Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
If it's like my 82 SD, there is a mechanical (cable or rod) linkage from the throttle that controls the shift points and a vacuum signal (from the injection pump) that controls shift firmness. The vacuum signal uses the vacuum pump, a restriction, and a variable leak (also controlled by throttl

Re: [MBZ] W123 240D next problem Trans rear mount plate

2019-09-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Doesn't someone have the parts to convert it to a manny squirreled away? An auto 240D is a travesty ... On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 10:23 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I got the pig of a auto trans out this evening. It appears that the > ears on the TC have broken o

Re: [MBZ] W123 240D next problem Trans rear mount plate

2019-09-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I got the pig of a auto trans out this evening.  It appears that the ears on the TC have broken off.   I don't remember who suggested that possibility, but whoever it was gets a jar of cat poop jelly from Andrew.   After I got the rear plate cut loose, I cut off the remainder of the bolts I cou

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-19 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
My ‘82 has the VCV on the IP. Kevin and Hillsboro, Oregon 1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 19, 2019, at 5:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > vcv on my 81 is on top of the valve cover. Get the diagram from FSM Or from > Sunvalley. Different trans from a 30

Re: [MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
8,323 miles, divided by 352 Hours = 23.170 mile per hour average... The poor thing has been driven like a hot rod it's entire life... for a Mog. On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 5:05 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's a SEE, minus the front loader and backhoe. Here WAS an

Re: [MBZ] Viable GWN Benz shoppe

2019-09-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That is part of the puzzle, do you also have a garage to park it during winter? I think the roads do not get salted in the winter, right? That would be the kiss of death. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 5:20 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
vcv on my 81 is on top of the valve cover.  Get the diagram from FSM Or from Sunvalley. Different trans from a 300D. Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 9/19/19 6:43 PM: Kevin, The valves on the top of the valve cover manage the EGR, I believe, so they wouldn’t affect shift points. There should

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
search sunvalley mercedes transmission.   somewhere in the archives Marc should have the vacuum diagram and adjusting instructions for 82 240D. Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote on 9/19/19 6:34 PM: We took Hildegard out for a test drive today, and she seems to be running better since the valve ad

Re: [MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
That's a SEE, minus the front loader and backhoe. Here WAS an even better deal: https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Excavators-1989-Freightliner-FLU419-Small-Emplacement-Excavator-Virginia/1776447/NSN/2420-01-160-2754 -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
You don't get a MOG for the ride, you get one for working. Too bad this one doesn't come with any working parts --- On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 5:41 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I bet a shorty like that rides rough... > -Curt > > On Thursday, September 19, 2019,

Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Kevin, The valves on the top of the valve cover manage the EGR, I believe, so they wouldn’t affect shift points. There should be a VCV (vacuum control valve) on top of the injection pump that is the major player in the shift/vacuum function. Vacuum goes to the VCV and then to the vacuum modula

[MBZ] 1982 240D Shifting

2019-09-19 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
We took Hildegard out for a test drive today, and she seems to be running better since the valve adjustment. The shift points seem to occur at specific speed and engine RPM rather than throttle positions. All vac lines leading inside the car are disconnected and capped, but all of the lines atop

Re: [MBZ] 32K 240D on BAT

2019-09-19 Thread MG via Mercedes
Manual says both sides are the same. Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: Hammer price $13250! Wow!! I have 12.5% of that money in my 1982 240D with just under 6x the miles! I need to install an AC compressor in mine as well. Bonus: I was checking out the trunk and came across some new brake pa

Re: [MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I bet a shorty like that rides rough... -Curt On Thursday, September 19, 2019, 5:21:51 PM EDT, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: I don’t know ‘Mogs, but a 1990 with 8K miles and 352hrs on the engine seems a steal for $10K! https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/underwood-unimog/6981

Re: [MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Agree! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 19, 2019, at 5:21 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t know ‘Mogs, but a 1990 with 8K miles and 352hrs on the engine seems a > steal for $10K! > > https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/underwood-unimog/6981812085.html > > Kevin in Hills

[MBZ] A new Mog for Jim or anyone else

2019-09-19 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I don’t know ‘Mogs, but a 1990 with 8K miles and 352hrs on the engine seems a steal for $10K! https://portland.craigslist.org/grg/cto/d/underwood-unimog/6981812085.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.oki

