Re: [MBZ] OT 83 CHEV VAN 6.2 DIESEL

Dan Weeks wrote: I've got a shot at an 83 Chevy Full-size conversion van with 93k on it for $550. Has bed, closet, cooler What are the issues with these rigs? 1983? I'd say the fuel consumption if it's got a three speed, and the tranny if it's got a THM700R4. Seems like the recommendation b

Re: [MBZ] Lipodiesel

Loren. Trust someone to find a green solution! Make room!, make room! Hey! This cold medicine is better that I thought! Fred Moir Lynn MA At 12:04 AM 12/25/2008, you wrote: chicken fat prices went out of sight last summer as soy prices went out of sight. Some BioD plants switched to chicken fa

Re: [MBZ] OT 83 CHEV VAN 6.2 DIESEL

Put a real diesel fuel filter/water separator on it, and carry a spare of the oem fuel filter. Plugged filter = no fuel injection. You can get a used Roosamaster filter separator off a JD 4020 at Colfax tractor parts. At 11:06 PM 12/24/2008, you wrote: I've got a shot at an 83 Chevy Full-size

Re: [MBZ] OT 83 CHEV VAN 6.2 DIESEL

yea, they are pretty reliable. Sometimes the ips go out, but are cheap to replace. Thats a super deal if its not a POS Dan Weeks wrote: I've got a shot at an 83 Chevy Full-size conversion van with 93k on it for $550. Has bed, closet, cooler What are the issues with these rigs? My Vanagon We

Re: [MBZ] License Plate Frames

Yeah, those Ohio "boys" may have done most of their thinking in Ohio, but they had to come to NC to make it work. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Wonko the Sane" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 12:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] License Plate Frames > Nort

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2 1/2 down, 6 1/2 to go

Thanks I'll look for the stuff and give it a try. For something I had never tried prior to a year ago I can't imagine cooking without a Dutch Oven at this point. BillR -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond

[MBZ] OT: Computer died

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

Mitch, and celebrants all. Try a power supply. A poor p/s has condemned more motherboards than seems reasonable to me. Usually reads correct voltage, but is flaky because the rise time of the 5v is too slow to init the motherboard or the 'voltage made good' signal is too slow to keep the power

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

> Anybody think it's worth my time to swap in a > different ATX power supply? Stupid thing was working fine four hours ago. > > Mitch. I am betting on the power supply being bad. Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

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[MBZ] OT, Computer died (2nd attempt)

Sending this from my yahoo account because I didn't receive the first message I sent to the group. Merry Christmas to me. My 2004 eMachine refuses to boot. The led "pilot light" on the MB is glowing. The CMOS battery is good. When I unplug it and plug it back in, the CPU fan spins for a second

Re: [MBZ] OT, Computer died (2nd attempt)

Mitch. Cocensus is:- Replace the power supply Have a Happy. Fred Moir At 11:15 AM 12/25/2008, you wrote: Sending this from my yahoo account because I didn't receive the first message I sent to the group. Merry Christmas to me. My 2004 eMachine refuses to boot. The led "pilot light" on the MB

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

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Re: [MBZ] OT, Computer died (2nd attempt)

Fred >From your typing you're looking weller. Hope you're a weller feller. Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2008 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

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Re: [MBZ] OT, Computer died (2nd attempt)

Did you REPLACE THE FUSES? --R Frederick W Moir wrote: Mitch. Cocensus is:- Replace the power supply Have a Happy. Fred Moir At 11:15 AM 12/25/2008, you wrote: Sending this from my yahoo account because I didn't receive the first message I sent to the group. Merry Christmas to me. My 2004 e

Re: [MBZ] OT: breadmaking - was 2 1/2 down, 6 1/2 to go

The yeast packets had that recipe on it, I have it saved somewhere though have not made it for awhile. I recall it was very yummy though, hard to eat just one! --R Mitch Haley wrote: One fun thing to do is take your regular bread recipe, roll the dough out flat, pour some melted butter on

Re: [MBZ] OT, Computer died (2nd attempt)

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[MBZ] FIRST FLIGHT FOR WHITEKNIGHTTWO

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[MBZ] Pelican blocking traffic

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Re: [MBZ] plates

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Re: [MBZ] plates

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Re: [MBZ] plates

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Re: [MBZ] plates

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[MBZ] Fed Clears GMAC Plan To Become A Bank

