[MBZ] 124 window wiring question

2010-01-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Hey gang, I need to bench-test a suspect 124 rear power window motor and also check the wiring to/from the switch, and I can't remember how they're supposed to work. Is this the one where the motor is powered with +12V on one wire and -12V on the other, and reversing the polarity changes the direc

Re: [MBZ] Norman Ware

2010-01-06 Thread OK Don
Our town is named for Abner Norman --- On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 9:32 AM, WILTON wrote: > I have a friend whose last name is Norman; wonder if he or his family was > involved. ;<)) > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" < > richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> > To: "

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread Curt Raymond
Like "will fit" ones? Can somebody point me to one? All I found was a used one... At idle it doesn't seem to leak at all, I played with it a little today after changing the oil. I wonder if it was leaking at the bottom tube and my moving it resealed it... -Curt Date: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:08:41

Re: [MBZ] OT - Mustang reunion story

2010-01-06 Thread OK Don
I can still see the video at the asb.tv address (IE8), but it looks like you found the same video on the Gray Eagles site. On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: > On Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:35:40 -0600 OK Don wrote: > > > http://www.asb.tv/videos/view.php?v=1bf99434&br=500 > > What

Re: [MBZ] Norman Ware

2010-01-06 Thread Mountain Man
Did the Reatta have the 3.8 engine? I remember wanting to own a Reatta many years ago. 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 change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] Your tax dollars at work

2010-01-06 Thread Jim Arnott
Better examples http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DA31FD9EFF1BF0BA There's a Lockheed version too, but it's just another boat Jim (biased. Former GD engineer) On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:11 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN- ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Thanks for sharing. Unfortuna

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
John, I doubt they are going to have to replace the door to fix it, worse case only the door skin Most likely they will be about to pull the dent out just fine and repaint it. John Robbins wrote: On 1/6/2010 9:41 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in P

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I would get several estimates before going to see their adjuster. John Robbins wrote: Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car

Re: [MBZ] Instrument Cluster Question

2010-01-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I am sure the rear end is different as well so your speedo will not read correct. Joe Sasser wrote: Will the cluster from an 126 SDL function no problem in a 126 SD? I changed the rims from 14" bundt to 15" manhole cover, and the speeds are off. Also, the tach/oil gauges and odometer haven't

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender ?

2010-01-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats good to know, because thats probably what I am going to end up doing. Wonder how much wear that guy had on the #1 cylinder walls. Donald Snook wrote: Howard wrote: "My knowledge, and experience, of MB's is fairly limited - can someone explain what a 'Rodbender' is ? I've seen the term u

Re: [MBZ] Winter Tire Review

2010-01-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so your tires are $300, and your car is worth $200. Donald Snook wrote: Wonko wrote: "I'm definitely upside down (cost) for tire/car with the 300E." I'm not quite that bad off on my car. I got the tires used (but they had 9/32 inch of tread on them) mounted on BMW 17 inch wheels for only $

Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone?

2010-01-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The ad was in the original post to this thread. David Hemsley wrote: Is it for sale? Where is it? What is the price? Dave H... Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 02:37:12 -0600 From: fmi...@gmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone? Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 1983

Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone?

2010-01-06 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Better be quick before it rusts away. Hendrik Mitch Haley wrote: David Hemsley wrote: Pictures I don't want/can't afford this for myself. A friend I have wants one. From the original post: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1538897933.html ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread Rolf
Tell me about it. I got the ebay kit a few years back and totally regret it. -Rolf On 01/06/2010 06:15 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: i'd gamble on cheap in this case. i wuoldn't in others. for example, deep discount ball joints just couldn't possibly interest me. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Rolf

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread Gary Hurst
i'd gamble on cheap in this case. i wuoldn't in others. for example, deep discount ball joints just couldn't possibly interest me. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 6:11 PM, Rolf wrote: > A can of beans and some JB weld would do the trick too, I cant imagine the > "cheap aftermarket parts" being any wors

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread Rolf
A can of beans and some JB weld would do the trick too, I cant imagine the "cheap aftermarket parts" being any worse or better. -Rolf On 01/06/2010 05:55 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: yeah, i know. i can't comment on that, but just that i can't dismiss cheap aftermarket parts as readily as i'd like b

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, i know. i can't comment on that, but just that i can't dismiss cheap aftermarket parts as readily as i'd like based on my huco experiences. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 5:53 PM, John Robbins wrote: > We're talking about an oil separator Gary not exactly any high voltage > or moving parts h

