Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-23 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm not a Microsoft apologist by any means but people who say Mac is the answer to all the questions aren't really paying attention. Apple has for a long time been hiring engineers who are deeply steeped in the Wintel tradition, and the machines are getting quite un-Mac-like when compared to

Re: [MBZ] P/S Filter ?? 85 300SD

2006-06-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Have you actually seen this? I've never heard anybody say anything even REMOTELY like this before, where are you getting your information? Personally in the 3 years and 50,000 miles I did this in my 240D I'd expect to have seen something bad happen. It didn't leak a detectable amount. On

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well its about as bad as wasting a perfectly good 603 installing it in a ford. There will be such a beast at the Q. Jim Cathey wrote: heat as I can afford. I will probably use the 240D engine I will be getting for the cogen as it will be more efficient running 2 less cylinders How so?

Re: [MBZ] 240D to 300D [was: Re: OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 inM37]

2006-06-23 Thread Mike Canfield
Larry, The object of what we were talking about was to use a manual transmission from a 240D. Mike - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D to 300D [was: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 79 300D Normal Coolant Temperature

2006-06-23 Thread M.Afzaal.Khan
Hi Do try another descaling flush ,my 300se made a dramatic decrease in temp only after the third descaling flushing . Changing the cut-in temperature of the viscous fan coupling will effect a big change if all is well with the head gasket and other items. Lower hose pipe cavitations is a

[MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
Kleb -- Just ran up to the local store and picked up $18 (count = 6) worth of inch thick Iowa Chops. The pigs were killed and cut up 30 miles south of where I live. Chops are now in the freezer and will keep my bottled water cold on the drive south tomorrow. Please have Regina save grill space

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Cool!!. Im getting hungry all ready. Everyone should probably get here early to enjoy BSing about cars and stuff. Dont forget that driveshaft demo by luther. Weather permitting. LT Don wrote: Kleb -- Just ran up to the local store and picked up $18 (count = 6) worth of inch thick Iowa

Re: [MBZ] 240D to 300D [was: Re: OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4 in M37]

2006-06-23 Thread Mike Canfield
Actually I am looking to repower my 68 Dodge M37 military truck with a MB diesel and would prefer a manual tranny. Mike - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 4:21 PM Subject: Re:

[MBZ] google going evil

2006-06-23 Thread Tony Wirtel
On 6/21/06, Levi wrote Well, I dunno about a comparison to Wal-mart (there's a difference between cheap and free), but Google certainly seems to be getting into a bit of everything. The nice thing is that *so far*, they seem to be using their brains and actually coming up with GOOD ideas...

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL/OT cogen

2006-06-23 Thread Mike Canfield
Thanks David.Just so happens I know some VW nutcases that are likely to have them laying around.COOL. Mike - Original Message - From: David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] NY

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
I want nothing to do with a demo starring Luther that involves the word shaft -- one can never tell what a virgin is going to try to pull off given an audience. On 6/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cool!!. Im getting hungry all ready. Everyone should probably get here early

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

2006-06-23 Thread Mike Canfield
That's what I figured. A tranny will probably be in the works. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL HHH...Maybe a new cogen

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

2006-06-23 Thread Mike Canfield
Thinking the 4 cyl should be more efficient as I am not even coming close to using the power either engine can produce. Either is overkill really. Mike - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22,

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA LT Don wrote: I want nothing to do with a demo starring Luther that involves the word shaft -- one can never tell what a virgin is going to try to pull off given an audience. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
You guys are killin' me. Bob Rentfro (the man with 3 additional humans in his home [one of which is Aussie hottie, however], and a stressing out wife becausehis in-laws visiting for about 10 days) - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] 79 300D Normal Coolant Temperature

2006-06-23 Thread Desert Rat
Why are we trying to fix something that isn't broken? Peter's operating temps are well within the specs. On 6/22/06, M.Afzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Do try another descaling flush ,my 300se made a dramatic decrease in temp only after the third descaling flushing . Changing the

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Speaking of which, I thought you said you were coming out here this year? Guess not. Bob Rentfro wrote: You guys are killin' me. Bob Rentfro (the man with 3 additional humans in his home [one of which is Aussie hottie, however], and a stressing out wife becausehis in-laws visiting

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
On 6/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are killin' me. Bob Rentfro (the man with 3 additional humans in his home [one of which is Aussie hottie, however], and a stressing out wife becausehis in-laws visiting for about 10 days) - Original Message - From: LT

Re: [MBZ] 240D rescued..

