Re: [MBZ] New Addition

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

There is an old joke about a doctor who arrives home after a double shift only 
to find his basement flooded.  The doctor calls an emergency plumber who 
arrives promptly.  The  plumber fixes the leak in about an hour and .hands the 
doctor a bill for $700.
The doctor is floored by the cost and exclaims that even he (a doctor) doesn't 
make $700 an hour.  The plumber shrugs and says that back when he was a doctor 
he didn't make that much either.

When you get right down to it, society needs plumbers, mechanics, farmers, 
teachers, trash collectors, etc. a lot more than it needs lawyers, bankers, 
stock brokers, government bureaucrats, etc.

> -Original Message-
> From:  Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> 
> You should follow Mike Rowe. He set up a foundation to support trades
> education and training and apprenticeships. He has some impressive numbers
> on jobs availability and incomes and fights that “college-only” thing. Plus 
> he’s
> quite entertaining and seems like a super guy.
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

[Kevin Kraly via Mercedes]

Yes, Mitch. It shifts just how you describe with a non-working modulator or no 
vac signal. When it’s floored, shifts are near redline and smooth, but very 
firm if not floored. The PB booster works very well as does the shutoff. All 
lines to the lock circuit have been capped. I’ll have to do plenty of 
troubleshooting the vac lines for the locks if I can find my mighty vac.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 6:35 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> If the modulator isn't working or isn't getting a vacuum signal, the trans 
> will shift hard enough at full throttle all the time. In other words, it'll 
> feel right with your foot on the floor and shift hard otherwise.
> 
> Do the power brakes work?
> How about the power door locks?
> You might have a big vacuum leak in the door circuits.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT health insurance again

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

One thing I forgot to mention is the employer matches up to $2k HSA 
contribution.  I need to clarify but I assume that means if I put in at 
least $2000 per year they put in $2000 per year for a total of $4000 in 
the account per year.


On 9/29/2019 9:15 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
I brought this up a while back comparing PPO to HDHP HSA plans. The 
consensus was if you use the plan very much the cost at the end of the 
day would end up being the same. It is now time for me to decide one 
way or the other so I decided to plug the numbers into a spreadsheet 
to see how they would come up.  On the spread sheet I basically 
calculated out what the cost per month would be based on premium, HSA 
contributions etc. I also included calculations based on premiums plus 
out of pocket max for the year.  That out of pocket max would be the 
number we would hit if we used the plan up to the max.


If my line of thinking is correct, the monthly cost in yellow would be 
what the costs would be if the plan was not used much and includes the 
premiums, deductible, and HSA contributions.  Blue would be premium 
plus out of pocket max.  This should include the deductible.  In that 
case, HSA2 comes out a little cheaper.


If I am looking at this correctly, if the plan is not used that much 
during a particular year, I get to basically bank most of the HSA 
contributions.  But, if it happens during a year the plan is used to 
the max, the cost does end up about the same with some savings over 
the PPO with the HSA plans.  The one difference that could make a 
difference is the PPO has an embedded deductible and the HSA is non 
embedded.  From what I understand is with the embedded if one person 
meets the individual deductible then the plan kicks in after that.  
Once the family amount is met then it kicks in for everyone.  With non 
embedded the family amount has to be met before the plan kicks is so 
it almost seems to me the individual amount is irrelevant. All my 
calculations were based on the family deductible and out of pocket max.




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[MBZ] OT health insurance again

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I brought this up a while back comparing PPO to HDHP HSA plans. The 
consensus was if you use the plan very much the cost at the end of the 
day would end up being the same. It is now time for me to decide one way 
or the other so I decided to plug the numbers into a spreadsheet to see 
how they would come up.  On the spread sheet I basically calculated out 
what the cost per month would be based on premium, HSA contributions 
etc. I also included calculations based on premiums plus out of pocket 
max for the year.  That out of pocket max would be the number we would 
hit if we used the plan up to the max.


If my line of thinking is correct, the monthly cost in yellow would be 
what the costs would be if the plan was not used much and includes the 
premiums, deductible, and HSA contributions.  Blue would be premium plus 
out of pocket max.  This should include the deductible.  In that case, 
HSA2 comes out a little cheaper.


If I am looking at this correctly, if the plan is not used that much 
during a particular year, I get to basically bank most of the HSA 
contributions.  But, if it happens during a year the plan is used to the 
max, the cost does end up about the same with some savings over the PPO 
with the HSA plans.  The one difference that could make a difference is 
the PPO has an embedded deductible and the HSA is non embedded.  From 
what I understand is with the embedded if one person meets the 
individual deductible then the plan kicks in after that.  Once the 
family amount is met then it kicks in for everyone.  With non embedded 
the family amount has to be met before the plan kicks is so it almost 
seems to me the individual amount is irrelevant. All my calculations 
were based on the family deductible and out of pocket max.




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Re: [MBZ] OT: 737-MAX

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The solution is to rebadge all 737s as 737 2.0

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 4:22 PM G Mann via Mercedes 
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> Aviation Rule #1: All aircraft accidents happen on the ground before take
> off.
> Aviation Rule #2: See Rule #1.
>
>
>
> On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 12:45 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> > A very interesting article on the Boeing 737-MAX.
> > It's also very long.
> >
> > https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/magazine/boeing-737-max-crashes.html
> >
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Re: [MBZ] no key no title no suspension car ran when parked

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Nice price/car but how to overcome the lack of title or key?

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> https://savannah.craigslist.org/pts/d/collins-mercedes-benz/6988979989.html
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Re: [MBZ] Exhaust fell down!

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

I carry those,rubber exhaust donuts,in my 123's

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019, 7:34 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> The exhaust on the cheap 123 I bought had rope holding the muffler up.  I
> did not know that. I noticed when I was about 5 miles from the car sounded
> louder. This morning I went to car wash and when I pulled out the muffler
> dropped. It was still connected somewhere. But, it definitely sounds like
> it is louder up by the engine.
>
> So, i don’t know if I will need everything all the way back or just part.
> I have it secured now. But, it’s definitely loud!
>
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Re: [MBZ] 190D update

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

When pounding my fist on the dash would no longer bring back the gauge in my 
1980 Citation, I just started filling it every 300 miles. No trip meter, so I 
had to gas it up at 207200, 207500, erc.
It worked for me for the last couple of years of the car's life until the 
transmission broke a shift fork and the car wasn't worth a $70 part, let alone 
a weekend's work to replace it.
Mitch. 


