Re: [MBZ] Q2 busy day
On May 31, 2013, at 1:36 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 6 ATT cordless phones in the house; all well-charged; one in my pocket most of today with iphone. I stand corrected. You are pretty well connected, I'd say. We now know why Trent wasn't calling anyone... 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] shame on me
Kaleb speaking of shame, when will you be going through the messages that are being pending verification? Manfred Date: Fri, 31 May 2013 18:39:53 -0500 From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] shame on me I think it's jabbahur...@gmail.com or something like that ___ 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] '85 300TD FSU
Is there someone who can explain why the workshop manual indicates the resistor within the FSU is 4.7Ohm when it's marked (Note: there is no color banding/coding) 330R and measures 329.8Ohm out of the circuit? 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
[MBZ] OT - Coffee stuff FS
Vacuum (siphon )coffee maker - is anyone familiar with this type of coffee maker? I have some spare parts if someone wants to experiment. Here is youtube showing the kit (paraphernalia): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgSCHyF_XO8 What I did was grind the coffee too fine and the bottom bowl imploded. Siphon coffee uses basic physics - water expands when heated to vapor, water contracts when vapor cools. Heat water in a closed pot and we have a pressure cooker. Siphon coffee - there is an outlet in the pressure vessel that is submerged in the hot water and drives the hot water out of the bottom due to expanding water vapor. Remove the heat and the resultant vacuum in the bottom vacuum sucks the brew in the top, thru the filter in to the bottom pot. This is my favorite coffee brew method, except when I use grinds finer than french press and choke the filter and implode the bottom bowl - btdt several times, which is why I offer a top bowl to someone that perhaps wants to experiment in siphon coffee. Details: You pay actual shipping (~$7) and I ship top bowl, filter plate, top cover plastic, wire trivet. You buy bottom bowl and 5 filter cloth all at closeout price at orphanespresso ($11+$4+shipping) and you too learn the fun of a wonderful cupp siphon coffee. Careful - i.e. do not grind coffee too fine. 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] Speaking of batteries/ratchets
Does this mean the quality of Craftsman parts is improving? About 10 years ago there was a night and day difference between Snap On and Craftsman. On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 5:34 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Thu, 30 May 2013 19:15:03 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I have a bunch of Crapsman ratchets, and all are in good shape. It has been my experience that if you take a ratchet in for replacement, unless there is something physically wrong with it, like a broken handle, they used to give you a rebuilt kit of sorts, with new innards. That's been my experience, too. 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] OT - Coffee stuff FS
That is actually the best tasting coffee I have ever brewed. Steeping the grounds and then evacuating must be the trick. French press sits on the grounds, the perk recycles and concentrates the alkaloids, boiling probably does the same. clay On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:25 AM, Mountain Man wrote: Vacuum (siphon )coffee maker - is anyone familiar with this type of coffee maker? I have some spare parts if someone wants to experiment. Here is youtube showing the kit (paraphernalia): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgSCHyF_XO8 What I did was grind the coffee too fine and the bottom bowl imploded. Siphon coffee uses basic physics - water expands when heated to vapor, water contracts when vapor cools. Heat water in a closed pot and we have a pressure cooker. Siphon coffee - there is an outlet in the pressure vessel that is submerged in the hot water and drives the hot water out of the bottom due to expanding water vapor. Remove the heat and the resultant vacuum in the bottom vacuum sucks the brew in the top, thru the filter in to the bottom pot. This is my favorite coffee brew method, except when I use grinds finer than french press and choke the filter and implode the bottom bowl - btdt several times, which is why I offer a top bowl to someone that perhaps wants to experiment in siphon coffee. Details: You pay actual shipping (~$7) and I ship top bowl, filter plate, top cover plastic, wire trivet. You buy bottom bowl and 5 filter cloth all at closeout price at orphanespresso ($11+$4+shipping) and you too learn the fun of a wonderful cupp siphon coffee. Careful - i.e. do not grind coffee too fine. 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] Speaking of batteries/ratchets
Brian Toscano wrote: Does this mean the quality of Craftsman parts is improving? About 10 years ago there was a night and day difference between Snap On and Craftsman. It's a special line of Craftsman, where a single 1/2 ratchet costs $80 instead of getting a 155pc set of 1/4-3/8-1/2 for $150 or on sale for $80. The regular Craftsman stuff, what I bought a few years ago isn't as nice as what I bought in the 1980s, and what I bought in the 1980s doesn't feel as good as what my dad bought in the 1960s. 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
[MBZ] AC Low Pressure Port W124
Hi Gang - I need a little help please -- I need to add a little Freonto my '91 300D 2.5T W124. It's blowing warm and there are bubbles in the Sight Glass. It was converted to Freeze12 about 2-3 years ago and I want to confirm I am working on the LP Port. since I only do this every 20 years or so, things are not very familiar. I looked at several websites and the MB WSM - to me it looks like the line going from (or to depending on your POV) the compressor to the evaporator (the thingie in the dash) but I want to get the lists comments before i hook the hose and can to it. To me it was a process of elimination - the hose from the compressor to the condenser (radiator thingie) leaving the remaining tubing that runs between the comp and passenger compartment the likely culprit. But since this can be dangerous i don't want Likely - I want to _*know *_I am doing this right. comments? ___ 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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
The low pressure service vavle is on the large hose coming from the evaporator, up next the the ABS servo. The high side is on the line going to the top of the condenser in front of the compressor. With the R134a conversion it's impossible to switch them as they are different sizes, but I think the originals are the same size. 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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
Thanks Peter -- Exactly what I needed! ;-) larry On 6/1/2013 3:30 PM, Larry T wrote: Hi Gang - I need a little help please -- I need to add a little Freonto my '91 300D 2.5T W124. It's blowing warm and there are bubbles in the Sight Glass. It was converted to Freeze12 about 2-3 years ago and I want to confirm I am working on the LP Port. since I only do this every 20 years or so, things are not very familiar. I looked at several websites and the MB WSM - to me it looks like the line going from (or to depending on your POV) the compressor to the evaporator (the thingie in the dash) but I want to get the lists comments before i hook the hose and can to it. To me it was a process of elimination - the hose from the compressor to the condenser (radiator thingie) leaving the remaining tubing that runs between the comp and passenger compartment the likely culprit. But since this can be dangerous i don't want Likely - I want to _*know *_I am doing this right. comments? ___ 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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
