Re: [MBZ] multi-purpose stalk on '84 300D

2014-09-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, these can be brought back to life with a good cleaning. On my 123 wagon, I removed the stalk and took it apart for cleaning, to restore the wiper function. End cap can be pried off. On my 124 sedan, the optical horn contacts are at the base of the stalk. Didn't have to remove it, just pop

Re: [MBZ] OT propane burners

2014-09-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Same here Larry, I've given up on our propane grill. Food tastes so much better cooked over charcoal, that's all we use now, and the little Weber grill fits in the garage quite nicely. I kept our gas grill operational for years, so we'd have something to cook over in the event of an extended

Re: [MBZ] loud motorcycles

2014-09-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Earnest, can't see your (helmeted) head, it's lost in the clouds I'm with you on the lights, in college I used to ride a bicycle at night often, front and rear generator-powered lights really didn't cut it, when the flashing LED lights came out, I mounted one on the back of the bike and

Re: [MBZ] 190D rear suspension

2014-09-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Curt, For the lower link (aka spring link) outer bushing, I've seen a write-up for making your own tool, but I wouldn't recommend it. I bought the Sir Tools version of the special tool, about $110 IIRC, it worked fine with one caveat: you must have it lined up perfectly straight, or you will

Re: [MBZ] commuting by bicycle

2014-09-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'm sure there is a metro stop or two near that park, why not use the metro? 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] Blinding breakes

2014-09-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, selecting the write caliber is key, but site pitcher and trigger squeeze (i.e. hitting your target) matters more. Two to the body, one to the head, leaves 'em dead every time, irregardless of caliper. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 15, 2014 1:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Oil leak gone?

2014-09-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
My bet is that the gravity field in his drive way has weakened, and if he parks somewhere else, oil will resume leaking. I've observed this phenomena before, a more typical manifestation is a mobile cancellation, which causes the car to get 40+ mpg and a side effect is that the air blows ICE

Re: [MBZ] Oil leak gone?

2014-09-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Then say a prayer of thanks, it is not our place to question the M1 gods... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 15, 2014 3:41 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: No. No time warps, no driveways on the moon!!! ___

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: N

2014-09-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Carbine? No no no, he used an ASSAULT RIFLE!!! If your local media had correctly identified the AR-15 as an ASSAULT RIFLE, Al Sharpton and CNN and all the rest could have breathlessly reported and agitated and stirred up the righteous we know better than you crowd, and distracted us all from the

Re: [MBZ] OT Re: Subject: Re: N assault

2014-09-16 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
One day I want to attend that event. How do I get invited? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 16, 2014 12:21 AM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I belong to a group here that meets about 2 times a year... Just for you.. a video of a meet last spring...

Re: [MBZ] At least one good choice

2014-09-16 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'd take the 126 oil burner over the gasser, and I don't have the over-size personal problem so I'll fit the Miata just fine. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] OT Beef liver (was Re: Carbine Digest, Vol 106, Issue 71)

2014-09-16 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Recipes? What is your preferred caliber for harvesting cows? Calves? Max Dillon, Charleston SC Pushing it again, lighten up people! On Sep 17, 2014 12:18 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If I had to choose between tripe and beef liver I would really stress

Re: [MBZ] OT: My website

2014-09-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That stinks! The information on your site is very popular among the MB online community, including this one. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 17, 2014 10:13 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well, _that_ was a waste of time. Our ISP decided, unilaterally, without

Re: [MBZ] OT but food for thought

2014-09-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Curt, I've asked several Iraqis point blank: did America do the right thing? The answer they gave me is Yes!. The Iraqis didn't throw us out, Barack Hussein Obama made it a campaign pledge to pull us out. Iraq very much wanted to negotiate an agreement for our troops to stay, it was Obama who

Re: [MBZ] We interrupt your politics to talk about: A cars air con

2014-09-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
On my '87 wagon, the engine rpm signal wasn't getting passed to the KLIMA relay via the main engine computer, so I ended up installing a bypass relay in place of the KLIMA relay. I lost transmission kick-down function and the compressor cut-off belt saving feature, but gained AC. Max Dillon,

[MBZ] OT only for US military their family

2014-09-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Navy Federal Credit Union is offering a one-year CD paying 5%. Limit is $5k per CD. They are calling it a Celebrate Certificate. If you're not already a member, you may only be eligible for a 3% rate, which is not too shabby either. If your savings account or emergency fund can allow some cash

