[MBZ] OT: For Sale, IBM ThinkPad R32

2010-02-06 Thread Benz Hogs
I have upgraded to a newer laptop and am now selling my R32. $130 to anyone on the list. It currently does not have an OS installed, but I have access to XP, Win7, and any flavor of Linux that can be installed. Here are the details: IBM Thinkpad R32, with 2.0Ghz Pentium 4 Mobile processor, 1GB

Re: [MBZ] OT: For Sale, IBM ThinkPad R32

2010-02-06 Thread Benz Hogs
SOLD! :) Luther On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 1:04 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I have upgraded to a newer laptop and am now selling my R32. $130 to anyone on the list. It currently does not have an OS installed, but I have access to XP, Win7, and any flavor of Linux that can

[MBZ] 300SDL glow plug system massive failure

2011-01-23 Thread Benz Hogs
Hi all, I've been absent and finally have my first towable major failure in the SDL... When turning the key to the run/glow position, the electrical system completely shuts down, 0v, the dome light is off, and not even a glow of dome light at night. Jumping the car did not help so I removed

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL glow plug system massive failure

2011-01-23 Thread Benz Hogs
up enough to make contact with the intake manifold causing a short. I think this blew up the glow plug relay so I swapped in another one after installing new glow plug wiring harness and its been fine since. On 1/23/2011 4:26 PM, Benz Hogs wrote: Hi all, I've been absent and finally have my

Re: [MBZ] California girl explains it all

2011-01-25 Thread Benz Hogs
Oh dear, like, my, she, like, sounds, like, she's, like, smart, like, a, like, vegetable, like. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/25/2011 10:37 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: This reminds me of the logic of the current maintenance

Re: [MBZ] Moving Experience

2011-01-30 Thread Benz Hogs
ABF delivers the pods to your driveway also. Pack at your leisure, then they come get the packed pod and deliver it to your new home. Luther, son, friend, etc of ABF (headquarters in my hometown) employees Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx

Re: [MBZ] Moving Experience

2011-01-31 Thread Benz Hogs
Oak Park is where I live... Fort Smith, AR is my hometown :) Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 1/31/2011 10:19 AM, Mountain Man wrote: Luther wrote: Luther, son, friend, etc of ABF (headquarters in my hometown) employees ABF HQ is not

Re: [MBZ] Moving Experience

2011-02-01 Thread Benz Hogs
Mills Park? I'm at Washington and Wisconsin, 1 block south of the park. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/1/2011 4:19 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Luther wrote: Oak Park is where I live... Fort Smith, AR is my hometown :) I used to live

Re: [MBZ] Moving Experience

2011-02-01 Thread Benz Hogs
Still there and my wife works there. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/1/2011 7:10 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Luther wrote: Mills Park? I'm at Washington and Wisconsin, 1 block south of the park. There ya go. Half block south of the Y

Re: [MBZ] Life of CV joints

2011-02-02 Thread Benz Hogs
The right rear axle on my SDL has a boot that has been cracked for over 2 years/40,000mi and is now completely missing. The axle has not made any noise yet. I had to replace both axles on my '82 300CD when they were thumping constantly. The CD's axle boots were not cracked open like the

Re: [MBZ] Nice

2011-02-02 Thread Benz Hogs
My wife and I went for a ~15mi bike ride on the partially plowed roads today. People out digging their cars out would stop and gawk and make comments as we rode by. It was quite fun :) Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/2/2011 4:04

Re: [MBZ] Nice

2011-02-03 Thread Benz Hogs
We rode around non-major roads from here into Riverside and back for about 2 hours. Had another guy join us for part of the ride and he brought his camera along Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/2/2011 9:34 PM, Mountain Man

Re: [MBZ] 1980 240D crash test

2011-02-26 Thread Benz Hogs
That was fun, but this iswell, Opel abuse :) Opel vs. 140 Benz :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EysDcrs-GAofeature=fvwrel Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 2/26/2011 10:38 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Valve Tick Diagnoses and Fix

