Re: [MBZ] W124 8 Hole wheels

2006-03-07 Thread Harry Watkins
I didn't know that, thanks, we live and learn. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 07, 2006 4:05 PM Subject

Re: [MBZ] 1977 300D non turbo engine replacement Cross Roads

2006-03-09 Thread Harry Watkins
, I don't need this many cars and I have a reduction plan in mind. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans 85 TD As Herr Doktor says is true. I would like to point out that it is a lot cheaper to risk making a mistake with a kaleb car or a $2500 car

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Christmas Fund

2007-12-07 Thread Harry Watkins
How about a mailing address? Harry On Dec 7, 2007 7:40 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know that Kaleb would never ask for such a thing so I will ask for him. As any of you who have followed the thread know, they are about to inherit three small children and Christmas is

Re: [MBZ] OT: How much does it cost to build a garage?

2007-12-07 Thread Harry Watkins
You can build mortarless concrete block walls very quickly and easily done. My wife and I built our 32' X 60' X 10' basement walls 11 years ago and came within 1/2 both level and square. Our previous building experience was a leaky dog house. After the wall is up, we troweled (both sides) on a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Emergency House Heat

2007-12-11 Thread Harry Watkins
How about putting a heater core in the house, connected to the car with long heater hose? Harry On Dec 11, 2007 10:21 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been pondering alternative ways to heat the house when the power is out, given our all electric house. Given an attached garage, with

Re: [MBZ] The good fight is over

2007-12-17 Thread Harry Watkins
Sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with all his family. Thank God for him and others that were willing to climb in that plane time after time to help secure the freedom we all enjoy. I hope I get to go to his part of Heaven. Harry On Dec 17, 2007 11:24 AM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

2007-12-18 Thread Harry Watkins
KC 135s and I believe B-52s use water injection. Wilton can explain this better than I can. For take off with heavy loads, they inject water into the engines for a power boost. Harry On Dec 17, 2007 10:37 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes - water that's in liquid form, whether fog or

[MBZ] Rusty, Kaleb, retailers

2007-12-19 Thread Harry Watkins
You may want to check this out. Some pretty big heavy hitters putting this together. Lookout PayPal, Visa. http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/revolution_money_to_take_on_pa.php Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] completely OT: Kirby vacuum

2007-12-22 Thread Harry Watkins
We got a Roomba, loved it so much we got a Scooba, loved it so much we got a Dirt Dog. Our central vac stays idle most of the time. I turn the Dirt Dog loose when I'm working in my shop area and he keeps things pretty well picked up. Harry On Dec 22, 2007 12:26 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] completely OT: Kirby vacuum

2007-12-22 Thread Harry Watkins
Ed, don't do it until you at least try a Roomba. I'm telling you, the other vacuum systems won't be used much when you have one. Our first was in operation during Thanksgiving 2006. We had it running on the last day as our guests (mostly family) were leaving for home, its hard not to watch it

Re: [MBZ] Marshall Booth, email archive

2007-12-29 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Philip and Don, What a treat. Harry On Dec 29, 2007 5:42 PM, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Through the generous hosting for Wonko the Sane - aka Lt. Don the collection of Marshall's posts to this list are accessible. http://don.homelinux.net/~don/marshall-mail/maillist.html These

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Harry Watkins
Sad but true, our govmimmt gonna make sure you get da box. https://www.dtv2009.gov/ I hate to share. Harry On Jan 3, 2008 12:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yea, I have an antenna hooked up to the box for local HD --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa

Re: [MBZ] 126 Left Front Turn Light

2008-01-03 Thread Harry Watkins
Don, the mparts sell a kit with tape like stuff (red and yellow) that looks just like the lens. Cut to fit. When I saw your post, I remembered I did that on my pickup about three years ago and it looks so original, I never notice it. Harry On Jan 3, 2008 3:23 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT HDTV

2008-01-03 Thread Harry Watkins
This is what that Gov site stated: At midnight on February 17, 2009, all full-power television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to 100% digital broadcasting. Digital broadcasting promises to provide a clearer picture and more programming options and will

