OK the trailer guy sent me a copy of the trailer title, which says
"Capacity (if commercial) 7000lb" and says that the trailer is 100% a
7000lb trailer. The mystery still remains of why it is stamped "Do
not exceed 5000lb Gross Weight" on the frame (which is not the hitch).
Maybe the Chinese
If I had a pressure bleeder I'd be done by now. Wish I'd thought of
that in advance...
Not really. You need to pump fluid in the _bottom_ of the
clutch system. And where does the fluid come out? Into the
_bottom_ of the brake reservoir. And if it's already pretty
full? The very best method
Kelly Blue Book lists it at $3300 for EX from private person -- so they're
asking list, as usual for a dealer. Retail value in EX is $4600.
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote:
> Pretty color
>
> --R
>
>
> On 11/18/2010 10:14 PM, Allan Streib
Pretty color
--R
On 11/18/2010 10:14 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
For that many miles, yeah I'd think so. Unless it's been kept up, it likely
will need a lot of rejuvenating.
Allan
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:43 -0700, "Bob Rentfro" wrote:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
prob
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:57:22 -0500 Fred Moir
wrote:
> Curt.
> A small brake fluid filled pressure vessel, just a few psi., would work
> too. Just enough pressure to move the fluid up from the slave to the
> master. 10-15 psi?
Yes, 10 - 15 psi will work well.
Craig
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On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:38:50 -0800 Alex Chamberlain
wrote:
> On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Allan Streib
> wrote:
> > I don't buy ethanol-cut gasoline which may have something to do with
> > it.
> >
>
> Some of us don't have that choice, unless we buy avgas.
>From what a fellow at our local
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:55:40 -0500 Allan Streib
wrote:
> Indiana titles trailers and campers. Not sure if this is universal in
> all states.
Colorado (where our utility trailer was made), Texas, and New Mexico
register and plate trailers.
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For that many miles, yeah I'd think so. Unless it's been kept up, it likely
will need a lot of rejuvenating.
Allan
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:43 -0700, "Bob Rentfro" wrote:
> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
>
> probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper, right?
>
> Bob R
>
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper, right?
Bob R
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Something that would hold half a cup to a cup, held a foot above the
brake master, connected to the (open) slave bleeder no pressure
needed. gravity will do it. A valve or pinch clamp on the hose is
nice, but not necessary.
I am thinking of the ol "merican type fuel filter as a canister.
Curt.
A small brake fluid filled pressure vessel, just a few psi., would work
too. Just enough pressure to move the fluid up from the slave to the
master. 10-15 psi?
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Dieselitis Maximus.
On 11/18/2010 8:46 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
So I hook a small hose to the caliper, open t
If I had a pressure bleeder I'd be done by now. Wish I'd thought of that in
advance...
I looked in the FSM and other than the maintenance procedure where you look for
leaks I couldn't find anything on the clutch system.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:58:45 -0600
From: Mountain Man
To: Merce
So I hook a small hose to the caliper, open the bleeder, let the hose fill
(which purges the air) then hook it to the clutch, secure them with something,
open the clutch bleeder and go pump the brakes?
Could I not also fab up a simple pressure bleeder with a suitable pressure
vessel (metal oil
Curt wrote:
> Anybody happen to know the procedure to bleed the clutch on a '78 240D?
We did it a year ago in my 1984 240D - it might be the same system as the '78?
As Fred sez - it is part of the brake system. There is an adjustment
to be made in installing the master - an eccentric bolt allows
Curt, et al.
I believe that the accepted procedure is to use the brake circuit to
reverse bleed the clutch using a piece of flexible tubing between the
caliper and slave bleeders.
AFAIK.
Corrections?
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
On 11/18/2010 7:11 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Anybody happen
Easy enough to take it out and check.
It is easy to bend one of them R&Ring the engine!
Much better thing to fix that a new ball joint. Reminds me to check
mine, something it clunking up there again.
Peter
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A mobile home or a travel trailer? HUGE difference.
