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[MBZ] OK don needs to upgrade to a Mooney

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Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

I’d give 600 for it, pull the tranny and other stuff then knacker the rest. Her 
ex might not be happy but who’s to know 

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Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

I really don’t want to screw around with another one of these stuck in park. If 
I had that freewheel tool I would, but they are damn near impossible to move 
around and get loaded on a trailer without it. All 4 wheels are locked solidly 
to the ground. 

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Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

If you can take off the ISM (which can be difficult to get at) you can turn the 
little gear into neutral

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:38 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> I really don’t want to screw around with another one of these stuck in park. 
> If I had that freewheel tool I would, but they are damn near impossible to 
> move around and get loaded on a trailer without it. All 4 wheels are locked 
> solidly to the ground. 
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>> I’d give 600 for it, pull the tranny and other stuff then knacker the rest. 
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[MBZ] When it's -36 degrees F in Phoenix, a Black Car is Okay.

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Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

Not practical in a driveway in the ghetto. 

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> If you can take off the ISM (which can be difficult to get at) you can turn 
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>> 
>> I really don’t want to screw around with another one of these stuck in 
>> park. If I had that freewheel tool I would, but they are damn near 
>> impossible to move around and get loaded on a trailer without it. All 4 
>> wheels are locked solidly to the ground. 
>> 
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>>> I’d give 600 for it, pull the tranny and other stuff then knacker the 
>>> rest. Her ex might not be happy but who’s to know 
>>> 
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[MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

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Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

I would be all over that. 

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[MBZ] Burning rubber

I forgot to mention. With the EGR now disabled on the CDI, when you slam the 
pedal from a dead stop it will actually start to burn rubber momentarily until 
the traction control kicks in. 

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Re: [MBZ] Todays CDI work

2023-03-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes

I’ve had many troubles with those crimp type splice connectors and wire taps. I 
cut, solder, and heat-shrink wrap all my splices now.

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>> Replaced the #1 injector. Despite cleaning the seat and bore really good, 
>> or so I thought, it appears to be leaking. Car does appear to run smoother 
>> now. Next up was installing the EGR emulator. This effectively disables the 
>> EGR which has been flaky on this thing, causing reduced boost, surging 
>> sometimes, and the occasional limp mode. It basically gets hooked to the 
>> wire for pin 5 from the MAF, pin 1 from EGR, then positive and negative. 
>> After install the thing appeared not to work. After spending way too much 
>> time I discovered that one of the splice connectors or whatever you call it 
>> was not making good contact. It was the crappy connectors they sent with it. 
>> For the positive and negative I ended up using some better ones I had on 
>> hand as well as for the wire to the MAF. I ended up cutting the wire to the 
>> egr and using a butt connector and now it works great. You have to trace and 
>> identify the wires in the fuse/computer box and all of it gets connected 
>> there. Warp power has been restored. 
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Re: [MBZ] High miles 2014 Bluetec SUV: What's it worth?

2023-03-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes

I use about a 70% nitrogen blend to fill my tires. Has served me well.

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>> 
>> 217,000+ miles (24k/yr. average) ML 350 Bluetec 2 rows of seats.  One owner
>> prior to purchase by selling dealer on 1/31/23.  I drove it today and there
>> is nothing obviously wrong with it, inside or out. Has good acceleration
>> and handling characteristics and is highly optioned.  Nitrogen filled
>> tires.  Decent paint and clean interior. There are 32 MB dealer service
>> records.  Last major servicing was in August 2021 @ 197k miles.  Probably
>> due for another servicing by now.  The dealer list price price is $11,495
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Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

2023-03-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes

Find some of these…

https://www.harborfreight.com/1300-lb-capacity-self-loading-positioning-wheel-dolly-64601.html



On Sun, Mar 19, 2023, at 09:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> I really don’t want to screw around with another one of these stuck in 
> park. If I had that freewheel tool I would, but they are damn near 
> impossible to move around and get loaded on a trailer without it. All 4 
> wheels are locked solidly to the ground. 
>
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>> I’d give 600 for it, pull the tranny and other stuff then knacker the rest. 
>> Her ex might not be happy but who’s to know 
>> 
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[MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500


This would be cool

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Re: [MBZ] No title no key no problem?

Those would be good if it’s on concrete. Not so much across gravel or dirt. 

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> Find some of these…
> 
> https://www.harborfreight.com/1300-lb-capacity-self-loading-positioning-wheel-dolly-64601.html
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> 
> 
>> On Sun, Mar 19, 2023, at 09:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> I really don’t want to screw around with another one of these stuck in 
>> park. If I had that freewheel tool I would, but they are damn near 
>> impossible to move around and get loaded on a trailer without it. All 4 
>> wheels are locked solidly to the ground. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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>>> 
>>> I’d give 600 for it, pull the tranny and other stuff then knacker the 
>>> rest. Her ex might not be happy but who’s to know 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
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Re: [MBZ] High miles 2014 Bluetec SUV: What's it worth?

I add some exotic gases to mine too, it really makes a difference

--FT

On 3/19/23 12:05 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

I use about a 70% nitrogen blend to fill my tires. Has served me well.

On Sat, Mar 18, 2023, at 23:08, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:

The nitrogen-filled tires are worth their weight in gold

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On Mar 18, 2023, at 10:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via
Mercedes wrote:

https://www.wbminc.com/vehicle-details/used-2014-mercedes-benz-ml-350-bluetec-4matic-arlington-va-id-50780371

217,000+ miles (24k/yr. average) ML 350 Bluetec 2 rows of seats. One owner
prior to purchase by selling dealer on 1/31/23. I drove it today and there
is nothing obviously wrong with it, inside or out. Has good acceleration
and handling characteristics and is highly optioned. Nitrogen filled
tires. Decent paint and clean interior. There are 32 MB dealer service
records. Last major servicing was in August 2021 @ 197k miles. Probably
due for another servicing by now. The dealer list price price is $11,495
but they are probably flexible. What's fair?
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Re: [MBZ] Burning rubber


turn off the traction control!

