Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Christopher McCann wrote: Am I missing something? A 5lb slide on the hammer? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread fred . star
Chris, et al. When I rebuilt my 602 head, (blown headgasket), I bolted the head to the bench, stood on it, used a five pond slide hammer, and it yielded very very slowly and reluctantly. Perseverence is the key. Fred Moir Rebuilt, 601x2, 602, 103 heads. Successfully too!

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread fred . star
Alles. Yup! 5lb. A recycled axle puller. It made me nervous but it worked, and the motor is still working well. Carbon Y'know. Fred Moir Lynn MA One o' dees, and Two o' doze. Dec 6, 2008 12:52:43 PM, mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: Am I

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Allan Streib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Likely because all of their MD this and thats are headed for the boneyard to be replaced with new 737s by year's end. I flew from SEA to CLT and back on American last June on four MD-82 segments and the airplanes, inside and out, looked like one of Kleb's back yard

[MBZ] cheap 14 bundts for sale

2008-12-06 Thread Allan Streib
Fellow on another list I'm on is selling some 14 bundts (Mercedes wheels also fit VW Vanagons and are a common upgrade, though personally I don't like the look of bundts too much) Thought they might be of some interest here... here's a link to the message archive...

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Christopher McCann
Got the five pound slide hammer. OK, will persevere in wailing on it, but now with more confidence! My friend did a 616 prechamber once and it came out very easily, so we figured something was wrong. Will give a victory update, hopefully. Chris '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'82

[MBZ] Aux Fans W123 240D

2008-12-06 Thread LarryT
Hi Gang - Can someone tel me if the engine starts to run hot, will the Aux Fans come on *without* the AC being on? 78 240D with ~314,000 miles - Thx u all ;-) Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits Porsche Posters/Weber parts Test Results -

Re: [MBZ] Aux Fans W123 240D

2008-12-06 Thread Jim Cathey
Can someone tel me if the engine starts to run hot, will the Aux Fans come on *without* the AC being on? 78 240D with ~314,000 miles - No. On the 123 the aux fan is only for the AC. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Aux Fans W123 240D

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, on that car its only related to AC LarryT wrote: Hi Gang - Can someone tel me if the engine starts to run hot, will the Aux Fans come on *without* the AC being on? 78 240D with ~314,000 miles - Thx u all ;-) Sincerely, Larry T (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T) www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 6 Dec 2008 07:26:21 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got the five pound slide hammer. OK, will persevere in wailing on it, but now with more confidence! My friend did a 616 prechamber once and it came out very easily, so we figured something was wrong. Will give

Re: [MBZ] 603 belt tension rattle

2008-12-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Then the shock, or more likely, the shock mount bushings, are dead. Sounds like a bad case of injector knock sometimes. It's also possible that the belt has a bad spot in it or that there is something wrong with one of the accessories, too. Peter On Dec 5, 2008, at 7:01 PM, OK Don wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - USCG

2008-12-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
Right. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 1:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - USCG The movie is pretty close to reality, especially the parts showing the rescues and the

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Christopher McCann wrote: Got the five pound slide hammer. OK, will persevere in wailing on it, but now with more confidence! Sometimes aluminum and steel corrode together in a nasty way. One way to get a corroded aluminum seatpost out of a steel bicycle frame (remember when bicycle frames

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Old going on antique for aircraft. The rear engine design was the result of Boeing designing the 727 for STOL characteristics and the French Caravelle (don't remember the builder on that one, long gone now anyway) and the British one I can't remember the design name or builder -- BEA

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
Is the head off? If so, perhaps place it up side down such that you can use the slide hammer going down - letting gravity help rather than add to the load. On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 11:09 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: Got the five pound slide hammer. OK, will

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 6 Dec 2008 11:07:29 -0600 Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With modern high bypass engines, the 737 is a much cheaper aircraft to operate, I think, and there aren't too many short runway mountain airports left. In the old days, Helena, MT and Guatemala City, Guatemala,

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Those conditions limit access, sorta! The flight into Guatemala City in 1965 was amazing -- we flew in on Pan AM, in a brand new 727 (less than week old, I think) almost level, with 90 degrees of flap. The airport is on a plateau (as was the rest of the city in those days). There are

