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Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

2019-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes

On Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:10:10 -0600 Craig via Mercedes
 wrote:

> I should have added my notes about ordering:

And my notes about URLs:
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https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/exhaust-pipes-straight?N=4294895314%2B4294947349=ProductName
Exhaust Pipes, Straight

https://www.summitracing.com/search/department/exhaust?N=4294948820=ProductName=Default=Ascending
Exhaust

https://www.summitracing.com/search/department/exhaust/section/clamps/product-line/summit-racing-band-clamps?autoview=SKU=4294948820%2B4294895363=Default=Ascending=1
Summit Racing(R) Band Clamps

https://www.summitracing.com/search/department/exhaust/section/heat-protection?SortBy=Default=Ascending=ProductName=4294948820%2B4294948817
Heat Protection


http://www.truckpipestore.com/all-3-pipe-types

http://www.truckpipesusa.com/categories/stainless-steel-exhaust.html
http://www.truckpipesusa.com/categories/3-exhaust-pipes.html


http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-Exhaust-Tubing/752882/10002/-1


http://www.anfittingsdirect.com/exhaust-pipe/
http://www.walkerexhaust.com/products

http://www.walkerexhaust.com/products/commercial-products

http://www.walkerheavyduty.com/en-US/products
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Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

2019-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes

On Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:04:58 -0600 Craig via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Check out http://www.walkerexhaust.com/products/commercial-products
> The Quiet Flow SS line is commented in their blog as being a very good
> muffler. I have attached a spreadsheet of the mufflers at which I
> looked. It was a slow process, since the website does not let one
> browse easily. I ended up incrementing through part numbers and copying
> the specs of the ones which appeared useful -- and I was looking for
> something VERY quiet.

I should have added my notes about ordering:

-
24 Mar 2018

Done - Looked at Walker website,

http://www.walkerexhaust.com/catalog/converter-part-number-search,

and the Summit Racing website,

https://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/walker-quiet-flow-3-mufflers?PageSize=100=DisplayPrice=Ascending=Quiet-fl=Walker

comparing specs and prices.

For most of the Summit Racing parts, Rock Auto has lower prices,
which means I will take advantage of Summit's price matching.
-


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

2019-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes

On Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:48:44 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes
 wrote:

> We used our chipper/shredder for over tow  hours today - and that 10HP
> B engine is LOUD! Even with ear muffs on, it's almost deafening. You
> definitely can't communicate with another person around it. I want to
> rig up a better muffler - any suggestions?

It depends upon how quiet you want it and how much work you are willing
to do to support a larger muffler.

In looking for a muffler for our 3-cylinder Cat C1.1 diesel engine, I
found a number of mufflers by the Walker company I could choose between.
In general, the larger the volume of the muffler the more the quieting.

Check out http://www.walkerexhaust.com/products/commercial-products
The Quiet Flow SS line is commented in their blog as being a very good
muffler. I have attached a spreadsheet of the mufflers at which I looked.
It was a slow process, since the website does not let one browse easily.
I ended up incrementing through part numbers and copying the specs of the
ones which appeared useful -- and I was looking for something VERY quiet.

You probably will have different desires and needs.

Craig

Walker-Muffler.Specs.ods
Description: application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet

Walker-Muffler.Specs.xls
Description: MS-Excel spreadsheet
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Re: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC

2019-07-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes

On Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:45:08 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Well yeah, all the mechanicals are in that box.  The mini split is...
> split

In addition, the hotel unit has a lower SEER than a mini-split.


Craig


> > On Jul 24, 2019, at 11:34 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
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> > 
> > In my experience, those hotel units are very noisy compared to
> > mini-splits. 
> > 
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> >> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> >> Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2019 7:43 AM
> >> Subject: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC
> >> 
> >> Tractor Supply offering this hotel kind of unit $900
> >> https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/perfect-aire-14-700-14-500-btu-
> >> packaged-terminal-air-conditioner-1210438

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Re: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC

2019-07-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Well yeah, all the mechanicals are in that box.  The mini split is... split

--FT
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> On Jul 24, 2019, at 11:34 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes 
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> In my experience, those hotel units are very noisy compared to mini-splits. 
> 
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>> Subject: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC
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>> Tractor Supply offering this hotel kind of unit $900
>> https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/perfect-aire-14-700-14-500-btu-
>> packaged-terminal-air-conditioner-1210438
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Re: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC

2019-07-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes

In my experience, those hotel units are very noisy compared to mini-splits. 

