rumor has it that Jim wrote:
Add a sidetrack where I'm trying to beat Illustrator into
making a nice-looking coil, and I've managed to waste the
entire morning so far. (No luck w/Illustrator.)
-- Jim
XCircuit.
It's a Linux app that is _great_ for schematics. I use it for almost
any
Someone mentioned this before (because it isn't far from me) and I watched
the auction. 18 hours to go and the high bid is only $860, with reserve met.
... Not something I want to bid on, but that seems to be way cheap.
Iowans--listen closely, and amidst the din of rustling corn ears you
may hear the upstart thrum of engines piquing the interest of
investors and environmentalists alike. Hydrogen Engine Center Inc. has
seen its stock price rise almost tenfold since taking to the market
September 2. The company is
Bob said One of my most
satisfying driving experiences.
Amen, Bob great story. Sometimes these things happen what goes around
sometimes comes around. Great story thanks.
Regards Tom Scordato
Bellefonte PA
77 300D
79 240D
- Original Message -
From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Amen to the story. One of my most memorable was several years ago when I
had a thrice weekly trip from Western Indiana into Indianapolis. After a
bad snow/ice storm when the interstate was just reopened and still very icy,
I was doing about 40 mph - probably faster than I should have, and was
I have had similar experiences. Once, in Dearborn MI, in a blizzard bad
enough that I was driving my FJ40 in compound low on a major four lane
road and was still unwilling to go more than 25mph, some moron in a
Pontiac Fiero blew by me like I was standing still. Seconds later, he
lost it,
Here's a link: http://www.pinebluff.dyndns.org/~kslater/sunil/carfax.htm
Good luck.
Sunil Hari wrote:
Could someone run this VIN for me?
WDBEB28E7NB762506
It -should- be a 1992 300D 2.5T
--
Sunil Hari
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
513-205-7474
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Tom, You're speaking my language. And LT Don, I know what you mean with the
drivers nearly hitting ya due to their
innatention/impatience/self-importance. I drive a standard shift, and most
people are just not expecting that shift to come, and their headlights
disappear behind my trunk. I know
Hi Kaleb,
I'd appreciate it if you can pull a car report on this VIN:
1gngk26f7wj353717
Thank you,
Omar.
Bill R said
almost blown off the road by an 18 wheeler. About as scared as I ever got
Spout off time...The trucking industry is out of control. The worse the
weather the faster they go. Route 80 which is a big interstate (NY to San
Fran) is closed almost weekly in PA now due to accidents
Kaleb,
Could you run a carfax on my 1983 240D..My passenger side
rear quarter panel is alligatored [ paint finish ] I noticed the rear
bumper oozed some red primer; so I think this car may have hit on the rear
side/back in the past
Kaleb,
1983 240.WDBAB23A4DB401526
BOB
1983 240d
1969 Austin America
1995 Olds Shillouette[with Mercedes emblem attached to front hood]
Glorious Kevin. Thanks.
On 1/8/06, Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here's a link: http://www.pinebluff.dyndns.org/~kslater/sunil/carfax.htm
Good luck.
Sunil Hari wrote:
Could someone run this VIN for me?
WDBEB28E7NB762506
It -should- be a 1992 300D 2.5T
--
Sunil Hari
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1998 Chevrolet Truck Suburban 2500/Base Model/LS/LT
VIN 1GNGK26F7WJ353717
Body Style Utility 4 Door
Country of Manufacture United States
Vehicle History Checklist
Vehicle Description 1GNGK26F7WJ353717
Title Check No records found
Problem Check No records found
Odometer
need a vin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kaleb,
Could you run a carfax on my 1983 240D..My passenger side
rear quarter panel is alligatored [ paint finish ] I noticed the rear
bumper oozed some red primer; so I think this car may have hit on the rear
side/back in the past
Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D
VIN WDBAB23A4DB401526
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
Vehicle History Checklist
Vehicle Description WDBAB23A4DB401526
Title Check No records found
Problem Check No records found
Odometer Check No records found
Vehicle
How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods?
Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really
concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would
either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the 104 or most
likely all
My ethics professor [too many years ago] related a story of someone in
Indianapolis doing a cross town drive with two versions. First he drove it
on a weekday rush hour in a friendly style, obeying limits and common
safety. The next day at the same hour he did the same trip in an
aggressive,
You have quite a few more options available, due to your access to
lots of used $500 vehicles, from which you can pull a good running
OM603.96 to swap in, if your OM603.97 fails. I'm not much of an
S-class fan (too big), but I do find the W140 to be an intriguing
consideration...very tempting.
Question 1: How much would you plunk down for this?
