Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace the pre-chamber. They are not mild steel, and "repairs" will result in an injector blowing out of the hold. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, Mitch. The head numbers are different between 961 and 962, as are the pre-chambers, sorta, kinda. Geez, I miss Marshall. He would know. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 9:38 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: Is that engine appreciably different from the 602 in a 300D? I think w

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et al. AFAIK the 602.961 inclined pre-chambers are inclined in a different way in a 601.962. Early 961 and 962's Up to engine #3837 are the same, different after. Don't quote me, I so confuzzed. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 9:07 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Is that engine appreciably

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt. I'm always up for a road trip. You may need a psychiatrist after a day or two with me though. Har-de-har-har! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 9:06 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Really? It doesn't even make me chuckle... If I had Bob's car I'd JUMP on this idea. I bet I could even get Fred to r

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
OK Don. Right first time! Hip hip hooray! Someone reads Sanskrit a la Fred. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 8:54 PM, OK Don wrote: FYI - this isn't thte hole in the head - the pre-chamber is inserted into the head, a locking ring holds in the head, and the injector screws into the pre-chamber. I

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rick. All would agree that an "at leisure" welder in the neighborhood would be a very good thing. I don't, however, need a hole filled. These are the (boogered) threads that hold in the injector. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 8:20 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: I doubt that you can helicoil so

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch. True. may be hard to start. The pre-chamber in the head and secure, then using the plastic crap excluder to get the right angle and the wery wery carefully turn the handle. After that I'll probably call Rusty! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/2010 7:23 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Frederick W Moir w

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I'm fine with my 617 in a Ram 50 :) Walt On Jun 18, 2010 9:04 PM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: When it was new and the trans didn't slip my '96 w/318ci and auto trans would do 20mpg on the highway. I don't think 30mpg would be impossible. I think the Frito trucks got the 130hp engines but I'm given t

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Is that engine appreciably different from the 602 in a 300D? I think with a 87 and a 90-93 OM602 one would have vertical injection and the other inclined, which would mean different heads and prechambers at least. Mitch. ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Peter T. Arnold
A well stocked machine shop would have the tap & h-coil. $50 would be a high price to do the work. -Pete- On 6/18/2010 5:37 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote: Rick, et al. That would be my next guess, although an M22x1.5 helicoil kit may cost as much as a new pre-chamber. Onward and upward. Fred

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Is that engine appreciably different from the 602 in a 300D? -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:59:15 -0400 From: Frederick W Moir To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber Message-ID: <4c1bde23.6040...@verizon.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flo

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Really? It doesn't even make me chuckle... If I had Bob's car I'd JUMP on this idea. I bet I could even get Fred to roadtrip to DC with me and supervise. -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:39:04 -0400 From: Rolf To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!!

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
When it was new and the trans didn't slip my '96 w/318ci and auto trans would do 20mpg on the highway. I don't think 30mpg would be impossible. I think the Frito trucks got the 130hp engines but I'm given to understand its not hard to turn them up to 150hp with the stock ip and turbo and 200+ wi

Re: [MBZ] Front shock diagnosis

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
I should have mentioned that it passes the bounce test and I remember Marshall saying that wasn't valid anyway. The rears are relatively new (2 years), when I first got the car it failed the bounce test on the rear... -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:48:08 -0400 From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAW

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
I hadn't noticed that before. His engineering isn't anything to write home about but the theory is sound... -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:28:05 -0500 From: OK Don To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150 Message-ID:     Content-Type: text/

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Yup, I'd like a mid-size extended but not crew cab, (big enough to tow a 190D) with a small diesel, 150-180hp, 5spd manual trans, tow package with an extra large radiator and heavy duty clutch, 4wd, 25-30mpg. Seems to me something like that is doable... -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:25:32 -0

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread OK Don
FYI - this isn't thte hole in the head - the pre-chamber is inserted into the head, a locking ring holds in the head, and the injector screws into the pre-chamber. I read the problem as being the injector holding htreads inside the pre-chamber. I could have mis-read however. On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 a

