And that 107K is since when?? Monday?
Jim in Phoenix
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 6:13 pm
Subject: [MBZ] mbz list past 100k messages
Was just looking at noticed that there have been
1980 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SD TURBO DIESEL 59K MILES LOOKS NEW AMAZING!!! - $5995
(Phoenix)
Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008-08-12, 2:51PM MST
This is the same car Chuck and I looked at on Saturday.? Neither of us stayed
to see it sell but Chuck was told it went for 5K.? NOT coincidently,
I saw that car at the auction preview this morning.? Very nice condition
overall, and the nicest dash I have seen in 20 years.? The NADA book was $5800
with the premium for mileage and condition bumping it up over 12K.? Seeing that
target, I did not wait around to see what it went for.? I will
Luther,
Like Jim said, Local hose repair shop.? Tubes n Hoses did mine.? They will cut
your fittings off, add a new swage piece, and crimp them to new hose.? About
$40.
Jim in Phoenix
During the diagnosis of my '86 SDL's a/c system, I had the mechanic add
dye to the system. While removing
In a message dated 8/8/2008 8:10:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Have a car to deliver, will be in the area.
Take a ride inside the Arch. Contrary to some beliefs, you do not have to
turn upside down to come back down! Great view from up there!
I bet
Danny,
I'll give you another direction--restricted fuel supply, probably a dirty
final filter cannister. Lots cheaper!
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 265 K miles
98 ML 320, 157 K miles
94 Bravada, 190 K miles
In a message dated 8/7/2008 3:29:42 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
Lack of lubrication could cause sluggishness in the pump too.
My 79 has an external oil line to lubricate the Fuel Injection pump. Don't
know if all 617 diesels have this but it comes off the left side of the
timing chain bulge on the block and goes via a plastic line to the IP. There
In a message dated 8/4/2008 9:04:38 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The compressor is an R4, just has larger ports that the orginal and the
manafold jost wont index correctly ..
The metal sealing rings come in two different diameters, as well as several
George,
So does Rusty say the R5 is a direct replacement for the R4, which I believe
your car uses? I googled R5 and I have to admit, I never heard of one.
Jim in Phoenix
In a message dated 8/3/2008 8:10:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well I finally
We know it is not a V-6.? for sure, it will need new valve guides, valve grind,
seals and springs.? You can figure $500 for head work at a good machine shop.?
Lots of work, leak may have hydrauliced a cylinder and bent a rod.?
Jim in Phoenix
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From: Robert
In a message dated 7/28/2008 3:44:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The ABS light on my wife's 2001 Ford Expedition is on. I am hoping that the
problem is just a wheel speed sensor or something cheap. Anyone have any
experience with these. I guess I will have
Probably the center driveshaft support bearing
Jim in Phoenix
What's a center bearing?
-Original Message-
From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 12:26 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] cheap 300D 2.5
What's a center
I didn't think the 1980 wagons had a turbo, 811 was the first turbo'd wagon.
jim in Phoenix
Cheap at a THIRD the price when you could get a great well-maintained
turbodiesel wagon for under $2k...
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From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion
In a message dated 7/27/2008 12:45:16 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Cheap at a THIRD the price when you could get a great well-maintained
turbodiesel wagon for under $2k...
Eeeooow, but rust! We are talking a rust free car from the Biltmore section
(TaDaaa)
A 96 750i would be a V12, basically two 6's, as far as the engine electronics
and fuel injection are concerned.? Look up the prices of simple stuff like
spark plug wires.? Still, I always said every car enthusiast should drive a V12
in their lifetime.? AT $4k, you don't stand to loose
My 98 ML has the 5 speed with the empty dipstick tube. It also has the
drain plug on the torque converter, and I was able to drain almost 7 quarts
when
I changed to Mobil 1 ATF at about 123k. Now passing 157k with plans to
change it again in the Fall ( to darn hot right now!)
