Re: [MBZ] engine hibernation wakeup

2005-11-22 Thread Andrew Cunningham
I think we need a time-out. Andy On 11/20/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: are you f'in stupid Ed? This car is nearly MINT! The interior is virtually perfect (except for the dash) and the paint is nearly the same. This is the issue.if I can't start this engine, I have a

Re: [MBZ] Rubber parts replacement

2005-11-26 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hans, The rubber hose tells the wastegate to limit the power so with it disconnected you will be at the highest boost possible until the overboost sensor on the Intake Manifold kicks in and cuts the signal to the ALDA. Without that line connected you should actually have more power (up until the

[MBZ] google video [some MB content]

2005-11-30 Thread Andrew Cunningham
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2889527841583480458 Andy

Re: [MBZ] What about this schtict?

2005-12-01 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Note Item Location: BS :) Andy On 11/30/05, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you put a bunch of them on your car you will become at least self-sustaining. If you couple it with the Vornado or Tornado air turbulator (lifetime guarantee!) you would start producing excess fuel, but

[MBZ] [OT] How to get a video file from a website?

2005-12-03 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hi, I want to submit the video from this site to the video google thing, but I need it on my desktop. Anyone have any idea? http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208f_id=681 Thanks, Andy

Re: [MBZ] IP Advance (??)

2006-04-15 Thread Andrew Cunningham
David, What does it idle after it is warmed up? Andy On 4/14/06, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: It just pulls the linkage a bit to give a faster idle -- otherwise they tend to stall when very cold. I wish they'd kept that feature in later cars. I have

[MBZ] Turbo Drain Seal Replacement 617.95x

2005-09-15 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hi, I just completed replacing the turbo drain seal on my 83 300SD. Thanks for all the various people who have posted on this topic on many other ocassions - I used all the info I could find. I was hoping to compare notes with others who have recently performed this job and present what I did

[MBZ] OT a little silliness

2005-09-30 Thread Andrew Cunningham
http://www.hugi.is/hahradi/bigboxes.php?box_id=51208f_id=681 ps -- You need a broadband connection to play this well. Enjoy! Andy

Re: [MBZ] Bush warns of HUGE fuel increases this winter...WOW!

2005-10-05 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Chris, You will have to let me know how that turns out. I have thought about using one like that but thought that the cake may need to be cleaned out too often without some minor prefiltration. Andy On 10/4/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.dieselproducts.com/ Some

Re: [MBZ] unique odometer reading

2006-01-21 Thread Andrew Cunningham
photoshop time? On 1/21/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Odometer reads 123456. More forethought required, but the trip _should_ have been reset so that it read 7890. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list

Re: [MBZ] Truckers fight biodiesel mandate

2006-02-06 Thread Andrew Cunningham
You can buy a biodiesel pump by Webster pump from www.patriot-supply.com Caal 1-866-321-4822 and ask for Steve Boyle This eliminates the fire risk and pump damage that biodiesel can do to normal pumps. No relationship with company/person. Got the contact information from altfuelfurnace on

Re: [MBZ] Wulf is back! AND Stanadyne in line fuel heater (free)

2006-03-11 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hmm, I would have expected trusted in all CAPS unless I am reading too much into the back and forth. :) Andy On 3/10/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zoltan Finks wrote: Actually I think I'll stick to consulting logical sources like I have, such as trusted Mercedes mechanics

Re: [MBZ] Adjusting the turbo wastegate (W123)

2005-06-15 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Paul, There are two types: kkk (hope you have this one) garrett kkk has kkk in a triangle on the side and pod with threaded rod and nut like in the link below: http://www.fastforward.ca/gallery/MFTurboCharger.jpg The locknut and rod adjust the wastegate on a kkk If you want to adjust the

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful, Be very Careful

2005-06-18 Thread Andrew Cunningham
I love the star on the grille! Hmm not sure if it should point up down or sideways so lets make sure it doesn't point in any of those directions so we can't choose the wrong one! Andy PS not sure if the peeling paint on the spoiler is original! On 6/18/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D for sale

2005-06-20 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Is that for 0-60 or a 1/4 mile? Andy On 6/20/05, Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope, not slower than a 240D - replaced the fuel filters and now it's in the 18-20 sec range. On 6/19/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is this the one that's slower than a 240D? On 6/19/05, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Re: Mobil 1 Update...

2005-06-20 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Kaleb, don't take it so personal :) On 6/20/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its not my list, its OUR list. Bob Rentfro wrote: Could this be the start of the first M1 thread on Kaleb's new list? AZ Bob '77 300D 136K On 6/20/05, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] anybody need any 126 euro bumpers?

2005-06-22 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Kaleb, What would be the best bumper to put on an 83 300SD with a long narrow intercooler? Andy On 6/21/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7981465743rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AITrd=1 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK

[MBZ] Re: 126 intercooler options

2005-06-23 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Sorry, Hit sent before finished signing, Andy On 6/22/05, Andrew Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I have been considering putting an intercooler on my 83 300SD and the recent post about the full load tweak has further fueled my desire. Unlike the 60x engines, my 617's air does

Re: [MBZ] VA SVO

2005-06-25 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Clay, Perhaps we should see if they could get the $1/gallon biofuel credit AND not pay the road taxes :) Andy On 6/24/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://makeashorterlink.com/?F1145235B Dude with a 603 works at a MB dealer, finally figures out he can use fry grease to run his

Re: [MBZ] Yet another Seller on Crack

2005-06-29 Thread Andrew Cunningham
I like green. I have an 83 300SD that needs a paint job. I was thinking about going with a dark green, some like the british racing green. That or purple. Andy On 29 Jun 2005 15:18:06 -, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it is a factory color. There were some butt ugly ones

Re: [MBZ] Yet another Seller on Crack

2005-06-29 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Duff Knoxville, TN - Original Message - From: Andrew Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like green. I have an 83 300SD that needs a paint job. I was thinking about going with a dark green, some like the british racing green. That or purple. Andy

Re: [MBZ] OMG

2005-07-03 Thread Andrew Cunningham
WOW 55 MPG TOO! On 7/2/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=6315item= 4559584210rd=1ssPageName=WDVW ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see

[MBZ] Group Buys

2005-07-04 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hi, What kind of things make for a good group purchase? Every so often I see some great ones on our lists (really wish I had a job when a coil compressor one happened). How does one go about negotiating a group purchase with a company? Andy

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 126 diesel

2005-07-04 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Where? :) Andy On 7/3/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Few people have the time or inclination to part out a car, let alone deal with the flotsam and jetsam you encounter on eBay to sell the stuff. Even yards get fed up. Right now I can have a rusty '85 300sd with a perfect

Re: [MBZ] OH MY GOD

2005-07-04 Thread Andrew Cunningham
I was eying the headlights :) Did that have a body kit or is that a stock bumper, I couldn't see very well... Andy On 7/4/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $300 parts car On Sunday, July 3, 2005, at 12:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/

Re: [MBZ] OH MY GOD

2005-07-04 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Now thats one of the purples I was thinking about! Andy On 7/3/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone puhleeze tell me that it's my monitor. I seem to be seeing a PURPLE 126 with a mini-NASCAR spoiler. I dunno whether to laugh or cry. Kaleb, on the bright side, if it stays low,

Re: [MBZ] MityVac

2005-07-08 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Hmm.. I know there a bit of overlap between lists, but I wonder if it would be possible to get a multi-list group buy together for something... Andy On 7/7/05, Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What you are looking for, and what another MBZ-related list did a group purchase on, is a device called

Re: [MBZ] Turned up fuel on OM603, sans IC or WI

2005-07-11 Thread Andrew Cunningham
think they simply had other computer controls doing the same thing, just in a different way. :-) Best regards, Dave M. Boise, ID -- Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 20:38:28 -0400 From: Andrew Cunningham [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] stick parts car

2005-07-23 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Actually, europe had 280Ds I think. I am pretty sure I'd seen a manual 280TD. These are non-turbo euro models as far as I know. Andy On 7/22/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its a rare bird indeed, they cut the 5th pistion in half to make it a 4.5 cyl. andrew strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] diagnosing bad valve stem seals/guide

2005-07-29 Thread Andrew Cunningham
I have wondered about using a oxygen sensor with a diesel engine before. It would only be useful at WOT, because at all other times it will say... yeap too much air in there :) I figure it would be interesting to see if the IP can be tuned a little easier with some quantitative measure as opposed

Re: [MBZ] Boost line check valve?

2005-07-30 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Casey, I have been playing with the signal to the ALDA with the 617 engine, not yours though. If there is a check valve (at least on the 617) the ALDA will stay pressurized from your peak boost even after you take your foot off the go pedal. Until it leaks down to the correct intake pressure

Re: [MBZ] Weird vacuum problem

2007-11-16 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Is there a procedure on the MB CD that goes over how to replace the check valve or can a second one be plumbed in to take over the function? Andy On Oct 27, 2007 2:41 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK thanks y'all -- lunchtime pondering got me thinking the same thing, so now I

Re: [MBZ] Governer question - injection charge profile

2007-01-22 Thread Andrew Cunningham
John, I would love to see a scan of that chart. Andy On 1/19/07, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter Merle wrote: To ask a furthur question - what shapes the maximum injection stoke volume vs rpm at these pumps. As I understand it compensation for volumetric efficiency vs rpm

Re: [MBZ] Governer question - injection charge profile

2007-01-25 Thread Andrew Cunningham
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew Cunningham wrote: I would love to see a scan of that chart. Threw in a little extra as well. The chart is on the bottom of page 9 though. A more advanced one for the governor used on the M pumps (OM60x) is on page 14. http://www.ece.msstate.edu/~jer99/mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Ford Diesels?

2007-02-01 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Speaking of Toast: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070125/ap_on_bi_ge/earns_ford 12 Billion - ouch Andy On 1/10/07, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Typical short sighted ass-backward Merkin corporate thought in action. Ford's toast. On 1/10/07, Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Another 190D Have Questions Before Buy

2007-06-04 Thread Andrew Cunningham
I added keyless entry to an 83 300SD. I put a solenoid in the door to raise and lower the driver's side lock as if someone in the car were doing it. This then contacts the switch in the door (in the same manner as if someone unlocked the doors) and the trunk pump kicks on and does the other

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

2006-07-11 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Jim, What does the pin connection look? Would it be easier to put a PIC on a different board in that location? Andy On 7/3/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, nobody had a dead one to sacrifice at the altar of understanding, so I'm putting that project away. (I _know_ at least

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

2006-07-11 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Jim, I have it! PIC12F508 is 8 pin Dip 125C temp range :: $0.72 For Vss any of the follow would work: 1)Connect pin 8 to pin 2 2) to pin 5 3) to ground directly 4) the top of resistor 4 to ground would work also GP4 reads the input GP1 provides the output 4 mhz internal xtal Use the 256

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

2006-07-18 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Casey, Can you scan the board with a reference ruler and email it to me? Andy On 7/17/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paging Mr Cathey. Mr Cathey, please come to the office for urgent consultation!!! I just de-soldered the ill-tempered oil circuit board from my '87 300TD. Do you

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

2006-07-18 Thread Andrew Cunningham
Not many people are fluent in andy... sometimes I make up my own terms. On the bright side there are enough people out there well versed in similar languages who translate. Andy On 7/18/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:25:51 -0700 Zeitgeist [EMAIL