Re: [MBZ] Dielectric Grease

There is a nice little tool you might find useful. It is basically a piece of flat stock with two bends in it. The lower bend has a "round hole with one side cut out" so it will slip around the spark plug just above the hex nut portion, below the wire boot. Then a long flat, followed by a bend in

Re: [MBZ] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income

I thought the challenge was still open Clue: When you pull the rope, the knot releases completely and your rope slips out of the tail wheel cleanly... as long as the aircraft pulls on the knot... it only gets tighter, can't slip. I'm not sure I can do a verbal picture with any success. On

Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire

On Tue, 15 May 2018 13:44:40 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > > > Grant wrote: > > > > > > > > Add a comprehensive first aid kit to the things you carry... > > > > fmiser wrote: > > > > > > The list of what I carry is a lot longer - but I really should > > > expand

Re: [MBZ] Here's a good solution to excess disposable income

On Wed, 16 May 2018 12:55:10 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > OK, tech test time. > Who here knows the special knot you use to tie the tail wheel, that > runs to the rope you run to the cockpit, that will let you hand prop an > airplane, safely, then climb in, strap in,

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

Yes it does. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 19, 2018 11:08 PM, "clay monroe via Mercedes" wrote: > It looks reel purty > > > clay > > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green > 1986 SDL - Polei > 1982 300 SD - Allen > > retired models- > 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately &

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

It looks reel purty 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

[MBZ] Secret Message for Poos

The Turkey has landed 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

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

Head crack, one cylinder hydro locks... bends rod Regardless of which engine, water does not compress something has to give... All the monkey work trying to get it to run, had to have a reason to start... Just a theory. Park it closer to the computer so I can get a good look at it...

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

Nope, cracked 14 head. On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 9:28 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Bent rod > > Place your bets... evidence of water in oil at some time Any takers? > > On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

Bad head gasket most likely. ___ 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

The 3.0 does not bend rods that I have heard of Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 9:28 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bent rod > > Place your bets... evidence of water in oil at some time Any takers? > > On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

Bent rod Place your bets... evidence of water in oil at some time Any takers? On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 4:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s in the shop because the back window will not roll up after it got > rolled down > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Any idea where these go???

On Sat, 19 May 2018 17:21:37 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 19 May 2018 18:14:15 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > They look familiar but I will have to go out and look at a car to be > > sure > > Thanks. > > I'm

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

It’s in the shop because the back window will not roll up after it got rolled down Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 6:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> Anyone want to start a pool on when it will >be on the back 40? > > Already is... > >

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

>Anyone want to start a pool on when it will >be on the back 40? Already is... Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Any idea where these go???

On Sat, 19 May 2018 18:14:15 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > They look familiar but I will have to go out and look at a car to be > sure Thanks. I'm thinking the larger one goes at the back of the bolt which goes through the upper pump mounting hole

Re: [MBZ] Any idea where these go???

They look familiar but I will have to go out and look at a car to be sure Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 5:57 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > I am at the stage of putting things back together on the > '90 300D/2.5 Turbo. > > I got the serpentine belt

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

Well maybe but it’s going to need a ton of work. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 5:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 19 May 2018 16:59:59 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> They had it listed at $1800. >>

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

On Sat, 19 May 2018 16:59:59 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > They had it listed at $1800. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 19, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > There’s $800 worth of parts there…

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

They had it listed at $1800. Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > There’s $800 worth of parts there… > > That radiator is worth a bunch. > > Anyone want to start a pool on when it will be on the back 40? > > -D > >

[MBZ] Jack Stands

A long while back, someone recommended Esco 10498 jack stands. I looked at them on-line and then bought a pair from Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0019JVIPM?ref_=pe_527950_33920250=1). Here are some photographs comparing them to the FLAPS jack stands that I have had for awhile. They seem much

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

Nice score! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 19, 2018 4:59:54 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Here are some quick photos. It’s also going to need a belt tensioner as >it rattles and belt squeals. Drivers seat not working, both