Larry T wrote: comments? You generally aren't supposed to top off a blended refrigerant (in your case, 134 + 142, mostly 134). Instead you're supposed to evacuate and recharge so the two components are in the proper ratio. However, in the case of Freeze 12 I suspect you'd just end up a bit low on 142, bringing your performance closer to a 134 conversion. What you really have to do is quit looking at the sight glass unless you go back to R12. Remember that you're supposed to use 1/3 as much Freeze-12 (1/2lb of Freeze 12 for every 1.5lb of R12 capacity) and don't overcharge. 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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
All of the R12 was evacuated and recovered 2-3 years ago and replaced with the Freez12 - which performed absolutely great giving very cold temps, BTW - Is that acceptable? -- I hope i don't have a blended situation as you describe? Larry On 6/1/2013 3:49 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Larry T wrote: comments? You generally aren't supposed to top off a blended refrigerant (in your case, 134 + 142, mostly 134). Instead you're supposed to evacuate and recharge so the two components are in the proper ratio. However, in the case of Freeze 12 I suspect you'd just end up a bit low on 142, bringing your performance closer to a 134 conversion. What you really have to do is quit looking at the sight glass unless you go back to R12. Remember that you're supposed to use 1/3 as much Freeze-12 (1/2lb of Freeze 12 for every 1.5lb of R12 capacity) and don't overcharge. 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 ___ 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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
Freeze 12 is a blend Sent from my iPhone On Jun 1, 2013, at 3:04 PM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: All of the R12 was evacuated and recovered 2-3 years ago and replaced with the Freez12 - which performed absolutely great giving very cold temps, BTW - Is that acceptable? -- I hope i don't have a blended situation as you describe? Larry On 6/1/2013 3:49 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Larry T wrote: comments? You generally aren't supposed to top off a blended refrigerant (in your case, 134 + 142, mostly 134). Instead you're supposed to evacuate and recharge so the two components are in the proper ratio. However, in the case of Freeze 12 I suspect you'd just end up a bit low on 142, bringing your performance closer to a 134 conversion. What you really have to do is quit looking at the sight glass unless you go back to R12. Remember that you're supposed to use 1/3 as much Freeze-12 (1/2lb of Freeze 12 for every 1.5lb of R12 capacity) and don't overcharge. 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 ___ 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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
I forgot to mention, the 2 ports are the same size. Since this wasn't a R12 to R134aconversion, but was instead a replacement of R12 with Freez12. symantics I know, but . LarryT On 6/1/2013 3:34 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: The low pressure service vavle is on the large hose coming from the evaporator, up next the the ABS servo. The high side is on the line going to the top of the condenser in front of the compressor. With the R134a conversion it's impossible to switch them as they are different sizes, but I think the originals are the same size. 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
[MBZ] Dash camera
Does anyone have recording car camera (dash camera?) brand and/or model they can recommend? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Coffee stuff FS
I bought a Keurig since I liked the coffee my daughter made in hers. Turned out that it was too much fiddling compared to dumping a tsp of instant in a cup of hot water from the microwave. Going to give it to one of the grown grandchildren as soon as daughter asks them if they're interested. Son has the one I would like to have which also has a German name. He dumps a lb. or two of beans in the top, pushes a button for whatever strength coffee he wants; it grinds the beans, heats and brews the coffee, and pours it in the cup all in a very short time. It will make other beverages as well IIRC. Problem is, it cost over $1000. Daughter likes her Keurig because she entertains once in a while and her guests can pick whichever kind of coffee they like from a selection of a dozen or more types. Gainesville, Fl Mercedes dealer has a coffee maker similar to the Keurig, but it uses ground coffee in sealed filter paper bags. It make pretty good coffee as well. Still, I fondly remember the old dripolaters and perkolators, and even boiled coffee which would knock your socks off if you weren't careful. I also remember a railroad cafe that a blind man could find around breakfast time just by listening for the railroaders saucering and blowing the gawdawful boiled coffee they sold. History: A couple of centuries ago Frederick the Great (Freidrich der Grosse) instituted high import duties on coffee because Germans were drinking too much of it and it was affecting Germanies balance of payments. He sent out word to the German people that beer soup (he probably just meant beer) was much better for them than coffee; and this is probably the reason beer is now the national beverage. Freidrich was a wise man. Gerrywho feels talkative today. From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Vacuum (siphon )coffee maker - is anyone familiar with this type of coffee maker? I have some spare parts if someone wants to experiment. Here is youtube showing the kit (paraphernalia): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgSCHyF_XO8 What I did was grind the coffee too fine and the bottom bowl imploded. Siphon coffee uses basic physics - water expands when heated to vapor, water contracts when vapor cools. Heat water in a closed pot and we have a pressure cooker. Siphon coffee - there is an outlet in the pressure vessel that is submerged in the hot water and drives the hot water out of the bottom due to expanding water vapor. Remove the heat and the resultant vacuum in the bottom vacuum sucks the brew in the top, thru the filter in to the bottom pot. This is my favorite coffee brew method, except when I use grinds finer than french press and choke the filter and implode the bottom bowl - btdt several times, which is why I offer a top bowl to someone that perhaps wants to experiment in siphon coffee. Details: You pay actual shipping (~$7) and I ship top bowl, filter plate, top cover plastic, wire trivet. You buy bottom bowl and 5 filter cloth all at closeout price at orphanespresso ($11+$4+shipping) and you too learn the fun of a wonderful cupp siphon coffee. Careful - i.e. do not grind coffee too fine. 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3184/5874 - Release Date: 06/01/13 ___ 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] 617 IP Ticks
Might pay to go by an ER or a Doc-in-a-Box since those docs are much more likely to have seen numerous tick cases than the private docs. Might also ask the doc how soon you can get skin tested for whichever disease those kinds of ticks carry. A med school ER would be a great place to get checked since they are more likely to have the skin test solutions and know about the best treatment if you are infected. Gerry From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net Rich Thomas wrote: Clean it really well with disinfectant (external and internal) and keep an eye on the area for any swelling or red rash (esp in a circle around it) -- those buggers carry Lyme disease and other nasty stuff. My wife got Lyme from one a few years ago. If you pull them out make sure to get the head, sometimes they snap off and stay in there. Easiest way to make sure is to get some alcohol and touch it to them, or a hot matchhead to make them let go. Then put them in some oil or down the drain. Didn't think of alcohol. Tried scaring it away with a lighter, and it didn't want to pull out, eventually I heated it too much and killed it. Lucky I got all the mouth parts when I removed the dead thing. 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3184/5872 - Release Date: 05/31/13 ___ 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] Speaking of batteries/ratchets
