Mitch,
I'm not totally familiar with all the CA, National differences. It's not real
easy to put an 81-85 engine in a 78-80 300SD. The 78-80 had different glow plug
relays (even within those years, but definitely different than the 81-85).
There is also a difference in the transmission vacuum
Grimes Golden is the perfect apple here -- a friend of mine in grade
school had one in their yard that was more or less completely
unpruned and produced huge amounts of very large, wonderful apples
every year with no user intervention other than picking them.
Pretty much gone now, they bloom
The only decent apples for pies are Macintosh. Can only get them for part of
the year down here, unfortunately.
I grew up with the Guinness world record apple picker, George Adrian. Their
orchard was just a short distance from my childhood home on the south side of
Indianapolis, right next to
Did you fall off a turnip truck?
--R
On 8/8/13 10:55 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
My house was surrounded with them, along with many greenhouse growers as well.
One of my best friends' families were the largest producer of turnips in the
Midwest, Peaper Brothers.
On 07/08/2013 5:48 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Or take a dremel tool with a thin blade on it and cut a slot in the
end of the adjuster and use a regular screw driver. Works just fine
on my Poulan.
Manfred
Mitch Haley wrote:
Wow, all the eBay sources seem to have dried up.
Found a Zama double D
On 07/08/2013 6:14 PM, Craig wrote:
On Wed, 7 Aug 2013 16:12:22 -0500 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
oh? Back to IH again? Or is someone else building v-8s?
Sorry, I cannot answer that question.
Craig
I think the new diesel engine is Ford designed and produced.
Did they not
On 07/08/2013 6:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
So back to the say, it is a POS. I went out to start it, have not ran
it in a couple days. Wore myself pulling on the damn thing, it never
started. I am going to take it to their nearest service provider I
guess and tell them either to fix it
I have photos if anybody cares to see 'em.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 8:22 PM
Subject: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
$1800 - bring a trailer
Wilton
Goldsboro, NC
- Original
Try pulling off the filter cover and squirting a little gas into the
carb intake.
That should at least tell you if it is starving for fuel.
I am guessing that is the most likely cause of hard starting.
Did you check to see if it has spark?
Maybe a new spark plug?
Small engines like this
I think the new diesel engine is Ford designed and produced.
Did they not have some dispute with IH and that resulted in
departure from use of the IH engines?
My mechanic son has done a fair amount of work on diesel pickups in
the last year or two. Ford head gaskets etc.
GM injectors etc.
On my 2-cycle things I squirt in a bunch of carb cleaner to loosen up
the dried gunk (which appears very rapidly) that clogs the jets. The
carb cleaner will usually fire it off but you might need a couple
shots. Sometimes ether but that is probably not good as there is no oil
in there, but it
It's my information. based on Ford diesel truck discussion board at the
time, the issue with IH / Ford was actually with EPA. Story I've
repeatedly heard is that Ford was found to have fudged the EPA emission
numbers in order to make the ever tighter EPA restrictions, without
incurring the
The Ford 6.0 is an IH engine. It is a good, solid design that Ford screwed
up by not listening to IH.
The 6.0 should not have been released in the US market before clean enough
fuel was available here. IIRC the original design is German and works just
fine with European fuel. Ford was stupid.
On 08/08/2013 11:08 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
I think the new diesel engine is Ford designed and produced.
Did they not have some dispute with IH and that resulted in departure
from use of the IH engines?
My mechanic son has done a fair amount of work on diesel pickups in
the last year or
WILTON wrote:
I have photos if anybody cares to see 'em.
Send 'em to the list, Kleb should have them approved by next month.
Mitch.
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It's my information. based on Ford diesel truck discussion board at the
time, the issue with IH / Ford was actually with EPA. Story I've
repeatedly heard is that Ford was found to have fudged the EPA emission
numbers in order to make the ever tighter EPA restrictions, without
If I was in the market for a new light duty pickup it would be a Chevy 1/2
ton 4x4 gasser. Nice ride, best prices I have seen, efficient, powerful,
reliable.
