Re: [MBZ] Heater valve W124

2007-10-04 Thread Peter Merle
I wish it was , with all these electrical devices failing the cost advantage of the fuel saving is negated by all these electrical failures. Your can buy fuel for 4000 km for the price of a heater valve ! At least I still have vehicles that have no Intel inside . Peter 120.110 460.332 *2 123.130

[MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread archer
I have a new Harrison A/C compressor from Rusty ready to go in an '83 240D. A tag says oil must be added but does not say how much or in which port it should be poured. There is no information on whether this is a Harrison R-4 (four cylinder), A-6 (six cylinder), DA-6 (six cylinder), or V-5

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread LarryT
This page should allow you to match the photo to the compressor you have - http://readerair.co.uk/compressors.htm Good luck - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net

Re: [MBZ] Does it work?

2007-10-04 Thread Loren Faeth
Whatever it was, it didn't work At 11:07 PM 10/3/2007, you wrote: Yeah, I know, I flunked, but I wanted to find out anyway. Craig --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 238 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
The compressor on your car is a R4 --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 4:41 AM Subject: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump? I have

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread Allan Streib
Can't help with your main question, but -- how do you go about flushing the lines? Something I want to do to mine; I want to convert from 134a back to R12. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a new Harrison A/C compressor from Rusty ready to go in an '83 240D.

Re: [MBZ] Does it work?

2007-10-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:33:19 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whatever it was, it didn't work It was Kaleb's email system with no postings last night. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

2007-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I am outraged! Outraged I tell you! --R OK Don wrote: Do we care? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7027460.stm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Does it work?

2007-10-04 Thread Allan Streib
Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah, I know, I flunked, but I wanted to find out anyway. Reminds me of a fortune cookie I got once: Either it doesn't work or it isn't needed. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread Jim Cathey
There is no information on whether this is a Harrison R-4 (four cylinder), A-6 (six cylinder), DA-6 (six cylinder), or V-5 (five cylinder) If your 123 is anything like mine, it's an R4. They're short but fat as the pistons are radially oriented. Think piston airplane. The others are all

[MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

2007-10-04 Thread OK Don
Do we care? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7027460.stm -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread Jim Cathey
Can't help with your main question, but -- how do you go about flushing the lines? Something I want to do to mine; I want to convert from 134a back to R12. It's a royal pain. Two times I've back-converted, but to HC refrigerant not R12 itself. For one I just washed out the compressor with

Re: [MBZ] OT: 5kW Chinese Genset

2007-10-04 Thread Jim Cathey
So, anybody electronical out there that's connected well enough to find some specs on a Chinese T2142 Dynamo Transistor? All I really need right now is a pinout, and its basic characteristics. With any luck the one I have is still good, but using the Fluke to suss out the pins isn't working too

Re: [MBZ] OT: 5kW Chinese Genset

2007-10-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, Jim. I'm sure that you found this, but:- http://iscsemi.cn/hot.asp www.szcanyi.com/showpic.asp?id=24 Made in China. (where else?) Fred Moir Lynn MA At 09:53 AM 10/4/2007, you wrote: So, anybody electronical out there that's connected well enough to find some specs on a Chinese T2142

Re: [MBZ] OT: 5kW Chinese Genset

2007-10-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
Jim C. http://pdf1.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/105045/SANYO/TT2142.html Fred Moir At 09:53 AM 10/4/2007, you wrote: So, anybody electronical out there that's connected well enough to find some specs on a Chinese T2142 Dynamo Transistor? All I really need right now is a pinout, and its

Re: [MBZ] Does it work?