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> Subject: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC
> 
> Tractor Supply offering this hotel kind of unit $900
> https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/perfect-aire-14-700-14-500-btu-
> packaged-terminal-air-conditioner-1210438
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message

2019-07-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes

My building is 16x32 ft, 2-story.  But I only condition one downstairs 16x20 
"finished" room, which means sheetrock on inside walls but zero insulation.  
The tongue-and groove floor and ceiling are pretty leaky.  The upstairs and 
other downstairs room (workshop) are actually drafty on a windy winter day.   
No problem keeping below 80 in summer.  The heat pump works hard in winter but 
keeps the indoor temp above 60.  I live in north-central NC, almost in VA.  So 
we see summer temps in the 90s and winter temps in the 20s and sometimes teens.

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> Max Dillon via Mercedes
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message
> 
> How large is your building?  I've got a two car garage, high ceiling.  Not 
> sure if
> there is any insulation in the walls, I probably should insulate the garage 
> doors.
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> 
> On July 23, 2019 10:27:26 PM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> >I installed a 12K mini-split heat pump in my "barn" outbuilding a
> >couple of years back and It's worked well for me so far.  The kit was
> >about $600 And it comes as a 120v 10 amp unit or  a 220v 5 amp unit.  .
> >It required a 2 inch hole for wires and refrigerant lines between the
> >indoor and outdoor unit.  I did the mechanical install and hired a
> >local HVAC guy to do the startup.
> >
> >> Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 7/20/19 6:03 PM:
> >> > I'm really thinking about adding AC to my garage.
> >>
> >>
> >
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Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

2019-07-24 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes

My 79 123 (TD) and 82 126 (SD), had the same R4 compressor setup.  MBZ version 
has metric threads in addition to the inverted oil pickup compared to the GM 
version.  As I recall Pierre was a fan of CompressorWorks and sealing washers 
(vs ordinary O-rings) where the manifold bolts to the R4 compressor, especially 
on Diesels.

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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD
> 
> AH. I guess the 126 has the compressor oriented different from the 123.
> 
> Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
> > Exact same mountings and position based on the spare compressor I found
> while digging through all the W126 goodies in my stash.  Turned out I had the
> whole set up already but for the O rings just sitting in a rubbermaid tub.
> >
> > clay
> >
> >> On Jul 23, 2019, at 6:43 AM, MG via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Now all you have to do is find out how to spin it to get the oil pickup on 
> >> the
> bottom when it is in it's new position on the Mercedes.
> >>
> >> MG
> >>
> >> Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> I rescued one from a Chebby truck at PnP.  Not bad for the price and
> >>> had a 12v supply in the tool box to check the clutch would engage.
> >>> Think I paid $12.  Made sure to cut the hoses far from the working
> >>> bits and stopper them with a duct tape bandage to keep it sanitary
> >>> clay
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Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

2019-07-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes

86 and up

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> On Jul 24, 2019, at 8:36 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes 
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> 126 compressors are Nippondenso I think, at least the diesels are.
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Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

2019-07-24 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes

126 compressors are Nippondenso I think, at least the diesels are.

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Re: [MBZ] Tell lights 200

2019-07-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Townsends did a video on making quill pens recently. Theres more to it than I 
expected.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3aPOXkzNPk

-Curt



On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 7:34:39 PM EDT, MG via Mercedes 
 wrote: 





Well I usually used a fountain pen in High School but I 
got curious about quill pens when I read a bunch of 
books about the colonial times (by Danial Defoe, you 
know the ones) so I did some research and taught myself 
how to do it. Haven't tried to cut one in many years 
but now I may just have to see if I can still do that. 
In full disclosure I did use store bought ink.

