Re: [MBZ] Emergency power steering hose repair

2018-09-03 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I've seen hoses covered with a piece of PVC pipe split lengthwise then hose clamps applied to keep the pipe in place.  Mostly it depends on what the hole looks like.  There are lots pf different hose repair kits available - do a search and see all the different methods.  Might find something

Re: [MBZ] Can I reuse this hose fitting?

2018-09-02 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Along with Oil Analysis Services, I also sell a few banjo fittings -- I need the size to check & see what my supplier has.   I normally sell Banjo fittings to be used with Weber Carbs, fuel pumps, pressure control kits, etc.  We have both barb or AN fittings.   Our most common AN size is -6 

Re: [MBZ] '84 Jaguar XJS money pit on BAT

2018-08-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Ha!  I was offered one just like this one for $1200 a couple of years ago.  A brief moment of sanity allowed me to say no and never look back :-) LarryT 91 300D 06 E350 0Explorer6 On 08/27/2018 12:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Gets no love whatsoever. The seller will regret

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-08-22 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Max, * I'll keep looking at my shop manuals, but I guess I'll probably have to wait until I get the C Clip off and will use my mirror to see the bolts behind the hub.  Of course, the way Mitch describes it, I don't have to worry about the outer CV flange bolts.  I'm not

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-08-22 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Mitch!     So it's nice to hear that the outer CV flange is not bolted to the Carrier assy.   I guess add'l bolts aren't needed since it has that 30mm nut on the end of the axle. Thanks again! Larry On 08/21/2018 7:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: If you're taking the whole

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-08-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Oh, no, no, no, no. ;-)  I was unclear somewhere else I don't have a good idea of my plan. Let me try again: * Remove wheel * Unstake 30mm nut and remove C Clip. * Use small sledge to break axle shaft loose (spray liberally with penetrating fluid) * Remove rotor * Remove backing plate

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-08-19 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang! The bolts that hold the outer CV flange to the carrier, are they what are called E10  (or E15) - as opposed toi the more standard Allen head bolts? Still getting my tools ready -- Thanks ya'll! LarryT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-08-16 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
, 2018 at 11:11 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Sounds like I should leave it to a shop with a puller ;-) Actually I am looking at the cost of the tools in case I am feeling especially energetic after I get all the preliminary stuff out of the way.  That's unlikely, but you never know

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2018-08-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
That must be what Maxine Waters was talking about when she worried Guam was in danger of sinking if we kept increasing our military presence there. ;-^ LarryT On 08/09/2018 5:28 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Craig wrote: No, it's not sea level rise. It's the earth sinking. Earth

Re: [MBZ] Windmill tower wastefullness WUZ: OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
the proponents never talk about these unintended consequences Curley has pointed out ...  as usual. Used to be we did "Risk/benefit Analysis" on stuff. LarryT On 08/09/2018 8:37 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Some of it depends on the care taken in installation.  (Generally little to

Re: [MBZ] Highly OT: Solar losing steam in Mass.

2018-08-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I wonder how long the other monopolies will be allowed to exist? Hmm, Microsoft, twitter, Facebook and others come to mind. Especially when they start to censor certain viewpoints as being too offensive.   It's outrageous! I say!! ;-) We need to demand action!  (sorry, i don't do sarcasm very

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
as soon as The Wa is over in another 100 years or so. Gov. Foghorn will start to get it organized after the election. --R Sent from iPhone On Aug 8, 2018, at 7:05 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Underwater generators have been towed behind sailboats for decades to recharge

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Underwater generators have been towed behind sailboats for decades to recharge the batteries when the sun ain't shining or often in place of solar panels completely.  Sounds like a similar kind of thing  but on  a larger scale - is that what you are proposing?   There's also electricity

Re: [MBZ] Cache of Mercedes Benz - cars

2018-08-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I owned one just like that in the late 80s.  same color, etc. Loved that car!  What I'm excited about are the 9 124 wagons Gas & diesel. Course that's a long way from Va. Then I'm not physically able to do that kind of stuff anymore.  (Working on it though)  ;-) LarryT On 08/08/2018 11:38

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Whoops was the acronym for a bunch of nukes that were supposed to use a cookie cutter design.  Course it never turned out that way. The original was Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS). Only one of 5 ever came on line.   More Billion$ down the tube. As someone once said "when the

