Re: [MBZ] are winter tires better, he posts

2012-01-08 Thread Hendrik Fay
Roger, you are the filter. Hendrik who is full of love relng...@aol.com wrote: I won't bother answering that. I'm reminded why you are in my kill file, and now I need to go check why this message wasn't flagged We need a filter for silly questions. That have been answered

Re: [MBZ] MB ML was Re: 1995 C280

2012-01-08 Thread Hendrik Fay
My S124 has a feature which activates the rear wipers when the front ones are on and you are in reverse. Hendrik who is enjoying a meal Georgia cooked OK Don wrote: Mine will randomly actuate the rear window wiper when I turn on the windshield wipers, and once decided to fire only 5 of the 6

Re: [MBZ] film to digita'

2012-01-08 Thread Larry
Hey Rick, I have an Epson 1660 Scanner and it does an amazing job of converting slides to dig. I used to shoot mostly slides when the kids were small (early - late 70s) and my intent is to xfer all to dig. The scanner does 4 or 5 at a time IIRC, which is fast but still time consuming.

Re: [MBZ] film to digita'

2012-01-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Larry wrote: There was a downside recently when I bought a new desktop that came with Win7 64 Bit installed. 32 bit and 64 bit licenses are interchangeable. You can use Activation Backup and Restore - Beta to back up your activation, download a 32 bit install disk, and install Win 7 32

Re: [MBZ] OT: One less repeat offender-update

2012-01-08 Thread Curt Raymond
I can't really speak for the cousins, thats their place but what I really need is a retired person who needs to make a little extra cash. I'm talking like $50/wk during the summer to ride out there and take a look around is all... -Curt Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 16:54:57 -0500 From: Walt Zarnoch

Re: [MBZ] Frankengumpy project fun

2012-01-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Not sure how it travels 200+ miles and gains $300 value. And an Oregon plate! That ain't Gump. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Frankengumpy project fun

2012-01-08 Thread Jim Cathey
I sold that bottom one to the crusher and all I got was $200! the dude puts it on CL and now wants $500? rip off You're just mad 'cause you didn't think of it first! If that one isn't rusty it might indeed be a good deal for someone with a nearly-terminal rusty body and an outstanding

[MBZ] 123 diesel voltage measurements

2012-01-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Anybody have a 123 diesel they can easily take electrical tests on? What I'm interested in is the voltage drop between the battery and the GP fuse when the key is first turned on. On the Chicken Wagon it's a 2V drop, which drops down to maybe 1.5V as the glow progresses. That's nasty, and is

Re: [MBZ] 123 diesel voltage measurements

2012-01-08 Thread Craig
On Sun, 8 Jan 2012 07:27:26 -0800 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: Anybody have a 123 diesel they can easily take electrical tests on? What I'm interested in is the voltage drop between the battery and the GP fuse when the key is first turned on. I have one, but we are getting ready

Re: [MBZ] 123 diesel voltage measurements

2012-01-08 Thread Gerry Archer
Battery ground post to glow plug fuse: No load: 12.44v Pre-glow switch on: 10.68v Pre-glow switch on after 10 seconds: 11.09v Pre-heat cycle drop: 1.35v Shop/battery temp: 73F 3 yo battery starts well. Measured with 3 yo Fluke 83 multimeter Gerry From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net

Re: [MBZ] 123 diesel voltage measurements

2012-01-08 Thread Jim Cathey
The most salient measurement is battery positive post to GP fuse, that measures the voltage drop across the wire directly, requiring no math. I'm not sure if your 1.35V drop was calculated, or measured directly. I'm just wondering what is 'normal'. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 123 diesel voltage measurements

2012-01-08 Thread Jim Cathey
... 1.35V drop was calculated, or measured directly. The Fluke 83 is an excellent meter, I love mine. Bigger digits and a better analog bar than the more expensive 87, and the battery lasts longer. Because the current is a time-moving and temperature-sensitive value, and you likely only have

Re: [MBZ] 123 diesel voltage measurements

2012-01-08 Thread Gerry Archer
From the positive battery post to the fuse terminal closest to the fender well. Voltage was 1.06v After 10 seconds dropped to 0.605v From the positive battery post to the fuse terminal closest to engine. Voltage was 1.1v After 10 seconds dropped to 0.61 Gerry From: Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] 123 diesel voltage measurements

