[diesel_mercedes] Re : Joseph P. Lucas

 


The Prince Of Darkness =8-) .

As Joseph once said : A Gentleman has no business Motoring about After Dark .

In truth , most Lucas stuff is just fine , it just suffers from _zero_ lack of quality control at the production point .

I routinely take apart 50 year old Lucas Electricals , including that weird combination head light and ignition switch , clean , polish & lubrcate them , re assemble and VIOLA ! they work fine .

-Nate
dntaskwy@... wrote:
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> may I remind you of the utter joy of Lucas electronics?
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[diesel_mercedes] Re : MB Bucket List Check Offs

 


! YAY ! .

I love happy endings .

-Nate
Chip wrote:
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> Drawn are lines through my first to items on the MB Bucket List. After replacing the driver side vacuum control lock and the rusted shut passenger side vacuum lock (via Hans) everything lock tight in my MB Coupe. And it all unlocks in the morning with the turn of a key.
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> An added benefit of this repair is that my car now shuts down immediately with the turn of the ignition key.
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> I am always appreciative of the many varied resources and helpers on this board, without your help I don't think I would have ever sorted out my vacuum lines, most of which were totally wrong.
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> Did I mention that my transmission no longer flairs?
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> Thanks,
>
> Chip
> Houston
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[diesel_mercedes] Re : What to use to cover Rear Parcel Tray

 


The ' Deck Lid ' is the trunk lit or ' boot ' .

Anyways , use carpeting from a Marine Supply Store .

Consider having that backlight tinted too ~ I no longer have the 3M info sheets but they make one that's not very dark but stops 90 + % of the UV .

-Nate
Steve wrote:
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> So my rear deck lid (area between rear window and reat seat) cover was toast when I bought my car so I through a peice of carpet there. Looked nice enough when I put it in, and when I pulled it out (this past Monday) three years later.
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> However, it is turning to blue dust. Really fine stuff that clings to what ever touches it, hands, sleave, coat, the car seats when removing it....
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> It seems like it did not like the intense heat and sunlight.
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> Has anyone replaced their deck lid cover and what did you use?
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> Looking for cheap, not crappy looking, and will take the heat and UV rays.
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> Many Thanks,
> Steve
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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Old pickup trucks

 


YAY ! .

Gotta love those old 'Binders .

Is it a V-8 or proper InLiner L6 ? .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
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> I have to admit, I'd about forgotten what "Heavy Duty" meant.
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> This past weekend, I rescued from an orchard, - where it'd been parked since '03 - a 1964 International C1200 3/4 ton pickup. When the 20-something tow truck driver showed up, he got out of his rig and climbed all over the old 'binder, knocking, slamming, peering... Presently he turned and said: "Jesus, what a tank!" And so I have my very first vehicle with a name..
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> I've gotten it running, but it needs a lot of work. An artifact from a time when heavy duty was a bit more than a decal on a caruck..
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> bk
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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Line In The Sand

 


Only people who have hair would ever say such a foolish thing ! =8-) .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
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> Trish

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re : I was supposed to be driving a Morgan by now.

 

may I remind you of the utter joy of Lucas electronics?
 
In a message dated 1/19/2012 10:44:20 P.M. Central Standard Time, vwnate1@yahoo.com writes:
Made in the damp Isle of Jolley Old Englande , _CHECK_ .

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : I was supposed to be driving a Morgan by now.

 


Well ;

Let's have a look :

Diminuative size , check .

Tiny little engine , check .

Fun to drive but a TOTAL DEATHRAP , check .

Leaks oil like a sieve no matter what you do and has below any charts poor initial build quality , check .

Made in the damp Isle of Jolley Old Englande , _CHECK_ .

So , what's not to like nor think it's not an LBC ? .

Interestingly , most LBC FHC's leak water in the rain , nearly as badly as the DHC's do . go figure .

" Why , when Brittany rules the waves , will her cars not go through a puddle ? " .

