Re: [MBZ] U-pullery

2008-08-11 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Oooh now there is a coincidence, I am probably in need of an EHA as well, I have a leak and apparently it is not the O rings but the EHA itself which likes to leak, however I am told and have verified that a 89 190E EHA will fit an 89 300TE and there happens to be an 89 190E out at the U pull i

Re: [MBZ] H2-O2 vs mileage

2008-08-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
The gas internal combustion process is very clean & complete these days, so clean that pretty much all that comes out of the exhaust is CO2 and water vapor. But even running as clean as they do, a gas engine is still somewhere around 35 - 37% efficient with most of the waste energy leaving through

[MBZ] U-pullery

2008-08-11 Thread Jim Cathey
Today I was skunked again at the U-Pull, the 300E did not have an EHA valve anymore. But the 200D finnie did have a set of parallel glow plugs. Too bad I didn't have a big enough wrench, I guess I'll go back tomorrow. It had a lot of silver star recycling receipts in it, and wasn't even all that

Re: [MBZ] You CAN run a car trailer with a wheel missing off one side

2008-08-11 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Dang it, that dang wheel don't fit the dang trailer. Cletus, ya gotta check these things BEFORE going on big trips. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > no not yet > > Tyler Backman wrote: > >> That's pretty incredible! I would imagine that you'd need a *lot* of >> tongue weight for the traile

Re: [MBZ] O2 Sensor?

2008-08-11 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Good on ya, you just did Rusty out of a very lucrative sale, the elusive O2 sensor for Diesel engines that needs to be changed every oil change. I think the modern Diesels havce a sensor to monitor output but not sure. Also the O2 sensor can be tested, relatively easy. Hendrik who has a big shiny

Re: [MBZ] a/c hose seal?

2008-08-11 Thread Jim Cathey
> The hose is off the car and clean. Would an RTV or similar sealant > work > better since it could flex some between the rubber and metal? RTV is not all that good at holding up to oil, etc. As I've said, I've used JB Weld successfully for this kind of thing. Obviously rotted and failing rubb

Re: [MBZ] H2-O2 vs mileage

2008-08-11 Thread Jim Cathey
> Placebo. Basic law of physics = you don't get something for nothing - > conservation of energy. It's not supposed to be something for nothing, it's reputed to improve the efficiency of combustion. (More catalyst than fuel, in other words, though of course it isn't a catalyst as it certainly do

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Steve MacSween
on 8/11/08 21:15, Loren Faeth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > THat is called a Kleb car. Nuf room for t'whole family! To live in or just bathe in? LOL mac ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] OT Farmall Promenade Was Synchro diving

2008-08-11 Thread Jim Cathey
> It is great fun for everyone, but especially those who have spent > hours on a A, B, C, H or M Farmall. I still love to spin the H on a > dime, or better yet, get the trailer behind to spin on a dime. When > i use the new tractor with the stupid MFWD and it takes an acre to > turn around, I rea

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Jim Cathey
> looks more like the 108 front glued to a 123 rear end. Or perhaps 116. Something like that. Factory stretch jobs have square rear doors set forwards of the seats. Local jobs just cut the middle of the car and extend it there, leaving the rear doors at the seats and with the wheel arch reliefs

Re: [MBZ] OT topic Volvo

2008-08-11 Thread Steve MacSween
on 8/11/08 18:20, Peter Frederick at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Haha, the Volvo auto-destruct tail lamps! That isn't the laugh. The gut-bender is that they made those lousy design taillights for, lessee, at least 11 years and never fixed the basic weak design. This from a country with endless win

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
Looks to me like they took off the correct tail lights and jammed on some 126-ers. Ish. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 9:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WTF is this? look

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Redghost
looks more like the 108 front glued to a 123 rear end. clay On 11 Aug 2008, at 16:50, Chuck Landenberger wrote: > Just a guess, but appears to be a W108 that was "extended".. A > wiser memory has to say whether MB made a limo W108? > > Sorry to see these great cars discarded for so many ye

Re: [MBZ] H2O2 vs mileage

2008-08-11 Thread Redghost
Discussed this system with BiL who wrenches for a local fire districts. He got the idea that it would be a good thing to do. Researched it and is sounded to good to be true. Too much moisture getting into the engine the way the instructions told him to set it up. Poorly planned system j

