Re: [MBZ] Ozone from small motors

2010-01-11 Thread archer
Can someone tell me if a capacitor across the leads to the brushes of a small electric motor will reduce or eliminate ozone production by the sparking of the brushes? -- Yes. Think: old-fashioned automotive points condenser.

[MBZ] Quacking duck

2010-01-11 Thread archer
Compaq laptop, WinXP, started quacking with a metallic sort of quack. Tracked it down to an individuals submission to a Yahoogroups discussion list that I downloaded. The message is now sitting on the Inbox screen in Outlook Express unopened. If the message is highlighted it starts quacking.

Re: [MBZ] Quacking duck

2010-01-11 Thread Dieselhead
Delete and empty is a good start at least. THat should take care of it unless it somehow infected more already. Compaq laptop, WinXP, started quacking with a metallic sort of quack. Tracked it down to an individuals submission to a Yahoogroups discussion list that I downloaded. The message

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: Do any of you guys use that Powerservice diesel supplement, either the stuff in the white bottle for winter, or the Diesel Kleen in the grey bottle? Does it really help increase MPG and better running? Or is it a waste of money? I used to use it in my old 123 diesel and I think

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread drcscruggs
I will have to put in my 2 cents though it is not worth much. I get to assist the local medical with care of the USCG servicemen and women. I can honestly say that they seem to get some pretty bright recruits. I have yet to think one of them was retarded. I have seen some who I can say were

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I have not been using it during this cold spell and I did not run into any jelling problems. OK Don wrote: I use the stuff in the white bottle in the hopes of keeping the fuel from gelling in the cold, since we don't get #1 fuel here. I've never had fuel gell, so maybe it works??? On

[MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Rich Thomas
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S (Gaston, S.C.) Date: 2010-01-10, 1:54PM EST Reply to: sale-7qa2u-1546109...@craigslist.org

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Quacking duck

2010-01-11 Thread Jim Cathey
I hate microsoft's shoddily-designed virus conduitware. Try turning off the Outhouse preview pane, then deleting it normally. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Ozone from small motors

2010-01-11 Thread Jim Cathey
It is 6amps, 5speed, with solid state control via a sensor on a spinning metal plate on the shaft. Would you have any idea what value of mfd would be good to try first? Not really. With a solid-state driver too much is usually something you want to avoid, since it could damage the driver.

[MBZ] W123 seat belt alarm sounding repeatedly

2010-01-11 Thread Allan Streib
Starting yesterday my seat belt alarm is sounding multiple times in succession. My seat belt is buckled. It did this for about five minutes, buzzing, stopping, then a few seconds later buzzing again. The seat belt lamp would illuminate at the same time, and the tach also seemed to go from

Re: [MBZ] OT: Economics (was Sulfur good?)

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Redghost wrote: I fully believe as Heinlein did in that story. If you serve, you were willing to put your life on the line, so you deserve the rights and privileges. I think it also should entail all the socialist goodies such as health care, pensions, education, and any other goodies to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
Gary. as long as the american people continue to capitulate to tyranny How would you suggest that we resist, if not with the Hardees rejects? Fred Moir Lynn MA ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Quacking duck

2010-01-11 Thread archer
Thanks. Got an email to the group from the lady who sent the quacking submission to everyone on the discussion list: Oh my, sounds pretty serious, Gerry. I'm so glad you brought this to my attention. It sounds a lot like the infamous Deviant Drake Virus.

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: I have, over the years, converted every side post to top post. The side post just isn't rugged enough. I borrowed my Dad's nova once, after both of my cars died. So, of course, his stranded me when one of the side terminals fell out of the battery with the cable still

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
i suggest you simply refuse them any request. give the gov nothing easily. they cannot have your drugs. they cannot have your guns. they can only have your money after the hardest time. keep your kids as far as you can away from them. take back your public schools. put jesus back into your

