Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
I'm in no hurry, just tossing the idea out there. I think I'd want $25 plus shipping which is right around what I paid for it. Thats probably a low price but I'm not in it to make money. I think Phillip was reasonably happy with our deal even though IIRC I made him provide glass for his lantern. I know Mike at OldColemanParts pretty well, he was at the Coleman Collectors Convention last June. The new fuel pickup is not required, I didn't do it on the 220F that I converted but without a straight tube you get bad pulsing at low temps. At some point I plan to pull the fuel/air tube and put a small piece of shrink wrap tubing over the air hole. Makes it very easy to go back to instant-lite if I want. Valve position won't matter as long as I remove the rod inside the tube. I'm not real worried about that, I don't care if the valve needs to be open all the way, its not like the valve controls brightness anyway. You can get around the terrible Coleman mantles by using Peerless, Mike has them for just about the same price as Coleman. Thorium coated so they're much brighter, they're also slightly larger. Extremely popular in the Amish community where they live by gas lights. For a #21 replacement you'd get a 2C HG, the #99 is replaced with a #24 Peerless. In our camp I use the 2C HG exclusively, they're much brighter on our propane fixtures. -Curt Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:53:30 -0400 From: John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 10775437-f774-46f0-b4f6-17e7c5c4f...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain;charset=utf-8 I'm a little low on cash right now; we had the fridge die Monday night and I need to put a new front pipe on a 210.025... Anyhow, I think mine is a 220H, and I put a proper kerosene dip tube in it as well as the appropriate generator; take a 220 generator and remove the jet and pricker; replace them with the jet and pricker from a 200A generator. Put a preheat cup on it and away you go. Btw the new Coleman mantles SUCK; they are not thoriated and only produce half of the light because of it. I understand that on the single mantle lanterns, you probably want to use a #99 mantle for better heating of the generator. I take it you know of oldcolemanparts.com ? Oldcolemanparts still has kero fuel tubes; the number is 220F1421, made for the 206 and 231 (but it fits nicely given the 220 part number base!) You can get away without the kero tube, but you have to open the valve a lot with the gas tube in it, since you aren't going to get any significant quantity of vapour through the top holes in the outer shell? -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
- Original Message - From: Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:22 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Dieselhead wrote: - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm Is this a count of the things you have restored, or things you plan to restore? For me, the original intent was to restore or repair things and continue to use them, but the fact is that I have a full shelf of (and more than a few in the yard) items that need a little TLC (translation - they don't work, and most people would throw them away). Oh well, I may as well own up and acknowledge that other people did throw them away before I claimed them as mine. I suspect this may be an OCD - type of behaviour, but I rationalize it by maintaining that I am doing my part to reuse, recycle, restore and be green. It borders on taking pride in living off the discards of others. Anybody else have this tendency? Jerry 82 240D It's common behaviour in this group, and with a subset of perfectionists. I can't look in any direction in this shop without seeing something that was broken and is now working. Most of us have a healthy attitude toward this tendency since we do buy new things when it is prudent to do so. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
I converted a 220 and a 200a to kerosene a couple years ago, they'll burn diesel too if you preheat well enough. In the end I think the designed-for-kerosene lanterns do better with the stuff although they tend to be less common and more expensive. I haven't bought any lanterns in so long I can't remember the last one I bought. I figured with 5 or more waiting in line to get fixed I probably shouldn't be buying more. Sportster you mean a 502? I've got one, its okay. I've got an Optimus 8R I like a lot more, see it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQZ-07MMaJU I'd consider selling my 502 if you're serious. I've even got the box and original instructions. It was maybe used twice when I got it, I've used it maybe 5 times. Probably 2 quarts of fuel total in its life. -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:49:51 -0400 From: John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 84825031-7b17-4e45-ae39-483a0774e...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii I've only got 1 Coleman, a circa 1974 dual mantle that has been converted to kero. I also have a somewhat new-ish (maybe 1980's?) 2 burner stove. I wouldn't mind having a sportster tho. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Its kind of an at any given moment thing. I was pleased this year to get up to 4 out of 5 snowmobiles running at any given moment. I probably could have gotten the 5th one but it needs some body work and I was having so much fun with the other 4... I only count lanterns when they work, theres at least 5 (I don't think as many as 10) that are in line for recuperation, and some of those will get restored. I like doing lanterns because it doesn't take very long to get one working again and even a full restoration doesn't have that many man hours, most of the time is in waiting for the paint to fully harden. I really get a kick out of bringing something back to life that somebody else has deemed broken a lot of times a lantern can come back to life with a new fuel cap seal and soaking the pump leather in neets foot oil. -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:22:14 -0700 From: Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 74A5E4927E5D4CA38927DE5902681B8B@JerryPC Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 Dieselhead wrote: - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm Is this a count of the things you have restored, or things you plan to restore? For me, the original intent was to restore or repair things and continue to use them, but the fact is that I have a full shelf of (and more than a few in the yard) items that need a little TLC (translation - they don't work, and most people would throw them away). Oh well, I may as well own up and acknowledge that other people did throw them away before I claimed them as mine. I