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
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 wo
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 n
DWS - a fireman's chop saw would be quicker, but not as neat!
Werner
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From: "Darrell W. Sigmon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '81 300 CD in Jacksonville
Werner, I stick with the hack
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 to
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 par
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,
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...
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=11
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
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Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:45 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject
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 qu
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 5
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 proced
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
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 morni
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 - w
Want me to send you an ice cube come July to remind you?
BillR
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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 diese
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??)
W
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 c
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
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
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
Th
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
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 go
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
"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 hea
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
co
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 dry.
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]> wr
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 w
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.
Maybe
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. G
I drove away once with the block heater, lube heater and battery heater all
plugged in Snap!!!
Regards Tom
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From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Block heaters
When I
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 PROTECTED
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
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 strasfog
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??
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]>
What are the prospects of finding a trailer hitch for a 1984 300TD?
Tim
1982 300TD
1991 300TE 4Matic
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 real
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 l
Thanks 18-002 explains it perfectly -
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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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 conclusion
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
http://www.canada.co
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 cond
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-106fef8763c6&k=0
Craig
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
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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 t
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
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 addres
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! you
Likely this is the bleed back into the oil pan from the bypass filter.
Peter
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
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