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- Original Message -
From: Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 12:03 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT
Actually Alan anyone who tailgates is the one who is childish. The one who
initiates the tailgating is the one who is the aggressor. The person in
front always has the right of way in any state in the USA. If they want to
slow down and run along beside the car in the right lane then they are well
or longevity benefit or is it just a
comfort thing for you?
Luther
On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:29:35 -0600, Richard Smith
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You set it outside run it up and let it set all day. 150 psi is not
going to
blow anything up, but I would not want to be standing in front
You set it outside run it up and let it set all day. 150 psi is not going to
blow anything up, but I would not want to be standing in front of the relief
valve or drain plug if it blew out.
As for the ratchet I have one, but I find I use my 3/8 butterfly impact a
lot more than the ratchet. The
A butterfly is an impact wrench but it about the size of 2 packs of
cigaretts back to back with a butterfly switch on top. You push the right
side it goes clockwise, left is counter clockwise. Very fast after it
breaks the bolt loose with the impact hammer.
I have both and would be more than
Interesting that you ask this question.
Just yesterday I was being tailgated by an F150. I was in my 300D right lane
of I-40 here in OKC in a left hand curve we call the Tinker diagonal. He was
so close all I could see was grill. I was doing 60, speed limit was 50, left
lane was doing maybe 5mph
Philip, Lt. Don,
This is great stuff! A lot of it is before I joined back in late 2004.
Thanks so much!!!
OK Richard
On 12/29/07, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Through the generous hosting for Wonko the Sane - aka Lt. Don
the collection of Marshall's posts to this list are accessible.
The only Bose experience I have is the two Bose speakers I bought for my
home stereo system around 15-20 years ago. They had as good a low end back
then as the much more expensive JBL speakers I was comparing them with, and
they still do today.
On the negative side the ex-girlfriend had a Bose
Yes MIG is better, less heat build up which distorts the sheet metal, but
you have got to use the gas with it. A lot of people try to just use the
welder with out the gas and you will not get good clean fast welds. Also you
still only want to weld about half to one inch at a time with at least 6
No, I always keep a pair of dyke's handy and clip the wire even with the end
of the gas flange if it is a little passed. You want the gas to start an
instant before the wire feeds that last quarter inch to the base and starts
the arc.
On 12/29/07, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is the wire
Sorry to ask a dumb question, but what is the WSM method?
On 12/20/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yep, the GP amp that's mounted on the left front inner fender near the ABS
equipment. New one lasted about 2 weeks. The replacement has been going
strong for 2+ years. both came from MB.
Its 4' high by 50' by 18.
On 3/28/07, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I rent a 30 ton splitter once a year for $60 a day. Rent it Saturday
afternoon and have to return it Monday morning when they open. I can
split a
stack 4' high by 50' in the time I have the splitter.
So, would that
it;)
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:57 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Wood Splitters
I rent a 30 ton splitter once a year for $60 a day. Rent it Saturday
afternoon and have
I rent a 30 ton splitter once a year for $60 a day. Rent it Saturday
afternoon and have to return it Monday morning when they open. I can split a
stack 4' high by 50' in the time I have the splitter.
That way I don't have to maintain the splitter or store it.
I have split every type of wood you
I think its probably a trashed engine. Might as well let me take it off your
hands. Ill give you $500.
On 3/8/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks. I suspected injectors also but wanted to see what others
though. Will probably check the chain stretch also. BTW, just
Thanks everyone. After OK Don got back for buying his at the stealership for
$22.00 each I thought I would ask if anyone new where I might get them for a
more resonable price. I will check with Rusty and see what his prices are.
Thanks again for the feed back!
On 12/23/06, John Freer [EMAIL
I need to buy a couple of sunvisor clips for my 87 300D. Does anyone know
where I can get them for a resonable price?
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OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!!
Midwest City, Oklahoma
The easy fix is to replace the VW with a Mercedes. Poof the leak is fixed!
On 9/27/06, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The tank in my 300D 2.5 was reported to be leaking when I bought it -
turned out to be the hose within a 1/4 inch of the pump fitting --
easy fix (but I lost the heated tube
I have had to replace two lines. One on and SDL and one on an SD. Both 87's.
Both were just oozing, no spray. Both were cracked at the fitting. I have
had to replace one o-ring. It too was just oozing.
