[MBZ] Parts Wagon For Someone
Not mine, etc. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3327386808.html -- Sent from c•PRO+ for iPhone and iPod Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
On Oct 9, 2012 9:26 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: The odd thing is that a full tank, with 2 miles on it has lost 0.25 of the volume. My 123 gauge is usually incorrect for the top 10% of the level. It isn't always right or wrong in the same way, I assume there is some dirt or dead bug deposit or roughness at the top of the float. It is fine below that level so I haven't bothered trying to clean it. Anyway, hopefully this part of the problem is something similar, seems like you should still be getting at least a few mpg if the engine is tuned enough to run. :) Best, -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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Someone needs this...
Too bad about the price. Not mine, no interest (number of doors moving the wrong way). Best, Tim http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/3325061709.html Mercedes Benz Euro Model Coupe 250C 1970 4 Spd - $1500 Date: 2012-10-08, 2:56PM EDT Reply to this post ktgsd-3325061...@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?] I am selling my Euro Mercedes 250C. I have had the car 5 years and it has been a great classic car, I hit a deer with it a year ago on the RF and fixed it enough to drive but I think it would be too costly to fix right. The car is a 4 spd standard shift on the floor which is pretty rare, it also has roll up windows and no power steering which I have never seen on another MB. The car currently has US style Bosch H4 lights but I still have the LF Euro lamp and all the RF lamp except the lens. Lately the car has a cold start problem and runs rich, when I bought the car it had just had the carbs rebuilt and new linkage, I have not tried any adjustment to fix the problem as I took it off the road. The tires are fresh and on 14 inch Bundt alloys. I have done routine maintenance on the car, replaced a couple of brake calipers, sway bar end links, etc. The paint job on the car was horrible and would take a lot of work to bring back. I was sort of hoping to find another coupe to transplant this drivetrain into but health issues dictate that I move this project along. $1500 not open to trades or offers... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
You lost a quarter of a tank? Massive fuel leak somewhere? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Will have to figure this one out. Got her to light off and ran her on the road for a few miles to see if I could burp the system of air. Idle was pretty rough and seemed to be missing. Hot idle was less rumbly, but I think the miss is still there. Will have to have indy tune. The odd thing is that a full tank, with 2 miles on it has lost 0.25 of the volume. clay On Oct 8, 2012, at 1:13 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Could you rig a filtering circuit, pump out all the fuel via a filter, routing the clean discharge back into the tank? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Fresh fuel precipitated the issue. I have run a number of tanks this season, but might decide to drain and put fresh tank screens in. clay On Oct 7, 2012, at 1:47 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Glad you figured it out, hope your not looking at a fuel tank problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I had previously ordered a bunch of stuff from Rusty when I got the car. Fuel filter was not installed at that time, but I figured now was a good time to try. Turned out the filter was wrong. I got the filter for the newer R107. Did not know that until I hit my indy to let him know of the no start issue. He pointed out that there was no need for me to try to make the one I had into the one that came off the car. He went into his parts room and pulled out the exact filter. Gave me the same information about spark v. no fuel. If there was no spark, I had fouled the plugs. When I had removed the old filter, I had clamped the hoses to keep the fuel from spilling about. I pulled the filter off and emptied the petrol into the old margarine tub. Out came black stuff. Not thick, same as the standard but looks like carbon soaked. When I put the new filter on I hooked up the spark test tool. Then I waited for SWMBA to come home to either be blown apart or attest to the functionality of the spark. She said the spark was fine. Engine almost caught on the short test, so I popped the wire back on and lit it off again. It runs now. Will need to get a proper tune up with new points and condenser to make sure timing is right. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
Cool. How'd you get your car in there? The 116 chassis is under-appreciated. In my opinion it is one of the prettiest Mercedes. Very elegant lines. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 10, 2012, at 8:28 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
