Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Curt, Antytime you're over here in London let me know and I'll show you the difference in sound between analogue and digital. It really is massive. It's not your ears, it's the equipment or your personal preferences. I'm a music snob and tend to listen to music and do nothing, or little, else

Re: [MBZ] Film Resolution Publication

2008-11-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Ahhh the good old days of shooting film!! I miss my old Hasselbalds. Especially when you could still get Panatomic-X 32 ASA in 120 format.or Kodachrome!! I loved the range of Pan-XI remember it being similar to a platinum print for contrast rangevery subtlelong toe. Played around

Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I just looked at mine and it is an SX-727, no tubes in it. It does have a crackle in one channel occasionally, back in the 80s I took it to a shop, they let it run a coupla days and never heard it burp, brought it home, 20 min later it crackled, still does it occasionally.

Re: [MBZ] OT Macbook Air price drop

2008-11-16 Thread LWB250
Sounds like the 733Mhz G4 Quicksilver with the 15 studio display I have in our spare room. I rarely use it, but I just can't bear to part with it. It's such a cool machine and will still do a lot, even though it's got OS X on it. Dan --- On Sat, 11/15/08, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Film Resolution Publication

2008-11-16 Thread LWB250
I just picked up an Omega enlarger off our local Freecycle group. Why, I don't know, as I have no intention of doing any darkroom work. I guess I just couldn't let it go to the landfillit's sitting in my basement with a garbage bag over it to keep the dust off. Dan --- On Sun, 11/16/08,

Re: [MBZ] Film Resolution Publicatio

2008-11-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
I got lucky as I found someone who paid me for my Beseler when I sold it! I think I got 300 or 400 for everything! Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
It's a lot more than just one big speaker. There is a lot of engineering creativity in the design and layout of vacuum tube chassis. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent:

[MBZ] Hammie's vibration

2008-11-16 Thread Max Dillon
I'd bet on a wheel/tire problem (balancing most likely), but not a broken belt. I had one, it was terrible at 10mph to 35mph, and then smoothed out at higher speeds (but the shock absorber was working like crazy and would heat up - hey! there's a trouble shooting tip for you, find which shock

Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Could be a cap breaking down. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:32 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was

Re: [MBZ] About to find out how expensive major CDI repair is...

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Kaleb, It figures you'd beat me to the offer. John, How about a 300SDL with known head gasket or head issues? 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,

Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes

2008-11-16 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yes a lot of engineering!! Little things to improve sound like tubes and point to point wiring. Not a circuit board!! Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Yep, I built an AM radio chassis once. I thought it would be easy. I used one of the circuit examples from an RCA tube manual. The radio played well enough but it did not sound near as good as any of the old radios I had on the shelf. Then I proceeded to blame the speaker cabinet and I wired the

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its in excellent shape. No rust, interior is cloth and has no rips or tears. Has manual windows and climate control, heated drivers seat. Allan Streib wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Im getting ready to list several project cars on ebay tomorrow. Have not decided yet,

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its actually a 300D. Hendrik Fay wrote: Super super rare as the 124 chassis was not sold until 85, also super rare because a 4 spd behind a M103 is almost unheard of and bizarre in the extreme. Screaming it's guts out roaring down the highway. Unless it is some sort of test mule...or

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
D Allan Streib wrote: Wait are we talking about a 300E manny or 300_D_ manny, as listed in your sig block??? Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: $50 delivered? On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 8:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Im getting ready to list several project cars on

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Dan, My favorite radio is a Grundig Majestic model 3028 (Grundig 3028 Hi-Fi Zauberklang in Germany) counter top radio and mine one of the ones made in Germany, not the States. It has only 3 speakers but sounds great. This one's a 1957 model, old enough to be vacuum tube and new enough to have

Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Is this special string and if so where do you get it? OK Don wrote: That's usually a sign that it needs new string to turn the tuning cap (or inductor). Not very hard to replace. Last time I messed with it something was wrong with the radio tuner part, turning the dial you could not get the

