Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Smith, Todd
Hello Craig, I am assuming that it is a typo or misunderstanding, which really isn't good since the company also sells biodiesel equipment. I have heard a few reports that switching to biodiesel actually improved mileage by 1 or 2 MPG but I have always assumed that either poor recording method

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Apr 25, 2006 at 06:48:13PM -0400, Smith, Todd wrote: > It was my understanding that the Frito-Lay delivery vans were having serious > issues with the SB Chevy that was in them and that a Cummins sales agent got > wind of this and proposed a drop-in replacement. While 4BT engines are > a

Re: [MBZ] Back in the fold, my uncrunched '87 300TD

2006-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
Good for you Joe! My 124 TD finally went to get the frame straightened yesterday, after the encounter with Bambi in November. If we had paid the freight to haul it back here, we could have had it back in a week or two. But the ins co would not pay to bring it here, so we are at the mercy of

Re: [MBZ] Back in the fold, my uncrunched '87 300TD

2006-04-25 Thread Jeff Zedic
Must almost feel like having a new car! (except you know its quirks) Congrats! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Smith, Todd
Thanks Jim, It is good to hear from the collective wisdom that this could be a good truck, "if it's done right." My wife and I were able to purchase a home last year with extensive landscaping and I really need a truck to keep up with it. I didn't need another vehicle that wasn't a daily driv

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Smith, Todd
Hello Kaleb, It was my understanding that the Frito-Lay delivery vans were having serious issues with the SB Chevy that was in them and that a Cummins sales agent got wind of this and proposed a drop-in replacement. While 4BT engines are available, the engines with the SB Chevy bolt-pattern ar

[MBZ] Back in the fold, my uncrunched '87 300TD

2006-04-25 Thread Joe Knight
Delivered about noon today, replete with new late production hood/pad/grille/star, late production euro lenses to go with the updated hood, fan/clutch/2-piece fan shroud/Behr radiator, hydraulic reservoir - the list goes on. Paint and fitment are perfect; if I get down close and look real hard I c

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 5, Issue 132

2006-04-25 Thread archer
Thanks, David. I'll do that. Gerry - Original Message - From: "David Brodbeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> archer wrote: I wondered about that. Now, if I only knew how to format the Mac files PC. Format the external *drive* with the PC. Then copy the files from the Mac to it. The Mac

Re: [MBZ] Mac to PC

2006-04-25 Thread archer
Thanks, Curt. I don't think the old lady has too much to transfer. Gerry - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You don't really. In most cases you just add the correct file extension and you're off. Of course that can be a pain if you've got a boatload of fil

Re: [MBZ] ... Computer Question

2006-04-25 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Depending on the version of the operating systems, you may just be able to network the two computers and enable file sharing, allowing direct transfer. However, you must be sure that the PC programs involved can read th

Re: [MBZ] Mac to PC

2006-04-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
What, doesn't anybody remember how to write batch files any more? I forget the exact syntax, but try "help for" at the Windows command prompt. (Or if the Mac is an OS X machine, you can do something like "foreach s (*) mv $s $s.doc; end"... but the original poster said "old Mac" so I'm guessing n

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Smith, Todd
Thanks Mitch, How would I tell if it has a balance shaft or not? Are you referring to the harmonic balancer? Would it be possible to add one later? My primary purpose is mainly daily drive with some general purpose hauling and maybe towing my parents stranded vehicle with a U-Haul dolly.

Re: [MBZ] Why no 320CDI choice for the new GL?

2006-04-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Yup. It'd sure be nice if you could get around the asinine DOT/EPA restrictions just by placing a special order! I actually heard a "friend of a friend" story about someone doing just that with a Volvo dealer here in Portland. Supposedly the dealer was dumb enough to let them order a brand new t

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Smith, Todd
He wants $15K for the kit, which includes 4BT engine, new frame-side mounts, adapter plate for the tranny and the electronic control unit for the tranny. I am buying his prototype for quite a bit less with 3K miles on it so he can finance a Excursion conversion. Yes, I know, why on earth would

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-25 Thread Jim Cathey
I'll bite. Tell me more. Can't really, without actually designing the thing! But all you're really doing is making an out-of-range detector for one or two of the analog instruments, and driving an incandescent lamp. Exactly the same as the low-fuel lamp in my pickup truck, which unlike the MB s

Re: [MBZ] Colors

2006-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
> When I ordered my '01, the MB Taste Police would not allow a > tannish (now called Java) interior with any of the colors I wanted. > Metallic red, for example. Let me get this straight. You ordered the car, built to your needs and desires. You wanted an interior that was available for that mod

[MBZ] MB Classic Magazine

2006-04-25 Thread l02turner
http://www.mercedes-benz.com/content/mbcom/international/ international_website/en/com/international_home/home/heritage_new/multimedia/classic_magazine_01.html Here's a link to a MB Classic magazine published byMB. You may need to cut/paste the url in pieces to get it to work - Sorry. Good lu

Re: [MBZ] W212

2006-04-25 Thread RELNGSON
> <> > > The W211 will be replaced in '09 (pics seen) and certainly by then the brand new 4.0 V-8 diesel will come here. RLE

Re: [MBZ] More colors

2006-04-25 Thread RELNGSON
> < The w203 is available in nine - white, two blacks, three grays, two dark > reds, and blue.  Ugh.>> > Precisely. And the interiors...two grays, black and blue. Awful. Java is best but needs more color. So many dreary MBs, silver with black inside. Depressing. RLE

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-25 Thread R A Bennell
I'll bite. Tell me more. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 12:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle > So, what is the best way to add a nice bright idiot light so t

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread R A Bennell
Your very basic description sounds a bit like water injection which has been around for a long time and supposedly has benefits. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dave M. Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] Diesel G and M and C and E

2006-04-25 Thread RELNGSON
> < cars. I know that folks who buy a new MB can usually afford to put > gasoline in the tank, but at the same time, there must be a large cross > section that would like to be able to say they get really good mileage in > their new XX class MB. Donchathink?>> > You gotta keep up, Slater. The new

Re: [MBZ] Colors

2006-04-25 Thread RELNGSON
<> Faeth cuts me to the quick. When I ordered my '01, the MB Taste Police would not allow a tannish (now called Java) interior with any of the colors I wanted. Metallic red, for example. So my least worst choice was Obsidian Black metallic. I've lived with it for five years and won't be

Re: [MBZ] Why no 320CDI choice for the new GL?

2006-04-25 Thread Desert Rat
Unfortunately though, you will have to move out of the US to own one. While they are built in AL, they are not US legal, yet. On 4/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Luther wrote:<>> > > Thanks Luther, > I have learned something useful!! Now, when I hit the lottery I can order

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread David Brodbeck
Mitch Haley wrote: you have to MAKE the hydrogen from somewhere -- it is never free in nature. Yep, the "hydrogen economy" is just a fancy term for "potentially explosive storage medium". It's all about storing and transporting electricity, not a power source. Unfortunately, the congresscr

Re: [MBZ] Mac to PC

2006-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond
You don't really. In most cases you just add the correct file extension and you're off. Of course that can be a pain if you've got a boatload of files... -Curt Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 11:25:59 -0400 From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 5, Issu

Re: [MBZ] Why no 320CDI choice for the new GL?

2006-04-25 Thread l02turner
Luther wrote:<>> Thanks Luther, I have learned something useful!! Now, when I hit the lottery I can order a ML Diesel!! ;-) Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo) A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil Weber Carb Stuff http:/

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Biodiesel] The Time Has Come...

2006-04-25 Thread ernest breakfield
what do you want to know? a quick search on "biowille" turns up plenty of links,... here's a few: www.wnbiodiesel.com biowillie.com www.cafepress.com/wnbiodiesel http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/30/business/30biowillie.html?ex=1293598800&en=3b0ae71846ac300a&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss http:/

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
> you have to MAKE the hydrogen from somewhere -- it is never > free in nature. Yep, the "hydrogen economy" is just a fancy term for "potentially explosive storage medium". It's all about storing and transporting electricity, not a power source. Unfortunately, the congresscritters (and the sheep

Re: [MBZ] Why no 320CDI choice for the new GL?