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
We're talking about an oil separator Gary not exactly any high voltage or moving parts here. On 1/6/2010 4:43 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: there is some cheap aftermarket stuff that just works great and offers legitimate value. and then there is cheap aftermarket that is just junk. __

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread Gary Hurst
you guys familiar with "huco"? they are these inexpensive ignition control modules that i have used on cars that didn't justify spending bosch money on or i didn't really know that the module was the answer but suspected it was. work like a charm and cost like 40 bucks. made in germany too! the

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
On 1/6/2010 3:50 PM, Rolf wrote: There are aftermarkets on ebay for $20-30. I mean its not OEM but would do the trick. What he said and they'll probably work better! John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux

2010-01-06 Thread Rolf
There are aftermarkets on ebay for $20-30. I mean its not OEM but would do the trick. -Rolf Curt Raymond wrote: 616, '83 240D -Curt Date: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:57:50 -0500 From: Rolf To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil separator part deux Message-ID: <4b43d1fe.7040...@winmutt

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread WILTON
Yep, typical misleading BS. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 3:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New CL claim On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: but but but you cut it as you go along, or

Re: [MBZ] Instrument Cluster Question

2010-01-06 Thread WILTON
Right size tires for WHAT on his 15" pancake wheels? My 91 126 has 15" pancake wheels, and they have the right size tires for them and the car; I'd bet there's significant difference between circumference of my tires and whatever was on his 14" bundts. What size tires were on the bundts; what

Re: [MBZ] your dent

2010-01-06 Thread pm7088
Your comment about letting your own company's adjuster decide what the repair cost is before the body shop sees it can be bad because what the company does when the shop calls to tell them that it will cost more, the answer is "If you want any more business from us, you will accept our price."

Re: [MBZ] your dent

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
On 1/6/2010 2:38 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: Look, you are going about this bass-ackwards. If you have chosen a body shop that can do the job that you require, get an estimate from them FIRST This is why I was asking!! ;) The only problem is the body shop I want to use is two hours away (the s

Re: [MBZ] your dent

2010-01-06 Thread RELNGSON
> ..BIG SNIP..BTW, I don't want to be "made rich", I was just > curious about the used door thing.  The nearest dealer is two hours away, > and I really don't want to fool with getting the car there and back for the > body work > Look, you are going about this bass-ackwards. If

Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???"

2010-01-06 Thread LarryT
Thanks for the laugh Don - ;-) LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: "Donald Snook" Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 3:01 PM To: Subject: Re: [MBZ] "Give him a sedagive???" Larry

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > but but but you cut it as you go along, or get people to give you wood! >  Like fryer oil, just stop at a meskin restaurant and drain the fryer into > your tank, or pick up a few branches or pallets alongside the road. > > Maybe it should be 250

Re: [MBZ] 1980 123 seat

2010-01-06 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have the seat cover for $161.00 seat bottom and $182.00 seat back, the seat pad is $84.00 and the seat frame is $246.00. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: "Douglas" To: "M

Re: [MBZ] Instrument Cluster Question

2010-01-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 6:14 AM, Joe Sasser wrote: > > Will the cluster from an 126 SDL function no problem in a 126 SD? I don't know for sure, but I'd suspect not. A lot changed in '86 for the W126. > I changed the rims from 14" bundt to 15" manhole cover, and the speeds are > off. Shouldn't

Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone?

2010-01-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 12:37 AM, Fmiser wrote: >> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: >>     1983 Mercedes G-Wagen 280GE > >> Engine turns over freely but is in non running condition due >> to a bad fuel pump. > > Drop a 617.95 in there. > I think we had this conversation before (about replacing M110 en

Re: [MBZ] Norman Ware

2010-01-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 7:32 AM, WILTON wrote: > I have a friend whose last name is Norman; wonder if he or his family was > involved.  ;<)) I thought of Norm from the old sitcom "Cheers" (George Wendt's character). If he had a Mercedes, the seats could probably use some repadding. Alex ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey parts boys -- Cad lights

2010-01-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Rich, Sounds like you should provide input on the NHTSA website, and get the ball rolling for a recall... http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednes

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread WILTON
I got used door, and LF fender, after deer hit, prepared them myself, body shop painted them, 'replaced 'em myself, they look new. I was far from getting rich, but I did have some ins. money left. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wedn

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread WILTON
I did for driver's door on my 91 126 'bout 14 years ago. Wilton - Original Message - From: "John Robbins" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 10:36 AM Subject: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to thro

Re: [MBZ] Norman Ware

2010-01-06 Thread WILTON
I have a friend whose last name is Norman; wonder if he or his family was involved. ;<)) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] Norman Ware The exterior is has some flawless in th

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender ?

