Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
A fresnel lens; preferably B or C sized... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 22:52, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: A Tinius Olsen tensile tester, operating in make it a pancake compression mode, would be fun to watch. Walt On Mar 28, 2011 10:29 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Did anyone say Jaws of Life yet? Luther KB5QHU Oak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/28/2011 8:40 PM, John Reames wrote: P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
What's the name of that screwdrier with a hole in it again? On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 6:00 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: A fresnel lens; preferably B or C sized... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 22:52, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: A Tinius Olsen tensile tester, operating in make it a pancake compression mode, would be fun to watch. Walt On Mar 28, 2011 10:29 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Did anyone say Jaws of Life yet? Luther KB5QHU Oak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/28/2011 8:40 PM, John Reames wrote: P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
andrew strasfogel wrote: What's the name of that screwdrier with a hole in it again? http://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-star-tamper-proof-key-set-97471.html http://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-mni-star-tamper-proof-key-set-97469.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Mitch Haley wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: What's the name of that screwdrier with a hole in it again? http://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-star-tamper-proof-key-set-97471.html http://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-mni-star-tamper-proof-key-set-97469.html Or this: http://www.harborfreight.com/100-piece-security-bit-set-91310.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Buy the last one, $10 at AutoZone too. :) Got lots of use, handy to carry to the junkyard too. -Tim On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: What's the name of that screwdrier with a hole in it again? http://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-star-tamper-proof-key-set-97471.html http://www.harborfreight.com/7-pc-mni-star-tamper-proof-key-set-97469.html Or this: http://www.harborfreight.com/100-piece-security-bit-set-91310.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
SECURITY TORX Get the driver bits at Harbor Freight. They are under $10. I think I bought a st for $4. What's the name of that screwdrier with a hole in it again? On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 6:00 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: A fresnel lens; preferably B or C sized... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 22:52, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: A Tinius Olsen tensile tester, operating in make it a pancake compression mode, would be fun to watch. Walt On Mar 28, 2011 10:29 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Did anyone say Jaws of Life yet? Luther KB5QHU Oak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/28/2011 8:40 PM, John Reames wrote: P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
andrew strasfogel wrote: What's the name of that screwdrier with a hole in it again? There are both hex (allan) and star (torx) that it's fairly common to have a center pin added to the screw/bolt as a anti-tamper device. An automatic center punch, or a hammer driven center punch can often cleanly remove the offending pin. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Philip, that's a good trick to know. So you just wack the pin straight-on, or at an angle? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 3:12:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave andrew strasfogel wrote: What's the name of that screwdrier with a hole in it again? There are both hex (allan) and star (torx) that it's fairly common to have a center pin added to the screw/bolt as a anti-tamper device. An automatic center punch, or a hammer driven center punch can often cleanly remove the offending pin. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
At an angle. The object is to bust it off. Philip, that's a good trick to know. So you just wack the pin straight-on, or at an angle? Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 3:12:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave andrew strasfogel wrote: What's the name of that screwdrier with a hole in it again? There are both hex (allan) and star (torx) that it's fairly common to have a center pin added to the screw/bolt as a anti-tamper device. An automatic center punch, or a hammer driven center punch can often cleanly remove the offending pin. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Max Dillon wrote: Philip, that's a good trick to know. So you just wack the pin straight-on, or at an angle? I usually hit it at an angle. If the screw is small enough and the punch big enough it works well to just let the wedge of the punch drive between the edge of the screw and the pin. On cheap screws, I have used as small screwdriver to bend it over which then breaks it off. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
