Re: [MBZ] OT: audio equipment question

2008-09-02 Thread Luther
You need a 4:1 balun to convert from the balanced 300 ohm at your receiver to the unbalanced 75 ohm RG59 cable coax. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (278,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (181 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D

Re: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts?

2008-09-02 Thread Tony Wirtel
From: Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] OM603 flywheel - how many bolts? To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 specifically a 603 in an '87 300TD, although I don't think that matters. Thanks! Chris

Re: [MBZ] upcoming auction goodies

2008-09-02 Thread MG
I would think it would be too slow and maybe a bit loud. Try looking for Kai trucks. Small 4x4 with cab most have AC and some with dump bed. They do have righthand drive though. Not legal on the road but should be very nice for hunting. Manfred Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 21:05:07 -0700 From:

Re: [MBZ] OT More Freecycle Weirdness

2008-09-02 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] W123 instrument cluster questions in 1983 300TD

2008-09-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Actually, in the process of RR ing the cluster I managed to blow (and replace) two different fuses. Turns out there are at least two good reason they tell you to disconnect the battery. On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 10:03 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You simply got lucky. Joking

Re: [MBZ] Another carfax request

2008-09-02 Thread Gary Thompson
Report Run Date: 2008-09-02 10:45:50.998 EDT The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. VIN: 4T1BF32K93U052517 Year: 2003 Make: Toyota Model: Camry LE / SE / XLE Style/Body: Sedan 4D Class: Mid Range Car - Standard

Re: [MBZ] 190D status

2008-09-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I've finally started on the ball joint replacement. We'll see if the Harbor Freight press kit can be coerced to do the job... I jacked up the car under the wishbone (so I don't need to compress the spring) and removed the wheel. I got several of the steering knuckle bolts broken loose and

Re: [MBZ] 190D status

2008-09-02 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] 190D status

2008-09-02 Thread Peter Frederick
They are gas charged, and if yours is actually moving easily (as opposed to the rod moving in the now loose mount!) it's bad. Should be nearly at full extension as the car is sitting, usually requires only a small amount of compression to put the bolts into the steering knuckle. If you can

[MBZ] OT Volvo

2008-09-02 Thread Donald Snook
I took my new acquisition, a 1990 Volvo 240DL, on a trip this weekend. We drove to Springfield, Missouri. It was about a 650 mile trip and I got 26.2 MPG driving 70-75. The car performed perfectly. I have noticed that if I use 87 octane, I get some pinging. I put 89 in and it cleared right

[MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
A few years ago Beckmann Technologies would rebuild a W123 CC amp for around $99, IIRC. Now they want $480. :(( Does anyone know who rebuilds these for $125 or less? Don't try to encourage me to do this myself because I am the original eletrical klutz and my learning curve actually leans

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, First google got me this : http://gdl-online.com/price1.html Try googling cruise control amp rebuild and you'll find more Chuck On Sep 2, 2008, at 8:45 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: A few years ago Beckmann Technologies would rebuild a W123 CC amp for around $99, IIRC.

Re: [MBZ] OT More Freecycle Weirdness

2008-09-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 10:39 PM, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They're called Doggles. Here's the link to the web site. http://www.doggles.com/ I have heard of these being worn (sounds wrong---applied?) to protect not against dirt/bugs/etc. but against loss of an eye in a fight,

Re: [MBZ] upcoming auction goodies

2008-09-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 5:57 AM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Try looking for Kai trucks. Small 4x4 with cab most have AC and some with dump bed. They do have righthand drive though. Not legal on the road but should be very nice for hunting. That would be Kei---not a brand but a Japanese

Re: [MBZ] 240D hood coat #5

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah after letting the thing dry my earlier fears were pretty much unfounded. What I thought was contamination turned out to be texture caused by the roller which layed down nicely. I did end up with more orange peel than I'm happy with, I think caused mostly by the garage being hot and the mix

Re: [MBZ] 240D hood coat #5

2008-09-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Curt, I'm curious, what are you using to do the sanding? IIRC the original 50-dollar-paint-job guy said that on his Corvair the sander or buffer, I forget which, made a big difference, so he was glad that he had a good one (which didn't count towards the $50, of course). Alex

[MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
So I've gotten tired of explaining to people that the 240D just needs a little work to get on the road. Interestingly some people consider a replacement hood more than a little work. So now I'm restoring a fine Mercedes automobile. Which, as I've explained to my wife, is totally legit, I'm

