Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD and the forces of evil

[Luther]

Oops.  She's still gorgeous

On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:33:46 -0600, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Luther wrote:
>>
>> The second Leia is MUCH better looking.  Naturally gorgeous.
>> http://www.imdb.com/name/nm204/
>
> Portman wasn't a 2nd Leia, she's Luke and Leia's mother.
>
> Fisher wasn't bad looking in Star Wars, but her face was already
> starting to look old by the time they filmed Return of the Jedi.
> I always wondered how much Coke she inhaled in those six years.
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD and the forces of evil

[Luther]

The second Leia is MUCH better looking.  Naturally gorgeous.  
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm204/

Luther, preferring brunettes over blondes

On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:29:54 -0600, Rich Thomas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Uh, dude, have you seen her lately?  Aside from the age since then, she
> has blossomed in other ways as well.  You are making me doubt your taste
> in women.
>
> --R
>
>> Hendrik
>> who had a bit of a crush on Princess Leia, way back when, although even
>> today I would not kick her out of bed until it is time to make the coffee
>>
>>
>

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'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
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Re: [MBZ] Sleeper 300CD

[Luther]

"Rocket ship" might be an understatement...

Luther

On Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:02:06 -0600, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I can't believe this.  It's not too far from me,
> either - it would almost be worth the trip to check
> out.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-MERCEDES-BENZ-300CD-5-6-ONE-A-KIND_W0QQitemZ270208514426QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270208514426
>
> Dan
>
>



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[MBZ] 123 old vs new axle shafts

[Luther]

A few weeks back, my right rear axle started knocking.  Last Wed, I drained the 
diff and pulled a good used axle shaft from my parts car.  When I laid back 
down under the coupe to remove the rear diff cover, I realized the left rear 
inside boot was cut/torn loose 360 degrees around.  RATS.  I promptly called 
Rusty and ordered 2 new axle shafts at $150/ea.  Installed them today and will 
now test drive.

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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
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Re: [MBZ] Tips on changing W124 motor mounts?

[Luther]

I use this tool: 
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947478000P?vName=Tools&cName=Hand+Tools%2C+General+Purpose&sName=Screwdrivers&sbf=Brand&sbv=Craftsman

and the 6mm allen hex bit to manage the low clearance on both motor mounts.  
You might have to buy a complete set of hex bits that includes the various 
metric allen bits.  Otherwise, you'll need the right size allen and LOTS of 
patience.

Luther

On Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:28:21 -0600, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Is there any way to easily change the passenger side motor mount on my
> '87 300TD?  I just don't see any easy access to the top bolt...
>
> Thanks!
> John
>
> --Hoping to one day be able to drive this car...  bought it 5/1/07.
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque

[Luther]

BT, WRONG.  It's 11 ft/lb.

Luther

On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:01:13 -0600, MG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> That's about 20ft/lb or close enough.
>
>
>
> Date: Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:02:41 -0600
> From: Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" ,
>   [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>
> 15 Nm
>
> Luther
>
> On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:30:38 -0600, Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>   wrote:
>
>  > I posted a query a couple days ago asking if someone could provide
>   the spec
>  > torque setting for the valve cover bolts on my '84 300D but haven't
>   received
>  > this info. yet.  Does anyone have the engine book where you can look
>   this up
>  > and provide this info.?  TIA
>  >
>  > G. M. Brown
>  > Brevard, NC
>


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Re: [MBZ] valve cover bolts tightening torque

[Luther]

15 Nm

Luther

On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:30:38 -0600, Glenn Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I posted a query a couple days ago asking if someone could provide the spec
> torque setting for the valve cover bolts on my '84 300D but haven't received
> this info. yet.  Does anyone have the engine book where you can look this up
> and provide this info.?  TIA
>
> G. M. Brown
> Brevard, NC
>



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Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Special mercedes benz 240D - $150

[Luther]

It needs a list of parts from the engine fan through the 
radiator/condenser/grille, fender, complete light assemblies.  I have all the 
parts to make it whole I'd have to check on the price.

Luther

On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:59:32 -0600, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> It seems than at Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:14:27 -0600, Luther wrote:
>
>> Kaleb, do you have a 2 car trailer???  I know of a light front
>> end damaged 300d
>> for CHEAP in StL.
>
> I might be interested.
>
> Is it a turbo?
>
> What is "CHEAP"
>
> --Philip
>



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Re: [MBZ] 2.4.8

[Luther]

they're not powers of x.  It'd have to be 04/16/64.  08 wouldn't work.

Luther

On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:12:59 -0600, Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:34:19 -0600 "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Todays date is the only powers of 2 day.  2^1 & 2^2 & 2^3 or
>> 02/04/08.  Next time this can happen is 03/09/27
>
> But what about 04/08/16, or 08/16/32?
>
>
> Craig
>


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Re: [MBZ] [OT][FOOTY] brady bunch getting beaten all over the field

[Luther]

No, I'm a Chiefs fan IF I ever follow pro football.   I followed them every 
game this season since Brady was my kick ass fantasy QB.  Then, I kept up with 
them rooting for history in the making.  Instead, I saw one of the greatest 
upsets of history.

Luther

On Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:50:01 -0600, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I think Luther is a Pats fan...
>
> On Feb 4, 2008 4:31 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> No offense, Gary, but you are really stupid at times.  Good job to NY for
>> playing a better game than NE.
>>
>



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Re: [MBZ] [OT][FOOTY] brady bunch getting beaten all over the field

[Luther]

No offense, Gary, but you are really stupid at times.  Good job to NY for
playing a better game than NE. 

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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (176 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine



Quoting Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> the patriots came close to pulling the upset, but the better team won
>
> On Feb 3, 2008 8:38 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>



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Re: [MBZ] Kaleb Special mercedes benz 240D - $150

[Luther]

Kaleb, do you have a 2 car trailer???  I know of a light front end 
damaged 300d
for CHEAP in StL. 

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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (176 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine



Quoting Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/560631707.html
>
> Rick Knoble
> '85 300 CD
> '87 190 DT
>



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Re: [MBZ] 2.4.8

[Luther]

And to take this to a whole new level, the only perfect power of 2 day is
2/4/2048, 2^1 2^2, 2^11 


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Quoting archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Todays date is the only powers of 2 day.  2^1 & 2^2 & 2^3 or 02/04/08. 
>> Next time this can happen is 03/09/27
> ---
> There were math riots again in Chicago as a result of this unique event, but
> there was a news blackout because Homeland Security did not want them to
> spread like they did during the Fermat and Bieberbach riots:
> .. 
>
> "Mathematicians worldwide were excited and pleased today by the announcement
> that Princeton University professor Andrew Wiles had finally proved Fermat's
> Last Theorem, a 365-year-old problem said to be the most famous in the
> field. 
>
> Yes, admittedly, there was rioting and vandalism last week during the
> celebration. A few bookstores had windows smashed and shelves stripped, and
> vacant lots glowed with burning piles of old dissertations. But overall we
> can feel relief that it was nothing -- nothing -- compared to the outbreak
> of exuberant thuggery that occurred in 1984 after Louis DeBranges finally
> proved the Bieberbach Conjecture. 
>
> "Math hooligans are the worst," said a Chicago Police Department spokesman. 
> "But the city learned from the Bieberbach riots. We were ready for them this
> time."
>
> When word hit Wednesday that Fermat's Last Theorem had fallen, a massive
> show of force from law enforcement at universities all around the country
> headed off a repeat of the festive looting sprees that have become the
> traditional accompaniment to triumphant breakthroughs in higher mathematics. 
>
> Mounted police throughout Hyde Park kept crowds of delirious wizards at the
> University of Chicago from tipping over cars on the midway as they first did
> in 1976 when Wolfgang Haken and Kenneth Appel cracked the long-vexing
> Four-Color Problem. Incidents of textbook-throwing and citizens being pulled
> from their cars and humiliated with difficult story problems last week were
> described by the university's math department chairman Bob Zimmer as
> "isolated."
>
> Zimmer said, "Most of the celebrations were orderly and peaceful. But there
> will always be a few -- usually graduate students -- who use any excuse to
> cause trouble and steal. These are not true fans of Andrew
> Wiles."...snip
> http://alumni.media.mit.edu/~cahn/humor/math-riots.html
>
>



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[MBZ] 2.4.8

[Luther]

Todays date is the only powers of 2 day.  2^1 & 2^2 & 2^3 or 02/04/08. 
Next time this can happen is 03/09/27

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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast
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Re: [MBZ] why america is finished (pizza, not mercedes)

[Luther]

Nice ideas.  I need to find some ceramic tile now and break out the 
KitchenAid...