Pulled the dipstick yet? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch You lost a quarter of a tank? Massive fuel leak somewhere? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Will have to figure this one out. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon For Someone
Only 83 kmi? Really? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 6:35 AM Subject: [MBZ] Parts Wagon For Someone Not mine, etc. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/3327386808.html -- Sent from c•PRO+ for iPhone and iPod Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
BTW, Jaime, remind me what happened to the 126 your dad (I think) got from FL (?) several years ago? Did it turn out well, or was it a POS, etc.? Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:28 AM Subject: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
I don't know where they wote this, but Diesel is cheaper than premium in most places, and not far off from regular gas. is not true here! Nice looking SD there! On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
Not true here (eastern NC), either! Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik I don't know where they wote this, but Diesel is cheaper than premium in most places, and not far off from regular gas. is not true here! Nice looking SD there! On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
Hi Wilton, It turned out to be a disaster... no title, unknown miles, etc. It ended up sitting for a while until the paperwork was worked out. My father worked with detectives in Florida to go after the guy, but it seemed that what they did (misrepresent, no title) isn't much of a crime there unless you can prove the same people did it over and over again. In the end, he ended up driving the car for a few years and selling it off. It turned out to be a pretty good car, but left a bad taste in his mouth and wasn't what he paid for. Jaime On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, Jaime, remind me what happened to the 126 your dad (I think) got from FL (?) several years ago? Did it turn out well, or was it a POS, etc.? Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:28 AM Subject: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
The license I use on flickr allows for republishing. They found it themselves. I agree, the 116 is very under-appreciated. Jaime On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote: Cool. How'd you get your car in there? The 116 chassis is under-appreciated. In my opinion it is one of the prettiest Mercedes. Very elegant lines. Sent from my iPhone On Oct 10, 2012, at 8:28 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
True that it's cheaper than premium in Charleston, but only by 5 or 10 cents. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Not true here (eastern NC), either! Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 12:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik I don't know where they wote this, but Diesel is cheaper than premium in most places, and not far off from regular gas. is not true here! Nice looking SD there! On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
Diesel is still less expensive than regular gasoline here in Winnipeg. Probably not for long as the diesel usually gets more expensive in the winter. Randy who has not bought any diesel lately because the car has no front seats On 10/10/2012 11:47 AM, OK Don wrote: I don't know where they wote this, but Diesel is cheaper than premium in most places, and not far off from regular gas. is not true here! Nice looking SD there! On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
oddly enough, while i've noticed that #2 is more expensive than gasoline in my area lately, i'm still able to buy commercially produced B99 BioDiesel for about 10% less than #2. cheers! e On 10/Oct/12 11:28, Randy Bennell wrote: Diesel is still less expensive than regular gasoline here in Winnipeg. Probably not for long as the diesel usually gets more expensive in the winter. Randy who has not bought any diesel lately because the car has no front seats On 10/10/2012 11:47 AM, OK Don wrote: I don't know where they wote this, but Diesel is cheaper than premium in most places, and not far off from regular gas. is not true here! Nice looking SD there! On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Fledging electric car market in turmoil
