Re: [MBZ] The E420 Lives!

2010-12-13 Thread Harry Watkins
Nice tip Philip. I had a master machine shop guy tell me some of that many years ago but he didn't explain it and I failed to grasp it well enough to use it to my benefit. You did good, now I'll use it. Thanks Harry Reusing copper seal rings generally works fine _IF_ you anneal the copper

Re: [MBZ] cold starting

2010-12-09 Thread Harry Watkins
than you can blink. Harry - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 9:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] cold starting Craig wrote: I had a German Shepherd who like to chew on light-duty (zip

Re: [MBZ] Static Sparks

2010-12-08 Thread Harry Watkins
, but in the winter time, you could weld with the spark coming off that dud. Harry I often discharge a bolt between my hand and the final checkout lady's hand as I pull up to the exit at Sam's on my Diesel-electric mobility scooter. Wilton ___ http

Re: [MBZ] The W123 of vacuum cleaners

2010-12-07 Thread Harry Watkins
be the way to go. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: R A Bennell b...@mts.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 11:34 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The W123 of vacuum cleaners I did, many years ago. I ran the pipe for the second floor

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-12-04 Thread Harry Watkins
I followed Loren's advice and did a clean Vista install. I then installed all the updates, including ser pack 2. I'm told that Vista is not a bad system after the updates, we'll see. So far its cooking good. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: l02tur...@comcast.net

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-26 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] Frankenheapery

2010-11-24 Thread harry watkins
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

[MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-23 Thread harry watkins
worked. It comes up with the username displayed and has a blank for the password. Any ideas? Thanks 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

Re: [MBZ] OT Need computer help

2010-11-23 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-10 Thread harry watkins
movement downward. After this next section of pipe gets down, I'll try to flush up some samples. Even if its still just clay now, I'll know it can be done. I'll dry and save the samples in zip bags and watch for changes. Thanks Harry When I had an irrigation well drilled, a two-man crew

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-10 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread harry watkins
ahead of the guy inside. The car looked nice. Harry 86 300 SDL I would imagine you still need to make a tape guideline or something. Even with that, I'd probably be all over the panels! lol Maybe tint shops and other places that offer such services also offer striping at a reasonable price

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-08 Thread harry watkins
schedule 40 galvanized pipe with a three foot well point leading the way. Your question, Without a drill, how are you going to get to an appropriate depth below the top of the waterline? I'm hoping to wring some help out of this group for that answer. :) Thanks Harry

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-08 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-08 Thread harry watkins
something out. Thanks Harry I always liked to use these when I was a kid: http://www.dempsterllc.com/demp_pump_hand01.php ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-08 Thread harry watkins
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 imagine

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-08 Thread harry watkins
already giving trouble. Thanks Harry Keep in mind, Harry, that the pumps on the page Mitch linked will most likely NOT work with a well driven with a point. For these, you put the working cylinder of the pump underneath the water level and actuate it with a steel rod that runs up to the surface

[MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-07 Thread harry watkins
and the first 17 feet have been through clay. Thanks 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 options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] OT DIY water well

2010-11-07 Thread harry watkins
required but I was advised to keep a well log. My wife and I built our own metal frame home and did everything except the HVAC and finishing the concrete. The only permit required was for the septic plant. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Great Craigslist ad

2010-10-28 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] 240D clutch saga continues

2010-10-25 Thread harry watkins
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

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

2010-10-24 Thread harry watkins
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] LF RR electric windows in '85 TD

2010-10-18 Thread harry watkins
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 g_010...@hotmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 5:15 PM Subject: [MBZ] LF RR electric windows in '85 TD

Re: [MBZ] Odyssey for Max

2010-10-03 Thread harry watkins
to contact Don, he has more than normal knowledge about that vehicle. Thanks 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

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

2010-09-27 Thread harry watkins
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

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

2010-09-27 Thread harry watkins
and see how it goes together, I think you will be impressed. I assume they are still available. Harry 86 300 SDL - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 1:29 PM Subject: [MBZ] It never

Re: [MBZ] Auto Trans Diagnosis A

2010-09-25 Thread harry watkins
That is just amazing. Way to go Gerry. Harry 86 300 SDL - Original Message - From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2010 3:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto Trans Diagnosis A Aimed a light at the hole

Re: [MBZ] Oil Geyser discovered enroute to ChowdahQ

2010-09-22 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] diagnosing driveshaft vibration

2010-09-14 Thread harry watkins
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 harryw...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, Feb 5, 2007 at 2:50 PM

[MBZ] Test two

2010-04-25 Thread harry watkins
I think I turned off my Spam blocker. Over half of what was routed to the Spam folder were messages I would have wanted to see. Some were from USAA, my main financial site (not good). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Test

