Re: [MBZ] W115 Clock Repair
Leave the bezel alone. Unless it is the steel body back there should be two screws that allow the back to be slipped off. Even the steel back has a way inside. Bring it over to my hut and we can figure out how to fix it. I have done a few clocks on my dining table. Or tell me where to go and I will help you. You are still a Seattle lister, aincha? clay On 7 Aug 2007, at 18:34, B Dike wrote: > All, > > I'm still trying to figure out how to repair the clock in the 74 > 240D. The case is a very solid one piece enclosed stamping and the > bezel is swaged on. Any suggestions on how to get at the innards > without resorting to the Dremel cutting wheel? Anyone have a > working clock to spare? > > Thanks, > > > > Bruce > 82 300CD 348kmi 'His' > 85 300CD 253kmi 'Hers' > 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' > 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' gone to a better place > 74 240D 79kmi 'Orangewagen' > 73 220D 'Fnu Lnu' > > - > Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone > who knows. > Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > ___ > 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] W115 Clock Repair
> I'm still trying to figure out how to repair the clock in the 74 240D. > The case is a very solid one piece enclosed stamping and the bezel is > swaged on. Any suggestions on how to get at the innards without > resorting to the Dremel cutting wheel? Anyone have a working clock to > spare? As I have asked before, FIRST you need to tell us, definitively, whether your clock is mechanical or electronic. * They look the same from the face, except one says Quartz on it * They're VERY different inside * How you open them depends VASTLY on which one it is. The quartz one needs the face un-swaged. That's great fun, especially since you have to be careful so that you can put it back and have it still look good. I have fixed them before, it takes me a couple of hours. The mechanical one is easy, the back cover is held on with three nuts, one of them hidden behind a tamper-proof cap. -- 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
[MBZ] Key Won't Turn Replies
Thank you Allan, Mitch, Brian, and Tom for your information and suggestions about key lock removal. I did think about the keyless car problem so I may take a day or two and talk to Rusty about the parts. I have another car so I am not stranded. I may also remove the battery. Thank you for your help. John Ingram ___ 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] Fords fuel mileage
OK Don wrote: > My Dad's 1999 Ranger 2.5, 5 speed standard, bare basic truck gets > 21mpg at 75 mph, empty, and can barely keep 75 up the Oklahoma hills. > I don't know if this is typical or not. I've got a 95 Mazda B2300 (2.3L Ranger) with 5 speed and it can barely do 75 up hills. I shift into 4th to maintain speed on any respectable hill. The odometer quit at 190k about two years ago, but before that I got about 19-23 highway MPG depending on how I drove it. In town is 17-20. I once got 12mpg when I was towing a trailer (empty!!!) at 75mph. The reason I got 12 is that the trailer was so heavy I couldn't maintain speed in 5th AT ALL. So had to use 4th Mileage was better with it loaded (14' utility trailer with books & furniture) since I went 70. If you need a truck to abuse though... I HIGHLY recommend them. They are also dirt cheap. The A/C is nothing short of fantastic. I've got an OM617 & tranny in the bed of mine at the moment :) John ___ 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] 3 litre gasser??
True, but you're missing the point that Ed wants to standardize on one engine to maintain. I've thought of doing that myself, but never seem to be able to get there. On 8/7/07, Hendrik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yeah I second that, the 420 is a very good engine and you'll find that > fuel consumption is not that much different, especially on the highway. > My pay you to test drive both models and take it from there. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '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
Re: [MBZ] Fords fuel mileage
My Dad's 1999 Ranger 2.5, 5 speed standard, bare basic truck gets 21mpg at 75 mph, empty, and can barely keep 75 up the Oklahoma hills. I don't know if this is typical or not. It is definitely a Frod though On 8/7/07, Robert Bigham <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Indeed they do, and have ever since Model A days. Old V8's > have their problems with oil consumption. > > I had a new 1963 Ford w/352 engine that got 7 mpg at first. > I thought I would have to get rid of it if that was what it was > going to do. > > I have a 1976 pickup with 460 engine that gets 10 to 11 mpg loaded or empty. > > Frods do indeed drink fuel. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '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
Re: [MBZ] 3 litre gasser??
Yeah I second that, the 420 is a very good engine and you'll find that fuel consumption is not that much different, especially on the highway. My pay you to test drive both models and take it from there. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > If you want alot more power, go with a 420, which I happen to have one > for sale, very nice, and VERY cheap. > > OK Don wrote: > >> Last I heard, Donald Snook had his 126 300SE for sale --- >> >> On 8/7/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Thanks guys. >>> >>> Ed >>> 300E >>> >> > > ___ 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] Fords fuel mileage
Indeed they do, and have ever since Model A days. Old V8's have their problems with oil consumption. I had a new 1963 Ford w/352 engine that got 7 mpg at first. I thought I would have to get rid of it if that was what it was going to do. I have a 1976 pickup with 460 engine that gets 10 to 11 mpg loaded or empty. Frods do indeed drink fuel. >Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > wrote: > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > Frods drink fuel > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 PP Supervisor ___ 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] W115 Clock Repair
Someone have Jim Mahaffey's e-mail address? He's the MB clock guru. He's on faculty at Georgia Tech, I believe. Dan --- B Dike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > All, > > I'm still trying to figure out how to repair the > clock in the 74 240D. The case is a very solid one > piece enclosed stamping and the bezel is swaged on. > Any suggestions on how to get at the innards without > resorting to the Dremel cutting wheel? Anyone have > a working clock to spare? > > Thanks, > > > > Bruce > 82 300CD 348kmi 'His' > 85 300CD 253kmi 'Hers' > 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' > 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' gone to a better place > 74 240D 79kmi 'Orangewagen' > 73 220D 'Fnu Lnu' > > - > Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers > from someone who knows. > Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. > ___ > 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 > Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.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
[MBZ] W115 Clock Repair
All, I'm still trying to figure out how to repair the clock in the 74 240D. The case is a very solid one piece enclosed stamping and the bezel is swaged on. Any suggestions on how to get at the innards without resorting to the Dremel cutting wheel? Anyone have a working clock to spare? Thanks, Bruce 82 300CD 348kmi 'His' 85 300CD 253kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D 204kmi 'Blitzen' gone to a better place 74 240D 79kmi 'Orangewagen' 73 220D 'Fnu Lnu' - Be a better Globetrotter. Get better travel answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out. ___ 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] O/T Truck Diesels
I've driven my '95 F-250 Auto/2WD almost 200Kmi. Facts: Empty it get 20mpg. I drive it like I hate it @75mph if I can. Towing 12,000# 5th wheel about 10mpg at 70 mph if I can. Big Ticket repairs to date; New Turbo about $3000 on warrantee New wiring to heads last month, $1800 Misc Front end work, $2000 I did my own water pump, glow plugs. Starts at -10, no problem. So noisy they shouldn't install a radio! It's a beast, I love it. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 12Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 280KMI Inherited by Grandson 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cruizer, 80 Kmi, as reliable as an Ice Box, the car that is! ___ 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] 3 litre gasser??
If you want alot more power, go with a 420, which I happen to have one for sale, very nice, and VERY cheap. OK Don wrote: > Last I heard, Donald Snook had his 126 300SE for sale --- > > On 8/7/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Thanks guys. >> >> Ed >> 300E > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] 3 litre gasser??
