> I'm curious about the ethanol and potassium hydroxide method since I'm a
> brewer anyway.
> Thanks,
> Tom Hargrave
> On Behalf Of OK Don
> So, are you using just sodium hydroxide to extract the glycerin from
> the oil, or does it convert directly to soap? Guess I need to brush up
> on my chemist
i think this woman just goes to her local animal shelter and saves dogs she
likes, then trying to find them another home. she lives way out in the
middle of nowhere.
i am going to see the dog on friday. everything seems pretty sincere here,
but you never know. if i catch the slightest wind of a
I figured so - I went through the entire web side & could find nothing
substantial.
Thanks,
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Any water present is gonna react to make soap.
on 11/12/07 11:56 PM, Tom Hargrave at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> So, I have to distill it then dry it since I can only reach 190 proof?
>
> Thanks,
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On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:49:14 -0600 "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Another snake oil?
>
> http://www.dieselsecret.com/
YES! STAY AWAY!
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So, I have to distill it then dry it since I can only reach 190 proof?
Thanks,
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Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 10:27 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List; Biodie
Looks like red dye, maybe some algaecide to keep the oil from gunking up?
--R
Tom Hargrave wrote:
> Another snake oil?
>
> http://www.dieselsecret.com/
>
>
> T
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Another snake oil?
http://www.dieselsecret.com/
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] So
I kinda slept through college chemistry when they were "cypherin'" those
equasions on the board.. I only use Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) rather than
potassium (KOH) because it's what I'm used to and what I have on hand for
soap. I know the weights are different and more KOH is required for
saponificati
on 11/12/07 22:33, E M at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I'm pretty sure the 126 carried on a few more years in South Africa.
Actually the w123 carried on for a number of years in South Africa after its
official retirement, did it not?
mac
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"Dr. Dan" on the Biodiesel list is the one promoting it. Sounds
reasonable, but I don't have the details. I guess the trick is that
the ethanol needs to be anhydrous ---
On Nov 12, 2007 9:45 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I'm curious about the ethanol and potassium hydroxide method
Sodium hydroxide (lye same as I use to make soap) and methanol = methoxide.
Titrate the oil to get formula. Water in the WVO will react with the lye to
saponify into soap rather than to separate glycerine. Product has to be
washed anyway to yield a purer biodiesel. (Making soap, I'm mixing water
w
"Dwight E. Giles, Jr" wrote:
> MY .02 Can you find out why they gave her up?
Sounds like she was dumped on the shelter w/o info, not even a name.
(or picked up as a stray)
If she's well trained for a pup, it would be nice to know the name
she was trained to respond to.
Mitch.
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So far, my reclining rear seat has only been used to extract a "wow"
from the new passengers, other than that, no one has ever adjusted it!
On Nov 12, 2007 12:15 PM, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It was all still there yesterday (all meaning seat parts). I'm gonna
> percolate on
Most likely the shaft seal, usually you don't get a leaking gasket
unless you didn't coat it with sealant going in.
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I'm curious about the ethanol and potassium hydroxide method since I'm a
brewer anyway.
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So, are you using just sodium hydroxide to extract the glycerin from
the oil, or does it convert directly to soap? Guess I need to brush up
on my chemistry!
I've heard that you can use ethanol and potassium hydroxide instead of
methanol and sodium hydroxide. I think the cost goes up a bit, but the
I'm pretty sure the 126 carried on a few more years in South Africa. Bugs I
believe were made in various places, I think the older, air cooled van was
too? When they stopped production of the old Bug a few years back, not sure
what they replaced it with, but I think it was with another older mode
They are made of HDPE. Now I just need to find a "free" veggi oil
source.
Thanks, Tom
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Sent: 11/12/07 08:52 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Soy Oil
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hi Tom!
Mitch Haley wrote:
> Robert Rentfro wrote:
>> One of the discussions while passing the time at the old nuke plant the
>> other night was at what point do OEM parts become hard to get?
Your dealer can order any postwar parts, no problem (okay, the 170S is
occasionally a problem). Sometimes they h
hi Tom!
i may have missed it, but i don't see where it says what those
fermenters are made of.
