[MBZ] CL - $4500 Adenauer

2011-01-01 Thread David Bruckmann
This one actually looks like it could be worth saving... I'm not sure why he's calling it a 300S... it's not... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/2139378593.html For Sale By: PRIVATE SELLER Price: $4,500 (FIRM) Location: Scotts Valley, CA Year: 1953 Model: ADENAUER 300S Car Make: MERCEDES BEN

Re: [MBZ] Snap ring pliers

2011-01-01 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Snap all the way, never had an issue with either the inner or outer pliers, or the tip sets. Costly, but worth it. Walt On Jan 1, 2011 11:33 PM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I had an expensive set. I think they were KD. complete crap. > > I bought the HF cheapos. they appear to b

[MBZ] Chicken Wagon comes through

2011-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey
The Chicken Wagon has acquitted itself well the last week we've been on vacation. It rolled over 300kmi early in the trip, runs like a top. This morning we were back on the East side, in Yakima [WA] which was actually a bit warmer than here at home, and temps were colder. It was in the teens thi

Re: [MBZ] 76 240D Finally got to look

2011-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey
Remember that AC-equipped 114/115 have TWO blowers. One for AC, one for heat. It's the heat blower that is the PITA, the other one is easy to replace. If neither works it may be the switch, resistor pack, or (most likely) the switchover dingus that hangs underneath on the flap arm. -- Jim __

Re: [MBZ] Paging Jim Cathey: 'fixlinks'

2011-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey
be available as: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/fixlinks Not Found Try now. -- 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 change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig wrote: On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:17:22 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: If those rims are the right offset and no more than 7" wide... http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/2114108232.html I called the fellow. They are off a 2000 C230, 7.5" width for the front two and 8" width for the rear two.

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Walt Zarnoch
#2 and Home Heating work wonderfully, smells like an MB when first fired up, then it goes away after the thing warms up red hot. Walt On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 11:37 PM, Dave Walton wrote: > Keep in mind that at this point, #1 purchased at a Bulk Plant will have no > sulphur and no fuel additives.

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread OK Don
I've never seen #1 in Okie land --- and the kerosene that I do see in stores is $5/gal or more -- a lot of the refineries in OK have shut down - they move to Houston --- don't know about Ponca City - haven't been there in years. On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 9:36 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrot

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Dave Walton
Keep in mind that at this point, #1 purchased at a Bulk Plant will have no sulphur and no fuel additives. -Dave Walton On Jan 1, 2011, at 3:47 PM, "Allan Streib" wrote: > #1 diesel is kerosene. You can also use it in your MB. > > On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:23 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" > wrot

Re: [MBZ] Snap ring pliers

2011-01-01 Thread Dieselhead
I had an expensive set. I think they were KD. complete crap. I bought the HF cheapos. they appear to be much better built, but I have not used them a lot. Ultimate would be to call up snappy and buy what he has. They will cost you 20x the HF set, and may be nicer.Maybe they will cos

Re: [MBZ] Nokian vs.....

2011-01-01 Thread RELNGSON
...I found a more eurocentric tire review site. Their numbers are > on a scale of 1-5, with one being the best. > > Nokian WR-G2 1.89 average, 1.6 in snow, 1165 responses. > Altimax HP 1.85, 2.8 in snow, 28 respondents. > Continental DWS 1.75, 2.2 in snow, only 6 respondents. > The low sample size

Re: [MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-01 Thread Craig
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:17:22 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: > If those rims are the right offset and no more than 7" wide... > > http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/2114108232.html I called the fellow. They are off a 2000 C230, 7.5" width for the front two and 8" width for the rear two. I didn't as

[MBZ] Snap ring pliers

2011-01-01 Thread Fmiser
I need a pair. I have used cheap ones that are a waste of effort. Bent and twisted tips. What's a good pair? Preferably one (set?) that costs less than a car? Is interchangeable tips good, or are the small parts just going to get lost? --Philip ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Dieselhead
Jabut You have to remember the chairman is North of Chicago, and it gets BZ and stays there for long periods. I would agree that a dose for each tankful as a precaution is warranted in winter. Having a dead dissel at 20 below and 40-60 MPH wind is not just bad, it can be deadly. Surely

