Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Peter Frederick
The sulfur will usually fry the nitrogen oxide reduction systems, and/or the catalytic soot reduction converter. The 2007 engines are designed around the ultra-low sulfur fuel, and using 500 ppm sulfur may indeed damage injection system parts and/or pollution control systems. The emission

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions

2006-07-06 Thread LarryT
To add one small nugget to Marshalls excellent instructions, turn the heater control to full hot - and leave it there until finished with the whole process including refilling with the appropriate coolant mixture. Failing to do so can allow a bubble to form that will not be flushed out and

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
LarryT wrote: To add one small nugget to Marshalls excellent instructions, turn the heater control to full hot - and leave it there until finished with the whole process including refilling with the appropriate coolant mixture. Failing to do so can allow a bubble to form that will not be

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread LarryT
so the truckers will have to have completely seperate diesel fuel pumps? Because I suspect the expense to switch the trucking system over will be prohibitively expensive and they'll be outside the 500ppm requirements - correct? This new law (or regulation created by some nameless

[MBZ] 9 Blade Fan

2006-07-06 Thread P. D. Ferguson
Following up on my question of last week, I bought a 9 blade radiator fan from Rusty for my 1983 300TD after he advised that it should fit the stock visco clutch--it did. My unscientific tests of its cooling effectiveness included chugging around town with the ac on, and going

[MBZ] Indy in Greenville, SC?

2006-07-06 Thread wilton strickland
Anybody know an indy in Grnville, SC, to RR 92 E420 wiring harness? Wilton

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
Larry, What you don't realise is that North America is behind the rest of the world, well almost all of the rest, in the quality of their fuel. European countries and manufacturers have had this fuel for YEARS!! As per usual, the US auto industry/market is holding us up. The new regs coming

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions

2006-07-06 Thread John Ervine
LarryT wrote: To add one small nugget to Marshalls excellent instructions, turn the heater control to full hot - and leave it there until finished with the whole process including refilling with the appropriate coolant mixture. Failing to do so can allow a bubble to form that will not be

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
This kind of rot amazes me. All the Americans had to to is copy what the Europeans already have to the letter and the whole world would be efficient, low emissionsand compatible. but of course, our gvmt has to always re-invent the wheel, instead of using the existing, proven technology

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
LarryT wrote: so the truckers will have to have completely seperate diesel fuel pumps? Because I suspect the expense to switch the trucking system over will be prohibitively expensive and they'll be outside the 500ppm requirements - correct? This new law (or regulation created by some

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
Robert, Why they never copied the Euro engines for decades amazes me...There's something stupid in the US industry psyche that thinks bigger is better and I'll do it alone. What if, in the 70's, we'd followed the Euro lead and had smaller engines instead of 5-7 litres driving at 55 mph??

Re: [MBZ] Indy in Greenville, SC?

2006-07-06 Thread LT Don
RUN AWAY. Don BJU '74 On 7/5/06, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anybody know an indy in Grnville, SC, to RR 92 E420 wiring harness? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Loren Faeth
Spoken like a true Libertarian. Jeff, are you sure you can prove you are a Canuck? At 08:41 PM 7/5/2006, you wrote: imagine the US without lobbyists??? hmmm..honestly, what benefit to the American PEOPLE is there from those parasites? UGH! Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] [Bulk] Re: OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Bill Gallagher
Forbidden to sell the E in Massachusetts ..should pass if sulfur is low enough says MB locally dealer Bill 1981 300 TD Marshall Booth wrote: George Larribeau wrote: Label on fuel station pump, low sulphur diesel 500 PPM illegal for use in 2007 motor vehicles. I thought this was

[MBZ] First Benz, was- 1972 250/8 on ebay item # 180004026029

2006-07-06 Thread OK Don
Mine was a '70 220D - same /8 chassis. I also loved that steering wheel, and the 4 on the column. The Kangols were a marvel of simplicity. On 7/5/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i started my mercedes career with a 250 as well. always will love that 50s style steering wheel and the

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-06 Thread OK Don
As did my 220D, and the NA 300D, and the NA 450SLC - On 7/5/06, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall wrote: Most of the naturally aspirated ones DON'T. fortunately, the W123 240D is one model that does - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
I always thought that libertarians were the right wing nutsos that believe in NO government? I, like many Canadians, support our gov't and are AGAINST a recent tax reduction of the federal sales tax! We like our services and are willing to pay for them. The US should also get rid of the

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
I think it will be the truckers that suffer the most here. Unfortunately for them, their industry is REALLY dragging its feet on more modern engines. I think that Volvo and Freightliner, or any other Euro centric manufacturer will be stronger than the US based ones. Maybe this will get us

Re: [MBZ] 30?

