Probably in the range of 2500-3000 GPM.
Dan
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On Nov 14, 2011, at 12:19 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote:
I was reading about an industrial application using 8 pumps to move water.
Anybody know what the typical range in GPM of a 8 pump would be?
Thanks,
As MMM suggested, a rinse with isopropyl alcohol would be good.
Even better would be to get some Blue Shower or similar electronics cleaner and
liberally hose down the MB, keyboard and any other affected parts.
You need to get the coke out before it can dry.
Dan
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On Nov
Find a company that specializes in MB seats - I found Autos Int'l which
specializes in Porsche and they will sell just the rear seat portion I
need - so I suspect a co that does MBs will sell individual covers. I don't
have any current MB specialty magazines handy - grab one at a local
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Speed, and iiab,dfi
Thanks for your thoughts, Loren, and also for explaining the new acronym.
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Two questions about the rear brake calipers on w124's:
How do they work? Are there two opposing pistons? and
Why do they sieze so frequently?
I've had at least 3 pairs sieze now on 2 124's I've owned. But don't
presently remember what is inside of them.
Ned Kleinhenz
Yes, I have them, I'll price them when I get in.
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Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 21:25:55
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ned kleinhenz ned.kleinh...@gmail.com wrote:
Two questions about the rear brake calipers on w124's:
How do they work? Are there two opposing pistons? and
Why do they sieze so frequently?
I've had at least 3 pairs sieze now on 2 124's I've owned. But don't
presently remember what is inside of
Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks for your thoughts. I guess my nature is to go to extremes if I have the
luxury of time and money.
Regarding reaming out the carbon, my theory is that proper driving hygiene will
prevent carbon build up. I think I reamed out carbon once
I have always checked the inside diameter, out of round, tight in
head with correct vertical placement and no big gouges on the
inside. Check especially at the top and bottom of the guides as
that is where most of the wear will be. Exhaust valves especially
can be badly worn inside on the
What would my role be other than taking a cut of the profits?
On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote:
Ha. We discussed building a car from scratch. I make the body, he does the
mechanical.
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On Nov 11, 2011, at 8:34 PM, Andrew
You will be the cold beer supplier and the spring compressor operator.
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On Nov 14, 2011, at 9:55 AM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
What would my role be other than taking a cut of the profits?
On Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM, Dimitri Seretakis
MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote:
I have always checked the inside diameter, out of round, tight in
head with correct vertical placement and no big gouges on the
inside. Check especially at the top and bottom of the guides as
that is where most of the wear will be. Exhaust valves especially
$162.00 each
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From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
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I know that many of you are essentially bottom feeders when it comes to
vehicles, and I mean no disrespect when I say that as I tend to fall
into that category to a great extent myself.
The question for you is essentially, when do you call it a lost cause?
There has to be a time when a
Ouch. For 'Tex? Mine are MB-Tex, the color I think is called Bamboo
Anyone have a set in good shape? Kaleb?
Allan
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1979 300SD
On Monday, November 14, 2011 11:55 AM, Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com
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A lost cause means owning a declining asset. I don't expect to retire from
the proceeds of disposing of my W123 wagons, but then again I believe they
will probably hold their own in value due to their great practicality and
comparative scarcity.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:58 AM, Randy Bennell
I have a couple nice Palomino door panels if that would help.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.eduwrote:
Ouch. For 'Tex? Mine are MB-Tex, the color I think is called Bamboo
Anyone have a set in good shape? Kaleb?
Allan
--
1983 300D
1979 300SD
On
I think all of my cars would be considered lost causes by
normal people.
The 300D needs a front-end rebuild. The 300SD is tapping my finances in
a death by 1,000 cuts, and I haven't sorted out the ACC yet.
I have a VW Vanagon project languishing in the driveway.
But, they are as much a hobby
There is another way to look at it. Take a $1500 Benz, put a few hundred
into making it safe, dependable and nice to ride in and start counting how
much you save over making car payments and paying higher insurance for the
newer car.
If a penny saved is a penny earned then I am earning about
Yes, MB Tex
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And take the keyboard apart, Between the soft plastic sheet with the button
dimples and the underlying PC board mat be coke.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 6:10 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
As MMM suggested, a rinse with isopropyl alcohol would be good.