Yeah, the older Craftsman tools seem much better quality. It's a shame. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 11:27 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Brian Toscano wrote: Does this mean the quality of Craftsman parts is improving? About 10 years ago there was a night and day difference between Snap On and Craftsman. It's a special line of Craftsman, where a single 1/2 ratchet costs $80 instead of getting a 155pc set of 1/4-3/8-1/2 for $150 or on sale for $80. The regular Craftsman stuff, what I bought a few years ago isn't as nice as what I bought in the 1980s, and what I bought in the 1980s doesn't feel as good as what my dad bought in the 1960s. Mitch. __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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] Most favorite cars
What's wrong with Subaru's? I don't think they're just for liberals or lesbians. Where I used to live all the kayakers used to have them and now I see all kinds of people have them. Old Subaru Outback Legacy's. Great for all wheel drive which is perfect for people in hilly or mountainous areas. And we all know that Republicans also live in hilly and mountainous areas. They would have AWD/4WD of some sort On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 4:37 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: The Forester is the biggest offender. Prius is not much better. Sent from my iPhone On May 21, 2013, at 12:10 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: On May 19, 2013, at 4:01 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On May 19, 2013 3:50 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Scarborough Research found the top ten 1 Subaru 2 VW 3 Suzuki Immediately suspect data, since Suzuki has sold so few cars here the last few years that they've given up on the US market. Alex You can tell they only polled young flamin liberals. #1 subaru... also the #1 car plastered with peloski, ohope(less), biteme, save the forest, bicycle, save the whales/seals/bear/toads/whatnot, coexist, and countless bumper stickers from top to bottom and often on the sides. also the #1 car for young perfessers of liberal arts etc. ___ 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] Speaking of batteries/ratchets
Craftsman were made in Mt. Carmel, IN, along with Snap-On until we got globalized and the price went up and the quality went down. 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] Speaking of batteries
I buy batteries from Auto Zone. They seem to be fine without any hassles. Can be done on your lunch break. Don't even need a receipt, they just look it up on their computer so if you bought it 2000 miles away NP. On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 8:30 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: you can buy 10 of these at HF for the price of one scrap on http://www.harborfreight.com/**1-2-half-inch-extendable-** ratchet-98831.htmlhttp://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-half-inch-extendable-ratchet-98831.html It is one for each vehicle, one for home, one for garage and one for the lake cabin (or camp for NEers) and a couple spares. On Thu, 30 May 2013 16:36:40 -0400 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Some Horror Fright power tools are good. I bought a right angle grinder for $8 and have used it hard. It still works great. The premium line of Cman ratchets are excellent and USA made but quite pricey. http://m.sears.com/**productdetails.dopartNumber=** 00925482000Ppartnumber=**00925482000Phttp://m.sears.com/productdetails.dopartNumber=00925482000Ppartnumber=00925482000P Item#: 00925482000P Model#: 25482 Reg Price: $79.99 Savings: $8.00 Online Price: $71.99* Still much less than Strap On:) http://buy1.snapon.com/**catalog/item.asp?P65=tool=** item_ID=651220group_ID=**683068store=snapon-storedir=**cataloghttp://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=tool=item_ID=651220group_ID=683068store=snapon-storedir=catalog ItemQty Price** Ratchet, Quick Release, 1/2 drive Stock#: SR80A $149.95 Craig __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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] Speaking of batteries/ratchets
Bummer. I buy Snap On for anything I use regularly that's less than 1-1/2. Snap On 5-27 mm just fits better, better ratchets, and eBay has a steady supply of Snap On tools. What's the cost of bloody knuckles because the Craftsman 27 mm keeps falling off the crank damper? If I'm in a hurry I buy direct, they don't charge shipping. For hand tools I don't use regularly I may get them from Harbor Freight. ___ 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 - Chipper/Shreaders
For those of us without a blacksmith or welding shop, the burn pile works great. On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Look on craigslist in your area. They are plentiful in good running order for $300 or less here. A note: Been pretty hard on the little Merry Mac lately chipping green maple. Pulled the blade out of it to touch up the edge and found a crack in a thinner part of the big chipper wheel. Not a hard fix, just split it in half and weld it up when I get a minute. That explains the fighting with it to chip right lately..the wheel was flexing where the bade mounts. So, in short, if you get a small machine and work it hard be prepared for maintenence on a daily basis. Oh, had to tighten up bolts that hold on carb and now muffler bolts are loose. Will get to them when fixing the wheel. Mike On May 27, 2013 11:13 PM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: What about second hand? Hendrik who fixed the shredder the other day On 27/05/13 07:49, OK Don wrote: Thanks all --- SWMBO wants leaves chopped up for the compost heap, and branches chipped for walks/mulching. It doesn't sound like the cheap units are up to the tasks, and the good ones will be more than she wants to spend -- __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com 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] 3-4 shift not
I took the 300SD out for a little shakedown, noticed it was not shifting into 4th, running about 3000rpm at 50mph. Was shifting well 1-2-3, and was shifting to 4th the last time I drove it around. Ideas? Vacuum issue? --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] 3-4 shift not
When did you change the fluid and filter last? Cheap fix if you have a partially plugged filter. Check to make sure the kickdown cable is working right. Check the vacuum lines to the modulator valve, and make sure you have the correct vac (you will need a hand pump to check, I think) -- should read full vac at closed, drop instantly when slightly opened, graduall drop to zero wide open. Make sure the modulator and line hold vac. However, refusal to shift into fourth can be a bad sign. Check the cheap stuff first. 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] OT - Coffee stuff FS
