Re: [MBZ] 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel LOW MILES - $6000 (Charleston)

yup!   You can only drive one at a time.   Time to cash in one, then you can get another! Floyd Thursby via Mercedes March 6, 2020 at 9:24 AM I should monetize this 78 I got then, Curley and Max and I got all new brakes on it, runs well, has a bit of rust but oth

Re: [MBZ] Larry's 300D 2.5

Checked over the vacuum system.   did not find any problems.   Blew out the manifold fitting and line to overboost cutout.   It is a little better, but not where it should be.   I don't have a vacuum gauge here to check actual vacuum. When driving you can tell is is getting some boost, but not

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

(Up Nort) We would see similar hysteria each time the wedder channel predicted the week's "storm of the century" about a normal schnee storm.   The sheeple would run out, clear the shelves of TP, bread, and sometimes other stuff like milk, eggs and beer.    After 3 or 4 of these, the apt dwelle

Re: [MBZ] I go out of town and they buy the kid another car

Yeah, I already saw the brag page.    I had one as a rental, and I always liked the old pickups, so I thought it looked good. .. until I got in the rental.    However driving it was not good.   What a POS.   I had a rental impala a few years ago and it was much better.   My dad's old 2000 brick

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

Croak   Its the only way. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes March 5, 2020 at 3:07 PM OK but how do I reverse the "getting older every day" part? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT: CV 19

Stay away from nursing homes..  SanFransicko was a place to be very very cautious in, even decades ago.   In 1988 it was like a prison.   Ugly, dirty, filled with criminals,   They'd let you in, but you had to buy your way out.  its only gotten worse.    It is worse than the armpit of the count

[MBZ] Meanwhile in Oz Extra Extra Read all about it!

This is also from Faye Underwood of Henifay in Oz.    Glad someone there has a sense of humor. ___ 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/mai

Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus

Stay safe.   Good info Gerry.  Thanks. archer75--- via Mercedes March 4, 2020 at 1:55 PM Here's a better graph of your chances of dying from coronavirus. https://www.watoday.com.au/national/why-children-aren-t-getting-sick-from-coronavirus-20200302-p545x8.html T

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 in Wine Box

Just picked up 2 5 qt jugs of 15w-50 today at the wally woo han mart. Dan Penoff via Mercedes March 4, 2020 at 3:31 PM Weird thing happened this week: Youngest son’s 2002 W210 sedan was up for an oil change. He asked me what oil to buy and I told him to go to Wal

Re: [MBZ] OT Interesting news re virus

Chinee chit.    It is not longer cheepchinee chit.   Chicoms are going out of bidness. A cousin sent out a plea for food and other supplies for an orphanage in woo han province.   Only problem is, even if they were donated, I don't thin k there is any way to get it there short of a USAF air dr

Re: [MBZ] Corona Virus in Tampa

along with the former veep, doomburg and others. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes March 4, 2020 at 10:35 AM Well you know what the former prezzie said about medical care for the geezers --FT (incipient geezer) Sent from iPhone _

Re: [MBZ] C. V. 19 in silly valley

Gotta remember, Oz was "disarmed,"   otherwise a different weapon might have been used. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes March 4, 2020 at 10:33 AM Sounds like the N Charleston Walmart on a slow day --FT Sent from iPhone ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] OT: CV 19

OR you could say: Bottom line, bad business only entertained by countries in a sandbox or ruled by a _-ist in charge.   (such as china) G Mann via Mercedes March 4, 2020 at 10:20 AM All bio weapons are lousy, because they all have the same flaws. 1. C

Re: [MBZ] 124 parasitic drain

   Yeah, I know that one but completely overlooked/forgot about it.    guess I should be looking for another alt. OK Don via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> March 3, 2020 at 11:46 PM Alternator. On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 11:15 PM Curley McLain via Me

