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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-22-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,644
Posted By socalbenz
Here is a better picture of what it should look...

Here is a better picture of what it should look like.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-16-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,794
Posted By socalbenz
Where? I have been looking for a couple of years....

Where? I have been looking for a couple of years. I have not found a good M130 at any price. Only runner I have seen was advertised for $2000, but it needed a valve job, so was not what I would call...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-12-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 687
Posted By socalbenz
I see you are also in San Diego. I just...

I see you are also in San Diego.

I just went through this here.
As mentioned the junk yards require a title.

If you don't have the title you can leave it on the street and call the city's...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-12-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,284
Posted By socalbenz
That is a pretty good deal. The collision...

That is a pretty good deal. The collision insurance being included is pretty nice, although you still have to carry liability.

Insurance aside it is essentially the same deal Nissan is offering on...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-07-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By socalbenz
The fed gives you $7500 as long as you buy or...

The fed gives you $7500 as long as you buy or have 3 year lease, 2 year lease is a no go for the $7500. I am not aware of a battery size limitation from the fed. The Feds $7500 goes directly to the...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-06-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By socalbenz
My typical range is about 80 miles. Turn the AC...

My typical range is about 80 miles. Turn the AC on and that drops to 70. Put the car in eco mode and drive like a grandma and you can get 100, I drive the car pretty hard. It is suprisingly fun to...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 06-05-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By socalbenz
I leased a Nissan Leaf 3 months ago and I can...

I leased a Nissan Leaf 3 months ago and I can offer my experience. The Leaf is essentially a free car to me. I was spending 280/month on gas. My lease payment is $240, insurance went up by $30/month...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-16-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,020
Posted By socalbenz
Does it have the aluminum wheels with the three...

Does it have the aluminum wheels with the three white stripes? I think the 240D came with them. If so please save the hub cap clips before you send it to the crusher. I need them...

Hopefuly...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-14-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By socalbenz
The reohstat is very easy to bypass. I tried...

The reohstat is very easy to bypass. I tried cleaning mine to no avail. I used a short section of speaker wire to bypass mine. I stripped and twisted the ends and shoved them into the rivet holes....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-30-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,152
Posted By socalbenz
Would you be willing to sell one wheel? I have...

Would you be willing to sell one wheel? I have four aluminum wheels and would like to have a spare to match. I will be in Burbank this weekend. PM me if you are willing to seperate them.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-18-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,671
Posted By socalbenz
Not any of what he is looking for. I suspect it...

Not any of what he is looking for. I suspect it will be difficult to find a 1976 300D in good condition for sale. There are a few out there, but in good condition they are usually not for sale.
...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-03-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 809
Posted By socalbenz
I have everything you need except the flywheel....

I have everything you need except the flywheel. On the wrong coast though. All from a 76 240D parts car I had. We might be able to work something out. I will PM you with my phone number so we can...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-27-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,107
Posted By socalbenz
72 250 w114

I'm selling my project... I have moved and no longer have the time or space.
http://www.jcriii.com/pictures/mercedes/forsale/fronthigh.jpg
I bought her because I could not pass up a W114 with so...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-21-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,287
Posted By socalbenz
Money clip with DL and CC for the last 15 years....

Money clip with DL and CC for the last 15 years. I like to travel light. I have had several. The stainless steel ones have been the best. I currently have a Silver one, although it looks nice it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 03-20-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,099
Posted By socalbenz
The three bushings for the horn ring are...

The three bushings for the horn ring are available from the dealer. If I recall correctly they cost $1 each.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-20-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,131
Posted By socalbenz
I think car batteries have about 60 amp hours....

I think car batteries have about 60 amp hours. Palolo is corect that CCA are irelavant.
I am not positive how battery amp hour rating work, but I think it is a matter of simple division....
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-19-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 595
Posted By socalbenz
That is true for lead acid batteries. For lead...

That is true for lead acid batteries. For lead acid batteries I consider 12 volts to be completly dead, 12.4 to be 50% charge and 12.8 to be full charge. Draining even deep cycle lead acid batteries...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-12-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,019
Posted By socalbenz
"If it is used without the motor do I need an...

"If it is used without the motor do I need an anode on the boat too?"

Proobably not an issue. Usually the corrosion comes from stray electrical current from boats docked next to you or from...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-12-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,019
Posted By socalbenz
I would use a marine grade plywood The boat...

I would use a marine grade plywood The boat should have come with a board on the transom. Was it removed or destroyed? Wolmanized plywood is half the cost, but it has voids that will hold water....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-24-2013, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,767
Posted By socalbenz
That looks really great, Awesome job!

That looks really great, Awesome job!
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-21-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 232
Views: 8,622
Posted By socalbenz
I've lived in OB since 76, just as many bikers...

I've lived in OB since 76, just as many bikers gangs now as then. The bikers don't bug me much, it is the tweakers that suck.

You mentioned earlier that some employers in SD didn't value your...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-19-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By socalbenz
No reason to laugh, we all started somewhere. ...

No reason to laugh, we all started somewhere.

I suspect most of us learned by trial and error. Let your 280 be the teacher. It will let you know when you do something wrong, and reward you when...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-12-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,690
Posted By socalbenz
Read his post more carefully. He is replacing the...

Read his post more carefully. He is replacing the totaled 98 7 series BMW. He does not mention any plans to part with the 300D.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 01-30-2013, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,627
Posted By socalbenz
I have put deep cycle batteries in my trucks with...

I have put deep cycle batteries in my trucks with winches (huge current draw) for years without any issue. Sometimes they are secondary batteries and sometimes as the only battery. Most auto voltage...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-30-2013, 01:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,725
Posted By socalbenz
Bosch are fine. Peach parts sells plug wires,...

Bosch are fine. Peach parts sells plug wires, that is where I got mine.

Oh, a reminder to use anti seize when installing plugs or just about anything, I love that stuff. It is worth pulling...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-28-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,725
Posted By socalbenz
Castrol GTX. Probably 20/50 at this point, unless...

Castrol GTX. Probably 20/50 at this point, unless you have a low mileage engine you can use 10/40. This is what the haynes manual recomends and what I have always used.

Standard advice is to use...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-24-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By socalbenz
The solenoid itself does not cause the starter to...

The solenoid itself does not cause the starter to engage the flywheel. All the solenoid does is allow the low amp ignition circuit to turn the bendix starter on. There should be two large posts on...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-23-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By socalbenz
One other thought, Make sure you are giving the...

One other thought, Make sure you are giving the gorilla knob a good solid tug. The cable from the gorilla knob can stretch or otherwise get out of adjustment and not engage the starter. On my old 75...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-23-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By socalbenz
Check the grounds first. There should be a large...

Check the grounds first. There should be a large ground strap attached directly to the starter.

I don't recall if the w115 manuals needed to have the clutch enganged to start or not. That would...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 01-17-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,238
Posted By socalbenz
I did not like my 2003 ML 350. It was an...

I did not like my 2003 ML 350. It was an Insperation edition so it had "upgraded" seats. It had an uncomfortable sitting position and a cheap plastic gas pedal that ruined the driving experience....
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