Re: [MBZ] English Red 1978 NA 300C on BAT

2018-11-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Similar experience when I put the 2.82 diff into the e420. The clunking with the 1-2 shift went away with the new diff mounts. Subframe bushings are another possibility. I seem to have a clunk in the rear of the 87 wagon when going over bumps. It is either the subframe bushings or an upper shock

Re: [MBZ] English Red 1978 NA 300C on BAT

2018-11-02 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Speaking of dead rubber vs. new rubber, the "new" differential and axles in The White Whale (aka 124.193) are very smooth and quiet, I'm sure that the new differential mounts help with that. I really should also replace the mounts on my '95 E300 and see how much quieter that car will be. The

Re: [MBZ] Magazine

2018-11-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I purchased a front bumper 3.5 coupe from Dave in Britain. Now I want to sell the one that I took off the car when I put his on. Has nickel bloom but otherwise OK. On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 2:18 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On November 2, 2018 at 12:41 PM

Re: [MBZ] Magazine

2018-11-02 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 2, 2018 at 12:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Ha. I wonder if they're in the U.K.? It would appear so. Address : Classic Mercedes Magazine Sundial House 17 Wickham Road Beckenham Kent BR3 5JS England. ___

Re: [MBZ] Magazine

2018-11-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I have parts only. Sold my coupe in 2010. On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 12:51 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You have a C111, and it's not on BaT? > BTW, I can relieve you of any 123 parts you want to get rid of. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-02 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > fmiser wrote: > > > Are you planning on towing doubles/triples commercially? > Mitch wrote: > > When towing a car sized utility trailer behind a 51' furniture > van behind a W900 Kenworth, does it matter? Yes. If it's a commercial vehicle driven commercially, it falls under FMCSR

Re: [MBZ] Magazine

2018-11-02 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
You have a C111, and it's not on BaT? BTW, I can relieve you of any 123 parts you want to get rid of. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 2, 2018 11:42 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Magazine Ha. I wonder

Re: [MBZ] Magazine

2018-11-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ha. I wonder if they're in the U.K.? Perhaps I can unload my 111 coupe and w123 parts with an ad in their classifieds. Has anyone used them before? On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 12:13 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.classicmercedesmagazine.com/ > > --FT

[MBZ] Magazine

2018-11-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Big truck

2018-11-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 2 Nov 2018 04:14:33 -0400 archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: > These states allow triple towing: > > > https://rv-roadtrips.thefuntimesguide.com/triple_towing/ They have a different definition for triple towing. In the big truck world it is a tractor towing three trailers. Doubles is a

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-02 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 2 Nov 2018 01:21:02 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > > Mitch wrote: > > > > > > Twin trailers is a special license endorsement, isn't it? > > > Craig wrote: > > > > Yes, but I have it. > > Are you planning on towing doubles/triples commercially? Not at the present time, but I

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-02 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 2, 2018 at 2:21 AM fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > Are you planning on towing doubles/triples commercially? When towing a car sized utility trailer behind a 51' furniture van behind a W900 Kenworth, does it matter? ___

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
These states allow triple towing: Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Mexico North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-02 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > Mitch wrote: > > > > Twin trailers is a special license endorsement, isn't it? > Craig wrote: > > Yes, but I have it. Are you planning on towing doubles/triples commercially? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Trailer Towing with Benzes

2018-11-02 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > Craig wrote: > > > > I'm looking for something to tow our utility trailer, if I > > will not be allowed to tow it behind our biggest trailer, a > > 51' 1995 Kentucky furniture van. I'm guessing the trailer and > > its contents will weigh about 3500 lbs. > Mitch wrote: > > Twin trailers is a