Odd question, but does the W123 trunk seal so well that it won't let
water
*out*?
You mean if it's a swimming pool and slopping out of the top,
or do you wonder if it has drains in the floor? (It should.)
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No, all he needs to do is wire a normally-closed microswitch in series
with the down switch. When the window hits the microswitch, it will
open
and unground the motor wire, just like releasing the console switch
does.
And, as has already been stated, permanently lock the window
in the down pos
Hello gang,
Just a note of encouragement for others considering the replacement of the
upper ball joint/guide joint on a W107/114/115. This is a relatively easy job,
maybe 2 hours per side with diddling around, 30 minutes of actual labour. Note
that, while it is theoretically possible to replac
On Tue, 6 Apr 2010 00:05:20 -0400 John Reames
wrote:
> Umm the motors only have two wires; the switches are polarity
> reversing switches with "off" holding both lines hot... If you
> interrupt either line, it will go down and not come back up.
No, all he needs to do is wire a normally-close
Umm the motors only have two wires; the switches are polarity
reversing switches with "off" holding both lines hot... If you
interrupt either line, it will go down and not come back up.
How about wood blocks in the bottoms of the doors.
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On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:41:03 -0500 OK Don wrote:
> Ah - forgot that.
>
> On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, so
> > it is not so simple.
Actually, I think he's in South Africa, not Austra
On Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:57:00 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
wrote:
> I have a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220-D Diesel 4door Car. This car is
> complete all window glass and complete interior. Car doesnt run or
> drive, but motor is all there. Call 903-421-2621 or 903-814-0254.
He sure is!
Craig
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Ah - forgot that.
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 10:11 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, so it is
> not so simple.
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Easy to say in the US, but I believe Peter is in the land of OZ, so
it is not so simple.
Someone on the list bought and used that tool to install new boots.
Who was that and what is the website where you buy the tool and
boots?I think it is dieselgiant.com but their website is down
right
Yeah, that's good; I may do that.
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 126 rear window lift again
Install micro switch to trigger jsut before bottom to disconnect the down
wire?
On Mo
> So, now you can restore it as an antique. ;<)))
>
> Wilton
Sadly, with the exception of the Dino, Fiats are pretty much un-collectable.
Fiat Dino
http://www.dinospider.com/
http://www.vast.com/cars/used-for-sale-Fiat.Dino/location-unknown--unknown
http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1
> > I have a 1974 Fiat X/19 project that has been sitting since 1978 or '79
>
> Stored in a controlled environment, or is it ready to sweep up with a broom
> and
> brush it into the dustbin like my 1975 Civic restoration project? (it was my
> first car, and had already been rust repaired and r
Hi ,
Sorry I can't help you on the gator bellowing, but your story reminded me of my
favorite Florida gator story.
We used to visit the inlaws when they wintered near St Petersburg Florida.
Inevitably there would be a gator story in the St Pete Times.
A man was working in a war
Install micro switch to trigger jsut before bottom to disconnect the down
wire?
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> WILTON wrote:
>
>> I agree wholeheartedly. I don't have any problem stopping it wherever or
>> anywhere between full up and full down; I probably would not even h
Rick Knoble wrote:
I need to, I probably have 20 or 30 cars I need to finish. Some have
been on hold for 12 years or more, simple engine swaps.
I have a 1974 Fiat X/19 project that has been sitting since 1978 or '79
Stored in a controlled environment, or is it ready to sweep up with a broom
Buy new shafts from Rusty - they were less than the used from from the local
MB salvage yard 9but more than from Kaleb) for the 124.
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 3:50 PM, Peter Merle wrote:
> Besides the complicated boot replacement according to the book is there a
> simplified solution. A friend has
WILTON wrote:
I agree wholeheartedly. I don't have any problem stopping it wherever
or anywhere between full up and full down; I probably would not even
have put it down, but what I need is a SWMBO-proof system. ;<))
Current limiting device to drop the peak torque?
Mitch.
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Subject:1972 Mercedes 220-D - $2500 (Sherman Tx)
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 2010 17:54:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: okieb...@striplin.net
To: okieb...@striplin.net
okieb...@striplin.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.
Please see below for more
So, now you can restore it as an antique. ;<)))
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 8:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - final chance - #22 head
I need to, I probably have 20 or 30 cars I need to finish.
I need to, I probably have 20 or 30 cars I need to finish. Some have
been on hold for 12 years or more, simple engine swaps.
I have a 1974 Fiat X/19 project that has been sitting since 1978 or '79
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I need to, I probably have 20 or 30 cars I need to finish. Some have
been on hold for 12 years or more, simple engine swaps.
