Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Larry T
My impression was you were talking about a manual gearbox - is ATF spec'd for manny trannys? most use engine oil but I've never owned a manny MB Sincerely, Larry On 2/10/2014 6:57 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Any drawbacks to the M1 ATF? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2014, at 6:11

Re: [MBZ] Alzheimer's Eye Test sent to me by a friend

2014-02-11 Thread Larry T
me too. I wonder if there's any accuracy in this test.? (hope none) Sincerely, Larry On 2/10/2014 2:10 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Yup I got that oldtimers disease. Henry who was going to write something here but can't remember what it was On 10/02/14 17:11, arche...@embarqmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Dwight Giles
Yes Curt when I put Mobil 1 ATF my slushbox 240D it became a different car especially in winter. Dimitri, curt's white 240D had Mobil 1 synthetic gear oil in manny tranny dif when I had it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread dseretakis
Well I guess I have to go with the M1 ATF! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 7:47 AM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Yes Curt when I put Mobil 1 ATF my slushbox 240D it became a different car especially in winter. Dimitri, curt's white 240D had Mobil 1 synthetic gear

Re: [MBZ] WAS- 4,000 silly tons Now-Project Merc

2014-02-11 Thread Dieselhead
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Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Dieselhead
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Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Dieselhead
My impression was you were talking about a manual gearbox - is ATF spec'd for manny trannys? most use engine oil but I've never owned a manny MB Sincerely, Larry If you want to ruin a MB manual trans, just put gear oil in it. Or run it dry. The ONLY MB manual trans I have ever

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Craig
On Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:49:08 -0500 Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: My impression was you were talking about a manual gearbox - is ATF spec'd for manny trannys? most use engine oil but I've never owned a manny MB Mercedes manual transmissions MUST have ATF. Mobil 1 works

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Craig
On Tue, 11 Feb 2014 09:29:36 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Well I guess I have to go with the M1 ATF! Yes, by all means, do it! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Mercedes C3 Star System

2014-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff
Shipped via DHL from Hong Kong early this morning (late Tuesday local time.) Looks like it should arrive here on Thursday. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Alzheimer's Eye Test sent to me by a friend

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
obviously there isn't any accuracy On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 7:01 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: me too. I wonder if there's any accuracy in this test.? (hope none) Sincerely, Larry On 2/10/2014 2:10 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Yup I got that oldtimers disease. Henry who

[MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So I am supposed to fly to the Dominican tomorrow and me flight going thru Atlanta cancelled due to ice. Wth? Delta sucks. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
baseball related? On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: So I am supposed to fly to the Dominican tomorrow and me flight going thru Atlanta cancelled due to ice. Wth? Delta sucks. Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Go through Miami. Atlanta is supposed to get winter. --R On 2/11/14 11:32 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: So I am supposed to fly to the Dominican tomorrow and me flight going thru Atlanta cancelled due to ice. Wth? Delta sucks. Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, work trip Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 10:33 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: baseball related? On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: So I am supposed to fly to the Dominican tomorrow and me flight going thru Atlanta

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I don't think delta goes thru Miami , got a couple of people going thru Miami on American no problem. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 10:36 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Go through Miami. Atlanta is supposed to get winter. --R On 2/11/14 11:32

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
sex trade? you should fly through miami. have me come visit you on your layover. buy me lunch someplace nice. be insulted by repeatedly until i angrily storm out On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: No, work trip Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11,

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff
The DR (Dominican Republic) or Dominica (the island)? If you are going to the DR, be sure to go to the Jaragua. Great hotel and casino. Used to stay there a lot. Oh, and be ready to observe abject poverty like you've never seen it before. Dan who is enjoying weather in the 70s today On Feb

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
77 degrees at MIA. no ice! On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The DR (Dominican Republic) or Dominica (the island)? If you are going to the DR, be sure to go to the Jaragua. Great hotel and casino. Used to stay there a lot. Oh, and be ready to observe

