Re: [MBZ] Dielectric Grease

[G Mann via Mercedes]

There is a nice little tool you might find useful. It is basically a piece
of flat stock with two bends in it.
The lower bend has a "round hole with one side cut out" so it will slip
around the spark plug just above the hex nut portion, below the wire boot.
Then a long flat, followed by a bend in opposite direction, which forms a
"handle" you can get a grip on much better than trying to pull on the wire
boot.

When you pull on the wire boot, it acts like a Chinese handcuff and
actually tightens it's grip on the plug..
When you pull on the tool... it "pushes" on the bottom of the plug cuff
which unseats the plug wire boot from the bottom and breaks it loose.

They are a cheap tool... but you to look / ask for themGive it a try.

Also, I use a dab of silicone grease on the edge of the spark plug boot. It
keeps the boot from "welding" it's self to the plug.  The kind I use is
swimming pool supply stuff... Hasn't failed me yet.

On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 12:52 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
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> Do you have anything like this?
> https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51420-Double-Offset-Removal/dp/B01MXSBUWT/
> https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51410-Offset-Spark-Removal/dp/B01DTX4G40/
> https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51250-Spark-Plug-Puller/dp/B0002STS4E/
> https://www.amazon.com/Zenith-Industries-ZN502657-Reach-
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Re: [MBZ] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I thought the challenge was still open

Clue: When you pull the rope, the knot releases completely and your rope
slips out of the tail wheel cleanly... as long as the aircraft pulls on the
knot... it only gets tighter, can't slip.

I'm not sure I can do a verbal picture with any success.

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> On Wed, 16 May 2018 12:55:10 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> > OK, tech test time.
> > Who here knows the special knot you use to tie the tail wheel, that
> > runs to the rope you run to the cockpit, that will let you hand prop an
> > airplane, safely, then climb in, strap in, pull the tail wheel rope
> > release, take in the rope, and let you taxi away to fly?
>
> Well, you never did tell us, Grant!
>
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Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 15 May 2018 13:44:40 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes
 wrote:

> > > > Grant wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Add a comprehensive first aid kit to the things you carry...
> 
> > > fmiser wrote:
> > > 
> > > The list of what I carry is a lot longer - but I really should
> > > expand my 1st aid kit.
> 
> > Craig wrote:
> > 
> > Would you please post to the List the list of what you carry?
> 
> Okay...
> 
> The stuff I move to whatever car I'm using, contained in 2 tool
> boxes, a tool belt, a gym bag, and a laptop backpack.
>   
> couple cans of corned beef (Spam)

Spam is NOT corned beef!


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Re: [MBZ] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Wed, 16 May 2018 12:55:10 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes
 wrote:

> OK, tech test time.
> Who here knows the special knot you use to tie the tail wheel, that
> runs to the rope you run to the cockpit, that will let you hand prop an
> airplane, safely, then climb in, strap in, pull the tail wheel rope
> release, take in the rope, and let you taxi away to fly?

Well, you never did tell us, Grant!


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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Yes it does.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On May 19, 2018 11:08 PM, "clay monroe via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> It looks reel purty
>
>
> 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 - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
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> > On May 19, 2018, at 1:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Here are some quick photos. It’s also going to need a belt tensioner as
> it rattles and belt squeals. Drivers seat not working, both drivers side
> windows are not working, car has very little power, will just barely more
> into the shop with the pedal floored. It’s going to need some serious tlc.
> The dude said it was drivable back to Tulsa. Glad I decided to take the
> trailer. No way would I have attempted to drive it.
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

It looks reel purty


clay 

1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1986 SDL - Polei
1982 300 SD - Allen

retired models-
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1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery
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POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers







> On May 19, 2018, at 1:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Here are some quick photos. It’s also going to need a belt tensioner as it 
> rattles and belt squeals. Drivers seat not working, both drivers side windows 
> are not working, car has very little power, will just barely more into the 
> shop with the pedal floored. It’s going to need some serious tlc. The dude 
> said it was drivable back to Tulsa. Glad I decided to take the trailer. No 
> way would I have attempted to drive it. 
> 
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[MBZ] Secret Message for Poos

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

The Turkey has landed

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 - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Head crack, one cylinder hydro locks... bends rod
Regardless of which engine, water does not compress something has to
give...

