Can you check to see if you are gettin an AC component on the B+
voltage?
I will at first opportunity. I've liberated the Jetronic
brain from the car and had a look-see. No smoking guns,
but I'll probably strip and resolder it, and replace the
one electrolytic capacitor. I've had a lot of tro
> archer wrote:
> During the 1980s I asked a trucker about the best way to use
> brakes on a long mountain grade with a heavy loaded pickup
> pulling a heavy trailer with no brakes. He said once you
> start down the grade apply the brakes gently and don't let off
> until the bottom of the hill.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
So would using a sabot like in a black powder rifle be cheating?
General Rules
1. All pumpkins fired must remain intact until they impact the ground to obtain
an official measurement.
2. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line.
3. No Wadding (including bean
On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:21:43 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote:
> Craig McCluskey wrote:
>
> > BTW. Do they use a sabot, or just put the pumpkin in the breech?
>
> I think the squash is the entire projectile. Therefore the barrel has
> to be a bit oversize and it probably rattles around in there a bit.
Craig McCluskey wrote:
BTW. Do they use a sabot, or just put the pumpkin in the breech?
I think the squash is the entire projectile. Therefore the barrel has to be a
bit oversize and it probably rattles around in there a bit.
Mitch.
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On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:27:59 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote:
> Dieselhead wrote:
> > If it did enough volume of air, you could do some serious pumpkin
> > shooting with that!
> >
> > See:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFgkoCctdk
>
> As a Marvin The Martian fan, I've got to say I like the Q36 Pum
Tom.
that would be great! Thanks.
Fred Moir
On 3/13/2010 8:34 PM, tom tomscat wrote:
Hi Fred,
I have a couple of places I can check for you down this way also, if you'd
like. My sources may be different from what Dwight may find locally. I'll let
you know if I have any luck.
Tom Schuch
Hi Fred,
I have a couple of places I can check for you down this way also, if you'd
like. My sources may be different from what Dwight may find locally. I'll let
you know if I have any luck.
Tom Schuch
SE Connecticut
1975 W115 300D
and a half a dozen BMWs
Fred,
I'd contact Ca
Dieselhead wrote:
If it did enough volume of air, you could do some serious pumpkin
shooting with that!
See:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFgkoCctdk
As a Marvin The Martian fan, I've got to say I like the Q36 Pumpkin Modulator.
As a Michigan resident, about 50 miles from Howell, I root
The back end of the sentence was intended to clarify that I am
looking for the metal parts that the clips snap into
On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
I was not asking for the plastic clips. I was asking for the CADMIUM PLATED
...
The original post s
Can we use that technique to delete the corrupt executivprogressive
branch? If so, it should work for senatweasels and congresscritters
too
The corruption is gone when you delete the corrupted user...
-Curt
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:07:23 -0500
From: Rich Thomas
To:
Mercedes Discussion L
If it did enough volume of air, you could do some serious pumpkin
shooting with that!
See:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFgkoCctdk
I watched this machine chuck punkins in Nov, 1998 It sure is impressive!
I remember there was one in the rocket lab that would do maybe
2000psi (and was go
Dwight.
Info would be great.
Thanks.
Fred Moir
On 3/13/2010 2:01 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
Fred,
I'd contact Carriage House MB in New London CT-they have three good old time
mechanics in their classic care division and I think they do engine work.
Email me off list for more info or if you
On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 12:51 PM, LWB250 wrote:
> I would clean the outside of the boot around the cracked area aqs best as
> possible and put a piece of duct tape or something on it. If you're only
> talking about days (as opposed to weeks) until replacement, nothing
> catastrophic is going t
On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:14 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> Do you have the special $400 press for assembling the metal can portion
> of the boot? Without the tool, I remember someone reporting success
> assembling the can with vice grips and such, but I think that
On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 5:18 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I was not asking for the plastic clips. I was asking for the CADMIUM PLATED
...
> The original post sez: "... looking for the 3 metal tabs the are bolted to
> the intake manifold," Note the word: METAL
I think we could
From: "Jerry Herrman"
With your collective indulgence, I'd like to re-open the discussion of the
topic "sudden acceleration". You may recall in mid february I opened the
discussion with this submission in vol. 51 issue 39, or thereabouts:
( " So yesterday I heard what I believe was a public
Unfortunately, no - it just latches on to the next one.
On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 2:01 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:37:03 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
> wrote:
>
> > The corruption is gone when you delete the corrupted user...
>
> Does that apply to Congressmen, too? :-)
--
O
On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:37:03 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
wrote:
> The corruption is gone when you delete the corrupted user...
Does that apply to Congressmen, too? :-)
Craig
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Scams are always a possibility, but I don't think all of them are.
I've had a throttle fall open on me, fortunately in old Ford station
wagon with a six cylinder -- the return spring popped off -- and that
was alarming enough.
