I did more digging on alignment.
Toe in and camber are easy. Directly measure them.
Caster is arrived by calculation. I found a couple different
formula on the web - most of them referring to a no-longer
available file on the Hunter Engineering website.
I finally found the PDF. *grin*
So
Craig wrote:
On Thu, 06 Jan 2011 09:40:38 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
... the car didn't come with a key for the door locks by the time I got
it. All I know is the ignition key does not work in the doors.
If you get a key cut by the VIN, it will fit the doors, presuming their
Dan,
Thanks for your insight. I'm also drawn to older styles, like the old VW
VDO gauges. I wish they'd had a clock on the dash - I would really like to
make a desk clock with the style of a VDO VW gauge from the sixties.
Although I'm tempted to seek out an original mechanical watch of some
On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 9:49 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
I find it hard to believe that the hydraulic fluid tank is really a
pressure reservoir
Can't be, it's plastic. Would explode.
Yeah, that's what I thought. The coolant overflow tank is plastic,
but then it's not
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Meaning that there's a reason for that little filter I found inside
the flow control valve to be a sintered bronze solid rather than
something less exotic, like a fine flat screen, for example? Would
soaking it in brake cleaner as I did be enough to restore its degree
http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2006/11/biggest-and-hungriest-machines.html
Check out the D8 Cat it snarfed up. That right there is total
justification for its existence.
AC BLOWS ICE COLD! and gets 40ft to the gallon on bunker oil!
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Meaning that there's a reason for that little filter I found inside
the flow control valve to be a sintered bronze solid rather than
something less exotic, like a fine flat screen, for example?
Well, they're physically robust, small, and cheap. What's not to like?
Would soaking it in brake
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My door locks are becoming difficult. Both the driver and passenger side. The
key is genuine MB/steel and not worn. Works without issue in the ignition
lock. Both door locks have gotten fiddly: I have to jiggle the key around to
get them to turn.
I have used some de-icer spray a few times
Greg,
Thanks for your input. My glasses are titanium, had them for about 15 years
now, and absolutely love the light weight and the strength/durability. Paid
through the nose, on the second set of lenses, will keep these glasses as
long as I can find an optical shop which will make new lenses
Perhaps, but Father Time marches on. Need to update my will if I get this
new watch!
-Max
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Subject:
What about splicing in some relays so that the bulbs don't matter? (It also
reduces the load on your flasher) (I saw this done on a factory harness on a 91
Jeep Cherokee that I once had...)
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On Jan 6, 2011, at 17:08,
I highly recommend the official MB tumbler lube in the little pressurized
can; I'm sure Rusty can get it for you. Another option would be Boeing T-9
Bo-Shield (? Not sure about the name), which you may be able to find in a
big spray can at a marine goods store. T-9 is a really nice metal
On the rear SLS for my 123 and 124 wagons, the fluid was circulated from the
pump to the control valve and back to the reservoir/filter when the engine
was running. The control valve decided if additional pressure _on the other
side of the circuit which is struts and accumulators_ was needed to
Well, there you go. From the MB guy: a 114 coupe. A few years ago
when I talked about the 114/115 series, I was beat up by the
experts on the list that there was no such thing as a 114.
Just like they know tires don't slip belts and there was no H-3
headlight before there was a H-4
Graphite lock spray?
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On Jan 7, 2011, at 10:46 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
My door locks are becoming difficult. Both the driver and passenger side. The
key is genuine MB/steel and not worn. Works without issue in the ignition
lock. Both door locks
Hey all,
I *think* the right wheel bearing my 190D is loose. I've bought a dial
indicator and magnetic base and want to use it to prove the proper tightness.
IIRC the correct number is something like .006 but how exactly do I do it?
Stick the base on the rotor, point the indicator at the
This link shows photos and talks about the process if I recall correctly.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=203367
I have sent out 3 copies of the scan of the drawings for it to Walt,
Greg and Max.
Anyone else want one?
Randy
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114 = 6 cylinder cars
115 = 4 and 5 cylinder cars
Otherwise, they're pretty much the same car. Often referred to as /8
models or strich acht in german. I own the NJ license plate STRICH8
with no car to put it on :-(
Jaime
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
Why /8?
Thanks,
-Tim
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 11:54 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
114 = 6 cylinder cars
115 = 4 and 5 cylinder cars
Otherwise, they're pretty much the same car. Often referred to as /8
models or strich acht in german. I own the NJ license plate STRICH8
with
HeyI'll use that in the AZ when I get my 115.
