Re: [MBZ] Need W123 Parts and Advice

2005-09-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:07:55 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Second, the piece of fabric that runs vertical on the door post has been worn through by the previous owner getting in and out of the car. A small piece of black rubber (hose) is now visible. I removed the plastic molding that

Re: [MBZ] Is this a Kaleb Car

2005-09-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 20 Sep 2005 19:47:56 -0400 Robert Massmann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1,1item=4576910879 No, it's too far away. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Request Opinion on Political Issue

2005-09-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 01:46:44 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if I thought I could trust him he lied and ppl died ... weapons of mass destruction. halliburton 9-11 THE big storm ect ect i dont think so Enough of these falsehoods!!! I'm sick and tired of them being passed

Re: [MBZ] OT: Request Opinion on Political Issue

2005-09-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 09:31:51 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Mike, you're not alone, though I agree the debate gets too inflamed and besides, the red staters outnumber blues about 10,000 to 1 so it's probably wiser to cool it... ;) I already replied to Mike. Stop

Re: [MBZ] OT: Request Opinion on Political Issue

2005-09-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 22 Sep 2005 11:10:52 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I remove the radio can I access the fibreoptic bulb/array? Diesel content: I love my 1983 300TD though I wish I could diagnose my fiberoptic lights failure (all four rocker switches above the acc array)

Re: [MBZ] Using dead cats as fuel

2005-09-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 22 Sep 2005 16:48:39 -0400 Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sep 22, 2005, at 1:39 PM, Christopher McCann wrote: exactly - I thought of the Onion's version of the story - how do you say onion in German? CM Chris, ZWEIBEL IIRC, pronounced

Re: [MBZ] LA needs some help

2005-09-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 22 Sep 2005 20:39:26 -0700 redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A friend sent me this link. It wouldn___t be funny if it wasn___t so true. I'm still laughing.   Watch the two videos from this link. They are being broadcast on local LA TV promoting the LA county fair.  

Re: [MBZ] LA needs some help

2005-09-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 23 Sep 2005 19:59:35 -0700 redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: is quicktime installed right? Maybe I need to update the codecs for mplayer. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Request Opinion on Political Issue

2005-09-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:27:13 -0700 David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: George Bush did not cause the Governor of Louisiana to refuse to give permission to the Feds to help. This has been repeated enough that people assume it's true, but AFAIK it isn't. If you

Re: [MBZ] New voltage regulator

2005-09-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 25 Sep 2005 14:09:42 -0700 Dennis Perkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This weekend I put a new voltage regulator on my 84 300SD. At ikle with everything off I only get 11.80 volts peaking to 13.5 at about 2000 rpm. Is this okay or should I be thinking of a new alternator? No, it is not

Re: [MBZ] test 2

2005-09-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 25 Sep 2005 15:00:45 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: MVC-006S.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 39165 bytes Desc: not available Url :

[MBZ] Sources for engines?

2005-09-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
My brother has a 300CD with a 617.912 and writes, I am starting to look around for sources for a replacement engine for our Benz or having the current engine rebuilt. Is there anything I should watch out for? The engine is a 5 cylinder non turbo diesel. Thanks for your assistance.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ham station for sale

2005-09-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 29 Sep 2005 21:33:26 -0700 Michael Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's up with the ham station for sale? I'm not real keen on downloading a batch file. With Linux, I'm not afraid of a batch file. It says, ** I am getting out of Ham-ing. I have a complete station for

Re: [MBZ] steering shock and center drag link

2005-09-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 11:29:51 -0400 Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello All, While getting my recent state inspection the guy said that I needed a new steering shock and center drag link. Do these commonly wear out with a car of this age ? The

Re: [MBZ] steering shock and center drag link

2005-09-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 30 Sep 2005 13:54:05 -0400 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steering dampener reduces play; replacement of a worn dampener results in noticeably less active or twitchy steering. Well worth the $50 bucks and VERY easy to replace (I know because I did it twice under minimal

[MBZ] Kleb's SDL on eBay

2005-10-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Mercedes-Benz-300SDL-Turbodiesel_W0QQitemZ4578823698QQcategoryZ6336QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem And his Okie buddies, who won't respond to my emails about parts, are the high bidders. Kaleb, Is the the car that's smoking the tires and had other assorted escapades

