Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
As it happens, I own 3 GMC buses with 2 stroke detroit engines. None of them sip fuel. Two are 40' long, one is 35' One has the 8V71 NA engine, two have 6V92 TA [6 cylinder, V configuration, 92 cubic inches per cylinder, Turbo, Supercharged, Aftercooled].. all have Allison automatic transmissions. Normal fuel milage is 7.5 MPG. If I push the go peddle hard I can drive that number down to 3 MPG easily at 75 MPH. I bought them to convert to motor homes. Depending on finish choices for style of interior and appointments, it's easy to spend more than $50,000 to do a conversion. If you live in a motor home full time it might somehow balance out the investment, if you only take it out for 2 weeks of vacation a year on a couple trips... the numbers don't look so good. There were only 1000 of the 4501 GMC SenicCruiser buses ever built and although they are classic, the last one was built in 1954 and parts are now scarce. To use one you first need to restore it to servicable.. THEN convert it to a rolling house both pricey propositions. Then again.. if money is no object have fun. You will be noticed every place you go. The old Senics are attention hounds, no doubt. Grant... AZ On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 10:44 PM, Kevin Kraly kr...@comcast.net wrote: Yes, they were originally powered by 2 4-71 Detroit Diesels, but they were later repowered with a Screamin' Jimmy 8V-71. Those weren't known for sipping fuel, but they sure have a nice sound! The big, modern Detroit Diesel Series 60 engines sure do make crazy power and run quietly. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B
I have a '99 Sierra 1500 and I noticed that I got pretty much all the use of the rear brake pads so I went to replace the pads. Caliper pistons were pretty far out so used a c clamp to retract them so the new pads would fit. Seemed like it took way too much pressure with the clamp to retract the pistons into the caliper. I figured a seized piston and popped one out. New style phenolic piston in an aluminum Caliper body. Bore and piston Don't look that bad. Cleaned both up, even took a little 600 paper to the bore and outer circumference of piston. Piston will only go half way into the bore then it stops. This is without the piston seal in its groove. Too little clearance piston to bore. What's going on here? Bore and piston look clean but piston is still very tight in the bore. AFAIK these are original parts from the factory. May be the reason the outer pad wore much faster than the inner pad. Any thoughts? Barry ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B
Barry Stark wrote: Any thoughts? Is there a parking brake in there? ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Motor home again
Craig wrote: On Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:28:28 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: What about a 84 Winnebago 21 ft with 4 cyl Renault turbo diesel engine? What kind of horsepower does it have? 190D 2.2 class. 75hp. What kind of weight does it have? 2 190Ds. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/05/curbside-classic-1985-winnebago-23mpg-lesharo-turbo-diesel-rv/ ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B
Is there any pattern on the face of the piston, like a cross? Sometimes rear calipers have pistons that are screwed back in vice pressed. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net wrote: I have a '99 Sierra 1500 and I noticed that I got pretty much all the use of the rear brake pads so I went to replace the pads. Caliper pistons were pretty far out so used a c clamp to retract them so the new pads would fit. Seemed like it took way too much pressure with the clamp to retract the pistons into the caliper. I figured a seized piston and popped one out. New style phenolic piston in an aluminum Caliper body. Bore and piston Don't look that bad. Cleaned both up, even took a little 600 paper to the bore and outer circumference of piston. Piston will only go half way into the bore then it stops. This is without the piston seal in its groove. Too little clearance piston to bore. What's going on here? Bore and piston look clean but piston is still very tight in the bore. AFAIK these are original parts from the factory. May be the reason the outer pad wore much faster than the inner pad. Any thoughts? Barry_ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] AC BLOWS ICE COLD
No. It got worse fast. Wouldn't hold vac. for 5 minutes. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 9:30 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Now, after nearly $ 500 -- no A/C. That would have bought 50 years of biannual fillups with test refrigerant. -- Jim __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Morgages
Wow, that is pretty good. We just did a refi yesterday at 4.25%, which I though was a good deal. Dropped our payment quite a bit for a shorter term too. --R On 6/24/11 9:10 PM, OK Don wrote: Mean time, my wife went shopping at several local banks, came home approved for a 3.8% loand - I just had to add my signiture to the papers. Fast, pleasant, curtious, nd effecient process (so far). ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers and death rays for cats without registration
Life in the socialist republic! --R On 6/24/11 11:45 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Yeah well in this nanny state the fella is probably in jail for cruelty to cats. On a related note the local council has decided that we have to register our cats http://www.mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=1176 I was in at the council the other day to pay the 500 bucks so they can tell me to remove my truck from my property and I told the lady behind the counter that I was there to register my 300 cats, she just sorta looked at me with that look that only government employees can come up with, anyway so I ask her if there had been anyone in to register their cats, she reckoned 500-600 people had done the right thing and she mentioned that a council on Kangaroo Island and some councils in the states have cat registrations, which I think is just a big fat revenue raising exercise and more draconian big brother hates you sorta stuff. Hendrik who does not own a feline animaland will be taking the big furry...ahmmnh.hamster across the border to a vet Walt Zarnoch wrote: That made my night. You never find that kinda stuff going on stateside... unless it's prefized by hold my beer and watch this that is. Walt On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 10:51 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: If you are having problems with pilfering, try this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8 but you may wanna hook up something more grunty than a water hose ;-) Hendrik who is having fun landscaping WILTON wrote: Just don't leave it sitting out in the back yard and let some sorry SOB walk off with it like SWMBO and I did. Wilton ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers and death rays for cats
He ought to mass produce and market that gizmo! On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: That made my night. You never find that kinda stuff going on stateside... unless it's prefized by hold my beer and watch this that is. Walt On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 10:51 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: If you are having problems with pilfering, try this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8 but you may wanna hook up something more grunty than a water hose ;-) Hendrik who is having fun landscaping WILTON wrote: Just don't leave it sitting out in the back yard and let some sorry SOB walk off with it like SWMBO and I did. Wilton ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Morgages
Jumbo or petite loan? On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Wow, that is pretty good. We just did a refi yesterday at 4.25%, which I though was a good deal. Dropped our payment quite a bit for a shorter term too. --R On 6/24/11 9:10 PM, OK Don wrote: Mean time, my wife went shopping at several local banks, came home approved for a 3.8% loand - I just had to add my signiture to the papers. Fast, pleasant, curtious, nd effecient process (so far). __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] safety
