Re: [MBZ] 747

‎https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUboPQQk6r0&sns=em ‎https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTXDalv7kNQ&sns=em https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlkRE3Jsefo&sns=em https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoTk5670rmQ&sns=em Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

On Sat, 25 Nov 2017 23:44:05 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Has anybody ever broken a block trying to remove the plug, or does it > just feel like you're going to rip a hole in the side of the block > before the plug unscrews? Mitch. See my reply of Sat, 25 Nov 2017 21:41:03 -070

Re: [MBZ] C130 Wuz: 747

On Sat, 25 Nov 2017 22:30:27 -0600 Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > The C130 is a real horse. > > Emergency takeoff procedure is to hold the nose down and keep it on the > runway until V2 (flight speed) is reached, then pull back and climb at > 45 degrees. I don't know of any other aircraf

Re: [MBZ] More on GearWrench

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Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

Has anybody ever broken a block trying to remove the plug, or does it just feel like you're going to rip a hole in the side of the block before the plug unscrews? Mitch. > On November 25, 2017 at 11:36 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It’s just that the plug has been in the block f

Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

On Sat, 25 Nov 2017 22:21:36 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I have found the heaters are often not so bad, but the freeze plugs > take a flame wrench, or a 6' cheater bar, or a LFH (2 lb) and a 15" > cold chisel and a whole lot of beating with the armstrong impact > wrench! (Or all th

Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

It’s just that the plug has been in the block for so long it’s reluctant to come out under any circumstances. It takes a boatload of torque (hence the need for a long piece of pipe) to break it loose, if possible. I think I tried and gave up for fear of doing some damage. -D > On Nov 25, 201

Re: [MBZ] C130 Wuz: 747

The C130 is a real horse. Emergency takeoff procedure is to hold the nose down and keep it on the runway until V2 (flight speed) is reached, then pull back and climb at 45 degrees. I don't know of any other aircraft you can do that with, everything else would be out of runway long before it go

Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

This procedure sounds like it was developed during the Inquisition. On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 11:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have found the heaters are often not so bad, but the freeze plugs take a > flame wrench, or a 6' cheater bar, or a LFH (2 lb) and a

Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

I have found the heaters are often not so bad, but the freeze plugs take a flame wrench, or a 6' cheater bar, or a LFH (2 lb) and a 15" cold chisel and a whole lot of beating with the armstrong impact wrench! (Or all three) Dimitri via Mercedes November 25, 201

[MBZ] C130 Wuz: 747

Not a Boeing plane, but a real workhorse designed by guys in white shirts and WIDE ties, in the early 1950s, with slipsticks, is the Lockheed C130. This design is surely older than anyone flying it now (in the military) with the first fight on 3 August 1954. I regularly see them flying and

Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

I did it once on an OM 615 in a w115 and it was not fun. Used a 6 foot black iron pipe as a cheater bar! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2017, at 10:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > While it has been some years, from my experience attempting to change out a > block heater on an

Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

Pull off the cord and check it with ohmmeter. Most of the time the cord is bad or gets pulled off the heater. You can buy a new cord. Much easier than changing the heater and antifreeze. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes November 25, 2017 at 9:47 PM The OEM bloc

Re: [MBZ] 747

Peter wrote: > ...If you haven't watched the video in slo-mo of the crash, you should. Please provide a link for this slo-mo? Anyone? Very nice discussion, thanks Peter. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archi

Re: [MBZ] 747

In the days before the first 707 jets the Electra (?) turbo props were the deluxe models. There seemed to be a crash every few months so I was quite nervous on my first flight at the age of 9 IIRC. On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 6:11 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Th

Re: [MBZ] W123 block heater has died

While it has been some years, from my experience attempting to change out a block heater on an OM617, it’s a major league PITA that involves a very long piece of pipe as a cheater bar with no guarantees. -D > On Nov 25, 2017, at 10:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > The OEM

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Only works post 1992. On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 1:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks, I'll plug in The VIN if I get it. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On November 25, 2017 1:35:51 PM EST, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebe

[MBZ] W123 block heater has died

The OEM block heater on my 1983 300TD no longer works. Is it worth diagnosing/repairing? Or simpler to just replace it? Are they a Mercedes part? Anyone BTDT? Andrew ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] Somebody really needs this

And it has FOUR cylinders. On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 11:03 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And people make fun of my CL pictures. > Mitch. > > https://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-chrysler-limo/ > 6382765860.html > > ___ > ht

Re: [MBZ] Do You Know This Part of Charlestown?