Re: [MBZ] Deoxit version: was 123 coupe electrical confusion

2008-01-08 Thread Harry Watkins
http://www.caig.com/ I like the plastic bottle with the needle applicator. Harry On Jan 8, 2008 12:12 PM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can someone tell me the name and/or parts number on your deoxit container? Several years ago Marshall told us about Deoxit, I looked up their website,

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Banned] Pictures of Christmas 2007-Kids

2008-01-08 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks for sharing. Nice looking bunch there. Keep on keeping on. Harry On Jan 8, 2008 2:49 PM, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Regina and Kaleb, Thanks for sharing You are doing a good job and the kids radiate that Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ

Re: [MBZ] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs

2008-01-13 Thread Harry Watkins
We had a hard wire system and the way I put it in the ground is all I can offer, the dog won. I rented a lawn edger to dig a narrow ditch, poked it in with a stick and ran the riding mower over it. Two days later you could not see any signs. I covered 1/3 acre. Harry On Jan 13, 2008 11:03 AM,

Re: [MBZ] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs

2008-01-13 Thread Harry Watkins
PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: We had a hard wire system and the way I put it in the ground is all I can offer, the dog won. The dog won? Does that mean the dog defeated the fence? Poking wire into a trench by hand might be better for the wire than dragging it through dirt, rocks

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Why does frost/dew not form under carports?

2008-01-14 Thread Harry Watkins
Its gravity making the sky fall and it stops on the roof. Harry On Jan 14, 2008 1:41 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Buy an Ice Scrapper? I moved 6 of wet snow off my car and out the driveway this morning. What did you say was anoying? So I'm a

Re: [MBZ] stealer scams

2008-01-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Donald, well said. A local guy bought one of my SDLs and has tried four Indy's in four counties to get the ACC, cruise and seats up to par. He paid me $3k for the car and has spent more than that since, with little improvement. Of course he calls me each time and I offer him $700 for the car if

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, politics on the list

2008-01-31 Thread Harry Watkins
Please. On Jan 31, 2008 9:36 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, starting to get too much politics going on the list. Thats one of the only things we do not allow, so lets cut it out and get back to either MB or other OT things. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computers

2008-01-31 Thread Harry Watkins
My first computer was a Sinclare (sp). You had to plug it into a tape player for storage. I built a Heath Kit all-in-one for my second. Enjoyed building it more than using it. Harry On Jan 30, 2008 9:17 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My first computer, a PC with a 40MB HD

[MBZ] Test 2

2008-02-02 Thread Harry Watkins
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Generator musings

2008-02-02 Thread Harry Watkins
Jim, do you have a Lister? If not, what would be your source? Harry On Feb 2, 2008 10:05 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 'big idea' here is to use the MD-3 instead of an ST head, or whatever. A total waste of the MD-3's combined (60 400 Hz) 50kW capacity, but I only paid $125

[MBZ] Need help with a panel, 1986 300 SDL

2008-02-02 Thread Harry Watkins
I removed the wood panel that holds the window switches and surrounds the shifter. I have been unable to reinstall it. My last attempt was to unplug all the switches to give me more freedom to move it around. My thinking was that I could learn the secret, then plug everything back in for

Re: [MBZ] Need help with a panel, 1986 300 SDL

2008-02-04 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks George and Scott, Time for the lipstick I suppose. Harry On Feb 4, 2008 10:53 AM, George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any luck ?? That is how the one on my car works also, 1985 300SD I recently had a big interior mess, the complete console removed, covers under dash both sides

Re: [MBZ] TEST

2008-02-05 Thread Harry Watkins
You passed On Feb 6, 2008 12:27 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] OT, Why don't I get attachments?

