Re: [MBZ] 240D

I've got class 8pm to 1am next week which I hate. I'll be tired but it will be hard to sleep at 1 and I probably won't be able to sleep much past 8. Gonna try to get a nap each afternoon... Curt Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 6:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Last night I stayed up until almost midnight waiting to go fetch SIL from the ER after having heat stroke on his UPS route. I was a yawning, tired mess, but he was in worse shape. He took 4 bags of fluid and felt much better, I was still tired. And, I’m sure youz guyz can relate to this, even

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Yes, maybe. I am usually tired by evening. Old and out of shape! (although, I believe, that "round" is a shape). Randy On 19/07/2024 4:52 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: That’s probably more physiological than age-related. I don’t have a problem with motivation, I can get sidetracked,

Re: [MBZ] 240D

That’s probably more physiological than age-related. I don’t have a problem with motivation, I can get sidetracked, and that causes more delays than anything else. -D > On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:32 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 19/07/2024 4:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] 240D

On 19/07/2024 4:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Just had a conversation last night over beers about the laziness and apparent lack of motivation in today's young generations. Definitely an old man topic. LOL. Allan I am more concerned about my own laziness and lack of motivation than

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Just had a conversation last night over beers about the laziness and apparent lack of motivation in today's young generations. Definitely an old man topic. LOL. Allan On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, at 16:52, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Inching towards geezerdom. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Inching towards geezerdom. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 1:26 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some more-so than others. Frankly, we have begun to worry about you. > > Randy > > >> On 19/07/2024 2:55 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> I think everyone h

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Some more-so than others. Frankly, we have begun to worry about you. Randy On 19/07/2024 2:55 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I think everyone here is aging to a certain extent. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:  Who are the members who ar

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I think everyone here is aging to a certain extent. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 19, 2024, at 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:Who are the members who aren't aging?On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:That’s right. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Who are the members who aren't aging? On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s right. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Send all the aging me

Re: [MBZ] 240D

That’s right. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Send all the aging members out to the Back40? > > Like the Inuit who put them on an ice floe and let them drift off? > > -D > >> On Jul 19, 2024, at 12:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Merce

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Send all the aging members out to the Back40? Like the Inuit who put them on an ice floe and let them drift off? -D > On Jul 19, 2024, at 12:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hahahaha. I think that should be my next business venture. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 19,

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Hahahaha. I think that should be my next business venture. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I already have a life. It's called Okiebenz Senior Living. > >> On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >> merced

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I already have a life. It's called Okiebenz Senior Living. On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:22 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You need to get a life, buddy. > > > > -D > > > On Jul 19, 2024, at 12:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote

Re: [MBZ] 240D

You need to get a life, buddy. -D > On Jul 19, 2024, at 12:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will be up all night tossing and turning. > > On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:09 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> I’ll know in the morning. >> >> AZB

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I will be up all night tossing and turning. On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:09 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’ll know in the morning. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 19, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I’ll know in the morning. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, at 13:32, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> Interesting color, not quite china blue. > > Phoenix sun bleaching? > > __

Re: [MBZ] 240D

On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, at 13:32, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Interesting color, not quite china blue. Phoenix sun bleaching? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] 240D

The young fella called me and said he wasn’t expecting to get a call on it. Labels himself a “Mercedes Enthusiast” and he was really surprised how good of shape it’s in. Starts right up, drives, stops, “sounds right”. He said one of his ham-handed underlings punched the hole in the grill. He t

Re: [MBZ] 240D

And it’s a late model, too! 1998! -D > On Jul 19, 2024, at 10:35 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s baby blue, not sure what the official color is called. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 19, 2024, at 12:33 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Interesting color

Re: [MBZ] 240D

It’s baby blue, not sure what the official color is called. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 12:33 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting color, not quite china blue. Could be a respray or it could be > just the camera... > > -Curt > > > > > On Friday, July 19,

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Interesting color, not quite china blue. Could be a respray or it could be just the camera... -Curt On Friday, July 19, 2024 at 01:05:20 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I just randomly saw this: https://offerup.co/ZmnJPlDBmLb Have to go check that out I feel. Cannot believe