Each of the three times I was able to clean the connectors and the top of
the injector pump
If its the Sheraton downtown it is withing a few blocks of the Bricktown
area. There are many nice bars and restaurants in the area. If you like beer
I recommend TapWerks. They have over 100 beers from all over the world. My
personal favorite is Newcastle Brown. If you have a favorite they
Cliff dwellings could have been Mesa Verda.
On 7/20/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Silver city? I was there once I think and that gila thing rings a bell.
Hey AZ bob, you know anything about this area? I was just a kid and I
remember going there, and I remember we went
So 174 dollars buys it. What a deal! What did I just buy?
On 5/12/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
50 and your 124?
Richard Smith wrote:
Sounds like it a total trash out. I will give you 50 bucks for it.
On 5/12/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On May 12, 2006
Sounds like it a total trash out. I will give you 50 bucks for it.
On 5/12/06, John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On May 12, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
good idea dude.
A direct result of using one's head for more than a hat rack.
Johnny B.
I Mac Therefore I am
Hell if I had known the drought would end when you started to put the engine
back in I would have come over and helped you get it finished so we could
get some rain!!! LOL (c:
And what does rain have to do with not putting an engine back in a car. I
have put VW engines in with it raining,
Good article Hans. Thanks alot!
Richard
On 1/18/06, Hans Neureiter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 1/18/06, Richard Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
1. Has anyone taken one of the switch housing apart and had any luck
repairing broken hinge points?
Thanks, Richard
Dont miss or you might hight your beloved MB!
On 1/18/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I CO2 powered pellet gun does wonders..
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: Bob Rentfro [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday,
Does anyone have a good used seat switch for the drivers side for my 1987
300D? If so how much are you asking?
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OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!!
Midwest City, Oklahoma
Would this put us above the arctic circle??
On 12/6/05, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
A few years ago, my dad's cousin and her husband drove the Dalton Highway
to Deadhorse, Alaska...some 4,000+ miles from Kansas City in a camper. You
can drive within 3 miles of the Arctic
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Smith
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:08 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] Backup key
I only have one key for my 300D. I thought I would get a cheap key made
for
backups and emergencies, but I can't
I only have one key for my 300D. I thought I would get a cheap key made for
backups and emergencies, but I can't find anyone who can cut one. Even the
Stealer ship here in Oklahoma City cant make one. Any idea's where a guy can
get a duplicate made?
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OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and
But RLE, it was Thomas Jefferson himself who said it is a small mind that
can think of but one way to spell a word, and Einstein who used to love to
repeat Jefferson's quote.
On 10/11/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why do some insist on spelling brake as break? Certainly the
Oklahoma City area gas is $2.19 to $2.25, diesel is $2.89 to $2.97
On 10/13/05, Gary Thompson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've parked the 300D and started driving the E320 since diesel prices have
risen to 3.19 and super unleaded has dropped to 2.89 here. The 300D gets
around 23 MPG and the E320
You da man List Stud!
On 9/29/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
thanks, I prefer list stud though.
Alan Duff wrote:
You guys must not have any sources of aggrevation in your lives. Gabriel
S.
made my Ignore Sender file with his first smart-mouth post. You are a
good
I enjoyed your comments Don. No need to apologies.
On 9/22/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Royce,
At the time of my retirement from wearing funny clothes I worked in
logistics. I can't imagine preparing for something like this in a week's
time.
Was watching tv yesterday, CNN I think.
Here's an interesting story--using dead cats for fuel:
http://makeashorterlink.com/?X13563ECB
or
http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsArticle.aspx?
type=oddlyEnoughNewsstoryID=2005-09
-14T160628Z_01_MAR457954_RTRIDST_0_OUKOE-UK-GERMANY-CATS.XML
Ron Dwelle
On 9/22/05, Van Cleve [EMAIL
We are practicing up for Moose day!!!
On 9/22/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So, how'd you get here from a Ponton for Kleb
On 9/22/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, my fantasy is northeast Maine. We'd need a couple of Unimogs,
some
chain saws, a big wood stove, and
I think you guys are beating a dead horse! LOL (c:
On 9/22/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry.Don't forget the coon, skunk and opossum were here before OUR
civilization destroyed thier environment so now they have to live in ours
and we call them the nusciance If WE
Avhast my hearties!!
Dont forget to talk like a pirate sometime today!
Argh!
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OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!!
Midwest City, Oklahoma
Use fiberglass repair kit you can get at any autoparts store. Make sure you
put at least three layers of cloth on the repair.
On 9/19/05, Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've looked long and hard for one at junkyards. Almost all are cracked
badly, apparently from vibration at the mount on
Ah!!! Shiver me timbers, but we are a bunch of shade tree engineers!!!
