Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> Rich Thomas wrote: > We are talking about a trailer hitch wire on a truck here, not > some mission-critical wiring on a man-rated spacecraft going > to Mars. Twist or crimp it together, solder it if you want, > put some heatshrink tube on it, wrap a bit of tape around it, > and drive the th

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-18 Thread Allan Streib
Forgot to add, if you haven't already tried another monitor (at work, at a friends house, etc) do that to rule out a problem with your monitor or its cable. Allan Allan Streib writes: > Sounds like it's not detecting the external display then, might need > service. Is it under warranty? > > an

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-18 Thread Allan Streib
Sounds like it's not detecting the external display then, might need service. Is it under warranty? andrew strasfogel writes: > I don't have those options - only different screen resolutions. > > On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 12:24 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: >>> This is one example where an Apple appears

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Allan Streib
Yep that is the real problem, have it myself on the first warm, humid days of spring, garage floor and all the tools get a coating of condensed moisture. You really need to either heat the garage, or get a dehumidifier in there. Solar collectors for hot water heat could possibly do the former, do

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Michael Canfield
But what kind of oil should I use to lube my trailer wiring connectors hinged cover? Mike On Sep 19, 2012 12:06 AM, "Rich Thomas" < richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote: > We are talking about a trailer hitch wire on a truck here, not some > mission-critical wiring on a man-rated spacecraf

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Rich Thomas
We are talking about a trailer hitch wire on a truck here, not some mission-critical wiring on a man-rated spacecraft going to Mars. Twist or crimp it together, solder it if you want, put some heatshrink tube on it, wrap a bit of tape around it, and drive the damn thing for the next 20 years.

Re: [MBZ] OK -- ammeter

2012-09-18 Thread Jim Cathey
Use a lamp, and if the lamp doesn't light brilliantly then use your $4 Harbor Freight crap-o-meter. Of course, a Fluke 80 series will be a _lot_ more pleasant to use, and will outlast it significantly. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used par

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Craig
On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:44:31 -0400 Michael Canfield wrote: > Let's see if I can get it right.DC current travels on the outside > of the conductor, therefore the need for multiple strands. AC current > travels on the inside, therefore the large, fat strand. Nope. Backwards. AC current displa

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics!

2012-09-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Don't know why I won it. We had to vote on the owner of the car, not the car. So it could have been anything, biggest dumbass, nicest shirt. who knows! I changed shirts? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2012, at 11:12 PM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:08:14 -0700 (PDT) Dimitri Seretak

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Michael Canfield
My point is that the lineman's splice does not do a good job because it is designed for solid core wire carrying AC current. I am not good at explaining this but it has to do with where the electrons travel, in or on the wire. Let's see if I can get it right.DC current travels on the outside

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics!

2012-09-18 Thread Craig
On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:08:14 -0700 (PDT) Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > I'm the dude with the trophy:) Why did you win the trophy? Why did you change shirts? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] OT Another Mac Question - connecting a MacBook pro to a Sharp Aquous TV

2012-09-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
I don't have those options - only different screen resolutions. On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 12:24 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: >> This is one example where an Apple appears to be more complicated than a >> PC. > > > Huh. Thought it was the same on all Macs since 1987: open Display > control panel and arran

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics!

2012-09-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Thanks! Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2012, at 10:12 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Finally at long last (and not without considerable prompting) I present the ChowdaQ 2012 pictures! http://s843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/ChowdaQ2012/ Enjoy, I'll see if I can't put some labels on them

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics!

2012-09-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
I'm the dude with the trophy:) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2012, at 10:38 PM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:12:48 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond wrote: Finally at long last (and not without considerable prompting) I present the ChowdaQ 2012 pictures! http://s843.photobucket.com/albums/zz3

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve? No!!