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff
Delta = Atlanta American = Miami Dan On Feb 11, 2014, at 11:40 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I don't think delta goes thru Miami , got a couple of people going thru Miami on American no problem. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 10:36 AM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, check the fluid level. as for fluid, i recall using redline mtl a lot but not totally sure on the details On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 6:57 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Ok. I will check fluid level first. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 10, 2014, at 4:40 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
You got a word wrong below, I fixed it for you. I'm glad to be going home tomorrow, more Snowmageddon predicted for Thursday. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 10:32:03 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Heck my '88 GMC 5spd used ATF. First vehicle I've had that needed gear oil in the transmission was the Jetta and thats only because the transmission and differential are the same unit, the slushbox cars use ATF and have a separate fill for the gear oil. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 08:47:58

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Dr Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 10:43 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The DR (Dominican Republic) or Dominica (the island)? If you are going to the DR, be sure to go to the Jaragua. Great hotel and casino. Used to stay there a lot. Oh, and be ready to observe abject

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
You obviously haven't been to Belize yet... -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:43:18 -0500 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta? Message-ID: 449b5d10-b122-4cd8-a4c8-e4e765acc...@penoff.com Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
kleb should have flown american! taken me to lunch in hialeah. met a cuban waitress who spoke no english. took her to the domincan republic and started a new life making baseballs On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:44 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Delta = Atlanta American = Miami Dan

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
DR fatty On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:57 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Dr Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 10:43 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The DR (Dominican Republic) or Dominica (the island)? If you are going to the DR, be sure to go to the

Re: [MBZ] Alzheimer's Eye Test sent to me by a friend

2014-02-11 Thread Mountain Man
Gary wrote: obviously there isn't any accuracy You naysay science? Billions and billions have seen this... on the interweb. I read it in my email - it must be accurate and true science becuz I think so. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Mountain Man
Dan wrote: Oh, and be ready to observe abject poverty like you've never seen it before. My opinion today is that life is too expensive. Talk is desire to cut ACA, SSI, MC, MA which essentially sez - too expensive to exist. I ain't there, but... it sounds too expensive. Sideline or death panel

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Mountain Man
Gary wrote: be insulted by repeatedly until i angrily storm out I'm on my way. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ko

2014-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell
On 10/02/2014 5:50 PM, Larry T wrote: I have found Gary's prices beat the others - plus if you have a question about various parts manufacturers you get a quick and informed answer. ;-) Sincerely, Larry And free insults too. What was that character on Sesame Street - Oscar the Grouch?

Re: [MBZ] ko

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
i am a curmudgeon. my task in life is to help temper the natural human tendency towards stupid. i guess i am primarily an educator On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:18 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 10/02/2014 5:50 PM, Larry T wrote: I have found Gary's prices beat the others -

Re: [MBZ] ko

2014-02-11 Thread Mountain Man
Randy wrote: Randy who has figured out that Gary is not quite so hard hearted as he sometimes appears to be As stated yesterday by other customers as well as Gary - I doubt you will find another parts guy with standards as good/high as Gary. He made Bimby the place to buy and took that with

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff
And this is from the guy who drops big bucks on espresso grinders? I'm confused. Dan who buys Gevalia Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2014, at 12:15 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Dan wrote: Oh, and be ready to observe abject poverty like you've never seen it before. My

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell
I have no personal experience, never having owned an MB with a manual transmission, but I have heard that synthetic is not always good in manual boxes that were not designed for it as it is too slippery and the synchros don't work as they should. Now I am sure someone will argue with that

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
i like esperesso. the cubans sell it cheap all over the place On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: And this is from the guy who drops big bucks on espresso grinders? I'm confused. Dan who buys Gevalia Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2014, at 12:15 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff
I have, and it's just as bad. Dan Ambergris Cay Man Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You obviously haven't been to Belize yet... -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:43:18 -0500 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
i make it a policy never to venture into human misery greater than that of detroit or camden On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:24 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have, and it's just as bad. Dan Ambergris Cay Man Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2014, at 11:49 AM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] WAS- 4,000 silly tons Now-Project Merc