2010-04-23 Thread harry watkins
I am not getting any posts. Are we still up and running? 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

Re: [MBZ] OT Blue Angels

2010-04-17 Thread harry watkins
WOW, and to think, I always thought those guys had to be good, never thought about its who you know. WOW. Harry Wonko the Sane wrote: Not to throw a damp blanket over the hype, but the Blue Angels are doing nothing more than Flight School 101 maneuvers -- but in very expensive jets. Very

Re: [MBZ] Way Off Topic - Paint

2010-04-14 Thread harry watkins
I always store left over paint upside down. Doesn't always work but I never tracked results to have a better feel. I wonder if it would work to put the paint can in one of those bags that you can vacuum out the air? I get the bags at Wal-Mart and they hold up pretty well. Harry

Re: [MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?

2010-04-07 Thread harry watkins
the short. Thanks Harry 86 300 SDL, just got off I-20 after 80 mile trip. I needed to change lanes and at about 30 MPH I mashed down to engage the kick down switch. I immediately lost the A/C and blower, the heater seemed to be wide open. The kick down worked and nothing else changed. Stopping

[MBZ] What happened? Just a coincidence?

2010-04-06 Thread harry watkins
the engine did not reset it, I had heard that is required some times. Any ideas? Thanks 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

Re: [MBZ] Replacing A/C compressor in a 240D

2010-04-05 Thread harry watkins
Rusty/Tom got all the mounting hardware I needed to remount my 240D compressor. Harry I've looked all over and can't find any nuts and bolts descriptions of this job except for the MB disc. All help much appreciated. Thanks, Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D

Re: [MBZ] Prodedure question

2010-04-02 Thread harry watkins
Besides this site, I have had good results here. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/index.php Harry Does anyone know whether a web site exists that provides written and/or graphic directions of how to perform certain common maintenance procedures like, for instance, changing transmission

Re: [MBZ] OT - #1 son success

2010-03-30 Thread harry watkins
Wow, way to go #1 son, congratulations. Beating the varsity is (as VP Biden would say) a BIG #*$%^# deal. Harry - Original Message - From: redghost redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:24 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - #1

Re: [MBZ] 300SD still being bad

2010-02-26 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] resoldering W123 ACC howto

2010-02-25 Thread harry watkins
://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=2384351#post2384351 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

Re: [MBZ] Cd question 95 E320

2010-02-22 Thread harry watkins
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 dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:20 PM Subject: [MBZ] Cd

Re: [MBZ] Aux coolant pump teardown pictures.

2010-02-18 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

2010-02-17 Thread harry watkins
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

[MBZ] The wonderful 300 SDL

2010-02-16 Thread harry watkins
heads and gaskets because it never had the oxidizer installed. I use Evans Waterless Antifreeze also and I think that gives me an edge from having head problems. The one I have now is within five or six minor problems from being ZD. However, I doubt that will ever be. Thanks Harry

Re: [MBZ] The wonderful 300 SDL

2010-02-16 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] O/T Knives

2010-01-29 Thread harry watkins
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 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

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

2010-01-29 Thread harry watkins
can find no difference. Thanks 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

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

2010-01-29 Thread harry watkins
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 j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ

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

2010-01-29 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga

2010-01-27 Thread harry watkins
Double ditto, you are on my daily prayer list. Harry - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 11:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The ongoing saga On Tue, Jan 26, 2010 at 8:44

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

2010-01-27 Thread harry watkins
with the driver's door. I'll report back and will need more info on that diode. The other electrical problem he had was the inop blower motor. The Indy put in a new blower assembly and I cured it with the aux. 30 amp fuse kit from Rusty, the only money I've spent so far. Thanks Harry

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

2010-01-26 Thread harry watkins
short? Thanks 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_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

2010-01-26 Thread harry watkins
of the nine items it protects is Control unit, seat adjustment memory. What say you guys? Am I done? Thanks Harry Things that can draw static power: 1) Clock 2) Radio 3) Antenna 4) Central locking system 5) Alarm system 6) Dome light timer 7) Leaky alternator diode 60mA is pretty small

Re: [MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

2010-01-26 Thread harry watkins
to disconnect it. Thank Harry What problem are you trying to fix? I don't think that ~65mA is terrible, and if you plan to leave the car parked for long periods I'd recommend either disconnecting the battery or installing a float charger. I'm far from an expert on the front seat adjustments

[MBZ] Battery drain, 86 SDL

2010-01-25 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

2010-01-12 Thread harry watkins
Gerry, try this site: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=105297 Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

2010-01-12 Thread harry watkins
Gerry, here is another source: http://boostnbenz.1baddsm.com/DIY/ Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff Can

