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Nope; just 'lectrons.
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Subject: [MBZ] Anybody there?
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Watch out! I may hafta throw in another Sondy Tale. ;<)
Wilt
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Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 10:34 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Anybody there?
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Adjusting valves. For the first time in almost a week, the wind is not gusting
25-30.
Jon
'85 300D 108k
On Apr 8, 2013, at 10:34 AM, WILTON wrote:
> Wilton
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Beautiful, calm, sunny day here (Goldsboro, NC); 63°, s'posed to get to 79°F
today.
Wilton
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From: "Jon Agne"
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Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?
Adjusting valves. For the first time in almost a
I think, that what happens, is that the wire oxidizes. If you could
clean the wire it would be fine but given the cost of a new roll, it is
easier to buy a new one.
Randy
On 06/04/2013 9:37 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Apr 6, 2013 6:51 PM, "Greg Fiorentino" wrote:
I'm by no means an exper
No body here but us chickens
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Diesel preferred.
>
> From: WILTON
>To: mercedes list
>Sent: Monday, April 8, 2013 10:34 AM
>Subject: [MBZ] Anybody there?
>
>Wilton
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Yes, here too. Up to 73F today in the far west part of the state & looks
like it will stay in the 70s for most of the week. Nice! :-)
On 4/8/2013 10:59 AM, WILTON wrote:
Beautiful, calm, sunny day here (Goldsboro, NC); 63°, s'posed to get to
79°F today.
Wilton
--
Chris J.
Darn FF (Fat Fingers) should be Brine.
On 4/7/2013 23:19, Craig wrote:
On Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:01:10 -0500 Russ Williams
wrote:
Love Rack of Lamb.
I did a Garlic Stuffed Pork Roast for D-I-L's B-day today. Birned it
for 2 days. M'm M'm Good
Also made her favorite Cake, Red Velvet from scratch
I like those tales. My granddaddy would spin long-winded tales that I
never wanted to listen to, but now what I would give...
My uncle, his oldest son, appears to have inherited the trait (and some
accuse me) so he is interesting to be around (for awhile). He got his
ship sunk by the Japs in
Valves done...all tight, but it's been 18,000 since I last did them.
HURT me on the temperature! It might get to 60 here in Maine.
Jon
On Apr 8, 2013, at 10:59 AM, WILTON wrote:
> Beautiful, calm, sunny day here (Goldsboro, NC); 63°, s'posed to get to 79°F
> today.
>
> Wilton
>
> - Ori
Minus 5 C here today.
Not much melting at that temperature.
Randy
On 08/04/2013 11:32 AM, Jon Agne wrote:
Valves done...all tight, but it's been 18,000 since I last did them.
HURT me on the temperature! It might get to 60 here in Maine.
Jon
On Apr 8, 2013, at 10:59 AM, WILTON wrote:
Bea
Well, 60 should be enough to melt a lot of that snow and ice, anyway. ;<)
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?
Valves done...all tight, but it's been 18,000 since I last
Yep, I heard a lot of good stories, too, that I should have recorded but
never did. Mom was born in 1897; Dad was born in 1879, paternal grndad was
drafted into Confederate Army in 1862 (wife and 2 children), wounded in
Battle of Petersburg, captured at Holder's Run (POW at Pt Lookout, MD). He
You reminded me: 2 of my brothers had their ships sunk during WWII; one on
supply/troop carrier off Casablanca; 'was later in D-Day invasion of France
(Omaha Beach) and Okinawa; other brother, a medical corpsman on aircraft
carrier Hornet, gave the Doolittle Raiders shots before their departure
Shots of Jack Daniels or typhoid/yellow fever/etc?
;)
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
WILTON wrote:
>You reminded me: 2 of my brothers had their ships sunk during WWII;
>one on
>supply/troop carrier off Casablanca; 'was later in D-Day invasion of
>France
>(Om
medical corpsman - typhoid/yellow fever, etc.
Yeah, I know, Max, it was hard to resist. 'Had that thought, myself, but
also thought "medical corpsman" would squelch the urge. ;<)
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, Apri
On 08/04/2013 1:20 PM, WILTON wrote:
medical corpsman - typhoid/yellow fever, etc.
