Re: [MBZ] OT. turn tables ??
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Re: [MBZ] OT. turn tables ??
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Re: [MBZ] OT. turn tables ??
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[MBZ] HP TouchPad
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Re: [MBZ] HP TouchPad
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[MBZ] OT - Wireless Router
I can't believe the last copy of this was nailed by the spam filters. Holy, Kaleb, can you make it any harder to post a message these days? I am getting ready to purchase a new wireless router for the house, and despite looking around at what's currently on the market, I'm not terribly impressed. Here are the features I need: Gigabit ethernet (two ports) Dual Band 802.11n NAT QoS DHCP Client/security management (such as ToD control. MAC address filtering) I don't care about: USB ports NAS capabilities I'm not a brand snob, so it really doesn't matter whose it is - I just want something that will do the things listed above, and do them well. Anything else is fluff. TIA, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] TDI, was:Secret Message for Rusty
Prior to my last car purchase I looked carefully at Jettas and Passats, with the Jetta wagon being high on my list. I found, through non-scientific research, that the 1.8l engine could be a potential time bomb if not properly maintained. That pushed me away from any cars with that powerplant. The remaining things I took away from this exercise was that VWs, while in general are good cars, seem to have a potential for a lot of little niggling issues and parts are expensive relative to similar cars in their class. Too bad, as I really like Jettas and would still like to have one Dan From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 3, 2011 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] TDI, was:Secret Message for Rusty A couple years ago (2008?) a friend bought (against my advice) an '01 Jetta 1.8T. Quick car but it had obviously been neglected, rear shocks were toast among other things. It had something like 105,000 miles and his Indy said to do the timing belt. He put it off waiting for a 110,000 mile service. Before another week passed the timing belt snapped and that was all she wrote. He'd owned the car maybe 2 months and still owed around $10k. So a $3k rebuild later he was back on the road but constantly nickle and dimed to death. He finally traded it on a Kia or some such Asian driving appliance. My point here is not that a Jetta is a bad car but one where neglect will lead to an especially bad experience. -Curt Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:19:16 -0500 From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] TDI, was:Secret Message for Rusty Message-ID: m1y5uuqocb@cs.indiana.edu Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii The TDI is reportedly a decent engine but VW diesels don't do well being flogged. The italian tunup is not something you want to do. Drive them gently and they will do OK. I'm talking mostly about the older NA diesels; don't know to what extent this applies to the TDI. With any VW do NOT negelect the timing belt maintenance interval. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Refinishing W123 zebrano wood grain
As someone with the experience of a journeyman furniture builder, I can tell you that it is near impossible to do anything with MB veneer pieces due to the very thin (about 1/64) material and the type of finish they use. You can easily take a swipe with the wrong grit sandpaper and go right through the veneer. I have suggested to people who want to give it a try to grab some pieces from their local pick and pull and try it - it's a good learning experience. Drew Tibken of Heritage Woodworks is the only guy I have ever met that can do this, and he has invested a lot of money and time into the process. I have seen how he does the work, and it's truly a long and involved process that he developed over the years. If you ever saw it, you would recognize that Drew's work is nothing short of world class. Dan From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:46 PM Subject: [MBZ] Refinishing W123 zebrano wood grain My center console wood in the W123 300TD is about like this and I would like to improve it. Has anyone had any luck in refinishing zebrano wood? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Mercedes-Benz-300D-300TD-diesel-W123-Woodgrain-original-center-consoleNR-/250938284492?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessoriesvxp=mtrhash=item3a6d1659cc ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] TD rear windshield rubber
I found the article. Ain't this Internet thing wonderful? http://www.house-of-ghia.com/ghiagab_v9-3.html Dan former VW guy From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 9:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] TD rear windshield rubber I learned a long, long time ago that non-OEM rubber is a disaster waiting to happen. I actually had an MB guy show me the differences between a factory and aftermarket seal, and he wasn't even pointing out potential issues regarding the materials, just design. The differences can be subtle, but like any engineered product, are there for a reason. I also like to apply the amortization approach - divide the cost by the miles the previous one lasted, and see the difference in costs. Just my $0.02. Also, if I can find it, there was a great write up by a VW guy I knew from my VW days about aftermarket rubber. In his case it involved Asian suppliers of reproduction Karmann Ghia rubber parts. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Nov 28, 2011, at 8:58 PM, M G trainpain2...@yahoo.com wrote: Any one know where to get a rear windshield rubber gasket for an 83 123.193 (TD)? Other then Mercedes that is. I can't seem to find any after market ones anywhere. Even Rusty's site doesn't list them. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] mixing diesel and gasoline
I was wrenching in tech school when these came out. I can assure you that they were built on the small block 350 platform, with a different crank and pistons, I believe. I can't comment on the top end, as I don't recall any details about it. I will say that the Roosamaster distributor pump has very tight clearances in the fuel distributor portion, and lubrication from the fuel is critical to its proper operation. If you ran anything but diesel in one of these (Roosamaster) whether they were on a GM diesel conversion or anything else, I can guarantee it will fail within minutes. There was a known issue with mains failing due to the bolts not being adequate to handle the pressures on the crank. GM later drilled out the bolt holes and used longer bolts. I suspect the problems manifested themselves in the top ends as well, although I never saw this myself. A little known fact: There was also a 260 CID converted diesel that was only sold in Oldsmobiles for a couple of years, sometime in the late 70s. It, like it's larger counterpart, was an equally disasterous engine. The difference was that the block was sleeved for some reason, effectively reducing the volume of the compression chamber. We had one of these in the shop, and were totally perplexed by it. Dan From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2011 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] mixing diesel and gasoline Call it what you want. Compared to even an old OM621 or an OM636, or a JD, IH, Cummins, Detroit, Cat, Perkins, or even a petter, it is a crappy engine. That is purportedly just a rumor. Theres no doubt GM cheaped out on head bolts and the 350 diesel apparently makes a great base to build a gasser engine on but its not a dieselized gasser. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Rust
I worked for a guy whose wife was deeply involved in the development and marketing when they lived in New Jersey (their families were from SFO, which is where I worked for him.) I spoke to her about it several times, and while she was pretty closed mouthed about the whole thing, he told me on more than one occasion that internally the 190 was considered a failure. Nothing new here Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rust On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:15 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: I think soimething happend around the mid-90s with MB QC - not sure what but things went downhill. European regulations on paint, required a change to a water-based paint with less VOC emissions, took a few years to sort it out. Same sort of thing that gave us the biodegradable wiring harness at about the same time. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Rust
Deeply involved in the development and marketing of the 190, that is. Dan From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 9:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rust I worked for a guy whose wife was deeply involved in the development and marketing when they lived in New Jersey (their families were from SFO, which is where I worked for him.) I spoke to her about it several times, and while she was pretty closed mouthed about the whole thing, he told me on more than one occasion that internally the 190 was considered a failure. Nothing new here Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rust On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:15 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: I think soimething happend around the mid-90s with MB QC - not sure what but things went downhill. European regulations on paint, required a change to a water-based paint with less VOC emissions, took a few years to sort it out. Same sort of thing that gave us the biodegradable wiring harness at about the same time. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Rust
There was an issue with clear coats in the early 80s. Exposure to the elements, especially sun, accelerated it. It was very common to see 81-84 models down here in the late 90s where the clear coat was gone or was peeling off in large pieces on horizontal surfaces. And this was even on garage kept cars. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rust On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 1:15 AM, Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: I think soimething happend around the mid-90s with MB QC - not sure what but things went downhill. European regulations on paint, required a change to a water-based paint with less VOC emissions, took a few years to sort it out. Same sort of thing that gave us the biodegradable wiring harness at about the same time. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Holy Hard Drives, Batman!
Got a Core2Duo CPU to replace the CoreDuo in my 20 iMac on the way this week, so I figured I would look at swapping out the original 250GB hard drive while I have the thing apart. (Didn't know the processors were socketed on these, did you?) Just got done looking at CompUSA's site for a cheap hard drive and nearly had a coronary! I can recall seeing 1GB SATA hard drives earlier this year for under $50. Now you can barely find them for $100! Ouch! Guess I'll see what I have in the Xserve box 'o' parts I keep for server spares. I think I put two 500GB drives in my primary server for around $40/each this summer. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W116, noisy transmission/TC
All of the FLAPS have it around here. I have a couple of quarts sitting in my garage right now. Dan From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 7, 2011 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W116, noisy transmission/TC I've still never seen M1 ATF for sale anywhere. If the filter is plugged, pressure to the valve body may be too low and cause weirdness. Junk in the valve body can do the same. I'm a firm believer in M1 ATF after my 124.193's transmission improved dramatically when filled with M1 and driven for about 10k miles. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Okie acres just rocked
I have been in a number of quakes over the years (Bogota, San Francisco, Indiana) and the one thing that I have always noticed is how you (I) seem to get vertigo when it happens. I have to believe it's due to your inner ear detecting movement while your eyes don't see it. Fun! Dan From: Larry l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 6, 2011 12:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Okie acres just rocked Hey Kaleb - We had a 5.8 about 6 weeks ago in central Va. - 1st (and last I hope) time I ever felt a earthquake! As you said, it's a strange thing - not what I expected - I was in the garage when it started - lasted about 10 seconds - I walked outside and my neighbors were coming outside looking at each other! We all had the same puzzled look in our face. My 1st thought was a terrorist bombing (probably an over-reaction ;-)) or an accidental explosion somewhere - we have a number of manufacturing facilities around that I thought may have had a problem. I hope you didn’t have any damage? Need to check foundation and chimneys - any brick/concrete/block structure can come apart - Take care - LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 12:14 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Okie acres just rocked Just got hit by a 5.2 quake here at okie acres. This was the strangest thing I have experienced. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - Network Nuttiness
I am at my wit's end right now, so I'm tossing this up for anyone to take a shot... I just reconfigured my cable router at my new house as a pass-through device in order to allow my Airport Extreme to handle the DHCP duties. However, in my haste to do so, I forgot that my Drobo FS has a fixed IP address that I set some time ago when I was using the cable router's DHCP server. The problem is that the cable router's DHCP server used a 192.168.0.x range, while my AE uses a 10 dot range. As a result, my Drobo is no longer visible, nor can I connect to it. And no, I don't recall what the static IP address was that I set for it in the old range, which is the rub. I tried connecting to it over ethernet directly with my MBP and multicasting using the 224.0.0.1 range, which has worked for me in the past. Unfortunately, using Netstat to do this yielded nothing. I also pinged every address in the 192.168.0.x range up to 30, which would have been the highest I would have gone for a static IP in that range. I could reconfigure everything back to the old range to be able to once again connect to the Drobo FS and recover the IP address, but I would rather not. Any suggestions for identifying the IP of the Drobo, or what I may be doing wrong? Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 1983 MB 300D No Glow Plug Light
The Fluke 83 has been the standard in the electronics and electrical industry since it's inception. I have one that is probably 15-20 years old, easy, and it's still going strong. I have sent it back once to get it recalibrated, which was probably unnecessary, since it was within spec in nearly every range tested. Even if you can get one used, do it. It's like a good German tool - you'll know what you've got when you use it - it just feels right. Dan From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 29, 2011 8:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1983 MB 300D No Glow Plug Light $250 ages ago is $399 now for a new one. I looked them up. New or used, a fluke 80-something is still a multi-hundred dollar meter (new price.) Many people can't justify that for occasional GP tests. I went for years with a multimeter ($20) that the lowest range was K-ohms. It was a very small meter and fit in the MB toolbox I carried in the trunk. I bought a radio junk one in 1989 that I really liked, and it is still good. It was $39.99 and same with alligator clips that the test leads slipped into so you could work one handed, or no handed. That was really handy. It had a low ohm scale that was sensitive enough to determine a bad GP, although it was always higher than actual. As a general rule with a cheap meter, continuity indicates a good plug and no continuity indicates bad. This system does not work when one is shorted. That you can test with a handful of strip fuses. remove one plug, replace fuse; test. When the fuse does not burn out, the one you have out, (or the last one you removed) is bad. A fluke 83 is $400. (unless anyone else finds a Cathey deal.) Huh. Paid around $100 for the two used 87's I got. (More for the bought-new 83, I think it was around $250 ages ago.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Buy A Brand New 1966 Ford Mustang!