Re: [MBZ] 240D

g to be able to look at. We are phone tagging at the moment. > > AZBob > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin > via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, July 19, 2024 10:03 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Kaleb Striplin > S

Re: [MBZ] 240D

ly 19, 2024 10:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D I am highly interested in that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 11:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just randomly saw this: > > https://offerup.co/ZmnJPlDBm

Re: [MBZ] 240D

I am highly interested in that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 11:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just randomly saw this: > > https://offerup.co/ZmnJPlDBmLb > > Have to go check that out I feel. Cannot believe the AC is cold. > > AZBob > _

[MBZ] 240D

I just randomly saw this: https://offerup.co/ZmnJPlDBmLb Have to go check that out I feel. Cannot believe the AC is cold. AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

> Are the pencil plugs the same size as the old style? IE - are the threads the > same? Do they just screw in or is some form of adapter required? No. There are special pencil-style plugs that fit in the old loop-style holes. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

Are the pencil plugs the same size as the old style? IE - are the threads the same? Do they just screw in or is some form of adapter required? Randy On 08/02/2024 12:02 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 20:26:13 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: Did you need a different control

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

On Wed, 7 Feb 2024 20:26:13 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just > rewire them? I used a new, different controller. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

that was a southern Car. Georgia & NC On Wed, Feb 7, 2024, 3:27 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just > rewire them? > > When I bought Dwight's '78 240D it had been cleverly converted to pencil > plugs

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

Did you need a different controller for pencil plugs or could you just rewire them? When I bought Dwight's '78 240D it had been cleverly converted to pencil plugs by installing pencil plugs and adding a button on the dash that triggered a Ford starter solenoid. Unfortunately whoever had wired i

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 22:57:42 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I guess I never mailed that…. Perhaps I will remember when I get back > home. Should I remind you? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

I guess I never mailed that…. Perhaps I will remember when I get back home. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2024, at 10:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 21:10:03 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Do you recall what the HP increase was? > > I think it wa

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 21:10:03 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Do you recall what the HP increase was? I think it was about 6 HP, but I'm not sure. The manuals I gave you with the 240D/3.0 have the information _somewhere_ ... Craig > > On Feb 6, 2024, at 9:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

Do you recall what the HP increase was? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 6, 2024, at 9:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 19:47:28 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Someone refresh my memory. Difference between a 1980 and a 1982 240D >> engine. I know the HP in

Re: [MBZ] 240D engines

On Tue, 6 Feb 2024 19:47:28 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Someone refresh my memory. Difference between a 1980 and a 1982 240D > engine. I know the HP increased a little after certain years. When did > the switch to pencil glow plugs happen? IIRC, the middle of 1982. You can (could

[MBZ] 240D engines

Someone refresh my memory. Difference between a 1980 and a 1982 240D engine. I know the HP increased a little after certain years. When did the switch to pencil glow plugs happen? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] 240D on BAT

Yes but IMO not worth it for what it is. On Thu, Sep 14, 2023, at 18:19, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > SOLD…$6.5K > > In today’s world, not insane. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 14, 2023, at 10:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Manila beige local car.

Re: [MBZ] 240D on BAT

SOLD…$6.5K In today’s world, not insane. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2023, at 10:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Manila beige local car. If anyone is seriously interested in bidding I can > try to arrange an in-person inspection. > > https://bringatrailer.co

[MBZ] 240D on BAT

Manila beige local car. If anyone is seriously interested in bidding I can try to arrange an in-person inspection. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-mercedes-benz-240d-22/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] 240D Crap Shoot

Check for all fluids and then trailer it home. A cheap toy that can turn into a moneymaker. On Wed, Jul 12, 2023 at 12:01 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1693983347712571/ > > > > H…… > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail

[MBZ] 240D Crap Shoot

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[MBZ] 240d valve cover gaskets

I have two Victor Reinz 240d valve cover gaskets free to anyone that wants pay shipping. Happy Holidays Mike. Michael E. Esh ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

oh OK. thanks for clarifying that. On Sat, May 14, 2022, 5:49 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Back to 8100. > > It sounds like BAT chose to override his bid. > I'm thinking he meant to place a $30k proxy bid, eBay style. > The problem is that the auction is now destroyed, if bidders think > th

