Re: [MBZ] Replacement engine cooling fan for OM606?

2011-07-31 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, it is possible, just did that on my OM606, will see how long it lasts. I used 3000 cst silicone oil, which may be too light, as the clutch never really locks up even though engine temps are 95° C or more. I also cleaned the cooling system with citric acid. Now during highway driving the te

Re: [MBZ] The e300 made it

2011-07-31 Thread Max Dillon
Is that the turbo version of the OM606? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. "Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: The e300 made the 1900 mile trip with no problems Sent from my iPhone _ http://www.okiebenz.com For new a

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD is this an OK car?

2011-07-31 Thread Max Dillon
That's a 14 head, if the digit you're not sure of is a 4. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. WILTON wrote: 'Tried to read # on my '87 300D head few minutes ago; 'looks like 603 016 1(maybe 4, can't be sure - not clear) etc.; so, is my head a 16 or a 14;

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD is this an OK car?

2011-07-31 Thread Max Dillon
4. Is it in the right place in the number to denote 14, 16, etc., - 2 digits by themselves. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD is this an OK car? > That

Re: [MBZ] Dambusters Anniversary flypast

2011-08-02 Thread Max Dillon
I saw a documentary about this operation on PBS, very fascinating stuff. >From Wikipedia: "A drum-shaped bomb spinning backwards at over 500 rpm, dropped at a sufficiently low altitude (60 ft (18 m), at an air speed of 240 mph (390 km/h)) at the correct speed, would skip for a significant distance

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread Max Dillon
I don't agree with that, I think the fuel will just dribble, that has been my experience. Peter Frederick wrote: > >If fuel is only dribbling out, you have a blockage or air in the lines. > > >It should spray out of the fitting and pour down the injectors, quite a >bit. just small drips means

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread Max Dillon
If you just now gave it the dose and changed the filters and lost a lot of fuel, I'd say the odds are good that your screen/tank are fine, or you wouldn't have lost the fuel. Pull start time? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W124 front seats for a change

2011-08-03 Thread Max Dillon
I'd love to get a copy! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Larry T wrote: Alex - please let me know what Rusty says - sometimes I miss emails. BTW, I have a issue of The Star which has step-by-step instructions for the 124 seat rebuild. Once I get my s

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-03 Thread Max Dillon
I think Loren just had that issue with one of his fleet, but it was a "won't shut off" issue vice a "won't start" issue. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 3:59 P

Re: [MBZ] Balky flasher switch or relay in W123 300TD

2011-08-04 Thread Max Dillon
I'd bet on the switch, it probably needs to be taken apart and cleaned. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. andrew strasfogel wrote: When it gets super hot, my turn signal stops flashing. Is this more likely to be caused by the flasher relay or the rocker

Re: [MBZ] Dc update

2011-08-06 Thread Max Dillon
So you're saying 9/11 was invented out of thin air? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Peter Frederick wrote: JFK was all hopped up on the "communist menace" -- the crisis du jour in the 1950's. Same as the Al Quaida menace today where some secret caba

Re: [MBZ] Dc update

2011-08-06 Thread Max Dillon
Bombing of USS COLE? First bombing of the WTC? Two Embassies in Africa attacked? I could go on but I think you get my point. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Max Dillon wrote: So you're saying 9/11 was invented out of thin air? Max -- Sent fr

Re: [MBZ] Dc update

2011-08-07 Thread Max Dillon
I'd never heard of the "War of Northern Aggression" as I grew up in Wisconsin. Initially I thought to myself that all these Southern folk should stop living in the past, but 10 years on I'm beginning to think there are a few good reasons to mark the difference between North and South. Each side

Re: [MBZ] Dc update

2011-08-07 Thread Max Dillon
Far from it, I can distinguish a VA accent from NC from SC from Charleston from LA from OK, and there's probably more out there that I haven't heard, not to mention Gullah which is really a dialect. Max Dimitri Seretakis wrote: >The NY, NJ and Boston accents that you are referring to are a lo

Re: [MBZ] Brake Question

2011-08-07 Thread Max Dillon
Master cylinder is leaking internally, time to replace it. Just did this job on my E300; I bought some fish tank air tubing at Wallyworld to help bleed. Drained and removed reservoir first, then disconnected all the lines at the MC. Replaced the MC and put everything back together, filled the

