Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

My Kioti instructions say ONLY remove/install the loader with the bucket attached. On mine. You raise the loader, extend the loader stands, lower the loader until the stands touch the ground, and curl down until the lip of the bucket touches the ground. Then pull the two bug pins, put the boo

Re: [MBZ] wow

Maybe but I can flip the Rolex more easily. Seriously - why not fix the rust, sell the car, and buy another property? On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 11:48 PM, Dimitri wrote: > I think your vintage Longines is more sophisticated. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:45 PM, Andrew Strasf

Re: [MBZ] I literally busted out laughing at this one

The clear title and correct usage ("it's") are worth at least $2k. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 9:46 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Hahahahaha... Yes AND. I just happen to have at least 24 of them in > stock lucky huh? > > So $500 for the car $2000 for the "special muffler strap

Re: [MBZ] wow

I think your vintage Longines is more sophisticated. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:45 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am - always wanted a Rolex. > > On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:02 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Andrew, I

Re: [MBZ] wow

I am - always wanted a Rolex. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:02 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew, I do hope you are right about that. > > RB > > On 30/04/2018 3:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Perhaps if you painted it cherry pie red buyers coul

Re: [MBZ] Talk About Being on the Pipe!

But But But it's the ultra rare 3 wheel finnie VERY few of them ... must be worth more. "That will buff right out" Ouch !! On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You could clay bar that Dan. Offer them 75.00 > > Dwight

Re: [MBZ] I literally busted out laughing at this one

Hahahahaha... Yes AND. I just happen to have at least 24 of them in stock lucky huh? So $500 for the car $2000 for the "special muffler strap hanger"? On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m not sure but it is an e

Re: [MBZ] Engine That Uses Gas and Diesel

Watch the video at the end of the article - he explains the three injection events, mixing and flame fronts, etc. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 8:43 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Interesting. > I wonder how this is different than propane injection on a diesel > engine not much difference in pri

Re: [MBZ] I literally busted out laughing at this one

I’m not sure but it is an extremely rare and expensive special part. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 8:32 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is the Mercedes part number for that muffler hanger strap? > > I'm sure I should have a couple in the cars road kit just in case..

Re: [MBZ] Engine That Uses Gas and Diesel

Interesting. I wonder how this is different than propane injection on a diesel engine not much difference in principle, the propane starts burning at a different rate than the diesel, so the "combined flame path" achieves more complete combustion of the diesel charge, thus extracting more energ

Re: [MBZ] I literally busted out laughing at this one

What is the Mercedes part number for that muffler hanger strap? I'm sure I should have a couple in the cars road kit just in case... On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 6:24 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice trunk ties > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Apr 30,

[MBZ] Engine That Uses Gas and Diesel

Very interesting, but sounds expensive. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/the-experimental-engine-that-uses-gas-and-diesel/ar-AAwf9nu?li=BBnb4R5 -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark

Re: [MBZ] I literally busted out laughing at this one

Nice trunk ties Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 30, 2018 7:11 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1983 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/d/1983-mercedes-benz- > 300d-turbo/6567176411.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Talk About Being on the Pipe!

You could clay bar that Dan. Offer them 75.00 Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 30, 2018 8:43 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > $7500? I think not. > > https://www.copart.com/lot/27828118 > > -D > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list a

Re: [MBZ] Talk About Being on the Pipe!

As I've said before, that's supposed to be the pre-damaged value. If an insurance company is selling it, it's what the insurance company paid for it. If it's not an insurance company, it might be a number they just made up. BTW, that ML320 CDI which had been bid up to $3650 last week? No bids a

Re: [MBZ] Talk About Being on the Pipe!

Well, the crumple zone works. :) On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 7:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $7500? I think not. > > https://www.copart.com/lot/27828118 > > -D > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http

[MBZ] Talk About Being on the Pipe!

