Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)

2010-03-16 Thread John Reames
The bar graph updates at 10x the speed of the digital display. Additionally, the digital display updates faster on 3,5 digit mode than 4.5 digit mode (at least that's what the manual on my fluke 89 says...) My only complaint is that the test leafs have a nasty habit of developing a bad c

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-16 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: "I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid?" We lived in our house for 4 years without a dishwasher. So, when we remodeled the Kitchen, I made sure to

[MBZ] I guess I won't be buying that E55

2010-03-16 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1646133577.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 to: http://okiebenz.com/ma

[MBZ] Flukes

2010-03-16 Thread Jim Cathey
The bar graph updates at 10x the speed of the digital display. Additionally, the digital display updates faster on 3,5 digit mode than 4.5 digit mode (at least that's what the manual on my fluke 89 says...) The _normal_ mode for the 83/85/87 is 3+ digit mode, not 4+ digits. You have to hold d

Re: [MBZ] Flukes

2010-03-16 Thread John Reames
Hmm... I did not know that the bar graph was just the last digit. I know the main display refreshes at 4Hz and the bar at 40Hz. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 16, 2010, at 10:28, Jim Cathey wrote: The bar graph updates at 10x the speed o

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water from the base into the pedestal drawer. About 1-2 inches per load. What could be causing this? Any chance I can repair it myself? The front round door seal is not hte problem. The machine is several years old and we are using it

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Our Maytag front loading Neptune washing machine is leaking water It might be Maytag's problem, not yours. http://www.lemonlaw.com/maytag-class-action-suit-resolved.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.o

Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week

2010-03-16 Thread R A Bennell
Two thoughts. One a bit late but maybe for next time. They sell an oddball socket doodad for removing wheel locks when one has lost the "key" socket. Don't know about sizes but I wonder if you could have used something like that to remove the bolt with the damaged head? It is sort of like the "gr

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread R A Bennell
Don't know anything about those washers in terms of sealing leaks but you might consider some sort of tether strap to stop it moving around much. Attach a cable to it and an anchor in the concrete and it should at least stay put on its leash. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-bou

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread LWB250
If there is a cover below the door, remove it. There is most likely a sump of some sort that you can access through a large plastic screw in plug. The "O" ring on this is leaking, or the plug is loose. BTW, this is a regular maintenance item on front loaders. I learned this on our GE front l

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bits needed

2010-03-16 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Well, I was not able to look at my extra intake manifold before I left town, I'll be back home on Saturday or so. If you can keep waiting, I'll let you know then. -Max From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Dieselhead Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 8:18 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
The Neptune we have is too new to be covered by the class action lawsuit. I think it would yank out any anchor from the concrete basement wall. Sort of like trying to tether a 150 lb. Great Dane to a garden stake. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 3:31 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > Don't know anything about

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread R A Bennell
Obviously you do not understand. Drill and mount an anchor. The sort that you pound into the pre drilled hole and then tighten down with a wrench will do fine if it is at least a half inch size. Then attach either a piece of chain with links about an inch and a half long or else a chunk of 3/8 ca

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread Rich Thomas
This is the guy who doesn't want to fix his garage by raising it a bit even with clear instructions. You might be exceeding his mechanical capacity. --R On 3/16/2010 5:08 PM, R A Bennell wrote: Obviously you do not understand. Drill and mount an anchor. The sort that you pound into the pre

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread John Reames
Make a couple of small footers under the washer and make a wide flat- bottomed "U" from 1/2 rebar to put in them to a depth of a foot or so... leave a space around the footer at the slab and pack it with hydraulic cement. The washer won't go anywhere until it learns to jump te fence! -- J

[MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-03-16 Thread Steve
I pulled up to a light today in my 1983 240D. When the light changed, I pushed the sifter past drive into neutral and then back into drive, while I was pressing the fuel pedal. The car went clunk and would not go into drive low reverse only park. The linkage looks intact. Any Ideas what I may have

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-03-16 Thread Mitch Haley
The lever went into park and won't come back out, or you get zero drive no matter where the lever is placed? If the latter, may have sheared the drive ears off the torque converter. Not good. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to ww

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread R A Bennell
No, Andrew is not that mechanically challenged. I think he is just studying the garage issue. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 3:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Sub

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-03-16 Thread Steve
Zero drive no matter what I do. So if it's the drive ears, is it r&R the torque converter? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:06 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light

2010-03-16 Thread LarryT
Pretty sure it was screwed on. Sure seems odd doesn't it? LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: "Dwight E. Giles, Jr" Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 8:44 PM To: "'Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-03-16 Thread LarryT
Yes, R&R the torque converter. It seems off this would happen though. Have someone work the level while you watch the linkage - that's where I'd start. Those ears are pretty robust. But if that's it you may be able to find a rebuilt TC. I bought one for a 69 280SE (W108) 30 years ago from a p

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino
We had the same machine (supposedly the very best machine at the time) and the same problem...not leaking yet but bearing failing due to slight leakage. I looked into repairing it (ouch $$$) but decided on spending the money on a Duet (Made in Germany) instead. The suspension on the new machine p

Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week

2010-03-16 Thread OK Don
One - there wasn't room to get to the bolt, with everything in the car. It came right out with a six point socket once we had room to get a socket on it (we were using an open end wrench before)! Two - I had considered it, if the surface wasn't nice and smooth, which it is. I expected it to be gro

Re: [MBZ] Unknown Part

2010-03-16 Thread LarryT
Hi Rusty - Were you able to ID the switch thingie from the photo's? Thx - LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: "Rusty Cullens" Sent: Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:04 PM To: "Mercede

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
I can't wait for senility to set in... On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 5:22 PM, Rich Thomas < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > This is the guy who doesn't want to fix his garage by raising it a bit even > with clear instructions. You might be exceeding his mechanical capacity. > > --R > >

Re: [MBZ] OT, WAS dishwashers, NOW Maytag washing machine

2010-03-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Looking more and more like a scissors jack with a 45" lift is exactly what i need. On Tue, Mar 16, 2010 at 6:24 PM, R A Bennell wrote: > No, Andrew is not that mechanically challenged. I think he is just studying > the garage issue. > > Randy > > -Original Message- > From: mercedes-boun.

Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week

2010-03-16 Thread OK Don
Another difference between the two cars - the auto tranny is missing three of the mounting-to-the-engine bolts. I'd forgotten about the kick-down switch, which will have to be transferred to the gold car. The nut plates for the transmission rear mounting cross member seem to be held in place - I n

[MBZ] Re; no go

2010-03-16 Thread RELNGSON
> .Zero drive no matter what I do. So if it's the drive ears, is it r&R > the torque converter?.. > How old is the front flex disc? RLE > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue

2010-03-16 Thread Steve
Looks like the trans comes out this weekend. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 7:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D Transmission issue Yes, R&R the torque

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik needs this G wagen

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Rusty old G wagen? At least the steering wheel is on the right side but that would just confuse me in right hand traffic. Plus I don't know where the kids are gonna sit, best thing to do with that is to cut the roof off and use it for pig shooting. Hendrik who wouldn't mind a half decent G one

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Ooooh that's going straight onto the must do list. Hendrik who likes a lager or two Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: No, more than a creek there. Not too far north is Chippewa Falls; if you pass by, do stop at the Leinenkugal's brewery and hoist one or two! http://en.wi

Re: [MBZ] Spork plugs (380 SL)

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Maybe your O2 sensor has seen better days? Hendrik who has played around with duty cycles Jim Cathey wrote: Some may recall that I'm having a persistent problem with the 380SL, oil-fouling one plug, rough running, poor mileage, etc. Tends to smell stinky gassy a lot. Its last set of long high

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Guess I'll have to wait and see how much they are in a surplus store. I found one here locally a while back for 30 oz beans but it was xxsml. Hendrik who is wearing one even as I type WILTON wrote: So, can't you buy a bunch of 'em and put 'em your checked baggage? If they cost more in the stor

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
It's not that high on the list of priorities and I figure they will be between 10 to 30 slides in a store, depending on condition. Hendrik who is being bullied by Fay to keep on top of things John Reames wrote: How about getting them shipped to a lister that you will see here?? -- John W Ream

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah well the problem is the feds will turn up not long after the shirts do and they will want to know if you are equipping a private army. Hendrik who must remember to call the cops over there 'sir' and 'madam' and not mate Mitch Haley wrote: Hendrik & Fay wrote: Well yeah four pockets and tr

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Doggy bags are illegal in this nanny state, due to the potential for someone to get crook because they ate the stuff they brought home from the restaurant, five days later. Hendrik who also has a compost bin out the back but apparently meat is no good for composting until it has been run throu

Re: [MBZ] Fun read

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I don't full understand the engineering behind it but the concept is that you open the doors with an electric motor and this motor would hold the door shut or open. Eliminating the need for door handles and gas struts. However I would think it would need some sort of locking mechanism to stop th

Re: [MBZ] Army Combat Shirts - was Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
No need to confiscate the computer. I'll just tell em it was all your idea and you said that the security mob had no brains and it would be alright to take home 'souvenirs'. Hendrik who has not been in trouble with border security before Bob Rentfro wrote: Holy Crap that's right. If Hendrick

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to the US of A in June

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
G'day mate, ow they hanging cobber? I hear Paul Hogan works cheap these days and has experience with commercials. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn_CPrCS8gs Hendrik who will speak slowly so you can understandwhat I am saying

Re: [MBZ] Superturbo project platform?

2010-03-16 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Geez that thing has more buttons than the space shuttle. Apparently men love to have lots of buttons, whilst the ladies don't like lots of buttons. Anyway from what I have heard the 202 is a good chassis and not rust prone like the 210. Roomier than the 201(but then again the toilet in a Concord