Travel trailers are regularly made into utility trailers around here, no big
deal.
Mobile home axles are considered single use throwaway items. That said some
guys use them for years and don't die...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:01:37 -06
Anybody happen to know the procedure to bleed the clutch on a '78 240D?
I messed around with mine today, the master cylinder was the issue. I figured
that after I pulled the slave and realized the one in the car was better than
the one from my parts car...
The plunger at the top of the master ca
My NC trailer title and reg. card are ZACKLY the same as my car titles and
reg. cards.
Wilton
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From: "Allan Streib"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 6:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer
"Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTI
darn!!
On 11/18/2010 2:01 PM, Fred Moir wrote:
Not min e etc.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
Original Message
Subject: 1997 Mercedes Benz DIESEL - $1895 (Somerville)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:51:28 -0800 (PST)
From: fred.s...@yahoo.com
To: fred.s...@veriz
"Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310"
writes:
> Did you get the original title? I've never heard of a trailer title -
> probably not the same as a vehicle title?
Indiana titles trailers and campers. Not sure if this is universal in
all states.
Allan
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anyone know where to find one of these?
The 82 Ltd (the small one) with a 3800 that I worked on had it go into the
side of the ai
I bought it in NC, did not have to pay sales tax (or tax/reg feel
here)!! They will send me the title.
--R
On 11/18/2010 5:46 PM, WILTON wrote:
I have a North Carolina trailer title and a registration card.
Wilton
- Original Message - From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTI
The 82 Ltd (the small one) with a 3800 that I worked on had it go into the side
of the air cleaner into a extra little filter (I think they actually called it
a PCV filter)
I suspect that the net effect is not dissimilar to the breather tube in our
benzes going into the air intake...
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I have a North Carolina trailer title and a registration card.
Wilton
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From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer
Did you get the original title
Some states require trailers to be registered and plated -- fortunately
here in SC the smart people have not yet figured out that source of
revenue for the state so we don't have to register trailers so the title
is a bit superfluous for now, but if I ever move or sell it...
I'm gonna call the
I think you are correct. I rebuilt a 302 in a 1980 Ltd a number of years
back and I think it had what he is referring to. I had not really
thought of that. I thought he was referring to some aftermarket item. I
guess maybe he is - an effort to avoid the original setup by having it
act like a r
Frod had them up through at least 82 or 83 on the 3800 V6 and 5.0 V8
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On Nov 18, 2010, at 15:44, "Mike Gildea" wrote:
> Sounds like maybe a crankcase ventillation system. Some had oil filler caps
> with hoses that co
There is a ball-bearing check valve at the bottom which only allows oil to flow
downwards. If the tube is meant to unscrew, it will likely have a bolt-head on
the outside of the cap.
Maybe you can find some solvent which will work on the plastic that you
found... And let it soak in the tube si
Did you get the original title? I've never heard of a trailer title -
probably not the same as a vehicle title?
Can you get an independent opinion from a shop like Corbin's here in
Charleston? They see just about everything trailer related, probably
will tell you the truth as they have no dog in
> ...Maybe Roger can start a foundation to provide all Mercedes owners
> with free monogrammed key fobs. That way nobody would have to suffer the
> inhumanity of using a yellow
> key tag to identify one MB key from another...
>
>
> You just don't get it, do you?
>
When you take your car in for
Sounds like maybe a crankcase ventillation system. Some had oil filler caps
with hoses that connected to the carbs air filter housing. The other end of
the system went to a PCV . This would be a negative pressure type system
back in the 60`s or late 50`s on American iron.. Hot Rod shops proba
OK the trailer guy sent me a copy of the trailer title, which says
"Capacity (if commercial) 7000lb" and says that the trailer is 100% a
7000lb trailer. The mystery still remains of why it is stamped "Do not
exceed 5000lb Gross Weight" on the frame (which is not the hitch). I
think my hypothe
LWB250 wrote:
If anyone knows someone (CPA, attorney) that does social security work, drop me
a note off-list.
