Re: [MBZ] anybody in St. Lous that can pickup a hood for me?

2009-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Was going to try and get up there this weekend, but may just try to do it next weekend, in which case I would probably be up there on Monday anyway when they are open. Fmiser wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I know Tommy is up there, but he is out of town I believe. Anybody around there

Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo - LUBRICATION

2009-03-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
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[MBZ] OT: Re: Wolf Stoves

2009-03-20 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
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Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo - LUBRICATION

2009-03-20 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm probably wrong but it is my understanding that things can't be lubricated. Can, and have been. I had a 'shrieker' that responded well to lubricating the bearing in the head. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] wolf stoves,

2009-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Wifey found a nice dual convection oven Dacor floor model for a very good price on Craigslist, that thing is awesome. Cooks about 25% more quickly in convection mode, excellent results. I think the food tastes better too! --R Loren Faeth wrote: True, re: gas comm. stoves. OTOH, an

Re: [MBZ] part number query

2009-03-20 Thread Rusty Cullens
it fits all fuel injected 6 cylinder cars from 1963 to 1971 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 6:49 PM Subject: [MBZ] part number

Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo - LUBRICATION

2009-03-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] OT: moss

2009-03-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:09:17 -0800 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: You take samples according to the kits direction. Send it off and in 2 to 4 weeks get a print out back. For pH? Some test strips of the right sort ought to be able to do that, instantly. He's actually talking

[MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls

2009-03-20 Thread LarryT
Hi Gang - Have a 78 240D W123 and the Backup lights stopped working - the bulbs and fuse are good. Where is the switch? I assume the gearshift mechanism operates it? Once I get under the car it'll probably become clear, but if someone can offer some guidance before I start looking around

[MBZ] Good Mechanic in Denver (West Side)

2009-03-20 Thread Bill Hynes
Peter Frederick asks: Does anybody know of a good independent (or a responsive dealer) in the area (Denver) Peter, the service from any of the three dealers in Denver is, at best, incompetent and expensive. There are three or four independents around town, BUT, I would not let any but one

Re: [MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls

2009-03-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] OT: moss

2009-03-20 Thread OK Don
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Re: [MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls

2009-03-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:05:18 -0400 LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Gang - Have a 78 240D W123 and the Backup lights stopped working - the bulbs and fuse are good. Where is the switch? I assume the gearshift mechanism operates it? Once I get under the car it'll probably become

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-20 Thread MG
Interesting ideas. I wonder what they would do around here if someone were to do that. Manfred Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:38:36 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war Yea, same thing I was going to say. Here, folks put

Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

2009-03-20 Thread MG
Yup that's the baby except in stainless and with the full ovens on the bottom not just a cook top. Manfred Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 22:10:21 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war

Re: [MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls

2009-03-20 Thread LarryT
Yes - Neutral Start switch - Auto Trans. Thx - - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 5:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls On Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:05:18 -0400 LarryT

Re: [MBZ] Jittery W123 speedo - LUBRICATION

2009-03-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Was it jittery at low speeds as well, Jim? I don't remember, actually. But you can lube them, and except on a 107 (which mine was) they're fairly easy to get out so it couldn't hurt. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls

2009-03-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Have a 78 240D W123 and the Backup lights stopped working Automatic? Neutral safety switch, on the side of the tranny. Not all that fun to get to, and usually quite messy once you do. I repaired mine, but I was prepared to replace it if necessary.

[MBZ] PT-658

2009-03-20 Thread RELNGSON
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Re: [MBZ] wolf stoves,

2009-03-20 Thread LWB250
Uh, you've got that backwards. Propane has a much higher BTU content than natural gas, so if anything, it will burn hotter. Dan Date: Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:15:16 -0700? From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net? Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT banned lite, Better not get hurt in war? To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls

2009-03-20 Thread LarryT
Thanks Jim - It's a Automatic Floor shift - I didn't mention it but the park/neutral lockout is giving minor problems also (bumping the shift lever makes it work) and since the BU lights and AntiStart switch are inter-related/together, I am hoping the switch has loosened and will only require

Re: [MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls

2009-03-20 Thread Fmiser
Jim Cathey wrote: Stickshift? On the side of the shift mechanism up top, probably. If it's anything like my 115. On both of my W123s its visible (and nominally accessible) with the shifter boot and console deck removed. Positioned at the end of the shaft that slides left/right when in

Re: [MBZ] PT-658

2009-03-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:35:19 EDT relng...@aol.com wrote: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7693407296698216570ei=3mPQSMCOIKO6gAPcgsC Quite a story! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] wolf stoves,

2009-03-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
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Re: [MBZ] wolf stoves,

2009-03-20 Thread LWB250
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Re: [MBZ] PT-658

2009-03-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
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[MBZ] an idea -- and perhaps a stupid one (me being me)

2009-03-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
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Re: [MBZ] Backup Light Sw Help Pls

2009-03-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
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[MBZ] truck for wacko

2009-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/64-Chevy-1-ton-truck-hoist-Mercedes-diesel-automatic_W0QQitemZ260380784669QQihZ016QQcategoryZ63741QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL x2, 85

Re: [MBZ] PT-658

2009-03-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:13:11 -0500 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: The sailor in me loved it. I'm not a sailor, but I liked it, too. When I was on active duty in the Air Force stationed at Tyndall AFB, Panama City, Florida, we had two PT-type boats at the base (which was bordered on

Re: [MBZ] an idea -- and perhaps a stupid one (me being me)

2009-03-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 20 Mar 2009 23:37:34 -0500 Wonko the Sane don.b...@gmail.com wrote: What if I presented myself to the old guy ... and offered him a deal: I work free for him for two weeks, doing whatever he wants me to do to help him out IF he will teach me a few tricks: (1) basic welding, (2) basic

Re: [MBZ] truck for wacko

2009-03-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
I'm gonna be watching that auction -- but it appears someone was renting the paint sprayer and wanted to get his money's worth by spraying everything (including the motor). About an hour from me. 2009/3/21 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net

Re: [MBZ] truck for wacko

2009-03-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:05:05 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/64-Chevy-1-ton-truck-hoist-Mercedes-diesel-automatic_W0QQitemZ260380784669QQihZ016QQcategoryZ63741QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Correctionville, IA 102 miles from Jefferson.

Re: [MBZ] an idea -- and perhaps a stupid one (me being me)

2009-03-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
Nope. I am his serf for two weeks. The bring in your 240D would have to be his suggestion. I am more thinking that I will be doing wet sanding for 80 hours. I simply want to apprentice for two weeks then return to my day job, but pick up the equivalent of what the local community college used to

Re: [MBZ] truck for wacko

2009-03-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
http://correctionville.govoffice2.com/ Ain't never been there, they tell me it's nice. [Few will understand that.] On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 12:26 AM, Craig McCluskey diese...@cnsp.com wrote: On Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:05:05 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Lousy Gmail

2009-03-20 Thread Ed Booher
On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 1:44 PM, Glenn Brown gmb010...@gmail.com wrote: What's goin' on with the lousy Gmail? Something changed on their end over the weekend, as clicking my saved Gmail favorite, it went to a blank site/page. In order to go to my Gmail inbox, I've gotta' do a search for