Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

OK let me know.  Plenty of places to have some fun! --FT On 2/18/22 11:15 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes wrote: Gotcha, I'll let you know when we come down there, my buddies and I will probably just do a road trip down there and hang out around Charleston for the weekend. Thanks, Jack On Fri, Feb

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Gotcha, I'll let you know when we come down there, my buddies and I will probably just do a road trip down there and hang out around Charleston for the weekend. Thanks, Jack On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 9:49 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Johns Island SC near Charles

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Johns Island SC near Charleston --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 18, 2022, at 9:32 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes I do live in Chapel hill, I was going to use it on my car and then a > buddy of mine wanted to switch to h and r springs on his r129 500sl. Where > are you located? > T

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Yes I do live in Chapel hill, I was going to use it on my car and then a buddy of mine wanted to switch to h and r springs on his r129 500sl. Where are you located? Thanks, Jack On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 6:30 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t expect anything

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

On 2022-02-18 18:29, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I don’t expect anything as it is just sitting in the garage. Shipping might be spendy given the weight but I can check. You’re in CH right? You might save as little weight by only shipping the pieces needed for the job if Jack is only

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I don’t expect anything as it is just sitting in the garage. Shipping might be spendy given the weight but I can check. You’re in CH right? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 18, 2022, at 6:04 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would cover shipping but what would you want me to pay to rent

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I would cover shipping but what would you want me to pay to rent it from you on top of shipping it? Thanks, Jack On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 5:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have one > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Feb 18, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Jack Crone via Me

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I have one --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 18, 2022, at 5:46 PM, Jack Crone via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hi yall I am sending this email out to ask if anyone has a spring > compressor for the old benzes such as the w126 and w123 that I could rent > because I don't have one and would rather borrow o

[MBZ] Spring Compressor

Hi yall I am sending this email out to ask if anyone has a spring compressor for the old benzes such as the w126 and w123 that I could rent because I don't have one and would rather borrow one than pay for a new one. Thanks, Jack ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

Re: [MBZ] Spring compressor

No idea --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 8, 2020, at 3:07 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > izzat a real klann? > >> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> March 8, 2020 at 11:33 AM >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1078146895865433/ >> > > ___

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izzat a real klann? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes March 8, 2020 at 11:33 AM https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1078146895865433/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Uns

[MBZ] Spring compressor

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1078146895865433/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okie

Re: [MBZ] Spring compressor $50

Aren't the fake Klanns going for about $80 new?   The photos show this is not a Klann. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote on 8/24/19 10:13 AM: shipping might cost a bit but this is a good price https://savannah.craigslist.org/pts/d/richmond-hill-mercedes-spring-compressor/6962906192.html

Re: [MBZ] Spring compressor $50

If it’s not a Klann, I wouldn’t touch it. No cost savings is worth your life. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 24, 2019, at 11:13 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > shipping might cost a bit but this is a good price > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/pts/d/richmond-hill-mercedes-spring-

[MBZ] Spring compressor $50

shipping might cost a bit but this is a good price https://savannah.craigslist.org/pts/d/richmond-hill-mercedes-spring-compressor/6962906192.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Spring Has Sprung

I doubt if even the Classic Center has a finnie as nice as yours, once you're done. On Sat, Apr 13, 2019 at 6:57 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:28:12 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I need to adjust the horn ring, too. When I was moving the car around > > thi

[MBZ] Spring Has Sprung!

And with it comes new springs for the finnie! http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/4/13_Spring_Has_Sprung!.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

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On Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:28:12 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I need to adjust the horn ring, too. When I was moving the car around > this morning to get ready to do the springs, the horn kept going off > intermittently. Wife came out, thinking something had happened and I > was trying to g

Re: [MBZ] Spring Has Sprung

Springs installed, new sway bar bushings, front brakes inspected and a power steering return hose I’ve been needing to do all done. More on the blog later, but all in all it wasn’t nearly as bad as I expected it to be. Car sits higher and level now. I’m wiped out and filthy, so it’s off to the

Re: [MBZ] Spring Has Sprung

Amen! Got the right side back together. As expected, it went a bit quicker since I had some experience. Cracked the bleeder on the right side caliper but didn’t see a difference in the pad pressure. Pulled them back a little and all was good, so it doesn’t appear to be a wheel bearing problem.

