Re: [MBZ] 1 Viper + 1 Ferrari + 1 Idiot

2005-12-10 Thread OK Don
there and run the cops off the road with the thing while his buddies filmed it ). We're talking people with endless rescources and zero accountability. This thing has that scenario written all over it. -Robert -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK

2005-12-11 Thread OK Don
and they can put it on the next car they buy. I took the chance that it was either okay or the trooper would cut me some slack. I got home without a problem. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread OK Don
You'll also need the bill of sale for the amout to pay the excise tax on in OK when you first register the car. The tag agency here in OK just needs the title, proof of insurance, the vehicle (so they can check the VIN) and, erm, money (for the new tags). -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread OK Don
(for the new tags). -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/ ___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread OK Don
. The tag agency here in OK just needs the title, proof of insurance, the vehicle (so they can check the VIN) and, erm, money (for the new tags). -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread OK Don
$4500, and only Discover, and they charge a fee for using it. A check is the best way -- On 12/12/05, Tom Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What was the purchase price of the vehicle you registered? Do they take plastic? thanks, Tom -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81

Re: [MBZ] Buying a car in GA and registering it in OK:

2005-12-13 Thread OK Don
the charge you on. I always just tell them I paid $500 or $1000, or whatever, that way it for sure hits the lowest amount. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Oil Analysis

2005-12-14 Thread OK Don
. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so how long do you figure you can go between changes now? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] ArcticQ - US rendezvous point

2005-12-14 Thread OK Don
to Prudhoe Bay @ 9,500 miles round trip. This is just about 2 1/2 weeks. ( - Winnipeg - Saskatoon - Edmonton - Whitehorse - Fairbanks - ) -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL Engine Vacuum pump question

2005-12-15 Thread OK Don
___ For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb will offer them $500

2005-12-15 Thread OK Don
I'd think the Belvedere would best be left buried -- -- On 12/14/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats cool, I never knew anything about that. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread OK Don
? I am sure I do not need to order the air from Rusty, as I am using nasty cheapo tires on Gump. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-16 Thread OK Don
more than 75% nitrogen, what's the advanage of loosing the oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.? Is it just moisture? I don't think nitrogen is categorically moisture free. Philip, with a nitrogen mix in all his tires -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78

Re: [MBZ] Filling tires with nitrogen (was Re: Year End Specials)

2005-12-16 Thread OK Don
www.kegkits.com -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] this guy is on CRACK

2005-12-16 Thread OK Don
It even has cup holders on the doors! I don't know, that really looked like a clean interior. For the right guy, who knows... That would surely dress up our SDL, for example. -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2005-12-16 Thread OK Don
=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITrd=1 or http://tinyurl.com/d6wus Standard Fluke 83 with a clamp-on 400A AC/DC current probe. -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] OT: US influences Canada's car market

2005-12-17 Thread OK Don
/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D parts car

2005-12-18 Thread OK Don
-CAR_W0QQitemZ8023271750QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Why doesn't he just get a new windshield put in and sell it as a driver? Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Million miler in OK

2005-12-19 Thread OK Don
a million miles. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] 190E

2005-12-19 Thread OK Don
was in the 28s. Premium. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Million miler in OK

2005-12-19 Thread OK Don
. At 5,000 per year, I will be 202 years old (or 203 after 12/24/05) to get to that point. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] 124 washer nozzles don't heat up

2005-12-19 Thread OK Don
probably will improve flow as well). Either way, how the heck do you get them out of the hood? I pushed and pried for quite a while with no result. Thanks, Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Million miler in OK

2005-12-19 Thread OK Don
expectancy is 120+ years. I don't believe it, but that's what was said. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

[MBZ] Mercedes Enthusiast articles - long trips and high miles

2005-12-19 Thread OK Don
/ Running Report- Problem solving and raking up the miles with the 300D. African Adventure- One old Mercedes and one very long and fascinating journey. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 300sd intermittent hard start problem

2005-12-19 Thread OK Don
the car to the shop today or tomorrow at the latest. Thanks. Sumner D. Matthes Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Thinking about selling my 240D

2005-12-20 Thread OK Don
of driving on it. The only times it had let me down was when I tried my odds on the fuel reserve. If nobody is gonna buy it I might just as well fix it and put it away until the other two cars need a break. Tan -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] diesel compression tester

2005-12-21 Thread OK Don
.??? On 12/20/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Mercedes-Diesel-Compression-Tester-w-adapter_W0QQitemZ4599090979QQcategoryZ43989QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] diesel compression tester

