Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Some time ago I solved that problem by making a set of drive up ramps using 2X12 lumber and 4x4's in short lengths as spacers [laid the 4x4x12 pieces at 12 in. intervals and spiked it all together]. The end result was a drive on ramp that elevated the entire car about 2 ft. I put a big block at the

Re: [MBZ] Ramps ypyvede0

Max wrote: > washed down with some fresh beer >> >>the Palmetto Brewery GAVE him yesterday. I win. >> >> >I love the Palmetto Amber, I'll take that over everything else if >available. >-- >Max Dillon >Charleston SC >'95 E300, '87 300TD >___ _

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Hey Dave, I also have a CA version 85 300TD. Had any issues with your trap oxidizer? On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Dave Cavner wrote: > Driving up ramps is nerve racking for me and I never liked the saddle mount > stands I've owned forever. > > My whole attitude about working under the car

Re: [MBZ] W123 1985 300TD ACC (heating system) 101

Excellent suggestions - thanks. As a palliative I emptied half a can of Lysol into the air intakes and ran the defroster until the cabin smelled like faux lavender perfume. This probably won't solve my problem but could buy me some time. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 1:27 AM, Fmiser wrote: >> andrew

Re: [MBZ] forced induction

Ahhh, I knew that page was there but couldn't find it quickly the other night... -Curt Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:02:07 -0500 From: Fmiser To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] forced induction Message-ID: <20120421010207.f5b83149.fmi...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-

[MBZ] OT - Printing press - what every self reliant person needs!

Photos of the Shniedewend & Lee Co. Old Style Gordon letter press. The type frame is ~10" x 14 3/4". It is tre

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

You mean wild leeks. Those are good! My GF's sister and husband who live in booneyville western New York pick those in the woods. They are really tasty on home-made nachos. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 21, 2012, at 9:20 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: I thought this was about those onion-like sprout th

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

I thought this was about those onion-like sprout things that you cook up in the spring. --R who had a mess of Q tonight -- some chicken, ribs, and brisket that was on the smoke for about 8 hr today, washed down with some fresh beer the Palmetto Brewery GAVE him yesterday. I win. _

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Though this approach does keep the entire underbody area clear, I'd rather use jack stands to raise the entire car. Even with the parking brake on, the car can roll (ever drive off without releasing the brake? It's often not very noticeable). It'd be difficult to chock the wheels with them up

Re: [MBZ] Diesel OIL again

During the Oil Analysis test, the viscosity it tested at 100C. a 15W40 should test at 40W (not below, not above) at 100C after 4000-500 miles, perhaps more... The oil analysis report is broken into 3 basic parts - metal contamination - looking for excess copper, lead, iron, alum, etc, then

Re: [MBZ] Craftsman Tools

I hate to break it to you Jerry but as of the past two years, Sears has been slowly outsourcing their Craftsman hand tool line to China. It started with the full polish pro line of wrenches- no longer pro and now china made. The raised panels are still USA. Then they started with the raised pan

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a /8 diesel?

Ditto that - I know the newer cars have problems but the older ones can have them also - in greater numbers at times! ;-) Of course there are those I will avoid... like the rod benders. LarryT On 4/12/2012 9:09 PM, OK Don wrote: Nope, BTDT, don't need another one. It's 124s or later from n

Re: [MBZ] Starter Solenoid W123 78 240D

Thanks for the info Philip - as far as me removing it I think I'll pass and have my son do it - I can "Supervise". :-) He's due for a lesson in MB and physics. Thanks again, Larry On 4/13/2012 11:56 AM, Fmiser wrote: Larry T wrote: The W123 starter solenoid was OK for a while., now the s

Re: [MBZ] Starter Solenoid W123 78 240D

Thanks Manfred, Will get a new (hmm... maybe a used starter?) and make the change... Have a nice weekend - LarryT On 4/13/2012 8:23 PM, MG wrote: Probably is the solenoid welded. Don't worry too much about the replacement. It isn't too hard. I just did that on my W123 about a month ago. Unbolt

Re: [MBZ] Craftsman Tools

> A. With rumors that Sears will be going into bankruptcy, what will become of > the opportunity to return "broken" hand tools to Sears for an even exchange? A. Just because a company files BK, doesn't mean they are going to fold up. > B. I had a Craftsman good quality offset screwdriver (slot

