Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover metal Tube ?

2010-11-18 Thread Gerry Archer
If the filter was made in Asia, that might be the source of the debris. I once bought oil filters made in India and found that if you bumped them on a table, small pieces of debris would fall out. I called the seller who checked his stock and found the same thing, so I returned the filters.

Re: [MBZ] Anyone know where to find one of these?

2010-11-20 Thread Gerry Archer
I had part interest in a Model T in the late 1940s. 3 or 4 of us went in together and bought it for $25. The cloth top was long gone and the seats were bad, but it would do an honest 25 mph wide open. The engine was worn and pumped a lot of vapor out that came up in the front seat area if

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing replacement

2010-11-24 Thread Gerry Archer
Dimitri Seretakis wrote: I'm trying to replace the front wheel bearing on my 71 280SL and I'm having a hard time driving out the smaller race (the one closer to the lock nut). I tried with a brass punch but the harder metal of the race chewed it up. I then tried a pin punch for driving out

Re: [MBZ] Crashing in the snow...

2010-11-24 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhZCyQ3emQg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsJLVub50Aw ___ Here's another interesting snow video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P9G7xkJmU8NR=1 ___

Re: [MBZ] ain't our old MBs great

2010-12-09 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: glenn brown g_010...@hotmail.com Forwarded from a friend: How to Lock Your Car and Why I locked my car. As I walked away I heard my car door unlock. I went back and locked my car again three times. Each time, as soon as I started to walk away, I would

[MBZ] OT: From AV Web

2010-12-12 Thread Gerry Archer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTM8rcA7c04 NEW ZEALANDER UFO ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: From AV Web

2010-12-12 Thread Gerry Archer
On 12/12/2010 2:38 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTM8rcA7c04 NEW ZEALANDER UFO ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] more 140 ignorance and hate

2010-12-19 Thread Gerry Archer
I've been off and on the list since it was based in Canada, Walt. Dr. Booth (mhsrip) was the critisizer in chief and his legacy has been a custom of blunt criticism when someone was judged to be wrong. Dr. Booth was seldom wrong, but those who follow his custom sometimes are, and then the

Re: [MBZ] more 140 ignorance and hate

2010-12-19 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: I've been off and on the list since it was based in Canada, Walt. Dr. Booth (mhsrip) was the critisizer in chief and his legacy has been a custom of blunt criticism when someone

Re: [MBZ] more 140 ignorance and hate

2010-12-19 Thread Gerry Archer
any flaming. If it does continue, proper steps will be taken. Now, lets get back to our normal discussions. Gerry Archer wrote: I've been off and on the list since it was based in Canada, Walt. Dr. Booth (mhsrip) was the critisizer in chief and his legacy has been a custom of blunt criticism

Re: [MBZ] Sil-Glyde

2010-12-20 Thread Gerry Archer
Received an MBZ email from E M (Ed) that was followed by a series of characters and numbers. When I tried to open it, a field popped up saying: To display language characters correctly you need to install the following language pack. On the next line it said Chinese simplified. The line

[MBZ] Trojan?....was: Syl-glide

2010-12-21 Thread Gerry Archer
any further distribution of it, or trouble to the list. Anyone who receives it, bin it! Ed 300E On 20 December 2010 18:59, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Received an MBZ email from E M (Ed) that was followed by a series of characters and numbers. When I tried to open it, a field

Re: [MBZ] Trojan?....was: Syl-glide

2010-12-21 Thread Gerry Archer
No there was the original, and Ed's reply questioning it. I've already deleted both so I can't tell you who it was from. Allan Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: Since the only Chinese email received by the list had your name as the sender to the list, I'm wondering if yours or someone elses computer

Re: [MBZ] Trojan?....was: Syl-glide

2010-12-22 Thread Gerry Archer
Spam program might have done the same for me. Gerry --- From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com Gmail stuck the original in the spam bucket for me - which I emptied. On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:11 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Hmmm. I didn't receive

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSA connections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-23 Thread Gerry Archer
By G wagons do you mean SUVs such as the GL320tdi? Heard anything good or bad about these cars as far as repair expenses? Thanks, Gerry -- From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Most of the 4WD vehicles I see off road, other than farm pickups in a field, are

Re: [MBZ] 4.5 Value AND Question for Jaime and others w. MBUSAconnections - or - How to get NLA parts demand onto the MB radar

2010-12-23 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net G-wagon is not a GL320. Check out this link for more info: http://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/outside/10656/Models/Model_chart_2009_1.htm G-wagon refers to the 463 chassis series, GL is on second page, 164chassis series.