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:03:35 -0500, tom wrote: > OK Don wrote: > > It has a pre- 117 V8? Could you get the VIN from the seller > > and look it up? > > Chevy small-block. Strangely for craigslist it doesn't say > "CORVETTE ENGINE!!!" > > Tom I agree with Tom. GM alternator brack

[MBZ] OT Farmall Promenade Was Synchro diving

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
ok, I came in to the thread in the middle of the thread and as I was sifting through the subjects, I thought it said Men's synchro DRiving. My error. But it brought to mind the performance I saw last Thursday at the nation's State Fair. This is the last season for the Nemaha Farmall Promenad

Re: [MBZ] Truck gate up/down

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
Made it squat a little, but I had air shocks on it so it didn't sag much. At 08:50 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: >The weight probably changed the attitude of the van as well. It may >have ridden lower, which would reduce the >amount of air going under it like a front spoiler would. It may have >also

Re: [MBZ] men's synchro diving

2008-08-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
One in ten might be gay. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 9:20 PM, Rich Thomas < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My daughter remarked a bit earlier that she wished they would put the > men's synchro diving back on, when the ladies beach volleyball was on. > She liked looking at the boys. I remarked they were

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Keep doing that $1500 stuff to it. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 9:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > At that point, it will be more like a 2500 car > > Wonko the Sane wrote: > > Wait ... I thought you listed this as "great AC" before. > > > > Let me know when you've fixed the dents.

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
At that point, it will be more like a 2500 car Wonko the Sane wrote: > Wait ... I thought you listed this as "great AC" before. > > Let me know when you've fixed the dents. And the front bumper. > > I have Curt's $1500 waiting. > > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 5:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROT

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That is this weekends project. Although it will be going up more than that. Curt Raymond wrote: > Hells bells man why don't you just put a dammed bumper on it and raise the > price a hundred bucks? You can use it as a great show of "all the work you've > put into it". > > -Curt > > Date: Mon,

Re: [MBZ] Paint Code

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
True - but once you have access to the EPC, you have most everything -- you give part numbers when you call Rusty, save Tom from having to look them up. > > http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/ > > If you just want the datacard, this is much easier: > http://old.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng > > Tom -- O

Re: [MBZ] men's synchro diving

2008-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas
My daughter remarked a bit earlier that she wished they would put the men's synchro diving back on, when the ladies beach volleyball was on. She liked looking at the boys. I remarked they were all gay, she did not disagree (she has high-gain gaydar) but still wanted to look at them. Might be

Re: [MBZ] OT - kind of - MA car inspections?

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
Very good - thanks. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 8:22 PM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I dunno why not there are lots of 124 gassers running around here. It'd have > to pass the safety inspection which is tires and ball joints and tie-rod ends > and whatnot plus the emissions test where

Re: [MBZ] Truck gate up/down

2008-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Yes, both ways, 2 ft of snow, 100F. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Was the return trip by chance down hill? > > Rich Thomas wrote: > >> I have a data point on an 83 S-15 V6 pickup. I drove from Boston to >> Kentucky at some point, fuel mileage was whatever it was (I don't recall >> specifi

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2008-08-11 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 3:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread R A Bennell
That is cool. Who needs a wagon. You could load sheets of plywood into the back seat of that thing. Don't think it would go into my garage. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 5:44 PM To: Ba

Re: [MBZ] Truck gate up/down

2008-08-11 Thread R A Bennell
The weight probably changed the attitude of the van as well. It may have ridden lower, which would reduce the amount of air going under it like a front spoiler would. It may have also changed the angle of the front end and roof which might have made it more aerodynamic. Who knows? I find that my

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
280SE/SEL 3.5 or 4.5 THe hot cars before the 6.9 At 06:53 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: >It has a pre- 117 V8? Could you get the VIN from the seller and look it up? > >On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 6:50 PM, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Just a guess, but appears to be a W108 that was

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
THat is called a Kleb car. Nuf room for t'whole family! or maybe a McCann car. At 06:44 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: > Original Message >Subject:1968 Mercedes Benz Limousine - $1200 (Keller) >Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:42:07 UT >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL P

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
Kinda looks like it had 126 taillights chopped into it, or maybe a 116 rear end. At 06:50 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: >Just a guess, but appears to be a W108 that was "extended".. A >wiser memory has to say whether MB made a limo W108? > >Sorry to see these great cars discarded for so many yea

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
Wait ... I thought you listed this as "great AC" before. Let me know when you've fixed the dents. And the front bumper. I have Curt's $1500 waiting. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 5:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Well the AC on the cheap 300E works, but not much air flow. I deci

Re: [MBZ] OT - kind of - MA car inspections?

