Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)
The bar graph updates at 10x the speed of the digital display. Additionally, the digital display updates faster on 3,5 digit mode than 4.5 digit mode (at least that's what the manual on my fluke 89 says...) My only complaint is that the test leafs have a nasty habit of developing a bad connection up inside the probes... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 16, 2010, at 1:33, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Preliminary results of the Jetronic filter capacitor replacement and partial resoldering are heartening. The O2 sensor voltage swims back and forth across 0.5V as you drive, and the car seems to be running fairly well now. (It'll take some time to un-gunk if this is indeed a fix.) Poor science, I didn't watch the O2 reading before beginning repairs. The Fluke DMM's work great for O2 sensor readings, the analog bargraphs keep up easily. The digits display, kinda sorta. No way the bog-slow Harbor Freight unit would work, I should try it just for giggles. -- 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
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Kaleb wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? We lived in our house for 4 years without a dishwasher. So, when we remodeled the Kitchen, I made sure to do lots of research on Dishwashers. We settled on three different ones - all within $50 of each other. We have a Maytag. I don't know the model number. But, it has the stainless steel interior (I think only one or two of the Maytags have that). It works incredibly well. I was used to our prior dishwasher which required that we basically clean the dishes completely before putting them in the dishwasher. A few weeks ago, I watched my wife put very dirty dishes in the dishwasher. I mean these were really dirty. I said, you have to rinse them first and clean all the stuck on food. She said she had not been doing that since we got it. So, we ran a test and the dishes that she put in came out completely clean. I mean totally clean. The only complaint I have is that sometimes on very rare occasions, a few pieces of silverware will not be completely clean. That only occurs if we have a very large number of dishes and the Silverware is really crammed in and really dirty. It works great and is superquiet. It wasn;t the most expensive Maytag, but I think it was the second most expensive. We also only run it on the regular cycle rather than the heavy duty or pot scrubber or whatever they call it. Donald H. Snook ___ 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] I guess I won't be buying that E55
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1646133577.html --R ___ 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] Flukes
The bar graph updates at 10x the speed of the digital display. Additionally, the digital display updates faster on 3,5 digit mode than 4.5 digit mode (at least that's what the manual on my fluke 89 says...) The _normal_ mode for the 83/85/87 is 3+ digit mode, not 4+ digits. You have to hold down a button when you turn it on to get the high accuracy (but slow) mode. (It's the backlight button, so my old 83 doesn't have that one.) From way back, a 1/2 digit specification was used when there was a most-significant 0/1 digit, they were calling the Fluke's 0-3 3/4 of a digit last I looked, though it's a lot closer to half. Maybe they renormalized? The bargraph is very different between the 83 and the 87. Normally I prefer the 83's where it's a growing bar from 0-4 representing the entire reading; the 87's is a moving segment that represents only one digit of the reading, but that was perfect for the oxygen sensor which has less than 1V output, so the digit it picked was the most significant varying one. (That is, the 83 throbbed along in the bottom 1/4 of the analog display, the 87 swept across nearly the whole thing. I find it useful to have both meters, and the 83 is my 'daily driver' because it's easier on the batteries and the display digits are fractionally larger. Besides, that's the one I paid retail for, I'm going to get my money's worth out of it!) I'm a bit surprised the analog bargraph display variation isn't a user-selectable mode, maybe it is on the later Series? (Mine are all original series---Mark nothing.) My only complaint is that the test leads have a nasty habit of developing a bad connection up inside the probes... I haven't had that yet. I do find that using the Fluke on the cars is hard on the probes. I've fried the tips off of the probes, and it turns out that the insulation isn't rated for exhaust manifold temperatures! I need more probes. Oh, and one of their Scopemeters to go along with! -- 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] Flukes
Hmm... I did not know that the bar graph was just the last digit. I know the main display refreshes at 4Hz and the bar at 40Hz. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 16, 2010, at 10:28, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The bar graph updates at 10x the speed of the digital display. Additionally, the digital display updates faster on 3,5 digit mode than 4.5 digit mode (at least that's what the manual on my fluke 89 says...) The _normal_ mode for the 83/85/87 is 3+ digit mode, not 4+ digits. You have to hold down a button when you turn it on to get the high accuracy (but slow) mode. (It's the backlight button, so my old 83 doesn't have that one.) From way back, a 1/2 digit specification was used when there was a most-significant 0/1 digit, they were calling the Fluke's 0-3 3/4 of a digit last I looked, though it's a lot closer to half. Maybe they renormalized? The bargraph is very different between the 83 and the 87. Normally I prefer the 83's where it's a growing bar from 0-4 representing the entire reading; the 87's is a moving segment that represents only one digit of the reading, but that was perfect for the oxygen sensor which has less than 1V output, so the digit it picked was the most significant varying one. (That is, the 83 throbbed along in the bottom 1/4 of the analog display, the 87 swept across nearly the whole thing. I find it useful to have both meters, and the 83 is my 'daily driver' because it's easier on the batteries and the display digits are fractionally larger. Besides, that's the one I paid retail for, I'm going to get my money's worth out of it!) I'm a bit surprised the analog bargraph display variation isn't a user-selectable mode, maybe it is on the later Series? (Mine are all original series---Mark nothing.) My only complaint is that the test leads have a nasty habit of developing a bad connection up inside the probes... I haven't had that yet. I do find that using the Fluke on the cars is hard on the probes. I've fried the tips off of the probes, and it turns out that the insulation isn't rated for exhaust manifold temperatures! I need more probes. Oh, and one of their Scopemeters to go along with! -- 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
Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
andrew strasfogel wrote: Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water It might be Maytag's problem, not yours. http://www.lemonlaw.com/maytag-class-action-suit-resolved.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] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week
Two thoughts. One a bit late but maybe for next time. They sell an oddball socket doodad for removing wheel locks when one has lost the key socket. Don't know about sizes but I wonder if you could have used something like that to remove the bolt with the damaged head? It is sort of like the grabit things for removing screws with damaged phillips sockets etc. Put it on an impact wrench and out comes the bolt. Second thought is whether you have considered having the flywheel resurfaced? Don't know if a machine shop can do the same for the pressure plate but probably. Most clutch kits won't be guaranteed if you don't resurface the flywheel etc. Sort of like turning brake drums or rotors to get rid of the glazing. Easier to do now than when you have to pull the engine and tranny again to get to it. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week We decided to pull the engine/tranny combo rather than continue to fight it in place. It took a 24oz. hammer to get the 6 point socket onto the buggered bolt. We would not have been able to do that in the car. This engine/car seems to have double the wires and vacuum tube that a 123/61x car does. The worst is the harness for the AC - it comes from the firewall forward between the oil filter canister and the fuel heater, goes down, then turns 90 degrees to run towards the from of the engine between the block and the IP, exits at the front of the IP with a 90 degree turn towards the 9cars) left fender, then splits itno three or four sections. The 3 or 4 sets of wires are in a plastic shealth, that is still flexible at the firewall, but the rest of it is now stiff and brittle. It had to be broken in at least three places to get these wires off of the engine so we could pull the engine out. The resoult however, is that we have connection labels on 25 items for re-assembly, the engine and tranny are out of the gold car and seperated. We found that the pilot bearing in the end of the crank fell apart - the inner race came out with a little finger pull, the ballsthen fell out. However, the outrace (inside the crank), was tight! Ended up buying a 3 jaw pilot bearing puller ( http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=4876) at harbor frieght, had to grind down the ends of the jaws to allow them to grab the bushing sleeve behind the bearing, then it pulled the bushing (spacer ring) and bearing outer race right out. It was a good investment of $17.00. The faces of the flywheel and pressure plate are nice and smooth. The clutch disk is worn to within approx. .010-.015 of the rivets on one side, so I'm glad we ordered a new disk, in case we needed it. The old disk has the MB star stamped on it, the new one is Saches. The car has over 175,000 miles (when the odometer and speedo stoped working). If this was the original clutch disk, I'm impressed at how long it lasted. Tomorrow we'll pull the engine/auto tranny from the blue car - hope we're faster on this one! -- OK Don ___ 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
If there is a cover below the door, remove it. There is most likely a sump of some sort that you can access through a large plastic screw in plug. The O ring on this is leaking, or the plug is loose. BTW, this is a regular maintenance item on front loaders. I learned this on our GE front loader after it developed a nasty smell about 9 months into use. The tech came out and showed me how to remove the cover and drain the sump. It's filled with lots of cruft from all the washing that's taken place. It's also the one part of the machine that does not get totally drained, so the water in it can get rather nasty (hence the smell we were getting.) Look your machine up online in one of the appliance parts sites and you'll probably see the arrangement in the exploded view. Dan --- On Tue, 3/16/10, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 1:32 PM Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ 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] OM603 Bits needed
