That's called a "Freebie," Charlie. You should embrace it.

All kidding aside, I'm glad to hear you are on the mend and are making plans for therapy at the PNP.

Give me a shout next time you're in PDX

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1981 300TD "The Green Lantern"
1980 300TD
1983 300D Euro "China Cat"

Glad to hear they were able to fix your hearts "fast idle problem"
I remember talking to my high school auto shop teacher when he was diagnosed with cancer. I never really understood what was going on with him til we talked. The human body really is just an amazing machine, and doctors are just mechanics. Glad to hear you had a good mechanic!!!

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I hope your recovery is fast, and your'e back at those Benzes!

Sounds like things are going well!

have a happy holiday!

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

Hey Charlie,
Glad to hear you've been repaired!

Please take it easy,and get well soon.

All the Best,
Nate

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Nate Stanley
(Currently Benzless)
1985 F-250 6.9l 170K
2009 SCION XB 36.5K
2003 LS430 78K
2012 Kubota B 2320

I sure don`t have the get up and go I had before, I poop out earlier in the day, and can`t stay up as late.

Have a follow up with the Dr. on Wed, maybe he can give me a Rectum Rocket.




Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Only just read about your illness Charlie !!
Good to hear you are on the mend.
Just remember a heart is just a pump. I am sure you have picked a few pumps at PNP in your time. Problem is you probably have not picked one big enough to replace yours !!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery !!

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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group

I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort....

1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

^^^ indeed half man half Mercedes!

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

He'd have to change his name to charborg instead of charmalu!

Justread this too, glad you are back charlie.

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After I had my surgery last year I had the same issue. The pain killers and medicine they give you stop you up.

After nearly a week, they told me I'd either have to go at home, or they'd fix me right up at the office and make me go.

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Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".

Ask for a painkiller without Codiene. Codiene has a little publicized side-effect of constipation. Which, in some people, is more severe than the pain.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

I don`t have "that" problem and Iam not on any drugs. I mentioned rectum rocket or maybe a set of Jato rockets to speed me up. zoom......zoom.........



Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Hi Charlie,

All the best for you as you recover. You ARE a gentleman of this forum and I've learned a lot from you. Thank you and best Christmas and New Year's wishes.

Sincerely,

Packman

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

Charlie, I had sent you a PM a few weeks ago; no reply. Now I see why. Hate to hear you were in hospital. Hope you didn't catch something there!!