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Sounds like a sheared key on the pinion gear or one of the intermediates then. Does the brake turn when the mower is in neutral and the rear wheels are spun? Walt On Jun 18, 2010 8:43 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: Here's what it looks like: http://www.mowergraveyard.com/bmz_cache/1/1830004611dd53d

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-18 Thread Allan Streib
Here's what it looks like: http://www.mowergraveyard.com/bmz_cache/1/1830004611dd53d9af4ccf519bbd606b.image.850x386.jpg In that image, the little disk on the left side of the transaxle is the disc brake. It does turn when a gear is engaged. The axles do not turn. Allan -- 1983 300D _

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I'd think that a new one is worth the expense, but that's just my 2 cents. Walt On Jun 18, 2010 8:20 PM, "Rick Knoble" wrote: > I doubt that you can helicoil something as thin as the pre-chamber, but then > again, I've neve... Another thought would be to have the old hole welded up and then d

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Rick Knoble
> I doubt that you can helicoil something as thin as the pre-chamber, but then > again, I've never asked about it. Another thought would be to have the old hole welded up and then drill a new hole and tap it. My local weld shop guy can weld cast iron, aluminum, steel, stainless. He can't weld

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Frederick W Moir wrote: I'm going to try a M22x1.5 bottom tap on it, when the head comes back Can you set it up in a drill press to hold alignment, and turn the chuck by hand, maybe using a chuck key for a handle? It can be fun to get a bottoming tap started straight by hand,, especially if

[MBZ] FOR SALE: 1975 240D

2010-06-18 Thread Tarek Elshenawy
Inquire for details offline if interested. $1,875 Tarek ___ 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/m

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Randy, You are my first real offer - thanks and congratulations! It's gotten so expensive to fly anywhere in Canada from D.C. that we're contemplating meeting with the BIL and family in Minneapolis this summer. How sad is that!?!? I will so miss the Forks market and trips to Brandon et al... ;

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread WILTON
'Sounds like a nice Summer trip. Maybe I should "ease" up that way and let you (and/or Ed) clean, clay, wax, etc., my 2 MB's. ;< BTW, Yes, I do know that Winnipeg is significantly farther from here than Toronto. SWMBO could drop off one at Ed's on the way and retrieve it on the way bac

[MBZ] BP spills coffee

2010-06-18 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread OK Don
I doubt that you can helicoil something as thin as the pre-chamber, but then again, I've never asked about it. On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 4:37 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote: > Rick, et al. > That would be my next guess, although an M22x1.5 helicoil kit may cost as > much as a new pre-chamber. > Onward

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread R A Bennell
Hey Andrew Bring them both to Winnipeg and my son Tom and I will give it a go. We pulled the engine from the big boat last weekend in no time at all. I worked on it for a bit on Saturday afternoon and he worked on it a bit on Sunday morning. Dropped it in the truck and brought it back to the cit

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rick, et al. That would be my next guess, although an M22x1.5 helicoil kit may cost as much as a new pre-chamber. Onward and upward. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel headache #5 On 6/18/2010 5:04 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: I've never had a head for these apart yet, but can you have the machine shop helico

Re: [MBZ] Help with bushing kit configuration for lurch-restraint struts, 1985 300TD

2010-06-18 Thread Euan
Thanks again Max. Image received. Yep, looks like the left-hand diagram all right. The bushes fit in a way altogether different from my guess. Just as well I asked, eh. Hey, your guys are going great guns at the Footie World Cup. If they continue like this, the tournament will become very in

Re: [MBZ] Help with bushing kit configuration for lurch-restraint struts, 1985 300TD

2010-06-18 Thread Euan
andrew Are you swapping out your struts? If so, how did you know you needed to do this? Yes, and no. Yes, I am replacing the struts.But no, I am not doing a take-'em-out-put-'em-in job. My indie threw away my old struts several years ago. He had checked them during an engine-mount replaceme

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
We have the best beer selection in the Nation from low-tax liquor stores within a 2 mile radius of my house. :)) On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Rolf wrote: > If I lived in DC I might be interested but you are lacking the most > fundamental motivator, beer. > > -Rolf > > > On 06/18/2010 04:39

