Re: [MBZ] Air guns
I think there's somethng about doing something learned years ago that allows concentration to take over and remove the tremors. I'll bet he got great pleasure from afternoons like you spent with him -- hopefully others stepped in when you were not there - Course, shooting is a great sport whch is sadly disappearing with the loss of more and more easily accessible ranges. I suspect surburban sprawl is making the land more valuable as a housing tract... 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 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 6:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air guns Dad and I were at the range one time and a couple old fellers were there with their .45s. One of the guys had Parkinsons so bad he had to put the pistol and the magazine on the table and slowly slide them together... We all backed away when he brought that pistol up to shoot but it was amazing, as he brought the gun up all sign of the tremor ceased and he was just as steady as a rock. He then proceeded to shoot different handloads through a chronograph. This was a window chrono so he had to keep all his shots to about a 4 window or he'd have blown his chrono apart. When he first went for a mag change I offered to help which he greatly appreciated. I spent most of a day with him, changing mags and refilling them. He shot about 300 rounds all of which would have taken up no more space than the bottom of a soda can... -Curt Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:20:20 -0400 From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Air guns To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252 I have a Crossman pump pellet gun I use occasionally on pigeons way up on top of my Georgian Revival slate roof (nearly 3 floors up) - usually hit 'em fairly easily so far. 'Haven't done it in little over a year. When my tremor was really bad, wife would see me coming back in the house after dispatching coupla pigeons and ask, How can you hit anything with your hands shaking so? Answer: 'Don't shake resting against a tree or fence post. 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] 124 evapectomy
Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. 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
Re: [MBZ] incredible service from Rusty
When my quote comes in, all others are not important. The world revolves around me, or so Hursty says. He would think so. Something to do with the dimpling of the space time continuum around his orbicity, and assuming it's that way for everybody else 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] 124 evapectomy
On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. BTW, Wilton, what were the symptoms that prompted your evacpectomy? 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] '86 SDL no a/c
Might want to try letting the engine heat up and rechecking. Could be normally open that closes when it comes up to temp. Or vice-versa. -Dave Walton On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 12:09 AM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That sensor plug is keyed and cannot be reversed? I've applied some Deoxit to all of the coolant sensor connectors. I've checked the resistances of all of the coolant sensors, and the 3 pronged green (see the picture link) showed open to ground, and open across all 3 combinations of prongs. Sounds like it isn't good? picture is here: http://www.gulseth.net/photos/coolant-sensor.jpg Luther On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:36:34 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that the coolant sensor for the ACC is in a dual element sensor on the engine - one set of pins for the ACC, the other for the idle control. The AC on my SDL would turn off the compressor as soon as the coolant hit 80C - the PO had reversed the sets of wires on that sensor. The AC worked great after I switched those two plugs. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 1:24 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, test results are all normal except for the following: Sensor Ground test, Pin 8 (coolant temp)=open Vacuum flaps, pin 8 (short DEF Flap)=1k ohms Maybe I have a bad (hopefully unplugged) coolant sensor. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] '86 SDL no a/c
No, the Klima was NOT told to turn the a/c on. Pin 10 at the Klima mount read open on the Ohm meter. I pulled the ACC and it's WA different from the I think that SDL has the refrigerant safety switch in that line. Often it's the last thing on the way to the compressor, but I think in that car it's in the 'signal' rather than the 'power' path. 123s that I'm familiar with. How do you get these buggers appart and what are the normal failure modes? I can see several caps on the bottom circuit board, so I'm guessing that it's similar to the cruise amp repair? Or should I Pretty similar. It has a processor in it, and a whole buncha components. But the switches are still prone to connection cracking. I don't recall specific details about how to open it, it's got a bunch of clamshell snaps, etc. test this unit before attempting repair? Almost always, in the absence of definitive symptoms. OK, test results are all normal except for the following: Sensor Ground test, Pin 8 (coolant temp)=open Vacuum flaps, pin 8 (short DEF Flap)=1k ohms The coolant sensor may be unplugged, which ought to only prevent the system from heating unless you jump-start it by punching DEF first. I don't think it affects the AC. Maybe I have a bad (hopefully unplugged) coolant sensor. What does the vacuum flap reading mean? It means the short DEF flap probably doesn't do what it's supposed to, which means that your defroster duct is never fully closed. So you lose some AC to the windshield. (If it was working.) Broken connection, or burned out solenoid in the vacuum valve. Or, possibly, I've got the reference point for that one wrong. Keep in mind that I made that checklist from poring over the car's schematic, and not all of it has been verified by actually doing it. I was refining that checklist when I got employment again, and basically dropped it. -- 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] '86 SDL no a/c
Pin 10 at the Klima mount read open on the Ohm meter. I pulled the ACC With both out you can ohm out the wire between them. Klima pin 10 to ACC X1 pin 7. If it's not zero ohms, then the refrigerant sensor (which I think is in there) is at fault. Or disconnected. Or, doing what it's supposed to! -- 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] '86 SDL no a/c
With both out you can ohm out the wire between them. Klima pin 10 to ACC X1 pin 7. If it's not zero ohms, then the refrigerant sensor (which I think is in there) is at fault. Or disconnected. Or, doing what it's supposed to! I just checked the schematic. The pressure switch _is_ in between the ACC and the Klima pin 10. -- 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
I've found few things he would not eat [celery comes to mind] so I suspect rabbit would suit him. I wouldn't mind a smaller feed bill for the family either. He already spends some of his outdoor time chasing them, but they are smart enough to stay near a fence for quick escape. I'm not all that interested in cleaning up the leftovers from my yard, though. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MG Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g Yeah thought of that but then you have to go into the neighbors garden to get the evidence without being seen and if that works all it takes is for someone to see that poor little bunny flopping around from a poor shot, I'm not that good anymore, and the jig is up. Hey Bill doesn't that little puppy of yours like rabbit? Just tell him it tastes like chicken! Manfred Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:30:36 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] MG wrote: As for getting the rabbits, the only really quiet way in a neighborhood is to use live traps and then tell people that you are releasing them in the country. A professionally tuned non-magnum airgun wouldn't be bad, especially if you can shoot from indoors. Thock = dead rabbit. Just don't wound it and make it scream. If you want to mess with high pressure air, some of the silenced pre charged pneumatics I've seen at Field Target matches make virtually no noise, just a little click or ping from the hammer tapping the poppet valve. ___ 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
I may need the squirrel recipes if they get into the attic again or food costs continue to rise. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of MG Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g Bill, I have a few recipes somewhere, even very old ones from a book from the 1800s. For those little critters you can use one of those 1000 or 1200fps air rifles. The little rats don't make any noise if you don't hit them right so it's a lot easier to get another shot it. Manfred Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:00:01 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mom came out yesterday and told me she was getting an awful racket out of her chimney [also covered with wire mesh], so I assume they are trying another assault on the attic. Good recipes for squirrel? A few hundred $$ later I have had it with those pests. 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] 124 evapectomy
Yeah, and enjoy my work at the same time, but I'd have to have an indoor, air-conditioned facility. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. 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 ___ 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] 124 evapectomy
Two years ago, refrigeration guy determined evap leaking. Recharged coupla times a year since. Coupla months ago, system wouldn't hold charge a month - time to bite the bullet. BTW, refrigeration guy refused the evactomy job; stealer wanted $3100; indy wanted $2400 for basic evapectomy. I changed all vac pods while I had it open. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. BTW, Wilton, what were the symptoms that prompted your evacpectomy? 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 ___ 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] 91 350SDL tac
How is the OVP mounted. Does it simply plug into a fixed base receptacle, or what? 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] Air guns
Slick, with gun and means of transportation, sporting a new nickname: Paladin Way to go, Wilton! At 07:04 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: 'Not a geezer yet, either. No, I don't wear shorts, black knee socks and sandals, though those who do are very welcome and free to do so if they want. My uniform of the day is almost always full length khaki pants, light blue short sleeve shirt, black or brown socks and black or brown SAS shoes, all of proper size and well-laundered, pressed/ironed to complement the well-groomed gentleman within. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air guns Hmmm,. you might be better classified as a geezer in that situation? Or maybe those are interchangeable designations (or the key factor might be whether you have shorts and black knee socks on with sandals). --R Wilton Strickland wrote: Yeah, I've wondered what a passerby thinks when he sees what he may think is a codger pushing a walker across the yard and carrying a rifle. Wilton, no codger ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] 91 350SDL tac
How is the OVP mounted. Does it simply plug into a fixed base receptacle, or what? In my 126, yes. Right next to the Klima, near the fuse box. -- 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] '86 SDL no a/c
I just checked the schematic. The pressure switch _is_ in between the ACC and the Klima pin 10. In commemoration of somebody actually using the checklist, I added a socket picture of the Klima. (I pulled the Klima from the car, and got out the schematic 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] So far so good with vacuum pump overhaul
Installed my overhauled vacuum pump last night and started up the car. No vacuum at all. It was dark, and I was frustrated, so I went to bed. In the middle of the night I woke up with the realization that I had installed one of the check valves upside down. This morning, I was able to remove the cover with the body of the pump in place and flip that one valve over. Brakes and shut-off are now working flawlessly -- but since the problem was always intermittent I am going to have to wait a little while to be sure it's fixed. But so far, so good. 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] [Banned] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?
