Re: [MBZ] Head gasket failures

2006-02-22 Thread OK Don
On 2/22/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at 11:32 PM, OK Don wrote: > Did that engine have a head gasket fail? If not don't sweat it. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite

Re: [MBZ] Oil CHange

2006-02-22 Thread OK Don
ew 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 243K, Rattled '87

Re: [MBZ] RPM Redline

2006-02-23 Thread OK Don
True - there is one in the 450SLC, at an absurdly low RPM. On 2/22/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > It's a Mercedes - it doesn't need "no stinkin' RED line"! > > Except that the gassers do have red marks on the tach. > Go figure. > >

Re: [MBZ] winter break cars

2006-02-23 Thread OK Don
Kaleb !!! This might be your 107 On 2/22/06, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > delete at will, I am only posting really interesting items this time > > > http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/136137982.html -- 81 380sl $2200 > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '

Re: [MBZ] RPM Redline

2006-02-23 Thread OK Don
Ahhh, --- Anarchy !!! On 2/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > they dont have a governor > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown c

Re: [MBZ] MBZ] '90 300D 2.5 died on me

2006-02-23 Thread OK Don
l was in the tank when the engine quit? If less than 1/4 > tank, that further strengthens the plugged strainer/filter theory > (thinks get touchy as the fuel level drops below 1/4). > > Marshall > -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Lim

Re: [MBZ] VeeDub In Da House

2006-02-24 Thread OK Don
; & save them. > > > http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/22/vw-strikes-again-un-pimp-my-ride-videos/ > > http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/17/videos-volkswagens-bizarre-gti-fast-commercials/ > > http://image.guardian.co.uk/sys-video/Media/video/2005/01/27/golfgti.mov > --

Re: [MBZ] 220D tranny shifter types?

2006-02-24 Thread OK Don
shifter? What type of shifter does Gump > have? > > Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon > 1973 220D > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] RPM Redline

2006-02-24 Thread OK Don
I wonder how that transducer reads the fuel pulses in the injector line? Pressure due to expansion of the line? > www.tinytach.com is cheaper, and pretty easy to install. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81

Re: [MBZ] 85 124? Really?

2006-02-24 Thread OK Don
Euro perhaps? On 2/24/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Has anyone heard of a 1985 124 with a 603 with no turbo and a 5 Speed. > WOW! I was just reading about a guy who had one. That would be a unique > and fun car. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 2

Re: [MBZ] MB 1977 300D Engine Trouble shooting

2006-02-25 Thread OK Don
If the chain jumped a tooth, the valves willbe hitting the pistons - there will be no doubt. On 2/24/06, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Bet your chain jumped a tooth -- check the timing AT ONCE. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300S

Re: [MBZ] Blue Bomber starts-update

2006-02-25 Thread OK Don
0SD (231,xxx kmi) > '82 300CD (159,xxx kmi) > '82 300D (74,000 kmi) needs MAJOR work > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To

Re: [MBZ] Blue Bomber starts-update

2006-02-25 Thread OK Don
t;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OUTSIDE > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Blue Bomber starts-update

2006-02-25 Thread OK Don
> > Will that hoist work with a sturdy tree? :) > Which stand will do the job the best? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Blue Bomber starts-update

2006-02-25 Thread OK Don
e stand on sheets of plywood, but I wouldn't try to remove an engine on plywood. On 2/25/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't know how easy it would be to hang that hoist from a tree -- > > I'd definitely get the larger stand with four wheels and greater > weig

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts

2006-02-25 Thread OK Don
www.w124performance.com/docs/mb/W124/124_engine_mounts.pdf > (122kb download) > > :-) > > -Dave M. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

[MBZ] FYI - News from Smart Cars of America, LLC

2006-02-25 Thread OK Don
mp;reason=F> This email was sent to xxx by [EMAIL PROTECTED] Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe<http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1100405892287&ea=bobhoward3%40yahoo.com&t=1101223938983&lang=en&reason=F>™ | Privacy Policy <http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/

Re: [MBZ] Hello from North Platte

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
rote: > > > > Shoot. I was so determined to get home tonight that I didn't think of > > that. > > But I only knew of LT Don in Iowa. Who else is down there? > > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car &#

