Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
<< It sounds like Greg's is the second style.>> Yes! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 10:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt? > OK Don wrote: > Turn it down one size, then thread it - just needs to be strong enough > to hold the geared head in place. Of course, a good used one is the > preferred option, IMHO. There are two styles of adjusters that I have seen on W123s. The older style is a gear head under the clamping bold (that is in the slot - not the pivot) that engages in a rack on the alternator bracket. Turning the bolt is supposed to turn the gear against the rack and apply tension to the belt. On every one I have encountered, the gear and/or rack is stripped and so the system is non-functional. On newer cars, there is a 5 mm (or so) threaded rod sticking out of the side of the clamping bolt. There is a long (40 mm) nut that rests against a protruding portion of the alternator mounting bracket. Tightening this nut causes the clamping bolt to be pulled outward and increase the tension on the belt. These also often break, especially if there is something not quite aligned correctly. It sounds like Greg's is the second style. And I'm guessing Don is referring to the first style. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
> OK Don wrote: > Turn it down one size, then thread it - just needs to be > strong enough to hold the geared head in place. Of course, a > good used one is the preferred option, IMHO. There are two styles of adjusters that I have seen on W123s. The older style is a gear head under the clamping bold (that is in the slot - not the pivot) that engages in a rack on the alternator bracket. Turning the bolt is supposed to turn the gear against the rack and apply tension to the belt. On every one I have encountered, the gear and/or rack is stripped and so the system is non-functional. On newer cars, there is a 5 mm (or so) threaded rod sticking out of the side of the clamping bolt. There is a long (40 mm) nut that rests against a protruding portion of the alternator mounting bracket. Tightening this nut causes the clamping bolt to be pulled outward and increase the tension on the belt. These also often break, especially if there is something not quite aligned correctly. It sounds like Greg's is the second style. And I'm guessing Don is referring to the first style. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Another Fluid Question
> > Dan Penoff wrote: > > > > Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct? > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > No dot 4 Kaleb, do you mean "No[, use] dot 4" or do you mean "No dot 4 [allowed in your car]" -- Philip, trying not to be confused ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
On one of mine, I just took out the adjuster. the old Dissels didn't have an adjuster anyhow. You just put a bar in to hold the belt tight while you tighten up the bolt. Hard to replace missing material with a die :-(. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dsereta...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt? Or repair the threads with a die? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig wrote: On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" wrote: My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller diameter part) are stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part for ONLY $ 56.75 as opposed to the list price of $ 113.51. My question is: is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) manufacture a replacement for the small diameter part out of O-1 drill rod on my 7X12 lathe, then braze it to the head of the bolt using perhaps some Chronotron high-strength hard silver-solder? My plan would be to leave the rod in its annealed state rather than hardening and tempering it, since I don't think hardening it would increase its strength. All comments and suggestions welcome! How about getting a used one, or two, from Kaleb? 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
Not much there to turn down. Turn it down one size, then thread it - just needs to be strong enough to hold the geared head in place. Of course, a good used one is the preferred option, IMHO. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: Hard to replace missing material with a die :-(. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dsereta...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt? Or repair the threads with a die? -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
Turn it down one size, then thread it - just needs to be strong enough to hold the geared head in place. Of course, a good used one is the preferred option, IMHO. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:51 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: > Hard to replace missing material with a die :-(. > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > dsereta...@yahoo.com > Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:57 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt? > > Or repair the threads with a die? > > -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 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] Italian/ no, German, car
OK - a quick IXQuick.com search returned: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL/rt107.html http://www.haygood.com/mb450sl1978.htm http://mb107.com/ They might be of interest to you -- On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 9:05 PM, OK Don wrote: > There was an old Road & track article that was a decent buyer's guide - > I've lost the link though. > > > On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:11 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > >> Ok, has anyone put together a buyers guide for these? >> >> I suspect this car has some terrible cosmetic issue (like rust) as it has >> been advertised for months and now he's dropping the price. >> >> -- >> >> -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 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] Italian/ no, German, car
There was an old Road & track article that was a decent buyer's guide - I've lost the link though. On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 8:11 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Ok, has anyone put together a buyers guide for these? > > I suspect this car has some terrible cosmetic issue (like rust) as it has > been advertised for months and now he's dropping the price. > > -- > > -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 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] How my marriage began
I was lucky to have never had to go up on the "tiers/racks" in the curing barn; I was often on the ground directly beneath the hangers getting sand in my eyes. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Gerry Archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 9:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How my marriage began Father grew up on a farm that raised and cured tobacco as well as other crops. "Putting up" the tobacco leaves on the sticks that were hung all the way up to the top of the barn was not his favorite job as a kid. Gerry From: "WILTON" Congratulations for having 50 good years with her. I mourn your loss. BTW, 'read it at 8:55 PM. 'Been 57 years since I've had to get up at 3 or 4 AM to "take out" a barn full of cured tobacco. 'Been 32 years or so since I've had to get up that early for a B-52 mission (they don't seem to tae off very well in daylight for some reason) - it was almost always "O dark 30." Yep, that's a term we used well over 50 years ago to mean EARLY - TOO DAMNED EARLY. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Gerry Archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] How my marriage began Here's a true tale. Wilton can save it to read when he gets up with the chickens in the morning: [:o) Gerry As a young 20-something, when I went to work as the night lab tech at the old Tampa Municipal Hospital, I was in hog heaven; working amongst a gaggle of young, single nurses. One pretty blackhaired nurse caught my eye. I would talk to her at every opportunity and sometimes tease her, but she was so "cool" and concentrated on caring for wards full of poor patients, my male pride prevented me from asking her out because I thought she would probably refuse. Finally one slow night I changed my voice, called her, told her I was the engineer, and ask her to drop a piece of toilet paper out of a particular ward window so I could see which way the wind was blowing since I wanted to blow out the smoke stack. On her way to the window with the toilet paper she knocked a bedpan off of a bedside table and woke up the whole ward which undid her hard work of getting the patients to sleep. Finding that she couldn't open the window, which probably hadn't been opened since the hospital was built, she went back to the nursing station and called the engineer. "I couldn't get the window open to drop the toilet paper so you can blow out the smoke stack.", she said. "What in the world are you talking about?", the engineer said. "Drop toilet paper? Blow out the smokestack? I didn't call you." It didn't take long for her to figure out who called her and the lab phone was soon ringing. She "let me have it" but I was laughing so hard she started laughing too and that's when I asked for a date and she agreed. We married the following summer and it lasted 50 years until her death 6 years ago.. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5663 - Release Date: 03/10/13 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Another Fluid Question
No dot 4 Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2013, at 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct? > > I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids, > etc., but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to > older model years, but not all. > > Just want to be sure before I do some brake fluid flushing this week > > Thanks, > > Dan > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://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] Another Fluid Question
NO DOT 3 in ANY Mercedes Benz EVER! DOT 4 only! unless you change to DOT 5 with appropriate flushes. I generally don't allow the DOT 3 junk on the premises. DOT 3 will MELT YOUR PISTONS and DESTROY YOUR BRAKE SYSTEMS! (to Marshall>) > Dan Penoff wrote: Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct? On W123's, DOT3 will cause the hoses to swell. So I suspect the answer is "no DOT3" - but I don't know. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
