Re: [MBZ] Toy tractor loader

2021-05-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Fun! Max Dillon Charleston SC May 12, 2021 8:29:09 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > I finally decided to get the Little Buck Loader for my garden tractor. It > works surprisingly well actually. I was going to buy a piranha tooth blade > for it so I can do more digging but the lead time o

Re: [MBZ] OT: small two-stroke engine question

2021-05-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
A plugged air filter would cause a rich condition, but when my 4-stroke mower has a plugged air filter it does the surging thing. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 13, 2021 8:01:11 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > 4 strokes surge when running lean. > They stumble lean, the governor open the throttle

Re: [MBZ] Nice Color

2021-05-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks nice! Max Dillon Charleston SC May 13, 2021 7:42:05 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/milwaukee-1987-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/7321269687.html > > > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list a

Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

2021-05-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Another engine health test: used oil analysis.  Make sure you find a lab that tells you the soot load number. You could also post a video of a 0 to 100 KPH run to show the engine power. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 17, 2021 12:06:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > I'm moving toward a de

Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

2021-05-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
One of the commands I was assigned to had one very similar to this, and it only got driven a couple times a year.  In four years, never an issue other than the batteries, because they'd go flat from lack of use.  A few times we just had to charge them up, but one year they didn't pass a load tes

Re: [MBZ] Left rear subframe mount rebuilt

2021-05-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
How did you locate the new mount in the identical spot?  Did you make some kind of rig to measure the old mount location so you could identify new position? Max Dillon Charleston SC May 19, 2021 2:57:27 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > On my, formerly Dwight’s, 1990 300D 2.5 Turbo. > >

Re: [MBZ] I think I need a 108 at Okie acres

2021-05-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
A few years ago my dad had one and sold it, I think he got about $3500.  Had non-original wrong color seats, but was otherwise solid with no rust.  This guy paid way too much, but he makes a good point, these are overall under valued. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 19, 2021 4:59:26 PM Kaleb Str

Re: [MBZ] Nanny car adventure

2021-05-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nanny-cleanse, I love it.  Could be marketed as therapy to aging boomers.  "Surrender your smart phone / watch, put on this helmet.  Get into your choice of the pre-1995 cars parked over there, drive the closed course circuit at the speed of your choice for at least three hours.  Return here, pu

Re: [MBZ] Must See!! A SURE STEAL! - $8,500

2021-05-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe 4500, given the low miles, but probably not even that.  In addition to the broken hood star, the "diesel" lettering on the trunk is falling off, so somebody has neglected this car.  White with a grey interior, a tad exciting for my taste... Max Dillon Charleston SC May 20, 2021 9:13:12

Re: [MBZ] Left rear subframe mount rebuilt

2021-05-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
gs with new > ones once it’s all painted. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 20, 2021, at 8:48 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> How did you locate the new mount in the identical spot?  Did you make some >> kind of rig to measure the old m

Re: [MBZ] Max this is like the $600 wagon -- 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320, $4, 500

2021-05-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wow, hope they get their price.  Not selling mine yet, but hmmm... Max Dillon Charleston SC May 21, 2021 5:16:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > You're sitting on a gold gold mine > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3615195515252697 > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] retired Swiss Military “Wolf” G Wagen. Diesel engine,1991 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,$26,900

2021-05-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice, wonder if it has AC. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 23, 2021 11:52:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Def not a Poseurmobile and has your gun racks built right in between the > seats. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/400166754363731 > > -- > --FT > > _

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D · Sedan 4D. $800

2021-05-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Could be a good deal. Seller's Description This car was garaged kept it's whole life. Very clean. Somehow my brother was trying to remove the disc changer and burned a wire. I just don't have time to repair the car. The car ran great everything worked cold air and all that. He removed some of t

Re: [MBZ] “Ran when parked”

2021-05-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is this at Okie Acres? Max Dillon Charleston SC May 26, 2021 9:14:19 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] OT insurance, full coverage or no?

2021-05-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'd say depends on the drivers too.  Youngish may mean expensive insurance, but the driver has matured and can drive and care for a decent car.  25 years old is a number that the insco used to use as the arbitrary dividing line, may still be. I would not carry full coverage on a $5k car, but I

Re: [MBZ] Lug nuts

2021-05-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Could have been much worse.  Who inherits okie Acres, in the event of your demise? Max Dillon Charleston SC May 29, 2021 8:47:21 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I mounted 4 brand new tires to the trailer last night. Earlier today while on > a trip to retrieve a 80 300SD parts car I observe

Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

2021-05-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
These have the rod bender engine.  Max Dillon Charleston SC May 31, 2021 4:00:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Is that one of the years that had the bad wiring? But I maybe by now it > would have had to have been dealt with if it's still on the road? > > Allan > > > Kaleb Striplin via Me

Re: [MBZ] Lots of maintenance done at MB dealership. 2009 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG - $7, 500 (Fort Mill)

2021-06-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That looks like a great deal, but insurance is probably a killer. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 2, 2021 9:08:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Price is not too unreasonable, looks nice, a lot of fun > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-mill-2009-mercedes-benz-e63-amg/7330429372.ht

Re: [MBZ] USPS in action

2021-06-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'd visit my local post office with that print out and ask what's up. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 4, 2021 3:49:42 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Ordered a part for my Karmann Ghia last week from a seller in NC. Here > is the tracking history. > > NC -> Cincinnati -> St. Louis -> Memphis ->

Re: [MBZ] Looking for an ML?

2021-06-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I thought that all the early (all 163) versions are 4matic, but not badged (don't need no stinking badges!).  Later models offered the choice, RWD or 4matic (badges, look for the stinking badges!). Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 5, 2021 11:03:25 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > I may be going nut

Re: [MBZ] Nice ML for Poos 2001 Mercedes ML320 Nice Condition - $3, 997 (raleigh)

2021-06-05 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Why does it have to be black? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 5, 2021 2:56:20 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Cloth seat inserts, interesting.  Looks very clean and well-cared for, not > too crazy miles.  Price is kinda high but in this market that is not too > crazy I guess > > https://ralei

Re: [MBZ] 124 95E320

2021-06-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sounds about right.  Check the steering idler arm bushing for play.  Check steering damper too.  Unfortunately the steering gear box may be the culprit, which looks like a real pain to rebuild that. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 7, 2021 4:02:02 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > And Marzaydees

Re: [MBZ] Did I get the deal of the century? 642 rod knocking magically cured?

2021-06-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sell it quick! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 6, 2021 10:59:06 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > So against my better judgement I bought this 2009 ML320 Bluetec today for > $1k.  Guy who owned it said he had the oil changed about 2 years ago (truck > has been sitting since), then left for a 4

Re: [MBZ] Cheap Chinese lifts

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Why the price increases?  Hmmm, have to take that discussion to Okietalk... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 8, 2021 8:15:27 PM G Mann via Mercedes : > Check the price of steel over the past 60 days. Steel has risen in price > over 150%. That, along with the price of fuel, which impacts ship fuel,

Re: [MBZ] Seems cheap for a diesel 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 BLUETEC Sedan 4D, $5, 600

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Kaleb picks those up for a grand. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 9, 2021 3:17:34 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Looks fairly decent, 132kmi > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/523866422307140 > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] My Friends Last Ride

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice, that's a worthy last ride. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 9, 2021 3:26:56 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Wow. When did hearses become so fancy? > > AZBob > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is the color black or dark blue? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 9, 2021 3:29:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > A little high for the miles but looks fairly decent, could probably negotiate > to something a little more reasonable. > > --FT > > On 6/9/21 3:10 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrot

Re: [MBZ] Froggy

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
How did she get your number? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 9, 2021 7:35:19 PM Clay via Mercedes : > got off a long call with the gal who purchased the SL.  Nice to know that it > was going to somebody who will take extra care and keep the car on the road.  > She was pretty stoked to get all th

Re: [MBZ] Yesterday was...

2021-06-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
A few weeks ago, I was following a Porch Boxster.  Older grey haired couple, top down.  Speed limit was 40, I was probably going about 45 and coming up on them from behind. The light turned yellow, I stepped on the gas, he stepped on his brakes.  He stopped midway through the intersection, bloc

Re: [MBZ] Was a reliable car…

2021-06-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
NOW it has a cold air intake! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 13, 2021 10:15:59 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > 1978 Mercedes 300D > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-peters-1978-mercedes-300d/7334143101.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] More on the 722.9/04E500 TCM/CP

2021-06-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Can you contact the EBay seller and confer over phone?  Gives you a chance to get a feel for their level of competence. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 15, 2021 3:37:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > I've been kinda trolling around trying to figure this thing out, to swap in a > new TCM/condu

Re: [MBZ] After sitting at Okie acres for a few years…

2021-06-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Powerful strong tin worms down there... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 16, 2021 9:57:15 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] What am I looking at here? 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D, $4, 500

