Re: [MBZ] Stu is copying material from okiebenz to give advise on his list

2009-08-08 Thread Barry Stark
OH! I guess I never saw that part of the post or I read right past it thinking it was more Stu bashing. In that case I guess I was wrong. My apologies. (choking on the crow feathers). Barry -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes- boun...@okiebenz.com]

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
OK-thanks. Mine 240D is manual and I could really use new mirror components on both sides-or take lesson from Curt on how to free up. Dwight Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

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

2009-08-08 Thread MG
Maybe a relay problem since it changes when you messed with that relay. I would try switching another relay of the same type from another position and see if it improves. If not then look for a bad contact on the back of the instrument panel. Possible loose wire or even a broken trace on the

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

2009-08-08 Thread LWB250
They should have metal pins on the back with plastic inserts on the truck lid that the pins press in to. If this is the case, just carefully press them back in place. I often use a piece of pine that is larger than the badge to press it in all at one time so it doesn't get cocked or bent in

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

2009-08-08 Thread LWB250
Yeah, guess I need to finish that part of the Web site, don't I? It's like this: Remove trim, door handles, windshield washer jets, etc. Wash (by hand, ideally) Dry Clay bar all horizontal surfaces at least, best to do everything If it's not a clear coat and is oxidized, use Machine Polish to

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

2009-08-08 Thread Bill R
I didn't know the relays were interchangeable. I had noticed that there seems to be more pins than metal contact sleeves in some of the sockets, and wondered if I had knocked one loose during the [relatively gentle] cleaning. I'll take a look at the numbers on the relays. Thanks - Bill

Re: [MBZ] mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread Curt Raymond
be able to clean it up a bit.  It's yours for the cost of shipping. Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D (daily driver) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090808

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Concrete

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
Bingo! Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 10:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Concrete On Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:43:53 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: OK -- Why do

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
It has gotten really hard for me to drive a stick shift; because of my loss of feeling in my feet and my inability to lift my toes properly (tilt my toes upward), I'm very prone to miss the clutch or catch my toe on the lower edge of it, especially when I may need the clutch quickly. 'Sorry,

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
They're mounted very simply and dismantle very easily; take 'em apart, clean, lub, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 7:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mirror

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

2009-08-08 Thread archer
Great information! I'll try to post a picture after it's done. Gerry From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com Yeah, guess I need to finish that part of the Web site, don't I? It's like this: Remove trim, door handles, windshield washer jets, etc. Wash (by hand, ideally) Dry Clay bar all horizontal

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

2009-08-08 Thread j...@windwireless.net
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Re: [MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

2009-08-08 Thread OK Don
and reapply it when done. Dan -- 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/20090808/f80de0f1/attachment.html

[MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread archer
FWIW: I had a similar problem, Wilton. Solved it by wearing real Indian mocassins that have no hard sole; just a thin piece of leather that wraps around the bottom of the foot and the toe.Daughter got them from a place in Colorado that's on the net. They wear surprisingly well. Daughter

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

2009-08-08 Thread Bill R
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
'May be much worse and different. I have much trouble walking barefooted; 'possible same problem in soft sole moccasins. 'Big danger is catching a toe on the floor/ground and tripping or turning toe under and stepping on it with full weight like I did in my bedroom 'bout four years ago. I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas
TMI --R WILTON wrote: 'May be much worse and different. I have much trouble walking barefooted; 'possible same problem in soft sole moccasins. 'Big danger is catching a toe on the floor/ground and tripping or turning toe under and stepping on it with full weight like I did in my bedroom

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita TMI --R WILTON wrote: 'May be much

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread OK Don
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[MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] Come on Andrew, let's get that garage built

2009-08-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread Craig McCluskey
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Re: [MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

2009-08-08 Thread Barry Stark
Bill - After a quick review of the ECM, The power for most of the cluster, but not the clock, comes from fuse F12. Have you replaced that fuse? If that doesn't help remove the cluster and probe socket #7 of the round connector for 12V. The key needs to be in the run or start position for F12 to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread archer
Hi Wilton, You wrote: 'May be much worse and different. G: It does sound much worse. I have much trouble walking barefooted; 'possible same problem in soft sole moccasins. 'Big danger is catching a toe on the floor/ground and tripping or turning toe under and stepping on it with full

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

2009-08-08 Thread Bill R
Thank you Barry. I gave them a quick look earlier, but I will pay special attention to 12. If I show continuity from the top to the bottom of the fuse holder I would assume the fuse is good? They all did that about two weeks ago, but that was prior to my messing with it. BillR -Original

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-08 Thread Mountain Man
andrew wrote: ...W123 turbodiesel to cure 'the shakes at idle. Ludmila Grobtken? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] anybody need a manny tranny 300E?