All the monkey work trying to get it to run, had to have a reason to
start...
Just a theory. Park it closer to the computer so I can get a good look
at it... ;))

On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 7:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes 
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> Nope, cracked 14 head.
>
> On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 9:28 PM, G Mann via Mercedes <
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> wrote:
>
> > Bent rod
> >
> > Place your bets... evidence of water in oil at some time Any takers?
> >
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> > > It’s in the shop because the back window will not roll up after it got
> > > rolled down
> > >
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Nope, cracked 14 head.

On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 9:28 PM, G Mann via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Bent rod
>
> Place your bets... evidence of water in oil at some time Any takers?
>
> On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > It’s in the shop because the back window will not roll up after it got
> > rolled down
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On May 19, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> Anyone want to start a pool on when it will >be on the back 40?
> > >
> > > Already is...
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

Bad head gasket most likely.  

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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

The 3.0 does not bend rods that I have heard of

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> On May 19, 2018, at 9:28 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Bent rod
> 
> Place your bets... evidence of water in oil at some time Any takers?
> 
> On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> It’s in the shop because the back window will not roll up after it got
>> rolled down
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 19, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
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 Anyone want to start a pool on when it will >be on the back 40?
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Bent rod

Place your bets... evidence of water in oil at some time Any takers?

On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> It’s in the shop because the back window will not roll up after it got
> rolled down
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 19, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> >
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Re: [MBZ] Any idea where these go???

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Sat, 19 May 2018 17:21:37 -0600 Craig via Mercedes
 wrote:

> On Sat, 19 May 2018 18:14:15 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
>  wrote:
> 
> > They look familiar but I will have to go out and look at a car to be
> > sure 
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> I'm thinking the larger one goes at the back of the bolt which goes
> through the upper pump mounting hole underneath the rectangular washers
> so it can hold a hose or something.

Actually, the larger one does not go there; there is no place for the
bent tab to go.

I noticed I had two brackets and two short bolts left over and got to
looking at the old power steering pump. There is one tapped hole on the
back of the pump. When the larger bracket is placed there, the bent tab
has some place to go. With it mounted there on the car, there is a bundle
of electrical wires which goes right by it and which can be secured to
it, so that indeed is the place where it goes.

The smaller bracket and the other short bolt are currently unaccounted
for.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

It’s in the shop because the back window will not roll up after it got rolled 
down

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> On May 19, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
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>> Anyone want to start a pool on when it will >be on the back 40?
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> Already is...
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

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>Anyone want to start a pool on when it will >be on the back 40?

Already is...

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Re: [MBZ] Any idea where these go???

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On Sat, 19 May 2018 18:14:15 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> They look familiar but I will have to go out and look at a car to be
> sure 

Thanks.

I'm thinking the larger one goes at the back of the bolt which goes
through the upper pump mounting hole underneath the rectangular washers
so it can hold a hose or something.


Craig

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> 
> > On May 19, 2018, at 5:57 PM, Craig via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> > 
> > I am at the stage of putting things back together on the
> > '90 300D/2.5 Turbo.
> > 
> > I got the serpentine belt tensioner completed successfully (and used
> > the whole of a large can of brake cleaner cleaning off the mounting
> > hole on the front of the engine and the tensioner lever assembly).
> > 
> > I am in the process of putting the replacement power steering pump on,
> > having figured out how it interlaces between the projection on the
> > side of the head and the Power Steering Pump Mount Bracket which
> > bolts to the side of the block.
> > 
> > But I don't remember where the two brackets shown in the attached
> > photograph go! And, yes, I did forget to take pictures of the car
> > before I started taking things apart!
> > 
> > Does anyone have any idea where they go, or, better yet, a picture of
> > a 300D/2.5 Turbo showing where they are?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
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Re: [MBZ] Any idea where these go???

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

They look familiar but I will have to go out and look at a car to be sure 

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> On May 19, 2018, at 5:57 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> I am at the stage of putting things back together on the
> '90 300D/2.5 Turbo.
> 
> I got the serpentine belt tensioner completed successfully (and used the
> whole of a large can of brake cleaner cleaning off the mounting hole on
> the front of the engine and the tensioner lever assembly).
> 
> I am in the process of putting the replacement power steering pump on,
> having figured out how it interlaces between the projection on the side
> of the head and the Power Steering Pump Mount Bracket which bolts to the
> side of the block.
> 
> But I don't remember where the two brackets shown in the attached
> photograph go! And, yes, I did forget to take pictures of the car
> before I started taking things apart!
> 
> Does anyone have any idea where they go, or, better yet, a picture of
> a 300D/2.5 Turbo showing where they are?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Well maybe but it’s going to need a ton of work. 