At 10:04 PM -0400 6/18/08, Gary Hurst wrote: and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? Traditional method: Roll up a strip of newspaper, tuck it inside the headband. -MMM- ___ 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] So far so good with vacuum pump overhaul
ATTABOY, Allen! Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:06 AM Subject: [MBZ] So far so good with vacuum pump overhaul Installed my overhauled vacuum pump last night and started up the car. No vacuum at all. It was dark, and I was frustrated, so I went to bed. In the middle of the night I woke up with the realization that I had installed one of the check valves upside down. This morning, I was able to remove the cover with the body of the pump in place and flip that one valve over. Brakes and shut-off are now working flawlessly -- but since the problem was always intermittent I am going to have to wait a little while to be sure it's fixed. But so far, so good. 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
Single shot .22 rifle shooting shorts does not make much noise either. My younger son picks off squirrels out at the lake because my mother does not want them in the attic etc. It is too close in to town and we are not legally permitted to discharge firearms so we keep it pretty quiet. I use CB caps. They are a sub-sonic round so about all you hear is the hammer hitting the cartridge. Caveats, YMMV My 2¢ 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
Rick Knoble wrote: I use CB caps. They are a sub-sonic round so about all you hear is the hammer hitting the cartridge. Ever try to shoot a group at 25 or 50 yards with those? I haven't messed with them since the 1970's, but IIRC accuracy wasn't very good. I've had decent accuracy with Remington and CCI subsonics, but there's little difference in sound from full power ammo, even with my 26 target rifle. ___ 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] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?
Just get a fatter head! At 09:41 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: yeah, that's my thought, except i'm not that confident the hat won't fall apart. might be worth a shot though. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout wetting it, then heat it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat? i bought some cheap chinese clearance hats mail order. my head measures about 59 1/2 cm and it seems from my adventure at the western store messing with cowboy hats that a 7 1/2 works best for me in a nice stiff stetson. this would make me an XL on the charts, so i order 3 very cheap chinese straw hats, one in large and two in xl. two of them fit well enough, but the third is just way too big. i would not get enough on a return to make it worth shipping back. i don't like the idea of just throwing it out and i don't happen to know any giant headed people who might want it. and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?
Seriously, how about sewing a rolled up bandanna/sweatband into it? That should have the same effect as growing a fat head! At 09:41 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: yeah, that's my thought, except i'm not that confident the hat won't fall apart. might be worth a shot though. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout wetting it, then heat it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat? i bought some cheap chinese clearance hats mail order. my head measures about 59 1/2 cm and it seems from my adventure at the western store messing with cowboy hats that a 7 1/2 works best for me in a nice stiff stetson. this would make me an XL on the charts, so i order 3 very cheap chinese straw hats, one in large and two in xl. two of them fit well enough, but the third is just way too big. i would not get enough on a return to make it worth shipping back. i don't like the idea of just throwing it out and i don't happen to know any giant headed people who might want it. and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
CBs are for short range. Should be ok for 25 yd or so. I used them to shoot pests in the barn. They won't put holes through things. Anything I ever shot at with a CB was dead. BB caps are a different story. Are you talking about BB caps? they have a round .22 inch round ball. Not so accurate. A CB is essentially a .22 short powered by the primer, or maybe a little more. A very short powder charge, anyway. At 10:19 AM 6/19/2008, you wrote: Rick Knoble wrote: I use CB caps. They are a sub-sonic round so about all you hear is the hammer hitting the cartridge. Ever try to shoot a group at 25 or 50 yards with those? I haven't messed with them since the 1970's, but IIRC accuracy wasn't very good. I've had decent accuracy with Remington and CCI subsonics, but there's little difference in sound from full power ammo, even with my 26 target rifle. ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
Ever try to shoot a group at 25 or 50 yards with those? I haven't messed with them since the 1970's, but IIRC accuracy wasn't very good. I've had decent accuracy with Remington and CCI subsonics, but there's little difference in sound from full power ammo, even with my 26 target rifle. Not bad accuracy from about 20-25 yards. You have to sight them in tho'. So slow you can damn near watch the bullet arc toward the target. I am able to kill a 35 lbs. woodchuck at about twenty yards with one shot. Caveats, YMMV My 2¢ 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] 73 220D....What gear ratio rear diff?
In a message dated 6/18/2008 6:01:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is the gear ratio in the rear diff of my 73 220D with manual tranny? Also, is fourth gear a 1:1 final drive? Mike, For the 115 D22, my Nitske bible has the US gear ratio as 4.08:1 Euro versions were 3.92:1. 4th gear is direct, at 1:1. 1st gear is 3.90:1 (stump pulling gear) 2nd gear is 2.30:1 3rd gear is 1.41:1 Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 155 K miles **Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507) ___ 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
I have some subsonic .22s also - unfortunately they're .22 Shorts so accuracy beyond 10' is not very good. 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 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g Single shot .22 rifle shooting shorts does not make much noise either. My younger son picks off squirrels out at the lake because my mother does not want them in the attic etc. It is too close in to town and we are not legally permitted to discharge firearms so we keep it pretty quiet. I use CB caps. They are a sub-sonic round so about all you hear is the hammer hitting the cartridge. Caveats, YMMV My 2¢ 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 ___ 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] Was gas cost $10/g- Now Air guns
Check out the GAMO air rifles available a www.airgunwarehouseinc.com The GAMO rifles are the ones I saw in a video knocking raccoons down on the 1st shot. They've come a long way since the Red Ryder from Daisy! 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 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 2:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was gas cost $10/g- Now Air guns I used to have a crossman 1377 long ago. Squirrels are driving me nuts so went to find another. Not available locally, order out. Screw that, so I got the plastic 760 pump. Been unable to verify a kill yet. Damn critters just get concussed or fall. Then they crawl away before I can kill them. Short distance shots, since the neighbor is less than five feet from property line and I do not want to hit his home or take out his kids. clay On 18 Jun 2008, at 02:30, Mitch Haley wrote: MG wrote: As for getting the rabbits, the only really quiet way in a neighborhood is to use live traps and then tell people that you are releasing them in the country. A professionally tuned non-magnum airgun wouldn't be bad, especially if you can shoot from indoors. Thock = dead rabbit. Just don't wound it and make it scream. If you want to mess with high pressure air, some of the silenced pre charged pneumatics I've seen at Field Target matches make virtually no noise, just a little click or ping from the hammer tapping the poppet valve. ___ 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
LarryT wrote: I have some subsonic .22s also - unfortunately they're .22 Shorts so accuracy beyond 10' is not very good. Try these: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=972593t=11082005 http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=678232t=11082005 ___ 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] CB Caps WAS: What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
If the light is right, you absolutely can see the bullet travelling. It is the relatively slow velocity that allows you to pick off pests with very minimal noise. As far as ballistics, you can also pick off pests quietly at close range with a slingshot, a crossbow or an arrow, with similar or better ballistics. I like the cb because the rifle is easy to store and carry. I guess a slingshot is easier and lighter to store and carry. At 10:57 AM 6/19/2008, you wrote: Ever try to shoot a group at 25 or 50 yards with those? I haven't messed with them since the 1970's, but IIRC accuracy wasn't very good. I've had decent accuracy with Remington and CCI subsonics, but there's little difference in sound from full power ammo, even with my 26 target rifle. Not bad accuracy from about 20-25 yards. You have to sight them in tho'. So slow you can damn near watch the bullet arc toward the target. I am able to kill a 35 lbs. woodchuck at about twenty yards with one shot. Caveats, YMMV My 2¢ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?
