Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
ay have better lubricity due to better addatives like BioD. Does this help? John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Luther Gulseth wrote: > > Yes. > > You want to expand on that a little then, perhaps? > > -- > John L. Ervine > 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi > 19

Re: [MBZ] OT 500 PPM low sulphur ..

2006-07-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
I believe this? I don't know, but it could be true. John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Luther Gulseth wrote: > > > > Damn I can be pretty vague when it's late and I'm tired > > I believe it is completely off base. ULSD in it's native sta

[MBZ] Euro parts car steal

2006-07-08 Thread Luther Gulseth
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150003593619 Geepers, that's CHEAP! -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] Ebay bummer - dope slap for dummy

2006-07-11 Thread Luther Gulseth
Go through PayPal. They will require an "expert opinion" on company letterhead. Then you take the dash to your local MB dealer and have them write a letter stating why the dash isn't in "excellent condition". Fax the letter to PayPal and they will secure the funds to refund your money upon

Re: [MBZ] Ebay bummer - dope slap for dummy

2006-07-11 Thread Luther Gulseth
Ebay and PayPal are both smart and won't cut off the buyer. The buyer funds the money, without a buyer, there is no sale, there is no fee, there is no money to be made by Ebay and PayPal. My experience with a lying seller was plesant and ok. PayPal took care of me. Luther John Ervine <[E

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] This weeks Ebay specials

2006-07-14 Thread Luther Gulseth
anyone notice how nice it is to see the message more than once in their inbox? On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 20:31:11 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bid early, bid often http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz -- Luther KB5QHU Alma,

[MBZ] ebay camera operator of the week

2006-07-14 Thread Luther Gulseth
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160008162881 Dude, can you say SHADOWS? Does the camera operator not know what a flash is to fill in the shadows? Geepers, what a moron. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D

Re: [MBZ] W126 seats fit into a W123?

2006-07-16 Thread Luther Gulseth
To save wiring, you could mount them like some American cars, say on the door side of the seat toward the front. MUCH easier there.. On Sat, 15 Jul 2006 19:53:51 -0500, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, as I said in my later post, Dave Quay of the late, lamented Atlanta Stut

Re: [MBZ] PDX Rod-bender

2006-07-18 Thread Luther Gulseth
Good thing the pictures are current.or is it fall up there in WA land? redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/183257282.html > > I am sure he knows why it is burning oil > -- > Clay > Seattle Bioburner > > 1972 220D - Gump > 1995 E300D - Cleo > 1987 300

Re: [MBZ] 420/560 ignition control module

2006-07-19 Thread Luther Gulseth
to frustrate you. Is it working? "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Anybody know why the ignition module would be different for a 420 and a > 560? I dont see why they would need a different unit. Anybody? > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL,

[MBZ] eba seller on crack

2006-07-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270009732640 bidding starts at $1500 and the reserve isn't met yet! -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck sighting in Oregon

2006-07-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
Can you send us the UPC code for this so we can look for it locally Alex Chamberlain <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Not sure if this is still of interest to anyone since there hasn't been a > lot of oil discussion lately (who am I kidding?), but I saw the elusive > Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck t

Re: [MBZ] Used parts specials for 7/20

2006-07-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
That really worked "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > http://my.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MyeBay&LogUID=okie- benz&CurrentPage=MyeBaySelling&ssPageName=STRK:ME:LNLK > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87

[MBZ] dayton model 1500 air compressor

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
Looked at a 40+/- gallon horizontal tank twin cylinder (?dual stage?) "Model 1500" air compressor this evening. Appears to be 50's or 60's year of manufacture. Plate says it's rated for 134-175 psi. Anyone have experience with this brand/model compressor and can give feedback good or bad? A

Re: [MBZ] OT Truck Freighter--who was it?

