[MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-12 Thread MG
That may work as long as you don't use any of the diesels. The diesel engine pumps as much air through it (per rotation of the crank) when it is idling as it does when it is running at a higher RPM. That's why a diesel will have a much harder time heating up or even coming to operating temp

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-13 Thread MG
That could be Curt as my 300D get nice and warm by the time I've gone about three miles. I'll take a look at it, maybe the heater valve has gone bad and isn't opening all the way. Manfred Curt Wrote; Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:34:17 -0800 (PST) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-14 Thread MG
House Heat To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Another possibility is the theromstat might not be closing. If water is circulating, it will take longer to warm up. On Dec 13, 2007 6:03 PM, MG [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-17 Thread MG
Don, The water to steam conversion should hold in any case, and it should make a bit of difference though how much I don't know (my cars both diesel and gas seem to run a bit better with more power when it is foggy). The fog droplets are still water and when heated to above 100deg C will

[MBZ] Re; Father R.M.Archer 4th from left

2007-12-17 Thread MG
Hi Gerry, The picture of your father shows a type of locomotive with a 4-4-0 wheel arrangement. These are usually known as an American. If you can make out the number on the front and the railroad name I might be able to find out more about that particular loco. Manfred Gerry wrote; Date:

Re: [MBZ] ONDE PASSAR?S A ETERNIDADE?

2007-12-30 Thread MG
Clay, I also got the original before Gerry asked about it. I get all the list messages in the digest form and it was in the muddle of the digest #218 listed as message #8. Manfred Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2007 11:40:10 -0800 From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] ONDE PASSAR?S A

Re: [MBZ] 603 really smoky after sitting a while

2008-01-11 Thread MG
No Kevin, If it was that then it would smoke right as you start it. When this type of thing happens you can drive for miles without smoke as long as you don't rev the engine up very high. Then the first time you punch it and get the engine revved up the crud comes out of the tailpipe. Manfred

[MBZ] Re; blown turbo 300SDL

2008-01-11 Thread MG
Bob, I did that just recently on a about 84 300D in a junk yard. It took about 2 hours. I took off the exhaust and intake to get the turbo off. Didn't have to take anything else big off. Still it wasn't too much fun. Manfred Message: 14 Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:58:04 -0500 From: Bob DuPuy

[MBZ] Some used cars that someone may be interested in

2008-01-16 Thread MG
Got this from another list and wanted to pass this along to you all just in case someone might be interested. I don't know anything about the guy or the cars, heck I don't even know where the 818 area code is. I do question the 50mpg statement on the Ranger. Anyone ever had one or know if this

Re: [MBZ] Some used cars that someone may be interested in

2008-01-16 Thread MG
Thank you all for the info. If it's a cellphone then I can see that he could be in Florida and have a California area code. Maybe on a vacation? Or has a winter house? I have a friend who had a Mazda diesel years ago and got about 38mpg out of it. My oldest daughter had a VW diesel pickup and

Re: [MBZ] OT Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS

2008-02-01 Thread MG
I should also thank Don for the same thing. I have had a lot of fun with the distros he sent me. On second thought maybe I shouldn't thank you so much Don. Those penguins in Mapis are going to get me into trouble if I don't stop playing with them. That and those tile games. I haven't played

Re: [MBZ] why america is finished (pizza, not mercedes)

2008-02-01 Thread MG
FWIW the tile I bought years ago (and haven't hardly ever used) was a plain unglazed tan 3/8 tile. I don't think I would use any glazed tile because of the rather high probability of lead in the glaze. It's less expensive to make leaded glazes so for years they have been used even on eating

Re: [MBZ] OT - air compressor care

2008-02-01 Thread MG
A self oiler injects a bit of oil into the air stream to keep your air tools oiled. It's a good idea as long as you remember that you will then need two sets of hoses NEVER TO BE MIXED UP to keep oil out of your paint gun. The hose used on the oiler line will always have some oil coming out of it.

