Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review

2007-07-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Nicely encapsulated, Alex. Even NEW VW diesels are suffering from the craze. Such a disprepancy between the price of the gasser and the diesel. We took a hit buying our high mileage 190D at 4300 bucks. Your mention of a diesel accord struck me. Love it. I tell you, we are in diesel territory

[MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
I have gotten to really like this show on Discovery channel. Now that this channel is included in my limited basic cable package. They just were testing fuel mileage myths. They tested several wacky contraptions they found - mostly on the net - that were supposed to improve MPG. I think only one

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Also: Kaleb: just a note to let you know that somehow I seem to have been removed from the biodiesel list. What should I do to rectify this? Brian On 7/11/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have gotten to really like this show on Discovery channel. Now that this channel is included in

Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to generator

2007-07-12 Thread Peter Merle
South Africa, Europe, Africa, and Australia run on 50hz Not sure about China and Russa PEter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11 July 2007 15:27 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to generator Peter, Where are

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Zoltan Finks
Oh how I want this auto. The only thing I don't like about it is the blue MB tex. Just don't like MB tex in blue. Funny how this older model has english readings, yet newer models have metric readings (temp and oil pressure). Brian On 7/11/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cool! And the colour

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Yes but are they really knowledable or just a couple of actors playing the part? It's one thing to read a script but quite another to know something about what goes on under the bonnet of a car. Sort of like when the nasty aliens actually invade earth, are Bruce Willis, Arnie, Mel Gibson and Co

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Yeah, be a bit freaky if you are used to celcius. - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D Funny how this older model has english readings, yet

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Hendrik Riessen
You no likey blue interior? How about his? More to your taste? WARNING---PURISTS DO NOT LOOK---WARNING--- MAY PAY TO COVER KEYBOARD WITH A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-300SEL_W0QQitemZ220129370993QQihZ012QQcategoryZ135586QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Be pretty cool dropping the

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Jeff Zedic
I think the best example of an expert that couldn't really do stuff is Bob Vila. I was often amazed at how much of a noob he was at home improvement stuff. Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review

2007-07-12 Thread Jeff Zedic
On 12/07/07, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok boys, 3 drivers, NO garage OR flat concrete to work on, 5 123's (3 D, CD, TD) , 300SDL, and the BioBeast. We used to DREAM of living in a corridor! Jeff Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Rich Thomas
YO! A donked Benz! --R Hendrik Riessen wrote: You no likey blue interior? How about his? More to your taste? WARNING---PURISTS DO NOT LOOK---WARNING--- MAY PAY TO COVER KEYBOARD WITH A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ

2007-07-12 Thread BillR
My darling wife thinks I should do that, though she doesn't want me to drive, so no MB with me. Will follow the thread and see how our lives go. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 291k -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wonko the Sane Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread John Robbins
Hendrik Riessen wrote: Yes but are they really knowledable or just a couple of actors playing the part? You can only be an expert at so many things... and they do build and design lots of stuff on their own. They also weren't actors in their work before Mythbusters...

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread John Robbins
Hendrik Riessen wrote: You no likey blue interior? How about his? More to your taste? WARNING---PURISTS DO NOT LOOK---WARNING--- MAY PAY TO COVER KEYBOARD WITH A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COVER http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-300SEL_W0QQitemZ220129370993QQihZ012QQcategoryZ135586QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Note that you could hook a double-U jointed driveshaft to the generator and engine, but you'd probably break keyways and other such things from the lack of torsional resiliency (something I learned when I designed and made our generator). If you're parting out a MBZ for your engine, you

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
Quite an artist but not my style. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Robbins Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 8:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread dave walton
I've been running 100% WVO in my 87SDL since April with no mods whatsoever to the car. There is a bit of hesitation when you accelerate until it gets warmed up. More so on cold mornings. -Dave Walton On 7/12/07, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have gotten to really like this show on

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Jim Cathey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/ eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160134919405 Oh how I want this auto. The only thing I don't like about it is the blue MB tex. Just don't like MB tex in blue. Nice car. But I can think of some 6500 reasons to like the Frankenheap better! WARNING---PURISTS DO

Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to generator

2007-07-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Luther wrote: If the engine is provided (MB), what are the best brands for gen head only? Say in the 15-25kw range? How about the 3-7kw range? There was an article in Homepower a few years ago about an old fellow who rewired old industrial electric motors for wind driven generators.

Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to generator

2007-07-12 Thread Jim Cathey
There was an article in Homepower a few years ago about an old fellow who rewired old industrial electric motors for wind driven generators. Beats paying Grainger prices for the two pole gen heads I found there. My surplus MD3 was $100, and is a double-ended synchronous machine at about 25kW

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ

2007-07-12 Thread Christopher McCann
Karl McCann is due August 24...outside of that, I'll be there, probably with Mary and Kate in tow. Will leave the Shepherds at home. :-) With 30,000 mile maintenance just done, I am dying for a road trip. Chris Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How many would be interested in coming

Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to generator

2007-07-12 Thread slozukimc
Thanks Peter. Mike South Africa, Europe, Africa, and Australia run on 50hz Not sure about China and Russa PEter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11 July 2007 15:27 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to

Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review

2007-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Man I'd like to find a diesel Quantum some day. I know where theres a diesel Dasher (which I think is basically the same car) but its been sitting for at least 10 years and the son of the lady who owns it totalled my parents cars a few years ago so we're not really on speaking terms. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread slozukimc
The ST heads are AWESOME! They can run for years without problem. Generally nothing more required than a set of brushes now and again and regular lubrication. Mike On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:39:02 -0700 (PDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want to get serious here ya go...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hauling calves in a Benz [was Re: Is this Curt and his new 190? Or is it Marshall?]

2007-07-12 Thread slozukimc
Very good story Craig!! I can relate to ALMOST every part of it at one time or another. Mike On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:50:23 -0600 Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20070711/46bf684c/attachment.jpg You may laugh,

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond
YOWZA! My wife would shoot me for spending that much money but that is beautiful! -Curt Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:16:31 -0500 From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Yeah but we are not talking about rebuilding a MB gearbox, just finding the fuel pipe. If you have a basic understanding of how a car gets it's fuel you should be able to work out which is the feed pipe and which is the return line. Anyway they seem like nice fellas, if they had the big ego

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Hendrik Riessen
So Maccas is now your fuel station as well:) I'll have a couple of big macs and 10 gallons of oil, thanks. - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 10:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond
They're the real deal, I've worked with Adam before. They were both well known in the industry before they were asked to do the show. -Curt Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:45:18 +0930 From: Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD To:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hauling calves in a Benz [was Re: Is this Curt and his new 190? Or is it Marshall?]

2007-07-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
I hauled 9 bags of mulch home in a Porsche 944. My neighbor stopped me - one of his comments was You might be a redneck if... Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hauling calves in a Benz [was Re: Is this Curt and his new 190? Or is it Marshall?]

2007-07-12 Thread Levi Smith
I can recommend NOT strapping (12) 20' lengths of 1 galvanized pipe to the roof rack of a Subaru Impreza. It might not seem like that much in talking, but it's a lot heavier than it looks (well over the 125lb limit of the rack) and 20' is quite a bit longer than the car. That was quite interesting

Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review

2007-07-12 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Corridor Bloody luxury, we used to live in a shoebox in the middle of the road. I'd give me right leg to be able to live in a corridor. - Original Message - From: Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 8:26 PM

[MBZ] Another reason why alcohol and using the internet don't mix

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Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review

2007-07-12 Thread Levi Smith
So why don't you have it? Wouldn't that mean you just steal it? Levi On 7/12/07, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Man I'd like to find a diesel Quantum some day. I know where theres a diesel Dasher (which I think is basically the same car) but its been sitting for at least 10 years

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hauling calves in a Benz

2007-07-12 Thread Allan Streib
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I hauled 9 bags of mulch home in a Porsche 944. My neighbor stopped me - one of his comments was You might be a redneck if... This one's always a classic... http://www.snopes.com/photos/lumber.asp Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
Zoltan Finks wrote: SNIP But later they tested the myth that a diesel can run on discarded cooking oil. They used an SD. They just filtered it (wish they told us how) and ran it out of a translucent plastic jug they mounted up by the windshield. They were quite surprised that with no car

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread andrew strasfogel
What's with the mini air filter? What happened to the monster OEM canister and why was it replaced? On 7/12/07, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: YOWZA! My wife would shoot me for spending that much money but that is beautiful! -Curt Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:16:31 -0500 From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hauling calves in a Benz [was Re: Is this Curt and his new 190? Or is it Marshall?]