2006-07-06 Thread Bob Rentfro
Very observant, Herr Doktor. I hope it's not how long the engine will last... Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 11:46 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 30? Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
NO. The trucks will need the ULSD also. The changes are being imposed across the board on diesel engines EXCEPT for train and large boat engines. The joke at work is Come 2007, the air leaving the tail pipe will be cleaner than the air going in. I'll have trucks with this technology within

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
I forgot to say, all the truckers will need to do is add a lubricant to the fuel. Hrm, maybe BioDiesel? :D On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:54:27 -0500, Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NO. The trucks will need the ULSD also. The changes are being imposed across the board on diesel engines

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread John Ervine
Luther Gulseth wrote: I forgot to say, all the truckers will need to do is add a lubricant to the fuel. Hrm, maybe BioDiesel? :D It was my understanding that the lubricity of ULSD is actually better than standard LSD due to a new set of fuel additives. Is this completely off-base? --

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread OK Don
So, how often do you replace those trucks? When are they worn out, or not worth maintaining? I'll have trucks with this technology within the next few months. They are spec'ing out the package for our 2007 model trucks due for purchase in Sep/Oct. International chassis with a Cummins

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
Yes. On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:56:51 -0500, John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: I forgot to say, all the truckers will need to do is add a lubricant to the fuel. Hrm, maybe BioDiesel? :D It was my understanding that the lubricity of ULSD is actually better than

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
Jeff Zedic wrote: I think it will be the truckers that suffer the most here. Unfortunately for them, their industry is REALLY dragging its feet on more modern engines. I think that Volvo and Freightliner, or any other Euro centric manufacturer will be stronger than the US based ones. Maybe

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
shortly after the warranty runs out. We rarely let them run past 500kmi before we trade them. Keeps our maintenance cost down. On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:11:08 -0500, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, how often do you replace those trucks? When are they worn out, or not worth maintaining?

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Loren Faeth
ULSD can have as good as or better lubricity compared to #2 Diesel, particularly if it is a Biodiesel blend. See: http://www.iasoybeans.com/checkoff/biodiesel/iawkshop.pdf Slide 15 B2 has up to 66% more lubricity than #2 Diesel At 09:56 PM 7/5/2006, you wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: As did my 220D, and the NA 300D, and the NA 450SLC - A quick dirty count suggests that my statement about MOST NA diesels not having an oil cooler was WRONG. I forgot that my '70s W115 240 diesels had oil coolers. The 190D non-turbos (and cars using OM601/602 non turbo

Re: [MBZ] Need advice on buying AC pump gauge set

2006-07-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:33:23 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow! good tip. I use one of the HF air/vacuum boxes with an old soda fire extinguisher to pull the oil out of the crankcase, but it never occurred to me to use it to pull a vacuum for refr. At 03:03 PM 7/5/2006, you

Re: [MBZ] First Benz, was- 1972 250/8 on ebay item # 180004026029

2006-07-06 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:26:04 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was a '70 220D - same /8 chassis. I also loved that steering wheel, and the 4 on the column. The Kangols were a marvel of simplicity. I had a '72 220D/8. What are Kangols? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-06 Thread Loren Faeth
It was a correct statement if qualified to pre /8 models (ponton and 110) and 201 and 124 non-turbo Diesels. None of those had oil coolers, by my count. It looks like all 115, 123 and 126 Diesels had oil coolers, along with turbo 201 and 124 models. (at least US models) I am not sure about

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
Loren Faeth wrote: It was a correct statement if qualified to pre /8 models (ponton and 110) and 201 and 124 non-turbo Diesels. None of those had oil coolers, by my count. It looks like all 115, 123 and 126 Diesels had oil coolers, along with turbo 201 and 124 models. (at least US models)

Re: [MBZ] Got any spare rear shock units for 300TD?