Re: [MBZ] OT Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS

2008-02-01 Thread MG
I'll take a look at that too. Manfred Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 19:19:55 -0600 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: [MBZ] OT Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS

2008-02-02 Thread MG
Now there's an idea. Give me a call if you want to see it. 352-215-8610 There isn't much of it done yet it's a project in process. Manfred Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 22:01:42 -0500 From: Bill Ringgold [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS

2008-02-02 Thread MG
So... that's just about 16 hours. A little day trip! Manfred Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 21:08:33 -0600 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Success! Online with PuppyLinuxOS To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question

2008-02-03 Thread MG
I would so much love to have an oil bath air filter on my 83 300D. Does anyone know if that is possible and where would I get one? Manfred Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2008 19:39:47 -0800 From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question

2008-02-04 Thread MG
Question To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed why? MG wrote: I would so much love to have an oil bath air filter on my 83 300D. Does anyone know if that is possible and where would I get

Re: [MBZ] another addition

2008-02-04 Thread MG
Way to go man! Just remember; The more the merrier. The older help teach the younger and also learn from them. Sometimes I wish for another one. Then I wake up. :-) It's still a lot of fun looking back and just think you get to look forward to it. How much better could it get? Manfred Date:

Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question

2008-02-04 Thread MG
Ya know I never thought of that. Sounds like a good idea. Another savings. Manfred Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2008 07:55:04 -0800 From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Engine Swap Question To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque

2008-02-07 Thread MG
That's about 20ft/lb or close enough. Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:02:41 -0600 From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: [MBZ] It's a plot

2008-02-07 Thread MG
Bill, Did the car start? It could be something as simple as the bulb in the dash or it could be the controller itself. Have you checked if there is power at the glow plugs and the dash light? I would check those things as a start. Also check if you get power at one or both poles of the fuse

Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque

2008-02-08 Thread MG
: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii No it's more like 10 - 11. Allan MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That's about 20ft/lb

Re: [MBZ] Smart ForTwo

2008-02-08 Thread MG
Yeah but look at it this way (standing on my head). when you get to the river just turn the whole setup upside down and float on down river. when you get to the takeout point turn back right side up and drive home. Manfred Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 10:53:37 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] It's a plot

2008-02-08 Thread MG
I thought those were free. Mine was a couple of years ago. Just go to a dealer and fill out the paperwork, have the service writer verify the mileage and send it in. I got the badge and even a snazzy magazine for a year all about the newest models. Manfred Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:05:19

Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque

2008-02-08 Thread MG
Well yeah, but at least it isn't on my conscience. I couldn't sleep at night if I was responsible for things like that. Makes you wonder if the doctors involved in mistakes like that are at least a little concerned. I like to think at least some of them are. Manfred Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008

Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges

2008-02-08 Thread MG
Ed, I got two small clear suction cups and mounted the badge to the inside of the front windshield. Manfred Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:51:54 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Justice served

2008-02-08 Thread MG
I think that the intent of the law and true justice was served very well in this case. Too bad true justice doesn't happen as much as it should any more. May I suggest France? Manfred Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:51:48 -0600 From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Justice served

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300D turbo dies on way home...

2007-09-26 Thread MG
Richard, I don't have enough knowledge about your particular model but do have a bit of general mechanical experience with a lot of different vehicles. Not being there to hear what the engine actually sounds like when it is turning over to hear if there are compression pulses when the starter

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Jargon: Request for, clarification/translation

2007-10-02 Thread MG
IIRC, SWMBO comes from Rumpole of the Bailey It was what he used to refer to his wife 'She Who Must Be Obeyed' Yes he said it with capital letters. Manfred 83' 300D Reply to; =IIRC = if I remember correctly BTW, = by the way SWMBO = she who must be obeyed, probbably taken from the

Re: [MBZ] When it rains it pours

2007-11-30 Thread MG
Sorry to hear about your sister in law. As for the kids, Don't worry be happy. More kids kind of take care of each other if you work it right. I made it through 4 and they are all girls. I still have most of my mind. Manfred well some of it anyway. - Original Message - Message: 13

Re: [MBZ] Changing glow plugs?

