The fleece filter is not an issue for an M103 engine that I am aware of. I use
Mann or Hengst, whatever the Q supplies.
Maybe it's me, but I have a real mental block about going 10k on an oil change.
I've had the every 3k drilled into my brain from my diesel days, so maybe
that's where it's
Chris James wrote:
The extra cost options (to specify when ordering, aside from standard or
auto trans) were:
(Front) seats with reinforced spring frames
Now there's a useful option that I bet virtually nobody ordered.
Can you still buy the reinforced frames as factory parts?
Mitch.
Dan Penoff wrote:
The fleece filter is not an issue for an M103 engine that I am aware of. I use
Mann or Hengst, whatever the Q supplies.
Maybe it's me, but I have a real mental block about going 10k on an oil change.
I've had the every 3k drilled into my brain from my diesel days, so maybe
You must be talking gray market, no AC, no rear speakers, etc didn't occur
in US cars at that time, even 240Ds.
On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 1:09 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
...My '83 240D was ordered and then picked up in Germany. It has
mechanical AC
and heat, mechanical windows, stick
Is this a good deal?
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6
Yes I know it's not Milwaukee, but I don't have the extra $$$ laying around.
Jon
(Looking for easier way to climb under the car)
Jon,
The Craftsman jacks actually don't have the best reputation. Look at the
reviews. They are prone to leaks.
I would consider a Harbor Freight aluminum 2 or 2.5 ton or a Harbor Freight low
profile steel jack. The Costco Arcan jacks are also considered good.
If you want to splurge you can
I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years ago
(it's probably 10 years old).
It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute or
two if it's under load. It also takes a lot of effort and pumping to get it to
raise under a load.
I suspect
The cheap Chinese jacks leak because the rubber o rings fail. The high quality
American or European made jacks use leather seals that last much longer. You
get what you pay for. That being said I have a couple of Chinese jacks made by
Larin that I bought about 15 yrs ago at BJs and they aren't
Might just be low on oil.
Mike
On Feb 14, 2013 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
I have a 3 ton Crapsman floor jack that was great until about 2-3 years
ago (it's probably 10 years old).
It doesn't leak externally, but it does leak down in a matter of a minute
or two if it's under
Jon Agne wrote:
Is this a good deal?
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-ton-floor-jack-stands-and/p-00950188000P?prdNo=6blockNo=6blockType=G6
If you want all that stuff, see what it would cost at Harbor Freight.
Chinese ratchet stands are worth what, $20 a pair?
Chinese lowboy creeper maybe
For what it's worth, my Crapsman jack was not cheap, although it may very well
have been made in China.
That was one of the reasons why I bought it - I wanted a good floor jack that
was substantial.
Dan
On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:35 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com dsereta...@yahoo.com
wrote:
The cheap
On Euro Delivery, you had different choices. MomBNA dictated what we
could buy here, but on Euro Delivery you had more choices, not only
the loaded up (oxymoron for a 240D) MomBNA models
You must be talking gray market, no AC, no rear speakers, etc didn't occur
in US cars at that time, even
I wish. It's full up.
On the same subject, anything special about the hydraulic fluid these things
use?
I always wondered what I should use if I had to top mine off.
Dan
On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Might just be low on oil.
Mike
On Feb 14,
I have a craftsman jack I bought some years ago (20?) that was a floor
model missing the handle, I think I paid $20 for it and got a 4' pipe to
use for a handle and had a mexican fence guy who was working next door
weld on a bolt to engage the release for $2, still works great.
--R (you get
hydraulic jack oil. I have a jug of it I got somewhere years ago.
--R
On 2/14/13 10:15 AM, Dan Penoff wrote:
I wish. It's full up.
On the same subject, anything special about the hydraulic fluid these things
use?
I always wondered what I should use if I had to top mine off.
Dan
At the time it was the cheapest option too ($20-$25 for each side)!
I checked the EPC for the W123 a single W126 part number is now listed
(126 910 11 22). A reinforced pad base? (116 914 01 97), is available
for the W126 part though.
On 2/14/2013 8:36 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:
Chris James
We have a crapsman floor jack at work for moving equipment, and it is
a complete POS killer. I don't trust it with anything, and I sure
would never jack up a car with it. It goes up ok, but when you try
to let things down, it just crashes down. When we are moving equip
that needs a jack, I
Hydraulic jack oil. Its at FLAPS.
I wish. It's full up.
On the same subject, anything special about the hydraulic fluid
these things use?
I always wondered what I should use if I had to top mine off.
