Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-28 Thread Zoltan Finks
Are we talking about a 190D or a 300D with the 2.5 turbo? Brian On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 6:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see it got the 104 in 1990 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The dude shows up at the house a little while ago in the super clean 88 or 89 300CE. It still

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake identification)

2008-03-28 Thread Zoltan Finks
Cool. Here's another snake rhyme: Red next to black, friend of Jack. Red next to yellow, kills a fellow. This is the difference between a Coral snake and a, hmm, I forget - King snake?? Please, don't trust this with your life, I could have it wrong. Brian Crocodile Hunter, you are missed. On

[MBZ] 240D model Year Question

2008-03-28 Thread LarryT
Hi There, For a long time I thought the last year for the 240D was 1983 with the W201 replacing it s a 84 model - but I have seen a listing for a 85 240D in Craigs and I have a oil analysis customer who also says he has a 85 240D. Are these people just wrong when they say 1985 240D and my

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its the black with tan interior one that currently runs Luther wrote: which one? I kinda fancy the black w/tan interior Luther On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:15:51 -0600, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Edmunds older cars - Private party is $2300, dealer retail is $3600, and the 2.5 turbo

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
124 Zoltan Finks wrote: Are we talking about a 190D or a 300D with the 2.5 turbo? Brian On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 6:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see it got the 104 in 1990 Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: The dude shows up at the house a little while ago in the super

Re: [MBZ] 240D model Year Question

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its a euro model LarryT wrote: Hi There, For a long time I thought the last year for the 240D was 1983 with the W201 replacing it s a 84 model - but I have seen a listing for a 85 240D in Craigs and I have a oil analysis customer who also says he has a 85 240D. Are these people just

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake

2008-03-28 Thread Sunny Letot
The coral snake is NOT a pit viper, but its bite will still kill you quite dead. Those of us growing up here in Texas learned these lessons early. Well, there were those who didn't...but they're mostly no longer in the gene pool. Think -- PIT viper. Wonder why? 'Cause it has pits on

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-28 Thread Curt Raymond
You're from Maine and never saw anybody do that? My uncle does it every year. He had to give up his Dakota not because it rusted out but he didn't want to put a third clutch in at 350,000 miles. -Curt Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:20:33 -0700 (PDT) From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-28 Thread Allan Streib
Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Doubt it. When I was in Sweden 20 years ago it was hard to find any car on the roads older than about 10 years old. They have draconian inspection laws, Absolutely true, I had forgotten about that. For example (thinking of Denmark), rust perforation (of

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
You should think about the disintegrating polar ice caps if you really want to worry about something... Or mix up a pitcher of pomegranate martinis and watch the Nationals baseball team kick b*tt on opening night and the rest of the season in their glorious new ballpark... On Thu, Mar 27, 2008

Re: [MBZ] WW2 escape tunnel

2008-03-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
I bought the R26 for $250 and sold it at the end of the college year for $290. I also could have picked up a pristine 1948 Cadillac convertible for $400, but who had that much money then? The BMW has appreciated probably 10 fold (?) and the Caddy at least 25-fold since then (1967). woulds,

Re: [MBZ] CL V12 Coupe

2008-03-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not to mention the W111 coupe On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 3:38 PM, David Bruckmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The V-12 engine is ALL the charm. IMHO, the 600SEC is one of the ugliest, most hulkingly misproportioned MBs ever produced. It is a visual insult compared to the beautiful W126 coupe

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
We had some around the D.C. suburbs before the developers bulldozed their habitat, but the ones I saw were about the dia. of a pencil. This one seems awfully thick. Hope you didn't kill it... On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 7:40 PM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther - musician - snake charmer.

