Re: [MBZ] comvetable

2019-01-15 Thread MG via Mercedes
Doesn't say he won't read the emails or texts, just says he won't respond to them. Wouldn't help me none since I don't have a "comtact" number. I wonder where you would get one of them? Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: How does he expect a "comtact" number to be sent, Semaphore? Telegram?

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Nice window bus, what what will it cost to restore, €200,000? That crawler looks like it just rolled off the factory floor. Still has green paint on the tracks even. Mitch. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeXFyr612oU > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed. Just like the Amish guys we used for moving equipment. Amazing what they could do with some bottle jacks, A frame, come-alongs, big honkin’ levers and lots of cribbing. -D > On Jan 15, 2019, at 8:48 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I want that car hauler trailer. I

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I want that car hauler trailer. I want that big green truck and crawler thing. But ima gonna tell you what, coupla ol boy’s with 4x4s n chains n chainsaws enna case a beer’d have at hulk outta there inna coupla ars wiffout all that fancy stuff. --R Sent from iPhone > On Jan 14, 2019, at

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I saw this vid a few weeks back, maybe someone posted it here, or it was on FB or something -- anyway, about 200 Amish guys get inside this smallish house maybe 700-800sqft, I guess the flooring had been pulled up, but they picked the whole thing up, rotated it, and walked it over 40 or 50ft

Re: [MBZ] Decent Canadian 1990 560 SEC on BAT

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Bid to $8800 but not sold. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Mercedes-Benz-CLS-Class/192789045841?hash=item2ce31f6251:g:p5MAAOSwNM5cOocf:rk:4:pf:0=mtr On Mon, Jan 14, 2019 at 1:52 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > If it is a seriously good buy, then fly up and put it into storage through > the spring,

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Is it just me, or are German forests kept /in ordnung/ just like everything else?  Do they have forest clean-up crews come in to groom them every few weeks?  Mow and trim, spread some new mulch around?  I guess it is good for fire suppression. You will need a yellow vest to go with the blue

Re: [MBZ] I like this guy

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very helpful!! I now know how to manage my fleet MUCH more efficiently. Only thing I can't seem to do is follow his "one car in/ one car out" rule. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 11:31 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > but he sorta dissed the SL600, though he has a nice

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You need 3 dots Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 10:08 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m not sure anyone here will know this, but I’m trying to identify the > proper spring pads for the compensating spring on my 220SEb. The spring has a > red and yellow paint mark on

[MBZ] No stupid offers, all will be ignored

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This could be fun, recognizing the potential issues... but kinda out of my range.  I have admired the CLS style though https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-2007-mercedes-cls63-amg/6793360570.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I just want one of those blue monkey suits. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 9:12 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Agreed. Just like the Amish guys we used for moving equipment. Amazing > what they could do with some bottle jacks, A frame, come-alongs, big > honkin’ levers

[MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m not sure anyone here will know this, but I’m trying to identify the proper spring pads for the compensating spring on my 220SEb. The spring has a red and yellow paint mark on it. However, the service manual only identifies red, white and blue paint marks - no yellow - to select the proper

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Did the car come equipped with a rear axle compensator? If so then you should seriously consider acquiring one to replace the spring; you will ride in smooth comfort just like a dictator. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 11:12 AM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You need

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And to tow it... Mercedes Powered! https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/santee-2005-freightliner/6794593806.html --FT On 1/14/19 6:28 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: (or maybe something I need ...) https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-great-dane-st45/ The living quarters were remodeled

Re: [MBZ] No stupid offers, all will be ignored

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He's right about the price. On ebay they are mostly in the $20s. Here's one for about $19K https://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-Mercedes-Benz-CLS-Class/192789045841?hash=item2ce31f6251:g:p5MAAOSwNM5cOocf:rk:4:pf:0=mtr On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 11:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Here a guy says the head gaskets leak after the dealer fixes them, so it's up to the driver to tear it apart, have the heads resurfaced, and put it back together right. The problem seems to be that four bolts aren't enough to secure a head on a 2L turbo diesel cylinder, at least not one that

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On January 15, 2019 at 11:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > And to tow it... Mercedes Powered! In case anybody is thinking of buying one, this is the prevailing line of thought on the MBE 4000: It was a bad engine. I don't think you can even get one any more in a truck.