There was some very strong feelings about coffee in Germany in the early 1700s. J.S. Bach even wrote about the craze in The Coffee Cantata. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Gerry Archer Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 11:00 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Coffee stuff FS I bought a Keurig since I liked the coffee my daughter made in hers. Turned out that it was too much fiddling compared to dumping a tsp of instant in a cup of hot water from the microwave. Going to give it to one of the grown grandchildren as soon as daughter asks them if they're interested. Son has the one I would like to have which also has a German name. He dumps a lb. or two of beans in the top, pushes a button for whatever strength coffee he wants; it grinds the beans, heats and brews the coffee, and pours it in the cup all in a very short time. It will make other beverages as well IIRC. Problem is, it cost over $1000. Daughter likes her Keurig because she entertains once in a while and her guests can pick whichever kind of coffee they like from a selection of a dozen or more types. Gainesville, Fl Mercedes dealer has a coffee maker similar to the Keurig, but it uses ground coffee in sealed filter paper bags. It make pretty good coffee as well. Still, I fondly remember the old dripolaters and perkolators, and even boiled coffee which would knock your socks off if you weren't careful. I also remember a railroad cafe that a blind man could find around breakfast time just by listening for the railroaders saucering and blowing the gawdawful boiled coffee they sold. History: A couple of centuries ago Frederick the Great (Freidrich der Grosse) instituted high import duties on coffee because Germans were drinking too much of it and it was affecting Germanies balance of payments. He sent out word to the German people that beer soup (he probably just meant beer) was much better for them than coffee; and this is probably the reason beer is now the national beverage. Freidrich was a wise man. Gerrywho feels talkative today. From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Vacuum (siphon )coffee maker - is anyone familiar with this type of coffee maker? I have some spare parts if someone wants to experiment. Here is youtube showing the kit (paraphernalia): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgSCHyF_XO8 What I did was grind the coffee too fine and the bottom bowl imploded. Siphon coffee uses basic physics - water expands when heated to vapor, water contracts when vapor cools. Heat water in a closed pot and we have a pressure cooker. Siphon coffee - there is an outlet in the pressure vessel that is submerged in the hot water and drives the hot water out of the bottom due to expanding water vapor. Remove the heat and the resultant vacuum in the bottom vacuum sucks the brew in the top, thru the filter in to the bottom pot. This is my favorite coffee brew method, except when I use grinds finer than french press and choke the filter and implode the bottom bowl - btdt several times, which is why I offer a top bowl to someone that perhaps wants to experiment in siphon coffee. Details: You pay actual shipping (~$7) and I ship top bowl, filter plate, top cover plastic, wire trivet. You buy bottom bowl and 5 filter cloth all at closeout price at orphanespresso ($11+$4+shipping) and you too learn the fun of a wonderful cupp siphon coffee. Careful - i.e. do not grind coffee too fine. 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3184/5874 - Release Date: 06/01/13 ___ 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 - Coffee stuff FS
Geesh, you must not have any taste buds if you can tolerate instant coffee in a microwave! I roast my own -- I'm quite partial to Guatemala coffees and like Mocha/Java (Ethiopean dry process roasted lightly mixed with Indonesian coffee roasted quite dark), lovely blend. I have an old vacuum pot downstairs somewhere I picked up in the 80's, probably left over from the 50's like my Mom's old one. Sadly, the gaskets have died and are impossible to find. Mine is automatic -- bottom pot boils, thermostat kicks out, and the coffee slurps back down. Gotta use a fairly coarse grind, though! 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] OT - Coffee stuff FS
Peter wrote: I roast my own -- I'm quite partial to Guatemala coffees and like Mocha/Java (Ethiopean dry process roasted lightly mixed with Indonesian coffee roasted quite dark), lovely blend. Do you roast enough to sell? Count me interested in a pound or less of each, if/when - let me/us know price shipped? What type of roaster? 8 years ago one of the neighbors roasted coffee, he moved to FL. What brew method do you you use? Coffee chatter at okie-mercedes - interesting. 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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
Larry T wrote: All of the R12 was evacuated and recovered 2-3 years ago and replaced with the Freez12 - which performed absolutely great giving very cold temps, BTW - Is that acceptable? -- I hope i don't have a blended situation as you describe? Freeze-12 is a blend of two different refrigerants. You had r134a and R142 in whatever proportion the makers of Freeze-12 wanted you to have. If one or the other leaks out faster than the other, what's in there now won't be in the original ratio. So the official procedure for blended refrigerants is to suck it all out and replace with new. In practice, it probably doesn't make enough difference that you'd notice. You do need to be able to set the charge with a gauge set and a thermometer, because you can't put in enough Freeze-12 to fill the sight glass with liquid. 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] OT - Coffee stuff FS
We do range rather far afield, eh? I roast a couple ounces at a time, takes three or four rounds to roast a pound! I use a hot air pop-corn popper, the cheapest way. If you are interested, the old West Bend ones are the best. They must have an air inlet on the side of the roasting chamber, not the bottom (the beans don't circulate well enough with the bottom screen, and tend to catch fire). Easy enough to do, put just enough green coffee in the popcorn popper so that it barely moves around when you switch it on. Gently stir with a wooden spoon handle (or gently shake the popper, which is what I do) until the beans begin to dry enough to swirl around on their own. As they heat up they will turn yellow, then tan, then brown and start to make loud snapping noises -- this is first crack stage. The paper skins will fly off while this is happening, so I roast outside or in front of the fireplace with the cover on the popper inside, this sends the chaff into the fireplace instead of all over the kitchen. Once the beans stop cracking, you have a standard roast. Tip them out onto a cookie sheet to cool quickly. Roasting makes smoke, so good ventilation (outside or in front of the fireplace, or a good stove hood) is required. If you don't stop the roast, the beans will continue to get darker and eventually start to crack again, this time a much quieter sound and little bits of bean will fly off. Watch, those bits burn if they land on you, the beans are something like 425 F by this time. This is called second crack and is the sort of roast one wants from Indonesian coffee, etc. If you keep roasting, you will get lots of smoke and have, in increasing color and burnt flavor, Espresso, Vienna, and French roast. Past that point, there is nothing but carbon in the beans and they will eventually ignite. Green coffee prices are way down at last -- typically 5-7 dollars a pound. Crop failures last year drove the price way up, that was bad. I get most of my coffee from Sweet Maria's in Oakland, CA, but there are other sources that are often cheaper. Sweet Maria's is definitely premium coffee. 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] OT - Coffee stuff FS
Gerry wrote: Still, I fondly remember the old dripolaters and perkolators, and even boiled coffee which would knock your socks off if you weren't careful. The dealership coffee gig is disgusting. Radio adv here takes pride to say they serve customers by providing flavored coffee? - ick!! How mundane compared to essential transportation of W123 3-pedal car that is so fundamentally well built it should be built again today and remain without gizmo and jazz that a driver attentive to the road never needed 30 years ago, nor today, I posit. Boiled coffee - interesting memory. A high school teacher had a saturday evening cookout - he made boiled coffee, add quart of milk and sugar. , cafe-au-lait as he called it - good 'ole Pierson Curtis was quite the old man from Maine - had an oven that sat in front of the open fire and baked camp cornbread ate outside in cold or warm weather and always tasty with butter and honey. You could bake a cake there too - slanted aluminum with wire rack to hold bake pan and it always worked. Bob Seebacher would make fried rice on the fire. My swedish gramma boiled coffee with a bit of egg or egg white, oh and the cardamon cinnamon rolls... ahh, probably best as memory, but I would do any of it again. How I ever swerved from the hot water and a spoonful of tasters choice instant that my mom always did? - I dunno. I feel on the edge of coffee geek-dom doing vacuum/siphon coffee and lever espresso. Hey, I drive a 3-pedal mercedes!! 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] OT - Coffee stuff FS
