Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Suck it back out and check the o rings. Fresh oil and some dye would be able to provide a second opinion for the sniffer. OR, put the dye in and see where the leaks are. If there are some, pull the stuff back out. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD -

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

The best glue I've found for plastics is Gorilla glue. On sheet material the glue coating MUST be very, very thin because the glue expands on drying. Coat one side with glue and wet the other side very lightly. Wrap it tightly with duct tape or clamp it in the case of solid parts. Trim off any

Re: [MBZ] I Simply Don't Know What To Say...

I have often wanted to drop a 240d engine into a LWB 140 chassis Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 9:10 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Best of both worlds for you Dan. A finny 240D. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Jun 2, 2018 7:32 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] I Simply Don't Know What To Say...

Well it certainly ratchets up the value of the all original Arizona finny I've just found. If that was a realistic price... for a much modified car. Meah Original, or not at all... It's a Detroit car, so I will take bets there is a BUNCH of rust plastered over under that new paint.. Rusty

Re: [MBZ] I Simply Don't Know What To Say...

I think he'll own that car for a long time . . . On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 9:10 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Best of both worlds for you Dan. A finny 240D. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Jun 2, 2018 7:32 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > ???

Re: [MBZ] I Simply Don't Know What To Say...

Best of both worlds for you Dan. A finny 240D. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jun 2, 2018 7:32 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > ??? > > https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/1966-mercedes- > benz-fintail/6602697022.html

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

Guess I missed it! Been busy turning over the college rentals! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 5:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Where have you been? That was headline news a few days ago. We were all > shaking our collective heads at the idiocy of it all. > >> On Sat, Jun 2,

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

You may have been thinking about an adhesion promoter that’s use to help paint stick to plastic surfaces, such as bumpers: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Automotive-11-oz-Adhesion-Promoter-Primer-Spray-Paint-251572/205751604 -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 9:32 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 19:57:57 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On June 2, 2018 at 6:22 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 19:55:52 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes > > > wrote: > > > > > > Maybe some of that special paint primer (the name of

Re: [MBZ] I Simply Don't Know What To Say...

Tasteless, over improved, inauthentic. Oh yeah - forgot to mention - OVERPRICED. On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 7:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ??? > > https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/1966-mercedes- > benz-fintail/6602697022.html

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

> On June 2, 2018 at 6:22 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 15:31:44 -0600 Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 19:55:52 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Maybe some of that special paint primer (the name of which escapes me > >

[MBZ] I Simply Don't Know What To Say...

??? https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/d/1966-mercedes-benz-fintail/6602697022.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hyropneumatic WUZ:Price drop. Poos better hurry

I’ve driven both and wholeheartedly agree. I wasn’t trying to be a d*ck about the spring thing, but did want to make sure that it was understood that the springs predated the HCS and that were not used across the board. Like a lot of MB’s options, it was included on only the higher end cars.

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 15:31:44 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 19:55:52 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I tried everything I could find and never got anything to stick long > > term... > > Maybe some of that special paint primer (the name of which

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 21:40:08 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I tried both the stuff I successfully used for good pads and trim > adhesive. I tried contact cement, super glue, shoe goo, ducto cement > and even liquid nails. I dunno if some PO had put something on the > material but

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

I tried both the stuff I successfully used for good pads and trim adhesive. I tried contact cement, super glue, shoe goo, ducto cement and even liquid nails. I dunno if some PO had put something on the material but nothing stuck. It'd be good for a few days and then be flapping. Best luck I had

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

I tried both the stuff I successfully used for good pads and trim adhesive. I tried contact cement, super glue, shoe goo, ducto cement and even liquid nails. I dunno if some PO had put something on the material but nothing stuck. It'd be good for a few days and then be flapping. Best luck I had

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 19:55:52 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I tried everything I could find and never got anything to stick long > term... Maybe some of that special paint primer (the name of which escapes me at the moment, but it chemically does something to the surface of the

