[MBZ] 220D Head Removal

Hi All, I am trying to remove the head on the 72 220D (long story why).  Everything is out and loose but the timing chain tensioner rail is interfering with the head.  It looks like the rail is every bit as wide as the slot in the head.  Do I need to remove the tensioner rail (and how is that

Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia

Not sure how small, never had one apart! Maybe 6 Rollers?? They make point contact so the load must be impressive. This info was shared with me by the operations manager of a large Concrete company I was doing some material evaluation for. I was only there as a temp for 2 years, being a 30

Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia, Don't Read if you so desire

I guess. It would seem to me that the bearing surfaces in a car have 2 through hardened surfaces in contact and they would be very difficult to damage. The Hoop around the drum on a mixer mus not be heat treated. If it were, it would crack when they welded it on. I THINK. Pete Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia, Don't Read if you so desire

If I was smart, I'd be rich. I'm neither! Pete harry watkins wrote: Pete That was exactly what I thought, but I didn't want to show off too early. I just sat back and giggled at the wild guesses but would have posted the answer within two or three years if no one else guessed right. You

Re: [MBZ] W123 stuff for sale.

I will check. -Rolf Rich Thomas wrote: Is that 126 steering gear box tight? --R Rolf Martin-Hoster wrote: Some other things are on here that are not listed previously. If you see something not listed email me directly (rolf at winmutt dot com) and well work something out.

Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia

strength is in compression. NK -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090807/a993877b/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia

Yes, of course, hold the upper and lower flanges in place, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia, Don't Read if you so desire

I guess. It would seem to me that the bearing surfaces in a car have 2 through hardened surfaces in contact and they would be very difficult to Time and tiny little hammers! The pivot bearing on the 60X belt tensioner doesn't last long, even though it's a monster double race job. That's

Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia, Don't Read if you so desire

I'm gonna try to be nice. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 5:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia, Don't Read if you so desire If

Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia, Don't Read if you so desire

Yep. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 11:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia,Don't Read if you so desire Pete That was

Re: [MBZ] 220D Head Removal

I am trying to remove the head on the 72 220D (long story why).  Everything is out and loose but the timing chain tensioner rail is interfering with the head.  It looks like the rail is every bit as wide as the slot in the head.  Do I need to remove the tensioner rail (and how is that done),

Re: [MBZ] Electrical Temp Problem? 1990 (not 1190) 350 SDL....

You saying the brandy-new sending unit may be drifting? It's possible, but a contact quality (wiring) problem might be contributing. The gauge itself is pretty reliable. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

check the reviewers and enthusiasts websites, and look at how much higher the incidence of repair and cost of repair is for the auto as compared to the manual trans. Cause? Or effect? How many people that want an automatic transmission are looking for an A-B adapter and thus tend to

Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia, Don't Read if you so desire

Jim Cathey wrote: Time and tiny little hammers! The pivot bearing on the 60X belt tensioner doesn't last long, even though it's a monster double race job. That's because it just rocks back and forth a tiny bit. Take one of those out and it's got huge 'notches' in it after a fairly short

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

On our rural roads it appears that the trees jump out into the roads to lure unsuspecting drivers into collisions. At least that is what some people seem to think, and believe we should build a 4 lane high-speed toll road that does not have trees. --R Jim Cathey wrote: check the

[MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION WAGON--MERCEDES (MARIETTA / KENNESAW) $2000]

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1309358625.html Its got some issues but I bet it could end up super nice. To bad its a non turbo... -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION WAGON--MERCEDES (MARIETTA / KENNESAW)$2000]

Somebody better snap it up. Wilton - Original Message - From: winmutt r...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 9:43 AM Subject: [MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION WAGON--MERCEDES (MARIETTA / KENNESAW)$2000]

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION WAGON--MERCEDES (MARIETTA / KENNESAW) $2000]

winmutt wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1309358625.html Would a car that was left outside for one year have oxidized paint, or has somebody understated the time it spent outside of the garage? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION WAGON--MERCEDES (MARIETTA / KENNESAW) $2000]