2006-07-06 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Marshall wrote: Tom Hargrave wrote: Richard, His may actually have shocks, not the self leveling suspension. I don't know if MB sold wagons everywhere with the suspension they sold in the states. Euan, If you do have conventional gas shocks then they are

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Fmiser
At some time fairly close to Wed, 5 Jul 2006 20:52:55 -0400, rumor has it that LarryT wrote: so the truckers will have to have completely seperate diesel fuel pumps? No, _we_ little guys get the truck fuel. Because I suspect the expense to switch the trucking system over will be

Re: [MBZ] browsers - was 123 A/C info

2006-07-06 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Marshall wrote: Zeitgeist wrote: Wow, thanks! When I attempted to access those myself, I just got an error message. Has the site been mirrored somewhere else, possibly different than my bookmarked link? I have had problems linking to some of the sites. In the case of

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
So why were they crying so much?? It seems to me that they cry a lot but always manage to make it workand then 2 years late they've advance again. If left to their own devices (lobbyists again) nothing happens for years (decades) WTF??? What's wrong with these people?? Jeff Zedic

Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124

2006-07-06 Thread Zeitgeist
Oh btw, I installed an Audiovox AA-925, which I picked up at AutoZone for ~$50. I connected four wires total, all of which were locallized under the passenger side rear seat. On 7/5/06, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a quick note of thanks to Mr Cathey and Mr Stanley for their

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Fmiser
rumor has it that Jeff wrote: I think it will be the truckers that suffer the most here. Unfortunately for them, their industry is REALLY dragging its feet on more modern engines. I think that Volvo and Freightliner, or any other Euro centric manufacturer will be stronger than the US based

Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
Does your local AZ have any more of that model? I can't find it. Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
You can blame my former employer for JIT inventory management. Toyota Motor Corporation. Consumers are idiots! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread John Ervine
Luther Gulseth wrote: Yes. You want to expand on that a little then, perhaps? -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi

Re: [MBZ] 30?

2006-07-06 Thread Dave Wakin
So...I changed the oil today and, as I was laying on the driveway resting while the oil drained out, I noticed for the first time a big 30 stamped on the left side of my engine. What the heck is that? How old the engine will be next year! Those German engineers - they think of everything.

Re: [MBZ] First Benz, was- 1972 250/8 on ebay item # 180004026029

2006-07-06 Thread OK Don
The seat belts - On 7/5/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 5 Jul 2006 21:26:04 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was a '70 220D - same /8 chassis. I also loved that steering wheel, and the 4 on the column. The Kangols were a marvel of simplicity. I had a '72

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-06 Thread OK Don
It's rare that we have that opportunity! On 7/5/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's how my count FINALLY ended. Glad you guys were on the ball and kept me in line! Marshall -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread P. D. Ferguson
Maybe this will get us back to having freight delivered long distances like it should beby RAIL! Vastly more efficient but I understand that the problem in the past was the idiots running the railways tried to be smart guys and ruined the game for everyone. And a good

[MBZ] I Gotta Go........again

2006-07-06 Thread John Berryman
As always, it's been real and it's been good. Duty calls and the best I can tell, I will be working somewhere in Pa. I'm heading to Wilkes Barre today to get a briefing on the disaster and my deployment orders. No time for fun and games so once again I must unsubscribe from these forums

Re: [MBZ] Hmmm, missing oil.

2006-07-06 Thread ned kleinhenz
The '95 124 with NA 606 engine has an oil cooler. Or maybe it's an oil warmer. It consists of a heat exchanger inside the oil pan that cools the oil against engine coolant. Ned Kleinhenz '95 E300D x2 '85 300D '80 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Mike Canfield
Jeff, Even if they had ASKED for the advice it would take 20 years of red tape and 14 different policy amendments in order to take advice from a Canadian citizen. Mike - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124

2006-07-06 Thread Zeitgeist
Hmmm, come to think of it, I may have picked up the last one at that particular AZ, but I know I've seen that model around. Here's a link to the Audiovox page for this model, which has a dealer locator and the installation manual. http://makeashorterlink.com/?S1B724F5D Now that I don't need to

Re: [MBZ] Added remote doorlocks to the S124

2006-07-06 Thread Gary Thompson
I found a Crimestopper unit (don't remember the exact model) on Ebay for about $30 that included the relays in one small package. Very easy install as well. Very similar to this, though it looks like prices have gone up a little...

