Re: [MBZ] [SL] Cleaning a fuel distributor '78 450SLC

Unhook all the of the fuel lines, remove the 3 bolts that hold the thing on, and remove it. Take the little clip thing out that holds the plunger in on the bottom and remove pluger. Clean the whole thing with starting fluid, spraying into all holes etc and clean up the plunger. Put plunger ba

Re: [MBZ] Question

that too, but mostly so people would not "disbanned" unlike some ungrateful folks have when they moved over to yoohoo. LT Don wrote: Oh, you think so, huh? I think Kleb started this list because he was weary of Sexton's excuses. On 9/8/05, Steve MacSween < [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] (no subject)

Hi all, I know I have asked before, and the answers have been maybe volvo or maybe beetle, But I have yet to find an idle stop solenoid that matches what I have. The beetles look like this http://www.partsamerica.com/product_images/AAP/GPS/EL-EZ/ES60.jpg and are not exactly what I have on hand.

[MBZ] Linux

How many folks would support and participate in a Linux discussion email group? Kleb wants a head count before he goes thru the effort. Don -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Question

They shall come crawling back in time. On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > that too, but mostly so people would not "disbanned" unlike some > ungrateful folks have when they moved over to yoohoo. > > LT Don wrote: > > > Oh, you think so, huh? I think Kleb started this l

Re: [MBZ] Question

If they do they do, dont care and its not my goal. My intent was good, some people just didnt like the idea I was running things I guess. Funny thing is though, I was running things before so it was no different. LT Don wrote: They shall come crawling back in time. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Cl

Re: [MBZ] OT-video camera

Color bars and the like are shown beside each camera for the reader to compare . it is not a word comparison but bar, graphic, and the like technical in nature with examples and explains/shows clearly DAYLIGHT SHOT compared .. if the light is changed i.e. sun set the clear winner is

Re: [MBZ] Paint Help Needed

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be "930" > > The Paint Codeon the car appears to be "929" which is Nautical Blue. > That is much lighter. Car has not been repainted. > > I need to buy a quart to paint rear quarter and deck lid. > > Any Tho

Re: [MBZ] Linux

Yes, I'll join and hope it covers Sun's Solaris. Bill 1981300 TD LT Don wrote: How many folks would support and participate in a Linux discussion email group? Kleb wants a head count before he goes thru the effort. Don -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamerica

Re: [MBZ] Paint Help Needed

Great advice Mac. Another option is to remove the gas cover and bring that to be scanned. -- Original message -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > My 1987 300SDL is in my eyes a deep Blue. Paint code should be "930" > > > > The Paint Codeon the car appears to be "929"

Re: [MBZ] Linux

That's five. On 9/8/05, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yes, I'll join and hope it covers Sun's Solaris. > > Bill > 1981300 TD > > LT Don wrote: > > > How many folks would support and participate in a Linux discussion > > email group? > > > > Kleb wants a head count before h

Re: [MBZ] Linux

5? I only see 1 LT Don wrote: That's five. On 9/8/05, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Yes, I'll join and hope it covers Sun's Solaris. Bill 1981300 TD LT Don wrote: > How many folks would support and participate in a Linux d

Re: [MBZ] [SL] Cleaning a fuel distributor '78 450SLC

Thanks all - I don't know that it won't work, but since the engine is out and apart, I thought it prudent to clean it before re-assembling the whole mess. I'll try the B12 with Kaleb's approach and see what happens. I have a spare, so I might get brave and open one up to see what's there and how i

Re: [MBZ] Paint Help Needed

Good points, to add to this.. need a sealer applied, then the base coat, and clear coat for deep of look clear coat is not necessary ... just the slightest roughness on the surface or uneven surface will show enough to make you say, like I did, it is a art to paint a car .. my pain

Re: [MBZ] Linux

You should count me as a half since my other interest in is Solaris ... 4 1/2 or 1/2 depends on how you count Bill Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 5? I only see 1 LT Don wrote: That's five. On 9/8/05, Bill Gallagher <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: Yes, I'll j

Re: [MBZ] Linux

I'm in. LT Don wrote: How many folks would support and participate in a Linux discussion email group? Kleb wants a head count before he goes thru the effort. Don

Re: [MBZ] Linux

To be a true Linux discussion..you should run it on a Linux server. LT? GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR!! On Thu, 08 Sep 2005 21:30:53 -0500, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm in. LT Don wrote: How many folks would support and participate in a Linux discussion email group? Kleb w

Re: [MBZ] a far cry from my 240D...