I've also had the throttle stick on the old 72 280 SE, and I w
The corruption is gone when you delete the corrupted user...
-Curt
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:07:23 -0500
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*Nod* especially now with all the publicity.
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:09:47 -0600
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin"
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Re: [MBZ] Sudden Acceleration Revisited
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Fred,
I'd contact Carriage House MB in New London CT-they have three good old time
mechanics in their classic care division and I think they do engine work.
Email me off list for more info or if you want me to call the folks I know
there.
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + mil
Any flex causes the insulation to crack and expose bare copper.
-Dave Walton
On Mar 13, 2010, at 11:47 AM, "LarryT" wrote:
When the wiring starts to degrade what is noticeable?
Does the insulation break down?
Does the wire become brittle?
Do the connectors come loose?
Is only the harness sub
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Dad used to have a dual cylinder air pump for aircraft oleo struts. It was
fede by approx. 100psi air, went hisss - whump, hiss - whump, and
the strut slowly raised. We also used it pump up the hydromatic suspension
on the early mini coopers.
However, I can't remember what the outptu pressu
As Mitch said, "Hence the Meimann efforts to replace the vacuum controlled
wastegate actuator with a pressure controlled unit that you can just hook up
to manifold pressure."
I think that Meimann has found the solution - I'm going to buy a pair of the
pressure actuators if Uncle Sam returns some o
Rich Thomas wrote:
I remember there was one in the rocket lab that would do maybe 2000psi
(and was good for all kinds of mayhem) but 4500? Yow. You should be
able to do some nice pressure washing with that deal. Or maybe water
jet cutting?
Probably wants to refill carbon reinforced Scott o
Cool! I'd be late to work often if it were on my route! The OKC MB
stealership has a 300SL gullwing - the price is $1,000,000.
I did look up a new G wagon last night - they start at over $100,000, so
that's NOT an option.
On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 7:32 AM, tom tomscat wrote:
>
> Hi OK Don,
>
>
>
Is there some way to uncorrupt them?
BTW last night I watched Blindness on netflix on the TV and it sucked
big time. Poor pic quality, very poor sound quality. I guess it would
be OK for watching on the computer but not too good on the TV.
--R
On 3/13/2010 7:14 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Use
We're taking a look at it. Since Gina blew up the engine in the 300SD last
month, we're down to just her car, and I've got no way to get to my dr appts or
pharmacy. Maybe next month we can swing it.
> 1. Re: Fwd: 1993 Mercedes 300D 2.5 Turbo - $950 (Bonita Springs)
> (Mitch Haley)
>
> Mes
1,2: The insulation flakes off, causing crossover between lines.
3: The wires are ok, but lack insulation. They do oxidize
4: Possible, but not the problem IME
5: Heat advances the insulation degradation
When the wiring starts to degrade what is noticeable?
Does the insulation break down?
I remember there was one in the rocket lab that would do maybe 2000psi
(and was good for all kinds of mayhem) but 4500? Yow. You should be
able to do some nice pressure washing with that deal. Or maybe water
jet cutting?
--R
http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1641536880.html
WANTED:
On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:20:27 -0500 Frederick W Moir
wrote:
> I have photos but I'm not willing to endure the whinging that attaching
> them will cause.
Whinging?
> Any suggestions?
I presume you are looking for names of places to do the work. Sorry, I
can't help out there.
Craig
_
When the wiring starts to degrade what is noticeable?
Does the insulation break down?
Does the wire become brittle?
Do the connectors come loose?
Is only the harness subjected to heat affected?
Or?
Thanks -
LarryT
91 300D
OilAnalysis Time?
Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters?
www.youroil.
Thx Kaleb -
That doesn't sound like a bucket of worms I need to open right now. Or
ever. ;-)
One less thing to worry about
LarryT
'91 300D
OilAnalysis Time?
Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters?
www.youroil.net
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From: "Kaleb C. S
Hi. Alles.
I'm currently stymied in my 190DT head gasket/valve job work.
Took the head off and sent it out to be cleaned and skimmed.
Ordered parts from Rusty.
Replaced guides and checked fit to spec.
Old valve faces showed some odd little marks and in one case a little bump.
Exh. seats were in n
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
It wont work on that car, the computer will know and will dump all your
boost. You have to completely remove it and install either a different
turbo or a different waste gate.
I think there are aftermarket control units for vacuum waste gate actuators out
there. I th
I wonder how much of the braking for the prius is base upon the
regenerative system and how much is based on the REAL brakes... And
when the real brakes are triggered vs the regenerative system.
Also, with a prius, you have the gasoline engine and the electric
motor to work with (against).
pitta-pat for the klatta-klat
imagine that
Bob R
On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Frederick W Moir wrote:
> Dwight.
> Yeah! CD's make my heart go pitta-pat too!
