Re: [MBZ] A/C Woes...

2005-07-16 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/16/2005 6:45:57 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: a couple of months ago the a/c on my '85 300TD stopped cooling...At first I chalked it up to a stuck mono valve because if I massaged the mono valve it would sometimes start cooling again, but

Re: [MBZ] Re: ALDA max adjustment

2005-07-14 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/13/2005 4:25:57 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mine was un-touched. I didn't want to go prying apart the wrong thing so I compared it to my 84 which had the ALDA adjusted.I pried the little plastic cap off with a pair of gasket picks

Re: [MBZ] starter problem, M180

2005-07-12 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/12/2005 11:41:41 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have my 1966 230 sitting in the driveway. Recently swapped a hybrid motor into it, an M180 block with an M130 head. This combination gives a higher compression (about 10.5:1) and it seems

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor/failing

2005-07-08 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/7/2005 2:31:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How do you know your condenser is malfunctioning. Unless your points are burning badly in a short period or you have a hot start problem, the condenser is fine. I know: everyone changes them when

Re: [MBZ] Alda Line

2005-07-08 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/8/2005 2:21:38 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, while I'm at the process of cleaning out the injectors I clean the banjo fitting- good. Then I check hoses from the Alda to the vacuum amplifier (blue disk shaped thing) and they let air

Re: [MBZ] Cost of Dist Condensor

2005-07-07 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/7/2005 11:46:45 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just went to two of my local parts houses. One said they couldn;t even get the condensor for my car ('72 250C), and the other said they could have one here tomorrow morning. However, the

Re: [MBZ] Diffuser temps in the 40's still may not cut it!

2005-07-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/5/2005 4:42:52 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Charged my SDL up with 134 instead of duracool after compressor swap this year, it cools down to the 40's. Just put a used compressor on my 85 300D and converted it to 134, it drops down to 38,

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/6/2005 5:08:23 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have had it running well enough to drive-about four months ago-though it would NOT get up to speed at that time-would rev fine when sitting still, and would start out, but would max out at

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 Tranny Fluid Change

2005-07-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/6/2005 7:51:01 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Those of you familiar with the 722.6 tranny (used in I believe all e and c class cars 96 - ??, for sure in my 97 e320) know the fluid is supposed to be a lifetime fluid. Well, I do not believe

Re: [MBZ] Diagnosing problems on my '72 250C

2005-07-05 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/5/2005 11:33:55 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I will also say that it just GUZZLES gas-like if I fill a pint bottle of gas and have it hooked up to the pump, by the time the ten-twenty seconds are over, the bottle is empty. That would

[MBZ] OT/US Formula One Race at Indy/Ticket Refunds

2005-07-02 Thread JFreezn
Reading my Autoweek yesterday, I noted that Michelin has offered to refund ticket holders money for this race. They will also purchase 20,000 tickets to give away for next year's race, watch your local tire ads! Total cost 8-10 million dollars! Advertising value: priceless! Regards,

Re: [MBZ] No power up hill

2005-07-02 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 7/1/2005 8:35:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I would like to take advantage to introduce my self as well as post my first question. I live in Venezuela and I am a proud owner of a 1972 W108 280S that will be a full restoration project in

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300 SD Climate Control Help Needed.

2005-06-26 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/26/2005 8:31:02 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there any info out there on bypassing all the vacuum controls and wiring the heater fan directly? My climate control valve is shot, they are way too expensive to replace for this beast, and

Re: [MBZ] 3-4 SHIFT ISSUES, 126

2005-06-23 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/23/2005 7:44:08 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm one day into a 14 day road trip, and my '82 300SD's trans doesn't want to shift out of third, unless under VERY light throttle. It will also downshift from 4th to third at any speed,

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/19/2005 2:02:54 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have an NA 300D (Euro 1984) engine in my ex-240D. It goes fairly well here in Los Alamos, New Mexico, but it doesn't have an ADA. Craig, it will either have an ADA (pressure chamber) or a

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude/NO ADA?

2005-06-20 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/20/2005 6:56:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The cylinderical object at the top with the tube fitting is the vacuum shutoff. The bolt at the rear top is the idle speed adjustment. Craig, Finally got the picture, very clear by the way,

Re: [MBZ] Normally Aspirated Diesel at High Altitude

2005-06-19 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/18/2005 5:15:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, all- My wife and I are moving to Las Vegas, New Mexico in the next month or so. We drove up there last week in our 1980 300CD, and whereas the Benz does OK here in Phoenix, it was pretty

Re: [MBZ] diesel fuel expedient alternatives/ hydraulic vs brake fluid

2005-06-18 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/18/2005 11:53:04 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Deiselvolk, I am pretty close to getting my alternative fuel testing platform (old rustbucket benz that I am going to feed all kinds of stuff that I would not dare put into Wulf). SOMEONE

Re: [MBZ] Diesel won't start when real hot. AND a burning smell.

2005-06-17 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 6/16/2005 12:46:53 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My 1990 350 SDL w/240K miles just started not wanting to start when *really* hot. (95 degrees outside, A/C running for about an hour or so. Water Temp was a shade over the 100 degree mark,

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