Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
I'm surprised he took it, too. He's usually very upset about such BS as that. No synchromesh that I know of. I was never able to go to first gear on my '31 Model A (55 years ago) while rolling, but I could always, anytime, go to second. After all, when you get too slow to accelerate in third, you hafta be able to shift down to second to accelerate well. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar I'm surprised he took the truck. I'd have been up one side of the seller and down the other every third word would be "liar". At the very least the seller wouldn't have gotten all the money. He should definitely give the guy negative feedback and include the words "lied to me" in the feedback description. That truck doesn't have a synchromesh trans does it? First thing to do will be to change the trans oil. With luck its just old and crusty. -Curt Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:11:41 -0500 From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar Message-ID: <29d4977c6b4a431a8a60ff8994bd0...@wiltonpc> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=response Oh, more rant: friend told me during that last call to ''im that he can't shift from third gear to second while rolling; lotsa gear grinding when he tries it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
Friend just (10 PM) got home with the Model AA. 'Drove last 30 miles in near blinding snow; much accumulation on windshield; 'was able to move wiper a little bit somehow occasionally to make peep hole. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim C" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 7:23 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Rode with friend to Columbia, SC, this morning to help him pick up a '28 Model AA Ford truck that he bought on e-Bay coupla Should have had a Columbi-Q, my parents are there so I could have had a good excuse to visit, and I know there are several SC listers. :) That's kind of a dreary trip and worse by yourself, glad your friend was prepared. 'Called friend coupla times since arriving home; he's a little over half way here, but he's having to stop about every 20 miles to put water in the truck because of a radiator leak. He called few minutes ago and asked if were OK to put Stopleak in the radiator. What are your opinions of Stopleak or such products? How might they complicate later repairs to radiator, etc. Do they also leave deposits in the block to need removal later? I've always been told to steer clear of them regardless of the mechanic's age, but in a '28 Ford... Seems like it would have the same problem, heat + dry = hardening, not necessarily where you want it. I have noticed that straight Zyrex is much thicker than regular antifreeze, but if it leaks you're out a lot more cash. Are you all in the path of the snow? If so he might want the stopleak anyway, and deal with the consequences later. If not I'd counsel him to ride it out, should be able to buy a half-dozen antifreeze jugs and fill them at local restaurants as they run low. BTW, I drove friend's Honda Fit home; it's quick,but I sure much rather drive my 23 and 19-year-old MBs. ;< Safer than a Toyota, but the '28 Ford will be classier I think. :) -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
I'm surprised he took the truck. I'd have been up one side of the seller and down the other every third word would be "liar". At the very least the seller wouldn't have gotten all the money. He should definitely give the guy negative feedback and include the words "lied to me" in the feedback description. That truck doesn't have a synchromesh trans does it? First thing to do will be to change the trans oil. With luck its just old and crusty. -Curt Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:11:41 -0500 From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar Message-ID: <29d4977c6b4a431a8a60ff8994bd0...@wiltonpc> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=response Oh, more rant: friend told me during that last call to ''im that he can't shift from third gear to second while rolling; lotsa gear grinding when he tries it. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
You know I thought that too until I really paid attention... The Prestone 50/50 stuff is $6+ at Autozone ($6.50 I think) while G-05 is $11.95 at Car Quest and each gallon makes two... One of my snowmobiles was having strange overheating episodes, not actually overheating but getting quite high on the gauge, higher than I thought it should be. I decided to drain the overflow bottle (which is actually the top radiator tank on a snowmobile) and refill with G-05. The quart that lives in that tank is a significant portion of the coolant total. When I drained the tank I thought "geez that looks awful thick". I *think* what happened is that somebody ran straight green anti-freeze and its so thick that at low engine speeds it has a hard time getting through the thermostat. With a quart of 50/50 G-05 in the tank almost all of the heating issues are gone. I need to drain and replace the system totally at some point, maybe in the spring... -Curt Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:39:48 -0500 From: Tim C To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I have noticed that straight Zyrex is much thicker than regular antifreeze, but if it leaks you're out a lot more cash. -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
"WILTON" writes: > 'Called friend coupla times since arriving home; he's a little over > half way here, but he's having to stop about every 20 miles to put > water in the truck because of a radiator leak. He called few minutes > ago and asked if were OK to put Stopleak in the radiator. What are > your opinions of Stopleak or such products? How might they complicate > later repairs to radiator, etc. Do they also leave deposits in the > block to need removal later? Honestly, if it's leaking that much I don't know that stopleak will plug it. That stuff is basically for pinholes. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
Oh, more rant: friend told me during that last call to ''im that he can't
shift from third gear to second while rolling; lotsa gear grinding when he
tries it.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "WILTON"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 7:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
'Just talked to friend driving the Model AA truck; he's about 50 miles
from home. 'Said he stopped at an auto parts store and put some stuff in
the radiator; leak has stopped for now. BTW, when I called him an hour or
so ago, I asked him if he had checked the fuel "recently." He replied
that he had not, but would at next service station. He just told me
coupla minutes ago that immediately after that last call to him, he came
upon a station way out in the sticks (very isolated), pulled in and
checked the fuel; 'found it VERY low; 'put 9.5 gallons in the 10-gallon
tank. Lucky, lucky.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "WILTON"
To: "mercedes list"
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 7:23 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
'Rode with friend to Columbia, SC, this morning to help him pick up a '28
Model AA Ford truck that he bought on e-Bay coupla days ago. Photos
looked great, of course, and included photos of manifold heater (a shroud
on top of exhaust manifold that directs heat from manifold into cabin)
installed; even showed turn switch on steering column and the lights
installed front and rear. Friend asked about tires; seller told him,
"They're in excellent condition - nearly new; everything works; I
wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere on a long trip right now." Friend
asked about speedometer, fuel gauge and windshield wiper. Seller stated,
"Oh, they work, everything works." Friend asked, "What about leaks?"