--FT wrote: > If I'm in town I'll pop by and say hi to him, send your regards and ask > about the turntable! Do it!! It would be nice to have a sample of their stuff. Prices seem expensive but that realm of food stuffs is foreign here. Your report of knowing most of their producers is cool! Sm

Re: [MBZ] More on GearWrench

On Sat, 25 Nov 2017 19:49:28 -0600 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Well, that email just cost me $35 . . . So you bought this one: > https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/APA81024 > Gearwrench Metric & Standard Tool Set > Buy Online Price (USD) $29.99/Each Was $66.99 > Limited Availability > Contents

Re: [MBZ] More on GearWrench

You are welcome! Now your wallet is lighter, you can get around faster! And have some gearwrenches to work on stuff. OK Don via Mercedes November 25, 2017 at 7:49 PM Well, that email just cost me $35 . . . On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] More on GearWrench

Well, that email just cost me $35 . . . On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/APA85590 > Gearwrench 5 Pc. Universal Ratcheting SAE Wrench Set > Buy Online Price (USD) $9.99/Set(s) Was $55.49 > Contents 5 Combination Ratcheting Wrenches > Inc

Re: [MBZ] C230 Kompressor

It is a fairly ritzy part of town, if the map is right. Have her join and post of the MBCA Hawaii Section Fakebuch page. I'd guess one of the guys would know who to take it to far a good PPI. Hope she know how to drive with a real transmission. Woger hated the 4 cyl,(230 Kompresser in par

[MBZ] 1995 E300D FS

Someone on BW just listed this: https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/1995-mercedes-w124-e300-diesel/6400702626.html Looks pretty nice for the $$$. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or cha

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

No definitely not stainless! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 25, 2017, at 5:02 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > I think my brother had put stainless on it? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Nov 25, 2017 9:02 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> I'm trying to remember but I don't th

Re: [MBZ] 747

The worst scare I've had riding in a plane was a landing in 1974 at Louisville, KY in thunderstormy weather. We were in an Eastern 727 making a normal approach when we flew into what I assume was a vertical downdraft, aka wind shear. Plane essentially fell out of the air very close to the runw

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

I think my brother had put stainless on it? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 25, 2017 9:02 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > I'm trying to remember but I don't think I ever did any exhaust work on > that car which I think makes it the only car I ever owned that didn't need > exhaust w

Re: [MBZ] More on GearWrench

I missed some in the electronic flyer: https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/APA85206 Reserve Online Price (USD) $49.99 /Each # Points on Wrench 12 Contents 7 Metric Reversible Stubby Ratcheting Wrenches Ratcheting SAE & Metric Wrench Finish Full Polish Chrome Wrench Set Piece Count 14 Wrench Si

[MBZ] More on GearWrench

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Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Thanks, I'll plug in The VIN if I get it. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 25, 2017 1:35:51 PM EST, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >http://vehiclehistory.com/ > >> On November 25, 2017 at 1:16 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >> >> >> Mitch, what's that website f

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Well said.i too am out of driveway & spousal space. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 25, 2017 1:53 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Mx. > > If I could store it, you would never have seen it! > > Fred. > > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Mx. If I could store it, you would never have seen it! Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 25 November 2017 11:59 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Merce

Re: [MBZ] C230 Kompressor

I've heard they are pretty decent, the engine is solid. Fuel efficient but plenty of power. That manual transmission would be a bonus in my book. As always, need documents for maintenance and repairs. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 25, 2017 1:25:01 PM EST, Greg Fi

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

I'm hoping he's selling it for parts, not that it has a parts only, nonrepairable or scrap title. Parts only titled cars shouldn't be found in the wild, it's illegal to sell them to anybody who doesn't have a scrap metal dealer or auto dismantler license, at least here in Michigan. Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

http://vehiclehistory.com/ > On November 25, 2017 at 1:16 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Mitch, what's that website for free VIN search info? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] C230 Kompressor

All: DIL is looking at a C230 in HNL: https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/d/must-go-mercedez-car/6388080974.html Opinions? Thoughts? Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Mitch, what's that website for free VIN search info? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 25, 2017 1:12:00 PM EST, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >If you check it out, ask to look at the title. >If it's parts only, Max might have real trouble putting it back on the >road

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

If you check it out, ask to look at the title. If it's parts only, Max might have real trouble putting it back on the road unless he wants to pretend he just repainted the White Whale. Mitch. > On November 25, 2017 at 11:41 AM Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's about an hour north. >

Re: [MBZ] OT Jag Diesel

That's funny! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 25, 2017 7:05:37 AM EST, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >My buddy who lives in England posted this on his FB: >I started my car this morning, it was frosty, so I waited a few minutes >to clear the windscreen. A minu

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Great idea- not sure who has a space. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 25, 2017 11:59 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Yes, someone should get it and store it for me until the Chowda-Q next > fall, then we can make a road trip and drag it back. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 3

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Yes it does look familiar Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 25, 2017 11:57 AM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Ok, thanks for the offer. I've asked the seller for more pix and info, no > response yet. > > I remember this car, the front bumper is not original and looks like some > faux AMG