2007-07-12 Thread Loren Faeth
Craig's story is why I always referred to the big ol 70s cadillacs as Missouri Cattle Trucks It was not uncommon to see calves, sheep goats and whatnot loaded into a caddy with the back seat out. At 09:18 AM 7/12/2007, you wrote: I hauled 9 bags of mulch home in a Porsche 944. My neighbor

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hauling calves in a Benz [was Re: Is this Curt and his new 190? Or is it Marshall?]

2007-07-12 Thread slozukimc
Does hauling a Red, white and blue Polaris snowmibile with a Yamaha engine and straight pipes on the roof and trunk lid of a 4 door Plymouth Gran Fury(ex cop car) with mag wheels and a whip antenna top all that? Or maybe the time I hauled a Buick 455 with th400 automatic in the back of a 4 door

Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review

2007-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Assuming its still there (I haven't actually laid eyes on it in like 12 years) I dunno what kind of shape it'd be in. The owner was the theater director when I was in highschool. It wasn't until I left that I realized what a controlling nutjob she really was... So other than the possibility of

Re: [MBZ] IowaQ

2007-07-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Wonko the Sane wrote: How many would be interested in coming to west-central Iowa in August/September for a get-together? (Jefferson, Iowa) Sounds good. 570 miles each way, I can afford to do that in the 190E. Or better yet, if I buy a EX250, I can do it on 8 gallons each way. What's this

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hauling calves in a Benz

2007-07-12 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or maybe the time I hauled a Buick 455 with th400 automatic in the back of a 4 door Omni? I once hauled a 2600lb boat and trailer up into mild Canadian mountains with a fuel injected 93hp Horizon. Made it to the Macinac bridge in 5th gear, but needed 4th a couple

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What's with the mini air filter? What happened to the monster OEM canister and why was it replaced? I thought the shifter lever looked fairly worn for the claimed 24K miles -- assuming the markings are the gear pattern, they looked almost worn off.

Re: [MBZ] Showroom??

2007-07-12 Thread R A Bennell
Well, it might be better than that. I often marvel at the condition of cars at some of the local gatherings. They are in many cases much better than they ever would have been when brand new. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to generator

2007-07-12 Thread R A Bennell
I have one of the Generac units in my shed for such an occasion. I have no plans to set up a switchover box - I just plan to run extension cords in through the windows and if necessary will disconnect things like the furnace from the house panel and feed from the generator. We don't have many

Re: [MBZ] 420 SEL test port question?

2007-07-12 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 7/11/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, He says it needs rear brakes as the light comes on. Is the light just an indicator there is a fluid inbalance, or faulty master cylinder? Is it the parking brake light (BRAKE) or the lining light (concentric broken circles)? The

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Allan Streib
Have you all read the question and answer section? Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh how I want this auto. The only thing I don't like about it is the blue MB tex. Just don't like MB tex in blue. Funny how this older model has english readings, yet newer models have metric readings

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Luther
WOW, 100% vegoil without pre-heating? You're REALLY asking for trouble. I give you 10,000 miles at MAX before you have injection pump, injectors, pre-chamber, or ring problems. There are major engine problems running 100% vegoil when it's preheated to 150F or higher, let alone running it at

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread Luther
What about regulation of voltage and frequency? Do they put out a clean signal? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176)

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Sunil Hari
it very well might only have 25Kmi on it. Whoever wins this is getting a jewel. I thought the brake pedal was really worn away (indicating higher mileage) but it's really just sunlight. I think the same happened with the shift lever markings. On 7/12/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to generator

2007-07-12 Thread Luther
Ever feel like selling?? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine Quoting Jim Cathey [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:56:53 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's with the mini air filter? What happened to the monster OEM canister and why was it replaced? The OEM oil-bath air filter is located to the lower left of the York A/C compressor, hidden by the front of the

Re: [MBZ] 420 SEL test port question?