2006-04-25 Thread Dave M.
Larry, Your "dream MB" does exist - Mercedes built it for sale in Europe. It's the W140.135, which is a W140 chassis with a 177hp intercooled, turbocharged OM606.961 engine (similar to what the 98-99 E300 has here in the USA). I would seriously consider buying one if I ever found a clean example f

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread Peter Frederick
The only way you are going to extract hydrogen from tap water is electrolysis, and the energy input is gonna be higher than the output UNLESS you have very dramatic improvements in combustion. The latter I don't know about, but the "hydrogen economy" is a load of bunk. All commercial hydrogen

Re: [MBZ] ... Computer Question

2006-04-25 Thread Peter Frederick
Depending on the version of the operating systems, you may just be able to network the two computers and enable file sharing, allowing direct transfer. However, you must be sure that the PC programs involved can read the data -- it may be necessary to save the Mac data in PC format. Any remov

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Biodiesel] The Time Has Come...

2006-04-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
Does anyone know about Biowillie fuel? On 4/25/06, Bill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > See this. We use it in SoCal and are very happy. > > http://www.lovecraftbiofuels.com > > Bill > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Andrew Cunningh

Re: [MBZ] Yep, the time has come.

2006-04-25 Thread Gerald R. Flintrop
For soy and peanut oils, I've seen weights per gallon listed between 7.5 and 7.7 pounds. That would make the number of gallons in 35 lbs somewhere between 4.54 and 4.64. According to http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/ah697/ah697.pdf it is ~7.7 lbs/gal for both. YMMV, Jerry Flintrop On Apr 2

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
> Doesn't sound like much energy is there... I've read that if an 18 > wheeler was run on hydrogen that 4/5ths of the trailer would have to > be the fuel tank to get comparable energy. Even after serious > compression! If you are generating H2 & O2 from electrolysis of water powered by an ineff

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 5, Issue 132

2006-04-25 Thread David Brodbeck
archer wrote: I wondered about that. Now, if I only knew how to format the Mac files PC. Format the external *drive* with the PC. Then copy the files from the Mac to it. The Mac will recognize the PC drive just fine. Most Mac file formats are readable on the PC, it's just that the Mac

Re: [MBZ] pushbutton ACC & soldering irons

2006-04-25 Thread David Brodbeck
Mitch Haley wrote: I've got a little 15W, takes a while to heat up. I've got a selectable 15W/30W I bought years ago at Radio Shack. I never use the 15W setting. It's too cool and the recovery time is too long. Even when soldering sensitive parts, I prefer to use a hot iron so I can make

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread Jeff Zedic
How much water are you going to have to carry to get some boost from this? And doesn't hydrogen have an atomic number of 1? Doesn't sound like much energy is there... I've read that if an 18 wheeler was run on hydrogen that 4/5ths of the trailer would have to be the fuel tank to get comparable

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-25 Thread Jim Cathey
So, what is the best way to add a nice bright idiot light so that I will quickly see it if the oil pressure drops off while I am driving? A simple comparator (LM311?) watching the signal to the gauge ought to do it. Entirely as a bolt-on to the back of the instrument cluster. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread John M McIntosh
I saw something about some truck companies testing this in Canada, I think it was only a few percent gains, but if one drove back and forth across Canada as your weekly plan the pennies added up. Oh, and I'm sure I heard President Bush this morning admonishing the American public to buy hyb

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-25 Thread Luther Gulseth
http://web.eaton.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=EatonCom%2FPage%2FEC_T_TwoThirdsBodyNav&c=Page&cid=1081452650158 or http://tinyurl.com/ftlsl This is the transmission we are currently purchasing. It's a solid transmission that won't allow a driver to torque it up to damage a driveline/PD

Re: [MBZ] For Sale

2006-04-25 Thread andrew strasfogel
I hear it also lubricates fuses, thereby extending their life to over 25,000 miles or 10 years, whichever comes later. On 4/24/06, W. Lasher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For Sale: >I have 2 bottles ( 32 ozs. each) of CD-2 super concentrated > Diesel fuel treatmet, and only need one

Re: [MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread Luther Gulseth
Uh, we have a few trucks testing this technology.not as ratty smelling as you would like. I know nothing more about it. Luther ~Anyone have data showing if these work or are hoxes? I couldn't locate ~anything on Snopes or Google. Here's a couple of samples: ~ ~http://www.hydrogen-boost.com/

[MBZ] Hydrogen boost gimmicks?

2006-04-25 Thread Dave M.
Anyone have data showing if these work or are hoxes? I couldn't locate anything on Snopes or Google. Here's a couple of samples: http://www.hydrogen-boost.com/index.html http://www.savefuel.ca/ Basically, they claim to extract hydrogen from plain tap water, then let your engine suck that in, for

Re: [MBZ] Why no 320CDI choice for the new GL?

2006-04-25 Thread Dave M.
Pretty sure the article I just read on the new GL class (yeesh, like we really NEEDED yet another chassis class?) is that MB will be offering a CDI engine of some sort later this year or in 2007. I'm still waiting for the twin-turbo CDI V8 in a W211 to come stateside. :) -dm > -

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-25 Thread R A Bennell
So, what is the best way to add a nice bright idiot light so that I will quickly see it if the oil pressure drops off while I am driving? On a Ford or Chevy, I would put a T fitting into the block and add a generic idiot light sender to trigger the bulb on the dash. There must be some more elab

Re: [MBZ] Why no 320CDI choice for the new GL?

2006-04-25 Thread Jeff Zedic
I've seen the ML270 CDI in Paris years ago as well as any other variant you can think of..well, almost any other variant. It's also available with the V8 4 litre CDI that puts out more torque that the top Ferrari. Three or four years ago there was a E220 CDI Wagon parked on the corner ne

Re: [MBZ] Largest Diesel Engine in the World

2006-04-25 Thread Jeff Zedic
Yes, it's real all right. We've had that posted on the list numerous times. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] pushbutton ACC & soldering irons

2006-04-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: > > I have one soldering iron, I've had it since I was in high school. I've got a little 15W, takes a while to heat up. I've got a 45W desoldering iron with vacuum bulb, I have been known to do PC work by filling the head with solder and then squeezing the bulb to dispense. My f

Re: [MBZ] Colors

2006-04-25 Thread tom savage
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Every Honda and it's ilk are silver. I go to the MB dealer and the lot is full of silver, gray and the occasional black. Boooring! Indeed. The w123 was available in 62 colors over its production run. The w203 is available in nine - white, two blacks, three grays, t

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 5, Issue 132

2006-04-25 Thread archer
I wondered about that. Now, if I only knew how to format the Mac files PC. Gerry --- - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Format 'em PC, the PC won't read Mac drives without help. I think all Macs back to OS 9 will read PC

Re: [MBZ] Why no 320CDI choice for the new GL?

2006-04-25 Thread Luther Gulseth
AA, the ML DOES come with the CDI. It must be ordered that way, like EVERY other car you purchase from MB! I use to think the same exact way, till my plant contact set me straight and told me how it is. Luther ~Agree - I would have thought the ML would have been a perfect f

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Curt Raymond
I've long thought one of those would do real well in an old body style Dakota, I bet it'd do pretty close to 30mpg in there. Ahh if mine weren't starting to rust... -Curt Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:22:10 -0600 From: Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

Re: [MBZ] pushbutton ACC troubleshooting

2006-04-25 Thread Jim Cathey
fail. I tend to pitch electrical components and get another one. I don't own a range of soldering irons and equipment appropriate for electronics. I don't do Automatic trans either. Just choices I have made. I have one soldering iron, I've had it since I was in high school. I must admit tha

Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Biodiesel] The Time Has Come...

2006-04-25 Thread Bill
See this. We use it in SoCal and are very happy. http://www.lovecraftbiofuels.com Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andrew Cunningham Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 7:44 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: [Biodiesel

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2006-04-25 Thread James Jetton
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Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-25 Thread Christopher McCann
Wulf's (300SD) head is fine. Everything on Wulf is fine except the freaking gunshot wound. Kaleb asked about the 300TD which has a bad head gasket which I am replacing. Kaleb is convinced the head is cracked. It may be, but I bet it is not. I think he likes rubbing it in :-) Chris R

Re: [MBZ] pushbutton ACC troubleshooting

2006-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
You have done a lot more autopsies of electrical components than I.I believe you would win the bet. Cycle related or age related, components fail, and from the experience of the group with cruise control, solder joints are always a prime suspect. Whatever the mode of failure, things fail.

[MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-25 Thread Roger Conlon
What happened to the head? Roger -- Message: 2 Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:22:43 -0700 (PDT) From: Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf? To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] wanna see some rust?

2006-04-25 Thread Jim Cathey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-Mercedes-Benz-450sl-Parts- Car_W0QQitemZ4633792134QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem As an extra bonus, it has the Chrysler ACC system! Bid now and don't miss this gem! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2 cyl 20 hp diesel

2006-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
Good idea. I'll see if I can chase that one down. There are 2-3 possibilities around here At 07:23 AM 4/25/2006, you wrote: See if you can find a traffic control company with some junk arrowboards. Most of the old ones came with Lombardini diesels (The new ones have solar panels). Tom Potte

Re: [MBZ] OK, let me rephrase...HELP!

2006-04-25 Thread Christopher McCann
Perfect! Same size as W124 headrests in the 300TD...think I've got myself a replacement palamino headrest! Yahoo! Danke Herr Doktor! Christopher Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Christopher McCann wrote: > Does ANYONE have a W201? If so, would you be willing (PLEASE) to do my a BI

Re: [MBZ] Carfax open

2006-04-25 Thread kayoooh @ gmail
I thought no one would ever ask, my account is about to expire! Anyway, this is not "CarFax" but it should do. I hope it helps, Omar. The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. Report Run Date: 04/25/2006 Vehicle D

[MBZ] Why no 320CDI choice for the new GL?

2006-04-25 Thread Kevin J. Slater
I don't get MB. You'd think they'd start putting diesel engines in more cars. I know that folks who buy a new MB can usually afford to put gasoline in the tank, but at the same time, there must be a large cross section that would like to be able to say they get really good mileage in their new XX c

[MBZ] wanna see some rust?

2006-04-25 Thread Dave Wakin
Good 'ole Salt belt 450sl: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1980-Mercedes-Benz-450sl-Parts-Car_W0QQitemZ4633792134QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2 cyl 20 hp diesel

2006-04-25 Thread Potter, Tom E
See if you can find a traffic control company with some junk arrowboards. Most of the old ones came with Lombardini diesels (The new ones have solar panels). Tom Potter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Monday, April 24, 2

Re: [MBZ] OT Bud

2006-04-25 Thread Potter, Tom E
My sentiments exactly. Grandpappy had it right. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 8:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Bud Amen, pal. Like my grandpappy used to say as a Pall Ma

Re: [MBZ] ... Computer Question

2006-04-25 Thread archer
On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:18:35 -0400 "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My next door neighbor, a widow, wants to transfer her data from an old Mac to a new PC. I have external harddrives big enough for the transfer. Can someone suggest a program or method by which this can be done? Gerry, Are

Re: [MBZ] 603 gov auction

2006-04-25 Thread Bob DuPuy
Kaleb, in the description there is a box that indicates a code for condition. You can click on it for the condition category. Most of the items fall into the "economically repairable category. The thing is you really never know why Uncle Sam pulled the engine until you get your hands on it. Bob Du

[MBZ] Largest Diesel Engine in the World

2006-04-25 Thread John Peterson
Is this for real? A friend passed it on to me. http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/ John Peterson 1991 300D 2.5 78k - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Old squeaky

Re: [MBZ] Yep, the time has come.

2006-04-25 Thread John Berryman
On Apr 24, 2006, at 8:00 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: I'm curious - how many gallons are in a 35 pound container of fry oil? 5 Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am

Re: [MBZ] ... Computer Question

2006-04-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 17:18:35 -0400 "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My next door neighbor, a widow, wants to transfer her data from an old > Mac to a new PC. I have external harddrives big enough for the > transfer. Can someone suggest a program or method by which this can be > done? Gerry

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Apr 24, 2006 at 09:22:10PM -0600, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:53:42 -0400 "Smith, Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > I am purchasing a diesel F-150 XLT pickup from http://4btconversions.com > > that has the industrial Cummins 4BT engine and should do about 27MPG a

