Hi, All.
I just went down to check on my old Uni-Syn, seems to be gone. To use a
sync tool on a carb. that has no clear access, use a short piece of large
rubber hose the size of the carb. neck between the carb and tool. If I find
the Uni-Syn I'll let you know.
TTFN
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
87
just click on the link at the bottom of every message.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
the archives are active
so...how do i find these archives?
the archives are active
Don wrote:
The archives (if the archives are even still active) are only the tip
of the iceberg. Many of us use GMail for
yep, they sure can, or less.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
kaleb say's they can be RR'd in 30 min..
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (happily running diesel/WVO mix)
'82 300CD slate grey, black interior, 152,xxx mi
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there is a temp switch on the drier that turns it on.
Don wrote:
Marshall,
What controls the cycling on/off on a W123? Is it a pressure switch or
a temp switch? My electric fan is good (I can jump the relay and
make it run) but it doesn't come on when the ac is operating. I don't
think it is
There are several indies in OKC if you come across I-40 to I-35. However,
the only one that I knew was good died a few years ago.
On 8/2/05, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On I-35 in Iowa you'd have two options. There is European Motor Cars
in Des Moines as the authorized dealer. But given
Windex and news print. SPray it on, wipe off with crumpled newspaper - works
great.
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL
'81 240D
'78 450SLC
yep
OK Don wrote:
Windex and news print. SPray it on, wipe off with crumpled newspaper -
works great.
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL
'81 240D
'78 450SLC
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http://houston.craigslist.org/car/88576231.html
No affiliation...
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
My right rear window in my '86 300SDL went down the other day (maybe the
first time ever)...and stayed down.
Upon opening the very pristine door panel, there was the broken plastic
piece that runs along the rail and makes everything work...busted in half!
Well, the approved repair is to
OK, here is the quick version of what to do:
1: Pop off hubcap etc of side you are working on and loosen center 13mm
bolt, and also lug bolts
2: Put jack under the diff and jack car way up in the air
3: Put jackstands under car and let jack down to rest car on jackstands
4: Unbolt 4
You're not putting it down due to the ac, are you? If so, GIVE it
to me and I will just roll down the windows and drive it.
Yeah, not too obvious! Whitefrog or whatever bids on everything and he
is in Oklahoma City as well. DUH.
On 8/2/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yea, Im right in the middle of reporting his ass. Wonder what will
become of this.
Desert Rat wrote:
Yeah, not too obvious! Whitefrog or whatever bids on everything and he
is in Oklahoma City as well. DUH.
On 8/2/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is the KLIMA relay on an 85 300D in a separate box near the brake
master? There is a relay box with an open socket positioned between the
main relay box and the brake master. We are trying to get the AC to work,
but there is no power to the AC clutch. There is power at the fuse.
TIA
if you call me back RIGHT NOW, I will be here. Im sure what you want
though, if its about removing something from the archives, I dont think
I can do that(not that I woudlnt, just I cant).
Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 12:13:27 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Roger, 10-4. No relay, just a socket. Got a relay for sale?
At 09:07 PM 8/2/2005, you wrote:
yes, that is where the KLIMA goes, are you saying there is no relay there?
Loren Faeth wrote:
Is the KLIMA relay on an 85 300D in a separate box near the brake
master? There is a relay box with
no, mine was bad and I had to buy one from another list member, which
worked excellent btw. In the mean time, you can jumper pins 5 and 7 I
believe will power up the compressor.
Loren Faeth wrote:
Roger, 10-4. No relay, just a socket. Got a relay for sale?
At 09:07 PM 8/2/2005, you
On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 20:32:22 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OK, here is the quick version of what to do:
GREAT writeup, Kaleb! Yup, that's exactly what I did in changing the
half-shafts on my 240D/3.0.
Just one minor point:
14a: Reinstall clip, either with needle nose
I just filed a complaint by filling in the blanks with cut and paste.
Alan Duff
Knoxville
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Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 10:05 PM
Subject: [MBZ]
yep, thats the ticket laddy.
Alan Duff wrote:
I just filed a complaint by filling in the blanks with cut and paste.
Alan Duff
Knoxville
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To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Banned List
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Sent:
Very dangerous thing to post with Kleb on the list.
On 8/2/05, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I need a KLIMA relay for an 85 300D Let me know if you have one and price
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For new parts
Hey,
Thans a lot I will report my success back to you.