[MBZ] mercedez 420 sel turbo diese 5 cylinder

2005-10-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/mercedez-420-sel-turbo-diese-5-cylinder_W0QQitemZ4578852129QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem this is mercedez 1986 420 sel diesel.This auto was originally of gasoline.I decided to change it to diesel and I installed it a mercedez 1995 diesel motor and transmission

[MBZ] 1965 Mercedes Diesel Unimog 411.118 4X4 60 in wheelbase

2005-10-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4578787087fromMakeTrack=true

Re: [MBZ] Trail of tears

2005-10-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:15:08 -0400 BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: List Members: Whilst I remain secluded in mourning I pass along my latest email about my baby $ RE: 1981 300SD engine William Ringgold Potomac German Auto Bill, Did you get the engine from

Re: [MBZ] Glow plug come on after starting

2005-10-07 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 07 Oct 2005 11:04:37 -0400 Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I think they read .6 when shorted by themselves. If your leads measure 0.6 ohms - then you don't need glow plugs :-) Or if you think you might possibly need glow plugs, subtract the meter's

Re: [MBZ] OT Oil Industry tax incentive

2005-10-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 09 Oct 2005 09:37:38 -0400 Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He has two home, one in LA worth 2.5 million land vale per acre in LA is 95 million dollars That says the area of the land on which his house sat is 2.5 million -- x 43560 sq. ft / acre =

Re: [MBZ] Not a list of cars for sale

2005-10-11 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 10 Oct 2005 20:25:20 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Strange - I.E. can open them, but Firefox can't. On 10/10/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no clue, they should be jpegs, other peoples have come thru as jpeg. redghost wrote: Wonder why the

Re: [MBZ] paint damages

2005-10-12 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:51:55 -0400 Constantine N. Polites [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sunday I discovered the damages. I did bring it to the attention of the refinery's general counsel, and will attempt to recover my costs. See: www.scaffolding.com/damages May you be successful. Did the

Re: [MBZ] Trail of tears

2005-10-16 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 3 Oct 2005 00:57:24 -0400 BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The problems with finding a decent low mileage engine for a 24 year old car magnify any difficulty that is to be had with finding used parts. I did a parts search and got a ton of offers - all low mileage and some with

Re: [MBZ] something fishy with this

2005-10-16 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 16 Oct 2005 07:18:05 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gas went from 2.39 to 2.29 today, diesel went from 2.94 to 2.99 at this point it would probably be cheaper to run the big v-8s 2.29 At those prices, a gasser can

Re: [MBZ] Parts Diagram

2005-10-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 17 Oct 2005 12:40:15 -0400 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Mike, You need to contact MB and ask if they have any Picture Parts Diagram Books left for your vehicle. They used to give them away free for the asking, then started charging $5. It's a small book (~5X8X3/4 thk) that shows

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-20 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 19 Oct 2005 09:46:07 -0500 (CDT) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: who's apartment is heated on the landlord's dime?? No, who's heating bill is included in the rent! Expanding the contractions: who is apartment is heated on the landlord's dime?? No, who is heating bill is included

Re: [MBZ] One really brave thing

2005-10-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 06:50:25 -0700 (PDT) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One thing that DID help, was a kept telling her stories about Rudolf Diesel as I was reading biographies of him...I think she identified with his strugle to build the engine, to make it work, to replace the

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:23:36 -0400 Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gabriel S. wrote: Thats very morbid thought redghost...but yes, we do need to reset the overflowing human population. Is that like cleansing the gene pool. Actually, no, we do not need to reset the overflowing

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-10-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:47:24 -0700 redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It does introduce a hardiness against more bird flu though Yes, that is true. Craig

Re: [MBZ] power steering belt

2005-10-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 22 Oct 2005 21:46:35 + [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok. I have slacked 3 bolts on the PS pump, and removed the ps adjuster located on the driver's side. The belt still does not come off. on the belt is written powergate 9313. Looking at autozone's site that looks like the wrong

Re: [MBZ] Terminal population

2005-10-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 25 Oct 2005 10:17:39 -0500 Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was the theory of Thomas Malthus. The industrial revolution disrupted his theory as I remember from my studies (Specifically, mechanized farming allowed more food to be grown). That is the problem with any

[MBZ] test

2005-10-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
--- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 222 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL

[MBZ] test

2005-10-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
--- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 221 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL

Re: [MBZ] test

2005-10-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 20:35:01 -0600 Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Success! I wondered why I hadn't been getting messages for the last two days. Craig

Re: [MBZ] center vents - no heat

2005-10-28 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:05:56 -0400 Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/28/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And I think that system is great, particularly with a manual system like my '72 220D/8 had. When your feet are cold, you usually have a jacket on. Put the warm air

Re: [MBZ] Taxes too low?

