On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:15:11 -0500 OK Don wrote:
> On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Craig wrote:
>
> > On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:04:16 -0500 OK Don wrote:
> >
> > > Corredct! I used that black "never hardens" standard old time gasket
> > > sealer. Wish I could remember the name ---
> >
> > Permat
Yes!
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Craig wrote:
> On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:04:16 -0500 OK Don wrote:
>
> > Corredct! I used that black "never hardens" standard old time gasket
> > sealer. Wish I could remember the name ---
>
> Permatex #2
>
>
> Craig
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OK Don
2001 ML320
1992 300D 2.5T
1990
Mountain Man wrote:
the olde schwinn ain't gonna propel me down the road fast enough to
make my head hurt if I took a spill, methinks.
Unless you smack your head on a vehicle or fixed object, it's vertical speed you
need be concerned about. I know of an instance in which a healthy young fema
On Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:04:16 -0500 OK Don wrote:
> Corredct! I used that black "never hardens" standard old time gasket
> sealer. Wish I could remember the name ---
Permatex #2
Craig
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> think of that compressible foam as analogous to the crumple zone we now
> believe needs to be designed in for automobile safety, and it should be
> apparent why helmets have evolved to tend to look like they do.
It might also be worthwhile to define what you need to accomplish in
the
Readers Digest has a 20% off coupon and free flashlight in the current
issue.
Walt
On Oct 21, 2010 8:16 PM, "OK Don" wrote:
Just what I was going to say - go for the heavier unit. If he is actually
pulling an engine, the "leveling" attachment is a BIG help!
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 3:08 PM, d
Hmm - add octopus tentacles to one --
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 12:33 PM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote:
> The foam is designed to crack and absorb the blow before your cabeza does.
> The shapes are there for "coolness" in both fashion and air venting, and to
> some ext
Just what I was going to say - go for the heavier unit. If he is actually
pulling an engine, the "leveling" attachment is a BIG help!
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 3:08 PM, dave walton wrote:
> Keep in mind that the actual weight limit depends on how far you
> extend the arm. I have their 2-ton unit
The slip ring can be dirty enough to prevent good contact with the new
brushes, without being too worn or pitted - happen to me once. I installed
the new regulator/brushes, and the alternator still dide not charge. I took
out the new regulator, cleaned the slip ring with a typwriter eraser 'pen',
r
Corredct! I used that black "never hardens" standard old time gasket sealer.
Wish I could remember the name ---
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 9:01 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
> Tim,
>
> I've never done an OM603 oil pan, but I have read the prohibition in the
> service m
I've never seen that. In the gunk situation, with the BMW /5 series,
the problem when the shaft got gunked up, manifests itself exactly as
Philip described.
Fred's situation could happen in theory. But Philip's description
would likely happen first.
Fmiser wrote:
For the gunk to caus
Fmiser wrote:
For the gunk to cause it to not disengage fully, the pedal would
not move all the way. The driver with his foot on the pedal can
supply _way_ more force to push past gunk than the springs can
to "return". Thus it's the return/engage, not the release that
the gunk will interfere w
sorry 179.99, it was Max, I forwarded it on to him.
--R
On 10/21/2010 4:52 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
just arrived via email, engine hoist 199.99 -- who wanted the coupon?
--R
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ignoring the fact that opinions of style arehighly subjective,it needs
to be acknowledged that there's some form following function
involved.it's not just simply a matter of "strong";as someone pointed
out in an even later later post, "thinner" goes against the school of
thought that there need
just arrived via email, engine hoist 199.99 -- who wanted the coupon?
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On 21/10/2010 3:22 PM, ernest breakfield wrote:
good luck defining "geeky" or "not cool', and getting manufacturing
cycles that would be able to put out product as fast as that
definition changes,..;-)
cheers!
e
On 21/Oct/10 09:15, R A Bennell wrote:
What we really need is for someone
good luck defining "geeky" or "not cool', and getting manufacturing
cycles that would be able to put out product as fast as that definition
changes,..;-)
cheers!
e
On 21/Oct/10 09:15, R A Bennell wrote:
What we really need is for someone to invent a better bike helmet that
does not lo
Keep in mind that the actual weight limit depends on how far you
extend the arm. I have their 2-ton unit and it's only rated for 500lbs
when fully extended. That's the position you need to use when pulling
an engine from a W140.
-Dave Walton
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 12:25 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV
S
Phillip.
The clutch operates by pinching the clutch disc between the flywheel and
the clutch cover.
The clutch cover has heavy springs or a spring disc to perform the pinching.
when the clutch pedal is pushed down the clutch cover retracts slightly
from the clutch disc thus releasing pressure o
> Frederick W Moir wrote:
> Dieselhead, et al.
> No NOT agree!
> If the clutch disc will not slide easily on the splines, it
> will drag on the flywheel or Clutch cover, causing crunchy
> engagement, esp. when cold, and cause there to be a lot of
> pedal travel in an attempt to free up the disc.
>
> Curt Raymond wrote:
> So now that cooler weather has set in I find that the trans on
> my '78 240D (that I finally bought from Dwight) doesn't want
> to shift in reverse until the car has been driven some. First
> thing in the morning I fire it up and it'll go into reverse
> (to get out of the d
They usually update the dates monthly, didn't even notice. :) The 1T
picker is frequently $100 (or at least has been the past few months),
and if he can wait they will probably update the coupon in at least
one of the magazine ads. As always the place to follow them is
http://slickdeals.net/forums
That all makes sense, thanks.
The car will go to my Indy sometime soon for a block heater, when we do that I
think I'll have him put M1 ATF in the trans and see how it goes. I'll also go
out today or tomorrow and make sure the MC is sufficient filled.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:14:34 -050
Be advised that these items are very common on Craig's list.
Greg
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Dieselhead, et al.
No NOT agree!
If the clutch disc will not slide easily on the splines, it will drag on
the flywheel or Clutch cover, causing crunchy engagement, esp. when
cold, and cause there to be a lot of pedal travel in an attempt to free
up the disc.
Not so?
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel pr
the BMW /5 motorsickles had something like a 21 spline input shaft in
place of the normal 6 splines. These have a history of getting
gunked up with a little oil seepage, dust from the clutch disk and
environmental dust. They regularly have to have the trans removed,
spline cleaning, lube wit
It wouldn't. Crawl under and pull the trans fill plug , stick your
finger in. If it smells like diff grease, drain and refill with ATF.
Hypoid gear oil in the trans will do what you describe, and will
change as it warms up.
Well having not opened the clutch circuit I wouldn't have thought to
Tim C wrote:
If he's not gone yet, first coupon = $99.
http://www.harborfreight.com/magurl1
Cool. Got a time machine to go with it?
Even if it's expired, it's good to know that they still put that thing on sale
for $100 sometimes.
Mitch.
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Curt Raymond wrote:
Well having not opened the clutch circuit I wouldn't have thought to bleed air
out... I guess I should make sure I've got plenty of fluid but why would the
problem go away when warm?
You may have two problems, late and or draggy clutch release, and stiff tranny
fluid.
M
Just returned from the dealer. Interesting to peek around the back, and see
what all the mechanics drive to work. Sure are a lot of old 300 oil burners
parked out there. Having said that, lots of SLRs and S Classed parked up
front. Want a deal on a used SLR, or how about a Maybach? Always a fe
Curt.
Goo is usually from leaky seals, either engine rear main or trans input
shaft seal added to dust, asbestos/ceramic/organic or just plain old MBZ
dirt. Some transmissions have no input seals, just an oil slinger. The
clutch slave may also be moist from failing seals and dribbling into the
Then I notice this is a gasser, face palm.
-Rolf
On 10/18/2010 12:19 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
I have a colleague looking for one, and that price is nice, but too far
from SC.
-Max
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If only these had been turbos.
PS if anyone finds an om606 engine for cheap LMK!
-Rolf
On 10/18/2010 12:19 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
I have a colleague looking for one, and that price is nice, but too far
from SC.
-Max
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From:
The foam is designed to crack and absorb the blow before your cabeza
does. The shapes are there for "coolness" in both fashion and air
venting, and to some extent aerodynamics. Sounds like Alex wore the
helmet like the autistic kids have now, which are probably good
protection but also hot an
'Preciate the offer, but I'll continue to "suffer." BTW, I had an 80 240D
(all manual) from Nov 79 - Jun 95 when it was wrecked by an uninsured
motorist at 185 kmi. 'Still be driving it if it hadn't been totaled. 'Wish
I'd kept it and fixed it myself.
The 87 300D and 91 350SDL I have now ar
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
The last time I rode a bicycle regularly was junior high, and I wore a
helmet made by MSR (the climbing-gear people) that was bright orange
and shaped more like a scooter helmet (i.e. like a 3/4 face motorcycle
helmet but with less constricting padding). It seemed to me
Goo sounds like a reasonable diagnosis, whats the fix? Does the trans have to
come out? If so I probably won't be doing it...
I don't think Dwight had noticed anything and I didn't notice anything until we
started getting cooler weather.
-Curt
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:19:53 -0400
From: Frede
Well having not opened the clutch circuit I wouldn't have thought to bleed air
out... I guess I should make sure I've got plenty of fluid but why would the
problem go away when warm?
-Curt
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:38:36 -0400
From: Mitch Haley
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
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The (dis)honorable Sen. Harkin just announced that he is trying to
modify tax incentives so that they don't apply JUST TO PETROLEUM. He
is doing that in order to enable a ethanol pipeline to the eastern
states from SD. (read POET)
So don't forget to factor in subsidies to oil pipelines when
Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
Anyone have a current HF coupon or coupon code? A colleague needs to
purchase the HF cherry picker.
Who wanted a video inspection camera?
http://images.harborfreight.com/hftweb/homebanner/dealcoupons/images/coupon102110.jpg
The one ton
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 9:36 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> R A Bennell wrote:
>> What we really need is for someone to invent a better bike helmet that
>> does not look geeky. Then people would be more likely to wear them. My sons,
>> who are now in their 20's, were reluctant to wear helmets as teens b
On 21/10/2010 11:36 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
R A Bennell wrote:
What we really need is for someone to invent a better bike helmet
that does not look geeky. Then people would be more likely to wear
them. My sons, who are now in their 20's, were reluctant to wear
helmets as teens because it was
On Thu, Oct 21, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV
SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote:
> Anyone have a current HF coupon or coupon code? A colleague needs to
> purchase the HF cherry picker.
Is he going to buy it in person at the store or online? If the former
(which I assume is the case sinc
R A Bennell wrote:
What we really need is for someone to invent a better bike helmet that
does not look geeky. Then people would be more likely to wear them. My
sons, who are now in their 20's, were reluctant to wear helmets as teens
because it was not cool.
I thought they had the styling
Anyone have a current HF coupon or coupon code? A colleague needs to
purchase the HF cherry picker.
-Max
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SO this is a 4 speed manual, I gather.
1. Check/change the trans oil. If someone put hypoid gear oil in
it, it will smell distinctly. If it is like older 4 speeds, it takes
ATF, not gear oil. Gear oil gets very heavy when cold, and the MB
transissions are not made for this. It causes the
Hi, Curt, et al.
By my experience, non-release of clutch is usually something like the
disk not sliding on the input shaft, (rust/dust-filled-oil-goo), or the
T/O bearing is getting tight on the shaft from the same stuff, or dry
seizure of the pilot bearing, (ball, or sintered bronze/brass). Th
On 21/10/2010 11:06 AM, Rich Thomas wrote:
After my encounter with a Sprinter last summer (or I guess summer
before last now), my view on helmets got reinforced quite a bit,
though I managed to keep my head off the pavement mostly in that
particular event. (the rest of me could have used some
After my encounter with a Sprinter last summer (or I guess summer before
last now), my view on helmets got reinforced quite a bit, though I
managed to keep my head off the pavement mostly in that particular
event. (the rest of me could have used some thick armor though) That
and my neighbor w
Could be leaking master cylinder, slave cylinder, piping, or
mal-adjusted master cylinder.