[MBZ] Merry Christmas

2010-12-24 Thread Gerry Archer
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all you Mercedes aficionados, and special good wishes to those who have helped me keep my Mercedes and computers running well this past year. May you and yours be blessed with a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Gerry

[MBZ] Snapon worklight=cord reel

2010-12-27 Thread Gerry Archer
Got a Snapon worklight and cord reel #922670 from Costco for Xmas. Snapon seems to be letting Costco sell Chinese made stuff under its name. Worklight and reel both seem to be very good quality ($40). Only defect was cord-to-worklight catch that doesn't want to release when you try to

[MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-28 Thread Gerry Archer
Malwarebytes found PUM.Hijack.Sta.. and removed it. Not much info on Google about it. Here's one comment: It's a Potentially Unwanted Modification. Emphasis on potentially unwanted. That means a setting that *may* have been changed by malware - or something you may have knowingly changed

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-28 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks, Allan; will download and install. Gerry Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: which is a good free antivirus program? For Windows, I use Microsoft Security Essentials these days. It's free, and its from Microsoft, which is not necessarily

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-28 Thread Gerry Archer
time you run it. I deal with 5 to 10 computers most weeks removing Malware. I've seen all the Popular Free and Paid AV's miss stuff that Malwarebytes sniffs out and get rid of. Russ W. _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Archer Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-28 Thread Gerry Archer
it. I deal with 5 to 10 computers most weeks removing Malware. I've seen all the Popular Free and Paid AV's miss stuff that Malwarebytes sniffs out and get rid of. Russ W. _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Archer Sent: Tuesday

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-29 Thread Gerry Archer
, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: which is a good free antivirus program? For Windows, I use Microsoft Security Essentials these days. It's free, and its from Microsoft, which is not necessarily a plus but they do probably know Windows internals better than anyone else. Allan

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-29 Thread Gerry Archer
- From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: That's good to know that the IT guys are using it. It's worked flawlessly for me for a number of years, and MS Security Essentials is mainly a firewall according

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-29 Thread Gerry Archer
Finally figured out that AVG will uninstall it but only if you check two boxes that allows them to leave their link on the desktop which accesses a page that allows you to download their program; at least that's all I know about. Windows Security Essentials loaded and began operating with no

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-29 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: All suggestions about getting these AVG remnants and the 15 minute pop-ups off the commuter will be appreciated. Try crap cleaner, aka CCleaner. http://www.piriform.com/ I've used it, but not for this specifically, so no guarantees, but it's

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-29 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry Archer wrote: ___ Tried it but still see AVG buttons on the C-menu and the Taskbar. right_click remove from this list? Mitch. ___ Been doing that Mitch but either nothing happens or the AVG buttons provide a list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Viruses, Trojans

2010-12-29 Thread Gerry Archer
Button. Disable any reference to AVG. That should do the trick. Russ W. Gerry Archer wrote: Tried it but still see AVG buttons on the C-menu and the Taskbar. right_click remove from this list? Mitch. ___ Been doing that Mitch but either nothing happens

Re: [MBZ] Brake master cylinder tank cleaning

2010-12-30 Thread Gerry Archer
Have you tried water based parts/engine cleaner? Maybe fill it up and let it set all night? If that doesn't work you might try a strong solution of Chlorox bleach. Gerry -- From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com When I redid my brakes and clutch, I used the master cylinder tank

[MBZ] OT: AVG Antivirus bad?

