Re: [MBZ] Does concentrated coolant have a shelf life?
It measures the acidity/alkalinity of solutions. Dip the disposable paper test strip in a solution and then compare it to a color scale. Cheapest is Walmart at about $5.00. (Some Walmart stores don't have them but Walmart mailorder does.) Widely used for numerous applications; many manufacturers make them. As long as the Ph is between 7 and 11, the antifreeze is okay. If you have a regular doctor, his nurse might be willing to test your antifreeze for Ph with a strip that's used for urine. There are special strips for different types of antifreeze which measure additional characteristics but they are more expensive and probably not needed for our purposes. (Available at big truck/big equipment dealers and some at NAPA.) Gerry Gerry wrote: tested the ph with a urine ph test strip (ph was 9 or 10)... Tell me more about this test strip - manufacturer name and cost. Thanks. mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] List working today?
Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] List working today?
It has got to be you, I'm working. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton wilt...@nc.rr.com; Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] List working today? Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] List working today?
Me too. Getting ready for the RNC *and* hurricane Isaac. Woo-hoo! Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: It has got to be you, I'm working. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton wilt...@nc.rr.com; Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] List working today? Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] occupying the deadly 3rd row.
On 22/08/2012 6:38 PM, Mountain Man wrote: OK Don wrote: What part of Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness do you not understand? Very nice. Very patriotic. What part of robbery do we not grasp? Don't count me saying robbery is the collective contribution for roads, etc as has been hot politics lately. However, whatever happened, the prospect of another job for this old guy with skills that have vanished is nil to none. I will work - no problem. Gimme the opportunity to pursue life, liberty, happiness again. But also count me ready to accept 'die already' is just fine - something I count as a civic responsibility within the moniker Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. Gotta go. mao ___ You might want to talk to someone about depression issues? Randy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] List working today?
Thanks guys. Rebooted my phone and all seems well now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Me too. Getting ready for the RNC *and* hurricane Isaac. Woo-hoo! Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: It has got to be you, I'm working. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. _ From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton wilt...@nc.rr.com; Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] List working today? Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD _ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Now this looks nice
But $12K? and it is a gasser. Not sure that such low mileage is a good thing either. Sometimes sitting around is just as hard on things as using them. Randy On 22/08/2012 9:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3213043790.html ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] List working today?
It's you. Only seven messages. Eight now. Everybody is hard at work. Rick Sent from my iPhone On Aug 23, 2012, at 9:42 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn in. Tampa has been flooded by hurricane related storm surges as during the 1921 hurricane: ... In Tampa, much of the city was flooded, and three people were killed in drowning incidents and flying debris.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_Tampa_Bay_hurricane Gerry.who was in two or three that affected the Tampa Bay area. Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Me too. Getting ready for the RNC *and* hurricane Isaac. Woo-hoo! Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: It has got to be you, I'm working. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. _ From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton wilt...@nc.rr.com; Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] List working today? Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD _ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5219 - Release Date: 08/23/12 ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
It will be great entertainment to see how dedicated the protestors are with a blow about. They might ask for more pay -- hazard duty you know! -R On 8/23/2012 12:18 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn in. Tampa has been flooded by hurricane related storm surges as during the 1921 hurricane: ... In Tampa, much of the city was flooded, and three people were killed in drowning incidents and flying debris.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_Tampa_Bay_hurricane Gerry.who was in two or three that affected the Tampa Bay area. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row.
OK Don wrote: What part of Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness do you not understand? Very nice. Very patriotic. What part of robbery do we not grasp? Don't count me saying robbery is the collective contribution for roads, etc as has been hot politics lately. However, whatever happened, the prospect of another job for this old guy with skills that have vanished is nil to none. I will work - no problem. Gimme the opportunity to pursue life, liberty, happiness again. But also count me ready to accept 'die already' is just fine - something I count as a civic responsibility within the moniker Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. Gotta go. mao ___ You might want to talk to someone about depression issues? Randy ___ I second that. One out of every four Americans have some sort of psychological issue during their lifetime and it's often clinical depression. Clinical depression is very treatable and not necessarily expensive. Effective free treatment is also widely available. Clinical depression symptoms may include: Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day Loss of interest or pleasure in most activities Significant weight loss or gain Sleeping too much or not being able to sleep nearly every day Slowed thinking or movement that others can see Fatigue or low energy nearly every day Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt Loss of concentration or indecisiveness Recurring thoughts of death or suicide http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/clinical-depression/AN01057 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
Tampa Bay's a little higher now, isn't it? While B-47's were stationed there at MacDill AFB 50 to 60 years ago, so many went into the bay, Air Force air crewmen had a saying, One a day in Tampa Bay. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today? That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn in. Tampa has been flooded by hurricane related storm surges as during the 1921 hurricane: ... In Tampa, much of the city was flooded, and three people were killed in drowning incidents and flying debris.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_Tampa_Bay_hurricane Gerry.who was in two or three that affected the Tampa Bay area. Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Me too. Getting ready for the RNC *and* hurricane Isaac. Woo-hoo! Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: It has got to be you, I'm working. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. _ From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton wilt...@nc.rr.com; Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] List working today? Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD _ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5219 - Release Date: 08/23/12 ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Does concentrated coolant have a shelf life?
Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: If you have a regular doctor, his nurse might be willing to test your antifreeze for Ph with a strip that's used for urine. Or substitute a cup of antifreeze for your pee at your next physical, and wait for the frantic call from your Dr's office the next day Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
Because of the massive disruption the RNC is causing for the city and downtown area, many of us are all too glad to see a hurricane blow in at the same time. Our downtown is literally boarded up, businesses closed, and access pretty well cut off due to the absolutely over the top security. The school district headquarters where I work is going to be shuttered all week next week, even though we are one block outside of the security zone. It's the second week of school, so you can imagine what a huge disruption this is going to be. I would add that we are not being reimbursed for any of the costs we are incurring to relocate hundreds of staff for the week, or the work that has taken place to protect our building from the anarchists whom the government says are going to destroy everything within reach. If you listen to the FBI and Secret Service people, you would think that the place is going to be a smoking crater by the end of the convention. Oy! Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 12:44 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: It will be great entertainment to see how dedicated the protestors are with a blow about. They might ask for more pay -- hazard duty you know! -R On 8/23/2012 12:18 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn in. Tampa has been flooded by hurricane related storm surges as during the 1921 hurricane: ... In Tampa, much of the city was flooded, and three people were killed in drowning incidents and flying debris.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_Tampa_Bay_hurricane Gerry.who was in two or three that affected the Tampa Bay area. ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
The runway at MacDill is over 11,000 feet these days, so I would be surprised if anyone ran into the drink. No B-47s any more. Just KC-135 and the DC-10 variant tankers. And lots and lots of secure communications, since we are CENTCOM... Dan What communications? On Aug 23, 2012, at 12:48 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Tampa Bay's a little higher now, isn't it? While B-47's were stationed there at MacDill AFB 50 to 60 years ago, so many went into the bay, Air Force air crewmen had a saying, One a day in Tampa Bay. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today? That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn in. Tampa has been flooded by hurricane related storm surges as during the 1921 hurricane: ... In Tampa, much of the city was flooded, and three people were killed in drowning incidents and flying debris.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_Tampa_Bay_hurricane Gerry.who was in two or three that affected the Tampa Bay area. Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Me too. Getting ready for the RNC *and* hurricane Isaac. Woo-hoo! Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: It has got to be you, I'm working. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. _ From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton wilt...@nc.rr.com; Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] List working today? Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD _ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5219 - Release Date: 08/23/12 ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Because of the massive disruption the RNC is causing for the city and downtown area, many of us are all too glad to see a hurricane blow in at the same time. Our downtown is literally boarded up, businesses closed, and access pretty well cut off due to the absolutely over the top security. Hm, so much for the economic activity such an event would normally bring to the area If you listen to the FBI and Secret Service people, you would think that the place is going to be a smoking crater by the end of the convention. Oy! Security people have a completely different mindset. Everyone and everything is a potential threat. I suppose to some degree they have to be that way, but something about the culture in these organizations seems to propel them to extremes. I see this even in our own network security people at work. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
Don't know if Tampa Bays higher. Left there in '56. There was talk years ago of closing it and selling the land, but now there's all kinds of activity. Gerry From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com Tampa Bay's a little higher now, isn't it? While B-47's were stationed there at MacDill AFB 50 to 60 years ago, so many went into the bay, Air Force air crewmen had a saying, One a day in Tampa Bay. Wilton From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn in. Tampa has been flooded by hurricane related storm surges as during the 1921 hurricane: ... In Tampa, much of the city was flooded, and three people were killed in drowning incidents and flying debris.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_Tampa_Bay_hurricane Gerry.who was in two or three that affected the Tampa Bay area. Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Me too. Getting ready for the RNC *and* hurricane Isaac. Woo-hoo! Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: It has got to be you, I'm working. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. _ From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton wilt...@nc.rr.com; Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] List working today? Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD _ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5219 - Release Date: 08/23/12 ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5219 - Release Date: 08/23/12 ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
