Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Email lists: Changing a lightbulb

BZ] Fwd: Email lists: Changing a lightbulb on 5/31/06 1:14 PM, Mike Canfield at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then install a hair dryer to blow more air into the engine. You will surely double your horsepower and get another 23MPG on used air filter oil mixed with ethanol on your next trip to the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Email lists: Changing a lightbulb

htbulb No dude, the magnets go on the electrical lines to make the light bulbs burn more effeciently. Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: on 5/31/06 1:14 PM, Mike Canfield at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Then install a hair dryer to blow more air into the engine. You will

Re: [MBZ] Continued off topic/disposable society

Disposable it is.I hate it. That's why I drive a 68 Dodge M37 3/4 ton cargo truck every day. I can take apart and fix every single component in my driveway. The fact that it burns free "junk yard gas" from scrapping cars helps too. 68 octane and up and she's happy.Will darned near bu

Re: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616

Good luck Mac...Be glad to see what the issue is. Mike - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 3:31 AM Subject: [MBZ] Update on sick OM616 Not wishing to count chickens before, etc., I am pleased to report

Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee

Are ANY new vehicles priced reasonably? I think not. Mike - Original Message - From: "kevin kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2006 11:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Jeep Adding Diesel Grand Cherokee Jeep Adding Diesel Gran

[MBZ] 76 240D HP & Torque specs?

I am looking at repowering my 68 Dodge M37 with a MBZ diesel. I have found a rusty 65K documented miles 76 MANUAL tranny 240D and am wonderring if the engine would produce enough power for the truck. Here are the HP and torque specs for the original engine to compare. 78HP @3200RPM and 177LB-

Re: [MBZ] too many diesels

I knew they were sold overseas but never saw one here. Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 9:04 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] too many diesels 86 diesel jeep cherokee? didnt kn

Re: [MBZ] 76 240D HP & Torque specs?

I need the torque specs and RPM range for both HP and torque as well. Thanks, Mike - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 1:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 76 240D HP & Torque specs? How does the 240D engine compare to that? [78HP @3200

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: Re: MB Info Access -tohttp://skinnerbox.steaky.org/]

Send the seller another e-mail giving them 24 hours to respond. Then contact e-bay and Paypal to report them if they don't respond to your satisfaction. Don't wait too long. Mike - Original Message - From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, J

Re: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice..

Can you get the seller to send you the title? Mike - Original Message - From: "Kevin J. Slater" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 4:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice.. I'm in need of some advice. I have a car I want to buy that's located in Virg

Re: [MBZ] 240D from VA to PA, need advice..

Kaleb, You almost got it rightHe would be finEd if he got caught in either Communistwealth of PA or VA driving with no tags, insurance or inspection. Bill of sale doesn't cut it in either. PA does have paper tags but you must have the title to get one. No paper tag at all in VA anymore.

Re: [MBZ] Swamp coolers

Careful with the swamp coolersEver hear of Legionnaires disease(Sp?)Spread by those giant roof mounted swamp coolers if they aren't kept sanitized. Mike - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday,

Re: [MBZ] Cheap '78 300 CD in SE MA

Come and get it Kaleb!!! Less than your usual price so it shouldn't be T far. LOLOL, Mike - Original Message - From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 9:03 AM Subject: [MBZ] Cheap '78 300 CD in SE MA Called on

Re: [MBZ] HOLY crap

I offered them a hundred bucks seein it's not too far from NYNever know I guess. Mike - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 7:32 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] HOLY crap http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAP

Re: [MBZ] Kenmore auction

AWWW Quit yer purist whining. Do you actually "know" this car or are you just guessing it's a POS? Who cares if it's not the real deal? No one would actually drive a real one would they? At least not alot. I'd drive that all the time and not even care about how many miles. Looks like a l

Re: [MBZ] Grease Fittings

Cool setup. Not going to happen today with all of the planned obsolescence going on. Mike - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Grease Fittings

Re: [MBZ] ArcticQ Support truck

Looks European to me. Quite the ugly thing but pretty cool. Too bad it is 3000 miles from here I would go and get it. Mike - Original Message - From: "redghost" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes List" Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 10:07 PM Subject: [MBZ] ArcticQ Support truck ht

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

If you get a Ford get the 7.3 PowerchokeStay away from the 6.0. The 7.3 has very good power and will walk all over a Chebbie diesel. Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 8:14 AM Su

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

essage- From: Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:01:00 -0400 Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? If you get a Ford get the 7.3 PowerchokeStay away from the 6.0. The 7.3 has very good power and will walk all over a Chebbie d

