Re: [MBZ] guns and recoil /.577 T-REX video

2008-03-31 Thread Tom Hargrave
The last one did OK Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 12:54 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] guns and recoil /.577

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not here. I can charge as much as I want... any credit card (so far up to $75) D.C. area On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 12:28 AM, Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I discovered last summer as I was having a problem with fuel tank/sending unit. I ran out of fuel and walked across the street

Re: [MBZ] Guns Firearms

2008-03-31 Thread andrew strasfogel
The others are relatively non-violent? 2008/3/31 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What makes this any different than the other thread that's being discussed right now? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] My excitement for the day....( snake identification)

2008-03-31 Thread andrew strasfogel
So what was the mystery snake? Copperhead or escaped pet? On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 1:31 AM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pointy face, you're not safe. Rou On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 12:18 AM, Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A useful snake ID site:

Re: [MBZ] Guns Firearms

2008-03-31 Thread Tom Hargrave
Off topic is off topic. And for the record, handguns are not violent, people are violent. To date, a handgun has never killed a person. People kill people and I've been around long enough to understand that if someone wants to do me harm he will so with whatever he has on hand, including a

Re: [MBZ] off topic -- my grandmother's old building in new york

2008-03-31 Thread andrew strasfogel
This is right across the street from my brother's apartment bldg. In fact you can see his windows... On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 1:14 PM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good work, Gary. I find all that stuff wicked interesting. After I win the lottery I will research whichever building I

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 7:40 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BATFE agrees with you on the Micra. They recently bought 2,000 of them, nice blue ones, custom engraved with Always Think Forfeiture. As if masked goons need to be reminded to steal stuff. It's especially appropriate

[MBZ] w124 door check strap

2008-03-31 Thread John M McIntosh
Wife goes out to 92 wagon, clack clack, comes back in complains door is busted.. Sure enough door check strap makes wicked clacking noise, also it jumps about in the door. Drop by dealer to get a new one, clue if it's in stock there you wonder how long they last. In looking the old one is

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic) /Epson BOO!

2008-03-31 Thread LWB250
Epson has, for some years, incorporated small PCBs in their cartridges that record ink levels. If you attempt to refill a cartridge, it still won't print because the PCB tells the printer that the cartridge is empty, even when it's not. It's not a big deal, as you can buy the devices

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electronics Retail Store info

2008-03-31 Thread Gary Thompson
To me Fry's is not what it used to be. I remeber the old days when I had business in the Bay area making the pilgrimage to Fry's just to gawk at all the electronic components and sub-assemblies for sale. The Fry's near me here in Austin now is just another big box consumer appliance reseller ala

[MBZ] O'Steens in St. Augustine

2008-03-31 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Bill, Just talked to our locals in Mayport. They had dinner there 2 weeks ago. The place is alive and well, just surrounded by road construction and widening of the road on the other side of the street. (Thank God) They're closed Sundays and Mondays in the slow season, so if you called then,

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-31 Thread Rusty Cullens
I have a condo on Fernandina Beach that I bought 21 years ago. I try to go down at least 4 times a year. I will be there from May 6th till May10th. Singleton's has been a regular event for us. we go at least once each time we are down. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electronics Retail Store info

2008-03-31 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm not impressed by fry's here in gwinnett. little sales help and none of it competent. you have to wait on line 3 times to get anything (first a line to pull the part, then to pay, then pass through security). i've only been there once and that was one time too many. On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Almost? 1.44MB vs 4000MB? Dude the 64MB flash drive made the floppy obsolete. The 4GB flash drive makes my 4GB tape drive even more obsolete. It almost makes DVDs obsolete. -Curt Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:46:57 -0400 From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's

2008-03-31 Thread Rusty Cullens
I will do that. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Singleton's Give me a call or send an

Re: [MBZ] guns and recoil /.577 T-REX video/bad link

2008-03-31 Thread jfreezn
The link was good when I sent it--'cause I tested it.? massive-recoil-rifle.wmv? Who or what would have edited my mail? Chuck's path was different, but got to same site. Jim in Phoenix -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:18

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
What do you do that needs a Mac Pro? 80% of people would get plenty from a Mac Mini or iMac... I've even considered one for my primary machine. The thing that keeps me from it is that I edit video on a PC (I hates Final Cut) and its on a KVM... -Curt Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:54:19 -0400

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic) /Epson BOO!