[MBZ] OM603 exhaust log to turbo intake gasket

2014-09-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Dieselvolk, Installing new head on my '87 wagon. What would be a suitable sealant so I can re-use a metal gasket in a high-temperature application? Purchased the MB gasket kit, but it does not include the metal gasket for the joint where the exhaust manifold log (replacement for the soot

Re: [MBZ] OT - non-political B-52 tale - THE PATTON TAPE

2014-09-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I am sure you included the excerpt that goes something like Your job is not to die for your country, but to make the other poor bastard die for his country! Great movie. Twelve O'clock High goes well with it. On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 10:06 AM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Cub Cadet finale

2014-09-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Curt, What fluid would you use to fill your tractor tires? 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: Cub Cadet finale

2014-09-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Fall weather seems to be upon us here in the Low Country, didn't get warmer than high seventies yesterday, upper sixties at night. Our front yard oak has started dropping leaves, but none are turning yet. Beautiful day to work on the White Whale in the garage (installed lifters, cam shaft, chain

Re: [MBZ] OT: The 10 Happiest Countries

2014-09-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, somebody must be lying. I thought the reason why all those children from Guatemala and El Salvador were crossing our border was because those and other countries in Central America were such Hell holes... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 20, 2014 3:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] AC Leak

2014-09-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, get a sniffer, they can make quick diagnosis easy, especially a leaky evaporator. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 21, 2014 10:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Or use a sniffer ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Carnegie Mellon’s Smart Headlights Spare The Eyes Of Oncoming Drivers

2014-09-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks for sharing, that is very cool. 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: My website

2014-09-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Most excellent! 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the

Re: [MBZ] AC Leak

2014-09-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That is a problem, maybe THE problem... Bubbling oil? I'd add an ounce or two of oil to replace what may have been lost. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 21, 2014 1:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Interesting enough, I did notice that the low side service valve

Re: [MBZ] AC Leak

2014-09-22 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
On a 201 124, the expansion valve is under hood between bulkhead and fire wall, drivers side, between fresh air intake and brake booster. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] 124 condenser replacement

2014-09-22 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Dieselvolk, Any tips/tricks to loosening the pipe connections on an '87 124? I've been soaking them in PB Blaster for a couple days. They appear to be dissimilar metals (hose vs. condenser fitting) and I am afraid they will gall badly when I try to loosen them, similar to the galling that

Re: [MBZ] AC Leak

2014-09-22 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like a cheap cheap leak detector is about $25 from Amazon. 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] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Five passed. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 23, 2014 6:51 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 55 Used Bosch Diesel Fuel Injectors Put to the Test - How Many Passed? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4E28hDgXCwfeature=em-subs_digest-vrecs

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding an alternator

2014-09-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Finally pulled the alternator and took it apart to test the components. The windings all test fine, and the diodes/rectifier test fine. I found that the voltage regulator contacts look a little dirty, so I'm going to clean those up and put it all back together, then down to the local FLAPS for

Re: [MBZ] New fan in 83 300TD

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Can you get more parts from the '87? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 24, 2014 8:06 AM, MG via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: did a bit of work this morning. About 3 hours to put an electric fan from an 87 TD into my 83. May not look exactly factory but it does push a bit more air

Re: [MBZ] AC Bummer

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
What does the shop say about the leak seal stuff? 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] AC Bummer

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Also remember that if the evaporator leak is small, you can probably drive for years by simply topping up the charge each spring. Don't forget to also add an ounce or two of oil occasionally, as some of that leaks out with the refrigerant. Max Dillon, Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] AC Bummer

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Evaporator replacement: It's just time and patience. Two people on this list who I'll bet have more physical limitations than you have done the job. I'm going to be tackling that job next year or the next, just need to make the time... Replace the hose, have them evaluate the size of the leak

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Clay, I'm in agreement with your economic analysis. My labor/time has a cost, and even if the VO is free, I come out way ahead buying #2 at the pump. A tank of fuel costs less than two hours of labor for me, no way I can collect, process waste oil in less than two hours per tank. Max Dillon,

Re: [MBZ] Newer Diesel opinions

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Stick with the sedan, far better mileage and reliability. Records, records, and more records, and a PPI by Hans at German Auto or the other guy at Star Motors. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Newer Diesel opinions

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
You could just move up to the 124 series, they are newer than your current fleet of Benz... Find a really nice low mile example, 2.5 turbo or E300 like mine, pay 5 or 6 grand. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The Diesel Story

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I love the Marshall Booth interview part of the movie, really miss that guy. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 23, 2014 2:17 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://hackaday.com/2014/09/23/retrotechtacular-the-diesel-story --R

Re: [MBZ] The Diesel Story

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Meh, Andy Kaufmann said those guys are fakes. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 23, 2014 2:22 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGoQWNElahg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding an alternator

2014-09-24 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
This morning I put the alternator back together, taking care to clean all the contacts and ground points. O'Reilley's tested it twice, passed both times. My theory (or maybe wishful thinking) is that the voltage regulator connections were bad. I'm going to install and keep a watchful eye on it

Re: [MBZ] wiper stalk switch problem?

