Re: [MBZ] stupid ebay

2008-05-29 Thread Archer
Hi Diana, EBay has changed its rules and the sellers on this group are upset. You might want to check out the new rules before you sell anything important there. Love, Pop - - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 6:43 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ames -- get the college (professor) crowd. > Not Iowa City? I thought U of Iowa, not Iowa State, was the notoriously lefty one. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see off

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread Harry Watkins
Jim wrote: "Standard compression test lore is to shoot some oil into the cylinder and test it again, significant changes point to rings." I asked about doing that many years ago because I always did it with gasser's. Someone on the old list warned that the oil could act as fuel and a combustion

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Rich Thomas
I am really starting to wonder about you. I think those flying eggbeaters addled your gulliver. You might want to consider applying for full disability. --R Wonko the Sane wrote: > I sent $25 to Biden. > > Don't get me wrong -- I like the guy, > ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahaha, if nobody buys it, I have plenty of things that need a good engine like that one. OK Don wrote: > I need that engine for the 300D - can I "borrow" it for a weekend? > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 86 56

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you should buy it back, you know you want it. I even fixed the turn signal lens OK Don wrote: > That's how it was when I bought it -- AMG stuff??? > > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 8:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I dont know, ask Ok Don >> > : >>> What's with the side skirts?

[MBZ] stupid ebay

2008-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so I have unpaid buyers, cant do a damn thing to them, cant leave them negative feedback. I would not be surprised if they didnt leave me negative even though THEY didnt pay. Sellers are going to get screwed big time. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91

Re: [MBZ] OT "That's HEDLEY!"

2008-05-29 Thread JFreezn
Him and Tim Conway used to break up Carol Burnette so bad she would have to hide her face.!! We'll miss him! Jim in Phoenix n a message dated 5/29/2008 5:20:19 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Harvey Korman just passed. Damn. http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/2

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/29/2008 4:50:12 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What might another city be good to post this in? Would some biodiesel idiot in seattle or somewhere come out here to buy this or have it shipped? California buyers are paying premium prices for diese

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread Jim Cathey
> Also - since the white smoke stops as it gets hot - which state is > "correct", or does the difference tell us something? The difference could indeed tell someone something. But perhaps not me. I've just heard/read that a compression test is only meaningful when hot. I interpret that to say t

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
I rest my case. I sent $25 to Biden. I am still getting "send title -- er, send money" emails. Last one yesterday! It has gone from "make me President" emails to "re-elect me to the Senate" emails. Don't get me wrong -- I like the guy, but I am not going to send money from Iowa to help elect a D

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
That's what turns me off from donating --- > Incidentally they thanked me by sending me spam email > twice a week begging for more for two years thereafter. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 3

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
> Did you torque the delivery valves correctly? Yes - according to Marshal's instructions. > > Did you check the chain for stretch? You need to, it's probably 4 > degrees or more "long" and will give you all the late injection > problems. > Not yet - first thing tomorrow though. Is replacing the

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Allan Streib
"Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > You mentioned having a garage sale and sending money. But to whom do > you send the money? Some are reluctant to send money because it is > unknown (unless one takes the time to do the research) how much of > that money actually gets to those in need

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
I checked it three times, removed and checked the Shraeder valve each time. Maybe the seat in the glow plug hole was dirty, though I tried to clean it with a rag on the end of a Phillips screw driver. It did hit 160 right away, for what that's worth. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:44 PM, Mitch Haley <[

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread Peter Frederick
You have a blown head gasket. Replace it before you hydrolock #1 and bend the rods. Did you torque the delivery valves correctly? Did you check the chain for stretch? You need to, it's probably 4 degrees or more "long" and will give you all the late injection problems. You will need to c

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley
#3: Why should the gauge leak down from 160? Was there a chunk of soot in the shraeder valve? I'd definitely retest that cylinder, since the gauge was working fine for the later cylinders. I bet Kleb is right and you've got a head gasket problem, right up front where it's common to fail. OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Bill R
We could always ask them what they prefer .. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 10:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant > raisin f

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
Crap - the means we have to put it all back together, get it hot, then take it back apart (can't get to all the glow plugs with the intake on). Also - since the white smoke stops as it gets hot - which state is "correct", or does the difference tell us something? On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:24 PM, J

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Jim Cathey
> raisin farms [those are retirement communities for the uninitiated] I always heard them as the more alliterative "raisin ranch." -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMA

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread Jim Cathey
> measured the compression (very cold engine, not started for a week). > The results were: > #1 - 200psi > #2 - 360psi > #3 - hit 160, then back to zero before the next compression stroke > #4 - 360psi > #5 - 360psi > #6 - 360psi > So - what to do next? Test it again hot. Cold compression tests a

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Bill R
Your comments are right on. People do want to help, and in my opinion much of my job was trying to put faces and personal stories to the headlines and lesser known situations around the world. My frustration is that often 'wanting to help' means cleaning out the junk in the closet and garage and

[MBZ] '87 300D saga

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
This is about the 300D that my son bought (cheap - Kaleb prices) with a crunched fender (fixed now). It blows white smoke until it's about warmed up, misses about every second when idling, and Kaleb says (he was PO twice removed) that it needs a head gasket. It is also hard to start sometimes - act

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
Ames -- get the college (professor) crowd. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 7:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What might another city be good to post this in? Would some biodiesel > idiot in seattle or somewhere come out here to buy this or have it shipped? > > Kaleb C. Striplin wro

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
I need that engine for the 300D - can I "borrow" it for a weekend? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go)

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
That's how it was when I bought it -- AMG stuff??? On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 8:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I dont know, ask Ok Don > : >> What's with the side skirts? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-29 Thread MG
I kind of like 'The Balled of Ruben Clamso and his Strange Daughter in the key of G'. For G that's a big clam, or maybe do it in C for I hope he don't see me, or in F for he sees me, Manfred Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 17:33:39 -0400 From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Curt Raymond wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
On a more serious note, I think that when a disaster hits (anywhere) folks want to help but simply don't know how to. Some of the issues you mentioned are nothing more than the result of well intentioned groups and individuals grasping at straws to do *something*. You mentioned having a garage sal

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] "That's HEDLEY!"

2008-05-29 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 5:19 PM -0700 5/29/08, LWB250 wrote: >Harvey Korman just passed. Damn. > >http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/29/korman.obit/index.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJIh70IZua8&feature=related He'll be missed. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont know, ask Ok Don Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 5:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> http://tulsa.craigslist.org/car/700291762.html >> > > What's with the side skirts? > > Alex > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
Probably appropriate but too late, since they were already ... well, never mind. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Bill R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The county AIDS coordinating council I was a member of sent two cases of > condoms, ... > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get upd

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 5:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/car/700291762.html > What's with the side skirts? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] "That's HEDLEY!"

2008-05-29 Thread LWB250
Harvey Korman just passed. Damn. http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/05/29/korman.obit/index.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscr

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics - and a long soapbox rant

2008-05-29 Thread Bill R
Yes, I'm sure the Andrew stories being so widespread and long lived had some influence by being in Florida, but neither Homestead nor Florida City are tourist areas. People going to the Keys drive by on the Turnpike, but don't often stop or go into those cities. Another part of it was how wide a

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread Wilton Strickland
I'll need to pay local ref. guy to do that with my R-12. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 7:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Wilton Strickland <

Re: [MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
What might another city be good to post this in? Would some biodiesel idiot in seattle or somewhere come out here to buy this or have it shipped? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Got my E420 put back together and will be able to start driving in soon. > Also about have my 190D ready to go and will

[MBZ] selling a 300SDL CHEAP

2008-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Got my E420 put back together and will be able to start driving in soon. Also about have my 190D ready to go and will soon have my 91 2.5turbo back on the road. So, I really dont need this SDL really. Its a great car, has a few minor problems etc which any old car will but its selling cheap

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread LWB250
In the mid 80s we had a tornado pass just south of the house in Greenwood, IN. You could hear it from the house, but it was so dark outside you couldn't see anything. We didn't have a basement, so we hunkered down in the corner of the house and covered ourselves with some heavy blankets. The dev

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
Naw, that is just Todd's yard as it normally looks. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 5:01 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just heard that they are finding stuff from Parkersburg in Wisconsin. > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following package

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 'Ordered ACM evaporator with exp. valve, 6 vac pods, rec/dryer, compressor > manifold, several seals/o-rings, antifreeze. > > 'Need to get a bit of compressor oil (R-12 compatible) locally. > Do you have the equipment

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yep, and lub as necessary. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy > It'll never fly Orville! > > Where's the mechanic's lubrication?? > > Zedic > > ___

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
It'll never fly Orville! Where's the mechanic's lubrication?? 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 delivery options go to: http:/

[MBZ] Doors

2008-05-29 Thread Wilton Strickland
On my 126, I could easily tell by the markings on/in the paint, etc., where the orig. hinges were. 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

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Ordered ACM evaporator with exp. valve, 6 vac pods, rec/dryer, compressor manifold, several seals/o-rings, antifreeze. 'Need to get a bit of compressor oil (R-12 compatible) locally. 'Have several tools ready: large notebook of MB CD pdf's and okiebenz/mercedesshop tips, digital camera, ziplock

Re: [MBZ] 124 suspension ?

