Re: [MBZ] way OT: SCR or triac dimmers
It seems than at Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:55:45 -0700, Jim wrote: A fan... Uh oh. The lamp manuals recommend a cooling fan. What will an AC induction fan do when the waveform gets chopped by a dimmer? Just get hot? I suppose I could use a DC fan and as the heat load decreases, so will the fan speed. The common shaded pole motor runs just fine on triac'ed juice. But it's much more sensitive than a lamp, so if you go too dim it'll stop. By then the lamp won't be putting out much heat, so the stopped fan probably won't be a big deal. So I figure anyway... The point being that it probably wouldn't be usable on a theatrical lamp. Since this is a followspot, it doesn't really get dimmed much. Usually the dimming is more of a soft switch. Now I just need to find a source for a retaining lamp socket... and some time. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: Top Gear tests W12 Golf
Maybe we could do the mbz version. Take a S600 V12 and a Smart ForFour... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chreIG-6NXo Simon Cowell meets Jeremy Clarkson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzHure-YBmA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:34:12 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is another one where I'll cause trouble... What is plenty of power? My wife's 454 LTD has 32hp Huh? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_454_LTD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
I was stopped or creeping waiting to make a left turn - they came straight thru the intersection toward me - some said he was momentarily in the left turn lane before switching to the go straight lane just before he hit me. Not sure how they managed to get me off the ground, but photos (showing the VW upright on all 4's with each wheel pointed outward where they meet the ground) and witness' confirm the car was airborne - I had a concussuion and memory of the whole day has been lost. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta LarryT wrote: I was in a 67 Beetle when a full sized US car hit me head on while I was stopped at a light -popped me up into the air where it did a full flip before landing on it's wheels - and collapsed them. They drove under you? Were they traveling at speed through the red light straight at you, or or were they turning from the cross street? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
You wrote:'66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor Oh yeah! That was a hot setup. A fellow mechanic drove us to the factory school outside of Wash DC in his similar VW Bug - he used to grab the coil wire and put it in his pocket as a great anti-theft device. Those twin carbs really make a huge difference in torque - it would really get down and go - although I;m sure the extractor was a big help also/ Just like Prof Porsche did back in ~'48 when he built the 1st 356 from the VW parts bin. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta My wife rolled my Dad's new 1966, with out 2 year old sitting next to her. Ended uo about 20 down a gully, cracked winshield, broken gear lever (A safety feature). I was on the sceen in 10 minutes, every one fine. Than she tells me she's prego again! I asked cops to phone Dad, don't want him to worry as we are late. Tell him we've been in minor accident with HIS car, nobody hurt. Than I put vise grips on the stick and drive the poor thing up onto the road and change blown tire. Cops not too happy but he lets me drive it home. You should have seen the look on Dad's face when I went into the house and handed him his gearshift! Pete, whos '66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor. Used to give MGs fits. LarryT wrote: I was in a 67 Beetle when a full sized US car hit me head on while I was stopped at a light -popped me up into the air where it did a full flip before landing on it's wheels - and collapsed them. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
I should have said about 32hp although I don't remember where I read that figure... Its a fun little bike, I look foolish on it, monkey-football you get the idea... My wife is in perfect proportion... I like riding it because its so small and very nimble... 6 speeds and you need every single one. Liquid cooled, I put G-05 in it. -Curt Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:31:29 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:34:12 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is another one where I'll cause trouble... What is plenty of power? My wife's 454 LTD has 32hp Huh? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_454_LTD - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:31:29 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:34:12 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is another one where I'll cause trouble... What is plenty of power? My wife's 454 LTD has 32hp Huh? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_454_LTD Oh. I thought 454 was the number of cubic inches of the car's engine ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] way OT: SCR or triac dimmers
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:28:13 -0500 Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems than at Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:19:42 -0600, Craig wrote: You could use a 24 V transformer and a 12 V transformer, both rated at 4 amps. Wire the primaries across the line and the secondaries in series with the light bulb, phased properly to buck the 120 V from the line down to 84 V (and measure it BEFORE you connect up the bulb!). Craig Wow! I sure didn't think of that one. So the two transformer secondaries would be wire in-phase with each other - but opposite to the line, correct? Thus the 36 V is subtracted from the line voltage. Yup. Will the electrons get dizzy if I do that? *grin* Nope. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Near 4 Dollar Diesel Here in Dallas
George, If I recall from my reading on a biodiesel list. Someone there said that the best blend would be right around 20% as that would add the lubricity that the ULSD now lacks and he had found that he got the best mileage from that mix. I believe his theory was that that much bioD add some oxygen to the combustion process and so burned the dinoD better. More or less BioD and he found the mileage was reduced. What he did not specify was how he got his figures. If I could get 20% around here I would use it just for the lubricity factor. I don't know how much 5% would improve that but my guess would be a lot less. Manfred More is better Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:18:49 -0500 From: George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Near 4 Dollar Diesel Here in Dallas To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 The web site dallasgasprices.com still lists a station in Allen at 3.69, may or may not be the true price. Any way that would be about 20 - 25 mile trip in the wrong direction for me (each way). There are still some at about 3.82 to 3.89 around town, at leas today. Good luck next week. However right by my house at north Buckner and Northcliff a defunct small gas station has reopened and is now called something like the green spot. I bought 5% bio blend there for 3.79 / gallon. Have never used that before. They also sell some kind of straight bo diesel from an above ground tank. B99 ?? Do not know what the price is. This in my experience is a bit unusual for Dallas. I talked with the owner for about 10 minutes, interesting guy. I wish him luck and hope he can sustain his business. I think he also sells organic snacks / food. I have never dabbled in bio before but 5% is just kind of a 'sales gimmick right? My neighbor's son has a 300TD wagon that he run SVO in. (It has a lot of extra plumbing on it with the Aussi heater block). I ask to see what he thinks of it. George Larribeau Dallas Texas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Near 4 Dollar Diesel Here in Dallas
