Re: [MBZ] Asiana Crew Report - SFO Crash

2013-07-15 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley writes: > It also says they're taking steps to prevent it from happening again, which I > assume means somebody just flunked his summer semester by getting fired from > his > internship. All in all an epic prank though. Almost worth it, I'd

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houghton College says no

2013-07-20 Thread Allan Streib
mance at the interview. They could have had any number of reasons for their decision and they are not going to disclose them to you. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://

Re: [MBZ] OT - Asiana

2013-07-21 Thread Allan Streib
inal approach that disables both autothrottle AND > speed failure/autothrottle not activated warnings, as doing so will > very often cause the plane to crash even if the pilots are monitoring > the speed. PIlot error or bad software/instrumentation design? > > Peter > > ___

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) TCP/IP not working on WinXP computer

2013-07-21 Thread Allan Streib
Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> writes: > No need for oriface any more. Libre office is free, as is googelie > docs. Libre Office is fine for what most people need in an "office" software package, but it is far from 100% compatible with MS Office, if that is a consideration. However thanks to

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) TCP/IP not working on WinXP computer

2013-07-21 Thread Allan Streib
their new "Cascade" systems. Their XT/XE line used AMD processors. -- Allan Streib ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] List Mom duties

2013-07-21 Thread Allan Streib
to the list and not wait for approval, post it on imgur.com or any other free image hosting service and include the link in your email. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) TCP/IP not working on WinXP computer

2013-07-22 Thread Allan Streib
okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Police start using 'black boxes' in car crash investigations

2013-07-23 Thread Allan Streib
available to re-program >>>>> such a >>>> black box. >>>> >>>> Randy >>>> >>>> >>>> >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> T

Re: [MBZ] Asiana, etc.

2013-07-23 Thread Allan Streib
g to unsafe operations. However it's reasonable to speculate that cultural patterns learned since birth are hard to turn off, particularly under stress when you may be thinking less carefully. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Asiana, etc.

2013-07-23 Thread Allan Streib
flies them into a hillside. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Asiana, etc.

2013-07-23 Thread Allan Streib
Korean Air's safety issues in the 1990s and they undertook specific training to counter this cultural tendancy among their pilots. Perhaps Asiana was not so diligent. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Puppy Linux

2013-07-23 Thread Allan Streib
around I have not heard much about it. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Asiana, etc.

2013-07-25 Thread Allan Streib
.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] USPS

2013-07-25 Thread Allan Streib
Michael Canfield writes: > The USPS is NOT government owned...any more. It is ostensibly self-funded, but it is still under the control of congress. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

[MBZ] parts sources, again

2013-07-26 Thread Allan Streib
Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhere, so I think I know what I need, but where to buy and have a decent shot at getting quality parts? Jabba? All

Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again

2013-07-27 Thread Allan Streib
sent from my miniPad) > > On Jul 26, 2013, at 8:25 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > Did the hive-mind ever decide who was the best to go to for parts now? > > I'm thinking of finally doing the front-end overhaul on my W123 300D. I > have an old parts quote from Rusty somewhe

Re: [MBZ] OT - Asiana

2013-07-27 Thread Allan Streib
senger service in some countries. It is most definintely an aircraft from another era at this point, unless refitted with a "glass cockpit" it has a "gauges and switches" cockpit and requires a 3-man crew to operate. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again

2013-07-27 Thread Allan Streib
most corrupt states in the country, it doesn't stop outside of Chicago. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Satellite ISPs

2013-07-27 Thread Allan Streib
e expensive side, compared to what I pay for cable internet. I guess if it's the only option, it's the only option. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] Hole in the roof, was: parts sources, again

2013-07-28 Thread Allan Streib
e evidently been gullible enough for 30 or more years to pay big > money for 'em. > I sure as Hell wouldn't have a car with a hole in the roof, if "they'd" make > one without it. > > Wilton -- Allan Streib ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again

2013-07-28 Thread Allan Streib
grudge. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Stre

Re: [MBZ] Car For Allen

2013-07-28 Thread Allan Streib
Well at least we know it's not "chipped" Dan Penoff writes: > Martinsville? > > I would be reluctant to buy anything like this in Martinsville. Most > of the locals drive big pick up trucks that spew huge amounts of smoke > when they pull away

Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again

2013-07-28 Thread Allan Streib
ity to rebuild?! This guy "stole" from so many people and now hes > getting another chance?! You guys are too much... > > I can't wait to hear his excuse... and I can't wait to hear the groups > reaction. > > This really is insane and I don't unde

[MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-07-28 Thread Allan Streib
I have not driven the 300D much this summer. In fact I have not driven it at all for over a month. I need it while another car goes into the shop, so I went out this afternoon to wash it and check it over... the thing is infested with wasps in every crevice! In the door hinge recesses, under the

Re: [MBZ] parts sources, again

2013-07-28 Thread Allan Streib
G Mann writes: > Would someone tell the whole story of just what the hell happened with > Trent? Just once? I don't think anybody knows, other than Trent himself. I myself have no idea. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-07-28 Thread Allan Streib
Fmiser writes: > Paper or mud? The ones that build paper nest are the ones that > fight to defend their nests. At sundown is the time to get 'em. > They slow down, and are all on the nest. During the day, there is > always a few out and about. Paper. There was a mud nest in the air filter, w

Re: [MBZ] wasps here there everywhere

2013-07-29 Thread Allan Streib
? My 240D only sat for 2 weeks and it took about 80 > miles before the brakes really free'd up all the way yesterday. > > -Curt > -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-07-30 Thread Allan Streib
2013 at 2:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel >> wrote: >> > What a horror story. Where do you reside? >> > >> > On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 11:22 PM, Allan Streib > >wrote: >> > >> >> Fmiser writes: >> >> >> >> > Pap

Re: [MBZ] Forum format - was: Mercedes Digest, Vol 92, Issue 184

2013-07-30 Thread Allan Streib
I am not sure I understand the benefit of digest mode when you're using webmail. I'd be inclined to advise him to resubscribe in individual-message mode. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer [was Re: Roger?]

2013-07-31 Thread Allan Streib
nd the high amounts of carbs most people eat. Perhaps that creates conditions favorable to cancer, as well as tending to trigger diabetes over the long term. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Uns

Re: [MBZ] Poor quality parts

2013-07-31 Thread Allan Streib
clay writes: > So, last year I ordered parts for Frosch from Q. The set of plug > wires are garbage. These things have been nothing but shite for the > last six months. Bosch wires must have been made in china. The spark > sides are not connected to the plugs. The things look like pig tails

Re: [MBZ] Anyone ever successfully obtain a title by surety bond in Illinois?

2013-07-31 Thread Allan Streib
wait 6-12 weeks for the process with the state > to start and end. > > Anyone here ever go through this entirely? Seems like there are an absurd > number of cars floating in la la land ... > -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer [was Re: Roger?]

2013-08-01 Thread Allan Streib
On Thu, Aug 1, 2013, at 11:06 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: If the Canadian government will only let them charge $10 a dose, and they willingly sell it in Canada for that price, why do they have to get $230 each when they sell it in USA? If they were mandated to sell it for $10 in the USA they pro

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-02 Thread Allan Streib
g the cancer or heart disease or > whatever if your life sucks. Why not leave that decision up to the individual? If someone else is deciding, that is a "death panel." That all that phrase means. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
Gary Hurst writes: > i'd just a reel mower if i were you . moves well and changes direction > easily! Great if you have a small yard. Not exactly practical if you have acres. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list ar

Re: [MBZ] Yelp is evil.

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
are specialty tractor types for used on the greens at golf courses. Don't they require a lot of maintenance in sharpening and adusting the clearance between the reel and blade? -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
Peter Frederick writes: > I'm always astonished that people will pay someone to do their yard > work upwards of $100 per hour when they want to pay the people who > work for them and generate their income $10 an hour. Simple supply and demand. --

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
transaxle changes speed and direction easily. You do have to use a clutch but I'm so used to it I don't even notice. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change d

Re: [MBZ] Yelp is evil.

