Re: [MBZ] OT Troublemaking, Nationwide!!!!

2019-09-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Need to tie in the failed nuke plant fiasco and clean that up for us as well. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 24, 2019 11:12:35 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >We went nationwide this morning  We are astonished. >

Re: [MBZ] AMG and German law

2019-09-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Who is this Rich guy? Sounds like a real trouble maker! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 24, 2019 9:02:25 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >Saw this question on Instagram: why do you always put fuel consumption >figures in your descriptions?

Re: [MBZ] Floyd needs a project

2019-09-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
3, 2019, at 6:39 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >> >> You've got the good engine from your wagon, should only take an >afternoon to swap it in. >> >> >https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/summerville-1979-mercedes-300d-ne

Re: [MBZ] Who needs internal combustion, anyway?

2019-09-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well said. Don't let a crisis go to waste! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 24, 2019 12:50:08 AM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: >Traditional political saviors need to insure they never actually solve >the problem (or they will no longer be needed). That's why impossible

Re: [MBZ] 722 trans again

2019-09-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is the linkage correct? Add some brake fluid? Lucas transmission fix in a bottle? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 23, 2019 9:35:14 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >got everything finished up this afternoon.  The "new trans" shifts into > >reverse real well.  sounds like a

[MBZ] Floyd needs a project

2019-09-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You've got the good engine from your wagon, should only take an afternoon to swap it in. https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/summerville-1979-mercedes-300d-needs/6966300063.html -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Package Deal

2019-09-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
'85 SD, boat, and pop up camper. Must take all three. $3k. https://charleston.craigslist.org/rvs/d/bluffton-pop-up-camper-18-sportcraft/6978531214.html -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Car weather

2019-09-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
> >> >> > On Sep 22, 2019, at 3:08 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> > >> > Looks like crock auto will be the best prices for Bilstein struts. >> > >> > Anyone know if Sachs strut mounts are good

Re: [MBZ] Car weather

2019-09-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like crock auto will be the best prices for Bilstein struts. Anyone know if Sachs strut mounts are good or bad? They are about $25 each, versus about $65 for dealer mounts. I think I've got a pair of the accordion boots, but a set of boots and bumpers is about $20. -- Max Dillon

[MBZ] Car weather

2019-09-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
We are past the peak hot weather here in the Low Country. Today only a high in the low 80's, humidity about 50%. Nice to be outside not covered with sweat. I think I've diagnosed bad struts on my '95 E300. Steering is very stiff, and there are creaking noises from the tops of the struts when

Re: [MBZ] Carfax reports

2019-09-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Rory, send the VIN to the list, maybe Kaleb will be able to run it for you. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 20, 2019 3:21:57 PM EDT, Rory via Mercedes wrote: >Are Carfax report requests only good for MBZ's only? Reason a family >member >bought Scion tC it was a repo car and it has 47

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
t; >> On Sep 20, 2019, at 8:55 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >> >> What's wrong with the E300? Color? >> -- >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> >>> On September 20, 2019 8:53:24 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: >>> I’m g

Re: [MBZ] 91 300D Needs to go

2019-09-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What's wrong with the E300? Color? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 20, 2019 8:53:24 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >I’m going to look at a couple of W210 diesels this weekend. If I pull >the trigger on one the E300D will get taken out of service. > >-D > >> On Sep 20, 2019, at

Re: [MBZ] MB 722.3 trans B2 photos

2019-09-18 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I've seen that sticker on original parts, major assemblies and body panels. I think they are anti-theft. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 18, 2019 7:01:55 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >one photo of the cap and similar snap ring from the modulator.   The >other photo is

Re: [MBZ] Kahrs

2019-09-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
English is a second language? "Please call/text. Texting is better. I will give you the good full detail of the car's history. " -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 17, 2019 5:03:50 PM EDT, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: >1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SDL Turbo Diesel >

Re: [MBZ] Rear abs sensor removal w124 wagon

2019-09-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
t; >I think the protocol is to unplug it under the seat and feed the free >end >down through the floor. > >I am putting a different diff in; one hopes its abs sensor wire has the >same plug that this one does on the end. > >On Sat, Sep 14, 2019, 7:50 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > &g