Hard to replace missing material with a die :-(. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dsereta...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt? Or repair the threads with a die? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig wrote: > On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" > wrote: > >> My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop >> alternator because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller >> diameter part) are stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part >> for ONLY $ 56.75 as opposed to the list price of $ 113.51. >> >> My question is: is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) >> manufacture a replacement for the small diameter part out of O-1 >> drill rod on my 7X12 lathe, then braze it to the head of the bolt >> using perhaps some Chronotron high-strength hard silver-solder? My >> plan would be to leave the rod in its annealed state rather than >> hardening and tempering it, since I don't think hardening it would >> increase its strength. >> >> All comments and suggestions welcome! > > How about getting a used one, or two, from Kaleb? > > > 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Kaleb? Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
Kaleb: How much for one of these used? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt? On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" wrote: > My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop > alternator because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller diameter > part) are stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part for ONLY $ > 56.75 as opposed to the list price of $ 113.51. > > My question is: is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) > manufacture a replacement for the small diameter part out of O-1 drill > rod on my 7X12 lathe, then braze it to the head of the bolt using > perhaps some Chronotron high-strength hard silver-solder? My plan > would be to leave the rod in its annealed state rather than hardening > and tempering it, since I don't think hardening it would increase its > strength. > > All comments and suggestions welcome! How about getting a used one, or two, from Kaleb? 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
Welding is messier and not as strong. Weld strength about 60K psi, high-strength silver solder about 130K. Silver solder flows into tight joint making more accurate joint. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of dsereta...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt? I don't see why you couldn't do that. Why not weld it to bolt head? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig wrote: > On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" > wrote: > >> My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop >> alternator because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller >> diameter part) are stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part >> for ONLY $ 56.75 as opposed to the list price of $ 113.51. >> >> My question is: is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) >> manufacture a replacement for the small diameter part out of O-1 >> drill rod on my 7X12 lathe, then braze it to the head of the bolt >> using perhaps some Chronotron high-strength hard silver-solder? My >> plan would be to leave the rod in its annealed state rather than >> hardening and tempering it, since I don't think hardening it would >> increase its strength. >> >> All comments and suggestions welcome! > > How about getting a used one, or two, from Kaleb? > > > 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
Or repair the threads with a die? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig wrote: > On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" > wrote: > >> My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator >> because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller diameter part) are >> stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part for ONLY $ 56.75 as >> opposed to the list price of $ 113.51. >> >> My question is: is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) >> manufacture a replacement for the small diameter part out of O-1 drill >> rod on my 7X12 lathe, then braze it to the head of the bolt using >> perhaps some Chronotron high-strength hard silver-solder? My plan >> would be to leave the rod in its annealed state rather than hardening >> and tempering it, since I don't think hardening it would increase its >> strength. >> >> All comments and suggestions welcome! > > How about getting a used one, or two, from Kaleb? > > > 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] How my marriage began
Father grew up on a farm that raised and cured tobacco as well as other crops. "Putting up" the tobacco leaves on the sticks that were hung all the way up to the top of the barn was not his favorite job as a kid. Gerry From: "WILTON" Congratulations for having 50 good years with her. I mourn your loss. BTW, 'read it at 8:55 PM. 'Been 57 years since I've had to get up at 3 or 4 AM to "take out" a barn full of cured tobacco. 'Been 32 years or so since I've had to get up that early for a B-52 mission (they don't seem to tae off very well in daylight for some reason) - it was almost always "O dark 30." Yep, that's a term we used well over 50 years ago to mean EARLY - TOO DAMNED EARLY. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Gerry Archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] How my marriage began Here's a true tale. Wilton can save it to read when he gets up with the chickens in the morning: [:o) Gerry As a young 20-something, when I went to work as the night lab tech at the old Tampa Municipal Hospital, I was in hog heaven; working amongst a gaggle of young, single nurses. One pretty blackhaired nurse caught my eye. I would talk to her at every opportunity and sometimes tease her, but she was so "cool" and concentrated on caring for wards full of poor patients, my male pride prevented me from asking her out because I thought she would probably refuse. Finally one slow night I changed my voice, called her, told her I was the engineer, and ask her to drop a piece of toilet paper out of a particular ward window so I could see which way the wind was blowing since I wanted to blow out the smoke stack. On her way to the window with the toilet paper she knocked a bedpan off of a bedside table and woke up the whole ward which undid her hard work of getting the patients to sleep. Finding that she couldn't open the window, which probably hadn't been opened since the hospital was built, she went back to the nursing station and called the engineer. "I couldn't get the window open to drop the toilet paper so you can blow out the smoke stack.", she said. "What in the world are you talking about?", the engineer said. "Drop toilet paper? Blow out the smokestack? I didn't call you." It didn't take long for her to figure out who called her and the lab phone was soon ringing. She "let me have it" but I was laughing so hard she started laughing too and that's when I asked for a date and she agreed. We married the following summer and it lasted 50 years until her death 6 years ago.. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5663 - Release Date: 03/10/13 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Another Fluid Question
Second. Check to see if your car requires an additive to the differential, my '95 does for the ASD. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Craig wrote: >On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:53:02 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > >> Something else I almost forgot - any recommendations for gear oil >> (differential) as far as brands? > >Mobil1, which is what I use. > > >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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] How my marriage began
That's a good one! Thanks for sharing. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Gerry Archer wrote: >Here's a true tale. Wilton can save it to read when he gets up with >the chickens in the morning: [:o) >Gerry > >As a young 20-something, when I went to work as the night lab tech at >the old Tampa Municipal Hospital, I was in hog heaven; working amongst >a gaggle of young, single nurses. One pretty blackhaired nurse caught >my eye. I would talk to her at every opportunity and sometimes tease >her, but she was so "cool" and concentrated on caring for wards full of >poor patients, my male pride prevented me from asking her out because I >thought she would probably refuse. > >Finally one slow night I changed my voice, called her, told her I was >the engineer, and ask her to drop a piece of toilet paper out of a >particular ward window so I could see which way the wind was blowing >since I wanted to blow out the smoke stack. > >On her way to the window with the toilet paper she knocked a bedpan off >of a bedside table and woke up the whole ward which undid her hard work >of getting the patients to sleep. Finding that she couldn't open the >window, which >probably hadn't been opened since the hospital was built, she went back >to the nursing station and called the engineer. > >"I couldn't get the window open to drop the toilet paper so you can >blow out the smoke stack.", she said. > >"What in the world are you talking about?", the engineer said. "Drop >toilet paper? Blow out the smokestack? I didn't call you." > >It didn't take long for her to figure out who called her and the lab >phone was soon ringing. She "let me have it" but I was laughing so >hard she started laughing too and that's when I asked for a date and >she agreed. > >We married the following summer and it lasted 50 years until her death >6 years ago.. > >Gerry >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used 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] Italian/ no, German, car
Ok, has anyone put together a buyers guide for these? I suspect this car has some terrible cosmetic issue (like rust) as it has been advertised for months and now he's dropping the price. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >>On Mar 10, 2013 10:35 AM, "Rich Thomas" < >>richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: >>> >>> Here ya go Max, right in the hood >>> (more or less) >>> http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html >> >>Sounds like it could be a good deal if the dreaded single-row timing >chain >>has been replaced. >> >>Alex > >BBBZZT > >The 1985 came from Stuttgart with dual row chain. No problem there. >However you should plan to replace the top end plastic chain guides >unless the PO can show they were replaced recently. >___ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used 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] My kind of fishing