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-06 Thread Luther
Now that we have thoroughly beat this tire thread to death, anyone want to start an oil thread? :D Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: I am used to it. My parents said I was stubborn. I always assumed I was the only one who saw the reality others couldn't see, sort of like Thoreau. I am sometimes

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its getting cold, do I need to use Mobile 1 in all my cars? Luther wrote: Now that we have thoroughly beat this tire thread to death, anyone want to start an oil thread? :D Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: I am used to it. My parents said I was stubborn. I always assumed I was the only one who

Re: [MBZ] Tools at Lowes

2008-12-06 Thread Luther
http://www.armstrongtools.com/about/usa.jsp Luther dave walton wrote: Most Sears Craftsman tools are now made in china too. Take a look in the Snap-On truck and you will see Made in China stickers all over the place. Who is left? -Dave Walton -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Luther
What is different from the 616 and the 603 is you have a steel prechamber in an aluminum head under large temperature and humidity differences. In other words, dissimilar metal corrosion. On the other hand, my prechamber came out of my SDL very quickly. Luther Christopher McCann wrote:

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Luther
Speaking of 603 issues, did you ever get your son's car running correctly? Luther OK Don wrote: Is the head off? If so, perhaps place it up side down such that you can use the slide hammer going down - letting gravity help rather than add to the load. On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 11:09 AM, Mitch

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
Not if you don't drive them which is most of yours On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its getting cold, do I need to use Mobile 1 in all my cars? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-06 Thread Luther
Or BG, it's cheaper :) Luther Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its getting cold, do I need to use Mobile 1 in all my cars? Luther wrote: Now that we have thoroughly beat this tire thread to death, anyone want to start an oil thread? :D Luther Wonko the Sane wrote: I am used to it. My parents said

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
NO - it seemed to be running better with some highway miles on it, but now that it's colder, it's worse. Still rough idle and blows white smoke at low RPMs. Timing is within specs - just. On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 12:50 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of 603 issues, did you ever get

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
We only had a couple that required a lot of hammering to get out. I wonder if it would help, or cause more damage, to drain the coolant, and heat the head around the prechamber with a bit of propane? On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 12:48 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is different from the 616

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread E M
2008/12/6 Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Old going on antique for aircraft. The rear engine design was the result of Boeing designing the 727 for STOL characteristics and the French Caravelle I love the look of the old Caravelle. How could you not love those cool cabin windows. :-)

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Archer
FWIW: I've heard of freezing the prechamber with dry ice which supposedly breaks the corrosion seal. I've also heard of freezing both the prechamber and the end of the puller then quickly using the slide hammer. I would be leery of freezing the slide hammer since steel can get brittle at

[MBZ] 560SL

2008-12-06 Thread Rich Thomas
I was at Lowes this morning and parked near this sweet silver 560SL that looked brand new, interior was perfect blue, paint perfect, but it had a set of wire wheels with big center spinners (with the MB star in the middle) that looked totally ghetto. What possesses people to do that sort of

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Allan Streib
Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: FWIW: I've heard of freezing the prechamber with dry ice which supposedly breaks the corrosion seal. I've also heard of freezing both the prechamber and the end of the puller then quickly using the slide hammer. I would be leery of freezing the slide hammer

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Rich Thomas
727s will squat down on the tail if you forget to turn on the trim pumps when refueling. Don't ask how I know that. Or go ahead and ask. --R Peter Frederick wrote: Old going on antique for aircraft. The rear engine design was the result of Boeing designing the 727 for STOL characteristics

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Lima Peru is on the coast at maybe 150ft altitude and the mountains aren't real close. You thinking of Cusco? It is about 8000 ft, in a valley, fairly short runway, somewhat fun. --R On Sat, 6 Dec 2008 11:07:29 -0600 Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With modern high bypass

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread E M
Ok, I'll ask? lol Rich, another pilot? Ed 300E 2008/12/6 Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] 727s will squat down on the tail if you forget to turn on the trim pumps when refueling. Don't ask how I know that. Or go ahead and ask. --R Peter Frederick wrote: Old going on antique for