Re: [MBZ] Hyropneumatic WUZ:Price drop. Poos better hurry

Interesting tidbits. I still maintain that driving a 109/111 with the HC was a big improvement. On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 4:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No argument, just the clarification of some misinformation, that’s all. > > I wasn’t questioning whether it

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

Where have you been? That was headline news a few days ago. We were all shaking our collective heads at the idiocy of it all. On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 5:08 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > So BAT turned it down? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

AWA? On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 5:14 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The ne plus ultra of Canadian humor! > > Greg > > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley > McLain via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday,

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip: Now in North Carolina

I'll be there the weekend of June 15-17. On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 1:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > True, but not a deal breaker. I’ve got lots more pictures from the owner, > and I didn’t see any other indications of aftermarketness. > > -D > > > > On Jun 2,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

The ne plus ultra of Canadian humor! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2018 12:58 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

So BAT turned it down? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought the same thing. I asked there before I took it public. They > weren’t interested. > > -D > > >> On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Dimitri wrote: >> >> Honestly, I think

Re: [MBZ] 722.6's

Sun Valley MB transmission.Call them! archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Get all the parts numbers together and call that place in California that rebuilds transmissions; Sun somthing? They have helped listers with their transmission problems for years. Gerry Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

I went to a lecture at "After Dark In the Park" at HVNP where this lady talked and showed pictures of traveling all over the world with her Metzler inflatable Kayak. It was the best program I ever saw there. It was while I was living at Volcano, the most wonderful place in the world.I

Re: [MBZ] Hyropneumatic WUZ:Price drop. Poos better hurry

No argument, just the clarification of some misinformation, that’s all. I wasn’t questioning whether it was standard on any particular model, just disputing the statement that the spring was a aftermarket part, that’s all. -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 3:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

It remains to be seen if the 3M stuff will last long term, but so far it’s holding well. -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 3:55 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I tried everything I could find and never got anything to stick long term... > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Might be over my head

Red green was the most watched show in AWA for years. When he had the viewer contests, Awa always won. I have my Red Green patches packed up somewhere, along wit' da possum lodge membership card Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Glad to see SOMEBODY got the reference... -

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

I tried everything I could find and never got anything to stick long term... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 12:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The vinyl on the c pillar cover on the 190 is completely loose. What is best to glue it back on? Sent

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

I tried everything I could find and never got anything to stick long term... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 12:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The vinyl on the c pillar cover on the 190 is completely loose. What is best to glue it back on? Sent

[MBZ] Hyropneumatic WUZ:Price drop. Poos better hurry

Looks like I missed out on a whale of an argument. My 2¢: THIS IS BASED ON MBNA models ONLY!!! The RTW ordered cars as they want. THe Hyrdopneumatic "spring" (HCS) appeared first in the 300SE (L) models in the early 60s, then on the 220SEb. I believe the idea predates that, as part of the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

HERE, THE "CITY" tore up the parking, installed wavy tubing "bike racks" and "planters" where we used to be able to park once i n a while, when a space opened up, right across from the big state indoctrination factory (university). Needless to say, nobody uses the "bke racks" and the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Elon Musk's very awkward moment...

Oh I came across this. More nuanced than most stuff I have seen. Homepage [image: Karl W] [image: Go to the profile of Brinda A. Thomas, Ph.D.] Brinda A.

