Re: [MBZ] March Madness

2006-03-16 Thread LT Don
Should be easy to know who wins the pool. He will be the one with a real glow about him. On 3/15/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm running a pool at the old nuke plant. -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy, _Executive Orders_ 1977 240D 1983 VW

Re: [MBZ] OT grammar corrections was: Modulator blues

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
couldn't laugh we would all go insane. - LT Don 1977 Mercedes 240D (Slug) 1972 Honda CB-500K

Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it??????

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
Relist the car. If the original buyer ever contacts you send his money back (minus the bee removal fee). On 8/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I sold my 82 MB240D back in January of this year on e-bay. It was sold as a parts car for a little over $100 and was

Re: [MBZ] OT A find

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
capacitor. On 8/8/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're moving a magnet through a coil (or the other way around) to generate the electricity (in cse you ahdn't figured that out already). I don't remember how they store the electricity. -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] Sold a car, buyer never came to get it??????

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
Where is it located? On 8/8/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/8/2005 11:52:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Relist the car. If the original buyer ever contacts you send his money back (minus the bee removal fee). I am

Re: [MBZ] OT A find

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would a cap hold a charge for 9 hours? On Mon, 8 Aug 2005, LT Don wrote: capacitor. On 8/8/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're moving a magnet through a coil (or the other way around) to generate the electricity (in cse you ahdn't figured

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
The sort of personality that likes the 240D (such as mine) prefers to have as little power equipment as possible, since that is only one more item to break and need replacement. Or at least that is how I feel. On 8/9/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good luck, though it seems a

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-09 Thread LT Don
There goes YOUR security clearance! Even as you read this another page has already been added to your Permanent Record. On 8/9/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And the other shoe will drop when they open up ANWR to exploitation, er, exploration. -- If we couldn't laugh we

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-10 Thread LT Don
Two words -- Honda Civic. My son, a year ago, freshly married and starting a job paying a salary that is more than I EVER earned per year (and I was mid-level military officer) chose a Honda Civic. Previous vehicle was an Acura Integra. He has NO regrets. Fun, amazingly roomy, economical, and

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-10 Thread LT Don
What was that figure on the Federal tax credit? On 8/9/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: I tried to talk him into the hybraid, but engineer that he is he pulled out his slide rule, bounced cost against fuel prices (then), and said that it was almost a wash. It's

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

2005-08-10 Thread LT Don
A bit slow off the line, especially if the air conditioner is going, but fine after that. Cruises quite comfortably at 85 mph. On 8/9/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LoL! Power EQUIPMENT? Does that include the engine? I have heard that automatic 240Ds are murder in traffic.

Re: [MBZ] Stolen radio broken glove box

2005-08-10 Thread LT Don
But I'll bet they left the hood star, the one thing they could sell on the street, didn't they?

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
if they are in the Mercedes league. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT) David Brodbeck wrote: LT Don wrote: Two words

Re: [MBZ] preferred $5000 car? (kinda OT)

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
You be right. On 8/10/05, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No it was an 86 Camrythey didn't start that line until 83 in North America ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see

Re: [MBZ] Stolen radio broken glove box

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
Then consider yourself lucky. On 8/10/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They sure did. -- Original message -- But I'll bet they left the hood star, the one thing they could sell on the street, didn't they?

Re: [MBZ] eBay #4567424013 my 240D

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
You're forgetting that I grew up an hour south of you. Know the terrain well. On 8/10/05, Schisler, Gary [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don, try this: a/c on, start in D (second gear) AND on a steep hill (welcome to Pittsburgh, PA). You can time it with a calendar. A bit slow off the line

Re: [MBZ] Special

2005-08-11 Thread LT Don
Would this by any chance be from a black 240D stick? On 8/11/05, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brand new R4 a/c compressor for your W123 or W126 diesel $150.00 Brand new drier to go with it $31.00 Jump on it quick, this won't last long. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc.

Re: [MBZ] clogged radiator?

