Re: [MBZ] 350SDL hauling adventures

2016-02-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I drove up and down the road but could not see anything in the dark. I doubt it could ever be found. The range a rolly thing launched free at 75MPH could reach is pretty incredible. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 350SDL hauling adventures

2016-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just pulled into the house from hauling the burned 350SDL back from Memphis. Let;s back up. Before I left mounted a brand new set of tires to the trailer. When doing so I discovered a broken leaf spring on the passenger side rear axle. This is the same wheel I had a blowout way out in

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL hauling adventures

2016-01-31 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 31 Jan 2016 19:29:12 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 75 most of the way back. No signs of excess heat or wheel bearing > failures at several checks along the way. I am hoping I locate the > lost wheel along the road here tomorrow when the sun is

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL hauling adventures

2016-01-31 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Your life is a hot mess. Bob R On Jan 31, 2016 6:14 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just pulled into the house from hauling the burned 350SDL back from > Memphis. Let;s back up. Before I left mounted a brand new set of tires to > the trailer. When

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL hauling adventures

2016-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No the pin was definitely there when I remove the brake assembly and put the drum/wheel back on. I suppose maybe it could have fallen out maybe? Just a quick look appears the spindle has to be cut off and new one welded back on. In other words probably the whole axle will need to be

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL hauling adventures

2016-01-31 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
You didn't cotter the castle nut and you're missing the whole hub/drum/wheel assy? Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL hauling adventures

2016-01-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
75 most of the way back. No signs of excess heat or wheel bearing failures at several checks along the way. I am hoping I locate the lost wheel along the road here tomorrow when the sun is out. I drove up and down the road but could not see anything in the dark. On 1/31/2016 7:25 PM, Max

Re: [MBZ] 350SDL hauling adventures

2016-01-31 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I can see how you would be annoyed. How fast were you driving? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: