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
Catch strap or door check is currently out of the car having just last week replaced the door seal. Bob R - Original Message - From: Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 7:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close On Fri, Dec 08, 2006 at 07:54:50PM -0700, Bob Rentfro wrote: Every winter (I, of course, use that term loosly by back east brothers) my drivers door becomes difficult to close. I almost have to slam it shut when temps get below 50 or so. Now it is even more difficult just having replaced the door seal. When it's warm out, it closes fine. What's this nonsense? Is there a means to adjust the door? I have a new striker assembly lying around...should I replace the old one? Catch strap starting to get tired perhaps? Grease is more viscous as temperature drops. K ___ 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] Scary pix pinched from the Ritter list
http://www.dieselgiant.com/Mercedes%20flex%20disc%20failure.htm
Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D Black smoke
There's also the control rod adjustments -- that engine (OM605) has a throttle plate - if the rods are out of whack, it might be closed more than it should, thus restricting the air. It's covered in the manual, which I no longer own --- On 12/8/06, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No air equals black smoke Could also be late injection timing, bad nozzles, low compression, or any combination of these. Peter -- 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
[MBZ] FW: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 124 - $3500
Here's the response to the 1987 300DT for sale in Portland Oregon and Seattle Washington. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/245072178.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/245041508.html This car gets around. Dennis T -Original Message- From: Robert Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 12:19 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: re: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 124 - $3500 Hi there, Im Rober Smith the owner of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 124 - $3500 Sorry for the delay i was very busy these days. The car is exactly as described in very good condition, no flaws or dents, no scratches or any kind of damage, no flood or wrecked. In excelent shape and clear title the car passed the test emissions and comes with all the documents you need for registration. I have it listed on ebay sweden too you can see it here: http://www.ebay.se/viItem?ItemId=280058703023 This transaction will be done thru eBays Motors Protection Program, I always choose ebay to protect my deals. I have a Purchase Protection Account for $20,000 with eBay so everything will be smooth and safe. I'll look forward to hear from you if still interested in this car. More photos you can see at http://blacksand.5u.com/merc87/ Best regards, Robert Smith
[MBZ] What a Nut
There's some clown on a Yahoo video who has glued pens to his 300SD. I'm a computer dolt so I don't know how to put a link in a post. If you frequent Yahoo, give it a gander...I don't think this guy is hooked up right. Bob R From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Dec 09 03:52:30 2006 Received: from mail261.megamailservers.com ([216.251.41.81]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtps (TLSv1:AES256-SHA:256) (Exim 4.52) id 1GstGI-0005as-LZ for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 09 Dec 2006 03:52:30 + X-Authenticated-User: luther.gulseth.net Received: from dialup-4.226.132.248.dial1.dallas1.level3.net (dialup-4.226.132.248.Dial1.Dallas1.Level3.net [4.226.132.248]) (authenticated bits=0) by mail261.megamailservers.com (8.13.6.20060614/8.13.1) with ESMTP id kB93mN89029457 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Fri, 8 Dec 2006 22:48:26 -0500 Date: Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:50:06 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-15 MIME-Version: 1.0 References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Opera Mail/9.02 (Win32) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] '82 300CD excessive oil useage X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 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: Sat, 09 Dec 2006 03:52:30 - Turbo was from the '82 300D with 74kmi in unknown condition. Both the original turbo and the current one have no axial play but do have slight side to side. Tell me more about the foot valve. Is there one on the turbo oil return line also? Luther On Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:20:05 -0600, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, there is supposed to be a foot valve on the air filter oil return line, I do believe (although I've been wrong a lot lately). The guts have to be in place in the oil trap, too -- it's a centrifugal filter, so the inlet pipe must be