Re: [MBZ] WAS Vac lines w-116 NOW Service Manual CD
On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 1:13 AM, Chris N John ceand...@tctwest.net wrote: We have the service manual CD for the W-116. It is some help except it seems there are some variables. Can't decide which way ours should go from the pictures and diagrams. Thought real pics of the same car might be better Speaking of the service manual CD's, how do I get a hold of those? EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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] WAS Vac lines w-116 NOW Service Manual CD
MBUSA, Classics, Technical literature. If they are in stock, they are about $20 plus shipping. http://www.classictechlit.mbusa.com/MB/ -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Ed Booher Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 8:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WAS Vac lines w-116 NOW Service Manual CD On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 1:13 AM, Chris N John ceand...@tctwest.net wrote: We have the service manual CD for the W-116. It is some help except it seems there are some variables. Can't decide which way ours should go from the pictures and diagrams. Thought real pics of the same car might be better Speaking of the service manual CD's, how do I get a hold of those? EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue
Five minutes of sitting here trying to think up a dipstick joke and all I can think of is the picture of Wilton with the clock he built. With that in my mind theres just no way to make that kind of joke... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:49:32 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue Message-ID: bafb3e499b534262a8e173fc7d657...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original There is ALWAYS black oil on my dipsticks, and I plan and hope to keep that way. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue On Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:16:41 -0400 Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: Added a little over a gallon of Rotella and now there is *black* oil on the dipstick. For the newly-initiated-into-diesels, the oil turns pitch black almost immediately after it is changed. 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
I dunno if its true but I could believe it. The black is supposed to be soot and the TP filter is supposed to remove soot... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:35:57 -0400 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID: m1y6go9ihu@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Soot = Carbon Carbon = Lubricant so Soot = lubricant F-soot is 100% ok as long as it doesn't exceed the oil makers requirements. This is an oil thread in disguise. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! On 4/16/2010 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I dunno if its true but I could believe it. The black is supposed to be soot and the TP filter is supposed to remove soot... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:35:57 -0400 From: Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID:m1y6go9ihu@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. Allan ___ 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] *sigh*
The rear windshield on my '83 240D has a leaky seal. Its been like that forever, I just make sure the trunk drains are clear... The front windshield seal is apparently not of terrific quality because although its not real old it likes to leak around the bottom of the glass. Every couple years I seal it down and apparently it needs doing again. We've had a run of nice weather so I've been leaving the windows open a little during the day so the car can dry out. Well last night I forgot and left 'em open all night and it rained/snowed... DRAT! -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] WAS Vac lines w-116 NOW Service Manual CD
Ed-what is your new car? I was off list for a week or so. 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 Ed Booher Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 8:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WAS Vac lines w-116 NOW Service Manual CD On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 1:13 AM, Chris N John ceand...@tctwest.net wrote: We have the service manual CD for the W-116. It is some help except it seems there are some variables. Can't decide which way ours should go from the pictures and diagrams. Thought real pics of the same car might be better Speaking of the service manual CD's, how do I get a hold of those? EdB -- I've come to your planet on a Class IV Intergalactic Doom Freighter. - Adrian Monk ___ 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
What would be the BEST oil to use then? --R On 4/16/2010 9:31 AM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: Soot = Carbon Carbon = Lubricant so Soot = lubricant F-soot is 100% ok as long as it doesn't exceed the oil makers requirements. This is an oil thread in disguise. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! On 4/16/2010 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I dunno if its true but I could believe it. The black is supposed to be soot and the TP filter is supposed to remove soot... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:35:57 -0400 From: Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID:m1y6go9ihu@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. Allan ___ 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] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.....and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350
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Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Peter T. Arnold wrote: Soot = Carbon Carbon = Lubricant so Soot = lubricant Diamond dust = Carbon Carbon = lubricant so Diamond dust = lubricant Step 2 is where the proof fails. 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] Oh my...
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Re: [MBZ] $250 300SE
it comes with a good engine, just do the swap. Wonko the Sane wrote: Uh = first read, might have to look into that; real close. No = second read, dead engine, never mind. -- 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. 15K?!? What kind of Benz are we talking about here again? I've never done wheel bearings on any of my 124s and 126s. Always figured I would just wait for them to get noisy. Now sitting here biting my nails with the mental picture of a wheel flying off on the highway... ;) 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] *sigh*
SNOWED?%! ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] *sigh* The rear windshield on my '83 240D has a leaky seal. Its been like that forever, I just make sure the trunk drains are clear... The front windshield seal is apparently not of terrific quality because although its not real old it likes to leak around the bottom of the glass. Every couple years I seal it down and apparently it needs doing again. We've had a run of nice weather so I've been leaving the windows open a little during the day so the car can dry out. Well last night I forgot and left 'em open all night and it rained/snowed... DRAT! -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 ___ 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now wheelbearings
They were probably to be repacked at each E service. I put over 230K on my first SDL, and never popped off a hubcap to look at the grease. That introduces dirt anyway. It had over 400k on it when it went to okieacres rest home. The only times i have seen wheel bearing problems is when the OE grease was replaced with white lithium crap. It gets hard, then there is no grease. then the bearing craps out. If you use the specified grease, or moly grease, and adjust them reasonably close to spec, they run a LONG time. I have had to replace rear axle bearings. The right one on each 124 wagon, and both on my 66 110.110.10 On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. 15K?!? What kind of Benz are we talking about here again? I've never done wheel bearings on any of my 124s and 126s. Always figured I would just wait for them to get noisy. Now sitting here biting my nails with the mental picture of a wheel flying off on the highway... ;) 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
