Maybe so, but he was presenting himself as an expert, when in reality he is a
beginner DIY type. I guess he is trying to do this as a business but not sure.
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 11:34 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> He's not the guy selling hood stacks
And they go a million miles.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 12:19 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I heard they get 45 mpg all day long.
>
> On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 7:06 PM OK Don via Mercedes >
> wrote:
>
> > It's a classic, entry level
He’s got a shop somewhere. Good for him if he can get a business going, good
for the cars I guess. Not sure I would trust him but not something I have to
worry about so not my issue
--FT
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 1:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Maybe so, but
Anyone in the group live in Memphis (besides me)? I don’t have a trusted
mechanic/Shop here.
I have heard that Dr. Benz in Olive Branch, MS (only about 20 min away) is
pretty good.
Don Snook
1981 Mercedes 240D (252K)
2006 Cadillac SRX (her car)
2019 Chevy Silverado RST (11K)
Or splurge and buy single (long) gauges with the plastic handles, which makes
it even easier.
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 3:05 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> It can also be handy to have two sets of feeler gauges, so that you're
> not constantly flipping the blades back and forth on
LEDs are diodes (the D in LED) so they only work in one direction.
Incandescent bulbs will work either way.The problem is that the bulb holders
aren't marked for polarity and you can't really test until you reinstall the
cluster since the bulbs are on the rear and the cluster needs to be
*Or splurge and buy single (long) gauges with the plastic handles, which
makes it even easier.*
I've seen those and was blown away. Only for the Truly Spoiled.
On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 3:08 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Or splurge and buy single (long) gauges with
On 23/01/2021 9:24 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
LED bulbs are a great upgrade for a 123. While you've got the dash pod out
line the light pipes with mylar or aluminum foil. Worst thing about the LEDs is
that they only go one way so you might have to pull the dash pod again and flip
> OK, you lost me. What do you mean by "they only go one way so you might have
> to pull the dash pod again and flop 'em around"?
1) LEDs are polarized.
2) Incandescent bulbs are not.
3) the car runs on DC.
So, you can put a cheap symmetrical incandescent-replacement LED bulb
into a socket in a
Thanks.
Looks like the OE sensors are $35 from FCP.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-tpms-sensor-s60-s80-v70-xc70-xc90-vdo-31200923
So that's a better deal than what the tire shop had for their universal
ones. Will probably order them for installation in the spring when I
take the snow
Even better RA has a closeout deal on them... $13 each.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=9112252=1443511=840
Allan Streib writes:
> Thanks.
>
> Looks like the OE sensors are $35 from FCP.
>
> https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/volvo-tpms-sensor-s60-s80-v70-xc70-xc90-vdo-31200923
>
>
On 23/01/2021 9:25 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Try it more, if you haven't worn the skin off your fingers you haven't
twiddled it enough. If you take the pod out to do LED bulbs and line the light
pipes you can bridge across it so you've always got full brightness. I've never
seen
It can also be handy to have two sets of feeler gauges, so that you're
not constantly flipping the blades back and forth on one set for the
intake and exhaust clearances.
Allan
dan--- via Mercedes writes:
> I have a little chart of the valve arrangement for the OM617 with the order
> to
On 23/01/2021 6:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Lighting rheostat is one of the most common failures you’ll ever find on a
w123. The wiper on the rheostat sits in one place for decades and the contact
corrodes. Give it a twist or two and all is well. Sometimes they will fail so
bad
I have a couple of coupes. Both in sad shape but one is solid with very little
rust. The good one is a US spec 1963 220SE automatic, the extremely rusty one
is a euro spec 1967 250SE with floor mounted 4 speed manual.
I need to get the rusty 250SE out of my garage to make room. It’s very far
That and the lights. Time for BaT, show Kaleb how it's done.
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
Jan 25, 2021 6:38:34 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes :
> Yeah I was thinking the same about the manual tranny. That might be the only
> thing that would make the 250 saleable.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
A drop of ATF is more than adequate for the throttle ball sockets.
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I agree. Pop the balls off the sockets, clean and lubricate and exercise the
> linkages. Not sure if atf is the right stuff to use vs synthetic
> City light? What’s that?
A small bulb in the headlight shell that's hooked to the parking lights.
Basically for use at night to light the headlamp for visibility, like DRLs,
but not so bright as to blind people in cities where there is good
street lighting.
-- Jim
Why worry? Do what makes you happy.
We have seen imperfect cars go for big money on BAT.
Maybe try not to alter things in such a way that they cannot be put back
to original if someone ultimately wants to go that route, but neither of
these cars is a relatively perfect specimen, given you have
I would think clean and lube would be all that's needed, unless
something's broken or missing?
Not sure what the best sources are for W123 parts these days.
Allan
Donald Snook via Mercedes writes:
> Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on
> eBay. But, I’m
Do you think the light swap is a plus?
Where should I market the 250 in order to capture the Eastern European market?
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:17 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Its a shame the 63 is the solid one. Those early cars with their funky
>
Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on eBay.
But, I’m wondering if somebody sells a kit to replace all the parts.
Donald H. Snook
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I will take the lights apart and see what’s involved.
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:34 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>
>
>>
>> I’d like to swap its beautiful euro headlights onto the 220SE. What do you
>> all think? Is it straightforward?
>
> If it's like the W115, I believe you
Did you mess with the wiring?