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread pm7088
If it's so nasty here, why do you stay? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 11:48:17 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
Gary. I can't argue with that. I too think we have many useless legislators whose only loyalty is to the thing that pays best. Still, that is our fault for giving them a license to steal in the form of an elected office,then sending them to that most corrupt of American cities, the one on the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
pm7...@comcast.net wrote: If it's so nasty here, why do you stay? In my case, because it's MY country, and I'm not letting the criminals who silently overthrew the Republic run me out. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alles. (German word!) I too love this country, warts and all! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/11/2010 12:07 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: pm7...@comcast.net wrote: If it's so nasty here, why do you stay? In my case, because it's MY country, and I'm not letting the criminals who silently overthrew the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
repeatedly asked and answered. this is just as much my country to try to make into a land of liberty as it is your country to try to turn into a totalitarian cesspool. the fact that you are winning does not require or compel me to quit. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 12:02 PM, pm7...@comcast.net

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
it would just be such a boon for the homeland security imperialist crowd if we just went away, huh? On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 12:07 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: pm7...@comcast.net wrote: If it's so nasty here, why do you stay? In my case, because it's MY country, and I'm not

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
be careful for what you say or peter might ask for your expulsion too On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.netwrote: Gary. I can't argue with that. I too think we have many useless legislators whose only loyalty is to the thing that pays best. Still, that is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
Gary. He may ask, but. ...out of my cold dead hand... Fred Moir Lynn MA On 1/11/2010 12:29 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: be careful for what you say or peter might ask for your expulsion too ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
i hate those carbs On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S (Gaston, S.C.) Date: 2010-01-10, 1:54PM EST Reply to:

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-11 Thread R A Bennell
So, do you ever wonder if you should stop driving cars before they fall apart? You are lucky the Honda incident did not kill you and some poor guy in the oncoming lane. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Mitch

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Frederick W Moir wrote: Gary. He may ask, but. ...out of my cold dead hand... Since we're treading down this path, I'm gonna post the list of sample chapters from the novel Absolved here. It's a 'future history', taking a retrospective look at a civil war that hasn't happened yet. He

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i hate those carbs Ohh, I somehow missed that it wasn't a 280SE. Mitch. ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
R A Bennell wrote: So, do you ever wonder if you should stop driving cars before they fall apart? You are lucky the Honda incident did not kill you and some poor guy in the oncoming lane. The car had been repainted before I bought it, and AFAIK at the time it was rust-free. I'd owned it a

Re: [MBZ] Ozone from small motors

2010-01-11 Thread archer
- Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ozone from small motors It is 6amps, 5speed, with solid state control via a sensor on a spinning metal plate on

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Holley 4 barrel man. --R Gary Hurst wrote: i hate those carbs On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S (Gaston, S.C.) Date: 2010-01-10,

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
twin zenith 2 barrel? On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 1:26 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Holley 4 barrel man. --R Gary Hurst wrote: i hate those carbs On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: 1976

Re: [MBZ] OT: Military as welfare.

2010-01-11 Thread Frederick W Moir
All. I get tired of the military always getting a bad rep. The poor sods in the military have always had to clean up the failures of politics. (Business by other means) My last words on the subject. (Do I hear cheering?) If you don't understand my point of view, please read:- Tommy by Rudyard

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Come on man, a Holley 4bbl retrofit with a mild blower in there to excite things a bit. maybe a $750 car in half decent shape, do a little rot rodding on it, see what happens. I saw on some car show or magazine or somewhere, some old dude fabbed up a blower and big carb and such for some

Re: [MBZ] Questions from my neighbor

2010-01-11 Thread Kevin
On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 11:48:28AM -0800, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Kevin ke...@mordred.punk.net wrote: As long as it has 7500 miles or more on it, it won't be a problem. Right. The Kalifornia government just doesn't want you to buy a new diesel car. It

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
probably would get blown off the dragstrip by a stripper nissan altima as well though On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 1:45 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Come on man, a Holley 4bbl retrofit with a mild blower in there to excite things a bit. maybe a $750 car in half

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Scott! thanks, but as i said, i've already confirmed proper working 'stats (more than once) and clean housing, and the condition only presents itself when fuel is changed. (again, this also isn't a unique situation to my vehicle.) BTW, not sure which US 'stat you're talking about,

