Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and multiyard question?

2008-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey
> I thought the first true computer was build by the British... Not talking about the _invention_ of the computer, that can serve as a point of contention among all who care to debate it. (Fun over beer.) Talking about the explosive proliferation of same. That's quite clearly a US thang. -- Ji

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yes, this contributed to my love of simplicity. The post '72 cars started getting so much performance dampening garbage that I did not know how to deal with. (Not that I was aware of it at the exact time - in '72 I was one year old). My '68 big block was as simple as it gets (after some mods) - n

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and multiyard question?

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I thought the first true computer was build by the British to break the enigma code. The enigma code being the forerunner of the internet but of course Al Gore was right there and built both things, then went on to invent global warming and is now further cashing in by making movies about globa

Re: [MBZ] What Should I Start Amassing?

2008-02-16 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: > > I'd try to find a known good engine, and swap it --- I'd check out the vacuum pump and crankcase breather/PCV first. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] aerial views

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Not many people drink Fosters over hers, considered cat's pee. Most people drink VB (Victoria Bitter) which is a real bitter beer but that has also changed over time and is now more like dish water. Personally I prefer Euro beer, one of my favourites is Hollandia, relatively cheap and tastes nic

[MBZ] Ursula gets some Mobil 1 Delvac!

2008-02-16 Thread Kevin Kraly
It's official now, she's switched over to synthetic! The oil filter housing studs are OK as are the o-rings on the tube. We're heading for 300K and beyond! Next will be the valve adjustment once I find the stinking wrenches! I'm noticing the slightest amount of reluctance to start since it'

Re: [MBZ] What Should I Start Amassing?

2008-02-16 Thread Gary Hurst
i wouldn't do anything but drive it On Feb 16, 2008 10:18 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'd try to find a known good engine, and swap it --- > > On Feb 16, 2008 9:15 PM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm at 190K miles. Oil usage is consistently at 1 qt per 650 miles or >

Re: [MBZ] What Should I Start Amassing?

2008-02-16 Thread OK Don
I'd try to find a known good engine, and swap it --- On Feb 16, 2008 9:15 PM, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm at 190K miles. Oil usage is consistently at 1 qt per 650 miles or so. > It's burning, not dripping or getting into the air cleaner housing. Smokes > more now on acceleratio

[MBZ] What Should I Start Amassing?

2008-02-16 Thread Robert Rentfro
I'm at 190K miles. Oil usage is consistently at 1 qt per 650 miles or so. It's burning, not dripping or getting into the air cleaner housing. Smokes more now on acceleration and at idle. Suppose it's time to address it. What do you think I'll have to do? What should I start buying now from Rusty?

Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test

2008-02-16 Thread E M
I got 13 out of 16. Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I missed two of 16 > > > > Jim in Phoenix > > > -Original Message- > From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Sent: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 9:03 am > Subject: Re: [M

Re: [MBZ] OT....Steam trains

2008-02-16 Thread John M McIntosh
Ah CNR I see. My uncle was a chief engineer with them in blue river, then station master in north battleford before he retired. I you look at the headlamp he was responsible for the ones that rotated so the beam would light up the track to the left/right on turns in the rockies so the crew wou

Re: [MBZ] OT now beer. aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread E M
This is kind of fun. http://www.worldmapper.org/display.php?selected=240# Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ROFL!!! I know about brandy snifters and German drinking mugs, but never > heard of Wheat Beer glasses. Gotta ask a German friend on another list > about that.

Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test

2008-02-16 Thread jfreezn
I missed two of 16 Jim in Phoenix -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 9:03 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test I got 14 out of 16 right. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Try this aerial test > > www.gue

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:27:32 -0600, Tom wrote: > Carb icing is caused by a combination of events, starting with > warm humid air at just above freezing. As the air is pulled > through the venturi, the air temperature drops. The air > temperature itself is not an issue but without a h

Re: [MBZ] OT - Bimmer key

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Give the dealer a quick ring, maybe a new key will cost less than you think. Every so often, I still get a pleasant shock from my dealers Never got a free key, but I did get a very nice free leather key pouch once. Well, not "free", I did spend $1800 on a service at the time. Ok, maybe I just go

Re: [MBZ] OT now beer. aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread archer
ROFL!!! I know about brandy snifters and German drinking mugs, but never heard of Wheat Beer glasses. Gotta ask a German friend on another list about that. Wonder who drinks the most beer per capita; Canadians or Aussies? Gerry - Original Messa

