Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
my w220 has been laid up for five weeks. Still waiting for it to get fixed. Cluster rebuild is expensive and worth more than the car clay > On Mar 21, 2017, at 2:51 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren't you glad it is a simple car? Could be a whole lot worse on a newer > vehic

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
I was thinking on that today as a gal passed me in her 57 chevy. Got to thinking how way old that car was. How they seemed antique back in the 1970’s. This, while driving the 82 SD. Then I was considering why I felt that Allen was more reliable than the w220. That the new cars are really on

[MBZ] power seat

2017-03-21 Thread clay via Mercedes
The seat controls on the 300SD are sort of messed up. I was wondering if I could swap in the Gen II controls into a Gen I. The old style is hard wired, so I would need to hack into the wires and splice the connectors. Anybody know the pin out or wire designation? clay __

Re: [MBZ] As a result of a bad acid trip the 0 key got stuck

2017-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:24:48 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Go for it Craig, you know you want a crack car. Well, not really. I think I'll pass on that one. I have been thinking, however, of replacing the '82 240D/3.0. Perhaps with an '84 or '85 300SD, or maybe a W124. Got any sugg

Re: [MBZ] As a result of a bad acid trip the 0 key got stuck

2017-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Go for it Craig, you know you want a crack car. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2017, at 10:23 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:13:42 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-/192136455329?hash=item2cbc

Re: [MBZ] As a result of a bad acid trip the 0 key got stuck

2017-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:13:42 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-/192136455329?hash=item2cbc39a4a1:g:NDwAAOSwWxNYoQ4u&vxp=mtr This is a very clean low mileage Mercedes V12 S600 sedan. So that's why he is asking $23,000.

Re: [MBZ] ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door

2017-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:12:41 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > You need that for a mailbox holder by the road. That's probably the only good use for it, but $2500 is rather steep. Craig > > Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > March 21, 2017 at 9:35 PM > > >

Re: [MBZ] ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door

2017-03-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
One zero too many in the asking price. On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 9:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door > http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bar/6031615888.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevic

[MBZ] As a result of a bad acid trip the 0 key got stuck

2017-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
You need that for a mailbox holder by the road. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes March 21, 2017 at 9:35 PM ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bar/6031615888.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Oversees shipping, update

2017-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You all might recall I asked about shipping times from the UK having a diff shipped. Seller sent me tracking number a few days ago but I finally figured out what limey site to track it on. It does not appear the dude shipped it until the 16th. Item was paid for back in February. Anyway it ap

Re: [MBZ] ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door

2017-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Needs tires. On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 10:35 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door > http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bar/6031615888.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice > Android: http://tinyu

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Did you swap out/in the GP relay and/or fuse (if it has them)? On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 10:32 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, I bought one or 2 sets of Beru, but normally just use the Bosch. I > generally replace only one at a time because the MTBF is not a

Re: [MBZ] Hey Kyle!

2017-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Overkill. Instead buy 10 good used engines. On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 8:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I found rebuilt engines for wagons: > > http://www.dieselmercedes.com/Complete_Diesel_Motors_s/2150. > htm?mc_cid=6dcc09b248&mc_eid=9e79e86b78 > > -D > > > > ___

[MBZ] Put some used injectors in The White Whale

2017-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I had some free time tonight, so I decided to clean up the two fouled injectors (that had been run without heat shields) and put that whole set back in while I wait for Mark to properly set the injectors with the new Monark nozzles. I'm not very good at cleaning injectors apparently, the engine ra

[MBZ] ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door

2017-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
ANTIQUE 1957 Mercedes-Benz 180D 4 door http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/bar/6031615888.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list a

Re: [MBZ] This is an extremely rare vehicle

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Loooks like an aussie car! Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes March 21, 2017 at 9:21 PM Mercedes 560 SEL http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6054490680.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yeah, I bought one or 2 sets of Beru, but normally just use the Bosch. I generally replace only one at a time because the MTBF is not a narrow band. Some last 20 years, some last 1. The exception in on an OM603 if I am going to take off the manifold and there are at least 2 bad on a car I j

Re: [MBZ] This is an extremely rare vehicle

2017-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
An early prototype... - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 10:21 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Mercedes 560 SEL > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6054490680.html > > via cPro for Craigslist > iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice > Androi

