Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Sat, 9 May 2015 13:34:21 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. There is a flapper on the far right that is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Here is the par number: 123 800 31 75 Genuine Mercedes - A/C Vacuum Actuator; For Leg Room Flap 1 per car. It is round, about 2 dia and about 2 long. I think I have a 123 vac pod that came with the 79 TD, it might still be in the glove box or in some parts bin, I am guessing it would either

Re: [MBZ] New tires link

2015-05-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have never done it yet but I did check prices of some tires for one of my 210s on Amazon prime with free shipping and they were much cheaper than even discount tire. Depends on the tire but I looked up tires and researched on tire rack, then checked discount tire. Then searched for them on

Re: [MBZ] ?

2015-05-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Evidently my ISP was down for a while. My test worked - no failure! Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2015 11:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] ?

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Curly wrote: Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. Vacuum is used in the manual HVAC system? I guess it's been too long since I had the dash all torn out - but I don't remember any

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I think I have a 123 vac pod that came with the 79 TD, it might still be in the glove box or in some parts bin, I am guessing it would either be the same or would work. There are 3 of these in the TD, the PO who was a mechanic asserted that the pods were the reason the AC was not working and

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Sat, 9 May 2015 13:34:21 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. There is a flapper on the far right that is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like this website has the best prices and a nice big selection. Too bad they are west coast which brings the shipping cost up. https://www.onlinetires.com/index.php - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I ordered 2 Goodyear eagles 15 from local tire pros for 84.00 each today. Also free winter/summer tire changeover. On May 9, 2015 4:47 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Looks like this website has the best prices and a nice big selection. Too bad they are west coast

[MBZ] New tires link

2015-05-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Here is Kaleb's Tar seller. THey will also hook you up with a local installer. I buy most of my tires from discounttiredirect.com Sent from my iPhone On Mar 16, 2015, at 8:58 AM, Mike Esh via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Can someone send me the name of the tire company

[MBZ] ?

2015-05-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Craig, I wonder about the alignment job if the car was difficult in cross winds. I've got to replace tires on both my 124 cars, but I don't want to pay Michelin prices. I think our Infiniti has Sumitomo (sp?) tires now that are decent, may get those. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95

Re: [MBZ] other than door locks and having to pop the hood onoccasion to turn the car off. These old Benz's are unstoppable

2015-05-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Wow! Thisun was delivered quickly - 'bout 5 seconds! That's the way it oughta work. Wilt - Original Message - From: WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2015 11:35 AM

Re: [MBZ] Road trip anyone?

2015-05-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Aw shucks! I guess it is up to Max, Scott or grant to find a way to get us there. I was there 'bout 20 years ago when Kathy K came out to present the charter at the Cannon Club. It is the only brand new, shiney section I've been in. My first and present section is 42 years old. It was a

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

2015-05-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY, Craig, on the use of from whom, etc.;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Craig diese...@pisquared.net Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2015 12:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 9 May 2015 11:27:13 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have the underdash panels off, and I don't see where the vacuum line goes under the dash. I found a good illustrated How to for the ACCII system, but don't see one for the 240D manual heater. Anyone

[MBZ] other than door locks and having to pop the hood on occasion to turn the car off. These old Benz's are unstoppable

2015-05-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Keep the tank full! https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5002770105.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Synthetic Diesel!

2015-05-09 Thread LarryT via Mercedes
A, the reality of economics. Something sadly missing in the world of politics when it comes to.. well, everything! Unfortunately, knowledge of economics seems to never be taught in our public schools.Of course it's not a sexy subject so students are hard to engage. But it's kind of

Re: [MBZ] other than door locks and having to pop the hood on occasion to turn the car off. These old Benz's are unstoppable

2015-05-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Hafta let it go. Wilt - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2015 11:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] other than door locks and having

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

2015-05-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Speaking of the Houdini lock spray, I bought some after you mentioned it, and used it in the original 1957 magneto (ignition) switch in the Cessna. It was dragging and offering resistance when turned. It is now as smooth as glass after one squirt. I next used it in the door lock, and not only does

Re: [MBZ] Road trip anyone?