[MBZ] Viable GWN Benz shoppe

2019-09-19 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I have returned to the GWN, but it is just raining for now. SWMBA has had her yoda for five years and I just found out that she has not performed any of the scheduled care other than oil changes. She spends buckets of cash on virtue signaling foods, shoes for many occasions, and other non-esse

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,Gaston, SC

2019-09-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I like your thinking --R Sent from iPhone > On Sep 19, 2019, at 4:14 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > $250, unless the AC works, then $300. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:55 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] W123 240D next problem Trans rear mount plate

2019-09-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
exactly.   I came in to get the grinder.   The only things left are to get the driveshaft loose from the front flex disk (bolts are out) and cut the 4 bolts on the rear mount plate.   I can't budge the big nut on the driveshaft so it slides more freely.   Wish I had kept the 24" crescent wrench

Re: [MBZ] 32K 240D on BAT

2019-09-19 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Hammer price $13250! Wow!! I have 12.5% of that money in my 1982 240D with just under 6x the miles! I need to install an AC compressor in mine as well. Bonus: I was checking out the trunk and came across some new brake pads and a set of engine mounts brand new in the package! I knew that it

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,Gaston, SC

2019-09-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
$250, unless the AC works, then $300. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:55 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Quick search looks like a replacement, or pull and rebuild the reverse > clutch/shifter valve, which you might as well rebuild the wh

Re: [MBZ] W123 240D next problem Trans rear mount plate

2019-09-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Likely the captive nuts have rusted away to the point that they won't hold still but they still hold the bolt in place. Grind 'em off, order new bolts / nuts from Classic Center? I had the same issue on my rusty 123 wagon. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:43 PM Curley M

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,Gaston, SC

2019-09-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Quick search looks like a replacement, or pull and rebuild the reverse clutch/shifter valve, which you might as well rebuild the whole thing or replace it with a known working tranny. So basically the car is a boat anchor at this point without a fair amount of work, and maybe money. --FT On

[MBZ] W123 240D next problem Trans rear mount plate

2019-09-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
When I went to take out the 4 bolts holding the plate that the rear trans mount bolts to, the captive nuts spin.   There does not appear to be a way to hold the captive nuts.   Anyone BTDT? I guess I will have to grind off the bolt heads, but then I don't know how to get the old bolts out and

[MBZ] Silver/Green 6.3 sedan on BAT

2019-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Very rare/weird color combination. $53K and climbing. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-mercedes-benz-300sel-6-3-6/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-09-19 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

[MBZ] 32K 240D on BAT

2019-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not too shabby. Over $10k with 50 minutes left. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-14/?utm_source=dailymail&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2019-09-19 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,Gaston, SC

2019-09-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
But this is a 124? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 3:17 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No such thing in a W123. > > On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 10:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > There's only one pi

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,Gaston, SC

2019-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No such thing in a W123. On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 10:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There's only one pic, looks pretty straight in it, paint is rough. I'm > guessing a fairly simple tranny fix. $400? > > --FT > > On 9/19/19 10:00 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] "Cheap" G-wagen

2019-09-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"Transmission has no grinds or pop outs." What fun is that? On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 10:04 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > smoke no check engine lights > > ?? > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,Gaston, SC

2019-09-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
There's only one pic, looks pretty straight in it, paint is rough.  I'm guessing a fairly simple tranny fix.  $400? --FT On 9/19/19 10:00 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Too bad it is black. Does it look very rusty? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:38 AM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] "Cheap" G-wagen

2019-09-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
smoke no check engine lights ?? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 2007 Mercedes Benz G Class - $23500 > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-2007-mercedes-benz-class/698170945

Re: [MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,Gaston, SC

2019-09-19 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Too bad it is black. Does it look very rusty? - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Sep 19, 2019 at 9:38 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $800 > > * About This Vehicle > * > > * > o > > o Driven 220,000 miles > * > o > > o Automat

[MBZ] 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D,Gaston, SC

2019-09-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
$800 * About This Vehicle * * o o Driven 220,000 miles * o o Automatic transmission * o o Exterior color: Black * o o 23.0 MPG city · 29.0 MPG highway · 25.0 MPG combined * Typical Features * * Alloy Wheels * 5-Cyl, Turbo Diesel, 2.5L

[MBZ] "Cheap" G-wagen

2019-09-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
2007 Mercedes Benz G Class - $23500 https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-pleasant-2007-mercedes-benz-class/6981709450.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de