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On January 15, 2019 at 11:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You will need a yellow vest to go with the blue jumpsuit.  (You can take > it on a visit to France too) Dutch chick tried pushing a stroller down the sidewalk while wearing a yellow vest. They arrested her. EU

[MBZ] I like this guy

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
but he sorta dissed the SL600, though he has a nice vid about it I want his garage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCuexUZOKK8=em-uploademail -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It might have, I haven’t determined this. However, the only compensators available are rebuilt ones for more than half the cost of the car, and you have to provide the core for rebuilding. Not an option I’m interested in pursuing. -D > On Jan 15, 2019, at 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ... Amish guys

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
80 Amish guys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl5bqHQ4YrY --FT On 1/15/19 12:29 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 15/01/2019 8:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Agreed.  Just like the Amish guys we used for moving equipment. Amazing what they could do with some bottle jacks, A

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Once the trees get big like that if its densely forested you really don't have to trim under them. Mine are getting to the point that the branches near the ground just touch on trees 9 feet apart. Eventually some of them will be trimmed up to 18', once the touching branches get above 6 feet I

Re: [MBZ] This is interesting

2019-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Denial needs to trade his Silver Arrow for one. There were only 30 of these, makes it more of a rarity than the Silver Arrow. http://www.oursl.com/NewsLetter/NL0801/1997_SL500.htm Mitch. > On January 15, 2019 at 1:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Garish interior! > >

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I got an answer from one of my finnie forum buddies. Seems that yellow paint was used on the production lines as an inspection mark, so it can be ignored. That means I have a red paint mark. According to the service manual table for spring spacers, I need a 6mm for the left (driver’s) side

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Now that I think about it, maybe it’s because the pivot point for the swing axle is on one side of the rear axle assembly, not in the center? -D > On Jan 15, 2019, at 2:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why would it be asymmetric? > > --FT > > On 1/15/19 1:43 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/01/2019 10:08 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I’m not sure anyone here will know this, but I’m trying to identify the proper spring pads for the compensating spring on my 220SEb. The spring has a red and yellow paint mark on it. However, the service manual only identifies red, white

[MBZ] This is interesting

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Garish interior! https://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1357978-1997-sl500-la-costa-special-edition.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ... Amish guys

2019-01-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its pretty easy to do, buy a bottle jack, and 4x4.We bought tiles to replace the floor in Angie's parents kitchen, then I noticed the floor was all bowed. Her parents were very evasive about us doing it so one Sunday Angie took her mom to church and I said "Hey Larry, I happen to have a jack

[MBZ] Andrew's next BMW.

2019-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Just the ticket for hopping over DC traffic... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2012-bmw-r1200gs-rallye/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Having seen the photos of the differential setup on the car, that was sort of my thought as well. They are likely compensating for the offset on the differential. Another simpler answer might be that they thought the car might most often be driven with only the driver on board and were

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ... Amish guys

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/01/2019 8:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Agreed. Just like the Amish guys we used for moving equipment. Amazing what they could do with some bottle jacks, A frame, come-alongs, big honkin’ levers and lots of cribbing. -D That is what I need but we don't have any Amish around

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Maybe one needs to do like the F250 diesel repairs for blown head gaskets.  Swap the bolts for head studs. For whatever reason, they hold better. Maybe better quality steel so they don't stretch as readily. RB On 15/01/2019 10:41 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Here a guy says the head

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Classic Center will go to the book as I have, nothing there. Hadn’t thought about Pierre as I don’t like to abuse my relationship with him. That’s one I’ll keep in my pocket if I can’t find out anyplace else. -D > On Jan 15, 2019, at 12:31 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I know the german oaks are managed on a 400 year crop cycle.   I would not be surprised it the timber floors are kept clean.   My grandfather did.   I used controlled burning to clear the junk.   Oaks thrive on fire.  The state forester told me so.   From what I observed, I believe he was