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
ew 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 243K, Rattled '

Re: [MBZ] name my car

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
reud" > Can't seem to think of anything that is really good. > Rick Knoble > '85 300 CD > '87 190 DT -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
center at the top(like when car > pushed down) or should I look for something else? Shocks are REALLY bad > on this car for starters. Has 160k miles. > -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or

Re: [MBZ] No starter response

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
nless > of course you're cheap and want to go for a solenoid only. The down > side to this is the rest of the starter is just as tired. > > Johnny B. > I Mac Therefore I am -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car &#

Re: [MBZ] Loosing oil

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
t; To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] sagging rear 126

2006-02-26 Thread OK Don
eb, > > > > You mean worn springs don't you? > > > > Trampas -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] what is going on with Mobil 1

2006-02-27 Thread OK Don
wn some Devlac 1? > > > > Allan > > _______ > http://www.striplin.net > 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 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-02-27 Thread OK Don
el options, whether I exercise them or not. I love the mechanical engineering in these cars. The complex ACC systems are great when working properly, can be a real pain when not. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K,

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-02-27 Thread OK Don
/www.striplin.net > 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 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Multicolored 126

2006-02-27 Thread OK Don
My MGA resembled that car --- paint scheme at least! On 2/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > <<http://hooptyrides.com/>> > > > Geez, all the 126 lovers are going to be calling for the smelling salts over > this one. > > RLE

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-02-27 Thread OK Don
> colonoscopy. Colon cancer is the second most-avoidable cancer (first is > lung), and I've seen enough patients with it to know that it's an awful > disease to have. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car &#

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-02-27 Thread OK Don
nurse you'd no doubt have > the answer(s) to that one. Maybe Big Don will shed some light on the > subject. > > Johnny B. > I Mac Therefore I am -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-27 Thread OK Don
about GM with the spin on filters? Is that > setup agreeable with extended changes or not? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-28 Thread OK Don
o work once a week or so to help get longer durations. I'm > not too concerned, it does have 185kmi on it. > > -Curt > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Biodiesel, Keys and "Red" Devils

2006-02-28 Thread OK Don
wonder why? ;-) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] OT "Bedroom Communities"

2006-02-28 Thread OK Don
ids and losers. I do realize that not everyone has the capability of riding > though, and that's fine. Just had to put in two cents for the virtue of > trails. We think they enhance a community. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-02-28 Thread OK Don
Dang! On 2/27/06, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > E week is over Don! > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] OT "Bedroom Communities"

2006-02-28 Thread OK Don
Yup - drove the '90 300D 2.5 there. Saw mostly newer benzs and plenty of Saabs (though not a single Sonett!). Lots of SUVs, Jeeps, stuff like that. On 2/27/06, Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK Don, did you take your klatta to Albuquerque? What we've noticed is that &

Re: [MBZ] Sticky ignition lock

2006-02-28 Thread OK Don
> Rmove the lock before it sticks.. > Take it apart and remove the brass slides "tumblers".. > Leave the key retainer on.. > Reassemble and reinstall.. > Now only you know that any MB key will work.. > Hank -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-03-01 Thread OK Don
Yes - it works great! Now I just need to fix a couple of odometers On 2/28/06, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Speaking of measuring things did you ever get that mileage spreadsheet to > work? I've got another bunch of mileage I need to put in mine... > &g

Re: [MBZ] picked up a cheap 77 300D today

2006-03-01 Thread OK Don
sn't need extra amps, just rap (gag) and classical stuff (yeppers). > ~ > ~People think I'm joking when I say I originally put a subwoofer in my > ~car to listen to Bach organ works. It's just not the same when you > ~can't feel those pedal tones. > ~ > > &

Re: [MBZ] W123 power steering

2006-03-01 Thread OK Don
Looks like a troll On 2/28/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am going to finally get around to flushing and changing filter in my power > steering ('77 240D). Recommendations, if any, on what brand of ATF to use > when I refill? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK

Re: [MBZ] What is the most addictive thing about a Mercedes Diesel?

