Re: [MBZ] Transparent MB car trailer -- who needs this??

2024-01-18 Thread MG via Mercedes
Not to mention that they didn't have LEDs or for that matter aluminum trailers like that back in the 50's anyway. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 16 Jan 2024 23:15:08 -0500 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: “to showcase the delivery of their infamous gull-wing MB's. “

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Octane and Knock Sensors

2023-09-30 Thread MG via Mercedes
> Accurate or BS? Well yes and no. Here is some of what I learned by reading the Bosch Automotive Technology handbook. > What is the difference between higher octane and lower octane? > Well, 87 octane will ignite at a lower pressure than 93 octane. Here he is wrong. We all know from

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

2023-09-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
That looks like a fuel-water separator. The bowl hangs down you can just see it and at the very bottom, the silver thing, is the water drain petcock. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:52:23 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: Very nice, plus it’s a stick *and* it

Re: [MBZ] Actual fuel economy on a 2014 E250 BlueTEC

2023-09-23 Thread MG via Mercedes
That is my thought because I have gotten 30.2 mpg overall on the 2020 6cyl Tacoma several times for a 100 mile trip that includes city traffic at one end for over 20 miles. Not very believable when the actual calculated overall mileage since new is 24.96 taking into account all the driving

Re: [MBZ] Actual fuel economy on a 2014 E250 BlueTEC

2023-09-22 Thread MG via Mercedes
You have a 17mi downhill with no traffic lights from where you fill up? ;-) Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It seems to get the highest fuel economy immediately after I fill the tank. What is the explanation? On Thu, Sep 21, 2023 at 8:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I goofed the link … pretty great

2023-09-07 Thread MG via Mercedes
Hmm put an MB turbo 6 in there and an automatic and it might be worth driving. But then there are some rust problems here and there to take care of. MG Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Very cool Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 7, 2023 at 4:20 AM, RICK HAWKINS via

Re: [MBZ] How do I drain/clean the brake fluid reservoir?

2023-09-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
If it was mine I would take the brake line loose either from the master cylinder or at the caliper and pump the fluid out and then also flush some new fluid through. Reconnect the line and bleed to get a good peddle. Don't think I would flush with the alcohol. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Weed eater

2023-08-19 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have a 40v Greenworks battery trimmer on which I installed a metal blade. It works great for the thicker weeds and the batteries are the same as the ones for the 18" chainsaw which I actually bought first. I wouldn't be without either one and I heat with wood here in N. Fla. MG Curt

Re: [MBZ] 2007 R350 - 19k miles - $6,400

2023-05-08 Thread MG via Mercedes
Our 2nd daughter had a daiwoo. got it as a high school graduation present. She picked it out since it was the least expensive and had a manual shift, which is what she wanted. I have to say it was a good car and lasted for about 10 years till someone hit her in the back and she decided to buy

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

2023-05-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
Maybe I should send them to Jim and let him make them? Nah I'll send offline. Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 01 May 2023 16:13:52 -0400 MG via Mercedes wrote: I looked Allen but can't find anything but his name, the plans and the installation instructions. If you want I can send you

Re: [MBZ] tach amp

2023-05-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
Went through the same thing with mine. The thing that finally fixed it to this day is that micro electronic sender. Still works like a charm. Manfred Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I've done that several times. Also cleaned the contact socket, the pins, with contact cleaner. Also

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

2023-05-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
I looked Allen but can't find anything but his name, the plans and the installation instructions. If you want I can send you those. Manfred Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yes, I would be interested to know. Allan On Mon, May 1, 2023, at 08:44, MG via Mercedes wrote: I got one years ago

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

2023-05-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
Probably but I'm not good enough to do that stuff. I did find the circuit drawing and the other info that he sent me at one time but I can't find his email or website any more. Manfred Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: IIRC, the (tach amplifier) circuit is right out of the application notes

Re: [MBZ] Bornite

2023-05-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
I got one years ago for my 83 300TD. A guy made them with micro electronics. It still works. If you want I'll try and find out if they are still available. Manfred Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Sure, that works for a day or two. Here's a thread about resoldering them.