OK, I've been holding back but this has sunk to my level now. I was going to suggest thumbtacks to hold it on. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 11:31 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat? Just get a fatter head! At 09:41 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: yeah, that's my thought, except i'm not that confident the hat won't fall apart. might be worth a shot though. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout wetting it, then heat it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat? i bought some cheap chinese clearance hats mail order. my head measures about 59 1/2 cm and it seems from my adventure at the western store messing with cowboy hats that a 7 1/2 works best for me in a nice stiff stetson. this would make me an XL on the charts, so i order 3 very cheap chinese straw hats, one in large and two in xl. two of them fit well enough, but the third is just way too big. i would not get enough on a return to make it worth shipping back. i don't like the idea of just throwing it out and i don't happen to know any giant headed people who might want it. and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] Was gas cost $10/g- Now Air guns
LarryT wrote: Check out the GAMO air rifles available a www.airgunwarehouseinc.com The GAMO rifles are the ones I saw in a video knocking raccoons down on the 1st shot. Too much has been made of airgun power, especially in the 'more is better' nation of USA. The airgun makers have been getting magnumitis, because power sells. (I was guilty too, bought a RWS 48 Magnum as my first high end air rifle, then eventually detuned it to make it more accurate and pleasant to shoot) Anything that can penetrate a racoon's braincase can take it out with one shot. Forget about chest shots, I don't even try for heart/lungs with a rimfire any more. Generally speaking the Spanish Gamo has been cheaper/cruder than the German Weihrauch and RWS products of comparable performance. The only Gamo I ever owned was a 126 as seen in this auction, a fine tool but not finished to the high standards of Anshutz or Feinwerkbau. http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=8363612 ___ 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] 91 350SDL tac
Ordered OVP from Rusty yesterday afternoon; at my front door late this morning. Thanks. Wife out somewhere with the car. 'Hope both are ok. 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] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?
yeah, that will be my second choice. first i will try soaking and blow drying. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 11:31 AM, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seriously, how about sewing a rolled up bandanna/sweatband into it? That should have the same effect as growing a fat head! At 09:41 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: yeah, that's my thought, except i'm not that confident the hat won't fall apart. might be worth a shot though. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout wetting it, then heat it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat? i bought some cheap chinese clearance hats mail order. my head measures about 59 1/2 cm and it seems from my adventure at the western store messing with cowboy hats that a 7 1/2 works best for me in a nice stiff stetson. this would make me an XL on the charts, so i order 3 very cheap chinese straw hats, one in large and two in xl. two of them fit well enough, but the third is just way too big. i would not get enough on a return to make it worth shipping back. i don't like the idea of just throwing it out and i don't happen to know any giant headed people who might want it. and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?
More hair. Just skip the haircut for another month and see if it fits. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat? Seriously, how about sewing a rolled up bandanna/sweatband into it? That should have the same effect as growing a fat head! At 09:41 PM 6/18/2008, you wrote: yeah, that's my thought, except i'm not that confident the hat won't fall apart. might be worth a shot though. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 10:27 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How 'bout wetting it, then heat it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 10:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] anyone know how to shrink straw hat? i bought some cheap chinese clearance hats mail order. my head measures about 59 1/2 cm and it seems from my adventure at the western store messing with cowboy hats that a 7 1/2 works best for me in a nice stiff stetson. this would make me an XL on the charts, so i order 3 very cheap chinese straw hats, one in large and two in xl. two of them fit well enough, but the third is just way too big. i would not get enough on a return to make it worth shipping back. i don't like the idea of just throwing it out and i don't happen to know any giant headed people who might want it. and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] [Banned] anyone know how to shrink straw hat?
At 10:04 PM -0400 6/18/08, Gary Hurst wrote: and thoughts on how to shrink it? what about wearing it with an 80s style sweatband? Traditional method: Roll up a strip of newspaper, tuck it inside the headband. -MMM- ___ Handy place to carry money, too. High school kids I knew would drive a convertible down to a certain part of town and agitate the locals who were standing around on the sidewalk. One Saturday night they drove next to the curb and one of the kids snatched the hat off of a fellows head. They tried to drive off but the engine quit. The crowd was slowly closing in on them as the driver frantically tried to start the engine. It finally caught and they escaped. The hat had a twenty dollar bill inside the headband. Big money during the 1940s. Gerry ___ 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 am stumped. Water temp gauge not reading right.
I swapped my engine recently with the one from my parts car. The car is an 85 and now has an 84 or earlier 617.952 in it. The 85 has two temp senders in the block, the older ones only had one. The plug is different 2 prong on the older and 4 prong (only 3 used) on the 85. I took the 2 prong apart and plugged the socket parts into the 4 prong plug on the firewall. I have a signal now however my gauge never reads more than 60C. Was there a difference in water temp senders? -Rolf ___ 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] scraping noise turning right
Driving my 300D today for the first time since I overhauled the vacuum pump, there is a new noise coming from the general area of the left (driver's side) front wheel when I make a right hand turn. It is a regular scraping sound, not really alarming but definitely audible. It varies with speed. Sort of a rasp-rasp-rasp sound, vaguely metallic. Does not occur driving straight ahead, or when turning left. I know wheel bearings can make noise, but have always heard that described as more of a groan or rumble. This is just a scraping sound, like something is rubbing against the wheel though I can't see what it might be. I'll pop that wheel off tonight and see if perhaps a rock or twig is lodged in there somehow. Other ideas? Allan ___ 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] scraping noise turning right
Allan Streib wrote: I know wheel bearings can make noise, but have always heard that described as more of a groan or rumble. This is just a scraping sound, like something is rubbing against the wheel though I can't see what it might be. Bent brake dust shield? When I had that happen it was constant though... John ___ 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] scraping noise turning right
Allen - just went through that and after numerous other fixes were tried discovered it was collapsing motor mounts that caused the geometry to be off and the wheel to rub only on right turns. No cure for me but new motor mounts - Your experience might be different, but if they are getting old it is0 worth a look. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 302k miles -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 3:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] scraping noise turning right Driving my 300D today for the first time since I overhauled the vacuum pump, there is a new noise coming from the general area of the left (driver's side) front wheel when I make a right hand turn. It is a regular scraping sound, not really alarming but definitely audible. It varies with speed. Sort of a rasp-rasp-rasp sound, vaguely metallic. Does not occur driving straight ahead, or when turning left. I know wheel bearings can make noise, but have always heard that described as more of a groan or rumble. This is just a scraping sound, like something is rubbing against the wheel though I can't see what it might be. I'll pop that wheel off tonight and see if perhaps a rock or twig is lodged in there somehow. Other ideas? Allan ___ 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] scraping noise turning right
Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Allen - just went through that and after numerous other fixes were tried discovered it was collapsing motor mounts that caused the geometry to be off and the wheel to rub only on right turns. No cure for me but new motor mounts - Your experience might be different, but if they are getting old it is worth a look. They are old. I have new ones on the shelf in the garage, have not gotten around to replacing them. Sounds like I should bump that job up on the priority list 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
[MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
for a good job. I did ordered the parts on Wednesday in the afternoon and it arrived on Thursday morning. Fast delivery. Now, I am off to work on the car. Thank you again. K.S. ___ 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] 91 350SDL tac
'Just replaced OVP; few minutes idling at ~700 to 750 RPM seems OK, but prob has been intermittent -0 we'll see. My OVP is secured on one side to 2-post plastic bracket with a plastic spring clip on one post. Release the clip with a flat screwdriver, and pull upward on the OVP; it tilts upward on the released side and slips out of a slot on the other side. Continued pulling upward on the unit brings with it a plastic receptacle/plug at the end of a bundle of wires. 'Can't quite get the unit out far enough to grip the receptacle/plug well enough to unplug the unit. VERY careful prying on edge of the plug with flat screwdriver got it started. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL tac How is the OVP mounted. Does it simply plug into a fixed base receptacle, or what? In my 126, yes. Right next to the Klima, near the fuse box. -- 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 ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