Even better would be to get some
The issue is more reliability I think -- if you have a beater sort of
car that takes a bit of work and parts to keep running, but is
essentially reliable (i.e., won't strand you somewhere due to
catastrophic failure), then throwing a few bucks at it now and again,
and some fix-it time, is not
On 14/11/2011 11:12 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
A lost cause means owning a declining asset. I don't expect to retire from
the proceeds of disposing of my W123 wagons, but then again I believe they
will probably hold their own in value due to their great practicality and
comparative scarcity.
On 14/11/2011 11:21 AM, Allan Streib wrote:
I think all of my cars would be considered lost causes by
normal people.
The 300D needs a front-end rebuild. The 300SD is tapping my finances in
a death by 1,000 cuts, and I haven't sorted out the ACC yet.
I have a VW Vanagon project languishing in
My 83 300d is just as, or more, reliable than a new car.
Mike
On Nov 14, 2011 1:00 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote:
On 14/11/2011 11:21 AM, Allan Streib wrote:
I think all of my cars would be considered lost causes by
normal people.
The 300D needs a front-end rebuild. The
On 14/11/2011 11:22 AM, Michael Canfield wrote:
There is another way to look at it. Take a $1500 Benz, put a few hundred
into making it safe, dependable and nice to ride in and start counting how
much you save over making car payments and paying higher insurance for the
newer car.
If a penny
I have a son who will soon be buying his first car, which, if I have any input,
will be a decent W123 or W126 chassis.
Why? A number of reasons:
1.) The acquisition cost. A young person with a few thousand $$ and minimal
income can't afford anything remotely late model that isn't a beater
For M1 5w40 the last analysis results from my '84 190D seem to refute any
changes in that oil. With 9,000 miles on the oil the results are so close to
results from 2006-2007 tests on my '85 190D to be essentially the same.
Especially for the important wear protectors like zinc and phosphorus.
More likely the clutch MC or slave is bad. That looks like a pretty good deal
to me!
-Curt
Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:40:52 -0800
From: kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: [MBZ] 1982 240D clutch seized?
Message-ID:
How much for 91 350SDL driver backrest cover? Leather? MB tex?
Yeah, I know, it has leather now.
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] seat
Randy Bennell wrote:
I know that many of you are essentially bottom feeders when it
comes to vehicles, and I mean no disrespect when I say that as
I tend to fall into that category to a great extent myself.
Beaters-R-Us!
The question for you is essentially, when do you call it a
lost
That's why ThinkPads have drain channels that will channel liquids out the
bottom of the laptop without harming the innards. Kinda like Mercedes
sunroof drains (gratuitous Mercedes segue).
Greg
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Good to know, if I end up replacing this one with a non-Apple. Do the newer
Lenovos retain this design?
Allan
On Monday, November 14, 2011 11:32 AM, Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
That's why ThinkPads have drain channels that will channel liquids out the
bottom of the laptop
Not certain, but I do know that lenovo seems to be staying true to the
original IBM series, which gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.
Walt, who loves IBM products.
On Nov 14, 2011 2:32 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Good to know, if I end up replacing this one with a non-Apple. Do
Simple point: There are two values to be considered.
1. Resale value. If you buy and make payments on a NEW vehicle, the resale
value declines from the moment you take possession. The more you make
payments [thus own it] the lower the value as it gets use and age. A
USED vehicle, such as many
I only consider it Lost when rust has taken it to the extent it cannot be
repaired reasonably - rockers, floors, quarters, all or any can push a car
over the edge.
But if the rust is under control, it takes a lot to stop. I calculate what
it will cost ti bring a car back to nice roadworthy
Leather $351.00
MB-Tex $197.00
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On 14/11/2011 12:54 PM, Fmiser wrote:
The question for you is essentially, when do you call it a
lost cause?
Easy! When the cost exceeds the value. Oh, but cost can be
tricky 'cause it's not just money but time, confidence,
irritation, dependability, etc. And value is hard to pin down
too -
What about springs? Are they available?