Last I heard, Donald Snook had his 126 300SE for sale --- On 8/7/07, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thanks guys. > > Ed > 300E -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '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
Re: [MBZ] OT Isuzu NPR
"The AC needs a charge" = the AC does not work. That or it does not hold pressure long enough for you to drive it away. Ironically, this NPR belongs to a heating/cooling company LOL! If I decide to buy it, I'm going to try to work it into the deal that they fix/recharge it if I pay full price. The way that the dragon boat club board drags its feet on EVERYTHING, they may lose it. We put a deposit down to hold it, but my wife and I are thinking about purchasing it if they don't. It can move us and both of her sisters, and also be rented out to the club too. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
I understand, just could not resist the jab. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 08/07/07 04:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Nobody has ever been scolded for going off topic. The only time is if it gets political or vulgar. Some OT posts is what keeps the list interesting. If all we ever talked about was MB, it would get boring. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 4:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel >I guess that since the administrator can veer off the Mercedes subject > line with this extensive "non-Mercedes" conversation than that same > Administrator won't scold us the next time we veer off the Mercedes > subject line? > > Tom > www.kegkits.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] FW: Today's Diesel Prices
Once again, we are really getting ripped in IA, west coast prices in the midwest. 2.99 is the cheapest *&^%$$ I have seen for several weeks here. At 08:02 PM 8/6/2007, you wrote: >Thanks, >Tom Hargrave >www.kegkits.com >256-656-1924 > > >-Original Message- >From: Admin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 2:39 PM >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Today's Diesel Prices > >** ** ** * >**** * * *** U.S. Department of Energy** > ** ** * Energy Information Administration * >**** ******* To unsubscribe/change address, ** >** ** ** ** * see the message footnotes * > * >EIA, the Nation's clearinghouse for energy statistics. *** >** > >(NOTE: To best view this document, your email software should >be set to view the item in an 80 character format, using a >"non-proportional" font, e.g. courier) >** > >On-Highway Diesel Prices, by Week and PADD > (Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes) > > Diesel Prices Web URL: >http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp > >Average All Types > > US > NATL EASTNEWCENTLOWER GULF ROCKWES > DATAV COAST ENGLA ATL ATL MIDW COAST MTN COAST >CA > >PADD PADDPADDPADDPAD PADD PADDPAD > I IA IB IC II III IV V >-- - - --- - - --- - - - >- > >070806 2.89 2.86 2.952.942.822.882.82 3.01 3.07 >3.14 >070730 2.88 2.84 2.942.922.802.882.80 3.00 3.05 >3.15 >070723 2.88 2.86 2.952.942.812.882.81 2.98 3.06 >3.15 >070716 2.88 2.87 2.952.942.832.872.82 2.97 3.03 >3.14 >070709 2.84 2.85 2.942.932.812.822.78 2.95 2.98 >3.09 >070702 2.82 2.82 2.932.912.772.802.76 2.93 2.97 >3.06 >070625 2.83 2.83 2.922.912.782.802.78 2.93 2.98 >3.07 >070618 2.80 2.80 2.872.862.762.772.75 2.90 2.95 >3.03 >070611 2.79 2.78 2.882.872.742.752.74 2.93 2.94 >2.99 >070604 2.79 2.79 2.882.872.752.762.74 2.95 2.93 >2.97 >070528 2.81 2.81 2.882.882.772.782.77 2.98 2.93 >2.97 >070521 2.80 2.79 2.882.872.752.772.74 2.99 2.92 >2.95 >070514 2.77 2.75 2.862.842.712.742.71 2.99 2.91 >2.95 >070507 2.79 2.78 2.872.862.732.752.74 2.99 2.93 >2.97 >070430 2.81 2.80 2.872.872.762.772.76 2.98 2.95 >2.98 >070423 2.85 2.83 2.862.872.812.832.81 2.97 2.95 >3.00 >070416 2.87 2.86 2.872.882.852.862.84 2.98 2.95 >3.01 >070409 2.84 2.81 2.822.852.792.832.81 2.95 2.92 >2.97 >070402 2.79 2.76 2.782.822.732.782.76 2.88 2.88 >2.93 >070326 2.67 2.65 2.712.712.632.652.64 2.78 2.80 >2.86 >070319 2.68 2.66 2.722.712.632.662.64 2.76 2.81 >2.87 >070312 2.68 2.66 2.732.712.642.672.64 2.73 2.81 >2.89 >070305 2.62 2.60 2.692.662.562.602.58 2.65 2.79 >2.89 >070226 2.55 2.52 2.652.592.482.522.49 2.56 2.79 >2.91 >070219 2.49 2.47 2.632.582.422.442.41 2.51 2.78 >2.90 >070212 2.47 2.46 2.622.562.402.422.39 2.51 2.77 >2.90 >070205 2.43 2.43 2.592.522.372.372.36 2.52 2.72 >2.82 >070129 2.41 2.40 2.572.502.342.342.34 2.55 2.68 >2.76 >070122 2.43 2.42 2.582.522.362.372.36 2.58 2.69 >2.74 >070115 2.46 2.43 2.622.552.362.402.39 2.62 2.74 >2.77 >070108 2.53 2.52 2.672.632.452.482.45 2.68 2.82 >2.85 >070101 2.58 2.56 2.712.682.502.532.50 2.69 2.85 >2.88 >061225 2.59 2.58 2.732.712.522.552.51 2.71 2.85 >2.88 >061218 2.60 2.59 2.732.722.532.552.51 2.71 2.88 >2.91 >061211 2.62 2.61 2.742.732.542.562.54 2.72 2.93 >2.96 >061204 2.61 2.61 2.712.712.552.572.53 2.70 2.86 >2.86 >061127 2.56 2.53 2.632.652.472.552.49 2.68 2.76 >2.71 >061120 2.55 2.52 2.622.632.462.552.46 2.64 2.72 >2.69 >061113 2.55 2.53 2.612.642.472.562.47 2.62 2.67 >2.67 >061106
Re: [MBZ] OT Isuzu NPR
"The AC needs a charge" = the AC does not work. That or it does not hold pressure long enough for you to drive it away. -Dave Walton On 8/7/07, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well, > When the good deals come, they keep on coming! The dragon boat club board > is looking at purchasing a '94 Isuzu NPR with 195K miles on it for $4500. > it does have a couple of minor problems. The AC needs a charge, and some > accessories still function, for example, the blower motor, when the key > is > off which drains the battery which I'm guessing is due to a faulty > ignition > switch. The owner thinks that it's odd that the highbeams still function > as > well. I figured that since the lights can be switched on with the key > off, > the highbeams should too. Other than the above, the truck runs and drives > great! > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > 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 Isuzu NPR
I seriously considered getting one of the crew cab models to drag my 5th wheel around, 11000# towing capacity would definitely be enough to haul most 5ers with no problem. The newer ones can tow more since they have a 4.8L 190HP engine. This old '94 has a 3.9L 135HP engine. Like the other NPR's I've heard, it has a nice turbo whine like it's taking off although it feels more like a VW bus! Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Nobody has ever been scolded for going off topic. The only time is if it gets political or vulgar. Some OT posts is what keeps the list interesting. If all we ever talked about was MB, it would get boring. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 4:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel >I guess that since the administrator can veer off the Mercedes subject > line with this extensive "non-Mercedes" conversation than that same > Administrator won't scold us the next time we veer off the Mercedes > subject line? > > Tom > www.kegkits.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] GM 6.5L Diesel
I guess that since the administrator can veer off the Mercedes subject line with this extensive "non-Mercedes" conversation than that same Administrator won't scold us the next time we veer off the Mercedes subject line? Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 08/07/07 03:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Frods drink fuel --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel >I recently drove an 03 6.0 powerchoke and I was hardly impressed with the > power or mileage. According to it's onboard mileage computer we could get > no more than 17 empty no matter how easy on it we were. > > Mike > >> Someone already told you what a powerstroke gets, and that's an engine >> with >> larger displacement. The 6.0s get better than that. >> >> Body is pretty solid on dodges, as is the frame, and the NV5600 is >> certainly >> not weak. The aisin warner six speed that dodge is using in the 07 or 08 >> trucks leaves the tuned down for GM allison in the dust. >> >> On Tue, Aug 07, 2007 at 11:57:34AM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: >>> The dodge may get better mileage, the ford sure doesnt. Of couse the >>> good >>> mileage is outweighed on the Dodge by the crappy body and trans. >> >> ___ >> 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] 3 litre gasser??