Re: [MBZ] C. V. 19 in silly valley

From Faye Underwood: "Don't I know the madness, none (TP) to be found in our local shopping centre today, along with no hand sanitiser and very few boxes of tissues. Stockpiling also includes Longlife Milk and Bottled Water. I just don't get it - in the words of Pauline Hanson "PLEASE EXPLAIN

Re: [MBZ] OT: CV 19

All correct.    How do you protect against an unknown? there are not  many choices, but they pretty much boil down to: 1.  Ignore it,  (wait until its characteristics are determined, then react) 2.  act proactively.   This almost always leads to being accused of overreacting..whether it was or n

[MBZ] Secret message for Michael and Rick

You might want to take this in:   (good music and good fun)  (céilí and craic) Traveling Down An Irish Road with SwitchbackMarch 14, 2020 Saturday@7:00 pm Three Oaks,Michigan,United States Join Brian and Marty as they spin stories and weave songs about the Emerald Isle. https:/

[MBZ] Larry's 300D 2.5

Got it aligned today.   Will pick it up in the morning, and it goes immediately into service.   Running out to the alignment place, it did not appear that the turbo was working, or at least it was lazy.  I will blow out the line to the intake manifold. What other things should I check?   OVP r

[MBZ] 124 parasitic drain

The Larry 124 has a parasitic drain on the battery.  I unhooked the radio and antenna, no change.   I took out all the fuses, no change (radio and antenna still disconnected)   Then I unhooked the bungler alarm module under the floormat.  It still has a parasitic drain.   It is not terribly bad

Re: [MBZ] C. V. 19 in silly valley

Right, he did.   However others have stated that nobody know how long it lives outside a host, as it is a new, and aparrently manmade strain.   In January they were saying a week, in Feb they were saying 2 weeks, but we don't know for sure.    I've not heard any proof or speculation since.   On

Re: [MBZ] 210 windshield squirter puzzlements et al. 210 stuff

Didn't work on mine. soap n water, air pressure, both ways, vinegar soak then air etc.   Only new ones worked.  they are not that expensive, so the solution is to just get new ones. G Mann via Mercedes March 2, 2020 at 8:52 PM Put the window squirters in a cup of

Re: [MBZ] W126 Brakes Bolt-Up to W123?

Found Karl's email about his 87 124 wagon: He transplanted 500e/600sl brakes, onto his 87 wagon. It is my understanding that the 126 wheels will fit on a 123, if so, I'd think the brakes/calipers would bolt up. But I've never done it. Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] W126 Brakes Bolt-Up to W123?

Dunno, but Karl said he put bigger brakes on the wagon he is working on. Dan Penoff via Mercedes March 2, 2020 at 4:41 PM Someone asked me this over the weekend. They heard that W126 calipers and rotors were a bolt-up to a W123. Never heard this. True? No? -D

[MBZ] SLS pumps

OM603 TD (and the 124 TE) runs a belt driven dual pump.  THe front is PS and the back is SLS. Several sources told me they were not repairable.   When I gave the pump numbers to Q, he came up with a kit.   I bought two.  I messed up one inner seal, but successfully rebuilt the pump.   Somewhere

Re: [MBZ] Pentosin E antifreeze

ke I should head back and gather up what they've got. Curt Raymond <mailto:curtlud...@yahoo.com> March 2, 2020 at 11:48 AM Wish I was close, it has a cross for VW G13. http://www.pentosin.net/specsheets/Pentofrost_E.pdf -Curt On Monday, March 2, 2020, 12:46:11 PM EST, Curley McL

[MBZ] Pentosin E antifreeze

Anyone know if pentosin pentofrost E antifreeze is compatible with MB or similar to G-05? Local closeout store has 1.5 L bottles for 2.99.    All I've found so far is that pentosin NF is used in BMW 1600cc motorsickles... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sea

Re: [MBZ] Worth 30000 asking 25000

The missing mirror and star may cost as much as the car is worth.    The junkyard already got paid to haul it off!   Still, it should be saved.  They should be happy if they get $1000 or $1500 plus their tow fee.   $2500 at the top. dan--- via Mercedes March 2,

