Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread LarryT
I think there's somethng about doing something learned years ago that allows concentration to take over and remove the tremors. I'll bet he got great pleasure from afternoons like you spent with him -- hopefully others stepped in when you were not there - Course, shooting is a great sport

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] incredible service from Rusty

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
When my quote comes in, all others are not important. The world revolves around me, or so Hursty says. He would think so. Something to do with the dimpling of the space time continuum around his orbicity, and assuming it's that way for everybody else too. :-) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-19 Thread dave walton
Might want to try letting the engine heat up and rechecking. Could be normally open that closes when it comes up to temp. Or vice-versa. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:09 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That sensor plug is keyed and cannot be reversed? I've applied some Deoxit

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
No, the Klima was NOT told to turn the a/c on. Pin 10 at the Klima mount read open on the Ohm meter. I pulled the ACC and it's WA different from the I think that SDL has the refrigerant safety switch in that line. Often it's the last thing on the way to the compressor, but I think in

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
Pin 10 at the Klima mount read open on the Ohm meter. I pulled the ACC With both out you can ohm out the wire between them. Klima pin 10 to ACC X1 pin 7. If it's not zero ohms, then the refrigerant sensor (which I think is in there) is at fault. Or disconnected. Or, doing what it's supposed

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
With both out you can ohm out the wire between them. Klima pin 10 to ACC X1 pin 7. If it's not zero ohms, then the refrigerant sensor (which I think is in there) is at fault. Or disconnected. Or, doing what it's supposed to! I just checked the schematic. The pressure switch _is_ in

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Bill R
I've found few things he would not eat [celery comes to mind] so I suspect rabbit would suit him. I wouldn't mind a smaller feed bill for the family either. He already spends some of his outdoor time chasing them, but they are smart enough to stay near a fence for quick escape. I'm not all that

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Bill R
I may need the squirrel recipes if they get into the attic again or food costs continue to rise. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MG Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What would

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yeah, and enjoy my work at the same time, but I'd have to have an indoor, air-conditioned facility. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Two years ago, refrigeration guy determined evap leaking. Recharged coupla times a year since. Coupla months ago, system wouldn't hold charge a month - time to bite the bullet. BTW, refrigeration guy refused the evactomy job; stealer wanted $3100; indy wanted $2400 for basic evapectomy. I

[MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
How is the OVP mounted. Does it simply plug into a fixed base receptacle, or what? 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

Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread Loren Faeth
Slick, with gun and means of transportation, sporting a new nickname: Paladin Way to go, Wilton! At 07:04 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: 'Not a geezer yet, either. No, I don't wear shorts, black knee socks and sandals, though those who do are very welcome and free to do so if they want. My uniform

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
How is the OVP mounted. Does it simply plug into a fixed base receptacle, or what? In my 126, yes. Right next to the Klima, near the fuse box. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
I just checked the schematic. The pressure switch _is_ in between the ACC and the Klima pin 10. In commemoration of somebody actually using the checklist, I added a socket picture of the Klima. (I pulled the Klima from the car, and got out the schematic again.) -- Jim

[MBZ] So far so good with vacuum pump overhaul

2008-06-19 Thread Allan Streib
Installed my overhauled vacuum pump last night and started up the car. No vacuum at all. It was dark, and I was frustrated, so I went to bed. In the middle of the night I woke up with the realization that I had installed one of the check valves upside down. This morning, I was able to remove

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-19 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
At 10:04 PM -0400 6/18/08, Gary Hurst wrote: and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? Traditional method: Roll up a strip of newspaper, tuck it inside the headband. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] So far so good with vacuum pump overhaul

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
ATTABOY, Allen! Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:06 AM Subject: [MBZ] So far so good with vacuum pump overhaul Installed my overhauled vacuum pump last night and

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Rick Knoble
Single shot .22 rifle shooting shorts does not make much noise either. My younger son picks off squirrels out at the lake because my mother does not want them in the attic etc. It is too close in to town and we are not legally permitted to discharge firearms so we keep it pretty quiet. I

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: I use CB caps. They are a sub-sonic round so about all you hear is the hammer hitting the cartridge. Ever try to shoot a group at 25 or 50 yards with those? I haven't messed with them since the 1970's, but IIRC accuracy wasn't very good. I've had decent accuracy with

Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-19 Thread Loren Faeth
Just get a fatter head! At 09:41 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: yeah, that's my thought, except i'm not that confident the hat won't fall apart. might be worth a shot though. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout wetting it, then heat it. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-19 Thread Loren Faeth
Seriously, how about sewing a rolled up bandanna/sweatband into it? That should have the same effect as growing a fat head! At 09:41 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: yeah, that's my thought, except i'm not that confident the hat won't fall apart. might be worth a shot though. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Loren Faeth
CBs are for short range. Should be ok for 25 yd or so. I used them to shoot pests in the barn. They won't put holes through things. Anything I ever shot at with a CB was dead. BB caps are a different story. Are you talking about BB caps? they have a round .22 inch round ball. Not so

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Rick Knoble
Ever try to shoot a group at 25 or 50 yards with those? I haven't messed with them since the 1970's, but IIRC accuracy wasn't very good. I've had decent accuracy with Remington and CCI subsonics, but there's little difference in sound from full power ammo, even with my 26 target rifle.

Re: [MBZ] 73 220D....What gear ratio rear diff?

2008-06-19 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/18/2008 6:01:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is the gear ratio in the rear diff of my 73 220D with manual tranny? Also, is fourth gear a 1:1 final drive? Mike, For the 115 D22, my Nitske bible has the US gear ratio as 4.08:1 Euro

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread LarryT
I have some subsonic .22s also - unfortunately they're .22 Shorts so accuracy beyond 10' is not very good. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info

Re: [MBZ] Was gas cost $10/g- Now Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread LarryT
Check out the GAMO air rifles available a www.airgunwarehouseinc.com The GAMO rifles are the ones I saw in a video knocking raccoons down on the 1st shot. They've come a long way since the Red Ryder from Daisy! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: I have some subsonic .22s also - unfortunately they're .22 Shorts so accuracy beyond 10' is not very good. Try these: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=972593t=11082005

[MBZ] CB Caps WAS: What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Loren Faeth
If the light is right, you absolutely can see the bullet travelling. It is the relatively slow velocity that allows you to pick off pests with very minimal noise. As far as ballistics, you can also pick off pests quietly at close range with a slingshot, a crossbow or an arrow, with similar

Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-19 Thread Bill R
OK, I've been holding back but this has sunk to my level now. I was going to suggest thumbtacks to hold it on. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Was gas cost $10/g- Now Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Check out the GAMO air rifles available a www.airgunwarehouseinc.com The GAMO rifles are the ones I saw in a video knocking raccoons down on the 1st shot. Too much has been made of airgun power, especially in the 'more is better' nation of USA. The airgun makers have been

[MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Ordered OVP from Rusty yesterday afternoon; at my front door late this morning. Thanks. Wife out somewhere with the car. 'Hope both are ok. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-19 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, that will be my second choice. first i will try soaking and blow drying. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:31 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seriously, how about sewing a rolled up bandanna/sweatband into it? That should have the same effect as growing a fat head! At 09:41 PM

Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-19 Thread R A Bennell
More hair. Just skip the haircut for another month and see if it fits. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?

2008-06-19 Thread Archer
At 10:04 PM -0400 6/18/08, Gary Hurst wrote: and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? Traditional method: Roll up a strip of newspaper, tuck it inside the headband. -MMM- ___ Handy place to carry money, too.

[MBZ] I am stumped. Water temp gauge not reading right.

2008-06-19 Thread Rolf
I swapped my engine recently with the one from my parts car. The car is an 85 and now has an 84 or earlier 617.952 in it. The 85 has two temp senders in the block, the older ones only had one. The plug is different 2 prong on the older and 4 prong (only 3 used) on the 85. I took the 2 prong apart

[MBZ] scraping noise turning right

2008-06-19 Thread Allan Streib
Driving my 300D today for the first time since I overhauled the vacuum pump, there is a new noise coming from the general area of the left (driver's side) front wheel when I make a right hand turn. It is a regular scraping sound, not really alarming but definitely audible. It varies with speed.

