[diesel_mercedes] Re : Mazatlan

 


Nice !

Is that lighthouse still operating ? it looks like no glass in the windows .

That little boy in the last pix appears ready for his afternoon Siesta

-Nate
Tony wrote:
>
> Here are some more pics from Mexico,
> We went to a small town/fishing village north of Mazatlan, a couple of days ago.
> It seems that it is the site of one of the first lighthouses on the coast.
> Had a great lunch of shrimp diablo served by the Mom, and served by the two daughters, neat family.
> Then went down the coast a few K, had to put the car in 4WD and went to the petroglyphs, they are just carved in the rocks on the beach, some of them get washed by the waves.
> & of course there are the kids, such beautiful subjects for the camera.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/technicotony/sets/72157628786870789/show/
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: 80 300SD vacuum diagram

 


Maybe as your 1980 W116 has , IIRC , the mechanical rod tranny shift .

Isn't there a decal on the radiator core support ? .

Which part of the vacuum system do you need a diagram for ? .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
>
> Thank you Nate for the links to the vacuum diagrams.
>
> I looked at all of those that you sent, so did Kevin. He says he's either
> seen or has some of them, but he thinks he needs the one specific to the
> '80 300SD.
>
> Your thoughts?
>
>
>
> --
> Trish Dougherty
> PurrFect Harmony Farm
> Ennis, TX
> http:/purrfectharmonyfarm.intuitwebsites.com
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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Good Parenting

 


Cool Beans ;

I'm surprised no one told you about the John Muir book " How To Keep Your VW Alive ! " ~ as it launched many on their VW / life Journey...

In any case , keep close to the Nephew , I work with a guy who's rough as a cob , no kids , he keep his Nieces & Nephews under his tutelage . their parents are worthless but the kids love him ~ he spoils them rotten as long as they follow his rather ridged instructions.....

The main thing with kids is : you're their parent or guardian , Aunt whatever and love them lots but you're never , _EVER_ their ' friend.

They'll while and gripe about this but grow to love and trust you above anyone who tries to be their ' friend ' .

Kids always seek limits , not matter how much they complain when you apply said limits...

-Nate
Caitlin wrote:
>
> Trish, I'm envious of that part of your upbringing!
>
> Even though my mother and my aunt tell me NOW that they were maintaining their air-cooled VW bugs back in the day, I never got "exposed". Though I did have the "bug" ;) and always wanted to know how to take care of them (et al) myself.
>
> My first car was a VW super beetle...bought in '86 for $500 (pretty sure I paid too much) and I immediately started having some trouble with it. Wish I had known there were manuals you could buy :(
>
> Now my stepfather expresses the same wistful regret...that he always wished he had learned more about maintaining and repairing cars (he likes em british...but honestly he's a great guy! lol) and bought me the latest issue of Diesel Power magazine, partly out of humor, partly to bond over cars. sweet.
>
> I don't plan on having kids, but this coming year I've got a nephew on the way, and at least 2 close friends who are due...I've got my eye on the next generation...and plenty of time to learn stuff to tell them!
>
> Caitlin
> Santa Fe
>
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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Good Parenting

 


O.K. cool ;

I love Az. too , both are great states IMO .

-Nate
Trish wrote:
>
> Hey Nate,
>
>
>
> Oh Kevin is well aware of what he's got on his hands! In more ways > than
> one! (Another reason no way were we going down the kid path!)
>
>
>
> I cherish what my parents taught me.
>
> Were you raised in Texas ? .
>
> NO! I'm from Arizona! I was born in Phx. but spent most of our
> time in
> the Sedona or Prescott areas with the exception of one year in New > Port
> Beach for my dad's work as a civil engineer.
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re : Routine Air Conditioning Service

 


Lord ;

I hope not ! BOOM ! .

I saw some R12 in shortie cans to day for $15 / the can , I wish I'da had the Lolly but I cashed out buying the unobtanium 1969 Chevy C/10 air cleaner I've been searching for , since _August_ .

-Nate
--- In diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, diyernh@... wrote:
>
> I'm thinking propane...?
>
>
>

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Re : Mazatlan

 

Here are some more pics from Mexico,
We went to a small town/fishing village north of Mazatlan, a couple of days ago.
It seems that it is the site of one of the first lighthouses on the coast.
Had a great lunch of shrimp diablo served by the Mom, and served by the two daughters, neat family.
Then went down the coast a few K, had to put the car in 4WD and went to the petroglyphs, they are just carved in the rocks on the beach, some of them get washed by the waves.
& of course there are the kids, such beautiful subjects for the camera.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/technicotony/sets/72157628786870789/show/


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Re: [diesel_mercedes] 80 300SD vacuum diagram

 

300SD you say…

Visit the org!  http://handbook.w116.org/

Ben near Detroit


From: Trish Dougherty <purrfectharmonyfarm@wifi45.com>
Reply-To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Jan 2012 20:02:38 -0600
To: <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] 80 300SD vacuum diagram

 

Thank you Nate for the links to the vacuum diagrams. 

I looked at all of those that you sent, so did Kevin.  He says he's either seen or has some of them, but he thinks he needs the one specific to the '80 300SD.

