Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-21 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Found the dash in the pile o parts today, says 106K miles on the odometer. Seems believeable since an old guy owned it since new, then sold it to a college student, he graduated law school and gave it to his brother, who was sideswiped by someone, totaling the drivers side of the body. I couldn't h

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
So ~ 11# of fluid then. Walt On Jun 18, 2010 4:58 PM, "OK Don" wrote: Probably around 1.7 lb./liter On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Probably, what's the... > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_o... -- OK D

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread OK Don
Probably around 1.7 lb./liter On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: > Probably, what's the weight per liter of fluid? > > Walt > > On Jun 18, 2010 4:38 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > > Walt Zarnoch wrote: > > > > 147# for TC and tranny wet. TC when pulled off but not drained was 28#

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Probably, what's the weight per liter of fluid? Walt On Jun 18, 2010 4:38 PM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: Walt Zarnoch wrote: > > 147# for TC and tranny wet. TC when pulled off but not drained was 28# So ~110 plus crating for the tranny drained? That's less than I expected. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: 147# for TC and tranny wet. TC when pulled off but not drained was 28# So ~110 plus crating for the tranny drained? That's less than I expected. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-18 Thread Walt Zarnoch
147# for TC and tranny wet. TC when pulled off but not drained was 28# Walt On Jun 16, 2010 9:30 PM, "Walt Zarnoch" wrote: We've got a scale that I can set it on, old cast iron beam ballance affair that still is good to a half pound or so. I'll get the LeBaron moved and give the tranny a mass-

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
We've got a scale that I can set it on, old cast iron beam ballance affair that still is good to a half pound or so. I'll get the LeBaron moved and give the tranny a mass-check friday or sunday if possible. My dad said it's most likely under 150lb, he guessed ~80lb based on when he moved it. Wal

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Walt Zarnoch wrote: TBH, no clue. It's stored away behind a car under a shelf, so it would be a project to unearth. Anyone know the weight off hand? >100lb, I'm reasonably certain. A Borg-Warner (TREMEC) T-5 manual box weighs around 90-100lb without bellhousing, and it's a tiny little thing.

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
TBH, no clue. It's stored away behind a car under a shelf, so it would be a project to unearth. Anyone know the weight off hand? Walt On Jun 16, 2010 6:11 PM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: And it says max weight is 100lb, how much does the thing weigh? --R On 6/16/2010 6:08 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-16 Thread Rich Thomas
And it says max weight is 100lb, how much does the thing weigh? --R On 6/16/2010 6:08 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: The dog says Origin: Utica, NY Destination: Charleston, SC Payment Method: Prepaid Service Type:

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-16 Thread Rich Thomas
The dog says Quote Information Total: *$86.95* Schedule Information Carrier ScheduleDeparture Arrival Transit Time A

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Rich, Not that I know of. I was reading up on fedex's site, and found this. "Can I ship heavy boxes with FedEx Ground? Yes. FedEx Ground packages can weigh up to 150 lbs each and up to 130 inches in length plus girth." UPS limits are "Packages can be up to 150 lbs (70 kg) Packages can be up to

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Did we got organized on any sort of delivery process? --R On 6/16/2010 12:34 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: Any news on if I should dig it out? It's at zipcode 13490 if that helps. Walt On Jun 8, 2010 12:02 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: You can strap it to a pallet and ship it via freight, might

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-15 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Any news on if I should dig it out? It's at zipcode 13490 if that helps. Walt On Jun 8, 2010 12:02 AM, "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: You can strap it to a pallet and ship it via freight, might even be able to send it via fedex. Rich Thomas wrote: > > I'm near Charleston SC. Perhaps Kleb can su

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You can strap it to a pallet and ship it via freight, might even be able to send it via fedex. Rich Thomas wrote: I'm near Charleston SC. Perhaps Kleb can suggest the best way to ship a heavy item like that. I recall that if you took a parcel to the bus station and paid them, it would eventu

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-07 Thread pm7088
iend with a business that ships, the rate can get 50% or more discount off of tariff. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, June 7, 2010 2:12:19 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subje

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-07 Thread Tim C
And when your SO asks where it went, you can say thoughtfully, "it's in Dog's hands now." Not sure if there is a hound weight limit, but I have heard they are a good value for large items like glass, engine heads, etc. Google sez: http://www.shipgreyhound.com/ => maximum weight 100 pounds, with s

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-07 Thread Rich Thomas
I'm near Charleston SC. Perhaps Kleb can suggest the best way to ship a heavy item like that. I recall that if you took a parcel to the bus station and paid them, it would eventually arrive at its destination by way of the Dog. --R On 6/7/2010 10:12 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: Not sure as far

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-07 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Not sure as far as shipping goes, where abouts are you located? Might be cheaper to just drive up/down/sideways and pay for fuel. Walt On Jun 7, 2010 10:02 AM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: My wife was just up in Syracuse about a month ago collecting some of her mom's belongings, oh well. Best thoughts

[MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-07 Thread Rich Thomas
My wife was just up in Syracuse about a month ago collecting some of her mom's belongings, oh well. Best thoughts on shipping the thing? Put it on the dog? --R On 6/7/2010 9:32 AM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: It's from a 78 300D sedan.(I confess to not knowing the chasis number... :/ ) Was mated to