Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire
On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 11:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > couple cans of corned beef (Spam) > > Spam is NOT corned beef! > How can you tell? ;-) -MMM- ___ http://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] Secret Message for Poos
Gobble, gobble. -D > On May 19, 2018, at 11:04 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > The Turkey has landed > > clay > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green > 1986 SDL - Polei > 1982 300 SD - Allen > > retired models- > 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap > 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery > 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran > 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV > POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers > > > > > > > > > ___ > http://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 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] Dollar Tree Wheel Cleaner
Got some of this stuff (LA’s Totally Awesome All Purpose Concentrated Cleaner) this morning at the local DT. Been raining constantly here but should clear up midday, at which time I’ll give it a try and report back. -D ___ http://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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
That sounds like the same function as (IIRC) a Highwayman's Knot. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G Mann via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2018 9:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income I thought the challenge was still open Clue: When you pull the rope, the knot releases completely and your rope slips out of the tail wheel cleanly... as long as the aircraft pulls on the knot... it only gets tighter, can't slip. I'm not sure I can do a verbal picture with any success. On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 9:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 16 May 2018 12:55:10 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > OK, tech test time. > > Who here knows the special knot you use to tie the tail wheel, that > > runs to the rope you run to the cockpit, that will let you hand prop an > > airplane, safely, then climb in, strap in, pull the tail wheel rope > > release, take in the rope, and let you taxi away to fly? > > Well, you never did tell us, Grant! > > > Craig > > ___ > http://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 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 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] packed engine bay
This might possibly be worse than a V8 W124: https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc1/PIX133/abea4a60-39ac-4dc4-8afd-0a4398e945a4.JPG https://www.copart.com/lot/31141888 ___ http://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] 1981 Mercedes 240 D sedan 4speed " RARE " - $3300 (LEXINGTON SC)
on 300Ds. For the 240D, I believe all had painted hubcaps, but some 81-81 had alloy wheels for hubcaps, denoted by 3 white stripes. Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Bundts became stock between model years 82-83 on W123s, I believe. -D On May 17, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Bundts were an extra cost option until the early 1980s, then became stock IIRC. On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Dwight Giles wrote: I am asking about stock wheels. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Either works for me. On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 5:18 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes< mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Should a 240 have steelies& matching caps not bundts? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 16, 2018 4:23 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes"< mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: seems a little sketchy https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-240-se dan/6580754272.html -- --FT ___ http://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 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 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 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 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] Nokia screwed
simpletire.com. Yes, $10/tar. So far it is holding with the slime. I intend to run it until it wears out or fails, but will move it to the rear axle, (un-driven) Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 17 May 2018 19:06:33 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Some of y'all may remember I put nokia Entyre 2.0 on the dogde last oct. Over the weekend, one of them went flat. Seems if got a screw in it too close to the sidewall to be repaired. So, I am out $100 plus mounting for a new tar. Other than that, the first 5k miles or so has been ok. From whom did you purchase it? Do they offer a road hazards warranty? Craig ___ http://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] Nokia screwed
The safest tires belong on the rear wheels. Loss of pressure in the front is not violently unstable. And if you have a road hazard warranty, why not get a new tire? Mitch. ___ http://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] Happy Birthday
Thankee. Spent a good part of the day at Brownell's open house. (Dan will be envious) Officially OTH now. Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Curley. Rick ___ http://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] Hawaii
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/05/20/lava-spatter-hits-hawaii-man-and-shatters-his-leg-in-first-known-injury-from-kilauea-volcano/ ___ http://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] Happy Birthday
Better over the hill than under it. Rick Original Message From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 20, 2018 11:56 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: 126die...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday Thankee. Spent a good part of the day at Brownell's open house. (Dan will be envious) Officially OTH now. Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Curley. > > Rick > ___ http://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] Happy Birthday
It’s a good day to me when I wake up on this side of the dirt. Anything else is icing on the cake. -D > On May 20, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Better over the hill than under it. > Rick > > > Original Message > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 20, 2018 11:56 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: 126die...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday > > Thankee. Spent a good part of the day at Brownell's open house. > (Dan will be envious) > Officially OTH now. > > Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >> Curley. >> >> Rick >> > ___ > http://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 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] Kaleb Needs This
https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/1964-unimog-fire-truck/6544859258.html Maybe Regina could drive it? Think she could kill a ‘mog? -D ___ http://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] Austin, TX?
