Still waiting on a buy-back valuation, but in other news the transmission
seems to be fixed.
Spontaneously Friday, on two of the four legs that day, the transmission
worked perfectly.
(Bad, Good, Good, Bad.) Well, that just _screams_ electrical to me, so
Saturday I went
through all the external el
It will need some agitation once spewed upon the wheel
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
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Agreed!
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On May 20, 2018 9:24 PM, "Dimitri" wrote:
> Either way I think the bundts are bundt ugly!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On May 17, 2018, at 11:11 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I am asking about stock wheels.
> >
> >
Either way I think the bundts are bundt ugly!
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> On May 17, 2018, at 11:11 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I am asking about stock wheels.
>
> Dwight E. Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Thu, May 17, 2018 at 11:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel
> wrote:
>
>> Either works
Yup my 82 240D has aluminum steelies with painted hubcaps.
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> On May 20, 2018, at 12:45 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> on 300Ds. For the 240D, I believe all had painted hubcaps, but some 81-81
> had alloy wheels for hubcaps, denoted by 3 white stripes.
>
> Da
There was a big debate on peach parts about this, some claim the 124 gasser
coolant tank will work just fine in the 124 diesel cars.
Take the tank from your cabriolet, try it in the SDL. Side benefit: no one
(Regina) can drive / wreck the cabriolet
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95
Well the sdl tank is different for sure. Not sure about the difference on a 124.
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> On May 20, 2018, at 7:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> What's different between the gassers and the Diesel tanks? Maybe next to
> nothing
>
> On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 6:29 PM, Kale
FYI.
Craig
http://mbturbo.com/new-722-6-gearbox-in-you-old-car/
his Controller is made for all who want a more modern Gearbox in their
great old Mercedes
Link to the hompage for this product: www.ofgear.dk
Also a shop: www.ofgear.dk/Shop.ehtml
The 722.6 Gearbox was introduced in 1996 and has
This one looks even better - I'll have to try to tie it tomorrow . . .
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumble_hitch
On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 7:12 PM, G Mann via Mercedes
wrote:
> I stand corrected and admit my error. Thank you.
>
> It's a pleasure to be in the company of such fine gentlemen.
>
> N
What's different between the gassers and the Diesel tanks? Maybe next to
nothing
On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 6:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> What is the deal with coolant tanks? I have started looking for parts for
> this SDL I picked up and want to repl
Where alloys (bundts) an option on 240Ds?
On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 11:45 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> on 300Ds. For the 240D, I believe all had painted hubcaps, but some 81-81
> had alloy wheels for hubcaps, denoted by 3 white stripes.
>
> Dan--- via Mercedes w
Try a Sunbeam Tiger - even worse than my MGA with the Olds V8.
On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 10:53 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This might possibly be worse than a V8 W124:
> https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc1/PIX133/abea4a60-
> 39ac-4dc4-8afd-0a4398e945a4.JPG
I stand corrected and admit my error. Thank you.
It's a pleasure to be in the company of such fine gentlemen.
Now what clever plot can I come up with to induce Andrew to ship each of
you a jug of his famous pepper jelly?
On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 4:26 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebe
124 + rubber chickens = comedy gold!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYRFQk2PjO8
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What is the deal with coolant tanks? I have started looking for parts
for this SDL I picked up and want to replace the coolant tank on it
since this one is cruddy and you can't see the level in the tank. I
also want to replace the one on my 95 E300. I thought these were
cheap? I can't find
> On May 20, 2018 at 7:04 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
> Hey! That would be MY pepper jelly, unless the prize goes to the SECOND
> person to guess correctly!
>
> Greg
I don't recall reading it, but according to my mailbox, Greg speaketh the
truth.
> On May 20, 2018 at 1
Hey! That would be MY pepper jelly, unless the prize goes to the SECOND person
to guess correctly!
Greg
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Mitch,
That knot pretty well covers how it's done. The rope pulls free of the
tail wheel without any obstructions such as loops or other knots. You just
have to think which end of the rope goes to the cockpit and Bobs your
Uncle.
I guess you have to see Andrew for a jar of pepper jelly.. you win
It’s from all the turistas taking the lava rocks for their grills. Got Pele
plenty heated up.