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Then the movie "/China Syndrome/" came out.  Huge piece of pure propaganda.  But it changed a lot of people opinions. Unfortunately too many people get their view of the world through movies/TV. LarryT On 08/08/2018 10:58 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: In the early days of

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-08 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
m iPhone On Aug 8, 2018, at 12:03 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: When I was there they kept having alarms for "Airborne" which made everything stop until they found the problem. Usually it was false alarms. It's been a while since I was there - seems like Duke Power & Light was

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-07 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
the memories a bit... but I don't think so... LarryT On 08/07/2018 9:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I think. It was a complete disaster, not sure how far along they got. --R Sent from iPhone On Aug 7, 2018, at 8:33 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Wow

Re: [MBZ] OT (for Rich): Ongoing nuke soap opera in SC

2018-08-07 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Wow! Is this the Nuke near Hartsville?  I work there for the contractor doing Three Mile Island mods to the fire suppression systems.  It was short term while between other projects.  I worked on Constructions Budgets and Schedules but the contractor I worked for was not mentioned below.

Re: [MBZ] W116 rear seat pads - sources

2018-08-04 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I assume these guys exist - the shops doing resto-mods (or is it Resto-Rods?) on TV where they create new interiors or reproduce old ones from a photo or just a description - they're probably in S. Cal. but they must exist.  Tell them if you want Leather or MB Tex and turn them loose.  Of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

2018-08-03 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:22 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: you wrote the below.

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 no start

2018-08-02 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
    My 06 E350 (POS) has the same problem.  The Fuel Pump/s is bad as per my Indy.  I am going to take it to local dealer - they will tow it for free if I let them repair it.  I need some clarification on what the warranty covers. Their answer was a little vague so I need to speak to one of

Re: [MBZ] Under 10K miles 1973 450SE but it has a cracked dash

2018-08-01 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I don't think I've ever seen a  pre-W124 MB that _didn_'t have a cracked dash... LarryT On 08/01/2018 11:05 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Wonder how high this will go.

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

2018-07-30 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
you wrote the below.  What? Larry On 07/31/2018 12:14 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: ...GCC, because faces ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

2018-07-30 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
if the price reaches the right tipping point the money will appear.   The trick is knowing the price level will stay high enough to making it a lasting proposition.  ROI is still king... But it sounds like China isn't letting energy hold it back. Recently they were commissioning a new coal

Re: [MBZ] Carburetor trouble

2018-07-30 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
ed like a tear down and hand clean EVERY PART... On Mon, Jul 30, 2018 at 7:15 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: The ethanol probably destroyed the gaskets long ago. Larry On 07/30/2018 4:32 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, but nobody seems to keep

Re: [MBZ] ATM fees

2018-07-30 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Sorry - a old email was hiding in my Mercedes folder. Larry On 07/30/2018 10:27 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: You'd think they'd cut someone a break when they carry a $2.6 million + balance! I seldom use an ATM and it's usually my banks machine so it's free.  But if I were carrying

Re: [MBZ] ATM fees

2018-07-30 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
You'd think they'd cut someone a break when they carry a $2.6 million + balance! I seldom use an ATM and it's usually my banks machine so it's free.  But if I were carrying a large balance I'd want free ATM banking - at least one free transaction/day. IMO You should speak to someone in

Re: [MBZ] Carburetor trouble

2018-07-30 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
The ethanol probably destroyed the gaskets long ago. Larry On 07/30/2018 4:32 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, but nobody seems to keep a rebuild kit in stock, so I'll have to order one for delivery. Thirty year old gaskets may not hold up to R

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

2018-07-30 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I really think Mr Peters' comment that the diesel "cheating" was contrived to destroy the passenger diesel car industry in favor of the electric car "industry" (if it can be called that) is a valid theory.   I wonder how long before government subsidies will kick in again to push electric

Re: [MBZ] Brake Drag

2018-07-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
And it's such a simple job you'll  wonder why you didn't do it sooner.   Don't bother with the fancy Stainless Steels hoses. They were intended for race cars which get inspections and replacements on a regular basis - monthly or even weekly depending on the severity of use.  They can also be

