Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:22:44 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > A friend from Florida called me this afternoon to update the Nav in his > Nissan. > It was in the upper 50s and sunny this afternoon. I showed up in gym > shorts and T-shirt, he came out with jeans and a coat on. Insisted on

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

Thank you... I could not restrain my sarcastic muscle, which is likely overdeveloped.. ;)) On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 5:57 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:56:28 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > O... The humanity !!! > > > > Now, California will have to burn yet

Re: [MBZ] BAT, for those interested in the manly art of flight

3 days remaining on the BAT sale... and $65,000 is cheap in today's market, presuming it has good logs and engine time remaining, etc etc.. If you can fly this airplane your next issue airplane is a P51 single seat fighter, no instructor... get in, fire it up, and learn how to fight with it...

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

A friend from Florida called me this afternoon to update the Nav in his Nissan. It was in the upper 50s and sunny this afternoon. I showed up in gym shorts and T-shirt, he came out with jeans and a coat on. Insisted on firing up the car and turning on the heat because I must be freezing.

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

But in the 2020 GLA I droe today - if you apply less pressure on the brake the engine keeps on idling. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 2:26 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > > > When you put your foot on the brake the engine shuts

[MBZ] How the meek have risen - '60 Volvo on BAT

I bought my 1959 P544 four speed for $375 in 1968 and sold it a year later to my landlord for 4325. It cruised all day long at 77 mph and the orthopedically designed seats kept me fresh during long trips. I had very few repairs during my ownership. Apparently they are now rare and highly

Re: [MBZ] BAT, for those interested in the manly art of flight

Interesting, I wonder how much it will bring on BAT vs Barnstormers, etc. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 5:36 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1942-boeing-stearman-model-75/ > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: replace fan on video card?

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:03:16 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Jim Cathey writes: > > > Bearing dry, but bad? I've done the drop of oil thing on more than > > one of these. > > Not sure, but I guess it's worth a try. > > > Also, does the fan have to fit? I replaced the hovercraft

[MBZ] We've had just about enough

The BMW X5 is back from the shop, $1200 and it's already running rough again after a couple of days. It'll be going back 'on warrantee' I think. It has a bad driver's-side motor mount, resulting in the usual on-rails noises, but also resulting in the front driveline's CV joint scraping on the

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

It’s been awesome. Just came in and got my jacket. -D > On Sep 18, 2020, at 8:26 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hope you are enjoying the weather. The last week has been just about my > ideal. More of the same forecast for the coming week. > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: >

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:56:28 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > O... The humanity !!! > > Now, California will have to burn yet another 4 million acres of mature > forest to balance the earth's atmosphere... > [Sarcasm intended here folks] Good use of sarcasm, Grant! Thanks! Craig

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

Go for it Dan. That will buff out. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 4:04 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > That’s about 10 minutes from me right now. > > -D > > > On Sep 18, 2020, at 3:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  > > >

Re: [MBZ] Want a Mercedes truck?

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 13:39:31 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On 2020-09-18 11:54, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.truckinginfo.com/10126059/daimler-to-put-fuel-cell-electric-truck-in-production-during-second-half-of-deca > > Daimler to Put Fuel-Cell Electric Truck in

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

Looks like the worst of it is on the driver's side? Bumper seems pushed in there and some damage to that fender. Can't tell in the photos if the hood is pushed back or just ajar. Maybe the latch is out of place and it can't be closed? So maybe it needs new bumper/shocks, grille, front lighting

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

Hope you are enjoying the weather. The last week has been just about my ideal. More of the same forecast for the coming week. Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > That’s about 10 minutes from me right now. > > -D > >> On Sep 18, 2020, at 3:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>  >>

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

We may be heading to the promised land of hydrogen. The current viral unrest has caused a depression in fossil fuel demand, with a decrease in value. With fuel hanging around $40 bbl there is no incentives to sink funding into production, exploration, or delivery. Long term outlook is for

Re: [MBZ] OT: replace fan on video card?

