Re: [MBZ] Leatherique rejuvenator on vinyl?

Wilton, DaveM, myself and others think 303 Protectant is the best product out there. Wilton wrote: 'Just used some 303 Protectant on my 124 exterior vinyl; 'sure makes it look good, not that it look pretty good before, though. ;< Wilton HTH Harry - Original Message - From: "Dav

Re: [MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

The spread between diesel and regular is $0.27, less than I've seen it in a long time. Harry - Original Message - From: "John Reames" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices For the info of those in Balti

[MBZ] Bad oil leak after oil and filter change

My oil filter was square after I sucked the oil out. My extractor is a small shop vac, through a metal can. I had the oil filler cap removed but didn't start on the filter until the oil was all out. I was replacing return lines. BTW, 85 300TD. I've not gone under for a close look yet but wan

Re: [MBZ] Bad oil leak after oil and filter change

sumed a square shape? Wilton - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 4:49 PM Subject: [MBZ] Bad oil leak after oil and filter change My oil filter was square after I sucked the oil out. My extra

[MBZ] Square oil filter, 85 TD

Mitch, I did have the oil fill cap off and I believe the dipstick, which I thought would be enough. Now I'm not so sure. Here is a pic of the reshaped filter. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] experts

The real experts are amazing. I was a member of an accident investigation team for an FB111B crash. Sadly we lost both crew members. They we turning final at Carswell AFB when things went bad. They were close to upside down when they ejected and the capsule rocketed into the ground. The ex

Re: [MBZ] Proud papa

Way to go Jim. My boy's dad can't do that good. Harry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 6:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] Proud papa Just thought I'd share... -- Jim -- next part -- A non-text attac

[MBZ] OT, ZAG on line cars, anyone know about them

I just heard about these guys tonight. My financial site has bought into the company because it has been good for the members using ZAG to buy cars. Anybody? Kaleb? Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] OT, ZAG on line cars, anyone know about them

ssage - From: "Craig McCluskey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009 9:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, ZAG on line cars, anyone know about them On Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:40:07 -0600 "harry watkins" wrote: I just heard about these g

Re: [MBZ] Lapping IP nozzle

Perter, very nice write-up, a keeper for sure. Thanks Harry Those are the delivery valves, and no , you should NEVER lap anything related to the IP. The seal is with a rubber o-ring at the fuel chamber and the copper seal on the plunger/sleeve set, and neither is going to wear anywhere e

[MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

Where do I start? I get nothing on either seat with key on, running, door open and in or out of seat. I have (part of) an "Electrical Troubleshooting manual " that covers 1986 through 1991. Its missing a bunch of pages in the first part but has diagrams that seem to cover my problem. I'm con

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

do know that key off and door open will allow them to work. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 1:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

t adjustment, both sides Harry, Well then, you've got a puzzle to keep you busy. Could the wiring in the door jamb accordion joint have failed? That's a common failure on 124 cars. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

Okay, okay, its Peachparts Harry - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides Max You got that right, anything electrical

Re: [MBZ] 190e dash vents

Jim, Go to Rusty's online site, buymbparts.biz and you can see some of it. Harry - Original Message - From: "Jim Arnott" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:11 PM Subject: [MBZ] 190e dash vents that won't close. Which is kinda a problem when it's 2

Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides

Does anyone know of an online site to see wiring diagrams for an 86 SDL? Also, if you have the car, would you look in the fuse box and see if its what I have in mine? Hopefully I'll be able to attach a picture of mine Still no fix on my seat adjustment problem. The manuals that I have appear

Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software

Andrew, try Avast for antivirus, and JV16 Power Tools for correcting registry problem. Both have free downloads but won't break the bank if you buy a pro version. Google for reviews. I've had both for over three years after trying others that ate up CPU operations and hurt the pocket book.