Yeah, I know, Max, it was hard to resist. 'Had that thought, myself,
but also thought "medical corpsman" would squelch the urge. ;<)
Wilton
"corpsman" does not really instill confidence does it?
Randy
> > On 06/04/2013 9:37 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
> >
> > Also, the wire goes stale after a while, and even
> > good-quality wire that has been sitting in the garden shed
> > for a year or so is only going to frustrate you.
> Randy Bennell wrote:
>
> I think, that what happens, is that the wire o
'Til ya need one.
Wilton
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From: "Randy Bennell"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 2:44 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anybody there?
On 08/04/2013 1:20 PM, WILTON wrote:
medical corpsman - typhoid/yellow fever, etc.
Yeah, I know, Max, it
Okay...glow light comes on again. So now it's one issuenothing when key
is turned to start position. Get all the correct dash lights, have power in
the wire going from ignition switch to solenoid when key is in start
position. All voltage readings are correct on everything. Everything is
tight
Wiring diagram, digital multi-meter, basic understanding of direct current
electrical theory, and time with the patient...
-OR-
A friend with identical year/model car you can compare to your car, but that
isn't a sure thing if the problem is deeper than crossed wires.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston
If you have B+ at the solenoid wire then it should work when you reconnect the
wire to the solenoid - unless the solenoid has a problem.
Dan
On Apr 8, 2013, at 3:19 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
> Okay...glow light comes on again. So now it's one issuenothing when key
> is turned to start positio
Have ya banged the starter with a stick from the top while holding the key
in START position? If not, please, do and see what happens (don't be
shy/bashful with the stick).
Wilton
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From: "Bob Rentfro"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013
Please excuse the on-topic talk for a minute :)
The rear driver's side caliper on my '84 190D has quit doing anything so today
when I was at CarQuest I inquired the price on replacements. He says we need to
know if the "Inspection hole is 1 5/8" or 1 1/2"" the picture provided in the
computer i
The solenoid/ starter is new Bosch. Well, 3 months old. And yes Wilton, I
have mechanically agitated it. Getting a little frustrating.
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 12:46 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
> If you have B+ at the solenoid wire then it should work when you reconnect
> the wire to the solenoid - unle
Add one more point you've missed, starter spins when you jump the big lugs on
the starter it spins.
Last test, short big lug to little lug (ie apply power direct to solenoid) if
car doesn't start its a bad solenoid.
Personally I'd skip that last test, if you have power to the solenoid but not
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:19:17 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
> Okay...glow light comes on again. So now it's one issuenothing when
> key is turned to start position. Get all the correct dash lights, have
> power in the wire going from ignition switch to solenoid when key is in
> start position. All v
On 08/04/2013 2:15 PM, Fmiser wrote:
On 06/04/2013 9:37 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Also, the wire goes stale after a while, and even
good-quality wire that has been sitting in the garden shed
for a year or so is only going to frustrate you.
Randy Bennell wrote:
I think, that what happens, is
But, if you are a corpse you likely don't need them too bad.
Then it is time to call the padre.
Randy
On 08/04/2013 2:15 PM, WILTON wrote:
'Til ya need one.
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 2:44 PM
Subject:
That was my immediate thought as well.
If there is power to the solenoid, it should try to kick in unless the
solenoid is bad.
Unfortunately, with diesels of this vintage (at least on mine) you can't
just turn the key on and off a few times to see if it catches.
When the solenoid contacts were
Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the solenoid
and I can hear clicking at the glow plug relay but nothing happens.
Bad solenoid?
On Apr 8, 2013 12:56 PM, "Craig" wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:19:17 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
>
> > Okay...glow light comes on again. So
I used a piece of 1/2 or 3/4" pipe. If that does not get the starter
working, then you need a different starter.
Have ya banged the starter with a stick from the top while holding
the key in START position? If not, please, do and see what happens
(don't be shy/bashful with the stick).
Wil
> Bob Rentfro wrote:
> nothing when key is turned to start position. Get all
> the correct dash lights, have power in the wire going from
> ignition switch to solenoid when key is in start position. All
> voltage readings are correct on everything. Everything is
> tight and clean. I'm at a
On 08/04/2013 3:02 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the solenoid
and I can hear clicking at the glow plug relay but nothing happens.