Dan
On Feb 14, 2013, at 9:38 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote:
Might
It's you --- get oil analysis done so you are managing with data, not
emotions.
On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 6:15 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
The fleece filter is not an issue for an M103 engine that I am aware of. I
use Mann or Hengst, whatever the Q supplies.
Maybe it's me, but I have
I have the same, or similar jack and stands - they've been fine for the 10
years or so that I've had them. The creeper was not part of the package I
bought back then.
On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 8:10 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote:
Is this a good deal?
Cheap is relative. A US made hein Warner is $400-500. It's also fully
rebuildable. Get what u pay for.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:04 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
For what it's worth, my Crapsman jack was not cheap, although it may very
well have been made in China.
with Diesel, you were dealing with soot buildup; not the case with a gasser.
do an oil analysis and find out what's really going on with your
motor, with your oil, in your application.
cheers!
e
On 14/Feb/13 04:15, Dan Penoff wrote:
Maybe it's me, but I have a real mental block about
Why? You like pouring money away?
Whats the factory recommended change interval for the car? Most cars from the
'90s went to at least a 5,000 mile change interval. Changing at 3,000 miles on
those cars is just a waste of money.
My '84 190D is on a 12,000 mile interval as supported by oil
Just to clarify, I have been changing the 300E at 5,000 mile intervals, not
3,000.
I had 3,000 on the brain from doing diesels.
I am going to stretch it out to 10,000 for now. I may pull a sample and have a
friend of mine in the industrial engine business do an analysis on it, as he
has
Suddenly the list is dark, middle of an oil thread?
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What are folks using?
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'Guess I could throw in another Sondrestrom tale, if ya want. ;)
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- Original Message -
From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 4:24 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Dark
Suddenly the list is dark,
GEICO towing surcharge is $15/6 mos. in the car insurance policy.
Can't beat it.
On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 11:51 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I like AAA to tow it wherever I want it - the 91 SDL 20 miles to stealership
17 years ago when timing chain broke, the 81 300D 50 miles home when
I'll bet there's 200 degrees F between your coldest cold and my hottest hot
(153° F, Kuwait in July).
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WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
'Guess I could throw in another Sondrestrom tale, if ya want. ;)
Wilton
- Original
WILTON wrote:
No book of this stuff, yet; 'just keep thinking of
more stuff to write.
Keep it coming! I'm trying to keep up compiling it. *grin*
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On 14/02/2013 3:24 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
Suddenly the list is dark, middle of an oil thread?
Do you need to ask?
It was another oil thread for g*d,s sake.
Randy
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Well, I DID spend 3 summers in the Mojave Desert (George AFB near
Victorville), too, ya know, but 'don't think I ever saw 153 F or so,'less it
were in my van before startup on a summer afternoon. 'Had front and rear AC
evaporators in it.
BTW, 'had -50F ambient for few days coupla times in
On Feb 14, 2013 1:25 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
What are folks using?
--
What are you lubing exactly? The sliding shiny arm exposed when the wiper
telescopes out to the corners of the windshield? The rubber? The
rivet-like pivot points that flex when you lift the blade
Lemme see if I can find one that may be somewhat appropriate.
Anybody working on any sheetrock/drywall finishing projects?
'Even have one (not quite ready) on working through project to rebuild 10
LARGE White/Westinghouse Diesel engines in base power plant - no tech data -
just the hassle of
Some people need to make a living.
But just wipe the oil off your glasses (faceshield/windshield/eyes)
and you can see the list noise and occasional on topic posts.
Suddenly the list is dark, middle of an oil thread?
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Here's one:
DORM INSULATION WALL
By Wilton Strickland
In 1978, while I was Director of Engineering at Sondrestrom, Air Base,
Greenland, one of my projects was to build a 2 x 4 stud wall, insulate it
with R-15 fiberglass insulation and install and finish sheetrock or drywall
on it immediately
'bout to start on drywall as soon as I get the insulation up.
roughly 600-700 ft^2
Lemme see if I can find one that may be somewhat appropriate.
Anybody working on any sheetrock/drywall finishing projects?
'Even have one (not quite ready) on working through project to
rebuild 10 LARGE
I am dong some drywall work too but only a bathroom remodel so maybe 60
square foot room.
Randy
On 14/02/2013 4:49 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
'bout to start on drywall as soon as I get the insulation up. roughly
600-700 ft^2
Lemme see if I can find one that may be somewhat appropriate.
Anybody
Why not go to youroil.net and spend $60 for 3 suction bottles and analysis. The
kit comes with nice prepaid boxes, you pull a sample, send it out and in a few
days get a nice pdf from Larry.