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
Mountain Man writes: > It might be that competitors have purchased good ratings? meaning that > only good ratings come to them. Always, follow the money. Another thing is that when people are satisfied they usually don't bother to comment or go out of their way to leave ratings. When people ar

[MBZ] OT: brake master cylinder reservoir, W116

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
Amidst the health care, cancer, death panel, and lawn mower converation, I am wondering how to remove the reservoir from the master cylinder on my W116. It looks like it should just pull/pry off? I don't want to break anything. Allan -- 1979 300SD 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] Treating cancer

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
he affect on his lifespan is unknown. Pancreatic cancer is pretty much a death sentence no matter what you do (or don't do). Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] Chainsaws

2013-08-03 Thread Allan Streib
subscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Yelp is evil.

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
tive reviews start > disappearing. Very scary company. I just don't understand how our > legal system allows this. Why are they still in business? BBB is known to do pretty much the same thing. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] more on the 95 E300

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
issions they were lagging the US (particularly California). Pretty sure there were no catalytic converters, etc. on euro cars until well after they were mandatory in the US. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list a

Re: [MBZ] Chainsaws

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
in Illinois, I'm pretty much stuck with Avgas unless the stuff Farm > Bureau > delivers to farmers is alcohol free. I'll have to check on that. I don't know how trustworthy it is, but pure-gas.org claims to list stations that sell ethanol-free fuel. -- Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Chainsaws

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
t surges (slows down, revs, slows down) over and over. Hate to throw out the gallon+ I still have, but it's really annoying. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] battery charging

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
How long should I let a battery charge (small 8A charger) before I assume it's as charged as it's going to get? It was basically completely flat, and it's been going at least 12 hours. I can hear the battery bubbling and it's a bit warm to the touch. Charger meter is still showing 8A draw, I'm u

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels for men

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
> > <http://www.tradefarmmachinery.com.au/detail/tractors/tractors/john-deere/2004-6523e-tractor--23%27-cg-slasher/79254> > > Hendrik > who spend many an hour slashing things -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] battery charging

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
m guessing that it's either never going to charge or it's just not there yet. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Crackhead of the day

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
"Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: > http://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/3920597655.html Can't believe he didn't at least clean out that big nest something build under the hood -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To se

Re: [MBZ] its near perfect but not for 50k

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
Rodbender? "Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-SDL-1987-mercedes-300-sdl-sedan-only-5-995-miles-museum-piece-classic-/190880740107?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2c7160f30b&vxp=mtr &g

Re: [MBZ] lots of people hitting the crack pipe tonight.

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
5811b6397&vxp=mtr > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan S

Re: [MBZ] battery charging

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
hrs now, battery is now quite warm and still reading only 8.8V if I remove the charger. Guess it's dead, jim. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] John Deere Diesels for men

2013-08-04 Thread Allan Streib
4, 3 cyl Mitsubishi diesel S550 Elk - 17 PTO HP - (? years), 4 cyl Mazda gasoline S630 Bull - 22 PTO HP - '80-84, 2 cyl Mitsubishi diesel S650 Bison - 22 PTO HP - '73-'83, 4 cyl Mitsubishi diesel S670 Bison - 25 PTO HP - '80-'84, 4 cyl Mitsubishi dies

Re: [MBZ] Here are your new keys

2013-08-05 Thread Allan Streib
C mill to cut one from a steel blank. The problem being, if you don't have a good original to copy. Unless someone has the cross reference of VIN to key patterns, this doesn't help with replacing a lost key. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] '87 300SDL A/C Blowing fuses

2013-08-05 Thread Allan Streib
o of running fine, the same thing happened. > > Any ideas on issue?? Default mode of the ACC is full defrost. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] '77 300D ACC2 widget

2013-08-05 Thread Allan Streib
Tim Crone writes: > Yes, exactly. Couldn't think of "servo" for some reason. :) I patched up a cracked servo with JB Weld (the lower part, that are nortorious for cracking). Used a small laboratory-type spatula to work the JB weld fully into the crack then smoothed off the surface. A carved-d

Re: [MBZ] '77 300D ACC2 widget

2013-08-05 Thread Allan Streib
Alex Chamberlain writes: > What's wrong with the Unwired Tools kit, besides the fact that it's way > overpriced for something that anyone with some electronics and fabrication > skill should be able to cobble together out of an Arduino and some aquarium > tubing? I think the Unwired kit pre-date

Re: [MBZ] '77 300D ACC2 widget

2013-08-05 Thread Allan Streib
Andrew Strasfogel writes: > Not in a 1987 car. Subject line says '77 Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okie

