No it does not, I asked Dave if he could forward what was actually said
between him and the Brooklyn punk.
Just out of curiosity to get an idea of what transpired but Dave hasn't
as yet.
From all I know Dave could have written the seller a rather
disrespectful email and the seller basically
Rich wroteI can imagine the fear that thing [a B17] could strike in
someone on the receiving end of its load. I told my buddies
Now imagine a 1000 of them - with 700 escort fighters. The destruction of
a raid like that must have been incredible - yet many factories, refineries,
etc.
were
I saw Ron Jeremy on some TV interview the other day, he has a very
serious mullet.
--R
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Rich said
At 05:37 PM 3/2/2008, you wrote:
Just got home from the Sunday Ultimate game, right after we finished
playing and were sitting around, I hear a drone from afar and see a big
4-engine prop plane coming, it flew over at about 800ft -- was a B-17,
which I think belongs to the Lone Star
Said I'd have one didn't I?
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 09:20:59 -0600
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Curt,
Have you ever driven a 2
My top so far is 43. With snowtires and winter fuel I'm down around 36.
-Curt
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 07:41:31 -0700
From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [MBZ] 190D's
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It all depends on how much you worry about the car...
I'd made a really nice tool with a coathanger and lost it. So just before I got
rid of the car I found I could very easily slip a putty knife into the gap, pry
gently and Bob's your uncle...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:40:28 +1030
No chance its just condensation from sitting? My 190D also makes more smoke
than I like when its cold... Not huge clouds though.
Question: Does the throttle respond promptly like it should or does it lag when
coming off throttle?
I had the seals to the injection lines replaced and apparently
See my previous message, sounds alot like how mine was...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 19:11:47 -0800
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Plan on it, my 240D went up 4mpg when I replaced the tstat...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2008 13:03:27 -0800
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*Grin*
The first time I had the dash pod out of my 240D I had covered the line with a
balloon. It was cold out so I decided to start the car and run the heat...
It wasn't long before I had a balloon FULL of black diesel oil... Chineese fire
drill to shut the car off. Managed to not get oil
That'd be like taking candy from a 2 year old girl. Do you feel comfortable
with that???
Luther, shot +31 last Monday
On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:26:08 -0600, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That's why I would go.
I'd take Luther there and kick his arse for money.
Bob R
Curt,
Don't feel alone. :)
I did not realize the car had a direct oil feed, started the car up (it was
summer time). Oil all over me the car and my pride.:)
Dave H...
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I could write a book
Hendrik Fay wrote:
No it does not, I asked Dave if he could forward what was actually said
between him and the Brooklyn punk.
Just out of curiosity to get an idea of what transpired but Dave hasn't
as yet.
From all I know Dave could have written the seller a rather
Yeah, why not?
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
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Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 11:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty?
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008
The IP locking tool fits onto a nub on the crankshaft of the IP, and
the correct setting is 15 ATDC when the tool is properly engaged. I
suppose you could screw it down and hold the shaft at an point in
rotation, though.
Rather minor changes in injection timing will produce poor fule
Jim Cathey wrote:
Heartbreak. The engine runs OK, but idles rough and blows a lot of
white smoke. Could the timing be off? Clogged injectors? I revved
it a fair amount, and it sounds OK at speed, but it's blowing too much
smoke to suit me. It never did stop, though it did settle down
No chance its just condensation from sitting? My 190D also makes more
smoke than I like when its cold... Not huge clouds though.
No, it does it when hot too.
Question: Does the throttle respond promptly like it should or does it
lag when coming off throttle?
A bit laggy off idle, but not
I did a little surfing, and found a reference to a _very_ interesting
way of setting the timing, known as the millivolt method. That is,
with engine idling measure the average voltage on the plugs and adjust
the IP's timing until it peaks. Millivolts? Just my kind of animal!
This appears to be
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Millivolt method? Hm...now that would be an interesting, and easy
way, to set the timing!
Is the A-B box using this method I wonder??
Zedic
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Jim Cathey wrote:
I did a little surfing, and found a reference to a _very_ interesting
way of setting the timing, known as the millivolt method. That is,
with engine idling measure the average voltage on the plugs and adjust
the IP's timing until it peaks. Millivolts? Just my kind of
Are you sure it's not a left had thread? Some of the Toy's are! I've
been wracking my brain but cannot remember that far back
Is this the 6 or 4?
Zedic
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Jeff Zedic wrote:
Is the A-B box using this method I wonder??
