Re: [MBZ] My Keck Interview
Ted Kennedy coulda used wunnathem. --R On 9/3/12 12:26 AM, Craig wrote: On Sun, 2 Sep 2012 21:16:11 -0600 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sat, 1 Sep 2012 07:12:26 -0400 Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: Maybe you could ask them to throw in a schwimmenwagen as a signing bonus? :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Schwimmwagen I'm fairly certain I would not want to use a Schwimmwagen to get between the islands. Or, if you want to buy one, go to http://www.oldbug.com/schwim1.htm 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] Oil
The newest diesel ratings are definitely for the latest low emission engines, for your 20 or 30 year old diesels you are better off with the traditional oils (which are getting harder to find, as most stores only stock oil for cars made within the last 10 years or so since few people keep a car longer than that). Allan Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com writes: Just because there is an MB spec for an oil doesn't mean that spec is valid for all cars they ever made. Only the new cars need the ESP oil. Don't bother on older cars... in fact, it might even be harmful to use. I put Mobil 1 ESP 5W40 in my '95 E320 and it burned a quart of oil in 7500 miles. Then I did my research. Went back to the old Mobil 0w40 and it doesn't use oil any more. I can't explain why, but I think it does suggest that newest oil isn't the best for older engines. -- 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] My Keck Interview
Craig diese...@pisquared.net writes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Schwimmwagen I'm fairly certain I would not want to use a Schwimmwagen to get between the islands. Better than an outrigger canoe that the natives would have used? 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
[MBZ] OT: live flight traffic of the world
This is a pretty cool website http://www.flightradar24.com/ Based on data collected from aircraft with ADS-B transponders. Requires a decently modern browser with JavaScript enabled. -- 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
[MBZ] any clues - tach AC shut off
Prior to my '85 300TD engine going south, I noticed that my tachometer (goes to 0 rpm) and AC compressor would shut off after some random period of time. When starting the car from cold, both the tach and AC work OK. I recently had a rebuilt motor installed and this tach AC problem hasn't changed. The Freon Pressure Switch by the receiver/dryer is new and all the local connections there have been cleaned and lubricated with conductive grease, and the AC Overload Relay, located up under the dash on the far right side), has been taken apart, the PC board resoldered and connections cleaned and lubed and I still have the problem of the tach AC shutting off. Since the tach and AC compressor are on different fuses, I don't think the problem rests there. I'm wondering if the problem may be heat related, as the tach AC tend to shut off 5-15 min. after starting/running the car. Any clues? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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] Radio Lights
Where do you buy them? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2012, at 12:34 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: One of the lights in my Becker Grand Prix OE stereo in my 91 300D has burned out. Is there an easy way to replace the bulb? Easy? Probably not. Don't these use solder-in grain of wheat bulbs? I bought a small pack of them once upon a time for just these sorts of repairs. Same light as in the older outdoor temperature displays. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] OT: live flight traffic of the world
On Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:41:58 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: This is a pretty cool website http://www.flightradar24.com/ Based on data collected from aircraft with ADS-B transponders. Requires a decently modern browser with JavaScript enabled. That's amazing. You have no idea of the number of airplanes in the air until you look at the website. 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] clues - tach AC stop addendum
Folks, I meant to add that I've changed out the PBU in my '85 300TD with a spare I have sittin' 'round but this had no effect. Also, I thought I'd change out the AC Overload Relay with that from my '84 300D but can't locate it in my '84 300D as it's not located up under the far right side of the dash like it is in my '85 300TD, and I've looked everywhere in the engine compartment of the '84 300D and cannot seem to locate it. Again, any clues as to why the tach AC stop in my '85 300TD? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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] clues - tach AC stop addendum
I have an intermittent tach in my '83 300D. I've noticed that changing buttons on the ACC controller usually brings it back to life. My AC doesn't work so I don't know if the AC cuts out with the tach, but there does seem to be something going on. Different fuses, as you note, but perhaps a common ground somewhere? Allan G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com writes: Folks, I meant to add that I've changed out the PBU in my '85 300TD with a spare I have sittin' 'round but this had no effect. Also, I thought I'd change out the AC Overload Relay with that from my '84 300D but can't locate it in my '84 300D as it's not located up under the far right side of the dash like it is in my '85 300TD, and I've looked everywhere in the engine compartment of the '84 300D and cannot seem to locate it. Again, any clues as to why the tach AC stop in my '85 300TD? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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 -- 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] clues - tach AC stop addendum
Replace the overload protection relay, it's cutting out if it's the same as the one in the W124 -- controls more than one circuit. Re- soldering only works if broken solder connections were the problem. 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] Calling Pete Arnold: WAS: Camper / travel trailer or caravan slideout
If you own a camper or motorhome with slideouts, carry an ample supply of
lithium spray grease and keep everything slick or your days of satisfaction
are numbered, and you are vulnerable.
