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[diesel_mercedes] RE : Do NOT tailgate!
[diesel_mercedes] Re: Veggie Fuel Set Up
Nate, IMHO all you need is a Davco 234+ filter in your car, half a dozen $7 7-micron filter elements from Fastenal (good for 2000 miles apiece), an orange Home Depot 5-gallon paint bucket and matching paint strainer (basically a cheesecloth bag to catch the big stuff), and then be just a little bit picky about what oil you choose.
Jim
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : Mazatlan
Took the car over to a mechanic I know to get the valves set, He also swapped out the cruise module and fixed the vac leak at the door locks, charged me a silly amount for doing it (I doubled what he asked for) gonna take it back on monday to get the upper body polished out from where the village idiot (moi) scratched the hell out of it by using the wrong brush. Probably gonna get the lower body painted to fix the bit of rust then it will be the A/C & that should hold it for a while.
Seems like there is always something going on here.
So here are a few picsturez
http://www.flickr.com/photos/technicotony/sets/72157628241817805/show/
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Lost but making good time." <aldridgetony97@...> wrote:
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> Here are a few more pics from Mazatlan, taken at the food fiesta Nov 20th
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/technicotony/sets/72157628168361301/show/
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> > > A few more pics from Mazatlan, most of these were taken of the Nov 20 celebration of the Revolution.
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> > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/technicotony/sets/72157628121489127/show/
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Drag racing in a 240D
O dang, I was really hoping for a Yugo in my Christmas stocking. O crap (Nate dont say a word) I miss my 190D. Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Ben Pender <ben_pender@...> wrote:
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> Max,
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> Don't mess with a Yugo! Since selling both of my GV's (an 86 and an 87), I'm left with my 91 GV+. Its got a howling, high-reving 1301cc, fuel-injected engine mated to a 5 speed. And its a whole lot faster stock than many would believe! And, at 45 mpg, gets way better mileage than any M-B!
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> But, then again, the Merc is more comfortable.
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> Regards,
> Ben Pender
> Klassic Autos
> Vintage European Auto service, repair, and parts
> Madison, AL
> 256-489-9560
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Drag racing in a 240D
| Max, Don't mess with a Yugo! Since selling both of my GV's (an 86 and an 87), I'm left with my 91 GV+. Its got a howling, high-reving 1301cc, fuel-injected engine mated to a 5 speed. And its a whole lot faster stock than many would believe! And, at 45 mpg, gets way better mileage than any M-B! But, then again, the Merc is more comfortable. Regards, Ben Pender Klassic Autos Vintage European Auto service, repair, and parts Madison, AL 256-489-9560 --- On Wed, 11/30/11, Lost but making good time. <aldridgetony97@yahoo.com> wrote:
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Coupla Finny Diesels For Sale
Mark,
I would hate to bet against them cranking up. My money would be on your being able to drive home.
Chip
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: What Was Right and What Was Wrong
No kites, but a great morning for hang gliding (if you don't mind being blown out to Catalina, or Texas).
brian from la verne, ca
From: max_stemple <jasperezra@gmail.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 9:21 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: What Was Right and What Was Wrong
Yea, I have clears and yellows. Hey, you boys down south, flying kites today? Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@...> wrote:
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> My '77 had clear lens fog lights. All of the 116's I've ever seen had clear fog lights, if they still had the factory originals. The yellow fog lights came on the later (post '80-ish?) cars.
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> I think there were some regulations somewhere that required the fog lights to be yellow about that time. Kinda like when front turn signals were required to be yellow/amber in the US after, was it '63? Sometime like that.
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> Mark in Lakewood, CO
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Boucher" <alstheone@...>
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 7:14:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: What Was Right and What Was Wrong
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>
>
> You can get white fogs or probably in that case "driving lights" . In fact I probably could find a pair lying around.
>
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@...> wrote:
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> My '77 had clear lens fog lights. All of the 116's I've ever seen had clear fog lights, if they still had the factory originals. The yellow fog lights came on the later (post '80-ish?) cars.
>
>
> I think there were some regulations somewhere that required the fog lights to be yellow about that time. Kinda like when front turn signals were required to be yellow/amber in the US after, was it '63? Sometime like that.
>
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Boucher" <alstheone@...>
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 7:14:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: What Was Right and What Was Wrong
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> You can get white fogs or probably in that case "driving lights" . In fact I probably could find a pair lying around.
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: What Was Right and What Was Wrong
Well, you know what "they" say. It's not so much the destination or the prize at the end, but the journey." Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...> wrote:
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> In general, you are nailing the good, bad, and ugly. I have repaired and replaced most of the bad and ugly - and have fond memories of the DIY processes.