Nope! The same prong that the locking tool uses to lock the IP in
places, is used by the A-B tool. Basically, there are two feelers on
the sensor, and when the prong is between the two feelers both of the
lights (A and B are
I have the MB timing tool in my posession
Luther
On Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:01:24 -0600, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Jim Cathey wrote:
Heartbreak. The engine runs OK, but idles rough and blows a lot of
white smoke. Could the timing be off? Clogged injectors? I revved
it a fair
Jeff Zedic wrote:
Is the A-B box using this method I wonder??
Here is a picture of the A-B box... It is mis-labeled as the RIV tool,
FWIW.
http://www.w124performance.com/images/tools/IP__RIV_tool.jpg
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That makes me feel better, except I knew what it was, I was smart enough to put
the ballon on wasn't I?
If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to serve as a
horrible warning. - Catherine Aird
-Curt
Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 10:33:56 -0500
From: Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED]
This whole thread just makes me depressed. Buying and selling stuff
on the Internet used to be fun. These days it seems like the cretins
have taken over and every other transaction gets messed up because it
involves somebody who's trying to cheat me, being a PITA, or just
plain incurably stupid.
Have you tried to refinish the surface?
Try this
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/67659/how_to_fix_a_scratched_dvd_with_items.html
Zedic
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The standard answer to this question on the Toyota forums seems to be the
breaker bar against the frame and then
crank the engine but I do not remember which frame side it needs to be on - ie
- whether it is left hand thread.
Randy
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On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Have you tried to refinish the surface?
Try this
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/67659/how_to_fix_a_scratched_dvd_with_items.html
Hmm, thanks for the link. I've tried using 3M plastic polish, no luck
on this
That looks great Wilton. I am inspired to get back to work on my keys.
Randy
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Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 3:55 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] Wood key tops
Here's a photo of the key top
During the oil shortage in the '70s wood fired steam cars were built and
used for commuting and other short trips. With fuel over $4.00 per gallon
in some parts of the country, wood or coal fired steam cars might become
less far fetched.
Gerry
Doble Steam
If you're interested in steam cars, there are some good vids on Jay Leno's
site, as he's a steam car fan himself. I think he has three or four.
Ed
300E
On 03/03/2008, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
During the oil shortage in the '70s wood fired steam cars were built and
used for commuting
Ages ago I replaced the IP on my 300TD (617.912), carefully positioning the
engine at the correct degree mark (I forget now what it was) and also
positioning the IP drive to line up with the mark. It smoked a LOT and could
not be brought into proper timing no matter what I did. I removed the IP
Thanks, Ed. Found a lot of good links and info. For example:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/jay_leno_garage/1302916.html?page=2
Gerry
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If you're interested in steam cars,
I would like a steam boat. Unfortunately, they are generally heavy, slow and
expensive to build. Would certainly be
inexpensive to run - especially if one used wood as that would be essentially
free out at the lake. Fuel oil might
be less trouble but wouldn't smell quite as good - not quite like
Well I just paid $3.79 for diesel today. Pump cut me off at the $50
VISA limit on pay-at-the-pump transactions, and I was only 3/4 full.
Steam is pretty interesting, for one thing it is a very simple engine,
also there is much less need for a transmission since steam will
generate torque at zero
Not only did Ferdinand Piech resign this AM, but now:
_
Porsche Supervisory Board gives Go-ahead for Majority Stake in VW
Stuttgart. The Supervisory Board of Porsche Automobil Holding SE,
Stuttgart, has given the go-ahead for an increase of the stake in
Volkswagen AG to more
Used fryer oil, filtered a bit so as not to clog up the nozzles!
--R
R A Bennell wrote:
I would like a steam boat. Unfortunately, they are generally heavy, slow and
expensive to build. Would certainly be
inexpensive to run - especially if one used wood as that would be essentially
free out
Don't you begin to expect that used fryer oil may become quite dear as well? I
don't think I want to plan to rely
upon that sort of thing. There is a limited supply and soon will be lots of
people that want it. The fellow on the
forum that has a number of restaurants has that to his advantage.
I saw Ron Jeremy on some TV interview the other day, he has a very
serious mullet..
That is NOT what he is famous for.
RLE
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The dynanic tool uses the prong and a hall effect pickup along with
the crank positions sensor pickup to determine timing. I believe the
A/B tool does too.
Cheapest and easiest way to set the timing is to set the engine to 15
ATDC on #1 compression stroke, then adjust the position of the
It is already happening. Corn oil is going through the roof so biodiesel
plants are now switching to pig lard [is that a redundancy?]
On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 3:35 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Don't you begin to expect that used fryer oil may become quite dear as
well? I don't think
Who is Ron Jeremy? The name is vaguely familiar
On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 3:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I saw Ron Jeremy on some TV interview the other day, he has a very
serious mullet..
That is NOT what he is famous for.
RLE
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let us know more about then if/when you investigate it.