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake

2008-03-28 Thread andrew strasfogel
Coral snakes were endemic in Fiji but no one ever died from getting bitten because they DO NOT BITE - ever. Or so they told me... On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 8:41 AM, Sunny Letot [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The coral snake is NOT a pit viper, but its bite will still kill you quite dead. Those of us

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-28 Thread LWB250
I never said I was from Maine.or were you referring to someone else? I'm a Hoosier by birth. Dan Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You're from Maine and never saw anybody do that? My uncle does it every year. He had to give up his Dakota not because it rusted out but he

[MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Rolf
Twin turbo + supercharger compounded = 5 bar. Makes you wonder what they have holding the head on? pics @ http://superturbodiesel.com/std/topic54.html Here is some of the other projects they have over there : http://www.rodionenkin.de/mbdt/dieseltuning-mb.htm You have to admit they are doing

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Rolf wrote: Twin turbo + supercharger compounded = 5 bar. Makes you wonder what they have holding the head on? pics @ http://superturbodiesel.com/std/topic54.html I just love the warm air intakes that the Finns use. Of course, their summer is about one month long, and feels like May or June

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Twin turbo + supercharger compounded = 5 bar. Makes you wonder what they have holding the head on? Prayer? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

[MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
http://omaha.craigslist.org/car/621358003.html A little pricey if you ask me, but if the mileage is correct it could be worth it. Donald Snook, is this your next car ? Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: http://omaha.craigslist.org/car/621358003.html The little old lady who didn't drive much drove it 65k in 8 years, then the 2nd owner drove it 10k in 7 years? I wonder if he had an instrument failure and had the replacement set to 10k over the number on the title from 2001.

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Tom Hargrave
You can make a lot of horsepower with just about anything if you limited it to 5 seconds. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 9:50 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Another use for Diesel fuel

2008-03-28 Thread E M
Rust perforation will fail you here too. Ed 300E On 28/03/2008, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Doubt it. When I was in Sweden 20 years ago it was hard to find any car on the roads older than about 10 years old. They have draconian inspection

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread John Robbins
Tom Hargrave wrote: You can make a lot of horsepower with just about anything if you limited it to 5 seconds. OT, but have you gotten my emails offlist? John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] 10k over the number on the title from 2001

2008-03-28 Thread Glenn Brown
Don't be surprised that this sort of thing actually happens occasionally. As an example, I'm getting ready to do the annual Spring oil change in my SL and checked my oil change log and found that I've only put 330 mi. on the car since the last oil change. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Rolf
I believe this is taking in air from the hood where the battery is through the sound wall in a w124 making it a cold intake assuming they have louvered the hood or something. Who knows. Its crazy stuff. -Rolf Mitch Haley wrote: Rolf wrote: Twin turbo + supercharger compounded = 5 bar.

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Zeitgeist
Diesels are slow and smelly--why bother? ___ 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 delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread John Robbins
Zeitgeist wrote: Diesels are slow and smelly--why bother? Why the hate? ___ 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 delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread pm7088
Calculated horsepower (unable to measure) oh a Fuel Dragster is 8000. Life expectance is 4.3 seconds, than the pistons melt, often a rod makes a hasty exit thru the side of the block. 45 minutes allowed to rebuild and run again, most teams do it in 32 minutes. My sport {Obviously a

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Zeitgeist
love--nuthin but love On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 8:28 AM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zeitgeist wrote: Diesels are slow and smelly--why bother? Why the hate? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Donald Snook
Rick wrote: A little pricey if you ask me, but if the mileage is correct it could be worth it. Donald Snook, is this your next car ? Not until i sell my Explorer. But, it could be nice car if the mileage is correct. I have never seen a 93. I guess this is the 2.5. I assume a 93 has a

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: Zeitgeist wrote: Diesels are slow and smelly--why bother? Why the hate? You took Casey's bait: http://www.w124performance.com/images/SuperTurbo/Zeitgeist/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: I have never seen a 93. I guess this is the 2.5. I assume a 93 has a 2.5, but I have never seen one. Did the 94-95 have the 3.0 six cylinder? 87: OM603, 3.0, I-6 90-93: OM602, 2.5, I-5 94-95: OM606, 3.0, I-6 24v, non turbo ___