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo

2008-09-02 Thread Tyler Backman
You shouldn't get any pinging on 87 unless there's something wrong (carboned up? wrong temp spark plugs? advanced timing?). I've never had pinging issues running 87 in my Volvos, even on turbo models (at stock boost anyways). Sincerely, Tyler William H Backman 1987 190D Turbo Biodiesel On

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks, but they are still pricey - $245 + core charge. On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 11:54 AM, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew, First google got me this : http://gdl-online.com/price1.html Try googling cruise control amp rebuild and you'll find more Chuck On Sep

[MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Started out the labor day holiday by finishing up the tranny install on the 190D. Got it buttoned up, dropped the pan, no crap in the pan, it looked great. New filter, filled it up with fluid, engine running, lots of leakage from the front area. CRAP front seal. On a fluke though I would

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread R A Bennell
Wow! Congrats on your son. Hope all goes well. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 12:08 PM To: Banned List m; mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to

Re: [MBZ] 240D hood coat #5

2008-09-02 Thread R A Bennell
Line your paint tray with aluminum foil and then throw it out each time rather than cleaning the tray. Keeps it cleaner and costs less than cleaning it. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiersaffordably

2008-09-02 Thread Rusty Cullens
I'll sell ya one for $199.00. Fairly decent price I think. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 2:06 PM

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 8:45 AM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few years ago Beckmann Technologies would rebuild a W123 CC amp for around $99, IIRC. Now they want $480. :(( Does anyone know who rebuilds these for $125 or less? Don't try to encourage me to do this myself

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread R A Bennell
Isn't it interesting how things have changed? I recall, reading as a child, or young person, old Popular Mechanics magazines that my father had around. The period after WWII was such that people did most everything for themselves. Those magazines were full of plans, usually detailed enough that

[MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Memory check-center vents on a 79 240D are for fresh air and AC-not heat? TIA. 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 ___

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
That is how a '77 240D is. On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 2:13 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Memory check-center vents on a 79 240D are for fresh air and AC-not heat? TIA. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD).

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Thanks Don_ I am sure my 79 was that way too-my Indy was wondering after he fixed the heat control know why no heat in center vents-this confirms my aging memory. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
The MB CC guy in TN; wha'sis name? The MBCA guy. 'Got a 123 CC amp from 'im several years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 11:45 AM Subject: [MBZ] Source to

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
Congratulations on the son! 'Hope he's doing well by now. Good luck with him, Mom and the 140. How's Mom? Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Banned List m [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02,

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread dave walton
Wife works in NICU for last 20+ years. It's amazing how screwed up kids can be when they first come out and how a week later they are perfectly normal. Best of luck. Also possibly a blown head gasket on the 140 at the oil chamber in front of the #1 cylinder. It's a known weak spot. Your symptoms

Re: [MBZ] upcoming auction goodies

2008-09-02 Thread MG
Why of course it is. Been a while since I have looked at them. My memory ain't as good as it used to was. Manfred Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 09:01:07 -0700 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] upcoming auction goodies On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 5:57 AM, MG [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-02 Thread R A Bennell
Don't know about 79 but that is the way it is in my 76. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 1:14 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] 240D vents Memory check-center vents

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
My wife has very little appreciation of this whole project. Now as I'm nearing the point where the thing will actually be on the road (still horribly ugly but on the road) I'm actually getting pretty excited. Repainting the whole car still scares the crap out of me but if we take it a panel at

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo

2008-09-02 Thread Donald Snook
Tyler wrote: You shouldn't get any pinging on 87 unless there's something wrong (carboned up? wrong temp spark plugs? advanced timing?). I've never had pinging issues running 87 in my Volvos, even on turbo models (at stock boost anyways). That is what I thought. But, the owners manual

[MBZ] Volvo

2008-09-02 Thread Jerry Herrman
I also get pinging on my 91 volvo 240 even on slight uphill pulls. If I agree that it should not ping, what specific steps do I take to find out and then remedy the problem? Jerry 82 240D (Now sold)I ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

[MBZ] Source for 123 cruise control

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
Rusty, of course. Wilton ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Volvo

2008-09-02 Thread R A Bennell
No idea how it might apply to this situation but I had an 86 Suburban that pinged unless I ran midgrade fuel - until I changed out the valve seals. After a bit of running it was happy with the regular fuel and had more power and made better mileage. Maybe the oil being burned contributed to the

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
You can do it! Don't give up! Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition My wife has very