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The switch went bad on this car several (15?) years ago. The replacement did NOT look as robust as the original. It is not that bad to change if you are young and supple. Key in the on position, and the plug pulls out. 3 screws and the switch is in your hand. I have had one light switch go

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
On the OM603 and earlier engines, I think Bosch are the best choice, that's what I just put in my '87 wagon. Beru is preferred for the OM606 engines because they seem to be made of sturdier stuff (they publish a maximum torque that can be applied when removing the plugs, haven't found that for Bos

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Didn't think the compressor was running with the high vent temperatures, so not KLIMA if you have compressor engaging. Did some of your refrigerant leak out? Maybe the car just wants some attention? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 7:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < merce

[MBZ] This is an extremely rare vehicle

2017-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Mercedes 560 SEL http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6054490680.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Check the connectors on the bus bar at the top of the right fender under the hood. I forget what all feeds from there. Loose or corroded connectors are unlikely, but you've checked everything else. Also, the ignition switch module on the back of the steering lock assembly has a number of wires g

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Correction: " and (I think) 6" should read "and fuse c". > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 8:00 PM > To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > Cc: Scott Ritchey > Subject: Re: [

[MBZ] Hey Kyle!

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I found rebuilt engines for wagons: http://www.dieselmercedes.com/Complete_Diesel_Motors_s/2150.htm?mc_cid=6dcc09b248&mc_eid=9e79e86b78 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Interesting about the Beru GPs, too. They’re tough to find and about 3x the cost of the Bosch. That’s what I’ll replace it with. The Bosch is about a year old, I replaced them last May. -D > On Mar 21, 2017, at 8:22 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > #3 is not the worst. 1 and 6

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
#3 is not the worst. 1 and 6 are easiest. Dan Penoff via Mercedes March 21, 2017 at 7:04 PM Did a quick resistance check: 1 - 0.7 Ω 2 - 0.7 Ω 3 - 25 Ω 4 - 0.7 Ω 5 - 0.7 Ω 6 - 0.7 Ω So based on this I assume I have a bad #3 glow plug. Of course, as it’s probably

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Did a quick resistance check: 1 - 0.7 Ω 2 - 0.7 Ω 3 - 25 Ω 4 - 0.7 Ω 5 - 0.7 Ω 6 - 0.7 Ω So based on this I assume I have a bad #3 glow plug. Of course, as it’s probably the most difficult one to get to… I may decide to live with this for a while, since cold weather starting isn’t an issue her

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Many fuses are downstream of switches and get power only when certain switch configurations are set. F1, for example should only get power when the light switch in park or headlight OR with the light switch in left or right standing AND the ignition switch in off or acc. You really need to loo

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And the tach is working. -D > On Mar 21, 2017, at 7:29 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > I wondered about the KLIMA, but since I’m getting compressor operation, what > else would it be affecting? > > Thanks, > > -D > >> On Mar 21, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Not rel

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I put a set of Bosch GPs in it. Can I check resistances from the GP relay like you can on OM617s? Thanks, -D > On Mar 21, 2017, at 6:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > the GP light is an indication that you have GPs. They are not related to > mileage. Beru have the reputation

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I wondered about the KLIMA, but since I’m getting compressor operation, what else would it be affecting? Thanks, -D > On Mar 21, 2017, at 6:41 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not related. HVAC sounds like KLIMA relay or push button unit. If your > tachometer also died, then the O

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Not related. HVAC sounds like KLIMA relay or push button unit. If your tachometer also died, then the OVP relay would be suspect. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 21, 2017 5:55:29 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >The 350SDL started acting weird this morning…. >

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Pull all those fuses that don't have power, repeat check for voltage on both sides of each fuse holder. Check for short to ground wherever there is no power. Report back. If there is no power with the fuses pulled, then you need to check the power feed to the fuse box. -- Max Dillon Charlest

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Try using a test light instead of a meter. Sometimes, a meter is sensitive enough to read proper voltage but there is not enough current to run anything. I had that issue with a windshield washer pump in a Mercury Sable. It was an intermittent problem with the car. Sometimes no washer fluid wou

