> > G. M. Brown wrote:
> >
> > Is there someone who can explain why the workshop manual indicates
> > the resistor within the FSU is 4.7Ohm when it's marked (Note: there
> > is no color banding/coding) 330R and measures 329.8Ohm out of the
> > circuit?
> Craig wrote:
>
> Well, 330R would indicat
thanks again to all who pitched in with pointers on tracking down
the issues on this!
finally got around to poking into this some more; had to deal
with the getting the wifelets econo-box to pass Calif smog first.
(cleaned up EGR stuff, replaced a cracked Ex Manifold, ran
de-carbonizing g
thanks again to all who pitched in with pointers on tracking down the
issues on this!
finally got around to poking into this some more; had to deal with
the getting the wifelets econo-box to pass Calif smog first. (cleaned up
EGR stuff, replaced a cracked Ex Manifold, ran de-carbonizing gu
and now I
need to transplant it into another container. I assume plastic is not okay.
Would another ordinary (empty) gallon paint can suffice?
Jerry
1982 240D
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Darren wrote:
> Home Barista sounds super familiar, is that your site?
home-barista is a website of people who brew coffee and pull espresso.
Much good advice is learned there about getting proper espresso
(crema) and flavor from coffee. Bow Truss Ethiopia a year ago got
rave review "chocolate b
Darren wrote:
> Once I get it cruisin that sounds like a great idea. Where are you loc?
>
Elgin. Bow Truss needs a storefront out here. Ain't nuthin' out here
to talk about. Bow Truss have good review from a year ago at
home-barista, but nothing lately.
mao
Sure, would be happy to.
Let me know when you'd like to set something up... I can meet impromptu
individually or if more want to get together, and fill up the that block with
benzes I'm game ;)
Home Barista sounds super familiar, is that your site?
Darren Marshall
http://doejo.com
http://bowt
NS runway in back yard. Nice.
Wilt
- Original Message -
From: "OK Don"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad Friday
Yes, one mile north of Waterloo, and a tenth of a mile east of Pine. On
Myrick airport, 33OK.
On Sun, Jun 2,
'Thought it might be on or near an airport. ;<)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "OK Don"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 10:08 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad Friday
Yes, one mile north of Waterloo, and a tenth of a mile east of Pine. On
Myrick airport, 33O
Yes, one mile north of Waterloo, and a tenth of a mile east of Pine. On
Myrick airport, 33OK.
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 5:02 PM, WILTON wrote:
> North of Waterloo Rd.?
>
>
> Wilton
>
> - Original Message - From: "OK Don"
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 12
It really is the bane of the 124 series. Even my '87 suffers from it.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston, SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Dan Penoff wrote:
>Gotta love those quick and easy fixes
>
>I thought only the W140 chassis had the self-destructing wiring
>harnesses? And boy, I understa
Poor acceleration, low top speed, and the throttle cable problem point to the
potential for more problems with your cable and throttle linkage. Quick check:
have your lovely assistant push the accelerator pedal to the floor while you
watch the injection pump linkage, look for full stroke of the
I hope you've learned your lesson about buying on price alone. A cheap part
that you have to exchange twice is not a cheap part. You'd probably have done
better to buy a brand new one...
I agree with the others who said filters, basic maintenance is a must, air
filter, fuel filters, tank strain
http://www.dieselboss.com/camera_main.htm
Might take a look at this page. Seems to be close to what I have with
upgrades.
Grant...
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I recently got a GoPro Hero2 that I intend to use as a helmet cam when
> snowmobiling season comes back. Its
I recently got a GoPro Hero2 that I intend to use as a helmet cam when
snowmobiling season comes back. Its insanely small for the quality of the
pictures, about the size of 2, maybe 3 boxes of matches stacked. Quality of the
images is excellent although will be relative to light conditions.
Min
> On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:28 PM, "Hendrik and fay" wrote:
>
>> From memory you need a thermostat to seal the housing?