Luther

On Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:42:49 -0600, Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I bake most of my bread. Two tricks I've learned. I've got three racks in
> the oven. I had some leftover 6X6" ceramic tile. I keep six pieces of that
> tile on the lower rack of the oven. Once preheated they work like a heat
> mass.  Not only do they help catch spills but crusts on breads is improved.
> Works like a stone for pizza and cakes seem to bake more consistently.
>
> Second, rather than look for high gluten flour I buy "vital wheat gluten."
> which is available in most supermarkets (Hodgson Mills is common brand
> available in a 6oz box). Add a few tablespoons to ordinary bread flour. When
> making pizza crust, use the KitchenAid to "beat the heck out of" the dough
> initially to activate the gluten, until the dough pulls cleanly from the
> mixing bowl.
>
> Sorry ya'll. I likes to talk about me some cookin'.
>


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Re: [MBZ] OT why america is finished (pizza, not mercedes)

[Luther]

MM, breakfast pizza.  Milk gravey for the sauce, topped with sausage, egg, 
and mozzarella.
Or, fruit pizza.  Cookie dough crust, a cream cheese fruit dip sauce, topped 
with your favorite sliced fresh fruit.
Or, vegetable pizza.  Regular crust, cream cheese vegetable dip sauce, topped 
with finely chopped vegetables, and bacon/ham/turkey.

Luther

On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:29:27 -0600, Dwight E. Giles, Jr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote:

> Well Gary,
>
> It's hard to top your post. I am a sometimes clam digger adn the clam pizza
> looks disgusting.  How about breakfast pizzas.
>
> Dwight
>
>
> Bissell Cove Quahog & Auto Salvage Co
>
> "Our Clams are Fresh & Our Cars are Vintage"
>
> Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
>
> Wickford RI 02852
>

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Re: [MBZ] OT Taking a Poll on Tailgating - Not a Rant

[Luther]

Tailgating is the quickest way to get under my skin when driving.  I don't care 
if you do stupid things when driving, but tailgating starts to endanger my car 
and my passengers.  That is crossing the line

Uusually I drive 5-10 MPH over posted speed limits on the interstate and very 
much dislike someone riding my bumper at 80 in the left lane.  I use aggressive 
tactics when the person comes within 1 car-length.  This includes abruptly 
slowing to match the speed of the car in the right lane.  This speed will be 
maintained until the offender backs off at least 2-3 car lengths at which point 
I will speed up and finish passing the car on the right.  Flashing your brights 
at me will lengthen the time taken to move ahead and over to the right.

Another thing I tend to enjoy is closely watching the tailgater for that 
impatient move to pass me on the right.  As soon as they look over their 
shoulder and make that move to the right, my right turn signal comes on and I 
"innocently" make my move to the right lane.  This always adds to their level 
of anger and increases their blood pressure.

My previous '83 SD would spit a bit of wet substance out the rear under full 
throttle and that was a WONDERFUL anti-tailgating feature.  More than once a 
person had backed off my bumper while running their wipers to remove this 
mist

Luther, wishing for rotten egg or skunk sent to be released from my rear 
bumper

On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:59:15 -0600, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Simple question: If a car in front of you is going slower than you want to
> go, do you consider it your right to tailgate them?
> Not a trick question. I just want input as the the current mindset out
> there. It may help me understand.
>
> It used to be that, in my circle of friends and acquaintances, tailgating
> was a sign of aggression. People got into fistfights and sometimes shot for
> it. But now it seems as I'm tailgated every single time I drive, it isn't
> personal. The times I've been able to confront someone for doing it, most of
> them have seemed genuinely clueless why I was mad at them.
>
> To answer the next logical question: I don't drive all that slowly - just in
> a sane fashion somewhere around the speed limit, or maybe 5 above or 5 below
> depending on conditions. (talking about in-town here).
>
> And I also do not accelerate that fast because of: Fuel costs, Environmental
> Issues, Wear and tear on vehicle, and just generally not wishing to be a
> pedal-mashing, non-thinking idiot that stabs the accelerator by default.
>
> What say all?
>
> Brian
>

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Re: [MBZ] Again, I ask, why are the majority of my posts bouncing back?

[Luther]

Forward the error email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and see if he can do something.

Luther

On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:59:36 -0600, RICHARD FIne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> I have never, and have no problem in all the other forums, sites ect. this is 
> the only place my posts bounce back... what do I need to do to fix that?
>The only posts that seem to go through are when I ask about why I can't 
>post... every other post I send about Mercedes questions or other questions 
>are bounced back to me... this is intentional?
> I have been a member of this Forum for over 7 years, I don't know why I have 
> a problem now?
>Rick
>



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'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
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Re: [MBZ] OT - tools to work on a Mercedes or four

[Luther]

Butterfly impact?  Is there a torque or longevity benefit or is it just a 
comfort thing for you?

Luther

On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:29:35 -0600, Richard Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> You set it outside run it up and let it set all day. 150 psi is not going to
> blow anything up, but I would not want to be standing in front of the relief
> valve or drain plug if it blew out.
>
> As for the ratchet I have one, but I find I use my 3/8" butterfly impact a
> lot more than the ratchet. The only time I use the ratchet is for a long
> bolt that I cant get the butterfly too. The ratchet is slow, and not strong
> enough to break anything loose with air pressure alone.
>
>

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Re: [MBZ] OT, 2 hard drives, only one shows up

[Luther]

Checking your jumpers is like checking fuses.  Start with the basics, then move 
onto more complex issues if the basics are right.  The BIOS will recognize 
things that will baffle Windoze into submission.

Luther

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:56:43 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Well, that would be covered since as I said, they show up in BIOS properly.
>
> Wonko the Sane wrote:
>> Check your jumpers.
>>
>> On Jan 29, 2008 7:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>> Got 2 hard drives on this computer.  Both show in BIOS.  Only the master
>>> shows up in windows.  Anybody got a clue?
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>>>  94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic,
>>>  91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
>>>  84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D,
>>>  76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
>>> http://www.okiebenz.com
>



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Re: [MBZ] message from the ADMIN about off topic posts

[Luther]

#0 is even safer and CHEAPER! :D

Luther

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:06:53 -0600, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I'm on #1 - it's safer that way..
>
> Tom
> www.kegkits.com
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Received: 1/29/08 8:57 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List 
> CC:
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] message from the ADMIN about off topic posts
>
> Im on #2 marriage.
>
> Rick Knoble wrote:
>>> How many ex wives do you have?
>>
>> Two. That is plenty. First marriage lasted 14 years, infidelity (mine)
> and drugs killed it. Second marriage lasted two years on paper (she
> needed health insurance for mental health issues). Bi-polar killed that
> marriage.
>>
>> Rick Knoble
>>
>>



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Re: [MBZ] Need to call this Forum "Everything BUT Mercedes Forum"

[Luther]

Opera is one.

Luther

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:50:44 -0600, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> If you're going to read newsgroups or subscribe to mail lists, you
> really need to do yourself a favor and get a good mail client.
> Microsoft Outlook is not one.  Apple OS X Mail is not one.
> Thunderbird last I used it is not one.  Web clients are not either.
>
> You need to be able to sort by thread, author, subject, date at
> minimum.  Most can do that, though all but a few are very weak at
> keeping threads together if someone alters the
>  Subject: line.
>
> You need to be able to "killfile" authors, subjects, and threads so
> you never see them again even if they are active.
>
> The really best mail readers that I know of are all text based, and
> tend to be arcane for a lot of people.  There must be one or two good
> GUI ones though --- unfortunately I don't know what they are.
>
> Allan
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] the mailman shows up this morning

[Luther]

10" platter?

Luther

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:26:54 -0600, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> My first hard drive is older than you are. It was from a PDP/8
> connected to an S-100 Intel 8080 system running an early OS from
> Digital Research. We used it to collect data from a NMR scanner. The
> paper tape punches were not fast enough. I think I still have it in
> the basement somewhere.
> Ahhh - the good old days
>
> Actually, they kinda sucked. Everything was wire-wrapped.
>
> -Dave Walton
>
>



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'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
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Re: [MBZ] the mailman shows up this morning

[Luther]

My 3rd computer was my first with a hard drive I'm only 29

Luther

On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:27:08 -0600, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Amazing - a 8 GB storage device with no moving parts.
>
> Those of us who have been into computers for a while still remember
> systems with 5 & 10 MB "full hight" drives that were so loud, you could
> hear the the heads walk in the next office.
>
> Tom
> www.kegkits.com
>
>
> - Original Message -
> From: Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Received: 1/29/08 11:26 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List  ; Banned List
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> CC:
> Subject: [MBZ] the mailman shows up this morning
>
> with the current micro center flyer.
>
> USB flash drive prices:
>
> 8GB  29.99
> 4   19.99
> 2  13.99
> 1   7.99
>
> i suspect that some of us are still using 8 gig hard drives!
>


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Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

[Luther]

But it's not really buying mid price range.  I buy technology that's just 
behind the curve and that allows me to build a complete box for less than $400 
WITH a minimum 3 year warranty (except for the video card).

