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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Fwd: [RTR] Old cars, old knees, new idea - The Human Hoist

2013-07-03 Thread Gerry Archer


On Jul 2, 2013, at 7:27 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
 With this aging (gracefully) crowd, this would be a great addition to
the garage!  Add a low height lift capable of getting the car about 3'
off the ground - which is more economical and easier from a logistics
standpoint - and many jobs they nearly kill me now would become much
easier!   I suspect the cost is prohibitive though - great concept
though --
 LarryT
   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOKWher7fAAfeature=youtu.be


Gerry wrote:
I'm not suggesting anyone make wooden supports for working on cars as
described in this email since there may be legal liabilities if I did make
such a suggestion.  These descriptions are strictly for the entertainment
and/or amusement of anyone who reads them.

I made wooden pyramid jackstands out of 4, 8, 10, 12, and (18?) by 2 
wood pieces that were in glued and screwed stacking sections; and a jack 
slider that was in

matching height sections.
I started out with the jack on the floor, ran it up to full height, and
put the bottom stackable  sections on that end of the car.  Then I did the
other end of the car.
Then I put the jack on the jack slider which raised the jack the same
distance as the pyramid stands.
I repeated the process until the car was as high as I had planned for it
to be (24?), and then reversed the process when taking it down.
In order to put the pyramids dead center under the jack points on the car,
the 2 layers of wood were staggered to match the curvature of the tire;
beginning with the 12 by (18?) pieces.
Getting the dowel pin holes the same appropriate place in each stackable
section was difficult but doable.
The jack slider stand had 2 by 2 pieces on the sides to keep the jack on
the top piece.  If I did another one I would put metal of some sort on the
slider because the jack wheels tended to dig in to the soft wood.

After the kids had all left home, I got rid of the stands since I didn't
have 4 to 6 cars to maintain and the stands took up a fair amount of storage
room.
The cost was low since I got most of the 2 by 12 wood that was waste at a
lumber yard.
In general, this was a system based on varying lengths of 12 by 2 lumber
that was keyed together by short pieces of 5/8 dowel rod, and longer pieces
of 12 by 2 wood that was also keyed together with the top piece having 2
by 2 edge guards to keep the jack wheels on track.  The slider arrange was
necessary in order to let the jack roll back and forth as it was raised or
lowered.  Raising and lowering the car without the slider tended to pull
the car off the stands or the jack off its stand.  The jack slider solved
that problem.
Gerry
P.S.  If anyone can figure this out from my poor description, they deserve
an ATTABOY!.
Gerry 



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Re: [MBZ] Grommet Install tool for shifter bushings

2013-07-03 Thread Gerry Archer


Got a warning from Avast! antivirus that a Trojan Horse from Baum was
blocked:

Infection Details
URL:http://www.baumtools.com/get_catalog.php
Process:C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Applicati...
Infection:HTML:Iframe-ABI [Trj]

I would guess that Baum doesn't know about this.
Gerry


From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com



I can't link to the actual page, but if you go to Baum Tools and choose
Mercedes for the make, All for the section and use bushing for the tool
name, it will come up first in the search results.

http://www.baumtools.com/search/index.php

Dan


On Jul 2, 2013, at 2:53 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:


Mentioned in one of the earlier posts.

What does this look like and where would you get one?

Randy

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Re: [MBZ] 240D hood release.

2013-07-03 Thread Michael Canfield

Ok.  I was thinking about CLP...not LPS..CLP is for guns and such.
We don't have LPS here.

Mike
On Jul 2, 2013 11:34 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:

  Michael wrote:
 
  In a harsh environment like that the wd-40 is better.  It
  displaces the water and leaves a protective barrier.  Your LPS
  will not work as well.

 Wow.  Bold statement, especially without specifying _which_ LPS
 product.

 LPS3 is a waxy oil stuff that is very good at protecting
 from rust, and good at keeping moving parts moving.  In my
 experience, WD-40 is vastly inferior at providing a protective
 coating.

 Again, in my experience LPS2 is a superior lubricant compared to
 WD-40.  I'm not sure how they compare for long term protection
 because I use LPS3 for that job.

 LPS1 is a dry lubricate once the carrier evaporates.  I does not
 cause dust to stick, so is suitable for things like the 40ft
 telescoping pneumatic masts.  It doesn't gum up like WD-40, and in
 my experience lubricates at least as well.

 I use WD-40 to kill wasps on their nests and to displace water in
 ignition systems.  It works well for those jobs, but I personally
 wouldn't use it for any task that required lubrication - long or
 short term.

 My only complaint with LPS is trying to find a local retailer to
 sell it...

 --Philip

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Re: [MBZ] OT Hmmnh seems a bit kinky

2013-07-03 Thread Michael Canfield

Maybe if the parents would have done that a time or two then there wouldn't
have been a problem in the first place.

Mike
On Jul 3, 2013 12:59 AM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote:

 http://www.funnyism.com/i/**epicfail/35456http://www.funnyism.com/i/epicfail/35456

 Hendrik
 who is not into bum smacking
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Fwd: [RTR] Old cars, old knees, new idea - The Human Hoist

2013-07-03 Thread Michael Canfield

Sounds reasonable...beats the crap out of cinder blocks on a sidehill
like I see fools around here do.