Thanks guys. Ed 300E On 07/08/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > yes, same engine > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 PP Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 3:10 PM > Subject: [MBZ] 3 litre gasser?? > > > > Was the gas engine used in the 126 300SE the same as the gas engine used > > in > > teh 124 300E ? I was thinking to maybe get either another 124 or an S > > with > > a 3 litre engine. Economy of scale type thing, hee hee. If the engines > > are > > the same, I can start collecting some spares and use them on which ever > > car > > would need them first. Oh, were the trannies the same in both cars? > > Maybe > > my thinking is off here and the whole thing is a false ecomony?? > > > > Ed > > 300E > > ___ > > 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] OT Re: GM 6.5L Diesel
Now that's a sweet idea! If you were to keep an eye on the papers out in LA every once in a while an old rolls in the state of neglect required for such an endeavor pops up cheap. --Robert Alex Chamberlain wrote: > Ive said here before, I've been dreaming for a long time of > putting a Cummins engine in a '70s or '80s Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. > Those things have TALL hoods and I bet you'd have the clearance with > little or no fabrication. There are already kits out there to swap a > Chevy small-block into the Rolls, so some of the work is already done > as far as mount fabrication, etc. (I.e. if you can swap a Chevy 350 > in for the Rolls 6.75, and a Cummins in place of a stock 350, then by > the transitive property...) > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al > > ___ > 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] Another 240D front end noise post
That's in the right front. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 4:56 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Another 240D front end noise post My 79 240D has a grating/ light scraping sound at low speed. At first I thought it was up and down noise like a shock-but I can produce the noise while sitting still and turning wheel to the right. What do I look for or do to diagnose? TIA. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
I wish I could get that kind of mileage out of my old ford 7.3 IDI international, but have a 1 ton crew cab with 4.10 rear and a heavy towing bed, at last count I'm getting around 14 mpg dragging 10,000 pounds of trailer around.At least no computers to deal with on that beast. ---Robert Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > No, not really. I am not saying the D/A gets better mileage than the > Cummins. It will get 18ish without any problem, on up to about 21. What > kind of mileage did you get with your last Duramax? > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 PP Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Diesel List" > Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:01 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > > > >> And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... >> >> > > > ___ > 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 Isuzu NPR
Theres a lot of cheap mid sized trucks on the east coast cheap, but you really have to watch them, cracked frames, broken springs etc are commonplace, especially the ones that run NJ and NYC regularly. you can put 20 years worth of wear in 2 years there. ---Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Man the prices are high out there!! > > I'd sell ya my Iveco 15-14 Euroturbo for less than that.It's an 89 > with 94K miles and a GVWR of 14,800#. How many boats will fit on a 19' x > 8' flatbed? > But of course, as usual, the wrong side of the country has what you > need, again. > > Mike > > > >> Well, >> When the good deals come, they keep on coming! The dragon boat club board >> is looking at purchasing a '94 Isuzu NPR with 195K miles on it for $4500. >> it does have a couple of minor problems. The AC needs a charge, and some >> accessories still function, for example, the blower motor, when the key >> is >> off which drains the battery which I'm guessing is due to a faulty >> ignition >> switch. The owner thinks that it's odd that the highbeams still function >> as >> well. I figured that since the lights can be switched on with the key >> off, >> the highbeams should too. Other than the above, the truck runs and drives >> great! >> >> Kevin in Portland, OR >> 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula >> >> >> ___ >> 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] OT Isuzu NPR
That ought to turn into one nice truck, those things are stout, not very fast, but stout, and they generally last a good long time. I seriously considered getting one of the crew cab models to drag my 5th wheel around, but there aren't any used ones around here, they're all in the north east. or California --Robert Kevin Kraly wrote: > Well, > When the good deals come, they keep on coming! The dragon boat club board > is looking at purchasing a '94 Isuzu NPR with 195K miles on it for $4500. > it does have a couple of minor problems. The AC needs a charge, and some > accessories still function, for example, the blower motor, when the key is > off which drains the battery which I'm guessing is due to a faulty ignition > switch. The owner thinks that it's odd that the highbeams still function as > well. I figured that since the lights can be switched on with the key off, > the highbeams should too. Other than the above, the truck runs and drives > great! > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > 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 Re: GM 6.5L Diesel
Now THAT would be one sweet truck. I wonder what they had to do for front springs ( as the gears turn in my head looking out at the f350 in the driveway :-) -Robert Mitch Haley wrote: > > > > Several years ago, a fellow put a C series Cummins 6 cylinder (8.3L I believe) > in front of a Fuller 9 speed trans, in a F350 4x4. > 1050 foot pounds without modifying the engine. > He had to move the firewall back, a C engine is even longer than a 6BT. > > After seeing pictures of International Scout repower jobs, I wonder if > a 6AT (3.5L) would make a decent car engine. Stock power rating is a > little less than a OM603, but I bet you could boost that a lot before > running into durability problems. Problem is it's taller than a OM617. > Mitch > > ___ > 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Frods drink fuel --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel >I recently drove an 03 6.0 powerchoke and I was hardly impressed with the > power or mileage. According to it's onboard mileage computer we could get > no more than 17 empty no matter how easy on it we were. > > Mike > >> Someone already told you what a powerstroke gets, and that's an engine >> with >> larger displacement. The 6.0s get better than that. >> >> Body is pretty solid on dodges, as is the frame, and the NV5600 is >> certainly >> not weak. The aisin warner six speed that dodge is using in the 07 or 08 >> trucks leaves the tuned down for GM allison in the dust. >> >> On Tue, Aug 07, 2007 at 11:57:34AM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: >>> The dodge may get better mileage, the ford sure doesnt. Of couse the >>> good >>> mileage is outweighed on the Dodge by the crappy body and trans. >> >> ___ >> 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
It's a 4 door dually 4x4..Not sure of the gears. Mike > > > Kevin Kraly wrote: >> >> You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I >> sure >> dont > > The original 17 figure was for 55mph unloaded. My friend drove his 2001 > F250 > at 55mph for an entire tank and got 24mpg. I would expect most Dodge and > Ford > direct injection diesels to get in the mid 20s at 55mph, so 17 does not > sound > good, unless it's a dually with 4.xx final drive ratio. > > ___ > 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
[MBZ] Another 240D front end noise post
My 79 240D has a grating/ light scraping sound at low speed. At first I thought it was up and down noise like a shock-but I can produce the noise while sitting still and turning wheel to the right. What do I look for or do to diagnose? TIA. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1979 240D-250K + miles 1990 300D 2.5t 135K miles Wickford, RI ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Yeah really.My Megadodge gets 6 at 85 pulling my car trailer with a Tracker on it..Of course it rides on 37" tires and will use the front of a Benz sized car for an RTI ramp..LOLOL Mike > as bad as 12 towing a 15k load of > horses at 80mph. > > BAD? Anything that can tow that much weight at 80MPH and still be in > double > digits is great! My parents had a '94 F350 5SPD 1st gen Powerstroke with > an > 11' camper on the back, and it was lucky to get 10MPG on the highway at > 70MPH. > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
I recently drove an 03 6.0 powerchoke and I was hardly impressed with the power or mileage. According to it's onboard mileage computer we could get no more than 17 empty no matter how easy on it we were. Mike > Someone already told you what a powerstroke gets, and that's an engine > with > larger displacement. The 6.0s get better than that. > > Body is pretty solid on dodges, as is the frame, and the NV5600 is > certainly > not weak. The aisin warner six speed that dodge is using in the 07 or 08 > trucks leaves the tuned down for GM allison in the dust. > > On Tue, Aug 07, 2007 at 11:57:34AM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: >> The dodge may get better mileage, the ford sure doesnt. Of couse the >> good >> mileage is outweighed on the Dodge by the crappy body and trans. > > ___ > 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] 3 litre gasser??