Well, I was not able to look at my extra intake manifold before I left town, I'll be back home on Saturday or so. If you can keep waiting, I'll let you know then. -Max From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Dieselhead Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 8:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bits needed I was not asking for the plastic clips. I was asking for the CADMIUM PLATED STEEL tabs the plastic clips attach to (on the back 3 cyl). The metal tabs are bolted to the intake manifold. I also need the CADMIUM PLATED STEEL clip that is bolted under the manifold to hold the back 3 lines. I can't replace the plastic clips without something for them to clip onto. The original post sez: ... looking for the 3 metal tabs the are bolted to the intake manifold, Note the word: METAL Private to Max: Thanks Max, I will wait. Seems to me that the plastic bits were cooked and brittle on my 300SDL, better to start with new ones from a TRusty sort of fellow. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 7:50:33 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bits needed I have a spare intake but don't remember if those bits are still attached, I'll take a look later but I won't be able to mail until maybe Saturday or maybe a week from Saturday. I'll let you know. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OM603 Bits needed Someone took off bits from the engine in my SDL. I am looking for the 3 metal tabs the are bolted to the intake manifold, and the plastic clips for the back 3 injection lines clip into them. There is also a metal clip that is supposed to bolt under the manifold and holds the back three lines. I need that also. Some genius decided the engine was not supposed to have them, so they took off the hardware to stabilize the injection lines. You might get by with that for a while on the old heavy, short lines, but not with the long, light lines of the OM603 If anyone (Kaleb?) has these around on a spare engine, I sure would like to have them on my engine. Send me an email off-list. TIA 126die...@gmail.com 1987 300SDL ___ 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 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 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 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
The Neptune we have is too new to be covered by the class action lawsuit. I think it would yank out any anchor from the concrete basement wall. Sort of like trying to tether a 150 lb. Great Dane to a garden stake. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
Obviously you do not understand. Drill and mount an anchor. The sort that you pound into the pre drilled hole and then tighten down with a wrench will do fine if it is at least a half inch size. Then attach either a piece of chain with links about an inch and a half long or else a chunk of 3/8 cable and use some good bolt type clamps. It won't go anywhere. I was not suggesting a dog leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine The Neptune we have is too new to be covered by the class action lawsuit. I think it would yank out any anchor from the concrete basement wall. Sort of like trying to tether a 150 lb. Great Dane to a garden stake. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
This is the guy who doesn't want to fix his garage by raising it a bit even with clear instructions. You might be exceeding his mechanical capacity. --R On 3/16/2010 5:08 PM, R A Bennell wrote: Obviously you do not understand. Drill and mount an anchor. The sort that you pound into the pre drilled hole and then tighten down with a wrench will do fine if it is at least a half inch size. Then attach either a piece of chain with links about an inch and a half long or else a chunk of 3/8 cable and use some good bolt type clamps. It won't go anywhere. I was not suggesting a dog leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine The Neptune we have is too new to be covered by the class action lawsuit. I think it would yank out any anchor from the concrete basement wall. Sort of like trying to tether a 150 lb. Great Dane to a garden stake. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM, R A Bennellb...@mts.net wrote: Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
Make a couple of small footers under the washer and make a wide flat- bottomed U from 1/2 rebar to put in them to a depth of a foot or so... leave a space around the footer at the slab and pack it with hydraulic cement. The washer won't go anywhere until it learns to jump te fence! -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 16, 2010, at 17:08, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Obviously you do not understand. Drill and mount an anchor. The sort that you pound into the pre drilled hole and then tighten down with a wrench will do fine if it is at least a half inch size. Then attach either a piece of chain with links about an inch and a half long or else a chunk of 3/8 cable and use some good bolt type clamps. It won't go anywhere. I was not suggesting a dog leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine The Neptune we have is too new to be covered by the class action lawsuit. I think it would yank out any anchor from the concrete basement wall. Sort of like trying to tether a 150 lb. Great Dane to a garden stake. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ 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] 240D Transmission issue