I went
In a message dated 7/23/2008 10:47:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm looking for a dead EHA that I can cut into to see if
I can figure out what makes them leak. Cheep!
there are a couple E's at my local U pull. Half price on Wednesday. What
is the EHA
Roswell is where the alien space ship crashed in '47, and they are still making
$$$ over that.? Carlsbad Caverns,?I believe, is the oldest national park, and
should be seen by all.? Besides, it's cool in there!? Going through Amarillo??
Watch for signs leading you to that steak house that will
To see if the accumulator (on the trans) is causing this, disconnect the vacuum
line going to the accumulator.? Road test.? Each shift should come with a bang
as you are simulating WOT.? If this is this true, you can adjust shift firmness
to your liking.
If you are happy with the speeds at
In a message dated 7/22/2008 5:54:18 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20080722/58d24277/att
achment.jpg
LOL!
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 265 K miles
98 ML 320, 157 K miles
94 Bravada, 190 K miles
In a message dated 7/22/2008 5:58:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Tonight I finally got around to taking apart the odo that Andrew sent me.
Which reminds me I need to send him a check
Anyway it looks like the metal wheel is loose on the shaft, I've taken
Boy, that is a lot of car for the money, about 22 cents/lb!? you get twice as
many CV joints, and driveshafts, and an expensive and troublesome transfer
case.? It probably has had the transfer case replaced by now.? Audi once found
that full time 4wd actually improved MPG (something about
IF you have either motor's part number you can enter it in the?free EPC (F11),
and it will tell you what cars the motor fits.
Jim in Phoenix
Anybody know if W123 window motors will fit (or could be made to fit) W201
cars?
The rears are dead on my 190D...
-Original Message-
From:
Chuck,
DBR: Destroy Before Reading, right? You cryptics guys!!!
Jim
-Original Message-
From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 9:53 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiousity
Hey Jim
It's
Kevin,
You will need to use stainless steel,or non metalic screws. Regular
mild steel will rust away in no time, possibly leaving a nasty iron
colored cast to your pool.
Jim in Phoenix
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From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
When using the lock pin, you will find that it correctly engages at 15
degrees after top dead center. Move the pump to get engagement.
Jim in Phoenix
In a message dated 7/14/2008 8:18:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A few years ago, there was a discussion
JEEEZUS, Kaleb! How much of this do we have to put up with? After all, he
is an American!
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 265 K miles
98 ML 320, 157 K miles
94 Bravada, 190 K miles
In a message dated 7/14/2008 7:28:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Archer,
It is very hard to get the timing out of wack between the crankshaft
and the injection pump! This, because the chain is held in contact
with the IP timing gear with a screw ( that you can see penetrating the
housing bulge on the driver's side), and the very small clearance where
the
Mak,
Yes, and if you have a turbocharger it will respond quicker on the
opening of the throttle. What engine were you applying it to?
The high temp coatings, tho much more expensive, will contain the heat
too, as they are coated on the inside as well as the outside. The wrap
has been known
Did anyone mention the 72 309D in the most recent star. Comlete with
oil heater and on board AC . $1000 in Ohio
Jim in Phoenix
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In a message dated 7/6/2008 12:20:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
At idle, with temp about 95 outside, its running about 400.
low side about 60. Rev it up and high will peg on the guage, low will
drop to about 40 I guess. Other than that, it cools great,
#4 is the rear plug on the passenger side, and that is the one that we found?
fouled.??And my son reminds s me,?it was?a 2001 F150 with the 5.4 COP (coil on
plug) engine.
?
4??? 8
?
3??? 7
?
2??? 6
?
1??? 5
? front
?
Jim
You didn't say which engine, but assuming the mod V8 with coil on plug, we
found signs of standing water in one of the plug holes on the passenger side of
the engine, almost like the under hood design had funneled water to that
cylinder.? Anyway, the crud buildup from evaporating the water was
Bob,
?
I had asked the list if your car (and the 85) had a rack and pinion, but got no
response.
?
The first thing I would do is change the power steering fluid.? If MB doesn't
have a recommended synthetic, I would use Mobil 1 ATF.