Luther

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:10:53 -0600, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Luther,
>
> You may be touting warranty but you have been doing what I've been advising
> all along. You have been shopping from at least mid price range - up and you
> have been buying quality product. And I bet you have not had to take
> advantage of one of those warranties yet.
>
> Shop the bottom end of the hardware market to piece one together or shop the
> bottom end of the assembled PC market & the story is completely different.
>
> My real issue is that most of the local integrators are putting together
> machines from the cheapest parts they can find. Then some of my clients buy
> them to "save money" and I have to deal with them later.
>
> Thanks,
> Tom Hargrave
> www.kegkits.com
> 256-656-1924
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Luther
> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2008 5:27 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again
>
> My shopping is based on the warranty and quality.
> Antec cases and power supplies-some have 3 year warranties, lower quality
> have
> 1year warranty.
> AMD-get a processor that is boxed with heat sink and fan, they have a 3 year
> warranty.
> ASUS motherboards have 3 year warranties, most other brands have 1, a
> few have 2
> both ATI and NVIDIA video cards have 1 year warranties
>
> Kaleb, you'll love this advise, you just need to sit there on your lazy
> butt and
> comparison shop.  Use Google, Tigerdirect, Newegg, and Zipzoomfly (my
> personal
> favorite for price/shipping/customer service), and others you feel
> comfortable
> doing business with.  Just browse, read reviews, and make your decision that
> way.
>
> My recent upgrade was:
> Asus M2N-E SLI MoBo (3 yr warranty)
> Corsair TWIN 2GB memory (lifetime warranty)
> AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core running at 2.0Ghz (3 yr warranty)
> That cost me about $260 shipped.
>
> I already had:
> 80GB Western Digital SATA hd (5 yr warranty)
> HP DVD+/-RW (out of warranty)
> Antec Case/power supply (out of warranty)
> monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc (out of warranty)
>
> I still need to upgrade my video card.  I'm watching eBay for a NVIDIA SLI
> 8500xxx PCI-E card with 512MB ram.  Might even add a widescreen LCD to
> that
>
> Luther, all about warranty
>
>



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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
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Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

[Luther]

No.   I frequently switch mine back and forth in the BIOS.

Luther

On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:39:37 -0600, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Is it a problem using a SATA HD as a slave to a ATA HDs -- trying to
> understand the difference between the 2 although I have gone to a computer
> glossary - it won;t tell me what it is/is not compatible with.  Presently
> I'm using a 350 GB SATA as a external data storage drive for my laptop --
> works great although it puts out a lot of heat.
>
> Any comments?
>
> Thx --
>
> Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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> .
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT, computers again

[Luther]

My shopping is based on the warranty and quality. 
Antec cases and power supplies-some have 3 year warranties, lower quality have
1year warranty. 
AMD-get a processor that is boxed with heat sink and fan, they have a 3 year
warranty. 
ASUS motherboards have 3 year warranties, most other brands have 1, a 
few have 2
both ATI and NVIDIA video cards have 1 year warranties

Kaleb, you'll love this advise, you just need to sit there on your lazy 
butt and
comparison shop.  Use Google, Tigerdirect, Newegg, and Zipzoomfly (my personal
favorite for price/shipping/customer service), and others you feel comfortable
doing business with.  Just browse, read reviews, and make your decision that
way. 

My recent upgrade was:
Asus M2N-E SLI MoBo (3 yr warranty)
Corsair TWIN 2GB memory (lifetime warranty)
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core running at 2.0Ghz (3 yr warranty)
That cost me about $260 shipped. 

I already had:
80GB Western Digital SATA hd (5 yr warranty)
HP DVD+/-RW (out of warranty)
Antec Case/power supply (out of warranty)
monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc (out of warranty)

I still need to upgrade my video card.  I'm watching eBay for a NVIDIA SLI
8500xxx PCI-E card with 512MB ram.  Might even add a widescreen LCD to 
that.... 

Luther, all about warranty


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'87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (176 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine



Quoting "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Been looking into the computer upgrade thing. As I posted before, I
> always custom ordered what I wanted as far as processor, memory etc then
> just transfer my other hardware over.  Im getting a big headache trying
> to figure out what processor is what, what memory is what etc.  Ran thru
> a few options and it seems its as expensive if not more than what is on
> sale at best buy or whatever.  So would it seem I am better off just
> buying whatever is on sale that fits my needs?  Any certain brands to
> look for?  Do they sell them at the store that do not have a bunch of
> crap preloaded on there?  I hate buying those computers that already
> have half their space used up by preloaded crap I will never use. 
> Another aspect I like of not buying the store computers is the fact that
>   the cases etc are not always standard.  With the custom ordered
> barebones deals, you can swap whatever you want at any point.  Power
> supplies are standard, drive bays, etc.  Stuff like that.  Anyway,
> enough rambling, thoughts?  Most of these store bought systems come with
> Vista now.  Is that a good thing or should I just look on ebay and buy
> something there that may or may not have an OS installed?
> --
> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
>   94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic,
>   91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro,
>   84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D,
>   76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
> http://www.okiebenz.com
>



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Re: [MBZ] just returned from my annual visit to the tax office

[Luther]

Arkansas has a sales tax and yearly property tax on automobiles. 

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Quoting Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> I've never heard of such a tax. Is this a rarity? Or common in many states?
> Actually, until moving here, I'd never heard, either, that one must pay
> sales tax on a used vehicle purchased from a private seller. 
>
> Brian
>



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Re: [MBZ] Optima batteries

[Luther]

I'll be VERY tempted to do that next time at Advance Auto.....

Luther

On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:10:16 -0600, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> R A Bennell wrote:
>>
>> Who makes batteries with the MB logo? My old 300D has a big battery with an 
>> MB logo on it. Don't know how long it
>> has been under the hood. I have had the car for 3 years and the battery was 
>> there when I got it.
>
> I think it may have been Varta and / or Johnson at different times. No idea
> about the current situation. Seems like the price isn't much different
> from a Johnson that you buy at Sears, Kmart or Interstate. All of them
> cost more than a Johnson from Walmart or Autozone. Last I knew, you
> could get free delivery and installation on the MB battery if you
> called the road assistance hotline. If you do that with a 300CD, make
> a video of the poor sucker from the dealer trying to shove the new
> battery in and post it on YouTube.
>
> Mitch.
>



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Re: [MBZ] language drift

[Luther]

Wow, I need to get back in college and refresh my gamer language

Luther

On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:40:02 -0600, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> U B Pnwd, bro
>
> On Jan 24, 2008 8:40 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> PWND?
>>
>> On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:04:29 -0600, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> wrote:
>>
>



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Re: [MBZ] language drift

[Luther]

PWND?

On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:04:29 -0600, Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> WTF?  U FN SOBs R PWND
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Re: [MBZ] Optima batteries

[Luther]

I purchased my last batteries from Advance Auto and its made by Johnson 
Controls with a new lable stamped on it.  Comes with a warranty of 3 full years 
and 5 pro-rated years, you can't beat it for less than $70.

Luther


On Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:50:24 -0600, dave walton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> They work fine. They are about half the size and weight of the factory
> battery. Right now it is in the 82-240D. I've used it for jump starts
> and to power the little electric ride-on car I have in the garage for
> when the nieces and nephews come to visit. I doubt that it has the
> reserve capacity of the recommended one, but it does the job. I bought
> it maybe 6 years ago at Sam's club for ~ $100. Costco has them for
> ~$160 last I checked. I have a blue one.
>
> -Dave Walton
>
> On Jan 24, 2008 9:29 AM, Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> http://www.optimabatteries.com/home.php
>>
>> Bergsma at mercedessource claims these are the best batteries in the world 
>> for our older diesels. Anyone have any experience with them?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Chris
>



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Re: [MBZ] Mechanics lean - need advise

[Luther - laptop]

I'd call the guy back, get him fired up and threatening you again, and  
record the conversation.  Take that to the police and press charges.

Luther

On Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:54:36 -0600, Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> If this was california, about all you'd be able to do is file assault  
> charges.
> If you agreed to a price, and they performed the work and want that  
> price,
> there isn't much the law can do to help you. Might call your state's
> bureau of automotive repair.
>
> As far as your cell conversation, nobody will admit to recording it, so  
> unless
> you recorded it yourself, it didn't happen.
>
> On Tue, Jan 22, 2008 at 05:47:48PM -0600, Hans Neureiter wrote:
>> After I put my car in a shop, in good faith and willing to pay the  
>> charges.
>> I wind up being acused of being intolerant, drunk and poligerant.
>>
>> Questions to the people:
>>
>> 1) Mechanics Lean says they own the title until all labor and parts  
>> costs
>> are payd (in Texas)?
>>
>> 2) Customers rights ? What is a reasonable time for a repair shop to  
>> produce
>> a service? (Lemon Law / Deceptive Trade Practices)?
>>
>> 3) Where can I get a transcript of my Cell conversations?
>>
>> 4) How do I get my car back?
>



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Re: [MBZ] fast driving was Re: (Not so) Smart

[Luther]

Lol, never been arrested, but do have a ticket or two

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:31:26 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Luther might have had a clean record at that time also - that might help.
>
> On Jan 21, 2008 7:50 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Guess it helps to drive an S class, copper might be a bit careful in
>> case there is some big knob driving the Benz, which may not be so good
>> for the cops career.
>>
>> Hendrik
>



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'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
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Re: [MBZ] Sluggishness and or Hesitation 190D

[Luther]

Why not do the simple things first that are known problems?  If they don't fix 
it, move on to the more complex issues like the fuel tank strainer or boost 
sensor lines.