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
Call ArkieParts On 8/11/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a turbo radiator you can have.for a nominal fee. -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Aug 11, 2005 6:25 PM To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

[MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
Background -- I live less than a mile from my office. We are moving to a new building in a couple of months, but even then it won't be any more than two miles, easy bicycling or even walking distance. I put in a resume yesterday for a different job. Rather than being walking distance from my

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
I ran that way for months (maybe in excess of a year) before I fixed it. No danger other than maybe a small drop in mpg. On 8/12/05, Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gents/Ladies: Ready to go on a trip tomorrow and noticed a small fuel leak on the hoses looping to/from the

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
But French fry oil is pretty cheap around these parts. ... I think that will be my next project (after fixing the damn'd shutdown box issue). On 8/12/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Don, First of all, you've got to assume that the price of diesel

Re: [MBZ] Emergency Road Service: Small fuel leak

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
. sell it cheaper. Be sure to buy the #5 injector plug and replace that too. They last 15-20 years. Time to change all of them. On 8/12/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ran that way for months (maybe in excess of a year) before I fixed it. No danger other than maybe a small drop in mpg

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-12 Thread LT Don
Can the invasion of Venezuela be too far in the distant future? (To be continued on Banned.) On 8/9/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yep, I have a few select commments that are only appropriate on banned. redghost wrote: We are headed to $3/gal here. Went from 2.39 a

Re: [MBZ] Back on the 'net

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
We need to set up a commune in WA. On 8/9/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David, please disregard what my good friend Clay wrote (he's not feeling well) and welcome to the People's Republic of Cascadia. We aren't very friendly, but we do tolerate a fair number of fine European

Re: [MBZ] Faulkner parody

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
See ya at the 2006 elections, Sir. On 8/12/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dieselvolk, Mis-underestimating W again, me thinks... I think the Faulkner parody illuminating Bush's inner thoughts and inner circle is much funnier than all the stale Clinton jokes... as well

Re: [MBZ] Long lost brother

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Hard to hide a dead body in the back of a station wagon, though, unless you pretend to be a hearse. On 8/12/05, TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're just jealous 'cause you're stuck with a trunk! :) Tim 1982 300TD Moby On 8/12/05, Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Another 540K on eBay ...

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Amazing ... no opening bid yet. On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/872312_W0QQitemZ4567714074QQcategoryZ6315QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts

Re: [MBZ] the cost of commuting

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
polite to you when you ask if they want to give you their used oil. I've found that at the same mixture, our cars run better on chinese than french fry oil. Just my lil reasearch. Luther On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:36:31 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But French fry oil is pretty cheap

Re: [MBZ] Admin, please read

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Do you really think Kleb has the servers in his house? They're not even in the same state. On 8/12/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:07:07 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In case anyone cares, the servers will be down for maintenance at 2am

Re: [MBZ] Hot Rod Turbo 240D

2005-08-13 Thread LT Don
Not that bad looking except for the turbo. If I read correctly it is only 5000 miles into a new long block from a reputable place. On 8/13/05, RAH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This isn't factory is it? Russ H.

Re: [MBZ] OT Walken's Merka ;-)

2005-08-14 Thread LT Don
Hey, if Dick Gregory and Eldridge Cleaver could make a run in 1968, not to mention some others such as Lester Maddox in 1976 [heard him preach a few sermons when I was at Bob Jones University, one about how he spanked the teenage girls in his 'reform school' with a belt -- kinky!] and Benjamin

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-14 Thread LT Don
You can always donate the SD to me, Luther. On 8/13/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tempting, but no. The CD is tooo much fun for me, and already have the SD

Re: [MBZ] self curing head on my SDL

2005-08-14 Thread LT Don
instantly from 40 mph to 75 mph merging onto I-80 feeling I had today on a round trip to/from Council Bluffs in Deb's Car. On 8/14/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's too much car for you! Stick with the NA's On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 23:54:59 -0500, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

[MBZ] a challenge for you engineers

2005-08-14 Thread LT Don
Here is something that I don't think (?) exists yet but might make one of you inventor types a million dollars. I do most of my radio listening via the Internet -- AirAmericaRadio, BBC, etc. This is stuff that you can't get on normal broadcast band. But I don't want to be tied to my desktop

Re: [MBZ] Front plate

2005-08-15 Thread LT Don
What model? On my 240D I just use screws nuts to hold the front plate on. On 8/14/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Washington requires front plates. Michigan does not, so I don't have the necessary hardware to mount one. I see the holes in the front bumper, but looking into

Re: [MBZ] Front plate

2005-08-15 Thread LT Don
You DO have to reach up blind at the back of the bumper with the nuts. I used a pair of curved hemostats to hold the nut while I pushed the bolt through from the front.