Yeah those things have huge torque, quite fun to drive

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I forgot to mention. With the EGR now disabled on the CDI, when you slam the 
pedal from a dead stop it will actually start to burn rubber momentarily until 
the traction control kicks in.

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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500

Yeah, that’s the only type of G Wagen I’d have. 

AZBob

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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500

Turbo or NA?

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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500


https://jalopnik.com/at-22-500-could-this-1991-mercedes-benz-300gd-g-wagon-1835648601

On 3/19/23 12:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Turbo or NA?

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Yeah, that’s the only type of G Wagen I’d have.

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This would be cool



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[MBZ] These are cool

Folks

Apparently these trucks were a real thing …. Cobbled together by dodge at some 
coach building place

 
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1430186544178260/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae7bb7d41-c11a-41a1-872b-295f5998e71c

Apparently restored examples have sold for $100k

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Re: [MBZ] When it's -36 degrees F in Phoenix, a Black Car is Okay.

Totally devoid of panache.  Only a bright color can atone for this lack of
styling.

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Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

Why "would be"?

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Re: [MBZ] These are cool

Holy crack 

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:43 AM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes 
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> Folks
> 
> Apparently these trucks were a real thing …. Cobbled together by dodge at 
> some coach building place
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

Too far away, unless I can convince AZ Bob to get it for me till I can get out 
there and haul it back. 

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> 
> Why "would be"?
> 
>> On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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>> I would be all over that. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] High miles 2014 Bluetec SUV: What's it worth?

What about the rest of the SUV?

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> I add some exotic gases to mine too, it really makes a difference
>
> --FT
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> On 3/19/23 12:05 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
> > I use about a 70% nitrogen blend to fill my tires. Has served me well.
> >
> > On Sat, Mar 18, 2023, at 23:08, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> >> The nitrogen-filled tires are worth their weight in gold
> >>
> >> --FT
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> >>> On Mar 18, 2023, at 10:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes<
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> >>>
> >>> 
> https://www.wbminc.com/vehicle-details/used-2014-mercedes-benz-ml-350-bluetec-4matic-arlington-va-id-50780371
> >>>
> >>> 217,000+ miles (24k/yr. average) ML 350 Bluetec 2 rows of seats.  One
> owner
> >>> prior to purchase by selling dealer on 1/31/23.  I drove it today and
> there
> >>> is nothing obviously wrong with it, inside or out. Has good
> acceleration
> >>> and handling characteristics and is highly optioned.  Nitrogen filled
> >>> tires.  Decent paint and clean interior. There are 32 MB dealer service
> >>> records.  Last major servicing was in August 2021 @ 197k miles.
> Probably
> >>> due for another servicing by now.  The dealer list price price is
> $11,495
> >>> but they are probably flexible.  What's fair?
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Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes G Wagen 300D - $18,500

Crank windows?!

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> https://jalopnik.com/at-22-500-could-this-1991-mercedes-benz-300gd-g-wagon-1835648601
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> > Turbo or NA?
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> >> Yeah, that’s the only type of G Wagen I’d have.
> >>
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> >>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:18 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> >>> This would be cool
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/goose-creek-1991-mercedes-wagen-300d/7600917172.html
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Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

It’s a little less than two hours away. 
You know if you really wanted it I’d go get it for you. Duh. I’m retired now. I 
have scads of time. 
If you want to do a deal, I’ll be the mule. 

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:55 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> Too far away, unless I can convince AZ Bob to get it for me till I can get 
> out there and haul it back. 
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Why "would be"?
>> 
 On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> I would be all over that. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
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  wrote:
 
 
 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/872676173989614/
 
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Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

Hmmm, do you have a way to haul it up to your place since it appears to need a 
water pump per the ad?

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 12:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
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> 
> It’s a little less than two hours away. 
> You know if you really wanted it I’d go get it for you. Duh. I’m retired now. 
> I have scads of time. 
> If you want to do a deal, I’ll be the mule. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:55 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Too far away, unless I can convince AZ Bob to get it for me till I can get 
>> out there and haul it back. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  
 wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Why "would be"?
>>> 
> On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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 I would be all over that. 
 
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/872676173989614/
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Re: [MBZ] These are cool

 Our neighbor in the mid 60’s, Mr. Gobin, had one. It was an oddity among the 
Fords and Chevys everyone else had. 
His second vehicle was a 1948 International Pickup. As a five year old I 
remember “Simonizing” one of the rear fenders on that beast and he paid me a 
dime. He then piled a few of us neighborhood kids in the back of the “Binder” 
(what he called the International), and took us to the Dairy Queen. 

AZBob

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:54 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> Holy crack 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:43 AM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Folks
>> 
>> Apparently these trucks were a real thing …. Cobbled together by dodge at 
>> some coach building place
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1430186544178260/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae7bb7d41-c11a-41a1-872b-295f5998e71c
>> 
>> Apparently restored examples have sold for $100k
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Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

I have a guy who has a trailer…if it’s in the state. Otherwise it’s UHaul. 