Sounds like some American cars I've seen. On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > oh boy. > > -- > OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!! > Midwest City, Oklahoma

Re: [MBZ] Linux

Bill, Luther, OKDon, Debbie and me. On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > 5? I only see 1 > > > -- 1977 240D 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle http://www.airamericaradio.com/listen

Re: [MBZ] Linux

it is run on a linux server Luther Gulseth wrote: To be a true Linux discussion..you should run it on a Linux server. LT? GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR!! On Thu, 08 Sep 2005 21:30:53 -0500, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm in. LT Don wrote: How many folks would support and

Re: [MBZ] Linux

I'm in if we can talk Linux on z/90 -- -- On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > it is run on a linux server > > Luther Gulseth wrote: > > > To be a true Linux discussion..you should run it on a Linux server. > > LT? GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR!! > > > > On Thu, 08 Sep 2005 21

Re: [MBZ] Linux

On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:24:34 -0500 LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How many folks would support and participate in a Linux discussion email > group? > > Kleb wants a head count before he goes thru the effort. I've been using Linux for something like 10 years and Unix since 1983. With 193 mes

Re: [MBZ] Linux

You need a GMail account. :-) On 9/8/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:24:34 -0500 LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > How many folks would support and participate in a Linux discussion email > > group? > > > > Kleb wants a head count before he goes thr

Re: [MBZ] Question

kaleb stepped up to the plate to keep us from scattering. he deserves our praise At 06:34 PM 9/8/2005, you wrote: Oh, you think so, huh? I think Kleb started this list because he was weary of Sexton's excuses. On 9/8/05, Steve MacSween < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Sig line change/I really need to pay better attention

i;ll give you 2 dollars a month At 07:52 PM 9/8/2005, you wrote: As a courtesy to Rusty I included the buymbparts line since the list was only a backup till mbz.org came back up. Since its apparant its not and since I am the only one sponsoring the list, I decided to only include links to paid

Re: [MBZ] Question

Jabba typeth: "kaleb stepped up to the plate to keep us from scattering. he deserves our praise" AMEN AZ Bob '77 300D 138K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: JabbaHursty To: Mercedes mailing list Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Que

Re: [MBZ] [OT & Oly, WA only] '03 TDI JETTA compatible VAG COM

You might have to do some searching for the discussion thread, but you should be able to find something helpful. David Goldsmith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Thanks for the heads-up and the reference. > >DG > >--- Harry �M.) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hey Dave, being a VW owner I seem to

Re: [MBZ] Linux

Yup, I'll join. Six? At 08:29 PM 9/8/05, you wrote: You need a GMail account. :-) On 9/8/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:24:34 -0500 LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How many folks would support and

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

You won't believe this, but thats exactly the same car they profiled. It was Classic Car and Driver on the Gremlin with Levis interior. Yellow with a V8 and 4 speed. Remember the Hornet? "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I had a 73 Gremin X with the 304V8, 4 speed standard and a li

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

There was a smaller V8 they used for the Monza too, I think it was a 262 Dan Weeks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Yeah, but they needed an alignment every other week. >> >>I always preferred those Monza coupes, particularly the ones they >>squeezed the 305 into. >> >>Mac > > >-- >Dan Weeks >82 VW

[MBZ] Finally happened

Biod is now cheaper than #2 in Seattle. filled Gump today. the #2 pump was $3.159, the BioD being cheaper went in the tank at $3.019. Bet the E300D is really loving the chance to run B100 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would dri

Re: [MBZ] How to purchase a Gas card

IIRC, Safeway has gift cards, and I think they had some for fuel as well (not their own) On Thursday, September 8, 2005, at 11:41 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Thanks for the suggestions and insights.  Most of the service stations sell gas gift cards but I could only find one Shell station that