hard to understand why anyone shops anywhere else On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 3:49 PM, Hursley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: for a good job. I did ordered the parts on Wednesday in the afternoon and it arrived on Thursday morning. Fast delivery. Now, I am off to work on the car. Thank you again. K.S. ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
Gary Hurst wrote: hard to understand why anyone shops anywhere else Where do you guys ship from? I think I've been blacklisted from the 1-day shipping... I used to get it in Huntsville. Pretty sure I got it here in MS, but it hasn't been for a while. John ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of new orleans, which would be the winner for you. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:08 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: hard to understand why anyone shops anywhere else Where do you guys ship from? I think I've been blacklisted from the 1-day shipping... I used to get it in Huntsville. Pretty sure I got it here in MS, but it hasn't been for a while. John ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
Gary Hurst wrote: ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of new orleans, which would be the winner for you. Same places for calling? Surprised its not Memphis... all kind of distribution stuff up there. John ___ 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] scraping noise turning right
Good luck with it. I'd tried four or five other 'fixes' until finally the mount and the frame came into direct contact. Not much question then. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 3:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] scraping noise turning right Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Allen - just went through that and after numerous other fixes were tried discovered it was collapsing motor mounts that caused the geometry to be off and the wheel to rub only on right turns. No cure for me but new motor mounts - Your experience might be different, but if they are getting old it is worth a look. They are old. I have new ones on the shelf in the garage, have not gotten around to replacing them. Sounds like I should bump that job up on the priority list 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
We will have something in Nashville soon. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com Gary Hurst wrote: ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of new orleans, which would be the winner for you. Same places for calling? Surprised its not Memphis... all kind of distribution stuff up there. John ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
think about where there are foreign cars. i don't see a lot of benzes in memphis. do you? On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:16 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of new orleans, which would be the winner for you. Same places for calling? Surprised its not Memphis... all kind of distribution stuff up there. John ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
dunno about that, but I know If I buy something from MacMall/PCMall tonight, I will have it tomorrow, shipped from Memphis via Fedex. The company may be in CA, but the stuff ships from Memphis. If you use Fedex, distribution from Memphis is a good idea. in the last couple of years, most stuff I order from Rusty shows up in 3-5 business days, often in 3-4 different shipments. Everything I order from Rusty that comes from MB is shipped Fedex. Other stuff comes on other carriers. At 03:26 PM 6/19/2008, you wrote: think about where there are foreign cars. i don't see a lot of benzes in memphis. do you? On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:16 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of new orleans, which would be the winner for you. Same places for calling? Surprised its not Memphis... all kind of distribution stuff up there. John ___ 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] 124 evapectomy
So what did it cost for the parts etc? IE - what is your labour worth when it was all done and how long did it take you in hours? Any idea? Not trying to make you feel bad as I am sure I have done lots of jobs where I did not earn $1 per hour but at least I did it and did it correctly. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Two years ago, refrigeration guy determined evap leaking. Recharged coupla times a year since. Coupla months ago, system wouldn't hold charge a month - time to bite the bullet. BTW, refrigeration guy refused the evactomy job; stealer wanted $3100; indy wanted $2400 for basic evapectomy. I changed all vac pods while I had it open. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. BTW, Wilton, what were the symptoms that prompted your evacpectomy? 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 ___ 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] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond, sprint, blackberry content, but no mb, sorry)
this is my exact situation, summed up more clearly and concisely than i ever could. any solutions would be appreciated as the idea of paying them an extra $59 a month for something i've already paid for kinda rubs me the wrong way. plus i've wasted the last two days trying to make this work, only to learn that it doesn't because of subversion on the part of cbeyond, which also doesn't make me happy. Our company issued us BB 8703e telling us we have unlimited data capability. We purchased the services through CBEYOND who is a reseller for Sprint. CBYOND says no support available to use BB as a tethered modem. Instead, I have to buy a laptop card and $60/mo. Oh really? Sprint says data is included no charge. So, I downloaded the Sprint application allowing me to sign on, but no joy. I need an activation code. Of course CBEYOND tells me I have to buy a card becuase their network won't recognize my BB as a tethered modem. Sorry folks, the technology doesn't work that way. When I call SPRINT tech support I have to key in my account number and that pushes me over to CBEYOND support for the sales pitch. What is my way around this. CBEYOND has no network of their own that I am aware of, they just resell for SPRINT. Can anyone help? ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
Rusty is amazing - Unfortunately I only seem to need things on national b/o with the only one having the part is Germany - 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 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Hursley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 3:49 PM Subject: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com for a good job. I did ordered the parts on Wednesday in the afternoon and it arrived on Thursday morning. Fast delivery. Now, I am off to work on the car. Thank you again. K.S. ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 2:15 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rusty is amazing - Unfortunately I only seem to need things on national b/o with the only one having the part is Germany - Better than needing things that are on WORLDWIDE b/o as was the case with some critical part for '95 E300Ds some months ago (was it Clay who was bit by that one?) and as with hard fuel lines for the 603 (still waiting for mine although the handmade replacement is working just fine). Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo, '86 300E, 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] Possibly cheap 400E
Near Atlanta... http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=225507 No affiliation, etc. John ___ 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] 124 evapectomy
Parts from Rusty: evap, 6 vac pods, Freon manifold at compressor, receiver/dryer ~$665. Stealer indy wanted $3100/$2400 To do evap only. Time actually WORKED on it? I don't know. 'Haven't been at all concerned about it. 'Don't have anything else to REALLY do, and I could do most of this sitting down. 'Didn't need to rush; 'have another car; 'don't have to go to a job; there was nobody I had to impress. I'm capable, so why not? Not long ago, I was not able because of bad tremor that has gone away. The job is not, as they say, rocket science. It's not even AIR science. It's just more than the usual amount of VERY simple stuff, and just as in doing anything, all you have to do is ONE thing at a time. I've done a helluva lot more for a lot less - a WHOLE YEAR, for example, on jet engines and B-47 aircraft for our Uncle in blizzard Nebraska winters and HOT summers (many times all night long) for a MEASLY $2400 fifty yrs ago. During the coupla weeks, I'd work on it coupla hours in morning while a little cooler and in shade; 3 to 5 hours mid to late afternoon after car was in shade again. 3 or 4 days during the 2 weeks, I didn't even touch it. Heat and humidity was worst part of it all, but fan helped that prob greatly. But for the heat and humidity, I enjoyed it. I guess I couldn't stand the trauma of knowing that somebody who may not give a damned was doing that (and who knows what else) to my car and taking my good money for something that I KNEW I could easily do myself. How much did I make an hour? I don't know and don't care. The value of knowing that I could do it and have done it is worth much more than any money that I may have saved. Oh, and whatever I may have paid somebody to do the job plus unknowns is still in my bank account. Again, there is nothing else that I would have done during the time I worked on the car. Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy So what did it cost for the parts etc? IE - what is your labour worth when it was all done and how long did it take you in hours? Any idea? Not trying to make you feel bad as I am sure I have done lots of jobs where I did not earn $1 per hour but at least I did it and did it correctly. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 7:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy Two years ago, refrigeration guy determined evap leaking. Recharged coupla times a year since. Coupla months ago, system wouldn't hold charge a month - time to bite the bullet. BTW, refrigeration guy refused the evactomy job; stealer wanted $3100; indy wanted $2400 for basic evapectomy. I changed all vac pods while I had it open. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:36:37 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilton Strickland wrote: BTW, the refrigeration guy asked if I wanted him to pass out cards to MB owners for me. Great idea. You can do 124 126 evaporator swaps and 115 heater blowers for $1k each. Do one a month for two years and you can get a nice shiny 2005 320CDI. BTW, Wilton, what were the symptoms that prompted your evacpectomy? 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 ___ 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] Possibly cheap 400E