On Sat, 9 Mar 2013 12:35:07 -0500 "Gerry Archer" wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=x3Bf0WhvsNk&vq=medium > > Isn't this the fish considered an invasive species that they are trying > to keep out of the Great Lakes? > Gerry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_carp In North America Silver carp were imported to North America in the 1970s to control algae growth in aquaculture and municipal wastewater treatment facilities. They escaped from captivity soon after their importation.[5] They are considered a highly invasive species.[6] Silver carp, with the closely related bighead carp, often reach extremely high population densities, and are thought to have undesirable effects on the environment and native species.[7] By 2003, silver carp had spread into the Mississippi, Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri Rivers and many of their tributaries in the United States. By August 2009, they had become abundant in the Mississippi River watershed from Louisiana to South Dakota and Illinois, and had grown close to invading the Great Lakes via the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal.[8] Navigation dams on the Mississippi River seem to have slowed their advance up the Mississippi River, and until late November 2008, silver carp had not been captured north of central Iowa on the Mississippi.[9] Dams that do not have navigation locks are complete barriers to upstream natural movement of silver carp, and it is important for fishermen not to assist this movement by the unintentional use of silver carp as bait.[10] The silver carp is also called the flying carp for its tendency to leap from the water when startled.[11] They can grow to over 40 lb (18 kg), and can leap 10 ft (3 m) in the air. Many boaters traveling in uncovered high-speed watercraft have been injured by running into the fish while at speed. In 2003, a woman jet-skiing broke her nose and a vertebra by colliding with a silver carp, and nearly drowned.[12] In another example, a leaping silver carp broke the jaw of a teenager being pulled on an inner tube.[13] Water skiing in areas where silver carp are present is extremely dangerous.[14] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) manufacture a replacement Used? I think I spent about $5 to get something better in the Frankenheap than loops of twisted 10-gauge electrical wire. Failing that, weld bolts and heads together instead of threading something? -- 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] Another Fluid Question
As far as I know, DOT 3 and DOT 4 are compatible with the main difference being that DOT 4 has a higher boiling point. So you should be able to use DOT 4 in any vehicle that calls for DOT 3 (although the cost is slightly higher). DOT 5 is NOT compatible and at minimum requires a complete flush. Allan Dan Penoff writes: > Thanks, guys. I could never remember which one was correct. I was thinking > the the later fluid (DOT 4) would actually damage some brake system > components if used in a car that required DOT 3. > > Something else to add to the shopping list > > Dan > > > > On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:47 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: > >> No!!! DOT 4. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: >> >>> Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct? >>> >>> I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids, >>> etc., but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to >>> older model years, but not all. >>> >>> Just want to be sure before I do some brake fluid flushing this week >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Dan >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://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 -- 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] How my marriage began
Congratulations for having 50 good years with her. I mourn your loss. BTW, 'read it at 8:55 PM. 'Been 57 years since I've had to get up at 3 or 4 AM to "take out" a barn full of cured tobacco. 'Been 32 years or so since I've had to get up that early for a B-52 mission (they don't seem to tae off very well in daylight for some reason) - it was almost always "O dark 30." Yep, that's a term we used well over 50 years ago to mean EARLY - TOO DAMNED EARLY. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Gerry Archer" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 8:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] How my marriage began Here's a true tale. Wilton can save it to read when he gets up with the chickens in the morning: [:o) Gerry As a young 20-something, when I went to work as the night lab tech at the old Tampa Municipal Hospital, I was in hog heaven; working amongst a gaggle of young, single nurses. One pretty blackhaired nurse caught my eye. I would talk to her at every opportunity and sometimes tease her, but she was so "cool" and concentrated on caring for wards full of poor patients, my male pride prevented me from asking her out because I thought she would probably refuse. Finally one slow night I changed my voice, called her, told her I was the engineer, and ask her to drop a piece of toilet paper out of a particular ward window so I could see which way the wind was blowing since I wanted to blow out the smoke stack. On her way to the window with the toilet paper she knocked a bedpan off of a bedside table and woke up the whole ward which undid her hard work of getting the patients to sleep. Finding that she couldn't open the window, which probably hadn't been opened since the hospital was built, she went back to the nursing station and called the engineer. "I couldn't get the window open to drop the toilet paper so you can blow out the smoke stack.", she said. "What in the world are you talking about?", the engineer said. "Drop toilet paper? Blow out the smokestack? I didn't call you." It didn't take long for her to figure out who called her and the lab phone was soon ringing. She "let me have it" but I was laughing so hard she started laughing too and that's when I asked for a date and she agreed. We married the following summer and it lasted 50 years until her death 6 years ago.. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Another Fluid Question