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-01 Thread Dieselhead
Since Eurotire went away, I've found I can buy tires at local dealers and get them installed for less than any online price + shipping + mounting+stems+balancing. Yea, next time I buy tires I am going to order them from that tire buyer website, they are cheaper and have free shipping. Wonder

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Dieselhead
It is gonna smoke more, and it will soot up your garage and your lungs over time. Buy some # 1 fuel. It should be available in Okieland. Drive over to Ponca, and maybe they will "spill " some into a bucket for you. yea, but how would #2 work in one of those heater? On 1/1/2011 2:47 PM, A

Re: [MBZ] Now this is more like it....PHX CL Grosser

2011-01-01 Thread Craig
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 19:36:01 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote: > http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/213815.html > > Makes that 6.3 look like a wreck. Indeed. And it costs only 104/39 = 2.67 times as much! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used par

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1985 300td wagon - as is - $1000 (Plainfield, MA)

2011-01-01 Thread Dieselhead
Right, and adding a reconditioned SLS-pump head is easier/cheaper/less gamble than swapping engines with an unknown in my book. I know of a fellow who used a power convertible top pump in lieu of the head SLS pump, and he simply rigged a spring loaded normally off button to run the pump when

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond writes: > When I got my '78 240D inspected this year the guy at the inspection > station asked me if I was going to drive it in the winter, I allowed > as how I'd planned to. He then started in on how you ABSOLUTELY MUST > use Power Service at every fill-up or the fuel will gel and y

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Dieselhead
Wow around my parts of the country, propane is $16-$20 for a 25 lb BBQ tank and over $100 for a 100 lb tank. You are getting a DEAL! It might BLOW ICE COLD if you use veggie oil. I think kero is a bit lighter distillate than diesel? Maybe burns a little cleaner? I got one of those propane

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3

2011-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Its dumb to post pics like that without explanation though. He's trying to sell a car, if he's done all the work and the pics are of the work being done it should say so. Without any say so it makes you wonder what the hell is going on. In fact once we shift to the underneath pictures how do we

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Surely the screen was clogged with dirt and other schmutz though right? No additive will fix that... If it was clogged with gelled fuel then add an ounce or two of the stuff when its due to be real cold and forget it the rest of the time. When I got my '78 240D inspected this year the guy at th

[MBZ] Now this is more like it....PHX CL Grosser

2011-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/213815.html Makes that 6.3 look like a wreck. 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 o

[MBZ] Oh, craig.....

2011-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
If those rims are the right offset and no more than 7" wide... http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/pts/2114108232.html http://www.tirebuyer.com/tirebuyerwicket/home/tab/Buy%20Tires/subtab/Shop%20by%20Tire%20Size/sortChanged/false/action/searchyBySize/selPanel/tireDetailPanel/frontWidth/195/frontRa

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Mountain Man Dan, Any modern winter diesel fuel is fine for your car and you need no additives, even in single digits. I drive my cars overall very little (3-5k miles a year) and use only straight diesel. No additives are necessary unless you have some existing problem (like allege) as others hav

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3

2011-01-01 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
These pictures are definitely taken while work was being done. They show major suspension components hanging in the air, disconnected etc. I'm surprised to hear you guys criticize these... in general, all this work being done is a good thing. Jaime On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 1:10 PM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm with Phillip and Marshall on this... My '84 190D is slowly cycling into service so last week it got a bottle of Diesel Kleen which I think helps to de-carbon an engine and otherwise de-schmutz the fuel system. I've seen this dramatically in the '78 240D which had quite low idle when I first

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Ours is exactly the opposite, between my wife owning her own business and my doing a bit of side work the amount we spend on the accountant is well worth it. Our taxes went down about $500/yr when we started going to him, plus if theres any problem he'll be there. -Curt Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-01 Thread LWB250
None that I know of. We do run an IT infrastructure, some of which is dictated by the state and federal government. In fact, our enterprise consists of somewhere in the range of 35,000 client machines (desktop, laptop and tablet) and around 1,500 servers (my guess, I believe it is more.) IT i

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Philip wrote: > Why are you using it? > Unless you get > some really crazy-cold weather. > > If you use it to disperse water, that can be helpful. > > If you use it to replace the missing lubricity caused by the > de-sulfuring, that's valid - but should be used all year. Those are great reasons

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Max wrote: > What are you trying to fix?  Unless you are treating a specific problem, > you're wasting money in my opinion. Probably. I had a bad experience 2 years ago with a clogged tank screen and early winter fuel from a low volume diesel station. The screen is changed and I only buy fuel at

Re: [MBZ] leaking turbo return line

2011-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
No hope of straightening it? Too bad you didn't bend 326, it's easier to straighten a part that's supposed to be straight than one with a slight intentional bend. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] leaking turbo return line

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
com/attachments/20110101/de5f135c/attachment.png> ___ 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/mailman/li

[MBZ] leaking turbo return line

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The reason the tube is leaking is I think I bent the top section somehow when I was removing the head, causing it not to seat in the bottom section square, but rather at an angle. In this its listed as 320 and it leaks at the joint between 320 and 326. EPC says 320 only fits 603.971, Im hopin

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
I would guess it would be smokey or sooty, or at least more smelly. Might also overheat, more energy in #2 than #1. Allan On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:31 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > yea, but how would #2 work in one of those heater? > > On 1/1/2011 2:47 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > #1 diesel

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, next time I buy tires I am going to order them from that tire buyer website, they are cheaper and have free shipping. Wonder how long that will last?? On 1/1/2011 4:07 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: get the general altimax Here's something intereesting. I checked with

Re: [MBZ] CL Add Inundating me with Spam

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:29 -0800, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > Yup, I put a WTB ad up as I need a new snowmobile trailer and I got a ton > of "we buy your item and ship to Europe" which is especially hilarious as > I'm not selling anything... > > Why? I dunno, scammers are stupid? Automated programs,

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, but how would #2 work in one of those heater? On 1/1/2011 2:47 PM, Allan Streib wrote: #1 diesel is kerosene. You can also use it in your MB. On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:23 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: It says you can use #1 diesel or kero, does not say anything about #2 diesel. Maybe

Re: [MBZ] CL Add Inundating me with Spam

2011-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
Yup, I put a WTB ad up as I need a new snowmobile trailer and I got a ton of "we buy your item and ship to Europe" which is especially hilarious as I'm not selling anything... Why? I dunno, scammers are stupid? -Curt Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2011 12:57:10 -0700 From: Bob Rentfro To: Mercedes Discussi

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
I've used the tubes before too but with the buckets I was thinking I could get the sand for free and have buckets which are just handy... Of course I'd need to fill the buckets and take 'em into the basement to dry by the fire for a day or so. Otherwise I can picture myself needing the sand and

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
What are your plans, if any, to move to "cloud" computing? Seems like a good move, on the surface, for any organization who's core competency/mission is not running an IT infrastructure. On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:37 -0800, "LWB250" wrote: > It's really a matter of evolution, as we started out wit

Re: [MBZ] OT - computer issues

2011-01-01 Thread LWB250
It's really a matter of evolution, as we started out with the ML 150s a long, long time ago, and as we add newer and better hardware on top, the MLs gradually work their way down the ladder, that is, to applications where they are less and less critical. Document file servers are probably the l

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: get the general altimax Here's something intereesting. I checked with Max's new online tire vendor, Tirebuyer.com. They have very similar customer survey numbers for Altimax HP and Continental DWS, except the Altimax averages 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5 for light snow t

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Fmiser
> Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: > Howe's is RI product (Ocean State Oil) -along with quahogs-so > it is highly recommended and used here. I have used it for 8 > years in both my 240D's and my 300D 2.5t and I plan to use it > in my new 300 CD that I brought home last night. I use it > from Nov-March

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
What are you trying to fix? Unless you are treating a specific problem, you're wasting money in my opinion. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Friday, December 31, 2010 10:28 PM To: Mercedes D

Re: [MBZ] Yokohama tires was: I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
I just put the Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position (195/65R15) on my wagon, and so far (about 1000 miles including a lot of wet even some snow) I couldn't be happier. Replaced some Conti ProContact tires that had about 40k miles and were killed by bad suspension (now fixed). If anything dev

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread LWB250
All I can tell you is that we are given the choice of doing the recordkeeping and IRS stuff on our own, or submitting a mileage report for reimbursement at $0.37/mile. Remember, we're dealing with a governmental agency here. You don't argue with them, as you will lose. I just take the money a

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
#1 diesel is kerosene. You can also use it in your MB. On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:23 -0600, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > It says you can use #1 diesel or kero, does not say anything about > #2 diesel. Maybe I could mix kero and regular diesel > > On 1/1/2011 12:11 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: > > It mi

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I use a program called gnucash, works quite well and is totally free. Not sure if there's a mac or windows version though. Walt On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 3:44 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > LWB250 wrote: > >> This year should be even more interesting, as I am now driving for work, >> and they only reimb

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
LWB250 wrote: This year should be even more interesting, as I am now driving for work, and they only reimburse me at $0.37/mile, whereas the IRS allows $0.50/mile. While it may seem trivial, I am certainly going to claim that $0.13/mile difference. I keep my records in a standard .csv forma

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3, the peasant version

2011-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Hendrik wrote: > Anyway I wouldn't own a 6.3 if it was given to me for free, rather have a > 3.5. I'm with you on that. Although, there probably is not much difference in maintenance / rebuild costs. I do not know the 3.5, but from what I recall reading through the years - it is a beast of an engi

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread LWB250
I have used TurboTax since the early 90s, as it was the only Mac-based solution available at the time. Through some judicious research and searching I have been able to get it for free or very little from various sources. For example, State Farm was giving away free licenses to their customers

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Craig
On Sat, 1 Jan 2011 11:19:12 -0800 (PST) LWB250 wrote: > I use a Mac application called iBank that does much the same, but in > the case of the app everything in the way of access is stored locally > rather than on their servers. > > Granted, you could still be compromised, but the same could be

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
Allan wrote: > How many are using software for tax preparation? It makes no sense for me to pay for that type of stuff. Zero assets, zero loans, only about 8 boxes to fill in and I'm done. Nothing complex. mao aka ... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and use

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
It says you can use #1 diesel or kero, does not say anything about #2 diesel. Maybe I could mix kero and regular diesel On 1/1/2011 12:11 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: It might BLOW ICE COLD if you use veggie oil. I think kero is a bit lighter distillate than diesel? Maybe burns a little cleaner?

Re: [MBZ] Howes Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Mountain Man
I don't currently have a problem, but last year the cruddy tank screen got me stopped on the way to work one cold morning. Of course, cheapskate me put some local station diesel in the tank prior to the freeze - probably not properly conditioned like the high flow through interstate fuel stop - my

Re: [MBZ] CL Add Inundating me with Spam

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
Why? Because CL is free. Any free service on the web attracts spammers. This is why, more and more, I'm seeing people use throw-away email addresses for CL and just putting their phone number in. If you really don't want to give out your home phone number, get a Google Voice number and forwar

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: How many are using software for tax preparation? I have for the past 5 years at least, except last year I didn't get around to buying any and did everything on paper. I was surprised to find it took about the same time, maybe less, as using the software, and the whole proc

[MBZ] CL Add Inundating me with Spam

2011-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
I put the 1999 Mustang Convertible Boot I've had taking up space in my garage on CL last week. I have gotten more crap sent to me Re:-ing that ad than I ever had before. Everything from the one where they tell you the CL CEO is handing out iPads to one where some gal wanted me to open up the link t

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
How many are using software for tax preparation? I have for the past 5 years at least, except last year I didn't get around to buying any and did everything on paper. I was surprised to find it took about the same time, maybe less, as using the software, and the whole process felt a lot less "

[MBZ] New Radio Time

2011-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
Happy belated Christmas to all, and best wishes for the New Year. I just purchased a new radio for my '95, after the original got wet and died. I decided on a JVC Arsenal KD-AHD69 CD Receiver from Crutchfield for $150, which came with adapter harness and nice wiring instructions (although ther

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 1985 300td wagon - as is - $1000 (Plainfield, MA)

2011-01-01 Thread Max Dillon
I know of a fellow who used a power convertible top pump in lieu of the head SLS pump, and he simply rigged a spring loaded normally off button to run the pump when needed, which he said was usually only once every couple of weeks unless he put a load of stuff in the car. I think he used a Cavalie

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread WILTON
Yes, free Quicken 2011 Starter Edition with TT. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software I think if you get Turbotax you can get a free copy of Quicken - l

Re: [MBZ] UB

2011-01-01 Thread LWB250
I have a former neighbor who is an Ubuntu geek and an engineer, to boot. Like most engineers, his practical knowledge and ability to sort things out in a logical fashion (as opposed to on paper) is marginal at best. For example, he was trying to reassemble the recoil starter for his weed wacker