suspect this may be an OCD - type of behaviour, but I rationalize it by maintaining that I am doing my part to reuse, recycle, restore and be green. It borders on taking pride in living off the discards of others. Anybody else have this tendency? P.S. What is a schneemobile Jerry 82 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Oh sheesh I forgot about that. I also forgot to tell you how at the Coleman Collectors Convention last year I was heralded as somewhat of an expert on Coleman Irons because I'd actually lit one before. Turns out loads of folks have them that they never light. Another guy showed up with one just like the one you sold me and we had it going in a few minutes by giving it a new fuel cap seal, which is the same thing I had to do to mine. Still need to take mine apart and give it a good inside cleaning, it tends to whoof and go out. Its got some dust inside the burner. I considered it yesterday but instead worked on a video. I make a little money off the videos (about $5/mo) so I figure time invested in making videos is worth it. At some point I intend to do an iron video. I'd like to do it as a period piece, the gentleman's gentleman showing the wonderful new iron... -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:34:21 -0500 From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: CANZcij8Skoi=bzae6v5ngadn0epsqglboq3rzn9-wx7ao4d...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Do you still have the Coleman iron? On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Last I counted there were like 31 or 32 lanterns (I might have forgot 2 at camp and a couple in the house), I think theres maybe 9 stoves (anybody want a camp stove?), 2 lamps, one of which isn't Coleman. 1 Snapper RER (rear engine rider) circa 1965 1 Cub Cadet Model 70 circa 1964 - due for diesel engine upgrade 2x motorcycles 5x snowmobiles (probably should sell one but each has a purpose) 1 Cub Cadet Model 72 circa 1967 - that one is at camp and doesn't really count the Farmall Super M circa 1952 oh and theres a lawn tractor at camp, Craftsman I think, 17hp, it does a pretty good job but is rather forgettable. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
I really get a kick out of bringing something back to life that somebody else has deemed broken Me too. Latest was the BIL's front door latch. They've been entering the house through the garage for a couple of years now. I disassembled it, a quality item, and found that ham-handedness had broken off a too-cheap bit of zinc casting. (The thumb lever axle pin goes through two of these ears, one was broken off.) The crap design has too little metal in the area to sustain taking much force. It really needs a new part, probably which can't be obtained. I flailed around with some stiff iron wire and managed to make a harness for the hinge pin that keeps the axle pinned against what remains of the casting. Told 'em to treat it gently and it might hold up for awhile, while a part (or replacement door handle) was sought. They seemed to appreciate the fix, and youth pastor salaries being what they are, it'll probably stay the way I rigged it for some time, assuming it holds up and they treat it gently. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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At some point I intend to do an iron video. I'd like to do it as a period piece, the gentleman's gentleman showing the wonderful new iron... Costuming counts in this sort of thing. Maybe with one stunningly stupid anachronism for fun... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Almost always find it exactly where you put it so you'd know where it is but forgot where that was 'til you found it. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: clay redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 11:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can That is my M.O. Keep finding the stuff I already had in the parts area, then it goes missing, but ends up just where I left it. In the mean time, the other stuff goes misplaces, and I am on the hunt for more AWOL parts clay On Apr 10, 2013, at 5:43 PM, WILTON wrote: Or can't find when I need it, go buy another one, then find the first one. ;) Wilt - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Sometimes I remember that I purchased some parts or supplies for a project, but when I finally make time to put them to use, too often I can't find them! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, the desk has gotten sorta cluttered, but the POR 15 was in a cabinet across the room. 'Even remembered where it was; opened door and voila! Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Isn't it amazing what we find when we clean our desk! ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change
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We have several nice-looking and very functional chairs and small tables around the house that I salvaged from neighbors' discard pile at the street 45 to 50 years ago. One of my favorite chairs is a $2 maple chair that I purchased in a junk store in Macon, GA, 50 years ago; 'repaired and refinished it. We still call it the $2 chair. In the MI UP 40 years ago, SWMBO went junking through the countryside one afternoon and came home with six oak cane-bottom chairs @ $4 each; used parts of the worst one to repair the others; refinished and installed new caning; 'been using them at our kitchen table for 39 years; replaced cane bottoms twice since I did 'em first 40 years ago. 'Went to a party one night at a friend's house at Mather AFB, CA, in '62. As I pulled into friend's driveway, I noticed small butterfly table lying on discard pile at the street. I asked friend, Are you throwing that table away? Yes, he replied, You may have it if you want. 'Repaired it, removed white paint, refinished it with more appropriate stain and varnish; 'in use right now in 2nd floor bedroom. 'Many more items around the house like that. 'Could write a small book 'bout 'em. Oh, BTW, there are a FEW things around the house that we bought new, but many of the things we enjoy most are those that had been thrown away. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can I really get a kick out of bringing something back to life that somebody else has deemed broken Me too. Latest was the BIL's front door latch. They've been entering the house through the garage for a couple of years now. I disassembled it, a quality item, and found that ham-handedness had broken off a too-cheap bit of zinc casting. (The thumb lever axle pin goes through two of these ears, one was broken off.) The crap design has too little metal in the area to sustain taking much force. It really needs a new part, probably which can't be obtained. I flailed around with some stiff iron wire and managed to make a harness for the hinge pin that keeps the axle pinned against what remains of the casting. Told 'em to treat it gently and it might hold up for awhile, while a part (or replacement door handle) was sought. They seemed to appreciate the fix, and youth pastor salaries being what they are, it'll probably stay the way I rigged it for some time, assuming it holds up and they treat it gently. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WWW = Waste not, Want not Wilton On Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 11:45 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: We have several nice-looking and very functional chairs and small tables around the house that I salvaged from neighbors' discard pile at the street 45 to 50 years ago. One of my favorite chairs is a $2 maple chair that I purchased in a junk store in Macon, GA, 50 years ago; 'repaired and refinished it. We still call it the $2 chair. In the MI UP 40 years ago, SWMBO went junking through the countryside one afternoon and came home with six oak cane-bottom chairs @ $4 each; used parts of the worst one to repair the others; refinished and installed new caning; 'been using them at our kitchen table for 39 years; replaced cane bottoms twice since I did 'em first 40 years ago. 'Went to a party one night at a friend's house at Mather AFB, CA, in '62. As I pulled into friend's driveway, I noticed small butterfly table lying on discard pile at the street. I asked friend, Are you throwing that table away? Yes, he replied, You may have it if you want. 'Repaired it, removed white paint, refinished it with more appropriate stain and varnish; 'in use right now in 2nd floor bedroom. 'Many more items around the house like that. 'Could write a small book 'bout 'em. Oh, BTW, there are a FEW things around the house that we bought new, but many of the things we enjoy most are those that had been thrown away. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can I really get a kick out of bringing something back to life that somebody else has deemed broken Me too. Latest was the BIL's front door latch. They've been entering the house through the garage for a couple of years now. I disassembled it, a quality item, and found that ham-handedness had broken off a too-cheap bit of zinc casting. (The thumb lever axle pin goes through two of these ears, one was broken off.) The crap design has too little metal in the area to sustain taking much force. It really needs a new part, probably which can't be obtained. I flailed around with some stiff iron wire and managed to make a harness for the hinge pin that keeps the axle pinned against what remains of the casting. Told 'em to treat it gently and it might hold up for awhile, while a part (or replacement door handle) was sought. They seemed to appreciate the fix, and youth pastor salaries being what they are, it'll probably stay the way I rigged it for some time, assuming it holds up and they treat it gently. -- Jim __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
I cannot help but think that the only proper way to repair the watering can is to solder it. Messing about with epoxy or POR etc is just not the right way to fix something like this. People repair fuel tanks with plastics etc in an effort to avoid the big BOOM but there is no need to worry about that with your watering can. If you solder it reasonably nicely it will be almost invisible. I don't think there is any real issue with soldering galvanized metal. Welding it gets it hot enough to give off bad fumes but soldering is not likely to get anywhere near that hot and if you do it outdoors, I see little danger to you. In order to do a good job on galvanized metal you really need some acid to eat away the galvanized coating anyway. I did some soldering of galvanized eavestroughing a number of years ago and did not have the right acid but did manage to do it with the flux intended for soldering together copper pipe. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Soldering galvanized metal, use zinc solder. Low temp, no fumes. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can I cannot help but think that the only proper way to repair the watering can is to solder it. Messing about with epoxy or POR etc is just not the right way to fix something like this. People repair fuel tanks with plastics etc in an effort to avoid the big BOOM but there is no need to worry about that with your watering can. If you solder it reasonably nicely it will be almost invisible. I don't think there is any real issue with soldering galvanized metal. Welding it gets it hot enough to give off bad fumes but soldering is not likely to get anywhere near that hot and if you do it outdoors, I see little danger to you. In order to do a good job on galvanized metal you really need some acid to eat away the galvanized coating anyway. I did some soldering of galvanized eavestroughing a number of years ago and did not have the right acid but did manage to do it with the flux intended for soldering together copper pipe. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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There's no zinc right around the holes in this can - just rusty steel. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Soldering galvanized metal, use zinc solder. Low temp, no fumes. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can I cannot help but think that the only proper way to repair the watering can is to solder it. Messing about with epoxy or POR etc is just not the right way to fix something like this. People repair fuel tanks with plastics etc in an effort to avoid the big BOOM but there is no need to worry about that with your watering can. If you solder it reasonably nicely it will be almost invisible. I don't think there is any real issue with soldering galvanized metal. Welding it gets it hot enough to give off bad fumes but soldering is not likely to get anywhere near that hot and if you do it outdoors, I see little danger to you. In order to do a good job on galvanized metal you really need some acid to eat away the galvanized coating anyway. I did some soldering of galvanized eavestroughing a number of years ago and did not have the right acid but did manage to do it with the flux intended for soldering together copper pipe. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Can one do the electrolysis thing on galvanized or does that make really nasty stuff? --R On 4/11/13 12:56 PM, WILTON wrote: There's no zinc right around the holes in this can - just rusty steel. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Soldering galvanized metal, use zinc solder. Low temp, no fumes. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can I cannot help but think that the only proper way to repair the watering can is to solder it. Messing about with epoxy or POR etc is just not the right way to fix something like this. People repair fuel tanks with plastics etc in an effort to avoid the big BOOM but there is no need to worry about that with your watering can. If you solder it reasonably nicely it will be almost invisible. I don't think there is any real issue with soldering galvanized metal. Welding it gets it hot enough to give off bad fumes but soldering is not likely to get anywhere near that hot and if you do it outdoors, I see little danger to you. In order to do a good job on galvanized metal you really need some acid to eat away the galvanized coating anyway. I did some soldering of galvanized eavestroughing a number of years ago and did not have the right acid but did manage to do it with the flux intended for soldering together copper pipe. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wilton. Ooops, sorry. Forgot to mention metal prep. The 6P principle states that Proper preparation prevents piss-poor performance From this list, you now have about 90% of the wisdom of the world which will allow you to turn the watering can into a planter. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can There's no zinc right around the holes in this can - just rusty steel. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Soldering galvanized metal, use zinc solder. Low temp, no fumes. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yep. I do appreciate it, though; there are some good tips and reminders. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Wilton. Ooops, sorry. Forgot to mention metal prep. The 6P principle states that Proper preparation prevents piss-poor performance From this list, you now have about 90% of the wisdom of the world which will allow you to turn the watering can into a planter. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can There's no zinc right around the holes in this can - just rusty steel. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Soldering galvanized metal, use zinc solder. Low temp, no fumes. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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WWW = Waste not, Want not Wilton If we could get MMM back, that would go well with Worldly Wise Wilton (WWW) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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But I'm afraid he's not really so worldly wise - well, not nearly enough, anyway. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can WWW = Waste not, Want not Wilton If we could get MMM back, that would go well with Worldly Wise Wilton (WWW) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I'm a little low on cash right now; we had the fridge die Monday night and I need to put a new front pipe on a 210.025... Anyhow, I think mine is a 220H, and I put a proper kerosene dip tube in it as well as the appropriate generator; take a 220 generator and remove the jet and pricker; replace them with the jet and pricker from a 200A generator. Put a preheat cup on it and away you go. Btw the new Coleman mantles SUCK; they are not thoriated and only produce half of the light because of it. I understand that on the single mantle lanterns, you probably want to use a #99 mantle for better heating of the generator. I take it you know of oldcolemanparts.com ? Oldcolemanparts still has kero fuel tubes; the number is 220F1421, made for the 206 and 231 (but it fits nicely given the 220 part number base!) You can get away without the kero tube, but you have to open the valve a lot with the gas tube in it, since you aren't going to get any significant quantity of vapour through the top holes in the outer shell… -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 11, 2013, at 9:15, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: I converted a 220 and a 200a to kerosene a couple years ago, they'll burn diesel too if you preheat well enough. In the end I think the designed-for-kerosene lanterns do better with the stuff although they tend to be less common and more expensive. I haven't bought any lanterns in so long I can't remember the last one I bought. I figured with 5 or more waiting in line to get fixed I probably shouldn't be buying more. Sportster you mean a 502? I've got one, its okay. I've got an Optimus 8R I like a lot more, see it in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQZ-07MMaJU I'd consider selling my 502 if you're serious. I've even got the box and original instructions. It was maybe used twice when I got it, I've used it maybe 5 times. Probably 2 quarts of fuel total in its life. -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:49:51 -0400 From: John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 84825031-7b17-4e45-ae39-483a0774e...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii I've only got 1 Coleman, a circa 1974 dual mantle that has been converted to kero. I also have a somewhat new-ish (maybe 1980's?) 2 burner stove. I wouldn't mind having a sportster tho. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On 11/04/2013 12:30 PM, WILTON wrote: Yep. I do appreciate it, though; there are some good tips and reminders. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Wilton. Ooops, sorry. Forgot to mention metal prep. The 6P principle states that Proper preparation prevents piss-poor performance From this list, you now have about 90% of the wisdom of the world which will allow you to turn the watering can into a planter. Fred Moir So, once you have soldered or otherwise patched the holes, you should drill some nice new ones to provide drainage if you wife decides it would make a good planter. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I think when and if it ever becomes a planter, it'll have good drainage. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can On 11/04/2013 12:30 PM, WILTON wrote: Yep. I do appreciate it, though; there are some good tips and reminders. Wilton - Original Message - From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Wilton. Ooops, sorry. Forgot to mention metal prep. The 6P principle states that Proper preparation prevents piss-poor performance From this list, you now have about 90% of the wisdom of the world which will allow you to turn the watering can into a planter. Fred Moir So, once you have soldered or otherwise patched the holes, you should drill some nice new ones to provide drainage if you wife decides it would make a good planter. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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But I'm afraid he's not really so worldly wise - well, not nearly enough, anyway. ;) Wilton Worldly , as in well travelled; lotsa miles around/above our world. Not the other definition. Wise, well, that is self-explanatory. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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'Thought about putting a bit of gravel in can and mounting it onto back of the JD mower (garden tractor) in coupla days; 'may do that, but I haven't noticed that the mower/tractor vibrates much - it may, and I just haven't noticed it. 'Guess I could make one of the MB's run a little rough and mount the can on top of the engine and let it sit and idle all afternoon. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 2:01 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Hey thanks, G Mann, for that suggestion. It sounds like it would do the trick and come in under budget. If you think you hear your ol' tractor goin', its probably just me trying your remedy. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 8211 (20130409) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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We go through this with Coleman lanterns all the time. They get water in them from condensation or whatever and get rusty. In most places just cleaning isn't enough because it'll rust again. Get the fuel tank sealer kit from POR15, use the marine clean and metal ready to get the tank good and clean. DON'T open the can of sealer. Take 2 sheet metal screws with rubber gaskets (probably have to make the gaskets) and run 'em into the top of the cap. Now your can is easily resealable. Put about an ounce (maybe 1/4 can) into the tank (follow all the other instructions up to this point), slosh it all around good, let it dry for a couple days, no added heat, that'll make it bubble. Yeah its probably more money than its worth but it'll make sure you never have this problem again. Careful though, this might start you down the road of fixing things and the next thing you know you'll have a like-new mower... -Curt Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 20:20:01 -0700 From: Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 50F1C19A6ECA4BC4B8377FFEB175BC59@JerryPC Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 This post reminds me of a problem I have been stewing about. I have an old McLane (the actual brand is Montgomery-Ward) front-throw reel mower which has been sitting out in the back yard unused and in the weather because it became difficult to start last year. It looks like the one in this link, except you have to mentally erase all the paint and imagine how it would look after years of hard livin'. http://www.mclanemower.com/reel_mowers.htm In the process of cleaning the carb and replacing the old diaphragm, I discovered that the gas tank is kinda rusty inside. Its really hard get any access inside there, but I did put in some loose hardware and shook it about with some gasoline, then poured out the rusty mixture. Lathered, rinsed, repeated several times. That was two months ago. (I suppose all the rust I removed has re-established itself due to this recent neglect.) I plan to shake it out again, but I am seeking advice in case someone has had some experience cleaning out a tank like this. Looking at the prices of POR 15, I don't think this old machine justifies spending that much money. Would drying it out, then keeping a mixture of motor oil and gas keep the rust to a minimum? Of course, I realize the correct solution is to replace the tank, but that ain't gonna happen. The most I would spend would a couple of dollars. Any suggestions? Jerry 82 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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'Just washed out the can and left it in sun to dry. Bottom seems to be fairly covered with zinc, 'cept small areas around the holes, which are a little bigger than I thought yesterday - guess one could call 'em big pin holes, 'stead of small pin holes, couple of 'em maybe twice the size (maybe a little more) of this period. 'Couple of 'em 'bout the size of apostrophe ( ' ), maybe a little more. Wonder if 2 or 3 coats of POR 15'll fill 'em. How thick is the material in the small can in the starter kit? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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You could go the old-fashioned route and patch it up with lead or solder. --R On 4/10/13 5:01 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Just washed out the can and left it in sun to dry. Bottom seems to be fairly covered with zinc, 'cept small areas around the holes, which are a little bigger than I thought yesterday - guess one could call 'em big pin holes, 'stead of small pin holes, couple of 'em maybe twice the size (maybe a little more) of this period. 'Couple of 'em 'bout the size of apostrophe ( ' ), maybe a little more. Wonder if 2 or 3 coats of POR 15'll fill 'em. How thick is the material in the small can in the starter kit? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Isn't it amazing what we find when we clean our desk! ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Well, the desk has gotten sorta cluttered, but the POR 15 was in a cabinet across the room. 'Even remembered where it was; opened door and voila! Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Isn't it amazing what we find when we clean our desk! ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Sometimes I remember that I purchased some parts or supplies for a project, but when I finally make time to put them to use, too often I can't find them! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, the desk has gotten sorta cluttered, but the POR 15 was in a cabinet across the room. 'Even remembered where it was; opened door and voila! Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Isn't it amazing what we find when we clean our desk! ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Or can't find when I need it, go buy another one, then find the first one. ;) Wilt - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Sometimes I remember that I purchased some parts or supplies for a project, but when I finally make time to put them to use, too often I can't find them! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, the desk has gotten sorta cluttered, but the POR 15 was in a cabinet across the room. 'Even remembered where it was; opened door and voila! Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Isn't it amazing what we find when we clean our desk! ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http
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'Gave my soldering stuff to BIL several years ago when my tremor got so bad I thought I'd never be able to use it again. 'Had 5 or 6 years now with very little tremor; some returning last 2 or 3 months. Just hope it doesn't get really bad again. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can You could go the old-fashioned route and patch it up with lead or solder. --R On 4/10/13 5:01 PM, WILTON wrote: 'Just washed out the can and left it in sun to dry. Bottom seems to be fairly covered with zinc, 'cept small areas around the holes, which are a little bigger than I thought yesterday - guess one could call 'em big pin holes, 'stead of small pin holes, couple of 'em maybe twice the size (maybe a little more) of this period. 'Couple of 'em 'bout the size of apostrophe ( ' ), maybe a little more. Wonder if 2 or 3 coats of POR 15'll fill 'em. How thick is the material in the small can in the starter kit? Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah its probably more money than its worth but it'll make sure you never have this problem again. Careful though, this might start you down the road of fixing things and the next thing you know you'll have a like-new mower... -Curt Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Great! Remember what I told the other poster about using 2 sheet metal screws with rubber gaskets, otherwise you'll waste a lot of the POR15. You'll only need a little for this project. I've got a can of POR15 gas tank sealer on my workbench that is, I think, 2 years old. I originally bought it to seal a lantern. I think its done 3 lanterns now (I only seal the bottom which is the point most likely to rust) and a lawn tractor gas tank... -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:58:44 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: C6A92A6667BA4B3296ED2B088096BE4A@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Last I counted there were like 31 or 32 lanterns (I might have forgot 2 at camp and a couple in the house), I think theres maybe 9 stoves (anybody want a camp stove?), 2 lamps, one of which isn't Coleman. 1 Snapper RER (rear engine rider) circa 1965 1 Cub Cadet Model 70 circa 1964 - due for diesel engine upgrade 2x motorcycles 5x snowmobiles (probably should sell one but each has a purpose) 1 Cub Cadet Model 72 circa 1967 - that one is at camp and doesn't really count the Farmall Super M circa 1952 oh and theres a lawn tractor at camp, Craftsman I think, 17hp, it does a pretty good job but is rather forgettable. -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:49:42 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: a06240868cd8bb8b9657d@[192.168.0.108] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed Yeah its probably more money than its worth but it'll make sure you never have this problem again. Careful though, this might start you down the road of fixing things and the next thing you know you'll have a like-new mower... -Curt Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Quite thin, like most paint. You could pour a small amount into a cup and let it harden for ten minutes. You could also take some fabric or fiberglass (might be some fabric in the kit? Usually looks like a little hanky), paint some POR15 on the fabric and then hold that over the hole. A really swanky fix would involve a piece of fiberglass mat exactly the size of the bottom of the can... -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:01:36 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 72EBE5980F264419A07C42B0B0F71D76@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response 'Just washed out the can and left it in sun to dry. Bottom seems to be fairly covered with zinc, 'cept small areas around the holes, which are a little bigger than I thought yesterday - guess one could call 'em big pin holes, 'stead of small pin holes, couple of 'em maybe twice the size (maybe a little more) of this period. 'Couple of 'em 'bout the size of apostrophe ( ' ), maybe a little more. Wonder if 2 or 3 coats of POR 15'll fill 'em. How thick is the material in the small can in the starter kit? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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oh and theres a lawn tractor at camp, Craftsman I think, 17hp, it does a pretty good job but is rather forgettable. -Curt So, I exaggerated a bit. All in envious good nature lotsa good toys! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I've only got 1 Coleman, a circa 1974 dual mantle that has been converted to kero. I also have a somewhat new-ish (maybe 1980's?) 2 burner stove. I wouldn't mind having a sportster tho. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 10, 2013, at 21:16, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Last I counted there were like 31 or 32 lanterns (I might have forgot 2 at camp and a couple in the house), I think theres maybe 9 stoves (anybody want a camp stove?), 2 lamps, one of which isn't Coleman. 1 Snapper RER (rear engine rider) circa 1965 1 Cub Cadet Model 70 circa 1964 - due for diesel engine upgrade 2x motorcycles 5x snowmobiles (probably should sell one but each has a purpose) 1 Cub Cadet Model 72 circa 1967 - that one is at camp and doesn't really count the Farmall Super M circa 1952 oh and theres a lawn tractor at camp, Craftsman I think, 17hp, it does a pretty good job but is rather forgettable. -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:49:42 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: a06240868cd8bb8b9657d@[192.168.0.108] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed Yeah its probably more money than its worth but it'll make sure you never have this problem again. Careful though, this might start you down the road of fixing things and the next thing you know you'll have a like-new mower... -Curt Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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All I have is a Versatrailer.Well, I do have a junk knockoff stove. But nothing else Coleman. I've only got 1 Coleman, a circa 1974 dual mantle that has been converted to kero. I also have a somewhat new-ish (maybe 1980's?) 2 burner stove. I wouldn't mind having a sportster tho. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have some random, close-weave fiberglass; I'll use very small pieces on the holes as necessary. Bottom is too uneven for piece on entire bottom. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Quite thin, like most paint. You could pour a small amount into a cup and let it harden for ten minutes. You could also take some fabric or fiberglass (might be some fabric in the kit? Usually looks like a little hanky), paint some POR15 on the fabric and then hold that over the hole. A really swanky fix would involve a piece of fiberglass mat exactly the size of the bottom of the can... -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:01:36 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 72EBE5980F264419A07C42B0B0F71D76@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response 'Just washed out the can and left it in sun to dry. Bottom seems to be fairly covered with zinc, 'cept small areas around the holes, which are a little bigger than I thought yesterday - guess one could call 'em big pin holes, 'stead of small pin holes, couple of 'em maybe twice the size (maybe a little more) of this period. 