Bob R
On Jan 7, 2011 9:54 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
114 = 6 cylinder cars
115 = 4 and 5 cylinder cars
Otherwise, they're pretty much the same car. Often referred to as /8
models or strich acht in german. I own the NJ
How much can a gas e320 tow? Wifey asked why we couldn't buy a small camper
of some sort to drag to the beach. She woundered, I bet those Germans pull
campers with these and I don;t really know.
Bob R
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Graphite can gum things up too... It is also conductive and can mess up alarm
contacts.
I'm a fan of CRC's dry film type silicone spray myself...
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On Jan 7, 2011, at 11:28, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com
hi Max!
Tissot; owned by Swatch now. some people like that there's a larger
corporation behind the smaller company now; others don't.
searching on Tissot Visodate Automatic, i found this:
http://jewellery.buyonlinetoday.co.uk/113644359~Mens_Tissot_Visodate_Automatic_Watch
not sure
Factory trailer harness includes a nice relay which does that. I really
just need to engineer a wiring solution as already described, with a diode
or three to prevent back-feeding so that two separate signals on the car
side (brakes and turn signals) can be combined into one signal yet make the
According to the hitches available to the germans, 2000kg (4400lbs).
Buy one of these:
http://www.kupplung.de/anhaengerkupplung/mercedes-benz-e-klasse-w211.html?KTYPNR=16564
I bought one for my '95 E320 wagon and its very nice. Installation was
quite easy with the included wiring harness. No
WILTON wrote:
On the other hand, too many parents just don't seem to give a damned, and
are not involved at all in trying to motivate their children to get an
education.
And we want to pay for education?
Drop the education mandate / entitlement and I think we might see some
real innovation.
Curt wrote:
In which case you need to get interested in pressure lanterns (and lamps).
Combine your disdain for electricity with every man's love of fire...
Count me interested.
How about heaters?
mao
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Excellent, looks like what I was planning, the pin of the indicator points to
the nut (for lack of a better term)?
Is that a Harbor Freight dial indicator and base? Looks like the one I bought.
Whats the spec, did I remember it right at 0.006?
-Curt
--- On Fri, 1/7/11, Craig
Before worrying about pressure, check the linkages between the height
correctors and the control lever inside the car. Since both ends of the car are
rising somewhat, and the height is the same (but low), I would check that
first. What happens if you raise the lever inside the car? What happens
Yes, and make sure you get both filaments in the picture.
:)
On 2011-01-07, at 9:23, dieselhead wrote:
Sometime when it warms up I will go out and take pictures of a H-3
headlight.
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Taking my own advice *blush* and checking the archives, I found a note from
Allen asking this a couple years ago. He got 2 responses:
Half a thousandth. 0005
and
0.001
Digging further he asked again a year later ;) and got:
0.01 - 0.02 mm (0.004 - 0.008 inch)
I did mind a Marshall comment in
You want the ride height hydraulics to be slow response, otherwise they
would be chasing all kinds of bumps and what not and the car would be
gyrating all over the place. Sort of a built-in analog filter. Now
that might be different for the shocks that keep the wheels planted,
that is a
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Right, let's stipulate, as our colleague Snook, Esq. would
say, that I already knew that. ;) The question I should have
posed was, does the main flow control valve allow the
high-pressure fluid from the pump to enter the rest of the
system (i.e. the level control
The New Generation models were released in 1968. The 8 is that last digit.
The /8 was used to distinguish them from their (seriously outdated)
predecessors. Presumably also because old and new had an overlap.
The /8 designation was an official one, used in German sales, parts and service
R A Bennell wrote:
I have sent out 3 copies of the scan of the drawings for it to
Walt, Greg and Max.
Anyone else want one?
Yes!
I expected you to send it to the list so we could all get it. :)
-- Philip
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Got the plans, thanks!
Kaleb should be able to override the size limit if you want to put it on the
list, it's small enough that it won't implode peoples inboxes. ;)
Walt
On Jan 7, 2011 1:16 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
R A Bennell wrote:
I have sent out 3 copies of the scan of the
I too have a pair of Titanium frames. Originally from Costco around 1994.
They have put new lenses in them roughly every 2 years, charging only for
the lenses. In 1996 I bought another set of frames, so as to have a spare
set. The second pair were Beryllium Copper, as strong as the Titanium and
No alarm on a W123. Not thrilled about using silicone anywhere near a car. Any
other options?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 7, 2011, at 12:16 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote:
Graphite can gum things up too... It is also conductive and can mess up alarm
contacts.
I'm a fan of CRC's
Exactly!
I have a print hanging up in the office of the production line with a W108,
W110 and W114 all being built together.
Jaime
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 1:15 PM, David Bruckmann
bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote:
The New Generation models were released in 1968. The 8 is that last
I am sure that is where I got it in the first place - but a number of
years back.