MacDill's runway may have been 11K feet, or so, when B-47's (under-powered, slow to accelerate and hard to stop) were there about 1951 - '63, but some still went into the bay. 'Don't know how many but enough to make us SAC air crewmen talk about One a day in Tampa Bay. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today? The runway at MacDill is over 11,000 feet these days, so I would be surprised if anyone ran into the drink. No B-47s any more. Just KC-135 and the DC-10 variant tankers. And lots and lots of secure communications, since we are CENTCOM... Dan What communications? On Aug 23, 2012, at 12:48 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Tampa Bay's a little higher now, isn't it? While B-47's were stationed there at MacDill AFB 50 to 60 years ago, so many went into the bay, Air Force air crewmen had a saying, One a day in Tampa Bay. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 12:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today? That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn in. Tampa has been flooded by hurricane related storm surges as during the 1921 hurricane: ... In Tampa, much of the city was flooded, and three people were killed in drowning incidents and flying debris.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_Tampa_Bay_hurricane Gerry.who was in two or three that affected the Tampa Bay area. Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Me too. Getting ready for the RNC *and* hurricane Isaac. Woo-hoo! Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com wrote: It has got to be you, I'm working. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. _ From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; Wilton wilt...@nc.rr.com; Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] List working today? Or is it me? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD _ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5219 - Release Date: 08/23/12 ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
I can't elaborate on specifics, since I have been involved in some of the planning, suffice to say in my opinion I think the FBI and SS are blowing things out of proportion. The big news right now (also on CNN) is how they have intercepted communications between the anarchists, and they are planning on blowing up bridges to disrupt traffic. This could be done (disrupting traffic) but the bridges are in very visible and controlled areas. I don't see how anyone could get close to them if they wanted to. A lot of hype and Nervous Nellies, if you ask me. I think the anarchists make such chatter just to get law enforcement into a tizzy Dan On Aug 23, 2012, at 2:41 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Because of the massive disruption the RNC is causing for the city and downtown area, many of us are all too glad to see a hurricane blow in at the same time. Our downtown is literally boarded up, businesses closed, and access pretty well cut off due to the absolutely over the top security. Hm, so much for the economic activity such an event would normally bring to the area If you listen to the FBI and Secret Service people, you would think that the place is going to be a smoking crater by the end of the convention. Oy! Security people have a completely different mindset. Everyone and everything is a potential threat. I suppose to some degree they have to be that way, but something about the culture in these organizations seems to propel them to extremes. I see this even in our own network security people at work. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
BTW, I am a network security person. I am not hyper about it by any means. I liken it more to a cat and mouse sort of thing, not a massive show of force approach. But yes, I have experienced what you describe. I am sure it is worse when it's a university - you have to balance the typical liberal approach that education typically has with the need to properly protect network assets. Dan On Aug 23, 2012, dat 2:41 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Security people have a completely different mindset. Everyone and everything is a potential threat. I suppose to some degree they have to be that way, but something about the culture in these organizations seems to propel them to extremes. I see this even in our own network security people at work. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Now this looks nice
That looks like a phonybaloney motorcycle blue repaint job. I wouldn't pay more than $2k for this one. On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 11:33 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: But $12K? and it is a gasser. Not sure that such low mileage is a good thing either. Sometimes sitting around is just as hard on things as using them. Randy On 22/08/2012 9:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/3213043790.html ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Does concentrated coolant have a shelf life?