Vac pump rebuild and yer good to go. Offer him $1500, take an hour (I can do it in 30 min now!) and $30 for the diaphragm kit and have a great car. --R winmutt wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1309358625.html Its got some issues but I bet it could end up super nice. To bad its a

Re: [MBZ] Answer for O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia, Don't Read if you so desire

Thanks Peter. I never knew that [or a lot of other stuff about concrete. Interesting. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter T. Arnold Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 8:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION WAGON--MERCEDES (MARIETTA / KENNESAW) $2000]

Yes, especially if sitting there unused, unwashed, unwaxed and in the GA weather/sun. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 9:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION WAGON--MERCEDES (MARIETTA / KENNESAW) $2000]

In Atlanta, yes. Hot sunny rain, humidity etc etc. --R Mitch Haley wrote: winmutt wrote: http://atlanta.craigslist.org/cto/1309358625.html Would a car that was left outside for one year have oxidized paint, or has somebody understated the time it spent outside of the garage? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] O/T - How is the dome home coming??

Hi Manfred - Have not seen too many emails from you of late. My system has been a bit screwed up [the remailer's anyway], so I might have missed some. How goes the construction? Ready for a Hawthorne-Dome-Home-Q and aerobatic demonstration anytime soon? BillR

Re: [MBZ] [Fwd: '79 300TD STATION WAGON--MERCEDES (MARIETTA / KENNESAW) $2000]

For one year? Not if id had a good wax on it before. Sounds to me like this car is a cream puff in the making. I'd be happy to look at it if anyone is seriosly interested. Considering the SLS seems to be working just fine I'd imagine the rest of the car is in decent or better condition.

[MBZ] [Fwd: 83 Mercedes 240D (Lithonia) $400]

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Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia

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[MBZ] Rebuild a steering box?

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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300 Diesel * - $5000

I think both of those numbers are wrong. My '87 190D can cruise all day long at over 100mph without a problem other than bad fuel economy! 10 seconds 0-60 is really slow IMHO. My 190D feels almost as fast as my '87 740 Turbo which was advertised to do 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. Both have a curb

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300 Diesel * - $5000

tyler wrote: I think both of those numbers are wrong. My '87 190D can cruise all day long at over 100mph without a problem other than bad fuel economy! 10 seconds 0-60 is really slow IMHO. My 190D feels almost as fast as my '87 740 Turbo which was advertised to do 0-60 in 6.7 seconds. Both

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300 Diesel * - $5000

On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 10:47 AM, tylercasi...@usermail.com wrote: I think both of those numbers are wrong. My '87 190D can cruise all day long at over 100mph without a problem other than bad fuel economy! Yeah, like I said, Barrett's book is not particularly reliable, to put it kindly. Maybe

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300 Diesel * - $5000

Ok, now I really need to weigh mine! We are only talking 200lbs, so it probably has to do with the trim level. Although mine is a 190D turbo, it is fairly bottom of the line as far as extra options like electric seats, etc. My Volvo 740 Turbo is slightly larger than a W124, and I was amazed

[MBZ] Mirror madness

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Re: [MBZ] O/T - How is the dome home coming??

Haven't been writing too much. Mostly by the time I get around to reading something it's already been answered days ago. Not anywhere near finished though I do have the cupola on now so at least it doesn't rain in anymore. Now if I could only get the finish concrete done on the outside I could

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

. There will be a next time since theres no way I could clear all the rust, hopefully I've bought a year or two though. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090807/51f85a6f

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

I could clear all the rust, hopefully I've bought a year or two though. -Curt -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090807/51f85a6f/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] O/T - How is the dome home coming??

At least you have a nice place to stay while you are working on the palace. Doing it with your own hands is good too. I've not attempted more than some remodeling and installing a bathroom and septic system for it [though I did have the tank installed, I dug the drain field by hand]. You'll look

Re: [MBZ] Palomino and blue W123 interior stuff

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[MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

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Re: [MBZ] Come on Andrew, let's get that garage built

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Re: [MBZ] Come on Andrew, let's get that garage built

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Re: [MBZ] turning or....