>
Then Rick wrote:
> OM60x yes a forced open thermostat is required, OM61x no thermostat required
> to flush system.
And the Curt wrote:
On Jun 2, 2013, at 9:14 AM, "Curt Raym
Once I get it cruisin that sounds like a great idea. Where are you loc?
Darren Marshall
http://doejo.com
http://bowtruss.com
On Jun 2, 2013, at 7:41 PM, Mountain Man wrote:
> Darren wrote:
>> Used to live in NM as a kid; Rio Rancho and Corrales...
>
> My son lives in ABQ - he is chief pilot (l
Darren wrote:
> Used to live in NM as a kid; Rio Rancho and Corrales...
My son lives in ABQ - he is chief pilot (lear35) there.
We should drive either your '78 or my '84 240D out there for a visit.
He likes Cafe Bella - they pull shots with Fat Boy Roastery coffee.
mao
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Darren wrote:
> I recently opened a roastery with a few partners in Chicago last year called
> Bow Truss...
Can we have a special OkieBenzChicago tour to see Bow Truss roastery?
Actually, how about a OkieBenzChicago and HomeBaristaChicago tour?
I've heard of Bow Truss and seen the website - I wil
I think it was a W123 of some sort.
Dan
On Jun 2, 2013, at 6:43 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Darren,
> I forgot what car this was.
>
> Mitch.
>
> ___
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On the M103 you also have to lift off centre, otherwise the exhaust will
cause the engine to tilt, best done at the rear of the engine.
Hendrik
who needs a 12 point thingy to undo head bolts
On 03/06/13 03:35, Peter Frederick wrote:
The diesel on a W124 is just as much of a PITA -- really only
You point your gun at the thermostat and tell it too open up, or else.
However you can also wedge something in it to open it up if you don't
have access to a firearm, like me, spose I can threaten it with a
cricket bat?
Another way is to use an old thermostat and cut a hole in it.
A lot of Merc
OK I am going to try and break this to you gently but not everyone here
drives a 4 banger klatta mobile.
I know they should but then the price of them would go up.
The milky motor in question is a M103 (that's a six cylinder petrol
powered thingy)
Hendrik
who has the rocker cover off and most
'Thought the puncture point may be hollow.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Larry T"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 6:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC Low Pressure Port W124
Yeah, the can emptied - altho I'm still baffled by the can never
changing temperat
On Sun, 2 Jun 2013 17:53:25 -0500 Darren Marshall
wrote:
> Awesome, Craig.
>
> Used to live in NM as a kid; Rio Rancho and Corrales, until I was about
> 12, moved from Fairbanks, AK when my dad was transferred to Kirkland
> AFB.
>
> Love the Balloon Fiesta, parents were a part of a chase crew
On Sun, 2 Jun 2013 10:24:32 -0400 "G. M. Brown"
wrote:
> Craig,
>
> The fuel gauge would register full with a full tank, at half full or
> just below at ~150mi., and would proceed to ~3/16" below the empty mark
> at 200-250mi. and sit there until the yellow reserve light would come
> on. This a
Checking further it seems that GOPRO is also intended for general public use
as a dash cam since they sell a number of attachments for that purpose.
Thanks, Darren
Gerry
From: "Darren Marshall"
GoPro was an official sponsor of the Monaco Grand Prix, and tons of
Russian's use them as dash cam
Darren Marshall wrote:
Apologies, '78 240d
Then 20mph top speed sounds like an air leak in the fuel system (like at the
hand primer pump) or a clogged fuel filter, or a clogged filter screen in the
fuel tank.
Mitch.
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Apologies, '78 240d
Darren Marshall
http://doejo.com
http://bowtruss.com
On Jun 2, 2013, at 5:43 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Darren,
> I forgot what car this was.
>
> Mitch.
>
> ___
> http://www.okiebenz.com
> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com
> To
Awesome, Craig.