Re: [MBZ] scraping noise turning right

2008-06-19 Thread John Robbins
Allan Streib wrote: I know wheel bearings can make noise, but have always heard that described as more of a groan or rumble. This is just a scraping sound, like something is rubbing against the wheel though I can't see what it might be. Bent brake dust shield? When I had that happen it was

Re: [MBZ] scraping noise turning right

2008-06-19 Thread Bill R
Allen - just went through that and after numerous other fixes were tried discovered it was collapsing motor mounts that caused the geometry to be off and the wheel to rub only on right turns. No cure for me but new motor mounts - Your experience might be different, but if they are getting old it

Re: [MBZ] scraping noise turning right

2008-06-19 Thread Allan Streib
Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Allen - just went through that and after numerous other fixes were tried discovered it was collapsing motor mounts that caused the geometry to be off and the wheel to rub only on right turns. No cure for me but new motor mounts - Your experience might be

[MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Hursley
for a good job. I did ordered the parts on Wednesday in the afternoon and it arrived on Thursday morning. Fast delivery. Now, I am off to work on the car. Thank you again. K.S. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tac

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Just replaced OVP; few minutes idling at ~700 to 750 RPM seems OK, but prob has been intermittent -0 we'll see. My OVP is secured on one side to 2-post plastic bracket with a plastic spring clip on one post. Release the clip with a flat screwdriver, and pull upward on the OVP; it tilts upward

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Gary Hurst
hard to understand why anyone shops anywhere else On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 3:49 PM, Hursley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: for a good job. I did ordered the parts on Wednesday in the afternoon and it arrived on Thursday morning. Fast delivery. Now, I am off to work on the car. Thank you again.

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: hard to understand why anyone shops anywhere else Where do you guys ship from? I think I've been blacklisted from the 1-day shipping... I used to get it in Huntsville. Pretty sure I got it here in MS, but it hasn't been for a while. John

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Gary Hurst
ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of new orleans, which would be the winner for you. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:08 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: hard

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread John Robbins
Gary Hurst wrote: ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of new orleans, which would be the winner for you. Same places for calling? Surprised its not Memphis... all kind of

Re: [MBZ] scraping noise turning right

2008-06-19 Thread Bill R
Good luck with it. I'd tried four or five other 'fixes' until finally the mount and the frame came into direct contact. Not much question then. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 3:28 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Rusty Cullens
We will have something in Nashville soon. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thank you,

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Gary Hurst
think about where there are foreign cars. i don't see a lot of benzes in memphis. do you? On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:16 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Loren Faeth
dunno about that, but I know If I buy something from MacMall/PCMall tonight, I will have it tomorrow, shipped from Memphis via Fedex. The company may be in CA, but the stuff ships from Memphis. If you use Fedex, distribution from Memphis is a good idea. in the last couple of years, most

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread R A Bennell
So what did it cost for the parts etc? IE - what is your labour worth when it was all done and how long did it take you in hours? Any idea? Not trying to make you feel bad as I am sure I have done lots of jobs where I did not earn $1 per hour but at least I did it and did it correctly. Randy

[MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond, sprint, blackberry content, but no mb, sorry)

2008-06-19 Thread Gary Hurst
this is my exact situation, summed up more clearly and concisely than i ever could. any solutions would be appreciated as the idea of paying them an extra $59 a month for something i've already paid for kinda rubs me the wrong way. plus i've wasted the last two days trying to make this work,

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread LarryT
Rusty is amazing - Unfortunately I only seem to need things on national b/o with the only one having the part is Germany - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 2:15 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rusty is amazing - Unfortunately I only seem to need things on national b/o with the only one having the part is Germany - Better than needing things that are on WORLDWIDE b/o as was the case with some critical part for '95

[MBZ] Possibly cheap 400E

2008-06-19 Thread John Robbins
Near Atlanta... http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=225507 No affiliation, etc. John ___ 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

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Parts from Rusty: evap, 6 vac pods, Freon manifold at compressor, receiver/dryer ~$665. Stealer indy wanted $3100/$2400 To do evap only. Time actually WORKED on it? I don't know. 'Haven't been at all concerned about it. 'Don't have anything else to REALLY do, and I could do most of this

Re: [MBZ] Possibly cheap 400E

2008-06-19 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: Near Atlanta... http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=225507 He's got a Georgia cell phone, but he's selling a house in Rochester NY and this is his home phone: Jonathan Tronolone (585) 563-636137 Stanford Rd W, Rochester, NY 14620

Re: [MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,

2008-06-19 Thread slozukimc
This link usually links you to Sprint Chat. They have been very helpful to me so far. I have 2 Centros on order and they said to contact them on the chat board for help setting up phone as modem when my phones arrive. Go to this page and there is USUALLY a link near the top left that says Login

Re: [MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,

2008-06-19 Thread Gary Hurst
i found a hack and bought it instead On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 6:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This link usually links you to Sprint Chat. They have been very helpful to me so far. I have 2 Centros on order and they said to contact them on the chat board for help setting up phone as modem