2012-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Max Dillon wrote: Valve was not sticking. By finger I could easily move it up to the seat, and even rotate it a little against the seat, and the valve rotating in the seat felt smooth. So, I put it all back together, and same result: #2 intake valve won't fully close, vents the compression c

Re: [MBZ] ChowdaQ pics!

2012-09-18 Thread Craig
On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:12:48 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond wrote: > Finally at long last (and not without considerable prompting) I present > the ChowdaQ 2012 pictures! > > http://s843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/ChowdaQ2012/ > > Enjoy, I'll see if I can't put some labels on them in the

Re: [MBZ] OK -- ammeter

2012-09-18 Thread Craig
On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:02:28 -0400 Rich Thomas wrote: > I have a test light and some 12V LEDs, I can use those to test things I > guess. I have a bunch of cheap HF meters, so I can do that too. Don't use the LEDs. Use automotive light bulbs. If you have a bunch of cheap HF meters, set them fi

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve? No!!

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Are you a gambler? Put Mobil 1 in it and drive it... My '85 190D was leaking at the IP once, my Indy worked on it for about a week with about a million starts and stops, when I drove it home it was ticking in a frightening way. Being pig headed and hoping for the best I just drove it, after abo

[MBZ] ChowdaQ pics!

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Finally at long last (and not without considerable prompting) I present the ChowdaQ 2012 pictures! http://s843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/ChowdaQ2012/ Enjoy, I'll see if I can't put some labels on them in the next day or so. -Curt ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> Michael Canfield wrote: > This pic shows a nice solder joint for stranded copper. > > http://www.google.com/imgres?q=soldering+stranded+copper+wire&hl=en&safe=off&client=ms-android-sprint-us&sa=X&v=133247963&biw=988&bih=593&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=iWGSE1EzjYDGwM:&imgrefurl=http://www.socialph

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> Michael Canfield wrote: > Check out your link. I did. > We are not discussing working with solid wire or the stress > put on a power line. It is not a hanging section of wire 100 > feet long pulling at the connection. Correct. But automotive is a rough environment for wires. And mechanical

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve? No!!

2012-09-18 Thread Max Dillon
Valve was not sticking. By finger I could easily move it up to the seat, and even rotate it a little against the seat, and the valve rotating in the seat felt smooth. I held it closed and filled intake with a little WD-40, and it would not leak out. Just for satisfaction, I sharpened a toothpick

Re: [MBZ] Do as I say not as I do...

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
In retrospect I probably should have started between doing the prefilter and the can, if the prefilter had been full it probably would have been easier. Next time I'll make sure the can is full to the top. -Curt Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 20:38:18 -0400 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion Li

Re: [MBZ] glow plug wiring was: OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
I thought it was pretty well decided that a soldered joint would crack and fail in automotive use? It looks like I could put a significant amount of solder into this one though... -Curt Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 15:32:08 -0500 From: Fmiser To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] glow plu

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Michael Canfield
This pic shows a nice solder joint for stranded copper. http://www.google.com/imgres?q=soldering+stranded+copper+wire&hl=en&safe=off&client=ms-android-sprint-us&sa=X&v=133247963&biw=988&bih=593&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=iWGSE1EzjYDGwM:&imgrefurl=http://www.socialphy.com/posts/do-it-yourself/5627/S

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Michael Canfield
Check out your link. We are not discussing working with solid wire or the stress put on a power line. It is not a hanging section of wire 100 feet long pulling at the connection. I am talking about attaching two pieces of stranded wire carrying dc current. All of the strands from both wires mak

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D low speed acceleration rattle

2012-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sep 18, 2012 5:53 PM, "Fmiser" wrote: > > > Mitch Haley wrote: > > > Leading me to wonder why Alex's other half shaft won't slide > > sideways. > > Maybe one is just a bit more > worn and he wasn't pulling on it > hard enough on the tighter one? > That is very likely the case. I tugged on bot

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D low speed acceleration rattle