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread Kevin Kraly
Bummer on the W201, bummer on the W140, CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your son! Please keep us posted on his condition. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Scott Ritchey
We did things ourselves mainly because we had to, then. But it is fun too and gave satisfaction while producing self-reliant people. I guess I enjoy this list because (political views notwithstanding) most of the folks here are not afraid pick up a wrench and do what needs to be done. I am

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: So I get back to hospital. Things progress. At 9:53 my first son Spencer is born, 5lb 14 oz. Labor went fine (on labor day), no problems there. That is quite a story. Congratulations on your son. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Since we are writing about babies, I can

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
I am sure that your wife is overjoyed that her ovarian health is now cached forever on the Internet. On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 4:16 PM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since we are writing about babies, I can tell you all about our situation. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Rich Thomas
You needed to practice more on the deed, clearly you weren't doing it right or enough or something. That said, my SIL had twins with some drugs, they were looking for a girl to go with the 2 boys, got 2 more boys... --R Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: So I get back to hospital. Things

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Wilton, You talking about George Murphy? Chuck On Sep 2, 2008, at 1:04 PM, Wilton Strickland wrote: The MB CC guy in TN; wha'sis name? The MBCA guy. 'Got a 123 CC amp from 'im several years ago. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread R A Bennell
So long as we are talking about babies, I can announce that my firstborn son began had his first day of school today - on his Master's Degree in Architecture! There is hope that he may one day be able to support himself! Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] memory

2008-09-02 Thread Bill R
Why of course it is. Been a while since I have looked at them. My memory ain't as good as it used to was. Manfred Mine isn't either; but then again, it never was. BillR ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise controlamplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yeah, I think that's it. 'Got a 123 CC amp from 'im 7 or 8 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 5:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
And my first born, a little blonde girl, will be 51 day-after tomorrow. Time goes too fast. Wilton - Original Message - From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 6:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How my day went from

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
I could have dated her in high school -- if you'd let a high school senior date an 8th grader. (Doubtful -- but back then you'd not have known what a trustworthy gentleman I am.) D. On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 5:15 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And my first born, a little blonde

[MBZ] Truck for sale

2008-09-02 Thread Donald Snook
I have a friend with a 2001 Ford F-150. It has the 5.4 V8 and it is a 4WD. It only has 73,000 miles. Nice truck. One owner. I don't many people are looking for V8 4WD trucks, but I think he will sell it cheaper than the books. Not mine. Donald H. Snook 1990 240DL 137K

[MBZ] The MB CC guy in TN

2008-09-02 Thread Glenn Brown
I've informed/warned others on the list about this gentleman previously as he sold me an ACC PB unit I didn't need. Go elsewhere! G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-02 Thread Donald Snook
Lt Don wrote: I am sure that your wife is overjoyed that her ovarian health is now cached forever on the Internet. Yea, I thought about that. Mostly, it just helped for me to write about it. Not really something you talk about it. So, I thought I would send it to people I barely know.

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-02 Thread Rick Knoble
Lt Don wrote: I am sure that your wife is overjoyed that her ovarian health is now cached forever on the Internet. Yea, I thought about that. Mostly, it just helped for me to write about it. Not really something you talk about it. So, I thought I would send it to people I barely know.

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread Rick Knoble
Congratulations on your newborn. I am sure your son will be a picture of perfect health in a few short days. Your MB may be a different story... Remember what the important things are. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo

2008-09-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: the owners manual recommended at 91 and said 87 was the minimum. Perhaps it has a knock sensor that detunes it for 87 octane and the sensor is dead? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Redghost
But Randy, you will survive the coming apocalypse and he will be found mummified in a corner. He is betting that the world will go on ticking along as he knows it and does not need to know how to do anything since he can purchase it all ready made. WE know that is not the true case, and

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
However -- Mercedes is archived and Banned isn't. Why do you think there is a Banned? On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 6:39 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lt Don wrote: I am sure that your wife is overjoyed that her ovarian health is now cached forever on the Internet. Yea, I thought

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: The MB CC guy in TN; wha'sis name? The MBCA guy. 'Got a 123 CC amp from 'im several years ago. Would that be George Murphy? http://www.mbca.org/pages/tech/MBCA_Troubleshooting_cruise_cont.htm Or maybe George Murphy? http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0614278/

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
You are my inspiration Wilton. A week ago last Sunday I was sitting at the kitchen table waiting for my wife to get ready to go to breakfast when I felt my back start to spasm. It got so bad it started bending me in half and I fell right out of the chair onto the floor. When I hit the floor I