Re: [MBZ] Front plate

2005-08-15 Thread LT Don
. The license plate then screws into that bracket. Jerry Ö¿Ö ~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Brodbeck Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2005 6:56 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Front plate LT Don wrote: What

Re: [MBZ] way too much for this car

2005-08-15 Thread LT Don
This has one of the best Freudian slip typos I've ever seen: this car does not run (ceased engine) and will probably never run again I guess if the engine has seized then it indeed has ceased. Don On 8/14/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] way too much for this car

2005-08-15 Thread LT Don
for anyone else besides me? On 8/14/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This has one of the best Freudian slip typos I've ever seen: this car does not run (ceased engine) and will probably never run again I guess if the engine has seized then it indeed has ceased. Don On 8/14/05, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Plug-in hybrids get 250 mpg

2005-08-15 Thread LT Don
There were a couple (two if I remember correctly) electric cars on the island when I was stationed on Governors Island in NYC in the early 1980s. And they were very cost efficient for the owners, since all utilities were included as part of base housing. Hey, if I could get free electricity I

Re: [MBZ] Plug-in hybrids get 250 mpg

2005-08-16 Thread LT Don
Not so. As long as Wisconsin continues to produce beer, bratwurst and cheese, there will be no shortage of natural gas. On 8/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and natural gas is running out too, just like oil. Joe Knight wrote: Kind of like running on natural gas. You can

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL and 300SD package deal

2005-08-16 Thread LT Don
The car costed $110,000 in 1987. He isn't serious, is he? On 8/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1987-mercedes-benz-300-sdl-turbo-diesel-1985-sd-car_W0QQitemZ4567803305QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem guy seems like

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-16 Thread LT Don
Diesel here jumped 11 cents overnight, $2.469 to $2.579.

Re: [MBZ] Gas Reliability OT from Diesel

2005-08-16 Thread LT Don
I think it comes with a twelve pack of speeding tickets. You simply fill in the date of the traffic stop. On 8/16/05, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend of mine has a 93 500SEL for sale. Nice car lots of service records (allegedly – I have not seen them). Is this one of

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-16 Thread LT Don
Trust me, the thought has crossed my mind a time or two. My retirement check is the same amount no matter where I live and no matter what the cost of living might be in the given area. On 8/16/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is it cheap to live down there? Wonder if I can sell

Re: [MBZ] Carrying a good idea to extremes

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
I know I am going to get flamed for this, but ... With GMail for free and so tailor-made for these lists, and with maybe 50% of the MBZ folks using GMail, why is anyone using digest anyway?

Re: [MBZ] hi-mile 140

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
ARRRG Now I've gotta go thrown in a new pair of contact lenses! Get thee behind me Satan! On 8/16/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Freer indignantly answers my post about the 140 previously discussed: Seems to me I recently read a

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E with 5 speed manual

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
Bring me your wagon. No AC needed here.

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
. On 8/16/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trust me, the thought has crossed my mind a time or two. My retirement check is the same amount no matter where I live and no matter what the cost of living might be in the given area. On 8/16/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] diesel prices

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
Naw, wouldn't want to do that. We get paid per body, either daily rate or hourly rate. On 8/16/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: Which explains why I am in my current career field, doesn't it? No one wants to outsource the mentally retarded and the mentally ill

[MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
I am hoping to receive my new shutoff valve from Rusty today/tomorrow and am anxious to do the intallation. Even though I fully understand that if you do this job right there is no danger of destroying the engine due to a run-away, I want to be prepared for a worst case scenerio. Will someone

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
No, I think the emergency stop doesn't work if the shutoff valve isn't in correctly.