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

A piece I read some time ago stated the inflate-a-plane escape pod idea was scrapped largely because the helicopter recovery of downed pilots was by 1961 able to be demonstrated as having a much higher potential for safe pilot recovery after bail out, or for recovery of inserted forces. The "blow

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

Well, it got that needed engineering, and more: The wing, tail assembly and pilot’s seat were constructed of a new rubberized Airmat fabric developed by Goodyear that consisted of joined layers of inflatable rubber-coated nylon fabric shaped by thousands of nylon threads that gave it one of the

[MBZ] E300 exhaust

So the muffler on the 95 fell off the other day. This is the one that was cracked right as it goes into the muffler and I tried welding it a couple of times but it kept cracking again. I went down to the Napa here in town to see if they sold those exhaust adapters things. They did not but said

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

I guess so but this compressor is fine, makes no noises etc. might be leaking though. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:25 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You should buy some of those screens that you put in the inlet of the > compressor. I’ve done it on all the ones

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

I will contact you off list Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:36 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Secret message to Kaleb - I have a stash of virgin R12 that I'll sell you - > - - I'll even throw in a 5 ton R22 compressor unit! > > On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 12:22 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

> > From the Wikipedia page: > "The flight test program had a fatal crash when Army aviator Lt. "Pug" Wallace was killed. The aircraft was in a descending turn when one of the control cables under the wing came off the pulley and was wedged in the pulley bracket, locking the stick. The turn

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Secret message to Kaleb - I have a stash of virgin R12 that I'll sell you - - - I'll even throw in a 5 ton R22 compressor unit! On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 12:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well I recovered it. I charged 2.25 lbs and recovered 1.78, so lost a

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

You should buy some of those screens that you put in the inlet of the compressor. I’ve done it on all the ones I’ve replaced compressors on so if they crater it won’t bugger up the compressor. -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 1:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well I recovered

Re: [MBZ] Don's New Plane

Indeed - what if you at least partially inflated it with helium? We have stronger, and possibly lighter materials today. How do you make a 4G spar with fabric and air pressure? On Fri, Jun 1, 2018 at 8:59 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That concept fascinates me.

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Well I recovered it. I charged 2.25 lbs and recovered 1.78, so lost a bit in the test. The machine itself could also be leaking or the holding tank valves. Anyway, I think this is what I’m going to do. I did another sniffer test and before the connections around the drier set it off. Heck even

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

I would. When I’ve had a questionable system I pull a vacuum for maybe 30-45 minutes then wait a day to see if it’s still got a vacuum. That’s mainly because I don’t have a recovery system, and I don’t want to lose the charge. -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 1:01 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip: Now in North Carolina

True, but not a deal breaker. I’ve got lots more pictures from the owner, and I didn’t see any other indications of aftermarketness. -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 1:04 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmm, aftermarket cone-type air filter... > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip: Now in North Carolina

Hmm, aftermarket cone-type air filter... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 2, 2018 1:01:04 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Cool! Probably nice to see lots of trees and other stuff after being >in the Southwest… > >Going anywhere near Charlottesvile, VA? I’m

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Maybe I should recover it then pull a vacuum and leave it till tomorrow then see where it’s at? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 11:58 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Your test was too short for the slow slow leak of barrier hoses. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip: Now in North Carolina

Cool! Probably nice to see lots of trees and other stuff after being in the Southwest… Going anywhere near Charlottesvile, VA? I’m trying to find someone to look at a nice W108 there I may be interested in. https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-mercedes-benz-280se/6590011428.html

Re: [MBZ] Road Trip: Now in North Carolina

Sounds encouraging! Let Rich and I know if you head our way. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 2, 2018 12:56:34 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >We have been in the Boone/Wilkesboro area since last Sunday. We have >talked with the folks at Samaritan's Purse and have

Re: [MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

3M Headliner adhesive or 3M Heavy Duty Trim adhesive (best), but you’ve got to make sure it’s clean as heck and the old glue has been scraped off as best as possible and the surface cleaned. -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The vinyl on the c

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Charge it and run that as your test, but find a way to avoid permanent installation of the adapters. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 2, 2018 12:55:49 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Yes I got plenty of 134, so you are saying charge it with that as a

[MBZ] A question maybe poos can help with

The vinyl on the c pillar cover on the 190 is completely loose. What is best to glue it back on? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Your test was too short for the slow slow leak of barrier hoses. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 2, 2018 12:56:15 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Would it system silk hold a vacuum though? > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 2, 2018, at 11:45 AM, Dan