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> On May 19, 2018, at 5:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Sat, 19 May 2018 16:59:59 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
>  wrote:
> 
>> They had it listed at $1800.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On May 19, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> There’s $800 worth of parts there…
> 
> That's some good wheeling and dealing!
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Sat, 19 May 2018 16:59:59 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> They had it listed at $1800.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On May 19, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> > 
> > There’s $800 worth of parts there…

That's some good wheeling and dealing!


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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

They had it listed at $1800.

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> On May 19, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> There’s $800 worth of parts there…
> 
> That radiator is worth a bunch.
> 
> Anyone want to start a pool on when it will be on the back 40?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 19, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Here are some quick photos. It’s also going to need a belt tensioner as it 
>> rattles and belt squeals. Drivers seat not working, both drivers side 
>> windows are not working, car has very little power, will just barely more 
>> into the shop with the pedal floored. It’s going to need some serious tlc. 
>> The dude said it was drivable back to Tulsa. Glad I decided to take the 
>> trailer. No way would I have attempted to drive it. 
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[MBZ] Jack Stands

[Craig via Mercedes]

A long while back, someone recommended Esco 10498 jack stands. I looked
at them on-line and then bought a pair from Amazon
(https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019JVIPM?ref_=pe_527950_33920250&th=1).

Here are some photographs comparing them to the FLAPS jack stands that I
have had for awhile. They seem much safer and will go higher, too.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Nice score!
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On May 19, 2018 4:59:54 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
 wrote:
>Here are some quick photos. It’s also going to need a belt tensioner as
>it rattles and belt squeals. Drivers seat not working, both drivers
>side windows are not working, car has very little power, will just
>barely more into the shop with the pedal floored. It’s going to need
>some serious tlc. The dude said it was drivable back to Tulsa. Glad I
>decided to take the trailer. No way would I have attempted to drive it.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

There’s $800 worth of parts there…

That radiator is worth a bunch.

Anyone want to start a pool on when it will be on the back 40?

-D


> On May 19, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Here are some quick photos. It’s also going to need a belt tensioner as it 
> rattles and belt squeals. Drivers seat not working, both drivers side windows 
> are not working, car has very little power, will just barely more into the 
> shop with the pedal floored. It’s going to need some serious tlc. The dude 
> said it was drivable back to Tulsa. Glad I decided to take the trailer. No 
> way would I have attempted to drive it. 
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

$800

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> On May 19, 2018, at 3:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> What did it set you back for the SDL?
> 
> On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 2:28 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 1:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Don’t get too excited about the ortho seats.  I guarantee the bladders
>> are
>>> all bad and leak like sieves.  Replacements are NLA, which sucks.  Heck,
>>> even the bladders for the W140s are now NLA.
>>> 
>> 
>> But if you want new fenders for your Gullwing,  no sweat.  ;-)
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

What did it set you back for the SDL?

On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 2:28 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 1:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Don’t get too excited about the ortho seats.  I guarantee the bladders
> are
> > all bad and leak like sieves.  Replacements are NLA, which sucks.  Heck,
> > even the bladders for the W140s are now NLA.
> >
>
> But if you want new fenders for your Gullwing,  no sweat.  ;-)
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Re: [MBZ] Love the Color

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

If it did the seller would state ICE COLD.

On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 8:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Been listed for a while, looking for offers.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On May 18, 2018, at 8:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Oh wow
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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> >> On May 18, 2018, at 7:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I wonder if the ACC works….
> >>
> >> https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/1980-mercedes/6571470805.html
> >>
> >> -D
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Re: [MBZ] 400E Blog

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Only possible downside - I was told that white Mercedes are less popular
than other colors.

On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 8:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Updated the blog tonight.  Entry on seat recovering and remaining items.
>
> Not much left to do on this car, if anything.  It’s pretty sweet at this
> point.
>
> I wonder if BAT would list it…….
>
> http://penoff.com/400E_Blog/400E_Blog.html  400E_Blog.html>
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Re: [MBZ] Dielectric Grease

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Do you have anything like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51420-Double-Offset-Removal/dp/B01MXSBUWT/
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51410-Offset-Spark-Removal/dp/B01DTX4G40/
https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51250-Spark-Plug-Puller/dp/B0002STS4E/
https://www.amazon.com/Zenith-Industries-ZN502657-Reach-Pliers/dp/B06XXQXRGS

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Re: [MBZ] Dielectric Grease

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

High-voltage laughs at your pathetic 'insulating' grease.  It'll punch
right through
the molecule or two that might be in the way where good physical grip is
made.
But it's slippery, and should help your problem.