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Curt! got a 617.95x? try it yourself and see what happens; what i'm seeing isn't unusual here amongst the BioD fleet and should be easy to duplicate. yes, the BTU rating per unit is different, but if we're burning more of it to get the same power, that difference would seem to be

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Jim! gotta' wonder; the shrouds i'm thinking of were only lace part-way up leaving the top open,... (think bustier). ;-) at this point i'm thinking i'm most likely to do something like the burlap you mention involving a restriction of airflow instead of a full blockage if i do

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Max! yes; '85 300D, 617.952. don't think i'll be removing the fan on mine before i try just restricting the airflow a tad,... ;-) thanks for the input! cheers! e Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I like that idea! However, isn't the engine in question

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Philip! interesting input; thanks! cheers! e Fmiser wrote: ernest breakfield wrote: ...interesting thoughts about covering the swept area of the fan; i used to see heavy trucks commonly wearing shrouds across their grills, and they were often laced only part way up. is there

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Rich Thomas
We're talking style points here, not some ricer competition. --R Gary Hurst wrote: probably would get blown off the dragstrip by a stripper nissan altima as well though On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 1:45 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Come on man, a Holley 4bbl

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread ernest breakfield
hi John! good input; thanks! again, based on the fact that we only see this when changing fuel and that it's not unique to our vehicle, i don't really think that's a problem,... but i'll be taking a peek at it anyway next time i'm in there anyway just to eliminate the possibility.

Re: [MBZ] Quacking duck

2010-01-11 Thread Fmiser
archer wrote: The message is now sitting on the Inbox screen --- in Outlook Express unopened. There's the problem. Quite a lot of virus/trojan/worm problems can be blamed on Outlook. If you have any other email client (thunderbird, etc.) see what it you about the email.

Re: [MBZ] license

2010-01-11 Thread relngson
...You have cut it pretty close since I got mine in January 2006. What I don't like is that the issue date is just that and not the date of my first logged flight... Brain fade. I meant the date of my Private checkride. There were four more later. RLE

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] OT - Who Knows Furnaces?

2010-01-11 Thread John Reames
NO! Variable speed blowers will be completely unsatisfactory if they are installed in a ducting system that is not pressure-balanced. When the blower runs at 10%, if the system is not pressure-balanced (which is done in the design phase), you can have registers near the furnace putting

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 5:53 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I even put just a little (about a pint) of ATF in my BMW last week. Eek! ATF as a fuel additive in a modern gas car? I would think that would make the oxygen sensors and cats VERY unhappy. Surprised you didn't immediately

Re: [MBZ] OT: Economics (was Sulfur good?)

2010-01-11 Thread John Reames
starship troopers (heinlein) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 9, 2010, at 23:50, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: I'd be inclined to limit voting to taxpayers who are also veterans. -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] dangerous

2010-01-11 Thread relngson
...It was lots of fun when the Honda decided to change lanes into oncoming traffic when I hit the brakes, almost as much fun as the cloud of Mobil One smoke the Saab made when all the oil intended for the valve train went into #1 cylinder instead... Do you have even one car that isn't

Re: [MBZ] dangerous

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
relng...@aol.com wrote: Do you have even one car that isn't on the verge of total collapse? Sound like your state has no vehicle inspections which I admit are probably mostly crooked. I doubt a three year state inspection would have uncovered the subframe failure on the 1975 Civic before

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 10:45 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I saw on some car show or magazine or somewhere, some old dude fabbed up a blower and big carb and such for some old slant six, I know some Mopar nuts who are into that. Usually they soup up Darts,

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Think the Benz might be as bulletproof as those slants? --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 10:45 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I saw on some car show or magazine or somewhere, some old dude fabbed up a blower and big carb and such for some old

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Something like that isn't always obvious... I remember the shock towers on my '84 Ford Tempo rusting out. We found out because one broke loose on a bumpy dirt road and thrashed around. Once we were on pavement it was silent... Of course once I opened the trunk and pulled back the carpet it was