BTDT. Driving to the nearest RV shop down busy highways with the slide
stuck and hanging halfway out into oncoming traffic... not pretty. Slide
stuck, motor burned out, no viable recovery on site.
Grant...
On Sun, Sep 2, 2012 at 5:46 PM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.netwrote:
On mine ('97 Alpenlite 5th. Wheel) it is mechanical, not hydraulic. I'm by
no means an expert, but I think this is typical. There is a rack on the
underside of the slider and that presumably engages a gear motor. There is
also a manual backup in the form of a hex drive accessed through a port on
the curbside.
Greg
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Subject: [MBZ] Calling Pete Arnold: WAS: Camper / travel trailer or caravan
slideout
A question made for Pete Arnold
I have been asked for advice on a trailer slideout. Why me? I guess
because I work on my own cars, therefore I must know about all
automotive like stuff.
Anyway - I don't. Know everything. Actually, I know very little about
these camper or travel trailers [caravans]. I believe the slide out
sections are hydraulic. Is the system
durable? What about roof and wall leaks at the joint? Is
there a manual backup to the (presumably) electric control?
Are there other questions I should be asking?
So I'm hope someone on this amazing list is familiar with these and can
make me smart enough to give good advise. *smiles*
--Philip
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Re: [MBZ] clues - tach AC stop addendum
G. M. Brown wrote: Also, I thought I'd change out the AC Overload Relay with that from my '84 300D but can't locate it in my '84 300D as it's not located up under the far right side of the dash like it is in my '85 300TD, and I've looked everywhere in the engine compartment of the '84 300D and cannot seem to locate it. Again, any clues as to why the tach AC stop in my '85 300TD? The 1985 is unique. That is one item on the list of why I'm not fond of the '85s. All prior years have no KLIMA under the hood or controller box under the dash. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] any clues - tach AC shut off
G. M. Brown wrote: Prior to my '85 300TD engine going south, I noticed that my tachometer (goes to 0 rpm) and AC compressor would shut off after some random period of time. I'm wondering if the problem may be heat related, as the tach AC tend to shut off 5-15 min. after starting/running the car. Any clues? KLIMA relay? -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] clues - tach AC stop addendum
any clues as to why the tach AC stop in my '85 300TD? Unlike other 123's, the '85 tach amp is _not_ in the can on the fender. It's part of something else, the Klima? Find, and fix. Resoldering is a good first step. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Radio Lights
Where do you buy them? I no longer remember. It was one of the many electronic surplus houses. You might try Mouser. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Ethelred is now Ready
I finally came to terms with just letting one go. http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL2sale.html for the curious. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: live flight traffic of the world
This is a similar site I have used for some time to track flights directly - I think they also have a real time flights in the air section as well. http://flightaware.com/live/ Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 9:41 AM, Allan Streib wrote: This is a pretty cool website http://www.flightradar24.com/ Based on data collected from aircraft with ADS-B transponders. Requires a decently modern browser with JavaScript enabled. -- 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] OT: live flight traffic of the world
I love people's reaction to seeing the FlightAware website for the first time. It's always something along the lines of... THIS IS AWESOME! HOW DID I EVER LIVE WITHOUT THIS!?! Another cool one to share... www.liveatc.net, though I may have heard about that one from this list. TE -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 1:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: live flight traffic of the world This is a similar site I have used for some time to track flights directly - I think they also have a real time flights in the air section as well. http://flightaware.com/live/ Dan ___ 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] Like Buttah
I have been away for a few weeks helping my sister deal with being left by the father of her children. Las time I drove Frosch was the Seattle Show and shine, then under the car cover she went. Pulled the car out from her cocoon and went to the Caffeine and Gasoline Griots host each first Saturday of the month. Early morning gathering of roughly like minded folks with cars in various conditions of spiffiness. Some are rare and pretty cool, others are rat rods or garage queens and some are just a varied iteration of the same model. Either way, it is a nice start to the weekend to get some java and a sweet treat then wander the parking area admiring cars. September was going to host Italian iron later in the morning, so a few red cars were there. Rolls Royce had new models from their stable on show. Ugly cars now. I enjoyed chatting with a few folks and seeing the cars while sipping italian coffee. Not the usual service of java, but the donuts were the same. Really like the Fiat Topolino much more than the red go fast cars. Drive down was uneventful. About 30 miles from my house to the headquarters. By 10am it had warmed up, but not enough to go top down. Time to leave the spaces for the incoming stallions, and such. Driving back home I was just amazed at how smooth and dreamy this car was on the highway at speed. I really like her. Not all rough and stumbly the way Gump was. I loved Gump, she was simple and practical, but not smooth. Frosch is like silk. Smooth heavy whipping cream drizzled on peaches freshly picked and cut in a bowl. Warm and soft as a baby's tummy waiting for a raspberry by grandpa. So, I skipped going right home and went to a Home Despot for garden supplies a few miles north so I could extend my peaceful wheel time. Yesterday I used the ROB and the new to me Griots carnuba wax on Frosch. I had done a good enough job with the FLAPS stuff earlier in August, but want to get her ready for winter storage with a stout coat of protection. I used the stick wax. Sort of like the rub on deoderant stick that you wipe onto the buffer pad in sparing amounts. It went on easily and buffed out to a great shine. I took advantage of the morning clouds so that it would be cooler and instructions said to not use on hot car or in full sun. Once finished, I washed SWMBA car. It was still encrusted with the carcasses of plethora of insects Montana has to offer this time of year. I went back inside to finish the sunday paper and make a light lunch. Changed out the laundry.Looked out the window and she was beckoning me to take her out. So I did. We hit the road and ended up at a small town ice cream shop for a fresh blueberry shake. Took the back roads all the way home. Three hours of just marveling at how comfortable and smooth, sensuous the feel of driving her was. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___ 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] OT: live flight traffic of the world
On Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:40:52 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: This is a similar site I have used for some time to track flights directly - I think they also have a real time flights in the air section as well. http://flightaware.com/live/ This one even shows single-engine light (private?) aircraft. 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] Rebuilding injectors
Should be. Depends on pop pressure. I have a few sets, but the pop pressures are not the same. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Sep 2, 2012, at 9:39 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Anyone? Are the W115 220D injector bodies interchangeable with the W123 240D? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 1, 2012, at 9:05 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I went ahead and ordered the Mercedesource Monarch injector nozzles with rebuild kit and tester. I was going to get rebuilds from Rusty but decided that I was interested in learning about this whole rebuild process instead:) One of the downfalls is that I will have to keep my car out of comission for a while. I'm not particularly thrilled about this option as my 240D is my daily driver. I have a set of 220D injectors that may have been rebuilt twenty yrs ago and never used. I don't trust them but was considering rebuilding them with the Monarch injector nozzles for the 240D. My question is: Are the injectors on the 220D the same as on the 240D? Are all the parts-barring the nozzles identical? If so, I can rebuild those and not have my car out of comission. Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] OT: live flight traffic of the world
That's where I first saw it - I was at the FBO at KIND that used to be Indiana Beechcraft getting ready to make a quick hop to Oshkosh on the corporate Gulfstream, and they had this on a big flatscreen monitor in the waiting area. I use it whenever a family member is flying, as it allows me to know where their aircraft is - beats going to the airport and sitting around if they're delayed. Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 2:34 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:40:52 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: This is a similar site I have used for some time to track flights directly - I think they also have a real time flights in the air section as well. http://flightaware.com/live/ This one even shows single-engine light (private?) aircraft. 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
[MBZ] OT Labah Day labors
I have not done anything car-related today, but did make up a batch of hot sauce with another batch of peppers I picked yesterday. I planted some mixed hot peppers in some pots and they have done pretty well. Little red peppers, jalapenos, some hot banana(?) peppers, and I think another kind. Anyway, today's batch was a mango/pineapple/lime with a bit of rum thrown in to sterilize the bottles. I put a half banana in the batch too to thicken it up a bit, and a bit of ginger. It is sweet and fruity with a nice afterburn, not a huge heat punch. A couple of weeks ago I made some peach hot sauce, I have been using that for a dipping sauce for green beans and chicken and such, it is quite tasty too with a slow afterburn. This stuff would probably be good as a chicken grilling hot sauce, and a shrimp dipping sauce. I guess I need to get some shrimp tomorrow and give it a try. I think we should have a sauce-off with Andrew! --R ___ 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] OT Labah Day labors
'Finished up Andrew's jar of pepper jelly coupla days ago - mighty good. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 3:02 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Labah Day labors I have not done anything car-related today, but did make up a batch of hot sauce with another batch of peppers I picked yesterday. I planted some mixed hot peppers in some pots and they have done pretty well. Little red peppers, jalapenos, some hot banana(?) peppers, and I think another kind. Anyway, today's batch was a mango/pineapple/lime with a bit of rum thrown in to sterilize the bottles. I put a half banana in the batch too to thicken it up a bit, and a bit of ginger. It is sweet and fruity with a nice afterburn, not a huge heat punch. A couple of weeks ago I made some peach hot sauce, I have been using that for a dipping sauce for green beans and chicken and such, it is quite tasty too with a slow afterburn. This stuff would probably be good as a chicken grilling hot sauce, and a shrimp dipping sauce. I guess I need to get some shrimp tomorrow and give it a try. I think we should have a sauce-off with Andrew! --R ___ 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] Ethelred is now Ready
That is a great price - compared to what I got Frosch for. Perfect starter SL, given that you have poured so much quality work into having it fully functional. clay On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:29 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: I finally came to terms with just letting one go. http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL2sale.html for the curious. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] OT: live flight traffic of the world
I used an iPhone app to follow Grndson back and forth to France, etc. 'Didn't try it, though, for Aeroflot to Vilnius, Kiev, etc. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: live flight traffic of the world That's where I first saw it - I was at the FBO at KIND that used to be Indiana Beechcraft getting ready to make a quick hop to Oshkosh on the corporate Gulfstream, and they had this on a big flatscreen monitor in the waiting area. I use it whenever a family member is flying, as it allows me to know where their aircraft is - beats going to the airport and sitting around if they're delayed. Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 2:34 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:40:52 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: This is a similar site I have used for some time to track flights directly - I think they also have a real time flights in the air section as well. http://flightaware.com/live/ This one even shows single-engine light (private?) aircraft. 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 ___ 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] Ethelred is now Ready
