Good plan and when a hardline, fundamentalist Islamic dictatorship takes
over Iraq we'll all give ourselves a pat on the back for a job well done.
No, the power vaccum has been created and now has to be filled with
something that is reasonably decent, more importantly it has to be able to
That's a fairly broad statement which can be applied to just about every
society/tribe/individual on this earth. Isn't the occupation of Iraq
retribution for 9/11? Haven't the Christian and Islam religions been feuding
for centuries? What would you do if your neighbour attacked you?
Sure the
Hendrik - I don't know if you were there in RVN, but I spent my year there,
and from my perspective, we were trying to provide a safe, democratic (and
admittedly anti-communist) environment so that teachers, doctors, and
village leaders could do their jobs without being killed just because they
Hendrik - I cannot begin to understand how anyone could relate Iraq to 9/11.
A case could be made for Saudi Arabia, and perhaps a few other countries,
but at the time (and probably yet today), the perpetrators were under the
direction of a group in Afghanistan, if we are to believe what's in
A!! Now, THAT makes perfect sense! My next oil change will be to
Delvac I ;-)
Thanks! I understand completely!
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts
Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net
Weber Carb
There was a difference between what the average soldier on the ground was
trying to do and what the politicians back home where trying to achieve. The
pollies where fighting a guerilla war with WW2 battle tactics and the
average grunt was stuck in the middle knowing full well that it wasn't
A US VIN number starts with 5 letters - this one only has 3 letters
ands
then the 124130 model number - not a US vin.
In gray market world, the first-registering state pretty much could
invent whatever VIN it felt like. Including sticking a WDB on
the front of a 107.048-12-X part
Anything that can be done with the sender itself? It looks like a
pretty well sealed up unit.
It is. The board is potted in silicone. I haven't seen many
signs of bad joints on the board itself, the problem usually is
bad contact with the socket, versus pins that were probably a
hair to
In the lead up to the invasion claims where being made that Saddam was
producing WMD's and was working with Al Quaida to use those WMD's as a
terrorist weapon. Therein lies an irony that if those claims where true Bush
and Co would have been hailed as heroes and the situation in Iraq may well
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Far as I remember the original mission was to find and destroy WMD's, that
was a no goer
Yeah, who would have thought that Saddam found it cheaper to let Iran think
he had WMDs than to actually stockpile them. The trade restrictions may
have had something to do with
ok, so lets see these auctions of yours.
V Layton wrote:
Hello all,
I know I'm not much of participating member of this list, but I do
regularly check in on the messages and see what you're all up to, and
enjoy reading many of your comments about various stuff.
I guess I wanted to announce
why?
Gary Hurst wrote:
what a damn shame
i really would like to convert back to single weights.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.okiebenz.com
Because Jabba likes to keep things interesting around here!
On 2/27/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
why?
Gary Hurst wrote:
what a damn shame
i really would like to convert back to single weights.
--
OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run
They generally advertise in the Star. Here's their site:
http://www.beckmanntechnologies.com/
Scott Ritchey
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 14:58
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re:
I have heard the thumb is a great tool on the human body and I have
discovered how great the delete key works for this thread. Please let me
know when all of this 20/20 hind sight solves these problems in a perfect
way.
Harry
On 2/27/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hendrik
Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it
On 2/27/07, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have heard the thumb is a great tool on the human body and I have
discovered how great the delete key works for this thread. Please let me
know when all of this 20/20 hind sight
Thanks for the feedback, everyone - I'll be seeing about cleaning it up this
weekend.
Mostly just relieved it should be fixable with a little poking around, at
this point.
Stuart S.
Sorry for the question on something that has been covered several times, but a
program crash [Windows does try to keep users from being bored] wiped out all
my saved emails. On my 1981 300SD what should the resistance read on the glow
plugs? I just changed them all and the start up smoking
Yes, and using the thumb to depress the left mouse button is the hard way to
delete messages, too! Let's start another no-win thread on how to delete
messages..
Werner ;-)
- Original Message -
From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
I think he's blowing smoke.
Ooops. Shoulda asked if I could light up first!
Thanks for the tips and clarifications of what constitutes crack.
