I have been following the Biodiesel and SVO community since 2004 and while I
certainly see the advantages and disadvantages to each system; Biodiesel makes
more sense in my situation. All of the reading and listening to SVO advocates
and some that posted hard data to analyze; I believe that
Huh?
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 12:14 AM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Nirvana. There were no firearms involved, except by police, and the
citizens (subjects) dutifully waited for the authorities without
interfering. Andrew would be proud.
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From:
On May 28, 2013 10:46 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Tue, 28 May 2013 22:40:35 -0400 Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote:
I pay $10/year to the county for each of my fixed dogs. The fee is $250
for an intact dog. I believe cats are the same rate. All dogs are
tracked through the
Like I said, some are assembled near Clayton, NC, too.
Wilton
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From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trent/X/Q/Cat
Just saw this. Cats are made Moline
I agree that SVO viscosity is a critical element in accelerated wear of the
IP. While our natural tendency is to look for only one damage factor, in
this case, I believe the additive effect of all elements work to decrease
the useful service life of the IP.
I am active on another diesel only
BOHICA
--R
On 5/29/13 11:13 AM, Tim Crone wrote:
I don't really know
how the tax structure works in CH yet.
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I agree with this wholeheartedly, and I didn't mean to dismiss the other
factors as much as I posted since I was trying to give Mike something that he
could easily test for himself to see the difference in the fuel.
Todd Smith
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On 28/05/2013 2:35 PM, WILTON wrote:
Both hoods were full up. Probably couldn't have done it with hoods in
just normal up position.
My thought, too, re. the 13.5 V charging. BTW, SDL charging voltage
was 14.27 with 300D battery in it.
Wilton
What are you getting as the charging voltage
Rather economically feasible with an old Benz. Whole cars with working
pumps are usually under a grand around here. Doesn't take long to add up
$1000 worth of fuel @ four bucks a gallon.
Mike
On May 29, 2013 11:24 AM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote:
I agree that SVO viscosity is a critical
What sort of pressure do you get at idle when it is hot? I would think
that might be lower as the oil will have thinned out?
Randy
On 28/05/2013 10:30 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
Unless you have a lot of time, I'd just get a new oil pump at this
stage. Long as you are in there and dirty, just
There is a place down here in Ocala that had them rebuilt for
around $400 last year. Can't remember what the core charge is or
if there is any impact if they find it was run on grease.
Probably haven't gone up much since then. They may even mail one
to you or you could find out how much it
They will probably ban them as being too dangerous and life
threatening to the felons.
Manfred
Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 16:31:28 -0400
From: Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Special link for Andrew the unarmed but
dangerous
Be careful, DC will want to
WOW! Way neat idea! Just gotta make sure to take down the signs
before the cops get here. I bet I could bag my limit and more
every month. ;-)
Manfred
Date: Tue, 28 May 2013 16:49:03 -0700
From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Special link for Andrew the unarmed but
Indeed, thanks for sharing. Sobering observation.
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Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Interesting:
http://www.whoradio.com/pages/simonconway.html
London article on the web page.
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a plastic pry object between the metal and the liner and pop the
liner part down. The clips are on the liner and engage the metal
part of the sunroof or vice versa, can't quite remember which.
Can't see them when it's all
Hahahahhaha. in the hunting community.. we call that baiting... don't
know if it's allowed in a no limit hunt
But I do like how you think !
Grant...
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 9:06 AM, MG trainpain2...@aol.com wrote:
WOW! Way neat idea! Just gotta make sure to take down the signs
Incorrect. An SLS car can sag even with the engine running if the base pressure
valve has failed. The static height is the result of the spring condition, base
pressure, and various bushings. That's why it would be sensible to test whether
base pressure is present before wasting money on
I'll substitute liberal. Libs want more/bigger government, less liberty
(read less second amendment rights, among others). Libs want citizens
dependent on government. Britain is much further down that path, so Libs
shouldn't be upset with the British citizens passively watching an un-armed
Indeed, thanks for sharing. Sobering observation.
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'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Interesting:
http://www.whoradio.com/pages/simonconway.html
London article on the web page.