Re: [MBZ] OT now beer. aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread E M
I agree, beer making is a real art, and unfortunately, I feel it doesn't get the respect in North America that is does elsewhere. We enjoy it, but we tend to give it the kind of respect we give eating Kraft Slices, rather than what a Frenchman gives to eating Brie. I've made wine, and that's eas

Re: [MBZ] Climate control 1980 300D

2008-02-16 Thread John M McIntosh
On Feb 15, 2008, at 7:20 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > and the W126 cars are very very nice. The W140 chassis is also quite > nice, but suffers from expensive electronics problems, to the point > no one wants them. I'll note once you stick in the revised (double/triple/etc) part the stability

[MBZ] OT - Bimmer key

2008-02-16 Thread wilton strickland
Son had the only key we have made by an "impression" and trial-and-error method. MB provides "original" keys via VIN - that's not by copying a used key - that's exactly the same as the original. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official lis

Re: [MBZ] OT aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread E M
ha ha ha. :-) Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Beer making is a real art. I tried making it one time and it came out > smelling like acetone. > > Father made it when I was a kid. Mother would scold him about drinking > too > much, so he would sneak three bottles up f

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and multiyard question?

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Power of two, is that system kinda like, buy two Big Mac's for the price of one? hee hee Ed 300E > > The US is ahead of the game again, after all we are the > home of the computer. The (now) US system of volume > measurement is power-of-two, not -ten. (Ever notice > how so many of the old measu

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and bulb out warning light?

2008-02-16 Thread E M
We're not required to us parking lights here, but I would often see them used in Italy. I've always been curious, just how long can you leave a parking light on, before it drains the battery to the point where it's a problem starting, or, it will start, but then you're asking the alt to work overt

Re: [MBZ] aerial views of Kath & Kim

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah it's 7, I think the reasoning behind the watermark is to stop illegal copying of programs. Otherwise I could just tape K & K and sell it off as a genuine officially licensed thingy. Hendrik Jeff Zedic wrote: > So is Channel 7 the commercial channel they went to? I recently "acquired" > sea

Re: [MBZ] OT aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread archer
Beer making is a real art. I tried making it one time and it came out smelling like acetone. Father made it when I was a kid. Mother would scold him about drinking too much, so he would sneak three bottles up from the cellar before dinner and hide them someplace. After dinner he would listen

Re: [MBZ] OT aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
I need to send you a "sample". Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 6:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT aerial views not like OZ A

Re: [MBZ] OT - Bimmer key

2008-02-16 Thread E M
I've never purchased a key from a dealer. Do they cut it from a stored computer template when you give your VIN? I know a lot of people wait until a key is somewhat old, and worn, and then cut a key from it. What they end up with is a copy of an old worn key. lol. They start off with a key that'

[MBZ] OT - Bimmer key

2008-02-16 Thread wilton strickland
We HAVE a key that was made at one of those local hardware stores, key places, etc. It will not work in the door locks and is problemmatic in the ignition switch. That's why I'm trying to help'em find one via VIN a la MB, etc. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and multiyard question?

2008-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey
> Hmmnh, seeing that the US is an imperial measurement country (the only > one left I think), why is a multimeter not called a multiyard over > there? It's _a_ meter, not _the_ meter. Simple! Also, though we may have gallons they are not _imperial_ gallons, which are somewhat larger. The US is

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and bulb out warning light?

2008-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey
> OK, then why does the warning light illuminate when I turn the switch > to > headlights on (right turn), they are all working but the parker is not, > which is turned on by switching to the left. > Anyway I'll replace the parker lights and see where I am at. The nighttime parking light position

Re: [MBZ] OT....Steam trains

2008-02-16 Thread archer
Thanks, Ed, good picture. I never heard of the long handled skillet so it must be a Canadian invention. I was up in the cab several times as a grade schooler, but never got to ride anyplace but the passenger cars. Dad never complained about the heat, even when he had to wear a wool uniform i

Re: [MBZ] 500K

2008-02-16 Thread OK Don
Possibly, but you usually see the intake and exhaust on opposite sides of the head with dual cams, ans these are on the same side. Tom - what metal is the firewall made from? Sure looks like new - how did that happen? Do you have "before" pictures? On Feb 15, 2008 11:26 PM, Peter Frederick <[EMAI

Re: [MBZ] OT - Bimmer key

2008-02-16 Thread E M
I think the keys for an '85 were pretty standard. Check around at a few of those key cutting places in hardware stores and malls. I found a small place in a mall that cut some keys for my old porsche. Cutting, plus the blank was $12. Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, wilton strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[MBZ] Aerial view test