2014-09-25 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Wipers could be the stalk, but usually a stalk problem is intermittent. Worth a shot, but be ready to test motor as well. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 25, 2014 5:27 AM, Karl W via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My wipers quit awhike ago on the 85 300tdt. Fuses are ok. Is this a

Re: [MBZ] A little sun damage

2014-09-25 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yep, thermonuclear radiation will do that... 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] OIL THREAD

2014-09-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Shouldn't be a problem. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts

Re: [MBZ] OIL THREAD

2014-09-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Using M1 in the only OM617 I ever owned increased the oil consumption from a quart per 1500 miles to about 800 miles. No leaks though. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 27, 2014 11:02 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dwight, If your 617 has very many miles, I'd

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE 1480 Cassette plays but the silence is deafening

2014-09-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Can you return it for a refund? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] OT FM

2014-09-28 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
FM modulator. Is that similar to a hot water heater? Sorry, I'll shut up now... ;) 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] 2004 E320 4Matic- ABS ESP Malfunction Question

2014-09-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Doesn't ESP use sensors to keep the brake pads as close as possible to the rotors to reduce braking distance? I would imagine that corrosion on the discs would mess with that system. I'd be inclined to try cheap/easy first (drive the car a bit) before taking complex systems apart. Isn't there

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-09-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Brown is the natural color of wood and leather. Don't you like wood and leather in your car? However, I agree that in an expensive sedan, brown doesn't say luxury to me. I'd much rather have a dark blue or black or grey. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 30, 2014 11:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] New Okie acres

2014-09-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Is it too late to put in a parts request? 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] OIL THREAD

2014-09-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Welcome! What state would that be, Curly? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 30, 2014 7:07 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Chiming in in the middle of this discussion... The Germans during WWII successfully developed production of synthetic fuel from coal. THe

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE 1480 Cassette plays but the silence is deafening

2014-10-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Wow. I love it. Onboard the mighty battle frigate USS Lewis B. Puller, our fathometer displayed the depth beneath the keel with nixie digits, and I loved the way they looked. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 1, 2014 1:48 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Also cool is

Re: [MBZ] Grosser

2014-10-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Awesome! No rust is the biggie, all the rest is easy, given time and simple tools. I suspect the price was nice... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 1, 2014 7:40 PM, MG via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: How about that. I just today bought a dark red 83 300TD. Unfortunately it isn't

Re: [MBZ] 123 windshield gaskets

2014-10-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Jaime, Is that program special, different from what an aftermarket installer would get? A couple years ago a Pilkington windshield was installed in my '95 sedan, and a month ago a rock strike cracked it. Seems to me that replacement windshields just aren't as strong as the originals, or maybe

Re: [MBZ] TD

2014-10-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Crack pipe. Rusty, non-SLS non-original engine, SLS has been removed. May be turbo, I think the wagons had turbo engines one year before the sedans. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] JunkYard Fun

2014-10-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yesterday I stole away from my Domestic Responsibilities for a few hours to visit local collections of dead MBs. The 124-parts Hunting Take: (1) engine compartment heat shield, between exhaust/turbo area and the coolant overflow/air filter box area. This aluminum panel has some foil covered

[MBZ] The White Whale - soon to be sighted in the CHS area again

2014-10-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I've been working hard to get my '87 124 diesel wagon back on the road. Original #14 head cracked and started mixing coolant into the oil a few years ago, so I found a used #17 head and started taking things apart... Fast forward to August 2014. #17 head has been installed, using new MB head

Re: [MBZ] The White Whale - soon to be sighted in the CHS area again

2014-10-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks! I need to add that Manfred helped by stripping various brackets and supports from an '87 wagon he found in a junkyard down Florida way. Fiddly things I didn't want to purchase, but couldn't find myself. PO of my wagon had removed things for some reason. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On

Re: [MBZ] Someone in IL needs this 116

2014-10-04 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Scroll all the way down, more car pictures, no 6.9 badge on right rear. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 4, 2014 1:38 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎Is that a 6.9? I know 6.9's are 450's. Are all 450's 6.9's? Rick Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.