2010-12-31 Thread Gerry Archer
If anyone has had viruses/malware get past AVGfree antivirus recently, this may be the reason: http://free.avg.com/us-en/news.ndi-226253 It was not long after this announcement that AVGfree shortened the length of time it spent on its daily search, and recently a trojan got through AVGfree on

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2010-12-31 Thread Gerry Archer
On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:24:21 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I will never have one on anything I own. They seem to run fine on dry roads, but now that winter is here, they show themselves to be inadequate. I'd rather not

[MBZ] Super B

2011-01-02 Thread Gerry Archer
http://www.wheels24.co.za/News/General_News/Junior-Merc-anics-build-a-sporty-B-20101231 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Reverse discrimination takes a gender-specific turn

2011-01-02 Thread Gerry Archer
WASHINGTON - I'm watching a TV commercial on YouTube. Three men from Johannesburg, South Africa, are in a car. The driver declares himself the King of Reverse, and boasts that he could drive to Cape Town, entirely in R. A $50 wager is made, and they set off. Head over his shoulder, the King

Re: [MBZ] 190D starter

2011-01-11 Thread Gerry Archer
Is there a switch on the neutral shift position or the clutch that has to be engaged in order to send current to the starter solenoid? Gerry From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net You might be lucky and only have a dead solenoid or loose wire --

Re: [MBZ] wire laundry baskets?

2011-01-11 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu On the subject of laundry, I'm getting tired of the plastic laundry baskets that crack and fall apart in a few months. I looked on Amazon for wire laundry baskets but could not find any. Anyone know of a source for

[MBZ] Australian floods

2011-01-12 Thread Gerry Archer
http://tinyurl.com/NOT-a-good-day-mate Can you spot a floating Mercedes? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] fines for use of cell phone without hands free device??

2011-01-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Having lived for 65 years in what may be the most corrupt state in the U.S.; (Since 2000 Florida had the most, [729], federal corruption convictions of any state with second place New York far behind with only 633); we Floridians don't necessarily obey onerous laws to the letter. We find ways

Re: [MBZ] Calm Was: fines for use of cell phone without hands freedevice??

2011-01-13 Thread Gerry Archer
A number of years ago global cooling was popular. Our effluents were supposed to block out the sun and turn the world into a big ice cube. Beginning to look like the coolers were right and the warmers were wrong. Gerry From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com Actually, I think it is the calm

[MBZ] Fw: I THINK YOU ARE DOING THAT WRONG

2011-01-17 Thread Gerry Archer
Who needs a pickup truck?

Re: [MBZ] Snook Car? Was Re: Gas or Diesel

2011-01-27 Thread Gerry Archer
\ On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 8:49 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: But, NOW the wife wants a new car. She says she wants an SUV not a car, unless it's a Chrysler 300. Donald H. Snook 1995 E320 101K 2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer150K - Daughter has a

Re: [MBZ] Starting your diesel

2011-01-28 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks. Father could never make me understand how an injector worked. He worked on the Southern RR for 30 years without an accident. Year after retirement, as a passenger, he was in a major head-on crash with another train while going to see his brother as a passenger. I have a picture

[MBZ] Bad bug on MS Internet Explorer

2011-01-31 Thread Gerry Archer
Microsoft has found a very bad virus that affects Internet Explorer. If you are not on automatic downloads from Microsoft, it would be good to go to Windows Update and download the temporary patch that will protect until a permanent fix is available. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12325139

[MBZ] OT: Starting engines in cold weather

2011-02-02 Thread Gerry Archer
In Southern Indiana during WW-2 a neighbor bought a model A Ford that wouldn't start in cold weather. For a while he used the Model T Ford starting method of taking out the spark plugs and pouring ether in them. He finally got tired of that and rigged up a piece of old fire hose from the

Re: [MBZ] Gripper screwdriver

2011-02-03 Thread Gerry Archer
On Behalf Of WILTON Many years ago (maybe 50), I had a common screwdriver (shaft about 6 inches, or so) with a screw gripper spring on it that could help keep from losing a screw into the abyss like that beneath the monovalve on my 91 350SDL. Spring on opposing sides of the shaft had tips

Re: [MBZ] OT: Starting engines in cold weather

2011-02-03 Thread Gerry Archer
On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 11:26 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 2 Feb 2011 07:35:14 -0500 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: In Southern Indiana during WW-2 a neighbor bought a model A Ford that wouldn't start in cold weather Interesting story. Thanks for sharing