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[MBZ] Concrete

Until it's set in concrete! Enough already! Fred Moir Lynn MA Remember diesel? I'm still 100% sure I've seen a concrete truck driving without the drum turning because I'm sure I thought thats interesting, theres a concrete truck driving without the drum turning, you don't see that

[MBZ] mercedes for sale in Illinois

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Re: [MBZ] Concrete

OK -- Why do concrete slabs have heavy, welded wire fabric (WWF) in them; or even fiberglass strands mixed into some? Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 4:29 PM

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

Wilton-Is it manual (like old 204D) or electric? Thanks, Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI--- --Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

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Re: [MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

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Re: [MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

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Re: [MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300 Diesel * - $5000

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[MBZ] Best wax?

My '83 240D needs waxing. I know a very good detailer and I want to use Griotts or something similar in order to get the longest lasting job. It has been an inside car all its life and I don't believe there is any oxidation since recent body work (due to a parking lot scrape) can't be found. I

Re: [MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

. odo and flashers do work. BillR -- OK Don Pair of W124 300D 2.5 Turbos -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090807/ad1b45f9/attachment.html

[MBZ] OT netbooks

I had one of my employees laptop go down today, so I went by staples and bought one of these Acer netbooks as they call it, for $299. It only weights about 2 lbs and its got a 160gb hard drive and 1 gig of ram. WOW, I cant believe how nice these little computers are. This is going to be

Re: [MBZ] OT netbooks

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Re: [MBZ] OT netbooks

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Re: [MBZ] Concrete

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Re: [MBZ] OT netbooks

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Re: [MBZ] OT netbooks

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Re: [MBZ] Concrete

wire fabric (WWF) in them; or even fiberglass strands mixed into some? Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090807/08a9bdd7/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] mirror madness

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Re: [MBZ] mirror madness

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[MBZ] OT: Appropriate fee for showing a car

Gentlemen, thank for your thoughts on this matter. I am thinking now I will offer the mechanic in town $50 for two weeks of exposure of my car on his lot and 10% if it sells. He has familiarity with the car - he has been doing the annual inspections - so his opinion might be

Re: [MBZ] OT: Appropriate fee for showing a car

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Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

3M Show Car Wax. Don't waste your money on all the carnuba claims. This is from someone known to many as the Mercedes Martha Stewart, so take the advice seriously. Dan --- On Fri, 8/7/09, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Best wax?

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

Thanks, Dan. Gerry 3M Show Car Wax. Don't waste your money on all the carnuba claims. This is from someone known to many as the Mercedes Martha Stewart, so take the advice seriously. Dan My '83 240D needs waxing. I know a very good detailer and I want to use Griotts or something similar in

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

There is actually a process you want to go through from the start to get the best protection on your finish. It takes a good day or two to do it all, but it's really a once a year (or two) thing, with regular waxings to maintain the finish. Mach sure you get a random orbit buffer and some

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

I forgot I documented all of this on my web site. It starts at: http://penoff.com/Detailing1.html Dan/Martha --- On Fri, 8/7/09, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: archer arche...@embarqmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best wax? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Concrete

On Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:43:53 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: OK -- Why do concrete slabs have heavy, welded wire fabric (WWF) in them; or even fiberglass strands mixed into some? Because the wire or fiberglass is good in tension and takes up the load from the concrete when the slab is in

Re: [MBZ] 220D Head Removal

There is a bolt pin done by the crank balancer that holds the rail in place. Screw a bolt into it (or use the fancy Benz tool if you can locate one) and pull the pin out to release the rail. You will need to align the slot in the balancer with the pin to pull it. You CAN get the head off

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

Outline the process? Luther LWB250 wrote: There is actually a process you want to go through from the start to get the best protection on your finish. It takes a good day or two to do it all, but it's really a once a year (or two) thing, with regular waxings to maintain the finish. Mach

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

I've read all of that. How do you reinstall the trunk badges? Luther LWB250 wrote: I forgot I documented all of this on my web site. It starts at: http://penoff.com/Detailing1.html Dan/Martha -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi)

Re: [MBZ] OT netbooks

Most of the netbooks use the N270 or N280 processor from Intel. The next wave of products will probably use the N330. That's a dual-core 1.6Ghz x64 low power processor. So if you can wait a few months, they will be getting way better way fast. Just tested the Zotac ITX motherboard that couples

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

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