Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[G Mann]

Some time ago I solved that problem by making a set of drive up ramps using
2X12 lumber and 4x4's in short lengths as spacers [laid the 4x4x12 pieces
at 12 in. intervals and spiked it all together]. The end result was a drive
on ramp that elevated the entire car about 2 ft. I put a big block at the
end to keep from driving forward to far and set the slope so I could drive
up easily on the approach end. I put 4x4 posts in the ground to keep the
ramps from twisting out of position and it was all pretty safe and solid.
After the first time using it, I laid bricks in sand between the ramps and
could actually work off a creeper with room to spare.
It worked well until I moved and the new owner used it for a time as well.

If I was to do it again I would likely make the whole thing out of steel
square tubing, however, as a quick and dirty it didn't cost all that much
and was quick to build.. saved a lot of time and effort jacking up cars and
trying to work on them and I felt much safer.

Grant... AZ
On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Craig  wrote:

> On Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:22:46 -0400 Max  wrote:
>
> > Is it possible to use four ramps and get all four wheels off the ground?
>
> To drive up on four ramps at once? Since the height of the ramps I have
> is greater than the ground clearance of my cars and since one would have
> to put the rear ramps in front of the rear wheels like the front ramps
> are in front of the front wheels, no.
>
> Could one drive the front onto a pair of ramps and then use the jack to
> put ramps under the rear wheels one at a time? Yes, but I'd be concerned
> about the front end rolling around on the front ramps during the process.
> Once you got it there, assuming all four ramps were on solid footing, it
> would sit there very nicely with the parking brake on.
>
>
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Ramps ypyvede0

[Max]

Max  wrote:

> washed down with some fresh beer
>>
>>the Palmetto Brewery GAVE him yesterday.   I win.
>>
>>
>I love the Palmetto Amber, I'll take that over everything else if
>available.
>-- 
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>Charleston SC
>'95 E300, '87 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[andrew strasfogel]

Hey Dave, I also have a CA version 85 300TD.  Had any issues with your
trap oxidizer?


On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Dave Cavner  wrote:
> Driving up ramps is nerve racking for me and I never liked the saddle mount 
> stands I've owned forever.
>
> My whole attitude about working under the car changed when I bought the Esco 
> stands reviewed here:
> http://revlimiter.net/blog/2010/07/mega-jack-stand-review-1/
> Weight rating is similar to my old stands but the way they sit under the car 
> gives me piece of mind over the old racheting version. I still put stacked 
> 2x12s under the wheels.
>
> Dave
> SoCal
>
> '82 240D (3 pedal)
> '84 300TD (Euro)
> '85 300TD (Cali)
>
>
> On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:55 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:
>
>> Jack stands are great as long as you have a good base just like the ramps.
>> I often run the car up on the ramps, then use the factory jack to lift the
>> side I want to work on, remove the ramp on that side and put a jack stand
>> under the car then let the jack down.  Gets it up higher so I can get under
>> it or not have to bend so far to do brake work etc..
>>
>> Mike
>> On Apr 21, 2012 2:28 PM, "Dimitri Seretakis"  wrote:
>>
>>> Good to hear. They gave me really good clearance. I never really felt
>>> comfortable with the whole jack stands thing and only use them when I have
>>> no alternative. Maybe someday I can build my dream garage with a lift:)
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Michael Canfield  wrote:
>>>
>>> I use them all of the time when working under the 300d.  Best safety tip I
>>> can give is put a piece of heavy plywood under them on a level surface to
>>> keep them from sinking into the ground.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>> On Apr 21, 2012 11:56 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis" 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my local dump's swap shed. Used
>>> them this morning to replace the muffler on my brother's 300TE. Worked like
>>> a charm. Anyone here use them? Any safety suggestions?
>
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Re: [MBZ] W123 1985 300TD ACC (heating system) 101

[andrew strasfogel]

Excellent suggestions - thanks.  As a palliative I emptied half a can
of Lysol into the air intakes and ran the defroster until the cabin
smelled like faux lavender perfume.  This probably won't solve my
problem but could buy me some time.