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
What engines will fit the car? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 9:10 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody want a

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well its stock with a euro non turbo 617. A 617 turbo would fit right in, which I have heard various stories about why it wont work and others say they have done it and it works fine. If I keep it I planned to drop another non-turbo euro engine I have in it, but may try it with a turbo. Tom

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Hargrave wrote: What engines will fit the car? Assuming it's a W123 and not W124, I bet a OM617 drops right in. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

[MBZ] PHX CL

2008-11-16 Thread Robert Rentfro
Be nice if this was about $3K cheaper. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/ctd/915626833.html Bob R ___ 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] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well its stock with a euro non turbo 617. A 617 turbo would fit right in, which I have heard various stories about why it wont work and others say they have done it and it works fine. I would expect the turbo to work just like the non-turbo off the line, and be

Re: [MBZ] Scanning slides vs. in-camera digital duping

2008-11-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Nothing is gonna beat a GOOD analog PTM drum scan, though Peter On Nov 15, 2008, at 6:18 PM, Dan Weeks wrote: Don: THat would give you much better results than you can get from any affordable scanner. I got some slides professionally scanned, was disgusted with the results, and now

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
The flywheel is different and the 3 liter diesel crank was dynamically balanced with the flywheel attached. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, November 16,

[MBZ] OT, financial markets: The ghost of Charles Ponzi

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
A Credit Crisis or a Collapsing Ponzi Scheme? The Two Trillion Dollar Black Hole By PAM MARTENS November 13, 2008 Counterpunch -- Purge your mind for a moment about everything you've heard and read in the last decade about investing on Wall Street and think about the following business model:

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Loren, et al. Try Chicago Miniature for wired-in bulbs. They've been around a long time and are helpful. When I was in marine electronics we used them the most for common and odd bulbs. Fred Moir Lynn MA My SX-626 is flawless, other than some of the bulbs have burned out. Anybody know

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos

2008-11-16 Thread Allan Streib
It's a shame that the Grundig name is now attached to cheap generic chinese stuff sold at WalMart and Target. Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dan, My favorite radio is a Grundig Majestic model 3028 (Grundig 3028 Hi-Fi Zauberklang in Germany) counter top radio and mine one of the ones

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300E euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea thats what they say but anybody I have ever talked to cant tell any difference. Tom Hargrave wrote: The flywheel is different and the 3 liter diesel crank was dynamically balanced with the flywheel attached. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Scanning slides vs. in-camera digital duping

2008-11-16 Thread Allan Streib
Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Take a look at the Pentax K-20D, while you're at it. Very nice camera and relatively inexpensive. I do all my shooting with a K10D, and will upgrade soon. I have some Pentax lenses from the early 1980s, K-mount (not autofocus lenses) will they work in these

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Several good names are not attached to cheap imported junk, including Stromberg-Carlson (I own a couple of these too). Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Sunday, November

Re: [MBZ] OT, financial markets: The ghost of Charles Ponzi

2008-11-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Not a surprise to me, I've thought that most of the gains in the stock and financial markets were basically a confidence scheme for many years. Peter On Nov 16, 2008, at 9:35 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: A Credit Crisis or a Collapsing Ponzi Scheme? The Two Trillion Dollar Black Hole By PAM

Re: [MBZ] OT, financial markets: The ghost of Charles Ponzi

2008-11-16 Thread Allan Streib
You left out the biggest and most obvious Ponzi scheme of all: Social Security. Allan Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A Credit Crisis or a Collapsing Ponzi Scheme? The Two Trillion Dollar Black Hole By PAM MARTENS November 13, 2008 Counterpunch -- Purge your mind for a moment about

[MBZ] OT - Grundig Radio Restore Thread

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
HYPERLINK http://www.radiomuseum.org/forum/grundig_restoration_information.htmlhttp: //www.radiomuseum.org/forum/grundig_restoration_information.html Thanks, Tom Hargrave HYPERLINK http://www.kegkits.comwww.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked

[MBZ] Glow Plug Relay eBay Question

2008-11-16 Thread Robert Rentfro
Most everyone has these for $188 or so. This dude has this: http://tinyurl.com/5rywph Bargin or red flag? The part number is exactly what I need. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] Scanning slides etc.