2007-11-30 Thread MG
Nah Bill. As a matter of fact I wasn't even good at English or writing in general. And my spelling well lets just say that the correction programs have a bit of a problem coming up with the words that I mean to write. Some of that stuff just comes back to me at one time or another. A lot of

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Acura Lifter Tapping When Cold

2007-12-01 Thread MG
Bob, The next time you go to change the oil, put a quart of diesel in the oil and run the engine at idle for 10-15 min. Then change as usual. I got rid of a tapping on an old Dodge that way. Manfred -Original Message- Message: 8 Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 07:56:05 -0700 From: Robert

Re: [MBZ] roentgenograms

2007-12-01 Thread MG
Ahhh Curt, Curt, Curt, my boy. Did you ever think that they do those things just so people will think that? Manfred Paranoid? I'm not paranoid! They really are out to get me Or could it be..Nah, can't be. I'm glad some people still have sense of humor. -Original Message- Date:

Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges

2008-02-10 Thread MG
When I filled out my paperwork there was a place for how many miles the car had and how many miles I had driven it. Since I only drove the car about 40,000 miles I didn't get the lapel pin but they still sent the badge for the car. The badge is to celebrate the car not the driver. The lapel

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread MG
That is what I learned to fly in except that my instructor had added a nose cone and windshield. It was a lot of fun but a bit heavy. I now fly a Challenger single place. A lot more fun and lighter! I attached a picture of it. Manfred Date: Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:36:11 -0600 From: OK Don [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread MG
I haven't gotten to that point yet. It's exciting enough just flying it. I think that the photography would rather easy though. There are no windows to open and the sides are right down at my waist, so there is the calm feeling of being cradled inside something (just in case one was to be

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash

2008-02-12 Thread MG
Nah, the engine is fine just where it is. That way I don't get used to it keeping me cool, just in case it should stop, at least I won't start sweating! Manfred Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:17:26 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash To:

Re: [MBZ] MBTex/leather interiors on eBay - reputable?

2008-02-13 Thread MG
Try DHL. I just shipped two big heavy packages (61 and 46 lbs) for$26. UPS wanted around $45 and even Fedex was around $32. Better yet it got there the next day for ground shipping within Florida. Not bad. UPS would have taken at least 3 days to do the same thing. Manfred Date: Tue, 12 Feb

Re: [MBZ] Was Early 70s 200Ds, 220Ds, now Road Rash-now planes

2008-02-13 Thread MG
With the Challenger single or two place they really need to be N numbered but do come in under the sportplane rules so no medical needed if you haven't failed one. The Hawk can also be open sided as the doors unzip and you can supposedly get a Hawk single under 245 to qualify for ultralight.

Re: [MBZ] I'm too old for this

2008-02-13 Thread MG
Couldn't you just run the windshield defroster on hot and get the same thing. At least here in Florida mine will run the AC compressor at the same time to dry the air and then heat it before blowing it onto the windshield. Don't know if the AC compressor gets turned off when it gets real cold

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

2008-02-24 Thread MG
Sorry Larry, You horrible person you! How could you cut the legs off so many cats? I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming you didn't cut up any of those poor girls. :-) I wish I could download the spreadsheet but the crappy server dumps me out after sending only 90kb of it. Hmmm

Re: [MBZ] OT: Debit cards [was Re: W220 rust]

2008-02-24 Thread MG
It tells me that the credit card companies deserve to have more people doing this. Manfred Who also pays them off every month so I must be a deadbeat and proud of it! Damed if they'll make any usurious money off of me. Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:32:47 -0600 From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Near 4 Dollar Diesel Here in Dallas

2008-03-18 Thread MG
George, If I recall from my reading on a biodiesel list. Someone there said that the best blend would be right around 20% as that would add the lubricity that the ULSD now lacks and he had found that he got the best mileage from that mix. I believe his theory was that that much bioD add some

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas

2008-03-26 Thread MG
I have a sort of unusual car in my yard. It is a 74 VW bus. Looks normal but it was fun to drive. It has a 67 Porsche 6 cyl with the dual 3 barrel Webber carbs and a 5 speed from a 71 914. My Mom used to love to drive it. She said that with it she never had any problems passing anyone at any

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas

2008-03-27 Thread MG
Now that first one is real cool. A full rollcage and all. I could live with that. Looks like a lot of people over on Germany are putting Porsche engines of one kind or another in VW buses. Manfred Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:06:20 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] A 911T Transporter?

