Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs
OKI'm salivating in Ohio! On Nov 16, 2012, at 1:09 AM, Benz Hogs wrote: Amen to watching them cut the Russet potatoes into fries, then frying them fresh for me to devour. Oooo la la. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (158,xxx mi) On 11/15/2012 6:41 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: Hendrik The fries with the double dog are the delight, plus the experience watching the process of preparation, waiting in line any time of day. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs
On 16/11/2012 12:09 AM, Benz Hogs wrote: Amen to watching them cut the Russet potatoes into fries, then frying them fresh for me to devour. Oooo la la. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (158,xxx mi) I had friends who ran a restaurant for 20 years. They did their own fries but they were cut and then partly fried and then put aside so that they could be finished quickly. They said it not only made production of larger quantities quick but also made them taste better than if they were cooked all at one time. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs
Hendrik wrote: Hendrik The fries with the double dog are the delight, plus the experience watching the process of preparation, waiting in line any time of day. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs with chips
Yeah, forgot about the fries, although we had some problems with translations, couple of times we ordered chips and actually got chips on the side. Hendrik who eats both chips and chips On 16/11/12 13:11, Mountain Man wrote: mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs
Amen to watching them cut the Russet potatoes into fries, then frying them fresh for me to devour. Oooo la la. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (158,xxx mi) On 11/15/2012 6:41 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Hendrik wrote: Hendrik The fries with the double dog are the delight, plus the experience watching the process of preparation, waiting in line any time of day. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs
Yeah great hot dogs but you need at least three to feed a man. Hendrik who is now lusting after a genuine Chicago hot dog On 14/11/12 20:44, Hendrik Fay wrote: The Aussies loved Gene Jude's and would recommend the place to any visitor - domestic or international - who is visiting Chi Town. Thanks for the experience Mao. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
Fmiser wrote: --Philip, who wishes he could drive for two days on a tank of fuel in any of his cars. When I bought my W116 I had thoughts of making a pair of fiberglass tanks to put in the areas behind the rear tires, Jaguar style. I figured 60 gallons for the three tanks would be possible. 1500 mile range in a 300SD. I could fill up on homemade BioD, drive to Orlando, and start buying #2 in Georgia on the way home to Michigan. BTW, whoever is tracking locations, I'm at 49076 zip code. Exits 48, 51, and 57 on I-69 are all about 6-8 miles from my new house. My new, new house (the one I haven't started building yet) is 1/8 mile from exit 51. Those 3 acres would be a good place to leave an extra car or trailer for a few days while vacationing in Michigan. Call or text to 269-248-tenforty. 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] Trip Preparation
I have my doubts about this, big trucks with fuel heaters still get shut off from time to time. It would seem very short sighted to assume otherwise... -Curt Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:14:50 -0500 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation Message-ID: 94d037cd-3662-4fef-a9d4-a1d55cd4b...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 That is very interesting, I wonder if that practice is common here as well? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Gotta watch out for the big truck stops in the winter. Trucks now run fuel heaters, and use Summer #2D year round. Last gel I had was maybe 8 years ago when a station I bought fuel at regularly changed hands, and switched to pumping summer fuel year round. No signs, no notice. Just SOL. Next time I was through I asked why, and got the story, but no apologies. Smaller stations that have a regular clientele of pickem ups, tractors ,and Dissel cars are safer in the winter. only additives I use are biocide in summer, and occasional #1 or kerosene in the winter. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
On 12/11/2012 7:18 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Plus, we could meet again at the country's best hot dog place like we did a couple years back when Whomever from Tucson came through. Whomever - That is Bob Rentro of Tucson. Also RickK is in the area. We could almost have a ChiTownChowdaQ style meetup but with Chicago style hot dogs... if you have time and want to visit face to face... mao ___ You should be going for Chicago style pizza rather than hotdogs. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation
Dieselhead wrote: Trucks now run fuel heaters, and use Summer #2D year round... Max wrote: That is very interesting, I wonder if that practice is common here as well? Curt Raymond wrote: I have my doubts about this, big trucks with fuel heaters still get shut off from time to time. It would seem very short sighted to assume otherwise... I'm not as close to the industry as I was, but effectively zero trucks had dedicated heaters a bit over a decade ago. All used a return to the tank for the unused fuel pumped to the injector pump, and that process heated the fuel a bit so a running truck was less likely to have gelling fuel than a parked truck. --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] Trip Preparation
