Re: [MBZ] MB Engine Transplants?

On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:15:31 -0500 Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Are you guys trying to say Fahrzeug? As in, car, or driving thing? Yes, that's probably it, along with Fahrvernuegen. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 70-Year-Old Unimog Still Working – for a Good Cause

Knowing there is interest in Unimog on this list: https://www.truckinginfo.com/344963/70-year-old-unimog-still-working-for-a-good-cause Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be?

Not by an airport or downtown.   Its just out by the interstate.  Nothing special at all. If there was a Motel 6 next door, it might have out $49.95 right now. Rick Knoble via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 8:13 PM Hawaii or Manhattan. Rick From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be?

nope  this is just an ordinary place, next to the interstate.   Not even an airport or downtown hotel. tyee165 via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 9:08 PM A Trump Hotel?S ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be?

Noop!  USA. M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 8:36 PM Hong Kong? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] abomination

Maybe but American Cars have improved in 40 years and I don't know that MB has. Not a whole lot wrong with LS motors.Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curley McLain via Mercedes Date: 2019-11-20 8:27 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Randy Bennell via Mercedes Cc: Curley

Re: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be?

A Trump Hotel?Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curley McLain via Mercedes Date: 2019-11-20 8:10 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes_Discussion_List Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be? See attachment.Yes, it

Re: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be?

Hong Kong? On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 8:35 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good guess. I'd be happy to go the the former, but never the latter. > But no. > > > Rick Knoble via Mercedes > > November 20, 2019 at 8:13 PM > > Hawaii or

Re: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be?

Good guess.   I'd be happy to go the the former, but never the latter.   But no. Rick Knoble via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 8:13 PM Hawaii or Manhattan. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 20, 2019 8:11 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to:

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight and Lowes

yep, back then they were good and not outrageous priced.   Even in the 70s they were pricy, but good. Craig via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 2:57 PM On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:20:20 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes The mainstay of my toolbox is the Craftsman tools I

Re: [MBZ] abomination

all true, but it still has a rubber band for a timing chain. Curt Raymond via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 2:39 PM For really high mileage you put a VE TDI engine into it. Less weight than a 601, more power and due to the turbo more efficiency. I regularly

Re: [MBZ] abomination

Yup!  no apologies.  40 some years ago, if I could find a way to use MB parts on my frod, I was happy!  An MB Dissel in any brand X is an improvement.   A SBC in an MB is an abonination. Randy Bennell via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 1:39 PM I find it

Re: [MBZ] OT: M*Carbo?

Four thumbs up!   Nice! Curt Raymond via Mercedes November 20, 2019 at 11:19 AM Anybody ordered from M*Carbo before?I ordered one of their Mossberg 500 trigger kits yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frpF4vwy9Fk A week or so ago I fired my 500 with the

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight and Lowes

Snears was in a downward spiral 50 years ago.  The gravity pulled it down faster the lower it went.   no tears.   It was self inflicted. Crapsman hand tools were the last bastion of kwality at snears, until maybe 20 years ago. G Mann via Mercedes November 20,

Re: [MBZ] MB Engine Transplants?

Sorry, If I saw it spelled, it was 30 yrs ago. KHD was Klockner Humbolt Deutz.   They sold off Deutz years ago. Her's some of what's left:  https://www.khd.com Craig via Mercedes wrote on 11/20/19 9:58 AM: On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:13:52 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: BTW, Fahrtzoit

Re: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be?

Hawaii or Manhattan. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 20, 2019 8:11 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: 126die...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be? See attachment. Yes, it is a hotel room. No it is nothing special, just

[MBZ] OT: Where y'all think this might be?

See attachment. Yes, it is a hotel room.   No it is nothing special, just decent. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] abomination

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LS_based_GM_small-block_engine https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_4L60-E_transmission Randy On 20/11/2019 3:33 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:14:05 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Actually, in a different car, with a proper fuel

Re: [MBZ] abomination

On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:14:05 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Actually, in a different car, with a proper fuel curve, that engine > design (Chevy LS) will get 40 mpg. So what is an LS engine? Is it always a large V-8? The posting says: Power is sent to the rear wheels through a

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight and Lowes

On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 09:20:20 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Craftsman tool company had an exclusive contract with Sears Sears is > now an invisible company... the mighty giant retail company is kaput... > So, Craftsman tools is apparently seeking new outlets and markets. > To[o] bad,

Re: [MBZ] abomination

For really high mileage you put a VE TDI engine into it. Less weight than a 601, more power and due to the turbo more efficiency. I regularly broke 50mpg in my '98 Jetta, in a really light car it'd do better. -Curt On Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 3:25:11 PM EST, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] abomination

That would be a good project! It needs to go into a coupe. I'm out of the market though, all my projects are airplanes now. I'm going to pick up a Woody's Pusher project next week, if all goes according to plans ... On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 2:30 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] abomination

See I'm thinking a M120 V12 would be the engine to swap into it. It should fit fairly easily, I think some minimal mods are required. I have seen this S600 sitting fallow in some guy's front yard over by this barbecue joint I go to occasionally, and I know where there is a 124 I could easily

Re: [MBZ] abomination

You don't buy/build a car like that to get 40 MPG! You transplant an OM601 into something (MGB/GT?) to get 40 MPG On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 2:22 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You are correct. That said, the fuel curve can be designed to lean out at > a certain

Re: [MBZ] abomination

You are correct. That said, the fuel curve can be designed to lean out at a certain throttle position at a given rpm range in top gear. But yeah, it would be darn difficult to keep ones foot out of the throttle. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 20, 2019 2:17 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] abomination

Not if you have your foot in it most of the time. Did you listen to the dyno run? Randy On 20/11/2019 2:14 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Actually, in a different car, with a proper fuel curve, that engine design (Chevy LS) will get 40 mpg. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] abomination

On 20/11/2019 2:13 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: When I replaced the MG engine with an Olds engine, it was an improvement over the original. When you replace a Mercedes engine with anything else, it's a down grade, at least that's the thinking. That car look like it would be fun though ...