Re: [MBZ] Injector rebuild and balance

Joe knight on the west coast was set up to do it, had a supply of shims. I'm not sure he ever did it for others, but not sure. His email WAS jskni...@gmail.com or j...@jsandctk.com Nice guy, he helped me many times. Harry - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: Sent: Thursday, Ja

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

I use brake parts cleaner and air to blow it dry. To find the leakers, sprinkle some baby powder around the DVs and watch. I've done two 603s without problems and on the first one, I used the hold down straps as a wrench to do the torque. I did however follow the procedures with care. Harr

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

t; Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job Thx for that Harry - You wrote <> You didn't use a torque wrench? Don't understand --- LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -

Re: [MBZ] OT: Economics (was Sulfur good?)

Well put Larry, to bad information like this falls on deaf ears. Ever see "man on the street" TV? Folks can't name the two major parties, but someone registered them to vote and they do. Harry - Original Message - From: "LarryT" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, Janu

[MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT

I need some help installing this kit on my 300SDL. If I'm reading the FSM correctly, the connections are made under the fuse box at #16 fuse. I don't see where there is enough slack in the attached wires to allow getting under there. Perhaps there is more disassembly required than I think. Th

Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT

No, fuse #16 was eliminated after end number 269896, my end number is 267785, so I have the melted fuse box at fuse # 16 location with a brand new, unused, PO installed blower motor and a fuse kit in my hand. Thanks Harry I have never heard of this on a SDL. Every one I have seen already has

Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT

1:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT Several months ago, I was able to pull the fuse box up and out and roll it upside down to access the terminals on the underside. Wilton - Original Message - From: "harry watkins" To: "Merc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

Well put Fred. Some of my blood is over there as well. When I read Gary's post, my mind processed it the same as when Jimmy Carter said during his campaign that he would welcome the Vietnam deserters back from Canada. Gary now occupies the same status with me as Jane Fonda and Jimmy Carter.

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

Gerry, try this site: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105297 Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: "archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff Can someone tell me where I can

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

Gerry, here is another source: http://boostnbenz.1baddsm.com/DIY/ Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: "archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff Can someone tell me where I can find a diagram o

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

Last one Gerry, but you should get an answer from this LOOONG thread: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=1302538 Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: "archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram f

[MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

My $2.99 HF VOM fluctuates between 64 and 65 ma. I used the Cathey procedure to connect in series from the neg. post to the neg. cable. Is that enough drain to cause a problem? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

My $2.99 HF VOM fluctuates between 64 and 65 ma. Is that enough drain to cause a problem? Sounds a bit on the high side. -- Jim Thanks Jim, what would run on 60 mA? Maybe a small bulb? Let me correct one thing. The fluctuation was from 60 to 65 on the meter, one increment. When I pulle

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

Jim, Max I pulled four fuses that got me to "0" mA. #2 which took the clock flux out. (a) Is drawing 25 mA. "Front seat adjustment, jacket tube adjustment memory". (b) Is drawing 25 mA. "Front seat adjustment, jacket tube adjustment". (nothing about memory) #15 Is drawing ~10 mA. O

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

Thanks again Max and Jim. I was checking out a PO statement that he thought there was a drain. He listed four electrical problems that his Indy failed to fix after many $$$. Both seats had no movement. That turned out to be the seat relay and the aux. fuse holder had been switched in their

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

Double ditto, you are on my daily prayer list. Harry - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 26 J

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

Radio inop, but it was calling for a code. I have a Becker upgrade for that. There is a code decoder application for the PC. I'm not sure I understand. Is this software that will give me a code? Dome light inop when door is opened. He got a new switch assembly from Rusty that he has

Re: [MBZ] O/T Knives

I've been following this thread to see if ceramic's came up. Anyone have experience/opinion of these for the kitchen? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 6:40 AM Sub

[MBZ] Need help with ashtray/radion installation 86 SDL

I cannot get both in without trying what I believe would be excessive force. I've tried it with each going in first but those spring clips between them are not giving way. Is there a tool that's needed? I am going back in with an upgrade Becker radio but in comparing it with the Grand Prix, I

Re: [MBZ] Need help with ashtray/radion installation 86 SDL

That really hurt :>) but thanks. I'll try that tool and compare the radios for that indent location. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need help with ashtray/radion installa