With the cost of a trip to Dr. these days... you would be money ahead to just buy all new and call it good.. that test strip will likely cost you $200... Thanks for the PH test strip tip btw. lots more WalGreens than NAPA stores around. On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 10:34 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.eduwrote: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: If you have a regular doctor, his nurse might be willing to test your antifreeze for Ph with a strip that's used for urine. Or substitute a cup of antifreeze for your pee at your next physical, and wait for the frantic call from your Dr's office the next day Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
On 23/08/2012 2:23 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I can't elaborate on specifics, since I have been involved in some of the planning, suffice to say in my opinion I think the FBI and SS are blowing things out of proportion. The big news right now (also on CNN) is how they have intercepted communications between the anarchists, and they are planning on blowing up bridges to disrupt traffic. This could be done (disrupting traffic) but the bridges are in very visible and controlled areas. I don't see how anyone could get close to them if they wanted to. A lot of hype and Nervous Nellies, if you ask me. I think the anarchists make such chatter just to get law enforcement into a tizzy Dan No need to blow up bridges these days. Just wait a bit and they will fall down - like the one in Minneapolis a few years back. Randy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
I have been busy with this: You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall. The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's your fault. (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the middle of the machine. What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen. Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0 right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat. But dear I am doing my best, I plead, nah get that look that makes me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ. Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape. I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather than later. Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop online but how long will this take? Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )). Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account to check where my stuff is, get this: Your order has been received. Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being processed. Your order has been fulfilled. Your order is being processed. Your order has been partially shipped. Your order had been cancelled. Your order is on hold. What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold??? But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the house is keeping a close eye on progress. Should I ring them? Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB spares. So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the overworked Miele healthy again. Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually. Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that must be worshipped, hang on something is not right, OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is. Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the Laundromat. Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, yeah right you false idol, the rinse light is telling me that I am not a God but a mere mortal who must face trials in order to be granted entry into the kingdom of the one true God. Holding back the tears I pull the board from the machine and drag my sorry behind back to the table, hmmnh fuse is blown again, this can happen if the relay is not replaced but I replaced it. Test the relay with a 9v
Re: [MBZ] OT - break away from copper - linux
Tim wrote: Yes, as mentioned above set GV to ring your Seattle number and give out the GV number. Not all services are equal, and you should try a few different SIP providers if you are having latency, noise, or drop issues before you give up completely. Thanks for all the tips. The next thing I am learning is the softwall installation my son put up. Configure or install a DMZ or somesuch to keep things separate. Port forwarding, QoS, etc - all new stuff for me. Definitely not gonna mess with too much stuff myself as there are a number of other users here at home that depend on softwall operating. I hope I can con the sons to do the config and code install stuff. I may be back to see you tell more about red, green, orange, purple, DMZ etc. I have read some posts at softwall forum to see what is generally involved in forwarding incoming, port blocking, etc, but it remains quite greek to me. Thanks. mao On Aug 22, 2012 8:07 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: I pay too much for copper connection to ATT to receive dial tone only. Leave it plugged in to an old wired phone, so you have dial tone in a power-out situation. You only get 911 access this way, but that should cover you/SWMBO for real emergencies. handle the limited phone service we use but I would like to try and If you can use GV over the connection raw SIP should be the same - I vaguely recall that Grand Central (predecessor to GV) was a SIP service. Google should have huge bandwidth in Chicago so GV is probably the best outcome for your internet connection. Your connection must be always on for this to make sense. I assume you already have a router set up. Try it for two weeks, call at all times of day and night, and you'll know if it's tolerable for your purposes; then you can kill the land line. see. ABQ son is guiding us through installation using linksys wrp400 voip router, callwithus, ipkall. Gateway device is definitely easier to get used to. At one point I had three VOIP lines, but for the past few years we've been pstn only as we worked through some internet issues. Suggestions: - plan to go to Kinko's to fax, unless you are sending a dozen pages a day it's not worth setting up the system around that; - leave one analog phone connected to the world, - set up asterisk if you need voice mail, - use GV to forward calls to your SIP number so you can change providers on a whim. We use some flavor of linux that included a SIP client Ekiga Softphone - has anyone used this? Yes. It is sufficient, but I personally hate soft phones - I don't like sitting in front of the computer while on the phone. Quality should be comparable to a properly-configured gateway. It should be in repos for all major distros. Is anyone familiar with SIP DID? I guess I will have a Seattle phone number that costs $0.009 per minute if setup is via callwithus and ipkall. Yes, as mentioned above set GV to ring your Seattle number and give out the GV number. Not all services are equal, and you should try a few different SIP providers if you are having latency, noise, or drop issues before you give up completely. If you want to go away from GV in the future you can hand out whatever number makes you happy, then. Best, Tim Yeah - this should be at linux list... mao ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] occupying the deadly 3rd row.
Randy wrote: You might want to talk to someone about depression issues? Is this banned? mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row.
Gerry wrote: I second that. I'm not gonna spend those dollars for a professional. Food is more important than some $*@! professional. Yeah, some of that fits and the head needs a re-boot, for sure, but I am doubtful that will happen. Thanks for the kick, guys. mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?