[MBZ] 83 240D

Got into a conversation with a Dad at gymnastics today. He saw Gump and thought I should check his car. Dark blue or black 240D stick with palomino interior. He got it a bit ago from an old cop. Right now it has 37k on the clock, looks near new but for the pealing chrome bundts. No smoke a

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2005

That happens, my Grandma in law (maternal side) is referred to as psycho grandma. She has been headed down the Alzheimer's road for six or seven years. The early years were rough on my MiL because as the oldest she got hit with taking care and getting Power of attorney and getting declared gu

[MBZ] Navy WTF?

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3343812 good job, you are getting screwed for it though -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 22:04:45 -0700 redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3343812 > > good job, you are getting screwed for it though > >From the page: Nichols said Udkow was in no way being punished by being put in charge of a temporary ken

Re: [MBZ] Finally happened

Just about at that point down here in Portland... give it a few days. On 9/8/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Biod is now cheaper than #2 in Seattle. > > Alex Chamberlain '87 300D '01 VW NB TDI

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

That's us! Defending the free world and helping our citizens one dog at a time. On 9/9/05, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Thu, 8 Sep 2005 22:04:45 -0700 redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/front/3343812 > > > > good job, you are

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

redghost wrote: > > Got into a conversation with a Dad at gymnastics today. He saw Gump > and thought I should check his car. > > Dark blue or black 240D stick with palomino interior. He got it a bit > ago from an old cop. Right now it has 37k on the clock, looks near new > but for the pealing

Re: [MBZ] Linux

Linux, is that the new Windows? I'm in. Regards, Trampas _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Baker Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] Linux Yup, I'll join. S

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

I remember the Hornet well...Had a 77 Hornet AMX304 automatic.One of less than 374 made and still isn't worth much.;>) Mike - Original Message - From: "Harry " M.)"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes mailing list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

all sorts of envy over a stick 240D with low miles. I almost got one, but I wasn't willing to drive far enough for the pickup, nor put in the wrench time. On 9/9/05, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > redghost wrote: > > > > Got into a conversation with a Dad at gymnastics today. He saw

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

My great uncle was an entomologist. The year after he died, my great aunt needed a new car, so she bought a grasshopper green hornet in memory of him. On 9/9/05, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I remember the Hornet well...Had a 77 Hornet AMX304 > automatic.One of less than

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2005

yep, thats really sad, its such a shame. redghost wrote: That happens, my Grandma in law (maternal side) is referred to as psycho grandma. She has been headed down the Alzheimer's road for six or seven years. The early years were rough on my MiL because as the oldest she got hit with taking

Re: [MBZ] Linux

Linux is fine but what about Snoopy, Schroeder, Lucy and the girl with red hair? On 9/9/05, Trampas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Linux, is that the new Windows? > > I'm in… > > Regards, > > Trampas > >-- > > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAI

Re: [MBZ] Production Figures

Thanks OK Don and Chris, other assignments grabbed my time from updating the document with what you provided, but both of them are getting filed away for future use :) Thanks!! John OK Don wrote: I can only find the production numbers for the 107 in SLC form: http://fly.hiwaay.net/~gbf/107/

Re: [MBZ] Linux

Huh??? I thought we were going to be talking about massive doses of vitamin C ! On 9/9/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Linux is fine but what about Snoopy, Schroeder, Lucy and the girl with red > hair? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC The FS

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

If you're talking about the one in KC, it was in decent shape. I work with the guy. a little rust and an unfortunate hood dent. CM --- Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > all sorts of envy over a stick 240D with low miles. > I almost got one, but I > wasn't willing to drive far enough for t

Re: [MBZ] Linux

welll, I'll be a monkey's uncle-Kaleb's more resourceful than I thought -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sep 8, 2005 10:52 PM To: Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Linux it is run on a linux server Luther KB5QH