I pulled up to a light today in my 1983 240D. When the light changed, I pushed the sifter past drive into neutral and then back into drive, while I was pressing the fuel pedal. The car went clunk and would not go into drive low reverse only park. The linkage looks intact. Any Ideas what I may have broken in the transmission? 151,000 miles on car trans worked great before this. Steve ___ 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] 240D Transmission issue
The lever went into park and won't come back out, or you get zero drive no matter where the lever is placed? If the latter, may have sheared the drive ears off the torque converter. Not good. 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] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
No, Andrew is not that mechanically challenged. I think he is just studying the garage issue. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine This is the guy who doesn't want to fix his garage by raising it a bit even with clear instructions. You might be exceeding his mechanical capacity. --R On 3/16/2010 5:08 PM, R A Bennell wrote: Obviously you do not understand. Drill and mount an anchor. The sort that you pound into the pre drilled hole and then tighten down with a wrench will do fine if it is at least a half inch size. Then attach either a piece of chain with links about an inch and a half long or else a chunk of 3/8 cable and use some good bolt type clamps. It won't go anywhere. I was not suggesting a dog leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine The Neptune we have is too new to be covered by the class action lawsuit. I think it would yank out any anchor from the concrete basement wall. Sort of like trying to tether a 150 lb. Great Dane to a garden stake. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM, R A Bennellb...@mts.net wrote: Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue
Zero drive no matter what I do. So if it's the drive ears, is it rR the torque converter? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue The lever went into park and won't come back out, or you get zero drive no matter where the lever is placed? If the latter, may have sheared the drive ears off the torque converter. Not good. 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] Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light
Pretty sure it was screwed on. Sure seems odd doesn't it? LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 8:44 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light Larry Was the fuse strip glued or taped on? I wonder if it is the spare external GP fuse for the fender wall fuse carrier for the relay? Dwight 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 LarryT Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light Thanks Mitch -- That clears it up perfectly! I was afraid I was missing something important. BTW - I rec'd the new GP Relay from Rusty today and installed it. No problems - it fit perfectly and the car starts as it should. Unfortunately, we won't know how it starts after spending a cool night outside. One thing I noticed though - the new one that came in a Hella box, had a large fuse strip across one end. It was hidden by the cover once installed but the one I removed (with a MB sticker on it) didn't have a exposed fuse. I suppose there may have been one inside the case. Does anyone know for sure? Thx Larry 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 1:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light LarryT wrote: Hi Guys, I'm sorry Mitch - I do appreciate you writing an trying to help (same to Jim C) - but you lost me when you got deep into the technical jargon. I can handle mechanical stuff pretty well, but electrical leaves me in a cloud of dust. So, when you were saying forget whether it was CIS or electronic. If CIS, you can pull the injectors, stick them into containers, and supply 12v to the fuel pump while lifting the airflow flapper. Does the container under the #1 injector fill faster than the others? Or does #1 flow fuel before you lift the airflow flapper? Sorry, I was talking about Jim's SL with the fuel injection problem that keeps fouling a spark plug, I think it was #1. Didn't mean for you to wade through all of that trying to find a solution for your glow issue. He mentioned replacing a capacitor in his fuel control box and I brought up a few more possibilities without noticing that it was your thread. 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 ___ 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] 240D Transmission issue
Yes, RR the torque converter. It seems off this would happen though. Have someone work the level while you watch the linkage - that's where I'd start. Those ears are pretty robust. But if that's it you may be able to find a rebuilt TC. I bought one for a 69 280SE (W108) 30 years ago from a place in Tn. Good luck - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Steve mguzzir...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:26 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue Zero drive no matter what I do. So if it's the drive ears, is it rR the torque converter? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue The lever went into park and won't come back out, or you get zero drive no matter where the lever is placed? If the latter, may have sheared the drive ears off the torque converter. Not good. 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 ___ 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