On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 1:27 AM, Fmiser  wrote:
>> andrew strasfogel wrote:
>
>> My basic questions follow:
>>
>> 1) Where is the intake for the outside air?
>
> The grill thingy under the wiper blades at the base of the
> windshield.
>
>> 2) Could smoky air smell be coming from some place other than
>> the outside of the car?
>
> It's common for engine compartment smoke to leak out the
> trailing edge of the hood and get sucked in by the cabin air
> intake.
>
>> 4) Could there be a crack in the firewall that allows engine
>> smells to pass inside the car (doubtful)
>
> Maybe not a crack, but there are a lot of intentional holes -
> all of which are supposed to be sealed.  Speedometer cable, fuel
> feed, heater hose, vacuum lines, etc.
>
> --   Philip
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Re: [MBZ] forced induction

[Curt Raymond]

Ahhh, I knew that page was there but couldn't find it quickly the other night...

-Curt

Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:02:07 -0500
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> Curt Raymond wrote:

> The "Screaming Jimmie" in the King of Obsolete's Ford is a 2
> stroke Detroit isn't it?
> http://www.kingofobsolete.ca/weekend_trucking_with_a_1974_ford_9000_webpage.htm

Yup.
http://www.kingofobsolete.ca/8V71_DETROIT_DIESEL_TRUCK_ENGINE_WEBPAGE.htm

--   Philip


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[MBZ] OT - Printing press - what every self reliant person needs!

[OK Don]

Photos of the Shniedewend & Lee Co. Old Style Gordon letter
press.
The type frame is ~10" x 14 3/4". It is treadle powered. Also included are
photos of the Showcard poster press. I have many fonts of type foe
each/both, and a homemade typesetting cabinet - all are available!

View 
photos
Download 
all


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1992 300D 2.5T
1990 300D 2.5T
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Dimitri Seretakis]

You mean wild leeks. Those are good! My GF's sister and husband who live in 
booneyville western New York pick those in the woods. They are really tasty on 
home-made nachos.

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 21, 2012, at 9:20 PM, Rich Thomas  
wrote:

I thought this was about those onion-like sprout things that you cook up in the 
spring.

--R  who had a mess of Q tonight -- some chicken, ribs, and brisket that was on 
the smoke for about 8 hr today, washed down with some fresh beer the Palmetto 
Brewery GAVE him yesterday.   I win.

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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Rich Thomas]

I thought this was about those onion-like sprout things that you cook up 
in the spring.


--R  who had a mess of Q tonight -- some chicken, ribs, and brisket that 
was on the smoke for about 8 hr today, washed down with some fresh beer 
the Palmetto Brewery GAVE him yesterday.   I win.


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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Dieselhead]

Though this approach does keep the entire underbody area clear, I'd
rather use jack stands to raise the entire car.  Even with the parking
brake on, the car can roll (ever drive off without releasing the brake?
It's often not very noticeable).  It'd be difficult to chock the wheels
with them up on the ramps.  And on ramps, you can't turn or remove any
of the wheels.

Allan
--
1983 300D
1979 300SD


It is spooky to drive up ramps the first few times.  Also spooky when 
one slips on the concrete.   Having a spotter to watch and guide you 
the first few times is a good idea.   A layer of plywood between the 
stand and concrete is a good idea.


If I am not happy with how the car is on the ramps, I will take the 
floor jack and jack up the front end, then get the ramps squarely 
under the tires.


I have at times, raised the front end with the floor jack, then put 
the ramps under.  I am much more comfortable working under a car on 
ramps rather than on jack stands.


Cheap crummy ramps will also collapse

You can make satisfactory ramps with 2x10s or 2x12s with better 
guides and better stops than the flaps variety chinee stamped steel 
ones.


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Re: [MBZ] Diesel OIL again

[Larry T]

During the Oil Analysis test, the viscosity it tested at 100C.  a 15W40 
should test at 40W  (not below, not above) at 100C after 4000-500 miles, 
perhaps more...


The oil analysis report is broken into 3 basic parts - metal 
contamination - looking for excess copper, lead, iron, alum, etc, then 
there's the Additives section where the normal additives are shown with 
their levels.  Finally theres the physical part where viscosity, grade, 
water presence, glycol presence, etc is shown.


I can send more info if you;re interested in buying some kits?  I can 
provide this info to anyone of course - which includes a sample Analysis 
report.  The sample I use is a sanitized version of a real test - a long 
distance trucker gets his oil tested with me and I have a sample page 
with 5 or 6 tests on it.


Sorry I'm getting to this late -

LarryT
91 300D

On 4/13/2012 11:55 AM, Brian Toscano wrote:

What kind of viscosity is 40?  Did they test it cold?


On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Curt Raymond  wrote:


I didn't do TBN, viscosity was 40 on both, M1 5w40 was the oil.