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

When I worked at Budget we had the Levis edition Gremlins with the straight sixes (was it a 252?), including the tiny dished sport steering wheel and NO POWER STEERING. Really nice handling beast under way, but evil, evil thing to parallel park. We gave up trying to rent them to women, as they all

Re: [MBZ] Finally happened

HELP!! SOMEONE ASKED ME YESTERDAY FOR INFO ON FACILITIES DESIGNED TO CARE FOR ALZHEIMER'S PATIENTS BUT I DELETED THE EMAIL!! (sorry for shouting). Anyway, here is a link to Arbor Place. If someone can re-post this in direct response to yesterday's email request I would really appreciate it!! BT

Re: [MBZ] a far cry from my 240D...

thought of forwarding this to MB...they have SOO lost touch...luxury instead of "Hoechste Leistung!" CM --- "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > oh boy. > > G.E. wrote: > > > While some of us need to worry about replacing > locks before they > > don't unlock and it becomes nearly i

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 76

I'd be up for that Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 19:24:34 -0500 From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Linux To: Banned List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,Biodiesel Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content

Re: [MBZ] Linux

we all tend to underestimate kleb just because he is stupid At 09:56 AM 9/9/2005, you wrote: welll, I'll be a monkey's uncle-Kaleb's more resourceful than I thought -Original Message- From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sep 8, 2005 10:52 PM To: Mercedes mailing

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

my old VW rabbit had no power steering and no power brake, but was CIS fuel injected. points ignition. german made. gawd, that was a great little car. 4 on the floor. top speed of 97 mph but it could do it all day long. At 09:57 AM 9/9/2005, you wrote: When I worked at Budget we had the L

Re: [MBZ] Finally happened

B99 is currently at $2.94/gal, B20 is a little over $3.00/gal and dino is at $3.15/gal down here in O-Town. On 9/8/05, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Biod is now cheaper than #2 in Seattle. filled Gump today. the #2 > pump was $3.159, the BioD being cheaper went in the tank at $3.019. > B

Re: [MBZ] Linux

Trust me -- Kleb's association with Linux is only coincidential. Linux just happened to be what the folks hosting the lists are using. On 9/9/05, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > welll, I'll be a monkey's uncle-Kaleb's more resourceful > than I thought > > -- 1977 2

Re: [MBZ] Getting rid of a car

Ok, folks, time to bet back to beating this dead horse down. I'm getting rid of my 82 300SD which needs, at the very least, a replaced key tumbler which is stuck. I'd be willing to let it go for $600 and am even flexible from there. I believe that, at the very least, one could part this car out

Re: [MBZ] Linux

Oh, so give Kaleb less credit than I thought.  Will do.-Original Message- From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Sep 9, 2005 10:36 AM To: Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Mercedes mailing list <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Subject: Re: [MBZ] Linux Trust me -- Kleb's association with Linux is only

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 4, Issue 77

Hi Bill, Like I said before, or rather like I ment before but may not have articulated very well, if you compare them most cameras in the consumer-prosumer space will have very similar image quality. Good quality lenses are not terribly expensive now and all cameras from one manufactuerer will

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

Maddness? He's giving something away, Jesuse Christ...leave the man alone you freakin computer geek! On 9/7/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > STOP THE MADNESS. > > > > > I can't believe that a comment a week ago about owning a Vega has >

[MBZ] Okie Shill bidder?

Isn't this the shmoe that bids on his own crap? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=4574087319&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT Rick Knoble 1985 300 CD

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

OK, I'll bite. What is a "bundt" when referrring to a car? Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Sunil Hari Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 5:58 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 240D all sorts of envy over a st

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

As much as I am a "Question Authority" sort of individual, I must side with the Navy on this one. All these two young pilots would have had to do was call up their base ops on the radio and "request permission to divert" for a SAR effort. It probably would have been granted. Happens all the time

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

A "bundt" is a wheel that is "caked" with dirt. On 9/9/05, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OK, I'll bite. What is a "bundt" when referrring to a car? > Randy > > -Original Message- > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of *Sunil Hari > *Sent:* Frida

Re: [MBZ] Linux

I'm interested if you all don't mind answering really basic sorts of questions. I have no experience with it at all but have long thought it was something I should check out. Randy in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LT Don Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Linux

That is what I am envisioning -- a place for folks to ask Linux questions without clogging up the Mercedes list with another layer of off topic stuff. On 9/9/05, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I'm interested if you all don't mind answering really basic sorts of > questions. I have

Re: [MBZ] Okie Shill bidder?