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good question, and one I don’t know the answer to. But those wacky Germans who designed it must have had a reason or they wouldn’t have gone to the trouble of making two different pads. -D > On Jan 15, 2019, at 2:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why would it be asymmetric? >

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Why would it be asymmetric? --FT On 1/15/19 1:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I got an answer from one of my finnie forum buddies. Seems that yellow paint was used on the production lines as an inspection mark, so it can be ignored. That means I have a red paint mark. According to

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
So are you now in Alaska for the long term or are you just visiting for a bit? RB On 14/01/2019 10:02 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: I need that! Looks to be japanese edition, which would just rock it at club meets in BC. But it will be a bitch to drive here, let alone drive it down

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Whuts Pierre say?    I'd buy 2 ea. 8mm, 2 10mm, and 2 12mm and use the best  combination of that you have compared to what you take out. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 1/15/19 10:08 AM: I’m not sure anyone here will know this, but I’m trying to identify the proper spring pads for the

Re: [MBZ] I like this guy

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
For my similar-sized fleet I only spent about 1% of what he did! I am so far ahead of the game! --FT On 1/15/19 11:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Very helpful!! I now know how to manage my fleet MUCH more efficiently.  Only thing I can't seem to do is follow his "one car in/ one car out"

Re: [MBZ] Antenna mast for the SL600

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Can't tell if the plastic tail is toothed or smooth. I think mine needs to be smooth (1983 300TD). On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 4:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ordered 3 for less than $6 each, looks like they fit the 124, my > daughter needs one too. > > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Andrew's next BMW.

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I strongly disagree! Mass. and PA drivers are way worse - MA drivers have the highest insurance rates (or used to) and PA drivers tailgate relentlessly. I've lived here since '76 and have been involved in exactly 3 accidents - one was my fault. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 4:21 PM Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Antenna mast for the SL600

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
BZZZT. Wrong. There are some that are “smooth” for the wheels and idler roller to grab, then there are ones that have teeth on one side for the other style wheel that has teeth. Not sure which is newer or older. -D > On Jan 15, 2019, at 5:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] Antenna mast for the SL600

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
hmmm you might be correct, maybe the ones I recall dealing with were not the correct part or something.  or maybe my recollection is incorrect. --FT On 1/15/19 5:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: BZZZT. Wrong. There are some that are “smooth” for the wheels and idler roller to grab, then

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
But, maybe in those countries that have right hand drive, the shims are reversed? Maybe the engineers are just having fun? How much difference can 3mm make no matter what side the driver sits on or whether the axle is longer on one side etc? RB On 15/01/2019 4:32 PM, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Antenna mast for the SL600

2019-01-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Alles. My '85 TD has smooth nylon filament and my '87 190D has a toothsome one. YMMV. Fred. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 5:19 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > hmmm you might be correct, maybe the ones I recall dealing with were not > the correct part or something. or

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/01/2019 4:56 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: I purchased a socket set to be able to install a battery in her jeep. Second car that my kid drove while living here. She went ballistic when she saw the receipt and feared I was collecting stuff. Like I could install the thing with

Re: [MBZ] Andrew's next BMW.

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wow, I wonder what caused such a shift in the bay state. MD is at 18, which doesn't surprise me. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 4:37 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > Whelp, according to Insure.com DC is in the top 8 most expensive insurance > states, MA is 38th... >

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Perhaps there is a 3mm error in the body jigs that resulted in the difference, and the shims are the easiest way to compensate. I'm using a jig that I made to build a new landing gear/engine mount for the tailwind. I hope there's only a 3mm error in the resulting framework! On Tue, Jan 15, 2019

[MBZ] OT AVID

2019-01-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Curt. Last night Joanne and I watched "Puzzle" edited on AVID Equipment. Just a thought. Fred. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Andrew's next BMW.