Reply: "No leaks. Engine has just been rebuilt."
Friend's original plan was to trailer the truck home, but couldn't
readily find a trailer big/long enough (truck is not a pickup, but a 1
1/2 ton, I think). Seller promised such perfect product, friend decided
to drive it home ('bout 200 mi), and I'd drive his car home.
As I was getting out of car in driveway beside the truck, I noticed
heater shroud lying in cargo bed of truck and many age/dry rot cracks in
the tires - nearly new tires, my etc. With my walker, I hobbled around
to driver door of the truck and glanced through the window, immediately
noticing wires hanging from the turn signal switch - working turn
signals, my etc. By then, friend and seller were approaching driver side
of the truck, and I retreated to friend's car to prepare for my driving
it home, saying, "I'll get out of your way; y'all take your time; I'll
just wait here in the car 'til you're ready to go." Seller got in the
truck, started it and turned on headlights, friend walked around it
checking the lights and got in the driver side of truck; I thought they
would take it for an extensive check-out drive, bur seller proceeded to
his car as friend waved to me to follow them. I yelled to ask him if
they were coming back here. "No," he replied, "Just follow us up to the
bank a quarter mile away; we'll transfer title there."
I followed 'em to the bank and waited a few minutes for the them to
conclude the transaction. Seller left; friend came to the truck, where I
was waiting beside it in the car. As friend prepared to leave in the
truck, he told me that seller had just confirmed that speedometer, fuel
gauge and windshield wiper don't work, in contrast to the glowing
promises about how perfect everything was while they were on the phone.
I wanted to drive along behind the truck on trip home, but friend
insisted adamantly that I leave him and come on home via Interstate
highways while he takes non-interstate at 40 mph. After he assured me
that he is fully prepared for the trip alone, with extra clothes,
flashlight, extra battery, AAA card, etc., I left him and came on home.
'Called friend coupla times since arriving home; he's a little over half
way here, but he's having to stop about every 20 miles to put water in
the truck because of a radiator leak. He called few minutes ago and
asked if were OK to put Stopleak in the radiator.
What are your opinions of Stopleak or such products? How might they
complicate later repairs to radiator, etc. Do they also leave deposits
in the block to need removal later?
BTW, I drove friend's Honda Fit home; it's quick,but I sure much rather
drive my 23 and 19-year-old MBs. ;<
Wilton
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Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
I'm reluctant to use Stopleak stuff in radiators, too. Possible little bit of snow tonight or tomorrow. Wilton Goldsboro, NC (55 mi SE Raleigh) - Original Message - From: "Tim C" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 7:23 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Rode with friend to Columbia, SC, this morning to help him pick up a '28 Model AA Ford truck that he bought on e-Bay coupla Should have had a Columbi-Q, my parents are there so I could have had a good excuse to visit, and I know there are several SC listers. :) That's kind of a dreary trip and worse by yourself, glad your friend was prepared. 'Called friend coupla times since arriving home; he's a little over half way here, but he's having to stop about every 20 miles to put water in the truck because of a radiator leak. He called few minutes ago and asked if were OK to put Stopleak in the radiator. What are your opinions of Stopleak or such products? How might they complicate later repairs to radiator, etc. Do they also leave deposits in the block to need removal later? I've always been told to steer clear of them regardless of the mechanic's age, but in a '28 Ford... Seems like it would have the same problem, heat + dry = hardening, not necessarily where you want it. I have noticed that straight Zyrex is much thicker than regular antifreeze, but if it leaks you're out a lot more cash. Are you all in the path of the snow? If so he might want the stopleak anyway, and deal with the consequences later. If not I'd counsel him to ride it out, should be able to buy a half-dozen antifreeze jugs and fill them at local restaurants as they run low. BTW, I drove friend's Honda Fit home; it's quick,but I sure much rather drive my 23 and 19-year-old MBs. ;< Safer than a Toyota, but the '28 Ford will be classier I think. :) -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
'Just talked to friend driving the Model AA truck; he's about 50 miles from
home. 'Said he stopped at an auto parts store and put some stuff in the
radiator; leak has stopped for now. BTW, when I called him an hour or so
ago, I asked him if he had checked the fuel "recently." He replied that he
had not, but would at next service station. He just told me coupla minutes
ago that immediately after that last call to him, he came upon a station way
out in the sticks (very isolated), pulled in and checked the fuel; 'found it
VERY low; 'put 9.5 gallons in the 10-gallon tank. Lucky, lucky.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "WILTON"
To: "mercedes list"
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 7:23 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
'Rode with friend to Columbia, SC, this morning to help him pick up a '28
Model AA Ford truck that he bought on e-Bay coupla days ago. Photos
looked great, of course, and included photos of manifold heater (a shroud
on top of exhaust manifold that directs heat from manifold into cabin)
installed; even showed turn switch on steering column and the lights
installed front and rear. Friend asked about tires; seller told him,
"They're in excellent condition - nearly new; everything works; I wouldn't
hesitate to drive it anywhere on a long trip right now." Friend asked
about speedometer, fuel gauge and windshield wiper. Seller stated, "Oh,
they work, everything works." Friend asked, "What about leaks?" Reply:
"No leaks. Engine has just been rebuilt."