Re: [MBZ] I’m not even sure what to say about this

2023-03-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
That's about the worst attempt that I've ever seen. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/224198870110638/?mibextid=6ojiHh Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Chain saws

2023-03-02 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have a Greenworks 16" 40V saw that I bought some 5-6 years ago. I was unsure about how good it would work but I'm convinced that I'm not going back to gas. I even went and bought the string trimer and pole saw all of them use the same batteries. When I bought them all came with a battery

Re: [MBZ] Squareback Crackalack

2023-02-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
rstate but not really any more than that without getting pretty close to red-line. It was pretty torquey though, and around town it was fine, at least with the manual transmission. On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, at 14:00, MG via Mercedes wrote: never having had one of those, how good would they be pushing som

Re: [MBZ] Squareback Crackalack

2023-01-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
:31, MG via Mercedes wrote: That's what interested me. The original engines on those were always a bit unreliable. I can't see a problem with it as long as it isn't hanging too low. MG Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Did you guys notice the GM engine? -Curt On Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Re: [MBZ] Squareback Crackalack

2023-01-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yeah that’s pretty cool. I had a Vanagon GL that I really liked but sadly it was totaled in an accident. I’m guessing I’ll get another one some day. On Tue, Jan 31, 2023, at 08:31, MG via Mercedes wrote: I'd rather get this. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985

Re: [MBZ] Squareback Crackalack

2023-01-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
I'd rather get this. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-volkswagen-volkswagen-t3-transporter-doka-syncro/ MG OK Don via Mercedes wrote: This one would be more fun --- https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-volkswagen-thing-90-2/ On Mon, Jan 30, 2023 at 2:24 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 1981 240D - 310k miles - $500

2022-11-20 Thread MG via Mercedes
Or also a build up of carbon on the top of the piston from not driving enough to warm up the engine every time. One 300d that I got had that problem and cleared up quite nicely after it was blown out on a couple of one hour drives. Don't know how to tell one problem from the other so just

Re: [MBZ] Parts cleaner

2022-11-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have for years had a similar cleaner. I use Diesel and change it about once a year or whenever it gets too dirty. MG Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I was thinking that a small parts cleaner would be useful. I see this one and it seems to be basically a box with a tray and some sort

Re: [MBZ] W108 heater levers - disconnecting tips?

2022-11-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
Seems to me that if the smoke has already escaped then oiling the bearings won't replace it. MG David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: I'm finally addressing the ventilation system on my W108 280SEL 4.5. Months ago the fan stopped, with resultant stream of smoke. Today I removed the cowl and

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mini-splits

2022-10-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
Found this on Amazon. Don't know a thing about them.

Re: [MBZ] Overpriced and Misidentified

2022-10-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
Good thing I don't need another project. Besides it looks closer to you that me. Manfred dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if they realize what they have? This one is close to Manfred, he should head over to the Villages with some dead presidents and make a deal.

Re: [MBZ] Security Camera for Kleb

2022-10-06 Thread MG via Mercedes
it constantly the amount of data used would be relatively small. I just checked the data on my wifi connected cameras and it’s less than 500Mb/month, and that’s on ones that see activity all day long. Just trying to offer alternatives. -D On Oct 6, 2022, at 1:18 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] Security Camera for Kleb

2022-10-06 Thread MG via Mercedes
Don't know if I would go for that. It doesn't have wifi so you have to keep paying for Data all the time. MG dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb, Here’s one of the security cameras I was talking about for your shop or barn that uses 4G and solar for power. On sale with a $30 off

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge 4wd

2022-10-06 Thread MG via Mercedes
Aren't the transfer case and the transmission bolted together? If they are is that vac line near the back of the case? If so then it might be possible to lower the back end of the transmission to regain the correct spacing. It might even be that it is just the rear transmission mount

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matc (Sport) Brake Kir Recommendation

2022-10-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
From talking with people and having done research on this back when I was contemplating that option. The drilled rotors are really not necessary except for looks or if you intend to drive fast and hard on curvy mountainous roads. The solid rotors will last longer and so will the pads, of

Re: [MBZ] bent pulley on mower

2022-09-08 Thread MG via Mercedes
Why not just beat down on the side that is too high to begin with? MG mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: By bent, you mean you smashed a flange in towards the other flange? It sounds like you'll need to set up a dial indicator to find the center of the dent and measure the runout, and gradually

