Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Mike Canfield
Hey you got my Yankees shirt in that bag.I need my freekin Yankees shirt to get in the bar!!! Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 14, 2005 8:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] write your own

Re: [MBZ] write your own caption

2005-11-15 Thread Mike Canfield
or..No honey I wasn't calling you a bi%#H I was talking to the car.REALLY!! Mike - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 8:06 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] write your

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Mike Canfield
Impressive to say the least!!! Mike - Original Message - From: TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 12:02 PM Subject: [MBZ] For those who like big cars Who says small cars aren't safe?

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-15 Thread Mike Canfield
I would LOVE to see that clip.Mike - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars Actually I may still have a video of the Smart in an

Re: [MBZ] For those who like big cars

2005-11-16 Thread Mike Canfield
Probably seeing the electric vehicles Ford sells to all of the state parks around here. Not even close to a Smart. Mike - Original Message - From: John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 7:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] wtf?

2005-11-17 Thread Mike Canfield
Guess you got my mail then huh?? Cool deal GabrielThank you.Mike - Original Message - From: Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] wtf? Ok, so who wants to buy this and see whats

Re: [MBZ] Where to pick up electrical source, '93 300D

2005-11-19 Thread Mike Canfield
The fuse box is intended for power distribution but to keep things tidy you want to get power from somewhere else? To put it plainlyDo you look at the fusebox every day to see if it is tidy? Use the part of the car like it is intended and it will perform as expected. That's kinda like

Re: [MBZ] engine hibernation wakeup

2005-11-19 Thread Mike Canfield
If you try tow starting with no brakes on the towed car be sure to use the same make and model for a tow car so you can use the front and rear ends to make a new car after you rear end the one you are towing with. There is a reason some animals eat thier young. Mike - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] engine hibernation wakeup

2005-11-20 Thread Mike Canfield
Has anyone suggested a squirt of oil in each cylinder to help seal the rings and putting 24 volts to the starter? Briefly, of course, so you don't burn up the starter but that will surely make it spin faster. I've never tried it on a diesel but it works wonders for old worn out Chebby

Re: [MBZ] might be needing some cars

2005-11-26 Thread Mike Canfield
But you're not buyingLOLOLOL, Mike - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 25, 2005 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] might be needing some cars I was here first, dude. On 11/26/05, Sunil Hari [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d

2005-11-27 Thread Mike Canfield
Time for a block heater? How's the ole 240 running? Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 7:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] Skill testing question: 1982 240d Anyone know the diameter of the lower rad hose on an

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Mike Canfield
Don't now about you folks but you seem to be taking a missing firearm very lightly! Why on earth would you have to ask a freakin discussion list about cars if they thought a missing firearm is serious or not? Suppose some KID has stolen it..WHAT THEN? Should you have waited to AT LEAST

Re: [MBZ] Cold Weather Get In and Go

2005-11-29 Thread Mike Canfield
Here's my $.02 if you want it. Let your car warm up for 5 minutes or so in the warm weather and 10 minutes in the really cold stuff. Just because the oil pressure guage shows pressure it doesn't always mean EVERYTHING in the engine is oiled yet. My best friends father used to do a

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-30 Thread Mike Canfield
That's the way it is here and I am under the impression that is a Federal regulation. Mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was

Re: [MBZ] Bought a 190D, now what?

2005-12-01 Thread Mike Canfield
Isn't really PC to do in the PO's driveway. HUH What does that mean?? You mean you don't feel right checking out all of the oil levels and such before you take posession of the car? You're confusing me here..Mike - Original Message - From: Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-02 Thread Mike Canfield
Most Yugo's ended up with a bad cam after only 13 or 14K miles. If you got one with a good cam they got great mileage and lasted at least as long as the average EscortNot that that is saying much. Mike - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-12-02 Thread Mike Canfield
But Terrible Ted's choice of weaponry is a bow and arrow and he is damned good with it. Mike - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 10:27 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global

Re: [MBZ] cold day reflections on owning a diesel

2005-12-03 Thread Mike Canfield
My house where I live now didn't have indoor plumbing until the 70's and finally got Grandma to get an indoor toilet and get rid of the outhouse around 1980.. Mike - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] if, after months, nobody will bid on car at $750 does this dude think somebody willbuy it now?