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:14 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> 
> Hmmm, do you have a way to haul it up to your place since it appears to need 
> a water pump per the ad?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 12:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> It’s a little less than two hours away. 
>> You know if you really wanted it I’d go get it for you. Duh. I’m retired 
>> now. I have scads of time. 
>> If you want to do a deal, I’ll be the mule. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:55 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Too far away, unless I can convince AZ Bob to get it for me till I can get 
>>> out there and haul it back. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  
> wrote:
 
 
 Why "would be"?
 
>> On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
> I would be all over that. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
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>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/872676173989614/
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Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

I sent the guy a message, will see what he says if anything. 

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 12:19 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have a guy who has a trailer…if it’s in the state. Otherwise it’s UHaul. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:14 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Hmmm, do you have a way to haul it up to your place since it appears to 
>> need a water pump per the ad?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On Mar 19, 2023, at 12:09 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> It’s a little less than two hours away. 
>>> You know if you really wanted it I’d go get it for you. Duh. I’m retired 
>>> now. I have scads of time. 
>>> If you want to do a deal, I’ll be the mule. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On Mar 19, 2023, at 9:55 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
 
 Too far away, unless I can convince AZ Bob to get it for me till I can 
 get out there and haul it back. 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  
>> wrote:
> 
> 
> Why "would be"?
> 
>>> On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>> I would be all over that. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/872676173989614/
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

Cerium oxide is wicked stuff when it comes to glass polishing. It won’t recover 
a really bad windshield, but it will make an improvement no matter what.

-D

On Mar 19, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

I bought some felt pads and cerium oxide (and Dan brought me some powder too!) 
and went at the windscreen on the “new” GL450 with the the DA polisher. It had 
this arc across right in front of my eyes where a wiper had scraped it. After 
about 15 min doing driver half what a huge difference!  There are still a bunch 
of the little micro pits that I’m not sure could be polished out but the glass 
is hugely more clear now and the scratched arc is totally gone. Amazing stuff.

Just mix up a bit of paste with the powder and water and put it on the pad and 
have at it just like polishing out paintwork. I kept it a bit damp with a soapy 
water solution and kept at it until it kinda dried up and absorbed into the pad 
then repeated a couple times.




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Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

2023-03-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes

So the paste is just the powder and water, or is it something that you
added the cerium powder and water to?

On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 1:46 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I bought some felt pads and cerium oxide (and Dan brought me some powder
> too!) and went at the windscreen on the “new” GL450 with the the DA
> polisher. It had this arc across right in front of my eyes where a wiper
> had scraped it. After about 15 min doing driver half what a huge
> difference!  There are still a bunch of the little micro pits that I’m not
> sure could be polished out but the glass is hugely more clear now and the
> scratched arc is totally gone. Amazing stuff.
>
> Just mix up a bit of paste with the powder and water and put it on the pad
> and have at it just like polishing out paintwork. I kept it a bit damp with
> a soapy water solution and kept at it until it kinda dried up and absorbed
> into the pad then repeated a couple times.
>
>
>
> --FT
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In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
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-- Richard W. Hamming, The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
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2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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[MBZ] Mower pulley needed

Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am going to 
get my Scott (John Deere) 54" mower back operating, just use my JD zero 
turn that needs a lot of work, buy a new mower or good used mower, or 
look for an old Kubota diesel mower to use this year. Last year I pulled 
the deck off the mower to replace the belt and sharpen the blades.  I 
ended up dropping the deck upside down so it fell on the primary spindle 
that drives the deck.  It also broke the idler arm.  I replaced the arm 
but it broke again shortly.  Thinking it got a bad one I replaced it 
again.  Got 1 mow out of it and it broke again.  I did not notice that 
the drop bent the pulley causing vibrations that would break the arm it 
is attached to.  Anyway, I pulled the deck off and this is a dual pulley 
and thought I could perhaps knock it back into place but its impossible 
to get a good enough angle with the pulley at the other end in the way.  
So far it appears I can get a new one from anywhere from low $200s to 
close to $300.  I did find this one on ebay but it looks rough to me. If 
it is straight and the bearings are good, fine.  But if its bent or the 
bearings are bad, no good.  The top pulley is about 6 3/8" x 1", bottom 
is 6"x1".  The assembly is 5 3/4 tall.  Anyone happen to have one laying 
around?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/394198041395


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Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

2023-03-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes

How much is the time that you are going to spend messing with old mowers
worth to you?  That's why I bought a new one 11 years ago - I only have had
to replace the battery once and sharpen the blades.

On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 2:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am going to
> get my Scott (John Deere) 54" mower back operating, just use my JD zero
> turn that needs a lot of work, buy a new mower or good used mower, or
> look for an old Kubota diesel mower to use this year. Last year I pulled
> the deck off the mower to replace the belt and sharpen the blades.  I
> ended up dropping the deck upside down so it fell on the primary spindle
> that drives the deck.  It also broke the idler arm.  I replaced the arm
> but it broke again shortly.  Thinking it got a bad one I replaced it
> again.  Got 1 mow out of it and it broke again.  I did not notice that
> the drop bent the pulley causing vibrations that would break the arm it
> is attached to.  Anyway, I pulled the deck off and this is a dual pulley
> and thought I could perhaps knock it back into place but its impossible
> to get a good enough angle with the pulley at the other end in the way.
> So far it appears I can get a new one from anywhere from low $200s to
> close to $300.  I did find this one on ebay but it looks rough to me. If
> it is straight and the bearings are good, fine.  But if its bent or the
> bearings are bad, no good.  The top pulley is about 6 3/8" x 1", bottom
> is 6"x1".  The assembly is 5 3/4 tall.  Anyone happen to have one laying
> around?
>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/394198041395
>
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are wearing."