FWIW, the common 5Gal carriers ("carboys") are HDPE, and i've got
some of those that i've been using without incident for years.
cheers!
e
Tom Hargrave wrote:
> Does anyone know if the chem
Is there quite a difference between the 90 and the very rare 91 model
mak
> Those are VERY nice. I have been on the lookout to find one, just dont
> see
> the 91's that often.
>
>> 1991 560SEL without a doubt.>>
>> Rusty Cullens
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Gary,
My wife did Golden rescue for a number of years-rescue folks write ads like
used car dealers-that being said, this one sounds like a good adoption.
I live with two rescued Goldens. MY .02 Can you find out why they gave her
up?
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles.
That would be the prudent thing to do. In my experience, the gaskets
seldom fail except immediately after installation. Once in properly in
place and tightened down the gaskets virtually never fail.
The pump shaft OTOH is a leak waiting to happen. Eventially it *will*
leak around the
<>
This post seems to suggest that the 201 was over-engineered (what exactly
does that mean, anyway?) and had exceptional quality.
The car itself was OK. It was just all the mechanical bits that were inside
it that failed on a regular schedule. You name it, it failed. The '85 190E was
the han
My vac pump on the TD is pulling 22-23 in Hg, about 3/4+ of an
atmosphere. That should be enough to make things go. Or stop.
--R
Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:38:00 -0500 "Dr. Bill Ringgold"
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>> I just had to replace my vacuum pump, but I wa
In a message dated 11/12/2007 10:13:11 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
There is no instant mpg readout on the MB system. There are 2 average
mpg readouts...one is for the mpg since you reset the odo and the
other is for the particular trip you are currently running.
Luther wrote:
> The only way to tell is try. Methanol is fairly safe, but when you
> add
> lye into it. Biodiesel is also hard on some plastics. Do you
> need
> a sample to soak a piece in??
I don't think plastics are generally affected by lye, at least not
HDPE. They sell Drain-O
I thought that was Volkswagen...
On Nov 12, 2007, at 3:23 PM, E M wrote:
> no, they just move production to South Africa. :-)
>
> Ed
> 300E
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New nozzles yield a crisp sound, not to be confused with the diesel
knock. New nozzles should be somewhat louder, more crisp
sounding. Older, well running diesels sound smoother and quieter
because of wear and lower pop pressure.
Any percussionist will understand crisp (tight) sound.
At 06:4
Could be made to fit. They used to put VWs in /2s Those conversions
were the predecessor to the modern 4 cyl motorcycles.
At 02:26 PM 11/11/2007, you wrote:
>Wonder if it would fit a BMW boxer motorcycle?
>
>Tom
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We have a 2yo white German Shepherd, great dog!
On 11/12/07, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> this one seems as if it should work pretty well
>
> http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pet/476429500.html
>
> any thoughts?
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Did compression test on my 124 and I getting an even 15 bar all round.
Had the gauge itself ( without non-return valve ) tested and it
actually was slightly overreading ! The question is will th
Today there was a definite pool of coolant on the garage floor under
the front of the engine. Checked and there is a leak at the water
pump, can't quite tell if it's the shaft or the gasket that's leaking
but I guess since its age is unknown I ought to just replace it.
Allan
On Oct 28, 200
A sample would be great.
Tom
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The only way to tell is try. Methanol is fairly safe, but when you add
lye int
this one seems as if it should work pretty well
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Sunil Hari wrote:
>
> unless you're talking about the 190. Apparently they were so thoroughly
> panicked at the thought of "this car shows MB can't make a small car and
> still have it be a Benz" that the quality control and over-engineering of
> the car was on a grand scale.
Partly why my 190E
Zoltan Finks wrote:
>
> So I wonder if the pics of my repair made it through? Anybody?
Yes, did you drill through the stays?
How thin was the metal there?
Did you fill with epoxy or just bolt the gusset on?
Mitch.
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unless you're talking about the 190. Apparently they were so thoroughly
panicked at the thought of "this car shows MB can't make a small car and
still have it be a Benz" that the quality control and over-engineering of
the car was on a grand scale.
On Nov 12, 2007 5:01 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro
So I wonder if the pics of my repair made it through? Anybody?
You actually saw them, Wilton?