> Fred Moir
> Lynn MA
> Diesel preferred
>
>
> On 3/13/2010 8:57 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
>
>> Actually an old post got mixed up
Hmm. Does this help: http://mercedes.thatchermathias.com/w123CD2/Program/Engine/615/07-200.pdf
?
It also has some 616 and 617 stuff near the end. The M pumps have the
DV's going directly into aluminium, and are the tender ones that will
stick and warp. The MW pumps are the heavier-duty on
And they knew that in 1968.
Peter Frederick wrote:
In one case the driver finally put the transmission selector in
REVERSE and the computer finally let off the throttle Shifting to
neutral won't necessarily do anything in a "smart" system if it's
already gone bonkers, and the computer is prob
It wont work on that car, the computer will know and will dump all your
boost. You have to completely remove it and install either a different
turbo or a different waste gate.
LarryT wrote:
Thx for that info Kaleb ---
Hmmm... speaking of the EGR - I'm getting close to taking the plunge
and
I dont know.
Rich Thomas wrote:
Why would I want to do that?
--R
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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,
http://www.okiebenz.com
I wonder how many of these things are people just trying to scam and get
some money. You know there are going to be some scammers out there.
Curt Raymond wrote:
It sounds like the dude the other day was trying to hold speed with the brakes
before they failed. So again, brake hard and hold unt
Dwight.
Yeah! CD's make my heart go pitta-pat too!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
On 3/13/2010 8:57 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
Actually an old post got mixed up in my reply list for this morning.
But CD ads get me flustered.
Bissell Cove Quahog& Auto Salvage Co
"Our Clams are Fresh&
Can you check to see if you are gettin an AC component on the B+
voltage?
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Mobile: +14437915905
On Mar 12, 2010, at 20:39, Jim Cathey wrote:
Today it's a lot warmer outside, about 44 °F; somewhat more pleasant
. I looked for C144, and
In one case the driver finally put the transmission selector in
REVERSE and the computer finally let off the throttle Shifting to
neutral won't necessarily do anything in a "smart" system if it's
already gone bonkers, and the computer is probably programmed to
prevent going into neutral at
Actually an old post got mixed up in my reply list for this morning.
But CD ads get me flustered.
Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
"Our Clams are Fresh & Our Cars are Vintage"
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
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Fred-
This one has been on before-I found an October 09 posting. Maybe could be
stolen.
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On
LarryT wrote:
Thx for that info Kaleb ---
Hmmm... speaking of the EGR - I'm getting close to taking the plunge and
blocking the egr off to see how it runs. Others have seen better
acceleration and re
Just gotta make a blanking plate from steel or similar -
I've heard that if the EGR does
Hi OK Don,
Years ago this shop was on my commute to work, and I used to drop in there on
occasion. Mouth agape, drooling, it was like a trip to Fantasy Land. A little
place in a little town with just an amazing inventory of cars. I am not
surprised to see a G wagon there, and yes... that
Thx for that info Kaleb ---
Hmmm... speaking of the EGR - I'm getting close to taking the plunge and
blocking the egr off to see how it runs. Others have seen better
acceleration and re
Just gotta make a blanking plate from steel or similar -
LarryT
91 300D
OilAnalysis Time?
Looking for We
Hey Craig - you're right - I missed your initial post - sorry -
I went thru the procedure you mentioned - Jimminy Cricket! That's a
complicated procedure!
Will probably receive my new GP Relay on Monday - hopefully that will fix
the problem
Thx agn
LarryT
91 300D
OilAnalysis Time?
Loo
Why would I want to do that?
--R
On 3/12/2010 10:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
then you will drive it back here?
Rich Thomas wrote:
Send me the tranny and I'll go get the car.
--R
On 3/12/2010 10:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
yes, too bad its not closer to me., well, where is this bonit
It sounds like the dude the other day was trying to hold speed with the brakes
before they failed. So again, brake hard and hold until you win or crash...
Most new cars have a computer controlled automatic trans so shifting in to
neutral at 100mph with the throttle stuck would probably be an inp
Jerry Herrman wrote:
The recent report of a Prius driver's scary struggle with sudden unexpected
acceleration raises this topic again.
I believe Hybrids are a special case, with brake by wire. You hit the brake
pedal, the computer looks at the battery, the speed, and how hard you're hitting
User profiles get corrupt, making a new user is a normal troubleshooting step...
-Curt
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:11:59 -0500
From: Rich Thomas
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT For you mac daddies
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Craig McCluskey wrote:
On Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:51:19 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
wrote:
yes, too bad its not closer to me., well, where is this bonita springs
anyway?
Well, if you click on the "fort myers craigslist" at the left of the
chain at the top of the window, you get a page that says,
If you start to brake at 100mph, you are a fool. I think there is a
lot of foolishness here.
3 Toyota's have crashed in Connecticut, attorney general is on a tear.
I'd like to see Toyota take a few cars onto a test site and run them to
60mph and floor both pedals. The would put this issu
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