Re: [MBZ] bent pulley on mower

2022-09-08 Thread MG via Mercedes
If you can give me the dimensions, at thew bottom of the groove of both pulleys, the total height of the assembly and the inside diameter of the bore I may have one from a Gravely. Manfred Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Actually, the pulley is a top pulley that connects the top belt to

Re: [MBZ] Tracing electrical wiring

2022-08-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
Do it the old way? Turn on all the lights and plug a light into every outlet then leave it on and turn all the other breakers off and them look for what still works. Or turn it off and all the others on and see what doesn't work. MG Craig via Mercedes wrote: In looking at the breaker box in

Re: [MBZ] A small step to the dark side: I buy a Harbor Fright battery electric lawn mower

2022-08-19 Thread MG via Mercedes
yeah I remember those old cast Iron push mowers heavy as sin especially pushing up hill. Did that till I left for college. Oddly enough when I got home for Christmas that firs year I saw a nice new motorized rotary mower. Imagine that. MG dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Or a (push) reel

Re: [MBZ] 05 E320 wagon - 155K miles - $3,500

2022-08-17 Thread MG via Mercedes
, at 7:41 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: The way I understood serious radio for life does not transfer to the new owner when the car is sold. The original owner can't even transfer it to another car. Anyone know if that is the way it is? I may be wrong. I have been occasionally before. Could even

Re: [MBZ] Dealing with State Farm

2022-08-17 Thread MG via Mercedes
So if you want to do it that way, why not ask the shop if they would be willing to do that should the ins co decide to total it. MG Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Because I’m a cheap ass and want to make some cash off the deal, so I am on the fence about getting it fixed at a shop

Re: [MBZ] 05 E320 wagon - 155K miles - $3,500

2022-08-17 Thread MG via Mercedes
The way I understood serious radio for life does not transfer to the new owner when the car is sold. The original owner can't even transfer it to another car. Anyone know if that is the way it is? I may be wrong. I have been occasionally before. Could even be often. M Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] diagnostics

2022-08-16 Thread MG via Mercedes
Wow that takes me back. I've played on one of those a long time ago. MG Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Reminds me of the one that went around the office for one of the older guys, titled "Gary's new workstation" On Mon, Aug 15, 2022, at 13:13, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: We know

Re: [MBZ] What the heck.... 2022 BENTLEY new golf cart rare 4 door turbo - $15, 900

2022-08-09 Thread MG via Mercedes
Faster motor and higher amperage controller? MG Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: What does "turbo" mean in the context of a lead-acid battery golf cart? On Mon, Aug 8, 2022, at 09:49, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: One of those chinee electric golf karts. It could be entertaining if

Re: [MBZ] My Life Is Complete...

2022-08-06 Thread MG via Mercedes
? Randy On 05/08/2022 1:17 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: That might give a new meaning to 'hot seat'. That big area in the back is the jet engine compartment Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: OMG. rent it out as a wedding limo. On Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 10:51 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < merce

Re: [MBZ] My Life Is Complete...

2022-08-05 Thread MG via Mercedes
That might give a new meaning to 'hot seat'. That big area in the back is the jet engine compartment Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: OMG. rent it out as a wedding limo. On Fri, Aug 5, 2022, 10:51 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: …and I may now depart this

[MBZ] As if we didn't know already

2022-07-19 Thread MG via Mercedes
This is a very good presentation of the cost differences between the SUV vs EV. Watch the Carl Rove interview as well as read the article.

Re: [MBZ] Filling the GL

2022-07-03 Thread MG via Mercedes
Oh that was on 40 in the Ocala forest in Fl. MG via Mercedes wrote: Just filled upon the way home late last night for $4.399, regular. MG dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Costco here has dropped (again) for gasoline. Premium was down to $4.779 this morning. -D On Jul 2, 2022, at 1:04 PM

Re: [MBZ] Filling the GL

2022-07-03 Thread MG via Mercedes
Just filled upon the way home late last night for $4.399, regular. MG dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Costco here has dropped (again) for gasoline. Premium was down to $4.779 this morning. -D On Jul 2, 2022, at 1:04 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I just drove up to