Allan
Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com writes:
$162.00 each
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Follow up to the story, after an overnight and most of today with the
battery out, as of this afternoon the laptop appears to be operating
normally once again.
Allan
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I expect so, but I can only personally confirm up to a T61, my current daily
driver. If you check online I am sure you can find out. BTW, my laptop
strategy is to wait until the market is flooded with corporate and
government laptops coming off warranty/contract. The T60s and T61s fit that
bill
Is there a particular surplus dealer you like?
Allan
On Monday, November 14, 2011 1:05 PM, Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
I expect so, but I can only personally confirm up to a T61, my current daily
driver. If you check online I am sure you can find out. BTW, my laptop
If thats true than every new car is a lost cause. New cars depreciate
massively...
I figure its a lost cause if the repairs are worth more to me than the car. I
drive a lot (~30,000 miles a year) so I find an MB to be quite cheap
transportation. I drove my last 240D about 25,000 miles for
I have usually purchased through thinkpads.com, also a terrific support
community. Look at the feedback forum for the vendor who has what you want.
My best experiences are with BobA, who happens to be nearby. I have gotten
some exceptional deals from him, largely because he doesn't have to pack
Harumph, this is what block heaters are for...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:06:10 -0600
From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] A lost cause?
Message-ID: 4ec15892.8070...@bennell.ca
Content-Type: text/plain;
In my case the tipping point was reached when SWMBO decided she wanted a
21st. century vehicle to replace the '79 300TD. I found a nice 2003 Jetta
TDI for her.
Greg
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On Behalf Of Randy Bennell
Greg Fiorentino wrote:
In my case the tipping point was reached when SWMBO decided she wanted a
21st. century vehicle to replace the '79 300TD. I found a nice 2003 Jetta
TDI for her.
I've never seen a used TDI that I'd consider paying the advertised price for.
Now if I wanted to buy a new car
On 14/11/2011 3:40 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote:
In my case the tipping point was reached when SWMBO decided she wanted a
21st. century vehicle to replace the '79 300TD. I found a nice 2003 Jetta
TDI for her.
Greg
I understand that point too. My good wife has no desire to drive a
beater. She
On 14/11/2011 3:37 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
Harumph, this is what block heaters are for...
-Curt
My car is too old and too nice to subject it to our winters.
And, the old diesels do not start like the newer ones when it gets
really cold. Double batteries might help but even then, I believe I
Randy Bennell wrote:
I understand that point too. My good wife has no desire to drive a
beater. She may well be prepared to drive her current car into the
ground, but she does not wish to start out with a junker.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/2676416497.html
$272.00 each
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Anyone know if they are the same as for a 115?
Best,
Tim
On Nov 13, 2011 9:52 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Pulled the passenger seat from my W116 this afternoon, to clean under it
but also to clean and lube the slides. This evening I pulled the driver's
side. That seat is
nope they aren't
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Sent:
For the most part maintenance is the key to not getting stranded. I've only
ever been stranded twice and both times I should have known better. One was a
water pump that failed after dripping coolant for a couple weeks, the second
was a wheel bearing I'd let go too long.
My $400 240D never
http://jxn.craigslist.org/cto/2634726864.html
VIN # 12004096, 4,497 miles, 6 - Cyl. 1968 Mercedes 250sl California Special
Roadster with 104497 original miles. $8000
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Comes with the blond in the pic?
I'll take it!! Mea... must be a scam, car is way to pretty.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
http://jxn.craigslist.org/cto/**2634726864.htmlhttp://jxn.craigslist.org/cto/2634726864.html
VIN # 12004096, 4,497 miles, 6 -
Well, now I know why the PO had mattress springs jammed in there
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The upkeep, on the blond will be much more than the car!
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred
On 11/14/2011 6:43 PM, G Mann wrote:
Comes with the blond in the pic?
I'll take it!! Mea... must be a scam, car is way to pretty.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM, Mitch Haleym...@voyager.net
They stick because they aren't used much and get lots of road splash.
Rebuild, change the fluid every two years, and every oil change pull
the pads and clean the crap out of the slot where they ride.