2008-05-29 Thread Peter Frederick
The suspension is still in use, but the new links last much longer, I think. Peter On May 28, 2008, at 7:06 PM, LarryT wrote: > Do the newer W124s suffer similar suspension problems? Like the > early 90s > W124s? > > Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and W

Re: [MBZ] 124 suspension ?

2008-05-29 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace subframe mounts (four), differential mounts (one two piece up front, two that press into the subframe), and all the links in the rear suspension except the spring (control arm) link -- it gets new bushings inner and outer. You will think you have a new car. Rusty used to sell a comp

Re: [MBZ] CD JOB 83-40

2008-05-29 Thread Peter Frederick
Not on a W124. It's not really difficult, just long and tedious. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: htt

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread Rich Thomas
About 1974 a huge tornado blew about 30mi through Indiana, went through a little town called Monticello and picked up 2 spans of a steel truss bridge, lifted them INTACT and dropped them in the river about 200yd away. Lot of the town destroyed. I was in college in W. Lafayette, and in the fl

Re: [MBZ] Doors, was: Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread R A Bennell
In your experience, how uniform are the doors and hinges? IE - if one is taking off and then reinstalling the same door in the same spot, then marking the hinge placement by scratching around the outside of them probably makes a lot of sense. Doing so for another door may not be perfect but shoul

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread Loren Faeth
I just heard that they are finding stuff from Parkersburg in Wisconsin. At 04:35 PM 5/29/2008, you wrote: >That is exactly what I said. The difference is that we heard about >Homestead for years in the media, because it was >Florida. Parkersburg won't be heard outside of Iowa after this weekend.

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
With that much damage, you'd think it was Moore, OK sorry to see it happen elsewhere as well. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 4:35 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That is exactly what I said. The difference is that we heard about > Homestead for years in the media, because it was > Flor

Re: [MBZ] Doors, was: Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread Loren Faeth
If the bolts are not terribly rusty, you want about a 12" handle on the wrench. They should come right out. Rust changes everything. As for bolting on a door, you should be able to get it fairly close. You WILL need help. Put in all the bolts loosely, then try to align them where the old b

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread Loren Faeth
That is exactly what I said. The difference is that we heard about Homestead for years in the media, because it was Florida. Parkersburg won't be heard outside of Iowa after this weekend. When I was in college one of my favorite professors lived in Jordan Iowa, which was destroyed by the last

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 5/29/2008 1:25:09 PM US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wilton Strickland wrote: > 'Just ordered stuff for my 87 300D evapectomy from Rusty & Crew. Take pictures and/or video as you go deeper into the dash. I did the one on my 79 about 5 years ago and hav

Re: [MBZ] Doors, was: Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm curious about this too. We want to make my soon to be reaquired 240D into a pretty nice car and one part of that will be replacing one rear door. I've always been concerned about getting the replacement on and aligned correctly. Getting it off the car I'm not so worried about ;) -Curt Date

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale

2008-05-29 Thread R A Bennell
Never say never. A friend killed one when an oil pump failed. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2008 2:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale On Thu, May 29, 20

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 1:21 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 'Just ordered stuff for my 87 300D evapectomy from Rusty & Crew. > Care to give us the shopping list if you have time, Wilton? I'm assuming some heater hoses, some clamps, the evaporator itself, and all the climate co

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale

2008-05-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 1:43 PM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > mine runs like a top. > Exactly, you can't kill 'em if you try, so any supposedly dead one is worth a look. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http:

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale

2008-05-29 Thread Gary Hurst
mine runs like a top. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 4:41 PM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There's a cheap W115 '75 240D for $600. If I had a parking space and > $600 > > to throw around...? > > > http://portl

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale

2008-05-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There's a cheap W115 '75 240D for $600. If I had a parking space and $600 > to throw around...? > http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/698398663.html "Won't start, needs to be towed away..." Those words are an irresist

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread John Robbins
Wilton Strickland wrote: > 'Just ordered stuff for my 87 300D evapectomy from Rusty & Crew. Best of luck on the journey ahead! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PRO

[MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-05-29 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Just ordered stuff for my 87 300D evapectomy from Rusty & Crew. 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