Bad solenoid?
On Apr 8, 2013 12:56 PM, "Craig" wrote:
Let me suggest that you get one of the remote starter
Sounds like you may have a plugged rubber hose, not a caliper problem.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Curt Raymond wrote:
>Please excuse the on-topic talk for a minute :)
>
>The rear driver's side caliper on my '84 190D has quit doing anything
>so today when I wa
The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I bought three months
ago. So what holds that's so annoying on? Is it allen head?
On Apr 8, 2013 1:14 PM, "Randy Bennell" wrote:
> On 08/04/2013 3:02 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
>
>> Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the
Sothis is the first time I've tried to remove a solenoid. It appears
that the electrical part comes off and the mechanical part stays on the
starter is that correct?
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 1:26 PM, "Bob Rentfro" wrote:
> The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I bought three month
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:02:54 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
> > What happens when you short the top large terminal on the starter
> > (with the large wire that goes to the battery) to the small, middle
> > terminal on the starter?
>
> Curtain Craig I just went from the top lug to the small lug on the
>
I get it now. Thanks for all the advice, men. Gotta get the pug on the
road. Gotta find a solenoid
On Apr 8, 2013 1:39 PM, "Craig" wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:02:54 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
>
> > > What happens when you short the top large terminal on the starter
> > > (with the large wire t
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:38:49 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
> Sothis is the first time I've tried to remove a solenoid. It appears
> that the electrical part comes off and the mechanical part stays on the
> starter is that correct?
You will first need to remove the starter from the car.
Then loose
On Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:26:38 -0700 Bob Rentfro wrote:
> The solenoid came installed on the new Bosch starter I bought three
> months ago. So what holds that's so annoying on? Is it allen head?
You bought it new three months ago?
What kind of warranty does it have?
Can you not make good on the w
I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly enough, I got this
starter from Gary. I'm going to get a big dose of his customer service
right now.
And, as a point of data for everyone, no one sells starter solenoids by
them self anymore.
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 2:14 PM, "Craig" wrote:
> On Mon
I guess you turned in the old starter when you got the "new" one?
Wilton
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From: "Bob Rentfro"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D starting woes update.
I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly en
Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a
caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess
that its been many months...
Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads,
rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pad
Yes. I know I thought the same thing
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 2:22 PM, "WILTON" wrote:
> I guess you turned in the old starter when you got the "new" one?
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "Bob Rentfro"
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 5:17 PM
> Subje
Those work well for high speed marinating, too. Putting something under a
vacuum really forces the liquid into the meat, so you don't have to marinade as
long.
Dan
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On Apr 8, 2013, at 3:57 PM, Randy Bennell wrote:
> But, it is a bit of a pain to take it off of the machine an
Check the stealership. They are surprisingly competitive on things like rotors
and pads.
Rotors and pads for the front of my S500 are only a few dollars more than the
OE ones. Not only that, MB throws in the brake paste, too!
Dan
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On Apr 8, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Curt Raymond wro
If you can find a solenoid it will cost almost as much as a complete starter.
That's just the way the market is.
This solenoid works by pulling in the armature to engage the bendix drive on
the starter. When the armature pulls in, a large copper disc on the armature
shorts the two large termina
Have you already replaced the hose? If you open the bleed valve, will brake
fluid flow out under pedal pressure?
I REALLY like the ceramic brake pads. Will never go back. Fantastic stopping
power, very very little dust. They seem a little extra strong when cold, a
good thing. Not quite "gr
I have removed the starter, but the solenoid back on, packed up and I'm
heading over to UPS. Gary provided stellar customer serviceso far.
Bob R
On Apr 8, 2013 3:27 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote:
> If you can find a solenoid it will cost almost as much as a complete
> starter. That's just the way t
Funny story about starter abuse:
Co-worker had a PT Cruiser that had intermittent starting problems, as in it
would not crank at random times. Knowing I had a "little" automotive experience
(his words) he asked me if I had any idea as to the problem.
