Re: [MBZ] Runs great but needs cam tightened

That's for a cad, not a cam? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 10, 2019 8:59:24 PM EST, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: >Pint of Gin? >Fred > >On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 8:50 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> How do you tighten a cam anyway? Phillips h

Re: [MBZ] Runs great but needs cam tightened

Pint of Gin? Fred On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 8:50 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How do you tighten a cam anyway? Phillips head or slotted screwdriver? > > On Jan 10, 2019 10:30 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > These cars a

Re: [MBZ] Runs great but needs cam tightened

How do you tighten a cam anyway? Phillips head or slotted screwdriver? On Jan 10, 2019 10:30 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These cars are built strong and very heavy and safe > > On 1/10/19 10:19 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >> What's the towing capaci

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

You are not that far from Hell. RB Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes Date: 2019-01-10 4:02 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head? All mine do. h

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

Where you live, there may be times when you will turn on the AC to warm up the car. Gerry > I was joking with somebody about that today, "Unlike the old Jetta the AC in > the new car works, or at least I *think* it works... > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Thu, Jan 10, 201

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

I was joking with somebody about that today, "Unlike the old Jetta the AC in the new car works, or at least I *think* it works... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Jan 10, 2019 at 5:03 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: All mine do. http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/charlotte-

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

All mine do. http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/charlotte-mi/48813/hourly-weather-forecast/21250_pc > On January 10, 2019 at 2:52 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Does the AC blow ice cold? > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

No Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 10, 2019, at 8:13 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s Max’s car. Ex-MB service vehicle? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 10, 2019, at 8:36 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> White with blue tex. I will look at the o

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

Yep, with the windows rolled down in January Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 10, 2019, at 1:52 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does the AC blow ice cold? > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 10, 2019, at 6:13 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

Does the AC blow ice cold? Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 10, 2019, at 6:13 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s Max’s car. Ex-MB service vehicle? > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 10, 2019, at 8:36 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] rearview mirror installation, was Finnie Fun

Probably. You just need something of relatively small diameter that has a shape that will allow you to grab a hold and pull it out once the mirror is in position. I have seen a tool made of flat steel that has a small “L” formed into the end. One side of the “L” goes against the boss, the shor

Re: [MBZ] rearview mirror installation, was Finnie Fun

Can you just use a couple of Allen wrenches of the appropriate thickness? Mitch. > On January 10, 2019 at 12:16 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > There’s a special tool for it as well, I believe. You have to use the wire > from the big clips or you don’t get enough “retraction” of the sp

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

There’s a special tool for it as well, I believe. You have to use the wire from the big clips or you don’t get enough “retraction” of the spring. -D > On Jan 10, 2019, at 11:22 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks, that trick is cool. I'll share with my indie next time I see him.

Re: [MBZ] An appropriate coffee table ...

You did. -D > On Jan 10, 2019, at 11:23 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought I put that here a month ago. Maybe I just thought about doing it. > > Nonskid surface, but you can't wipe it with a wet rag to clean it. > And if you don't varnish it, it'll probably blacken whatever

[MBZ] This is probably not the CLK320 Convertible you want

at that price https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/333167897522239 post is kinda strange, why does it have a dealer tag?  Looks like a flip -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] interesting 73 280CE

Trunk lid sprung from that hit?  Otherwise looks OK but i see rust under that respray and trim.  Seat covers new? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1053748454811793 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] She's Bleedin', Jim

> On Wed, 9 Jan 2019 19:05:09 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Pierre is welcome to do the work. > > And, unfortunately, he wants to be paid. $85 an hour? That was 1995 prices at the domestic dealers around here. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] An appropriate coffee table ...

I thought I put that here a month ago. Maybe I just thought about doing it. Nonskid surface, but you can't wipe it with a wet rag to clean it. And if you don't varnish it, it'll probably blacken whatever touches it. "Junior! How many times do I have to tell you not to put your elbows on the ta

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Thanks, that trick is cool. I'll share with my indie next time I see him. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 10, 2019 10:50:31 AM EST, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >Yes, the trick with the rear view mirror spring works on any of them >that use the opposing spring loaded pin arrangement. Beat

Re: [MBZ] An appropriate coffee table ...