-Curt

Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:27:43 -0600
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Viscosity and TBN?


On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Curt Raymond
wrote:


And where are your results pray tell?

Upfront I'll admit I haven't done TBN tests.

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Re: [MBZ] Craftsman Tools

[Dimitri Seretakis]

I hate to break it to you Jerry but as of the past two years, Sears has been 
slowly outsourcing their Craftsman hand  tool line to China. It started with 
the full polish pro line of wrenches- no longer pro and now china made. The 
raised panels are still USA. Then they started with the raised panel ratchets- 
yes the ratchets are now made in China! Disgusting! The low profile ratchets 
moved to Taiwan- still a bit nauseating but not quite barf territory. The 
premium line of ratchets which only came out around two years ago is still USA 
and very pricey- almost tool truck pricey but truly a professional tool with 84 
teeth and super high quality. The ratcheting wrenches are all China now. 
Breaker bars- China. Sockets still USA except impact sockets which are China. 
Hurry to Sears to find the last bits of USA tools still on the shelves! 

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 21, 2012, at 7:45 PM, Rick Knoble  wrote:

A. With rumors that Sears will be going into bankruptcy, what will become of 
the opportunity to return "broken" hand tools to Sears for an even exchange?


A. Just because a company files BK, doesn't mean they are going to fold up. 

B. I had a Craftsman good quality offset screwdriver (slotted, not philips), 
just like this one on Ebay:

  
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Craftsman-Crown-Series-94110-Double-Offset-Screwdriver-CLEAN-/400292779011?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5d334f1403&vxp=mtr

 One of the four tips broke off while using it. When I brought it back to the 
store, all I was offered was one with one tip on each end, something that 
looked like it was worth about 50 cents.
 I decided to hold out for an identical one, but I do not know if Craftsman 
still makes them. Can I make Sears buy me the one on Ebay?


B. No. Make them order it from the catalog. Also, there is a Craftsman 
Industrial catalog that most people don't know about. You can buy Craftsman 
Industrial stuff from the catalog or places like Grainger. 

C. One day about five years ago, I was examining a 7/16 wrench in my tool box. 
It surprised me to see "Craftsman" printed on one side and "Made in Japan" 
written on the other side. When I asked the guy at Sears, he merely 
shrugged


C. Made in Japan is not a bad thing. Japan produces very high quality stuff, as 
does Taiwan, believe it or not. 

D. I suppose it only fair to point out that Sears probably gets ripped off by 
those of us who, for example, use a normal socket in an impact wrench, knowing 
that if it cracks it can be exchanged for a new one.


D. Very foolish. I have an IR Titanium impact that could turn normal sockets 
into flying shards of shrapnel. Not safe. Always wear eye protection too. You 
can buy a lot of things at Sears and Grainger. I've looked through their 
catalogs for hours. I have yet to find "eyes" in their catalogs. 

E. Did you notice that Ace hardware now carries Craftsman tools?


E. Yes. 

F. Please don't anybody ruin my day by telling me Craftsman tools are now made 
in China. They aren't are they?


F. No. However, they do have a Companion line of tools that is. 

G. I still have the 1/2" Craftsman socket handle my father used when I was 
growing up. That and a three-foot section of pipe made a fine breaker bar. It 
never broke or bent.


G. Unfortunately, Craftsman homeowner grade tools quality has dropped over the 
years. Their Industrial line is significantly better (and priced accordingly). 
They have whatever contracted manufacturer make them to the Sears Craftsman 
specs. To offer the lifetime warrantee, and to compete with other big box 
hardware store brands, they have to cut costs somewhere. That and the fact that 
most younger adults just don't work on things anymore (as discussed by me in 
another thread), they can get away with it. I would prefer to buy a quality 
tool that never has to be returned. 

If you want better quality without paying Snap On prices, look at Craftsman 
Industrial, Proto, S-K, Armstrong, etc. 

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] anybody want a /8 diesel?

[Larry T]

Ditto that - I know the newer cars have problems but the older ones can 
have them also - in greater numbers at times!  ;-)   Of course there are 
those I will avoid... like the rod benders.


LarryT

On 4/12/2012 9:09 PM, OK Don wrote:

Nope, BTDT, don't need another one. It's 124s or later from now on.

On Thursday, April 12, 2012, Dieselhead<126die...@gmail.com>  wrote:

"4cylander"

Cy-lander:  A person from the land of CY or from the land of cyclones.