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> Mitch Haley wrote: > Fmiser wrote: > > > Really?! From what I've seen, both joints telescope. The > > move more easily the more the joint is worn. > > Now I've got to go out to the barn and check out the 240D > axles I've got laying around here somewhere. I just assumed > there were slidin

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> Michael Canfield wrote: > The very best you can do is as follows: > Cut a 2" piece of good quality shrink tubing and slide it over > the wire. Strip back 1/2" of each end of wires to be joined; > slightly spread out the strands. > Push the ends of the wire together and twist a little to form > a

Re: [MBZ] Italian car pR0n

2012-09-18 Thread Michael Canfield
I keep thinking it looks like what Ferrarri would have done had they built the Viper. Awesome! I'll take two; right after I talk someone into buying a bridge. Mike On Sep 15, 2012 12:14 PM, "WILTON" wrote: > Yep. 'Zackly what I had in mind. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "R

Re: [MBZ] Do as I say not as I do...

2012-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: I didn't have any diesel purge or diesel kleen to fill the canister with so I used some kerosene I keep for Coleman lanterns (yay combining hobbies!) but apparently didn't fill it enough because the car started and immediately quit. It took quite a bit of cranking to get i

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D low speed acceleration rattle

2012-09-18 Thread Peter Frederick
It should not slide while installed -- they only float on the inner joint as the wheel moves up and down. If you can shake the axle back and forth, the outer joint is likely shot. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Randy Bennell wrote: The garage is the silver colored square near the road. - Galvanized metal roof so it reflects well. Here? http://goo.gl/maps/lnhK1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://

[MBZ] Do as I say not as I do...

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Noticed on last night's commute that my '84 190D seemed a little down on power and would shudder a bit when pulling hard. At first I was worried that my new brakes were sticking but I noticed that the shudder went away briefly when the car upshifted so I started thinking fuel filters. You might

Re: [MBZ] Alone?

2012-09-18 Thread Michael Canfield
Yeah, no kidding. Thanks Max. Mike On Sep 17, 2012 8:57 PM, "Max Dillon" wrote: > Wow, you can be proud when even the ER folk get exited. Hope it heals up > better than new. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '95 E300 > '87 300TD > > Michael Canfield wrote: > > >I broke my kneecap failing to

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D low speed acceleration rattle

2012-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Fmiser wrote: Really?! From what I've seen, both joints telescope. The move more easily the more the joint is worn. Now I've got to go out to the barn and check out the 240D axles I've got laying around here somewhere. I just assumed there were sliding tripods on the inside and multi bal

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Michael Canfield
The very best you can do is as follows: Cut a 2" piece of good quality shrink tubing and slide it over the wire. Strip back 1/2" of each end of wires to be joined; slightly spread out the strands. Push the ends of the wire together and twist a little to form a straight section of bare copper 1/2" l

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Dieselhead
Only at the top, it is a hip roof, so the airflow was all 4 sides. No matter which direction the wind is in, the air blew through. I'd try that and waxing the tops good in the fall. Also, RE the fan: In the same place, the house has a basement that was always moldy. we ran the dehumidif

Re: [MBZ] OK -- ammeter

2012-09-18 Thread Rich Thomas
I disconnected the antenna, and took out a thumper amp when I got the car so that should be good. Only other things are the radio, and the clock does not work. I have a test light and some 12V LEDs, I can use those to test things I guess. I have a bunch of cheap HF meters, so I can do that t

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
More pleasant at times than I was afraid it may be. BTW, I've flown over the area many times; 'always amazed by the number of lakes. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condens

Re: [MBZ] OK -- ammeter

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
What he said. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Craig" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OK -- ammeter On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:42:38 -0400 Rich Thomas wrote: Mama's 300SD is somehow draining the (new) battery, nothing appears to be "on" and I disc

Re: [MBZ] OK -- ammeter

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
I've had an antenna drain and a radio amp in right side of trunk (hidden behind trunk inner panel) drain in the '91 350SDL and a radio-in-dash drain in the '87 300D. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 5:4