2006-03-01 Thread OK Don
frequently should an asymptomatic 50+ person get a colonoscopy? > > > > > > Well ONE factor might be how much you enjoy it! > > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] ok, all this talk about M1 has me wondering

2006-03-01 Thread OK Don
The one Curt odffered to the list many months ago. On 2/28/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > what spreadsheet? > > OK Don wrote: -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or ye

Re: [MBZ] sort of MB related...sprechen Sie Deutsch?

2006-03-02 Thread OK Don
g deal > really. Just FYI" > > Ihre harte Arbeit ausgezahlt. > Never stop learning. > > Bob Rentfro -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Spelling

2006-03-02 Thread OK Don
I have both of those, plus a frequent nad, with too many more to list -- many of you have caught them --- On 3/1/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My bete noir is teh instead of the. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Lim

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006

2006-03-02 Thread OK Don
s Neureiter, Houston, TX > '82 300SD, '95 E300D > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] sort of MB related...sprechen Sie Deutsch?

2006-03-02 Thread OK Don
OK - that makes sense, even after almost 40 years away from the language. On 3/1/06, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ihre harte Arbeit ausgezahlt = "All your hard work paid off" > > My German teacher used to say that to selected students periodically. &g

Re: [MBZ] Spelling

2006-03-02 Thread OK Don
Sometimes, but NOT my go's -- On 3/1/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don -- > > Are you having problems with your nads? > > -- Don > > > On 3/1/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I have both of those, plus a frequent na

Re: [MBZ] SWMBO translation (was: sort of MB related)

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
No --- Any thoughts on this subject? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] 123 Power Steering Filter

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
doing the dirty work. I wonder if > yours got petrified and came apart. > > Johnny B. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
Yup - two week, 3800 mile trip, June 10th through the 25th. Route takes us by your house the 16th or 17th -- On 3/2/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > BOTH? > > On 3/2/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Damn -- I hate to miss meeting the Gr

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
t;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I know and am planning ... will even buy some more propane by then. Iowa > chops sound ok? How many we serving and what is your brand of beer? .. > Loren / IA Don, want to come up for it? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '

Re: [MBZ] 123 Power Steering Filter

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
different. > > Maybe at OkieQ 2006 -- at least one of us. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Door seals

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
Taht won't keep the ear warm - but ear muffs On 3/2/06, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just put cotton in the right ear is a low cost solution ... -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
It would be easier to drive to Atlanta -- Mom's 80th. BD party. On 3/2/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > well its a once in a lifetime opportunity, you can change your other plans > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K,

Re: [MBZ] Okie Q

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
150 miles from Norman, OK; but I won't be there :-( On 3/3/06, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 484 miles away for me. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '7

Re: [MBZ] Project 240D in Oregon

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
20 deg (or one tooth +2 deg) might be a risk of valve-piston > contact. It surely would make it run unhappily. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

2006-03-03 Thread OK Don
up on it's own when poured out of the bottle --->> > > > On 3/3/06, Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > OK Don, you are a man after my own heart. Anything less than dark beer > > is a waste of a good bottle or can. > > -- OK Don,

Re: [MBZ] Door seals

2006-03-04 Thread OK Don
: > Hi Bill, > > I do copy the second line in, it doesn't work. Or rather the only time it > doesn't work is when its an attachment. To go to an external site its okay. > > -Curt > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, L

Re: [MBZ] luther and love

2006-03-04 Thread OK Don
aftstoffs Prüfenlastwagen) > -1972 Jacobsen 21" Turbo Vent > -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, 12HP Kohler, 38" deck, Snowcaster, "One Banger" > > - > Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! > ___________ > http://www.

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ 2006, ****UPDATE***

2006-03-04 Thread OK Don
Very true! I have to get into home brewing - after I master bio-Diesel brewing! On 3/3/06, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > True! But it might be too cold - tastes better warmer than freezing. > > Guiness is good stuff, but I try to drink local

Re: [MBZ] R-12 Freon

2006-03-04 Thread OK Don
Or, you could use Hotshot, Duracool, etc. On 3/4/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Or, you could convert it to R134a. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow ca

Re: [MBZ] OT: More genset musings

2006-03-04 Thread OK Don
tial ratio = 343 RPM at wheels > > 23" diameter tires => 6 foot circumference > > 343 RPM x 6 feet/rev = 2058 feet/minute = 23.4 MPH > > IIRC, the cruise control won't engage below 25 - 30 MPH. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 30

Re: [MBZ] MELT?