$7500? I think not. https://www.copart.com/lot/27828118 -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] Somebody is smoking crack in the desert

Smoking peyote in the desert Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 30, 2018 7:07 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > motor for mercedes diesel > > https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/motor-for-mercedes-diesel/ > 6575865136.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody is smoking crack in the desert

On Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:06:53 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > motor for mercedes diesel > > https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/motor-for-mercedes-diesel/6575865136.html Yes. And why do people attach more than one copy of a particular picture? Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Them tars

where is that and do you know if it is in any other manuals. I don't have the 124 manual so I will have to fing the pages that have the info on them. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:58:59 + Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Anybody have some 500e front fenders? Ne

Re: [MBZ] Them tars

Borrow a pair of 500E liners, and use them as molds for carbon fiber copies? https://www.ebay.com/itm/112947112118 Mitch. > On April 30, 2018 at 7:16 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Sure. Mine are already rolled though. And the fender liner is the part that > rubs, not the lip.

Re: [MBZ] I literally busted out laughing at this one

Buy my parts car for $2500! Hasn't been roadworthy in 20 years! As for the guy who wants $5900 for a NA 606, I'd say you can't sell an early W210 for $5k, the whole car in pristine condition. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] Somebody is smoking crack in the desert

he is nutz I can pick up fully rebuilt OM617 with all the trimmings for that price. 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 - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - Sh

Re: [MBZ] Them tars

Sure. Mine are already rolled though. And the fender liner is the part that rubs, not the lip. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 3:36 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Watch the pit crew in a Nascar race. If the tires rub, they use a > baseball bat and run it around the fender o

Re: [MBZ] wow

Drop a Mopar Hemi under the hood and toss on side exhaust as well. Bound to bring all manner of folks out of the woods 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 - it

[MBZ] I literally busted out laughing at this one

1983 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo Diesel https://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/d/1983-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/6567176411.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

[MBZ] Somebody is smoking crack in the desert

motor for mercedes diesel https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/motor-for-mercedes-diesel/6575865136.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] Them tars

Watch the pit crew in a Nascar race. If the tires rub, they use a baseball bat and run it around the fender over the tire to give it a bit more clearance. RB On 30/04/2018 2:52 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 12:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: There is

Re: [MBZ] wow

Andrew, I do hope you are right about that. RB On 30/04/2018 3:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Perhaps if you painted it cherry pie red buyers could overlook any "problems". ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

Attaboy Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 30, 2018 3:57 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > I spent some time taking the loader off my tractor. I want to replace the > hydraulic pump, relocate the hydraulic reservoir, repair the clutch on the > PTO and put in motor mounts. > > Pulling th

Re: [MBZ] wow

Wish I had that to offer you. I love that pagoda. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 30, 2018 3:47 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > I would be lucky to get 40K with all its problems! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 30, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okieb

Re: [MBZ] wow

Or if I fixed the rust! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 4:20 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Perhaps if you painted it cherry pie red buyers could overlook any "problems". > >> On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 3:47 PM, Dimitri wrote: >> I would be lucky to get 40K with all its problems! >>

Re: [MBZ] wow

Perhaps if you painted it cherry pie red buyers could overlook any "problems". On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 3:47 PM, Dimitri wrote: > I would be lucky to get 40K with all its problems! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 30, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

We need photos RB On 30/04/2018 2:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I spent some time taking the loader off my tractor. I want to replace the hydraulic pump, relocate the hydraulic reservoir, repair the clutch on the PTO and put in motor mounts. Pulling the pump and reservoir was easie

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

I spent some time taking the loader off my tractor. I want to replace the hydraulic pump, relocate the hydraulic reservoir, repair the clutch on the PTO and put in motor mounts. Pulling the pump and reservoir was easier than I thought it would be. Pulling the loader was not. When I put it back

Re: [MBZ] Them tars

On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 12:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > There is a procedure in the W124 shop manual for increasing the flare on > the fenders to give them more clearance. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMUdT0Pv0g4 ;-) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] wow

I would be lucky to get 40K with all its problems! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 3:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > DImitri - Would you consider auctioning your 113 on BAT? If so I will buy > popcorn and watch intently as the bidding goes through the roof. When