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] question about a 1984 Jaguar VanDen Plas

2008-03-27 Thread MG
The one I have isn't a turbo but I could be talked into selling it if they want to go in that direction. If the bus they have is one that originally had the 411 type engine in it then the Porsche 6 will fit in very easily. Basically no modification. Unfortunately the body on mine is not goo

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-28 Thread MG
Did it have round pupils in the eyes or slitted up and down? It's larger then any copperhead that I've heard of. Looks more like a brown rat snake to me. Manfred Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:03:17 -0600 From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Copperhead, just ever so slightly poisonous

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake, identification)

2008-03-28 Thread MG
I think that might be round eyes, safe and pointed eyes, dead. Course if you're that close you better have a good hold on it. Manfred Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:07:22 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Round face, safe. Pointed face, dead. You don't grow up in WV without learning

Re: [MBZ] Continuing intermittent vacuum problems

2008-04-01 Thread MG
Now Rich, be nice. Stop trying to confuse the poor boy. My gauge starts at 0 and as the vacuum pump pulls harder the numbers get higher. Even my MityVac reads that way. So the higher the number the more vacuum and better the pump is working, as long as there are no leaks. The way you are

Re: [MBZ] Continuing intermittent vacuum problems

2008-04-02 Thread MG
Yes, and therefore the pump is working better when pulling 22 then if it were only pulling 15. Manfred Date: Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:54:07 -0400 From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes on my MityVac, the closest thing I have to a vacuum test tool, the gauge starts at zero and at measures up to

Re: [MBZ] Continuing intermittent vacuum problems

2008-04-02 Thread MG
Interesting that sounds like at rest it shows 30psi. That makes sense when put together with the fact that your vac pump can only pull it down to about 15 or so. That is a 1 atmosphere pressure difference and about all you can expect from the vac pump. Try to find your Mityvac and hook that up

Re: [MBZ] OT Steam engine hybrid

2008-04-29 Thread MG
Actually there were quite a few condensing steam train engines starting from way back in the 1700 all the way to the end of the steam era. Many of them were used in service but none were really successful, not because of the condenser size but because of the amount of dirt stirred up by the

[MBZ] 603 stumbles

2008-05-08 Thread MG
Don, Just catching up on the digests. Before you take off the head you might want to check the timing chain and if that's good then check the injection timing. It sounds like the timing is retarded. Stretched timing chain can do that if everything else is OK. Then when you take off the head

Re: [MBZ] Buzzer

2008-05-08 Thread MG
Curt, I'm not an expert on the MB buzzer box as I've never had the pleasure of taking one apart but if what you saw was a small black box piece with two connections in there that would do the buzzing, you might want to get an after market add-on buzzer at someplace like Autozone or Advance

[MBZ] W123 PS Pump ?

2008-05-08 Thread MG
Larry, Jack up the front end of the car and check the bearings on the wheels. Grab the wheel at 3 and 9 o'clock move the wheels back and forth, push on front and pull on back and then vice versa and see if they feel loose. A power steering pump usually sounds like a higher pitched whining then

Re: [MBZ] brake light in the dash on 115 300D

2008-05-08 Thread MG
Randy, If there is a pressure differential switch in the brake system you might get it to reset by stepping on the brake peddle real hard while standing still. You might even feel a small bump as the switch moves back to a neutral position, some GMs do that. Regular driving you may not be

Re: [MBZ] 124 cooling (A/C) system

2008-05-08 Thread MG
I though that was the one that was blood, sweat and tears. Manfred Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 16:45:53 -0400 (GMT-04:00) From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Foo, just plan on a long weekend of work and swap that puppy out. Change all the servos too -- and you will have a new AC system!

Re: [MBZ] W123 PS Pump ?

