Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Kaleb. Yup! 24637 S Wells Ranch Rd. Claremore OK 74019 Fred Moir At 12:15 AM 8/24/2008, you wrote: >naw, not really. You still got the address? > >Frederick W Moir wrote: > > Kaleb > > Monday morning first thing. Any special way that you want it shipped? > > Fred Moir __

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
naw, not really. You still got the address? Frederick W Moir wrote: > Kaleb > Monday morning first thing. Any special way that you want it shipped? > Fred Moir > etc. > > At 10:08 PM 8/23/2008, you wrote: >> Pack it up and send that puppy on its way. Let me know what the >> shipping is. If I c

Re: [MBZ] Lock cylinders

2008-08-23 Thread tom savage
Wilton Strickland wrote: > Somebody coupla weeks ago had a jammed door lock and a key broken of in a > trunk lock. Was that Aex? What's the latest? Any progress? That was me. The key went in and did its thing like it should, but then wouldn't come out. I took the whole mechanism out of the

[MBZ] 190E spotted

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
A buddy of mine has a 190E for sale, he's been a good friend so I figure I'll try to help out. Its an '89 190E 2.6l (might be an '88, mind might be slipping) I guess you'd call the color champagne, the interior is burgundy, 132xxx (ish, again the mind slip) miles. Paint is pretty good, some fadi

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Anybody ever try welding one? I'm not much of a welder but I'm reasonably sure I could put that back on there. The thing is would it ruin the internal bits by doing it. I dunno, I think I'd give it a shot, just tack welds mind you, hit it once or twice and give it time to cool off... -Curt Da

[MBZ] Lock cylinders

2008-08-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Somebody coupla weeks ago had a jammed door lock and a key broken of in a trunk lock. Was that Aex? What's the latest? Any progress? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126

2008-08-23 Thread Rolf
Peter Merle wrote: > How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit > into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD > only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I > was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. >

Re: [MBZ] The most honest seller on eBay

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Speaking of which I'm working on my 190D's fuel economy spreadsheet, looks like I've got about 2 full years in it right now, thats about 70 fill ups, just almost 30,000 miles. During that time my average was 35.97 mpg. The top was 42.96, lowest was 26.18 but that was the first tank I had it. The a

Re: [MBZ] 81 TD for $7g in Atl

2008-08-23 Thread Rolf
He could be German with a not so great handle of the American language (some call it English but I don't use colours). -Rolf Wonko the Sane wrote: > Well written, Wilton. You've trumped me. > > On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 8:40 PM, Wilton Strickland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > >> Or could be, "I

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Kaleb Monday morning first thing. Any special way that you want it shipped? Fred Moir etc. At 10:08 PM 8/23/2008, you wrote: >Pack it up and send that puppy on its way. Let me know what the >shipping is. If I can get it before next weekend that would be great. >Not going to be able to do anythin

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Pack it up and send that puppy on its way. Let me know what the shipping is. If I can get it before next weekend that would be great. Not going to be able to do anything till then anyway. Frederick W Moir wrote: > Hi, Kaleb. > The trans from my old 190E '85 that you used the rear extension fro

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
One from a 722.400, .403, and .414 are the same which is what I need Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Look Kaleb if it is a 722.4 tranny it is going to fitI think :-) > I took a 722.401 out of my 84 230E and put it in my Mum's 86 190E which > came with a 722.400 and it has a smaller TC than the 401

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, Kaleb. The trans from my old 190E '85 that you used the rear extension from also has/had a TC. Yours for shipping, if you want it. It is heavy and a long way from you. Fred Moir Lynn MA Klatta on! At 05:31 PM 8/23/2008, you wrote: >Well, got the tranny out of the 190D finally, but in the pro

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread harry watkins
This may be your answer if the part is aluminum. look at their video and if you want to try it, I can send you a few rods. http://www.aluminumrepair.com/index.asp Harry - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "mercedes Mailing List" Sent: Saturday, Augu