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
www.abf.com one of the better LTL carriers. On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:45:37 -0500, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Someone suggested a trucking company for handling heavy stuff. I know I saved it but where? I have an engine to ship and would like to help the buyer if possible. Thanks, Jim Friesen

Re: [MBZ] dayton model 1500 air compressor

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
It's two stage then. 1 air filter on the input of cylinder one, output goes to the input of the second cylinder then into the tank and the 110v cutoff switch. On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:59:45 -0500, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Looked at a 40+/- gallon horizontal tank twin cylinder (?dua

Re: [MBZ] dayton model 1500 air compressor

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
What about tank condition? Any suggestions about judging that? On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 22:59:45 -0500, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Looked at a 40+/- gallon horizontal tank twin cylinder (?dual stage?) "Model 1500" air compressor this evening. Appears to be 50's or 60's year of manufactu

Re: [MBZ] dayton model 1500 air compressor

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
motor is marked as 115/230 and is currently wired for 110v. Should be ok :). On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 00:27:22 -0500, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Looked at a 40+/- gallon horizontal tank twin cylinder (?dual stage?) "Model 1500" air compressor this evening. Appears to be 50's or 60's year of ma

Re: [MBZ] Bye bye Sonics

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
Ok Mooners? On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 09:28:06 -0500, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sowhat are they going to be called? The Oklahoma City Super Sonics...that won't fit on a jersey you'd be able to sell to Okie kids. How 'bout the "Okie Dokies"? Or "The Team That's (from) OK"? Since they

[MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
So, a package should have arrived today for me from an eBay auction but the seller short paid the shipping and I owe $6.10. HELL NO, I'm not paying this. Anyone ever dealt with this type of crap before? I'm tempted to reject the package and send it back and report "Item not received". I'm e

Re: [MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
this was clearly listed in the auction BEFORE I agreed to buy and pay for the auction so that was not the problem. On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:33:47 -0500, Michael <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yes, I have before too with an ebay purchase. I refused to pay the difference and he cancelled the purchas

Re: [MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud

2006-07-22 Thread Luther Gulseth
ay. " SOOO, I'll see if it get's here On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:54:31 -0500, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: this was clearly listed in the auction BEFORE I agreed to buy and pay for the auction so that was not the problem. On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:33:47 -050

Re: [MBZ] Bye bye Sonics

2006-07-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
Prairie Dogs? Cyclones? Ok City Natives. On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 01:22:10 -0500, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Bob Rentfro wrote: Sowhat are they going to be called? The Oklahoma City Super Sonics...that won't fit on a jersey you'd be able to sell to Okie kids. How 'bout the "

Re: [MBZ] I put the enterprise back on the road last night

2006-07-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
no speeding tickets or did you just appear to be a flash of light in the cops eyes? On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 18:51:45 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I made it home in case anyone was wondering, no problems. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/23/2006 10:05:24 A.M.

Re: [MBZ] I put the enterprise back on the road last night

2006-07-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
Better watch out, Regina will be ready to drive it. On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:05:49 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: well, either or I suppose. Luther Gulseth wrote: no speeding tickets or did you just appear to be a flash of light in the cops eyes? On Sun, 23 Ju

Re: [MBZ] uhhh, I think somebody needs to get this

2006-07-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
damn, chop the C off the "SLC" and I'd be getting a loan.. On Sun, 23 Jul 2006 21:46:37 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-350SLC-Stick-Shift-Rare-1978-Euro_W0QQitemZ270011265679QQihZ017QQcategoryZ6783QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Luthe

Re: [MBZ] uhhh, I think somebody needs to get this

2006-07-26 Thread Luther Gulseth
if it wasn't way the *beep* up in Yankeeville On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:59:17 -0500, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You'd need a loan too if it was a SL, however the SLC is universally regarded as a better vehicle from a drivers point of view but of course if you are interested in

Re: [MBZ] Mark Maturo/HLIFE is out of the office.

2006-07-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
oh, that's just nice! On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:37:37 -0500, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I will be out of the office starting 07/24/2006 and will not return until 07/31/2006. I will respond to your message when I return. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi)

Re: [MBZ] Mark Maturo/HLIFE is out of the office.

2006-07-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
which leads us to believe it's a Micro$#it product. On Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:09:50 -0500, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Most email 'vacation' features will only send one message per sender -- at least the ones that aren't totally brain-dead. (Even Microsoft Outlook has figured this o

Re: [MBZ] DC area body shop

2006-07-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
Are your bell peppers radio active? They "glow"? Might not want to eat them if that's the case.. LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Andrew: > > You can tell him that the mechanical engineers who work at "Alion Science & > Technology" in Alexandria all gave him a glowing recommendation.

[MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud-update

2006-07-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
d the lack of communication on my part. You should receive the DVD burner no later than tuesday. " SOOO, I'll see if it get's here On Sat, 22 Jul 2006 15:54:31 -0500, Luther Gulseth wrote: > this was clearly listed in the auction BEFORE I agreed to buy and pay for the

Re: [MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud-update

2006-07-27 Thread Luther Gulseth
Flat rate shipping of $65. Price was BIN for $20 or best offer. I offered $5 and it was accepted. I'm not disputing the price I paid, which was less than every other auction for this DVD burner I loked at, I'm disupting the seller trying to save a few bucks at my time expense. Dave Wakin <

Re: [MBZ] OT new eBay shipping fraud-update

2006-07-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
you could pass that cost onto the buyer IF they want to use paypal. Make a disclaimer in the auction about it. "Seller prefers Cashiers check or Money Order. If PayPal is used, total is subject to a 3% fee" On Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:08:11 -0500, Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am not

Re: [MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud-update

2006-07-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
YHAW, I Like. A totally different way to bust his &@!!$ :D :D :D :D I just reported 10 of his auctions as excessive shipping and handling charges. All of them were at least double and likely triple the true charges. That'll keep him busy for a while http://search.e

Re: [MBZ] new eBay shipping fraud-update

2006-07-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
I'd like to give a big banned reply to this message, but I have to sensor the message. "he'll likely find something to bitch about." WTF is your reason for saying this? This seller tried to defraud the USPS by sending it Media Mail. That is illegal and he was busted by the USPS and they re

Re: [MBZ] watch this Kaleb

2006-07-30 Thread Luther Gulseth
the message was identical, see the "To:" section. I sent it to the 4 lists I subscribe to. Linux and Mercedes blocked it, Banned and Biodiesel allowed it. What's up with this crap? On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:16:14 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If you are sending some sort

[MBZ] OT air compressor

2006-07-30 Thread Luther Gulseth
So, yesterday we purchased the $100 Dayton Model 1500 air compressor and reassembled it today. Finally fired it up about 9 tonight (had to make a trip to Mena and borrow a few tools from Grandpa's house) and it leaks a fairly steady drip out the oil sight tube on the side of the block. Anyon

Re: [MBZ] OT air compressor

2006-07-30 Thread Luther Gulseth
Well, the compressor is around 50 years old, so it'll be hard to replace the sight glass. Though, it might be a standard 1/2 NPTlooks about the right size. I'll check that tomorrow. On Sat, 29 Jul 2006 23:42:31 -0500, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: trip to Mena and borrow a few t

Re: [MBZ] And you thought we where all normal over here

2006-07-31 Thread Luther Gulseth
HAHAHA, this is what happens when one is sick of being passed by bugs On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:09:14 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hendrik -- Speaking of AMG ... I was in absolute lust. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74

Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D

2006-08-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
like a TURBO! On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:14:46 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sick - absolutely sick. You've already done the damage to the 240D if you're seeing more rust each year. Continue to use it for the winter beater, and get your self a clean one to baby. On 8/1/06, Kaleb C. Str

Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D

2006-08-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
It probably would take a toll on his hair and rip the earring out. OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I don't think he could handle the G's. > > On 8/1/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > like a TURBO! > > > > -- > OK D

Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D

2006-08-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
Uh, he'd look like me then too...... Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > > It probably would take a toll on his hair and rip the earring out. > > OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > > I don't think he could handle the G's. &

Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D

2006-08-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
only cause you'd be DEAD! LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I could crash my motorcycle sans-helmet and hit the pavement face first -- > and would come out of it still looking better than you do! > > On 8/2/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Displaying attachments

2006-08-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
you tell Kaleb that his list is screwed up and he needs to get it fixed. Thank goodness it's free! On Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:18:09 -0500, Frederick Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Greetings and Salutations, All. I do so hate to sound stupid (too late!), but how does one display or retrieve th