Re: [MBZ] MegaMB Day

2014-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Or the official MB tool(s). I bought the one which can push out those joints when the threaded portion sticks down below the car, it is very nice to use. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 4, 2014 11:36 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You need an air hammer for those.

Re: [MBZ] MegaMB Day

2014-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
What did you use to leak seal the AC system? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 4, 2014 8:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Set out to get the S500 AC resolved today, among some other items. This is what I got done today: Evacuated, charged and leak sealed the AC

Re: [MBZ] MegaMB Day

2014-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks, and I hope it works well for you. I just may be tempted to try that in my '95 E300. Going to save this info for later... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 5, 2014 7:19 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This stuff:

Re: [MBZ] First New resident of Okie Acres

2014-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That looks mighty tempting! Too bad it doesn't have a manual transmission and euro headlights. I love the AC needs belt description. Sure, you betcha! Belt just fell off, nobody needs AC in Dallas, all the new owner needs to do is put a belt on it and that AC will be blowing ice cold Max

Re: [MBZ] TD

2014-10-05 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
My father had an '83 240D automatic that I drove on a trip once, and it seemed just fine to me. A little slow off the line, but once you got rolling it was a pleasure. It must have been an unusual example, as I've driven a couple others since then, and they were not nearly as fast. Max Dillon,

Re: [MBZ] The White Whale - soon to be sighted in the CHS area

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Ooh no, that was spread out over about two weeks. Thanks for the compliment, feels great to finally have that done. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 6, 2014 7:32 AM, MG via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dang Max, I go away for the weekend and come back to find that you've done more

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Last week when I installed the new condenser in The White Whale (R-12 system converted by PO), I charged the system with just one can of R-134, and to my pleasant surprise that was enough pressure for the system to work and blow cool air. Temps here don't really require AC now, so I'll probably

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Kaleb, Any tips or tricks when adding the hydrocarbon stuff? Did you pull a vacuum prior to putting it in, or top up the system? Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300td travel

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Would have to figure out an in flight refueling system (for both car and crew), dual controls to make crew rotation easier, waste disposal, and probably a dry sump engine design to facilitate oil changes, using a dual tank design so the off-duty tank of old oil could be emptied and refilled with

Re: [MBZ] new fix on new/old TD

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Must be your end Craig, Andrew's emails look fine too me. 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: CB Radios

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, the truckers call out all the speed traps, accidents, construction, etc. Also, if one is hogging the left lane and taking ten minutes to pass another truck going just .5 mph slower, you can mimic as another truck and request him or her to hurry it up and let you by. Max Dillon, Charleston

Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134 ‎Original Message From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Monday, October 6, 2014 7:54 AM To: Mercedes Reply To: Meade Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] R-12 versus R-134 Any tips or tricks when adding the hydrocarbon stuff? Did you pull a vacuum prior

Re: [MBZ] a better deal R-12

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Risky. 3/4 full of what? I guess the price reflects the risk. 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] R-12 versus R-134

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Coughing? No no, laughter is what REALLY hurts recovering from that surgery. Been there twice, brother. First time was full deal, gave me a nice long zipper scar. Took a couple three days to feel safely mobile, then a week of gingerly limping around the house. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On

Re: [MBZ] TD

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Mitch, I think one was an '81 that I test drove and didn't purchase (it overheated), the other I don't remember. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 6, 2014 4:23 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: My father had an '83 240D automatic

Re: [MBZ] Surgery [was: Re: R-12 versus R-134]

2014-10-06 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's the drug combo they gave me, I took it faithfully for the day of the laproscopic surgery (hernia #2) and the day after, then I went to plain Tylenol. The laproscopic recovery was, for me, quite easy compared to the full cut gut treatment for hernia #1. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct

Re: [MBZ] The first car in the shop

2014-10-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Nice! 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of

Re: [MBZ] 1982 300td travel

2014-10-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
My wife's '96 Infiniti I30 has about 227k miles now, we may be nearing the end for this car. Rack and pinion steering needs about $800 in repairs, mostly labor. Engine and five speed manual transmission are great, body finally staying to show a little rust, interior is holding up exceptionally

Re: [MBZ] OT: Transferring long videos from my Android cellphone to computer

2014-10-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
USB will do it, plug one end into phone and the other into your computer, then via the computer you should be able to move the movies off the phone and into a folder on your computer. Using a flavor of Windows, I use Windows Explorer to move the files. Max Dillon, Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] OT - non-political B-52 tale - PHUC YEN

