Didn't bring a wife back, did you?
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I missed symptoms. What does it do now - automatically, that is?
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280D, really? Is it a Euro, or does he mean 240D?
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Has anybody tried banking on the starter with a stick, etc., while turning
the key?
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'Paid $3.70 per gallon for 10-cent fuel yesterday!
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'Also spotted a mighty fine '91 126 SDL sitting in my yard when I came in a
few minutes ago; parked my '87 300D beside it; 'have the keys for it in my
pocklet. 'Enjoy driving bofum, but the 126 is by far the best
driving/riding.
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Does the motor run? 'May just need a usually-very-easy-to-replace belt.
Driers are extremely simple - just a heating element, fan and some way to
rotate the drum - usually a small belt or a small pulley on the motor
turning directly against the side of the tub.
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'Had a '64 Karmann-Ghia from '65 to late '70. 'Sold it at a measly 45 kmi
for $750. 'May be my favorite car. 4-year-old grandson recently gave me a
nice 6-inch model of one. 'Still a damned good-looking car!
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My '80 240D was that color - cactus green. Yes, I've seen an S class that
color. too.
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My Karmann-Ghia had 47 hp.
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There's cactus green again.
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--cactus green - I think it's faded, but would likely polish up nicely
and glisten again.
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Several yrs ago, I was at local PNP looking for parts for '81 300D I had
then. While removing a part from a wrecked 123, I looked inside a wrecked
126 beside it and found a perfect-condition and complete set of interior
wood trim that was also a perfect match for trim in my '91 350SDL lying in a
Craig, yes, tremor is about 98% gone - very near normal, but I still have
trouble walking - a PNP trip would be really rough.
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I could remove engine from my Karmann-Ghia in 20 min. Distributor points
gap was thickness of match book cardboard, i. e. match book feeler gauge.
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'Coupla days ago waiting at an intersection, fairly new white Lincoln
sitting very high on HUGE dia. chrome wheels with only an inch or so of
rubber between bottom of wheels and pavement passed in front of me. It
looked ridiculously like a farm wagon that my dad's mules pulled 65 years
ago.
I was in USAF aircrew survival training at Stead AFB, NV, in 1962. The POW
museum there had a short section of Harry's track, a trolley, a radio, a
lamp and assorted tools Luft III's prisoners made - truely amazing and
inspirational. 'Show's what one can do when he has to and really
One of the Americans (Steve McQueen character) was Booty Lewis from here,
Goldsboro, NC. 'Was in insurance business for many years. 'Died 4 or 5 yrs
ago. I often see his grandchildren around town. I have lunch almost every
day with one of his 90-year-old high school classmates/friend. My
I, too, am VERY leery of a used car from FL. Five yrs ago, when I was
looking for a Diesel 124, I looked at 2 here in NC that CARFAX revealed as
having been owned for a short time by scumbags, ah, er, ah, dealers in FL.
Seller here advertised one of 'em as having 152 kmi; CARFAX revealed at
'Didn't mean to imply that ALL FL dealers or shops are scumbags, etc.
Likely some of all up and down the scale everywhere. 'Just seems mighty
easy for a car in FL to lose 100+ kmi - that's what I noticed on the two I
looked at that had been there. They both went into FL with nearly 300 kmi;
The S. McQueen character was a composite of at least 2 (or more) Americans
in the camp, including Booty Lewis from here, Goldsboro, NC. Booty joined
RCAF IN '40; flew Spitfires with RCAF and RAF. 'Don't know details of his
escape, etc.
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LT Don, thanks for the update on Booty Lewis. It's shocking to realize it's
been 8 1/2 yrs since he died. I was thinking, maybe, 5. 'Proves again,
it's always later than we think.
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My 87 300D looked like that when I found it 4 years ago. Paid $9700 for it
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BTW, get CARFAX, then bid.
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Even double murderers are not only allowed to keep their mansions, they're
allowed to keep their freedom AND their millions.