2008-05-09 Thread MG
Yeah some people use the 3 and 9 for tie rod wear but I like to check that on the ground also but with someone turning the steering wheel while I watch the rod ends for play. The ball joints you really need a pry bar under the arm to lift and see if there is any play. There is usually too much

[MBZ] Topsider and ATF

2008-05-10 Thread MG
Donald, It should work as long as you can get a tube all the way down to the bottom of the pan because the dipstick tube only goes into the case and maybe a couple of inches beyond. That usually leaves an inch to an inch and a half to the bottom of the pan. The only drawbacks are; 1. There is

Re: [MBZ] used motor oil for fuel

2008-05-10 Thread MG
I put in oil all the time, up too a quart per 10 gal. I have just over 50,000 miles with no problems so far. My view is that there are two filters that the fuel goes through before it gets to the pump. If the MB engineers in their infinite wisdom deemed that anything that passes through the

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D loosing compression??

2008-05-10 Thread MG
Valve adjustments done on schedule? Did the breakin with dino oil? Did you have the cylinders bored and then how fine was the final hone job on them? Manfred Message: 5 Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:35:12 +0200 From: Peter Merle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] W123 300D loosing compression??

Re: [MBZ] Topsider and ATF

2008-05-11 Thread MG
Good idea. But you still need to take off the pan and see what is in there and put on a new filter. What's in the bottom of the pan will tell you a lot about the condition of the tranny. Maybe drop the pan first, clean it and put a new filter on and then do the cooler line thing. I like that

Re: [MBZ] W123 300D losing compression??

2008-05-11 Thread MG
With only a .001in. clearance allowed the pistons would have to have been individually fitted to holes bored specifically for them. If they just bored the holes to 91.5 and stuck the pistons in then the clearances would be all over the place. That would be a good place to look for the problem.

Re: [MBZ] A Diesel Fuel Injector Bench Tester

2008-05-11 Thread MG
I never thought of doing it that way. Should work just fine as far as I can see and a lot less expensive than a more polished version. I have an old jack like that. Looks like a neat day's play to see how it works. If you get one make sure you put a catch container under the injector and don't

Re: [MBZ] was diesel, now Motorcycles for Bob

2008-05-12 Thread MG
My daughter got a nice Buel 500 single cylinder. It worked just fine for her commute of about 70 mi on the weekends when she had her National Guard duties. Had plenty of power to keep up with my BMW R100 but very manageable. Vibrated quite a bit at idle but not noticeable at speed. She put

Re: [MBZ] was diesel, now Motorcycles for Bob

2008-05-13 Thread MG
Dan, I wouldn't call it a crotch rocket. It has a way to upright seating posture and doesn't have the narrow sudden power band. It is nice and light easy to handle and with the lowered seat and higher handle bars is a comfortable safe ride as a starter bike. Manfred Date: Mon, 12 May 2008

Re: [MBZ] Help! I want my 300D back! 380SL

2008-05-13 Thread MG
Loren, I don't know much about that car but the connections on a relay I have here are as follows; 30- power in 87+87a- power out one is normally open till the relay is energized and the other is closed and will open when the relay is energized. 85+86- are power and ground to the activating

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer

2008-05-13 Thread MG
With all that room? Try a 68 VW bug sometime. Course that was back when the bug was new. Manfred Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 18:30:38 -0500 From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] It's got to be easier than sex in a 66 Mustang... Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924

Re: [MBZ] Thought I was in a different car...

2008-05-13 Thread MG
Thanks Bill, I hope Herndon's can straighten out the shifting. I guess I just thought your car was slipping a bit because mine makes a lot more noise and yours is so quiet. Got to fix that exhaust leak some time. You have to try driving mine and see what you think. Manfred Date: Tue, 13 May

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer

2008-05-14 Thread MG
That rear seat must have been a bit smaller but then the rear window was smaller too. Manfred Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 20:19:53 -0500 From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] New? Bug? Mine was a 1951 On Tue, May 13, 2008 at 7:42 PM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With all that room? Try a 68 VW

