Re: [MBZ] 606 belt tensioner bolt

I think poos was looking for one. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2018, at 11:01 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:32:52 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Mercedes-W124-300D-E300-W140-300SD-S350-Belt-Tensioner-Lever-Bo

Re: [MBZ] 606 belt tensioner bolt

On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:32:52 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Mercedes-W124-300D-E300-W140-300SD-S350-Belt-Tensioner-Lever-Bolt-Trucktec/352285324255?fits=Make%3AMercedes-Benz&hash=item5205d773df:g:7IMAAOSwlxRaio2t&vxp=mtr It's $16.95. Is that high?

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor? 656

On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:32:05 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > I want to say its got 2 3500lb axles, but I would have to check With 7000 lb on the axles, your tongue weight would be what, 700 lb? A car can weigh something like 5000 lb? That would allow 2700 lb for the trailer and

Re: [MBZ] Breaks

> > I was sucking bubbles. Bubbles to be expected, you're sucking air around the bleeder threads. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieben

[MBZ] 606 belt tensioner bolt

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Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor? 656

I want to say its got 2 3500lb axles, but I would have to check On 2/19/2018 10:24 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:08:21 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: Wow that is a lot of hours.  I am not sure if my car trailer is big enough to haul a big tractor like th

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor? 656

On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:08:21 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Wow that is a lot of hours.  I am not sure if my car trailer is big > enough to haul a big tractor like this. They show two "Tractor Test Results" from 1965. These show With Ballast

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor? 656

Wow that is a lot of hours.  I am not sure if my car trailer is big enough to haul a big tractor like this. On 2/19/2018 10:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Here ya go!  Full size frame IH for lifting and mowing and baling.  Don't have to pay for un-needed HP.    Cheap.   It has high h

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor? 656

Here ya go! Full size frame IH for lifting and mowing and baling. Don't have to pay for un-needed HP.Cheap. It has high hours, but has been overhauled, so someone would have to check it out. Assuming the engine, trans and drive check out, it could serve you well. Paint looks decent, I

[MBZ] I took some narcotics and thought it was 2008

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Re: [MBZ] Turd or treasure?

A V6 turd clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a

Re: [MBZ] Turd or treasure?

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Re: [MBZ] Less tractors, more guns, or watches

On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 22:31:51 -0500 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Or even recipes? > > Wow can Curly talk tractors! Had we stayed on the Calhan ranch, I would have bought a John Deere 4020 to upgrade from the Case VA with tricycle gear we had. There was a big (government, IIRC) program back

[MBZ] Turd or treasure?

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[MBZ] Seems to have potential

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Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor? JD 401D

https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/23726863/john-deere-401d This is an industrial tractor, not a farm tractor. I think it is the equivalent to a 3020, but built lower, with a heavier duty loader. It looks like it has new paint and new tires. It is a bit pricey, and

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor 3020 loader

We'd have to research the capacity of the loader model, but I think so. Depends on the rear counterweight. I know the 4020 up and 966 IH up can with the right loader. You probably only need 30-40 hp, but a good hyd. pump, a large loader and counterweight. The mass of 70-1230 hp tractors ma

[MBZ] Less tractors, more guns, or watches

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Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor?

Trade him a classic car, you're golden! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 19, 2018 9:11:38 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >2656 International Tractor With Loader > >https://fortsmith.craigslist.org/grd/d/2656-international-tractor/6502019384.html > > >S

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor 3020 loader

Could a 70hp Deere pick up a car on long 3pt forks? I bet the Allis 200 my dad used to have could do it. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor? 1066

THis is a nice one, but no telling what the price will be. https://www.auctiontime.com/listings/farm-equipment/auctions/online/23566331/1976-international-1066 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscr

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor 3020 loader

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Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor 4430

Thats the real deal right there. Anything it won't do you don't need doing. We're a red tractor farm but I'd consider something like that. I don't think the bid is going to stay low though. -Curt On Monday, February 19, 2018, 9:53:39 PM EST, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: https:

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor 3020, one on each end

THis would balance nicely. you could pick up one car on each end, and stack the ones to crush, and then load them on a flatbed semi with the forklift. It might be a trick to unhook the forklift to hook on a baler or mower. https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/174979

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor?

I don’t necessarily need it to be able to pickup a whole car so much as be able I lift one end or the other. Picking up a whole car would me nice though. Also being able I bail hay if needed also. My current tractor won’t run a big bailer Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2018, at 8:50 PM, Curl

Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor 4430

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Re: [MBZ] What about this tractor?

