[MBZ] Timing Belt change

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Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

83 was built with the single timing chainbeen upgraded? The 380 was the only engine designed to run on regular unleaded. Had an 380 and a 560..preferred the 380 cause I didn't Need to get to 60 mph in less than 8 seconds. John PS: I can now hear some members here say they use regular u

Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

The hard top makes a noise on bumps. At least I think it is the top. Like it is not bolted down behind the driver Common. Make sure the release handle (both of them) are forward. The big nylon ring gaskets on the side turn locks are usually gone, and are NLA except as part of a new ($$$) turn

Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

No big issues with this one. Sway bar failure, but he had it kludge welded. Probably can't get MBNA to do the recall work now. The hard top makes a noise on bumps. At least I think it is the top. Like it is not bolted down behind the driver clay On Feb 8, 2012, at 9:37 PM, Jim Cathey wro

Re: [MBZ] Honest panzerwagen seller

This one is head and shoulder above Gump when I got her. Heck, it is better than Gump when she hit the crusher. There is just so dang much to handle on this one. Thankfully the parts are all available everywhere for this model. Spray booth visit would increase her value greatly. And yes the

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in W126 HVAC Repair

Well, that's two votes for glue. But what kind? I suspect shoe goo is too soft for this application. Some kind of epoxy? JB weld? JB Weld is great if what you're gluing to doesn't flex. Brittle plastics are sometimes a good candidate. I always use splints and metal wraps wherever possible,

Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

Looks good in pix, but ... all there, needs more to be sweet. At auction last Saturday a 1989 560SL went for $2400. No information known about it beyond what one could observe, without keys. The doors were a bit messed up window-wise, they didn't meet the seals right. Nothing else I could tell

Re: [MBZ] Honest panzerwagen seller

Looks like it's leaking blinker fluid, is that a dent in the side or just the way the picture was taken? Anyway for 3k you can't expect t much and if it doesn't have any serious rust problems it should be a goer. Sure if you are going to buy an SL, the later ones with a bigger engine are pre

Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

I took a w107 out for a test. Not a horrible car. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2835205325.html Does not blow cold. Blew hot, and stuffy. Looks good in pix, but ... all there, needs more to be sweet. Perfect project car. Needs paint, carpet renewal, surface corrosion remediation an

Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

Yeah but it runs on Diesel, Biodiesel and SVO!! Hendrik who runs on legs andrew strasfogel wrote: Bet his AC doesn't blow ICE COLD. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 6:57 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: Ya gotta love it, the holy grail sedan still made in Germany and it seats five LARGE humans or I suppose

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

Craig wrote: Mitch, I had never heard of the Goodman brand before. Are they any good? How do you know? They're pretty good and getting better since they bought Amana. Been talking to a lot of pros on the web recently. Somewhere I read that they were second to Carrier in overall quality, but

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

Curt Raymond wrote: The one you linked to is propane though. While at some point I'd like to have a propane stove we don't have propane in the house right now nor do I want to pony up the $$ for both at the same time when our stove is doing just fine. Your range is oil? I've never seen one of

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

Probably better known as a "zoned system", it uses a series of motorized doors or dampers in the duct system to control the airflow. For example, the typical system in a two story house would have a thermostat on each level and a series of dampers in the ductwork that would control airflow to e

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Stainless Steel Kettles Available from Aaron Equipment

Wow, Breaking Bad! --R On 2/8/12 10:45 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Who was looking for steam kettles? We are now featuring the following equipment, and thought this may be of interest

Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

Bet his AC doesn't blow ICE COLD. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 6:57 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Ya gotta love it, the holy grail sedan still made in Germany and it seats > five LARGE humans or I suppose you could squeeze in 20 small humans. > Anyway us Oz humans missed out on the holy grail of sedans. >

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in W126 HVAC Repair

Well, that's two votes for glue. But what kind? I suspect shoe goo is too soft for this application. Some kind of epoxy? JB weld? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

On Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:42:36 -0500 Mitch Haley wrote: > I've been furnace shopping. Just got the quotes from my cousin the > plumber/HVAC guy. His costs on the furnaces I want are 1069 or 1370 > with variable speed blower (plus tax). No wonder he doesn't use that > brand. Ebay prices are 832 and