Agreed. I would be seriously interested if this wasn't 3,000 miles away. Darn. Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 3:10 PM, clay monroe wrote: That is a great price - compared to what I got Frosch for. Perfect starter SL, given that you have poured so much quality work into having it fully functional. clay On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:29 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: I finally came to terms with just letting one go. http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL2sale.html for the curious. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Ethelred is now Ready
But Dan, you can drive it back home with no troubles since Jim has made it work so well. Might have a very high fuel bill to get back to FL. Fly into Spokane and take I-90 to Sioux Fall, then drop down I-25 to I-40 and head home. clay On Sep 3, 2012, at 12:14 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Agreed. I would be seriously interested if this wasn't 3,000 miles away. Darn. Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 3:10 PM, clay monroe wrote: That is a great price - compared to what I got Frosch for. Perfect starter SL, given that you have poured so much quality work into having it fully functional. clay On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:29 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: I finally came to terms with just letting one go. http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL2sale.html for the curious. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Ethelred is now Ready
On Sep 3, 2012, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Agreed. I would be seriously interested if this wasn't 3,000 miles away. Darn. Great excuse for a cross country drive... Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] Ethelred is now Ready
On Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:19:58 -0700 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: But Dan, you can drive it back home with no troubles since Jim has made it work so well. Might have a very high fuel bill to get back to FL. Fly into Spokane and take I-90 to Sioux Fall, then drop down I-25 to I-40 and head home. And when you drop down I-25 to I-40 you will be in my neighborhood. 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
[MBZ] Stripped bolt bugs spacewalkers
If you messed up a do-it-yourself job around your home over the weekend, you're in good company: a new power switching unit at the International Space Station has had to be tethered and left partly-fitted, after a jammed bolt led to the spacewalking electricians abandoning their installation attempt. The spacewalk was scheduled to attach a new unit that helps route power generated by the ISS's solar panels to the space station's internal systems. Since it's one of four units the ISS uses, there's no danger of blackouts, so NASA decided that the recalcitrant bolt needed a re-think. Even with three such channels unavailable, flight controllers have been able to reroute power to critical station systems and payloads with only a minimal impact on operations, NASA says. The space agency added that The most probable cause is likely a combination of a slight misalignment in the positioning of the spare unit for its installation prior to bolting and possible damage to the threads of the receptacle posts on the S-zero truss to which the MBSU must be bolted in place. Astronauts Akihiko Hoshide of Japan and American Sunita Williams were installing the new suitcase-sized main-bush switching unit to replace a faulty switch. One of the two unit's bolts, which NASA says needed 15 turns to be considered secure, kept sticking at the ninth turn. An attempt to clean the housing with nitrogen gas were unsuccessful, as were attempts to remove the bolt. NASA has announced that the astronauts will take another shot at installing the unit this Wednesday (September 5). NASA will broadcast the spacewalk on NASA TV. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/03/stuck_bolt_bugs_spacewalkers/ The bolt stuck at the ninth turn and it needed a total of fifteen turns to tighten. How would you fix the stuck bolt? 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] OT: Firefox, Opera allow crooks to hide an entire phish site in a link
Watch out for the tinyurl that isn't Posted in Malware, 3rd September 2012 15:52 GMT A shortcoming in browsers including Firefox and Opera allows crooks to easily hide an entire malicious web page in a clickable link - ideal for fooling victims into handing over passwords and other sensitive info. Usually, so-called phishing attacks rely on tricking marks into visiting websites designed by criminals to masquerade as banks and online stores, thus snaffling punters' credentials and bank account details when they try to use the bogus pages. However this requires finding somewhere to host the counterfeit sites, which are often quickly taken down by hosting companies and the authorities or blocked by filters. Instead, the malicious web pages can be stored in data URIs - uniform resource identifiers, not to be confused with URLs - which stuff the web code into a handy string that when clicked on, instructs the browser to unpack the payload and present it as a page.snip http://firefox.tweetmeme.com/story/11909847532/firefox-opera-allow-crooks-to-hide-an-entire-phish-site-in-a-link-o-the-register ___ 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] Stripped bolt bugs spacewalkers
Gerry Archer wrote: If you messed up a do-it-yourself job around your home over the weekend, you're in good company: a new power switching unit at the International Space Station has had to be tethered and left partly-fitted, after a jammed bolt led to the spacewalking electricians abandoning their installation attempt. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/03/stuck_bolt_bugs_spacewalkers/ The bolt stuck at the ninth turn and it needed a total of fifteen turns to tighten. How would you fix the stuck bolt? Welder. It's the answer to _all_ problems relating to metal fitments. Or a big wrench [spanner, shifter]. And as a last resort, a navy screwdriver - more commenly known as a 16 lb [8 kg] sledgehammer. And if all that fails, I'll bet Kaleb would buy it the whole thing for $500. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Stripped bolt bugs spacewalkers