2007-10-04 Thread Loren Faeth
Silence is golden At 08:47 AM 10/4/2007, you wrote: On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:33:19 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whatever it was, it didn't work It was Kaleb's email system with no postings last night. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

2007-10-04 Thread Loren Faeth
I think it should return to D-B, but they won't ask me. Daimler is a british car. Ya, I know, the German no-name company, formerly known as prince, er, Daimler Chrysler bought the rights to use Daimler, but the company still should be D-B. Then again maybe the no-name company should go

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread Harry Watkins
Gary, I can't help with your problem, but you may be able to help me. The compressor in my 81 240D is currently being held from falling by ropes (not in place). All the bolts are gone and I have no idea of even how many bolts or where they go. This was actually cooling until it fell out and may

[MBZ] T2142

2007-10-04 Thread Frederick W Moir
Jim. Hope this helps Fred http://pdf1.alldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/view/105045/SANYO/TT2142.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Harry Watkins wrote: As you go about your exchange, please keep me in mind for a tutorial when you finish. Ask him to measure and count the bolts as he reassembles it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 2:44:21 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a new Harrison A/C compressor from Rusty ready to go in an '83 240D. A tag says oil must be added but does not say how much or in which port it should be poured. You have an R4 as you

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
I sent you a PDF file that should answer your question. If the system is completely flushed, go by the total system capacity in the first section. -Robert archer wrote: I have a new Harrison A/C compressor from Rusty ready to go in an '83 240D. A tag says oil must be added but does

[MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Luther
WOW, I'm so far behind in the technology wave that I don't have a clue what PCI-express is. I've spent half the morning learning the tech advances of the last 2 1/2 years. Luther -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
I have no idea what you are talking about. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 12:00 PM Subject: [MBZ] PCI-express WOW, I'm so

[MBZ] Stealer loose 32OCDI oil cap

2007-10-04 Thread wilton strickland
Stealer left oil filler cap loose on my son's new 07 R320CDI coupla days ago. Engine comp., vehicle underside and rear dripping oil when he got home! Lucky, though, that he lost only ~ a quart. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] OT: 5kW Chinese Genset

2007-10-04 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] So, anybody electronical out there that's connected well enough to find some specs on a Chinese T2142 Dynamo Transistor? All I really need right now is a pinout, and its basic characteristics. With any luck the one I have is

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

2007-10-04 Thread archer
From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do we care? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7027460.stm Don't think I've ever seen anyone with a mustache like Benz has. How did he keep it out his beer stein? Wonder if anyone on the list could grow one like that? Gerry

Re: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump?

2007-10-04 Thread archer
I flushed an old Dodge and Mazda using a home made rig similar to the one in the Haynes A/C Manual which is available at Autozone. The flushing solvent is also obtainable there. I didn't have an air compressor then so I used a cheap pump-up garden sprayer to force the solvent through the

[MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)

2007-10-04 Thread Motikwa
Just ordered replacement starter for 300SD, and I cannot seem to find the job in manuals. Anybody know what job or even group # for this project, and especially any tips or thoughts from personal experience? Thanks, Steve ** See what's new at

Re: [MBZ] Stealer loose 32OCDI oil cap

2007-10-04 Thread Mitch Haley
wilton strickland wrote: Stealer left oil filler cap loose on my son's new 07 R320CDI coupla days ago. Engine comp., vehicle underside and rear dripping oil when he got home! Lucky, though, that he lost only ~ a quart. Do they still have oil absorbent sound encapsulation panels like the

Re: [MBZ] OT: 5kW Chinese Genset

2007-10-04 Thread archer
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] So, anybody electronical out there that's connected well enough to find some specs on a Chinese T2142 Dynamo Transistor? All I really need right now is a pinout, and its basic characteristics. With any luck the one I have is still good, but using the Fluke

Re: [MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)

2007-10-04 Thread Zoltan Finks
Hi Steve, I won't write too much, since my experience is only with the 4 cylinder diesel in my 240D, but I have a feeling the job may be similar overall. Basically I learned that the starter, once unbolted (and don't forget to unbolt the wires), should be dropped out the bottom of the car,

Re: [MBZ] Stealer loose 32OCDI oil cap

2007-10-04 Thread R A Bennell
Just rustproofing the undercarriage? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of wilton strickland Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 12:21 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Stealer loose 32OCDI oil cap Stealer left oil filler cap loose

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Luther
I wouldn't expect you to know PCI-express from AGP! :) Luther On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:16:13 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no idea what you are talking about. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Nope, have no clue --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] PCI-express I wouldn't expect you to know