Re: [MBZ] Need help with ashtray/radion installation 86 SDL

Thanks Jim, I didn't have that tool so I used yours and it worked. There are no detent holes in the new radio so I removed the clips. Harry I cannot get both in without trying what I believe would be excessive force. Then something's wrong. But you know that already. I've tried it with e

[MBZ] The wonderful 300 SDL

The 300 SDL is the best driving car I've owned and beats all the others in fuel economy. I've owned two 86 SDLs, an 85 TD, 85 300D Euro and an 81 240D manual Trans. The TD was second best for me, the wife liked the 240D. I believe the 86 SDL (non-CA) is the one that has less chance of blown he

Re: [MBZ] The wonderful 300 SDL

ZD??? Zero defects. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_o

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

Take the intake to your local engine machine shop and let them clean it. It seems that every drop of splatter will stain forever, its nasty stuff. BTDT Thanks Harry *Now for my next question:* Has anyone found a good way to clean the intake plenum? . Thx! Larry __

Re: [MBZ] Aux coolant pump teardown pictures.

Walt, thanks for the information. This is keeper stuff. Harry Just wanted to let you guys know I'll be making a small run of replacement impellers for the aux pumps in a week or two. Got a cad model done up right now, going to push out to the cam program later today. The electric motor came

Re: [MBZ] Cd question 95 E320

The upgrade I have in the SDL has the same. Push the eject button and the face plate tilts out and the CD slot is found. Harry - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" To: "Mercedes" Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:20 PM Subject: [MBZ] Cd question 95 E320 If the radio on this

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

Resoldered the ACC boards, and still no blower. So my next suspect is the blower motor brushes. Allan, I had the same problem with my SDL and it turned out to be a melted fuse holder in the fuse box. The 300D can also have this problem. Check out this thread at Peachparts. http://www.peac

Re: [MBZ] 300SD still being bad

I did what Jim said and built a tester with an ammeter from a flap. I left mine in the bubble package and did laparoscopic surgery to connect the wires to the meter, put two insulated clips on the other end and it answers the question, good or bad? IIRC about $20. Thanks Harry though I chan

Re: [MBZ] diagnosing driveshaft vibration

cyling.com for $125 plus $50 shipping. They just taped it to a 2X4 and sent it UPS. Here is my write up, no pictures: Subject: Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD ---- From: Harry Watkins To: Mercedes Discussion List Date: Mon, Feb 5, 2007 at 2:50 PM Thanks to Peter

Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute to ChowdahQ

Thanks Tom, I enjoyed that. The ending was great, the hero won. Hi, ChowdahQ attendees may recall that my arrival at the picnic was delayed until close to 1pm because I 'sprung an oil leak' enroute. Driving along in the 1975 W115 300D at about 65 mph on Interstate 95, I happened to glance

Re: [MBZ] Auto Trans Diagnosis A

That is just amazing. Way to go Gerry. Harry 86 300 SDL - Original Message - From: "archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto Trans Diagnosis A Aimed a light at the hole in the housing and put a computer camera on a

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for OK Don WAS: OT Caravan

When I wash my "car" clothes and not too soiled shop rags, I take it all to a Laundromat. Keeps me alive. Harry 86 300 SDL I would have remembered a bath like that - so I lucked out when I did it last time. I have a set of "car" clothes - no cleaning bill other than they get washed all by

Re: [MBZ] It never ends... W123 CV boot failed

Allan, I know the split boots get bad mouthed by some, but I have used one on a VW and one on a Camry, both lased many miles and were still good when I sold the cars. I installed mine on the car with success. It would be a piece of cake with the axle off the car. If you ever see one and see

Re: [MBZ] Odyssey for Max

My brother (Don) has one and loves it. His BIL had one for 2 or 3 years prior to Don's purchase and the four of them traveled extensively with it during that period. They spend 30 days a year seeing America and the Odyssey is the best they have used for those trips. Let me know if you want t

Re: [MBZ] LF & RR electric windows in '85 TD

Looking forwad to answers to this problem myself, the same thing is going on with my 86 SDL. Harry 86 300 SDL - Original Message - From: "glenn brown" To: Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 5:15 PM Subject: [MBZ] LF & RR electric windows in '85 TD While taking the door upholstery ap

Re: [MBZ] How do you lubricate accelerator cables?