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread LWB250
I was wondering about that. I used to fly into Lima, LaPaz and Guatemala City in the 90s on commercial flights, and while the latter two cities were real white knucklers, Lima was no big deal, as it was close to sea level. That being said, I was a passenger on an AA flight out of Lima that

[MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
MOVING IN THE BUFF by Wilton Strickland Several weeks after I arrived here at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC, I learned that one of our crews was going to deliver a B-52G from our unit to Edwards AFB, CA, for a test crew there to fly a couple of times with ALCM’s (Air Launched Cruise Missiles) during

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Loren Faeth
The prechambers in the head originally on my 200D 2.4 were a bear. I used a 10 lb barbell weight and pounded on them for what seemed like forever. That was iron to steel. Add the element of electrolytic corrosion of dissimilar materials, and you could have PCs really stuck. I'd say keep

[MBZ] Block heater works

2008-12-06 Thread Curt Raymond
After realizing yesterday I didn't know if the block heater in my 240D worked or not I figured I'd better find out so last night before bed I plugged it in. This morning I was amazed to see the windshield on the car basically clean while the truck was frosted over... It was 15F but the car

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread LarryT
I was always a big fan of the 4 engineed Constellation (Connie) - there was never a more elegant looking plane built IMHO. Standing on those tall spindly legs reminded me of the early MG-TC with its 16 (?) wheels. Gorgeous - Also, the Connie had those wing tip fuel tanks which added to the

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Rich Thomas
I used to fly airplanes when I was a youngun. Got my license on my 17th bday. flew for a few years after until jobs, houses, families, etc. Life has two parts it seems -- you have time and no money, then you have money and no time. I am still waiting for the intersection of time and money.

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread E M
I think John Travolta had a Connie he was in the process of restoring, before he got into his 707. Ed 300E 2008/12/6 LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was always a big fan of the 4 engineed Constellation (Connie) - there was never a more elegant looking plane built IMHO. Standing on those tall

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread E M
lmao, that's a great story Rich, thanks for sharing! I know the old Concorde had a pretty fancy system of fuel tanks that were used to trim the plane as it went through mach. As it approached the sound barrier, the nose tended to drop, so they moved fuel around and to the tail. Ed 300E

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread E M
Great story Wilton! The BUFF really is the evergreen bomber, and a pretty good cargo plane too from the sounds of it. I have a site bookmarked that features pictures submitted by members of various planes. Lots of pics of BUFFs on there too. Always sad to see one being parted out, or scrapped.

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
Ya gotta keep the CG (center of gravity) within certain limits on all of 'em - in flight and on the ground - more so in flight. Wilton - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 3:37 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Planning to use the remaining H models on into the 2040's. BTW, that large open area in the BUFF aft fuselage wasn't really meant to haul cargo (no proper floor), but it could hold a bunch. Access hatch in the belly sorta small - maybe 3 feet by 3 feet or less. Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread E M
On the Concorde, I've read the CG really moves a lot as it approaches the sound barrier, so it requires a lot of trim with the rear fuel tank. I would imagine as the pressure wave moves along the aircraft, it can really mess things up. In the Concorde, speed it built up to slowly, so there's

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread E M
One thing that always amazes me about the BUFF, from most of the pictures I've seen of them, is the amount of wrinkles in the skin!! Some pics I have, the skin has so deep waves, hard to believe it doesn't fail. Is this just due to all the cycles on the airframes? Ed 300E 2008/12/6 Wilton

Re: [MBZ] copyrighted service marks

2008-12-06 Thread RELNGSON
..And in an automotive context the trident can only be the symbol of a different M car, Maserati... Right. The Mercedes trademarked symbol is known as the Three Pointed Star, worldwide. RLE ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one

Re: [MBZ] DC vs MD

2008-12-06 Thread RELNGSON
I kind of like the DC-9 design, with the engines in the back on the fuselage near the tail, it seems that cabin noise and vibrations are reduced. They are ALL old at this point though... The DC-9 originally was a poor performer and a ground lover since it had no leading edge devices