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

1968 Dodge M37 3/4 ton 4x4 Hauls scrap metal at least once a week just hauled 50 locust posts to a local winery today hauled out 2 loads of firewood to season for winter last weekend burns junk gas from scrap cars Top that for a daily driverLOLOL Mike - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

ay, June 17, 2006 11:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? A powerstroke make walk all over the 6.5, but the 6.5 is MUCH cheaper and easier to work on. Has plenty of power for my needs Mike Canfield wrote: Durajunk..If you want a truck in the shop all the time go ahead and buy one. I

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

NO DOUBT Met a lady at the local C-store one day just a ranting and raving about the price of gas as she filled up her Ford Excursion. Pointed out the fact that she paid 4 times as much per gallon for the bottle of spring water she had in her hand..She was STILL irate at the price of

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

ll ...you know the rest. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "John Berryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 8:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why? On Jun 17, 2006, at 10

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

Until you figure in the special high priced insurance for a vehicle designed to haul cars. Rollbacks and wreckers are way high. Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

HAHAHAHA.The gear vendors overdrive costs more than a 6.2 Burban is worth. Mike - Original Message - From: "Robert & Tara Ludwick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 1:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why? W

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

You're right..She lives in a 4 mile long town.All flat from her house to the store. Pitiful! Mike - Original Message - From: "kevin kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

Typical worn shifter bushings. Locked between gears. Could have wiggled the linkages and been all fixed.'til it did it again. New bushings on the shift linkages would have fixed it permanently. Love those old EaglesHad several wagons, a couple sedans and some SX4's. Great cars all b

Re: [MBZ] FWD: http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29400-2357-0?uid=110226912&site=0&ver=WNA080805&item=8074739971&id=&lk=Itemdescription1 '89 300SEL

Really??? Did you say that? Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2006 10:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FWD: http://cm.ebay.com/cm/ck/1065-29400-2357-0?uid=110226912&site=0&ver=WNA080805&item=807473997

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Hummer's a DOG!

And you think the H1 has enough power with the 6.5 The Hummer is a DOG with that engine. Seems the military would be smart enough by now to use a Cummins. Mike - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 12:13 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstr

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37

Philip, Yep a BT4 would be sweet. I have been thinking of swapping in a MBZ diesel. I found a 76 240D 4 speed with only 65K DOCUMENTED original miles but am afraid it will be too gutless for the old war machine. The original 230 puts out around 77HP at 3200 and 140LB-FT of torque at 1200.

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?

Powerstroke? A powerstroke make walk all over the 6.5, but the 6.5 is MUCH cheaper and easier to work on. Has plenty of power for my needs Mike Canfield wrote: Durajunk..If you want a truck in the shop all the time go ahead and buy one. I speak from experience, not mine personally bu

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke? Who needs them and why?

o different than any other car. Mike Canfield wrote: Until you figure in the special high priced insurance for a vehicle designed to haul cars. Rollbacks and wreckers are way high. Mike -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 3

Re: [MBZ] ooops

Hey Luther..Ever hear of a FREE ROADTRIP??? Nice to go for a ride across a couple states and write it all off as expenses.Likely to find more parts cars to make more road trips to get while he is out. Likely that the trip will be quite profitable and actually make money in the long run

Re: [MBZ] ooops

hotel.all I pay for is side bowling stuff...brackets, side tournaments, and the like. It'll be exciting. Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: Hey Luther..Ever hear of a FREE ROADTRIP??? Nice to go for a ride across a couple states and write it all off as expenses.Likely

Re: [MBZ] ooops

Don't know about there or liquor but the winemaking laws here in NY state than an individual is allowed to produce 100 gallons for one adult in the household and 200 gallons for 2 or more. ONLY to be consumed by the household and NOT to be given, sold or offered in any manner with the exceptio

Re: [MBZ] Even the rich are dumb!

So you say it is OK for a manufacturer to produce and sell a $1.7 million dollar piece of And furthermore they need not stand behind their product??? Who's the dumbass? Or is it jealousy that you don't have that kind of money that causes resentment for someone you don't even know? Free

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37

SoIf I pick up the 240D 4spd and a 300D say around 85(I know where one is.) there is a way to combine the two? I assume the bolt pattern for the bellhousing is the same between the two engines? Flywheel from the 240 will go on the 5cyl.? No balancing issues? I heard that each flywhee

Re: [MBZ] Even the rich are dumb!

t; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 1:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Even the rich are dumb! Mike Canfield wrote: So you say it is OK for a manufacturer to produce and sell a $1.7 million dollar piece of And furthermore they need not