Jim Cathey writes: > Bearing dry, but bad? I've done the drop of oil thing on more than one of > these. Not sure, but I guess it's worth a try. > Also, does the fan have to fit? I replaced the hovercraft fan on the nVidia > 7800 > that was in Jill's G5 quad with a much larger, quieter, fan

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

The Pi CPU is that of a cell phone. With the right software it could certainly do the job, and be fast-booting and low power as well. You'd want the A variant, or a Zero, to avoid unused hardware parasitics. How are you at bare-metal programming? You'd have to replace _everything_ with your

Re: [MBZ] OT: replace fan on video card?

> Fan is bad. Was noisy and now doesn't move. Can turn it by hand but it's > very stiff. Bearing is bad. Bearing dry, but bad? I've done the drop of oil thing on more than one of these. Also, does the fan have to fit? I replaced the hovercraft fan on the nVidia 7800 that was in Jill's G5 quad

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

> Nor appreciated. I appreciated it. I wonder how all that 'evil' pollution compares to the emissions from just this one fire season? Much of our politicized responses these days lacks perspective, and reasonableness. This is the most interesting part: >>> The company >>> will pay another

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

> We allowed GM, Standard Oil, and Goodyear Rubber to addict us to driving all > time, which I'm coming to intensely dislike. I now rarely drive, as it turns out. I'm liking it. I thought GM's buying up and ending mass transit back in the day was pretty heinous. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In Atlanta

Two days. Not two weeks. Floyd? Max? Rick Hawkins? https://www.ebay.com/itm/333725269318 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 18, 2020 5:30 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In Atlanta I saw that. No

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

The problem with the diesels and NOx is that it's not possible to meet the standard. With ANY diesel engine. Bad standard, as the NOx isn't all that much worse than what's produced by gasoline engines, which also produce quite a bit of particulate pollution. The real solution for clean air

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

Have you driven anything that has on screen for HVAC? I hate it, you have to take your eyes off the road while adjusting. Very distracting, I'd much rather have a real dial. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 2:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

Nor appreciated. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 5:57 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > O... The humanity !!! > > Now, California will have to burn yet another 4 million acres of mature > forest to balance the earth's atmosphere... > [Sarcasm intended here folks] > > > On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

Suggested work around: Remove drive pulley on the variable compressor and compare the mount surface profiles with the "old style" clutch drive pulley system.. Could be, the clutch drive pulley will fit right up... then, could be your variable compressor will work as a non variable, full

[MBZ] BAT, for those interested in the manly art of flight

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Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Car In Atlanta

I saw that. No way I couldn’t get there within the next 2 weeks. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2020, at 6:24 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Has to be gone on the 20th. > I thought about it, but there's no way I can get it that quick. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/333725269318

[MBZ] Kaleb Car In Atlanta

Has to be gone on the 20th. I thought about it, but there's no way I can get it that quick. https://www.ebay.com/itm/333725269318 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

Interesting that whatever took out the front grill and headlights did not deploy the airbag system. Could be a good daily duties car, with a bit of fixup and Martha... perhaps. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 1:04 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s about 10 minutes from

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

O... The humanity !!! Now, California will have to burn yet another 4 million acres of mature forest to balance the earth's atmosphere... [Sarcasm intended here folks] On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: replace fan on video card?