Mike
On Aug 8, 2013 1:02 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 08/08/2013 11:08 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
I think the new
Yes, but meanwhile, I'll send a few of 'em to individuals, if ya want.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 1:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
WILTON wrote:
I have photos
Bring a bigger trailer and you can get my '87 300SDL with a #22 head, too.
Could do an engine swap, or at least a head swap. Body is scrap-worthy,
transmission works fine but not new. I'll ask $800 OBRO, as-is where-is in
Chapel Hill NC 27516. (Just off I-40; you can pull the engine, and drop
Randy wrote:
However, I also have to admit that I really do not need a 3/4 ton
and a 1/2 ton with a gas engine probably makes a whole lot more
sense. I just like the diesel. Unfortunately, the new diesels
have become so fancy that there is no hope of having a lighter
duty pickup with an
Hendrik, for an Aussie you are quite billiant.
I think trades welcome would add a little cachet. Other tried and true
descriptors include:
These cars are known to last for a million miles or more
Some rust, about the size of a quarter indicates that you are honestly
reporting a negligible
My GF drives a FFocus. It really is quite a nice little car.
On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:47 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote:
Do they make Foci in South America?
Gerry
He drives a Ford Focus around Vatican City.
Dan
Sent from my iPad
On Aug 7, 2013, at 8:55 PM, Rich Thomas
I was 'bout to say, My 91 350SDL could make an excellent candidate for
transplant of '87 300D/SD/SDL engine.
How many miles on that engine, Tim?
Wilton
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From: Tim Crone bb...@crone.us
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 08,
Wilton.
Pretty please.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
Yes, but meanwhile, I'll send a few of 'em to
On 08/08/2013 1:16 PM, Fmiser wrote:
Randy wrote:
However, I also have to admit that I really do not need a 3/4 ton
and a 1/2 ton with a gas engine probably makes a whole lot more
sense. I just like the diesel. Unfortunately, the new diesels
have become so fancy that there is no hope of having
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUPER-RARE-WHITE-BLUE-EURO-MERCEDES-W124-1989-200D-DIESEL-5-SPEED-SEDAN-/130951198419?forcerrptr=truehash=item1e7d4cb6d3item=130951198419pt=US_Cars_Trucks
Not mine, etc.
Rick
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Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an r3500 Chevy
crewcab with 6.2 and sm465 4 speed tranny. The 6.2 is efficient but not
powerful like a Cummins or Powerstroke. If you drive it completely the
opposite of the Benz it is cheap to run and reliable. If you run it hard
it
Both of mine have been great cars. I would consider owning another if I needed
inexpensive reliable transportation.
Dan
On Aug 8, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
My GF drives a FFocus. It really is quite a nice little car.
On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 10:47 PM,
When I was looking at trucksa few months ago, I ruled out the GMs due to NO
room behind the seat (single cab, basic truck). The Dodge had the lowest
payload capacity of the three in a bottom of the line truck, so it got
ruled out. The discount, no haggle, fixed price via the EAA membership
sealed
On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 7:14 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com writes:
What's wrong with the Unwired Tools kit, besides the fact that it's way
overpriced for something that anyone with some electronics and
fabrication
skill should be
Yes, Hendrick missed his calling --- his talent is wasted digging dirt.
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 1:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote:
Hendrik, for an Aussie you are quite billiant.
I think trades welcome would add a little cachet. Other tried and true
descriptors include:
I was thinking about diesel pickups yesterday. If VW can make a 2.0l 4cyl
diesel with 140hp and 250lb/ft of torque why can't somebody make a 4.0l v6 with
200hp 400lb/ft and put it in a 1/2 ton pickup?
The answer is that of course they can and a discussion at work on Monday
explains why they
Didn't I say that a year ago? :-)
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
The interesting thing about the TDI is that one ride makes you a believer,
low down torque is awesome.