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Zeitgeist
Gawd, that reminds me of the pics sitting in my camera that I need to send to Dave. Most of the stuff he has up there is about four years old and way way outdated. Embarrassing... ; ( On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 8:35 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You took Casey's bait:

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: You took Casey's bait: http://www.w124performance.com/images/SuperTurbo/Zeitgeist/ I knew... I think he doesn't want to lose the fastest wagon in the USA claim. ;) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: I knew... I think he doesn't want to lose the fastest wagon in the USA claim. ;) How many boosted S124s are there? Casey has one, and last I knew Mauri had one. Seems like Mauri was pulling close to 400hp without major smoke. He didn't seem to like the blots out the sun

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Allan Streib
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: So, is it worth it to drive the diesel over the gas car. It might be only becuase if I drive for work, I get reimbursed and a 124 diesel gets great highway mileage. But, in general it looks like a wash. My thinking, unsupported by any hard evidence, is

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: How many boosted S124s are there? Casey has one, and last I knew Mauri had one. Seems like Mauri was pulling close to 400hp without major smoke. He didn't seem to like the blots out the sun exhaust that some put out. I'd settle for a light haze, like my friend's stock 2001

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Zeitgeist
I suspect the quickest S124 in the states is the one owned by Neil, with the C36 engine. The same one that's highlighted in the 124 Owner's Bible. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread John Robbins
Zeitgeist wrote: I suspect the quickest S124 in the states is the one owned by Neil, with the C36 engine. The same one that's highlighted in the 124 Owner's Bible. S124 diesel then ;) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-28 Thread Luther
The one from LR with the bad engine and tranny? On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:29:20 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its the black with tan interior one that currently runs Luther wrote: which one? I kinda fancy the black w/tan interior Luther On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:15:51

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Luther
I like this one the best. http://www.rodionenkin.de/mbdt/w124603-3.htm On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:01:03 -0600, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Twin turbo + supercharger compounded = 5 bar. Makes you wonder what they have holding the head on? pics @ http://superturbodiesel.com/std/topic54.html

[MBZ] AMG C32 diff for 124?

2008-03-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Apropos of the recent discussion here about limited slip options for the 124, somebody in Portland is selling some parts from a 2002 C32 including the diff: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/619678693.html Of course this makes me wonder if this would fit a 124, considering that there's a lot

[MBZ] Re 240D model Year Question

2008-03-28 Thread Van Cleve
Larry T, Knew I saw that name someplace, its me, your new oil analysis customer. I just got done getting an email off to you when I stopped by here to have a look see and what do I see on the first post. And here I tried to steer you over to Dieselshop :-) My car is in fact a Euro, five

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-28 Thread Rich Thomas
Door #2 Bob, without the baseball please. What did the polar bears do when Greenland was green, and the Vikings were farming there? --R andrew strasfogel wrote: You should think about the disintegrating polar ice caps if you really want to worry about something... Or mix up a pitcher of

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Luther wrote: I like this one the best. http://www.rodionenkin.de/mbdt/w124603-3.htm I like the OM605 in a W201 best. Mainly because I have a 201 and a 602, and I'd love to get my hands on the parts to convert it to a 605. http://www.rodionenkin.de/mbdt/w201605.htm

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-28 Thread R A Bennell
My guess, is that the bears ate Vikings. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 12:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Duh weather Door #2 Bob, without the baseball please. What

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-28 Thread PM7088
bt Wrong Only in Greenbay Pete -- Original message -- From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] My guess, is that the bears ate Vikings. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-28 Thread R A Bennell
Wouldn't that more likely happen in the windy city? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 1:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Duh weather bt Wrong Only in

[MBZ] Singleton's

2008-03-28 Thread Bill R
Don - We are heading out to Singleton's at Mayport tonight for some fish. We'll think of you, and eat a hushpuppy in your honor. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 300k miles ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's

2008-03-28 Thread Rusty Cullens
Damn, I really like that place. I'll be there in May. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 4:12 PM Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] The Finns have a new super turbo

2008-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
If you've never seen a Pro fuel meet, go to a Friday or Sturday qualifing session, bring ear plugs! Pete Fridays nights are best IMHO. Noise, smoke AND fire. It's a primal guy thing... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] Another Benz For Kaleb

2008-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/car/622054549.html $850 is more than $500 though... Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] two better than one?

