Yeah... knowing that the GFIC would trip as it was supposed to was the only
thing that kept me from tossing the toaster into the tub when the "ex" was
bathing...
> From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:33:11 -0800
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hm... I left a car at Sears once for new tires only after a two hour wait to
discover I was the proud owner of four new valve stems. I pick up the car
and the young mechanic had forgotten to actually mount the new tires!?
Perhaps he was too busy changing the radio from MPR to some rap station and
r
Here's my rant on the subject!
My dad sold some land to a contractor. (Big mistake IMO as now parents' once
peaceful place in the country is now surrounded by four dozen residentials
with 2.4 kids ea..)
The contractor seemed to be a reputable sort, building 1800-2200 sq. ft.
houses on generous lo
When I do take the cars in for service, and leave them on the lot, I tape a
large note right on the steering wheel, "DON'T adjust the seats, or move the
mirrors" They don't have to move the seat, they're only driving 50 feet
from the lot to the service bay.
Ed
300E
On 19/12/2007, Timothy Rob
> How about an outbuilding with only 2 wire service - hot and neutral -
> for 120V? Should I also have a ground rod?
> That is the situation with the pumphouse at the lake.
That's old enough that the pump/motor is probably well-grounded
through the metal pipe to the water. Unless somebody has re
I have an old '83 Ford wagon, which now just has 57,000 kms on it, Bought it
when I thought I was getting another large dog a few years ago. The dog
didn't happen, but that's another story. Whenever I take Mum for a coffee,
she always tells me she prefers the wagon and it's "comfortable" seats to
"--Managed to turn replacing the HVAC unit into a bathroom remodel"
I know how that works. Idle time during winter and those 12mo/no pay/0%
interest offers at Lowes and Home Depot get me every time.
> From: John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Something quite true about that. I remember brochures from 30-40 years ago
explaining how MB seats were designed to support good posture and allow the
driver control of the vehicle. Meanwhile, some of us are riding around
slouching in with our 6 way power seats which recline like Lazyboys.
I'm not
LOL.. I either tilt the passenger seat back to accomodate my string bass or
just let it hang out of the sun roof on nice days. :)
> From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:49:11 -0400
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] G
Living Room!!! When I first considered "dumping" the '78 Lincoln lemon, (6
mos depreciation bite) I'll never forget some "hotdog salesman" trying to
convince me to buy some little sporty Datsun 280ZX by looking at the black
Lincoln and saying, "..this boat is like riding around in your living roo
hmm
I forgot about Sue Ellen's Country Squire. I liked the Mark V (EWING-1) Jock
drove. (Lincoln Marks III - V were favorites until my '78 lemon TownCar
experience. When bodies changed in '80 I "quit" Lincoln (though wondered
once if a 5 cyl. 3L work in my old Mark III. The 70's were tough on a
Why? It's on the opposite end of the car & the weight is the same over the
rear end regardless of the engine.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
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I'm not sure if he even knew how to drive to be honest. I did see the car
at auction, and at that time, about 5 years ago, I think it had a $100,000
reserve or something. I think it had some restoration work, like paint
since lennon owned it too, if I remember.
Ed
300E
On 19/12/2007, Hendrik &
Well the 204 is supposed to be one of the models that is going to take
MB back to the top of the reliability surveys.
So you might be on a winner and we'll finally won't have to put up with
your whining about how crappy MB's are but yet still buy em just to
prove that they are crappy :-D
Anyway
<>
I think it's a matter of production capacity plus perhaps costs. The W204 is
selling very well and perhaps SA has some excess capacity.
My C300 was built in Germany but I don't know whether it was Bremen or
Sindelfingen.
BTW, at 1700 miles and eight weeks there have been no defects of any s
The glow light has started acting strange in the '90 300D 2.5. It
doesn't light when you turn the key to the glowing position (I did
verify that the plugs get electricity in this position), the car
starts right up, idles faster and rougher than usual, then about 30
seconds later, while driving dow
Ok Don wrote: "The American cars are built for tooling around town, the
German cars are meant for traveling in all day, and not being sore and
tired when you arrive."
That sounds like a pretty good analysis. Big Buicks/Cadillacs sure are
comfortable for short trips. But, after several hours m
He never drove it himself and it scared the crap out of Yoko..good.
Also I think it was the first Diesel S123 in the States.
Was on the market a few years back but haven't heard much about it
lately, from what i remember it was going pretty cheap too, considering
how much people are spend
Did he mention his alcohol problem that got him to where he was?
No of course not, it's societies fault that he is not living the dream.