Fan is bad. Was noisy and now doesn't move. Can turn it by hand but it's very stiff. Bearing is bad. Clay via Mercedes writes: > Have you tested the fan to see if it is dead and not the power > connection on the card? If it is the fan, the Bay of Fleas should be > a good source for cheep

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

I was not able to source the diesel version of the ACC relay for the 82 SD. I could jumper the pins to get the compressor clutch engaged and the AC blew all sorts of cold, so I just did a kludge with a toggle switch to engage the compressor on the days it got warm enough to want a colder cabin

Re: [MBZ] 300SEL 6.3 Project Car, not roadworthy

Renault transmissions are hard to source as well. The fellow who purchased all the old stock on the DMC is building fresh examples as well as repairing the originals. I think he is in TX clay “I think it’s time we stopped our cringing embarrassment about our history, about our

Re: [MBZ] 1973 Mercedes 450SL

That would want a full fuel system make over, as the pump is probably perished along with the rubber parts. Injectors and EFI (MAP, trigger points, contacts) and dizzy retimed with a fresh chain and guides. Coolant system (fan clutch, water pump, hoses, radiator) as well as intake/exhaust

Re: [MBZ] OT: replace fan on video card?

Have you tested the fan to see if it is dead and not the power connection on the card? If it is the fan, the Bay of Fleas should be a good source for cheep chinee replacement clay “I think it’s time we stopped our cringing embarrassment about our history, about our traditions, and about

[MBZ] OT: replace fan on video card?

My computer has an older video card, this one specifically: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/radeon-hd-7470-oem.c299 The cooling fan no longer works. When the GPU gets too hot, the screen goes black and the computer locks up hard. Seems like it should be straigtforward to replace the fan.

Re: [MBZ] R320 CDI hit a truck tire

Deleted already. Allan Streib via Mercedes writes: > How much would it take to replace that front bumper? Otherwise looks > kinda nice. Don't know much about these. Looks like a Chrysler minivan. > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/beech-grove-mercedes-r320cdi/7197434832.html >

[MBZ] R320 CDI hit a truck tire

How much would it take to replace that front bumper? Otherwise looks kinda nice. Don't know much about these. Looks like a Chrysler minivan. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/beech-grove-mercedes-r320cdi/7197434832.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

That’s about 10 minutes from me right now. -D > On Sep 18, 2020, at 3:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenwood-90-mercedes-300/7198631853.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] Kleb car at a Kleb price

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Re: [MBZ] Dog pee again

On Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:52:57 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Btdt, didn’t even touch it. Have you tried Stain Solver? It is an made-in-the-USA, organic, non-toxic, oxygenated bleach It is a multi-purpose cleaner that's color & fabric-safe. If you can wash the item in water, you

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

Jim Cathey writes: >> Leave it powered up all the time? How much current does a Pi doing >> noting draw? More than a clock or other "always on" accessories? > > About 100-1000 times more. An ampere or so. Not Recommended. > > A Pi is the wrong choice for this kind of chore. Mostly because of

[MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/massive-15-billion-proposed-settlement-announced-alleged-vehicle The U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, and California Air Resources Board on Monday announced a proposed settlement worth around $1.5 billion with auto

Re: [MBZ] Want a Mercedes truck?

> When they mention liquid, I'm thinking that you can run a 'steam engine' off > it as it boils, and use it for free A/C to boot. > Or is the fuel cell flooded with liquid H2 and the H2 never boils? More directly to the point, what is the exhaust temperature of the waste product of the fuel

Re: [MBZ] 300SEL 6.3 Project Car, not roadworthy

On 2020-09-18 11:44, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Aren't they all low mileage (maybe not this low, but still)? That engine and the British electric system kept them off the road, IIRC. When I'd see one for under $10k in the 1990s, it usually had 20-50k on the odo. Now when you see a cheap

Re: [MBZ] Want a Mercedes truck?

On 2020-09-18 11:54, Craig via Mercedes wrote: https://www.truckinginfo.com/10126059/daimler-to-put-fuel-cell-electric-truck-in-production-during-second-half-of-deca Daimler to Put Fuel-Cell Electric Truck in Production During Second Half of Decade September 17, 2020 • by HDT Staff

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

> Leave it powered up all the time? How much current does a Pi doing > noting draw? More than a clock or other "always on" accessories? About 100-1000 times more. An ampere or so. Not Recommended. A Pi is the wrong choice for this kind of chore. Mostly because of the Linux desktop-ey software

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

A regular PI requires at least a 2a power supply so you're looking at +- 10w or so. I'd imagine a PI zero would be adequate for the job and would pull less power. Google suggests a zero is around 1w, with a 4 at more like 6.5 when working hard. -Curt On Friday, September 18, 2020, 2:31:19

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

On 2020-09-18 13:30, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: Or just a 555 timer circuit, powered by the existing AC clutch line. Leave it powered up all the time? How much current does a Pi doing noting draw? More than a clock or other "always on" accessories?