MG wrote: If I recall from my reading on a biodiesel list. Someone there said that the best blend would be right around 20% as that would add the lubricity that the ULSD now lacks and he had found that he got the best mileage from that mix. Several years ago A local school district did some testing, and at the prices of the day, ($1.20 dino, $1.70 bio) B20 gave enough better mileage than D100 to save money. I believe NOx emissions were lower, so they presented it as saving the children's health and saving money at the same time. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] bundt wheel widths
OK now, don't everyone rush to answer the question below. In the mean time, I've also discovered that some 115's 123 had 5 1/2 inch inch wheels...are these non-bundts with the large hubcaps? Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: need a little clarification on wheel width...is the following correct? W116 300SD - 6.5 inches wide W126 300SD - 6.5 inches wide W123 300D 240D - 6 inches wide Thanks so much! Chris Bünter u. Bügel Diesel Sales Service -1985 300SD, 370K km, Wulf, B20-getrieben -1992 350 Ram Wagon, 1 Ton, 58K mi, Der Abschleppwagen -'75 240D, '80 300SD, '85 300Dt, '84 300Dt '83 240D - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Bünter u. Bügel Diesel Sales Service -1985 300SD, 370K km, Wulf, B20-getrieben -1992 350 Ram Wagon, 1 Ton, 58K mi, Der Abschleppwagen -'75 240D, '80 300SD, '85 300Dt, '84 300Dt '83 240D - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Antenna success
I may be lazy but not all that multi-thumbed and can certainly spray Dewhatzit on the mast. Besides, last night the radio was performing just fine so maybe it self-cured while we were in Atlanta for the weekend. On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 6:52 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for that suggestion Luther! I have a tube of Deoxit and everything I try it on works so much better! I had been looking for something to use on my antenna and had what was needed all along! Thx agn -- Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Antenna success Shoot Deoxit into the antenna as it moves up and down. It will self-clean any corrosion, lubricate the mechanism, and increase your reception. BTDT on 3 different antennas. It even helps against freezing in place :) Luther On Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:18:12 -0600, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 8:35 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, but this sounds like a PIA job. But oh-so-satisfying when done and the antenna goes up and down perfectly smoothly and silently! Clean the antenna now, or fix it later when it sticks and causes the motor or some other part of the mechanism to crap out... Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] More proof that beetles are not sports cars
At least the newer cars don't roll anymore. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 4:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] More proof that beetles are not sports cars [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The VW convert, top down with passengers is the scariest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZb7sbRFCF0NR=1 Especially after watching all the other beetles roll at that corner! At least the Beetles didn't disintegrate when they flipped over. That corner still gives people fits, never knew a WRX Subaru would oversteer that badly. (mbz content at 5:40 or so) These days the fans won't come onto the track and help you pick your car up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9cKca8zgZM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 3/16/2008 10:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] PNP/126
Craig, yes, tremor is about 98% gone - very near normal, but I still have trouble walking - a PNP trip would be really rough. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Oddity
Strange but not unheard of. On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 1:44 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a spec of rust on the Acura. It's been here all its life. It still runs like mad. Just don't get that warm, fuzzy feeling driving that like you get driving the 300D. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 10:38 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Oddity Robert Rentfro wrote: Sometime in the next month or so both of my cars (the '77 300D and the '87 Acura Legend) will have the exact same mileage on them. What's really strange is that now I know somebody who's still driving a 1987 Honda. Obviously you don't live in Michigan, where Hondas die of terminal rot in 10-15 years. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] PHX CL Don't Think I've Seen One of These
Is that cactus green or pea soup? On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 2:19 PM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is also a 107 hardtop coupe, that is, it has a removable hardtop, yet NO soft top or frame. These are pretty rare, and are referred to as California Coupes. You either had the hard top on, or off - no convertible top in the event it started raining... And no, you can't convert them to a regular 107 in the sense that you could add a soft top frame, as the mounts for the frame are not present and the well that the soft top rests in is not present, either. It's sheet metal right up to the back of the rear storage area. And yes, I have see these with my own eyes. There have been a couple show up down here that I have surveyed for potential buyers. Dan --- Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 10:01 AM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What the? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/607694056.html They're out there. I had an '80 280SLC automatic. Great handling since less weight up front than the iron V-8, but a dog off the line with the slushbox. They made stick 107s---I've seen a stick 280SL with Euro lights and bumpers, very nicely kept, around Portland. That would be a much better driver, I think. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Smart spotted
There is ONE Smart on ebay - a Passion that is going for nearly $20K. It's so fully loaded that you wonder where they could fit all that optional equipment. On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 11:13 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Spent the last week in Florida with the family. Saturday, on the way home, spotted a new Smart on I75 in Georgia. Man that is one TINY car. Didn't seem to have any trouble maintaining interstate speeds though. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