2005-06-20 Thread Harry Watkins
To All I get messages with a paper clip showing next to the message in the upper part of Outlook Express, but no paper clip to click on in the message section. Any help for me? Thanks, Harry Watkins 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D - Original Message - From: Craig

Re: [MBZ] grey market cars

2005-06-27 Thread Harry Watkins
My 85 300D Euro was brought in country by a Paraguayan diplomat. The DOT conversion requirements are twelve pages and cost him $4800 to get the work done by Tyson's Motors in Vienna, VA. He bought the car new for $44,437 from Stuttgart and had it delivered to Alexandria, VA. Harry Watkins 86

[MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D

2005-07-07 Thread Harry Watkins
To all, What am I facing? It came off when wife was about a 1/4 mile from the house and she got it close to the house. It stayed with the car, wedged against the fan shroud and supported by the belts. 1981, manual transmission. Harry Watkins 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D

Re: [MBZ] Crankshaft dampner off on 240D

2005-07-07 Thread Harry Watkins
280K on mine. Replacement of the bolt sounds like a good idea. I don't think tightening would be wise. Is locktite used? Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list

[MBZ] OT A find

2005-08-08 Thread Harry Watkins
. Anyone else tried these? My lot of ten cost $64 delivered. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

Re: [MBZ] OT A find

2005-08-09 Thread Harry Watkins
Its still burning after two nights, about 32 hours now. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans Would a cap hold a charge for 9 hours?

Re: [MBZ] Sale on jumper cables at J.C. Whitney

2005-08-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Craig, got a set on the way. Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 10:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Sale on jumper

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-07 Thread Harry Watkins
Randy, I can't help with the Ford stuff but would like to know your Toyota source. Thanks Harry On 9/7/07, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm told that there are some sort of spark plug boots attached to the coil packs over the spark plugs. I'm told that it is a good idea to order new

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] random thoughts of a nerd

2007-09-08 Thread Harry Watkins
Yeah, my birthday, 72 easy ones. Harry On 9/8/07, M. Mitchell Marmel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 6:11 PM -0500 9/8/07, Luther wrote: soon it will be 9/8/7 6:54:32 I was thinking that this morning... -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Coil packs

2007-09-10 Thread Harry Watkins
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 8:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil packs Randy, I can't help with the Ford stuff but would like to know your Toyota source. Thanks Harry

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Harry Watkins
I think its a good idea. The guy that bought my SDL said he would have liked to have a later model but feared those possible shortfalls. Of course I told him he now had the best car Mercedes ever put out. Harry On 9/23/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - We so often seem to go

[MBZ] The evil broken lug bolt on my 300 SDL

2007-09-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Its still not out, but here is my story. I twisted the head off after spending about 2 hours trying to avoid that. I did the military drill with an impact wrench, left-right, left -right, I used Kroil and tried to vibrate it in with the BFH, no go. Lost patience, got cheatum bar and twisted the

Re: [MBZ] The evil broken lug bolt on my 300 SDL

2007-09-23 Thread Harry Watkins
. This is really a big problem and I have already started taken measures to not let it happen again. Imagine having this happen on a trip, big $$$. Thanks Harry On 9/23/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Front or rear? Peter On Sep 23, 2007, at 4:42 PM, Harry Watkins wrote: Its still

Re: [MBZ] The evil broken lug bolt on my 300 SDL

2007-09-24 Thread Harry Watkins
On 9/24/07, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Plasma cutter? -Dave Walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ http://www.okiebenz.com Maybe so, but I would want someone else to report a success story first, don't they get real hot? I would fear damage to the rubber

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D did it's job, RIP

2007-09-26 Thread Harry Watkins
The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing and you made it, way to go Peter. Harry On 9/26/07, Glenn Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter, Glad to hear you survived what could possibly have been much worse. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___

[MBZ] The evil broken lug nut is OUT, rear, 300 SDL

2007-09-26 Thread Harry Watkins
I don't never ever want this to happen to me again. I guesstimate at least 15 hours of pounding, impacting, Kroiling, grunting, drilling, saying dang it and grinding before it was all done. The last step was to grab a ragged edge with needle nose and easily screw it out. My big question is;