D@mn good tractor, except the hydrostatic scares me. I'd rather have a clutch and gearshift as those seldom fail. At worst, you might need a new clutch disk and pressure plate and throwout bearing. If the hydro goes out, you are gonna spend big bucks or loose big bucks dumping the tractor.

[MBZ] What about this tractor?

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Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

How true. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 19, 2018 8:53 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: > >That would mean having a good seal >where you force the smoke in. > > There's a Lucas joke there somewhere... > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

>That would mean having a good seal >where you force the smoke in. There's a Lucas joke there somewhere... Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.o

Re: [MBZ] Euro

Bumpers, Seats, and the DOT import tag clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave

[MBZ] Breaks

No good repair attempt goes unpunished. I had yet to deal with the brake fluid on Allen. It has been a year since I got her, and the fluid, though fresh when installed a few years ago, was not being as good as I thought it should be. Stuff in the tank was a bit dark, but i had done some fluid

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

I might be interested. I saw some for sale i thought were ones you were taking about but it seemed like they were 20k plus for old ones. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 19, 2018, at 6:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > The tractors I am talkin about set up with loader and forks could

Re: [MBZ] Fuse Source

Thanks! That’s about the same deal my previous seller had. I wonder why these didn’t come up in my search… -D > On Feb 19, 2018, at 3:25 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Amazon, Dune Buggy Warehouse. I bought 10 reds and 20 mixed for $16.06 > w/ free shipping. > > https://smi

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

Correct - the engine is not running. -D > On Feb 19, 2018, at 7:36 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > So the engine is not running? > > I'd gotten it backwards, good for Craig! > > -Curt > > > On Monday, February 19, 2018, 7:27:41 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > No. You force

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

So the engine is not running? I'd gotten it backwards, good for Craig! -Curt On Monday, February 19, 2018, 7:27:41 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: No.  You force it into the system using an existing fitting or opening and look for it to escape where there are leaks. The Mazda

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

Looks like you're about right. I don't live in big farm country but I could find a couple 65hp class examples for around $7500. Once Kaleb gets done with copart he won't need to bush hog anymore, there won't be any open space... -Curt On Monday, February 19, 2018, 7:08:14 PM EST, Curley Mc

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

Plus the cost of keeping your own equipment... Maintenance, repairs, storage. That was the part that really got me. Oh and for us we get to have a much better excavator. A dedicated tracked digger will perform better than one on the back of a small tractor particularly in its ability to get into

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

No. You force it into the system using an existing fitting or opening and look for it to escape where there are leaks. The Mazda 6 the wife had a few years ago had a vacuum leak I couldn’t nail down. My indie found it in about five minutes using his smoke machine. Plastic intake manifold had

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

The tractors I am talkin about set up with loader and forks could probably be had for 5-10K I'd use a number of about $7500 for a good tractor with good paint, loader and a set of new long forks. I have not looked at prices for years, so I may be off. If Kaleb sez he is interested, I will s

Re: [MBZ] OT Bill Whittle makes sense

On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:51:02 -0600 Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > Curley wrote: > > It will make your head explode. > > My head did not explode. But you are not Andrew. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:19:22 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I like Curt's idea, probably far less $ over time, but you will have > lost the ability to use the equipment immediately and will have to wait > or schedule the work. It depends upon how many times you need to use it: 15000 -

Re: [MBZ] OT Bill Whittle makes sense

Yup. I've been reading his stuff occasionally for many years. Smart guy. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Monday, February 19, 2018 3:07 AM To: Mercedes_Discussion_List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: [

Re: [MBZ] OT Bill Whittle makes sense

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Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

Isn't it the other way, you hold it around potential leaks and look for it to get sucked in? -Curt On Monday, February 19, 2018, 3:13:17 PM EST, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:37:12 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Intake/induction system leaks.  I’ve seen it d

Re: [MBZ] Fuse Source

On Amazon, Dune Buggy Warehouse. I bought 10 reds and 20 mixed for $16.06 w/ free shipping. https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me%3DA60JVTL6HMWG0&field-keywords=fuse - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 9:29 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Does anyone have a goo

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

I like Curt's idea, probably far less $ over time, but you will have lost the ability to use the equipment immediately and will have to wait or schedule the work. Maybe the compromise would be getting a purpose-built thing to do the most common tasks (probably move / tow vehicles around the ranch)

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:37:12 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Intake/induction system leaks. I’ve seen it done this way and it’s a > great time saver. I presume you have to force the smoke into the intake/induction system so it comes out the leaks. That would mean having a good seal where you