Re: [MBZ] UBUNDON'T thus far for me

2008-05-29 Thread Gary Hurst
it's not that at all. you just move from junk software that costs a lot of money from people who are ultimately just out to make a fool of you to decent software from people who are trying to expand the ability to use PCs to all people. more than anything, it's just about the company you wish to

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale

2008-05-29 Thread Rich Thomas
You can't use that word "retard" -- you have to say "mentally-challenged" or "differently-enabled" people. That is all. --R Gary Hurst wrote: > i had a nice running 240D i couldn't get any of you guys to spend $600 for, > so i had to sell it to some local retard on layaway. > > On Thu, May 29,

[MBZ] Home made diff and tranny

2008-05-29 Thread Wilton Strickland
Andrew, I R&R'd driver door and LF fender on my 91 350SDL (125) 12 years ago after bad meeting with a deer. R&R and adjustment to align were really very simple and straightforward. 123 should be even easier. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale

2008-05-29 Thread Gary Hurst
i had a nice running 240D i couldn't get any of you guys to spend $600 for, so i had to sell it to some local retard on layaway. On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 11:24 AM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ad says not running, but its cheap. > > http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/699148598.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale

2008-05-29 Thread Kevin Kraly
There's a cheap W115 '75 240D for $600. If I had a parking space and $600 to throw around...? Here it is. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/698398663.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks! While we're on the subject (sort of), how difficult is it to remove a W123 300D front door? I know how to dismantle the wires and lines that run through the door gromets, but how tightly torqued are the hinge bolts? Once removed, how challenging is it to attach a door to another car and

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread R A Bennell
Sort of depends what it comes out of. The 5 speed in my 4Runner is heavy as the transfer case is attached. I know it was not easy to drag out from under the truck after I had it down. Had to slide it off of the jack in order to have enough clearance, then drag it out from under in order to clean

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread Bill R
Wow. I have not seen scenes like that since Homestead/Florida City after hurricane Andrew. It does give some appreciation for the stability of the 'golf ball & tee' water towers though. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of andrew strasfo

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
Six killed. http://blogs.trb.com/news/weather/weblog/wgnweather/2008/05/the_devastating_sunday_parkers.html On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 12:24 PM, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wow - what chaos. Anybody hurt? > > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:33 AM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread Luther
Mine was 185lbs shipped from Cali. That's carton, torque convertor, and transmission. Luther On Thu, 29 May 2008 12:26:09 -0500, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just out of curiosity, what does a transmission weigh? > > On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] UBUNDON'T thus far for me

2008-05-29 Thread Bill R
Bless you my son ... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] UBUNDON'T thus far for me You are on the wrong site then. Ubuntu is free. https://

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
Just out of curiosity, what does a transmission weigh? On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good idea. I'll do that next time I use it. > Thanks, > Gerry > -- > > Looks good - very similar to the one I bought. Don't mean to sound >

Re: [MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
Wow - what chaos. Anybody hurt? On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 9:33 AM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/3zkq6r > > -- > LT Don > http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ > > apt-get update > apt-get upgrade > The following packages will be replaced > Prez > Do you want to continue?

Re: [MBZ] UBUNDON'T thus far for me

2008-05-29 Thread Bill R
I await the bliss of Linux enlightenment ... greatly assisted by the support group of Linuxites on the list. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 10:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread Archer
Good idea. I'll do that next time I use it. Thanks, Gerry -- > Looks good - very similar to the one I bought. Don't mean to sound > critical but you might consider changing the > piece of 2X10 for a couple of layers of 3/4" plywood. I would be concerned > that the

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread R A Bennell
Looks good - very similar to the one I bought. Don't mean to sound critical but you might consider changing the piece of 2X10 for a couple of layers of 3/4" plywood. I would be concerned that the wood might split if the weight was sufficient. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] Bad reinstallation disk

2008-05-29 Thread Archer
Hi Fred, It's a desktop and I would like to save the files on OE if at all possible. Glad to know about Wipe Drive. Thanks, Gerry > Gerry. > Laptop or Desktop? When re installing Dell disks, Wipe Drive works > well giving a pristine disk to start with. No OS, no leftovers, no > virii. There a

Re: [MBZ] Bad reinstallation disk

2008-05-29 Thread Frederick W Moir
Gerry. Laptop or Desktop? When re installing Dell disks, Wipe Drive works well giving a pristine disk to start with. No OS, no leftovers, no virii. There a number of programs for doing this, some free, some for a nominal fee. Fred Moir Lynn MA " I love the smell of diesel in the morning" At 09

Re: [MBZ] SuperTurboDiesel.com to race in 24 hours of LeMons.