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
Having been married twice (#2 is definitely the last one -- not out of disgust for marriage, but out of love) and rearing two daughters, here is my advice to you. Buy her a Smart of her choice at the first fiscal opportunity -- with the caveat that she will henceforth leave you and your projects

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
Just think -- this is as limber as you will ever be. What are you, 30? :-) Wait until you get to be my age, and then (later) Wilton's age!!! For me, the morning muscle stretch involves brushing my teeth. D. On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 7:09 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A week ago

[MBZ] OT Hanna

2008-09-02 Thread Rich Thomas
Hey y'all, looks like Hanna is coming to visit my house on Friday, coming ashore right overhead if the models are to be believed. I am but a coupla miles from the coast, on the marsh, about 8-10ft above sea level and lots of trees around. Ugh. Pretty place except for that pesky aspect.

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo

2008-09-02 Thread Allan Streib
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That is what I thought. But, the owners manual recommended at 91 and said 87 was the minimum. Sometimes european cars quote the research octane number (RON) which is a bit higher than the equivalant number here in the USA. IIRC, 91 RON is regular 87

Re: [MBZ] OT Hanna

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
If you want to really get away from it, come to Iowa. On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 7:17 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey y'all, looks like Hanna is coming to visit my house on Friday, coming ashore right overhead if the models are to be believed. I am but a coupla miles from the

Re: [MBZ] Volvo

2008-09-02 Thread Peter Frederick
It has a knock sensor -- should set a trouble code if it's not working (at least the turbo's have a knock sensor, anyway). Will never knock, but running with the ignition retarded murders milage. One thing to check is the distributor shaft seal. If you have the engine with the distributor

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 9

2008-09-02 Thread Dan Weeks
On Sep 2, 2008, at 6:13 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (2) the new Americans (the Asians, Mexicans, and the few natives still willing to work) revolt and tell all the freeloaders where to get off. This country was built by hard-working immigrants--most of our forefathers, grandfathers,

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread Peter Frederick
What a day! Glad your son is doing fine, they are very scary at that age, so tiny! If you are lucky, the turbo died on the W140 and is making lots of oil smoke -- this particular symptom got one of the guys on the Mercedesshop group a W140 cheap. Smoked like crazy (fogged things out) but

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
I'm sure you're still a trustworthy gentleman, and no disrespect to you is meant, but not if my daughter were the one in the 8th grade. (What - 14!!?? You're right - doubtful. No, not even doubful.) Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Hanna

2008-09-02 Thread Peter Frederick
Nothing like a hurricane with a personal vendetta Don't know what to tell, except that if it cranks up to a 3, I'd personally find someone to visit in central Georgia or further west Peter On Sep 2, 2008, at 7:17 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Hey y'all, looks like Hanna is coming to

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
If she was 14 in the 8th grade then it might have been more probable than you think -- I graduated high school at age 17, and would have been 16 at Senior Prom time. Actually, one of my favorite high school memories was a 14 year old (8th grader) I met my senior year (16) at a high school science

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Wonko the Sane
Correction -- the younger sister of my best friend's girlfriend. On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 7:52 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: She was the younger sister to my best friend. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ http://don.homelinux.net/%7Edon/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade

Re: [MBZ] 240D hood coat #5

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
To get started I used a 1/4 sheet orbital sander. Now that the body work is done I've been doing a quick pass with 400 grit to rough up the surface and knock off any contaminants. I need a sheet of 600, the 400 is too rough for the last two coats. Hopefully my wife will be able to get to the

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
I've got a history of back issues, inherited through my folks... First time it took out I was 18... If I stretch it regularly (like everyday) and take the glucosamine every day its good. If I don't Apparently not everybody responds to glucosamine, apparently I'm lucky on that one...

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Congrats! Hope Regina, Spencer and the 190D are doing OK by now... -MMM- ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Having been married once-for 38 1/2 years and counting, that sounds like wise advice to me. In fact now my SO has abandoned her Forester for the 300D 2.5t. This gives me license to fill the empty slot in the driveway. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K

Re: [MBZ] OT Hanna

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
Bring'em up here; I'll drive'em a few days for ya. But, on the other hand, we may get some of it, too, but I doubt it'll flood here. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 8:17

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread Wilton Strickland
Oh, yeah, you're right, she was 13 in 8th grade. No doubt whatsover, now. BTW, I graduated at 17, also; 18 a month later. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 8:52 PM

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad,

2008-09-02 Thread Rick Knoble
However -- Mercedes is archived and Banned isn't. Why do you think there is a Banned? I know Mercedes is archived. I did a Google search for something or other and turned up a post by Hendrik. I was not aware that was one of the reasons for banned. Kaleb mentioned the was a debate on

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Theres an F150 for sale near here that I need to stop and look at. Its marked at $4500 which seems really low for a new body style F150 although I forget when they changed to the current sloppey hood kind of style. I seem to recall it being marked as an '01 although I wouldn't bet on that.