Re: [MBZ] Rear abs sensor removal w124 wagon

2019-09-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You should be able to deal with that ABS sensor from below. BTDT when I swapped differentials on my wagon last year. Fresh little neck clams, cooked in olive oil, garlic, white wine, over al dente linguine -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] ChrowdaQ bound

2019-09-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Y'all enjoy a good time, wish I could be there! Question: What is "Chrowda'? Extra strong chowda, has some "Errr!" in it? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 13, 2019 1:29:57 PM EDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: >We’re on the car ferry from Orient Point NY now, final destination

Re: [MBZ] W123 - parts

2019-09-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, I went through the same drill with my Euro wagon, an 85 non-turbo, which had no AC. Had to replace front springs, it had version for USA turbo car which were too strong so the front end was too high. I determined that my wagon needed same front springs as a USA 240D, so I got a set of

Re: [MBZ] 99 E320

2019-09-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What color is that car? Find me a silver sedan with working AC. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 12, 2019 11:29:29 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >I picked this up this evening. Very nice car, well taken care of. Cheap >WiFi reader showed P0700 code for transmission. I

Re: [MBZ] ADSIT Redeems Themselves

2019-09-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well, that's one data point. They are worth looking at, but I'm still leery. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or others - VIN check please

2019-09-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
CarFax is better, see other emails. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 11, 2019 3:54:37 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >On Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:47:53 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > >> This site provided more info, indicating that in 1997 the car was in >FL >> and then about

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or others - VIN check please

2019-09-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks! Looks like it started life in the salty frozen North. Darn. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 11, 2019 2:56:44 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >Vehicle History Report™ >1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 300 TDT >VIN: WDBEB93D6HF019968 >WAGON 4 DR >3.0L I6 F >DIESEL >REAR WHEEL

Re: [MBZ] at the PNP today

2019-09-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Did you get the muffler system? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 10, 2019 9:33:19 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >I went back to the PNP today to pull some parts off what appeared to be > >a very nice low mile 96 E300 when it arrived about a month ago.  When >it

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Cooling System Troubleshooting

2019-09-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well, a diesel engine at idle does not make very much heat, so I think it is reasonable that only the top of the radiator and the top hose were warm. T-stat might be good. A road test is required next, I think. It may be prudent to replace the t-stat on principle. -- Max Dillon Charleston

Re: [MBZ] Looks pretty good for a 201

2019-09-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Test the coolant for combustion gas. PPI at a good garage should include that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 10, 2019 8:21:10 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Assuming he did not run it hot and cracked the head. > >On 9/10/2019 7:18 PM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Looks pretty good for a 201

2019-09-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
New t-stat, you're golden. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 10, 2019 7:43:43 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >Too bad it’s not a 2.6. > >1988 Mercedes Benz 190 E > >https://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/d/bucyrus-1988-mercedes-benz-190/6975631086.html > > >Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] NOT Glasses POWER LIFT GATE

2019-09-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
In the Navy, weight-bearing equipment like a hoist was tested at double the rated weight, for some specified period of time. If one could determine the test standard used to certify the lift gate, then read that standard, you would know the margin. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 10,

Re: [MBZ] OT Chlorine

2019-09-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Reminds me, I've still got two Mercedes air bags to age test. Did some cleaning in the garage, found them and your air tools for flooring, chop saw. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 10, 2019 2:49:10 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Careful of mixing bleach and stuff like

Re: [MBZ] Houston, we have some problems...

2019-09-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
ssion to be sure the head isnt too warped and >the >> gasket is ok. >> >> >> >> On Mon, Sep 9, 2019, 9:28 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> > I had a water pump promptly die in a 123 car, when I ran i

Re: [MBZ] Houston, we have some problems...

2019-09-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I had a water pump promptly die in a 123 car, when I ran it for a few days with water. Don't know if there pump died from water (lack of lubrication?) or if it was simply time for the pump to die. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 10, 2019 12:06:02 AM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Patriotic salt proofing

2019-09-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I need that for my next boat trailer. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 9, 2019 8:14:51 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >On Thu, 15 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Anyone have any experience with this product? >> http://saltproofing.com/Bonneville/

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Given that it is supposed to work with the remote, which implies a computer controls the circuit that activates the motor or solenoid, the problem may not be simple. Do you have a wiring diagram? Does the computer control the relay? Can you access the relay socket, and maybe test the wires

Re: [MBZ] 190D cruise control strangeness

2019-09-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Your amplifier board still has issues. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 7, 2019 5:30:24 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >I took it for a longer drive probably 15 miles or so and it does seem >to be doing as described. Sometimes it does seem like it holds speed >longer then

Re: [MBZ] Gas Cap Problem

2019-09-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Run some temporary wires to be sure, or test for zero ohms for the wire run. If the wires run through a door hinge accordion joint, that would be your prime suspect for a breaking point. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 7, 2019 4:00:12 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: >No

Re: [MBZ] new stealer source online

2019-09-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks for sharing those guys! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 7, 2019 11:46:21 AM EDT, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: >Cool. > >A lot of places are doing that in Ebay also. They email you a day later >and >offer you w0 or 30% off because you watched the item. > >I found this

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Top Tier Diesel

2019-09-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Our Costco is just a couple miles away, and for certain things in their food and clothing, the quality and price are not matched anywhere in town. Only one car in our household (until I get the cabriolet going) that uses gasoline, but the numbers still add up. Plus they have free food samples

Re: [MBZ] OT Dorian Damage

2019-09-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
So you reset the UPS breaker, and it works? That's the best fix, free and fast. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 7, 2019 11:22:02 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >Power was on, the UPS breaker tripped sometime after I plugged it into >the wall. Weird. > >--FT >Sent from

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Top Tier Diesel

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
We had same issue, previously there was only one Costco about forty minutes away, too far and we only went a couple times a year. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 6, 2019 9:29:16 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >They're far enough away that I'd just get glasses there and maybe

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Top Tier Diesel

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dan has it, we bought the higher cost executive membership, I think $110, which also gives points for all your purchase. If you exceed 110 points in a year, next membership is paid for. We also use their cash-back Visa card, the cash back balance is up to $664 or so, in less than a year.

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Top Tier Diesel

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll second that, customer service is very important at Costco. They are extra friendly to non-members to draw you in. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 6, 2019 8:03:50 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: >Give them a call. IME their customer service is highly responsive. >

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Philip: Pretty sure that is a hole in the cap, and also the bottom seems to be split open right at the edge, below the hole. Craig: yes, planning to replace ALL THE CAPS (or my Pistons will MELT!) (channeling Marshall Booth, RIP). -- Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] SL retrieval

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Another good report. Thought about putting some cars in a nearby parking ramp, but worry about someone breaking in. Mount Plastic has too many parasites. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 6, 2019 4:58:31 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Earlier I walked down to the shopping

Re: [MBZ] OT Dorian Damage

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Gorgeous day here, 87 F and 57% humidity. Perfect for storm cleanup. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Batteries are know good used, series circuit so 24v set up. I can try charging the batteries back up and load test them a bit. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 6, 2019 12:37:20 PM EDT, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Meade wrote: > >> I've got a dead CyberPower 1350VA UPS, model

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
a borescope? >> >> Greg >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of >Max Dillon via Mercedes >> Sent: Friday, September 06, 2019 8:10 AM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Cc: Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
ilto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max >Dillon via Mercedes >Sent: Friday, September 06, 2019 8:10 AM >To: Mercedes Discussion List >Cc: Max Dillon >Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries > >Well I want to be able to close the case too, preferably wi

Re: [MBZ] OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Who you callin' a user!? I r an engineer! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 6, 2019 11:27:09 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >WARNING:  NOT USER SERVICEABLE > >--FT > >On 9/6/19 11:09 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Well I want to be able

Re: [MBZ] OT CyberPower UPS won't charge batteries

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well I want to be able to close the case too, preferably with out using glue or screws or patches etc. I may just bite the bullet and cut it up a bit with a Dremel tool. Really hate to do that. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 6, 2019 10:58:10 AM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Dorian Damage

2019-09-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
ne is wet, surfact tension of the water droplets will keep the >drops >attached. > >On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 3:40 PM Craig via Mercedes > >wrote: > >> On Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:43:12 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> > Here's a couple pics.