Can I blame my employer? When I first started the commute was only 80 miles each way. Then the company got bought and it went out to 100, then I moved and we went to 110, I guess I get a share of the blame too. Then the company moved and we're at the present 115. At that distance a 201 2.2l is a better commuter car than a 123. Actually in very real terms the 201 is a much more refined car than a 123, the ride is better, the steering more precise and the engine a boatload smoother, less smelly, less smoky,easier starting and more efficient. That said there was a 123 300D at my Indy's yesterday when I dropped off my 190D. It was there last month too and I'm tempted to ask about it, theres something about the 123 look. Of course as I say for camping or traveling with more than 2 people the 123 is the bees knees. I'd also dearly love a 123 wagon. Someday maybe I'll con Fred into selling me his. ;) -Curt Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:41:43 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] safety Message-ID: 20110624224143.316a9040.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt Raymond wrote: You obviously don't drive very far... Don't blame it on distance. It's just a differing opinion. With a 115 mile a day commute 26mpg doesn't cut it. Its not the cost that bothers me its having to stop and tank up... With the 190D I stop 3 times every 2 weeks for about 12 gallons. When I last commuted, it was 180 miles a day. I drove it in a W123. First a turbo, then a 240 with a manual transmission. I fueled every day. It's just part of the trip. But I don't like the diminishing options when the tank gets much below 1/2 full. I too think it's a fine commuter car. Cheap to buy, cheap to insure, cheap to license, cheap to run. While there are certainly cars that travel more miles per gallon of fuel, that is not the only factor I look at. --Philip ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B
Guy at work has pretty much the same truck, I think his is a 2000 or 2001. His eats rear brake calipers like they're going out of style. His mechanic says its because the rear brakes don't do much and discs are overkill for the application if you aren't carrying a lot of weight on a regular basis. He does regular panic stops to exercise the rear brakes and make the sticking not so frequent. Apparently GM has gone back to drums for rear brakes since then. Sorry I can't help your actual problem, if your calipers are original based on my friend's experience I'd say you've gotten excellent service. -Curt Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:34:19 -0700 From: Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B Message-ID: 01cc330a$4bc716d0$e3554470$@net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I have a '99 Sierra 1500 and I noticed that I got pretty much all the use of the rear brake pads so I went to replace the pads. Caliper pistons were pretty far out so used a c clamp to retract them so the new pads would fit. Seemed like it took way too much pressure with the clamp to retract the pistons into the caliper. I figured a seized piston and popped one out. New style phenolic piston in an aluminum Caliper body. Bore and piston Don't look that bad. Cleaned both up, even took a little 600 paper to the bore and outer circumference of piston. Piston will only go half way into the bore then it stops. This is without the piston seal in its groove. Too little clearance piston to bore. What's going on here? Bore and piston look clean but piston is still very tight in the bore. AFAIK these are original parts from the factory. May be the reason the outer pad wore much faster than the inner pad. Any thoughts? Barry ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Mortgages
I don't know what it was, that sort of detail is below my interest threshold. It was for whatever the current amount is/was. 3 yr ago we bought this place and I worked a coupla mortgage hawkers, and got Wells Fargo to give me the best deal (it is fun playing those guys off one another). A coupla months ago the woman calls me up and says she can redo our loan to a better rate, take advantage of the low rates now, so I say OK give me the details. Turns out it is something called HARP which I think is some gubmint thing to refinance mortgages to get lower rates. Whatever, doesn't matter, WF still holds the loan (turns out WF does not sell off most of their loans, they do a good job up front then hold on to them) but somehow gets the gubmint program. We get the low rate for 20yr, one point or something, it is all rolled into the new loan amount, turns out somehow for some reason we will get a check for $385 next week after doing all this. Go figure. And they roll the WindHail insurance (have to have that in SC) into the escrow, which it was not before, and the whole monthly payment ends up being quite a bit lower even with that. I guess I don't really care what all the details are, I signed about 20 different papers, all of which appeared to be exactly the same stuff I signed 3 yr ago, and that was that. Everybody happy. Our Merrill Lynch woman called about the same time, offering up something similar. Difference was they would have to get a new appraisal, the rest was all similar, and with the RE values in the tank that would not have made for Happy Times. The WF thing did not need that, it was just a loan rollover of some sort. --R On 6/25/11 9:48 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Jumbo or petite loan? On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Wow, that is pretty good. We just did a refi yesterday at 4.25%, which I though was a good deal. Dropped our payment quite a bit for a shorter term too. --R On 6/24/11 9:10 PM, OK Don wrote: Mean time, my wife went shopping at several local banks, came home approved for a 3.8% loand - I just had to add my signiture to the papers. Fast, pleasant, curtious, nd effecient process (so far). __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] safety
---there's something about the 123 look. Yeah, it still looks GOOD. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 10:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] safety Can I blame my employer? When I first started the commute was only 80 miles each way. Then the company got bought and it went out to 100, then I moved and we went to 110, I guess I get a share of the blame too. Then the company moved and we're at the present 115. At that distance a 201 2.2l is a better commuter car than a 123. Actually in very real terms the 201 is a much more refined car than a 123, the ride is better, the steering more precise and the engine a boatload smoother, less smelly, less smoky,easier starting and more efficient. That said there was a 123 300D at my Indy's yesterday when I dropped off my 190D. It was there last month too and I'm tempted to ask about it, theres something about the 123 look. Of course as I say for camping or traveling with more than 2 people the 123 is the bees knees. I'd also dearly love a 123 wagon. Someday maybe I'll con Fred into selling me his. ;) -Curt Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:41:43 -0500 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] safety Message-ID: 20110624224143.316a9040.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Curt Raymond wrote: You obviously don't drive very far... Don't blame it on distance. It's just a differing opinion. With a 115 mile a day commute 26mpg doesn't cut it. Its not the cost that bothers me its having to stop and tank up... With the 190D I stop 3 times every 2 weeks for about 12 gallons. When I last commuted, it was 180 miles a day. I drove it in a W123. First a turbo, then a 240 with a manual transmission. I fueled every day. It's just part of the trip. But I don't like the diminishing options when the tank gets much below 1/2 full. I too think it's a fine commuter car. Cheap to buy, cheap to insure, cheap to license, cheap to run. While there are certainly cars that travel more miles per gallon of fuel, that is not the only factor I look at. --Philip ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] pressure washers and death rays for cats
I've considered a remotely and automatically-operated 50 cal. -- no, a 20mm Gatlin gun (maybe a quad pack) up on the widow's/captain's walk - (that's the platform way up on top of the middle of the house with the railing around it). Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] pressure washers and death rays for cats If you are having problems with pilfering, try this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIbkLjjlMV8 but you may wanna hook up something more grunty than a water hose ;-) Hendrik who is having fun landscaping WILTON wrote: Just don't leave it sitting out in the back yard and let some sorry SOB walk off with it like SWMBO and I did. Wilton ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Old diesels for sale pics