Re: [MBZ] Displaying attachments

2006-08-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
how in the blazes did I get this name? On Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:35:18 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: No, Zippy, the list isn't screwed up. He just hasn't gotten around to blessing the attachment yet. That is how his host (running Linux, I might add) is configured. O

Re: [MBZ] Displaying attachments

2006-08-05 Thread Luther Gulseth
oh yea. Why not something simple like "Cueball" or "cromedome" or "slick" or "baldy" geeze Zippy On Fri, 04 Aug 2006 22:59:21 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://zippy.cso.uiuc.edu/~roma/images/zippycolor.gif On 8/4/06, Luther G

Re: [MBZ] A/C on the cheap (126, 210, 124)

2006-08-06 Thread Luther Gulseth
they do make what's called a "pony pack" or "auxillary power unit" that is a small diesel engine with a/c, heat, and 12v. Runs on like 1/8 gallon an hour. We have some installed on our trucks. I'm waiting for them to trade so I can get one. On Sun, 06 Aug 2006 12:52:51 -0500, OK Don <[EMA

Re: [MBZ] Klima

2006-08-07 Thread Luther Gulseth
are you sure the "resistor" isn't a charred and smoked diode that got hit with too much current in the wrong direction? Sometimes something else may have gone south, and caused the diode/resistor to take the brunt of the failure. Luther Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Just for SaG,

Re: [MBZ] Klima

2006-08-07 Thread Luther Gulseth
This might be a case for dental records... Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Could be. I don't know how to differentiate between a resistor and a diode. > > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)

Re: [MBZ] What?

2006-08-08 Thread Luther Gulseth
Is that pronounced deh ee sehl? On Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:46:13 -0500, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/190638776.html At least you'd hope he could correctly spell the type of fuel it uses... Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting o

[MBZ] SDL in Neb

2006-08-08 Thread Luther Gulseth
Anyone close who could take a look for me? Email me off list. Thanks, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300015242977 -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] converting a text file into a pdf

2006-08-08 Thread Luther Gulseth
Any time a computer person tells you something can't be done to make your life more effecient, that should be translated "I'm lazy and don't want to work so your life can be easier. You're SOL." Lazy arses. Luther "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > yes, its dumb, here is the r

Re: [MBZ] SDL in Neb

2006-08-09 Thread Luther Gulseth
forward the carfax to me please. On Tue, 08 Aug 2006 20:47:10 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: holy cow that is a nasty car. I thought it was nasty till I ran the car fax, then it turned out to be a nasty nasty turd Luther Gulseth wrote: Anyone close who could

Re: [MBZ] check it out, think I might bid unless LT don wants it

2006-08-10 Thread Luther Gulseth
how much for the SDL? On Wed, 09 Aug 2006 21:46:08 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have WAY too many cars at the moment Loren Faeth wrote: K'leb, that car is so you! It is saying Klebbie, come get me! Can't you hear it? At 07:38 PM 8/9/2006, you wrote: yea, th

Re: [MBZ] [Banned] check out this strange 603 engine I just got in

2006-08-13 Thread Luther Gulseth
sweet. On Sat, 12 Aug 2006 19:50:36 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.okiebenz.com/pics/603engine/ Supposed to be a 3.5l, they said it was military engine. Looks like it was from a G-wagon. It has a #22 head!!! I bought it for the head but wonder if the engine is

Re: [MBZ] brand new 300E owner and have several probs

2006-08-14 Thread Luther Gulseth
Remember my CD tranny was condemmed and needed a rebuild. I changed the fluid to Mobil 1 ATF and all was good after a thousand miles or so. It's worth a try for ~$70 vs. the $1800 rebuild cost. Luther On Sun, 13 Aug 2006 18:15:36 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The

Re: [MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices

2006-08-15 Thread Luther Gulseth
$2.96 at walmart, then you can take $0.05 off that. When the Walmart station opened 10 days ago, they set their prices about $0.10 less than the going rate here, quickly everyone else followed :D On Mon, 14 Aug 2006 22:08:43 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: $3.36 diesel here. In the