?
Jim in Phoenix
-Original
Yes, the spring is directly behind the hex plug.? It is fairly stiff and will
require a good push to restart the plug with the new spring.? Of the several
used springs I have seen, all had a heavy wear spot on one of the coils where
it was rubbing in the barrel.
?
good luck,
?
Jim in
In a message dated 6/18/2008 6:01:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What is the gear ratio in the rear diff of my 73 220D with manual tranny?
Also, is fourth gear a 1:1 final drive?
Mike,
For the 115 D22, my Nitske bible has the US gear ratio as 4.08:1 Euro
Allen,
?
I just pulled an 091 6 rib side shifter trans out of a 79 or 80 Vanagon.? I am
going to convert it to a front shifter (for my dune buggy)so left all the
shifting mechanism at the U-pull it.? If your repair is not successful (tho it
sounds plenty strong enough), and the parts are
Lately, when I hit reply, my Okiebenz mail goes to the indivdual that sent the
mail to the list.? Gotta fix that!
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 6:11 am
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Steering lock-ups - latest update/?
Are
Kaleb,
?
Benz ground wires are usually brown so you need to put the battery power to the
other wire at the compressor
?
Jim in Phoenix
-Original Message-
From: Kaleb C. Striplin lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;
To: Mercedes Discussion List lt;mercedes@okiebenz.comgt;
Sent:
Check out Costco's item # 240681, a 10 X 20unit with sides and sliding front
door.? In their current coupon book through 6/29, for $170, a savings of $30.
?
Jim in Phoenix
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Kaleb,
?
I see that the coupon is only good for the week of June 23rd, and I couldn't
pull it up on the Costco.com website just now.? Maybe it will come up next
week.? Maybe someone that owes you money could pick one up for you (assuming
you like it) and bring it to the Okiecue.
?
Jim
In a message dated 6/13/2008 6:13:59 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My partners have suggested a small pickup truck for my company vehicle,
which is fine with me. However, I have little or no experience or exposure to
these kinds of vehicles, so I would be
In a message dated 6/12/2008 6:21:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We are constantly blowing fuse # 26 (7.5 amp) in the front fuse box but
there are no codes in the computer. When that fuse blows we lose a number of
electrical functions that are located in
Yes, I was the first to reply with trans mount. Probably wouldn't be a car
stopper tho. More likely the shift lever, or neutral safety switch
Jim in Phoenix
In a message dated 6/12/2008 10:20:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Has anyone submitted
I use Covercraft covers with the Evolution 4 material here in Phoenix. They
have an elastic in the perimeter which lasts about 2 years and the covers
last about 4. They are designed to let moisture out, but not in and the inner
liner is very soft and does not seem to scratch the paint,
-Original Message-
From: OK Don lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;
To: Mercedes Discussion List lt;mercedes@okiebenz.comgt;
Sent: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 6:59 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300D head gasket
?
You have at least one broken exhaust stud now, the one on the end of the longer
exhaust manifold
Wilton,
?
Be sure to unclip the speedometer cable just under the floormat on the
firewall.? This will give you slack for about 3 of finger room.? Or is the 87
electronic???
?
On mine, the serrated gasket, that raps?around the perimeter of the cluster,
was kind of fused to the dash.? A
NAPA's June ad has R134a small cans for $6.49 each in 3 different flavors.
I particularly like the Sub-Zero can which contains 2 ounces of synthetic oil
and 11 ounces of R134. The synthetic oil is supposed to improve efficiency
up to 18 percent (compared to What, I don't know.) If you
After a $15 mail in rebate, you get 5 quarts of Mobil 1 and a Mobil 1 filter
for $!9.95, plus applicable sales tax.
Yea, I'm retired and I have time to read all this crap!
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 264 K miles
98 ML 320, 155 K miles
**Get trade secrets for amazing
In a message dated 5/29/2008 1:25:09 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Wilton Strickland wrote:
'Just ordered stuff for my 87 300D evapectomy from Rusty Crew.
