(I've seen people try to do it, resulting in an odd shaped tailgate when the
gooseneck hits the gate and bends it)
BTDT! I caught my dad a bit too late as I heard the 5th wheel kiss the gate
before he got the truck stopped. It put a slight dent in the gate's inner
panel, but could have been
Redghost wrote:
Now that truly sucks! I have been following his progress wondering
when we would be able to see his work on the road and ready for prime
time use.
I always figured that would be some time after the first successful hydrogen
well was drilled. ;-)
Mitch.
Look at the ladies playing tennis also.
Luther
Rolf Martin-Hoster wrote:
http://machochip.com/Bia%20And%20Branca%20Feres%202.jpg
Also anyone know if Allison Stokke is on the Olympic team? I'd like to
give her a pole to vault..
I seem to remember a conversation while in your car.
Me: Do you have this thing floored?
Don: No, I do not want to loose Regina (driving a mid '90's 420SEL) and
Kaleb (driving John's '91or2 300D 2.5).
Luther
Wonko the Sane wrote:
I occasionally have to drive on I-80 and I-35 in the Ames and
And here I thought I was the lone dissenting voice.
MA is a state known for agressive drivers and I drove my 240D for something
like 50,000 miles commuting 90 miles daily. It regularly made trips into Boston
including the fabled 128 corridor. It also regularly was pulled to the governor
and
I worked at the airport back in college days, and the fire trucks they
had at that time would do 0-60 in one minute, belching huge clouds of
diesel exhaust. But I still wanted one.
--R
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Did you read the Herald, shave, talk on the phone, and curse at other
drivers (all at the same time) while commuting on 128?
--R
Curt Raymond wrote:
And here I thought I was the lone dissenting voice.
MA is a state known for agressive drivers and I drove my 240D for something
like 50,000
Danny,
Glad to hear that-that was my guess. One more thing. Put at least a couple
pre filters in the car before you go to VT-you could still have crud in the
tank that will reappear. Ask me how I know.
Dwight
Dwight,
Got to VT the car was back to it's usual great self, found myself doing 85
Well the electrolysis is going well. Left the tank in overnight, and
all the rust appears to be converted, and the paint that had rust
bubbles under it is now very loose and easily scrapes off revealing
shiny steel underneath.
Only problem is that the poly sheeting I am using to line the crate
I never commuted on 128, I've driven fast on it at 2am though...
Commuting on 128 is a lot like walking on 128...
-Curt
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1980 240D advice
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion
I was getting on 128 off 93N one morning, traffic was stop and go, some
idiot was jamming on her brakes trying to get the guy behind to hit
her. Not sure what started it, but when they hit a stop, they both got
out of their cars and were yelling at each other, she came at him and
the guy
Jesus, Mary and Joseph I may be going to the Basilica!
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ctd/788646681.html
Bob R
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Not a word about how it has made 28 years with only 59 kmi. I may have
wanted to go to the Basilica, myself.
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Pulled the rear brakes all apart today, got to use my new 24v impact wrench
(more on that in a followup message).
Everything seemed okay, car probably needs rotors and pads since its sat a lot
in the last year. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it like it is though. The sticky
parking brake appears
As I mentioned in the last message. There was a tool show on Thursday nearby
where I picked up a Pro Tech 24v Impact Wrench
http://www.toolsnow.com/browse.cfm/4,1281.html
It turns out to actually be a pretty good gizmo. It doesn't blast the lug nuts
off the car but given a 10-20 seconds it
I saw that car at the auction preview this morning.? Very nice condition
overall, and the nicest dash I have seen in 20 years.? The NADA book was $5800
with the premium for mileage and condition bumping it up over 12K.? Seeing that
target, I did not wait around to see what it went for.? I will
That bird went poof!
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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On Behalf Of Rich Thomas
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 9:03 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Exciting
I worked at the airport
hey John!
why would you recommend narrower tires than stock? about the only
thing narrower tires might be better at is cutting through snow or
standing water,... but odds are that it won't make much of a difference
even at that between those 2 sizes.
yes, you would have to run a higher
speaking as someone who is both a cyclist and a motorcyclist, let me
first make clear that i see many people doing both badly.
in bicycling, enthusiasts will often make a distinction between
themselves as cyclists, and distance themselves from those who just
happen to be riding bicycles
We call those who weave in out of traffic zip splats. It's just a
matter of time before the rider zips between two cars splats into another
car that's changing lanes or pulling into traffic or puts on the brakes to
make a turn. And, of course, if the rider survives, it's always the car's
fault
Now That's my idea of Equal Rights!
Brian
Rich wrote:they both got
out of their cars and were yelling at each other, she came at him and
the guy punches her in the face, knocked her down right in the road.
She gets up takes a swing at him, he clocks her again, knocks her down.
She gets up again,
Many interesting points, Ernest.
I agree that there ought to be slightly different rules for different types
of vehicles.
A few tid bits:
The other day I was cycling along a state hwy that runs through town (yes,
bikes are allowed on the wide shoulder, and it's a major bike commuter
route.