2005-12-04 Thread Mike Canfield
Heck, I'd pay $300 for a 123 with that nice of a body running or not delivered to my door. Mike - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 11:31 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] if, after months,nobody

Re: [MBZ] Insurance claim and attorneys (85 300CD)

2005-12-05 Thread Mike Canfield
Get ahold of YOUR insurance company as well. Like Mitch saidYou did not sign a contract with THAT insurance company so you don't have to accept thier offer. Like was said before, get a list of comparable cars with prices...E-bay page printouts with pics are great for this. Get the OWNER

Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with pontoon and /8 aka

2005-12-05 Thread Mike Canfield
Ever heard of unauthorized duplication? Read the FBI warnings at the begining of a movie. Mike - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with

Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with pontoon and /8 aka

2005-12-05 Thread Mike Canfield
: Monday, December 05, 2005 12:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another video, this time with pontoon and /8 aka Im not sure or not but I think its legal to make a backup copy of something for your own use, but you cant give it to your friends. Then again, I may be wrong on that. Mike Canfield wrote: Ever

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread Mike Canfield
] Arctic-Q...? Could we put a star on your front fender? On 12/6/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, Sounds like my kind of adventureToo bad I sold my Benz..Are motorcycles welcome? Mike -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread Mike Canfield
Tim, You are completely right...You can go from the US to Canada but you BETTER have a passport or you aren't getting back in. I had a friend detained at Niagara Falls for 72 hours until he could get physical proof he was a US citizen. Probably the same at the Canada/Alaska border i

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-07 Thread Mike Canfield
Not sure about that part. Mike - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? So, if the USA won't let me back in, will Canada let me stay? And git yer

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
in the cars of others...and plenty of driving opportunity. I'm guessing 2 people per car average. Chris Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris, Sounds like my kind of adventureToo bad I sold my Benz..Are motorcycles welcome? Mike - Original Message - From: Christopher

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Maybe someone could convince Nokian or Bridgestone to give everyone involved a deal on a new set of snows for the trip. The advertising potential for a trip like this could be astronomical! Chris, you may actually be able to sell advertising to MANY different companies.If they are willing

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Bet there's not but just maybe if all the cars were running it Ole Willy might just be crazy enough to send a tanker or two along and donate the fuel..Now how to go about at least getting a chance to pass it by him. Sounds right up his alley to me. Mike - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Credos

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
I make my entire living off other peoples junk.It's great huh Kaleb? Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 11:40 AM Subject: [MBZ] Credos Hey, even if it _is_ junk doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Anywhere you are getting ready to make a left turn from a one way street. Mike - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Some things are just plain wrong OK.

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-08 Thread Mike Canfield
Very trueAsk Mac..Mike - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2005 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? KALEB'S CREEDO: cheap does not equal junk or bad. Bob Rentfro '77

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-09 Thread Mike Canfield
I already have a 7 passenger E350 Diesel conversion van and 35 foot tag-a-long camper but at 12mpg i think I'd better leave that rig in the StaesLOLOL.Wonder if I could swap with 'em..I do want another 123 diesel s Mike - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] horsepower

2005-12-09 Thread Mike Canfield
That's called cogeneration...Amazing efficiencies can be had from a diesel engine if you capture the waste heat. Some are using a Stirling cycle engine to convert the waste heat into mechanical energy for generation purposes and others are like was said, basically putting the

Re: [MBZ] OT: New word for the day

2005-12-09 Thread Mike Canfield
HEY...I like that word.I think it's me LOLOLOL Mike - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 8:59 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT: New word for the day New word for the day voluptuary - A person devoted to

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-09 Thread Mike Canfield
9:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? I will trade you for a 123 Mike Canfield wrote: I already have a 7 passenger E350 Diesel conversion van and 35 foot tag-a-long camper but at 12mpg i think I'd better leave that rig in the StaesLOLOL.Wonder if I could swap with 'em..I do want

Re: [MBZ] OT: New word for the day

2005-12-09 Thread Mike Canfield
as a voluptuary. We drive DIESELS, for cryin' out loud! On 12/9/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: HEY...I like that word.I think it's me LOLOLOL Mike - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 8:59

Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...?

2005-12-10 Thread Mike Canfield
, December 09, 2005 3:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Arctic-Q...? On Fri, Dec 09, 2005 at 11:13:04AM -0500, Mike Canfield wrote: Guess I better just stuff a 7.3 Powersmoke in her when she gets tired.That'll get better MPG's and tow the heck out of that camper. Check out a few factory powerchoke vans

Re: [MBZ] Arctic Q

2005-12-10 Thread Mike Canfield
Wilton, Sounds like maybe a trip like the proposed Arctic-Q could be good..A long beautiful drive amongst a group of friends to lend a hand if need be. Wishing you the best, Mike - Original Message - From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday,

Re: [MBZ] OT: New word for the day

2005-12-11 Thread Mike Canfield
A very good friend of mine has a Super Beetle with a hopped up 1600(which he built in a muddy driveway as he has no more than that so no excuses about noplace to work on a Vee Dub.) that will get rubber in second gear and is a BLAST to drive..Gotta love what can be done with them! Mike

Re: [MBZ] Arctic Q

2005-12-13 Thread Mike Canfield
Wilton, You can pick up a 700 watt for $70 or less and then you can use it for more than just the charger. You can run many assorted powertools with one that size. Be carefull when you buy one thoughBe sure it is rated for use with a battery charger. Some are not. Seems there should

Re: [MBZ] Selling 1981 240D

2005-12-13 Thread Mike Canfield
A little interestMaybe more if it's close to NY and the price is right. What color? More details or pics? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 7:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] Selling 1981

Re: [MBZ] Block heater pyrotechnics

2005-12-13 Thread Mike Canfield
Liquid electrical tape or heat shrink tubing make very nice water tight connections. Mike - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 8:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heater pyrotechnics

Re: [MBZ] Block heater pyrotechnics

2005-12-13 Thread Mike Canfield
That could end up one hell of a catastrophe about time the doubter 's pacemaker went poof StupidReally, really stupid. Mike - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 10:19 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] More block heater pyrotechnics

2005-12-13 Thread Mike Canfield
Don't ask me, however, about the time I decided to strip telephone cable with my teeth when I lived in NYC ... and someone called in while my tongue was on the ring piece of copper. THAT left a mark (when I fell off the ladder and hit the floor). ROTFLMAO NOW THAT IS SOME FUNNY STUFF

Re: [MBZ] More block heater pyrotechnics

2005-12-13 Thread Mike Canfield
Carefull using duct tape for electrical repairs..Some brands WILL conduct electricity. Electrical tape is cheap enough. Mike - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 12:37 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] selling 240D

2005-12-13 Thread Mike Canfield
Still interested...Rust? Price? Pics? Thanks, Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Keefe [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 4:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] selling 240D It's an auto, color is dark blue, and I'm in Pittsfield, MA

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Re: Club 123D]

2005-12-13 Thread Mike Canfield
Sounds like someone owes Vince an apologyMike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 9:57 AM Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: Re: Club 123D] The vince dude wanted me to post this in

Re: [MBZ] super cheap 300D

2005-12-23 Thread Mike Canfield
Looks like the oldengine got WAY too hot. Mike - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 23, 2005 9:51 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] super cheap 300D That's because it does not currently run. Also, it

Re: [MBZ] Beware this ebay seller if he has a car for sale

2005-12-30 Thread Mike Canfield
Probably stiffed E-bay as wellMike - Original Message - From: Lee Levitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beware this ebay seller if he has a car for sale Andrew writes: That's

Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks

2006-01-09 Thread Mike Canfield
My old Volvo 240 had rear fog lights. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240 vs SD Go Trucks While I can't say they're necessarily doing anything wrong,

Re: [MBZ] O.T.Fake ebay email

2006-01-11 Thread Mike Canfield
Report it to E-Bay's spoof e-mail division. Mike - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 9:55 AM Subject: [MBZ] O.T.Fake ebay email Has anyone received an email that looks like it's from

Re: [MBZ] Here we go again

2006-01-11 Thread Mike Canfield
Don't know ya, don't owe ya but I bet I can have a load of fun forwarding all of my junkmail to your address.LOLOLOL JK.Mike - Original Message - From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Here we go

Re: [MBZ] Tire repair supplies

2006-03-20 Thread Mike Canfield
If you use the good plugs and do them right they don't leak. I've used SEVERAL in one hole before to get my various 4x4's back home after puncturing the tire. They will work in the sidewall as well if you have to but damage to the cords when reaming out the hole is likely so they have to

Re: [MBZ] Cargo Largo

2006-03-20 Thread Mike Canfield
Huge isn't the word for that placeIf it is the same one I saw on Discovery channel it has huge temperature and humidity controlled storage areas for giant video libraries and the like. I guess some areas of it have the tightest security in the world IIRC. I'll have to look and see. Mike

Re: [MBZ] Cargo Largo

2006-03-20 Thread Mike Canfield
Guess it isn't the same place...I will have to see where the one I was thinking of was.It is way bigger than that one. Mike - Original Message - From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 11:48 AM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Cargo Largo

2006-03-20 Thread Mike Canfield
, one of them is used by major film producers to strore film. One is about 5 miles from my house. It is a regular stop on my tour of KC for visitors. Chris Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Huge isn't the word for that placeIf it is the same one I saw on Discovery channel it has

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 190D with siezed engine

2006-03-21 Thread Mike Canfield
BULL..My $500 82 240D was one of the best cars I ever owned. There are people who sell great things for little money because they are ignorant or just plain tired of it all over the place. Just have to look and see if it's a good deal. - Original Message - From: R A Bennell

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread Mike Canfield
Was that an Olds 215 you shoehorned in there? I have a rubber bumper Midget and a very hot(no not that hot...this one has been hot tanked and runs cool) running 215 here that are going to make thier way into a toy one of these days..Should be a load of fun. Mike - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Escort 8500 X50 Radar Detector

2006-03-22 Thread Mike Canfield
So what if Tricky Bill got a BJ.Many other presidents have done worse.He shouldn't have lied.See the previous statement..So is this the deal?.The Carter part so we can get along with others and never forget, the Slick Willy to keep our economy stable and Ronnie Raygun to

Re: [MBZ] 190D needs 603

2006-03-22 Thread Mike Canfield
manufactured a lot of parts to make it work - had more time than money or sense back then. On 3/21/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was that an Olds 215 you shoehorned in there? I have a rubber bumper Midget and a very hot(no not that hot...this one has been hot tanked and runs cool

Re: [MBZ] '83 300D winter heat generation

2006-03-27 Thread Mike Canfield
Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the start to worry point is anything above 100*C. Mike PS: Howdy NeighborHow's the weather on your mountain? - Original Message - From: Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 27,

Re: [MBZ] nice

2006-03-31 Thread Mike Canfield
Can a 3 rd seat be added to any of the wagons or did it have to be factory installed? That is SWEETNow all it needs is a 7.3L Powerstroke and a Reese hitch.Just kiddingSort of. Mike - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] for number watchers

2006-04-04 Thread Mike Canfield
You mean this week right? As in tomorrow. Mike - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 11:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] for number watchers Wednesday of what week??? On 4/4/06, BillR

Re: [MBZ] veggie emergency fuel

2006-04-04 Thread Mike Canfield
The biggest problem with straight veggie oil without heat in cold weather is that it is so thick the injector pump can't pump it through the injectors. We all know liquids don't compress so something has to give. Usually it is the drive gear or shaft on the injector pump. MBZ engines use very

Re: [MBZ] 300D Bundtcake Rims

2006-04-06 Thread Mike Canfield
Once the wheels are clean try rubbing them with a fabric softener dryer sheet to keep them clean and free of brake dust. Seems the anti;static stuff works well. Mike - Original Message - From: archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] generator ??

2006-04-09 Thread Mike Canfield
Newer Brigg's engines use regular 10W-30 motor oil. Non-detergent is for older engines. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 11:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] generator ?? detergent oil.

Re: [MBZ] generator ??

2006-04-09 Thread Mike Canfield
Wrong...Detergent oils tend to foam in the crankcase causing it to leak out of the crankcase breather on the older Brigg's engines. It will work but it WILL leak. In more worn engines it can build enough crankcase pressure to blowby the rings causing at least fouled plugs and usually a good

Re: [MBZ] OT Retro Land Cruiser?

2006-04-12 Thread Mike Canfield
The diesel version is supposed to be available in the US as well. Four Wheeler mag just did a write up on them and had a diesel to test. Mike - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Re: [MBZ] Note to self ... Generator

2006-04-13 Thread Mike Canfield
Bill, Like I said in a previous post you will want to remove the shroud and clean the rust off from the flywheel and coil so that it can create the spark. Mike - Original Message - From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April

Re: [MBZ] Score!

2006-04-22 Thread Mike Canfield
I may be interested in the Snap On vaccuum/fuel pressure gauge. Is it the pump as well like the mighty Vac? What would you take for it? Thanks, Mike - Original Message - From: redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 6:38 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] 603 gov auction

2006-04-25 Thread Mike Canfield
Hey there's a good reason to revive that road trip to Alaska and bring back a bunch of them..One in each trunk should do.LOL, Mike - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 11:11 PM

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-27 Thread Mike Canfield
On that note I just picked up a 1967 Dodge M-37..I am going to replace the engine with a MBZ 5 cyl, hopefully a turbo if I can find one. THe truck has a divorced transfer case so motor mounts a tranny mount and a driveshaft are the hard parts. Mike - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-29 Thread Mike Canfield
A good friend of mine has a Duramax...An 05 1 ton 4x4, bone stock. Lucky to get 17 empty at 55mph. Chipping does nothing for the Duramax except for burn out the catalyst. A larger exhaust has a slight gain when towing. It's a great truck if you want more power than you could likely use but

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-30 Thread Mike Canfield
, it will get less by nature. In that case, 17 is pretty good. Mike Canfield wrote: A good friend of mine has a Duramax...An 05 1 ton 4x4, bone stock. Lucky to get 17 empty at 55mph. Chipping does nothing for the Duramax except for burn out the catalyst. A larger exhaust has a slight gain when

[MBZ] Found some old MB manuals

2006-05-02 Thread Mike Canfield
Hey all. Stumbled across a bit of MB treasure today. Found a couple old parts breakdown manuals. Here is what is on the covers: 12 800 MERCEDES-BENZ Type 250S - 250 SE - 280 S - 280 SE - 280 SEL (Model 108) Catalog A

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300CD update, good news!

2006-05-03 Thread Mike Canfield
WD-40 works VERY well as a substitute for ether. Not nearly as volatile so the glow plugs don't ignite it. So what is the bad, bad news that it equals? And why would it be different for a DI engine? Mike - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion

2006-05-04 Thread Mike Canfield
Luther, Getting a bit complicated there..No need to mess with the valves for the compressor side. All you would need is a check valve in the line tapped off from the injector holes on those two cylinders. The engine will do the rest on every compression stroke. Used to be a kit offered

Re: [MBZ] 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion

2006-05-04 Thread Mike Canfield
Can't seal off the intakeYour compressor has to get air somewhere. No real need to seal off the exhaust either if you just scavenge air pressure from the combustion stroke with a check valve in the injector holes. Mike - Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)

2006-05-04 Thread Mike Canfield
Chevy Luv (Truck) - Insert your own hick joke here. ActuallyLight Utility Vehicle..Makes a bit of sense now? Mike - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion

2006-05-05 Thread Mike Canfield
! On 5/4/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can't seal off the intakeYour compressor has to get air somewhere. No real need to seal off the exhaust either if you just scavenge air pressure from the combustion stroke with a check valve in the injector holes. Mike -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion

2006-05-05 Thread Mike Canfield
Just a flat plate of steel to cover the hole with a couple holes and a fitting threaded or welded in to attach the line. A little gasket material and silicone and it's done. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 4cyl diesel engine/air compressor conversion

2006-05-05 Thread Mike Canfield
compressor conversion Perhaps, but mine gave me about 100k trouble free miles - one H2O pump was all. I did have to replace the rear (original MG) U-joints frequently though --- Good luck with the Midget - it was a tight fit in the A. On 5/4/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)

2006-05-05 Thread Mike Canfield
Or a bit closer to homeWHat the heck does Ponton mean? Mike - Original Message - From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 1:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) What about the Tempo and

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)

2006-05-06 Thread Mike Canfield
could be an example of uni-body construction, I guess - On 5/5/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or a bit closer to homeWHat the heck does Ponton mean? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir

Re: [MBZ] car names

2006-05-06 Thread Mike Canfield
Kia Speculum Really? No way! Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] car names Kia Speculum RLE ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Autobahn crash

2006-05-06 Thread Mike Canfield
He or She? Looks like mostly women standing around there. Mike - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 05, 2006 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Autobahn crash On Fri, 5 May 2006 21:57:51 EDT [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)

2006-05-07 Thread Mike Canfield
a nickname, over here in Oz we call them Roundies. Hendrik with the Beirut Taxi - Original Message - From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 12:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave) YeahCool

Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The Wave)

2006-05-08 Thread Mike Canfield
...What's on second and I don't know is on third...No That's in that routine. Mike - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 07, 2006 9:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad car names (was: Re: The

Re: [MBZ] Chandler PicknPull

2006-05-08 Thread Mike Canfield
And thievesMike - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 8:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Chandler PicknPull You can thank your lawyers for that. The same reason most shops will not let you

Re: [MBZ] Straight Outta Compton

2006-05-13 Thread Mike Canfield
UGHH!!! It looks like a Chrysler K-car with those wheels and that color. Mike - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 12:05 AM Subject: [MBZ] Straight Outta Compton Yo Dawg, Dis Benz ST

Re: [MBZ] Hello again, and back to my 240d battle

2006-05-15 Thread Mike Canfield
Hey Mac...If you decide you want to give up on the ole girl let me know.I might buy it back from you.Found a 76 240D 4spd with 65K miles and a very rusted body that would make a good donor with some tinkering. Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Hello again, and back to my 240d battle

2006-05-15 Thread Mike Canfield
it, as in any case I have probably $700 into it by now, mostly stuff to pass inspection Mac on 5/15/06 4:51 PM, Mike Canfield at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Mac...If you decide you want to give up on the ole girl let me know.I might buy it back from you.Found a 76 240D 4spd with 65K

Re: [MBZ] Hello again, and back to my 240d battle

2006-05-16 Thread Mike Canfield
There ya go SteveThat car would be perfect with a turbo 5 cyl. Mike - Original Message - From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 6:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Hello again, and back to my 240d battle On

Re: [MBZ] The wave

2006-05-17 Thread Mike Canfield
Been riding for years (24 of them actually) and have ridden with every type of rider there is from dual sport/motards to Rice rockets that went way too fast to Harley's , Beezers and Beemers. I have seen more stupid accidents that were the fault of the biker riding with the Harley type. Seems

Re: [MBZ] Jumper Cables

2006-05-18 Thread Mike Canfield
I use welding cable for my jumper cables...Combined with a set of heavy duty clamps from NAPA I can start any kind of car even without it's own battery or my vehicle running...Big wire means big amperage to get the job done. No bad about it. Mike - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Scrofulous

2006-05-23 Thread Mike Canfield
Sunil, Way behind.Talking about an old discussion where the word scrofulous was quite the subject of interest. Mike - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] FS...... My 1980 300SD......

2006-05-24 Thread Mike Canfield
Chuck, Can you give me some more details on the Ford? Thanks, Mike - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 12:06 AM Subject: [MBZ] FS.. My 1980 300SD.. Hi all

Re: [MBZ] FS...... My 1980 300SD......

2006-05-25 Thread Mike Canfield
Of Mike Canfield Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 8:44 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS.. My 1980 300SD.. OK.Don't know what I was thinkingI am not going to AZ for an 86 Ford pickup. Didn't even consider location when I replied. Are these ones closer to NY? Mike

Re: [MBZ] FS...... My 1980 300SD......

2006-05-26 Thread Mike Canfield
: Thursday, May 25, 2006 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS.. My 1980 300SD.. Has Hillary been up that way to listen to you yet? --R Mike Canfield wrote: Tom, YESSIREE we do have pickemup trucks here in NYLOL I actually live outside of Watkins Glen on my 67 acre farm and drive a 68

Re: [MBZ] FS...... My 1980 300SD......

2006-05-26 Thread Mike Canfield
Albany to Buffalo. I've done it twice, oh look cows. Oh look, more cows. Corn, cows, cows, corn. *Snore* -Curt Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 10:18:35 -0400 From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS.. My 1980 300SD.. To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID

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