2006-06-23 Thread archer
On my '83 300D it ran out and puddled along the bottom of the gasket. Very difficult to get just the right amount so that it doesn't run out. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Gerry - Original Message - From: Kevin J. Slater [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com

2006-06-23 Thread archer
WordPerfect 7 opens it. Gerry -- - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Amazing July specials from BuyMBparts.com I

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
Jump in the Benz and point it toward OkieLand. The pork chops should be there by 4:00 pm tomorrow. Uh ... bring the Aussie hottie for Luther. Me? I am a very married guy in his mid-50s. D. On 6/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys are killin' me. Bob Rentfro (the man

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
No, Bob is not on your list if The Elect (only Calvinists will understand that). On 6/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of which, I thought you said you were coming out here this year? Guess not. Bob Rentfro wrote: You guys are killin' me. Bob Rentfro (the

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
I had planned on it...but this weekend is my daughter's dance rectial week. LT Don said that is something I shouldn't miss...even thought I've been to tha last 15 years in a row. That is why the inlaws come out. I was given the ,I don't care what you do spielwe all know what that means...

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Ha...very good, Don. It would be fun to sit and banter with you clowns. Bob - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food No, Bob is not on your list if The

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well there is always next time. Bob Rentfro wrote: I had planned on it...but this weekend is my daughter's dance rectial week. LT Don said that is something I shouldn't miss...even thought I've been to tha last 15 years in a row. That is why the inlaws come out. I was given the ,I don't care

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Get in line, pal. I've got dibs... Bob - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 5:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food Jump in the Benz and point it toward OkieLand. The pork chops should be

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
No, you are right -- don't miss it. If your drive thru Illinois takes you anywhere near Ames or Des Moines IA, please stop by, because I am less than an hour west on Hwy 30. D. On 6/22/06, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had planned on it...but this weekend is my daughter's dance

[MBZ] what a basketcase

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-350sd-1991-Mercedes-350sd-turbo-diesel_W0QQitemZ26752910QQihZ016QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83

[MBZ] unobtainium

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-Mercedes-190D-190-D-w201-201-Diesel-5-SPEED_W0QQitemZ27542037QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6328QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2,

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

2006-06-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: It's a bit low for optimum torque. I think most MB engines would be happier at about 2400 RPM. My genset plans always include a transmission as well for this reason. If you can get a mbz for scrap metal prices, it's worth looking for a 2400rpm generator head. Otherwise,

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

2006-06-23 Thread Mike Canfield
If the Cummins were half as common to find for a reasonable price I would LOVE to use one. Would be the best choice for my M37 as well. Mike - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 8:48

Re: [MBZ] Reamer Size?

2006-06-23 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: I plan to replace my GPs when the weather is a little cooler - but I'd like to have a reamer on hand in case I need I need one - (91 300D 2.5T) What size do I need or will several sizes? You should have the special threaded reamer which is aligned by screwing into the plug

Re: [MBZ] what a basketcase

2006-06-23 Thread LarryT
Sounds like it's going to need some extensive engine work! IMHO, The seller is understating the work required and the money it will cost to repair it properly. I liked his comment when he said: it cruises beautifully when running right - I guess you could say that about *any* car. ;-)

[MBZ] Benz Trucks

2006-06-23 Thread Ed Booher
Saw an interesting animal today. A large MB box truck, in very nice condition too, I was surprised by the solid look of the truck (no major dents, no rust, etc). Now we were driving, so I wasn't crawling around underneath it, but still . anyway, I digress. I'm sure on the cab I saw a 117 I

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-23 Thread Ed Booher
Actually, I feel a similar problem. A couple of things I've sent haven't rebounded so to speak. Meaning the list didn't send the item back to me, where I thought it was supposed to push to everyone including back to me. On 6/20/06, W. Lasher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ever since the address

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
Ed -- If you are sending to the correct address, then there is no reason it shouldn't work. It is OkieBenz now. You sending there? Don On 6/22/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, I feel a similar problem. A couple of things I've sent haven't rebounded so to speak. Meaning the

[MBZ] An Arizona Twofer!