I'm not as close to the industry as I was, but effectively zero trucks had dedicated heaters a bit over a decade ago. All used a return to the tank for the unused fuel pumped to the injector pump, and that process heated the fuel a bit so a running truck was less likely to have gelling fuel than a parked truck. --Philip ___ So, apart from cold weather issues, is there any advantage to warming the fuel? Normally, with gasoline engines, one wishes perhaps to cool the fuel. Is there any issue with diesel apart from keeping it flowing? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation
Luther wrote: If you do use Power service, use 1/2 of the recommended dose. Thanks. 4 years ago I waxed solid from fuel from small local station. The rule now is truck stop and PS for winter - small insurance. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
Jon wrote: Gene Jude's..I think I may have been there maybe 3 or 4 lifetimes agowhen I was 1st hired as an airline pilot. We could do Col Mustards - I'm in for a drive. Luther? Rick? I am going to bet Gene Judes is the place to be, if you can get your wife to go along. She needs to see the place - sell it that way. Are you still airline pilot? My son flies lear35 in ABQ air ambulance. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
Randy wrote: You should be going for Chicago style pizza rather than hotdogs. Yabbutt That is less easy to define. I would choose Lou Malnati, but others say otherwise. Gene Jude's is really an experience, plus... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
On Nov 13, 2012, at 8:17 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: You should be going for Chicago style pizza rather than hotdogs. Yabbutt That is less easy to define. I would choose Lou Malnati, but others say otherwise. Gene Jude's is really an experience, plus... Gino's East, Pizzeria UNO, ... When I worked at 14th Roosevelt (Jefferson Street) I used to walk over and get Maxwell Street Polish sausage. The real deal. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation
On Nov 13, 2012, at 7:47 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: We could do Col Mustards - I'm in for a drive. Luther? Rick? Sure. Let me know when. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation
Made it to NYC today after a late start. May have to check the monovalve whenI get to Ohioit worked perfectly for a day and half after install, and now it's back to almost no heat at cruise. Argh! Yes, still employed. Based at ORD when 1st hirednow based JFKbefore that: Naval Aviator. Let me see how this journey goes after 2 weeks..by that time it will literally be planes, trains and automobiles! Best, Jon On Nov 13, 2012, at 8:47 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Jon wrote: Gene Jude's..I think I may have been there maybe 3 or 4 lifetimes agowhen I was 1st hired as an airline pilot. We could do Col Mustards - I'm in for a drive. Luther? Rick? I am going to bet Gene Judes is the place to be, if you can get your wife to go along. She needs to see the place - sell it that way. Are you still airline pilot? My son flies lear35 in ABQ air ambulance. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
Why do you need fuel additive? If the car runs well just run it. Theres no problem with lubricating properties because the bulk of the IP is lubricated by engine oil unlike on some other diesel engines. As an additive I'm pretty well sold on bio-diesel. Wish it was handier for me to get. -Curt Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:59:29 -0500 From: Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Trip Preparation Message-ID: 4bbdf68d-9598-49a6-80d0-69e7aed10...@gwi.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Prepared yesterday for a 3000 mile trip to Ohio, Chicago, and return. 1. Oil/filter change, 2. Replaced leaky primer pump, 3. Found failing fuel line from pre-filter to fuel pump: replaced, 4. Installed new Governor Idle Adjust Pin, 5. Cleaned banjo bolt to ALDA and replaced missing washers, 6. Replaced fuel filters. I finally remembered to get some of those tiny o-rings that go on the shaft of the oil filter housing cap. Good thing: as soon as I touched them with the pick, they both disintegrated in to about 3 pieces! I guess I should get the o-rings for the fuel filter bolt next! The new rack damper pin has made an incredible difference in the starting and idle. I had the old one in as far as it would go. Starting was a little rough, and the idle still wasn't as I like it. The new pin was a tad longer and the spring tension was different: I thought it was softer, but I cannot be sure of that. Just need to pick up a bottle of fuel additive (i've been using Howes), and if anyone knows of better product (that I can get), I'd like to hear about it. Cheers, Jon '85 300D 98k ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:28:51 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Why do you need fuel additive? Probably for anti-gell in cold weather. 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] Trip Preparation
Jon wrote: Just need to pick up a bottle of fuel additive (i've been using Howes), and if anyone knows of better product (that I can get), I'd like to hear about it. We Power Service fuel additive here outside Chicago so that we have better chance of easy start in cold weather. Farm Fleet sells it and also many of the truck stops sell it. Maybe the other parts houses sell it also. Craig - I looked up gwi.net to see it is Maine. Jon - If you spend any time here in Chicago area, both Luther and I are in west suburbs and would love to put face to the name, if you have time. Plus, we could meet again at the country's best hot dog place like we did a couple years back when Whomever from Tucson came through. It's been too long since I have had a Gene Jude's double dog with fries. They really do make their reputation - best in the land as pronounced at HuffPost a couple years ago. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
Plus, we could meet again at the country's best hot dog place like we did a couple years back when Whomever from Tucson came through. Whomever - That is Bob Rentro of Tucson. Also RickK is in the area. We could almost have a ChiTownChowdaQ style meetup but with Chicago style hot dogs... if you have time and want to visit face to face... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