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: > Or just a 555 timer circuit, powered by the existing AC clutch line. > > You don't want a Pi, there's a minute or so startup time on those. Leave it powered up all the time? How much current does a Pi doing noting draw? More than a clock or other "always on"

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > When you put your foot on the brake the engine shuts off to save gas. I hate that. I drove a rental VW that did that. There was a button near the shifter that disabled it. I wonder how many additional starter motors those cars will need over a lifetime?

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

That's what I was thinking, and the price seems low, could be a rust bucket or very tired engine /transmission. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 18, 2020 12:39:43 PM OK Don via Mercedes : > Sounds like it led a rough life, based on the detailed list of repairs. > > On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:01 AM

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:53:29 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > https://tinyurl.com/y3bkbyfb > > how to measure offset https://marcyountstirepros.com/blog/view/an-installer-s-guide-to-wheel-offset is quite clear. Craig > On 18/09/2020 11:58 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Which

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

On 2020-09-18 11:55, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: wait, if these wheels are 43mm offset, and I need 52mm, wouldn't I need to add 9mm to the 43mm offset, not subtract 9mm -- that would (if could be done) make them sit too close to the brakes, and make them 34mm? Negative offset is outboard

Re: [MBZ] Want a Mercedes truck?

Oh, the humanity! Craig via Mercedes writes: > https://www.truckinginfo.com/10126059/daimler-to-put-fuel-cell-electric-truck-in-production-during-second-half-of-deca > Daimler to Put Fuel-Cell Electric Truck in Production During Second > Half of Decade > September 17, 2020 • by HDT

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300SDL Turbo Diesel,$1,000

The way I read the ad, owner has MS (multiple sclerosis) and can't do his own work, won't pay someone else to do the work. Max Dillon Charleston SC Sep 18, 2020 10:37:19 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > It looks pretty nice, could be a fun project if you're into SDLs.  No > indication why it

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

OK, so +52 is 9mm closer to the centerline of the car than +43, so I think a spacer is required. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 12:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://tinyurl.com/y3bkbyfb > > how to measure offset > > RB > > > On 18/09/2020 11:58 AM, OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

https://tinyurl.com/y3bkbyfb how to measure offset RB On 18/09/2020 11:58 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Which way is the offset measured? I don't remember, but Mitch thinks it goes the other way. Either way, there is a way to mount them in the correct position. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

Which way is the offset measured? I don't remember, but Mitch thinks it goes the other way. Either way, there is a way to mount them in the correct position. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:56 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > wait, if these wheels are 43mm offset, and I

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

wait, if these wheels are 43mm offset, and I need 52mm, wouldn't I need to add 9mm to the 43mm offset, not subtract 9mm -- that would (if could be done) make them sit too close to the brakes, and make them 34mm? --FT On 9/18/20 12:47 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Have a machine shop mill

[MBZ] Want a Mercedes truck?

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10126059/daimler-to-put-fuel-cell-electric-truck-in-production-during-second-half-of-deca Daimler to Put Fuel-Cell Electric Truck in Production During Second Half of Decade September 17, 2020 • by HDT Staff An interesting stylistic face ... and using

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

Have a machine shop mill 9mm off the inside back of the wheels - I wonder if they would still be strong enough? On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:05 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2020-09-18 10:58, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > yeah I found them, 08 S550.