Re: [MBZ] OT: Starting engines in cold weather

2011-02-03 Thread Gerry Archer
clamped in a window? Less hole cutting! Walt On Feb 3, 2011 7:12 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: ROFL! The only hairdryers 65 years ago were big contraptions the ladies stuck their heads in, were very expensive, and could only be found in beauty shops. Gerry

Re: [MBZ] OT: Starting engines in cold weather

2011-02-03 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry Archer wrote: In Southern Indiana during WW-2 a neighbor bought a model A Ford that wouldn't start in cold weather Interesting story. Thanks for sharing it, Gerry. Craig ___ Glad you liked it, Craig. Life in small towns was still reminiscent

[MBZ] The Church Organ

2011-02-03 Thread Gerry Archer
A parishoner who died had left a modest bequest to the little church I attended as a teenager during WW-2. The church spent the money on an ancient church organ which looked something like a large edition of a modern home organ and sounded much grander than the old piano. It had a row of

[MBZ] The Church Organ

2011-02-04 Thread Gerry Archer
Classic! I've got a smile on my face after that one. Walt I liked it. So much visual in the telling. Thanks. mao Another interesting story. Thanks, Gerry. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Ford Escape Hybrid

2011-02-04 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Donald Snook Anyone know anything about the Ford Escape Hybrids? --- Son bought a Ford Fusion Hybrid and he's very happy with it; good handling and good ride. He drove from Nashville to Orlando at speeds of 75-80 mph and got 37 mpg. He's a

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines

2011-02-05 Thread Gerry Archer
On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 12:44 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I would not splice a brake line. Not trying to be a smartypants, but what do they make compression fittings for, then? I am no expert but I thought splicing a brake line was a pretty normal and uncontroversial thing

Re: [MBZ] The Church Organ

2011-02-05 Thread Gerry Archer
Probably some kind of flowers in the spring and summer, and at funerals and weddings year-round. Gerry --- Were there tulips on it? --R On 2/3/2011 8:04 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: A parishoner who died had left a modest bequest to the little church I

[MBZ] 313 mpg car

2011-02-06 Thread Gerry Archer
Volkswagen's amazing 300mpg-plus XL1 two-seater diesel/electric hybrid is a supercar where mpg matters more than mph. - Imagine a different sort of supercar; small, lightweight, with the titchiest, most parsimonious engine. Not fast, but packing the

Re: [MBZ] '95 E300 with OM606 - how long to reach operating temp?

2011-02-07 Thread Gerry Archer
Does it have an auxiliary pump like a 123? Gerry From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com I know the OM603 is slower to warm up than the iron head Diesels. It is because the engine is more thermally efficient. It might make sense that the 606 takes a

Re: [MBZ] 84 300D crazy heat

2011-02-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Oops - forgot one other thing on your car - the foam tube between the in-car sensor in the dash and the (?) located under the dash. Hopefully someone who's BTDT repair can chime in to let us know how to find and replace this tube. When the foam tube disintegrates, crazy behavior results. I've

Re: [MBZ] Adoption was Re: New Snook Car!

2011-02-10 Thread Gerry Archer
I assume you checked on the possibility of harvesting, impregnating, and then implanting ova? Not always available locally, but usually available in larger cities. There is also the possibility of surrogates hosting the ovum/sperm of the wife and husband or ova from other women and sperm from

Re: [MBZ] Adoption was Re: New Snook Car!

2011-02-10 Thread Gerry Archer
...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 10, 2011, at 10:07, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I assume you checked on the possibility of harvesting, impregnating, and then implanting ova? Not always available locally, but usually available in larger cities

Re: [MBZ] Which?

2011-02-12 Thread Gerry Archer
About the best list of foreign and domestic stations I've found for someone to start with is in the lower left hand corner of: http://www.drudgereport.com/ Some stations that people interested in world news read frequently are missing such as: www.aljazeera.com or http://aljazeera.com , but

Re: [MBZ] Which?