Yabbut would it fit in his back yard? Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 4:17 PM, Fmiser wrote: Welder. It's the answer to _all_ problems relating to metal fitments. Or a big wrench [spanner, shifter]. And as a last resort, a navy screwdriver - more commenly known as a 16 lb [8 kg] sledgehammer. And if all that fails, I'll bet Kaleb would buy it the whole thing for $500. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Ethelred is now Ready
Unfortunately I don't have the time for a cross-country trip, and I would be reluctant to attempt one in a car of this vintage (no aspersions cast on Jim's work, either - looks like he did a lot of nice things to the car, which make it attractive for the price.) Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 3:49 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:19:58 -0700 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: But Dan, you can drive it back home with no troubles since Jim has made it work so well. Might have a very high fuel bill to get back to FL. Fly into Spokane and take I-90 to Sioux Fall, then drop down I-25 to I-40 and head home. And when you drop down I-25 to I-40 you will be in my neighborhood. 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
[MBZ] Enjoy This Custom Conversion
Check out this cool pickup conversion I saw up in Pasco County yesterday https://www.dropbox.com/sh/eg1we03fcm63b57/SaRn9WDail Dan ___ 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] Ethelred is now Ready
phoo! Takes all of five days if you take your time and lollygag. I did Orlando to Seattle in five days. Started at 2pm in FL and ended up in Seattle at noon five days later. Took time out to visit Asheville and see Biltmore one day after driving country roads through GA to get there. Did a few long hauls through Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming. Car wanted to spend the day at the SLC MB dealer with a stuck EGR while it went for rides up and down the lift while the techs scratched their collective noggins for six hours. I figure you could take a weekend out and arrive Friday morning. Make it to Rapid City for dinner, then KC for dinner the next day. Sunday dinner could be Memphis BBQ, and home Monday evening. Heck, you cover gas and lodging and I just may do it for you. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Sep 3, 2012, at 1:53 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Unfortunately I don't have the time for a cross-country trip, and I would be reluctant to attempt one in a car of this vintage (no aspersions cast on Jim's work, either - looks like he did a lot of nice things to the car, which make it attractive for the price.) Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 3:49 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:19:58 -0700 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: But Dan, you can drive it back home with no troubles since Jim has made it work so well. Might have a very high fuel bill to get back to FL. Fly into Spokane and take I-90 to Sioux Fall, then drop down I-25 to I-40 and head home. And when you drop down I-25 to I-40 you will be in my neighborhood. 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 ___ 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] Ethelred is now Ready
I did SFO to TPA in four days. BTDT. Don't care to do it again, and that was in a very well sorted 1982 300SD. Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:09 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: phoo! Takes all of five days if you take your time and lollygag. I did Orlando to Seattle in five days. Started at 2pm in FL and ended up in Seattle at noon five days later. Took time out to visit Asheville and see Biltmore one day after driving country roads through GA to get there. Did a few long hauls through Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and Wyoming. Car wanted to spend the day at the SLC MB dealer with a stuck EGR while it went for rides up and down the lift while the techs scratched their collective noggins for six hours. I figure you could take a weekend out and arrive Friday morning. Make it to Rapid City for dinner, then KC for dinner the next day. Sunday dinner could be Memphis BBQ, and home Monday evening. Heck, you cover gas and lodging and I just may do it for you. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Sep 3, 2012, at 1:53 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Unfortunately I don't have the time for a cross-country trip, and I would be reluctant to attempt one in a car of this vintage (no aspersions cast on Jim's work, either - looks like he did a lot of nice things to the car, which make it attractive for the price.) Dan On Sep 3, 2012, at 3:49 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:19:58 -0700 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: But Dan, you can drive it back home with no troubles since Jim has made it work so well. Might have a very high fuel bill to get back to FL. Fly into Spokane and take I-90 to Sioux Fall, then drop down I-25 to I-40 and head home. And when you drop down I-25 to I-40 you will be in my neighborhood. 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 ___ 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
[MBZ] OT - Digital Pianos
I am finally going to check off a bucket list item and start taking piano lessons, something I have wanted since I was a young boy. While I could purchase an acoustic piano at this point, I would rather invest in a decent digital piano that has good action first. Once I start to become proficient and am sure I want to continue on, I'll be better suited to find a good acoustic piano that I would expect to spend a fair amount on and keep for some time. I see a lot of Yamaha DPs on CL in the $300-$700 range, but it's almost like trying to buy a DVD player - they all do the same thing, but what makes one better than the others? I want something that will provide action similar to an acoustic piano, and 88 keys. As for all the MIDI and synth stuff, I don't care. Anyone on the list a keyboard player who might want to weigh in on this? Thanks, Dan ___ 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] M1 5W40
...Yea, I think thats it. Accordign to the mobil site, pep boys carries it, so we shall see... That price is just about double retail. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] GL
229.51 according to the site Jaime sent, both have a 0w40 but it seems the regular 0w40 is not it, it has to be the ESP formula. Its CDI but its the same engine as the bluetec, just does not have the DEF... So it is a V-6, then? In 2007 the Bluetec name was introduced on the E-Class and it was added to the rest of the diesels later. In the E even though E320 is on the back, they were all 3-liters in that period. BTW, Urea injection did not show up until later. What is DEF? RLE RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Flight aware.
