Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: w123 Air Cannister

 

Larry,

The usual repair is to stuff two pool noodles in the seat.

Bobby

On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 6:53 PM, LarryC <larry.collins@eku.edu> wrote:
 

Brian,
Let me know how the seat repair goes. I just bought this 92 3ooD and the interior is beautiful but the drivers seat is like sitting in a garbage can with no bottom. There is no support in the seat bottom.


--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "brian's twin 83 300d's" <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> I thought of Abraham Lincoln and his Gettysburg Address quote this morning as I lifted my wife air canister into the air ("The world
> will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here"). First, my wife did not know that 2 of her 3 grommets were loose because the nuts had dropped off, thereby allowing her can to shake, rattle, and roll. Second, she does not know that I put new grommets, nuts, and washers on and cleaned 270,000 miles of grease and grime off the engine. Third, how exciting it was to discover a plastic cap like off a Tide bottle inside the canister among the usual bees, bugs, and leafy materials.
>
> And, I took the first day of 2011 to also top off the power steering fluid - remember, I changed filters earlier and a dry filter soaks up an ounce or two of fluid.
>
> Looking forward to more maintenance items in 2011 plus a few heavy duty mechanic type stuff - and a few good trips along the way. Next up - taking the drivers seat out of Martha and fixing what needs fixing, then valve adjustments in both cars, vacuum run downs on both cars, air conditioning rehabs on both as summer approaches, and radio/antenna cures on both.. Oh yah, the state is looking at an increase on car registrations to help pay our way out of debt. Lets see, 1.8% of vehicle value =s 1.8% x $2000 =s $30-$40 - yep, I can handle that.
>
> brian from la verne.
>




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Toward freedom,

Bobby Yates Emory

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Monrovia PAP

 

On 1/14/2011 4:19 PM, Nate wrote:

 


Typically via the electircal contacs , they begin to seep air and so then moisture condenses over time .

I've seen more than a few # 6014 seal beams 1/2 full of water , maybe more , they still worked but not really bright .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
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> So Nate - I changed that seal beam out that had moisture inside - query though,
> how does moisture get inside a seal beam headlight, i.e., "seal beam" is
> supposed to be sealed I did think.
>
> brian from la verne, ca
>
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Yeah, the gold fish keep blocking the light.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Monrovia PAP

 


Typically via the electircal contacs , they begin to seep air and so then moisture condenses over time .

I've seen more than a few # 6014 seal beams 1/2 full of water , maybe more , they still worked but not really bright .

-Nate
Brian wrote:
>
> So Nate - I changed that seal beam out that had moisture inside - query though,
> how does moisture get inside a seal beam headlight, i.e., "seal beam" is
> supposed to be sealed I did think.
>
> brian from la verne, ca
>
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Why Not ? (co$t$)

 


YEAH ! We're _SMARTER_ ! .

Of course, the smartest ones here , all drive W-123 Chassis cars.....

-Nate
(flame suit on , I can handle it)
Brian wrote:
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>
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> brian from la verne, ca
> Snip, snip
>
> But a lot has to do with the Popular Mechanic philosophy of life. If you tinkered
> when you were a kid, and you were comfortable with fixing your bicycle, then
> wrenches were a part of your life. So it is more than "cheap" - it could be part
> of superior intelligence, and a desire to build better mousetraps.
>
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 


Yabuut ;

Faster than any slushbox equipped one....

-Nate
Tom wrote:
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> In a message dated 1/13/2011 3:56:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> bgiovan@... writes:
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> It's a stick! Wonder what a NA stick limo would be like.
>
>
> "Stately" in the Queen's English - Slow in Amurikan.
>
> Tom
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Why Not ? (co$t$)

 


! GUILTY AS CHARGED ! =8-) .

SWMBO has a nifty 1997 Toyletta Corroded 4 Dr. Sedan , it's *perfect* and has only used one rebuilt stater , three batteries and a few sets of tiny tires (cute lil things) , not even a brake job yet and it *always* starts instantly and the AC is like Alaska in January .

Nevertheless , I'd happily bang every inch of it with a sledge hammer then pour gasoline all over it and toss in a lit match then dance 'rond the burning pyre , cackling with glee ~ I hate it that much .