Re: [MBZ] 1962 Mercedes 200D $1800

2013-08-05 Thread Allan Streib
y.craigslist.org/cto/3981153091.html > > > 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: > http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] Someone Needs This

2013-08-08 Thread Allan Streib
subscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-10 Thread Allan Streib
something diesel, maybe even zero turn. From what I > hear though the zero turns only work on flat ground. Mine is mostly flat but > I so have a ditch that I mow. > > Sent from my iPhone > -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Allan Streib
o to: >>http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Allan Streib
t; To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-10 Thread Allan Streib
would read them all if you are thinking of tackling this yourself. If I find my writeup somewhere I'll send it along. Allan Robert Koziak writes: > Allan, > > > I am very interested and would appreciate a copy of the writeup. > > > Bob > > > > -Origi

Re: [MBZ] ADDED Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
iebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >

Re: [MBZ] ADDED Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
> Not to my thinking, but I've never done it. > If the shift RPM is controlled by a vacuum signal, wouldn't a total loss of > vacuum give you upshifts at maximum RPM when you want minimum RPM? On the diesel I thought that the vacuum signal mainly affected the "firmness" of the shift not the shif

Re: [MBZ] wasps everywhere

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
Larry T writes: > Most wasps are non threatening to humans - it's the people who freak out > and run around trying to kill them. I only try to remove yellow jackets > who build nests in the ground - it's too easy to not know they are there > and get stung when cutting the grass... the way the

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of diesel law tractors

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

Re: [MBZ] ADDED Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
drive in the gears that depend on the failed B2 band, but it would yank your > teeth out when it finally catches 3rd gear. Yes, you're right. I forgot about the cable. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya Think?

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscr

Re: [MBZ] ADDED Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
Allan Streib writes: > The vacuum hose connects to a switch valve at the top of the engine > valve cover. The valve is tied into the throttle linkage and has a > bunch of vacuum lines connected to it. The line to the transmission > runs down and behind the engine. Actually I&#

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya Think?

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
__ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Why I don't take my car to a mechanic

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
Larry T writes: > BTW, i soaked the fittings with PB Blaster in the hope it will help the > threads break loose I like the ATF and acetone mix myself. I have had very good luck with it. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] ADDED Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
ot;Kaleb C. Striplin" writes: > Should be hooked to the vacuum valve on the IP. > > On 8/11/2013 5:03 PM, Allan Streib wrote: >> Allan Streib writes: >> >>> The vacuum hose connects to a switch valve at the top of the engine >>> valve cover. The valve i

Re: [MBZ] Nice 72 300SEL

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
om/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/list

Re: [MBZ] Why I don't take my car to a mechanic

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
. > On 8/11/2013 7:24 PM, Allan Streib wrote: >> Larry T writes: >> >>> BTW, i soaked the fittings with PB Blaster in the hope it will help the >>> threads break loose >> I like the ATF and acetone mix myself. I have had very good luck with >>

Re: [MBZ] Nice 72 300SEL

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Standby Generators

2013-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
Scott Ritchey writes: > Ironically, the very frequent power outages almost totally stopped > after I got the generator. Sounds like the rule that if you have a spare part on hand, that part will never fail! Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: OT anyone have experience and opinion on late model trucks?

2013-08-12 Thread Allan Streib
Jim Cathey writes: >>> Unfortunately American diesels are LOUD. The pickups are absurdly loud > > Que? They've all gotten extremely quiet in the last decade. The loud pickups, which are common around here, are the result of aftermarket "performance" exhausts and "chipped" engine management syst

Re: [MBZ] Whaddya Think?

2013-08-12 Thread Allan Streib
You might be right if it started without ether and was drivable. Until then, it's a project with all the speculative costs that entails. A $10K car doesn't have to be perfect, but it does have to start and run well. On Mon, Aug 12, 2013, at 09:18 AM, [1]dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: You guy

Re: [MBZ] Automatic Transmission issue 1983 300D 195K. Shifts in Reverse but issue with Forward. Help!!!