Im really thinking about selling off everything that is not 60x, 124, or
140 related.
Rick Knoble wrote:
-Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on SWMBO'
damn, thats a good deal I guess but hell, I need to do about 3 or 4 cars
though. Will you sell me enough to do 4 cars for $199 total?
Rusty Cullens wrote:
They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no
issues. $199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder.
Rusty Cullens
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The cast regulator frames flex too, and might take a permanent flex,
when torqued at the extremes. I "fixed" one in the TD by stomping it
when suspended between two 2x4s.
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On 4/5/2010 5:49 PM, WILTON wrote:
'Pulled the lift mechanism this afternoon. Guess what?! The little
plastic slide
I agree wholeheartedly. I don't have any problem stopping it wherever or
anywhere between full up and full down; I probably would not even have put
it down, but what I need is a SWMBO-proof system. ;<))
Meanwhile, it's reassembled and working.
Wilton
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From:
There uses to be some PoS (not point of sale!) split boot kits that
you could get at your local McParts...
Avoid them.
Lubrication is (permanently) enclosed within the boot at assembly; it
is precisely measured
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> Peter Merle wrote:
> Besides the complicated boot replacement according to the book
> is there a simplified solution. A friend has had two boot
> failures in quick succession and up to no we have just
> replaced entire shaft from a scrap yard but supply is
> limited. Does the joint get lubrica
> Allan Streib wrote:
> I doubt Home Depot's Chinese stuff is remarkably better than
> HF's. Several folks on this list have stated that their
> "Pittsburgh" hand tools are quite good for the price.
I have a 3/4 inch drive ratchet with the Pittsburgh name I
bought many years ago - when Harbor Fre
Rich Thomas writes:
> I don't think HD carries the same brands as HF, all of HF stuff (with
> a few minor exceptions, and they might be counterfeit) is Chicago
> Electric or Pneumatic or something else Chicago (and maybe
> Pittsburgh?).
The "name brand" tools that HF sells are almost always refu
WILTON wrote:
Maybe I can adjust it so it doesn't go down
quite so far or do something to it so it doesn't make that little move
inward.
I hope I'm wrong, but I believe the window stops moving when the motor stalls,
and the warpage you see is the buildup of stress as the motor hits maximum
t
'Pulled the lift mechanism this afternoon. Guess what?! The little plastic
slide I replace 'bout 10 years ago is broken; 'hasn't been used much,
either, but I did notice that when the lift arm reaches bottom, the end of
it moves inward (toward inside of car) putting a shear(side) force on the
Besides the complicated boot replacement according to the book is there a
simplified solution. A friend has had two boot failures in quick succession
and up to no we have just replaced entire shaft from a scrap yard but
supply is limited. Does the joint get lubricated from the diff?
Peter
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On Apr 5, 2010, at 14:50, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
THanks! I am going to go
That doesn't sound like something that he'd be able to do today...
Maybe he can get to it tomorrow ;)
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On Apr 5, 2010, at 13:56, "Rick Knoble" wrote:
-Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on SWMBO's n
There's a ~3/4" drain in each of those wells - with a rubber boot to keep
stuff from the road coming in through them They'd drain water though -
as long as leaves, maps, gloves, etc aren't covering them.
YMMV
LarryT
91 300D
78 240D
OilAnalysis Time?
Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Post
Rusty Cullens wrote:
If you have 3 feet of water in there it will come out somewhere, trust me.
The passenger cabin?
Is a 123 line a 116 in that the wells behind the back wheels can fill with
liquid to several inches deep?
Mitch.
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I wouldn't think so. Isn't there a gap where the 2 ends of the seal don't
quite meet at the bottom? In any case the 2 drains should provide adequate
venting for each other. If it doesn't drain then the drains are likely
clogged. I use a bamboo chopstick from below to clear them.
Greg
-Ori
If you have 3 feet of water in there it will come out somewhere, trust me.
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From: "Ed Booher"
To: "Merce
motor mounts $25.00 each, v/c gasket $6.35
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Odd question, but does the W123 trunk seal so well that it won't let water
*out*?
EdB
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On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 2:25 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
> Brand new Bosch $243.75 each. Complete with all bulbs, connectors and
> instructions. Right here. Right now. What are you waiting for?
Money ... unfortunately both the lights and the bumpers are luxury items.
Right now I need two motor moun
THanks! I am going to go up today and take out the splitter. It is
4 out, so that is a significant loss. I know on old BNC network
cabling and SCSI you always had to have a terminator, but I never
heard of it for tv until last night. I knew someone on here would
have answers!
Yep, you ar
I put a PCT powered splitter/amplifier on my cable system which solved
problems well.