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Look Kaleb if it is a 722.4 tranny it is going to fitI think :-) I took a 722.401 out of my 84 230E and put it in my Mum's 86 190E which came with a 722.400 and it has a smaller TC than the 401. Although I am trying to line up the shift points because the pressure control cable was someho

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread OK Don
Didn't think so - but it was worth a shot. On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 7:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > wont fit > -- 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), '

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
wont fit OK Don wrote: > There was an extra torque converter in the trunk of either the SDL or > the SLC -- it was on the back of a 117 when I got it --- > > On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 6:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> OK, Im trying to picture this in my mind, so the engine tu

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread OK Don
There was an extra torque converter in the trunk of either the SDL or the SLC -- it was on the back of a 117 when I got it --- On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 6:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK, Im trying to picture this in my mind, so the engine turns CW from > the front, which wo

[MBZ] Sorry to see this

2008-08-23 Thread Glenn Brown
When PLN was interviewed on his 75th birthday. That's when he said, "Growing old ain't for sissies." G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] T

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > OK, here is a pic of the piece that broke off. Im trying to picture > which way the engine turns in relation to the converter. Looks like a big piece out of the drive side. Even if it were the overrun side, I don't think I'd mess with a chunk that big taken out of it

Re: [MBZ] The most honest seller on eBay

2008-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: > 25mpg... Must be something seriously wrong with it. Everybody who reads eBay ads much knows that the good ones get 40-50mpg. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For us

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, Im trying to picture this in my mind, so the engine turns CW from the front, which would mean CCW from the back, right? So the back side of the converter would also be turning CCW, so the one tab would be engaged, the other tab on the broken side would in fact not be pushing on the non-bro

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
6 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 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 -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: DSC00041.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 347040 bytes Desc: not av

Re: [MBZ] a truck for wonko

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I love that bodystyle Toyota. I love the 617 engine I hate that the guy that built it is a yutz... He's got some money tied up in gauges though. He'd drive it anywhere, but theres no exhaust? -Curt Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:52:56 -0500 From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey
> A neighbor has 3-phase to run his machine shop tools, which he somehow > creates by running a 3 phase motor and tapping off of it. It's called a rotary converter. Think of it as a rotating transformer. The motor is manually spun to get it turning then power is applied to one phase. It'll spin

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im fixing to go out and take a pic of the broken piece, will post it in a minute Jim Cathey wrote: >> ... or even try JB weld on it > > Don't bother. JB Weld is fine stuff, but it's just glue. > The engine's torque is not going to be held by glue. > > -- Jim > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey
> ... or even try JB weld on it Don't bother. JB Weld is fine stuff, but it's just glue. The engine's torque is not going to be held by glue. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used part

[MBZ] The most honest seller on eBay

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1976-mercedes-benz-300d-classic_W0QQitemZ130247753660QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 25mpg... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] Flash point - was: Oblivious

2008-08-23 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:10:29 -0700, Robert wrote: > Don typed: > > "What is the flash point of diesel? > > Ok, got it -- *Diesel varies between 126°F and 204°F." > > Holy crapI have to worry about that daily then on my way > to the old nuke plant while I drive through Hades. I

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD Stater interment

2008-08-23 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:57:56 -0500, George wrote: > Sometimes when I try to start my 300SD it does nothing, not > even a click. When it happens If I try a few times it will > start. At first I was convinced that is was the ignition > switch because I never hear a click ( would think

[MBZ] 190D tranny out, now I need a torque converter

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well, got the tranny out of the 190D finally, but in the process one of the tabs on the TC broke. Or shall I say, a small piece of it. Thinking it might still work, or even try JB weld on it, but I REALLY dont want to have to do this job twice, so I would rather put one on that is not broken.