2008-03-28 Thread RELNGSON
Roger, I would think you, as a pilot, would appreciate the redundancy. The difference being that when one system fails in the V12, the six cylinders on the other side probably make it a wee bit rough before the thing shakes itself to death like a wet dog. RLE ** Create a

Re: [MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-28 Thread Luther
Maybe the polar bears were grizzlies then? Luther On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:51:55 -0600, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Door #2 Bob, without the baseball please. What did the polar bears do when Greenland was green, and the Vikings were farming there? --R andrew strasfogel wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kevin Kraly
How's the comfort level and overall satisfaction of owning and driving a W124 Diesel compared to the Expedition? That would make all the difference to me. Another thought is that the maintenance on the Mercedes may be a bit more simply since it's older. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Dave H...
My opinion only!!! The expedition is an over rated boat. A 124 is comfort, dependability and economy. Dave H... -- From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 5:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread John Robbins
Kevin Kraly wrote: Another thought is that the maintenance on the Mercedes may be a bit more simply since it's older. Simpler yes, but there might be more of it. Pick your poison. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

[MBZ] Car For Mitch Haley

2008-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-mercedes-benz-190d-bad-transmission-motor-good_W0QQitemZ290218117617QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6328QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] This Is Certainly Red

2008-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-MERCEDES-300CD-TURBO-115K-DOCUMENTD-SOUTHERN-MILES_W0QQitemZ290217091540QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] This Is Certainly Red

2008-03-28 Thread Rolf
Red valve cover a standard OEM upgrade? I think not. Rick Knoble wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-MERCEDES-300CD-TURBO-115K-DOCUMENTD-SOUTHERN-MILES_W0QQitemZ290217091540QQihZ019QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87

[MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-28 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Bill, Rusty: Did not think ANYBODY on this list knew of Singleton's Seafood Shack in Mayport! (BTW, my friend with the 91 350SDL maybe for sale is right on Palmer Street, accross from Sigleton's) obligitory MB content Another nice place down the street is Safe Harbor Seafood Coright where

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....

2008-03-28 Thread MG
Did it have round pupils in the eyes or slitted up and down? It's larger then any copperhead that I've heard of. Looks more like a brown rat snake to me. Manfred Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:03:17 -0600 From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] Copperhead, just ever so slightly poisonous

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake, identification)

2008-03-28 Thread MG
I think that might be round eyes, safe and pointed eyes, dead. Course if you're that close you better have a good hold on it. Manfred Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:07:22 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Round face, safe. Pointed face, dead. You don't grow up in WV without learning

[MBZ] Starter system

2008-03-28 Thread Fmiser
My 240D didn't start right yesterday. I made half a dozen stops on a 300+ mile drive. A few of the stops were short (30 minute), and two of them were more than 3 hours. At the first short stop, when I turned the key to start the engine, the solenoid made one click - but the starter didn't turn.

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch Haley

2008-03-28 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Somebody really wants this unique car.. 8 cylinder MB 190D That's rare!!! Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Mar 28, 2008, at 2:31 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-mercedes-benz-190d-bad- transmission-motor-

Re: [MBZ] Starter system

2008-03-28 Thread Peter Frederick
You need a properly rebuilt or new starter, not one with new bushings and a turned commutator. The windings aquire high resistance with age, compounded by further resistance increase when they are hot, with the result that the starter will be pulling something like 2000A and not spinning

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's

2008-03-28 Thread LWB250
Just got back from sushi and a couple of Sapporos. Yum. Dan --- Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don - We are heading out to Singleton's at Mayport tonight for some fish. We'll think of you, and eat a hushpuppy in your honor. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 300k miles

