Re: [MBZ] Ball joint etc.

Have you managed to press the ball joints back into the LCA? A standard ball joint press should work, but do NOT attempt to use the Harbor Freight on -- it's one of their less than useful junk tools. Mine bent the first time I used it. Bought a good one (for $200) and it works just fine.

Re: [MBZ] OT This is a Real Man

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/air-force-obituaries/9181831/Air-Commodore-Ted-Sismore.html Talk about a pair of gentleman's parts --R Fer sure! I am reading "Hellcats over the Philippine Deep" by Cdr John F. Smith . It is about life on a CVE (escort carri

[MBZ] Ball joint etc.

So after beating on the lower ball joint yesterday to try to get it out of the LCA, using heat, and a sawzall, and still no success, I tried more heat this morning, and a wrench as a shim to get the air hammer pickle fork to work. Still no workie. So then I decided to remove the ball joint fr

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

That's what I used in SWMBO 240 hasn't made a peep since and needle steady as rock. Mobil 1 ATF. On 4/2/2012 7:30 PM, OK Don wrote: IIRC, which I might not, auto tranny fluid was one suggestion several years ago, so it's what I used in the W115. On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM, clay monroe wro

Re: [MBZ] Dumping old used parts

I would love to give the injectors a new home. Old headbolts, not so much. Bound to need injectors, and not in the mood to pay MB $100 a pop. clay On Apr 2, 2012, at 5:43 PM, OK Don wrote: > I'm to the "move the garage" stage in my never ending move out of the house > we lived in for 35 years

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

I like this lubriplate chain and cable fluid for this sort of thing: http://www.lubriplate.com/webstore/detail.aspx?ID=5 Curt Raymond writes: > Jim Cathey said 5w20 Mobil 1 but I suspect ATF would be equally decent. You > could I suppose also use cable lube if you had it ;) > > -Curt > > D

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

Jim Cathey said 5w20 Mobil 1 but I suspect ATF would be equally decent. You could I suppose also use cable lube if you had it ;) -Curt Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2012 19:30:01 -0500 From: OK Don To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charse

Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-ChowdahQ V

For you Manchester will likely be cheapest. Usta be a direct from Phoenix, dunno if they've brought that back. Providence is the most convenient, Boston is next. Then its a toss-up between Manchester and Hartford but neither is too bad. Portland is about 3 hours. JFK/LGA/EWR about 4. -Curt Da

Re: [MBZ] Tasks of the day

The lantern guys use a lot of POR15 because old lanterns left with gas in them will tend to rust from condensation settling under the gas. The slick trick is to run a sheetmetal screw with a rubber washer (like for metal roofing) into the can, remove the screw, get what POR15 you need, put the s

Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes 85 300tdt

Hendrik & Fay wrote: >Actually while I am looking at the wagon, why stop at pinstripes. >I have thrown together some tuning/styling concepts to inspire you. > >Hendrik >who is the style master > > Posts like this are why I love this list! -- Max Dillon Tongue only part in cheek Charleston SC '95

Re: [MBZ] OT This is a Real Man

Rich Thomas wrote: >http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/air-force-obituaries/9181831/Air-Commodore-Ted-Sismore.html > >Talk about a pair of gentleman's parts > > Aye! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ _

[MBZ] Test - ignore

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Re: [MBZ] OT: garage door openers

I'm sure you'll make the best decision for the situation but one more data point for the archives - after living with a torsion spring opener for a decade, I'll never use anything else. Super quiet and extra storage space above the door - awesome. Dave On Apr 2, 2012, at 4:55 PM, Allan Strei

Re: [MBZ] OT This is a Real Man

No kidding. Wow. Mike On Apr 2, 2012 2:16 PM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/**news/obituaries/military-** > obituaries/air-force-**obituaries/9181831/Air-**Commodore-Ted-Sismore.html

[MBZ] Dumping old used parts

I'm to the "move the garage" stage in my never ending move out of the house we lived in for 35 years. I have (and want to get rid of): A - a set of used injector tubes from a '76 M117.985 (iron block 450 V8) B - a set bunch of used head bolts, probably from both the M117 and an OM603, no guarantee

Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes 85 300tdt

You need to have some SS emblems from an old Chevelle to go with those hood stripes. And some Corvette side pipes. Mike On Apr 2, 2012 7:04 PM, "Hendrik & Fay" wrote: > Actually while I am looking at the wagon, why stop at pinstripes. > I have thrown together some tuning/styling concepts to in

[MBZ] OM636

http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/2934401831.html no affiliation or interest clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers __

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

I would use a few drops of ATF. Dan clay monroe wrote: >So I should just pop in a fresh cluster and see if it goes away? > >I would still like to lube the speedo cable. What should I use? > >clay > > >On Apr 2, 2012, at 12:08 PM, ernest breakfield wrote: > >> if you've got both a wonky speedo

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

And we have a winner. That is now what I recall the discussion was and all decided upon years ago. Thanks Don clay On Apr 2, 2012, at 5:30 PM, OK Don wrote: > IIRC, which I might not, auto tranny fluid was one suggestion several years > ago, so it's what I used in the W115. > > On Mon, Apr 2

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

IIRC, which I might not, auto tranny fluid was one suggestion several years ago, so it's what I used in the W115. On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 6:51 PM, clay monroe wrote: > So I should just pop in a fresh cluster and see if it goes away? > > I would still like to lube the speedo cable. What should I

Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes 85 300tdt

I like the fins best, but probably not in black. On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 11:51 PM, Hendrik & Fay wrote: > Actually while I am looking at the wagon, why stop at pinstripes. > I have thrown together some tuning/styling concepts to inspire you. > > Hendrik > who is the style master > > > On 27/03/12

Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?

Same here - better luck than with the DieHards, but that's based on a limited sample. On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 3:57 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > I've always had good luck with Interstate batteries. > > From what I've heard, almost all car batteries, regardless of brand name, > are made by either Exid

[MBZ] Fwd: Delivery status notification

Whiskey tango The mail went through fine, but I get this? clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers Begin forwarded message: > From: Mail Delivery Sy

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug question

Plus, you are measuring the resistance of all the connections in the path, including the meter to ground side. I had an ammeter for testing glow plugs, till I permanently wired it into the circuit in the '92 to chase down an intermittant current drian when off. Still don't know where the drain is,

Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-ChowdahQ V

Where do you fly into to get thaah? Bob R On Apr 2, 2012 4:05 PM, "Dwight Giles Jr." wrote: > Fellow Stargazers, > > Mark Sept 8 2012 in your calendar for the Fifth Annual New England MB > ChowdahQ. Once again it will be held at Goddard Park in Warwick RI. Again > we > will have prizes from our

Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?

hit Canadian TIre and pick up a group 49 880amp. Should be around $100 clay On Apr 2, 2012, at 12:12 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: > It looks like I am going to have to acquire a battery for my 76 300D before I > start using it this spring. > > Any preferences out there, apart from just going to a

[MBZ] Tasks of the day

Got the washer pump installed, but out of fluid. Better order from Rusty. Finished the air filter housing and put it back in. Need to get two hoses that are old and cracked. Breathers I think. Both go to the valve covers, one from the air filter, the other up front. Since it did not rain toda

Re: [MBZ] E320 1995 won't start without pressing the gas

Vacuum leak between throttle body and air flow sensor. Peter On Apr 2, 2012, at 6:22 PM, Peter Hertzing wrote: Gasser Won't start without pressing the accelerator a little then it starts fine and runs normally. No other symptoms... Ideas? Thanks. Peter Sent from my iPhone _

Re: [MBZ] OT: garage door openers

I looked at that, but I'm already all set up for a traditional overhead unit (power outlet in place, etc.) so don't think I'll go that route. Mitch Haley writes: > Don't know anything about that, but if you have a torsion spring door, > this is great: > http://www.amazon.com/LiftMaster-3800-Resi

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

So I should just pop in a fresh cluster and see if it goes away? I would still like to lube the speedo cable. What should I use? clay On Apr 2, 2012, at 12:08 PM, ernest breakfield wrote: > if you've got both a wonky speedo and tach, wouldn't that suggest that you're > looking for a common i

Re: [MBZ] OT: garage door openers

Don't know anything about that, but if you have a torsion spring door, this is great: http://www.amazon.com/LiftMaster-3800-Residential-Jackshaft-Garage/dp/B000MT7WV4/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes 85 300tdt