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:18:35 -0500 Dan Penoff wrote: > For those who might be considering building a two story house, > definitely consider the expense of a damper system. We put them in two > different houses, and they made a heck of a difference in both comfort > and efficiency. Dan, What is a

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s

Curt Raymond writes: > I was told once that the markup on propane is 600% Propane (and oil) has to be delivered in relatively small quantities to a lot of separate places. And propane users tend to be rural, spread out (otherwise they would have utility natural gas). Delivery by truck adds a l

[MBZ] Worth the risk of bad spring perches?

Two turbodiesel W210s at the same time on Portland CL: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2833419587.html http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2832245451.html Like Mitch, I'm weighing the risk of bad perches on a 2WD 210 and the relative fuel cost of a 4WD gasser, versus the lure of diesel k

[MBZ] Fwd: Stainless Steel Kettles Available from Aaron Equipment

Who was looking for steam kettles? We are now featuring the following equipment, and thought this may be of interest to you. When there is a change in our inventory, we will strive t

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

I was about to say gas isn't available but I'm actually not entirely sure. We've got oil but that doesn't mean gas isn't available. Propane prices are crazy. A friend at work has propane and he has to pitch a screaming fit every time he gets a delivery because they want to charge some absurd pr

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

I could probably accomplish one myself, our house is so small its all one zone, theres not much there. I've got a buddy who is a lifelong journeyman plumber (never gonna bother making the last step) who would probably help. The one you linked to is propane though. While at some point I'd like to

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s

Curt Raymond writes: > A quick search seems to show 85% is the average efficiency with some > as high as 92% but those seem to be at a premium price. It'll be > interesting to see what we find. Apparently theres some state money > available for updating the energy efficiency of the house. I hope

Re: [MBZ] Door Strike Screws

And the hand impact drivers usually have very large Phillips head drivers with them, too. I think I bough the one I have at Sears years ago, and it was like $10. I'm sure Harbor Freight has them now for less than that. Dan On Feb 8, 2012, at 9:08 PM, OK Don wrote: > What he said - always wo

Re: [MBZ] Door Strike Screws

What he said - always worked for me. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 4:35 PM, G Mann wrote: > Hand operated impact driver attach proper hex drive / phillips drive / > whatever fits and hold squarely in contact with screw fitting and strike > smartly with 2 lb hand operated hammer SMAA !!!

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in W126 HVAC Repair

Well, that's two votes for glue. But what kind? I suspect shoe goo is too soft for this application. Some kind of epoxy? JB weld? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 9:0

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in W126 HVAC Repair

These flaps (one left and one right) have a splined shaft at the top and that's what broke. So the flaps need to be replaced. The right flap cost is reasonable (like $40) but the left is outta sight (like $200). Glue! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Door Strike Screws

> Scott Ritchey wrote: > I tried to replace a door strike (aka door locking eye) on > 1983 300SD and was unable to loosen the top two screws. > Question: Does anyone know any tricks to loosen these screws? The problem is probably not the threads, but the taper fit of the head. I have used Kroi

Re: [MBZ] Door Strike Screws

Just smack the bolts with a brass hammer before removing them with a good 5mm on a ratchet. Has worked for me on some that would not budge with an Allen wrench. Mike On Feb 8, 2012 5:35 PM, "G Mann" wrote: > Hand operated impact driver attach proper hex drive / phillips drive / > whatever f

Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

Ya gotta love it, the holy grail sedan still made in Germany and it seats five LARGE humans or I suppose you could squeeze in 20 small humans. Anyway us Oz humans missed out on the holy grail of sedans. Hendrik who has no S class WILTON wrote: 'Looks identical to mine with 200 kmi and NO rust;

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

You have gas available? When I lived up there I put in a new oil boiler, at the time the gas company would not allow any new connections, but a year or so later allowed them. Oil was problematic and more expensive. I could have retrofit the burner at some point with a gas unit but never fool