2007-07-12 Thread E M
Thanks Alex. Ed On 12/07/07, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/11/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, He says it needs rear brakes as the light comes on. Is the light just an indicator there is a fluid inbalance, or faulty master cylinder? Is it the

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread slozukimc
Maybe this link will help with this discussion http://utterpower.com/commercial_grid.htm Mike What about regulation of voltage and frequency? Do they put out a clean signal? -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Allan Streib
Maybe. Somebody asked about records to document the miles or service history. The owner maintained it himself from day 1. So the implication is NO records. The star highlight filter used on the photos sort of obscures detail too. Makes the chrome and paint look nice tho. Sunil Hari [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Hauling calves in a Benz [was Re: Is this Curt and his new 190? Or is it Marshall?]

2007-07-12 Thread Luther
I can't trump your weight, but I can trump most anyone's distance. I haulled about 600lbs of bowling equipment for all of 3500mi round trip to Reno NV and back. Over half of it I had an aditional 400-450lbs of fuel in the trunk of a 300D. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx

Re: [MBZ] Generator heads [was: Re: OM617 conversion to generator]

2007-07-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:07:32 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Note that you could hook a double-U jointed driveshaft to the generator and engine, but you'd probably break keyways and other such things from the lack of torsional resiliency (something I learned when I

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread E M
Hard to tell with the quality of the pics, but looked like some overspray on the cross member in the engine bay, around the attached tags? I guess a lot of the asking price is based on low mileage which they can't really back up. I'm not so sure such an old car with so few miles, especially one

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
resubscribe? - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 1:13 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD Also: Kaleb: just a note to let you know that somehow I seem to

[MBZ] Interesting way to spend lunch

2007-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Today was Show your Wheels day at work. I went to the grocery store last night and picked up 2 gallons of veggie oil (soy was cheapest so thats what I got). Tossed 'em into the tank of the 190D, printed out a BioFuel FAQ and it drew people like moths to a light. They wanted to know the mileage

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Peter T . Arnold
On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:29:49 -0400, you wrote: Have you all read the question and answer section? Trying not to be politically incorrect here. How Should I say this... The car is being sold from New Jersey, home of The Sopranos, Trenton Newark. I've done business {Freight} with N.J.

[MBZ] Electromagnetic fan clutch

2007-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Finally took the time to figure out why my car heats up when its sitting still, like in heavy traffic. The electromagnetic fan clutch isn't engaging at all... So with multimeter in hand there is 12v at the clutch at both of the wires that come to it. Is one wire to engage the clutch a bit and

Re: [MBZ] Electromagnetic fan clutch

2007-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: Finally took the time to figure out why my car heats up when its sitting still, like in heavy traffic. The electromagnetic fan clutch isn't engaging at all... So with multimeter in hand there is 12v at the clutch at both of the wires that come to it. Is one wire to

Re: [MBZ] Interesting way to spend lunch

2007-07-12 Thread R A Bennell
You likely could have just showed the car without the biofuel. Most folks have little exposure to diesels and they are not all that common in cars. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 1:18 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] Electromagnetic fan clutch

2007-07-12 Thread John Robbins
Marshall Booth wrote: You engine should NOT overheat under moist conditions even on HOT days (as long as the AC isn't running) even with NO clutch and no fan action. The fan isn't designed to come on until the coolant temp reaches 100+ degrees. That won't happen at idle or at even medium

Re: [MBZ] Electromagnetic fan clutch

2007-07-12 Thread Curt Raymond
Cheez whiz, I can't believe I forgot, its an '85 190D. Okay barring the fact that I need to flush the cooling system When I tested for power I got +12v on BOTH of the wires... Nothing between them... There is some bodgered wiring in the vicinity of where the wires from the clutch come