Rich Thomas wrote:
> This was some years ago -- guy lived in a trashed trailer at the
> junkyard, was about 90lb, no teeth, wife had left him (duh) at some
> p
Sounds like someone used imperial tools on a metric car :'(
Either that or they where overtightened. I have said it before and will
more than likely say it again, get yourself a good set of allen socket
tools. If you are going to work on a MB you'll need em.
Guess it is time for the drill and ezy
Peter Frederick wrote:
>
> I had great fun teasing people about how little they were saving on
> fuel
The situation changes, but the habits remain. There used to be
quite a gap between Michigna and Ontario fuel prices.
Last time I went through Soo, gas was about $1.15 downstate, I think I
paid
Am I the only person getting two of each digest?
Stuart S.
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There's an electronics shop here in town that's been here for as long
as I can remember. They don't have much of a web presence, but if
all else fails you might give them a call.
http://www.stansiferradio.com/
On Dec 18, 2007, at 10:51 PM, Fmiser wrote:
> It seems than at Tue, 18 Dec 2007
Sounds like a fault, I think there is a plastic part in there that
breaks or falls out or something but generally Merc doors don't bounce
if they are working properly.
Peter Frederick wrote:
> The doors are bouncing on both my W124s -- my old one didn't most of
> the time, but it's well beyond
Sounds like arthritis setting in. Perhaps going to the gym for a workout
might help the situation :-)
Anyway the male part of the door latch mechanism can be adjusted, it
happens that over time they move inwards slightly.
That Isuzu I bought recently needed all four doors adjusting and works
wel
The problem has been in the past that their steel making ability has not
been that good but it might well not be the case these days.
We do get Tata utility vehicles over here but I don't know what they are
like
here is one from carsurvey http://www.carsurvey.org/review_56781.html
Far as Tatra go
The American cars are built for tooling around town, the German cars
are meant for traveling in all day, and not being sore and tired when
you arrive.
On Dec 18, 2007 9:44 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> My Dad always had Town Cars and T Birds, back in the 70s and 80's and then
> got a new 45
> TAA2765A
>
> http://www.icplus.net/frameresults.aspx
>
> Fred Moir
> Lynn MA
HTML frames can be _such_ a pain
That URL only gets to the site. The actual return on the search is rendered
inside a frame. _That_ url is:
http://client.icsource.com/ICSourceWDL/WebRental.aspx?user=icplus&part
EDWARD DENNIS wrote:
>
> Hi,
> How did I buy a 1985 190d 2.2 non turbo?
I was talking about W123s.
Mitch.
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I think John Lennon tooting about NY in a 123, didn't hurt wagon sales much
either. :-) I think the car was made to haul Marshall amps in myself. hee
hee
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300E
On 18/12/2007, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> "Perhaps it was that JR Ewing drove one on "Dallas?"
>
>
>
> Of course, Joc
It seems than at Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:39:18 -0800, jgiels wrote:
> I checked on the mouser site and nothing found. Any other
> ideas?
Google found this for me.
http://www.sierraic.com/pnresults.asp?navpart=TAA2765A
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My Dad always had Town Cars and T Birds, back in the 70s and 80's and then
got a new 450 SEL. He said the thing drove like a park bench, and soon it
was gone. Replaced with another Ford. I fell in love with the S though,
and it always kind of stayed with me. :-) I guess some like to pretend
the
??
I thought they where only supposed to build the RHD version of the 204
in SA, guess they must be doing a good job.
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> I do know that moving W204 US market production to South Africa has caused a
> bit of a stir and might be a bit discouraging for those who li
"Perhaps it was that JR Ewing drove one on "Dallas?"
Of course, Jock also drove a big ole Lincoln and so did Ray Crebbs wife
Donna. But, you are right. I wanted a Mercedes when I saw JR had one.
JR was the bad guy, but I always liked JR.
Now, when Sue Ellen went from the big Ford Country S
> Phillip informed us that there are:
'Twas actually Rich, but I don't mind. *smile*
> > "some scruffy junkyard guy"
>
> What other kind are there?
>
> Bob R.
You have a point, there
However, there is actually a place about 25 miles from me that
doesn't seem to have any "scruffy junkyard" t
Youch. Opsolete stuff is really hard to find -- the only source I know
of was the place here in town that's been selling electronics for 50
years, but they had a fire a couple years ago and everything is gone
but the buisness.
Try Mouser Electronics, someone might still make it.
Peter
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US, Canada is all metric.
I had great fun teasing people about how little they were saving on
fuel (I was in Sault Ste. Marie, just a one mile trip from the US,
$1.50 in bridge tickets) because they insisted in using the conversion
to Imperial gallons, not US. You had to buy 30 gal of gas and
Peter, am I to understand then that there is no pre-charged, sealed section to
provide springing effect, and that it admits ambient air and then compresses it
perhaps with a reed valve or similar setup?