My user name is
club123d
I figured you'd all spot me right away, and maybe I should say something
first! (not to be egotistical but that you guys
Hi Allen;
my tach. sender, amplifier , or as M.B. mech. calls Transducer was
doing the same; intermittent working; got one on ebay; ok; thought well,
i can't loose much; I'll tear into this; about an hour or more carefully
removing the silicone/ i noticed 2 breaks in solder around 2 wires; i
just
Yes; what about 15-50 Mystic,(i was told it was Kendal,don't know, but
don't want to start MORE OIL THREADS!!!) at under $40 for 5 gallons;
having changed oil every 500-3000 miles or less; with $6.50 filters;
makes for cheap oil change; i always have cleaner oil fresh filter; I
enjoy working on
One PC card slot, right above the spot the airport card sits in. Guess
there are really two slots, but only one is operator usable
On Feb 26, 2007, at 1:26 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
they really don't seem to be mroe expensive than comparable pismos.
no pcmcia, i presume?
That shock is because the power stub wiggles free and grounds on the
titanium body, or there is leakage to the body.
On Feb 26, 2007, at 1:35 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
they really don't seem to be mroe expensive than comparable pismos.
no pcmcia, i
On my 1981 300SD what should the resistance read on the glow plugs?
Nominally about 0.6 ohms when cold.
-- Jim
That's right Harry, although I prefer the scroll wheel on my mouse to go
past stuff I have no desire to look at at. Once I have looked at all the
messages and replied to some with my usual BS, I delete the days worth of
posts in one go. If I delete something accidentally, I can go into the
Thanks Jim.
BillR
- Original Message -
From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 1:16 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] resistance question
On my 1981 300SD what should the resistance read on the glow plugs?
it's been previously stated on this list that kendall no longer
actually exists. we can no longer reap the mystical (or mythical)
benefits of that bradford, PA oil.
On 2/28/07, Stephen D Murrell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes; what about 15-50 Mystic,(i was told it was Kendal,don't know, but
He's not what you would call a sesoned ebayer:
http://myworld.ebay.com/club123d/
On 2/27/07, V Layton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think he's blowing smoke.
Ooops. Shoulda asked if I could light up first!
Thanks for the tips and clarifications of what constitutes crack.
My user name is
Make that seasoned.
On 2/28/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
He's not what you would call a sesoned ebayer:
http://myworld.ebay.com/club123d/
On 2/27/07, V Layton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think he's blowing smoke.
Ooops. Shoulda asked if I could light up first!
Peppering this guy with all these negative comments is just rubbing salt
in his wounds. You might want to gingerly refrain, even though he might
be selling lemons.
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Make that seasoned.
On 2/28/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
He's not what you
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Peppering this guy with all these negative comments is just rubbing
salt in his wounds. You might want to gingerly refrain, even though
he might be selling lemons.
On the positive side his listings are well put together, have clear
photos, and seem to
I'm not getting any insulting insinuation yet, but the critique is good for
me I'm sure. Hell that's why I posted here. I know thre is much pride and
discretion amongst this group, so it makes for a good reality check. It's
my eleventh day, and the zero feedback is a bad indicator, but gotta
Plus I REALLY wanted to write a post with both the words: Golly and
Crack in it!
Perhaps I'm the only one with such odd humour.
Vince
_
Play Flexicon: the crossword game that feeds your brain. PLAY now for FREE.
Seems like rusty has them for about 49, these folks want 105.
Scott Ritchey wrote:
They generally advertise in the Star. Here's their site:
http://www.beckmanntechnologies.com/
Scott Ritchey
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
87 300SDL, 85
Thats the stuff that they sell at Atwoods. Wonder who makes it for
sure, because its cheap and easy to get. Not synthetic though.
Stephen D Murrell wrote:
Yes; what about 15-50 Mystic,(i was told it was Kendal,don't know, but
don't want to start MORE OIL THREADS!!!) at under $40 for 5
everybody has to start somewhere.
andrew strasfogel wrote:
He's not what you would call a sesoned ebayer:
http://myworld.ebay.com/club123d/
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 76 240D, 76
hahahahahaha
V Layton wrote:
Plus I REALLY wanted to write a post with both the words: Golly and
Crack in it!
Perhaps I'm the only one with such odd humour.
Vince
_
Play Flexicon: the crossword game that feeds your brain.