Re: [MBZ] *sigh*
WILTON wrote: SNOWED?%! ; It got down to 60 and rained last night here. I think it hit 84 yesterday afternoon. Tonight it'll be in the 20s. 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Depends on desired result. -- Pete Arnold 32° ‹(•¿•)› There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games. - Ernest Hemingway On 4/16/2010 9:36 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: What would be the BEST oil to use then? --R On 4/16/2010 9:31 AM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: Soot = Carbon Carbon = Lubricant so Soot = lubricant F-soot is 100% ok as long as it doesn't exceed the oil makers requirements. This is an oil thread in disguise. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! On 4/16/2010 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I dunno if its true but I could believe it. The black is supposed to be soot and the TP filter is supposed to remove soot... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:35:57 -0400 From: Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID:m1y6go9ihu@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. Allan ___ 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Dunno about 124 and 126 but on a 123 if they're noisy you need NEW bearings. Repacking them will help to prevent needing new ones. My 201 never did get noisy before the bearings catastrophically failed. Fortunately MB brake design means the wheel doesn't fall off. -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:55:16 -0700 From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID: p2sf7b6bd1a1004160655y68e8dc78ob512e9ae4133b...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. ?I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. 15K?!? What kind of Benz are we talking about here again? I've never done wheel bearings on any of my 124s and 126s. Always figured I would just wait for them to get noisy. Now sitting here biting my nails with the mental picture of a wheel flying off on the highway... ;) 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] *sigh*
Yeah you know, white stuff that falls from the sky... Last week it was 90 this week it snows. Normal New England weather. Keeps you guessing. -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:30:40 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Message-ID: 5a1e9133a3d74d1691f19600cfb78...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original SNOWED?%! ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] *sigh* The rear windshield on my '83 240D has a leaky seal. Its been like that forever, I just make sure the trunk drains are clear... The front windshield seal is apparently not of terrific quality because although its not real old it likes to leak around the bottom of the glass. Every couple years I seal it down and apparently it needs doing again. We've had a run of nice weather so I've been leaving the windows open a little during the day so the car can dry out. Well last night I forgot and left 'em open all night and it rained/snowed... DRAT! -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] *sigh*
Right-we didn't have snow in southern RI but I had to scrape frost off the 240D yesterday. Two weeks ago we had floods. 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: Friday, April 16, 2010 2:06 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Yeah you know, white stuff that falls from the sky... Last week it was 90 this week it snows. Normal New England weather. Keeps you guessing. -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:30:40 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Message-ID: 5a1e9133a3d74d1691f19600cfb78...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original SNOWED?%! ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] *sigh* The rear windshield on my '83 240D has a leaky seal. Its been like that forever, I just make sure the trunk drains are clear... The front windshield seal is apparently not of terrific quality because although its not real old it likes to leak around the bottom of the glass. Every couple years I seal it down and apparently it needs doing again. We've had a run of nice weather so I've been leaving the windows open a little during the day so the car can dry out. Well last night I forgot and left 'em open all night and it rained/snowed... DRAT! -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 ___ 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] Rusty's in the hospital
I just got off the phone with Rick at BuyMBParts. He said Rusty had a bad sinus infection and ended up in the hospital. He had no more information. 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] Rusty's in the hospital
that sucks. Who the heck is Rick? Craig McCluskey wrote: I just got off the phone with Rick at BuyMBParts. He said Rusty had a bad sinus infection and ended up in the hospital. He had no more information. 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 -- 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] *sigh*
Welcome to global warming! Glad to hear you are enjoying a heat wave! SNOWED?%! ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] *sigh* The rear windshield on my '83 240D has a leaky seal. Its been like that forever, I just make sure the trunk drains are clear... The front windshield seal is apparently not of terrific quality because although its not real old it likes to leak around the bottom of the glass. Every couple years I seal it down and apparently it needs doing again. We've had a run of nice weather so I've been leaving the windows open a little during the day so the car can dry out. Well last night I forgot and left 'em open all night and it rained/snowed... DRAT! -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 ___ 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] Rusty's in the hospital
On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:58:42 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: that sucks. Who the heck is Rick? Somebody that was helping out by filling in. When I mentioned I was working on a '94 E420, he seemed familiar with it. 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] Rusty's in the hospital
Get well soon Rusty. Seems to be that time of year where a lot of being hit with sinus problems. Saw my bank manager today, and she could hardly keep her head up off her desk! Ed 300E On 16 April 2010 15:53, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I just got off the phone with Rick at BuyMBParts. He said Rusty had a bad sinus infection and ended up in the hospital. He had no more information. 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] *sigh*
Yes, I'm familiar with it - too familiar; Lincoln, NE, 3 yrs, MI UP 4 yrs, Greenland 1 yr, CA Sierras and San Gabriels - even here (Eastern NC) , but luckily only occasionally here and short-lived. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Yeah you know, white stuff that falls from the sky... Last week it was 90 this week it snows. Normal New England weather. Keeps you guessing. -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:30:40 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Message-ID: 5a1e9133a3d74d1691f19600cfb78...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original SNOWED?%! ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] *sigh* The rear windshield on my '83 240D has a leaky seal. Its been like that forever, I just make sure the trunk drains are clear... The front windshield seal is apparently not of terrific quality because although its not real old it likes to leak around the bottom of the glass. Every couple years I seal it down and apparently it needs doing again. We've had a run of nice weather so I've been leaving the windows open a little during the day so the car can dry out. Well last night I forgot and left 'em open all night and it rained/snowed... DRAT! -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 ___ 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] Rusty's in the hospital