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Peter wrote (...take it to someone...) That sounds like a plan! Larry My first attempt ended up and a local machine shop, and they were afraid they would damage the steering knuckle it was so stuck, I never managed to get it to move at all. That was on my 75 Audi Fox -- great car until the

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
via Mercedes wrote: Cutting a race with a cold chisel is dangerous. They are hard and will shatter. Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Larry Turner via Mercedes Date: 2018-07-29 7:20 PM (GMT-06:00) To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Larry Turner Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
If I can separate the hub from the carrier, I can probably cut the race with a chisel and get it off that way.  But I may have to let the shop do it.  We'll see.  Thanks for helping me think it through.  I know everyone must be getting tired of my endless questions.  ;-^ Larry On 07/29/2018

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
glad to see the slide hammer worked for you!  I've heard horror stories and the YouTube videos show two big guys taking turns on the slide. I think I'll end up letting my shop do the work. Thanks - Larry On 07/29/2018 9:09 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Yes, it's a double row ball

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Op-ed Piece

2018-07-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I'm not sure I trust the regulators who are coming up with the ever more stringent requirements for emissions released.  Who are the regulators?  What are they trying to achieve?  If they are working toward Zero Emissions I suspect we are being treated like the proverbial frog being put into

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Have a question about the Hub (the part with the holes for lug bolts) -- is there a race pressed onto the axle side of the hub? Thanks On 07/28/2018 11:21 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: A bit of light oil on the axle splines (or some neverseize), else everything it dry.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-29 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hey Peter,     Glad you are seeing real progress with your ankle!  You are 100% right about keeping the joint flexible, there's nothing like a natural kind of exercise like walking and swimming.  Then it's not so much of a chore.     I need to get a membership at my local Y (I keep saying

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-28 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Your choice. Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: I think you are right - he needs his meds!  I worked as a contract employee for 11 years after I was promised I would go direct when the census "opened up",  yeah, right, when it opened up my POS boss supported the hiring of a outsider who

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-28 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I think you are right - he needs his meds!  I worked as a contract employee for 11 years after I was promised I would go direct when the census "opened up",  yeah, right, when it opened up my POS boss supported the hiring of a outsider who had political backing.  I was never the same after

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-28 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Sounds like FAG is one to add to the 'good' list... Thanks for the info - LarryT On 07/27/2018 11:14 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 27 Jul 2018 19:33:51 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Have never heard of FAG, or most others. It's short for Fischer's Automatische

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-28 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Peter, Hmm... your experience at work sounds like my wife  the year before she retired - people changed and the new ones knew it all as in your case.  Her new boss didn't want to get rid of her he just didn't have a clue!  She started to hate getting up in the morning & going to work.  I

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Peter,     I hope you ankle is better now?  You must have had to stay off it for quite a while?  I have a friend who is very heavy - like around 400#'s or so and he put his foot down at an angle and it fractured.   He won't stick to his diet, and is diabetic and in a wheel chair for now

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Mitch!   I'll probably go with the Timken, National or SKF.  No need to cheap out.  Course I don't want to go with OEM MB which is probably triple the cost of Timken or SKF. TIA - Larry On 07/27/2018 3:41 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I just took a look at Rock Auto.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-07-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
have experience with amputation who might share the problems it caused? LarryT On 07/04/2018 9:42 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: What happened? Did you break your arm trying to get some money out of your wallet? --R Sent from iPhone On Jul 4, 2018, at 9:23 AM, Larry Turner

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Ya'll, When I get to the point when I'm ready to buy a replacement bearing kit, which  brand is the highest quality? I've seen FAG, Aftermarket (there's a creative name), and others.  Have never heard of FAG, or most others. TIA! LarryT On 07/26/2018 8:48 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Peter On 07/26/2018 8:48 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On July 26, 2018 at 8:33 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: The tie rod has a standard tie rod end that you will need to pop loose with a pickle fork or a lever type tool (which I prefer). The other links unbolt,

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Craig! On 07/25/2018 8:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:50:18 -0400 Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi All, I have pretty much locked in the procedure of using a Test Light between the Neg Cable and Neg Post as I look for shorts by pulling fuses 1 by 1

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-26 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Mitch - I'll have my suspension shop check the alignment and also check the torque on the fasteners... Sincerely, Larry On 07/25/2018 10:56 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Removing the wheel carrier should involve some ball joints, a brake caliper and a parking brake cable.