2019-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Might consider one if I get sick of living... On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 2:30 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just the ticket for hopping over DC traffic... > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2012-bmw-r1200gs-rallye/ > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Antenna mast for the SL600

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I think they all have the teeth if I recall from tearing into some of them.  Gives something for the wheels to grab --FT On 1/15/19 4:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Can't tell if the plastic tail is toothed or smooth.  I think mine needs to be smooth (1983 300TD). On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Start collecting crap there and get shipped home with your new stuff. RB On 15/01/2019 3:39 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: Not sure how long. I suspect not permanent, but it may be longer than a few months. I will need to find a chapter of Crap Collectors Anonymous and dry out. clay

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 15/01/2019 4:51 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Perhaps there is a 3mm error in the body jigs that resulted in the difference, and the shims are the easiest way to compensate. I'm using a jig that I made to build a new landing gear/engine mount for the tailwind. I hope there's only a 3mm error

Re: [MBZ] OT AVID

2019-01-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
They had us in the credits? Back in the old days that was very common, if you look at movies from the late '90s - early 2000s you'll see Avid listed a lot at the very end. Now its pretty uncommon, I'd like to see it come back. -Curt On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 6:24:36 PM EST, Frederick

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I need that. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes. > > It’s got a factor crate motor in it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 15, 2019, at 2:43 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Anyone need a W115

[MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Anyone need a W115 220D? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308605779763608/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
While I understand that the MB book claims the marks are white, not yellow, take a look at the underbody shot of this 1966 200D for sale in SF. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-mercedes-benz-200d-3/ It clearly has a YELLOW mark on the compensator spring. Might be worth calling Tom

[MBZ] Antenna mast for the SL600

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1408270001-MERCEDES-BENZ-AM-FM-POWER-ANTENNA-MAST-BLACK-TIP-/230932241658 $8 with a $5 coupon! Then a coupla cheepcheep spares from China for $7 each https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aerial-Powe...75.c100623.m-1

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Possibly original white paint that has yellowed with age? David Bruckmann via Mercedes writes: > While I understand that the MB book claims the marks are white, not yellow, > take a look at the underbody shot of this 1966 200D for sale in SF. > >

Re: [MBZ] Andrew's next BMW.

2019-01-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
DC drivers are the worst, theres no flow, everyone for themselves. I've heard it said that its because many (most?) people there are from away and thus they don't understand American driving. New York and Boston drivers are aggressive but predictably so, mid-western drivers are predictably

Re: [MBZ] Andrew's next BMW.

2019-01-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Whelp, according to Insure.com DC is in the top 8 most expensive insurance states, MA is 38th...https://www.insure.com/car-insurance/car-insurance-rates.html I see Vermont is listed as least expensive, I need to move 45 minutes north west. Lovely place VT. -Curt On Tuesday, January 15,

Re: [MBZ] Compensating Spring Paint Marks

2019-01-15 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The driver's side of the car varies by country - not all on the left. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 2:39 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Having seen the photos of the differential setup on the car, that was > sort of my thought as well. They are likely compensating for

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I purchased a socket set to be able to install a battery in her jeep. Second car that my kid drove while living here. She went ballistic when she saw the receipt and feared I was collecting stuff. Like I could install the thing with the trade show chtokies tiny tool kit. clay > On Jan 15,

Re: [MBZ] I like this guy

2019-01-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have a problem with the 1 in 1 out rule. It’s more like 10 in 1 out Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 12:24 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > For my similar-sized fleet I only spent about 1% of what he did! I am so far > ahead of the game! > > --FT > >> On 1/15/19

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes. It’s got a factor crate motor in it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 2:43 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone need a W115 220D? > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308605779763608/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Can anyone look at this for me? Does it seem like a good snag? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes. > > It’s got a factor crate motor in it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 15, 2019, at 2:43 PM, Kevin Kraly via

