Around here all diesel pumps have green handles. Usually the price is
advertised with green lighting on the signs but not always...
On Sun, Nov 17, 2019 at 6:53 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
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> Should be Illegal, since the goobers stick their noses into everything
If that FL W111 had PW I might jump on it.
On Sun, Nov 17, 2019 at 6:18 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
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> Purdy dang rusty! Even for me! It would take heroic measures to restore
> it. It’s just the perfect configuration, euro with euro headlights, floor
> shift m
BTW, sometimes just cleaning and lubing ratchets fixes the skipping and jamming!
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> On Nov 17, 2019, at 7:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Looks like there are all kinds of them on eBay. I’ve got to check model
> numbers and get some ordered. I need a 3/8 and 1/4
And use permatex 81950 aka RLL (red lube of love) in those craftsman RHFT
ratchets:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/permatex-engine-assembly-lube-4-oz-81950/12028851-p?c3ch=PLA&c3nid=12028851-P&adtype=pla_with_promotion&product_channel=online&store_code=&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx7KB4t
Friend of mine has the looong version (18-20") of this:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174062074481
Needs rebuilding. He tried to get it fixed about 20 years ago and the guy at
Sears just wanted to swap it out for a short one.
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I got a lot of great Inside Track deals in the 1980s and 1990s, many of them on
actual name brand items like Blackhawk jack stands.
I don't recall why I dropped it about 25 years ago.
I thought Stanley bought Craftsman a few years ago and was recently making
moves to return production to USA.
If she drove it for 5 years for $200, that sets a very high bar for measuring
the financial correctness of elderly MBZ driving.
Mitch.
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Looks like there are all kinds of them on eBay. I’ve got to check model numbers
and get some ordered. I need a 3/8 and 1/4 ratchet rebuilt. My just buy a 1/2”
kit while I’m at it to have one on hand.
-D
> On Nov 17, 2019, at 7:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> Still scrap if th
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-392580.html
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> On Nov 17, 2019, at 7:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Still scrap if the rachet is broken. Unless someone has a source for the
> rachet repair kits...
>
> A working crappy cheep chinee
Still scrap if the rachet is broken. Unless someone has a source for
the rachet repair kits...
A working crappy cheep chinee rachet is better than a dead crapsman
non-racheting paperweight.
Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote on 11/17/19 6:19 PM:
Yeah but they’ll swap your worn out ratche
There, I fixed it. I have not seen a tire iron that would fit in a
3/8" or 11 mm hole. Not even my BMW motorsickle tire irons will. They
are small. I always have a 12" extension in my box, and they work well
for this job. Still takes me more than a minute. More like 10-15 to
stop, op
Wow - sounds like both parties got a good deal - great work!
On Sun, Nov 17, 2019 at 4:19 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes <
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> Busy weekend, sort of
>
> Began when SWMBA finally got confirmation the ‘yota was on the move
> north. Seems the best way to suck a car to the G
These are considered the 240D of ratchets. Very tough!
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> On Nov 17, 2019, at 7:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> Yup, that’s one of mine. They’re all round head ratchets. Guess now I need to
> look for rebuild kits…
>
> -D
>
>
>> On Nov 17, 2019, at 7:19 PM, D
Yup, that’s one of mine. They’re all round head ratchets. Guess now I need to
look for rebuild kits…
-D
> On Nov 17, 2019, at 7:19 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
>
> Yeah but they’ll swap your worn out ratchets with Asian made ones. If you
> look online, you might be able to buy rebuild kits f
Yeah but they’ll swap your worn out ratchets with Asian made ones. If you look
online, you might be able to buy rebuild kits for your USA ratchets. If you
have a vintage craftsman RHFT (round head fine tooth) ratchet, do not swap it
out as these are quite desirable and valuable!
Here is an examp
All it takes is a tire iron/lug wrench, a couple of 13mm wrenches and a minute
and you can swap the spring out.
The lug wrench is the critical tool here.
-D
> On Nov 17, 2019, at 7:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
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> On Sun, 17 Nov 2019 17:46:52 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
I just googled this and it seems that the (Lowe’s) stores are misinformed.
Corporate says they’ll honor “all lifetime warranties no matter where the
Craftsman tool was purchased.”
https://www.wcpo.com/money/consumer/dont-waste-your-money/will-lowes-honor-craftsman-lifetime-warranties
Guess I’m
Neither Ace nor Lowe’s will honor warranties on my Craftsman tools, many of
which are second generation tools. I’ve got two ratchets that are worn out
right now and need the little rebuild kits they used to give you. Both
retailers told me “tough beans” when I asked for replacement parts or even
On Sun, 17 Nov 2019 17:46:52 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes
wrote:
> I had a spring break. Not a bad idea to carry a spare, or install new
> every 10 yrs or so as preventative.
>
> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 11/17/19 11:24 AM:
> > I have had it happen to me about 3-4 times that I c
Crapsman is and has been at ace hardware also. They have not
warranted a tool for me for probably 40 years. THey are even crappier
now. On fleabay, clowns are piecing out old crapsman sockets and
wrenches for 3x list price.
Better off with tools from HF, or home despot, or even lows coba
Should be Illegal, since the goobers stick their noses into everything
else, including your bedroom.