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Ed, my 300D does still look much the same as it did 4, and even 21, years
ago. It still has no dings, scratches, stains, smudges, tears, rubs,
cracks, etc., but I really haven't been able to keep it as clean and waxed,
etc., as I would like. Coupla yrs ago, I had to resort to just running it
LT Don, it does look like an enjoyable bike. I even enjoyed trail 90 and 70
I had 35 yrs ago. Fly/ride safe.
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Sometime in 1967, while I was on alert with B-52’s at Robins AFB, GA, our
alert facility manager, a strict and up-tight officer whom we called, “Major
Daddy,” suddenly decided that we aircrewmen should wash, wax and polish our
vehicles (four-door, crew-cab pickups), so that he could try to impress
When I was in a Viking village (Leif Ericson's home) in southern Greenland
in Summer of 1978, there was lots of green grass all around; I also saw a
heavy tractor-pulled plow sitting on a crate outside the government-run
store awaiting pickup by a farmer. I was amazed to see such a plow in
During one of my B-52 missions to Hanoi during Linebacker II in Dec '72, I
overheard John Dalton, a B-52 pilot, report that they had been hit by SAM
(missile) shrapnel in their target area near Hanoi. He said the aircraft
was flying reasonably well, but he made a precautionary landing at an
Congratulations, Sunil! Does that include a US Navy commission? Ensign?
Lieutenant?
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That's great Sunil! Congratulations, again! I assume you mean LT (pay
grade O-3), not LT, JG (O-2). So it'll be LT Sunil or Dr. Hari.
BTW, LTCOM is Lt Commander (O-4); LTCOL is Lt Colonel (O-5) - Commander in
Navy talk.
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Peeling the stickers and removing those lights would not only improve
aerodynamics and lighten the car to improve fuel consumption, it'd make the
car look a helluva lot better, too.
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91 350SDL, 87 300D, 80 240D (deceased), 81 300D (sold 4 yrs ago); no ricing
on any
Also irritating to not only be paying $4 for 10-cent, but after trying to
get the pump to reset to allow me to pump, a week ago I hobbled a LONG way
inside with my walker, waited in line behind 8 others to finally tell the
cashier to please reset the pump so I could get some fuel, she
That's $4 for 10-cent FUEL.
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Straight pins and safety pins have worked well for me as such tools.
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Rich, I think a push-pin would make as excellent nozzle aligning tool - has
a nice little handle. Now, where is one when I need it?
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'Never used a needle for such - they break too easily.
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Rich, you sell the push-pin nozzle aligning tools, and I'll sell the
instrument cluster removal tools made from coathangers. How's that? Oh,
oh, let's not forget $2 oil suckers.
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Oh, I almost forgot the ignition/master switch tumbler release tools - the
U-shaped one and the straight one - both made from coathangers.
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The white 124 plowing the field reminds of a good lesson I had about
drunks nearly 65 years ago. On a Sunday afternoon in about June of 1943, my
parents and I went to visit my oldest brother and his wife. They weren't at
home, but we learned they were visiting her sister a half mile or so away,
Precision tools? You shoulda seen the precision tools Danish engineers
and I made in Greenland while rebuilding 10 LARGE power generation Diesel
engines.
BTW, I enjoy the tools and stuff I make much more than store-bought ones.
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Like is HOLE thing - lots of 'em.
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I meant LIKELY is a HOLE thing -lots of 'em.
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'Don't know about 240D, but replacement of LF fender on my 91 126 twelve yrs
ago was extremely easy; LF door, too - simple hand tools.
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'Had tranny in my 91 350SDL rebuilt a yr ago in Raleigh, NC for $2200.
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Younger son has an 07 R320 CDI. 'Just occurred to me - wonder if I oughta
put my name on it for him to hand it down to me when he's finished with
it - 'pends on how long it takes for 'im to finish with it, of course.
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'Just saw soy oil at Sam's for $25.67 per 35 lb. jug; that's $5.58 per
gallon!!
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Nearly 3 yrs ago, I used soy oil from Sam's as Diesel fuel for about 4
months, 'cause it was cheaper than #2 and to see/learn how it does - 'did
very well, too; engine quieter, smoother, etc..