Unfortunately, some of the best
What David says! Thanks for setting me straight.
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'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote:
Incorrect. An SLS car can sag even with the engine running if the base
pressure valve has failed. The static height is the
I'll substitute liberal. Libs want more/bigger government, less
liberty (read less second amendment rights, among others). Libs
want citizens dependent on government. Britain is much further down
that path, so Libs shouldn't be upset with the British citizens
passively watching an un-armed
You all really need to get a life and quite picking at a straw man named
Andrew.
Getting a life = keeping on topic so we can exchange our ideas and
experiences with MB diesels.
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I'll substitute liberal. Libs want
Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
You all really need to get a life and quite picking at a straw man named
Andrew.
Will you stop picking at straw men called 'teabaggers'?
Mitch.
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a straw man named Andrew
I always thought that a straw man was an imaginary person or with a
misrepresentation of his actual position, not a real person who states his
positions clearly and eloquently. Own up to your beliefs and defend them or
not. Don't pretend these digs are against a straw
On 29/05/2013 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
You all really need to get a life and quite picking at a straw man named
Andrew.
Getting a life = keeping on topic so we can exchange our ideas and
experiences with MB diesels.
I am all for that.
You all need to go find some old 115 models
Or a wicker man?
--R
On 5/29/13 2:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
quite picking at a straw man
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300D charging V now, with its old battery and after driving it on 2 trips
around town today = 13.10.
SDL charging V now (not driven since new battery yesterday) = 13.77.
Wilton
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I was at the store at lunch and saw a gorgeous 115 300D, maroon color,
looked brand new. It was idling a bit noisily though.
--R
On 5/29/13 3:30 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
You all need to go find some old 115 models so that I would have some
company.
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Mine probably does too.
I have no real means of comparison as I am the only one I know of
locally who owns one of these old cars.
I had a friend with a similar vintage 240D and my recollection of it is
that it was quieter than my car.
So what is the likely reason for a diesel being noisy?
I
On Wed, 29 May 2013 15:40:27 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
300D charging V now, with its old battery and after driving it on 2
trips around town today = 13.10.
SDL charging V now (not driven since new battery yesterday) = 13.77.
Are those voltages measured with the engine running (and
Engines at idle.
Wilton
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From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 3:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?
On Wed, 29 May 2013 15:40:27 -0400 WILTON
I think Der Diesel Doktor said injectors were likely to blame -- run
some of that stuff through them and see if it quietens?
--R
On 5/29/13 3:56 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
Mine probably does too.
I have no real means of comparison as I am the only one I know of
locally who owns one of these
On 29/05/2013 3:02 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
I think Der Diesel Doktor said injectors were likely to blame -- run
some of that stuff through them and see if it quietens?
--R
What sort of stuff are we speaking of?
Randy
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On Wed, 29 May 2013 15:59:43 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Engines at idle.
The 300D voltage is very low.
The SDL voltage is a little low.
Craig
On Wed, 29 May 2013 15:40:27 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
300D charging V now, with its old battery and after driving it
Lubromoly Diesel Purge.
Or a long highway trip, if the engine is properly tuned (valves, timing chain,
injection timing).
Or add a fresh can of non-synthetic engine oil to the next tank of fuel.
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'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/37535
I know there are a number of us who can use this
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
Much better.
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 4:37 PM, Max meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Lubromoly Diesel Purge.
Or a long highway trip, if the engine is properly tuned (valves, timing
chain, injection timing).
Or add a fresh can of non-synthetic engine oil to the next tank of fuel.
--
Max
My thoughts, too, 'bout charging voltage. Shoulda called it voltage
across bat terminals with engines at idle and no load on systems. Didn't
chk bat V before starting and after running few minutes, but I suspect both
bats are fully charged; SDL bat is new/never driven. I'll check V's again
We're on a road to nowhere
--R
On 5/29/13 4:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Much better.
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 4:37 PM, Maxmeadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Lubromoly Diesel Purge.
