[diesel_mercedes] More WD40 Stuff

 

Cheapest fix in a long time. I have had a couple of new door checks ready to go in for many months (rear drivers side in both cars jammed half way).  But, been thinking about ways to use my old can of WD40, so this morning I squirted those stuck door checks, and presto - life is good. Don't know how long this fix will last, but I will spray some more if necessary rather than install the new door check (which isn't really that hard a job, but it is harder than spraying).

brian from laverne
love slave to Mary & Martha
Twin 83 300d's


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RE: [diesel_mercedes] Timing Chain Press Search

 

Welcome.  Here is some information on your project.  Bill in Oregon


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Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Timing Chain Press Search

 

Hello, Newbee here. I am preparing to replace the timing chain on my 1985 300td. I live near Richmond Virginia and am wandering ...are there any list members out there in VA or NC with a chain press for the OM617 that I may borrow or rent? If so, p-mail me at mg.carney@yahoo.com

Thanks, Mike

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[diesel_mercedes] Timing Chain Press Search

 

Hello, Newbee here. I am preparing to replace the timing chain on my 1985 300td. I live near Richmond Virginia and am wandering ...are there any list members out there in VA or NC with a chain press for the OM617 that I may borrow or rent? If so, p-mail me at mg.carney@yahoo.com

Thanks, Mike

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[diesel_mercedes] Re: : Join us for coffee and cars with Pelican this Saturday!

 


I hope someone goes and reports back .

I got home after work last night and began emptying out my back porch , it's all jammed with junk , I sorted out a whole bucha engine parts i need to work on clean , de rust and paint so I won't make Cars & Coffee to - day after all

-Nate

   Brian   wrote :

I saw that. Kind of late notice though. Have a cup on me.

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[diesel_mercedes] Fw: Antique Car Survey Results [1 Attachment]

 
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Interesting .

-Nate
      Peter  wrote:


Hello, and thank you for completing my antique automobile survey in
December.  I tabulated the results and used them in a "Family Feud"
style game at our annual dinner last weekend.  It was very successful.

I have attached the survey results to this email.  It is a .csv file
which can be loaded into any spreadsheet program (e.g. Microsoft
Excel).  You may find the results interesting.  Note that the game
requires that similar responses are worded and spelled exactly the same,
so I have done a fair amount of grouping of the responses. (e.g. "Adjust
Timing" and "Adjust Spark" are the same.)

Also, if this is something you are interested in trying with your own
group, I have made the whole thing into a computer program which you can
have for free if you wish.  When we played the game, I had my laptop
plugged into a video projector so that the questions, responses, and
points were displayed for all to see.

Click on the following link to download the program.  I will leave it
there for a few weeks.

http://members.shaw.ca/pfindlay/DD.zip

The file is a .zip file.  Once you have unzipped it, you will have a
Drivers Duel folder which contains everything you need.  Double click
the Drivers Duel icon to run the program.  You can also double click the
Drivers Duel Instructions pdf file to read and print the instructions
you'll need.

Good luck with it!

Peter Findlay
Past-President,
Vintage Car Club of Canada Antique Chapter
HCCA Vancouver Regional Group.

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Here is a summary of the survey responses:

Number of respondents: 239, from the AACA, MTFCA, and VCCC

Top responses:

1. Name a car made by Ford.
(081) Model T
(039) Mustang
(018) Edsel
(013) Model A
(012) Fairlane

2. Name a part of the car that could injure you (maybe has?).
(062) Crank
(058) Fan
(021) Steering Wheel
(017) Door

3. How many collectible vehicles do you currently own?
(049) 1
(040) 2
(033) 3
(024) 4

4. What was the last traffic violation you received (in any vehicle)?
(150) Speeding
(016) None
(014) Parking Ticket
(007) Red Light

5. Name a roadside repair you have done.
(131) Flat Tire
(026) Ignition Problem
(024) Fuel Problem
(007) Coolant problem

6. Name a car that is mentioned in a song.
(038) Oldsmobile
(027) Deuce Coupe
(024) GTO
(024) GTO

7. Name a modification of a vintage car that you approve of.
(068) Brakes
(022) Tires
(018) Seat Belts
(016) Lights
(014) Turn Signals

8. Finish this statement:  I love my antique car more than __________.
(047) A Modern Car
(020) A Favourite Food
(019) My Wife
(017) My Job
(014) Money

9. Name something put on to stay warm when riding in a rumble seat.
(079) Blanket
(057) Coat
(040) Hat
(018) Scarf
(009) Gloves

10. Name something you adjust in your car.
(053) Carburetor
(051) Timing
(033) Seat
(027) Mirror
(024) Brakes

11. Name a fluid that is found in a car.
(105) Oil
(038) Antifreeze/coolant
(032) Gas
(029) Brake Fluid

12. What is your favourite colour of car?
(073) Black
(056) Red
(042) Blue
(024) Green

13. Name a make of car that no longer exists.
(026) Packard
(021) Oldsmobile
(018) Studebaker
(018) Edsel
(015) Hudson
(014) Pontiac

14. Name a model of car named after an animal.
(051) Mustang
(051) Cougar
(045) Impala
(028) Jaguar

15. Name a tool that is used to fix a car.
(134) Wrench
(034) Hammer
(020) Screwdriver
(014) Jack

16. Name an automobile accessory item.
(028) Radio
(013) Spot Light
(012) Motometer
(010) Mirror

17. Name an automobile body style.
(054) Coupe
(036) Sedan
(033) Touring
(029) Roadster
(028) Convertible


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