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I've advocated a Diesel-electric hybrid for years. BTW, I drive a
Diesel-electric mobility scooter.
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Doesn't the Prius have a continuously variable tranny to transfer power from
either/or both engines/motors as necessary according to load/acceleration
requirements, etc?
BTW, wouldn't the Voltsrabbit tend to be unstable in certain situations; in
a turn, for example, when being pushed on the
Nearly 4 yrs ago, a few days after getting my showroom-appearing 87 300D (82
kmi), my indie installed a new serp belt. Next day, alt. pulley came off;
got AAA tow 'bout 5 miles home. Coupla days later, stealer hauled car to
stealer garage and installed new alt.
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I meant probably worth it to use the cash back card and get 5% back, but pay
the full bill monthly, of course.
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Yea, I'm thinking, too, if I make it work to my advantage, the credit union
will soon QUASH it.
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I think I could get past the ugly instrument cluster if I the chance.
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'Bought an Amana for $180 at U-Tapao Royal Thai Naval Base, Thailand, base
exchange in Nov '72; brought it home in the bomb bay of a B-52 Jan '73. The
unit was bigger than most units now and HEAVY; 'built like a Benz 123.
'Used it for 24 yrs and was still working fine, but plastic ceiling in it
What? Place an order on Rusty's cell phone at 1630 Sunday to have it at
your door by 0800 Monday?
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Where is cooling sys expansion valve on my 87 300D? Is it above driver's rt
foot like the 126, or is in engine compartment on firewall?
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Anybody know an indy in Grnville, SC, to RR 92 E420 wiring harness?
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Friend's son needs indy in Grnville, SC.
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Immaculate ivory 83 300SD (130kmi) pulled in space beside me today trying to
make my showroom 87 300D look bad -- may have a little bit only because I
like ivory better than the white on mine.
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'Saw my nearly 26-yr-old 81 300D pass the house coupla days ago; still
lookin good and hummin nicely. 'Sold it 2 yrs ago.
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My B-52 crew landed once with gear up - still had 3 mains and 2 outriggers
down, though. Looked sorta like a dog runnin on 3 legs.
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'Replayed it very vividly as I read it, Don. ATTABOY!!
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Nice photo, Craig.
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3 yrs 7 mos enlisted, 46 yrs commissioned
Don's parents may not have known it.
Remembering my mom's worry and anguish during WW II with 3 of my brothers in
it, I didn't tell her I was going to Vietnam. 'Thought I'd be back quick
enough - 6 mos.
Who'da thot I'd be in a BUFF over Hanoi several times?
BTW, R1820 = 1820 cubic inch radial
Has takeoff heading become unimportant? What happened to pausing after
taking runway and before applying takeoff power to check heading, reset
heading gyro as necessary, etc? Runway 22, aircraft magnetic heading should
be 220. Runway 26, aircraft mag heading = 260, etc. If you think you're on
I think even the ''whiskey compass would tell me I'm 40 degrees off DESIRED
heading.
(For the unfamliar, whiskey compass = very basic magnetic, last resort,
compass - no gyro - suspended in alcohol, often mounted up in middle of
windshield away from other instruments and stuff.)
I think there's no
'Had to abort major mission across north pole on B-52H 33 yrs ago 'cause
heading system and radar scope presentation differed by 2 degrees from
correct runway orientation when when we took runway. B-52H then had very
good and accurate heading and bombing/navigation stabilization system, but
But if controller cleared 'im for 22, and pilot acknowledged it and then
took off on 26, they can't rightfully lay crash on controller.
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Anybody have a DIESEL trunk badge that I may mount on back of my elec
scooter that I recharge with Diesel power in trunk of my 87 300D? TIA
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Here's my version.
HOMEMADE /$2 TOPSIDER/OIL SUCKER
(This method of oil removal by suction works only if oil dipstick tube goes
to lowest point in oil pan, as in a Mercedes. Oil below bottom of dipstick
tube can't be removed by this method without sticking an oil evacuation tube
down the
Item # 1 of $2 oil sucker Oil Removal instructions = Have engine at or near
operating temp.
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PPG in my 91 350SDL 8 yrs ago. Very satisfied.