yes, same engine --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 3:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] 3 litre gasser?? > Was the gas engine used in the 126 300SE the same as the gas engine used > in > teh 124 300E ? I was thinking to maybe get either another 124 or an S > with > a 3 litre engine. Economy of scale type thing, hee hee. If the engines > are > the same, I can start collecting some spares and use them on which ever > car > would need them first. Oh, were the trannies the same in both cars? > Maybe > my thinking is off here and the whole thing is a false ecomony?? > > Ed > 300E > ___ > 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] 3 litre gasser??
Engines are the same, don't know about the transmissions. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 08/07/07 03:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 3 litre gasser?? -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Was the gas engine used in the 126 300SE the same as the gas engine used in teh 124 300E ? I was thinking to maybe get either another 124 or an S with a 3 litre engine. Economy of scale type thing, hee hee. If the engines are the same, I can start collecting some spares and use them on which ever car would need them first. Oh, were the trannies the same in both cars? Maybe my thinking is off here and the whole thing is a false ecomony?? Ed 300E ___ 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
[MBZ] 3 litre gasser??
Was the gas engine used in the 126 300SE the same as the gas engine used in teh 124 300E ? I was thinking to maybe get either another 124 or an S with a 3 litre engine. Economy of scale type thing, hee hee. If the engines are the same, I can start collecting some spares and use them on which ever car would need them first. Oh, were the trannies the same in both cars? Maybe my thinking is off here and the whole thing is a false ecomony?? Ed 300E ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Kevin Kraly wrote: > > You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I sure > dont The original 17 figure was for 55mph unloaded. My friend drove his 2001 F250 at 55mph for an entire tank and got 24mpg. I would expect most Dodge and Ford direct injection diesels to get in the mid 20s at 55mph, so 17 does not sound good, unless it's a dually with 4.xx final drive ratio. ___ 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 Isuzu NPR
Man the prices are high out there!! What are NPR's going for in your neck of the woods? Believe it or not, This $4500 NPR is the cheapest that I've found by far. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
1 ton/dually Dodge/Cummins with 6speed will do 24 in town and 28 on the road when empty. I have a 4X4 truck that's capable of running hard for 20 minutes under load at 55MPH on 4.5 ounces of fuel which equates to slightly less than 1 mile per ounce. Unfortunately, there's no room for a driver inside :D! Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
as bad as 12 towing a 15k load of horses at 80mph. BAD? Anything that can tow that much weight at 80MPH and still be in double digits is great! My parents had a '94 F350 5SPD 1st gen Powerstroke with an 11' camper on the back, and it was lucky to get 10MPG on the highway at 70MPH. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I sure dont --- My Cummins gets around 20 empty on the HWY at 65MPH with 7700 miles on it. The engine isn't even close to break-in, so I would anticipate a slight increase in fuel economy. It's still quite a bit better than the same truck with a Hemi or the 8.0L V10, can you say GUZZZLE? Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
I'll take a dependable old 7.3 turbo over a Cummins in a Ford any day 'there's nothin' wrong with the old IDI engines as long as you use the necessary coolant additives to prevent or lower the risk of cavitation. I bought a good '86 F350 6.9L diesel crewcab dually that had the engine rebuilt ***AGAIN*** under warranty. One cylinder had a wormhole in it,and coolant was blowing out around the air cleaner. After the problem was corrected, it was a wonderful truck for 4 years. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] Key Won't Turn
For sure. I just think creative deterrents are a good thing. Good thing most professional thiefs don't have any interest in our old beasts. Reminds me of when I lived in the Phoenix area and used to unhook the neutral safety switch at the transmission every time I would go into the grocery store. Of course then I would cover the car, lock the cover and walk all the way across the parking lot to the store. There's a whole bandit vibe in AZ. Brian On 8/7/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > I just thought the sight of a missing ignition switch might put off > > some would-be thiefs. Maybe not the experienced ones. > > If a "professional" thief wants your car, he'll get it. Doesn't much > matter what you do, or don't do. > > Allan > -- > 1983 300D > 1966 230 > > ___ > 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
[MBZ] For sale: Injectors and glow plugs (make offer)
I have 5 used injectors and used 4 glow plugs which I removed from my W126. They were all working well before the change. I replaced them just before I sold the car. The injectors had 120k in them. Not sure of the time on the glow plugs since I changed them a few times when I owned the car. Shipping weight is about 4 lbs. MAKE ME AN OFFER Walt Lasher Seattle W140 S350 -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 3116 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20070807/fe89adb4/attachment.bin ___ 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] Key Won't Turn
"Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > I just thought the sight of a missing ignition switch might put off > some would-be thiefs. Maybe not the experienced ones. If a "professional" thief wants your car, he'll get it. Doesn't much matter what you do, or don't do. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ 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] Key Won't Turn
Shoot. Guess my thinking (or lack thereof) was faulty on that. Guess it would be safer with the cylinder installed since the thief would need your key to turn the ignition? And he/she would probably not be aware that with a paper clip they could have it out? I just thought the sight of a missing ignition switch might put off some would-be thiefs. Maybe not the experienced ones. Brian On 8/7/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > If you are parking in a bad neighborhood, simply remove the lock > > cylinder with a paper clip and put it in your pocket and go. I got > > quite quick at the cylinder removal process. > > If you do this, anyone will be able to start your car with a > screwdriver, butter knife, etc. > > -- > 1983 300D > 1966 230 > > ___ > 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] Flippin' Tach.
LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > You might also try the "take the amp out of the cylindrical case and > insert a couple of pieces of folded up cardboard to put pressure on > the amp" approach as well. > I've tried that, did not help any more than any of my other efforts. I think Jim may be right that in my case it's not the amp, but some other problem like a marginal ground somewhere. All the other instrumentation is trouble-free however. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ 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] Flippin' Tach.