2010-01-06 Thread Redghost
Rod bender refers to the later OM603.xx engine used in the 1990-95 diesel w126 and w140 of the SD class. The rods would fail and lead to ovaling of cylinders. clay On Jan 6, 2010, at 12:59 AM, Howard Fulford wrote: Hi All Happy New Year My knowledge, and experience, of MB's is fairly l

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender - thanks

2010-01-06 Thread Howard Fulford
Donald Thanks for that clear explanation ! Howard Fulford ___ 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 change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Your tax dollars at work

2010-01-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Thanks for sharing. Unfortunately the cost for the first one has exceeded $500 million, not $55 million, and projections for future hull costs aren't going to be anywhere close to original plans. When I was off shore on the West Coast, early 90's, there's a location from which mysterious vessels

Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone?

2010-01-06 Thread Mitch Haley
David Hemsley wrote: Pictures I don't want/can't afford this for myself. A friend I have wants one. From the original post: http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/1538897933.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Maybe he meant a face cord? 420 miles per cord is stll pretty bad, still 5-10 pounds per mile. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives h

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
You are daring enough to run biodiesel with these temps? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 6, 2010, at 12:33 PM, "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310" wrote: Ernest, I'm not running biodiesel, and I think that my car takes too long to get up to temp (about 3-4 minutes of driving, ambien

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Correction to the below, I was mis-remembering. Milli-volt method is what I was thinking about for adjusting IP timing. Here is a link to the thread with much better explanations than mine: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=152389 21-odd pages of reading, fun if you have the

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Ernest, I'm not running biodiesel, and I think that my car takes too long to get up to temp (about 3-4 minutes of driving, ambient temp ~28 deg F). I suspect there is no problem with your car if others are seeing similar behavior on biodiesel. Worth checking the oil cooler thermostat but I don't

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread Peter Hertzing
I had someone with Progresssive plow into the side of one of my limos at an intresection on a motorcycle. I was fairly pleased with Progressive - but on the flip side thier adjuster had never touched a limo before, so they just did what my body guy reccomeneded - which even i thought was a little

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread Dieselhead
The anecdotal evidence is that progressive is not likely to pay for a proper repair, even with a used door, or bondo. Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my b

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread Peter Hertzing
I second that. About 5 years ago a shelf broke in my garage at about 4 in the morning and a large tool box slid into the front fender of wife.gov's 96 Volvo 850. Left the perfect imprint of the tool box. I ordered a new fender - which showed up looking pretty bad. Body guy fixed the old fender

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey parts boys -- Cad lights

2010-01-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, yeah, that too. I guess time and GM adhesive don't mix. The local Cad dlr says $156.48 EACH PLUS TAX which is about what the on-line place will do delivered, no-tax. I pinged him to see if he would match that price full up and get them to me quicker. --R Gary Hurst wrote: it's the

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Really pisses me off how these lowlifes won't do the damn job that they are getting paid to do. And when u complain they give u attitude. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 6, 2010, at 11:31 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Long time ago {40+ years}, I used to work at a body shop to pay tuition. Hard

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey parts boys -- Cad lights

2010-01-06 Thread Gary Hurst
it's the general, man. piece of crap is a lifestyle. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > Well, yeah. I have a call into the Cad dlr, a Chev dealer doesn't seem to > have a parts guy working today. Maybe I can leverage that price (whatev

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread Dieselhead
Here is a pretty cpmprehensive how to handbook: http://www.scribd.com/doc/22477468/biogas-gasifyer Bibliography, with Nunnikhoven's address at the bottom: http://www.gengas.nu/byggbes/67.shtml ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to w

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread pm7088
Long time ago {40+ years}, I used to work at a body shop to pay tuition. Hard to believe how bad 'new' parts were when they came in, full of dent and dings due to shipping. Door skins were amongst the worse. They had to be prepped prior to painting. Much of the door hardware would have to be R&R

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey parts boys -- Cad lights

2010-01-06 Thread Rich Thomas
Well, yeah. I have a call into the Cad dlr, a Chev dealer doesn't seem to have a parts guy working today. Maybe I can leverage that price (whatever it is) against them, see what they will do. It pisses me off though that the part was crap to begin with, bad adhesive or something, it appears

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
On 1/6/2010 10:20 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: A GOOD body shop would not put a bunch of bondo on your door. BTW, the factory uses such leveling components during their production also. The problem if finding a good shop! Yep, they just don't slop it on as thick as this dent ;) That all b

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread pm7088
-- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:50:12 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] New CL claim So the net efficiency of a coal/steam/turbine electric plant is...