Re: [MBZ] Dorian mostly past SC, Wilmington NC getting it now

2019-09-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Now Wilton is getting some rain and wind. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 5, 2019 7:11:12 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >The fellows in the lowlands now have noticable off-shore winds, but it >won't last too much longer. > >Glad to hear they made it through OK. > > >Craig

[MBZ] Fwd: Your message to Mercedes awaits moderator approval

2019-09-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Can I get an assist? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC Original Message From: mercedes-ow...@okiebenz.com Sent: September 5, 2019 3:44:27 PM EDT To: dillonm...@gmail.com Subject: Your message to Mercedes awaits moderator approval Your mail to 'Mercedes' with the subject Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT Dorian Damage

2019-09-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wind is pretty much done, lots of very small debris from the flora. Still raining, only damage seems to be leaky roof (sheet rock damaged inside) and a leaky window. Already started claim with Insco. Clean up will be heavy work. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 5, 2019 3:09:05 PM

Re: [MBZ] Dorian on tybee

2019-09-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Glad to hear it, we are still getting good wind, unstable power. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 5, 2019 1:28:22 PM EDT, Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: >Folks > >We survived Dorian on tybee island > >NO FLOODING!! Half the island is without power but

Re: [MBZ] W123 euro headlight help

2019-09-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Manfred, I was half joking about the video, probably faster to find his number and call him. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 4, 2019 4:02:57 PM EDT, MG via Mercedes wrote: >I haven't seen a video about that so will do a >search. I didn't think of looking for his profile. >Will do

Re: [MBZ] OT Dorian starting

2019-09-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Still have power here. Still need to secure some missile hazards. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 4, 2019 9:12:38 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >Outer rain band tstorms just started a few minutes ago. Power just went >out. Tree branch must have hit the wires coming

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Only a small load, a circular saw. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 3, 2019 5:34:10 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >On 03/09/2019 4:29 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Sparky started on the first pull. >> >> >Did you try running Sparky under

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
parked in the driveway? > >--FT > >On 9/3/19 3:03 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Last storm, there were some pretty shady characters that started >cruising our neighborhood after most had evacuated, so that is also >incentive to stay put unless life and li

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Last outside window boards are up. Now test Sparkly the generator, then address the outside missile hazards. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
get those translucent panels that Dan posted a few years ago, much lighter and actually pass light. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 3, 2019 12:40:53 PM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >On 03/09/2019 11:23 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Probably about

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
County generator parked in the driveway? > >--FT > >On 9/3/19 3:03 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Last storm, there were some pretty shady characters that started >cruising our neighborhood after most had evacuated, so that is also >incentive to stay put unle

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
uld not be stopped by the ply/OSB >so I’ll just live with that risk and deal with any consequences. > >My concern is now the tidal surge and rainfall on top of that given my >location. > >I’ll report back Friday... > >--FT >Sent from iPhone > >> On Sep 3, 2019, at 12:2

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
t; >mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> That sounds better. >> Good luck! >> Gerry >> >> On Tue, 03 Sep 2019 00:00:06 -0400 >> Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> >> > Yes, Governor was on the news, got a robo call from State emergency >&

Re: [MBZ] Clockworks

2019-09-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
My '87 124 clock is good, as is '95. Only instrument problem is the '95 tachometer which only reads about 50% of true RPM. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT H. Dorian

2019-09-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, Governor was on the news, got a robo call from State emergency manager, got emergency alert on cell, got text message from my insco, got email from Mom (phone call maybe tomorrow, hafta answer that one). Even Google is in on the game, when I open Google maps it has a hurricane warning.

Re: [MBZ] Old Man Tan - But Look at the Interior!!

2019-09-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice catch. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 2, 2019 6:58:03 PM EDT, "Mark E. Peneguy via Mercedes" wrote: >Coming out of my lurking stage for this... > >Regarding the 1966 250 Coupe https://www.ebay.com/itm/264449050981, for > >fun (and since I'm so used to doing it when I get

Re: [MBZ] OT Myers Jet pump

2019-09-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That sounds rather discouraging, but maybe if you take it to a local hardware store that sells Myers pumps, there will be a seasoned citizen that knows what parts from other pumps will fit. I found that expertise after I spent hours figuring out how to assemble the electric motor. Will try to

Re: [MBZ] Old Man Tan - But Look at the Interior!!