Yup, get out the checkbook. Assembly required. http://autos.yahoo.com/news/ford-reintroduces-the-1965-mustang.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Selling my 67 Diesel Fintail
Ed, Is there something different as far as mortgages up your way compared to how we do things in the States? I ask because I seem to recall that you could only take out a mortgage for a fairly short period (5 years?) when I had a friend and business associate who was being relocated to Canada. He was responsible for the western portion of Canada, and believe it or not, was seriously considering buying a home in Canmore, AB, until something came up regarding mortgages and a significant risk/expense. This was in the early 90s, so it may have been the market that was scaring him. Ultimately, the company relocated him to Bellingham, WA, which isn't in the Canadian Rockies, but a nice place none the less. Dan From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 12:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Selling my 67 Diesel Fintail On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: About 9 years ago I trusted a realtor to find me a house I could afford. The realtor in turn found me a house they could get me financed. All looked good on paper until after I signed and was taught the word escrow. A bit more than 50% of my monthly income goes to the house. Actually, before I bought this house, I used to laugh, and laugh loudly, at the people that lived up here that bought more house than they could afford and couldn't even buy furniture. I've been to many a get together at a home that was using rented for the week furniture. Now I am one, and somewhere a dumb punk is laughing at me. EdB -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Selling my 67 Diesel Fintail
Guess I should have directed this to Bob rather than Ed. Sorry about that Dan From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Selling my 67 Diesel Fintail Ed, Is there something different as far as mortgages up your way compared to how we do things in the States? I ask because I seem to recall that you could only take out a mortgage for a fairly short period (5 years?) when I had a friend and business associate who was being relocated to Canada. He was responsible for the western portion of Canada, and believe it or not, was seriously considering buying a home in Canmore, AB, until something came up regarding mortgages and a significant risk/expense. This was in the early 90s, so it may have been the market that was scaring him. Ultimately, the company relocated him to Bellingham, WA, which isn't in the Canadian Rockies, but a nice place none the less. Dan From: Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 12:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Selling my 67 Diesel Fintail On Wed, Oct 26, 2011 at 12:33 AM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: About 9 years ago I trusted a realtor to find me a house I could afford. The realtor in turn found me a house they could get me financed. All looked good on paper until after I signed and was taught the word escrow. A bit more than 50% of my monthly income goes to the house. Actually, before I bought this house, I used to laugh, and laugh loudly, at the people that lived up here that bought more house than they could afford and couldn't even buy furniture. I've been to many a get together at a home that was using rented for the week furniture. Now I am one, and somewhere a dumb punk is laughing at me. EdB -- Das beste oder nichts. - *Gottlieb Daimler* ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] good adhesive for hood insulation
I used the heavy duty upholstery contact cement. Don't recall the number, it was 8088 or 8087, I think. One was light duty, the other heavy duty. Follow the instructions and for G-d's sake, don't get any on the paint! Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 1:32 PM Subject: [MBZ] good adhesive for hood insulation I'm thinking one of the 3M products, but which one? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Missing iBook?
Somebody (Rich?) sent me a white 13 iBook a couple of years ago to check out. I wasn't able to at the time since I didn't have a power supply for it. I just found it in my stuff while unpacking. If you're the owner and want it returned, drop me a PM and I'll get it on the way back to you... Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - Water Softener?
http://gallery.me.com/dpenoff#100298 Got this device in my new house which has absolutely (and I mean it!) no identifying information on it anywhere. I have been over every square inch of it, and not a manufacturer's name, model number, nada. I am assuming it's a water softener, as it has a timer with a consumption wheel that counts down from 2200 gallons, at which time it recycles. The same knob has a Backflush and a Recycle position as well. There is a reservoir next to it that was empty when I moved in, but for the heck of it I filled it with a couple of 40 pound bags of softener salt and set it to recycle. If anyone can identify this thing I would appreciate it. When I have time (ha!) I may crack open the timer box and see if there is anything in there that might identify the maker. Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Well, they are going to total it
Yes, banks can also subscribe to the NADA Black Book. My dad had them around when he worked for GMAC, which was nice. Don't know what a subscription costs, but I'm sure they're not cheap. I believe they were updated every couple of weeks, too. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Well, they are going to total it Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: NADA Black Book is the one to have. A dealer only subscription service, it is very accurate, especially on a local market basis. Is this also the book the banks use to decide if they will make a loan on a particular car? My local credit union will let members use their book to see what cars are worth. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Cool Motorcycle Trip
Just saw this on Coudal: http://www.go-faster.com/SS100.html Cool. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed Brown's shop
I love the shop. The hot rods do absolutely noting for me, but the older stock stuff is drool-worthy. Dan From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 5:14 PM Subject: [MBZ] Ed Brown's shop http://kithannecarclub.com/brown/brown.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ed Brown's shop
What can I say? I'm a purist when it comes to cars, and while the hot rods are nice looking, they simply have no appeal. I would rather see (and drive) a vintage Benz that's all original than have something that's tuck-and-rolled with an airbrushed paint job I had a 54 Buick with the big electric razor grille similar to the one in his shop. What a beast that was! I recall dropping the radio out of the dash to repair it, and you practically needed a floor jack for it. Had a rear seat heater, too, and started by pushing the accelerator all the way to the floor to crank it. That car probably had 500 pounds of chrome on it. Paid a whopping $850 for it back in 1980. Bought it from the wife of the original owner, an actual barn find out by Terre Haute, IN. Sadly, I sold it a month later for $1800. I kick myself when I think of it. Dan From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 5:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ed Brown's shop you'd drool at Dr. Frosts garage near Dubuque. Maybe a little smaller, but most things are Mercedes. He had a Model T and something else, maybe a rolls, but the bulk are MBs. Scenery is great too, in little switzerland area near the Mississippi I love the shop. The hot rods do absolutely noting for me, but the older stock stuff is drool-worthy. Dan From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, October 10, 2011 5:14 PM Subject: [MBZ] Ed Brown's shop http://kithannecarclub.com/brown/brown.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT standby generator
Wincos are great units. Very sturdy and basic, sort of a 240D of the small generator business. Lots of them out there still in service. From what you described I figured it was a Winco Dan From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, October 7, 2011 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT standby generator Blue and mounted. Winco from the 80's. Is that good or bad?? Randy On 07/10/2011 3:48 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Randy, What color was the generator set you bought, and was the transfer switch loose or mounted on the generator skid? Dan Sent from my iPhone On Oct 7, 2011, at 4:26 PM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 07/10/2011 3:18 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Thoughts on a fair price for this? http://bloomington.craigslist.org/tls/2637159029.html Allan ___ I think I would want to see it before I made much of a guess on price. Does it look like that or is it an old photo? Do I get to dismantle the wiring for the switch panel etc or has some hack already done it for me? Apart from that, I normally think most used items should not cost more than about half of what it might cost to buy a new one like it. Maybe more if it looks to be exceptional and I can see it run etc. For what it is worth, I bought a 10Kw standby generator last year for $550. Older than that but not ancient. Twin cylinder Wisconsin engine - propane fueled. I am no expert on this sort of thing but includes the auto switch over setup etc. IE - it is connected to line voltage, and if the power fails, it is supposed to start up on its own and run until the power comes back on and shut itself off. No breaker panel etc with it. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 source for carfax report?
Last time I used CarFax was last year, and there were no unlimited deals available. Only fixed number deals, like $40 for 5 reports. Dan From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? Max Dillon wrote: Kaleb? Jaime? I don't think anybody can afford to maintain an unlimited account now. The $20 for two months days are long gone. 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] Best source for carfax report?
From what I can tell, CarFax bases their reports on DMV information and whatever is voluntarily entered by dealerships, say, if they took the car on trade and serviced it at that time. It seems to be hit or miss for the most part, from what I see. The one good thing is that it more or less gets you the DMV data, so you can at least see if there is anything funky as far as the history, especially on mileage. In fact, that's one thing that CF will flag, if the mileage is weird. I look at it this way - it's cheap insurance, and in the grand scheme of things, the expense is minimal relative to the potential for problems. Sort of like a PPI. I wouldn't buy a used car without one, as it gives you a point of reference as to the car's condition, and is also a negotiating tool in some cases. When I bought the Ford Focus wagon I now drive last August, I bought it from an independent dealer, but had the local Ford dealer do the PPI. Cost me $79 and change, got me the complete maintenance history of the one-owner dealer maintained car. It effectively cinched the deal. Dan From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? How did you find the quality and accuracy? -- Max, Charleston SC LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Last time I used CarFax was last year, and there were no unlimited deals available. Only fixed number deals, like $40 for 5 reports. Dan From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? Max Dillon wrote: Kaleb? Jaime? I don't think anybody can afford to maintain an unlimited account now. The $20 for two months days are long gone. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse
You could get a multiplexer and feed separate boxes to dedicated channels, but that's a nightmare when it comes to management. The Elgato devices enable PCs to display cable analog/digital/terrestrial television signals. They can't play or stream anything to a device other than the PC they are connected to. What I am most interested in is to find someone who currently uses Verizon/FIOS and see what their opinion is of the dumb boxes they offer for additional TVs, and if there are any analog signals in their transmission line at all. If the extra TVs had the initial tier of channels available on the existing signal a box would not be necessary. Dan From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse On Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:04:30 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Craig diese...@pisquared.net writes: Can you have one box to decode the digital signal and then pipe its output around the house? Everyone in the house wants to watch the same channel at the same time? It's OK if there's only one watcher who just happens to be in different rooms at different times, though going to the tuner room to change the channel might get to be a PITA. Aha! I did not realize the boxes worked that way. Thinking about it, though, that's probably the only way they could. 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] Best source for carfax report?
