Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Yeah … mine actually still have key switches that work or worked I have fixed a million mowers and motor scooters … I still have a bunch of this stuff Www.javacycles.com Xx rick > On Mar 20, 2023, at 12:37 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Usually on small engines there is one wire that handles

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

Bob wrote: >It’s a little less than two hours away. You know if you really wanted it I’d go get it for you. Duh. I’m retired now. I have scads of time. If you want to do a deal, I’ll be the mule. Does that apply for any of us? I should have bought that 2002 E320 you posted the other day

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Usually on small engines there is one wire that handles grounding the coil. Often it wraps around the outside of the engine and has a connector inline somewhere. If you can find and unplug it the machine is always on which at least lets you know that the no-spark issue is outside of the

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Yeah, it’s an electric start maybe 8 hp rear end rider … probably late 70s …. I have the service manual for it or a similar one, so I’ll read up on it Maybe easier to fix my slightly newer snapper ($150) that just stopped …. I think it’s some safety switch causing no spark I just haven’t

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

This is a Snapper RER? (rear engine rider) They're actually really simple and, as you say, already have the grease fitting. I've had to fart around with this on mine quite a bit, a couple years ago the pulley came loose from it's hub. While I had it off I don't remember if the spindle fell out

[MBZ] 6.9

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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

> Yeah, it will barely turn ….it is big … the blade is about 30 inches and has > two big bearings and a grease fitting which I had greased It just looks like a pain to remove > On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:05 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn? > >

Re: [MBZ] LED Taillights

Benzes don’t like weird resistances in the lighting system --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 19, 2023, at 8:15 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > When I was driving the ML550 up to Floyd’s last week right after I started > out I got a bulb alert for my right rear brake light. I

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Alert Emails

On Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:58:20 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Just a reminder, folks, if you try to send something to the list and > you get an alert email telling you it was too big or something to that > effect, drop me a note and I’ll approve it. Otherwise this stuff sits > in the

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn? Generally the spindles are pretty simple arrangements. Most cheap mowers don't have a way to grease the sealed spindle bearings. It's pretty easy to pull the housings apart and drill and tap for grease fittings. I did that on the Crapsman

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Alert Emails

thanks Dan On Sun, Mar 19, 2023, 7:59 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just a reminder, folks, if you try to send something to the list and you > get an alert email telling you it was too big or something to that effect, > drop me a note and I’ll approve it.

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Yes. All you have to do is pop a little cover off where the seat belt mounts and move the cover to the other side. On 3/19/2023 7:14 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Folks Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and passenger front seats swappable?I think

[MBZ] LED Taillights

When I was driving the ML550 up to Floyd’s last week right after I started out I got a bulb alert for my right rear brake light. I figured it was unhappy with the trailer, so I pretty well ignored it until I got home. I went to check it out today, half expecting that I would have to just clean

[MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Folks Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and passenger front seats swappable?I think the drivers back has a busted frame or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my time repairing it Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider

[MBZ] ADMIN - Alert Emails

Just a reminder, folks, if you try to send something to the list and you get an alert email telling you it was too big or something to that effect, drop me a note and I’ll approve it. Otherwise this stuff sits in the byte bucket and ends up coming through well after it was sent. Thank you!

Re: [MBZ] Mower engines Kohler vs Briggs

You’ve pretty much nailed it. Each manufacturer has different levels of quality which are often the difference between a consumer grade product and an industrial one. As I recall the Command models were for commercial applications. “Courage”? Really? I wonder what marketing genius came up with

Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

That’s cool --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have been kind of thinking about looking at this > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521887813433823/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > I was in town earlier and stopped by lowes to look

Re: [MBZ] Now this is interesting

Beautiful color --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:38 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 13/03/2023 8:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Has the original import papers which appear to show what all options were >> available for these at the time. Does appear

Re: [MBZ] Sparkly wrapped BMW SUV

Makes it visible in the dark --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought I needed a new Rx for my eyes. Dazzling. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] Mower engines Kohler vs Briggs

This is just a discussion post of some observations about mowers I have noticed lately. Kohler vs B  I was always under the impression that Kohler engines were better and more heavy duty that B engines.  I am not sure if this is the case or not, or if it depends on the model. For example,

Re: [MBZ] Now this is interesting

Now that’s nice Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 6:38 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 13/03/2023 8:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Has the original import papers which appear to show what all options were >> available for these at the time. Does appear

Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

Do it. -D > On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have been kind of thinking about looking at this > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521887813433823/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > I was in town earlier and stopped by lowes to look at what they had. That

Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

I have been kind of thinking about looking at this https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521887813433823/?mibextid=6ojiHh I was in town earlier and stopped by lowes to look at what they had. That 54” Husqvarna that is $3k looks a lot less heavy duty and more expensive that the previous

Re: [MBZ] When it's -36 degrees F in Phoenix, a Black Car is Okay.