2005-10-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 29 Oct 2005 19:06:28 -0700 David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If your issue is mismanagement of funds, wouldn't it make more sense to vote for I-900, which requires audits? It seems to me that saying, I think some of this money isn't getting spent on projects I like, therefore

Re: [MBZ] Boston area cars for you to ignore

2005-10-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 28 Oct 2005 13:56:08 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/car/107218482.html - 190Db This is tempting but I'd feel like a heel for driving it into the ground Just what I've been looking for! Unfortunately, it's too far away (and is in the rust

Re: [MBZ] Working on the water pump - help needed

2005-10-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 00:15:18 -0400 TimothyPilgrim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PROBLEM: The topmost water pump bolt sheared off when I attempted to loosen it. Oops. There's about 3 mm protruding out of the block with the WP removed. I used a torch to heat the remaining bolts which may or may

Re: [MBZ] Working on the water pump - help needed

2005-10-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 07:57:29 -0600 Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kroil? I take it that is penetrating oil? Tim 1982 300TD Moby This is the best. I have found no better penetrating oil. And remember heat, patience and time are your friends when working with broken bolts.

Re: [MBZ] this is what lt don needs to speed up his 240D

2005-10-30 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:31:07 -0500 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's all in the gearing -- a nice new 7 speed auto would be nice behind it, if it could survive the torque. Wonder if it will bolt up to an auto tranny? I would probably do better in a 126 than a 123 -- - Don will still need

Re: [MBZ] Fuel price wackiness

2005-11-01 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 07:17:04 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mizery? That would be mazurah, thank you! :-) Or for the non-locals, that would be ... ? Craig

Re: [MBZ] W115 '76 240D glow plug question...

2005-11-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 1 Nov 2005 19:58:08 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I have 4 glow plugs. They are in series. If one goes, they all go. When this happens, does the one on the dash (glow indicator behind the little salt shaker top doo-dad) ALSO go out? If the only thing

Re: [MBZ] RUF Porsche at the Nurburgring/IFILM

2005-11-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 1 Nov 2005 23:00:51 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2681562 My adrenaline went up just watching it. I can imagine what the driver's was. http://www.rufautocentre.com/gallery Requires a username and password. You may have to turn off your firewall. High

Re: [MBZ] Backup key

2005-11-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 2 Nov 2005 12:49:48 -0500 Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can get you one. I just need a copy of your drivers license registration. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. http://www.BuyMBparts.com 1-800-741-5252 So you have that capability again? Was there not a period in which

Re: [MBZ] Today's Oddness

2005-11-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 3 Nov 2005 07:38:49 -0800 Gabriel S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really think gasoline engines are better suited at high elevations. I live at 7300'. My 617.912 works just fine. Craig

Re: [MBZ] 115 - 300D question about oil filter

2005-11-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 3 Nov 2005 10:32:44 -0800 R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was changing the oil in my car last night and began to wonder if there is a right side up to the nylon mesh disk that sits on top of the filter cartridge in the filter housing. There most certainly is. It's been years

Re: [MBZ] IP oel cap (red) on '76 240D W115

2005-11-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 3 Nov 2005 18:24:04 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what the heck is this? There is nothing in my manual about adding oil to the IP and yet, here is this cap. I removed it and it looked QUITE empty...??...?... On the engine side of the pump, there is a small

Re: [MBZ] IP oel cap (red) on '76 240D W115 (Marshall's opinion requested)

2005-11-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 4 Nov 2005 08:36:17 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig, Thank you. This makes sense...but now I have been told 3 different things and a few blank stares from locals... Marshall, Your answer, PLEASE...(how much and what kind of oil to add and how

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes mailing list

2005-11-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:19:26 GMT gordon raser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please put me on the Mercedes Digest Mailing list. Thank you. Please see the message at the bottom of every email: To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] test

2005-11-05 Thread Craig McCluskey
--- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 221 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-08 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 7 Nov 2005 18:11:39 -0800 Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/aero_engines/The%20Guiberson%20Diesel.htm They don't give a date of when the engine was developed and used, but a couple of comments help fix it: The flight of 1,500 miles from