Re: [MBZ] The evil broken lug nut is OUT, rear, 300 SDL

2007-09-26 Thread Harry Watkins
On 9/26/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forget, did the initial removal oops involve pounding, the shock of which can help, or a more gentle twist which seems to be more likely to break stuck things? Congratulations, anyway. -- Jim After failing with the normal removal efforts,

Re: [MBZ] The evil broken lug nut is OUT, rear, 300 SDL

2007-09-26 Thread Harry Watkins
On 9/26/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problem is that the initial over-tightening causes the bolt to bend, binding the spherical surface tighter than you can release by turning the bolt. I've seen them wobble like you wouldn't believe from a front wheel, where you can

Re: [MBZ] Aluminum Head Diesels

2007-09-28 Thread Harry Watkins
I, as a majority of one, will again throw my support to the use of Evans waterless antifreeze, especially if you have a #14 head. I am convinced that with a boiling point of 375 degrees, you will escape the big repair job. True story, I was 30 miles from home in my 95 Toyota pickup and noticed

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E300D OM606.912 delivery valve diesel leak

2007-09-29 Thread Harry Watkins
I recently replaced the delivery valves o-rings, copper seals and springs on an 86 300 SDL and followed this torque procedure; go to 25 ft lbs and loosen twice, the third and final torque was 30 ft lbs. IIRC that was Marshall's instruction from long ago. I was not sure if they should be done one

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E300D OM606.912 delivery valve diesel leak

2007-09-29 Thread Harry Watkins
. Harry On 9/29/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: I recently replaced the delivery valves o-rings, copper seals and springs on an 86 300 SDL and followed this torque procedure; go to 25 ft lbs and loosen twice, the third and final torque was 30 ft lbs. IIRC

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E300D OM606.912 delivery valve diesel leak

2007-09-30 Thread Harry Watkins
Vik I got my o-rings, copper seals and springs from Rusty, cheap. 800-741-5252. He should always be your first choice unless you need something like, right now, and even then, he'll get it to you overnight. Harry On 9/30/07, Vik Momjian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thank You All for the replies

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread Harry Watkins
Gary, I can't help with your problem, but you may be able to help me. The compressor in my 81 240D is currently being held from falling by ropes (not in place). All the bolts are gone and I have no idea of even how many bolts or where they go. This was actually cooling until it fell out and may

Re: [MBZ] 124 tumbler close call!

2007-10-13 Thread Harry Watkins
Congratulations Wilton and thanks for sharing all the details with us. BTW, I worked on the engines of those B-52s you flew, I must be good because you're still here, you're welcome. (grin) Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] I know Glenn, he used to buy from us.

2007-10-19 Thread Harry Watkins
I recently voted with my left hand to the wallet. Harry On 10/19/07, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 02:31 PM 10/19/2007, you wrote: Everyone happy with BuyMBParts raise his/her hand. (Mine is up.) Both of mine are up! Vote early and often. All Hail Rusty! Fred Moir Lynn MA

Re: [MBZ] The Good Stuff

2007-10-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Zip ties and JB Weld, near the top. Harry On 10/23/07, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/23/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Other things, like duct tape, spray 77 glue, RTV, etc, have their places, and I use them, but haven't earned the seal of permanence like

Re: [MBZ] Low Speed Corner Turning Knock

2007-10-25 Thread Harry Watkins
Maybe a half axle CV bearing? Had a Rabbit do that but it was FWD. Harry On 10/25/07, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having just took the youngest girl child to cheer practice, I tried out a couple of things and this is what I determined: It only makes the knocking noise turning

Re: [MBZ] 420

2007-10-26 Thread Harry Watkins
When you get home in your 420 SEL this afternoon, check on my part will you? Thanks Harry On 10/26/07, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well since I have sold my SDL I have been driving my 90 420SEL. I have been getting 20mpg with it. The SDL got 22-23. With the price of