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Kinda what I was thinking. Bob R On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > So far I've not heard them doing any "bad things" but my fear would be if > their systems get compromised, they have all your bank passwords. No > thanks, > > Allan > > On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:44 -0700, "B

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread LWB250
I signed up with Mint.com when they first came out, but got scared off by the amount of confidential information they hold, so I bailed. I suspect the same has occurred with other subscribers, and as a result I don't think they are doing that well. I use a Mac application called iBank that doe

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
So far I've not heard them doing any "bad things" but my fear would be if their systems get compromised, they have all your bank passwords. No thanks, Allan On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:44 -0700, "Bob Rentfro" wrote: > In the spirit of not making any resolutions, I was looking for a free > budgeting

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Rich Thomas
I think if you get Turbotax you can get a free copy of Quicken - look in the paper, they always have some kind of buy TT and get something free with it. I think Quicken is probably about the most used. i would not give out that info to some online deal. --R On 1/1/2011 1:44 PM, Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
If the manufacture says you can use diesel (without caveats such as "outdoors only") I'd think it would be ok. My hunch would be that it would be a bit more sooty/smokey but maybe not. I have a propane one in my garage. No fumes/smell at all. Allan On Sat, 01 Jan 2011 11:39 -0600, "Kaleb C. S

[MBZ] Geeky But Cool

2011-01-01 Thread LWB250
http://www.slothfurnace.com/sabers/ROTJLuke_01.html Amazing machine work. 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 change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Russ Williams
We burned JP-4 or Diesel in the ones we had all all our hangers. They would emit a little smoke when first fired up but after that no smoke. Russ W. _ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2

Re: [MBZ] '78 450 SLC PHX CL

2011-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
well, if I ever got one, you'd be my go to guy. You jet tronic page thingy is bueno (or wait, was that the Zenith thing...?) Bob R On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 11:49 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Rebuilt fuel distributors aren't so uber expensive. > > I just bought one for an early 450SLC 5.0 (aka, 03

Re: [MBZ] '78 450 SLC PHX CL

2011-01-01 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Rebuilt fuel distributors aren't so uber expensive. I just bought one for an early 450SLC 5.0 (aka, 034 ferrari distributor) for $450 from this guy: http://www.specialtauto.com/fuel-distributors.html You can still get them new, or genuine Bosch rebuilds for much more, but unless you've got a car

[MBZ] O.T. Free Budgeting Software

2011-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
In the spirit of not making any resolutions, I was looking for a free budgeting software to download and the prevolent one seems to be this Mint.com thing. Right off the bat, it made me a little nervous because the first thing it askes for is your bankcard number, " We ask for the name of your bank

Re: [MBZ] Anyone hear of this.....New Years eve thingy......what will they think of next?

2011-01-01 Thread OK Don
All of us are getting old - our son (the youngest) is the only one who managed to see the new year in - at his apartment, not here. We were at 72F four days ago, woke up this AM to 18F --- no precipitation to go with it, so it's OK. On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 12:05 AM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > I am get

Re: [MBZ] '78 450 SLC PHX CL

2011-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
Not really interested in this car, just wanting to expend my knowledge. I know nothing about gassers. Bob R On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Bob Rentfro wrote: > >> http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2138095474.html >> >> If someone who types like that says something ab

Re: [MBZ] '78 450 SLC PHX CL

2011-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Bob Rentfro wrote: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2138095474.html If someone who types like that says something about a pump, what do suppose is wrong? I'm not familiar with these engines. Is this a Jet tronic thing? Probably, but unless the pump relay is wonky I can't imagine it runnin

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Rich Thomas
It might BLOW ICE COLD if you use veggie oil. I think kero is a bit lighter distillate than diesel? Maybe burns a little cleaner? I got one of those propane tank heaters at HF a coupla weeks ago, that thing works pretty well. Refill the tank at Tractor Supply with a $3 coupon, it cost me $6

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3

2011-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig wrote: In addition, http://yoni123.com/gallery1/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3678.JPG and http://yoni123.com/gallery1/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_3681.JPG show a connecting rod with ball joints on both ends behind the differential, but the bottom end is not connected to anything. Control rod