Used to live in NM as a kid; Rio Rancho and Corrales, until I was about 12,
moved from Fairbanks, AK when my dad was transferred to Kirkland AFB.
Love the Balloon Fiesta, parents were a part of a chase crew we'd drive all
over the state in a 50s Chevy pickup, to refuel them on
Dan Penoff wrote:
I can't imagine what they were thinking when they spec'ed out the materials for
these harnesses.
Biodegradable is good for the environment is what they were thinking.
(as if burying old cars was good for the environment)
Mitch.
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Darren,
I forgot what car this was.
Mitch.
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Agreed, glad there are some coffee enthusiasts here :)
I recently opened a roastery with a few partners in Chicago last year called
Bow Truss; we use a 12 kilo probat, serve up some really special naturals
(Ethiopia Sidama, Yirgacheffe), a bunch of single origins (Timor, Guat, Papau
New Guinea)
On Sun, 2 Jun 2013 17:28:59 -0500 Darren Marshall
wrote:
> Craig, where are you in NM?
Los Alamos
Craig
> On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:00 PM, Craig wrote:
>
> > Fire season has started. There is a fire east of us, north of Santa
> > Fe, and another to the west of us in the Jemez mountains. Smoke
He lives on "The Hill" - Los Alamos.
At night you can see the glow from Santa Fe.
Dan
On Jun 2, 2013, at 6:28 PM, Darren Marshall wrote:
> Craig, where are you in NM?
>
> Darren Marshall
> http://doejo.com
> http://bowtruss.com
>
> On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:00 PM, Craig wrote:
>
>> Fire seas
Craig, where are you in NM?
Darren Marshall
http://doejo.com
http://bowtruss.com
On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:00 PM, Craig wrote:
> Fire season has started. There is a fire east of us, north of Santa Fe,
> and another to the west of us in the Jemez mountains. Smoke in the sky
> today.
>
> The (closer
GoPro was an official sponsor of the Monaco Grand Prix, and tons of Russian's
use them as dash cams ;)
Darren Marshall
http://doejo.com
http://bowtruss.com
On Jun 2, 2013, at 3:48 PM, "Gerry Archer" wrote:
> Just from looking at the websites I'm guessing they would but they may not
> meet the
Wow, what a headache.
Thankfully, Chuck at brakewarehouse.com wasn't. As a broker for NuGeon in CA,
he was as frustrated as I. First caliper inlet stripped, second too large, 3rd
just right.
Finally made for good porridge.
So now that the brakes are done, I can drive it about. Here's what I n
Yeah, the can emptied - altho I'm still baffled by the can never
changing temperature - the can is held by a special thing -check out
eBay item number: 60990812822 - there's no way to back off but there's
no need as the puncture is made by a hollow shaft. Once the clamp is
closed it cannot be
North of Waterloo Rd.?
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "OK Don"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 12:11 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad Friday
I'm now north of Edmond, on the north side of OKC. Yes, lots of
interesting
weather today. We were in OKC eating a
'Nother ATTABOY!
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Alex Chamberlain"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 5:45 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Saturday electrical fun with '87 300D
A few days ago the dashboard illumination on my car quit working. I looked
in the fuse box
Gotta love those quick and easy fixes
I thought only the W140 chassis had the self-destructing wiring harnesses? And
boy, I understand what people mean about these, too. When I rebuilt my lower
engine harness nearly all of the insulation was gone on all of the smaller
wires. What little
A few days ago the dashboard illumination on my car quit working. I looked
in the fuse box, saw that a fuse was out (#3, I think it was), and replaced
it, but it blew again as soon as I turned on the headlights again.
I'm lazy and cheap enough that I would be willing to live without a lit-up
spee
Just from looking at the websites I'm guessing they would but they may not
meet the requirements of dash-cams.
Thanks,
Gerry
From: "OK Don"
Would one of the GoPro or knock-off POV cameras do the job? That sort is
very popular with the aircraft crowd.