$3k would be a reach for that car--FTSent from iFōnOn Mar 19, 2023, at 11:06 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/575255561215661/ I don’t remember it getting that cold here lately. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows 

Re: [MBZ] These are cool

I remember those things --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 19, 2023, at 12:44 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes > wrote: > > Folks > > Apparently these trucks were a real thing …. Cobbled together by dodge at > some coach building place > >

Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

As Dan says just make a paste with powder and water, toothpaste consistency. Put some on the felt pad and go at it. Doesn’t take much. I mixed up maybe 3 tablespoons of powder with water and have about half of it left to use later. I had a spray bottle of water/dish detergent I use on the

Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

Yes. You just make a paste with the cerium oxide using water and then go at it with an RO polisher and a finishing pad. You can buy bags of the stuff off of eBay for cheap. -D > On Mar 19, 2023, at 3:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > So the paste is just the powder and water, or is it

Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

Buy new parts to repair the mowers you have. Watch for the Kubota you want and after you get it, sell the mowers you have. If they work, they are worth something too. Randy On 19/03/2023 2:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I

Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

I really hate messing with mowers.   But I hate spending money on new ones too.  It is amazing how drastic the prices of these things have gone up over the last couple of year.  The cheap cheap cheap basic rear engine small one that used to cost about $800 at lowes is now pushing $2k.  Insane. 

Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

How much is the time that you are going to spend messing with old mowers worth to you? That's why I bought a new one 11 years ago - I only have had to replace the battery once and sharpen the blades. On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 2:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] Mower pulley needed

Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am going to get my Scott (John Deere) 54" mower back operating, just use my JD zero turn that needs a lot of work, buy a new mower or good used mower, or look for an old Kubota diesel mower to use this year. Last year I pulled the

Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

So the paste is just the powder and water, or is it something that you added the cerium powder and water to? On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 1:46 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I bought some felt pads and cerium oxide (and Dan brought me some powder > too!) and went

Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

Cerium oxide is wicked stuff when it comes to glass polishing. It won’t recover a really bad windshield, but it will make an improvement no matter what. -D On Mar 19, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: I bought some felt pads and cerium

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

I sent the guy a message, will see what he says if anything. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 12:19 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a guy who has a trailer…if it’s in the state. Otherwise it’s UHaul. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:14 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

I have a guy who has a trailer…if it’s in the state. Otherwise it’s UHaul. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:14 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmmm, do you have a way to haul it up to your place since it appears to need > a water pump per the ad? > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] These are cool

Our neighbor in the mid 60’s, Mr. Gobin, had one. It was an oddity among the Fords and Chevys everyone else had. His second vehicle was a 1948 International Pickup. As a five year old I remember “Simonizing” one of the rear fenders on that beast and he paid me a dime. He then piled a few of

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

Hmmm, do you have a way to haul it up to your place since it appears to need a water pump per the ad? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 12:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s a little less than two hours away. > You know if you really wanted it I’d go get it for you.

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

It’s a little less than two hours away. You know if you really wanted it I’d go get it for you. Duh. I’m retired now. I have scads of time. If you want to do a deal, I’ll be the mule. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:55 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Too far

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500

Crank windows?! On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 12:43 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://jalopnik.com/at-22-500-could-this-1991-mercedes-benz-300gd-g-wagon-1835648601 > > On 3/19/23 12:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Turbo or NA? > > > > On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] High miles 2014 Bluetec SUV: What's it worth?