-Curt
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OK Don
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 2:25 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I was 'bout to say, My 91 350SDL could make an excellent candidate for
transplant of '87 300D/SD/SDL engine.
How many miles on that engine, Tim?
That's a great question. :) 330k? on the chassis, but the car went through
two
Hahahaha. Mine is like driving a narrow school bus. Long, slow, crude
vinyl, plastic and steel interior and usually full of kids.
Mike
On Aug 8, 2013 2:29 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 08/08/2013 1:16 PM, Fmiser wrote:
Randy wrote:
However, I also have to admit that I
It needs one like the one in my 124 sitting here beside it - 130 kmi. ;)
But it sure would be a pity for it to go to the knackers - a mighty fine
car.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Tim Crone bb...@crone.us
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday,
I agree, the one I rented recently was a nice ride. I wish I knew which engine
it had, I'm guessing v6. I just checked Chevy's website and it turns out thats
a 4.3l. I'm actually pretty impressed with it for such a large vehicle. Pulling
a 240D on a trailer (not a tow dolly) isn't a minor job.
I thought your WIFE drive a Smart.
Something going on you aren't telling us about?
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:25:55 -0400
From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] God intervenes on a 124 Benz
Message-ID:
ROAD TRIP!
We'll rent that Chevy I had the other day. Actually now that I think of it Avis
owes me a couple free weekend rentals. The flight down will be relatively
cheap, its maybe a 14-15 hour ride back? No sweat.
I'll buy your 190D and you can honestly tell your wife you haven't gained any
Fmiser wrote:
Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit 6.2L?
Not as trouble free as an MB, but close.
Michael wrote:
Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an
r3500 Chevy crewcab with 6.2 and sm465 4 speed tranny. The 6.2
is efficient but not
Ditto Tim!
LarryT
On 8/5/2013 10:48 AM, Tim Crone wrote:
On Mon, Aug 5, 2013 at 4:31 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote:
there is nothing more. these two people who continue to attack me are
simply being ignored. if anyone knows how i can block their posts on gmail,
i'd appreciate
Curt.
Whoa! The request was for photos.
I'm already one foot on thin ice and the other on a banana peel.
DO like the car though!
Nas car thayut.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
I'm preaching it brother.
Still I like the Jetta and the 6spd manual better. I think the Passat stretches
the lines out and makes it kind of look like a frog.
The 6spd manual is a hoot and a hollar.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:56:38 -0500
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes
Anything like that around here is beat. Its already been a farm truck, or
garage truck, or yard truck or worst of all a quarry truck. It maybe doesn't
have big mileage but tons of hours and a body that is totally beat and they
want $5000 for it...
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:24:17 -0500
you said i'm more thinking to wait and see on obamacare
Unfortunately with obamacare there will be no choice - you can wait and
see, but you will only see one thing - what they are willing to provide.
- the traditional insurance companies are already leaving those states
where they cannot
Flight is around a hundred bucks. It was around a hundred bucks for me to rent
the pickup the other day but I worked it hard. Avis says it'll be more like
$250 for what we'd need. Gas is probably another hundred and another hundred to
Uhaul I suspect. It'd be interesting to know how much it
Nice... manual climate control.
Didn't even wait for the armor-all to burn off the manifold before
taking the pictures
Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com writes:
Actually on second thought Google says its not quite 12 hours from Lynn to
Goldsboro, we'd probably be just as well off to rent the truck here and drive
both ways. Boston Avis has better options than Raleigh anyway. ;)
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 12:42:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: Frederick Moir
right, i wish to see what they are willing to provide. we currently have
the most broken healthcare non-system in the history of the world and more
an more people are being shut out of it. i'd rather take my shot with
obamacare rather that stay with the current disaster and i will reserve
Former DIL just stopped by to show me (ask my opinion) of new VW Passat Diesel
TDI. Nice-looking, quiet, good-riding car. No, I'm not considering one, but
what do y'all think of 'em?