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Rick Knoble
> No, no cracks, just some ham-fisted as...le cross-threaded the injector > and damaged the threads in the pre-chamber. (How do you do that?!!). > I'm going to try a M22x1.5 bottom tap on it, when the head comes back > from the machine shop. Clean and skim. I've never had a head for these apar

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
So ~ 11# of fluid then. Walt On Jun 18, 2010 4:58 PM, "OK Don" wrote: Probably around 1.7 lb./liter On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Probably, what's the... > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_o... -- OK D

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread Rolf
If I lived in DC I might be interested but you are lacking the most fundamental motivator, beer. -Rolf On 06/18/2010 04:39 PM, Rolf wrote: For some reason this is making me laugh so hard I'm hyperventilating. -Rolf On 06/18/2010 04:28 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Here is the deal. I have a

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rolf, et al. No, no cracks, just some ham-fisted as...le cross-threaded the injector and damaged the threads in the pre-chamber. (How do you do that?!!). I'm going to try a M22x1.5 bottom tap on it, when the head comes back from the machine shop. Clean and skim. TTFN Fred Moir Lynn MA On 6/18/

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread OK Don
Probably around 1.7 lb./liter On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Probably, what's the weight per liter of fluid? > > Walt > > On Jun 18, 2010 4:38 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > > Walt Zarnoch wrote: > > > > 147# for TC and tranny wet. TC when pulled off but not drained was 28#

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Probably, what's the weight per liter of fluid? Walt On Jun 18, 2010 4:38 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: > > 147# for TC and tranny wet. TC when pulled off but not drained was 28# So ~110 plus crating for the tranny drained? That's less than I expected. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Rolf
Did it crack? Does it have a bottom? BTDT. On 06/18/2010 01:07 PM, Frederick W Moir wrote: Rusty. That's a generous offer, I'll have to wait a month, budget y'know. The head gasket/vsos/etc, will be ordered on Monday. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel headache #5 On 6/17/2010 4:06 PM, Rusty Cullens wrot

Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread Rolf
For some reason this is making me laugh so hard I'm hyperventilating. -Rolf On 06/18/2010 04:28 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Here is the deal. I have a great 1985 300D turbo diesel engine in my 85 300TD wagon (282 K miles) I would love to give away to someone on this list in exchange for expert

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: 147# for TC and tranny wet. TC when pulled off but not drained was 28# So ~110 plus crating for the tranny drained? That's less than I expected. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
147# for TC and tranny wet. TC when pulled off but not drained was 28# Walt On Jun 16, 2010 9:30 PM, "Walt Zarnoch" wrote: We've got a scale that I can set it on, old cast iron beam ballance affair that still is good to a half pound or so. I'll get the LeBaron moved and give the tranny a mass-

[MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engine!! (sort of)

2010-06-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Here is the deal. I have a great 1985 300D turbo diesel engine in my 85 300TD wagon (282 K miles) I would love to give away to someone on this list in exchange for expertise/labor. The labor would involve 1) removing it from my car so you could have it, and 2) removing a 1985 300TD wagon engine f

Re: [MBZ] Recommended primer for painting a small area

2010-06-18 Thread LarryT
Ask Paintscratch to provide the primer too - that way you'll be sure of getting a compatible primer the wrong primer and it will all be falling off. ;-^ LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -

[MBZ] Recommended primer for painting a small area

2010-06-18 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I've got to grind off some rust on the A-pillar of my '95 E300 and repaint a spot about 3 inches across. I'm going to get some paint from paintscratch.com. What is a good primer to apply to the bare metal? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 326k miles '95 E300 275k miles (project status

Re: [MBZ] Bob Renfro - please contact me ASAP off list

2010-06-18 Thread Bob Rentfro
Contact me at robert.rent...@aps.com On Jun 18, 2010 10:53 AM, "andrew strasfogel" wrote: I can't find his email address. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Uns

[MBZ] Bob Renfro - please contact me ASAP off list

2010-06-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
I can't find his email address. ___ 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okie

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Mitch Haley
R A Bennell wrote: I would like to have the Cummins but really do not need a 3/4 ton or bigger. Same old story. I want a 1/2 ton with a reasonable diesel and it need not be 7 liters. At one time, Frod was supposed to be developing a V-6 version of that generation of PSD for the F150. I think