-Max
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Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2010 11:31 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ]
although it should probably be pretty obvious that banging ones
head on something hard probably isn't a good idea (go ahead; try it!), i
rode many thousands of miles without a bicycle helmet, but wear one now
for a couple of reasons.
one is proactive; conspicuity in traffic. that big o
Did you bleed the air out of the clutch circuit?
Or is it supposed to self purge the air with use?
Mitch.
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So now that cooler weather has set in I find that the trans on my '78 240D
(that I finally bought from Dwight) doesn't want to shift in reverse until the
car has been driven some. First thing in the morning I fire it up and it'll go
into reverse (to get out of the driveway) but theres always a l
"Does anyone know the OD of the bottom of the LBJ and the depth of LBJ
part that presses into the control arm?"
I think Jim has already provided this? From his notes:
"I then cut off a short section of the 2" pipe, it was about perfect
as-is. (28mm long and 60mm in diameter.) I put the 2" on the
This has the best collection of used car hyperbole ever assembled in one CL
listing! Unique car! Cold air! Drive anywhere! Interior is good for its
age!!
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> http://northmiss.craigslist.org/cto/2009553322.html
>
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Thanks for the info. I will keep you updated
Mike
On Oct 21, 2010, at 10:05 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>> Before I pull the alternator is there anything, other than the alternator
>> that could go wrong with the charging system that I can check?
>
> Is it plugged in? If the lightbulb in the dash
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Before I pull the alternator is there anything, other than the
alternator that could go wrong with the charging system that I can
check?
Is it plugged in? If the lightbulb in the dash fails,
or there's a wiring problem to it, you will get no charging.
You must see the light at key-on, or you d
anybody have the specs or details on this water pipe deal for removing
them?
See: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/mb190dlog.html#8Sep2008
-- Jim
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Start stacking your jingies together. Looks like he has cut the
price. I wouldn't be surprised if he would take 2k or 2500 for it.
Especially after you point out to him that unless he has
documentation of regular service, he has a 1200 doll
Even though I feel like a loon I wear one, especially when I look at the scar
on my wife's head from taking an unexpected spill some years ago where her head
met the pavement.
When your head meets the pavement your head loses every single time.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:13:08 -0500
From:
Since you're such a nice guy Wilton I'll trade you my '78 240D manual trans,
manual windows, manual heat controls, no sunroof, for either of your sunroofed
jalopies. You deliver... ;)
-Curt
Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:35:55 -0400
From: "WILTON"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Jim Cathey already posted that:
I found the metal bits in the Harbor Freight adapter kit.
Both are made from galvanized water pipe. The main one is
48mm long, and 45mm in diameter (OD). It's the one I slit down
the side and welded back together slightly smaller in diameter.
The other one in th
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You could pull the reg/brush set and look at it. I had one time that
the non-Bosch brush set didn't seat well and one brush broke off. IF
the shaft is rough or worn badly it can eat brushed. IF the former,
you can try new brushes again. If the latter, replace the alt.
Hi Everyone,
My alt
Just put the dash pad on, and he wouldn't even have to mention it.
Wilton
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http://memphis.craigslist.o
I had seen that movie a million times and never paid attention
to it. When it came out a few years ago about that next time I
watched it I was sure to read the credits.
On 10/19/2010 10:36 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Just saw the begining of "Night of the Living Dead" on AMC and there was
Herr Do
Does anybody have the specs or details on this water pipe deal
for removing them?
On 10/19/2010 8:23 AM, Dieselhead wrote:
You need the 3 in one for sure. I used that and a BFH on the 87
300D in April. You can find the running commentary in the
archive. The commentary on doing the rear sub
Hi Everyone,
My alternator appears to have stopped functioning. I noticed a couple of weeks
ago the ignition light flashing on and off very weakly when at idle. This only
happened two or three times that I noticed. I hoped it was just a glitch,
however over the next week my battery was getti
That's my dream car. Hopefully, I'll get the chance to own one before they
all rust away.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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