> On September 29, 2019 at 8:08 PM OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> You could just fill it every time it drops to empty - you'd never run out,
> since you'd have about half a tank. We fill at half a tank, just on
> principle to keep water in the tank to a minimum, and "you'll never run out
> if you consider ½ tank as empty.

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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

That's interesting about the peroxide and baking soda.
 
I'm getting ready to try and remove a coating of mold from inside the '83 300D 
which apparently got enough water inside during the recent blowing rains to 
make it humid enough that the whole interior was coated with white mold. 
It hasn't been on a long time and wipes off with a little elbow grease fairly 
easily using 409.

Internet websites say that peroxide is the best mold killer, and a solution of 
one cup of borax powder in a gallon of water, sprayed or wiped on and left to 
dry will prevent future mold growth.
The only concern is whether or not the peroxide or the borax solution will 
bleach or damage the blue MBtex.
Anyone had experience using these chemicals on MBtex?
Gerry

Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes  wrote:

> I bought it at Home Depot but I’ve seen it in some supermarkets. It’s an 
> enzymatic cleaner that has no odor and doesn’t require rinsing. Really 
> remarkable stuff.
> 
> On another note, some other tenants left a white Brooks Brothers dress shirt 
> in my size in another rental. It was “permanently” stained by presumably 
> sitting in a puddle of beer and god knows what else for an indefinite period 
> of time. I   felt bad throwing an expensive shirt like that out so I tried 
> everything including spray ‘n wash, oxi clean, bleach and washing multiple 
> times in hot water. Didn’t touch the stains. I then tried Folex which 
> lightened the stains a little bit. Finally, I tried an old fashioned trick of 
> mixing baking soda and hydrogen peroxide into a paste and applying to the 
> stains and leaving overnight. After 2 applications the stains were completely 
> gone!

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Re: [MBZ] 91 350SD update

[OK Don via Mercedes]

If you have an engine to swap in, do that, them sort this one out at your
leisure, or use it for parts ...

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> The PO said the first thing they did when it would not turn over was
> replaced the starter.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Sep 29, 2019, at 6:18 PM, G Mann via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > Remove the starter and use a pry bar against starter ring gear teeth.
> > Front pulley crank bolt does not give you enough leverage.
> >
> > I have an 81 300D I bought with a locked engine, Saw no reason for it..
> > finally pulled the head... all looked OK.. pulled starter, got some real
> > leverage in both directions... finally got movement, in 4 cylinders
> #1
> > piston did not move... hm...
> > Pulled accessories off the engine, removed alternator and boom...
> part
> > of the block missing... rod journal made a hole...
> > Further investigation found, woman owner managed to break the oil
> pressure
> > gage line, Drove it till it had ZERO oil... it threw a rod... They put
> oil
> > in it... which looked "old" and full
> > Nice car, perfect in every way, 102K miles... dead engine...
> > Your issues may be different...
> >
> > On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 3:19 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I guess anything it possible.
> >>
> >>> On 9/29/2019 5:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> >>> What about a locked up starter, stuck in the ring gear?
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pause and reflect." Mark Twain

"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
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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] 190D update

[OK Don via Mercedes]

You could just fill it every time it drops to empty - you'd never run out,
since you'd have about half a tank. We fill at half a tank, just on
principle to keep water in the tank to a minimum, and "you'll never run out
if you consider ½ tank as empty.

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 4:20 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I fiddled with the 190D a little today.  I pulled the fuel tank sender
> again since it was showing empty.  It appears it reads correct till it
> gets to half way then drops all the way down.  I do no really know what
> else to do with it.  I tried the other one and it reads empty all the
> time no matter where the float is.  I guess my only thing left to do is
> find a good used one or buy a new one.
>
> I checked the resistance of the evap temps sensor directly from its plug
> behind the battery and the measurements are off, so I guess I will just
> replace it then maybe the compressor will not run constantly.
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Re: [MBZ] Exhaust fell down!

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Yep

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 6:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Time to cut a hole in the hood and put a stack on it!
> 
> Just kidding.
> 
> Rick
> 
> 
> 
> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Donald Snook via 
> Mercedes 
> Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2019 4:33 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Cc: Donald Snook
> Subject: [MBZ] Exhaust fell down!
> 
> The exhaust on the cheap 123 I bought had rope holding the muffler up.  I did 
> not know that. I noticed when I was about 5 miles from the car sounded 
> louder. This morning I went to car wash and when I pulled out the muffler 
> dropped. It was still connected somewhere. But, it definitely sounds like it 
> is louder up by the engine.
> 
> So, i don’t know if I will need everything all the way back or just part.  I 
> have it secured now. But, it’s definitely loud!
> 
> Donald H. Snook
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Exhaust fell down!

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Time to cut a hole in the hood and put a stack on it!

Just kidding.

Rick



From: Mercedes  on behalf of Donald Snook via 
Mercedes 
Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2019 4:33 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: Donald Snook
Subject: [MBZ] Exhaust fell down!

The exhaust on the cheap 123 I bought had rope holding the muffler up.  I did 
not know that. I noticed when I was about 5 miles from the car sounded louder. 
This morning I went to car wash and when I pulled out the muffler dropped. It 
was still connected somewhere. But, it definitely sounds like it is louder up 
by the engine.

So, i don’t know if I will need everything all the way back or just part.  I 
have it secured now. But, it’s definitely loud!

Donald H. Snook


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[MBZ] Exhaust fell down!

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

The exhaust on the cheap 123 I bought had rope holding the muffler up.  I did 
not know that. I noticed when I was about 5 miles from the car sounded louder. 
This morning I went to car wash and when I pulled out the muffler dropped. It 
was still connected somewhere. But, it definitely sounds like it is louder up 
by the engine. 