Re: [MBZ] Today's Diesel Prices

2006-08-16 Thread Luther Gulseth
That's cause they know the people will pay it. On Tue, 15 Aug 2006 22:50:02 -0500, W. Lasher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ever notice when a barrel of oil goes up the price at the pump goes up that same day, BUT, when the price goes down, it takes a month for the decrease to take effect at the pu

[MBZ] dancing phone

2006-08-16 Thread Luther Gulseth
turn the sound WAYYY up on this. Video shot with my phone yesterday. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: dancing_phone.3gp Type: video/3gpp Siz

Re: [MBZ] CRAP, somebody wants this REAL bad

2006-08-18 Thread Luther Gulseth
need a 126 parts car? I might toss that in on the SD/SDL deal. On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:44:06 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hahahaha. Yea, well, it happens every once in a while. Take 126 steering boxes for example. Usually list them at about 34 or so, sometimes they

Re: [MBZ] Used parts specials for 8/17/06

2006-08-18 Thread Luther Gulseth
2 On Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:18:27 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work

Re: [MBZ] CRAP, somebody wants this REAL bad

2006-08-18 Thread Luther Gulseth
617 126 SD parts car...for sale, cheap. Maybe $100 or less takes it home. "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > perhaps. What do you have? > > Luther Gulseth wrote: > > > need a 126 parts car? I might toss that in on the SD/SDL deal. >

Re: [MBZ] CRAP, somebody wants this REAL bad

2006-08-18 Thread Luther Gulseth
Hrmnah Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I'll give you $10 for it > > On 8/18/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > 617 126 SD parts car...for sale, cheap. Maybe $100 or less takes it home. > > > > --

Re: [MBZ] CRAP, somebody wants this REAL bad

2006-08-19 Thread Luther Gulseth
First off, I only have a visual on the car and know that the guy wants to be rid of it FAST and cheap. That's all folks On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:40:10 -0500, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Where you at, Luther? What is usable on the car? Mac on 8/18/06 1:16 PM, Luther

Re: [MBZ] Vegtable Oil Question

2006-08-19 Thread Luther Gulseth
Find out who the company is, call them up and ask about purchasing a couple hundred gallons of WVO. When they're ready to talk, find out what they do to the oil after they collect it from the food bin. If they say nothing or something similar, that's illegal to sell. I believe (haven't seen

Re: [MBZ] okie benz west?

2006-08-19 Thread Luther Gulseth
Uh, I do believe that would be Okie Benz to the third power! On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:44:55 -0500, redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/195810634.html -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a

Re: [MBZ] Vegtable Oil Question

2006-08-19 Thread Luther Gulseth
cept cleaned and filterd is illegal On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:15:54 -0500, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: That sounds like a good idea. They might deliver it, cleaned and filtered, in quantity; and that would still be cheaper than diesel. Gerry - Original Message - From: &

[MBZ] illegal immigrants and gas prices

2006-08-19 Thread Luther Gulseth
This is stolen fair and square... My mailbox is flooded with mail concerning gas prices and illegal immigrants. To boycott oil companies or not; to provide amnesty to illegal immigrants or not, etc. Since I have become jaded to the various solutions proposed by the Republicans, Democrats, Si

[MBZ] air compressor leaks

2006-08-20 Thread Luther Gulseth
are a pain to deal with. I've taken every air connection apart and rebuilt/resealed them, some more than once. Last night, I fired it up and still found two more leaks. Dealt with them, built the air pressure up to 80psi and let it sit over night. Just checked it and it's sitting at a solid

Re: [MBZ] air compressor leaks

2006-08-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
Ok, here's the question. How quickly should a 7CFM dual stage air compressor fill a 60gal tank to 120 psi? I think this compressor is in need of a rebuild. On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 15:09:47 -0500, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Attempting to read the 40-50 year old

Re: [MBZ] 1992 300d feeling slower

2006-08-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
We have a problem here. See the subject line for the car, a 1992 300D 2.5 turbo. On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:13:29 -0500, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: In a 2.5 turbo, any vacuum leak, especially under the hood, will lower power/boost. Not on a '87 190D 2.5