Re: [MBZ] OK -- ammeter

2012-09-18 Thread Max Dillon
Same method (ammeter between negative cable and terminal) with a cheapo from HF, "normal"is probably around 20 milli-amps or less. Remove fuses until current drain is reduced, investigate the circuit with the biggest drop in current when you pull the fuse. Alarm system still operational? Glow

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
Well, I meant "slight curve to LEFT." Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condensation? Got it! Garage on right in slight curve to right; house and dock due west of garage. So, it'

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
Got it! Garage on right in slight curve to right; house and dock due west of garage. So, it's in Ontario? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 5:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condensation? On 18/09/2012 2:4

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
On 18/09/2012 4:34 PM, WILTON wrote: Wow! Lotsa lakes/islands! Does water temp get above 56F or so in summer? Wilton It was a warm summer. The water was 78 degrees at one point. Was still 59 degrees this past weekend. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com F

Re: [MBZ] OK -- ammeter

2012-09-18 Thread Craig
On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:42:38 -0400 Rich Thomas wrote: > Mama's 300SD is somehow draining the (new) battery, nothing appears to > be "on" and I disconnected the antenna, so I am not sure what is going > on. I guess I need to get an ammeter of some sort (clamp-on?) and > start checking wires. I

[MBZ] OK -- ammeter

2012-09-18 Thread Rich Thomas
Mama's 300SD is somehow draining the (new) battery, nothing appears to be "on" and I disconnected the antenna, so I am not sure what is going on. I guess I need to get an ammeter of some sort (clamp-on?) and start checking wires. I recall various discussions on this matter, so if anyone could

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
Wow! Lotsa lakes/islands! Does water temp get above 56F or so in summer? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 5:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condensation? http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=sioux+narrow

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> Tim C wrote: > I'm installing a trailer hitch in my Ford E350 "behemoth". > My thoughts: > - How do I make this thing last for a long time? My big fear > is blowing fuses when I step on the brakes, in 10 years, when > I've forgotten this completely. > - How do I keep water out of the connect

Re: [MBZ] glow plug wiring was: OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> Curt Raymond wrote: > Which reminds me, Fred gave me some 6ga wire to re-make my > glow plug feeder wire from. I bought some 6ga lugs at Tractor > Supply. How do I crimp them on without a 6ga crimper tool? Hmm. I don't a way to do that. Most likely, an 8 AWG crimp lug will fit over a 6 AWG wi

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D low speed acceleration rattle

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> > Alex Chamberlain wrote: > > > > Aha! I completely forgot that the last time I was under the > > car I noticed the left axle had about a half-inch of free > > play when moved in and out towards/away from the diff, while > > the right one had none. Wear in the inner or outer CV? > Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Adventures in Letterpress Motoring

2012-09-18 Thread Fmiser
> Rick Hawkins Java wrote: > For about a year, i'd been hearing a rattling banging sound > that i had attributed to the muffler occasionally hitting the > drive shaft. Well, near Murfreesboro the clattering became > REALLY LOUD with intense vibration, so i exited the interstate > and pulled into a

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
On 18/09/2012 2:48 PM, WILTON wrote: BTW, Randy, where is your house? Which lake, etc., what village, if any, is nearby? Wilton On the link for the Sioux Narrows map - look for Red Indian Road. You will see a long quonset hut - that is the old curling rink. We are the 2nd place on the right

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
Did not matter Wilton, we knew what you meant. Randy On 18/09/2012 3:53 PM, WILTON wrote: Yes, DEW, like I said about 2 posts ago; 'realized I was using wrong due/dew. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:10 PM Subje

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
Unfortunately, when I zoom in and save the url it does not give you the enlarged view. You can see the garage quite clearly if you know where to look. Randy On 18/09/2012 2:48 PM, WILTON wrote: BTW, Randy, where is your house? Which lake, etc., what village, if any, is nearby? Wilton ---