Your thoughts?



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

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[diesel_mercedes] 80 300SD vacuum diagram

 

Thank you Nate for the links to the vacuum diagrams. 

I looked at all of those that you sent, so did Kevin.  He says he's either seen or has some of them, but he thinks he needs the one specific to the '80 300SD.

Your thoughts?



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

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] The right wrench for the valve adjustment - To Chip

 

Rob

I can so relate to crawling around under the house to install insulation.  It sucks!  Hence in seven years we've only gotten around to installing half, the rest is still in the shed waiting for us to work up the enthuisium or build a "real" house and ditch this one!


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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Trailer hitch.

 

I removed one from my ’79 300SD (W116 body) that had 4 fastening points, two in the bumper and two in the spare tire well.  I was just about to list it on Ebay (cleaning out the garage).  If anyone’s interested, let me know.  Should work for a 123 but not totally sure.  Send me a note if interested.  I’ll wait a few days to list.

 

Ben near Detroit

 

From: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lost but making good time.
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 11:43 AM
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Trailer hitch.

 

 

Saw a nice small receiver mounted on a VW bug which I can get copied for about $100 USD. Can any one tell me if it is sufficient to bolt it up to the bumper? I was amazed at how thick the bumper is, the bumper will take the weight no problem, but is the bumper connected well enough to the car?
We have a small enclosed trailer I would like to haul occasionally max weight 1000 lbs.
Thanks for any input.
Tony.

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Trailer hitch.

 

Tony,

The good news - my 79 300CD came with a bumper mounted hitch.

The bad news - on a trip, it started breaking loose.

The good news - The SC welcome center ladies knew where to send me and I got a substantial one welded up and bolted on.

The bumper is aluminum and the bolts will tear out if you bolt to it.  The bumpers are mounted on shock absorbing elements.  If you are mounting a bicycle carrier, you might get away with it.  If you are towing a trailer, make a hitch that bolts to the body, not the bumper.  If you bolt to the bumper, use a large backing plate (and it will keep the bumper shock absorber feature from working).

Bobby

On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 11:43 AM, Lost but making good time. <aldridgetony97@yahoo.com> wrote:
 

Saw a nice small receiver mounted on a VW bug which I can get copied for about $100 USD. Can any one tell me if it is sufficient to bolt it up to the bumper? I was amazed at how thick the bumper is, the bumper will take the weight no problem, but is the bumper connected well enough to the car?
We have a small enclosed trailer I would like to haul occasionally max weight 1000 lbs.
Thanks for any input.
Tony.




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Toward freedom,

Bobby Yates Emory

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] The right wrench for the valve adjustment - To Chip

 

My wife doesn't do much with our cars, beyond when she 'decorated' the
front of her car, I had her come with me to search the local PAPs
looking for parts. That said, when I was trying to get out of insulating
under the house, as it was going to be a real PITA, I said that I
wouldn't do it alone, and that she'd have to help. She said OK, so I got
her one of those white HazMat suits, goggles, gloves, particle mask,
etc. It did made it much easier to have someone else pushing pulling the
insulation around while I was installing it, though it still was a PITA,
as the crawl space is really more of a slither space, and really dusty.

Rob
'85 300D
Garden Grove, CA
==

On 1/8/12 2:01 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: The right wrench for the valve adjustment - To Chip
> Posted by: "max_stemple"jasperezra@gmail.com max_stemple
> Date: Sat Jan 7, 2012 11:23 am ((PST))
>
> I know not one woman that would even think about doing a valve job on a Mercedes or any other car. I don't know any ladies or women who do anything to their cars other than drive. I don't think a valve job is all that easy, with all things considered and some major things can be screwed up too. How long have I been adjusting valves on a diesel Mercedes? Since 1976. Also done VW's, Subarus ,Chevy six's, and a bunch of diesel generators, I don't think any of them were easy. Maybe simple after I got the hang of it but still a whole lot going on under there. Don't take this job too lightly, learn to do it carefully. Would I ever pay anyone else to do it? Hell no. Max P.S. dealers have the wrenches too, thats where I got mine back in 76
>
> --- Indiesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com, Trish Dougherty<purrfectharmonyfarm@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 4:49 PM, Chip<czulli@...> wrote:
>> >
>>> > > **
>>> > >
>>> > >
>>> > > I'll get them in the mail this weekend Trish.
>>> > >
>>> > > Chip
>>> > > Houston
>>> > >
>>> > > I did stipulate that these wrenches only work for men didn't I? Women and
>>> > > valve adjustments just don't seem to work.
>>> > >
>> > You are tooo funny! Just how many women do you know that have attempted
>> > valve adjustments?
>> >
>> > Did I really plan to help or was that my ploy to get Kevin to do most of
>> > the work????
>> >

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[diesel_mercedes] Trailer hitch.

 

Saw a nice small receiver mounted on a VW bug which I can get copied for about $100 USD. Can any one tell me if it is sufficient to bolt it up to the bumper? I was amazed at how thick the bumper is, the bumper will take the weight no problem, but is the bumper connected well enough to the car?
We have a small enclosed trailer I would like to haul occasionally max weight 1000 lbs.
Thanks for any input.
Tony.

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