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OK, here is the quick version of what to do:
1: Pop off hubcap etc of side you are working on and loosen center 13mm
bolt, and also lug bolts
2: Put jack under the diff and jack car way up in
Nah, I'll keep fiddling with the a/c. I'm looking at a swapout on the
engine if I need to though. Starting to look at options
Royce Engler
1985 300TD Turbo 265K
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 8:39
Hope to get both of those when I order the shaft tomorrow from Rusty.
Steve
Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Tue, 02 Aug 2005 20:32:22 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OK, here is the quick version of what to do:
GREAT writeup, Kaleb! Yup, that's exactly what I
Sounds like a plan. But if you ever get frustrated and are about to
send it to the crusher, please give me a call first.
Loren,
My experience with used KILMA relays is don't bother, they never last very
long. I even had several bad ones laying around. I took all of them apart
and found that in every case, the circuit card was toast under the large
relay. Apparently, the relay gets pretty hot when the contact
Hi Loren,
On my '85 TD, it's in about that location. It's mounted on a bracket in the
back right corner of the engine compartment. What you are describing sounds
like the right place. That's what I've been fighting for the last month or
two. My indie told me today that the KLIMA in the '85
Ouch.
On 8/2/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Alright - how about Lt. Kleb ?
I am having the same trouble.
Any advice on replacing the motor mounts ? A step-by-step description
would be great.
TIA,
Dan Elliott
82 300D-T 83kmi
Read this First
http://mb.braingears.com/123_DISK2/program/Engine/617/22-211.pdf
This site has a DIY with pics for a 300SD W126.
Thx for informing us on that Kaleb.
There are 2 issues I do see with this though.
1 - Ebay makes money based on the percentage that the item is sold. So we're
asking the thieves to investigate the thieves.
2 - the list of punishments are
Listing cancellation
Limits on account privileges
Thanks for remembering. No, a couple things got in the way. Wedding (mine),
death of my dog, searching for job, etc. I am looking forward to the trip
though. Would like to get some driving in around here before the days of
salty roads start.
Brian
83 240D 121k
Soon I'll *finally* be
Ditto:
Its the least we could do!
Paul
Visalia, CA
On 8/2/05 7:49 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 22:32:42 -0400
From: Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody want to have fun with this shiller?
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/88588446.html --68 200D Finny $1400
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/88545831.html --68 108 $3700
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/88540172.html --Diesel 240GL volvo
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/88500375.html --83 300D $4500
In a message dated 8/2/2005 5:54:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Are the two electric cooling fans suppose to come on when I turn on the
A/C, on my 95 E300D? If not, at what temputure do they come on?
The fans come on when high side pressure
I need to trouble shoot this.
Per Dave M. I need to apply 12V (The Wiring seems fine} and see if
that increases my idle speed.
Well excuse me for being electrically challenged, which of the two
terminals on the ELR should I jump 12V to? I assume one is ground and
one needs the voltage.
My POS
On the outside, I use regular glass cleaner and a razor blade. Hold it
at an acute angle and stroke back and forth like a mine squegee. Then
follow up with a little more cleaner and news print.
Bob DuPuy
Parrish, FL
Brian:
Since you're coming up 35, I can highly recommend Beckley Automotive
in Des Moines, 243-8185. My indie. Not cheap, but very good. Knows MB
Ds very well.
Have a fun trip!
Dan
Brian Chase wrote:
Has anyone ever compiled a list of Klatta-friendly garages on their
route before
So does Gmail.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 8/2/05, Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, but Thunderbird is NOT. And Thunderbird blocks images until you
say to download them.
On 8/2/05, Rob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
isn't G-mail web-based?
And while you are at Beckely Automotive, take advantage of the
opportunity to have your car detailed. Just good luck finding it
unless you have detailed turn-by-turn directions.
On 8/3/05, Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Brian:
Since you're coming up 35, I can highly recommend
IMHO Stu Ritter is wrong about SS from Timevalve. I found the cost of
Timevalve exhaust components for my 1983 300TD to be quite
competitive, and and they honor their warranty without any hassle.
On 8/2/05, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Peter Frederick wrote:
TimeValve stainless
On an E300D, locate the coolant temp sensor (on the front of the head
pointing up) and disconnect the connector. The fans should immediately go
to their high speed.
J.B.
At 01:25 AM 8/3/2005, you wrote:
In a message dated 8/2/2005 5:54:40 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Wow, remind me never to buy a 300SD L! Why is it such a chore to make
a vital repair like a broken window lift? I can't think of any repair
to my '83 300TD in 16 years and nearly 200K miles that required
anywhere near this amount of angst.