-Nate
Alan wrote:
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> On 1/13/2011 6:20 PM, Nate wrote:
> >
> >
> > Agreed but that's how it will always be with some people , don't push
> > them as they won't budge and no point in off-pi$$ing the good folks
> > here....
> >
> > -Nate
> > Max Grumped :
> >
> >
> >
> >
> On a slightly related subject I have noticed that the members of this
> group tend to the "frugal", a quaint Anglo-Saxon euphemism for cheap,
> which leads them to spend inordinate amounts of money in the
> perpetuation of an outdated, albeit bulletproof vehicle. As is common
> with addictive personalities, they have fixated on the logical design,
> basic good looks and solid construction which leads them to overlook the
> fact that a modern vehicle can be obtained which will at least match the
> fuel economy and provide, for a few years , a relatively untroubled
> experience. As for me, Guilty as charged.
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Fwd: Interesting alternator problem

 

On 1/11/2011 10:35 PM, Stan George wrote:

 

Had the same problem with my 73 Dodge PU. Everything tested ok but on
the truck there was no charging. All circuits checked out for
"continuity" buttttttttttttttttttttttttttt what I didn't know was the
wire to energize the field coil was hanging by one strand of wire. It
would have continuity but could not pass enough amps to energize the
field coil. Possible????
--
Stan George Portland <<

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.  I was guilty of Geezer Think "I've seen this before and I did this and it worked", only this time it didn't .  I had noticed some funky wires at the terminal block on top of the right front wheel inner panel caused by a rust through right under the block.  One of the wires was terminal at the terminal due to corrosion.  I made up a 5" square steel panel to cover the hole, sealed it with panel sealer,  installed a better terminal block  and spliced in a new wire section.  I also used shrink tubing on all of the wires as additional protection.  Problem solved!  Incidentally, the 300D  factory manual didn't cover alternator testing or any details other than the wiring diagram while the 300SD  CD showed block diagrams of several of the circuits including the generator circuit as well as test directions. 

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[diesel_mercedes] MB Philosophical Musings

 

Thinking about why we like our 25+ year old diesels, I keep forgetting about one of the major reasons, to wit, most of us grew up with 1940-1970 cars which had lots of open space under the hoods. It was easy to take things apart and put things back in. Wrenching was easy, and shade tree mechanic was meaningful. Although we bought later cars with electronics and hood space nil, we mentally never forgot the pleasure of digging into the vintage cars where spark plugs were out in the open and you did not have to go underneath to try and find them.

Well, the 1970-1985 Mercedes give you that same feel (except for those ridiculously hidden glow plugs and a few other things). I just like the idea of being able to see what I am working on and being able to lay a wrench or socket or screwdriver on what I am doing (for the most part).

I am philosophical this week because I have been on the freeways at 100 miles per day. No time for wrenching, just enjoying the car - except when the rock truck in front of me dropped a big one on my new window).

brian from la verne

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Monrovia PAP

 

So Nate - I changed that seal beam out that had moisture inside - query though, how does moisture get inside a seal beam headlight, i.e., "seal beam" is supposed to be sealed I did think.
 
brian from la verne, ca


From: brian's twin 83 300d's <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, January 8, 2011 12:10:19 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Monrovia PAP

 

Today I went back to the Monrovia PAP. Here is what I brought home:
2 seal beam headlights at $4.00 each; 2 clear fog lamps at $9.00 each (the counter guy said $37.50 each, I said no way; he said but they are German, look it says Bosch; I said where is the yard boss; he said I will call him; I reminded said yard boss that I am a good guy; yard boss said "call them lenses" for $9.00 each). I am just changing out the old yellow fog lamps I never use and putting the clears in for better night time vision.

Here is what I left behind:
1. 2 300D tail light assemblies (I give them a grade of "B" only because there is age cracking on the white bottoms. I may go back and pick them up for my car, but I don't need them at the moment.
2. There are 5 or 6 240D Hub Caps which need clean up and repaint (2 yellows look good as is).
3. There are 4 or 5 Bundts with tires that look pretty good. If I needed a spare tire, or wanted to powder coat some more wheels I would grab these. They are on the car today, maybe not tomorrow.
4. In the fenced area (cars not released into the yard as title is not cleared yet), there is a plethora of treasures - 123's, 126's, 114's 116,s, and many more. These would make you drool and think of ways to be there when the forklift brings them out. Monrovia is looking better in my book, worth making monthly or quarterly checks.

Saw a really nice looking TD with all the right parts. Unfortunately, it was in the parking lot and the owner was inside the yard.