So, i don’t know if I will need everything all the way back or just part.  I 
have it secured now. But, it’s definitely loud! 

Donald H. Snook


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Re: [MBZ] 91 350SD update

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

The PO said the first thing they did when it would not turn over was replaced 
the starter. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 6:18 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Remove the starter and use a pry bar against starter ring gear teeth.
> Front pulley crank bolt does not give you enough leverage.
> 
> I have an 81 300D I bought with a locked engine, Saw no reason for it..
> finally pulled the head... all looked OK.. pulled starter, got some real
> leverage in both directions... finally got movement, in 4 cylinders #1
> piston did not move... hm...
> Pulled accessories off the engine, removed alternator and boom... part
> of the block missing... rod journal made a hole...
> Further investigation found, woman owner managed to break the oil pressure
> gage line, Drove it till it had ZERO oil... it threw a rod... They put oil
> in it... which looked "old" and full
> Nice car, perfect in every way, 102K miles... dead engine...
> Your issues may be different...
> 
> On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 3:19 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I guess anything it possible.
>> 
>>> On 9/29/2019 5:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
>>> What about a locked up starter, stuck in the ring gear?
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Re: [MBZ] 91 350SD update

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Remove the starter and use a pry bar against starter ring gear teeth.
Front pulley crank bolt does not give you enough leverage.

I have an 81 300D I bought with a locked engine, Saw no reason for it..
finally pulled the head... all looked OK.. pulled starter, got some real
leverage in both directions... finally got movement, in 4 cylinders #1
piston did not move... hm...
Pulled accessories off the engine, removed alternator and boom... part
of the block missing... rod journal made a hole...
Further investigation found, woman owner managed to break the oil pressure
gage line, Drove it till it had ZERO oil... it threw a rod... They put oil
in it... which looked "old" and full
Nice car, perfect in every way, 102K miles... dead engine...
Your issues may be different...

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 3:19 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I guess anything it possible.
>
> On 9/29/2019 5:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
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Re: [MBZ] 91 350SD update

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I guess anything it possible.

On 9/29/2019 5:16 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

What about a locked up starter, stuck in the ring gear?


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Re: [MBZ] 91 350SD update

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

What about a locked up starter, stuck in the ring gear?
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On September 29, 2019 4:07:21 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" 
 wrote:
>As a refresher this is the $300 91 350SD I picked up that the PO said 
>engine was hydrolocked.  Ran fine when parked at work then when they 
>came out it would not turn over. I put breaker bar on crank and it
>would 
>not turn forward or reverse.  Engine is very clean and has plenty of
>oil 
>in it.  Oil looks like normal diesel oil, not fresh oil that might have
>
>been added after it was ran dry.  I pulled the valve cover and chain is
>
>not broken and nothing is going on up top.
>
>Today I removed all of the injectors.  #1 was somewhat oily on the 
>bottom.  The rest were dry.  After pulling the injectors engine is
>still 
>locked tight.  I then removed the vacuum pump suspecting it exploded.  
>It was the original style but appears to be intact so I do not think 
>that was the issue.
>
>I do not think it was ran out of oil because it has oil in it. The PO 
>did mention IIRC that it was using oil and/or coolant. Maybe it flooded
>
>with coolant then rusted the pistons.  Or, maybe the #1 rod broke and 
>that locked it up.  In any case, it appears an engine tear down or swap
>
>is in its future.
>
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Interesting!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Oven cleaner (unscented) is also great for removing those old dealer applied 
> paint stripes on the 70s and 80s cars.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 2:02 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I'm offended that you are offended! (by something not offensive!) My 
>> standard response to anybody who is offended.   I find their self centered 
>> thoughts offensive!
>> 
>> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 12:39 PM:
>>> I am offended by the use of the term red neck.
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
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[MBZ] 190D update

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I fiddled with the 190D a little today.  I pulled the fuel tank sender 
again since it was showing empty.  It appears it reads correct till it 
gets to half way then drops all the way down.  I do no really know what 
else to do with it.  I tried the other one and it reads empty all the 
time no matter where the float is.  I guess my only thing left to do is 
find a good used one or buy a new one.


I checked the resistance of the evap temps sensor directly from its plug 
behind the battery and the measurements are off, so I guess I will just 
replace it then maybe the compressor will not run constantly.



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Re: [MBZ] OT: 737-MAX

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Aviation Rule #1: All aircraft accidents happen on the ground before take
off.
Aviation Rule #2: See Rule #1.



On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 12:45 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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> A very interesting article on the Boeing 737-MAX.
> It's also very long.
>
> https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/magazine/boeing-737-max-crashes.html
>
>
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[MBZ] 91 350SD update

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

As a refresher this is the $300 91 350SD I picked up that the PO said 
engine was hydrolocked.  Ran fine when parked at work then when they 
came out it would not turn over. I put breaker bar on crank and it would 
not turn forward or reverse.  Engine is very clean and has plenty of oil 
in it.  Oil looks like normal diesel oil, not fresh oil that might have 
been added after it was ran dry.  I pulled the valve cover and chain is 
not broken and nothing is going on up top.


Today I removed all of the injectors.  #1 was somewhat oily on the 
bottom.  The rest were dry.  After pulling the injectors engine is still 
locked tight.  I then removed the vacuum pump suspecting it exploded.  
It was the original style but appears to be intact so I do not think 
that was the issue.


I do not think it was ran out of oil because it has oil in it. The PO 
did mention IIRC that it was using oil and/or coolant. Maybe it flooded 
with coolant then rusted the pistons.  Or, maybe the #1 rod broke and 
that locked it up.  In any case, it appears an engine tear down or swap 
is in its future.



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[MBZ] OT: 737-MAX

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

A very interesting article on the Boeing 737-MAX.
It's also very long.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/18/magazine/boeing-737-max-crashes.html


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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Oven cleaner (unscented) is also great for removing those old dealer applied 
paint stripes on the 70s and 80s cars.

-D

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 2:02 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I'm offended that you are offended! (by something not offensive!) My 
> standard response to anybody who is offended.   I find their self centered 
> thoughts offensive!
> 
> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 12:39 PM:
>> I am offended by the use of the term red neck.
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Wilton, have you heard of this guy?

