Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

I thought that kicking was only involved with that model when the anti-theft alarm went off, and that some specimens had a high false alarm rate. IIRC, disabling the alarm usually results in a permanent loss of motion... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile:

Re: [MBZ] Converted AC question

I have a chart for 134 at home, the high and low side pressures are dependent on ambient temperature and engine speed should be held at 2000 RPM. There are also charts in the MB service manual (83-608 in the 124 manual). Assuming ambient temperature of 85F/30C, low side of 3 bar and high side of

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

I wonder how much he gets paid for that! I have a white wagon... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 5:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Someone REALLY

Re: [MBZ] 560 trunk locked

I have the battery unhooked now, so when I hook it back up I will see what happens. dave walton wrote: Try disconnecting battery for a bit to reset the pump? Unless of course the battery and fuse is in the trunk :-( -Dave Walton -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 126 fuel sender removal

no, I already tried that. Jim Cathey wrote: I think I just realized you have to remove the back seat on a 126 to get to the fuel sender Not so easy on a 560 with the power rear seat. Crap. I probably need to remove it and clean it up. It's not under the first-aid box? (Too many cars...)

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: 560 trunk locked

Try disconnecting battery for a bit to reset the pump? Our SDL used to require this from time to time. (Probably still does, but it's up on blocks in the garage.) Easier to just unplug the pump, assuming the trunk will open! -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300SD Front Seats

There are 2 screws in the bottom of the back plastic panel, remove those and the panel will come off, you can then get at the nut holding the armrest on. Keep track of the bits so when you put it back it works correctly. I got a couple of seats out of a junker, no idea if they motor or not,

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

You should just buy it, drop your diesel engine in it. --R On 6/22/2010 7:22 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I wonder how much he gets paid for that! I have a white wagon... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

I'm waiting for a '94/95 with dead 4-matic to appear on the scene for that little dream project. Incidentally, my '95 E300 is at a friend's welding shop in Hollywood, not too far from you. Would you like to drop by with me and check out his place? Always nice to know a man with a welder (who

[MBZ] Heni's BDU's

So, Heni, have you found any fatigues/BDU's/camos at a reasonable price, yet? Wilton ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

You could grind the key out. I love the diamond dremel type wheels from Harbor Freight. Cheap and very effective A 1/4 grinding wheel in my angle grinder is about the same width as a key. I had to do that on the mower spindles on my Cub Cadet, the keyway had gotten beaten out. I welded the

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

A bullnose chisel should fit in the keyway and knock out the remainder of the key. These chisels are often used to remove the remains of a rusted iron pipe threaded (broken off) in a fitting. You don't need one often, but when you need one, they are really useful.

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

Always nice to know a man with a welder Hey, that's me! (who knows how to use it!). Oh. :-) -- Jim ___ 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] Squeaky SL trunk hinge

I got the hinge pin straightened and skinned on the grinder today, it works smoothly in the hinge arms. I reinstalled the hinges, greased this time, and it's looking good. (The torsion spring part of the job promises to beinteresting. But I didn't need that to drive it, but I did need the

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

My welder buddy is planning to use something better than old microwaves to repair the rusted section of windshield frame: metal from a 123 hood. The day I dropped off my car, he was cutting up hoods from the junkyard to make into tables for a restaurant, so I picked out a section from a 123 hood,

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I'm waiting for a '94/95 with dead 4-matic to appear on the scene for that little dream project. I thought the W124 4-matics were from 1987-1993, then they spent five years thinking up something that worked before putting 4matic in the

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

I really don't know, I'd assumed that once they introduced that feature, it was optional in every year. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 2:12 PM To: Mercedes

[MBZ] I want one

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/06/mercedes-amg-sls-e-cell/ ___ 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:

[MBZ] M/B P/U Clone

LAst week someone was remarking that a Sprinter chassis could be married to an American P/U bed. Well, I saw a very slick one today. Front appeared to be a 1 ton {Dually}Sprinter. Rear was a later model Silverado with wide fenders. Very nicely done in off white, keeping the GMC trim. I'm

[MBZ] home AC does not seem to be working that well

I have noticed my home central AC does not seem to be working all that great. We have the main part of the house downstairs with a small room above the garage. There are 2 return vents down, and 1 in the small room up. Many years ago when I was going to change all 3 filters, I noticed the

Re: [MBZ] home AC does not seem to be working that well

Wow... hope your bill does drop! Did you check the return for dust buildup? Walt On Jun 22, 2010 7:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I have noticed my home central AC does not seem to be working all that great. We have the main part of the house downstairs with a small room

Re: [MBZ] home AC does not seem to be working that well

The return in question upstairs has no dust buildup. Oh wait, I see what you are saying. Since it has been pulling unfiltered air in from the attic I probably need to see about cleaning the evaporator coils inside. Walt Zarnoch wrote: Wow... hope your bill does drop! Did you check the

Re: [MBZ] Converted AC question

Excellent info - thanks! I'll read the 83-608 pages. On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 6:19 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: I have a chart for 134 at home, the high and low side pressures are dependent on ambient temperature and engine speed should be

Re: [MBZ] 560 trunk locked

Did you get into the car with the battery disconnected? On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I have the battery unhooked now, so when I hook it back up I will see what happens. dave walton wrote: Try disconnecting battery for a bit to reset the pump?

