Re: [diesel_mercedes] RE : CHEAP Hillman Minx DHC !

 

The only English car I've ever owned was a '58 Minx DeLux sedan.  Kinda fun; it was obvious it was came from a land in which acceleration, high speed driving and quick stopping were not especially valued.  Probably just the thing for a leisurely jaunt in a country with few, if any, Interstate/Autobahn/Autoroute/Autostrada-type roadways.

When I was in 2nd grade, my dad bought a then-new 1968 Sunbeam Arrow wagon from some Bay-area Dodge dealer (we lived in Sonoma county for 9-months when he took a job at Fireman's Fund).  This was when the Rootes Group, the parent company of both Hillman and Sunbeam, was acquired by Chrysler Corporation.  The "Sunbeam" moniker was for US audiences only, as the Sunbeam name had a sporty connotation here.  The rest of the world knew it as the Hillman Avenger.  (A few years later, the same car, slightly updated, was again sold in North America as the Plymouth Cricket.)

The last time I was at Colorado Auto and Parts (one of my favorite P-A-Ps; they still let you in for no charge) about a week ago, they had a '61 Austin Princess in their used car section.  RHD, so boated in from the homeland; pretty car, looked complete, but I can bet it would need 'bout everything just to be a daily driver.  I looked underneath and didn't see any obvious signs of major rust, but didn't try (literally) poking around.  I didn't bother to ask the price:  was afraid I'd end up with a lightened wallet and yet another weird-car project to store at the shop....

Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "Nate" <vwnate1@yahoo.com>
To: "David MILLER" <d.david.miller@gmail.com>, "Lew Sheen" <LewisBSheen@Eaton.com>, "Tony Flores" <pack4u2@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 12:33:07 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] RE : CHEAP Hillman Minx DHC !

 



--- I simply can't be buying any more vehicles right now , go get this ! .

-Nate

 

Ad in local paper, in case you're interested, or know someone who is;;

"1959 Hillman Minx Convertable, garaged 25 years, engine runs, needs
restoration, straight body, complete, all original, too many projects, $1500
OBO, 209-754-3467, San Andreas"

Brian

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Now one problem. Clogged Tank Screen. 300 Touring Diesel

 


Don't you love simple solutions ? .

-Nate
Lawrence wrote :
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> I used my new tool to take out the tank filter. A little soap and hot water was
> all that was needed (along with a high pressure stream thanks to my finger on
> the faucet) to clean the filter. It's back in and so far no bubbles after using
> the primer pump. The bubbles and suspected tank sender problems were all from
> the clogged tank screen. So two problems were really one clogged tank.
> Lawrence Rhodes
>
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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Rebuilding a 91 350SDL

 

If you need parts assistance with your rebuild, please call me.
 
Tom Hanson
Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct
949 598-4870 fax
From: rmh3_98 <rmh3_98@yahoo.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 6, 2013 7:31 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Rebuilding a 91 350SDL
 
I'm am having my 91 SDL rebuilt after it died a while back. Not sure what killed it yet as we will learn more after we crack open the engine. I have run bio diesel in her for about the last 100m miles. I am pretty sure that this had an impact on her demise. I am also prepared to find the infamous "crank arm" issue. We are planning to upgrade to heavier crank arms to start.

My question is "What would you modify, replace or upgrade during the process?"

I plan to continue to use bio diesel. May blend it down a bit below B-95 though.

Suggestions or directions to other sources is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Rusty

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[diesel_mercedes] RE: Mercedes-Benz : 170D | eBay Motors

 



---  We missed it ! .

The seller closed the auction early , this fine old car is beat but no where near junk yet .

I bet it surfaces again fully restored in a few years .

-Nate 

 

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[diesel_mercedes] RE : CHEAP Hillman Minx DHC !

 



--- I simply can't be buying any more vehicles right now , go get this ! .

-Nate

 

Ad in local paper, in case you're interested, or know someone who is;;

"1959 Hillman Minx Convertable, garaged 25 years, engine runs, needs
restoration, straight body, complete, all original, too many projects, $1500
OBO, 209-754-3467, San Andreas"

Brian

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Re: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Rebuilding a 91 350SDL

 

I'd love to have the 4.5 litre dieseel they have in Europe
 
 
Tennessee Nate
From: Jack Blackwell <jdblackwell2@gmail.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 9:14 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Rebuilding a 91 350SDL
 
I've always lusted after a 350SDL but the "rodbender" rep put a damper on it. I know the factory warrantied these engines but how does one know if a particular engine was corrected? Will MB still warranty an unrepaired engine after 21 years and multiple owners?

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: Rebuilding a 91 350SDL

 

I've always lusted after a 350SDL but the "rodbender" rep put a damper on it. I know the factory warrantied these engines but how does one know if a particular engine was corrected? Will MB still warranty an unrepaired engine after 21 years and multiple owners?

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