2008-05-29 Thread Rolf
http://superturbodiesel.com/std/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=94 I am donating my parts 300D for the race. We are looking for sponsors with a few loose pennies to donate safety equipment and or cash for race fees or fuel. Most of the money has already been provided by the organizers company. We are also l

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread Rich Thomas
I don't know, some of those folks I see sitting in office chairs are loading them up with lots more weight than a Benz diff, tranny, and maybe even an engine. --R Mitch Haley wrote: > The operative phrase here is "old office chair casters". > I wouldn't bother with the crappy plastic ones on a

[MBZ] Cheap 240D for sale

2008-05-29 Thread Donald Snook
Ad says not running, but its cheap. http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/699148598.html No affiliation. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Uns

[MBZ] OT Rat Rod project car for sale

2008-05-29 Thread Donald Snook
http://wichita.craigslist.org/car/699184107.html Not mine, no affiliation, etc. Looks interesting if you are into these old cars. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts e

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley
The operative phrase here is "old office chair casters". I wouldn't bother with the crappy plastic ones on a lot of newer chairs, even though four of them could probably hold up a differential. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread Harry Watkins
Very well done. You old guys do good work. Harry, (pushing 74) On Sat, May 24, 2008 at 6:52 AM, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This is a "differential jack" I made in about 20 minutes using 4 old > office > chair casters, an old scissors jack, 2" by 12" by 14" pine for base, piece > of 5/

[MBZ] Home made Differential and (transmission?) jack

2008-05-29 Thread archer
This is a "differential jack" I made in about 20 minutes using 4 old office chair casters, an old scissors jack, 2" by 12" by 14" pine for base, piece of 5/8" plywood to set diff on, a piece of 1" by 3/16" steel bar, 5 1/4" FH bolts, and fender washers to fit. The bar steel was bent to fit th

[MBZ] Moose day photo

2008-05-29 Thread OK Don
OK - it's a couple of days late, but I thought it was a cool moose picture. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent

Re: [MBZ] 107 cds for Kaleb

2008-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont swear I have one but I will look OK Don wrote: > I was going to trade you a CD for an emergency medical kit for a 124 --- > > On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Ok, not huge hurry or anything. >> >> Jeff Zedic wrote: >>> Kaleb, >>> >>> I've don

[MBZ] Bad reinstallation disk

2008-05-29 Thread Archer
Dell sent the wrong reinstallation disk with a computer I've had for 3 years. I just received the correct WinXP disk from them and halfway through reinstallation the disk stopped loading on a blank screen. Now the computer will not boot at all. The disk was in the middle of loading the OS whe

Re: [MBZ] Oil prices

2008-05-29 Thread Rich Thomas
$80 if the USDollar was still worth what it was a year or two ago. I am counting on the stellar presidential candidates, any one of the 3 or 5, to establish strong fiscal, energy, defense, and educational policies to get things sorted out. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I am just too funny! I am kil

Re: [MBZ] Oil prices

2008-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: > > OPEC says oil should be $60-70 per barrel And daily extraction (I refuse to say petroleum is "produced") is quite high, not far off the January peak. http://europe.theoildrum.com/node/4007 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] Oil prices

2008-05-29 Thread Donald Snook
OPEC says oil should be $60-70 per barrel (or about half of what it is at currently). http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,91211-1317363,00.html Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] Parkersburg IA tornado pics

2008-05-29 Thread Wonko the Sane
http://tinyurl.com/3zkq6r -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buym

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in AutoZone

2008-05-29 Thread Gary Hurst
i'd have gotten autozone brand oil instead On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 7:44 PM, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I went to AutoZone today to get a car battery. When I pulled up there > was a jalopy 911 SC idling in the lot. Inside, a rednecky woman has the > owner's manual out trying to figu

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in AutoZone

2008-05-29 Thread Rolf
Sounds like a 24hrs of LeMons candidate! tom savage wrote: > I went to AutoZone today to get a car battery. When I pulled up there > was a jalopy 911 SC idling in the lot. Inside, a rednecky woman has the > owner's manual out trying to figure out what sort of oil to get. I > overheard her as

[MBZ] How crude becomes fuel

2008-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley
http://www.theoildrum.com/node/4038 ___ 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/merc

Re: [MBZ] UBUNDON'T thus far for me

2008-05-29 Thread Jeff Zedic
On 28/05/2008, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > this is actually why i support ubuntu. they are really doing everything > they can to open a solid third front and i don't care if it is not "the > best" or whatever. if they are going to make this effort, i'm going to join > them in that