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

Curt Raymond wrote: I mis-typed we use about 500 gallons of oil a year, under $2000, not $4000. We need a new furnace, the old one only runs at about 65% efficiency. We have forced hot water now which is pretty common for our area. My parents' much abused conventional Slant Fin has held up q

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

I mis-typed we use about 500 gallons of oil a year, under $2000, not $4000. We need a new furnace, the old one only runs at about 65% efficiency. We have forced hot water now which is pretty common for our area. We'll probably replace it with the same. I haven't gotten serious quotes yet but our

Re: [MBZ] Door Strike Screws

He will be a looser --R On 2/8/12 5:35 PM, G Mann wrote: while rotating in direction of "lose" for the intended servant screw. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Door Strike Screws

Hand operated impact driver attach proper hex drive / phillips drive / whatever fits and hold squarely in contact with screw fitting and strike smartly with 2 lb hand operated hammer SMAA !!! while rotating in direction of "lose" for the intended servant screw. Stubborn screws wil

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in W126 HVAC Repair

A gob of that epoxy putty might be your friend --R On 2/8/12 5:20 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: For some years, the floor heat in my 1982 300SD hasn't worked. Limited investigation showed that the floor heat flaps moved freely (as if no connection to any linkages) so the flaps simply "blew shut" wh

[MBZ] Door Strike Screws

I tried to replace a door strike (aka door locking eye) on 1983 300SD and was unable to loosen the top two screws. The bottom two popped loose OK. These screws seem very soft and the hex sockets deformed easily. Question: Does anyone know any tricks to loosen these screws? Thanks, Scott

[MBZ] Adventures in W126 HVAC Repair

For some years, the floor heat in my 1982 300SD hasn't worked. Limited investigation showed that the floor heat flaps moved freely (as if no connection to any linkages) so the flaps simply "blew shut" when the blower ran. We had a spell of warm weather (50s F) so I decided to attack the proble

Re: [MBZ] Paging Col Strickland...

Yep. 'Been thinking 'bout doing something like that to the scooter AND the walker. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:21 PM Subject: [MBZ] Paging Col Strickland... Your new mobility scooter is ready

Re: [MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

'Looks identical to mine with 200 kmi and NO rust; maybe I should get it for the 500 kmi engine; still keeping fingers crossed on mine. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] Smug

[MBZ] Paging Col Strickland...

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[MBZ] Smug rodbender seller

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2831939790.html I wonder if calling to ask about oil consumption or if the short block was replaced makes one a "chain yanker." Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Can not remove W115 Key

There is a cable that tubs from the pull start switch to the ignition lock, keeps key from being turned while engine is running. It's not releasing. Pull instrument cluster and you will see exactly how it works and you can fix or disable that feature Sent from my iPhone On Feb 8, 2012, at 12:5

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

I'd imagine an old inefficient furnace can use a lot of oil and not even produce as much heat as a newer furnace. When my parents replaced the original late 1940's oil furnace with a gas unit in 1992 (largely in part to eliminate the underground oil tank which was strategically located halfway und

Re: [MBZ] Can not remove W115 Key

If you can still turn the key, I'd recommend removing the lock and then investigate. Maybe just squirting some lube in there will fix it. It did for me. Scott -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of B Dike Sent: Wednesda

[MBZ] Can not remove W115 Key

Hi All, The key for the 75 240D can not be turned or removed after the engine is shut down.  The engine stop plunger button is fully depressed but the key will not turn CCW.  The steering lock will not engage either.  Is the problem with the key or the steering lock?  And suggestions on how to

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

Curt Raymond wrote: My wife and I (and the dog) somehow manage to survive in 900sqft, its amazing we can tolerate such a hardship. If the electric bill gets over $60 a month I start looking for a light thats been left on. Our oil bill includes all our hot water and runs less than $4000 a year

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

For 20 years or more, I've been asking in reference to the proliferation of ridiculously big house all out through the "countryside" around here, "Where are all of these 30-year-old couples getting all of the money for these huge new house?" Well, as it turns out, considering the many foreclosu

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

The house we owned in Indiana was 4500 sf, and I often felt lost in the place. Fortunately, it was very well insulated, so heating and cooling costs were pretty reasonable, considering the size. Had we stayed there, a second AC system would have been installed along with a very efficient furnac