MG

archer75--- via Mercedes wrote:
> Wow! Did you write with quill pens? My father, who was born in 1862, made his 
> own quill pens for a one room country school from turkey feathers and the ink 
> was made from fruit juice. When pencils came into use around 1900, he started 
> using pencils in his railroad job, but still wrote cursive in quill pen 
> strokes rather than continuous lines. 
> 
> I wonder what is going on in European schools? Are they leading or following 
> the changes in American schools?
> Gerry 
> 
> MG wrote:
>> Wow that dates me a bit. I know how to do all those 
>> things including how to cut a quill.
>  
>> fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
 Allan wrote:
 It's getting bad. I think in another generation or two, nobody
 will know how to write (i.e. longhand), type, or spell.

 The typical high school kid today, when he has to "sign" his
 name, prints it like a 2nd grader. In my day (1980s), kids had a
 pretty developed signature at that age.
>>> On the other hand, if there is no real purpose - why develop the
>>> skill?
>>>
>>> How many of us are competent with driving a 4-in-hand team of
>>> horses?
>>>
>>> Or what is the value of knowing how to start a car with a
>>> carburetor?
>>>
>>> Conversely, are you any better than me with the tiny, no-tactile
>>> keyboard on a 'phone?  It wouldn't take much to be better than
>>> me!  Meaning the skill of using a tiny keyboard is much more
>>> practical than writing with a quill and ink well.
>>>
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Re: [MBZ] Cheap 500E

2019-07-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Not a 'don't buy a cheap Mercedes' story as much as a 'pre-purchase inspection 
beats post-purchase inspection' story. 
Mitch. 
> On July 24, 2019 at 5:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> This guy is a wanker but he is entertaining
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=237vPZgALA8
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[MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

2019-07-24 Thread OK Don via Mercedes

We used our chipper/shredder for over tow  hours today - and that 10HP B
engine is LOUD! Even with ear muffs on, it's almost deafening. You
definitely can't communicate with another person around it. I want to rig
up a better muffler - any suggestions?

-- 
OK Don

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
pause and reflect." Mark Twain

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learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

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2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] Tell lights 200

2019-07-24 Thread OK Don via Mercedes

Same here, but I was not very successful with crow and chicken feathers. I
also didn't know what I was doing, which didn't help any. I still do carry
a "pen knife" though ...
My mother used a long handled Shaeffer fountain pen, with green ink
exclusively for writing letters, etc. I still have a collection of various
colored inks in bottles, don't know if they are still good though.

On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 6:34 PM MG via Mercedes 
wrote:

> Well I usually used a fountain pen in High School but I
> got curious about quill pens when I read a bunch of
> books about the colonial times (by Danial Defoe, you
> know the ones) so I did some research and taught myself
> how to do it. Haven't tried to cut one in many years
> but now I may just have to see if I can still do that.
> In full disclosure I did use store bought ink.
>
> MG
>
> archer75--- via Mercedes wrote:
> > Wow! Did you write with quill pens? My father, who was born in 1862,
> made his own quill pens for a one room country school from turkey feathers
> and the ink was made from fruit juice. When pencils came into use around
> 1900, he started using pencils in his railroad job, but still wrote cursive
> in quill pen strokes rather than continuous lines.
> >
> > I wonder what is going on in European schools? Are they leading or
> following the changes in American schools?
> > Gerry
> >
> > MG wrote:
> >> Wow that dates me a bit. I know how to do all those
> >> things including how to cut a quill.
> >
> >> fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
>  Allan wrote:
>  It's getting bad. I think in another generation or two, nobody
>  will know how to write (i.e. longhand), type, or spell.
> 
>  The typical high school kid today, when he has to "sign" his
>  name, prints it like a 2nd grader. In my day (1980s), kids had a
>  pretty developed signature at that age.
> >>> On the other hand, if there is no real purpose - why develop the
> >>> skill?
> >>>
> >>> How many of us are competent with driving a 4-in-hand team of
> >>> horses?
> >>>
> >>> Or what is the value of knowing how to start a car with a
> >>> carburetor?
> >>>
> >>> Conversely, are you any better than me with the tiny, no-tactile
> >>> keyboard on a 'phone?  It wouldn't take much to be better than
> >>> me!  Meaning the skill of using a tiny keyboard is much more
> >>> practical than writing with a quill and ink well.
> >>>
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pause and reflect." Mark Twain