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=sioux+narrows&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&biw=1920&bih=965&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ei=M-BYUIz0NMaHywGCu4CwAQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg On 18/09/2012 2:48 PM, WILTON wrote: BTW, Randy, where is your house? Which lake, etc., what village, if any, is nearby? Wilton -

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
The "cottage" is at Sioux Narrows on Lake of the Woods about 45 road miles south of Kenora. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=sioux+narrows&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&biw=1920&bih=965&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&ei=M-BYUIz0NMaHywGCu4CwAQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAg Randy On 18/09/2012 2:48 PM, WILTON wrote: B

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
Yes, DEW, like I said about 2 posts ago; 'realized I was using wrong due/dew. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" To: "Diesel List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condensation? Hey Wilton, its dew point, like the mountain dew. I'm not sur

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Hey Wilton, its dew point, like the mountain dew. I'm not sure what its due to but you can do it. -Curt Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:39:26 -0400 From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condensation? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't think the difference in the humidity between those two levels is really going to matter unless your garage is 100 feet tall... I think the idea is that the moving air will leave less time for water to condense out and by more quickly equalizing the temps the added airflow will help carr

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
BTW, Randy, where is your house? Which lake, etc., what village, if any, is nearby? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condensation? On 18/09/2012 12:08 PM, WILTON wrote: M

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
On 18/09/2012 12:08 PM, WILTON wrote: Mighty hard to ventilate all of Manitoba and her surroundings. Part of the garage condensation problem is day/night cycle - everything in garage cools at night; warm(er), moist air infiltrates during the day, the machines are cool enough from night before

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
On 18/09/2012 12:08 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dieselhead wrote: You can also get solar powered exhaust fans for roof or gable mount, if there is adequate air intake to offset the exhaust. I have three in use and I actually have some new ones for sale. Whatever happened to the self powered whi

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
Absolutely - the tools are colder than the air in contact with 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condensation? Dieselhead wrote: You can also get solar powered exhaust

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: You can also get solar powered exhaust fans for roof or gable mount, if there is adequate air intake to offset the exhaust. I have three in use and I actually have some new ones for sale. Whatever happened to the self powered whirlygigs? Looks like they're still around, b

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
Mighty hard to ventilate all of Manitoba and her surroundings. Part of the garage condensation problem is day/night cycle - everything in garage cools at night; warm(er), moist air infiltrates during the day, the machines are cool enough from night before to cause moisture in the "new" air to c

Re: [MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-18 Thread Craig
On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:13:46 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: > I guess one would need to break the lock on the steering column but > would it not be fairly easy to start an old diesel if one could get the > hood open? If you can get the hood open (which is made more difficult with a properly locked

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Craig
On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:39:26 -0400 "WILTON" wrote: > Horizontal, vertical, up-side down, etc., irrelevant. The key is > unpainted surface cold enough to cause thin layer of air in contact > with it to be cooled below the due point. Yes, that's true. But having the surface non-horizontal would a

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
'My thoughts, too, about the grease, etc. - hafta clean it off well before using the machines. I think covering the surfaces with tar paper weighted down with plywood and bricks, etc., may work very well. Maybe, apply layer of appropriate wax to the surfaces before covering, too. Wilton ---

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
Horizontal, vertical, up-side down, etc., irrelevant. The key is unpainted surface cold enough to cause thin layer of air in contact with it to be cooled below the due point. Think of the cold iced-tea (or drink of your choice) glass; orientation of the surface is irrelevant. In order to pre

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Max Dillon
I'd reverse that, supply should be high, discharge low. Working against convection, but higher air should be drier. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Randy Bennell wrote: >I just wondered if it needed both top and bottom. Pull air in down low >and exhaust it up top? > >Maybe not