The bike places sell a little rubber device that clamps on the cable at one end. There is then a small hole to insert an aerosol can tube of the lube of your choice. About $14 for mine and it worked well for me. I sprayed in Kroil. Thanks Harry 86 300 SDL ( going on the block shortly)

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch saga continues

Curt, this is advice I followed from Cathey and Van Cleve. It worked for me. Thanks Harry Jim Wrote: You need a three-foot (or thereabouts) length of tubing that will slip tightly over the bleed nipples on the brake and clutch cylinders. Next you put it in place and crack both bleeders and t

Re: [MBZ] Great Craigslist ad

"little triangular windows", I have these on my 95 Toyota pickup, nice. Harry 86 300 SDL ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

[MBZ] OT DIY water well

I am driving a well through my basement floor in the hopes of being able to reach good water. I have rookie questions because I'm a rookie. If any of you have knowledge or experience, tell me what to look for that will give a clue that water is close. My house is built into a red clay hill an

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

Where are you located? Any idea how far down the water table is in your area? Newton, MS. Not sure of the water table, but there are live springs coming to the surface further down the hill. I guestimate from 25 to 30 feet below my basement floor. Anyone around you have a well? There was o

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

Thanks Tim, good information there. Our Geothermal installation required three wells, 220' each, about 20 ' apart. I asked the crew where they hit water and they just said we're not checking, just punching holes. 56' sounds like in the ballpark of my guess, but I'm on a hill. I'm driving 2"

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

Thanks Craig, that's all good info to add to my pile. It would be nice to be able to use a pitcher or stand pump, but I doubt I'll hit it that shallow. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

Mitch, you have to be in the top ten of internet searchers. If I am reading it right, there are manual pumps at this site that operate much deeper than I thought any manual pump could. If I hit water deeper than I would like and the water tests good, I'll be back to that site to pick somethin

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

That sounds good to me. IIRC, a column of water weighs .434 lbs and is 1" x 1" x 12". I don't think I'll ever get close to 100' by driving. Thanks Harry The piston goes under water, some kind of flapper in the piston closes, and then you lift the piston with the water above it. I would imagi

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

I'll keep it in mind. So if I understand correctly, there is not a pipe that goes inside my 2" pipe to bring the water topside. I have made a 1/2" foot valve with some brass fittings, a steel ball and o-ring. It stays attached to a 1/2" hose and pumps with a churning motion. It works with a

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

Perhaps a sign shop is a good choice. while waiting for my yard signs to be made I saw two workers doing a sheriff's car. One was selecting patterns on a computer screen, clicking "run" and a machine loaded with a roll, cut the piece. The other guy was coming and going to the car and stayed a

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

pump and pipe and valves. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 9:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT DIY water well I am driving a well through my basem

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

My hope is that I'll get into sand on the way down and hit water. A friend nearby was building a pond in the side of a clay hill. Before they got to the depth he wanted, they hit wet sand and had to get the dozer out. He said that was about 18 feet. Harry, It sounds like you are driving a

[MBZ] OT Need computer help

I have an Emachine with Vista Home and I need a way to get around the password on the first page. This came with the stuff when I bought everything but the real-estate from a closed golf course. The PO and one of the counter workers have given me everything they can think of but nothing has

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

Thanks guys, I'm going to my daughter's for Thanksgiving and I sent her the information. I asked her to burn me a cd to bring back home Friday. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheapery

You made my day Jim, I got up to 64* this morning, upset a little because of the chill and read your piece. I feel good now and can face the 80s later in the day without a pity party, even though I'll have to dig out a sweater. Thanks Harry Date night! We had a houseguest, so he stayed hom

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

A great idea that I am in the process of doing. The computer had a Vista disk that I used. After I finish my stock trades this morning, I'll switch computers and check it out. Thanks Harry On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 22:33:26 -0600 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: If you don't need anyth

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

sked Dell (IIRC) for help and they wanted all kinds of history - like the PO it was bought on, when, how much, etc. Naturally I don’t have any of that. Right now it's a $25 doorstop. ;-) I'll try some of the solutions you all mentioned... LarryT 91 300D -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] The W123 of vacuum cleaners

