[MBZ] Oil Filter Cover Post question -

2007-02-05 Thread LarryT
Howdy - I changed the oil today and I checked the post that goes down the center of the oil filter. I checked the hole in the end and the hole near the top of the post - both seemed clear but there was a blockage about 2 up from the bottom. It seemed to be very solid. I tried to push it

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover Post question -

2007-02-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Likely this is the bleed back into the oil pan from the bypass filter. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover Post question -

2007-02-05 Thread LarryT
Hmmm.so, should I force the obstruction out? Or is it ok with the tube partially obstructed? Maybe it's designed like that? Thx -- Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS!

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb or anyone, a shipping question

2007-02-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Just slap a label on it, I use fedex, not sure if ups will take it without a box. Harry Watkins wrote: IIRC, in a thread about shipping parts, Kaleb said he shipped with just a tag, no boxing. Was that correct and was it UPS? I know I got a Ford gas tank with only enough cardboard for

Re: [MBZ] Another test at Netzero's request 020207

2007-02-05 Thread Gary Hurst
gmail is the only email i've ever had that actually works why anyone would mess with netzero email is beyond human comprehension. the only thing crazier would be trying to make mbz.org mail work. On 2/2/07, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Glenn, just use the GMail account I sent you and get

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover Post question -

2007-02-05 Thread Marshall Booth
LarryT wrote: Howdy - I changed the oil today and I checked the post that goes down the center of the oil filter. I checked the hole in the end and the hole near the top of the post - both seemed clear but there was a blockage about 2 up from the bottom. It seemed to be very solid. I

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover Post question -

2007-02-05 Thread Marshall Booth
LarryT wrote: Hmmm.so, should I force the obstruction out? Or is it ok with the tube partially obstructed? Maybe it's designed like that? Did you read page 6 of section 18-002 on the CD? Marshall -- Marshall Booth Ph.D. Ass't Prof. (ret.) Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine [EMAIL

[MBZ] OT: Series on Global Warming

2007-02-05 Thread Craig McCluskey
There is a 10 part series on the subject, Some scientists deny global warming exists that starts at http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/story.html?id=156df7e6-d490-41c9-8b1f-106fef8763c6k=0 Craig

Re: [MBZ] Will not start

2007-02-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
If a diesel starts poorly and dies regardless of the cold - with valve adjustment in the last 10 k miles - that would seem to indicate one or two bad glow plusgs, correct? Andrew 300TD 1983 On 2/4/07, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: What effect will the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Series on Global Warming

2007-02-05 Thread Rory
It appears that perhaps the sky isn't falling... http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110009625 On 2/4/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a 10 part series on the subject, Some scientists deny global warming exists that starts at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Series on Global Warming

2007-02-05 Thread David Brodbeck
It was revealed recently that American Enterprise Institute offered $10,000 of Exxon-Mobil's money to any scientist who would write a paper critical of the U.N. report, back in July. I wonder how many of the people saying global warming doesn't exist have been well payed to come to that

Re: [MBZ] Oil Filter Cover Post question -

2007-02-05 Thread LarryT
Thanks 18-002 explains it perfectly - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test

[MBZ] OT - Global Warming rebuttal

2007-02-05 Thread LarryT
The following is a editorial written a few weeks ago - And, now I hear AlGore's movie has been nominated for an Academy Award - I didnt realize they had a catagory for Best Propaganda film by a former VP. Anyway - read this for some surprising alternative explanations -- Algore and Kyoto

Re: [MBZ] OT: German Shepherds was battery recharge and driving with the lights on

2007-02-05 Thread Christopher McCann
Sammy (who I thought I was going to name Heinrich, but he's already used to Sammy and it suits his laid back temperment)...we picked him up in Tulsa this weekend. Great dog, but gets car sick...at least for now. Wagons are definitely better for dogs! Looks like Steffen-Haus has some

[MBZ] Trailer Hitch

2007-02-05 Thread TimothyPilgrim
What are the prospects of finding a trailer hitch for a 1984 300TD? Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic

Re: [MBZ] Will not start

2007-02-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
Unfortunately, other than the ability to replace fuses and bulbs, I am a complete electrical dummy. I can replace glow plugs, but not test them, alas. I may plug in the block heater to see what effect that has on its ability to start w/o stalling. I On 2/5/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] Anyone parting a W126 SE C?

2007-02-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
My friend needs to replace the locking center console box with sliding burlwood tambor lid in his 1989 560 SE C. Anyone have one of these? Kaleb??