well thats a good sign, if would have asked what that was, I would have be scared. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:58:42 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: that sucks. Who the heck is Rick? Somebody that was helping out by filling in. When I mentioned I was working on a '94 E420, he seemed familiar with it. 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 -- 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] Rusty's in the hospital
Was she sad/depressed over your large cash withdrawal? ; Wilton - Original Message - From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty's in the hospital Get well soon Rusty. Seems to be that time of year where a lot of being hit with sinus problems. Saw my bank manager today, and she could hardly keep her head up off her desk! Ed 300E On 16 April 2010 15:53, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I just got off the phone with Rick at BuyMBParts. He said Rusty had a bad sinus infection and ended up in the hospital. He had no more information. 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 ___ 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue
Just as long as you aren't thinking or speaking in a lousy fake Scottish/Irish accent... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 16, 2010, at 9:06, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Five minutes of sitting here trying to think up a dipstick joke and all I can think of is the picture of Wilton with the clock he built. With that in my mind theres just no way to make that kind of joke... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:49:32 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue Message-ID: bafb3e499b534262a8e173fc7d657...@wiltonpc Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original There is ALWAYS black oil on my dipsticks, and I plan and hope to keep that way. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue On Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:16:41 -0400 Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: Added a little over a gallon of Rotella and now there is *black* oil on the dipstick. For the newly-initiated-into-diesels, the oil turns pitch black almost immediately after it is changed. 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Diamonds=carbon; diamonds should then lubricate... Speaking of carbon, coal is carbon and so are diamonds... Give swmbo a coal ring and explain that it's all carbon... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 16, 2010, at 9:31, Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Soot = Carbon Carbon = Lubricant so Soot = lubricant F-soot is 100% ok as long as it doesn't exceed the oil makers requirements. This is an oil thread in disguise. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! On 4/16/2010 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I dunno if its true but I could believe it. The black is supposed to be soot and the TP filter is supposed to remove soot... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:35:57 -0400 From: Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID:m1y6go9ihu@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. Allan ___ 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
M1 turbo diesel, or whatever is equivalent... That and the formula m have the high zddp (1200?) levels that our old models like to see... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 16, 2010, at 9:36, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What would be the BEST oil to use then? --R On 4/16/2010 9:31 AM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: Soot = Carbon Carbon = Lubricant so Soot = lubricant F-soot is 100% ok as long as it doesn't exceed the oil makers requirements. This is an oil thread in disguise. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! On 4/16/2010 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I dunno if its true but I could believe it. The black is supposed to be soot and the TP filter is supposed to remove soot... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:35:57 -0400 From: Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID:m1y6go9ihu@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. Allan ___ 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now wheelbearings
On non Mercedes I have used drydene (now the heavy duty lubes division of castrol) pyroplex in either the red or blue varieties... The blue is REALLY neat/good stuff since it seems to adhere to metal even better when water enters the picture than it does in air... It might be good monowiper lube... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 16, 2010, at 10:31, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: They were probably to be repacked at each E service. I put over 230K on my first SDL, and never popped off a hubcap to look at the grease. That introduces dirt anyway. It had over 400k on it when it went to okieacres rest home. The only times i have seen wheel bearing problems is when the OE grease was replaced with white lithium crap. It gets hard, then there is no grease. then the bearing craps out. If you use the specified grease, or moly grease, and adjust them reasonably close to spec, they run a LONG time. I have had to replace rear axle bearings. The right one on each 124 wagon, and both on my 66 110.110.10 On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. 15K?!? What kind of Benz are we talking about here again? I've never done wheel bearings on any of my 124s and 126s. Always figured I would just wait for them to get noisy. Now sitting here biting my nails with the mental picture of a wheel flying off on the highway... ;) 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
Re: [MBZ] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.....and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350
I would jump on this - the roll up cargo cover was a $1000 option when new. I tried for years to find one when I had a 123 wagon Dan --- On Fri, 4/16/10, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: [MBZ] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 9:37 AM http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1694687648.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 ___ 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] Rusty's in the hospital
Gash. Hope he gets better soon. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 16, 2010, at 15:53, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I just got off the phone with Rick at BuyMBParts. He said Rusty had a bad sinus infection and ended up in the hospital. He had no more information. 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] 140 2 tone seats?
Did 140's ever come in 2 tone seats? I am looking at this car and have never seen seats like this. I also notice its a 500 but has zebrano wood, the buttons for the heated seats, ASR, and power rear head rests is missing. My thought on that is that at some point somebody replaced the cracked burl with this and it did not have the holes for the other buttons so they are just loose behind the dash or something. http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcccsDlId=csDgId=listingId=40158114listingRecNum=24criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26alMdId%3D21906%26mkId%3D20028%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D21906%26rd%3D500%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId-pseudoYear%26zc%3D74019%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26yrMn%3D1992%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26yrMx%3D1999%26alMkId%3D20028%26rpp%3D250%26feedSegId%3D28705aff=national -- 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] Rusty's in the hospital
I hope they replace his fuses too. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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] 140 2 tone seats?