Re: [MBZ] 300SEL 6.3 Project Car, not roadworthy

Aren't they all low mileage (maybe not this low, but still)? That engine and the British electric system kept them off the road, IIRC. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:59 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > What's it worth to go back to the future in a low mile Delorean?

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

Sounds like it led a rough life, based on the detailed list of repairs. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 10:01 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/monroe-1993-mercedes-benz-gelandewagen/7198174145.html > < >

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

Did I get that wrong? --FT On 9/18/20 12:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On 2020-09-18 10:58, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: yeah I found them, 08 S550. 18x8.5 ET43. The ML wants ET52 so would need 9mm spacers to fit, which isn't much.  The ML55 had 9x18 ET52 so these would pretty

Re: [MBZ] 300SEL 6.3 Project Car, not roadworthy

50k. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 11:59 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > What's it worth to go back to the future in a low mile Delorean? > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-delorean-dmc-12-38/ > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1973 Mercedes 450SL

> Even a Ford Falcon! Ranchero, it's got a bed. That SL could have some seriously bad rust issues underneath. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

On 2020-09-18 10:58, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: yeah I found them, 08 S550. 18x8.5 ET43.  The ML wants ET52 so would need 9mm spacers to fit, which isn't much.  The ML55 had 9x18 ET52 so these would pretty much fit with the spacers.  Might be worth picking up, pretty cheap for some wheels

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

> I recall our '72 220D/8 had a knob which adjusted the thermostatic > expansion valve -- you want more cooling, turn the knob clockwise; you > want less cooling, turn the knob counterclockwise. Simple. Point of terminology: that green knob does NOT control the TXV! The green knob is hooked to a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1973 Mercedes 450SL

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:31:25 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Sweet stuff in the background as well. > > 1973 Mercedes 450SL > > > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1973-mercedes-450sl/719283.html Even a Ford Falcon! Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

yeah I found them, 08 S550. 18x8.5 ET43.  The ML wants ET52 so would need 9mm spacers to fit, which isn't much.  The ML55 had 9x18 ET52 so these would pretty much fit with the spacers.  Might be worth picking up, pretty cheap for some wheels and tires that look half decent.  Spacers are fairly

Re: [MBZ] 300SEL 6.3 Project Car, not roadworthy

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Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:27:06 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/monroe-1993-mercedes-benz-gelandewagen/7198174145.html So how does the engine run and the transmission transmit? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

> Will look into 555. Simplest answer. The 555 can drive about 200mA by itself. If your compressor needs more than that (likely), you'll have to add a driver circuit afterwards. (This would be true of anything you might use, the 555 is a powerhouse compared to any of the microcontrollers.) --

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:22:49 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > So, figure out what dwell percentage you need to run the PWM signal > > at to equal or slightly exceed the volume of the original compressor, > > and let the ACC turn it on and off instead of trying to modulate it? > > That

Re: [MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

On 2020-09-18 09:04, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I'm trying to figure out what they came from.  Called the guy no answer.  they look vaguely familiar but I can't place them https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/charleston-mercedes-tires/7198059668.html 255/45/r18 99h W221? I think

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

This sounds promising. Existing overpressure should kick it off if needed. And get the evap and condenser from the 2006 if they fit. Will look into 555. Simplest answer. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 8:03 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Or just a 555 timer circuit, powered by the existing AC

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1973 Mercedes 450SL

Where do you begin with a car that has been "parked" for 12 years? And by the way where has it been sitting? On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 10:32 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sweet stuff in the background as well. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > 1973

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

> So, figure out what dwell percentage you need to run the PWM signal at to > equal or slightly exceed the volume of the original compressor, and let the > ACC turn it on and off instead of trying to modulate it? That would at least > equal the original intended performance with a very simple

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300SDL Turbo Diesel,$1,000

Grab it for 750, put another thousand into it, and sell it on BAT for $10,000 assuming it has a clean interior. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 10:37 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It looks pretty nice, could be a fun project if you're into SDLs. No > indication why it

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

On 2020-09-18 10:02, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Or just a 555 timer circuit, powered by the existing AC clutch line. So, figure out what dwell percentage you need to run the PWM signal at to equal or slightly exceed the volume of the original compressor, and let the ACC turn it on and

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

I'm driving a gla 2020 tiny SUV loaner car today. Every bump feels like a chasm. When you put your foot on the brake the engine shuts off to save gas. It takes premium fuel only, and it is as noisy as a diesel without the other benefits. I can't stand the navigation or sound system either.