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

you can certainly try. Wonder if it was the stick? On Sat, May 14, 2022, 5:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I guess that 85 Turbo I just picked up that is nicer with less miles > should be worth 40-50k on BAT? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 14, 2022, at 8:

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

Back to 8100. It sounds like BAT chose to override his bid. I'm thinking he meant to place a $30k proxy bid, eBay style. The problem is that the auction is now destroyed, if bidders think there's no point in bidding because somebody else is prepared to bid $30k. May 14 at 11:53 AM bringatrail

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

I was interested until... On Sat, May 14, 2022, 11:00 AM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Ridiculous for a car with 150K miles and boring color combo. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 14, 2022, at 9:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > https://bringatrailer.c

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

On 2022-05-14 09:43, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I guess that 85 Turbo I just picked up that is nicer with less miles should be worth 40-50k on BAT? Does it have a 4 speed manual transmission? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

Ridiculous for a car with 150K miles and boring color combo. Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2022, at 9:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-43/ > > WHAT? > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

I guess that 85 Turbo I just picked up that is nicer with less miles should be worth 40-50k on BAT? Sent from my iPhone > On May 14, 2022, at 8:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-43/ > > WHAT? > ___

[MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

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Re: [MBZ] 240D starter

Happily, the solenoid can be easily replaced without removing the starter from the car. Especially on a 240D. I have done this on my 300D W115. > On Apr 26, 2022, at 8:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > This really nice dark red on dark red 83 240D I have seems

Re: [MBZ] 240D starter

And a Cummins, deal. On 4/26/2022 8:16 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I’ll give you $505. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Apr 26, 2022, at 5:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: The contact disc in the solenoid is stuck/welded. Time for a rebuilt starter. It’s a POS, so you can s

Re: [MBZ] 240D starter

I’ll give you $505. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2022, at 5:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > The contact disc in the solenoid is stuck/welded. Time for a rebuilt starter. > > It’s a POS, so you can sell it to me for $500. > > -D > >> On Apr 26, 2022, at 8:04 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 240D starter

The contact disc in the solenoid is stuck/welded. Time for a rebuilt starter. It’s a POS, so you can sell it to me for $500. -D > On Apr 26, 2022, at 8:04 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This really nice dark red on dark red 83 240D I have seems to have a starter > issue. I hav

[MBZ] 240D starter

This really nice dark red on dark red 83 240D I have seems to have a starter issue.  I have only started it up briefly to move it around.  Lately sometimes the starter just clicks.  I hit the key a few times and it goes.  Also, after shutting the engine down, starter it still spinning but not e

Re: [MBZ] 240d won’t shift

This has happened to me as well. Very frustrating to get stuck between gears... On Thu, Oct 14, 2021 at 4:31 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://mercedessource.com/problems/transmission/manual-transmission-shift-linkage-binding > > I know - Kent and Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 240d won’t shift

I’m going to have to get it up on the lift when I get the lift done. It was shifting fine when parked but I think the linkage or something has frozen up from sitting. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 14, 2021, at 3:30 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://mercedessource.com/probl

Re: [MBZ] 240d won’t shift

https://mercedessource.com/problems/transmission/manual-transmission-shift-linkage-binding I know - Kent and Mercedessource, but it has some information. Most of what I could find on the net suggests linkage issues and possibly broken or missing shifter bushings. Several posts of lists but not

[MBZ] 240d won’t shift

I’m in the process of moving cars out of the shop so I can clean and organize things then get both my lifts up and going. It is ridiculous how much crap I got piled up around here. It may get to the point I just want to get rid of all these parts I got stacked up everywhere. Anyway, It appears i

Re: [MBZ] 240D

Hubcaps alone are probably worth close to $500. On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 3:19 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/bow-1981-mercedes/7336204156.html > > -- > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred > ___

[MBZ] 240D

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[MBZ] 240D shifter

Rick, That is not unreasonable, I’ll try to find a shifter first then that. He has a lot of work and likes to choose what he wants to do. JI [Have the Indy take the old shifter off, help him push the car out the door, have him install new bushings, help him push the car back in, reinstall the

