Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-02 Thread Curt Raymond
bject: Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now... Message-ID: <66acd8b3-379d-457c-a801-2a15675d1...@yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii That same cold front is going to push almost all the way down here, giving us low temps on Tuesday night in the 30s, which is really

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-02 Thread Fmiser
> Dan Penoff wrote: > As someone mentioned, look forward and above the starter on > your 300SD. You may not have the cable, but I bet the heater > is there. > Never seen a 617 without one, although I am sure they exist. They do. I have installed block heaters on two cars. Both OM617. -- Phil

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
The only PnP I know of has never had much of anything foreign/high line. For that matter, they have changed hands and are now part of a national chain, so I am clueless about what they might or might not have. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Jan 2, 2012, at 7:47 AM, "Gerry Archer" wrote: > Thanks

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-02 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: Never seen a 617 without one, although I am sure they exist. I never looked, but my 1979 300SD still had the free engine heater coupon with the owner's manual, so I doubt it has a heater installed. Originally delivered in Georgia, spent most of its life in Florida. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-02 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks for the tip. I'll be ready for it. Don't usually look at weather reports. BTW, do you know of a PnP in the Tampabay area that has 123s? Thanks, Gerry From: "Dan Penoff" That same cold front is going to push almost all the way down here, giving us low temps on Tuesday night in the 30s

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-02 Thread Dan Penoff
That same cold front is going to push almost all the way down here, giving us low temps on Tuesday night in the 30s, which is really cold for this area. This means the locals will be out in parkas and extreme cold weather gear. A light jacket for me, thank you. As someone mentioned, look forwar

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-01 Thread Craig
On Sun, 01 Jan 2012 19:06:35 -0500 Allan Streib wrote: > The 300SD doesn't seem to have a block heater. At least there's no cord > hanging out the front like my 300D has. But I'm not really driving it > much, and keep it in the garage. You may have the block heater installed but no power cord.

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
mummy bag rated to -15F), wrapped the tarp around myself and slept great. For that one we kept lights on all night so snowmobiles wouldn't run us down. -Curt Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 18:37:52 -0500 From: Dan Penoff To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in F

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-01 Thread Allan Streib
Supposed to be in the low-to-mid 'teens here tomorrow night. We've had it pretty mild so far, all things considered. But then it usually doesn't really get to feel like winter here until January. The 300SD doesn't seem to have a block heater. At least there's no cord hanging out the front like

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff
> Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:51:33 -0500 > From: Dan Penoff > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now... > Message-ID: <98383d6b-2ede-43fe-a399-ad9c2bc26...@yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii > > It

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2012-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond
From: Dan Penoff To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now... Message-ID: <98383d6b-2ede-43fe-a399-ad9c2bc26...@yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii It got down to 40 earlier this week. Had to run the heat overnight and put a blanket on t

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Dieselhead
And they are almost as economical to run as an SDL But If I were buying one, I think I'd go for the SLS, the 560. (or euro 500) On Dec 31, 2011 6:48 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2775506257.html I maintain that among gasser 126s, the 420SEL is the best buy.

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Dieselhead
That is almost enough to make me want a gasser. Burgundy is a nice color on a 126. http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2775506257.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Dan Penoff
It got down to 40 earlier this week. Had to run the heat overnight and put a blanket on the bed. Sorry, but no sympathy here. I did my time in Wisconsin with the Alberta clippers that gave us -40F wind chills. Dan sitting out by the pool watching the fireworks Sent from my iPhone On Dec 31, 2

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Dan Penoff
I had a bad experience with a 420 that soured me on that engine. Otherwise, I love the car. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Dec 31, 2011, at 7:38 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: > On Dec 31, 2011 6:48 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: >> >> http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2775506257.html >> > > I maintai

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Rick Knoble
On Dec 31, 2011, at 6:12 PM, "Mountain Man" wrote: > Hey - 40's is great up here... Enjoy it Dan. Highs in the twenties on Monday and Tuesday. B. Rick Sent from my AT&T rotary phone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread OK Don
It was a balmy 71F here today -- won't be that nice tomorrow though. On Sat, Dec 31, 2011 at 9:15 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Nice, but glad I am in Florida, as it is going to be near 80 today. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Gr

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Dec 31, 2011 6:48 AM, "Mitch Haley" wrote: > > http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2775506257.html > I maintain that among gasser 126s, the 420SEL is the best buy. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list a

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Mountain Man
Dan wrote: > Nice, but glad I am in Florida, as it is going to be near 80 today. Hey - 40's is great up here... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Dan Penoff
Nice, but glad I am in Florida, as it is going to be near 80 today. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Dec 31, 2011, at 9:48 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/2775506257.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] too bad Dan lives in Florida now...

2011-12-31 Thread Mitch Haley
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