John Robbins wrote: Near Atlanta... http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=225507 He's got a Georgia cell phone, but he's selling a house in Rochester NY and this is his home phone: Jonathan Tronolone (585) 563-636137 Stanford Rd W, Rochester, NY 14620 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/SMD/gme/current/TraineeHomes.cfm The fact that he's selling a house and a car would imply that he has a non- mechanical reason to sell the car. ___ 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 about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,
This link usually links you to Sprint Chat. They have been very helpful to me so far. I have 2 Centros on order and they said to contact them on the chat board for help setting up phone as modem when my phones arrive. Go to this page and there is USUALLY a link near the top left that says Login to chat. If it's not there look again in a while, sometimes it's there, sometimes it's not. Who knows? http://www.sprint.com/landings/tvguide/ Mike this is my exact situation, summed up more clearly and concisely than i ever could. any solutions would be appreciated as the idea of paying them an extra $59 a month for something i've already paid for kinda rubs me the wrong way. plus i've wasted the last two days trying to make this work, only to learn that it doesn't because of subversion on the part of cbeyond, which also doesn't make me happy. Our company issued us BB 8703e telling us we have unlimited data capability. We purchased the services through CBEYOND who is a reseller for Sprint. CBYOND says no support available to use BB as a tethered modem. Instead, I have to buy a laptop card and $60/mo. Oh really? Sprint says data is included no charge. So, I downloaded the Sprint application allowing me to sign on, but no joy. I need an activation code. Of course CBEYOND tells me I have to buy a card becuase their network won't recognize my BB as a tethered modem. Sorry folks, the technology doesn't work that way. When I call SPRINT tech support I have to key in my account number and that pushes me over to CBEYOND support for the sales pitch. What is my way around this. CBEYOND has no network of their own that I am aware of, they just resell for SPRINT. Can anyone help? ___ 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 about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,
i found a hack and bought it instead On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 6:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This link usually links you to Sprint Chat. They have been very helpful to me so far. I have 2 Centros on order and they said to contact them on the chat board for help setting up phone as modem when my phones arrive. Go to this page and there is USUALLY a link near the top left that says Login to chat. If it's not there look again in a while, sometimes it's there, sometimes it's not. Who knows? http://www.sprint.com/landings/tvguide/ Mike this is my exact situation, summed up more clearly and concisely than i ever could. any solutions would be appreciated as the idea of paying them an extra $59 a month for something i've already paid for kinda rubs me the wrong way. plus i've wasted the last two days trying to make this work, only to learn that it doesn't because of subversion on the part of cbeyond, which also doesn't make me happy. Our company issued us BB 8703e telling us we have unlimited data capability. We purchased the services through CBEYOND who is a reseller for Sprint. CBYOND says no support available to use BB as a tethered modem. Instead, I have to buy a laptop card and $60/mo. Oh really? Sprint says data is included no charge. So, I downloaded the Sprint application allowing me to sign on, but no joy. I need an activation code. Of course CBEYOND tells me I have to buy a card becuase their network won't recognize my BB as a tethered modem. Sorry folks, the technology doesn't work that way. When I call SPRINT tech support I have to key in my account number and that pushes me over to CBEYOND support for the sales pitch. What is my way around this. CBEYOND has no network of their own that I am aware of, they just resell for SPRINT. Can anyone help? ___ 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] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
We're not talking minute of accurace here but I bet it'd be no more than 2... I've killed lots of squirrels with CB caps... Next time I get up to visit my folks I'll give 'er a try on paper. -Curt Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:19:10 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Rick Knoble wrote: I use CB caps. They are a sub-sonic round so about all you hear is the hammer hitting the cartridge. Ever try to shoot a group at 25 or 50 yards with those? I haven't messed with them since the 1970's, but IIRC accuracy wasn't very good. I've had decent accuracy with Remington and CCI subsonics, but there's little difference in sound from full power ammo, even with my 26 target rifle. ___ 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] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com
My stuff generally comes from Newton, MA. I swear they send a kid on a bicycle but I've never actually seen him ;). Company I worked for used a depot in Memphis, my boss went down to audit one time in July, lost 5 pounds in 3 days... -Curt Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:16:05 -0500 From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Thank you, Rusty @ buymbparts.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Gary Hurst wrote: ship from about anywhere. if you are ordering online, you are likely coming from new jersey, ohio or california. we have some capacity to ship out of new orleans, which would be the winner for you. Same places for calling? Surprised its not Memphis... all kind of distribution stuff up there. John ___ 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 about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i found a hack and bought it instead Well do tell... Ever since COMCAST took over our local cable system my cable internet service has gone from flawless to F---ed. Not that cellular is really an alternative, signal is marginal at my house. Anyone have any experience with internet from the likes of DirecTV? I've heard it's very chunky: OK for big downloads but not very good for interactive use. 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] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,
you generally shouldn't need a hack if you get a blackberry that can work as a tethered modem. in this case i did though as cbeyond blocks the modem capacity. some of you smart computer guys couold probably set it up yourself so that it doesn't look as if it is acting as a modem when it is. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 7:39 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i found a hack and bought it instead Well do tell... Ever since COMCAST took over our local cable system my cable internet service has gone from flawless to F---ed. Not that cellular is really an alternative, signal is marginal at my house. Anyone have any experience with internet from the likes of DirecTV? I've heard it's very chunky: OK for big downloads but not very good for interactive use. 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] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,
Allan Streib wrote: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i found a hack and bought it instead Well do tell... Ever since COMCAST took over our local cable system my cable internet service has gone from flawless to F---ed. Not that cellular is really an alternative, signal is marginal at my house. Anyone have any experience with internet from the likes of DirecTV? I've heard it's very chunky: OK for big downloads but not very good for interactive use. Allan Kaleb can elaborate, but satellite generally stinks. I'd probably go cellular with an antenna before I'd go sat, as long as I can get a true unlimited plan with cellular. ___ 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] 124 evapectomy
ok, Now I think I understand your previous question about how long it takes to change the freon manifold. At the time I could not figure out what you meant. The manifold on top of the compressor is not rocket science to change. It is a bit of a PITA because you have to take the compressor off to get to it. I just took out the compressor on my 87 300D, cleaned it, took off the manifold and replaced the o-rings. It takes 6 orings. 4 between the compr. and minifold and 2 between the manifold and the hoses. The orings are a pain to find. I ordered a set from Rusty and I only got two. The orings in the manifold to compressor side were fairly new and green, and the compressor had an MB part number and a reman sticker on it, so I ifgured it was pretty recent. since the green orings still had some life to them I put a little silicone permatex on them and put it back together. 1. pull the capscrew holding the manifold hose to the compressor 2. loosen the belt tensioner 3. pull the 4 bolts through the pump holding the compressor to the engine 4. unplug the wiring harness on top 5. remove the compressor. (I did all this from the topside on the 124 300D) 6. clean compressor and remove the manifold. 7. install new orings and replace manifold (4 orings, green ones if you want to use 134a) 8. put the compressor back in place 9. plug in the wiring harness. Be sure you get it on the right pins. you can plug it in with 2 pins in and one pin out! 10. put the bolts back in. Tighten bolts 11. remove the shock absorber bolt of the tensioner so the belt will slide on (OM603, for others: YMMV) put the belt on. 12. check to see the manifold sealing surfaces are clean, install orings 13. install hose manifold to compressor 14. put the boltback in the tensioner shock absorber 15. tension belt and replace bolt and nut. 16. Start engine and check belt, etc. The whole job only took me an hour and 45 min from getting out tools to sitting down to the computer after cleaning up and putting everything away. Add another hour for going to the DIY carwash and cleaning as much of the compressor and the underhood area as I could. Hope this helps! I am guessing that a large part of the reason this car ended up in a series of auctions is that the evaporator leaks. I have found no other reason why the refrigerant leaks, but i have not used a leak detector, because I don't have one. After checking out the compressor orings, I have this sinking feeling. At 05:10 PM 6/19/2008, you wrote: Parts from Rusty: evap, 6 vac pods, Freon manifold at compressor, receiver/dryer ~$665. Stealer indy wanted $3100/$2400 To do evap only. Time actually WORKED on it? I don't know. 'Haven't been at all concerned about it. 'Don't have anything else to REALLY do, and I could do most of this sitting down. 