andrew strasfogel wrote: Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? Stud welder? Vice Grips? Twist Drill? Dremel? Security TORX bit? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Sawzall is less messy, but C4 will get you there quickly. Of course, you could always do the boring thing and purchase a security torx bit that fits. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002SPLQ8/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1pf_rd_t=201pf_rd_i=B000I1LQRCpf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DERpf_rd_r=0VYTJH6TQ52BJCK7J3RA Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) '95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties) '73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 28, 2011 2:22:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Plasma torch --R On 3/28/11 2:22 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
I agree. Nothing more fun than the power of the sun in your hands! Walt On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 6:32 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Plasma torch --R On 3/28/11 2:22 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Did anyone say Jaws of Life yet? Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/28/2011 8:40 PM, John Reames wrote: P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
A Tinius Olsen tensile tester, operating in make it a pancake compression mode, would be fun to watch. Walt On Mar 28, 2011 10:29 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Did anyone say Jaws of Life yet? Luther KB5QHU Oak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 3/28/2011 8:40 PM, John Reames wrote: P51 -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 28, 2011, at 19:26, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: Sawzall. Mine has those funky sheet metal screws with the post in the middle to discourage DIYers. What's the name again of the tool that defeats this purpose? On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: Now you make me wish I still had it. Sent it to the church garage sale years ago. Wife wanted a new one and I try not to argue with her about things that are essentially within her domain. Randy On 25/03/2011 8:31 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Plasma cutter. C4. --R On 3/25/11 10:26 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Sawzall! Dremel. Abrasive wheel. Slot. BAH! --R On 3/25/11 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Damned auto correct. That's torx bits. Dan Sent from my iPod On Mar 25, 2011, at 5:58 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Security ROTC fasteners. Get the driver bits at your local Ace or True Value hardware store. Harbor Freight has a complete set for cheap, too. We used to use them on desktop computer cases to keep the high school kids from stealing the memory. Dan Sent from my iPod On Mar 25, 2011, at 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: We have a similar issue. Our Panasonic did not stop but started to make a burning plastic smell so we stopped using it. I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. The socket style screws have a little pin in the middle and one must get the corresponding screw driver with a small hole in the centre to remove screws. We elected to get a new Microwave quickly but I still have the old one waiting for me. I acquired the special screw driver set from an electronics parts supplier but have yet to use them. May ultimately become MB sheet metal but I at least want to look inside. Randy On 24/03/2011 9:48 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The Panasonic microwave in our kitchen went from fully functional to completely non-functional, literally overnight. Plugged into a live outlet, it shows no response to pressing any of the buttons. No clock, timer, or food heating I can't find the brochure to see if there is a troubleshooting tip to solve this issue. I am thinking it might be a fuse but where to begin looking for it? Anyone have any success in awakening a dormant microwave oven? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Dan Penoff wrote: Damned auto correct. That's torx bits. TORX auto corrects to ROTC? Must be highly education oriented. The fun part of auto-correct is you can modify the settings. For school secretaries, fix it so Superintendent isn't a good word. Then teach it to auto correct to Supercalifragilistic. April 1 is right around the corner. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
The heart of the microwave is (still) basically a high-voltage vacuum tube power supply. The rest is all command and control. So long as transformer, magnetron, and diode are OK you could replace all the guts with a toggle switch: HEAT/OFF. Wouldn't be safe, or convenient. Flanging in a Time-O-Lite would be cooler. Darkroom supplies are a glut on the thrift market now. You probably have a bad fuse inside. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
My old Goldstar microwave, ca. 1988, is still going strong and it sees use every day. Must not make 'em like they used to. Allan On Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:04 -0800, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: The heart of the microwave is (still) basically a high-voltage vacuum tube power supply. The rest is all command and control. So long as transformer, magnetron, and diode are OK you could replace all the guts with a toggle switch: HEAT/OFF. Wouldn't be safe, or convenient. Flanging in a Time-O-Lite would be cooler. Darkroom supplies are a glut on the thrift market now. You probably have a bad fuse inside. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