The pipe I got was not sized to match up with regular plumbing pipe. I under bought thinking if I needed a little more, a short hardware store trip would work. NOT. I had to drive 80 miles and I stocked up, 13 years later and I have left over's. I didn't know about the clear, but that would

Re: [MBZ] Static Sparks

I was a crew member on an HH-43B helicopter in the Michigan UP. We had a fire suppression unit that hung from below. The person making that hook up with the chopper hovering above had better ground the loop to the latch before touching any part of the chopper. I never saw it get anyone, but i

Re: [MBZ] cold starting

I have a friend that hide himself with a shotgun near a fence that his huge bull had walked through several times. He got the bull in the flank just as he got to the fence. Now when the bull realizes he's close to the fence, he snorts, shakes his head and turns his back to the fence faster th

[MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines

I had a failure on one of these lines and thought I would share the details. The day after they were installed on my 85 TD, I had to replace the valve cover gasket. I removed one end of one line and slid it back on after repairs was made. It started leaking immediately. It came off and on wi

Re: [MBZ] Viton tubing for injector return lines

I must have routed that line to the outside of the throttle without leaving enough room. I actually gave the car away after I got new fluids, battery, wipers and filters installed, so I can't go look. Again, this was only one time event, but I don't recall that occurring with the cloth type t

[MBZ] Regular VS diesel prices

I've seen the spread less than 20 cents. I may have done the math wrong in my head, or read the numbers wrong, but I saw a 16 cent spread at one station as I drove by. I sure hope the trend continues. Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Was Speedy Gonzalez, Now timing chain and rails

Wilton, I think this is a 617 engine but there are many tips and pictures that may add to your pile of information. http://www.dieselgiant.com/replacetimingchain.htm Seems like I remember someone used bungy cords. They were attached to the hood and regripped ever so often to keep the chain ti

Re: [MBZ] Petrol Costs in Los Alamos

Thanks Craig, I enjoyed seeing the trend going my way. Harry With all the recent talk about fuel costs, I thought I would make up a graph of all the data I have recorded over the last 10 months. In the attached graph, the lines for "Regular", "Mid", and "High" are the price of gasoline per g

Re: [MBZ] Alternator (and other) lamps are on

Replacement brushes were said to be avaiable in a past post. Seems like some Volvo brushes would fit right in. Anyone still have that post with the Volvo part numbers? I would like to make my old one into a spare. Harry One. It's a little black crescent shaped cover on the back of the alte

[MBZ] Headlight problem, 85 300TD

No low beam on the right side, same with new bulb. All fuses eyeballed as okay. Any ideas? Thanks Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: ___

Re: [MBZ] Headlight problem, 85 300TD

Hahaha, I knew that was coming. All were replaced within the last six months. How about a fix Mitch, Poet Harry. Harry harry watkins wrote: No low beam on the right side, same with new bulb. All fuses eyeballed as okay. To paraphrase Dr. Booth: Replace all your fuses before your cam

Re: [MBZ] Headlight problem, 85 300TD

Thanks to Jim, Scott, Mitch, Ernest and OK Don for the tips. I sent them all to the guy I gave the car to and asked him for feedback I'll report back when I hear something. Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Headlight problem, 85 300TD

A new fuse solved the Problem. Jerry called tonight and and said he was holding what looked like a good fuse, but a new one in its place turned his lights on. He thanks you and I thank you. He is very impressed about the support this list can give. Harry Thanks to Jim, Scott, Mitch, Ernes

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sunny

Bob Google "raised bed gardening". Many years ago, I made some for my Mother and she enjoyed gardening more than ever before. Having gardened all her life, she never got over how much she could produce in such a small space. Harry I'd love to have a garden here but I never succeed in gro

Re: [MBZ] Greetings: Thanks and Introduction!