Dan wrote: I think the anarchists make such chatter just to get law enforcement into a tizzy +1 +1 mao ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
ATTABOY! Did I beat Wilton to it? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: I have been busy with this: You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall. The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's your fault. (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the middle of the machine. What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen. Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0 right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat. But dear I am doing my best, I plead, nah get that look that makes me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ. Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape. I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather than later. Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop online but how long will this take? Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )). Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account to check where my stuff is, get this: Your order has been received. Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being processed. Your order has been fulfilled. Your order is being processed. Your order has been partially shipped. Your order had been cancelled. Your order is on hold. What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold??? But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the house is keeping a close eye on progress. Should I ring them? Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB spares. So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the overworked Miele healthy again. Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually. Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that must be worshipped, hang on something is not right, OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is. Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the Laundromat. Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, yeah right you false idol, the rinse light is telling me that I am not a God but a mere mortal who must face trials in order to be granted entry into the kingdom of the one true God. Holding back the tears I pull the board from the machine and drag my sorry behind back to the table, hmmnh fuse is blown again, this
Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
It's the journey, not the destinatio that counts. You would not have had NEARLY so much fun had it worked the first time! We would not have had such an intertaining story to read. Fay would not have been anymore appreciative of your manly status. See, it's all in your perspective. It worked out just as it should have. On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 7:02 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: ATTABOY! Did I beat Wilton to it? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: I have been busy with this: You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall. The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's your fault. (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the middle of the machine. What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen. Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0 right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat. But dear I am doing my best, I plead, nah get that look that makes me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ. Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape. I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather than later. Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop online but how long will this take? Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )). Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account to check where my stuff is, get this: Your order has been received. Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being processed. Your order has been fulfilled. Your order is being processed. Your order has been partially shipped. Your order had been cancelled. Your order is on hold. What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold??? But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the house is keeping a close eye on progress. Should I ring them? Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB spares. So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the overworked Miele healthy again. Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually. Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that must be worshipped, hang on something is not right, OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is. Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very appreciative that she does not have to go
Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
Wait, you said the missus gave you only that look, which is no Happy Ending to the sordid affair. One hopes that a barley pop or three might have put the mood back in place, and that a Happy Ending might yet obtain. --R On 8/23/2012 7:41 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: I have been busy with this: You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall. The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's your fault. (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the middle of the machine. What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen. Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0 right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat. But dear I am doing my best, I plead, nah get that look that makes me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ. Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape. I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather than later. Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop online but how long will this take? Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )). Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account to check where my stuff is, get this: Your order has been received. Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being processed. Your order has been fulfilled. Your order is being processed. Your order has been partially shipped. Your order had been cancelled. Your order is on hold. What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold??? But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the house is keeping a close eye on progress. Should I ring them? Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB spares. So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the overworked Miele healthy again. Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually. Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that must be worshipped, hang on something is not right, OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is. Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the Laundromat. Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, yeah right you false idol, the rinse light is telling me that I am not a God but a mere mortal who must face trials in order to be granted
Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
WW NN SNM! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Wait, you said the missus gave you only that look, which is no Happy Ending to the sordid affair. One hopes that a barley pop or three might have put the mood back in place, and that a Happy Ending might yet obtain. --R On 8/23/2012 7:41 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: I have been busy with this: You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall. The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's your fault. (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the middle of the machine. What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen. Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0 right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat. But dear I am doing my best, I plead, nah get that look that makes me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ. Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape. I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather than later. Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop online but how long will this take? Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )). Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account to check where my stuff is, get this: Your order has been received. Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being processed. Your order has been fulfilled. Your order is being processed. Your order has been partially shipped. Your order had been cancelled. Your order is on hold. What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold??? But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the house is keeping a close eye on progress. Should I ring them? Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB spares. So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the overworked Miele healthy again. Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually. Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that must be worshipped, hang on something is not right, OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is. Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the Laundromat. Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the
Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
Yep. ATTABOY, anyway! Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending ATTABOY! Did I beat Wilton to it? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: I have been busy with this: You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall. The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's your fault. (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the middle of the machine. What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen. Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0 right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat. But dear I am doing my best, I plead, nah get that look that makes me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ. Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape. I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather than later. Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop online but how long will this take? Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm )). Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account to check where my stuff is, get this: Your order has been received. Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being processed. Your order has been fulfilled. Your order is being processed. Your order has been partially shipped. Your order had been cancelled. Your order is on hold. What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold??? But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the house is keeping a close eye on progress. Should I ring them? Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB spares. So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the overworked Miele healthy again. Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually. Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that must be worshipped, hang on something is not right, OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is. Right O now it's God time and you just never know the missus may be very appreciative that she does not have to go back to the hell that is the Laundromat. Turn the knob, push the button, stand back expecting the drum to turn, yeah right you false idol, the rinse light is telling me
Re: [MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row.
- Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row. Gerry wrote: I second that. I'm not gonna spend those dollars for a professional. Food is more important than some $*@! professional. Yeah, some of that fits and the head needs a re-boot, for sure, but I am doubtful that will happen. Thanks for the kick, guys. mao These meetings are run by people with the same problems as yours; no professionals; they are free, and they work. http://www.lowselfhelpsystems.org/meetings/find-a-meeting.asp This is the organization that has been growing worldwide since 1937: http://www.lowselfhelpsystems.org/about/about-self-help-systems.asp 'nuff said, 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory
I mentioned earlier (on the 9th, to be exact) about finding a position in Hawaii. The position I found is a senior electronics engineer with the W. M. Keck Observatory. This position involves preparing equipment for the Observatory's two 10 meter telescopes. The telescopes are on the top of 13,796 foot Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawai'i. The Observatory's headquarters are off the mountain at Kameula, HI. I did some revision of my CV, wrote a cover letter, and applied for the position on 16 August (a week ago). I had not expected to hear anything about the postion, but I received a phone call today from a person in the Observatory's Human Resources Department. We talked for 25 - 30 minutes. He said if they choose to continue considering me, the next step would be either a call from the hiring manager if he needed more technical information or a panel phone call from 3 or so people around a speaker phone over there. This is exactly what happened for each of the four academic telephone interviews I had. So, we shall see how things develop. Please pray about this position with me. Thanks, 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory
We are rooting for you! I mentioned earlier (on the 9th, to be exact) about finding a position in Hawaii. The position I found is a senior electronics engineer with the W. M. Keck Observatory. This position involves preparing equipment for the Observatory's two 10 meter telescopes. The telescopes are on the top of 13,796 foot Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawai'i. The Observatory's headquarters are off the mountain at Kameula, HI. I did some revision of my CV, wrote a cover letter, and applied for the position on 16 August (a week ago). I had not expected to hear anything about the postion, but I received a phone call today from a person in the Observatory's Human Resources Department. We talked for 25 - 30 minutes. He said if they choose to continue considering me, the next step would be either a call from the hiring manager if he needed more technical information or a panel phone call from 3 or so people around a speaker phone over there. This is exactly what happened for each of the four academic telephone interviews I had. So, we shall see how things develop. Please pray about this position with me. Thanks, 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory
Good luck, Craig. Gerry From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com We are rooting for you! I mentioned earlier (on the 9th, to be exact) about finding a position in Hawaii. The position I found is a senior electronics engineer with the W. M. Keck Observatory. This position involves preparing equipment for the Observatory's two 10 meter telescopes. The telescopes are on the top of 13,796 foot Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawai'i. The Observatory's headquarters are off the mountain at Kameula, HI. I did some revision of my CV, wrote a cover letter, and applied for the position on 16 August (a week ago). I had not expected to hear anything about the postion, but I received a phone call today from a person in the Observatory's Human Resources Department. We talked for 25 - 30 minutes. He said if they choose to continue considering me, the next step would be either a call from the hiring manager if he needed more technical information or a panel phone call from 3 or so people around a speaker phone over there. This is exactly what happened for each of the four academic telephone interviews I had. So, we shall see how things develop. Please pray about this position with me. Thanks, 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2197 / Virus Database: 2437/5220 - Release Date: 08/23/12 ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
I'm getting ready to remove the intake manifold on the '87 300D in order to replace all the glow plugs at once, including reaming the prechambers. (I've had three premature GP failures in the past six months or so, and suspect carboned-up prechambers.) Also doing some other stuff that needs fixing and will be easy to get to while the manifold and crossover pipe are off, like a new valve cover gasket. I'll be changing the oil at the same time, but should I also plan to drain the coolant? Also, what's the torque spec on the manifold bolts? Should I put anything on the gasket or just put it on dry? Thanks for any tips or hints. Alex ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
If I remember correctly, the gasket has sealant on it. This can be a bit fiddly, remember how the injection line clamps go on and don't drop any of the nuts. The hex head screws can be a pain in the backside to reach. Torque is 20 ft/lbs or so, they are the equivalent of 1/4 20 screws. No coolant exposed, no need to drain. Do the usual on the valve cover gasket -- totally clean cover, bang it on the head until you get a solid thwack to seat the seal, don't overtighten. Peter ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