We had the same machine (supposedly the very best machine at the time) and the same problem...not leaking yet but bearing failing due to slight leakage. I looked into repairing it (ouch $$$) but decided on spending the money on a Duet (Made in Germany) instead. The suspension on the new machine prevents any walking despite large or unbalanced loads. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 10:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ 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] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week
One - there wasn't room to get to the bolt, with everything in the car. It came right out with a six point socket once we had room to get a socket on it (we were using an open end wrench before)! Two - I had considered it, if the surface wasn't nice and smooth, which it is. I expected it to be grooved and/or scored, but it looks really smooth. Perhaps too smooth? The FSM only mentions removing grooves and cracks by grinding, to the acceptable limit. It doesn't say anything about a nice smooth looking surface, so in the interest of getting this car on the road again, we'll take the risk - also since it wokred very well before we took it all apart. Three - we got the engine/auto tranny out of the blue car today. Both are '84 models, but there are several differences, besides the trannys - such as one has an ERG system, and the other doesn't. It doesn't even have a port on the exhaust manifold for a source of exhaust for the EGR. No wonder it ran stronger than the other engine! Now - I asume that removing the auto tranny from the engine is the usual drill - remove the bolts through the hole in the front of the bell housing (looking towards the rear of the tranny), then unbolt the tranny from the bell housing, and carefully pry it off, keeping the torque converter on the tranny. Any other gotchas? On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 1:29 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: Two thoughts. One a bit late but maybe for next time. They sell an oddball socket doodad for removing wheel locks when one has lost the key socket. Don't know about sizes but I wonder if you could have used something like that to remove the bolt with the damaged head? It is sort of like the grabit things for removing screws with damaged phillips sockets etc. Put it on an impact wrench and out comes the bolt. Second thought is whether you have considered having the flywheel resurfaced? Don't know if a machine shop can do the same for the pressure plate but probably. Most clutch kits won't be guaranteed if you don't resurface the flywheel etc. Sort of like turning brake drums or rotors to get rid of the glazing. Easier to do now than when you have to pull the engine and tranny again to get to it. Randy -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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] Unknown Part
Hi Rusty - Were you able to ID the switch thingie from the photo's? Thx - LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] (no subject) Go to www.buyMBparts.biz click on Mercedes on right hand side of screen, then pick year and all models show up for now. www.buyEUROparts.biz and www.buyASIANparts.biz should be up next week. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 6:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] (no subject) LarryT wrote: Hi Rusty, Any idea when your website for European cars will be running again? Looks like Dr Fatty's buyeuroparts.com is still running. 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 ___ 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, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
I can't wait for senility to set in... On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: This is the guy who doesn't want to fix his garage by raising it a bit even with clear instructions. You might be exceeding his mechanical capacity. --R On 3/16/2010 5:08 PM, R A Bennell wrote: Obviously you do not understand. Drill and mount an anchor. The sort that you pound into the pre drilled hole and then tighten down with a wrench will do fine if it is at least a half inch size. Then attach either a piece of chain with links about an inch and a half long or else a chunk of 3/8 cable and use some good bolt type clamps. It won't go anywhere. I was not suggesting a dog leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine The Neptune we have is too new to be covered by the class action lawsuit. I think it would yank out any anchor from the concrete basement wall. Sort of like trying to tether a 150 lb. Great Dane to a garden stake. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM, R A Bennellb...@mts.net wrote: Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine
Looking more and more like a scissors jack with a 45 lift is exactly what i need. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 6:24 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: No, Andrew is not that mechanically challenged. I think he is just studying the garage issue. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine This is the guy who doesn't want to fix his garage by raising it a bit even with clear instructions. You might be exceeding his mechanical capacity. --R On 3/16/2010 5:08 PM, R A Bennell wrote: Obviously you do not understand. Drill and mount an anchor. The sort that you pound into the pre drilled hole and then tighten down with a wrench will do fine if it is at least a half inch size. Then attach either a piece of chain with links about an inch and a half long or else a chunk of 3/8 cable and use some good bolt type clamps. It won't go anywhere. I was not suggesting a dog leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 2:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine The Neptune we have is too new to be covered by the class action lawsuit. I think it would yank out any anchor from the concrete basement wall. Sort of like trying to tether a 150 lb. Great Dane to a garden stake. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM, R A Bennellb...@mts.net wrote: Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 11:33 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it constantly. It also migrataes across the floor when vibrating during the extraction cycle, but WTF - we solved that problem by mounting the unit on rubberized grippy carpet tile to slow the beast down a bit... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week