Also slang for an okie, a state of cyclones.



http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2931626080.html


Sounds like a car for OK Don, or LT Don, or some other Don.
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Re: [MBZ] Starter Solenoid W123 78 240D

[Larry T]

Thanks for the info Philip - as far as me removing it I think I'll pass 
and have my son do it - I can "Supervise". :-)

He's due for a lesson in MB and physics.

Thanks again,
Larry

On 4/13/2012 11:56 AM, Fmiser wrote:

Larry T wrote:
  The W123 starter solenoid was OK for a while., now the
starter motor spins whenever the battery is connected. So,
is there anything in the solenoid that is fixable?   When it
happened before, someone suggested it may have welded itself
together - evidently that's not the case as after the battery
was off for a week or 2 -  it worked normally.  H.

  But this morning, the motor is spinning again so it looks
like I need to pull the starter and take a look at the
solenoid.   Am I wasting my time or does the solenoid have
something other than electrical gizmo's inside it?   I assume
it's an electrical problem as I don't think the starter would
spin if mechanical parts were "stuck" somehow - is that a
reasonable assumption?   If not, perhaps something mechanical
is mis-aligned?

It is electro-mechanical.  When power is applied to the solenoid
coil, it creates a magnetic field that pulls an iron bar.  This
movement puts a conductive plate across the terminals that
connect to the battery and the motor part of the starter.  The
moving bar also pushes a gear out to engage in the teeth along
the rim of the flywheel.  When working, the system insures the
only time the motor runs is when it's engaged with the flywheel.

My guess is that the conductive plate is stuck to the contacts
because you say the motor spins - but not that it's turning the
engine.


  Not looking forward to pulling the starter - I suspect
it's very heavy not the kind of thing that's easy to work
with when laying on my back. :-( especially with arthritis in
my arms and shoulder.

It is heavy.  But on a 240 I have pulled them from above.  With
the air cleaner off - (and maybe the battery out?) there was
enough room to unbolt and remove it by leaning over the fender.

--   Philip

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Re: [MBZ] Starter Solenoid W123 78 240D

[Larry T]

Thanks Manfred,
Will get a new (hmm... maybe a used starter?) and make the change...

Have a nice weekend -
LarryT

On 4/13/2012 8:23 PM, MG wrote:
Probably is the solenoid welded. Don't worry too much about the 
replacement. It isn't too hard. I just did that on my W123 about a 
month ago. Unbolt and disconnect the wires. Then after pulling it 
toward the front of the car out of the hole, tilt the nose upwards and 
lower it back end first down through the largest open area. It will 
fit. The good part is that once you have the thing loose you can let 
go of it and rest at any time and it won't fall on you till it's 
turned on end.


Manfred

Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:33:20 -0400
From: Larry T 
Subject: [MBZ] Starter Solenoid W123 78 240D

Hi Gang,
 The W123 starter solenoid was OK for a while., now the starter
motor spins whenever the battery is connected. So, is there anything
in the solenoid that is fixable?   When it happened before, someone
suggested it may have welded itself together - evidently that's not the
case as after the battery was off for a week or 2 -  it worked
normally.  H.

 But this morning, the motor is spinning again so it looks like I
need to pull the starter and take a look at the solenoid.   Am I wasting
my time or does the solenoid have something other than electrical
gizmo's inside it?   I assume it's an electrical problem as I don't
think the starter would spin if mechanical parts were "stuck" somehow -
is that a reasonable assumption?   If not, perhaps something mechanical
is mis-aligned?

 Not looking forward to pulling the starter - I suspect it's very
heavy not the kind of thing that's easy to work with when laying on
my back. :-( especially with arthritis in my arms and shoulder. Nope,
no fun at all   but I suspect there's no way around it..  other
than  paying someone to fix it - Ugh!

TIA,
LarryT
78 240D
91 300D

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Re: [MBZ] Craftsman Tools

[Rick Knoble]

> A. With rumors that Sears will be going into bankruptcy, what will become of 
> the opportunity to return "broken" hand tools to Sears for an even exchange?


A. Just because a company files BK, doesn't mean they are going to fold up. 

> B. I had a Craftsman good quality offset screwdriver (slotted, not philips), 
> just like this one on Ebay:
> 
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Craftsman-Crown-Series-94110-Double-Offset-Screwdriver-CLEAN-/400292779011?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5d334f1403&vxp=mtr
> 
>   One of the four tips broke off while using it. When I brought it back to 
> the store, all I was offered was one with one tip on each end, something that 
> looked like it was worth about 50 cents.
>   I decided to hold out for an identical one, but I do not know if Craftsman 
> still makes them. Can I make Sears buy me the one on Ebay?