> Dan Penoff wrote: > Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct? On W123's, DOT3 will cause the hoses to swell. So I suspect the answer is "no DOT3" - but I don't know. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
I don't see why you couldn't do that. Why not weld it to bolt head? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2013, at 8:48 PM, Craig wrote: > On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" > wrote: > >> My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator >> because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller diameter part) are >> stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part for ONLY $ 56.75 as >> opposed to the list price of $ 113.51. >> >> My question is: is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) >> manufacture a replacement for the small diameter part out of O-1 drill >> rod on my 7X12 lathe, then braze it to the head of the bolt using >> perhaps some Chronotron high-strength hard silver-solder? My plan >> would be to leave the rod in its annealed state rather than hardening >> and tempering it, since I don't think hardening it would increase its >> strength. >> >> All comments and suggestions welcome! > > How about getting a used one, or two, from Kaleb? > > > 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Italian/ no, German, car
On Mar 10, 2013 10:35 AM, "Rich Thomas" < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: Here ya go Max, right in the hood (more or less) http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html Sounds like it could be a good deal if the dreaded single-row timing chain has been replaced. Alex BBBZZT The 1985 came from Stuttgart with dual row chain. No problem there. However you should plan to replace the top end plastic chain guides unless the PO can show they were replaced recently. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Another Fluid Question
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:53:02 -0400 Dan Penoff wrote: > Something else I almost forgot - any recommendations for gear oil > (differential) as far as brands? Mobil1, which is what I use. 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] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 14:19:49 -0700 "Greg Fiorentino" wrote: > My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator > because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller diameter part) are > stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part for ONLY $ 56.75 as > opposed to the list price of $ 113.51. > > My question is: is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) > manufacture a replacement for the small diameter part out of O-1 drill > rod on my 7X12 lathe, then braze it to the head of the bolt using > perhaps some Chronotron high-strength hard silver-solder? My plan > would be to leave the rod in its annealed state rather than hardening > and tempering it, since I don't think hardening it would increase its > strength. > > All comments and suggestions welcome! How about getting a used one, or two, from Kaleb? 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] Early diagnostic system
On Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:31:06 +1030 Hendrik and fay wrote: > Well actually I am but for the lesser mortals I shall try and post it > in the message. Thank you, Hendrik, for attaching the picture to your email. Yes, that is pretty amazing. I wonder what all the gauges connect to 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
[MBZ] How my marriage began
Here's a true tale. Wilton can save it to read when he gets up with the chickens in the morning: [:o) Gerry As a young 20-something, when I went to work as the night lab tech at the old Tampa Municipal Hospital, I was in hog heaven; working amongst a gaggle of young, single nurses. One pretty blackhaired nurse caught my eye. I would talk to her at every opportunity and sometimes tease her, but she was so "cool" and concentrated on caring for wards full of poor patients, my male pride prevented me from asking her out because I thought she would probably refuse. Finally one slow night I changed my voice, called her, told her I was the engineer, and ask her to drop a piece of toilet paper out of a particular ward window so I could see which way the wind was blowing since I wanted to blow out the smoke stack. On her way to the window with the toilet paper she knocked a bedpan off of a bedside table and woke up the whole ward which undid her hard work of getting the patients to sleep. Finding that she couldn't open the window, which probably hadn't been opened since the hospital was built, she went back to the nursing station and called the engineer. "I couldn't get the window open to drop the toilet paper so you can blow out the smoke stack.", she said. "What in the world are you talking about?", the engineer said. "Drop toilet paper? Blow out the smokestack? I didn't call you." It didn't take long for her to figure out who called her and the lab phone was soon ringing. She "let me have it" but I was laughing so hard she started laughing too and that's when I asked for a date and she agreed. We married the following summer and it lasted 50 years until her death 6 years ago.. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] One of each?
