Re: [MBZ] W124 E300D: What's this?

Suggestion: Condensate drain from the AC evap inside the car? The AC evap coils condense moisture inside the car, it has to go somewhere, outside the car... it needs to be a "one way valve".. out but not back in [think spiders and mice, etc] ? maybe??? On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 3:57 AM Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Here is a link to a metal roof supply company I have done business with. They operate, I believe, nation wide. If you drill down into the web site, you will find a nice chart that gives the cost range of metal roof material to do various sized homes... Might find it helpful.

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Your house is in tornado alley and now, also earthquake central... USAA is hedging their bets, looks like. Give State Farm a try for a quote... They gave me a great deal that combined house and car insurance. House is $1,300 and change, and a low use Mercedes for $46 each 6 months. Previous

Re: [MBZ] Mechanic special 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS - $600 (Greer)

Is the $600 number what the owner will pay to have it hauled off... OR ... Is that the Dollar amount he wants for that heap of burned out crap? On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 11:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Needs Martha! > > >

Re: [MBZ] Taildraggers

Mountain Man ?? Is that you?? Been ages since I've heard anything from you on this board.. GREAT to see you !! Also a great aviation video.. Thanks ! On Tue, Aug 18, 2020 at 4:56 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KKtLIuitB4 > >

Re: [MBZ] Crackhead R500

Why did the engine require replacement at only 102,000 miles? On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 10:55 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wonder what the "old engine" adds to his price? > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 1995 Mercedes SL600 SL 600 - $28,200 (Yulee)

My bad... I confused it with another listing... 51,000 miles stated... On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 5:34 PM G Mann wrote: > Andrew... the text in the ad, I believe, says 300,000 miles.. about.. > > On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 12:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okie

Re: [MBZ] 1995 Mercedes SL600 SL 600 - $28,200 (Yulee)

Andrew... the text in the ad, I believe, says 300,000 miles.. about.. On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 12:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder what the mileage is on it. > > On Fri, Aug 14, 2020, 10:45 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed on flooring

If you are building a new house for yourself, bathrooms and laundry rooms.. kitchen sink areas, use marine grade 5 ply plywood... it is made to be exposed to water and will hold up years longer than particle board flooring underlayment. Since the Kaleb rent house has a history of soft water

Re: [MBZ] Self Gratification

r moon roof [reason enough to sell it quick.. > > and take some flip money.. > > > > On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 11:16 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> Manual or automatic? > >> > >> > >> G Mann via

Re: [MBZ] Self Gratification

via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Manual or automatic? > > > G Mann via Mercedes writes: > > > As it happens, I just had a 2000 Saturn SC1 given to me, free... take it > > away please... it had been setting for maybe 5 years... I put a fresh > >

Re: [MBZ] Self Gratification

As it happens, I just had a 2000 Saturn SC1 given to me, free... take it away please... it had been setting for maybe 5 years... I put a fresh battery in... cranked for a few turns... it fired right up... I drove it to my shop... slowly... the tires are dry rotted .. 12 yr old DOT code... I had

Re: [MBZ] Update on the rental house

One word Contract It puts the deal on a professional level right from the start.. You write the contract with performance clause that clearly states what is to be done, the delivery time for finished work,inspection, and most importantly, Value... with clear language to the quality of

Re: [MBZ] now this is what I am talking about -- 1994 Mercedes Benz - $50 (Hillsborough)

Worth More than $50 and a days work.. Finally something "below Kaleb price". quick go get it... On Fri, Aug 7, 2020 at 8:46 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And when you've done all that, what's it worth? > > On Fri, Aug 7, 2020, 9:54 AM Max

Re: [MBZ] 2020 S-class technology

All of those fine things sound like they will make the car cost less... right? And.. at the end of the warranty period fail, then disable the car, so you have to have it towed to the dealer while you are hooked to a blood draw machine to suck your blood out. A... the old simple 240D

Re: [MBZ] Ponton Klatta Klatta

Some assembly required it's been on the market for quite some time.. On Mon, Aug 3, 2020 at 9:58 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/222065405719110/ > > Sent from my iPad > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] AZ Bob, Know About This?