2015-05-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If we go to Hawaii, we've got to check this out: http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?showcaseOwnerId=16971198listingId=397094775 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I have the underdash panels off, and I don't see where the vacuum line goes under the dash. I found a good illustrated How to for the ACCII system, but don't see one for the 240D manual heater. Anyone BTDT? The HVAC vacuum hose in front of the firewall is a complete open So far, I have not

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

2015-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 9 May 2015 10:48:53 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Speaking of the Houdini lock spray, I bought some after you mentioned it, and used it in the original 1957 magneto (ignition) switch in the Cessna. It was dragging and offering resistance when turned. It is now

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

2015-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 9 May 2015 12:34:04 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ATTABOY, Craig, on the use of from whom, etc.;) Why, thank you, Wilton! Craig - Original Message - From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] Thank you, Kaleb!

2015-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Thank you for getting the list functioning properly again. It's encouraging to post a message and have it actually get to the list. Craig -- Present: '82 240D/3.0 Bluebell 267 kmi (Still need to fix leaking oil

Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Kaleb!

2015-05-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
And a pleasure to use when it's working right. ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Craig diese...@pisquared.net Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2015 12:39 PM Subject: [MBZ] Thank you,

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
I've been running Nexens on my 210 for a year now, and while a tad noisy, they've proven good in pretty much all conditions. On Sat, May 9, 2015 at 6:54 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Craig, I wonder about the alignment job if the car was difficult in cross winds.

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
MMM, thanks, the Nexen prices are very nice. However I really don't like noisy tires. Usually I devote most of a day to research on Tire Rack before I make a decision. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 9, 2015 8:47:29 AM EDT, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread Tom Savage via Mercedes
On May 8, 2015 11:14 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes Those or primewell, a cheep badyear brand are all that seem to be available locally. Primewell is Firestone's private label brand made by GITI in China and Indonesia. They are supposedly about as good as it gets in the cheap tire realm. Tom

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 9 May 2015 05:53:11 -0700 Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Depends on what we're talking about for winds. I've been through lots of times where you're just gonna get pushed around, nothing you can do... Yes, that was my thinking as I was driving to Albuquerque. I

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

2015-05-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Depends on what we're talking about for winds. I've been through lots of times where you're just gonna get pushed around, nothing you can do... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ignition switch

2015-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 7 May 2015 03:16:59 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: In the base of the rotating assembly is a little lever that is supposed to move toward the center. It was getting hung up. With the aid of my small pocket screwdriver I was able to easily encourage it to move

Re: [MBZ] Road trip anyone?

2015-05-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Fraid I've aged out of any contacts I might have had. Thanks for the vote of confidence, though. However, SWMBO and I could probably make it via C-117. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Since most of the 240D system is manual, thankfully, I am trying to figure out what is missing if I just leave the HVAC vacuum system unhooked. There is a flapper on the far right that is supposed to pull in and close the flap with vacuum. The default leaves the far right dash vent open. I

[MBZ] Benz pR0n for the day

2015-05-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
There is also an AMG GT comparo against a Porch Turbo that is pretty good on the top right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eSLqiKgbpU Looks like fun, and I like that car --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D HVac

2015-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 240D's

2015-05-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
I still mourn the loss of our Cactus green '80 240D, bought new in Oct '79; totaled by uninsured motorist in ragged pickup in '95 at 185 kmi. I think we'd still be driving it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 240D's

2015-05-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 9 May 2015 15:27:23 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I still mourn the loss of our Cactus green '80 240D, bought new in Oct '79; totaled by uninsured motorist in ragged pickup in '95 at 185 kmi. I think we'd still be driving it. I'm sure you would, knowing the