[Wilton Strickland via Mercedes]

No

W

-From: "Craig via Mercedes" 
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Cc: "Craig"
Sent: Sunday September 29 2019 12:55:36AM
Subject: [MBZ] Wilton, have you heard of this guy?

Wilton,

 I just ran across this:

 http://www.okiebenz.com [1]

 To search list archives 

 Links:
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 [1]
 https://www.amazon.com/Flying-Line-Force-Pilots-Journey-ebook/dp/B00P8BN9L8
 https://www.amazon.com/Flying-Line-Force-Pilots-Journey-ebook/dp/B00P8BN9L8
 /> Flying the Line, An Air Force Pilot's Journey: Pilot Training,
 Vietnam, SAC, 1970-1979
 by Lt Col Jay Lacklen USAFR Retired (Author)

 Do you know of this fellow and his B52 flying?

 Some of the reviews on Amazon are rather scathing.

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Re: [MBZ] New Addition

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

>You should follow Mike Rowe

I do. On FB, and his podcast "The Way I Heard It".

https://m.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe/

https://mikerowe.com/podcast/


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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

I'm offended that you are offended! (by something not offensive!) My 
standard response to anybody who is offended.   I find their self 
centered thoughts offensive!


Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 12:39 PM:

I am offended by the use of the term red neck.





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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[OK Don via Mercedes]

You mean by someone from north of the Mason Dixon line??? Or did you mean
"I resemble that remark"?

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 12:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> I am offended by the use of the term red neck.
>
> > On Sep 29, 2019, at 12:26 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > My tenants have a nasty habit of abandoning junk sofas in my house. The
> really bad ones I haul to the dump. The ones that are ok but just a little
> dirty, I clean up with Folex and put on the curb with a free sign. Usually
> gone within an hour- the perks of living in a semi-redneck state like Maine.
>

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Re: [MBZ] That was a fast search!

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

Just take off the passenger side under dash panel and it comes out with
like 3 screws. The brushes wear a groove in the rotor or whatever it is
called and lose continuity. A cheap test is to push up on the exposed axle
from below with a screwdriver handle. It moves the rotor enough to make
contact and the motor will start to spin if that is the issue.

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> Seller is giving me another blower motor. I was wondering how easy it
> might be to replace it.
>
> Donald H. Snook
>
>
> > On Sep 27, 2019, at 2:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
> >
> > Congrats.  Buy a used blower motor on ebay.
> >
> > Cost??
> >
> >> On Fri, Sep 27, 2019 at 3:43 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >> Shoutout to Rick Knoble for pointing me in the right direction.   Just
> made a deal for a sweet light tanish yellow 82 300D.   A 123 Facebook group
> member has 3 or 4 MB’s and his employer told him he couldn’t park them all
> at the garage.  SO, he had to get rid of some of them.   Odometer says
> 200K, but it stopped two years ago.   Looks pretty good.  Wrong wheels, but
> I can change that.  I can also do wonders with the cosmetics – hopefully.
> Looks pretty good except someone has changed out the MB tex on the bottom
> of the rear seat.  It is the same color but the pleats don’t match.  Either
> way, it was cheap.
> >>
> >> I’m flying to Dallas tomorrow to pick it up and drive back to Memphis!
> >>
> >> One item that will need to be addressed ASAP is the blower motor.  The
> seller claims that the wire on the back of the motor needs to be
> resoldered.   Having had 3 123s I don’t remember ever having to mess with
> the blower motor.  Is it easy to get to?   Its going to be a hot drive
> without any vent at all.
> >>
> >>
> >> Donald H. Snook
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

I’m sorry snowflake!!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:39 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am offended by the use of the term red neck.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 12:26 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> My tenants have a nasty habit of abandoning junk sofas in my house. The 
>> really bad ones I haul to the dump. The ones that are ok but just a little 
>> dirty, I clean up with Folex and put on the curb with a free sign. Usually 
>> gone within an hour- the perks of living in a semi-redneck state like Maine.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:17 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Haha. When you deal with animals you have to get creative!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 
 
 Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 10:24 AM:
> Haha yes!
> 
> 
 Dimitri, the Martha Stewart of stain removal!
 
 BJ clinton shoulda hired you!
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

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I am offended by the use of the term red neck.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 12:26 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> My tenants have a nasty habit of abandoning junk sofas in my house. The 
> really bad ones I haul to the dump. The ones that are ok but just a little 
> dirty, I clean up with Folex and put on the curb with a free sign. Usually 
> gone within an hour- the perks of living in a semi-redneck state like Maine.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:17 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Haha. When you deal with animals you have to get creative!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 10:24 AM:
 Haha yes!
 
 
>>> Dimitri, the Martha Stewart of stain removal!
>>> 
>>> BJ clinton shoulda hired you!
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

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My tenants have a nasty habit of abandoning junk sofas in my house. The really 
bad ones I haul to the dump. The ones that are ok but just a little dirty, I 
clean up with Folex and put on the curb with a free sign. Usually gone within 
an hour- the perks of living in a semi-redneck state like Maine.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:17 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Haha. When you deal with animals you have to get creative!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 10:24 AM:
>>> Haha yes!
>>> 
>>> 
>> Dimitri, the Martha Stewart of stain removal!
>> 
>> BJ clinton shoulda hired you!
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Haha. When you deal with animals you have to get creative!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:12 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 10:24 AM:
>> Haha yes!
>> 
>> 
> Dimitri, the Martha Stewart of stain removal!
> 
> BJ clinton shoulda hired you!
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 300TD diesel wagon W124

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

I have some sls struts for it and a bunch if extra rear suspension links if
anyone needs them. And a subframe, swaybar and newish rebuilt axle shafts
and diff.

On Sat, Sep 28, 2019, 8:08 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes <
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> Dead RR suspension?
> Fred
>
> -- Forwarded message -
> From: 
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> Subject: 1987 Mercedes 300TD diesel wagon W124
> To: 
>
>
> fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist:
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> 1987 Mercedes 300TD diesel wagon W124
>
> https://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/6988721763.html
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> *Please go to the preferences page
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 10:24 AM:

Haha yes!