'Didn't need to rush; 'have another car; 'don't have to go to a job; there was nobody I had to impress. I'm capable, so why not? Not long ago, I was not able because of bad tremor that has gone away. The job is not, as they say, rocket science. It's not even AIR science. It's just more than the usual amount of VERY simple stuff, and just as in doing anything, all you have to do is ONE thing at a time. I've done a helluva lot more for a lot less - a WHOLE YEAR, for example, on jet engines and B-47 aircraft for our Uncle in blizzard Nebraska winters and HOT summers (many times all night long) for a MEASLY $2400 fifty yrs ago. During the coupla weeks, I'd work on it coupla hours in morning while a little cooler and in shade; 3 to 5 hours mid to late afternoon after car was in shade again. 3 or 4 days during the 2 weeks, I didn't even touch it. Heat and humidity was worst part of it all, but fan helped that prob greatly. But for the heat and humidity, I enjoyed it. I guess I couldn't stand the trauma of knowing that somebody who may not give a damned was doing that (and who knows what else) to my car and taking my good money for something that I KNEW I could easily do myself. How much did I make an hour? I don't know and don't care. The value of knowing that I could do it and have done it is worth much more than any money that I may have saved. Oh, and whatever I may have paid somebody to do the job plus unknowns is still in my bank account. Again, there is nothing else that I would have done during the time I worked on the car. Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy So what did it cost for the parts etc? IE - what is your labour worth when it was all done and how long did it take you in hours? Any idea? Not trying to make you feel bad as I am sure I have done lots of jobs where I did not earn $1 per hour but at least I did it and did it correctly. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [MBZ] ahh the 1000SEL
http://old.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/view.html Well no the case is not closed, MB made a 500SE with that VIN and now it is something different, whilst it is possible that it was repainted I don't think anyone would bother to change the interior. It is possible that a typo was made but also there could be something more sinister. As others have said MB never made an original 1000SEL, so that statement is BS. If it was an 1000SEL, I would expect it to be more blinged up in an distasteful fashion. http://groups.msn.com/1980extremetuning/trasco.msnw If it was a genuine 1000SEL, with aftermarket styling then it would be rare and valuable. It's like putting an AMG badge (of which there are many available) on the back of a stock MB and calling it a genuine AMG product. Hendrik who thinks that because my 300TE wears newer mags and steering wheel he should put a 1000TE badge on the beasty tom savage wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: 10 liters? Maybe a 5 liter under the hood and one in the back seat? (chuckle) It does appear to be a non-USA market car. When we went to 17 digits, the VINs no longer began with the chassis number. Would WDB1260361A100119 be a 126.036? I thought .036 was the 500SE, and that's a SEL in the pics. The VIN is for a German-market 500SE finished in 737 classicweiß with a black leather interior, though that is clearly a LWB car. It sure looks like a US-spec car in slightly different livery. I don't know why we're dissecting it like this, though. The seller clearly states that The owner has spoken to Mercedes in Germany and this car was German manufactured by Mercedes. It is an extremely rare car, they say only a few were made as original 1000SEL's. So there you have it. Case closed! 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] Air guns
Wilton Wilton Wilton, I am so disappointed in you. I would have thought that as a good American you would have something with a bit more firepower. http://www.m-99.co.uk/Air_Guns/Machine_Gun_COLT_KNIGHTS_M4_SR/machine_gun_colt_knights_m4_sr.html http://gun-sword.stores.yahoo.net/fulautminrif.html Perhaps make your own http://www.flup.ws/dangerous-goods/the-caselman-air-powered-machine-gun/ Unfortunately they won't let us own anything so deadly in the land of Oz. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: I have a Crossman pump pellet gun I use occasionally on pigeons way up on top of my Georgian Revival slate roof (nearly 3 floors up) - usually hit 'em fairly easily so far. 'Haven't done it in little over a year. When my tremor was really bad, wife would see me coming back in the house after dispatching coupla pigeons and ask, How can you hit anything with your hands shaking so? Answer: 'Don't shake resting against a tree or fence post. 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] 124 evapectomy
Freon manifold - I'm talking about the two big rubber and steel pipes/tubes attached to the backside of a raised attachment on top of the compressor - one goes forward to the condenser; the other goes rearward and connects to another pipe/tube that connects to the evaporator between the firewalls. Compressor end of the pipes/manifold in question on my 87 300D sure looks like it's attached to that raised attachment on top of the compressor by one bolt (13 mm, I think, but not certain right now) on a common flange between the ends of the two pipes that make up the manifold. The bolt I'm talking about is easily reached from behind the compressor with a socket on a short extension on a ratchet. 'You sure you need to REMOVE the compressor just to change the two pipes (with common flange at compressor)? Wilton - Original Message - From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy ok, Now I think I understand your previous question about how long it takes to change the freon manifold. At the time I could not figure out what you meant. The manifold on top of the compressor is not rocket science to change. It is a bit of a PITA because you have to take the compressor off to get to it. I just took out the compressor on my 87 300D, cleaned it, took off the manifold and replaced the o-rings. It takes 6 orings. 4 between the compr. and minifold and 2 between the manifold and the hoses. The orings are a pain to find. I ordered a set from Rusty and I only got two. The orings in the manifold to compressor side were fairly new and green, and the compressor had an MB part number and a reman sticker on it, so I ifgured it was pretty recent. since the green orings still had some life to them I put a little silicone permatex on them and put it back together. 1. pull the capscrew holding the manifold hose to the compressor 2. loosen the belt tensioner 3. pull the 4 bolts through the pump holding the compressor to the engine 4. unplug the wiring harness on top 5. remove the compressor. (I did all this from the topside on the 124 300D) 6. clean compressor and remove the manifold. 7. install new orings and replace manifold (4 orings, green ones if you want to use 134a) 8. put the compressor back in place 9. plug in the wiring harness. Be sure you get it on the right pins. you can plug it in with 2 pins in and one pin out! 10. put the bolts back in. Tighten bolts 11. remove the shock absorber bolt of the tensioner so the belt will slide on (OM603, for others: YMMV) put the belt on. 12. check to see the manifold sealing surfaces are clean, install orings 13. install hose manifold to compressor 14. put the boltback in the tensioner shock absorber 15. tension belt and replace bolt and nut. 16. Start engine and check belt, etc. The whole job only took me an hour and 45 min from getting out tools to sitting down to the computer after cleaning up and putting everything away. Add another hour for going to the DIY carwash and cleaning as much of the compressor and the underhood area as I could. Hope this helps! I am guessing that a large part of the reason this car ended up in a series of auctions is that the evaporator leaks. I have found no other reason why the refrigerant leaks, but i have not used a leak detector, because I don't have one. After checking out the compressor orings, I have this sinking feeling. At 05:10 PM 6/19/2008, you wrote: Parts from Rusty: evap, 6 vac pods, Freon manifold at compressor, receiver/dryer ~$665. Stealer indy wanted $3100/$2400 To do evap only. Time actually WORKED on it? I don't know. 'Haven't been at all concerned about it. 'Don't have anything else to REALLY do, and I could do most of this sitting down. 'Didn't need to rush; 'have another car; 'don't have to go to a job; there was nobody I had to impress. I'm capable, so why not? Not long ago, I was not able because of bad tremor that has gone away. The job is not, as they say, rocket science. It's not even AIR science. It's just more than the usual amount of VERY simple stuff, and just as in doing anything, all you have to do is ONE thing at a time. I've done a helluva lot more for a lot less - a WHOLE YEAR, for example, on jet engines and B-47 aircraft for our Uncle in blizzard Nebraska winters and HOT summers (many times all night long) for a MEASLY $2400 fifty yrs ago. During the coupla weeks, I'd work on it coupla hours in morning while a little cooler and in shade; 3 to 5 hours mid to late afternoon after car was in shade again. 3 or 4 days during the 2 weeks, I didn't even touch it. Heat and humidity was worst part of it all, but fan helped that prob greatly. But for the heat and humidity, I enjoyed it. I guess I couldn't stand the trauma of knowing that somebody who may not give a damned was doing that
[MBZ] bending steel pipe
I need to straighten a slightly bent piece of steel pipe. It is the gearshift lever from my Vanagon, which broke in two due to metal fatigue. The pipe is about 5/8 OD hollow steel pipe. I ground the two broken ends smooth, threaded them about 3/4 into each end and cut a 1.5 piece of 3/8 threaded rod which I used to reconect the two halves. Then I welded around the seam with my MIG welder. Problem is, the rod is still slightly bent, below the break. Slightly curved would be more like it, there's no distinct bend. I plan to heat it with a MAPP torch and straighten it out. Once it's straight, should I dunk it in water or let it cool in the air? 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] bending steel pipe
You will not be able to completely straighten the pipe by hand. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] bending steel pipe I need to straighten a slightly bent piece of steel pipe. It is the gearshift lever from my Vanagon, which broke in two due to metal fatigue. The pipe is about 5/8 OD hollow steel pipe. I ground the two broken ends smooth, threaded them about 3/4 into each end and cut a 1.5 piece of 3/8 threaded rod which I used to reconect the two halves. Then I welded around the seam with my MIG welder. Problem is, the rod is still slightly bent, below the break. Slightly curved would be more like it, there's no distinct bend. I plan to heat it with a MAPP torch and straighten it out. Once it's straight, should I dunk it in water or let it cool in the air? 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 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] Air guns