Re: [MBZ] Electromagnetic fan clutch

2007-07-12 Thread John Robbins
Curt Raymond wrote: When I tested for power I got +12v on BOTH of the wires... Nothing between them... There is some bodgered wiring in the vicinity of where the wires from the clutch come back into the harness over between the powersteering pump and the valve cover. A mystery brown wire was

[MBZ] Showroom

2007-07-12 Thread wilton strickland
'Cept for needing wash/wax and vac interior right now, Wilton's 300D still LOOKS showroom cond, anyway, and only 21 yrs and 104kmi; still no nick, smudge, stain, scratch, ding, etc. Wilton 91 350SDL, 87 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Electromagnetic fan clutch

2007-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
Curt Raymond wrote: Cheez whiz, I can't believe I forgot, its an '85 190D. Okay barring the fact that I need to flush the cooling system When I tested for power I got +12v on BOTH of the wires... Nothing between them... There is some bodgered wiring in the vicinity of where the wires

Re: [MBZ] Electromagnetic fan clutch

2007-07-12 Thread R A Bennell
Not a good idea to just measure voltage with a meter either. Sometimes there is sufficient contact to let the meter read correctly, but not enough to provide power to the unit. Sometimes things like a poor ground are all that is wrong. At the very least, use one of the test light doodads. If the

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
Actually, the red hair guy was ... or at leas an aspiring actor way back. At one time they showed an old clip of him in one of the old Charmin toilet paper commercials, he was the young shop clerk working in Mr Whipple's store in the ' please don't squeeze the Charmin' commercial...with a lot

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
That guy couldn't find his way out of a paper sack with a sawzall. The few times I've seen that guys show, I've noticed the annoyance on the faces of the people he was supposedly helping while they were quietly covering for his screwing up. -Robert Jeff Zedic wrote: I think the best

[MBZ] 1993 300e 2.8 wiring harness, 230 new car(s)

2007-07-12 Thread Nick Gough
Even though I've not yet seen nor experienced a wiring harness issue with the bio-degradeable harness, was this malady possible on our car? It's a 1993 300E 2.8. Anyone have any good luck in getting MBUSA to pay for it? (Seems the comments on mercedesshop.com is quite lengthy.) If you'll

[MBZ] Compression readings changed

2007-07-12 Thread Ken Rushing
I rechecked my compression on my 87 300D Turbo and all six cylinders read 30 psi lower than when I checked it 3 weeks ago. The only difference is that this recent (lower psi) reading was taken while the engine was hot. When I did the compression test previously the engine had been sitting cold for

[MBZ] Gump shift

2007-07-12 Thread Redghost
I got my parts order from Rusty (thanks Rusty) and got down to a few of the tasks the parts are for. The old shift bushings were dead, so I installed the new ones by first marking the position of the arm on the transmission, then removing that and cleaning it up and getting the old metal

Re: [MBZ] Compression readings changed

2007-07-12 Thread Marshall Booth
Ken Rushing wrote: I rechecked my compression on my 87 300D Turbo and all six cylinders read 30 psi lower than when I checked it 3 weeks ago. The only difference is that this recent (lower psi) reading was taken while the engine was hot. When I did the compression test previously the engine

[MBZ] Anybody watch Mythbusters? Just tested WVO in SD

2007-07-12 Thread Paulo Shaanker
I have gotten to really like this show on Discovery channel. Now that this channel is included in my limited basic cable package. They just were testing fuel mileage myths. They tested several wacky contraptions they found - mostly on the net - that were supposed to improve MPG. I think only one

Re: [MBZ] Gump shift

2007-07-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:29:19 -0700 Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got my parts order from Rusty (thanks Rusty) and got down to a few of the tasks the parts are for. The old shift bushings were dead, so I installed the new ones by first marking the position of the arm on the

[MBZ] 2 cars for sale again, auctions for 7/12/07

2007-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 87 300TD, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D,

[MBZ] i drive 4 hours to the middle of nowhere for pismo parts

2007-07-12 Thread Gary Hurst
turns out the guy is a baptist minister in some very small very rural town in NE Georgia. he took apart his pismo trying to fix it by replacing the power supply. then he decided he wasn't going to be able to put it back together. $60 for everything except power cord, power supply and hard