Re: [MBZ] a truck for wonko

2008-08-23 Thread Allan Streib
Toyota trucks from that era are rust buckets. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://ok

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Allan Streib
My garage has two separate 220V 30A outlets. The prior owner had a welder and air compressor that both took 220. A neighbor has 3-phase to run his machine shop tools, which he somehow creates by running a 3 phase motor and tapping off of it. Allan -- 1983 300D _

Re: [MBZ] Tires for 300D 2.5

2008-08-23 Thread OK Don
I ended up with locally supplied Kuhmo Solus KR21 tires - total cost for 4, all taxes, etc. was $308. On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 10:40 AM, larry turner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Around $50ea. +$10 -$5 or so --- > the usual adders are there - S&H - > > - Original Message - > From: "Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: > Me three. When I do it I want 220v out in the garage. Thats only maybe 10 > feet from the house. When I do it, I want to put 200A service panel in the garage, on the wall it shares with the house. I'll put all the 240v loads (water heater and well pump in basement, kitchen

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: > Someday when I have big money I'll turn my 1 car into a 2 1/2 car (which will > take up all the available width) and get something like this. I'm impressed > with how inexpensive that is... > > http://www.americanautomotiveequipment.com/2-Post-Lifts-p/tp7a-d.htm Like Andy

Re: [MBZ] 190 progress

2008-08-23 Thread Rob
Windows are in A-1 order now. Needed 2 window motors driver/pass rear. The radio continues to play itself. I suspect the on/off switch is not powering off completely. Every switch on the console is dirty. Guess it's just driving the bugs out from here on in. May run a battery shutoff switch under

Re: [MBZ] a truck for wonko

2008-08-23 Thread Robert Rentfro
I like the fix-a-hole-by-welding-a-license-plate-there-fix in the one picture. Sweet. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 8:53 AM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] a truck for wonk

[MBZ] a truck for wonko

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Original Message Subject:83 Toyota Diesel Truck with Mercedes engine - $1500 (Fort Worth) Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:45:24 UT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for mor

Re: [MBZ] Tires for 300D 2.5

2008-08-23 Thread larry turner
Around $50ea. +$10 -$5 or so --- the usual adders are there - S&H - - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 6:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tires for 300D 2.5 > How much are the Kumhos I know those a

[MBZ] O.T. Strange PHX CL Ad

2008-08-23 Thread Robert Rentfro
A unique way to make a point. http://flagstaff.craigslist.org/for/801664521.html Bob R ___ 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 delive

Re: [MBZ] List settings?

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, nothing has changed. Jim Cathey wrote: > Has the list changed recently such that you don't see your > own postings? I no longer do, but evidence suggests that > they are getting through. Or is it something my ISP might > have done? There have been no changes within this house, > I'm using t

Re: [MBZ] Sorry to see this

2008-08-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So THAT explains it Wonko the Sane wrote: > I am way more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than I am to die due to > an unanchored battery. I am only alive today due to a helmet (catastrophic > 65 mph motorcycle crash 7/4/76) but yet still don't grab my Shoei helmet > unless I am riding out

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
In the stuff I've been looking at the 220v is usually a little less expensive or I can get the seller to move a little on the price. For instance: I was looking for a compressor from Harbor Freight. They didn't have the 110v unit, the 220v was like $10 cheaper anyway and the sales lady offered to

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Tom Hargrave
220V equipment is not necessarily less expensive. It's only less expensive if its more efficient and the $$$ saved more than offsets the additional cost, which is rarely the case in a home garage. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Ahh, my welder is 110v I should have said. I don't have any 220v out in the garage right now. I should though, everything is a little less expensive if you can use 220v, welder, compressor, etc. -Curt --- On Sat, 8/23/08, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey
> When I do that I want a subpanel in the garage with at least 3 30a > circuits so I can run the welder (which requires a 20a) through its > complete duty cycle without tripping a breaker. The usual 220V welder plug is something like a 30A small version of a clothes drier plug. 10-gauge (30A) w