Anyone in or around Austin or know someone that is who could eyeball a car for me? Drop me a PM if you do. Thanks! -D ___ http://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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
This is not the knot you are referring to, but it looks like it works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibkAkm_gid8 On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 11:18 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I thought the challenge was still open > > Clue: When you pull the rope, the knot releases completely and your rope > slips out of the tail wheel cleanly... as long as the aircraft pulls on the > knot... it only gets tighter, can't slip. > > I'm not sure I can do a verbal picture with any success. > > On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 9:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > On Wed, 16 May 2018 12:55:10 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > OK, tech test time. > > > Who here knows the special knot you use to tie the tail wheel, that > > > runs to the rope you run to the cockpit, that will let you hand prop an > > > airplane, safely, then climb in, strap in, pull the tail wheel rope > > > release, take in the rope, and let you taxi away to fly? > > > > Well, you never did tell us, Grant! > > > > > > Craig > > > > ___ > > http://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 > > 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 > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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] Subject: Dollar Tree Wheel Cleaner
Awesome kills ants on the spot too !! BTDT Bob ___ http://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] Subject: Dollar Tree Wheel Cleaner
Good to know… I gave it a try at full strength on the 400E wheels and I will say that it removed a considerable amount of crud. That being said, I also noticed the finish was coming off in those same areas, but that could very well be a result of the crud having been there for an extended period of time and the finish below it being compromised. It didn’t seem to affect the rest of the finish, so I’m betting that’s the case. There was still some wheel dust residue in a few places, but for the most of it the stuff did seem to do the job. I’ll continue to use and monitor it and report back if I find anything amiss. -D > On May 20, 2018, at 2:53 PM, Rdeafboy via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Awesome kills ants on the spot too !! BTDT > > Bob > ___ > http://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 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] Hawaii
Don't drink and chase cinders. On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 1:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Goodness gracious, great balls of fire. > > https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/ > 05/20/lava-spatter-hits-hawaii-man-and-shatters-his- > leg-in-first-known-injury-from-kilauea-volcano/ > > ___ > http://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 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] Hawaii
I just got back from Hawaii on Friday night...not the big island, but Kaaawa on Oahu. No effects from Kilauea there, but plenty of rain. I heard they were cancelling flights at the big island and planning for more widespread evacuations. My last Hawaii trip in January had me awakened the first morning I was there with a warning of an incoming missile. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2018 3:00 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: [MBZ] Hawaii Pele is plenty mad at the Pakalolo growers in Puna. She is threatening to explode. Up to now the lava flows have been pretty minor, and slow moving a'a. If she blows, there is no telling what damage she could do. Lots of fissures and shaking, but time will tell what more she may do. Not a good time to be a pakalolo grower in Puna! ___ http://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 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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
Pretty close. Execute that system using only rope, without any eyes on the end, or steel rings and you have the principle nailed down. Good job finding the video, thanks. I notice it's grouped with a couple other videos of folks with "remote tail wheel tie down release". It's an old problem. How do you self prop the airplane [before batteries and electric starters] and not kill yourself or lose the airplane. Long forgotten skills... likely only even remembered by old guys [like myself]... On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 11:21 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > This is not the knot you are referring to, but it looks like it works: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibkAkm_gid8 > > > On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 11:18 PM, G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com > > wrote: > > > I thought the challenge was still open > > > > Clue: When you pull the rope, the knot releases completely and your rope > > slips out of the tail wheel cleanly... as long as the aircraft pulls on > the > > knot... it only gets tighter, can't slip. > > > > I'm not sure I can do a verbal picture with any success. > > > > On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 9:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com > > > > > wrote: > > > > > On Wed, 16 May 2018 12:55:10 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > > > wrote: > > > > > > > OK, tech test time. > > > > Who here knows the special knot you use to tie the tail wheel, that > > > > runs to the rope you run to the cockpit, that will let you hand prop > an > > > > airplane, safely, then climb in, strap in, pull the tail wheel rope > > > > release, take in the rope, and let you taxi away to fly? > > > > > > Well, you never did tell us, Grant! > > > > > > > > > Craig > > > > > > ___ > > > http://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 > > > > 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 > > > > > > > -- > OK Don > > *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of > our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain > > "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who > learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence > for themselves." > > WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > ___ > http://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 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 Needs This