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread Scott Ritchey
The skin on the BUFF is a major structural part of the fuselage. The later (G and H) models had no ailerons (spoilers only) and a shorter tail to reduce torsion stress on the skin. Between that, the bicycle gear, and no slats (nose low attitude when flaps down) it required some special

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Yes, I was thinking Cuzco. The only place I know of where you must de-pressurize an aircraft after you land before you can open the doors. Peter On Dec 6, 2008, at 1:16 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Lima Peru is on the coast at maybe 150ft altitude and the mountains aren't real close. You

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Center of lift moves from the wings to the front of the intakes as the shock waves form there. Seems the sfift is very dramatic, so the pumps are huge -- they move a LOT of fuel up into the tail, I think. Something on the order of 100,000 gal/min. Peter On Dec 6, 2008, at 3:06 PM, E M

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
It's due to the semimonocock structure (the skin carries a lot of the load), and likely, most of the pictures you're seeing are of the aircraft sitting on the ground with fuselage loading different from the more important/critical phase - in flight. Most of those wrinkles you see on the ground

Re: [MBZ] Move 'em out

2008-12-06 Thread RELNGSON
..Its getting cold, do I need to use Mobile 1 in all my cars?.. Dunno about the cars, but shot over ice with a twist will do wonders for your early morning privy visit. RLE ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now.

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
Shorter tail - vertical stabilizer shorter by 7 feet than earlier models. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 4:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed The skin

Re: [MBZ] Clarabelle

2008-12-06 Thread RELNGSON
..I love the look of the old Caravelle.  How could you not love those cool cabin windows. :-).. Harrah's Casino owned one of those things and reduced it to scrap at the Lake Tahoe airport long ago. RLE ** Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread E M
Ah, thanks Wilton. Yes, most pictures I have are of the plane on the ground. I guess it really was designed to spend most of its life in the air. So in ways, is a BUFF under greater stress when parked than when flying? Ed 300E 2008/12/6 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's due to the

Re: [MBZ] DC vs MD

2008-12-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Douglas was behind the curve pretty badly by then, having bet heavily on propellor driven aircraft in the late 50's, so the DC-9 was a rush response to the 727, nowhere near as advanced a design. Not a bad design, just one with much of a market, Peter On Dec 6, 2008, at 3:27 PM, [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
On the BUFF, sitting ANYWHERE (even here in NC at 110 feet) with engines running, ya better make sure cabin is depressurized and pilot's window is open before unlatching crew entrance hatch, otherwise, hatch can blow off (many have) and injure anybody under it (usually ground crew). Wilton -

Re: [MBZ] Clarabelle

2008-12-06 Thread E M
Shame. I always thought it was a lovely looking aircraft. I have a number of pictures of it, and I think it looks as good parked as it does in the air. Ed 300E 2008/12/6 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ..I love the look of the old Caravelle. How could you not love those cool cabin windows. :-)..

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Allan Streib
There's also the old trick for rusted nuts and bolts -- heat them up, then touch a candlestick to the parts. Suppsedly the wax will wick into the crevices and help loosen things up. Allan Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The prechambers in the head originally on my 200D 2.4 were a bear.

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Rich Thomas
That is the CP (center of pressure) and you need to keep the CG and CP apart (unless you have really good fly-by-wire computers between the pilot and the control surfaces). ---R E M wrote: On the Concorde, I've read the CG really moves a lot as it approaches the sound barrier, so it requires

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread Rich Thomas
The structure is actually stronger in buckling mode when the skin panels start to deform a bit. --R Wilton Strickland wrote: It's due to the semimonocock structure (the skin carries a lot of the load), and likely, most of the pictures you're seeing are of the aircraft sitting on the ground

[MBZ] Brazilian Ford plant

2008-12-06 Thread RELNGSON
Subject:  Ford Assembly Plant In Brazil - Very  interesting video This is a video of a new Ford plant in  Brazil.  One look at this and you will be able to tell why there will probably never be another one built in the USA .        