Or a long highway trip,
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I don't have a 115 but my 240D is only 2 years newer than your car. Today it
got 2 new radiator hoses and a fill with G05 coolant. Its about 50/50 green
stuff but even the green stuff is very new so I'm not too worried about it.
I'll drain and refill next year with all G05.
Yesterday I changed
On Wed, 29 May 2013 15:59:43 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Engines at idle.
The 300D voltage is very low.
The SDL voltage is a little low.
Craig
On Wed, 29 May 2013 15:40:27 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
300D charging V now, with its old battery and after driving
I'm amazed by bio-diesels quieting ability, even just B05 is stunning and the
change is quick.
Historically I've run a quart of motor oil through the engine (by dumping it in
the tank) once or twice a year, it also does a lot to quiet a noisy engine. Now
that I have easy access to biodiesel
I have the new coolant and need to do that too.
I bought the car in July 2005 and have yet to change out the coolant.
Randy
On 29/05/2013 4:20 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
I don't have a 115 but my 240D is only 2 years newer than your car. Today it
got 2 new radiator hoses and a fill with G05
I need to take a look at the valves too.
I bought the wrench set but have yet to try them.
I have put about 12 or 13K miles on the car since I got it and it has
had several high speed highway runs including the weekend of May 18. I
drove it to the cottage on the Saturday morning and back to the
I'll take a case... free shipping right?
Grant... ;))
Who loves to pull Hendriks chain just a bit.
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 1:44 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/37535
I know there are a number of us who can use this
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch -
I think you all know I am going to freshen up the web page making it a
little easier to use, and a little faster. I am also thinking of adding
'Mercedes for sale.' A person wanting to sell their Mercedes can post
pictures and list it for free on my web site. What do you think?
--
Trent Fiorini
The response is that of sheep or slaves. The populace is rendered incapable of
action, because they have no self motivation. Big brother will keep us fed,
clothed and safe. Let the workers pay for our care with their taxes. We must
not think, or that will harm our ability to continue
I found it was the fuel. Our lower cetane #2 is pretty bad for allowing an
engine to run smoothly. Not enough of the toxins that used to be in it to deal
with age and engineering. The change in sound and feel after using even half a
gallon of BioD would reduce decibels and smooth out the
I sent you a list of stuff I need yesterday, have not heard back.
--R
On 5/29/13 6:07 PM, Trent Fiorini wrote:
I think you all know I am going to freshen up the web page making it a
little easier to use, and a little faster. I am also thinking of adding
'Mercedes for sale.' A person wanting
ATF in the fuel with a bit toward the end of your oil change cycle. Supposed
to run your engine for around 30 miles with a quart of ATF scrubbing out the
sludge. Big rigs would get a oil swap with ATF and just be run for an hour,
then drain and fill with normal oil. Black sludge comes out
Unsolicited Advice on adjusting diesel valves in iron head 617s. Before you
start the 617 MBZ valve adjustment, have a spare valve cover gasket on hand
unless you know the old gasket to be OK (still soft and not too deformed).
Removing the valve cover can be a big step if you have the kind with
On Wed, 29 May 2013 17:02:01 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
BTW, both start in the usual manner with just a touch of starter.
Have you replaced the SDL battery?
Craig
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Manual calls for no more than 15k on valves. That would be around three years
for me, but I did it annually. Pretty good idea I had was to do the brakes,
trans and valves, but gave up and did valves sooner.
BioD does tend to seep into the IP, so I would drain the pump every year when I
did
So what is the likely reason for a diesel being noisy?
I had a 79 300TD I was resurrecting and it made a bad nailing sound. A
Diesel Purge treatment quieted it right down but the nailing soon returned.
Then I replaced the injectors (remans from Rusty) and that was a lasting
fix. A Diesel
That is a wonderful idea. This then allows any purchaser to also put an order
in for any needed parts for their new car.
Maybe that is just my perversion. I like to have a fresh slate when I get a
car. All fluids and filters, as well as standard maintenance items
accomplished in one fell
I think you need to pay me $2500 a month.