Luther

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 17:20:37 -0600, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I would start with the fuel tank, the 201 fuel tank outlet is a pain to
> get at and remove but has to be done now and again.
> There should be a strainer in there and opening the bottom of the tank
> will give you an idea of the amount of debris floating around in there.
> Once you know that your tank is good you can work your way up the line.
> I would advise that unless you have a big socket to fit the outlet
> assembly you get a mechanic to do this because it is pretty much
> impossible to remove it with anything else (unless someone has a neat O
> trick).
>
> Hendrik
>
> Luther wrote:
>> Run diesel purge, change the fuel filters, change the thermostat, then 
>> report back if the symptoms still exist.
>>
>> Luther
>>
>>
>>
>



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Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

[Luther]

Haha, nice slip.  The "spy" lobby.  That's accurate! :)

Luther

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:29:50 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Actually, the government (in this case) is reacting to the soy and
> corn lobbies. They are using the corn for ethanol, and the soy for
> BioD. They are also starting to use switch grass for ethanol, but
> can't get past the spy lobby to use the superior canola for BioD.
>
> On Jan 21, 2008 5:10 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Ed Booher wrote:
>> >  Ethanol basically comes from corn and soybeans I think and that's it.
>>
>> Hadn't heard of soy ethanol, thought soy was for bioD.
>> I get the idea that corn and soy are used mainly by virtual government
>> decree, which gets in the way of actual solutions to the problem.
>> Ethanol can be made from just about any sugar, starch, etc.
>> I believe you could make it from the cellulose in cornstalks if the
>> gov't wanted to subsidize that for a change.
>>
>



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Re: [MBZ] Dear Miriam

[Luther]

LOL.  Which problem is more urgent???

Luther

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:54:36 -0600, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3/300SE/DearMiriam-1.jpg
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] fast driving was Re: (Not so) Smart

[Luther]

Soon after purchasing my '83 300SD back in 2003 I was on a trip back from 
Nebraska during the Saturday night/Sunday morning time, somewhere in southern 
Missouri on Hwy 71.  The pedal was to the floor...cruising along the LONG 
multi-mile stretch that is flat and straight.  I was somewhere in the low 
triple digits, but I'm not sure exactly where since the dash light fuse had not 
been replaced yet.  I noticed a pair of headlights in my rearview mirror, and 
about a minute or so later they were closer.  Sure enough, the blue lights came 
on and I rolled to a stop.  The state trooper asked for 
license/registration/insurance and didn't say anything else.  He went back to 
his car, and returned about 60-90 seconds later.  He handed me my info back and 
said this,
"I know how easy and fun it is to get a big and heavy car cruising like that, 
but we have a lot of deer in this area.  So, slow it down and have a safe 
morning."
I about had a heart attack I was so shocked.

Luther

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:41:03 -0600, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Mitch wrote:
>
>
> "In 300 miles, I probably got passed 10-20 times, but there were two
> vehicles that blew past me. #1 was on the outskirts of Kalamazoo during
> rush hour, young black woman with the wheel in her left hand and a
> mascara brush (!) in her right hand."
>
>
> My grandfather died a few years back and I had my old 71 250 (with a TON
> of miles). My dad called me and told me and wanted me to get to the
> Mississippi gulf coast from Springfield, Missouri as fast as I could, so
> that we could all fly out to New Jersey together.  Anyway, I borrowed a
> friends car (the 250 got about 10 mpg back then) and was driving his
> Toyota celica through Arkansas when I was passed by a Dodge Stealth.  I
> was going over 90 mph at the time. I had a radar detector and so did he,
> so I gunned it and followed it him.  We were going about 115 weaving in
> and out of traffic for over 100 miles.  It made me very nervous, but I
> did make great time.  He finally pulled off at an exit and gave me a
> wave goodbye.  When I slowed down to 80, it felt like I could run that
> fast.
>
>
>
> Donald H. Snook
>
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] Sluggishness and or Hesitation 190D

[Luther]

Run diesel purge, change the fuel filters, change the thermostat, then report 
back if the symptoms still exist.

Luther

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:44:10 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> plugged up fuel filter?
>
> Zoltan Finks wrote:
>> Two pieces of evidence:
>> 1. The wife told me of an incident where our 87 190D would not get above 10
>> - 15 mph up a fairly steep hill about 1/3 of a mile from our house. It was a
>> particularly cold morning for this region (about upper 20s F) and she had
>> just started her drive. She said she let the car warm up (which I didn't
>> know she did - I bet she forgot something inside the house and went back in
>> for it). I imagine she let it warm up a couple minutes. So the engine was
>> likely about 20 on the temp gauge. I suspected the cold engine may have been
>> the cause of the lack of power; Then I suspected that the tranny was not
>> downshifting. I added some tranny fluid, as it was low. She said the next
>> day it acted pretty normal.
>>
>> 2. Tonight as we came home and climbed a steep hill - car maybe at 30 on the
>> temp gauge (it had been started about a mile prior after sitting in 35
>> degree F temps for several hours) - it was acting normally. But it was
>> losing momentum up the steep hill and I didn't have the throttle mashed or
>> anything, as I don't like to push a cold engine. I shifted down to 2. The
>> power picked up predictably, but then something new and disturbing: there
>> was a mild fluctuation to the power - you might say a hesitation. The engine
>> sounded and felt smooth, but the power it was making fluctuated.
>>
>> Likely causes?
>>
>> Brian
>

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Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

[Luther]

Ok, fine.  It's a $450 car

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:50:38 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Actually, now that I think about it more, it sounds more like a $500
> car, at least to me.  My $800 figure was what it should be worth to the
> general public.  These biodiesel idiots are really driving up the price
> of these things though.  Too bad I dont have any to sell.
>
> Luther wrote:
>> I was thinking closer to $650-700.  Sounds like the interior needs major 
>> work, and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild.  I'd hate to pay $1500 for 
>> a car, then sink $2000 into a tranny and still have a $1500 car.
>>
>> Luther
>> On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:45:20 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> That sounds like a $800 car.
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

[Luther]

What's the status on that Euro 300d???

On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:50:38 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Actually, now that I think about it more, it sounds more like a $500
> car, at least to me.  My $800 figure was what it should be worth to the
> general public.  These biodiesel idiots are really driving up the price
> of these things though.  Too bad I dont have any to sell.
>
> Luther wrote:
>> I was thinking closer to $650-700.  Sounds like the interior needs major 
>> work, and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild.  I'd hate to pay $1500 for 
>> a car, then sink $2000 into a tranny and still have a $1500 car.
>>
>> Luther
>> On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:45:20 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> That sounds like a $800 car.
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

[Luther]

I was thinking closer to $650-700.  Sounds like the interior needs major work, 
and you might need a $2000 tranny rebuild.  I'd hate to pay $1500 for a car, 
then sink $2000 into a tranny and still have a $1500 car.....

Luther
On Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:45:20 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> That sounds like a $800 car.
>
> Curt Raymond wrote:
>> Went and looked at the '82 300D at my Indy's yesterday. Its a pretty nice 
>> car, grey antracite with a rust red/orange interior (name for that?) It 
>> started pretty hard but it was ~15F. Once started it ran fine. Needs a 
>> thermostat, it took forever to come up to full temp. It did come up to temp 
>> though and the heat seems fine.
>> It does seem carboned up, bad pickup off the line. ALDA still has the cap, 
>> might need a little adjustment.
>> Driver's seat is all squashed over to one side, armrest is torn and missing 
>> some material. Transmission slams into 2nd and 4th flares on 3rd.
>> Passenger's door needs a seal (badly), needs at least 2 tires, and the 
>> antenna is stuck more than halfway down.
>> 360,000 miles. A/C is an unknown, its "ice cold" right now...
>>
>> The owner is asking $3000. I'm planning to offer $1500 as its in about the 
>> same condition as my 240D was and thats what I paid for it...
>>
>> -Curt
>>
>>



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Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

[Luther]

Pay attention old fart.  He sent it a few emails back.  Mepis 7.1

Luther

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:50:43 -0600, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> It might be of utility if you told us WHICH Linux program you downloaded.
>
> Saying "I downloaded Linux, now what" is like saying "I bought a car and
> wonder ..." Helps to at least know the model.
>
> And yes, come on over to the Linux list. Much more help there.
>
> On Jan 14, 2008 4:51 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> I got it to run on the CD though I do not really see what to click on to
>> install it on the Hard drive.
>>
>> Do I need to format the hard drive first?
>>
>> Douglas
>>
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis

[Luther]

Haha, we speak common language there.

Luther

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:20:58 -0600, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> If I went to that list it would be like being punted back in time sitting
> next to Jesus as he spoke Aramaic to his peeps. I would understand nearly
> nada.
>
> Bob R.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 3:57 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Now I have Linux Mepis
>
> Why dont you post this in the Linux list?
>
> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/linux_okiebenz.com
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: NOW I have a Linux ISO

[Luther]

or CDBurnerXP.  Freeware.  http://cdburnerxp.se/
Now you need to join the Linux list.  
http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/linux_okiebenz.com

Luther

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:30:19 -0600, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Might I suggest "burnatonce" as a good windows program to burn an ISO
> file.
>
> Wonko the Sane wrote:
>> Burn it to CD -- and be sure to burn an ISO, not just copy the data file to
>> CD. Then configure BIOS (as needed) to boot off of the CD, reboot computer,
>> boot off of the CD, and enjoy the experience. ... You didn download a
>> live-CD distro, didn't you?
>>
>>
>> On Jan 14, 2008 3:21 PM, jgiels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>> Alright I d/l'd the Linux ISO now what? I have the chksum part too!
>>>
>>> I will be looking in google for something while I await replies.
>>>
>>> thanks
>>> Douglas

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Re: [MBZ] cheap wagon

[Luther]

Buy it.