Just what we all need right now. "I question the timing" http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/24/AR2008122401848.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] plates

Until you get more governors and politicians involved in their manufacture, there could be a shortage. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: So what is the thinking behind a one license plate law? On Wed, Dec 24, 2008 at 12:27 PM, OK Don wrote: ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] License Plate Frames

Here in SC apparently there is a problem with those folks http://gobacktoohio.com/ --R Wilton Strickland wrote: Yeah, those Ohio "boys" may have done most of their thinking in Ohio, but they had to come to NC to make it work. Wilton ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] plates

In addition to the Plate Frame Law, Arizona recently went to flat plates as opposed to embossed and probably cheaper to make. Less complicated for the governors and politicians, too Chuck On Dec 25, 2008, at 11:21 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: Until you get more governors and politicians involved

[MBZ] OT Just the thing for you northerners

I might rethink the arrangement of that motive power relative to the rider's important elements though. http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/12/rocket_powered_sled.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.ok

Re: [MBZ] OT CHEV 6.2 L DIESEL VAN

Thanks, all, for the responses. Still interetested in any additional thoughts. On Dec 25, 2008, at 12:30 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: 1983? I'd say the fuel consumption if it's got a three speed, and the tranny if it's got a THM700R4. Seems like the recommendation back then was t

Re: [MBZ] Fed Clears GMAC Plan To Become A Bank

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Re: [MBZ] OT Just the thing for you northerners

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Re: [MBZ] plates

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[MBZ] 83 6.2 van

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Re: [MBZ] OT Memory.

I don't remember any chips that I was looking for. Are you sure it was me? Manfred Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:24:30 -0500 From: Frederick W Moir Subject: [MBZ] OT Memory. Manfred. Are still with us? Need an addy. to send chips to. Fred Moir Lyn MA ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings

Santa left an automotive multimeter under the tree for the cars. Had to have a fiddle with the duty cycle on the TE and early indications are that the O2 sensor is wonky. Hendrik who would like to wish everyone a happy non-denominational recreation period E M wrote: So what did everyone buy t

Re: [MBZ] Great Video (about cars)

Wow I like it, which reminds me that the local GM operation is gonna build a 4 banger here, starting in 2010 or something. Just what Oz needs, another compact 4 cylinder car to choose from. Not like we don't already have a couple of hundred models on the market to tickle your fancy. Personally I

Re: [MBZ] OT, Computer died (2nd attempt)

I'd say the glowplugs are shot, perhaps running M1 in there would help for those cold starts. Make sure your earth is good. Don't forget to check the timing chain stretch. Hendrik Rich Thomas wrote: Did you REPLACE THE FUSES? --R ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] 83 6.2 van

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Re: [MBZ] Router help

Well maybe not the FCC but how about the guys in Armed Forces communications. Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:26:20 -0600 From: "OK Don" I wonder if the FCC cares what she does in Iraq? Some of our 802.11? stuff is not legal in parts of Europe for example - not sure whose rules apply in Iraq. _

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer died

Well no wonder! Serves you right taking all the fun away from the little ones! I let mine do it themselves. Without the knife of course. Damie at 3 has a great time! Course through no fault of my own, my laptop decided to go crazy this morning. Just got it back to some semblance of stability a

Re: [MBZ] OT CHEV 6.2 L DIESEL VAN

I have had an 82 van with 6.2 and still have a 95 that I put a 6.5 into. I like the 6.5 better as it has a bit more power. Both have a 700R4 and had to have each one rebuilt. The guy who did the work knows the tricks so both have gone over 100Kmi. I would probably still like a 5 speed standard

Re: [MBZ] plates

I like what they did in Florida a few years ago. Made it mandatory to sell you a new plate even if the old one was perfectly ledgable, at an increased cost of course over just renewing the tag. I forget now if it is every 5 or 7 years. Manfred Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:48:11 -0500 From: "an

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings

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Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to it

I am seeing 49.7%, according to the good book a reading of 50% indicates an O2 fault. However I did not disconnect the regeneration valve but I doubt that it would have much bearing on things. Hendrik E M wrote: What are you seeing on the meter for the O2 ? Ed 300E 2008/12/25 Hendrik & Fay

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to it

Several things can give you a steady, unchanging reading of 50% -- dead sensor, dead heater (so that you don't have any reading at idle) or a connection between sensor and computer. Check the connector under the front right carpet first -- a leak of some sort, or even a spilled soda can cau

