Re: [MBZ] Who Has A W123...

> Dan wrote: > I have one of these kits that I got for my former W123 but never > installed it. If a list member has a W123 that doesn’t have the > relocated fuse/holder I’ll gift it to them for the cost of > shipping. Oooh! I could use one! Or 3 or 4... If it's not already spoken for - I'll

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

NA is the only market for DOT doors. ROTW uses the euro sets. Lots of W123 taxis out there that need headlights, but only a bunch of run down junkers this side of the pond. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor,

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

Go for a cheapo chinee DEPO set from FleaBay. I think they run $200 shipped. URO is the only maker of fresh doors IIRC clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst -

Re: [MBZ] 124 convertible

Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2018, at 9:31 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > IT is scrap value now. If he makes a claim, metal work from body shop will > run about $2k. At least the tiny kink on my under SD rang up that way. No > need to trade him

Re: [MBZ] 124 convertible

IT is scrap value now. If he makes a claim, metal work from body shop will run about $2k. At least the tiny kink on my under SD rang up that way. No need to trade him a 240D, just offer him the same $300 that CraParts will. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei

Re: [MBZ] Turbo hose

Due to all the wonderful assistance of the bright minds on list, I have resolved the issue. I used the 9mm hose to replace the perished one from EGR thing to Waste Gate doo-hicky. Then I gave more thought to how I sort of remembered the way lines were attached. I was sure one of the lines

[MBZ] I keep looking at it

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/1982-mercedes-240/6442234386.html Somebody other than me needs this. Bound to be one person on the list who could make it all pretty again. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 -

Re: [MBZ] RIP Dan Gurney

Yes. He had a good run. RIP Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 14, 2018 8:36 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Took his last lap today. > > -D > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Another cruise control rebuild

That's what I do, except I use soapy water before the blow-dry. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] RIP Dan Gurney

Took his last lap today. -D ___ http://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] Lightest engine

> On January 14, 2018 at 7:22 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You can bring wunna dem to MG on the way to Tampa. The TSA at Tulsa would freak out over the x-ray of his carry-on. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Why build all the tracks and stuff? Just put the plywood shell over your crawler. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Another cruise control rebuild

I used a varnish remover then scrubbed with a brush, then blew off with compressed air Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2018, at 6:32 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did you use a chemical to remove the coating, or scrape and wire brush? > > - >

Re: [MBZ] OT Start of a Lister 4 Cylinder by hand

One of the memories of my childhood is my uncle starting my grandfather's 1939 model b JD by throwing the flywheel around by hand. Then I would sit on my grandfather's lap as he drove the tractor. After a while he would turn a lever & a cloud of black kerosene smoke would come back toward us. An

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

If there a 4 cyl turbo version of the OM606 for the RTW? I'd guess there is. But if MG wants it cheap, that probably eliminates importing one from meh he Ko, or some other country. That could still meet MGs requirement for mechanical injection. MG via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Another cruise control rebuild

Did you use a chemical to remove the coating, or scrape and wire brush? - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 5:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think what messed me up on the first one is I don’t think I got the > coating off the back

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

You can bring wunna dem to MG on the way to Tampa. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes January 14, 2018 at 11:27 AM Probably the 601. I have a couple available if you need one. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Another cruise control rebuild

I think what messed me up on the first one is I don’t think I got the coating off the back of it good enough. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2018, at 4:47 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > Excellent! The first one is the hardest. > > -- Jim >

Re: [MBZ] Another cruise control rebuild

Excellent! The first one is the hardest. -- Jim ___ http://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] Lightest engine

Not very far at all. to Lady Lake. Lacey Lake Rd however is a whole nother thing, even for free. :-0 MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On January 14, 2018 at 3:22 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: OK. Where is up here? The owner is probably pretty close to where I am just

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

Not as far as I know but I think Tom may have a list of some people who bought a lot of the old stock when Mercedes got rid of it. MG Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Does the classic center have access to parts that may show NLA at a regular dealer? On 1/14/2018 3:23 PM, Meade

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

If you are talking about the Euro style headights then I would go for them. They just make the 123 look right. MG Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I need new headlight doors on the 240D. I am wondering if I should replace them or locate some Euros. I have a set on another car I could

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

That's what I'm thinking. One of SILs does WWII reenacting. Hie brother has a repro of an armored car with 3/16 steel body. Wish I could afford the steel. I would love to do it with 1/4" in the sides and bottom of the tub and 3/16 on the rest. I figure it wouldn't even need any frame and

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

If it's in a parade then I can't see what they would have to complain about. Most of the tanks that I have seen running in videos have some numbers, and a black cross with white outline on the side and unit insignia on the front and rear. That black cross BTW is still the one used by the

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

Not to my knowledge, unless it’s something unique they have made, like Ponton power brake assist units. I’m sure Jaime can chime in here to confirm. Anything the CC has ever quoted me I can get through my dealer at my standard jobber discount. Once I figured this out there was no reason (for

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

Well I would hope they have more resources than your average dealer, I would consider them the final answer if you want new parts with the star mark. Drop Tom an email. thomas.han...@mbusa.com -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 14, 2018 4:35:57 PM EST, "Kaleb C.