Re: [MBZ] Moving a storage shed

2022-07-02 Thread MG via Mercedes
until it cools off a little bit Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2022, at 10:21 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: If the tractor can lift one end then you could block that end up like Curt said. Once you have one end high enough the use the tractor to lift the other end and either block it or leave

Re: [MBZ] Moving a storage shed

2022-07-02 Thread MG via Mercedes
If the tractor can lift one end then you could block that end up like Curt said. Once you have one end high enough the use the tractor to lift the other end and either block it or leave the tractor there and back the trailer under it. A few years ago I lifted a 40' container up and put 22"

Re: [MBZ] 2012 SLK55 AMG - 38k miles - $35,000

2022-06-15 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have seen this in a Yutube. In that it was on side windows and seems to be variable. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Is it all or nothing? Or can it be "dimmed" to suit preference? On Tue, Jun 14, 2022, at 5:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Like an LCD. Apply power, it’s clear,

Re: [MBZ] Death-kart project been wrecked 2005 Mercedes-Benz slk-class SLK 350 Roadster 2D, $1, 500

2022-06-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
No problem. Just put the engine in the back and you have rear wheel steering. I bet that thing would spin on a dime. What a death cart that would be. MG mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-05-31 10:02, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: anyone using an under-counter water filter?

2022-05-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
Mine looks like the Watts Premier 5-Stage Reverse Osmosis System. still works great after about 10 years. I like it because I can pick up all the filters on line for cheap. I originally looked at the ones that Lowe's and Home Despot sell but those all required filters, because of specialize

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
: Yeah but not where the panels would need to be. It’s a conundrum --FT Sent from iFōn On May 30, 2022, at 2:13 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Don't you need a nice large roofed over area to keep your cars under? When I did mine the cost of the 24x32 south angled solar support structure

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

2022-05-30 Thread MG via Mercedes
Don't you need a nice large roofed over area to keep your cars under? When I did mine the cost of the 24x32 south angled solar support structure was included in the gov rebates. Also happens to keep the rain off the cars or any projects I am working on. MG Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Opinions on window tint

2022-05-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
Might want to look into the clear ceramic films. Heard about them a couple of years ago was said to work quite well though a bit more expensive that others. I was quite skeptical about them until my SIL in Orlando had the windshield done on his new MB coupe. I didn't see any difference when

Re: [MBZ] 123/126 air cleaner bracket

2022-02-28 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have welded them before. They are galvanized so do it outside with the air moving away from you. I would also add an extra piece of metal across the break for a couple of inches as they tend to rebreak at the same point. MG Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I found a broken bracket

Re: [MBZ] Pulling torque converter?

2021-10-26 Thread MG via Mercedes
Don't wait too long to get that TC off and stored with a tight cap over the neck to keep dirt and water out. If the cap doesn't cover the neck all the way down then put some grease on there to keep it from rusting. Heck even a baggie and rubber band will work for a short time. Usually you

[MBZ] Test

2021-07-24 Thread MG via Mercedes
let's see if I get this from the list since I haven't gotten any mail in days. MG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Test

2021-07-22 Thread MG via Mercedes
I'm not getting any messages since the 19th. did the list crash? Manfred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] heavier 123 front springs

2021-06-25 Thread MG via Mercedes
Yes and 32-250 gives the lengths and resistance values for a whole bunch of the springs. The problem is that Mercedes does not have all of them available any more. It might be possible to have an aftermarket spring company build you the springs once you figure out which ones you want.

Re: [MBZ] OT part of an estate 1961 Austin Healey Bug Eye Sprite, $12, 345

2021-06-04 Thread MG via Mercedes
I very much doubt that as the little 4 banger has plenty of room around it. I don't know about how that would work with an MGC with the bigger 6 cylinder it has. I have never looked under the hood of one of those though I did get a chance to drive one once a long time ago. Quite a nice

Re: [MBZ] OT: don't see these very often

2021-05-29 Thread MG via Mercedes
On the way to get here in June? In any case I'm not interested since the steering is on the wrong side. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Seems to be a lot of concern about the title. Is the vehicle actually in the US or Nippon? --FT Sent from iPhone On May 28, 2021, at 10:19 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT short ghia update