Re: [MBZ] NOT what I wanted to hear

2008-05-14 Thread MG
Oh man what a bummer, that is not anything I would want to hear either. I guess that might be that groaning I was hearing when stopping, starting or turning a corner. I hope it will be possible to repair the cracks without to great a cost. Manfred Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 16:31:00 -0400 From:

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] OT rotisserie question

2008-05-17 Thread MG
2-3 AM!!! that's way to early for me to get up. I usually start around 7 AM and that's way early. Everything is usually ready by about 2-5PM depending what I cook or how fast. You can do a decent Boston Butt in about 6 or so hours. I'll have to send a picture of my homebuilt smokers. Yeah I

Re: [MBZ] update on the cracked frame rail

2008-05-17 Thread MG
Larry I think that if your welding is poor then you will find that your welding with flux core will most likely be even worse. The flux burns and produces a gas to take the place of the shield gas from the tank. Unfortunately it also causes the molten metal to spatter and spit all over the

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen Power?

2008-05-18 Thread MG
I've been looking at that and thinking about it for a while. I can't see it either. On the other hand I can see that it might be possible that a small amount of Brown's gas (hydrogen and the oxygen that it was split from) burned in conjunction with gasoline or diesel may possibly improve the

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen Power?

2008-05-18 Thread MG
Well that's what I'm not sure about hence the experiment, when I get the time. As far as the propane, I'm not talking about with gas but with diesel in a turbo application. The amount of propane used is very minor but the diesel burn is a lot cleaner and there is an increase of power

Re: [MBZ] Might need another car

2008-05-20 Thread MG
Bill, Sorry to hear that guy won't work on it. Probably has more work that he needs so he can pick and choose. Unfortunately I don't know any Mercedes mechanics that I could send you to. A VW sounds good, they get good mileage, but you do have to remember that any old car you get for a real

Re: [MBZ] Merceded benz- e320 wgn;

2008-05-20 Thread MG
Bill believe me you do not want that 12 cyl. It has all those luxury things in it for a reason. The cost to keep it running will make the car you have now look like it is giving you money. As it says, 'many new parts', what it doesn't say is, 'needed every few months'. Manfred Date: Mon,

Re: [MBZ] Merceded benz- e320 wgn;

2008-05-21 Thread MG
That might just be doable. It will still be a while though. I need to read up on the tranny shift adjustment and then you can bring her down and we will see if the shift can be improved. Manfred Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 22:26:50 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] As I mentioned a bit

Re: [MBZ] Merceded benz- e320 wgn;

2008-05-21 Thread MG
Like I said when I was up there, I get a real sense of accomplishment when I can fix something. Makes me feel good and that makes it all worth while. Besides I can't pass up all those little electronic gadgets that you think are junk but for me they are a goldmine of fun in seeing what they

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-23 Thread MG
I'm not exactly in the swamps down here in Alachua county so I guess that's why I will need about 1200-1400' of coil 6' in the ground to do the heat exchange. It will cost more to begin with but the projected cost for heating cooling and hot water is about $700 a year. Course that will be

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-23 Thread MG
That's odd. Down here in Florida that's about all there is is limestone. The rotary drills go through that real fast till they get to a flint rock section where it may take two or three hours or more to go a foot. One company was charging $1700 a hole of about 300'. I would need 3 of them. The

Re: [MBZ] oil analysis kits

2008-05-25 Thread MG
Strange, I'm schizophrenic but not paranoid. Though mind you, every once in a while I do get the strangest feeling that I'm being followed but when I turn real quick to look it's just me. Oh well whatchya gonna do. Manfred Date: Sat, 24 May 2008 22:55:10 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] UBUNDON'T thus far for me

2008-05-28 Thread MG
Bill, I just went online yesterday and am having them send me a copy of the two disk set to get Edunbunto running on a computer for my granddaughter. It seems to have a bunch of programs that are for 3 to 12 year old kids. Should last her a long time. I'll let you know when I get them and

Re: [MBZ] fat man in the heat question

2008-05-29 Thread MG
I kind of like 'The Balled of Ruben Clamso and his Strange Daughter in the key of G'. For G that's a big clam, or maybe do it in C for I hope he don't see me, or in F for he sees me, Manfred Date: Wed, 28 May 2008 17:33:39 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Curt Raymond wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Looking for 220V Om617 block heater

2008-06-01 Thread MG
Have you tried looking in a local car parts store for a block heater that fits in a freeze plug hole? That might be the way to go. Should cost less that the Mercedes version and if there are no threads in the hole when you take the plug out no big deal. If there are threads still no big deal.