Another difference between the two cars - the auto tranny is missing three of the mounting-to-the-engine bolts. I'd forgotten about the kick-down switch, which will have to be transferred to the gold car. The nut plates for the transmission rear mounting cross member seem to be held in place - I need to move them for the different trannys - they were floating plates in the 115 chassis, didn't figure that they'd change how they buyilt the cars from '68 to '84! Another challenge --- -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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] Re; no go
.Zero drive no matter what I do. So if it's the drive ears, is it rR the torque converter?.. How old is the front flex disc? 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] 240D Transmission issue
Looks like the trans comes out this weekend. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue Yes, RR the torque converter. It seems off this would happen though. Have someone work the level while you watch the linkage - that's where I'd start. Those ears are pretty robust. But if that's it you may be able to find a rebuilt TC. I bought one for a 69 280SE (W108) 30 years ago from a place in Tn. Good luck - LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Steve mguzzir...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:26 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue Zero drive no matter what I do. So if it's the drive ears, is it rR the torque converter? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue The lever went into park and won't come back out, or you get zero drive no matter where the lever is placed? If the latter, may have sheared the drive ears off the torque converter. Not good. 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 ___ 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] Hendrik needs this G wagen
Rusty old G wagen? At least the steering wheel is on the right side but that would just confuse me in right hand traffic. Plus I don't know where the kids are gonna sit, best thing to do with that is to cut the roof off and use it for pig shooting. Hendrik who wouldn't mind a half decent G one day dave walton wrote: This might be more your speed. If not for the steering arrangement, I'd sell a kidney to get one of these. It just ended an auction at 9k with no bids and was relisted. It might go for half it's current price. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=270543692814 Sorry, no spinners, but I could hook you up with a neon or LED undercarriage lighting system that looks wy cool on foggy mornings. Do you get fog down-under? -Dave Walton ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Ooooh that's going straight onto the must do list. Hendrik who likes a lager or two Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: No, more than a creek there. Not too far north is Chippewa Falls; if you pass by, do stop at the Leinenkugal's brewery and hoist one or two! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacob_Leinenkugel_Brewing_Company Leines used to be an excellent local beer, haven't had one in quite a while though. -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
Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)
Maybe your O2 sensor has seen better days? Hendrik who has played around with duty cycles Jim Cathey wrote: Some may recall that I'm having a persistent problem with the 380SL, oil-fouling one plug, rough running, poor mileage, etc. Tends to smell stinky gassy a lot. Its last set of long highway trips resulted in much better running and mileage, but now that it's commuting me to and from work it's starting to act up again. I hooked the Fluke 87 (true-RMS) to the lambda control valve. (Kinda cold out, about 22 degrees F; not fun. Still a bit early to be taking the lid off, I guess.) The connector's rubber boot was torn a bit so I finished the job and then I could probe the contacts. With the car warmed up I measured about 2.5 VAC, the frequency was all over the map, from 250-550 Hz---very jumpy. The critical value, the duty cycle, was likewise jumpy and varied from 39% to about 60%, though spent most of its time in the 45-55% area. When I unplugged the valve the engine nearly died, so the system is not totally dysfunctional. I tried grounding the single-pin temperature sensor, and didn't really get a reaction. Perhaps it's the wrong one? The other sensor I found up there caused the auxiliary fan to go on when I grounded it. According to Probst's book a grounded sensor is supposed to result in a fixed 60% duty cycle for cold-start purposes. I saw no sign of that, even though I started probing just after cold start. More research is required. I would think that an analog computer, which I think this might be, would have a smoother output than this seems to. -- 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] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Guess I'll have to wait and see how much they are in a surplus store. I found one here locally a while back for 30 oz beans but it was xxsml. Hendrik who is wearing one even as I type WILTON wrote: So, can't you buy a bunch of 'em and put 'em your checked baggage? If they cost more in the stores, maybe a lister you plan to meet can order them and have 'em ready for you when you meet. Wilton ___ 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] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