"Check all of your battery terminals, chassi
http://seattletimes.com/html/opinion/2020721338_patriciafulleropedxml.html
Another one of the not my fault, not my responsibility sort. Probably does
pick up her trash, but not the mess she made of her life
clay
On Apr 7, 2013, at 5:55 PM, WILTON wrote:
> Too many don't seem to give a damned;
Call the new Q with your VIN, and I suspect that he will be able to fix you
right up!
On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> Please excuse the on-topic talk for a minute :)
>
> The rear driver's side caliper on my '84 190D has quit doing anything so
> today when I was at CarQuest
Bob R wrote:
> I have removed the starter, but the solenoid back on, packed up and I'm
> heading over to UPS. Gary provided stellar customer serviceso far.
Yes.
Our problem was in December. We used hammer on starter for about 10 days
and then the problem disappeared. Gary found us a German s
Closest dealer is ~50 miles away and just about as inconvenient as possible.
My local CarQuest has high quality stuff (just today I put Moog sway bar links
and bushings on the Ranger) at good prices plus warranty is a snap since
they're right around the corner.
Their price on calipers got my at
Sorry, I'm late to all this, but I see your post where you mention the
problem is the relay... I didn't catch up on all the rest of them yet. But,
Being a 1980, this probably has the earlier style relay. You can open
these up and clean the contacts. If you hear it clicking, then the
solenoid in
Years ago (probably 20 or so) SWMBO was Executive Director of Community Arts
Council; she called early one afternoon from local bank president's home;
our '80 240D wouldn't start. Mr. and Mrs. Bnk Pres. wanted to call AAA for
her; she said, "Let me call Wilton first." 'Just happened to catch m
Sometimes remans are the only way to go. I just did all four calipers on
my '95 E320 wagon. The front listed for $1000 each for new! Rebuilt from
Gary were less than 10% of that. So, the choice was clear. Just keep an
eye on on them first week or two to make sure they're not leaking.
Funny th
A pity.
Wilton
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From: "clay"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day
http://seattletimes.com/html/opinion/2020721338_patriciafulleropedxml.html
Another one of the not my fault, not my
Or get the appropriate kit from new Q and "reman" them yourself - not that
difficult on a 201 - BTDT.
On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> Closest dealer is ~50 miles away and just about as inconvenient as
> possible.
>
> My local CarQuest has high quality stuff (just today I p
What? You mean a BA in English isn't a ticket to the good life?
-Curt
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:45:47 -0700
From: clay
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Rant question of the day
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Right up there with Art History.
Dan
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On Apr 8, 2013, at 8:15 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> What? You mean a BA in English isn't a ticket to the good life?
>
>
> -Curt
>
> Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:45:47 -0700
> From: clay
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT
Not really.
My mother had one and all it served was for her to teach middle schoolers
My sister has one and she had to get a professional degree to become more than
just a barista at an art house theater. Then she ended up a teacher.
The rest of the liberal arts folks I knew ended up married
I've used reman calipers on my 240D and 280SL. No issues to date.
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On Apr 8, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
> Sometimes remans are the only way to go. I just did all four calipers on
> my '95 E320 wagon. The front listed for $1000 each for new! Rebuilt from
> Ga
An auto electric shop that repairs/rebuilds starters can get them.
If you find a source, you want a Bosch.
I'm working on the warranty thing right now. Oddly enough, I got this
starter from Gary. I'm going to get a big dose of his customer service
right now.
And, as a point of data for everyo
Reminds me of the old sign: Your lack of planning does not
constitute and emergency to me.
That said, this is not the country it was 40 years ago.
A pity.
Wilton
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Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: [M
Guess who she voted for, and still has Hope that things will Change. I
guess she is not down with the fundamental transformation.
I guess I shouldn't be political and all that, but this kind of stuff
just drips irony, which is probably better entertainment than worrying
about our situation.
The comment section did seem rather polarized as to support for her
clay
On Apr 8, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:
> Guess who she voted for, and still has Hope that things will Change. I guess
> she is not down with the fundamental transformation.
>
> I guess I shouldn't be political a
Gee, do you think there is could be some connection between an anti-business
climate and a lack of jobs?
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