On 8/2/05, JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My right rear
I like the official Mercedes glass cleaner in the little dark blue
squeegie bottle. It smells potent. You wipe it on, let it dry, then
wipe off the white film. It would probably satisfy the anal-retentive
in me, if I were a cleanliness freak.
On 8/3/05, Bob DuPuy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On
If you still have your manometer, you can make an adapter to change it from
side draft to downdraft. I am not sure about the bore size vs, the range
of the manometer, but you could take a stab at it with pvc pipe fitings,
and see what it does.
you learn to tune by ear by starting with an
I am not an expert on this, but I don't see why the manometer will not
work on the Zenith carburetors. You just need to connect it to the
proper ports on each carburetor downstream of the venturi. The manometer
measures pressure differential, which varies proportionally with flow
(which the
Jay,
Find the AC receiver/drier, located behind/below the driver's side
headlight. Locate the red-colored pressure switch - here's a photo of
what you're looking for:
http://img.eautopartscatalog.com/live/thumb/R105529376ACM.JPG
Disconnect the wires from the switch and short them together with
I adjust until they work right. You can tell by how many turns you make on the
fuel screw. If one is 2 turns more than the other the throttle plate openings
aren't equal. I've never used any special tools.
Of course, no one will be inclined to believe this after the wheel bearing
adjustment
Message: 9
Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:00:58 -0400
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] cleaning glass
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I like the official Mercedes glass cleaner in the
Thanks Tom,
So the vacuum ports should work for this? same ones as the ones being used for
advance and the dashpot?
Those are the only common ports I see.
Thanks
George
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I am not an expert on this, but I don't see why the manometer will not
I bought a 200 series manual to try to iron out my 250C problems, but sicne
I am moving have sold the car and now would like to get rid of the manual.
It is almost in new condition, and I tried it on ebay for $10.00, plus $4.95
to pack it well, but if someone on here wants it, how about
I tend to agree. I have done carb adjustment on a Honda Goldwing with 4
carbs using one of the doodads that looks like a big thermometer with 4
tubes with mercury and the plastic hoses that connect to the intake. There
are little plugs in each intake runner behind the carb. The tool came with
I can't believe you guys can get it at all. Been pretty much NLA around here
(eastern Canada) for more than a year, more like two. Unless you know about
who stocked up quietly a few years back... but that is for the shop market
only .
Mac
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Is anyone else having trouble
Sorry, you are on to it anyhow. THe vacuum ports you mentioned should work.
I would be very interested if it covers the W115 76
240D...
Christopher
--- Joseph Shaw [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I bought a 200 series manual to try to iron out my
250C problems, but sicne
I am moving have sold the car and now would like to
get rid of the manual.
It is almost in new
You still need to set the dwell angle to 30 degrees if you haven't done that
yet.
As for the carbs; take the linkage off and screw out the idle screws until the
throttles seat in their bores. Turn each screw out 2 turns and then install the
linkage until its free off tension or play. Turn the
my AC had the same problem; compressor wouldn't engage, replaced the klima
(don't ask where i aquired it from) and everything works fine.
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:no, mine was bad and I had to buy
one from another list member, which
worked excellent btw. In the mean time, you
are you have the same cat for both? some hondas have a catalic converter that
is part of the exhaust manifold and some have a seperate one uncer the car
John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I've got a friend at work that probably
needs to get a new catalytic
converter, but we're a little
i like to smoke a couple of joints before i do any glass
Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Laugh all you want, but the only
thing I use to clean car windows is Dr. Bronner's peppermint/hemp-oil soap
(available at health food stores). It cuts the film on the insides of windows
really
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've got a friend at work that probably needs to get a new catalytic
converter, but we're a little confused on one issue... McParts stores
sell the converter for about ~$100 (with 'lifetime' warranty no less)
whereas the dealer (and online honda
Thanks Dan,
The Haynes manual and the factory manual,
http://mb.braingears.com/114_115_Disk1/program/Engine/Repair/00-0.pdf , both
said to use 41 for the dwell, and your last email mentioned 30 was for the
aluminium distrubutor and you where going to check on the metal 003 distributor.
Thanks
Yes, the vacuum ports should work fine. Just make sure they are
downstream of the throttle plate.
Thomas E. Potter
Telephone: (713) 215-2877
Fax: (713) 215-2551
Mobile: (832) 794-0536
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As long as the moose doesn't do the weed we are ok. The whacked out
mooses are terrible when Reefer Madness hits them!
