Re: [MBZ] Butchers: Best splice for high current wires

2015-12-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curly, et al. I have used crimp connector successfully for years. The crimper that I use is a Thomas and Betts staking crimper. This has a small 'tang' in the crimping area that welds the connector and the wire together by pressure. Makes the crimp almost impossible to undo, though I tried it

Re: [MBZ] All It Needs is a "Tun Up".

2015-12-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
And a 6 cyl OM617! From: Mercedes on behalf of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: 05 December 2015 19:12 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: WILTON Subject: Re: [MBZ] All It Needs is a "Tun Up". An '86 123?

Re: [MBZ] 124 Rear LCA

2015-12-04 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curly. Cheap hydraulic press, 12 ton. When I first used it on an AMC rear axle pinion, about 10 years ago, the supplied assembly bolts failed by blowing past my ear, going the width of the garden and hitting my neighbors garage with a loud bang! Replaced the bolts with high quality AMERICAN

Re: [MBZ] 124 Rear LCA

2015-12-04 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curly. Cheap hydraulic press, 12 ton. When I first used it on an AMC rear axle pinion, about 10 years ago, the supplied assembly bolts failed by blowing past my ear, going the width of the garden and hitting my neighbors garage with a loud bang! Replaced the bolts with high quality AMERICAN

Re: [MBZ] San Bernardino

2015-12-04 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Exactly! You all look normal to me. Fred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 04 December 2015 19:43 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] 124 Rear LCA

2015-12-04 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curly. I have used an HFTools (cheap) press to install both inner and outer joints on the rear LCA. On two 190Dt but the W124 is the same. The inner is a metalastic joint and the outer is a semi ball swivel joint, Lubed with a little tallow soap, I use tyre mounting goo, RuGlyde. (sp). YMMV

Re: [MBZ] 124 tachometers

2015-12-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curly. The pickup is viewable from the top but accessed from underneath. Fred From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: 02 December 2015 13:52 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly

Re: [MBZ] OT (Mercedes question)

2015-12-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt. Warm, at this time of year, is a relative measure. I meant that it is warm enough to get the task accomplished without without losing some important parts of my anatomy. Would it get warm enough under the chaincase to ignite said piddle pads? Sorry, dumb question. Is there any way to

[MBZ] OT (Mercedes question)

2015-12-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
FFolks. I going to be replacing the pumpkin for the '87 300TD this weekend and I wanted to ask if there were any caveats? I have the 3 mounts to be replaced, also. The drive joints, center mount and bearing were replaced previously, as was the LHS wheel bearing. The diff. whines a basso

Re: [MBZ] OT (Mercedes question) Diff Change

2015-12-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Craig. Thanks for the reply. I do have the wrench (bit) for the axles. From: Mercedes on behalf of Craig via Mercedes Sent: 02 December 2015 01:03 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 124 tachometers

2015-12-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Yup. The pickup is located drivers side low on the edge of the bell housing. The 2 pin plug/socket on mine is passengers side behind the thin plastic cover near the heaters mono valve. Have fun and an ale or three. Fred. From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 124 tachometers

2015-12-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curly. My '87 TD had an intermittent Tach which then died. It turned out to be the small ground wire(s), under the large main ground wire bolted to the shock mount, were broken off. On my TD the shock mount was coming adrift at the seams, thus fatigued the wires that eventually failed. YMMV.

Re: [MBZ] OT (Mercedes question)

2015-12-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
moon washers) are one-time-use, but you'll probably be safe if you clean the bolts with a wire brush and use lock-tite. Other than that, just dirty, heavy work. Watch out for damaging the SLS hydraulic lines. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 1, 2015 7:20:04 PM EST, F

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-11-30 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Does a Picket count? Plus a TI 83 plus? From: Mercedes on behalf of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: 30 November 2015 15:03 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] Calculators I still

Re: [MBZ] Calculators

2015-11-30 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Pencil. Circular calculators Pickett 1010 ES Trig At Raytheon Friden Wang Univac 1108 (Excedrin headache 1108) After that Dec machines Then IBM PC from Sears. Jeez! I'm almost older than dirt. And somewhere in all that a Bomar Brain and a tubular slip-stick.

[MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 300SD Diessel

2015-11-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
617 anyone? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org Sent: 18 November 2015 21:30 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Mercedes 300SD Diessel fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Could Someone Please..

2015-11-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
I thought LSD plus psilocybin by someone with a Cinderella complex. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: 17 November 2015 22:36 To: Mercedes List Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re:

[MBZ] Fw: COMPLETE 1999 Mercedes Engine E320 V6 cylinder - 140, 000 Original Miles

2015-11-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not mine. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org Sent: 12 November 2015 00:30 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: COMPLETE 1999 Mercedes Engine E320 6 cylinder - 140,000 Original Miles fredy4.s...@yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] 124 blower motor

2015-11-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Kaleb, etal. Moi aussi. My 1987 300TD has same problem. Any info will be much appreciated From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: 08 November 2015 17:22 To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Lubricheck.

2015-11-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Bought one and tried it on 4 cars. 1 Volvo V40. One 190Dt Two '87 300TD The Volvo and TDs showed good readings and the 190Dt was very bad. The Volvo reads 2 on the scale, due for an oil change according to time/mileage. The 300TDs showed very good on a scale of 1-10 read 1. They have been

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a cheap imitation sawzall?

2015-11-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Pedicure? From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: 06 November 2015 14:23 To: Curt Raymond; Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who needs a cheap

Re: [MBZ] Bumster making the US poorer and weaker:

2015-11-04 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Queen Hil? Hitler disarmed the population by requiring that all firearms to be registered. And so history will repeat itself, again! Fred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent:

Re: [MBZ] More on Cellulosic Ethanol

2015-11-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Only an apple with a worm in it is fit to eat. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: 02 November 2015 17:48 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] More

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Way OT: Where does my dryer vent?

2015-10-31 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Byssinosis? Brown lung? Monday cough? >From spinning mills before OSHA. From: Mercedes on behalf of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: 31 October 2015 15:07 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: WILTON Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Politickz

2015-10-30 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
"Once elected, they don't really have to fulfill the promises." This country is a Republic! There is no legal requirement to represent our interest. Doh! From: Mercedes on behalf of Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-10-29 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Wilton. I'm just waiting for Luke so that we can go get my snowblower. My Wagon is in the shop having the SLS fixed. Fred From: Mercedes on behalf of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: 29 October 2015 14:17

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-10-29 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curly. Yah forgot a step, jack up the hubcaps. From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: 29 October 2015 14:53 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] ?

Re: [MBZ] OT - GEORGE TALES-SUPPLY

2015-10-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Ya gotta a da ingenuity! First class fixes! From: Mercedes on behalf of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: 23 October 2015 18:20 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: WILTON Subject: [MBZ] OT - GEORGE TALES-SUPPLY

Re: [MBZ] w124 dash

2015-10-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
1987 300TD Evaporator. In order of succession, oldest to newest. 000 830 30 58 000 830 52 58 000 830 54 58 124 830 06 58 124 830 07 58 From: Mercedes on behalf of Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes Sent: 23

[MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 300D 1976 great deal! Diesel

2015-10-19 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not mine. (dammit!) 3 hours from me. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Frederick Moir Sent: 19 October 2015 23:15 To: Fred Moir Subject: Fw: Mercedes 300D 1976 great deal! Diesel Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 300D 1976 great deal! Diesel

2015-10-19 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
sion List Cc: Dwight Giles Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes 300D 1976 great deal! Diesel You tempt my w115 lust Fred. On Oct 19, 2015 7:18 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not mine. (dammit!) > > 3 hours from me. > &g

Re: [MBZ] Slotted prechamber ring tool et alia

2015-10-19 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. Not yet. Although I thought that you were going to try and re-machine it or throw it away as per my suggestion. When it comes, would you need to use it? Fred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Max Dillon via Mercedes

[MBZ] Slotted prechamber ring tool et alia

2015-10-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
The prechamber tool from Samstag is $56 plus shipping. The part is made in Serbia by 4M company part No. 4M-008 for 15 Euros about $17-18. I have seen the tool and it is shorter and more robust than the Sir Tools one. If shipping was not too much, this would be a considerable savings over

Re: [MBZ] Lubricheck Digital Oil Tester

2015-10-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Magic! From: Mercedes on behalf of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: 19 October 2015 01:50 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lubricheck Digital Oil Tester How does it work? . . .

Re: [MBZ] OT bathtub drain repair options

2015-10-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. Don't you just love that "Made in the USA" quality! Built to last. DIY vs Plumbers expense feels very good too. From: Mercedes on behalf of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 18 October 2015 12:22

Re: [MBZ] Question for Canadians

2015-10-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Irony? Because of environmental schtuff, most of the lead probably comes from china! From: Mercedes on behalf of Rich Thomas via Mercedes Sent: 17 October 2015 00:06 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

[MBZ] Fw: 1994 e320 wagon

2015-10-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
1987 TD engine swap candidate? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org Sent: 08 October 2015 20:58 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1994 e320 wagon fred.s...@verizon.net forwarded you this from craigslist:

[MBZ] Fw: Mercedes Benz 280e

2015-10-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
V8 anyone? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org Sent: 08 October 2015 20:54 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Mercedes Benz 280e fred.s...@verizon.net forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes Benz 280e

2015-10-08 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
sion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel; Fred Moir Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Mercedes Benz 280e Does "needs restoration" imply that it's very shabby but runs and drives? On Thu, Oct 8, 2015 at 5:04 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > V8 anyone? > > >

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-10-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Score! From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: 01 October 2015 16:46 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] ? >BMW? R75/5

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-10-01 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
BMW? From: Mercedes on behalf of Wilton Strickland via Mercedes Sent: 01 October 2015 03:46 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Wilton Strickland Subject: [MBZ] ? ___

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2015-09-30 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Nobody here, just us chickens. Fred From: Mercedes on behalf of WILTON via Mercedes Sent: 30 September 2015 14:31 To: mercedes list Cc: WILTON Subject: [MBZ] Anybody there?

[MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Coupe Seb/c

2015-09-29 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Beautiful dreamer. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org Sent: 29 September 2015 19:12 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1965 Mercedes Coupe Seb/c fred.s...@verizon.net forwarded you this from craigslist:

[MBZ] Fw: 1999 Mercedes 320 Diesel

2015-09-25 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not mine, etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org Sent: 25 September 2015 17:07 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1999 Mercedes 320 Diesel fred.s...@verizon.net forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Small Mystery Solved.

2015-09-24 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Mitch. Yup! That's me. A day late and a dollar short. Fred From: Mercedes on behalf of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: 24 September 2015 14:32 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Small Mystery Solved.

2015-09-24 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
rcedes Discussion List; Fred Moir Cc: Dwight Giles Subject: Re: [MBZ] Small Mystery Solved. Yes that will be the first line of my epitaph,followed by "but he considered it a great adventure". On Sep 24, 2015 10:48 AM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com&g

[MBZ] Small Mystery Solved.

2015-09-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
FFolks. My rusty and not so trusty 124.193 lost it tach signal some time ago. The loose shock tower that was breaking the ground strap also snapped a small brown wire that is part of the tach circuit. Simple repair and now this non driveable car has it's tachometer working: which also enables

Re: [MBZ] Small Mystery Solved.

2015-09-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
ct: Re: [MBZ] Small Mystery Solved. What do you mean by loose shock tower? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2015, at 2:50 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > FFolks. > > My rusty and not so trusty 124.193 lost it tach signal some time ago. > &g

[MBZ] Fw: 2015 ChowdahQ Eight fast approaching

2015-09-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: fred.s...@verizon.net Sent: 18 September 2015 16:54 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Fwd: 2015 ChowdahQ Eight fast approaching --Original Message-- From: "Dwight E Giles

[MBZ] Fw: Mercedes Benz 300CD parts W123

2015-09-15 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. 4 Mercedes Benz (W123) 240D, 300D, 300TD *Parting Out* http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pts/5211533298.html Mercedes Benz 300CD parts W123 http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/pts/5210825075.html ___

[MBZ] My paatz have returned.

2015-09-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Got my Febi, genyuwine made in germany, spheres today.Thelonius Monk must be smiling. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] My paatz have returned.

2015-09-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
gt; Cool. Now to get them on before the Q? I have new headlight doors on both > my 123 & 124- the extent of my pre event tinkering. > On Sep 12, 2015 4:47 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > Got my Febi, genyuwine made i

Re: [MBZ] God's plan for aging

2015-09-12 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Agreed.A true and gentle knight. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Sat, 12 Sep 2015 09:15:02 -0700 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] God's plan for aging > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: g2ma...@gmail.com > > Gentleman > A little recognized category that comes with

[MBZ] Was, wherez my Paatz.

2015-09-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles.Last night I said that these things come in threes. Well #3 was that this morning the olde and rusty '87 300TD was stone dead, no lights, no start, again.Broken ground strap. Wait for it. As I was replacing the ground strap, it came to my attention that the whole cap of the shock tower

Re: [MBZ] Was, wherez my Paatz.

2015-09-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
a by chance working and how much would it cost > shipped down this way? I could also use some tailgate parts... > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Fri, Sep 11, 2015 at 12:03 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Was, wherez my Paatz.

2015-09-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curly.Don't think I'll chance it. If it came loose it would, at least bore a hole in the hood, whilst giving me the choice of new underwear. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 11:33:49 -0500 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was, wherez my Paatz. > From:

Re: [MBZ] God's plan for aging

2015-09-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
I'm becoming an olde coot. 1) Distinguished 2) Duffer 3) Codger 4) Geezer 5) Coot Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 22:25:42 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: [MBZ] God's plan for aging > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: arche...@embarqmail.com > >

Re: [MBZ] Wherz my Paatz?

2015-09-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Mao.What indeed?!The local, Lynn MA, people sorted it out for me. Hooray for the human touch! Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 10:46:22 -0500 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wherz my Paatz? > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: maontin@gmail.com >

Re: [MBZ] Was, wherez my Paatz.

2015-09-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max.The "Coal-scuttle" that holds the upper rubber mount is almost adrift.I had been contemplating a welding spree, now I don't know, as I have my hands full with the green one.Chowdah Q is almost upon us. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:07:58 -0400 > To:

Re: [MBZ] Turn signal/flasher 240D

2015-09-10 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Bob.Missing a ground? Or wrong bulb? YMMV Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:30:16 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Turn signal/flasher 240D > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: rdeaf...@aol.com > > > My left turn signal and flashers (

[MBZ] Wherz my Paatz?

2015-09-10 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
I was expecting my accumulators today or tomorrow. However they made it from Windsor CT. to Springfield MA in only 2 days, and now, instead of bowling merrily down the 'pike to Boston/Lynn, they are off on a scenic ride to Michigan. The Magic Kingdom of USPS has me baffled, confused even.I

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

2015-09-07 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
nz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 'ello? > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: dwight.gi...@gmail.com > > Impressive Fred, nevertheless. Maybe you can recite Shakespeare at the > ChowdahQ. Could be a new feature. > On Sep 6, 2015 11:19 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

2015-09-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Mea Culpa.I read Henry V when I was 17 and my memory ain't what it was.Thank you for the correction. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 16:03:52 -0500 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 'ello? > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: fmi...@gmail.com > > >

[MBZ] 'ello?

2015-09-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
'Ello, 'ello, 'ello? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

2015-09-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
o? > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com > > Ah yep. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - > From: "Fred Moir via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: &qu

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

2015-09-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Wilton, Max.Henry V, at Agincourt, his rev-up-the-troops speech.Once more into the breach, dear friends, once more and fill up the gaps with our english dead. etc.Stamford is a lovely olde town in my birth county of Lincolnshire. Happy daze.Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire was the sight of a great

[MBZ] Baggies?

2015-09-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/64732/Accumulator-Rear-Suspension-Level-Control-03277/ Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Baggies?

2015-09-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
anks. Any experience with these guys? > > On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 1:25 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > http://www.eeuroparts.com/Parts/64732/Accumulator-Rear-Suspension-Level-Contro

Re: [MBZ] OT: Practical solar application

2015-09-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Inrush current. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2015 15:46:18 -0400 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Practical solar application > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: astrasfo...@gmail.com; fmi...@gmail.com > > Thanks - that helps. I wonder why there is

Re: [MBZ] Sudden loss of mystery oil in W123 300TD wagon

2015-08-31 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
My '85 123 TD has black SLS oil, the seals in the engine driven pump have failed.New, from J/Y, pump with new seals will go in next and I hope that the engine oil has not rotted the spheres diaphragms. YMMV Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Mon, 31 Aug 2015 14:11:03 -0400 > To:

Re: [MBZ] was 300TD woes.

2015-08-28 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Andrew.The words German-made is the kicker. Many of the lesser german branded stuff is made by little old ladies in the orient, knitted out of Mao's old socks no doubt. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:12:19 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] was

[MBZ] was 300TD woes.

2015-08-27 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
The '87 TD is shifting properly again.Changed the trans oil and filter with the correct Mann filter, (use anything else and you die).The filter coming out was Meyle, origin unknown, and the oil was mostly red with some minor particulates..While under there taking off the trans pan, I noticed

Re: [MBZ] was 300TD woes.

2015-08-27 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max. BTDT. No T-Shirt though. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:06:34 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] was 300TD woes. From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: dillonm...@gmail.com Seat gremlins: Change ALL the Fuses? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] was 300TD woes.

2015-08-27 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Mr Wilton, Sir.Thank you. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2015 20:31:33 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] was 300TD woes. From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com ATTABOY! Wilton

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com CC: astrasfo...@gmail.com; fredh.s...@hotmail.com How big of a notch? What sort of tool required? Degree of difficulty? On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew.The lamps shown are both clear (yuk!) and orange, both

[MBZ] OT Snow blowers

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles.I'm in the market for a new snowblower and a tracked, steerable one seem to be what I need.Last winter whilst I struggled to use the olde Ariens that I have had, lo these many years, I discovered that my old muscles ain't what they used to be.Recommendations? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: astrasfo...@gmail.com; fredh.s...@hotmail.com Thanks, Fred. It has to be ORANGE to match the RH side lens... WHy are they tallking about filing a notch to accommodate the bulbs?? On Wed, Aug 26, 2015 at 1:39 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Andrew.Search by number?Left :-was 000 820 07 21 now 000 820 88 21Right :- was 000 820 08 21 now 000 820 89 21Autohausaz has them $19.51. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2015 12:07:06 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bits was Re: ADMIN

2015-08-26 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
26, 2015 at 3:51 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew.To cover the fact that I don't know any thing about the need to notch the housing for a bulb (?) , I made a feeble joke. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred

Re: [MBZ] Old news...

2015-08-25 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dwight.It was in poor taste, definitely lacking in grace. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:48:00 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old news... From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: dwight.gi...@gmail.com Mr Moderator, I want to ask you other

Re: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey

2015-08-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Jaime.Don't mean to nit-pick, 16 digit VIN? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 07:35:40 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 300CD for sale in... New Jersey From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: jaime...@gmail.com I put my 300CD on CL last night. I'll be

Re: [MBZ] 4 Mercedes Benz (W123) 240D, 300D, 300TD *Parting Out*

2015-08-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not Mine. etc. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:41:19 + From: fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: Fw: 4 Mercedes Benz (W123) 240D, 300D, 300TD *Parting Out* Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-08-19 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Up and awake and sipping my tea.Slept late, awoke refreshed and now contemplating a lazy day. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:32:51 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] ? From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com Yep, electronic

Re: [MBZ] 300TD 1987 woes.

2015-08-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
think Curly has experience with filters clogging up and collapsing and causing all manner of misbehavior? I think Mann is the recommended filter, if you don't buy at the dealer? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Aug 18, 2015 at 3:47 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 300TD 1987 woes.

2015-08-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Nah! Tyres iz 4 Cahrs Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2015 17:02:20 -0500 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300TD 1987 woes. From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: 126die...@gmail.com TyerszI still revert to limey spelling from time to time.You can take London

[MBZ] 300TD 1987 woes.

2015-08-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles.Well, there I was going to the shore for a week,, 92 deg and an open road what could be better?At 65 mph in second gear and 5k revs? That can't be good. Sh*t, now what?Exit at next ramp in Avon and came to rest at Dunkin Donuts, not too shabby, except that the temp guage crept up to 120

Re: [MBZ] 300TD 1987 woes.

2015-08-18 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com CC: 126die...@gmail.com There's your problem, you didn't check your TIRES --R On 8/18/15 4:14 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: tyre pressures Rich, I thought in your country, it is tars Up in Fred's paht of the counthy, I think it is Tiahs. Is that right

Re: [MBZ] The Battle of Palmdale

2015-08-16 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Jindivik anyone? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 13:44:08 -0500 To: mi...@mitchellhaley.com; mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Battle of Palmdale From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: maontin@gmail.com Mitch wrote: On August 16, 1956 Air Force

Re: [MBZ] Finally, something I would like to have in an electric car

2015-08-09 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Computer control is probably critical to flight stability, read Osprey, and it would be beyond the average drivers/fliers ability to control, sans said computer control.I'm still waiting for the Jetson's flying car, though this seems to be a great idea and hopefully successful.Licences will be

Re: [MBZ] This is bad

2015-08-06 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max.Will your wife roll her eyes and say nothing? Then at some later date let you know, subtly, that she was not fooled? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Thu, 6 Aug 2015 13:16:37 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] This is bad From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC:

Re: [MBZ] Winmutt - R U here?

2015-08-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max.If no reply form Winmutt, I have both kinds of pre-chamber lock ring removal tool, slot and spline. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 10:39:57 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Winmutt - R U here? From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: dillonm...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-08-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Jim, et al.That was a non-coms polite smart-ass reply to an ossifers over-stating the obvious. Sir!With all due respect to your rank and commission, Sir!The military and I did not rub along too well. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 08:50:10 -0700 To:

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-08-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Wilton.I'd pay good money to read such a book! Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 14:54:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] ? From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com And I understood very well while taking no offense whatever. ;)

[MBZ] FW: 1971 Mercedes SL 350 Parts Car

2015-08-05 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Not Mine, etc. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. From: ro...@craigslist.org To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1971 Mercedes SL 350 Parts Car Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 23:23:52 + fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist: 1971 Mercedes SL 350 Parts Car

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-08-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Alles.I'm in for my morning tea at 10:40 hrs. So far the car has new center bearing and mount, new flex joints and a re-positioned rear muffler hanger.I have been burning daylight at a good rate, Sir! Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 09:14:33 -0500 To:

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-08-03 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
XYZ? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 3 Aug 2015 09:59:07 -0400 Subject: [MBZ] ? From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 55 MPG!

2015-07-28 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Must be the low restriction air intake. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2015 08:12:39 -0500 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 55 MPG! From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: rickkno...@hotmail.com http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/5139293555.html Rick Sent

[MBZ] Monovalve insert.

2015-07-25 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
W123 (and BMW etc.) Monovalve insert, called a magnet in the EPC.000 835 06 44FCP Euro $20 probably UroAutohausaz ~ $15.12 probably UroMBZ $206.40 genuine? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics

2015-07-23 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
+1 Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:07:16 -0400 Subject: [MBZ] OT - UNC-CH integrity ethics From: mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: wilt...@nc.rr.com Re. the unsavory crap (sham, paper, classes) going on for nearly 20 years at UNC-CH to

Re: [MBZ] No start.

2015-07-22 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Max.Thanks for the info. I had not looked closely at the body mounts, but I will now.I need to move Bent out of here, to be someone else's white elephant. A radiator, a radiator, my kingdom for a radiator, not. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:14:29 -0400 To:

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