Re: [MBZ] OT CHEV 6.2 L DIESEL VAN

> Dan wrote: > Thanks, all, for the responses. Still interetested in any > additional thoughts. My gasoline '85 Suburban got about 200,000 on it's first 700R4 transmission. They don't have a super strong 4th gear by default. A good rebuild can make 4th gear suitable for towing. The deep first, ov

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to it

I think I need to get me one of these meters. What is a good one, where to get etc? Peter Frederick wrote: Several things can give you a steady, unchanging reading of 50% -- dead sensor, dead heater (so that you don't have any reading at idle) or a connection between sensor and computer. Ch

[MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

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Re: [MBZ] Fed Clears GMAC Plan To Become A Bank

jabba wrote: > it's always the right time for free money! that ain't free money. We all be payin' for it. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to it

The MB manual gives a diagnostic flow chart to follow before declaring the sensor as dead. When I get a chance I'll have a look at it. Got to get the air con in the 230E working so I can put the TE in the shed and give it some loving. The subframe bushes need doing and at the moment I am leaning

Re: [MBZ] Pelican blocking traffic

Very true - I've only seen pelicans at the lake. On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 2:27 PM, wrote: > Something seldom seen in Oklahoma > > Incident:Location:info as of:12/25/2008 12:19:03 PM > > ADDITIONAL DETAILS > > 12:01PM 1039 TO WEST LA A/C ETA 10 MIN,REQ FOR OFCR TO STAND BY WHILE THEY > GET THERE

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to it

Ebay has plenty of them, any good electrical stuff seller like Radio Shack. Mine cost about $AU 80. Mine also has a temp tester. Hendrik Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I think I need to get me one of these meters. What is a good one, where to get etc? ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

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Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

Craig wrote: > A picture of the manse this evening ... Is that what New Mexico looks like? Snow? What part of New Mexico is that? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archi

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

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Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

On Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:35:24 -0600 "Wonko the Sane" wrote: > Who shovels your driveway. He quit halfway thru the job. Yeah, it's really hard to get good help these days! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

On Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:36:17 -0600 "Mountain Man" wrote: > Craig wrote: > > A picture of the manse this evening ... > > Is that what New Mexico looks like? > Snow? > What part of New Mexico is that? > mao Yup, that's what New Mexico looks like. It's Los Alamos, at 7400'. Craig __

Re: [MBZ] OT Memory.

Kaleb, Manfred. Obviously I'm confused, all that cough syrup y'know. Somebody responded to my free offer of some Power Edge server memory and there my memory falls apart. Manfred, I'm sorry that I thought that you were the respondent. Unknown respondent, last call, or:- Kaleb, If you want the m

Re: [MBZ] OT Memory.

I think somebody said they wanted it, but if they dont want it, I will take it. Let me know. Frederick W Moir wrote: Kaleb, Manfred. Obviously I'm confused, all that cough syrup y'know. Somebody responded to my free offer of some Power Edge server memory and there my memory falls apart. Man

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

On Thu, 25 Dec 2008 21:51:53 -0600 "Wonko the Sane" wrote: > Uh ... it does snow in New Mexico. Regularly. It isn't quite Boone, but > it isn't Miami, either. Fourteen inches of the stuff a week-and-a-half ago (on the 15th), seven more this past Monday, and a couple last night and today. One-to-

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings

We "bought" the 190DT a vacuum amplifier (thanks Kaleb), new pulling struts for the rear suspension, and a citric acid flush/new MB coolant + distilled water. Afterwards it made the 735 mile trip from the Los Angeles area to southern Oregon cruising at 85-90mph the whole way, while still

Re: [MBZ] Seasons Greetings is over, back to it

Don't think the family wants to be cruising in a car without A/C in the middle of an Oz summer, yeah I know way beck when AC was a luxury but we where tough and could stand a bit of heat. Cars designed for no AC at all have vastly better ventilation systems. One intended for AC but with it def

Re: [MBZ] Rear License plate backing

2008/12/24 Tom Savage > Peter Merle wrote: > >> Here in S .Africa one got a Chrome ( Stainless Steel ? ) backing plate , >> very much the same as the front one thats on the EPC. I'l try and find out >> what the part number is. >> PEter >> > > I've never seen a euro 123s with a rear bracket, and t

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas to all from New Mexico

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Re: [MBZ] plates

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