Odd, isn't it, how that 02:00 wakeup call excuse never worked when I was in the Military Seems a realignment of their head rectal position is overdue. Followed by reassignment to some special place where the supply boat only comes every 6 months and there are no women or alcohol and a

Re: [MBZ] Someone Save This

If the pictures are of the car for sale, it has the ultra rare 6 cylinder V8. On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 10:41 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's green. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/evanston-1972-mercedes-benz-250-coupe/7168969966.html > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D starter car for collectors

I have the exact match to that car, in every way, color, interior, etc etc... only in 300D, with 102,000 miles, one owner previous to myself. Time for a Martha Marathon to trick out the polish details and a Bring A Trailer listing... in the fall, when it cools down here... On Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Re: [MBZ] Chinee G-wagen

Built in Communist Party owned manufacturing plant, by child slave labor, and infected with Covid 19 for your driving pleasure. Delivery based on 120 day quarantine and 300% import tariff. The vehicle comes with a liberal 30 day warranty and no recourse compliance with Federal Lemon Law. On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Euro spec 350 SL C on BAT

This listing on BAT has Andrews name on it.. The only thing missing on the car is the personalized license plate that says "Andrew"... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-chrysler-imperial-4-door-sedan-2/ On Mon, Jul 27, 2020 at 8:19 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Boing Emergency Order

boro, OR > 2019 Sprinter Passenger 144WB 1075 miles, Low Mileage Lutgard AKA Der > DoodleWagen > 1982 240D High Mileage Hildegard with a 112Kmi engine, still in surgery > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 25, 2020, at 9:10 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > &

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

on takeoff... So... NO DEF on airports... please.. On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 4:15 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sat, July 25, 2020 11:50 pm, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > DEF should NEVER be even on an airport. Jet engines do not have emission > &g

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLwcm4PjyIs=en-US On Sun, Jul 26, 2020 at 10:32 AM G Mann wrote: > Here is a short video of what happens when you introduce DEF into the fuel > system of your Diesel. > > The guy covers most of the points quickly DEF is very corrosive and

Re: [MBZ] Boing Emergency Order

The APU only runs the AC system while on the ground.. once in flight, the system shifts to being run by engine bleed air... in simple terms, a big air motor that runs off of pressurized air robbed from the compressor section of the engine. So.. in flight.. you had a bleed air valve or control

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

the turbine or > what. > > On Fri, Jul 24, 2020, 4:25 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Prist is an anti gel material added to Jet A.. > > > > > > On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: &g

Re: [MBZ] Ooops!

Prist is an anti gel material added to Jet A.. On Fri, Jul 24, 2020 at 11:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think Prist is a biocide if I recall from my days as a ramp rat close > to 50 yr ago. Jet A is made for cold conditions > > --FT > > On 7/24/20 2:07

Re: [MBZ] OT: Briggs and Stratton files for Bankruptcy

It's not as bad as you might think... Capt 11 BK.. is a "reorganization bankruptcy" where the BK court holds the creditors at bay while the company catches its collective breath and does a bit of slow pay to creditors. Unlike a Chapt 7 BK where all assets are sold off and company is

Re: [MBZ] I can afford XKE? $7100?

Ohh.. how not exciting.. a neutered XKE, with all of it's sex appeal removed by the stylist at Jag but there IS room for a baby seat in the back and a small stroller in the boot, just what you need to take to your psych counsel appoint for actually buying one... 7500 miles in 30 years...