2011-02-12 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry Archer wrote: Drudgereport.com is conservative but they list liberal websites as well. Actually, no, it is not conservative. Craig I was being polite. (g) Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Volkswagen rejects recall over US engine problem

2011-02-14 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: ned kleinhenz ned.kleinh...@gmail.com Making a mistake at the fuel pump is way too easy. I almost did it once in the 25 years I have been driving diesels. Luckily caught myself in the nick of time. Co-workers have made that mistake in Europe when they did

Re: [MBZ] Volkswagen rejects recall over US engine problem

2011-02-15 Thread Gerry Archer
FWIW: Wikipedia has a lot to say about the VW tdi engines: FUEL Snip..In fuel efficiency, and clean emissions when run on biodiesel, or when converted vegetable oil (which should NOT be used on the later PD engines without prior conversion, since irreparable damage will result)...snip.

Re: [MBZ] ***NO MB***OT*** Intl Money xfer

2011-02-18 Thread Gerry Archer
A bank that I have a Mastercard account with: http://www.tnbonline.com/ recommends www.xoom.com for sending money worldwide up to $2999.00 Their charge is $4.99 for France and Spain. Xoom.com claims: Cash pickup at thousands of locations. Direct deposit into a bank account. Cash delivery to

[MBZ] Air Cleaner fixes '83 300D...was: A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-22 Thread Gerry Archer
The support extending to the rear on my '83 300D broke and I fixed it with an accurately drilled piece of one eighth by one inch steel bar matching two bolts in the manifold and the rubber mount bolt in the air cleaner. If the support extending to the side breaks, I'll fix it with the same size

[MBZ] New Zealand member

2011-02-23 Thread Gerry Archer
Is anyone in touch with the member in New Zealand? Does he live in Christchurch? Is he OK? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Zealand member

2011-02-23 Thread Gerry Archer
liquefaction is turning the roads from passable to impassable from day to day. The Kiwi spirit of resilience lives on. Gerry Archer wrote: Is anyone in touch with the member in New Zealand? Does he live in Christchurch? Is he OK? Gerry ___ http

Re: [MBZ] The star goes on last

2011-02-24 Thread Gerry Archer
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com 'Amazes me how relaxed and un-hurried everybody is. Wilton On Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:16:22 -0500 Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: The automation in that plant gives me a raging brainer, such beauty, such perfection! It's a symphony of motion control

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D

2011-02-25 Thread Gerry Archer
My '83 300D gets combined road and city 27 mpg. Indy says it has a very good engine, so that might account for the mpg. On the interstate several years ago it also got around 27-28 mpg at 65 mph. Gerry PS: Peter, do you or anyone know of a good cleaning fluid for the pc boards in the HVAC

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D

2011-02-25 Thread Gerry Archer
Truck stops used to carry bottles of absolute isopropyl alcohol. I'll check next time in Wildwood. I have several cans of Deoxit Dp5. Is all Deoxit essentially the same? Their website lists several kinds. Thanks, Gerry -- 75% or higher

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D

2011-02-25 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks, Dan. I'll check at Home Depot. Gerry From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com You can by electronic cleaner by companies like CRC at places like Lowes and Home Despot. The best stuff used to be Freon based, but it's all been taken off the market Dan

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D

2011-02-25 Thread Gerry Archer
know of a good cleaning fluid for the pc boards in the HVAC on these cars? For cleaning before resoldering? I use paint stripper. Perhaps you're talking about a different purpose? -- Jim Cleaning before resoldering. Do you use paste or

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 1983 300D

2011-02-26 Thread Gerry Archer
Do you use paste or solvent type paint stripper? It's a big gallon can labeled methylene-chloride-free, and pours like syrup. Causes the conformal coating to bubble up quite nicely, and you have to be _very_ careful to keep it entirely off the component side! I wash it off in the sink with a

[MBZ] OT: Now you've screwed everything up

2011-03-02 Thread Gerry Archer
___ Tower: Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o'clock, 6 miles! Delta 351: Give us another hint! We have digital watches! ___ Tower: TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 Degrees. TWA 2341:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now you've screwed everything up

2011-03-02 Thread Gerry Archer
to aircraft stuffover and out Gerry Archer wrote: ___ Tower: Delta 351, you have traffic at 10 o'clock, 6 miles! Delta 351: Give us another hint! We have digital watches! ___ Tower: TWA 2341