Here are the pics of the Diesels for sale. Sorry for the quality. It was really sunny out, and I just took them very quickly on my cell phone. Donald H. Snook -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: photo (21).JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 146543 bytes Desc: photo (21).JPG URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110623/386067c5/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: photo (22).JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 127455 bytes Desc: photo (22).JPG URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110623/386067c5/attachment-0001.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: photo (24).JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 131099 bytes Desc: photo (24).JPG URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110623/386067c5/attachment-0002.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: photo (25).JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 144767 bytes Desc: photo (25).JPG URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110623/386067c5/attachment-0003.jpe ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its baby time
Gratz! Cute kid! -MMM- ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Auto Fire Extinguisher
Going through my old boxes, I came across this device that appears to be a diminutive automotive fire extinguisher with mounting bracket, possibly a rechargeable one. One of you older types recognize this? It looks too small to be of value in a real fire. When I turn the knob, I hear hissing. Given that it is made of brass, it must be from years ago. Would look good in my 240D, maybe. Can someone provide facts about this thing and how/when it was used? Doesn't look it would come form pep Boys. More about the old boxes in a later submission. Jerry 1982 240D 1991 Volvo 240 -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSCN9081.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 69347 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110622/74d49134/attachment.jpe -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSCN9082.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 74405 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110622/74d49134/attachment.jpg ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
Speaking of OM603 heads, when pulling the old head off the engine, how much of the exhaust/turbo plumbing needs to be undone? I was looking at that assembly last night, spraying penetrating oil at whatever I could see. I would like to avoid removing the turbo and its oil seals if possible. Anyone have any tips? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Benz Hogs Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 12:08 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head And my old #14 head. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 6/16/2011 7:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have one but I am not sure I want to sell it, as soon as I do I would have needed it. On 6/15/2011 6:52 AM, Max Dillon wrote: How much would you ask for a #17 head? Have you sold one or offered one in last few months? Max ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 124 rear window regulator repair
I successfully used part number 210 720 00 42 to repair the right rear window regulator yesterday. The new part has the critical sliding portion; the rest can be thrown away. I re-used the metal plate and white window slide (goes in channel at bottom of window glass). Also used a 6mmx1.0 bolt (10mm head) and nut to replace the rivet that had to be cut to get the new plastic piece off of its metal plate. $12 from Rusty vs. $140 or so for an aftermarket regulator assembly, I think worth the price. It was a bit fiddly to get the cable ends back into their keeper. I had to take loose the reel assembly from the motor to straighten out the cables, which had gotten out of their tracks and fouled up. The cable is under tension when assembled, so I had to loosen the motor from the frame to release enough tension to get the cable back around all the pulleys. The trick to getting the regulator in place and attached to the window was to hold the window at a position about 3/4 down, move the slider on the regulator to same height, and move the regulator assembly around to get the white slider to go home. The upper screw could be loosely in place, but the locking tab at the top was not in its locked position; that locking tab and the bottom locking tab were maneuvered into place after the window was attached to the slider. -Max ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
We left the exhaust/turbo attached to the head when we pulled it, removed it on the bench, re-assembled before mountung the head on the block. Seemed the easiest way to me. Just watch the oil supply line as you lift the assembly - easy to get it caught and bend it. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Speaking of OM603 heads, when pulling the old head off the engine, how much of the exhaust/turbo plumbing needs to be undone? I was looking at that assembly last night, spraying penetrating oil at whatever I could see. I would like to avoid removing the turbo and its oil seals if possible. Anyone have any tips? -Max -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
Do I need to loosen anything on the oil supply line, or just be careful as I lift the head? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head We left the exhaust/turbo attached to the head when we pulled it, removed it on the bench, re-assembled before mountung the head on the block. Seemed the easiest way to me. Just watch the oil supply line as you lift the assembly - easy to get it caught and bend it. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Speaking of OM603 heads, when pulling the old head off the engine, how much of the exhaust/turbo plumbing needs to be undone? I was looking at that assembly last night, spraying penetrating oil at whatever I could see. I would like to avoid removing the turbo and its oil seals if possible. Anyone have any tips? -Max -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Sunroof woes
Hello All 1995 E320. Sunroof switch stuck in the opening position last night and now will not close. Using the emergency closer it the trunk it will close. If I hit the sunroof switch with an assistant the makes noise like it is running, moves the emergency closure about a half turn then stops. but the motor keeps running. Is this connected by a little plastic gear? if so can you get just the gear or do you have to buy the motor? Thanks in advance 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 Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its baby time
Thanks everyone... we're home now, made it through the first night, and everyone is very happy! Jaime ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Motor home again
Wonder if theres space to shoe horn a 2.5l turbo in there. That'd make it a more attractive driving proposition. -Curt Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 08:06:08 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Motor home again Message-ID: 4e05cf30.8070...@voyager.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Craig wrote: On Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:28:28 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: What about a 84 Winnebago 21 ft with 4 cyl Renault turbo diesel engine? What kind of horsepower does it have? 190D 2.2 class. 75hp. What kind of weight does it have? 2 190Ds. http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2010/05/curbside-classic-1985-winnebago-23mpg-lesharo-turbo-diesel-rv/ ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Morgages
Wish I could refi, we're stuck at 7.35%. I can't find anywhere that will refi at 170% of value. I'll need to pay off something like $25k more before anybody will even look at it. Currently the principle payback is like $210/mo. I've been adding a little to it but we've got our 10 anniversary vacation coming up so I'm socking away some for that. -Curt Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:44:38 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Morgages Message-ID: 4e05e646.2070...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Wow, that is pretty good. We just did a refi yesterday at 4.25%, which I though was a good deal. Dropped our payment quite a bit for a shorter term too. --R On 6/24/11 9:10 PM, OK Don wrote: Mean time, my wife went shopping at several local banks, came home approved for a 3.8% loand - I just had to add my signiture to the papers. Fast, pleasant, curtious, nd effecient process (so far). ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Its good to have a parts car.
