Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread clay
I tried the one man on the car job with Gump. That was a difficult and messy task. Flat and easy to reach, without my head getting hit or glue coated pad jumping on me is much preferred clay On May 17, 2013, at 6:37 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: Dan nailed it on the 3M part numbers. Have

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread clay
Were I able to put that hood to a 90 I would, but it only goes to 60 and then wants to hit me about the noggin clay On May 17, 2013, at 4:38 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: It's certainly your call, but if you get a couple of old sheets and drape them over the front clip and engine compartment it

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread clay
Sharpie and three sets of hand. My indy said I am allowed to take the hood off as long as I do not touch anything under it clay On May 17, 2013, at 6:47 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: 3M Adhesive Remover is a magic elixir. I always have at least one can in the paint cabinet. Amazing what that

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to swoop down and put a replacement on the policy You like 126? You need to find a SEC with engine trouble, and buy back the 300D from the insurance company.

Re: [MBZ] newer

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
relng...@aol.com wrote: now, the big failures ($$) are the Electronic Ignition Module in the early cars (from 2008, all models) which is the unit that unlocks the steering column when the key is inserted. When it fails the car is flatbedded to a dealer for a minimum $1K bill. This is NOT a diy

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices

2013-05-18 Thread Michael Canfield
Not here in NY. Okie folks must be special... Mike On May 17, 2013 9:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: In ok right now diesel is selling about 30-40 cents cheaper than gas. First time I have seen that in years. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Michael Canfield
Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our rights. Weak men throw them away. I am thankful for strong men who have given us our freedoms. I am tired of weak men whining about what is not given for free. Mike Who is glad to have

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gun Laws vs Enforcement

2013-05-18 Thread Rich Thomas
Right in the Chairman's neighborhood where there are stringent laws against murder, guns, drugs, shooting someone, etc etc. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-man-fatally-shot-in-chatham-20130517,0,1724588.story --R On 5/17/13 7:09 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Andrew wrote: OK,

[MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness

2013-05-18 Thread Dan Penoff
Well, after a few weird flickers of the low oil level light this week, I figured I would have to bite the bullet and rebuild the lower wiring harness, as it is the original and has the self-destructing insulation (or had, I should say.) For the most part this wasn't described as a difficult

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Fri, 17 May 2013 23:37:31 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Were I able to put that hood to a 90 I would, but it only goes to 60 and then wants to hit me about the noggin Why can you not put the hood to a 90? You do need to release the stops on both sides, in the proper order: IIRC,

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 10:58:24 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: So now it's shower time and then off to my local Ace Hardware to source some replacement wire of the proper gauge and length. I would interject that a new harness is around $350 from MB, hence the desire to rebuild it

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices

2013-05-18 Thread Bob Rentfro
Gas and diesel were both hanging out at $3.35 for about ten days, diesel having came down from $4. Yesterday, gas jumped to $3.55 and diesel has shot up to $3.65. Lovely. Bob R On May 18, 2013 7:14 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Not here in NY. Okie folks must be

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread dseretakis
Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 10:20 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Strong men are not afraid of chainsaws, guns or work. Weak men are afraid of them. Strong men fight for our

[MBZ] Package Deal in Baltimore

2013-05-18 Thread Dan Penoff
Not sure what's going on here, but... http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1712308-fs-190e-300te-bundle.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread Jim Cathey
Why can you not put the hood to a 90? 107's don't do that, any more than 115's do. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread dseretakis
That stuff is incredibly effective but even more incredibly deleterious to your health. I get an instantaneous headache using the stuff! Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2013, at 9:47 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: 3M Adhesive Remover is a magic elixir. I always have at least one can in

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Rich Thomas
There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R On 5/18/13 11:37 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? Sent

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal in Baltimore

2013-05-18 Thread Rich Thomas
I kinda like Turnpike's siggie vid --R On 5/18/13 11:40 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Not sure what's going on here, but... http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1712308-fs-190e-300te-bundle.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 08:56:41 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Why can you not put the hood to a 90? 107's don't do that, any more than 115's do. Oh. I thought he was talking about his newer car. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Gerry Archer
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: My other buddy, a flaming liberal anti-gun biochemist professor, drives a C230. He regularly gets schooled on guns, and he does not use a chainsaw. I think there might be a correlation there. - Guns,

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Can I use a chain saw to cut up cars at a junkyard instead of my cordless sawzall? You'd want a Rescue Saw with a carbide toothed chain. http://www.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/rescue-saws/ It's got the full wrap handlebar of a west coast logger's saw with a

Re: [MBZ] Package Deal in Baltimore

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: Not sure what's going on here, but... http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1712308-fs-190e-300te-bundle.html What's going on here is a need for $2500 and two fuel pump relays, I'd wager. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. Yeah, a Concrete Saw would do it too, just not as fast as a Rescue Saw. The Stihl concrete saws, AKA cut off machines, also

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread Max
NA OM606 in that heavier body would be a little slow. Probably faster than a 240D, but not much. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Max wrote: NA OM606 in that heavier body would be a little slow. Probably faster than a 240D, but not much. Kind of a pity the 300D is a 1995 and not a 1998, eh? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness

2013-05-18 Thread WILTON
ATTABOY and more underway. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness Well, after a few weird flickers of the low oil level light this

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread Max
Aye! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Kind of a pity the 300D is a 1995 and not a 1998, eh? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread dseretakis
Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that has an abrasive cutoff wheel instead of the bar and chain. Get that and yer good ta go. Or steal one off a fire truck. --R

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Max
Rich? Less than serious? Never! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: There is an attachment that