That seems to be a problem down here, especially for cars that end up in South Florida. There is some sort of a vortex that I have seen with cars in the Pompano/Ft. Lauderdale/Miami areas that affects their odometers. Maybe it has something to do with the Bermuda Triangle? grin Dan From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? CarFax saved me coupla time several years ago; revealed 2 cases of 124's having lost 150 kmi or so each while in FL for short time. Wilton - Original Message - From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 12:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? From what I can tell, CarFax bases their reports on DMV information and whatever is voluntarily entered by dealerships, say, if they took the car on trade and serviced it at that time. It seems to be hit or miss for the most part, from what I see. The one good thing is that it more or less gets you the DMV data, so you can at least see if there is anything funky as far as the history, especially on mileage. In fact, that's one thing that CF will flag, if the mileage is weird. I look at it this way - it's cheap insurance, and in the grand scheme of things, the expense is minimal relative to the potential for problems. Sort of like a PPI. I wouldn't buy a used car without one, as it gives you a point of reference as to the car's condition, and is also a negotiating tool in some cases. When I bought the Ford Focus wagon I now drive last August, I bought it from an independent dealer, but had the local Ford dealer do the PPI. Cost me $79 and change, got me the complete maintenance history of the one-owner dealer maintained car. It effectively cinched the deal. Dan From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 11:19 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? How did you find the quality and accuracy? -- Max, Charleston SC LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Last time I used CarFax was last year, and there were no unlimited deals available. Only fixed number deals, like $40 for 5 reports. Dan From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? Max Dillon wrote: Kaleb? Jaime? I don't think anybody can afford to maintain an unlimited account now. The $20 for two months days are long gone. 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Heater only hot when parked at idle.
The vacuum T on the main line between the pump and the brake booster is unobtanium, IIRC. Amazingly, the complete line used to be relatively inexpensive. And don't try going with just the line itself - it's nearly impossible to get it on the hose barbs 100% of the way. Don't ask me how I know... Dan From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 5:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Heater only hot when parked at idle. Managed to bust off one of the vacuum lines that branch off from the main line while putting the throttle linkage back together. Need to replace the mount that goes on the firewall. Thanks all for the advice, Mike ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse
Right now I can get all of their digital and HD channels (we've never had the premium channels) with phone and 35Mbps Internet including a whole-house DVR and a total of six (6) TV boxes, three which are full-blown boxes with everything, three that work with the whole house DVR and have all of the cable channels (no PPV or interactive menuing) for $127.00/month. That's with a two year commitment and lifetime whole house DVR. I'm paying $120/month for two boxes, a regular DVR, phone and 15Mbps internet with Brighthouse. I would prefer to go with FIOS, myself, but mainly due to the internet speed. I had this at the inlaws, and it screamed compared to BH. FWIW, I called BH the other day to see if they would come to the table and just give me the next tier of Internet speed (25Mbps) to keep me as a customer, and they blew me off. Dan From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse SWMBA did the local franchise for verizon fios. then verizon sold to frontier, who killed fios tv and is using satellite. That said, the deal was you got three set top boxes free. That is no longer the deal. Now each box is $10 for analog TV to get signal. If you have the cable card slot, you can rent that instead. The deduction for multiple box is negligable. It does increase per box, but only $2 or so clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers On Oct 2, 2011, at 9:54 AM, LWB250 wrote: You could get a multiplexer and feed separate boxes to dedicated channels, but that's a nightmare when it comes to management. The Elgato devices enable PCs to display cable analog/digital/terrestrial television signals. They can't play or stream anything to a device other than the PC they are connected to. What I am most interested in is to find someone who currently uses Verizon/FIOS and see what their opinion is of the dumb boxes they offer for additional TVs, and if there are any analog signals in their transmission line at all. If the extra TVs had the initial tier of channels available on the existing signal a box would not be necessary. Dan From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse On Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:04:30 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Craig diese...@pisquared.net writes: Can you have one box to decode the digital signal and then pipe its output around the house? Everyone in the house wants to watch the same channel at the same time? It's OK if there's only one watcher who just happens to be in different rooms at different times, though going to the tuner room to change the channel might get to be a PITA. Aha! I did not realize the boxes worked that way. Thinking about it, though, that's probably the only way they could. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report?
South Florida, specifically. I can't vouch for the rest of the state, although everything I ever bought around here (Tampa) was legit. I used to have a branch in Pompano with a former employer, which I would visit every week or two. More often than not, I would have someone from one of the lists at the time, especially the SL list, who would ask me to check out a car in that area for them. If you drive down Collins Blvd. in Ft. Lauderdale it is literally covered with independent high line car dealers for blocks. Lots of bling, pretty cars on turntables, etc. Every single one I ever looked at was a bondo beater. Especially the 190SLs, which seemed to be especially popular at the time. Got to the point where I just told them not to bother, as it wasn't worth our time. I spoke with a local, who told me the following: South Florida, specifically Lauderdale and Miami, are essentially the warehouse club of the islands (Caribbean) and South/Central America. This I already knew. Businessmen and their families routinely visit once a month, for example, and shop til they drop and fill a container to ship back home. Cars like these are highly desirable in these regions, since few were ever imported, so it's not uncommon for them to see a car on the Internet and purchase it sight unseen. Since these transactions are routinely done with an LC (letter of credit) which has to be executed before the container ever leaves port, the car is long paid for before it ever lands in it's new home. As a result of these less than discerning buyers, who also have no real point of reference when it comes to condition, and may not care anyway, there is a cottage industry of dealers who cater to this market in the area. At least that how I see it. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes: That seems to be a problem down here, especially for cars that end up in South Florida. There is some sort of a vortex that I have seen with cars in the Pompano/Ft. Lauderdale/Miami areas that affects their odometers. So moral of the story is don't believe any low mileage on any car with a history in Florida? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse
Given a choice, I wouldn't have one in the house, but as we all know, if Mom's not happy Dan From: Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 10:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse Easy solution is to remove the tv in the laundry room/dining room/bathroom/attic, and just have one. Cheaper on the electric bill as well. ;) Walt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse
Not this quote: If Mom's not happy, nobody's happy. Dan From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, October 2, 2011 11:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse Dan wrote: but as we all know, if Mom's not happy I believe the quote is a happy wife means a happy life or something similar. Rick Who is twice divorced, so he does know a little about such things... Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Cast Iron/Lead Plumbing Joints
I think he's just trying to cap this off in a wall cavity and wants to prevent any potential leakage once the wall cavity is sealed. That being the case, I would defer to the experts, but a rubber cap with a good quality screw/hose clamp to secure it would do the job. That's after removing all of the galvanized pipe up to the lead pipe. Dan From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 1, 2011 9:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cast Iron/Lead Plumbing Joints I've been following this thread for a bit and trying to read between the lines to figure exactly where you have a problem. I think the issue you have is the pipe joint at the floor slab is leaking? Otherwise you could cap it all off and close the wall and be content? On the off chance my long range Exray vision is working, suggestion as follows. Lead is a barrier type seal rather than a contact type seal [ie. PVC pipe solvent/glue/stuck forever type] so in this instant the lead has given up some of it's barrier effect and needs refreshed... My choice would be to use a MAP gas torch [propane torch but with MAP gas cylinder, produces greater heat] and simply heat the lead in the joint and reflow it. The melt point on lead is a little over 400 degrees to full liquid state, the melt point of cast iron pipe is well over 2000 degrees so the joint it's self serves as a cup in place. Apply local heat with the torch, and in a few minutes the old leaky joint is resealed. Let the lead cool without moving the pipe so contact integrity is preserved. No new lead flying around to violate more EPA rules and you should be good. Use caution with fire in the wall space of course. Keep a bucket of water handy in case you heat the studs instead of the pipe. If you have wall board still on one side of the open wall it will serve as a barrier however carpet and flamables on the other side of that should be moved back for safety. [Don't want to build a fire in the other room do you?] HTH, Grant... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse
In preparation for the move to a new house, I am struggling with choosing a service provider for my internet and cable TV. We currently have Brighthouse, and while their service is very good, the internet aspect, specifically speed, is not close to FIOS. I can get a better package from FIOS with higher speeds for less than Brighthouse. That makes the decision easy, right? The rub is the number of televisions we have in the house. The wife is TV freak, and there's one in nearly every room. With Brighthouse, since their TV signal is partially analog, it's a simple matter of plug and play when it comes to basic cable. Most newer TVs will resolve their channels and show nearly everything in the lower tiers without the need of a separate box. This means we can have all the TVs she wants and only have to get boxes for the main TV and the one in our room in order to get HD/digital/PPV. FIOS, being 100% digital, requires a box for ANY television as I understand, even if you only want the basic channel tier. That means a box for a number of TVs that are not significant as far as being used regularly. If anyone out there has FIOS and can give me the straight dirt on how it deals with a television relative to needing/not needing a separate box to tune in their signals, I would appreciate hearing about it. Personally, I would prefer to have FIOS, as when we were bunking at the inlaws, they had FIOS and it was freakin' fast. Faster than anything I've ever gotten out of BH. Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report?