Peter wrote: I use a hot air pop-corn popper, the cheapest way. If you are interested, the old West Bend ones are the best. They must have an air inlet on the side of the roasting chamber, not the bottom (the beans don't circulate well enough with the bottom screen, and tend to catch fire). I have heard about popcorn popper coffee roast. That will be on my mind if I see one at garage sale or resale shop - thanks. I have also been told that breadmaker is a good roaster. All outside, well ventilated - forgot about that warning that I have heard about - 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] Completely RESTORED after 8 years under a cover If your a COLLECTOR
http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/3841578529.html --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
[MBZ] I will only sell this car to a loving person or family, who will appreciate it.
91 Mercedes 350SD w/145k miles - $6500 (charleston) http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/3775759254.html --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
[MBZ] 1992 Mercedes Benz 300 SD. OBO
Interesting http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3832164530.html --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
[MBZ] 1977 Mercedes Benz 240 D Stick Shift Diesel $2, 200 OBO - $2200 (Folly Beach/ Charleston)
Someone was talking about one of these http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3830313636.html --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 - Coffee stuff FS
For single-serving or small batches of coffee the best thing I've ever found is the Aeropress. It's an immersion or steep and pressure method of brewing concentrated espresso-style shots. Uses a paper filter so no sediments or grounds in your cup. You top off with hot water for coffee (this is similar to an Americano you would get at a coffee shop). Even with ordinary supermarket ground coffee I get a really great flavor. http://www.amazon.com/Aerobie-AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSK (scroll down for a good illustration of how it works). -- Allan Streib ___ 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] '85 300TD FSU
On Sat, 1 Jun 2013 11:26:25 -0400 G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: Is there someone who can explain why the workshop manual indicates the resistor within the FSU is 4.7Ohm when it's marked (Note: there is no color banding/coding) 330R and measures 329.8Ohm out of the circuit? Well, 330R would indicate 330 ohms. Measuring 329.8 is really close to that. Now why the manual says 4.7 ohms and the resistor inside is 330 ohms, I cannot say. Perhaps that is the cause of your errant readings. I would try changing it to 4.7 ohms and seeing what that does. IIRC, the resistance of the sender is lowest when the fuel level is the highest. In that case, if everything else is working correctly, your fuel gauge should read less than full with a full tank. I know you said earlier, but I don't remember. What were the symptoms. 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] OT - Chipper/Shreaders
But fails to please SWMBO. There's something to be said for a girl who understands the value of good compost and mulch. The small ones are good enough if you have patience and only need it once in a while for branches. Pretty much any size will shred leaves. I have been hard on mine and, as to be expected, my 17 year old son is even harder on it. We are chipping up huge trees that should have been done with an industrial machine. The maple was about 50 feet and the willow 60 or so. Mike On Jun 1, 2013 4:33 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: For those of us without a blacksmith or welding shop, the burn pile works great. On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Look on craigslist in your area. They are plentiful in good running order for $300 or less here. A note: Been pretty hard on the little Merry Mac lately chipping green maple. Pulled the blade out of it to touch up the edge and found a crack in a thinner part of the big chipper wheel. Not a hard fix, just split it in half and weld it up when I get a minute. That explains the fighting with it to chip right lately..the wheel was flexing where the bade mounts. So, in short, if you get a small machine and work it hard be prepared for maintenence on a daily basis. Oh, had to tighten up bolts that hold on carb and now muffler bolts are loose. Will get to them when fixing the wheel. Mike On May 27, 2013 11:13 PM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: What about second hand? Hendrik who fixed the shredder the other day On 27/05/13 07:49, OK Don wrote: Thanks all --- SWMBO wants leaves chopped up for the compost heap, and branches chipped for walks/mulching. It doesn't sound like the cheap units are up to the tasks, and the good ones will be more than she wants to spend -- __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com 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] OT - Coffee stuff FS
I am constantly learning something new from this group. Honestly, I prefer the off topic conversations we have here. I don't generally go for off topic stuff in most forums but the MBZ badge has brought together such an incredibly diverse group of folks, with so many different life experiences in this group that it would be a shame to not read them all. Never had a clue about coffee roasting. I love coffee. I have an old hot air popper. My Mom gave me a Mr.Coffee grinder a long time ago that I have never used. H. I am inspired to go shopping for some fresh beans. Thanks for the knowledge, Mike On Jun 1, 2013 5:14 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: We do range rather far afield, eh? I roast a couple ounces at a time, takes three or four rounds to roast a pound! I use a hot air pop-corn popper, the cheapest way. If you are interested, the old West Bend ones are the best. They must have an air inlet on the side of the roasting chamber, not the bottom (the beans don't circulate well enough with the bottom screen, and tend to catch fire). Easy enough to do, put just enough green coffee in the popcorn popper so that it barely moves around when you switch it on. Gently stir with a wooden spoon handle (or gently shake the popper, which is what I do) until the beans begin to dry enough to swirl around on their own. As they heat up they will turn yellow, then tan, then brown and start to make loud snapping noises -- this is first crack stage. The paper skins will fly off while this is happening, so I roast outside or in front of the fireplace with the cover on the popper inside, this sends the chaff into the fireplace instead of all over the kitchen. Once the beans stop cracking, you have a standard roast. Tip them out onto a cookie sheet to cool quickly. Roasting makes smoke, so good ventilation (outside or in front of the fireplace, or a good stove hood) is required. If you don't stop the roast, the beans will continue to get darker and eventually start to crack again, this time a much quieter sound and little bits of bean will fly off. Watch, those bits burn if they land on you, the beans are something like 425 F by this time. This is called second crack and is the sort of roast one wants from Indonesian coffee, etc. If you keep roasting, you will get lots of smoke and have, in increasing color and burnt flavor, Espresso, Vienna, and French roast. Past that point, there is nothing but carbon in the beans and they will eventually ignite. Green coffee prices are way down at last -- typically 5-7 dollars a pound. Crop failures last year drove the price way up, that was bad. I get most of my coffee from Sweet Maria's in Oakland, CA, but there are other sources that are often cheaper. Sweet Maria's is definitely premium coffee. Peter __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