2008-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond
I dunno why not there are lots of 124 gassers running around here. It'd have to pass the safety inspection which is tires and ball joints and tie-rod ends and whatnot plus the emissions test where they toss it on the rollers and give it a sniff. Newer cars with OBDII emissions equipment just get

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Hells bells man why don't you just put a dammed bumper on it and raise the price a hundred bucks? You can use it as a great show of "all the work you've put into it". -Curt Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:24:00 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvement

Re: [MBZ] Bought an impact wrench

2008-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Uh huh, you wanna pull a tire on the side of the road where do you plug the air into? I don't have a compressor so the 24v unit is dammed handy. In fact I'm not sure I'm going to get much of a compressor now... -Curt Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:19:29 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [MBZ] Paint Code

2008-08-11 Thread tom savage
LarryT wrote: > Hi Don, > Got an address for the EPC? Can;t get the MBUSA Site Map page to work and > didn;t see any search function for the MB -- http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/ If you just want the datacard, this is much easier: http://old.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng Tom _

Re: [MBZ] You CAN run a car trailer with a wheel missing off one side

2008-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Sheesh I thought you were an okie I see crap like that all the time. One time I was hauling an empty little utility trailer back to my friend's place when the tire blew. It was late Sunday afternoon and I had to be home for work the next day so I dragged that somebitch 50 miles down the brea

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now what

2008-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Loren I believe that sounds like a challenge. Lowball Eric and get yourself a cheap ride! -Curt Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:39:41 -0700 (PDT) From: eric peterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now what To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Conte

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Doubt it. What you would think would happen is the air comes over the top of the truck, down into the bed and hits that tailgate. Throw a plastic cup in the bed and see what happens. If the airstream is what you think it is the air should grab that cup, slam it against the tailgate and throw i

Re: [MBZ] Paint Code

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
http://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/ You have to subscribe - including giving them a credit card number, but they don't charge anything to it - seems they use it to verify US residency (costs elsewhere). You'll also be able to use it to tell if the windows are the same for various years - though you'l

Re: [MBZ] men's synchro diving

2008-08-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
That being said, I am sure any competitor on the team could kick any of our butts. My chest and arms haven't looked like that since the mid 1980s. Gay-looking or not, one has to admire the athleticism. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 3:43 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ya think? > > > --Original

Re: [MBZ] men's synchro diving

2008-08-11 Thread rusty
Ya think? --Original Message-- From: Gary Hurst Sender: To: Mercedes Discussion List To: Banned List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Aug 12, 2008 12:37 AM Subject: [MBZ] men's synchro diving might be the gayest thing i've ever seen this side of the west village. __

[MBZ] men's synchro diving

2008-08-11 Thread Gary Hurst
might be the gayest thing i've ever seen this side of the west village. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

Re: [MBZ] Paint Code

2008-08-11 Thread LarryT
Hi Don, Got an address for the EPC? Can;t get the MBUSA Site Map page to work and didn;t see any search function for the MB -- Thought I saved the address but so far cannot find it - thx -- Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://m

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 4:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Original URL: http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/791820556.html Could be a fun project. Put the proper engine back in it and win prizes for the slowest 220D around. Alex ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Robert Rentfro
Looks like someone yacked on the hood after they saw the taillights... Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 4:44 PM To: Banned List; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] WTF is this? ---

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Chuck Landenberger wrote: > Just a guess, but appears to be a W108 that was "extended".. A > wiser memory has to say whether MB made a limo W108? I was thinking that looked like 108/109, not grosser, and certainly not M100. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] 1980 240D advice

2008-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Back in the day in tech support there was a husband/wife editing company that used to call frequently. They'd fight bitterly while on the phone and one time I was on with them and a couple times he tells her how he's had about enough of her mouth. She kept after him and pretty soon I hear "SMACK

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread tom savage
OK Don wrote: > It has a pre- 117 V8? Could you get the VIN from the seller and look it up? Chevy small-block. Strangely for craigslist it doesn't say "CORVETTE ENGINE!!!" Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.b