Carfax seems to be the most reliable, but the one gripe I have with them is lots of time the information is irrelevant or of no real value relative to the upkeep and maintenance. Best thing to do is get a PPI from a stealership, IMHO. That's the best chance of having the maintenance history show up. Dan From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 1, 2011 7:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] Best source for carfax report? What do folks use for vehicle history reports? I'm looking at a '95 wagon with only 103k miles, seems awfully low. -- Max, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 Rich is Happy
Gotta love those cheap fixes. Definitely a reason for an adult beverage. Dan From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 1, 2011 7:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Rich is Happy Y'all may remember my truck problems, I had to replace the head gasket, which was a total PITA but I got it done. Then it wasn't running right, throwing codes of cylinder misfire and crank sensor issue. I messed around trying to reset the distributor but no joy in Mudville with that approach. Was thinking to buy a USB scanner, but decided to just take it to a little garage up the road, he put his scanner on it and had to reset the distributor as I had it one tooth off though it seemed to be pointing correctly. He said they were real touchy, not like the old engines. Anyway, with that fixed it was still throwing the misfire code on cylinder 7, the mech said that cylinder had no compression. So I figured I buggered up something resetting the valves. So this (absolutely gorgeous) afternoon I took about half of the top stuff off again to be able to get the valve cover off, and reset the valves on that cylinder. Put it all back together, fired it up and SUCCESS! Running nice again, no coolant blowing out the back, Rich is HAPPY! Time to have an Adult Bevvie! --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- More Vintage Stereo
Magnepans are planar speakers. Flat mylar sheets with magnets and wires glued to them, a very simplistic description. Look like a monolith. The Soundcraftsman stuff is high end audio gear, some of the last made by hand in the US of A before they went out of business. When I sold my house in Indiana my audio gear (relatively late model crap) went with it. I have decided to rebuild my audio system with vintage gear, so I've been trolling CL and other places for the stuff. Dan From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 1, 2011 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT- More Vintage Stereo Where are these things? --R On 10/1/11 5:20 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Scored a pair of Magnepan MG-IIb speakers today. Sale on eBay failed because seller would not ship. Knowing what beasts these things are, I contacted the seller and offered them $200 (opening bid on eBay was $250.) Had to drive over to King John's place to get them, but it was the second owner and they had all the original boxes, packing, manuals, etc. Tomorrow I go to look at a Soundcraftsman setup with a 250 watt amp, equalizer and tuner. The guy is a hard core audiophile with all sorts of high end stuff, and is asking $365 for the lot. I am going to go and see if I can get him down to $300-$325, which is about market price. Had to pass on a nice pair of Altec-Lansing Model 9s. They were just professionally redone with new surrounds and are in very good condition. Seller was at $225 for the pair, but got them down to $150. Unfortunately, I have limited funds and would rather have the Soundcraftsman equipment... Dan Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse
I'm not sure about that. I have a good friend who is an aerial lineman for BH down here, and has been with them for many years. He's of the impression that they are in no hurry to convert to 100% digital, for just the reasons I have them. They still have a lot of analog customers, and they are not keen about leveling the playing field with FIOS, since there is a possibility they'll lose the customers in the process. My brother has a vendetta with Comcast in Indianapolis and has sworn that when the day comes, he's bolting. If his lot wasn't totally covered with mature trees, he would have go to DISH or one of the satellite suppliers a long time ago. Seems that every time I speak to him Comcast is somehow screwing him he got steamrolled with the digital conversion a year ago and is still pissed about it. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, October 1, 2011 6:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FIOS (Verizon) vs. Brighthouse If you don't need boxes for Brighthouse now, you probably will soon. Comcast here recently realigned their channels so that boxes are necessary for all but the limited service channels (about 10 or so). Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] How can you tell I work in a building with many doctor's offices?
That's med school, not undergraduate work. Add the undergrad costs to that and $250k is cheap. Interesting article in the Atlantic (I think) yesterday about how colleges actually penalize families who save up to pay for college, as the FAFSA takes into account any cash or investments you have that are liquid. In other words, if you have a college fund set aside for junior, that factors in when you do your FAFSA and reduces your eligibility for student aid. Dan (still paying off Sallie Mae) From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 11:50 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How can you tell I work in a building with many doctor's offices? Georgetown said about $200k, but who's counting... --R On 9/30/11 11:28 AM, Tim C wrote: SWMBO looked into moving to Newfoundland for this reason, she'll be going into med school in the next couple years. According to her reading the -average- med school graduate in the US has $250K debt (with a starting salary for a GP of $80K-ish). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] A BA Youngster
Frightening to thing of what he'll be like at 2 http://imgur.com/gallery/WfcPJ Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - More Vintage Stereo
Best friend in high school's dad was a prosumer audiophile, and had a quad 8-track setup in their family room. Only quad 8-track we ever found was the Eagles, but I believe his dad had others that were less interesting genres. I can recall listening to Victim of Love in quad when we skipped out for lunch and went to his house... Dan From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - More Vintage Stereo A friend of mine in college had a quadrophonic system set up in his dorm room, with 4 Heil Air Motion Transformer speakers (large floor-standing square things about 30in tall) in each corner of the room, some sort of high-end turntable, and a big Pioneer quad amp/decoder pushing them. He bought a bunch of vinyl quad records. The equipment mostly filled the room. When he cranked it up it was incredible, though the quad effects seemed mostly minimal, unlike DD5.1 etc. these days. --R On 9/28/11 5:12 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Sep 28, 2011 1:46 PM, Dan Penofflwb...@yahoo.com wrote: So now I have enough Magnepans for surround sound! I know you're kidding, but there is some pretty cool audiophile stuff being released in 5.1 these days on DVD-audio, SACD, and Blu-Ray. For example the new Dark Side of the Moon box set includes Blu-Ray discs with not only the 5.1 surround remix that came out on SACD a few years back but also the quadrophonic mix from the '70s, previously available only on impossible-to-find vinyl! Problem is finding a decent sounding surround receiver, most are cheap consumer home- theater crap... Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 - More Vintage Stereo
True. Amazingly, I have seen a number of quad receivers of various flavors on the local CL. Nothing I would ever touch, but interesting that the stuff is still out there. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - More Vintage Stereo Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: So now I have enough Magnepans for surround sound! You mean quadraphonic, need to be period-correct! -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - More Vintage Stereo
This has been the bane of my vintage search. I want to find a fairly high powered (+50W) receiver, but there just hasn't been anything on the market of late. All the late model SS stuff is junk, IMHO, but there just doesn't seem to be anything even remotely old in the market that I can find (and I'm talking local, as I don't want to do the eBay thing.) Just missed a heck of a Marantz power amp the other day. Saw the listing, but it was a really bizarre one, so I skipped over it. Saw it again and realized what they had and called right away. Amp was gone, but the rack mount cassette deck was still for sale. Yuck. And this was one of the old Marantz amps with the big meters and knobs on the front (rack mount, too.) Darn. Dan From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - More Vintage Stereo On Sep 28, 2011 1:46 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: So now I have enough Magnepans for surround sound! I know you're kidding, but there is some pretty cool audiophile stuff being released in 5.1 these days on DVD-audio, SACD, and Blu-Ray. For example the new Dark Side of the Moon box set includes Blu-Ray discs with not only the 5.1 surround remix that came out on SACD a few years back but also the quadrophonic mix from the '70s, previously available only on impossible-to-find vinyl! Problem is finding a decent sounding surround receiver, most are cheap consumer home- theater crap... Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Latest 190D tranny update
Wow! Wouldn't that suck if the problem was just the wrong cable/tranny? Many of us have been in that place at one time or another. Dan From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Latest 190D tranny update I wonder. The shift control cable on the diesel works backwards on the 603 -- fully extended at idle and retracts into the housing with opening pedal, not the other way 'round which is the usual. Might think it's at full throttle all the time Peter On Sep 26, 2011, at 5:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Ok, so took about 4 hours to completely swap the tranny on the 190D, it does have the flaring 2-3 shift so I need to do the spring upgrade. Had to adjust the tranny to the hard shifting side to get the flare to a minimum. Once I get the spring upgrade done it should shift very well. As a side note, both the previous transmission installs were .409 boxes out of like a 2.3 or 2.6 gas car. This one is the .403. the diesel uses a different converter also, so I had the diesel converter and the gas tranny with the diesel version modulator valve. Could it be something in the gearing, or something I am not thinking about that would cause these to not upshift, or rather, sometimes upshift sometimes not? I would not think so but maybe I am missing something. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
He initially got banned over our dust up. The whole reason I refused to return was because Easley reinstated George shortly after our conflict, but I was not given that opportunity. When I went to Stu over this, he blew me off and sent me to Easley. Easley wanted to know how I knew George had been reinstated, and I gave him copies of George's posts after he returned. When asked how I got them, I told him I was subscribed to the list under several alias'. He demanded that I reveal and unsub my alias accounts before I could be reinstated, implying that I was being dishonest by maintaining alias accounts. At the time I was using them for archiving, as I didn't want to stuff up my main mailbox with the list traffic, but wanted to have my own off line archive for reference purposes. I told him to stick it. Needless to say, Easley is out of the picture now as well. So much for being a nice guy. Dan From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list. Btw geoge is banned himself if I'm not mistaken 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] Daughter's new car
Always. Complete filter and fluid change across the board. Gives one a baseline to work from. Did he say Ocala forest? As in Ocala, Florida? Dan From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2011 7:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daughter's new car New filters whenever you buy an old car? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] 300SEL W109
There used to be a guy I knew who restored the ivory steering wheels for VWs. it wasn't that expensive and it looked very nice. I have seen DIY instructions for it as well... Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 2:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SEL W109 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: How hard is it to find uncracked ivory steering wheels? I have one that's close. It has surface cracks where the center supports join the rim, but no separations on the rim. Could be filled with bondo or similar. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Chicago
Where in Chicago? Understand that Chicago proper is not that big, but the Tri-State area, as it's known, is probably the size of Rhode Island. To traverse it from north to south can easily take over two hours or more on a day with good traffic. Literally hundreds of little incorporated towns that each have their own atmosphere, way of life, etc. You can get big city or rural life within a fairly small range, depending on where you need to be for work. I don't think the climate is going to be significantly different. Cost of living will probably be lower, depending on where you want to land. Good Midwestern work ethic, lots of good people, relatively safe in most places and easy to get around unless you're living in the city. Before anyone can comment more specifically, you're going to have to come up with some details... Dan (former Midwesterner/Cheesehead/Hoosier) From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:34 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Chicago I know we have some Chi-town residents on here. There might be an opportunity for me in Chicago, wondering what people think of it. I'm a New Englander for sure but my current job has a lot of things about it that piss me off and I'm thinking half a decade in the midwest might do me good. Gimmie the good and the bad in a condensed version. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list.