A bit more firepower??? For 15 years of my working life, I packed 12 (that's twelve) nuclear weapons at 1.1 megatons each. Guy riding with me packed 20 mm Gatlin gun. Top that??? Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air guns Wilton Wilton Wilton, I am so disappointed in you. I would have thought that as a good American you would have something with a bit more firepower. http://www.m-99.co.uk/Air_Guns/Machine_Gun_COLT_KNIGHTS_M4_SR/machine_gun_co lt_knights_m4_sr.html http://gun-sword.stores.yahoo.net/fulautminrif.html Perhaps make your own http://www.flup.ws/dangerous-goods/the-caselman-air-powered-machine-gun/ Unfortunately they won't let us own anything so deadly in the land of Oz. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: I have a Crossman pump pellet gun I use occasionally on pigeons way up on top of my Georgian Revival slate roof (nearly 3 floors up) - usually hit 'em fairly easily so far. 'Haven't done it in little over a year. When my tremor was really bad, wife would see me coming back in the house after dispatching coupla pigeons and ask, How can you hit anything with your hands shaking so? Answer: 'Don't shake resting against a tree or fence post. 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] bending steel pipe
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You will not be able to completely straighten the pipe by hand. Assuming I can straighten it to my satisfaction, should I then dunk it in water, or let it cool naturally. Or will it make any difference? 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
[MBZ] 115 heater blower
Hi, list - The blower in my (76 300D) 115's been dead for a year or two now, and I'm thinking of jumping in to replace it. (As Marshal suggests periodically, I wouldn't bother to replace it, EXCEPT that it makes an intolerable rattling/groaning/grinding noise at speed if the A/C isn't on - this makes long winter drives impossible, which means it's mostly parked all winter, and that leads to water buildup and mildew. Bad. Do not want. If the blower was QUIET but dead I'd let it be.) Having found, with the wonder of Google, a reasonable-looking writeup of the process, I just have a few questions: 1) Can someone with the EPC get me a screenshot of how the heating system goes together? (Oddly, my CD of the shop manual only has AC stuff under the HVAC section, so it's useless. Or I'm blind.) (Or, God willin', someone have in-process pictures of actually doing it? I have a reasonable idea of how a lot of things in the dash area go together, but the heater core/evap/fan area is inaccessible and strange. I still don't understand the point of that squirrel-cage fan at the...) 2) Rusty - I don't see them on the website, but can you get the fiber optic bits that illuminate the center dash? I've got one that's broken, and this seems to be an IDEAL time to replace it, if I'm taking the whole car apart anyway. 3) Anyone crazy enough to do this have any helpful hints or tips? Thanks for anything you can tell me, Stuart S. (1976 300D w115) ___ 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] 115 heater blower
but the heater core/evap/fan area is inaccessible and strange. I still don't understand the point of that squirrel-cage fan at the...) The squirrel-cage fan in the hump is the recirculating AC fan. The heater fan is in the firewall, and is a propeller fan. -- 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] bending steel pipe
Assuming I can straighten it to my satisfaction, should I then dunk it in water, or let it cool naturally. Or will it make any difference? Quenching it will harden it, to whatever point the steel is capable of being hardened. Letting it air-cool will not (so much). Don't know if this is an issue or not. Steel that gets too hard gets brittle. Myself, I usually let mild steel parts air-cool, unless I need to handle them immediately. -- 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] Air guns
Now that 20 mm would take care of my squirrel problem, Wilton! Doubt I'd be able to find enough squirrel left to eat after the 20 MM hit though. Might not find the tree, either. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilton Strickland Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:15 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air guns A bit more firepower??? For 15 years of my working life, I packed 12 (that's twelve) nuclear weapons at 1.1 megatons each. Guy riding with me packed 20 mm Gatlin gun. Top that??? Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air guns Wilton Wilton Wilton, I am so disappointed in you. I would have thought that as a good American you would have something with a bit more firepower. http://www.m-99.co.uk/Air_Guns/Machine_Gun_COLT_KNIGHTS_M4_SR/machine_gun_co lt_knights_m4_sr.html http://gun-sword.stores.yahoo.net/fulautminrif.html Perhaps make your own http://www.flup.ws/dangerous-goods/the-caselman-air-powered-machine-gun/ Unfortunately they won't let us own anything so deadly in the land of Oz. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: I have a Crossman pump pellet gun I use occasionally on pigeons way up on top of my Georgian Revival slate roof (nearly 3 floors up) - usually hit 'em fairly easily so far. 'Haven't done it in little over a year. When my tremor was really bad, wife would see me coming back in the house after dispatching coupla pigeons and ask, How can you hit anything with your hands shaking so? Answer: 'Don't shake resting against a tree or fence post. 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
Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe
Dunking (guenching) it makes it harder - hold an edge better, not wear away as easily, but may make it more brittle, too; may break more easily. Cool slowly in air makes it softer, more mallable; work it, file it, form it more easily; not snap/break as easily, but may bend more easily. Wilton - Original Message - From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You will not be able to completely straighten the pipe by hand. Assuming I can straighten it to my satisfaction, should I then dunk it in water, or let it cool naturally. Or will it make any difference? 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] 124 evapectomy
You can use that, or a plain allen, Just make SURE it's bottomed in the screw head! I've replaced a couple, it's not that bad unless those two screws are seized or you strip the socket out. Not a snowball's chance in the bad place I'll ever get the one out of the wrecked car though -- same story as the brake booster. All squished together. Peter ___ 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] '86 SDL no a/c
It's toast, I think. On the 300D, one wire is the fan switch, should be open, but the other two (two wire plug, if the plug is still intact) is a thermistor. May be a switch and a thermistor on the W126, I'm not sure. Could be a coolant temp switch, too for that matter, you will have to check, I don't have the W126 manuals. I'd replace it -- make sure you know the engine and chassis number, as they changed during production and aren't interchangeable. Peter On Jun 18, 2008, at 11:09 PM, Luther wrote: That sensor plug is keyed and cannot be reversed? I've applied some Deoxit to all of the coolant sensor connectors. I've checked the resistances of all of the coolant sensors, and the 3 pronged green (see the picture link) showed open to ground, and open across all 3 combinations of prongs. Sounds like it isn't good? picture is here: http://www.gulseth.net/photos/coolant-sensor.jpg Luther On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:36:34 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that the coolant sensor for the ACC is in a dual element sensor on the engine - one set of pins for the ACC, the other for the idle control. The AC on my SDL would turn off the compressor as soon as the coolant hit 80C - the PO had reversed the sets of wires on that sensor. The AC worked great after I switched those two plugs. On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 1:24 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, test results are all normal except for the following: Sensor Ground test, Pin 8 (coolant temp)=open Vacuum flaps, pin 8 (short DEF Flap)=1k ohms Maybe I have a bad (hopefully unplugged) coolant sensor. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] Air guns
BTW, I've never been into guns, but I DID carry nukes for several (nearly 15) years. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air guns A bit more firepower??? For 15 years of my working life, I packed 12 (that's twelve) nuclear weapons at 1.1 megatons each. Guy riding with me packed 20 mm Gatlin gun. Top that??? Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Air guns Wilton Wilton Wilton, I am so disappointed in you. I would have thought that as a good American you would have something with a bit more firepower. http://www.m-99.co.uk/Air_Guns/Machine_Gun_COLT_KNIGHTS_M4_SR/machine_gun_co lt_knights_m4_sr.html http://gun-sword.stores.yahoo.net/fulautminrif.html Perhaps make your own http://www.flup.ws/dangerous-goods/the-caselman-air-powered-machine-gun/ Unfortunately they won't let us own anything so deadly in the land of Oz. Hendrik Wilton Strickland wrote: I have a Crossman pump pellet gun I use occasionally on pigeons way up on top of my Georgian Revival slate roof (nearly 3 floors up) - usually hit 'em fairly easily so far. 'Haven't done it in little over a year. When my tremor was really bad, wife would see me coming back in the house after dispatching coupla pigeons and ask, How can you hit anything with your hands shaking so? Answer: 'Don't shake resting against a tree or fence post. 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
Re: [MBZ] question about using blackberry as a tethered modem (cbeyond,
i don't like comcast, so i took a long look at satellite internet. it's the pits. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 7:48 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i found a hack and bought it instead Well do tell... Ever since COMCAST took over our local cable system my cable internet service has gone from flawless to F---ed. Not that cellular is really an alternative, signal is marginal at my house. Anyone have any experience with internet from the likes of DirecTV? I've heard it's very chunky: OK for big downloads but not very good for interactive use. Allan Kaleb can elaborate, but satellite generally stinks. I'd probably go cellular with an antenna before I'd go sat, as long as I can get a true unlimited plan with cellular. ___ 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] 124 evapectomy