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Would something like this be a candidate for the Megasquirt discussed previously? -Curt Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:26:49 -0500 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-11 Thread John Reames
Slather a layer of copper anti-sieze in there -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 10, 2010, at 20:35, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: That stupid Suburban pissed me off just a little while ago. So I pulled into the

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't have a 617 nor do I have a handy source of biodiesel... Its been single digits frequently over the last month too so I'm not sure I'm ready to play with bio anything for awhile... The higher temp tstat should keep more heat in the engine thereby preventing carbon from building up in

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread LarryT
Donald - A friendly word of advice. If you feel the need to put something else in the gas tank or engine other than fuel/oil make sure it's something that is supposed to go into the tank/engine/radiator. Gas and Diesel stations that sell a lot of fuel tend to have fuel that receives

Re: [MBZ] Parts?

2010-01-11 Thread LarryT
Hi Rusty - I need to replace the shoulder belt on the drivers seat of my 91 300D. WDBEB28D1MB364746. Actually it's the little thing that clips into the floor gizmo that's broken - the plastic parts. But I'm sure the whole belt will need to be replaced. I was thinking about used but wonder

[MBZ] Seat Belts

2010-01-11 Thread LarryT
The seat belt has a little plastic covered metal part that clicks into the floor mounted gizmo it has broken. I suspect the whle belt assy will need replacement. Was wondering if buying a used belt is smart - it may have been stretched/stressed in an accident or something. Kaleb - you

Re: [MBZ] Parts?

2010-01-11 Thread Rusty Cullens
$194.00 Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 4:20 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Dieselhead
No, in the old days, I would have said to buy a couple of webers from Larry. Now I would say put on a fuel injection kit from somebody. TBI is not that hard to do. Holly makes a kit and the one discussed on here a couple weeks ago seems suited to the DIY crowd. A holly is so outdated. Or

Re: [MBZ] Parts?

2010-01-11 Thread E M
Hi Larry, I look at belts as a one time use only safety item. If a car was involved in any kind of accident where the belts were called upon, I'd change them. They are designed to stretch in a collision, as well, if the accident is big enough, those rows of stitching are designed to give in a

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-11 Thread R A Bennell
I think you really have to be careful with older Honda and Toyota cars. Not sure about other imports as I have no real direct experience with them. We had a 88 Honda Accord that was clean and low mileage but the rust was a bit scary. There were holes in the floor and the rocker panels were not

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: Eek! ATF as a fuel additive in a modern gas car? I would think that would make the oxygen sensors and cats VERY unhappy. Surprised you didn't immediately get a CEL. I have a 20 plus gallon tank. So, a pint of ATF disperses quite a bit. Now, maybe that means I am not

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread Allan Streib
As I recall, Marshall used to sanction a quart of ATF in a tankful of diesel to help with carbon removal? Can't quite recall. Allan -- 1983 300D On Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:53 -0600, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Alex wrote: Eek! ATF as a fuel additive in a modern gas car? I would

Re: [MBZ] Parts?

2010-01-11 Thread John Reames
Don't 87 and newer have squibs on the belt tensioners? -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jan 11, 2010, at 16:49, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Larry, I look at belts as a one time use only safety item. If a car was involved in any kind

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread ernest breakfield
couldn't find where he might have said that, but found this from Herr Marshall: Transmision fluid is NOT an ideal diesel engine/fuel system tonic. There are many good ones (Diesel Purge is VERY good and I've used it effectively in the fuel filter - but there are better methods of

Re: [MBZ] W123 seat belt alarm sounding repeatedly

2010-01-11 Thread Fmiser
Allan Streib wrote: Starting yesterday my seat belt alarm is sounding multiple times in succession. My seat belt is buckled. Today the seat belt lamp comes on intermittently, but thankfully not the buzzer. I'm guessing this all points to a bad connection somewhere. I'd like to a) fix

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Curt! i don't know if i'd be playing with BioD in those conditions either,... ;-* (FWIW, i don't think carbon buildup is much of an issue with BioD.) again, as long as there isn't enough heat in the engine to warm the coolant up to where the 'stat opens, the temp rating of a

[MBZ] The Next Klebmobile

2010-01-11 Thread LWB250
I'll go check it out for you, Kleb. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bfs/1547166678.html Dan ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] The Next Klebmobile

2010-01-11 Thread Allan Streib
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes: I'll go check it out for you, Kleb. http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bfs/1547166678.html Wow that thing looks like it couldn't go over much of a bump or incline without bottoming out. -- 1983 300D ___

Re: [MBZ] dangerous

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
some people? i think it's pretty much a consensus. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 3:40 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: relng...@aol.com wrote: Do you have even one car that isn't on the verge of total collapse? Sound like your state has no vehicle inspections which I admit are probably

Re: [MBZ] answers

2010-01-11 Thread relngson
...In response to the first part of your message, I guess I know now why some people on this list think you are an idiot That's not a response. An answer is a response. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] used belts

2010-01-11 Thread relngson
...I was thinking about used but wonder if it's smart to use a belt that's been stressed?  Any thoughts?.. You never ever reuse a belt that has been stretched in an accident. Ask any competent body shop. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] ATF

2010-01-11 Thread relngson
...but regular use of it in fuel (which MANY truckers endorse) will result in injector nozzle coking... My friend AC who owned a small trucking outfit for years told me that he routinely added ATF to his fuel in his last Kenworth that he ran up and down the west coast. I don't recall which

Re: [MBZ] Quacking duck

2010-01-11 Thread Wonko the Sane
I got the same thing this morning on my work computer on the CNN web site. Turns out it was an AFLAC advertisement. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 5:52 AM, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Compaq laptop, WinXP, started quacking with a metallic sort of quack. Tracked it down to an individuals

Re: [MBZ] idiots

2010-01-11 Thread relngson
...some people?  i think it's pretty much a consensus... Keep this up and I'm going to have to hurt your feelings. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Parts?

2010-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes John Reames wrote: Don't 87 and newer have squibs on the belt tensioners? -- -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D,

[MBZ] OT: Seen one of these before?

2010-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
The wife and I went out snowmobiling today, as I unloaded the sleds I heard a plane fly over low and slow. When we got to the pond nearby (they call it a lake but its pretty puny) this little plane was parked on it. The guy had landed to go to the bathroom... He was in a hurry for the john so

Re: [MBZ] new ticket

2010-01-11 Thread OK Don
I lost that when I got the glider endorsement -- 6 years after my first logged flight as PIC. On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 11:36 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: I just found out that the old paper pilots license will become obsolete in March - you have to apply for a replacement license to get

Re: [MBZ] Ozone from small motors

2010-01-11 Thread OK Don
You don't want to use the preview pane - exposes you to viruses, since you've opened the email just by giving it focus. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 12:13 PM, archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: On the Outlook Express, I have the latest version and I couldn't find a preview pane. Earlier

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread OK Don
This guy is getting some really serious power out of 103 engines. Says they are stronger than the 104s -- http://www.turbobandit.com/shop/ Gave me a new outlook on the 300E --- if I'm going to get lousy mileage, I might as well have serious power! Yes - he uses megasquirt, turbos, new electronic

Re: [MBZ] how to check block heater

2010-01-11 Thread OK Don
Ummm - only drive a Benz. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 3:53 PM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote: I think you really have to be careful with older Honda and Toyota cars. Not sure about other imports as I have no real direct experience with them. We had a 88 Honda Accord that was clean and low

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread OK Don
I could be dreaming, but I seem to remember Marshal sanctioning (only) Techron in vergasser engines. On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 5:13 PM, ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: couldn't find where he might have said that, but found this from Herr Marshall: Transmision fluid is

Re: [MBZ] ATF

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
relng...@aol.com wrote: I don't recall which engine it had but the original injectors were finally replaced at 70K miles which seems pretty good. Roger, 70k or 700k? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Seen one of these before?