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread pm7088
A GOOD body shop would not put a bunch of bondo on your door. BTW, the factory uses such leveling components during their production also. That all being said, what concerns me in these issues is that the tin knocker will invertiblely use a torch to shrink the stretched metal.. This burns the

[MBZ] 1980 123 seat

2010-01-06 Thread Douglas
I need to get my seat redone and went to okiebenz.com but didn't see anything there. Need the cover and frame (seat bottom) and pad. Want to get them as cheap as I can. Douglas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Maybe he meant a face cord? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 4:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New CL claim Rich Thomas wrote: > diesel/biodi

Re: [MBZ] glowing in the cold

2010-01-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Tim, Curt is several steps ahead of both of us... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Tim C. Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 4:01 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] glowing in the cold Maybe you cou

[MBZ] The age of steam

2010-01-06 Thread Jim Cathey
Seems like if you could use a 95% efficient boiler (they have them for home heating, so why not?) a steam engine could be very efficient, compared to about 30% for internal combustion. Been too long since thermogoddamics, but it's not that easy to win against the house. That 95% means that onl

Re: [MBZ] After ActionReport -'87 300TDaccessorybelttensionerreplacement

2010-01-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Thanks for that info, I'll be doing the job eventually, as soon as climate change turns around again... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 3:28 PM To: Mercedes Dis

Re: [MBZ] glowing in the cold

2010-01-06 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I like it, may try it. Supposedly Wal-Mart has electric heaters for $9 right now, I'll have to take a look to see if they're suitable... Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, January 0

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey parts boys -- Cad lights

2010-01-06 Thread Gary Hurst
see haley above On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 10:04 AM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > So here is the breakdown for one headlamp assembly (though I only need the > lenses, I need to buy the whole deal) > Part ShippingTotal > > $130.19 > > > > $28.64 > > > > $158.83 >

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread Mitch Haley
John Robbins wrote: BTW, I don't want to be "made rich", I was just curious about the used door thing. The nearest dealer is two hours away, and I really don't want to fool with getting the car there and back for the body work. I'm amazed at what little beating a body shop is willing to do o

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread Rich Thomas
I had a door fixed on the 98 Cad last summer. I went to the claim place, they gave me a couple of body shops, went to one that jerked me around, went to another that said they would do it for the price. I think I got a check from the adjuster for whatever amount, held on to it. Went to get t

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread Mitch Haley
pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Reciprocating steam engines are quoted at 12% efficiency. Steam turbines approach 40%. So the net efficiency of a coal/steam/turbine electric plant is? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
On 1/6/2010 9:41 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in Plymouth Rock? There is a fist sized dent... it wasn't some little itty bitty rock. Need a new door? Was the one on the car 'new'? You expectations are too high, you are supposed to be 'made whole',

Re: [MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread pm7088
How big was this rock? Did it have a name as in Plymouth Rock? Need a new door? Was the one on the car 'new'? You expectations are too high, you are supposed to be 'made whole', not rich -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "John Robbins" To: "Mercedes

[MBZ] CDI Got "stoned" -- Insurance Question

2010-01-06 Thread John Robbins
Some stupid kids decided it would be fun to throw rocks at my CDI... So now there is a fist sized dent in the door, and some gouges inside the dent. Kids got away before my brother (who was borrowing the car) could catch them. So now I get to make a comprehensive claim! Yay! *rolls eyes* Th

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread pm7088
Reciprocating steam engines are quoted at 12% efficiency. Steam turbines approach 40%. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 10:08:28 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender ?

2010-01-06 Thread WILTON
'90 350SD/SDL (126) also "rodbender." Wilton - Original Message - From: "Donald Snook" To: Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 9:13 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rodbender ? Howard wrote: "My knowledge, and experience, of MB's is fairly limited - can someone explain what a 'Rodbender' is ?

Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone?

2010-01-06 Thread David Hemsley
Pictures I don't want/can't afford this for myself. A friend I have wants one. Dave H... > Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:05:14 -0500 > From: m...@voyager.net > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone? > > David Hemsley wrote: > > Is it for sale? Where is it? What is the pri

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender ?