2014-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell
On 10/02/2014 6:58 PM, clay wrote: I dropped by my indy this morning to see about the backfiring. He is all backed up with more work than he can swing a spanner at. His three lifts are busy and the parking area is over loaded with customer cars. In an attempt to secure a little more

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff
Or Compton. Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2014, at 12:25 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i make it a policy never to venture into human misery greater than that of detroit or camden On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:24 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have, and it's

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
sure, although i rarely venture left coast On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:26 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Or Compton. Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2014, at 12:25 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i make it a policy never to venture into human misery greater than that

Re: [MBZ] WAS- 4,000 silly tons Now-Project Merc

2014-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell
On 10/02/2014 9:58 PM, clay wrote: One time offer, I have until end of business Tuesday to bite. I will be digging into it with torch and magnets, as well as poking tool. Three years of oxidation to the paint and some moss in the crevices. clay Nothing that cannot be fixed. Just have to

Re: [MBZ] WAS- 4,000 silly tons Now-Project Merc

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
i thikn eveyrone today needs a 107 On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:37 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: What year is the car you have? I'd be all over that like ugly on an ape. I was actually thinking just yesterday that it'd be kind of fun to have a 107, wish I had a garage to keep

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas
I didn't find Belize to be that bad, considering. Well, Belize City is a SH that one should not go to but the countryside was fairly nice and the people seemed to be getting by fairly well. And the brewery is right next to the airport so you can load up on the way away. DR is run by 7 (?)

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yep Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 10:44 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Delta = Atlanta American = Miami Dan On Feb 11, 2014, at 11:40 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I don't think delta goes thru Miami , got a couple of people going thru Miami

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yes. I normally fly American, I did not book this one. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 10:47 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: kleb should have flown american! taken me to lunch in hialeah. met a cuban waitress who spoke no english. took her to the domincan republic and

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff
One of those families was my customer. Working around these guys was like being with the mob. Everyone treated them with reverence almost. They owned the largest ferreteria in the country. Made Sam's Club look like a corner drugstore in comparison. In the middle of the main selling floor the

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Larry T
Thanks Craig, and others all the manual trans I have worked with all required engine oil (LBCa, Porsche, etc) Learn something every day ;-) BTW, i have had excellent results using Amsoil products -- after i saw my customers Oil Analysis Tests I became convinced Amsoil is better

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Speaking of shifting, after getting the 300SD back on the road I noticed that the parking pawl is not going in (I can hear it hitting but not engaging) and the shifter has to be jiggered to get the start switch engaged. Having never dealt with the shifter adjuster or safety switch, tell me if

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
i think i just used any ordinary dexron in my 72 220D it ws 15 years ago that i got hit in that car. i sure did like it :( On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 1:30 PM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Thanks Craig, and others all the manual trans I have worked with all required engine oil

[MBZ] Vehicle diesel and Kerosene - Compatible?

2014-02-11 Thread Larry T
Hi all, we are expecting a big storm tomorrow evening and previous storms left us without power for as much as 12 days. with the current cold weather I am concerned about keeping the house warm. we have a wood stove insert and are getting a load of wood this afternoon as a potential

Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Fluid

2014-02-11 Thread Larry T
Thanks Gary - ;-) Sincerely, Larry On 2/9/2014 8:42 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: that's just the old school ATF in a PS bottle. i'd happily use it in a W124 On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 8:35 PM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi All, I have a liter of Hydraulic Fluid I bought either from

Re: [MBZ] Alzheimer's Eye Test sent to me by a friend

2014-02-11 Thread OK Don
There was no Alzheimer's associated with this test the first time I saw it - just a clever way of illustrating what you pay attention to and what you don't. On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 6:01 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: me too. I wonder if there's any accuracy in this test.? (hope