Friend's original plan was to trailer the truck home, but couldn't readily
find a trailer big/long enough (truck is not a pickup, but a 1 1/2 ton, I
think). Seller promised such perfect product, friend decided to drive it
home ('bout 200 mi), and I'd drive his car home.
As I was getting out of car in driveway beside the truck, I noticed heater
shroud lying in cargo bed of truck and many age/dry rot cracks in the
tires - nearly new tires, my etc. With my walker, I hobbled around to
driver door of the truck and glanced through the window, immediately
noticing wires hanging from the turn signal switch - working turn signals,
my etc. By then, friend and seller were approaching driver side of the
truck, and I retreated to friend's car to prepare for my driving it home,
saying, "I'll get out of your way; y'all take your time; I'll just wait
here in the car 'til you're ready to go." Seller got in the truck,
started it and turned on headlights, friend walked around it checking the
lights and got in the driver side of truck; I thought they would take it
for an extensive check-out drive, bur seller proceeded to his car as
friend waved to me to follow them. I yelled to ask him if they were
coming back here. "No," he replied, "Just follow us up to the bank a
quarter mile away; we'll transfer title there."
I followed 'em to the bank and waited a few minutes for the them to
conclude the transaction. Seller left; friend came to the truck, where I
was waiting beside it in the car. As friend prepared to leave in the
truck, he told me that seller had just confirmed that speedometer, fuel
gauge and windshield wiper don't work, in contrast to the glowing promises
about how perfect everything was while they were on the phone.
I wanted to drive along behind the truck on trip home, but friend insisted
adamantly that I leave him and come on home via Interstate highways while
he takes non-interstate at 40 mph. After he assured me that he is fully
prepared for the trip alone, with extra clothes, flashlight, extra
battery, AAA card, etc., I left him and came on home.
'Called friend coupla times since arriving home; he's a little over half
way here, but he's having to stop about every 20 miles to put water in the
truck because of a radiator leak. He called few minutes ago and asked if
were OK to put Stopleak in the radiator.
What are your opinions of Stopleak or such products? How might they
complicate later repairs to radiator, etc. Do they also leave deposits in
the block to need removal later?
BTW, I drove friend's Honda Fit home; it's quick,but I sure much rather
drive my 23 and 19-year-old MBs. ;<
Wilton
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Re: [MBZ] Another e-Bay seller liar
On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 7:23 PM, WILTON wrote: > 'Rode with friend to Columbia, SC, this morning to help him pick up a '28 > Model AA Ford truck that he bought on e-Bay coupla Should have had a Columbi-Q, my parents are there so I could have had a good excuse to visit, and I know there are several SC listers. :) That's kind of a dreary trip and worse by yourself, glad your friend was prepared. > 'Called friend coupla times since arriving home; he's a little over half way > here, but he's having to stop about every 20 miles to put water in the truck > because of a radiator leak. He called few minutes ago and asked if were OK > to put Stopleak in the radiator. > What are your opinions of Stopleak or such products? How might they > complicate later repairs to radiator, etc. Do they also leave deposits in > the block to need removal later? I've always been told to steer clear of them regardless of the mechanic's age, but in a '28 Ford... Seems like it would have the same problem, heat + dry = hardening, not necessarily where you want it. I have noticed that straight Zyrex is much thicker than regular antifreeze, but if it leaks you're out a lot more cash. Are you all in the path of the snow? If so he might want the stopleak anyway, and deal with the consequences later. If not I'd counsel him to ride it out, should be able to buy a half-dozen antifreeze jugs and fill them at local restaurants as they run low. > BTW, I drove friend's Honda Fit home; it's quick,but I sure much rather drive > my 23 and 19-year-old MBs. ;< Safer than a Toyota, but the '28 Ford will be classier I think. :) -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