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pause and reflect." Mark Twain

“Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Wernher
Von Braun

"In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing it.
In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
doing it."
-- Richard W. Hamming, The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
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2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

I really hate messing with mowers.   But I hate spending money on new 
ones too.  It is amazing how drastic the prices of these things have 
gone up over the last couple of year.  The cheap cheap cheap basic rear 
engine small one that used to cost about $800 at lowes is now pushing 
$2k.  Insane.  I was looking at that 54" Husqvarna they had down there a 
few years ago and was close to buying it.  I think it was a little over 
$2k at the time and is now $3k, and from looking at it appears to be a 
cheaper more basic version of the one they used to sell.  I am highly 
considering spending the same kind of money on an older Kubota diesel 
lawn tractor.  These things seem to be build to last forever from what I 
can tell.


On 3/19/2023 2:48 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote:

How much is the time that you are going to spend messing with old mowers
worth to you?  That's why I bought a new one 11 years ago - I only have had
to replace the battery once and sharpen the blades.

On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 2:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am going to
get my Scott (John Deere) 54" mower back operating, just use my JD zero
turn that needs a lot of work, buy a new mower or good used mower, or
look for an old Kubota diesel mower to use this year. Last year I pulled
the deck off the mower to replace the belt and sharpen the blades.  I
ended up dropping the deck upside down so it fell on the primary spindle
that drives the deck.  It also broke the idler arm.  I replaced the arm
but it broke again shortly.  Thinking it got a bad one I replaced it
again.  Got 1 mow out of it and it broke again.  I did not notice that
the drop bent the pulley causing vibrations that would break the arm it
is attached to.  Anyway, I pulled the deck off and this is a dual pulley
and thought I could perhaps knock it back into place but its impossible
to get a good enough angle with the pulley at the other end in the way.
So far it appears I can get a new one from anywhere from low $200s to
close to $300.  I did find this one on ebay but it looks rough to me. If
it is straight and the bearings are good, fine.  But if its bent or the
bearings are bad, no good.  The top pulley is about 6 3/8" x 1", bottom
is 6"x1".  The assembly is 5 3/4 tall.  Anyone happen to have one laying
around?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394198041395


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Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

2023-03-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Buy new parts to repair the mowers you have. Watch for the Kubota you 
want and after you get it, sell the mowers you have. If they work, they 
are worth something too.


Randy


On 19/03/2023 2:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am going 
to get my Scott (John Deere) 54" mower back operating, just use my JD 
zero turn that needs a lot of work, buy a new mower or good used 
mower, or look for an old Kubota diesel mower to use this year. Last 
year I pulled the deck off the mower to replace the belt and sharpen 
the blades.  I ended up dropping the deck upside down so it fell on 
the primary spindle that drives the deck.  It also broke the idler 
arm.  I replaced the arm but it broke again shortly.  Thinking it got 
a bad one I replaced it again.  Got 1 mow out of it and it broke 
again.  I did not notice that the drop bent the pulley causing 
vibrations that would break the arm it is attached to.  Anyway, I 
pulled the deck off and this is a dual pulley and thought I could 
perhaps knock it back into place but its impossible to get a good 
enough angle with the pulley at the other end in the way.  So far it 
appears I can get a new one from anywhere from low $200s to close to 
$300.  I did find this one on ebay but it looks rough to me. If it is 
straight and the bearings are good, fine.  But if its bent or the 
bearings are bad, no good.  The top pulley is about 6 3/8" x 1", 
bottom is 6"x1".  The assembly is 5 3/4 tall.  Anyone happen to have 
one laying around?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/394198041395




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Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

Yes. You just make a paste with the cerium oxide using water and then go at it 
with an RO polisher and a finishing pad.

You can buy bags of the stuff off of eBay for cheap.

-D

> On Mar 19, 2023, at 3:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> So the paste is just the powder and water, or is it something that you
> added the cerium powder and water to?
> 
> On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 1:46 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I bought some felt pads and cerium oxide (and Dan brought me some powder
>> too!) and went at the windscreen on the “new” GL450 with the the DA
>> polisher. It had this arc across right in front of my eyes where a wiper
>> had scraped it. After about 15 min doing driver half what a huge
>> difference!  There are still a bunch of the little micro pits that I’m not
>> sure could be polished out but the glass is hugely more clear now and the
>> scratched arc is totally gone. Amazing stuff.
>> 
>> Just mix up a bit of paste with the powder and water and put it on the pad
>> and have at it just like polishing out paintwork. I kept it a bit damp with
>> a soapy water solution and kept at it until it kinda dried up and absorbed
>> into the pad then repeated a couple times.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --FT
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> OK Don
> 
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> are wearing."
> 
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> 
> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Wernher
> Von Braun
> 
> "In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing it.
> In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
> doing it."
>-- Richard W. Hamming, The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] Windscreen polishing

As Dan says just make a paste with powder and water, toothpaste consistency. 
Put some on the felt pad and go at it.  Doesn’t take much. I mixed up maybe 3 
tablespoons of powder with water and have about half of it left to use later. I 
had a spray bottle of water/dish detergent I use on the headlights polishing 
and occasionally wet the pad a bit. That might have been counterproductive but 
whatever, it worked. 

About 15 min each side and it was nicely polished. That scrape was totally 
gone. The stuff did get into the tiny pits and I can see it but it will wash 
out over time I suppose. I didn’t want to go at it too hard. But the pits are 
visible in sunlight anyway so no big deal. I’m very pleased with the results. 
You can actually feel it is smooth as glass!!!