2013-08-13 Thread Allan Streib
clay writes: > PnP has a 92 300SE they do not want to part. Sale price is $1300, but > bad reverse gear. Does the 722.502 have that same B2 ring issue? B2 doesn't affect reverse anyway. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] more jabba

2013-08-13 Thread Allan Streib
Scott Ritchey writes: > Maybe the ACC I servo isn't (by comparison) so awful after all. Yes it is. It's a literal rube goldberg. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To U

Re: [MBZ] John Deere 318

2013-08-14 Thread Allan Streib
has turf tires. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Radios. was: Motor Mounts

2013-08-14 Thread Allan Streib
ith a non-retractable. Not looking > forward to sorting out all the wiring. > Thanks, > Gerry > -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Radios. was: Motor Mounts

2013-08-15 Thread Allan Streib
x27;m thinking of? > > Sent from my iPad > > >> On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 9:51 PM, Allan Streib wrote: >> >>> The radio wiring in an 83 300D is pretty simple: switched power, >>> constant power, antenna, L and R speakers. Since the front/rear balance >

Re: [MBZ] UPS Airbus crash

2013-08-16 Thread Allan Streib
inutes. Witnesses usually say a lot of things that don't end up being true. Though there were high-voltage powerlines in the path, if they hit one that could cause some crackling sounds, sparks/flashes, etc. -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] ULSD

2013-08-16 Thread Allan Streib
e injection pumps and early failure was > common. ULSD formulation was adjusted and now is supposed to lubricate > enough. > > Even so, many who run older injection systems add lubrication to the fuel, > just to be sure. > > If you search ULSD testing, it may turn up the volume of

Re: [MBZ] Another Green Monster

2013-08-16 Thread Allan Streib
"A/C works, but might be out of gas" Tell me another story. Dan Penoff writes: > Here's another one: > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1726371-fs-1973-450-se-139k-va.html#post5907687 > -- Allan Streib _

[MBZ] W116 brakes

2013-08-17 Thread Allan Streib
Finally got around to installing new master cylinder on my 300SD. The pedal felt a bit spongey I thought, and would sink to the floor if held. I bench bled the new cylinder, installed, bled the system, and not much has changed. So I'm wondering, can anyhing else cause a sinking pedal? Brake boos

Re: [MBZ] W116 brakes

2013-08-17 Thread Allan Streib
ment of the clevis rod before it > contacts the piston. If it's adjusted oo long, the piston won't make it all > the way to the end of the bore like it should. > > Dan > > > On Aug 17, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > >> Finally got around to install

Re: [MBZ] W116 brakes

2013-08-17 Thread Allan Streib
rake pedal > down, the rod should tighten up. The rod should move 1 - 2 mm before it > tightens up. Ah ok, that sounds better. And now that I think about it that could explain the hot rear brakes too, if the pressure isn't draining back. Allan -- Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] W140 Stuck rear doors

2013-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
dow > at the back end where there is a lot of metal and less chance of > breaking the inside door panel. 2x4 flat with a big rubber hammer? > -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] W116 brakes

2013-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
le (as it did before I bought it) that might not be too unlikely. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] floor underlayment

2013-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
I had to pull most of the underlayment out of the W116 when I got it, because it was waterlogged and disintegrating. I seem to recall Rusty saying this material is not available, thinking about using this as a substitute: http://www.lowes.com/pd_403030-11580-DB43X10RB_0__?productId=3698844 Tho

Re: [MBZ] W140 Stuck rear doors

2013-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
Jim Cathey writes: > Chevy PU was mousy inside. I hosed it out and dried it, > still a bit mousy. A few days of ozone and now it smells > normal, even on a hot day. Ozone? How did you do this? Did you build your own ozone generator out of an old microwave oven? Allan -- All

Re: [MBZ] Ot uverse

2013-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
p://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] W116 brakes

2013-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
Craig writes: > After I completed all the work of changing a 240D to a 240D/3.0 (which > took awhile, since I was going to graduate school at the time), both > front calipers were frozen, even to the point of my noticing that the car > didn't coast like it should. Replacing them fixed the problem

Re: [MBZ] W116 brakes

2013-08-18 Thread Allan Streib
y cause the > symptoms you're describing. > > I'd start with checking all four calipers as I described, then replacing > the hoses. If you find a stuck caliper, its best to replace them in pairs. > > > The brakes on a W116 should be quite excellent

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