Yes, some of the V12s. Ed 300E On 16 April 2010 17:04, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Did 140's ever come in 2 tone seats? I am looking at this car and have never seen seats like this. I also notice its a 500 but has zebrano wood, the buttons for the heated seats, ASR, and power rear head rests is missing. My thought on that is that at some point somebody replaced the cracked burl with this and it did not have the holes for the other buttons so they are just loose behind the dash or something. http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcccsDlId=csDgId=listingId=40158114listingRecNum=24criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26alMdId%3D21906%26mkId%3D20028%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D21906%26rd%3D500%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId-pseudoYear%26zc%3D74019%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26yrMn%3D1992%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26yrMx%3D1999%26alMkId%3D20028%26rpp%3D250%26feedSegId%3D28705aff=national -- 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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Oh look, he took the bait! --R On 4/16/2010 4:46 PM, John Reames wrote: M1 turbo diesel, or whatever is equivalent... That and the formula m have the high zddp (1200?) levels that our old models like to see... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 16, 2010, at 9:36, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What would be the BEST oil to use then? --R On 4/16/2010 9:31 AM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: Soot = Carbon Carbon = Lubricant so Soot = lubricant F-soot is 100% ok as long as it doesn't exceed the oil makers requirements. This is an oil thread in disguise. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! On 4/16/2010 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I dunno if its true but I could believe it. The black is supposed to be soot and the TP filter is supposed to remove soot... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:35:57 -0400 From: Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID:m1y6go9ihu@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. Allan ___ 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] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.....and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350
It would probably double the value of my TD, so not really something I need. --R On 4/16/2010 4:54 PM, LWB250 wrote: I would jump on this - the roll up cargo cover was a $1000 option when new. I tried for years to find one when I had a 123 wagon Dan --- On Fri, 4/16/10, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: [MBZ] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 9:37 AM http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1694687648.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 ___ 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] Rusty's in the hospital
ALL his FUSES --R On 4/16/2010 5:09 PM, Kevin Kraly wrote: I hope they replace his fuses too. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ 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] Rusty's in the hospital GET WELL SOON!
Don't know why, but as I get older allergies affect me more and more - each year the pollen mold seems to make me feel worse and worse. When my sinuses get filled it bad but *nothing* compared to a sinus infection. It's up there with kidney stones - not quite as bad as K. stones but bad just the same. Has Ruty u You're in your Prayers Rusty! Feel better soon! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 4:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty's in the hospital Get well soon Rusty. Seems to be that time of year where a lot of being hit with sinus problems. Saw my bank manager today, and she could hardly keep her head up off her desk! Ed 300E On 16 April 2010 15:53, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I just got off the phone with Rick at BuyMBParts. He said Rusty had a bad sinus infection and ended up in the hospital. He had no more information. 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 ___ 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] 140 2 tone seats?
Yea, I know they do, but the pattern of the leather is different, as in, it has a slightly darker shade around the edges, and the middle is usually lighter. But this has the same pattern of leather, but just 2 tones. Here is what I am talking about with the 600's. Maybe there were some 2 tone 600s with the same leather pattern. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=ucar_id=264076620dealer_id=583172car_year=1995rdm=1271455735620lastStartYear=1981model=600SELnum_records=25systime=make3=make2=MBhighlightFirstMakeModel=start_year=1992keywordsfyc=keywordsrep=engine=certified=body_code=0fuel=awsp=falsesearch_type=bothdistance=0marketZipError=falsemodel2=S600search_lang=ensownerid=5255showZipError=nmake=MBkeywords_display=color=page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchformmin_price=drive=default_sort=priceASCseller_type=bmax_mileage=style_flag=1sort_type=priceASCaddress=74019advanced=yend_year=1999doors=transmission=max_price=cardist=570standard=false E M wrote: Yes, some of the V12s. Ed 300E On 16 April 2010 17:04, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Did 140's ever come in 2 tone seats? I am looking at this car and have never seen seats like this. I also notice its a 500 but has zebrano wood, the buttons for the heated seats, ASR, and power rear head rests is missing. My thought on that is that at some point somebody replaced the cracked burl with this and it did not have the holes for the other buttons so they are just loose behind the dash or something. http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcccsDlId=csDgId=listingId=40158114listingRecNum=24criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26alMdId%3D21906%26mkId%3D20028%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D21906%26rd%3D500%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId-pseudoYear%26zc%3D74019%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26yrMn%3D1992%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26yrMx%3D1999%26alMkId%3D20028%26rpp%3D250%26feedSegId%3D28705aff=national -- 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 -- 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] *sigh*
Time for new gaskets and proper repair of the body lip. They should not, in fact, leak at all. 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] 140 2 tone seats?
You probably know a lot more about W140s than I do, but those rims look like the style I've only seen on Euro W140s, along with the front turn signals. I know the W126 had a different seat pattern than on the cars here, so perhaps there are slight variations between US and Euro S140s too? I know some of the leather on 600s was also available as an option here in Canada on the 500s, as I've seen a 500 with a full 600 interior, alcaltera roof lining, and stitched leather dash. Personally, I never cared for the two tone leather on the 600s. Can't remember, was it standard on the early, or later models? I know the early models had a bit more power too. Ed 300E On 16 April 2010 18:11, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Yea, I know they do, but the pattern of the leather is different, as in, it has a slightly darker shade around the edges, and the middle is usually lighter. But this has the same pattern of leather, but just 2 tones. Here is what I am talking about with the 600's. Maybe there were some 2 tone 600s with the same leather pattern. http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=ucar_id=264076620dealer_id=583172car_year=1995rdm=1271455735620lastStartYear=1981model=600SELnum_records=25systime=make3=make2=MBhighlightFirstMakeModel=start_year=1992keywordsfyc=keywordsrep=engine=certified=body_code=0fuel=awsp=falsesearch_type=bothdistance=0marketZipError=falsemodel2=S600search_lang=ensownerid=5255showZipError=nmake=MBkeywords_display=color=page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchformmin_price=drive=default_sort=priceASCseller_type=bmax_mileage=style_flag=1sort_type=priceASCaddress=74019advanced=yend_year=1999doors=transmission=max_price=cardist=570standard=false E M wrote: Yes, some of the V12s. Ed 300E On 16 April 2010 17:04, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Did 140's ever come in 2 tone seats? I am looking at this car and have never seen seats like this. I also notice its a 500 but has zebrano wood, the buttons for the heated seats, ASR, and power rear head rests is missing. My thought on that is that at some point somebody replaced the cracked burl with this and it did not have the holes for the other buttons so they are just loose behind the dash or something. http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail.jsp?tracktype=usedcccsDlId=csDgId=listingId=40158114listingRecNum=24criteria=sf1Dir%3DDESC%26alMdId%3D21906%26mkId%3D20028%26stkTyp%3DU%26mdId%3D21906%26rd%3D500%26crSrtFlds%3DstkTypId-feedSegId-mkId-mdId-pseudoYear%26zc%3D74019%26rn%3D0%26PMmt%3D1-1-0%26stkTypId%3D28881%26sf2Dir%3DASC%26sf1Nm%3Dprice%26yrMn%3D1992%26sf2Nm%3Dmiles%26yrMx%3D1999%26alMkId%3D20028%26rpp%3D250%26feedSegId%3D28705aff=national -- 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 -- 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] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.....and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350
Heck, I would just pull a Kaleb, buy them and turn around and put them on eBay. People still pay stupid money for these. Dan --- On Fri, 4/16/10, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:22 PM It would probably double the value of my TD, so not really something I need. --R On 4/16/2010 4:54 PM, LWB250 wrote: I would jump on this - the roll up cargo cover was a $1000 option when new. I tried for years to find one when I had a 123 wagon Dan --- On Fri, 4/16/10, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: [MBZ] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 9:37 AM http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1694687648.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 ___ 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] I'm Not Sure Why, But....
