Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

 

yeah.......
on a Military vehicle list I'm on, they sort of have a map and contact info
of willing members.
It works for socializing, and also, if you're broke down, there may be a
member near by.
On that list, you can say if you'd help, how you'd help, facilities/tools
you're willing to share, even if you have room for over night and stuff.

It was a little sticky, in that they asked for phone numbers. Some were very
hesitant to have their phone and or exact address online.
so, it could be general, with an email, and, if contacted, they'd call back
if you gave them your number in the email.

seemed at times to work well.

Henry

----- Original Message -----
From: "BStromsoe" <bstromsoe@yahoo.com>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 8:24 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

And toot if you are down this way too. I stopped by Rich Olaveson's today in
Mission Viejo to pick up some of his MB fluids (his MB was totaled out)
although
he may still be lurking. I have concluded that we have a lot of pretty nice
people in the group. It was sad to see a diesel head without a diesel
though.

brian from la verne, ca

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From: ygmir111 <ygmir111@att.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 7:59:14 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

yay for Max!!!!
yeah, we'll have to visit anytime you're near, or, I'm up that way.

seeya
Henry

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From: "max_stemple" <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 5:38 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

Our pictures came out excellent. I will send you one when I get this tiny
picture thing figured out. Had a great visit at your bachelor museum and
shop /home. Love your solar panels. Good drive home. Not much snow here.
And I know it's spring/becuse I got out on the 3 cyl diesel tractor and
graded on the road today. Happy to be home for now. Max

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

 

And toot if you are down this way too. I stopped by Rich Olaveson's today in Mission Viejo to pick up some of his MB fluids (his MB was totaled out) although he may still be lurking. I have concluded that we have a lot of pretty nice people in the group. It was sad to see a diesel head without a diesel though.
 
brian from la verne, ca


From: ygmir111 <ygmir111@att.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 7:59:14 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

 

yay for Max!!!!
yeah, we'll have to visit anytime you're near, or, I'm up that way.

seeya
Henry

----- Original Message -----
From: "max_stemple" <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 5:38 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

Our pictures came out excellent. I will send you one when I get this tiny
picture thing figured out. Had a great visit at your bachelor museum and
shop /home. Love your solar panels. Good drive home. Not much snow here.
And I know it's spring/becuse I got out on the 3 cyl diesel tractor and
graded on the road today. Happy to be home for now. Max

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

 

yay for Max!!!!
yeah, we'll have to visit anytime you're near, or, I'm up that way.

seeya
Henry

----- Original Message -----
From: "max_stemple" <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 5:38 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

Our pictures came out excellent. I will send you one when I get this tiny
picture thing figured out. Had a great visit at your bachelor museum and
shop /home. Love your solar panels. Good drive home. Not much snow here.
And I know it's spring/becuse I got out on the 3 cyl diesel tractor and
graded on the road today. Happy to be home for now. Max

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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Having a problem

 

Increase your carrot intake.

 

Ben near Detroit

 

From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of BStromsoe
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 8:54 PM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Having a problem

 

 

I think Yahoo has a small, medium, and large viewer tab. Will that help?

 

brian from la verne, ca

 

 

From: max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 5:27:05 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Having a problem

 

OK, I'm having a problem up-loading pictures. They come out tiny. Never had this happen before. When I start they are normal size. Any suggestions? Max

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Having a problem

 

I think Yahoo has a small, medium, and large viewer tab. Will that help?
 
brian from la verne, ca


From: max_stemple <max_stemple@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, April 10, 2011 5:27:05 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Having a problem

 

OK, I'm having a problem up-loading pictures. They come out tiny. Never had this happen before. When I start they are normal size. Any suggestions? Max

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[diesel_mercedes] Hey Henry/ why I know it's spring

 

Our pictures came out excellent. I will send you one when I get this tiny picture thing figured out. Had a great visit at your bachelor museum and shop /home. Love your solar panels. Good drive home. Not much snow here. And I know it's spring/becuse I got out on the 3 cyl diesel tractor and graded on the road today. Happy to be home for now. Max

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[diesel_mercedes] Having a problem

 

OK, I'm having a problem up-loading pictures. They come out tiny. Never had this happen before. When I start they are normal size. Any suggestions? Max

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Coil Spring Service

 

On 4/10/2011 2:56 PM, Nate wrote:

 


I said _nothing_ about touching my Mercedes' coil springs , they're just fine and dandy thankyouverymuch .

