Thanks for that Don the Aussies didn't know that.
The Aussies would like to thank Mountain Man, Loren & Arleen, Kaleb & Regina &
Don & Doris for taking the time to meet up with us.
We have all really enjoyed the time that we have spent with you all & the
hospitality that you have all shown us has
If "he" means yours truly, I do know the difference between a 300D and 300TD
and doubt i would have made that error (although anything is possible).
On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:21:17 -0400 "WILTON" wrote:
>
> > I think he has a 300D engine (w
We were comparing cities - it turns out that Adelaide and OKC are actually
quite similar, except they have a beach, and we don't.
I was telling them how OKC was once the largest city in land area
[607.0 sq mi (1,572.1 km2)], seems Adelaide [1826.9 km² (705.4 sq mi)] is
larger now! The populations a
On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:21:17 -0400 "WILTON" wrote:
> I think he has a 300D engine (without suspension pump) in a TD; 'wants
> to put in a 300TD engine with suspension pump.
Yes, and he, like many others, calls a 300D that has a turbo a
300TD (Turbo Diesel) instead of 300D, which is what it reall
Matter of fact - they just left - as very shy and retiring lot, it took
Georgia and Zack to keep the conversation going. Photos coming in a seperate
email (will require the list-meister's approval)
On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 7:22 PM, WILTON wrote:
> Have they been there, yet?
>
> Wilton
>
> -
I don't know if you have room but it sounds like you need a slide
hammer
to yank those pins out.
Yeah. I don't have one, though, and I don't think there's any
room for one in there. Maybe if you took the fuel tank out...
-- Jim
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Mid to late 70's Chevy V8s were terrible about roasting starters. As
noted, this won't be the case if you have "vapor lock" in the
injection lines.
I'd lean toward a leak on the suction side of the fuel system. I'm
not familiar with that particular engine, does it have a distributor
typ
Allan Streib wrote:
Forgot to mention it is a Peerless model 601. If anyone happens to have
a working one they'd part with, please email me offlist.
http://www.outdoordistributors.com/peerless/peerless.html
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Have they been there, yet?
Wilton
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Subject: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...
How did the Henifay clan like Tulsa and OKCity visit?
mao
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I think he has a 300D engine (without suspension pump) in a TD; 'wants to
put in a 300TD engine with suspension pump.
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Free W123 300D turbodiesel engi
How did the Henifay clan like Tulsa and OKCity visit?
mao
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There is no rust to speak of. Just one small area behind passenger rear
wheel. None anywhere else. This car has been in CA and AZ ll its life.
Bob R
On Jun 19, 2010 4:35 PM, "Ed Booher" wrote:
How much rust is within her floorpans and ye verily her frame rails?
EdB
On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 10
How much rust is within her floorpans and ye verily her frame rails?
EdB
On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 10:10 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
> Yupnow it's a broke W123. I was thinking of maybe moving into the
> '80's.live wild and get a turbo. Maybe an '85 300D.
>
> What do I now do with this broke on
I don't understand what's going on here, sorry if I need a bit of help on
this one. You have a 300TD with a good engine that you want to remove
... to replace with an engine from a 300TD ???
I know I'm missing something here, but I can't put a finger on it.
EdB
On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 4:28
Peter, It took me a while to get to this due to computer
problems. I guess this was meant for me with the mention of the
Chevy. The van has a new starter. I replaced it and installed the
heat shield that was missing as I also thought that might be one
of the problems. To some extent the starte
On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:50:01 -0400 Allan Streib
wrote:
> Walt Zarnoch writes:
>
> > 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?
>
> No the brake disc does not turn whether
Forgot to mention it is a Peerless model 601. If anyone happens to have
a working one they'd part with, please email me offlist.
Allan Streib writes:
> Removed the transaxle. Drained the oil, there was a lot of metal in the
> oil. Shimmering, like metallic paint. But, my guess is it's never
Jim Cathey writes:
> The trunk (and horse collar) hinge has been squeaking embarassingly
> badly on the 380 SL, and I finally decided to do something about it.
> (Squirting lubricants did no good.) It was a 12 hour nightmare just
> to get it apart.
I don't know if you have room but it sounds l
Removed the transaxle. Drained the oil, there was a lot of metal in the
oil. Shimmering, like metallic paint. But, my guess is it's never been
changed in 25 years so that might not be surprising.
