Re: [MBZ] Bring Mog Mr. Cathey
Isn't she the one that plays large brass instruments? Or is this one of those "Why am I in the Doghouse?" type of gifts? She can, but she's an oboe player. (What do you do with an oboe player in college band? Hand 'em a sousaphone!) When we met she was playing a souzy. The tuba is for practicing before parades and alumni band events. (Rare.) I didn't expect her to love it, I was more aiming for her not hating it. We'll see! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
I sure miss that car. OK Don wrote: In the 1 year, 8 months since I got the car from Kaleb, it's been driven 11,625 miles, burned 367.6 gals. for 31.62 mpg. Total miles today are 338,265. It's burning an average of 1 qt. of oil every 1,600 miles. I can live with that. The chain stretch is 2.8 degrees. It's currently down due to not charging the battery, despite only 5000 miles on a new regulator and polished armature. A Bosch re-built alternator looks to be in it's future. This is a great car! -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks
I wouldn't say that they have loose tolerances, quite the opposite. They are very well made (and machine assembled these days as well). Precision fit counts for much more in watches that loose fit, since it both reduces wear AND makes timekeeping easier. I suspect the real reason they go so long is good synthetic watch oils that stay put and don't gum up. You should be able to regulate a Seiko to within 10 seconds per day, although that may vary some with actual wearing conditions and how you move your arms. The 6xxx movements have a quite large balance, and should keep very good time. The 7xxx movements have a smaller balance, but should do almost as well. I'm still working on mine to get them regulated properly since I don't have a timing machine and have to use the time reference from www.time.gov over a day or so, but I've got one nearly dialed in. The other I'm setting will probably need to be cleaned, it's hard to regulate so far. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks
for the sake of simplicity, cost and shock resistance, seiko did not put a manual wind function on this watch On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 8:04 PM, OK Don wrote: > I'm not one of the watch geeks, but I've owned a couple of self winders > -- Omega and Mido. On mine, you turn the stem to wind it, pull out the stem > to set the time, and push the stem in from the default position to > increment > the date one day at a time. IIRC, 30 secinds of shacking won't wind it > much. > However, the manual wind function should let you get at least a day out of > it. > > On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Alex Chamberlain >wrote: > > > Hursty et al.---I just bought a nice old Seiko on eBay. See attached > > picture. First self-winding watch I've had. It was stopped when I > > got it (mailed from Florida to Oregon, so it had plenty of time to run > > down). I set the time and date (is there a shortcut to setting the > > day of the week other than running the hands all the way around the > > dial over and over?) and shook it gently for 30 seconds or so to wind > > it up (feeling the pendulum or whatever it is jiggle back and forth > > inside as I did so). Then I set it down. I looked at it about eight > > hours later and it had evidently run for about four hours, then > > stopped. > > > > Is this normal? How long can you expect a self-winding watch to run > > if it's not on your wrist? If not normal, does this thing just need > > cleaning and lubrication, or something more---and how much can I > > expect to spend to get it up to specs? > > > > Alex > > -- next part -- > > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > > Name: seiko.JPG > > Type: image/jpeg > > Size: 42404 bytes > > Desc: not available > > URL: < > > > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100103/d562fd84/attachment.jpe > > > > > ___ > > > > -- > OK Don > CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as > distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with > others. > The Devil's Dictionary > Ambrose Bierce > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks
30 seconds or so getting you 4 hours from a dead stop is pretty good. most seiko automatics cannot be hand wound, so all you can really do is where it and see. a fully wound self winding watch should run about 30 hours of the wrist, but 30 seconds won't get you anywhere near fully wound. normally i would say that any vintage watch ought to be serviced, but seikos are a bit different. i have heard of soldiers who purchased seiko divers in saigon while serving in vietnam who have worn them to the present day without service. i suppose it is simplicity and loose tolerances at work. my thought is for you to wear it a few days and see how it runs. see how accurately it runs as well (be forewarned that a variance of 30 seconds to a minute per 24 hours should be considered acceptable for this watch. a vintage low end automatic seiko is no threat to ever win an accuracy contest). after a few days, i'd take it off overnight to see if it is still running strongly in the morning. if it passes these tests i'd just wear it. another caveat for any vintage watch is that no matter what it might say on the watch, do not presume any level of water tightness. presume it will be leaky and act accordingly. if your watch has a quick set on it, there will be a stop when you pull out the stem between the stem being in and the stem being pulled all the way out for setting the time. spinning one way sets the day and the other the date. i usually move it to the day before with the quickset and then finish by moving the watch hands as i'm paranoid about something. here is a look at your movement compared with the current version available from seiko (which is what i'm wearing as a type this) http://people.timezone.com/msandler/Articles/Workbench/Seiko/Seiko7005.html On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > Hursty et al.---I just bought a nice old Seiko on eBay. See attached > picture. First self-winding watch I've had. It was stopped when I > got it (mailed from Florida to Oregon, so it had plenty of time to run > down). I set the time and date (is there a shortcut to setting the > day of the week other than running the hands all the way around the > dial over and over?) and shook it gently for 30 seconds or so to wind > it up (feeling the pendulum or whatever it is jiggle back and forth > inside as I did so). Then I set it down. I looked at it about eight > hours later and it had evidently run for about four hours, then > stopped. > > Is this normal? How long can you expect a self-winding watch to run > if it's not on your wrist? If not normal, does this thing just need > cleaning and lubrication, or something more---and how much can I > expect to spend to get it up to specs? > > Alex > -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: seiko.JPG > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 42404 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100103/d562fd84/attachment.jpe > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- save 5% on our already low, low prices. use coupon code DAVE at checkout. www. BuyEUROparts.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks
First and foremost, what are the numbers on the back? There should be a 4 digit - four digit number on there. The first one is the movement ID and the second is the case ID. Need to know the movement number to help with fast set of date and day, they differ. Second, four hours run time for 30 sec of shaking is pretty good. Likely it's partially wound from vibration in shipping -- typically I get them actually running. Standard reserve time is 50 hours for a Seiko 6xxx or 7xxx watch. None of the modern mens size had a manual wind, so you have to wear them to wind them. Greatly simplifies the internals, so this is actually a good thing. Wear it for a full day, and it should run for two more -- I get to alternate two of my favorites this way. If you get less than 24 hrs reserve, it needs to be cleaned. If there is no history with the watch, assume it needs to be cleaned and oiled (although they will run for 30 years without any attention at all), just make sure you get a disassembly and proper oiling and not a "one step" solvent with oil bath, as the watch will stop running soon if you do (improper lubrication of the winder) Lacking the movement ID, try pulling the stem half way out (they usually have two positions). Rotating the crown will then advance the date in one direction and MAY advance the date in the other, depending on movement. Also try pushing in on the crown. On the 6119 (some models) and the 7xxx movements, the date will advance, and on some models light pressure advances the date and firm pressure advances the day. Note that the day will have either a second language or blank between each day, and pressure on the crown or turning it pulled out to the first position will advance it only "half way" each time -- have a care you don't end up with the day set in French or Spanish! It will advance two steps each day as it runs. Seikos are lovely watches -- very well designed and well made, if not fancy inside. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 1992 300D 2.5T update report
In the 1 year, 8 months since I got the car from Kaleb, it's been driven 11,625 miles, burned 367.6 gals. for 31.62 mpg. Total miles today are 338,265. It's burning an average of 1 qt. of oil every 1,600 miles. I can live with that. The chain stretch is 2.8 degrees. It's currently down due to not charging the battery, despite only 5000 miles on a new regulator and polished armature. A Bosch re-built alternator looks to be in it's future. This is a great car! -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Not new but fun to watch
On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 22:30:02 EST relng...@aol.com wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY Indeed, especially the "off road" excursions at the end. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 20:31:54 -0600 Wonko the Sane wrote: > I think he needs Linux in dual-boot mode. Of course he does, but I wasn't going to rub it in. Actually, he'd be rid of his problems if he wiped the entire disk and then installed Linux. Craig > > On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:59 PM, Craig McCluskey > wrote: > > > > > > My computer IS acting strangely, and takes forever to load > > > > Yup, you've got a problem. > > > > > > > -- > You are what you are now because you where then. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 254 kmi 1994 E420 117 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /"\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN "Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL HTML email." / \ AND POSTINGS http://www.fred.net/tds/longrange.html http://pruffle.mit.edu/~ccarter/I_do_not_use_microsoft.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
Another nice program that instructs, but does not eliminate stuff is Mike Lin's startup.cpl which is a control panel application that tells you what processes are scheduled to start up at each boot cycle. It is instructive to see the processes that are tasked to start up. From that, you can remove start-up status of applications you do not recognize and then if the system runs fine, you might decide the application is bogus and needs complete removal. I can recall an application from 10 years ago - jupiter something - that I would detect from time to time. Do the search in the registry for jupiter and delete all instances - ruthlessly - and then any variant of jupiter in the file structures. Many malware used to be quite visible and could be seen via careful looking around and removal. Of course, while linux is not completely without malware, it is far above the susceptibility of windows. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] weiss
In NC, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 10:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] weiss ...How annoyingly bright is a rear fog lamp?.. Very, but they are red. And showing a white light to the rear is illegal in my state. We are not talking about back-up lights. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] weiss
relng...@aol.com wrote: And showing a white light to the rear is illegal in my state. We are not talking about back-up lights. You just reminded me of the Saab 99 tailgate deterrence system. 77-80 Saab 99's had substantial front and rear backup lamps. The left front one in particular would smack a following driver in the face if my car was offset a couple of feet to the right of his. I'd depress clutch, put shift lever in neutral, and shove it all the way to the side, activating the backup lamps. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190e dash vents
Ya, they're all borked. Kaleb is sending a replacement center section. The others don't really matter much this time of year. I pulled the center vents out and got the doors closed so at least there's no 20 deg gale through the car now. Thanks for your help. Jim On Jan 3, 2010, at 3:51 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Sheesh ALL your vents are stuck? The side vents should give warm air anyway... I've never had a side one apart but the center segment is held in by a screw thats BEHIND one of the switches which is a super PITA because the switches are ment to come out from behind... I had to destroy the old plate (which was already broken..) to get it out... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Not new but fun to watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4KrIMZpwCY RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] weiss
> ...How annoyingly bright is a rear fog lamp?.. > Very, but they are red. And showing a white light to the rear is illegal in my state. We are not talking about back-up lights. RLE > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
Mitch Haley writes: > About a year ago, a fellow who builds computers suggested I give > MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware a try. He was surprised that it only found > a couple of slightly unfriendly cookies on my machine, it had been > finding stuff on most of the used computers he'd tried it on. The free > version isn't continuous protection, but it's supposed to be pretty > good at search and destroy missions. > > http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php This is a good program. I used it last week to clean up a co-worker's machine that had the "Malware Defense" infection. Also used Spybot. They both found different things, and it took half a dozen scan/clean cycles before the scans reported "no problems found" One odd thing, initially I could not install MalwareBytes. The installer program did nothing. I saw the process in the task list, but it was doing nothing and eventually vanished. I installed Spybot but it would not run with the same symptoms. I surmised that the malware was watching for executables running by name; I changed the name of the MalwareBytes installer exe and was able to run it and install it. After installing, I also had to change the names of the actual MalwareBytes executable and the Spybot executables in order to get them to run. I had to do all this in "Safe Mode" because the computer would slow to an unusable crawl in normal mode. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
I think he needs Linux in dual-boot mode. On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:59 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > > > My computer IS acting strangely, and takes forever to load > > Yup, you've got a problem. > > > -- You are what you are now because you where then. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report
Have you tried Lowes. I think I got my hex socket set from them. Regards, Robert Massmann Oregonia, Ohio 45054 1995 E300D 281K 1985 300CD 328K 1982 300D 250K 1981 Rabbit Truck 200K - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 6:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project,progress report I needed a 12mm hex key to remove the tensioner on my '87 wagon. My neighbor was home this afternoon and he loaned me his, but I would like to purchase one for my tool box. Today I visited almost every store that sells tools in my town, and came up completely empty. My back-up plan was to grind down a 1/2 inch hex to make a 12mm, but that wouldn't have been too pretty I'll bet. Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] My '95 E300 project, progress report So, you no longer need the 12mm wrench? LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: "Max Dillon" Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 11:29 PM To: Subject: [MBZ] My '95 E300 project, progress report One does not need the special tool "assembly cage" or "assembly sleeve" that is called for in the service manual. Also, removing the camshaft gear is also not necessary (at least on my engine - haven't checked the chain stretch yet so maybe I have a really looong chain helping out here). I was out in the garage working on my '87 replacing the belt tensioner, when that project came to a sudden halt due to a tool shortage (don't own a 12mm hex key). Decided to mess around with the '95 as I'd gotten some marking paint and I thought it was a good time to remove the camshaft gear. Pulled the valve cover and marked the gear and chain position, then while waiting for that to dry I started pulling on the timing chain at the IP timer to see how necessary the special tool was. To my surprise, after just a few minutes of fiddling the IP timer came right out. Installed the new one, and then re-installed the injection pump. Still need to hook up all the injection pump connections, but she's back in place. So, spent a few satisfying hours in the garage, and now I have a good excuse to go tool shopping tomorrow. Remaining work on the '95: Hook up all the injection pump connections Repair deteriorating wire insulation in the engine bay (liquid electrical tape) Remove old fuel return line bits from injector nipples, install new lines Diagnose/repair the engine missing and low power (new fuel filters first, then maybe injectors or delivery valves are the culprits). Re-install all the intake and crank-case ventilation piping/gaskets -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 20:23:20 -0500 andrew strasfogel wrote: > I've been getting an onslaught of warnings recently about viruses that > are supposedly infecting my Compaq laptop computer, with an offer to > kill them with "Malware Defense". Sounds like your computer is infected with Ad-ware (and who knows what other stuff). (I'm presuming this is a spontaneous pop-up window and not email.) > Is it legit? If it's advertising itself without you having asked for it, I would say it's not legit. Legitimate companies do not need to operate that way. > I used to receive McAfee spam daily but that has ceased, and Malware is > now hitting me every couple of minutes with their warnings and offers. > Should I subscribe to the 50 percent off Malware offer, resubscribe to > McAfee, or do something else, such as.??.. Get a good virus program and a good ad/mal ware program. > My computer IS acting strangely, and takes forever to load Yup, you've got a problem. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks
Alex, I've go a Seiko similar to that one. Won it in a raffle when I was in Viet Nam. Wore the thing for 15 years. It's now buried some were in my stuff. Like OK Don said wear it for a few days then see how long it stays running. May need a good cleaning and oiling. To set the Date by not advancing the hands around 24 hrs. When you get to the point where the Date Changes roll past 1 O'Clock then Reverse back to 11 then forward to 1. Repeat. Enjoy your watch. Russ W. Alex Chamberlain wrote: Hursty et al.---I just bought a nice old Seiko on eBay. See attached picture. First self-winding watch I've had. It was stopped when I got it (mailed from Florida to Oregon, so it had plenty of time to run down). I set the time and date (is there a shortcut to setting the day of the week other than running the hands all the way around the dial over and over?) and shook it gently for 30 seconds or so to wind it up (feeling the pendulum or whatever it is jiggle back and forth inside as I did so). Then I set it down. I looked at it about eight hours later and it had evidently run for about four hours, then stopped. Is this normal? How long can you expect a self-winding watch to run if it's not on your wrist? If not normal, does this thing just need cleaning and lubrication, or something more---and how much can I expect to spend to get it up to specs? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville?
This was couple months ago-let me see if I can find the correspondence-it was in Franklin IIRC -south of Nashville. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 7:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville? so tell me about the CE, maybe I want it since I will be there. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > The Ryman is up by (between ) 4th and fifth avenues. Second Ave is the (was) > the hopping place for restaurants-and Hard Rock Café etc. The Hockey arena > is on Broadway about 4th or fifth > > Streets run up from the river. Yes-there is a great club on Second Ave-used > to have great Jazz & blues--can't think of the name of it now-starts with B? > > For authentic singer- songwriter music got to Bluebird café-in a strip mall > in Green Hills-if you can get in. > > Recently talked to guy down there about a Euro 280 CE (W123) on flea bay- I > didn't want cloth seats. MB content. > > Dwight E. Giles, Jr. > 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. > 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. > Wickford, RI > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville?
Spoiled by MB tex-also I haul tow Golden retrievers in back seat-TEX is indestructible-no claw marks, hair vacuums off. Leather would be my second choice- Just sold Subaru with cloth seats-hard to keep clean, get dog hair out, etc. To each. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 6:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville? Dwight wrote: > Recently talked to guy down there about a Euro 280 CE (W123) on flea bay- I > didn't want cloth seats. MB content. Why not cloth seats? I've always wanted cloth seats. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
About a year ago, a fellow who builds computers suggested I give MalwareBytes' Anti-Malware a try. He was surprised that it only found a couple of slightly unfriendly cookies on my machine, it had been finding stuff on most of the used computers he'd tried it on. The free version isn't continuous protection, but it's supposed to be pretty good at search and destroy missions. http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
We use Avast free edition and update daily. It occasionally gets "false positives". When I suspect a FP I do a Google search to see what others say about that. Other than that, I have been happy with this SW. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 5:23 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software I've been getting an onslaught of warnings recently about viruses that are supposedly infecting my Compaq laptop computer, with an offer to kill them with "Malware Defense". Has anyone heard of this SW? Is it legit? I used to receive McAfee spam daily but that has ceased, and Malware is now hitting me every couple of minutes with their warnings and offers. Should I subscribe to the 50 percent off Malware offer, resubscribe to McAfee, or do something else, such as.??.. My computer IS acting strangely, and takes forever to load, so I would not be surprised if I have some sort of computerized STD. TIA, and Happy New Year to all! Andrew ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
One more thing (as Columbo used to say). Watch out for something called Personal AntiVirus. That is the virus that Maureen got on her computer that caused so many problems. If you get that, take your laptop immediately to a professional and get it scrubbed off. On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:23 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > I've been getting an onslaught of warnings recently about viruses that are > supposedly infecting my Compaq laptop computer, with an offer to kill them > with "Malware Defense". Has anyone heard of this SW? Is it legit? I > used > to receive McAfee spam daily but that has ceased, and Malware is now > hitting > me every couple of minutes with their warnings and offers. Should > I subscribe to the 50 percent off Malware offer, resubscribe to McAfee, or > do something else, such as.??.. My computer IS acting strangely, and > takes > forever to load, so I would not be surprised if I have some sort of > computerized STD. > > TIA, and Happy New Year to all! > > Andrew > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- You are what you are now because you where then. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
Our "village idiot" -- I shouldn't say that, since Mercedes is cached. Let me rephrase. The individual to whom we outsource our computer stuff loaded up Malware Defense on a co-worker's computer after she got a nasty virus. Her computer immediately went from being somewhat-fast to crawling slowly on its knees. We (meaning her, under my instruction) uninstalled Malware Defense and things immediately got fast again. You can't go wrong with a good (as in supported on a daily basis) antivirus program and Spybot. On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:23 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > I've been getting an onslaught of warnings recently about viruses that are > supposedly infecting my Compaq laptop computer, with an offer to kill them > with "Malware Defense". Has anyone heard of this SW? Is it legit? I > used > to receive McAfee spam daily but that has ceased, and Malware is now > hitting > me every couple of minutes with their warnings and offers. Should > I subscribe to the 50 percent off Malware offer, resubscribe to McAfee, or > do something else, such as.??.. My computer IS acting strangely, and > takes > forever to load, so I would not be surprised if I have some sort of > computerized STD. > > TIA, and Happy New Year to all! > > Andrew > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- You are what you are now because you where then. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Buicks
That's known as dead-end evolution. On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 3:34 PM, wrote: > > ...Yep, 'just found photo of '49 Buick with antenna turned downward and > > clipped > > into holder on the molding between the two windshield halves... > > > Another Buick idea was the starter button under the gas pedal. > > RLE > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT "Malware Defense" antiviral software
I've been getting an onslaught of warnings recently about viruses that are supposedly infecting my Compaq laptop computer, with an offer to kill them with "Malware Defense". Has anyone heard of this SW? Is it legit? I used to receive McAfee spam daily but that has ceased, and Malware is now hitting me every couple of minutes with their warnings and offers. Should I subscribe to the 50 percent off Malware offer, resubscribe to McAfee, or do something else, such as.??.. My computer IS acting strangely, and takes forever to load, so I would not be surprised if I have some sort of computerized STD. TIA, and Happy New Year to all! Andrew ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
A trucker driving only the tractor on I-5 in the L. A. area 'bout 35 years ago flashed me like that with an ultrabright light mounted rearward above his cab. I had been a bit late in dimming as I approached him from the rear. Since then, I've wanted a rearward facing light like that many times, especially in the last few years of the superbrights that some drivers seem to be so proud of. Many evidently have forgotten how to use a dimmer switch, or likely don't care. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mountain Man" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 6:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Portland,OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies WILTON wrote: I need one of those to flash rearward onto those who drive close behind me at night with their ultrabrights Share the design with us all - I want that for my 240D with clutch. It is the high sitting SUV that throws the light in my rear view that I also hate. The rearward light would be a "back-off" warning. I like your plan. Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Short field takeoff
I like how only the stewardesses are in color --- On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:05 PM, wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=araRJYJJpCA > > RLE > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
Not much. I'm thinking a pop-up mirror array, like the bullet deflector in a James Bond car. On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 7:02 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Mountain Man wrote: > > The rearward light would be a "back-off" warning. I like your plan. >> > > How annoyingly bright is a rear fog lamp? > > -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks
I can't help you with too much, but I can tell you two things: 1. That appears to be new enough to have bi-directional winding, but you still aren't going to fully wind it with 30 seconds of shaking. 2. It should run for forty hours or so if fully charged unless it needs a clean and lube or a new mainspring. Wear it for a couple of days, and see how long it runs after you take it off on the 2nd night. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Short field takeoff
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=araRJYJJpCA RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks
I'm not one of the watch geeks, but I've owned a couple of self winders -- Omega and Mido. On mine, you turn the stem to wind it, pull out the stem to set the time, and push the stem in from the default position to increment the date one day at a time. IIRC, 30 secinds of shacking won't wind it much. However, the manual wind function should let you get at least a day out of it. On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > Hursty et al.---I just bought a nice old Seiko on eBay. See attached > picture. First self-winding watch I've had. It was stopped when I > got it (mailed from Florida to Oregon, so it had plenty of time to run > down). I set the time and date (is there a shortcut to setting the > day of the week other than running the hands all the way around the > dial over and over?) and shook it gently for 30 seconds or so to wind > it up (feeling the pendulum or whatever it is jiggle back and forth > inside as I did so). Then I set it down. I looked at it about eight > hours later and it had evidently run for about four hours, then > stopped. > > Is this normal? How long can you expect a self-winding watch to run > if it's not on your wrist? If not normal, does this thing just need > cleaning and lubrication, or something more---and how much can I > expect to spend to get it up to specs? > > Alex > -- next part -- > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > Name: seiko.JPG > Type: image/jpeg > Size: 42404 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: < > http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100103/d562fd84/attachment.jpe > > > ___ > -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
Mountain Man wrote: The rearward light would be a "back-off" warning. I like your plan. How annoyingly bright is a rear fog lamp? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides
Does anyone know of an online site to see wiring diagrams for an 86 SDL? Also, if you have the car, would you look in the fuse box and see if its what I have in mine? Hopefully I'll be able to attach a picture of mine Still no fix on my seat adjustment problem. The manuals that I have appear to not cover my 86 SDL. One example is the book IDs a seat relay at slot "H" in the fuse box but what I have is a fuse holder that serves as a fused jumper. Thanks Harry. Subject: [MBZ] 86 SDL, no power seat adjustment, both sides Where do I start? I get nothing on either seat with key on, running, door open and in or out of seat. I have (part of) an "Electrical Troubleshooting manual " that covers 1986 through 1991. Its missing a bunch of pages in the first part but has diagrams that seem to cover my problem. I'm confused (no kidding) that the manual shows a relay "H" in the fuse box, but in that location in my fuse box there are two red fuses. However, FYI this is one of the early models that did not have the external fuse 16 update. (but soon will) I see fuses a, b, 15 and 17 along with a diode and the mystery relay are involved. I have replaced the fuses with no change. Help if you can and please treat with kid gloves. You are dealing with an electrical ignoramus. Thanks Harry PS: This is an SDL that went away over two years ago and has returned refitted. -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Pic295.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 83277 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100103/79655e9e/attachment.jpe> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: question on self-winders for the watch geeks
Hursty et al.---I just bought a nice old Seiko on eBay. See attached picture. First self-winding watch I've had. It was stopped when I got it (mailed from Florida to Oregon, so it had plenty of time to run down). I set the time and date (is there a shortcut to setting the day of the week other than running the hands all the way around the dial over and over?) and shook it gently for 30 seconds or so to wind it up (feeling the pendulum or whatever it is jiggle back and forth inside as I did so). Then I set it down. I looked at it about eight hours later and it had evidently run for about four hours, then stopped. Is this normal? How long can you expect a self-winding watch to run if it's not on your wrist? If not normal, does this thing just need cleaning and lubrication, or something more---and how much can I expect to spend to get it up to specs? Alex -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: seiko.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 42404 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100103/d562fd84/attachment.jpe> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report
the diff is a 14mm Curt Raymond wrote: Is 12mm the size that takes the drain plug out of the diff? I got the 3 piece set at AZ, like you said around $10. The one I had a harder time with was a torx bit big enough to take the bed bolts off the Ranger. I got that at "Stuff and Things" which is a local purveyor of HF style Chinese cheap tools. I cheaped out there and got the 3/8" drive which fortunately held up under the barrage of my 24v cordless impact gun (with adapter) and a breaker bar with a 36" cheater... -Curt Da -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville?
so tell me about the CE, maybe I want it since I will be there. Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: The Ryman is up by (between ) 4th and fifth avenues. Second Ave is the (was) the hopping place for restaurants-and Hard Rock Café etc. The Hockey arena is on Broadway about 4th or fifth Streets run up from the river. Yes-there is a great club on Second Ave-used to have great Jazz & blues--can't think of the name of it now-starts with B? For authentic singer- songwriter music got to Bluebird café-in a strip mall in Green Hills-if you can get in. Recently talked to guy down there about a Euro 280 CE (W123) on flea bay- I didn't want cloth seats. MB content. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] E300 project, progress report
Sheesh, not a bad idea... I've got a pretty good crack in my 240D, I might give it a try come spring... -Curt Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:14:50 -0500 From: Michael Esh To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] E300 project, progress report Message-ID: <7b7fc3fe-8722-4b46-96cc-0d944f144...@me.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes Has anyone tried it on the cracks in the dash? Mike On Jan 2, 2010, at 6:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Its great stuff for repairing vinyl, I've used it on a couple > motorcycle and snowmobile seats. Of course its black so its a ghetto > repair if you don't have a black seat... > > -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
WILTON wrote: > I need one of those to flash rearward onto those who drive close behind me > at night with their ultrabrights Share the design with us all - I want that for my 240D with clutch. It is the high sitting SUV that throws the light in my rear view that I also hate. The rearward light would be a "back-off" warning. I like your plan. Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville?
Dwight wrote: > Recently talked to guy down there about a Euro 280 CE (W123) on flea bay- I > didn't want cloth seats. MB content. Why not cloth seats? I've always wanted cloth seats. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190e dash vents
Sheesh ALL your vents are stuck? The side vents should give warm air anyway... I've never had a side one apart but the center segment is held in by a screw thats BEHIND one of the switches which is a super PITA because the switches are ment to come out from behind... I had to destroy the old plate (which was already broken..) to get it out... -Curt Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 20:21:20 -0800 From: Jim Arnott To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190e dash vents Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes Good plan. Looks like the center vents just snap in. http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/hires/W01331632931OES.JPG?width=300&height=300 Pop 'em out and maybe I can see what's going on. This looks a little more challenging: http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/hires/W01331623053OES.JPG?width=300&height=300 Wonder how it comes loose? Thanks for the suggestion. Jim On Jan 2, 2010, at 7:34 PM, harry watkins wrote: > Jim, Go to Rusty's online site, buymbparts.biz and you can see some > of it. > > Harry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report
Is 12mm the size that takes the drain plug out of the diff? I got the 3 piece set at AZ, like you said around $10. The one I had a harder time with was a torx bit big enough to take the bed bolts off the Ranger. I got that at "Stuff and Things" which is a local purveyor of HF style Chinese cheap tools. I cheaped out there and got the 3/8" drive which fortunately held up under the barrage of my 24v cordless impact gun (with adapter) and a breaker bar with a 36" cheater... -Curt Date: Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:08:33 -0500 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report Message-ID: <4b400a31.9070...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Max Dillon wrote: > Autozone here doesn't carry them, but I didn't try the Harbor Freight. Autozone doesn't have a 3pc 1/2" drive set for about $10? That's where I got mine (7 1/2 years ago). I think it's 12mm, 14mm, and 17mm. Wasn't Curt looking for one in the last year or two? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 190e dash vents
Assuming its the same as an '85 Grab the vent itself with a pair of pliers (you might buffer the jaws with a piece of leather or something) and pull straight out which will pull the vent out, then reach in with a wire and close the flapper thats right there behind. With any luck once you're in there you'll see whats wrong. IIRC the lever is attached to the flap by an allen head bolt which may have loosened over time. HTH -Curt Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 18:11:37 -0800 From: Jim Arnott To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] 190e dash vents Message-ID: <45ddceb2-7cee-4907-9457-1265044b8...@wetwesties.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes that won't close. Which is kinda a problem when it's 20 deg F outside. The levers that are supposed to close them do nothing. Any suggestions for repair without removing the dash? Does anyone have a scan of the parts book that will show me the relevant pieces? As always, thanks in advance. Jim Arnott Union, OR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bring Mog Mr. Cathey
On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 14:52:45 -0800 Jim Cathey wrote: > SWMBA is definitely showing signs of overload. It's not helping > that I give her such tiny Christmas gifts as a full-sized tuba. > (She was not fooled by my strapping a branch of the tree down > to it with a paper clip and calling it an ornament!) Isn't she the one that plays large brass instruments? Or is this one of those "Why am I in the Doghouse?" type of gifts? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 17:34:14 -0500 "WILTON" wrote: > I need one of those to flash rearward onto those who drive close behind > me at night with their ultrabrights on, especially the truckers who > sometimes drive way too close to my rear with their brights on. That would be most satisfying, but the Boys in Blue would take a dim view of it (I know that they do in California). They couldn't, however, object to a series of mirrors to focus the vehicles own light back on itself, could they? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)
Touché Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of tom tomscat Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 5:46 PM To: mercedes diesel Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) There is a local fella who has 2 diesel BMWs and the Vixen (BMW diesel) motorhome in the parking lot of the bait and tackle shop he runs in town. I have never seen any of them run, and I would wager they all have blown head gaskets. So, what does HE drive? A W123 240D, of course. Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D and a bunch of older BMWs (yes, Fred, they are all older BMW engines: two '89s a 325ix AWD aka The Ultimate Snowmobile :) and a 325ic convertible, a '77, a '78 (parts) and a rare '79 Euro) Message: 4 Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:12:22 -0500 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) Message-ID: <4b40b3d6.9040...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed LWB250 wrote: > they made me aware of the rather checkered history these things had for heads and head gaskets. When looking at used motorhomes, you often find rebuilt engines in examples that would be regarded as very low miles if it were a car. When you look at diesel Vixens (2.4L BMW turbo), they ALL have rebuilt engines in them, many within the last 5,000 or 10,000 miles (quick, sell it before it blows again). Mitch. _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bring Mog Mr. Cathey
Or a trailer. Just the project for your winter now that the house is done. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1534273317.html Not big enough to live in, not interested! SWMBA is definitely showing signs of overload. It's not helping that I give her such tiny Christmas gifts as a full-sized tuba. (She was not fooled by my strapping a branch of the tree down to it with a paper clip and calling it an ornament!) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)
There is a local fella who has 2 diesel BMWs and the Vixen (BMW diesel) motorhome in the parking lot of the bait and tackle shop he runs in town. I have never seen any of them run, and I would wager they all have blown head gaskets. So, what does HE drive? A W123 240D, of course. Tom Schuch SE Connecticut 1975 W115 300D and a bunch of older BMWs (yes, Fred, they are all older BMW engines: two '89s a 325ix AWD aka The Ultimate Snowmobile :) and a 325ic convertible, a '77, a '78 (parts) and a rare '79 Euro) Message: 4 Date: Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:12:22 -0500 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) Message-ID: <4b40b3d6.9040...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed LWB250 wrote: > they made me aware of the rather checkered history these things had for heads > and head gaskets. When looking at used motorhomes, you often find rebuilt engines in examples that would be regarded as very low miles if it were a car. When you look at diesel Vixens (2.4L BMW turbo), they ALL have rebuilt engines in them, many within the last 5,000 or 10,000 miles (quick, sell it before it blows again). Mitch. _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
I need one of those to flash rearward onto those who drive close behind me at night with their ultrabrights on, especially the truckers who sometimes drive way too close to my rear with their brights on. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies On Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:33:24 -0500 Frederick W Moir wrote: Alles. Tired of oncoming headlights blinding you? Who needs Euro lights, this would do very well! Though I suspect the Boys and Girls in Blue would object, after they stopped laughing! When I was in college, a friend worked for a plating company making hand-held light units that used their nickle-deposition-plated deep parabolic reflectors. The "flashlights" had the electronics to power a 100 watt short-arc xenon lamp that had its arc at the focus of of the parabola. We went up one night on the roof of the engineering building on campus and could see it lighting up buildings in downtown Pasadena, CA, three miles away. It was visible over all of the light from all of the sources of a brightly lit up downtown area. My friend went with another friend on a car rally and had the second fellow hold the light on his lap. He later said he was really tempted to have the second fellow shine it down the road at the people who refused to dim their lights. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] After Action Report - '87 300TD accessory belt tensioner replacement
Dieselvolk, Finished the job last night, and I am VERY pleased with the reduction in noise from the engine bay. I'd read about others reporting such happy news, I'm glad to add my name to that list. I have known this needed replacement for the last 10k miles or so, and ordered the part about two years ago from BuyMBparts.COM way back then. The pulley wheel was just out of the plane of the rest of the pulleys and the belt, and by carefully pushing on the lever with a stick I could make a change to the engine's noise at idle. However, recently the car developed some really nasty noises at around 900 RPM that I was convinced were due to a loose exhaust bit or some other piece of the motor that was loose. I'd also order the 8mm stubby hex in socket form 'special tool' for R/R the viscous fan clutch. It is too stubby in my opinion for loosening the screw, but just fine for applying 45 Nm of torque. I needed a strap wrench to hold the pulley still for the R/R of the fan clutch. In addition to the lack of a 12mm hex, there was one other problem. The new tensioner did not come with an end cap, so I'll need to order one of those. Rather irritating that the cap didn't come with it. I fashioned a temporary cover from a piece of Tyvek-like material and a zip tie; that should keep the road grime out of the pivot bearing workings until a new cap arrives. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 318k miles '95 E300 274k miles "project" '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville?
The Ryman is up by (between ) 4th and fifth avenues. Second Ave is the (was) the hopping place for restaurants-and Hard Rock Café etc. The Hockey arena is on Broadway about 4th or fifth Streets run up from the river. Yes-there is a great club on Second Ave-used to have great Jazz & blues--can't think of the name of it now-starts with B? For authentic singer- songwriter music got to Bluebird café-in a strip mall in Green Hills-if you can get in. Recently talked to guy down there about a Euro 280 CE (W123) on flea bay- I didn't want cloth seats. MB content. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 6:48 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville? Isn't it Second Ave thats on the backside of the Ryman? The one they call "Broadway of Country Music"... I spent a night there one time bar hopping. Heard an amazing Blues group, I've got their cd around somewhere. -Curt Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:00:11 -0500 From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody live around Nashville? Message-ID: <006e01ca8bdd$cf784740$6e68d5...@net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Yes-that's like country Disneyland-in the summer there are water taxis to downtown. Gaylord owns a lot of the attractions downtown too--do try to get downtown if you can. Also if you can go to a show downtown at the old original Ryman auditorium.. There is a neat Bass outdoor shop in the shopryland mall right there-the Opryland hotel is really neat-gondolas, etc. might still have their spectacular Christmas lights up. WE used to have some listers from Nashville. Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report
None of the local hardware stores and auto parts stores had them, except Harbor Freight. I didn't drive all the way to Sears which is about 45 minutes each way, but I called and the clerk put me on hold while he looked then came back and said they didn't stock that size. Of course he may have missed it, next time I'm up that way maybe I'll take a gander. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 10:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report Max Dillon wrote: > Autozone here doesn't carry them, but I didn't try the Harbor Freight. Autozone doesn't have a 3pc 1/2" drive set for about $10? That's where I got mine (7 1/2 years ago). I think it's 12mm, 14mm, and 17mm. Wasn't Curt looking for one in the last year or two? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann Antenna for Parts
On Sun, 3 Jan 2010 08:23:51 -0500 Tim C wrote: > On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 12:53 PM, Craig McCluskey > wrote: > > > The use of gzip drops the archive size from 5.2 to 5.1 MB. > > > > Here is the gzipped tar archive. > > Lovely pictures, thanks! You're welcome. > Am I interpreting correctly that your antenna was binding, and to fix > it you replaced the gear teeth? No. It was not retracting the antenna, even with a new mast. I tried to increase the roller tension. > Doesn't look too bad, except the four-hour spread in time stamps. :) That was 5.5 years ago; I don't remember why the spread in time stamps. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Bring the Mog Mr. Cathey
Same as my wife's 84. I'd buy just to have spare parts. Too bad it is across the other side of the country. --R Jim Cathey wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1526703992.html Looks like an SD in need of a home. Indeed. 617's are fairly bulletproof, maybe it's not too dead...for the right buyer, which is not I! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Bring Mog Mr. Cathey
Or a trailer. Just the project for your winter now that the house is done. http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1534273317.html no interest of affiliation clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
I had a pair of Dick Cepek (?) 100W off-roaders on my old Blazer, they would throw a pretty tight beam at least a mile down the beach. If some beemer driver refused to turn off the aux lights after a flash of my brights I would light them up with those things, which I had aimed just so... You want aux lights? I'll show you some aux lights. --R Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:33:24 -0500 Frederick W Moir wrote: Alles. Tired of oncoming headlights blinding you? Who needs Euro lights, this would do very well! Though I suspect the Boys and Girls in Blue would object, after they stopped laughing! When I was in college, a friend worked for a plating company making hand-held light units that used their nickle-deposition-plated deep parabolic reflectors. The "flashlights" had the electronics to power a 100 watt short-arc xenon lamp that had its arc at the focus of of the parabola. We went up one night on the roof of the engineering building on campus and could see it lighting up buildings in downtown Pasadena, CA, three miles away. It was visible over all of the light from all of the sources of a brightly lit up downtown area. My friend went with another friend on a car rally and had the second fellow hold the light on his lap. He later said he was really tempted to have the second fellow shine it down the road at the people who refused to dim their lights. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
On Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:33:24 -0500 Frederick W Moir wrote: > Alles. > Tired of oncoming headlights blinding you? > Who needs Euro lights, this would do very well! > Though I suspect the Boys and Girls in Blue would object, after they > stopped laughing! When I was in college, a friend worked for a plating company making hand-held light units that used their nickle-deposition-plated deep parabolic reflectors. The "flashlights" had the electronics to power a 100 watt short-arc xenon lamp that had its arc at the focus of of the parabola. We went up one night on the roof of the engineering building on campus and could see it lighting up buildings in downtown Pasadena, CA, three miles away. It was visible over all of the light from all of the sources of a brightly lit up downtown area. My friend went with another friend on a car rally and had the second fellow hold the light on his lap. He later said he was really tempted to have the second fellow shine it down the road at the people who refused to dim their lights. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad?
Only when I plug in a vacuum or run the bench grinder in the garage, but in 10 years neither of those things has tripped it and I haven't been using either while the tripping episode was an issue. Over 48 hours now without a trip... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 7:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Do GFCI receptacles go bad? Have not really been following this thread, but is there a motor of any kind on the circuit? Motors can cause GFCIs to trip when they shut off. Allan "Max Dillon" writes: > Dave, > > I'm convinced that water was somewhere that the GFCI didn't like, due to the > power washing. I'm going on 36 hours without a trip event now, but this is > a new GFCI receptacle. I'm tempted to put the old back in and see what it > does. > > -Max -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report
Called the local Sears, and they said they don't stock it. Visited HF this p.m. and picked up a 9 pc set for 12.99 that has smaller sizes plus 12, 14 & 17mm. Also picked up the fuel injection pressure tester I need for my wife's car, also 12.99. However, her Infiniti has developed a new problem - the starter seems to be going out. Most starts it works fine, but occasionally it really turns over too slowly like the battery is going dead. Already had the old battery tested and it was very weak so a new battery was installed last month. - Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 7:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report Max wrote: > I needed a 12mm hex key to remove the tensioner on my '87 wagon. I don't think anything at Harbor is USA - but I don't see Harbor anywhere. Doesn't sears have that tool? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] E300 project, progress report
'Bout 20 years ago, I bought an old/"antique" crystal chandelier that needed some rewiring. In taking it apart, I found that the insulation was missing/bad in the same area of all the wires in a place only about a 2" to 3" long. I didn't know about shrink wiring insulation then, but I had some good silicone caulking. I gooped a good coating of the caulking onto each wire individually. 'Still working fine. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Michael Esh" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 11:14 AM Subject: [MBZ] E300 project, progress report Has anyone tried it on the cracks in the dash? Mike On Jan 2, 2010, at 6:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Its great stuff for repairing vinyl, I've used it on a couple motorcycle and snowmobile seats. Of course its black so its a ghetto repair if you don't have a black seat... -Curt Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 18:00:28 -0500 From: "Max Dillon" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Subject: Re: [MBZ] My '95 E300 project, progress report Message-ID: <000401ca8bff$611f6810$235e38...@net> Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii" I get it at the local Lowes, comes in a small can with applicator brush built into the top. The first can I had was rather runny stuff and tended to really flow well but left a good coating, which was impossible to clean off but remained flexible. This new can I just bought is really thick and stays where you put it. Dries fairly quick. I don't know how well it will stand up under the hood of a car, but it sure is an easy way to repair damaged insulation on wiring. It's one of those products that's so cool you just have to buy it when you see it. I'm going to give it a try, but I'll start budgeting for a new harness... -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
Alles. Tired of oncoming headlights blinding you? Who needs Euro lights, this would do very well! Though I suspect the Boys and Girls in Blue would object, after they stopped laughing! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/3/2010 3:28 PM, OK Don wrote: I've always wanted one of those search lights - though never found a valid reason to spend money on one. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
I've always wanted one of those search lights - though never found a valid reason to spend money on one. On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 3:19 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1534990373.html - Lawn ornament > for Wilton ;) > > -- OK Don CONSERVATIVE, n. A statesman who is enamored of existing evils, as distinguished from the Liberal, who wishes to replace them with others. The Devil's Dictionary Ambrose Bierce ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)
Dwight, Tom, et al. Second row? I'm not a snob, I'd encourage all to come with a diesel, ( or gas for that matter, just park downwind. ) Dwight, Tom's too smart to buy into the Hand Grenade engines in older BMW's. I admit to having a BMW 1600 that I drove like an absolute madman, a danger to all on the road. I scared the crap out of a Porsche driver by going into the Rte 2 rotary behind him and coming out ahead, though a little sideways. Been sideways ever since. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. On 1/3/2010 3:15 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Tom, This could be a perfect crossover for your fleet-linking our 300D and your Bavarian collection. Dwight Since it is a diesel, Fred would let you park it in the second row at the ChowdahQ. Star Motors and Shellfish Co. "Shucking but no Jiving" Dwight Giles, Jr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)
Tom, This could be a perfect crossover for your fleet-linking our 300D and your Bavarian collection. Dwight Since it is a diesel, Fred would let you park it in the second row at the ChowdahQ. Star Motors and Shellfish Co. "Shucking but no Jiving" Dwight Giles, Jr Bissell Cove Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of tom tomscat Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:59 PM To: mercedes diesel Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) Hi Fred, This guy has had this up for sale for quite a while. "Needs engine work" = needs head gasket. The BMW diesel was notorious for that. How does that saying go? there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes except a cheap BMW. :) Tom Schuch 1975 W115 300D and a bunch of BMWs SE Connecticut > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:19:02 -0500 > From: Frederick W Moir > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) > Message-ID: <4b3fb846.5020...@verizon.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > > > Original Message > Subject: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) > Date: Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:34:37 -0800 (PST) > From: fred.s...@yahoo.com > To: fred.s...@verizon.net > > > > fred.s...@yahoo.com has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. > > Please see below for more information. > > Visit the posting at http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1530454605.html > to contact the person who posted this. _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop
On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 8:28 PM, John Reames wrote: > I'll agree with the thinkpad comment, but I'll caveat it by saying to go > with (I think) a T4x or newer; all T30's and many of the T2x's were prone to > DIMM slot failures. I had a couple of T30s that fell prey to that malady. It's the exception rather than the rule as far as Thinkpad quality, though. Looks like Tiger Direct has a lot of refurb T60s, this one for example: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5071386 Bump the RAM up to max and you have a heck of a nice computer for under $450. Like somebody said, this is the old Mercedes of the laptop world, solid and built to last. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop
For everything you ever wanted to know about ThinkPads, but were afraid to ask: http://forum.thinkpads.com/ The best support community I've ever heard of on the internet. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of John Reames Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 8:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop I'll agree with the thinkpad comment, but I'll caveat it by saying to go with (I think) a T4x or newer; all T30's and many of the T2x's were prone to DIMM slot failures. Btw, if you do not mind the weight, the T6x's have a magnesium basket around the BACK of the LCD (not many laptops have any protection for the LCD backs...) which prevents breakage with the lid closed. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 2, 2010, at 9:47 PM, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote: > I agree with Alex on the Thinkpad. The T series in particular are the > Mercedes of the laptop world. All the hardware manuals are available > online, and they are fairly simple to troubleshoot and repair. Lenovo > support is very good, and there are lots of good diagnostic tools > available. > Anything from a T23 and newer is quite usable with XP or Linux. > > Greg > > using a T40 with 2gb RAM and a 1.7 GHz Pentium M, XP Pro > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes- > boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain > Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 11:53 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows laptop > > On Thu, Dec 31, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: >> >> Are those $299 netbook things any good? > > I love the two netbooks in my house (Dell Vostro and Asus Eee) for web > browsing. They are as fast as anything else with a lightweight Linux > distro (Mint, Puppy, etc.). Forget about serious typing with those > little keyboards, though. > > For the original poster (Dave W.), I'm going to take the contrarian > view from everyone else here and suggest a refurbished IBM Thinkpad. > Beautiful big screen, plenty fast enough, will probably come with XP > Pro installed but they're very Linux-friendly so it shouldn't be a > hassle at all to put Ubuntu on it if you want. Most importantly they > are built like tanks and so are more likely than any new $300 laptop > to survive repeated trips through the mail. > > Alex > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???"
I'm in the northwest corner of Indianapolis, just about four miles from downtown Zionsville. We're practically neighbors! --mf On Sun, Jan 3, 2010 at 9:41 AM, LWB250 wrote: > Mark, > > Where are you in Indy? > > Dan (in Avon) > > --- On Sat, 1/2/10, L Mark Finch wrote: > > > From: L Mark Finch > > Subject: Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???" > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 11:14 PM > > Westside sounds about right, is what > > I meant. This little Dell is pretty > > neat, but it's a little trigger-happy. > > > > Mark Finch > > Indianapolis > > > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 11:11 PM, L Mark Finch >wrote: > > > > > Jeez. Westside > > > > > > > > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 9:43 PM, LWB250 > > wrote: > > > > > >> I gotta laugh about this CL ad. Not only is > > the title screwed up, but the > > >> description is good, too. > > >> > > >> > > >> http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bfs/1534689731.html > > >> > > >> > > >> Dan > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> ___ > > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > >> > > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > >> > > > > > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] E300 project, progress report
Has anyone tried it on the cracks in the dash? Mike On Jan 2, 2010, at 6:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Its great stuff for repairing vinyl, I've used it on a couple motorcycle and snowmobile seats. Of course its black so its a ghetto repair if you don't have a black seat... -Curt Date: Sat, 2 Jan 2010 18:00:28 -0500 From: "Max Dillon" To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Subject: Re: [MBZ] My '95 E300 project, progress report Message-ID: <000401ca8bff$611f6810$235e38...@net> Content-Type: text/plain;charset="us-ascii" I get it at the local Lowes, comes in a small can with applicator brush built into the top. The first can I had was rather runny stuff and tended to really flow well but left a good coating, which was impossible to clean off but remained flexible. This new can I just bought is really thick and stays where you put it. Dries fairly quick. I don't know how well it will stand up under the hood of a car, but it sure is an easy way to repair damaged insulation on wiring. It's one of those products that's so cool you just have to buy it when you see it. I'm going to give it a try, but I'll start budgeting for a new harness... -Max ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Need help selecting Windows Laptop
The IBM T-Series, which I deployed and used at IBM for many years was about the most bulletproof laptops of it's time. The -p series (T4Xp or T6Xp machines) have better graphics, but, in general, a workhorse. You can buy them at the IBM Employee Purchase Program website, http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/content/home/store_eppus/en_US/epplogin.html use the S/N 235697 and the name giaimo and you're in. (good for friends and family) Enjoy.. Angelo Giaimo 350SDL Rodbender Diesel ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Parts on the move
The other right. ;<))) Wilton - Original Message - From: "E M" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 11:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Parts on the move Hey Molly, I feel a little pull to the right; I'll have to get that alignment checked tomorrow. Ed 300E 2010/1/2 Here's Kleb bringing home another parts donor car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4AcqIG0fSA&feature=related RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 190e dash vents
that won't close. Which is kinda a problem when it's 20 deg F outside. The levers that are supposed to close them do nothing. Any suggestions for repair without removing the dash? Does anyone have a scan of the parts book that will show me the relevant pieces? As always, thanks in advance. Jim Arnott Union, OR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)
LWB250 wrote: they made me aware of the rather checkered history these things had for heads and head gaskets. When looking at used motorhomes, you often find rebuilt engines in examples that would be regarded as very low miles if it were a car. When you look at diesel Vixens (2.4L BMW turbo), they ALL have rebuilt engines in them, many within the last 5,000 or 10,000 miles (quick, sell it before it blows again). Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD)
Yeah, when I was looking for my first MB diesel, I was tempted by one of these that was on the local MB stealership's lot. When I made some inquiries about it amongst my then MB resources - they made me aware of the rather checkered history these things had for heads and head gaskets. Dan --- On Sun, 1/3/10, Frederick W Moir wrote: > From: Frederick W Moir > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1985 BMW 524TD - $650 (HARTFORD) > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010, 12:19 AM > Dan, Tom, et al. > This was a sly invitation for Mr Snook to dive into another > BMW and a diesel at that! > Nah! He's too smart for that. "Run away! Run away!" > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred > > On 1/2/2010 9:59 PM, tom tomscat wrote: > Hi Fred, > This guy has had this up for sale for quite a while. > "Needs engine work" = needs head gasket. The BMW diesel was > notorious for that. How does that saying go? there's > nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes except a > cheap BM > :) > Tom Schuch > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???"
Mark, Where are you in Indy? Dan (in Avon) --- On Sat, 1/2/10, L Mark Finch wrote: > From: L Mark Finch > Subject: Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 11:14 PM > Westside sounds about right, is what > I meant. This little Dell is pretty > neat, but it's a little trigger-happy. > > Mark Finch > Indianapolis > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 11:11 PM, L Mark Finch wrote: > > > Jeez. Westside > > > > > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 9:43 PM, LWB250 > wrote: > > > >> I gotta laugh about this CL ad. Not only is > the title screwed up, but the > >> description is good, too. > >> > >> > >> http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bfs/1534689731.html > >> > >> > >> Dan > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ___ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann Antenna for Parts
On Sat, Jan 2, 2010 at 12:53 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > The use of gzip drops the archive size from 5.2 to 5.1 MB. > > Here is the gzipped tar archive. Lovely pictures, thanks! Am I interpreting correctly that your antenna was binding, and to fix it you replaced the gear teeth? Doesn't look too bad, except the four-hour spread in time stamps. :) Thanks, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] CL Portland, OR: Surplus WWII anti-aircraft searchlight and other goodies
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/1534990373.html - Lawn ornament for Wilton ;) http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1534777210.html - Green on green 115 for Kaleb! http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/1534755679.html - Seems like a screaming good deal on a 280SEL 4.5, if it runs and drives OK. http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/1534945720.html - Nutcase with S-class, exhibit A. Rusty 116s with broken ACCs are a dime a dozen in Portland. I guess those wire wheels account for the extra $7000 over market? http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/1534864003.html - Nutcase with S-class, exhibit B. What is this guy on about with the "supension package normally found on cars exported to the Middle East and Africa providing a firmer ride with more ground clearance"? I emailed him asking for the VIN so I could put it in the EPC, but no heary back yet. http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/153497.html - Nutcase with S-class, exhibit C. Again, about three times local market price for a decent diesel 126. At least you know the seats are leather, since the fronts are covered with mock sheepskins to hide the cracks. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