I have an issue regarding an employer and SS withholding that I need some
professional advice on. I am willing to pay for the consult - I am not looking
for a freebie.
Generally
If anyone knows someone (CPA, attorney) that does social security work, drop me
a note off-list.
I have an issue regarding an employer and SS withholding that I need some
professional advice on. I am willing to pay for the consult - I am not looking
for a freebie.
Thanks,
Dan
Not min e etc.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
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Original Message
Subject:1997 Mercedes Benz DIESEL - $1895 (Somerville)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:51:28 -0800 (PST)
From: fred.s...@yahoo.com
To: fred.s...@verizon.net
{email} has forwarded you this craigslis
What do you think a safe load might be? Is it reasonable to base it upon
the original plate on the trailer? It all looks reasonably heavy duty to
me. I think the original gross weight was about 5,000#. It has the white
steel spoked wheels with the red pinstripe. Electric brakes on all 4
wheels.
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R A Bennell wrote:
So what do you think about a trailer made from a mobile home? I happen
to have a 23 foot Prowler with tandem axles and electric brakes that is
going to be stripped to the bare frame.
Oh, a camping trailer. There is a fellow nearby who buys old campers for scrap,
strips the
t; the name of this item and the name given to this type of flexible tube.
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> Jerry
> '82 240D
> Not old enough to have a road draft tube.
>
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R A Bennell wrote:
Where are you and how cold does it get? I am in Canada and the fuel may
be somewhat different but I can say that I have had little or no issue
with fuel over the winter months even if I don't put stabiliser in it. I
assume that to be an issue of the cold. When cold, it does n
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Allan Streib wrote:
> I don't buy ethanol-cut gasoline which may have something to do with it.
>
Some of us don't have that choice, unless we buy avgas.
Alex
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As a counterpoint I don't use any additives and have never had any issues with
small engines stored over the winter, with no special preparation. I don't buy
ethanol-cut gasoline which may have something to do with it.
Allan
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:10 -0800, "Curt Raymond" wrote:
> I've had te
I've had terrible luck with Stabil, after 1-2 years on the shelf (in a sealed
bottle) the stuff breaks down and makes little clots which plug carbs like
glue. What do you use to stabilize your fuel stabilizer?
I've had excellent luck with POR-15's fuel stabilizer but its pretty spendy.
I've hea
So what do you think about a trailer made from a mobile home? I happen
to have a 23 foot Prowler with tandem axles and electric brakes that is
going to be stripped to the bare frame. I don't see it as being capable
of hauling my car around but I should think it is capable of becoming a
fairly d
Is it possible that the "hitch" has been changed to a lower rated model?
3500# axles are common so I would not be surprised to hear that they
truly are such. The only way you are really going to know if the frame
is capable is to either use it and watch for trouble or get an engineer
to give yo
Where are you and how cold does it get? I am in Canada and the fuel may
be somewhat different but I can say that I have had little or no issue
with fuel over the winter months even if I don't put stabiliser in it. I
assume that to be an issue of the cold. When cold, it does not evaporate
much a
Gerry Archer wrote:
If the filter was made in Asia, that might be the source of the debris.
I once bought oil filters made in India and found that if you bumped
them on a table, small pieces of debris would fall out. I called the
seller who checked his stock and found the same thing, so I ret
I will say this seems to coincide with the work I did on the trans. Also
though I did no work on that side the suspension was unloaded on that
side for some days. Maybe This is the ticket.
-Rolf
On 11/18/2010 06:26 AM, John Reames wrote:
Was there weight on the (front) wheels when you tighten
There is no UCA on the w124. The LCA did have weight on it when I
tightened the bushing bolts. I did think about this as well. Maybe I
should loosen and retighten? The noise is so bad I am pretty sure I am
not going to drive the car after today until I can look at it.