Re: [MBZ] Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
She's surprisingly adaptable and will be happy with whatever she's provided to drive. Getting the Smart I think would be a real good move because I've provided her with wheels for the last 8 years or so. I think she'd be pleased to buy her own car for once. I think she'll be happy with the

[MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-02 Thread Curt Raymond
Did I mention fixing the starter in my pickup the other day? My wife and I had gone for a motorcycle ride which lasted until the bike quit (out of electricity) about 2 miles from home. We walked home and got the pickup and trailer. When I started the pickup I got a horrible grinding sound from

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2008-09-02 Thread R A Bennell
97 was the first of the sloping hood design. Prior to that it was quite boxy. The 97 style ran pretty much unchanged through 03 and then there was a change in 04. I believe there is another change coming for 09. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Source to rebuild W123 cruise control amplifiers affordably

2008-09-02 Thread Jim Cathey
I used to charge $40, but the warrantee sucked. I don't do it anymore since I got the day job back. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] memory

2008-09-02 Thread MG
I hope I can still do at least half of what Wilton can do when or should I say if I get that old. However going by my performance I'll probably be a drooling idiot. Hay! I heard that 'Going to?'. BTW before I forget again congrats to Kaleb on your son and best wishes for his health. Manfred

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-02 Thread OK Don
Talked to Rusty this morning - Bosch remanufactured injectors are $44 each - ordered them instead of taking the old ones to be rebuilt. Sounded like a bargain to me --- On Mon, Sep 1, 2008 at 11:15 AM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Also -- we called all three shops - the price is the same for

Re: [MBZ] 240D vents

2008-09-02 Thread OK Don
That's how every MB I've owned, from the '70 220D to the '92 300D have worked. I think I see a pattern here --- Memory check-center vents on a 79 240D are for fresh air and AC-not heat? -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread OK Don
Wow - what a day! Hope Mom and son are still OK -- our best to all of you. (Forget the cars for a day or tow - they'll still be there). -- 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] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to

2008-09-02 Thread OK Don
I suspect that you could get three car seats across the back of a 126 -- and the long wheelbase version would make it easier to get to the middle seat. Hope that congratulations are in order in a few months, but not TOO many congrats! About freaking out - you should, every time you have kids -

Re: [MBZ] How my day went from good, to bad, to good, to bad, to really bad, to really really bad, to nightmare

2008-09-02 Thread Frederick W Moir
Kaleb and family Congrats on the new arrival! Excellant news. Hope the next 20 years are a breeze. 190D converter screw loose. That is my loose screw! I Knew there was something that I'd forgotten to tell you. Mea culpa. Kindest regards to all. Fred Moir Lynn MA. At 02:08 PM 9/2/2008, you

Re: [MBZ] Best fix ever

2008-09-02 Thread OK Don
My first bike ('62 BMW R69S) had a magneto for ignition - didn't know if the battery was good till you needed the head light -- kind of like a Diesel MB, except that you can't kick start the MB. On Tue, Sep 2, 2008 at 8:40 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did I mention fixing the

[MBZ] OT - drilling for oil, was: Its a matter of definition

2008-09-02 Thread OK Don
I wonder why we think that drilling in our backyards to going to make a difference in oil costs. We import crude, refine it, then export it. The crude comes from everywhere (most of it from Canada - I thought they at least don't hate us, if they don't like us). We still export a significant

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 9

2008-09-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Weeks wrote: This country was built by hard-working immigrants--most of our forefathers, grandfathers, or great-grandfathers. I think it will be redeemed by the current generation of hard-working immigrants and their children. Nope. Their children are picking up the worst of our

Re: [MBZ] Truck for sale

2008-09-02 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Theres an F150 for sale near here that I need to stop and look at. Its marked at $4500 which seems really low for a new body style F150 You can buy a new one for under $10K. Dealers are DESPARATE to move these gas guzzlers. Allan -- 1983 300D

[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2008-09-02 Thread Tom Hargrave
Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 2:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **