Re: [MBZ] 280E, AT, won't shift into third

2007-08-17 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks John, that would do it. Are most of the kickdown switches inside, under the pedal? Harry On 8/16/07, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps the kickdown switch under the gas pedal is stuck? On 8/16/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A guy looking to buy one of my

Re: [MBZ] 124 screw/clip terminals/FUSE panel

2007-08-17 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Wilton, this one gets a gold star in my gmail account. Thanks for sharing. Harry On 8/17/07, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I suspected, electric screw terminals in my 87 300D are, indeed, mounted on underside of the FUSE panel/holder under left rear corner of the

[MBZ] tick, tick, tick, very fast under the hood?

2007-08-18 Thread Harry Watkins
1986 300 SDL. Its coming from right behind the IP. I think its to do with the cruise control but moving the lever doesn't change anything. Anyone had this happen? Any clues? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Was Virtual Pillory: Come jeer at the idiot!, now handguns the law

2007-08-18 Thread Harry Watkins
In Jackson, MS, a 78 year old man fought and killed an intruder in his house. A TV reporter asked him how it felt to fight someone 1/3 of his age. He said he wasn't any younger than them bullits. After all, its them fast little things that come out the front of the gun that hurts the most.

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tick, tick, tick, very fast under the hood?

2007-08-18 Thread Harry Watkins
on the '85 and later. Rob (avoiding the gun and penis thread) '85 MB 300D '80 BMW R100RT Costa Mesa, CA -- Message: 5 Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:54:43 -0500 From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] tick, tick, tick, very fast under

Re: [MBZ] [ SPAM ] Re: tick, tick, tick, very fast under the hood?

2007-08-19 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Marshall, I'll unplug it and hope it resets itself. Harry On 8/18/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: Rob (welcome to the list) is trying to rob my thread (grin). My tick, tick is under the hood, not under the dash. It starts when the key is turned

[MBZ] OT Gorilla lug wrench

2007-08-21 Thread Harry Watkins
I just received two of what they call Gorilla Power Wrench for $35.81 delivered. They come with two sockets, each with two sizes; 17, 19 (3/4), 21 (13/16), and 23 MM (7/8). Appears to be pretty stout. It telescopes from about 13 to 18 and comes with a snap bag for storage. I tried it out and

Re: [MBZ] Belching moose add to global warming

2007-08-22 Thread Harry Watkins
where did he bite her? In the arm, or was it in New York? I forgot, but I seem to remember that the moose claimed she bit him. Harry On 8/22/07, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... a moose once bit my sister Dan (who also enjoys llamas) --- R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fuses

2007-08-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Rusty. On 8/23/07, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Where is a good source to buy these ceramic fuses a'la card. all i find is Kits ([EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED]). If I need 3ea 25A fuses I have tu buy 3 kits. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wheaton Van Lines

2007-08-24 Thread Harry Watkins
On 8/24/07, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One thing I did find interesting is that some people gave them tips... some also cooked on the BBQ for them as well. Has anyone noticed if this helps any? Tips and cooking would normally come after the fact, so it would only help if you use

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300SDL headleak

2007-09-02 Thread Harry Watkins
Welcome to the list William. What kind of pressure test did the mechanic do? How much antifreeze does the top off take and how often (miles? days?) Harry On 9/1/07, William Tisdal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Forum, I have a 1986 300SDL with 161,000 miles. I am experiencing some

Re: [MBZ] cracked head any thoughts?

2007-09-02 Thread Harry Watkins
For replacement head shopping, check with our two sponsors, one for used parts and one for new stuff. Both have links at the bottom of each post. Kaleb and Rusty will lead you in the right direction. Rusty's number is 1-800-741-5252, don't know Kalebs. There are head numbers to be sure of and

Re: [MBZ] input solicited

2008-02-10 Thread Harry Watkins
With my slow dial up, I doubt I'll ever see all of it. I did get one shot of Tom and Two of Rusty before the phone rang. Thanks Harry On Feb 9, 2008 9:39 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's cool! Familiarity and good feelings. Brian On Feb 8, 2008 1:54 PM, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] Aerial view test

2008-02-16 Thread Harry Watkins
12 correct for me. Harry On Feb 16, 2008 10:32 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got an 80. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] [OT) Football -- words

2008-02-21 Thread Harry Watkins
BrianI wrote: I take comfort in this notion as I see us almost invariably being the butt of every joke and ridiculous depiction in commercials and television and film. You know - the bumbling, child-like husband being chastised by the wife, or the stupid white guy who is generally backwards and

Re: [MBZ] OT: The eco debate

2008-02-22 Thread Harry Watkins
Two things I've read lately on this subject, I did say read, not study. First, some brains in the UK said global cold will kill more folks than global warm. Shortage of food will become much more important than shortage of oil. Harry On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 5:25 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: CF lamps - was The eco debate

2008-02-25 Thread Harry Watkins
I have ordered some white LED home bulbs to try. From what I read and hear, this is what we will all end up using. Some break throughs have occured lately and hopefully will soon make it to the market. Harry On Mon, Feb 25, 2008 at 10:26 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: cf has let me

Re: [MBZ] Our Political System

2008-02-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Well put Tom. Harry 2008/2/26 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Our system of government is a Republic, not a Democracy. The Democratic Party started to push the term Democracy in the 30s to lend more credibility to the party name and it has stuck ever since. A more correct set of names for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Shop lights

2008-02-26 Thread Harry Watkins
My plan for shop/garage/basement lighting is incandescent bulbs throughout, with a pull chain on each one. Wattage will vary depending on why the light is needed in particular areas. I expect to replace them with LED white lights some time in the future when the next upgrades hits the market. I

Re: [MBZ] Did a rear end collision kill a 240D motor?

2008-02-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Check the exhaust for kinks. The first trailer I ever pulled had my 1950 Buick held below 40 MPH with a 1200 mile trip in front of me. I was thinking that pulling a small trailer sucks. When I stopped for the night, I noticed the tail pipe at a different angle. It was kinked so I tore the end

Re: [MBZ] OT: Shop lights

2008-02-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Jeff, I think its to early, there are plenty on the market, but the good stuff will show up in a couple of years. Then it will take quite a while for the price to drop. http://www.llfinc.com have some expensive fixtures on the market for new construction. Harry On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 10:24

[MBZ] OT LED Lighting

2008-02-27 Thread Harry Watkins
This is part of an article from USA Today. See all of it at: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techinnovations/2005-04-14-led-lighting_x.htm Harry LEDs have been around since the 60s, but have mostly been relegated to showing the time in an alarm clock or the battery level of a video camera.

Re: [MBZ] ATF Level Question

2008-02-28 Thread Harry Watkins
Good stuff Jim, that's a gold star keeper. Harry On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 9:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brian, the whole open area in the transmission will physically only hold about 2 1/2 quarts.? since your leak is probably at the torque converter seal, air is getting in where the

[MBZ] OT, Toyota problem

2008-03-04 Thread Harry Watkins
1995 pickup, V6. It starts quickly, then dies when the switch returns to the run position. I can even increase RPMs while the starter is engaged. I can remember the old days when while cranking, the coil got 12 volts, then ran with 6 volts. Do these new fangled chines do that? Any ideas? TIA

Re: [MBZ] OT, Toyota problem

2008-03-04 Thread Harry Watkins
Let me add some info, I wasn't expecting such a good response, thanks. I was flushing the cooling system and had both radiator hoses, both heater hoses and the thermostat out to do the flushing. It started getting hot on a short trip, so I added some coolant and headed home. It started again,

Re: [MBZ] OT, Toyota problem

2008-03-04 Thread Harry Watkins
A flaky update. I now suspect a blown head gasket or cracked head. Before checking anything, I decided to try it and it started right up, kept going in the run position and I held it at about 2K RPM for awhile. Left it running and went to eyeball under the hood. I noticed a cloud of white

[MBZ] OT and long, Ethanol stuff from IBD

2008-03-12 Thread Harry Watkins
Lobby Is Perpetrating A Cruel Hoax. WALTER E. WILLIAMS One of the many mandates of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 calls for oil companies to increase the amount of ethanol mixed with gasoline. During his 2006 State of the Union address, President Bush said that America is addicted to oil,

[MBZ] 300SDL, How is the headlight wiper removed?

2008-03-15 Thread Harry Watkins
I have looked in every section of the FSM that I thought it would be covered. There are three pages discribing how it works. I need to replace my headlight doors and those instructions only say to remove the headlight cleaning wiper. I would never drive nor ride in a car that did not have

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL, How is the headlight wiper removed?

2008-03-15 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks guys, its sure easy when you get the right information. I replaced both headlight doors. I snipped some strips of metal from an old rusty rocker panel and used it to weld some gaps and cracks inside and outside of my microwave oven. Time for breakfast. Harry On Sat, Mar 15, 2008 at

Re: [MBZ] Todays Accident - Looking for a new car

2008-03-17 Thread Harry Watkins
Joe Knight wrote this back in April. His approach paid off. Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody think of anything else I should

Re: [MBZ] welding with car batteries

2008-03-17 Thread Harry Watkins
Some where in my basement is a never used wire welder designed to use two car batterys. The wire is fed with a 3/8' drill. Uses flux wire, I don't think there is a gas hook up. I haven't seen it for years. I think the box got wet and I think I saved it anyway. Anyone interested in becoming

[MBZ] OT Computer Zombot

2008-03-19 Thread Harry Watkins
A friend of mine wrote this in his blog. What are the rolls of OS regarding Bots? A bot is a compromised computer controlled by cash-hungry crooks. That's about as simple as I can state it. There are situations where bot 'owners' have nefarious goals in mind, but in most cases the bottom line

[MBZ] OT 100 MPG car contest

2008-03-20 Thread Harry Watkins
From USA Today NEW YORK (AP) — The X Prize Foundation, best known for its competitions promoting space flights, is offering $10 million to the teams that can produce the most production-ready vehicles that get 100 miles per gallon or more. The foundation is to announce the size of the purse and

[MBZ] 86 SDL, Is this a clue?

2008-03-21 Thread Harry Watkins
The cruise lever is floppy and cruise will not engage. If I hold the lever up, the speed will increase. Is this perhaps telling me a new column switch will give me proper cruise? Boy I love this car, I just took it out of mothballs because my P/U went down and I look forward to driving it at

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, Is this a clue?

2008-03-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Jim, I printed out the tests sheets and will go through them after I put in a good switch. Will RR the switch be a PITA, a walk in the park or just ho hum. Harry On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 11:09 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The cruise lever is floppy and cruise will not

[MBZ] OT and very long, oil in North Dakota

2008-04-03 Thread Harry Watkins
-- *Story #4: Great News: Massive Oil Deposit in North Dakotahttp://www.kiplinger.com/businessresource/forecast/archive/The_U.S._Poised_to_hit_New_Oil_Gusher_080317.html * RUSH: Now, the oil price, the gasoline price, we had a great call in the last hour from somebody

Re: [MBZ] Chowda'Q

2008-04-03 Thread Harry Watkins
ROTFLMAO, that is funny. Harry We tried to have a Chowda'Q in Massachutes a few years ago. I was the only one to show up ;-( We ran out of beer... Pete On 4/3/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We tried to have a Chowda'Q in Massachutes a few years ago. I was the

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Obama on the list

2008-04-06 Thread Harry Watkins
R wrote: Would you help me understand what the draw is of Obama? Yeah, tell me also. I understand that Fox News Sunday has a count down clock on Obama about how long they have been inviting him to appear and he won't show up. At the same time, he says he will meet wilh the Iran top guy without

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Harry Watkins
My daughter sent this: TIPS ON PUMPING GAS I don't know what you are paying for gasoline but here in California we are also paying higher, up to $3.50 per gallon. But my line of work is in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every

Re: [MBZ] met life lowballs me on wagon

2008-04-15 Thread Harry Watkins
Joe Knight wrote this back in April (last year?). His approach paid off. Finally! Just heard from the Farmers agent from up in the Redding area. She'd just gotten back from the body shop and has authorized repairs totalling a tad over $7200, supplements to follow. Anybody think of anything

[MBZ] OT Steam engine hybrid

2008-04-28 Thread Harry Watkins
This is being tried by someone on a CAT diesel. The engine heat is converted to steam and stored. It can then be used run half of the combustion engine as a steam engine, alone or in combo. Where can I get a kit fior my SDL? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] bad vibration

2008-04-28 Thread Harry Watkins
Check the u-joint close up. Mine was bad but it took a close look to see where it cracked open. I would select A if in your shoes, then do B if I ever got in a tight for another one. Harry On Mon, Apr 28, 2008 at 11:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got a bad driveshaft

Re: [MBZ] OT Steam engine hybrid

2008-04-30 Thread Harry Watkins
I found this through a google search, it was in an auto blog. Harry British company Clean Power Technologies is working on a novel new type of hybrid powertrain. They are taking advantage of the fact in an internal combustion engine upwards of thirty-five percent of the energy in the fuel goes

Re: [MBZ] SDL using more front shocks than oil.

2006-06-13 Thread Harry Watkins
And if you buy them from someone like Rusty, they have a lifetime guarantee. Craig I hope you're right about that but from what Gary (at Rusty's) told me on the phone today was they were good for failures under a year. For the one that failed after 14 months, I have to try Bilstein. Does

[MBZ] Fw: SDL using more front shocks than oil.

2006-06-14 Thread Harry Watkins
- Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] SDL using more front shocks than oil. Thanks Larry, that's exactly the information I needed. However, I may NOT need to go to Bilstein

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

2006-06-18 Thread Harry Watkins
does say Antique. I am smarter that the average bear in these matters. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June

Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington

2006-06-21 Thread Harry Watkins
Good deal you silver tongue devil. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 11:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Non-Project 240D in Washington The Albatross is headed for Vancouver WA,

[MBZ] OT Nano Biodiesel

2006-06-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Cheaper and cleaner. http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060619-033717-7622r Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] SDL using more front shocks than oil.(update)

2006-06-26 Thread Harry Watkins
as this one. Wait and watch. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Hylomar HPF

2006-06-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Google it, there seems to be plenty. Harry - Original Message - From: George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hylomar HPF It looks like Permatex discontinued it sometime back as

[MBZ] OT tool tip

2006-06-26 Thread Harry Watkins
finished working, its easily picked up with everything still on it and taken back to your bench or tool box. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] OT tool tip

2006-06-27 Thread Harry Watkins
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT tool tip a magnetic parts tray works even better Harry Watkins wrote: I use a piece of dimpled foam under the hood for a handy place to put parts and tools while I'm working. Mine is 24 x 30 inches and 3 inches thick. Things can be thrown on it and they stay put

Re: [MBZ] OT tool tip

2006-06-27 Thread Harry Watkins
That's correct, mine came by way of a padding for a shipment I received. Harry - Original Message - From: ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 7:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT tool tip Harry: By dimpled foam do you mean the

Re: [MBZ] ACC Fan Problem W124 '91 300D 2.5T

2006-07-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Same here, like an 1/8 inch detent to the left and the fan roars. SDL. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans Did you try wiggling the ignition key a bit? I had to move mine back a bit from full ON position to get the ACC to work. Tom Potter