2006-06-23 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Hi all, From Craigslist: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/ index100.html hHere's a '70 280SEL (W108, I think) and a W115 unknown model. Both for $2800. Sounds a little steep! No affiliation, etc. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-23 Thread Ed Booher
Yup, Sent a message about a Truck, I think was an L911 and about a $600 190E that didn't get rebounded to the okiebenz address. Oddly enough when I reply to something else it seems to get through just fine. On 6/22/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ed -- If you are sending to the correct

Re: [MBZ] An Arizona Twofer! Correction!!!!!

2006-06-23 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Here's the correct link http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/174376917.html Chuck On Jun 22, 2006, at 7:08 PM, Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi all, From Craigslist: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/ index100.html hHere's a '70 280SEL (W108, I think) and a W115 unknown model. Both

[MBZ] OT Nano Biodiesel

2006-06-23 Thread Harry Watkins
Cheaper and cleaner. http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/view.php?StoryID=20060619-033717-7622r Harry Watkins Newton, MS 86 SDL Silver 85 300D Euro 86 SDL Gold 81 240D manual trans

[MBZ] Hylomar HPF

2006-06-23 Thread archer
Has anyone had experience using Permatex Hylomar HPF on water, oil, or deisel applications? Thanks, Gerry '83 300D and 240D

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
Maybe no one cared about your origial post? Hey, we ain't Oprah here! D. On 6/22/06, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup, Sent a message about a Truck, I think was an L911 and about a $600 190E that didn't get rebounded to the okiebenz address. Oddly enough when I reply to something

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

2006-06-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
Dr. BioD? On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:25:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well its about as bad as wasting a perfectly good 603 installing it in a ford. There will be such a beast at the Q. Jim Cathey wrote: heat as I can afford. I will probably use the 240D engine I will

Re: [MBZ] OT Nano Biodiesel

2006-06-23 Thread Loren Faeth
Yeah, that is not new. West Central Coop, in Lt Don's backyard, will be the site of the first scale-up facility. http://www.iastate.edu/~nscentral/news/2006/apr/biodiesel.shtml The news was in the last day is that Lin is stating the production cost of BioD goes from 31-32 cents a gallon to

Re: [MBZ] what a basketcase

2006-06-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
OH HELL. that's the interior for my '83SD...and it's 1500 miles away.grrr On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:39:30 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Bob Rentfro
Yup...a welcome change from my hum-drum life... Bob - Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food *ears perk* Aussie Hottie??? On Thu, 22 Jun 2006

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Ed Booher wrote: Actually, I feel a similar problem. A couple of things I've sent haven't rebounded so to speak. Meaning the list didn't send the item back to me, where I thought it was supposed to push to everyone including back to me. Your address is gmail. They think you don't need to

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
I hear you are bringing her to OK this weekend? Luther, who met many an Aussie hottie while down under On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 22:31:45 -0500, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup...a welcome change from my hum-drum life... Bob - Original Message - From: Luther Gulseth [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you probably have your settings set to not see your own posts. Ed Booher wrote: Yup, Sent a message about a Truck, I think was an L911 and about a $600 190E that didn't get rebounded to the okiebenz address. Oddly enough when I reply to something else it seems to get through just fine. On

Re: [MBZ] NY eBay parts SDL

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
uh, no Luther Gulseth wrote: Dr. BioD? On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:25:15 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well its about as bad as wasting a perfectly good 603 installing it in a ford. There will be such a beast at the Q. Jim Cathey wrote: heat as I can afford. I will

[MBZ] New wardrobes

2006-06-23 Thread RELNGSON
Bubba and Billy Joe are walking down the street, and they see a sign on a store which reads, Suits $5.00 each, shirts $2.00 each, trousers $2.50 each. Bubba says to his pal, Billy Joe, Look here! We could buy a whole gob of these, take 'em back to Claremore, sell ' em to our friends at the

Re: [MBZ] Hylomar HPF

2006-06-23 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Yup, Great stuff, assemble and fire it up. If you have to take it apart again, clean it up with a rag , re-apply to same gasket in many cases and reassemble. Handy stuff -Robert archer wrote: Has anyone had experience using Permatex Hylomar HPF on water, oil, or deisel applications?

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2006-06-23 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 2:16 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** **

Re: [MBZ] New wardrobes

2006-06-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
HAHAHAHAHHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAAAHAAHHAHAAHHAAHAAAHAHA On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 23:12:47 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bubba and Billy Joe are walking down the street, and they see a sign on a store which reads, Suits $5.00 each, shirts $2.00 each, trousers $2.50 each.