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
Damn I can be pretty vague when it's late and I'm tired I believe it is completely off base. ULSD in it's native state will have less lubricity (due to the stripping of the sulfur) and require that the company selling or distributing add lubrication to the fuel. The fuel may have better

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Mike Canfield
That's OK...It's CONVENIENT that way...(Note the sarcasm) Mike - Original Message - From: P. D. Ferguson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 8:27 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur .. Maybe this will get

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Curt Raymond
The people who run the auto industry and particularly the American auto industry are morons. Left to their own devices we'd still be driving planned obsolescence '70s clunkers, the ones that were intended to wear out in a couple years. There'd be no seatbelts, safety glass, collapsable steering

[MBZ] Mystery oil and oil coolers.

2006-07-06 Thread Curt Raymond
So yesterday I took a look at the car because I'd found more oil on the hood. Theres definately no oil cooler, I looked all around anywhere there was nothing even like an oil cooler. I also couldn't find any engine oil leak, the oil filter housing is dry and relatively clean. The engine oil is

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
In the brief research I have done on this, I have seen people state that the pipeline folks won't allow adding lubrication to the fuel until after it leaves the pipeline. They fear it will contaminate their Jet fuel. SOOO, it's up to the folks that get it after the pipeline. Do I believe

Re: [MBZ] Mystery oil and oil coolers.

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: So yesterday I took a look at the car because I'd found more oil on the hood. Theres definately no oil cooler, I looked all around anywhere there was nothing even like an oil cooler. I also couldn't find any engine oil leak, the oil filter housing is dry and relatively

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread George Larribeau
Because I suspect the expense to switch the trucking system over will be prohibitively expensive and they'll be outside the 500ppm requirements - correct? As I understand it it is all goung to ULSD 15PPM It was driven by the big truck market. Trains, ships, airplanes, and tractors are

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread John Ervine
Luther Gulseth wrote: In the brief research I have done on this, I have seen people state that the pipeline folks won't allow adding lubrication to the fuel until after it leaves the pipeline. They fear it will contaminate their Jet fuel. SOOO, it's up to the folks that get it after the

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread dave walton
Good article. Interesting note - back when I worked in the industry, the terminal was allotted a 500 gallon per day allowance per tank for fuel losses due to evaporation. -Dave Walton On 7/6/06, John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: In the brief research I have done

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
Mike wrote: Jeff, Even if they had ASKED for the advice it would take 20 years of red tape and 14 different policy amendments in order to take advice from a Canadian citizen. Mike Not just a Cancukian...anyoneEurope, the UN..God..it's known as hubris and there's an

Re: [MBZ] Need advice on buying AC pump gauge set

2006-07-06 Thread J.B. Hebert
My $9 HF pump outperforms the 1.5CFM Robinair unit at the local shop for both CFM and inches of Mercury, so I've never had any problems with it. J.B. At 11:50 PM 7/5/2006, you wrote: On Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:33:23 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow! good tip. I use one of the

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Mike Canfield
I'm here and I have to agree.We are governed here by money and idiots. Posed a ? to a friend the other day.Is Capitalism in the USA becoming a religion? The worship of money??? Mike - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: The people who run the auto industry and particularly the American auto industry are morons. Left to their own devices we'd still be driving planned obsolescence '70s clunkers, the ones that were intended to wear out in a couple years. There'd be no seatbelts, safety

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Of course, any additives, either added by the distributor, or available on the shelf will have to be 15ppm to be used in the new vehicles or they will trash the new emissions systems. What gets me is there is a big push to retrofit bus fleets etc with new emissions kits to run the new fuel,

Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions

2006-07-06 Thread R A Bennell
Should also help to flush the heater core. Randy B -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 6:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Citric acid flush questions To add one small nugget to

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread dave walton
I suspect the additives will be sulphur free - at least the good ones. I struggled for 10 years dealing with the Ohio Department of Taxation and the EPA. I can't tell you how many times they cancelled requirements after a 2-3 year phase in period, or instituted new regulations that took effect

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Curt Raymond
This is the same government that bitches about giving any money whatsoever to Amtrak but will pile all kinds of cash into the bridge to nowhere and other highway projects encouraging our dependance on oil... Continues to make no sense. -Curt Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2006 07:27:59 -0500