Re: [MBZ] Dc update

2011-08-07 Thread Max Dillon
Hah! Think about what you just said. Your statement says a lot about your own prejudices... Max (Yankee with his own set of prejudices, which is generally what every human does to try to order the world around him) -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Dimitri

Re: [MBZ] Dc update

2011-08-07 Thread Max Dillon
. There is not one human being on this planet without them. I am however not a biggot. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 7, 2011, at 5:37 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Hah! Think about what you just said. Your statement says a lot about your own prejudices... Max (Yankee with his own set of prejudices

Re: [MBZ] Dc update

2011-08-07 Thread Max Dillon
Oh I don't know, we stopped at a rest stop on the NJ turnpike last year and everyone seemed to be competing to see who could be most polite, which SWMBO and I thought a little odd. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Michael Canfield wrote: For the most

Re: [MBZ] 87 300TD is this an OK car?

2011-08-08 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, and it seems that there are heads with numbers from 16 on up to 22. Attached is a picture of the casting of the part number from the head I just took off my wagon. It is a number 14 head, the number is found above the number two injector hole. This car has 330,000 miles, has been using a v

Re: [MBZ] sls troubles

2011-08-08 Thread Max Dillon
I have read that the hose ends can easily be removed and the hose replaced, I'd recommend you visit your local hydraulic shop for the hose. I think the original hose has inserts to give it shape, don't throw those away with the old hose. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please

Re: [MBZ] 300 sdl timing chain,

2011-08-09 Thread Max Dillon
Too late, sounds like your engine is already ruined. I'll give you $750 for it. No? Ok, you need to replace some bad glow plugs, and pull the valve cover to check the amount of chain stretch. When it reaches 5 degrees, replace the chain. If the oil has been changed according to sched

Re: [MBZ] 300 sdl timing chain,

2011-08-09 Thread Max Dillon
Low power, decreased mileage, valves meet pistons, bad noises from under the hood. Or usually it runs fine and then doesn't. Really no excuse not to check your chain every time you adjust your valves. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. astrasfo...@gmail.

Re: [MBZ] 300 sdl timing chain,

2011-08-10 Thread Max Dillon
How do you use the locking tool for timing? I've done that, but would like to hear how others do it. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf wrote: Check your timing. Rusy sells a $30 tool that makes timing the 603 a 15-20min job. -Rolf On 08/10/2011

Re: [MBZ] Euro W123 beater in MI

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
Was this a secret message for? ;) Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. WILTON wrote: Chicks should hatch soon. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 2:22 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Euro W123 beater in MI

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
Ahhh, sorry, went right by me. More coffee may help! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. WILTON wrote: Whoever is interested in the Lansing 240D that's been "setting," as in "setting hen." ;<))) Wilton - Original Mess

[MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
g with the tensioner squarely, so I suspect it has started failing and I really should replace it as long as I'm this far into the process. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa

[MBZ] E300 fuel consumption and fuel filters

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
ifferences in the fuel. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High & dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
de which I've already loosened has a small hole indicating it is >getting brittle, and the guide that the chain tensioner pushes on seems to be >cocked and not contacting with the tensioner squarely, so I suspect it has >started failing and I really should replace it as long as I'm

Re: [MBZ] E300 fuel consumption and fuel filters

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
Damn, that's it! Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rich Thomas wrote: If Congress was in session you had a strong tailwind of hot air pushing you back home. --R On 8/12/11 3:22 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Dieselvolk, > > A few weeks ago I

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-12 Thread Max Dillon
gt;>getting brittle, and the guide that the chain tensioner pushes on seems to be >>cocked and not contacting with the tensioner squarely, so I suspect it has >>started failing and I really should replace it as long as I'm this >>far into the >>process. >> >

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
he really didn't enjoy it very much at all. >>> >>>The upper guide which I've already loosened has a small hole >>>indicating it is >>>getting brittle, and the guide that the chain tensioner pushes on >>>seems to be >>>cocked and not