B. No. Make them order it from the catalog. Also, there is a Craftsman 
Industrial catalog that most people don't know about. You can buy Craftsman 
Industrial stuff from the catalog or places like Grainger. 

> C. One day about five years ago, I was examining a 7/16 wrench in my tool 
> box. It surprised me to see "Craftsman" printed on one side and "Made in 
> Japan" written on the other side. When I asked the guy at Sears, he 
> merely shrugged


C. Made in Japan is not a bad thing. Japan produces very high quality stuff, as 
does Taiwan, believe it or not. 

> D. I suppose it only fair to point out that Sears probably gets ripped off by 
> those of us who, for example, use a normal socket in an impact wrench, 
> knowing that if it cracks it can be exchanged for a new one.


D. Very foolish. I have an IR Titanium impact that could turn normal sockets 
into flying shards of shrapnel. Not safe. Always wear eye protection too. You 
can buy a lot of things at Sears and Grainger. I've looked through their 
catalogs for hours. I have yet to find "eyes" in their catalogs. 

> E. Did you notice that Ace hardware now carries Craftsman tools?


E. Yes. 

> F. Please don't anybody ruin my day by telling me Craftsman tools are now 
> made in China. They aren't are they?


F. No. However, they do have a Companion line of tools that is. 

> G. I still have the 1/2" Craftsman socket handle my father used when I was 
> growing up. That and a three-foot section of pipe made a fine breaker bar. It 
> never broke or bent.


G. Unfortunately, Craftsman homeowner grade tools quality has dropped over the 
years. Their Industrial line is significantly better (and priced accordingly). 
They have whatever contracted manufacturer make them to the Sears Craftsman 
specs. To offer the lifetime warrantee, and to compete with other big box 
hardware store brands, they have to cut costs somewhere. That and the fact that 
most younger adults just don't work on things anymore (as discussed by me in 
another thread), they can get away with it. I would prefer to buy a quality 
tool that never has to be returned. 

If you want better quality without paying Snap On prices, look at Craftsman 
Industrial, Proto, S-K, Armstrong, etc. 

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Max]

Craig  wrote:
 Since the height of the ramps I have
>is greater than the ground clearance of my cars and since one would
>have
>to put the rear ramps in front of the rear wheels like the front ramps
>are in front of the front wheels, no.
>
>
Thanks Craig. Reading your reply, I had the idea of four bi-level ramps.  First 
level just  high enough to fit in front of the rear wheels, second level then 
placed in front of first ramps to get some extra height.  Would have to be well 
engineered to be safe.

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[MBZ] Craftsman Tools

[Jerry Herrman]

A. With rumors that Sears will be going into bankruptcy, what will become of 
the opportunity to return "broken" hand tools to Sears for an even exchange?
B. I had a Craftsman good quality offset screwdriver (slotted, not philips), 
just like this one on Ebay:


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Craftsman-Crown-Series-94110-Double-Offset-Screwdriver-CLEAN-/400292779011?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5d334f1403&vxp=mtr

   One of the four tips broke off while using it. When I brought it back to the 
store, all I was offered was one with one tip on each end, something that 
looked like it was worth about 50 cents.
   I decided to hold out for an identical one, but I do not know if Craftsman 
still makes them. Can I make Sears buy me the one on Ebay?

C. One day about five years ago, I was examining a 7/16 wrench in my tool box. 
It surprised me to see "Craftsman" printed on one side and "Made in Japan" 
written on the other side. When I asked the guy at Sears, he merely 
shrugged. Incidentally, its been my experience at the Sears store I frequent 
that most of the employees know next to nothing about tools, and those who know 
something have a limited knowledge, though they do have a good grasp of their 
inventory. As a kid, when my father shopped at Sears, I would spend  as much 
time as I could in the tool section drooling over the choices.

D. I suppose it only fair to point out that Sears probably gets ripped off by 
those of us who, for example, use a normal socket in an impact wrench, knowing 
that if it cracks it can be exchanged for a new one.

E. Did you notice that Ace hardware now carries Craftsman tools? I thought they 
were exclusive to Sears. I understand Ace will not exchange a tool.