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1B031F6C
Question 2: How much you reckon it's worth?
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
Litchfield Park, AZ
From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Jan 08 16:06:40 2006
Received: from wsip-70-184-21-183.ok.ok.cox.net ([70.184.21.183]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-Mercedes-190E-2-6-ONE-OWNER-rare-5-spd_W0QQitemZ4603213732QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76
that's a hot-looking car. i might buy it, just for the body and
transmission. if the engine goes, how much is a reman or new 2.6L 190
engine?
On 1/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
used ones should be plentiful. Never heard of any trouble with them
though except maybe typical valve seals etc.
Sunil Hari wrote:
that's a hot-looking car. i might buy it, just for the body and
transmission. if the engine goes, how much is a reman or new 2.6L 190
engine?
On 1/8/06, Kaleb
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-220-Diesel-1972-Mercedes-220-Diesel-Parts-Car-or-Rebuilder_W0QQitemZ4602947432QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
Don't let Herr Doktor Booth see that keychain dangling...
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K (ignition key in leather pouch ONLY)
Litchfield Park, AZ
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 9:10
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/85-Mercedes-300D-parts-car-or-drive-it_W0QQitemZ8028513709QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69
Kaleb -
you would probably be better off with a '90 or '91 126 Diesel rather than an
early 140, as the bigger car will cost more to maintain and operate, IMO.
Our past section president here has an mid year S500, and has put a lot of
$$$ into repairing the self-leveling suspension. Its fast,
got plenty of 126's, had a 140 before, thinking about one again. I have
seen several on ebay lately with 200-250K miles. Surely those are OK by
now.
Werner Fehlauer wrote:
Kaleb -
you would probably be better off with a '90 or '91 126 Diesel rather than an
early 140, as the bigger car
Isn't won't start without using starting fluid Kentuckian for needs glow
plugs?
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
Litchfield Park, AZ
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 9:26 AM
Subject:
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
How many folks here have a 3.5 in a 140, well, or a 126? Bent rods?
Thinking about looking for another 140 in the near future and am really
concidering a 3.5 and risking the rods bending. If not that I would
either go with the next economical choice of a 320 with the
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Strong-running-300SD-diesel-inexpensive_W0QQitemZ4601599586QQcategoryZ6336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D,
84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76
Whoa that's in MY neighborhood
___
GG
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 10:10 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] 190E 2.6 5 speed
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-220-Diesel-
1972-Mercedes-220-Diesel-Parts-Car-or-
Rebuilder_W0QQitemZ4602947432QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
A _rebuilder_!!!? More crack, them's parts!
-- Jim
George Gregory wrote:
Whoa that's in MY neighborhood
Yeah, and St Ann is about the last neighborhood you'd expect to find
such a car. I've sent him an email asking for a test drive - I'll
report my findings to the list.
Did the 2.6 have the dogleg tranny like the 16v and UPS trucks?
Lemme know. I also asked for a look. Wanna meet up for that?
___
GG
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of tom savage
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 11:18 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190E 2.6
It ran my 220V space heater this morning. About 100 ohms
in place of the missing regulator rheostat. Wahoo!
-- Jim
Jim stated the obvious:
A _rebuilder_!!!? More crack, them's parts!
Looking at that reminds me of when my friend's mom got plowed into when she
was sitting at a stop sign in her 220D. She was in a '71 220D and some
lickered up bubba noticed neither the stop sign nor her car. He was in a
Take your checkbook, pal, 'cause if it's in as good of shape as it looks and
you drive it...it's all over.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
Litchfield Park, AZ
- Original Message -
From: tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 08,
I've heard the term before, but what makes a 'dogleg' transmission so
different?
On 1/8/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Take your checkbook, pal, 'cause if it's in as good of shape as it looks
and
you drive it...it's all over.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K
Litchfield Park, AZ
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Take your checkbook, pal, 'cause if it's in as good of shape as it looks and
you drive it...it's all over.
That's what I'm afraid of. I am uncertain about the future of my 300D,
which has been nothing but trouble for the past two months (after five
years of faultless
Sunil Hari wrote:
I've heard the term before, but what makes a 'dogleg' transmission so
different?