[MBZ] Another cruise control rebuild

The rebuilt Programa unit that I had in th 95 E300 quick working a while back.  I rebuilt the original one that was in the car.  I put it back in today and it works great.  I got that one done in 1 try, assuming it continues to work. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

Does the classic center have access to parts that may show NLA at a regular dealer? On 1/14/2018 3:23 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: May be worth checking with Classic Center / Tom Hanson periodically in the event that Bosch or some other maker produces a limited run of the doors?

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

May be worth checking with Classic Center / Tom Hanson periodically in the event that Bosch or some other maker produces a limited run of the doors? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

Yeah, really! After all, why can’t you get parts for a car that’s 35 year old, after all I’ve seen the URO headlight doors, and while they are URO, I would use them if I had to. -D > On Jan 14, 2018, at 4:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

It is absolutely ridiculous all the parts that are NLA.  Anyway, I think in the case of headlight doors on a 123, I think Uro would probably be fine. On 1/14/2018 3:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Only one side can still be found in Bosch, and that’s if there are any left. Otherwise,

Re: [MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

Only one side can still be found in Bosch, and that’s if there are any left. Otherwise, it’s URO. OE doors are unobtainium. -D > On Jan 14, 2018, at 4:02 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I need new headlight doors on the 240D. I am wondering if I

[MBZ] 123 headlight doors v Euros

I need new headlight doors on the 240D.  I am wondering if I should replace them or locate some Euros.  I have a set on another car I could move over.  Thoughts? --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

That should be fun! - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 2:14 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Jagdpanzer 38T Hetzer reproduction with tube frame and plywood body. Using > a hydraulic drive system. > > MG > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> On January

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

> On January 14, 2018 at 3:22 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > > OK. Where is up here? The owner is probably pretty close to where > I am just north of Ocala. He's south of Ocala. Lady Lake. Up here is: https://tinyurl.com/yb8zof5m

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Let me know when you plan to drive that thing down University Ave. in Gainesville; especially if you put the original decals from Amazon on it. Gerry https://www.google.com/search?client=opera=38T+Hetzer+reproduction=opera=UTF-8=UTF-8 MG wrote: > Probably. At

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

OK. Where is up here? The owner is probably pretty close to where I am just north of Ocala. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Owner is currently south of you and north of Mickey Mouse. Car is up here somewhere, I think it's on the lube pit in his barn, the barn that the roof fell in two

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Probably. At 15-16 feet long and 8.5' wide even in plywood with a tube frame I figure it will be somewhere around 2000lb or maybe even a bit more. The heavy part will be the tracks, wheels and suspension. This will be full size. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On January 14, 2018 at 2:14

Re: [MBZ] Who Has A W123...

Guys, go back and read my message. I’m not looking for something, I’m trying to determine if someone on the list might need this. -D > On Jan 14, 2018, at 2:41 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > What do you want; the fuse block, the 123, or what? My 300D or

Re: [MBZ] Who Has A W123...

What do you want; the fuse block, the 123, or what? My 300D or 240D haven't had any fuses updated. I have a spare fuse block for the 240D. Gerry On Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:02:23 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > …that hasn’t had the ACC blower fuse updated to an

Re: [MBZ] Who Has A W123...

Because the blower tends to draw more current than the original 10A ceramic fuse in the fuse block, Mercedes came out with a kit to relocate the fuse outside of the fuse box using a harness and a strip fuse holder, much the same as the diesels have for glow plugs. I have one of these kits that

[MBZ] Who Has A W123...

Dan, I have an 83 300D, but I don't know what you mean about the fuse. If you can describe, I can check. What's the issue? Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

> On January 14, 2018 at 2:14 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > > Jagdpanzer 38T Hetzer reproduction with tube frame and plywood > body. Using a hydraulic drive system. Do you even need 50hp? https://orlando.craigslist.org/grd/d/toro-groundsmaster-223d/6451255765.html

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Jagdpanzer 38T Hetzer reproduction with tube frame and plywood body. Using a hydraulic drive system. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On January 14, 2018 at 2:05 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: Put it in a tank A battle tank or a water tank?

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

> On January 14, 2018 at 2:05 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > > Put it in a tank A battle tank or a water tank? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Put it in a tank MG tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: What are you going to do with it? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: MG via Mercedes Date: 2018-01-14 12:03 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: MG

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Owner is currently south of you and north of Mickey Mouse. Car is up here somewhere, I think it's on the lube pit in his barn, the barn that the roof fell in two winters ago. I'm currently getting ready to go try to get the heat on in his garage and thaw a frozen door, and steal a bearing

[MBZ] Who Has A W123...