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Craig wrote: Since the height of the ramps I have >is greater than the ground clearance of my cars and since one would >have >to put the rear ramps in front of the rear wheels like the front ramps >are in front of the front wheels, no. > > Thanks Craig. Reading your reply, I had the idea of four

[MBZ] Craftsman Tools

or bent. Jerry 1982 240D won't mention the other one __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 7075 (20120421) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Craig writes: > Could one drive the front onto a pair of ramps and then use the jack > to put ramps under the rear wheels one at a time? Yes, but I'd be > concerned about the front end rolling around on the front ramps during > the process. Once you got it there, assuming all four ramps were on

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

On Sat, 21 Apr 2012 16:22:46 -0400 Max wrote: > Is it possible to use four ramps and get all four wheels off the ground? To drive up on four ramps at once? Since the height of the ramps I have is greater than the ground clearance of my cars and since one would have to put the rear ramps in front

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Is it possible to use four ramps and get all four wheels off the ground? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Driving up ramps is nerve racking for me and I never liked the saddle mount stands I've owned forever. My whole attitude about working under the car changed when I bought the Esco stands reviewed here: http://revlimiter.net/blog/2010/07/mega-jack-stand-review-1/ Weight rating is similar to my ol

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering - Progress Report - andfrustration (semi automotive)

Don't know why he flunked; all I can figure is he didn't try. Right up the end of the semester he was telling his parents and me that he was doing fine. His father didn't believe it when I checked grades online and told him the results, said it must be a mistake. Wrong. In any event, the car wa

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Jack stands are great as long as you have a good base just like the ramps. I often run the car up on the ramps, then use the factory jack to lift the side I want to work on, remove the ramp on that side and put a jack stand under the car then let the jack down. Gets it up higher so I can get under

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Good to hear. They gave me really good clearance. I never really felt comfortable with the whole jack stands thing and only use them when I have no alternative. Maybe someday I can build my dream garage with a lift:) Sent from my iPhone On Apr 21, 2012, at 1:43 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: I u

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

I use them all of the time when working under the 300d. Best safety tip I can give is put a piece of heavy plywood under them on a level surface to keep them from sinking into the ground. Mike On Apr 21, 2012 11:56 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis" wrote: > I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my l

Re: [MBZ] Ramps

Dimitri Seretakis wrote: >I just "discovered" them. When they work for you, they are very nice. Sounds like a great find. I guess the best safety advice is don't drive off them and ensure the wheels are blocked so the car doesn't roll off. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD _

[MBZ] Ramps

I just "discovered" them. I found a set at my local dump's swap shed. Used them this morning to replace the muffler on my brother's 300TE. Worked like a charm. Anyone here use them? Any safety suggestions? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go t

Re: [MBZ] Wood gas

On Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:04:48 -0400 Mitch Haley wrote: > I think that 'steam' is not a good idea. It's corrosive and nasty. I'd > rather see a closed cycle system with something else, like some variety > of freon, as a working fluid. How about a Sterling engine? They can use gasses as their worki

Re: [MBZ] 240D manny exhaust hanger

Make one out of angle iron --- On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Anybody got a front exhaust hanger for a manny tranny 240D? A guy I know > has converted (or bought after the conversion I forget) a 300TD to manual > trans but apparently the exhaust hanger is different (the o

Re: [MBZ] Wood gas

"Lubrication- either you'll need the rather expensive oil that was developed for closed crankcase steam engines, need to go to a forced system without recirculation OR plan to change the oil VERY often. (if you've ever seen the white sludge that forms when you try to mix oil and water, you'll u

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Pump Not Delivering - Progress Report - and frustration

Sounds like me as a child. I would have been a poster child for the MAKE movement. Dan clay monroe wrote: >As a kid, I destroyed all the technical toys from radios, wind up cars, record >players and anything with a battery or motor. There was a 50/50 chance I >could get it back functional,

Re: [MBZ] Save the Date-ChowdahQ V

Rusty, (& others who replied to my Save the Date.) I just switched my list EM over to Google and it seems to hide any messages of importance to me. Anyway-Providence airport is about 15 minutes from the park- Rusty you and yoru wife could have a nice white mint 90 300D 2.5t for your anniversary we