--FT
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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 4:36 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yes. You just make a paste with the cerium oxide using water and then go at 
> it with an RO polisher and a finishing pad.
> 
> You can buy bags of the stuff off of eBay for cheap.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 3:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> So the paste is just the powder and water, or is it something that you
>> added the cerium powder and water to?
>> 
>>> On Sun, Mar 19, 2023 at 1:46 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I bought some felt pads and cerium oxide (and Dan brought me some powder
>>> too!) and went at the windscreen on the “new” GL450 with the the DA
>>> polisher. It had this arc across right in front of my eyes where a wiper
>>> had scraped it. After about 15 min doing driver half what a huge
>>> difference!  There are still a bunch of the little micro pits that I’m not
>>> sure could be polished out but the glass is hugely more clear now and the
>>> scratched arc is totally gone. Amazing stuff.
>>> 
>>> Just mix up a bit of paste with the powder and water and put it on the pad
>>> and have at it just like polishing out paintwork. I kept it a bit damp with
>>> a soapy water solution and kept at it until it kinda dried up and absorbed
>>> into the pad then repeated a couple times.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iFōn___
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>> OK Don
>> 
>> "Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing you
>> are wearing."
>> 
>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>> 
>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  
>> Wernher
>> Von Braun
>> 
>> "In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing it.
>> In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
>> doing it."
>>   -- Richard W. Hamming, The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
>> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
>> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
>> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] These are cool

I remember those things

--FT
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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 12:44 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Folks
> 
> Apparently these trucks were a real thing …. Cobbled together by dodge at 
> some coach building place
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1430186544178260/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae7bb7d41-c11a-41a1-872b-295f5998e71c
> 
> Apparently restored examples have sold for $100k
> 
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Re: [MBZ] When it's -36 degrees F in Phoenix, a Black Car is Okay.

$3k would be a reach for that car--FTSent from iFōnOn Mar 19, 2023, at 11:06 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/575255561215661/ I don’t remember it getting that cold here lately. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows 

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Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

I have been kind of thinking about looking at this 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521887813433823/?mibextid=6ojiHh

I was in town earlier and stopped by lowes to look at what they had. That 54” 
Husqvarna that is $3k looks a lot less heavy duty and more expensive that the 
previous version of this, and a lot less heavy duty that the mower I currently 
have. 



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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 3:15 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Buy new parts to repair the mowers you have. Watch for the Kubota you want 
> and after you get it, sell the mowers you have. If they work, they are worth 
> something too.
> 
> Randy
> 
> 
>> On 19/03/2023 2:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am going to get 
>> my Scott (John Deere) 54" mower back operating, just use my JD zero turn 
>> that needs a lot of work, buy a new mower or good used mower, or look for an 
>> old Kubota diesel mower to use this year. Last year I pulled the deck off 
>> the mower to replace the belt and sharpen the blades.  I ended up dropping 
>> the deck upside down so it fell on the primary spindle that drives the deck. 
>>  It also broke the idler arm.  I replaced the arm but it broke again 
>> shortly.  Thinking it got a bad one I replaced it again.  Got 1 mow out of 
>> it and it broke again.  I did not notice that the drop bent the pulley 
>> causing vibrations that would break the arm it is attached to.  Anyway, I 
>> pulled the deck off and this is a dual pulley and thought I could perhaps 
>> knock it back into place but its impossible to get a good enough angle with 
>> the pulley at the other end in the way.  So far it appears I can get a new 
>> one from anywhere from low $200s to close to $300.  I did find this one on 
>> ebay but it looks rough to me. If it is straight and the bearings are good, 
>> fine.  But if its bent or the bearings are bad, no good.  The top pulley is 
>> about 6 3/8" x 1", bottom is 6"x1".  The assembly is 5 3/4 tall.  Anyone 
>> happen to have one laying around?
>> 
>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/394198041395
>> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

Do it.

-D

> On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have been kind of thinking about looking at this 
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521887813433823/?mibextid=6ojiHh
> 
> I was in town earlier and stopped by lowes to look at what they had. That 54” 
> Husqvarna that is $3k looks a lot less heavy duty and more expensive that the 
> previous version of this, and a lot less heavy duty that the mower I 
> currently have. 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 3:15 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Buy new parts to repair the mowers you have. Watch for the Kubota you want 
>> and after you get it, sell the mowers you have. If they work, they are worth 
>> something too.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
>> 
>>> On 19/03/2023 2:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am going to get 
>>> my Scott (John Deere) 54" mower back operating, just use my JD zero turn 
>>> that needs a lot of work, buy a new mower or good used mower, or look for 
>>> an old Kubota diesel mower to use this year. Last year I pulled the deck 
>>> off the mower to replace the belt and sharpen the blades.  I ended up 
>>> dropping the deck upside down so it fell on the primary spindle that drives 
>>> the deck.  It also broke the idler arm.  I replaced the arm but it broke 
>>> again shortly.  Thinking it got a bad one I replaced it again.  Got 1 mow 
>>> out of it and it broke again.  I did not notice that the drop bent the 
>>> pulley causing vibrations that would break the arm it is attached to.  
>>> Anyway, I pulled the deck off and this is a dual pulley and thought I could 
>>> perhaps knock it back into place but its impossible to get a good enough 
>>> angle with the pulley at the other end in the way.  So far it appears I can 
>>> get a new one from anywhere from low $200s to close to $300.  I did find 
>>> this one on ebay but it looks rough to me. If it is straight and the 
>>> bearings are good, fine.  But if its bent or the bearings are bad, no good. 
>>>  The top pulley is about 6 3/8" x 1", bottom is 6"x1".  The assembly is 5 
>>> 3/4 tall.  Anyone happen to have one laying around?
>>> 
>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/394198041395
>>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Now this is interesting

Now that’s nice 

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> On 13/03/2023 8:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Has the original import papers which appear to show what all options were 
>> available for these at the time. Does appear like the floor boards might be 
>> rotted out on the drivers side at least.
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1201606340723399/?mibextid=6ojiHh
>> 
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[MBZ] Mower engines Kohler vs Briggs

This is just a discussion post of some observations about mowers I have 
noticed lately.