Re: [MBZ] E300 fuel consumption and fuel filters

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
of the '85) that the auto costs you around 1mpg... ;) -Curt Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:22:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Max Dillon To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] E300 fuel consumption and fuel filters Message-ID: <1313176935.36284.yahoomai...@web180012.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Conten

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
Well, I do have a really nice hoist that a friend loaned me. My work for the day is set. I'm going to take a really hard look to make sure this banana rail needs replacing or not. Max Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: >That is 01-210. You lift up the front of the engine to get out the

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
I'm pretty sure that step won't apply, the idea there is too loosen the oil pan so there is room to get the case out. I have the head off, plenty of room for the case to come up and off. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com>

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
e tensioner squarely, so I suspect it has >started failing and I really should replace it as long as I'm this >far into the >process. > > > Very respectfully, >/s/ >Max Dillon >'87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) >'9

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
They do, but they are not blocked, easy to access. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: Max Dillon wrote: > I'm pretty sure that step won't apply, the idea there is too loosen the oil > pan so there is room to get th

Re: [MBZ] Removing snapped manifold bolts from 603.

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
Rolf, you asked about oil jets for piston cooling in the NA Om606. The "Introduction to service" book says it does. I finally had time to look at the book today. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rolf wrote: I was more successful! I used the Irwin ext

Re: [MBZ] OT: LED bulb tear-down

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
What is a heat pump water heater? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. LWB250 wrote: I have been doing a fair amount of research on these lamps for a couple of weeks in anticipation of relamping all the fixtures in the house we are hoping to close on in

Re: [MBZ] OT: LED bulb tear-down

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
Does it cool the interior of your house, or only pump heat from exterior into the water heater? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: Max Dillon wrote: > What is a heat pump water heater? Reverse air conditioning, except instead

Re: [MBZ] OT: LED bulb tear-down

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
Haley" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: LED bulb tear-down > Max Dillon wrote: >> What is a heat pump water heater? > > Reverse air conditioning, except instead of he

Re: [MBZ] OT: LED bulb tear-down now mini-splits

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
What is the longest run possible between inside unit and outside? I suppose if you increase the copper line diameter you could go at least 75 feet. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Rich Thomas wrote: There are a bunch of manufacturers, I think I am go

Re: [MBZ] OT: LED bulb tear-down

2011-08-13 Thread Max Dillon
had this in a garage it would be quite nice. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 13, 2011, at 2:39 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > What is a heat pump water heater? > > Max > -- > Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > > LWB250 wrote: > > I ha

Re: [MBZ] OT: LED bulb tear-down

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
bout buying this water heater from Lowe's is that they routinely sell it for almost $300 off list ($1600-$300=$1300) and they offer a 12 year warranty for $80. Between the reduced electrical consumption and the tax credits, I can't see this being a bad deal... Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
eak, so now I need to add a new condenser to the parts list... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 338k miles (Head off but timing case cover is next...) '95 E300 292k miles (Daily Driver) '73 Balboa 20 -Original Message- From: mercedes-bo

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
Here's a link to the tool: http://www.zdmak.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&PROD=MK-1805NW&CTMP=1&LowC t=0 -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 4:10 PM To: &#x

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
Differential is possible, as is carrier bearing for the driveshaft. The variation with load points to the differential, definitely worth taking this for a second or third opinion from trusted local mechanics. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-bo

Re: [MBZ] OM617 crankshaft bolt

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
Great idea, I'm in the same boat as the OP, but the fenders and other body parts on either side of the crank damper make that rather hard to do. I guess one could balance on one foot, might be room for a leg to slip between radiator support and engine. Very respectfully, /s/ Max D

Re: [MBZ] OT: LED bulb tear-down

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
2011, at 8:42 AM, Max Dillon wrote: > This part of the country is Florida? Sorry, don't remember, but I do remember that you just moved. > > Max > -- > Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. > > LWB250 wrote: > > In this part of

Re: [MBZ] to 80 or to 81 the glow system

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
What is the end goal, a running '80 or an '81? Regardless, my thoughts are to ditch the odd one-year relay if reasonably easy. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 4:07 PM

