Re: [MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

When I was a kid (late 50s) boys in my area routinely spent a few weeks each summer at a camp (boy scout, YMCA, church, etc). In NJ, no less. Conditions were primitive (outhouse, tent, etc.) and we learned how to living rough, albeit with store-bought groceries and a clean water supply.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

Fixin ol Dissels with Mechanical Fuel Injection Laying by caches of supplies for the coming apocalypse. Group thrapy  (punching holes in paper or other materials) Improving our hunting and gathering skills teaching those of younger generations who are worth trying to save. "More factors are

Re: [MBZ] Britain commits to suicide

I overshot, its probably only a 30% drop from 2016 when the referendum took place. Apparently its rising against the euro. Actually worse against the USD... -Curt On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 10:48:55 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Huh?  Curt, what is your news source??

Re: [MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

So what should be on our 11 year bucket list then... ?? Could be interesting, couldn't it? More factors are being revealed that the Corona Virus is a Bio Weapon and engineered to kill American so Chinese can take over the land and treasure... [speculative talking based on reports of some

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

My 82 300SD (617 turbo) would run indefinitely with a dead battery (alternator inop). But the mono valve drops out at some point which allows max flow of hot engine coolant through the heater core. By that point here is no juice to lower the power windows. One of those lithium jump packs

Re: [MBZ] Britain commits to suicide

Huh? Curt, what is your news source?? Relatively stable exchange rates. 1.13 - 1.18 over the past year. https://www.bing.com/search?q=pound%20euro%20rates%206%20months=cosp=G6C999N10870D042019AA6B84BBD86=CONBDF=CT3210127 On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 8:51 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > Other than the

Re: [MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

So if you want to see the car, do not smoke or lick the engine, no matter how tempted. On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 8:43 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > It has a sun roof, AND a sunroof! > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Feb 5, 2020 8:38:21 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes :

Re: [MBZ] C107 Values

Bad color, bad model year. On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 7:59 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I rest my case: > > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/brandon-1976-mercedes-450-slc/7063304384.html > > FWIW, this car is about 20 minutes away from me, not that I would go

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

no, just idle speed.   Max and I have cars running without edc at all.   unplug it and adjust the idle manually. Rick Knoble via Mercedes February 5, 2020 at 7:21 PM The EDC controls boost too, IIRC. It may be pretty anemic. Rick

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

I've got an alternator that might fit that car. I got it for my '84 190D that had a strange pulley spacing so I could never get it to fit right. You can have it for the price of coming to get it... -Curt On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 6:47:15 PM EST, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Britain commits to suicide

Other than the pound dropping 75% vs the euro? -Curt On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 12:07:56 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: *Already overrun by third world EU "immigrant" invaders in London and surrounds, Great Britain commits to suicide.* You think?  They seem to be

Re: [MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

It has a sun roof, AND a sunroof! Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 5, 2020 8:38:21 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Missed that one. > > -D > > > > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Allow wheels > > > > --FT > > Sent from iPhone > > > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

Hmm, on that engine the EGR is tied to the vacuum controlled waste gate on the turbo, so perhaps if the EDC loses power and dies, then the engine might lose power. I'd forgotten about that. I still contend that the battery should hold up fine for a 1.5 hour drive. Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

Missed that one. -D > On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:21 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Allow wheels > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Feb 5, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> no smoking or licking engine >> great breaks >> clean tittle >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

Go for it. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Feb 5, 2020, 7:04 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > After all the replies, I’m feeling comfortable enough to do this. Thank > you! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 6:55 PM, Curley McLain via

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

The EDC controls boost too, IIRC. It may be pretty anemic. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

Allow wheels --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 5, 2020, at 7:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > no smoking or licking engine > great breaks > clean tittle > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/land-lakes-mercedes-benz-class/7069000978.html > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

Kaleb swears the E430s are great cars, and they probably are. This actually looks like a pretty good deal for what it is and if the condition checks out. If those LDS guys would give him a minute or two to come up for air he might have a comment on it. -D > On Feb 5, 2020, at 8:04 PM, Curley

Re: [MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

Don't forget the allow wheels!    Zoom zoom!    Looks like a pretty nice car for the money as long as you don't drive in the dark.   (headlight covers) Dan Penoff via Mercedes February 5, 2020 at 6:55 PM no smoking or licking engine great breaks clean tittle

[MBZ] C107 Values

I rest my case: https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/brandon-1976-mercedes-450-slc/7063304384.html FWIW, this car is about 20 minutes away from me, not that I would go look at it, but... -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Nice Kleb Car

no smoking or licking engine great breaks clean tittle https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/land-lakes-mercedes-benz-class/7069000978.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

On Wed, 5 Feb 2020 15:19:51 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.allthreadrod.com/grades/ > > Apparently, higher grades are available. Thank you, Randy, for this reference. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

After all the replies, I’m feeling comfortable enough to do this. Thank you! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 5, 2020, at 6:55 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > not that it matters, but in 1974, I drove the 200D from San Angelo tx to IA > with the alternator dead. never shut it off.