2021-06-16 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Wheels alone worth 4500... The little flags fell off the front fenders, Boss Man won't be happy... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 16, 2021 9:42:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Where is the front of the car? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341351744150909 > > -- > --FT > > _

Re: [MBZ] it’s it the prettiest on the outside 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D,$6,000

2021-06-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Missing "not the" before prettiest... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 17, 2021 12:29:59 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > it has a OM617 Diesel engine with a turbo on it. It does not go above 60 > because it needs new tires and then it will go faster I’ve gotten up 110 with > it but the car shak

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300D - 147k miles - $1,000

2021-06-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That needs to be investigated. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 17, 2021 7:23:26 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > No pics. "New paint required" > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-mercedes/7337950812.html > > Allan > > ___ > http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] GL amp draw

2021-06-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That's almost half an amp!  Way too high... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 19, 2021 11:11:14 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > On the ex Hoovie GL if the car sits for 3-4 days or so without being started > battery is too low to start. I am checking amp draw right now and pic is what > I am get

Re: [MBZ] OT ‘11 Roller

2021-06-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I guess they don't build that quality any more... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 19, 2021 6:17:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I popped by C&c this morning just as it was ending. I forgot about it but > went to the bank there so got out for a minute. Saw this old Roller there and > the

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear brake hard lines

2021-06-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well what else would you connect a break petal to?  Gotta use something that breaks! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 25, 2021 3:43:28 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > The break line broke and he loosed his break calibers and break petal > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jun 25, 2021, at

Re: [MBZ] $1200ML500 722.9 tranny

2021-06-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Find the leak... Maybe add some dye to help with that? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 27, 2021 4:02:04 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Had approximately 1L, if that, of fluid in the pan. Hardly any came out the > drain hole and not a lot more when I dropped the pan. Burned and nasty.  >

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe I should follow your lead and buy some jalopy from Hoovie? The AC was not working and I knew that going into the deal.  But now that you mention it, one of the glow plugs has died, so I need to do that job now.  Dan's son or the previous owner had just paid for that job, there was a rece

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Maybe I'll trade you some AC work for part of the cost for one of your MLs, you've got too many you know. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 28, 2021 6:23:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > I'll buy you a beer to be my AC tech.  Hell maybe a six pack. > > --FT > > On 6/28/21 5:49 PM, Meade Dillo

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I think Pierre has an opinion on that, you can probably guess. His advice was too make sure you got the proper manifold o-rings for the GM compressor, they have some metal in them. I think you can get standard GM compressor and flip the rear cap around to make the oil flow correct for the upsid

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Agree, but if you can get through another season or two without pulling the dash, that's a good thing. I think cliplight is the brand name? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 28, 2021 8:20:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > I've always been told they are a bandaid at best. Permanent repair of a le

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
e > learned since that they are suboptimal. > > Kleb’s just miffed because I sold you the car and he missed out on the deal. > > -D > > On Jun 28, 2021, at 8:42 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > Maybe I should follow

Re: [MBZ] AC work this past weekend

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
d that Beru were considered far > better and longer lasting. > > I used antiseize on them and reamed them. > > -D > > On Jun 28, 2021, at 8:50 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > Ah, well there's been at least two

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D in the Raleigh LKQ

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Pulling a head is no fun of you're solo, BTDT, still have the head in storage.  Summer temps in Charleston SC, probably was close to heat stroke by the time I was done.  I did get the head, injectors, and injection pump.  Probably going to install that head on the engine from Wilton's sedan some

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Weather Radar

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
No.  I do like Windy, but the mobile app only goes back 1 hour. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 29, 2021 1:38:44 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > Does anyone know of a weather radar site that shows more than the last hour > of precipitation movement? > > Rick > ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1952 Hudson Hornet

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
My dad had a '48 Hudson that he sold a few years ago.  North Dakota car, not a bit of rust, totally original.  Ran just fine, it was his summer cruiser for a few years.  When he was ready to sell, I tried to convince him to give BaT a try, sent him an auction where a similar car sold for over $1

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D in the Raleigh LKQ

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Probably totalled by the INSCO, now a salvage title, owner dumped it.  Sad.  Minor fender bender to my '95 124 resulted in total, salvage title.  Damage to front left fender, front bumper, signal light.  That was enough to total the car. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 29, 2021 2:14:26 PM Jack C