Been a problem since BP took over Standard/Amoco/whatever stations in
the 80s and installed green handles on Benzine pumps.
Some places have yellow handles for Dissel. Yellow has been adopt
I had a spring break. Not a bad idea to carry a spare, or install new
every 10 yrs or so as preventative.
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 11/17/19 11:24 AM:
I have had it happen to me about 3-4 times that I can remember. It is probably
a good idea considering it takes less than a minute
On my rusty crypsler rims, (steel) I left it bare and the goop held.
For alum, I htink you can leave it bare or paint with anything for
alum. (Rusoleum makes an alum primer. That alone should be plenty. or
a spray of KILZ should work. Kilz is pretty sticky.
Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrot
Purdy dang rusty! Even for me! It would take heroic measures to restore it.
It’s just the perfect configuration, euro with euro headlights, floor shift
manual, sunroof, burgundy leather (all destroyed), ivory steering wheel,
factory hitch.
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> On Nov 17, 2019, at 6:02 PM, Ma
I was at Harbor Freight today and noticed their pitches for their
Inside Track Club.
Is this worth it?
I was also at Lowes and noticed Craftsman tools and toolboxes. Lowes has
bought the Craftsman name and will honor the warranty on existing tools.
They had all kinds of tools, which looked like t
How rusty?
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
Nov 17, 2019 5:37:19 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes :
> Yes it’s a complete parts car. I don’t have the heart to part it out and
> would love to restore it but I don’t think I’ll ever get to it!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>
>> On Nov 17, 2019, at 5:26
Strong work.
I sold an 86 Cherokee some years ago in Houston, it was OK enough but
the V6 engine was starting to have Unpleasant Noises and various other
fits. I put it on Auto Trader or something, and was getting lots of
inquiries from Hablaers of Espanol who were wanting to ship it south,
Yes it’s a complete parts car. I don’t have the heart to part it out and would
love to restore it but I don’t think I’ll ever get to it!
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> On Nov 17, 2019, at 5:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> Your ask is $3,000?
>
> -D
>
>
>> On Nov 17, 2019, at 5:05 PM, Di
Your ask is $3,000?
-D
> On Nov 17, 2019, at 5:05 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> I have one of those. 1968 250SE coupe, euro manual with sunroof and factory
> hitch. My ask is 24,000 less than that one! But..
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Nov 17, 2019, at 12:21 PM, F
Busy weekend, sort of
Began when SWMBA finally got confirmation the ‘yota was on the move north.
Seems the best way to suck a car to the GWN is to initiate the process from
this end instead of futzing around with generic and unproven brokers in the
lower 48. I truly appreciate the information
I have one of those. 1968 250SE coupe, euro manual with sunroof and factory
hitch. My ask is 24,000 less than that one! But..
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> On Nov 17, 2019, at 12:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> That's beautiful. Digital odo too, interesting
>
> --FT
>
>> On 11/1
IIRC some of the pumps in Canada are also designed to fool us dieselers.
Greg
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There are fewer and fewer people interested in the classics. Having
acknowledged that, the fellow who won best of show at the local section Show
and Shine this year was early 30’s with an original 1953 sedan he was in the
process of putting back together. Preservation, not restoration type wor
Beware of green nozzles that aren't diesel...
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/146014/6664-1163444.jpg
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First time I saw a Designo with black leather (with white piping).
Usually that option is chosen more colorfully.
Mitch.
> On November 17, 2019 at 12:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-e350-wagon/7021498588.html
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> Frederick wrote:
> Corrosion and paint and layers of rubber sealant have been
> removed from the tire sealing area, so was wondering what paint
> to put on the raw aluminum alloy?
> Wurth's ? or ? Or just leave it bare?
Not alloy, but I have use JBWeld to smooth out heavily pitted
steel rims.
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-mercedes-benz-e350-wagon/7021498588.html
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I have had it happen to me about 3-4 times that I can remember. It is probably
a good idea considering it takes less than a minute to install.
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> On Nov 17, 2019, at 6:55 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> That is good news, far better than dealing with stripped th
That's beautiful. Digital odo too, interesting
--FT
On 11/17/19 11:59 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
This looks pretty decent and the ask isn’t outrageous.:
https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/land-lakes-mercedes-benz-250se-dr/7021799601.html
-D
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This looks pretty decent and the ask isn’t outrageous.:
https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/land-lakes-mercedes-benz-250se-dr/7021799601.html
-D
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In your case, to me, it suggests perhaps a good wire brushing [wheel on a
drill, perhaps a brass wire wheel] to remove all corrosion to bare clean
metal, followed by
J B Metal applied with spatula as smoothly as possible, then sanded smooth
to present a clean surface to meet the tire bead.
Fresh pr
Alles.
Thanks for the replies.
I have my own ancient tyre machine and the goop (rubber cement) that seals
rims.
My problem is that the sealant works but ( IMO) that the air is escaping
via the very thin layer of corrosion under the paint.
Corrosion and paint and layers of rubber sealant have been r
That is good news, far better than dealing with stripped threads or worse.
I'm beginning to wonder if keeping a spare spring in my OM60x cars wouldn't
be a bad idea. I've heard several stories about these springs breaking,
not terribly common but would be very inconvenient if it happened on the
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