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update

2013-05-18 Thread Dan Penoff
Got the harness rebuilt, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Taking care of the wires and various terminals was no big deal. Where the old wires enter the bulkhead connector has me concerned. All four wires enter within about 0.5 mm of each other, and the insulation on most of them flaked

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update

2013-05-18 Thread Gerry Archer
Sounds good. I've done essentially the same thing and had no later problems. Gerry From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Got the harness rebuilt, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Taking care of the wires and various terminals was no big deal. Where the old wires enter the bulkhead

Re: [MBZ] Euro 124 diesel, Portland CL

2013-05-18 Thread clay
I much prefer a longer wheel base and more doors. Just too dang lazy to move my butt from my seat to let people in the car clay On May 18, 2013, at 4:55 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: clay wrote: Yes. I have been keeping track of the available options so that once the check clears, I am able to

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 11:31:47 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: ATTABOY and more underway. ;) Indeed! Seconded! 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

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 13:40:33 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Rich? Less than serious? Never! -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Really? Are u pulling my leg? Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2013, at 12:09 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Hood Pad

2013-05-18 Thread clay
All them old timey cars are not able to pop up in that manner. Neither the SL nor Gump have that release. The w124 does go right up clay On May 18, 2013, at 7:59 AM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 17 May 2013 23:37:31 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Were I able to put that hood to a 90 I

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update

2013-05-18 Thread Max
Sounds like you'll be fine. I have used a product call liquid electrical tape in similar situations and never had a problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Got the harness rebuilt, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Taking

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 14:37:40 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I figure between the RTV being forced into the space between them and the rod keeping them apart I should avoid any possibility of them touching. Let's hope so. In a couple of hours the fun starts back up again as I

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update

2013-05-18 Thread WILTON
ATTABOY! 'My thoughts re. the RTV before I read it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 2:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Progress Update Got the

[MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread WILTON
Max, what's the latest with your exhaust system, pipe clamps, etc.? 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:

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Rich Thomas
You haven't seen those things? Guys on the pipe-laying crews use them, they have diamond blades for concrete, all kinds of cutting implements driven off a chainsaw motor/chassis/whatever it is. The metal ones make some serious sparks, very cool stuff. --R On 5/18/13 1:27 PM,

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns

2013-05-18 Thread Rich Thomas
I went to the range shooting with some buddies and my daughter, I found it very relaxing and it did not make me aggressive or horny or anything other than relaxed. My buddies say it is very relaxing for them too, stop by the range at the end of the day and run through a box or two. Then they

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns

2013-05-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I went to the range shooting with some buddies and my daughter, I found it very relaxing and it did not make me aggressive or horny or anything other than relaxed. My buddies say it is very relaxing for them too, stop by the range at the end of the day and run through a box

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw no, guns

2013-05-18 Thread G Mann
H... shooting targets gives you a testosterone rush? If that was the case, viagra sales would be down for the over 50 group and ammo sales would be up? I don't think so... however, from personal experience, I used to hunt wild boar with spear. If you truly want a testosterone rush.. give

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices

2013-05-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
$3.859 today in Bethesda, MD On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Gas and diesel were both hanging out at $3.35 for about ten days, diesel having came down from $4. Yesterday, gas jumped to $3.55 and diesel has shot up to $3.65. Lovely. Bob R On May 18,

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Complete

2013-05-18 Thread Dan Penoff
The deed is done, and no fuses blew nor were there sparks with the exception of when I reconnected the battery. The rebuilt harness went in fairly easy and there were no fasteners remaining when I was done. Since the harness is strapped down to the point of immobility, I don't expect any

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Complete

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 17:48:11 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The deed is done, and no fuses blew nor were there sparks with the exception of when I reconnected the battery. The rebuilt harness went in fairly easy and there were no fasteners remaining when I was done.

Re: [MBZ] W140 Engine Lower Wiring Harness - Complete

2013-05-18 Thread Max
Ok! So there is an improvement in gauge behavior? -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The deed is done, ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread Max
I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as far as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there, should be cake to get the last 10%. Today I've been messing with the house upstairs HVAC. Have warranty replacement coil on the way, but why not try

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27:49 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as far as I've gone. I'd say my current solution is about 90% there, should be cake to get the last 10%. So you are sure it will go against broad

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread WILTON
'Hope it goes well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust I've researched some clamps that I plan to purchase and try, but that's as

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices

2013-05-18 Thread Mike Esh
$4.05 for diesel here in west Michigan. Michael E. Esh 231-286-2344 On May 18, 2013, at 5:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: $3.859 today in Bethesda, MD On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: Gas and diesel were both hanging out at

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread Max
Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local muffler shop for welding. That sounds bad I'm suspicious of one of my

Re: [MBZ] Max's exhaust

2013-05-18 Thread Craig
On Sat, 18 May 2013 21:37:06 -0400 Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: So you are sure it will go against broad past experience that says the last 10% is the hardest to get? Good point, but if clamps don't do the trick, the job goes to local muffler

Re: [MBZ] Low Oil Pressure W124 2.5 Turbo Diesel

2013-05-18 Thread Brian Toscano
if oil pressure is low at idle take the oil filler cap off and see how much blow by you have. On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 10:12 PM, Chris James c_ja...@gmx.com wrote: OM60x Min specs I believe are: 0.3 bar at idle and at least 3 bar at 3000 rpm. Not sure what a 2.5 runs @ 60. 2200 RPM? So as

Re: [MBZ] best chainsaw

2013-05-18 Thread Brian Toscano
Stihl makes a 460 Rescue with a diamond tipped chain designed for cutting anything diamonds will.. you know for the fire departments, etc. On Sat, May 18, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: You haven't seen those things? Guys on the pipe-laying crews