Also, what about battery life, replacement cost, and environmental impact of battery production and disposition? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Archer Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 1:36 AM To: Undisclosed-Recipient:; Subject: [MBZ] OT: Fledging electric car market in turmoil The fledgling electric car business is in turmoil as predictions about potential sales have proven to be wildly optimistic despite volatile fuel prices and plenty of media hype. Weak consumer demand is hitting both the big automakers like General Motors and Nissan - which have failed to meet sales targets on the plug-in Volt and all-electric Leaf - and smaller start-up firms trying to carve out a piece of a very small niche. Electric vehicles don't make any more sense today than they did in 1912, says Sean McAlinden, an analyst with the Center for Automotive Research in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They take too long to charge, the range is too short and they cost too much. Electric cars also face stiff competition from hybrids and improved fuel efficiency in conventional vehicles as automakers update their fleet to meet tougher government standards. Toyota recently announced plans to drastically scale back the release of its all-electric eQ and Honda has limited the release of its Fit EV to 1,100 US customers over the next two years. The Chevy Volt - which can switch over to a regular gasoline engine once the battery runs out of juice - is by far the most successful electric car in the United States. After a slow start, Volt sales have tripled this year with help of discounted leases and a decision by California to allow them in fast-moving carpool lanes on the state's clogged freeways. But sales of 16,348 through September are still far short of the 45,000 Volts that the US Department of Energy forecast in a 2011 report that GM could sell per year. As fuel prices rise, consumers have been far more attracted to Toyota's Prius hybrid, which saw sales double this year to 183,340 vehicles. Sales of the all-electric Leaf - which has a maximum range of 73 miles (117 kilometers) - are down 28 percent to just 5,212 vehicles in the United States this year despite a major marketing push. Nissan - which is preparing to open a new assembly for electric vehicles in Tennessee - is falling well short of CEO Carlos Ghosn's ambitious goal to double Leaf sales for fiscal 2013. Only two years ago, the Boston Consulting Group predicted electric vehicle sales could reach five percent or roughly 4 million to 5 million vehicles of the industry's total global sales volume by 2020. Now they are saying electric vehicles might represent just three percent of total global sales. While the big automakers can cushion their massive investments in electric vehicles with sales of conventional cars, the painfully slow growth and the difficulties in adapting electric technology to the tastes of modern motorists have posed huge challenges for startups. Tesla Motors is falling behind in its efforts to produce a sleek new electric vehicle, the electric vehicle start-up company spawned by Silicon Valley billionaire Elon Musk acknowledged in a recent regulatory filing. That leaves the Palo Alto, California-based company in danger of failing to meet the terms of a $465 million Energy Department loan. Nonetheless, electric vehicles advocates remain upbeat and investors are not shying from the companies. Tesla was able to raise $128 million by selling new shares of common stock and Fisker Automotive also raised $100 million in new capital last month despite problems with the launch of its extended range electric vehicle, the Karma. Tony Posawatz, Fisker's third chief executive officer since February, acknowledged the company made mistakes but dismissed a crushing review by Consumer Reports, which described the Karma's design as flawed. Customers do like these cars, said Posawatz, a former GM executive who had been responsible for bringing the Volt to market. Fisker has sold more than 1,000 Karmas, which cost $103,000, since the car went on sale last December. Posawatz also predicted the technology for electric and extended range electric vehicles will catch on. It took 10 years, but the Prius is the best-selling vehicle in California, he said at a recent meeting of the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. The company is moving ahead with plans to build its next vehicle, a sedan dubbed the Atlantic that will costs roughly half as much as the Karma, and expects to raise another $200 million in private equity funding soon. Meanwhile, Tel Aviv-based Better Place is looking for new direction after replacing founder Shai Agassi with a new chief executive officer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
I thought it may have been something like that. That's one of the reasons (and a couple of cars I considered buying several years ago) I'm leery of buying any used car that has been titled in FL. In fact, that's one of the first things I look for now - has it been titled in FL? Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik Hi Wilton, It turned out to be a disaster... no title, unknown miles, etc. It ended up sitting for a while until the paperwork was worked out. My father worked with detectives in Florida to go after the guy, but it seemed that what they did (misrepresent, no title) isn't much of a crime there unless you can prove the same people did it over and over again. In the end, he ended up driving the car for a few years and selling it off. It turned out to be a pretty good car, but left a bad taste in his mouth and wasn't what he paid for. Jaime On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, Jaime, remind me what happened to the 126 your dad (I think) got from FL (?) several years ago? Did it turn out well, or was it a POS, etc.? Wilton - Original Message - From: Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:28 AM Subject: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