[MBZ] Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-12 Thread Harry Watkins
a minute and will repeat this over and over. Blower fan working on high speed, wheel set at max cool, ambient temp 92. Any suggestions on why it won't take a charge? Thanks Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wed Jul 12 18

[MBZ] Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-12 Thread Harry Watkins
- Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need AC help on 86 SDL How do you get around it? The only set I could find that wasn't over $180 was at auto zone and boy

[MBZ] Lost email

2006-07-12 Thread Harry Watkins
Kaleb Every now and then I lose an email on a reply back to the list. When it happened today I noticed that Tom Potter's reply to me had [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Harry Watkins. Does this mean I am using the wrong something? I went to my sent file and forwarded my lost email

Re: [MBZ] Lost email

2006-07-12 Thread Harry Watkins
send anything to mercedes-bounces, everthing should be to mercedes@okiebenz.com Harry Watkins wrote: Kaleb Every now and then I lose an email on a reply back to the list. When it happened today I noticed that Tom Potter's reply to me had [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Harry Watkins

[MBZ] Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-13 Thread Harry Watkins
Forwarded from my sent file. - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need AC help on 86 SDL Jim Is the Klima relay the same as the AC relay (Rusty's site) or AC Compressor

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-14 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Make, that makes me feel better because it means I'll be replacing a part that Cathey said could cause my problem. We should know tomorrow. Harry Klima, N6, or AC relay from the wiring diagram , are all one and the same. make Is the Klima relay the same as the AC relay

[MBZ] Fw: Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-14 Thread Harry Watkins
- Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL Thanks Marshall I started in the manual where it said clutch does not engage. First was lo pres sw

[MBZ] Fw: AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-15 Thread Harry Watkins
Forwarded from my Sent file. This is getting old, when I reply to a post it goes to my sent file, then if I remember to forward it from there it goes to the list. What am I doing wrong, anyone? Harry - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: M.Afzaal.Khan [EMAIL

[MBZ] Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-15 Thread Harry Watkins
I got my question answered by bohica2xo at autoacforum.com. That is a great site for auto AC info and I plan to spend more time there trying to pick up some knowledge. Joined: Apr 2002 Fri July 14, 2006 4:15 AM (NEW!) Harrywat:

[MBZ] Fw: Reply problem, was AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-16 Thread Harry Watkins
Forwarded from my sent file again, sigh. - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2006 1:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Reply problem, was AC help on 86 SDL Thanks Jeff, it was checked. Harry Aside from

[MBZ] Fw: Need AC help on 86 SDL

2006-07-16 Thread Harry Watkins
- Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2006 10:34 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need AC help on 86 SDL Marshall You're right as usual, regarding the dryer fan switch, the ACC Supp shows what you said, pressure

Re: [MBZ] Sudden loss of oil pressure - Problem found

2006-07-17 Thread Harry Watkins
Good catch J.B. and congrats. Thanks for sharing Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: J.B. Hebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 17

Re: [MBZ] 201 status

2006-07-20 Thread Harry Watkins
Jim eats breakfast at 11:45 AM, in case anyone has wondered. Nice write up Jim. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans Yesterday morning it [AC system] still had a full vacuum on it. Looking _very_ good! Unfortunately the pressure switch doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Do any shops in the NW do R12 A/C service anymore?

2006-07-21 Thread Harry Watkins
Better than soapy water is the bubble making liquid kids play with, cheap and effective. Harry I might give that a try. I tried my mechanic's stethoscope, but couldn't hear anything. On 7/21/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since you can hear hissing, how about using a

Re: [MBZ] B1-B gear up landing

2006-08-02 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks, great pictures, big bucks there. My sister sent pictures of the USS Cole being loaded on that huge ship carrier, it looks like a toy on the deck of that monster. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From

Re: [MBZ] A/C on the cheap (126, 210, 124)

2006-08-03 Thread Harry Watkins
And then you went for breakfast. Very nice write-up and a real keeper for me with two SDLs. We have very few MBs in our junk yards and no PNPs that I've found. I'll bet there are plenty of Camrys out there though. Jim learned you good. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86

[MBZ] Testing AC clutch on 240D?