I had assumed there was a nitrogen chamber and that the pumping action acted
only on the flu
I have been stranded by my Mercedes on two different occasions. Each
incident was a different vehicle.
How did I get stranded? I was dumb enough to leave the vehicle lights on
all day (85 300SD). Contacted roadside assistance and they sent out a local
indy to jump start me without charge.
Timothy Robinson wrote:
> Interesting note, if this was 50 years ago the lake house was wired, at that
> time often metal water lines were used as a primary ground ond a driven
> ground didn't exist. I've encountered such houses where at some time water
> lines were replaced and NO ground exists. M
TAA2765A
http://www.icplus.net/frameresults.aspx
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Lynn MA
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Hi,
How did I buy a 1985 190d 2.2 non turbo?
Ed in warm Chicago 33F
Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Timothy Robinson wrote:
>
> Am I right that '84 offered a turbo and non-turbo but in '85 was only the
> turbo?
MBUSA had only turbos from 82-85, except for the 240D.
I don't think a
This was some years ago -- guy lived in a trashed trailer at the
junkyard, was about 90lb, no teeth, wife had left him (duh) at some
point, I tipped him and the Mexican guy $20 for a whole load of stuff
they got for me off some old Eldos, and he was in heaven, "Hey Pedro now
we can go to Golden
My '79 Chevy van [Beauville 20] had less than 2 mpg difference between a flat
road, empty, no AC and climbing mountains with 10 people and luggage with full
AC. That I couldn't understand.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
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Tim wrote < I admit that I'm quite "anal retentive" compulsive/obsessive
What scares me are the folks doing that work who are not that way. Take the
guy who did much of the work on my house, for instance. Or maybe I should say
"take him, please" so he doesn't do any more work aro
I checked on the mouser site and nothing found. Any other ideas?
thanks.. Douglas
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Hi,
I still have a 1976 Ford LTD full size wagon with 145k miles on a 400m w/c6.
Original miles on the trans and never rebuilt.
The engine developed a hot off highway thrust bearing noise at 70k and I
installed a new set of bearing inserts and an oil pump. Great car even after
putting it in
Phillip informed us that there are:
"some scruffy junkyard guy"
What other kind are there?
Bob R.
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It worked! With a little striker adjustment, no more door slammin'.
Success is sweet. I must have a beer now.
Bob R.
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Sub
I'll never forget about 1978 I had to pick up a German couple at the
airport. I was driving a Lincoln TownCar, the last year of the 460 cu in V8.
They remarked about how nice the American cars were, how much more "plush"
were the interiors than the German autos.
That's something I remember. Sorry
I learned from some scruffy junkyard guy once, who took parts off old
cars all day, that if you take a screwdriver (or in this case a hex
driver) and put it on the offending screw, and give it a good whack with
a hammer it will usually loosen the thing up to where it is fairly easy
to get it ou
Ah Ha! I'll try that!
Bob R.
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Having to "Slam" Door
It seems than at Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:30:41 -0700, Robert
hehehe... I love it!
Reminds me of my grandfather who'd remark about someone out of fuel, "If
they don't have enough common sense to check their fuel level they don't
need to be on the highway."
A neighbor in her expensive Acura/Lexus SUV thing (they all look alike to
me) has run out of fuel twic
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It seems than at Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:30:41 -0700, Robert wrote:
> Okayso now that I have rounded out one of the allen bolts
> holding the striker in what do I do?
> How do I get it out?
> It made me say bad words...words for banned.
>
> Bob R.
If it's only one that's not coming out, turn
NO I wasn't suggesting 240V. In calculating voltage drop voltage, distance,
voltage and current under load are calculated to determine the size of
conductor which is acceptable.
Interesting note, if this was 50 years ago the lake house was wired, at that
time often metal water lines were used as
It seems than at Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:44:36 -0500, Timothy wrote:
> I'd hate to think you'd touck the pump motor someday and the
> "path of lease resistance to ground was through you.
That's what GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt) is for. It is
monitoring the current flowing out, vs the current returni
Okayso now that I have rounded out one of the allen bolts holding the
striker in what do I do?
How do I get it out?
It made me say bad words...words for banned.
Bob R.
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Yeah, the can be "difficult" but I've found not as sensitive and such a
nuisance as GFI breakers.
"...that people don't look for an easy way around it..." Isn't it
interesting how we'll go to such trouble to bypass those safety devices
which it was REGULATED that we must have. I'm recalling the f
Hendrik & Fay wrote:
> Roadside assistance, yeah dream on unless you buy a new MB or pay a
> squillion bucks a year.