Hendrik & Fay writes: > Actually while I am looking at the wagon, why stop at pinstripes. > I have thrown together some tuning/styling concepts to inspire you. I saw a 240D with a flame job posted for sale years ago. The image is still burned in my memory. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _

[MBZ] OT: garage door openers

My Craftsman garage door opener stopped working tonight. Motor runs but door doesn't move. I popped the cover off, and was showered in what looked like white sawdust. Yep, they used nylon gears for the main drive. A worm gear setup, the worm gear itself looks OK but the gear it's driving is now

[MBZ] E320 1995 won't start without pressing the gas

Gasser Won't start without pressing the accelerator a little then it starts fine and runs normally. No other symptoms... Ideas? Thanks. Peter Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] CL Winning posting of the week

Upside down! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2012 12:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Winning posting of the week We don't get SL's that cheap and why would it have been Kiwi? Hendrik who is confused On 31/03/

[MBZ] TOC

What happened to the TOC in digest mode? G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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

[MBZ] Save the Date-ChowdahQ V

Fellow Stargazers, Mark Sept 8 2012 in your calendar for the Fifth Annual New England MB ChowdahQ. Once again it will be held at Goddard Park in Warwick RI. Again we will have prizes from our sponsor Rusty Cullens of BuyMBparts Inc., Curt's famous grill offerings, RI clamcakes, and several other

Re: [MBZ] CL Winning posting of the week

We don't get SL's that cheap and why would it have been Kiwi? Hendrik who is confused On 31/03/12 13:54, Dieselhead wrote: Naa, I think it must be near Adelaide, somewhere not too far from Hendrick. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2929517209.html Must have been in New Zealand clay

Re: [MBZ] OBTW

On 4/1/12 1:10 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Would it be too much trouble to post a photo for those of us without imagination? On Sat, Mar 31, 2012 at 3:23 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: We live on sand here, no concrete driveways or anything, so I built a pad out in front of the garage to work on c

Re: [MBZ] Pinstripes 85 300tdt

Actually while I am looking at the wagon, why stop at pinstripes. I have thrown together some tuning/styling concepts to inspire you. Hendrik who is the style master On 27/03/12 20:17, Karl Wittnebel wrote: Hi All, Random trivia question: did the wagon come with pinstripes? Just repainted. I

Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?

I've always had good luck with Interstate batteries. >From what I've heard, almost all car batteries, regardless of brand name, are >made by either Exide or Johnson Controls. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?

Can you go to a FLAPs and get one? Batteries have become so generic anymore I don't see the value in paying a premium for one if i get the same guarantee for less money. The last two batteries I bought were from AutoZone, and they had a better guarantee than anyone else. Dan Randy Bennell wr

Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?

Oh, and I've never been embarrassed at all for another MB aficionado to look under any of my hoods and see "DieHard" in the battery spot. Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 3:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery prefere

Re: [MBZ] Battery preferences?

DieHard's been working fine for me for 32 years, and I know 'zackly where to find 'em when I need one. Others have their, and maybe even better, preferences, and that's OK, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 02

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug question

I should have said South East Teas. On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 12:34 PM, WILTON wrote: > Oh, of course! 'Thought you meant WAY south. Friend of mine, Lt Col > (Ret) Joe Ornowski, lives in Katy, also. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Hans Neureiter" > To: "Mercedes Discussion Lis

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

> clay monroe wrote: > SL has a wonky speedo. It registers about 10mph or 9% low. I > am not sure what is up with it, since I have yet to remove it > from the cluster. If it's 10 mph slow, reposition the pointer on the shaft. However, if it's 9% slow, put on bigger tires, it's not the speedom

[MBZ] Battery preferences?

It looks like I am going to have to acquire a battery for my 76 300D before I start using it this spring. Any preferences out there, apart from just going to a dealer for one branded MB? I have not called the dealer but my guess is that they won't have one in stock here in Winnipeg. Not many o

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

if you've got both a wonky speedo and tach, wouldn't that suggest that you're looking for a common issue, like the ground buss for the instrument panel? cheers! e On 02/Apr/12 09:53, clay monroe wrote: SL has a wonky speedo. It registers about 10mph or 9% low. I am not sure what is up with

Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD

Maybe not, but I do watch Mecum Auto Actions which, with its Neanderthalian commentary, makes Fox News seem "fair and balanced" by comparison. :) On 4/2/12, Rich Thomas wrote: > Andrew doesn't watch fox > > --R > > On 4/2/12 12:31 PM, Dieselhead wrote: >> That is fox pass. >> >>> Thanks, Wilton.