You might also try the "take the amp out of the cylindrical case and insert a couple of pieces of folded up cardboard to put pressure on the amp" approach as well. That seemed to make them happy in the past. I've heard (and seen) of things like cigarette butts, globs of RTV, etc., placed in the top of the amp case to force it into the socket. I did pick one of them apart once just to see what was up, and I will say that for what you can buy a rebuilt amp for, it ain't worth the time. Dan --- Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'd try to resolder the amp circuit but it seems > to be all encased in > > silicone or something. So I just live with it, > currently. The tach > > is not all that useful in an automatic > transmission anyway. > > It's potted in RTV. This can be picked/scraped off, > but it's > tedious. Almost always tach problems are the > amplifier on the > firewall (in the can), but there are exceptions. If > it responds > at all to ACC buttonry, I would suspect a different > problem. > Bad ground or power feed in shared circuitry, or > mechanical > vibration from the stab wiggling the tach itself. > Probably > power/ground. > > -- 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 > Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC ___ 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] Key Won't Turn
"Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > If you are parking in a bad neighborhood, simply remove the lock > cylinder with a paper clip and put it in your pocket and go. I got > quite quick at the cylinder removal process. If you do this, anyone will be able to start your car with a screwdriver, butter knife, etc. -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ 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] Flippin' Tach.
It seems than at Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:42:40 -0400, Allan wrote: > The tach > is not all that useful in an automatic transmission anyway. 'Tis annoying that the option package that gets a tachometer is also saddled with an automatic transmission. Someday maybe I'll find/build a proper W123. A wagon with manual HVAC, manual sunroof, power windows/door locks, manual transmisson, turbo diesel, with a tach. -- Philip, too busy right now to start another car project ___ 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] Need lock cylinder help again please!
Now this must be different that the removal of an ignition cylinder on a 123? A paper clip inserted in the slot and corresponding hole works just fine there. Brian On 8/7/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 8/2/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, I've read and reread the FSM, and I believe I've made the special > > tool correctly and am following the instructions to the letter... but > > still no dice. I'm going to take it to my indy next week, who, if > > past experience is any judge, will be able to do it in 30 seconds > > while I kick myself. > > Well, that's about what happened. Took the pro (Carlos at MBI Motors > in Portland, Ore.) about 10 minutes. Once he got the old cylinder > out, he showed me where my ham-fisted attempt to do it with an > improvised tool had just made things worse. The official tool is > spring steel and the tips are ground at an extremely sharp angle---it > looked like more than the 30 degrees specified in the FSM. My > paperclip's tips weren't sharp enough, and if you don't get the point > on the correct side of the internal catch the first time, you end up > just bending the catch outward and locking the cylinder in worse. > There's a lesson in there somewhere (not that I am very good at > learning such). > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo with ignition lock in no danger of freezing up now > > ___ > 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] Key Won't Turn
Hi John, For once, I can speak knowledgeably on a topic, as my 83 240D had the same symptoms. In my case, it was *not* the lock cylinder that was the problem. I ordered a new one from the dealer and it did not change a thing, so I now own two ignition cylinders. The problem in my case was the locking rod that somehow connects the steering column with the ignition cylinder. A few guys on the list suggested pouring automatic transmission fluid down the area surrounding the cylinder (well, more like dripping it). Instead, I used some petroleum based modybdenum stuff called "bike aid" that is made for lubing bike parts and clutch cables on motorcycles. This worked and the problem was solved. Now, mind you that I had the cylinder was removed when I dripped the lube down in there. I believe I dripped it into the empty spot where the cylinder goes and also around it. As for getting the ignition and wheel unlocked one more time so that you can get it removed: Mine locked up solid several times and each time I was very very worried that it would be the last time. But, thank God, each time I was able to get the key to turn by a three-way combination of jiggling the wheel and trying to turn the key, and actually kicking the bottom of the steering column with my foot (and letting out a big shout of victory when the key finally turned). Be prepared to look like a fool when you do this. As the others have said, once the key turns, do not under any circumstance return it to full lock position. My m.o. prior to fixing it was to continue to use the car (including on a cross-country road trip) by parking the car with the ignition in the number one position. Of course, you will find that the key must be turned all the way to the zero position before you are able to operate the starter the next time you start the car. What you simply do is this: When you shut off the car, hold the wheel in a neutral position (right in the middle of its slop, and make sure your tires aren't turned too much, and especially that you aren't parked on a hill with your wheels turned. Now, while holding the steering wheel there, you shut of the key to the zero position for a split second to satisfy the car's requirement, and quickly turn it back to the number one position so you will be ready to start it the next time. If you are parking in a bad neighborhood, simply remove the lock cylinder with a paper clip and put it in your pocket and go. I got quite quick at the cylinder removal process. So, John, if your problem was the same as mine, that is how you deal with it. Of course the correct way is to take apart the column and dash and whatever and get to that locking rod and replace it I suppose. Brian 83 240D 87 190D On 8/7/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For starters, if you ever get it unlocked again, DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO > "LOCK". > > It has to be unlocked to take it apart normally. My 300SD has a screwed up > steering lock and a mismatched ignition cylinder because the previous owner > was an idiot in this respect. He ordered an uncoded cylinder from an import > parts house and paid an indy to ruin the column taking the old cylinder out. > I forget what he paid in labor, but he paid $40 for the lock ten years ago > when Rusty would have ordered one keyed alike to the car for less. > > Cleaning it with WD40 might help you get it unlocked one last time. Will > save you hundreds in labor if you can get it unlocked. > > Mitch. > > ___ > 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
My work buddy's '06 1 ton/dually Dodge/Cummins with 6speed will do 24 in town and 28 on the road when empty. Beats your Durifeces hands down. Blows the socks off of a Flowerchoke also. It's for sale if you need a REAL truck :D Luther On Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:33:38 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I sure > dont > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 PP Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:22 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > > >> Agreed there...My friend kerry's Duramax gets 17 empty at 55mph. >> Terrible for a new truck. Only gets 13 or so loaded but I must say it >> does have a TON of power. >> >> Mike >> >>> And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... > > -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