Gary
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:25 PM
To:
If it's an aluminium housing the dwell should be 30 and if it's cast iron it
should be around 38. 41 is OK if it runs well. This is a tricky question
because you seem to have two different systems running on the same car. Dwell
angle appears to be a function of the distributor model and maybe
Hey Dan,
I was just looking at the factory manual again and it has 2 entries for dwell
on 259/8. The first ons is 41* for a normal coil ignition.
The second is 30-36 for for a transistorized coil ignition. Transistorized coil
ignition is defined as a blue coil. I have a blue coil.
When will I
This is an update on an effective method to remove the blower motor from
the fan.
Tools:
One 8 or larger steel C clamp
One light copper hammer
One 6 x 10 mm socket head screw
A bit of Kroil
Four 2 x 4 x 8 wood blocks
Method:
Soak the fan end of the motor spindle with Kroil. I waited
No they won't work all that well unless you use a T junction in line. Actually,
using a vacuum gauge to set this up isn't all that effective as there's far too
many variables in the system. Late valve timing, late ignition timing, leaking
valves, low compression etc. all influence vacuum
Hey Dan,
I'm not following. what T junction are you refering to?
-- Original message --
No they won't work all that well unless you use a T junction in line. Actually,
using a vacuum gauge to set this up isn't all that effective as there's far too
many variables in
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Don M.,
I question whether this method will work in a diesel: To check your valve guides and/or seals find a
very long hill and drive/coast down under compression, creating a large vacuum draw, at the bottom of the hill apply fuel watch your rear view mirror and if you
000 986 40 71
All I did was enter Mercedes-benz ANS glass cleaner AND part number
in the google window and WAALA - a part number!
On 8/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005 10:00:58 -0400
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Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Make that AND
On 8/3/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
000 986 40 71
All I did was enter Mercedes-benz ANS glass cleaner AND part number
in the google window and WAALA - a part number!
On 8/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Date: Wed, 3 Aug 2005
Barry Stark wrote:
I sent my pressure check compilation file to Luther off list (about 1.7Mb).
I have also posted it on Tarek's FTP server if you are interested.
path is: Misc.articles/transmission/transmission manual(722.3)/transmission
oil pressure checks.pdf
It shows pressure ports with
Tick ... tick ... tick ...
On 7/28/05, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
my CD slips out of gear in 1st and 2nd under a hard load.
--
If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
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LT Don
1977 Mercedes 240D (Slug)
1972 Honda CB-500K
Anyone know any more about this site or who operates it?
I had a look last evening and discovered that some of the info for the 115
model does not appear to be there. Specifically the information about
maintenance.
Regards
Randy in Winnipeg
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thanks Marshall
Obviously a reasonable deal since mine is still around 29 years later.
Randy in Winnipeg
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Marshall Booth
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 7:27 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It shows pressure ports with typical pressures and lists many modulator
pressure settings. I got tired of having to look all around so I put it all
in one file. If you see any errors or omissions let me know and I'll try to
edit it. I have
Now I know where the one that was on my car went!
At 12:09 PM 8/3/2005, you wrote:
my AC had the same problem; compressor wouldn't engage, replaced the klima
(don't ask where i aquired it from) and everything works fine.
Peter Frederick wrote:
No, you need to replace the driveshaft complete, or send it off to
someone that can re-center and strake in place a new u-joint. DO NOT
replace it yourself, it will shake horribly. I did one, won't ever do
another. There is at least one place who can do them right,
There is none. You have to put one in-line so it won't change or affect other
functions, assuming that they work at all.
Ron Parker?
I mixed up the recipe given to me by some mirror installer's at my
parents' condo -- spray bottle full of distilled water and one drop of
baby shampoo -- and attacked the 240D's windows.
Magic. And my favorite sort of magic, cheap [I mean inexpensive].
Spray and a cotton towel, absolutely no
http://makeashorterlink.com/?F5AF23C8B
But the scots are in an uproar about his birthplace
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
He should take it as carry-on baggage when he is re-deployed. At least
he'd have some armor around him driving down the road on a patrol.
[Don't get me started ... ]
On 8/3/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/news/08022005_bb_saddamscar.html
flame-throwers?
Maybe, but the need for a new bulletproof windscreen will cost far more
than the car. And it does need a little work.
Gas consumption must be bankrupting him
On Wednesday, August 3, 2005, at 03:28 PM, Don wrote:
He should take it as carry-on baggage when he is re-deployed. At least
he'd
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