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project photos

There’s $800 worth of parts there… That radiator is worth a bunch. Anyone want to start a pool on when it will be on the back 40? -D > On May 19, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here are some quick photos. It’s also going to need a belt

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project

$800 Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 3:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What did it set you back for the SDL? > > On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 2:28 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> On Sat, May 19, 2018

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project

What did it set you back for the SDL? On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 2:28 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 1:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Don’t get too excited about the ortho seats. I guarantee the

Re: [MBZ] Love the Color

If it did the seller would state ICE COLD. On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 8:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Been listed for a while, looking for offers. > > -D > > > > On May 18, 2018, at 8:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 400E Blog

Only possible downside - I was told that white Mercedes are less popular than other colors. On Fri, May 18, 2018 at 8:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Updated the blog tonight. Entry on seat recovering and remaining items. > > Not much left to do on this car, if

Re: [MBZ] Dielectric Grease

Do you have anything like this? https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51420-Double-Offset-Removal/dp/B01MXSBUWT/ https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51410-Offset-Spark-Removal/dp/B01DTX4G40/ https://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51250-Spark-Plug-Puller/dp/B0002STS4E/

Re: [MBZ] Dielectric Grease

High-voltage laughs at your pathetic 'insulating' grease. It'll punch right through the molecule or two that might be in the way where good physical grip is made. But it's slippery, and should help your problem. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] Dielectric Grease

I need expert advice. I had a terrible time removing the spark plug (ignition) wires from the spark plugs on a 60's GM car. That was on the easy-to-get-to wires. The ones down and behind other items were even harder to get off, because of the awkward position of my hands. I could only use the

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project

On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 1:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Don’t get too excited about the ortho seats. I guarantee the bladders are > all bad and leak like sieves. Replacements are NLA, which sucks. Heck, > even the bladders for the W140s are now NLA. > But if

Re: [MBZ] 300sdl project

Don’t get too excited about the ortho seats. I guarantee the bladders are all bad and leak like sieves. Replacements are NLA, which sucks. Heck, even the bladders for the W140s are now NLA. -D > On May 19, 2018, at 1:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: >

[MBZ] Hey Kleb 190D in your hood

Look on CL South Tulsa for 84 190D 5spd there’s a writeup on oppositelock about it. Guy wants $1800 for a $500 car. You might get lucky --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] 300sdl project

I just loaded up another 300 sdl on my trailer in Arkansas. It looked good in the pics so I came over to look at it. It’s dark blue with blue interior. Paint is actually in really good shape. Front seat covers will need to be replaced. Car has the front ortho seats. I have never seen this in

[MBZ] For Karl 124 Ignition Lock Video

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[MBZ] Happy Birthday

Curley.  Rick ___ 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/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

Mitch sez: >I'm getting ready to take many detailed >photos and put it on eBay for $9500 >starting >bid Just wait. When the price of fuel gets up over $4.50-$5 a gallon, those cars will be worth a king's ransom.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

> On May 19, 2018 at 8:14 AM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Are yours gas or diesel? I'd rather have a 2017-2018 diesel stick shift, those are the only Cruze that were EPA rated over 50mpg hwy. There's one at IAAI in Pittsburgh with 5k on the

Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

> On May 19, 2018 at 8:14 AM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Are yours gas or diesel? 2nd generation gas. 1.4L direct injection. Lighter, more aerodynamic, more efficient engines than the old body style with the iron block port injected engines. And

Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

Are yours gas or diesel? Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2018, at 7:10 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 18, 2018 at 9:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> > >> BTW, you seem to love those Chevy Cruze (s). >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: how many times can you rear end somebody?

> On May 18, 2018 at 9:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > BTW, you seem to love those Chevy Cruze (s). > Why? With the E250 Bluetec priced beyond my means, they are the only viable modern alternative to a VW TDI. It all started last June when I saw a