Re: [MBZ] '85 TD

2021-06-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
When were you in Florida?  When will you pass by Carolina again?  I feel left out Ok, so you've identified one possibility, bad switch.  I don't think this could be a clogged intake. Other possibility: turbo waste gate failed, and you do indeed have an over boost condition, and your Piston

Re: [MBZ] Slightly scuffed 2003 ML320 - 145k miles - $2,500

2021-07-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Scuffing due to... Naval maneuvers?  Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 1, 2021 4:15:33 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2003-mercedes-benz-ml-obo/7344836348.html > > Allan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Texas Kaleb

2021-07-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yeah my experience is that about one in ten of the car-part sellers are actually interested.  I've bought some low dollar stuff, 100 bucks or so, but I had to email and call a lot of places. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 30, 2021 5:00:11 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > Same experience with

Re: [MBZ] "balance shaft" problem M272/M273 engines

2021-07-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You probably know this, hyper-v is the windows version of a virtual machine. Can you save off your date, delete win 10 and reinstall? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 2, 2021 11:09:40 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes : > I bought a set of DVDs like that for my '06 E350 Gasser - it runs on VMWare > an

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

2021-07-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Those have a cult following, so should be an easy sell, fixed or not. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2021 12:10:16 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Well that didn't last long. Element transmission quit on me again today. > Fortunately I was able to roll off the road in a safe place and call s

Re: [MBZ] Lb7 injectors

2021-07-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Check the timing chains for stretch? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2021 9:50:51 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > While I have the valve covers off I also need to adjust the valves. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 3, 2021, at 8:28 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Strong

Re: [MBZ] W124 window gremlins

2021-07-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Swap switches left to right to test those, assuming the other rear window works. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 3, 2021 6:49:54 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > Fuse was checked and replaced. No difference. To be clear, the old switch > also stopped working entirely before we replaced with

Re: [MBZ] OT: Element dead again

2021-07-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You will have a blast doing that, with some help from your son.  Removal and installation will probably be the worst part, and once done it will last another 100k miles at least. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 4, 2021 2:23:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > Been watching some YouTube. Tear dow

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Weather Radar

2021-07-07 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
't tried it on a phone - > screen is too small to be useful. > > On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 1:01 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> No.  I do like Windy, but the mobile app only goes back 1 hour. >> >> Max Dillon >> Cha

Re: [MBZ] OT Web Browser Privacy

2021-07-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
True, ultimately the expectation of privacy on the internet is an illusion.  Doesn't mean I'm going to parade naked in front of a webcam, so finding that balance of reasonable practical measures while behaving with prudence is the goal. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 8, 2021 7:02:21 PM Floyd Th

Re: [MBZ] OT? - AMG Mustang

2021-07-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Have a lot more to do, to make up for all those small block Chevy conversions... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 9, 2021 11:26:38 AM OK Don via Mercedes : > https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/check-out-this-1969-ford-mustang-with-the-mercedes-amg-dna-ar192196.html > > -- > OK Don > > "Whenev

Re: [MBZ] Yellow 6spd 2001 MERCEDES SLK 320 - $11,900 (CLOVER)

2021-07-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Stop and say hello in your way by! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 10, 2021 9:27:24 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > Very nice. > > -D > >> On Jul 10, 2021, at 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/clover-2001-mercedes-slk-320/7348511292.

Re: [MBZ] Quick Flip For Dan?

2021-07-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I remember looking at a sales chart about ten or fifteen years ago.  The C500 was faster than the E55.  Haven't seen many C500s around, but this might be equivalent. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 12, 2021 2:24:27 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > And I do mean quick. A V8 in that car should scoo

Re: [MBZ] What could go wrong — 2000 Disco

2021-07-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Andrew's favorite colour scheme!  Relive your youth in Fiji... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 12, 2021 8:20:04 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/192333866169795/ > > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > ___ > http://www

Re: [MBZ] Lb7 injectors

2021-07-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
It's still smoking? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 12:10:59 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I forgot to mention I finished up the injector replacement on the Duramax. > After I bled the system I cranked on it and it fired right up after about 30 > seconds. I expected to have to cra

Re: [MBZ] W124 300D rough running / tachometer

2021-07-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, something is stopping the computer that controls the idle speed and the tachometer. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 10:09:01 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes : > Crank position sensor is bad or the connection behind the head is corroded.  > Runs rough because it's on the mechanical

Re: [MBZ] Lb7 injectors

2021-07-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bravo! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 7:55:10 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > It’s NOT smoking. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 13, 2021, at 2:42 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It's still smoking? >> >> Max

Re: [MBZ] Quick Flip For Dan?