Yeah, it's the same jerk. Blinking red warning lights abound, such as: The interior is in good shape for its age On 9/9/05, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Isn't this the shmoe that bids on his own crap? > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=45740

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

Don, you outdid yourself. That was positively appalling! Randy, I apologize for LT Don's inappropriate behavior. Bundts = alloy wheels from the 70s - 80s. They look sorta like bundt cake pans. On 9/9/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A "bundt" is a wheel that is "caked" with dirt. >

Re: [MBZ] Linux

sounds like alt.os.linux > That is what I am envisioning -- a place for folks to ask Linux > questions without clogging up the Mercedes list with another layer of > off topic stuff.

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

what was that funny looking 4 wheel drive they had? I think the 6's were 200 cid. At least I think I remember seeing that on the Hornet a friend had. Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >When I worked at Budget we had the Levis edition Gremlins with the straight >sixes (was it a 252?), i

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

I had a Rabbit, it was a 84 with a Diesel and probably one of the best cars I ever owned. 45mpg with the air going and I sold it with 380,000 miles on it and it was still going strong. JabbaHursty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >my old VW rabbit had no power steering and no power brake, but was C

Re: [MBZ] hard to start "cold"

Hey Mike, Yes there is a thermostat controlled flap. I have yet to attach the chimney to the exhaust heater though so it's getting ambiant air from both. Are you thinking that the flap may be acting as an extra choke? I'll check the vacuum as soon as I can find a replacement idle stop solenoid

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

Don, Here's a paragraph it appears you missed: "The two air crews picked up a Coast Guard radio call that helicopters were needed for rescues in New Orleans, Hoeft said. They were out of radio range to Pensacola, so they decided to fly their helicopters to New Orleans and join the rescue effort

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

The stock alloy 14" wheels on late production w115, w123, w116 and early production w126 cars are known as 'bundt cake' wheels because they sort of resemble a mold for a German coffee cake. http://members.tripod.com/adm/interstitial/remote.jpg M... coffee cake Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrot

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

[EMAIL PROTECTED] ) wrote: > what was that funny looking 4 wheel drive they had? I think the 6's were 200 > cid. At least I think I remember seeing that on the Hornet a friend had. I don't remember the name, but Mike has one! I saw it when I picked up the 240d, and I was going to ask him about it

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > All these two young pilots would have had to do was call up their base ops on > the radio and "request permission to divert" for a SAR effort. Spoken like a lifer! Just ask yourself: what would Chuck Norris have done? I believe the story said they were out of radio

[MBZ] WTB the control box that makes V12 run like a 6cyl.

My Insurance guy has a 94 SL600 and its running like a 6cyl. Does anyone have a used control box for sale? Kaleb? I don't know the part # for the box he needs, but I can find out if you think you have it. I did point him to Rusty. The dealer told him $7K for the box! ( I told him he could most l

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

USCG HH3F helicopters carried HF radios that aren't ever "out of range" of someone at a comms station. That isn't speculation, because I was one of the avionics techs that kept them working. I assume that USN H3s are similarly equipped. On 9/9/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] WTB the control box that makes V12 run like a 6cyl.

Car is in Limp home mode. Pull the codes. Good luck! Jim 1992 600SEL 1992 500SL 1989 300TE - Original Message - From: RAH To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 1:28 PM Subject: [MBZ] WTB the control box that makes V12 run like a 6cyl. My Insurance guy has

Re: [MBZ] WTB the control box that makes V12 run like a 6cyl.