Re: [MBZ] 210 windshield squirter puzzlements et al. 210 stuff

In the first 124, I tried to clean the squirters with anything and everything.   No squirty!   I bought a couple new uns from Q, and alles ist squirty, and still good some 10-12 years later.   I think you are hosed on this, unless you happen to find some good ones at bob's your knacker. Bugge

[MBZ] C. V. 19 in silly valley

All: This is a compilation of messages from a friend of mine, a nuclear physicist,Associate Lab Director, Chief Research Officer and Professor at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Re: [MBZ] Finding a car for kid

NO! OK Don via Mercedes March 1, 2020 at 2:32 PM That 240D you just picked up ... On Sun, Mar 1, 2020 at 2:21 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arch

Re: [MBZ] Get your hippie on

Real hippie vans have 21 windows! Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes March 1, 2020 at 7:39 AM SC's Mercedes Benz Vans entering the pop-up camper market https://www.postandcourier.com/business/sc-s-mercedes-benz-vans-entering-the-pop-up-camper/article_3f99b8c2-57ef-11ea

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

When I looked up 003 997 12 52  it is the low pressure hose.   I found a note on PP forum that this is more like the original low pressure hose. N203501 - VW Braided Brake Hose, 7mm ID, Per Foot So, apparently something like the or

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

Is that the low pressure hose from the reservoir to the master? The high pressure hose should be more like a brake hose.  I can't imagine the high pressure hose being an accordion. fmiser via Mercedes wrote on 3/1/20 4:03 AM: TRW part number 555-33011-381 I had to grind 3 mm off the end of t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

The animal transfer element was reported in Jan, right after the bernie buds announced the new virus.   It was repaorted as similar to the 1918 flu in that it was a mutant of an animal virus, with parts of Sars and aids.    If you wanna know facts, you have to get info from places other than MS

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

That said, it may be the slave that went south.    But chances are 50/50 that since then, the master has gotten rusty and won't survive...   Depends on how new the fluid was, how high the humidity was, etc., etc. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes February 29, 2020 at 1

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch

If it were mine and I was gonna drive it, I'd buy a new master, slave and hose.  (and maybe even the tube.)  Change em all, filler up, bleed er out, (or better yet filler up from the bottom, eliminating the need to bleed.) and not have to think about it for a LNG time.   As a flipper, ymmv.

Re: [MBZ] It has an oil pump belt and you have to drop the transmission to replace it?

not unless you cut the belt to put it on.   It is clear you have to take off the flywheel. THey make a big deal that you "only have to slide the transmission back"   You don't "Have to" remove it, but you may as well.   It has to be taken out, and you may as well lower and put it out of the way

Re: [MBZ] It has an oil pump belt and you have to drop the transmission to replace it?

What a POS Notdura-to da Max Or Dura minonly 150k to get it outa warranty, than ya gotta disassemble the engine, or letter blow and buy a new enginewhich is what those who buy that used car repair insecurance will do. Only da wurst from gummit motors! Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

or the pol. affiliation of the accused...   one way: known perps walk free.   other way a general/other who has done nothing wrong is sent to prison. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes February 29, 2020 at 1:02 PM It depends on the seriousness of the accusation --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

Can't prove something didn't happen.   You have to PROVE something did happen.  Zero evidence = no crime Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes February 29, 2020 at 10:41 AM Justice= innocent until proven guilty. Social Justice= Guilty until proven innocent. Greg _

Re: [MBZ] OT: Corona conspiracy?