I want one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvFrqwOyeZw 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
[MBZ] OT Blue Angels
The Blue Angels are in town (Charleston) for shows this weekend, and were practicing today and yesterday. I was driving by the airport this afternoon and their C-130 took off and made several passes over the flight zone, I guess to check things out. I was headed over to a house that sits on the harbor and looks out where they will put on the show. As I was pulling into the driveway the C-130 made a VERY low pass at about a 30deg right bank over the house, probably not more than 200ft high if that. I didn't look quickly enough to see the pilot, but I'm sure I could have recognized him/her. OK that was cool. I got to the house, and in a few minutes here they came. They practiced for about an hour, made several low passes over the house (individual aircraft as well as formations of 4 and 6) headed out into and from the harbor as they did their thing. One coming over headed to the harbor lit reheat and popped smoke just over the house WHAM!!! at maybe 2-300ft and started pulling up into a vertical rolling climb, while the other 3 were coming from the other compass points. OH WOW!!! I so wanted to be in one of those planes...I could have introduced myself to the pilots though, they were just right there... Anyway, headed back to watch a show tomorrow, should be awesome. Weather is totally gorgeous and clear too. --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] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
Well it was either that or slashing you behind the knees with a dipstick... ;) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 16, 2010, at 17:21, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Oh look, he took the bait! --R On 4/16/2010 4:46 PM, John Reames wrote: M1 turbo diesel, or whatever is equivalent... That and the formula m have the high zddp (1200?) levels that our old models like to see... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 16, 2010, at 9:36, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: What would be the BEST oil to use then? --R On 4/16/2010 9:31 AM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: Soot = Carbon Carbon = Lubricant so Soot = lubricant F-soot is 100% ok as long as it doesn't exceed the oil makers requirements. This is an oil thread in disguise. -- Pete Arnold ‹(•¿•)› My Mind Not Only Wanders, Sometimes it Leaves Completely! On 4/16/2010 9:20 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: I dunno if its true but I could believe it. The black is supposed to be soot and the TP filter is supposed to remove soot... -Curt Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 23:35:57 -0400 From: Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue,now cleaningcrud from tanks Message-ID:m1y6go9ihu@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Black oil is normal, it'll ALWAYS be like that. 2 seconds after you put in fresh honey colored oil it'll be black as night, nothing to worry about. IIRC, a long time ago there was someone on the list who had a toilet-paper bypass filter and he claimed his oil was not black. Allan ___ 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
[MBZ] Maintenance intervals, was Re: Ed's new ride, was 240D Transmission issue, now cleaningcrud from tanks
On Sat, Apr 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Tim C. bb...@crone.us wrote: You should also do bearings I believe, if you don't have maintenance history. I haven't done mine yet but I think they are due every 15k. 15K?!? What kind of Benz are we talking about here again? I've never done wheel bearings on any of my 124s and 126s. Always figured I would just wait for them to get noisy. MB maintenance book for my '74 240D says 30k, so I was 100% off anyway. I assume the maintenance is the same for at least the early 123s but who knows about later. It also says 180 - rear axle at 3k, can that be right? Or is that just to check the fluid and it's changed with the trans at 30k? Anyway I should probably scan in the whole book, the stickers are starting to fall out. I just noticed the intervals are at 3/7/10, that was a good idea. :) Now sitting here biting my nails with the mental picture of a wheel flying off on the highway... ;) Surely there'd be some warning, like the awful sinking feeling you'd get as you heard it grinding itself out... :) -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
Re: [MBZ] Rusty's in the hospital GET WELL SOON!