Mike
On Jul 3, 2013 4:05 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:

On Jul 2, 2013, at 7:27 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
With this aging (gracefully) crowd, this would be a great addition to
the garage! Add a low height lift capable of getting the car about 3'
off the ground - which is more economical and easier from a logistics
standpoint - and many jobs they nearly kill me now would become much
easier! I suspect the cost is prohibitive though - great concept
though --
LarryT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?**v=eOKWher7fAAfeature=youtu.behttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOKWher7fAAfeature=youtu.be

Gerry wrote:
I'm not suggesting anyone make wooden supports for working on cars as
described in this email since there may be legal liabilities if I did make
such a suggestion. These descriptions are strictly for the entertainment
and/or amusement of anyone who reads them.

I made wooden pyramid jackstands out of 4, 8, 10, 12, and (18?) by 2
wood pieces that were in glued and screwed stacking sections; and a jack
slider that was in
matching height sections.
I started out with the jack on the floor, ran it up to full height, and
put the bottom stackable sections on that end of the car. Then I did the
other end of the car.
Then I put the jack on the jack slider which raised the jack the same
distance as the pyramid stands.
I repeated the process until the car was as high as I had planned for it
to be (24?), and then reversed the process when taking it down.
In order to put the pyramids dead center under the jack points on the car,
the 2 layers of wood were staggered to match the curvature of the tire;
beginning with the 12 by (18?) pieces.
Getting the dowel pin holes the same appropriate place in each stackable
section was difficult but doable.
The jack slider stand had 2 by 2 pieces on the sides to keep the jack on
the top piece. If I did another one I would put metal of some sort on the
slider because the jack wheels tended to dig in to the soft wood.

After the kids had all left home, I got rid of the stands since I didn't
have 4 to 6 cars to maintain and the stands took up a fair amount of
storage
room.
The cost was low since I got most of the 2 by 12 wood that was waste at a
lumber yard.
In general, this was a system based on varying lengths of 12 by 2 lumber
that was keyed together by short pieces of 5/8 dowel rod, and longer
pieces
of 12 by 2 wood that was also keyed together with the top piece having 2
by 2 edge guards to keep the jack wheels on track. The slider arrange was
necessary in order to let the jack roll back and forth as it was raised or
lowered. Raising and lowering the car without the slider tended to pull
the car off the stands or the jack off its stand. The jack slider solved
that problem.
Gerry
P.S. If anyone can figure this out from my poor description, they deserve
an ATTABOY!.
Gerry

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Re: [MBZ] Grommet Install tool for shifter bushings

2013-07-03 Thread MG

It looks like a pair of pliers with a box end wrench on one jaw 
and a short stud with a washer base on the other. Put the bushing 
on the stud, reach up and start the bushing in the hole and pres 
the handle. You're done. Hope the link comes through. kind of 
pricy but probably a good idea if you intend to do a lot of them 
or just want to do it the easy way and like tools. Since I didn't 
I just used a socket on one side for the receiver and a pair of 
channel locks to squeeze. Not as easy and a bit fiddly but free.


http://mercedessource.com/store/automatic-transmission-shift-rod-bushing-replacement-tool-kit-free-bushings-included

Manfred


Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:53:19 -0500
From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca

Mentioned in one of the earlier posts.

What does this look like and where would you get one?

Randy

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[MBZ] TRENT update

2013-07-03 Thread Rich Thomas

The local detective says he has left voicemails on TF's cell phone but 
no response.  He figures that might be why TF has shut down the 800 #, 
nervous things are closing in.  Says he has been busy chasing dopers the 
last coupla days but has not forgotten about this guy, will let me know 
what sorts out.


--R

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Re: [MBZ] Hydraulic fluid for self leveling system

2013-07-03 Thread MG

Since it's supposed to be a mineral oil I have been thinking of 
using air conditioner oil which you can get in gallon containers 
from the Home AC suppliers. Trouble is I can't seem to find out 
what the SAE weight of the oil is.

Manfred

Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2013 14:55:18 -0400
From: G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com

I submitted this query previously but haven't seen it show up and 
wonder if it possibly got lost in cyberspace.

Since the nearest MB dealer is 40 miles from me, I'm wondering if 
there is an acceptable alternative to the hydraulic fluid for the 
self leveling system on my '85 300TD which the owner's manual 
says is available at the local MB dealer but provides no 
information as to what the spec is for this nor does the workshop 
manual.  Can anyone help here as I'd like to be able to get 
something which meets spec at the local NAPA or Autozone?  TIA.

G. M. Brown

Brevard, NC

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Re: [MBZ] AC leak sniffer

2013-07-03 Thread MG


Then again there is this option

http://www.amazon.com/CPS-Electronic-Refrigerant-Leak-Detector/dp/B009AXFHHO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1372860258sr=8-2keywords=CPS+Products+LS790B+Refrigerant+Leak+Detector

Manfred

Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 13:39:18 -0500
From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca

 
  $250 seems a bit steep for a DIYer, but...
  http://search.ebay.com/140989103679

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[MBZ] Water in Trunk

2013-07-03 Thread Jon Agne

After the last two weeks of deluge, I noticed that I have water in the side 
wells of the trunk compartment.  I pulled the plastic panels, and it is not 
apparent from where it might be coming.  The tire well is dry, as was the 
floor.  Before I start playing around with the hose, any ideas about where to 
start?

Thanks,

Jon

'85 300D
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