-Nate
(who loves his LBC Metropolitan Nash FHC & drives the snot out of it , even in the rain )

Chip Said :
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> Nate,
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> I am surprised that you class a Morgan as a little British car. I have never driven one but as I think about them compared to the Metropolitan, MG or Austin I think of them as a big step up. Wood frame no less, as best I remember.
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> Chip
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[diesel_mercedes] OT - fun movie for car fans

 

For those who haven't seen it, the movie "In Time" has some interesting old cars.  Even though it is set in the future, the rich people all drive 60s Lincolns (moderately customized).  The cops drive 67 Challengers (more customized, but still recognizable).  The hero goes to a car dealer who has a Citroen CM, an Avanti, etc.  He buys a Jaguar XKE convertible.  They all seem correct.  Only the XKE, one of the Challengers, and one of the Lincolns get wrecked.

I'm sure Hollywood considers this a B movie, but it is pretty good for a B movie.  Even though the star is Justin Timberlake and he has to carry the movie, he does an credible job and does not sing.

(Disappointment - no convertible Lincoln's.)

--
Toward freedom,

Bobby Yates Emory

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Old pickup trucks

 

My mind was running along those lines, I have a nearly worn-out '89 Dodge that contains a nicely broken in 12 valve B6, but I want to spend some time with the 304 V8 before I decide to replace it, it has a pretty good reputation as a "forever" engine.  The 304 is said to weigh 700 lbs, the B6 about 1000 lbs,, couple more leaves in the front stack would handle that without issue, but if the 'binder motor is in good shape, I'll likely keep it a while..

bk

--- On Thu, 1/19/12, Doug Traylor US NAVY Ret. <doug.traylor@cebridge.net> wrote:

From: Doug Traylor US NAVY Ret. <doug.traylor@cebridge.net>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Old pickup trucks
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 2:30 AM

 

GEE, this brings back some wonderful memories, an a comment from this old gear head too, The perfect combo, this old IH Heavy duty PU truck with a 6BT Cummins Diesel  installed, one would have a good truck for the rest of your life.  Especially if its rust free.   My two Cents, Doug Traylor
PS a good rust free TravelAll would do for me.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Old pickup trucks

 

Yep, that's the one.. New Process 202 transfer case, sourced from a military 6x6, the thing weighs 195 lbs, all gear drive..

--- On Thu, 1/19/12, ajrnemt <ajrn@hotmail.com> wrote:

From: ajrnemt <ajrn@hotmail.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Old pickup trucks
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 2:22 AM

 

My brother and I had a 65, 66, 67 IH, I think it was a tonner, it WAS 4x4 with a GEAR DRIVE transfer case.....

The sticker on the dash explained it all..

FOR NON-ROAD SURFACES ONLY..

Manual Hubs, and a Low range that was about walking speed in 1st gear..

We called her "Lucifer" because she'd been to Hell and back, and we were intent on getting her back there..

I sometimes wonder, after we sold her, what became of her.. We'd replaced the cab and bed, and driven her for some time before my brother left for the USAF in '82..

*sigh*

Wouldn't one of those be great with a 5 cylinder turbodiesel.. :)

IIRC it was a "divorced" transfer case, so it WOULDN'T be impossible.. :)

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Parting 77 240D

 

I have trouble with my injection pump is your working by chance? Please let me know, Barry 

Sent from my iPad

On Jan 19, 2012, at 1:08 AM, poscgrad <poscgrad@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

Hi Everyone,

I am parting out my 240D. I have the rheostat, hazard switch, original Becker AM-FM stereo (two speaker), sunroof motor, etc. I would rather sell items to enthusiasts and not on eBay, so if you need something not mentioned, let me know and I will see if I still have it. Just drop me an email if interested.

Thanks,

Johnathan

1992 300E 2.6 (286,200 miles)
1977 240D (227,000 miles)

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: driveway last winter

 

Max is a genius!!!

----- Original Message -----
From: "patricia_dougherty" <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9:29 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: driveway last winter

So I need to pick Max's brain huh?

Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
'81 300D Turbo

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Mark in Lakewood, CO"
<beeser750@...> wrote:
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> Long-time list readers know Max as one of the original off-gridders. Is he
> "lovin' it"? I'll let Max answer that for himself....
>
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO (with dreams of a straw-bale house, not necessarily
> off-grid....)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "kipsinc" <kipsinc@...>
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 4:36:20 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: driveway last winter
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>
>
>
>
>
> Max,
> I viewed your driveway drive again this morning... It struck me that
> something is missing. There are no utility poles or wires.
> Are you off grid and lovin' it?
>
> I am slowly working to break my grid electric habit.
> Cheers,
> Bill aka "kipsinc"
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com , "max_stemple" <jasperezra@>
> wrote:
> >
> > http://s1054.photobucket.com/albums/s499/jasperezra/?action=view&current=100_0547.mp4
> >
> >
> > Look MA no chains. Max
> >
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: driveway last winter

 

So I need to pick Max's brain huh?

Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
'81 300D Turbo

--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@...> wrote:
>
> Long-time list readers know Max as one of the original off-gridders. Is he "lovin' it"? I'll let Max answer that for himself....
>
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO (with dreams of a straw-bale house, not necessarily off-grid....)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "kipsinc" <kipsinc@...>
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 4:36:20 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: driveway last winter
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Max,
> I viewed your driveway drive again this morning... It struck me that something is missing. There are no utility poles or wires.
> Are you off grid and lovin' it?
>
> I am slowly working to break my grid electric habit.
> Cheers,
> Bill aka "kipsinc"
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com , "max_stemple" <jasperezra@> wrote:
> >
> > http://s1054.photobucket.com/albums/s499/jasperezra/?action=view&current=100_0547.mp4
> >
> >
> > Look MA no chains. Max
> >
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[diesel_mercedes] Old trucks

 

I just sold a '68 Kaiser Jeep Wagoneer that had 55,000 original miles on the motor.  It was supposed to be a replacement for my rusty Olds, but once we got it home I determined it was far more vehicle than I wanted to deal with on so many levels.  So I sold it and part of the money bought my MB! 
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Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
'81 300D turbo

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Parting 77 240D

 

Hey Bogy,

Nope, no manual.  It is actually an interestingly optioned car.  Automatic, stereo, cruise, no air conditioning, no passenger mirror, etc.  The car was purchased in the US and then delivery was taken in Germany.  Get me on the Autobahn with 62 bhp!!! 

Johnathan
From: Bogy Wan Kenobi <polespearbogy@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 1:51 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Parting 77 240D

 
Does it by any chance have a manual tranny?
Mostly curious. That's dangerous enough right now.
Bogy.

--- On Thu, 1/19/12, poscgrad <poscgrad@yahoo.com> wrote:


Hi Everyone,

I am parting out my 240D.  I have the rheostat, hazard switch, original Becker AM-FM stereo (two speaker), sunroof motor, etc.  I would rather sell items to enthusiasts and not on eBay, so if you need something not mentioned, let me know and I will see if I still have it.  Just drop me an email if interested.

Thanks,

Johnathan

1992 300E 2.6 (286,200 miles)
1977 240D (227,000 miles)




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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: driveway last winter

 

Nice!  My dream. 

On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 10:26 AM, max_stemple <jasperezra@gmail.com> wrote:
 


Nope no poles or nothing, I've been off grid for my whole adult life. My nearest neighbor is several miles away. Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "kipsinc" <kipsinc@...> wrote:
>
> Max,
> I viewed your driveway drive again this morning... It struck me that something is missing. There are no utility poles or wires.
> Are you off grid and lovin' it?
>
> I am slowly working to break my grid electric habit.
> Cheers,
> Bill aka "kipsinc"
>
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "max_stemple" <jasperezra@> wrote:
> >
> > http://s1054.photobucket.com/albums/s499/jasperezra/?action=view&current=100_0547.mp4
> >
> >
> > Look MA no chains. Max
> >
>




--
Trish Dougherty
PurrFect Harmony Farm
Ennis, TX
http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com

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