Re: [MBZ] wow

If I sunk 100K into it and claimed that I was the classic center! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 3:19 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Will it bring 200k? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Apr 30, 2018 3:09 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] wow

Will it bring 200k? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Apr 30, 2018 3:09 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > DImitri - Would you consider auctioning your 113 on BAT? If so I will buy > popcorn and watch intently as the bidding goes through the roof. When it > cr

Re: [MBZ] wow

DImitri - Would you consider auctioning your 113 on BAT? If so I will buy popcorn and watch intently as the bidding goes through the roof. When it cracks $50k you can buy me a Rolex in appreciation. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 2:54 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Too bad about those horrible ch

Re: [MBZ] tire date?

Excellent, thanks! --FT On 4/30/18 2:55 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:48:36 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Where would one find a tire date on the tire?  I have these 2 new ones I want to put on the SD, the spare has a lot of tread but sidewalls are all cracked which make

Re: [MBZ] wow

Too bad about those horrible chrome wheels. Otherwise nice even though I’m not a big 107 fan. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 2:15 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably well in the range these days. People seem to have a major b*ner for > anything 560 of late, better yet,

[MBZ] tire date?

Where would one find a tire date on the tire?  I have these 2 new ones I want to put on the SD, the spare has a lot of tread but sidewalls are all cracked which makes me think it is older than the ones on the car.  One of the front ones would make an OK spare and I think it is many years newer,

Re: [MBZ] wow

Probably well in the range these days. People seem to have a major b*ner for anything 560 of late, better yet, a convertible. -D > On Apr 30, 2018, at 1:27 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > That might not be a bad price for a car like this, but kinda out of my bottom > feeder leag

[MBZ] wow

That might not be a bad price for a car like this, but kinda out of my bottom feeder league https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1989-mercedes-benz-560-sl/6575812319.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

I hired a trim shop to install a new headliner in my 1970 280SE 3.5 sunroof coupe 15 years ago. Because the body shop had already removed the old headliner, the tech in the trim shop had a steep learning curve and charged me 30 hours ($900) for labor. The headliner itself was about $100 IIRC. On

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Should I Check This Out?

140 was r134 in 92. Some 92 124s were r134. Everything as switched in 93. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, 29 Apr 2018 20:45:27 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> That machine looks ancient. It’s probably setup for

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Should I Check This Out?

Nahh, garage space is at a premium at my house. I checked with the seller and it’s a R12 system, so no joy on that. I’ll continue to watch for something better. -D > On Apr 30, 2018, at 1:07 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > So, you try to buy the whole thing for as little as you

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Should I Check This Out?

So, you try to buy the whole thing for as little as you can, and then sell the engine analyzer for what you can get out of it. RB On 29/04/2018 8:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: That machine looks ancient. It’s probably setup for r12 and probably not worth messing with to conver

Re: [MBZ] Them tars

On Mon, 30 Apr 2018 16:58:59 + Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Anybody have some 500e front fenders? > > Need more clearance on the wagon. > > Color doesnt matter. There is a procedure in the W124 shop manual for increasing the flare on the fenders to give them more clearance. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Them tars

Anybody have some 500e front fenders? Need more clearance on the wagon. Color doesnt matter. Thanks On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 9:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ordered from Tire Rack for the SD and the E300D just arrived at a > Firestone installer close by that

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Should I Check This Out?

Early 90s, I believe. My 91 350SDL was R12, my 93 400E is R134a. -D > On Apr 30, 2018, at 12:29 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, 29 Apr 2018 20:45:27 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> That machine looks ancient. It’s probably setup for r12 and probably >> not w

[MBZ] Them tars

I ordered from Tire Rack for the SD and the E300D just arrived at a Firestone installer close by that had good prices on the install.  Looks like I'll take the SD wheels over this evening, have to get plates for the E300D to get that over there. Pretty good service and pretty good deal. -- --

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

Ditto for the Cessna - it's headliner was MIA, so we installed a new one - shark's teeth around the edges, metal bows on top - the missing ones fabricated from welding rod - and a couple of wrinkles at the end. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 11:44 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

Thanks Max, I put a new headliner in my '35 Chevy after WW-2. It had the metal ribs, and it wasn't easy. I don't remember how I did it, but I do remember there were some wrinkles after the job was finished. Gerry Meade Dillon wrote: > >> > >> Gerry, no. This headliner system started mid-wa

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Should I Check This Out?