2011-03-04 Thread Benz Hogs
What about finding someone with a 603rodbender and offering to purchase their #22 head? This is what I did on eBay for my SDL. Came with injectors and chambers. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/4/2011 10:17 AM, Rolf wrote: Yes,

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Valve Tick Diagnoses and Fix

2011-03-04 Thread Benz Hogs
Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/4/2011 6:26 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Benz Hogs wrote: What about finding someone with a 603rodbender and offering to purchase their #22 head? This is what I did on eBay for my SDL. Came with injectors and chambers. It would be expensive if the proper prechambers were

Re: [MBZ] New Stereo for Red

2011-03-06 Thread Benz Hogs
Yes, down by the shifter. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/6/2011 8:04 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Down by the shifter you mean? Almost as much hassle as removing the kick panel or dash cluster... -Curt Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 16:47:34

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch

2011-03-18 Thread Benz Hogs
NICE. Now my wife wants to go back home and buy a car... thanks :) Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/18/2011 2:51 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: http://flint.craigslist.org/ctd/2271332109.html Please buy it before I do. Rick Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch

2011-03-18 Thread Benz Hogs
She is from Dearborn. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/18/2011 5:51 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Benz Hogs wrote: NICE. Now my wife wants to go back home and buy a car... thanks :) Is she from Missedagain? Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch

2011-03-18 Thread Benz Hogs
Who is this question for? Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/18/2011 5:13 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: I see in your sig that you now have a Dodge ram with a Cummins Diesel. What happened to the Ford Diesel? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon

Re: [MBZ] Car For Mitch

2011-03-18 Thread Benz Hogs
The Ford is with my parents in AR. The Dodge is (very sadly) the 318 gasser. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/18/2011 7:37 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:06:00 -0500 Benz Hogsbenz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I see in your

Re: [MBZ] illegals

2011-03-23 Thread Benz Hogs
Just visit Arkansas or OK...there are more than enough illegals around my home areas Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/23/2011 8:12 PM, Mountain Man wrote: RLE wrote: California and Arizone are overrun with people like this and

Re: [MBZ] Spare Tire

2011-03-23 Thread Benz Hogs
You can still rotate directional tires as normal, the tire guy just has to remove them from the rim and remount them in the correct direction. They might not like it, but they will do it if you insist that the rotate is done correctly. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx

Re: [MBZ] B-2s to Libya

2011-03-25 Thread Benz Hogs
I went to High School about 20mi from these special hangers in Whiteman AFB that house the Stealths. When practicing for baseball or running for cross country, we would see (not hear) flyovers all the time. If you watched during a turn, it would turn from normal shape into a pencil line in

[MBZ] test

2009-06-15 Thread Benz Hogs
New email server test. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion ___

Re: [MBZ] test

2009-06-15 Thread Benz Hogs
AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: bzzt, fail. Benz Hogs wrote: New email server test. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car

Re: [MBZ] test

2009-06-15 Thread Benz Hogs
Testing again... Luther Bob Rentfro wrote: you answered your own test? Bob R On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 7:43 AM, Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: bzzt, fail. Benz Hogs wrote: New email server test. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel

[MBZ] today's SDL work

2009-06-18 Thread Benz Hogs
It's amazing what a new radiator will do to the coolant temp. Previously on a trip through the mountains north of here, the coolant temp would easily reach 105C. Today it would not reach 100C even if I pushed it with full throttle 4500rpm up the hills. Nice. Also replaced the vacuum pump

[MBZ] Google mail

2009-06-20 Thread Benz Hogs
Why do my messages to the list never appear in my own inbox? Is there a way to change this? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans

Re: [MBZ] Google mail

2009-06-20 Thread Benz Hogs
) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:01:59 -0500 Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Why do my messages to the list never appear in my own inbox? Is there a way to change this? IIRC