[MBZ] 1979 240D no speedo, odo or trip

2006-07-06 Thread Kevin J. Slater
The 1979 240D we rescued from south Va has a problem with the speedometer, odometer and trip odometer. Basically, they were working when we first drove the car in late April but they didn't work when we brought it back in early June. My son just popped the cluster out and disconnected the cable

[MBZ] Fw: Indy in Greenville, SC

2006-07-06 Thread wilton strickland
- Original Message - From: wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 10:06 AM Subject: Indy in Greenville, SC Friend's son needs indy in Grnville, SC. Wilton

[MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread John Ingram
I am trying to fix a fuel system leak and would like to try teflon tape. Will diesel fuel dissolve teflon tape? Thanks, John Ingram 83 240D

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Mike Canfield
I think the biggest point of the matter is...WHY DOES THE USA HAVE TO COME UP WITH SOMETHING NEW RATHER THAN USING THE STANDARDS ALREADY IN EFFECT IN THE REST OF THE WORLD? Why must we always do things OUR way? Maybe its just vanity or just plain stubborn but it makes no sense at all to me.

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Mike Canfield
I don't think diesel will bother the tape but what kind of a fuel line or fitting requires the threads to do the sealing? Usually there is a seat or a gasket of some sort right? Mike - Original Message - From: John Ingram [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: New MBZ List Mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Levi Smith
Hmm... I remember using some on some of my connections. Perhaps they weren't thread sealing, but it seems like there were two different types... I might have used it on the fittings on the greasecar solenoids or maybe the fittings into the lift pump... Anyway, I used it there and I *think* it's

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Dave Wakin
I am pretty sure you don't want to use Teflon tape if it is near a heat source. Dave W - Original Message - From: John Ingram [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: New MBZ List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 06, 2006 1:36 PM Subject: [MBZ] Teflon Tape I am trying to fix a fuel system

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
Rich, I'm sure that was an attempt at sarcasm. At least the spelling was good. If you check any of the QUALITY of life indexes you'll find Canada MUCH higher up than the US. In fact the Scandanavian countries have the highest quality of life followed by Japan and then Canada. (We used to be

Re: [MBZ] OM60X low-oil circuit board

2006-07-06 Thread John W. Reames III
On Wed, 28 Jun 2006, Craig McCluskey wrote: I really liked the 7900 series modular scopes. We had a 7904 back at UT Austin that was very helpful with the kinds of signals we needed to see. The image intensifying CRT enabled me to see 10 Hz signals (from our YAG laser) at 5 ns/division with the

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
John Ingram wrote: I am trying to fix a fuel system leak and would like to try teflon tape. Will diesel fuel dissolve teflon tape? There is NO location in the fuel system of a Mercedes diesel where Teflon tape is appropriate! If you have a leak you need to replace the parts that are

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Tom Hargrave
Marshall, Although I fundamentally agree with you, I'd also argue that newer better technology has its place in older Mercedes. If this were not true then why would we be sold on Mobil-1 oil? For that matter, you can't even purchase the grades of tires, brakes, fuel oil that were being sold in

[MBZ] cylinder replacement

2006-07-06 Thread jgiels
I know I have seen this many times. Though I connot seem to find the saved emails. I have a 1980 300D and need to remove the ignition lock to replace it. I read that you turn the key to position 1 (is the small hole what I line up with the mark?) I used a small screw driver and pushed though

Re: [MBZ] cylinder replacement

2006-07-06 Thread Neal Kramarcy
To remove the tumbler move the key to about 2 o'clock position. A thick paper clip will free the lock to allow you to unscrew the tumbler. I learned that my tumbler was not the problem; the lock was faulty. Neal 1981 300CD Tom Hargrave wrote: Rusty Cullins. Thanks, Tom Hargrave

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Rich Thomas
I see the TV car show guys (some of them even very smart progressive Canadians who adhere to international conventions) who use teflon tape on fittings for fuel and nitrous and whatever other evil fluids they use. It is fairly heat and chemical resistant. The only concern is that you make