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond
We're not talking minute of accurace here but I bet it'd be no more than 2... I've killed lots of squirrels with CB caps... Next time I get up to visit my folks I'll give 'er a try on paper. -Curt Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:19:10 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] What

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com

2008-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond
My stuff generally comes from Newton, MA. I swear they send a kid on a bicycle but I've never actually seen him ;). Company I worked for used a depot in Memphis, my boss went down to audit one time in July, lost 5 pounds in 3 days... -Curt Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:16:05 -0500 From: John

Re: [MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,

2008-06-19 Thread Allan Streib
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i found a hack and bought it instead Well do tell... Ever since COMCAST took over our local cable system my cable internet service has gone from flawless to F---ed. Not that cellular is really an alternative, signal is marginal at my house. Anyone have

Re: [MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,

2008-06-19 Thread Gary Hurst
you generally shouldn't need a hack if you get a blackberry that can work as a tethered modem. in this case i did though as cbeyond blocks the modem capacity. some of you smart computer guys couold probably set it up yourself so that it doesn't look as if it is acting as a modem when it is. On

Re: [MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,

2008-06-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i found a hack and bought it instead Well do tell... Ever since COMCAST took over our local cable system my cable internet service has gone from flawless to F---ed. Not that cellular is really an alternative, signal is marginal at

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Loren Faeth
ok, Now I think I understand your previous question about how long it takes to change the freon manifold. At the time I could not figure out what you meant. The manifold on top of the compressor is not rocket science to change. It is a bit of a PITA because you have to take the compressor

Re: [MBZ] ahh the 1000SEL

2008-06-19 Thread Hendrik Fay
http://old.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/view.html Well no the case is not closed, MB made a 500SE with that VIN and now it is something different, whilst it is possible that it was repainted I don't think anyone would bother to change the interior. It is possible that a typo was made but also there could be

Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread Hendrik Fay
Wilton Wilton Wilton, I am so disappointed in you. I would have thought that as a good American you would have something with a bit more firepower. http://www.m-99.co.uk/Air_Guns/Machine_Gun_COLT_KNIGHTS_M4_SR/machine_gun_colt_knights_m4_sr.html http://gun-sword.stores.yahoo.net/fulautminrif.html

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Freon manifold - I'm talking about the two big rubber and steel pipes/tubes attached to the backside of a raised attachment on top of the compressor - one goes forward to the condenser; the other goes rearward and connects to another pipe/tube that connects to the evaporator between the firewalls.

[MBZ] bending steel pipe

2008-06-19 Thread Allan Streib
I need to straighten a slightly bent piece of steel pipe. It is the gearshift lever from my Vanagon, which broke in two due to metal fatigue. The pipe is about 5/8 OD hollow steel pipe. I ground the two broken ends smooth, threaded them about 3/4 into each end and cut a 1.5 piece of 3/8

Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe

2008-06-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
You will not be able to completely straighten the pipe by hand. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
A bit more firepower??? For 15 years of my working life, I packed 12 (that's twelve) nuclear weapons at 1.1 megatons each. Guy riding with me packed 20 mm Gatlin gun. Top that??? Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe

2008-06-19 Thread Allan Streib
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You will not be able to completely straighten the pipe by hand. Assuming I can straighten it to my satisfaction, should I then dunk it in water, or let it cool naturally. Or will it make any difference? Allan -- 1983 300D

[MBZ] 115 heater blower

2008-06-19 Thread Stuart Saxonberg
Hi, list - The blower in my (76 300D) 115's been dead for a year or two now, and I'm thinking of jumping in to replace it. (As Marshal suggests periodically, I wouldn't bother to replace it, EXCEPT that it makes an intolerable rattling/groaning/grinding noise at speed if the A/C isn't on - this

Re: [MBZ] 115 heater blower

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
but the heater core/evap/fan area is inaccessible and strange. I still don't understand the point of that squirrel-cage fan at the...) The squirrel-cage fan in the hump is the recirculating AC fan. The heater fan is in the firewall, and is a propeller fan. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
Assuming I can straighten it to my satisfaction, should I then dunk it in water, or let it cool naturally. Or will it make any difference? Quenching it will harden it, to whatever point the steel is capable of being hardened. Letting it air-cool will not (so much). Don't know if this is an

Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread Bill R
Now that 20 mm would take care of my squirrel problem, Wilton! Doubt I'd be able to find enough squirrel left to eat after the 20 MM hit though. Might not find the tree, either. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland

Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
Dunking (guenching) it makes it harder - hold an edge better, not wear away as easily, but may make it more brittle, too; may break more easily. Cool slowly in air makes it softer, more mallable; work it, file it, form it more easily; not snap/break as easily, but may bend more easily. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Peter Frederick
You can use that, or a plain allen, Just make SURE it's bottomed in the screw head! I've replaced a couple, it's not that bad unless those two screws are seized or you strip the socket out. Not a snowball's chance in the bad place I'll ever get the one out of the wrecked car though --

Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c

2008-06-19 Thread Peter Frederick
It's toast, I think. On the 300D, one wire is the fan switch, should be open, but the other two (two wire plug, if the plug is still intact) is a thermistor. May be a switch and a thermistor on the W126, I'm not sure. Could be a coolant temp switch, too for that matter, you will have to

Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread Wilton Strickland
BTW, I've never been into guns, but I DID carry nukes for several (nearly 15) years. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air guns A bit more

Re: [MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,

2008-06-19 Thread Gary Hurst
i don't like comcast, so i took a long look at satellite internet. it's the pits. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 7:48 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i found a hack and bought it instead Well do tell... Ever since COMCAST

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Peter Frederick
Before you replace the evaporator, I'd replace ALL the o-rings in all the fittings and on the expansion valve. o-rings soaked in mineral oil and then exposed to R143a seem to rapidly become rock hard and leak, often slowly enough there is little or no oil trace, but you will slowly loose

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-19 Thread Peter Frederick
Just the retainer bolt and the bottom rear compressor mount bolt. The real fun comes when try to remove the pipe to condensor fitting -- it's exposed, and usually quite stuck, and also hard to get wrenches on. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe

2008-06-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
All depends on the amount of carbon in the steel. And because its not structural my bet it's low carbon steel. Try to harden it and you will only make it brittle. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe

2008-06-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Assuming I can straighten it to my satisfaction, should I then dunk it in water, or let it cool naturally. Or will it make any difference? I'd put it in v blocks in a press and straighten it cold. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Air guns

2008-06-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: Wilton Wilton Wilton, I am so disappointed in you. I would have thought that as a good American you would have something with a bit more firepower. Airsoft might have a higher rate of fire than a Crosman 760, but what will it do to a pigeon, sting it to death? That Caselman

Re: [MBZ] 115 heater blower

2008-06-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
I replaced one - once. It took 2 weekends and I swore to never do it again. The blower motor in my second 1975 240D died I traded the car! The surgery is painful - here are the highlights: Discharge disconnect the AC evaporator Pull the center console Pull the front seats (the second easiest

Re: [MBZ] 115 heater blower

2008-06-19 Thread OK Don
I've done it twice, and that's enough. The first time I followed the MB repair manual - pretty much what Tom said, but I also removed the entire dash, if memory proves correct. The second time, (different car - no rust), I pulled it out through the center speaker hole. It took half the time, but

Re: [MBZ] CB Caps WAS: What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-19 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:29:17 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the light is right, you absolutely can see the bullet travelling. It is the relatively slow velocity that allows you to pick off pests with very minimal noise. And if the light and other things are right, you can see

Re: [MBZ] CB Caps

2008-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey
And if the light and other things are right, you can see a .30-06 bullet traveling, too. I was using a spotting scope while a friend was shooting an '03A3 at a target 600 yards away. He didn't belive me that I could see the bullet flying, so he looked while I shot. He could see it, too.

Re: [MBZ] CB Caps

2008-06-19 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:52:23 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And if the light and other things are right, you can see a .30-06 bullet traveling, too. I was using a spotting scope while a friend was shooting an '03A3 at a target 600 yards away. He didn't belive me that I

Re: [MBZ] CB Caps

2008-06-19 Thread Tom Hargrave
It's easy to see a round flying away from you at a shooting range because you only need to concentrate in one small spot and you do very little tracking. You won't be able to see the same bullet flying across your field of vision because your eyes can't react fast enough. At most, you may glimpse

Re: [MBZ] OT:bending steel pipe/quenching

2008-06-19 Thread jfreezn
Allen, ? I just pulled an 091 6 rib side shifter trans out of a 79 or 80 Vanagon.? I am going to convert it to a front shifter (for my dune buggy)so left all the shifting mechanism at the U-pull it.? If your repair is not successful (tho it sounds plenty strong enough), and the parts are