'Couple of 'em 'bout the size of apostrophe ( ' ), maybe a little more. Wonder if 2 or 3 coats of POR 15'll fill 'em. How thick is the material in the small can in the starter kit? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That is my M.O. Keep finding the stuff I already had in the parts area, then it goes missing, but ends up just where I left it. In the mean time, the other stuff goes misplaces, and I am on the hunt for more AWOL parts clay On Apr 10, 2013, at 5:43 PM, WILTON wrote: Or can't find when I need it, go buy another one, then find the first one. ;) Wilt - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Sometimes I remember that I purchased some parts or supplies for a project, but when I finally make time to put them to use, too often I can't find them! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Well, the desk has gotten sorta cluttered, but the POR 15 was in a cabinet across the room. 'Even remembered where it was; opened door and voila! Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Isn't it amazing what we find when we clean our desk! ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Guess what I just found!! I have right here on my desk a POR 15 SUPER STARTER KIT - never opened; got it 8 or 9 years ago to try on a small place on underside of '81 300D I had then - sold the car before using the POR 15. I have a small plastic jar of METAL READY, small plastic jar of MARINE CLEAN and a small can of RUST PREVENTIVE PAINT. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 7:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives
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instructions call for putting an initial coating of POR, then soak the patch material (fiberglass works) and using the brush, mate it to the lower coat. Give it a few minutes to set up/tack and paint more layers. Paint over it when done clay On Apr 10, 2013, at 6:19 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Quite thin, like most paint. You could pour a small amount into a cup and let it harden for ten minutes. You could also take some fabric or fiberglass (might be some fabric in the kit? Usually looks like a little hanky), paint some POR15 on the fabric and then hold that over the hole. A really swanky fix would involve a piece of fiberglass mat exactly the size of the bottom of the can... -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:01:36 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 72EBE5980F264419A07C42B0B0F71D76@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=response 'Just washed out the can and left it in sun to dry. Bottom seems to be fairly covered with zinc, 'cept small areas around the holes, which are a little bigger than I thought yesterday - guess one could call 'em big pin holes, 'stead of small pin holes, couple of 'em maybe twice the size (maybe a little more) of this period. 'Couple of 'em 'bout the size of apostrophe ( ' ), maybe a little more. Wonder if 2 or 3 coats of POR 15'll fill 'em. How thick is the material in the small can in the starter kit? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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No. dot my collection. I was just teasing/admiring Curt for his restoration and collection of Coleman products, schnee (snow) mobiles, lawn tractors, tractor and assorted other stuff. Yes, I resemble that. Unlike Curt, most of my stuff is still junk. I don't have an M, but I have something else... Dieselhead wrote: - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm Is this a count of the things you have restored, or things you plan to restore? For me, the original intent was to restore or repair things and continue to use them, but the fact is that I have a full shelf of (and more than a few in the yard) items that need a little TLC (translation - they don't work, and most people would throw them away). Oh well, I may as well own up and acknowledge that other people did throw them away before I claimed them as mine. I suspect this may be an OCD - type of behaviour, but I rationalize it by maintaining that I am doing my part to reuse, recycle, restore and be green. It borders on taking pride in living off the discards of others. Anybody else have this tendency? P.S. What is a schneemobile Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 8215 (20130410) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Apr 10, 2013, at 10:22 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: Anybody else have this tendency? Yes. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It borders on taking pride in living off the discards of others. How about living _well_ off the discards of others? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Do you still have the Coleman iron? On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Last I counted there were like 31 or 32 lanterns (I might have forgot 2 at camp and a couple in the house), I think theres maybe 9 stoves (anybody want a camp stove?), 2 lamps, one of which isn't Coleman. 1 Snapper RER (rear engine rider) circa 1965 1 Cub Cadet Model 70 circa 1964 - due for diesel engine upgrade 2x motorcycles 5x snowmobiles (probably should sell one but each has a purpose) 1 Cub Cadet Model 72 circa 1967 - that one is at camp and doesn't really count the Farmall Super M circa 1952 oh and theres a lawn tractor at camp, Craftsman I think, 17hp, it does a pretty good job but is rather forgettable. -Curt Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:49:42 -0500 From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: a06240868cd8bb8b9657d@[192.168.0.108] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii ; format=flowed Yeah its probably more money than its worth but it'll make sure you never have this problem again. Careful though, this might start you down the road of fixing things and the next thing you know you'll have a like-new mower... -Curt Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I think it's one of the common traits of this group -- to one degree or another. On Wed, Apr 10, 2013 at 11:07 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: It borders on taking pride in living off the discards of others. How about living _well_ off the discards of others? -- Jim __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Dieselhead wrote: - - - Or 632 coleman lanterns 273 Coleman stoves 4 elderly lawn tractors/mowers 3 schneemobiles And an International M in a tree farm Is this a count of the things you have restored, or things you plan to restore? For me, the original intent was to restore or repair things and continue to use them, but the fact is that I have a full shelf of (and more than a few in the yard) items that need a little TLC (translation - they don't work, and most people would throw them away). Oh well, I may as well own up and acknowledge that other people did throw them away before I claimed them as mine. I suspect this may be an OCD - type of behaviour, but I rationalize it by maintaining that I am doing my part to reuse, recycle, restore and be green. It borders on taking pride in living off the discards of others. Anybody else have this tendency? P.S. What is a schneemobile Jerry 82 240D It was beginning to sound like the 12 day of (we can't mention any more)mas. So I added the in a tree farm to the last item with the number 1. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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The can I was trying to show is the first one on the upper left of the group; 'didn't know I was linking the entire group. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 6:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I'd probably just pack some duct mastic in there, but that's because I have 7/8 of a tub left over from my HVAC work last year. Otherwise, I'd buy some epoxy gas tank putty, give the can a once-over with Scotchbrite or steel wool, and seal the inside of the can with that. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
I heard stories (can't verify) that motorcycle guys whould dump a bunch of loose nits and bolts into an old fuel tank, throw the whole thing in the back of a car and drive around for a month or two to knock all the rust and scale loose. Then dump the hardware out, rinse with water, let dry, then use POR 15 or one of the gas tank sealants to patch the pin holes. I'd think this would work for a watering can just as :-) YMMV. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 6:04 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Clean loose scale when dry. Paint the inside with POR 15. After dry, recoat if necessary, but for pinholes, one coat should do. Then paint with galvanized paint You may want to paint the underside too. OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/**search?q=antique+galvanized+** watering+canid=**2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BA**A0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA#http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82° afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
Easy peasy. Soak the bottom in vinegar or other mild acid (I use citric acid, #5 was $20 from Amazon) for a couple nights. Put a handful of roofing nails inside and jangle 'em around to break loose any rust. Solder or braze the holes shut. I remember Mr. Rogers doing that on one show. Then coat the inside with POR15. Perhaps instead of brazing use POR15 putty to fill the holes, sand to shape and then coat (inside and out) with POR15. Handily POR15 comes in silver. -Curt Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 18:44:53 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can Message-ID: 3C6864ED784640FE8966E938FF9A0302@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 OK, here's another chance for y'all (Southern for youse guys ;)) to excel. We have an antique, galvanized steel watering can almost identical to the one shown in the following link: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=antique+galvanized+watering+canid=2C3B1E48FDA1402B82F35E24BFA2BAA0194CEFBBFORM=IQFRBA# SWMBO's mother had it sitting around her yard MANY years (I remember seeing it there sixty years ago - 'thought it was old then). Son # 1 shot the side of it with a B B more than 50 years ago, so it still has a little B B ding on the side that has not been a problem. SWMBO's been using it around the yard for about 43 years. Well, I was sitting out on the side terrace a little while ago enjoying the sunny, 82? afternoon, picked up the watering can and held it up to look at the bottom of it and noticed 3 or 4 small holes in the bottom. Finally, here's the question - chance for y'all to excel - how can I clean the inside, bottom of it well enough and then, maybe, pour in some type of epoxy, or goopy material which could ooze out through the little holes and seal the can so we can keep using it for another 50 years? Suggestions, tips? TIA Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Leaking watering can
I have one. Don't know how it might work in your case so I'll just tell you how I did it. Same situation, same issues, rusty fuel tank, rototiller on the farm. Removed the tank, sealed off the outlet with a fitting. Put masonry sand in the tank [about 1/3 tank full] with dish soap and water [a little soap, enough water to leave some slosh space in the tank. Tied the tank to the wheel of the tractor and went plowing for a couple hours. Untied the tank, dumped the sand, soapy water, and rust out of the tank. Removed the pipe plug and flushed the tank with clean water and let it drain dry, then blew it out with compressed air.. Inside of the tank was shiny fresh.. rust all gone. Good luck... Tumbler wheel of some sort perhaps? Grant... On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 8:20 PM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: This post reminds me of a problem I have been stewing about. I have an old McLane (the actual brand is Montgomery-Ward) front-throw reel mower which has been sitting out in the back yard unused and in the weather because it became difficult to start last year. It looks like the one in this link, except you have to mentally erase all the paint and imagine how it would look after years of hard livin'. http://www.mclanemower.com/reel_mowers.htm In the process of cleaning the carb and replacing the old diaphragm, I discovered that the gas tank is kinda rusty inside. Its really hard get any access inside there, but I did put in some loose hardware and shook it about with some gasoline, then poured out the rusty mixture. Lathered, rinsed, repeated several times. That was two months ago. (I suppose all the rust I removed has re-established itself due to this recent neglect.) I plan to shake it out again, but I am seeking advice in case someone has had some experience cleaning out a tank like this. Looking at the prices of POR 15, I don't think this old machine justifies spending that much money. Would drying it out, then keeping a mixture of motor oil and gas keep the rust to a minimum? Of course, I realize the correct solution is to replace the tank, but that ain't gonna happen. The most I would spend would a couple of dollars. Any suggestions? Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 8211 (20130409) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com