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Randy!  That sounds perfectly logical.  I'll give it a try.  ;-) Sincerely, Larry On 07/25/2018 5:19 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 25/07/2018 1:50 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi All, I have pretty much locked in the procedure of using a Test Light between

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
the rear subframe mounts get dead rubber, you will know it.  The car get squirrelly going over RR tracks, but is normal most of the time.  Until it gets squirrelly going over tracks, I'd not worry about it, and even thern you probably have 1-5 years before you need to worry. Drive it. Larry

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi All, I have pretty much locked in the procedure of using a Test Light between the Neg Cable and Neg Post as I look for shorts by pulling fuses 1 by 1. Thanks for teaching me that new  skill! I was hoping I could use the same procedure to find the individual parts of components to

Re: [MBZ] 108 280S sold

2018-07-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Ha!  My first MB was a '69 280S - we put a lot of miles on it but I struggled with the dual carbs, window mechanisms and the rockers were getting pretty rusty.  I replaced both rockers but the front fenders needed work.  I rebuilt the engine and it ran great! but it's days were numbered and I

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P

2018-07-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Sounds like my Ford Explorer... LarryT On 07/25/2018 11:36 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Underpowered and thirsty but by the end of the run rugged and reliable... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 8:41 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: It is

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-25 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Got a question regarding my rusted connection over the rear suspension:  I'm thinking that if I go through with replacing the wheel bearing carrier, maybe I can just ignore the rusty connection and drive?  After all, very few similar problems have been found but granted it's not a problem to

Re: [MBZ] OT - pickup un-loader

2018-07-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
our subdivision has homes with shallow depressions running along the road with culverts under the driveways - for storm runoff - common practice when something in the back of a pickup needs unloading is to backup so the open tailgate touches the side of the depression where it starts going

Re: [MBZ] OT interesting read/vids

2018-07-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
The decision to sink the barge in the middle of the lake (at the deepest point) was tough on the team as they knew the barge would doom the 20-30 innocent civilians traveling on it that night. keeping the nuclear bomb away from Hitler should have earned that team a Nobel Prize (or something),

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P

2018-07-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Agree wholeheartedly!  I had a 78 Malibu w/a smallish V8 - the engine (not the transmission) ran great but all the other bits of the car had been "cheaped to death" as you described, I especially disliked the fasteners - mostly flat sheet metal w/a little hole and a twisted piece of metal in

Re: [MBZ] OT - pickup un-loader

2018-07-24 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
but my recollection might be fuzzy --FT Sent from iPhone On Jul 23, 2018, at 9:57 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: I seem to recall my flight instructor saying I should use 8#s/gal to estimate the weight of fuel for load distribution calcs. So 8x55=440 which is way under the 2000# limit

Re: [MBZ] OT - pickup un-loader

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I seem to recall my flight instructor saying I should use 8#s/gal to estimate the weight of fuel for load distribution calcs. So 8x55=440 which is way under the 2000# limit.  but i think plywood under the drum to distribute the weight can't hurt --- Am I missing something? Larry On

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
including the consumers IMO On 07/23/2018 8:09 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: It was the principle of the matter - someone lied, all will be punished. On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 6:41 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Was the change that big or just the f

[MBZ] 91 300D Rear Axle disconnect- more evidence

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang, I found this on Pelican http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/body-repair/388675-w-124-rear-subframe-mount-rot.html#post3831265 so there's at least 2 other people (worldwide) who have problems like my 300D.  At least I think we're all talking about the same thing.   anyone on the

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Mitch,     I went back and checked my notes to confirm my findings and it was Fuse C that was blown.  Fuse #9 is the one that allowed the test light to go out when I pulled the fuses.  But I see what you mean about the fuse and the battery killer being separate issues. So I have 2 problems

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
at 4:23 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: BTW, When did MB stop importing any diesel equipped cars into the US? I assume they're still being made and sold in other markets... LarryT For instance: In Ireland, the majority o

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Jim, I'll study this for a while and I suspect things will become clearer.  Thanks for the simplification! LarryT On 07/23/2018 11:05 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Basic electrical circuitry is actually quite simple. Pretend that an electron wishes to get from the positive side