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

I drove my 73 220D from Connecticut to Florida and back in late 90’s. I kept a battery charger in the trunk and only shut the car off when I would arrive at a motel and be able to find a spot where I could plug battery charger into outlet and reach car. Once I used a parking garage and parked

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

not that it matters, but in 1974, I drove the 200D from San Angelo tx to IA with the alternator dead.   never shut it off.   It was in an ice storm for the first 500 miles.   Dallas to Blythevill was at  about 25 mph on thick ice.  Stopped twice I believe to get the battery charged in the car. 

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

No   only the EDC for idle speed.  No sweat.  Drive on! Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes February 5, 2020 at 5:33 PM So this car has computer controls for injection pump? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

BTDT, drove my '95 124 for about 3 or 4 hours on battery. You'll be fine. Don't use the HVAC blower fan, don't use the radio, don't shut off the engine. Maybe get one of those voltage meters that plug into the cigarette lighter so you can monitor the battery charge, if it goes below 12.0 volts,

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

Should make the trip. THe EDC should be the only draw, and if that croaks the battery, the car will still run.  Congrats. Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes February 5, 2020 at 4:20 PM So I’m inheriting Sam’s and then Dwight’s and then Sam’s 1990 300D. It needs a

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

All correct. You’ll be fine, not much current draw if you keep the blower and lights off. On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 6:38 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Only for idle speed control. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Feb 5, 2020 6:34:20 PM Dimitri Seretakis via

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

Only for idle speed control. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 5, 2020 6:34:20 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > So this car has computer controls for injection pump? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 5:50 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Dimitri. > >

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

So this car has computer controls for injection pump? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 5, 2020, at 5:50 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dimitri. > FWIW. > If the battery goes too low, I think all you lose is the computer control > of the IP. > The mechanical part should keep on

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

On 05/02/2020 4:20 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: So I’m inheriting Sam’s and then Dwight’s and then Sam’s 1990 300D. It needs a new alternator and I was wondering if you guys think it’ll make the trip from Rhode Island to Massachusetts- roughly 1.5 hour drive if driven with a

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

Dimitri. FWIW. If the battery goes too low, I think all you lose is the computer control of the IP. The mechanical part should keep on keeping on, just not as efficiently. YMMV. Fred. On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 5:24 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I drove my 79 240D

Re: [MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

I drove my 79 240D from Boston to here (70 miles) on battery in daylight. no electrics turned on. FWIW I think I have a brand new starter for that car. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 5:21 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I’m

[MBZ] Running w124 300D with failed alternator?

So I’m inheriting Sam’s and then Dwight’s and then Sam’s 1990 300D. It needs a new alternator and I was wondering if you guys think it’ll make the trip from Rhode Island to Massachusetts- roughly 1.5 hour drive if driven with a fully charged battery, without using lights or heat. Once I get it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

>>"There are no unintended consequences in politics. If it happens, you can be >>assured, it was planned that way." >I think that gives the politicians WAY too much credit. Politicians don't write legislation. Lobbiests do. Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

https://www.allthreadrod.com/grades/ Apparently, higher grades are available. RB On 05/02/2020 11:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I'm not sure what high grade redi-rod is, assuming you mean a big honking piece of grade 8 all-thread rod, I'm not too sure. I've got a couple big pieces

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

Yes, I was thinking in terms of the long threaded rod that one can buy ( I would call it redi-rod) and wondering if it is possible to get grade 5 or grade 8 equivalent rod. RB On 05/02/2020 11:42 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: I'm not sure what high grade redi-rod is, assuming you mean

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

True, a five liter model is a totally different animal, and those will always command a high price. But - the more common plebeian 350/450 won’t. -D > On Feb 5, 2020, at 3:18 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I think not. There are very few survivors to be found, let alone in a > condition

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

I think not. There are very few survivors to be found, let alone in a condition to be used. The ones I see are very clapped out and would required complete renovation, about $28k. A 5 liter SLC remains collectable and investment worthy due to desirability. The standard SLC just ain’t sexy

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

Civilization requires dense energy. Advanced civilization requires extremely dense energy. The more advanced you become, the greater the demand, due to the ability to support more people being born. Massive upward demand curve. At the end of the last glaciation, humans were few and energy

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

Gladly! I’ve seen similar things about W116s and how they were going to appreciate. I think the C107 will always be a bit of a turd for this model line. And just for reference, based on valuations from places like Hagerty, they haven’t declined in value in the recent past, but values except

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

Let's touch base in 2025 to see who's right. On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 2:21 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Like R129s? > > Yeah, I don’t think so. There will always be clinkers in any auto product > line, and I think the SLC is one of them. > > Again, just my $0.02. >

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

Like R129s? Yeah, I don’t think so. There will always be clinkers in any auto product line, and I think the SLC is one of them. Again, just my $0.02. -D > On Feb 5, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > They have declined in value in the past 15 years, but due to scarcity and >

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

They have declined in value in the past 15 years, but due to scarcity and iconic styling there will be a day when the value rises precipitously. IMO On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 12:30 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t think so. I base that opinion on the values of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Long article about arsonists causing Australian wildfires