-Rolf
On 11/18/2010 06:
On further inspection of the unit I see "Made in China" stamped on the
hitch area nest to the 5000lb gross weight stamp, but almost covered by
the plate for the jack. h. Talking with the guy he was certain
that the unit had 3500lb axles, and so were the guys who redid the
bearings on it,
If the filter was made in Asia, that might be the source of the debris. I
once bought oil filters made in India and found that if you bumped them on a
table, small pieces of debris would fall out. I called the seller who
checked his stock and found the same thing, so I returned the filters.
L
Now you know why it was traded in.
When I talked to a guy at a trailer place here, he said they
almost never got used ones in to sell. The few that were were
usually bent, or otherwise worn out. People buy trailers and
keep them forever.
I eventually got what I wanted, $800 private sale from a
What is the tube for? What do the holes do?
I think it's how the fine-filtered oil (the bypass filter)
gets back to the pan. The big part of the filter, the coarse
in-line filter, is in series with the oil flow to the bearings.
Can the tube be removed from the cover?
It probably screws in,
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 4:08 AM, wrote:
> My lawn mower always starts on the 1st pull even
> after sitting for 3 or more months. To get the best from it the
> instructions must be followed and the engine allowed to run after Stabil is
> added to let the Stabil get through the fuel lines and
They were Febi, shouldn't be an issue.
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Sent: Wednesday, Nov
Rich Thomas wrote:
Well, it is still a decent trailer and would be quite useful (just not
for hauling cars) and the price was pretty good for it, but it is not
what I actually wanted nor as it was represented. I am sure I can sort
it out, it's just a pain to do so as I got it in NC and I am 25
Well, it is still a decent trailer and would be quite useful (just not
for hauling cars) and the price was pretty good for it, but it is not
what I actually wanted nor as it was represented. I am sure I can sort
it out, it's just a pain to do so as I got it in NC and I am 250mi away...
--R
O
Which car? Engine is probably toast.
Well, maybe not, after reading procedure 18-0999a on page 6 it says that
the center tube (aka return flow pipe) provides finely filtered oil back
into the oil pan. So if this hole was plugged, flow to the engine
bearings is NOT affected, but less oil filterin
I think Loren's right - gross is the whole enchilada (trailer plus
load). My wagon can pull 4500 lbs - I'll take that trailer off your
hands for $500. Can I store it at your place?
-Max
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I'm a believer - use it for boat and other small engines to prevent fuel
problems, and it seems to work pretty well. Sailboat was unused for
four years, fuel was treated with stabilizer. I drained the fuel anyway
and flushed the fuel line to the motor, refilled with fresh gas/oil mix,
and she sta
I'm wondering if one of your new joints failed to get greased prior to
the boot installation? Long shot...
-Max
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Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 4:36 PM
To: Mercedes Discuss
I posted this on the 15th but rec’d no replies – I’ll try again:
The long metal tube attached to the Filter Canister Cover has a hole in the
bottom and a hole near the
top. The upper hole had what appeared to be a piece of plastic-like paper
partly in the hole (like the cellopane on a pack of
Jerry -
Without stabilizer the fuel starts to break down in 20 days or less.
Actually the process begins when the refiners additive starts to wear-off.
I've had excellent luck with Sta-Bil and use it in all of my vehicles that
are not driven regularly. Things like lawn mowers, chain saws, etc
What about repro's of the old leather single key wallet/folder; maybe
fashionable colors (like a certain well known brand of very durable
purses/handbags) for the missus and some more basic colors (black, brown,
oxblood) for the guys?
You could skip the logo if need be... Maybe work with MBCA t
That's one nice thing about the 98+ 210 chassis chunky plastic keys; when
bought they come with a selection of "tabs" for the blade release. I believe
that you get black, grey, blue and a rusty-metal-primer (a la lead oxide)
colored one.
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Was there weight on the (front) wheels when you tightened the uca and lca to
chassis bolts?
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On Nov 17, 2010, at 16:36, Rolf wrote:
> I just replaced most of the front end about a month ago, now that things have
> s
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