at an angle. Don't remember what it looks like any more, but it's not just a metal box. Was that a NEW or REBUILT turbo, or one off another car, unchecked? Oil leaking out the front seal will get burned, and you will have to dump HUGE quantities in there to see smoke. Out the back, you get blue smoke on acceleration. Check the rotation of the compressor wheel with the engine off (and check for excessive oil at the same time) -- it must turn freely with light finger pressure, with no axial play (a bit of side to side play is acceptable, they are floating bearings), and NO binding in rotation. Stiff spots, however slight, indicate toasted bearings and seals. A gasser turbo will spin for a long time after you flip it with a finger, but in my limited experience, MB diesel turbos are a bit stiffer and won't spin if you flip the wheel. They do rotate with light fingertip pressure. If it takes much effort to move turn the compressor wheel, the bearings (and seals) are shot. Peter -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work '85 300D (280,176) parts car
Re: [MBZ] Scary pix pinched from the Ritter list
How the %#$*# fast were they going when that thing cut loose? #(#%)($#%'in morons! I've had several u-joint failures in my pre-MB days, and it's not that hard to pull over and call a wrecker when you hear that rhythmic thumping start up suddenly.geeze. On Fri, 08 Dec 2006 21:12:44 -0600, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.dieselgiant.com/Mercedes%20flex%20disc%20failure.htm -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work '85 300D (280,176) parts car
Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on
On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 09:30:37 -0800 Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Dec 08, 2006 at 06:47:04AM -0800, Jim Cathey wrote: OK, I'll try to trim it down a bit once... A bad diode can. The circuit has already been adequately described, perhaps a bad ASCII schematic? Okay, that has to be the most awesome ASCII art I've seen in a long time. Indeed! And Jim has a job now, so his spare time is limited! Craig
[MBZ] Mixed Prairie Grasses Better Source of Biofuel Than Corn Ethanol and Soybean Biodiesel
http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=108206 Craig
Re: [MBZ] Red dash light for Battery is staying on
On Fri, 8 Dec 2006 09:30:37 -0800 Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that has to be the most awesome ASCII art I've seen in a long time. Not that special. Now if the _other_ Kevin was impressed, well then... Trimmed and it _still_ got messed with a bit, but not bad enough to ruin it this time. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
Every winter (I, of course, use that term loosly by back east brothers) my drivers door becomes difficult to close. I almost have to slam it shut when temps get below 50 or so. Try a shot of spray lube in the latch mechanism. Or it could just be out of adjustment. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D Black smoke
When car is idling and running what can Black smoke indicate? Truly voluminous clouds and a fast idle too? The manifold vacuum line to the injection pump is open and the engine is getting WOT fueling at all times, only the throttle butterfly is keeping it from redlining. BTDT. You can actually drive it back home with judicious use of the dash shutoff knob to modulate the fuel down some. Prolly not what you mean, though. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] FW: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 124 - $3500
Ebay Sweden? On 12/8/06, woodlandtaylors [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the response to the 1987 300DT for sale in Portland Oregon and Seattle Washington. http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/car/245072178.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/245041508.html This car gets around. Dennis T -Original Message- From: Robert Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 12:19 PM To: undisclosed-recipients: Subject: re: 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 124 - $3500 Hi there, Im Rober Smith the owner of the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 124 - $3500 Sorry for the delay i was very busy these days. The car is exactly as described in very good condition, no flaws or dents, no scratches or any kind of damage, no flood or wrecked. In excelent shape and clear title the car passed the test emissions and comes with all the documents you need for registration. I have it listed on ebay sweden too you can see it here: http://www.ebay.se/viItem?ItemId=280058703023 This transaction will be done thru eBays Motors Protection Program, I always choose ebay to protect my deals. I have a Purchase Protection Account for $20,000 with eBay so everything will be smooth and safe. I'll look forward to hear from you if still interested in this car. More photos you can see at http://blacksand.5u.com/merc87/ Best regards, Robert Smith ___ 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] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