Googled a bit and read about these, apparently they are not hard to work
on but sounds like when yo
Truly a fine example of perseverance! One end of the spring was off in the
SLC I had, I never could get it back where it belonged. The trunk lid would
not stay open of it's own accord.
I saw a few messages from the SL list recently - you might want to post
there as well.
On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 4
Inquire for details offline if interested. $1,875
Tarek
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The trunk (and horse collar) hinge has been squeaking embarassingly
badly on the 380 SL, and I finally decided to do something about it.
(Squirting lubricants did no good.) It was a 12 hour nightmare just
to get it apart. Though y'all might be curious about it:
Sunday, June 13, 2010
I pulled t
On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:51:08 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
> I.m in AZ. Phoenix area. All y'all are back easters except for B1 and
> the NWers.
I'm in New Mexico, but I have enough projects!
Craig
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On Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:48:36 -0400 andrew strasfogel
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> How do you know unless you tell us WHERE you are...
He's in Arizona.
Craig
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On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 9:53 AM, George Larribeau wrote:
>
> I have also looked at using BMW 3 series power seats, the switches are
> integrated into the seats, would need to supply power and fabricate mounting
> brackets ...
>
>
That sounds like a perfectly workable option if you are not particu
I.m in AZ. Phoenix area. All y'all are back easters except for B1 and the
NWers.
Bob R
AZ...
On Jun 19, 2010 12:48 PM, "andrew strasfogel" wrote:
How do you know unless you tell us WHERE you are...
On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 2:31 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
> It lost power while I w...
Walt Zarnoch writes:
> 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?
No the brake disc does not turn whether in gear or neutral.
I jacked up the rear of the mower. If I turn a re
How do you know unless you tell us WHERE you are...
On Sat, Jun 19, 2010 at 2:31 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
> It lost power while I was pulling away from a stop light, when I put it in
> neutral as I was coasting off of the road, the engine instantly stopped.
> Now
> I cannot turn the engine over by
Not Mine etc.
In PA
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-300DT-Mercedes-Diesel-Engine-/190405343696?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c550af9d0
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
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It lost power while I was pulling away from a stop light, when I put it in
neutral as I was coasting off of the road, the engine instantly stopped. Now
I cannot turn the engine over by handeven with a 24" breaker bar on the
27mm socket.
Later today I'm going to take the valve cover off to see
The Front seats in my 300SD are past repair ...(trust me on this)
the Texas summers have killed them and the drivers seat has bad power
motor (striped gear?)
You could consider re-covering them, Rusty sells the covers.
The gears may not be stripped, sometimes the cables pull out
of their socket
I never did hear what was wrong with it?? It could be something less than
melted crank and con rods -
The Kidney Foundation has deals with local junk yards around the country -
the junkyard will pick the car up and take it away - then they part it out
and split the profits with the Kidney Fou
The Front seats in my 300SD are past repair ...(trust me on this)
the Texas summers have killed them and the drivers seat has bad power
motor (striped gear?)
The car has the power seats with 2 memory buttons on the drivers side
and no memory on the passenger side.
I have never used the memory
LWB250 wrote:
Remember that the write-off value is minimal, not that it probably matters.
The IRS has gotten really sticky about this one of late.
It's too old for a trade school to want it for educational purposes.
If you donate it to a charity for resale, I believe the rules limiting your
Public radio stations (check "Click and Clack's web site), Goodwill, among
others. I suspect it may vary on the locality.
Remember that the write-off value is minimal, not that it probably matters.
The IRS has gotten really sticky about this one of late.
Dan
--- On Sat, 6/19/10, Bob Rentfro
Let me begin by saying I will give my broken W123 to anyone who wants to
come and get it. But, since all y'all live so far away from me, who is the
best and most reputable place to donate a broke car to?
Bob R
Still grieving over my loss
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What other car can do a stoppy?
What a sound it makes!
I rode my '82 CB900f to work yesterday, what a difference from taking the 240D.
I was stopped at a light and had one of those jerks that figures he'll run down
the turning lane and get to the front of the pack. Not with 95hp of 4cyl
motorcy
I thought I would be until I dragged a 190D home with my Ranger... It was
everything the Ranger could handle, there was zero safety margin.
I'd guess your Ram 50 is going to turn in some pretty satisfying mileage
numbers but I'd also bet it would have with a stock 4cyl too...
My Dakota handled a
Not your father's ForTwo:
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I am not a psychiatrist but I would go for the adventure.
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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