Re: [MBZ] air compressor leaks

2006-08-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
hrmso the 2 hours to build up 105 psi is just a tad long? Ugh Where would one source the reed valves from? How about rings and the like? On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:37:56 -0500, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Luther Gulseth wrote: Ok, here's the question. How quick

Re: [MBZ] air compressor leaks

2006-08-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
Where can one source reed valves and rings for old compressors? Should I take it to my local machine shop? On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:30:12 -0500, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hrmso the 2 hours to build up 105 psi is just a tad long? Seriously not right. A gallon is not even a cu

Re: [MBZ] air compressor leaks

2006-08-21 Thread Luther Gulseth
The exhaust of the larger cylinder is directly piped into the intake of the smaller cylinder. I'm told that this is a sure sign that it is a 2 stage. Also, it is rated for 175 psi, another sure sign. Single stage compressors are usually 125psi or so. I'll post a few pictures this evening i

Re: [MBZ] 201 status

2006-08-23 Thread Luther Gulseth
Or all the "free time" that Jim has. On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 12:30:33 -0500, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Jim typed: "I removed .should be the next steps. But first, breakfast!" I get tired reading Jim's posts. Ah...the things I could do if I had one tenth of Jim's get

Re: [MBZ] de-rusting

2006-08-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
Why is bottom posting so annoying? .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Because you have to scroll down through 80 lines of text to see what they typed! On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:34:13 -0500,

Re: [MBZ] top-posting

2006-08-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
What email programs are you talking about? Most webmail programs, Micro$#it Outlook and Exp, Opera, Eudora, Netscape, etc start you at the top. On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 12:12:18 -0500, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: How about the fact that most email programs automatically make you bott

Re: [MBZ] 300SDL ACC - not cold

2006-08-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
Traveling east anytime soon? We have 2 cans of Deoxit around here. Luther On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:54:56 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is this the stuff? (never heard of it before) http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.183/.f "Name change in 2006: From CaiLube MCL to DeoxIT Fader

Re: [MBZ] [bracket posting]

2006-08-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
HOW THE #%)#)(%Y% )[EMAIL PROTECTED])( do you trim a post like this? G On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 20:54:56 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Is this the stuff? (never heard of it before) http://store.caig.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.183/.f "Name change in 2006: From CaiLube MCL t

Re: [MBZ] [bracket posting]

2006-08-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
yes daddy? On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:11:35 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Kids! On 8/23/06, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Like this! On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > HOW THE #%)#)(%Y% )[EMAIL PROTECTED])( do you trim a post like thi

[MBZ] air compressor woes

2006-08-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
Ok, so I just "injected" some Marvel Mystery Oil into the intakes of both cylinders as an attempt to unstick the possibly stuck rings. While I was doing this, I placed my thumb over the intakes and completely blocked them off only to find that BOTH intakes suck and blow Gr, so the

Re: [MBZ] [bracket posting]

2006-08-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
whoa, I ain't THAT young. Gee On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:41:48 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Damn'd defective condom! [Ok, to let the rest of you in on the joke, Luther is the same age as my "baby" kid.] On 8/23/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL P

Re: [MBZ] air compressor woes

2006-08-24 Thread Luther Gulseth
? On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 22:36:34 -0500, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 21:41:51 -0500 "Luther Gulseth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Couldn't I just install 1/2"npt check valves from McMaster-Carr on all 4 ports to supliment the worn/

[MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-25 Thread Luther Gulseth
Remember this one? 1qt oil burned every 250-300 miles. Compression is all 320-380, injectors are clean and good spray. Runs like a scared cat (right Kaleb?). Very minimal drops of oil (2-5 during 9 hours at work) under car each day and no spray on the bottom or back of the car like my SD.