Re: [MBZ] Injection pump timing OM616

2006-06-23 Thread Steve MacSween
on 6/21/06 3:59 PM, David Brodbeck at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve MacSween wrote: When I say eating, I mean that for how the fuel gauge drops, I should be smelling a massive leak somewhere, but no such luck. Dumb question: Are you sure the gauge is correct? Diesel sludge accumulates

[MBZ] Was**wiring harness, Now mixing Gasoline w/Diesel fuel

2006-06-23 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 22, 2006, at 6:22 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: I don't want to put more in, as Benz does not recommend adding gasoline to the tank in the 60x series. Here's an excerpt, verbatim, from a Mercedes Benz 124 diesel owner's manual inclusive of 601, 602 and 603 engines: Should

[MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 22, 2006, at 2:48 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: In my case, it's because I don't feel like buying all new hardware, software, and peripherals, while paying more money for lower performance. Software and tons of it comes with the hardware. Peripherals will be plug and play and

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread LT Don
Aw man, don't give me an opening like that! On 6/22/06, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hear you are bringing her to OK this weekend? Luther, who met many an Aussie hottie while down under -- There're always enemies, George. Jesus had enemies. -- Tom Clancy, _Executive Orders_

[MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 22, 2006, at 3:54 PM, Steve MacSween wrote: Hear, hear. Another note is that, based on what I read over about a year on the iMac mailing list, the transition to OS X on older iMacs like mine is often *not* a straightforward issue. The only problem with moving up to OS X is on

Re: [MBZ] Hylomar HPF

2006-06-23 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 22, 2006, at 10:51 PM, archer wrote: Has anyone had experience using Permatex Hylomar HPF on water, oil, or deisel applications? Thanks, Gerry '83 300D and 240D All of the above. I swear by it. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] google going evil

2006-06-23 Thread Levi Smith
Well, I can see their position... They're providing as much as they can. They provide full results outside of China (which the people in China smart enough to get around the barriers can get to), but the only way they could provide any results at all from within China was after being filtered...

Re: [MBZ] Hanging out the shingle

2006-06-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Perhaps you should see if you can take your command of the English language and your writing skills and make a few bucks. It was a dark and stormy night...and then the heater quit! -- Jim

[MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo Fuel Pump on Ebay or a problem with numbers

2006-06-23 Thread Bob Morrison
Ok here is the problem. My mechanic, MB certified, tells me that it is just a matter of time before my fuel pump goes. It surges, some days worse than others, load, temperature, etc. It has been doing this for eight years now, but admittedly it is getting worse. Anyway, a quote from the parts

Re: [MBZ] Hanging out the shingle

2006-06-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Jim, Why don't you go to Becker radio repair school! I have a shelfful of dubious carcasses. Also - do you repair the rectangular clocks in 110, 111 coupes and sedans and the 109 6.3 sedans from 1963-71? I think they are mechanical/quartz. On 6/23/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo Fuel Pump on Ebay or a problem with numbers

2006-06-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Bob Morrison wrote: Anyway, a quote from the parts desk at the local dealer tells me the part I need is 602-070-45-01-88 for the remanufactured one (1418.00). The ebay one at 400.00 claims to fit 90 to 93 2.5 turbos with numbers of 602-070-45-13-01. Bob, do you drive the car year round? If

[MBZ] W126 Frond suspension

2006-06-23 Thread George Larribeau
The front suspension on my 85 300SD is in need of some attention. It has driven well ( by my standards any way) but has always had a faint clunk in it. Very metallic in sound and seems to telegraph around the left top side of the wheel well into the A pillar. Lately it has gotten more

Re: [MBZ] 240D to 300D [was: Re: OT Powerstroke?/Who....../BT4inM37]

2006-06-23 Thread LarryT
Mike wrote:we were talking about was to use a manual transmission from a 240D. Hi Mike - Sorry - I missed the 1st couple of emails on this topic -- Have a nice weekend! ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results

Re: [MBZ] Hanging out the shingle

2006-06-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Why don't you go to Becker radio repair school! I have a shelfful of dubious carcasses. I've got a couple myself! For now I thought I'd stick to what I know and see what happens. (So far, that has been nothing.) Also - do you repair the rectangular clocks in 110, 111 coupes and sedans and