It's not that high on the list of priorities and I figure they will be between 10 to 30 slides in a store, depending on condition. Hendrik who is being bullied by Fay to keep on top of things John Reames wrote: How about getting them shipped to a lister that you will see here?? -- John W Reames ___ 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] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Yeah well the problem is the feds will turn up not long after the shirts do and they will want to know if you are equipping a private army. Hendrik who must remember to call the cops over there 'sir' and 'madam' and not mate Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik Fay wrote: Well yeah four pockets and tri colour desert camo is the requirements, I can buy em off ebay but as with most stuff from the US shipping is a killer, for example http://search.ebay.com/280429118100 He wants $11 to ship one to me, and $15 for all seven. Probably the same to ship to Poos, maybe slightly more to ship to Mao. 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
Doggy bags are illegal in this nanny state, due to the potential for someone to get crook because they ate the stuff they brought home from the restaurant, five days later. Hendrik who also has a compost bin out the back but apparently meat is no good for composting until it has been run through a dog Curt Raymond wrote: 72oz at 16oz to the lb sounds like just short of 5 lbs so yeah, something like two and a quarter kilos. The nice thing about a steak that big is how good it takes when you make it into a sandwich or soup or something later on. I'll order the big porterhouse at the Outback Steakhouse (theres somewhere you should go when you come here, comedy gold!) which is I think 22oz and eat maybe 1/3 of it at the restaurant... -Curt Who hates wasting food and so has a good big compost pile ___ 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] Fun read
I don't full understand the engineering behind it but the concept is that you open the doors with an electric motor and this motor would hold the door shut or open. Eliminating the need for door handles and gas struts. However I would think it would need some sort of locking mechanism to stop the door from opening in a crash? Hendrik who is guessing again Curt Raymond wrote: While I think its cool that it had powered doors I fail to see why the doors being powered precludes the need for door locks... -Curt 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] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
No need to confiscate the computer. I'll just tell em it was all your idea and you said that the security mob had no brains and it would be alright to take home 'souvenirs'. Hendrik who has not been in trouble with border security before Bob Rentfro wrote: Holy Crap that's right. If Hendrick and fam comes over and created an incident, they will confiscate his computer, check his emailings, and we all will be tossed in the klink for aiding and abetting. Nice Bob R ___ 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] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June
G'day mate, ow they hanging cobber? I hear Paul Hogan works cheap these days and has experience with commercials. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn_CPrCS8gs Hendrik who will speak slowly so you can understandwhat I am saying Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 5:06 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Outback Steakhouse (theres somewhere you should go when you come here, comedy gold!) Yup. Outback Steakhouse, Steve Irwin, and the Mad Max movies pretty much sum up all the average American knows about Australia, I think. Having been to Oz and heard some really thick accents there, especially in Tasmania, I wince every time an Outback commercial comes on the TV---couldn't they have gotten an actual Aussie actor to do the voiceover, instead of an American trying (and failing pitifully) to do the accent? 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] Superturbo project platform?
Geez that thing has more buttons than the space shuttle. Apparently men love to have lots of buttons, whilst the ladies don't like lots of buttons. Anyway from what I have heard the 202 is a good chassis and not rust prone like the 210. Roomier than the 201(but then again the toilet in a Concorde is roomier than a 201). If I was looking for a late 90's MB I would not knock back a 202. They are a bit bland styling wise but that's MB for ya. That thing should fly with a AMG 3.6 motor but parts for the motor are very expensive and it may well have a hard 119K miles. Hendrik who will stick with the 124 chassis for a while yet, the missus has taken a liking to the S124 Mitch Haley wrote: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=pcar_id=275697904 I the W202 a decent chassis, or a mini W210? 20mpg hwy doesn't impress me, but the car looks nice. Might be fun to drop a hopped up 602 or 603 in it, but I'm not sure I like the fact that it weighs 400lb more than a W201. ___ 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