2019-09-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, SWMBO says the interior is emerald green. I say it should have plates that say "it's all about the money". Gold outside, green (cash) inside. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 2, 2019 3:27:45 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Nice. I like that. > >-D > > >> On Sep 2, 2019,

Re: [MBZ] Floyd and Friends Storm Wagon

2019-09-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Check you data stations in style! Soaking of, need any more zip ties or bungee cords? I stocked up at Walmart today. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 2, 2019 8:49:20 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >Correct. I need it. > >--FT >Sent from iPhone > >> On Sep 2, 2019, at

Re: [MBZ] OT. Well that was easy

2019-09-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice. Bought some ethanol free fuel for mine just now, going to test it later tonight or tomorrow. Natives are getting restless, could feel the tension in the air at the store. Confirmed Wally World is out of TP, milk, and water. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 2, 2019 5:03:07 PM

Re: [MBZ] Heading for Trump Castle

2019-09-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll wait another couple days before thinking about boarding up. If it passes by off shore, we'll be on the weaker side, so I'm still inclined to carry on the normal routine. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On September 1, 2019 11:22:32 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >I’m

Re: [MBZ] DORIAN FORECAST IS A MESS

2019-08-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hmm... My rule of thumb is to evacuate for anything over a Cat 2. Have to start getting more serious about that possiblity now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 31, 2019 6:50:26 AM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >Yep. Lookin like. Bah. > >--FT >Sent from iPhone > >> On Aug

Re: [MBZ] 201 service manual

2019-08-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
It is free online from MB, Star Tek Info. Don't have link handy, but it is really clunky because it is just like the CD version with the awkward and slow interface. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 30, 2019 9:53:10 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Does anybody have a

Re: [MBZ] What do you think? 2000 Mercedes Benz E430 - $1000

2019-08-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Replace the capacitors, re-flow the solder joints, flip. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 30, 2019 5:48:48 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >The car doesn’t upshift after 40 mph. Not sure what the problem is. But > >engine is strong. That’s why the price is so low because it has

Re: [MBZ] Some things you might find under the hood at okie acres

2019-08-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yep, that's one ugly cat. https://www.thoughtco.com/thmb/vvHfnMzLamOVHszTJoYMbYXfPww=/640x488/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(15):strip_icc()/possum_poster-58b8c9673df78c353c20c146.jpg -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 30, 2019 9:06:40 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Rick dodge sprinter travels

2019-08-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Very nice! Sounds like a great deal. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 29, 2019 2:25:35 AM EDT, Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: >Folks, > >I flew to Philadelphia yesterday and rode an Uber and a train to >Lancaster and picked up the rusty sprinter from my

Re: [MBZ] bio diesel

2019-08-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Ooh, you're right! 'Nother reason to be critical. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 28, 2019 7:01:14 PM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: >What about road taxes for electric vehicles? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - Adjustable Beds

2019-08-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Beware the mattress salesman! The mark up is HUGE! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 28, 2019 6:15:50 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Giving some serious thought to getting a king size (dual mattress) >adjustable bed. Don’t want heat, massage, any of that froo-froo stuff, >just a

Re: [MBZ] I will be looking at this 191kmi 1980to 240D tomorrow

2019-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Don't be greedy! How many 123 cars do you need! Even Floyd only has two. I test drove a 240D once, it overheated. Didn't buy it. -- Max Dillon, with 3 124 cars Charleston SC On August 27, 2019 9:03:25 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: >Yes that LF fender does look darker. I am

Re: [MBZ] wanted: w124 red SRS connector

2019-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
He told me he could send >one >awhile ago but I think he forgot. We are on our third email exchange >about >it now. > >On Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 4:31 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > >wrote: > >> David Hendy, on both peach parts and Benz World, is usually parting a >124

Re: [MBZ] wanted: w124 red SRS connector

2019-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
David Hendy, on both peach parts and Benz World, is usually parting a 124 car, I'll bet he can get it for you. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 27, 2019 7:27:46 PM EDT, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: >Thanks Craig. That's the red plug I need. > > > >On Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 3:45 PM

Re: [MBZ] 220SE on BaT

2019-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Very nice, congrats! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 27, 2019 2:32:58 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >I nearly soiled myself. > >-D > > > >> On Aug 27, 2019, at 2:28 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: >> >> Well, that escalated quickly. >>

Re: [MBZ] 722.3 trans

2019-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think you have your answer, clean and re-seal, install and operational test. We'll be looking forward to your full report! One of those threads recommended soda blasting to clean, it absorbs the oil and grease and falls off, but gentle on the transmission. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On

Re: [MBZ] 722.3 trans

2019-08-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
There is a thread on peach parts that documents a 722.? rebuild, either a .3 or a .4. Rebuild kit was only $150 or so, and the ATSG rebuild manual was sufficient. I think the fellow fabricated any special tools he needed from wood, his first time into an auto trans, and all it took was loads

Re: [MBZ] 11k with a 124

2019-08-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That is criminally dumb! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 25, 2019 10:14:41 AM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >A dummy on fakebook is towing a Uhaul box trailer with a 124 wagon. He >says it’s 11k lbs, car and trailer I’m sure. I wonder how long the >tranny in that car will last.