2008-02-16 Thread wilton strickland
'Missed one - George W's place. Wilton ___ 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/

[MBZ] OT - Bimmer key

2008-02-16 Thread wilton strickland
16-year-old grandson needs new key for his '85 318i Bimmer. Can a Bimmer owner get orig.-type keys via VIN the way we MB owners can? Rusty, can you help me? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com

Re: [MBZ] aerial views of Kath & Kim

2008-02-16 Thread E M
hee hee, I know that brain surgeon very well. Just a good idea over done. Remember when they would just flash the channel from time to time, and fade it back out after a few seconds. I guess now with over 800 channels, they want to constantly remind you were you are. :-) Ed 300E On 16/02/2008,

Re: [MBZ] aerial views

2008-02-16 Thread E M
You can always tell if it's authentic Fosters from Australia, you'll find a BBQed shrimp in the bottom of each bottle. hee hee Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Beer is better in Canada. Also, the make Fosters in Canada & truck it into > the States so that they ca

Re: [MBZ] OT aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread E M
After changing a timing belt once, and feeling pretty much like there was nothing I couldn't do, I decided to make some wheat beer. I bought all the gear, followed all the steps, collected lots of authentic 500ml beer bottles and lovingly prepared them. All was going well until it came time to si

Re: [MBZ] aerial views

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Beer is better in Canada. Also, the make Fosters in Canada & truck it into the States so that they can call it an import. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay Sent: Saturday, Feb

Re: [MBZ] WAS Not 240 OT Blacks Whites etc

2008-02-16 Thread archer
That one might be worth a lot; old as it is. Does it have a glass face or do you open it? Gerry - - Original Message - From: "Bill R" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I've got an 1892 Waltham that was used on the RR. Someone left it with my > father in law's fa

Re: [MBZ] OT....Steam trains

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Gerry, Here is a pic of the train. I was lucky enough to be allowed on this very train while it was undergoing some restoration. They would do over 100 mph (160 kph) on a straight run. Sitting in the cab and looking down the length of it, I can tell you, it must have been an amazing experience

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
>From my (USA) point of view, our Northern neighbors are split into English & French Canadians. The English speaking side is very similar to us and we could easily be one country. The French speaking side is very different from us. Not better or worse, just culturally different. At risk of pissing

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
You need to look at a globe to see things to scale. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Zedic Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 5:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ae

Re: [MBZ] aerial views of Kath & Kim

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
So is Channel 7 the commercial channel they went to? I recently "acquired" season 4 and it has a station ident in the corner. I'd like to know who's the brain surgeon that came up with that annoying "feature". Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] OT aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
It's vegemite in OZ, marmite in the UK & very few here in the States have a clue as to what either is. I thought about trying to make my own since I brew beer and have at least a quart of brewers yeast left over after each batch. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original

Re: [MBZ] OT aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Yeah, those posh people, who do they think they are, with their spell check and proper punctuation, and spelling colour with an U, when you can just as easily spell it color, and the whole world still knows what you're talking about. You don't want the likes of them in positions of power, they're

[MBZ] OT was Subaru Diesel, now Honda Diesel

2008-02-16 Thread Rory
Honda will be importing the 2009 Accord which is 50 state legal, without additives, such as urea. Jalopnik as a road test and driving impression of the Q7 4.2TDI and the Civic with the same engine as will be imported in the Accord. http://jalopnik.com/index.php?refId=354682 scroll down until ou

Re: [MBZ] aerial views of Kath & Kim

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Do they provide subtitles for you lot? Although I don't think Kath and Kim are that good now they defected to a commercial TV station, same old story the Ozzie taxpayer gives these people a break and then they go off chasing the big bucks. I reckon they should be made to pay back the production

Re: [MBZ] OT aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Oh I don't know, I think we have lots in common. IWe like beer too, and I'd never say no to a little marmite on my toast. :-) Ok, so the surfing on Lake Ontario sucks, but we have canoing. And the only reason we went with canoes was we found it easier to strap a 24 or beer in one, than to a surf

Re: [MBZ] WAS Not 240 OT Blacks Whites etc

2008-02-16 Thread Bill R
I've got an 1892 Waltham that was used on the RR. Someone left it with my father in law's father [a RR conductor] as a pledge for a loan around 1900, and I am told it kept time within 1 minute a year for 50 years. It runs now when I wind it, but that is not too often. BillR -Original Messa