I bet she could Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2018, at 1:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/1964-unimog-fire-truck/6544859258.html > > Maybe Regina could drive it? Think she could kill a ‘mog? > > -D > > > > ___ > http://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 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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
> On May 20, 2018 at 4:42 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > > Pretty close. Execute that system using only rope, without any eyes on the > end, or steel rings and you have the principle nailed down. Something like a Highwayman's Hitch? https://www.wikihow.com/Tie-a-Quick-Release-Knot-(Highwayman%27s-Hitch) Mitch. ___ http://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 Needs This
I bet she couldn't rear end a trailer on the freeway with a Mog, unless it was a very slow trailer. > On May 20, 2018 at 5:01 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > I bet she could ___ http://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] Hawaii
It’s from all the turistas taking the lava rocks for their grills. Got Pele plenty heated up. --R Sent from iPhone > On May 12, 2018, at 6:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pele is plenty mad at the Pakalolo growers in Puna. She is threatening to > explode. Up to now the lava flows have been pretty minor, and slow moving > a'a. If she blows, there is no telling what damage she could do. > > Lots of fissures and shaking, but time will tell what more she may do. > > Not a good time to be a pakalolo grower in Puna! > > ___ > http://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 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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
Mitch, That knot pretty well covers how it's done. The rope pulls free of the tail wheel without any obstructions such as loops or other knots. You just have to think which end of the rope goes to the cockpit and Bobs your Uncle. I guess you have to see Andrew for a jar of pepper jelly.. you win [he must be buying... :)) ] On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 2:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On May 20, 2018 at 4:42 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > Pretty close. Execute that system using only rope, without any eyes on > the > > end, or steel rings and you have the principle nailed down. > > Something like a Highwayman's Hitch? > https://www.wikihow.com/Tie-a-Quick-Release-Knot-(Highwayman%27s-Hitch) > > Mitch. > > ___ > http://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 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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
Hey! That would be MY pepper jelly, unless the prize goes to the SECOND person to guess correctly! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of G Mann via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2018 3:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: G Mann Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income Mitch, That knot pretty well covers how it's done. The rope pulls free of the tail wheel without any obstructions such as loops or other knots. You just have to think which end of the rope goes to the cockpit and Bobs your Uncle. I guess you have to see Andrew for a jar of pepper jelly.. you win [he must be buying... :)) ] On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 2:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On May 20, 2018 at 4:42 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > Pretty close. Execute that system using only rope, without any eyes on > the > > end, or steel rings and you have the principle nailed down. > > Something like a Highwayman's Hitch? > https://www.wikihow.com/Tie-a-Quick-Release-Knot-(Highwayman%27s-Hitch) > > Mitch. > > ___ > http://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 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 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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
> On May 20, 2018 at 7:04 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Hey! That would be MY pepper jelly, unless the prize goes to the SECOND > person to guess correctly! > > Greg I don't recall reading it, but according to my mailbox, Greg speaketh the truth. > On May 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That sounds like the same function as (IIRC) a Highwayman's Knot. > > Greg ___ http://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] Coolant tanks
What is the deal with coolant tanks? I have started looking for parts for this SDL I picked up and want to replace the coolant tank on it since this one is cruddy and you can't see the level in the tank. I also want to replace the one on my 95 E300. I thought these were cheap? I can't find them for either car on any of the normal sites, but found the SDL one for about $150 on the online dealer part sites. I guess these are not available aftermarket? I see cheap ones for gassers. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://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] Rubber chicken exhaust mod - YouTube
124 + rubber chickens = comedy gold! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYRFQk2PjO8 ___ http://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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
I stand corrected and admit my error. Thank you. It's a pleasure to be in the company of such fine gentlemen. Now what clever plot can I come up with to induce Andrew to ship each of you a jug of his famous pepper jelly? On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On May 20, 2018 at 7:04 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > Hey! That would be MY pepper jelly, unless the prize goes to the SECOND > person to guess correctly! > > > > Greg > > I don't recall reading it, but according to my mailbox, Greg speaketh the > truth. > > > > > On May 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > That sounds like the same function as (IIRC) a Highwayman's Knot. > > > > Greg > > ___ > http://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 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] packed engine bay
Try a Sunbeam Tiger - even worse than my MGA with the Olds V8. On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 10:53 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This might possibly be worse than a V8 W124: > https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc1/PIX133/abea4a60- > 39ac-4dc4-8afd-0a4398e945a4.JPG > > > https://www.copart.com/lot/31141888 > > ___ > http://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 > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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] 1981 Mercedes 240 D sedan 4speed " RARE " - $3300 (LEXINGTON SC)