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 28

2011-03-08 Thread Gerry Archer
Where did you get the new tranny for the 85? In which area do you live? Thanks, Gerry -- From: B Dike bdi...@yahoo.com CARFAX gave conflicting answers. Need another source... Have a 82 300CD and an 85 300CD. Both run but not like new. The 82 could make road

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 28

2011-03-08 Thread Gerry Archer
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Hey Gerry, I may have an 85 transmission for you for a 1985 300TD (I just need the engine). Hi Andrew, I don't currently need a transmission. I was interested in B.Dikes if it was an MB factory rebuilt. I might need one some day. Thanks, Gerry

[MBZ] Steering gear shaft leak on '83 300D....was: Test

2011-03-09 Thread Gerry Archer
Noticed a very small leak from the steering gear on my '83 300D yesterday. Fluid level still on the mark. Someone mentioned putting an MB on a lift and and replacing the shaft seal but I don't remember which model/year. Does anyone know if the shaft seal can be replaced without removing the

Re: [MBZ] Steering gear shaft leak on '83 300D....was: Test

2011-03-10 Thread Gerry Archer
of steering arm is marked. If not, mark it. Remove sterring arm with puller. Remove internal Circlip. Drill small hole (1/8) in to seal and screw in wood screw for pulling seal. Use a 1 PVC pipe coupling to drive new seal home. Reassemble. On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 9:32 PM, Gerry Archer arche

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

2011-03-11 Thread Gerry Archer
Did you check with Anthonys on Route 50? He's semi-retired last I heard and might have one in the back he'd part with. Isn't there a U-Pull-it in the Tampa area that specializes in foreign cars? If you can't find one elsewhere, Potomac German Auto might have one for a price. They have a

Re: [MBZ] How much pressure and flow?

2011-03-13 Thread Gerry Archer
On 3/12/2011 9:53 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Anybody know what a 240D power steering pump is capable of? It should be stamped on the ID tag on the side of the pump. The (soon to be replaced) pump on the 140 is rated at 125 bar. Tom ___ From Peachparts:

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 28...Selling/Rebuilding 300CDs

2011-03-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks. Where are you located? Gerry -- From: B Dike bdi...@yahoo.com The tranny came out of another 300D and was installed by Benz Friendz...shifts great...hate to send it to the crusher... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: FW: Update on Japan Situation

2011-03-14 Thread Gerry Archer
Retired navy guy who was in the sub service had this to say about the current discussions on the Japan Situation. Anyone agree? Disagree? Gerry ... The word meltdown is being tossed around too carelessly If the heat in the

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT Car Purchasing Tips

2011-03-17 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT Car Purchasing Tips Take cash, and unless it's a Gullwing, know there's always another one out there, probably

Re: [MBZ] OT - Lightsquared

2011-03-22 Thread Gerry Archer
http://www.w54.biz/showthread.php?1222-New-Wireless-Tech-Jams-GPS or punch light squared and aviation into Google for more links. Gerry --- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Easy to jam, the signals are extremely weak. I think

Re: [MBZ] A Father's Letter

2011-03-24 Thread Gerry Archer
I bought the same stands, either from Sears or Walmarts last year. After using them a couple of times and an incident of one slipping, I decided that the stands were not safe. I then bought four pin type stands from Autozone which are safe unless a metal part of the stand breaks since there

Re: [MBZ] A Father's Letter

2011-03-24 Thread Gerry Archer
On Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:59 -0400, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I bought the same stands, either from Sears or Walmarts last year. After using them a couple of times and an incident of one slipping, I decided that the stands were not safe. I then bought four pin type stands from

[MBZ] OT: Scientific Conversion Factors

2011-03-25 Thread Gerry Archer
1. Ratio of an igloo's circumference to its diameter = Eskimo Pi 2. 2000 pounds of Chinese Soup = Won ton 3. 1 millionth of a mouthwash = 1 microscope 4. Time between slipping on a peel and smacking the pavement = 1 bananosecond 5. Weight an evangelist carries with God = 1 billigram 6. Time it

Re: [MBZ] Jackstands, reviews [was Re: A Father's Letter]

