Re: [MBZ] I have a big Johnson

El Mercado de Wal in West Ashley, there were 2 of them on the rack, might have been another one in the back I couldn't see. I was going to check Costco too, they have some battrees there, but EMdW is before I get to Costco so I just got it there. Maybe more places to deal with it too if it go

Re: [MBZ] I have a big Johnson

Didja check the home despots? Max Dillon via Mercedes April 29, 2017 at 9:58 PM I couldn't find one in stock at the Wal-Mart's near my abode... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archiv

Re: [MBZ] I have a big Johnson

I couldn't find one in stock at the Wal-Mart's near my abode... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 29, 2017 5:58:55 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Controls battery I got at El Mercado de Wal this afternoon, an H-8 or >something which is the designation now for

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

Thanks all. I'll dig into the fuel pump relay wiring to see how to power the fuel pumps. Testing spark will also require some research, it seems. I think it would be wise to drain the fuel tank and lines of the stale gas and any accumulated water, no? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95

Re: [MBZ] I have a big Johnson

> > Floyd wrote: > > > > Controls battery I got at El Mercado de Wal this afternoon, an > > H-8 or something which is the designation now for a Group 99 > > size? > Curley wrote: > > H8 is a group 49. I have read that H8 is a yuro moniker, while > Group 49 is the SAE designation. Here is a re-p

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:22:49 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > M104 has COP, so no external coil. Look for a computer. It has one "driver" assembly on the left fenderwell; the M119 has two. There is wording in the driver assemblies that they are high energy and dangerous. Craig > >

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

It requires fuel, spark, and air to run - check for the presence of each one - - On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 6:32 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not running. Story is it was at a garage for repair, which they diagnosed > to bad fuel pumps, but owner never authorized re

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

There ‘ya go. I was combining my W126 and W124 troubleshooting… -D > On Apr 29, 2017, at 8:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or just do it the easy way and jumper a couple of pins on the fuel pump relay > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ http

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

M104 has COP, so no external coil. Look for a computer. Max Dillon via Mercedes April 29, 2017 at 6:54 PM Aye aye! Craig via Mercedes April 29, 2017 at 6:47 PM On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:32:04 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes If this is l

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

Or just do it the easy way and jumper a couple of pins on the fuel pump relay Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2017, at 7:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would carefully hot wire the fuel pump and see if the pump runs to begin. > The terminals are exposed on it, that is, they

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

I would carefully hot wire the fuel pump and see if the pump runs to begin. The terminals are exposed on it, that is, they have a rubber boot over a stud that you can pull back to put +12VDC to it. The pump and filter are sort of in tandem in the back of the car on the right side behind the ax

Re: [MBZ] I have a big Johnson

H8 is a group 49. I have read that H8 is a yuro moniker, while Group 49 is the SAE designation. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes April 29, 2017 at 4:58 PM Controls battery I got at El Mercado de Wal this afternoon, an H-8 or something which is the designation now for

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

Aye aye! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 29, 2017 7:47:52 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > >If this is like a W124 sedan ('95 E420), there is an electric fuel pump >and a fuel filter aft of the stern of the transmission starboard of the >driveshaft. > >The ignition as

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:32:04 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Not running. Story is it was at a garage for repair, which they > diagnosed to bad fuel pumps, but owner never authorized repair and then > died. Car sat for 2 or 3 years, yada yada yada, I buy it for $500. > > I'm going to ha

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

Not running. Story is it was at a garage for repair, which they diagnosed to bad fuel pumps, but owner never authorized repair and then died. Car sat for 2 or 3 years, yada yada yada, I buy it for $500. I'm going to have to research testing both fuel and spark. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87

Re: [MBZ] Compression test results

Not to sound daft, but does it not run or was it disassembled? At this point I would be looking for fuel and spark. Your numbers look good for a cold test, and they’re very well grouped. -D > On Apr 29, 2017, at 6:51 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Today I made some time to test t

[MBZ] Compression test results

Today I made some time to test the compression on the M104 engine in the 1995 $500 Cabriolet. Here are the results. The service manual says test a hot engine, can't do that, so I put about half an ounce of oil into each hole prior to testing. Acceptable values are from 145 psi to 203, no more

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

I have a BatteryMINDer 2012. It will charge/desulphate multiple batteries, according to the instructions. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.ok

Re: [MBZ] I have a big Johnson

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Re: [MBZ] They Don't Make it Anymore

Take the old piece to the FLAPS. Chances are, they'll have sommat similar in stock. On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 5:09 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > bodge up something from brass barbs and ells and such at the hardware > store? > > --R > > > On 4/29/17 5:25 PM, Bob R

Re: [MBZ] I have a big Johnson

It's h8 or group 49. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2017, at 4:58 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Controls battery I got at El Mercado de Wal this afternoon, an H-8 or > something which is the designation now for a Group 99 size? I can't keep up > with the model numbers. Sam

