Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

> tyee165 wrote: > Is that the block drain in the lower right of the photo? Referring to Craig's email set Sat, 6 Jan 2018 11:48:50 -0700 filename om617.block.heater.jpg Yes. That is the block drain. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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Oh, yes, his old one is a heater and bushing. tyee165 via Mercedes January 6, 2018 at 2:48 PM I was looking at the photo posted by Andrew ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

On Sat, 06 Jan 2018 14:36:40 -0600 tyee165 via Mercedes wrote: > Is that the block drain in the lower right of the photo? Yes, I think it is. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

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ie...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters If my description sounds like what you are looking at, then yes.  If the description does not fit what you are looking at, send pictures > tyee165 via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > January 6, 2018 at 12:41 PM > So, the

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

.@pisquared.net> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters On Sat, 06 Jan 2018 12:41:47 -0600 tyee165 via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So, there are 2 parts and the bigger one is a bushing? That's how it was on our '72 220D/8, with a bushing sized to fit the large hole that

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

Thanks Craig. Yes, the newer heaters, since about 1980-simething are one piece. My 200D has the two piece and the 200D 2.4 has the one piece, as it was in stalled in 1998, I think. I had the OM616 on the floor, and there was no way to hang on to it while the 6' cheater was used, so the

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curley McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2018-01-06 10:57 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters De

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

Lain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters Depends on the thread size of the replacement, IF you are replacing it. If my memory is correct, some of the older heaters were about 1" pipe thread and had a bushing to fit the block plug thread size.  The ones available f

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

Depends on the thread size of the replacement, IF you are replacing it. If my memory is correct, some of the older heaters were about 1" pipe thread and had a bushing to fit the block plug thread size. The ones available from MB for the past ~30 years screw directly into the plug hole

[MBZ] Block heaters

I note there appear to be 2 choices for a wrench size on the threaded block heaters. Is it acceptable to use the smaller one or shou.d it really be the  larger one closer to the  block? Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

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...Does it hurt to keep the block heater plugged in for a week while not running the car? .. You can leave it plugged in as long as you can keep paying the electric bill. Think Yukon Territory. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

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You can put the block heater on a timer, just get a heavy duty one, that's what I do. But I agree that other than wasting electricity, there's no real harm done having it plugged in all night. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

Allan Streib wrote: You can put the block heater on a timer, just get a heavy duty one, that's what I do. Why heavy duty? Doesn't the factory heater draw about 6 amps? (with AC, watts do not equal volt-amps) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

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Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net said: Allan Streib wrote: You can put the block heater on a timer, just get a heavy duty one, that's what I do. Why heavy duty? Doesn't the factory heater draw about 6 amps? (with AC, watts do not equal volt-amps) If for no other reason, a heavy duty timer

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

, 2009 9:18 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least You can put the block heater on a timer, just get a heavy duty one, that's what I do. But I agree that other than wasting electricity, there's no real harm done having it plugged in all night. Allan

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Michael E. Esh michael...@charter.net said: Can anyone recommend a timer that would work well with a block heater. All I find at the hardware store are the flimsy ones. I use one like this http://www.hardwareworld.com/24hour-Heavy-Duty-Timer-pIRUCSL.aspx I'd be surprised if you had

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

Why heavy duty? Doesn't the factory heater draw about 6 amps? The factory heater is about 400W, or 400/120=3.3A or so. The one in my Dodge RAM is 750W. (with AC, watts do not equal volt-amps) For purely resistive loads, such as incandescent lamps and heaters, pretty much they do. Can

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

:03 -0500 From: Michael E. Esh michael...@charter.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: dfeoknoapoambmikghlmeepbcdaa.michael...@charter.net Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii Can anyone recommend a timer

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

on at a set time, coupla hours before going to the car, for example. Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael E. Esh michael...@charter.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least Can

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

Allan Streib wrote: You can put the block heater on a timer, just get a heavy duty one, that's what I do. Mitch wrote: Why heavy duty? Doesn't the factory heater draw about 6 amps? (with AC, watts do not equal volt-amps) Mitch. Help me out here. I know that volt-amps and watts don't

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

Curt wrote: I saw no problems with the flimsy one other than it only having a 2 prong outlet. That, for me, big deal. I'm attached to my life. So I want a reliable, low-resistance path to trip the breaker if the heater somehow fails. That's what the ground prong is for!! I just went out

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

through SOMEBODY and trips the circuit - doesn't need the third, grounding conductor to do its job. Wilton - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 10:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine

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On Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:00:18 -0600 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Allan Streib wrote: You can put the block heater on a timer, just get a heavy duty one, that's what I do. Mitch wrote: Why heavy duty? Doesn't the factory heater draw about 6 amps? (with AC, watts do not equal

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least Last year I used a flimsy one... This year we just plug the car in when we go out to walk the dog, by the time I've showered and eaten breakfast everything is warmed up nice. I saw no problems with the flimsy one other than

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

...Ok, before it burned out, I would just plug it in in my driveway...a few times I did it overnight, which is probably why it burned out...did not realize it was not supposed to go all night.  I think two hours at the most?  Could the heavy duty extention cord be be hooked up to a timer?

Re: [MBZ] block heaters, well, mine at least

I did the same thing for years with the '76 300D. - Never had a block heater burn out. Just used more electricity than needed. Don't think so. Back when I had my '78 300D and I had to park it outside year round, in cold weather when I came home in the evening I would nose it up to the garage

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..Use Mobile 1 and a block heater in winter, and your trusty MB will indeed last forever... So it eliminates rust, then? Talk about unintended consequences. RLE ** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food.

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] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heaters ..Use Mobile 1 and a block heater in winter, and your trusty MB will indeed last forever... So it eliminates rust, then? Talk about unintended consequences. RLE

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the car before opening the door to get in. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] block heaters ..Use Mobile 1 and a block heater in winter

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Put a couple of dummy eagles, hawks, etc. around. Should keep the small fowl away. Allan -- 1983 300D Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone had a problem with birds sitting on the rain gutter over the drivers and passengers doors and crapping on the mirrors and window sills? I keep

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

, February 04, 2007 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters I tried mine on the Kill-a-watt and it seems to only be around 375 watts. What I'm curious about is if everyone is just popping the hood a couple times a day to plug/unplug, or if anyone's figured out a better way

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

bad... -Curt Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:07:14 -0500 From: Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed I tried mine on the Kill-a-watt

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

. Werner - Original Message - From: Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 1:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters We are of similar age I imagine, I'm 30. I don't see that many plugs around here, but I have

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have the cap but that wasn't a problem until the other end of the cord went bad... -Curt Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2007 14:07:14 -0500 From: Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text

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andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The block heater cord on the 1985 300CD is secured to the aux. fan with a plastic tie clamp so high up that the plug barely sticks out from under the grill. I need to open the hood to be able to grasp the plug in order to plug/unplug the heater. I

[MBZ] Block heaters

Do the Mercedes block heaters have any sort of thermostatic control or are they always on when plugged in? Also, is there a chart of time required to heat up an engine based on outside temps? Steve

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

Do the Mercedes block heaters have any sort of thermostatic control or are they always on when plugged in? Also, is there a chart of time required to heat up an engine based on outside temps? Plugged-in == heat. Simple. I find that between 1-2 hours gives you everything that can be gotten,

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temp -10F and told 1 1/2 hours plug in time for my 81 300 TD to start almost instantly bill Jim Cathey wrote: Do the Mercedes block heaters have any sort of thermostatic control or are they always on when plugged in? Also, is there a chart of time required to heat up an engine based on

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

I tried mine on the Kill-a-watt and it seems to only be around 375 watts. What I'm curious about is if everyone is just popping the hood a couple times a day to plug/unplug, or if anyone's figured out a better way? I think I could fit the plug out at either the front or rear of the hood without

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

Levi, On my '80 300SD, I snaked the plug out thru/near the right headlight assembly and kept it behind the override bumper. The plug has a cover so that it could be kept dry. Never needed to open hood. Before I got the block heater, I used to put a 60W bulb next to the injector and a

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 1:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters Do the Mercedes block heaters have any sort of thermostatic control or are they always on when plugged in? Also

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

, 2007 1:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters I tried mine on the Kill-a-watt and it seems to only be around 375 watts. What I'm curious about is if everyone is just popping the hood a couple times a day to plug/unplug, or if anyone's figured out a better way? I think I

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

I tried mine on the Kill-a-watt and it seems to only be around 375 watts. Just about right. What I'm curious about is if everyone is just popping the hood a couple times a day to plug/unplug, or if anyone's figured out a better way? My plug snakes through in front of the radiator, and tucks

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

Steve Bailey wrote: Do the Mercedes block heaters have any sort of thermostatic control or are they always on when plugged in? Also, is there a chart of time required to heat up an engine based on outside temps? There is NO control, the block heater runs at full power as long as it's plugged

Re: [MBZ] Block Heaters Yes or no

R A Bennell wrote: Better have a good memory. It wouldn't be good to forget and take off without returning the oil to its normal place. Pilots don't trust to memory. They use checklists. David Brodbeck '83 300D Turbo

Re: [MBZ] Block Heaters Yes or no

It is important, in my present line of work that my car starts without requiring 110v, as I am frequently in disaster areas where power is out. I often have to stay in mass shelters with evacuees and disaster workers of all flavors and power is a precious commodity, its use is

Re: [MBZ] Block Heaters Yes or no

On Mar 10, 2006, at 4:41 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: I've considered this idea but the idea of being out there doing the draining in the cold gives me a shiver... -Curt Go Synthetic, oh mighty bush pilots. Do they allow syn oil in aircraft? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

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On Mar 10, 2006, at 4:42 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: very few people heat with Wood anymore, and those that do, understand what you can do with it. I only mention it because of your science in how to work without power. I heat with wood but have an oil fired hot water system that kicks

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

Starting in the early/mid '80s all US delivered diesels had block heaters (but cords were dealer installed, often only if requested). Car delivered elsewhere didn't have heaters unless they were ordered as options. My '78 came with a card in the glovebox entitling me to a free blockheater

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Johnny B- I do it for science. It is good to know how to get the car started in the event of power failures ( which usually occur in Winter around here) and how low you can go. OK, fine, just after you experiment, and then KNOW, why not take it easy on the engine?

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On Mar 10, 2006, at 2:38 PM, Richard Barnaby wrote: OK, fine, just after you experiment, and then KNOW, why not take it easy on the engine? I just got the 190D this Winter, and there is no block heater in it. I intend to install it shortly after it arrives. The temps will be decent

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Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:38:27 -0800 From: Richard Barnaby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block Heaters Yes or no To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1250 Johnny B- I do it for science. It is good to know how to get the car