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) 126 fuel sender removal

When in doubt, RTFM. On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 8:14 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: no, I already tried that. Jim Cathey wrote: I think I just realized you have to remove the back seat on a 126 to get to the fuel sender Not so easy on a 560 with the power rear seat. Crap.

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

Not necessarily true in every market - witness the years you couldn't buy a 124 Diesel in the US --- On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: I really don't know, I'd assumed that once they introduced that feature, it was

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

OK Don wrote: Not necessarily true in every market - witness the years you couldn't buy a 124 Diesel in the US --- 1986, 1988, 1989? Then there are the years you couldn't buy a diesel S124 or S210, which I think was every year except 1987. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] I want one

Self denial will make you strong, Rich. Resist the temptation. On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 4:40 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/06/mercedes-amg-sls-e-cell/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] 560 trunk locked

I have not messed with it yet. OK Don wrote: Did you get into the car with the battery disconnected? On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 8:13 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I have the battery unhooked now, so when I hook it back up I will see what happens. dave walton wrote:

Re: [MBZ] I want one

No fun though. --R On 6/22/2010 10:04 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Self denial will make you strong, Rich. Resist the temptation. On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 4:40 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/06/mercedes-amg-sls-e-cell/

Re: [MBZ] Someone REALLY needs this

When you going? We can hit the Ravenel junkyard too. --R On 6/22/2010 9:59 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I'm waiting for a '94/95 with dead 4-matic to appear on the scene for that little dream project. Incidentally, my '95 E300 is at a friend's welding shop in

[MBZ] whats wrong with this one

http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/1804260357.html Looks like a parts replacer has gotten ahold of this - wonder what the real problem is?? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

Hi all We are now in Kingman Arizona about 93mile from Las Vegas. Went to the meteor impact crater on the way that was something us, we all enjoyed that one. Went through Flagstaff saw one fire, I got abit of altitude sickness but apart from that the road trip today was trouble free. Really

Re: [MBZ] M/B P/U Clone

Not exactly pickups... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-SPRINTER-3500-2-7L-MERCEDES-CDI-LIFETIME-WARRANTY-/220623902420?cmd=ViewItempt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item335e3596d4

[MBZ] (no subject)

www.ash8.pillsonline-c.com _ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox.

Re: [MBZ] Delivery status notification

Comcast is not liking okie mail right now. Mail Delivery System mailer-dae...@comcast.net writes: This is an automatically generated Delivery Status Notification. Delivery to the following recipients was aborted after 0 second(s): * mercedes@okiebenz.com Reporting-MTA:

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: All the stress that sheared the key ended up swaging it into place. It only _looks_ like it's welded! Well, that's my take on it anyhow. I bet it would chisel out of there, though. I fooled with it for a while longer tonight. Lacking any chisels

Re: [MBZ] I want one

On Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:40:12 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/06/mercedes-amg-sls-e-cell/ What he said. The Porsche 918 isn't too bad, either. :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] OT: lawn mower transaxle

No issues welding the wheels on, just grind off when you need to, and you're set. On Jun 22, 2010 11:17 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: All the stress that sheared the key ended up swaging i... I fooled with it for a while longer tonight.

Re: [MBZ] No news from our OZ-friends lately...

We loved it, meeting the Kaleb clan and having a feed at the outback place was great, obviously now we are in hospital without legs after the chickers stripped us bare but that is all part of the fun. Zak loves the Diesel dog and wants him shipped to Oz and i want to to have the 300TD mechanicals

Re: [MBZ] home AC does not seem to be working that well

On Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:39:19 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Today I am working driving around and all the sudden it hit me. That duct just HAS to be laying loose over there and I never noticed. Good catch. I bet my bills drop!! That would be nice. That AC seems like

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

Oops. Kaleb hit the wrong button Craig ___ 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] Delivery status notification

I'm getting the mail at home but nothing came through to my phone today. Strange Bob R On Tue, Jun 22, 2010 at 8:16 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Comcast is not liking okie mail right now. Mail Delivery System mailer-dae...@comcast.net writes: This is an