Re: [MBZ] Spring Has Sprung

Slow and careful is the order of the day! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On April 13, 2019 12:34:59 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Got the driver’s side back together. > >Took some work to get the bolts lined up on the lower control arm, but >got it done. Fortunately, I have a piece of ro

Re: [MBZ] Spring Has Sprung

Got the driver’s side back together. Took some work to get the bolts lined up on the lower control arm, but got it done. Fortunately, I have a piece of rod stock that’s just the right diameter and length to act as a pilot, which was a big help. Not fun working around that compressed spring and

[MBZ] Spring Has Sprung

Taking on what I have feared as the absolute worst job on the finnie today - replacing the front springs. So far, so good. Got the left front out without an issue and am ready to install the new spring. This will be the tricky part, but if it goes well the right side should be a piece of cake n

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

> On May 4, 2017 at 9:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I'm not sure what brand this thing is but it works fine enough except > that when it bottoms out it won't catch the screw. I think they're all like that. My $100 no-name version definitely is. If you unscrew it completel

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I'm not sure what brand this thing is but it works fine enough except that when it bottoms out it won't catch the screw. I found that out when I removed a spring from the SD and let off the compression, it was not quite enough travel so bottomed out and there was still some compression, could

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I've got one of the Taiwanese versions you see on eBay. It's worked well for me the few times I've used it. I bought it used off a BW member for $50. -D > On May 4, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rick, there are copies that are "good enough", Floyd has one that I've >

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Rick, there are copies that are "good enough", Floyd has one that I've borrowed a couple times. MTC? I'm not sure of the brand. They cost about $100 new. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 4, 2017 12:42:40 AM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >I know Klann is the be all

[MBZ] Spring Compressor

I know Klann is the be all, and end all of spring compressors for Mercedes, but is there an alternative brand that is nearly as good? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results 123.123.12

ginal Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:cedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Curley McLain via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 6:06 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Resul

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results 123.123.12

That was me. I was asking about it because some schlub on PeachParts is selling “performance” overpressure valves for $40, and he can’t seem to make enough of them. Up until now I had never heard of such a thing. -D > On Mar 28, 2017, at 6:05 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > 19

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results 123.123.12

1981 240D 123.123 Since the discussion of the pressure relief valve on the IP, I figured I should check that, guessing that it is collapsed. It was 20 mm. Stretched it to 27mm (1 1/8") and put it back. Idle is better. It seems like acceleration may be better too. I didn't take it out an

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

That's the newer version. Find an older one and use it. Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote: I removed the bolt but I could not remove the spring. It looks like a ball with a spring some how holding the ball? I could see the ball and spring through the holes in the bolt but not remove the spring.

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

IF it only has a single head, it would be the new style, non-fixable. If the head has a hex cap on top of the head of the hollow bolt, then you access the spring by removing the top hex cap. You can do this while leaving the banjo fitting in place. I think it sounds like you have the single

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

I believe it would, definitely worth checking that out. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 2:44 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ok. Will the old style fit/work in place of the new style? I have a > couple of older pumps that may have the old s

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Ok. Will the old style fit/work in place of the new style? I have a couple of older pumps that may have the old style. Thanks Mike Michael E. Esh > On Mar 27, 2017, at 2:32 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably not - your car must have the later version which is not > adjust

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Probably not - your car must have the later version which is not adjustable, and you'll need to purchase a new valve. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 2:21 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I removed the bolt but I could not remove the spring. It

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

I removed the bolt but I could not remove the spring.  It looks like a ball with a spring some how holding the ball?  I  could see the ball and spring through the holes in the bolt but not remove the spring.   Am I doing some thing wrong? Mike Michael E. Esh m...@barr.com michael...@mac.com (C

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Go search the PP forums as I recall reading about it over there. IIRC it was due to a complaint about poor or low power. -D Sent from my iPad > On Mar 27, 2017, at 1:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well somebody have replace theirs in their 603 and let me know if it is wor

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Well somebody have replace theirs in their 603 and let me know if it is worth it. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2017, at 10:00 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > The OM617 relief valve is a part number 000 078 72 84 and lists for $27.00. > > The OM603 relief valve is a part number 601

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Nope. All you can do there is either put in a new one or get an old version that you can stretch the spring on. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: From what I see the 603 one has the non removable end so I am not sure you can get the spring out? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 26, 2017, at 11:04

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

The OM617 relief valve is a part number 000 078 72 84 and lists for $27.00. The OM603 relief valve is a part number 601 070 01 47 and lists for $57.00. Don't know about physical sizes. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Mar 27, 2017, at 10:12 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not sure

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Is the bolt size/thread pitch the same as on OM616/7? If so the OM60x could be "upgraded" with a bolt salvaged from an OM61x. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes March 27, 2017 at 8:49 AM In working on a 606 yesterday and removing that bolt/valve which is the same a