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats not really too much money if its as described Rick Knoble wrote: http://omaha.craigslist.org/car/621358003.html A little pricey if you ask me, but if the mileage is correct it could be worth it. Donald Snook, is this your next car ? Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Except you will get 32-33mpg in a 2.5 turbo, at least thats what I get on mine, that Im probably fixing to sell in order to buy another interesting car. Except my 2.5 turbo will be quite a bit cheaper than this one. Donald Snook wrote: Rick wrote: A little pricey if you ask me, but if the

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So thats approx 1400 a year in fuel. Donald Snook wrote: Rick wrote: A little pricey if you ask me, but if the mileage is correct it could be worth it. Donald Snook, is this your next car ? Not until i sell my Explorer. But, it could be nice car if the mileage is correct. I have

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no diesel in 94 in the US Mitch Haley wrote: Donald Snook wrote: I have never seen a 93. I guess this is the 2.5. I assume a 93 has a 2.5, but I have never seen one. Did the 94-95 have the 3.0 six cylinder? 87: OM603, 3.0, I-6 90-93: OM602, 2.5, I-5 94-95: OM606, 3.0, I-6 24v, non

Re: [MBZ] really clean 88 or 89 300CE

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
No, different one. Luther wrote: The one from LR with the bad engine and tranny? On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:29:20 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its the black with tan interior one that currently runs Luther wrote: which one? I kinda fancy the black w/tan interior

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch Haley

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
I'll have to do something about that. I've got a 190 turbo with good tranny. That one's about 15-20 miles from me. I wonder if there was a buy it now price before somebody bid on it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's

2008-03-28 Thread Bill R
They are still doing a good business. I picked up my wife from work at 4:50 and we got there ahead of the crowd. It took us longer to get out of the door than it did to get in and seated. $47 [including tip] for two with no alcohol - clams and shrimp and one slice of peanut butter pie. Very

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-28 Thread Bill R
Don't know about Rusty's impending visit, but I'm here in town because I like to stay near my wife and home most of the time. :=) BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ANGELO GIAIMO Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 6:08 PM To:

[MBZ] Duh weather

2008-03-28 Thread wilton strickland
When I was in a Viking village (Leif Ericson's home) in southern Greenland in Summer of 1978, there was lots of green grass all around; I also saw a heavy tractor-pulled plow sitting on a crate outside the government-run store awaiting pickup by a farmer. I was amazed to see such a plow in

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch Haley

2008-03-28 Thread Rick Knoble
I'll have to do something about that. I've got a 190 turbo with good tranny. That one's about 15-20 miles from me. I wonder if there was a buy it now price before somebody bid on it? That is why I posted it. You can probably go look at it, flash some cash and make a deal. If it doesn't go

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-28 Thread Bill R
I doubt if I will be able to afford another car at my current rate of house and car repairs, but do let me know if he decides to sell. We wondered about Safe Harbor [gee, a fancy place] on the way by. There was a Sun Cruise Casino ship docked there when we passed. I'm writing down Gene's and

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's

2008-03-28 Thread Bill R
Give me a call or send an email and I'll join you for lunch .. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 4:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Singleton's Damn, I really like that

[MBZ] OT - another use for duct tape

2008-03-28 Thread wilton strickland
During one of my B-52 missions to Hanoi during Linebacker II in Dec '72, I overheard John Dalton, a B-52 pilot, report that they had been hit by SAM (missile) shrapnel in their target area near Hanoi. He said the aircraft was flying reasonably well, but he made a precautionary landing at an

Re: [MBZ] Starter system

2008-03-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Is it normal for a hot engine to require 5 times more current through the starter? That is the beauty of using a clamp-on DC ammeter to help diagnose. Gets rid of all the is-it-OK-or-not wonderings because you only measure voltage. You measure the current and compare to the baseline, and if

Re: [MBZ] Starter system

2008-03-28 Thread Jim Cathey
current is way out of line it _has_ to be the starter. And by out of line, I mean high. If low, it could also be the battery or cabling. Voltmeter time. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-28 Thread Bill R
Angelo - I am almost positive that this is a spot highly recommended to me by friends. I called for reservations and discovered it had closed. Too much road construction in the area, I think. At any rate, call before you head out there. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] OT: Welders (again)