2005-12-21 Thread OK Don
average or throw out the anomalies. All in all, it is a good buy for the money. It just helps to be aware of the shortcomings. It produces results that are a guide, not the gospel. Before settling on a diagnosis from this tool alone, i'd want to look at other factors. Loren -- OK Don

Re: [MBZ] SEC sightings

2005-12-22 Thread OK Don
One word - gasoline. Anybody have any reasons to convince me not to buy it, it is LOTS cheaper. Donald H. Snook -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Front End Creak

2005-12-22 Thread OK Don
could figure out a way to flip the car over like a pancake. I exaggerate but you catch my drift. There appears to be nothing left to replace yet the noise persists - especially during COLD weather. The creak makes this beautiful car sound like a jalopy. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D

Re: [MBZ] Unstable Starting

2005-12-22 Thread OK Don
I've bought a starter solenoid (for a slant 6) it was bad right off the shelf and I had to rebuild it. I can't get into this one.) THanks for your help. zac -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Jazzy Moose day

2005-12-22 Thread OK Don
Moose Friday - when all the pent up off-topic stuff comes pouring out. On 12/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When is moose day exactly anyways? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends

2005-12-22 Thread OK Don
. But I heard him exclaim, as I puffed my Christmas cigar, Happy Christmas to all, and TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARS! Bob Rentfro '77 300D 145K Litchfield Park, AZ -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-12-22 Thread OK Don
There is a conversion kit for some of the vacuum only models to add the pressure feature, but it's less expensive to buy a new one with it than a vacuum only and the kit. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http

Re: [MBZ] Advice on storing a 240D

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
Drive it to Arizona, park it, fly home. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
All present and acounted for --- On 12/23/05, Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys in Oklahoma city had better check to see if you still have a hood ornament :-) -Robert -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] 81 300td crank pulley fan clutch repair

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
I wedge a pry bar in the starter ring gear teeth. Is there a special MB tool (or home method) of holding the harmonic balancer when putting the 200 ft lbs or so of torque on the big nut? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Rendezvous

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
Worked fine for me also - XP on a homebrew box. On 12/23/05, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://mirror.rtor.net/rendezvous20_04.mov Worked fine for me. Beige G3 Mac, 10.2.8, QT 6.01 -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] this guy still hasnt learned

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
Right! I really have a hard time with the repeated letters - it feels like I've pushed the key twice, but there's only one on the screen. Got to start reading what I type before hitting send On 12/23/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 08:08:35 -0600 OK Don

Re: [MBZ] GREEN BABY, YEA

2005-12-23 Thread OK Don
Like my SLC, there is no datacard for your car in the EPC version I have - 10.6.21 - 8/2002. The SLC was originaly the same color as yours, but was re-painted a metallic bronze. No, I never found that out. But it's 107.044-12-030547 if anybody knows how to look it up. -- Jim -- OK Don

[MBZ] An automotive first (for me)

2005-12-24 Thread OK Don
to order a NEW Pedal! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] An automotive first (for me)

2005-12-24 Thread OK Don
an aircooled VW--very common problem after a bout with rustworm infestation, especially the early Type IIs. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

[MBZ] OT: V-8 Engine on Snow Blower

2005-12-25 Thread OK Don
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[MBZ] OT: Parking practice

2005-12-25 Thread OK Don
I need to practice in the 300D 2.5 http://www.funny-games.biz/videos/8-dackia.html -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] O/T Merry Christmas

2005-12-25 Thread OK Don
Ramen! On 12/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amen. On 12/24/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: May you be touched by his noodly appendage this holiday season. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http

Re: [MBZ] OT: V-8 Engine on Snow Blower

2005-12-25 Thread OK Don
. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] OT: V-8 Engine on Snow Blower

2005-12-25 Thread OK Don
of these in a radial configuration to get to the 400+ HP. -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] 603 HP

2005-12-25 Thread OK Don
. -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Frappr Map

2005-12-26 Thread OK Don
I'd like to encourage our non-US located members and friends to participate in the Frappr! map as well. It's fun to see where everyone is, even though we won't likely be stopping by for help on a trip. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] Anyone know of a good seat repair site?

2005-12-26 Thread OK Don
Kaleb - we need a couple of seat end and chassis wiring harness end connectors with some wire still attached to make a few extension cord sets for working on these seats. We can mail them around as needed. If you'll pull the connectors/wires, I'll solder them up into extension cords. -- OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Admin, transition complete

2005-12-26 Thread OK Don
and free. I manage it by deleting stuff I think I never need and keep the rest stached in Labels, same as folders. I send you an invitation you can use if you like. -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC

Re: [MBZ] Car 'year'

2005-12-26 Thread OK Don
. In 1977 with the 123 240D they went to the key start. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Anyone know of a good seat repair site?