Peter
On Nov 14, 2011, at 6:49 AM, ned kleinhenz wrote:
Two questions about the rear
I have been struggling with this question lately also, especially the last two
weekends when I was putting used u-pull transmissions into two different 25+ YO
cars to bring the fleet back up to 4 operational vehicles. Currently the fleet
is this;
1977 240D 413K mi. My daily driver, probably
The blonde is probably a lot more trouble than the car.
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] scam?
Comes with the blond in the pic?
I'll take it!!
David wrote:
I have never bought a new car, or one that is less than 3 years old.
Segue to age of vehicles driven - sorta...
Today, I drive a 1984 240D with clutch - 27 years old.
We drove the rusted 1975 Chevy Nova to the junk yard in 2006 - 31 years old.
When we married in 1974, I purchased a
To anyone interested...this ad appeared in the local Craigslist. No personal
interest, etc.
Mercedes W108 Interior - $600 (Lawrenceville)
sale-eyw9c-2701750...@craigslist.org
Many, many interior parts for a Mercedes Benz W108 chassis in good condition.
These items all came from a 1970 280S
I have no problem with conserving a nice car but don't tell me you can't
drive it in the winter, thats lame.
I've been driving diesels for the last 8 years, the newest was an '85, also an
'84 and '83 and now a '78 which I'm daily driving right now because my '84
needs a carrier bearing.
You
For me, the time to abandon a car is when I don't want to fix it anymore.
It's just that simple. The old cars area as much a hobby as they are
transportation. We've owned two new cars over the years - a '74 Opel that
my wife purchased a few months before we met, and the '97 van that we
bought for
OK Don wrote:
A new TDI is under consideration, but I hate to not have an MB - so the
cheapest C class is also in consideration. I do wish they sold the C class
in the US with a CDI engine ---
If they've got a C63, why can't they give us a C420 CDI?
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On Nov 14, 2011, at 8:44 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
For me, the time to abandon a car is when I don't want to fix it anymore.
It's just that simple. The old cars area as much a hobby as they are
One word: rust. Too much rust, time to move on.
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On Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:32:00 -0600 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com
wrote:
In 1984 when the family had numerous kids, we drove a 1974 VW
Transporter - 19 years old.
There is something wrong with this sentence. A typo for 19?
Seems opposite to what seems practical, but I don't see any cars
Amen to that.
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL
'87 300SDL (318,xxx mi)
'91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)
On 11/14/2011 9:02 PM, Max wrote:
One word: rust. Too much rust, time to move on.
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Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
For M1 5w40 the last analysis results from my '84 190D seem to refute
any changes in that oil. With 9,000 miles on the oil the results are so
close to results from 2006-2007 tests on my '85 190D to be essentially
the same. Especially for the important wear
Allan Streib wrote:
Is there a particular surplus dealer you like?
I have had good luck with Bob Johnson's Computer Stuff.
http://www.bobjohnson.com/
He carries Toughbooks too.
-- Philip
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On Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:35:29 -0800 Greg Fiorentino
gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote:
I have usually purchased through thinkpads.com, also a terrific support
community. Look at the feedback forum for the vendor who has what you
want.
Is that http://forum.thinkpads.com/ ? I don't see anything
I fully got the point Andrew.
Just had to make the choice with Gump a few months ago. Now I have to review
that choice when looking at a R107. Same batch of parts I already have and
will probably end up with many of the same issues I had with Gump.
Letting go of Gump, a 72 220D was a real
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Gerry
On Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:35:29 -0800 Greg
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 7:49 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
http://www.ibm.com/products/specialoffers/us/en/icue.html
On Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:49:18 -0500 Gerry Archer
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
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That link offers,
Lenovo™
Does it really matter?
Walt
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 12:31 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:49:18 -0500 Gerry Archer
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
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That link offers,
Lenovo™ ThinkPad® T61 (B15) Slightly blemished
IBM Web
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2703009012.html
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clay
1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
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Want a Hammer?
clay
1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
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Are you referring to The Moon is a Harsh Mistress?
Oddly enough, I and my son have been listening to an audio
books version of this in the Chicken Wagon lately. (Now that
it has a CD player.) Great book! I looked around and can't
seem to find the printed copy I 'know' that I have. Thought
I
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