Just filled the truck a few minutes ago. $1.249 for regular and $1.199 for diesel. This is per liter so multiply by about 3.78 for US gallons. Randy On 10/10/2012 11:47 AM, OK Don wrote: I don't know where they wote this, but Diesel is cheaper than premium in most places, and not far off from regular gas. is not true here! Nice looking SD there! On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
One would think, but I have been keeping an eye on the thing looking for leaks and drips while on the creeper for two hours. Stuck a sheet of cardboard under the car where the fuel lines go to see if there are drips that end up on it. I am beginning to suspect that somebody has siphoned my tank and got 5 gallons of fuel clay On Oct 10, 2012, at 5:03 AM, Max Dillon wrote: You lost a quarter of a tank? Massive fuel leak somewhere? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Will have to figure this one out. Got her to light off and ran her on the road for a few miles to see if I could burp the system of air. Idle was pretty rough and seemed to be missing. Hot idle was less rumbly, but I think the miss is still there. Will have to have indy tune. The odd thing is that a full tank, with 2 miles on it has lost 0.25 of the volume. clay On Oct 8, 2012, at 1:13 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Could you rig a filtering circuit, pump out all the fuel via a filter, routing the clean discharge back into the tank? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Fresh fuel precipitated the issue. I have run a number of tanks this season, but might decide to drain and put fresh tank screens in. clay On Oct 7, 2012, at 1:47 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Glad you figured it out, hope your not looking at a fuel tank problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I had previously ordered a bunch of stuff from Rusty when I got the car. Fuel filter was not installed at that time, but I figured now was a good time to try. Turned out the filter was wrong. I got the filter for the newer R107. Did not know that until I hit my indy to let him know of the no start issue. He pointed out that there was no need for me to try to make the one I had into the one that came off the car. He went into his parts room and pulled out the exact filter. Gave me the same information about spark v. no fuel. If there was no spark, I had fouled the plugs. When I had removed the old filter, I had clamped the hoses to keep the fuel from spilling about. I pulled the filter off and emptied the petrol into the old margarine tub. Out came black stuff. Not thick, same as the standard but looks like carbon soaked. When I put the new filter on I hooked up the spark test tool. Then I waited for SWMBA to come home to either be blown apart or attest to the functionality of the spark. She said the spark was fine. Engine almost caught on the short test, so I popped the wire back on and lit it off again. It runs now. Will need to get a proper tune up with new points and condenser to make sure timing is right. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
Oil dipstick is showing enough fluid. I sucked a quart out yesterday thinking I could dilute it from the motor honey. Black. wtf? Two oil changes in 1k miles and I am still getting black.Like diesel oil, not standard vergasser oil. Trans oil is good. No dipstick on the fuel tank, but the gauge has been spot on. I will stuff my old oil dip stick into the fill tube and see if I have wetness on it. Should prove fuel is actually gone, that the sender is not goofy. clay On Oct 10, 2012, at 8:13 AM, Frederick Moir wrote: Pulled the dipstick yet? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch You lost a quarter of a tank? Massive fuel leak somewhere? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Will have to figure this one out. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net writes: I am beginning to suspect that somebody has siphoned my tank and got 5 gallons of fuel. I remember when I was a kid, in the '70s energy crisis, that happened to my parents a couple of times. Park the car at work in the morning with a full tank, come out to go home and it's half empty. They finally had to get a locking gas cap. Just another facet of our rosy economic times Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesels on Jalopnik