2008-03-31 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:54:57 -0700 (PDT) LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Granted, you can't print decent photos on it, but I don't print photos anyway - I send them to a local CVS or Walgreens to be printed. I had gotten a Lexmark on which to print photos, but found the manufacturer-supplied

Re: [MBZ] w124 door check strap

2008-03-31 Thread Jim Cathey
However the broken one was made in 92, and had broken both ears off. Don't these usually have the check balls fail? Versus breaking the ears. I've never heard of the steel ones breaking in any other way except blowing the balls out the side of the slider. It was the old-style pot-metal ones

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
If you treat them with any sort of kindness they're very reliable. I've got a 128MB Kingston that I've had for going on 5 years now thats been dead reliable, never lost a file. Its been mostly supplanted by a 512MB I got a few months ago. Like you I hate to pay for one, my employer gave me

Re: [MBZ] Guns Firearms

2008-03-31 Thread Gary Hurst
as i always tell my kid, guns don't kill people, bullets do. choose your cartridge carefully and never skimp on quality! 2008/3/31 Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Off topic is off topic. And for the record, handguns are not violent, people are violent. To date, a handgun has never killed a

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Gary Hurst
i don't NEED one, but i'd like one On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 9:43 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you do that needs a Mac Pro? 80% of people would get plenty from a Mac Mini or iMac... I've even considered one for my primary machine. The thing that keeps me from it is that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electronics Retail Store info

2008-03-31 Thread Rich Thomas
The one in Houston (Sugar Land actually) has a lot of geek kids working there, they build computers and write software in their sleep. I was there a few weeks back, wandered over to the telescope/camera section, some older guy asked me if I wanted help. Turns out he was a high school physics

Re: [MBZ] OT, measuring bottle?

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
If you'd asked 2 weeks ago I could have given you a couple... I cleaned out the garage and they went to the dump... I'll have an 8oz one in the fall -Curt Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:14:10 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] OT, measuring bottle? To: mercedes

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Allan Streib
Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Almost? 1.44MB vs 4000MB? Dude the 64MB flash drive made the floppy obsolete. The 4GB flash drive makes my 4GB tape drive even more obsolete. It almost makes DVDs obsolete. IMHO floppies are still SLIGHTLY more convenient for sneaker-netting small files

Re: [MBZ] Singletons.....and a picture

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Careful with ATF, its red and if your tank gets dipped (unlikely but still) they could tag you for dyed untaxed diesel... Marshall suggested a quart of motor oil every so often. I do it twice a year spring and fall to add some lubrication. Seems like the engine runs quite a bit quieter when

[MBZ] Surgery intern

2008-03-31 Thread wilton strickland
Congratulations, Sunil! Does that include a US Navy commission? Ensign? Lieutenant? LTCOL Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT Guns Firearms

2008-03-31 Thread Jim Cathey
And for the record, handguns are not violent, people are violent. Indeed. I've caused _far_ more pain and suffering with a wrench than ever with any gun. And that all to myself, too. Screwdrivers and soldering irons also have had a notable influence in that department. Then there was that

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread dave walton
The total should show zero. -Dave Walton On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 10:31 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I am at checkout and it is still showing a $9.95 charge after Google Checkout. Are you saying they don't charge your card? On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 8:48 PM, dave walton

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Is that a debit or credit card? I put $59.95 in the 190D yesterday with my Mastercard... -Curt Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:42:30 -0400 From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Jim Cathey
Your point about DVDs is one I've thought about, wondering when the DVD will be supplanted by solid-state storage. CD/DVDs are a terrible medium for what they are used for, they are far too easy to scratch and a single scratch can render the disc unplayable. When 8GB flash drives can be

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Is that a debit or credit card? I put $59.95 in the 190D yesterday with my Mastercard... I seem to remember pump signage locally that said $50 limit on Visa, $75 limit on M/C. If you want 30 gallons of $4 diesel, Just put $75 on your M/C and the rest on your Visa.

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Gary Hurst
i archive everything on dvd and put it all way in cases and then put the cases in boxes if this isn't a system that works, then i just flat have problems. On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Your point about DVDs is one I've thought about, wondering when the

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i archive everything on dvd and put it all way in cases and then put the cases in boxes What's the expected lifespan of the dye in the disk if not subjected to light in storage? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

[MBZ] OT: Gary's Guns

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Ohh Kimber... My Dad and I looked at a Kimber .22 target rifle back when I was in highschool when I was shooting alot. It was like $700 which at the time was way more money than we could consider. I'll never forget how good that rifle felt... -Curt Date: Sun, 30 Mar 2008 23:42:21 -0400 From:

Re: [MBZ] Surgery intern

2008-03-31 Thread Sunil Hari
Sir, I was commisioned as an ensign in 2004 in the USNR. Upon graduation from medical school, I will be superseded to lieutenant in the USN (05 JUN 2008) V/R, On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 11:00 AM, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations, Sunil! Does that include a US Navy

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gary's Guns

2008-03-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Ohh Kimber... My Dad and I looked at a Kimber .22 target rifle 25 years ago you could buy used Winchester 75, Mossberg 44LS and 144LS, and I believe a Remington target .22 for way cheap, like $50 or something thru the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Still got my Winchester

Re: [MBZ] Surgery intern

2008-03-31 Thread Gary Hurst
so sunil will soon be LTCOM on this nomenclature? On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 11:00 AM, wilton strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations, Sunil! Does that include a US Navy commission? Ensign? Lieutenant? LTCOL Wilton ___

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Gary Hurst
i hope you aren't asking me that. i'd guess a darn long time! On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 10:16 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: i archive everything on dvd and put it all way in cases and then put the cases in boxes What's the expected lifespan of the dye in

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Allan Streib
Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: The CD is far more durable than the vinyl record it replaced, for instance. Yes and no -- a vinyl record with a scratch is generally still playable, at least in part, if you are willing to tolerate the pop every time the scratch passes under the pickup

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread Allan Streib
The MasterCard limit is higher. I don't have a MasterCard, only VISA and Discover. I don't think it has anything to do with whether it's a credit or debit card. Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing any limits posted with regards to Discover maybe I'll try that card next time. Allan

[MBZ] Cheap c280 ON EBAY

2008-03-31 Thread Donald Snook
Looks like a decent car. Are these any good? http://tinyurl.com/2nujyk no affliation Donald H. Snook http://www.mtsqh.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT Guns Firearms

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
My wife had never known guns before we started dating but she took to shooting like a fish to water, in some cases (trap notably) she's better than me. Before we got married my mom had a bridal shower for her and her parents came. That was the first and only trip they've made to see my

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Supposedly if they're exposed to any amount of humidity eventually the disc medium itself (the shiny bit) will oxidize away. This is apparently more of a problem on burn-em-yourself discs than pressed ones. That said I've still got the first cd I ever bought back in '91 (Roger Waters The

[MBZ] Surgery intern

2008-03-31 Thread wilton strickland
That's great Sunil! Congratulations, again! I assume you mean LT (pay grade O-3), not LT, JG (O-2). So it'll be LT Sunil or Dr. Hari. BTW, LTCOM is Lt Commander (O-4); LTCOL is Lt Colonel (O-5) - Commander in Navy talk. LTCOL Wilton ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Gary's Guns

2008-03-31 Thread Curt Raymond
You still can buy those pretty cheap, seems they've reflooded the market from somewhere, maybe summer camps selling off stock as they end a shooting program? The Kimber however isn't even in the same BALLPARK. I've got a Remington, I forget the model but Fieldmaster was part of it although

[MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Just fueled up a couple of days ago...$92 Bucks and change @ $4.29 /Gal. OUCH Used my VISA Check card at my favorate Hess Station. No limit issues for me, but typically, when I see the pump, the guy ahead of me (poor guy) pumped $200 worth. Must be a regional/station specific thing.