2008-11-16 Thread Dan Weeks
You're welcome. Keep in mind that old Nikon glass, although it may mount to a new digital body, may not communicate with it, negating many digital functions. I didn't care a whit for autofocus, image stabilization and camera-mounted controls either until I started shooting with them. Now

[MBZ] Radios

2008-11-16 Thread Dan Weeks
Cool, Tom! Aren't they great? Dan On Nov 16, 2008, at 9:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dan, My favorite radio is a Grundig Majestic model 3028 (Grundig 3028 Hi- Fi Zauberklang in Germany) counter top radio and mine one of the ones made in Germany, not the States. It has only 3 speakers

[MBZ] k-mount lenses on digital bodies

2008-11-16 Thread Dan Weeks
They do work; that is you can take pictures with them. But the autofocus function doesn't work, and you can't control the aperture with the on-body controls. ALso, the focal length changes to 50% longer than it is on a 35 mm camera, as the digital sensor is smaller than the film

Re: [MBZ] melted

2008-11-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Klatter Chaps. I thought the guy (artiste?) who designed the W140 Headlamp mess was the same, er, person who foisted on the Big Eyed Children crap (art?) on a gullible public. Fred Moir Lynn MA At 08:12 PM 11/15/2008, you wrote: ...Didn't Dali do the headlights on the W140 coupe? I think

Re: [MBZ] Radios

2008-11-16 Thread Tom Hargrave
Yep. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Weeks Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 10:46 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Radios Cool, Tom! Aren't they great? Dan On Nov 16,

Re: [MBZ] melted

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Frederick W Moir wrote: Klatter Chaps. I thought the guy (artiste?) who designed the W140 Headlamp mess was the same, er, person who foisted on the Big Eyed Children crap (art?) on a gullible public. Are you talking about Anime, or real art? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Radios

2008-11-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Does anyone want to part with a THIN profile Becker radio that would fit an older W111 dash? I have a freestanding Becker cassette player I'd be willing to offer in trade. On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 12:25 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com

Re: [MBZ] melted/OT

2008-11-16 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch, and others. I believe that they were painted originally, and then showed up in Motel lobby's etc as Pop Art Prints (Gag, Urrk.) Art, by Kincaid has doubtless gone the same way. Who says that you cannot have blue in the foreground? Fred Moir Lynn MA At 12:41 PM 11/16/2008, you wrote:

Re: [MBZ] melted

2008-11-16 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 9:41 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frederick W Moir wrote: Klatter Chaps. I thought the guy (artiste?) who designed the W140 Headlamp mess was the same, er, person who foisted on the Big Eyed Children crap (art?) on a gullible public. Are you talking

Re: [MBZ] W126 timing chain diagram

2008-11-16 Thread E M
thanks Larry. I've looked around the net a bit, but no luck in finding any how to sites with regards to the chains. I've pretty much decided to pass on the car without service records, as it's right on the mileage limit for a chain change. I'll keep looking and hold out for the right car. It

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-16 Thread Allan Streib
Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The immediacy and transparency of analogue is amazing. Lots of extra acoustic information. Last night I was listening to Elvis Costello's album North and you can hear and feel him moving around and singing off-mike. OK so here's something that's been a

Re: [MBZ] Big Benz time again.

2008-11-16 Thread E M
Yes, I've experienced my share of that too. In truth, I think a lot of people just have low standards, and truly believe what they have is a good example. Oh, a few have tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but after a quick chat, they usually talk themselves into a corner. The good ones are

Re: [MBZ] Big Benz time again.

