Hat's off to the blankie idea. I didn't have a blanket, but, rather, closed the hood (It was a little warmer today, as well.... AHEM!)! Fired right up! Some reman calipers on the front, at the very least, and there'll be another W123 car back on the road.

Thanks for the replies, guys.

Jay.

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On the road, currently:
'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er