2005-12-26 Thread OK Don
I'm guessing we need a set each for the memory and non-memory seats - is that all? On 12/26/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, next car I part out will do. OK Don wrote: Kaleb - we need a couple of seat end and chassis wiring harness end connectors with some wire still

Re: [MBZ] update on the 5.0 euro into the 380SE project

2005-12-26 Thread OK Don
went away and it starting running nice. Just need to clear out the junk I guess. -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300DT

2005-12-26 Thread OK Don
. Production years Cars look very nice. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Mercedes-Benz-300DT-4-door-TURBO-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ4599012330QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Regards Tom Scordato Bellefonte PA -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM

Re: [MBZ] Anyone know of a good seat repair site?

2005-12-26 Thread OK Don
extension wires is have the proper plugs. On 12/26/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Im not sure how that would work with the memory type since it runs thru the brain box first. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http

Re: [MBZ] Title screw-ups (was: Re: Car 'year')

2005-12-27 Thread OK Don
to result in higher fees and worse service?/rant -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Anyone know of a good seat repair site?

2005-12-27 Thread OK Don
to the seat brain box with the seat out of the car, that might work. Would have to find some sort of connector though that will be able to plug into the car end though. OK Don wrote: The extension wire will run from the harness where the seat would have plugged in to the harness, with the other

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300DT

2005-12-27 Thread OK Don
. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a cheap 124 diesel wagon project?

2005-12-27 Thread OK Don
My wife gave up years ago -- -- -- On 12/26/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which of us has not or will not, in the future, say this: I bought this car a few weeks ago as a project car but because time demands my wife has demanded that I sell it. Other than Kaleb, of course. -- OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Car 'year'

2005-12-27 Thread OK Don
missing out! For whatever reason, I really like driving our 114 and 115 cars. But I really like to change horses once in awhile too. That's really why we have such a large stable of cars. -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] I own the Starship Enterprise

2005-12-27 Thread OK Don
be. Must be fun! -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] MB Tex / cold weather

2005-12-27 Thread OK Don
. Leatherique. Voila! -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] MB Tex / cold weather

2005-12-27 Thread OK Don
Yeah - pre-heat the interior, not the engine! What also works pretty well is to just put a space heater inside the car. More juice required is all. -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] 126

2005-12-28 Thread OK Don
Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have any opinions about the reliability/driveability of the older 126 380SE. I found an 85 that appears to be VERY nice. Donald H. Snook -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http

Re: [MBZ] 126

2005-12-28 Thread OK Don
. I have never tried) Any ideas on what it might cost at a decent indy? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] 126

2005-12-28 Thread OK Don
Add - 300SDL ~ 24-26MPG (mine - 50/50 highway city). I've heard 18-20 for the 380SE, but that's just hearsay. 560SEL ~17MPG 420SEL ~19-22MPG 300SD ~25-28MPG This is what I roughly get on my W126s. Trampas -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM

Re: [MBZ] 123 - mating differential to subframe

2005-12-28 Thread OK Don
www.kegkits.com -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] 126

2005-12-29 Thread OK Don
New girl friend -- On 12/28/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: where is richard, don, havent seen him around here in a while. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Excessive current draw - '80 300TD - Source Found!

2005-12-29 Thread OK Don
? Craig -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Excessive current draw - '80 300TD - Source Found!

2005-12-29 Thread OK Don
No - the rubber didn't sqeeze out and away like that - the center metal part just pushed straight down. On 12/28/05, John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK Don wrote: I put a new set of motor mounts in my 115 when I installed the factory crate 617 engine, only to have them collapse

Re: [MBZ] OK Don's 124

2005-12-29 Thread OK Don
the rear window? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Tire pressure gauge

2005-12-29 Thread OK Don
://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Texas and Oklahoma Fires

2005-12-30 Thread OK Don
and Oklahoma live in relation to the recent fires? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Lockup

2005-12-30 Thread OK Don
Which newer ones? In which models? Anything that might fit older cars? On 12/29/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have never heard of any MB with a lock up converter, unless the newer ones do The newer ones do. And not just on fifth gear. RLE -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman

Re: [MBZ] 123 - mating differential to subframe

2005-12-30 Thread OK Don
Tell her you were defending her honor -- On 12/29/05, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keep your hands in your pockets and tell her you should see the other guy. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http

Re: [MBZ] SOS - '87 190Dt Overheat! -update

2005-12-30 Thread OK Don
see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] 126

2005-12-30 Thread OK Don
Trying to keep up with the rest of the car -- On 12/29/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why were the snow tires running? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Plymouth-Dakar Race

2005-12-30 Thread OK Don
Seatlle to Miami is within a few miles of the 2006 race - 3364 miles, or how about a Vancouver - San Diego - San Antonio - Jacksonville - Quebec - Vancouver run? 8414 miles. Of course, Tulsa - Vanvouver - Dead Horse (4721 miles) still sounds great. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87

Re: [MBZ] the enterprise looses its warp drive, forced to run on impulse power

2005-12-30 Thread OK Don
failed, no matter what. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] cheap sdl

2005-12-31 Thread OK Don
Good in getting the exhaust system replaced, but do they replace the cracked head? On 12/30/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yep, sure does, thats probably a good thing. OK Don wrote: Looks like it still has the trap oxidizer -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87

Re: [MBZ] am I missing something here or what?

2005-12-31 Thread OK Don
is that if you have a gullwing you want this to go with it. How much would you sell something like this for? Also depends how much MB/DC want for something like that, if they still sell them. Anyway don't stress Kaleb just buy it:-) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78

Re: [MBZ] VERY Nice 124 2.5 on ebay Central Indiana - no affiliation.

2005-12-31 Thread OK Don
Condition is everything - little else matters on the cars -- -- On 12/30/05, L. Mark Finch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, there you go. So maybe I _wasn't_ on crack when I paid $3,000 for a pretty nice '82 300D Turbodiesel that I found on eBay and drove it back to Indiana? -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] cheap sdl

2005-12-31 Thread OK Don
chance offer http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4600042852rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AITrd=1 Thinking about going for it at $821. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2005-12-31 Thread OK Don
a good buyer or not until they've gotten the stuff. Just because they paid doesn't mean they won't try to weasel out of it later. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] cheap sdl

2005-12-31 Thread OK Don
I'm thinking 190D (Diesel performance) or an SEC (Diesel cool looks) body -- On 12/30/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that body might not be too bad, had a couple of rust areas but who knows. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM

Re: [MBZ] Cats (was the enterprise looses.....)

2005-12-31 Thread OK Don
. No wonder the mental imagery was so confusing to me! By-product of having two cats (the meow variety) I guess. Don -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheapery

2006-01-01 Thread OK Don
My stock non-vented caps did leak fuel until I replaced the rubber gaskets with new ones from Rusty - Having looked at the fuel level in the filler after topping off my 300D, I think a vented cap would weep fuel when taking left turns with a full tank. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90

Re: [MBZ] OT Genset

2006-01-01 Thread OK Don
official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] FYI LT Don

2006-01-01 Thread OK Don
is going to be taking out hundreds of phillips screws, breaking fingernails taking off sealed access panels, and wearing out a magnaflux machine -- and that is just on the first airframe. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http

Re: [MBZ] FYI LT Don

2006-01-01 Thread OK Don
? That's where I sat when I was flying radioman. The first square window just behind the prop arc is where I sat when I was the navigator (90% of flights). I sure do miss flying around in those!1 -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] Addendum LT Don

2006-01-01 Thread OK Don
sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http

Re: [MBZ] Addendum LT Don

2006-01-01 Thread OK Don
an immediate impact (no pun intended) on the overall aerodynamics of the plane -- it tends to stop wanting to fly. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Addendum LT Don

2006-01-01 Thread OK Don
-correcting. What do you think, OK Don? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Korean 124s

2006-01-02 Thread OK Don
for $800 about 20 years ago, IIRC it needed brakes, engine rebuild and upholstery. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] '72 280SE 4.5

2006-01-02 Thread OK Don
] wrote: Turbocharger? Not a chance, unless someone has swapped in a 617 turbodiesel instead of the V8. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] Where can I buy the best priced suspension spheres?

2006-01-02 Thread OK Don
Dump the Buick and get another real car! On 1/1/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wish Rusty sold BUICK parts! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Caravan ignition lock cylinder

2006-01-02 Thread OK Don
--40) into a lock. Use brake cleaner or contact cleaner (like you did last), and lubricate with graphite. I'd re-install it and use it while checking out the price of a new cylinder from the stealership. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-02 Thread OK Don
AS a quick and dirty - I don't want to put more time/money than neccesary into it - move, you could try one of the head gasket sealing products. That engine isn't very high compression is it? Might be worth a shot, but I'd bet against it working. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Wet yourself cool!!!!

2006-01-02 Thread OK Don
. :9 -MMM- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

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