Re: [MBZ] hand sanitizer makes you blind

Hand sanitizer... Yesterday, I went to Costco to stock up on a few items... found a rack with 1 gallon jugs of hand sanitizer... $16. 95 a gallon, limit ONE per customer... What a statement of the times we live in... It upset me so much I only bought one pallet of toilet paper... .;))) On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] Room for a Merc V12 or 2?

to keep > that wheeled dolly on the front... > > --FT > > On 7/23/20 12:29 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Just what you need to motor up to the local cars and coffee... > > "Go big or go home" you know... ;)) > > > > On Thu, Jul 23,

Re: [MBZ] OT Study: Respiratory virus shedding in exhaled breath and efficacy of face masks

The whole issue of masks, wearing them, or not wearing them, falls IMHO in the same category as carring a condom in your wallet all the way through highschool... The chances of actually putting it to use were slim to impossible, but, for 4 years, you carried one anyway.. just in case. I wear a

Re: [MBZ] Room for a Merc V12 or 2?

Just what you need to motor up to the local cars and coffee... "Go big or go home" you know... ;)) On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 7:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A coupla 65s to make a V24? That ought to take care of that 400mph > record > >

Re: [MBZ] Opinions on Eastwood Cobra torch?

will be glad you have it careful however, good welding is addictive.. On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 9:15 PM G Mann wrote: > Apparently Eastwood bought out an earlier manufacturer. I first used the > original version over 45 years ago and bought it on the spot at a > manufacturers tent display a

Re: [MBZ] Opinions on Eastwood Cobra torch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8q7UyYKkX7M=emb_rel_end The Henrob torch... On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 11:20 PM G Mann wrote: > Ahhh... the internet has everything... Here is an old video for the > original manufacturer, and this is the torch that I had and loved to weld > with. >

Re: [MBZ] Opinions on Eastwood Cobra torch?

Apparently Eastwood bought out an earlier manufacturer. I first used the original version over 45 years ago and bought it on the spot at a manufacturers tent display at Oshkosh EAA flyin. Owned and used it with all the deluxe attachments that came with it or were available later. Absolutely loved

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thermal solar in Oz

Since the system is designed to focus sun energy into a solar furnace, the boiler portion of the system "should" be setting at operational temperature. [except on cloud cover days, of course]. Since sunset is a known event, safe presumption would be that prior to sunset, the steam pressure would

Re: [MBZ] OT: Thermal solar in Oz

Correct. The premise is the liquid sodium [salt solution] is heated to a very high temperature and stored in a thermal container which holds the heat until release. During the heating day, the solution is circulated from the heating grid [sun collection device] to the container in continuous loop

Re: [MBZ] OT: Growing solar waste

I am just shocked to learn that green energy has a toxic backside... so... now.. green and clean has to pay its due at disposal. Perhaps, the mantra of "Free Energy" will now have to be changed to "Deferred Cost Energy" ? I won't take this any further because it might become "political talk or

Re: [MBZ] $14K project coupe on BAT

The listing adds a new description to "Mechanical Disaster"... When the listed bid is added to that equation... Whow! 5 years and thousands of dollars later, do you have any possible return on investment? Would that car, with ALL the uglies gone, command a 6 figure price? Is it "that rare"? On

Re: [MBZ] OT Study: Respiratory virus shedding in exhaled breath and efficacy of face masks

Pants. The sign at the restaurant said: No shirt , no shoes, no service So, I took off my pants and went in : By choice I wear a mask, and sometimes gloves.. I have a handy belt pouch that has two compartments, one for masks, one for gloves... Why? because the closer I get to

Re: [MBZ] Don’t go to New Mexico

There are two courses of action in humanity. Those who plan and execute. and Those who react to whatever just happened. Each individual chooses his own course. On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 9:24 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I doubt the "thinking about the answer later" part ... it's just open >

Re: [MBZ] Frequent fliers thoughts on bulkhead seats?

landing. I have liked bulkheads but > sometimes you can’t stretch your legs as much. If you are the next row or 2 > back in the main cabin you xtra you can stretch your legs up under the seat > in front of you. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 16, 2020, at 8:12 PM, G Mann

Re: [MBZ] Frequent fliers thoughts on bulkhead seats?