If it's anything like the BMW V12, there are two separate computer boards, one for each cylinder bank. The BMW uses the same engine management parts as their 6-cyl engines use, just in tandem. The bank controllers don't talk to each other and are removable, held into circuit board carriers with

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

What the article stated was that an attempt to contact pensacola was made, but no radio contact able, so they hit NOLA, when they refueled in NOLA, they called base and advised, went back up, did more good, then went home before dark On Friday, September 9, 2005, at 08:46 AM, LT Don wrote: As

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

Hey, its OK. I'm still in the hubcap era. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 9:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] 83 240D Don, you outdid yo

Re: [MBZ] 83 240D

on the 6.9s there was an option for either 15" or 16" bundts - they're highly coveted because you can get higher speed-rated tires for the rims. On 9/9/05, R A Bennell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey, its OK. I'm still in the hubcap era. > Randy > > -Original Message- > *From:* [EMA

Re: [MBZ] Okie Shill bidder?

So is MY interior (body parts) for its age but no one would mistake my jogging ability for a college track athlete. On 9/9/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yeah, it's the same jerk. Blinking red warning lights abound, such as: > The interior is in good shape for its age >

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

Somehow this strikes me as a sort of low-key "Flight of the Intruder" scenario. Had one of those people they rescued been the nephew of a Congressman, both pilots would be booked for flights to Washington for a photo op with Bush right now. mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What the article stated

Re: [MBZ] Navy WTF?

Most any frequency on HF is world wide capable (depending on the mode you use), and most avionics are AM, which has an unlimited range.  If their radio was VHF/UHF, this would have been a different story-limited to 100-150 depending on altitude.  -Original Message- From: LT Don <[EMAIL PR

[MBZ] 83 240D manual Tranny

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[MBZ] 1978 Mercedes Diesel Class A motorhome

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Re: [MBZ] A trip update.......

Andrew.. She's light on her "feet", does a wonderful pirotte (sp?) in autocross and knows how to listen to her mentor.. Just made that up... Now in Danville getting all checked in for TOR... Take care, Chuck On Sep 8, 2005, at 7:32 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: <> Tha

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

On Fri, Sep 09, 2005 at 12:48:21PM -0400, Harry ?M.) wrote: > what was that funny looking 4 wheel drive they had? I think the 6's were 200 > cid. At least I think I remember seeing that on the Hornet a friend had. That was the eagle. Two engine options, 258 2bbl or a 2.5L four (depending on yea

Re: [MBZ] OT Vega

On Thu, Sep 08, 2005 at 11:51:13PM -0400, Harry ?M.) wrote: > You won't believe this, but thats exactly the same car they profiled. It was > Classic Car and Driver on the Gremlin with Levis interior. Yellow with a > V8 and 4 speed. Remember the Hornet? Very uncommon engine and trans option for

Re: [MBZ] How to purchase a Gas card

On Thu, Sep 08, 2005 at 09:20:28PM -0700, redghost wrote: > IIRC, Safeway has gift cards, and I think they had some for fuel as > well (not their own) Safeway don't go out that far east, don't think albertsons does either. Think super walmart or winn-dixie, at least in the eastern states I've bee

[MBZ] Please chime in

http://mbca.cartama.net/showthread.php?t=8157&goto=newpost If anybody, such as Marshall or others, well behaved now, could check this thread and offer an opinion on Italian Tune ups -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Dies

Re: [MBZ] How to purchase a Gas card

I was thinking of the local bunch of safeway that sells all sorts of Other Folks gift cards. Home Depot, Lowes, Krispy Kreme, Shell Oil On Friday, September 9, 2005, at 12:50 PM, Kevin wrote: On Thu, Sep 08, 2005 at 09:20:28PM -0700, redghost wrote: IIRC, Safeway has gift cards, and I think

[MBZ] ChowdaQ

Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 10:47:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] ChowdaQ To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hey gang, The date for ChowdaQ is now set, Sept 25, thats the last Sunday of the month. Lo

Re: [MBZ] Please chime in

Back in the 60´s I had a 250GTE coupe for a few years and the tune up consisted of changed the four sets of points, dual distributors & dual points, plus 12 new plugs, so I am curious about a Italian tune up by a Italian stalion like Marshall? Adios from Mexico Don On 9/9/05, redghost <[EMAIL