Re: [MBZ] '78 450 SLC PHX CL

2011-01-01 Thread Rich Thomas
Fuel pump, water pump, injection pump, any of those things could dose it a tat this time --R On 1/1/2011 11:03 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2138095474.html If someone who types like that says something about a pump, what do suppose is wrong? I'm not familiar wi

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3

2011-01-01 Thread E M
You can see orange peel on a number of the panels. I don't think they took any time to flatten the paint out. Also, I'm not an expert, but the undercoating in the wheel wells looks a bit rough. Is that how they left the factory, or just a crap job of using rubberized undercoating and a quick coa

Re: [MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
I burned diesel in one once back in the '70's and it was a little smoky, but I sure they are more technologically advanced now. Bob R On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 10:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > I have a small torpedo heater I use when I am working in the garage that > burns kerosene. I crack th

[MBZ] torpedo heaters

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have a small torpedo heater I use when I am working in the garage that burns kerosene. I crack the garage door open a little bit so I dont get too many fumes or anything and it burns really clean anyway. You can also put diesel in them as well. My question is has anybody burned diesel in on

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3

2011-01-01 Thread LWB250
Photos of the trunk look like it has some orange peel in the finish. Definitely a crackhead. Dan --- On Fri, 12/31/10, E M wrote: > From: E M > Subject: [MBZ] eBay 6.3 > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Date: Friday, December 31, 2010, 9:09 PM > I'd love one, but this is NOT a > $39,000 ca

[MBZ] '78 450 SLC PHX CL

2011-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/2138095474.html If someone who types like that says something about a pump, what do suppose is wrong? I'm not familiar with these engines. Is this a Jet tronic thing? Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] eBay 6.3

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I wondered about those 2 very things myself. In the first one it looks like the airbag is missing? I dont know, I have never messed with those cars before. On 12/31/2010 10:08 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:38:56 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond wrote: The outside is so beautiful, the i

Re: [MBZ] the 140 RUNS

2011-01-01 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Probably due to the excessive amount of fuel that was pooling up in the the cylinders. :) Glad you got her going for the new year! Walt On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Well I will tell you with it 180 out and with enough cranking it WILL actual > fire for a brief sec

Re: [MBZ] the 140 RUNS

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I will tell you with it 180 out and with enough cranking it WILL actual fire for a brief second. On 12/31/2010 9:28 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: Yeah, I've shorted mine out too. Blew the fuse in my case. Cam out that far is a problem to, eh? Somehow the fuel just won't light on the exhau

Re: [MBZ] Another on-crack CL posting? - $15k Ponton diesel

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They are on crack. On 12/31/2010 6:39 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:52:55 -0800 David Bruckmann wrote: Seems a little high to me, but maybe Ponton sedans are suddenly on the upswing? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2137829542.html It might just be the camera, but the rear sta

Re: [MBZ] I just discovered something about the '94 E420 ...

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
get the general altimax On 12/31/2010 6:38 PM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 18:24:21 -0600 Dieselhead<126die...@gmail.com> wrote: In my limited experience Joke-ohama are terrible tires. I will never have one on anything I own. They seem to run fine on dry roads, but now that winter is h

[MBZ] I guess Hursty left

2011-01-01 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
jabbahur...@gmail.com has been removed from Mercedes. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 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 _

Re: [MBZ] Howe's Diesel Treat

2011-01-01 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Howe's is RI product (Ocean State Oil) -along with quahogs-so it is highly recommended and used here. I have used it for 8 years in both my 240D's and my 300D 2.5t and I plan to use it in my new 300 CD that I brought home last night. I use it from Nov-March about yeah much in each tank. It is a

Re: [MBZ] Anyone hear of this.....New Years eve thingy......what will they think of next?

2011-01-01 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah it's been funny weather, only took the cover off a week ago, pool was just starting to get warmish and now it's coolish again, so I put the solar blanket on. We may well have a late summer. They are getting flooded out up in Queensland and I think we has some snow a few weeks ago in the sno

Re: [MBZ] OT time for a bit of country

2011-01-01 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Yeah I should be doing some maintenance on the gear. Hendrik who is enjoying the holiday season Dieselhead wrote: Hendrik, That is great! Happy New Year! But shouldn't you be out diggin instead of searchin fer stuff on youboob? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a8jGVXOMsw Hendrik who wa