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Euan
PCI-e supersedes PCI and is the latest alternative to AGP as the slot standard for video (and other?) cards in PCs. So today, when you're buying a video card for your PC, you have to check first whether your motherboard has PCI or PCI-e slots (if it's not an AGP model, that is). Only the

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

2007-10-04 Thread Loren Faeth
Haven't you heard of a mustache cup? They were popular in the 1890s or so, when mustaches of that sort were in style. I'm guessing the krauts had mustache steins. At 12:22 PM 10/4/2007, you wrote: From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do we care? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7027460.stm

Re: [MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 11:49:36 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just ordered replacement starter for 300SD, and I cannot seem to find the job in manuals. Anybody know what job or even group # for this project, and especially any tips or thoughts from

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Luther
PCI-e can transfer data at upto 4GB/s. PCI was about 100-133MB/s. Luther On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:55:06 -0500, Euan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PCI-e supersedes PCI and is the latest alternative to AGP as the slot standard for video (and other?) cards in PCs. So today, when you're buying a

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Wonko the Sane
However, it is still the same speed as PCI when rendering bacon fat. On 10/4/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can render your netporn much faster! --R Luther wrote: PCI-e can transfer data at upto 4GB/s. PCI was about 100-133MB/s. Luther -- LT Don

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas
You can render your netporn much faster! --R Luther wrote: PCI-e can transfer data at upto 4GB/s. PCI was about 100-133MB/s. Luther ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Luther
From what I read, it can handle 16 streams at the same time. Luther On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:04:09 -0500, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh man, PCIe ROCKS!!! Several times faster than AGP so its great for highpowered video cards. It can also be used for lots of other things like

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

2007-10-04 Thread archer
I forgot about mustache cups. I'd like to see one of us grow a Benz mustache and post the picture. Gerry - Haven't you heard of a mustache cup? They were popular in the 1890s or so, when mustaches of that sort were in style. I'm guessing the

Re: [MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)

2007-10-04 Thread Loren Faeth
ONE of our listers claims he can reach down over the fender and break these bolts loose using a stubby hex and a long box wrench! In my prime, I never could imagine doing that! I almost never go over the trans with extensions. On cars with hex bolts, I turn an offset box wrench backwards, so

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Oh man, PCIe ROCKS!!! Several times faster than AGP so its great for highpowered video cards. It can also be used for lots of other things like SCSI cards which will be a big boon to people trying to edit uncompressed HD video. In the past its been very easy to exceed the amount of data the PCI

Re: [MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)PULL those bolts!

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 2:16:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ONE of our listers claims he can reach down over the fender and break these bolts loose using a stubby hex and a long box wrench! In my prime, I never could imagine doing that! I almost

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Thats a loaded statement... Your other statement that PCI is 100-133MB/s is wrong too, its 100 or 133Mhz I have to check on what the actual maximum is but I know from experience you can do 300MB/s because thats 2 streams of uncompressed 1080i video. According to Wiki (which of course we know is

[MBZ] R4 compressor oil feed discussion, 3 pictures attached (about 120KB)

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
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Re: [MBZ] tips on replacing starter

2007-10-04 Thread David Bruckmann
Don't forget to disconnect the battery before starting. The heavy positive lead to the starter is live all the time; you don't want that to short against the block etc! D. -- Message: 5 Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2007 14:48:18 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] tips

[MBZ] tips on replacing starter (needed)

2007-10-04 Thread Glenn Brown
Steve, I also have not worked on an SD but did change the starter on my '84 300D a couple years ago and my experience was very similar to that elucidated by J. Friesen as my extensions reached back to about the center of the driveshaft in order to get proper fit and torque with a breaker bar. I

[MBZ] a car for luther

2007-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/car/439425067.html -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 94 E320, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250

[MBZ] a car for lt don

2007-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://siouxcity.craigslist.org/car/435437811.html -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 94 E320, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250

[MBZ] Tips on replacing starter

2007-10-04 Thread Dan Weeks
I have a 82 300SD, and what Brian and Jim say jibes with my memory. Getting the car up off the ground, having a long extension and perhaps a breaker bar are essential, as is cleaning out the internal hex bolts. Other than that, no big deal. Dan ___

[MBZ] '77 280SEL

2007-10-04 Thread Curt Raymond
Listers, Found a '77 280SEL on Craigslist. Picture looks like the 116 chassis which is my favorite and convieniently the wife likes 'em too. Any opinions on the 280? How much gas are we really talking about here? The ad reads Classic Mercedes, well maintained summer car, new tires and stereo,

Re: [MBZ] '77 280SEL

2007-10-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, its going to suck as much, if not more, gas than a 450SEL yet have quite a bit less power. Unleess this car is perfect, with no rust, good paint, good interior, and everything worked it might be worth that much. Other wise its worth $500 or less. Curt Raymond wrote: Listers, Found

Re: [MBZ] '77 280SEL

2007-10-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
The 280 is a double overhead cam 6 cylinder with a hemispherical combustion chamber. Mercedes went to the design to overcome the loss in horsepower caused by the Federal Government emission regulations drop in compression ratio. I've owned three, one 1975 carbureted and 2 1979 FI models. The

[MBZ] CAUTION!!! Re: tips on replacing starter (needed)

2007-10-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 4 Oct 2007 16:19:47 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would start by removing the ground cable, then the air cleaner assy. CAUTION: Remove the ground cable to the negative terminal of the battery first! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] '77 280SEL

2007-10-04 Thread Steve MacSween
on 10/4/07 21:47, Curt Raymond at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any opinions on the 280? How much gas are we really talking about here? In my experience many wrenches dislike that motor, most of all in North American form. Having driven one in Euro spec (with a stick in a 116, no less) I can attest

Re: [MBZ] PCI-express

2007-10-04 Thread Steve MacSween
Whew well now I feel a whole lot better. I don't understand half the new stuff but usually I've at least HEARD of it Mac on 10/4/07 13:16, Kaleb C. Striplin, work at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no idea what you are talking about. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO

Re: [MBZ] '77 280SEL

2007-10-04 Thread Michael Baker
When my wife's 78 280SE was totaled it was like losing a family member. If you don't buy it, I will. Where is it by the way? Michael At 07:12 PM 10/4/2007, you wrote: The 280 is a double overhead cam 6 cylinder with a hemispherical combustion chamber. Mercedes went to the design to overcome the

Re: [MBZ] '77 280SEL

2007-10-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Was there a 6 cyl SEL, or would this be a SE? BTW, according to my insurance company, I own a 1986 190 DSL (that's the 2.3-16, not the 190D, as the serial number comes up on Farm Bureau's computer) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] '77 280SEL

2007-10-04 Thread Tom Hargrave
The 6 cylinder 280 SEL was not sold in this country by Mercedes but there are quite a few grey market cars around. They look much nicer than the USA spec'd model because the bumpers actually look normal on the car. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] OT: 5kW Chinese Genset

2007-10-04 Thread Jim Cathey
Thanks, guys! I was only finding places that I needed to be a paid subscriber to, don't know how I missed alldata. The part resembles what I originally thought it was. So I don't yet understand the circuit, more thought required. FYI, that T2142 looks an awful lot like it might work as a

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

2007-10-04 Thread Redghost
I have one. Use it as often as I do not want too feel like straining stuff through the baleen clay On 4 Oct 2007, at 12:48, Loren Faeth wrote: Haven't you heard of a mustache cup? They were popular in the 1890s or so, when mustaches of that sort were in style. I'm guessing the krauts

Re: [MBZ] R4 compressor oil feed discussion, 3 pictures attached (about 120KB)

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 3:09:22 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Note the raised boss on the bearing cover which denotes the oil feed passage down to the front seal. the X should mark this location but some compressors did not have an X at all. You

Re: [MBZ] CAUTION!!! Re: tips on replacing starter /ground = negative

2007-10-04 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 10/4/2007 8:12:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would start by removing the ground cable, then the air cleaner assy. CAUTION: Remove the ground cable to the negative terminal of the battery first! Yes, Craig, I was thinking I should