F. Please don't anybody ruin my day by telling me Craftsman tools are now made 
in China. They aren't are they?

G. I still have the 1/2" Craftsman socket handle my father used when I was 
growing up. That and a three-foot section of pipe made a fine breaker bar. It 
never broke or bent.

Jerry
1982 240D
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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Allan Streib]

Craig  writes:

> Could one drive the front onto a pair of ramps and then use the jack
> to put ramps under the rear wheels one at a time? Yes, but I'd be
> concerned about the front end rolling around on the front ramps during
> the process.  Once you got it there, assuming all four ramps were on
> solid footing, it would sit there very nicely with the parking brake
> on.

Though this approach does keep the entire underbody area clear, I'd
rather use jack stands to raise the entire car.  Even with the parking
brake on, the car can roll (ever drive off without releasing the brake?
It's often not very noticeable).  It'd be difficult to chock the wheels
with them up on the ramps.  And on ramps, you can't turn or remove any
of the wheels.

Allan
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1979 300SD

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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Craig]

On Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:22:46 -0400 Max  wrote:

> Is it possible to use four ramps and get all four wheels off the ground?

To drive up on four ramps at once? Since the height of the ramps I have
is greater than the ground clearance of my cars and since one would have
to put the rear ramps in front of the rear wheels like the front ramps
are in front of the front wheels, no.

Could one drive the front onto a pair of ramps and then use the jack to
put ramps under the rear wheels one at a time? Yes, but I'd be concerned
about the front end rolling around on the front ramps during the process.
Once you got it there, assuming all four ramps were on solid footing, it
would sit there very nicely with the parking brake on.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Max]

Is it possible to use four ramps and get all four wheels off the ground?

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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Dave Cavner]

Driving up ramps is nerve racking for me and I never liked the saddle mount 
stands I've owned forever.

My whole attitude about working under the car changed when I bought the Esco 
stands reviewed here:
http://revlimiter.net/blog/2010/07/mega-jack-stand-review-1/
Weight rating is similar to my old stands but the way they sit under the car 
gives me piece of mind over the old racheting version. I still put stacked 
2x12s under the wheels.

Dave
SoCal

'82 240D (3 pedal)
'84 300TD (Euro)
'85 300TD (Cali)


On Apr 21, 2012, at 12:55 PM, Michael Canfield wrote:

> Jack stands are great as long as you have a good base just like the ramps.
> I often run the car up on the ramps, then use the factory jack to lift the
> side I want to work on, remove the ramp on that side and put a jack stand
> under the car then let the jack down.  Gets it up higher so I can get under
> it or not have to bend so far to do brake work etc..
> 
> Mike
> On Apr 21, 2012 2:28 PM, "Dimitri Seretakis"  wrote:
> 
>> Good to hear. They gave me really good clearance. I never really felt
>> comfortable with the whole jack stands thing and only use them when I have
>> no alternative. Maybe someday I can build my dream garage with a lift:)
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Michael Canfield  wrote:
>> 
>> I use them all of the time when working under the 300d.  Best safety tip I
>> can give is put a piece of heavy plywood under them on a level surface to
>> keep them from sinking into the ground.
>> 
>> Mike
>> On Apr 21, 2012 11:56 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis" 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my local dump's swap shed. Used
>> them this morning to replace the muffler on my brother's 300TE. Worked like
>> a charm. Anyone here use them? Any safety suggestions?

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Re: [MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering - Progress Report - andfrustration (semi automotive)

[Scott Ritchey]

Don't know why he flunked; all I can figure is he didn't try.  Right up the
end of the semester he was telling his parents and me that he was doing
fine.  His father didn't believe it when I checked grades online and told
him the results, said it must be a mistake.  Wrong.  In any event, the car
wasn't a factor, at least not in that sense.

-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 11:37 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering - Progress Report -
andfrustration (semi automotive)

Scott Ritchey wrote:
>  One day the oil light came on and the
> grandson told his mother (who promptly forgot about it) and did nothing
> else.  Soon thereafter the engine wouldn't run.  This same genius (who
> actually has a high IQ and very good SAT scores) flunked four of the four
> courses he was taking at the community college. 

Did he flunk those classes because he couldn't figure out how to get himself
the 
two miles to school after killing the car, or for other reasons?

Mitch

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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Michael Canfield]

Jack stands are great as long as you have a good base just like the ramps.
I often run the car up on the ramps, then use the factory jack to lift the
side I want to work on, remove the ramp on that side and put a jack stand
under the car then let the jack down.  Gets it up higher so I can get under
it or not have to bend so far to do brake work etc..