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
I was really thinking hard about a home-made solution. My first thought was to sacrifice the pulley wheel by welding on a bar. Pulley wheel is held by six bolts to the damper, so I'm sure that would work, I'd just have to buy a new pulley wheel, and visit my friend with the welder to get the bar a

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
Which book, what engine? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 4:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case Book shows a "special tool" that for

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
Nevermind my last email... -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 4:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case Oops didn't notice this was about

Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
rcedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] >On Behalf Of Max Dillon >Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2011 4:10 PM >To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' >Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case > >Finally read the FSM procedure 03-500, there are three different locking

Re: [MBZ] to 80 or to 81 the glow system

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
Ok, I'll take a look at my paper 123 manuals to see if I can ferret out the wires for the 4-wire connector for the 81. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: End goal is running 81 engine in the 80 body. Glow system ca

Re: [MBZ] to 80 or to 81 the glow system

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
I am looking in the chassis and body manual, volume 2, and it has the wiring diagrams for 240s for 79 & 80, but not 81. For an 81 300D (which should be very similar to an 81 240D pre-glow-wise) pin 1 = rt/sw (red/black?), 2 = vi, 3 = bl/ws (blue/white?), 4 = br. This is for the small 4-pin conne

Re: [MBZ] to 80 or to 81 the glow system

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
Ahhh, OK. 1 is bl/ws, goes to the light in the instrument cluster. 2 is rt/sw, goes to pin 6 and goes to fuse 12. Pin 3 is gn, goes to the coolant gauge in the IC, also connected to pin 6 of the big connector which goes to one of your temperature sensors. Pin 4 is brown, ground. Pin 5 is violet,

Re: [MBZ] to 80 or to 81 the glow system

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
It looks like if you keep the 80 wiring, you simply connect the two green wires together to make the coolant gauge work, and that signal is not used at all in the 81 relay. The other "extra" signal is simply power applied to pins 2 & 6 (red/black); you will only need power at pin 1 on the 81 rel

Re: [MBZ] lubromoly oil

2011-08-14 Thread Max Dillon
It still is, I've got that in my '95 OM606, waiting for Larry to send me the lab results from first sample. I've also used it in my '87, but I prefer a heavier oil on that car. Max Allan Streib wrote: > >At one time M1 0W-40 was on the approved list for diesels, though when >I >tried it I th

Re: [MBZ] I love the looks of the W108

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
I'll second that, next house will have garage space for one if those... Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Ed Booher wrote: Even with a W110 in the garage and a W123 in the drive, I still find myself lusting after the W108. *sigh* There is just something

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
How did you hit the curb, tire tread or tire sidewall? Any damage done to the rim? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. andrew strasfogel wrote: The swap was done back in May. Just remembered something else that might be worth mentioning - I hit the curb

Re: [MBZ] lubromoly oil (was: OM617 crankshaft bolt)

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
the oil design specifications have changed to keep pace with current regulatory/technical changes to modern engines. I'll see what the lab results show, perhaps next change in my cars I'll try a conventional oil like the Delvac or Rotella T and compare results. Very respectfully, /s/

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
erter is working or not. If you only get to say 1200 RPM, your torque converter has problems. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High & dry until the head i

Re: [MBZ] lubromoly oil (was: OM617 crankshaft bolt)

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
operator's manuals or the maintenance procedures." The situation really is sad. The API specifications have changed, so your owner's manual is not useful, and MB's oil sheets don't help much either. Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off wi

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
Your reply is missing something. You said you hit a curb with the right rear wheel. Q1: How did that happen? Q2: What part of the tire/wheel made contact with the curb? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driv

Re: [MBZ] lubromoly oil (was: OM617 crankshaft bolt)

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
e lab results show, perhaps next change in my cars I'll try a >conventional oil like the Delvac or Rotella T and compare results. > > Very respectfully, >/s/ >Max Dillon >'87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) >'95 E300 292k

Re: [MBZ] lubromoly oil (was: OM617 crankshaft bolt)

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
Did you send in some samples for lab analysis? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Curt Raymond wrote: I used Car Quest brand 15w40 in my '83 240D low cost driving experiment. At $8/gal it was the absolute cheapest oil I could find at the time. I couldn'