Take pictures and/or video as you go deeper into the dash. I did the one on
my 79 about 5 years ago and have
In a message dated 5/29/2008 4:50:12 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What might another city be good to post this in? Would some biodiesel
idiot in seattle or somewhere come out here to buy this or have it shipped?
California buyers are paying premium prices for
Him and Tim Conway used to break up Carol Burnette so bad she would have to
hide her face.!!
We'll miss him!
Jim in Phoenix
n a message dated 5/29/2008 5:20:19 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Harvey Korman just passed. Damn.
In a message dated 5/27/2008 8:48:45 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
1 Try driving without the vacuum line attached and see if it still slips
All good suggestions but the symptom of a bad modulator (not necessarily a
leaking modulator) is a slipping 2-3 shift
Fisrt of all, Michelin has a $60 rebate on a set of four that ends on
5/31. I would buy them. They always balance with minimal wweights,
and they roll round. On a cost per mile, you can justify a Michelin!
This one of the few tires I would buy in an S speed rating, such as the
Michelin X.
Bob,
Riding a motorcycle in 100 degree plus weather is like riding in an
oven! Proper safety gear makes it even more uncomfortable. YOU WILL
NOT LIKE IT! That said, you would want four cylinders for smoothness,
and enough power to push a full sized wind screen for comfort. The
Honda 750
For those that are not stuck on Mobil 1, this is a good deal. You can
buy it at the sale price of $3.49/qt, and then get a rebate of $15/6
qts, making the price 99 cents for full synthetic. rebate is limited
to 12 quarts. How they can sell this for 4 bucks a gallon, when diesel
fuel is
In a message dated 5/6/2008 12:35:08 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I figured this out
Looks like the valve itself is good, it's the controls
that are funky.
I jumpered from the thermocouple to the main valve and
it opened and the burners fired off.
In a message dated 5/6/2008 8:52:13 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My son's new '87 300D misses, or stumbles when warm and idling. It's
like it fails to fire once every second or two. It looks like the
delivery valve seals are leaking some, but Diesel is not
In a message dated 5/6/2008 4:39:05 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Found the buzzer. No obvious reason for it to be quiet. Took the outer cover
off, the buzzy bit is still very quiet.
Resoldered a couple joints that looked poor. Didn't help, in fact its
quieter
In a message dated 5/1/2008 2:33:51 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It sure LOOKS like ebay, but I sure as hell dont think ebay would
want this. Even if they did, I would NOT give it to them. If I log in
via firfox, I dont get this, so I think I have a bug or
Luther,
Harbor Freight sells a tranny handling adapter (about $30) which replaces the 5
inch saddle on your standard floor jack.? If you are thinking one man job, this
will make the difference.? Unfortunately, it adds about 5 inches to the height
you need to clear the frame.?? Worth it tho.?
Gerry,?
There are no match marks at the flex discs to worry about.? I am concerned that
your noisy differential was not the differential, but merely a weak
differential support mount.? Did the diff have lots of play in the gears that
would make you suspect it is failing?? A bad mount will
In a message dated 4/30/2008 8:26:16 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
No need if you have a bit of heft in you. Just drop it on your chest and
scoot out. Obviously have someone near by.
When I worked at a Honda dealer, one of my coworkers showed up on Monday
LOL!
Jim in Phoenix
-Original Message-
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 9:05 am
Subject: Re: [MBZ] trans RR shade-tree style/OT trans lifting
I dug a hole in the dirt to fit my body, then slid the trans on
In a message dated 4/28/2008 9:26:31 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Got a bad driveshaft vibration going down the highway. Would it be best
to A: just swap in a complete driveshaft from a different car, B: pull
driveshaft and have it balanced, or C: just keep
Interesting!? I just happen to have a 93 E 3.2 differential in my spare parts.?