Randy
On 07/01/2011 12:20 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote:
Got the plans, thanks!
Kaleb should be able to override the size limit if you want to put it on the
list, it's small enough that it won't implode peoples
Curt Raymond wrote:
Digging further he asked again a year later ;) and got:
0.01 - 0.02 mm (0.004 - 0.008 inch)
BZZT, WRONG. Mind your decimals. These bearings are supposed to be tight.
0.01 / 25.4 0.0004.
0.006 is easily discernible motion.
0.0006 feels totally unyielding to the hand.
The old ones (circa 1999) used to have a battery, but it was an odd
chemistry. Mine's still ticking... But it does not have a dad function
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On Jan 6, 2011, at 15:46, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Rolf wrote:
So my plan was to check the passenger side front wheel bearing to ensure it was
set right. The driver's side inexplicably loosened up a couple weeks ago, my
Indy cleaned and repacked that one but didn't touch the other.
A quick check with my new dial indicator told me what my hands already
Here's my Coleman model 16: http://www.flickr.com/photos/curtludwig/5005813435/
I'd like to get an 18 as they're kerosene fired (the 16 wants whitegas) but
they're very rare...
Check out:
http://oldtownyucca.websitetoolbox.com/
for more.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 11:56:59 -0600
From:
...If you are looking at an expensive Swiss mechanical movement, bear in
mind that the maintenance costs can be considerable.
Other than a periodic cleaning? I have two that fit that description and
neither has had any trouble except seals and o-rings.
RLE
I'm a fan of CRC's dry film type silicone spray myself...
What's the name of that non-removabale spray lubricant that I can't recall?
RLE
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...If you are looking at an expensive Swiss mechanical movement, bear in
mind that the maintenance costs can be considerable.
Other than a periodic cleaning? I have two that fit that description and
neither has had any trouble except seals and o-rings.
A periodic
Agree with all below, and add that the control valve is supposed to maintain
a factory-set base pressure on the strut/accumulator side, regardless of the
position of the lever. This base pressure is the required pressure to keep
the rear end from sagging when the car is in ready to drive
A service for my run of the mill Omega costs $200. Granted, doesn't need
that very often, and that's sent to Omega, not the local jeweler at the end
of the street.
Ed
300E
On 7 January 2011 16:22, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
relng...@aol.com wrote:
...If you are looking at an
So add a periodic $200 to the cost of such a watch. If it's a fine Swiss
movement you are not likely to trust it to the local guy down the street who
can do it cheaper because he dunks the movement instead of disassembling to
clean and lube it.
Greg
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From:
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strange discriptionstrange pictures
Bob R
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Excellent - thanks!
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I did more digging on alignment.
Toe in and camber are easy. Directly measure them.
Caster is arrived by calculation. I found a couple different
formula on the web - most of them referring to a no-longer
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It was one of my Grandfather's watches, so I don't mind spending some money
keeping it in good order. Kind of my old 911. I spend more on it at times
than what might seem reasonable given its market value. But it's about
pride of ownership, and knowing it's kept as it should be.
Ed
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On 7
New door lock/handle assemblies?
On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote:
No alarm on a W123. Not thrilled about using silicone anywhere near a car.
Any other options?
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2001 ML320
1992 300D 2.5T
1990 300D 2.5T
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
Whoops, missed copy..
-Curt
Date: Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:05:46 -0500
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearings
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Curt
Must be a bit stinky on the inside, three Christmas trees =-O
Hendrik
with one Christmas tree in the car
Bob Rentfro wrote:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/2149035626.html
strange discriptionstrange pictures
Bob R
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Google found me
http://www.oldcolemanparts.com/resources/tech/id.cfm
But that page is missing.
I did find a place that said it should be stamped on the frame
rest, but didn't explain where that was.
Stamped into the bottom of the tank is US S.M.B 1984. It
is
WHY SHOULD IT BE RUSTY IN PHX?
It needs an air cleaner. Take off the junk and put an OE air cleaner on.
Get pictures of the exterior from the guy.
find out if he has rebuilt any oter engine that is still together
after 100k. If it makes it that far, maybe he know what he is doing.
You don't
Bob Rentfro wrote:
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220D with a 3.07 turbo diff must be a real dog off the line.
Mitch
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On Fri, 7 Jan 2011 12:39:02 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Between Craig's picture and a writeup I found on PeachParts I'm pretty
sure its right.
Did you get the specs right? The proper clearance is less than 0.001,
which is why I bought a dial indicator that indicates
Curt wrote:
Here's my Coleman model 16:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/curtludwig/5005813435/
I'd like to get an 18 as they're kerosene fired (the 16 wants whitegas) but
they're very rare...