Re: [MBZ] They Don't Make it Anymore

bodge up something from brass barbs and ells and such at the hardware store? --R On 4/29/17 5:25 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Looking to replica the hoses off of the vacuum converter on my w210, and it appears the molded 90 degree (137 in the photo) is no longer made. What are my opti

[MBZ] I have a big Johnson

Controls battery I got at El Mercado de Wal this afternoon, an H-8 or something which is the designation now for a Group 99 size? I can't keep up with the model numbers. Same battree for the SEL and SD, the big one. 3yr full replacement, another 2 yr pro-rated. $120. I'm gonna see if I can

Re: [MBZ] Filter brand names

When switches go bad, your very _first_ response should be a shot of Caig De-Ox-It in the gizzards. If that don't work, then perhaps replace it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

I see W210 turbos all the time for $5-8k. The $5k ones have 200k miles and don't look perfect. Never gave a second thought to buying one. Maybe that $3k one in Tampa is worth a plane ticket... Mitch. > On April 29, 2017 at 1:38 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Similar car, more m

[MBZ] Filter brand names

It's time for the 200,000 mile service on my 2007 Saturn, so I've been buying everything from spark plugs to cabin air filter to cruise control switches (cruise had been getting progressively flaky for the last 10k miles, then it shut down altogether after a commute home when I was lucky if I co

Re: [MBZ] They Don't Make it Anymore

Is it plastic or rubber? What’s the inside diameter? -D > On Apr 29, 2017, at 5:25 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looking to replica the hoses off of the vacuum converter on my w210, and it > appears the molded 90 degree (137 in the photo) is no longer made. What are > my option

[MBZ] They Don't Make it Anymore

Looking to replica the hoses off of the vacuum converter on my w210, and it appears the molded 90 degree (137 in the photo) is no longer made. What are my options? Just run hose off of it? Bob R Sent from my iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list a

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Cheaper and lighter . . . On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 4:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:37:26 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It’s strange, but the one thing that always put me off about the W210s > > was the headlights. Don’t know why, just never liked that

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:37:26 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > It’s strange, but the one thing that always put me off about the W210s > was the headlights. Don’t know why, just never liked that “moon eyes” > sort of look. The headlights look strange to me, too. > And whenever I see one,

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

About all cars these days have the faded headlight look because they are plastic. On 4/29/2017 3:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It’s strange, but the one thing that always put me off about the W210s was the headlights. Don’t know why, just never liked that “moon eyes” sort of look.

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

It’s strange, but the one thing that always put me off about the W210s was the headlights. Don’t know why, just never liked that “moon eyes” sort of look. And whenever I see one, the headlights always seems to be faded/crazed. -D enjoying his simple yet elegant W123/126 chassis’ cars > On Ap

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

That is more true than I expected. There are a host of these things at the knackers, such that they do not make it to PnP. Too many spare parts that can be sold on to keep the turds rolling on the road. Sadly, the parts I need are those most prone to be needed by everybody else. clay > On A

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 16:14:06 -0400 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > Craig, > I ordered two 1510s from Amazon. I plan to use one for general > purposes (like my tractor or seldom run 300SD) and build the other into > the Generac. I say "build in" because there is no 110v outlet on/in > the

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

I meant no aspersions toward your cars Kaleb, just what I have been exposed to leads me to the opinion expressed. At the time the purchase was needing to be made, the available W210 cars were horrid examples of the marque. The W220 examples were much nice for the cash spent. This in no way me

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

Craig, I ordered two 1510s from Amazon. I plan to use one for general purposes (like my tractor or seldom run 300SD) and build the other into the Generac. I say "build in" because there is no 110v outlet on/in the actual generator case and I'll need to disconnect the stock charger. I'd like

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

I think the Klebster is on to something here…. While I don’t know the W210 chassis’ cars, I do know the W220s, and they are nothing but a ticking time bomb with limited longevity. They are nice cars when they work, but the engineering, fit and finish on them is the functional equivalent of a H

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

You are saying a 220 is the lesser of 2 evils of a w210 diesel? I hate to say it but you must have had a long night of hookers and blow. I have own a 97 diesel that is pushing close to 400k miles, and 98 turbo that is at about 220k. Yes they are not as high quality as a 124 but they are still ve

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

I only test drove a bunch of these, never owned. I wanted a replacement for the E300D (w124) and this just was not going to fit the bill. Ended up with a POS w220. Lesser of two evils. Based on what I see at PnP, the cars are of a lesser quality build wise than the W124 and have few catastro

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

This model suffers from front spring perch rust, and poor quality electronics. However, if they are still on the road now, I'll bet most of the electronics issues have been addressed. They also have the OM606 engine with the really long glow plugs that can break off during removal. After that

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Diesel Is Back!