2008-11-16 Thread E M
Not to worry, I took no offense or thought you were talking about me directly. As you well know, for every buyer horror story, there's a seller's story to match. The problem often comes down to how ppl define for what it is. If I see a car and think the car is priced fair for what it is, I pay

Re: [MBZ] Ignorant/deceitful sellers (was: Big Benz time again.)

2008-11-16 Thread E M
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege. Ed 300E 2008/11/14 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] I find sellers to be ignorant much more often than genuinely dishonest. Reminds me of an old saying - Never attribute to malice, that which can be explained by stupidity. --

Re: [MBZ] W126 timing chain diagram

2008-11-16 Thread Jim Cathey
I've pretty much decided to pass on the car without service records, as it's right on the mileage limit for a chain change. I'll keep looking and hold out for the right car. It must be out there somewhere, just waiting for me. So buy it, and change the chain? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT LPs

2008-11-16 Thread Jim Cathey
So, do the new vinyl releases have the sound of a digital recording, or is the problem with digital really the compressed product that is delivered to the consumer? CD's aren't compressed. Except for any old-school compander-type crap they may have felt compelled to use. But their sample size

Re: [MBZ] Film Resolution Publicatio

2008-11-16 Thread OK Don
BH is still listing an Omega D5XL for $2500 - a C700 is $300, a Beseler 23CIII is $800. Makes you think there's still a market out there for chemical prints? I still have an Omega D3 and Focomat IIc. On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 8:25 AM, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got lucky as I found

Re: [MBZ] W126 timing chain diagram

2008-11-16 Thread E M
Getting a bit late in the season to be messing with that stuff here. Yeah, I'm a wuss. :-) Ed 300E 2008/11/16 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've pretty much decided to pass on the car without service records, as it's right on the mileage limit for a chain change. I'll keep looking and hold

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT LPs

2008-11-16 Thread Peter Frederick
CD's are indeed compressed, as are ALL recordings (not enough bandwidth). The difference is that LP's use the old RCA compression system developed in the 20's and CD's use a new one that was initially crap. Much worse than junk cassette tapes, which are far from great (for the same

Re: [MBZ] Was Cameras, now Vacuum Tubes

2008-11-16 Thread OK Don
Radio Shack - it's called Dial String, or used to be --- I think it's similar to bait casting line. On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 9:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this special string and if so where do you get it? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports:

[MBZ] Sheesh

2008-11-16 Thread Curt Raymond
You get those days you were better off staying in bed? Went out to breakfast and then figured I'd hit the ground running on the 190D since the rain quit. Turns out the bolts are just 10mm heads. Stripped the first one pretty good right off the bat. Tried pounding a 9mm socket on and just split

Re: [MBZ] Scanning slides etc.

2008-11-16 Thread OK Don
I know that these old lenses won't communicate with the body - they'll only throw an image on the sensor. That's about all you need from a fisheye, the shift lens is used on a tripod, as is the 400 Telyt. I'd like to have an autofocus Micro in the 80-105mm range, and stabilization would be great

Re: [MBZ] Sheesh

2008-11-16 Thread E M
After a morning like that, you were brave to pick up an axe. hee hee. If the 190 is on the road, I wonder if driving it a bit, and allowing some heat sink in the diff would make getting those bolts out any easier? Ed 300E 2008/11/16 Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] You get those days you were

Re: [MBZ] Radios

2008-11-16 Thread harry watkins
Tom I have an old Becker I got from Ebay many years ago that would not fit. If I send you some numbers off it, could you tell if its what you need? Harry - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday,

Re: [MBZ] Sheesh

2008-11-16 Thread Curt Raymond
I didn't pick up the axe, I picked up (with not a small amount of trepidation) the chainsaw... I doubt it, the 190D axles bolt to a flange that then runs into the diff. I don't think any appreciable amount of heat builds up at the axle bolts. I thought about applying some heat but its tough as

Re: [MBZ] Radios

2008-11-16 Thread harry watkins
Okay so, not Tom, but Andrew. Harry - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Radios Does anyone want to part with a THIN profile Becker radio that