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:12:54 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-DIESEL-WAGON-300-300TD-RUNS-GOOD_W0QQitemZ230212761112QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem



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Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

[Luther]

Plentiful and cheap on eBay.

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:48:45 -0600, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
>
> Luther wrote:
>>
>> Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI.  They are supported.
>
> I can't get a x2 connection to save my life, so the best modem
> for me has been a USR Courier external 28.8k. It's the only
> one I've used that can consistently connect at and maintain
> 26.4k.
>
> Mitch.
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther]

At the MBCA tech gathering yesterday, it was suggested that there probably is a 
bad trace or ground on the cluster circuit board.  There was a broken ground 
that we resoldered last time the cluster was out, the fuse hasn't "blown" since 
then, but it has been flaky.  I'm gonna pull the cluster back out and carefully 
look at it.

Luther

On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:58:39 -0600, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>> The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being
>> hot on one end.  See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse.
>
> Those are shot.  You seriously need to burnish the contacts
> INSIDE the fuse box, they're inducing heating.  If it was heat
> due to normal current the fuse itself would blow, this is heat
> in the contacts.
>
> Disconnect battery.  Use Dremel with wire brush.
>
> -- Jim
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software

[Luther]

Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI.  They are supported.

Luther

On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:30:51 -0600, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>> On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>> most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users.
>>>  basically,
>>> they are using a web browser and an email client.  maybe some light word
>>> processing.
> ..
>> Not even that much, by my observation.  A lot (most?) people who aren't
>> very
>> tech-savvy just use webmail.  They often aren't even aware that mail
>> clients, or any internet software other than the browser, exist---to them,
>> the internet IS just the world inside the browser.
>>
>> And Google Docs ought to fill anyone's need for light word processing.
>>
>> Basically, 50% of home computer users would be happy with a Linux machine
>> that went straight into Firefox when you turned it on.  (The other half
>> are
>> gamers, which is a whole different issue.)
>>
>> Alex
> 
> If someone walked me through getting a Lunux distro on the 'net, I'd
> probably be able to master an email client, browser, etc. by myself and
> could be rid of WinXP.
> I've tried getting  Ubuntu 7.04, PC Linus OS, Puppy Linux 2.12, Damn Small
> Linux 3.0 rc2, Mepis 6.5, Mepis 6.0, Knoppix 5.0, Linux Mandrake 6.0, and
> Red Hat Linux.on the 'net.  The serial modem is supposed to support
> Linux but for some reason will not make the connection.
> The modem works well with WinXP, so I don't think its likely to be
> defective.
> Gerry.Plug and play kind of guy.
>
>

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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther]

I forgot the link. http://www.gulseth.net/fuse_ends/

Luther

On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:06:02 -0600, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on 
> one end.  See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse.
>
> Luther
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:35:34 -0600, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> You are correct.  It has blown 3 fuses, and I thought the most recent
>> outage was
>> also a fuse.  Then it came back on without me changing the fuse.   That
>> is where
>> my confusion lies.
>>
>>
>
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther]

The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on one 
end.  See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse.

Luther

On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:35:34 -0600, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> You are correct.  It has blown 3 fuses, and I thought the most recent
> outage was
> also a fuse.  Then it came back on without me changing the fuse.   That
> is where
> my confusion lies.....
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther]

You are correct.  It has blown 3 fuses, and I thought the most recent 
outage was
also a fuse.  Then it came back on without me changing the fuse.   That 
is where
my confusion lies. 


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Quoting Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

>> So, the dash lights, RF corner markerlight, and right tail light all
>> decided to
>> work about 2 minutes into my drive to work tonight.  G.  How does
>> a flaky
>> rheostat cause the right marker/tail lights to not work?
>
> Doesn't.  I thought you said a fuse blew and all those
> things didn't work after that. 
>
> -- Jim
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther]

I'll do that next time the car is stationaryI'm not into leaning 
low enough
to grasp the headlight switch wiring harness while I'm driving. :)

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Quoting Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:21:15 -0600 "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> I've wiggled the headlight switch while driving for miles.  No change. 
>
> Did you wiggle the wiring harness that connects to the headlight switch?
>
>
> Craig
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther]

I've wiggled the headlight switch while driving for miles.  No change. 

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Quoting Craig McCluskey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> On Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:28:54 -0600 "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> So, the dash lights, RF corner markerlight, and right tail light all
>> decided to
>> work about 2 minutes into my drive to work tonight.  G.  How does a
>> flaky rheostat cause the right marker/tail lights to not work?
>
> Maybe a flakey headlight switch, or loose connections on it?
>
>
> Craig
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther]

So, the dash lights, RF corner markerlight, and right tail light all 
decided to
work about 2 minutes into my drive to work tonight.  G.  How does a flaky
rheostat cause the right marker/tail lights to not work?

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Quoting Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

>> So, tonight I fire up my car, and no dash lights etc.  BLEH!!!  Part
>> the
>> way through my drive they started working.  Change from last night?  It
>> was more than 70 degrees last night, now it's barely 40 Could this
>> be
>> temp related??  ARGH!!
>
> Sounds like your basic flakey dashboard dimmer rheostat. 
>
> -- Jim
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther - laptop]

So, tonight I fire up my car, and no dash lights etc.  BLEH!!!  Part the  
way through my drive they started working.  Change from last night?  It  
was more than 70 degrees last night, now it's barely 40 Could this be  
temp related??  ARGH!!

Luther, with quotes from Charlie Brown and Garfield.

On Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:22:55 -0600, Luther - laptop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

> It was once reported that my right markerlight flashed randomly.  A
> complete cleaning with dremel/deoxit was then completed.  Ugh, I LOVE
> looking for needles in a hay stack.  No wonder dispatchers hate me when I
> tell them that a wiring diagnosis could be a 30 minute fix or a 30 hour
> fix.
>
> Luther
>
> On Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:44:58 -0600, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
>>> Had that apart several weeks back and cleaned it with dexoit.  It was
>>> still in one piece and now dims across the full spectrum.  Other ideas?
>>
>> Those can be a real stinker to trace.  It's certainly worth pulling
>> the right-side light fixtures out and examining their connectors
>> and internal connections for oddities.
>>
>> -- Jim
>>
>>
>
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther - laptop]

It was once reported that my right markerlight flashed randomly.  A  
complete cleaning with dremel/deoxit was then completed.  Ugh, I LOVE  
looking for needles in a hay stack.  No wonder dispatchers hate me when I  
tell them that a wiring diagnosis could be a 30 minute fix or a 30 hour  
fix.

Luther

On Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:44:58 -0600, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

>> Had that apart several weeks back and cleaned it with dexoit.  It was
>> still in one piece and now dims across the full spectrum.  Other ideas?
>
> Those can be a real stinker to trace.  It's certainly worth pulling
> the right-side light fixtures out and examining their connectors
> and internal connections for oddities.
>
> -- Jim
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther - laptop]

Had that apart several weeks back and cleaned it with dexoit.  It was  
still in one piece and now dims across the full spectrum.  Other ideas?

Luther

On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:51:43 -0600, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

>> The fuse for the right front markerlight, right tail light, dash
>> lights,
>> and headlight warning buzzer (key buzzer works fine) has blown 4 times
>> in
>> the last 6 months.
>
> I've seen a dimmer rheostat that came apart and managed to short
> out against something.  It obviously felt like a mess, though.
>
> -- Jim
>



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Re: [MBZ] OT/ BCS

[Luther - laptop]

PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!
PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!
PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!PLAYOFFS!!

Luther

On Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:52:46 -0600, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

> it's hard to know what to say here, but this is no surprise at all.   
> every
> team in the sec is very good.  few teams in the big 10 are really top
> teams.  it's like the triple a champion playing against the world series
> champion to decide who is best.  even if the AAA team is really, really
> good, they just don't engage in the level of play during the year where  
> they
> could be expected to be competitive.
>
> the bcs fails us again as it does EVERY YEAR.
>
> On Jan 7, 2008 11:44 PM, Russ Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Big 10 Meet the SEC
>> Can You say Azz whipping 2 years in a row.
>>
>> GEAUX TIGERS
>>
>> Russ W.
>>
>

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[MBZ] 123 coupe electrical confusion

[Luther - laptop]

Subject car: '82 300CD
The fuse for the right front markerlight, right tail light, dash lights,  
and headlight warning buzzer (key buzzer works fine) has blown 4 times in  
the last 6 months.  The most recent time was about 3 weeks ago (or so I  
thought...).  Last night I opened my door and the buzzer sounded at me.   
WHAA?  Tonight all lights are working as intended.  I'm totally  
confused at this.  It's also dawned on me that my radio reception might be  
diminished when the dash/marker/tail system is not working.  It blows a  
brand new copper alloy fuse just as easily as the crappy aluminum fuses I  
am using until the problem is resolved.