Not if the fuel comes from a good station in the first place. I rarely ever add anything to my fuel. I've only had gelled fuel once and that was the tank that was in my '85 190D when I got it. IIRC Jon lives in Brunswick, Maine which if anything is warmer than where I am in central MA as hes closer to the ocean. -Curt Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:58:47 -0700 From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation Message-ID: 20121112175847.9373859f94c3af092d8b3...@pisquared.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:28:51 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Why do you need fuel additive? Probably for anti-gell in cold weather. 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] Trip Preparation
Not if the fuel comes from a good station in the first place. I rarely ever add anything to my fuel. I've only had gelled fuel once and that was the tank that was in my '85 190D when I got it. IIRC Jon lives in Brunswick, Maine which if anything is warmer than where I am in central MA as hes closer to the ocean. -Curt Gotta watch out for the big truck stops in the winter. Trucks now run fuel heaters, and use Summer #2D year round. Last gel I had was maybe 8 years ago when a station I bought fuel at regularly changed hands, and switched to pumping summer fuel year round. No signs, no notice. Just SOL. Next time I was through I asked why, and got the story, but no apologies. Smaller stations that have a regular clientele of pickem ups, tractors ,and Dissel cars are safer in the winter. only additives I use are biocide in summer, and occasional #1 or kerosene in the winter. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
That was Bob from AZ. I 2nd the Power Service, they make a great product. BUT, most pump diesel is protected down to -20F and spending that extra money isn't needed. If you do use Power service, use 1/2 of the recommended dose. Also, MB diesels don't need additive, just good hard driving and Italian Tuneups. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (158,xxx mi) On 11/12/2012 5:02 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Jon wrote: Just need to pick up a bottle of fuel additive (i've been using Howes), and if anyone knows of better product (that I can get), I'd like to hear about it. We Power Service fuel additive here outside Chicago so that we have better chance of easy start in cold weather. Farm Fleet sells it and also many of the truck stops sell it. Maybe the other parts houses sell it also. Craig - I looked up gwi.net to see it is Maine. Jon - If you spend any time here in Chicago area, both Luther and I are in west suburbs and would love to put face to the name, if you have time. Plus, we could meet again at the country's best hot dog place like we did a couple years back when Whomever from Tucson came through. It's been too long since I have had a Gene Jude's double dog with fries. They really do make their reputation - best in the land as pronounced at HuffPost a couple years ago. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
Gene Jude's..I think I may have been there maybe 3 or 4 lifetimes agowhen I was 1st hired as an airline pilot. I'll be primarily downtown, Evanston (alma mater), and far north (Waukegan/Libertyville/Gurnee), and this would primarily be toward the end of the monthso we'll have to see how SWMBO is about extra side trips by then. I love a good hot dog stand...used to frequent Col. Mustard's Last Stand in Evanston. Wonder if it is stiil there? On Nov 12, 2012, at 8:02 PM, Mountain Man wrote: Jon wrote: Just need to pick up a bottle of fuel additive (i've been using Howes), and if anyone knows of better product (that I can get), I'd like to hear about it. We Power Service fuel additive here outside Chicago so that we have better chance of easy start in cold weather. Farm Fleet sells it and also many of the truck stops sell it. Maybe the other parts houses sell it also. Craig - I looked up gwi.net to see it is Maine. Jon - If you spend any time here in Chicago area, both Luther and I are in west suburbs and would love to put face to the name, if you have time. Plus, we could meet again at the country's best hot dog place like we did a couple years back when Whomever from Tucson came through. It's been too long since I have had a Gene Jude's double dog with fries. They really do make their reputation - best in the land as pronounced at HuffPost a couple years ago. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
That is very interesting, I wonder if that practice is common here as well? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Gotta watch out for the big truck stops in the winter. Trucks now run fuel heaters, and use Summer #2D year round. Last gel I had was maybe 8 years ago when a station I bought fuel at regularly changed hands, and switched to pumping summer fuel year round. No signs, no notice. Just SOL. Next time I was through I asked why, and got the story, but no apologies. Smaller stations that have a regular clientele of pickem ups, tractors ,and Dissel cars are safer in the winter. only additives I use are biocide in summer, and occasional #1 or kerosene in the winter. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search 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] Trip Preparation
Curt wrote Why do you need fuel additive? Craig wrote: Probably for anti-gell in cold weather. Shouldn't be necessary if the fuel is purchased in the same season and region it's used. That is, don't expect fuel purchased in August (February in the southern hemisphere) not to gel in February (August in the southern hemisphere). Also fuel purchased in south Texas might gel in Chicago - but even a big truck with 300 gallons [1100 liters] won't have much fuel left by the time it drives that far. --Philip, who wishes he could drive for two days on a tank of fuel in any of his cars. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