Late one night car wouldn't start for wife at work, she got a ride home. Next day I discovered someone had stolen my centifigal advance distributor! I hope he melted pistons with too much advance (Had to use $.39 High Test) A fellow VWer came out from a movie, turned the Key: WH! Opened deck lid, no motor! 3 guys, 4 bolts, cut a few wires, yank tailpipes. 2 Guy come by in P/U truck, lift rear of bug, 3rd guy drags out the engine. Can be done very fast. Lots of that went on during the dune buggy craze. Pete -- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] You wrote:'66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor Oh yeah! That was a hot setup. A fellow mechanic drove us to the factory school outside of Wash DC in his similar VW Bug - he used to grab the coil wire and put it in his pocket as a great anti-theft device. Those twin carbs really make a huge difference in torque - it would really get down and go - although I;m sure the extractor was a big help also/ Just like Prof Porsche did back in ~'48 when he built the 1st 356 from the VW parts bin. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta My wife rolled my Dad's new 1966, with out 2 year old sitting next to her. Ended uo about 20 down a gully, cracked winshield, broken gear lever (A safety feature). I was on the sceen in 10 minutes, every one fine. Than she tells me she's prego again! I asked cops to phone Dad, don't want him to worry as we are late. Tell him we've been in minor accident with HIS car, nobody hurt. Than I put vise grips on the stick and drive the poor thing up onto the road and change blown tire. Cops not too happy but he lets me drive it home. You should have seen the look on Dad's face when I went into the house and handed him his gearshift! Pete, whos '66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor. Used to give MGs fits. LarryT wrote: I was in a 67 Beetle when a full sized US car hit me head on while I was stopped at a light -popped me up into the air where it did a full flip before landing on it's wheels - and collapsed them. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
When my buddy got married (still in college) all us buds went to the wedding and picked up his bug and carried it into the lobby of the hotel where the reception was. The management was not amused, his parents thought it was pretty funny, and we all laughed like hell. -R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Late one night car wouldn't start for wife at work, she got a ride home. Next day I discovered someone had stolen my centifigal advance distributor! I hope he melted pistons with too much advance (Had to use $.39 High Test) A fellow VWer came out from a movie, turned the Key: WH! Opened deck lid, no motor! 3 guys, 4 bolts, cut a few wires, yank tailpipes. 2 Guy come by in P/U truck, lift rear of bug, 3rd guy drags out the engine. Can be done very fast. Lots of that went on during the dune buggy craze. Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
Back when I was a kid in Germany, there were shops who would replace your VW engine in 30 minutes, guaranteed. You could actually get your bug engine replaced over lunch! Brings new light to the 30 minutes or free guarantee. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:11 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta Late one night car wouldn't start for wife at work, she got a ride home. Next day I discovered someone had stolen my centifigal advance distributor! I hope he melted pistons with too much advance (Had to use $.39 High Test) A fellow VWer came out from a movie, turned the Key: WH! Opened deck lid, no motor! 3 guys, 4 bolts, cut a few wires, yank tailpipes. 2 Guy come by in P/U truck, lift rear of bug, 3rd guy drags out the engine. Can be done very fast. Lots of that went on during the dune buggy craze. Pete -- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] You wrote:'66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor Oh yeah! That was a hot setup. A fellow mechanic drove us to the factory school outside of Wash DC in his similar VW Bug - he used to grab the coil wire and put it in his pocket as a great anti-theft device. Those twin carbs really make a huge difference in torque - it would really get down and go - although I;m sure the extractor was a big help also/ Just like Prof Porsche did back in ~'48 when he built the 1st 356 from the VW parts bin. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta My wife rolled my Dad's new 1966, with out 2 year old sitting next to her. Ended uo about 20 down a gully, cracked winshield, broken gear lever (A safety feature). I was on the sceen in 10 minutes, every one fine. Than she tells me she's prego again! I asked cops to phone Dad, don't want him to worry as we are late. Tell him we've been in minor accident with HIS car, nobody hurt. Than I put vise grips on the stick and drive the poor thing up onto the road and change blown tire. Cops not too happy but he lets me drive it home. You should have seen the look on Dad's face when I went into the house and handed him his gearshift! Pete, whos '66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor. Used to give MGs fits. LarryT wrote: I was in a 67 Beetle when a full sized US car hit me head on while I was stopped at a light -popped me up into the air where it did a full flip before landing on it's wheels - and collapsed them. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
Some people are going to find their SMARTs missing because they easily fit into a W108 with only a couple bungee cords needed to tie down the trunk lid... On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 11:19 AM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Back when I was a kid in Germany, there were shops who would replace your VW engine in 30 minutes, guaranteed. You could actually get your bug engine replaced over lunch! Brings new light to the 30 minutes or free guarantee. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:11 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta Late one night car wouldn't start for wife at work, she got a ride home. Next day I discovered someone had stolen my centifigal advance distributor! I hope he melted pistons with too much advance (Had to use $.39 High Test) A fellow VWer came out from a movie, turned the Key: WH! Opened deck lid, no motor! 3 guys, 4 bolts, cut a few wires, yank tailpipes. 2 Guy come by in P/U truck, lift rear of bug, 3rd guy drags out the engine. Can be done very fast. Lots of that went on during the dune buggy craze. Pete -- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] You wrote:'66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor Oh yeah! That was a hot setup. A fellow mechanic drove us to the factory school outside of Wash DC in his similar VW Bug - he used to grab the coil wire and put it in his pocket as a great anti-theft device. Those twin carbs really make a huge difference in torque - it would really get down and go - although I;m sure the extractor was a big help also/ Just like Prof Porsche did back in ~'48 when he built the 1st 356 from the VW parts bin. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 8:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta My wife rolled my Dad's new 1966, with out 2 year old sitting next to her. Ended uo about 20 down a gully, cracked winshield, broken gear lever (A safety feature). I was on the sceen in 10 minutes, every one fine. Than she tells me she's prego again! I asked cops to phone Dad, don't want him to worry as we are late. Tell him we've been in minor accident with HIS car, nobody hurt. Than I put vise grips on the stick and drive the poor thing up onto the road and change blown tire. Cops not too happy but he lets me drive it home. You should have seen the look on Dad's face when I went into the house and handed him his gearshift! Pete, whos '66VW had 1800cc, duel carbs and an extractor. Used to give MGs fits. LarryT wrote: I was in a 67 Beetle when a full sized US car hit me head on while I was stopped at a light -popped me up into the air where it did a full flip before landing on it's wheels - and collapsed them. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change
Re: [MBZ] way OT: SCR or triac dimmers