The input flange on mine is 3 bolt pattern but maybe the spline pattern would
permit swapping these.? the rear cover on mine is 8 bolt, and MB uses different
covers to adapt the diff to different models.? The BMW
NOTE:? The engine in your subject line is NOT the problem engine.? On the
contrary, the 2.5 turbo would get you up the hill with ferver, and
reliability.? The 3.5 turbodiesel is tthe one with weak rods.
If you are still going to pass on this 2.5, let the list know where it is!
Jim in Phoenix
In a message dated 4/21/2008 3:50:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
1. The temp gauge usually holds at 100 or a degree or two above or
below. It has started to register hot for a time every few miles, starting
in the last few months. I have had the thermostat
I had suggested that Kaleb might need a special socket to remove the output
flange retaining nut. To replace the rear seal on my 79 300SD, I needed a 4
prong socket.? I made one fron a standard depth, 1/2 drive,?Craftsman 12 point
socket, size 1 1/8 inch. By sawing away opposite pairs of flats,
Bob,
When I went to Craig's a few minutes ago, the message said it was being
removed.
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 264 K miles
98 ML 320, 155 K miles
In a message dated 4/14/2008 8:25:28 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Holy cow. Lookie what one
I bought a wire tracer at Home Depot, or Lowes, a couple years ago for $30.
It worked as good as the commercial tracer I had at work that cost $300 10
years ago.
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 264 K miles
98 ML 320, 155 K miles
In a message dated 4/11/2008 10:09:46 P.M. US
In a message dated 4/11/2008 9:13:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
WOW what a difference. First thing I noticed that it turned over much
quicker when starting. Not sure what injectors would have to do with
it. Runs MUCH quieter. Has MORE power. Not sure
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 9:30 pm
Subject: 1987 300SDL TURBO DIESEL MERCEDES - $1700 (PHOENIX)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting.
Please see below for more information.
1987 300SDL TURBO
I tried it one time to pull water out of a 5gallon jerry can.? It did not
work.? Elevating the can did not help.? It seems like it should work.? I hope
we hear from someone who had success.
Jim in Phoenix
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From: Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
I would definitely consider this a fuel problem, either water in the fuel, or
dirty filters.??A dirty?cannister filter can restrict total fuel flow in a way
that limits engine power, and this would be most obvious while climbing a
hill.? Change both filters and consider cleaning the fuel tank
Kaleb,
MB diesels are designed to run a very tight piston fit, less than 0.002.? You
would be hard pressed to feel, let alone see, 0.002 movement.? Overheating, or
very high mileage would be the likely causes of piston slop.? I think you
should replace the engine with your spare.
Cracks
Sticker on? these is about 38K.? I thought they were 3.2 L tho.
Jim in Phoenix
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 Diesel 2 left! New lower price! - $30230
(Scottsdale,AZ)
Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2008-03-07, 6:16PM MST
We have 2 Diesels left and they need to go!!!
The 3.0 Crd is in
If you are real lucky, the filter dropped off the pump inlet and the
rattling noise is air bubbles going through the system
You've had the trans pan off already?? I must have missed that.
Jim in Phoenix
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Sent:
Yup! Now I did.? Bummer!? I believe Rusty's? rebuit trans comes with a? torque
converter.? I guess the free shipping for orders over $75 doesn't apply here.
Jim in Phoenix
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From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sat, 5
In a message dated 4/5/2008 8:17:40 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hell with it, I
will probably just pull that back plate off and swap it.
Kaleb,
I think you need a special socket to pull the retaining nut for the 3 arm
flex adapter off the trans. So have
In a message dated 4/3/2008 3:19:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
But why no reverse
If you are real lucky, the filter dropped off the pump inlet and the
rattling noise is air bubbles going through the system
Jim Friesen
Phoenix AZ
79 300SD, 264 K
which tranny series had an external band bolt that backed out, making the trans
inoperative?
Jim in Phoenix
-Original Message-
From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 7:25 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] SDL won't move
The tach
In a message dated 4/2/2008 2:21:25 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What would it take, I wonder, to adapt a modern manual trans to
Mercedes engines?
TransAdapt and Kennedy are two big makers of custom transmission adapters.