'Seems strange to me sitting down in there so low; 'course I'm used to '87 and
'91 MB's. I'd hafta do
Straight down I-95.
Wilton
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From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
Actually on second thought Google says its not quite 12 hours from Lynn to
Goldsboro,
Well, I asked, then noticed y'all're already talking 'bout 'em.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:11 PM
Subject: [MBZ] VW Passat TDI
Former DIL just stopped by to show me (ask my
Curt.
As I said to Dwight, Get thee behind me.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
Flight is around a hundred
Hahaha.
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I thought your WIFE drive a Smart.
Something going on you aren't telling us about?
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 14:25:55 -0400
From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List
I saw a really nice new VW diesel pickup in Argentina, it was sort of
the mid-sized size but was really nice.
--R
On 8/8/13 2:48 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I was thinking about diesel pickups yesterday. If VW can make a 2.0l 4cyl
diesel with 140hp and 250lb/ft of torque why can't somebody make
It will be a worse disaster, so sayeth my in-house medical
professional. Think of the IRS, Post Office, DMV, building inspections,
and welfare office all running the medical system.
--R
On 8/8/13 4:11 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
right, i wish to see what they are willing to provide. we
On 08/08/2013 1:48 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I was thinking about diesel pickups yesterday. If VW can make a 2.0l 4cyl
diesel with 140hp and 250lb/ft of torque why can't somebody make a 4.0l v6 with
200hp 400lb/ft and put it in a 1/2 ton pickup?
The answer is that of course they can and a
His former GF/SO/POTOSSLQ drove a Smart I think.
She ate a merde del gato tomate and got sick and died from parasites and
viri. Now he is free to find other merde del gato victims.
--R
On 8/8/13 4:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Hahaha.
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 3:16 PM, Curt Raymond
My very limited experience with diesel trucks is all fairly remote.
As I said, earlier, my son is a mechanic and does some work on diesel
pickups.
He tells me how messy, difficult and expensive they are to repair.
He was working on a late model GM Duramax recently. (an 08 if I recall
Whatever you do, do not get bamboozled into SilverScript Rx coverage! These
folks are a JOKE!
G. M. Brown
Brevard, NC
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How slow do you reckon that would be? Its the same OM601 as in my 190D,
actually a 200D you'd figure would be smaller than the 2.2l in my 190D. Its got
to be 240D speed...
Should turn out fair mileage though, or kilometerage anyway.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:02:03 -0400
From: Allan
A worthy replacement for your SD though I can't think you'd want the TDI other
than for the power.
The seats go up and down, I forget how on the new ones but when I took a '98
Jetta TDI for a ride I was worried because my head was scraping the ceiling the
whole time, then I found what I
I need you to sample this truly amazing compost product, Rich. What's your
mailing address?
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
His former GF/SO/POTOSSLQ drove a Smart I think.
She ate a merde del gato tomate and got sick and died from
Are they tinny and light bodied?
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 4:52 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
A worthy replacement for your SD though I can't think you'd want the TDI
other than for the power.
The seats go up and down, I forget how on the new ones but when I took a
'98 Jetta TDI
No, it doesn't feel/sopund tinny and light (Passat). It is a delight to
drive, plenty of power, decent handling (but not great). The seats are not
as comfortable as Mercedesseats are, but otherwise it's a very nice car.
They seat adjustments depend on the package level, ours (SE) has electrical
Gary,
Let's see...2000 page bill nobody read, changes made to a law by the president
and NOT congress, 16,000 pages of regulations that few have actually read. By
the time you wait and see what's in it, everyone (except the politicians) will
be screwed, including you. ACA is sorta like the
Like I said, I'm not getting one. Former DIL is looking.
Short time I was in right front seat, couldn't find height adjust; gotta be
one there somewhere. I was way too low.