Re: [MBZ] sssssssangyong

Someone I think they call Roger may have said: "After wading through this website << http://www.ssangyongaustralia.com.au/chairman.html>>, all I can say is, tootle your horn melodiously and motor gently in the greasemud." Lost me.? Sometimes that is easy to do thoughWhat in the

Re: [MBZ] sssssssangyong

And where have I heard that line before? Mike - Original Message - From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] sssangyong Someone I think they call Roger ma

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37

I know the hill he is talking about..A 300D could use another 50hp on that thing.Nowhere to gain any speed and keep it as the really fun twisties are pretty , well twisty. Oh and did he mention it is freakin step? My old 240D would get 15mph up most of itBBBLLLAAAIII f

Re: [MBZ] Greasemud

Interesting about the quote. I know I have read it somewhere before as well. Mike - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 9:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Greasemud >, all I can say is, tootle

Re: [MBZ] OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37

ng 60mph+ at the bottom, so if I'm careful I can hold almost 40mph through there. (: Levi On 6/21/06, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I know the hill he is talking about..A 300D could use another 50hp on that thing.Nowhere to gain any speed and keep it as the reall

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

HHH...Maybe a new cogen system powerplant.How well do these engines like 1800RPM or so continuously I wonder? Mike - Original Message - From: "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 11:36 AM Subject: [MBZ] NY eBay

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

Nuttin 5 gallons of bondo and a good welder won't fix.That's a nice one here.LOLOLOL Mike - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 1:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL HOLY CATS look at that rust! Yoinks, parts m

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

cylinders..Might buy it and e-bay the parts if the price stays low enough. Mike - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL Mike

Re: [MBZ] 240D to 300D [was: Re: OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 inM37]

/Who....../BT4 in M37] On Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:35:20 -0400 "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: SoIf I pick up the 240D 4spd and a 300D say around 85(I know where one is.) there is a way to combine the two? Most definitely. The body, afterall, was designed to hand

Re: [MBZ] 240D to 300D [was: Re: OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37]

Actually I am looking to repower my 68 Dodge M37 military truck with a MB diesel and would prefer a manual tranny. Mike - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 4:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D to 300D

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL/OT cogen

e: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL Mike Canfield wrote: Mitch, You are on the same track as I. I am looking at a exhaust to air and coolant to air heat exchangers to start out with and then plumb in baseboard heat as I can afford. Exhaust-to-air: Try to track down a junked 1972-1979 VW Bus. The

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

That's what I figured. A tranny will probably be in the works. Mike - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL HHH...Maybe a new cogen system powerpla

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

Thinking the 4 cyl should be more efficient as I am not even coming close to using the power either engine can produce. Either is overkill really. Mike - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 7:05 PM Sub

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

If the Cummins were half as common to find for a reasonable price I would LOVE to use one. Would be the best choice for my M37 as well. Mike - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 8:48 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

Add a cheap solar battery maintainer and it will be free to keep charged and ready all of the time. Mike - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices I looked at these a couple years a

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

That would be easy enough to do with about any saw. Mike - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices I saw one time in a 4wd magazine where it was suggested that in the backcountry yo

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

If you left the clutch side cover off and take off the bar and chain you could slip the v-belt over the centrifugal clutch and hold it tight enough to turn an alternator without modifying the saw at all. Mike - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Di

Re: [MBZ] I get a wierd feeling about this car

Some sludge on the engine but no oil leaks??? HHMM?? Mike - Original Message - From: "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 11:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I get a wierd feeling about this car haha. BS on the mileage, BS

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol/from the WSJ

Of course it does the way they figure it. They figure crops produced strictly for fuel purposes and all of the costs associated including trucking such crops. What are they doing with the waste parts of the soybean plant and/or the mash from distilling the E? Are they considering selling that

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Truck & SUV

Rotella Synthetic is only 13 bucks a gallon at Wally World. Used to run through my 6.9 Tinkernational pretty fast so I went back to Delvac. Mike - Original Message - From: "LT Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 8:53 AM Subject: [MBZ] M

Re: [MBZ] Halogen 9004 Bulbs

If there is any question of the wiring being large enough then this could be an opportunity to add a relay setup so that the higher load is not on the headlight system wiring, only the relay load is on the switch. Then rather than just getting power straight from the battery another relay could

Re: [MBZ] SDL using more front shocks than oil.(update)

I haven't been following this post but have you checked the bumpstops to be sure the shocks are not bottoming out? Just a thought. Mike - Original Message - From: "Harry Watkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] SDL usin

Re: [MBZ] 240d - 300sd auto trans the same?