Going to be parting a Euro 240D 4 speed soon, hopefully (totalled,
bent frame, hit by Sprinter @ 45mph)
A good deal if you get to keep the Sprinter too! (I want one of those
engines. Don't know for what. I think it'd be real nice in a Dodge
Dakota.)
-- Jim
Allan -
Before you buy anything or try to repair the amp first measure the resistance
of the pickup coil. If you unscrew the amplifier you then measure the
resistance between pins 7 9, if I remember correctly. The resistance should
be fairly low like 200 ohms, again from memory. My pickup coil
Harry,
What better way to educate than to discuss the mistakes of the past?
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 10:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: New Euro terror alerts
I
HHHMMMMaybe you should come to Banned..Crack and golly can be
used together in so much more colorful ways there..
Mike
- Original Message -
From: V Layton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
it seems it's not real kendall though from what has been said here the last
time i brought all this up
On 2/28/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thats the stuff that they sell at Atwoods. Wonder who makes it for
sure, because its cheap and easy to get. Not synthetic though.
As has been mentioned before, this list is no place for discussion of
politics. OT content is just fine and keeps the list interesting, but
has lately been diluted with politics. I do not want to see anymore
political discussions at all. That is what the banned list is for. If
you want to
Can we talk about Anna Nicole?
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 12:15 PM
Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN: Political topics
As has been mentioned before, this list is no place for
I dont care.
Rusty Cullens wrote:
Can we talk about Anna Nicole?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
http://www.okiebenz.com
yeah, but those banned list guys use a lot of bad words and are racist,
misogynist, homophobic, anti-semitic and all the rest .
yeah, just like any other really fancy club in america :)
On 2/28/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As has been mentioned before, this list is no
no way. she was the nastiest of all the crack whores. just thinking about
her makes me want to vomit.
On 2/28/07, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Can we talk about Anna Nicole?
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes Mailing List
i do care, though.
does my voice not matter?
On 2/28/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I dont care.
Rusty Cullens wrote:
Can we talk about Anna Nicole?
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
(2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
thats true, maybe I should set up sort of a banned lite
Gary Hurst wrote:
yeah, but those banned list guys use a lot of bad words and are racist,
misogynist, homophobic, anti-semitic and all the rest .
yeah, just like any other really fancy club in america :)
--
Kaleb C.
Good selection, prices are a bit on the high end, but those Bundts for
$10 got my attention
On Feb 28, 2007, at 6:18 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote:
He's not what you would call a sesoned ebayer:
http://myworld.ebay.com/club123d/
On 2/27/07, V Layton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think he's
Vince,
Let the seller and buyer know that you have given them feedback and
would appreciate some in return. Works well to prod some times
On Feb 28, 2007, at 7:03 AM, V Layton wrote:
I'm not getting any insulting insinuation yet, but the critique is
good for me I'm sure. Hell that's why
Yeah, call it Banned for Pansies
On Feb 28, 2007, at 9:39 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
thats true, maybe I should set up sort of a banned lite
Gary Hurst wrote:
yeah, but those banned list guys use a lot of bad words and are
racist,
misogynist, homophobic, anti-semitic and all the rest .
Banned Lite, Admin Hosted ... or BLAH.
On 2/28/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
thats true, maybe I should set up sort of a banned lite
Gary Hurst wrote:
yeah, but those banned list guys use a lot of bad words and are racist,
misogynist, homophobic, anti-semitic and all the
Only if you want to put in to have her buried behind your store...
Bob R
- Original Message -
From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: Political topics
Can we talk
I love it when he flexes his admin muscle...
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:15 AM
Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN: Political topics
As has been mentioned before, this list is
All I know is that I am the father of Dannielynn, I am in contact with
Judge Korda almost everyday.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 12:59 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: Political
it turns me on too.
On 2/28/07, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I love it when he flexes his admin muscle...
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:15 AM
Subject: [MBZ]
Other than some $100 manuals I see no crack
I presume that those manuals have such a crazy small group that would be
interested in them I can't even consider what they'd be priced at.
-Curt
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:18:14 -0500
From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
Banned was awesome when I was on it (for about 3 months ~3 years
ago)... but holy cow 500+ emails a day was just too much.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
thats true, maybe I should set up sort of a banned lite
Gary Hurst wrote:
yeah, but those banned list guys use a lot of bad words and are
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
thats true, maybe I should set up sort of a banned lite
I was on another (non-MB) list that had what they called the
water-cooler list for random discussions which ended up being mostly
political.