Mike
On Apr 21, 2012 2:28 PM, "Dimitri Seretakis"  wrote:

> Good to hear. They gave me really good clearance. I never really felt
> comfortable with the whole jack stands thing and only use them when I have
> no alternative. Maybe someday I can build my dream garage with a lift:)
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Michael Canfield  wrote:
>
> I use them all of the time when working under the 300d.  Best safety tip I
> can give is put a piece of heavy plywood under them on a level surface to
> keep them from sinking into the ground.
>
> Mike
> On Apr 21, 2012 11:56 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis" 
> wrote:
>
> I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my local dump's swap shed. Used
> them this morning to replace the muffler on my brother's 300TE. Worked like
> a charm. Anyone here use them? Any safety suggestions?
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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Dimitri Seretakis]

Good to hear. They gave me really good clearance. I never really felt 
comfortable with the whole jack stands thing and only use them when I have no 
alternative. Maybe someday I can build my dream garage with a lift:)

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Michael Canfield  wrote:

I use them all of the time when working under the 300d.  Best safety tip I
can give is put a piece of heavy plywood under them on a level surface to
keep them from sinking into the ground.

Mike
On Apr 21, 2012 11:56 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis"  wrote:

I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my local dump's swap shed. Used
them this morning to replace the muffler on my brother's 300TE. Worked like
a charm. Anyone here use them? Any safety suggestions?
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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Michael Canfield]

I use them all of the time when working under the 300d.  Best safety tip I
can give is put a piece of heavy plywood under them on a level surface to
keep them from sinking into the ground.

Mike
On Apr 21, 2012 11:56 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis"  wrote:

> I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my local dump's swap shed. Used
> them this morning to replace the muffler on my brother's 300TE. Worked like
> a charm. Anyone here use them? Any safety suggestions?
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Re: [MBZ] Ramps

[Max]

Dimitri Seretakis  wrote:

>I just "discovered" them. 

When they work for you, they are very nice.  Sounds like a great find.  I guess 
the best safety advice is don't drive off them and ensure the wheels are 
blocked so the car doesn't roll off.

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[MBZ] Ramps

[Dimitri Seretakis]

I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my local dump's swap shed. Used them 
this morning to replace the muffler on my brother's 300TE. Worked like a charm. 
Anyone here use them? Any safety suggestions?
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Re: [MBZ] Wood gas

[Craig]

On Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:04:48 -0400 Mitch Haley  wrote:

> I think that 'steam' is not a good idea. It's corrosive and nasty. I'd
> rather see a closed cycle system with something else, like some variety
> of freon, as a working fluid.

How about a Sterling engine? They can use gasses as their working fluid.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] 240D manny exhaust hanger

[OK Don]

Make one out of angle iron ---

On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:

> Anybody got a front exhaust hanger for a manny tranny 240D? A guy I know
> has converted (or bought after the conversion I forget) a 300TD to manual
> trans but apparently the exhaust hanger is different (the one under the
> passenger's feet). He asked me because I had a parts car but my car is long
> gone. Anybody else got one?
>
> -Curt
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Re: [MBZ] Wood gas

[Gerry Archer]

"Lubrication- either you'll need the rather expensive oil that was developed 
for closed crankcase steam engines, need to go to a forced system without 
recirculation OR plan to change the oil VERY often. (if you've ever seen the 
white sludge that forms when you try to mix oil and water, you'll 
understand)"


http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14076

Gerry

From: "MG" 


The AC compressor works because it is the opposite of a steam engine. An 
internal combustion engine would need a new cam that would turn it into a 
two stroke engine. Intake opens at TDC to let steam in then closed at BDC 
where the exhaust opens till closed at TDC. If you can find a cam or get 
one ground like that it should work just fine. The only other problem I 
can see is the steam bypassing the rings and valve guide seals and causing 
problems with the oil.



Manfred

Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:52:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Curt Raymond 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wood gas

I'm with you, steam is probably a better choice but I've got neither a 
steam boiler nor steam engine.


Do you have links on converting an IC engine to be a steam engine? I've 
never seen such a thing. I've read its pretty easy to convert an AC 
compressor to it but that the compressor won't last long.


I guess in the winter time a peltier device would be the best solution ;)

-Curt

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Re: [MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering - Progress Report - and frustration

[Dan Penoff]

Sounds like me as a child. I would have been a poster child for the MAKE 
movement.