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
See the for used parts email at the bottom of your email. If Kleb doesn't already have it he will steal a car and strip it down for you. On 8/17/05, John S. Hoke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all new to list, need some parts for my white ext palomino interior 89 300te. as follows:

Re: [MBZ] Disel Purge diagram

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
http://www.mindspring.com/~houlihan/merc/purge.htm On 8/17/05, Jan Guthrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I could use this also please. Jan Guthrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone have a scan of the graphical diagram for using diesel purge that used to come with it? Thanks,

[MBZ] mysterious pool of oil

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
1977 240D. Just below the #1 (front) glowplug there is a round, recessed area with what looks to be a 3/4 bolt head. This isn't part of the engine (?) and I'm not sure what it is. The top of whatever this is is perfectly horizontal. I've found an accumulation of really dirty oil about 1/8 deep

Re: [MBZ] mysterious pool of oil

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
The injectors seem to bolt to the back of whatever this is.

Re: [MBZ] mysterious pool of oil

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
it is might be loose. On 8/17/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: 1977 240D. Just below the #1 (front) glowplug there is a round, recessed area with what looks to be a 3/4 bolt head. This isn't part of the engine (?) and I'm not sure what it is. The top of whatever

Re: [MBZ] mysterious pool of oil

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
Perhaps I have discovered a small portion, although admittedly a small portion, of my oil consumption? Is that a standard size o-ring or is it something I'd have to get from Rusty next order? On 8/17/05, Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's exactly the purpose of that plug. It is a

[MBZ] my car is falling apart

2005-08-17 Thread LT Don
Went out to take another look at the mysterious oil accumulation and noticed that what I believe to be a temp sensor, located between #1 and #2 glow plugs, is missing a wire. I did find the wire, of course. Anyone know what this sensor goes to? I don't think it is the water temp gauge in the

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
Thanks for the pointer, Peter. I will do everything Marshall suggested and will also do what you suggested. I have total confidence on my ability to do this job without destroying my engine. But military aviation ingrained into me the need to always have a plan in my back pocket in case things

Re: [MBZ] mysterious pool of oil

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
'Ppreciate the pointer, Peter. That pesky plug had me particularly paranoid. I've pondered my predicament and pronounced the explanation plausible. On 8/17/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is the tachometer connection -- where the dizzy goes on a gas engine. Contains the upper

Re: [MBZ] my car is falling apart

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
That could be. It has been quite a few months since I've let the glow plug cycle to completion before starting the car. On 8/17/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know what this sensor goes to? I don't think it is the water temp gauge in the

Re: [MBZ] A Real Peace Plan

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
Been circulating for months ... but still good. On 8/17/05, Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A real peace Plan. You gotta love Robin Williams.. Even if he's nuts! Leave it to Robin Williams to come up with the perfect plan. What we need now is for our UN Ambassador to

Re: [MBZ] A Real Peace Plan

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
Not really. Not much different from cable / satellite that goes overseas. On 8/17/05, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Aug 17, 2005 at 07:48:34PM -0500, LT Don wrote: Been circulating for months ... but still good. Though probably a smidge OT for a list that has overseas readers

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
I was thinking something like a beach towel, not a plastic bag. On 8/17/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: 2. Shut off air (easiest way is to direct a CO2 extinguisher into the air intake) and that MIGHT be by covering the air intake if nothing else were

Re: [MBZ] well I liked this car....