Where alloys (bundts) an option on 240Ds? On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 11:45 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > on 300Ds. For the 240D, I believe all had painted hubcaps, but some 81-81 > had alloy wheels for hubcaps, denoted by 3 white stripes. > > Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > >> Bundts became stock between model years 82-83 on W123s, I believe. >> >> -D >> >> On May 17, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes< >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Bundts were an extra cost option until the early 1980s, then became stock >>> IIRC. >>> >>> On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Dwight Giles >>> wrote: >>> >>> I am asking about stock wheels. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel>>> om > wrote: > Either works for me. > > On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 5:18 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Should a 240 have steelies& matching caps not bundts? >> >> >> Dwight Giles Jr. >> Wickford RI >> >> On May 16, 2018 4:23 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes"< >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> seems a little sketchy >>> >>> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-240-se >>> dan/6580754272.html >>> >>> -- >>> --FT >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> http://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 >> >> 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 >>> >>> 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 >> >> 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 > > 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 > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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] Coolant tanks
What's different between the gassers and the Diesel tanks? Maybe next to nothing On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 6:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What is the deal with coolant tanks? I have started looking for parts for > this SDL I picked up and want to replace the coolant tank on it since this > one is cruddy and you can't see the level in the tank. I also want to > replace the one on my 95 E300. I thought these were cheap? I can't find > them for either car on any of the normal sites, but found the SDL one for > about $150 on the online dealer part sites. I guess these are not > available aftermarket? I see cheap ones for gassers. > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > http://www.avg.com > > > ___ > http://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 > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income
This one looks even better - I'll have to try to tie it tomorrow . . . https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumble_hitch On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 7:12 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I stand corrected and admit my error. Thank you. > > It's a pleasure to be in the company of such fine gentlemen. > > Now what clever plot can I come up with to induce Andrew to ship each of > you a jug of his famous pepper jelly? > > On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > On May 20, 2018 at 7:04 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hey! That would be MY pepper jelly, unless the prize goes to the SECOND > > person to guess correctly! > > > > > > Greg > > > > I don't recall reading it, but according to my mailbox, Greg speaketh the > > truth. > > > > > > > > > On May 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > That sounds like the same function as (IIRC) a Highwayman's Knot. > > > > > > Greg > > > > ___ > > http://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 > > 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 > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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] New 722.6 Gearbox in you old [sic] Car
FYI. Craig http://mbturbo.com/new-722-6-gearbox-in-you-old-car/ his Controller is made for all who want a more modern Gearbox in their great old Mercedes Link to the hompage for this product: www.ofgear.dk Also a shop: www.ofgear.dk/Shop.ehtml The 722.6 Gearbox was introduced in 1996 and has 5 gears and lock up in 5. gear It shares bolt pattern width the 722.3 which is why it fits most old Mercs. Using the Controller it can be run in Manual or Automatic mode, and it support Paddle shifters. ___ http://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] Coolant tanks
Well the sdl tank is different for sure. Not sure about the difference on a 124. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2018, at 7:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's different between the gassers and the Diesel tanks? Maybe next to > nothing > > On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 6:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> What is the deal with coolant tanks? I have started looking for parts for >> this SDL I picked up and want to replace the coolant tank on it since this >> one is cruddy and you can't see the level in the tank. I also want to >> replace the one on my 95 E300. I thought these were cheap? I can't find >> them for either car on any of the normal sites, but found the SDL one for >> about $150 on the online dealer part sites. I guess these are not >> available aftermarket? I see cheap ones for gassers. >> >> >> --- >> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. >> http://www.avg.com >> >> >> ___ >> http://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 >> >> > > > -- > OK Don > > *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of > our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain > > "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who > learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence > for themselves." > > WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > ___ > http://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 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] Coolant tanks
There was a big debate on peach parts about this, some claim the 124 gasser coolant tank will work just fine in the 124 diesel cars. Take the tank from your cabriolet, try it in the SDL. Side benefit: no one (Regina) can drive / wreck the cabriolet -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://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] 1981 Mercedes 240 D sedan 4speed " RARE " - $3300 (LEXINGTON SC)