If we cant fix it one way, someone else has come up with another!
Well blow me down but these are all good ideas!
On 9/19/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, good idea actually, however I have found that
I went into the 7-11 gas station the other day and asked for five
dollars worth of gas.
The clerk farted and gave me a receipt.
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OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!!
Midwest City, Oklahoma
NO!
On 9/18/05, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OK Don wrote:
No!!!
I feel the same way. I think it's a highly unlikely scenario, though,
because I think *most* people would feel that way and the political
backlash would be monumental. The Bush administration isn't in *that*
much
Can anyone tell me where the drain valve is on an 87 300D? the manual shows
it on the lower drivers side of the radiator, but its not there!
Any help is appreciated.
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OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!!
Midwest City, Oklahoma
Thanks Peter and Don. I will find it or pull the lower hose.
On 9/17/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You can always just pull the lower radiator hose -- --
On 9/17/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Bottom side, right lower corner (passenger side).
Hard to see as I
I ended up pulling the lower hose. No drain plug. It was pretty easy though.
On 9/17/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Sat, 17 Sep 2005 12:29:22 -0500 Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Check the other side, too, as you may not have the original radiator in
there.
I
I don't know. Sounds to me like the Chinese restaurants could make a
killing. I mean think about it. Almost all of a cat can be served on the
buffet. Then whats left can be turned into fuel. Its a win win scenario!
On 9/15/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That particular
?
On 9/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Im pretty sure I already flushed and filled it just before you got it.
Richard Smith wrote:
87 300D 603.96 engine
I am going to flush and fill my radiator this weekend. In looking at
the
procedure in the manual it says
Anyone got any ideas on the original questions???
Thanks, Richard Smith wrote:
87 300D 603.96 engine
I am going to flush and fill my radiator this weekend. In looking at the
procedure in the manual it says to connect a special water hose tap
between the top radiator hose
Yes on my model you have to replace the thermostat with the special part. I
am just going to take the old one and lock it in the open position and put
it back in. Then I have a brand new one to install afterwards.
On 9/15/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yes, you have to
Don't forget the bubble gum holding the emblem on the hood!
On 9/14/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Nope - not duct tape, we use baling twine 'round these parts -- --
On 9/14/05, Royce Engler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does OK shape mean OKLAHOMA shape? Would that be held together
No Kaleb, in 68 they were closer to $1400. Buy 74 you had to pay $2400 for a
new bug. The supers were even more expensive.
Here in Oklahoma if your spending that kind of money on an good old air
cooled bug it better be car show quality! The west cost has a much higher
markup on their VW's
What year Jim?
On 9/14/05, Jim Vogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dear List,
My 300D (which recently had the transmission trouble) now has an
incredibly odd light problem. Whenever I turn the high beam light on,
all of the headlights go out. However, the high beam light works
(with
87 300D 603.96 engine
I am going to flush and fill my radiator this weekend. In looking at the
procedure in the manual it says to connect a special water hose tap between
the top radiator hose and the radiator. It list it as part 117 589 00 90 00.
1. Where can I get this tool, or get a
And the early Ghia's too!
On 9/13/05, Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I seem to remember that the Type 3s also had CV axles, ditto for the
412 VWs. Only the Beetle and early buses had swing axles.
Benz used a swing axle rear end from 1953 to 1973.
Peter
We would have all driven to Kaleb's just for the honor of meeting the good
Doktor!
On 9/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yep.
OK Don wrote:
There are enough Okies on the list to make up a small party -- you'd
have been the guest of honor!
On 9/13/05, Kaleb C.
I am running Kumho's on my 300D. I have been extreamly happy with them on we
and dry pavement. No snow yet though so I am not sure how they will be on
snow.
On 9/13/05, Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My son has taken over my wife's 85 190D 2.5 Euro and taken it off to
college. It's in
Sounds like some American cars I've seen.
On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
oh boy.
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OK Richard 1987 300D 178k with miles and miles to go!!!
Midwest City, Oklahoma
Is this one of the rod benders?
On 8/25/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4569716236sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWN%3AMT%3A1
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 83 300TD,
RUN AWAY.!
On 8/25/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yep
Richard Smith wrote:
Is this one of the rod benders?
On 8/25/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4569716236sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWN
Kaleb, is that my old SDL?
On 8/24/05, LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How many individuals can start a sentence with those four words?
On 8/24/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
One of the SDL's ...
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1977 240D
1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle
If we couldn't
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