I mentioned in a previous missive about the fuel leak on my '78 240D that must be fixed today so I can drive it to the airport (~65 miles each way) tomorrow. Took a look at the situation, most of the fuel lines look new except the stubby one from the see-through (primary?) filter to the hand pump. I'd bought 3' of fuel line in preparation for this so I cut and installed a chunk. Kept poking around and with the engine running realized the real leak was from the top of the canister (secondary?) fuel filter. I cranked down the nut some more to no avail. Dropped the filter and made sure everything was real clean when it occurred to me this leak started soon after the last filter change, DUH! Cleaning didn't help so I went to the '83 240D parts car and nabbed its bolt, washer and filter thinking maybe the Car Quest filter wasn't of the quality a Mann filter is. Turns out the aluminum washer was the culprit and although the one from the '83 didn't look as good (bit of brown on it that won't wipe off) it seals well and the leak is gone. This is a pretty easy leak to track as it pools and then drips on the oil cooler lines. Anyway a satisfying fix... -Curt ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] '78 240D AC and the mystery wire
While working on the fuel leak I spent some time looking at the AC, you might remember the mystery wire conundrum. I wire brushed it and tried grounding as somebody had suggested but that seemed to make no difference. With the AC control on the compressor never does anything, I tried jumping the pressure switch, that got the compressor turning. Then I suddenly remembered this car had been converted (apparently at some expense) to 134a so I grabbed my cheapo filler hose/gauge and got a reading on the low side of 10psi. There was a bit of a can remaining on the gauge and it rapidly got cold so I let it run in, then poked around a bit and found another can which went in. Once that can felt light I jumped the pressure switch again, the compressor engaged and this time stayed turning for a few minutes. Unfortunately the can ran out, it was only 12oz so we're still low. I'll snag another can later and see if that helps. While waiting for the can to empty I FINALLY realized where the mystery wire goes. It connects to a sensor on the backside (toward the passenger compartment) of the thermostat housing. The '78 is a real crossover car and has an old style thermostat housing complete with bleed screw. So my guess is that this wire tells the aux fan to come on. Seem reasonable? -Curt ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '78 240D AC and the mystery wire
Sound like it. That was typical in that time frame. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jun 25, 2011, at 12:33 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: While working on the fuel leak I spent some time looking at the AC, you might remember the mystery wire conundrum. I wire brushed it and tried grounding as somebody had suggested but that seemed to make no difference. With the AC control on the compressor never does anything, I tried jumping the pressure switch, that got the compressor turning. Then I suddenly remembered this car had been converted (apparently at some expense) to 134a so I grabbed my cheapo filler hose/gauge and got a reading on the low side of 10psi. There was a bit of a can remaining on the gauge and it rapidly got cold so I let it run in, then poked around a bit and found another can which went in. Once that can felt light I jumped the pressure switch again, the compressor engaged and this time stayed turning for a few minutes. Unfortunately the can ran out, it was only 12oz so we're still low. I'll snag another can later and see if that helps. While waiting for the can to empty I FINALLY realized where the mystery wire goes. It connects to a sensor on the backside (toward the passenger compartment) of the thermostat housing. The '78 is a real crossover car and has an old style thermostat housing complete with bleed screw. So my guess is that this wire tells the aux fan to come on. Seem reasonable? -Curt ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Morgages
HAve your note holder look into this HARP thing. --R On 6/25/11 12:22 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Wish I could refi, we're stuck at 7.35%. I can't find anywhere that will refi at 170% of value. I'll need to pay off something like $25k more before anybody will even look at it. Currently the principle payback is like $210/mo. I've been adding a little to it but we've got our 10 anniversary vacation coming up so I'm socking away some for that. -Curt Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:44:38 -0400 From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Morgages Message-ID:4e05e646.2070...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Wow, that is pretty good. We just did a refi yesterday at 4.25%, which I though was a good deal. Dropped our payment quite a bit for a shorter term too. --R On 6/24/11 9:10 PM, OK Don wrote: Mean time, my wife went shopping at several local banks, came home approved for a 3.8% loand - I just had to add my signiture to the papers. Fast, pleasant, curtious, nd effecient process (so far). ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
You need to disconnect it from the side of the block. It's a larger steel tube. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Do I need to loosen anything on the oil supply line, or just be careful as I lift the head? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head We left the exhaust/turbo attached to the head when we pulled it, removed it on the bench, re-assembled before mountung the head on the block. Seemed the easiest way to me. Just watch the oil supply line as you lift the assembly - easy to get it caught and bend it. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Speaking of OM603 heads, when pulling the old head off the engine, how much of the exhaust/turbo plumbing needs to be undone? I was looking at that assembly last night, spraying penetrating oil at whatever I could see. I would like to avoid removing the turbo and its oil seals if possible. Anyone have any tips? -Max -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear window regulator repair
Should read I re-used the _original_ metal plate and white window slide (goes in channel at bottom of window glass). -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:27 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] 124 rear window regulator repair I successfully used part number 210 720 00 42 to repair the right rear window regulator yesterday. The new part has the critical sliding portion; the rest can be thrown away. I re-used the metal plate and white window slide (goes in channel at bottom of window glass). Also used a 6mmx1.0 bolt (10mm head) and nut to replace the rivet that had to be cut to get the new plastic piece off of its metal plate. $12 from Rusty vs. $140 or so for an aftermarket regulator assembly, I think worth the price. It was a bit fiddly to get the cable ends back into their keeper. I had to take loose the reel assembly from the motor to straighten out the cables, which had gotten out of their tracks and fouled up. The cable is under tension when assembled, so I had to loosen the motor from the frame to release enough tension to get the cable back around all the pulleys. The trick to getting the regulator in place and attached to the window was to hold the window at a position about 3/4 down, move the slider on the regulator to same height, and move the regulator assembly around to get the white slider to go home. The upper screw could be loosely in place, but the locking tab at the top was not in its locked position; that locking tab and the bottom locking tab were maneuvered into place after the window was attached to the slider. -Max ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its baby time
Hope you are all sleeping well. Our daughter has been sleep-resistant since born, finally at 4+ years she will sleep through the night. I guess sleeping through the night really didn't happen consistently until she was over 3 years old. Took a real toll on SWMBO and I. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Kopchinski Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 12:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its baby time Thanks everyone... we're home now, made it through the first night, and everyone is very happy! Jaime ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
Do I go at it from above or below? I don't know that I can find that for sure, I just spent some time underneath spraying more nuts/bolts with penetrating oil, trying to figure out all the connections to the turbo. There is one large steel line which looks more like a drain line to me, runs down at a diagonal to the block. FSM shows the oil feed line with a few turns in it, the one I find is very straight. I've got to remove the camshaft yet, and pull the two pins for the chain guide. After that I'll take off the EGR stuff and maybe it will become more obvious. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head You need to disconnect it from the side of the block. It's a larger steel tube. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Do I need to loosen anything on the oil supply line, or just be careful as I lift the head? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head We left the exhaust/turbo attached to the head when we pulled it, removed it on the bench, re-assembled before mountung the head on the block. Seemed the easiest way to me. Just watch the oil supply line as you lift the assembly - easy to get it caught and bend it. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Speaking of OM603 heads, when pulling the old head off the engine, how much of the exhaust/turbo plumbing needs to be undone? I was looking at that assembly last night, spraying penetrating oil at whatever I could see. I would like to avoid removing the turbo and its oil seals if possible. Anyone have any tips? -Max -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