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the GP light is an indication that you have GPs. They are not related to mileage. Beru have the reputation to last longer, but that is no guarantee. Dan Penoff via Mercedes March 21, 2017 at 4:55 PM The 350SDL started acting weird this morning…. No glow plug l

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yes. I am glad it is a 123. The weirdness continues anyhow. The top row of fuses: 1,3,5,7,... and window fuses a and b on the left side, all have no juice, switch on, according to the meter. Some of them are for headlights and tail lights, but weirdly, the headlights and taillights work, bu

[MBZ] Glow Plug Question / Weirdness

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The 350SDL started acting weird this morning…. No glow plug light when I went to start it up, or if it did come on it was only for a few seconds and I missed it. Ambient was maybe 50F, possibly a little warmer. About 5-10 minutes later as I’m driving down the street, the glow plug light comes

Re: [MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Aren't you glad it is a simple car? Could be a whole lot worse on a newer vehicle. RB On 21/03/2017 4:35 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Y'all may remember a couple weeks ago I posted about the electrical gremlins in the 240D (81) The thing acts like it is possessed by the prince of da

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I would suspect they would say we are not trying hard enough. RB On 21/03/2017 4:16 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: I wonder what the message is if you drive a 20 or 30 year old Mercedes? Gerry Or if you "buy" a new Mercedes you are successful in life --FT Simple message: You need to be

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
How about you and others on this list who drive Mercedes that are definitely "old"? Gerry > You're way past grown up > > --FT > > > On 3/21/17 5:16 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > > I wonder what the message is if you drive a 20 or 30 year old Mercedes? > > Gerry > > > >> Or if you "buy"

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
"You are a responsible adult, and have been for some time, and will continue to be." archer75--- via Mercedes March 21, 2017 at 4:16 PM I wonder what the message is if you drive a 20 or 30 year old Mercedes? ___ http://www.ok

[MBZ] 240D 123 Lucas gremlins

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Y'all may remember a couple weeks ago I posted about the electrical gremlins in the 240D (81) The thing acts like it is possessed by the prince of darkness (Lucas) not designed by MB/Bosch These circuits all went out at the same time: Gas gauge temp gauge turn signals (4 ways work) both windo

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You're way past grown up --FT On 3/21/17 5:16 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: I wonder what the message is if you drive a 20 or 30 year old Mercedes? Gerry Or if you "buy" a new Mercedes you are successful in life --FT Simple message: You need to be successful in life so you can afford

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I wonder what the message is if you drive a 20 or 30 year old Mercedes? Gerry > Or if you "buy" a new Mercedes you are successful in life > --FT > > Simple message: > > You need to be successful in life so you can afford to buy a new > > Mercedes. > > RB --- This email has been checked for viru

Re: [MBZ] Test

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yep, ya failed! but the email worked! Rick Knoble via Mercedes March 21, 2017 at 3:06 PM Yeah I failed. Screwed up my email. Rick __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

[MBZ] Test

2017-03-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] My $500 124 cabriolet project is finally home

2017-03-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
True, BUT you would think that after he said he would do it, he would have at least given it a minimal cleanup, inside and out. RB On 21/03/2017 11:19 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: "As is". I'd allowed the six months of storage pass, and then he could have started charging me $30/day

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

2017-03-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 21/03/2017 11:42 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: Craig wrote: It looks very nice. Fairly far south in Texas. Curley wrote: If I wanted one that would be the kind I'd look for. fmiser wrote: It's a half-ton. That's a pretty heavy mark against it for what I do. Kaleb wrote: Well wi

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes benz 560 SEL (project)

2017-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hey Kevin, what are your criteria for a 240 D - including budget limits? On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 2:38 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm passing on this one. I would rather have a Dissel anyway. I want a > nice 240D > > Sent from my cell > > > On Mar 21, 2017, at 7

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes benz 560 SEL (project)

2017-03-21 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I'm passing on this one. I would rather have a Dissel anyway. I want a nice 240D Sent from my cell > On Mar 21, 2017, at 7:07 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Collateral for a meth deal gone bad > > --FT > > >> On 3/21/17 7:25 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: >> there mu