Re: [MBZ] OT, TV's

2007-10-26 Thread Harry Watkins
While I was doing my DD prior to purchase, one bit of advice came my way at least three times, buy the largest set you can afford. It seems no one ever says I wish I had gotten a smaller set. I got a 72 Toshiba rear projection. It only weighs about 125 lbs., you can see an excellent picture

Re: [MBZ] Losing coolant, somewhere

2007-10-28 Thread Harry Watkins
Why not pressure test the system with the engine warm? Some of the macparts places may do it for free. I slide a cardboard under and look for droppings. Harry On 10/27/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Replace your radiator cap. A bad one allows coolant to boil out when the

Re: [MBZ] 124 squirrely rear, yet again

2007-10-31 Thread Harry Watkins
Food and a trap, located in a blind spot in your yard, fatten them up and invite neighbors to a meal of imported game. Harry On 10/31/07, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonder if I could mount a night vision scope on one? Think I've seen them in catalogs. Gerry

[MBZ] Need help with console removal, 300 SDL

2007-11-02 Thread Harry Watkins
Can someone guide me through removing the wood panel around the shifter that holds the window switches? 86 300 SDL Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] doing your part

2007-11-09 Thread Harry Watkins
There is a company named Syntroleum in OK that can make highly refined diesel and jet fuel from natural gas or coal or animal guts. They are going 50/50 with Tyson to build a plant in OK that can turn 500 mil lbs. of guts into 73,000 gal of diesel. The Air Force has flown a B-52 and a C-17 with

Re: [MBZ] doing your part

2007-11-09 Thread Harry Watkins
Syntroleum, ticker SYNM. syntroleum.com Harry On Nov 9, 2007 1:00 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What company? What's the ticker symbol? On Nov 9, 2007 11:52 AM, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a company named Syntroleum in OK that can make highly refined

Re: [MBZ] Am I on crack...?

2007-11-09 Thread Harry Watkins
Anyone that gets a Joe maintained car has hit the jackpot. The price is a bargain. Thanks Harry On Nov 9, 2007 3:56 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Randy opined: If only it was not that color. That is a color only an owner can love. My '77 is that color. It is affectionately

Re: [MBZ] Rust stains on concrete

2007-11-18 Thread Harry Watkins
A product named Iron Out does a good job. I got mine at Walmarts Harry On Nov 18, 2007 10:47 AM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone know how to get rust stains out of concrete? We had a tubular steel lawn chair on our patio which collected water over the summer. When Shirley

Re: [MBZ] more wheels-Loren?

2007-11-22 Thread Harry Watkins
A friend has four 124 wheels from a 300E he once owned. I think he wanted $100 for the set. If anyone is interested, let me know what to check out and I'll get it done. These are in Mississippi however, don't know about shipping. Harry On Nov 21, 2007 9:34 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Oil draining and sucking

2007-11-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Actually OSB can stand a lot of wet, its the particle board that melts. I am going by when I built my metal frame home, I used OSB for everything in some of it was in the weather for years. Some of it was used as a walk way in mud and I still have and use some of it now and again. Harry On Nov

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning enigine inside with synthetic oil

2007-11-27 Thread Harry Watkins
Take a look here, http://www.auto-rx.com/. They claim to do what you want and I have some to try on a Toyota pickup. I am going to see if it will stop or slow down a front seal leak. Harry On Nov 27, 2007 12:39 PM, Robert Bigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In recent issues, some have remarked

Re: [MBZ] Short tool review

2007-01-21 Thread Harry Watkins
lifetime policy? Thanks Harry On 1/21/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: John Do you think they have a socket with enough beef to remove a lug bolt? Sure would be nice to not have to drill it out. Its in the rear, so no wheel removal technique. In my

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 30TD's rear suspension struts - THANKS

2007-01-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Hey Ralph I need a left backup light for my 85 TD if yours are not spoken for. Let me know. Harry On 1/25/07, Ralph W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's probably a good idea to take a look at the little bracket on the rear sway bar which actually moves the control lever on the valve. Make sure

Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 30TD's rear suspension struts -THANKS