2021-07-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
e55's 500hp and 500 ft lb of torque > with those numbers. > > On Mon, Jul 12, 2021, 8:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> 302 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 339 pounds-feet of torque at 4250 rpm >> >> -_FT >>

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 - 190k miles - $1,800

2021-07-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Has to be "in hand" as well. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 13, 2021 7:00:44 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes : > I always look for a clear tittle. > > -D > >> On Jul 13, 2021, at 4:17 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Send tittle >> >> --FT >> >> On 7/12/21 8:50 PM, Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] Woman recovers her own stolen Benz

2021-07-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Probably already out on bail to combat systemic racism. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 16, 2021 7:21:42 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPN9vJf92Fs > > "You will never steal from me again" > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] The Mercedes-Benz 500 SEC AMG is pure '80s excess | The Next Big Thing w...

2021-07-18 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice, a grey grey market car. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 16, 2021 11:01:58 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Cool vid. I’m surprised the 560SEC was not featured > > https://youtu.be/cX4OP7Qo-zQ > > > Sent from my iPad > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sorry it's happening to you.  Time to contact the competitors and make a new deal? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 19, 2021 9:14:45 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Oh they are. This is about being acquired and new company trimming the fat. I > have a feeling they are going to try not having p

Re: [MBZ] Red death

2021-07-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Correct, if you believe in evolution, then it should be easy to understand that the virus will mutate (evolve) to become (a) more infectious and (b) less deadly.  Killing the host is not a good way to spread, just want to reproduce and spread.  Survival of the fittest.  The first wave of the ori

Re: [MBZ] Red death

2021-07-22 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
: > Apparently the delta variant is killing a higher percentage of young people > now. > > On Thu, Jul 22, 2021 at 11:40 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Correct, if you believe in evolution, then it should be easy to understand >>

Re: [MBZ] Nice 87 diesel wagon

2021-07-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 24, 2021 5:17:38 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-1987-mercedes-turbo-diesel/7354675301.html > > Sent from my iPad > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] 350SD arrives to Okie acres

2021-07-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is the fire car a 126 or a 140?  If both are 126 cars, that's a do-able do, but will require some time and patience to replace the fire damage. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 25, 2021 2:13:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Just returned from pickup up a 2 owner 91 350SD with 106k miles.  Ver

Re: [MBZ] ML320 diesel - 130k miles - $7,500

2021-07-25 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is that a straight six engine? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 25, 2021 3:07:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > It’s the same 642. Def didn’t start till 2009. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 25, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Wikipedia says the 2005-2009 M

Re: [MBZ] 84 TD $2k

2021-07-26 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Somebody needs to jump on this.  Looks to be rust free. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 26, 2021 8:13:22 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Could be a flip to the fakebook boys > > https://asheville.craigslist.org/cto/d/pisgah-forest-1984-mercedes-300td-wagon/7356644807.html > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Why do companies…

2021-07-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Randy, take it Okietalk, if you care to defend your position. Jul 28, 2021 11:51:22 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes : Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] Why do companies…

2021-07-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Say that again on Okietalk... Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 28, 2021 12:05:12 PM OK Don via Mercedes : > That's what he said, not what he did/does. > > On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 10:55 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Incorrect. Higher incomes, higher emplo

Re: [MBZ] Why do companies…

2021-07-28 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Correct, and the management is immoral and lacking in real solutions to their finance problems.  Seek a new employer, this stop gap won't solve the underlying problems. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 27, 2021 11:59:04 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > They want cheaper labor. > > > Rick > > Fr

Re: [MBZ] Temptation 93 300CE $2200

2021-07-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Is 177k miles about when a head gasket job is required on those? Knock off a grand and that could be a deal. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 28, 2021 3:55:37 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Looks fairly nice, same color as the 95E320, needs some work but doesn’t seem > too bad unless head

Re: [MBZ] So what would be a reasonable offer on this dead 05E320 wagon

2021-07-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Given the current rate of inflation under the Biden* regime and the supply chain disruptions caused by the scamdemic, I think $1500 would be generous. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 28, 2021 4:08:58 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I’m going to go take a look at it when I get back home. Bas

Re: [MBZ] OT Hoovie coming to Chastun area

2021-07-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Need some kind of customer reward plan, every meal counts as $1 toward your bid on Hoovie's next jalopy for sale Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 29, 2021 8:49:41 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > Yeah his dad and him too I guess > > -FT > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 29, 2021, at 5:40 A