2010-01-11 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Not too informed in the plane department, but loving the Pantera! We've got an old 72 MotoSki that my bro and I bomb around on, as well as a BoaSki, a Johnson, and an older Olimpique. I can second the suspension part, you feel everything on these older sleds. On Jan 11, 2010 9:04 PM, Curt

[MBZ] M103 turboed and dropped with a re-sale value of 20 cents

2010-01-11 Thread Hendrik Fay
That's right, spend 1000's just so you can cut 5 seconds off the trip to your letterbox at the end of your 200 yard long drive. Perhaps you could get some tips from this fella http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150404490357ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT wonder if he'll make his

[MBZ] PHX CL 300D euro

2010-01-11 Thread Bob Rentfro
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1547959365.html Nice Bob 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 to:

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel supplement

2010-01-11 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
As far as power service products go, all I can say is that the Diesel 911 saved my a$$ three times last winter when I got gelled. Everytime it literally de-gelled the fuel and got me started again. One time it was literally stuck on the side of an interstate gelled up and this stuff got me

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Hendrik Fay
Not really, unless you want to go to single injector, which is also outdated. Best thing is to stick in a Diesel engine if the body is in good shape. Hendrik who has never owned a S class and probably never will Curt Raymond wrote: Would something like this be a candidate for the Megasquirt

Re: [MBZ] running temps in the cold?

2010-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
If blocking the radiator made any significant difference in the overall temp of the engine that would seem to indicate that the lowered temp were due to some leakage past the thermostat wouldn't it? The point I keep making and you seem to keep sliding around is that only something like 20% (I

Re: [MBZ] M103 turboed and dropped with a re-sale value of 20 cents

2010-01-11 Thread OK Don
I suspect not! Turbo'ing the engine would be for the fun of doing it, acting like an 18yr. beside kids in mustangs, etc. Not likely to happen though --- I still beleive that you can't have too much altitude, too much fuel, nor too much power! On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Hendrik Fay

[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Diesel Prices]

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] The Next Klebmobile

2010-01-11 Thread Curt Raymond
Theres one of those out here they sell ice cream out of. Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:37:46 -0800 (PST) From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Okie Benz mercedes@okiebenz.com, Banned ban...@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] The Next Klebmobile Message-ID: 138866.27987...@web65712.mail.ac4.yahoo.com

[MBZ] [Fwd: Today's Gasoline Prices]

2010-01-11 Thread Mitch Haley
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Re: [MBZ] M103 turboed and dropped with a re-sale value of 20 cents

2010-01-11 Thread OK Don
You're talking to the chap who installed (and drove 100,000 miles) an Olds V8 in an MGA in 1970 -- 0-100kM.hr in just under 6 seconds. On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at 7:11 AM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: That's right, spend 1000's just so you can cut 5 seconds off the trip to your

[MBZ] [Fwd: 1997 Mercedes E420 - $2995 (BOONEVILLE)]

2010-01-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] M103 turboed and dropped with a re-sale value of 20 cents

2010-01-11 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah,but that's a quality motor. m103 might not be up the challenge On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 9:54 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: You're talking to the chap who installed (and drove 100,000 miles) an Olds V8 in an MGA in 1970 -- 0-100kM.hr in just under 6 seconds. On Tue, Jan 12, 2010 at

[MBZ] A Slight correction

2010-01-11 Thread relngson
.I don't recall which engine it had but the original injectors were finally replaced at 70K miles which seems pretty good... It was 700K miles, not 70K. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280S $1,100.00 OR BEST OFFER

2010-01-11 Thread Dieselhead
Interesting. Not even a Finn.I was seriously considering suggesting an M103 for the 280S, but they get a bad rap for having bad headgaskets. My belief is that is is a good solid engine. But the M104 is a screamer right off the lot. This guy is getting some really serious power out of

Re: [MBZ] Techron

2010-01-11 Thread relngson
...I could be dreaming, but I seem to remember Marshal sanctioning (only) Techron in vergasser engines... Back during my 123 diesel period (1978-1985), Chevron recommended it for gas AND diesel and I used about once per oil change in a vain attempt to quiet the clatter. I'm sure it's

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