Re: [MBZ] Electromagnetic fan clutch

2007-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
nope, dont have one Curt Raymond wrote: Finally took the time to figure out why my car heats up when its sitting still, like in heavy traffic. The electromagnetic fan clutch isn't engaging at all... So with multimeter in hand there is 12v at the clutch at both of the wires that come to

Re: [MBZ] killing weeds

2007-07-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Goat first choice (you might be able to borrow one for a little while), or buy one then you can take it to Wonko's grillfest (cabrito!) in the back of your diesel Benz once it has done its work. #2 is Roundup per below (watch the drift), but I don't think the Goracle would like that. --R

[MBZ] killing weeds

2007-07-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
What is a good home brew or store bought spray to kill certain areas of vegetation? I know diesel works pretty good. Want to kill all living things in certain areas. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89

Re: [MBZ] killing weeds

2007-07-12 Thread Kevin
What works the best for me (keep kids and pets you care about away) is the super ridiculous concentrate of roundup, in the 1 gallon jug. Basically liquid death. Anything else makes it a little hard to plant there afterwards if you change your mind in a year or so. What works even better though

Re: [MBZ] killing weeds

2007-07-12 Thread Zeitgeist
I've been toying with the idea of using biodiesel as a weed killer. Haven't tried it yet, but I don't see why it won't work. Goats are great, but they're pretty indifferent to what they consume, so tree bark and flower beds are fair game. On 7/12/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Goat

Re: [MBZ] killing weeds

2007-07-12 Thread Jim Cathey
What is a good home brew or store bought spray to kill certain areas of vegetation? I know diesel works pretty good. Want to kill all living things in certain areas. We always used polybor chlorate, it was stuff that was used to put under sidewalks before pouring, etc. Kills the ground, and

Re: [MBZ] OM617 conversion to generator

2007-07-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Ever feel like selling?? Nope! Was kinda bummed that I didn't buy two, in fact. (Spare parts, etc.) Someday I'll get to it, or die first. Either way, I won't mind! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] killing weeds

2007-07-12 Thread Robert Tara Ludwick
The waste sludge leftover after filtering WVO and watery, nasty wvo not even fit for filtering is a wicked weed killer. Nothing grows there after for a very long time. For larger areas or near the house where I don't want to smell it, there's some stuff I get at the local farm store called

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Redghost
JHFC! That is a nice enough car, but not a $16k car. clay On Jul 11, 2007, at 8:16 PM, John Robbins wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItemitem=160134919405 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] now this just flat gets me excited (mac content, but no mercedes)

2007-07-12 Thread Redghost
What logic board? I am needing the second gen 667 VGA clay On Jul 11, 2007, at 8:53 PM, Sunil Hari wrote: i have a TON of powerbook G4 titanium parts - I'm parting an entire machine out. Anyone interested in any of the parts? On 7/11/07, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Gump shift

2007-07-12 Thread Redghost
Sorry, floor shift. The whole H pattern is off center and moved backward. If I am off a few splines would that screw it all up. What if all three are off increments? On Jul 12, 2007, at 3:31 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:29:19 -0700 Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
JHFC! Now, that's a new one for me. What does it mean? Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Gump shift

2007-07-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:46:15 -0700 Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry, floor shift. The whole H pattern is off center and moved backward. If I am off a few splines would that screw it all up. What if all three are off increments? The approach I would take would be: - block both

Re: [MBZ] killing weeds

2007-07-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
We used to spray used motor oil on weeds back when it was not politically incorrect to do so. I like goats and like most other animals, they taste good. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] Gump shift

2007-07-12 Thread Jim Cathey
Sorry, floor shift. The whole H pattern is off center and moved backward. If I am off a few splines would that screw it all up. What if all three are off increments? I'm not quite sure how this could have come to be. IIRC, the linkages are threaded, unless you twisted them in their mounts

Re: [MBZ] REALLY nice 220D

2007-07-12 Thread Jim Cathey
JHFC! Now, that's a new one for me. What does it mean? That would be Jesus H. F-ing Christ. Not quite sure of the origin of the expression. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used