--R wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngXNYnA-yBE This might be a bit less conspicuous? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScsDvRYyitc 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] Another Fluid Question
Something else I almost forgot - any recommendations for gear oil (differential) as far as brands? Dan On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:50 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Thanks, guys. I could never remember which one was correct. I was thinking > the the later fluid (DOT 4) would actually damage some brake system > components if used in a car that required DOT 3. > > Something else to add to the shopping list > > Dan > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another Fluid Question
Thanks, guys. I could never remember which one was correct. I was thinking the the later fluid (DOT 4) would actually damage some brake system components if used in a car that required DOT 3. Something else to add to the shopping list Dan On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:47 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: > No!!! DOT 4. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > >> Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct? >> >> I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids, >> etc., but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to >> older model years, but not all. >> >> Just want to be sure before I do some brake fluid flushing this week >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dan >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://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] Another Fluid Question
No!!! DOT 4. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2013, at 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct? > > I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids, > etc., but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to > older model years, but not all. > > Just want to be sure before I do some brake fluid flushing this week > > Thanks, > > Dan > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://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] Another Fluid Question
I haven't used DOT 3 for at least 30 years now. Use DOT 4, and I suspect it's what you need anyway since you have disk brakes. 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] Another Fluid Question
Brake fluid. DOT 3 for my W140, correct? I have a couple of the sheets with the various specifications for fluids, etc., but none are old enough to cover my car. Some do have references to older model years, but not all. Just want to be sure before I do some brake fluid flushing this week Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Repair 240D Alternator Adjusting Bolt?
List Friends: My son just drove from Austin TX to Vancouver WA with an inop alternator because the adjusting bolt threads (on the smaller diameter part) are stripped. I see that Rusty's site has the part for ONLY $ 56.75 as opposed to the list price of $ 113.51. My question is: is there any reason why I can't (or shouldn't) manufacture a replacement for the small diameter part out of O-1 drill rod on my 7X12 lathe, then braze it to the head of the bolt using perhaps some Chronotron high-strength hard silver-solder? My plan would be to leave the rod in its annealed state rather than hardening and tempering it, since I don't think hardening it would increase its strength. All comments and suggestions welcome! Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Ford Model A - was: Fwd: you're advises please
1931 Model A Ford 5-window coupe. 'Bought it in Jun '53 moderately restored. $150; sold it in '55 for $75; shoulda kept it. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ford Model A - was: Fwd: you're advises please WILTON wrote: 'Reminds me: I need to write some Model A tales; got an A in public speaking class at NC State College in about '55 for impromptu speech, "How to Start a Model A." Included generous motions, sound effects - the whole bit. Audience was thrilled and gave a rousing standing ovation. Which Model A? I'm presuming the one introduced in 1927. Perspective: In 1955, a later Model A was no more than 28 years old. Today, all W123s are over 28 years old. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] My kind of fishing
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=x3Bf0WhvsNk&vq=medium Isn't this the fish considered an invasive species that they are trying to keep out of the Great Lakes? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Wake up!
On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:53:24 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: > Get up, get up! It's nearly 11 AM already here in the EDST zone. I'm up! I'm up! Actually, I've been up since 1000 EDT, but didn't check email after about 1040 EDT. 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] Italian/ no, German, car
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mar 10, 2013 10:35 AM, "Rich Thomas" < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: Here ya go Max, right in the hood (more or less) http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html Sounds like it could be a good deal if the dreaded single-row timing chain has been replaced. I think the factory did that by 1983 or so, definitely by 1985. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Italian/ no, German, car
On Mar 10, 2013 10:35 AM, "Rich Thomas" < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > > Here ya go Max, right in the hood > (more or less) > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html Sounds like it could be a good deal if the dreaded single-row timing chain has been replaced. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ford Model A - was: Fwd: you're advises please