Re: [MBZ] Google mail

2009-06-20 Thread Benz Hogs
The Accordion Kevin wrote: On Sat, Jun 20, 2009 at 09:18:23PM -0600, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:07:16 -0500 Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Already checked that, and it's set to deliver a copy to me. My emails appeared fine on the previous email server, so I'm certain

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Google mail

2009-06-21 Thread Benz Hogs
I do not see ANY of my messages. I have turned on the mail receipt messages from Kaleb's server, so I know they are being delivered. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor

Re: [MBZ] OT, IE8 problems

2009-06-22 Thread Benz Hogs
use Firefox. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Anybody else had any problems since upgrading to internet explorer 8? I upgraded my home computer a while back and when launching IE, sometimes you would have to close it and restart it several times before it would decide to go to the website you

Re: [MBZ] Electric drain/fuses

2009-06-22 Thread Benz Hogs
Have you tried removing the dome light and unplugging it? That would take 30 seconds and solve the problem, or lead you elsewhere... Luther WILTON wrote: Electr. illumin control right now; probably other stuff later. Jim C. says its in the dome light assembly. He's very likely correct, of

Re: [MBZ] Re OT Iran

2009-06-22 Thread Benz Hogs
The TEA Party? I might consider joining when their numbers reach 10% of the nations population. Luther harry watkins wrote: The four groups I have joined since that $$$ bill was passed without being read totals more than five million and growing every day. We will march in DC in September

Re: [MBZ] What is a track arm?

2009-06-26 Thread Benz Hogs
The guide rod can be replaced without a spring compressor. According to Kaleb, hook the LCA to an immobile object (concrete pillar or tree) with a come-a-long and slowly winch the LCA forward until the guide rod mount can be taken loose. Luther winmutt wrote: Jim, Rich, Kaleb thanks.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Which Apple should I buy?

2009-06-27 Thread Benz Hogs
BZZZTT, it depends on the website you watch video from. HULU, CBS, NBC, and Youtube are all fairly accessible to computers with older video cards. ABC, FOX, and YoutubeHD require a 64MB video card and 1GB system memory. Even at that, it will be choppy if your processor is interrupted by

Re: [MBZ] More AC woes

2009-06-27 Thread Benz Hogs
A/C sniffer or dye with goggles and UV light. Ask Kaleb about my JB Weld repair to the $600 a/c line in my SDL... Luther Allan Streib wrote: To add to the chorus of AC problems -- I've been working on getting the AC going again on my 300D. It has not worked in some time and when it threw

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Benz Hogs
What are your thoughts on ITF brake pads? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: the problem, kleb, is that a quality unit of the harrison/delphi class is going to cost you at least 250 and maybe as much as 300. so let's just say $275 to split the difference. the one you buy for 100 bucks just ain't gonna

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Benz Hogs
Rusty said they're the same as Akebono. Gary Hurst wrote: never heard of them. is that some brand kleb gets for $3? On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:04 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: What are your thoughts on ITF brake pads? Luther Gary Hurst wrote: the problem, kleb

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-27 Thread Benz Hogs
I have no idea, that's why I'm asking you. Gary Hurst wrote: doesn't itf make akebono? or, to quote the great adam sandler from the zohan, sony guts On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:11 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Rusty said they're the same as Akebono. Gary Hurst wrote: never

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-28 Thread Benz Hogs
never heard of itf brake pads so i couldn't comment On Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 12:20 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: I have no idea, that's why I'm asking you. Gary Hurst wrote: doesn't itf make akebono? or, to quote the great adam sandler from the zohan, sony guts On Sun, Jun

Re: [MBZ] Ebay Moron

2009-06-29 Thread Benz Hogs
It starts right up with no hessitation or funny noises Impressive spelling! Too bad that doesn't have a black interior, I could use the parts for my coupe Luther Donald Snook wrote: Check out this car. It WAS a nice 300CD. Now it is trashed and smashed and this guy has the guts to