2021-05-24 Thread MG via Mercedes
Oh well that won't work then. We got rid of all the bolt wheels with the bug. Good luck. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: 4 bolts, 15" wheel. The car has 165R15 tires on it currently, and I think they are from at least 2005 so I'll probably need to replace them before I do any serious

Re: [MBZ] OT short ghia update

2021-05-24 Thread MG via Mercedes
Is that the big 5 bolt pattern or the small 4 bolt? I have an old 5 bolt from my long gone pickup. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: You may recall I picked up a Karmann Ghia last November. Not wanting to subject it to any salt or winter it has been in the garage since then. I got it out today

Re: [MBZ] New tool — worklight

2021-05-23 Thread MG via Mercedes
Magnet on the other side of the aluminum to attract the one on the lamp and hold it? Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 22 May 2021 15:03:04 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: If you have a flat smooth surface maybe a good suction cup? OK Don via Mercedes writes: They need to figure

Re: [MBZ] �

2021-05-11 Thread MG via Mercedes
Since I couldn't see the pictures, this is just what I was thinking it could be, going by the description. Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://youtu.be/s3bAWScMdjs Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 10, 2021 7:39 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] It’s not a bus but

2021-05-11 Thread MG via Mercedes
I would love to see that but I never got the original email. MG Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: That trailer is weird. Why does it have that part that looks like it is for a fifth wheel? It’s not really big enough to be hooked up like that unless on a mini truck --FT Sent from

Re: [MBZ] OT: Driveway alarm

2021-04-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
trees between the house and the gate. The second one works just as good at over 1000 feet also through trees. With the cheaper units I found that those trees cut a lot of signal. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On 2021-04-27 09:30, MG via Mercedes wrote: Oh forgot to mention, they have

Re: [MBZ] OT: Driveway alarm

2021-04-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
Oh forgot to mention, they have a vehicle only sensor which you bury in the ground. I didn't get that because it won't sense people walking up the drive. I'm willing to put up with the alerts from deer that wander by there, it helps with knowing when to go hunting don't-cha-know. Mitch

Re: [MBZ] OT: Driveway alarm

2021-04-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
In 2010 I bought this setup as well as another sensor and the handheld portable receiver. That way when I am out and about in the yard, 42ac, I have communication with the house. I replace the batteries once a year before it gets cold and it still works flawlessly. Well except for the few

[MBZ] OT country Preacher's son

2021-04-26 Thread MG via Mercedes
A little light humor An old country preacher had a teenage son, and it was getting time the boy should give some thought to choosing a profession. Like many young men his age, the boy didn't really know what he wanted to do, and he didn't seem too concerned about it. One day, while the boy

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
. Probably will see my white TD that is my daily driver. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On 2021-01-31 08:01, MG via Mercedes wrote: Still have 18 of them. I really need to haul some to the junkyard. Can we see your cars from outer space, or just the runway

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
VW: 5 Ford: 2 Chevy: 3 Dodge: 1 Jaguar: 3 Jeep: 2 Toyota: 2 MB: 8 --3-83 300TD 2-83 300D 1-81 300SD 1-84 300SD 1-83 300CD For sale ready to restore with new floors and some new body panels. Offers? Still have 18 of them. I really need to

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread MG via Mercedes
We got ours Thursday. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: What stimulus checks? I haven't gotten anything. Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: Wonder why stimulus checks haven’t bought this car yet? https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/palm-harbor-2003-mercedes-e320/7259288771.html

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

2020-12-31 Thread MG via Mercedes
I love our old 03 Tacoma. It has the cyl with over 5K miles and no leaks. The AC even works without any refills yet. The only thing is that it gets about 20 mpg. The new one a TRD Sport with the 6 cyl gets 25 and better on the road so that is the one we use the most for trips to Orlando

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

2020-12-08 Thread MG via Mercedes
I've seen those on trucks that haul dump trailers. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: What is that big tank thing in back? Hydraulic fluid? This looks like something used to drag trailers around a yard, not really a road-going truck --FT On 12/7/20 8:26 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Rental house update

2020-10-28 Thread MG via Mercedes
I hate to be a downer but if he suddenly finds out that his company isn't relocating and he wants you to send his money back YOU MIGHT WANT TO WAIT TILL A MONTH AFTER HIS CHECKS CLEAR. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 27/10/2020 2:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Aside for