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Not sure Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2017, at 9:04 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is the bolt size/thread pitch the same as on OM616/7? If so the OM60x could > be "upgraded" with a bolt salvaged from an OM61x. > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Got it. Thanks to the of both you. Mike Michael E. Esh > On Mar 27, 2017, at 9:44 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > It is on the side of the injection pump facing the engine, and connects a > line from pump to the fuel filter mount. It is the only line on that side > of the pump. >

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Michael, Just follow the clear plastic return line from the filter assembly that goes to a banjo bolt on the engine side of the IP. You'll know you've found it when you see the banjo bolt that looks like it has a bolt head with a lock nut underneath it. -D Sent from my iPad > On Mar 27, 2017

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

In working on a 606 yesterday and removing that bolt/valve which is the same as 602-603 I can tell you it is not serviceable on those cars as in you can't remove the spring. Those would just have to be replaced. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 27, 2017, at 8:19 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Tha

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

It is on the side of the injection pump facing the engine, and connects a line from pump to the fuel filter mount. It is the only line on that side of the pump. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 9:26 AM, Michael Esh via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Could some

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Could someone post the email with picture of the location of this spring/nut? Or the description? I can't find the original email and I want to give it a try in 85 300D. Thanks Mike Michael E. Esh > On Mar 27, 2017, at 8:53 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I still haven't driven the

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Dan, I believe that the OM603 version cannot be opened up and the spring stretched, so replacement with new would be the only option, unless the OM617 version can be back-fit. At that point I think it would be wiser to just order a new part if that is still available. - Max Charlesto

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

I still haven't driven the 300D since I did the spring stretch. Once I do I'll report back. I'm sort of interested in the OM603's version of this and how it might affect that engine. There are some threads on PeachParts about low power or poor performance on the OM603 relative to this part. D

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

That is my thought. I believe the spring may have been weak enough to lower the pressure in the pump to the point where the fuel wasn't filling the injector pistons all the way especially the last ones in line. It may also have advanced the timing some. In the injection pump on the GM 6.2 and 6

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

I have not had to mess with one on OM603, but on reflection, i've had some that checking, stretching, or replacing the spring might have helped. I think i need to do that on the 81 240D. Dan Penoff via Mercedes March 26, 2017 at 11:04 AM Manfred, Are you sugges

Re: [MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

From what I see the 603 one has the non removable end so I am not sure you can get the spring out? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 26, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Manfred, > > Are you suggesting that the changes in your engine operation are due to your > stretching

[MBZ] Spring Stretch Results

Manfred, Are you suggesting that the changes in your engine operation are due to your stretching the relief valve spring? And Curley - have you tinkered with the same spring on the OM603 engines and seen a difference in performance or operation? -D > On Mar 26, 2017, at 10:22 AM, MG via Mer

Re: [MBZ] Spring Cleaning

Quite possibly. I’ve got to see what’s on them first. Someone from Europe sent them to me when I had my 1984 W123 LWB sedan. Dan > On Jan 18, 2016, at 4:12 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can you upload those CDs to a dropbox file or something like that to make > them available?

Re: [MBZ] Spring Cleaning

Can you upload those CDs to a dropbox file or something like that to make them available? Not that I have any particular need but someones might. --R On 1/18/16 2:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, I know it’s still winter for everyone for the most part, even us. It was in the hig

[MBZ] Spring Cleaning

Yeah, I know it’s still winter for everyone for the most part, even us. It was in the high 30s this morning when I got up! That’s damned cold for this part of Florida! Anyway, with the Federal holiday, I decided to take some time and clean out some closets to make some room for stuff. My maj

Re: [MBZ] spring compressors

Rich Thomas wrote: Actually it is when the compressor is fully UNscrewed that it won't then catch on the last bit of thread to allow the spring to be recompressed. I discovered this when doing one of the SDs, had to take the semi-uncompressed assembly to the FLAPS and used some external compr

Re: [MBZ] spring compressors

Actually it is when the compressor is fully UNscrewed that it won't then catch on the last bit of thread to allow the spring to be recompressed. I discovered this when doing one of the SDs, had to take the semi-uncompressed assembly to the FLAPS and used some external compressors on it to allo

Re: [MBZ] spring compressors

Max Dillon wrote: Rich bought one of the cheaper compressors locally, he and I have both used it. I've only used it on 124 cars. So I've got one recommendation, with minor caveat, for JTC. Also saw some recommendations for KTC on Benzworld: http://search.ebay.com/261841040587 Seems like El P