-Nate
Alan wrote:
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> Rather than use a coil spring compressor on the rear springs the
> possibly easier and safer way is to lower the whole rear subframe which
> decompresses the springs. This allows you to also check the subframe
> rubber spacers which often need replacing. I never had any luck with
> the external coil spring compressors on the rear springs. It seems that
> the Mercedes style internal compressor is what works.
>

obviously not you but probably someone else on the list.  Are you sure they're OK, its a fun way to spend an afternoon.

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[diesel_mercedes] OT : Various

 


I'm in need of a 1800 CC three main bearing engine from a pre 1967 MGB ~ also some little fiddly parts I'll come remove and opay for from most any old dead Austin Series 'B' engine , I have tools and will travel .

Plus , I need a copy of Windows XP as it looks like I'm going to have to re load the LapTop from scratch .

TIA ,

-Nate

In Sunny So. Cal.

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Coil Spring Service

 


I said _nothing_ about touching my Mercedes' coil springs , they're just fine and dandy thankyouverymuch .

-Nate
Alan wrote:
>
>
> >
> >
> >
> Rather than use a coil spring compressor on the rear springs the
> possibly easier and safer way is to lower the whole rear subframe which
> decompresses the springs. This allows you to also check the subframe
> rubber spacers which often need replacing. I never had any luck with
> the external coil spring compressors on the rear springs. It seems that
> the Mercedes style internal compressor is what works.
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Coil Spring Compressor

 


I'm in need of the internal typ one and I don't like to loan nor borrow tools .

TIA ,

-Nate
Mark wrote:
>
>
> Don't forget these can be "loaned" through AutoZone's "Loan-A-Tool" program, whereby you pay for the tool (I think it's $100 for the coil spring compressor) plus tax, use the tool, then return it for a full refund, plus the tax. The NAPAs around here have the same program.
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Routine Starter Service

 


Doug ;

The Bosch starters rarely need more than a new solenoid (nearly always this part) and new brushes and a good cleaning and greasing before re - assembly .

I almost never turn the commutator as that makes it work slower &hotter .

Just clean the commutator bars until they're shiny copper colored again and you should be good to go , unless of course the commutator as severe run out .

GM starters always need new solenoid contacts (or an hour of careful polishing) along with end bushings & brushes , the Germans , OTOH , like servicing & repairing things so they're *MUCH* better designed and built .

-Nate

In La-La Land where Diesel fuel has topped $5 in a few stations

Doug wrote:
>
> Outstanding posts, thanks guys, BTW, does anyone know if there is a parts supplier who sells a starter overhaul kit,, or do we have to buy it a piece at a time ??
> I have a spare starter for my '81 300d, that I need to put up in top shape for the up coming trip to Florida, an my current starter is 30+years old, the original for sure.
> The lil old lady, original owner used it for short trips around South Cal. especially the San Diego area, thus it no doubt has lots of cycles against its life.
>
> I used to buy kits for my GM cars an trucks for less than $10,, an kept my original starters forever, sometimes 20 years, without a shady rebuilder getting their grimy hands on it.
> Had a small lathe for doing the armatures. Still have my starter tester, works great, looks like crap after over 50 years of use.
>
> Doug, East of Houston, Diesel fuel $3.92 an counting
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : MPH & Fuel Economy

 


Tony of course is joking ;

Anyone who has ever ridden with me knows I'm a *very* safe & prudent driver .

Early (? pre '81 ?) models use vacuum cruise control ,later ones use electric .

-Nate
Tony wrote:
>
> Hey, I have had the pleasure of riding in Nates Mercedes and can vouch for the fact that the loud pedal is his friend, We seldom went over 60mph on a very twisty steep road, at 59mph I was eyes shut and screaming. We were on our way to get a date shake & Nate wanted to get there sooner.
>
> BTW, did about 60 miles in the Mercedes Wednesday, ahhh ____& the cruise control started working, it quit about a week after we bought the car.
>
> Question, is cruise control dependent on vacuum?
>
>
>

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] home

 

Glad you made it safe, Max.
Great meeting you, and your sweet gal.

Henry

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To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2011 9:52 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] home

Got home last night. Car ran like a fine sewing machine. 65 to 70 mph all
the way. Still took a really long time. Good weather all the way. Never saw
another old Mercedes till I got to Henry's. I have some pictures to post
when I can do that. Thanks, Henry for the great visit. Max

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[diesel_mercedes] home

 

Got home last night. Car ran like a fine sewing machine. 65 to 70 mph all the way. Still took a really long time. Good weather all the way. Never saw another old Mercedes till I got to Henry's. I have some pictures to post when I can do that. Thanks, Henry for the great visit. Max

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