2006-08-12 Thread Harry Watkins
Can anyone tell me how or where to jumper the clutch to check its operation? TIA Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Testing AC clutch on 240D?

2006-08-12 Thread Harry Watkins
there, doesnt matter how, just hot to one, neg to the other. Harry Watkins wrote: Can anyone tell me how or where to jumper the clutch to check its operation? TIA Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] A Jim Cathey kind of day

2006-08-12 Thread Harry Watkins
You forgot to go to breakfast afterwards, a Cathey, NOT.:) Harry - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2006 3:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] A Jim Cathey kind of day Today started pretty easy I replaced the

[MBZ] Fuse replacement, what a pain

2006-08-13 Thread Harry Watkins
After spending way too much time replacing 17 fuses, I thought I would ask. Anybody have a good technique or tool that would make it easy for us ham fisted folks? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] Trans clatter,85 300TD

2006-08-14 Thread Harry Watkins
bought it and it has been great until this surfaced. Any ideas on where to start? Thanks. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] DIY Auto AC manual

2006-08-16 Thread Harry Watkins
they can learn me somthin. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] DIY Auto AC manual

2006-08-17 Thread Harry Watkins
that I purchased from Autozone. It has vehicle specific data on charge pressures, and refrigerant and oil quantities. The two of them were extremely helpful when I resurrected the AC systems in all three of my cars this summer. On 8/16/06, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just

[MBZ] Better MPG, But...

2006-08-17 Thread Harry Watkins
What will it cost? http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9596_22-6106117.html Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] Trunk opener inside

2006-08-20 Thread Harry Watkins
of state to bring the Euro home, but an old Mercedes + grandson + 2 years = parts car. It would get up to about 65 on a down grade and only 45 on upgrades, I took it back after about 30 miles and will go back with fuel filters on my next try. (sigh). Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D

Re: [MBZ] Gauge Repair

2006-08-22 Thread Harry Watkins
Alan Check out Jim's site, he da man. http://cathey.dogear.com/mamerepairs.html Harry - Original Message - From: Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 9:56 AM Subject: [MBZ] Gauge Repair On my '85 300D the fuel

Re: [MBZ] Vandalism

2006-08-25 Thread Harry Watkins
JC Whitney sells a kit that will make it look like the real thing. It has the diamond patterns plus yellow and red tape. This made me remember that I repaired one and never followed up with a replacement. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Tire changing sucks

2006-08-27 Thread Harry Watkins
to tell, makes it hard for me to trust the work. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:04 AM

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Harry Watkins
Ebay is not a bad place to shop for shoes, the last pair I bought was New Balance, 608, 11.5, 2E, new in the box delivered for $59, buy it now. Harry Watkins - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent

[MBZ] Fw: Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Harry Watkins
Ebay is not a bad place to shop for shoes, the last pair I bought was New Balance, 608, 11.5, 2E, new in the box delivered for $59, buy it now. Harry Watkins - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-27 Thread Harry Watkins
What Bob said. Harry Watkins - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave typed: After having major problems with two of my cars in as many weeks I'm having to remind myself that I *like* old cars, even though it often doesn't make much logical or financial

[MBZ] OT Energy and Nanotechnology

2006-08-28 Thread Harry Watkins
that pound for pound is 100 times the strength of steel and 1/6 the weight. Batteries are being constructed like capacitors that can be recharged in seconds and minutes, weigh less and last much longer. This site provides the latest news: http://www.nano.gov/html/news/current.html Harry Watkins

[MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-29 Thread Harry Watkins
starting but this was a more severe slope than my neighbor's driveway. Of course I would think that any leak could cause the same thing, but DVs are where the rubber hits the road so any air there is trouble. Time for breakfast and to start thinking about re-sealing the DVs. Harry Watkins Newton