I have never heard that one before. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 11:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > Sure do running empty. A 7.3 Powerchoke will pull 23 in the same type of > truck. > > Mike > >> You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I >> sure >> dont >> >> --- >> Kaleb C. Striplin >> Cox Auto Trader >> 730 PP Supervisor >> >> - Original Message - >> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:22 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel >> >> >>> Agreed there...My friend kerry's Duramax gets 17 empty at 55mph. >>> Terrible for a new truck. Only gets 13 or so loaded but I must say it >>> does have a TON of power. >>> >>> Mike >>> And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... >> >> >> ___ >> 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Someone already told you what a powerstroke gets, and that's an engine with larger displacement. The 6.0s get better than that. Body is pretty solid on dodges, as is the frame, and the NV5600 is certainly not weak. The aisin warner six speed that dodge is using in the 07 or 08 trucks leaves the tuned down for GM allison in the dust. On Tue, Aug 07, 2007 at 11:57:34AM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote: > The dodge may get better mileage, the ford sure doesnt. Of couse the good > mileage is outweighed on the Dodge by the crappy body and trans. ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
The dodge may get better mileage, the ford sure doesnt. Of couse the good mileage is outweighed on the Dodge by the crappy body and trans. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Kevin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > Right. Compared to the duramax's competition, it gets poor mileage. Does > GM > even sell the 8.1 anymore? > > On Tue, Aug 07, 2007 at 10:55:52AM -0500, Tom Hargrave wrote: >> You have to compare "apples to apples". >> >> I friend of mine told me that my 300SDL 25 highway MPG / 22 in town MPG >> was terrible for a diesel & that I should be in the 40's. I reminded him >> that the same car with a V-8 - a 1987 560SEL gets 17 highway MPG / 14 in >> town MPG and requires premium gas. >> >> He responded with "but it's a diesel and VW's get 40's on the highway, >> you should get the same". I gave up.. But then it's the same friend >> who asked me if my clicker (remote key fob) was broken when I unlocked >> the doors with a key. >> >> It's amazing how people expect today's technology to apply to >> yesterday's cars. >> >> Tom >> www.kegkits.com >> >> Original Message >> From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent: 08/07/07 09:33 AM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel >> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= >> You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I >> sure >> dont > > ___ > 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
a VW is also much smaller, and more cheaply built. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > You have to compare "apples to apples". > > I friend of mine told me that my 300SDL 25 highway MPG / 22 in town MPG > was terrible for a diesel & that I should be in the 40's. I reminded him > that the same car with a V-8 - a 1987 560SEL gets 17 highway MPG / 14 in > town MPG and requires premium gas. > > He responded with "but it's a diesel and VW's get 40's on the highway, > you should get the same". I gave up.. But then it's the same friend > who asked me if my clicker (remote key fob) was broken when I unlocked > the doors with a key. > > It's amazing how people expect today's technology to apply to > yesterday's cars. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com > > Original Message > From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: 08/07/07 09:33 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I > sure > dont > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 PP Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:22 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > > >> Agreed there...My friend kerry's Duramax gets 17 empty at 55mph. >> Terrible for a new truck. Only gets 13 or so loaded but I must say it >> does have a TON of power. >> >> Mike >> >>> And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... > > > ___ > 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Sure do running empty. A 7.3 Powerchoke will pull 23 in the same type of truck. Mike > You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I > sure > dont > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 PP Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:22 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > > >> Agreed there...My friend kerry's Duramax gets 17 empty at 55mph. >> Terrible for a new truck. Only gets 13 or so loaded but I must say it >> does have a TON of power. >> >> Mike >> >>> And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... > > > ___ > 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Three reasons - marketing, marketing & marketing. Look at the Japanese competition & I believe you will see a compatable model that the Cobalt goes head to head with. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 08/07/07 11:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Tom Hargrave wrote: > > He responded with "but it's a diesel and VW's get 40's on the highway, > you should get the same". And if a Jetta gasser gets 33 on the hwy, so should a 560 SEL, right? (In some lineups, it does work that way. Chevy Cobalt gets something like 32 hwy with auto tranny, v6 Malibu and V6 Impala also get 32. I4 Malibu gets 34, making one wonder why the Cobalt exists) Mitch. ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Tom Hargrave wrote: > > He responded with "but it's a diesel and VW's get 40's on the highway, > you should get the same". And if a Jetta gasser gets 33 on the hwy, so should a 560 SEL, right? (In some lineups, it does work that way. Chevy Cobalt gets something like 32 hwy with auto tranny, v6 Malibu and V6 Impala also get 32. I4 Malibu gets 34, making one wonder why the Cobalt exists) Mitch. ___ 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] 350 sd shjocks
Constantine N. Polites wrote: > Thanks Craig and Wilton. > > I contacted Bilstein and they suggest considering the Heavy Duty version > of these shocks. They are physically identical, the HD is a bit more > stiff ( the internal valves don't allow the fluid to pass as fast) and > claim that the cornering is better. > > I am still on the archives list but no longer on the daily list, which > is just fine. If you want the ride and handling the car had when it was new, go with comfort shocks. HDs will deliver a harsher ride (tolerable or almost pleasant for a short while but VERY tiring for a long drive).. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Right. Compared to the duramax's competition, it gets poor mileage. Does GM even sell the 8.1 anymore? On Tue, Aug 07, 2007 at 10:55:52AM -0500, Tom Hargrave wrote: > You have to compare "apples to apples". > > I friend of mine told me that my 300SDL 25 highway MPG / 22 in town MPG > was terrible for a diesel & that I should be in the 40's. I reminded him > that the same car with a V-8 - a 1987 560SEL gets 17 highway MPG / 14 in > town MPG and requires premium gas. > > He responded with "but it's a diesel and VW's get 40's on the highway, > you should get the same". I gave up.. But then it's the same friend > who asked me if my clicker (remote key fob) was broken when I unlocked > the doors with a key. > > It's amazing how people expect today's technology to apply to > yesterday's cars. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com > > Original Message > From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: 08/07/07 09:33 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I > sure > dont ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
You have to compare "apples to apples". I friend of mine told me that my 300SDL 25 highway MPG / 22 in town MPG was terrible for a diesel & that I should be in the 40's. I reminded him that the same car with a V-8 - a 1987 560SEL gets 17 highway MPG / 14 in town MPG and requires premium gas. He responded with "but it's a diesel and VW's get 40's on the highway, you should get the same". I gave up.. But then it's the same friend who asked me if my clicker (remote key fob) was broken when I unlocked the doors with a key. It's amazing how people expect today's technology to apply to yesterday's cars. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 08/07/07 09:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I sure dont --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > Agreed there...My friend kerry's Duramax gets 17 empty at 55mph. > Terrible for a new truck. Only gets 13 or so loaded but I must say it > does have a TON of power. > > Mike > >> And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... ___ 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] Need lock cylinder help again please!