Re: [MBZ] Need Passenger Glass W123

2008-08-11 Thread LarryT
Kaleb - ' He's referring to me - I need a passenger front side glass - power windows - for a 78 240D - 123.123.12.050680 I'm at Zip 23831 -- how much? Andrew, -- I'm afraid I don't know enough to know what fits what. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or repair

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have cams too, but you should not need those eric peterson wrote: > Ok so if I decide to get this fixed what all am I probably looking at for > parts? Kaleb has the heads covered. What else beyond the obvious chain and > head and valve cover gaskets? Camshaft?? > > - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] OT - kind of - MA car inspections?

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, just keep it tagged in OK, no problems OK Don wrote: > What are the parameters for inspections in MA? Would an '86 300E be > likely to pass, or more than likely not? > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 560SL, 86

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
It has a pre- 117 V8? Could you get the VIN from the seller and look it up? On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 6:50 PM, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just a guess, but appears to be a W108 that was "extended".. A > wiser memory has to say whether MB made a limo W108? > > Sorry to see

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or repair

2008-08-11 Thread eric peterson
Ok so if I decide to get this fixed what all am I probably looking at for parts?  Kaleb has the heads covered.  What else beyond the obvious chain and head and valve cover gaskets?  Camshaft??  - Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List

[MBZ] OT - kind of - MA car inspections?

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
What are the parameters for inspections in MA? Would an '86 300E be likely to pass, or more than likely not? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 24

Re: [MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Just a guess, but appears to be a W108 that was "extended".. A wiser memory has to say whether MB made a limo W108? Sorry to see these great cars discarded for so many years Restoration costs - NOT in my wallet Take care, Chuck On Aug 11, 2008, at 4:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wro

[MBZ] WTF is this?

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Original Message Subject:1968 Mercedes Benz Limousine - $1200 (Keller) Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:42:07 UT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more information.

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-11 Thread Gary Hurst
i read pravda mostly On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 7:12 PM, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Andrew, > > What would you call an "objective source of news"? > > Chuck > > On Aug 11, 2008, at 3:40 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > Investors Business Daily is not what i would call an objec

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Luther, 603 head job

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
M102 also! That engine in Euro trim is a real screamer. I belive it would outrun most american v-8s in a drag race, except for the 70s muscle cars and the ilk. I am talking about an 89 mustang 5.0 and that type of stuff. At 06:02 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: >Im really becoming a big fan of th

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
NY times, Washington post, CNN, CBS, ABS, NBS etc, and not to forget the unbiased NPR At 06:12 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: >Andrew, > >What would you call an "objective source of news"? > >Chuck > >On Aug 11, 2008, at 3:40 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > > > Investors Business Daily is not what i wo

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, here are pics when I first got it. I have done MUCH cleaning of it since then, and its got a new headlight. Still needs bumper which can be negotiated. http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/86300E/ OK Don wrote: > Did you post pictures of this car? How's the interior? > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
Did you post pictures of this car? How's the interior? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ' '81 240D (Gramps), '97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) _

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh it does Alex Chamberlain wrote: > I don't see how any significant amount of that could get through > unless the screens above the blower are missing. > > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 4:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Dirt, remains of leaves etc. >> >> Alex Chamberlain wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or repair

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
250 eric peterson wrote: > How much do you want for the non euro heads?? > > > > - Original Message > From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:42:52 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or rep

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I don't see how any significant amount of that could get through unless the screens above the blower are missing. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 4:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dirt, remains of leaves etc. > > Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 3:04 PM, Kaleb C. St

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or repair

2008-08-11 Thread eric peterson
How much do you want for the non euro heads?? - Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 6:42:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or repair I actually have a set of head that were

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-11 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, What would you call an "objective source of news"? Chuck On Aug 11, 2008, at 3:40 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: > Investors Business Daily is not what i would call an objective > source of > news... > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see of

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Dirt, remains of leaves etc. Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 3:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Well the AC on the cheap 300E works, but not much air flow. I decide to >> figure out why. I pull the wiper assembly to get to the blower. Pull >> the blower t

Re: [MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 3:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well the AC on the cheap 300E works, but not much air flow. I decide to > figure out why. I pull the wiper assembly to get to the blower. Pull > the blower to get to the evaporator. Completely caked in crap. What k

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
Of course, the NYTimes is! Right! At 05:40 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: >Investors Business Daily is not what i would call an objective source of >news... > >On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 4:59 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > > oh, and you forgot, he is the messiah. NO_ONE can question

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now what

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
It is an 85. Came from the factory with dual row chain, unless something is weird! At 05:45 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: >I thought the failure mode for the 380 single row chain was breakage, >then major engine rebuild. If it just jumped, you might have gotten >off easy? > >On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at

Re: [MBZ] Truck gate up/down

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
My old 66 econoline van with a 240 I-6 and a 3.0 rear end always got better mileage loaded. I'd drive to Chicago , load up 1500 to 2500 lb of food type things and drive back. Always ran better loaded. Didn't stop as well though! Only thing I could figure out was that loaded the throttle was

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Luther, 603 head job

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im really becoming a big fan of the 103 engine OK Don wrote: > HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ! > > The Son learning experience is the best part of the project. He did > the four step head bolt torquing process last night - all 26 of them. > > On Mon, Aug 11,

Re: [MBZ] Need Passenger Glass W123

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Are you talking to me? I dont need any glass, I have lots of glass, pulled and ready to ship. andrew strasfogel wrote: > Before I quote you a price - will it fit your car? You better call the > Classic Center and make sure! 1 800 4 mercedes. > > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 6:27 PM, Kaleb C. Strip

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now what

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
Ah - missed that little detail! On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 5:47 PM, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > He said his was an 85, which shouldn't be single row. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli, popularized by Mark Twain

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now what

2008-08-11 Thread Kevin
He said his was an 85, which shouldn't be single row. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 05:45:31PM -0500, OK Don wrote: > I thought the failure mode for the 380 single row chain was breakage, > then major engine rebuild. If it just jumped, you might have gotten > off easy? _

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Luther, 603 head job

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ! The Son learning experience is the best part of the project. He did the four step head bolt torquing process last night - all 26 of them. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 5:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think yo

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now what

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
I thought the failure mode for the 380 single row chain was breakage, then major engine rebuild. If it just jumped, you might have gotten off easy? On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 5:22 PM, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pull the valve covers. The lifters will be loose for the affected > val

Re: [MBZ] Need Passenger Glass W123

2008-08-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Before I quote you a price - will it fit your car? You better call the Classic Center and make sure! 1 800 4 mercedes. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 6:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > We have lots of glass here. > > LarryT wrote: > > Howdy - need a passenger side, front window gla

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or repair

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I actually have a set of head that were completely rebuilt and had about 40k on them before a rod let go. I also have a set of euro heads as well but dont know how many miles are on them. eric peterson wrote: > kaleb, > you said you might have some heads. How much and what are they out of with

Re: [MBZ] You CAN run a car trailer with a wheel missing off one side

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no not yet Tyler Backman wrote: > That's pretty incredible! I would imagine that you'd need a *lot* of > tongue weight for the trailer to balance that way. > > Any pics of the 190D? > > Tyler > > On Aug 11, 2008, at 3:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > >> So Im headed to St Louis saturday to

Re: [MBZ] Barry O'Bama

2008-08-11 Thread andrew strasfogel
Investors Business Daily is not what i would call an objective source of news... On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 4:59 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > oh, and you forgot, he is the messiah. NO_ONE can question him! > > > At 08:36 AM 8/11/2008, you wrote: > >He is a Leader, he has Good Ideas,

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In KC

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
will check it out Rick Knoble wrote: > http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/79187.html > > Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. > > Rick Knoble > '87 190DT > '85 300CD > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymb

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
I tested it in 1976 with a 75 frod F150. It likely may be more noticeable with todays trucks that it was in the 50s, but I'd guess it applies to any "fleetside" pickup box, and to a lesser extent to the "stepsides" of the 40s. With a 49 chevy P/U I doubt the result would be noticeable becau

Re: [MBZ] You CAN run a car trailer with a wheel missing off one side

2008-08-11 Thread Loren Faeth
In a pinch, you can chain up the wheelless axle side. We have a storage trailer where they took off the tires on the front axle, and chained it up to the frame. It works. At 05:00 PM 8/11/2008, you wrote: >So Im headed to St Louis saturday to deliver a car, and pick up a VERY >nice 84 190D I b