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Unfortunately no, when I put it away for "semi-storage" I made sure everything was turned off.  I should have disconnected the battery but something came up IIRC.  After that it was out of the memory banks.. Larry On 07/23/2018 12:06 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Could someone have

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
on, Jul 23, 2018 at 7:12 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I'm still confused by Peter's comment about testing and the "Hot Side of the Fuse". I thought both sides were hot when energized? But then I remembered what you said about the Switches

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Max, Thanks, so you think it may be as simple as swapping out the front/courtesy light assy? Sure, I'm in no hurry - I can drive it with Fuse 9 removed.  The Radio doesn't work anyway ;-) Is there anyway to test it?  Maybe take the bulbs out, put the fuse back in and see what the test

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
It's time to change the subject back to short - sorry it got off topic - Larry On 07/23/2018 10:24 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: That was my fault - when I reported what happened when checking my fuses I used the wrong thread to reply to - Sorry -- Larry On 07/23/2018 7:54 AM

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
That was my fault - when I reported what happened when checking my fuses I used the wrong thread to reply to - Sorry -- Larry On 07/23/2018 7:54 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On July 23, 2018 at 7:19 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I believe both that and the radio itself have

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
That is the odd thing - Fuse #8 blew but Fuse #9 is the one that turned off the test light as I went through the fuses disconnecting each one.  But the fuse blowing could have been a fluke, perhaps? I'll look at the Relay Diagrams and pull the Courtesy Light Relay, then put #9 back in and see

Re: [MBZ] One For Dan P

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Wish it were feasible to transplant the 1991 diesel and all it's systems into my 2006 E350.  Probably be a bear to do if possible at all for less than the price of a newer diesel. BTW,  When did MB stop importing any diesel equipped cars into the US?  I assume they're still being made and

Re: [MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-23 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
nts anyone? LarryT 91 300D On 07/22/2018 3:32 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Just a slow day perhaps. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Jul 22, 2018 at 2:47 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Hey Guys. Haven't seen any emails since 2;26 th

[MBZ] Is the List Down?

2018-07-22 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hey Guys. Haven't seen any emails since 2;26 this morning.  Did everyone sleep in? LarryT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 5:55 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Hi Max, After re-reading your post I'm wondering if I am doing something wrong. Here's the numbers I got: 1 - 0.0 2 - 5.78 3 - 5.84 4 - 23-19 5 - 33.36 6 - 33.41 7 - 3

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Craig, That sounds easy enough - I even have a bulb with leads on it for this kind of test. Or, I could use my store bought test Light. ;-) (a little light finally came on, ... get it?... ;-) Larry On 07/21/2018 6:59 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:49:06 -0400

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
, if you have it. From what you've described.. I suspect the battery may have "issues". On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 2:26 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Thanks Scott! Every detail helps! Larry On 07/21/2018 4:26 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Max, After re-reading your post I'm wondering if I am doing something wrong.  Here's the numbers I got: 1 - 0.0 2  - 5.78 3 - 5.84 4 - 23-19 5 - 33.36 6 - 33.41 7 - 33.24 8 - 23.24 9 - 9.07 10 - 5.75 11 - 0.0 12 - 0.0 13 - 63.5 14 - 64.0 15 - 91.6 (Headlights) 16 - 0.0 A - 0.0 B - 33.1 C -

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry Turner via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2018 9:06 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Larry Turner Subject: Re: [MBZ] Short Thanks for all the great replies! - I will investigate today I hope - temp is supposed

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
- Thanks to all - LarryT On 07/21/2018 2:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On July 21, 2018 at 1:22 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Perhaps the Harbor Freight Bearing tools might make this a driveway job?   BTW, I also watch a couple of videos showing slide hammers and similar being

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks, BTW, I was browsing YouTube videos and came across this R Whl Brg R for a BMW - after watching I thought it was very much like the W124. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4PK1jXhppE Some of the fasteners are different and it doesn't have the 5 point rear deal like a 124 but the axle

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Craig! On 07/21/2018 10:53 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:27:30 -0400 Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: Hi Max, one more thing then I should be good to go test - this is what I want to be testing: AC/DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT (AMPS), right?  I need to be sure I am