Re: [MBZ] vacuum diagram for fuel cutoff

2010-01-12 Thread harry watkins
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 arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010

[MBZ] Auxiliary fuse kit for blower motor anyone BTDT

2010-01-10 Thread harry watkins
. Thanks 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_okiebenz.com

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

2010-01-10 Thread harry watkins
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

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

2010-01-10 Thread harry watkins
Wilton, did you have to remove the firewall that the box sets behind? What about disconnecting wiring to gain slack? Or was it just a muscle job? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-10 Thread harry watkins
. As my USMC DI was fond of saying, lower than whale S***. Harry . Gary. I'm usually tolerant of people who know no better than to make such uninformed statements. I thought that you had at least a glimmer of sense, guess I was wrong. The freedoms that you enjoy, including the right to free

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

2010-01-09 Thread harry watkins
. Harry - Original Message - From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 09, 2010 8:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job Thx for the instructions! Yes, I'd like the full content. What do you use to wash things

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

2010-01-09 Thread harry watkins
ends, otherwise you would extend the length of the wrench and the torque would be off. I had the DVs snug so the straps did not have much travel before torque was achieved. Harry . - Original Message - From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

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

2010-01-09 Thread harry watkins
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 l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Injector rebuild and balance

2010-01-07 Thread harry watkins
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 fmi...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] OT Malware Defense antiviral software

2010-01-05 Thread harry watkins
. 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_okiebenz.com

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

2010-01-03 Thread harry watkins
to not cover my 86 SDL. One example is the book IDs a seat relay at slot H in the fuse box but what I have is a fuse holder that serves as a fused jumper. Thanks Harry. Subject: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides Where do I start? I get nothing on either seat with key

Re: [MBZ] 190e dash vents

2010-01-02 Thread harry watkins
Jim, Go to Rusty's online site, buymbparts.biz and you can see some of it. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Arnott j...@wetwesties.org To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:11 PM Subject: [MBZ] 190e dash vents that won't close

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

2009-12-31 Thread harry watkins
in the trunk and discovered a solder job will restore power to the seats. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power

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

2009-12-31 Thread harry watkins
Okay, okay, its Peachparts Harry - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2009 9:32 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides Max You got that right

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

2009-12-30 Thread harry watkins
and the mystery relay are involved. I have replaced the fuses with no change. Help if you can and please treat with kid gloves. You are dealing with an electrical ignoramus. Thanks Harry PS: This is an SDL that went away over two years ago and has returned refitted

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

2009-12-30 Thread harry watkins
Max, the SDL works as you stated, I was trying to make the point that I tried it in all situations. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 3:05 PM Subject: Re

Re: [MBZ] Lapping IP nozzle

2009-12-27 Thread harry watkins
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

Re: [MBZ] Say relief?

2009-12-14 Thread harry watkins
Hey Rusty, how about me? I did the same as Wilton except I spent twice as much this morning. What email? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Say

Re: [MBZ] towing a 1980 300 SD?

2009-12-13 Thread harry watkins
Christy, tell us more. Will it idle? Does your tow vehicle have a hitch?, Weather? Hilly terrain? Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: Chris N John ceand...@tctwest.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2009 3:27 PM Subject: [MBZ] towing a 1980 300 SD? Hi

[MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

2009-12-10 Thread harry watkins
Will someone help me through this please? I made a mess of one I did before on an SDL and now I don't have the CD. What tools to use and the procedures. Got a looker coming this afternoon. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

2009-12-10 Thread harry watkins
Thanks quick Rich, I'll go give that a try. Harry - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D Just get some pliers

Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

2009-12-10 Thread harry watkins
I'm doing something wrong. How many pieces are there? I grabbed the very bottom of the unit and tugged pretty good without feeling a spring action, perhaps I'm being a girlie man with it. More details please. Thanks Harry - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry

Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

2009-12-10 Thread harry watkins
does a new one cost? I bought the one I had from Tim. Thanks for the responses Harry - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D I sent the hood

Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

2009-12-10 Thread harry watkins
Thanks Rusty, I'll give him your number if he buys, or I'll call you if he doesn't. Harry - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 12:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] RR Star on 1981 240D

[MBZ] OT Craigslist, tell me what I'm doing wrong

2009-12-05 Thread harry watkins
and will need craigslist to help me get rid of about 1000 items. Any ideas, anyone? Thanks 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

Re: [MBZ] OT Craigslist, tell me what I'm doing wrong

2009-12-05 Thread harry watkins
Okay Mitch, I put it back up in Jackson, MS and used your words, maybe this will work. http://jackson.craigslist.org/grd/1496926234.html Thanks Harry harry watkins wrote: Any ideas, anyone? This is not a scam, it's an ad to sell a mower. Would whoever keeps flagging this ad please email

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system

2009-11-27 Thread harry watkins
Same here, that's a keeper, thanks. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Arnott j...@wetwesties.org To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 10:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cleaning the cooling system Thank you. Printed and added to repair

[MBZ] What solvent do you use in your parts washer?