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread Wilton Strickland
Certainly stressed in different ways, anyway. You also reminded me why Air Force can plan to use the H model BUFF another 30 to 40 years. Like a truck, aircraft are built to haul things - especially large airliners and bombers - they're built to FLY. Some 747's for example, have well over

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread E M
When I see the buckling on a parked BUFF, I can't help but think of how we used to bend a Coke can back and forth as kids, until it failed and we could easily rip it in two. Amazing to think how many times the skin on a BUFF can go through this cycle of having it's skin buckled and still survive!

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread E M
I really am loving this thread!! :-) Ed 300E 2008/12/6 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shorter tail - vertical stabilizer shorter by 7 feet than earlier models. Wilton - Original Message - From: Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'

Re: [MBZ] Brazilian Ford plant

2008-12-06 Thread E M
Great video and plant. Makes me almost want to buy another Ford, almost. :-) Ed 300E 2008/12/6 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ford Assembly Plant In Brazil - Very interesting video This is a video of a new Ford plant in Brazil. One look at this and

[MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs and drives GREAT. Seems like it might have more power than the wacko 300E, but maybe its just because I am used to driving a 190D. This also has the chrome bumper trim and such, where as the older models do not. This is basically going

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread E M
Could you explain a bit more please Rich? Ed 300E 2008/12/6 Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] That is the CP (center of pressure) and you need to keep the CG and CP apart (unless you have really good fly-by-wire computers between the pilot and the control surfaces). ---R E M wrote: On the

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I was actually wondering that myself because I have been seeing those things, in good shape, selling for under 2k lately, sometimes well under 2k. Luther wrote: Speaking of 603 issues, did you ever get your son's car running correctly? Luther OK Don wrote: Is the head off? If so, perhaps

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont usually spend the money on M1 anyway because I never keep the long enough to enjoy the extended drain on them. OK Don wrote: Not if you don't drive them which is most of yours On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 12:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its getting cold, do I

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so tell me about this BG again, and where I can get it. Luther wrote: Or BG, it's cheaper :) Luther -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think its got bottom end problems, you need a whole new engine. OK Don wrote: NO - it seemed to be running better with some highway miles on it, but now that it's colder, it's worse. Still rough idle and blows white smoke at low RPMs. Timing is within specs - just. On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at

Re: [MBZ] AA

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
ok, I am asking Rich Thomas wrote: 727s will squat down on the tail if you forget to turn on the trim pumps when refueling. Don't ask how I know that. Or go ahead and ask. --R -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] Block heater works

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so just the natural circulation with the heater going was enough to keep the windshield clear without the engine or blower running? Curt Raymond wrote: After realizing yesterday I didn't know if the block heater in my 240D worked or not I figured I'd better find out so last night before bed I

Re: [MBZ] Clarabelle

2008-12-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Pretty, but not a very successful design. I think American used them for a while without a major incident, but nearly every other airline that had them crashed at least one. There were a number of performance problems (mostly lack of power at low speed and unstable handling) and not

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread E M
I've read that it's really the cycles that age an airframe, or a pressurized airframe anyway? DC3's last forever. Do they keep BUFFs in the air for extended periods of time with midair refueling, or are they usually landed between refuelings? Ed 300E 2008/12/6 Wilton Strickland [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] M1

2008-12-06 Thread RELNGSON
..I dont usually spend the money on M1 anyway because I never keep the long enough to enjoy the extended drain on them... It's not just that but wanting to take the best care possible of an engine you value. I do a lot of under five mile trips so I change my M1 and filter every 5K miles.

Re: [MBZ] wrong size tires

2008-12-06 Thread E M
Since getting the benz a couple of years ago now, I've been using Shell Rotella with pretty good results. What made me decide to use it was the higher levels of zink. The car gets a lot of city driving, and it has a lot of miles, so I change quite often. I can never to find the deals on Mobil 1

Re: [MBZ] 560SL

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
There's NO accounting for taste --- On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 1:10 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was at Lowes this morning and parked near this sweet silver 560SL that looked brand new, interior was perfect blue, paint perfect, but it had a set of wire wheels with big center spinners

[MBZ] Is this a factory color?