2007-01-26 Thread Harry Watkins
Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 7:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Process for installing 30TD's rear suspension struts -THANKS Hey Ralph I need a left backup light for my 85 TD if yours

[MBZ] Drive shaft RR? 85 300TD

2007-02-02 Thread Harry Watkins
Can the shaft be removed as one piece? Is this considered a three piece drive shaft? Thanks Harry

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft RR? 85 300TD

2007-02-03 Thread Harry Watkins
Great, now that its up, are there any answers? :). Harry On 2/2/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: I posted this about 5 hours ago and never saw it come up, is that normal? Sometimes - it's often at YOUR end. Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft RR? 85 300TD

2007-02-03 Thread Harry Watkins
I've already got a Rusty order to replace, disks, bearing and support and trans mount. Thanks again Peter Harry On 2/2/07, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can leave the disk on the tranny an diff. However, I'd mark the flanges so you can put it back in the same place. Just

[MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

2007-02-04 Thread Harry Watkins
IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for addresses, also wheels and tires. Thanks for any input. Harry

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

2007-02-04 Thread Harry Watkins
/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 10

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

2007-02-04 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks John Was all of this UPS? It sounds like shipping a drive shaft without boxing is a go. Harry On 2/4/07, John W. Reames III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 4 Feb 2007, LarryT wrote: I rec'd a muffler via UPS which was taped and bubbled wrapper (mostly on the ends) and there were

Re: [MBZ] Cracked head?

2007-02-04 Thread Harry Watkins
Sorry to hear about your head problem, but I look forward to the education we will get from your experience. How did the cold pressure test turn out? Thanks Harry On 2/4/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These cars simply do not last like those from the 50s. ;) On 2/3/07,

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

2007-02-04 Thread Harry Watkins
must follow when attaching a shipping label. You can research on UPS.com or call your local office. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Watkins Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 10:35 AM

[MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-05 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind, I'll share the steps I took. Keep in mind that this is an 85 300TD and I've no experience with other models. I have the paper manual and read the procedure before hand, however, more than one model was covered and I

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-05 Thread Harry Watkins
Send again On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind, I'll share the steps I took. Keep in mind that this is an 85 300TD and I've no experience with other models. I have the paper manual and read

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-06 Thread Harry Watkins
3rd try to run this out of my barn. Harry On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind, I'll share the steps I took. Keep in mind that this is an 85 300TD and I've no experience with other models. I have

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-06 Thread Harry Watkins
I moved it from the sent mail to the inbox to try again. Harry On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3rd try to run this out of my barn. Harry On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-06 Thread Harry Watkins
300TD (2 parts wagons) '90 300D '01 E320 Wagon '87 300TD - Original Message - From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 9:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD I moved it from the sent

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-06 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks David, what time did my original go through? I sure wasted some band width, sorry. Harry On 2/5/07, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: Hi Ralph No, yours was the first. Don't know what I am doing wrong. This is the second time its happened. Gmail

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-06 Thread Harry Watkins
Kaleb I am using Gmail for the list, how do I change that setting? I have perhaps looked in the wrong place. Thanks Harry On 2/6/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You probably have your settings set to not receive your own posts. Harry Watkins wrote: Hi Ralph No, yours

Re: [MBZ] CF light bulbs (was: OT - Global Warming rebuttal)

2007-02-07 Thread Harry Watkins
This is what I am waiting for, Nanotech stuff. That bigger picture soon will be clearer: PolyBrite plans to begin shipping white LED bulbs to light up homes, offices, street lamps, theaters, hotels, you name it. Scianna said the LED bulbs are far more energy efficient than traditional

Re: [MBZ] instrument cluster removal

2007-02-11 Thread Harry Watkins
Someone on the list suggested that paint can openers from the hardware store make excellent cluster pullers. Haven't tried them myself. The FEMA guy from New York I think. Harry On 2/10/07, Billr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Werner - I had indeed made them too short. BillR Jacksonville