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-18 Thread WILTON
OK, standing by driver's door. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE? well standing next to the car anyway. WILTON wrote: In background? Where? Wilton -- Kaleb C

Re: [MBZ] Help with bushing kit configuration for lurch-restraint struts, 1985 300TD

2010-06-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Are you swapping out your struts? If so, how did you know you needed to do this? Andre 1983 hard jarring rear ended 1983 300TD Quasi 1985 300TD ISO engine swap to restore SLS On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 7:13 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > Screen shot from EPC is on i

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-18 Thread Frederick W Moir
Rusty. That's a generous offer, I'll have to wait a month, budget y'know. The head gasket/vsos/etc, will be ordered on Monday. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel headache #5 On 6/17/2010 4:06 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: I can do it for $204.00 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz - Origi

Re: [MBZ] Front shock diagnosis

2010-06-18 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
By the time they fail the bounce test, they are long gone. Bounce test: At suspicious corner, use your full body to push up/down several cycles to get the car moving as fast as you can, then stop pushing and see how much it moves. If you get a full up/down cycle, the shock is toast. If it stops

[MBZ] Front shock diagnosis

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Hey, How do you diagnose bad front shocks? My 240D still doesn't drive like it should and lately it feels like the right front is a bit more bouncy than it should be. Thanks Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Dieselhead
buy a Sprinter cab/chassis and put a pickup bed on it. D-C really missed the boat by not offering the sprinter powertrain in the Dogde cab/chassis and by not delivering the Caravan/Grand Caravan with the MB DIesel option. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread OK Don
Is that a fan to cool the T-case, or blades to chop the weeds that could get in there? It souldn't be too hard to build a stronger front T-case mount. I have a freind who'se visiting in Anderson now - I sent this to him, I'll report back if he goes to look at it. On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:22 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Why? Its just a short driveshaft that doesn't have to flex. Divorced transfer cases aren't anything new... -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 11:35:37 -0400 From: Walt Zarnoch To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150 Message-ID:     Content-Type: text

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread R A Bennell
I would like to have the Cummins but really do not need a 3/4 ton or bigger. Same old story. I want a 1/2 ton with a reasonable diesel and it need not be 7 liters. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Allan Strei

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Another thing I hadn't thought of, look at the axles in the wheels, see if one is turning more than the wheel. I've had that before... -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:55:31 -0400 From: "Allan Streib" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle Message-ID: <127687

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread E M
As I said, I missed several posts to this thread, so I'm probably repeating myself. Is the engine seized? Will it turn over when you crank it? If it turns, but won't catch, check for all the simple stuff first. Fuel ? Spark ? Could be as simple as a hunk of crud made its was to the fuel filter

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Allan Streib
Ford makes a decent truck. We had an F150 and it seemed more solid than the Chevy Blazer we had previously (though a better comparison would have been Ranger to Blazer since the Blazer was built on the S10 platform) Though I pulled up next to a new Dodge with a Cummins the other day and that s

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
My vote is on a sheared key/pin. If all forward momentum was not stopped when the shift to reverse happened, and then clutch was let out, "pink", there goes a shear pin/key. Walt On Jun 18, 2010 11:34 AM, "Jim Cathey" wrote: > There's a big collar on the pulley so I can only see about 1/16" of

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread R A Bennell
But MB does not provide a pickup body so what is a fellow supposed to do? Got to be in someone else's chassis and the F150 is as good as anything else for the purpose. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Walt Za

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I was more thinking about the no tail housing and speedo gear still spinning, but yeah, the sheet metal mount is another thing to worry about... Walt, who thinks that's too good a motor for a frod like that... On Jun 18, 2010 11:47 AM, "Jim Cathey" wrote: > That's exactly what Daimler-Chrysler

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Jim Cathey
That's exactly what Daimler-Chrysler should have made, out of the 1500 and the Sprinter powerplant. I could have been seriously tempted by one of those! Or perhaps rather, the Dakota. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.oki