On 8/2/07, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, I've read and reread the FSM, and I believe I've made the special > tool correctly and am following the instructions to the letter... but > still no dice. I'm going to take it to my indy next week, who, if > past experience is any judge, will be able to do it in 30 seconds > while I kick myself. Well, that's about what happened. Took the pro (Carlos at MBI Motors in Portland, Ore.) about 10 minutes. Once he got the old cylinder out, he showed me where my ham-fisted attempt to do it with an improvised tool had just made things worse. The official tool is spring steel and the tips are ground at an extremely sharp angle---it looked like more than the 30 degrees specified in the FSM. My paperclip's tips weren't sharp enough, and if you don't get the point on the correct side of the internal catch the first time, you end up just bending the catch outward and locking the cylinder in worse. There's a lesson in there somewhere (not that I am very good at learning such). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo with ignition lock in no danger of freezing up now ___ 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] Key Won't Turn
For starters, if you ever get it unlocked again, DO NOT TURN THE KEY TO "LOCK". It has to be unlocked to take it apart normally. My 300SD has a screwed up steering lock and a mismatched ignition cylinder because the previous owner was an idiot in this respect. He ordered an uncoded cylinder from an import parts house and paid an indy to ruin the column taking the old cylinder out. I forget what he paid in labor, but he paid $40 for the lock ten years ago when Rusty would have ordered one keyed alike to the car for less. Cleaning it with WD40 might help you get it unlocked one last time. Will save you hundreds in labor if you can get it unlocked. Mitch. ___ 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] Key Won't Turn
Keep playing with it, maybe try to flush it with some WD40 (can't hurt at this point) and hope you get it to turn. Then with the key in position 1 you can remove the cylinder by inserting a piece of stiff wire into the little slot or hole on the edge to release it. You'll have to unscrew the bezel around the cylinder as well. Others may be able to describe the removal procedure more accurately but it was pretty self-evident when I replaced my lock cylinder a few years ago when it began to get sticky. Whatever you do, once you get it to turn again don't turn it back to the lock position. Once you get the cylinder out you can operate the switch with a big screwdriver or similar tool, until you can get a new cylinder. Rusty can order a cylinder and key with your VIN numebr. Once you get the new cylinder only use the original STEEL keys, not the brass copies you get at most key duplicating shops. MB made the cylinder out of very hard steel and it is a big effort (i.e. $$) to get it drilled out if it comes to that. Hope you can work it free one more time. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Hello Everyone, > >My 1983 240D is sitting in front of my house unable to move because > the (ignition) key will no longer turn. The last time I started it I > had to giggle the steering wheel and the key to find the perfect spot > in which everything lined up and I could start thr car. I think it is > just worn out. What should I do? I hope I can get it started one > more time so I could drive to a lock smith. Is this something I can > fix? What parts do I need to get? Can I get it keyed so I will have > one key for the ignition, doors and trunk? I do all the work on this > car so I have the tools but I have never tried to take one of these > apart before. > -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ 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 Re: GM 6.5L Diesel
On 8/7/07, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > After seeing pictures of International Scout repower jobs, I wonder if > a 6AT (3.5L) would make a decent car engine. Stock power rating is a > little less than a OM603, but I bet you could boost that a lot before > running into durability problems. Problem is it's taller than a OM617. > Mitch Like I've said here before, I've been dreaming for a long time of putting a Cummins engine in a '70s or '80s Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. Those things have TALL hoods and I bet you'd have the clearance with little or no fabrication. There are already kits out there to swap a Chevy small-block into the Rolls, so some of the work is already done as far as mount fabrication, etc. (I.e. if you can swap a Chevy 350 in for the Rolls 6.75, and a Cummins in place of a stock 350, then by the transitive property...) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
"Kaleb C. Striplin, work" wrote: > > You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I sure > dont 2001 F250 6 speed gets 24 at 55mph, about 16-17 towing an empty 5000lb flatbed at 65mph, 14-15 with the flatbed loaded, and as bad as 12 towing a 15k load of horses at 80mph. I expect a 6sp single rear wheel Dodge to beat that by 1-2 mpg. Mitch. ___ 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] Key Won't Turn
Hello Everyone, My 1983 240D is sitting in front of my house unable to move because the (ignition) key will no longer turn. The last time I started it I had to giggle the steering wheel and the key to find the perfect spot in which everything lined up and I could start thr car. I think it is just worn out. What should I do? I hope I can get it started one more time so I could drive to a lock smith. Is this something I can fix? What parts do I need to get? Can I get it keyed so I will have one key for the ignition, doors and trunk? I do all the work on this car so I have the tools but I have never tried to take one of these apart before. Thank you all. John Ingram 1983 240D 245K Maryland ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Jim Cathey wrote: > My Dodge gets 25-26 under those same conditions. 1997. > I like my truck! :-) You're older dodge also isn't going through a mid-life crisis like all the new trucks are (They're HUGE... some of the hoods are as tall as I am!). AKA You're truck has a better aerodynamic profile ;) ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
> Agreed there...My friend kerry's Duramax gets 17 empty at 55mph. My Dodge gets 25-26 under those same conditions. 1997. I like my truck! :-) -- 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] leather seats W109
Thanks Rusty . If I had known earlier I would have combined them with my earlier orders of engine stuff. btw you guy's are still out of bushes for the rear control arms. ! mak - Original Message - From: "Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 6:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] leather seats W109 >I have them for $1,120.00 for both front seats. > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > Tel 1-800-741-5252 > Fax 770-454-9745 > > - Original Message - > From: "Affzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 7:33 PM > Subject: [MBZ] leather seats W109 > > >> the front leather seats on the 300SEL have developed quite a few >> small cracks and look worn out in contrast to the rear seats . >> ? Are these leather covers still available somewhere. What would be the >> best options? >> >> input will be appreciated. >> Thanks >> >> 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 >> > > > > > ___ > 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: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.8/940 - Release Date: 8/6/2007 > 4:53 PM > > ___ 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] Fuel Line Sourcing
Well, Rusty can get them. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Fred Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:21 AM Subject: [MBZ] Fuel Line Sourcing > In replacing the rear brake line on the SD I've also > found out that I have a leaking fuel line. > > Does anybody have a source for the hard fuel lines > that run from the tank to the front of the car besides > the dealer? > > I'll visit one of the local MB dealers at lunch to see > what their availability and price is. > > Fred Johnson > Chicago > 1977 240D > 1981 300SD > 1991 A/R 164L > 1996 Civic > > > > > Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search > that gives answers, not web links. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC > > ___ > 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] leather seats W109
Sometiems Bill Hirsch in NJ has good deals on interior leather. On 8/7/07, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Rusty has'em too! > > > Rusty Cullens > BuyMBparts, Inc. > Tel 1-800-741-5252 > Fax 770-454-9745 > > - Original Message - > From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 8:14 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] leather seats W109 > > > > Adsit has them, so does World Upholstery. Or you can do what I did and > > make a set. > > > > 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 > > > > > > ___ > 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
You consider 17 to be terrible for a big truck that has over 300hp?? I sure dont --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 9:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > Agreed there...My friend kerry's Duramax gets 17 empty at 55mph. > Terrible for a new truck. Only gets 13 or so loaded but I must say it > does have a TON of power. > > Mike > >> And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
No, not really. I am not saying the D/A gets better mileage than the Cummins. It will get 18ish without any problem, on up to about 21. What kind of mileage did you get with your last Duramax? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 8:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... > ___ 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: Help a lost lister
Touche. On 8/6/07, BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Now if we could just get the guns to obey the laws > BillR > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Rich Thomas > Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 4:46 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Help a lost lister > > You must not be aware that DC has very strict gun control laws, perhaps > the > most strict in the nation, so there is nothing to fear there. > > --R > > Gary Hurst wrote: > > why should a government of the people, by the people and for the > > people have to live in such terror of the people? until that question > > can be answered in some way other than they have done enough to earn > > that sort of sentiment, i have no use for washington, dc and no desire > to > support it in any way. > > > > > > ___ > 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
Agreed there...My friend kerry's Duramax gets 17 empty at 55mph. Terrible for a new truck. Only gets 13 or so loaded but I must say it does have a TON of power. Mike > And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... > > Message: 8 > Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:00:40 -0500 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > exactly. Every step of the way the D/A has had more power than the > same > year Cummins. > > > > > - > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! > FareChase. > ___ > 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] Flippin' Tach.
> I'd try to resolder the amp circuit but it seems to be all encased in > silicone or something. So I just live with it, currently. The tach > is not all that useful in an automatic transmission anyway. It's potted in RTV. This can be picked/scraped off, but it's tedious. Almost always tach problems are the amplifier on the firewall (in the can), but there are exceptions. If it responds at all to ACC buttonry, I would suspect a different problem. Bad ground or power feed in shared circuitry, or mechanical vibration from the stab wiggling the tach itself. Probably power/ground. -- 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] Flippin' Tach.