After millions of air miles, I gravitate towards always setting as close to the rear of the airplane as I can get, and as near to a cockpit exit door... When airliners crash... the greatest number of survivors is historically at the tail of the aircraft... impact starts at the nose, generally.. I

Re: [MBZ] Real info about covid

Finally got to watch it instead of being canceled out by the Twitty nannies. Thanks... On Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 9:22 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This one is still active. > > https://youtu.be/WQB_nksm5Gc > > Rick > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Real info about covid

OK... so we have all been scolded by almighty Youtube for even clicking on a now dead link to Youtube that in THEIR view does not meet THEIR "Community Standards" of "Total Bullshit Panic"... Do we all enmass genuflect 3 times and deposit our life savings in the poor box by the door, or did

Re: [MBZ] Plane broke down

as quite the performance, with the ramp crew and others standing > around looking at her as she carried on. > > She was ticketed through to Albuquerque, I would add. The flight attendant > told us so after we got back in the air… > > -D > > > On Jul 13, 2020, at 5:56 PM

Re: [MBZ] Plane broke down

Kaleb, You know it's a bad flight when the crew passes out knee pads so you can kneel to kiss the ground when you land... On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 2:51 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just landed. This is smallest airport I have ever been to. It’s > literally in

Re: [MBZ] Plane broke down

Outside air temps in Phoenix, Arizona today are 117 F. At the same time, Arizona is having a record spike in new covid infection rate... So guess the "Heat will kill it" fantasy falls into the "Unicons make great pets" bin. Have to go polish the fleet of flying pigs, so we can do a formation

Re: [MBZ] Needs both front air struts and front and rear differentials. All that is $1, 000 on eBay

The difs got full of water while the car was flooded for 3 weeks... Just a guess.. something not good to fail both ends of the car.. On Fri, Jul 10, 2020 at 1:57 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ah that's it. I would first change fluid in difs & check 4 matic

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

Temp this afternoon is only 112 F ... tomorrow, 115 F ... Sat / Sun 117F or above.. life on the desert floor at 1,300 ft altitude... Actually, pretty normal for first week of July... On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 10:01 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 9 Jul 2020 08:52:19 -0700 Jim Cathey via

Re: [MBZ] We were talking about York AC compressors ...

Thanks for sharing the link to connect to them. I need one of the large 4 cyl pumps for the Mercedes bus / motor coach. That, and 30 lbs of freon 12 to charge the system... ouch.. On Thu, Jul 9, 2020 at 7:31 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I discovered York AC compressors are still being made! A

Re: [MBZ] So basically it is airborne and anything less than a N95 is a waste of time?

uot; > > Prediction: If Biden wins, the Wuhan Red Death will drop out of the news > cycle permanently. If Trump wins, Americans will continue to die at an > alarming rate, and We MUST DO SOMETHING! > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > On Wed, Jul 8, 2020

Re: [MBZ] So basically it is airborne and anything less than a N95 is a waste of time?

ow. i wouldn't think air handlers would > be a (relatively) major concern > > -_FT > > On 7/8/20 12:26 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > One item of concern that has, to date, not been addressed to my > > satisfaction. > > > > The air handling systems in buildin

Re: [MBZ] So basically it is airborne and anything less than a N95 is a waste of time?

One item of concern that has, to date, not been addressed to my satisfaction. The air handling systems in buildings.. What is being done to clean the systems ? We wear masks in stores... yet hundreds of people come and go in a single day, so the opportunity for someone with infection to be

Re: [MBZ] Car runs good, Salvage title, and needs other work

IF that car was a horse, it would be time to shoot it to humanely put it out of suffering misery... I suggest a "go fund me" be started to pay a wrecking yard to run it through a shredder, while you take good video and make a youtube attached to a Patreon account. On Tue, Jul 7, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Re: [MBZ] Are those 9mm or .45 or something else? 2001 CLK Mercedes Benz, $500