Re: [MBZ] OT Macbook Air price drop

2008-11-16 Thread Gary Hurst
waiting for you to get me an 8 core mac pro before i put the ancient powermac in the basement. On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 9:11 AM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like the 733Mhz G4 Quicksilver with the 15 studio display I have in our spare room. I rarely use it, but I just can't bear to

Re: [MBZ] melted

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I think this is what Fred is thinking of. http://www.keane-eyes.com/ I see. Much more serious than Anime, but not something I'd like to see widely imitated. Anime example, note the large eyes and hooters, small mouth and nose:

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a super rare 84 300D euro 4 speed manny?

2008-11-16 Thread Hendrik Fay
Yeah well the E is right above the D on the keyboard. You must proof read these things Kaleb, you had me going there thinking this was some sort of uber rare beasty. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its actually a 300D. Hendrik Fay wrote: Super super rare as the 124 chassis was not sold

Re: [MBZ] Beautiful 140 Coupe

2008-11-16 Thread Bill R
Ouch - my mind. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Friday, November 14, 2008 8:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beautiful 140 Coupe Mitch Haley wrote: Wagon:

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Relay eBay Question

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
looks good to me Robert Rentfro wrote: Most everyone has these for $188 or so. This dude has this: http://tinyurl.com/5rywph Bargin or red flag? The part number is exactly what I need. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT LPs

2008-11-16 Thread Jim Cathey
CD's are indeed compressed, as are ALL recordings (not enough bandwidth). They do not need to be, the digital medium didn't need it. (Unlike phono trenches and magnetic recording.) I'd be surprised if they used anything. First generations CD's are very very noticeably terrible, The early

Re: [MBZ] 190D status

2008-11-16 Thread Jim Cathey
I looked in the trunk of the 190D, and it was dripping wet. We've had a lot of rain recently, and the damaged taillight was funneling in water. What with heating and cooling every surface was covered in condensation, and water was even dripping out of the trunk light. Time to do something about

[MBZ] OT a pea green Ferrari

2008-11-16 Thread Rich Thomas
This afternoon I was headed out for a bit of fishing, got up the road a bit and coming at me was a pea green Dino. Almost that same pea green color as old Benzes. It sounded sweet but look like the aftermath of a baby eating strained peas and green beans. What sort of abomination was that?

Re: [MBZ] Big Benz time again.

2008-11-16 Thread Walt Lasher
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Re: [MBZ] OT a pea green Ferrari

2008-11-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
Perhaps one I'd like in my garage? On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 7:21 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This afternoon I was headed out for a bit of fishing, got up the road a bit and coming at me was a pea green Dino. Almost that same pea green color as old Benzes. It sounded sweet but

Re: [MBZ] OT a pea green Ferrari

2008-11-16 Thread Rich Thomas
I thought about that too, but don't think I would fit in it. I also think it would gag me every time I looked at it. I mean, it was not what one might think of as attractive. It surprises me that something like that would leave the factory in that color, or that someone might think it

Re: [MBZ] OT a pea green Ferrari

2008-11-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
Dude -- it is a Ferrari. I could be dripping blood out the doors and I'd still like to own it. Uh, is it diesel? On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 7:29 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought about that too, but don't think I would fit in it. I also think it would gag me every time I

Re: [MBZ] Big Benz time again.

2008-11-16 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] OT a pea green Ferrari

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
You saw a 246? On the road? Or a 308? I've heard that 308s were marketed as Dinos, not Ferraris, in Europe. I've never actually seen a moving 246. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

[MBZ] why wont this 603 start?

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Got this 87 300D parts car. When I bought it, I started it up and drove it up on the trailer. When I got it home, I moved it around where I wanted it. While back I went to start it and I could not. Think its got some bad glow plugs, light does not always come on. Anyway, today I was

Re: [MBZ] OT a pea green Ferrari

2008-11-16 Thread Rich Thomas
I don't know a 246 but it was a Dino, was not some kind of kit car (sounded like a high-strung Ferrari, those had a 6 cyl engine?). It was headed down toward Kiawah, lots of swells with lots of buckos there, some kind of art show going on there today so maybe the owner and the missus were on

[MBZ] OT: Top Gear Makes stretch limos - Youtube

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Clarkson, Hammond, and May design and build their own stretch limos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3PSgtTM5Ig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] why wont this 603 start?