Re: [MBZ] cylinder replacement

2006-07-06 Thread jgiels
So I push down on the paper clip and then unscrew the tumbler? Sorry but the tumbler is the part that the key goes into right?.. Douglas 198 300D To remove the tumbler move the key to about 2 o'clock position. A thick paper clip will free the lock to allow you to unscrew the tumbler. I

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Rich Thomas
No, not an attempt at sarcasm. If we can't annex ourselves can we send some of our guest workers up your way? Here in Texas there are about 3 million who would most likely enjoy a higher quality of life than what they can find in this low QoL place. Tell me when the buses are leaving, give

Re: [MBZ] cylinder replacement

2006-07-06 Thread Neal Kramarcy
That's right. The paper clip wire will unlock the tumbler and permit you to unscrew it. The plastic trim ring can be removed, and may come loose when you turn the tumbler. You may find the tumbler ( the black metal + key) a bit snug to turn so careful turn with a wrench might be needed to

Re: [MBZ] cylinder replacement

2006-07-06 Thread Marshall Booth
jgiels wrote: I know I have seen this many times. Though I connot seem to find the saved emails. I have a 1980 300D and need to remove the ignition lock to replace it. I read that you turn the key to position 1 (is the small hole what I line up with the mark?) I used a small screw driver and

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread LarryT
Jeff Wrote:What a sad industry... imagine the US without lobbyists??? hmmm..honestly, what benefit to the American PEOPLE is there from those parasites Hey! This sounds like the perfect opportunity to form a PAC and push for these reforms! ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Because that would make far too much sense. Have you ever known that collective waste of brain tissue in washington to do anything that remotely makes sense to anything other than their own bank accounts? Personally, I can't wait for the EU to get their act together enough to where the US

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
If we form a PAC can we get a slush fund?? I want to help buy weapons for an ethnic minority and help them overthrow a majority because that's how grandad did it! And then I want to go to ridiculously over-priced restaurants on K street, I think, and impress our friends. (soon to be enemies

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread David Brodbeck
Fmiser wrote: I'm pretty sure that the 5 main truck engine makers (Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit, Mercedes, Mack, Volvo [yes, that's 6. But I'm remembering an article in a truck trade magazine a while back mentioning 5 - but I don't know who they left out...]) have engines that meet the

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread David Brodbeck
Marshall Booth wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: The people who run the auto industry and particularly the American auto industry are morons. Left to their own devices we'd still be driving planned obsolescence '70s clunkers, the ones that were intended to wear out in a couple years. There'd

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
And doesn't Ford own Volvo? Or is it only the car side? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread David Brodbeck
Jeff Zedic wrote: I always thought that libertarians were the right wing nutsos that believe in NO government? Those are anarchists. Libertarians believe in very limited government -- they think that government should butt out of most social and economic issues. At least that's the

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread David Brodbeck
Jeff Zedic wrote: And doesn't Ford own Volvo? Or is it only the car side? My understanding is that Ford owns Volvo's car side, but the truck side is still controlled by the Swedish Volvo group. So Ford owns Volvo, and Volvo owns Mack, but Ford does not own Mack. Confused yet? ;) White is

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
Thanks...I've never really understood who they are.strange bunch... Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Far less the government than our free market system where the manufacturers can drag their feet forever on the claim that it will either be too expensive or won't work (all evidence to the contrary excluded, of course). Money talks Peter

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
I always thought the purpose of using NPT was that it sealed itself...are the automotive connections NOT using NPT? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread mykd1
I wouldn't recommend using teflon tape on any part of the fuel system. Just one little piece gets into the system could clog your injectors. Simple rule of thumb and safety when it concerns your fuel system, if it leaks replace the damaged part, fuel lines are made in such a way that they have

Re: [MBZ] Mystery oil and oil coolers.

2006-07-06 Thread Peter Frederick
The oil cooler is under the bumper, left side, if you have one (there will be hoses from the oil filter housing to the front). Caps are available from Rusty, Mercedesshop, or the dealer. Peter

Re: [MBZ] 1979 240D no speedo, odo or trip

2006-07-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace cable and housing, check the gear on the end. If the cable broke in the housing, a new cable only will probably do the same shortly. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Teflon Tape

2006-07-06 Thread Peter Frederick
Probably not, but teflon tape will also probably not fix the leak. Leaking fittings require replacement, they are never tapered pipe fittings. Peter

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