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On May 29, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
I think you all know I am going to freshen up the web page making it a
little easier to use, and a little faster. I am also thinking of adding
'Mercedes for
Priceless
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.648700928491273.1073741870.112336898794348type=3
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Wilton, I think your voltages are OK. It's normal for a NEW battery to be
somewhat discharged. It likely sat on the shelf for weeks between the time
the electrolyte was added and the time you bought it. All lead-acid
batteries self-discharge. The fact you saw 14.2+ volts with a relatively
SDL battery was replaced yesterday - new battery. You musta missed it.
Wilton
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From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '91 350SDL not charging? - starter?
On
Great!
Wilt
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From: Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:07 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Refreshing the web page
I think you all know I am going to freshen up the web page making it a
little
Wilton: Oh by the way. Are your alternator belts tight? If the belt(s)
can slip you will still see a nice 14.x volts with a well-charged battery.
But a discharged battery will load the alternator causing the belts to slip
and the battery won't get charged. I found out the hard way.
now what Kaleb?
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
I think you need to pay me $2500 a month.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 29, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
I think you all know I am going to freshen up the web page
In your email box Rich
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote:
I think you need to pay me $2500 a month.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 29, 2013, at 5:07 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
I think you all know I am going to freshen up the web
I always thought cats were made by their parents wherever they lived? Oh
well, what do I know.
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Buymbparts
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 12:32 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
'Had a thought about the SDL belt coupla days ago; glanced at belt and
tensioner and didn't see anything strange. I'll look closer and feel
tomorrow. Belt and tensioner pulley and spring are fairly new - 'bout a
year - 5 kmi.
Wilton
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From: Scott Ritchey
On Wed, 29 May 2013 19:19:05 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
SDL battery was replaced yesterday - new battery. You musta missed it.
Yup, I sure did.
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On Wed, 29 May 2013 15:35:14 -0700 clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
ATF in the fuel with a bit toward the end of your oil change cycle.
Supposed to run your engine for around 30 miles with a quart of ATF
scrubbing out the sludge. Big rigs would get a oil swap with ATF and
just be run for an
Oh rusty did not tell you I get my $2500 per month fee plus free parts? Man
rusty, I can't believe you left that part out of the deal. Oh well.
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On May 29, 2013, at 6:29 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
now what Kaleb?
On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 5:56 PM,
I forgot, sorry.
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I've noticed the same quieting effect with biodiesel.
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On May 29, 2013, at 5:27 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I'm amazed by bio-diesels quieting ability, even just B05 is stunning and the
change is quick.
Historically I've run a quart of motor oil through
Rusty told me $1500.00 a month, and half priced parts. You pay your own
shipping.
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I forgot, sorry.
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Didn't get it. Were you talking to me?
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Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
I sent you a list of stuff I need yesterday, have not heard back.
--R
On 5/29/13 6:07 PM, Trent Fiorini wrote:
I think you all
So how is she running? Did you successfully burp the cooling system?
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Charleston, SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I don't have a 115 but my 240D is only 2 years newer than your car.
Today it got 2 new radiator hoses and a fill with
The ivory one is one of the best-looking ones in the bunch.
Wilt
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Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:00 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Check out the comments on the black SLS
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82 240D
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My vote goes to the silver 400E! A great shot taken in Yellowstone
National Park, looks like it came straight from a brochure!
On 5/29/2013 8:50 PM, WILTON wrote:
The ivory one is one of the best-looking ones in the bunch.
Wilt
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noticed a drill bit with a metric marking.
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http://home.howstuffworks.com/where-find-allen-wrench-size-chart.htm
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Michael Canfield wrote:
For the larger ones a 6 point socket set will get the majority of them.
Good idea.
A hex key will fit a drill gauge that's 1.155x as big as the key.
Example: 6mmx1.155=6.93mm or 17.5/64 inch. If it's a bit loose in the 9/32 drill
gauge hole and won't go in the 17/64,
BioDiesel (the good stuff) is the elixir of mechanically injected MB
OM-series engines. (and other mechanically injected Diesels)
I've noticed the same quieting effect with biodiesel.
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I'm amazed by
with a metric marking.
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