Re: [MBZ] parts quality

2009-06-29 Thread Benz Hogs
set up here? On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:05 AM, Rusty Cullens ru...@buymbparts.comwrote: They are fantastic. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I dont think the new AC compressor I got from Rusty isany good

2009-06-29 Thread Benz Hogs
Mitch, how do you add a filter into MB's a/c system? Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion Mitch Haley wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 240D for sale in the heartland

2009-06-29 Thread Benz Hogs
An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090630/841e132e/attachment.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Engine Shock

2009-06-29 Thread Benz Hogs
Vice grips aren't needed. There is a notch at the very bottom of the shaft that a 6mm (?size?) will fit on and hold the shaft from rotating. Takes a 10mm socket to remove the bottom and top nuts. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi)

Re: [MBZ] Cash for Clunkers thoughts

2009-07-03 Thread Benz Hogs
I've spent some money on my SDL... Rusty rebuilt trans $2100 Used 22 head $600 Radiator $360 Vacuum pump $320 Front brake calipers $91ea Trunk seal $40 It also needs a front end rebuild Luther -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:11

Re: [MBZ] OT - cheap kids car

2009-07-03 Thread Benz Hogs
You have a what? -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2009 8:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - cheap kids car Well I got a really nice gold with brown 300E that is available soon, just have

Re: [MBZ] OT: source for nylon netting

2009-07-03 Thread Benz Hogs
I could hit a ball through poultry fencing, and it would cut the cover of the balls. Luther -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 1:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: source for nylon netting Allan

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb and Others aux fan needed

2009-07-04 Thread Benz Hogs
, It's been barely into the 70s here the last several days :) Luther Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion

Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question

2009-07-09 Thread Benz Hogs
Is the key slot vertical or horizontal? Vertical is the vacuum/air control position and horizontal is the key locked position. Luther Loren Faeth wrote: I thought the key lock overrides the vacuum lock. I will try starting the car. the vacuum locks work, so if vacuum overrides air, that

Re: [MBZ] 123 trunk lock question

2009-07-09 Thread Benz Hogs
I'm 100% sure about them. I've locked/unlocked my SDL trunk about 15 times in the last week. But, if it has been locked by the key, it will have to be turned CCW first to unlock it and allow you to push the button in or allow the vacuum/pressure to work. Luther Loren Faeth wrote: the key

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-07-11 Thread Benz Hogs
Sounds like the perfect time to run some Diesel Purge. Call Rusty... Luther Zoltan Finks wrote: Just to update: The l90D is not as bad off as I feared. The thing isn't really using oil at any sort of fast rate. I keep checking it and it keeps being around the middle of the range on the

Re: [MBZ] Coolant

2009-07-11 Thread Benz Hogs
Neither my O-Reilly's or Autozone stock G-05, only NAPA. Luther Peter Frederick wrote: Xerex G-05 only. Can be found at the better grade of McParts (O-Reilly's usually has it, sometimes AutoZone). Peter -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel

Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil

2009-07-11 Thread Benz Hogs
to multitask when you put an order on a computer. -Tim -Original Message- From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 5:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] our 190D starts to burn oil Sounds like the perfect time to run some

Re: [MBZ] spotted an 85 300D for sale near Seattle

2009-07-12 Thread Benz Hogs
You don't have that problem on a OM60x engine either. The trap headache is a mess on the Cali'85 OM617 engine, I keep trying to convince my Dad to swap it for a Federal turbo, but he claims that's illegal Luther Christopher McCann wrote: but you don't have the problem of broken mounts,

Re: [MBZ] clones

2009-07-13 Thread Benz Hogs
Have you seen a woman in her 50s stumble over the same thing? I have. Luther Scott Ritchey wrote: Have you watched a recent high school graduate try to make change without a computer -- or when you add the odd cents after they've rung it up? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] Newest fuel saving device

2009-07-15 Thread Benz Hogs
Connection Interrupted... Mitch Haley wrote: Hmmm, if you say so... http://www.activesuspension.com/how-to-save-fuel.html -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold

Re: [MBZ] OT: Office prank

2009-07-18 Thread Benz Hogs
Or open that picture in a viewer, maximize, then hit full screen (F11?). This will give the same effect, but not move icons. Luther dave walton wrote: I like it, Curt. May have to use sticks of some sort to prevent excessive bowing of top sheet and prevent magnets from being pulled off

Re: [MBZ] OT: Office prank

2009-07-19 Thread Benz Hogs
did you use the ID-10-T error? :) Luther Jim Cathey wrote: Reversed the f and g on his desktop keyboard. Knowing these letters were involved with his login, we were able to affect his ability to get into the computer. This is a bit dated now, but in college I had one of the only personal

[MBZ] Las Vegas trip

2009-07-26 Thread Benz Hogs
We left Monday evening and arrived in the Grand Canyon Tuesday in time to see the sunset. http://picasaweb.google.com/luther.gulseth/GrandCanyon_RAW# Here are the other pictures taken. Some by me and others by my bowler friends. http://picasaweb.google.com/luther.gulseth/VegasTrip2009

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Adjustment 84 300D

2009-07-31 Thread Benz Hogs
Usually the wastegate will fail open and allow no boost pressure. Also check the overboost valve (bypass it if you wish). This is a common problem in low boost diagnosis. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi)

Re: [MBZ] I now have a DC product for my company car

2009-08-05 Thread Benz Hogs
Start by delivering my 300E Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im in a PT

Re: [MBZ] anybody need any 123 coupe parts?

2009-08-05 Thread Benz Hogs
if you're in Tulsa, can you see if the '82 has a black interior? Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] I now have a DC product for my company car

2009-08-05 Thread Benz Hogs
And this July/August has been GREAT tomato weather compared to the normal 98-105 everyday for 6 weeks Luther OK Don wrote: Ours started, then stopped when the temp got over 100 in June -- started again, then seems like the pecan tree roots and the tomato roots met, with the tomatoes

Re: [MBZ] Electrical Temp Problem? 1190 350 SDL

2009-08-06 Thread Benz Hogs
When the temp reaches the 100C mark, pop the reservoir cap and see if there is a pressure release. The cap should hold 1.2 Bar, or 18psi. That is what went wrong and caused my SDL to overheat last summer on a trip to Albuquerque. If that is not the problem, flush the cooling system with

Re: [MBZ] 1995 E300 Diesel * - $5000

2009-08-06 Thread Benz Hogs
I believe that the '95 non-turbo will out run the '86-87 OM603 SDL and D in both 0-60 time and fuel economy. Mountain Man wrote: andrew wrote: How sluggy are these nonturbocharged diesels anyway? Probably a bit worse than the 240D with clutch. I can beat most people across the

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

2009-08-07 Thread Benz Hogs
Outline the process? Luther LWB250 wrote: There is actually a process you want to go through from the start to get the best protection on your finish. It takes a good day or two to do it all, but it's really a once a year (or two) thing, with regular waxings to maintain the finish. Mach

Re: [MBZ] Best wax?

2009-08-07 Thread Benz Hogs
I've read all of that. How do you reinstall the trunk badges? Luther LWB250 wrote: I forgot I documented all of this on my web site. It starts at: http://penoff.com/Detailing1.html Dan/Martha -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi)

Re: [MBZ] FW: [Fwd: FW: Smart Car?]