…that hasn’t had the ACC blower fuse updated to an external strip fuse? Let me know. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Might be an idea depending on where it is. Free is always good. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Friend of mine had a diesel Tempo (Mazda power). Parked it when the head gasket failed. We fixed it 2-3 years later but couldn't get it started. Have tons of parts, including a factory new head

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Probably not even if you could find them. All those people who are rebuilding old rabbits and stuff. Other then that it would be fine for what I need. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On January 14, 2018 at 1:35 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: You want a VW

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Put it in a tank MG tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: What are you going to do with it? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: MG via Mercedes Date: 2018-01-14 12:03 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: MG

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Friend of mine had a diesel Tempo (Mazda power). Parked it when the head gasket failed. We fixed it 2-3 years later but couldn't get it started. Have tons of parts, including a factory new head (I can't remember if it's in a box or on the engine). I think we could have gotten it going if we'd

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

That is my question as well, please don't keep us in suspense Manfred - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 1:18 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > What are you going to do with it? > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

> On January 14, 2018 at 1:35 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You want a VW engine then, much smaller and lighter. With a Rover IP it's one > wire to run. 90hp for the pre-2003 right out of the box. What's a 1.6L, circa 1976, weigh? Those were around

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Heresy. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 1:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You want a VW engine then, much smaller and lighter. With a Rover IP it's > one wire to run. 90hp for the pre-2003 right out of the box. > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

You want a VW engine then, much smaller and lighter. With a Rover IP it's one wire to run. 90hp for the pre-2003 right out of the box. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 12:50 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: But I don't need 250 hp! I'm fine

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

What are you going to do with it? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: MG via Mercedes Date: 2018-01-14 12:03 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: MG Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lightest

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Too bad I am flying to florida for work. I got all sorts of things I could haul down and back Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2018, at 11:53 AM, MG wrote: > > OK let me find some info as to what I need to make it run and I will let you > know. Any idea as to cost and

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

OK just did some checking and found out it has a mechanical injection pump so it sounds like just what I need. MG MG via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I need something that doesn't need electronics. All mechanical is the thing. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I'm thinking the OM601 is the

Re: [MBZ] 124 convertible

I will have to wait and see how bad it is. Hoping it’s not too bad and I can get it cheap. I was really excited about this deal. Oh well. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2018, at 11:51 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's a shame. The trunk lid is unique

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

OK let me find some info as to what I need to make it run and I will let you know. Any idea as to cost and shipping to FL? OH wait you are coming down here soon. Could bring it along. MG Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Probably the 601. I have a couple available if you need one. Sent

Re: [MBZ] 124 convertible

That's a shame. The trunk lid is unique to the cabriolet I believe. Maybe shared with coupe? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 14, 2018 8:36:57 AM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >So I was supposed to go look at that 124 cabriolet

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Yeah I need something that doesn't need electronics. All mechanical is the thing. MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I'm thinking the OM601 is the lightest cheap diesel, and the current 250 bluetec has to be lighter than the 601 but won't be cheap and will require considerable wiring to

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

But I don't need 250 hp! I'm fine with even as much as 50hp as long as it's light. MG Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: OM601?If you can find a 201 190D, it should be cheap. If the krazy finns can get 200 HP out of a 603, you ought to be able to get 150 out of a 601. If your logic is

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

Probably the 601. I have a couple available if you need one. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2018, at 11:01 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Anyone happen to know what the lightest 4 cyl Mercedes diesel engine is? Oh > and where to get one in decent running condition

Re: [MBZ] 124 convertible

> On January 14, 2018 at 11:56 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > yeah! She can make the front end match. Just has to find a truck big enough to block out the sun, and rear end it on the highway. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

I'm thinking the OM601 is the lightest cheap diesel, and the current 250 bluetec has to be lighter than the 601 but won't be cheap and will require considerable wiring to run. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Lightest engine

OM601?If you can find a 201 190D, it should be cheap. If the krazy finns can get 200 HP out of a 603, you ought to be able to get 150 out of a 601. If your logic is like that troll/fool on BW, then simply removing the body ought to make the 601 250 HP! MG via Mercedes

[MBZ] Lightest engine

Anyone happen to know what the lightest 4 cyl Mercedes diesel engine is? Oh and where to get one in decent running condition for cheap. Mg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 124 convertible

yeah! She can make the front end match. M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes January 14, 2018 at 8:30 AM Pre-Regina'd! Go for it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT Start of a Lister 4 Cylinder by hand

I've never heard of that 430. In my mind, THIS is what a 430 is http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/0/4/49-john-deere-430.html We had a 430 industrial. Here's what I wanted: http://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/0/5/54-john-deere-435-photos.html Jimmy 2-53 screamer. The one I

Re: [MBZ] 124 convertible

Hahaha yes that’s true. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 14, 2018, at 8:30 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pre-Regina'd! Go for it. > > On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 7:36 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> So I was

Re: [MBZ] 124 convertible

Pre-Regina'd! Go for it. On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 7:36 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I was supposed to go look at that 124 cabriolet today. The guy was real > interested in trading for my 240D. He just emailed me that it got rear > ended last night.

[MBZ] 124 convertible

So I was supposed to go look at that 124 cabriolet today. The guy was real interested in trading for my 240D. He just emailed me that it got rear ended last night. Damn. From what he describes it might not be that bad but he says the trunk won’t close. He is supposed to send me pics. Well maybe