[MBZ] Lifts

2008-08-23 Thread Rich Thomas
Call them up and ask? Keep an eye on craigslist for lifts -- a guy I know ended up buying an old one, chain drive, very strong from a gas station going out of business and getting torn down for something, for $500. Rented a trailer and dragged it over to his place, got his son and someone else

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Trampas
You do not want the cable across floor. You want the clear floor version. Trust me the first time your cart, transmission jack, etc gets stuck on the bump on floor you will wish you paid extra for clear floor version. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROT

Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126

2008-08-23 Thread Trampas
I am not sure but I would love to do it myself. My 420SEL has a worn out camshaft and really needs a new head. I do have a OM617 with automatic but would love a manual OM617 turbo in the car. I wonder if Kaleb has the parts... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
As a practical matter, can someone 1) compute how much shipping would cost, and 2) outline the cost and steps needed to get it into the garage and installed (let alone the electrical hook up)? On Sat, Aug 23, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Someday when I have big mon

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Me three. When I do it I want 220v out in the garage. Thats only maybe 10 feet from the house. When I do that I want a subpanel in the garage with at least 3 30a circuits so I can run the welder (which requires a 20a) through its complete duty cycle without tripping a breaker. Right now if the w

Re: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
My 240D is the same way, the battery in it was held down by gravity and the one I put in it is exactly the same. When I did the 190D I bought a physically larger battery than it had (I dunno what the old one was, 1000cca? The new is the same rating but physically larger) and it wouldn't fit the

Re: [MBZ] Ignition Key will not turn

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I forget which car but one of my MBs needed both. Got a new cylinder and about a month later it was sticking again, got a new lock and all was well. The moral of the story is if you replace the cylinder and need the lock its because you ALSO needed the lock, the cylinder was probably bad... -Cur

Re: [MBZ] Oblivious

2008-08-23 Thread OK Don
Yes - MGA came with two 6 volt batteries behind the seats. I wleed in a bracket to hold one 12 volt battery on the passenger side where one of the original batteries had been. On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 9:37 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does the MGA (I lust after one) have two 6-vo

Re: [MBZ] Things that go clunk when you stop

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Someday when I have big money I'll turn my 1 car into a 2 1/2 car (which will take up all the available width) and get something like this. I'm impressed with how inexpensive that is... -Curt Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:17:40 -0400 From: Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Things t

Re: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is....

2008-08-23 Thread Curt Raymond
HA! You've just got the wrong car, tis a very simple repair on a 240D... -Curt Message: 14 Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:46:32 -0500 From: Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Biggest PIA simple 123 repair is To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/pl

Re: [MBZ] List settings?

2008-08-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Jim, I continue to see my own posts-yours as well. FWIW Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey

[MBZ] List settings?

2008-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Has the list changed recently such that you don't see your own postings? I no longer do, but evidence suggests that they are getting through. Or is it something my ISP might have done? There have been no changes within this house, I'm using the same old OSX 10.2.8 stock mailer. My ISP's a bit r

Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126

2008-08-23 Thread Jim Cathey
> Will the W123 / or the W126 280SE manual tranny linkages work? 280Se > manuals > I believe are available here. Not sure 123 stuff would work without fabrication. The 280SE version ought to work just fine. Mercedes is pretty good that way. The 126 speedometer is electronic, your 617 arrangeme

Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126

2008-08-23 Thread Peter Merle
Will the W123 / or the W126 280SE manual tranny linkages work? 280Se manuals I believe are available here. PEter 2008/8/23 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Peter Merle wrote: > > How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to > fit > > into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not

Re: [MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126

2008-08-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Merle wrote: > How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit > into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD > only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I > was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. I

[MBZ] Om617 fitting into W126

2008-08-23 Thread Peter Merle
How difficult will it be to get a manual tranny Om617 ( non -turbo ) to fit into a W126 ? Here in SA we did not get the 300SD 's and furthur the 300SD only came in auto tranny. I have a spare OM617 non turbo and gearbox thay I was thinking of fitting into a 280SE body. Peter __