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Cause we want to be like the mericuns, well actually your average labour supporter can't spell real good and it just makes it easier and less posh. Hendrik Jeff Zedic wrote: > > But why is it that the Ozzie Labor Party spells labour wrong? > > Zedic > > __

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
We have loads of neighbours, to the east is Kiwiland, to the south we have Tasmania, to the west is Africa, to the north is whole lot of places, including East Timor in which Oz is meddling at the moment. OK to visit our neighbours we can't drive but a rowboat and a bit of muscle and Bob's your

[MBZ] OT....Steam trains

2008-02-16 Thread archer
maker said > >> > such watchs were common and not worth a great deal as antiques. The case was gold plated and the movement was 21 jewel IIRC. > >> > Gerry -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image0.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size:

Re: [MBZ] aerial views

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Canada and Oz are said to be sister countries. Be advised, the taping of the Naked News is moved indoors between the months Oct-May, so book your audience tickets in advance for best seats. Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Funnily enough it has been a while sin

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and multiyard question?

2008-02-16 Thread E M
I don't know, I'm not American. Probably multimeter as in multi-measuring device. There really isn't such a thing as multimeter, all meters are the same length, a meter in theory, unless measured in China, in which case, you're allowed to be off a couple of cm one way or the other and it's still

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
I was thinking of the Kiwis. Up here, they seem to be close to them but I was shocked to find out how far away they actually are. I think it's like those older maps that stretched things. Greenland looked smaller than it is. The US looked the same size as Canada even though it's quite a bit small

Re: [MBZ] aerial views

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
There's an idea, you come here for a taping of Naked News, and I'll go there for Kath & Kim. Zedic ___ 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 de

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Australia has no neighbors, not sure how no neighbors could be "better than ours." Or maybe your point is that *nothing* is better than USAmericans, which I take to mean that you hold USAmericans in very low esteem. Please explain... --R Jeff Zedic wrote: > Where on Earth did you get the idea

Re: [MBZ] aerial views not like OZ

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Where on Earth did you get the idea we're like Oz? For one thing, people can understand us when we speak! We never put beetroot on our burgers. And if you said, "Dazza and Shazza played Acca Dacca on the way to Macca's" over here you'd get locked up. Other than that, and the fact that your neig

Re: [MBZ] 500K

2008-02-16 Thread Fmiser
> > Naturally we want to hear about the drive!! BTW, did you > > make a recording of the engine running? Never heard one - > > Here you go: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bn_pAtav8bw > > For all the noise it makes, it doesn't go over 2000 rpm in the > video and the kompressor doesn't engage.

Re: [MBZ] aerial views

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Funnily enough it has been a while since I flew over Bushes ranch but it could be Ophras place. I did guess Alcatraz for the first one but then I did watch a movie about someone trying to break out of the place or was it trying to break in. Obviously to be fair this sort of thing would have to b

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and multiyard question?

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Hmmnh, seeing that the US is an imperial measurement country (the only one left I think), why is a multimeter not called a multiyard over there? Hendrik always thinking E M wrote: > Keep in mind, I'm an > idiot with all things electrical, but I did recently buy a nifty little > multimeter. > >

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and bulb out warning light?

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
OK, then why does the warning light illuminate when I turn the switch to headlights on (right turn), they are all working but the parker is not, which is turned on by switching to the left. Anyway I'll replace the parker lights and see where I am at. Hendrik Jim Cathey wrote: >> I thought the s

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and ignition switch position

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Just as a little bit of useless trivia, MB changed the position of the keyswitch on RHD cars in the 90's. In the 201 and 124's it was to the left of the steering wheel but the 202 and 210's onwards they put it to the right, which is how every other car is. Took a bit of getting used to when I bo

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light?

2008-02-16 Thread E M
If like here, take your ownership to the dealer, and they'll give you a full printout of the service history performed by them. Nice to look back to see what was done, and what will possible soon need attention. Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yeah but Rusty i

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light?