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 6.8

2021-07-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Neat website! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 30, 2021 11:00:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > In which a guy builds a replica > > https://www.rotesau.co.za/ > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] My good deed for the day

2021-07-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
When she comes back with your batree, your condition will be that she and her family can thank you by promising to vote correctly from now on. Today during my ruck walk around the neighborhood, a black Discovery passed me a few times, and then finally stopped to ask directions.  I could tell fro

Re: [MBZ] 2 wagons

2021-07-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Now if they were green, go buy a lottery ticket. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 31, 2021 10:35:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > https://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/greenville-2005-mercedes-benz-class-500/7358598636.html > > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/d/greensboro-2005-mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT I’m pretty sure I need one of these OVERLAND EXTREME 8X8 RV CONVERSION

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hard to get more extreme than that! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 1, 2021 1:13:39 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > https://youtu.be/fCflS7HvVCE > > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Do you know anyone who bought a BaT car?

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I don't gamble, and I don't buy cars without an in-person look.  Too risky for a man of my means. 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] Abomination -- 1982 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $3,000

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Helps to roll more coal! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 2, 2021 11:38:37 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes : > The hot air intake on the turbo is a nice touch. > > > On Mon, Aug 2, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> WARNING EYE BLEACH REQUIRED!!! >> >> https://charlotte.craigsl

Re: [MBZ] Glow plugs loop style

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What's the cost of the kit to upgrade to the newer parallel style?  Kit includes the new relay and plugs. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 2, 2021 2:31:30 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > My brother’s 78 240D with series type plugs doesn’t start without excessive > cranking. The strip fuse a

Re: [MBZ] Injector nozzles?

2021-08-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You're complaining about rolling coal?  Flip to the Facebook folks... Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 2, 2021 10:14:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > So I had posted before about my 99 606 seems to smoke faintly at idle and > black smoke at full throttle.  It really that grey/white diesel smo

Re: [MBZ] Injector nozzles?

2021-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
> I guess I need to cut a hole in my hood also. > > Mileage is also down, or so it seems.  I have hit 31-32 a couple of times but > seems to be 28 most of the time.  Seems like it should be hitting 32 most of > the time. > > On 8/2/2021 9:43 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wro

[MBZ] OT Biden-speak

2021-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
This is funny!  Humor people, humor!  It's good for the soul... https://youtu.be/3HmFnp-jgfw 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: http:

Re: [MBZ] Der Sprinter wurde verkauft

2021-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sounds like the beginning of a great adventure! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 3, 2021 2:20:00 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes : > As of yesterday at 4:30 PM, I no longer have Der DoodleWagen. Lutgard will > now be serving a Russian family of 12 from Seattle, yes, EVERY SEAT TAKEN!!! > They’ll be m

Re: [MBZ] outstanding in its field -- 1976 Mercedes 250SL - $3,000

2021-08-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If a 450 is a 250, then would a 3000 be about 1700? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 3, 2021 9:56:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Interesting colors, take off a 0 and I would go for it > > No title necessary. Bill of sale only. > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/guyton-1976-mercedes-2

Re: [MBZ] 2001 ML, New Transmission

2021-08-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Worth a look.  Also worth a pre purchase inspection to see how well that transmission change was done, if it will start and run. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 4, 2021 11:23:27 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Might be good to attach a breathalyzer to? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > Beg

Re: [MBZ] Roof replacement and USAA

2021-08-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Has the cost of the materials gone up that much?  A few years ago I paid $12k for a very steep roof, architectural shingles, white so they are Energy Star, with full water and ice damn sheild on entire roof, and extra strapping for protection against hurricanes.  Basically I paid for every extra

Re: [MBZ] W124 wheels done

2021-08-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
They are gorgeous!  Thanks for sharing the name of that color. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 6, 2021 8:16:30 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes : > So the wheels I got from max which I had refinished in the wrong shade of > silver got redone. They finally used a BMW paint color which is in my op

Re: [MBZ] New SC HQ

2021-08-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like a good buy!  Let us know when you close the deal.  Too early to ask if I can store a car there? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 6, 2021 9:17:25 PM RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes : > Folks > > I guess this is going to be my new South Carolina Headquarters, HA > > I am apparently buying thi

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ghia notes

2021-08-06 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Well the good news is it only takes about 30 minutes to get the engine out, and another hour or two to split the engine block and see what's going on. I'm trying to remember what's at the other end of that push rod and I'm drawing a blank. Either the cup at the outer end is bad, or something is

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