Those were the lists at Richarde Sexton's mbz.org Web site. They continue to be archived there. Marshall lurked on the original Banned list, IIRC, but left due to the naughty language. The problem with the narrow subject lists was that there were too many people, myself included, who had interests and cars that spanned multiple lists, and it made it difficult at times to keep things straight as well as having limited traffic due to the narrow subject matter. They were never boring, it's just that traffic could be sporadic at times due to the limited number of members. The Veteran's list still exists on Kleb's site, but I haven't seen traffic on it in months. Dan (one of the original Banned members) From: Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] To those who wonder why I don't answer on the list. If you recall, the what's his names list was categorized as to diesels, gassers, 116's, 123's, 124' ansd so on -- and general -- and banned, i.e. temporarily kicked off. I understand Marshall was on banned for a while. On Sat, Sep 24, 2011 at 4:11 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: What was the old list with no off topics? I bet it was boring -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] I used Shoe Goo tonight...
Motorcycle training teaches you to pick an end point, that is, the spot where you want to end up at, and focus on that. It is applied primarily as a means to make turns and not under or over steer, as new riders are oft to do. If you ride, or for that matter, drive, try it some time. It's amazingly simple and works quite well. Dan From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I used Shoe Goo tonight... There is a story in the Drivers ed circuits about calling attention to something on the side of the road. DE instructor: Watch out for the police car on the shoulder. Student proceeds to run into the police car because attention was diverted form the road to the car, and we tend to go where our eyes are looking That is what they teach in motorcycle rider training. If you look directly at a pothole or such, it is difficult not to run right over it. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] take it, walk away, or run
Alabama is another state that does this. I used a title service when I bought my 1962 300SE because it would have cost me several thousand dollars to clear the title in California. The PO and their estate had not registered the car for some years, and California insists that you pay all the back registration fees and penalties to release the title. I got a bill of sale from the estate attorney and sent it off to Alabama with a check for $150 or thereabouts. Two days later I had a clear title in my hands. Dan From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 4:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] take it, walk away, or run Say you have a car that is a lemon, or has repaired damage, or you lost the title, or ... some other thing, rolled back odo. You can go to these places and claim you need a new title. They issue it and you get a car with no history of issues. Flood damage just goes away. Odometer is now good, salvage title is a new clear title. clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] New Tamiya Models
http://www.ibelieveinadv.com/2011/08/tamiya-marilyn-conspiracy-roswell-conspiracy-jfk-conspiracy-elvis-conspiracy-moon-conspiracy/ Enjoy! Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Anyone In or Near Fort Worth, TX?
Anybody here live in or near to Ft. Worth, more specifically, Stirrup, TX? I am trying to get in contact with a former neighbor who lives there - I have his address but can't find an email or phone number for him. Drop me a note off list, please. Thanks! Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools
You will have no questions. Take it in, find a salesperson, tell them it broke, they'll pick out a replacement for you. No questions asked. When I was in tech school years ago, a lot of the guys I know who were strapped for cash would go to swap meets and buy old beat up Craftsman tools just to take them in to Sear and swap for new ones Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 6:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] First experiment with HF tools Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com writes: I broke my '70's 10mm socket while trying to recover your set of seatbelts from the carcass. I fear to go to Sears for a replacement. I guess I should go to the pawn shop and hope to find a WF socket. I've never had an argument from Sears about replacing a broken Craftsman hand tool. That's the main reason I've continued to buy them. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff
That's the same 2 track Teac deck I have. Wonderful piece of machinery. I will have more in metal reels and black tape in mine than I paid for it. That's a good deal on the Sansui and DCM speakers, too. Dan From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 6:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff I see this Teac RtR and a guy to go with it? http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604176025.html And this http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604177420.html And this http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604175278.html What is the deal with sticking a picture in there? --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 Stereo stuff
That's blank tape Dan From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff That's the same 2 track Teac deck I have. Wonderful piece of machinery. I will have more in metal reels and black tape in mine than I paid for it. That's a good deal on the Sansui and DCM speakers, too. Dan From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 6:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff I see this Teac RtR and a guy to go with it? http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604176025.html And this http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604177420.html And this http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604175278.html What is the deal with sticking a picture in there? --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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 Stereo stuff
I have no experience with Sansui, but I understand it is good stuff. Right now I am busy replacing all of my low bit rate compressed music with FLACs, bringing the uncompressed bitrates up around 2000 kbps or more. I have a Drobo FS with about 4TB on it, along with an Apple Xserve RAID with two RAID volumes of 2.18TB each, so storage is not an issue... I have some concerns about my Fisher 400c being powerful enough to drive the Magnepan speakers I have. It does drive them, but I am not in an environment where I can set them up properly nor drive them to higher sound levels. Hopefully in the near future I'll be able to do this Dan From: Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 6:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff Sansui made some good stuff back in the 1970s. How does the 1970s era stuff sound in today's digital world? Most of my music is 16-bit lossless streamed over iTunes to an Apple Airport Express... currently to a Denon DN-A7100 JBL 4328s. Brian On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 4:43 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: That's blank tape Dan From: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff That's the same 2 track Teac deck I have. Wonderful piece of machinery. I will have more in metal reels and black tape in mine than I paid for it. That's a good deal on the Sansui and DCM speakers, too. Dan From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 6:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT Stereo stuff I see this Teac RtR and a guy to go with it? http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604176025.html And this http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604177420.html And this http://charleston.craigslist.org/ele/2604175278.html What is the deal with sticking a picture in there? --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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 - Vintage Stereo
The one concern I have about these is the limited power of my Fisher - about 28 watts per channel at 4 ohms. According to everything I read, these speakers are pretty power hungry and require a fair amount of juice to really perform. I know they need new socks, which is not a big deal, but I want to be able to listen to them, too. Thanks! Dan From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo Going to go and look at some Magnaplanar speakers tomorrow. Should be interesting. Magnificent speakers. Some of the best imaging and sound ever available. Extremely room- and placement-sensitive. They _really_ want to be out in the room and not jammed against a wall or in a corner. Not much bass. Might be somewhat amplifier-sensitive too. A friend has these, loves 'em. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo
I understand the placement issues, as I had looked at these types of speakers years ago. Fortunately, I don't see that being an issue in our new home. I do, however, have concerns about the Fisher being able to drive them adequately. The Fisher does have a summed center channel output, believe it or not. That will allow me to set up a powered sub that should fill in any low end gaps. Again, thanks! Dan From: w123wa...@gmail.com w123wa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo I love my Maggies. As Jim said, they do not like to be close to the wall which is contrary to a decorators idea of properly balancing the visuals in a room. Luckily, I married the right woman. Wattage may be an issue. The bass may be non-existant. On the other hand, my '82 vintage Klipsch Cornwalls don't care how little drives them - they are perfectly married to lowish watt McIntosh gear. Again, another pair of speakers that are a decorator's nightmare. Dave SoCal On Sep 10, 2011, at 6:46 AM, LWB250 wrote: The one concern I have about these is the limited power of my Fisher - about 28 watts per channel at 4 ohms. According to everything I read, these speakers are pretty power hungry and require a fair amount of juice to really perform. I know they need new socks, which is not a big deal, but I want to be able to listen to them, too. Thanks! Dan From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo Going to go and look at some Magnaplanar speakers tomorrow. Should be interesting. Magnificent speakers. Some of the best imaging and sound ever available. Extremely room- and placement-sensitive. They _really_ want to be out in the room and not jammed against a wall or in a corner. Not much bass. Might be somewhat amplifier-sensitive too. A friend has these, loves 'em. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance
Just my point. I complained, begged, cajoled, pointed out my loyalty to State Farm numerous times when setting things up with my former agent down here. Her only response was to point out how expensive insurance is in Florida because of the no fault laws and excessive insurance fraud. I told her I was going to shop around, so this should not come as a surprise. As for things like the redundant coverage, well, that's her fault for not asking the right questions or simply not caring. I find it interesting that the Allstate guy asked me numerous questions about other coverages I had, such as medical and disability, in order to put this together. He pointed out at least two instances where I had overlapping or redundant coverages. I never got those questions from the State Farm agent, just her sympathy about how hard times are right now... Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance AFAIK all insurance agents work for commissions. The Allstate guy is getting nothing from you now, so he'll offer you whatever he can to get your business. The State Farm guy already has your business, and if he finds ways to cut your cost he makes less money. Or at least that's how they might be looking at it. Did you ever *ask* your State Farm guy if he could find a way to reduce your costs? It would be nice if agents were continually doing this proactively for their clients, but realistically the squeeky wheel is what gets attention. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance
That is a possibility. State Farm is struggling in Florida, and has made it clear they want to leave. My take on this is that as long as they are here they plan on making a profit on people who are not willing to change. Dan From: Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance Your agent may experience a lot of customers that are leaving for other companies, knows she can't compete, so she's not putting forth the effort to do so. Brian On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Just my point. I complained, begged, cajoled, pointed out my loyalty to State Farm numerous times when setting things up with my former agent down here. Her only response was to point out how expensive insurance is in Florida because of the no fault laws and excessive insurance fraud. I told her I was going to shop around, so this should not come as a surprise. As for things like the redundant coverage, well, that's her fault for not asking the right questions or simply not caring. I find it interesting that the Allstate guy asked me numerous questions about other coverages I had, such as medical and disability, in order to put this together. He pointed out at least two instances where I had overlapping or redundant coverages. I never got those questions from the State Farm agent, just her sympathy about how hard times are right now... Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance AFAIK all insurance agents work for commissions. The Allstate guy is getting nothing from you now, so he'll offer you whatever he can to get your business. The State Farm guy already has your business, and if he finds ways to cut your cost he makes less money. Or at least that's how they might be looking at it. Did you ever *ask* your State Farm guy if he could find a way to reduce your costs? It would be nice if agents were continually doing this proactively for their clients, but realistically the squeeky wheel is what gets attention. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 - Sort of - Car Insurance
We didn't have this problem when we lived elsewhere - Indiana, Wisconsin, etc. They were very competitive and reasonably priced. Here in Florida they are obscenely expensive on everything but life insurance, which has little to do with where you live. State Farm has done a great job in the past, for what little we have needed them for, knock on wood. I simply can't justify paying out nearly $10k/year for all of my insurance when I can get the same thing for less elsewhere. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Just my point. I complained, begged, cajoled, pointed out my loyalty to State Farm numerous times when setting things up with my former agent down here. Her only response was to point out how expensive insurance is in Florida because of the no fault laws and excessive insurance fraud. I told her I was going to shop around, so this should not come as a surprise. Does sound like she either didn't care or was not very smart. From my perspective in Indiana... we have everything with State Farm, never a moment's trouble with any claims, and the only options that are significantly cheaper are companies you've never heard of, which I don't trust. I did try this once, I moved all my insurance to a company my bank recommended when we refinanced about 8 years ago. I never got a clear statement from them as to what my coverages were and every time they did send me something the numbers were different. After a few months of not really feeling confident that our house was insured at all, I switched back to State Farm. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] stuck brake hoses
I would be patient and continue to apply the PBBlaster/Acetone mix. Despite having encountered similar fittings on older MBs that lived in the North, I never had one of these fittings get boogered up as long as I left penetrating oil on it for at least 24 hours and used flare nut wrenches (your use is duly noted - good job!) It always amazed me that they would come apart, especially some of the ones that were really corroded. I can't recall any other brand of vehicle I was successful in doing the same. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 2:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] stuck brake hoses I started working on replacing the brake hoses on my W116. The fittings where the hard line meets the hose don't look too bad but they are not turning. I am using a flare nut wrench. I have PB Blaster on them now. I may mix up some more ATF/acetone. Thought about getting a micro-torch so I could heat up the fitting on the end of the hose a bit. I think my regular blow torch might be too big. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo
Just brought my new pair of MG-1s home. $75. Everything works, no sign of delamination of the tweeter wires, sock is pretty good shape with only one area where there is a little discoloration. Looks like oak frames, all of which are on good shape with no dings or wear that I can find. Amazingly, the bases are really clean - most of the ones I looked at online had bases that were worn or chewed up. I'll get them hooked up to the Fisher a little later tonight, but I don't have a good place for them at this point, so it will just be a test. Whoo-hoo! Dan From: w123wa...@gmail.com w123wa...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo I love my Maggies. As Jim said, they do not like to be close to the wall which is contrary to a decorators idea of properly balancing the visuals in a room. Luckily, I married the right woman. Wattage may be an issue. The bass may be non-existant. On the other hand, my '82 vintage Klipsch Cornwalls don't care how little drives them - they are perfectly married to lowish watt McIntosh gear. Again, another pair of speakers that are a decorator's nightmare. Dave SoCal On Sep 10, 2011, at 6:46 AM, LWB250 wrote: The one concern I have about these is the limited power of my Fisher - about 28 watts per channel at 4 ohms. According to everything I read, these speakers are pretty power hungry and require a fair amount of juice to really perform. I know they need new socks, which is not a big deal, but I want to be able to listen to them, too. Thanks! Dan From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 9:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo Going to go and look at some Magnaplanar speakers tomorrow. Should be interesting. Magnificent speakers. Some of the best imaging and sound ever available. Extremely room- and placement-sensitive. They _really_ want to be out in the room and not jammed against a wall or in a corner. Not much bass. Might be somewhat amplifier-sensitive too. A friend has these, loves 'em. -- 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
[MBZ] Kleb! Approve My Message!