Welcome to the list Greg. What is your favorite tool, the one that you would never want to be without? Mine is a medium size Vice Grip. Standing by for the grape shot. Thanks Harry Thanks for the warm welcome! I have been with this list only about a month, but am a long-time participant in

[MBZ] Blower motor blowing fuse, 85 TD

Kaleb, do you have a used assembly? Rusty's site shows $484. I tried to use the link at the bottom and although the site page opens, the links do not. Jerry called today about the fuse blowing. With it unplugged at the motor, fuse doesn't blow. A jumper wire to the motor will run it, but wir

Re: [MBZ] $3 per gal Mobil Delvac rebate

Did I read that wrong, or it just for 15-40 and 1300? Harry On Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:34:05 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: http://www.mobildelvac.com/USA-English/Lubes/Products_Services/Lubricants/Mobil_Delvac_Home.asp Now if I only knew where to get Delvac around here. Craig __

Re: [MBZ] Blower motor blowing fuse, 85 TD

nly if Kaleb doesn't come through. I know better than to bite the hand that feeds us. On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 11:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: you need a blower motor? I dont know if I have one but I will sure look. harry watkins wrote: Kaleb, do you have a used assembly? Rusty's s

Re: [MBZ] speaking of speed ratings

Wilton wrote: " My friends at lunch are always "picking at" me about all of MY FREE stuff by being retired from USAF." I cured a guy at work of saying that to me, I had a Marine friend of mine call him. He pretended to be a recruiter and told him Harry Watkins said y

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Prices in Everett ,Washington

Two days ago, regular gas and diesel were the same price, $180. Now gas has dropped down $0.04 and once again is cheaper. Harry - Original Message - From: "W140" To: Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 8:46 PM Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Prices in Everett ,Washington I just filled up the oth

[MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

WASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The leader of the nation's largest veterans organization says he is "deeply disappointed and concerned" after a meeting with President Obama today to discuss a proposal to force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veter

[MBZ] OT banned lite, White house will set your thermostat

Obama's climate czar, Carol Browner, wants your thermostat. ( she is a former leader in the Socialist International group, a group that advocates one world government.) Czar Browner enlightened the readers of U.S. News and World Report, she said: Using the most cost effective electricity at t

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, White house will set your thermostat

Tyler, I think you are confusing times when we had checks and balances in government. Now things are different, if Co-President Obama wants something, Co-President Pelosi and Co-President Reid will pass it even if they don't agree. They know that when they want something, Co-President Obama w

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

Allen wrote: "Some idiot congressman is on TV now proposing a 60% tax surcharge on "excess" executive pay in companies that have taken bail-out money. That's right a 95% tax rate." Senator Chris Dodd proposed a 90% tax on those bonuses last night. The same Senator Dodd that got a sweetheart

Re: [MBZ] Lousy Gmail

I had a similar experience and some how it linked to Ebay. My account at Ebay was broken into by a bad guy and Ebay caught it real fast. They shut my account down. I was using Gmail for my Ebay address. At the same time, my Gmail got cleaned out and I was not aware of anything. Without my G

Re: [MBZ] The saga begins

Sorry to hear it Bob. How did you make out injury wise? Harry - Original Message - From: "Robert Massmann" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] The saga begins I think my 87 190D 2.5 Turbo is at its lifes end. Someone rear ended it

Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid

Larry I did two things that help my HVAC system. First, I have two return inlets. One near the floor and one near the ceiling that use the same ductwork otherwise. I made a plug for the one not being used and keep a filter in the other. Summer time I suck from the ceiling and recondition th

Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid

/ultraviolet.html Harry - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Stupid You installed these lights on the outlet side? Did you install them in the duct somehow?

Re: [MBZ] OT Was Stupid, Now HVAC dicussion

I want to condition the air that needs it. The cold air at the floor needs to be warmed in the winter. Harry I think you're running your system backwards. In winter, for sure, you want to suck the warm air off the ceiling (where the warm air tends to go) and put it out near the floor (where y

Re: [MBZ] OT Was Stupid, Now HVAC discussion

Actually I just followed the instructions that came with the unit. They also suggested to place reflective material inside all around the bulbs to provide more exposure. I shoo gooed some 1/8" insulation material that was sandwiched between padded aluminum, very shinny. Harry Wouldn't you

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