Any ideas??  TIA all.

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Re: [MBZ] Supposed Tips on Fueling Up

[Luther - laptop]

The hose/nozzle is a vacuum operated shutoff inside the handle and will  
not allow "milking the hose".  What's in the nozzle will drain, but the  
hose will remain full at all times.

Luther, << wrote:

>> Fmiser wrote:
>> > I'm not going to loose any sleep over it. I suspect that in
>> > most cases, the amount of fuel left in the filler hose could
>> > be more significant than the temperature induced
>> > expansion/contraction.
>>
>> Unless the guy before you milked the hose after shutting off
>> the pump, the hose was full when you started, and full when
>> you finished.
>>
>> Mitch.
>
> Naw. I _always_ milk it when I'm done. And that was my point.
> *grin*
>
> --  Philip
>

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Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

[Luther]

After their embarrassing game Wednesday night?  HAHAHAHAHAHA. 
BZZT,
WRONG!

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Quoting andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Which is why OK should be no. 1. 



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Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

[Luther]

Do you remember that the second time Missouri played OU?  The score was 38-17
and OU is the only REAL team that you played this year (2 losses), the 
rest are
over-rated fluff.  Did you see the way your former opponent Illinois was
manhandled by USC?  Did you see the same feat that Hawaii suffered at 
the hands
of Georgia?  USC, LSU, Georgia, Ohio St and W.Virginia (I was impressed 
Lt.) are
the top teams in the nation, no questions.  Anyone else in the BCS games were
just lucky to be there. 

I am not bitter.  Arkansas played the worst game of the last 2 years against
Missouri.  The first drive of the game was ALMOST what our offense is
normallycapable of, and it seemed that we handily moved the ball the length of
the field on your defense for that drive.  You say you stopped D-Mac 
and Jones?
Sure, the rest of the team never stepped up around them.  If they would have
played HALF as good as they are capable, this game would have been a 
battle. If
we play as well as we did against LSU, you would have lost by 2 TDs or more. 
Arkansas had a coach who didn't give a damn about the future of our 
program and
that hurt.  The coaches we had were lame ducks, and probably will never have
their own head coaching jobs anywhere in the future. 

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Quoting Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Luther wrote:
>
>
>
> "Correction.  Arkansas failed to show up.  Missouri really didn't look
> that
>
> good. 
>
>
>
> If Missouri would play USC, Georgia, LSU, or Ohio St., they would loose
> by
>
> 21 or more."
>
>
>
> Sounds like you are a bitter Arkansas fan to me.   Missouri played VERY
> well.  They stopped McFadden and Jones OVER AND OVER.  Missouri was
> executing perfectly.  Missouri was nearly perfectly balanced in terms of
> running and passing. 
>
>
>
> I don't believe that Missouri would lose to LSU, OSU, Georgia, or USC. 
> (But, of course we will never know) I do know the only team to beat
> Mizzou was Oklahoma.  I also know that Mizzou beat KU and Illinois (both
> BCS teams).  I also know that Missouri is the ONLY TEAM IN DIVISION 1
> football to score more than 31 points in every single game it played
> this year. 
>
>
>
>
>
> I also know that Mizzou beat Illinois who beat Ohio State and we beat
> Arkansas who beat LSU. 
>
>
>
>
>
> Donald H. Snook
>



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Re: [MBZ] bcs dissatisfaction

[Luther - laptop]

Correction.  Arkansas failed to show up.  Missouri really didn't look that  
good.  I was 7 rows from the field.  The fans showed up with heart and  
desire, the players acted like they did, but didn't show it after the  
12:00 mark in the first quarter.  I'm ashamed to be a Hog fan today.

If Missouri would play USC, Georgia, LSU, or Ohio St., they would loose by  
21 or more.  I think OU would play a descent game against one of those top  
4 schools.  Outside of those top 5 schools, no one else holds a chance.

Luther

On Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:10:17 -0600, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

> earlier today, usc killed illinois. they look like the best team in the
> country.  and georgia just crushed hawaii.  i think they are the best  
> team
> in the country.  missouri really messed up arkansas.  looked to me like
> maybe they are the best team in the country.  and this is going to go on  
> all
> week, as teams that could be the best team in the land will smash up  
> crappy
> pretenders.  and then lsu plays ohio state and the winner is proclaimed  
> the
> best team in the country, even though few will really feel good about it.
>
> hey, i have an idea!  why not get all the really top teams that might be  
> the
> best and have a playoff?  clever and original, huh?

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Re: [MBZ] radio wiring nightmare

[Luther - laptop]

This was a recent project in my coupe, the installation of a different  
radio and bypassing the fader switch without cutting speaker wiring.   
First, snag some speaker wiring out of a parts car, cutting it at the  
radio, and disconnecting it at the connectors next to the shifter and in  
the dash under the speakers.  This project ran simultaneously with  
odometer and temp sensor foam tube repair.

Luther

On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:37:48 -0600, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

> Gee, that's rotten milage -- I get 31-32 in my 300D with a 603!  I'd
> expect more like 34 with the 2.5L in fairly flat territory!
>
> I agree about butchering the factory wiring -- all the major
> manufacturers of aftermarket stuff these days make conversion harnesses
> that just plug into the factory ones, you don't have to cut into
> things.  Makes it MUCH easier to hook up initially AND to return to
> factory configuration!
>
> Peter
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] Diesel Bike

[Luther - laptop]

DRO.  I'm now shopping salvaged bike frames....

Luther

On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:37:25 -0600, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Just came across this - cool!
>
> http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/05/22/hydrostatic-drive-diesel-motorcycle/
>
> Dan
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

[Luther - laptop]

Nah, you sold it to me too cheap.  Thanks :)

Luther

On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:19:26 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

> I will give you a refund.
>
> Luther - laptop wrote:
>> You should really fix this damn pre-chamber problem on my SDL that YOU
>> sold me.  Butthead.
>>
>> Luther
>>
>> On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:40:44 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work
>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>> That is why I do not like to sell cars to people I know, unless they  
>>> know
>>> how to work on their own Mercedes. I have friends or acquaintances  
>>> always
>>> wanting to know if I have a Mercedes I can sell them.  I always say no
>>> because when something goes wrong they will be wanting me to fix it.
>>>
>>> ---
>>> Kaleb C. Striplin
>>> Cox Auto Trader
>>> 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
>>>
>>
>



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Re: [MBZ] tonight's nfl game

[Luther - laptop]

Thank you Eli for bringing your "A" game tonight.  You single handedly  
helped me on my way to winning my fantasy league by forcing the Pats to  
play to the finish.  Atta boy.

Luther

On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:49:46 -0600, Gary Hurst <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

> jints are bringing their absolute A-game.  refs continue to try to fix  
> the
> game for pats.  worth watching.




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[MBZ] oooooohhh Kaleb, 560SEL

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Re: [MBZ] OT, computer supplies

[Luther - laptop]

Is that ATA or SATA?

Luther

On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:25:39 -0600, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> When I built my own PC (2003, pre-Mac) I used newegg - best service, one
> source for all my parts, good reputation, and I got free shipping at the
> time.  Plus they source their memory from Crucial (Micron) which is one  
> of
> the better memory suppliers.  I didn't want to futz around with multiple
> stores shipping at different times and I built my computer for ~$400 with
> excellent components.  Still runs today; it's now my parents' computer.
>
> If you want a Maxtor 80GB 7200 RPM hard drive, I have a brand-new one  
> under
> my bed that never been used.  Make me an offer.
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

[Luther - laptop]

You should really fix this damn pre-chamber problem on my SDL that YOU  
sold me.  Butthead.

Luther

On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:40:44 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work  
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> That is why I do not like to sell cars to people I know, unless they know
> how to work on their own Mercedes. I have friends or acquaintances always
> wanting to know if I have a Mercedes I can sell them.  I always say no
> because when something goes wrong they will be wanting me to fix it.
>
> ---
> Kaleb C. Striplin
> Cox Auto Trader
> 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor
>

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Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

[Luther]

How would this cause funky climate control action?

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> Check for a glove box or trunk light staying on. 
>
> Peter
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] Climate Control 1980 300D

[Luther]

How would this cause funky climate control action?

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> Check for a glove box or trunk light staying on. 
>
> Peter
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] why would somebody pay this much for a car with a blown motor?

[Luther]

Ignoramus?

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> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120200757808&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=002
>
> ---
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[MBZ] Home remedies

[Luther]

AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES



1. When choking on an ice cube, simply pour a cup of boiling water down your
throat. Presto! The blockage will instantly remove itself. 



2. Avoid cutting yourself slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold
while you chop. 



3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs.. about lifting the toilet seat by using the
sink. 



4. To treat high blood pressure: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few
minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins.  Remember to use a timer. 



5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from
rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. 



6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be
afraid to cough. 



7. You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and
should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. 



8. When confused remember, everyone seems normal until you get to know them. 



Daily Thought:

SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES. 
NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED
DOWN THE STAIRS. 
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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (170 kmi)
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Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

[Luther]

Drool.  Where would four-ought battery terminals be found?

