Re: [MBZ] Swiss cheese

2018-07-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
No cheese Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jul 12, 2018 9:51 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 84' Mercedes-benz 300d > > https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/84-mercedes-benz- > 300d/6641545975.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice but priced on the high side

2018-07-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
If no rust that would not be high for New England. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jul 12, 2018 9:56 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1987 Mercedes Benz 300TDT Turbo Diesel Station Wagon > > https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-mercedes-benz- >

[MBZ] Nice but priced on the high side

2018-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1987 Mercedes Benz 300TDT Turbo Diesel Station Wagon https://santafe.craigslist.org/cto/d/1987-mercedes-benz-300tdt/6616617452.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Yet another pontoon

2018-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1959 Mercedes Benz 190D-b With Webasto Roof, Parts Car https://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/d/1959-mercedes-benz-190d-with/6640893976.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Swiss cheese

2018-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
84' Mercedes-benz 300d https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/84-mercedes-benz-300d/6641545975.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] So this was kind of weird ...

2018-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
For half that price it might be worth the risk... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 9:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: I went and looked at one of the W116 300SDs Mitch mentioned in an email:

Re: [MBZ] So this was kind of weird ...

2018-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
For that price it should be in top condition with functional ac, power accessories, good battery etc. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2018, at 8:35 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > I went and looked at one of the W116 300SDs Mitch mentioned in an email: > >

[MBZ] So this was kind of weird ...

2018-07-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I went and looked at one of the W116 300SDs Mitch mentioned in an email: https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/classic-1978-mercedes-benz/6631377572.html Turns out it's a Japanese fellow with a very thick accent. I called him this morning and arranged to meet him at the address he gave

Re: [MBZ] OT: Blackfly

2018-07-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Does that vehicle come with it's own life insurance policy, and is the new owner given a burial plot as part of the purchase price? Flying, which seems so simple, is not. Know that feeling you get in rush hour, surrounded by drivers who should not be driving? Multiply that by an exponential

Re: [MBZ] OT - noise cancellation

2018-07-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I believe you Rich. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 12, 2018 5:20:02 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >So this is a true story. Back in 1968 when I was 14 I was visiting my >aunt and uncle. My uncle had quite a collection of Playboys stashed in >a closet.

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a REAL stick welder-generator?

2018-07-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I would buy that in a heartbeat, just to have it, at that price.. In fact, if I could figure a way to get it to AZ for what the guy wants for it, it would be a done deal... even though I already have every size and kind of welder known to man [almost]... Old school.. solid copper winding's. Good

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust hangers

2018-07-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I've had 3 sets of FLAP donuts fail in the last 3 yrs... Junk rubber. The figure 8 style has more meat and seem to last better. YMMV. On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 3:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I took some off the 420SEL I knackered and they were these sorta

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Cuts out and backfires could easily be an over-rich condition, too. Or bad plug wires. Or a leaking airflow sensor to throttle body leak. Your symptoms tell me that the system cannot manage the fuel mixture when it comes out of cold running open loop mode. When it goes into feedback loop

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Is your mechanic familiar with KE-Jet injection? It's mechanical, not electronic except for mixture control feedback. A failing electro-hydraulic regulator could do the same thing by leaking when warm. A sticking idle control valve will cause stalling when coasting to a stop. Lots of

Re: [MBZ] Exhaust hangers

2018-07-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I took some off the 420SEL I knackered and they were these sorta figure 8 things but I had donuts on the SDs so I don’t know. Whatever works I guess. The newer donuts seem to be crap though versus some I got from Rusty 10-15 years ago for the TD --R Sent from iPhone > On Jul 12, 2018, at

[MBZ] Exhaust hangers

2018-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Does anybody know if it’s the donut hangers that are used for 126 exhaust or the square ones? I was thinking square but from looking the up online it looks like maybe donuts are used for the rear and square used in the center? Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] AAA V MCA

2018-07-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 12/07/2018 4:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:  MCA builds motor coaches. (probably different MCA) MCI - Motor Coach Industries RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 11/07/2018 10:02 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: Fuel pump is running when the engine cuts out, so it's some sort of ignition issue. :D -MMM- Or fuel delivery issue even if the pump is running or at least making noise. RB ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes in the movies

2018-07-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 12/07/2018 3:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: In yurp, having the star on the trunk upside down signified you are a commie. Are you sure it does not mean LBGT? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a REAL stick welder-generator?