Dimitri, the Martha Stewart of stain removal!

BJ clinton shoulda hired you!
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

Easy off. It is basically lye. Let it soak and wipe it off.

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019, 9:30 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes 
wrote:

> How can I clean the baked-on grease from the inside of a toaster oven?
> --
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
> On September 29, 2019 11:24:47 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >Haha yes!
> >
> >Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:49 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Sounds like Dimitri could be the next Billy Mays!
> >>
> >> --FT
> >> Sent from iPhone
> >>
> >>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> > wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Good to know. Is it something that’s readily available at retail
> >places?
> >>>
> >>> -D
> >>>
> >>>
>  On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Dimitri Seretakis
> > wrote:
> 
>  I’ve found Folex to be the best carpet cleaner period. I even use
> >it on clothes. Watch stains and dirt vanish in front of your eyes.
> 
>  I rented a commercial machine to clean a light tan carpet which was
> >made utterly filthy by a really bratty entitled group of college
> >student tenants. It took me about 5 hours of multiple passes with very
> >limited results. I then decided to try Folex. I sprayed it on, agitated
> >it with a microfiber rag and both the stubborn stains and dirt
> >completely vanished within minutes. No exaggeration here!
> 
>  Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> > wrote:
> >
> > I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on
> >my local Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to
> >try it out.
> >
> > https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
> >
> > I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks
> >ago, and one of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo
> >area. I tried using spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it
> >didn’t do much.
> >
> > I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and
> >hot water and it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass.
> >I was able to do the whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and
> >small and easily portable. I was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet
> >cleaner for the house that has a hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff
> >like stairs, but it’s a PITA to get out, fill, empty, etc., for use in
> >a car.
> >
> > I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld
> >steam cleaners, but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice
> >alternative, and while it may not be as good as a steam cleaner, it
> >does a good job and is easy to use.
> >
> > -D
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Re: [MBZ] New Addition

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

Yeah, underemployed opera singer. Great baritone voice. Perfect for radio
and tv.

I love his story about the septic tank guy. They are putting one in a hole
or pumping it and Mike says what's the secret to your success and the guy,
who owns his business and is a multimillionaire, thinks for a minute and
says "everything I have is because I looked around at what everyone else
was doing, and did something else".

I think there is a hustle factor in all those successful entrepreneur guys
though, and some good people skills and street smarts. That is tough to
teach.

Be interested to compare notes on the 648. Mine is all factory ecu in a
123. Figure the rest of the car is easier to maintain, but who knows.



On Sun, Sep 29, 2019, 6:10 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
wrote:

> What, no opera singing?
>
> (He is a former opera singer…)
>
> -D
>
>
> > On Sep 29, 2019, at 9:01 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > You should follow Mike Rowe. He set up a foundation to support trades
> education and training and apprenticeships. He has some impressive numbers
> on jobs availability and incomes and fights that “college-only” thing. Plus
> he’s quite entertaining and seems like a super guy.
> >
> > --FT
> > Sent from iPhone
> >
> >> On Sep 28, 2019, at 7:11 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Awesome! That is one of my biggest gripes is putting a kid in college
> that doesn't belong there. (I did)  There is no shame in having a trade,
> although some white collar workers, and elite politicians may believe
> otherwise. He gets to work with his mind and his hands. Plus, he will make
> six figures, if he so desires. Well done dad!
> >>
> >>
> >> Rick
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

oven cleaner, or a paste of baking soda kept wet with a paper towel and 
some plastic wrap


--FT

On 9/29/19 12:30 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

How can I clean the baked-on grease from the inside of a toaster oven?


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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

How can I clean the baked-on grease from the inside of a toaster oven?
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On September 29, 2019 11:24:47 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>Haha yes!
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:49 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> wrote:
>> 
>> Sounds like Dimitri could be the next Billy Mays!
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Good to know. Is it something that’s readily available at retail
>places?
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
 On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Dimitri Seretakis
> wrote:
 
 I’ve found Folex to be the best carpet cleaner period. I even use
>it on clothes. Watch stains and dirt vanish in front of your eyes.
 
 I rented a commercial machine to clean a light tan carpet which was
>made utterly filthy by a really bratty entitled group of college
>student tenants. It took me about 5 hours of multiple passes with very
>limited results. I then decided to try Folex. I sprayed it on, agitated
>it with a microfiber rag and both the stubborn stains and dirt
>completely vanished within minutes. No exaggeration here!
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
> 
> I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on
>my local Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to
>try it out.
> 
> https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
> 
> I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks
>ago, and one of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo
>area. I tried using spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it
>didn’t do much.
> 
> I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and
>hot water and it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass.
>I was able to do the whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and
>small and easily portable. I was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet
>cleaner for the house that has a hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff
>like stairs, but it’s a PITA to get out, fill, empty, etc., for use in
>a car.
> 
> I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld
>steam cleaners, but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice
>alternative, and while it may not be as good as a steam cleaner, it
>does a good job and is easy to use.
> 
> -D
> 
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[MBZ] I think we missed it

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/29/swiss-to-auction-25-supercars-seized-from-son-of-equatorial-guinea-dictator

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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

ISN'T THAT AMAZING!!!  IT'S A SHIRT CLEANER AND A DESSERT TOPPING!

--FT

On 9/29/19 11:24 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote:

On another note, some other tenants left a white Brooks Brothers dress shirt in 
my size in another rental. It was “permanently” stained by presumably sitting 
in a puddle of beer and god knows what else for an indefinite period of time. I 
  felt bad throwing an expensive shirt like that out so I tried everything 
including spray ‘n wash, oxi clean, bleach and washing multiple times in hot 
water. Didn’t touch the stains. I then tried Folex which lightened the stains a 
little bit. Finally, I tried an old fashioned trick of mixing baking soda and 
hydrogen peroxide into a paste and applying to the stains and leaving 
overnight. After 2 applications the stains were completely gone!