rumor has it that Bob wrote: Every winter (I, of course, use that term loosly by back east brothers) my drivers door becomes difficult to close. I almost have to slam it shut when temps get below 50 or so. Now it is even more difficult just having replaced the door seal. When it's warm out, it closes fine. What's this nonsense? Is there a means to adjust the door? I have a new striker assembly lying around...should I replace the old one? Not that temp as anything to do with it, but one of my cars, I had a door that required a healthy slam to get it shut. Testing with spare parts showed that it was not the latch on the door itself like I first thought, but the strike on the door jam. So based on my _one_ experience, I'd try that first - and it's a lot easier to get at than any other part of the latch assembly! -- Philip, in the snow
Re: [MBZ] Door Adjustment...WAS Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
I shall give 'er a squirt and see what happens. Thanks, Jim. BTW, how do you adjust the doors? Bob R. '77 300D - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 12:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close Every winter (I, of course, use that term loosly by back east brothers) my drivers door becomes difficult to close. I almost have to slam it shut when temps get below 50 or so. Try a shot of spray lube in the latch mechanism. Or it could just be out of adjustment. -- 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] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
I reckon I'll change it out if the the squirt of lube doesn't do the trick. - Original Message - From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 2:21 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close rumor has it that Bob wrote: Every winter (I, of course, use that term loosly by back east brothers) my drivers door becomes difficult to close. I almost have to slam it shut when temps get below 50 or so. Now it is even more difficult just having replaced the door seal. When it's warm out, it closes fine. What's this nonsense? Is there a means to adjust the door? I have a new striker assembly lying around...should I replace the old one? Not that temp as anything to do with it, but one of my cars, I had a door that required a healthy slam to get it shut. Testing with spare parts showed that it was not the latch on the door itself like I first thought, but the strike on the door jam. So based on my _one_ experience, I'd try that first - and it's a lot easier to get at than any other part of the latch assembly! -- Philip, in the snow ___ 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] Door Adjustment...WAS Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
Bob, My drivers door was difficult to close - there's a bracket on the door post with a hole in it for the lock mechanism on the door to fit into - mine had some debris in the hole making the door difficult to close at time - check that first. A few drops of some gelling oil helps to make the lock operation easier. Good luck - 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: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 10:33 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Door Adjustment...WAS Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close I shall give 'er a squirt and see what happens. Thanks, Jim. BTW, how do you adjust the doors? Bob R. '77 300D - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 12:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close Every winter (I, of course, use that term loosly by back east brothers) my drivers door becomes difficult to close. I almost have to slam it shut when temps get below 50 or so. Try a shot of spray lube in the latch mechanism. Or it could just be out of adjustment. -- 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 ___ 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: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.15/580 - Release Date: 12/8/2006
Re: [MBZ] Door Adjustment...WAS Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
I shall give 'er a squirt and see what happens. Thanks, Jim. BTW, how do you adjust the doors? Wrenches? The striker in the door frame adjusts, as do the hinges. You don't touch the hinges unless the door doesn't look aligned correctly at the front and the top versus bottom. The striker moves to adjust the trailing edge of the door. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Cold Drivers Door Hard to Close
Most likely the striker plate is out of adjustment (or the door has sagged a bit on the hinges). I would recommend having someone with the correct tool adjust the striker, it can be a real PITA without it. Lubricate the latch assembly as well, I think white lithium grease is the correct stuff. Peter
[MBZ] 83 300SD htr blr ?