PNW diesel always seems 0.10 more than premium at least. For a while BioD was on par with super. Now #2 is $4.50 clay On Oct 10, 2012, at 9:47 AM, OK Don wrote: I don't know where they wote this, but Diesel is cheaper than premium in most places, and not far off from regular gas. is not true here! Nice looking SD there! On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Here's an interesting article... featuring a photo of my 300SD: http://jalopnik.com/5950187/**the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-**right-nowhttp://jalopnik.com/5950187/the-best-diesels-you-can-buy-right-now Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.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/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
I see an italian 2prong kitchen appliance (espresso grinder) that seems nice - maybe 1/3hp. Aside from a converter plug in device, can this device be wired differently by me and fitted with US plug for use on 120v? Euro is 220v, 50hz while US is 120v, 60hz - doesn't sound drastically different? With the brainiacs here, I suspect someone knows answer to this quite quick? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
Run it on 220; won't it just run a little faster? 'Course, that makes you hafta have a 220 receptacle at the kitchen counter/cabinet. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v I see an italian 2prong kitchen appliance (espresso grinder) that seems nice - maybe 1/3hp. Aside from a converter plug in device, can this device be wired differently by me and fitted with US plug for use on 120v? Euro is 220v, 50hz while US is 120v, 60hz - doesn't sound drastically different? With the brainiacs here, I suspect someone knows answer to this quite quick? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
I am beginning to suspect that somebody has siphoned my tank and got 5 gallons of fuel Did you not lock the car? The filler hatch locks with the rest! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
Aside from a converter plug in device, can this device be wired differently by me and fitted with US plug for use on 120v? Euro is 220v, 50hz while US is 120v, 60hz - doesn't sound drastically different? Oh, it's VERY DRASTICALLY different! To smoke a 110V device in a second hit it with 220V. However, most brushed universal motors, dating from Edison days, are VERY INDIFFERENT to the quality of power they get. They, and incandescent lamps, only care about the RMS power; the form, whether AC/DC and what frequency (within reason) are irrelevant. So, if the thing sounds like a router or blender one can probably do exactly what the cheap converters do, and put a power diode in there to cut off half the 220V waveform to feed a 120V device. To go the other way, as YOU wish to do, you're screwed. You need a 2:1 step-up transformer. More expensive than a new appliance, that is. Unless, of course, the thingy itself was designed to be strapped (internally) for 120V. Unlikely, I'd say. Or try it on 120V and see how happy it is. It'll be running at 1/4 power, though. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
Jim wrote: Unless, of course, the thingy itself was designed to be strapped (internally) for 120V. Unlikely, I'd say. Or try it on 120V and see how happy it is. It'll be running at 1/4 power, though. 1/4 power and 1/4 speed? - might not be bad. As to strapped for 120v, many are 120v but perhaps different wound motor? Or, is strap some easy rewire fix? 2:1 step up sounds like lab equipment? - have the Dr.Craig go visit the ghost store in town there for me - or is it all closed for sure now? Craig? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
Computers and many other electronic devices have power supplies that will take 100-250V and make it right for the output. Appliances are not the same. US 110V = single phase, 3 wire 60Hz; between 2 hots you get 220V, between either hot and neutral you get 110V. Euro 220V = single phase, 2 wire; between hot and neutral you get 220V w/ no option of 110V. On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:20 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Jim wrote: Unless, of course, the thingy itself was designed to be strapped (internally) for 120V. Unlikely, I'd say. Or try it on 120V and see how happy it is. It'll be running at 1/4 power, though. 1/4 power and 1/4 speed? - might not be bad. As to strapped for 120v, many are 120v but perhaps different wound motor? Or, is strap some easy rewire fix? 2:1 step up sounds like lab equipment? - have the Dr.Craig go visit the ghost store in town there for me - or is it all closed for sure now? Craig? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
Universal voltage appliances are Japanese -- one side of the island is 110V 60Hz US standard, the other (West) side is German -- 220V 50Hz. This is why having those exploded nuclear power stations off line was such a problem -- it requires an inverter plant to transfer power from the west side to the east! As a result all Japanese appliances are dual voltage/ frequency. This is NOT true of European appliances. Have an electrician check it out, you may smoke the the motor using 110. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Cost of Diesel [was: Re: Diesels on Jalopnik]
On Wed, 10 Oct 2012 17:28:49 -0500 Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Just filled the truck a few minutes ago. $1.249 for regular and $1.199 for diesel. This is per liter so multiply by about 3.78 for US gallons. Driving by our local Exxon station, I noticed the prices were changed from yesterday. Gasoline went down and diesel went up. Yesterday Today Delta Regular 3.649/gal 3.589/gal - 0.06 Mid 3.789 3.719 - 0.07 Super 3.929 3.849 - 0.08 Diesel 4.169 4.289 + 0.12 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
On Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:20:08 -0500 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Jim wrote: Unless, of course, the thingy itself was designed to be strapped (internally) for 120V. Unlikely, I'd say. Or try it on 120V and see how happy it is. It'll be running at 1/4 power, though. 1/4 power and 1/4 speed? - might not be bad. As to strapped for 120v, many are 120v but perhaps different wound motor? Or, is strap some easy rewire fix? IF they have provision for it (two windings on the motor in series that would need to be connected in parallel), it would be easy. If they have not made provision for it, it will be very hard. 2:1 step up sounds like lab equipment? - have the Dr.Craig go visit the ghost store in town there for me - or is it all closed for sure now? Craig? Yes, the Black Hole is all closed now. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
Wire a receptacle 220 volt. You'll be feeding the motor 60 Hz, not 50, so it will run a little fast, but I don't think that will matter too much in a grinder. We have several Italian appliances from living there, I wired one outlet on the kitchen island for 220 so we can use them. Have a sewing machine, iron, electric griddle, cell phone charger, all work fine. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: I see an italian 2prong kitchen appliance (espresso grinder) that seems nice - maybe 1/3hp. Aside from a converter plug in device, can this device be wired differently by me and fitted with US plug for use on 120v? Euro is 220v, 50hz while US is 120v, 60hz - doesn't sound drastically different? With the brainiacs here, I suspect someone knows answer to this quite quick? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
Biggest issue is not voltage but wave form/cycle. European sparks are 50 cycle @ 220, and we have 110 @ 60 cycle. Try spinning vinyl on your SAE hi-fi with metric sparks. clay On Oct 10, 2012, at 5:37 PM, WILTON wrote: Run it on 220; won't it just run a little faster? 'Course, that makes you hafta have a 220 receptacle at the kitchen counter/cabinet. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v I see an italian 2prong kitchen appliance (espresso grinder) that seems nice - maybe 1/3hp. Aside from a converter plug in device, can this device be wired differently by me and fitted with US plug for use on 120v? Euro is 220v, 50hz while US is 120v, 60hz - doesn't sound drastically different? With the brainiacs here, I suspect someone knows answer to this quite quick? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] No start Frosch
I am sure I have it locked, but vacuum may not be cooperating. Used be able to central lock, but now I have to lock each opening. Before, I had to run the motor for a few moments to get enough vac to allow the rest of the car to unlock. clay On Oct 10, 2012, at 6:53 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I am beginning to suspect that somebody has siphoned my tank and got 5 gallons of fuel Did you not lock the car? The filler hatch locks with the rest! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Converting euro 220v appliance to 120v
OK, what about this Jim? since you are magical and able to make due with microwave tin and whatevery you have on hand. Could you use a computer power supply to provide be the converter? They have the little 60/50 switch on the back, so should be able to step up or down a few hundred watts of sparks clay On Oct 10, 2012, at 7:01 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Aside from a converter plug in device, can this device be wired differently by me and fitted with US plug for use on 120v? Euro is 220v, 50hz while US is 120v, 60hz - doesn't sound drastically different? Oh, it's VERY DRASTICALLY different! To smoke a 110V device in a second hit it with 220V. However, most brushed universal motors, dating from Edison days, are VERY INDIFFERENT to the quality of power they get. They, and incandescent lamps, only care about the RMS power; the form, whether AC/DC and what frequency (within reason) are irrelevant. So, if the thing sounds like a router or blender one can probably do exactly what the cheap converters do, and put a power diode in there to cut off half the 220V waveform to feed a 120V device. To go the other way, as YOU wish to do, you're screwed. You need a 2:1 step-up transformer. More expensive than a new appliance, that is. Unless, of course, the thingy itself was designed to be strapped (internally) for 120V. Unlikely, I'd say. Or try it on 120V and see how happy it is. It'll be running at 1/4 power, though. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