> WILTON wrote: > 'Reminds me: I need to write some Model A tales; got an A in > public speaking class at NC State College in about '55 for > impromptu speech, "How to Start a Model A." Included generous > motions, sound effects - the whole bit. Audience was thrilled > and gave a rousing standing ovation. Which Model A? I'm presuming the one introduced in 1927. Perspective: In 1955, a later Model A was no more than 28 years old. Today, all W123s are over 28 years old. --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Italian/ no, German, car
Mighty tempting, but, as usual, I guess I'll hafta let it go. Now, if it were red ? Na, na; I couldn't stand it; there'd be too many girls hanging around. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 1:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Italian/ no, German, car Here ya go Max, right in the hood (more or less) http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html --R On 3/7/13 9:02 PM, Max Dillon wrote Thanks Dan. Wow, not one positive comment. I guess that an R107 is probably in my future, if we add a convertible to the fleet. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Italian/ no, German, car
Here ya go Max, right in the hood (more or less) http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3631383039.html --R On 3/7/13 9:02 PM, Max Dillon wrote Thanks Dan. Wow, not one positive comment. I guess that an R107 is probably in my future, if we add a convertible to the fleet. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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 - RAUCOUS BAND
Mighty quiet. Time for another Sondy Tale. RAUCOUS BAND By Wilton Strickland From 4 Feb 1978 to 8 Feb 1979, I was Director of Engineering, in charge of construction and maintenance of all physical facilities at Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland. For two to three weeks during the holiday season in Dec and Jan, I was also acting Base Commander while our regular Base Commander was away on leave. One day during this period, one of the Danish civilian contractor Civil Engineers who lived on the lower floor of the building in which I also lived came to my office with a plea for help. He told me that he and others living on his floor had had very little sleep for several nights because of the fighting and very loud and raucous behavior of the members of a USO-sponsored band on a two-to-three-week gig at out Officer and NCO Clubs. He said the band would come in around midnight or after and continue to play loud music interspersed by loud shouting, screaming by the band's female singer and (possibly drunken) fighting amongst themselves for the rest of the night - just extremely disruptive to normal sleep for anybody trying to work during normal duty hours every day. Construction of the building was such that, in my room on the second floor, I could not hear the sounds from the first floor. Later that afternoon, I found the band leader in his room and asked him to please calm it down late at night in the building; that others on the floor have to get up early every day and go to work; that we appreciate the work they're doing to entertain us at the clubs, but that we can not accept such disruptive behavior in our living area every night. Evidently, though, the band leader did not understand my warning; next day, I got the same type of report of the band's disruptive behavior on the very night after I had warned them. Again, I confronted the band leader in his room and asked him to assemble the rest of the band (5 or 6) to hear my second warning. I tried to make myself abundantly clear, "If I hear one more report of your band's loud, raucous behavior in the dormitory, including loud music, fighting, screaming and, in general, drunken brawl-type behavior, which shows no respect or concern for your neighbors, late at night and into early morning, I'll put you and the entire band on the next Air Force airplane headed south to McGuire AFB, NJ. Reports I've had from some of your neighbors even indicate that there may be some physical assaults occurring between members of the band. A C-141 will be headed from here to McGuire early tomorrow afternoon. Don't make me have to put you on it!" The leader replied, "Yes, Sir, I understand. We'll take care of the situation. Please, don't send us home; we're supposed to have a 3-week gig at Thule after we finish here. Please, don't send us home." I insisted, "You heard me; it's up to you; I can not - I will not - condone such disruptive behavior keeping the peace-loving members of our work force up all night." The next day, I pointedly asked several occupants of the first floor about the band's behavior the night before. "Quiet as a mouse," a couple of 'em said. "What did you say? Whatever it was, thanks." Thankfully, also, I never heard another word about the band. 'Still don't know if I could have legally and properly put 'em on the plane, but my threat worked, anyway. 'Just glad I didn't have to try to put 'em on the plane. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] One of each?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngXNYnA-yBE --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Left side upgrade
If I have to tear into the door panel, I will, but any other ideas? Only two wires go to the window motor, you should be able to not only measure good continuity there at the switch, through the motor, but to run it by applying 12V directly. (I used a battery charger.) Up or down, depending on polarity. -- 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 Dogde timing chain
Wouldn't that be a bad chain tensioner letting the chain flop? Might be replaceable if it's accessible. Gerry If it were a MB engine, or other ohc engine, that would be true. However, it is a traditional merkun V engine with pushrods and the cam very close to the crank in the center of the V. These chains have no tensioner. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used 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] Wake up!
Get up, get up! It's nearly 11 AM already here in the EDST zone. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
