Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread Gerry Archer
Planishing hammers have a slightly oval head. Gerry From: dsereta...@yahoo.com Thanks. No that's not a Planishing hammer- sounds like a shrinking hammer. Any auto body hammer with a smooth head can be used to planish. Some body hammers are called Planishing but I'm not sure why. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread Mitch Haley
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It has a 560 engine mated to a 5 speed manual getrag tranny. The challenge was finding an appropriate bell housing so my friend sourced an ultra rare AMG bell housing which allowed that M117 engine to bolt up to the getrag. What's a 560 weigh compared to a 280?

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread dseretakis
Do you mean they have an ovalness to the periphery or do you mean they have a slight crown? I actually used a slapping spoon most of the time especially on the front fenders as it fit better between the fender and the headlight buckets. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2013, at 3:40 AM, Gerry

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread dseretakis
I didn't have anything to do with the transplant part so I don't know for sure. My friend tells me that the 560 is lighter and of course has more power. The 6 has an iron block whereas the 560 v8 is aluminum. Either way he put stouter coil springs in the front, I guess to reduce dive. Sent

[MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread dseretakis
My 240D started in 2 degree weather this am up in Maine! That's the coldest I've ever tried to start a diesel. Tomorrow am will be colder so I'll plug in the block heater. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Craig
On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:11 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: My 240D started in 2 degree weather this am up in Maine! That's the coldest I've ever tried to start a diesel. Congratulations! What oil are you using? Tomorrow am will be colder so I'll plug in the block heater. That's a good

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread dseretakis
Mobil1 5w40 turbo diesel truck. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:11 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: My 240D started in 2 degree weather this am up in Maine! That's the coldest I've ever tried to start a diesel.

[MBZ] Driving

2013-01-23 Thread WILTON
Neighbour was working in his yard when he was startled by a late model MB that came crashing through his hedge and ended up in his front lawn. He rushed to help an elderly lady driver out of the car and sat her down on

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Tim C
On Jan 23, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:11 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: My 240D started in 2 degree weather this am up in Maine! That's the coldest I've ever tried to start a diesel. Congratulations! What oil are you using?

Re: [MBZ] School training - was: Final gun comment

2013-01-23 Thread G Mann
Addendum to previous post: Valid points Mao. Well said. Upon further reflection, it* could* be the rampant obesity in USA is a component of the cumulative reaction to media induced stress Principle being the individuals have no direct contact with violent acts except through endless reporting of

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread OK Don
OK - I forgot that the 560 had an aluminum block. I was thinking of the 450 in my SLC - a VERY heavy engine. I figured that the Olds 215 with it's aluminum block and heads was a wash compared with the MG all iron 1600 4 cylinder it replaced. The Borg Warner 4 speed tranny was heavier than the MG

Re: [MBZ] School training - was: Final gun comment

2013-01-23 Thread OK Don
The constant barrage of The sky is falling and oh, how terrible is a large part of the reason we don't watch TV news at all anymore. We read what looks interesting on Internet news sites and occasionally listen to NPR. Otherwise, we're happily oblivious to the world crashing in around us. We

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread dseretakis
I was kind of involved with stuff to facilitate the transplant ie, throttle linkage mods, exhaust downpipe fabrication, pedal assembly mods for manual tranny conversion but didn't actually R/R the engine. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2013, at 11:30 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: OK -

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I got out of bed successfully this monring. It was 13.6 F. On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Jan 23, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:11 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: My 240D started in 2 degree weather

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Randy Bennell
Inside your house? Randy On 23/01/2013 11:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I got out of bed successfully this monring. It was 13.6 F. On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: On Jan 23, 2013, at 9:32 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:26:11

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Chris James
LOL!!! On 1/23/2013 12:59 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: Inside your house? Randy On 23/01/2013 11:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I got out of bed successfully this monring. It was 13.6 F. -- Chris J. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] School training - was: Final gun comment

2013-01-23 Thread G Mann
Agreed on all points. I'm finding, and apparently the media polls are finding, more people are finding other, less stressful things to do than watch endless bad news. The media is so heavily invested in the If it bleeds, it leads mentality they do not know what else to report. They themselves are

Re: [MBZ] Driving

2013-01-23 Thread Craig
On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:50:08 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Neighbour was working in his yard when he was startled by a late model MB that came crashing through his hedge and ended up in his front lawn. He rushed to help an elderly lady driver out of the car and sat her down on a lawn

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread Gerry Archer
Slight ovalness that extends to the periphery IIRC. I haven't used one or did body work in years. Some of the bodywork tools have proven to be very useful shop tools such as a sanding grip that takes a half sheet of sandpaper, and a slide hammer. Had a lead scraper/rasp back in the fifties but