Well, I don't know what i did wrong. The can didn't get cold - I thought they got cold as the gas/liquid came out? no froston the canat any time. continued to see bubbles in the sight glass. I tried it with the can upright and inverted but saw no change and also increased the rpm's to ~2000 rpm for a few minutes at a time - but no change. the air from the vents didn't seem any colder either. so next week i'll take it and let them put the gauges on it and fill it properly. Oh well. The stuff I was using is called Freez12 - the R12 was removed 2-3 years ago when the schraeder valve stem came loose and started leaking. so all the R12 was evacuated and Freez12 put in its place. No mods were needed to the hoses, Ports etc. It provided very cold air until a couple of weeks ago - our spring was so mild this year we didn't need AC all that much. So with the F12 can I also bought a R12 type hose which was just a hose with a female fitting at each end along with a gizmo that holds the can and punctures the side of the can as it clamps around it. No valve on any hoses or the gizmo - just a valve stem that is pushed in as the adapter is screwed into the can and the punctured can's contents goes into the hose which is attached to the low port which hopefully went into the AC system. Thanks again for the help -- I found the low Port easily with your help ;-) I think I'll try to find a way to mark it.Hopefully I don't have a leaking evaporator or something Larry / On 6/1/2013 4:08 PM, Larry T wrote: I forgot to mention, the 2 ports are the same size. Since this wasn't a R12 to R134aconversion, but was instead a replacement of R12 with Freez12. symantics I know, but . LarryT On 6/1/2013 3:34 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: The low pressure service vavle is on the large hose coming from the evaporator, up next the the ABS servo. The high side is on the line going to the top of the condenser in front of the compressor. With the R134a conversion it's impossible to switch them as they are different sizes, but I think the originals are the same size. 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 ___ 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] 3-4 shift not
Mobil 1 ATF and a new filter, fix you right up. Might also be related to kick down switch? Worth a look maybe. -- Max Dillon Charleston, SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I took the 300SD out for a little shakedown, noticed it was not shifting into 4th, running about 3000rpm at 50mph. Was shifting well 1-2-3, and was shifting to 4th the last time I drove it around. Ideas? Vacuum issue? --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] OT - Coffee stuff FS
Allan wrote: For single-serving or small batches of coffee the best thing I've ever found is the Aeropress. Aeropress is a great tasting cuppa. Made by the Aerobie developer, made in USA. At least mine purchased several years ago is made in USA... 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] '85 300TD FSU
Craig wrote: I would try changing it to 4.7 ohms and seeing what that does. The 4.7 might be a resultant in circuit value? Perhaps when they took value of all circuit elements the 330 becomes 4.7? I dunno... it seems to be too large difference to chalk off to sloppy construction? unless there has been obvious tampering? 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] AC Low Pressure Port W124
You sure you had the hose screwed onto the AC's Schrader valve sufficiently to open it. You sure the can was punctured? Did you need to back off on the puncture needle after the puncture in order to open the hole? My Freon cans are held by the top; hafta screw a puncture needle into top of can and back the needle out in order to open the hole. Is the can now empty? Wilton - Original Message - From: Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 7:16 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC Low Pressure Port W124 Well, I don't know what i did wrong. The can didn't get cold - I thought they got cold as the gas/liquid came out? no froston the canat any time. continued to see bubbles in the sight glass. I tried it with the can upright and inverted but saw no change and also increased the rpm's to ~2000 rpm for a few minutes at a time - but no change. the air from the vents didn't seem any colder either. so next week i'll take it and let them put the gauges on it and fill it properly. Oh well. The stuff I was using is called Freez12 - the R12 was removed 2-3 years ago when the schraeder valve stem came loose and started leaking. so all the R12 was evacuated and Freez12 put in its place. No mods were needed to the hoses, Ports etc. It provided very cold air until a couple of weeks ago - our spring was so mild this year we didn't need AC all that much. So with the F12 can I also bought a R12 type hose which was just a hose with a female fitting at each end along with a gizmo that holds the can and punctures the side of the can as it clamps around it. No valve on any hoses or the gizmo - just a valve stem that is pushed in as the adapter is screwed into the can and the punctured can's contents goes into the hose which is attached to the low port which hopefully went into the AC system. Thanks again for the help -- I found the low Port easily with your help ;-) I think I'll try to find a way to mark it.Hopefully I don't have a leaking evaporator or something Larry / On 6/1/2013 4:08 PM, Larry T wrote: I forgot to mention, the 2 ports are the same size. Since this wasn't a R12 to R134aconversion, but was instead a replacement of R12 with Freez12. symantics I know, but . LarryT On 6/1/2013 3:34 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: The low pressure service vavle is on the large hose coming from the evaporator, up next the the ABS servo. The high side is on the line going to the top of the condenser in front of the compressor. With the R134a conversion it's impossible to switch them as they are different sizes, but I think the originals are the same size. 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 ___ 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] best chainsaw
Max wrote: Just trying to figure it where I fall on the manliness scale; fear is a pretty strong word, let's say I avoid chainsaws. http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/193408.htm ___ 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] Bad Friday
How far north of Edmond? You still had a bunch of BAD stuff cross through your area last night. I watched it on TV. 'Hope all is well. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 12:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Bad Friday I'm now north of Edmond, on the north side of OKC. Yes, lots of interesting weather today. We were in OKC eating about 2 hours before the storms hit. Mostly flooding in the area we were in now. Many streets and interstates are closed. Some reports coming in of a tornado touching down in Norman near where our old house is (finally under contract), but I haven't gotten contact with the neighbors to verify the exact location, or if the reports are true. There are many more reports of tornados on the ground the day of tahn are verified the next day, so we don't worry until we see for ourselves. My BiL and SiL (Philly natives) flew in yesterday, and are getting to see the excitement first hand. On Fri, May 31, 2013 at 7:18 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Don, remind us where you are. 'Been observing mighty bad storms/tornados west of Okiecity (El Reno, Yukon) and in SW Okiecity now, possibly Moore again. Wilton -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ 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 - Chipper/Shreaders
Don't put wood chips in your compost, they suck up too much of something (nitrogen?) and lower the value of the compost. I generate a lot of sawdust and wood shavings, thought those would be good around trees for mulch, a master gardener who was also an accomplished woodworker yelled NOOO --R On 6/1/13 6:43 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: But fails to please SWMBO. There's something to be said for a girl who understands the value of good compost and mulch. The small ones are good enough if you have patience and only need it once in a while for branches. Pretty much any size will shred leaves. I have been hard on mine and, as to be expected, my 17 year old son is even harder on it. We are chipping up huge trees that should have been done with an industrial machine. The maple was about 50 feet and the willow 60 or so. Mike On Jun 1, 2013 4:33 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: For those of us without a blacksmith or welding shop, the burn pile works great. On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Look on craigslist in your area. They are plentiful in good running order for $300 or less here. A note: Been pretty hard on the little Merry Mac lately chipping green maple. Pulled the blade out of it to touch up the edge and found a crack in a thinner part of the big chipper wheel. Not a hard fix, just split it in half and weld it up when I get a minute. That explains the fighting with it to chip right lately..the wheel was flexing where the bade mounts. So, in short, if you get a small machine and work it hard be prepared for maintenence on a daily basis. Oh, had to tighten up bolts that hold on carb and now muffler bolts are loose. Will get to them when fixing the wheel. Mike On May 27, 2013 11:13 PM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: What about second hand? Hendrik who fixed the shredder the other day On 27/05/13 07:49, OK Don wrote: Thanks all --- SWMBO wants leaves chopped up for the compost heap, and branches chipped for walks/mulching. It doesn't sound like the cheap units are up to the tasks, and the good ones will be more than she wants to spend -- __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com 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 ___ 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] Dash camera
The law enforcement use Motorola, I;m not sure if they make one for the general public. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Does anyone have recording car camera (dash camera?) brand and/or model they can recommend? Thanks, Gerry __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Trent Fiorini BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 buymbpa...@gmail.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 - Chipper/Shreaders
Let 'em compost first. Wilt - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 9:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Chipper/Shreaders Don't put wood chips in your compost, they suck up too much of something (nitrogen?) and lower the value of the compost. I generate a lot of sawdust and wood shavings, thought those would be good around trees for mulch, a master gardener who was also an accomplished woodworker yelled NOOO --R On 6/1/13 6:43 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: But fails to please SWMBO. There's something to be said for a girl who understands the value of good compost and mulch. The small ones are good enough if you have patience and only need it once in a while for branches. Pretty much any size will shred leaves. I have been hard on mine and, as to be expected, my 17 year old son is even harder on it. We are chipping up huge trees that should have been done with an industrial machine. The maple was about 50 feet and the willow 60 or so. Mike On Jun 1, 2013 4:33 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: For those of us without a blacksmith or welding shop, the burn pile works great. On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 9:31 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Look on craigslist in your area. They are plentiful in good running order for $300 or less here. A note: Been pretty hard on the little Merry Mac lately chipping green maple. Pulled the blade out of it to touch up the edge and found a crack in a thinner part of the big chipper wheel. Not a hard fix, just split it in half and weld it up when I get a minute. That explains the fighting with it to chip right lately..the wheel was flexing where the bade mounts. So, in short, if you get a small machine and work it hard be prepared for maintenence on a daily basis. Oh, had to tighten up bolts that hold on carb and now muffler bolts are loose. Will get to them when fixing the wheel. Mike On May 27, 2013 11:13 PM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: What about second hand? Hendrik who fixed the shredder the other day On 27/05/13 07:49, OK Don wrote: Thanks all --- SWMBO wants leaves chopped up for the compost heap, and branches chipped for walks/mulching. It doesn't sound like the cheap units are up to the tasks, and the good ones will be more than she wants to spend -- __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com 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 ___ 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] motor mounts done and dusted
Just done them on my 300TE, to do the right one you have to take the fuel distributor assembly off. Hendrik who used S/H M102 mounts On 31/05/13 04:02, MG wrote: Had some fun this morning. Put motor mounts in one of my 83 300D sedans. Took almost two hours. I can't believe it! I am getting so slow. That should have taken less then an hour. I do wish the left mount was as easy to do as the right. Oh well it's done and a lot quieter then it was so all in all a mark for the plus side. Manfred ___ 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] URO hoses cheap
Water hoses are a vital part of the engine, don't cheap out there. Hendrik who cheaps out now and again On 31/05/13 05:20, Dan Penoff wrote: URO is bad stuff. Avoid at all costs. My rule of thumb is if it's rubber I only buy OEM. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 30, 2013, at 2:37 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I notice on Q2's site, lower water hose for '91 350SDL is listed as APA/URO. What was that opinion of URO stuff I read few days ago? Can it be worse than the 2½-year-old one that just blew? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank
420k kilomiles, you do the conversion. Hendrik who prefers proper measurements On 31/05/13 22:04, Dieselhead wrote: M103 is a great engine, but prone to wanting a headgasket somewhere between 100k and 200K miles. You can do the conversion to kliks. Sorry to hear you have to behead it, but the good news is that the head can be reattached by most ordinary blokes. Guess most of you would have a pretty good idea of what the problem is, another clue is that this expansion tank is attached to a M103 engine. So yeah time to behead the old girl and stop Fay looking at me like I am not a God. Anyway the question for you good folk, it may pay to give the cooling system a flush, I believe from memory that citric acid is recommended, what's the procedure again? Hendrik who likes chocolate milk but this stuff tastes funny ___ 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] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank
You mean 420k kiloMETERS? 261k miles? Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 9:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank 420k kilomiles, you do the conversion. Hendrik who prefers proper measurements On 31/05/13 22:04, Dieselhead wrote: M103 is a great engine, but prone to wanting a headgasket somewhere between 100k and 200K miles. You can do the conversion to kliks. Sorry to hear you have to behead it, but the good news is that the head can be reattached by most ordinary blokes. Guess most of you would have a pretty good idea of what the problem is, another clue is that this expansion tank is attached to a M103 engine. So yeah time to behead the old girl and stop Fay looking at me like I am not a God. Anyway the question for you good folk, it may pay to give the cooling system a flush, I believe from memory that citric acid is recommended, what's the procedure again? Hendrik who likes chocolate milk but this stuff tastes funny ___ 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] Citric Acid Flushing