2018-07-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I agree! Holy Cow, go and get it. RB On 12/07/2018 2:01 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Thats a GREAT deal. -Curt On Thursday, July 12, 2018, 2:53:11 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: It's right here in Charlotte, but it looks like a heavy sucker.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes in the movies

2018-07-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Commies driving Benzes... Karl Benz... Karl Marx... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 12, 2018, at 4:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > In yurp, having the star on the trunk upside down signified you are a commie. > > Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >> Interesting pic in a chase

Re: [MBZ] OT - noise cancellation

2018-07-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So this is a true story. Back in 1968 when I was 14 I was visiting my aunt and uncle. My uncle had quite a collection of Playboys stashed in a closet. While they were at work I amused (!!) myself “reading” the magazines. I was actually reading something about hi-go stereo headphones, which I

Re: [MBZ] OT - noise cancellation

2018-07-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I bought a set of Winchester electronic earmuffs and they are much nicer than the HF dumb-muffs. $10 at cdnn.com Low db sound is transmitted, high db sound is limited. Probably different 'lektroniks, but the noise cancelling in the Blue Parrot headsets is probably similar to the

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a REAL stick welder-generator?

2018-07-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
THAT is a good welder! Motor generator dc stick welding is as good as stick welding gets. AND, we have a resident onan expert... Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: It's right here in Charlotte, but it looks like a heavy sucker.

Re: [MBZ] AAA V MCA

2018-07-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
MCA builds motor coaches. (probably different MCA) Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have AAA and saw an ad somewhere for MCA, which is a different roadside service. I do not think I have ever heard of them. Main difference I see is they are a little more expense but have

Re: [MBZ] maybe a bit off topic

2018-07-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
+1 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: IMHO, there is none. EPA mandates have driven all the manufacturers to computer controls in order to "meet the latest emission standards" which are dictated without regard to common sense or practical application. Some EPA official simply picks a number out of his

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI

2018-07-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
with an OM603 (602, 601) engine, I have considered 200k miles "just broken in" for about 20 years. In support of this was my 300k mile compression test that was at the high end of factory new spec. Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: When I was searching for a new (used) MB diesel I tended to

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes in the movies

2018-07-12 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
In yurp, having the star on the trunk upside down signified you are a commie. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Interesting pic in a chase scene from Enemy of the State. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT - noise cancellation

2018-07-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I wonder if that's somehow related to the noise canceling system developed by Bose a few years back?  It started as hearing protection (IIRC) in airplanes so and is now being sold in hearing protection for shooting sports and others. LarryT On 07/12/2018 11:47 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want a REAL stick welder-generator?

2018-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Thats a GREAT deal. -Curt On Thursday, July 12, 2018, 2:53:11 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: It's right here in Charlotte, but it looks like a heavy sucker. https://lansing.craigslist.org/hvo/d/lincoln-225-portable-gas/6641343637.html Mitch.

[MBZ] Anybody want a REAL stick welder-generator?

2018-07-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
It's right here in Charlotte, but it looks like a heavy sucker. https://lansing.craigslist.org/hvo/d/lincoln-225-portable-gas/6641343637.html Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Blackfly

2018-07-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
It's intriguing all right, but I'm reserving judgement since it could be a hoax. I base that on the near vertical flight. It would be interesting to know the weight of the plane and the power of the eight engines. Of course he could have "made a run for it" so that inertia was added to the

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Also a possibility... On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 10:41 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 12/07/2018 9:26 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: > > Just got off the phone with the mechanic. He says it cuts out and > > backfires, so it may be the thirty-year-old

Re: [MBZ] OT: Blackfly

2018-07-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That does indeed look intriguing! Now put some real fossil-fuel burning engines on it so it has a usable range, and you've got something. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On July 12, 2018 11:10:26 AM EDT, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > >Blackfly can't be driven, but it would

Re: [MBZ] OT - noise cancellation

2018-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't know about noise cancellation like that but I'd read about how the 787 has a bunch of noise buffering and quieting techniques. Having flown in one it is by far the quietest plane I've ever been in. -Curt On Thursday, July 12, 2018, 11:47:49 AM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

[MBZ] OT - noise cancellation

2018-07-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
A client was telling me about something relatively new on aircraft. Cannot recall what plane but he says there is a newer system on an aircraft that he recently flew on that cancels noise. There are a  series of brass grommets for lack of a better description along the upper wall in the cabin.