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-23 Thread Ed Booher
From Gmail or from Okiebenz? I thought in the past I was able to see my own posts, but I've had a lot to drink since then. On 6/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you probably have your settings set to not see your own posts. -- Knowledge is power... Power Corrupts. Study

Re: [MBZ] Benz Trucks

2006-06-23 Thread Ed Booher
Approx 70's model. I think it was an L911 if the googling I did last night finally found me the right chassis. Maybe it was 1117? On 6/23/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Usally the number means the amount of horsepower and load limit of the vehicle. 117 (similar to vito van

Re: [MBZ] Help...I can't seem to post to the list

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The list has a setting to not show your own posts. I would check that first, if not its a gmail thing. Ed Booher wrote: From Gmail or from Okiebenz? I thought in the past I was able to see my own posts, but I've had a lot to drink since then. On 6/22/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Hylomar HPF

2006-06-23 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
I lucked out last week. Local parts store hadn't been selling any of it except to me, and they put the whole lot on clearance for half price...I cleaned them out :-) --Robert John Berryman wrote: On Jun 22, 2006, at 10:51 PM, archer wrote: Has anyone had experience using

[MBZ] Portable Start Devices

2006-06-23 Thread Jon Kanas
Good Morning Benz Friends, An incident last night has caused me to consider the purchase of one of those portable battery units from which you can start a car with a dead or weak battery. I'd like any opinions, comments etc you might have regarding these devices. I know that there are

[MBZ] Doesn anybody want any free computer parts?

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have a BUTTLOAD of computer parts I need to get rid of. I have boxes of motherboards, quite a few cases with some parts in them, and just alot of other stuff I need to get rid of. Does anybody coming to the Q have any use for this stuff? If so, let me know, you will hit the motherload at

Re: [MBZ] Doesn anybody want any free computer parts?

2006-06-23 Thread Jim Cathey
I have a BUTTLOAD of computer parts...motherload at the OkieQ That's butt-LOAD and mother-lode. Is that a metric buttload? Or standard? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

2006-06-23 Thread Jim Cathey
I'd like any opinions, comments etc you might have regarding these devices. I hate all devices with batteries. Batteries die. I'd be far more interested in some lunchbox-sized 2-cycle motor with an adjustable-voltage alternator on it, that'd store nearly forever. I don't think such a thing

Re: [MBZ] w123 - w126 climate control pushbutton panel interchange?

2006-06-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Will this work? I notice the part numbers are slightly different. I suspect not. Our 123's use a stepped (switched resistance) blower motor, whereas our 126 (SDL) uses a continuous (porcupined) blower motor. Different beasts altogether. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OkieQ food

2006-06-23 Thread Hans Neureiter
Dam'n I am going to miss that. A severe case of can't sit on my butt syndrome developed and keeps me from going. Sorry guys. On 6/22/06, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kleb -- Just ran up to the local store and picked up $18 (count = 6) worth of inch thick Iowa Chops. The pigs were killed

Re: [MBZ] Benz Trucks/MOG sighting

2006-06-23 Thread Christopher McCann
I saw my first MOG about a week ago. A 70's model for sure. I followed it for a while. It was in beautiful shape. CO plates. White. Open top truck bed (not flat top) configuration...although I think the sides are removeable so that it can be a flat bed as well. Did a little research on

[MBZ] wanted: 15-inch STEEL rims

2006-06-23 Thread Zach
If anyone has a set of 15-inch steel rims for sale please let me know. I am looking for the rims that are just like the 14-inch W123 rims with the holes around the perimiter, but in the larger size. Thanks! -Zach

Re: [MBZ] 79 300D Normal Coolant Temperature

2006-06-23 Thread David Brodbeck
Curt Raymond wrote: The previous owner of my 300TD had put bars leaks in as a way to attempt to not replace the radiator. It took me a LONG time and many many gallons of water to flush all that out and make it not sieze up the thermostat. Went through 2 or 3 thermostats too... I'd

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo Fuel Pump on Ebay or a problem with numbers

2006-06-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Bob Morrison wrote: Ok here is the problem. My mechanic, MB certified, tells me that it is just a matter of time before my fuel pump goes. It surges, some days worse than others, load, temperature, etc. It has been doing this for eight years now, but admittedly it is getting worse. Anyway, a

Re: [MBZ] w123 - w126 climate control pushbutton panel interchange?