Re: [MBZ] spring compressors

What's the verdict, are the $80 ebay specials OK, or should I get a Klann, or is there something in between if the $80 ones aren't safe? Mitch. Klann is great to use, but I use a floor jack and almost never use a compressor.I don't need a Klann. I vote you should buy the Klann and then

Re: [MBZ] spring compressors

Rich bought one of the cheaper compressors locally, he and I have both used it. There was only one issue that Rich had, if the center mechanism is fully compressed "to the stops" then it becomes locked and cannot be loosened until the spring tension is removed by applying another spring compres

[MBZ] spring compressors

What's the verdict, are the $80 ebay specials OK, or should I get a Klann, or is there something in between if the $80 ones aren't safe? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

Peter, A member of Benzworld just said this on a thread I started about front spring removal. I would be curious as to your opinion about their statement: > With proper compressor you don't have to disconnect anything at all. WIS does > say to disconnect upper nut of the shock absorber, but I

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

That's what I figured. Thanks! Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 1, 2014, at 9:24 AM, Peter Frederick wrote: > > Fronts require a spring compressor, the spring is at least four inches longer > relaxed that the space the control arm will allow before it pops out. Very > dangerous. > > Peter _

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

Fronts require a spring compressor, the spring is at least four inches longer relaxed that the space the control arm will allow before it pops out. Very dangerous. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

Thanks again, Peter. What about front springs on the W140? Can they be removed and installed without the compressor by simply pulling the bolts and shock and lowering the control arm? Or would it be better to break the lower ball joint loose, unbolt the shock and lower with a floor jack? Dan

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

W124s and anything that uses that suspension do not as well, just support the spring link and remove shock and pivot bolts and lower link, spring falls out. I'll be doing this soon, need to replace the bushing and bearing in the link and wheel carrier, plus rear subframe bushings, all that'

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

un...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of >> Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 4:17 PM >> To: Mercedes List >> Subject: [MBZ] Spring Compressor? >> >> Anyone got one they are willing to rent? Kaleb? >> >> I need to do the rear sprin

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

Do you even need a spring compressor for the back? 123s and 126s don't. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Dan Penoff via Mercedes > Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2014 4:17 PM > To: Mercedes List > Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor?

I have one --R On 8/31/14 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Anyone got one they are willing to rent? Kaleb? I need to do the rear springs on the S500 soon, and I would rather not buy one if I can avoid it. Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Spring Compressor?

Anyone got one they are willing to rent? Kaleb? I need to do the rear springs on the S500 soon, and I would rather not buy one if I can avoid it. Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

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Good one. LOL On Jul 7, 2014 9:14 AM, "Rich Thomas" wrote: > Around here our Klann come in white sheets and pointy hats > > --R > > > On 7/7/14 1:08 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > >> My Klann is in a red case. >> > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

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Mine came in a sturdy cardboard box. The one with plastic case cost slightly more. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2014, at 1:08 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > My Klann is in a red case. > > >> On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: >> >> Watcha working on Dan? >> >> Yes, Rich's s

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Around here our Klann come in white sheets and pointy hats --R On 7/7/14 1:08 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: My Klann is in a red case. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

My Klann is in a red case. On Sun, Jul 6, 2014 at 3:26 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: > Watcha working on Dan? > > Yes, Rich's spring compressor worked just fine on my 124 car. Would like > to borrow again later, once I get the white whale head installed and get > that back on the road. It will need

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Watcha working on Dan? Yes, Rich's spring compressor worked just fine on my 124 car. Would like to borrow again later, once I get the white whale head installed and get that back on the road. It will need inner bushings on front end, miserable job but now I also have a saw-z-all which will help.

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Mine is in a red case, I have used it many many times and never had a problem. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:55 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > Just saw a picture. It's in a red plastic case. > > I'm passing. Thanks! > > Dan > > >> On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrot

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Just saw a picture. It's in a red plastic case. I'm passing. Thanks! Dan On Jul 6, 2014, at 4:09 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > I had bad luck with the cheap chinese ones... it would barely fit into the > hole around the spring an a w123 and didn't fit a W116. And it came apart > while I wa

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I have one in a red case, can't remember the brand. Used it on the SD, and I think Max used it on his newer car. Worked OK except when it bottomed out it would not engage the screw, so I had to go to the auto parts to borrow their external spring grabber compressors to get enough play to get

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I had bad luck with the cheap chinese ones... it would barely fit into the hole around the spring an a w123 and didn't fit a W116. And it came apart while I was using it. The Baum one might be better... the cheap ones usually come in a red case. I went for a genuine one. I split the cost with a

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

Not as good as Klann. On some cars namely the W123 you have to grind away at shock tower to get it in. Also made in Taiwan I think. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2014, at 3:03 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > Got a chance to score one of these fairly cheap: > > http://www.baumtools.com/search-2/#

[MBZ] Spring Compressor

Got a chance to score one of these fairly cheap: http://www.baumtools.com/search-2/# 924-0231 Is this as good or equal to the Klann compressor? Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] spring?