Catfishin'? I didn't think you folks that live in the Great Dismal Swamp knew what a catfish was. Gerry ~ Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > It's a form of catfishing. > > On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 11:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > > He's just p

Re: [MBZ] OT cheap genset

To me, a standby generator should just sit there and provide power if the lights go out. I'm OK with annual battery checks and oil/filter changes (even though the oil looks new) but monthly battery maintenance seems to go counter to my concept of a standby generator. That would be more work th

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Craig inquires: >‎Are there any problems with this model? >What items would one expect to need to >repair on this model? Rusty spring perches (this one is in the Sun belt). Transmission conductor plate. I posted some videos on the subject a while back. Rick   Original Message   __

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Just check for rust. Mine have been dead reliable. On 4/29/2017 1:15 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 08:17:29 -0400 Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote: For someone who wants a later model diesel, I guess: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6109374167.html

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 08:17:29 -0400 Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > For someone who wants a later model diesel, I guess: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6109374167.html > Are there any problems with this model? What items woul

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Diesel Is Back!

I texted the guy on the correct number last night to see if he was interested in a trade for the 300SEL. He told me he would rather keep his “frugal fuel” car. I asked him how that was working for him with no AC in the 92F heat. I got a thumbs up emojii. -D > On Apr 29, 2017, at 1:49 PM, a

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Diesel Is Back!

Naw, I went to look at it for him some time ago but the owner had supposedly moved it from his used car lot to his home and the directions his mechanic gave me to his home were wrong. Dan just thought I might be interested in the fact that it is on the market again. Dan was interested in buying

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Yes I told poos he needs to jump on that other car Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2017, at 12:38 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Similar car, more miles, from the rust belt. > At more than twice the price. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/6109464622.html > > Rick > > _

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Similar car, more miles, from the rust belt. At more than twice the price. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/6109464622.html Rick From: Mercedes on behalf of Daniel Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2017 5:17 AM To: Mercedes List Cc: D

Re: [MBZ] OT picked up The 2-year-old, Brand New Beetle convertible TDI diesel yesterday

It's right over "there" by the elementary school, Watson --FT On 4/29/17 11:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: How far is Moriarty from Holmes? On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 11:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:21:06 -0700 clay via Mercedes wrote: Are you doing

Re: [MBZ] OT picked up The 2-year-old, Brand New Beetle convertible TDI diesel yesterday

"I *knew* I shoulda took a right turn at Albuquerque!” - B. Bunny > On Apr 29, 2017, at 11:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > How far is Moriarty from Holmes? > > On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 11:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:21:06 -0700 clay via

Re: [MBZ] OT picked up The 2-year-old, Brand New Beetle convertible TDI diesel yesterday

How far is Moriarty from Holmes? On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 11:55 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 28 Apr 2017 20:21:06 -0700 clay via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Are you doing the I-35 to Kansas, then over to Denver, I-25, I-80 > > route, or going for the southern drive and up I-5? > > If you

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Diesel Is Back!

It's a form of catfishing. On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 11:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > He's just playin' w ya. > > On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> And they have a typo in the phone number in the listing, which is nice. >> Makes it

Re: [MBZ] Hey Gerry, Our Diesel Is Back!

He's just playin' w ya. On Fri, Apr 28, 2017 at 5:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And they have a typo in the phone number in the listing, which is nice. > Makes it easy to argue there’s no interest since they haven’t gotten squat > i the way of responses… > > -D

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Someone needs to tell the guy that all the photojuice won't run out of his phone if he rotates it 90deg --FT On 4/29/17 8:17 AM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote: For someone who wants a later model diesel, I guess: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6109374167.html

Re: [MBZ] FLASH SALE!

will you part it out ineed a transmitten for my merzaydez I can pay $50 a week --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinf

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

You need to get this and get of that 300sel and 300d Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2017, at 8:35 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wish. I don’t have a back 40 to park all this stuff. > > -D > >> On Apr 29, 2017, at 9:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Poos yo

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Yes. That is a bargain. The person that is selling this because he bought a newer BMW‎ will know limitless regret within months after it is gone.  Mercedes = good BMW=bad At least that's my opinion.  For $3,000, with 120k miles, being a Florida car, that car ‎is a steal.  Rick

Re: [MBZ] FLASH SALE!

The secret is the ICE COLD AC -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 29, 2017 7:20:40 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Hey, I got some free advertising and didn’t even know it: > >http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/1990-mercedes-benz-300sel/ >

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

On Sat, 29 Apr 2017 08:25:22 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Poos you need to jump on that. That is a hell of a deal and you will > love that car. What Baumuster is it? What kind of problems do they have? Craig > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 29, 2017, at 7:17 AM, Daniel Pen

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

I wish. I don’t have a back 40 to park all this stuff. -D > On Apr 29, 2017, at 9:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Poos you need to jump on that. That is a hell of a deal and you will love > that car. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2017, at 7:17 AM, Daniel Penoff v

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Poos you need to jump on that. That is a hell of a deal and you will love that car. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2017, at 7:17 AM, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > For someone who wants a later model diesel, I guess: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6109374167.html >

[MBZ] This Looks Nice

For someone who wants a later model diesel, I guess: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6109374167.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] FLASH SALE!

Hey, I got some free advertising and didn’t even know it: http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/1990-mercedes-benz-300sel/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co