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Max Dillon
I suspect that the cold winter air is fairly dry, certainly less than 40% and probably as low as 20% or lower. Springtime, when the big thaw starts is the issue. I don't see how forced ventilation can make it worse. What do your neighbors do? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
I just wondered if it needed both top and bottom. Pull air in down low and exhaust it up top? Maybe not good as air at ground level is probably more humid than air higher up outside? Randy On 18/09/2012 11:22 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Up top makes more sense as you'll get some circulation fr

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
On 18/09/2012 11:07 AM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:02:02 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: I have a spray can of stuff that is supposed to seal the top but I have my doubts about it being effective for something like this. It is probably good for humid days but not for a situation where stan

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
Up top makes more sense as you'll get some circulation from convection anyway. It'll also make it easier to mount a solar powered fan... -Curt Date: Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:08:18 -0500 From: Randy Bennell To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Condensation? Message-ID: <50589c72.6060...@b

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
On 18/09/2012 9:23 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM, Max Dillon wrote: I'd also recommend some solar powered ventilation, preferably drawing in dry air. My thought too. Harbor Freight sells cheap solar panels. Wire them into a couple of computer case fans at each e

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt differential or buy a whole car here

2012-09-18 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm close enough, I wish I had time and a trailer and a truck big enough to haul a 123 or 124 wagon... I'll be winging my way to LA that day. -Curt Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:45:40 -0500 From: Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rebuilt differential

Re: [MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
I guess one would need to break the lock on the steering column but would it not be fairly easy to start an old diesel if one could get the hood open? Randy On 17/09/2012 9:53 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Well, in my definition of "older cars" it does not work at all. 240Ds, 200Ds and 220Ds. Even

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
Did your garage with the spaces at the top of the wall have any vents lower down, or was it just the openings at the top? I could fairly easily cut some vents into the walls. We never try to heat this garage any more so it would not matter if there were screened openings. Could do some down low

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Craig
On Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:02:02 -0500 Randy Bennell wrote: > I have a spray can of stuff that is supposed to seal the top but I have > my doubts about it being effective for something like this. It is > probably good for humid days but not for a situation where standing > water lays on the surfac

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
On 17/09/2012 6:16 PM, G Mann wrote: Spray furniture wax may be your answer for protecting the cleaned surfaces while unused. Sounds like you need to vent the building better.. Strongly suggest a move to the desert southwest would cure all your condensation problems.. ;)) Grant... Where the su

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Randy Bennell
Hi Wilton I am reluctant to coat with grease as I would have to clean it very well in order to avoid contaminating wood later. Would not matter for rough stuff like framing but anything that might be painted might pose a problem. I doubt I can seal well enough with plastic unless I get into a

Re: [MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-18 Thread Max Dillon
I'll bet most of them have never operated a TV that didn't have a remote, nor used a rotary phone sharing a party line... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD WILTON wrote: >At a family reunion coupla days ago, brother and several nephews were >having >trouble opening trunk of my '9

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Dieselhead
You can also get solar powered exhaust fans for roof or gable mount, if there is adequate air intake to offset the exhaust. I have three in use and I actually have some new ones for sale. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Fluid Film available at NAPA also has great rust preventative properties and is natural- lanolin based. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2012, at 8:44 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Sent you a picture off-list of a product called Boeshield T-9. I buy it at Marine goods stores. It is a combination of l

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
Bigger problem may be that the air outside is not so dry. Situation may require air moving across the cold surfaces to make significant difference - i. e., the air (thin layer) in contact with the cold surfaces must not have time to be cooled below the due point. Wilton - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] Remote locks and stealing cars

2012-09-18 Thread WILTON
At a family reunion coupla days ago, brother and several nephews were having trouble opening trunk of my '91 350SDL to place dish of leftover food. 'Kept telling them, "After car is unlocked, just push the chrome button above the license plate to open the trunk." When I got to the car, 3 or 4

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-18 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > I'd also recommend some solar powered ventilation, > preferably drawing in dry air. My thought too. Harbor Freight sells cheap solar panels. Wire them into a couple of computer case fans at each end of the building, pulling moist air out and