A few yeears ago my friend CB bought a Mooney 252 somewhere in Minnesota and I tracked his return flight to Tacoma. All I needed was his N number. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] No MB: B5 VW Passat parts for the taking
I think there are a couple of VW Passat owners here- do you need (or think you may need) suspension parts? Have leftover upper control control arms (front and rear, both side) and a pair of tie outer tie rods (lower). Also a front wheel bearing. All are from a 2001 (B5, pre-facelift 1.8t) Passat FWD that we sold a few years back. These are AFTERMARKET- not original VW so there is risk there, but the original VW upper arms were so bad that these were reportedly better than the original VW parts. Yours for shipping if you want them. we're moving and I don't want to take them and prefer not to throw them out. Tony Wirtel -- Tony Wirtel mobile i3 +1 610.551.5923 ___ 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] Useless trivia dept
...This one even shows single-engine light (private?) aircraft... Light aircraft are defined as anything with a gross weight under 12500 pounds. Lots of twins (King Airs and such) are under that so no type rating is required. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Digital Pianos
I love the sound of a Rhodes piano, very distinctive, not sure how it feels to play though. Allan Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com writes: I am finally going to check off a bucket list item and start taking piano lessons, something I have wanted since I was a young boy. While I could purchase an acoustic piano at this point, I would rather invest in a decent digital piano that has good action first. Once I start to become proficient and am sure I want to continue on, I'll be better suited to find a good acoustic piano that I would expect to spend a fair amount on and keep for some time. I see a lot of Yamaha DPs on CL in the $300-$700 range, but it's almost like trying to buy a DVD player - they all do the same thing, but what makes one better than the others? I want something that will provide action similar to an acoustic piano, and 88 keys. As for all the MIDI and synth stuff, I don't care. Anyone on the list a keyboard player who might want to weigh in on this? Thanks, Dan ___ 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 -- 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] Stripped bolt bugs spacewalkers
Stick a few washers or shims in there, and yer good ta go. Or some JBWeld -- they got any of that up there? Or just beat the hell out of it with a BFH and call it done, let the next poor fool deal with it. It's pretty clear Akihiko and Sunita never worked on an old car, or an old house, or at a Midas Muffler shop. NASA is slipping on their hiring -- I would bet any of the Original 7 would have had that sucker stowed away in time for cocktail hour. --R On 9/3/12 4:01 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: The bolt stuck at the ninth turn and it needed a total of fifteen turns to tighten. How would you fix the stuck bolt? 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] GL
On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: What is DEF? Diesel Exhaust Fluid. For Selective Catalytic Reduction systems in modern diesel tractors (semis) and other diesel using equipment. http://www.cumminsfiltration.com/html/en/products/fuel/diesel_emission/urea.html http://www.air1def.com/en/ Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] GL
Yes it's v6 3.0 cdi, they were called bluetec in the e class earlier, and in 2009 in the ml and gl. Def is diesel exhaust fluid, mine does not take it, that started in 09 Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:07 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: 229.51 according to the site Jaime sent, both have a 0w40 but it seems the regular 0w40 is not it, it has to be the ESP formula. Its CDI but its the same engine as the bluetec, just does not have the DEF... So it is a V-6, then? In 2007 the Bluetec name was introduced on the E-Class and it was added to the rest of the diesels later. In the E even though E320 is on the back, they were all 3-liters in that period. BTW, Urea injection did not show up until later. What is DEF? RLE RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] OT - Digital Pianos
On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:37 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I love the sound of a Rhodes piano, very distinctive, not sure how it feels to play though. Ray thinks the action is pretty good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdbrIrFxas0feature=youtube_gdata_player Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ 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] OT - Digital Pianos
A better clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cnzuI4fsMsfeature=youtube_gdata_player Rick Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:37 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I love the sound of a Rhodes piano, very distinctive, not sure how it feels to play though. ___ 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] OT - Digital Pianos
I have a Miracle piano for sale. Not 88 keys, but a good beginner piano and a collectible item. I can supply everything, including the computer to hook it up to a classic (040) Mac. Complete and in the original box, Original Macintosh conversion kit. Add a Miracle Piano nintendo cartridge and some gamers pay crazy money for them. ___ 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] OT - Digital Pianos
Dan Penoff wrote: While I could purchase an acoustic piano at this point, I would rather invest in a decent digital piano that has good action first. Once I start to become proficient and am sure I want to continue on, I'll be better suited to find a good acoustic piano that I would expect to spend a fair amount on and keep for some time. they all do the same thing, but what makes one better than the others? Action and audio. Not just how the key press feels, but how it controls the sound. Better keyboards have better action that better mimic a mechanical piano. Keep in mind, though, that even mechanical pianos have a _lot_ of variation in action. The better keyboards are sampled rather than generated. That means a recording was made and this recording is tweaked to get each pitch on the piano. The result is an envelope that sounds much more like a mechanical piano. The better keyboards use more samples - both to decrease the number of pitches that have to be created from each sample and to have different samples for the various intensities of key presses. Anyone on the list a keyboard player who might want to weigh in on this? A piano teacher I know choose a Casio PX-330 as one of the very best of the lower-priced keyboards - as of a couple years ago. It is not as good as an acoustic, but it's good enough it was used as the second piano for a duet recital. I have not played it - but I have heard it. Pretty decent. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding injectors