2012-01-08 Thread Gerry Archer
Measured directly several times using meter leads and allowing system to stabilized for five minutes or so between readings. The only calculation was subtracting the listed voltages to calculate the voltage drop. This was the meter you recommended. It's been very good; very consistent. I

Re: [MBZ] film to digita'

2012-01-08 Thread Fmiser
Larry wrote: There was a downside recently when I bought a new desktop that came with Win7 64 Bit installed. Turns out my scanner is not compatible with the 64 bit - but it will work with 32 bit. The new computer recently was sent back and my older system is now up and running so I can

Re: [MBZ] are winter tires better, he posts

2012-01-08 Thread Allan Streib
We all have our own filters, don't we. I filter posts from those who are condescending a-holes in nearly everything they write, and contribute little of real value otherwise. I'd rather read Jabba's rantings, at least they had comedic value. If we're going to filter questions that have already

[MBZ] Political Silly Season

2012-01-08 Thread Fred Moir
Due to current economic conditions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 123 diesel voltage measurements

2012-01-08 Thread Fmiser
Jim Cathey wrote: Anybody have a 123 diesel they can easily take electrical tests on? I have two that have a battery installed. What I'm interested in is the voltage drop between the battery and the GP fuse when the key is first turned on. 4 cylinder, no load supply of 12.6 V 1.3 V

Re: [MBZ] Political Silly Season

2012-01-08 Thread G Mann
The light will be turned back on as soon as your great great grandchildren pay off the bill. On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 12:31 PM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: Due to current economic conditions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off. -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Political Silly Season

2012-01-08 Thread Fred Moir
Gman, et al. I hope that my great great grand children go to Mars or out into the Universe, thus avoiding the pit that this world seems to be becoming. Apologies for my moaning. Just helped a friend of mine move house, and 'tis sore I am. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/8/2012 3:25

Re: [MBZ] Political Silly Season

2012-01-08 Thread G Mann
Just for the fun of it enjoy.. http://capoliticalnews.com/2011/09/21/video-the-government-can-tim-hawkins/ For those in favor of more government, this entertainment was funded by National Academy of the Arts Grant... [a lie.. but you are used to that, so suck it up]. Grant... On Sun, Jan

Re: [MBZ] OT Awa Caucus

2012-01-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
I watched this morning! Huntsman rocks (n comparison). On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 11:33 PM, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: WE sure didn't! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/7/2012 11:23 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Did anyone watch the debate? Who won?

Re: [MBZ] Political Silly Season

2012-01-08 Thread Fred Moir
Funny and topical. Thanks Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 1/8/2012 3:43 PM, G Mann wrote: Just for the fun of it enjoy.. http://capoliticalnews.com/2011/09/21/video-the-government-can-tim-hawkins/ For those in favor of more government, this entertainment was funded by National

[MBZ] Political Silly Season

2012-01-08 Thread Gerry Archer
http://capoliticalnews.com/2011/09/21/video-the-government-can-tim-hawkins/ For those who like songs and video but not too much government. Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Dan Penoff
Knowing that the 124 chassis had it's issues with AC evaporators, I was wondering if this continued to be a problem as late as 1993, as I am currently looking at a 1993 300E. Living in Florida, AC is a critical system as one can imagine, and I don't want to go through the hassle of having to

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Dieselhead
93 has the greenie weenie self destructing wiring harness. check to see if the engine harness was replaced. it should be fairly obvious. I also had to replace the MAS and what I will call the throttle body with a mass of wires going to it. The proper MB name for the part is something that

[MBZ] Parody WAS: Political Silly Season

2012-01-08 Thread Dieselhead
http://capoliticalnews.com/2011/09/21/video-the-government-can-tim-hawkins/ For those who like songs and video but not too much government. Gerry That is even mo bettah than the Paul Shanklin version. That is a great parody. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Hendrik Fay
I think if it is a 300E then it will have the M103 engine, which has CIS-E injection. Unless it is a 300E-24, which has the M104 but may still have CIS-E but I believe that the wiring harness only affects cars which have the letter in front of the number. Yes, given the price you can buy a

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
The wiring harness deal did not show up till 94 in the 124 I do believe. I have also never had a bad evap in a 124 myself Sent from my iPhone On Jan 8, 2012, at 5:47 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: 93 has the greenie weenie self destructing wiring harness. check to see if the