Re: [MBZ] VW Diesel vs Prius

2008-06-06 Thread MG
Trying to play catch-up again. Why not do it the easy way. Use the diesel engine to run a hydraulic pump and use it to charge an accumulator that links to hydraulic drives on the axles. Should do just what you want. easy enough to experiment with larger or smaller accumulators till you get it

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread MG
Been thinking about this right to vote thing for a while. Best I can come up with is that if you are on the public dole for more than 2 months of the previous year or are a dependent of someone on the public dole for more than 2 months of the previous year then you should not be allowed to

Re: [MBZ] 1995 SL500 ASR ABS Lamp On

2008-06-08 Thread MG
Wow! The 95 SL500 has dual rear axles! I want one even if the front rear wheel speed sensors are illogical. Manfred There I go thinking again. Or not. Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 20:24:57 -0400 From: Paul Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] 1995 SL500 ASR ABS Lamp On To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] The miss is fixed!

2008-06-08 Thread MG
Donald, I don't think it was the torque value. It is due to the hard foam piece that holds the top end of the plug in the socket to keep it from falling out. If you pull on the wrench handle and don't keep the socket or extension straight in relation to the plug, with some down force at the

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread MG
The question I want to ask is; Kaleb was that time of 8:16 that you wrote in the body of the message the time that your computer clock showed or was that the time on your watch or clock on the wall or radio/TV? Manfred Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:24:00 -0700 From: ernest breakfield [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] The miss is fixed!

2008-06-08 Thread MG
That would also be good but I was talking about when you are pulling on the handle of the wrench to turn it. As it tightens and you have to pull harder you must also at the same time apply opposite pressure at the head of the wrench to keep the extension and the plug socket straight. Otherwise

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-08 Thread MG
All that I do not consider as a dole. You paid in and the money coming out of the fund should be coming from the earnings on the investments that were made with it. You are also not disabled due to being too fat and not wanting to do anything but get money from the government for doing nothing

Re: [MBZ] 1995 SL500 ASR ABS Lamp On

2008-06-08 Thread MG
That's even better! That way I can get rid of my GM and haul the big trailer with the MB instead of just using it for the small one. Manfred Date: Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:37:02 +0930 From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes but only the prime mover version, with the turntable mounted on the

Re: [MBZ] Wrong

2008-06-08 Thread MG
So just from curiosity what time did your clock or watch show when the computer showed 8:08PM? Date: Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:08:40 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] the time my computer showed, right now it shows 8:08pm central time when sending this MG wrote: The question I

[MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread MG
I don't usually pass on stuff like this but I think in this case an exception can be made since so many on the list are interested in this. Subject: Barack Hussein Obama: Force for construction or force for destruction? Barack Hussein Obama: Force for construction or force for

Re: [MBZ] I'll buy lunch for the first person to guess....

2008-06-13 Thread MG
OK how about the shifter linkage input arm. Manfred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-13 Thread MG
Since they are supposed to be quotes from his own book and not having read it I obviously don't know if they are or not. So the thing for me to do would be to get the book and read it as I'm guessing you all have done and see for myself how badly these were taken out of context. I mean they

Re: [MBZ] OT: Barack Hussein Obama

2008-06-15 Thread MG
Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] MG wrote: Since they are supposed to be quotes from his own book and not having read it I obviously don't know if they are or not. So the thing for me to do would be to get the book and read it as I'm guessing you all have done and see for myself how badly

Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g

2008-06-16 Thread MG
Bill, not to worry, you won't have to get used to rabbit. It tastes just like chicken. The good thing is that with a good sized garden you can even raise domesticated rabbit which is even better, as well as chicken for the eggs as well as the meat. We do that now, except for the rabbit part.

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