No    And, btw, that is wild theory.   any conspiracy took place in china. it was developed by the chicoms.   Prob'ly got to iran from a chicom "advisor" going there, or a native in china for training returning home.   pretty simple.   Just follow travel patterns.   Now that it is in yurp, it

[MBZ] Secret message for Craig. 124 antenna seal

The seal arrived from Germany.   It fits ok.  the antenna was much easier to push in than the oE seals I've had. It pushed into the fender easier too.   It was dusk when I put it in, so I have not seen it in the daylight.   Of course there is no way to know how long the seal will last compared

[MBZ] OT: Marketing

I got this in the email today.   It is from a marketing "expert" What leaders come to mind who used this strategy in the past? Who in the current culture is using this strategy to be recognized as a leader? Here's the meat of the email: "There are *3 Essential Seeds *to starting a movement.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Drain the (Palmetto state) swamp

z.com> February 28, 2020 at 3:07 PM Nope, it's universal. "Power corrupts ..." On Fri, Feb 28, 2020 at 2:59 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] OT: Drain the (Palmetto state) swamp

Nor is it limited to SC. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 28, 2020 at 1:59 PM This was enabled by the legislature corruptocrats and their appointed commission/board members who all have made big money off this disaster. Back some years when this disaster got

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

Tim Cook just said (paraphrased) it hysteria over nothing, and apfel will continue on, seeing a great future. What he didn't say, but it is clearly implied, is that his confidence in the future is based on another 4 years of current fiscal policy, not a disruptive change. ___

Re: [MBZ] I'm going to sign up for this

or one, and parts to make it better. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes February 28, 2020 at 12:52 PM Or you could purchase two used Mercedes in good running condition every month. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

There is nothing in a vacuum, but is a vacuum itself something?   or is it nothing? Randy Bennell via Mercedes February 28, 2020 at 11:41 AM Or, sadly, if he has ears, he has little in between them. RB ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

The buying has already started.    Apfel is starting to buy up stock.    Guess whose stock they are using their cash reserves to buy? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opt

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

MiniTrud?    I don't think he has ears. Randy Bennell via Mercedes February 28, 2020 at 11:04 AM Could someone pass along the message to Prime Minister Trudeau? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

I agree, but I also think that maybe this time people will realize they panicked over media hype (nothing) and create a feeding frenzy. Meade Dillon via Mercedes February 28, 2020 at 9:29 AM The typical pattern on the way down is a "W", the first "V" is a false bo

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

I suspect this time it may go UP just as fastat least to 90-95% of the record high.  My guess is around 95%. Meade Dillon via Mercedes February 28, 2020 at 9:17 AM Wow, the Dow Jones is down another 1000 points / 3.9% right now. A few more days of this and I t

Re: [MBZ] Excalibur for DC

Yep, every race o n earth comes over the border illegally.    They are all racist.   Racist wetbacks. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes February 27, 2020 at 10:53 PM Just racist. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

Anything that comes out of the UN (or World health org.) etc. is just another scam to rip off the US taxpayers. I would trust non gummit doctors in the USA, and maybe germany (who has almost no non gummit dictors) and probably suiss.  I don't know if their doctors are gummit or free market.

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

Same solution  "Blow up your TV, throw away your paper, go to the country, build you a home. Plant a little garden, eat a lot of peaches, try and find Jesus on your own" OK Don via Mercedes February 27, 2020 at 5:15 PM You can't blame it all on the media - if peop

Re: [MBZ] OT Stocks are on Sale!

John Deusendorf had the answer: "Blow up your TV, throw away your paper, go to the country, build you a home. Plant a little garden, eat a lot of peaches, try and find Jesus on your own" Rick Knoble via Mercedes February 27, 2020 at 5:10 PM Yup. People are morons

Re: [MBZ] Excalibur for DC

When I saw it in the 60s around brownsville and below, there was hardly a trickle.  You wouldn't even get a wet foot.   All the water was sucked out upstream for people and fields.   You might have to take slightly larger than normal step. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sumitomo bets on cold air to store power

Killjoy!    ;>) But doncha know, Albore has rescinded the laws of physics  (so he can run scams to make money) Scott Ritchey via Mercedes February 26, 2020 at 11:17 PM Second and third laws of thermodynamics say not/ ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sumitomo bets on cold air to store power

sics and common sense without government funding." Herr Mann .. Circa common era On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 8:42 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Excalibur for DC

http://www.excaliburclassics.com/90exlimo3_19.html Great for scooting around the traffic jams of DC/Mary land in comfort. (provided you can find a chauffeur who is not a wetback.) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sumitomo bets on cold air to store power

Good thinking!  Send your proposal to all the remaining candidates to see which ones bite!  You can bet none of 'em has a clue about thermodynamics, so they are likely to go for it wholeheartedly! Some of the "pencil dust"  (quote from bahama tom) could blow our way to save more old MBs. Clay v

Re: [MBZ] Opium Dreams

there was a similar kit car, but the Excalibur was factory built in Milwaukee.    Big chevrolet v8s.   Some with big cams, some built to normal spec. fmiser via Mercedes February 26, 2020 at 5:24 PM I know "Excalibur" to be a kit car. Fancy fiberglass body on

Re: [MBZ] Opium Dreams

Excalibur cars were built in Milwaukee by Brooks Stevens.  They were modeled on the Mercedes Benz SS and SSK, thus the Mercedes reference.   Engine/drive train was Detriot big iron.  Think fiberglass kit car, but enlarged and factory built. http://www.excaliburclassics.com After Mr. Stevens c

Re: [MBZ] OT Stock Market

One of the best things i've come across for making a building energy efficient is a thin layer of insulating foam sprayed on, then added fiberglass or stabilized cellulose in the remaining space.  Seals out bugs, generally mice, drafts, etc and also makes a vapor barrier.  Also good sprayed on

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sumitomo bets on cold air to store power

Promoting great alarm when it causes the "next ice age" But how does it get supercooled without major energy input? Meade Dillon via Mercedes February 26, 2020 at 11:06 AM Oops, mis-read your question. I think the warming happens when the liquefied air is exposed t

Re: [MBZ] Testing generator armature

yes, that too.  That much I know. These old generators are bringing $100 to $150 now, so I want to get them working and sold.   I tried selling them as cores a couple years ago for $25 but got no takers.   Cores now are going for $50. Rick Knoble via Mercedes F

Re: [MBZ] Testing generator armature

No,   Never heard of it, so I doubt I have one. But I did just remember the old trick that you can hook a generator up to a battery and it becomes a motor.   That would be a good test. Surely the youboobs or yesterdaystactor will have the how to for that.    Thanks Randy and Jim.  Randy's refe

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240d Manual 4 speed $2k, doesn't look too bad

the nylon regulator slides crumble and then the window falls down. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes February 25, 2020 at 10:04 PM *All windows work!!* Why wouldn't they - they're crank windows. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

[MBZ] Testing generator armature

I have 2 heavy Delco generators I need to fix up and sell.   THe youboob gurus show 3 multimeter tests for the armature. 1.  Each commutator segment to shaft (short to ground) 2. each commutator segment to the adjoining one.  (Consistent resistance, not 0 or infinity) 3. Commutator segments oppo

Re: [MBZ] OT Stock Market

I know a guy who built a basement with them.  Last I heard he was quite pleased.    I'd like to build a whole house with them but it won't happen.   It makes a gawdawful expensive system, but once it is there, it is greatunless you want another door or window etc. Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Oil Thread!

which M1 now?   There must be at somewhere between 3 and 5 in that weight range.    Life was simpler when M1 was real synthetic and you only had to pick the weight range. Dwight Giles via Mercedes February 24, 2020 at 7:27 PM That is what i use in my 2005 E320.

Re: [MBZ] OT Stock Market

Naaa,  he's moving to the Bahamas to be with Bahama tom (harkin.   Former senator from the bahamas) Randy Bennell via Mercedes February 24, 2020 at 4:05 PM How much did YOU buy? Are you moving to Tahiti? RB ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] OT, Alternate Fusion Technology

only if someone can figger out how to turn them into a continuous income stream for the utility companies. Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes February 24, 2020 at 1:06 PM Looks like someone has figured out a tech to produce electricity directly from a fusion reaction w

Re: [MBZ] Someone needs this OM906LA Diesel Engine

Frightshaker? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 24, 2020 at 11:04 AM https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/186694572598129/ 2003 Mercedes Benz OM906LA Diesel Engine, 3MBXH6.37DJ Atlanta, GA· 9 minutes ago

Re: [MBZ] El Mercado de Wal All

  Please don't ever buy fram for your MB.   Hengst, Mann, Knecht, or one of those branded as MB.   In a pinch, I trust Wix.   They may have improved, but last I knew fram was not much better than a window screen.   Your oil pump already has a screen in it, so you don't need one in place of an o

Re: [MBZ] OT using UK appliance in US

The UK plugs are huge, ugly and awkward.   In the late 60s, the plugs I saw in England were all 2 prong.   I don't think the grounded outlet was added until the 70s in the UK.  Fred probably has better info.  In the late 60s, there was not much building going on in the UK.   It may have been re

Re: [MBZ] Old Green 240D $2k

Seller omission:   "Photos were taken when I bought the car for $300 at the estate sale.   It was before I decided to take the head off and decided i have no clue how to put it together."   "Your loss is my gain!" Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes February 23, 2020

Re: [MBZ] Vintage million mile Mercedes - $3500 (Old village)

160K miles, but remember the engine will run a million miles without an oil change! Clay via Mercedes February 23, 2020 at 5:55 PM I did not see the mileage badge indicating at least 1m km. Must be chicanery involved clay __

Re: [MBZ] OT using UK appliance in US

The original post also said 1500 watts.   I suspect the "3 hp" is a sears roebuck and co rating.   Way more then "optimistic"   More like fraudulent.  1hp = 33,000 ft lb/min. Curt Raymond via Mercedes February 23, 2020 at 3:42 PM 3hp = 2200+ watts. Too much for a

[MBZ] O2 sensor diagnostic (No electronics needed)

If you didn't get the email from FCP: https://blog.fcpeuro.com/faulty-oxygen-sensor-symptoms-diagnosis? This test needs only a voltmeter and a propane torch.   It also explains a lot.   BEST info on 02 sensor I've ever seen! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1966 MERCEDES BENZ 200D FENTIL BODY ($11,000)

I think it means the seller is a fentinol mule or peddler. Dwight Giles via Mercedes February 23, 2020 at 2:45 PM FENTIL- is that code for Heckflosse? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list a

Re: [MBZ] Vintage million mile Mercedes - $3500 (Old village)

I won't pay that much for one withseries GPS, but maybe a FBgroup fool would. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 23, 2020 at 10:33 AM https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-vintage-million-mile/7080470747.html ___

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320 (M104) No-Start

Waytago!   Well if the pressure is not high enough to pop the inj spring, it would not start.  A leak will lower the pressure.  Air in the system IS compressible also. I think those things run at pressures in the range of Diesel injection. (mechanical) Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Radio works Larry's 300D

on't remember moving them so I think they are for the 87 sedan. Craig via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> February 22, 2020 at 11:38 PM On Sat, 22 Feb 2020 19:20:56 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes What is the source of the aftermarke

Re: [MBZ] Take this bitches!

I figured if I ever needed one, that unless I got very lucky, I'd have to cut the vents in a regular fender or some such workaround. Izzat from MB? Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes February 22, 2020 at 7:44 PM Yes. Right front fender rusted to oblivion.