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

2017-03-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:28:51 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > Craig wrote: > > > I have our system set up so it cannot contact facebook at all. > > You can on a Windows sytem by editing > > C:\WINDOWS/system32/drivers/etc/hosts > > Or on a Debian type linux, in the file /etc/hosts. Yes, th

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

2017-03-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Is your half ton a diesel? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2017, at 11:42 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Craig wrote: > > It looks very nice. Fairly far south in Texas. > Curley wrote: If I wanted one that would be the kind I'd look for. > >>> fmiser wrot

Re: [MBZ] OT - Milk

2017-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Way too subtle for a literal thinker such as me. Rich needs a timeout for going political again. On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 12:45 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew wrote: > > I was referring to Rich Thomas' snide and gratuitous remark about fellow > > travelers.

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--FT wrote: > Or if you "buy" a new Mercedes you are successful in life successful = $$ too bad for today's minds. $$ = debt, banks, slavery, etc. ...yeah, i'm on my funk... tin.tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] The diesel wagon you have always wanted

2017-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I do appreciate the offer, but I really think I've got enough on my plate right now, and so heeding the "suggestion" from the Central Committee is probably the best course of action... for a long life... with all my parts intact - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 12:39

Re: [MBZ] OT - Milk

2017-03-21 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > I was referring to Rich Thomas' snide and gratuitous remark about fellow > travelers. Yes, Andrew. I had a stray thought about gallons of milk, so I asked, using your '50's comment. tin.tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

2017-03-21 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > > > Craig wrote: > > > > > > > > It looks very nice. Fairly far south in Texas. > > > Curley wrote: > > > > > > If I wanted one that would be the kind I'd look for. > > fmiser wrote: > > > > It's a half-ton. That's a pretty heavy mark against it for > > what I do. > Kaleb wrot

Re: [MBZ] The diesel wagon you have always wanted

2017-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Purchase, storage, engine swap, circumventing Central Committee Five-Year Planning Permission <--> Forgiveness, that sort of thing... --FT On 3/21/17 12:25 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: In what capacity? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] The diesel wagon you have always wanted

2017-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
In what capacity? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I might be able to assist... > > --FT > > > > On 3/21/17 2:03 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > >> Close. I'd much rather have an OM603 turbo or

Re: [MBZ] Sunday's 300SEL Fun

2017-03-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks - the link jogged my memory. Come to think of it, I also have one of those tucked away somewhere... On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 9:54 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > We use it for grilling shrimp, too. Works great. Ours looks something like > this: > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/1123276108

Re: [MBZ] My $500 124 cabriolet project is finally home

2017-03-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
"As is". I'd allowed the six months of storage pass, and then he could have started charging me $30/day for about two weeks of storage, so if I'd really insisted on him keeping his end of the bargain, I probably would have paid about $450 for the detailing, which is not worth it to me. --

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Or if you "buy" a new Mercedes you are successful in life --FT On 3/21/17 11:45 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 21/03/2017 9:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://jalopnik.com/these-new-mercedes-ads-seem-like-a-huge-cry-for-help-1793455526 Simple message. You need to

Re: [MBZ] My $500 124 cabriolet project is finally home

2017-03-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
So, one thing that I am not clear on: You said the vendor agreed to "detail" the car. Did he actually clean it up, or just dump it on you "as is"? RB On 20/03/2017 8:49 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: So now I have something to keep me out the streets. I bought this car from a tow company

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 21/03/2017 9:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://jalopnik.com/these-new-mercedes-ads-seem-like-a-huge-cry-for-help-1793455526 Simple message. You need to be successful in life so you can afford to buy a new Mercedes. RB ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
If only MB/MomBUSA would grow up and offer sturdy, reliable cars again; (in place of throw away electronic toys.) Crap ads won't get me to buy a crap car. (I realize the ads are not aimed at me) I don't recommend a new MB to anyone. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

[MBZ] OK guys it's time to grow up

2017-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jalopnik.com/these-new-mercedes-ads-seem-like-a-huge-cry-for-help-1793455526 -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield t

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes benz 560 SEL (project)

2017-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Collateral for a meth deal gone bad --FT On 3/21/17 7:25 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: there must be a reason he's virtually giving it away. I would think it would be worth twice that much. LarryT On 03/20/2017 3:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:45:08 -0700 K