Greg
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On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Sunday, April 04, 2010 8:50 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re:
Brand new Bosch $243.75 each. Complete with all bulbs, connectors and
instructions. Right here. Right now. What are you waiting for?
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Does anyone know what these license bolts on the W123 are like? Mine do not
tighten, just spin. Told they are the "new type" and that as such they will
need to be cut off, and a new set basically "riveted" into place.
EdB
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Anyone know of a place to get the W123 Euro headlamps affordably? Thinking
I'd prefer the look over the U.S. dual rounded type.
EdB
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-Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on SWMBO's nerve)
Heck, I've got projects older than some people on this list.
I've thought about getting Kaleb to start a procrastination help email list,
but I've been putting it off...
Rick
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Hey Guys,
Thinking about getting some W123 Euro style bumpers. Has anyone on list
installed the Euro bumpers on a U.S. spec W123? Is it a simple bolt up and
go process? Do I need to weld in brackets that aren't there on the U.S.
version? Etc.
Also, on a related note, I found a set of front and re
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 1:25 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
> -Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on SWMBO's nerve)
Don't we all?
EdB
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Just catching up, was in CT and NY but did not get into PA.
Kevin, I assume the body is rusty? I'll shut up now and keep reading
and probably find out that Kaleb or someone else has snapped it up...
-Max (who STILL has a project in the garage getting on SWMBO's nerve)
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Yep, you are at best (ideal, no loss theoretical) going to halve the
output power for each doubling or fraction thereof; this works out to
3dB loss. In practice most splitters are between 3.5 and 4.0dB loss.
What you should see is that 2 outputs will have 3.5-4.0 loss; 3 outs
will have one
both cars take same kit. these kits come with sleeves in them so if you have
an older version you leave sleeve in, if you have the newer version you
punch the sleeve out.
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I believe we're here
Bob R
On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 8:22 AM, R A Bennell wrote:
> No posts since Friday??
>
> Randy
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Rusty Cullens wrote:
Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00.
The hardware includes the special bolts to put new links on old cars?
Do W124 and W201 take the same kit, or just the same price?
Mitch.
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No posts since Friday??
Randy
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On 4/5/2010 9:42 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no
issues. $199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder.
Very, very tempting. Will need to look into Sportline upgrades, which
are obviously not going to be covered by your special. ;) I think the
S
They are legit no name brand. I have sold hundreds of them with no issues.
$199.00 versus $510.76 Lemforder.
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On 4/5/2010 9:09 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote:
Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00.
Are they legit OEM parts or no-name brand?
John
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Read the special dude. It is a COMPLETE kit. $199.00.
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From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
To: "Mercedes Discussio
Rusty/Tom got all the mounting hardware I needed to remount my 240D
compressor.
Harry
I've looked all over and can't find any nuts and bolts descriptions of
this job except for the MB disc.
All help much appreciated.
Thanks,
Gerry Archer
'83 300D and 240D
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Rich Thomas wrote:
YOW! Gator bellow #2 is what I heard! I might not be poking around out
there for awhile. Thanks for digging that up.
I didn't know that alligators purred. Or was it snoring?
Mitch.
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I read last night that adding a splitter cuts the strength
significantly. I hooked up a 4 way splitterin the attic, so I think
the first thing to do is to take that out and connect the antenna to
only one tv. (that is all she has anyway.) Then I will try boosting
the signal, if nee
Hmmm, dodging SAM over Hanoi vs. purchasing Olds diesel, hmmm... I'll
take the diesel!
-Max
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YOW! Gator bellow #2 is what I heard! I might not be poking around out
there for awhile. Thanks for digging that up.
--R
On 4/4/2010 11:59 PM, archer wrote:
U.S.Fish and Wildlife have this site:
http://www.fws.gov/video/sound.htm
Gerry Archer
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The rutting season (for deer) will be in the fall, now is when new fawns
are or will shortly be born, so I don't think buck snorting is what
you've got.
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I snapped one on a front shock ages ago, during the tightening phase. I
suspect it had a casting flaw - the bit stuck in the control arm was
only finger tight and came out with no problem at all, so I re-used one
of the old screws.
Rear sub-frame bushings are fun, unless your car is stricken with
Don't the 126's have little tease fittings on the hinges? They should
look like shallow cups (conical inside) with a ball in the bottom...
Use a mini grease gun with a conical tip "needle" end (like is used
for zero fittings in tight locations) with a pipe (as opposed to a
hose) between th
I've looked all over and can't find any nuts and bolts descriptions of this
job except for the MB disc.
All help much appreciated.
Thanks,
Gerry Archer
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