We have a similar issue. Our Panasonic did not stop but started to make a burning plastic smell so we stopped using it. I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. The socket style screws have a little pin in the middle and one must get the corresponding screw driver with a small hole in the centre to remove screws. We elected to get a new Microwave quickly but I still have the old one waiting for me. I acquired the special screw driver set from an electronics parts supplier but have yet to use them. May ultimately become MB sheet metal but I at least want to look inside. Randy On 24/03/2011 9:48 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The Panasonic microwave in our kitchen went from fully functional to completely non-functional, literally overnight. Plugged into a live outlet, it shows no response to pressing any of the buttons. No clock, timer, or food heating I can't find the brochure to see if there is a troubleshooting tip to solve this issue. I am thinking it might be a fuse but where to begin looking for it? Anyone have any success in awakening a dormant microwave oven? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Our microwave appears to be readily accessible through standard phillips head sheet metal screws. Maybe this weekend I will poke around inside. On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: We have a similar issue. Our Panasonic did not stop but started to make a burning plastic smell so we stopped using it. I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. The socket style screws have a little pin in the middle and one must get the corresponding screw driver with a small hole in the centre to remove screws. We elected to get a new Microwave quickly but I still have the old one waiting for me. I acquired the special screw driver set from an electronics parts supplier but have yet to use them. May ultimately become MB sheet metal but I at least want to look inside. Randy On 24/03/2011 9:48 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The Panasonic microwave in our kitchen went from fully functional to completely non-functional, literally overnight. Plugged into a live outlet, it shows no response to pressing any of the buttons. No clock, timer, or food heating I can't find the brochure to see if there is a troubleshooting tip to solve this issue. I am thinking it might be a fuse but where to begin looking for it? Anyone have any success in awakening a dormant microwave oven? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Have you noticed any decline in performance? We had an Amana that was essentially bullet proof and still working when it was put out to pasture. It seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. We had that one for a long long time. I cannot say that about the newer ones. I think we get a new one about every 3 years. We are not buying the $79 ones either. These are bigger better units but they just do not last. On the other hand, I will admit that my good wife works it pretty hard too. Randy On 25/03/2011 9:06 AM, Allan Streib wrote: My old Goldstar microwave, ca. 1988, is still going strong and it sees use every day. Must not make 'em like they used to. Allan On Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:04 -0800, Jim Catheyj...@windwireless.net wrote: The heart of the microwave is (still) basically a high-voltage vacuum tube power supply. The rest is all command and control. So long as transformer, magnetron, and diode are OK you could replace all the guts with a toggle switch: HEAT/OFF. Wouldn't be safe, or convenient. Flanging in a Time-O-Lite would be cooler. Darkroom supplies are a glut on the thrift market now. You probably have a bad fuse inside. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
No significant decline. I don't really remember how quickly cooked when it was new, but it's completely satisfactory still today. Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca writes: Have you noticed any decline in performance? We had an Amana that was essentially bullet proof and still working when it was put out to pasture. It seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. We had that one for a long long time. I cannot say that about the newer ones. I think we get a new one about every 3 years. We are not buying the $79 ones either. These are bigger better units but they just do not last. On the other hand, I will admit that my good wife works it pretty hard too. Randy -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
CAUTION: There is a capacitor that can hold a serious charge even when the unit is disconnected. Shorting across the terminals with an adequate resistor is highly recommended before touching any of the wiring. I replaced a magnetometer on a microwave unit once, and made such a resistor by assembling several smaller resistors in parallel. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 1:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave Our microwave appears to be readily accessible through standard phillips head sheet metal screws. Maybe this weekend I will poke around inside. On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: We have a similar issue. Our Panasonic did not stop but started to make a burning plastic smell so we stopped using it. I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. The socket style screws have a little pin in the middle and one must get the corresponding screw driver with a small hole in the centre to remove screws. We elected to get a new Microwave quickly but I still have the old one waiting for me. I acquired the special screw driver set from an electronics parts supplier but have yet to use them. May ultimately become MB sheet metal but I at least want to look inside. Randy On 24/03/2011 9:48 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The Panasonic microwave in our kitchen went from fully functional to completely non-functional, literally overnight. Plugged into a live outlet, it shows no response to pressing any of the buttons. No clock, timer, or food heating I can't find the brochure to see if there is a troubleshooting tip to solve this issue. I am thinking it might be a fuse but where to begin looking for it? Anyone have any success in awakening a dormant microwave oven? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
On Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:29:27 -0700 Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: CAUTION: There is a capacitor that can hold a serious charge even when the unit is disconnected. What he said, only more so. The charge can kill you. Shorting across the terminals with an adequate resistor is highly recommended before touching any of the wiring. I replaced a magnetometer magnetron on a microwave unit once, and made such a resistor by assembling several smaller resistors in parallel. I just used a screwdriver. But then, I have shorted much larger caps with a screwdriver and knew what to expect. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Security ROTC fasteners. Get the driver bits at your local Ace or True Value hardware store. Harbor Freight has a complete set for cheap, too. We used to use them on desktop computer cases to keep the high school kids from stealing the memory. Dan Sent from my iPod On Mar 25, 2011, at 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: We have a similar issue. Our Panasonic did not stop but started to make a burning plastic smell so we stopped using it. I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. The socket style screws have a little pin in the middle and one must get the corresponding screw driver with a small hole in the centre to remove screws. We elected to get a new Microwave quickly but I still have the old one waiting for me. I acquired the special screw driver set from an electronics parts supplier but have yet to use them. May ultimately become MB sheet metal but I at least want to look inside. Randy On 24/03/2011 9:48 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: The Panasonic microwave in our kitchen went from fully functional to completely non-functional, literally overnight. Plugged into a live outlet, it shows no response to pressing any of the buttons. No clock, timer, or food heating I can't find the brochure to see if there is a troubleshooting tip to solve this issue. I am thinking it might be a fuse but where to begin looking for it? Anyone have any success in awakening a dormant microwave oven? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Dremel. Abrasive wheel. Slot. --R On 3/25/11 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Now that you mention it those are usually round head screws so vice grips work well... -Curt Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:24:46 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave Message-ID: 4d8d162e.5060...@constructivity.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Dremel. Abrasive wheel. Slot. --R On 3/25/11 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
It [Amana] seemed to be losing power as it took longer to cook things than it once had. Vacuum tubes do lose cathode emissivity as they age. Any other cause should be cheaply repairable. If you'd ever have opened up that Amana you'd know why it lasted so long. Seriously high build quality. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Sawzall! Dremel. Abrasive wheel. Slot. BAH! --R On 3/25/11 4:20 PM, Randy Bennell wrote: I wanted to have a look inside and see if there was some evidence of exactly what was causing the issue but discovered that one cannot even open the case without specialized tools. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
First off, how old? If newer than ~ 5 years, buy a new one, they're now built to be thrown out... Walt On Mar 24, 2011 10:48 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The Panasonic microwave in our kitchen went from fully functional to completely non-functional, literally overnight. Plugged into a live outlet, it shows no response to pressing any of the buttons. No clock, timer, or food heating I can't find the brochure to see if there is a troubleshooting tip to solve this issue. I am thinking it might be a fuse but where to begin looking for it? Anyone have any success in awakening a dormant microwave oven? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Totally OT: Dead microwave
Gen-U-Wine parts for your Mercedes, Andrew! Now go to craigslist and buy a wire welder and a sawzall if you don't have one. You too can do Catheyesque repairs! Seriously, look for a fuse, perhaps under an access panel with screw(s). Then take off the cover where the cord goes in and test the cord for continuity. 50-60% of small appliance failures are bad cords, particularly if they are wound around the appliance for storage. No fuse, no bad cord, use it for MB parts and buy another. The Panasonic microwave in our kitchen went from fully functional to completely non-functional, literally overnight. Plugged into a live outlet, it shows no response to pressing any of the buttons. No clock, timer, or food heating I can't find the brochure to see if there is a troubleshooting tip to solve this issue. I am thinking it might be a fuse but where to begin looking for it? Anyone have any success in awakening a dormant microwave oven? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