Remove the fitting from the block and make SURE it stays out of the hole and doesn't hang on anything. I bent my old one all to and back, but otherwise it was easy. Watch for broken exhaust manifold studs. The gasket is a spring type and must be tightened to the correct torque, NOT until the nuts won't turn. If you overtighten them, the gasket leaks and the studs fracture. 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 Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 neutal switch
I finally got time to mess with this car this morning. The symptoms are that it won't crank sometimes while away form the house. I try shifting between park and neutral several times while cycling the key from one extreme to the other. Eventually it will start. I don't know if this due to the NSS or the switch module behind the lock cylinder, as I have to exercise both to get it to start. Of course, it will never do this at home. So, to drive the car with some assurance of getting home again, I wired in a push button switch between the violet/white wire that Dieselhead found over the accelerator and a hot wire junction I found on the other side under the dash. Now, no matter what position anything is in, I can spin the starter! I mounted the switch at the farthest forward edge of the lower dash, just before the under the dash kick panel. You can't see it without bending down to look under the dash, but I can easily reach it while seated. On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Good research - thanks! I was going to spend part of tomorrow looking for jsut that! On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 4:20 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I found some very handy stuff to know for diagnosing 124 starter problems. Going through the cd, I found connecter x49/2 under the dash over the footfeed pedal. Violet going to NSS, violet/white from the NSS, going to the starter via the 3 pole plug near the brake booster. I put a jumper in the two uppermost pins of the female part, and the starter works fine. Odd that I drove the car 1025 miles with many stops with no problem, then could not get it started to leave the garage. Better here than F.O.R.D. somewhere along the way. At the three pole plug on the backside of the front firewall , the center pin (male ) goes to the starter solenoid, and this appears to be common with gassers and also W210. It is a handy thing to know. If you jump 12 v + from the battery to that pin, the starter should fire. It bypasses the starter and NSS. -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its baby time
our first and third children were like that - natural insomniacs. It's a wonder that we had the fourth one -- On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Hope you are all sleeping well. Our daughter has been sleep-resistant since born, finally at 4+ years she will sleep through the night. I guess sleeping through the night really didn't happen consistently until she was over 3 years old. Took a real toll on SWMBO and I. -Max -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
The oil feed line screws into the block toward the rear just above the coolant drain cock. Something like a 19 mm pipe fitting if I remember correctly. There is a drain line straight down from the bottom of the turbo -- get new o-rings for it to prevent leaks. I think there is one in the block and one in the tube, maybe just one in the block, it's been a while. The feed line goes through the exhaust bellows bracket, then down and back, at least a foot behind the turbo itself. 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 Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
You rach it from below. You found the drain line - now you need to find the supply. It's a little smaller, not straight, but screwed into the side of the block. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 1:07 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Do I go at it from above or below? I don't know that I can find that for sure, I just spent some time underneath spraying more nuts/bolts with penetrating oil, trying to figure out all the connections to the turbo. There is one large steel line which looks more like a drain line to me, runs down at a diagonal to the block. FSM shows the oil feed line with a few turns in it, the one I find is very straight. I've got to remove the camshaft yet, and pull the two pins for the chain guide. After that I'll take off the EGR stuff and maybe it will become more obvious. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head You need to disconnect it from the side of the block. It's a larger steel tube. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Do I need to loosen anything on the oil supply line, or just be careful as I lift the head? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head We left the exhaust/turbo attached to the head when we pulled it, removed it on the bench, re-assembled before mountung the head on the block. Seemed the easiest way to me. Just watch the oil supply line as you lift the assembly - easy to get it caught and bend it. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Speaking of OM603 heads, when pulling the old head off the engine, how much of the exhaust/turbo plumbing needs to be undone? I was looking at that assembly last night, spraying penetrating oil at whatever I could see. I would like to avoid removing the turbo and its oil seals if possible. Anyone have any tips? -Max -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
Thanks for your help, I think I've got to remove the EGR and the fire log thing that replaced the original trap oxidizer, and then I'll be able to find that. Are all the seals for these oil lines included in the head gasket kit, or do I need to order separately? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 2:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head The oil feed line screws into the block toward the rear just above the coolant drain cock. Something like a 19 mm pipe fitting if I remember correctly. There is a drain line straight down from the bottom of the turbo -- get new o-rings for it to prevent leaks. I think there is one in the block and one in the tube, maybe just one in the block, it's been a while. The feed line goes through the exhaust bellows bracket, then down and back, at least a foot behind the turbo itself. 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 Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] My new used OM603 head
No need to remove the exhaust pipe that replaced the trap oxidizer, as you CANNOT reach the oil line from above, even then -- it's tucked up below the manifold. Easy to see from underneath, and you should really drain the block anyway to prevent getting coolant in the oil when you take the head off. 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 Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B
Max, others - Thanks for all your comments folks. I still can't figure this out. I ended up getting a pair of rebuilts. Barry Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B Is there any pattern on the face of the piston, like a cross? Sometimes rear calipers have pistons that are screwed back in vice pressed. Max ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B
Swelled plastic from water in the fluid or from excess pressure? Dia. check? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 6/25/2011 3:34 AM, Barry Stark wrote: I have a '99 Sierra 1500 and I noticed that I got pretty much all the use of the rear brake pads so I went to replace the pads. Caliper pistons were pretty far out so used a c clamp to retract them so the new pads would fit. Seemed like it took way too much pressure with the clamp to retract the pistons into the caliper. I figured a seized piston and popped one out. New style phenolic piston in an aluminum Caliper body. Bore and piston Don't look that bad. Cleaned both up, even took a little 600 paper to the bore and outer circumference of piston. Piston will only go half way into the bore then it stops. This is without the piston seal in its groove. Too little clearance piston to bore. What's going on here? Bore and piston look clean but piston is still very tight in the bore. AFAIK these are original parts from the factory. May be the reason the outer pad wore much faster than the inner pad. Any thoughts? Barry ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B
Probably the smart way to do it. The ability to stop is far more important than the ability to go... Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net wrote: Max, others - Thanks for all your comments folks. I still can't figure this out. I ended up getting a pair of rebuilts. Barry Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B Is there any pattern on the face of the piston, like a cross? Sometimes rear calipers have pistons that are screwed back in vice pressed. Max_ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its good to have a parts car.