Re: [MBZ] OT: New Euro terror alerts

2007-02-28 Thread Harry Watkins
I have heard the thumb is a great tool on the human body and I have discovered how great the delete key works for this thread. Please let me know when all of this 20/20 hind sight solves these problems in a perfect way. Harry On 2/27/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hendrik

[MBZ] OT Need a link to 1970 280SL info

2007-04-01 Thread Harry Watkins
A friend is having problems with auto trans slipping, supposedly rebuilt. Does anyone have a source(s)? Thanks Harry

[MBZ] Questions on my windfall

2007-04-27 Thread Harry Watkins
A friend needed to borrow a VOM and I took one of my many $2.99 Harbor Freight units over and told him to keep it. He said while you are here, I need to get rid of some 124 parts left over from his once owned 300E. So I get four wheels with a fair amount of the Michelin rubber still there.

Re: [MBZ] Server back up

2007-05-19 Thread Harry Watkins
U DA Man, Thanks Kleb Harry On 5/19/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you are reading this, the lists should be back up. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84

[MBZ] No turn signals and no 4-way flasher, 81 240D

2007-05-27 Thread Harry Watkins
I examined all the fuses and replaced the ones listed for these items but it didn't help. Any ideas?? Thanks Harry

Re: [MBZ] No turn signals and no 4-way flasher, 81 240D

2007-05-28 Thread Harry Watkins
Success, it started working at about push number 30. I applied Deoxit into all the cracks and I'm back in working order. Thanks to all of you, once again the list pulled me out. Thanks Kleb. Harry On 5/27/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keep in mind that if there is anything up

Re: [MBZ] OT: I think this qualifies

2007-06-05 Thread Harry Watkins
And not one piece of a microwave oven. Harry On 6/5/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [...] I *think* this qualifies as a Jim Cathy repair Well there was no use of Shoo Goo -- 1983 300D 1966 230

[MBZ] OT Satellite Internet connection?

2007-06-18 Thread Harry Watkins
Anyone connected to one of these? I think there are two choices, but I'm not sure about that. I'll not live long enough to see DSL or cable in the area I live and the ten miles of twisted copper coming my way is getting older as we speak. Harry ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Satellite Internet connection?

2007-06-19 Thread Harry Watkins
to their distance out, they can't connect at more than about 21K... Levi On 6/18/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone connected to one of these? I think there are two choices, but I'm not sure about that. I'll not live long enough to see DSL or cable in the area I live

[MBZ] OT Snap-on tool warranty

2007-07-06 Thread Harry Watkins
I have four snap-on ratchets that are shot. I have ran out of ways to try to get them replaced or repaired. When I called the larger shops in the area to get a truck schedule, I find out no trucks come into this area. A few weeks ago someone posted a Snap-on link and I went there and emailed

Re: [MBZ] OT Snap-on tool warranty

2007-07-07 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks Mitch, if someone doesn't have a better idea I'll take up on your offer. I tried the phone route for about three days, round and round we went trying to find a close truck, never happened. Harry On 7/6/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of my former clients used to have a

[MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

2007-08-11 Thread Harry Watkins
What effect would bypassing the supply pump have on power? Someone has looped the inlet to the outlet with a short piece of hose The new owners of the golf course asked me to look at one of their Toro mowers that runs weak. I replaced both breather elements, both fuel filters and drained the

Re: [MBZ] OT, Kabota diesel power problem question

2007-08-12 Thread Harry Watkins
are not getting cooled so they get hot, expand and shut down. How about that theory? Harry On 8/12/07, dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm familiar with the Kubota D905 3cylinder diesel. The return line always has a healthy flow of fuel going through it. -Dave Walton On 8/11/07, Harry Watkins

[MBZ] 280E, AT, won't shift into third

2007-08-16 Thread Harry Watkins
A guy looking to buy one of my SDLs has a 1977 and he says it won't shift to 3rd gear. Says the tach keeps climbing, but no shift. I told him someone on this list will have the answer. Any ideas? Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

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