Dimitry - I recently rebuilt the injectors on my '81 SD using the monarch nozzles. I am pretty happy with the results. While testing before I rebuilt the injectors I had one injector that was peeing a stream before it popped. I imagine that was causing a lot of my rough idle and excess black smoke. BTW to clean them I used some biodegradable cleaner that I had from a McParts store named Purple Power by Klean Rite. I cut it about 50% with water. Dismantled them and soaked the parts for about 30 minutes. They came pretty clean just scrubbed them with an old tooth brush. I had also purchased a brass round brush to rod out the interior surfaces of the holder but not sure that was even necessary. After scrubbing with the tooth brush I rinsed the parts off with a sprayer on the garden hose, blew them dry with compressed air then coated right away with a thick coat of WD-40 to prevent rusting. I then lapped the various surfaces as required followed by a final clean and more WD-40.Good luck on your project. Barry I went ahead and ordered the Mercedesource Monarch injector nozzles with rebuild kit and tester. I was going to get rebuilds from Rusty but decided that I was interested in learning about this whole rebuild process instead:) ___ 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] Flight aware.
RLE wrote: A few yeears ago my friend CB bought a Mooney 252 somewhere in Minnesota and I tracked his return flight to Tacoma. All I needed was his N number. Several months ago there was a flightpath shown at flightaware of the dreamliner test flight where they flew a path that spelled out 787 and perhaps boeing logo. I use flightaware to see where my son flies. 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] Ethelred is now Ready
Rick wrote: Great excuse for a cross country drive... Pay for fuel and bus home and I will drive for ya. Got time, no job. 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] Rebuilding injectors
Thanks Barry. That was insightful. I also hear that Purple Power is good stuff:) did you have to adjust pop pressures with the shims? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2012, at 7:57 PM, Barry Stark barryst...@verizon.net wrote: Dimitry - I recently rebuilt the injectors on my '81 SD using the monarch nozzles. I am pretty happy with the results. While testing before I rebuilt the injectors I had one injector that was peeing a stream before it popped. I imagine that was causing a lot of my rough idle and excess black smoke. BTW to clean them I used some biodegradable cleaner that I had from a McParts store named Purple Power by Klean Rite. I cut it about 50% with water. Dismantled them and soaked the parts for about 30 minutes. They came pretty clean just scrubbed them with an old tooth brush. I had also purchased a brass round brush to rod out the interior surfaces of the holder but not sure that was even necessary. After scrubbing with the tooth brush I rinsed the parts off with a sprayer on the garden hose, blew them dry with compressed air then coated right away with a thick coat of WD-40 to prevent rusting. I then lapped the various surfaces as required followed by a final clean and more WD-40.Good luck on your project. Barry I went ahead and ordered the Mercedesource Monarch injector nozzles with rebuild kit and tester. I was going to get rebuilds from Rusty but decided that I was interested in learning about this whole rebuild process instead:) ___ 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] any clues - tach AC shut off
Klima relay Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2012, at 9:26 AM, G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: Prior to my '85 300TD engine going south, I noticed that my tachometer (goes to 0 rpm) and AC compressor would shut off after some random period of time. When starting the car from cold, both the tach and AC work OK. I recently had a rebuilt motor installed and this tach AC problem hasn't changed. The Freon Pressure Switch by the receiver/dryer is new and all the local connections there have been cleaned and lubricated with conductive grease, and the AC Overload Relay, located up under the dash on the far right side), has been taken apart, the PC board resoldered and connections cleaned and lubed and I still have the problem of the tach AC shutting off. Since the tach and AC compressor are on different fuses, I don't think the problem rests there. I'm wondering if the problem may be heat related, as the tach AC tend to shut off 5-15 min. after starting/running the car. Any clues? TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ 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] Ethelred is now Ready
I've got the very last model of G5 I'd trade straight up for it ;) Its a good thing I'm on the other side of the country or I'd consider that car. I'm ready for something zippy. I am however disappointed to not find out the answer to the #7 mystery... -Curt Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 12:10:02 -0700 From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ethelred is now Ready Message-ID: 8bf654e3-e438-4d27-8461-8153cc0ce...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii That is a great price - compared to what I got Frosch for. Perfect starter SL, given that you have poured so much quality work into having it fully functional. clay On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:29 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: I finally came to terms with just letting one go. http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL2sale.html for the curious. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Flight aware.
I went to college with a member of the Mooney clan. Never did get the chance to go flying with him but he was always ready and willing to go. -Curt Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 18:13:06 -0400 (EDT) From: relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Flight aware. Message-ID: c22b.7113633e.3d768...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII A few yeears ago my friend CB bought a Mooney 252 somewhere in Minnesota and I tracked his return flight to Tacoma. All I needed was his N number. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] clues - tach AC stop addendum
You want to replace the EGR brain, located behind a panel in the passenger's side footwell. You might also need to replace a relay (201 540 0845). On Mon, Sep 3, 2012 at 1:25 PM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: any clues as to why the tach AC stop in my '85 300TD? Unlike other 123's, the '85 tach amp is _not_ in the can on the fender. It's part of something else, the Klima? Find, and fix. Resoldering is a good first step. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Ethelred is now Ready
That is a great price - compared to what I got Frosch for. Perfect starter SL, given that you have poured so much quality work into having it fully functional. It needs stuff, especially the #7 problem. Hence the price. The paint is a nothing, I know this guy... I'm ready for something zippy. With a clean #7 I was quite surprised at how strong it feels. It's no 560, but it ain't bad! Much better than our 450 was. I think it's also turned in some 21MPG highway runs, but with #7 in its bad state it's more like 11 around town. I am however disappointed to not find out the answer to the #7 mystery... You think _you_ are disappointed! But I just don't have time, so it's priced so that the next guy who wants a shot at it won't feel too bad about what he's getting. Car's got a few leaks to deal with too. I'd have taken care of them, but #7 was the gating item in my mind. OTOH, I've been driving it for years this way, and enjoying the ride. The money I'm losing on it is _way_ less expensive than a divorce... If anybody here should want it, well OK then. But make sure you read all the details to see if it's something you want to tackle. This is, essentially, an unfinished project. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Help - Rear Right Lower control arm 1983 300D
My Rear right lower control arm has bit the dust - and I have welded in a replacement mount from my old lawnmower deck which lasted about 3 months. Anyone have a used one? I am sure everyone knows that a new replacement costs more then a semester of college. Thanks f0r your help - again its a 1983 300D Thanks - 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] Ethelred is now Ready
Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: If anybody here should want it, well OK then. But make sure you read all the details to see if it's something you want to tackle. This is, essentially, an unfinished project. Any interest in a partial trade for a parts/project '83 300D? 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] Ethelred is now Ready
On Mon, 3 Sep 2012 19:52:18 -0700 Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: That is a great price - compared to what I got Frosch for. Perfect starter SL, given that you have poured so much quality work into having it fully functional. It needs stuff, especially the #7 problem. Hence the price. The paint is a nothing, I know this guy... So what is this #7 problem? Spark plug #7 of an 8-cylinder engine being fouled? 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] Urea
What is DEF?... Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Oh well, then. Automotively referred to as Urea. MB didn't start this until CARB approved it. I understand it's all the same stuff except MB charges double. Other than the cost of the Urea and it's system, you lose your spare tire. Urea is topped up at the 10K mile service but if anyone has any plans to just drive without any in it's tank, forget it. When the level gets down a dash warning is given (ample time, one assumes) and then the car will not start the next time. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] GL
Yes it's v6 3.0 cdi, they were called bluetec in the e class earlier, and in 2009 in the ml and gl. Def is diesel exhaust fluid, mine does not take it, that started in 09.. Ah, so. That means approved oil with a fleece filter and no homemade concoctions and no additives. It's the injectors ($$$) that will not tolerate this. My friend AC's 2007 E Bluetec is still quiet, smooth and very civilized with no underhood problems whatsoever. 36 mpg frwy. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Urea
But. life is so much better when decisions are all made by government bureaucrats. My $80,000 car won't start for want of some magic formula juice noo problem,, I'll just take my Chevy Volt... it's only a 50 mile round trip... wait... h... public transport maybe... oops... bicycle?.. Horse? On Mon, Sep 3, 2012 at 9:47 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: What is DEF?... Diesel Exhaust Fluid. Oh well, then. Automotively referred to as Urea. MB didn't start this until CARB approved it. I understand it's all the same stuff except MB charges double. Other than the cost of the Urea and it's system, you lose your spare tire. Urea is topped up at the 10K mile service but if anyone has any plans to just drive without any in it's tank, forget it. When the level gets down a dash warning is given (ample time, one assumes) and then the car will not start the next time. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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