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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes diesel S350

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Oh yea 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:23 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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> 
> Stay focused, buddy. You’ve got an E300D in your immediate future, remember?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 9:19 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> H
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 28, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> H
>>> Fred
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[MBZ] no key no title no suspension car ran when parked

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://savannah.craigslist.org/pts/d/collins-mercedes-benz/6988979989.html

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[MBZ] Serious buyers only, no joy rides.

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https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/savannah-2006-custom-mercedes-cls500/6987590113.html

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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

I bought it at Home Depot but I’ve seen it in some supermarkets. It’s an 
enzymatic cleaner that has no odor and doesn’t require rinsing. Really 
remarkable stuff.

On another note, some other tenants left a white Brooks Brothers dress shirt in 
my size in another rental. It was “permanently” stained by presumably sitting 
in a puddle of beer and god knows what else for an indefinite period of time. I 
  felt bad throwing an expensive shirt like that out so I tried everything 
including spray ‘n wash, oxi clean, bleach and washing multiple times in hot 
water. Didn’t touch the stains. I then tried Folex which lightened the stains a 
little bit. Finally, I tried an old fashioned trick of mixing baking soda and 
hydrogen peroxide into a paste and applying to the stains and leaving 
overnight. After 2 applications the stains were completely gone!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Good to know. Is it something that’s readily available at retail places?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Dimitri Seretakis  wrote:
>> 
>> I’ve found Folex to be the best carpet cleaner period. I even use it on 
>> clothes. Watch stains and dirt vanish in front of your eyes.
>> 
>> I rented a commercial machine to clean a light tan carpet which was made 
>> utterly filthy by a really bratty entitled group of college student tenants. 
>> It took me about 5 hours of multiple passes with very limited results. I 
>> then decided to try Folex. I sprayed it on, agitated it with a microfiber 
>> rag and both the stubborn stains and dirt completely vanished within 
>> minutes. No exaggeration here!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on my local 
>>> Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to try it out.
>>> 
>>> https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
>>> 
>>> I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks ago, and one 
>>> of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo area. I tried 
>>> using spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it didn’t do much.
>>> 
>>> I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and hot water 
>>> and it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass. I was able to 
>>> do the whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and small and easily 
>>> portable. I was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet cleaner for the 
>>> house that has a hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff like stairs, but it’s a 
>>> PITA to get out, fill, empty, etc., for use in a car.
>>> 
>>> I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld steam 
>>> cleaners, but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice alternative, and 
>>> while it may not be as good as a steam cleaner, it does a good job and is 
>>> easy to use.
>>> 
>>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

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Haha yes!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:49 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Sounds like Dimitri could be the next Billy Mays!
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Good to know. Is it something that’s readily available at retail places?
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Dimitri Seretakis  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’ve found Folex to be the best carpet cleaner period. I even use it on 
>>> clothes. Watch stains and dirt vanish in front of your eyes.
>>> 
>>> I rented a commercial machine to clean a light tan carpet which was made 
>>> utterly filthy by a really bratty entitled group of college student 
>>> tenants. It took me about 5 hours of multiple passes with very limited 
>>> results. I then decided to try Folex. I sprayed it on, agitated it with a 
>>> microfiber rag and both the stubborn stains and dirt completely vanished 
>>> within minutes. No exaggeration here!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on my local 
 Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to try it out.
 
 https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
 
 I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks ago, and 
 one of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo area. I 
 tried using spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it didn’t do 
 much.
 
 I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and hot water 
 and it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass. I was able to 
 do the whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and small and easily 
 portable. I was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet cleaner for the 
 house that has a hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff like stairs, but it’s 
 a PITA to get out, fill, empty, etc., for use in a car.
 
 I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld steam 
 cleaners, but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice alternative, and 
 while it may not be as good as a steam cleaner, it does a good job and is 
 easy to use.
 
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Found it on the Island of Large Wimmen. Of course…

-D


> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:49 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Sounds like Dimitri could be the next Billy Mays!
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Good to know. Is it something that’s readily available at retail places?
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Dimitri Seretakis  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’ve found Folex to be the best carpet cleaner period. I even use it on 
>>> clothes. Watch stains and dirt vanish in front of your eyes.
>>> 
>>> I rented a commercial machine to clean a light tan carpet which was made 
>>> utterly filthy by a really bratty entitled group of college student 
>>> tenants. It took me about 5 hours of multiple passes with very limited 
>>> results. I then decided to try Folex. I sprayed it on, agitated it with a 
>>> microfiber rag and both the stubborn stains and dirt completely vanished 
>>> within minutes. No exaggeration here!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on my local 
 Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to try it out.
 
 https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
 
 I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks ago, and 
 one of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo area. I 
 tried using spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it didn’t do 
 much.
 
 I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and hot water 
 and it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass. I was able to 
 do the whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and small and easily 
 portable. I was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet cleaner for the 
 house that has a hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff like stairs, but it’s 
 a PITA to get out, fill, empty, etc., for use in a car.
 
 I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld steam 
 cleaners, but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice alternative, and 
 while it may not be as good as a steam cleaner, it does a good job and is 
 easy to use.
 
 -D
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

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Sounds like Dimitri could be the next Billy Mays!

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Good to know. Is it something that’s readily available at retail places?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Dimitri Seretakis  wrote:
>> 
>> I’ve found Folex to be the best carpet cleaner period. I even use it on 
>> clothes. Watch stains and dirt vanish in front of your eyes.
>> 
>> I rented a commercial machine to clean a light tan carpet which was made 
>> utterly filthy by a really bratty entitled group of college student tenants. 
>> It took me about 5 hours of multiple passes with very limited results. I 
>> then decided to try Folex. I sprayed it on, agitated it with a microfiber 
>> rag and both the stubborn stains and dirt completely vanished within 
>> minutes. No exaggeration here!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on my local 
>>> Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to try it out.
>>> 
>>> https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
>>> 
>>> I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks ago, and one 
>>> of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo area. I tried 
>>> using spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it didn’t do much.
>>> 
>>> I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and hot water 
>>> and it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass. I was able to 
>>> do the whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and small and easily 
>>> portable. I was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet cleaner for the 
>>> house that has a hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff like stairs, but it’s a 
>>> PITA to get out, fill, empty, etc., for use in a car.
>>> 
>>> I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld steam 
>>> cleaners, but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice alternative, and 
>>> while it may not be as good as a steam cleaner, it does a good job and is 
>>> easy to use.
>>> 
>>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes diesel S350

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

That's not hard to do!

Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 9/29/19 9:22 AM:

Unless I get there first.



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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes diesel S350

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Good point…

It’s getting cleaned up and prepared for a future exit this week. Once done, 
I’ll post some pictures.

-D


> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:22 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Unless I get there first.
> -- 
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> 
> On September 29, 2019 9:23:45 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
>> Stay focused, buddy. You’ve got an E300D in your immediate future,
>> remember?
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 9:19 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> H
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Sep 28, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
 
 H
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes diesel S350

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Unless I get there first.
-- 
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On September 29, 2019 9:23:45 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>Stay focused, buddy. You’ve got an E300D in your immediate future,
>remember?
>
>-D
>
>
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 9:19 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>> 
>> H
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Sep 28, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> H
>>> Fred
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>>> To: 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Good to know. Is it something that’s readily available at retail places?

-D


> On Sep 29, 2019, at 10:10 AM, Dimitri Seretakis  wrote:
> 
> I’ve found Folex to be the best carpet cleaner period. I even use it on 
> clothes. Watch stains and dirt vanish in front of your eyes.
> 
> I rented a commercial machine to clean a light tan carpet which was made 
> utterly filthy by a really bratty entitled group of college student tenants. 
> It took me about 5 hours of multiple passes with very limited results. I then 
> decided to try Folex. I sprayed it on, agitated it with a microfiber rag and 
> both the stubborn stains and dirt completely vanished within minutes. No 
> exaggeration here!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on my local 
>> Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to try it out.
>> 
>> https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
>> 
>> I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks ago, and one 
>> of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo area. I tried 
>> using spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it didn’t do much.
>> 
>> I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and hot water 
>> and it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass. I was able to 
>> do the whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and small and easily 
>> portable. I was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet cleaner for the house 
>> that has a hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff like stairs, but it’s a PITA 
>> to get out, fill, empty, etc., for use in a car.
>> 
>> I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld steam 
>> cleaners, but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice alternative, and 
>> while it may not be as good as a steam cleaner, it does a good job and is 
>> easy to use.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

I’ve found Folex to be the best carpet cleaner period. I even use it on 
clothes. Watch stains and dirt vanish in front of your eyes.

I rented a commercial machine to clean a light tan carpet which was made 
utterly filthy by a really bratty entitled group of college student tenants. It 
took me about 5 hours of multiple passes with very limited results. I then 
decided to try Folex. I sprayed it on, agitated it with a microfiber rag and 
both the stubborn stains and dirt completely vanished within minutes. No 
exaggeration here!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on my local 
> Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to try it out.
> 
> https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
> 
> I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks ago, and one 
> of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo area. I tried using 
> spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it didn’t do much.
> 
> I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and hot water and 
> it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass. I was able to do the 
> whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and small and easily portable. I 
> was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet cleaner for the house that has a 
> hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff like stairs, but it’s a PITA to get out, 
> fill, empty, etc., for use in a car.
> 
> I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld steam cleaners, 
> but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice alternative, and while it may 
> not be as good as a steam cleaner, it does a good job and is easy to use.
> 
> -D
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

If the modulator isn't working or isn't getting a vacuum signal, the trans will 
shift hard enough at full throttle all the time. In other words, it'll feel 
right with your foot on the floor and shift hard otherwise.

Do the power brakes work?
How about the power door locks?
You might have a big vacuum leak in the door circuits.

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Good score. I have a roll around machine I bought from sears when my son was a 
baby (and he’s 35 today) which does a pretty good job when I use it but it is 
big and heavy too. 

--R
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> On Sep 29, 2019, at 8:50 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on my local 
> Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to try it out.
> 
> https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b
> 
> I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks ago, and one 
> of the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo area. I tried using 
> spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it didn’t do much.
> 
> I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and hot water and 
> it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass. I was able to do the 
> whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and small and easily portable. I 
> was quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet cleaner for the house that has a 
> hose and nozzle for cleaning stuff like stairs, but it’s a PITA to get out, 
> fill, empty, etc., for use in a car.
> 
> I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld steam cleaners, 
> but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice alternative, and while it may 
> not be as good as a steam cleaner, it does a good job and is easy to use.
> 
> -D
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes diesel S350

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Stay focused, buddy. You’ve got an E300D in your immediate future, remember?

-D


> On Sep 29, 2019, at 9:19 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> H
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 28, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> H
>> Fred
>> -- Forwarded message -
>> From: 
>> Date: Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 9:58 PM
>> Subject: 1995 Mercedes diesel S350
>> To: 
>> 
>> 
>> fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist:
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1995 Mercedes diesel S350

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

H

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 28, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> H
> Fred
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> To: 
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> 
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Re: [MBZ] New Addition

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

What, no opera singing?

(He is a former opera singer…)

-D


> On Sep 29, 2019, at 9:01 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> You should follow Mike Rowe. He set up a foundation to support trades 
> education and training and apprenticeships. He has some impressive numbers on 
> jobs availability and incomes and fights that “college-only” thing. Plus he’s 
> quite entertaining and seems like a super guy. 
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 28, 2019, at 7:11 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Awesome! That is one of my biggest gripes is putting a kid in college that 
>> doesn't belong there. (I did)  There is no shame in having a trade, although 
>> some white collar workers, and elite politicians may believe otherwise. He 
>> gets to work with his mind and his hands. Plus, he will make six figures, if 
>> he so desires. Well done dad!
>> 
>> 
>> Rick
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Re: [MBZ] New Addition

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

You should follow Mike Rowe. He set up a foundation to support trades education 
and training and apprenticeships. He has some impressive numbers on jobs 
availability and incomes and fights that “college-only” thing. Plus he’s quite 
entertaining and seems like a super guy. 