On Sun, 29 Apr 2018 20:45:27 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > That machine looks ancient. It’s probably setup for r12 and probably > not worth messing with to convert to r134. So remind me again when the change from R-12 to R-134 was made. My 4-wheelers use R-12; my heavy trucks

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

The Mid Atlantic will THRIVE but coastal Carolinas will slip into the sea. Have a nice day. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 11:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Global warming will be your friend when it finally happens > > --FT > > > On 4/30/18 11:43 AM, Andrew Strasfog

[MBZ] Wagoneer on BAT. Give me a brake.

Back in '90, who would have thought that investing in a Wagoneer would prove WAY more lucrative than any model of Mercedes. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1990-jeep-grand-wagoneer-14/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2018-04-30 ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

Global warming will be your friend when it finally happens --FT On 4/30/18 11:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I PU'd 3000 sticks and twigs in our backyard. We've had a cold yet windy April. I'm ready for some HEAT. -- --FT ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] Smoking crack tonight

A little shampoo would go a long way. Failing that, the idiot seller needs to lower his price a grand or two. OTOH, English Red - very rare for such a late model Benz. On Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 11:59 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A bit of crack for sure.Initi

Re: [MBZ] Worth messing with?

Hey, an intact 108 steering wheel (not cracked) is hard to find. This could be not a looser. On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 12:10 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think not > > Odometer is probably spun over at least twice. > > The “carb” does not exist, as this would h

Re: [MBZ] Is anybody in here?

I PU'd 3000 sticks and twigs in our backyard. We've had a cold yet windy April. I'm ready for some HEAT. On Sun, Apr 29, 2018 at 11:47 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > People were trying to get stuff done today. I did yard work. This consists > mostly of blowing le

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

Hey, if it costs less, weighs less, and outlasts the warranty, it's progress. Mitch > On April 30, 2018 at 10:46 AM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I wish it was the old style with the bows and stuff. I wouldn’t be messing > with it if that were the case. > > So much for progress ___

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

I wish it was the old style with the bows and stuff. I wouldn’t be messing with it if that were the case. So much for progress -D On Apr 30, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> >> I think it is cost saving, probably much faster to install, less weight, >> easier to rep

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

> > I think it is cost saving, probably much faster to install, less weight, > easier to replace in future. Good thing it's all of those, since you'll be replacing it three or four times to the one of the old style! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

I think it is cost saving, probably much faster to install, less weight, easier to replace in future. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 30, 2018 8:59:29 AM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >I wonder why they changed that half way thru the 124 run? Must have >c

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

I wonder why they changed that half way thru the 124 run? Must have cheapened our or something. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Gerry, no. This headliner system started mid-way in the 124 series. Your > car probably has a cloth head

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

Gerry, no. This headliner system started mid-way in the 124 series. Your car probably has a cloth headliner that is suspended with metal rods, far more durable. Early 124 cars had the same. I've thought about getting the headliner from an early 124 sedan to fit into my '95, the hard part is the

Re: [MBZ] Today's 400E Fun

Would an '83 240D have the same headliner system? Thanks, Gerry Dan Penoff wrote: > While my roof is being done I decided to take the day off and work on the > 400E some more, since a car had to be trapped inside the garage as the > roofer’s rolloff container for the old roofing had to be placed

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb, Should I Check This Out?

Good points. Thanks! -D > On Apr 29, 2018, at 9:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That machine looks ancient. It’s probably setup for r12 and probably not > worth messing with to convert to r134. If you could get it for $100 or so it > might be worth playing with. More mod