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

I was thinking the same thing. I guess the only issue would be that would wouldn't have AC for a minute or so after starting the car. Ardunio is the thing for this job. -Curt On Friday, September 18, 2020, 11:03:05 AM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Or just a 555 timer circuit,

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

Or just a 555 timer circuit, powered by the existing AC clutch line. You don't want a Pi, there's a minute or so startup time on those. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

> https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/monroe-1993-mercedes-benz-gelandewagen/7198174145.html > > Yeah, that. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Cheap E320 looks pretty nice, conductor plate?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/341684706979804/ 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D $700 Vehicles Listed a day ago in East Flat Rock, NC About This Vehicle…

Re: [MBZ] om648 ac compressor

On 2020-09-18 07:43, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Thanks yes I had a similar thought. I am not sure what a typical system uses for inputs. There seems to be a pressure switch somewhere in the loop usually. I think the cars typically monitor many parameters so getting the factory ecu to

[MBZ] Overheard sometimes, radiator needs attention.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/738123486735987 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Wagon 4D $1,850 Vehicles Listed 4 days ago in Atlanta, GA About This Vehicle…

Re: [MBZ] This is what I'm talking about

The rodbender of G-Wagens? Probably plenty of room to work on the engine if it needs a preventative head gasket upgrade. Mitch. On 2020-09-18 08:27, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/monroe-1993-mercedes-benz-gelandewagen/7198174145.html

[MBZ] I have a compound turbo 5 cylinder Mercedes diesel!!!!!

WTF.  It appears to have no cooling system in the pics https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/419684355675058 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D $3,000 Vehicles Listed 2 hours ago in Orlando, FL

[MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300SDL Turbo Diesel,$1,000

It looks pretty nice, could be a fun project if you're into SDLs.  No indication why it was put up https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/798146760927130 1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300SDL Turbo Diesel $1,000 Vehicles Listed a day

Re: [MBZ] VT sticker and registration just came

right.  Thanks. --FT On 9/18/20 10:21 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: They didn’t call VT. They had to call the OK DMV because they didn’t know VT did not issue titles over 15 years. State told them that and there were no issues after that. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 18, 2020, at

[MBZ] 1981 Mercedes Benz 380 SE Rare European Model

This is nice and maybe a reasonable asking price.  Cool upholstery, nice color combo https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/787217598737074 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Fwd: 1973 Mercedes 450SL

Sweet stuff in the background as well. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > > 1973 Mercedes 450SL > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1973-mercedes-450sl/719283.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future.

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 E

Anyone need a W124? Bob R > > 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 E > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1987-mercedes-benz-300/7197849324.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future. ___

Re: [MBZ] VT sticker and registration just came

They didn’t call VT. They had to call the OK DMV because they didn’t know VT did not issue titles over 15 years. State told them that and there were no issues after that. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 18, 2020, at 9:32 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > What was the issue your DMV

[MBZ] Do these wheels look familiar?

I'm trying to figure out what they came from.  Called the guy no answer.  they look vaguely familiar but I can't place them https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/charleston-mercedes-tires/7198059668.html 255/45/r18 99h -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] VT sticker and registration just came

What was the issue your DMV had that they needed to call VT and ask about? --FT On 9/17/20 5:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Forget about title max just take it down and tell them you need to transfer it and see what they say Sent from my iPhone On Sep 17, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Floyd

[MBZ] This looks really nice

but a little spendy https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-mercedes-benz-e300/7197894958.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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