[MBZ] Road Trip: Now in North Carolina

We have been in the Boone/Wilkesboro area since last Sunday. We have talked with the folks at Samaritan's Purse and have investigated the area. We are going to see a house for sale in a few minutes. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Yes I got plenty of 134, so you are saying charge it with that as a test but don’t run the system on it? I would have to install some r134 adaptors anyway I guess. What size is the high side fitting? I have gotten adapters before that were too small to screw onto the MB r12 fitting. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Would it system silk hold a vacuum though? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 11:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not barrier hoses, so they’re probably all leaking out anyway. > > -D > > >> On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:41 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Recover

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Tried that, no bubbles Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 11:36 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Try soapy water at a joint your sniffer says is leaking. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

On Sat, 2 Jun 2018 10:03:47 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I got “discovered” by GCFS: > > http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/1993-mercedes-benz-400e-4/ You tempt me ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Not barrier hoses, so they’re probably all leaking out anyway. -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:41 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Recover the R12, replace all the O-rings, full with nitrogen and a little > R134 and check for leaks. > > Don't you have like 300 pounds of R134? Sacrifice

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Recover the R12, replace all the O-rings, full with nitrogen and a little R134 and check for leaks. Don't you have like 300 pounds of R134? Sacrifice that stuff. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Working with r12

Try soapy water at a joint your sniffer says is leaking. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Working with r12

So I’m getting this 85 190d 5 speed back on the road that I got from copart for $400. It had been sitting for no telling how many years but is pretty clean. Replaced the starter and she runs great. Ac is original r12 and was completely empty. I’m not sure if that is not be unexpected in a car

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

I thought the same thing. I asked there before I took it public. They weren’t interested. -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 12:24 PM, Dimitri wrote: > > Honestly, I think that car is a good BAT candidate. Get more money. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 2, 2018, at 10:28 AM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

Honestly, I think that car is a good BAT candidate. Get more money. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 2, 2018, at 10:28 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pretty much. As stated in the listing, only thing I know of that doesn’t > work are the headlight wipers. > > It could still use some

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

Pretty much. As stated in the listing, only thing I know of that doesn’t work are the headlight wipers. It could still use some minor stuff for the terminally OCD, like maybe brake hoses and a return line on the power steering that’s seeping, but other than that it’s pretty much 100% as much

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

If nothing else needs fixin' then you are virtually giving that car away. On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 10:03 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I got “discovered” by GCFS: > > http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/1993-mercedes-benz-400e-4/ > > -D > > >

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

And the FUSES!! -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 10:20 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Has he changed/checked the fuel strainer? > > On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 2:15 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Frankenheap sat for 10 years before I got it. It

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

Has he changed/checked the fuel strainer? On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 2:15 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Frankenheap sat for 10 years before I got it. It started and ran GREAT, > right from the get-go. > > I think it's 'easy' driving that they hate, just sitting

[MBZ] 1993 400E

I got “discovered” by GCFS: http://germancarsforsaleblog.com/1993-mercedes-benz-400e-4/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 722.6's

Sun Valley. https://www.mercedesdismantlers.com/index.html -D > On Jun 2, 2018, at 5:51 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Get all the parts numbers together and call that place in California that > rebuilds transmissions; Sun somthing? They have helped listers with their >

Re: [MBZ] 722.6's

Get all the parts numbers together and call that place in California that rebuilds transmissions; Sun somthing? They have helped listers with their transmission problems for years. Gerry Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > > > Well first of all what is the issue you are having? > > Won't move.

Re: [MBZ] This 210 diesel

Frankenheap sat for 10 years before I got it. It started and ran GREAT, right from the get-go. I think it's 'easy' driving that they hate, just sitting doesn't bother them at all. I hope so, anyway, as that was the rationale behind getting rid of the Chevy and replacing it with the Mazcedes.