Yup my 82 240D has aluminum steelies with painted hubcaps. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2018, at 12:45 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > on 300Ds. For the 240D, I believe all had painted hubcaps, but some 81-81 > had alloy wheels for hubcaps, denoted by 3 white stripes. > > Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> Bundts became stock between model years 82-83 on W123s, I believe. >> >> -D >> >>> On May 17, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via >>> Mercedes wrote: >>> >>> Bundts were an extra cost option until the early 1980s, then became stock >>> IIRC. >>> >>> On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:11 AM, Dwight Giles >>> wrote: >>> I am asking about stock wheels. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Either works for me. > > On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 5:18 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Should a 240 have steelies& matching caps not bundts? >> >> Dwight Giles Jr. >> Wickford RI >> >> On May 16, 2018 4:23 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes"< >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >>> seems a little sketchy >>> >>> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-240-se >>> dan/6580754272.html >>> >>> -- >>> --FT >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> http://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 >> >> 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 >>> >>> 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 >> >> 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 > > 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 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] 1981 Mercedes 240 D sedan 4speed " RARE " - $3300 (LEXINGTON SC)
Either way I think the bundts are bundt ugly! Sent from my iPhone > On May 17, 2018, at 11:11 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am asking about stock wheels. > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > >> Either works for me. >> >> On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 5:18 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>> Should a 240 have steelies & matching caps not bundts? >>> >>> Dwight Giles Jr. >>> Wickford RI >>> >>> On May 16, 2018 4:23 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> wrote: >>> seems a little sketchy https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-240-se dan/6580754272.html -- --FT ___ http://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 >>> >>> 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 > > 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 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] 1981 Mercedes 240 D sedan 4speed " RARE " - $3300 (LEXINGTON SC)
Agreed! Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 20, 2018 9:24 PM, "Dimitri" wrote: > Either way I think the bundts are bundt ugly! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 17, 2018, at 11:11 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I am asking about stock wheels. > > > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > > Wickford RI > > > > On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel < > astrasfo...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > >> Either works for me. > >> > >> On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 5:18 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >>> Should a 240 have steelies & matching caps not bundts? > >>> > >>> Dwight Giles Jr. > >>> Wickford RI > >>> > >>> On May 16, 2018 4:23 PM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" < > >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> > >>> wrote: > >>> > seems a little sketchy > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1981-mercedes-240-se > dan/6580754272.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://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 > >>> > >>> 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 > > > > 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 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] Dollar Tree Wheel Cleaner
It will need some agitation once spewed upon the wheel clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers > On May 20, 2018, at 7:40 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got some of this stuff (LA’s Totally Awesome All Purpose Concentrated > Cleaner) this morning at the local DT. Been raining constantly here but > should clear up midday, at which time I’ll give it a try and report back. > > -D > > > ___ > http://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 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: Trucks
Still waiting on a buy-back valuation, but in other news the transmission seems to be fixed. Spontaneously Friday, on two of the four legs that day, the transmission worked perfectly. (Bad, Good, Good, Bad.) Well, that just _screams_ electrical to me, so Saturday I went through all the external electrics, pulling relays, etc. I cleaned the contacts _inside_ the associated relay, and cleaned the external blades. I used De-Ox-It on all contacts, internal and external. (I had already done the engine/transmission computer's connectors.) I then re-pulled the tranny connector and used brake cleaner on it again, making sure to get a bunch puddled into the upward-facing socket. I then used compressed air to blow it out. Not sure whether it was on top, or inside the socket, but I could fee/hear small chunks blow around there. I did that twice, then used De-Ox-It on the connector, and plugged it back in. I think it seated further than before, with a positive 'snick', which I don't remember from before. Subsequent to that, all trips have been with a perfectly functioning transmission. Engine RPM's are now low on the freeway, about 1,500 RPM at 55-ish. You can feel all four shifts, counting the one where the torque converter lockup engages. Nice. Maybe the next tank will turn in better than the first one, which was 10.8 MPG. Hey, at least it made it into double digits, which I wasn't really expecting. V10's are thirsty beasts. The bearing noise, though, is _not_ a good sign, and is enough to help keep me from feeling too guilty at the prospect of slaughtering this truck for parts to get mine going again. What I really needed was a rollover, one that did not damage the mechanicals, but I doubt that one of those would have been any cheaper than the $1,450 that this one cost me. ($2,140 ready to drive.) -- Jim ___ http://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