2008-02-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah but Rusty is in a little place called the US of America and I am in a big place called Oztralia. Those bulbs I usually pull out of wrecks but later model Mercs are a bit scarce at the self service wreckers. Might have to bite the bullet and sneak into the stealership. Man alive they want 65

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Subaru diesel

2008-02-16 Thread ernest breakfield
would be nice if they could get it clean enough for California, and then we can get it in the US,... cheers! e Alex Chamberlain wrote: > First in-depth story I've seen about Subaru's first-in-the-world boxer > diesel engine. Same horsepower rating as their normally aspirated > gasoline four,

Re: [MBZ] Heat issue in '84 300D

2008-02-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The problem is your foam temp sensor intake hose under the dash is probably long gone. Replace it and you will be good as new. Glenn Brown wrote: > As some of you may remember, I had posted a note after returning from a > Pbgh. Christmas trip when the heat disappeared after 1/2-1 hr. at intersta

Re: [MBZ] revised SL

2008-02-16 Thread RELNGSON
> The new Auto motor Und Sport has a picture article about it. Two direct > injection V-6s, 3 & 3.5 liter (305hp) with the SL63 (530hp) replacing the > SL55. > No, no diesels. RLE ** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/ho

Re: [MBZ] aerial views

2008-02-16 Thread RELNGSON
> <> > Not a traveler, then. RLE > ** Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy /2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Heat issue in '84 300D

2008-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey
> I removed the monovalve to see if there were any tears/holes > in the rubber diaphragm . . . there were none. Did you vigorously shake the insert to get any trapped water out of the solenoid plunger? They can get hydro-locked and not move when/as they're supposed to. I did nothing but remove

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light?

2008-02-16 Thread E M
will do, thanks. Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Dual filament bulbs. > > Replace both fronts, if one died the other won't be far behind. > > > Peter > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread archer
I fixed the carb on my daughters 1970s model Toyota sports car. The carb had a water jacket around it. I wonder which method worked better; the water jacket or the "heat riser" like I had on my first car: A 1935 Chevrolet? (-:] Gerry -- - Origin

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light?

2008-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Dual filament bulbs. Replace both fronts, if one died the other won't be far behind. 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 deliv

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
What amuses me the most about the "cold air intake systems" is the obvious lousy air-flow "design"-- fluids don't go around corners very well, and I seem to remember 1 90 and three or four 45 degrees bends in one on a newer Ford pickup. That intake horn on my old 280 SE 4.5L probably makes a

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light?

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Well I'll be, it works. lol. I also found the source of the "light" warning lamp in the dash going off, I think? Front right parking light is out, but the turn signal works. Are they different bulbs ? Keep in mind, I'm an idiot with all things electrical, but I did recently buy a nifty little m

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Carb icing is caused by a combination of events, starting with warm humid air at just above freezing. As the air is pulled through the venturi, the air temperature drops. The air temperature itself is not an issue but without a heat source, the air cools the carb venturi down to well below freezing

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Don't confuse manifold heating with intake air pre-heat -- a carbureted engine runs like dog poop stone cold because there is no significant fuel evaporation, and hence very poor ignition of the mixture. The heat riser heats the MANIFOLD to reduce fuel pooling and cause earlier significant

[MBZ] Heat issue in '84 300D

2008-02-16 Thread Glenn Brown
As some of you may remember, I had posted a note after returning from a Pbgh. Christmas trip when the heat disappeared after 1/2-1 hr. at interstate speed and I had to keep turning the heat thumbwheel to MAX (i.e., past the click) in order to get heat again. All I would get was maximum heat, and t

Re: [MBZ] and now for a little MB chat. :-)

2008-02-16 Thread E M
lol, yeah, I've seen one too. Think those rims will strike fear in the hearts of Prious (sp) owners? Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What's really sad is that there's a Brabus tuned Smart available in the > UK!! > > HmmmI just checked and it's available here

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas Mercedes andVettes

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Good overview of the history of the development of emissions equipment in the US, and how it got started. Good thread overall, makes for fun, informative ready. Thanks guys, Ed 300E On 16/02/2008, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The lousy performance and horrible gas milage of th

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gasMercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Ford used water heated carbs for many years & the plate was usually seriesed with the cabin heater. The system did not work as well as GM's solution for cold start-ups because it took longer for the water to heat up. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] OT for those of you who can't get away with shoving amodel19 S&W down your pants

2008-02-16 Thread Gary Hurst
er, um,maybe some mobil 1 would help? On Feb 16, 2008 12:04 AM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> sure, lots to like, but can you carry it down your pants though? > > Not easily, there's not much room next to the ol' unit, you see. > > > Just don't carry the one model with the 8 3/8" bar

Re: [MBZ] WAS Not 240 OT Blacks Whites etc

2008-02-16 Thread E M
Yes Gerry, one of my Great Grandfathers was an engineer, (driving them), and my other Great Grandfather was a mechanical engineer, he (designed them). He was part of the team that designed the 6000 steam engines, used by Grand Trunk and Canadian National. I still have the original factory pics as