Re: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

After dark, heavy pre-Christmas traffic. I had to leave it running another minute or so to get safely off the highway.It ran for another 4 months or so before it really manifested a problem. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Nov 25, 2017 at 10:23 AM, tyee165 wrote: I would hav

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Yes, someone should get it and store it for me until the Chowda-Q next fall, then we can make a road trip and drag it back. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 25, 2017 11:23:13 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >Yeah Max needs that > >--FT > > >On 11/25/17 9:05

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Ok, thanks for the offer. I've asked the seller for more pix and info, no response yet. I remember this car, the front bumper is not original and looks like some faux AMG thing. Anyone else recall it? Maybe Fred posted this before? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November

Re: [MBZ] Nice W140

It's a shame it's black - never my favorite color choice. If it were silver or white ... LarryT 91 300D On 11/25/2017 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Opinions are like... $8100, about $7500 out of my price range. --FT On 11/24/17 2:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Fw: Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

From: Fred Moir Sent: 25 November 2017 09:42 To: Max Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124) Max. It's about an hour north. With some notice, I could visit. Let me know. Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Yeah Max needs that --FT On 11/25/17 9:05 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Would that be close to you Fred? Have time to look at it? That's what I need, if his description is accurate. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] 747

I don't know. It started the landing straight on and then turned sideways. First one way and then the other a couple of times. Reminded me of the skids I had done in the car at one time or another. It was mid Dec in New York so I figure the runway was a bit icy. It was quite cold out when we wa

Re: [MBZ] Somebody really needs this

And people make fun of my CL pictures. Mitch. > https://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-chrysler-limo/6382765860.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: htt

Re: [MBZ] 747

Good summary Peter. Two additional points - 1. there were four pilots on board and no one called out the throttles and 2. the TRACON cleared them for the approach but instructed them to maintain 180 knots until 5 miles from the runway and they were actually at 192/193 until 4 miles out. (norma

Re: [MBZ] 747

Yeah they got that one guy's name long, it is Ho Ree Fook To be fair that was the weekend news babe stand-in, she dint no nuffin, and the newswriter was probably messin with her too. --FT On 11/24/17 3:59 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: You would think that the news people would have l

Re: [MBZ] Nice W140

Opinions are like... $8100, about $7500 out of my price range. --FT On 11/24/17 2:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: That is one butt-ugly car IMHO. On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 12:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: If you were looking for a really nice W14

Re: [MBZ] Do You Know This Part of Charlestown?

Yes I know it very well.  We did the tour last year for my birthday, they had some special stuff going, which I put in an order for as it was limited release.  Had some of their rum (Lowcountry Agricole) the other evening (all of it!  gotta get another bottle) that they made with my neighbor Si

Re: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

I would have thought you would see a trail of smoke behind you and have smelled coolant before it got hot enough to do damage Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curt Raymond via Mercedes Date: 2017-11-25 7:57 AM (GMT-06:00) To: mercedes@okiebenz.com, Andrew S

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Rent a car hauler trailer and drag it home. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curley McLain via Mercedes Date: 2017-11-24 5:43 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 esta

Re: [MBZ] Darn Tough

Best socks in the world. I have a pair on right now.I was thinking I had made a blog post but I can't find it. Maybe I'll make another. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Nov 24, 2017 at 10:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Are these the socks Curt was talking about last y

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1995 Mercedes e320 estate (w124)

Would that be close to you Fred? Have time to look at it? That's what I need, if his description is accurate. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 24, 2017 5:25:50 PM EST, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: >? > > >Fred Moir. >Lynn MA. >Diesel preferred. > > >___

Re: [MBZ] 240D exhaust repair

I'm trying to remember but I don't think I ever did any exhaust work on that car which I think makes it the only car I ever owned that didn't need exhaust work... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Nov 24, 2017 at 7:10 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Wow! 22 years of patch jobs

Re: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

I had the lower radiator hose clamp break while in the fast lane in heavy traffic at 75mph. My first hint something was wrong was when the car smelled hot. I looked and the gauge was pegged.I got us off the highway quick but the damage was done...That was a 240D, apparently Dimitri's buddy still

Re: [MBZ] Somebody really needs this

Buttugly. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 25, 2017 12:02 AM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Fri, 24 Nov 2017 22:40:06 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > https://easttexas.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-chrysler-limo/ > 6382765860.html > > No, thank you. > > > Craig > >

[MBZ] OT Jag Diesel

My buddy who lives in England posted this on his FB: I started my car this morning, it was frosty, so I waited a few minutes to clear the windscreen. A minute or two later I was engulfed in a thick cloud of white diesel smoke. I thought the car was on fire. Called the AA who arrived 15 minutes l