Re: [MBZ] Will not start

2007-02-05 Thread LT Don
Andrew: The best way to test the glow plug is to preglow and then touch the end of the glow plug with your finger. If you scream then it is probably working. If you don't scream, the plug isn't working. The tongue is an even better indicator if you are really flexible. On 2/5/07, andrew

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Hitch

2007-02-05 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Feb 05, 2007 at 09:27:58AM -0500, TimothyPilgrim wrote: What are the prospects of finding a trailer hitch for a 1984 300TD? Better if you give up now and look for one for your TE instead. K

Re: [MBZ] OT - Global Warming rebuttal

2007-02-05 Thread John Freer
Well now, that sure is good news. Time to get a V12 W140 and not worry about oil reserves and all that nonsense since we can build new refineries all over the country. And I can't wait for the coal burning utility plants to make a comeback. Let's geter done! On 2/5/07, LarryT [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

2007-02-05 Thread ts
I drove away once with the block heater, lube heater and battery heater all plugged in Snap!!! Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block

Re: [MBZ] Will not start

2007-02-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
Very funny. Reminds me of the old gorilla joke. A guy is making faces at a gorilla through the bars of the zoo cage. He sticks out his tongue and gets no response from gorilla. Then he bares his teeth at the gorilla. Again, no response. Then the guy pokes his left index finger in his ear.

Re: [MBZ] Luckiest man in the world!

2007-02-05 Thread Curt Raymond
Could be, amazing thing is that I had the trans flushed more than a year ago when I towed my 190D back from NJ. So 8 quarts of ATF later and the truck is just fine. I drove it around yesterday and got the trans good and warm. Seems like it maybe shifts a little smoother than before even.

Re: [MBZ] Will not start

2007-02-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Curt - I think that its pretty unlikely that loosening the filler cap at the tank would have any effect on starting, as there is so much fuel in the filter, pre-filter, IP, and injector lines - all of which would have to be used before any new fuel from the tank would get to the injectors. I

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

2007-02-05 Thread Levi Smith
We are of similar age I imagine, I'm 30. I don't see that many plugs around here, but I have seen plugs hanging out. But I KNOW how full of crud it would get around here. I suppose the answer would be to just get some sort of cover for it... Levi On 2/5/07, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

2007-02-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Levi - any decent electrical supply store should be able to sell you a cover for the plug. Usually, they are made of rubber (or similar stuff), and tied to the cord. Basically a receptacle without any metal parts and enclosed, it fits the prongs on the plug and keeps them clean and fairly

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

2007-02-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
The block heater cord on the 1985 300CD is secured to the aux. fan with a plastic tie clamp so high up that the plug barely sticks out from under the grill. I need to open the hood to be able to grasp the plug in order to plug/unplug the heater. I am thinking of cutting the clamp to allow the

Re: [MBZ] Block heaters

2007-02-05 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The block heater cord on the 1985 300CD is secured to the aux. fan with a plastic tie clamp so high up that the plug barely sticks out from under the grill. I need to open the hood to be able to grasp the plug in order to plug/unplug the heater. I

[MBZ] Brake Theories

2007-02-05 Thread Frederick Moir
Hi, All. It's too cold and windy to go out and check my brakes on the 190DT, so I'll ask dumb questions in the warm. Whilst driving yesterday I heard a right rear brake scrape when nearly stopped. Looked thru the wheel, nothing. The brakes were done about 2 months ago, by me, new disks and pads

[MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-05 Thread Harry Watkins
Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind, I'll share the steps I took. Keep in mind that this is an 85 300TD and I've no experience with other models. I have the paper manual and read the procedure before hand, however, more than one model was covered and I

Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville

2007-02-05 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Hard Top Is it removable without a hacksaw??? DWS Billr wrote: FYI - Didn't give the mileage. Any interest I could look at it and take pictures, but call him first. My nephew is a local mechanic who is familiar with MB's and works on my 300SD. He could do a once over on it if there is

[MBZ] RPM, alternator, battery charging

2007-02-05 Thread Christopher McCann
What is the relation of these three? Is it linear, non-linear? Is there a point (RPMs) over which you don't gain any more charging? I THINK if it were a generator, then the faster it goes, the more juice you get, but it's an alternator and I just don't know how these factors interplay

Re: [MBZ] Block heater cord

2007-02-05 Thread RELNGSON
Back in my 300D days, my heater cord came out behind the bumper and I stored it inside same. Didn't fall out and since it had a plug cover, if it had dirt would not be a factor. And if it got dirty I'd clean it. Sakes alive! RLE

Re: [MBZ] RPM, alternator, battery charging

2007-02-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Chris - yes, the curve isn't linear. And the limitation is field magnetic strength, current capacity of the windings, connections, and controls, and mechanical rpm limits where things begin to fly apart. But generators and alternators both generate power from a coil of wire rotating through a

Re: [MBZ] RPM, alternator, battery charging

2007-02-05 Thread Christopher McCann
So in an 85 300SD and 82 300D...where abouts do you think/guess that RPM point is past where you don't get any more charging power? Thanks, Chris Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris - yes, the curve isn't linear. And the limitation is field magnetic strength, current

Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville

2007-02-05 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
Werner, I stick with the hacksaw.. DWS Werner Fehlauer wrote: Yes, Darrell - and then they will need a soft top to cover up the gaping hole when it rains. (but then again, it's in Florida, where they have enough weather phenomena that perhaps it did have a removable hard top??)