--R
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> On May 12, 2018, at 6:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Pele is plenty mad at the Pakalolo growers in Puna. She is threatening to
> explode. Up to now the lav
I bet she couldn't rear end a trailer on the freeway with a Mog, unless it was
a very slow trailer.
> On May 20, 2018 at 5:01 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
> wrote:
>
>
> I bet she could
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> On May 20, 2018 at 4:42 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
>
>
> Pretty close. Execute that system using only rope, without any eyes on the
> end, or steel rings and you have the principle nailed down.
Something like a Highwayman's Hitch?
https://www.wikihow.com/Tie-a-Quick-Release-Knot-(Highwaym
I bet she could
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> On May 20, 2018, at 1:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://kalispell.craigslist.org/cto/d/1964-unimog-fire-truck/6544859258.html
>
> Maybe Regina could drive it? Think she could kill a ‘mog?
>
> -D
>
>
>
>
Pretty close. Execute that system using only rope, without any eyes on the
end, or steel rings and you have the principle nailed down.
Good job finding the video, thanks. I notice it's grouped with a couple
other videos of folks with "remote tail wheel tie down release".
It's an old problem. How
I just got back from Hawaii on Friday night...not the big island, but Kaaawa on
Oahu. No effects from Kilauea there, but plenty of rain. I heard they were
cancelling flights at the big island and planning for more widespread
evacuations.
My last Hawaii trip in January had me awakened the first
Don't drink and chase cinders.
On Sun, May 20, 2018 at 1:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Goodness gracious, great balls of fire.
>
> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/
> 05/20/lava-spatter-hits-hawaii-man-and-shatters-his-
> leg-in-first-kno
Good to know…
I gave it a try at full strength on the 400E wheels and I will say that it
removed a considerable amount of crud. That being said, I also noticed the
finish was coming off in those same areas, but that could very well be a result
of the crud having been there for an extended peri
Awesome kills ants on the spot too !! BTDT
Bob
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This is not the knot you are referring to, but it looks like it works:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibkAkm_gid8
On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 11:18 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:
> I thought the challenge was still open
>
> Clue: When you pull the rope, the knot releases completely and your r
Anyone in or around Austin or know someone that is who could eyeball a car for
me?
Drop me a PM if you do.
Thanks!
-D
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Maybe Regina could drive it? Think she could kill a ‘mog?
-D
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It’s a good day to me when I wake up on this side of the dirt. Anything else
is icing on the cake.
-D
> On May 20, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Better over the hill than under it.
> Rick
>
>
> Original Message
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Better over the hill than under it.
Rick
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Thankee. Spent a good part of the day at Brownell's open h
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2018/05/20/lava-spatter-hits-hawaii-man-and-shatters-his-leg-in-first-known-injury-from-kilauea-volcano/
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Thankee. Spent a good part of the day at Brownell's open house.
(Dan will be envious)
Officially OTH now.
Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:
Curley.
Rick
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The safest tires belong on the rear wheels.
Loss of pressure in the front is not violently unstable.
And if you have a road hazard warranty, why not get a new tire?
Mitch.
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simpletire.com. Yes, $10/tar.
So far it is holding with the slime. I intend to run it until it wears
out or fails, but will move it to the rear axle, (un-driven)
Craig via Mercedes wrote:
On Thu, 17 May 2018 19:06:33 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
Some of y'all may remember
on 300Ds. For the 240D, I believe all had painted hubcaps, but some
81-81 had alloy wheels for hubcaps, denoted by 3 white stripes.
Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
Bundts became stock between model years 82-83 on W123s, I believe.
-D
On May 17, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via
Mercedes
This might possibly be worse than a V8 W124:
https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc1/PIX133/abea4a60-39ac-4dc4-8afd-0a4398e945a4.JPG
https://www.copart.com/lot/31141888
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That sounds like the same function as (IIRC) a Highwayman's Knot.
Greg
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Got some of this stuff (LA’s Totally Awesome All Purpose Concentrated Cleaner)
this morning at the local DT. Been raining constantly here but should clear up
midday, at which time I’ll give it a try and report back.
-D
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Gobble, gobble.
-D
> On May 19, 2018, at 11:04 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> 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 -
On Sat, May 19, 2018 at 11:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes
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> > couple cans of corned beef (Spam)
>
> Spam is NOT corned beef!
>
How can you tell? ;-)
-MMM-
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