2010-01-06 Thread Allan Streib
On Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:13 -0600, "Donald Snook" wrote: > Regardless of its nomenclature, the 3.5 diesel engine is the rodbender - even > if the > car is called a 300SD in the 140 Chassis. Don't get that confused with > the 126 300SD. That was a fantastic engine and a great car. http://louisvil

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread Mitch Haley
John Reames wrote: How (in)efficient are external combustion engines (not necessarily big old baldwin ones...) ? Seems like if you could use a 95% efficient boiler (they have them for home heating, so why not?) a steam engine could be very efficient, compared to about 30% for internal combust

Re: [MBZ] OT Hey parts boys -- Cad lights

2010-01-06 Thread Rich Thomas
So here is the breakdown for one headlamp assembly (though I only need the lenses, I need to buy the whole deal) Part ShippingTotal $130.19 $28.64 $158.83 $30 shipping for one part? They maybe weigh 3 lb, probably fit into a postal service flat rate box. --R G

Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone?

2010-01-06 Thread Mitch Haley
David Hemsley wrote: Is it for sale? Where is it? What is the price? Yes. Tulsa. "Reasonable Offer". ___ 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 change

[MBZ] Norman Ware

2010-01-06 Thread Rich Thomas
The exterior is has some flawless in the paint job but I am not selling as new paint. The interior is norman ware for her age and mileage. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1538990870.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.o

[MBZ] Interested applicants

2010-01-06 Thread Rich Thomas
call for a generic Benz http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1539169669.html --R ___ 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 change delivery options go t

[MBZ] Instrument Cluster Question

2010-01-06 Thread Joe Sasser
Will the cluster from an 126 SDL function no problem in a 126 SD? I changed the rims from 14" bundt to 15" manhole cover, and the speeds are off. Also, the tach/oil gauges and odometer haven't worked in years. Also, an updated steering wheel. A bit tired of this old one. Thanks, and a Very New

Re: [MBZ] Where's Marshall?

2010-01-06 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/general-mercedes-benz/1350060-r-i-p-dr-marshall-booth.html .. On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 1:44 AM, Dr. Brian Carey wrote: > I used to read many of Marshal's posts. > I don't see him anymore. What happened to my friend? > Brian Carey > __

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender ?

2010-01-06 Thread Donald Snook
Howard wrote: "My knowledge, and experience, of MB's is fairly limited - can someone explain what a 'Rodbender' is ? I've seen the term used often on here, and I know it's re: a particular engine - someone educate me further!" I don't know if someone else has already answered this but, the term

Re: [MBZ] Winter Tire Review

2010-01-06 Thread Donald Snook
Wonko wrote: "I'm definitely upside down (cost) for tire/car with the 300E." I'm not quite that bad off on my car. I got the tires used (but they had 9/32 inch of tread on them) mounted on BMW 17 inch wheels for only $300. I thought that was a great deal because the tires are nearly $200 each i

Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone?

2010-01-06 Thread David Hemsley
Is it for sale? Where is it? What is the price? Dave H... > Date: Wed, 6 Jan 2010 02:37:12 -0600 > From: fmi...@gmail.com > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone? > > > Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > 1983 Mercedes G-Wagen 280GE > > > Engine turns over freely but is

[MBZ] Where's Marshall?

2010-01-06 Thread Dr. Brian Carey
I used to read many of Marshal's posts. I don't see him anymore. What happened to my friend? Brian Carey ___ 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 change d

Re: [MBZ] Fuel delivery valve job

2010-01-06 Thread John Reames
They also torque to approx 50Nm as well. Each bore is an independent component (as compared to being integrated into the IP body), made of steel (not aluminium), so they can take a little abuse. Iirc, that style of pump was used in some 84's and 85's. (I can check my 85 300D tonight) Th

Re: [MBZ] New CL claim

2010-01-06 Thread John Reames
How (in)efficient are external combustion engines (not necessarily big old baldwin ones...) ? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 5, 2010, at 19:40, Curt Raymond wrote: Right now around here you could pick up enough wood along the road to dr

[MBZ] Rodbender ?

2010-01-06 Thread Howard Fulford
Hi All Happy New Year My knowledge, and experience, of MB's is fairly limited - can someone explain what a 'Rodbender' is ? I've seen the term used often on here, and I know it's re: a particular engine - someone educate me further ! Howard Bath England '93 1.8 190E 5-speed manual, 166153

Re: [MBZ] g wagon anyone?

2010-01-06 Thread Fmiser
> Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > 1983 Mercedes G-Wagen 280GE > Engine turns over freely but is in non running condition due > to a bad fuel pump. Drop a 617.95 in there. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com