It's a triac or SCR-pair solid state dimmer panel controlled via DMX. That is a much more sophisticated system that I considered ... If the 'fan' will run off of 'Triaced' Juice you might get away with some sort of calibration procedure. Using a decent meter (I recommend TRU-RMS like a Fluke 87 or equlivant) hook up the lamp with fan to the triac type dimmer directly and gradually increase (via DMX) until you get a reading of about 82V, at the lamp which the fan will need to tolerate. Note the DMX setting and don't exceed it. .. George Larribeau Dallas Texas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:30:27 -0400, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Some people are going to find their SMARTs missing because they easily fit into a W108 with only a couple bungee cords needed to tie down the trunk lid... Ha ha something to think about, really. Three for four strong fellows could probably lift one into the back of a pickup truck pretty quickly. Anyone know the curb weight of a Smart? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
Allan Streib wrote: Anyone know the curb weight of a Smart? Apparently, 730kg for a Fortwo. That's about 250lb less than my first car, a 1975 1488cc CVCC Hondamatic Civic Hatchback. Mine was about as heavy as the original Civic chassis got, but even a 1200 4sp sedan would outweigh a Fortwo. I would have guessed a Smart at over a ton. A Honda 600 (remember those, pre-Civic, two cylinder, 600cc, four-in-the-dash shifter?) was about 300lb lighter than the Fortwo. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel today here in atlanta
On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 9:41 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was about as heavy as the original Civic chassis got, but even a 1200 4sp sedan would outweigh a Fortwo. As would a Yugo GV at 1800 lb or so---the only car I've ever done the pick-it-up-and-carry-it-somewhere-strange trick with (well, me and half a dozen other big guys). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
I could remove engine from my Karmann-Ghia in 20 min. Distributor points gap was thickness of match book cardboard, i. e. match book feeler gauge. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] California Coupes
Never heard of this. The only variations I'm aware of are the coupe/roadster (SL), which has the removable hardtop and a storable soft top with frame, and the SLC where the wheelbase was extended ~14 and provided a back seat for those agile enough to get in/out of there. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
Well, I couldn't do that ! No garage, worked in driveway. Put new jugs on it in my kitchen! Wife got a little excited when I baked the pistons to push the pins in. Sometimes, they just don't understand. Pete -- Original message -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] I could remove engine from my Karmann-Ghia in 20 min. Distributor points gap was thickness of match book cardboard, i. e. match book feeler gauge. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Question for EPC jockeys
No. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 6:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Question for EPC jockeys Is the driveshaft on a 87 300D (124) interchangeable with a 300E or any other gassers? TIA Loren ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
I worked as a mechanics apprentice in the late 60s - I worked with a trained mechanic and we got pretty fast at some jobs - One day we wanted to see how fast we could change a throw-out bearing. From the time the car rolled onto the ramp to the time the engine started to drive out again was 8 minutes. We pulled the engine, replaced the T-O bearing and put the engine back in. We regularily were pretty fast at doing the X mile services. This became a problem when a customer saw his car disappear into the garage then come out again after 10 minutes or so. The customer would think he was not getting the service his money was paying for so we started to park the cars in a courtyard behind the shop for 1/2 hour or more before taking the car back out. This way the mechanic got his extra money for doing the job fast and the customer was happy. ;-) Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc. Well, I couldn't do that ! No garage, worked in driveway. Put new jugs on it in my kitchen! Wife got a little excited when I baked the pistons to push the pins in. Sometimes, they just don't understand. Pete -- Original message -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] I could remove engine from my Karmann-Ghia in 20 min. Distributor points gap was thickness of match book cardboard, i. e. match book feeler gauge. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Pulidos
Rusty - My nephew [Rob Ringgold] might be calling from Pulidos in Jacksonville. I have been telling him you have good prices and know MB's. He's pricing out some motor mount stabilizers for my 1981 300SD, and does seem to always have a MB or two in there for repair. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] California Coupes
Glenn, Not quite true. On the SLs, specifically the 113, a California coupe will NOT have a soft top. I have never come across a r107 without a soft top from the factory. WRT to w107s, the SLC, I have never heard of these officially termed as California coupes and believe such reference to be incorrect. Mathieu '70 280sl California coupe '78 280slc On Mar 18, 2008, at 1:33 PM, Glenn Brown wrote: Never heard of this. The only variations I'm aware of are the coupe/roadster (SL), which has the removable hardtop and a storable soft top with frame, and the SLC where the wheelbase was extended ~14 and provided a back seat for those agile enough to get in/out of there. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Pulidos
Great, thanks. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 2:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] Pulidos Rusty - My nephew [Rob Ringgold] might be calling from Pulidos in Jacksonville. I have been telling him you have good prices and know MB's. He's pricing out some motor mount stabilizers for my 1981 300SD, and does seem to always have a MB or two in there for repair. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
A friend was a service writer at a large VW dealership. Mr. Picky dropped his car off for 300 mile oil change. My friend went out and noted a piece of kite string tied from bumper to fence. Oil Changed, car retied to fence. My Picky comes in and pays bill. Goes to get car and comes back spouting like a beached whale, he's been defrauded! My friend shows him a note on bottom of service order: Check Parking Brake, car needs to be tied up when parked. Mr. Picky never came back Pete -- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] I worked as a mechanics apprentice in the late 60s - I worked with a trained mechanic and we got pretty fast at some jobs - One day we wanted to see how fast we could change a throw-out bearing. From the time the car rolled onto the ramp to the time the engine started to drive out again was 8 minutes. We pulled the engine, replaced the T-O bearing and put the engine back in. We regularily were pretty fast at doing the X mile services. This became a problem when a customer saw his car disappear into the garage then come out again after 10 minutes or so. The customer would think he was not getting the service his money was paying for so we started to park the cars in a courtyard behind the shop for 1/2 hour or more before taking the car back out. This way the mechanic got his extra money for doing the job fast and the customer was happy. ;-) Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc. Well, I couldn't do that ! No garage, worked in driveway. Put new jugs on it in my kitchen! Wife got a little excited when I baked the pistons to push the pins in. Sometimes, they just don't understand. Pete -- Original message -- From: wilton strickland I could remove engine from my Karmann-Ghia in 20 min. Distributor points gap was thickness of match book cardboard, i. e. match book feeler gauge. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year