2011-03-25 Thread Gerry Archer
On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 6:35 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I don't trust the steel pinned stands any more than the cast ratcheting ones, the steel is usually a bit thin and I've seen the pin shearing its way through a tube. I just got a Griot's Garage catalog in the mail with these in it:

[MBZ] Parking permit surcharge to force diesel cars off the roads

2011-03-26 Thread Gerry Archer
Owners of diesel cars face higher charges for annual parking permits in major cities amid growing concern over their effect on air quality. The most expensive parking permits will cost £176 and will apply to cars such as a three-litre diesel Range Rover Councils have begun to raise the cost

[MBZ] MacBook question

2010-10-22 Thread Gerry Archer
MacBook (Leopard) connects the search engine to the ISP fine. After setting up mail so it will connect to the ISP, it refused. When I tried to shut down the computer, it refused to shut down because mail was still active. Tried everything I could think of to shut down computer, but nothing

Re: [MBZ] MacBook question

2010-10-22 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks, Curt. got it. Gerry --- #1. Force quit mail. I forget what the key combination for force quit is, option-command something, I'm sure Google knows. #2. Hold the power button for 30 seconds (feels like forever) which will shut the computer off. Remember this if

[MBZ] MacBook question

2010-10-22 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks to Peter, DH, David, and Fred. Got it turned off. Now to try and get mail connected to the ISP again. Gerry - On Oct 22, 2010, at 9:40 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: MacBook (Leopard) connects the search engine to the ISP fine. After setting

[MBZ] OT: MacBook question

2010-10-23 Thread Gerry Archer
--- From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com Thanks, Curt. got it. --- #1. Force quit mail. I forget what the key combination for force quit is, option-command something, I'm sure Google knows. #2. Hold the power button for 30 seconds (feels like forever) which will shut

[MBZ] Fw: Virtual Air Museum. Photos of EVERY airplane ever built!!!

2010-10-27 Thread Gerry Archer
You will be able pull up every airplane that was built in every country in the world and every aircraft company. Want to check out almost any airplane ever built in the World? Old, new, military, civilian? Browse this site for a few minutes. You will be amazed at what has

[MBZ] A quart too much oil

2010-10-27 Thread Gerry Archer
Accidentally put a quart too much of oil in the '83 300D (must have read the wrong mark on the jug). Will it be OK to drive it like this or should I remove it? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] A quart too much oil

2010-10-27 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks to all, Gerry From: Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net I vote drive it, it will burn off. Pete Arnold WILTON wrote: Remove it. Wilton From: Fmiser Remove it. Phillip arche...@embarqmail.com Accidentally put a quart too much of oil in the '83 300D (must have read the wrong mark on

Re: [MBZ] Great Craigslist ad

2010-10-29 Thread Gerry Archer
Early designs for driving with the wind in your face were the 1920s model cars which had windshields that pivoted at the top and could be swung out from the bottom and locked at different angles. The main problem was insects. A bumblebee hitting you in the eye could do real damage and a swarm

Re: [MBZ] W123 - 240D - Engine heater plug

2010-11-01 Thread Gerry Archer
Wonder if you could snake a piece of tubing down into the drain plug area through one of the ports on the front of the engine and then suck out the remaining water/AF? . I once used a heater that was installed in the bottom radiator hose

Re: [MBZ] OT - Quantas and Airbus A380

2010-11-07 Thread Gerry Archer
AIRCRAFT engineers yesterday warned that danger signs were now emerging from Qantas's decision to outsource maintenance, with a spate of safety incidents since it sent the work overseas. Australian Licenced Aircraft Engineers Association secretary Steve Purvinas said since Qantas sent

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 5spd into my 87 300D

2010-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
, and a (home made) brass spacer instead of a plastic spacer. The springs take up the wear, keeping the gear selectors in the correct positions. The car shifts smoothly now. Gerry Archer '83 240D and 300D - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com I've never been

Re: [MBZ] Swapping a 5spd into my 87 300D

2010-11-11 Thread Gerry Archer
mechanism or repair parts, both without success; so I redesigned the mechanism using two springs, a cross bar, and a (home made) brass spacer instead of a plastic spacer. The springs take up the wear, keeping the gear selectors in the correct positions. The car shifts smoothly now. Gerry Archer '83

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