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Happy with it?  I shouldn't think about another meter - I have 3 or 4 - but I've always wanted a clamp. BTW, one of my meters is a Innova 3340A Automotive Tester - I am still learning its capabilities but one of the things I like most is it has a Dwell function - when I set the points on my

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
, Jul 21, 2018 at 9:27 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Hi Max, one more thing then I should be good to go test - this is what I want to be testing: AC/DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT (AMPS), right? I need to be sure I am reading the right section of the

Re: [MBZ] re Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Jul 20, 2018, at

Re: [MBZ] '78 Land Yacht attracts fierce bidding on BAT

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Glad to see Porsche didn't make the list. ;-) LarryT On 07/21/2018 9:11 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Another nail in the coffin of privacy? Actually I think the coffin is all the way sealed and down in the hole, now we are throwing dirt on it. - Max Charleston SC On

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2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 8:01 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Hi Max, If the GPR is sticking on,, would the GP light be on? I may know the answer but I'll ask anyway - my 240D had a relay that would come on at random times - only indication I

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
to measure amps and on most you also have to move the positive lead from one hole / connection on the DMM to a different connection. The fuses are still left in their holders in the fuse box. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 8:10 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < merce

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2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
to a different connection. The fuses are still left in their holders in the fuse box. - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jul 21, 2018 at 8:10 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I'm confused - nothing new there - if I disconnect the + cable then touch my DMM b

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Based on your description of the noises I am inclined to be confident the outer bearing is bad - we get a loud growling noise starting at 45mph or so and getting worse and speed increases. But I don't recall any vibrations on accel / decel or clunks as you describe. The CV joint is a question

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks for all the great replies!  - I will investigate today I hope - temp is supposed to be in the 70s so it should be nice outside.  Just found the humidity is 100% - Yuck! Thanks again to all who responded - LarryT On 07/20/2018 7:50 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: If the problem

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Peter, Ok, I think I understand now.  Thanks for the explanation -  I may try both methods to see what happens. For some reason my brain understands the 2nd method described below. But it still seems like something is missing from the 1st method - if the + cable is disconnected, how can

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Peter! I need to look at the WSM    again - I'm not understanding the hub completely.  Or I could pull a wheel and take a look - might be worth the time because I find the idea of replacing the carrier w/a used one interesting.  Then again, I'm not sure I would gain anything by using a

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2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I'm confused - nothing new there - if I disconnect the + cable then touch my DMM between the + post and the fuses I wouldn't think there could be any fuse to draw anything - or am I missing something?  Without the cable connected there's no circuit, right? Thx Larry On 07/20/2018 7:50 PM,

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2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
It seems to me batteries are lasting much longer than they used to - I got 13 years from a Optima I bought mid 2000.   But the replacement I bought lasted 5 years so who knows.  I have several lead acid batteries bought in 2013 still alive and well... Having found out that I have a short of

Re: [MBZ] Short

2018-07-21 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Max, If the GPR is sticking on,, would the GP light be on?   I may know the answer but I'll ask anyway - my 240D had a relay that would come on at random times - only indication I recall is the headlights would get dim for a few seconds.  But I don't recall if the light came on

[MBZ] re Short

2018-07-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Ok, here's the fuse that blew - Position C - it controls the following: Rear roof light trunk light rear door locking system seat back arrestor central locking door lights reading lights Auto Antenna Control Unit Seat Adjustment But if one of these were left on, I think the battery

[MBZ] Mercedes Time/Labor calculator`

2018-07-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi All (again), When looking for my fuse description I came across something I found years ago - probably in the 90s - called a Mercedes Time and Labor Calculator. It used to work but I haven't tried it in a while.   Anyway, it's in a zip file that I will be happy to send to anyone who

[MBZ] Short

2018-07-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang! Tuesday, I put the spare battery from the 240D in my 91 300D and it fired right up without any charging needed.  I put my DMM on it and it read in excess of 13V and after the GPs heated it fired instantly. Today, I planned to start it and maybe run it around the block - maybe more

Re: [MBZ] My 91 300D Rear Hub etc.

2018-07-20 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Peter, just to be sure I understand what you are saying when you wrote, "not just the hub that presses into the bearing." - I thought the bearing presses into the hub, not the other way around? Then the axle slides thru the center of the bearing..., no? I think it is easy for me to

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