I think that gives the politicians WAY too much credit. On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 12:02 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Changing internal policies will serve only to >damage our economy and > our strategic position in >the world. > > That would be the end goal in my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

On Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:28:55 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > What does it matter, the world is ending in 12 years... Right? It's 11 now. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

On Wed, 5 Feb 2020 10:32:05 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > How easy is it to get high grade redi-rod? Redi-rod? Is that all-thread? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT cost of living in Seattle

Having done work in and around a number of these government institutions when they were still in operation, I can’t help but wonder if they would continue to serve a useful purpose in this day in age. I’m all for inclusion, but sadly, there are people who need to be institutionalized for their

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

The screw place off Aviation behind the airport has all kinds of stuff. You can buy one piece or a thousand they don’t care. Warren? Fastener --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 5, 2020, at 12:43 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm not sure what high grade redi-rod is, assuming you

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

I'm not sure what high grade redi-rod is, assuming you mean a big honking piece of grade 8 all-thread rod, I'm not too sure. I've got a couple big pieces of acme threaded rod, I'll probably use some of that. No response yet from the seller. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Feb 5, 2020

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

I don’t think so. I base that opinion on the values of current SLCs of similar vintage. Even well restored examples don’t seem to command values like their coupe predecessors of earlier years. I think a lot of it comes from what I perceive as a general malaise towards models of this period,

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

Prepare to experience future regrets On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 12:17 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It wasn’t me. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 5, 2020, at 10:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Someone

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

It wasn’t me. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 5, 2020, at 10:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Someone stole that car for $8400 - in 5 years it'll be worth $20K++. > >> On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 10:30 AM Andrew Strasfogel >> wrote: >> >> I owned the same year/same

Re: [MBZ] Britain commits to suicide

*Already overrun by third world EU "immigrant" invaders in London and surrounds, Great Britain commits to suicide.* You think? They seem to be prospering quite nicely and likely to continue to do so, despite leaving the EU. On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 11:05 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Amazing SLC in Phoenix on BAT

Someone stole that car for $8400 - in 5 years it'll be worth $20K++. On Tue, Feb 4, 2020 at 10:30 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I owned the same year/same color SLC with a parchment interior. It was a > cheap rusty car with 172 K miles and I foolishly restored it for $000s. > Naturally, it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

12 months. On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 11:29 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > What does it matter, the world is ending in 12 years... Right? > > On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 9:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > China and India are right behind UK on this!

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

Is there any chance you would be prepared to provide some fairly specific measurements of the various parts for us poor and frugal sorts who think we might be able to make one if the need arose? RB On 03/02/2020 6:41 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Arrived today, pieces missing, looks

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

How easy is it to get high grade redi-rod? RB On 05/02/2020 5:18 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yes, it looks like only the big bolts with some nuts and washers are missing. Feb 4, 2020 11:34:17 PM Craig via Mercedes : Can you get the correct new parts here in the States? Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

Don't feed the TROLL! RB On 05/02/2020 9:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: EMISSIONSU.K. bans new gas vehicles by 2035 to boost climate effortPublished: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Britain announced yesterday that it plans to ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars by 2035 — five

Re: [MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

What does it matter, the world is ending in 12 years... Right? On Wed, Feb 5, 2020 at 9:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > China and India are right behind UK on this! WW > > --FT > > On 2/5/20 10:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

China and India are right behind UK on this!  WW --FT On 2/5/20 10:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: EMISSIONSU.K. bans new gas vehicles by 2035 to boost climate effortPublished: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Britain announced yesterday that it plans to ban the sale of

[MBZ] Britain commits to suicide

Already overrun by third world EU "immigrant" invaders in London and surrounds, Great Britain commits to suicide. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes February 5, 2020 at 9:29 AM EMISSIONSU.K. bans new gas vehicles by 2035 to boost climate effortPublished: Wednesday,

[MBZ] OT: Banned in Britain

EMISSIONSU.K. bans new gas vehicles by 2035 to boost climate effortPublished: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 Britain announced yesterday that it plans to ban the sale of new gas and diesel cars by 2035 — five years earlier than its previous target — in a bid to speed up efforts to tackle climate

Re: [MBZ] OT this is some scary stuff

At MIT there were 3 Vietnamese young gents who lived in the library. They had sleeping bags they kept under a table in a back corner, took turns snoozing under the table, ate in the cafeteria, used the gym locker room for (minimal) hygiene activities and other facilities for personal relief (of

Re: [MBZ] Low $ front ball joint tool from DE

Yes, it looks like only the big bolts with some nuts and washers are missing. Feb 4, 2020 11:34:17 PM Craig via Mercedes : > > Can you get the correct new parts here in the States? > > > Craig > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

Oh - and to follow up on the side effects, woke up this morning and feel fine, like it never happened. -D > On Feb 5, 2020, at 5:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes. Along with all the other childhood diseases like mumps, measles, etc. > Hence the rationale for getting the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Shingles Vaccine

Yes. Along with all the other childhood diseases like mumps, measles, etc. Hence the rationale for getting the shingles vaccine. -D > On Feb 4, 2020, at 8:44 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan: > > Did you have chicken pox as a child? This is the cause of shingles, the >