Re: [MBZ] The diesel wagon you have always wanted

2017-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I might be able to assist... --FT On 3/21/17 2:03 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Close. I'd much rather have an OM603 turbo or even better the OM606 turbo with an injection pump from a 3.5 liter OM603, but I'd take this one, for about $4k or so. No rusts! I've got a line on a nice whi

Re: [MBZ] Sunday's 300SEL Fun

2017-03-21 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
We use it for grilling shrimp, too. Works great. Ours looks something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/112327610830?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F711-117182-37290-0%252F2%253Fmtid%253D1588%2526kwid%253D1%2526crlp%253D53601919689_324272%2526itemi

Re: [MBZ] Sunday's 300SEL Fun

2017-03-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've seen those sold for grilling soft fish like haddock. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 5:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sunday's 300SEL Fun I do mine on the gas grille.  I have a metal pan that’s got a ceramic coating an

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

2017-03-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well with these the half ton is still got the 3/4 ton parts under it. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 21, 2017, at 2:15 AM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >>> Craig wrote: > >>> It looks very nice. Fairly far south in Texas. > >> Curley wrote: > >> If I wanted one that would be the kind I'd look for

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes benz 560 SEL (project)

2017-03-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
It's not running, and a gas hog. I wouldn't pay more than $500. Can't verify engine, transmission, AC, suspension, so all those are considered suspect. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 21, 2017 7:25:29 AM EDT, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: >there must be a reason he

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Larry, Those "guys in New Jersey" are the Becker factory folks, Eddie and Tom. They run the remains of what was once Becker. If you want them to treat you well, just mention that you're a friend of Jaime's. (grin) It's possible the unit is borked, but before you pronounce it dead leave it pow

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

2017-03-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Exactly. Buy I am gonna check put PeachParts to see what they say about codes. Thanks to all Larry On 03/21/2017 5:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You’re totally missing what he said. He hasn’t been able to enter the code since he got the radio because it’s timing out. Now if it is, i

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

2017-03-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Max. I'll see what happens after I put 12V to it for a while. Thanks again ;-) Larry On 03/21/2017 3:25 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Larry, I've found some codes are available online, for free, if you search. I think I found them in the Peach Parts forum. _

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

2017-03-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I found wiring diagrams for the power wiring. I plan to put 12v and a ground on it and let it sit on my workbench for a while to see if the code input screen pops up... I sent a email to that place in NJ who advertises that they work on Becker, etc. He said, No problem, cost is about $200.

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes benz 560 SEL (project)

2017-03-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
there must be a reason he's virtually giving it away. I would think it would be worth twice that much. LarryT On 03/20/2017 3:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:45:08 -0700 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: Should I check this out? https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/ct

Re: [MBZ] Sunday's 300SEL Fun

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I do mine on the gas grille. I have a metal pan that’s got a ceramic coating and small holes punched in it. Sort of like a heavy duty cookie sheet with perforations. -D > On Mar 20, 2017, at 10:14 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd love to cook this on the gas grille, but

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

2017-03-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You’re totally missing what he said. He hasn’t been able to enter the code since he got the radio because it’s timing out. Now if it is, in fact, the wrong code, and he enters it when the radio finally times out, it will go for an even longer period of time. But at least at that point he’ll kn

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

2017-03-21 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Craig wrote: > I have our system set up so it cannot contact facebook at all. > You can on a Windows sytem by editing > C:\WINDOWS/system32/drivers/etc/hosts Or on a Debian type linux, in the file /etc/hosts. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] Becker BE-1432

2017-03-21 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Larry, I've found some codes are available online, for free, if you search. I think I found them in the Peach Parts forum. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

2017-03-21 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > Craig wrote: > > It looks very nice. Fairly far south in Texas. > Curley wrote: > If I wanted one that would be the kind I'd look for. It's a half-ton. That's a pretty heavy mark against it for what I do. No pictures of the engine compartment. The glow plug system on these is not so grea

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

2017-03-21 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Andrew wrote: > I thought the GM diesels of that vintage were problematic. At > best. Nope. Very good engines. Not like an OM617, but a dependable and durable engine that pulls like a 350 cid small block with a 4 barrel - but gets more than 50% better fuel mileage. __