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
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On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 6:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via
Mercedes
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
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,
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
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
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
>
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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:
> >
>
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?
>
> __
On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, at 13:32, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> Interesting color, not quite china blue.
Phoenix sun bleaching?
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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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
> _
> 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.
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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.
SOLD…$6.5K
In today’s world, not insane.
AZBob
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> 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
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
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
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:
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
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
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?
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Ridiculous for a car with 150K miles and boring color combo.
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> On May 14, 2022, at 9:03 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-43/
>
> WHAT?
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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?
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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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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> > 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
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
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
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,
How worn-out? There are replaceable bushings inside the shifter, IIRC.
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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
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
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
Is this helpful for stick shift bushings?
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-shift-bushing-installer-baum-tools-b7200
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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
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
> 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
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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
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
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
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
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:
>
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
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
https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/standard+motor+products,SDN305,starter+drive,4172
Rick
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Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D cold weather starting
>Is tha
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
>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
The clutch is replaceable, but you have to take the starter off to get to it.
It's part of the drive gear.
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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.
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Bad over-running clutch, you need to replace it before it starts kicking out
during warm starts too.
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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
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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
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...
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
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
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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
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
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
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 you want.
>
> On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> My $400 240D I bought has been sitti
I'll give you a free block heater if you want.
On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 4:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> My $400 240D I bought has been sitting outside not started for over a
> week. It is currently 13 outside and for grins I wanted to see if it would
> start.
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes:
>> That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear.
>
> Shoe Goo!
Sounds similar to the OM617 linkage in my W116, Shoe Goo is what I used
several years ago when that rubber piece broke off. Still holding up.
Allan
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> That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear.
Shoe Goo!
-- Jim
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On 2021-01-26 13:39, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote:
My 80 has the version with a level (lever?) on the valve cover that has
an integrated piece of rubber (which was later moved to the firewall).
That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Might have to enlist
the
3D printer in a rep
There are at least three versions of the linkage on the 240D, and some of
it is NLA. My 80 has the version with a level on the valve cover that has
an integrated piece of rubber (which was later moved to the firewall).
That piece is NLA, and mine is starting to tear. Might have to enlist the
3D p
Doesn't the W123 repair manual call out the adjustment procedure? RTFM
(read the factory manual).
On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 9:01 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all
> wallowed out. I don't recall what
> The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all
> wallowed out. I don't recall what I did to fix it.
Wrap it in aluminum foil. Or beer can. The usual problem is the rubber doodad
on
the firewall, or the plastic bushing. Or, in my case, someone who cranked the
stop
on
The possible pain points would be pivot points. I had one that was all
wallowed out. I don't recall what I did to fix it.
-Curt
On Monday, January 25, 2021, 7:43:19 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
I would think clean and lube would be all that's needed, unless
something's bro
Yes. Do not use lithium grease.
On Mon, Jan 25, 2021, 8:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> A drop of ATF is more than adequate for the throttle ball sockets.
>
> -D
>
> > On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I agree. Pop the ba
Give me your VIN and I’ll look up the numbers. The ball sockets are still
available fro the dealer, I believe. What other parts do you need?
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:21 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on
> eB
A drop of ATF is more than adequate for the throttle ball sockets.
-D
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I agree. Pop the balls off the sockets, clean and lubricate and exercise the
> linkages. Not sure if atf is the right stuff to use vs synthetic grea
I agree. Pop the balls off the sockets, clean and lubricate and exercise the
linkages. Not sure if atf is the right stuff to use vs synthetic grease that
Mercedessource recommends.
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> On Jan 25, 2021, at 7:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I would think clean
I would think clean and lube would be all that's needed, unless
something's broken or missing?
Not sure what the best sources are for W123 parts these days.
Allan
Donald Snook via Mercedes writes:
> Where can I buy the accelerator linkage parts? I found the pivot point on
> eBay. But, I’m won
It’s definitely not coolant/antifreeze I have the nose for that.
Donald H. Snook
> On Jan 24, 2021, at 6:25 PM, Jim Cathey wrote:
>
> A little hard to start and white smoke could be a glow plug. Or leaky
> valves.
> Anything that keeps the temperatures in one or more cylinders down below
>
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