Strangely as I get older my allergies effect me less... I had a sinus infection once, fortunately it was caught before it was dangerous. Get well soon Rusty! -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:46:12 -0400 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rusty's in the hospital GET WELL SOON! Message-ID: d2f2965af786473b9f10897535b79...@laptop Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Don't know why, but as I get older allergies affect me more and more - each year the pollen mold seems to make me feel worse and worse. When my sinuses get filled it bad but *nothing* compared to a sinus infection. It's up there with kidney stones - not quite as bad as K. stones but bad just the same. Has Ruty u You're in your Prayers Rusty! Feel better soon! LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net ___ 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] *sigh*
Nice idea, but not on a $400 car. I'll just keep driving it until something major fails at which point I get a new car. I drive 110 miles a day, I hate to have a nice car because I'll just ruin it. Having a lousy car is kind of nice, every time I fix something thats been broken for awhile I actually make the car more valuable... A good seal on the front would fix the leak I think (it leaks at the glass not the metal) but the last one cost me $200... -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 17:19:39 -0500 From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Message-ID: f69cea8a-39cf-495c-bbb8-eceed85af...@earthlink.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Time for new gaskets and proper repair of the body lip. They should not, in fact, leak at all. 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] *sigh*
It will last a decade longer without the floor being wet and rusting away. 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 Blue Angels
We were walking on the beach at Kailua one day, and all the sudden the Thunderbirds were flashing over us, from inland over the beach and then over water. They proceeded to practice the whole airshow, just for us. The airshow was the next day at Hickam. It is an awesome thing. (in the true sense of the word) Some of their passes were low and slow enough we could see them, and I am sure they saw my jaw laying on the sand and the drool running out of my mouth! They were really close to the Marine Corps Air Station, and I am sure that was not an oversight by the air force brass. A lot of our friends were USMC pilots and brass. But the show was spectacular! When they hit the afterburner, it is spectacular! This winter we have been watching some of the big cargo planes fly over, and sometimes they are really low. I am sure Rich had a great show! The Blue Angels are in town (Charleston) for shows this weekend, and were practicing today and yesterday. I was driving by the airport this afternoon and their C-130 took off and made several passes over the flight zone, I guess to check things out. I was headed over to a house that sits on the harbor and looks out where they will put on the show. As I was pulling into the driveway the C-130 made a VERY low pass at about a 30deg right bank over the house, probably not more than 200ft high if that. I didn't look quickly enough to see the pilot, but I'm sure I could have recognized him/her. OK that was cool. I got to the house, and in a few minutes here they came. They practiced for about an hour, made several low passes over the house (individual aircraft as well as formations of 4 and 6) headed out into and from the harbor as they did their thing. One coming over headed to the harbor lit reheat and popped smoke just over the house WHAM!!! at maybe 2-300ft and started pulling up into a vertical rolling climb, while the other 3 were coming from the other compass points. OH WOW!!! I so wanted to be in one of those planes...I could have introduced myself to the pilots though, they were just right there... Anyway, headed back to watch a show tomorrow, should be awesome. Weather is totally gorgeous and clear too. --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 ___ 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] I'm Not Sure Why, But....
The Red cameras are cool but 5k is a marketing thing, theres no way to edit it... Thats a show reel, it appears to have been taken at NAB 2010 which wrapped yesterday. Typically when the Red people say 1-2 months they mean 6-8 months. If they say 6 months it could be 2 years... They make amazing stuff though. -Curt Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:32:47 -0700 (PDT) From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Banned ban...@okiebenz.com, Okie Benz mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] I'm Not Sure Why, But Message-ID: 695052.22167...@web65703.mail.ac4.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I want one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvFrqwOyeZw 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
[MBZ] Is this a plague or what? Stupid sway bar mounts....
My cars seem to have a disease lately -- fractured sway bar mounts. I just put one from PeachParts on the 300D a couple months ago, and the blasted thing broke today on the way to work. I'd used one off the wrecked car already (left side), and that one was only a year or two old then! That's two on that car in six months, and a couple weeks ago my mother was complaining about noises from the front on her car, and sure enough it was the sway bar mount. What is it with these things? Very annoying, they are a pain to change and I don't think I should have to replace them so often! 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] $250 300SE
I rebuild computer for a hobby. I would not jump into an engine change. Each of has his/her talents and limitations. I recognize mine. On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 8:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: it comes with a good engine, just do the swap. Wonko the Sane wrote: Uh = first read, might have to look into that; real close. No = second read, dead engine, never mind. -- 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 -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ 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 Blue Angels
Not to throw a damp blanket over the hype, but the Blue Angels are doing nothing more than Flight School 101 maneuvers -- but in very expensive jets. Very good show, lots of wow factor, but not doing anything anyone with a jet license can't do. I tend to think that Blue Angels pilots are just guys who are picked by the old-boys network to maybe an an admiral someday. Sorry, folks, went to the same school as they did. On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 7:58 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: We were walking on the beach at Kailua one day, and all the sudden the Thunderbirds were flashing over us, from inland over the beach and then over water. They proceeded to practice the whole airshow, just for us. The airshow was the next day at Hickam. It is an awesome thing. (in the true sense of the word) Some of their passes were low and slow enough we could see them, and I am sure they saw my jaw laying on the sand and the drool running out of my mouth! They were really close to the Marine Corps Air Station, and I am sure that was not an oversight by the air force brass. A lot of our friends were USMC pilots and brass. But the show was spectacular! When they hit the afterburner, it is spectacular! This winter we have been watching some of the big cargo planes fly over, and sometimes they are really low. I am sure Rich had a great show! The Blue Angels are in town (Charleston) for shows this weekend, and were practicing today and yesterday. I was driving by the airport this afternoon and their C-130 took off and made several passes over the flight zone, I guess to check things out. I was headed over to a house that sits on the harbor and looks out where they will put on the show. As I was pulling into the driveway the C-130 made a VERY low pass at about a 30deg right bank over the house, probably not more than 200ft high if that. I didn't look quickly enough to see the pilot, but I'm sure I could have recognized him/her. OK that was cool. I got to the house, and in a few minutes here they came. They practiced for about an hour, made several low passes over the house (individual aircraft as well as formations of 4 and 6) headed out into and from the harbor as they did their thing. One coming over headed to the harbor lit reheat and popped smoke just over the house WHAM!!! at maybe 2-300ft and started pulling up into a vertical rolling climb, while the other 3 were coming from the other compass points. OH WOW!!! I so wanted to be in one of those planes...I could have introduced myself to the pilots though, they were just right there... Anyway, headed back to watch a show tomorrow, should be awesome. Weather is totally gorgeous and clear too. --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 ___ 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 -- When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers. -- Oscar Wilde ___ 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] A/B-26
There I was having a stylishly late breakfast when I heard what sounded like round engines, getting closer. I hustled out onto the deck and to what did my wondering eyes should appear was an A-26, northbound at about 1500 ft. You can hear those two R-2800s a long way off. it's probably visiting the Museum of Flight this week. http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=91 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] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.....and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350
I know they used to but I dont know about anymore though. LWB250 wrote: Heck, I would just pull a Kaleb, buy them and turn around and put them on eBay. People still pay stupid money for these. Dan --- On Fri, 4/16/10, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:22 PM It would probably double the value of my TD, so not really something I need. --R On 4/16/2010 4:54 PM, LWB250 wrote: I would jump on this - the roll up cargo cover was a $1000 option when new. I tried for years to find one when I had a 123 wagon Dan --- On Fri, 4/16/10, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: From: Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: [MBZ] RARE Mercedes Wagon W123 Roof Rack Bars.and Luggage Cover/Dog Gate - $350 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 9:37 AM http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1694687648.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 ___ 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 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.801 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2814 - Release Date: 04/16/10 01:31:00 -- 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 Blue Angels
oookkk Wonko the Sane wrote: Not to throw a damp blanket over the hype, but the Blue Angels are doing nothing more than Flight School 101 maneuvers -- but in very expensive jets. Very good show, lots of wow factor, but not doing anything anyone with a jet license can't do. I tend to think that Blue Angels pilots are just guys who are picked by the old-boys network to maybe an an admiral someday. Sorry, folks, went to the same school as they did. -- 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
[MBZ] The E420. Again.
Well, things have slowed down to a mild roar here, income taxes are mostly done (waiting for our accountant who filed for an extension), the weather has warmed up, and I had today off. So, with all of that and the possibility of a move coming up, I thought I'd get back to work on the '94 E420 I bought from Kaleb. Having with great difficulty, but successfully, removed the power steering pump, I started to work on that problem. Since it has had Mobil 1 ATF in it and since things are hard to get to with the power steering pump in, now is the best time to replace the hoses between the pump and the power steering box and that is the right thing to do. I previously got the hoses from Rusty so they are on hand. I went back to Steve Nervig's index for the W124 CD files I got from John Robbins and looked for inspiration. The best information I could see was to remove the exhaust crossover pipe that connects to the left cylinder bank and then remove the heat shield between the left manifold and the steering box. I disconnected the right end of the crossover pipe and then proceeded to scope out the left end. I discovered that, not only are the pipe to manifold bolts tight, there are nuts on the top ends of the bolts. I have attached some pictures of the situation. Picture 1 (E420.left.exh.manifold.conn.jpg) shows from the bottom the flange and two bolts that join the left end of the crossover pipe to the left manifold. Picture 2 (E420.PS.Box.Hi.Press.Conn.jpg), also from the bottom, shows the banjo fitting that attaches the high pressure line to the steering box. This is what needs to come off (and go back in with new crush washers!) to replace the high pressure line. Picture 3 (E420.PS.Box+Heat.Shield.jpg), shows the view a little behind Picture 2 of the power steering box and heat shield. Picture 4 (E420.Heat.Shield.Front.Bolt.jpg), from the top, shows the bolt that holds the front end of the heat shield on. It's REAL EASY to get to. Picture 5 (E420.Heat.Shield.Rear.Bolts.jpg), also from the top, shows the two bolts that hold the rear end of the heat shield on. Actually, I'm not sure what is there. They don't really look like nuts on bolts. In addition, finding the other ends of those two fasteners seems like quite a challenge itself. As I told Shirley, This car is impossible! Like Loren, I'm crying, Uncle! I'm going to put the car back together without replacing the hoses (which I paid a pretty penny for and eventhough that's the right thing to do). Craig -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: E420.left.exh.manifold.conn.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 140878 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100416/5cd20685/attachment.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: E420.PS.Box.Hi.Press.Conn.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 178330 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100416/5cd20685/attachment-0001.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: E420.PS.Box+Heat.Shield.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 173574 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100416/5cd20685/attachment-0002.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: E420.Heat.Shield.Front.Bolt.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 138991 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100416/5cd20685/attachment-0003.jpg -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: E420.Heat.Shield.Rear.Bolts.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 149206 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20100416/5cd20685/attachment-0004.jpg ___ 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] A/B-26
When I lived in Houston occasionally I would hear that same kind of growl, and say Beech D-18 and look up around, and in a few seconds a Beech D-18 would appear overhead. Things like that sorta work their way into your brain at some reptilian level. --R On 4/16/2010 10:36 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: There I was having a stylishly late breakfast when I heard what sounded like round engines, getting closer. I hustled out onto the deck and to what did my wondering eyes should appear was an A-26, northbound at about 1500 ft. You can hear those two R-2800s a long way off. it's probably visiting the Museum of Flight this week. http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=91 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] OT Blue Angels
I never saw anything like that at Flight school 101. I will grant that experienced fighter pilots can do the maneuvers. Most of the time they are not allowed to do them anywhere near civilians. It still is exciting to see the practice, more so than the real show. The guy in Pensecola with the brass (was in charge or the Angels for a few years) said they take planes that are no longer suitable for military service, and strip them for the Blue Angels. Like planes that landed too hard. Yes, they were expensive, but after they have been pranged, they are not worth so much. Not to throw a damp blanket over the hype, but the Blue Angels are doing nothing more than Flight School 101 maneuvers -- but in very expensive jets. Very good show, lots of wow factor, but not doing anything anyone with a jet license can't do. I tend to think that Blue Angels pilots are just guys who are picked by the old-boys network to maybe an an admiral someday. Sorry, folks, went to the same school as they did. ___ 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 Blue Angels
