[MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-03-26 Thread WILTON
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Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-03-26 Thread WILTON
Nope; just electrons. Wilt - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 9:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Anybody there? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-03-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I was, then I left. On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 9:26 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Nope; just electrons. Wilt - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 9:26 AM Subject: [MBZ] Anybody there?

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-26 Thread Jon Agne
I'm here, just troubleshooting cruise control this morning. Replaced amp yesterday, but now, while working, it seems super sensitive while maintaining speed. I did notice that the firewall grommet for the speedo cable is brokenhmmm. Jon '85 300D On Mar 26, 2013, at 9:26 AM, WILTON

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-03-26 Thread OK Don
NO, too early and too cold (22F). On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 8:26 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Wilton -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-26 Thread Brian Toscano
are all the linkage rods lubricated with ATF On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 7:56 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I'm here, just troubleshooting cruise control this morning. Replaced amp yesterday, but now, while working, it seems super sensitive while maintaining speed. I did notice that the

[MBZ] 115 Headlight trim? How do I separate the plastic from the chrome part?

2013-03-26 Thread Randy Bennell
Is there a way to remove the plastic from the chrome? My car has good chrome but a badly cracked plastic part on the passenger side. I bought a pair of these on ebay but unfortunately, the chrome is not as good as those that I already have. There is a fair amount of pitting on the top of the

Re: [MBZ] 115 Headlight trim? How do I separate the plastic from the chrome part?

2013-03-26 Thread Dan Penoff
Randy, Any way you can post pictures? I had a 114 that I replaced headlight trim on (I think) but I don't recall the details. If I could see one I know I would remember. Dan On Mar 26, 2013, at 11:48 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Is there a way to remove the plastic from the

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-03-26 Thread WILTON
Mighty quiet. I may hafta throw in another Sondy Tale if y'all're not careful. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:16 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? NO, too early and

Re: [MBZ] 115 Headlight trim? How do I separate the plastic from the chrome part?

2013-03-26 Thread Randy Bennell
Will take a photo or two tonight and post tomorrow. Randy On 26/03/2013 11:42 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Randy, Any way you can post pictures? I had a 114 that I replaced headlight trim on (I think) but I don't recall the details. If I could see one I know I would remember. Dan On Mar 26,

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-26 Thread Jon Agne
Lubricated in Fall, and rechecked them yesterday. They all seem good. On Mar 26, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: are all the linkage rods lubricated with ATF On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 7:56 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I'm here, just troubleshooting cruise control this

Re: [MBZ] 115 Headlight trim? How do I separate the plastic from the chrome part?

2013-03-26 Thread Dan Penoff
That or send copies to me directly in case they get hung up waiting for the listOkie to approve them. Dan On Mar 26, 2013, at 3:16 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Will take a photo or two tonight and post tomorrow. Randy On 26/03/2013 11:42 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Randy, Any

Re: [MBZ] 115 Headlight trim? How do I separate the plastic from the chrome part?

2013-03-26 Thread OK Don
In a worst case senario, you could probably dissolve the bad plastic out of the good rim, and cut the pitted rim off of the bad plastic - YMMV. No, I've never done that --- On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 2:32 PM, Dan Penoff dan.pen...@gmail.com wrote: That or send copies to me directly in case they

Re: [MBZ] 115 Headlight trim? How do I separate the plastic from the chrome part?

2013-03-26 Thread Randy Bennell
1. I will put them on photobucket and add a link. 2. The plastic part is relatively loose. I can wiggle it a bit. I just don't know if it is intended to be removable or if it is not. If it is, there must be some trick to it. It there is not, then I need to figure out how to do it without

[MBZ] I Want

2013-03-26 Thread Dan Penoff
Desperate seller. Good opportunity for someone. Jaime? http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/1665859-fs-1971-250c-w114-red-coupe.html Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] I Want

2013-03-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Interesting hes having trouble selling it. Interior looks a bit rough, but would probably clean up. California is a funny place for old cars. I'm more of a barn find kinda guy... something not running, needing a tow truck, low miles, low owners, and high risk. The longer sitting the better!

Re: [MBZ] I Want

2013-03-26 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mar 26, 2013 3:51 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Actually, I have a 114 coupe for sale now: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3698724785.html Oh man, that looks nice. Too bad you are on the wrong side of the country for me. I'm not really familiar with gas 114s,

Re: [MBZ] I Want

2013-03-26 Thread Chris James
Very nice 280C! Super clean, looks new! :-) On 3/26/2013 6:50 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Actually, I have a 114 coupe for sale now: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/3698724785.html Jaime -- Chris J. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-03-26 Thread Gerry Archer
Wilton reminds me of my cousin. Both entered the military as enlisted men, both became officers, both were good story tellers, etc. Cousin was an army air corp logistics officer stationed in Britain during WW-2. He was told to get ammunition to North Africa ASAP. The only pilots available

Re: [MBZ] I Want

2013-03-26 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Thanks... Yeah, its the same M110, but with a carburetor instead of injection. Its a great engine, but I like the fuel injected version more. If I had my choice of the carbureted engines, I'd take the 250C with its M130 and twin zeniths. Jaime On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 6:57 PM, Alex

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-26 Thread dseretakis
Is white lithium suitable for linkage rods if I pop them off socket and lube? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2013, at 3:30 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: Lubricated in Fall, and rechecked them yesterday. They all seem good. On Mar 26, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Brian Toscano wrote: are

Re: [MBZ] I Want

2013-03-26 Thread Dan Penoff
The 250C with the M130 and twin Zeniths would pull stumps and blow V8s off the line, even with the slushbox. I had a 1970 250C and it was an awesome car. Sadly, like many of its vintage, it had front rocker rot, but it wasn't advanced. I bought it at an auction for the City of Orlando. It was

Re: [MBZ] I Want

2013-03-26 Thread Rusty Cullens
I had a 1970 250C silver with black leather, with a sun roof. Great looking car, bought it in 1977 for 3k. But it too had rocker rot that finally killed it. I wish I had the money then to fix it. Sigh. Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry® -Original Message- From: Dan

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-03-26 Thread WILTON
I like Halftrack, especially the way he put the Lt. Fuzz to work holding chalkboard today. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 6:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?

2013-03-26 Thread WILTON
Now, you've reminded me: I may hafta throw in a Sgt. Snorkle tale, circa 1957. Maybe, in a coupla days. Lemme take a look at it for appropriateness. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-26 Thread Jim Cathey
Is white lithium suitable for linkage rods if I pop them off socket and lube? I won't use that crap for anything. It turns into the rock it's named for, or so it seems. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 115 Headlight trim? How do I separate the plastic from the chrome part?

2013-03-26 Thread Jim Cathey
Is there a way to remove the plastic from the chrome? Dunno 'bout the USA lights, but on the Frankenheap's euros the trim ring just lifts off when you remove the bottom screw. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Anybody there? - CRUISE CONTROL

2013-03-26 Thread Dieselhead
Is white lithium suitable for linkage rods if I pop them off socket and lube? I won't use that crap for anything. It turns into the rock it's named for, or so it seems. -- Jim I won't use lithium for anything for the above reasons. I use moly grease. Some I applied 30 years ago or more