Randy Bennell wrote: Things are improving. The forecast is for a bit of a cold weekend here but then next week things are to improve and the forecast is good for the next 10 days or so after. The lows are supposed to be -9 C and the highs around 0 C. It is amazing how much better it is at 0 th

Re: [MBZ] spring?

The snowmobiling is better... Southerners are weak. ;) -Curt Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:30:51 -0400 From: r...@winmutt.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] spring? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed I washed and waxed my 87 300D out in the sun on

Re: [MBZ] spring?

The youngster was washing the S500 when I drove up this afternoon with my roadster top down. Just came in from watering my new trees. Windows are wide open, enjoy in the nice breeze with temps around 70F and low humidity. And I thought having to bury stuff below 36" was a lot (in Wisconsin). Da

Re: [MBZ] spring?

I washed and waxed my 87 300D out in the sun on Tuesday. Shorts, t shirt and flip flops. I dont know how (or why) you northerners put up with that crap. -Rolf On 2014-03-13 16:03, Randy Bennell wrote: Things are improving. The forecast is for a bit of a cold weekend here but then next week th

[MBZ] spring?

Things are improving. The forecast is for a bit of a cold weekend here but then next week things are to improve and the forecast is good for the next 10 days or so after. The lows are supposed to be -9 C and the highs around 0 C. It is amazing how much better it is at 0 than at -20 C. Snow is

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

On Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:38:45 -0500 OK Don wrote: > I don't care whether the sun is straight up at noon or not - I just wish > we could set the clocks once and leave them alone! I most heartily agree. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

From: "OK Don" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 8:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spring? > I don't care whether the sun is straight up at noon or not - I just wish we > could set the clocks once and leave them alone! > > -- > OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

I don't care whether the sun is straight up at noon or not - I just wish we could set the clocks once and leave them alone! -- OK Don W124 Diesels Ubuntu 8.10 KD5NRO -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

Mitch Haley writes: > If your state is split time zones, you can keep the eastern half on > standard time and put the western half on daylight time to match them > up. I believe DST is mandatory otherwise. I think it's actually up to the states. Most of Indiana observed Eastern Standard time ye

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

Allan Streib wrote: Mitch Haley writes: Until a few years ago, Indiana observed Standard Time all year long, except for a few counties around Chicago and Louisville. If your state is split time zones, you can keep the eastern half on standard time and put the western half on daylight time

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

And the three counties in the southwest corner. Stupid, the Central Time Zone boundry is actually Columbus Ohio. Peter On Mar 10, 2009, at 4:51 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Mitch Haley writes: Yesterday I was at the funeral of a man who agreed with you. Uncle Joe was a farmer. The animals got f

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

Mitch Haley writes: > Yesterday I was at the funeral of a man who agreed with you. > Uncle Joe was a farmer. The animals got fed when they were accustomed > to being fed, and the fieldwork got done when it was light outside. I > don't think he ever set a clock to DST in his life. If his wife want

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

Yeah, otherwise, ya hafta be quick to catch "the moment" - NOON, that is. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fmiser" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spring? > > Jim wrote: > > >

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Fmiser wrote: The whole deal of lying about the position of the sun is stupid! Noon is solar meridian. I'll allow fudging to allow time zones. *smile* Yesterday I was at the funeral of a man who agreed with you. Uncle Joe was a farmer. The animals got fed when they were accustomed to being f

Re: [MBZ] Spring?

> Jim wrote: > So, it's DST here now, something I've always associated > with Spring. It's also 12.9 degrees F, and we have 2" > of new snow. Stupid Congress. The whole deal of lying about the position of the sun is stupid! Noon is solar meridian. I'll allow fudging to allow time zones. *smile

[MBZ] Spring?

So, it's DST here now, something I've always associated with Spring. It's also 12.9 degrees F, and we have 2" of new snow. Stupid Congress. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Spring Compressor

I purchase some noname brand of internet, works great, done several lower control arms on W126. Trampas On Tue, Feb 10, 2009 at 6:14 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > "George Larribeau" <30...@excusesrus.com> writes: > > > Allen > > > > Did you buy one of the "re-pop" spring compressors on E-Bay? > > D

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