HEHEHEHEHEHEHEE.Mike - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240d - 300sd auto trans the same? Kaleb, please, don't overload the list with technica

Re: [MBZ] transmission problem

If it is like a 240D then check to be sure the reverse band adjustment bolt on the passengers side of the transmission has not backed itself out. I thought reverse was shot in mineTightened the bolt back in to where it belonged and it was as good as new. Might not be your problem but may b

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

YEPTHEY oughta ban another thing and another and another until THEY control everything. WE as citizens need to police ourselves ALOT more and let THEM worry about the important things a government is supposed to tend to. People had alot more respect for each other and life in general was b

Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE REALITY

NopeThe worst would be one of the above who actually DREAMS of driving a rodbender...You can't really drive them can ya??..Mike - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 3:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] GUNS AND THE

Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?

Catching on The Europeans "caught on" about diesels long ago.Too bad the majority of us Americans can't seem to"catch on". Mike - Original Message - From: "Harry " M.)"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 6:30 PM

Re: [MBZ] twisted logic, Canucks poking fun at Americans

I guess that either means that minding your own business will keep peace for your country or it's so daned cold there that noone wants the place but you Canadians.LOLOLOL. Got that 240D fired up yet Steve? Replace the two glow plugs that aren't shiny and it should fire right up when you cr

Re: [MBZ] changing the motor mounts W123

Just remember that if that board slips the weight of the diesel engine has the potential to punch a hole in the oil pan with the little surface on the top of a bottle jack. A floor jack may only dent it a bit. That and it is alot less likely to fall and pinch your hand, arm, fingers, etc.. M

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: copying hard drive

Good point Curt..My delete and shut up button works just fine on my PCGuess some must be broken.MIke - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 9:45 AM Subject: [MBZ] Subject: Re: copying hard drive And wher

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

$5.49 HOLY SHIT! Mike - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices It's US$5.49 / G in Georgia right now. But typicaly Canada has a higher cost

Re: [MBZ] Reality

Sounds logical to meBut some do say my logic is sometimes flawedMike - Original Message - From: JabbaHursty To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Reality i kind of like the idea of a more open conversation. many do

Re: [MBZ] Here we go! NOr eBay Listing

For thier sake i hope they parked it on high ground. Does it come with a helicopter ride out of where it is? Mike - Original Message - From: "TimothyPilgrim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] H

Re: [MBZ] Stupid Nawlins Quotes Overheard in NYC

Are people really that stupid??? Mike - Original Message - From: "TimothyPilgrim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 12:41 PM Subject: [MBZ] Stupid Nawlins Quotes Overheard in NYC http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] Reality

If it is to"break up the lists" then maybe those who find it offensive to hear someone elses opinion on a subject ought to start thier own "Commies who Talk only about MBZ cars" list and go thier own way. Mike - Original Message - From: "JabbaHursty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

Last I knew Georgia was in the USAThat price is in US figures. Mike - Original Message - From: ned kleinhenz To: Mercedes Diesel List Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 1:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices That price is high. But it sounds worse t

Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil

Water is 8.6 pounds per gallon. Mike - Original Message - From: "Chuck Landenberger" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 3:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Weight of soy oil Wilton, Just a guess, but about the same as diesel

Re: [MBZ] LobstaQ

Bet the zero to 60 time was a bit better on that ole Benz.Mike - Original Message - From: LT Don To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 8:17 PM Subject: [MBZ] LobstaQ I suggest a picnic at CGAS Cape Cod. Sit under the HU-16E static display and dri

Re: [MBZ] LobstaQ

On 9/1/05, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Bet the zero to 60 time was a bit better on that ole Benz.Mike - Original Message - From: LT Don To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005 8:17 PM Subject: [MBZ] LobstaQ

Re: [MBZ] MAC....READ THIS

Re: [MBZ] Note to Lt. Don + Peak Oil (was Re: US vs. Canada)Mac, Use a blend of 75-80% Filtered WVO and 20% or so of Kerosene to thin the oil(I added some gasoline and diesel fuel conditioner to each batch if I had it around)Mix it VERY well and dump it in the tank during warm weather. I p

Re: [MBZ] Note to Lt. Don + Peak Oil (was Re: US vs. Canada)

An old Benz plastic tank will slide in right behind the original tank in a 123. Cut a hole in the top and drop in a transmission cooler that is spliced in to your heater lines. This will heat the fuel. Go to the salvage yard and get a 3 way valve from a Ford truck with two tanks and splice th

Re: [MBZ] Note to Lt. Don + Peak Oil (was Re: US vs. Canada)

Re: [MBZ] Note to Lt. Don + Peak Oil (was Re: US vs. Canada)I put it in another postUse a tank from a W123 chasis Benz.It will slide in behind your OEM tank and take up little trunk space. Mike - Original Message - From: Steve MacSween To: Mercedes mailing list Sent:

Re: [MBZ] LobstaQ

The Cosworth has a DOHC 4 cyl and is VERY fast as well as valuable now. had a Pinto wagon years agoWas the best car I ever bought for $60Drove it all over the East coast for over a year. Mike - Original Message - From: "Harry " M.)"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing

Re: [MBZ] US vs. Canada Gasoline Prices

Actually, what we need is happening right now. As typical of American culture we must be FORCED into conserving our resources. Heaven forbid anyone accept change with open arms rather than bitching about the inconvenience. As long as it is EASIER then that's what will happenMore nukes, re

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

Mac, The shifter bushings are bad and need to be replaced for the switch to work right. Should be an easy fix for you. Used to have to hold it forward to start it and then finally it wouldn't work at all. Just rememberred thatSorry i forgot to mention that glitch. Mike - Original

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

Not more than a year old and it most likely has diesel kleen mixed with it as well so I would just top it off and run it. Glad to help on the bushings.kicking myself in the ass for not keeping it now that I NEED to run WVOOh well, I will be converting my diesel Ford van to a 3 tank syst

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

I drove it for quite a while by pushing the shifter like I saw in another post and it finally got to the point where that just wasn't working anymore and I never got around to fixing it. Mike - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[

Re: [MBZ] New Orleans looting

EXACTLY CraigThey could have got way more people out if they had just listened and not said"OH it's just another storm, we'll be OK". Everyone just assumes that everything will be OK because SOMEBODY will fix thingsYa know, "THEY" will do it while I bitchMike - Original Messa

Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers

Mac's 240D gets 24 on a WVO blend.;>) Mike - Original Message - From: "Scott Levengood" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes mailing list'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 10:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] a question for LT don and other 240D drivers I get 22-24 mile

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

Mac, I have crowned myself group leader for procrastinators anonymous.Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow.LOLOL, Mike - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 05, 2005 1

Re: [MBZ] OT-video camera

I have the Sony HC-21 Handycam and it works great. With an extra battery and some tapes it was about $500. I compared ease of use(touch screen and small size), price and mostly the quality of the lens and the power of the zoom. The Sony excelled in all of them. My $.02, Mike - Original M

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

question Oh, Mike must be an honorary citizen of NOLA On Monday, September 5, 2005, at 07:49 AM, Mike Canfield wrote: Mac, I have crowned myself group leader for procrastinators anonymous.Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow.LOLOL, Mike -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 22

Re: [MBZ] 240d park/neutral interlock question

OH NO...Sounds WAY too familiarI sell Suzuki and Geo 4x4 parts and have a yard full of them to mow around. Been glad it has been dry this summer so the grass didn't grow much after I mowed it a couple times..Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] OT-video camera

Seriously guys I did TONS of research before buying mine...Go to the store and look at the Sony HC-21I don't think you could find a better camera for the money anywhere. Mike - Original Message - From: "Bill Gallagher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

Hello.I would love to have that magazine as I am an AMC nut!!!...I try to get every article I can to HOPEFULLY decorate the walls of my garage...Mike - Original Message - From: "frederick w moir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, Se

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

ect: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega Hey Mike, this would be something you could be intersted in. I saw a Car and Driver special on tv about the gremlin with a V8. Man that thing could really smoke em... "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello.I would love to have that magazine

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

Heck Steve, Just think about when I bought that car just outside DC SIGHT UNSEEN for $500 off e-bay with the PO telling me"Go ahead and come here and drive it home, I'll leave the tags and all on it for you if you'll send them back". I did just that though and was just as pleasently surprized a

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

Yeah they did.From doing wheelstands with a posi and a lot of nerve..Mike - Original Message - From: "Dan Weeks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 8:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega Yeah, but they needed an a

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

You'll LOVE the way that car looks cleaned up and NOONE will believe you bought it for $100.;>) Mike - Original Message - From: "Steve MacSween" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

33 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega Hi, All. Mike Canfield is the winner (?) of the mag. The only one who asked actually. It should look good on his outhouse wall. Mike, It will go out tomorrow, enjoy. Lt Don, Please remember that madness does not run, but gallops, in my family! TTFN Fred Mo

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega You won't believe this, but thats exactly the same car they profiled. It was Classic Car and Driver on the Gremlin with Levis interior. Yellow with a V8 and 4 speed. Remember the Hornet? "Mike Can

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

ursday, September 08, 2005 11:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega You won't believe this, but thats exactly the same car they profiled. It was Classic Car and Driver on the Gremlin with Levis interior. Yellow with a V8 and 4 speed. Remember the Hornet? "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL P

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