Wilton
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From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
The wires are for the injectors. They are known to go bad and the hatness
needs to be replaced so the injectors get the power they need before
worrying about replacing any. Injector voltage is critical in a PSD.
My truck is a 1990.
Mike
On Aug 8, 2013 4:40 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
See below
On Aug 8, 2013 3:24 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Fmiser wrote:
Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit 6.2L?
Not as trouble free as an MB, but close.
Michael wrote:
Interesting comment. Along with my 83 300d, I also drive an
r3500
--R wrote:
It will be a worse disaster, so sayeth my in-house medical professional.
Think of the IRS, Post Office, DMV, building inspections, and welfare office
all running the medical system.
Probably.
But... we have not seen it implemented or run. While watching it run
or be implemented
On 08/08/2013 4:48 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
The wires are for the injectors. They are known to go bad and the hatness
needs to be replaced so the injectors get the power they need before
worrying about replacing any. Injector voltage is critical in a PSD.
My truck is a 1990.
Mike
On Aug
Roger wrote:
Everyone knows what is wrong with our current health care system, but..
Yes we do.
Read The Law at mises.org or fee.org.
Huge money pot waiting to be raided, i.e. insurance $$ is the pot.
Eliminate the pot of $$, things have a chance to be priced at market
levels. Same with
I actually one night read whatever version was posted before they voted
on something that needed to be passed before we could find out what was
in it. I think it was something like 1200 pages, but it was double and
triple spaced and had very little on each page.
A good part of the law
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Wash DC
--R
On 8/8/13 5:03 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
I need you to sample this truly amazing compost product, Rich. What's your
mailing address?
On Thu, Aug 8, 2013 at 4:32 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
His former GF/SO/POTOSSLQ
Andrew wrote:
These cars are known to last for a million miles or more
Ya gotta include the potential rod-bender as a plus issue in this. A
rod-bender is sign of excellent engineering to make this care lust for
miny hungred mules for the footure.
mao
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...but still have my Schwinn 10spd in the garage I bought in high school,
trading in my Stingray i outgrew, which would be worth a fortune today.
I used to assemble Stingray bikes at the Schwinn shop. And, I still
ride my 1938 rear drop-out New Departure Chicago Schwinn balloon
Hendrik wrote:
Well the pope rides in a Benz...
Nope.
At least last month in Brazil he didn't ride. I heard he walked. Correct?
mao
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The Amarok, I saw it too when I was there in 2011. They look awesome, same
engine as the Jetta/Passat
-Curt
Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2013 16:22:15 -0400
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT anyone have
On Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:13:49 -0400 Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Lucky us. I find it interesting that the unions don't like it, and the
congressional staff don't like it.
The unions indeed do not like it. The congressional staff, however, have
just been taken care
On Thu, 8 Aug 2013 17:07:37 -0500 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com
wrote:
--R wrote:
It will be a worse disaster, so sayeth my in-house medical
professional. Think of the IRS, Post Office, DMV, building
inspections, and welfare office all running the medical system.
Probably.
But...
I don't think so but really theres not much that does anymore. I think the
Jetta feels like a 124, they still call it a compact but I can fit in the back
seat with the seats all the way back and the trunk is cavernous.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2013 17:04:27 -0400
From: Andrew Strasfogel
http://www.mbca.org/sites/default/files/oils_for_classic_british_cars.pdf
swiped this from MBCA. It should provide a few hours of interesting discusison
clay
2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and
At 02:48 PM 8/8/2013, Curt wrote:
I was thinking about diesel pickups yesterday. If VW can make a 2.0l
4cyl diesel with 140hp and 250lb/ft of torque why can't somebody
make a 4.0l v6 with 200hp 400lb/ft and put it in a 1/2 ton pickup?
Dodge is supposed to have a V6 diesel option in their
The real problems with apples grown in Washington State is the climate
(warm and dry), irrigation, which tends to cause pithy apples, and
the over-use of growth regulator sprays to make the apples pointy.