Re: [MBZ] Alzheimer's Eye Test sent to me by a friend

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
y'know, 86% of those who don't repost this on facebook are communists On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:11 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.comwrote: Gary wrote: obviously there isn't any accuracy You naysay science? Billions and billions have seen this... on the interweb. I read it in my

Re: [MBZ] Alzheimer's Eye Test sent to me by a friend

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
yup, that's exactly what it is, don. it is not a diagnostic test for alzheimer's or prostate cancer or dan gordon syndrome. On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 2:06 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: There was no Alzheimer's associated with this test the first time I saw it - just a clever way of

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread OK Don
Delta had nothing to do with the ice --- On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: So I am supposed to fly to the Dominican tomorrow and me flight going thru Atlanta cancelled due to ice. Wth? Delta sucks. -- OK Don They who can give up essential liberty

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread OK Don
I won't argue with you on a theoretical level, but will from an experience level. the synchros work just fine with M1 in a MB many tranny., at least in the three I used it in. On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:24 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: I have no personal experience, never having

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread OK Don
The only out of adjustment of a shifter that I've seen or heard of is the loss of the bushings. One minute they're there, the next they are gone. On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Speaking of shifting, after getting the 300SD back on the

Re: [MBZ] Veggies for cars WUZ:lentils are a vegan style food product

2014-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
No idea, but the story died down quickly once doubt had been cast on the veracity of these claims On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 12:29 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Documentation? If the Nat'l Geog researchers didn't find proof of the Georgians age, how did the people

Re: [MBZ] Vitamin B-12

2014-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I have just one cat, but I like your business model. On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 6:58 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Gary wrote: people are morons. People? No, ME - I'm MORON. At least that is what you tell me... mao a case of the black pot calling the white porcelain

Re: [MBZ] Service manuals for 123, 108, 113, and such...

2014-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I hvae some 108 and 111 manuals and literature. Anyone interested? On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 7:55 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 10 Feb 2014 08:39:15 -0800 (PST) Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.com wrote: OM617.95 book 123 Chassis ACC book 123 Chassis 1984 update

Re: [MBZ] WAS- 4,000 silly tons Now-Project Merc

2014-02-11 Thread clay
I drive a 1974 SL, so am aware of a few issues these cars have. The new one is mechanical injection with the chrysler ACC. I figure five weeks of reasonable activity to make it marketable. That is the opening of the driving season. As for garage, I will have access at the end of the summer.

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Dieselhead
Speaking of shifting, after getting the 300SD back on the road I noticed that the parking pawl is not going in (I can hear it hitting but not engaging) and the shifter has to be jiggered to get the start switch engaged. Having never dealt with the shifter adjuster or safety switch, tell me

Re: [MBZ] WAS- 4,000 silly tons Now-Project Merc

2014-02-11 Thread Dieselhead
i thikn eveyrone today needs a 107 YOU WANT THE ADDRESS WHERE TO SHIP MINE TO? TIAI presume you are offering to send one to each of us. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] WAS- 4,000 silly tons Now-Project Merc

2014-02-11 Thread clay
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c107-sl-slc-class/1686228-1973-450sl-project.html This is a really anal retentive example. If you are going to do it, this would be the right way clay On Feb 10, 2014, at 11:25 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I'd be all over that like ugly on an ape. Nothing more

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread clay
There was a period of using 30 weight. I think it was two years, while there was a transition from one formula of ATF to another. Gump used ATF, Mobil 1. The manual called for oil, but the years prior to 72 and after called ATF clay On Feb 11, 2014, at 3:49 AM, Larry T wrote: My

[MBZ] 1984 300D transmission and weather

2014-02-11 Thread Rick Hawkins Java
Folks, So far all the weather we have in athens, ga is a little bit of icy snow that is melting in the light rain. We're supposed to be headed for 1 inch of sleet tonite and freezing rain etc maybe 2 inches overnite and more on wednesday . perhaps 2 inches more That's a lot of

Re: [MBZ] Service manuals for 123, 108, 113, and such...