Before you replace the evaporator, I'd replace ALL the o-rings in all the fittings and on the expansion valve. o-rings soaked in mineral oil and then exposed to R143a seem to rapidly become rock hard and leak, often slowly enough there is little or no oil trace, but you will slowly loose charge AND eat the compressor from the water that leaks in. There are quite a few -- one large one on each end of the compressor hose set, 5 or seven on the condenser and receiver/dryer, and four on the expansion valve. All the liquid side ones are the same size, I think, and MUST fit into the fitting easily -- the usual assorment has quite a few that are too large although they fit the hose well, and they cut and leak. Peter ___ 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] 124 evapectomy
Just the retainer bolt and the bottom rear compressor mount bolt. The real fun comes when try to remove the pipe to condensor fitting -- it's exposed, and usually quite stuck, and also hard to get wrenches on. Peter ___ 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] bending steel pipe
All depends on the amount of carbon in the steel. And because its not structural my bet it's low carbon steel. Try to harden it and you will only make it brittle. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe Assuming I can straighten it to my satisfaction, should I then dunk it in water, or let it cool naturally. Or will it make any difference? Quenching it will harden it, to whatever point the steel is capable of being hardened. Letting it air-cool will not (so much). Don't know if this is an issue or not. Steel that gets too hard gets brittle. Myself, I usually let mild steel parts air-cool, unless I need to handle them immediately. -- 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 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] bending steel pipe
Allan Streib wrote: Assuming I can straighten it to my satisfaction, should I then dunk it in water, or let it cool naturally. Or will it make any difference? I'd put it in v blocks in a press and straighten it cold. ___ 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] Air guns
Hendrik Fay wrote: Wilton Wilton Wilton, I am so disappointed in you. I would have thought that as a good American you would have something with a bit more firepower. Airsoft might have a higher rate of fire than a Crosman 760, but what will it do to a pigeon, sting it to death? That Caselman is an interesting toy, but I think this would be more in line with Wilton's style and dignity. http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2006/06/air-canes-part-1.html ___ 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] 115 heater blower
I replaced one - once. It took 2 weekends and I swore to never do it again. The blower motor in my second 1975 240D died I traded the car! The surgery is painful - here are the highlights: Discharge disconnect the AC evaporator Pull the center console Pull the front seats (the second easiest part, by the way) Pull various heater controls Pull the entire climate control out by lowering it, tilting the bottom out pulling the unit out Replace the fan (the easiest part) Re-assemble Evacuate the AC system recharge Oh, and reconnect the electrical, vacuum lines heater controls Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stuart Saxonberg Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 8:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 115 heater blower Hi, list - The blower in my (76 300D) 115's been dead for a year or two now, and I'm thinking of jumping in to replace it. (As Marshal suggests periodically, I wouldn't bother to replace it, EXCEPT that it makes an intolerable rattling/groaning/grinding noise at speed if the A/C isn't on - this makes long winter drives impossible, which means it's mostly parked all winter, and that leads to water buildup and mildew. Bad. Do not want. If the blower was QUIET but dead I'd let it be.) Having found, with the wonder of Google, a reasonable-looking writeup of the process, I just have a few questions: 1) Can someone with the EPC get me a screenshot of how the heating system goes together? (Oddly, my CD of the shop manual only has AC stuff under the HVAC section, so it's useless. Or I'm blind.) (Or, God willin', someone have in-process pictures of actually doing it? I have a reasonable idea of how a lot of things in the dash area go together, but the heater core/evap/fan area is inaccessible and strange. I still don't understand the point of that squirrel-cage fan at the...) 2) Rusty - I don't see them on the website, but can you get the fiber optic bits that illuminate the center dash? I've got one that's broken, and this seems to be an IDEAL time to replace it, if I'm taking the whole car apart anyway. 3) Anyone crazy enough to do this have any helpful hints or tips? Thanks for anything you can tell me, Stuart S. (1976 300D w115) ___ 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: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 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] 115 heater blower
I've done it twice, and that's enough. The first time I followed the MB repair manual - pretty much what Tom said, but I also removed the entire dash, if memory proves correct. The second time, (different car - no rust), I pulled it out through the center speaker hole. It took half the time, but some surgery to make the hole larger. The speaker grill then didn't clip in - I used 3M trim adhesive to keep it in place. This was many years and cars ago - I'm afraid the exact steps have long since been purged from memory, and it pre-dates digital photography. On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 9:08 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I replaced one - once. It took 2 weekends and I swore to never do it again. The blower motor in my second 1975 240D died I traded the car! The surgery is painful - here are the highlights: Discharge disconnect the AC evaporator Pull the center console Pull the front seats (the second easiest part, by the way) Pull various heater controls Pull the entire climate control out by lowering it, tilting the bottom out pulling the unit out Replace the fan (the easiest part) Re-assemble Evacuate the AC system recharge Oh, and reconnect the electrical, vacuum lines heater controls Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] CB Caps WAS: What would you do if diesel/gas cost $10/g
On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:29:17 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the light is right, you absolutely can see the bullet travelling. It is the relatively slow velocity that allows you to pick off pests with very minimal noise. And if the light and other things are right, you can see a .30-06 bullet travelling, too. I was using a spotting scope while a friend was shooting an '03A3 at a target 600 yards away. He didn't belive me that I could see the bullet flying, so he looked while I shot. He could see it, too. 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] CB Caps
And if the light and other things are right, you can see a .30-06 bullet traveling, too. I was using a spotting scope while a friend was shooting an '03A3 at a target 600 yards away. He didn't belive me that I could see the bullet flying, so he looked while I shot. He could see it, too. Wow. I saw downloaded 9mm bullets flying. We were shooting at dusk and whoever held the flashlight could see the bullets fly. Not the regular velocity rounds, just the slow ones. Cool. -- 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] CB Caps
On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:52:23 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And if the light and other things are right, you can see a .30-06 bullet traveling, too. I was using a spotting scope while a friend was shooting an '03A3 at a target 600 yards away. He didn't belive me that I could see the bullet flying, so he looked while I shot. He could see it, too. Wow. I saw downloaded 9mm bullets flying. We were shooting at dusk and whoever held the flashlight could see the bullets fly. Not the regular velocity rounds, just the slow ones. Cool. These were fully-loaded, rather hot .30-06 FMJ rounds. The copper color of the jacket helped the visibility. 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] CB Caps
It's easy to see a round flying away from you at a shooting range because you only need to concentrate in one small spot and you do very little tracking. You won't be able to see the same bullet flying across your field of vision because your eyes can't react fast enough. At most, you may glimpse a blurr. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2008 10:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] CB Caps On Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:52:23 -0700 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And if the light and other things are right, you can see a .30-06 bullet traveling, too. I was using a spotting scope while a friend was shooting an '03A3 at a target 600 yards away. He didn't belive me that I could see the bullet flying, so he looked while I shot. He could see it, too. Wow. I saw downloaded 9mm bullets flying. We were shooting at dusk and whoever held the flashlight could see the bullets fly. Not the regular velocity rounds, just the slow ones. Cool. These were fully-loaded, rather hot .30-06 FMJ rounds. The copper color of the jacket helped the visibility. 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.0/1508 - Release Date: 6/18/2008 9:08 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] OT:bending steel pipe/quenching
Allen, ? I just pulled an 091 6 rib side shifter trans out of a 79 or 80 Vanagon.? I am going to convert it to a front shifter (for my dune buggy)so left all the shifting mechanism at the U-pull it.? If your repair is not successful (tho it sounds plenty strong enough), and the parts are rare enough, you may want me to retrieve the part you need.? Is yours a side shifter?? Is it the actual shift lever you need, or one of the pieces of the horizontal rod (there were 3) ? Let the part cool naturally from a dark cherry red for the toughest cure--quenching in water will make it brittle again.? Quenching in oil will get you some where in between, but as someone said, the amount of carbon in the steel really makes a difference. ? Jim in Phoenix -Original Message- From: Allan Streib lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 6:05 pm Subject: [MBZ] bending steel pipe I need to straighten a slightly bent piece of steel pipe. It is the gearshift lever from my Vanagon, which broke in two due to metal fatigue. The pipe is about 5/8 OD hollow steel pipe. I ground the two broken ends smooth, threaded them about 3/4 into each end and cut a 1.5 piece of 3/8 threaded rod which I used to reconect the two halves. Then I welded around the seam with my MIG welder.Problem is, the rod is still slightly bent, below the break. Slightly curved would be more like it, there's no distinct bend. I plan to heat it with a MAPP torch and straighten it out. Once it's straight, should I dunk it in water or let it cool in the air?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