Re: [MBZ] COLD!

2007-02-05 Thread Billr
Want me to send you an ice cube come July to remind you? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of R A Bennell Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 4:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] COLD! I am glad I don't try to run my old

Re: [MBZ] Brake Theories

2007-02-05 Thread LarryT
Hi Fred, Well, we need more explanation than brake scrape -- was it brake pad squeal? or metal to metal? If the brake pads are squealing, there's a paste available at FLAPS that may work.If metal to metal - then the caliper piston has stuck and the other pad has worn down in 2 months -

Re: [MBZ] Will not start

2007-02-05 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: Actually... My 190D has been starting harder than I like. Its been cold so I attributed it to that and bought some Power Service. Zero difference... It got so I'd have to hold onto the go pedal and it'd catch but if I let off the pedal within 30 seconds it'd die. This

Re: [MBZ] Brake Theories

2007-02-05 Thread Marshall Booth
Frederick Moir wrote: Hi, All. It's too cold and windy to go out and check my brakes on the 190DT, so I'll ask dumb questions in the warm. Whilst driving yesterday I heard a right rear brake scrape when nearly stopped. Looked thru the wheel, nothing. The brakes were done about 2 months ago, by

Re: [MBZ] Drive shaft removal steps, 85 300TD

2007-02-05 Thread Harry Watkins
Send again On 2/5/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to Peter and others, the job was made easy. While its fresh on my mind, I'll share the steps I took. Keep in mind that this is an 85 300TD and I've no experience with other models. I have the paper manual and read the

Re: [MBZ] Will not start

2007-02-05 Thread Marshall Booth
andrew strasfogel wrote: If a diesel starts poorly and dies regardless of the cold - with valve adjustment in the last 10 k miles - that would seem to indicate one or two bad glow plusgs, correct? If the glow plug dash light comes on when you first turn on the key then at least 4 and usually

Re: [MBZ] Luckiest man in the world!

2007-02-05 Thread David Brodbeck
Werner Fehlauer wrote: Sounds like another good reason NOT to give extra $$ to a shop to flush a transmission. Other than a good profit maker for the shop, a flushing process can do more harm than good, since it can bypasses the built-in filter system, and puts a fluid of unknown quality

Re: [MBZ] COLD!

2007-02-05 Thread R A Bennell
Ah, I think, come summer, I will just sit in my screened porch and drink a frosty one and reflect back in that manner. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Billr Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:45 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'

Re: [MBZ] OT: Series on Global Warming

2007-02-05 Thread Loren Faeth
I'd sure like to have the globe, or even a few smaller objects warmed about now. I've had enough below zero for a winter already. Bring on the warming! At 12:24 AM 2/5/2007, you wrote: It appears that perhaps the sky isn't falling...

Re: [MBZ] OT - Global Warming rebuttal

2007-02-05 Thread Peter Frederick
Gee, that must explain why sattelite photographs show some much less ice around both poles, eh? As I remember, the warming of the planet has not been in dispute by reputable scientists for going on 30 years now -- there are a few who insist that temperatures at 50,000 ft aren't going up much,

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Hitch

2007-02-05 Thread Ralph W
Tim, I have a light duty hitch hitch for sale. It was on my wagon which I am parting out. I can send pictures if you are interested. It mounted to the bumper and the body. Tongue weight was rated at 150lbs with a max pulling capacity of roughly 1500lbs. Ralph W. '83 300CD '82 300TD (2

Re: [MBZ] RPM, alternator, battery charging

2007-02-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
Probably between 1600 - 2000 rpm - typically, alternators are running twice (+/-) crankshaft rpm, so that would be 3200-4000 alternator rpm. Engineers have to step up the speed so that you get enough output so as not to run off the battery at idle, with minimal electrical loads, and yet keep

Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville

2007-02-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
DWS - a fireman's chop saw would be quicker, but not as neat! Werner - Original Message - From: Darrell W. Sigmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville Werner, I

Re: [MBZ] Flushing transmissions (was Luckiest man in the world!)

2007-02-05 Thread Werner Fehlauer
David - another good reason to drive a Benz! Actually, I would be concerned with what the shop was using to flush the transmission system - if it was virgin fluid of the same type that is required for operation, fine - but if they are using something like a solvent or el cheapo oil, perhaps

Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville

2007-02-05 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm surprised you guys don't know what hardtop means? that is old guy speak for lacking a b pillar. to explain further: you notice when you roll down all the windows in your 300D, it is not all air, but there is pillar right in the middle of your view that if you thought about you'd wish would

Re: [MBZ] RPM, alternator, battery charging

2007-02-05 Thread Peter Frederick
You won't get much power at less that 1000 rpm, in fact it won't usually charge much at less than 1500 rpm (engine, the alternator is going faster). Max output by 2500 or so, limited by the regulator. Peter