2014-10-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Great stories, Wilton. Please keep them coming. Eye-witness accounts of major historical military events are fascinating to me. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 9, 2014 12:24 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Thank you for the kind words, Craig. 'Hope the subject/topic is

Re: [MBZ] W149 Evaporator Leak

2014-10-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks for your report, encouraging news. If my '95 E300 leak takes all summer to become noticeable, my car may be a good candidate too. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Bailing Out Over NC

2014-10-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I don't understand why the pilot didn't wait to eject at a lower altitude. 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 Secret message for Scott Ritchey

2014-10-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Real blue-bloods! 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are

[MBZ] Longer video Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 | World Premiere on YouTube

2014-10-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Per Craig's request: Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 | World Premiere: http://youtu.be/7bFc0rBoFY8 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:

[MBZ] small victories

2014-10-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Looking back through my records, it appears that the White Whale head-change saga has been going on for about three years. During most of those three years, the car ('87 300 TD) sat in my garage, and mold began to bloom inside. When I finished the head install a couple weeks ago, I only gave a

Re: [MBZ] Alternator brushes

2014-10-13 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Try google search for alternator starter parts warehouse. I found a place that sells individual parts to rebuild Bosch alternators and starters. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Alternator brushes

2014-10-13 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Here it is: www.aspwholesale.com 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Motor mounts

2014-10-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
X2 for Tom Hanson. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 15, 2014 8:19 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: As a follow up, I have found Tom Hanson at the Classic Center very responsive and the prices better than what I can get at the local stealer.

Re: [MBZ] O/T Fusion Reactor

2014-10-16 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Great! I'll check back with them in ten years. In the mean while, I'm not holding my breath... 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] '87 300SDL transmission shifting

2014-10-17 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Flex disc(s)? Transmission, differential mounts? Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 17, 2014 6:59 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My 300SDL transmission shifts very nicely thru all the gears, however, when putting the car in gear originally from neutral it goes

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Shocks

2014-10-18 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Larry, The shock is the only safety which holds the rear suspension spring in place. When you remove the shock, you must support either the wheel or the spring link, so the suspension does not extend further and explosively release the spring. You can safely remove the springs by detaching the

Re: [MBZ] need help buying '82 300D

2014-10-18 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
On #2, the whine is not normal. Could be a simple leak, could be worse. On #3, probably not. Euro bumpers (much smaller) would be a better sign. Call Tom Hanson at the MB Classic Center for the definitive answer. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___

[MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

2014-10-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Bosch? Bozio? Monarch? These are for my '95 E300. I'm planning to have Mark Blevins rebuild them, he did a great job on the injectors for my '87 300TD. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Time for an Alternator Check?

2014-10-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Leave the battery in the car, FLAPS can check both battery and alternator function in situ. Check the EPC to make sure the voltage regulator is replaceable. On my '95 E300, it is not. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

2014-10-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, I think he likes the Monarch nozzles, but most of his experience is with the OM61X injectors. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 19, 2014 9:15 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'd talk to Mark first. Has Mark worked with new nozzles made in the last five years or

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

2014-10-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Found a site last night in the fatherland that sells Monark nozzles for my car for about $27 each, plus $21 shipping. Need to double check my part numbers to make sure I've selected the right nozzle. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 19, 2014 5:05 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:

[MBZ] White Whale - Thar she blows!

2014-10-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Coolant really, and not actually a blow but more of a drip. No leakage when the engine is hot, either running or off, but after cooling overnight there will be a small puddle under the rear of the engine. My first thought was the fuel heat exchanger connection to the block, but the recirculation

Re: [MBZ] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

2014-10-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
http://en.technikexpert.com/ I had to use the Monark part number which cross-referenced to the MB / Bosch part number. -Max On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Mercedessource lists them for $31 each with no note of shipping as they are out of stock.

Re: [MBZ] OT - another non-political B-52 tale - THE TACTICS

2014-10-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Wilton - great leadership (and life) lessons abound! -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Slightly OT: Jetta hilarity

2014-10-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'll bet you never make THAT mistake again... 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] Best aftermarket injector nozzles

2014-10-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Source for Bosio? I looked today but couldn't find one with reasonable prices. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Oct 20, 2014 11:37 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Also check for Bosio availability. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT recycling for $

2014-10-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Today I took about 350 pounds of various metals to a local metal recycler, and was rewarded with $89.36 for saving the planet. The heaviest items were a differential, a battery, and a head. I sold them 17 pounds of copper, which was tubing I replaced with a new heat pump installation; $40 for

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