Needed a laugh. Thanks. Brian On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 4:50 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wondering the same thing. Around home that's a welfare mom's car. She's 300#, has 4 screaming brats no teeth and a Marlboro between her lips at all times. -Curt Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:59:14 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed geez, you sure are a GM lover, whats to like about those cars? Donald Snook wrote: Great pictures! http://tiny.cc/Pw2xG I always liked this body style Chevy Lumina and the 3.1 engine was very reliable. Too bad the pics suck. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year
Needed a laugh. Thanks. Brian On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 4:50 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wondering the same thing. Around home that's a welfare mom's car. She's 300#, has 4 screaming brats no teeth and a Marlboro between her lips at all times. -Curt Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:59:14 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed geez, you sure are a GM lover, whats to like about those cars? Donald Snook wrote: Great pictures! http://tiny.cc/Pw2xG I always liked this body style Chevy Lumina and the 3.1 engine was very reliable. Too bad the pics suck. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] dumb photographer of the year
On Thu, Feb 14, 2008 at 4:50 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was wondering the same thing. Around home that's a welfare mom's car. She's 300#, has 4 screaming brats no teeth and a Marlboro between her lips at all times. I just see it as a classic rental car---a completely characterless transportation pod. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend was a service writer at a large VW dealership. Mr. Picky dropped his car off for 300 mile oil change. 300? Was that a typo? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
nope, 1st oil change on old bugs was 300 miles. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend was a service writer at a large VW dealership. Mr. Picky dropped his car off for 300 mile oil change. 300? Was that a typo? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: nope, 1st oil change on old bugs was 300 miles. Was this before oil filters? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: Saab 96 parts car in southern OR
For the '70s Saab freaks on the list, here's your next project: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/608564409.html Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
Back in the old day, we used a strainer. Cost about $.25 for new gaskets to clean it. I never did find anything in. OK, once I missed a shift and the tach went to happy land. Than I found some conn rod bits on the generator. But, that another episode.. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: nope, 1st oil change on old bugs was 300 miles. Was this before oil filters? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] California Coupes
It's probably a marketing slogan to trade on the California reputation for coolness, rust-freeness, and joie de vivre.. On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 2:07 PM, Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glenn, Not quite true. On the SLs, specifically the 113, a California coupe will NOT have a soft top. I have never come across a r107 without a soft top from the factory. WRT to w107s, the SLC, I have never heard of these officially termed as California coupes and believe such reference to be incorrect. Mathieu '70 280sl California coupe '78 280slc On Mar 18, 2008, at 1:33 PM, Glenn Brown wrote: Never heard of this. The only variations I'm aware of are the coupe/roadster (SL), which has the removable hardtop and a storable soft top with frame, and the SLC where the wheelbase was extended ~14 and provided a back seat for those agile enough to get in/out of there. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Saab 96 parts car in southern OR
Wsa that the version that burned a pint of oil with every 7 gallons? On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For the '70s Saab freaks on the list, here's your next project: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/608564409.html Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Saab 96 parts car in southern OR
1 qt of cheapest non detergent 30wt you could find to 8 gallons of petrol. Little blue light would come on at 8 gallons. I used Grants Oil in mine. No, this looks like a V4, faster, uses fewer plugs/mile, much less soul. Pete -- Original message -- From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wsa that the version that burned a pint of oil with every 7 gallons? On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: For the '70s Saab freaks on the list, here's your next project: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/608564409.html Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 10:48:07PM -0600, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:30:03 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which leads to the question: Does an arrest warrant really give them the right to search every residence in the country, including those which the accused has never laid eyes upon, as long as the feds claim the accused knows somebody who lives there? To search a residence, you need a search warrant, not an arrest warrant. I presume it would specify the address. Correct, and for a 3AM call, it needs to be endorsed for night service. An arrest warrant allows you to go knocking on a known place of residence, but showing up to a place someone hasn't lived in ten years looking for them AT THREE IN THE MORNING is really nothing more than flipping the bird at the fourth amendment. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 2008 MB E320 BlueTec Road Test
The latest test of the new E320 Diesel - (apologies to MB, E320 BlueTec) - http://www.carpages.ca/go/roadtest/2008_mercedesbenz_e320_bluetec_road_test.aspx Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
Of course none of this matters if you are a bounty hunter. -Rolf Kevin wrote: On Sun, Mar 16, 2008 at 10:48:07PM -0600, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:30:03 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which leads to the question: Does an arrest warrant really give them the right to search every residence in the country, including those which the accused has never laid eyes upon, as long as the feds claim the accused knows somebody who lives there? To search a residence, you need a search warrant, not an arrest warrant. I presume it would specify the address. Correct, and for a 3AM call, it needs to be endorsed for night service. An arrest warrant allows you to go knocking on a known place of residence, but showing up to a place someone hasn't lived in ten years looking for them AT THREE IN THE MORNING is really nothing more than flipping the bird at the fourth amendment. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