Luther

On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:58:30 -0600, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> When we would make up cables for our rental generators
> we used the scraps to make battery cables for our
> cars.  We had the nice solder type battery terminals,
> too.  Voltage drop?  We don't need no stinkin' voltage
> drop!
>
> I can recall a VW I had that was retrofitted with a
> set of these.  Darn starter would practically spin out
> of the bellhousing when I cranked it.
>
> Dan
>
>
>
> --- Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> VERY heavy.  I'd make welding cables out of ought or
>> double-ought, not four-ought.  This wire isn't
>> light
>>
>> Luther
>>
>



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Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

[Luther]

VERY heavy.  I'd make welding cables out of ought or double-ought, not 
four-ought.  This wire isn't light....

Luther

On Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:46:07 -0600, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> It seems than at Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:17:07 -0500, Mitch wrote:
>
>> How heavy is four-ought? If it's manageable, I'd be tempted to
>> make myself a new set of welding cables instead of selling it.
>
> Like in pounds or kilograms?
>
> Or as in current capacity?
>
> Current capacity in a 60 deg C raceway is 195 amps.
>
> As to it's weight.
> It is 11.7 mm diameter.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge
>
> So the area of the end of the wire is
> radius (11.7 / 2 = 5.85) squared (34.2225) times pi (3.14159)
> equals 107.51 mm^2 or 1.075 cm^2.
>
> Volume equals the area of the base times the height.
>
> 60 ft long wire = 1828.8 cm
>
> 1828.8 x 1.075 = 1966.2 cm^3
>
> Copper's density at room temperature is 8.96 g per cm^3
>
> 1966.2 x 8.96 = 17617 g  or 17 kg  or 38.8 lbs.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper
>
> Approximately.
>
> --  Philip
>
>
>



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[MBZ] '90 420 SEL

[Luther]

A friend of the family's 420SEL lost brakelights and the dash (speedo/temp/oil 
etc) is inop.  The only things that work in the dash are the clock and the 
economy gauge.  What do I need to look at and check?  I asked about the fuses, 
and they are aluminum..that will be the first check.  If that isn't it, what is 
next?  TIA all.

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[MBZ] FW: THE MOOSE..............

[Luther]

http://www.snopes.com/photos/animals/poormoose.asp

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   HAVE YOU SEEN MY MOOSE?
WITHOUT THE PICTURE, THIS WOULD BE HARD TO BELIEVE.  UNBELIEVABLE!
READ UNDER THE PICTURE... 

   Pogo Moose Incident - Fairbanks ,  Alaska

   "They were laying new power cables which were strung on the ground
for miles. The moose are rutting right now and very agitated. He was
thrashing around and got his antlers stuck in the cables. When the
men (miles away) began pulling the lines up with their big equipment,
the moose went up with them. They noticed excess tension in the lines
and went searching for the problem. He was still alive when they
lowered him to the ground. He was a huge 60 inch bull and slightly
peeved!"
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Re: [MBZ] rant - was: 123 frontend rebuild

[Luther]

Wow, you ok up there?

Luther

On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:40:08 -0600, Fmiser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> ** Caution - rant ahead **
>
> What's with abbreviations only for the important words?
>
> 
>> If you are going to take the time to do all the other stuff
>> you might as well do the LCA bushings too.
> 
>> You might need to
>> find an indy to help with the ball joints, though some report
>> having done them with the autoparts store rental bj presses.
> 
>> I have, but I spoke with Rusty on the phone today and his
>> thoughts were that the U/L control arms and brake track rod
>> can be done withOUT using a (and only THE) spring compressor.
> 
>
> So why is it that an abbreviation gets used for the focal point
> of the sentence? All the other words are fully spelled out, but
> not the most important one - the core reason for the sentence.
>
> Why not:
>
> "f yu going d all tos do t lower control arm bushings too."
>
> or
>
> "Ih, I sw Rusty otp td his thoughts wtt upper and lower control arms a brake 
> track rod cbd without t spring compressor"
>
> At least then if I misinterpret the abbreviation, it's for one
> of the "filler" words. I can still glean the useful data out of
> the sentence. But if I can't figure out what "U/LCA" & "BTR" mean -
> it's useless.
>
> --  end of rant. Philip (I feel better...)
>

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Re: [MBZ] copper thieves

[Luther]

I've got about 50-60 feet of  that I pulled from a construction dumpster.  
I'm thinking that I should strip the insulation and take it to the local 
recycler for some 's.

Luther, copper "thief"?

On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:31:56 -0600, Bill  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Had breakfast with my pastor last week; thought he looked a bit like someone
> who had a bad day or so.  Turns out thieves destroyed  6 AC units from the
> church the morning before - including three we just had replaced for about
> $15k.  $33k damage this time [$5k deductable].  From talking to the police
> it seems that is going on a lot around here.  One church under construction
> in our area had 12 units demolished, replaced them, and lost the 12 again 2
> days later.  We have been trying to come up with good ways to make theft
> harder, but that is lots of $$ also.  I'm thinking a large rattlesnake in
> each unit might do the trick.   A couple of guys with a smoke wrench or a
> decent cutter can get into about anything.   Too bad I don't have any use
> for 6 compressors .  Is that sort of thing going on in the rest of the
> country also?  My guess is that the thieves made @$600 on the scrap copper
> for all the damage they caused.   Bummer.
>
> BillR
>
> Jacksonville FL
>
> 1981 300SD  297k miles, and happy it is not made of copper.
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild

[Luther]

(#&$(@)&%^#)($ $  That's the reason Dad's TD is out of alignment.

On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:57:22 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> You dont need to remove the spring to rebuild the front end unless you
> are needing to remove the lower control arm to replace the bushings.
>
> Luther - laptop wrote:
>> I have, but I spoke with Rusty on the phone today and his thoughts were
>> that the U/L control arms and brake track rod can be done withOUT using a
>> (and only THE) spring compressor.  I'm wondering who has done the front
>> end like this, and how they did it?  Thanks,
>> Luther
>>
>> On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:22:11 -0600, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>>> I presume Luther has been around enough to know to use THE spring
>>> compressor,
>>> not just any spring compressor.
>>>
>>> Mitch.
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild

[Luther - laptop]

This helps, but still uses the spring compressor.  I don't want to remove  
the springs and will leave everything on the car that isn't being replaced.

Luther

On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:41:40 -0600, Rich Thomas  
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm  is my writeup
> of doing the TD.  Use the spring compressor if you value your life and
> that of others nearby (and your property in the vicinity).  Or do it
> another way, your choice.
>
> --R
>
> Luther wrote:
>> I have 2 cars that need frontend rebuilds.  My CD and Dad's TD.  Which  
>> way is better for the brake track rod mount and upper/lower control  
>> arms:  by the book and remove the shock/spring with compressor, or  
>> another way?
>>
>>
>



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Re: [MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild

[Luther - laptop]

I have, but I spoke with Rusty on the phone today and his thoughts were  
that the U/L control arms and brake track rod can be done withOUT using a  
(and only THE) spring compressor.  I'm wondering who has done the front  
end like this, and how they did it?  Thanks,
Luther

On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:22:11 -0600, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>
> I presume Luther has been around enough to know to use THE spring  
> compressor,
> not just any spring compressor.
>
> Mitch.
>



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[MBZ] 123 frontend rebuild

[Luther]

I have 2 cars that need frontend rebuilds.  My CD and Dad's TD.  Which way is 
better for the brake track rod mount and upper/lower control arms:  by the book 
and remove the shock/spring with compressor, or another way?

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Re: [MBZ] Climate Amplifier

[Luther]

Does Kaleb have any non working amps that may have a working op amp?  That's an 
idea



On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:52:36 -0600, jgiels <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Yes I am talking about the amp that is behind the glove box. But what I am 
> trying to find is a component that is on the circuit board in the box behind 
> the glove box.
>
> Its the integrated circuit on that board. An OP Amp. TAA2765A obsolete part. 
> The pin out on this is not standard.
>
> Douglas
>



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Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

[Luther]

We dropped the project.   The water caused cavitation in the engine and ruined 
the engine before 200kmi.  BAD news...

Luther

On Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:19:23 -0600, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> My company has several trucks with H2O injection.  Let me ask our fuel 
> economy manager for his take on it.
>
> Luther
>
> On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:37:20 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Yes - water that's in liquid form, whether fog or mist, or what ever
>> should give more cylinder pressure when heated by combustion (or even
>> compression). I don't think that just high humidity would improve
>> performance though - perhaps some imperial testing is in order?
>>
>



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[MBZ] oxymoron of the day

[Luther]

http://mbca.cartama.net/archive/index.php/f-32.html
#15 "Fast 240 D"
What are they smoking

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Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

[Luther]

My company has several trucks with H2O injection.  Let me ask our fuel economy 
manager for his take on it.