2014-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff
I have a set of the classic (110/111/108/114/115, I think) manuals as well as both W123 and W126 manuals on CD if anyone is interested. Dan On Feb 11, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I hvae some 108 and 111 manuals and literature. Anyone interested? On

Re: [MBZ] WAS- 4,000 silly tons Now-Project Merc

2014-02-11 Thread clay
I am thinking of posting it to CL Vancouver or Victoria. Prices there are obscene and a low entry point price would get it moving really fast. clay On Feb 11, 2014, at 9:30 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 10/02/2014 9:58 PM, clay wrote: One time offer, I have until end of business Tuesday to

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas
What is the procedure? Hey Dr. Fatty -- fiddy cents of bushings and $12 for shipping? --R (too lazy to look up the procedure) On 2/11/14 2:47 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Speaking of shifting, after getting the 300SD back on the road I noticed that the parking pawl is not going in (I can hear it

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Right, they still do not have ice there yet, may not get too bad, they just cancelled on the chance there might be ice Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 1:14 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Delta had nothing to do with the ice --- On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
delta is n ot ready when you are delta is actually the crappiest airline i've ever flown and i'm a spirit air flyer On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 3:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Right, they still do not have ice there yet, may not get too bad, they just cancelled on the chance

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I wonder is spirit flies to the DR Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 2:43 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: delta is n ot ready when you are delta is actually the crappiest airline i've ever flown and i'm a spirit air flyer On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 3:41 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
oh, they fly to any and every shithole in teh western hempisphere they do show listings for punta cana but i'll leave it to you to sort hte details On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 3:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I wonder is spirit flies to the DR Sent from my iPhone On Feb

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas
You know, when your choice is between Delta and American, well, your choice is pretty clear. --R On 2/11/14 3:43 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: delta is n ot ready when you are delta is actually the crappiest airline i've ever flown and i'm a spirit air flyer

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I despise Delta, with USAir a close second. OTOH, I have flown flew several trips recently on AirTran and they were FABULOUS: on time, polite, professional, caring, tolerant of exces carryons, and humorous (one of the FAs delivered a cleverly embellished safety announcement). On Tue, Feb 11,

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle diesel and Kerosene - Compatible?

2014-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Such commentary would be much richer if you were to disclose your whereabouts. On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi all, we are expecting a big storm tomorrow evening and previous storms left us without power for as much as 12 days. with the

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
yes, airtran has always been vastly superior to delta, from day 1 of value jet days delta has that company town answerable to no one kind of vibes. it was the same vibe eastman kodak had On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 4:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: I despise Delta, with

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell
On 11/02/2014 2:36 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: What is the procedure? Hey Dr. Fatty -- fiddy cents of bushings and $12 for shipping? --R (too lazy to look up the procedure) I have not done it but I have heard enough about it to know, that the first thing you do is to buy the special plier type

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread rogerhga
Kaleb, The local weather and NWS is talking about tonight and Wednesday being the worst it's been since the great ice storm of '73 (which old folks still discuss with fear in their eyes) when some were without power for over 2 weeks. This is projected to be a rare event. I'm East of Atlanta,

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell
like this https://www.google.ca/search?q=Mercedes+shifter+linkage+toolclient=firefox-ahs=Qh1rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:officialtbm=ischtbo=usource=univsa=Xei=f5P6Ut7-CaKSyAHn_oDoDQved=0CDIQsAQbiw=1536bih=762dpr=1.25 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Gary Hurst
it depends. probably not. worldpac won't want to just bring me them for free but maybe they will. after that, it's just first class postage. so it could be as cheap as a couple of bucks On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What is the

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well new flight goes thru there on Thursday. Hope that one makes it Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 3:16 PM, roger...@comcast.net wrote: Kaleb, The local weather and NWS is talking about tonight and Wednesday being the worst it's been since the great ice storm of '73 (which old