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 8 Nov 2005 08:29:39 -0800 Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have watched both, and prefer the original with James Stewart. The re-make seemed less realistic, everyone stayed beautiful despite the ravages of the desert, plus, too much PC compared to the original. I also liked that they

Re: [MBZ] porno benzbunch map

2005-11-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:15:59 -0700 Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had my doubts about it too!... It's gone. Thank you. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Pulling to one side after tire rotation

2005-11-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 08 Nov 2005 18:55:47 -0800 David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm impressed with one thing about Les Schwab -- they're the only tire shop I've seen use an honest-to-goodness torque wrench on the lug bolts of my car. Discount Tire in Santa Fe does, too. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 8 Nov 2005 21:34:13 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe that the aircraft in the movie was a C119 - http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/outdoor/od26.htm Ah, yes! The flying boxcar. That wouldn't fly with less than two engines. When the Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program (SOAP)

Re: [MBZ] OT 9cyl radial diesel aircraft engine

2005-11-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 8 Nov 2005 08:29:39 -0800 Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Rory did you watch both versions of Flight of the Phoenix DVDSavant Review The Flight of the Phoenix http://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s837phoenix.html Craig

[MBZ] Don't quote the entire digest [was: Re: Mercedes Digest, Vol 6, Issue 57]

2005-11-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 9 Nov 2005 08:49:41 -0500 Morgan, Michael S HM1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just need one that isn't down to the medal. Thanks for the clarification. And now you know why one shouldn't quote the entire digest -- you get to read every message a second time. Craig

Re: [MBZ] will maladjusted valves reduce fuel economy?

2005-11-10 Thread Craig McCluskey
(-4 deg.F) Exhaust0.30 mm (0.012) Any quidance greatly appreciated. Is the procedure online anywhere? I'm sure it is. Marshall posted a site for manual pages earlier in the week. The procedure is sure to be there. Job number 05-210. Craig --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982

[MBZ] !!!!!!!! 300 SDL BAD MOTOR (DIESEL) NO RESERVE !!!!!!!

2005-11-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/300-SDL-BAD-MOTOR-DIESEL-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ4587879538QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Now at $560. Craig

Re: [MBZ] CR report on headlight bulbs

2006-01-19 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 17 Jan 2006 12:47:28 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Both light output and lamp life equations have high powers of voltage in them. Brightness may go up with V^2 (for example), but life will go down with V^4 (also made-up). My leaky memory says it was a power of 9 and 11,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-19 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 18 Jan 2006 17:26:47 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somebody stop me before my wife kills again! You're hopeless, Jim. You've got the bug bad. In a sucky world it's a 400 Hz generator hooked to a 60 Hz induction motor, and there's no end stub to couple to. From what I've

Re: [MBZ] unique odometer reading

2006-01-21 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 20 Jan 2006 20:32:29 -0600 LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My odometer turned this today while I was driving west to a meeting. Having taken the digital camera with me in anticipation of this turn-of-events, just had to pull onto the shoulder of the highway and snap a photo. But

Re: [MBZ] OT Software Firewall

2006-01-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 17:04:55 -0500 dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I prefer hardware firewalls. Fortigate is your friend. http://www.fortigate.com/ Their least expensive solution (the 50A) is $695.00. How does it compare to the Cisco PIX501 and the Zyzel Zywall line? Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT Software Firewall

2006-01-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 18:14:49 -0800 John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Really of course your cable/asdl connection won't give you 10MB? Should confirm what your provider can do. For example I pay extra to get upto 7 Mb download speed. You seem to be mixing up Mb (mega-bits) and MB

Re: [MBZ] OT Software Firewall

2006-01-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 21 Jan 2006 23:11:18 -0500 dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The last one I bought on eBay was a Fortigate-60A for $200. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=5850180053rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AITrd=1 I like the dual Wan interface. The 60A can handle a T3 and a T1

Re: [MBZ] [SL] 450slc engine rebuild pictures

2006-01-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 22 Jan 2006 20:14:31 -0600 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here are pictures of the coolant drain plugs on a 117.985 engine. What graphics program did you use to annotate the pictures? Craig

Re: [MBZ] someone knows ... now fuel gauge vs. reserve light

2006-01-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:24:13 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS - when filling with diesel, how much foaming is expected/can I expect wildly differing amounts of fuel to go in before shutoff? Should I be having them top it off for more consistent fills? It's highly

Re: [MBZ] anybody want a 59 220S?