Rolf wrote: Of course none of this matters if you are a bounty hunter. A while back there was a story in the news. Girl#1 (not on the lam) is hiding out with boyfriend (who skipped out on probation) in a motel. Bounty hunters (looking for girl#2, no relation to girl#1) almost get inside by impersonating police, but they slam the door. Then a bounty hunter tries to break in through a window. Boyfriend pulls a gun on him. He runs off and calls the cops, tells them that a black guy with a gun is holding a white girl hostage. hostage crisis ends with the cops storming the motel room and shooting boyfriend in the head. AFAIK, no charges filed against bounty hunters for impersonating cops or attempted BE of an occupied dwelling. http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080302/NEWS01/803020681/1225/LANSING01 http://www.co.genesee.mi.us/Prosecutors/News-%20Prosecutor%20Announces%20Decision%20in%20Lansing%20Police%20Shooting.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] California Coupes
Andrew, A ways back at a GWS Concours Picnic, we had someone show a factory delivered W113 California Coupe, which caused some consternation about how to judge the car since there were no top to which points could be assigned. Owner had brought the window sticker identifying it with No soft top or words to that effect. Frankly, I don't remember how it was resolved. Marketing maybe, but was a nice car. For a climate w/minimal rain! Chuck On Mar 18, 2008, at 12:28 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: It's probably a marketing slogan to trade on the California reputation for coolness, rust-freeness, and joie de vivre.. On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 2:07 PM, Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glenn, Not quite true. On the SLs, specifically the 113, a California coupe will NOT have a soft top. I have never come across a r107 without a soft top from the factory. WRT to w107s, the SLC, I have never heard of these officially termed as California coupes and believe such reference to be incorrect. Mathieu '70 280sl California coupe '78 280slc On Mar 18, 2008, at 1:33 PM, Glenn Brown wrote: Never heard of this. The only variations I'm aware of are the coupe/roadster (SL), which has the removable hardtop and a storable soft top with frame, and the SLC where the wheelbase was extended ~14 and provided a back seat for those agile enough to get in/out of there. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
You know, I have always been quite uncomfortable with the notion of a bounty hunter. I'm surprised they're legal. I do like Dog though. He's just a softy. Brian On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 3:04 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rolf wrote: Of course none of this matters if you are a bounty hunter. A while back there was a story in the news. Girl#1 (not on the lam) is hiding out with boyfriend (who skipped out on probation) in a motel. Bounty hunters (looking for girl#2, no relation to girl#1) almost get inside by impersonating police, but they slam the door. Then a bounty hunter tries to break in through a window. Boyfriend pulls a gun on him. He runs off and calls the cops, tells them that a black guy with a gun is holding a white girl hostage. hostage crisis ends with the cops storming the motel room and shooting boyfriend in the head. AFAIK, no charges filed against bounty hunters for impersonating cops or attempted BE of an occupied dwelling. http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080302/NEWS01/803020681/1225/LANSING01 http://www.co.genesee.mi.us/Prosecutors/News-%20Prosecutor%20Announces%20Decision%20in%20Lansing%20Police%20Shooting.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
My Wife got a little concerned when I put my new 1972 220D starter ring in the oven the flywheel in the freezer. Then I placed the frozen flywheel on a towel on the kitchen floor dropped the well done ring right onto the flywheel. Just make sure you don't put the starter ring on upside down - you only have one chance to get it right. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 3/18/08 1:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc. Well, I couldn't do that ! No garage, worked in driveway. Put new jugs on it in my kitchen! Wife got a little excited when I baked the pistons to push the pins in. Sometimes, they just don't understand. Pete -- Original message -- From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] I could remove engine from my Karmann-Ghia in 20 min. Distributor points gap was thickness of match book cardboard, i. e. match book feeler gauge. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
The shops in Germany could remove your old engine, install a replacement, adjust the carb, adjust the clutch, set point gap timing - all in under 30 minutes. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 3/18/08 1:28 PM To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc. I could remove engine from my Karmann-Ghia in 20 min. Distributor points gap was thickness of match book cardboard, i. e. match book feeler gauge. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc.
The bugs had filters. It was the filter screen at the bottom of the pan. And you'd be suprised at the stuff they would trap. Earlier Mercedes diesels (pre 1976) used the same system. They had an oil screen in the filter housing. The drop in filter was a bypass filter that only filtered a small percentage of the oil and every bit of the engine lube oil went through the plastic filter screen. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 3/18/08 2:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] i see 4 buck a gallon diesel,, etc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: nope, 1st oil change on old bugs was 300 miles. Was this before oil filters? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1332 - Release Date: 3/17/2008 10:48 AM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
I bailed a buddy out on a DUI, there was some scheduling issue between his lawyer and the courts and he was a no show for the first hearing. This was all worked out but I made the mistake of listing my parents on the form. These jackholes had the GALL to call my MOTHER at 3am in the morning, when I complained about it they got hardcore and threatened to break down the door at my parents house. I told them to feel free to my mom is a shotgun wielding granny and I know plenty of good lawyers. Buncha asshats. Everytime I hear of a bounty hunter getting shot I feel no remorse. -Rolf Zoltan Finks wrote: You know, I have always been quite uncomfortable with the notion of a bounty hunter. I'm surprised they're legal. I do like Dog though. He's just a softy. Brian On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 3:04 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rolf wrote: Of course none of this matters if you are a bounty hunter. A while back there was a story in the news. Girl#1 (not on the lam) is hiding out with boyfriend (who skipped out on probation) in a motel. Bounty hunters (looking for girl#2, no relation to girl#1) almost get inside by impersonating police, but they slam the door. Then a bounty hunter tries to break in through a window. Boyfriend pulls a gun on him. He runs off and calls the cops, tells them that a black guy with a gun is holding a white girl hostage. hostage crisis ends with the cops storming the motel room and shooting boyfriend in the head. AFAIK, no charges filed against bounty hunters for impersonating cops or attempted BE of an occupied dwelling. http://www.lsj.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080302/NEWS01/803020681/1225/LANSING01 http://www.co.genesee.mi.us/Prosecutors/News-%20Prosecutor%20Announces%20Decision%20in%20Lansing%20Police%20Shooting.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] WTF??