Back in the day, our cars cost as much in $US as the German models
(with fewer standard features) cost in Deutchmarks.
For example, my 1979 300SD was a $27,000 car, my 1986 2.3-1
Three thoughts. With a 240v the max voltage to ground is still 120v; the
240v only exists across the two power lines. But the current (for same hp
pump) would be halved, resulting in lower voltage drop. Second, I think you
said the existing wire is suspended solid conductor, which is more likely
Oooh stop your bitching people, over here you're lucky if the spare
parts person will talk to you. I know the car sales people won't unless
you are wearing a suit.
Our main dealer used to be alright until they built a fancy new facility
and now the spare parts are in there with the new cars and
Yes I am talking about the amp that is behind the glove box. But what I am
trying to find is a component that is on the circuit board in the box behind
the glove box.
Its the integrated circuit on that board. An OP Amp. TAA2765A obsolete part.
The pin out on this is not standard.
Douglas
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Does your response suggest that you think it would work better to run 240V?
That would mean changing the line I
guess to triplex but that might be a good plan anyway. Have to wonder about the
copper that has been hanging there
for so long. Does it get stretched and does the wind action start to c
I do wonder how well the ground fault plug would work. I have experienced
problems with an outside plug at the
house. It does not like condensation and will sometimes kick out when the
weather is cool and damp. Will the
aluminum boat in the water scenario just result in the plug refusing to deliv
Kaleb wrote: "Since its a 98 it would be injected"
ALL chevy and GMC trucks have had fuel injection since 1988.
In fact, GMC made a few 350 with fuel injection in 1987.
I still want one of those - a Fire Engine RED 1987 GMC 4X4 Shortbed with
the fuel injected 350. 87 was the last
Peter Frederick wrote:
> However, one of the researchers at Forestry Canada bought one of the
> retired Suburbans with a 305 and OD tranny -- got 25 mpg on the
> highway!
Imperial or US?
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The door check is presently out awaiting replacement.
I have a new striker which I will install tomorrow and see what happens.
Bob R.
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What part exactly are you talking about? Are you talking about the amp that
is behind the glove box?
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I need to replace the OP AMP that is in the climate control for my 1980 300D.
The number on it is TAA2765A does anyone know where I can get a couple of these?
It seems that it locks up.
Thanks.. Douglas
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No, both are in good shape (the one on the TE is new, actually).
What's happening is that the latch doesn't close properly, allowing the
door to "bounce" on the gasket and hang on the safety. Stiff door
rubber doesn't help much, I'm thinking this summer I may start on new
door gaskets.
Minor
Could the door check be worn out or need grease?
> From: Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:26:47 -0600
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Having to "Slam" Door
>
>> When it's cold (well, cold for here.below 50 degrees) m
The doors are bouncing on both my W124s -- my old one didn't most of
the time, but it's well beyond hope now, it would take the jaws of life
and some time to open it now!
I'll check with my indy, I think the striker needs to be adjusted for
the sag in the door - too many cycles for the hinge pi
You know, I can understand in emergency situations telling someone "this
isn't correct but you can hook up a generator this way..." As a licensed
electrical contractor I've seen a LOT of dangerous situations. In good
conscience I can't walk away thinking that I left the impression something
is safe
Probably way off the power curve any time the vehicle is actually
moving -- that 454 doesn't spin very fast.
Why no one ever put a split rear end in those things amazes me -- split
4:11/3:77 it would get 15 or 18 mpg on the highway.
Peter
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Probably better then, but if it has 4.11 rear end gears, not much.
However, one of the researchers at Forestry Canada bought one of the
retired Suburbans with a 305 and OD tranny -- got 25 mpg on the
highway! Had to use 3rd gear with a big load, though.
Peter
> When it's cold (well, cold for here.below 50 degrees) my
> drivers door requires more effort to get it closed. When it's
> in the 30's like it was this morning it requires great effort
> to get it closed. At first I thought it was the new
> weatherstripping I put on but I installed that two years
Oh, punching in 120V X 150' (one way) voltage drop calculator says s/b
minimum #6 cu to stay withing acceptable 3% voltage on a 20A circuit. But
heck, "It has been like that for almost 50 years." Most pump motors are
built to operate with a voltage drop. Look at the submerged pumps in
300/400' well
Probably a really fine idea - sort of like Marshall and the MB - new fuses.
Randy
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Generator Qu
Peter Frederick wrote:
> I don't know how GM did that, usually load makes a difference, but not
> on that beast!
Undergeared?
