Re: [MBZ] Carbonite: si or no?
From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com I also occasionally back up the complete system image to my NAS or external USB drive. This really saved my bacon when the hard drive puked and died in my notebook machine. Instead of days of finding and loading software, I just restored from the last image to a new hard drive. That took less than an hour. Scott Which program did you use to back up the complete system to your external HD? I once used Retrospect on a friends office system but it was not easy for an amateur. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Leaterique - was 91 350SDL Sat fun
It has never required more than a quart of each (Prestine Clean and Rejuvenator) to do a single car for me. If you get some spray bottles you don't use it up as quickly, either. I know you can use Prestine Clean on MBTex, but I don't see any value in using the Leather Rejuvenator. Of course, whatever George says goes, since he's the guy who makes the stuff. I would add that in my opinion, this is one of the few car care products that consistently exceeds the claims of it's maker. Great stuff! Dan Sent from my iPod On Sep 18, 2010, at 10:11 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: How much Leaterique do you need for the typical MB leather interior (I'm thinking the ML, which might be a bit larger than typical)? Will the rejuvenator actually work on MBTex? It appears that George claims it does. On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 2:51 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Not too crispy here in west central Florida. Low 90s today as it has been all week, but not too humid. Taking advantage of the sunshine and heat to Leatherique my front seats today. Dan -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W123 300TD wagon with noisy AND inaccurate speedometer (part II)
So I finally swapped out the speedometer in my 1983 300TD. You all may recall that 1) it made a nasty grinding noise at higher speeds, and 2) mph was consistently 10 - 15 percent too high. I swapped in a used speedo with a higher (newer) part number. The bad news is that the grinding noise is still there but the good news is that the mph gauge is now accurate. Also, the new speedo stops counting at 2.9 miles on the trip counter and the main mileage reading doesn't move at all. So here is the question: How do I lube the speedometer cable, and with what lubricant? I assume this can be done by disconnecting the cable from beneath the dash after removing the driver's side kick panel, and then spraying or applying some substance into the end of the cable that will cause the noise to abate. Thanks in advance, Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon with noisy AND inaccurate speedometer (part II)
Get a new cable, there is absolutely no point in lubricating a bad one, they stick because they are worn out, not because they are dry. Save yourself the hassle. Use the red loctite repair on the odometer. Peter -Original Message- From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: Sep 19, 2010 1:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon with noisy AND inaccurate speedometer (part II) So I finally swapped out the speedometer in my 1983 300TD. You all may recall that 1) it made a nasty grinding noise at higher speeds, and 2) mph was consistently 10 - 15 percent too high. I swapped in a used speedo with a higher (newer) part number. The bad news is that the grinding noise is still there but the good news is that the mph gauge is now accurate. Also, the new speedo stops counting at 2.9 miles on the trip counter and the main mileage reading doesn't move at all. So here is the question: How do I lube the speedometer cable, and with what lubricant? I assume this can be done by disconnecting the cable from beneath the dash after removing the driver's side kick panel, and then spraying or applying some substance into the end of the cable that will cause the noise to abate. Thanks in advance, Andrew 1983 and 1985 300TDs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD wagon with noisy AND inaccurate speedometer (part II)
How do I lube the speedometer cable, and with what lubricant? I like to run Mobil 1 0W20 down into it from the top end. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 91 350SDL
I'm sure some of you already knew it, but I'll bet some others did not know: RR intake manifold is a lot easier with 1/4 drive ratchet and extensions than with 3/8 drive stuff. Removed it with 3/8; put it back with 1/4. ;)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power
I agree -- it could put a lot of people to work - and would be a product that could be exported to all corners of the globe - LarryT 91 300D In God We Trust -- From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:18 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power That would be doable with this technology. It would require substantial initial investment to standardize a design and begin large-scale assembly-line production. Such a program would go a long way to solving many problems (real or imagined) that our country faces. IMO this would be the best way to jump-start our economy. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 6:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power Hi Greg -- Hmm... how about one for a neighborhood? Say, enough for a few hundred homes? It would open up areas the power company never wanted to run cables to. I thought I'd heard some satellites are nuclear powered? Nonsense? or true? LarryT 91 300D In God We Trust -- From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:00 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power I doubt if an economical one-family LFTR could be built. The stuff I've read indicates that a small LFTR could be factory built and trucked to the end-user. I understand that the navy is looking at this to power ships. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 6:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power Could small reactors to power a single family home, an apartment bldg or a office bldg be developed? Seems the market for that would be huge - just because the fuel itself has little cost doesn't mean the technology has no value. If I could spend $5K on a small reactor to bury in the back yard and power my home for ever, that would be a huge marketing tool. IMHO. And I think a lot of people would be interested. Focusing on the cost of the fuel is not the proper market - just because the fuel is cheap/free doesn't mean the technology is also. Just like the bottled water business - it's all in the marketing - maybe a better example of the solar business - the fuel is free but there's a large technology base being developed to put that free fuel in peoples hands... LarryT 91 300D In God We Trust -- From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:44 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power I am NOT a nuclear physicist, but had some advanced physics, chemistry and philosophy of science courses in college. I have had a lifelong interest in keeping current in scientific advances. I have a pretty solid layman's understanding of how this stuff works. I think this is a winning technology from many different views. It would be an economical, safe and secure (not to mention green) way to produce power. It does not have the drawback of producing large amounts of high half-life radioactive by-products. It is not as vulnerable to conversion to a terrorist weapon. It has the capability of fail-safe design in a Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactor (LFTR). I have read that there is more energy in the Thorium ash from coal than in the coal itself. Advancing this technology to the commercial stage would be a worthwhile expenditure of government stimulus money. What the heck are we waiting for? Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:44 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power I know there's at least one nuclear physicist on this list, so what do you think of this? Mitch There is no certain bet in nuclear physics but work by Nobel laureate Carlo Rubbia at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) on the use of thorium as a cheap, clean and safe alternative to uranium in reactors may be the magic bullet we have all been hoping for, though we have barely begun to crack the potential of solar power. Dr Rubbia says a tonne of the silvery metal - named after the Norse god of thunder, who also gave us Thor's day or Thursday - produces as much energy as 200 tonnes of uranium, or 3,500,000 tonnes of coal. A mere fistful would light London for a week. Thorium eats its own hazardous waste. It can even scavenge the plutonium left by uranium reactors, acting as an eco-cleaner. It's the Big One, said Kirk
[MBZ] OT: Laptop Question
A quick laptop question for the knowledgeable members of the list. I am going to purchase yet another used laptop. I don't need the latest and greatest, it will be for web browsing and emails. I will also be used by my teen aged sons, one of whom is extremely tough on equipment. Extremely. Like bordering on abusive. Anyway, what laptop manufactured in the last several years can take a beating, specifically the jacks for power and headphones? I am leaning towards a Dell d610, d620, d630 or IBM t40 or t41. Any suggestions? Rick With two dead laptops to fix... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
All reassembled now; RR coolant temp. (gauge) sensor (the one on left side of head by IP) and glow plugs; just took 'er for test drive; previously erratic temp. gauge holds nice and steady at ~85C. Going now to get 'er washed. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: [MBZ] 91 350SDL I'm sure some of you already knew it, but I'll bet some others did not know: RR intake manifold is a lot easier with 1/4 drive ratchet and extensions than with 3/8 drive stuff. Removed it with 3/8; put it back with 1/4. ;)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power
All agreed? OK, let's do it! Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power I agree -- it could put a lot of people to work - and would be a product that could be exported to all corners of the globe - LarryT 91 300D In God We Trust -- From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 11:18 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power That would be doable with this technology. It would require substantial initial investment to standardize a design and begin large-scale assembly-line production. Such a program would go a long way to solving many problems (real or imagined) that our country faces. IMO this would be the best way to jump-start our economy. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2010 6:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power Hi Greg -- Hmm... how about one for a neighborhood? Say, enough for a few hundred homes? It would open up areas the power company never wanted to run cables to. I thought I'd heard some satellites are nuclear powered? Nonsense? or true? LarryT 91 300D In God We Trust -- From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:00 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power I doubt if an economical one-family LFTR could be built. The stuff I've read indicates that a small LFTR could be factory built and trucked to the end-user. I understand that the navy is looking at this to power ships. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 6:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power Could small reactors to power a single family home, an apartment bldg or a office bldg be developed? Seems the market for that would be huge - just because the fuel itself has little cost doesn't mean the technology has no value. If I could spend $5K on a small reactor to bury in the back yard and power my home for ever, that would be a huge marketing tool. IMHO. And I think a lot of people would be interested. Focusing on the cost of the fuel is not the proper market - just because the fuel is cheap/free doesn't mean the technology is also. Just like the bottled water business - it's all in the marketing - maybe a better example of the solar business - the fuel is free but there's a large technology base being developed to put that free fuel in peoples hands... LarryT 91 300D In God We Trust -- From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 4:44 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power I am NOT a nuclear physicist, but had some advanced physics, chemistry and philosophy of science courses in college. I have had a lifelong interest in keeping current in scientific advances. I have a pretty solid layman's understanding of how this stuff works. I think this is a winning technology from many different views. It would be an economical, safe and secure (not to mention green) way to produce power. It does not have the drawback of producing large amounts of high half-life radioactive by-products. It is not as vulnerable to conversion to a terrorist weapon. It has the capability of fail-safe design in a Liquid Fluoride Thorium Reactor (LFTR). I have read that there is more energy in the Thorium ash from coal than in the coal itself. Advancing this technology to the commercial stage would be a worthwhile expenditure of government stimulus money. What the heck are we waiting for? Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:44 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power I know there's at least one nuclear physicist on this list, so what do you think of this? Mitch There is no certain bet in nuclear physics but work by Nobel laureate Carlo Rubbia at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) on the use of thorium as a cheap, clean and safe alternative to uranium in reactors may be the magic bullet we have all been hoping for, though we have barely begun to crack the potential of solar power. Dr Rubbia says a tonne of the silvery metal -
Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop Question
Except for the mil-spec laptops, the ThinkPads are arguably the most durable. The keyboards are reputed to be the best of laptop keyboards. The other nice thing about the ThinkPads is that a maintenance manual is readily available, and they are designed to be easily repairable. There is a great online community, ThinkPads.com. They are the Mercedes-Benz of the laptop world. One caveat: the early T4x units have chronic problems with the ATI video processor losing SMT integrity with the mobo. I believe this is not a problem with the Intel video processors, and was solved with the later series. My personal preference is for the T43. I am working on replacing the T40 that I'm typing on now with a T43. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 2:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; li...@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: Laptop Question A quick laptop question for the knowledgeable members of the list. I am going to purchase yet another used laptop. I don't need the latest and greatest, it will be for web browsing and emails. I will also be used by my teen aged sons, one of whom is extremely tough on equipment. Extremely. Like bordering on abusive. Anyway, what laptop manufactured in the last several years can take a beating, specifically the jacks for power and headphones? I am leaning towards a Dell d610, d620, d630 or IBM t40 or t41. Any suggestions? Rick With two dead laptops to fix... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
I guess it's worth $1000 now :d Congrats on getting it sorted out!! Kevin in hillsboro oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop Question
Rick - Panasonic Toughbook series. May be hard to find a used one though. Barry It will also be used by my teen aged sons, one of whom is extremely tough on equipment. Extremely. Like bordering on abusive. Anyway, what laptop manufactured in the last several years can take a beating ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
Second test drive successful; temp. holding 85 to 90. RR frnt brake pads, air cond expansion valve and dryer next 2 or 3 days. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL All reassembled now; RR coolant temp. (gauge) sensor (the one on left side of head by IP) and glow plugs; just took 'er for test drive; previously erratic temp. gauge holds nice and steady at ~85C. Going now to get 'er washed. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: [MBZ] 91 350SDL I'm sure some of you already knew it, but I'll bet some others did not know: RR intake manifold is a lot easier with 1/4 drive ratchet and extensions than with 3/8 drive stuff. Removed it with 3/8; put it back with 1/4. ;)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
Maybe. As long as it's working well, though, it's worth to me whatever I DON'T have to pay for a replacement. Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 6:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL I guess it's worth $1000 now :d Congrats on getting it sorted out!! Kevin in hillsboro oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
'xactly!! better to keep the older car on the road. The sdl would ve hard to replace. Kevin in hillsboro oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
Yep. I have never driven or ridden a better driving/riding car. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL 'xactly!! better to keep the older car on the road. The sdl would ve hard to replace. Kevin in hillsboro oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power
Larry T wrote: Hmm... how about one for a neighborhood? Say, enough for a few hundred homes? It would open up areas the power company never wanted to run cables to. That's what the electric coop is for. And doing a fine job. If you get to a place the coop doesn't want to run cables, you won't have any neighbors. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Laptop Question
Barry Stark wrote: Panasonic Toughbook series. Agreed! May be hard to find a used one though. Nope. http://www.bobjohnson.com/ I have gotten a couple from him. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Linux] OT: Laptop Question
Panasonic Toughbook Many models over the last decade to choose from. I use CF-29's with touchscreen for my autistic nephew, although that model is slow by today's standards. They can take quite a beating - literally. -Dave Walton On Sep 19, 2010, at 5:59 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: A quick laptop question for the knowledgeable members of the list. I am going to purchase yet another used laptop. I don't need the latest and greatest, it will be for web browsing and emails. I will also be used by my teen aged sons, one of whom is extremely tough on equipment. Extremely. Like bordering on abusive. Anyway, what laptop manufactured in the last several years can take a beating, specifically the jacks for power and headphones? I am leaning towards a Dell d610, d620, d630 or IBM t40 or t41. Any suggestions? Rick With two dead laptops to fix... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/linux_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power
