Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-13 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yes. Wilton, how exactly did the sander trick work? Did you attach the key parallel to the sander base (i.e., flat against it in the same orientation as the sandpaper would go

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: You mount it to the part of the toothbrush that goes in and out, Such that the axis of movement is parallel to the long dimension of the key, or perpendicular to it? Alex ___

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-13 Thread Walt Zarnoch
In-line with the axis of motion. Get one with a replaceable brush head, and somehow get the key hooked to the rod that gets oscillated. You don't hook it to the rotary part. Walt On Sep 13, 2011 2:28 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 11:23 AM, Walt

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-12 Thread Jim Cathey
this one resisted the treatment Isn't part of the treatment a shot of lock lube in the slot? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-12 Thread WILTON
A pity; disappointing. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 1:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM, WILTON wilt

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-12 Thread WILTON
'My thought, too. I had already over-filled mine with lube. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs this one resisted

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-12 Thread MG
: Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, my vibrating key hit the sweet spot in about 2 seconds. Well, this one resisted the treatment, sadly, or I didn't have the right touch. Despite Wilton's excellent instructions (have you

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-12 Thread Max Dillon
duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, September 12, 2011 1:18:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs On Sun, Sep

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-12 Thread Hendrik Fay
apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 1:18 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, my vibrating key hit the sweet spot in about 2 seconds. Well

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: What about trying to start it by jumping the terminals on the starter motor, would not work on a petrol engine but should on a Diesel, as long as the vacuum shut off is by passed. Might be a way to check the engine, you'd also have to jump the glow plug relay. Would not

[MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2592002906.html http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/2577670749.html Whaddaya think, guys---should I go look, and try Wilton's trick of attaching the key to an electric sander on the first one, and clean out the ALDA line on the second? Alex

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Rich Thomas
Yeah that second one is probably the cross-over tube from the intake manifold is clogged up, or a bad fuel filter? The first one, yes! Buy both, get them running, sell one for more as running, you have one free car. -R On 9/11/11 11:50 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: Yeah that second one is probably the cross-over tube from the intake manifold is clogged up, or a bad fuel filter? The first one, yes! Buy both, get them running, sell one for more as running, you have one free car. Too bad I don't have opportunities like that here. How

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread WILTON
Yes. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 11:50 AM Subject: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2592002906.html http

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Fred Moir
Plugged injector sounds like the engine is doomed but is not. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 9/11/2011 12:08 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: Yeah that second one is probably the cross-over tube from the intake manifold is clogged up, or a bad fuel filter? The first one,

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Dieselhead
Buy the first one. Provenance sounds better than the second. Take along an electric toothbrush and a sander but don't show them until after you have paid for it. Then get the lock unlocked and remove it. You can run it with a screwdriver then. Or you can dump out the guts of the key lock

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yes. Wilton, how exactly did the sander trick work? Did you attach the key parallel to the sander base (i.e., flat against it in the same orientation as the sandpaper would go), or perpendicular to it? How did you affix the key

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread WILTON
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 1:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 9:31 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Yes. Wilton, how exactly did the sander trick work? Did you attach the key parallel to the sander base (i.e

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread WILTON
: Sunday, September 11, 2011 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs Sander gives more robust movements, too, but I'm curious to see if an electric tooth brush might vibrate the key enough to operate a stuck cylinder - maybe, some. I attached the key firmly to the vibrating, triangular

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Get real Sent from my iPhone On Sep 11, 2011, at 11:08 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: Yeah that second one is probably the cross-over tube from the intake manifold is clogged up, or a bad fuel filter? The first one, yes! Buy both, get them running, sell one

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Mitch Haley
WILTON wrote: BTW, my vibrating key hit the sweet spot in about 2 seconds. There's NO way that I could ever vibrate the key that well with my hand, though I had tried many times. And your hands really vibrated back then. I'd just touch the sander pad to the lock or the key and see what

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread WILTON
] Tempting problem 300SDs WILTON wrote: BTW, my vibrating key hit the sweet spot in about 2 seconds. There's NO way that I could ever vibrate the key that well with my hand, though I had tried many times. And your hands really vibrated back then. I'd just touch the sander pad to the lock

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread kevin kraly
I've been watching the the one in Rock Creek. Man, I wish I had the $600 to throw down on it! I would love to have one to tinker on this winter. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Fmiser
Alex Chamberlain wrote: I can see zip-tying the key to an electric toothbrush, but the sander sounds more effective---faster oscillations, giving the key more chances to hit the sweet spot with the pins. Technically, it not really a matter of hitting a sweep spot. Rather the vibration makes

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Allan Streib
Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com writes: Technically, it not really a matter of hitting a sweep spot. Rather the vibration makes the pins float so a bit of pressure will allow it to operate. Locksmith and other authorized people use the same technique to deal with totally un-match locks. With an

Re: [MBZ] Tempting problem 300SDs

2011-09-11 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Sep 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, my vibrating key hit the sweet spot in about 2 seconds. Well, this one resisted the treatment, sadly, or I didn't have the right touch. Despite Wilton's excellent instructions (have you thought about a new career in