2009-08-10 Thread Benz Hogs
Did they survive? Luther Scott Ritchey wrote: Photos of a wreck in Jefferson Parish, LA (near New Orleans ) between two trucks and a Smart Car. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ATT491132.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 86913 bytes Desc: not

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD, She's Gone

2009-08-12 Thread Benz Hogs
What's the catch for $1000? Mitch Haley wrote: kevin kraly wrote: I'm thinkin' something a bit newer next time, possibly a 1986-7 300SDL or a 1990-93 300D 2.5. Of course, I wouldn't turn down a nice '82-85 300TDt or 300CDt. You can have my '92 2.5 turbo for $1000. Mitch. -- Luther

Re: [MBZ] bye bye Marshall

2009-08-12 Thread Benz Hogs
I'll open a bottle of wine in his name. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine The Accordion Wonko the Sane wrote: That is

[MBZ] signing off

2009-08-20 Thread Benz Hogs
I'm off, embarking on the great adventure of moving to Chicago. Next time I'm on I should (hopefully) be established in River Forest z Luther -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (294,xxx mi) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] The head is off, not sure what to think yet

2009-08-22 Thread Benz Hogs
What is with all the oil around cylinders 1 and 6? Looks more like head gasket issue? Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

Re: [MBZ] pulling the head on my 140

2009-08-22 Thread Benz Hogs
When I did the head on my SDL, there was a specific pattern given in the manual. Same pattern for both tightening and loosening. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold

Re: [MBZ] pulling the head on my 140

2009-08-22 Thread Benz Hogs
I measured the head bolts and all of mine were on the short end of the manual recommended range. 30,000mi+ later and the engine still runs like a top. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi)

Re: [MBZ] howto for oil cooler line replacement?

2009-08-30 Thread Benz Hogs
Buy a cheap 27mm box end wrench, and cut a notch big enough for the hose and make your own flare tool. 1 1/6 wrench will also work. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (183 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor

[MBZ] Mac battery warranty question.

2009-08-30 Thread Benz Hogs
I have a friend who's battery dies within 15 minutes of unplugging it. When restarted, it shows 85% life. This battery barely has 200 cycles on it. Is there a warranty for this time frame? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb visit

2009-09-07 Thread Benz Hogs
When did Kaleb get a 2nd Gold 300E? Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (296,xxx mi) OK Don wrote: My son and I visited Kaleb this afternoon - talked about some car trades, watched him finish repairing a 190D, got to drive two different 190Ds and the Starship (380SE/5.0). My son is

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb visit

2009-09-07 Thread Benz Hogs
The Accordion Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I only had one. Benz Hogs wrote: When did Kaleb get a 2nd Gold 300E? Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (296,xxx mi) OK Don wrote: My son and I visited Kaleb this afternoon - talked about some car trades, watched him finish repairing a 190D, got

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2009-12-31 Thread Benz Hogs
I bought milk last week for $1.60/gal. You're being robbed blind. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (296,xxx mi) Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Here the cheap milk is over $4 per gallon. Curt Raymond wrote: Milk is still priced (in New England especially) below the cost of production.

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2009-12-31 Thread Benz Hogs
Yup, nothing has changed, Kaleb is still clueless Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (296,xxx mi) Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: what Benz Hogs wrote: I bought milk last week for $1.60/gal. You're being robbed blind. ___ http

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2009-12-31 Thread Benz Hogs
That's the best milk to buy. MM, tasty! Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (296,xxx mi) Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: speaking of milk, we have a local dairy where you can still go and buy raw milk right out of the cow from. They have been selling it for years. They also make cheese

Re: [MBZ] OT - Luther's back - was: OT: inflation vs. fuel -- was What is a More Realistic Price for this?

2010-01-01 Thread Benz Hogs
On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 1:47 AM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Yup, nothing has changed, Kaleb is still clueless Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (296,xxx mi) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-05 Thread Benz Hogs
You need a new thermostat if the temp takes more than 5 minutes to reach 80-85C. Every Benz diesel that I have driven (with a new thermostat) has reached 85c within 2 miles of home at 30-40mph in sub-freezing weather. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) ernest breakfield

Re: [MBZ] Gonna snow in ATL today.

2010-01-07 Thread Benz Hogs
Wow, I remember going to school one morning in KS with the temp -28F Kids these days are WIMPS!! Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) OK Don wrote: Well said. SOme cities here closed the public schools due to extreme low temperatures - first time I've ever seen this.

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-10 Thread Benz Hogs
I'll give you $500 for that POS. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: That stupid Suburban pissed me off just a little while ago. So I pulled into the local Walmart to fill it up with 78 worth of diesel because they are still selling for 2.59

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-10 Thread Benz Hogs
Ok, I'll give you $450. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: add a 4 to the front of that and we will talk. WILTON wrote: $500 for it, anybody? ;) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

2010-01-30 Thread Benz Hogs
I'm in Chicago too! :) Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) Mountain Man wrote: Wonko wrote: get pulled over for speeding (in a 240D?) and you'd tell the cop, Yea, you fascist pig, I don't think you have the guts to handcuff us and hold us for magistrate trial for just

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT ChowdahQ

2010-01-30 Thread Benz Hogs
What dates are they talking about? We're flying to Philly Feb 19th for the weekend to meet some of her family. Luther KB5QHURiver Forest, IL '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) Mountain Man wrote: z wrote: I'm in Chicago too! :) Your signature sez alma, AR. ... well, okay - you can

Re: [MBZ] Jack points

2010-01-31 Thread Benz Hogs
Put a small piece of 2x4 lumber on top of the jack stand. Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (300,xxx mi) Mitch Haley wrote: Dimitri Seretakis wrote: But I dont want to mar or gouge the paint/undercoating on the rockers. My W201 has rubber pads under the jack points. I thought my

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System

2013-03-02 Thread Benz Hogs
HAHAHA, my '98 ML has the CD installed. You paid too much for yours :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/2/2013 2:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: It's got the cassette back there but it appears there is an optional cd reader that is not there but I think

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-02 Thread Benz Hogs
Make sure to use jack stands and not ramps. You will need to turn the driveshaft, and that's a tiny bit challenging when on ramps :) Plan to use a BFH (big hammer) to loosen the old flex disk from the drive shaft, it will be stubborn. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max

Re: [MBZ] Seeking Flex Disk Advice

2013-03-02 Thread Benz Hogs
Yes. Mark BOTH halves of the drive shaft with WHITE, or another light (easily identified) color BEFORE you separate them. The cross member you speak of holds the tranny and tranny mount, it can stay in place to do the d/s bearing. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida man swallowed by sinkhole under bedroom

2013-03-04 Thread Benz Hogs
Rebar would help the slab hold most weight above it, even if it does sag into the sink hole. The news tonight had shots of the house demolition and there was absolutely NO rebar poking out from the edges of the slab where it collapsed. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida now Miami

2013-03-04 Thread Benz Hogs
No, that's the swamps in Louisiana (pronounced lousy-anna) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/4/2013 5:33 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: I am thinking about halfway in between, maybe somewhere in the Ozarks in Arkansas on a big lake. Mike On Mar 4, 2013 6:30 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida now Miami

2013-03-04 Thread Benz Hogs
No, it matches the description you falsely applied to Arkansas :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/4/2013 8:31 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: Losey Anna is halfway 'tween Flo'ida an' Ohier? Mike On Mar 4, 2013 9:09 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote

Re: [MBZ] Tampa Florida now Miami

2013-03-04 Thread Benz Hogs
, in the Ozarks, near a lake. Sounds like a nice place from what he tells. What is false about that? Mike On Mar 4, 2013 10:04 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: No, it matches the description you falsely applied to Arkansas :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/4

Re: [MBZ] ML320 reset engine codes

2013-03-05 Thread Benz Hogs
where do I get one? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (159,xxx mi) On 3/5/2013 4:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: With the sds system Sent from my iPhone On Mar 5, 2013, at 4:12 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: How do you reset the stored engine codes in a '98

Re: [MBZ] ML320 reset engine codes

2013-03-05 Thread Benz Hogs
What is special about Knauz? Is this a dealer only item or can Rusty get it? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (162,xxx mi) On 3/5/2013 4:23 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Knauz MB where do I get one? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (159,xxx mi)

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