2008-03-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Tomorrow I'm scheduled to go look at a Linde UCC-305 TIG that is offered for $300. Around 35 cents/lb! Supposedly complete, though minus cooling tank, but has a problem striking and keeping an arc. The HF is supposed to be just fine. Rated 2-305 amps, AC/DC, stick and/or TIG. With any luck

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-28 Thread Wonko the Sane
You would be correct -- and it was my recommendation. I still miss being able to go there. On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 7:40 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Angelo - I am almost positive that this is a spot highly recommended to me by friends. I called for reservations and discovered it had

[MBZ] A REAL antique MB ...

2008-03-28 Thread Bill R
I didn't even know they make a 560SEL way back then. http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/car/621880419.html 1896 Mercedes- Benz S-Class 560 SEL - $5500 BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's

2008-03-28 Thread Wonko the Sane
I sure do miss that place. Is the front porch still full of neighborhood cats? On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 6:45 PM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are still doing a good business. I picked up my wife from work at 4:50 and we got there ahead of the crowd. It took us longer to get out of

Re: [MBZ] Starter system

2008-03-28 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Fri, 28 Mar 2008 17:34:53 -0700, Jim wrote: Is it normal for a hot engine to require 5 times more current through the starter? That is the beauty of using a clamp-on DC ammeter to help diagnose. I know... But I don't have one - yet. From your experience, is it normal for

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's

2008-03-28 Thread Bill R
I only saw about 5 around the front and side. Two on the lower part of the entrance railing - and a sign telling you not to touch them. I'm happy to list you as a friend, along with three others in my breakfast group who had the same suggestion. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

[MBZ] What engineers do when they retire

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Re: [MBZ] What engineers do when they retire

2008-03-28 Thread OK Don
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[MBZ] off topic -- my grandmother's old building in new york

2008-03-28 Thread Gary Hurst
not that anyone could possibly care, but i'm ecstatic to have actually located a picture of it http://vacation.new-york-apartment.com/en/descriptionbig/3015599-B13/#imgbig it's the building with ancient wooden water tower on the roof. she died in 1971 and i suspect her apartment sold somewhere

[MBZ] Carfax, anyone?

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] Carfax, anyone?

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] OT - another use for duct tape

2008-03-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I had a girlfriend in college whose dad had retired from being a navigator on B52s, flying alert up around the North Pole, and alluded to planes returning from missions with holes like that in their tails, put there by them Rooshans pointing out where the boundaries lay. --R wilton strickland

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welders (again)

2008-03-28 Thread Rich Thomas
The copper in it is probably worth near that. --R Jim Cathey wrote: Tomorrow I'm scheduled to go look at a Linde UCC-305 TIG that is offered for $300. Around 35 cents/lb! Supposedly complete, though minus cooling tank, but has a problem striking and keeping an arc. The HF is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welders (again)

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: The copper in it is probably worth near that. Pure copper is $3.83 a pound. Not sure what recyclers pay. http://quotes.ino.com/exchanges/futboard/ I was looking forward to the Jim Cathey transformer rewinding project, too bad he claims he's not going to go that far.

Re: [MBZ] Starter system

2008-03-28 Thread Jim Cathey
I know... But I don't have one - yet. From your experience, is it normal for a hot engine to draw more current? I have very little actual experience at this. It's something I'm using now, now that I have the clamp. What is normal current draw for a OM616/OM617 starter? I've measured a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Welders (again)

2008-03-28 Thread Jim Cathey
The copper in it is probably worth near that. I heard a rumor that this monster (Linde UCC-305) was actually wound with aluminum. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] off topic -- my grandmother's old building in new york

2008-03-28 Thread Robert Rentfro
I think it's cool. I'd live there in a second. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 7:23 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] off topic -- my grandmother's old building in

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