2006-03-05 Thread OK Don
; Next time in a junk yard, look at the melted/deformed Al parts of a > car in a fire..of course, water cools the heads and others, but a > car fire, nothing to cool the part, will melt/deform under the high heat > > > Bill > 1981 300 TD -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK &

Re: [MBZ] MELT?

2006-03-05 Thread OK Don
d of my 440 c.i. V8. > They would take some heat, wouldn't they? > > Brian > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Switching to gmail for MB list

2006-03-05 Thread OK Don
does this as most PCs run Windows. > I don't so I don't know and I'm curious. > I'm very happy running OS X10.4.5 "Tiger". > > Johnny B. > I Mac Therefore I am > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, L

[MBZ] 107 heater hoses replacement

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
(thanks, Rusty), but can't get the core end clamps off -- TIA - -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

[MBZ] 124 8 hole wheels

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
it is. I'd like to find two or three of these wheels for my son to buy for me -- Any one have some spares? Kaleb? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Switching to gmail for MB list

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
AIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Mar 5, 2006, at 12:41 PM, OK Don wrote: > > > Windows, being an operating system, doesn't do that (threading email). > > Some email programs do, some don't - you get to choose > > > > > I should have asked w

Re: [MBZ] 124 8 hole wheels

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
er market 8 hole look-alike wheels (sold by > Tire Rack) that were very reasonably priced. I've been using a set for > 5-6 years and have been VERY pleased. > > Marshall -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81

Re: [MBZ] 107 heater hoses replacement

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
5/06, John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Mar 5, 2006, at 9:50 PM, OK Don wrote: > > > P/Ns for the hoses are 107 831 14 94 and 107 831 15 94. I have the > > new hoses (thanks, Rusty), but can't get the core end clamps off -- > > > > TIA

Re: [MBZ] *sigh*

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
ue. > > Johnny B. > I Mac Therefore I am > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] 124 8 hole wheels

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
p://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 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car 

Re: [MBZ] 124 8 hole wheels

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
sor: 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 3

Re: [MBZ] 107 heater hoses replacement

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
the same setup as your '80 SL. I didn't go out and look at them, but > couldn't you just cut the clamps with a Dremel to get the old ones off and > then install new clamps in a more accessible location? > > Barry > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Ratt

Re: [MBZ] 124 8 hole wheels

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
ack wheels and > you would have four matching wheels that have the different bolts. I > guess that would mean you would use the OEM wheels for the snow tires. > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, L

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 240D

2006-03-06 Thread OK Don
ou can usually count on finding it at any farming town, but they > roll up the sidewalks pretty early. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] brake torsion bar broken...thoughts?

2006-03-07 Thread OK Don
an/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > 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 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

2006-03-08 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] HOLY CRAP

2006-03-08 Thread OK Don
Sheesh! I have an extra one of those in the garage - can I copy your description for my eBay posting??? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

2006-03-09 Thread OK Don
In the first message of this thread, you quoted $159.95 each - after-market? Is this last quote for MB original wheels at $235.75 each? On 3/8/06, Rusty Cullens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yes, $235.75 each. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300S

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)

2006-03-10 Thread OK Don
> should go for. If he wants to get rid of them, should we offer $10 each? > Comes with EVERYTHING you need (electrical and hose connectors, wires, etc) > > What do you think? May low ball at $5 each? > > Chris -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '

Re: [MBZ] the "others"

2006-03-10 Thread OK Don
ld confess a few dopey things I've done in snow, starting with when I > was a teenager. > > RLE > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)

2006-03-10 Thread OK Don
anyway. But > there WILL inevitably be occasions when we must. > > Thanks > Brian > 83 240D -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)

2006-03-10 Thread OK Don
in another email > account, but that account went away unexpectedly. The outfit that the acct. > was with shall remain unnamed, but it contains the letters used in "must > switch now". > > Brian > 83 240D > > On 3/9/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > &

Re: [MBZ] wow

2006-03-10 Thread OK Don
How did that car drive 163k miles, and stay that clean under the hood??? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Used-Mercedes-Benz-300d-1975_W0QQitemZ4620572811QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled 