I question if they are bullet holes. First, if they are, nice tight 4 shot group, left of center of the trunk... however, that would have made exit holes through the passenger seat [general line of sight for entry point] and I see no upholstery damage to support that. Is it a $500 car? ... only

Re: [MBZ] Masks

blication and have it reviewed. > > Allan > > > G Mann via Mercedes writes: > > > What impresses me most about covid 19, after now 6 months of endless news > > broadcasts, information releases, and talk by "experts" is: > > > > How little we a

Re: [MBZ] Masks

What impresses me most about covid 19, after now 6 months of endless news broadcasts, information releases, and talk by "experts" is: How little we actually know about the disease, its origin, its short term AND long term effects, and how to actually avoid or stop spreading infections. Everyone

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ringo is 80???

Rule #1: If you can still feel, you are not old. On Mon, Jul 6, 2020 at 11:26 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Holy. Makes you feel old. > > https://www.thebeatles.com > > -D > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Glad the trick pony gave one more ride Kaleb. Congrats on success Now, get out and do a burnout before you do the Italian tuneup. 240 version. Don't forget to pack a lunch.. ;)) On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 4:29 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bravo! > > Max

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

times and made no progress. I went and got one of those oil squirt cans and > will get a longer piece of line so I can run it out from under the car and > pump fluid in while watching the reservoir. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 4, 2020, at 1:30 PM, G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

;> > >> https://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-flexible-spout-oil-can-1113.html > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >>> On Jul 4, 2020, at 12:34 AM, G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > >> wrote: > >>> &g

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Throw in a complete set of "50 Shades of Gray" with the new renter... all the "master / slave" stuff will be OK then... On Sat, Jul 4, 2020 at 7:44 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As long as they're the same color it's not racist. > > -- Jim > > >

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Something like this? > > https://www.harborfreight.com/20-oz-flexible-spout-oil-can-1113.html > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 4, 2020, at 12:34 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

Forgot to make note: Be sure the oil pump gun is clean of oil, or use a new one [they are cheap items at FLAPS.] On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 10:34 PM G Mann wrote: > My favorite way to bleed clutch systems is to use an old fashioned hand > pump oil gun. > I fill the pump oiler with br

Re: [MBZ] Bleeding 240D clutch

My favorite way to bleed clutch systems is to use an old fashioned hand pump oil gun. I fill the pump oiler with brake fluid, attach a hose to the pump output pipe and to the bleed screw on the clutch slave cylinder. Then loosen the cap on the clutch master cylinder [leave it on, just not tight,

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

That feature makes it impossible to use a spare fuel jug to put fuel in the tank... You need a "special adaptor" that holds the flapper open while you put the fuel jug in the hole. FLAPS has the adaptors, pretty cheap... suggest one be added to the vehicle survival kit and kept in the car

Re: [MBZ] Pressure washers

Search for a replacement pump, buy and replace the pump.. Motor starts and runs, so most likely is OK... Pump alone should be much less than a new washer. Once pump is removed, you should be able to run the engine, sans pump... if it runs OK... it is good. "Sealed for life" means you can't

Re: [MBZ] D Jet, WARNING, do not click unless you want to cry

Yep... a whole squadron of them just flew over as soon as I read the $300,000 number... in full afterburner. Insurance claim amount? Rebuild cost? .. In any case, someone had a bad day... On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 4:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > “Est. Retail

Re: [MBZ] How to get off way over tight lug bolts

Yes, I did. You don't need to get the lug anywhere close to red hot, just "heat it up a bit". Then wait for 3 or 4 minutes for the heat to migrate down the shaft of the lug and for it to "grow in length". Then, apply wrench and loosen the lug. If it doesn't release easily, repeat the heat and try

Re: [MBZ] How to get off way over tight lug bolts

Mercedes uses a "ball & socket shape " lug nut. As opposed to what the USA cars use, which is a "Cone shape" The contact area of the ball & socket lug nut is much greater than a Cone shape lug nut. To break loose the ball and socket nut that is overly tight, you need to stretch the lug bolt to

Re: [MBZ] Holy CRACK

Seems like someone with a magic printer could make the set for a whole lot less. Or, a CNC machine shop cut from sheet plastic. On Sat, Jun 27, 2020 at 7:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Super 300 SDT Diesel Turbo will sell with oil refinery

"Will sell with oil refinery" Translation: I tried to make my own bio diesel in the garage. The injection pump and fuel system is now snotted and plugged with half baked bio fuel made from used cooking oil and I don't want to even try to get it sorted out. I'll take a betting pool position on

Re: [MBZ] Traveling

Call Flex Jet for a private jet charter... You, 1 pilot, 1 co pilot, and a catered snack bar... Travel time, about 2 hrs. Point to Point travel at 560 MPH... https://www.flexjet.com/programs/fractional-jet-ownership/ Satisfaction... 100% Cost ... Company pays... On Wed, Jun 24, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Re: [MBZ] 1980 Mercedes-Benz 240d (german import) if you don't have the patience of a Tibetan Monk yet

I've seen that color of green before let me remember Ohhh.. yes in Mexico, with a BAD case of "el tourista" after drinking local made tequila and eating habanero tacos [and some other local dishes I couldn't recall the name of ... yep... THAT green... OTOH it would be hard to lose

Re: [MBZ] Project for the shade tree mechanic

Personally, I would be much more interested in an "Original unmolested survivor car" over a half baked "conversion to something that never existed" antique... Bad money follows bad money... don't step off that cliff... IMHO... On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 5:05 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Burger Press

Mix your burger meat with everything you put in your burgers... in a mixing bowl, ie onion, garlic, spices, etc etc... Lay out a plastic baking mat on the counter, dump the burger mix on the mat and nead / roll it out to the thickness you want. Then, use a biscuit cutter [they make them in large

Re: [MBZ] For the Truly Ambitious

Actually, a rather nice example of an unmolested survivor car of the era, in coupe form, which is rare, in number made and sold... Buy it, keep it original, just put tires on it and do repairs as needed... hold for 10 years as investment. On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 9:01 AM Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] We need to form a syndicate

Kaleb in a few years? Need to build some warehouse space to protect the rare jewels on the back 40... setting on a "gold mine". On Tue, Jun 9, 2020 at 6:43 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] How to get used to progressives

All the issues you have listed with finding the "sweet spot" is exactly why I discarded progressive lens completely and went to line bifocals ... wider focal area for both near and far peripheral vision actually worked, and near vision [set for MY focal length worked] Good luck... wear knee

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1971 Mercedes 300 SEL 6.3 VERY RARE taking offer ?

I see the engine is equipped with the extremely rare and impossible to find invisible spark plug wires. Also see the car is equipped with the self deflating air bag suspension... yet another special although not rare feature for this model. On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 6:15 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I Found AZ Bob's RV!

I can see from the photo, it is the special high density soft plywood... On Sat, Jun 6, 2020 at 10:24 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice bed in back, too: > > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-dodge-mercedes/7133370363.html > < >

Re: [MBZ] Progressive lenses.

nderstand how it works (the old manual > focus photographer in me want's to understand the optics of it). > > On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Both eyes are corrected with implant lens for both near and far vision, > as > > well as

Re: [MBZ] Need an airplane?

quot; On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 9:38 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Like car titles and states, is there a preferred place or vendor to “wash” > log books? > > -D > > > On Jun 4, 2020, at 12:34 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > &

Re: [MBZ] Progressive lenses.

nses are like bi > or tri focals? Or do you have one eye for far and one for close? > How do your lenses work? > > On Thu, Jun 4, 2020 at 10:31 AM G Mann via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > Personal viewpoint on progressive lens. > > I tried them, with careful fitting by skil

Re: [MBZ] Need an airplane?

s across the border to haul > some agricultural products. Should pay for itself pretty quickly. > > --FT > > On 6/4/20 11:45 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > Since the ad is written in Mex/Spanish... I can only assume the aircraft > > was operated in Mexico... which rais

Re: [MBZ] Need an airplane?