2006-06-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Steve MacSween wrote: Will this work? I notice the part numbers are slightly different. TKS VERY unlikely. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo

Re: [MBZ] Anyone happan to have downloaded the on-line manual section for IP removal?

2006-06-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Steve MacSween wrote: I seem to have downloaded just about every section BUT that one, from skinnerbox, however the braingears site doesn't have it. Somewhere around 07-200, I think. FOR WHAT YEAR AND MODEL CAR? Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

2006-06-23 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: I'd like any opinions, comments etc you might have regarding these devices. I hate all devices with batteries. Batteries die. I'd be far more interested in some lunchbox-sized 2-cycle motor with an adjustable-voltage alternator on it, that'd store nearly forever. I

Re: [MBZ] wanted: 15-inch STEEL rims

2006-06-23 Thread Marshall Booth
Zach wrote: If anyone has a set of 15-inch steel rims for sale please let me know. I am looking for the rims that are just like the 14-inch W123 rims with the holes around the perimiter, but in the larger size. Mercedes didn't bring that wheel into the US (although it was a legitimate part).

Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread David Brodbeck
John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including standard and upgrade video cards, both with 256MB vRam.

Re: [MBZ] 79 300D Normal Coolant Temperature

2006-06-23 Thread Marshall Booth
David Brodbeck wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: The previous owner of my 300TD had put bars leaks in as a way to attempt to not replace the radiator. It took me a LONG time and many many gallons of water to flush all that out and make it not sieze up the thermostat. Went through 2 or 3 thermostats

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

2006-06-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: I'd be far more interested in some lunchbox-sized 2-cycle motor with an adjustable-voltage alternator on it, that'd store nearly forever. An inventive guy with free time, an externally regulated alternator, a drive belt, and an old weed wacker could probably come up with

Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread George Gregory
On 6/23/06 12:43 PM, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including

Re: [MBZ] Hanging out the shingle

2006-06-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I was thinking you outta think about writing a book. I've always enjoyed reading your tales of ressurecting old iron. Check out Roger Welch, he's made some pretty decent money writing books about old tractors and life with them. -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 02:51:36 -0500 From: Rick

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

2006-06-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I looked at these a couple years ago when I needed portable power to run the block heater on my 240D. I came to the conclusion that they're all too small to be much use unless you're just fighting a weakened battery. Most were like [EMAIL PROTECTED] which isn't enough to start a diesel. I've

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

2006-06-23 Thread Mike Canfield
Add a cheap solar battery maintainer and it will be free to keep charged and ready all of the time. Mike - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices I looked at

[MBZ] 87 300D expansion valve

2006-06-23 Thread wilton strickland
Where is cooling sys expansion valve on my 87 300D? Is it above driver's rt foot like the 126, or is in engine compartment on firewall? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread dieselbenz24
John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including standard and upgrade video cards, both with 256MB vRam. I

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

2006-06-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I saw one time in a 4wd magazine where it was suggested that in the backcountry you carry a chainsaw with no bar or chain but with an appropriate sized v belt and pully so you could hook it to your truck's alternator in case of a dead battery... -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 09:39:02

Re: [MBZ] w123 - w126 climate control pushbutton panel interchange?

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You SDL is 86 and after, before 85 they used the same system. Jim Cathey wrote: Will this work? I notice the part numbers are slightly different. I suspect not. Our 123's use a stepped (switched resistance) blower motor, whereas our 126 (SDL) uses a continuous (porcupined) blower motor.

Re: [MBZ] wanted: 15-inch STEEL rims

2006-06-23 Thread Zach
In my case I can use either rim, but would prefer the one with the higher offset. This is for a non-standard application... -Zach --- Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zach wrote: If anyone has a set of 15-inch steel rims for sale please let me know. I am looking for the rims

Re: [MBZ] wanted: 15-inch STEEL rims

2006-06-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have ONE 15 steel rim. Zach wrote: If anyone has a set of 15-inch steel rims for sale please let me know. I am looking for the rims that are just like the 14-inch W123 rims with the holes around the perimiter, but in the larger size. Thanks! -Zach

Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices

2006-06-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Good point, all summer when its not being used it sits on a 5w solar panel and a solar powered battery desufator... -Curt Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:47:43 -0400 From: Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Portable Start Devices To: Mercedes Discussion List

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