Rolf wrote: Everytime I hear of a bounty hunter getting shot I feel no remorse. On that story I linked, where the bounty hunters reported a nonexistant hostage situation and somebody ended up dying: The more I think about it, the more I wonder if the BHs were upset that they couldn't get inside when they had the wrong address, and maybe they decided to make a false 911 call and have the SWAT team clear the motel room for them. I have no evidence to that effect, but would not put it past them. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Craig's List Deals
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/607555076.html 1982 Mercedes 300D $1500 http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/car/610396010.html '91 350SD $3800 http://columbus.craigslist.org/car/610020082.html '82 300CD $1900 Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble '87 190DT '85 300CD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craig's List Deals
On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/607555076.html 1982 Mercedes 300D $1500 This one is my old car. Well, the pictures are of another car, but he's selling mine. You don't want it after that this dude has been driving it. He called me today to ask if the A/C works and what kind of oil to put in it. G. I sold it to him for $1000 back when it was a decent car. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craig's List Deals
This one is my old car. Well, the pictures are of another car, but he's selling mine. The pic's are of another car. H. That explains why the nets on the seatbacks don't look saggy perhaps? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craig's List Deals
On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 7:42 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This one is my old car. Well, the pictures are of another car, but he's selling mine. The pic's are of another car. H. That explains why the nets on the seatbacks don't look saggy perhaps? Actually, they were as good as new when I sold the car in November. 348k miles. The trick is to never use them! Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Craig's List Deals
Actually, they [nets] were as good as new when I sold the car in November. 348k miles. The trick is to never use them! The shock cords are actually fairly easy to replace. Cheap, too. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery-charging failure/fix '90 300D 2.5
Good points, and that's what I did, but didn't think to include in my description. I started with a 30-0-30 amp meter, then moved to the 10 amp magic, it'll measure anything Extech digi meter. On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 8:40 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, it occurred to me that I could connect an ammeter across the switch terminals, and see if there was a current flowing, when there shouldn't be, and how much, just by flipping the switch. The correct way to do this is to connect the meter first, then open the switch. (I'm not saying you didn't do this.) There are startup loads that get satisfied that way, and you read only the steady-state draw. Next I clipped the ammeter across the shut-off switch, and still no current. I decided that the alternator was not delivering electricity to the system, so pulled the alternator. Just make sure you never disconnect the battery from a running (and good) system, it needs the battery there to regulate voltage. The open-the-switch trick works just fine so long as you have the ammeter connected first, and so long as the current it's then exposed to doesn't blow its fuse or anything. -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Battery-charging failure/fix '90 300D 2.5 continued
Thanks, and another good idea -- On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 8:47 PM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...two terminal studs/nuts and one slip on connector, vs. the single plug assembly on the original 70 amp unit. The big terminal(s) are B, the power output. You'd obviously need to beef up the wiring to the power consumer. The little terminal is D, the (initial) field power terminal. It's what's connected to the dash lamp, and is the small connector in the stock triple plug. You just need to hook it up, too. I'd recommend putting in new, different wire to the big alternator, that way a smaller alternator could be put back in its place if ever necessary. -- Jim -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT, mp3 files that display name and album info
You know how on some mp3 songs when you play via windows media player, it will display the title, artist, album etc, even a pic of the album cover in some cases. I tried renaming the file completely, going into properties of the file and taking out the info that says artist, etc but it still shows up when playing the file. Anyway to strip that into out so it will not display at all no matter what program is used to play the file? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] MB Parts Lot
Thought to MB diesel group might need the following. Thinning the herd Have the following parts for sale most for MB 123 chassis, pre turbo 1977 300D or 1977-1980 240D to be sold as a lot First $100 gets iwhole lot. You pick up Bellefonte PA. Regards Tom Scordato 1979 240D 130K miles Item # Part Number if readily available Condition Quantity Comments 1. Battery tray 1236200518 New 1 2. Transverse (upper) control arm kit 1233304707 1233304607 New New 1 right, 1 left 3. Vacuum Pump with repair kit Used pump body with new repair kit 1 pump 1 repair kit Pump in good condition, kit new 4. Fog lights for 123 chassis 0008269078 used 4 (FOUR) pairs of fog lights 3 pair amber. 1 pair clear, I think they work, take your chances, no cracks some may need bulbs 5. Instrument Panel Used only has working temp/tank/oil gauge. Back is slightly damaged were on screw goes in. No other gauges in it Throw in the following, working clock for panel and extra temp/tank/oil gauge, also working 6. Fuel tank sending unit, appears to work via ohm test 1235420404 used 1 7. Vacuum sending unit for cruise control used 1 8. Steering pump 126 460 1580 used 1 Lenkhelfpumpe type 33, Sperry Vickers 65 bar 9. Condenser fan / motor used 1 Should work, not tested 10. Valve cover gaskets new 5 240 D (not 300D) 11. Citric Acid for cooling flushing new 3lbs Used for flushing radiator. Granule form 12. Assorted fuel hoses 1149971852 2019970852 ? 1244703275 New New New New 2 feet plus 2 feet 3 feet plus Fuel hose to tank bottom 13. Speed o cable 1235420607 New 1 Speedo cable 14. Block heater kit new 1 For 617 or 616 engines Zerostart Temro with all parts and cable. 15. Turn signal cruise control assembly used 1 used 16. Tranny mount 123 242 0413 new 1 17. Engine shock rebuild kit 1409970645 new 1 18. Motor mount 1232420413 new 2 19. speedometer 1235423001 Used 1 Speedometer up to 100mph used not tested 20. clock for instrument panel Used 1 Not tested 21. 240D injector pump Used 1 Not tested but bought because it worked Bosch RW 350/2200/ MW 21 22. 300D non turbo injector pump Used 1 Not tested but bought because it worked Bosch RW 350/2200/ MW 19 23. Brake booster used 1 +/- 10.5 inch OD diameter drum 24. Hub caps used 4 Red some dings but good shape 25. Front calibers rebuilt 1234200183 1234200283 rebuilt 2 Good shape Bendix 26. Motor Mounts 1232413013 New 2 27 1238301085 Used 1 Automatic Temp control operating unit First $100 takes it. Sold as a lot, buyer picks up in Bellefonte PA 16823. Will help load ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bouncy speedo needle and wonky cruise in the 300TE
Looks like I had a win here, finally got around to stripping the coating off and doing a bit of soldering. Big thanks to Jim and others who gave advice, it was spot on. It took two coatings of paint stripper (I found a citrus based one at my local paint place) and used a round wire brush mounted in my big drill at very slow speed. Attached the drill to a workbench and then carefully went over the board till it was all clean. I do know how to solder pretty well and managed to get it going first pass. However to do this I would recommend a good soldering iron and a bit of soldering experience, someone doing this as their first soldering job with a cheap iron is asking for trouble. Good lighting and turning the board to get best access to the solder joints is also essential, some of the solders are very close together. I also found some of the tails of the electrical bits where bent over and a bit long, pays to straighten them out and chop a bit off. Hendrik now cruising Jim Cathey wrote: I just want to know how the speedo and hall sensor interact, is it via a magnet or electrical connection? I don't think it's a Hall sensor, I think it's another VR sensor that's just mounted on the rear of the speedometer (for cable-driven ones), or a straight electrical tap for electronic speedos. Not sure what your TE has. 126 is all electrical, 107 switched in mid production, 201 and 123 are mechanical, not sure where 124 sits in all that. Anything newer and you're talking to the wrong guy. I followed the test procedures as laid out here http://gdl-online.com/testproc.html and all seemed fine, that is why I thought it might be the amplifier. It usually is, but it's nice to be sure before dropping hundreds on a replacement amplifier! I've had a few bad stalk switches too. Never a bad servo yet, though poor electrical or mechanical connections have been noted. I soldered some of the connections on the amp but most of the amp is covered in some sort of anti corrosion coating which makes soldering impossible just about. Is there a safe way to remove that stuff without killing the circuit board? Paint stripper. And it's crucial that you do so if you actually want the thing to work right afterwards. I use a methylene-chloride free stripper. You also need to be able to solder _well_, all it takes is one bad connection or solder bridge to keep it from working. I use a fine wire brush (Dremel) to buff the stripped board, removing a great deal of oxidation before beginning soldering. It helps. Even so it often takes more than one pass over the board to get it working again. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] roofliner
Rusty would you have a roof -liner for a w111 fintail 230S / 1966. Kindly let me know the price if available. Thanks mak - Original Message - From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:46 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] '79 Euro stick 116
on 3/8/08 12:50, Alex Chamberlain at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:19 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those of you waiting with bated breath (I know Mitch is) for the details on the '79 280S or 280SE I posted, watch this space tomorrow... I'll be going to look at it and take pictures in the morning. Big letdown, the seller emailed me saying the car sold last night. This after I gave him my phone number and asked him to call me if he had an offer, so I could come out there early and see if I wanted to match it. Stupid kid. Greed generally trumps all else. Sorry you missed it. I drove one once and it's a truly amazing difference over a V8 automatic w116. Mac ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] MB Parts Lot
Wow, that is some lot. If anyone picks up and wants to dispose of some unneeded items, by all means drop me a line. If I were even remotely close I would be there in a heartbeat. Mac on 3/18/08 20:09, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thought to MB diesel group might need the following. Thinning the herd Have the following parts for sale most for MB 123 chassis, pre turbo 1977 300D or 1977-1980 240D to be sold as a lot First $100 gets iwhole lot. You pick up Bellefonte PA. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, mp3 files that display name and album info
You'll have to convert it to standard *.wav and then convert it back to *.mp3 w/o the said information. On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:13:05 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You know how on some mp3 songs when you play via windows media player, it will display the title, artist, album etc, even a pic of the album cover in some cases. I tried renaming the file completely, going into properties of the file and taking out the info that says artist, etc but it still shows up when playing the file. Anyway to strip that into out so it will not display at all no matter what program is used to play the file? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] bundt wheel widths
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:51:45 -0700 (PDT) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK now, don't everyone rush to answer the question below. In the mean time, I've also discovered that some 115's 123 had 5 1/2 inch inch wheels...are these non-bundts with the large hubcaps? More than likely, though I can't say for sure. Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: need a little clarification on wheel width...is the following correct? W116 300SD - 6.5 inches wide W126 300SD - 6.5 inches wide W123 300D 240D - 6 inches wide We had a discussion not that long ago (well, within the last year at any rate). I recall Rusty saying that 240Ds were 6 inches and 300Ds were 6.5. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, mp3 files that display name and album info
On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:13:05 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You know how on some mp3 songs when you play via windows media player, No. I don't have windows media player on Linux. :-) it will display the title, artist, album etc, even a pic of the album cover in some cases. I tried renaming the file completely, going into properties of the file and taking out the info that says artist, etc but it still shows up when playing the file. Anyway to strip that into out so it will not display at all no matter what program is used to play the file? Why would you want to do that? BTW, I would guess that the info is coded in the file along with the audio. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, mp3 files that display name and album info
seems like winamp or something like that would do it Luther wrote: You'll have to convert it to standard *.wav and then convert it back to *.mp3 w/o the said information. On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:13:05 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You know how on some mp3 songs when you play via windows media player, it will display the title, artist, album etc, even a pic of the album cover in some cases. I tried renaming the file completely, going into properties of the file and taking out the info that says artist, etc but it still shows up when playing the file. Anyway to strip that into out so it will not display at all no matter what program is used to play the file? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] bundt wheel widths
my 79 300S had 5 1/2 Bundts when I bought it from the first owner back in 86. I upgraded to 6 1/2s off a 77 450SL. I recently pulled a brand new 6 1/2X14 from the trunk of a 82 126 wreck. Jim in Phoenix -Original Message- From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, 15 Mar 2008 7:59 pm Subject: [MBZ] bundt wheel widths need a little clarification on wheel width...is the following correct? W116 300SD - 6.5 inches wide 126 300SD - 6.5 inches wide 123 300D 240D - 6 inches wide Thanks so much! Chris ünter u. Bügel Diesel Sales Service 1985 300SD, 370K km, Wulf, B20-getrieben 1992 350 Ram Wagon, 1 Ton, 58K mi, Der Abschleppwagen '75 240D, '80 300SD, '85 300Dt, '84 300Dt '83 240D ooking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. __ ttp://www.okiebenz.com or new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ or used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ttp://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