Brian
On 11/9/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Okay, many of you know I am quite inept at fixing cars. But here's an
> example of my ingenuity. I can fix stuff - it may not be pretty, but I
<>
Ah, yes, but they saved them all in the back room for the 140. Waste not,
want not.
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On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:38:00 -0500 "Dr. Bill Ringgold"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I just had to replace my vacuum pump, but I was told the pump should be
> putting out 35lbs of vacuum.
You can't have more vacuum than there is atmospheric pressure. At sea
level, it's 14.7 lbs/square inch, or the
Freer sez...
<>
You are wrong.
Resetting the trip odo does not reset the two fuel usage computers, at least
in my 203 and new 204. When I refuel I zero all three.
There are two readouts on the dash display menu besides the trip odo,
displayed by the steering wheel buttons. "Since reset" and "
I attended a weekend meeting in Kansas City a few years back and our group
was taken for dinner to KC Masterpiece in Overland Park.
My expectations were not entirely realized.
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I just had to replace my vacuum pump, but I was told the pump should be putting
out 35lbs of vacuum. I still have the defrost only problem, but can't afford
to fix those at the moment. Quote of $385 for that one, and I can't do that
work. Anyone else done that for comparison? I also need to r
The only way to tell is try. Methanol is fairly safe, but when you add lye
into it. Biodiesel is also hard on some plastics. Do you need a sample to
soak a piece in??
Luther
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:36:43 -0600, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Does anyone know if the chemicals u
replace the radiator
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To:
Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2007 7:50 PM
Subject: [MBZ] RADIATOR LEAK ADVICE?
> 82 300SD. Rad leaks a tiny bit on top driver's side. Nev
In the middle of a 5k mile, 3.5 week trip, I took my 82 300SD into a
shop my friend recommended to check a driveline vibe that showed up
on the road. WHile at it, thought they might as well fix my vac
problems. Shop is AutoWorks in Kittery, Maine, just across the bridge
from Portsmouth, NH
82 300SD. Rad leaks a tiny bit on top driver's side. Never hits the
ground, just barely enough to dampen the surrounding area.
Also seems to run a bit hot--only noticable when driving >75 in hot
weather, or with air on.
Concection?
Cause?
Fix?
Thanks, all!
Dan
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'82 300SD, 297k miles. Steering box leaks. Not lots, just enough so I
have to top it off every week or so. Was worse when not driven often.
Have driven 4k miles in the past three weeks and it will go 1500
miles or more before the level is noticably lower.
Any suggestions on what it needs? If
My 82 300SD with 297k miles has been having vac-related problems for
some time: intermittent shutoff operation, heater that only blows
through the defrost vents, and intermittent brake booster operation.
It was finally found to have a vac pump that was only pulling 11 lbs
(instead of the min
My '82 300SD with 297k miles has had diff whine and what appeared to
be R&P backlash for the 43k miles I've owned it. Checked the diff
mount; it was fine. Concluded the diff was just worn and I"d live
with it.
Recently had the driveshaft center bearing replaced, as I was getting
vibration
Does anyone know if the chemicals used to make biodiesel will react with
the plastic used in these plastic fermenters?
http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=
CF
I'm asking because I'm a reseller and I am thinking of converting one
into a biodiesel reactor. The fe
Mercedes will launch a new model and the first year will have the most
issues because of new "processes" and "technology", then consecutive
model years will improve.
This has been the case with all auto makers, at least back through the
70s.
Tom
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no, they just move production to South Africa. :-)
Ed
300E
On 12/11/2007, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Ah, so you're saying that Mercedes is like every other carmaker.
>
> It takes them 11 years of production to work all the bugs out.
>
> Then they immediately discontinue the mod
last year of the 126, most refined.
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Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:21 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 560SEL...Why '91?
> What makes a '
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Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] What was the last real
Yup.
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From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 1:39 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 560SEL...Why '91?
> Ah, so you're saying that Mercedes is
see, that's exactly the direction to move in!
On Nov 12, 2007 11:50 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> Gary Hurst wrote:
> >
> > never did much of that to begin with, but i am using the water heater.
> it's
> > really too hard for me to function without hot water or i'd shut that
Robert Rentfro wrote:
>
> One of the discussions while passing the time at the old nuke plant the
> other night was at what point do OEM parts become hard to get?