I once read that the mpg equivalent for natural gas (propane) cars was under
10. Is this so, and why?
On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 7:16 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Redghost wrote:
Now that truly sucks! I have been following his progress wondering
when we would be able to see his
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/782729056.html
Bound to be some great parts on this baby. Would drag it home
myself, but I am deep in doghouse for pestering SWMBA about Kaleb's SL.
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300SDL - POS - DOA
The FSM would
Rob and Wilton,
I went up there in Phoenix this morning. It's an auction company and
they do the mechanics and give the proceeds to the charity. Quite an
experience. The 1980 300SD was all correct as far as I could tell.
Was probably one of the last built. History was one owner,
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I once read that the mpg equivalent for natural gas (propane) cars was under
10. Is this so, and why?
http://www.nafa.org/Template.cfm?Section=Energy_Equivalents
I had an interesting discussion with a friend last night. He bought a flex fuel
Silverado, and told me it
Charleston SC
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/789141344.html
--R
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--R
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Rodbender? Perfect condition though.
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/784510532.html
Mechanically perfect, well maintained daily driver. A/C, P/S, P/B, P/W,
A/T, Cruise,AM/FM/CD. Sunroof. 6cyl turbo diesel. good fuel mileage. All
service up to date. Good tires
On Fri, 2008-08-08 at 19:01 -0400, Mitch Haley wrote:
I regret making that Traction Avant comment.
Looked up a picture of it after I sent that message, and it was pretty nifty.
There use to be a street rod here in Dallas made out of one of those ..
I don't know what it is about the French
86 is not a rod bender year, neither is 87.
Thanks,
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Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 2:49 PM
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Subject: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes
I love the look of the W116. Too much for too old a car in this case
though. Despite the condition, every part on that car is approaching
30 years old. And low miles can be as hard as high miles in some
ways.
Allan
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1983 300D
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Rodbenders are the 350 engines, not the 300 right?
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Rodbender? Perfect condition though.
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/784510532.html
Mechanically perfect, well maintained daily driver. A/C, P/S, P/B, P/W,
A/T, Cruise,AM/FM/CD. Sunroof. 6cyl
Right.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 3:17 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1986 Mercedes 300 SDL - $5500
Rodbenders are
George Larribeau wrote:
My mothers father had a Louisiana French name.
Acadian?
Mitch.
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Allan Streib wrote:
Rodbenders are the 350 engines, not the 300 right?
Right, but some of the 3.5s had names like S300D. The easiest way to remember
is
if it's a 126 or 140 from the 1990's, it's got a defective 3.5 or a replacement
engine in it, or it wasn't made for the USA market. If it's a
I know somebody who can change (RR) a dash!
Wilton
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Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] PHX CL '80 300SD 58Kmiles
I saw that car at the auction preview this morning.? Very nice condition
What about the hood?
Wilton
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From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 1:44 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Continuing 240D Saga
Pulled the rear brakes all apart today, got to use my new 24v impact
wrench (more on
Wow! 'Does sound good. Thanks.
Wilton
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Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 3:22 PM
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Rob and Wilton,
I went up there in
'Not a rodbender. '90, '91 350SD's SDL's (126's) and '92 - 94/5 350
140's are the rodbenders, though my 91 350SDL @ 191 kmi seems OK so far,
'cept broken triming chain at 89 kmi.
Wilton
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I do believe (could be wrong though) that the venerable Dr. Booth
stated that Metric motors were good for 617 engine rebuilds, but that
even their rebuilds of the 603.971 (rod bender) engines didn't last.
Only a factory rebuild was acceptable.
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We just finished installing the pre-chambers and injectors in the
newly machined head - the special tools should be heading home soon.
THANKS !
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Norman, OK
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That '80 300SD went for $5,000.
Not in my wallet!!
Take care,
Chuck
On Aug 9, 2008, at 5:46 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote:
Wow! 'Does sound good. Thanks.
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I do believe (could be wrong though) that the venerable Dr. Booth
stated that Metric motors were good for 617 engine rebuilds, but
that even their rebuilds of the 603.971 (rod bender) engines didn't
last. Only a factory rebuild was acceptable.
I think it had
Smith, Todd [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If you were installing a new hood release cable on a 85 300CD, would
you lubricate it? What kind of grease or oil to use and how to apply
it? The old cable was a bare wire but the new cable is partially
sheathed.
I like Lubriplate Chain and Cable fluid
Mercedes nondiesel wagons are so BORING. This one isn't
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/789926593.html
On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 3:34 PM, Rich Thomas
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Charleston SC
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/789141344.html
--R
Not necessarily but where are the photos?
On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 3:36 PM, Rich Thomas
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Another wagon. I think this guy has been smokin some wacky tabacky.
--R
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/789129998.html
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It seems than at Sat, 9 Aug 2008 22:06:57 -0400, Smith, wrote:
I have taken the old cable out and was perparing
to install the new cable when it dawned on me that there was
no mention of lubrication in the manual. If you were
installing a new hood release cable on a 85 300CD, would you
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