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
Someone, either here or on a different group, described a way to use bolts and washers to install the new bushings. Tighten up the bolt and the washer pushes in the new bushings, or something like that. Gerry On 2/11/2014 4:15 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 11/02/2014 2:36 PM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I would have never booked delta if it was me doing the booking Sent from my iPhone On Feb 11, 2014, at 2:59 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: You know, when your choice is between Delta and American, well, your choice is pretty clear. --R On 2/11/14 3:43

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/vintage-mercedes-benz/1764890-shift-linkage-bushing-tool.html On 11/02/2014 3:24 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Someone, either here or on a different group, described a way to use bolts and washers to install the new bushings. Tighten up the bolt and the

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Dieselhead
Someone, either here or on a different group, described a way to use bolts and washers to install the new bushings. Tighten up the bolt and the washer pushes in the new bushings, or something like that. Gerry Yep. Washers and a bolt. I've never had the tool. 40 years ago it was a dealer

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems -- bushing tool

2014-02-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Anyone have one of these things? --R On 2/11/14 4:18 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: like this https://www.google.ca/search?q=Mercedes+shifter+linkage+toolclient=firefox-ahs=Qh1rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:officialtbm=ischtbo=usource=univsa=Xei=f5P6Ut7-CaKSyAHn_oDoDQved=0CDIQsAQbiw=1536bih=762dpr=1.25

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
I wish Amsoil wasn't a pyramid scheme. I want to go to the store and buy oil not get involved selling the stuff. The oil might be great but the company stinks. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 13:30:21 -0500 From: Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shifting

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Randy Bennell
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1297987-transmission-shifter-bushing-tool-helper.html On 11/02/2014 3:50 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Someone, either here or on a different group, described a way to use bolts and washers to install the new bushings. Tighten up the bolt and the

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems -- bushing tool

2014-02-11 Thread Dieselhead
Anyone have one of these things? --R On 2/11/14 4:18 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: like this https://www.google.ca/search?q=Mercedes+shifter+linkage+toolclient=firefox-ahs=Qh1rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:officialtbm=ischtbo=usource=univsa=Xei=f5P6Ut7-CaKSyAHn_oDoDQved=0CDIQsAQbiw=1536bih=762dpr=1.25 I

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle diesel and Kerosene - Compatible?

2014-02-11 Thread Fmiser
Larry wrote: we have a wood stove insert and are getting a load of wood this afternoon as a potential backup heat source but we also have a Kerosene Heater that I use in the garage. I have a supply of Kerosene but it will only last a day or 2 -- would it be acceptable to use some diesel

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle diesel and Kerosene - Compatible?

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Yes but... You'll find your kerosene heater will stink with diesel in it. You might get away with lighting it and shutting it down outside but theres a good chance it'll stink all the time. Lay in a larger supply of kerosene. If this were a common event for me I'd get a 55 gallon drum of the

Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
I concur and raise it by the 3 cars (1 190D and 2 240Ds) I had it in. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 13:18:24 -0600 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shifting problems Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
You apparently haven't flown US Air enough. Every time they've tried to take me through Philadelphia they strand me there. The first time it took 16 hours to get to Las Vegas (a 6 hour trip) and 24 hours to get home. Then 24 hours to get to Cincinnati. They tried like hell to strand me in

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah, walk. If I can't get there on Virgin, Jet Blue or Southwest I pretty much don't want to go. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:59:40 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta? Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta?

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
We have pine trees, we just trim them back from the wires... -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 21:16:07 + (UTC) From: roger...@comcast.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hotlanta? Message-ID:     1288990279.2082189.1392153367309.javamail.r...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: [MBZ] Vehicle diesel and Kerosene - Compatible?

2014-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Wick lamp guys report that dyed (ie untaxed) kero can gum up the wick, another thing to be careful of. -Curt Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2014 16:50:33 -0600 From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vehicle diesel and Kerosene - Compatible? Message-ID:

[MBZ] W140 coupes

2014-02-11 Thread dseretakis
What do you all think of the w140 S500 coupe. Dan, don't you have one? Sent from my iPhonekx ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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