I bought a snap-on 6 mm ball head hex (allen) socket, 3/8 drive and 6 long for the intake manifold bolts. It makes life MUCH easier. If they have an 8 one, that would be good too. Start a couple of bolts (upper) through the manifold, then pull the manifold away from the head and drop the gasket in. it has hooks to catch on the bolts as you slide it in. Gasket has rubber sealant on it. It is truly a one use gasket. You should get a gasket for the crossover pipe also; especially if you don't want oil leaking there. If I remember correctly, the gasket has sealant on it. This can be a bit fiddly, remember how the injection line clamps go on and don't drop any of the nuts. The hex head screws can be a pain in the backside to reach. Torque is 20 ft/lbs or so, they are the equivalent of 1/4 20 screws. No coolant exposed, no need to drain. Do the usual on the valve cover gasket -- totally clean cover, bang it on the head until you get a solid thwack to seat the seal, don't overtighten. Peter ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
On Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:24:57 -0500 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: If I remember correctly, the gasket has sealant on it. Hylomar Advanced Formula is highly recommended. This can be a bit fiddly, remember how the injection line clamps go on and don't drop any of the nuts. Take a picture beforehand to show how it all goes together after it's apart. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
Also do not forget the support brackets for the glow plug wires. if you leave them out the brackets will fall down and short on the manifold. Peter ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory
On Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:51:41 -0400 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Good luck, Craig. Gerry From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com We are rooting for you! Thanks, guys. I'll keep you posted on what develops. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory
Be careful navigating Saddle road. Last time I was there the rental car add-on insurance did not cover any incident occurring on that road. It's the only way to get to the observatory short of a helicopter ride. It will snow near the peak and most people there have long forgotten how to drive in the stuff. You will even get black ice accumulating from the fog. Dive shops, boat charters and many others will give you 25-50% off the advertised tourist rate if you can convince them you are a resident. Best of luck! -Dave Walton On Aug 23, 2012, at 10:31 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: I mentioned earlier (on the 9th, to be exact) about finding a position in Hawaii. The position I found is a senior electronics engineer with the W. M. Keck Observatory. This position involves preparing equipment for the Observatory's two 10 meter telescopes. The telescopes are on the top of 13,796 foot Mauna Kea on the big island of Hawai'i. The Observatory's headquarters are off the mountain at Kameula, HI. I did some revision of my CV, wrote a cover letter, and applied for the position on 16 August (a week ago). I had not expected to hear anything about the postion, but I received a phone call today from a person in the Observatory's Human Resources Department. We talked for 25 - 30 minutes. He said if they choose to continue considering me, the next step would be either a call from the hiring manager if he needed more technical information or a panel phone call from 3 or so people around a speaker phone over there. This is exactly what happened for each of the four academic telephone interviews I had. So, we shall see how things develop. Please pray about this position with me. Thanks, 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
I used Hylomar and reused the crossover pipe and manifold gaskets. Works fine. Check the green O-rings. If they are hard, replace. Mine was loaded up with an insane amount of oil residue from the EGR on the S350. I scraped out what I could get to then used the welding gloves to hold it while I pointed a propane torch into it to heat up the rest until it oozed out. Got several cups worth of crud. Hylomar now comes in a blue blister pack from Permatex. Easy to miss it. -Dave Walton On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:00 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: I'm getting ready to remove the intake manifold on the '87 300D in order to replace all the glow plugs at once, including reaming the prechambers. (I've had three premature GP failures in the past six months or so, and suspect carboned-up prechambers.) Also doing some other stuff that needs fixing and will be easy to get to while the manifold and crossover pipe are off, like a new valve cover gasket. I'll be changing the oil at the same time, but should I also plan to drain the coolant? Also, what's the torque spec on the manifold bolts? Should I put anything on the gasket or just put it on dry? Thanks for any tips or hints. Alex ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
Make sure you put back the injection line support clips too. If you do not the engine vibrations will cause the lines to crack. I was lazy and found out the hard way. #6 broke off right at the injector. On Aug 23, 2012, at 11:41 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: Also do not forget the support brackets for the glow plug wires. if you leave them out the brackets will fall down and short on the manifold. Peter ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
No EGR crud if you use Mobil 1, at least in my experience. Peter ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory
Dave Walton wrote: Be careful navigating Saddle road. Last time I was there the rental car add-on insurance did not cover any incident occurring on that road. It's the only way to get to the observatory short of a helicopter ride. It will snow near the peak and most people there have long forgotten how to drive in the stuff. You will even get black ice accumulating from the fog. I wonder how hard it is to find a W210 with 4matic and ESP (2000-2002 model years) in Hawaii? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 603 intake manifold RR
On Thu, 23 Aug 2012 23:48:35 -0400 Dave Walton walton.d...@gmail.com wrote: Hylomar now comes in a blue blister pack from Permatex. Easy to miss it. They now have several different types of Hylomar. I got the Advanced Formula which is what the old stuff was. It came in a cardboard box. I got the 100 gram tube at http://www.zorotools.com/g/00064940/k-G2500994 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row.