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
What is that famous quote? I am NOT a crook. On 8/17/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:01:23 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: till I started reading the feedback Uh, yeah! Craig ___ For used

Re: [MBZ] emergency shutdown procedures

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
Someone replacing the shutoff valve should have had LOTS of practice with the manual shutoff by the time he/she gets around to replacing it. I know I sure have pushed it a few times in the last week or so. On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you press on the shutdown lever

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
You must have learned Russian somewhere along the way then -- unless I can't find the button that says give this to me in English. On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Use this: http://www.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng gave me LOTS of info about my '85 190D 2.0 -- If we

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

2005-08-18 Thread LT Don
Smile when you say that. Don 1977 240D On 8/18/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can get a real car (1982 - 85 300D) for not much more. -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

[MBZ] Gee my car sure shuts down quickly now

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
Shutdown valve installed and tested successful. In my two years of Benz diesel ownership, I had no idea that THIS was how the car was supposed to shut down -- instantly, just like a gasser does. Thanks to everyone who gave advice and hand-holding. I will admit to my normal paranoia, and had my

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
Uh, yea, much to my embarassment I found it not 30 seconds after I sent the original email. D'oh. On 8/18/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: You must have learned Russian somewhere along the way then -- unless I can't find the button that says give this to me

Re: [MBZ] W124 ACC vacuum pod replacement tutorial

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
I want your 500. Please prepare to head east on I-80 and I will email you specific exit rural routes to my house separately. Be sure to bring return air fare from Des Moines. And thank you. :-) On 8/18/05, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I updated my original post from 3+ years ago with

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
Buy the f ... sorry, thought I was on Banned. I'd suggest you buy the vehicle. I have been extremely happy with my 1977 240D. I have put about $1000 (much of that new tires) into it and would not hesitate to head to either coast. At the age of 52, I fully expect this to be my last car. Don

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX please

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
WHAT red lights? On 8/18/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Steve, The car was bought for his mother and she now is unable to drive, he said they are the 4th owner on it but had it checked with MBZ shop near Santa Monica. Well it looks like the red lights are starting to go off and looks

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
Chris, I'd suggest an email to Virginia Tech. LOTS of guys down there (such as my son was) looking for MS projects. On 8/18/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's a great idea. There is plenty of room for very serious research in this field. trip to UMKC (U of MO @

Re: [MBZ] New lock tumblers failing?

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
John: ?? WT* is the flying debris stuff? Don On 8/18/05, John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall Booth wrote: Tumblers WILL fail quite quickly if there is sufficient weigh hanging on the key - especially if the car is driven aggressively. Which is why when I beat

Re: [MBZ] Another decision

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
$100 and I don't care about the ac. On 8/18/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: While I was there my Indy mentioned he knew of an '82 300SD for sale. Apparently both gentlemen are anal about maintenance. He wants $2k. I'll take it if everything (esp A/C) still

Re: [MBZ] 240d ignition

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
Damn you! But are you sure it is a FIVE speed, or are you counting reverse as one of the gears? On 8/18/05, Fred De Vries [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just picked up a 1974 240D Diesel 5sp for $100. -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
good cars. - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 19, 2005 5:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1981 280E Oh my ... disregard my last. Found it. On 8/18/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You must have

Re: [MBZ] Another decision

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
Good. Nebraska is only a few hours away from me. As long as you're making up places why don't you say Omaha so it is really close to me? On 8/19/05, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ummm Nebraska, thats it Nebraska -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
I think bacon grease is pushing the envelope of sanity a bit too much. I seem to remember reading that animal fats were to be avoided at all costs.

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
No, I think he is as serious as an injector heart attack (which isn't a bad analogy). On 8/19/05, Steve MacSween OMG, I thought that was a joke. Unrefined animal fat? Through a Bosch plunger injection pump? Not in this lifetime, even strained do death. -- If we couldn't laugh we would

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
And this, boys and girls, is why he was smart enough to buy a beater Benz diesel for this project rather than experimenting on his S-Class diesel. On 8/19/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: I drained my differential (on the AKP-Wagen) last nigght - looked

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube

2005-08-19 Thread LT Don
You are overlooking the cholestoral issues here. Try cutting it with Lipitor perhaps. On 8/19/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2. bacon grease - filtered, simply, but hardly refined. It blends perfectly fine with diesel, so why should it cause a problem in the injection

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube

2005-08-20 Thread LT Don
$1.59 on sale at Fareway in Iowa. Not the grease -- ya gotta actually cook and eat the stuff to get the grease. I call it my burden for the Chris Project. On 8/19/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: I think bacon grease is pushing the envelope of sanity a bit too much