-- Jim
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[MBZ] Dielectric Grease

[Jerry Herrman via Mercedes]

I need expert advice. I had a terrible time removing the spark plug
(ignition) wires from the spark plugs on a 60's GM car. That was on the
easy-to-get-to wires. The ones down and behind other items were even harder
to get off, because of the awkward position of my hands. I could only use
the pulling power of two fingers to grasp two of them. I ended up using a
small vice grip and a small pry bar to get them off. I decided to find out
what I could apply so that the wires will be easier to remove in the future.
Asking around, the universal recommendation seemed to be to use a product
sold at all of the auto parts stores. However, that product is dielectric
grease. It is my understanding that dielectric grease is an insulator, a non
conductor. After applying dielectric grease to the inside of the boot and to
the porcelain (avoiding the metal tip and the metal terminal on the wire),
the wires are still hard to remove and put back on. It is the metal to metal
contact between the end of the ignition wire and the nipple on the top of
the plug that is making it difficult to remove and put back on. Should I be
applying some sort of lubricant to the tip of the spark plug? If so, what is
recommended? 

 Also, what do I need to know about dielectric grease and where to apply,
and not to apply it? If there is a good You Tube video that discusses this,
I am interested.

I'll thank you in advance for your suggestions.

 

 

Jerry

1982 240 D

No spark plugs

 

 

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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 1:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Don’t get too excited about the ortho seats.  I guarantee the bladders are
> all bad and leak like sieves.  Replacements are NLA, which sucks.  Heck,
> even the bladders for the W140s are now NLA.
>

But if you want new fenders for your Gullwing,  no sweat.  ;-)

-MMM-
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Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Don’t get too excited about the ortho seats.  I guarantee the bladders are all 
bad and leak like sieves.  Replacements are NLA, which sucks.  Heck, even the 
bladders for the W140s are now NLA.

-D


> On May 19, 2018, at 1:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I just loaded up another 300 sdl on my trailer in Arkansas. It looked good in 
> the pics so I came over to look at it. It’s dark blue with blue interior. 
> Paint is actually in really good shape. Front seat covers will need to be 
> replaced. Car has the front ortho seats. I have never seen this in person on 
> a 126, much less a sdl.  Very rare option. I am surprised it does not also 
> have the rare reclining back seat. Engine compartment looks clean but I see 
> evidence of oil in the coolant at some point. Has a new radiator which is one 
> of those custom aluminum deals. Car runs and sounds like hell. Somebody did 
> some work on the delivery valves. They serrated edges is chewed off in spots 
> so they used the wrong tool. The holding clamps are missing, and they are 
> pissing fuel out of them.  I will get some photos when I get home. Worse case 
> I have to pull the head or just swap the engine. 
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[MBZ] Hey Kleb 190D in your hood

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Look on CL South Tulsa for 84 190D 5spd there’s a writeup on oppositelock about 
it. Guy wants $1800 for a $500 car. You might get lucky

--FT
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[MBZ] 300sdl project

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I just loaded up another 300 sdl on my trailer in Arkansas. It looked good in 
the pics so I came over to look at it. It’s dark blue with blue interior. Paint 
is actually in really good shape. Front seat covers will need to be replaced. 
Car has the front ortho seats. I have never seen this in person on a 126, much 
less a sdl.  Very rare option. I am surprised it does not also have the rare 
reclining back seat. Engine compartment looks clean but I see evidence of oil 
in the coolant at some point. Has a new radiator which is one of those custom 
aluminum deals. Car runs and sounds like hell. Somebody did some work on the 
delivery valves. They serrated edges is chewed off in spots so they used the 
wrong tool. The holding clamps are missing, and they are pissing fuel out of 
them.  I will get some photos when I get home. Worse case I have to pull the 
head or just swap the engine. 

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[MBZ] For Karl 124 Ignition Lock Video

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

https://youtu.be/rZb5YHO7bY8

Rick
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[MBZ] Happy Birthday

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Curley. 

Rick


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Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Mitch sez:

>I'm getting ready to take many detailed >photos and put it on eBay for $9500 
>starting >bid

Just wait. When the price of fuel gets up over $4.50-$5 a gallon, those cars 
will be worth a king's ransom. 

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

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> On May 19, 2018 at 8:14 AM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Are yours gas or diesel?