Re: [MBZ] Paint Code

2008-08-11 Thread OK Don
You can look it up on the EPC-online - put in your VIN, then click data card at the top -- paint code is on the bottom left corner of the data card info screen. On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:01 PM, Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 9:42 AM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or repair

2008-08-11 Thread eric peterson
kaleb, you said you might have some heads.  How much and what are they out of with how many miles??  Couldn't hurt to know if whoever buys it needs em. (or I change my mind  :0) - Original Message From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday,

Re: [MBZ] Truck gate up/down

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Was the return trip by chance down hill? Rich Thomas wrote: > I have a data point on an 83 S-15 V6 pickup. I drove from Boston to > Kentucky at some point, fuel mileage was whatever it was (I don't recall > specific numbers) with bed empty and tail gate up. On the way back I > had about 600

Re: [MBZ] O2 Sensor?

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you do not have one LarryT wrote: > Howdy - > Saw a part in a catalog for my 91 300D -- a O2 Sensor. Are O2 sensors being > used in something like my 91 300D 2.5T?? Not sure why but I thought O2 > sensors were only used in gas fuel systems. As I said, not sure where that > idea came from -

Re: [MBZ] Need Passenger Glass W123

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
We have lots of glass here. LarryT wrote: > Howdy - need a passenger side, front window glass for our 78 240D - power > windows if that matters - > > Thx!! > > Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > P

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now FS for parts or repair

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
too bad you are not closer. Maybe if its still around for the rustyQ... eric peterson wrote: > Much to my dismay I've decided to not fix the SE since I'm really at a point > the wife needs a van anyway. So the 380SE is up for sale parts or to fix. > Car has 121K and in very good shape other t

Re: [MBZ] Secret message to Luther, 603 head job

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think you should trade that project for a nice running, sorted out 300E OK Don wrote: > We just finished installing the pre-chambers and injectors in the > newly machined head - the special tools should be heading home soon. > > THANKS ! > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 9

Re: [MBZ] 380 SE jumped timing now what

2008-08-11 Thread Peter Frederick
Pull the valve covers. The lifters will be loose for the affected valves. Peter On Aug 11, 2008, at 3:56 PM, Loren Faeth wrote: > All prior comments assume the diagnosis is correct. I'd want to see > evidence, such as hearing the pistons hitting the valves, broken > camshaft and so forth.

Re: [MBZ] 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 TD- Excellent Cond- Third Seat, Sunroof - $6000

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I would say Rich Thomas wrote: > Another wagon. I think this guy has been smokin some wacky tabacky. > > --R > > http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/789129998.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymb

Re: [MBZ] a/c hose seal?

2008-08-11 Thread Peter Frederick
The only thing that's gonna work is new rubber hose -- it's old, hard, and brittle and shrinking, hence the leak. Peter On Aug 11, 2008, at 12:45 PM, Luther wrote: > The hose is off the car and clean. Would an RTV or similar sealant > work > better since it could flex some between the rubbe

Re: [MBZ] OT topic Volvo

2008-08-11 Thread Peter Frederick
Haha, the Volvo auto-destruct tail lamps! Get new plastic lenses, or at least drill a hole in the bottom to let the water out -- they are sonic welded and LEAK -- water collects in the bottom of the lens up to the lamp sockets and corrodes the crap out of the circuit. No lenses in the U-Pul

Re: [MBZ] You CAN run a car trailer with a wheel missing off one side

2008-08-11 Thread Tyler Backman
That's pretty incredible! I would imagine that you'd need a *lot* of tongue weight for the trailer to balance that way. Any pics of the 190D? Tyler On Aug 11, 2008, at 3:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > So Im headed to St Louis saturday to deliver a car, and pick up a VERY > nice 84 190D I b

Re: [MBZ] Bought an impact wrench

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
10-20 seconds? Thats a long time. My air powered one gets them off in about .5 second Curt Raymond wrote: > 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

[MBZ] [Fwd: Are You an Obama Fan]

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com -- next part -- An embedded message was scrubbed... From: "Sharon Sue" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> S

[MBZ] MASSIVE improvements on the cheap 300E

2008-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well the AC on the cheap 300E works, but not much air flow. I decide to figure out why. I pull the wiper assembly to get to the blower. Pull the blower to get to the evaporator. Completely caked in crap. I clean out the evaporator and put it back together. MASSIVE improvement. Back when

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