Some people just have too much time on their hands... LarryT On 01/09/2019 8:10 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: I saw this picture and thought it was appropriate for this list. Craig -- Present: '93 E300D/2.5 Turbo 354 kmi '89 Chevrolet G20 Be

Re: [MBZ] W116 brake warning light blinking

Max Dillon via Mercedes writes: > Does the owner's manual say anything about the light? I've got bad > insulation on the wear sensor wires for the front pads on my 87 300TD, > but the light blinks intermittently during each drive, for the > duration of the drive. Sadly I don't have an owner's m

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Yes, the trick with the rear view mirror spring works on any of them that use the opposing spring loaded pin arrangement. Beats the heck out of having to bang on them to get it back in the base. As for knowing what has to be done, when I get a car that’s new to me, I spend some time surveying i

Re: [MBZ] Runs great but needs cam tightened

These cars are built strong and very heavy and safe On 1/10/19 10:19 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: What's the towing capacity, I wonder? -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Runs great but needs cam tightened

What's the towing capacity, I wonder? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 10, 2019 10:17:15 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/wadmalaw-island-320-mercedes-2007/6790666506.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] wheel bearing needs fixing. Makes noise. I'm a crack head

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-charleston-1999-mercedes-benz/6790216244.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

The trick with the spring for the rear view mirror, will that work on later cars like a 124? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 9, 2019 10:04:50 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >A bunch of little detail things today. Fun stuff. > >http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/1/9_

[MBZ] Runs great but needs cam tightened

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/wadmalaw-island-320-mercedes-2007/6790666506.html -- --FT ___ 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/

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Did you have one of these before to know all these little things that need to be dealt with, or do you just dig in and inspect all of them? --FT On 1/9/19 10:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: A bunch of little detail things today. Fun stuff. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

That’s Max’s car. Ex-MB service vehicle? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 10, 2019, at 8:36 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > White with blue tex. I will look at the odometer next time I’m out there. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 10, 2019, at 7:09 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

White with blue tex. I will look at the odometer next time I’m out there. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 10, 2019, at 7:09 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb, > What color is it and how many miles does it have on it? > Thanks, > Mike > >> On Jan 10, 2019, at 6:50 AM, M. Mitchell Marme

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

Million mile engine! Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote on 1/10/19 7:25 AM: RAN WHEN PARKED I KNOW WHAT I HAVE NO LOBALLERS --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery op

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

RAN WHEN PARKED I KNOW WHAT I HAVE NO LOBALLERS --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 10, 2019, at 12:17 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s been sitting a long time, last time I checked drivers window was only > one that worked, needs a major cleaning, will need a Vermont title ob

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

Kaleb, What color is it and how many miles does it have on it? Thanks, Mike > On Jan 10, 2019, at 6:50 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > SEND TITLE > > On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 11:17 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> It’s been sitting a long

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

How do you know you have an old car sitting around if you can’t smell the leaky gas? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 10, 2019, at 7:17 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > when I went out in the garage this morning I didn’t smell fuel. ___ http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Not sure. They consist of a wiper on a resistance element. Since it’s submerged in gasoline I would expect it to be pretty robust. Other than some corrosion from condensation on the case that covers the resistive element everything was in good shape. In an earlier blog post I detailed removi

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

That detail stuff is fun! What was the condition of the sending unit? Are those repairable? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2019, at 10:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > A bunch of little detail things today. Fun stuff. > > http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/1/9_Its_al

Re: [MBZ] Any interest in a 87 300TD with a #17 head?

SEND TITLE On Wed, Jan 9, 2019 at 11:17 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s been sitting a long time, last time I checked drivers window was only > one that worked, needs a major cleaning, will need a Vermont title > obtained. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On