Re: [MBZ] Antenna mast for the SL600

2019-01-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I ordered 3 for less than $6 each, looks like they fit the 124, my daughter needs one too. --FT On 1/15/19 4:05 PM, Floyd Thursby wrote: Then a coupla cheepcheep spares from China for $7 each https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aerial-Powe...75.c100623.m-1

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Not sure how long. I suspect not permanent, but it may be longer than a few months. I will need to find a chapter of Crap Collectors Anonymous and dry out. clay > On Jan 15, 2019, at 8:25 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > So are you now in Alaska for the long term or are you

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Much agreed. Car parts are better than hang overs, STD, and a sore throat. The parts collecting had an honest beginning. I would find good parts to replace ugly, which became better, then trying to get best parts. Add low grade cars in need of betterment, and the drive to upgrade …. grows

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
There, I fixed it.    Yeah, it is not black, but pretty near it from reflectance perspective. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 1/15/19 6:16 PM: The real test will be this summer, as with all the glass that car is like a giant BLACK greenhouse. -D

[MBZ] Alternator opinion welcomed 350sdl

2019-01-15 Thread Patrick Atuonah via Mercedes
I have a 1991 350SDL chasis. OM 603.961 engone was transplanted. No issues whatsoever.. until I got problem with battery. Shop says alternator.. I got new battery and a week later battery died. Took car to shop and a Reman OEM realternator installed at the dealer. Alternator is not charging the

Re: [MBZ] Alternator opinion welcomed 350sdl

2019-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The alternator was probably good if replacing it didn't fix anything. The only thing worse than paying somebody who can't diagnose anything to replace a good alternator would be to pay them to replace a good alternator and a good ignition switch and still have a car that won't charge. I'm not

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I don't think that's even possible in Clay's current location. Mitch. > On January 15, 2019 at 8:30 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Maybe you should take up chasing young wimmin, then see which shed > prefer.   Test the water by pointing out all the attractive ones to > her. 

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Nope. they never were worth much.   A 110/111 with AC is not worth $1500 more air conditioned than without, so maybe I should sell my Kuhlmeister AC as a complete system.  I think I paid $15 for the last compressor bracket I bought. How much is a new universal fitzall AC in the box? Dan

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: 126 Headlight Wipers

2019-01-15 Thread Mark E. Peneguy via Mercedes
Dan, Thanks for the suggestion. Until your post, I thought the headlight wiper inserts were much smaller than the windshield wiper inserts. I'll take a look. Mark On Jan 15, 2019, at 8:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Mark, When I had my 350SDL and 300SEL I believe I just took

Re: [MBZ] Alternator opinion welcomed 350sdl

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Mitch may be onto the real reason.  Start the car, then unplug the harness to the glowplugs at the relay.  Check charging voltage before and after you unplug.   If the relay is bad, you will have probably 1 volt or more higher reading without the glow plug harness plugged in.   If the

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: 126 Headlight Wipers

2019-01-15 Thread Mark E. Peneguy via Mercedes
Curly, Thanks for your suggestions. I will write offline to discuss the arms you have. Mark On Jan 15, 2019 at 8:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I can sell you a couple used wiper arms with worn out blades.?? If CC has no blades, you are probably SOL unless someone has NOS.??

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No AC, Arizona Bob. -D > On Jan 15, 2019, at 6:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can anyone look at this for me? Does it seem like a good snag? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 15, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yes. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Which reminds me - the FrigiKing in the 220SEb was tight as a drum - held 29” of Hg for several hours. I dumped a can of the EnviroCool or whatever the R12 propane equivalent is, and it’s been making ice cubes ever since. The real test will be this summer, as with all the glass that car is like

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That could literally be a killer for AZ Bob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 6:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > No AC, Arizona Bob. > > -D > > >> On Jan 15, 2019, at 6:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Can anyone look at this for me? Does it seem like a

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yes it could. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 5:56 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That could literally be a killer for AZ Bob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 15, 2019, at 6:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> No AC, Arizona Bob. >> >>