Kohler vs B&S.  I was always under the impression that Kohler engines 
were better and more heavy duty that B&S engines.  I am not sure if this 
is the case or not, or if it depends on the model. For example, this 
John Deere made Scott mower I have has a Kohler Command (IIRC) engine 
which I believe is sort of a higher end engine than the Courage models.  
This is the current model of Husqvarna I looked at today at Lowes:


https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-YTH24V54-24-HP-V-twin-Hydrostatic-54-in-Riding-Lawn-Mower-with-Mulching-Capability-Kit-Sold-Separately/1000368437?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-ggl-_-LIA_SOL_146_Riders-Powersports-Chore-_-1000368437-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlIan_ePo_QIVDBXUAR1k6wItEAQYASABEgIYTvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is the old version of this that I looked at a few years ago I 
almost bought.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/148928764741403/?ref=saved&referral_code=null

I did not buy it because my neighbor gave me this Scott mower I am 
currently using because it was burning a ton of oil.  I replaced the 
head gaskets and it has been fine since.  Have used it for several years 
now and it currently has about 340 hours on it I believe.



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Re: [MBZ] Sparkly wrapped BMW SUV

Makes it visible in the dark

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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> I thought I needed a new Rx for my eyes.  Dazzling.
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Re: [MBZ] Now this is interesting

Beautiful color

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:38 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> On 13/03/2023 8:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Has the original import papers which appear to show what all options were 
>> available for these at the time. Does appear like the floor boards might be 
>> rotted out on the drivers side at least.
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1201606340723399/?mibextid=6ojiHh
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Mower pulley needed

That’s cool

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> 
> I have been kind of thinking about looking at this 
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/521887813433823/?mibextid=6ojiHh
> 
> I was in town earlier and stopped by lowes to look at what they had. That 54” 
> Husqvarna that is $3k looks a lot less heavy duty and more expensive that the 
> previous version of this, and a lot less heavy duty that the mower I 
> currently have. 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 3:15 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Buy new parts to repair the mowers you have. Watch for the Kubota you want 
>> and after you get it, sell the mowers you have. If they work, they are worth 
>> something too.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
>> 
 On 19/03/2023 2:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Long shot but thought I would check.  I need to decide it I am going to get 
>>> my Scott (John Deere) 54" mower back operating, just use my JD zero turn 
>>> that needs a lot of work, buy a new mower or good used mower, or look for 
>>> an old Kubota diesel mower to use this year. Last year I pulled the deck 
>>> off the mower to replace the belt and sharpen the blades.  I ended up 
>>> dropping the deck upside down so it fell on the primary spindle that drives 
>>> the deck.  It also broke the idler arm.  I replaced the arm but it broke 
>>> again shortly.  Thinking it got a bad one I replaced it again.  Got 1 mow 
>>> out of it and it broke again.  I did not notice that the drop bent the 
>>> pulley causing vibrations that would break the arm it is attached to.  
>>> Anyway, I pulled the deck off and this is a dual pulley and thought I could 
>>> perhaps knock it back into place but its impossible to get a good enough 
>>> angle with the pulley at the other end in the way.  So far it appears I can 
>>> get a new one from anywhere from low $200s to close to $300.  I did find 
>>> this one on ebay but it looks rough to me. If it is straight and the 
>>> bearings are good, fine.  But if its bent or the bearings are bad, no good. 
>>>  The top pulley is about 6 3/8" x 1", bottom is 6"x1".  The assembly is 5 
>>> 3/4 tall.  Anyone happen to have one laying around?
>>> 
>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/394198041395
>>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Mower engines Kohler vs Briggs

You’ve pretty much nailed it. Each manufacturer has different levels of quality
which are often the difference between a consumer grade product and an
industrial one. As I recall the Command models were for commercial applications.

“Courage”? Really? I wonder what marketing genius came up with that one?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courage_the_Cowardly_Dog

-D

On Mar 19, 2023, at 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

This is just a discussion post of some observations about mowers I have noticed
lately.

Kohler vs B&S. I was always under the impression that Kohler engines were
better and more heavy duty that B&S engines. I am not sure if this is the case
or not, or if it depends on the model. For example, this John Deere made Scott
mower I have has a Kohler Command (IIRC) engine which I believe is sort of a
higher end engine than the Courage models. This is the current model of
Husqvarna I looked at today at Lowes:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Husqvarna-YTH24V54-24-HP-V-twin-Hydrostatic-54-in-Riding-Lawn-Mower-with-Mulching-Capability-Kit-Sold-Separately/1000368437?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-sol-_-ggl-_-LIA_SOL_146_Riders-Powersports-Chore-_-1000368437-_-local-_-0-_-0&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlIan_ePo_QIVDBXUAR1k6wItEAQYASABEgIYTvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

This is the old version of this that I looked at a few years ago I almost
bought.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/148928764741403/?ref=saved&referral_code=null

I did not buy it because my neighbor gave me this Scott mower I am currently
using because it was burning a ton of oil. I replaced the head gaskets and it
has been fine since. Have used it for several years now and it currently has
about 340 hours on it I believe.