On Sat, 25 Jun 2011 09:28:16 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Dropped the filter and made sure everything was real clean when it occurred to me this leak started soon after the last filter change, DUH! Anyway a satisfying fix... Atta boy! Craig ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear window regulator repair
Wasn't there one of those in one of the cars at the knackers we took stuff off of? --R On 6/25/11 1:57 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Should read I re-used the _original_ metal plate and white window slide (goes in channel at bottom of window glass). -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:27 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] 124 rear window regulator repair I successfully used part number 210 720 00 42 to repair the right rear window regulator yesterday. The new part has the critical sliding portion; the rest can be thrown away. I re-used the metal plate and white window slide (goes in channel at bottom of window glass). Also used a 6mmx1.0 bolt (10mm head) and nut to replace the rivet that had to be cut to get the new plastic piece off of its metal plate. $12 from Rusty vs. $140 or so for an aftermarket regulator assembly, I think worth the price. It was a bit fiddly to get the cable ends back into their keeper. I had to take loose the reel assembly from the motor to straighten out the cables, which had gotten out of their tracks and fouled up. The cable is under tension when assembled, so I had to loosen the motor from the frame to release enough tension to get the cable back around all the pulleys. The trick to getting the regulator in place and attached to the window was to hold the window at a position about 3/4 down, move the slider on the regulator to same height, and move the regulator assembly around to get the white slider to go home. The upper screw could be loosely in place, but the locking tab at the top was not in its locked position; that locking tab and the bottom locking tab were maneuvered into place after the window was attached to the slider. -Max ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
How would that work out in sudden velocity vector changes? --R On 6/24/11 4:09 PM, Fmiser wrote: In a self-propelled chassis, roaming inside is allowed. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
Unless you exit the roadway down a cliff at road speed, or impact the odd immovable object, sudden isn't something that happens in a motorhome... think road whale rather than sports car movements. You will find however, the can of beans you left unsecured on the counter has become a deadly instrument as you turn the first corner or tap the brakes. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: How would that work out in sudden velocity vector changes? --R On 6/24/11 4:09 PM, Fmiser wrote: In a self-propelled chassis, roaming inside is allowed. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com writes: As it happens, I own 3 GMC buses with 2 stroke detroit engines. None of them sip fuel. Two are 40' long, one is 35' One has the 8V71 NA engine I thought all 2-stroke diesels were supercharged. -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
'Prove some physics. Stuff in motion remains in motion and direction, etc. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes How would that work out in sudden velocity vector changes? --R On 6/24/11 4:09 PM, Fmiser wrote: In a self-propelled chassis, roaming inside is allowed. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Mortgages
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: turns out WF does not sell off most of their loans, they do a good job up front then hold on to them All my mortgages have eventually ended up being sold TO Wells Fargo. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 rear window regulator repair
Two actually, both left (wrong) side. I'm going to hold those in reserve in the event I need a motor or some other bit. Wish I had also taken the HVAC PBU from that car. Next time... Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Wasn't there one of those in one of the cars at the knackers we took stuff off of? --R On 6/25/11 1:57 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Should read I re-used the _original_ metal plate and white window slide (goes in channel at bottom of window glass). -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:27 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] 124 rear window regulator repair I successfully used part number 210 720 00 42 to repair the right rear window regulator yesterday. The new part has the critical sliding portion; the rest can be thrown away. I re-used the metal plate and white window slide (goes in channel at bottom of window glass). Also used a 6mmx1.0 bolt (10mm head) and nut to replace the rivet that had to be cut to get the new plastic piece off of its metal plate. $12 from Rusty vs. $140 or so for an aftermarket regulator assembly, I think worth the price. It was a bit fiddly to get the cable ends back into their keeper. I had to take loose the reel assembly from the motor to straighten out the cables, which had gotten out of their tracks and fouled up. The cable is under tension when assembled, so I had to loosen the motor from the frame to release enough tension to get the cable back around all the pulleys. The trick to getting the regulator in place and attached to the window was to hold the window at a position about 3/4 down, move the slider on the regulator to same height, and move the regulator assembly around to get the white slider to go home. The upper screw could be loosely in place, but the locking tab at the top was not in its locked position; that locking tab and the bottom locking tab were maneuvered into place after the window was attached to the slider. -Max _ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
Larry, Can you see the two small holes where you insert the 2mm pins? They are at the edge of the silver metal portion of the face of the lock. If you can see the holes, you're ready to remove the cylinder lock, assuming you've got the trim piece off and the key turned to position one. My FSM says that the Escrutheon that you remove with the small screwdriver is only on the 201 models. The outer cap of the lock cylinder assembly, rubber coated, comes off with the cylinder... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Hi Gang - Just rec’d a new Ign. Sw. with Key from Rusty and after reading the WSM I thought I knew how to replace it! Bt, Wrong. I was able to remove the surrounding trim but rubber boot was a challenge. There’s no way it’s coming off. The WSM says to remove the trim with a small screw driver but it’s more than that. It’s more of a rubber boot that extends from the keyhole to the tumbler housing. The WSM makes it look like the boot is just around the key hole. Maybe the manual is for a earlier/later model? Anyway, I put the surround back in place and I’m pretty sure the tumbler assy. will last for a while. Any ideas? Thx LarryT 91 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
The 71 series (and for that matter, all of GM's two stroke diesels) are known for rather poor fuel economy. Where they excelled was longevity. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 4:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com writes: As it happens, I own 3 GMC buses with 2 stroke detroit engines. None of them sip fuel. Two are 40' long, one is 35' One has the 8V71 NA engine I thought all 2-stroke diesels were supercharged. -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
Not all of them were. However, I misspoke. My 8V71 engined bus is supercharged, it does not however have the turbocharger setting on top of the supercharger, thus in normal reference is called NA or Normally Aspirated. The Fuel Mizer 2 stroke Detroits were not supercharged. Performance suffered accordingly. The Detroit 2 stroke diesel design dates from the 1930's and endured decades of hard use with success until death by EPA . On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com writes: As it happens, I own 3 GMC buses with 2 stroke detroit engines. None of them sip fuel. Two are 40' long, one is 35' One has the 8V71 NA engine I thought all 2-stroke diesels were supercharged. -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com writes: The Fuel Mizer 2 stroke Detroits were not supercharged. Performance suffered accordingly. They still would have had to have had a scavenger blower though right? That's what I was thinking of. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
Don't recall that they did. Just an intake manifold like your cheby truck only with an injection pump and injectors buried under it to take the last knuckle you had. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com writes: The Fuel Mizer 2 stroke Detroits were not supercharged. Performance suffered accordingly. They still would have had to have had a scavenger blower though right? That's what I was thinking of. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its baby time
We had low expectations, but after a very bad first night in the hospital, our first night at home was a breeze. We were able to get in 8.5 hours of sleeping time, interrupted every 2-3 hours for a feeding. I'm not sure how long this will last, but hes not much of a cryer and seems easily satisfied. Today, so far, has been more of the same. Feed, look around and play a bit, go back to sleep for a while. No real crying unless hes getting a full load cleaned up by his mother or me... hes not very fond of that. Jaime On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Hope you are all sleeping well. Our daughter has been sleep-resistant since born, finally at 4+ years she will sleep through the night. I guess sleeping through the night really didn't happen consistently until she was over 3 years old. Took a real toll on SWMBO and I. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jaime Kopchinski Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 12:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; Banned List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its baby time Thanks everyone... we're home now, made it through the first night, and everyone is very happy! Jaime ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ot motorhomes
On 6/24/11 4:09 PM, Fmiser wrote: In a self-propelled chassis, roaming inside is allowed. Rich Thomas wrote: How would that work out in sudden velocity vector changes? Same as a school bus, tour bus, etc. I did not say it was the safest thing, rather that the law allows it. :) -- Philip ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Motor home again
It's FWD though, so it would be complicated. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124