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Jim Cathey
That's exactly what Daimler-Chrysler should have made, out of the 1500 and the Sprinter powerplant. I could have been seriously tempted by one of those! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: That tranny to t-case linkage gives me the screaming heebie jeebies... The driveshaft between the two looks OK from what little I can see, but I have my doubts about the front t-case mount. I hope it isn't 1/8" sheet steel bent into an L. If in doubt, put it in 4 low and

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread R A Bennell
Don't assume the worst until you are able to prove it. An analogy if you will: We were riding down the lake in one of our boats a couple of years back. My younger son was driving. I said something to him and he did not hear me so he cut the throttle back to reduce noise and the engine - a 35HP

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist: Mercedes OM612 in Ford F-150

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
That tranny to t-case linkage gives me the screaming heebie jeebies... On Jun 17, 2010 9:41 AM, "Ed Booher" wrote: Thought this was funny enough to pass on. EdB original link http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1794128919.html";> http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/1794128919

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-18 Thread Jim Cathey
There's a big collar on the pulley so I can only see about 1/16" of the shaft, but it looks like it is turning. So something inside the transaxle has let go, most likely. There are keys and pins inside, as well as outside. The damage may not be all that bad. Only way to know for sure is to l

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: There's a big collar on the pulley so I can only see about 1/16" of the shaft, but it looks like it is turning. So something inside the transaxle has let go, most likely. Or an axle is turning without turning the wheel it's attached to. You didn't have a wheel nut come

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread Allan Streib
Unless you have the time and enjoy the work, it sounds to me like it's a parts car now. You should be able to find a decent replacement, even a nice upgrade, much less money than it will cost to fix this one up, given everything you've listed and now the seized engine. Allan On Fri, 18 Jun 20

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-18 Thread Allan Streib
On Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:14 -0400, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > If it sort of wants to go, that implies that it does shift, so I'd > first look at the input shaft/pulley and the drive axles/hubs for > something stripped or sheared. Yeah that's what it's like. Gears still are there, both forwards and re

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Water pump? Timing chain? -Curt Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:42:08 -0700 From: Bob Rentfro To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work Message-ID:     Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 AC belt is off, alternor can be turned by hand. It;s the engin

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

2010-06-18 Thread Curt Raymond
A replacement transaxle shouldn't be that hard to come by, there are probably only a couple models in existance. Take a picture I've got an oldish (not old by my standards but probably 15-20 years) Lawn Chief that has the same basic system... -Curt Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:05:32 -0400 From: A

Re: [MBZ] Neat, and interesting, new problem. 240D / W123

2010-06-18 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:43:01 -0400 Ed Booher wrote: > Sorry having a vacuum problem, the motor does not shut off with > key, 83 > 240. I am pretty sure I know what the injection pump is under the hood, > but there seem to be three or four vacuum lines running to it? So am > unsure which to p

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
well standing next to the car anyway. WILTON wrote: In background? Where? Wilton -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
But its probably in nice shape otherwise? Its a shame when they get to that point. If the paint and body are in good shape, it might be worth it to fnd a wrecked or rusty car with good parts. What year is it? What color is your seats? Bob Rentfro wrote: The issue is now deciding how much

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread E M
I missed part of the thread, what happened? Did you break the timing chain ? Ed 300E On 18 June 2010 08:33, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 < meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote: > I'd really like to know the root cause, if you're inclined to > investigate. > > -Max > > -Origina

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I'd really like to know the root cause, if you're inclined to investigate. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 7:42 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300D

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread Bob Rentfro
AMEN... Bob r On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 9:53 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: > This '77 300D engine, after many miles of loyal service in the Arizona > desert heat, will now be laid to rest. All 5 pistons and rods are now at > ONE with the crank forever. > > RIP. > > > Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon > >

Re: [MBZ] Help with bushing kit configuration for lurch-restraint struts, 1985 300TD

2010-06-18 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Screen shot from EPC is on its way... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Euan Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2010 11:42 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Help with bushing kit configuration for lurch-restrai

Re: [MBZ] euro 280CE?

2010-06-18 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Come in September and you can join us for the New England MB chowdah fest. And no Fords at that. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okieben

Re: [MBZ] 300D crapped out on way to work

2010-06-18 Thread Peter T. Arnold
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