Our coleman heater is a green base and is round and the top is a dome
- do you know that model? I
On Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:20:02 -0500 Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com
wrote:
Got the plans, thanks!
Kaleb should be able to override the size limit if you want to put it
on the list, it's small enough that it won't implode peoples inboxes. ;)
If Kaleb approves something over the size limit,
...A periodic cleaning and oiling, which was a $20 or cheaper service in
the 1970s,
can now cost a hundred or two...
Well, so what? If you owned a Maybach 62, you probably wouldn't run it
through the ten buck car wash. Or would you?
Maintaining an expensive piece of equipment properly
On Fri, 7 Jan 2011 15:28:08 -0500 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net
wrote:
The old ones (circa 1999) used to have a battery, but it was an odd
chemistry. Mine's still ticking... But it does not have a dad function
Seeing how I inherited my watch, a Wenger/S.A.K. Design 0605 (the one
with the
...A service for my run of the mill Omega costs $200. Granted, doesn't
need
that very often, and that's sent to Omega, not the local jeweler at the
end
of the street...
Do you mean Omega in Switzerland? Or a factory authorized service station?
RLE
Well, there you go. From the MB guy: a 114 coupe...no such thing as
a 114.
And some of us even own one. I believe!
Ours is a hardtop convertible. A leaky one.
Aftermarket, of course!
-- Jim
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I takes me about an hour and a half to clean and oil a 17 jewel
pocket watch if everything works well, longer if I have to fix or
adjust anything significant. Higher jewels wrist watches take
longer, sometimes considerably longer due to the fiddly nature of
those tiny, tiny screws. If
That Omega will come back to you in near new condition, too -- new
crystal if it's scratched, any worn parts replaced, etc. Rolex is
the same, I believe. Sorta pricey at first glance, but $200 every
fiver years or so isn't all that expensive, and likely all that gets
done is cleaning and
Not Switzerland, I'm sure the work was done here.
Ed
300E
On 7 January 2011 22:14, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...A service for my run of the mill Omega costs $200. Granted, doesn't
need
that very often, and that's sent to Omega, not the local jeweler at the
end
of the street...
Do
That was the joke Craig, that footer is SMALL! :p
Walt
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On Fri, 7 Jan 2011 13:20:02 -0500 Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com
wrote:
Got the plans, thanks!
Kaleb should be able to override the size limit if you want to put it
on the
My old Omega Automatic is from the early mid 50's, I think? I'm trying to
find a nice natural, or black leather strap for it. At some point in the
past, some moisture must have entered it, as there are a few marks on the
face. I've always said to leave such things, anytime I'm had any watches
I'm impressed! That's all way too fiddly for my clumsy fingers! I do think
old mechanical watches are pretty cool. Shame most of them have the most
interesting bits covered up though.
Ed
300E
On 7 January 2011 22:25, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote:
I takes me about an hour and a
That Omega will come back to you in near new condition, too -- new
crystal if it's scratched, any worn parts replaced, etc. Rolex is
the same, I believe. Sorta pricey at first glance, but $200 every
fiver years or so isn't all that expensive, and likely all that gets
done is
I can't remember the name of it, but there was a good book which was
published annually, that listed most watches, and gave values based on
various levels of condition. I think values were arrived at based on
auction prices and such things. There was also a good amount of info with
regards to
Sorry Roger, I just had a look for that book, and no luck. I seldom throw
out books, but I had a big clean out a year or more ago, and threw out stuff
I knew I wouldn't really use, along with about 500+ car mags. If it is by
chance tucked away in a storage box, I'll drop you a note when I come
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1407952648?bctid=1664436922
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It was one of my Grandfather's watches, so I don't mind spending some
money
keeping it in good order.
As would I if I had such an heirloom. I'm speaking more to a decision of
buying a commodity and the relative value vs. cost.
Greg
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Hi guys,
I photographed an old AMG catalog for Manfred, and posted it, as I'm sure
some of you would also enjoy having a look. I wasn't sure of the best way
to do it, so I posted one photo attachment per message. I knew they would
be hold for list admin approval, due to the size of the
As long as it is clear to everyone that the post that Max is commenting on
below applied to spring-assisted SLS systems (123/124 wagons and similar).
The 6.9/Euro-500SEL system is QUITE different, with no steel springs. The
pressure management is also different, and there's not necessarily a
Inches or mm?
Scott Ritchey
1982 300SD 230k mi
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Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 11:29
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Subject: [MBZ] Wheel bearings
Hey all,
I *think* the right wheel
This posting on the M-100 6.9 forum may also be helpful:
http://www.m-100.cc/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5862
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one very good one, but only by name, not address.
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