Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley
John Reames wrote: Ass-skating sucks! BTW, isn't the average lifespan past a broken hip (for older folks) something ridiculously short like 6 mos? It has been in my family. Only one recovery to normal life that I can think of offhand. Don't know if it's because it's such a hard injury to

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Flush

2012-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond
Is there more to it where they tell you not to restart a warm 61x engine with the thermostat removed or something? I hate to revive a really old argument (like from my first days on the list 9 or so years ago) but you can't run a 61x engine any amount of time with the thermostat removed or the

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread Tim C
On Mon, Nov 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Sad to hear that you fell afoul of the laws of gravity. I wish you a speedy recovery Gravity is only a law if you choose to believe in it. thud Ouch! /thud /geocities I told my kids that the only laws they are allowed

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell
On 26/11/2012 6:51 PM, clay monroe wrote: Sad to hear that you fell afoul of the laws of gravity. I wish you a speedy recovery clay The thing that truly amazes me is how quickly it happened. I don't know if that is a factor of age. I think perhaps in the past, I might have slipped and

Re: [MBZ] Zombie hunting with class

2012-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell
On 26/11/2012 6:27 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649item=110979825674sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT Hendrik whose favourite zombie movie is Shaun of the dead ___ Oooh! Just the thing for the

Re: [MBZ] OM 603 head gasket

2012-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell
On 26/11/2012 7:06 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I got it out. Used a different bolt. Yes, I have to take off the drain tube from under, and take out the lower bushing/nut for the oil supply tube for the turbo. Then wire the cam sprocket and pull the camshaft. Then headbolts, and then OFF with its

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Flush

2012-11-27 Thread Rick Knoble
On Nov 27, 2012, at 8:24 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Is there more to it where they tell you not to restart a warm 61x engine with the thermostat removed or something? I hate to revive a really old argument (like from my first days on the list 9 or so years ago) but you

[MBZ] OT Did they loose the breaks?

2012-11-27 Thread Rich Thomas
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20121127/PC16/121129494/1006/c-17-involved-in-rough-landing-and-mortar-attack --R ___ 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] Cooling System Flush

2012-11-27 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Curt, you certainly can run the engine without a thermostat for the purposing of cleaning the system. As mentioned, its in the manual. You should never try to drive the car normally without a thermostat, however. Jaime On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 9:24 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Did they loose the breaks?

2012-11-27 Thread G Mann
, Congress doesn't. Just my .02 cents worth. Grant... On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.postandcourier.com/**article/20121127/PC16/** 121129494/1006/c-17-involved-**in-rough-landing-and-mortar-**attackhttp://www.postandcourier.com

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Flush

2012-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Actually running it without the thermostat increased the velocity of the coolant which gives the engine more power and increases fuel economy to over 40mpg Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2012, at 1:24 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Curt, you certainly can run the engine

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread andrew strasfogel
Each of our two black 18 lb. cats delights in slowly making his way ahead of me as I attempt to descend the stairs. I always ask them politely Excuse me - am I in your way? and they generally move a little quicker (but not much).. Andrew Human staff to Mystal and Polydamas On Tue, Nov 27, 2012

Re: [MBZ] OT Did they loose the breaks?

2012-11-27 Thread Rich Thomas
Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.postandcourier.com/**article/20121127/PC16/** 121129494/1006/c-17-involved-**in-rough-landing-and-mortar-**attackhttp://www.postandcourier.com/article/20121127/PC16/121129494/1006/c-17-involved-in-rough-landing-and-mortar-attack --R

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Flush

2012-11-27 Thread Craig
On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:34:46 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Actually running it without the thermostat increased the velocity of the coolant which gives the engine more power and increases fuel economy to over 40mpg So THAT'S how they do it! Brilliant analysis, Kaleb!

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread John Reames
And of course they delight in moving about in the shadows where they can't be seen... Presumably setting up some sort of accident (Dogs have owners, cats have staff) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 27, 2012, at 16:06, andrew strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell
On 27/11/2012 3:06 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Each of our two black 18 lb. cats delights in slowly making his way ahead of me as I attempt to descend the stairs. I always ask them politely Excuse me - am I in your way? and they generally move a little quicker (but not much).. Andrew Human

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Flush

2012-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Not only that but if your ac did not blow ice cold before it will now Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:34:46 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Actually running it without the thermostat increased the

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread Rich Thomas
I got 2 85lb poodles doing that sort of thing, but I shoo them ahead of me and they seem happy to comply. More time/fun to tearass around the house that way. They would probably love a big slide to get down more quickly. --R On 11/27/12 4:50 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 27/11/2012 3:06 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Cooling System Flush

2012-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell
BUT ONLY in deepest winter. Randy On 27/11/2012 5:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Not only that but if your ac did not blow ice cold before it will now Sent from my iPhone On Nov 27, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:34:46 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OM 603 head gasket

2012-11-27 Thread Dieselhead
Well, it is my car, but since I didn't need it, and my 300D she had needed more work than I could do in a week there, I swapped cars and left the SDL there. SHE only drives SLs (except for when she has one of my diesels available) Car is 1000 miles away at #1 daughter's house. I

[MBZ] Leaking prechambers 603.