Different shift pattern. It is supposedly beneficial in racing and
package delivery applications, though I've yet to hear a really good
explanation of why that is. Surprisingly easy to get
Just an update on the $200.00 purchase of the 1981 300 SEL. The engine will
not crank over due to being froze up. Previous owner said he thinks he cracked
the head or block when he overheated it. I pulled the plugs to add lubricant
and got water flowing out of several of the cylinders. It
Isn't Regina's driving mostly stop and go? Might have to go the
heretical vergasser route for her car
Any original 3.5 engine that's used for stop and go/city driving is
likely to bend rods within a fairly short period of time. Once there are
ANY symptoms, it's too late and the engine
tom savage wrote:
I need to replace a rear wheel bearing on my 300D. Everyone keeps
saying that a dial gauge is needed to properly tension them, but Sears
and AutoZone claim never to have heard of such an animal and I'm not
entirely sure what I need. Is this close?
That is a dial
Then I'll lay off...don't want seller to think his car is THAT desirable.
But it might be a good car for my son, but you can have first dibs.
___
GG
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of tom savage
Sent: Sunday,
That is what I borrowed from my indie last time did replaced front
wheel bearings. I don't know if it's needed for the rear ones though
On 1/8/06, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I need to replace a rear wheel bearing on my 300D. Everyone keeps
saying that a dial gauge is needed to
How much faster is it than a D ?
On 1/8/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Go with a CD.
On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 10:48:16 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Of course, a 617.952 in a 123.133 chassis (3515lb) ought to be faster
than a 617.951 in a 126.120 chassis (3625lb),
You're not the only one in the rant-zone. That's what delete is for - for
those irritated by it. I think it's a very relevant topic. We spend a large
part of our lives on the road. And I for one have a very hard time ignoring
piss-poor behavior when I see it. I wish I could ignore it.
It used
I do like the bumper sticker in the rear window. I've been thinking of
ordering one for my car.
On 1/8/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Question 1: How much would you plunk down for this?
http://makeashorterlink.com/?Z1B031F6C
Question 2: How much you reckon it's worth?
Bob
Sunil Hari wrote:
that's a hot-looking car. i might buy it, just for the body and
transmission. if the engine goes, how much is a reman or new 2.6L 190
engine?
Very high mileage for an M103 engine. Will almost surely need top end
work if not now than soon. That will cost close to $3000
Go with a CD.
On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 10:48:16 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Of course, a 617.952 in a 123.133 chassis (3515lb) ought to be faster
than a 617.951 in a 126.120 chassis (3625lb), if it's raw acceleration
you're after. Then the 240D can be used for chassis parts.
Kaleb, my 92 500SEL gets about 15 city and 20 highway with A/C
running. Have seen high as 23 on 300 mile trip at 60 mph on back
roads.
With diesel about .12 more than premium right now, it's probably a
push as repects fuel economy. I do blend my fuel and rotate half
tank fill-ups between mid and
I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect
condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done
less than 20,000 miles ago.
I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find a really
nice 126. I wanted an 87 300SDL but a low
My Acura ('87 Legend, 167K) is suddenly running very rough. Gas milage has gone
down to 9mpg, and it's popping/puffing at the tailpipe at idle...but runs
smoothly at speed. I'd like to fine a list like ours but for Acuras. Simple
google searchs come back with nothing useful. Anybody know of a
Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and
shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for
suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier,
timing for the transaction, insurance, etc.
Donald H. Snook
McDonald, Tinker, Skaer,
just find a used motor, although the 380's wont be worth that much even
in running condition. I happen to have a good euro 3.8 motor sitting in
my garage right now. Think im going to stick it in a 83 380 I have.
MICHAEL ESH wrote:
Just an update on the $200.00 purchase of the 1981 300 SEL.
Desert Rat wrote:
Kaleb, my 92 500SEL gets about 15 city and 20 highway with A/C
running. Have seen high as 23 on 300 mile trip at 60 mph on back
roads.
With diesel about .12 more than premium right now, it's probably a
push as repects fuel economy. I do blend my fuel and rotate half
tank
yea, will be needing valve guides and seals soon. Just comes down to
price though.
Donald Snook wrote:
I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect
condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done
less than 20,000 miles ago.
I have been
where is it coming from?
Donald Snook wrote:
Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and
shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for
suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier,
timing for the transaction, insurance,
sounds like a winner - where did you find it? and where is it coming from?
On 1/8/06, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect
condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done
less than 20,000 miles
Wow! replacing so many parts that for most last around 200k miles seems
either odd or the previous owner was obsessive about maintenance. Sounds
like this is as close to new that you can get in a used car
Werner
- Original Message -
From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
This is actually material for a book - Papal Mercedes...coffee table type book
- lots of pictures. Mercedes has typically GIVEN a new pope an MB. I saw a
neat picture of John XXIII blessing his new gift - forget what it was. Paul VI
was given a 600, I think. Shortly after Card. Ratzinger
Tampa, Florida.
Kaleb wrote:
Where's it coming from?
Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and
shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for
suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier,
timing for the
Donald
I used Allen Smith Auto Transport one time, door to door, from North
Chicago
to Newton, Ms, 86 SDL, $450 total. That was over two years ago when gas
prices
were lower. He and his son go everywhere except the NE in the winter. He
has
a 41 foot three car hauler, is fully insured and
Really? Assuming this guy is telling the truth (I know that is a big
assumption) he says it does not use ANY oil in 3000 miles. Could this
one be lucky? Or is it just a matter of time?
Don Snook
Kaleb wrote:
yea, will be needing valve guides and seals soon. Just comes down to
Kaleb,
I would get the diesel. If you can find one with a documented factory
crate motor, great - they are out there, just not easy to locate.
Otherwise, get one that runs good and doesn't use oil. Tear the engine
down and replace the rods BEFORE they bend and destroy the cylinder
walls. Yeah, it
My personal opinion is not *if* an original 3.5 will bend the rods,
but *when*. Also remember that most owners think adding a quart of oil
every 1kmi is perfectly normal. For a high-mileage M103, it is... but
NOT on an OM603. But hey, if you get an S350 cheap enough, just drive
it until the engine
If operating costs are not a big deal, then yeah go with the gasser.
But remember the gasser (S500) will bet getting about 14mpg around
town, compared with probably 24mpg on the diesel (S350). That's a BIG
difference in the wallet if you drive a lot of miles, even after
adjusting for the fact that
fly down, drive it back. That is what I did with the limo
Donald Snook wrote:
Tampa, Florida.
Kaleb wrote:
Where's it coming from?
Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and
shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for
You will know its time when it starts using oil. You will probably be
OK for a while if it doesnt use any in 3k.
Donald Snook wrote:
Really? Assuming this guy is telling the truth (I know that is a big
assumption) he says it does not use ANY oil in 3000 miles. Could this
one be lucky? Or
While I can't say they're necessarily doing anything wrong, it sucks
to get thrown into a white-out situation when there's fresh powder on
the road and a semi passes you. If two pass, you're in real trouble.
You pretty much are
One trip home from college (many years ago) we were considering
1984 190D, auto, 40+mpg, red, $2300, 816-377-8475
300D, 1986, needs tranny, $700 obo, 816-619-9160
300E , 1993, 2.8, lthr, snrf, xtra clean, $5,600 816-470-5211
450 SLC (drool), 1975 coupe, 113K miles, V8, classic, good cond, $4,100/obo,
816-792-5544
450 SL, 1978, 2 tops, runs
Sunil wrote:
sounds like a winner - where did you find it? and where is it coming
from?
It does look like a nice car, I am very impressed with the Previous
Owner's maintenance. I think he was very ANAL in keeping everything
perfect. He has documented records that show that he spent over
Amen! I also have close to a million miles of driving, some in mid size
trucks, but mostly in cars. And over 5000 miles in Europe, at speed.
Without a doubt, its crazy car driving that is the worst problem on our
roads, especially cutting in and out on the interstates and city beltways,
OFTEN
What kind of mileage do the gasser 300s with the straight six (such
as the one Mr. Snook is getting) get for mileage, power, torque, 0-60
times, top speed, lifespan in miles? Just curious...
Dan
--
Dan Weeks
82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD conversion 186k
82 Mercedes 300SD, 275k
Werner wrote:
Wow! replacing so many parts that for most last around 200k miles
seems
either odd or the previous owner was obsessive about maintenance.
Sounds
like this is as close to new that you can get in a used car
I agree that many of the parts seem premature. I asked him
Agreed, Marshall. But after 12 to 15 years if those repairs haven't
been completed and documented, then I wouldn't go near any W124 or
W140!
On 1/8/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Desert Rat wrote:
Kaleb, my 92 500SEL gets about 15 city and 20 highway with A/C
running. Have seen
Hello Listers,
I am enlisting the help of all of you who bought cars through the web,
especially eBay.
I am used to buying things on eBay but never a vehicle which is exactly what
just did when I bought a truck on eBay and it sits over a thousand miles
away from me.
Hence my question, how should
Donald - if he's any good at pipe organs, then he is a meticulous guy. And
as long as he had adequate cash on hand, it certainly was nice of him to
just open his wallet and throw new parts at the car. My only question
would be IF there was a need to do a lot of this work, then the car either
Omar typed:
I bought a truck on eBay and it sits over a thousand miles
away from me.
A majority of us fly to the vehicle, finalize the paperwork and moola
transaction and then drive it home.
Makes for a good shakedown cruise.
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 146K (ebay purchase, flew to San Diego drove
Dogleg? Hmmm. I've owned three cars with that shift pattern and have never
heard the term before. That's left and back for first (toward the driver),
right?
RLE
M535i/images/mine_shift_knob.jpg
That console appears to have been attacked by wolverines. Loved the radio
panel.
RLE
There is an ECU (electronic control unit) under the passenger's seat, at
least on the Integra. That is most likely your problem. About $200, I think.
Most mechanics will have a device that they can plug into your car to
troubleshoot and confirm.
I think if you google Acura Legend ECU you will
Here's one that I know of not first rate, but you might get the answers you
are looking for
http://www.honda-tech.com/
69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles
72 350SL 108,000 Miles
2004 VW Passat 4 Motion
1999 Mazda Miata
-Original Message-
From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
tom savage wrote:
I need to replace a rear wheel bearing on my 300D. Everyone keeps
saying that a dial gauge is needed to properly tension them, but Sears
and AutoZone claim never to have heard of such an animal and I'm not
entirely sure what I need. Is this close?
As far as I know, a dial
I did some troubleshooting on that thing looking to see if I was getting any
of the myriad of combinations of LEDs talked about in the shop manual...and
it's just giving me a solid yellow LED...which means nothing according to
the shop manual.
I'll look more into the ECU. Acura stealership boy
Dan Weeks wrote:
Go with a CD.
On Sat, 07 Jan 2006 10:48:16 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Of course, a 617.952 in a 123.133 chassis (3515lb) ought to be faster
than a 617.951 in a 126.120 chassis (3625lb), if it's raw acceleration
you're after. Then the 240D can be used
I find most truckers are courteous, professional drivers, and are
generally nice to me if I'm nice to them. (How many of you have ever
hung back to let a semi change lanes in heavy traffic? I frequently do,
and often get a thank you taillight flash.) They have a tough job and
most of them do
John Ervine wrote:
For package delivery, though, I couldn't help you.
On trucks I've seen that had a dogleg pattern, 1st gear was a granny
low, used only when starting with a heavy load or on a slope. Since
it's not a normal driving gear, it makes sense to put it outside the
normal pattern.
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Isn't won't start without using starting fluid Kentuckian for needs glow
plugs?
Also for probably has cracked rings, now.
On Sun, 8 Jan 2006 12:55:07 -0700 Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Such a shame we never got the 180hp S300 with the turbo 606 motor over
here. I'd be all over one of those!
Any chance of importing one from wherever they were sold?
Craig
This incredible model was mentioned by someone on the Ferrari list -
http://mps-sportproto.com/en/modeles.php?num=1
the craftsmanship is amazing!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff
With everyone else asking for one, I guess it's my turn:
WDBCB20C6FA131240
Should be a 1985 300SD.
Craig
On Sun, 08 Jan 2006 14:29:29 -0800 David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Isn't won't start without using starting fluid Kentuckian for needs
glow plugs?
Also for probably has cracked rings, now.
Or at least cracked prechambers.
Craig
Well I replaced the fuel filter on the 85 380 with the 5.0 euro, didnt
seem to make a different. I unhooked the exhaust at the manifold and it
didnt seem to make a different. Hooked the exhaust back up and now it
seems fine. Took it for a spin, doenst seem to have quite as much power
as
they are pretty slow, and get just a mile or 2 better than the V-8
would, city 16, 19 higway, 420SEL 15 city, 18 highway, 560 gets 13 city
17 highway
Dan Weeks wrote:
What kind of mileage do the gasser 300s with the straight six (such
as the one Mr. Snook is getting) get for mileage, power,
if the glow plugs are not working when starting fluid was used, chances
are the engine is fine. Now if the plugs WERE working, chances are its
screwed.
David Brodbeck wrote:
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Isn't won't start without using starting fluid Kentuckian for needs glow
plugs?
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Vehicle Snapshot
Vehicle 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 Series 300SD
VIN WDBCB20C6FA131240
Body Style 4 Door Sedan
Country of Manufacture Germany
Vehicle History Checklist
Vehicle Description WDBCB20C6FA131240
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Someone wrote:
On trucks I've seen that had a dogleg pattern, 1st gear was a granny
low, used only when starting with a heavy load or on a slope. Since
it's not a normal driving gear, it makes sense to put it outside the
normal pattern.
My brother's 1942 International K-7 straight
I'd say your fuel delivery/injection system is screwed up.
Don - just trying to be helpful ;-)
On 1/8/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Well I replaced the fuel filter on the 85 380 with the 5.0 euro, didnt
seem to make a different. I unhooked the exhaust at the manifold and it
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