Re: [MBZ] w124 diesel value

2006-03-11 Thread OK Don
to the SLC instead of the original engine (117). -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] wind noises

2006-03-12 Thread OK Don
If you can hear it whistling, you're not driving fast enough! On 3/10/06, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Which is why the antenna was moved to the rear quarter panel on the > > 107 SLs > > in the 70s. > > Still whistles in back, too! > > -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] shipping a car

2006-03-12 Thread OK Don
may end up at the OkieQ. I haven't yet decided. I am on vacation that > week(end), but I have custody of my two boys and I don't drink. I am not > sure how "kid friendly" > of an environment the OkieQ will be. We'll see. > Rick Knoble > '85 300 CD >

Re: [MBZ] NON voyage! AND leaking coolant @ head gasket

2006-03-12 Thread OK Don
ound town. About 2 weeks ago I took it for about > a 50 mile trip (more than my wife drives per week), taking it up to 112 mph > and lost almost no coolant. > > SO, it is almost certainly getting out at start up and warm up. Once hot, > it seems to seal up. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO No

Re: [MBZ] Now Warsteiner was OkieQ

2006-03-13 Thread OK Don
27; on a flat > rock". > I had almost 3" at my house. Really needed it...really need more. > > Bob Rentfro > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electronic surge protection

2006-03-13 Thread OK Don
; > If your SmartUPS is the rack-mount model where the batteries slide in > > > single-file, I recommend running the PowerChute monitoring software > > > and replacing the pack at the first sign that the internal temperature > > > has gotten higher than usual. -- OK Do

[MBZ] '78 450 SLC fuel pump

2006-03-13 Thread OK Don
on that it's running? Question 2 - Any better ideas for getting the fuel system ready for use again? Question 3 - Kaleb, do you have a working pump of this vintage? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gra

Re: [MBZ] More Storms

2006-03-13 Thread OK Don
e it's trying to blow off right now here in AR. I > still havn't picked up the mess from the other day when I had a chunk of > my barn blow off and fly about 60ft into a fence. > > --Robert -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K,

Re: [MBZ] '78 450 SLC fuel pump

2006-03-14 Thread OK Don
ord (Forgive > me) Powerstroke. > > Tom Potter -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, brown car '97 Ply Grand Voyager 78K Van Go

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D W123 616.9xx Old Style Hand Injector Pump

2006-03-14 Thread OK Don
That was my understanding as well. > The /8 designation was widely applied in 196_8_, due to a massive > redesign in a number of areas. 'Modern' suspension and driveline, > crush zones, etc. So far as I know, if it's a 114/115, it _is_ a /8. > > -- Jim -- OK D

Re: [MBZ] More Storms

2006-03-14 Thread OK Don
Turns out that the smoke I was smelling last night and this morning was most likely from the Texas panhandle, not the little (by comparison) local fires. That's smoke from a fire about 250 miles away that you could see in your head lights. Must have been some fire! On 3/13/06, OK Don &l

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electronic surge protection

2006-03-14 Thread OK Don
ut it takes a > metric arseload of disk storage and is a tank :) almost grunted when I put > it on top of it. > > -j. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yellow car '78 450SLC 67K, br

Re: [MBZ] OT: Maytag Diswasher

2006-03-14 Thread OK Don
z microscope (that takes more recent lenses) > Our next installment: the story of the Amana Radarange. > > (It's not only our cars from the 70's that we're keeping going > around here! Annoys my wife to no end. [All of it, probably.]) > > -- Jim -- OK Don,

Re: [MBZ] While I'm writing

2006-03-15 Thread OK Don
It's all relative - compare it to R&R-ing the blower fan in a 115 chassis --- > That doesn''t sound particularly easy to me... > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, Rattled '87 300SDL 290K, Limo Lite, or blue car '81 240D 173K, Gramps, or yell

Re: [MBZ] OT: Maytag Diswasher

2006-03-15 Thread OK Don
Nope - one knob for time, One button to start it. On 3/14/06, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2 knobs, right? One for cycle time & one for time? > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > 256-656-1924 > www.kegkits.com -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D 243K, R

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