Just sent a picture of The Fisher 400c and the MG-1s to the list. Please approve it this week... Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance
Just got done going over our insurance with an Allstate guy. Long story short, same coverage as we've had with State Farm, $1600.00 cheaper a year. He found some redundant coverages and also pointed out some things that we were paying for that we really didn't need, that is, things that overlapped with stuff like our long and short term disability, for instance. Anyway, after being with State Farm for over 30 years, I am understandably reluctant to change, but the fiscal aspect makes this a no-brainer. I am interested in any listers out there who have been with Allstate for a while and your experiences Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance
It's important to understand some things regarding State Farm and Florida: 1.) State Farm no longer writes home insurance in Florida. They recently submitted a request to increase the premiums of the current homeowner's policies in Florida something in the neighborhood of 150%. This is after they have already raised premiums over 80% in the past 4-5 years. 2.) They will write me a homeowner's policy here, because I have continuous coverage. Their premiums are more than 2x every other insurer I got quotes from for the exact same coverage. After the first year they are no longer obligated to insure me. At that time they will drop me. This is a given. 3.) When I moved back to Florida and found out how badly they were raping me, I got the, But you have guaranteed insurability! Of course I do - I am paying for it! 4.) When I pleaded with my agent of nearly 15 years to do something to help me cut my auto premiums, all I got was a diatribe about how rampant auto insurance fraud is in Florida, and they're just passing the costs along. Long story short, State Farm is here because they can justify the outrageous premiums they charge. When competitors can give me the same products and services for 20% less and be a reputable (if that's possible for any insurance company!) nationally rated company, there is something wrong. I am going to give my State Farm agent the chance for a rebuttal, but I don't expect them to move from where they are cost-wise. Guys - I pay over $6k/year for three 5-6 year old cars with no accident histories. I do have a 19 year old in the house, but he gets a good student and good driver discount. Allstate is the first company I gave a chance to compete for my business, and they can knock that down by $1200-$1400/year for the same coverage. That tells me that State Farm is getting fat, dumb and happy off my loyalty. This should be interesting. I will be really curious as to the tack they take when I give them a chance to respond... Thanks to everyone for their input. Dan From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 7:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance Both Nostate and StatFarm are on my black list. I will never buy anything from either. Nostate has a particularly bad rep from those who had katrina damage. StatFarm is not far behind. Statfarm is reputed to pay their client and never pay the other party who was damaged by their client. That is for sure true in my experience. Just got done going over our insurance with an Allstate guy. Long story short, same coverage as we've had with State Farm, $1600.00 cheaper a year. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 - Sort of - Car Insurance
My attitude about that approach is that if I am such a good and loyal (30+ years) customer, why weren't they giving me the best deal up front? If I do the ping-pong thing and they suddenly drop their prices, what does that tell me about their business ethic? Let's take advantage of our oldest, most loyal customers - because we can/they will let us! That's bad business practice, no matter how you play it. Sure, maybe they can come down a few hundred, but if they can match the Allstate guy, that tells me they have been screwing me. Dan From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance Allan Streib wrote: Take the quote to your State Farm guy and see what he'll do. He'll probably work up something even better. After all that work the Allstate guy did optimizing it, I'd be more inclined to find out what a GOOD State Farm guy could do, instead of handing the Allstate guy's work over to the useless State Farm guy. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo
Scored a Fisher 400C receiver tonight. Needs to be recapped and cleaned up, but is in 100% working order and has an original case. Now I just need to find some good speakers Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance
I don't have a living family member that served in the military, so USAA is not an option, unfortunately. Dan From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 9:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Sort of - Car Insurance I use USAA for all my insurance needs Sent from my iPhone On Sep 9, 2011, at 6:02 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Both Nostate and StatFarm are on my black list. I will never buy anything from either. Nostate has a particularly bad rep from those who had katrina damage. StatFarm is not far behind. Statfarm is reputed to pay their client and never pay the other party who was damaged by their client. That is for sure true in my experience. Just got done going over our insurance with an Allstate guy. Long story short, same coverage as we've had with State Farm, $1600.00 cheaper a year. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] OT - Vintage Stereo
Tampa, FL. I won't be doing anything with this beast for a bit, as I am in the middle of getting ready to move into a house. Probably a good month before I'm even close to being unpacked and settled... Got a BO Beomaster 1900 in front of it in the bench queue Going to go and look at some Magnaplanar speakers tomorrow. Should be interesting. Dan From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 9, 2011 10:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Vintage Stereo Hey Dan, In case my vintage Marantz receiver needs a tune up - where are you located? On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 10:24 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Scored a Fisher 400C receiver tonight. Needs to be recapped and cleaned up, but is in 100% working order and has an original case. Now I just need to find some good speakers Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 - Hybrid Water Heaters
It's essentially a heat pump that extracts heat from ambient air and uses it to heat the water. Very efficient - costs about $200/year to run (or less). If you live in a warmer climate, the waste energy from it is cold air and the higher ambient temperatures make it more efficient. Dan From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 5, 2011 12:10 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Hybrid Water Heaters So, what does a hybrid water heater do that makes $1,000 a good price A hybrid of what and what? On Sun, Sep 4, 2011 at 10:15 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: If anyone is in the market for one, Sears has the GE hybrid water heater on sale right now for $999. We were shopping for kitchen appliances today and they had one on the sales floor in the store - the sale is across the board - it was not for the floor model itself. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Brake Bleeder
I would agree with this statement. Of the many VWs I owned over the years, I can recall that getting the braking system to work 100% was pure serendipity. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 5, 2011 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake Bleeder I honestly think there is some voodoo involved in bleeding and adjusting VW brakes. Have you tried sacrificing a chicken under a full moon?? Allan Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com writes: Dan, I have bench bled 2 masters a dozen or more times. I have checked, double checked and checked again that the master could return all of the way and has the proper clearance. I have replaced the under the trunk lid reservoir with a Volvo unit that snaps right on the top of the master cylinder. I have gravity bled, I have pumped the pedal til my leg was going to fall off, I have vacuum bled, I have pressure bled and I have made sure the shoes are adjusted as tight as they can be and STILL no luck. On Sep 5, 2011 10:14 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Be sure to bleed the master cylinder before installing it. One other thing that I found really critical when it came to VW brakes -make sure the clevis pin on the pedal is adjusted for 1-2mm clearance when the pedal is at rest. If the piston in the master cylinder can't return all the way you'll never get good pedal. Don't ask me how I know this... Dan Sent from my iPhone On Sep 5, 2011, at 10:02 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Max, Discs would be a nice upgrade but all of my drum parts are new. Just have not been able to get a good pedal. Pump the crap out of them and it will lock the rear wheels but nothing on the front with two different master cylinders. If Grant's backwards but logical method doesn't work I am going to try an OE German master cylinder and bleed again, hopefully with better results. Mike On Sep 5, 2011 9:13 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: You need some disc brake parts from a Porch of the same era, Roger knows where one is... Max (learned to drive on cars with drum brakes) -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Grant, Brilliant idea. I have a VW Bug that runs about 12.5 seconds in the1/4 mile but seems to take a 1/2 mile to stop after replacing every brake part and going through gallons of brake fluid trying different methods of bleeding. I am going to the parts store asap to get the oil pump can and I am certain your method will finally get the job done. Thanks, Mike Who wishes he had mines big enough to park his M37's in. On Sep 4, 2011 7:27 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Over the past 40 years I have owned, I believe, every pressure bleed brake system, vacuum bleed system, and every other crackpot tool invented to bleed brakes. They now all reside on my tool collection board of tools that cost loads of money, don't work well [or not at all] and I would never buy again. Some years ago I started using a system that DOES work well, Doesn't cost much, and so far hasn't failed me. It allows me to bleed both hydraulic clutch systems and brake systems without a helper, truly one man. Since I started using it, I now change out the hydraulic fluids as a regular scheduled item. Here is how it works for me: 1. Open the master cylinder cover, lay a clean cloth over it [stray dirt/bugs/etc are forbidden] 2. Hook a common squeeze bulb [like you siphon gas into your lawn mower with] to the bleed nipple farthest from the master cylinder [play with fuel line hose sizes to get it done for your particular application]... drop the exit hose into a receiving container [you are going to dispose of it right?] If you already have a hand vacuum pump with a receiver bottle... that can work as well. 3. Squeeze pump the old fluid out of the master cylinder till it's empty, repeat operation 2. for each bleed nipple to evacuate each line from the master to wheel cylinder. 4. Wipe clean all the gunk left inside the Master Cylinder. [I often use spray brake cleen at this point to get all the slime, then carefully dry it out] 5. Using an old fashioned metal hand pump oil can [like your grandfather had... they are still available... cost maybe $5... and never use it for oil... just this] fill it with brake fluid.. attach a properly sized length of fuel hose to the squirt tube and the other end to the brake bleed nipple. I like to use a generous length here so I can work outside the wheel instead of under the car... 6. Lay the cover loosely over the Master Cylinder.. [CAUTION.. if you do not do this you will have brake fluid where you do not want it,, plus a mess to clean up] 7. Start pumping brake fluid backwards from the nipple... to the master cylinder... start at
Re: [MBZ] Brake Bleeder
The post king pin front suspension swap of KG bits to a Beetle chassis was pretty common. As soon as a donor KG would come into the Pick 'n Pull these woudl be the first things to go... Dan From: MG trainpain2...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 5, 2011 10:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake Bleeder Why not put the disk setup from a Karmann Ghia in the front and put the front cylinders and shoes on the rear brakes. I did that on an old 69 bug and got very good braking action. Almost too good as when it was wet the fronts would tend to lock up a bit before the rear under moderate braking but when it was dry the thing would stop on a dime. Manfred Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 13:33:24 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake Bleeder No. New performance shocks all around. Coilovers in the rear and no weight to speak of in the front to make it dive. I actually can't get the brakes to work well enough to induce divelol. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 Good, better, Bosch dishwashers