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5 123 wheel covers FS.Good cond. Make offer + shpng. I'll have to
get someone to box em. Unable myself.
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Like I said - no excuse for takeoff 40 degrees off heading.
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Yes, hubcaps. But they cover more than just hub; therefor, wheelcovers.
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1. Have eng at operatng temp.
2. Use 5/8 OD tube in TOP only of dipstick tube, not small tube into pan.
3. REDUCE VACUUM. It doesn't take much. Vent vac hose if necessay to
reduce vac.
4. Us oil evac tube that does not easily collapse and restrict flow into
bucket. If evac tube collapes, you
No color left on on 15 yr-old plate on my 350SDL.
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My 10-yr-old computer with Windows 98 was running very slowly and hanging up
a lot, too. Coupla weeks ago, I improved iit a LOT by defragmenting C
drive, which had not been done in its 10-year life.
I clicked My computer, right clicked ONCE on C drive, clicked properties,
clicked on the general
I've mulched all of my grass/weeds and leaves - lots and lots of leaves - in
place for several years; 'havent raked leaves for ~15 years; 'haven't
watered the lawn for several years, either.
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'Wanta put a can of R-12 in mjy '87 300D (124) cooling system. I have 2 of
those simple, little single hose filler hoses that clamp onto top of the
R-12 12-oz. can. 'Haven't used it for several years. 'Just wanta confirm:
which port/valve on my '87 300D is the low pressure/suction one?
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That's R-12 in the CABIN cooling system - A/C system, of course - not engine
cooling system.
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'Just put 2 12 oz. cans of R-12 in my otherwise near-showroom '87 300D (108
kmi).
Stealer estimate to RR evaporator = $3100; indie estimate = $1900 -
$2400!
I need to borrow somebody's glycerin pills.
Yea, I know, Kaleb'll give me $500 for it.
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$3k? I'm thinkin', I'm thinkin.'
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--swap the puppy out--
For most of my adult life, I wouldn't have hesitated an instant to tackle
the evaporator swap, and I still may do it. 'Gotta think about it, study,
plan, etc. I've always thought that, if I could have a jet engine and other
assorted aircraft (B-47) parts lying
'Copied this photo from mercedesshop.
'Don't know if I can stand the trauma of knowing that somebody else has
done/is doing this to my car. I may have to do it myself - 'just need to be
patient.
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If the oil sucker pump pulls too much vacuum, reduce it with an additional
opening in the vac hose - not the oil evac tube - the vac hose from pump/vac
to the oil receiver tank.
BTW, 5/8 x 3/8 is a standard hose.
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'Doesn't take much vacuum to SIPHON hot oil. Whatever vacuum the pump
produces can be VERY easily regulated.
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I have another car (91 350SDL) and PLENTY of time. I'm leaning strongly
toward doing the swap myself.
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For that price, I'd expect the ding strips on lower edge of trunk and rear
quarter panels to to align perfectly + a helluva lot of other stuff,
including knowing 'xactly how many miles on it! Florida car? 'Could have
300 kmi + 41 mi!
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$4.30/gal for 10-cent fuel yesterday in Goldsboro, NC!
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'Saw it for$4.40 45 mi. north of here in Nashville, NC, today!
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Anybody have any good tips for removal of '87 W124 UPPER center console -
radio, climate control, etc?
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Thanks, Alex. That helps. 'Just trying to prepare for dash and evap
removal. What about radio removal? I know about lower console, and I have
a writeup from mercedesshop about dash, speakers, etc. 'Have little detail
about upper console, radio, climate control, upper switches, etc.
Any tips
Will the factory service CD help me significantly for evaporator/dash, etc,
removal on my 87 300D? 'Anybody have good deal on one?
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Thanks, again, Alex. I've copied some of Dave Meimann's tips from
mercedesshop. 'Think I'll try to reach 'im.
Re. 4.5 mm Allen wrench: Does Harbor Feight have an online catalog? I'll
try to find it.
BTW, I do have the orig. radio. Everything is orig. - very near showroom
at 108 kmi - 'pity
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