The pointy apples are also mealier due to the excessive cell
expansion that makes
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Hahaha.
OK, so who's Donna?
Mitch.
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No, but I worked around a lot of them.
Interestingly, we (the locals) never touched a turnip. There were migrant
workers who came into town for the harvest that did all the work with the
turnips. Peaper Brothers had a large building behind the greenhouses where the
turnips were processed -
I had a 1962 or so Schwinn Jaguar, which had a 2 speed rear hub and a
front shock absorber, in gold, whitewall tires. It weighed about 80lb.
My dad kept it, was in the barn, in near perfect condition. I got down
to the farm to clean stuff out, was looking forward to reclaiming it. I
was
hey Randy!
A late congrats to you and your lovely bride! My wife I celebrated
our 45th anniversary last Monday. It was Aug 6 1968 - I was 18 and she
was 17 -- when I looked at my kids when they were that age I thought,
there is now way they could have done what we did! Even so, we
IIRC when Ford first decided to test market diesel pickups, they bought
(1000?) engines from IH. Those pickups sold out rapidly. Then they
contractes with IH to supply engines. Then they leased the rights to
manufacture them. The IH engines were bullet proof. When Ford started
making them,
I got the darn thing started today fished what I needed to clear to close the
gate which was not much cutting at all, turned it off to
Move the logs and could not get to start. Almost started the first attempt then
that was it
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 8, 2013, at 11:12 AM, Dieselhead
Oh yea I pulled the cover and squirted a short squirt of either in the carb and
it still did not start
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 8, 2013, at 11:23 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
wrote:
On my 2-cycle things I squirt in a bunch of carb cleaner to loosen up the
dried
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Oh yea I pulled the cover and squirted a short squirt of either in the carb and
it still did not start
Might have a weak coil that dies when hot?
Mitch.
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Fmiser wrote:
Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit
6.2L? Not as trouble free as an MB, but close.
Michael wrote:
Comparing to the Benz.it is WAY easier to work on
Fmiser wrote:
I disagree. My 123s are much less likely to have seized
I am thinking about making it 4wd
Haven't decided on stock Chevy or a Cummins and HP60.
Mike
On Aug 8, 2013 7:40 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
Fmiser wrote:
Well, what's wrong with a late '80s GM with the Detroit
6.2L? Not as trouble free as an MB, but close.
The duramax is a great engine
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On Aug 8, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I think the new diesel engine is Ford designed and produced.
Did they not have some dispute with IH and that resulted in departure from
use of the IH engines?
My
I expect they'll just replace the carburetor unless there is significant
damage to the piston/rings/cylinder. These can be rebuilt but cheaper to
replace given US labor rates.
Two rules for 2-cycle engines (1) don't use gas, and (2) agitate the
fuel-oil mix before you fill or start the engine.
If you have tools handy when this happens, unscrew the spark plug. Is it
wet or dry? If dry you are probably not getting fuel. If wet, try cleaning
any carbon with a paper towel and blow dry (compressed air if available) or
air dry.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes
Congrats to all of you - you're making me feel a lot younger - we're working on
34 years
Dan
On Aug 8, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Larry T wrote:
hey Randy!
A late congrats to you and your lovely bride! My wife I celebrated our
45th anniversary last Monday. It was Aug 6 1968 - I was 18 and
This link should tell you more than you ever wanted to know about the ACC II
servo: http://kittrellcommunitywatch.dyndns.org/servo
These things have a couple of bad flaws. First the plastic part is prone to
cracking and leaking, especially with age. Second there is a seal of the
shaft that
Craig wrote:
Not so, refuse2enroll.com
Positively!!
But, that makes us outlaws.
The law demands that we enroll.
...hmmm... sounds like more biz for private prisons... perhaps...
They gotta punish outlaws, no? Or, do outlaws get the dealth panel?
mao
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