2006-01-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 08:58:40 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If so, email me offlist and I will put you in contact with the owner. If you run across a '59 180D or 190D I might be interested. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Will 240D Manual Tranny fit up to a 300D that came with anAutomatic?

2006-01-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 17:42:26 -0600 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope, different flywheel and you can't swap the flywheel because the 300D flywheel and crank are dynamically balanced together. That's what the manual says, but I changed a 617.912 that had driven an automatic to one

Re: [MBZ] its BACK

2006-01-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 23 Jan 2006 21:48:23 -0600 Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A local MB Dealer owner has a 240/300D that is a blast to drive, but goes through clutches quicker than your normal tranny fluid change. Does it have a turbo engine? My naturally aspirated, stick shift 240D/3.0 works

Re: [MBZ] cheap 2.3-16 amg/ 5 speed automatic?

2006-01-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
of a 300D. This is still wrong. Craig --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 221 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN Friends don't send

Re: [MBZ] this SDL owner is too attached....

2006-01-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:44:00 -0500 Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: So shiny and attractive, I’m in love with her. Hardly tear it from my heart, but I have to. She’ll give you prestigious and respectful outlook and a sexy drive pleasure.

Re: [MBZ] 300D/240D 4spd was: its BACK

2006-01-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 24 Jan 2006 22:44:16 -0600 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Craig, how many miles have you driven this combo? About 40 - 45 kmi. It's actually something the factory produced, a 123.130-10-nn. Do you drive aggressively, or do you drive in a manner that conserves the clutch?

Re: [MBZ] Tropming on the Brakes

2006-01-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 24 Jan 2006 23:26:43 -0600 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep, Brake fade. When I did tech inspections at Gemutlichkeit we could tell who had DOT 3 or old fluid, and who didn't. The solution is to flush and change the fluid. Fresh brake fluid (from the approved list) has a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 21:37:03 -0500 John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wednesday, January 25, 2006, at 09:26 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: The first time we use it for real I'll probably learn a lot more about its consumption. I just hesitate to run a test 'cause I'm unemployed and

Re: [MBZ] Power antenna solution

2006-01-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:14:51 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or if broken may well source your bad gear. You can probably sell your dead antenna to one of us for parts. I have a dead Hirschmann from a 1982 240D, if anyone is interested. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 07:41:21 -0600 Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Backhoes have an instinct for locating gas lines. OH! So that's why I hit our gas line out in front of the house when I was using a backhoe last July! Amazing! Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-27 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:47:00 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It begins again, perhaps: http://cathey.dogear.com/genset2.html I recall reading about using induction motors for generators, so it's possible. I don't recall the details, however, Speaking of generators, does

Re: [MBZ] OT: Genset

2006-01-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 23:43:45 -0800 Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You guys need to check this guys gen. project out http://www.f1-rocketboy.com/lister.html This was posted a couple of months ago, but it's nice to look at again. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Browser that's a close approximation of IE page displays?

2006-01-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 28 Jan 2006 22:18:34 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You need this stuff It is going to go really cheap http://www.washington.edu/admin/surplus/jan2006catalog.html Well, I safely avoided going to it! Do I get a prize? Atta boy!!! Craig

Re: [MBZ] wonder what happens when you win the auction at less than 11k

2006-01-29 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 10:36:18 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-ONLY11000-1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-BUY-IT-NOW-11000_W0QQitemZ4608609175QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I've seen deals like this for kitchen ranges

[MBZ] Diesel aircraft engines

2006-01-31 Thread Craig McCluskey
http://www.deltahawkengines.com/ Craig

Re: [MBZ] '83 300SD unreliable fuel delivery

2006-01-31 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:56:12 -0500 Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Overload valve is disconnected and by-passed. Overload valve? What's that? Craig

Re: [MBZ] power brake bleeder

2006-02-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 17:10:16 -0800 Dennis Perkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don, I have had this brand for the past 3 years and highly praise it for it's price, ease of use and quality. http://www.speedibleed.com/products/specialitykits2.php I have one, too, but I got it before they

