Tinkered with the project a little over the three-day weekend. Ordered more parts (fuel line O-rings, various fossilized plastic bits). Since I put the IP back into place not much else has happened, time being the in-demand resource. I've implemented fiscal frugality measures across the household which also have put a damper on new purchases. I fear I'll need a new engine wiring harness, and I've decided that while I've got good access, new glow plugs would be wise, but funding limitations require patience at this point...
Called local MB dealer to see if they had any of the stuff I need in stock; they had about 30% in stock, which disappoints me. I hate to make a trip across town to purchase what they have and also order parts they don't have, and then make another trip across town a week later to pick them up. Seems they've conceded the repair of older cars entirely to independent shops. I want to get it back together to the point that I can start the engine with the intake manifold off, and see if I can make sure all cylinders are firing. Going to finally get plates for the car this afternoon, if time allows. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 317k miles '95 E300 274k miles (project) '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 10:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT oscope I actually have a good regulated 5V power supply I found on the junk pile at the Habitat Restore shop, I guess they didn't know what it was and threw it there. I have some old PSs from printers too, and the big one I use to drive my CNC machine, has a coupla different voltages on it (it came out of an old film developer). And some computer power supplies. What I need is time for my toys! How's that car coming along? Had any time to work on it? Warming up a bit, be nicer in the garage. --R Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > You can go into the cruise amp repair business now! I'll be your > first customer - I'll gladly provide a framed $1 bill as payment... > > Seriously, I'm quite jealous. Now all you need is a voltage supply or > two, a resistor box, a bunch of patch cables, a nice wooden work bench > with stool and good lighting, and something interesting to diagnose or > build. > > -Max > > -----Original Message----- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas > Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 5:35 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT oscope > > It's the thing that you use to measure something -- a little metal > probe you stick on a circuit or component, the other end plugs into the scope. > They have to be made properly with impedance and capacitance and such > to allow for frequency measurement and not to alter the circuit much > while you are doing the measurement. I found a writeup on how to > bodge one up, but they are cheap enough to buy so I will get a couple. > > I am excited, I have wanted a scope for a long time, this one is nice! > > --R > > R A Bennell wrote: > >> What is the purpose of the probe? Does it protect the scope in the >> event that you put the probe in somewhere hotter than you expected? >> >> Randy >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com >> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas >> Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:06 PM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT oscope >> >> >> So I bought the Tek 2445 for $100, it turned on, showed some stuff on >> the screen so I guess it is working. The kid said his brother used >> it, >> > > >> left it at his house in the closet some time ago, so he was unloading >> it. Seems like a good price, ebay has them for $400 give or take so I >> guess it was a decent deal. I'll order some probes >> http://cgi.ebay.com/New-2-Two-100MHz-Oscilloscope-Probes-Probe-Tektro >> n ix-HP_W0QQitemZ270506371820QQcmdZViewItemQQpt >> ZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3efb6faaec >> and see if I can get dangerous. >> >> I found a great lab handout from MIT 6.002 - Circuits and Electronics >> lab, tells how to use the thing to do all kinds of stuff. I guess I >> am >> > > >> almost in bidness with a new toy! >> >> --R >> >> >> John Reames wrote: >> >> >>> I'm using an old 7k series. Way overkill for my needs, but plugins >>> are quite available... >>> >>> -- >>> John W Reames >>> jwrea...@comcast.net >>> Home: +14106646986 >>> Mobile: +14437915905 >>> >>> On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:49, Jim Cathey <j...@windwireless.net> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> This series is the last of the (and best of the) analog scopes from >>>> the top maker of such. Except for its Achilles heel IC. There are >>>> some benefits to the later digital scopes, but I prefer the >>>> analogs, >>>> > > >>>> at least where they will do the job. For GP work, they certainly >>>> will. >>>> >>>> If you don't want it, I do! (OK, shipping is an issue.) >>>> >>>> -- Jim >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 options go to: >>>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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 options go to: >>> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> > _______________________________________ > 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 options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > 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 options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ 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 options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