I'd rather have a 2017-2018 diesel stick shift, those are the only Cruze that 
were EPA rated over 50mpg hwy. There's one at IAAI in Pittsburgh with 5k on the 
odometer, but I've already got too many cars. 

My 2016 has no warranty, it was totaled for SRS damage, which was far more 
expensive than the body damage. Nice looking car with Bose and sunroof. I put 
used airbags and new seatbelts from the dealer in it. A $25k car with 14,500 
miles for under $10k. 
They're giving them away right now so resale value is in the toilet, a new 2018 
would cost 18-19k, used never wrecked 2016 would be around 13-14k. A $10k car 
would have 60-75k on the odo and no warranty, I'd rather have a rebuilt title, 
and 1/4 the miles. Aside from crash repairs, my car is 100% dealer maintained 
with GM synthetic oil, but if still I own it for the 3rd oil change I'll DIY it 
with Mobil One. 

Maybe you should buy this Premier in Detroit. 
https://www.iaai.com/vehicle?itemid=28043876
Can you drive a work car with a crease down the right side, or would you have 
to fix it? Or you could call it pre-Regina'd. Honey, I got you a new Chevy with 
leather...
Premiers don't get the same MPG, mainly because the tires aren't LRR, but you 
could probably find some kid with an LT who would pay you to swap wheels with 
them. 
Avis is the seller, so it might have a 100,000 mile fleet warranty like my 
Hertz 2017. Normal powertrain warranty on 2nd generation cars is only 60k. 
You'll need to get set up with a broker to bid, they aren't allowing private 
individuals to bid on this one.

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Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On May 19, 2018 at 8:14 AM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Are yours gas or diesel?

2nd generation gas. 1.4L direct injection. 
Lighter, more aerodynamic, more efficient engines than the old body style with 
the iron block port injected engines. And I've got 50psi in the factory low 
rolling resistance tires. It looks like it can get 55mpg at 55mph, my stick 
Saturn gets 45mpg at 45mph. Car and Driver got 70mpg in a 2017 diesel at 55mph.
Some people have gotten 60mpg with the first generation ECO cars, but that's 
probably hypermiling driving techniques. Mine are a couple hundred pounds 
lighter than an ECO, but don't have manny tranny.  

My current tank since I filled it in March with half premium and half regular, 
the 80 mile hwy trip last week raised the indicated tank MPG from 43 to 47. 
It's possible I could get 625 miles on this tank. If I had a first gen 
(2014-2015) diesel, I could cram 18 gallons in it and I'd be trying for a 1000 
mile tank. In this weather I should probably be running straight premium. It's 
got 10:1 compression and can hit 20psi of boost. I can't believe GM recommends 
87 octane, they retard the timing like crazy in warm weather on 87.

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Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Are yours gas or diesel?

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> On May 19, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
>> On May 18, 2018 at 9:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
> 
>> BTW, you seem to love those Chevy Cruze (s).
>> Why?
> 
> With the E250 Bluetec priced beyond my means, they are the only viable modern 
> alternative to a VW TDI. 
> 
> It all started last June when I saw a 2014 Cruze CTD (Clean Turbo Diesel, 
> which unfortunately uses the same initials as Cummins Turbo Diesel) about 100 
> miles away, 90k on the odo, dark green paint over tan leather interior, rare 
> color combo but exactly the one I'd want,$8999 at a used car dealer in Ohio. 
> I thought about it for a day or two, do I want to go that high for a car 
> which will run out of powertrain warranty in a few thousand miles? And it 
> sold over the weekend, they don't last long at those prices, or didn't a year 
> ago anyway. 
> 
> I started watching the CoPart auctions, if I won't pay retail for one, maybe 
> I'll build one instead (still watching for an opportunity there, which is why 
> I'm looking at that abused car in Lansing for a drivetrain/suspension donor 
> to convert a Cruze ECO to diesel). Every diesel went for 150-200% of what I 
> was willing to pay, none of them were going to be under $8k after repairs. 
> 
> Then I bid on a few gassers. If I could get one for enough less than a diesel 
> than I could hope to save on fuel with the diesel... A couple of times I was 
> the 2nd highest bidder, but never the highest. I'd set my price and stop 
> there. The dealer who's credentials I was borrowing for the auctions told me 
> I needed to bid more. 
> 
> Finally, there was a Hertz owned two month old 2017 Cruze RS, clean title, 
> 2085 miles, in Cleveland. Literally two months old, made in June, bought by 
> me in August. I set my price, and once again got outbid. OK, I'll go $200 
> more, this is a brand new car. The 4th time I went $200 more, it was mine, 
> for more than I wanted to pay. 
> 
> That led to me shopping for parts cars to afford to fix up my new purchase, 
> which is how I found the red 2016 3 weeks later, the car I should have bought 
> in the first place. So now I have two late model cars, one with 2k on the odo 
> and needing repairs 8 months after I bought it, one with 14k on the odo after 
> I've driven it 2000 miles that I want to sell to raise money to fix up the 2k 
> car. 
> 
> Last week, I took the 2016 out for my first drive in 70 degree weather, 
> commuting in winter I could only manage 38-40mpg. It still has winter gas in 
> it though. Took it to Dewitt for pizza. Followed 50 yards behind a semi going 
> 68-69mph for most of the way there with a 10mph wind more or less behind me. 
> Raised the car's lifetime maximum 25 mile average to 59.9mpg indicated. 
> Going home into the wind, I was only getting about 47mpg indicated, maybe 
> 45mpg in real life. Now this is what I wanted when I bought these things. 
> 
> The red car is just too perfect, bright colored and spotless to drive on the 
> dirt road I live on. I just need money, I'm getting ready to take many 
> detailed photos and put it on eBay for $9500 starting bid. Or you can come 
> get it for $9500. Has a crack in the plastic grille and scratches on two 
> wheels. Never had a dent or scratch on the body besides the crash damage 
> which is fully repaired and nearly all of that was damage to bolt on parts 
> which have been replaced. 
> 
> Mitch.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On May 18, 2018 at 9:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 