I've noticed the same on dually pickups with 3 speed slushboxes and
4.xx : 1 final drive. It takes so much power to rev up the engine
and tranny that any other load is neg
Aluminum boat on water, hmmm. I think I'd install a ground fault receptacle
(which will still serve it's purpose on the two wire without ground) for
that battery charger just to protect yourself. We wouldn't wanna be frying
more than fish, eh?
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>
> < brand?>>
>
> Be careful, Tata and Tatra are two different companies.
I know. Isn't Tatra Slovokian? Definitely not Indian.
It's a serious question. Who has the better reputation for quality and
reliability, Tatra or Jaguar? (and wouldn't the founders of Swallow
S
Since its a 98 it would be injected
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> If it's a carb
Well.. as I've said whenever I sold a car and holds true on my '84 300D, I
insist that a buyer be well informed and that we get mechanic to assess any
potention mechanical problems.
SO... today the indie called saying he's gone over the '84 and "made a
list." Though the car is in good condition th
If it's a carbureted 454, it will get 5 mpg empty, full, towing a
trailer, or coasting downhill with the tranny neutral. 6 mpg with a 50
mph tailwind.
I don't know how GM did that, usually load makes a difference, but not
on that beast!
Peter
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The main effect of water injection was to cool the air in the compressor
section creating a denser (more O 2) gas, like the turbo in Diesels. These
J-57s were incredibly noisy while "wet" especially in the back. When the
water ran out, the decrease in thrust and noise was very apparent.
vsr
A friend has a 96 or 97, can't remember. It hauls large amounts of ass, and
has gobs of power. He tows a race car in an enclosed trailer with it, and
has no real complaints with it. Then again, it replaced an early suburban
with a carbed 454 and TH400. I don't think he's broken double digits with
I have had similar symptoms caused by low PS fluid.
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Subject: [MBZ] Growling When Turning Left
So.today I noticed a growling
Interesting. I have a similar sensation if not scenario. I have never received
a shock from the pump but have noted
a minimal shock sensation from the boat if I use the battery charger on the
boat battery with the cord plugged into
the pump house. Not sure if the issue is the pumphouse. Might jus
<>
Be careful, Tata and Tatra are two different companies.
If Jaguar production should be moved out of the UK, I can see US sales, at
least, disappearing. Present day Jags, although now fairly reliable, are still
behind their competition in design and technology and are really just status
cars
I remember a post some time ago where someone had this problem. It ended up
being a plastic piece in the latching mechanism that was cracked/broken.
i'm not sure if this would be your problem since it only occurs when it's
cold outside.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula
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On Dec 18, 2007 11:56 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> >
> >
> > I've had a PS fluid flush and refill fix strange steering symptoms
> > more than once. That could be all you need. Don't forget the filter,
> > it's easy to do so since it's submerged in the flu
Yea, but I bet it pulled like crazy though.
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> "I have h
"I have had a 5.7 4x4 suburban, what kind of mileage would a 7.4 4x4
get?"
I have some experience with those. We had one at the dealership I worked
at. We used it to pull a boat. It will get 9-10 mpg (on the highway)
loaded or not. It will pull like a freight train. When we pulled the
boat
Allen - I bought a 50cc Chinese scooter a couple of years ago [nearly got my
wife killed, but that is another story]. It was ok for the most part, but the
fuel line had a real tendency to fail [every 150 miles or so]. I got rid of it
after the wreck [@ 500 miles], but it did seem to need a lot
I will call the guy and find out I guess. Just not sure I want a 7.4
though.
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Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
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From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:06 PM
Subject: Re
"Kaleb C. Striplin (CAT)" wrote:
>
> I have had a 5.7 4x4 suburban, what kind of mileage would a 7.4 4x4 get? I
> figure not much but some guy just put one in a 98 for $2500. That seems dirt
> cheap to me.
The cheapest '97 I could find here, after I found that $6k '97 diesel project,
was $4
You sure make it sound like a better car! Once the new t-stat is installed,
and operating temp goes up, it should run better and quieter. Not only
that, it will burn all of the carbon out and it'll get better MPG. A Diesel
Purge will help quite a bit too. Hopefully, the engine hasn't suffere
I thought a 190D would be perfect for a
long commute to work.
Curt has his 190D because it gets good MPG on his 110 mile round trip
commutes to work, wonderful use of the diesel's good qualities. It won't be
able to handle commuting because it's trashed!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 266Km
geez, see what I mean. Its really not worth the few mpg different to spend
the extra to find a diesel one. They almost always have well over 200k (at
least what I have seen lately) and want alot for them. the gassers can be
cheap if you look.
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Kaleb C. Striplin
Cox Auto Trader
730-Tulsa FS
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