2009-08-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Mercedes-1986-300E-5-Speed-Manual-Ultra-Rare-Runs-great_W0QQitemZ200371539723QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item2ea7130f0b_trksid=p4506.c0.m245 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D,

Re: [MBZ] anybody need a manny tranny 300E?

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
What? No leather? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com; mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 6:03 PM Subject: [MBZ] anybody need a manny

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-08 Thread harry watkins
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Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the W123 injection pump dampener screw

2009-08-08 Thread harry watkins
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[MBZ] FYI, shipping equipment

2009-08-08 Thread harry watkins
price. Of course it ain't here yet. :) Just thought I would share. Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090808/21bb7311/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] FYI, shipping equipment

2009-08-08 Thread Mitch Haley
harry watkins wrote: I bought a John Deere backhoe off craigslists from a location about 250 away. So, did you check it out before you hired a shipper to fetch it for you? My dad once bought a tractor/loader from a dealer who had run it through the shop He told me he didn't need to check it

Re: [MBZ] FYI, shipping equipment

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
So it drove THROUGH the shop just fine. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 7:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FYI, shipping equipment harry watkins wrote: I bought a John Deere

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

2009-08-08 Thread Barry Stark
Bill - As Marshall used to say, it is best just to replace them. If you get continuity it is a good sign and probably means it is ok but you can get continuity across a hair fine wire but it won't carry any current. If you must keep the fuse take it out and make sure the conductor isn't cracked

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

2009-08-08 Thread LarryT
Ditto the 3M Show Car Wax - after I painted my 911, I used the 3M wax and was blown away by it. It seems to put a hard shell on the car -- and it lasts a very long time. Very thin coats work best but if the detailer is doing it I'm sure he will know what works. Also, it can be put on

[MBZ] Mahle Oil Filters

2009-08-08 Thread LarryT
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Re: [MBZ] polishing

2009-08-08 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

2009-08-08 Thread archer
Hi Larry, With you guys all agreeing on one wax it has to be the best. Thanks, Gerry From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Ditto the 3M Show Car Wax - after I painted my 911, I used the 3M wax and was blown away by it. It seems to put a hard shell on the

Re: [MBZ] FYI, shipping equipment

2009-08-08 Thread harry watkins
Mitch wrote So, did you check it out before you hired a shipper to fetch it for you? H, let me get back to you after Wednesday. Then I'll know it it will be a parts backhoe or not. I recently traded a golf cart for a parts Toro dump truck (gas) and it turns out to be better than my

Re: [MBZ] polishing

2009-08-08 Thread E M
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Re: [MBZ] Dash console dead - 1981 300SD

2009-08-08 Thread Bill R
I did replace that fuse, but it made no difference. I'm going to pull the cluster Monday and see what happens. Bill -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Barry Stark Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 8:04 PM To: 'Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mocassins. Was: Diesel Bug For Sale in Wichita

2009-08-08 Thread Curt Raymond
and concentrate on each step to clear the floor/ground when that rear foot comes forward, especially when barefooted. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090808/6fd30e7a

Re: [MBZ] FYI, shipping equipment

2009-08-08 Thread Curt Raymond
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Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread Curt Raymond
adhesive pads you can buy, or thick double faced tape. --R -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090808/6cb2b7b0/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness

2009-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas
Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mirror madness Electric. Wilton -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090808/3e015ada/attachment.html ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Mahle Oil Filters

2009-08-08 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] O/T Concrete Mixer Trivia

2009-08-08 Thread Hendrik Fay
Whilst they may wash out on site they usually don't tip out the waste due to environmental regulations and as such have a bit of concrete and water sloshing in the bowl, if they don't agitate this, the solid stuff will settle on the bottom and makes it hard to get out. Hendrik who just loves

Re: [MBZ] Mahle Oil Filters

2009-08-08 Thread Gary Hurst
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Re: [MBZ] FYI, shipping equipment

2009-08-08 Thread Hendrik Fay
And if you have any questions about that sort of stuff ask here http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/index.php , I am a member and they are in the most part a nice bunch of folks as you might say. Hendrik with light equipment harry watkins wrote: Mitch wrote So, did you check it out

Re: [MBZ] 220D Head Removal

2009-08-08 Thread B Dike
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Re: [MBZ] 220D Head Removal

2009-08-08 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 8 Aug 2009 21:50:39 -0700 (PDT) B Dike bdi...@yahoo.com wrote: So I tried grinding down the rail with the Dremel, but it's extremely slow. You did grind the rail while it was installed in the engine, didn't you? If so, what did you do with the grinding dust? So I might just button