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[MBZ] ADMIN - Alert Emails

Just a reminder, folks, if you try to send something to the list and you get an 
alert email telling you it was too big or something to that effect, drop me a 
note and I’ll approve it. Otherwise this stuff sits in the byte bucket and ends 
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[MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Folks

Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and 
passenger front seats swappable?I think the drivers back has a busted frame 
or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my time 
repairing it

Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider  has a seized shaft on the 
mower blade

Have any of you ever done one of those?

Xx rick

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[MBZ] LED Taillights

When I was driving the ML550 up to Floyd’s last week right after I started out 
I got a bulb alert for my right rear brake light. I figured it was unhappy with 
the trailer, so I pretty well ignored it until I got home.

I went to check it out today, half expecting that I would have to just clean 
the contacts on the socket and be done with it.

I was pleased to find that Mercedes, in their infinite wisdom, still used the 
stamped galvanized steel plates for the taillight assemblies, however, the lamp 
sockets are now wired directly to the socket! No more lousy connections with 
the galvanized steel!

The surprises weren’t over, though, as when I removed the socket for the 
affected lamp, there was an LED “bulb” in it!!!

Grrr. Got my box of Philips bulbs and put the proper lamp in it. Checked the 
driver’s side as well but it had a stock lamp in it. Replaced it on principle.

-D
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Yes. All you have to do is pop a little cover off where the seat belt 
mounts and move the cover to the other side.


On 3/19/2023 7:14 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote:

Folks

Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and 
passenger front seats swappable?I think the drivers back has a busted frame 
or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my time 
repairing it

Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider  has a seized shaft on the 
mower blade

Have any of you ever done one of those?

Xx rick

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Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Alert Emails

2023-03-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes

thanks Dan

On Sun, Mar 19, 2023, 7:59 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

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> bucket and ends up coming through well after it was sent.
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> Thank you!
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn?

Generally the spindles are pretty simple arrangements. Most cheap mowers don't 
have a way to grease the sealed spindle bearings. It's pretty easy to pull the 
housings apart and drill and tap for grease fittings. I did that on the 
Crapsman at camp, it's been quiet for a long time since...

-Curt




On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 08:14:51 PM EDT, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes 
 wrote: 





Folks

Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and 
passenger front seats swappable?    I think the drivers back has a busted frame 
or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my time 
repairing it

Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider  has a seized shaft on the 
mower blade

Have any of you ever done one of those?

Xx rick

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Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - Alert Emails

2023-03-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes

On Sun, 19 Mar 2023 23:58:20 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> Just a reminder, folks, if you try to send something to the list and
> you get an alert email telling you it was too big or something to that
> effect, drop me a note and I’ll approve it. Otherwise this stuff sits
> in the byte bucket and ends up coming through well after it was sent.
> 
> Thank you!

You can also make sure your outgoing email is less than 1040 kB. More
than once I have had an outgoing email larger than that and got the alert
email. Cancelling the alert, editing the email, and resending took care
of the problem. (Besides fmiser doesn't have the high-speed Internet
others of us do.)

Craig

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Re: [MBZ] LED Taillights

Benzes don’t like weird resistances in the lighting system 

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> On Mar 19, 2023, at 8:15 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> When I was driving the ML550 up to Floyd’s last week right after I started 
> out I got a bulb alert for my right rear brake light. I figured it was 
> unhappy with the trailer, so I pretty well ignored it until I got home.
> 
> I went to check it out today, half expecting that I would have to just clean 
> the contacts on the socket and be done with it.
> 
> I was pleased to find that Mercedes, in their infinite wisdom, still used the 
> stamped galvanized steel plates for the taillight assemblies, however, the 
> lamp sockets are now wired directly to the socket! No more lousy connections 
> with the galvanized steel!
> 
> The surprises weren’t over, though, as when I removed the socket for the 
> affected lamp, there was an LED “bulb” in it!!!
> 
> Grrr. Got my box of Philips bulbs and put the proper lamp in it. Checked the 
> driver’s side as well but it had a stock lamp in it. Replaced it on principle.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

> Yeah, it will barely turn ….it is big … the blade is about 30 inches and has 
> two big bearings and a grease fitting which I had greased

It just looks like a pain to remove

> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:05 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
> 
> Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn?
> 
> Generally the spindles are pretty simple arrangements. Most cheap mowers 
> don't have a way to grease the sealed spindle bearings. It's pretty easy to 
> pull the housings apart and drill and tap for grease fittings. I did that on 
> the Crapsman at camp, it's been quiet for a long time since...
> 
> -Curt
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 08:14:51 PM EDT, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes 
>  wrote: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Folks
> 
> Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and 
> passenger front seats swappable?I think the drivers back has a busted 
> frame or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my time 
> repairing it
> 
> Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider  has a seized shaft on the 
> mower blade
> 
> Have any of you ever done one of those?
> 
> Xx rick
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[MBZ] 6.9

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/974934120552741/?mibextid=6ojiHh


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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes

This is a Snapper RER? (rear engine rider)

They're actually really simple and, as you say, already have the grease fitting.

I've had to fart around with this on mine quite a bit, a couple years ago the 
pulley came loose from it's hub. While I had it off I don't remember if the 
spindle fell out or if I took it out on purpose, I suspect with that heavy 
blade it just fell out. I don't remember there being anything weird about it.

I've also had trouble with the blade getting loose on the spindle. I think I 
failed to tighten it enough back when I didn't have an impact gun. I ended up 
having to modify the nut a little and it seems good now but I should check it 
again in the spring.