Luther

On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:37:20 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Yes - water that's in liquid form, whether fog or mist, or what ever
> should give more cylinder pressure when heated by combustion (or even
> compression). I don't think that just high humidity would improve
> performance though - perhaps some imperial testing is in order?
>
> On Dec 17, 2007 9:29 AM, MG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Don,
>>
>> The water to steam conversion should hold in any case, and it should
>> make a bit of difference though how much I don't know (my cars both
>> diesel and gas seem to run a bit better with more power when it is
>> foggy). The fog droplets are still water and when heated to above 100deg
>> C will expand. Something like 10 times in volume I think.
>>
>> The steam that we see from a steam locomotive is that same high volume
>> vapor recondensed to water droplets in the cooler, below 100Deg C, air
>> after it has done the job in the cylinder. There were some steam
>> locomotives that even collected and recondensed that used steam in the
>> tender using big radiators. The water was then reused to produce steam
>> again. The train didn't have to stop so often to get more water as only
>> leakage had to be replaced.
>>
>>   So as long as you can see it it can be heated and the expansion to a
>> higher volume made use of.
>>
>> Probably more than anyone wanted to know about steam and water!
>>
>> Manfred
>
>



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Re: [MBZ] No power

[Luther]

You're 38 minutes slow.

Luther

On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:55:33 -0600, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I will send it to you.
>
> On Dec 16, 2007 7:10 PM, Luther - laptop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Ditto for me?
>>
>> Luther
>>
>



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'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
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Re: [MBZ] No power

[Luther - laptop]

Ditto for me?

Luther

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:17:04 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Done.
>
> On Dec 15, 2007 2:37 PM, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> That could be a really cool wallpaper. Can you send me a higher  
>> resolution
>> version (1024x) at my other email address?
>>
>>
>> On Dec 11, 2007 7:58 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> > We are very fortunate - power came on this afternoon, still on after
>> > the second time. Knocking on wood - hoping that it stays on through
>> > the night.
>> > MB related picture from the storm - after Kaleb approves it.
>> >



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'82 300CD (170 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
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Re: [MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

[Luther - laptop]

You have a deal if I bring your step-daughter home with me :D

Luther

On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:11:59 -0600, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

> Why don't you drive that to Iowa (w/ title) and take the Quantum home?
> 
>
> On Dec 16, 2007 4:58 AM, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater
>> http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html
>>
>



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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (170 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
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Re: [MBZ] Succaneers Suck no longer

[Luther - laptop]

You're expecting Miami to win 3 more games than Hotlanta?  StL needs to  
win 1 more than the Falcons I'd expect Miami will draft Darren  
McFadden as the first pick of the draft.

Luther

On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:49:29 -0600, LWB250 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Went to the game today to see the Succaneers spank the
> Falcons as well as run their first kickoff return in
> the club's history.
>
> It was a wonderful day.
>
> Looks like you'll get that draft pick, Rusty.
>
> MacPoos
>

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Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

[Luther - laptop]

He is also partially correct in the assumption that commercial BioD is  
safe.  WRONG.  There are many "commercial" outlets that do NOT make ASTM  
spec BioD.

Luther


On Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:15:14 -0600, Dave H... <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
wrote:

> Peter,
>
> Unfortunately you are partially correct:(There truly are some
> "backyard" biodieselers out there that have no clue what ASTM spec means.
>
> However, TG they are the exception and not the rule.  Biodiesel has
> approximately the same "shelf life" as petro diesel if manufactured and  
> then
> stored correctly.
>
> Running a vehicle totally on WVO, not WVO transesterfied into Biodiesel?
> Now that scares me.  But, there are thousands of people who do it ?
>
>
> Dave H...
>
> --
> From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 9:54 AM
> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D
>
>> Biodiesel isn't too bad for growing stuff if made correctly and clean
>> (not a problem with commercial Bio, just homemade), but mix in waste
>> veggie oil and you can get a real mess if there isn't enough biocide in
>> it.  Bugs can't eat biodiesel directly, but they sure can munch on veg
>> oil!  I'm going to have to replace the filters soon on the 300D for
>> this reason, the pre-filter is turning brown and the fuel gauge has
>> stopped bouncing -- I suspect it was full of slime as the car wasn't
>> driven much.
>>
>> Peter
>>
>>



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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (170 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

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Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

[Luther]

Tim, my 300CD is nearing 10kmi on BioD.  I've not seen a clogged filter yet 
(subject line action). My only problem has been injector return lines getting 
soft enough that one came loose causing a "snail trail" at work.  Previous to 
BioD, my fuel guage liked to imitate windshield wipersnow it's rock solid 
and accurate.

Luther

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:56:06 -0600, Timothy Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Dave,
>
> One repair was made last wee, because of a clogged vent the tank had
> imploded even to the point of crushing the fuel sending unit. A new tank
> wasn't feasible but for 1/3 the cost a tank was pulled which had actually
> been running bio. While in the process, that tank was pressure cleaned and I
> had fuel lines replaced (with intent maybe of using bio anyway). Yep, it's
> all clean! It cost me $60. just to see that fuel gauge register "full."
> Prior to that I had about 8ga. capacity in tank and couldn't figure why I
> kept running out of fuel.
>
> I'm so "proud" of the nice clean fuel system that I might just keep bio in
> this vehicle. The other 300Ds I have still have the old fuel lines but I'm
> tempted to give them an occasional tank of bio and watch the filters.
>
> As far as my original intention of building a reactor and converting my
> supply of veggie oil? I'm actually turning that into soap as I've got a
> market. My 'indie" friend likes the lye soap and I keep him in a supply.
> It's actually great to cut grease. (Anyone wanna try some msg me and I'll
> send ya a bar. That's not a sales pitch, just a friendly offer of gift!
>  - die Laugeseife (the lye soap)).
>
> Tim
>
>
>



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'87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

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Re: [MBZ] GRRRRR!

[Luther]

Will this also check how much current draw the starter is taking??

Luther

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 13:21:00 -0600, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>> Now it gets dim and the battery cables get warm (after several tries
>> at this I should say) but nothing but the solenoid click.
>
> It usually takes two people, but you should take a voltmeter and
> connect it between the center post (not the cable clamp) of the
> battery + and the starter motor's center post (not the cable or
> the nut) and have somebody hit the starter.  You don't want to
> see very much voltage at all.  Repeat the test with the battery
> - post and the body of the starter.  Ditto.
>
> Any significant voltage means you have a wiring problem.
> A volt is too much.  Half a volt is probably too much.
>
> You combine these results with the battery voltage itself
> (measured between the posts) under the same conditions.
> It shouldn't drop too much, if it goes to 10V it's bad.
> (Or at least not charged.)
>
> -- Jim
>



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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

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Re: [MBZ] Knock on wood... 300D

[Luther]

Biodiesel has more oxygen in it than petro diesel.  BioD has about 20% less 
energy (depends on the base stock) than PetroD.  Blends from B20-B70 will 
usually see more fuel efficiency than pure PetroD or B100 due to the more 
complete combustion of the fuel blend.  Higher than B70 will usually see less 
fuel economy.

Luther

On Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:37:10 -0600, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I thought that bioDiesel has a little less energy per gallon than
> dino. Is the performance improvement due to cleaning?
>
> On Dec 15, 2007 8:01 PM, Dave H... <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> It is not uncommon to identify a marked improvement when running on a
>> biodiesel or biodiesel mix.
>



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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

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[MBZ] LT Don's new? car?

[Luther]

Don, here's a cheap gas winter beater
http://www.gulseth.net/Doncar/index.html

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'87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

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Re: [MBZ] Funny Noises

[Luther]

I've repaired the odometers on two 123s now.  Each time I lightly nick 
the shaft
under the first gear with a razor blade.  Nick it about 5-8 times around the
shaft and the problem goes away. 


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'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast
'82 300CD (170 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine



Quoting Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

>>
>> 3) There is a squeaking noise that comes from somewhere on the passenger
>> side around the glove box.  It sounds like a cricket that never dies. 
>
> Is it related to the speed of the heater blower?
>
>> 4) as if this isn't enough, the odometer sometimes cuts out. usually
>> when the 1/10 marker of the trip is on 9.  Both odometers stop working at
>> the same time. 
>
> VDO speedo gear trouble. I solved mine by sliding the shaft out of the gear
> (pushing a drill shaft in from the other side to retain the odo wheels)
> and pinching the shaft with needle nose pliers where it entered the
> zinc alloy gear. I did too good of a job and needed a hammer to drive
> the shaft back into the gear. I'd held for over five years now. 
>
> http://articles.mbz.org/instrument/odo/
> http://articles.mbz.org/instrument/odo2/
>



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Re: [MBZ] OT: Pennzoil Platinum rebate

[Luther]

Ya know, I hardly see any junk snail mail anymore.  Guess someone(s) got the 
picture since I was sending EVERYTHING they sent me (and more added in) back to 
them in their on their s.  I love to open junk mail, fold it all up, pack 
it back into their SASE, add a few goodies (paper clips, paper, sand, etc) and 
mail it.  :D

Luther

On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:11:51 -0600, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> on 12/13/07 16:02, Sunil Hari at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
>>
>> How can these people possibly be making money?!
>
> They probably sold your name and address to 500 direct marketers ;-)
>
> Mac
>
>



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'87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case
'85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi)
'82 300CD (166 kmi)
'82 300D  (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold
'85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine

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