You're gonna have to find a clean drain pan, crawl under the car, clean away
the schmutz from the
Because I have an extraction unit with clean sample bottles/tubes and prepaid
mailers. One of the tools I used regularly for over 20 years in the generator
business. I just fill out the data sheet that goes with the sample and he'll
get the results emailed to him within 72 hours of the sample
What's the towing range with Geico?
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2013, at 4:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
GEICO towing surcharge is $15/6 mos. in the car insurance policy.
Can't beat it.
On Wed, Feb 13, 2013 at 11:51 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
I like AAA
Transmission and sliding shiny arm.
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Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Feb 14, 2013 1:25 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
What are folks using?
--
What are you lubing exactly? The sliding shiny
I got pulled over this afternoon on the Maine Turnpike. Trooper claimed that I
was doing 78mph. I don't agree but my speedo doesn't work. When I'm doing 78
mph, I:
1) realize that I'm speeding.
2) am intentionally trying to push my car to its limit.
Neither condition was met. I told the trooper
Probably it's your word against his, but yes, they have to have proof
of a speed reading in order to write a ticket.
The judge may get a kick out of this case -- however, a 240D will do
about 85 max, don't lie to him.
Peter
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by all means! he has to prove his claim. And we all know that a 30 year old
240D is not able to go that fast without the driver intending to push the car
to its limits. Gump was able to chug along at 65 with minimal strain. Get it
over 70 and you knew it was getting to the red zone.
IT will max out at 85, but you better not try to keep it there for longer than
a minute. Being able to get it there would be hard for a 30 year old car.
On Feb 14, 2013, at 5:01 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Probably it's your word against his, but yes, they have to have proof of a
speed
In NC no speedometer is also improper equipment, no insurance points
for that one.
I thought older 240Ds indeed did top out at 78? Not sure what Dmitri
has. I don't think my '74 ever broke 80, and if it was possible I
think that car would have done it.
Not that it matters, the attorney doesn't
240Ds can run high speeds all day long. If running 75-80 doesn't feel
good, then something is wrong. It may take a bit of time to get there,
however, and a hill can set you back somewhat. But if something feels
scary, you need to fix it. You're not doing any damage if the engine is
well
dseretakis wrote:
Cheap is relative. A US made hein Warner is $400-500. It's also fully
rebuildable. Get what u pay for.
I asked my sons for a NAPA USA made Lincoln hydraulic jack 20 years
ago. It still remains in very good operating condition. Yes, get
what u pay for.
mao
How much was the tailwind? ;)
Wilton
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From: dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 7:54 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Speeding ticket in a 240D??!!
I got pulled over this afternoon on the Maine Turnpike.
Hey, that looks familiar, 'cept my odometer never read that high, never held
the needle on the peg and never saw that red light in upper right corner.
;)
Wilton
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To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
Did you point out the dead bugs on your REAR window?
I think this is worth the court appearance, if he has no evidence the judge
will probably dismiss. Get a haircut and be sure to shave, wear clean
conservative clothes, be respectful, you'll probably win. Usually even when
the cop has
Brother, 20+ hours of overtime this week. Looking forward to a three day
weekend!
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Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Some people need to make a living.
But just wipe the oil off your glasses (faceshield/windshield/eyes)
and
Curious as to the list's opinions on regular Dino oil for use in the 1992
300E. I have run two changes of Mobil1 to quiet the lifters, which it has
done. I want to go back to a conventional oil for cost reasons. Not a lot
of miles being put on it and a starving college student driving it.
I
Yeah, the broken speedo is no excuse; may be a little part of the reason,
but is no excuse.
Wilton
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From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Speeding
Here's another one, already; you've seen part of it before:
POWER PLANT PROJECT
By Wilton Strickland
In 1978, while I was Director of Engineering at Sondrestrom, Air Base,
Greenland, my biggest project for the summer was to remove twelve, 1942 GM
Diesel generator engines in the base main
Molykote grease. (see your bearing house)
Transmission and sliding shiny arm.
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Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Feb 14, 2013 1:25 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
wrote:
What are folks using?
How much is the fine? Is it worth going to court for?
Perhaps get yourself a GPS, so you know how fast your going.
Or maybe get a GPS app for the iPhoney, which is lovingly hand polished
by young children in blue asbestos mines.
Hendrik
who is not sending this from a phone
On 15/02/13 11:24,
Is that similar to Wile E. Coyote grease, sold by the ACME coroporation?