Nice buzz kill there Lt. I guess this guy is just another FS 101 airplane driver http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/apr/16/view-from-above/ Methinks someone might be a tad bit jealous? --R On 4/16/2010 10:32 PM, Wonko the Sane wrote: Not to throw a damp blanket over the hype, but the Blue Angels are doing nothing more than Flight School 101 maneuvers -- but in very expensive jets. Very good show, lots of wow factor, but not doing anything anyone with a jet license can't do. I tend to think that Blue Angels pilots are just guys who are picked by the old-boys network to maybe an an admiral someday. Sorry, folks, went to the same school as they did. On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 7:58 PM, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: We were walking on the beach at Kailua one day, and all the sudden the Thunderbirds were flashing over us, from inland over the beach and then over water. They proceeded to practice the whole airshow, just for us. The airshow was the next day at Hickam. It is an awesome thing. (in the true sense of the word) Some of their passes were low and slow enough we could see them, and I am sure they saw my jaw laying on the sand and the drool running out of my mouth! They were really close to the Marine Corps Air Station, and I am sure that was not an oversight by the air force brass. A lot of our friends were USMC pilots and brass. But the show was spectacular! When they hit the afterburner, it is spectacular! This winter we have been watching some of the big cargo planes fly over, and sometimes they are really low. I am sure Rich had a great show! The Blue Angels are in town (Charleston) for shows this weekend, and were practicing today and yesterday. I was driving by the airport this afternoon and their C-130 took off and made several passes over the flight zone, I guess to check things out. I was headed over to a house that sits on the harbor and looks out where they will put on the show. As I was pulling into the driveway the C-130 made a VERY low pass at about a 30deg right bank over the house, probably not more than 200ft high if that. I didn't look quickly enough to see the pilot, but I'm sure I could have recognized him/her. OK that was cool. I got to the house, and in a few minutes here they came. They practiced for about an hour, made several low passes over the house (individual aircraft as well as formations of 4 and 6) headed out into and from the harbor as they did their thing. One coming over headed to the harbor lit reheat and popped smoke just over the house WHAM!!! at maybe 2-300ft and started pulling up into a vertical rolling climb, while the other 3 were coming from the other compass points. OH WOW!!! I so wanted to be in one of those planes...I could have introduced myself to the pilots though, they were just right there... Anyway, headed back to watch a show tomorrow, should be awesome. Weather is totally gorgeous and clear too. --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 ___ 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] A/B-26
I spent the summer of '68 in the English Northlands. One older lady there started talking about the war and one of the things she told me was that they could tell the difference between the German aircraft because the engines had a high pitch whine while the American planes had a low rumble. They never had to look, they could tell by the sound. There I was having a stylishly late breakfast when I heard what sounded like round engines, getting closer. I hustled out onto the deck and to what did my wondering eyes should appear was an A-26, northbound at about 1500 ft. You can hear those two R-2800s a long way off. it's probably visiting the Museum of Flight this week. http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=91 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] A/B-26
When I was a kid, I loved going to McCormick place (Chicago), because from there I could see Meggs Field on the lake. Meggs field was Beech 18 city. It was fun to watch them take off and land. They sure were a workhorse. When I lived in Houston occasionally I would hear that same kind of growl, and say Beech D-18 and look up around, and in a few seconds a Beech D-18 would appear overhead. Things like that sorta work their way into your brain at some reptilian level. --R On 4/16/2010 10:36 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: There I was having a stylishly late breakfast when I heard what sounded like round engines, getting closer. I hustled out onto the deck and to what did my wondering eyes should appear was an A-26, northbound at about 1500 ft. You can hear those two R-2800s a long way off. it's probably visiting the Museum of Flight this week. http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=91 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
Re: [MBZ] A/B-26
I worked a coupla summers at the local airfield at a FBO, there was a guy there (he was like 6'8 and probably weighed 350lb -- he was absolutely huge, and had a little tiny wife who barely made 5', she would often ride with him. He had to sorta pour himself into the left seat) who had a D-18, or flew it for someone else, hauling the mail overnight. He would leave most evenings 8 or 9PM, get back the next morning 5 or 6AM. When I was working I got to oil and fuel the plane. He would say, Check the fuel and fill the oil. I would take a 5 gal can of oil up the wing and usually pour 2-3 gal into each engine, sometimes more. It was loads of fun, esp since the previous 2-3 gal seemed to be coating the wing by the engine. It was even more fun in the rain, water on the oil on the wing, me and a 5gal can of oil on a wing at about 30deg slope, trying to stay upright enough to lift the can and pour it in the little oil fill hole and keep the rain out of the funnel... It was harder to do from a ladder behind the props at the front of the wing and engine, but sometimes that was the only way to get to the filler unless I wanted to wash the wing first so I could get some traction. I think most of the oil got ejected in the first 10 seconds after starting the beasts, in clouds of black and white smoke. --R On 4/17/2010 12:34 AM, Dieselhead wrote: When I was a kid, I loved going to McCormick place (Chicago), because from there I could see Meggs Field on the lake. Meggs field was Beech 18 city. It was fun to watch them take off and land. They sure were a workhorse. When I lived in Houston occasionally I would hear that same kind of growl, and say Beech D-18 and look up around, and in a few seconds a Beech D-18 would appear overhead. Things like that sorta work their way into your brain at some reptilian level. --R On 4/16/2010 10:36 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: There I was having a stylishly late breakfast when I heard what sounded like round engines, getting closer. I hustled out onto the deck and to what did my wondering eyes should appear was an A-26, northbound at about 1500 ft. You can hear those two R-2800s a long way off. it's probably visiting the Museum of Flight this week. http://www.militaryfactory.com/aircraft/detail.asp?aircraft_id=91 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 ___ 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