But, not sure why you would feel obligated to provide
This whole thing is like a poorly written sequel to her sad reality show...
- Original Message -
From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: Political topics
my life is
We do not want to talk politics in general, we do want to share our
thoughts and feelings with people we like and trust. Banned allows us
to do that without hurt feelings
On Feb 28, 2007, at 10:27 AM, Allan Streib wrote:
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
thats true, maybe I
kleb has run off most everyone, so you needn't worry about too many emails
today
On 2/28/07, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Banned was awesome when I was on it (for about 3 months ~3 years
ago)... but holy cow 500+ emails a day was just too much.
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
thats true,
This is quite funny. read the whole thing and enjoy!
Reply to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2007-02-27, 10:59AM PST
1978 Mercedes 240D Automatic
As many know, early Mercedes diesels came in several flavors.
1. The 300d 5 cylinder automatic, which was really underpowered.
2. The 240D 4 cylinder
thanks Kevin, that was great! LOL!
Chris
kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is quite funny. read the whole
thing and enjoy!
Reply to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2007-02-27, 10:59AM PST
1978 Mercedes 240D Automatic
As many know, early Mercedes diesels came in several flavors.
1. The
That was even funnier than the goings on at my day job.
On 2/28/07, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
thanks Kevin, that was great! LOL!
Chris
kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is quite funny. read the
whole thing and enjoy!
Reply to:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2007-02-27,
And that is saying something!
On 2/28/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That was even funnier than the goings on at my day job.
--
I'm a man but I can change if I have to ... I guess.
Vince, your listings are rather decent, I must say (to quote Martin Short's
Ed Grimsley character).
One cavil, however. The rear doors on the 300TD wagon are larger than the
300D sedans, so it is UNlikely the rear door panel you're selling will fit
both types of W123 diesel. If I am correct in
I knew that would get a rise out of Don. Don needs to lose his idyllic life
and move back to DC. We are in the midst of an epidemic of pedestrian
kilings, 2 years of divided govummint, and freakish storms that grind the
city to a halt. As a bonus, approximately half of the US Senate is out on
I might moved to Greene Acres, but at least I left my son working in Old
Town Alexandria (beltway bandit engineer -- I mean, government contractor)
to carry on the family tradition.
On 2/28/07, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Don needs to lose his idyllic life and move back to DC.
Since I'm busy and lazy, I haven't repaired the steering rack on the Acura yet.
As a result, wifey has been driving the 300D and I've been driving/working out
in the Acura (working on my upperbody strength...I shall look like Arnold by
the time I get the steering rack fixed...and then I shall
That is the vision I fear when I hear back from a tow truck driver who
dropped off a car while my nephew was working on mine. He asked if the shop
ever bought Mercedes [no] and was told I might be interested. He said he
couldn't remember what it was, but it was an '85 to '87 diesel, SL
Wellno. Is that what I need to do?
- Original Message -
From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Freaky Fuel Gauge
Did you pull the sender unit (under the first aid box) and
Yes, and very carefully. Don't break those fragile wires or you will be
sending $$$ to Kaleb for a replacement.
On 2/28/07, Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Wellno. Is that what I need to do?
- Original Message -
From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Could gooed up wires on the sending unit cause the fuse to pop?
Disclaimer: Herr Doktor...the fuse WAS less than two years old.
Bob R.
- Original Message -
From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 2:59 PM
I blew that fuse about every 6 months in my 300D. All instrumentation
and directional signals would go out. I think the brake lights are on
it too, which makes it really fairly dangerous to lose.
Anyway, I did nothing but keep replacing it, and maybe the last
replacement fuse was just by chance
Oh, oh, oh, I know.
Check the wiring at your hazard flasher (on the console). I discovered on
mine that the insulation had cracked and a wire there was grounding out.
Shares a circuit with the turn signals, I think. (Mine is a '77 240D)
On 2/28/07, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I blew
On the '77 300D the flashers are on a different circuit.
- Original Message -
From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 3:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Freaky Fuel Gauge
Oh, oh, oh, I know.
Check the wiring at
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