Seems like 7 years after the last car using the part was made for USA
makers. MBZ seems to retire a model to "classic" status after 20
You're rightit doesn't go to first.
It sits in neutral unless I raise the rpm.
Levels are SAT.
Bob R.
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Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 11:42 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Several "Boss Hosses" around here. They often show up at cruise nights.
Shouldn't a "Boss" have a Ford engine?
Anybody else remember the 302 Z-28 Camaros and Boss 302 Mustangs in
Trans-Am racing?
Mitch.
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One of the discussions while passing the time at the old nuke plant the
other night was at what point do OEM parts become hard to get? Since I seem
to be the reason all old car discussions occur at work, we were talking
about how relatively easy it is to get 123 parts. How it's getting more
difficu
Robert Rentfro wrote:
> Anywho.now when I come to a stop after having driven a spell (like my 35
> mile freeway trip to work) the transmission will not return to first gear
> unless I increase the engine rpm while sitting still at the light.
> '77 300D 184K auto
It sits there in a higher gear, o
Ah, so you're saying that Mercedes is like every other carmaker.
It takes them 11 years of production to work all the bugs out.
Then they immediately discontinue the model.
:-0
Mac
on 11/12/07 13:28, Rusty Cullens at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> It was the best one they built, all the kinks wer
Several "Boss Hosses" around here. They often show up at cruise nights.
One of the fellows has a nitrous bottle on his. Now, that must be a ride
Pete
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From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> On Nov 12, 2007 9:50 AM, Kevin wrote:
> >
So.just had my transmission serviced .everything looked good with pan off.
Old fluid (M1 ATF) looked and smelled good.
Changed filter, drained torque converter and topped 'er off with fresh M1
ATF.
Anywho.now when I come to a stop after having driven a spell (like my 35
mile freeway trip to work)
It was the best one they built, all the kinks were worked out.
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Subject: [MBZ] 560SE
What makes a '91 560SEL the desirable one?
Bob R.
'77 300D 184K
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Hey Kaleb, the price is lower than I remember on the DTI timing unit.
Call them up and ask if it works with MBZ. Only around $500
with 5mm and 6mm pickups.
http://tinytach.com/design/timing.php
The Ferret 765 that I have lists for $239. Before Ferret became a part of
GXT they would sell refurbs
It was all still there yesterday (all meaning seat parts). I'm gonna percolate
on that today...reclining rear seat would be sweetare we all sure that the
seats would fit?
Chris
Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:59:20 -0800
(PST) Christopher McCann
wrote:
"Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Huh. Is the engine mounted transverse like a V-twin, or
> longitudinally with a shaft drive? If the latter, what happens when
> you hit the throttle from a stop? Wouldn't all the torque tend to
> pull the back wheel right out from under you sidew
Rusty's da bomb.
Bob R.
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Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 10:34 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts Quality
I have already issued a UPS call tag for them.
Rusty Cullens
Bu
What is the EDS?
Chris
Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Nov 11, 2007 10:38 PM, Peter
Merle
wrote:
> Complexity is a lot
> higher in w124 with electric cooloant pump, electronc idel speed ,
> electroic climate control etc etc
>
But all that stuff is optional, at least on the die
John Robbins wrote:
>
> The dynamic tool puts a sensor in that port instead of the "feelers"
> (similar to an ABS sensor). You also have to hook up the tach signal,
> etc. This not only checks the basic timing, but can check the timing
> advance device (since you can change the RPMs etc). I'v
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:59:20 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> H... 1) crap (how I really feel) 2) more to break (excuse to make me
> feel better)...could have transplanted my nice maroon leather onto it.
Well, go back to the P&P and see if it's still there!
Craig
On Nov 12, 2007 9:50 AM, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I guess people haven't heard of boss hosses - chevy eight cylinder powered
> bikes. There was also that weird one that chrysler made with the viper
> engine, but I think that was more novelty than anything. I've seen boss
> hosses driven a
On Nov 10, 2007 9:18 PM, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> If anything, I think they got better. Later models don't have wiring
> harness problems, and have much more reliable (if perhaps not "fixed")
> evaporator cores and M104 head gaskets. Simpler climate control
> controls, side-impact
On Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 09:05:42AM -0800, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> On Nov 11, 2007 2:23 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Tom Hargrave wrote:
> > >
> > > Wonder if it would fit a BMW boxer motorcycle?