[MBZ] '87 190D 2.5 Turbo manual

2006-08-28 Thread Luther Gulseth
Was this car a U.S. model or grey market car? TIA. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
Burned more oil on the trip there and back, something like 1qt/200 or less milesmakes me think I'm on the right track, just have 2 leaky turbos now. On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:24:54 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: keep us posted. Luther Gulseth wrote:

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
The air filter housing was swapped in from the '82 300D a while back. The air cleaner2turbo elbow and turbo intake are oil free now. Blowby has minimal amounts of oil if placed into a collection container. Luther On Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:46:12 -0500, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Entirely OT

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
12 AA herehave 3 pairs of the 99x shoes. Love them to death...their death. On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:38:51 -0500, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Larry T wrote: "I'm also a big fan of New Balance - "IMHO a huge part of the population should be wearing Wides but because they're not

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
hell no. The problem is the turbo. Do you have a used one that's been in recent service? On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:07:48 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I will give him $500 for it. LT Don wrote: Doesn't seem that long ago that Luther was bragging about this cherry coupe

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-29 Thread Luther Gulseth
seals start to go bad after they haven't been used for a while. "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I have plenty of good used ones. Not sure what recent service has to do > with anything though. > > Luther Gulseth wrote: > > > hell no

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-30 Thread Luther Gulseth
So explain why the intake manifold was coated in FRESH oil when I removed the original turbo. How does the oil get from the sloppy valve guides through a fairly dry air filter housing to the dry turbo intake? Might I have just gotten back to back bad turbos? On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 17:33:19 -050

Re: [MBZ] '82 300 CD excessive oil usage-update

2006-08-30 Thread Luther Gulseth
he fins get damaged, and cause the shaft to then be imbalanced, which wears things out. Luther Gulseth wrote: seals start to go bad after they haven't been used for a while. "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: I have plenty of good used ones. Not sure what recent

Re: [MBZ] Yes, I am now the king of the SDL

2006-09-01 Thread Luther Gulseth
does this mean we can negotiate on the other one that'll sit for ever because you have no time to fix it? On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:54:03 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My latest arrival, one of the nicest SDL's I have seen in a LONG time. Features brand new seat covers, bran

Re: [MBZ] Yes, I am now the king of the SDL

2006-09-01 Thread Luther Gulseth
tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, tic, when Regina gets a hold of it. On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:54:03 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My latest arrival, one of the nicest SDL's I have seen in a LONG time. Features brand new seat covers, brand new vacuum pump, etc.

Re: [MBZ] Yes, I am now the king of the SDL

2006-09-01 Thread Luther Gulseth
the head case SDL On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:07:42 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Exactly which of the three dozen vehicles in Regina's back yard are you describing? On 8/31/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: does this mean we can negotiate on the other on

Re: [MBZ] Yes, I am now the king of the SDL

2006-09-01 Thread Luther Gulseth
DROOOLL, it has reclining rear seat. On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 18:54:03 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My latest arrival, one of the nicest SDL's I have seen in a LONG time. Features brand new seat covers, brand new vacuum pump, etc. Appar

Re: [MBZ] Can you

2006-09-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
wide open target, think barn door On Fri, 01 Sep 2006 18:30:51 -0500, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dude, if you "back in" that way you will get creamed. You are beyond Fresh Meat, you are a target. On 9/1/06, John W. Reames III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: add my lazy ass to the banne

Re: [MBZ] 300CD oil usage

2006-09-02 Thread Luther Gulseth
Blowby has gotten worse. Compression is horrible, only 1 cylinder has gotten better, the rest are lower. 1-320, 2-240, 3-325, 4-310, 5-315. Compression readings were 1-300, 2-300, 3-380, 4-345, 5-360. Also the vacuum system has oil in it yeeehaww. So, I added some marvel mystery

Re: [MBZ] "Interesting" odometer reading

2006-09-03 Thread Luther Gulseth
www.odometergears.com Buy the whole set and replace all 4 gears. I know it costs more, but when you install a new gear, it'll ruin the old gear next to it. It's easy to rebuild your Odometer. On Sat, 02 Sep 2006 20:06:36 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Guess I'll find out soon eno

Re: [MBZ] To Veggie or Not

2006-09-09 Thread Luther Gulseth
Frybrid is worthless. Won't heat the veg hot enough to be as thin as diesel. That temp is well over 250F. Buy a OM617 Mercedes and run a mix of diesel or biodiesel and wvo. As some have said, the 617 can run most anything up to bannana sluge :D Luther On Fri, 08 Sep 2006 17:49:29 -050

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