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey
> The carb air heat was to prevent icing. A butterfly valve in the snorkel to draw air across the exhaust manifold was also used, and would certainly help keep the carb from icing, especially as the valve wasn't 100% efficient. My Falcon has the heater core hose go through the carb mounting plate

[MBZ] Chicken wagonry

2008-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey
The right rear door check has been starting to bind, we've been avoiding that door so as not to make the situation worse. So today I opened it up. The replacement (used) check strap still looked OK, but the grease had dried out in the track and there was some corrosion starting up. I put it in t

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Sat, 16 Feb 2008 11:04:34 -0800, Peter wrote: > The carb air heat was to prevent icing. ??? No. It's to get the carburetor to "operating temperature" a quickly as possible to minimise the dreadful emissions at, and just after, startup. The "heat riser" valve is closed to force e

Re: [MBZ] WAS Not 240 OT Blacks Whites etc

2008-02-16 Thread Gary Hurst
the oils now are synthetic On Feb 16, 2008 11:33 AM, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't remember since it was years ago. Point was that it would just go > back > in storage and the oil would dry out again, I suppose. The weight of the > watch is remarkable. When my father worked on pass

Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test

2008-02-16 Thread Harry Watkins
12 correct for me. Harry On Feb 16, 2008 10:32 AM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I got an 80. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin > Sent: Sa

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
The carb air heat was to prevent icing. I get a kick out of the K&N crowd crowing about "cold air intakes" as if this were something new. Have a carb freeze solid on you one time and you find out you want that preheat, it gives you much better performance than sitting on the side of the r

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas Mercedes andVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
The lousy performance and horrible gas milage of the early 70's cars was partially a result of nearly all the automotive companies bitter battle to avoid ANY regulations, and they got caught with no real engineered solution. Gotta remember Detroit was in coast mode back then -- they spent m

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas MercedesandVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Rick Knoble
> There was very little in the way of "vacuum emissions crap" on mid-70s cars > and what was installed was limited to the vacuum operated EGR valve and > ignition timing. The hoses & temperature sensors were used to disable the > EGR & timing modifications while the car was warming up & was actuall

Re: [MBZ] WAS Not 240 OT Blacks Whites etc

2008-02-16 Thread archer
Did someone in your family work on the railroad? Gerry --- - Original Message - From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ha ha ha! Oh, and I do have one too. > > Ed > 300E > > On 16/02/2008, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Just put some Mobil1 0W30 i

Re: [MBZ] WAS Not 240 OT Blacks Whites etc

2008-02-16 Thread archer
Don't remember since it was years ago. Point was that it would just go back in storage and the oil would dry out again, I suppose. The weight of the watch is remarkable. When my father worked on passenger runs and wore a uniform, he would carry it in a "watch pocket" in the vest which was wor

Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
I got an 80. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:04 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test I got 14 out of

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas Mercedes andVettes

2008-02-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
There was very little in the way of "vacuum emissions crap" on mid-70s cars and what was installed was limited to the vacuum operated EGR valve and ignition timing. The hoses & temperature sensors were used to disable the EGR & timing modifications while the car was warming up & was actually a clev

Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test

2008-02-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I got 14 out of 16 right. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Try this aerial test > > www.guessthespot.com > > I missed one. > > RLE > > > ** > The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy > Awards. Go to AOL Music. > > (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp003000

Re: [MBZ] Cars of the 70s - comparing gas GM to gas Mercedes and Vettes

2008-02-16 Thread Rick Knoble
> By the late 70's, everyone, including GM and Mercedes figured out how to > make horsepower in a production environment again and performance started > improving. In the late 80, everyone started making huge performance gains > and everyone's been climbing since. Thanks in part to improved engine

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light?

2008-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
One click past off to the left is the right side, two clicks left is the left side. Been that way since at least the 60's. Benz doesn't change things much -- I got a kick out of a friend who had a W210 and complained that the keyswitch wasn't illuminated like it was in his Ford -- until he

Re: [MBZ] W124 vent light and bulb out warning light?

2008-02-16 Thread Jim Cathey
> I thought the self diagnostic system checks all the circuits and only > illuminates when the headlight are turned on. Doesn't. The warning only lights when it's _trying_ to turn on any given light and it won't. (And the ignition is on.) There's a memory for the brake and turn signal lights, II

Re: [MBZ] [OT) Football

2008-02-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Just as weird is the fact that Chelsea is one of the most expensive places to live in London and most of their fans are CHAVS. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTE

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