Thanks for that, however the question is how do run the system without a thermostat? From memory you need a thermostat to seal the housing? Hendrik who needs to find some of this fancy cleaning stuff On 01/06/13 06:43, Scott Ritchey wrote: Here's what the book says about de-oil (do first) and decalcify: http://pt709.synology.me/20-015.pdf -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 4:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Citric Acid Flush Ace Hardware carries that here in the Low Country... ___ 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] Bad Friday
One mile north of the northern border. We had LOTS of thunder and lightning - the thunder was a continuous roar for over an hour, the lightning seemed to be mostly cloud-to-cloud, but they stayed lit up for the same hour or so. We got over three inches of rain and a bit of hail. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 7:40 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: How far north of Edmond? You still had a bunch of BAD stuff cross through your area last night. I watched it on TV. 'Hope all is well. Wilton -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ 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] Citric Acid Flushing
On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:28 PM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: From memory you need a thermostat to seal the housing? OM60x yes a forced open thermostat is required, OM61x no thermostat required to flush system. 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] Citric Acid Flushing
This is a M103 engine, so I am best off to force the thermostat open? Also the cooling system was clean beforehand, so I really only need to run some liquid detergent through it? Hendrik who might have to raid the laundry (wash house for Kiwi readers) On 02/06/13 12:09, Rick Knoble wrote: On Jun 1, 2013, at 10:28 PM, Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: From memory you need a thermostat to seal the housing? OM60x yes a forced open thermostat is required, OM61x no thermostat required to flush system. 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] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank
Did not think you lot would know what a meter is, so tried to put it into merican speak. Hendrik who might start to pull the head off today, off the car that is On 02/06/13 11:39, WILTON wrote: You mean 420k kiloMETERS? 261k miles? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Speaking of batteries/ratchets
On Jun 1, 2013, at 4:14 PM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, the older Craftsman tools seem much better quality. It's a shame. You have to get Craftsman industrial tools if you want good quality Craftsman tools. Grainger carries them. 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
[MBZ] From wet to dry ...
Fire season has started. There is a fire east of us, north of Santa Fe, and another to the west of us in the Jemez mountains. Smoke in the sky today. The (closer) one to the west of us is listed at http://nmfireinfo.com/2013/05/31/crews-battle-thompson-fire-north-of-jemez-springs/ The update says 6/1/2013 – 10:45pm, but it was actually written at 10:45pm on 31 May. http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/predictive/intelligence/admin/google_maps/ross_incidents/ross_incidents.htm shows a Google Map of incidents in the southwest. 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] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank
Did not think you lot would know what a meter is, so tried to put it into merican speak. 'course we do. A Fluke 83. Now _that's_ a meter! -- 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] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank
Well, some of this lot are trained in both systems, and some of us can even talk in nm's (nautical miles). ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik and fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 10:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank Did not think you lot would know what a meter is, so tried to put it into merican speak. Hendrik who might start to pull the head off today, off the car that is On 02/06/13 11:39, WILTON wrote: You mean 420k kiloMETERS? 261k miles? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://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] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank
'Nother ATTABOY, Jim. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank Did not think you lot would know what a meter is, so tried to put it into merican speak. 'course we do. A Fluke 83. Now _that's_ a meter! -- 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] Metric Chocolate milk in the expansion tank
260,975.9 miles. Miles of smiles (to quote the Moody Blues) 420k kilomiles, you do the conversion. Hendrik who prefers proper measurements ___ 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] Citric Acid Flushing
That attachment was for a 616 engine, I thought the car in question was a 240D. What kind of car/motor is this for? -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Hendrik and fay Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 10:28 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Citric Acid Flushing Thanks for that, however the question is how do run the system without a thermostat? From memory you need a thermostat to seal the housing? Hendrik who needs to find some of this fancy cleaning stuff On 01/06/13 06:43, Scott Ritchey wrote: Here's what the book says about de-oil (do first) and decalcify: http://pt709.synology.me/20-015.pdf -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 4:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Citric Acid Flush Ace Hardware carries that here in the Low Country... ___ 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] Dash camera
If you google dash camera or recording dash camera you should find a good selection to pick from. The one I use has two.. one in front and one in back, both have 120 degrees of vision so coverage is quite good. The cameras are wired to the Key On so camera is on at engine start. All data goes to a hard drive in the trunk with ample space to record 4 hrs of drive time. You may find this feature most helpful. I suggest you reveal it with caution however in this lawsuit driven society. My cost, delivered was a bit less than $400. plus a bit for wires, plugs and switchs. After having it for almost a year, the only thing I would add would be more hard drive and a solar panel so it would always be on even when the car was parked.. just on the case that it might be helpful to have a set of eyes where ever the car was. Suggest when you mount it.. you place it carefully so it gets good coverage but isn't particularly noticeable to the general public Grant... AZ On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 6:21 PM, Trent Fiorini buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: The law enforcement use Motorola, I;m not sure if they make one for the general public. On Sat, Jun 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Does anyone have recording car camera (dash camera?) brand and/or model they can recommend? Thanks, Gerry __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/ http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.com http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Trent Fiorini BuyMBparts, Inc. 1-800-741-5252 buymbpa...@gmail.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