Hendrik
who is wondering if my wipey needs greasy
On 15/02/13 12:41, Dieselhead wrote:
Molykote grease. (see your bearing house)
Transmission and sliding shiny arm.
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Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73
Phooey!
My 240D regularly sits right at 80mph for 10-15 minutes at a time. There is no
reason it shouldn't. If your car can't its because you aren't maintaining it
properly. High speed runs are the ultimate Italian tune up, high revs and high
load. In this case the wind resistance is the high
'Cept one trip with freezing water in the fuel, I never had any trouble
cruising in left lane of turnpikes and interstate highways in my '80 240D;
'took a little longer getting to it, but was always able to stay with or
lead the pack.
Wilton
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From: Curt Raymond
I hate to be that guy but I can't stop myself.
Mobil 1 20w50 = doesn't exist.
I think you mean 15w50. I've been getting it in 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart pretty
reliably. The ONLY reason I'll go to Wal-Mart.
My local Autozone and CarQuest will order in whatever I want, just have to ask.
CarQuest
On Feb 14, 2013, at 7:54 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
I got pulled over this afternoon on the Maine Turnpike. Trooper claimed that
I was doing 78mph. I don't agree but my speedo doesn't work. When I'm doing
78 mph, I:
1) realize that I'm speeding.
2) am intentionally trying to push my
Maybe one of us should ask whats wrong with the old speedo? I've got a working
1983 replacement.
Actually I've got another unknown (probably working) one too (which would keep
me from having to break up a known good cluster) that Andrew sold me some years
ago. Anyway either (or both) are yours
No Acme product. Good grease with molybemum disulphide(?) in it.
Molykote is the brand name. the Moly is effectively like little ball
bearings and lowers the friction, making for less HP used to turn
things.
Works great on hinges (pivots) and bearings of diggin equipment too.
BR2-Plus is
Sorry...deleted all of 1st post accidentally just before hitting send.
In Maine, unfortunately, you will pay no matter what. If you want to keep it
off of your record, you need to hire an atty.
Sorry.
BTW, New Hampshire is worse.
Jon
On Feb 14, 2013, at 7:54 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com
I think there is a V-Twin 20w-50.
On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 8:06 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I hate to be that guy but I can't stop myself.
Mobil 1 20w50 = doesn't exist.
I think you mean 15w50. I've been getting it in 5 quart jugs at Wal-Mart
pretty reliably. The ONLY
On the other hand do it with an old VW diesel and you will kill it
quick. The severely underpowered diesel Vanagons are well known for
blowing engines due to foot-to-the-floor operation.
Allan
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
Phooey!
My 240D regularly sits right at 80mph for 10-15
Pay a shyster to get you off. It may cost a little more than the
ticket, but less than the total costs. Other costs are higher
insurance, higher interest and potentially not getting a better job
and such. Anything where they pull your records to check is a
potential cost.
Besides, they
I think there is a V-Twin 20w-50.
castrol 20w-50 has been around for at least 40 years. It used to be
good. I don't think much of castrol products for the past 20 years.
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Tim Crone wrote:
I thought older 240Ds indeed did top out at 78? Not sure what Dmitri
has. I don't think my '74 ever broke 80, and if it was possible I
think that car would have done it.
Good point. There's probably 5mph or so difference between a 1980 or newer big
cam 240D and an earlier
What does an attorney have to do with keeping it off my record? The officer
has no proof as he can't produce a radar read. Wouldn't the court see that?
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:18 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote:
Sorry...deleted all of 1st post accidentally just before
The ticket is $137. Is it worth hiring a lawyer? It's more a matter of
principle and possible insurance increase that motivates me to appeal it.
I'm self employed so I don't have to worry about not getting hired.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 14, 2013, at 10:35 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
Suddenly the list is dark, middle of an oil thread?
Soot load.
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Not sure what's wrong with it. I need to pull the cluster and troubleshoot. I
suspect the cable is broken as both the odo and speedo stopped working
suddenly. Thanks for the offer on the speedometer! I'll check to see if its not
just a cable and let you know.
I'll be in Maine on Monday but the
Ahh sort of like the stuff I have dripping off the machines.
Hendrik
who likes to grease at the end of the day
On 15/02/13 13:48, Dieselhead wrote:
No Acme product. Good grease with molybemum disulphide(?) in it.
Molykote is the brand name. the Moly is effectively like little ball
bearings
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Huge-lot-of-old-cameras-collection-for-Sale-1-000-Pieces-of-SLR-RF-Medium-/190796013023?afsrc=1
Pile of old crap if you ask me, do they even still make film.
Hendrik
who has an old digital camera
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