To change tumbler in my 87 124, I merely remove the nearly rectangular cover around the key assembly, turn key to position 1, insert ends of U-shaped unlocking pins (use 2 separate pins if you want; easier for me to use one U-shaped pin/tool) into the appropriate holes near outer edge of the escutcheon 'til the pins bottom, jiggle the key a bit while pulling on it, and tumbler assembly slips right out. Install tumbler is reverse. (I made an unlocking tool from a piece of white coat hanger maybe 9 to 10 inches long; 'bent it into a U shape with equal-length legs and the base of the U about that of distance between the two insertion holes in face of the tumbler/key assembly; 'filed a wedge shape on inner sides of the tool at ends of each leg to make the ends slide more easily up onto the locking pins as they are pushed downward/inward to their unlocked position; removed paint from first coupla inches at both ends of the tool to make it fit insertion holes more easily.) Wilton - Original Message - From: Larry l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 24, 2011 9:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] Ignition Switch replacement 91 300D W124 Hi Gang - Just rec’d a new Ign. Sw. with Key from Rusty and after reading the WSM I thought I knew how to replace it! Bt, Wrong. I was able to remove the surrounding trim but rubber boot was a challenge. There’s no way it’s coming off. The WSM says to remove the trim with a small screw driver but it’s more than that. It’s more of a rubber boot that extends from the keyhole to the tumbler housing. The WSM makes it look like the boot is just around the key hole. Maybe the manual is for a earlier/later model? Anyway, I put the surround back in place and I’m pretty sure the tumbler assy. will last for a while. Any ideas? Thx LarryT 91 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 124 Dreivers door window regulator
Our daughter brought the '90 300D over - the drivers window chatters like a stripped gear when you try to roll it down. Kaleb - have one that's any good? Larry, how did you know that 210 regulator parts would work in the 124? Rusty - how much for a left front window regulator for a '90 300D? Anyone else BTDT? -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Today's Craigslist Crack Head - Send Title
Let me preface this by stating that Hyde Park/South Tampa is where all the old money is in Tampa. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/2458105128.html Not that it matters Dan ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] HOT HOT HEAT
That's a different twist. Then again, AC needs recharged. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2458817995.html -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Today's Craigslist Crack Head - Send Title
On Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:08:37 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Let me preface this by stating that Hyde Park/South Tampa is where all the old money is in Tampa. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/2458105128.html Not that it matters ... good possibility I can get the title. Uh, yeah. Craig ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HOT HOT HEAT
On Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:12:45 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: That's a different twist. Then again, AC needs recharged. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2458817995.html the car runs great but I just want something different Looking for a kia or any other 4 door car call or text anytime A Kia would indeed be something different! Craig ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its baby time
OK Don wrote: our first and third children were like that - natural insomniacs. First time each night the baby wanted to eat, I would get up, give baby to mama, mama and baby slept with us in bed. Strict adherence to historic breastfeeding principles also kept baby spacing at a restful pace. What? - me worry? mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HOT HOT HEAT
Looking for a kia or any other 4 door car The guy has taste... --R On 6/25/11 9:12 PM, Allan Streib wrote: That's a different twist. Then again, AC needs recharged. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2458817995.html ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its baby time
Jaime wrote: I'm not sure how long this will last, but hes not much of a cryer and seems easily satisfied. Satisfy that little son as much as you can today - because you can satisfy him. You certainly won't spoil him - he is unable to get fed without you, nor tidy himself. Hey - its only a few days that you will have the opportunity to enjoy the wonder of a little guy growing up - enjoy it all now, because you won't be able to recall this time later. He is yours to enjoy today - take the time to enjoy. mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 Dreivers door window regulator
I'm not Larry, figured out that part via Google and reading some MB forums. Works for the rear windows, not the front. Sounds like you need the regulator assembly, is that available without the motor or do you need to buy the whole thing? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Our daughter brought the '90 300D over - the drivers window chatters like a stripped gear when you try to roll it down. Kaleb - have one that's any good? Larry, how did you know that 210 regulator parts would work in the 124? Rusty - how much for a left front window regulator for a '90 300D? Anyone else BTDT? -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager_ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] More '78 240D AC fun
So I stopped at FLAPS and got a can of 134 mechanic in a can with sealer. $19, last year it was $10. Then I stopped at Big Lots and Randy is right they have 134a for $8/can. I bought two. Put the mechanic in a can in and immediately found my problem, the hose running from the evaporator to the dryer (or is it the other way?) started leaking. Just a pinhole so I was hoping the mechanic in a can would get it. It was faint hope that went away as the refrigerant leaked out... When I get back from Argentina I'll have my Indy do the hose, replace the dryer, vac it down and charge. Any other suggestions while I'm at it? -Curt ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Today's Craigslist Crack Head - Send Title
Looks like you get all the original rust too! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Let me preface this by stating that Hyde Park/South Tampa is where all the old money is in Tampa. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/2458105128.html Not that it matters Dan_ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More '78 240D AC fun
Don't forget to replace the lost oil as well. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: So I stopped at FLAPS and got a can of 134 mechanic in a can with sealer. $19, last year it was $10. Then I stopped at Big Lots and Randy is right they have 134a for $8/can. I bought two. Put the mechanic in a can in and immediately found my problem, the hose running from the evaporator to the dryer (or is it the other way?) started leaking. Just a pinhole so I was hoping the mechanic in a can would get it. It was faint hope that went away as the refrigerant leaked out... When I get back from Argentina I'll have my Indy do the hose, replace the dryer, vac it down and charge. Any other suggestions while I'm at it? -Curt_ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More '78 240D AC fun
I'd have your guy do a full flush of the system to remove all the old oil and goo-in-a-can, then recharge fully with new oil and refrigerant. You'll have the system fully open anyways, so might as well. Walt On Jun 25, 2011 10:10 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Don't forget to replace the lost oil as well. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: So I stopped at FLAPS and got a can of 134 mechanic in a can with sealer. $19, last year it was $10. Then I stopped at Big Lots and Randy is right they have 134a for $8/can. I bought two. Put the mechanic in a can in and immediately found my problem, the hose running from the evaporator to the dryer (or is it the other way?) started leaking. Just a pinhole so I was hoping the mechanic in a can would get it. It was faint hope that went away as the refrigerant leaked out... When I get back from Argentina I'll have my Indy do the hose, replace the dryer, vac it down and charge. Any other suggestions while I'm at it? -Curt_ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HOT HOT HEAT
He has a Mercedes that's only 14 years old, and he wants a Kia? Yep, 'must be on crack. Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2011 9:12 PM Subject: [MBZ] HOT HOT HEAT That's a different twist. Then again, AC needs recharged. http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/2458817995.html -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Gray water recycling systems
OK Don wrote: I use IXquick.com most of the time - they also don't track you, but don't filter anything out either. I use open source chromium on linux. I thought this chromium does not subscribe to the google type tracking?? We have been living with septic and well - separation is regulated by the county health department and requires permit and usually requires some percolation tests prior to construction, so your well is most likely well protected. Our septic pump guy told us to use Rid-X each month to keep things alive and active - it is some powder in a box made by the people that make french's mustard - Reckitt Benckiser. It seems odd that a food maker sells chemicals for blackwater systems. mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More '78 240D AC fun
134a for $8/can. I bought two. My R12 cans have price tags like $1.25 on them. hose running from the evaporator to the dryer [pinhole] leaking. Hose? Or hard pipe? Is this a sign of acid erosion from the inside? That's what I'd expect from a R134a conversion, after some hours are on it. If it is an erosion pinhole, the integrity of the entire system would be suspect. If it's just a hole in a rubber line, well never mind. Likewise if it's a stress fracture, metal fatigue. There goes $20. That's why I initially pressurized my first unknown system (on the Ebola Fishtank) with propane, it was as close to free as it could be and not be compressed air. The test refrigerant is truly that, and 100% natural to boot. (There are no O-rings in the York system, and the original rubber hoses were still good.) When I get back from Argentina I'll have my Indy do the hose, replace the dryer, vac it down and charge. Any other suggestions while I'm at it? O-rings on the compressor manifold. (Yes, I know it's not really a manifold on the R4. So sue me.) -- Jim ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...