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> Â
> brian from la verne, ca
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>
> ________________________________
> From: Chip <czulli@...>
> To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 8:17 AM
> Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: What Was Right and What Was Wrong
>
>
> Â
> What Was Right: Becker Radio With Unbelievable Reception and Sound; Great trunk with a ton of room
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> What Was Wrong: Becker Cassette tape deck stinks; hood insulation that won't stay up.
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Coupla Finny Diesels For Sale
Well, to be fair, the W110 was a pretty light car. No power windows or sunroof, no A/C (usually), even power steering was an option. Also no vacuum door locks or fuel shut-off, ventilation system, etc. They were gloriously basic....
That early MB automatic was especially efficient. It used a fluid coupling that was largely out of the picture in the higher gears. It's very much like the original GM Hydra-Matic from the '40's - '50's, though MUCH smaller and lighter (at least the MB unit was made of alloy). The manny tranny is probably four-on-the-tree.
2 litre diesel was about 50 hp at sea level. In Denver, you're left with about 45 hp. Maybe 38 - 40 hp at the tunnels. But, imagine dropping in an OM617A (3 litre turbo). Now, THAT'S what I'M talkin' 'bout!
If he was asking about $1500 less, I'd be out there with 5-gallons of fresh diesel, a charged up battery, floor jack, filled up air tank, my hand tools and a tow dolly behind the '84 K1500.
Mark in Lakewood, CO
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From: bgiovan@cavtel.net
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 9:37:23 AM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Coupla Finny Diesels For Sale
Chip - LOL. Thought the same thing about my '80 240D stick I bought from
a cat in LA. Why pray-tell would you drive one of these in the
mountains? Detroit - we got lotsa flat!
Ben near Detroit.
On 12/1/2011 11:30 AM, Chip wrote:
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> Someone probably parked them because they couldn't make it to the
> Eisenhower tunnel or the ski areas.
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> Nice examples though, just need to drive them easterly.
>
> --- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>, BStromsoe <bstromsoe@...>
> wrote:
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> > Interesting. I like the comment "relatively" rust free.
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> > Â
> > brian from la verne, ca
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> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@...>
> > To: diesel mercedes <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com>>
> > Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 7:48 AM
> > Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Coupla Finny Diesels For Sale
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> >
> > Â
> > Out on the high and dry Colorado Plains:
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> > http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2689849171.html
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> > Mark in Lakewood, CO
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: What Was Right and What Was Wrong
Yea, I have clears and yellows. Hey, you boys down south, flying kites today? Max
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, "Mark in Lakewood, CO" <beeser750@...> wrote:
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> My '77 had clear lens fog lights. All of the 116's I've ever seen had clear fog lights, if they still had the factory originals. The yellow fog lights came on the later (post '80-ish?) cars.
>
>
> I think there were some regulations somewhere that required the fog lights to be yellow about that time. Kinda like when front turn signals were required to be yellow/amber in the US after, was it '63? Sometime like that.
>
>
> Mark in Lakewood, CO
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alan Boucher" <alstheone@...>
> To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 1, 2011 7:14:10 AM
> Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: What Was Right and What Was Wrong
>
>
>
>
> You can get white fogs or probably in that case "driving lights" . In fact I probably could find a pair lying around.
>
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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Veggie Fuel Set Up
I'm hoping this is the attitude. Then I'll have plenty of WVO for my exploits. I haven't paid for fuel for 7 years and a hundred thousand miles. I've also driven up and down the west coast from Seattle to San Diego on fuel I carried in my trunk. I pour my liquid gold through old freebox jeans. That gets it to 10 micron. Let the filters in the car do the rest. I even think running VO through the engine prolongs it's live. VO is much more lubrous than diesel and has no alcohol like biodiesel. The first diesels were run on peanut oil. I'll keep on that tradition. Lawrence Rhodes......
Yeah ;
that's what the bozos who ruined the engine in my '84 300CD thought too.
So , I got the car cheaply and only needed to rebuild the engine for $5,000.00 plus shocks , tires , radio , belts & hoses and on and on...
No veggie fuel nonsense for me because I'm lazy and will skip important filtration steps once I get tired of the routine .
-Nate
that's what the bozos who ruined the engine in my '84 300CD thought too.
So , I got the car cheaply and only needed to rebuild the engine for $5,000.00 plus shocks , tires , radio , belts & hoses and on and on...
No veggie fuel nonsense for me because I'm lazy and will skip important filtration steps once I get tired of the routine .
-Nate
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