Re: [MBZ] A New Oil Specification for GDI Engines

2020-10-04 Thread MG via Mercedes
If the hose is cut couldn't you just stick the little straw from an ether spray can into the hose that goes into the manifold and give it a shot there? Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: That same engine is in a Pisten Bully PB200, ours actually has an OM352LA (turbo/intercooled). It also has

Re: [MBZ] A New Oil Specification for GDI Engines

2020-10-04 Thread MG via Mercedes
That would explain it. I had myself worried that I'd missed something. Would be nice if our new Toy had that setup. Instead I'm told that they do something at idle to help clean the carbon off the injectors. Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Ignition. It's Sunday and I'm a quart low on

Re: [MBZ] A New Oil Specification for GDI Engines

2020-10-04 Thread MG via Mercedes
Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Daimler "fixed" that in the aero engines (and the original 300 Gullwing) by putting the injector in the cylinder wall so it was covered by the piston during injection. Very expensive. Did you possibly mean "ignition" rather then "injection"? Can't

Re: [MBZ] Headlight polishing

2020-09-30 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have also heard of some who used the newer ceramic polishes for the paint on a car. Can't remember which one but a search on you tube will turn up quite a few ways to go about it. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: In one of the blog posts I read about this subject, the author used urethane

Re: [MBZ] California is banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035.

2020-09-30 Thread MG via Mercedes
I have 8 and they are all plastic. Only one showed a leak previous to my ownership. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: Did the W123 have mechanical oil gauge its entire life? My '83 300D does, and IIRC the line is steel not plastic. Allan

Re: [MBZ] 1991 350SDL Vacuum pump

2020-09-23 Thread MG via Mercedes
If this is the same system as the one on my daughter's SD, the pump locks and unlocks both the doors and the gas door. So if the doors lock and unlock then the pump is not your problem. If the tubing is good then the next place to look is the air pod for the gas door, or there could also be

Re: [MBZ] OT: replace fan on video card?

2020-09-19 Thread MG via Mercedes
The river of warrior women will also have them. Sometimes they have 4 little screws in the corners that go into the fins on the heat sink to hold them on. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: My computer has an older video card, this one specifically:

Re: [MBZ] Highest Mileage MB You’ve Owned

2020-09-11 Thread MG via Mercedes
330K and counting 83 300TD. Still going strong. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The 330k mile CDI I got from poos is the highest mile car I have had that I have driven. I do have a 450k mile SDL sitting in the back 40 I got from Curley years ago. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2020, at

Re: [MBZ] Long distance car deals

2020-08-19 Thread MG via Mercedes
You are just too nice a person to ever think like that. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Diabolical! Why didn't I think of that? On Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 6:57 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: Tell him to show up with cash and he will get the car and title. What he wants sounds like enough

Re: [MBZ] Long distance car deals

2020-08-18 Thread MG via Mercedes
Tell him to show up with cash and he will get the car and title. What he wants sounds like enough to register the car in his name and then send the cops to claim it. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I got some dude off benzworld wanting to buy my cab. He says he wants to wire me the money

Re: [MBZ] cheap 240D 4spd

2020-08-10 Thread MG via Mercedes
That's the ones made for the clown cars! Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 9 Aug 2020 14:37:36 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-1981-mercedes-240d/7174281797.html Good little diesel project going for cheap 145,000 original miles

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Samsung refrigerators

2020-07-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
We have a warm water one at the club. Warm being at least 120deg. It is a small (for a restaurant unit) 1 rack unit and runs on 110 but it's not for home use being 36x36x72 inch (wxdxh). Like Scott says it is noisy and fast at about 90 sec per cycle but dishes do need to be pre rinsed and

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Diesal, very good on gas. Duel DVD players

2020-07-12 Thread MG via Mercedes
My diesels don't do so good on gas. Maybe I need to get one of these new diesels. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: FYI -- (not mine) I am selling a very Nice Mercedes ALL WHEEL DRIVE! It is a Turbo Diesal Bluetech with only 88,000 miles. Very Good on gas 24MPG Fully Loaded with all power

Re: [MBZ] So basically it is airborne and anything less than a N95 is a waste of time?