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a Kleb Car!

2019-08-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Green! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 25, 2019 6:56:46 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/lakeland-mercedes-benz-sel-69/6963579851.html > >That would surely tart things up significantly at Okie Acres! > >-D > > >

Re: [MBZ] EPC Question

2019-08-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Ahh, 'tis a simple piece of metal, rust resistant and bent to shape. Fabricate? May be put a "wanted to buy" post on the forums (Peach Parts and Benz World) with that picture, see if anyone is parting a car. David Hendy has a regular dismantling operation it seems, maybe contact him directly.

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

2019-08-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Kaleb has bid it up to $5100. I think he'll go as high as $10k. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 23, 2019 8:58:15 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: >What is bid now? > >Dwight Giles Jr. >Wickford RI > >On Fri, Aug 23, 2019, 7:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > >wrote: > >> Thanks,

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

2019-08-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Jaime, so door gap is ok? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 22, 2019 7:42:52 AM EDT, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: >That hose hanging down from the front of the car is just the radiator >overflow. It’s sloppy but easy to trim. The rest of the car looks >decent, >if a bit

Re: [MBZ] Pre-glow relay

2019-08-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
rote: >Jim Cathey would already have done it. ;) >Inspect the board for bad solder joints while you're there... >Curt > >Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > >On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:31 AM, Max Dillon via >Mercedes wrote: Died in my '95 E300 >(124.131).  One day after

[MBZ] Pre-glow relay

2019-08-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Died in my '95 E300 (124.131). One day after starting the car, the glow light came on while I was driving, and stayed on until I disconnected both plugs from the relay. Since then, the relay only works about 2 of every 3 tries. All the glow plugs test fine (measuring current). Replaced the

Re: [MBZ] I had a hitchhiker this morning

2019-08-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Tree frog. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 21, 2019 10:35:06 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > >Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] FAkeBuch Genjus foren

2019-08-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well said. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 21, 2019 2:06:37 PM EDT, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: >I thought those who frequent the site would enjoy the view Uncle Tom >has about the collective IQ of posters > >https://youtu.be/Ku46HXegE6c > >clay > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

2019-08-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yep, exposure to sunlight and oxygen does wonders to improve stinky organic things, politicians included. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 21, 2019 6:18:21 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >It only smells for a day or two. They spread manure on the field across >the road from my

Re: [MBZ] 24 Hours of d'Lemons

2019-08-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Rusty SEC. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 20, 2019 11:10:27 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Which one of the fleet should I enter? > >-R > >On 8/19/19 5:43 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> Mark your calendar Floyd! ___

Re: [MBZ] 24 Hours of d'Lemons

2019-08-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Mark your calendar Floyd! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 19, 2019 3:26:43 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >https://24hoursoflemons.com/blog/concours-dlemons-half-assed-detailing/ >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com > >To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This Never Gets Old

2019-08-18 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll bet that the plastic piece is broken, that connects the glass to the car that rides up and down the track. The motor pulls a wire around to move the car. You can purchase the plastic piece, drill out the rivet holding the old, install the new with a small bolt and nut. I think the piece

Re: [MBZ] Vacuum pump...

2019-08-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
No. Bad booster? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 16, 2019 9:31:00 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >...Will be destroyed by a bad master cylinder. > > >--- >This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >https://www.avg.com > > >___

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
o more difficult to use. >> >> >> On 16/08/2019 8:40 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: >> > Silicon seal in white? >> > >> > MG >> > >> > Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >> >> I'm considering it. >> >> >> >> Wh

Re: [MBZ] Caulk closed the sunroof?

2019-08-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
> Silicon seal in white? >> >> MG >> >> Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: >>> I'm considering it. >>> >>> White Whale water works saga, you may recall, I had sealed the >>> sunroof opening with tape, and found the water entry only occurred

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