Re: [MBZ] '82 300SD

2005-08-20 Thread LT Don
Would you be interested in adopting a 52 year old retired sailor? I don't eat much. I am not ugly enough to scare the neighbors. And I am a pretty good cook. http://don.homelinux.net/debdon/ Don On 8/19/05, Kevin Beswick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I gave my kid (17) a 1983 SD. -- If we

Re: [MBZ] fuel experiments...bacon grease and OLD gear lube

2005-08-20 Thread LT Don
Greenpeace!!!1 On 8/19/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You think whale oil would work in the Benz? It is a very fine lubricant, and burns with no soot. --R ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Auction of the day...

2005-08-20 Thread LT Don
Somebody freekin' shoot me. Better yet, someone in his area bid $1. On 8/19/05, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7994085852 ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see

[MBZ] while we are putting crap into our fuel tanks ...

2005-08-20 Thread LT Don
Given that I am due for a Mobil 1 oil change (probably tomorrow) I got to thinking. Would there be any danger in just pouring the five quarts or so of used motor oil into the fuel tank? All five quarts into a twenty gallon tank might be a bit much, but what about a quart at a time over five tank

Re: [MBZ] while we are putting crap into our fuel tanks ...

2005-08-20 Thread LT Don
Ok, I won't. I will turn it in for recycling (which means that my mechanic will burn it in their oil heater this winter). On 8/20/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: Given that I am due for a Mobil 1 oil change (probably tomorrow) I got to thinking. Would there be any

[MBZ] brake warning light

2005-08-20 Thread LT Don
Braked down from 60 mph at a stop sign this morning coming back from an eye appointment. Car stopped as it normally would but the brake warning light came on. This is the square light, not the wear sensor light. Checked brake fluid level when I got home and it was between minimum and maximum.

Re: [MBZ] brake warning light

2005-08-20 Thread LT Don
eye exam about the same time that I got my 240D. Thanks. On 8/20/05, Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don, as long as you have been exposed to this list you know the first thing you do is tell us what vehicle you are talking about I am taking a shot in the dark here

Re: [MBZ] Split Lists?

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
IF Kleb were to split things (and I'd recommend we don't) then I'd recommend that the current diesel ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) stay AS IS and those who want to talk only about cars get their own little lists to exchange automotive ideas. It could be further subdivided -- DieselOnly, GasserOnly,

Re: [MBZ] brake warning light

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
If they offer me a contract valued in the millions, all of use here get a 320CDI. On 8/20/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:53:48 -0500 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: * = My eyesight is improving for some reason. Left contact went from -1.25 to -.50

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
A pull start works really well, too.

Re: [MBZ] No Start Question

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
] On Behalf Of LT Don Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 8:13 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] No Start Question A pull start works really well, too. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs

Re: [MBZ] which to buy?

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
I don't think we will be in competition unless you are planning to wait a lot longer than I think you are. On 8/21/05, Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So Don, does that mean you and I are going to scraping it out on Ebay and Criagslist for a 190D. I'm also in the market for a high MPG car to

[MBZ] how to put books on the shelf

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
I do mine by topic and political persuasion. For example, top shelf is cookbooks. Traditional cookbooks such as The Joy Of Cooking are on the right side. The more liberal cookbooks such as Laurel's Kitchen and The New Vegetarian are of course on the left. I have a copy of Eat The Rich on the

[MBZ] Grease Cars

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
CNN just did a quick segment on Grease Cars. Great video shot of them driving down the road with the Benz Star taking up the bottom half of the tv screen. Didn't get a good look at what model car he was using but it sure wasn't my 240D. Probably an S Class diesel of some sort (126). --

Re: [MBZ] Gislaved Nordfrost

2005-08-21 Thread LT Don
Gisland, Nordfrost, Blizzaks. I feel like I am reading the food court menu at Ikea. On 8/21/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ned kleinhenz wrote: Any experience among the list members with Gislaved Nordfrost studless snow tires? How do they compare with Nokians? Older

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