Hey guys Long time no problems, the old tank has been running fine but it only has 1227,000 miles on it. A hailstorm pock the hood, roof and trunk and the insurance settlement wasn't any good. But lately the heater blower hardly ever blows and it has been cold. No blow any setting or push buttons or fan setting. Ocassionaly comes on when it wants to. Fuses replaced. Any tips appreciated so I can fix it while its warmer oustide. tnx 73 Hank WD5JFR From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Dec 09 20:30:55 2006 Received: from postal.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.12] helo=mail.windwireless.net) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1Gt8qV-0003uz-6v for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 09 Dec 2006 20:30:55 + Received: from windwireless.net (unverified [206.63.94.197]) by windwireless.net (WindPostal) with ESMTP id 974791 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:35:09 -0800 Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2006 12:26:42 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List 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] 83 300SD htr blr ? X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.9.cp1 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: Sat, 09 Dec 2006 20:30:56 - insurance settlement wasn't any good. But lately the heater blower hardly ever blows and it has been cold. No blow any setting or push buttons or fan setting. Ocassionaly comes on when it wants to. Intermittent blower can be bad solder joints in PB array, or bad blower brushes. Ditto on the PB array for no heat, or a bad monovalve insert. Common thread is PB array solder joints, but both of the other could be bad instead, it's certainly common enough. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Mixed Prairie Grasses Better Source of Biofuel Than Corn Ethanol and Soybean Biodiesel
As I drive the interstates, I marvel at how much land is there that could be used for biofuels (wood, these grasses, etc.), or food for that matter, if they were farmed for such. The grass is mowed anyway, just bale it up and haul it off. Fertilize it with sludge from sewage plants or pig farms or whatever, it is not going to be used for human consumption. I can't see where there would be any additional safety issues. The airport here in Houston is working on a plan to raise hay on the airport land, figure it could generate a few million a year (the airport is huge and getting huger). I saw a guy this week baling grass he was cutting alongside an interstate exit (hay for horses is apparently expensive this time of year) -- a biofuel for horses! Made sense to me. A bit of creativity would go some good ways I think. Hey, and with Algorlobal warming going on, the growing season is just gonna get better! --R (my lawn is neutralizing my carbon as we speak) Craig McCluskey wrote: http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=108206 Craig
Re: [MBZ] Saab goes over 1 Million Miles
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Several volvos have crossed 2 million on the same engine with new rings. Tyler On Dec 8, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Donald Snook wrote: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16070928/?GT1=8816 I know there have been some Benzes to reach the million mile mark and I heard about a Volkswagen Beetle cross 2 Million miles (more than one engine). My Uncle had a Chevy Pickup with 700K miles, but I have never heard of a Saab. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.5 (Darwin) iD8DBQFFey8Nt178NxI/higRAuxgAJ4m4fgjHjfDjLk2LoreN9pFwjhRKwCfXH2N +nfVTdusT/jsxb1o3rRsULU= =r51I -END PGP SIGNATURE-
Re: [MBZ] Mixed Prairie Grasses Better Source of Biofuel Than Corn Ethanol and Soybean Biodiesel
I heard this little blurb on the radio about some doctor taking fat from liposuctions and making biodiesel out of it. Frier oil can now be used even after it's been eaten. Kevin in Hillsboro OR 1983 300sD 284K miles, Ursula
Re: [MBZ] Mixed Prairie Grasses Better Source of Biofuel Than Corn Ethanol and Soybean Biodiesel
Pittsburgh will convert all of its 300-vehicle fleet to cleaner-burning, less-polluting biodiesel within the next three years, with fuel produced on the North Side using waste vegetable oil and grease from Heinz Field snack bars. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] Mixed Prairie Grasses Better Source of Biofuel Than Corn Ethanol and Soybean Biodiesel
But I'm sure the Heinz field will charge them $7 for a 12 oz cup of used grease. Might make the bio-d kinda expensive. --R Marshall Booth wrote: Pittsburgh will convert all of its 300-vehicle fleet to cleaner-burning, less-polluting biodiesel within the next three years, with fuel produced on the North Side using waste vegetable oil and grease from Heinz Field snack bars. Marshall
[MBZ] Check out A Mercedes Pens? on Yahoo! Video
Robert thought you might be interested in this video on Yahoo! Video: http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=c860df3ccf66c83fb61bb2ffd934330b.1213055fr=yvmtf Robert added this message: Hopefully I don't commit some henious list mistake by trying to share this lunitic's ride Bob R