2012-11-27 Thread Rolf
#4 was leaking so bad today it was going pfft pfft pfft I could hear it. Temporarily I removed the injector and prechamber and seated it a bit better. It still bubbles. Checked on the rest 2-5 are bubbling (4 is still much more). I was pretty careful to make sure that the seats were nice and

Re: [MBZ] Leaking prechambers 603.

2012-11-27 Thread Max Dillon
If you moved pre-chambers from a 14 head, then I think machining is required on the pre-chamber so they will fully seat. Hopefully someone who has btdt will chime in. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: #4 was leaking so bad today it was going pfft pfft

Re: [MBZ] Leaking prechambers 603.

2012-11-27 Thread Max Dillon
Perhaps comparing 22 pre-chamber to a 14 pre-chamber will reveal the difference. I think the place that needs to be cut down is the shoulder transition from the nipple to the base of the pre-chamber. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Out There

2012-11-27 Thread Craig
On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:09:35 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I got 2 85lb poodles doing that sort of thing, but I shoo them ahead of me and they seem happy to comply. More time/fun to tearass around the house that way. They would probably love a big slide to

Re: [MBZ] Leaking prechambers 603.

2012-11-27 Thread Craig
On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:21:41 -0500 Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: They already had spacer rings on them, should I have renewed those? They are not just spacer rings; you must renew them. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Rusty-Q pix

2012-11-27 Thread Craig
On Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:01:12 -0600 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Sorry, I was looking here, different album: https://picasaweb.google.com/m/viewer#album/110184791268815842578/5813450881345490977 Link is for mobile devices, not sure how that will work for PC. It doesn't. I

[MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again

2012-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff
You have to love this guy... http://www.torinfo.com/justforlaughs/coyote_v_acme.html Dan ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Rusty-Q pix

2012-11-27 Thread Craig
On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:57:00 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: #36 is Rick MacJava and I looking under the hood of his wagon. Which one is Rusty? One would think a picture documentation of a RustyQ would prominently feature pictures of Rusty, his family, and his car ...

Re: [MBZ] Leaking prechambers 603.

2012-11-27 Thread Peter Frederick
-Original Message- From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net Sent: Nov 27, 2012 7:19 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Leaking prechambers 603. Those are seals, and you must use new ones. However, the prechambers from an earlier head will often not seat properly in a #22 head

Re: [MBZ] Rusty-Q pix

2012-11-27 Thread Max Dillon
I'm in the yellow shirt and straw hat. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:01:12 -0600 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Sorry, I was looking here, different album:

Re: [MBZ] Rusty-Q pix

2012-11-27 Thread Max Dillon
#5 has I believe, standing, Rusty in blue shirt, sunglasses, khaki cap; and also standing Lady with red hair and sunglasses may be Mrs Rusty, looking in purse. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 23 Nov 2012 08:57:00 -0500 Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Leaking prechambers 603.

2012-11-27 Thread Rolf
On 11/27/2012 7:40 PM, Max Dillon wrote: If you moved pre-chambers from a 14 head, then I think machining is required on the pre-chamber so they will fully seat. Hopefully someone who has btdt will chime in. Nay it was 22 prechambers. Ill get a set and go from there. -Rolf

[MBZ] 2883 miles

2012-11-27 Thread Jon Agne
WOW, What a trip! 1. Our first leg was to Ohio for a family reunion, and thence to Chicago for outlaw Thanksgiving (flew to Seattle and back). Halfway to Ohio the new monovalve developed a tiny tear causing no heat at cruise rpms. I also realized the Aux pump had failed, so we had multiple

Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles

2012-11-27 Thread Rick Knoble
On Nov 27, 2012, at 9:19 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: maybe it's time to drop the $135 for an OEM??? You get what you pay for, etc. Glad you had a good trip otherwise. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles

2012-11-27 Thread Peter Frederick
I'd guess you have a ruptured diaphragm in the lock system on the passenger door. Not applicable if you have a W126 or W124, as the lock system is not engine vacuum operated. If you do have a W126, you have a cracked plastic block in the main vac line to the booster, or some hoses off.

Re: [MBZ] Rusty-Q pix

2012-11-27 Thread Craig
On Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:45:23 -0600 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: #5 has I believe, standing, Rusty in blue shirt, sunglasses, khaki cap; and also standing Lady with red hair and sunglasses may be Mrs Rusty, looking in purse. So, then, he's the fellow in #18 and #19 manning the

[MBZ] Less OT - Re: Ian Frazier Does It Again

2012-11-27 Thread OK Don
That was good, but this one is more relevent to the list members -- http://www.torinfo.com/justforlaughs/nationalities.html On Tue, Nov 27, 2012 at 7:46 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: You have to love this guy... http://www.torinfo.com/justforlaughs/coyote_v_acme.html Dan

Re: [MBZ] Leaking prechambers 603.

2012-11-27 Thread Dieselhead
Those are seals, and you must use new ones. As usual, Peter is right. Those are not spacers, they are seals. If you take out the prechambers, you need new seals. They should have been in the head gasket set. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] Less OT - Re: Ian Frazier Does It Again

2012-11-27 Thread Dieselhead
That was good, but this one is more relevent to the list members -- http://www.torinfo.com/justforlaughs/nationalities.html I think this one is best of the lot: Americans: Drink weak, pissy-tasting beer. Canadians: Drink strong, pissy-tasting beer. Brits : Drink warm, beery-tasting piss.