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Tank Anatomy

2006-08-30 Thread Harry Watkins
Ned If its like my SDL it has a plastic pre filter. Replace or bypass that for a test drive. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: ned kleinhenz [EMAIL PROTECTED] My '95 E300D starts and runs for 15 to 30

[MBZ] Not receiving posts

2006-09-15 Thread Harry Watkins
Kaleb Jim thinks I've annoyed someone and that is the reason I am no longer on the list. I'm such a nice guy, I can't believe I could make anyone mad. Any ideas or suggestions on how to get reinstated? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] Not receiving posts

2006-09-15 Thread Harry Watkins
somebody tell harry all his mail is bouncing. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Well, everything seems to be coming thru loud and clear. Bouncing? What does that mean? I have not changed anything on my computer for years. Where should I look for bounce? I am getting my other emails, only

[MBZ] Bounce test

2006-09-15 Thread Harry Watkins
ISP, Bellsouth supposedly fixed something, we'll see? Harry From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Sep 15 15:25:29 2006 Received: from ultra.securenet-server.net ([65.254.32.178]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtps (TLSv1:AES256-SHA:256) (Exim 4.52) id 1GOFZJ-0002Mj-I5 for

Re: [MBZ] Bounce test

2006-09-15 Thread Harry Watkins
From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Came through on the list, Harry, question is did you get it too ;-)? ISP, Bellsouth supposedly fixed something, we'll see? Harry Well, I got yours Steve but nothing from me or anyone else. I also have my Norton Antivirus

[MBZ] Test #2

2006-09-16 Thread Harry Watkins
I did a restore. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sat Sep 16 16:10:06 2006 Received: from mail2.mx.voyager.net ([216.93.66.206]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GOck2-00010y-F6 for Mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sat, 16 Sep 2006 16:10:06 + Received: from voyager.net

[MBZ] Hold your posts

2006-09-17 Thread Harry Watkins
, sigh. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] Test 3

2006-09-17 Thread Harry Watkins
If this doesn't get back I'll unsubscribe. Harry From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Sep 17 22:54:17 2006 Received: from 70-184-20-47.atlasok.com ([70.184.20.47] helo=[192.168.0.100]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtpa (Exim 4.52) id 1GP5Wj-0003Bi-17 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Sun, 17

[MBZ] OT maybe tomorrow

2006-09-18 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Jim, OK Don, Steve and Kaleb. I'll wait and try Bellsouth tomorrow, I thought I had seen 24/7 for tech support but couldn't find that claim when I went back. I'll try their chat service first. Its lonely out here. Harry

[MBZ] OT trying to get gmail

2006-09-18 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks to all who responded about my not being able to receive posts from the list. Thanks Chuck, for the bag of posts. I did not mean I was going to unsubscribe forever, only until I can get back in. I am trying to take up on the many suggestions to use gmail but so far, they have not sent

[MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D

2006-09-28 Thread Harry Watkins
1981 240D with loose AC belt. Is the adjustment from the top? What to loosen? Is there something like the alternator adjustment set up? It got too dark for a good look at everything after I got the new water pump installed, so, I thought maybe someone has BTDT and save me some pitfalls.

Re: [MBZ] How to adjust AC belt, 240D

2006-09-29 Thread Harry Watkins
It turns out that mine does not have the idler pulley, just a straight belt to the crank pulley. Scott had it right, loosen three bolt/nuts and use an adjustment screw. Neat. Thanks to all that responded, even Jim's humor gave me delight. Harry On 9/28/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] I'm back.......

2006-10-06 Thread Harry Watkins
Good for you Peter, keep on keeping on, or should that the be ticking on. Harry On 10/5/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You were gone? grin On 10/5/06, Peter T. Arnold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Return of prodigal son, glad to be back. Damn heart take a beating, keeps on ticking.

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