Fmiser wrote: If you get to a place the coop doesn't want to run cables, you won't have any neighbors. Until you spend $30,000 to have the cable run, and then neighboring houses will pop up like prarie dog burrows. If you spend the $30k on a solar electric system, then you get to keep your solitude. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Nuclear power
On Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:55:57 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Fmiser wrote: If you get to a place the coop doesn't want to run cables, you won't have any neighbors. Until you spend $30,000 to have the cable run, and then neighboring houses will pop up like prarie dog burrows. If you spend the $30k on a solar electric system, then you get to keep your solitude. How true! When we lived south of Calhan, Colorado, we had an option to have the cable run, but because of that very reason decided against it. The folks who bought our place did have electricity run, and now there are quite a few houses up there. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
On Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:48:48 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Second test drive successful; temp. holding 85 to 90. RR frnt brake pads, air cond expansion valve and dryer next 2 or 3 days. Way to go, Wilton! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
SOUNDS like you got the problems whipped. Congrats! All reassembled now; RR coolant temp. (gauge) sensor (the one on left side of head by IP) and glow plugs; just took 'er for test drive; previously erratic temp. gauge holds nice and steady at ~85C. Going now to get 'er washed. Wilton - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 3:19 PM Subject: [MBZ] 91 350SDL I'm sure some of you already knew it, but I'll bet some others did not know: RR intake manifold is a lot easier with 1/4 drive ratchet and extensions than with 3/8 drive stuff. Removed it with 3/8; put it back with 1/4. ;)) Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
My wife's 300SD (unfortunately not an SDL) in ivory was parked out front of the house today, and I was sitting on the porch looking at it, and came to the conclusion that this car is about the most perfect styling design of any car I have ever seen. Not sure what it is, but it just works and is very pleasing to the eye. I recalled that in the early 80s I was walking in downtown Boston one day, and a new 126 of some sort appeared rapidly in front of me as I was walking past some building at a corner, the car came to a stop at a light and I just caught the glimpse at first of the front end, and I remember thinking wow, that is an awesome car -- I want to have one. At that time, $40k or so was a bit beyond my means, but I thought... someday. BTW that car I saw, and I remember very clearly, was in ivory as well. And there I sat today looking at that ivory 126 and thinking the same thing I thought when it just appeared in front of me 30 yr ago --R On 9/19/2010 8:21 PM, WILTON wrote: Yep. I have never driven or ridden a better driving/riding car. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL 'xactly!! better to keep the older car on the road. The sdl would ve hard to replace. Kevin in hillsboro oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL
I've had the same feelings for it, too. 'Mighty hard to beat a 126. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 10:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL My wife's 300SD (unfortunately not an SDL) in ivory was parked out front of the house today, and I was sitting on the porch looking at it, and came to the conclusion that this car is about the most perfect styling design of any car I have ever seen. Not sure what it is, but it just works and is very pleasing to the eye. I recalled that in the early 80s I was walking in downtown Boston one day, and a new 126 of some sort appeared rapidly in front of me as I was walking past some building at a corner, the car came to a stop at a light and I just caught the glimpse at first of the front end, and I remember thinking wow, that is an awesome car -- I want to have one. At that time, $40k or so was a bit beyond my means, but I thought... someday. BTW that car I saw, and I remember very clearly, was in ivory as well. And there I sat today looking at that ivory 126 and thinking the same thing I thought when it just appeared in front of me 30 yr ago --R On 9/19/2010 8:21 PM, WILTON wrote: Yep. I have never driven or ridden a better driving/riding car. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kevin kraly kr...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 7:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL 'xactly!! better to keep the older car on the road. The sdl would ve hard to replace. Kevin in hillsboro oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Cool head with engine failure
Flying a single engined turbo equipped airplane the pilot loses engine power as he is climbing through the clouds. He maintains a cool head and uses all his resources and help from the ATC and ... Watch the video. http://www.funplacestofly.com/blog.asp?ID=278 This a 2008 Lancair Legacy http://www.lancair.com/Main/legacy.html RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Carbonite: si or no?
I use Acronis for full image backup, which can be full, incremental, or differential. Acronis also does scheduled backups of selected folders ... but the whole system takes too long so I do that manually only when I know I won't need the machine for a while. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of archer Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 05:46 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carbonite: si or no? From: Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com I also occasionally back up the complete system image to my NAS or external USB drive. This really saved my bacon when the hard drive puked and died in my notebook machine. Instead of days of finding and loading software, I just restored from the last image to a new hard drive. That took less than an hour. Scott Which program did you use to back up the complete system to your external HD? I once used Retrospect on a friends office system but it was not easy for an amateur. Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