2009-11-25 Thread harry watkins
I just became the owner of a parts washer and I need pro and con advice on a good solvent to use. Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] 126 Going Green

2009-11-16 Thread harry watkins
Ditto, I'm on dial-up. Harry - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2009 8:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Going Green On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:03:11 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka

Re: [MBZ] Had another low-power episode, '87 300TD

2009-11-13 Thread harry watkins
leisure and reinstalled. It took about 18 months for it clean itself up. Harry - Original Message - From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 7:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] New member intro and 190e question or two

2009-11-10 Thread harry watkins
and if I can ever buy my VW Rabbit diesel pickup back, I'll need answers in that area. BTW, good choice of cars for your daughter. Harry - Original Message - From: Jim Arnott jr.arn...@gmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 8:01 PM Subject: [MBZ] New member

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gasoline for the Wal-Mart good/bad debate

2009-11-07 Thread harry watkins
Thanks, there should have been a ? at the end of my question, that turned out not to be a question, but really was a question. Harry No, a pig is one of those pipe cleaner deals that squeels like a pig. harry watkins wrote: And that slug of water is called a pig. Harry

Re: [MBZ] FI Pump and OOMPF

2009-11-01 Thread harry watkins
Also, if your fuel tank is low and you park nose up on a slope, air will enter the system, BTDT. Harry The external fuel leak is the o-ring seal, doesn't affect anything but fuel milage, and then only if it's quite large. However, to replace the o-rings you must remove the valve holder

[MBZ] Coolant/oil tip from another forum

2009-10-28 Thread harry watkins
clean, the oil will just smoke. That's the way we do it where I work(CATERPILLAR), and we build 12 cylinder quad turbo enginesexcept we have a hot plate and an oil spectrology machine to see what and how much of certain elements are in the oil...but that is foolproof. Harry

Re: [MBZ] New addition to the fleet: 1995 Mercedes

2009-10-22 Thread harry watkins
I had a friend with suspected metal in his pan and he stuck thin magnets on the outside and forgot about it. I never heard the rest of the story, but there may not have been one. Harry If the only concern was some bearings and debris in the pan, I'd let sleeping dogs lie. Metal stuff

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

2009-10-15 Thread harry watkins
Larry The o-rings are what seals the inside from the outside, prevents fuel getting out and air getting in. DV repairs are normally brought on because of that, but it makes sense to replace the copper seals and springs while in the area. Harry - Original Message - From: LarryT

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

2009-10-14 Thread harry watkins
not start. To make a VERY long story short, it turns out that a low fuel tank level + leaking DVs + sloping driveway equals to air in the fuel system. Harry : Harry, Rough idle can be caused by internal leak at copper washer OR by worn elements inside the delivery valve. I suspect that you really

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

2009-10-14 Thread harry watkins
an 11/16 crowfoot (IIRC) and with two of them there is enough thickness for the wrench to get a solid grip. You could use the crowfoot straight out from the TW if you can find the formula to adjust for the additional length. Harry, standing by for grape shot in my flame suit, zipped all the way

Re: [MBZ] Winter tires/wheels

2009-10-14 Thread harry watkins
I shipped UPS, tie a pair together with cardboard on top and bottom and they are good to go. Harry - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10:07 AM Subject: [MBZ] Winter tires/wheels I found some snow

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

2009-10-14 Thread harry watkins
It was a 603 on a 300 SDL - Original Message - From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems Thx Harry - I appreciate you telling your secrets

Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts Related Problems

2009-10-13 Thread harry watkins
and springs, perform the three step torque procedure and hope for the best. Anyone know how they do that? Thanks Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] OT: Moose!

2009-09-30 Thread harry watkins
This is not Friday, you can't do moose unless it's Friday. NO MOOSE FOR YOU. Harry Curt Raymond wrote: I don#39;t remember if I mentioned it on here but I#39;ve been moose hunting this week. Today dad shot a small cow moose, 208 pounds which should be very good eating. He used an 1880#39

Re: [MBZ] Max's new ride?

2009-09-29 Thread harry watkins
Max, a combustion gas sniffer is available that will detect gas in the coolant system, (~$40). That may address some of your issues. Harry I still haven't been able to get a look at the car. My window of opportunity yesterday didn't match the owner's, so probably Wed. after work I'm going

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