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

> > The shifter is loose and the reverse lockout is gone. The mechanic doesn’t > > want to take the shifter apart because it will make the car unmovable > > unless you push it. Have the Indy take the old shifter off, help him push the car out the door, have him install new bushings, help him p

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

Classic Center? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jun 5, 2021, 10:40 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Have you called SoCal Mercedes or checked on ebay? > > On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 10:48 PM John Ingram via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > The

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

Have you called SoCal Mercedes or checked on ebay? On Fri, Jun 4, 2021 at 10:48 PM John Ingram via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The shifter is loose and the reverse lockout is gone. The mechanic > doesn’t want to take the shifter apart because it will make the car > unmovable unles

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

The shifter is loose and the reverse lockout is gone. The mechanic doesn’t want to take the shifter apart because it will make the car unmovable unless you push it. I’d like to get a shifter and rebuild it and then switch them. The problem is now finding a shifter. John I. > On Jun 4, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

How worn-out? There are replaceable bushings inside the shifter, IIRC. -- Jim ___ 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/mer

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

I did not try to fix the 4-speed shifter, the local mbz mechanic fixed one of the rod ends and thinks it’s OK. I would like to find a 4 speed shifter to replace the worn out one in the car. Does anyone know where I can find one? 83 240D 4-speed 123 chassis. Thank you, John Ingram 83 240D 32

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

I like that one - might have to make a set! On Wed, May 12, 2021 at 6:31 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There is also these with the removable ramp. > > > On 11/05/2021 12:03 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > > One of my favorite things about a 240D is that

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

Silver Star is a good indy shop in Vienna. Ask for Peter. On Tue, May 11, 2021 at 3:02 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have posted photos before of a set of ramps that I made out of 3/4" > plywood. I didn't invent them. They were a plan in a car magazine way > b

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

I have posted photos before of a set of ramps that I made out of 3/4" plywood. I didn't invent them. They were a plan in a car magazine way back when. I made a taller set back in the early 70's that I used with a pickup truck to get it higher. In the 80's or 90's I made another set with a more

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

Is this helpful for stick shift bushings? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-shift-bushing-installer-baum-tools-b7200 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

One of my favorite things about a 240D is that it'll easily drive up onto a set of ramps. Mine are also old Sears ramps. To get my Jetta up on ramps requires 3 pieces of 2x6 to make a ramp so the front air dam doesn't hit. -Curt On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 12:26:47 PM EDT, Jim Cathey via Merc

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

Hi John, It’s not terribly difficult can you definitely need the car raised up a bit to get under it. It’s something that’s pretty straightforward on a lift, so any competent shop should be able to do it if your not up for it. Just be sure genuine MB parts are used. Lots of shops cut corners and

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

> I don’t have a safe way to [get under the car], may need to take it to a shop A set of ramps is usually pretty easy. Son just welded the muffler back on the 190D using a set of green pressed steel ramps. (Old Sears product?) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

Jaime, Thank you, this is the explanation I was hoping for. I guess I’d need to get under the car to do this? I don’t have a safe way to do that, may need to take it to a shop (there is a good one near here). Can the shifter bushings be replaced from inside the car? John Ingram

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

I think Jamie is right. My '85 190D had some weird shifter issues, it's been a long time but I remember not being able to find reverse reliably and having to push it out of a couple parking spaces. New shifter bushings fixed it. -Curt On Monday, May 10, 2021, 9:19:32 PM EDT, Jaime Kopchinsk

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

Welcome back John. Could be bushings, but hard to say. I locked up a manny trying to install fresh bushings. Should have been more careful about not letting the transmission end arms move. With wiggly play in the rods, sometimes two gears can become engaged. I had to secure a fresh working

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

What Jaime said. I never had one get that bad, but I did replace a bunch of those bushings over the years --- On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 8:19 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > HI John, > Most likely the bushings on each end of the shift rods (there are three of > the

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

Agreed, I had a Vanagon with a manual and it was hard to find the gears when I first got it. Replacing all the bushings and following the service manual procedure to adjust the linkage made a world of difference. Allan Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes writes: > HI John, > Most likely the bushings