What about the rest of the SUV? On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 12:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I add some exotic gases to mine too, it really makes a difference > > --FT > > On 3/19/23 12:05 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > I use about a 70% nitrogen blend

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

Too far away, unless I can convince AZ Bob to get it for me till I can get out there and haul it back. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > Why "would be"? > >> On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> I

Re: [MBZ] These are cool

Holy crack Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:43 AM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes > wrote: > > Folks > > Apparently these trucks were a real thing …. Cobbled together by dodge at > some coach building place > >

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

Why "would be"? On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would be all over that. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  > >

Re: [MBZ] When it's -36 degrees F in Phoenix, a Black Car is Okay.

Totally devoid of panache. Only a bright color can atone for this lack of styling. On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:06 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/575255561215661/ > > > > I don’t remember it getting that cold here lately. >

[MBZ] These are cool

Folks Apparently these trucks were a real thing …. Cobbled together by dodge at some coach building place https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1430186544178260/?ref=search_code=null_story_type=post=browse_serp%3Ae7bb7d41-c11a-41a1-872b-295f5998e71c Apparently restored examples have sold

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500

https://jalopnik.com/at-22-500-could-this-1991-mercedes-benz-300gd-g-wagon-1835648601 On 3/19/23 12:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Turbo or NA? On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 12:33 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Yeah, that’s the only type of G Wagen I’d

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500

Turbo or NA? On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 12:33 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, that’s the only type of G Wagen I’d have. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:18 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > This

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500

Yeah, that’s the only type of G Wagen I’d have. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:18 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This would be cool > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/goose-creek-1991-mercedes-wagen-300d/7600917172.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Burning rubber

turn off the traction control! Yeah those things have huge torque, quite fun to drive --FT On 3/19/23 11:57 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I forgot to mention. With the EGR now disabled on the CDI, when you slam the pedal from a dead stop it will actually start to burn rubber

Re: [MBZ] High miles 2014 Bluetec SUV: What's it worth?

I add some exotic gases to mine too, it really makes a difference --FT On 3/19/23 12:05 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I use about a 70% nitrogen blend to fill my tires. Has served me well. On Sat, Mar 18, 2023, at 23:08, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: The nitrogen-filled tires

Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

Those would be good if it’s on concrete. Not so much across gravel or dirt. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:13 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Find some of these… > > https://www.harborfreight.com/1300-lb-capacity-self-loading-positioning-wheel-dolly-64601.html > >

[MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500

This would be cool https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/goose-creek-1991-mercedes-wagen-300d/7600917172.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

Find some of these… https://www.harborfreight.com/1300-lb-capacity-self-loading-positioning-wheel-dolly-64601.html On Sun, Mar 19, 2023, at 09:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I really don’t want to screw around with another one of these stuck in > park. If I had that freewheel tool I

Re: [MBZ] High miles 2014 Bluetec SUV: What's it worth?

I use about a 70% nitrogen blend to fill my tires. Has served me well. On Sat, Mar 18, 2023, at 23:08, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > The nitrogen-filled tires are worth their weight in gold > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Mar 18, 2023, at 10:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Todays CDI work

I’ve had many troubles with those crimp type splice connectors and wire taps. I cut, solder, and heat-shrink wrap all my splices now. On Sat, Mar 18, 2023, at 21:49, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > Attaboy! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 18, 2023, at 6:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes

[MBZ] Burning rubber

I forgot to mention. With the EGR now disabled on the CDI, when you slam the pedal from a dead stop it will actually start to burn rubber momentarily until the traction control kicks in. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

I would be all over that. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/872676173989614/ > > AZBob > > Sent from Mail for Windows > > ___ >

[MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

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Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

Not practical in a driveway in the ghetto. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:58 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you can take off the ISM (which can be difficult to get at) you can turn > the little gear into neutral > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Mar 19,

[MBZ] When it's -36 degrees F in Phoenix, a Black Car is Okay.

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Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

If you can take off the ISM (which can be difficult to get at) you can turn the little gear into neutral --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:38 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I really don’t want to screw around with another one of these stuck in park. > If I had that

Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

I really don’t want to screw around with another one of these stuck in park. If I had that freewheel tool I would, but they are damn near impossible to move around and get loaded on a trailer without it. All 4 wheels are locked solidly to the ground. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 19, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

I’d give 600 for it, pull the tranny and other stuff then knacker the rest. Her ex might not be happy but who’s to know Sent from my iPad > On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:21 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/170296732479987/?mibextid=6ojiHh > >

[MBZ] OK don needs to upgrade to a Mooney

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[MBZ] No title no key no problem?

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