Monday, I will head for Ontario PAP (a sister to Monrovia) which usually has a good selection of MB's, and then to Pomona which is not quite as good as the other two.

brian from la verne


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 

Oh, go ahead and grumble. Makes your posts more interesting to read.
 
brian from la verne, ca


From: max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, January 14, 2011 10:07:12 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 



--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 1/13/2011 3:56:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> bgiovan@... writes:
>
> It's a stick! Wonder what a NA stick limo would be like.
>
>
> "Probably like a 240. Which by the way I paid $4K for mine several years ago. I paid $1700 for my 240 auto. Have not put much money into either car except the usual stuff tires, oil and filters. Max P.S. I was not "grumbling"


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[diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 



--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> In a message dated 1/13/2011 3:56:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> bgiovan@... writes:
>
> It's a stick! Wonder what a NA stick limo would be like.
>
>
> "Probably like a 240. Which by the way I paid $4K for mine several years ago. I paid $1700 for my 240 auto. Have not put much money into either car except the usual stuff tires, oil and filters. Max P.S. I was not "grumbling"

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 

Ya know that turbos and auto trannys were made for each other, the turbo doesn't dump manifold pressure when it shifts, the stick does.  Remember 5 or so years ago when all the Kool Kar Kids were driving stick turbos, and they made that big 'coke bottle' sound when they shifted? 'Twas the sound of their blower dumping manifold pressure...

bk

--- On Fri, 1/14/11, Ben Giovanelli, CPA <bgiovan@cavtel.net> wrote:

From: Ben Giovanelli, CPA <bgiovan@cavtel.net>
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, January 14, 2011, 7:31 AM

 

Love the cloth. Yeah I did mean non-turbo but noticed the turbo tube
last night Mark. My bad. A turbo stick! Now that'd be fun.

Ben near Detroit.
(snip)

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 

Love the cloth. Yeah I did mean non-turbo but noticed the turbo tube
last night Mark. My bad. A turbo stick! Now that'd be fun.

Ben near Detroit.

On 1/14/2011 10:12 AM, BStromsoe wrote:
> And the fold down seat really looks cheesy too.
> brian from la verne, ca
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Mark in Lakewood CO <beeser750@q.com>
> *To:* diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> *Sent:* Thu, January 13, 2011 8:20:13 PM
> *Subject:* RE: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo
>
> Ah, but a closer look would reveal it's NOT NA (if, in this case, "NA"
> means Normally Aspirated). The photo of the engine shows the
> tell-tale u-shaped tube below the air filter housing, indicating the
> presence of a turbo. Also, the EGR can be seen, and it has the later
> cruise control, further evidence that this engine is at least a few
> years newer than the rest of the car.
>
> Add to that, MB never made a LWB 300D. (I'm pretty sure of that,
> anyway....) In Europe, limos were considered working vehicles whose
> purpose was to make a profit. The lower initial cost and on-going
> maintenance were valued more than the driver's comfort or
> convenience. So, it was probably originally a 240D LWB, now with an
> OM617A dropped in. Which, would make for a very interesting drive,
> provided it was done correctly....
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> From: audiolaw@aol.com
> Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:05:29 -0500
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo
>
> In a message dated 1/13/2011 3:56:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> bgiovan@cavtel.net writes:
>
> It's a stick! Wonder what a NA stick limo would be like.
>
> "Stately" in the Queen's English - Slow in Amurikan.
> Tom
>
>
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 

And the fold down seat really looks cheesy too.
 
brian from la verne, ca


From: Mark in Lakewood CO <beeser750@q.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, January 13, 2011 8:20:13 PM
Subject: RE: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 

Ah, but a closer look would reveal it's NOT NA (if, in this case, "NA" means Normally Aspirated).  The photo of the engine shows the tell-tale u-shaped tube below the air filter housing, indicating the presence of a turbo.  Also, the EGR can be seen, and it has the later cruise control, further evidence that this engine is at least a few years newer than the rest of the car.

Add to that, MB never made a LWB 300D.  (I'm pretty sure of that, anyway....)  In Europe, limos were considered working vehicles whose purpose was to make a profit.  The lower initial cost and on-going maintenance were valued more than the driver's comfort or convenience.  So, it was probably originally a 240D LWB, now with an OM617A dropped in.  Which, would make for a very interesting drive, provided it was done correctly....

Mark in Lakewood, CO

To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
From: audiolaw@aol.com
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:05:29 -0500
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: 300DL W-123 Limo

 
In a message dated 1/13/2011 3:56:55 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, bgiovan@cavtel.net writes:
It's a stick! Wonder what a NA stick limo would be like.
 
    "Stately" in the Queen's English - Slow in Amurikan. 
 
Tom 
 
 

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