You can put the six speed from
In a message dated 4/1/2008 7:35:16 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Seems like if you shifted into neutral at speed, the cruise would
kick off but the speedo would keep working, so I think the mechanical
problem is between the speedo drive gear on the tailshaft
The link was good when I sent it--'cause I tested it.?
massive-recoil-rifle.wmv? Who or what would have edited my mail?
Chuck's path was different, but got to same site.
Jim in Phoenix
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:18
In a message dated 3/31/2008 12:49:34 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What is the spec on the vacuum pump? On mine, with everything but the
brake booster disconnected, my Mity-Vac was showing about 23 or so.
The testing value for the brake booster is 0.75 to
Epson printers have circuitry to obstruct refilling cartridges.? I have been
refilling my cannon printer cartridges for years, with no more trouble than
putting on a pair of rubber gloves.
Jim in Phoenix
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From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Watch the guys with only half the gun but on their shouder.?
massive-recoil-rifle.wmv??
Jim in Phoenix
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Mitch,
You are thinking of JER, John Robbins, @MS State.? He also had a 116 diesel.
The hard drives with the big platters were of various makes, but we had them
into the 90's.? We also had reel to reel tape drives past Y2K, as we had to
maintain equipment that could communicate with
In a message dated 3/29/2008 9:42:59 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
But the Audi's got the biggest gear knob diameter by half an inch!
Yea, but check the size of the shift lever on Chevy's 5 speed manuals in
their pickups!
Jim in Phoenix
I await the pictures, Bob.
In a message dated 3/29/2008 10:13:08 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Where is Arrowhead MB
Arrowhead is a big shopping area around 85th Ave and Bell road. The car
dealers are west of the 101 freeway. I have not seen the dealership
In a message dated 3/28/2008 6:25:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Maybe it's time to build a shunt or a coil. I have 12, 14, 18,
22, and 24 AWG wire. A few inches of one of them should get me a
shunt of suitable resistance.
Phillip,
You suffered the
I know from reading the mails that a lot of you are interested in
electronics, and always looking for a source and a good price. Many of you
may know
of Fry's Electronics _www.outpost.com_ (http://www.outpost.com) but since they
only have stores in the largest cities, many may not. Frys
Someone mentioned the 600 V12 coupe weighed about the same as a 1 bedroom
condo..Probably so--but I know the Benz, with the double glass, would be more
quiet than the condo!
I always said a car enthusiast should own at least one V12 in his life time.
Too that end, I bought a set of shop
You should be able to get a deep socket on the crank from below without pulling
the radiator.? 27 mm/1 1/16 socket fit a lot?of cars in this era.
If it does not turn easily, I would pull the spark plugs again, add a big
squirt of oil to?each cylinder, and then turn the engine over with the
my 79 300S had 5 1/2 Bundts when I bought it from the first owner back in 86.
I upgraded to 6 1/2s off a 77 450SL. I recently pulled a brand new 6 1/2X14
from the trunk of a 82 126 wreck.
Jim in Phoenix
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Mitch is correct. the 420 and 560 V8s used a physically larger
differential. The diesels, 6s, and the 380 small V8 used the small
differential.
Different flange sizes are just one of the problems. So you must restrict
your
posi search to 380 or smaller engined 126 cars..
Jim in
Kevin,
Marshall would remind us all that the fuel, boost, and vacuum,?systems must be
right before ANY linkage adjustments are made.?? This because wider throttle
openings would be necessary if the engine is not producing the correct power.
A 0 to 60 time under 15 seconds would be a good
In a message dated 3/4/2008 9:00:30 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
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1995 pickup, V6. It starts quickly, then dies when the switch returns to
the run position. I can even increase RPMs while the starter is engaged. I
can remember the old days when while
Brian,
the whole open area in the transmission will physically only hold about 2 1/2
quarts.? since your leak is probably at the torque converter seal, air is
getting in where the oil is leaking out.? This lets the torque converter drain
down into the trans case, which it normally doesn't
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