2008-11-16 Thread Peter Frederick
Crack the fuel lines at the injectors and make sure you have fuel delivery up there. This will flush out all the old fuel in the injection lines, too. Verify that you do not have cracked hoses on the suction side of the lift pump, including the fuel heater loop -- air in here will make

Re: [MBZ] OT a pea green Ferrari

2008-11-16 Thread LarryT
Hey Rich - The Dino and 246 are same - they all had V6s - the Dino was originally all 6 cylinders engines named for Enzo's son who died early - around 26 IIRC. some suspect Leukemia. The 70s was an odd time for some sports cars - Porsche painted their 911s some really strange colors also-

Re: [MBZ] OT a pea green Ferrari

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I don't know a 246 but it was a Dino Ferrari Dino 246GT: http://ferrari-forsale.com/246GT-1972-ForSale AFAIK, the manufacturer was Ferrari, and the model name was Dino, like the 365GTB/4 was known as the Daytona. There was a Top Gear episode where the three stooges had to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Top Gear Makes stretch limos - Youtube

2008-11-16 Thread E M
LMAO, that was just t funny Have to see all 6 clips. Sorry the series is over. Ed 300E 2008/11/16 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Clarkson, Hammond, and May design and build their own stretch limos. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3PSgtTM5Ig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Top Gear Makes stretch limos - Youtube

2008-11-16 Thread OK Don
Top Gear is over or just the limo part? On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 8:56 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LMAO, that was just t funny Have to see all 6 clips. Sorry the series is over. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and

Re: [MBZ] why wont this 603 start?

2008-11-16 Thread Christopher McCann
might want to bypass the fuel heater loop to rule that out/make diagnosis easier. A cracked line letting in air was the cause of non-start on a 603 that I'm working on right now. Why MB did not put a primer pump on that engine is a mystery to me. CM --- On Sun, 11/16/08, Peter Frederick

[MBZ] Corsair crash

2008-11-16 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Radios

2008-11-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Harry, If it was too large then it probably wouldn't fit my 1 5/8 high dash opening. If you would like to send me privately a photo or two showing the cross section I would know for sure. On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 3:11 PM, harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Tom I have an old Becker I got

Re: [MBZ] why wont this 603 start?

2008-11-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not to be a party pooper but the engine may be way too tired to run.. My new W123 300TD with the formerly blown engine actually ran and drove great but couldn't restart. No amount of cranking, etc. made a difference until it cooled off to ambient temp. I ended up having to replace the engine.

Re: [MBZ] Corsair crash

2008-11-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
No trick photography there! What a sight. On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 10:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9161106816384837258 ** Get the Moviefone Toolbar. Showtimes, theaters, movie news amp; more!(

Re: [MBZ] why wont this 603 start?

2008-11-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, thats not the problem. andrew strasfogel wrote: Not to be a party pooper but the engine may be way too tired to run.. My new W123 300TD with the formerly blown engine actually ran and drove great but couldn't restart. No amount of cranking, etc. made a difference until it cooled off to

[MBZ] OT: More Top Gear Competition video

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
..we have to conclude that the best car for the British police is a Suzuki Vitara with a doormat on the front http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXQH4QM_ND0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwM6by6GG38 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nAn0XOVXnc ___

Re: [MBZ] Corsair crash

2008-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9161106816384837258 There's no such thing as having too much fuel, unless, of course, you happen to be on fire. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] why wont this 603 start?

2008-11-16 Thread Jim Cathey
Unhook the vacuum shutoff line to the IP. For priming, I used a grease gun and pumped fuel through the system of my 602. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL