[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes

2022-04-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 2:11 PM Subject: 1987 Mercedes To: Frederick Moir https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/leverett-1987-mercedes/7473624999.html Sent from Mail for

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 123 parts

2022-04-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not, etc. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 7:35 PM Subject: Mercedes 123 parts To: Frederick Moir https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/jericho-mercedes-123-parts/7468560081.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] OT: Today's quote

2022-04-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Beware of strong drink. It makes you shoot at tax collectors, and miss. R.A.H. On Fri, Apr 8, 2022 at 12:50 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy" > > --Benjamin Franklin > > On Fri, Apr 8, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] More tires

2022-03-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alles. My late 300td '87 had new Kumhos and they only lasted 20K miles. No casing failures just wore too quickly. YMMV Fred. On Mon, Mar 21, 2022 at 8:15 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seriously guys! Stop putting trash tires on these cars! > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Porsche?

2022-03-18 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dimitri. I have had 2 porsches. A 912 and a 911 both 1968. 912 new and 911 1 year old. First wife wrecked the 912. I drove like an absolute idiot and the cars forgave my errors whilst giving me a glimpse of what a rush it was to drive. That said, I have worked on many-a Porsche and they rust and

Re: [MBZ] Corn based ethanol

2022-03-12 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
OK Don. Y'know, when I read about using corn for fuel, I laughed my ass off! And would bet that the Iowa corn farmers did too! Another lobbyist victory. Fred the sceptic. On Sat, Mar 12, 2022 at 8:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > As we already knew, it's a stupid idea, probably driven by big

Re: [MBZ] runs and drives motor is knocking 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D, $1, 000

2022-02-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Plugged injector? On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 10:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We bought this pile for $200 our lost is you're gains > > Backwoods used auto parts > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483917346513106 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

2022-02-07 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
mething like that? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 6, 2022, at 10:33 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Alles. > > Tom (my wife's ex and a good guy) had many leftover airmiles and sent me > a > > ticket so that w

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ

2022-02-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alles. Tom (my wife's ex and a good guy) had many leftover airmiles and sent me a ticket so that we could attend RustyQ 2004. That was where we met a diverse bunch of MB fanatics. Some of whom were surprised to find that MA has a few republicans. There was craft beer in abundance and great food

Re: [MBZ] Chinee grill and new seat 1986 Mercedes 300E - $2, 500 (Jefferson)

2022-02-04 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
2.53 million miles, Wow! On Fri, Feb 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/jefferson-1986-mercedes-300e/7441121240.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] Needs a new engine, sadly. 1982 Mercedes Benz 240D - $2, 750 (Myrtle)

2022-02-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Also a bent hood. Fred. On Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 9:29 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > As it happens, I have a complete engine, with transmission, sitting in a > crate, as removed from a wreck, with 126,000 miles. From the fan to the > transmission tailshaft. > FOB, Phoenix, AZ ... Dock to dock

Re: [MBZ] Johnson Space Center

2022-01-29 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
You are not wrong. Fred. On Sat, Jan 29, 2022 at 9:10 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Went to Johnson Space Center today. Last time I was there was back in the > last 80’s possible very early 90’s. This was before the current visitors > center and before the big

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-28 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
We are right on the coast in LYNN and the main snow-blower decided to punt. There is a smaller one if all else fails. Of course they both ran flawlessly last week! Someone up there is laughing at me. Fred o' Lynn On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 1:14 PM Frederick Moir wrote: > > > On Fri, Jan 28, 2022

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

2022-01-28 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 12:56 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ohthehumanity. > > On Fri, Jan 28, 2022 at 12:54 PM Dwight Giles > wrote: > > > yup that is what they are saying. maybe 2' here in southern RI > > > > On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, 10:43 AM Andrew

[MBZ] Fwd: iCarsoft MERCEDES BENZ i980 Professional Diagnostic Scanner

2022-01-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sat, Jan 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM Subject: iCarsoft MERCEDES BENZ i980 Professional Diagnostic Scanner To: Frederick Moir https://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/d/old-lyme-icarsoft-mercedes-benz-i980/7425698547.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Air in inline filter?

2022-01-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
The two hoses that connect the tank to the body leak air and sometimes fuel. Ask me how I know? Fred. On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 1:46 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I never noticed air bubbles bit had to change inline filter when I > experienced power loss. I carried

[MBZ] Fwd: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES

2022-01-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not my cup of tea. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:12 PM Subject: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES To: Frederick Moir Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - *From:* Frederick Moir *To:*

Re: [MBZ] OT 1.6 diesel with 4 speed manual. 1981 Volkswagen dasher

2022-01-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
I had two just like that in turd brown. Great little wagon, until the rear suspension was coming apart. If, correction, IF you look at one of these, look under the rear seat for holes at the seams. That said, it gave mid to upper 30's on the highway at a foot-to-the-floor 75. Gave one to a friend

[MBZ] Fwd: @@@@ MERCEDES TURBO DIESLE@@@@

2022-01-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Nit mine. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, Jan 6, 2022 at 9:52 AM Subject: MERCEDES TURBO DIESLE To: Frederick Moir https://providence.craigslist.org/pts/d/ashaway-mercedes-turbo-diesle/7429202458.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 4MATIC Wagon 4D,$17,000

2022-01-05 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Watch out for those purple mushrooms. Fred On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 2:01 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Better get there fast, this one is going to have a lot of potential buyers > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/886680095363629 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

2022-01-02 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
gt; >>> Oh geez, good luck with that! > > > >>> > > > >>> Curt > > > >>> > > > >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > > >>> < > > > >> > > > > > > https

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

2022-01-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
It is green! -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 1:32 PM Subject: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126 To: Frederick Moir , Frederick Moir < fred4s...@gmail.com>

[MBZ] Fwd: Alfa Romeo Convertible

2021-12-31 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alfa Romeo anyone? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Dec 31, 2021 at 4:05 PM Subject: Alfa Romeo Convertible To: Frederick Moir https://providence.craigslist.org/cto/d/cranston-alfa-romeo-convertible/7425161420.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] I've loved Judy Dent, but she has to go. $750 OBO. Excellent Parts Car '99 E-320 BEST OFFER - $750 (Carrboro)

2021-12-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Bolts for alloy wheels holding on a steel wheel and it locked up? You don't say! On Wed, Dec 22, 2021 at 9:21 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bad: > -salvage title > -damaged back driver side bumper > -back driver tire locked, will not spin can answer more about

Re: [MBZ] I purchased it as a graduation gift for my son he does not like it. Asking 5000.00 or Best offer for a 2002 S430 Benz

2021-12-17 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child. King Lear. On Fri, Dec 17, 2021 at 10:27 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > the ungrateful son should be the one selling it, I'd think? > > No. Suddenly, and without warning, he doesn't actually own

Re: [MBZ] I suspect this is a turd but hard to tell from the kwality photos

2021-12-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
They spelled the name of the town incorrectly. Should have an O instead of an A On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 5:23 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > dose not run > > extra 0 in price > > --FT > > On 12/13/21 5:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP

2021-12-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
work. > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr.. > > > Wickford RI > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 4:31 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > >> --

[MBZ] Fwd: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP

2021-12-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 3:36 PM Subject: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP To: Frederick Moir https://hartford.craigslist.org/pts/d/windsor-locks-several-cars-to-go-asap/7419503268.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] MBZ takes out converter thief

2021-12-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
In the olden times, if you caught a thief in town, you called the watch, or sheriff. In the countryside the three esses prevailed, Shoot, shovel, silence. Of course we are more law-bound today. A slap on the wrist, and a government hand-out to buy more Twinkies. Progress of a sort, I guess.

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes Benz C300: Code P0410 - Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction

2021-12-10 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
FWIW. Most European cars of that era have secondary air pumps. The concertina pipes that connect the air pump to the EGR system turn into Rice Krispies after about 10 years. Leaky tubes will set an alarm. YMMV. Fred On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 7:36 PM Robert Koziak via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD needs RR brake caliper

2021-12-07 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
201 420 03 83 64 201 420 02 83 64 These numbers from Autohausaz fit 1985 300TDT, 1987 190Dt, 1987 300TDT rear calipers, all cars that I have owned and done brake jobs on. There may be others too. I let my EPC subscription lapse when it was updated and unresponsive. Fred. On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD needs RR brake caliper

2021-12-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Also W124. They may be more prevalent than only W123? What think 'E? Fred On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 1:40 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Check the screenshot. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: December 6, 2021 11:10 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD needs RR brake caliper

2021-12-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
The numbers start with 201 that is for 190E or D. Maybe some extra searching would help? Fred On Mon, Dec 6, 2021 at 11:20 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You appear to be SOL. Rebuild kit is the best I could find. > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Would you look at that

2021-10-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
We can all say that we knew him when he was a maker of lantern repair videos. Congratulations! On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 8:38 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yup, I got paid for it too. In retrospect I made about $5/hr. The actual > writing only took maybe 2 hours

Re: [MBZ] 1960 Mercedes-Benz 190SL - $89, 000 (*1960* *Mercedes-Benz* *190SL*)

2021-10-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
This one is especially rare with a V8 and 4 Wheel drive. Or not. On Thu, Oct 21, 2021 at 10:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These things were never particularly desirable until recently, prices > have gone up a lot. This one is in nice spec, probably color

Re: [MBZ] OT: Totaling your car in Mass.

2021-10-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Are Rhode Island grandchildren called Tater Tots? With apologies. Ours are 37, 17 15 and 9 On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 5:39 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I live in RI but I commuted to Boston for 16 years. > > On Wed, Oct 20, 2021, 1:57 PM Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Pontons

2021-10-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Rhetorical question. What other warts have been hidden? On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 1:12 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Core leaks? > > On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 12:06 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Why is the heater disconnected? &

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Pontons

2021-10-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Why is the heater disconnected? On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 12:44 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > >  > > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/cashion-1959-mercedes-190d-w121-diesel/7392239508.html > > > > > > Bob Rentfro > >

Re: [MBZ] Bargain Basement E55 AMG - Bring Cash

2021-09-23 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Or you'll end up penniless. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 6:56 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not a penny less > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Sep 23, 2021, at 6:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  >

[MBZ] High pressure brake fittings

2021-09-20 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dimitri, et al. https://www.mcmaster.com/high-pressure-pipe-fittings/extreme-pressure-yor-lok-fittings-for-stainless-steel-tubing-8/ https://www.mcmaster.com/high-pressure-pipe-fittings/compression-fittings-for-steel-tubing-8/ -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred

[MBZ] Fwd: 2006 Dodge Sprinter

2021-09-10 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not etc. Fred -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, Sep 10, 2021 at 6:38 PM Subject: 2006 Dodge Sprinter To: Frederick Moir https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/d/salem-2006-dodge-sprinter/7374167932.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Seeking 1976 300D accelerator linkage

2021-08-27 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Could the lever be drilled and a nut secured ball be used. I have one somewhere, if it helps Fred On Fri, Aug 27, 2021 at 3:21 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Could you use small heim joints and make your own replacement linkage? > > > > On 27/08/2021 1:49 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes 300CD

2021-08-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
roll. Maybe a subspecialty. I would buy > them > > all > > > if I could but one is enough now. I am still toying with finding > another > > > 240D stick. > > > See you at the Q in 2 weeks. > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr > > > 1982 3

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 300CD turbodiesel

2021-08-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 2:43 AM Subject: Mercedes 300CD turbodiesel To: Frederick Moir https://maine.craigslist.org/pts/d/brooklin-mercedes-300cd-turbodiesel/7368283845.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC

2021-08-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 2:41 AM Subject: 1984 Mercedes 500SEC To: Frederick Moir https://providence.craigslist.org/pts/d/pawtucket-1984-mercedes-500sec/7369805991.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes 300CD

2021-08-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 2:30 AM Subject: 1978 Mercedes 300CD To: Frederick Moir https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-clarendon-1978-mercedes-300cd/7368279857.html Sent from Mail

[MBZ] Fwd: 1984 Mercedes 300CD 2 door coupe

2021-08-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 2:26 AM Subject: 1984 Mercedes 300CD 2 door coupe To: Frederick Moir https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/holyoke-1984-mercedes-300cd-door-coupe/7368778867.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Toyota disgusts me.

2021-08-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alexander the Great could not conquer them. He paid for passage through their country. His general had to fight his way through with heavy losses. Ain't history great? Fred. On Sat, Aug 21, 2021 at 5:24 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Don't forget the British! >

[MBZ] 300SDL

2021-08-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/pts/d/orange-mercedes-300sdl/7363552532.html -- 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] HF Pittsburgh torque wrenches, any good?

2021-07-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
FWIW, about 4 years ago there was an article on HF torque wrenches and they did very well. How long they last is unknown. YMMV Fred On Sat, Jul 24, 2021 at 2:14 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a 1/2" beam-type torque wrench. I like the simplicity of it but

Re: [MBZ] FedEx

2021-07-16 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
USPS for the last mile? On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 3:40 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Finally arrived. Package has a USPS shipping label, USPS tracking barcode, > and USPS postage paid. Yet it was delivered and tracked via FedEx? > > > On Thu, Jul 15, 2021, at 5:09

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-29 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
he fuel tank (that was harder to fix). But in > that > case, the loss of power was basically constant until I stopped the car. > > -Original Message----- > From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Frederick Moir via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 10:03 PM > To: Mercedes Discussio

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-29 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
indeed have an over > boost condition, and your Pistons will MELT. Need to get a boost gauge to > test that theory. > > Last, the over boost solenoid is faulty, and shutting off signal to ALDA > when it shouldn't. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Jun 29, 2021 4:39

[MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-29 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
The gremlin has been exposed! The car would run well up up about 3200 rpm, then start to behave as if the fuel was being switched off and on rhythmically. It was! The boost sensor in the intake has (sort of) failed. When we picked up the car in Fla. it had this subtle minor surge, especially

Re: [MBZ] 75 240D

2021-06-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
t’s > not > >> too ratty and fairly complete > >> > >> --FT > >> Sent from iPhone > >> > >> > On Jun 24, 2021, at 2:00 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > > >>

[MBZ] 75 240D

2021-06-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/d/worcester-1975-mercedes-benz-240d-240/7340308956.html -- 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

Re: [MBZ] /rant/ Facebook Sellers

2021-06-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
"Most men are of no more use in their lives but as machines for turning food into excrement." - Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci On Sat, Jun 19, 2021 at 4:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yes > > On 6/19/21 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > WTF is

Re: [MBZ] Brain damage

2021-06-17 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
>From drinkin' too much corn likkah! On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 2:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/847887612815004/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] 240D

2021-06-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/bow-1981-mercedes/7336204156.html -- 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:

[MBZ] 300CD

2021-06-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/holyoke-1984-mercedes-300cd-door-coupe/7336551940.html -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Sprintah

2021-06-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://maine.craigslist.org/pts/d/brooks-2005-dodge-sprinter-3500-van-cab/7328434617.html -- 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

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
As far as I can figure, the UFO has 3 interdependent functions. The boost signal from the manifold goes to the ALDA. At the ALDA the boost signal is teed off to power the UFO. The two other functions are, via another vacuum whatsit (Black), it modulates the EGR. Lastly, the vacuum supply is varied

[MBZ] Kahrz

2021-06-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/pts/d/athol-1987-mercedes/7335238391.html -- 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:

[MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-11 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Q. Is the blue flying saucer available? Replaced the one on the car with my only spare (used) to restore boost. New from MBZ has to be expensive. Any ideas? Fred. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] My Friends Last Ride

2021-06-09 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
I'm a peasant. So, freshly washed garbage truck for me, bin extra. "Light the blue touch-paper and retire immediately." Wording on Firecrackers/Bangers in UK. Fred. p.s. I will not care if I am dead. Funerals are for the living. On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 8:47 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday was...

2021-06-09 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alles. When I was 19 and a new driver, my mum gave me this:- Here lays the body of Theodore Hay He died maintaining his right-of-way He was right, quite right as he sped along But he's just as dead as if he were wrong. Lesson learned. On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 7:14 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

[MBZ] 190E Cosworth Pahtz

2021-06-09 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/pts/d/wallingford-190e-16v-cosworth-parts/7325714599.html -- 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

[MBZ] Wagon

2021-06-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://vermont.craigslist.org/pts/d/northfield-falls-2004-mercedes-e320/773205.html -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Loud knock.

2021-06-07 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
des@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you are talking about this ML I just bought it has no oil pressure > gauge, or even a sensor as far as i know. > > On 6/6/2021 10:46 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > > Just a thought, a rod knock that loud would cause minimal oil pressure. > I

[MBZ] Loud knock.

2021-06-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Just a thought, a rod knock that loud would cause minimal oil pressure. Is the oil gauge showing normal pressure? -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

2021-06-06 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Plugged injector? They can be very loud. On Sun, Jun 6, 2021 at 10:59 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So against my better judgement I bought this 2009 ML320 Bluetec today > for $1k. Guy who owned it said he had the oil changed about 2 years ago > (truck has

[MBZ] 300CD

2021-05-26 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://capecod.craigslist.org/cto/d/manomet-1983-mercedes-300-coupe/7325827094.html -- 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:

[MBZ] Fwd: Fw: Mercedes diesel

2021-05-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Sh*t! -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Mon, May 24, 2021 at 11:41 PM Subject: Fw: Mercedes diesel To: Frederick Moir Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - *From:* craigslist 7319911413 <

[MBZ] Needs TLC?

2021-05-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 190Dt

2021-05-23 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
on you, good luck. More details by phone or in person. YMMV Fred. On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 5:10 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Will it make it back to Okie acres? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 23, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Frederick Moir v

[MBZ] 1987 190Dt

2021-05-23 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Does anyone need a new project? I have a 1987 190Dt that I will sell to any of the listers, who wants another headache, for the princely sum of $1.00. The body is good, the engine runs so-so and the transmission shifts well. There are many new parts to repair the engine included. Any 201/124 parts

Re: [MBZ] OT make a ratrod or vintage RV out of. 1947 Ford bus/rv, $1, 950

2021-05-17 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Burning Man! Fred. On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 4:21 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Happiness Hotel ... > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 2:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Yeah, that's the

[MBZ] Not mine.

2021-05-12 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Mercedes diesel https://vermont.craigslist.org/cto/d/middleboro-mercedes-diesel/7319911413.html -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Fwd: Snap-on MotorVac Transmission Flushing Machine Transtech 2

2021-05-01 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Date: Sat, May 1, 2021 at 7:28 PM Subject: Snap-on MotorVac Transmission Flushing Machine Transtech 2 To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- Snap-on MotorVac Transmission Flushing Machine Transtech

Re: [MBZ] OkieBoy's Birthday!

2021-04-24 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
And many more! Fred On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 11:30 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Happy Birthday, Kaleb!!! > > -D > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] suddenly the engine locked at idle without any noises 1990 Mercedes 300D Turbodiesel - $1, 200 (Salisbury NC)

2021-04-21 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Head Gasket? Hydro-lock? Fred On Wed, Apr 21, 2021 at 3:11 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Doesn't "engine locked at idle without any noises" sound like it might > be repairable? > > Randy > > > > On 21/04/2021 8:56 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes wrote: > > I

[MBZ] Fwd: Porsche 2.5l non turbo engine

2021-04-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Anyone into pain and suffering? Fred. -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Mon, Apr 19, 2021 at 6:02 PM Subject: Porsche 2.5l non turbo engine To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- Porsche 2.5l non turbo engine

[MBZ] Cats

2021-04-19 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://nwct.craigslist.org/pts/d/new-milford-top-dollar-paid-catalytic/7309221629.html -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Hearse?

2021-04-10 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Allan. Maybe his phone or camera died? Fred On Sat, Apr 10, 2021 at 2:31 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > One photo, that looks like it was scanned from a newspaper and then > sepia-toned? A pretty low-effort ad. > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 300TurD wire, where does it connect

2021-04-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Rack position sensor? Fred. On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 2:29 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Blinker fluid sensor? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Apr 8, 2021, 2:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > There’s this

Re: [MBZ] A year ago this would've been $12k -- 1987 Mercedes Benz 560 SL - $22, 900 (Fleming Island)

2021-04-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Underwater? Fred On Thu, Apr 8, 2021 at 10:22 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/doctors-inlet-1987-mercedes-benz-560-sl/7303469945.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Pressurized hydraulic filter

2021-04-04 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Curt. Maybe some useful info? https://www.greentractortalk.com/threads/jd-400-hydraulic-issues.38970/ Fred On Sun, Apr 4, 2021 at 6:37 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So you guys might remember I've been looking for a backhoe. Locally I've > found an old John Deere

Re: [MBZ] OT another base for an RV

2021-03-28 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
$2500 down payment? Fred. On Sun, Mar 28, 2021 at 6:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > cheap too but I'm guessing the price is not right > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/186377679717792 > > -- > --FT > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] runs a lot better than a stock one and smokes more than most diesel trucks 1985 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $5, 000

2021-03-26 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Only education or death will cure the pollution between his ears. Fred. On Fri, Mar 26, 2021 at 4:29 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He ought to be ticketed and required to correct the issues before he is > permitted to drive it on the road again. > I am not much

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 500

2021-03-23 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Maybe he is looking for an Orca to love? Fred On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 12:21 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Completely hideous. > Quick, let's start a "Go Fund Me" page to buy it and drive it to a giant > crusher, Then put the video on a pay per view. > > On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 9:12 AM Meade

Re: [MBZ] Nice 2001 Mercedes E-320 wagon,$3,250

2021-03-18 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
I've had 2 that color, Boring. On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 2:33 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Better than silver or white, IMO. > > Allan > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > > > I don't know what they call that color, but it's really common and I have > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 2001 Mercedes E-320 wagon,$3,250

2021-03-18 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Smoke Silver, Boring. On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 1:56 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't know what they call that color, but it's really common and I have > come to dislike it intensely. > > On Thu, Mar 18, 2021, 11:39 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] Fwd: 1986 Mercedes V8

2021-03-05 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
It's Green! -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 6:23 PM Subject: 1986 Mercedes V8 To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- 1986 Mercedes V8

Re: [MBZ] On the Subject of Early MB Slushbox Shifters...

2021-03-05 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
My old Mk8 jaguar (RHD in UK) was PNDLR, just to add confusion. The trans was sourced from the US. Fred. On Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 9:59 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is a manual, you realize. > > As for the PRNDL arrangement on the slushboxes, I have no idea, but

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes

2021-03-02 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Ran when parked, really? -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:24 AM Subject: Mercedes To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 15 vs 8 hole wheels on w124

2021-02-28 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dimitri. I have a few 124 wheels that you may have. Most are typical used rims, all are useful. Fred. On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 3:25 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is the transaction based on actual value of bartered goods or on money > exchanged ($0)? > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Sprinter breaks itself

2021-02-26 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Rick. Maybe rust has formed between rotor and stator? Disassemble and clean. Worked for me, on an Honda. Fred. On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 4:53 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Trade it in for a rebuilt alternator and be done with it --- > > On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 2:17 PM Rick Hawkins Java

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday!

2021-02-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
It's Coot-hood for me. Fred On Sat, Feb 13, 2021 at 10:54 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If 60 is geezerdom, I’m already there. > > Mrs. Dan often complains about being “old”. I don’t get this, as I don’t > consider myself old. I can still do just about anything I

Re: [MBZ] A Ponton

2021-02-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dashwood? Sense and sensibility? Fred. On Mon, Feb 8, 2021 at 2:18 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wonder about the dash wood. > > On Mon, Feb 8, 2021 at 11:21 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Yeah, something tells me that’s

[MBZ] Fwd: iCarsoft Multi-system Scanner i980 for Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter/Smart

2021-02-07 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
? -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Sun, Feb 7, 2021 at 2:32 PM Subject: iCarsoft Multi-system Scanner i980 for Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter/Smart To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- iCarsoft Multi-system Scanner i980 for

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