Re: [MBZ] abomination

Actually, in a different car, with a proper fuel curve, that engine design (Chevy LS) will get 40 mpg. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 20, 2019 1:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca Subject: Re: [MBZ] abomination Loads of

Re: [MBZ] abomination

Hen I replaced the MG engine with an Olds engine, it was an improvement over the original. When you replace a Mercedes engine with anything else, it's a down grade, at least that's the thinking. That car look like it would be fun though ... On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 1:40 PM Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] abomination

On 20/11/2019 11:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-300d-2-5-turbodiesel-8/ I find it humorous, that I suggested swapping a Mercedes engine into some other sort of vehicle and no one had anything much bad to say, but . . . put a

Re: [MBZ] abomination

Loads of fun, but it won't do 40 mpg! Randy On 20/11/2019 12:07 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yabut it makes nice noises on the dino run. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 12:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] MB Engine Transplants?

Are you guys trying to say Fahrzeug? As in, car, or driving thing? What about PKW? Personenkraftwagen . On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 11:01 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:13:52 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: M*Carbo?

LOL, good thing too. Since he quit smoking my dad has gotten really random. When he bought his Jeep he told me "I saw the color and just had to have it." You have to understand that I'd never heard my dad talk like that before. I'm pretty sure that this is actually an alien replacement. I

Re: [MBZ] abomination

Yabut it makes nice noises on the dino run. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 12:15 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-300d-2-5-turbodiesel-8/ > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: M*Carbo?

On 20/11/2019 11:33 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Dad has a BT99 he wants Angie to have. Why her I have no idea... -Curt Hi likes her! Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Weird but kinda cool Japanese custom mod wagon

Definitely unique, but not $18k+ unique. Don't forget all the speeding tickets and increased insurance cost. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 12:10 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > LHD?

Re: [MBZ] OT: M*Carbo?

They claim the reduced trigger pressure will help shooting clays. An 8# trigger is brutal for slugs... If its warm-ish I might try sporting clays on Sunday. Definitely going the Saturday after Thanksgiving to shoot trap, Dad has a BT99 he wants Angie to have. Why her I have no idea... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT: M*Carbo?

I haven’t, but I’m going to dust some clays on Saturday morning with a bunch of people from work. Lousy timing as we’re closing on the new house Friday, but I want to take advantage of rubbing elbows with the bosses at the range...I’ve been itching to get out there but haven’t been able to find

[MBZ] OT: M*Carbo?

Anybody ordered from M*Carbo before?I ordered one of their Mossberg 500 trigger kits yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frpF4vwy9Fk A week or so ago I fired my 500 with the slug barrel, it shot adequately but not "minute of deer". I was thinking the problem is the trigger. I plan to pull

[MBZ] I need this, vid shows loading a 123

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[MBZ] abomination

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[MBZ] Weird but kinda cool Japanese custom mod wagon

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Re: [MBZ] Jaw dropping restoration of a '51 Chrysler

butbutbut Chrysler never used Kelsey Hayes wheels. They used Motor Wheels!! --FT On 11/20/19 11:53 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: No way the seller will ever recover the cost of fixing this up.

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight and Lowes and Costco

Costco have this set on sale until tomorrow, I got one similar a coupla years ago, it is a nice set to carry in the car, tools are pretty well made.  I might get another one, $80 is a decent price.  I guess they are all chinesium but they work pretty well.

[MBZ] Jaw dropping restoration of a '51 Chrysler

No way the seller will ever recover the cost of fixing this up. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1951-chrysler-crown-imperial-convertable/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-11-20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 49 state '85 300D turbo on BAT. What's it worth?

Not a sleeper but more like a snoozer. I'm guessing $6100. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo-25/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-11-20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] The list

Despite the fond wishes of my ex wives, and their respective lawyers, rumors of my demise are unfounded. On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 9:28 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Can you hear me now > > On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 10:46 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles > Photon via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] The list

Can you hear me now On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 10:46 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: > Folks > > Am I still on the list? Or did y’all all die > > Thanks xx rick hawkins > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Freight and Lowes

Craftsman tool company had an exclusive contract with Sears Sears is now an invisible company... the mighty giant retail company is kaput... So, Craftsman tools is apparently seeking new outlets and markets. To bad, their reputation for quality is no longer earned.. they were good. On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] MB Engine Transplants?

On Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:13:52 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > BTW, Fahrtzoit is your word of the day.   KHD used it extensively to > segregate variable speed Diesel engines from constant speed engines, > such as for generators, water pumps, etc.   F912 series, F913 series, > etc.

Re: [MBZ] The list

It's Alive! It's Alive! Hahahaha (Mad cackle). Fred On Wed, Nov 20, 2019 at 8:37 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > E’s nawt ded yit! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Nov 20, 2019, at 7:58 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] The list

E’s nawt ded yit! --FT Sent from iPhone > On Nov 20, 2019, at 7:58 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not dead yet! > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 11:46 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles > Photon via Mercedes wrote: > >> Folks >> >> Am I

Re: [MBZ] The list

Not dead yet! - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Nov 19, 2019 at 11:46 PM Rick Hawkins Java Letterpress Cycles Photon via Mercedes wrote: > Folks > > Am I still on the list? Or did y’all all die > > Thanks xx rick hawkins > > ___ >