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
93 did have the 104 Sent from my iPhone On Jan 8, 2012, at 6:33 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: I think if it is a 300E then it will have the M103 engine, which has CIS-E injection. Unless it is a 300E-24, which has the M104 but may still have CIS-E but I believe that the

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread clay monroe
95 E300D has a dead one and cost to repair is excessive. Being up north, I have no need for much AC, but it does limit where I will drive the car anymore. If you are able to do the work yourself, then feel free to invest in the 124. Having done a blower in a w115, I am not inclined to bother

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Dan Penoff
The ones I had were in 1987/88 model years, and I believe it was a pretty well known issue by 1993, which would tend to make me think it was probably resolved by then. I think this particular car has the 2.6 or 2.8 liter engine, not the 3.0, definitely not the M104. It has the classic cam

Re: [MBZ] OT Awa Caucus

2012-01-08 Thread Mountain Man
andrew wrote: I watched this morning!  Huntsman rocks (n comparison). I watch the Ron Paul highlights at youtube. Today's Ron Paul highlights are the same as usual. Ron Paul speaks issues, not people. Ron Paul speaks issues of national governance that are according to the rules of the land -

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Dieselhead
The ones I had were in 1987/88 model years, and I believe it was a pretty well known issue by 1993, which would tend to make me think it was probably resolved by then. I think this particular car has the 2.6 or 2.8 liter engine, not the 3.0, definitely not the M104. It has the classic cam

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Dan Penoff
According to the owner, it's a 2.6, but it badged as a 300E. I have seen engine bay photos, and it certainly looks like an M103. Not sure how you could tell the difference between the 2.6 and 3.0 by looking at them. Dan On Jan 8, 2012, at 9:50 PM, Dieselhead wrote: The ones I had were in

Re: [MBZ] OT Awa Caucus

2012-01-08 Thread Dieselhead
In my opinion, to run Mitt against Barack is an automatic win for Barack. Thus my earlier post, the powers that be give us false choices, A mar xist or a soci a list Big whoop! ...must.. de.. stroy... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Dieselhead
Engine tag. Bild brief. Although I learned to cope with the M104, the M103 is much more comfortable to me. It has a coil and a distributor. No plastic crap trying to disguise the engine to look like some japanese toy.The M104, aside from the alternator was a 100% learning experience

Re: [MBZ] OT Awa Caucus

2012-01-08 Thread Hans Neureiter
What is worse? Geico comercials or Progresso? There ou go. VOTE for the lesser evil, if you can destinct. Anybody not from Chacago, Oh well. Just my $0.02. On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 8:55 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: In my opinion, to run Mitt against Barack is an automatic win for

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Hendrik Fay
Some of the later 260E's where badged with 300E on one side and 2.6 on the other side of the boot/trunk. Hendrik who prefers the 3L version Dan Penoff wrote: According to the owner, it's a 2.6, but it badged as a 300E. I have seen engine bay photos, and it certainly looks like an M103. Not

Re: [MBZ] Electronics........noooooo

2012-01-08 Thread RELNGSON
...My S124 has a feature which activates the rear wipers when the front ones are on and you are in reverse... OMIGOD, electronics. Doesn't this terrify you into incontinence? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Electronics........noooooo

2012-01-08 Thread Rick Knoble
On Jan 8, 2012, at 10:57 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: OMIGOD, electronics. Doesn't this terrify you into incontinence? Depends... Rick Sent from my ATT rotary phone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 8, 2012 8:44 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Some of the later 260E's where badged with 300E on one side and 2.6 on the other side of the boot/trunk. Yes, same up here, and for one year they said 300E 2.8 just to make things even more confusing. Alex

[MBZ] Fw: Our old Benz is for sale

2012-01-08 Thread Craig
From my brother in Seattle. Craig Begin forwarded message: Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:31:16 -0800 Subject: Our old Benz is for sale Since you are on the MB email list per your Christmas letter, would you know of anyone who might want to purchase our old 1981 MB 300CD? Our old Benz is up for

Re: [MBZ] 1993 W124 AC Evaporators / Lower Control Arm Bushings

2012-01-08 Thread Jim Cathey
Already $600 in the hole for having the recharge of r134 piss itself away The $8 test refrigerant charge starting to look attractive yet? My AC tools cost me something less than $200. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to