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** 126 Headlight Wipers

2019-01-15 Thread Mark E. Peneguy via Mercedes
Friends, As I mentioned some time ago when asking about another issue (thank you, Curly, for the solution!), I am almost entirely a lurker and only get to look at messages late in the day or evening, so please accept my apologies, now, if I don't respond quickly to questions. As you can see

Re: [MBZ] 126 Headlight Wipers

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Mark, When I had my 350SDL and 300SEL I believe I just took existing wiper blade insert material and cut it to length to fit the headlight wipers, since , as you have found, they’re pretty much NLA. That worked well for me, and it was relatively inexpensive. Dan > On Jan 15, 2019, at 8:00

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** 126 Headlight Wipers

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I can sell you a couple used wiper arms with worn out blades.   If CC has no blades, you are probably SOL unless someone has NOS.   Another idea is to see it the wiper inserts are available for, say a 200D (110) 220Sb (111) or any 114 or 115 model.   Order in an insert and I'll bet you can cut

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Curley hasn’t priced used FrigiKing or Behr AC systems for these cars lately, I can tell. To gather all the parts that are in working order will set you back $1500 or more. Then you have to get the system working. -D > On Jan 15, 2019, at 8:22 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] Photography award winner

2019-01-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1974 Mercedes Benz 280 https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/ash-grove-1974-mercedes-benz-280/6793981674.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Photography award winner

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
abuse of Rx narcotics... Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 1/15/19 9:39 PM: 1974 Mercedes Benz 280 https://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/ash-grove-1974-mercedes-benz-280/6793981674.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I found this on Facebook Marketplace

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You can add AC.  I used ta have a spare compressor bracket.  THat is the only part that is hard to find.   Or you can adapt a rotary compressor bracket form a newer car. Mo bettah! Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 1/15/19 6:14 PM: No AC, Arizona Bob. -D

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Maybe you should take up chasing young wimmin, then see which shed prefer.   Test the water by pointing out all the attractive ones to her.  ;>) Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote on 1/15/19 7:13 PM: Much agreed. Car parts are better than hang overs, STD, and a sore throat. The parts collecting

Re: [MBZ] Alternator opinion welcomed 350sdl

2019-01-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I really am not sure and I have never ran into that issue. Testing the alternator is pretty easy. Put a meter on it as see if it’s putting out about 13.3 or more volts at idle. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2019, at 7:39 PM, Patrick Atuonah via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a 1991 350SDL

Re: [MBZ] Alternator opinion welcomed 350sdl

2019-01-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The ignition switch (or a relay downstream) has to provide field current to make the alternator charge. It seems unlikely to me that the switch would be the problem though, seems like other stuff wouldn't work if the switch was bad, stuff like the lights and radio... -Curt On Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] Alaska

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I am guessing if the lawyer lady has clients in AK, she is probably in/near anchorage.  Or maybe Juneau.   There oughta be some wimmins in Anchorage.   Juneau, being the residence of pols, should have a considerable abundance of call girls he could chase. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on

[MBZ] Andrew's next car

2019-01-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Just right for the furloughed gummit employee https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/d/san-bernardino-mercedes-dieseltd/6795190238.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Something Kaleb needs ...

2019-01-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I'm guessing a restore of that bus would easily push the million dollar mark... Can't imagine there is a store of parts laying about to draw from, plus, major rust and missing components, not to even count proper seats and windows [lots of windows]. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 6:39 AM Mitch Haley via

[MBZ] Buying a battery for a diesel

2019-01-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
The battery in the 1993 E300D I just bought is definitely bad and needs to be replaced. I have looked around and the lowest price I see is about $120 for a Group 49/H8. I thought of getting a comparably-rated Group 31 heavy truck battery from our local Kenworth dealer for $79.99 and then

Re: [MBZ] Buying a battery for a diesel

2019-01-15 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Go for it. There's nothing magic about batteries, as long as you get the correct voltage and enough cranking amps. You can make a new box to hold it if you need to. On Tue, Jan 15, 2019 at 11:14 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > The battery in the 1993 E300D I just bought is definitely bad and