[MBZ] Radio works Larry's 300D

Thanks Dan, Your clue about waiting out the radio was right.   about 4 this afternoon, the Wait finally disappeared.  It took the code, and now is working.   I believe it was about 26 hours with the ign. on for the "wait" to time out.  Other than the NLA antenna seal, Larry's car is ready to

Re: [MBZ] OT using UK appliance in US

Maybe Floyd can check out the motor.   If it is a universal motor, then he is home free.   I was not willing to assume it was.   He should probably still check out the plug with an ohmmeter to see if both prongs are isolated from the case. If indeed it was made for +230 and common, they may hav

Re: [MBZ] OT using UK appliance in US

True, but floyd's original post said it was rated 220-240v 50-60 cycle.   so the isolation transformer should do the trick without breaking the bank. G Mann via Mercedes February 22, 2020 at 2:18 PM Major issue not being addressed in this thread.. USA 220v is 60

Re: [MBZ] OT using UK appliance in US

ohmmeter is yor friend on appliance.  jim might be able to answer other part if you know the motor design. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes February 22, 2020 at 1:50 PM Well that is what I am wondering.  I could wire a 220V socket off his dryer outlet but I am wonderin

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

then there are things like driveshafts, shifters, shifter linkages, new pedal set, hydraulics, speedo drive, etc. Max Dillon via Mercedes February 21, 2020 at 10:27 PM Look for a manual trans from an SL or SLK, that era will bolt up to OM60X. Six speed too.

[MBZ] walmert closeout search

What was that site that you could search for  closeouts at wallyland?   I think Mitch found it first.   Looking for  Tasco 3-7x20.   Local store has 2 at $18 each, but that is still regular price. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

Well, I still think a 240D is ideal.   Forgiving, and not enough power to get into high speed or drag race trouble.   240D 4 speed.  Unless you can find a OM615 or OM621 powered MB.   #1 son learned in the 240D auto then transitioned to 200D 4 speed. Jim Cathey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Quiet day on the list

I spent all summer every year for many years on a Farmall A cultivating tomatoes.  You sit about the same level as the clutch and brake petals.  You shift gears with your left hand.  I called it my British sports car.  I was 9 to probably 15.   It was built in Feb 1942 without anything electric

[MBZ] Ed Ebel

Does anyone have a good email address for Ed Ebel?    I have a becker that just says "WAIT" in place of letting me put in the code.    I'm thinking that it thinks a cassette was just put in, or was just ejected.   No cassette is in it.    The address at harmonbecker bounces. __

Re: [MBZ] Whip It! Whip It Good!

If anyone knows how to sniff out drugs and related impairing stuff, it SHOULD be Iowa City (and Madison) cops.   Dunno if it is still current, but IC used to have the most Ph.D.s waiting tables and working as retail clerks etc. per capita in the world.  (PhuDs in such marketable skills as women

Re: [MBZ] Two socialites drown after their Mercedes rolls off the front of a ferry on its way to Miami's exclusive Fisher Island

yes, But that would have defeated the purpose.  The VW would not have eliminated the evidence like his lincoln did. M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes February 19, 2020 at 4:01 PM On Wed, Feb 19, 2020 at 1:08 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < [image: image.png] __

Re: [MBZ] OT regular Flu makes Kung Flu look like piker

Ol walter said the news is whatever he wants it to be.   Arrogant old SOB. Rick Knoble via Mercedes February 20, 2020 at 7:02 PM I would respectfully disagree. Walter Cronkite was a respected journalist in the time frame you list. He was also a one world governm

Re: [MBZ] OT regular Flu makes Kung Flu look like piker

they have much of the world believing the climate hoax, even though it has been proven to be a hoax.   Same for the russia hoax.    that is why it is cBS, nbcBS, abcBS, BScnnBS etc. not to forget pBS G Mann via Mercedes February 20, 2020 at 3:42 PM If you shovel

Re: [MBZ] virus

the service crews are all from turd world countries, therefore often not used to washing.   Of those folks, I'd tend to trust the Filipinos most to wash. Curt Raymond via Mercedes February 20, 2020 at 8:47 AM Considering the large number of cruise ships running a

Re: [MBZ] This is cheap

That'd make a great replacement for the dead rustbucket SDL.    Wish it was closer. nothing good and cheap ever shows up around here.  these fools want $1500 for junk without an engine or with no/dead transmission.    It would make a good work truck. Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon

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