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 2:51 AM, Gerry A
I like that seller for many things! Thanks Rich.
Gerry
From: "Rich Thomas"
Buy a cheapchineecam from dealextreme.com
--R
On 6/1/13 9:21 PM, Trent Fiorini wrote:
The law enforcement use Motorola, I;m not sure if they make one for the
general public.
On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM, Gerry Arch
Somebody replaced it with the wrong one? Try putting in the right
resistor and see what the gauge reads then. From my vague
recollections your gauge went down to empty way before the tank
was actually empty and never went up to full would point to the
resistance being too high probably due to t
The diesel on a W124 is just as much of a PITA -- really only possible
to get to the right side from underneath, and even then it's a pain.
Usually have to jack up the M103 to get access to the left one (US
driver's side) when they have gone flat.
Never helps when a gorilla has tightened th
Wow! makes me glad to have the diesel engine.
Manfred
Date: Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:20:25 +0930
From: Hendrik and fay
Just done them on my 300TE, to do the right one you have to take the
fuel distributor assembly off.
Hendrik
who used S/H M102 mounts
On 31/05/13 04:02, MG wrote:
> > Had some fun
Specifically, the thermostat on Benz (and most European engines in my
experience) does two things -- when closed, coolant is circulated
around the engine block and heater core only to help heat the engine
and cabin faster.
As the thermostat opens, there is a flat plate on the back that clos
The 617 engine as well as others has two "valves", if you would, that are part
of the cooling circuit the thermostat controls.
If you remove the thermostat you interrupt the flow of coolant and essentially
"short circuit" the cooling system. If my memory serves me correctly, you
effective bypa
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Bob
1983 240d [Just turned 200K miles]
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What is a forced open thermostat?
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 2, 2013, at 10:14 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I don't think this is true. At least I know running a 61x engine with no
> thermostat will cause overheating.
>
> Actually its more complicated than that. When I had my '81 300TD the previ
Buy a cheapchineecam from dealextreme.com
--R
On 6/1/13 9:21 PM, Trent Fiorini wrote:
The law enforcement use Motorola, I;m not sure if they make one for the
general public.
On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM, Gerry Archer wrote:
Does anyone have recording car camera (dash camera?) brand and/or
Would one of the GoPro or knock-off POV cameras do the job? That sort is
very popular with the aircraft crowd.
On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 2:51 AM, Gerry Archer wrote:
> Apparently Motorola doesn't make them for the public. The prices for any
> make of police dashcams seem to start at about $1800 (b
'Nother ATTABOY for a civil engineer.
Wilton
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From:
To:
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 617 IP Ticks
Just catching up on these after being away to the Jersey shore for a week
getting the house ready for the summer [Ocean City - no damag
Just catching up on these after being away to the Jersey shore for a week
getting the house ready for the summer [Ocean City - no damage from Sandy
due to being in the center of the eye & due to that my civil engineer dad
bought on the highest elevation of 10' on the island in 1973]
Anyway
I don't think this is true. At least I know running a 61x engine with no
thermostat will cause overheating.
Actually its more complicated than that. When I had my '81 300TD the previous
owner had taken out the thermostat and the car would go fine for about half an
hour, then overheat. Interesti
Yep, lack of fear, that's his problem! Glad he survived.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston, SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20
Mitch Haley wrote:
>Max wrote:
>> Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear
>is a pretty strong word, let's say I "avoid" chainsaws.
>
>
>http://ww
Apparently Motorola doesn't make them for the public. The prices for any
make of police dashcams seem to start at about $1800 (based on a quick
internet check) which is more than I want to pay. It would be great to have
a good police dashcam, though, since they can read licensce tag numbers, a
You do have to burn off the superficial taste buds in order to enjoy the
full, rich flavor of boiled, perked, dripped, and instant coffee. Us old,
experienced coffee drinkers have tough but delicate taste buds.
Gerryscratching his back with a wire brush
From: "Peter Frederick"
Geesh, you
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