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

Mechanical Front wheel Drive = Front assist It amounts to FWD, but with smaller tars on the front Craig via Mercedes February 19, 2018 at 11:14 AM On Sun, 18 Feb 2018 22:44:25 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes What is "MFD"? Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

Intake/induction system leaks. I’ve seen it done this way and it’s a great time saver. -D > On Feb 19, 2018, at 2:35 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:03:24 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Thinking about getting a smoke machine for finding leaks. Anyone here >

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

On Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:03:24 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Thinking about getting a smoke machine for finding leaks. Anyone here > have one or experience with a particular brand/type? What kind of leaks do you want to find? Craig ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Floyd

Founded the republican party of SC? I need to check into that. Local GOP chapter is celebrating Black History month with a dinner to honor a brace of local distinguished Black Americans. Citadel Alumni Club is the venue, should be a great time. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] Fuse Source

I just got some from a VW dune buggy place on Amazon, not terrific prices, I think it was like $15 for 25? Nice assortment, I ordered ten pack of one size and then a multi-pack with 15 mixed. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 19, 2018 9:29:08 AM EST, Dan--- via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

Pretty simple. This one uses a tiki torch wick. Someone he knows made one with a glow plug for the heat source in the oil to make the smoke.At his work they use one with nitrogen for anything related to the fuel system.He says fancier ones have flow meters so one can gauge the rate of leakage an

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

Looks like those guys are selling a homemade smoke machine I have seen a bunch of DIYs for. They do have nicer ones for more money. I think I may make my own. Doesn’t look difficult. I’m bummed because I just tossed out an LP regulator I could have used. It had been sitting on a shelf for ye

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

> > Curley wrote: > > > > A 4440 JD with MFD... > Craig wrote: > What is "MFD"? Tractor speak for 4 wheel drive. "Mechanical Front Driven" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

On Sun, 18 Feb 2018 22:44:25 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > For Kaleb's use a full size farm tractor would let him pick up cars and > move them around with a loader and forks. A 4440 JD with MFD, loader > and forks would allow him to grades driveways, move rock and dirt, pick > up

Re: [MBZ] Smokin’

I got one for my mechanic son last  spring. It is a Smoke-Tek Storm. He says it works well enough. He was used to using a more industrial version at work but this will do the same things. Check eBay.  RB Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Dan--- via Mercedes Da

Re: [MBZ] Tractors

On Sun, 18 Feb 2018 16:37:26 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > 4020 JD or 4430 or 4440 JD I second that nomination. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Floyd

I'm not sure where "Coles Island, a Confederate post on the Stono River that was being dismantled" was, but it was likely near my buddy's farm on the Stono River.  Oh, the internets tell us "Much of Coles Island was destroyed in the hurricane of 1911,

[MBZ] Secret message for Floyd

I'm guessing you have heard of this guy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Smalls That is quite a story. Smart guy! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: htt

Re: [MBZ] Fuse Source

Call Jabba?  I got a whole pile from him a few years ago, or maybe it was Rusty? --FT On 2/19/18 9:29 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Does anyone have a good source for copper fuses? I was getting them in bulk from a seller on Amazon, but they no longer offer them. There are plenty availab

[MBZ] Fuse Source

Does anyone have a good source for copper fuses? I was getting them in bulk from a seller on Amazon, but they no longer offer them. There are plenty available but they want stupid prices for them. My former seller sold kits of maybe 50 pieces for around $13.00. -D __

Re: [MBZ] Euro

Bumpers are also a big sign the car is Euro-spec. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 19, 2018 12:18:29 AM EST, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >> Kaleb wrote: > >> https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/1984-mercedes/6497700412.html > >Help me out. How can you tell it's European

Re: [MBZ] Progress!

I bought the pad from FCP Euro. Every pad I’ve ever purchased regardless of supplier was designed to fit out of the box. I don’t ever recall having to trim a hood pad. As for glue removal, you just have to scrape until nothing comes off. Wipe it down with adhesive remover or a solvent that wil

Re: [MBZ] Progress!

Looking good! I'm glad you included the picture of the hood before the adhesive / pad were applied, I was wondering how much of the old pad and glue I needed to remove. Did you trim the the pad to fit, or did your pad come from the dealer ready for adhesive? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 30

[MBZ] Smokin’

Thinking about getting a smoke machine for finding leaks. Anyone here have one or experience with a particular brand/type? Thanks! -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

[MBZ] OT Bill Whittle makes sense

Andrew, do not click this link. It will make your head explode. https://www.billwhittle.com/mr-virtual-president/guns-virtual-state-union-2013 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de