[MBZ] Calling Snook's Father - was lubromoly oil (was: OM617 crankshaft bolt)

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
Didn't Donald say that his newly retired father (or father-in-law) was really keen on web research? Of course as a new Grandfather he's got more important things to do, like spoil his new grandson... Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Max Dil

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-15 Thread Max Dillon
Glad to hear the mystery is solved! Curious that you didn't notice any power loss. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. andrew strasfogel wrote: Misdirection play! My mechanic (actually, his son) heard the screeching noise as i pulled into the yard and p

Re: [MBZ] Unexplained whining noise in my W123 300TD

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
y, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High & dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: MG To: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tue, August 16, 2011 6:51

Re: [MBZ] 300SD wanted in POS brown

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
I like Warren Buffet's idea, would make a good constitutional amendment; if annual deficit exceeds 3% of GDP, all Senators & and Congressman are exempt from running at the next election. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. G Mann wrote: The time has com

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
Both of my 124s start in first; ' 87 300td and ' 95 E300. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 2:51 PM, kevin kraly wrote: > Didn't know that an '85 300sD started in 2nd? My '83 started in 1st. Is > this a

Re: [MBZ] A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
g 16, 2011 at 3:33 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Both of my 124s start in first; ' 87 300td and ' 95 E300. > Sure about the '87? Mine definitely starts in 2nd. There is a HUGE difference in acceleration from a stop if I force it into 1st by flooring it or doing the 2-3-2 trick. Works

Re: [MBZ] 220D riding a bit low in the back?

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
Yep, because some misguided soul replaced the SLS struts with shocks, if you believe the seller. I've never heard of a 114 or 115 with SLS. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Mitch Haley wrote: http://saginaw.craigslist.org/cto/2549897404.html

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
I think you're suffering from FOMO: Feeling Of Missing Out. Fay should get you an Android or Iphone before you become unbearable. ;) Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Hendrik & Fay wrote: Life is full of little annoyances (and some big ones), one being

Re: [MBZ] OM617 300SD, nearly read for first start-up

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
I say warm it up then change oil and filter, leave fuel filters alone for now. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Allan Streib wrote: So, balancer disc is installed, and vibration damper and pullys back in place. In the process of installing new belts I

Re: [MBZ] A OT request

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
Wow, THAT is funny! Laughed so hard I woke up SWMBO... Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > No, this. Sent from my iPhone > > ... > It is probably supposed to be a status symbol

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
How did you get to this point? I forget the back story. Are you flooring the accelerator while cranking? You've got fuel, now there's air and heat. I agree with checking for clear air intake, don't forget exhaust is the second half of the breathing. I think a pull start may be in order. Max

[MBZ] OT Politics

2011-08-16 Thread Max Dillon
If you are a Buffet fan, then you must surely endores his idea of the super rich paying more taxes. On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 1:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > I like Warren Buffet's idea, would make a good constitutional amendment; if > annual deficit exceeds 3% of GDP, all Senators & and

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-17 Thread Max Dillon
15 seconds of cranking is too short by about 45 seconds. That could be your whole problem right there. When I do any fuel work on my 124s, sometimes I need three or more attempts that are each about 1 minute long, with 2 or 3 minutes of rest in between. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-17 Thread Max Dillon
I think it means time for a new battery. Can you take the battery to your FLAPS for a load test? Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Should stink of fuel too while you're try

Re: [MBZ] Do '87 300Ds start in first or second? [was: A triplet of cheap 300SDs in Portland!]

2011-08-17 Thread Max Dillon
I simply count the shifts (3) as I accelerate, leave the transmission in D. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote: > Yes, I'm quite sure. After two fills of M1 ATF, it shi

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-17 Thread Max Dillon
7 per second * 60 seconds = 420 per minute. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Do you have a digital sound recorder, or a laptop with a microphone in it? > Record it, play it

Re: [MBZ] 603 filter change, cranking forever

2011-08-18 Thread Max Dillon
Part of the problem is electrical, either a loose or corroded wire from battery to starter or ground. The other part is a dormant obstinate engine. Pull start, then fix the wiring at your leisure. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Alex Chamberlain wrot