Just closed the deal at Sears today. Bought a GE side by side fridge, convection range with warming drawer, microwave/range hood with convection and a dishwasher. All the Profile line, therefore, qualifies for $500 rebate from GE. Dropped $4k, $3.5k after rebate. Sears researched every bit and matched the competitors plus another 10%. The salesperson busted her *ss for nearly 90 minutes putting it together for us. She earned every penny of her commission. Dan From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 5, 2011 10:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers GE do make a good refrigerator though. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 8:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: The various vendors run these package deals wherein if you buy a stove, refrig, dishwasher, etc. all together you get like a mikanave for free, or some big discount or something. I saw an ad in the paper the other day, I think it was for Kitchenaid stuff (I did not know they sold fridges but there you go), but GE and all the others have them now and then. Check out an appliance dealer, sometimes you can work them for display models as the manufacturer restricts discounting, but if it is used they can knock some amount off the deal. I would advise avoiding GE. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Love Is Like Oxygen....
...and I don't think he's getting enough - oxygen: http://www.cultofmac.com/worlds-tallest-ipod-dock-is-11-feet-tall-costs-565k-stereo-system-and-ladder-included/112131?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+cultofmac%2FbFow+%28Cult+of+Mac%29 You have to know Jean Michael Jarre's history to appreciate the subject line... Dan dating himself Man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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: Speaking of macs and pods and such
I have both. The new ones can be hacked somewhat as well, but I haven't looked into it in detail, since both are packed away right now. Sadly, since nearly everything we did with them was streaming stuff, I never bothered to look into hacking either one. I did install Boxee on my original one, but at the time their feature set was pretty limited. I have seen form the emails I get from them that they have done a lot with it in the last year or so... Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Speaking of macs and pods and such Do you have the new or the old AppleTV. The old ones at least, could be hacked to run Boxee. Allan Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: I have this AppleTV thing that is pretty cool, plays stuff over the webbertubes, off my iMac, etc. It also has a bunch of streaming radio stations you can get, but for some reason it kept locking up after playing awhile. No problem on the iMac in iTunes though, hmmm. Anyway, that seems to be a common problem, will see if it gets sorted or not (I think it must be a software problem with the buffers filling up or something, whatever). Anyway, I found a free app on itunes called live365 that lets you stream radio stations (or web stations, or wahtever they are) on the ipod, so I have that now playing my favorite streaming station Family Dog Radio -- 60s 70s rock stuff, some pretty obscure. Very cool. It is also on itunes. I have downloaded (do a search) all the new Dr Who shows from this season that are not on Netflix yet, they play over the airwaves from the mac to the AppleTV in HD and look very good. Had to convert them from avi to whatever itunes likes, easy enough. --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 -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: HPs New CEO
Scully developed the Newton on his watch, Jobs kept it going and spun parts of it off. The original developers were responsible for the development of the iPod platform, I believe. Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 2:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: HPs New CEO Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: Newton Was the Newton a Jobs project? I thought that came out when Scully was at the helm? -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Oxygen
...not enough and your gonna die Sweet - from the album Level Headed (also wrote/performed Ballroom Blitz and Fox on the Run) Time on my side I got it all I've heard that pride Always comes before a fall There's a rumour goin' round the town That you don't want me around I can't shake off my city blues Everyway I turn I lose Chorus Love is like oxygen You get too much you get too high Not enough and you're gonna die Love gets you high Time is no healer When you're not there Lonely fever Sad words in the air Some things are better left unsaid I'm gonna spend my days in bed I'll walk the streets at night To be hidden by the city lights city lights From: relng...@aol.com relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 5:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oxygen ...You get too much and you get too high... How much is too much? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Brake Bleeder
The various power or pressure bleeders out there all require adapters of some sort to fit the master cylinder. While pressure bleeding is certainly the way to go, and the only way to go in the instance of ABS systems (I believe), I have gotten along just fine for years using a vacuum pump (MityVac) and a collection jar. I like this method better than pressure bleeding, as you still have to get under the car and get to the bleeder anyway, and you don't have to worry about blowouts and getting brake fluid on painted surface. From: Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2011 5:46 PM Subject: [MBZ] Brake Bleeder Now, I will start out by acknowledging that this question is premature in that I have done no research or checking before asking this question. Is there a one-size-fits-all brake bleeder? I have various cars spannning the last 50 years, and each seems to have a different master cylinder (M/C) configuration. The cars are listed below. Having recently changed a M/C, and having spent considerable time bleeding the brakes by the tried and true pump the brake pedal by myself method, I thought surely a pressurized bleeder would save time and aggravation. Is this true? Is it easy to work? Can I have one bleeder which will do them all? Confession time - I have never changed brake fluid, unless it was necessary after opening the system and replacing parts I would like now to be able to do this on a regular basis. Jerry 82 MB 240D 60 Olds 72 Ford F250 91 Volvo 240 05 Odyssey (wife made me buy it) 07 Highlander (wife's car) __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6435 (20110904) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT - Hybrid Water Heaters
If anyone is in the market for one, Sears has the GE hybrid water heater on sale right now for $999. We were shopping for kitchen appliances today and they had one on the sales floor in the store - the sale is across the board - it was not for the floor model itself. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] HP bye bye
Just got a note in the daily trades - there is an anniversary model of the HP12C being sold right now Dan From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 5:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] HP bye bye Would it say, My, Mr. HP50g, you are one nice machine! --R On 9/2/11 2:19 PM, Walt Zarnoch wrote: I should get one to compliment my HP50g... Walt On Sep 2, 2011 1:33 PM, Alex Chamberlainapchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:24 AM, Curt Raymondcurtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Only if you didn't actually READ the press release. They're not ending production they're SELLING production. Lenovo did an admirable job when they took over from IBM, no reason why HP should be different. The thing is that unless the purchaser of their PC division is allowed to use the H-P name, a terrific brand with tremendous goodwill (in the business sense) attached is being squandered. They may have lost a lot of momentum in the past ten years, but to people old enough to remember the old Laserjets, HP's first bulletproof laptops, etc. the brand is still a marker of quality. Next thing you know, they'll stop making the 12C calculator... Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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: Computer reliability
That's not a major issue - I have an iMac G5 that runs Leopard and an Xserve G5 dual processor with a 5TB Xserve RAID that runs Leopard Server. Both are very functional machines and play quite nice with my machines running Snow Leopard (OSX 10.6). No issues with apps, either. Dan From: Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 3:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability Curt - Another downside of G5 worth pointing out 's is they can't run the last two OS releases from Apple - they're stuck on Leopard and can't be upgraded to Snow Leopard or Lion. Brian On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: *Sigh* you can't compare referb Macs to NEW PCs, not fair. A 5 year old Dell Precision laptop will bring nearly as much as a Mac though Mac prices are artificially high because of fanboys. If you think all Windows machines are crap its almost certainly because you've never used a GOOD PC. The W123 of the computer world right now is the HP xw8200. Super reliable and built like a brick outhouse. The comparable (meaning same time frame) G5 Mac doesn't hardly exist because they had liquid cooling and they've pretty much all leaked by now. Some of them caught on fire when they leaked... -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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 Good, better, Bosch dishwashers
This has been an interesting thread, since we are about to move into a new (to us) house that we will have to purchase a complete set of appliances for (refrigerator, oven/range, microwave, dishwasher.) While we have made cursory glances at stuff at the big box stores, Sears' commercial division sells to school district employees at wholesale prices down here. Since they represent about 10-15 different product lines besides Kenmore, we're going to meet with them and see what they have to offer. I like the LG stuff I have seen so far, otherwise I don't have much of an opinion on any other brand. Dan From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 2, 2011 3:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers My mom has LG dish washer and W/D. They both 5yrs old and run like a top. The W/D unit is self contained, you pour the whole bottle of soap in, put clothes in and they come out dry. If it could fold clothes I would buy 2. The LG dish washer is some serious quality as well. -Rolf On 08/31/2011 09:57 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Our Whirlpoo dishwasher is making some expensive noises and I might have to get another one, or wash the dishes by hand, which takes me half a day. I am going to look at a S/H Bosch machine on Saturday, as it seems Bosch are the best ones unless you want to spend a squillion. Any experience with Bosch dishwashers? Some people say that the quality of the Bosch washers is going downhill as they try to cut costs by manufacturing low end machines in Turkey. I pulled the bottom of our current dishwasher and tested the pump, all seems to be working. Hendrik ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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: Ohm Acoustics Speakers (was DCM speakers (was: OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo)
Came across a set of Ohm Acoustics FRS-15 on CL. The owner wants $200 for the pair, says they're in excellent condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. I may go check them out. Any opinions on Ohm Acoustics? I already Googled them and found their web site and several threads in audio forums on them. The manufacturer is still around, and want big $$ for repairs. Hmm. Dan From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 5:33 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: DCM speakers (was: OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo) I just did an A/B of my Time Windows (no model number on the back, so I guess they are version 1.0, as it were) and Time Frame 400s. I think my earlier off-the-cuff assessment was pretty accurate. The Time Frames seem to have a sort of built-in smile-shaped frequency response. Treble is sharper, almost shrill. There's much more bass but it's not at all boomy or thumpy. The Time Windows have a smooth, warm, even sound all across the spectrum. The best way I can describe it is that it's kind of like listening to vinyl on a good turntable for the first time after getting used to CDs. There's definitely much less bass than with the Time Frames, though. I can see why Jim uses a subwoofer with his Time Windows. The differences are really more subtle than I have made them out to be. I'm sure non-audiophiles would not be able to tell the difference, or if they could, wouldn't care. I would be perfectly happy with either, I'd just turn down the treble a notch on my preamp if I were to use the Time Frames. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators
Liquid withdrawal fuels systems are more efficient and less prone to variances in ambient temperatures, but the hardware involved makes them pricey. It's unusual to see liquid withdrawal unless the location has low ambient temperatures that would prevent vaporization in the main tank. Also, there is some potential for liquid withdrawal systems to have difficulty supplying full load fuel volumes on initial start if ambient temperatures are low. Without a fully functioning block heater, there may not be enough heat available from the cooling system water jacket to vaporize fuel quickly enough to generate the volume required for full load. Also, code does not allow liquid (high pressure) fuel supplies inside of a building, so the unit has to be outside. A liquid withdrawal system can easily add $1000 to the cost of a generator set. Dan From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 9:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators If propane, you'll need a big tank because (1) you'll burn a lot and (2) small tanks may not maintain pressure at high flow rates. Liquid feed! The IMPCO fuel evaporator/regulator is the gold standard here. Plumbs into the cooling system to get the heat. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators
Buy in bulk during the early to mid summer months, as that is when the price is usually lowest. Fall has a lot of farmers running grain dryers, so that can drive up the price later in the year. Winter, well, you can understand why prices are higher in the winter Former business partner had three 1000 gallon tanks on his property. Worked out a deal with his brother (next door, two 1000 gallon tanks) and the local propane supplier to buy once a year in mid summer. Cash, of course. Dan From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators Randy Bennell wrote: What are you folks paying for propane? 1.999 per US gallon last year, 2.399 this year, plus sales tax. Tank rental built into the price. That's for prepaying in July for October-April's propane. I assume Canadian pricing would be different. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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: Computer reliability
If you are going to go PC, buy s commercial (business) grade HP. We use thousands of them in the school district and most are pretty bulletproof. I had an 8540, and it was built like a brick doghouse and never gave me a moment's trouble. Dan From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability Difficult to say since it only happens occasionally and the test programs show no problems. Also, it would be nice to have a faster PC with more memory and a dual cpu; neither of which the Compaq has. Gerry '83 300D '83 240D -- From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Hard drive going flaky? or something on the board? --R On 8/31/11 7:45 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Speaking of computer reliability, my Compaq laptop, which has been used as a desktop for five years, is showing signs of age with the occasional BSOD. (The very good Acronis program always restores it). While replacing the HD is an option, I'd rather get one of the bullet proof models that have been discussed on this list. The new MacBook works great (seven hours of battery time) but I use it off the desk, plugging and unplugging would be a pain, and I'm still learning my way around it with resultant loss of speed. Was it the Lenovo (Thinkpad) that was judged to be the best PC laptop? Thanks, Gerry '83 300D '83 240D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1520/3868 - Release Date: 08/30/11 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
Just came across a par of DCM Time Frame 500s. For you DCM fans out there, are these worth looking into? Thanks, Dan From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 5:16 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://search.ebay.com/270807159995 Those look just like mine. SWMBO thinks they are ugly, I tell her to close her eyes and listen. ;) Does she think these are ugly? I'll trade you a pair of my TF275s for your TWs. http://search.ebay.com/270808278265 I have a pair of those too! (Or an outwardly identical model.) Got them for $100 also. She thinks they're better looking but to my ear they don't sound as good---the treble reproduction is shrill compared to the Time Windows. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
Just came across a pair buried in a CL listing. The guy is asking $245, but if I look at them and am satisfied, I would probably offer $200, maybe $180. Thanks! Dan From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 7:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo LWB250 wrote: Just came across a par of DCM Time Frame 500s. For you DCM fans out there, are these worth looking into? Better than my 275s, anyway. http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/archive/index.php/t-90158.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators
Generator hat on The whole thing when it comes to stationary standby generators is determining what your critical loads are. Until you do that, you're just flailing around. Make a list of must have loads and write down their wattages. The worst case ones will be small, fractional horsepower motors, like sump pumps and furnace blowers. Single phase motors are horribly inefficient when it comes to starting current, so you've got to have enough reserve to handle their inrush current. From there look at things like fridge, freezer, basic lighting, garage door opener, etc. Generac and other manufacturers have some good sizing programs on the Web that allow you to do the calculations. Just keep in mind that these are general values and not 100% accurate. It's a guide to give you an idea of what you need capacity-wise. Once you know what you need kW-wise you can start looking. Stationary sets run off propane vapor or natural gas. Be careful when shopping, as propane has a much higher BTU content than natural gas, so machines are often rated on propane with deration percentages if it's on natural gas. Usually you'll see a 10%-15% deration on natural gas. Install often equals the cost of the unit, so be prepared. If you can do any of it yourself this is the place where you can save some serious bucks. You will need a licensed electrician to do your transfer switch, unless you're doing downstream of your main breaker. This is typical, as a branch circuit will be run to a transfer switch that feeds a small distribution panel where your critical loads have been broken out from the main panel. While it's more expensive, it's foolish (in my opinion) to go with a stationary generator and not have an automatic transfer switch (ATS). Think about if you are away, and the power goes out. If it's an extended outage, you risk food loss, possible damage to your home depending on the climate and season, etc. Sure, it's a peace of mind thing, but the additional cost is minimal in the grand scheme of things. Generac has really dialed in the consumer home standby market, and done a good job with it. You'll find their products marketed at all the big box home improvement stores under the Guardian brand, among others. They have done a very good job of balancing the price point vs. quality and longevity. You can go more expensive, such as a Kohler, but even though I have some bias as a former employee of both, the Kohler is a premium product that effectively does the exact same thing the Generac does. Maintenance is the key to longevity on these, just as it is on your MB, and it doesn't take any special tools or knowledge. Change oil and filters annually and keep it clean and you're pretty much done with it. If anyone has specific questions they are welcome to send me a PM. Dan /Generator hat off From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 29, 2011 6:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: By NG, you're talking about a permanently installed automatic backup generator? 1. The $2-5k cost of buying it. 2. Getting a permit to hook it up. 2.5 paying an electrician to hook it up properly. This involves a transfer switch which can be either automatic or manual depending how much you want to spend. But if you want something to take over when you may be away from home, you need the automatic system. 3. The cost of the NG (which is probably 1/4 the cost of the propane that my dad's Generac burns). A basic 7kw unit for a couple of thousand bucks can run a few mission critical circuits, like lighting and refrigeration. In my parents' case, they mainly give up high current 240v items like the water heater, stove, and dryer. I think there's one 240v circuit, and it's got the well pump on it. If all your heating and cooking is done with gas, you should be OK with a 7k or 10k unit. I think that gives you six 120v circuits and one 240v circuit, so take a look at your breaker box and see how many circuits you consider critical. -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
Heh. Looked at the JBLs tonight. Somebody replaced the woofers with some cheap stamped steel knock off speaker. Popped on out and showed the owner. I think he got scammed a while back. Found a pair of JBL Decade L36s on CL. Owner wants $225/pair and they need surrounds. He has the kit but hasn't gotten around to doing them. I offered him $175 with the kits and an inspection (gotta make sure the coils aren't dragging since the surrounds are worn out.) Waiting for a response... No Time speakers around here Dan From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 9:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo LWB250 wrote: Just got a call from my AV buddy - he has a line on some JBL Decade L26 speakers. Wow, people pay $100 a pair for woofers out of those. Funny thing is they also pay $100-200 for the whole speakers. http://search.ebay.com/400237663247 http://www.ebay.com/csc/i.html?_nkw=JBL+L26+_sacat=0LH_Complete=1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
I have put the word out to the head AV guy in our school district that I want to re-create a vintage stereo system for my new house. I don't have any particular preference for a specific brand, just want to get my hands on some decent vintage stuff that may need a little TLC so it's reasonably priced. This guy has a lot of connections in this regards, so the opportunities are starting to come in. Yesterday it was a really nice Marantz 2230 and a Fisher 500C, both very nice units in good condition. Both a little out of my price range, but the sellers might be willing to haggle, so these are both in the running. Given the choice I would prefer the Fisher, as it's a tube chassis. I would expect to recap both and do an LED conversion on the Marantz to get rid of the lamps. Anyway, got a call today from a guy who has a BO Beomaster 1900 that he simply doesn't want. Everything works, but he dug it out of a closet and just wants it gone. $20.00 Yes, you read that correctly. Twenty dollars. I'm going to pick it up from him today or tomorrow. Not really a vintage machine, but might make for a nice setup in one of the bedrooms. Will need to source some of the Euro speaker plugs and a DIN cable to connect stuff. Anyone here know anything about BO, other than it's pricey? Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo
The Marantz owner is asking $425. It's original and in good condition, but as with any piece of equipment of this vintage, it will need a recap to bring it back into spec, for sure. So does this mean I need to furnish my listening room with Ikea stuff? Dan From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 3:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Yesterday it was a really nice Marantz 2230 and a Fisher 500C, both very nice units in good condition. Both a little out of my price range, but the sellers might be willing to haggle, so these are both in the running. What's the price on the Marantz? I have a 3300 preamp/control console sitting on a shelf in the basement. No idea what it's worth. Anyone here know anything about BO, other than it's pricey? It's Danish. -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