2020-07-11 Thread MG via Mercedes
confused me. Mind you something not very hard to do. ;-) MG Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, July 10, 2020 8:04 am, MG via Mercedes wrote: Because the dust will probably catch on the interior of the supply duct before it even gets to any filters that may be in the room supply vents

Re: [MBZ] So basically it is airborne and anything less than a N95 is a waste of time?

2020-07-10 Thread MG via Mercedes
Because the dust will probably catch on the interior of the supply duct before it even gets to any filters that may be in the room supply vents. MG Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: "the charged plasma induces particles to coagulate or stick together making them bigger and easier for your

Re: [MBZ] So basically it is airborne and anything less than a N95 is a waste of time?

2020-07-10 Thread MG via Mercedes
So wouldn't it make more sense to have that device in the return air flow before the air gets to the filter into the air handler? But then that depends on where your filter is. In my system I have two filters, the first is in the return duct grill before the air and dust in the house gets

Re: [MBZ] w123 2.88 diff anyone?

2020-07-04 Thread MG via Mercedes
Here is the list that I found. Note that probably the diff from a second gen 126 will not bolt into a 123 but the 85 126 will work in the 123. So you have 4 vehicles as donors, the 123 300d, 300cd and 300td and the 126 300sd. All of those are 85's. Compatibility Different final drives The

Re: [MBZ] Happy 220D engine day

2020-06-16 Thread MG via Mercedes
We are driving our OM617 down to Orlando on 6/17. That is a 240 mile round trip. Not a very large distance but it will get it out to stretch it's legs. MG Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: May your OM615 run well on this 6/15! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 2019 Sprinter 12 passenger 144WB 875 miles,

Re: [MBZ] URO w124 grille

2020-05-30 Thread MG via Mercedes
Not me. I would give anyone at least $500 for a good clean rustfree 300TD. As long as the AC and everything else works. MG Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Who among us is cheap? Sent from my iPhone On May 30, 2020, at 5:53 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not easy to find, and

Re: [MBZ] 240D rehab/clutch

2020-05-17 Thread MG via Mercedes
If the car hasn't been used for a long time it may be that the disk is rusted to the flywheel. That has happened more then once on some cars I have had. If you can start it in gear you should be able to break it loose by sudden acceleration deceleration while holding the clutch down. MG

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

2020-05-15 Thread MG via Mercedes
I'm with you. I read almost all the emails and those that don't interest me at the first few words get the trash bag. MG Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I like seeing the pointers to cars for sale, because I don't use Facebook nor do I have the time to browse craigslist, copart, hemmings,

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

2020-05-15 Thread MG via Mercedes
That's true I have only 330k or so now. My wife's Tacoma has over 360 and doesn't leak anywhere. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 14/05/2020 4:38 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Well the past couple of months my 83 TD has been running exceptionally well. Could it be because of a much higher

Re: [MBZ] Sticking my neck out

2020-05-14 Thread MG via Mercedes
Well the past couple of months my 83 TD has been running exceptionally well. Could it be because of a much higher quality of fuel then we have been getting? Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: OK, I am sticking my neck out here because I am going to complain about the list. It is really going

Re: [MBZ] Amazon is floundering

2020-05-02 Thread MG via Mercedes
Thank you Allen, That is interesting. The seller has three adds and only one is shipped by Amazon. Amazon may only ship the item if you have prime or pay for 2nd day. I also see the Free return and wonder if Amazon is restocking those items and sending them out as new. That would account

Re: [MBZ] Amazon is floundering

2020-05-01 Thread MG via Mercedes
link to part please MG Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Ordered a part on Monday. Today, Friday, it has not yet even shipped. They used to ship most stuff within a day if not hours. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 87 300D in Poosland

2020-04-29 Thread MG via Mercedes
So am I but damed if I'm going to go look at a pig in a poke. As long as some people insist on doing Fakebook I'm out of contact. MG Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: But you are our Florida Man --FT On 4/29/20 10:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Port Orange is not in my area. Day

Re: [MBZ] Cafe au lait oil?

2020-04-29 Thread MG via Mercedes
Disconnect that line from the tank and put it into a glass of water and look for bubbles. Keep the connection on the tank closed with your finger and keep the cap on it. MG Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Right but I don’t have a radiator neck, I have a coolant expansion tank with

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