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learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

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2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

2019-07-24 Thread MG via Mercedes

AH. I guess the 126 has the compressor oriented 
different from the 123.


Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:

Exact same mountings and position based on the spare compressor I found while 
digging through all the W126 goodies in my stash.  Turned out I had the whole 
set up already but for the O rings just sitting in a rubbermaid tub.

clay


On Jul 23, 2019, at 6:43 AM, MG via Mercedes  wrote:

Now all you have to do is find out how to spin it to get the oil pickup on the 
bottom when it is in it's new position on the Mercedes.

MG

Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:

I rescued one from a Chebby truck at PnP.  Not bad for the price and had a 12v 
supply in the tool box to check the clutch would engage.  Think I paid $12.  
Made sure to cut the hoses far from the working bits and stopper them with a 
duct tape bandage to keep it sanitary
clay


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Well I usually used a fountain pen in High School but I
got curious about quill pens when I read a bunch of
books about the colonial times (by Danial Defoe, you
know the ones) so I did some research and taught myself
how to do it. Haven't tried to cut one in many years
but now I may just have to see if I can still do that.
In full disclosure I did use store bought ink.

archer75--- via Mercedes wrote:
Wow! Did you write with quill pens? My father, who was born in 1862, made his own quill pens for a one room country school from turkey feathers and the ink was made from fruit juice. When pencils came into use around 1900, he started using pencils in his railroad job, but still wrote cursive in quill pen strokes rather than continuous lines.

I wonder what is going on in European schools? Are they leading or following
the changes in American schools?
Gerry

MG wrote:
Wow that dates me a bit. I know how to do all those
things including how to cut a quill.

fmiser via Mercedes wrote:

Allan wrote:
It's getting bad. I think in another generation or two, nobody
will know how to write (i.e. longhand), type, or spell.

The typical high school kid today, when he has to "sign" his
name, prints it like a 2nd grader. In my day (1980s), kids had a
pretty developed signature at that age.

On the other hand, if there is no real purpose - why develop the
skill?

How many of us are competent with driving a 4-in-hand team of
horses?

Or what is the value of knowing how to start a car with a
carburetor?

Conversely, are you any better than me with the tiny, no-tactile
keyboard on a 'phone? It wouldn't take much to be better than
me! Meaning the skill of using a tiny keyboard is much more
practical than writing with a quill and ink well.

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Re: [MBZ] OT Some parts are missing

2019-07-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes

Without a doubt, a new bluesmobile bring out the black suits and string
ties...
It would make a cars and coffee statement with a load of band instruments
in the trunk... motor in, set up shop.. play blues.
errr... you may need a front clip.

On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 1:58 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I picked it up at the Mount Prospect police auction last spring. It's an
> old Mount Prospect police car. It's got a cop motor, a 440-cubic-inch
> plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made
> before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. So what do
> you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?
>
>
> G Mann via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > Wrecked police cruiser, bought at a government property disposal sale,
> from
> > the looks of it, setting for quite a while to get that "special patina"
> > paint effect
> >
> > Throw a set of wheels on it... duct tape the hood in place... I'm sure it
> > would "make a statement" at the local cars and coffee, or show and
> shine...
> > Is the $500 number what they are paying to haul it away?
> >
> > On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 10:47 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Stripped police cruiser?
> >>
> >> On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 11:09 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> > That'll buff right out
> >> >
> >> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2157432084369059/
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > --FT
> >> >
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[MBZ] who wants bluetec?

2019-07-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Selling near me Friday:

https://www.copart.com/lot/39921159

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