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 12/07/2018 9:26 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: Just got off the phone with the mechanic. He says it cuts out and backfires, so it may be the thirty-year-old catalytic converter being clogged up. Oxygen Sensors? RB ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

2018-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My commute is ~120 miles round trip. Fortunately I get to work from home a lot. I've been in the office one day in the last month and don't have to be in again until the week after next. Back in 2005-2007 when I was commuting all the time I piled the miles onto my '85 190D. I think I drove

[MBZ] OT: Blackfly

2018-07-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Blackfly can't be driven, but it would be a blast to fly one. It seems to be entirely new set of aircraft design principles. Gerry http://www.softwaretestingnews.co.uk/blackfly-the-newest-flying-car/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

2018-07-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Somebody from Mali bid $300 on the rusted out, paint peeling, 562,000 mile 124.131. Seller's reserve not met. Didn't see that coming. Can you imagine the shipping costs? Or maybe they were buying it for somebody in New England? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Just got off the phone with the mechanic. He says it cuts out and backfires, so it may be the thirty-year-old catalytic converter being clogged up. On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 8:33 AM M. Mitchell Marmel wrote: > Cuts out instantly, from what my mechanic was saying. > > On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 8:32

[MBZ] Flying Cars

2018-07-12 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE93u40ONwk Which of the above flying cars will be successful? I would bet on the terrafugia. Gerry Terrafugia...Latest version. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=terrafugia+flying+car+video&=detail=639D795D4A06882FE6E3639D795D4A06882FE6E3&=VRDGAR --- This

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Cuts out instantly, from what my mechanic was saying. On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 8:32 AM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does it cut out instantly or start running like crap then stumbles and > dies? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 12, 2018, at 8:21 AM, M.

Re: [MBZ] AAA V MCA

2018-07-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Really? Not GEICO. On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 7:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Except many or most insurance companies consider it a claim when you use > it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 11, 2018, at 10:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Does it cut out instantly or start running like crap then stumbles and dies? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12, 2018, at 8:21 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Starts, runs and drives smooth for a few minutes until the temp under the > hood rises, at which point it cuts out. I'm

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
The coil is brand new. On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 6:58 AM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are you saying it got worse? I am assuming these were used parts so maybe > they are worse than what was in the car? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 11, 2018, at 8:17 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Starts, runs and drives smooth for a few minutes until the temp under the hood rises, at which point it cuts out. I'm thinking electrical. On Thu, Jul 12, 2018 at 7:01 AM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not it if's barely running or rattling -- my TE would do the

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Not it if's barely running or rattling -- my TE would do the same thing until I replaced the relay and the bad pump. Check the fuel pressures, if not steady it's a pump or relay. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] AAA V MCA

2018-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Except many or most insurance companies consider it a claim when you use it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 10:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just add towing to your auto insurance. Cheaper. > > On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 9:33 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

2018-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Are you saying it got worse? I am assuming these were used parts so maybe they are worse than what was in the car? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 8:17 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Latest update: Replaced both the coil and the ignition module, and it's > now

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI (Larry Turner)

2018-07-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Awesome!!  I have converted my wife into a dizzel fan and she wants to fix our 91 300 or find another.  After driving the 300D for years her driving style has morphed into a "all the time, foot on the floor, driving" and now when she's driving our 06 Ferd Explorer it's the same way - foot on

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI

2018-07-12 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Clay, I agree completely about the build quality going downhill.  And your other comments are spot on as well.  I bought a 06 E350 that was great when we bought it with 153K mi and within a month the CEL was on and it refused to start.  My indy wanted 1300 to R the fuel pump and I