> BTW, you seem to love those Chevy Cruze (s).
> Why?

With the E250 Bluetec priced beyond my means, they are the only viable modern 
alternative to a VW TDI. 

It all started last June when I saw a 2014 Cruze CTD (Clean Turbo Diesel, which 
unfortunately uses the same initials as Cummins Turbo Diesel) about 100 miles 
away, 90k on the odo, dark green paint over tan leather interior, rare color 
combo but exactly the one I'd want,$8999 at a used car dealer in Ohio. 
I thought about it for a day or two, do I want to go that high for a car which 
will run out of powertrain warranty in a few thousand miles? And it sold over 
the weekend, they don't last long at those prices, or didn't a year ago anyway. 

I started watching the CoPart auctions, if I won't pay retail for one, maybe 
I'll build one instead (still watching for an opportunity there, which is why 
I'm looking at that abused car in Lansing for a drivetrain/suspension donor to 
convert a Cruze ECO to diesel). Every diesel went for 150-200% of what I was 
willing to pay, none of them were going to be under $8k after repairs. 

Then I bid on a few gassers. If I could get one for enough less than a diesel 
than I could hope to save on fuel with the diesel... A couple of times I was 
the 2nd highest bidder, but never the highest. I'd set my price and stop there. 
The dealer who's credentials I was borrowing for the auctions told me I needed 
to bid more. 

Finally, there was a Hertz owned two month old 2017 Cruze RS, clean title, 2085 
miles, in Cleveland. Literally two months old, made in June, bought by me in 
August. I set my price, and once again got outbid. OK, I'll go $200 more, this 
is a brand new car. The 4th time I went $200 more, it was mine, for more than I 
wanted to pay. 

That led to me shopping for parts cars to afford to fix up my new purchase, 
which is how I found the red 2016 3 weeks later, the car I should have bought 
in the first place. So now I have two late model cars, one with 2k on the odo 
and needing repairs 8 months after I bought it, one with 14k on the odo after 
I've driven it 2000 miles that I want to sell to raise money to fix up the 2k 
car. 

Last week, I took the 2016 out for my first drive in 70 degree weather, 
commuting in winter I could only manage 38-40mpg. It still has winter gas in it 
though. Took it to Dewitt for pizza. Followed 50 yards behind a semi going 
68-69mph for most of the way there with a 10mph wind more or less behind me. 
Raised the car's lifetime maximum 25 mile average to 59.9mpg indicated. 
Going home into the wind, I was only getting about 47mpg indicated, maybe 45mpg 
in real life. Now this is what I wanted when I bought these things. 

The red car is just too perfect, bright colored and spotless to drive on the 
dirt road I live on. I just need money, I'm getting ready to take many detailed 
photos and put it on eBay for $9500 starting bid. Or you can come get it for 
$9500. Has a crack in the plastic grille and scratches on two wheels. Never had 
a dent or scratch on the body besides the crash damage which is fully repaired 
and nearly all of that was damage to bolt on parts which have been replaced. 

Mitch.

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