could see that the intermediate pivot point between the motor and the arms was coming loose from the car body. A missing bolt? Another small session today. I removed the passenger-side under-dash panel. That's a tricky one: besides the two exposed bolts and the obvious screw there's a screw towards the firewall, and one inside the dash holding it to the ductwork. That's a nasty one. I found the beginnings of a mouse nest under there. Not good, but it looked old and neglected. (Thank you kitty!) With full access to the dash secured I then had a closer look at the loose wiper pivot. It appears that one of the two 10mm mounting bolts is missing, and the mounting ear (pot-metal) on the other one is broken. This promises to be fun, not! I _hate_ pot metal... -- Jim ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Today's Craigslist Crack Head - Send Title
It's running but here does it go? On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 10:07 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Looks like you get all the original rust too! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Let me preface this by stating that Hyde Park/South Tampa is where all the old money is in Tampa. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/2458105128.html Not that it matters Dan_ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Its baby time
Same here - but I got walking duty --- these two kids were only comfortable when being walked on my shoulder. The other two were content with being rocked. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 8:41 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: OK Don wrote: our first and third children were like that - natural insomniacs. First time each night the baby wanted to eat, I would get up, give baby to mama, mama and baby slept with us in bed. Strict adherence to historic breastfeeding principles also kept baby spacing at a restful pace. What? - me worry? mao -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 124 Dreivers door window regulator
Oops - I guess I read a post from Larry last, and got confused (or remained that way). I've put the call out to Q to find out what's available. Haven't started my research yet. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 9:05 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: I'm not Larry, figured out that part via Google and reading some MB forums. Works for the rear windows, not the front. Sounds like you need the regulator assembly, is that available without the motor or do you need to buy the whole thing? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Our daughter brought the '90 300D over - the drivers window chatters like a stripped gear when you try to roll it down. Kaleb - have one that's any good? Larry, how did you know that 210 regulator parts would work in the 124? Rusty - how much for a left front window regulator for a '90 300D? Anyone else BTDT? -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager_ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Gray water recycling systems
I'm not sure, but I think Chromium is Google --- I use Iron from SRware in Germany. They take the open source code for Chrome and strip out the Google phone home spyware. http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron.php We are talking search engines and browsers ehre though - apples and oranges. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 9:24 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: OK Don wrote: I use IXquick.com most of the time - they also don't track you, but don't filter anything out either. I use open source chromium on linux. I thought this chromium does not subscribe to the google type tracking?? We have been living with septic and well - separation is regulated by the county health department and requires permit and usually requires some percolation tests prior to construction, so your well is most likely well protected. Our septic pump guy told us to use Rid-X each month to keep things alive and active - it is some powder in a box made by the people that make french's mustard - Reckitt Benckiser. It seems odd that a food maker sells chemicals for blackwater systems. mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Gray water recycling systems
I think the Reckitt Benckiser people have the market surrounded on both ends -- The current owners said something about using Rid-X, then read about using buttermilk in Mother Earth News, so tried it. The wife decided that butter milk was not doing the job, so went back to Rid-X. That she could tell a difference made us suspect that the tank needs to be pumped. They are scheduling an inspection of the septic system next week. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 9:24 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Our septic pump guy told us to use Rid-X each month to keep things alive and active - it is some powder in a box made by the people that make french's mustard - Reckitt Benckiser. It seems odd that a food maker sells chemicals for blackwater systems. mao -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SL. Sigh, it never ends...
Isn't pot metal the reason 3D printers were invented? super glue the broken pieces together, take a 3D photo - convert it to a CAD drawing, print out the piece in wax, take it to your local foundry, and have them cast it in something other than pot metal ;-) (See the video on Jay's garage) On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 9:42 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: could see that the intermediate pivot point between the motor and the arms was coming loose from the car body. A missing bolt? Another small session today. I removed the passenger-side under-dash panel. That's a tricky one: besides the two exposed bolts and the obvious screw there's a screw towards the firewall, and one inside the dash holding it to the ductwork. That's a nasty one. I found the beginnings of a mouse nest under there. Not good, but it looked old and neglected. (Thank you kitty!) With full access to the dash secured I then had a closer look at the loose wiper pivot. It appears that one of the two 10mm mounting bolts is missing, and the mounting ear (pot-metal) on the other one is broken. This promises to be fun, not! I _hate_ pot metal... -- Jim -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Gray water recycling systems
On Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:52:08 -0500 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I think the Reckitt Benckiser people have the market surrounded on both ends -- The current owners said something about using Rid-X, then read about using buttermilk in Mother Earth News, so tried it. The wife decided that butter milk was not doing the job, so went back to Rid-X. That she could tell a difference made us suspect that the tank needs to be pumped. They are scheduling an inspection of the septic system next week. When we lived south of Calhan, Colorado, the fellow who was the head of utilities for Colorado Springs said to put a whole bag of brewer's yeast down our toilet. IIRC, it was about 6x6x12 and expanded when opened. It was quite a task to get it flushed down the toilet, but it stopped the odd smells coming out the top of the septic tank. Craig ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Off with the head
Found and loosened the oil feed line, thanks for the guidance. Even though the connection to the block is loose (17mm) the line is so inflexible that the end of the line is firmly in the hole. More work to do there. Removed the camshaft, pulled the chain tensioner, and found that the end of it was deformed. Attached is a picture. I'll need to add a new one to the list. I also pulled both the pins for the chain guide and removed the fuel filter holder. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: IMAG0092.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 171417 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110625/c97dac00/attachment.jpg ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Old MB Parts
Guys, Someone in the Atlanta area is cleaning out their old MB parts and listed them on Craigslist. Here is the link: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/pts/2458585569.html I have no interest in this other than to post the link. Best Wishes, Roger Hale Monroe, Ga. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tight pistons rear caliper GMC 1500 No M/B
I did mike the piston. It was 54.7mmantwhich way I measured it so if it grew it did so exactly proportional. I didn't have an inside mike to be able to check the bore for accuracy. I suppose it may have been misshapen. If it was a fluke thin, wellboth pistons were tight in their bores. The calipers are aluminum. Maybe it was a real hot day when the bores were machined. :^) The piston is phenolic. Does that material swell with water? Barry Swelled plastic from water in the fluid or from excess pressure? Dia. check? ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HOT HOT HEAT
Pretty bad if he'll settle for a Kia in trade hahaha! Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Old MB Parts
On Sun, 26 Jun 2011 04:10:39 + (UTC) roger...@comcast.net wrote: Guys, Someone in the Atlanta area is cleaning out their old MB parts and listed them on Craigslist. Here is the link: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/pts/2458585569.html USED: M117 AMG spec camshafts, stamped AMG 60/1, nice condition with towers and rockers. $1500/pair Now that's an expensive set of cams! Craig ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Where to find 0W20 Synthetic
Walmart failed me. Need it for my Prius. Sorry. Brian ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