Re: [MBZ] School training

2013-01-23 Thread Curt Raymond
It'd be interesting to study if overweight people merely stopped paying attention to the news if their weight changed. Wonder if I can get a grant for that? -Curt who doesn't watch TV hardly at all. Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:06:41 -0700 From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Curt Raymond
T'was 1F here this morning. Angie took the Ranger to work as I need to put the snows on the 190D. My 240D wouldn't start with it colder than about 15F a couple years ago. Now with whatever damage the overheating did plus the massively thick Lucas oil additive (only maybe 1/2 pint but still) in

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Jon Agne
Dimitri, I saw you were started and gone before me. I went to plug in the block heater last night, and the hood release would not move. This morning, I went through two glow cycles and she started, but you could tell she was not liking it! After letting her warm up for about 30 minutes, the

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Jon Agne
At 2pm, it was 4F.Br! ___ 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 go to:

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jan 22, 2013 6:56 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It has a 560 engine mated to a 5 speed manual getrag tranny. The challenge was finding an appropriate bell housing so my friend sourced an ultra rare AMG bell housing which allowed that M117 engine to bolt up to the getrag.

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Dan Penoff
John, I know that there is a screw that holds it up by the pivot of the emergency brake pedal. As for the console side by the accelerator pedal, I think it just snaps or fits in a recess in the metal brackets there. I don't recall there being a fastener in that area. Dan On Jan 23, 2013, at

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Randy Bennell
Minus 15 F here now at 2 PM. Has been cold for a few days and somewhat windy - surprise ??? We are on the prairies. Supposed to warm up a bit this weekend. Randy On 23/01/2013 12:51 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: T'was 1F here this morning. Angie took the Ranger to work as I need to put the

Re: [MBZ] pagoda sidemarker delete project

2013-01-23 Thread dseretakis
The bell housing and 5 speed manual came out of an AMG G-wagen located in Quatar. The owner wanted to put in a six speed! Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23, 2013, at 2:29 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Jan 22, 2013 6:56 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It has a 560

Re: [MBZ] School training

2013-01-23 Thread G Mann
Write the grant proposal.. Michelle Obama is the queen of fat programs these days so should be a straight shot to approval. {Be sure to include as staff everyone here.. ;) } On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: It'd be interesting to study if overweight

Re: [MBZ] School training

2013-01-23 Thread Randy Bennell
On 23/01/2013 2:00 PM, G Mann wrote: Write the grant proposal.. Michelle Obama is the queen of fat programs these days so should be a straight shot to approval. {Be sure to include as staff everyone here.. ;) } On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: It'd

[MBZ] OT: Wounded Knee

2013-01-23 Thread Scott Ritchey
If you are interested in one early US gun confiscation effort, here's the story. I doubt anyone covered this in your US history class; it wasn't covered in mine. http://kittrellcommunitywatch.dyndns.org/wounded_knee ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] School training - was: Final gun comment

2013-01-23 Thread Max Dillon
See the New Testament. All we need is love... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Grant... Who hopes to live long enough to find a find the repair manual for humanity. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Fmiser
Jon Agne wrote: I went to plug in the block heater last night, and the hood release would not move. I have the plug situated _outside_ so the hood stays closed when plugged in. The plastic cap over the contacts keeps it relatively clean and dry. There must be some secret to removing the

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Curt Raymond
About the same here, the dog really wanted to go for a walk. I took him but he walked funny the whole way. I could tell his paws were bothered. That was even after I put paw wax on him. When we got home he didn't want me touching his feet. I'm glad I kept the walk short. -Curt Date: Wed, 23

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Randy Bennell
Our Bichon gets cabin fever this time of year. He wants to go for his walk but it is just too cold. So, all evening, he wants to go in and out. Ugh! Randy On 23/01/2013 3:53 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: About the same here, the dog really wanted to go for a walk. I took him but he walked funny

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Craig
On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 13:53:49 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: About the same here, the dog really wanted to go for a walk. I took him but he walked funny the whole way. I could tell his paws were bothered. That was even after I put paw wax on him. Paw wax? Craig

[MBZ] Unintended consequences - was: School training - was: Final gun comment

2013-01-23 Thread OK Don
Be careful of how you play with that rifle - http://theweek.com/article/index/239159/why-are-german-soldiers-growing-breasts -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] Driving

2013-01-23 Thread Mountain Man
Craig wrote: That's a good one. Thanks for the chuckle, Wilton. ++ I chuckled also - thanks mao ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] School training - was: Final gun comment

2013-01-23 Thread Mountain Man
Max wrote: See the New Testament. All we need is love... ...and here I thought that was The Beatles... mao ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] School training - was: Final gun comment

2013-01-23 Thread Mountain Man
OK Don wrote: The constant barrage of The sky is falling and oh, how terrible is a large part of... Most of the stuff in any media form is all hand wringing no solution. That is probably the biggest stress creator. Give us a true choice and then we have another level to create choices. This

Re: [MBZ] Cold weather starting.

2013-01-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
13.6 Canadian degrees inside, 13.6 US degrees outside. On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Inside your house? Randy On 23/01/2013 11:49 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I got out of bed successfully this monring. It was 13.6 F. On Wed, Jan 23, 2013 at