Re: [MBZ] Diesel land speed record attempt

2006-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
Clessie Cummins would be proud! At 12:26 PM 4/24/2006, you wrote: Greetings all, I came across this article in today's Times of London Driving Supplement and thought some may like to read it. http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,22750-2145162,00.html Enjoy! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300T

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2 cyl 20 hp diesel

2006-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
Thanks Don, Anybody know what the hatz diesel engines are? Look to be air cooled, 2 cyl. There is not much info about them. The one yanmar is too small. At 11:00 PM 4/24/2006, you wrote: I beleive there were a few in this listing -- not on the first page though - you have to dig for them.

Re: [MBZ] pushbutton ACC troubleshooting

2006-04-25 Thread Jim Cathey
Form an engineering standpoint, there is no reason a 126 relay should outlive a 123 relay, unless internal components were all replaced with ones with a much higher MTBF. The 123 relays are known to fail. Any relay will cycle so many times, then fail. I will bet money (not much!) that mos

Re: [MBZ] my 1981 300CD was type II or type III ACC system?

2006-04-25 Thread kevin kraly
What you don't spend on a new servo you can apply towards new window seals! I'm already planning that since good used seals just aren't out there. It has the usual gaps between the front and rear sections, so I'll have to get that straightened out before the next rainy season. It does have a

Re: [MBZ] Colors

2006-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
A few years ago at the factory, we saw an E wagon with a blue-green it was a nice color and very unusual. Almost all the cars on the assembly were silver, more like Astral and black. Yuk, black cars are high maintenance, and come with uppity, see me owners. Of course there were a few with

[MBZ] Carfax open

2006-04-25 Thread Woodlandtaylors
Anyone with carfax account open Vin # WDBEB33D4HA344497 should be a 1987 300DT Ad says salvage title with only 109K miles. Thanks, Dennis -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.5/322 - Release Date: 4/

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-25 Thread OK Don
All noise, no action. On 4/24/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yep. Did you get any storms earlier today? The ones that were out your > way are now rolling by us at the moment. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhaus

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2 cyl 20 hp diesel

2006-04-25 Thread OK Don
I beleive there were a few in this listing -- not on the first page though - you have to dig for them. http://www.govliquidation.com/list/c7601/lna/1.html On 4/24/06, Frederick Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > www.hardydiesel.com > > Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am fed up with a re

Re: [MBZ] OT Bud

2006-04-25 Thread Chuck Landenberger
I agree... Just enjoying a Bavarian Hefeweizen and watching Diamondbacks game game? what game? Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Apr 24, 2006, at 8:24 PM, Luther Gulseth wrote: That's the German way! On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 20:59:54 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-25 Thread Christopher McCann
Now that would be pretty cool. I'd feel alot better if I knew it to be the case! Chris Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Perhaps it was a meterorite, you know a small piece of space debris. Hendrik always thinking outside the square - Original Message - From: "Mike Canfiel

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-25 Thread Luther Gulseth
Let me check on that, I'll respond tomorrow from work. On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:00:29 -0500, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: But is it a planetary gear tranny like a benz or a chevy, or an automatically shifted constant mesh tranny? There is a difference, and although I'm out of to

Re: [MBZ] Who SHOT Wulf?

2006-04-25 Thread Christopher McCann
I might. Depends who all comes with me...and if the head issue is resolved by then. CM "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: not bringing the wagon? Christopher McCann wrote: > Tend to agree, but I'm taking it down anyway. > > CM (really ticked off) > > Y'all get to see t

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Pickups

2006-04-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:53:42 -0400 "Smith, Todd" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am purchasing a diesel F-150 XLT pickup from http://4btconversions.com > that has the industrial Cummins 4BT engine and should do about 27MPG at > 70MPH. They say, "Projected 26-28 mpg on Petro Diesel and 30-32 on B-1

Re: [MBZ] Colors

2006-04-25 Thread Sunil Hari
Smoke silver still looks classy, though. Hides dirt well, and just looks regal. I still really want a 123 or 115 in a vibrant orange, yellow or green. On 4/24/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > < silver > > or > > white -- or some similar color. Not only are any body dings le

Re: [MBZ] 603 gov auction

2006-04-25 Thread redghost
The other issue is how much to ship it down from Alaska? I suspect you store it until next summer when you do the ArticQ On Monday, April 24, 2006, at 06:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: How do you bid on it? Bob DuPuy wrote: Someone posted this to my Mog list. I thought someone here might b

Re: [MBZ] 603 gov auction

2006-04-25 Thread Mike Canfield
Hey there's a good reason to revive that road trip to Alaska and bring back a bunch of them..One in each trunk should do.LOL, Mike - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 11

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-25 Thread dave walton
If you find a 99 E-class with ESP (Stability Control), the safety features (front, side, and head curtain airbags) might outweigh the rust issues. They do have lots of electronics to go bad, but are a pleasure to drive. -Dave Walton 94S350, 99E300 On 4/24/06, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] Colors

2006-04-25 Thread RELNGSON
> < or > white -- or some similar color.   Not only are any body dings less > noticeable > but they stay "looking" clean even when they're filthy.>> > Every Honda and it's ilk are silver. I go to the MB dealer and the lot is full of silver, gray and the occasional black. Boooring! I have no id

Re: [MBZ] What E320 to purchase '99 or '00? How about an older 400E?

2006-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yep. Did you get any storms earlier today? The ones that were out your way are now rolling by us at the moment. OK Don wrote: He can probably buy two '90 - '93 300D 2.5 turbos with the money, and always have a running car - no worries at all. Don't the '90 and later gas models have the biode

Re: [MBZ] 603 gov auction

2006-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
crap, they have several of them. Im going to look into this. Might have a good deal on 603 engines in the near future. Bob DuPuy wrote: Look in the upper right corner and click on the register button. Note the auction starts 5/9 The items are in Alaska and they have more than one at that loc

Re: [MBZ] 603 gov auction

2006-04-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
wonder what shipping would be Bob DuPuy wrote: Look in the upper right corner and click on the register button. Note the auction starts 5/9 The items are in Alaska and they have more than one at that location. I figured at least the heads would be worth the trouble. These are the 3.5l engines a

Re: [MBZ] W124 Sportline swaybars for sale

2006-04-25 Thread Dave M.
They will reduce body roll. I had that setup on both my W124 diesels. :) -dm > -- > Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:57:39 -0400 > From: "Sunil Hari" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Sportline swaybars for sale > > > what do sportline swaybars do to the handling

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2 cyl 20 hp diesel

2006-04-25 Thread Frederick Moir
www.hardydiesel.com Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am fed up with a recalcitrant 16 HP briggs engine. (Horiz. shaft, upright) Does anyone know of a cheap source of a cheap 2 cyl diesel of 15-20 hp that i could mount a hydraulic pump to? I am thinking that a Yanmar, Kubota or indian

Re: [MBZ] Yeager vs Crossfield

2006-04-25 Thread Peter Frederick
I'm sure the noise will go on for a while, but I suspect the plain facts are he was in a small plane in fairly suddenly appearing severe weather. Something, either pilot or plane, failed, and he went down. After all, he was 80 something, he may have died while flying, it's happend before. I

[MBZ] OT: 2 cyl 20 hp diesel

2006-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
I am fed up with a recalcitrant 16 HP briggs engine. (Horiz. shaft, upright) Does anyone know of a cheap source of a cheap 2 cyl diesel of 15-20 hp that i could mount a hydraulic pump to? I am thinking that a Yanmar, Kubota or indian or chinese knock off would server better than the briggs.

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-25 Thread Peter Frederick
But is it a planetary gear tranny like a benz or a chevy, or an automatically shifted constant mesh tranny? There is a difference, and although I'm out of touch, I do know that for many years there were few if any automatics in big trucks because they didn't hold up. GM spent a fortune in the

Re: [MBZ] Idiot Needle

2006-04-25 Thread Loren Faeth
Hydrak is back, with a computer, this time! At 07:53 PM 4/24/2006, you wrote: swift sucks. Luther Gulseth wrote: > "there is a reason over-the-road trucks don't have automatics." I must beg to differ. Current technology has the situation in automatics much more lucrative than a manual tran

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