Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Steve MacSween
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The problem is finding oil that meets spec - and I called the machine mfr. and > they confirmed the specs were still correct. Well then I would contact them for a list of supply sources for the stuff. mac

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Len Sokoloff
Z] OT: finding hydraulic fluid hydraulic racquet stringer. On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OK, now explain what you need the oil for again?

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
why do you need a special fluid for it, why cant you just use either atf or go to walmart or a farm store and buy plain old hydraulic fluid? Sunil Hari wrote: hydraulic racquet stringer. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 3

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Sunil Hari
hydraulic racquet stringer. On 9/8/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > OK, now explain what you need the oil for again? > > Sunil Hari wrote: > > The problem is finding oil that meets spec - and I called the machine > > mfr. and they confirmed the specs were still correct. > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, now explain what you need the oil for again? Sunil Hari wrote: The problem is finding oil that meets spec - and I called the machine mfr. and they confirmed the specs were still correct. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 8

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Sunil Hari
The problem is finding oil that meets spec - and I called the machine mfr. and they confirmed the specs were still correct. On 9/7/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > Can you name some specific oils that meet these specs, so that I can ask > for

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Steve MacSween
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Can you name some specific oils that meet these specs, so that I can ask for > them by name? I've called NAPA, Pep Boys, and Tractor Supply Company and none > of them had anything close to what I need. Look in the yellow pages for a Caterpillar or John Deere (const

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-08 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > It was the house brand for CT and they don't say who makes it. Have you > tried getting in touch with your local Mobil distributor? Or any oil > distributor?? Doesn't Wallymart sell it? I think they do in Canada. Oh, sorry, I mentioned the name of a civilized countr

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-07 Thread Jeff Zedic
As I've said, it was here at Canadian Tire that they had some..maybe home depot has it down there. It was the house brand for CT and they don't say who makes it. Have you tried getting in touch with your local Mobil distributor? Or any oil distributor?? Jeff Zedic Toronto

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-07 Thread Sunil Hari
Can you name some specific oils that meet these specs, so that I can ask for them by name? I've called NAPA, Pep Boys, and Tractor Supply Company and none of them had anything close to what I need. On 9/6/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > A farm store will have it - all those tractor ac

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-07 Thread OK Don
A farm store will have it - all those tractor accessories need it. On 9/6/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You should be able to find it at a NAPA or Pep Boys. My local Canadian > Tire carries hyraulic oil exactly as you're looking for. > > Check aroundshould be easy to find! > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
You should be able to find it at a NAPA or Pep Boys. My local Canadian Tire carries hyraulic oil exactly as you're looking for. Check aroundshould be easy to find! Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
Jeff, any ideas where i can find non-detergent, additive-free oil? On 9/6/05, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Detergents and additives are what break down and cause sludge formation > in oils. The actual oil itself barely wears out but the additive package > does! > > I can send you a

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Jeff Zedic
Detergents and additives are what break down and cause sludge formation in oils. The actual oil itself barely wears out but the additive package does! I can send you a pic of one of our heating pumps that some brain surgeon put detergent oil into. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
one: (713) 215-2877 > Fax: (713) 215-2551 > Mobile: (832) 794-0536 > > -Original Message- > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of *Sunil Hari > *Sent:* Tuesday, September 06, 2005 11:06 AM > *To:* Mercedes mailing list > *Subject:* [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Potter, Tom E
11:06 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local trans

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Len Sokoloff
To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local transmission

Re: [MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 9/6/2005 9:06:14 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local transm

[MBZ] OT: finding hydraulic fluid

2005-09-06 Thread Sunil Hari
I need to find hydraulic oil for my racket stringer (I swear, I'm not making this up). I can't find any where I've looked that meets my specs - looked at Lowe's, Advance Auto, and a local transmission shop. Specs - very lightweight (0, 5 or 10W MAX), with NO detergents or additives at all. I ne