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I think Jim is right. I did the swap on my 1963 300SE, and I don’t recall it
> being anything of significance.
>
> -D
>
>>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:34 PM, Jim Cathey via
City light? What’s that?
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I don’t recall having to change anything but the connector and run a jumper
> to the “city light” in it.
>
> -D
>
>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
>>
Thanks. Never knew of such a thing.
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:59 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>
>
>>
>> City light? What’s that?
>
> A small bulb in the headlight shell that's hooked to the parking lights.
> Basically for use at night to light the headlamp for visibility, like
I wouldn't swap the gloor shift as that makes the 250 saleable. Why not
just build a bigger garage & keep them both?
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 6:17 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I have a couple of coupes. Both in sad shape but one
Yes and it’s a shame about the 250. It’s got everything: floor mounted manual,
sunroof, euro headlights, factory hitch. But it is remarkably rusty! Nice color
too- beige with dark red leather !
The 220 needs some body work, a paint job and the wood restored. It also needs
the mechanicals gone
> I’d like to swap its beautiful euro headlights onto the 220SE. What do you
> all think? Is it straightforward?
If it's like the W115, I believe you have to replace a 4-pin bakelite connector
shell with
a 6-pin equivalent. Very straightforward.
-- Jim
I agree. Pop the balls off the sockets, clean and lubricate and exercise the
linkages. Not sure if atf is the right stuff to use vs synthetic grease that
Mercedessource recommends.
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I would think clean
I think Jim is right. I did the swap on my 1963 300SE, and I don’t recall it
being anything of significance.
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:34 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> I’d like to swap its beautiful euro headlights onto the 220SE. What do you
>> all think? Is it
Give me your VIN and I’ll look up the numbers. The ball sockets are still
available fro the dealer, I believe. What other parts do you need?
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:21 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on
>
I don’t recall having to change anything but the connector and run a jumper to
the “city light” in it.
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
>
> Did you mess with the wiring?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>> wrote:
Yeah I was thinking the same about the manual tranny. That might be the only
thing that would make the 250 saleable.
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 6:33 PM, Dwight Giles wrote:
>
>
> I wouldn't swap the gloor shift as that makes the 250 saleable. Why not just
> build a bigger
Its a shame the 63 is the solid one. Those early cars with their funky
single circuit disc brakes don't really give me much confidence. So many
improvements in the car overall by 1967.
But, being solid is far more important. I don't think the slight swap is a
big deal, shouldn't be significant
Buy the OE valve cover seal. Anything else is junk and won’t fit well. As long
as they’re not damaged they will last many years. Also be sure you have the
copper washers for the hold down bolts, too.
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 9:33 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Gloves are a good
That’s it?
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> And they go a million miles.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
>> On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 12:19 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> I heard they
Is that the knuckle head that will tell you how to 'turn up the pump' to
roll more coal? Install a hood stack and chop your springs to lower your
ride?
-
Max
Charleston SC
On Mon, Jan 25, 2021 at 10:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Gregory Myers
>
Gloves are a good idea. The valve cover seal ought to go a couple sets but I'd
probably keep one on hand just in case.
-Curt
On Sunday, January 24, 2021, 10:42:13 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes:
> You only need a set of feeler gauges, a
He's not the guy selling hood stacks and reposting information to drive
traffic to his site, thats someone else. I think Alex has actually come a
long way and seems to be really doing his homework on these cars. Hes
certainly making an effort. If he's not far from you, he might be a good
choice
I have a friend from Memphis. He took his wife’s last name - well actually
hyphenated his to include hers.
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Anyone in the group live in Memphis (besides me)? I don’t have a trusted
> mechanic/Shop
Gregory Myers
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/hickory-2001-mercedes-e320/7267052639.html
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Yeah. I think that's the guy that tows a trailer behind a TD and goes
around the country collecting parts and knackered cars. He would
probably never leave Nowata OK. Self-taught expert but he appears to
have a following, the new Pierre.
--FT
On 1/25/21 10:33 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes:
> A small bulb in the headlight shell that's hooked to the parking lights.
> Basically for use at night to light the headlamp for visibility, like DRLs,
> but not so bright as to blind people in cities where there is good
> street lighting.
Sadly missing in
Alibaba gotcha covered. Free shipping?
Yes. Do not use lithium grease.
On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 8:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> A drop of ATF is more than adequate for the throttle ball sockets.
>
> -D
>
> > On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I agree. Pop the
I have a little chart of the valve arrangement for the OM617 with the order to
adjust them in that prints on a 3x5 index card. Print it out, Mark them off as
you do each, throw paper away.
I can dig a copy out for anyone who wants it, send me a PM.
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 5:32 AM, Buggered
I got wrenches from a pawn shop and put the torch to them and bent them. Makes
the job easier.
--R
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 1:45 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The special bent wrenches are a bit faster but
> regular wrenches will work
On free vegetable oil from Burger King
--FT
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 12:19 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
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The aftermarket sensors come in two flavors, car-specific and
programmable.
The programmable ones are more expensive, and you need a $100 gizmo to
set them up, but AFAIK they fit everything.
My local Farm Bureau sells some brand I never heard of, programmable,
for $55. That way they only have
The "trick" is that you adjust valves in the order that they come up to the
proper position as the camshaft is rotated, and you do NOT go in sequential
order of one cylinder to the next. I mark a piece of scratch paper with "E
\ I" repeated once for each cylinder (meaning Exhaust and Intake) and
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