-Curt

On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 10:55:58 PM EDT, RICK HAWKINS  
wrote: 





> Yeah, it will barely turn ….it is big … the blade is about 30 inches and has 
> two big bearings and a grease fitting which I had greased

It just looks like a pain to remove

> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:05 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
> 
> Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn?
> 
> Generally the spindles are pretty simple arrangements. Most cheap mowers 
> don't have a way to grease the sealed spindle bearings. It's pretty easy to 
> pull the housings apart and drill and tap for grease fittings. I did that on 
> the Crapsman at camp, it's been quiet for a long time since...
> 
> -Curt
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 08:14:51 PM EDT, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes 
>  wrote: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Folks
> 
> Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and 
> passenger front seats swappable?    I think the drivers back has a busted 
> frame or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my time 
> repairing it
> 
> Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider  has a seized shaft on the 
> mower blade
> 
> Have any of you ever done one of those?
> 
> Xx rick
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

Yeah, it’s an electric start maybe 8 hp rear end rider … probably late 70s …. I 
have the service manual for it or a similar one, so I’ll read up on it 

Maybe easier to fix my slightly newer snapper ($150) that just stopped …. I 
think it’s some safety switch causing no spark 

I just haven’t studied it 

Xx rick

> On Mar 20, 2023, at 12:07 AM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
> 
> This is a Snapper RER? (rear engine rider)
> 
> They're actually really simple and, as you say, already have the grease 
> fitting.
> 
> I've had to fart around with this on mine quite a bit, a couple years ago the 
> pulley came loose from it's hub. While I had it off I don't remember if the 
> spindle fell out or if I took it out on purpose, I suspect with that heavy 
> blade it just fell out. I don't remember there being anything weird about it.
> 
> I've also had trouble with the blade getting loose on the spindle. I think I 
> failed to tighten it enough back when I didn't have an impact gun. I ended up 
> having to modify the nut a little and it seems good now but I should check it 
> again in the spring.
> 
> -Curt
> 
>> On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 10:55:58 PM EDT, RICK HAWKINS  
>> wrote: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yeah, it will barely turn ….it is big … the blade is about 30 inches and has 
>> two big bearings and a grease fitting which I had greased
> 
> It just looks like a pain to remove
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:05 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
>> 
>> Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn?
>> 
>> Generally the spindles are pretty simple arrangements. Most cheap mowers 
>> don't have a way to grease the sealed spindle bearings. It's pretty easy to 
>> pull the housings apart and drill and tap for grease fittings. I did that on 
>> the Crapsman at camp, it's been quiet for a long time since...
>> 
>> -Curt
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 08:14:51 PM EDT, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes 
>>  wrote: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Folks
>> 
>> Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and 
>> passenger front seats swappable?I think the drivers back has a busted 
>> frame or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my 
>> time repairing it
>> 
>> Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider  has a seized shaft on the 
>> mower blade
>> 
>> Have any of you ever done one of those?
>> 
>> Xx rick
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Usually on small engines there is one wire that handles grounding the coil. 
Often it wraps around the outside of the engine and has a connector inline 
somewhere. If you can find and unplug it the machine is always on which at 
least lets you know that the no-spark issue is outside of the engine/magneto.

My 1965 Snapper Comet has zero safety anything. No switches at all in fact, you 
shut it down by choking it out. Someday I might put a toggle switch on it but 
that's just one more thing to fail...

-Curt


On Monday, March 20, 2023 at 12:23:55 AM EDT, RICK HAWKINS  
wrote: 





Yeah, it’s an electric start maybe 8 hp rear end rider … probably late 70s …. I 
have the service manual for it or a similar one, so I’ll read up on it 

Maybe easier to fix my slightly newer snapper ($150) that just stopped …. I 
think it’s some safety switch causing no spark 

I just haven’t studied it 

Xx rick

> On Mar 20, 2023, at 12:07 AM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
> 
> This is a Snapper RER? (rear engine rider)
> 
> They're actually really simple and, as you say, already have the grease 
> fitting.
> 
> I've had to fart around with this on mine quite a bit, a couple years ago the 
> pulley came loose from it's hub. While I had it off I don't remember if the 
> spindle fell out or if I took it out on purpose, I suspect with that heavy 
> blade it just fell out. I don't remember there being anything weird about it.
> 
> I've also had trouble with the blade getting loose on the spindle. I think I 
> failed to tighten it enough back when I didn't have an impact gun. I ended up 
> having to modify the nut a little and it seems good now but I should check it 
> again in the spring.
> 
> -Curt
> 
>> On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 10:55:58 PM EDT, RICK HAWKINS  
>> wrote: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yeah, it will barely turn ….it is big … the blade is about 30 inches and has 
>> two big bearings and a grease fitting which I had greased
> 
> It just looks like a pain to remove
> 
>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:05 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
>> 
>> Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn?
>> 
>> Generally the spindles are pretty simple arrangements. Most cheap mowers 
>> don't have a way to grease the sealed spindle bearings. It's pretty easy to 
>> pull the housings apart and drill and tap for grease fittings. I did that on 
>> the Crapsman at camp, it's been quiet for a long time since...
>> 
>> -Curt
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 08:14:51 PM EDT, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes 
>>  wrote: 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Folks
>> 
>> Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and 
>> passenger front seats swappable?    I think the drivers back has a busted 
>> frame or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my 
>> time repairing it
>> 
>> Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider  has a seized shaft on the 
>> mower blade
>> 
>> Have any of you ever done one of those?
>> 
>> Xx rick
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Is This a Bender of the Rods?

2023-03-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes

Bob wrote:
>It’s a little less than two hours away.
You know if you really wanted it I’d go get it for you. Duh. I’m retired now. I 
have scads of time.
If you want to do a deal, I’ll be the mule.

Does that apply for any of us?
I should have bought that 2002 E320 you posted the other day
Coulda shoulda woulda.

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question