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

If you don't mind a house that smells wrong and has no character. I hate new houses. They're all straight lines and built too big. A friend moved to Atlanta last year. Their family of 4 lives in a 5,000 sqft house. Who needs a house that big? It takes 3 AC units running all the time (all the ti

Re: [MBZ] OT: 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

The main perimeter timbers under my house (circa 1850) were squared by a broad axe and adze. The joists were hand sawn. Now, that took some skill. In the "new" addition (circa 1906) you can see tell-tale circular saw marks indicating use of those portable saw mills of the late 19th century. --

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

Last remodel I did I used metal studs. Only way to do it. Dan On Feb 8, 2012, at 11:07 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > I cut 2x6s down to 4" to use in stud walls to match the full-cut 2x4s, and > wider boards down to fit in joist and rafter areas. In that case the > thickness was not a factor. Th

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

On Wed, Feb 8, 2012, at 11:07 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: > And in restoring a 100yr old house, it was interesting to see how they > did things in the "good old days." There were some areas where it was > probably 4 o'clock on a Friday, and rather than going back to the > lumber pile, the carpenter ju

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

It doesn't matter.. the illegal alien work force that built your new house for the general contractor is long gone and bankrupt when it falls down or falls apart in 5 years... although the bank that made you a 30 yr mortgage will force you to keep paying and the state and local governments will kee

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

I cut 2x6s down to 4" to use in stud walls to match the full-cut 2x4s, and wider boards down to fit in joist and rafter areas. In that case the thickness was not a factor. The old lumber was clearly superior to the new stuff though, nice tight grain and very hard old-growth stuff. And it sti

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

On 07/02/2012 9:44 PM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:26:35 -0500 dave walton wrote: Keep in mind that a 2x4 is not 2" or 4" and a 50 gallon water heater DOES NOT hold 50 gallons of water. When Shirley and I lived in Sacramento, CA in the mid-70s, there was some construction work being don

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

The size of the lumber keeps getting smaller and the IBC requirements keep saying we need to use bigger lumber and closer spacing to meet code. Sounds fishy to me. Mike On Feb 8, 2012 9:18 AM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > How'd they ever change it? Seems like people would h

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

How'd they ever change it? Seems like people would have been major upset the first time 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 hit the market. "Now with less splinters!" (Dressed.) Still more erosion of the size of a 2 x 4. Expect it to continue until we're back to lath and plaster... only! A 40-year-old-and-dry 2

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

How'd they ever change it? Seems like people would have been major upset the first time 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 hit the market.-- Rough sawn was 2 x 4. Planed lumber was 1 3/4 x 3 3/4. That was full measure. Grant is right. The big companies had to drive out the small mills, then they int

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s

Mitch Haley writes: > It must have gone in stages. I remember 3 5/8x1 5/8 from the 1970s, > and I'm pretty sure is was 3 3/4 x 1 3/4 before that. Was it ever 3 > 7/8x 1 7/8? > > How'd they ever change it? Seems like people would have been major > upset the first time 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 hit the market.

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s

Rich Thomas writes: > My old Victorian was full-cut (actually rough-cut that had not been > milled down) lumber. Restoration meant cutting down the next size up > of dimension lumber, or going to the old local lumber company down the > street where they actually had full-cut local pine lumber, j

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

How'd they ever change it? Seems like people would have been major upset the first time 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 hit the market.-- First, the big mills drove the little family run mills out of business. Then they started cutting corners and giving less value for more money. Think FLAPS for exampl

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

G Mann wrote: Later, some "schister" decided to sell the customer the sawdust as the measurement to shave a little more profit out of each board feet of a tree and the 2X4 became the 1.5 X 3.5 and the sawdust was kept and used to make MDF and chip board so it could be sold for even more profit..

Re: [MBZ] 2x4s [was: Re: Water Heater]

Further evidence that public moral has changed. I came from a place and an era that a man gave full measure as a matter of personal pride and public expectation. The idea of selling someone anything less than "full measure" would have branded him as a cheat and he would have been shunned for life.