Re: [MBZ] OT: Smoky VW diesel when cold

2006-02-02 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 02 Feb 2006 03:43:03 -0600 Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Real common for VW diesels to get sticky rings, especially if you are getting oil smell in the exhaust.Compression will drop and get hard to start and act just as you describe. Best thing I've found is Auto RX

[MBZ] Fw: Fw: Re: Fw: Fwd: Computer Worm Scheduled To Activate February 3rd

2006-02-03 Thread Craig McCluskey
this will be. Should we forward this to people or what? I assume that wouldn't be good, but figured I'd ask anyway. I know Bob Janice use Windows. On Wed, 1 Feb 2006 09:57:44 -0700 Craig McCluskey wrote: Subject: Fwd: Computer Worm Scheduled To Activate February 3rd The worm identified

Re: [MBZ] jc whitney cis fuel pressure tester

2006-02-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 04 Feb 2006 09:33:43 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So who has used this thing? Does it work? Any link to look at? Craig

Re: [MBZ] what IS the diesel noise?

2006-02-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 23:25:37 -0800 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had the impression that there WAS no combustion front in a diesel in the sense that there is in a spark ignition engine... rather, all the fuel combusts simultaneously as it is sprayed into the hot air in the

Re: [MBZ] right or left

2006-02-04 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 4 Feb 2006 13:03:04 -0500 Bob DuPuy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm getting my new to me 116 300SD fixed up. Even though it has been said the mounts are the same I got two differnt part number ones. The boxes have Mb part numbers on them, but Rusty's site only has the world pac numbers.

Re: [MBZ] 240 d

2006-02-05 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 4 Feb 2006 14:00:23 -0500 Richard Murdoch [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When our 75 300D was decommission I test drove a 220D and thought there was something wrong with it but was assured that it was just slow. When I was in the Air Force, I had a 1969 Lotus Europa. I got tired of

Re: [MBZ] 240 d

2006-02-05 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 5 Feb 2006 15:32:59 -0500 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Craig - I owned a '68 Lotus Europa! What a kick it was to drive! When it ran, of course, which wasn't often. Mine ran OK, generally. There was the time I drove from Denver (Lowry AFB) to Los Angeles and back. It was fun to drive

Re: [MBZ] RIP: Peter A. Heimuller 02/03/2005

2006-02-07 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 6 Feb 2006 11:56:00 -0500 Mathieu J.Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those that knew him, my father, Peter Heimuller, passed to the Maker on Friday. Mathieu, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bring you comfort. You'll be in my prayers. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Interesting web site

2006-02-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 8 Feb 2006 08:50:36 -0800 (PST) Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pretty sure it's just in German. But German is quite similar to English and you can figure some of it out. What would be really helpful would be a German-English English-German car vocab lexicon. Also,

Re: [MBZ] Hey Johnny B. RE: Amsoil

2006-02-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 8 Feb 2006 19:00:53 -0500 John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I/my vehicles are a good test bed for cold performance due to my geographical location. Which is where? Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: oil change humor - quite funny

2006-02-09 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 8 Feb 2006 21:49:57 -0500 Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You could do a Prestone flush (alkaline) (removes oils) followed by a citric acid flush (ala MB) (removes scale) then flush with LOTS of water SEVERAL times. My 2¢ Rick Knoble Out of curiousity, what kind of pump

Re: [MBZ] $100 MB diesel update

2006-02-10 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 14:10:58 -0500 John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: For extra lubrication and compression to everything involved. The car has sat around for about 10 years. I don't see how ATF will increase compression, though. Why not just put straight diesel

Re: [MBZ] local area network question - No MB

2006-02-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:06:14 -0800 Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah yes - thin net (ethernet over coax cable) was bus topology. However, the Easy to troubleshoot if wiring problems arise. does not match my experience - any error anywhere on the bus would bring down the entire

Re: [MBZ] Welding up the ventilated oil pan off the car

2006-02-14 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 12 Feb 2006 23:17:25 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lo, these many years ago I owned an Alfa Giulietta Spyder. Red. A mistake in more than one way. When I was in college, I owned a '59 Giulietta Spyder Veloce, painted Ferrari red. The police noticed it wherever I drove. Not so for the

Re: [MBZ] My Clutch ...

2006-02-17 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:13:12 - Howard Fulford [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/bc/42c5c881_4b02/bc/My+Documents/clutch.jpg?bfWR88DBGeWBFgwG Bad link. Craig

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