Now I KNOW this is a tough crowd when it comes to these 3.5L
rodbender
engines, but is the longevity of the factory replacement engines better
than the originals? What might a car like this fetch on the open
market?
Factory replacement engines are just fine. No special worries.
-- Jim
Bob Bigham is correct! It isn,t that important. 50 years ago I bought all of
the parts from Sears to rebuild the front end on my '40 Chev. They came in
MOOG boxes. My dad told me that I would have to have the bushings pressed in
and reamed to fit. I told him that I didn't think that was
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I would go $7,000, just based on your description, fly in and drive it home.
My guess is someone who is really looking for a car like this, with the
replacement engine, would go 12K. Marshall will probably chime in, but the
replacement engines are supposed to be
Mine is the finest driving/riding car I'VE ever driven. BTW, 'been driving
for 57 yrs.
Wilton
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Gang, I think it's worth remembering that king pins on a '39 GMC truck might be
of a slightly different design than a '69 Mercedes, or for that matter a '48 to
'89 Citroen 2CV. I can tell you with the 2CV there is no reaming whatsoever;
the tricky part is that you need a 15-ton press to get the
Hello Tom
If you say 000 589 03 53 is a adjustable reamer, I have to
believe you.
Using an adjustable reamer to size bushings for a new
ground O.D. pin is a near stone age way of doing things.
except I don't think they had actual reamers in the stone
age or shortly afterward.
If you
The bottom bolt is a conventional bolt but the top bolt is actually an
assembly that's also used in one of the front end adjustments. And that
same top bolt has enough clearance in the threads to accept lubrication
(grease) and consequently, has a small amount of free play.
Thanks, Tom
Hi folks
And now for something completely different. - Monty Python
I'm all set to change my coolant and install the Mercedes (actully,
Daimler-Chrysler)
approved Zerex G-5 or whatever to go with my new Behr Mercedes Benz radiator
from Germany via Rusty.
Thank you Rusty. The good things
My point exactly.
But MB goes overboard with a lot of their mechanical designs. But, maybe
that's one reason they last so long?
And Ford the other examples used in the opposing arguements are not so
critical with tolerances maybe this is one reason thay don't last so
long?
I do know one thing
I think that is probably the ultimate 603 engine -- the new rods,
improved head, more torque, etc. It ought to be good for a LONG time.
On 10/13/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now I KNOW this is a tough crowd when it comes to these 3.5L
rodbender
engines, but is the longevity of
If that is a 602 (should be a 616 in a W123 chassis, I think, even a
Euro) the drain is on the side of the block between the last two
cylinders, down at the bottom of the water jacket, or about halfway
between the head gasket and the oil pan. It has a hose nipple on it
and is a 19mm if I
Hello Peter
I'll look for the thing you describe. It would be above the starter and
really hard to see. Maybe that's why I haven't found it.
I assure you this is a 102.980 four cylinder gasoline engine in a 123
chassis, marketed in most of the world, but not in the US, as a 230E.
It is
What color is it? Let's see photo.
Wilton
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I continue to reject the idea that bolts holding a front
suspension together, like holding a steering arm to a spindle,
have slop and actually work back and forth in use, and this
is normal or expected. Come on.
I could be convinced by a drawing showning the parts
and the clearance specified
Early morning several days ago, I drove my now nearly showroom 87 300D a few
blocks to dental appt. 'Parked at curb out front. About 45 min. later back
to car. Key would not go all the way in! (Only prob. I've had with it
before was coupla times with wheels sitting on a bump or pavement ridge,
OK, then look at the following three pictures.
Picture1 is of the page that includes the specs. Also included on the page
is a drawing of the top bottom bolt with required play for receiving
lubricant.
http://www.kegkits.com/Mercedes/Picture1.jpg
Picture2 is of the page that shows the entire
What the heck are you talking about?
The motor in question is a M102 not a OM. However you are close to the
mark, the block drain plug is on the exhaust manifold side about halfway
along the block. Pain to get at and I think it is 17mm.
Make sure that the heater is set to full on while you run
If you are searching around the starter you are on the wrong side.
Robert Bigham wrote:
Hello Peter
I'll look for the thing you describe. It would be above the starter and
really hard to see. Maybe that's why I haven't found it.
I assure you this is a 102.980 four cylinder gasoline
Ahh yes, job 46-8110. Why didn't you ask?
http://www.mbcnsw.org.au/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=424b7351fe83eae762c431b2f4966826action=dlattach;topic=2427.0;attach=1565
wilton strickland wrote:
Early morning several days ago, I drove my now nearly showroom 87 300D a few
blocks to dental appt.
but I don't give up that easily.