Allan Streib wrote: > I've tried pulling and reseating the amp, cleaning the contacts with > DeOxIt, applying dielectric grease to the pins, cleaning the pins with > a fine wire brush, and though I can usually keep it working for a week > or two it always stops or gets "jumpy" again eventually. Have you tried to 'crimp' the sockets slightly? IIRC, they're like most MB connectors in that they have a slot on one side. I've seen where over time they stretch out and don't make as good of a contact. If you squeeze the socket down some it might make a better connection. John ___ 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] leather seats W109
Rusty has'em too! Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] leather seats W109 > Adsit has them, so does World Upholstery. Or you can do what I did and > make a set. > > 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 > ___ 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] leather seats W109
I have them for $1,120.00 for both front seats. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: "Affzaal.Khan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, August 06, 2007 7:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] leather seats W109 > the front leather seats on the 300SEL have developed quite a few > small cracks and look worn out in contrast to the rear seats . > ? Are these leather covers still available somewhere. What would be the > best options? > > input will be appreciated. > Thanks > > 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 > ___ 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] Flippin' Tach.
"archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Here's a change of topic. The tachometer in my '83 300D has been > inoperative since I bought the car several years ago. A couple of months > ago the hand started popping up and immediately back down once or twice a > day; usually at the end of a drive to town. Gradually since then it has > flipped up and down more often and the distance it flips around on the dial > has increased until now it's pegging the dial several times per day. There > is no relation to the engine RPM. > Is the meter getting too much voltage intermittently that will eventually > destroy it? Does it indicate which part is bad? Is it difficult to fix? I've had the same problem in my 300D. It does not pin all the way over, and sometimes it works normally. An interesting symptom is that if the tach is "dead" and I change a selector button on the ACC, it often resurrects the tachometer. I've tried pulling and reseating the amp, cleaning the contacts with DeOxIt, applying dielectric grease to the pins, cleaning the pins with a fine wire brush, and though I can usually keep it working for a week or two it always stops or gets "jumpy" again eventually. I'd try to resolder the amp circuit but it seems to be all encased in silicone or something. So I just live with it, currently. The tach is not all that useful in an automatic transmission anyway. -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ 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] Fuel Line Sourcing
In replacing the rear brake line on the SD I've also found out that I have a leaking fuel line. Does anybody have a source for the hard fuel lines that run from the tank to the front of the car besides the dealer? I'll visit one of the local MB dealers at lunch to see what their availability and price is. Fred Johnson Chicago 1977 240D 1981 300SD 1991 A/R 164L 1996 Civic Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mobileweb/onesearch?refer=1ONXIC ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
And drinks a disproportionate amount of fuel... Message: 8 Date: Mon, 06 Aug 2007 19:00:40 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] GM 6.5L Diesel To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed exactly. Every step of the way the D/A has had more power than the same year Cummins. - Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. ___ 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] GM 6.5L Diesel
I'll take a dependable old 7.3 turbo over a Cummins in a Ford any day Mike > I'm sure people have thought they put away my buddy's Powerstroke. He tows > 12-15k horse trailers in sixth, and won't downshift until he drops below > 50mph. > > My parents owned a '99 Ford F350 Powerstroke which hauled a 35 foot 12.5K > 5th wheel trailer. With the pedal floored, it was just enough to maintain > 50MPH up the Grape Vine. I'm not sure how our Dodge Cummins would do with > the same load, but it'll tow our 7K travel trailer around with ease. If I > could have the '06 Cummons, or better yet, a SLIGHTLY tweaked 12 valve > '94-98.5 Cummins in the '99 or later Ford crewcab, now that would be THE > TRUCK! > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > 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] Flippin' Tach. was: How to lose a lister......!!!!!!!
Its the tach amp --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2007 12:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] Flippin' Tach. was: How to lose a lister..!!! >> Hi all, >> This original query that was about what to see in DC has dissolved >> into a morass!!! >> Friends, just a quiet request Change the Subject when the >> TOPIC has CHANGED from the originator's query that was meaningful..! >> Off the squawk box..!! >> Take care, >> Chuck >> Phoenix AZ > - > Here's a change of topic. The tachometer in my '83 300D has been > inoperative since I bought the car several years ago. A couple of months > ago the hand started popping up and immediately back down once or twice a > day; usually at the end of a drive to town. Gradually since then it has > flipped up and down more often and the distance it flips around on the > dial > has increased until now it's pegging the dial several times per day. > There > is no relation to the engine RPM. > Is the meter getting too much voltage intermittently that will eventually > destroy it? Does it indicate which part is bad? Is it difficult to fix? > Thanks, > Gerry > > > ___ > 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] No one wants my TD?
Well it seems I am going to be "forced" to keep it...Not that I don't want a TD, I do, but it isn't being driven and I haven't had the time to fix it. I guess I will be finding a fairly dry place in my barn for it to live for the time being. I am still very tempted to build a 4x4 out of it.. Mike > It seems than at Mon, 6 Aug 2007 08:22:30 -0700 (PDT), > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> Kaleb? anyone? > > Sure. I want it. > > The price is good, the car is right. > > The distance is a bit much (about 960 miles), and the timing is > poor. My suburban with nearly 400,000 miles is in need of > significant work or replacement. Either will cost time and > money, so to also spend time and money on yet another W123 is > probably not a good choice for me. > > But I have cars with good transmissions and bad engines, so a > _wagon_ that needs transmission work would fit in nicely. > > But do I really want to compete with Kaleb for quantity of cars? > > *sigh* Time and money... > > Anybody have leads on a diesel suburban, mid 80s, little rust? > > --Philip > > ___ > 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 Isuzu NPR
Man the prices are high out there!! I'd sell ya my Iveco 15-14 Euroturbo for less than that.It's an 89 with 94K miles and a GVWR of 14,800#. How many boats will fit on a 19' x 8' flatbed? But of course, as usual, the wrong side of the country has what you need, again. Mike > Well, > When the good deals come, they keep on coming! The dragon boat club board > is looking at purchasing a '94 Isuzu NPR with 195K miles on it for $4500. > it does have a couple of minor problems. The AC needs a charge, and some > accessories still function, for example, the blower motor, when the key > is > off which drains the battery which I'm guessing is due to a faulty > ignition > switch. The owner thinks that it's odd that the highbeams still function > as > well. I figured that since the lights can be switched on with the key > off, > the highbeams should too. Other than the above, the truck runs and drives > great! > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > 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
[MBZ] OT Re: GM 6.5L Diesel
Kevin Kraly wrote: > If I could have the '06 Cummons, or better yet, a SLIGHTLY tweaked 12 valve > '94-98.5 Cummins in the '99 or later Ford crewcab, now that would be THE > TRUCK! Several years ago, a fellow put a C series Cummins 6 cylinder (8.3L I believe) in front of a Fuller 9 speed trans, in a F350 4x4. 1050 foot pounds without modifying the engine. He had to move the firewall back, a C engine is even longer than a 6BT. After seeing pictures of International Scout repower jobs, I wonder if a 6AT (3.5L) would make a decent car engine. Stock power rating is a little less than a OM603, but I bet you could boost that a lot before running into durability problems. Problem is it's taller than a OM617. Mitch ___ 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