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

Happened to my 280SE 3.5 coupe as the tech was backing out of the shop. Lost all control. As it occurred at the end of the day and meant they had to keep the car another day, it was very embarrassing. On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 9:19 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 240D Shifter

HI John, Most likely the bushings on each end of the shift rods (there are three of them, so 6 bushings) are probably gone. This causes the levers on the shifter to end up in odd places and occasionally jam. There are also bushing in the shifter itself that can contribute to the problem. Best ac

Re: [MBZ] 240D 4-speed

I'll offer $500, standard Kaleb price. Max Dillon Charleston SC May 10, 2021 8:07:23 PM John Ingram via Mercedes : > I have a ’83 240D 4-speed manual, 300+++ miles.  The shifter is loose and > occasionally feels completely disconnected and will not go into any gear. It > also locked up in neu

[MBZ] 240D 4-speed

I have a ’83 240D 4-speed manual, 300+++ miles. The shifter is loose and occasionally feels completely disconnected and will not go into any gear. It also locked up in neutral and would not move in any direction. In between these episodes it works normally. What is going on? Thank You. John

[MBZ] 240D Shifter

Hello list, I have a ’83 240D with a 4 speed manual. The car has about 330K miles. I was driving today and when shifting into 2nd gear the shifter got stuck in neutral position and would not move in any direction, I pulled and pushed the lever and it freed up and I continued on everything work

[MBZ] 240D Shifter Problem

Hello list, I have a ’83 240D with a 4 speed manual. The car has about 330K miles. I was driving today and when shifting into 2nd gear the shifter got stuck in neutral position and would not move in any direction, I pulled and pushed the lever and it freed up and I continued on everything work

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/standard+motor+products,SDN305,starter+drive,4172 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 12, 2021 8:01 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting >Is tha

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

Ah yes the Bendix gear Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Feb 12, 2021, 9:01 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >Is that a replaceable part? Or you mean replace the starter? > > > Part of the starter. Back in the day we called it a "Bendix" on old > Chevy's, because

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

>Is that a replaceable part? Or you mean replace the starter? Part of the starter. Back in the day we called it a "Bendix" on old Chevy's, because that's who made them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C83UIE/?coliid=I2JXQ4PUVZMHKA&colid=2Q9UPIRDJV6VX&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Rick

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

The clutch is replaceable, but you have to take the starter off to get to it. It's part of the drive gear. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.oki

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

Is that a replaceable part? Or you mean replace the starter? Allan Peter Frederick via Mercedes writes: > Bad over-running clutch, you need to replace it before it starts kicking out > during warm starts too. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

Bad over-running clutch, you need to replace it before it starts kicking out during warm starts too. ___ 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/

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

Yup, if you quit before it starts it gets progressively harder on each retry. Give it everything it's got on that one try. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 6:30 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: The real key to cold starting to crank until it's actually

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

Don't forget to put the go pedal to the floor and crank until it starts or quits. My 83 240D would start pretty well down to about -10F. That first winter I drove that car we had a week of -20F every frickin night. That was when I figured out that a 400W inverter would power the block heater...

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

When I do that on my W116 300SD, the starter disengages after about 10 seconds and seems to just spin free. So it must have a weak solenoid? Allan Peter Frederick via Mercedes writes: > The real key to cold starting to crank until it's actually running, if you > stop you won't have enough batt

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

On Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:48:14 -0500 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > If Kaleb doesn't want it, is it the same heater for an OM617? Yes, OM616 and OM617 take the same block heater. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

The real key to cold starting to crank until it's actually running, if you stop you won't have enough battery to try again without charging it. I started my 300D a few year back with a weak engine (420k miles) doing that, it took about a minute before it was actually running on it's own. Lotta

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

When I got my first 240D-Curt taught me the cold weather way to start them. Triple glow and fire off. I fired off my 79 that way at 4F. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My $400 240D I bought has been sit

Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting

Yes. Screw in plug. I don't have the cable. On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:48 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If Kaleb doesn't want it, is it the same heater for an OM617? > > Allan > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > > > I'll give you a free block heater if

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