Always a useful trait!
Today I mounted a key on the triangular removable sanding base of a
Bosch
detail sander to be used as an automatic jiggler/fibrator.
Interesting idea.
I just saved $700 to $800 by being lucky enough for the
last resort sander
This is a Euro car, imported to the USA. 230E, 123 They are great cars!
At 08:36 PM 10/13/2007, you wrote:
If you are searching around the starter you are on the wrong side.
Robert Bigham wrote:
Hello Peter
I'll look for the thing you describe. It would be above the starter and
really
I agree the 126 is the best car ever made, and the OM 603 versions
are the best of the best!
Jeez Wilton, you must have had several thousand hours of flying time
in before you drove! By my calculation you must have been flying for
about 6-7 years at least before driving!
Inquiring minds want
Why didn't I ask? 'Cause I read lots of posts and several sets of
instructions on the subject (specifically, 124) in this forum's and
mercedesshop's archives. 'Thought if I asked, likely response would have
been, Check archives. BTW, I was already well-versed on the subject
'cept the protective
BTW, just checked job 46-8110. I didn't even have to remove (and did not)
small panel around the switch (37L). Thnx.
Wilton
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Here's one on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/2lenky
I once saw one on a car lot locally. Drove it. It had LESS power than my
'83 SD so I'm sure the engine wasn't in top shape. They wanted around $8k
for it and it had been on the market for 8 months. I told them it was
worth $2k with a most
Get off my DSL, you leach!
On 10/13/07, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here's one on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/2lenky
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Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org
Started driving in 1950; to B-52's in 1962.
Which book? In The BUFF finished 4 yrs ago; A Carolina Country Boy
finished 2 yrs ago.
Wilton
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Help me fix this wireless!
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:07:09 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Get off my DSL, you leach!
On 10/13/07, Luther - laptop [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here's one on eBay. http://tinyurl.com/2lenky
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'87 300SDL
Surely the correct type of grease would make a difference to the longevity
of the bushes.
Would molybdenum grease among the recommendations for greasing the
suspension nipples?
mak
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'Just realized - 'cause mine still has orig. engine and 188 kmi, I might
aughta buy this one with replaced eng. and only 170 kmi. But I'm leary of
cars from FL - I'v seen several with MANY more miles than claimed. Wonder
what color, etc., it is.
Wilton
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Congratulations on getting the tumbler out! One thing I've learned
the hard way (and this only applies IF the steering lock on the W124
is made in the same way as the 123/126) is that after replacing a
tumbler on two cars, I had a steering lock problem soon after. With
my cars it was
I got born in 1952 ... and I have grandchildren. ;-)
On 10/13/07, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Started driving in 1950; to B-52's in 1962.
Which book? In The BUFF finished 4 yrs ago; A Carolina Country Boy
finished 2 yrs ago.
Wilton
Network Stumbler is a great program, BUT it doesn't actually control the
connection. It only tells you which networks are out there. McAfee's
wireless security program controls the connection completely. That is
what I needed.
http://www.wirelesssecuritycorp.com/wsc/public/Downloads.do
no updates on the Q? anyone show up?
On 10/13/07, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I got born in 1952 ... and I have grandchildren. ;-)
On 10/13/07, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Started driving in 1950; to B-52's in 1962.
Which book? In The BUFF finished 4 yrs
Old fart!
z
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:31:14 -0500, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I got born in 1952 ... and I have grandchildren. ;-)
On 10/13/07, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Started driving in 1950; to B-52's in 1962.
Which book? In The BUFF finished 4 yrs
Congratulations Wilton and thanks for sharing all the details with us.
BTW, I worked on the engines of those B-52s you flew, I must be good because
you're still here, you're welcome. (grin)
Harry
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We had fun. No one got wasted and made a fool of him/herself, there was
plenty of food (my frig is bursting at the seams with leftovers), and I got
to drive Tommy's 1998 S420. I need one -- would look good in my garage. I am
in LOVE. Robbin's 300D snapped my neck and made me reluctant to climb
Any modern, quality grease will do fine as you don't have the heat soak
problems you have with disk brake wheel bearings, but it will not hurt to
use the same high temperature grease you use for wheel bearings.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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Sorry, I guess I missed something along the line! Last I knew you
were working on a book. I'm not sure which one that was. Time
flies... Anyway, where are the books available? Got a movie coming
out yet? (only partially joking on the movie.)
Loren
At 10:00 PM 10/13/2007, you wrote:
Thanks for the report, Lt. Don. Hopefully someone was taking photos
Too bad it wasn't 2K miles closer to me...I ended up having the day off.
Bob R.
Went and saw Across the Universe instead.
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