Since the ad is written in Mex/Spanish... I can only assume the aircraft was operated in Mexico... which raises every alarm in the book for maintenance and log book cooking... Pre Buy inspection to the rivets verify log entries to the ink used and A certifications and IA license... The

Re: [MBZ] Progressive lenses.

Personal viewpoint on progressive lens. I tried them, with careful fitting by skilled eye specialist, and then went through 3 different sets of glasses, trying to get a fit I could live with. Total failure. Because of the lack of definition between near and mid and far they were a personal danger.

Re: [MBZ] 240d Clutch Cylinder was Re: Something Stupid

t a 2 post lift fairly soon as > well. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 3, 2020, at 4:45 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Kaleb, > > Yes, clamp off the line to the clutch master to keep from a big mess when > > you disconnect the clutch maste

Re: [MBZ] 240d Clutch Cylinder was Re: Something Stupid

Kaleb, Yes, clamp off the line to the clutch master to keep from a big mess when you disconnect the clutch master. Replace both slave and master, then, open supply line. And... get that damn car lift up and working hire somebody to install it... you will up your volume of work by geometric

Re: [MBZ] Clear coat thinner?

Before you go adding a thinner, confirm what the paint actually is... Almost all the modern auto paints are water based [due to EPA VOC [Volatile Organic Compound] Rules which bans sale of VOC based paint]. If the clear coat paint in the "kit" is a material that is partnered with the base coat...

Re: [MBZ] What did I screw up OT

Unlikely, my guess is, master cylinder was failed and took out the hydro boost... On Thu, May 28, 2020 at 4:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually is it possible for a booster (hydro boost in this case) to be > stuck in the applied position? > > On 5/28/2020

Re: [MBZ] What did I screw up OT

The master cylinder is leaking, it has been leaking, which is what caused the loss of function inside the Hydro Boost. Brake fluid causes the Hydro Boost internal seals to swell, then fail. My rule is ALWAYS replace the master cylinder along with the Booster... vacuum or Hydro Boost.. Saves grief

Re: [MBZ] Clutch

In one of your early posts, about trying to bleed the slave cylinder, I seem to recall you said upon opening the bleed port and pumping the clutch peddle, you only got a small amount of fluid coming out? If this was the case, I posit the issue is with the Clutch Master Cylinder, not the Slave. If

Re: [MBZ] Clutch

Suggest you replace both the clutch slave AND master at the same time. I did a search online and looks like replacement$ are not "terrible" for each. On Wed, May 27, 2020 at 3:07 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think that's a good plan. > > Max Dillon > Charleston

Re: [MBZ] Crack in radiator

Having mastered the skill of plastic welding to my satisfaction, the suggestion and question raises. "Could this material be welded?" Successful plastic welding has a "First Rule" which is : Identify the type of plastic and match the filler rod with the base material to be welded. Since the

Re: [MBZ] 1962 Mercedes 190C (what in the wide, wide world of sports...)

Finny with Bunt wheels mentions stock hubcaps, but I don't see them in pics, or stock steel wheels [stock was 13 inch, as I recall]... Some assembly required, but has the makings of a numbers matched fintail just add a few $$$ Thousand and cancel all your golf and tennis for the next 4

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT: Old Ford Trucks

Check out: https://www.oilburners.net I've been a member there for over 10 years, since I have 5 Ford Diesel trucks. Poke around, there is an entire section that deals with Ford gas trucks also... Chassis issues are the same, regardless of engine.. Diesel truck has their own fuel issues,,.. Gas

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 240D Engine Low Miles 1978 Diesel,$2,000

I have one of those engines, complete with automatic transmission. Setting in a shipping crate, removed from a wreck in Europe, has the instrument cluster from the car that shows 107,000 miles. Complete from fan to tail shaft. 240D. Cash accepted without proper ID.. Say, $1,200 FOB Phoenix, Az.

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