> >
> > I saw one in a 70's motocycle magazine, either Cycle or Cycle Guide,
> > wit
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:02:35 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin, work"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> thanks. Those folks do good work.
For those of us who have forgotten, who are those folks?
Craig
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> SCORE! Pick N Pull had an '87 500SEL on Saturday. I got to it first :-).
Congratulations!
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On Nov 11, 2007 10:38 PM, Peter Merle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Complexity is a lot
> higher in w124 with electric cooloant pump, electronc idel speed ,
> electroic climate control etc etc
>
But all that stuff is optional, at least on the diesels. Try
disconnecting the EDS, for example (pull t
The manufacturing base has been growing in the USA and we build quite a
bit of high end goods here. The products are the moving off shore are
high volume, low cost and / or consumer goods.
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From: Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: 11/12/07 11:3
On Nov 10, 2007 5:14 PM, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Other than automobiles, is anything manufactured in the US anymore?
http://www.madeinusa.org/
http://www.usstuff.com/
http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/
http://buyamerican.com/
Alex Chamberlain
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Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 12:24 PM
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>
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
> Any of them I have seen for sale is the 2 led deal.
Rusty has those... PN: 617-589-08-21-00
IIRC it was close to $300.
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"Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> I would have never sent them to you, the warehouse made a mistake. I
> will send the proper ones out today.
Wow, now that's taking care of the customer!
I can send the others back, they are not installed yet. Let me know
where.
Allan
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1983 300D
Any of them I have seen for sale is the 2 led deal. I have the locking tool
for R/R of the ip, but thats it.
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730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, Novemb
Head bolt tool, pre-chamber knockout tool, and timing chain slide rail puller.
Luther
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:03:21 -0600, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Luther wrote:
>> Was a one time/used sale from a list member. Included the other
>> tools needed to do the OM60x head R&R.
>
> Oh w
Kaleb C. Striplin, work wrote:
> Whats the other one with the engine running? I have not looked at/paid
> attention to the tools used on the 60x engines too much.
There is a little tong on a flywheel internal to the IP. There is a
little port on the side of the IP and when the tong is in the c
Maybe we can work out a long-term loan...
On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:05:16 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> I have 3 60x head jobs to do in the near future. I need the tool, bad. I
> need to find one.
>
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> Kaleb C. Striplin
> Cox Auto Trader
> 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervi
I would have never sent them to you, the warehouse made a mistake. I will
send the proper ones out today.
Rusty Cullens
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- Original Message -
From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, Nov
There is no instant mpg readout on the MB system. There are 2 average
mpg readouts...one is for the mpg since you reset the odo and the
other is for the particular trip you are currently running.
Your neighbor has an extremely exagerated vivid imagination.
My 320 CDI will indicate a high average
only if the government is spending money it actually has. We are borrowing
money from the Fed, which is created by fiat - increasing the money supply. SO
MUCH SO that the Fed quit publishing the statistics on the M3 money supply as
the growth in it is so high.
Chris
Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROT
We already have govt devaluation of the dollar. The money supply is growing at
20% annually. If the economy is not growing at 20% then there is too much money
chasing too few goods and services and there WILL be inflation. We have gotten
away with this in the past as the dollar is the world rese
"Rusty Cullens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Most of the parts that World Pac sells are oem, some are not. The
> APA and First Equipment Quality are made in China and I don't care
> for them. Most everything else is all the same and the price
> differences are due to the exchange rate upon date o
On Nov 11, 2007 3:14 PM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> obviously.
>
> and i had spare fuel filters but nowhere was there a screwdriver to be
> found. had to get towed to the nearest ace hardware to buy a basic philips
> screwdriver
>
And not only did you not have a tool kit in the car,
Whats the other one with the engine running? I have not looked at/paid
attention to the tools used on the 60x engines too much.
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Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: "John Robbins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
I have 3 60x head jobs to do in the near future. I need the tool, bad. I
need to find one.
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Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
- Original Message -
From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 11:01 AM
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