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On Sep 28, 2019, at 7:11 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Awesome! That is one of my biggest gripes is putting a kid in college that 
> doesn't belong there. (I did)  There is no shame in having a trade, although 
> some white collar workers, and elite politicians may believe otherwise. He 
> gets to work with his mind and his hands. Plus, he will make six figures, if 
> he so desires. Well done dad!
> 
> 
> Rick
> 
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Sent: September 28, 2019 5:37 AM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Cc: d...@penoff.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Addition
> 
> Good/smart kid who just hasn’t been able to find some direction in his life 
> until now. He’s almost done with his plumbing apprenticeship, and we want to 
> do everything we can to help him out so he can stay focused on finishing and 
> getting out into the working world. He’s done well and already has job 
> offers, which has him pretty stoked (and us, too!)
> 
> If I can afford to keep him in a reliable, safe and inexpensive to operate 
> vehicle, I will. I don’t want him worrying about getting back and forth to 
> school, I want him to be able to totally focus on his studies.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 27, 2019, at 10:26 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Not a bad deal.  Lucky kid.
>> 
>> 
>> Rick
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Re: [MBZ] It's snowing!?

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

That’s the alien spores

--FT
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> On Sep 29, 2019, at 7:05 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Inside The White Whale, at vent temperatures of 90 deg F.  Small white 
> particles floating out of the vents, I guess something inside the heater box 
> has started deteriorating.  I don't remember using any white foam when I put 
> in the new evaporator, buy still the "snow" is falling...
> -- 
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[MBZ] Automotive Carpet Cleaner

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I snagged one of these Bissell “Little Green” carpet cleaners on my local 
Facebook Marketplace for $10. Figured it would be worth $10 to try it out.

https://www.bissell.com/little-green-portable-carpet-cleaner-1400b

I had a case of Diet Coke in the back of the wagon a few weeks ago, and one of 
the cans got cracked and leaked out all over the cargo area. I tried using 
spray carpet cleaner to clean up the mess, but it didn’t do much.

I loaded this little Bissell thing with some of their juice and hot water and 
it sucked all of the crud out of the carpet in one pass. I was able to do the 
whole cargo area with one tank. It’s nice and small and easily portable. I was 
quite impressed. I’ve got a big carpet cleaner for the house that has a hose 
and nozzle for cleaning stuff like stairs, but it’s a PITA to get out, fill, 
empty, etc., for use in a car.

I have always been on the watch for one of the small handheld steam cleaners, 
but they’re rare as hen’s teeth. This is a nice alternative, and while it may 
not be as good as a steam cleaner, it does a good job and is easy to use.

-D


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[MBZ] It's snowing!?

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Inside The White Whale, at vent temperatures of 90 deg F.  Small white 
particles floating out of the vents, I guess something inside the heater box 
has started deteriorating.  I don't remember using any white foam when I put in 
the new evaporator, buy still the "snow" is falling...
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

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Re: [MBZ] White Whale Torsion Bar Holders...

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Karl, you've got it, they have an offset of a few mm at the top key.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On September 28, 2019 3:44:04 PM EDT, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>What is the difference btw the sides? Are they offset a bit?
>
>On Sat, Sep 28, 2019, 6:04 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
>mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> I bought this set from dealer, left and right have different part
>numbers,
>> and I've been careful to keep them in order so they go on correct
>sides.
>> This set will probably last another 100k miles or longer.
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 8:53 AM Peter Frederick via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>> > There are two versions of those sway bar brackets too.  The good
>ones are
>> > expensive, the cheap ones fracture through the bolt hole fairly
>quickly.
>> >
>> > Learned that the hard way.  You can tell them apart if you have
>them in
>> > your hands, the good ones are substantially thicker and heavier.
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Re: [MBZ] 1982 240D shakedown cruise

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

That's a good report!

I wouldn't worry about the compression test to much, if the engine fires right 
up when cold, the compression is fine.  I'd spend the money on a used engine 
oil analysis.

Engine miss at hot idle could be an injector issue, or more rarely a problem 
with a delivery valve.

Odometer / trip meter could be a simple slipping gear.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On September 29, 2019 12:35:15 AM EDT, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>Today, my nephew and I set off in Hildegard to fill her up with Diesel
>and take a drive to pick up some wings for dinner. The fuel sender
>actually works! However, the odometer does not, so who knows how many
>hundreds of thousands of miles are on her? I’m a little unsure if the
>moderate blow by will improve since the engine could just be worn out.
>The 710 cap does dance a bit, but doesn’t get blown completely off the
>engine, and power seems to be respectable. On the 15 mile drive, we got
>her on the highway for the first time, and it felt great! There’s  a
>miss at idle once warmed up.
>Shifting doesn’t seem any different although I hooked up the vac line
>directly from the bleedoff valve to the modulator. Is the vac port on
>the modulator supposed to swivel? It does make it easier to attach the
>line. It still shifts extremely late, but not extremely firm unless
>it’s not at full pedal.  It sure is fun to cruise around in this car
>despite its shifting issues, and alignment is good with no pulling at
>all, even with the mismatched tires. The brakes work wonderfully! I’m
>going to have a compression test done to get some solid numbers on the
>engine’s health, and get the vacuum lines routed as they should be to
>troubleshoot the shifting situation. 
>Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
>1982 240D, High Mileage Hildegard
>
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Re: [MBZ] New Addition

[Scott Ritchey via Mercedes]

Some kids are college material and some aren't.  IMO, it's criminal to conn a 
kid into running up tens of thousands of student loans to "study" useless stuff 
that will not make them employable.  

I think there are two systemic failures in the current US educational 
establishment: the kids never learn to deal with failure and they never learn 
to think.



> -Original Message-
> From:  Rick> Knoble via Mercedes
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Addition
> 
> Awesome! That is one of my biggest gripes is putting a kid in college that
> doesn't belong there. (I did)  There is no shame in having a trade, although
> some white collar workers, and elite politicians may believe otherwise. He 
> gets
> to work with his mind and his hands. Plus, he will make six figures, if he so
> desires. Well done dad!
> 


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