Re: [MBZ] OM616 oil pump

2011-08-18 Thread Max Dillon
Why don't you change the oil and the filter and eliminate the possibility? If this car has the oil filter stem with o-rings, change those as well. Oil pressure is measured via an oil feed line from oil filter housing area to the gauge. Max -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please ex

Re: [MBZ] stupid

2015-03-28 Thread Max Dillon
l me when I dorked up my state tax return, tell me how to fix it, and follow up with with email to let me know it was fixed. I suspect that many elected officials run as republicans so they can get elected, but really are democrats, they just stay in the closet. -- Max Dill

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Max Dillon
You may also have a bad u-joint -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailma

Re: [MBZ] another oddball: Door Check

2015-03-29 Thread Max Dillon
I'd love to see a DIY guide with pictures for disassembling, lubricating and reassembly. One or two of the door checks on my '87 wagon are starting to complain. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 29, 2015 1:07:19 AM EDT, Curly McLain <126die...@gm

[MBZ] 124 lower control arm bushings, front axle

2015-03-29 Thread Max Dillon
g from the rear suspension overhaul to see if the pads were replaced then. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 124 lower control arm bushings, front axle

2015-03-29 Thread Max Dillon
I'm pretty sure both manuals say that ride height cannot be adjusted by the SLS control valve. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 29, 2015 10:47:50 AM EDT, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > >There is an adjustment at the valve for ride

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320 -- A Langley Tale

2015-03-30 Thread Max Dillon
Adult diapers could have prevented this whole thing! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.ok

[MBZ] 124 front seat frustration

2015-03-30 Thread Max Dillon
Diesel Volk, Trying to remove front passenger seat. Three of four mounting bolts removed. #4 turns / spins, but acts like the nut on the other side of the floor has come loose. Anyone have any ideas? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 __

Re: [MBZ] 124 front seat frustration

2015-03-30 Thread Max Dillon
Limited access, might be able to grind it off with dremel tool. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 30, 2015 5:22:33 PM EDT, Randy Bennell wrote: >On 30/03/2015 4:11 PM, Max Dillon wrote: >> Diesel Volk, >> >> Trying to remove front passenge

Re: [MBZ] 124 front seat frustration

2015-03-30 Thread Max Dillon
Trying the wedge now, no joy. Heat is not an option, carpet would melt. I hate rust. Time to grind! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 30, 2015 5:37:29 PM EDT, Randy Bennell wrote: >On 30/03/2015 4:34 PM, Max Dillon wrote: >> Limited access, might be a

Re: [MBZ] 124 front seat frustration

2015-03-30 Thread Max Dillon
'Tis ground off now. Have to get new bolt and captive nut. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

Re: [MBZ] 124 front seat frustration

2015-03-30 Thread Max Dillon
nuts at all four corners are in these bridges, so no access from below the car unless you drill a hole. Grinding it off really was the best solution, thanks Randy! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 30, 2015 6:07:32 PM EDT, Curly McLain <126die...@gma

Re: [MBZ] 124 front seat frustration

2015-03-30 Thread Max Dillon
just inboard of the hole for the bolt. Now I need new hardware. The carpet is out and hung to dry, water is getting into the car when it rains. I've got to find and plug that leak before the carpet goes back in. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 30, 2015 8:

Re: [MBZ] ON THREAD: Shifter Bushings

2015-03-30 Thread Max Dillon
Priceless! Ok, how about $65? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailma

[MBZ] Missing emails

2015-04-02 Thread Max Dillon
I'm getting list emails quoting emails that I have not received. Nothing in my spam folder on my phone. What's my next step? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

[MBZ] Missing email example

2015-04-02 Thread Max Dillon
Example: received Dan's reply, but not Dimitri's original. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 2, 2015 7:52:00 AM EDT, Dan Penoff wrote: >I'm confused. > >Rack and pinion is a totally different system than a recirculating ball >steering

Re: [MBZ] Missing email example

2015-04-02 Thread Max Dillon
Don't know, but wasn't that "fix" implemented several months ago because of email rejections/spam? Maybe we need to go back to that? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On April 2, 2015 8:47:19 AM EDT, Dan Penoff wrote: >Strange. > >You are

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