Not meaning to chastise really. Just an obvious comment. Had posted an earlier hint.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 4:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WAS OT oscope NOW something else obviously NOW Chastising R A Bennell wrote: > Please change the Subject line to reflect the discussion of the moment. It > makes it so much easier to find > something later if one wishes to go back in time. > > Randy > > -----Original Message----- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com > [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of John Reames > Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 3:15 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT oscope > > > > Don't do anything that would make pulling the head overly difficult > before changing glow plugs on an om606. None of your business how I > know!!! > -- > John W Reames > jwrea...@comcast.net > Home: +14106646986 > Mobile: +14437915905 > > On Jan 20, 2010, at 10:52, "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, > 53310" <meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> wrote: > > >> 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