Re: [MBZ] 700K-mile 300SD

Just don't start talking about oil or melting fuses and pistons Sent from my iPhone On Apr 2, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > The guy didn't like the group and left... it happens. No need to give him > a hard time. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

Are you 1000 percent sure it's the correct speedometer for your model year SL? I had similar variations in speed for a 1985 300 D with a non-correct replacement speedometer. On 4/2/12, Michael Canfield wrote: > Don't ya just love things you can fix yourself? Nice job. Jim will be > proud..

Re: [MBZ] 700K-mile 300SD

The guy didn't like the group and left... it happens. No need to give him a hard time. ___ 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 g

[MBZ] OT This is a Real Man

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/military-obituaries/air-force-obituaries/9181831/Air-Commodore-Ted-Sismore.html Talk about a pair of gentleman's parts --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD

Andrew doesn't watch fox --R On 4/2/12 12:31 PM, Dieselhead wrote: That is fox pass. Thanks, Wilton. Until you came to my defense Rich had nearly convinced me that I had made a grammatical foe pah. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go t

Re: [MBZ] Speedo lube

Don't ya just love things you can fix yourself? Nice job. Jim will be proud... Mike On Apr 2, 2012 12:53 PM, "clay monroe" wrote: > SL has a wonky speedo. It registers about 10mph or 9% low. I am not sure > what is up with it, since I have yet to remove it from the cluster. The > odo wor

Re: [MBZ] 700K-mile 300SD

he may have owned for long time, but based on his issue, he may be just another one of the guys who has no clue about the brand other than it has a star and that makes him cool. How to care for one, no real clue. I see these guys cars at PnP all the time, as well as the curbstone car dealers

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug question

Oh, of course! 'Thought you meant WAY south. Friend of mine, Lt Col (Ret) Joe Ornowski, lives in Katy, also. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hans Neureiter" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Glow plug question West of Hous

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug question

West of Houston (Katy) On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 9:31 AM, WILTON wrote: > Where in South Texas? I lived in Harlingen for a year, 1960-61. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Hans Neureiter" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 12:25 AM > Subject: Re: [MB

[MBZ] Speedo lube

SL has a wonky speedo. It registers about 10mph or 9% low. I am not sure what is up with it, since I have yet to remove it from the cluster. The odo works just fine. Tach is spazzed out and will need acute attention. The tach pegs when you start the car and just stays there. Used to flop a

Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD

That is fox pass. Thanks, Wilton. Until you came to my defense Rich had nearly convinced me that I had made a grammatical foe pah. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD

Yeah, it's all in good fun. On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 10:35 AM, WILTON wrote: > Well, I hope we don't get too upset with each other for/over a little bit of > friendly "chain yanking." > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" > > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD

Well, I hope we don't get too upset with each other for/over a little bit of friendly "chain yanking." Wilton - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD Thanks, Wi

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug question

Where in South Texas? I lived in Harlingen for a year, 1960-61. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hans Neureiter" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 12:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Glow plug question Question comes from some one's post some weeks ago. He rep

Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD

Fupa- a nasty abbreviation I won't elaborate on:) Sent from my iPhone On Apr 2, 2012, at 9:57 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Thanks, Wilton. Until you came to my defense Rich had nearly convinced me that I had made a grammatical foe pah. On 4/1/12, Rich Thomas wrote: I was just bustin on Andr

Re: [MBZ] Losing power - 1983 300TD

Thanks, Wilton. Until you came to my defense Rich had nearly convinced me that I had made a grammatical foe pah. On 4/1/12, Rich Thomas wrote: > I was just bustin on Andrew > > --R > > On 4/1/12 7:51 PM, WILTON wrote: >> Yes, but "lent" is also the past tense and past participle of the >> infin

Re: [MBZ] Car breakin

Yeah, that sounds good! Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 2:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car breakin One little non lethal surprise I installed with some great success is a homemade laser system. The "on" trigger is