Dan

clay monroe  wrote:

>As a kid, I destroyed all the technical toys from radios, wind up cars, record 
>players and anything with a battery or motor.  There was a 50/50 chance I 
>could get it back functional, but I at least found out how the thing was meant 
>to work.  There were some things I really felt badly about killing.  And it 
>did feel like murder, because there was no reason I could come up with for 
>their not coming back to life.  It was all back the way I found it.  Just was 
>missing the spark.
>
>Now you have plug and play, swap out and pop in.  If that.  Admonitions to 
>refrain from opening cases, looking inside, lest you free the magic pixies and 
>in the process they cast the faery dust where it does not belong.  
>
>
>
>clay 
>
>
>1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
>1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran
>1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
>POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>On Apr 20, 2012, at 5:12 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
>
>> I think a big thing is extra effort needs to be put in to repair things that 
>> weren't designed to be repaired, they were designed to be disposed of. That 
>> and the fact that kids now days have plenty to keep them entertained, 
>> without have to resort to taking things apart and attempting to put them 
>> back together for amusement. My oldest kid is the exception. I have repaired 
>> many of his "projects" and now that he is in his late teens, he actually is 
>> getting better. 
>> 
>> Rick
>> Sent from my iPhone.
>> 
>> On Apr 20, 2012, at 6:10 PM, "Allan Streib"  wrote:
>> 
>>> But I do agree that people don't seem to be as interested in how things
>>> work anymore... across the board, not just cars.
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Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-ChowdahQ V

[Dwight Giles]

Rusty, (& others who replied to my Save the Date.)
I just switched my list EM over to Google and it seems to hide any messages
of importance to me.
Anyway-Providence airport is about 15 minutes from  the park- Rusty you and
yoru wife could have a nice white mint 90 300D 2.5t for your anniversary
weekend. (I'd give you the CD but not sure where the tranny status will be
then. Logan (BOS) is about 1  1/2 hours way but maybe Fred could stop by on
his way-he lives in Lynn. In addition to new food items, we are working on
some ideas for a parts swap game or pseudo auction etc-ideas appreciated.
Also new categories for  contests etc.
As for what to do in RI-there is Newport, a weekend cottage on the ocean,
take the ferry to Block Island or take the ferry from Quonset to Martha's
Vineyard or lighthouse tour> Car wise there is the Larz Anderson Auto
Museum in Brookline-just out of Boston-unfortunately their MB weekend is
the next weekend-Sept 16.
http://larzanderson.org/events/lawn-events/lawn-event-list/   And yes
Maine-where we go for holiday-there is the Owl's Head Transportation
Museum in Rockland ME- http://www.ohtm.org/edu_col.html   They have an 1885
Benz. (replica?)
Anyway, let me know if I can help anyone with arrangements.
Dwight
Dwight Giles Jr.
1982 300CD 224K miles
1990 300D 2.5t 205K miles
Wickford RI
On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Rusty Cullens  wrote:

> Providence would cost me $373.00 x 2, plus hotel if I brought my wife. It
> is
> our 36 wedding anniversary, so maybe we'll just make a long weekend of it.
> What is there to do up there? Dwight?
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
> On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
> Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 8:13 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-ChowdahQ V
>
> Where do you fly into to get thaah?
>
> Bob R
> On Apr 2, 2012 4:05 PM, "Dwight Giles Jr."  wrote:
>
> > Fellow Stargazers,
> >
> > Mark Sept 8 2012 in your calendar for the Fifth Annual New England MB
> > ChowdahQ. Once again it will be held at Goddard Park in Warwick RI. Again
> > we
> > will have prizes from our sponsor Rusty Cullens of BuyMBparts Inc.,
> Curt's
> > famous grill offerings, RI clamcakes, and several other surprises that
> are
> > in the planning stages. As always it will be a day of great food, good
> fun,
> > hood raising, and telling stories about our beloved Benzes.
> >
> >
> >
> > Our long distance offer still stands-if you fly into Providence airport,
> we
> > will meet you at the airport with your own Benz to drive for the day.
> >
> >
> >
> > Stay tuned for more details later this summer.
> >
> > Dwight
> >
> >
> >
> > Dwight Giles Jr.
> >
> > 1982 300CD 224K miles
> >
> > 1990 300D 2.5t 205K miles
> >
> > Wickford RI
> >
> >
> >
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