I object to the sudden logic that recognizing and accepting that no one leaves this world alive somehow makes you depressed. Further, I object to the idea that just because we live in a financial depression with near total lack of good leadership that we are personally depressed. FFS... doesn't anybody own or wear big boy pants anymore? Grant... On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Gerry wrote: I second that. I'm not gonna spend those dollars for a professional. Food is more important than some $*@! professional. Yeah, some of that fits and the head needs a re-boot, for sure, but I am doubtful that will happen. Thanks for the kick, guys. mao ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] List working today? With a happy ending
I feel your pain mate... When the missus has a bad day... everybody has a bad day... Grant... On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 6:36 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Wait, you said the missus gave you only that look, which is no Happy Ending to the sordid affair. One hopes that a barley pop or three might have put the mood back in place, and that a Happy Ending might yet obtain. --R On 8/23/2012 7:41 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: I have been busy with this: You know the story, after a hard day at the coal face, you come home and the missus announces in that femine tone that only they can produce and immediately makes you feel 2 inches tall. The washing machine made a God awful noise and stopped working and it's your fault. (well she didn't say it was my fault but that tone in the voice...) Hmmnh, grab a beer and have a gander, push buttons and such, water goes in, water goes out but no turny of the round thingy in the middle of the machine. What the., this is a Miele, it is not supposed to break down. Far out, OK the rinse light is flashing, that's not supposed to happen. Googly woggly says that the flashy light means the motor is having a moment, Ok maybe the brushes are not brushing. Motor out and into my leaky workshop, many extensive and complicated tests later the brushes, although worn a bit are serviceable. Back to the drawing board or in this case http://www.diynot.com/forums/**viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0http://www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=130792start=0right a problem on the control board, pull the board and find the meter of multiness. Sure enough fuse is kaputt. No worries Jaycar have a pile of stuff. Sales fella has a meltdown when shown the bits that are not biting. Humnh back home with tail between legs to find a winging missus bitching about the state of the local Laundromat. But dear I am doing my best, I plead, nah get that look that makes me feel like a metro sexual who does not own tools or a BBQ. Now under extreme pressure and way to early to take my medicine, I pick up the telling bone and let my fingers do the walking. Aztronics sympathise but do not have the right bits but could cobble something together. Hmmnh I think, looking at my fencing wire and duct tape. I know damn well if I want my coffee and other nice things in the morning I am going to have to get this German clothes cleaner going sooner rather than later. Some of the people in the above mentioned forum reckon that http://au.element14.com/ is the go for bits, hey I know how to shop online but how long will this take? Well they have the right erzatsteile and promise lightening quick postage. So I take the plunge and 30 bucks later including shipping (I ordered two relays and they only sell the fuses in 10, so I have spares now) the deed is done. Proudly announce to the missus that parts are on order and everything is under control (this should buy me some time before she gets the poo poos and calls the bloke in the red van (which I believe is a MB http://www.miele.com.au/au/**domestic/service/** customersupport.htmhttp://www.miele.com.au/au/domestic/service/customersupport.htm)). Anyway next morning I log into my element14 (sounds kinda creepy) account to check where my stuff is, get this: Your order has been received. Your order has been assigned an order number and is currently being processed. Your order has been fulfilled. Your order is being processed. Your order has been partially shipped. Your order had been cancelled. Your order is on hold. What the flying truck, order cancelled? order on hold??? But they promised that they have the stuff ready for shipping. Now I have to be very careful and not show any signs of panic, as the lady of the house is keeping a close eye on progress. Should I ring them? Well anyway by the time I start to think about reaching for the blower, a fella arrives on the doorstep, after much announcing by my feral Jack Russels, I manage to squeeze out the door and grab my bag of goodies. Not bad, delivery in less than 24 hours, they must have got training from MB spares. So now I can show the boss the wee little bits that will make the overworked Miele healthy again. Grab the stick with the hot end and set myself up in the warmth of the dining room, to weave my magic. The fuse was easy but the 8 prong relay gave a hell of a fight but lost eventually. Stick the new relay on and rush into the laundry to fit the board, turn on the machine and proudly announce that it's fixed and I am a God that must be worshipped, hang on something is not right, OMFG I soldered the relay on the wrong side of the board, so much for quality control. Quietly sneek back to the soldering iron and pretending this is normal, remove relay, turn board over and with a hiss of hot metal on cold solder show that fn relay who the boss is. Right O now it's God time and
Re: [MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory
Not Dave Walton wrote: Be careful navigating Saddle road. Last time I was there the rental car add-on insurance did not cover any incident occurring on that road. It's the only way to get to the observatory short of a helicopter ride. It will snow near the peak and most people there have long forgotten how to drive in the stuff. You will even get black ice accumulating from the fog. I wonder how hard it is to find a W210 with 4matic and ESP (2000-2002 model years) in Hawaii? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