Jim Cathey wrote:
I did a little surfing, and found a reference to a _very_ interesting
way of setting the timing, known as the millivolt method. That is,
with engine idling measure the average voltage on the plugs and adjust
the IP's
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Wonder how many
people here have seen what he is famous for
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I saw Ron Jeremy on some TV interview the other day, he has a very
serious mullet..
That is NOT what he is famous for.
RLE
**
It's
maybe you should google it
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
let us know more about then if/when you investigate it.
Jim Cathey wrote:
I did a little surfing, and found a reference to a _very_ interesting
way of setting the timing, known as the millivolt method. That is,
with engine idling measure
maybe you should google it
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Who is Ron Jeremy? The name is vaguely familiar
On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 3:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I saw Ron Jeremy on some TV interview the other day, he has a very
serious mullet..
That is NOT what he is famous for.
RLE
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Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
maybe you should google it
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Who is Ron Jeremy? The name is vaguely familiar
On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 3:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I saw Ron Jeremy on some TV interview the
Okay that would be sad.
Is +31 normal? Did you have an off day?
We'd come up with a game that would even the playing field.
Bob R
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Cause I'm not there playing too. MyrtleQ.
That'd be pricey.
Bob R
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Yeah, why not?
Rusty Cullens
It seems than at Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:15:11 -0500, Allan wrote:
Well I just paid $3.79 for diesel today. Pump cut me off at
the $50 VISA limit on pay-at-the-pump transactions, and I was
only 3/4 full.
Steam is pretty interesting, for one thing it is a very simple
engine, also there is much
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Subject:82 datsun nissan maxima - $300 (leasburg mo)
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 00:26:57 UT
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Please see below for more information.
They flat out failed to deliver big things like area rugs, furniture,
battery chargers, etc. and are denying our claim for them.
They are allowing some small things as a show of customer service.
Clearly just trying to reduce cost to them.
Will cheerfully take them to court.
Brian
That's B-52 wreckage in the water behind the woman watering flowers; also
the wreckage with the USAF star on it.
Wilton
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Sent: Friday, February 29, 2008 4:28 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
i probably hear more stories like this about long distance movers than
anyone else. and i've been hearing the same stories for decades.
hell of a racket they got going, huh?
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They flat out failed to deliver big things like
I have a friend who's interested in buying a newer Mercedes Diesel that has
driver and passenger air bags. My question is what year and which chassis's
were these options first available. Her budget is $10K max. I know that the
W140's and W210's have them, but I'm not sure about W124's and
My 92 300TE has only driver's side. My 93 300E has both.
I see no reason why my vehicles being gas operated would make any difference
on the safety issues.
Dave H...
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The W124 does not, but I survived a nasty side impact without them
and no significant damage to my head (but then it was full of
concrete before, according to some!).
Peter
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Not sure about series 1 and 2 but in the series 3 it was an option.
Air bags where first developed in the 123 but very rare to find one of
those.
Her best bet would be a 202 or late 124, depending on her space needs.
Hendrik
no air bags
Peter Frederick wrote:
The W124 does not, but I survived
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And check this out, a rodbender with a salvage title for less than $10k!
http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/car/593125400.html
Blue California 116 with silver hood. Two tone, yeah!
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My 87 124 has driver air bag only; may 91 126 has driver and front passenger
air bags.
Wilton
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My '88 124 has a drive side air bag. An air bag is just one of many things
that can help save your hide in an accident.
Ed
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On 03/03/2008, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The W124 does not, but I survived a nasty side impact without them
and no significant damage to my head (but
On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 4:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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82 datsun nissan maxima 2.8 diesel needs starter and oil leak fixed runs
good body is rough gets 40 mpg 1-573-245-6330
Somebody needs to buy this and swap the
I would love to have that car! It doesn't sound too bad, but that DREADED
ACC servo could be a bit of an issue. If I had enough parking spots, I
would check it out. The deal for this wonderful house with the 4 car heated
garage was going to leave us house poor, and since the old house didn't
measuring less than 20mV with a standard DMM is pretty silly.
My Flukes resolve down to 0.1mV on their lowest scale. Still
kind of coarse, but possibly workable. Amplifiers are easy
to flange up, of course.
There is also an RIV method that times the engine with it running!
I think that's
Thanks everyone for the input on Mercedes safety features. Out of those
models mentioned, I would personally go for or recommend either the '91
350SDL with a factory replacement engine or a '93 300D 2.5, both very hard
to find.
Thanks again!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 267K+ miles,
Somebody needs to buy this and swap the motor into a 240Z. Didn't the guy
who wrote From The Fryer To The Fuel Tank do that?
A 240DZ, 260DZ or 280DZ would be nice. I wonder how that engine would hold
up to a 617 or 603?
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
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