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
Damn - that's tempting. What color, year? On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 4:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs and drives GREAT. Seems like it might have more power than the wacko 300E, but maybe its just because I am used to

Re: [MBZ] M1

2008-12-06 Thread Tom Hargrave
I disagree. Studies have been done that prove that synthetic oil does not lubricate any better than DINO oil. The two areas where synthetic oils are superior over DINO oils are temperature range and change interval. The temperature range superiority comes into play in the North where you have a

Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?

2008-12-06 Thread Tom Hargrave
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Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
I think it might be invisible cracks in the head - it's loosing coolant - just a bit, but I don't see any leaks. Another engine is probably less $ than a head. Might be less work as well. I want the engine out of the SDL I traded you --- On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 4:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Block heater works

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
It worked that way with my 115s - set full heat and full defrost - run the block heater, and the windshield would be mostly clear, unless there was a lot of ice. even then, it was easier to scrape off. On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 4:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so just the natural

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
89, its red with palamino OK Don wrote: Damn - that's tempting. What color, year? On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 4:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs and drives GREAT. Seems like it might have more power than the wacko 300E, but

Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
that car is fugly Tom Hargrave wrote: There's a difference between ugly fugly.. 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, December 06, 2008 4:47 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] HELP! OM603 Stuck prechamber

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I wish I kept that car, I sold it cheap enough I shoudl have just kept it for the engine. OK Don wrote: I think it might be invisible cracks in the head - it's loosing coolant - just a bit, but I don't see any leaks. Another engine is probably less $ than a head. Might be less work as well. I

Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?

2008-12-06 Thread John Freer
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Re: [MBZ] Block heater works

2008-12-06 Thread Curt Raymond
T'would appear so. It wasn't completely clear but one pass with the windshield wipers cleared it. I had to scrape the Ranger... I should have gotten a picture... Maybe I'll do it again tonight, we're supposed to have snow, maybe it'll make for an even greater difference. -Curt Date: Sat, 06

Re: [MBZ] M1

2008-12-06 Thread Allan Streib
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I disagree. Studies have been done that prove that synthetic oil does not lubricate any better than DINO oil. Marshall always claimed that M1 reduced chain stretch to nearly negligble levels. Allan -- 1983 300D ___

[MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well little Tommy just got done looking at said car for me. Overall nice shape. Said the valve cover is broken right above the chain, cant remember if he said on drivers or passenger side. Said there is a whole there and you can see that the chain is still intact and not broken. So, what do

Re: [MBZ] Is this a factory color?

2008-12-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: mint green with matching hubcabs and upholstery http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/945669556.html That's more mustard than mint in my opinion. Is it a MBUSA car with euro lamps, or is it unofficially imported from someplace where that's a common color? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-06 Thread Hendrik Fay
Probably some rats got under the bonnet/hood and chewed a hole in the rocker cover. Either that or a piece of the upper guide rail broke off. Question is can the rocker cover be welded up or is replacement the only option? Many years ago I managed to break a inner primary chain

Re: [MBZ] OT - BUFF stuff for Ed

2008-12-06 Thread Bill R
Wilton, you do realize that for some of us - ok, me - the idea of you transporting cargo in the buff was sort of interesting. Your story was good also. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Saturday, December 06,

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-06 Thread Rich Thomas
He'll flip the Caddy and buy the 300E. You watch. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I took my latest 300E out for a little spin today. Runs and drives GREAT. Seems like it might have more power than the wacko 300E, but maybe its just because I am used to driving a 190D. This also has the

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
Can it be turned over by hand? On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well little Tommy just got done looking at said car for me. Overall nice shape. Said the valve cover is broken right above the chain, cant remember if he said on drivers or passenger

Re: [MBZ] My latest cheap 300E

2008-12-06 Thread OK Don
Pictures and price? And while you're at it, we haven't seen any pictures of the youngest son in a while either --- On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 5:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 89, its red with palamino -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting,

Re: [MBZ] 119 timing chain update

2008-12-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, laptop
yea, it can actually turn over by starter apparantly. Tom said the battery was low but it actually fired a little bit OK Don wrote: Can it be turned over by hand? On Sat, Dec 6, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well little Tommy just got done looking at said car

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