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-31 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
Rusty, If I see I'll be down there in May when you are, I'll give you a shout. Ever go to the old Strickland's resturant between Singleton's and the ferry slip? My Friend's Uncle owned it and she and her brother worked there till it closed. Angelo Giaimo/Fishkill/IBM @ IBMUS Internet: [EMAIL

[MBZ] OT: Stripping Off Topic Messages

2008-03-31 Thread Rick Knoble
- Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Guns Firearms The addition of OT in the subject line allows my email filter to strip it automatically, rather than filling

Re: [MBZ] mind numbing deals at micro center (way off topic)

2008-03-31 Thread Bill R
When my son went active they were quite particular about the watches that were allowed - something about the reflective qualities of some watches. He was a mechanic then, and 'almost' never left the shop [that he would tell us about, anyway. I did hear a mention of going into the field to help

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread Bill R
I regularly go over that amount. Mine is a VISA debit. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:43 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases VISA has

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-31 Thread Rusty Cullens
No, I haven't. We usually take the ferry over just once to Jax and Singleton's is where we end up since it is right there. My cell is 770-490-7320 if you are there during that time. we usually just play beach bums and lie out in the sun and read books. So if you want to catch lunch maybe Bill

Re: [MBZ] Starter system

2008-03-31 Thread Fmiser
Philip asked: Is it normal for a hot engine to require 5 times more current through the starter? Peter wrote: The windings aquire high resistance with age, compounded by further resistance increase when they are hot, with the result that the starter will be pulling something like

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stripping Off Topic Messages

2008-03-31 Thread Allan Streib
Why not just set a filter on the term guns from the subject line instead (or in addition)? Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: - Original Message - From: Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:17 PM Subject:

[MBZ] Continuing intermittent vacuum problems

2008-03-31 Thread Allan Streib
Today while driving around during my lunch hour I lost vacuum again. Brake pedal became very firm, and engine shutoff did not work. Checked vacuum lines and everything looked secure. After returning to the car and restarting some 30 minutes later, everything had returned to normal. Indicative

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-31 Thread Bill R
Sounds good to me. Being of the retired persuasion I am often available. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 1:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport No,

Re: [MBZ] O'Steens in St. Augustine

2008-03-31 Thread Bill R
Good to hear. Might be our Friday date night destination this week. Thanks - BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of ANGELO GIAIMO Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 8:50 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] O'Steens in St. Augustine

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-31 Thread Rusty Cullens
dang, I wish I was retired. Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. Tel 1-800-741-5252 Fax 770-454-9745 - Original Message - From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 2:37 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-31 Thread PM7088
I'm constantly getting e-mail from retired friends like: We are going on vacation, won't be answering e-mail for a while... WTF is with that? Retired is Vacation. Pete -- Original message -- From: Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] dang, I wish I was retired.

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-31 Thread Rick Knoble
dang, I wish I was retired. That makes AT LEAST two of us! Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Continuing intermittent vacuum problems

2008-03-31 Thread Rich Thomas
You might have a bad/loose hose somewhere, or the cnxn at the vac pump itself is loose? Or a hose clogged? Or maybe you have a failing brake booster, took me awhile to diagnose that but a new one restored all to its previous glory. I wouldn't think a torn diaphragm in the vac pump would do

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread Allan Streib
ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Just fueled up a couple of days ago...$92 Bucks and change @ $4.29 /Gal. OUCH Used my VISA Check card at my favorate Hess Station. No limit issues for me, but typically, when I see the pump, the guy ahead of me (poor guy) pumped $200 worth.

[MBZ] OT guns

2008-03-31 Thread Donald Snook
I have never been able to contribute to the gun emails on here, because I don't own a gun and had not shot one since I was kid. HOWEVER, I now have something to contribute. My father in law is a typical country preacher. He has been the pastor of a local church for 20 years. The church has 40

Re: [MBZ] Continuing intermittent vacuum problems

2008-03-31 Thread Dan Weeks
On my 82 300SD with 298k miles, it was a combination of a vac pump that wasn't pulling spec vaccum and a crack in the brake vacuum can. Symptoms exactly as you describe. New pump and repaired (via epoxy) brake vac can fixed it. Warn't cheap, but it worked. I'd get a shop to check the vac

Re: [MBZ] Continuing intermittent vacuum problems

2008-03-31 Thread Allan Streib
What is the spec on the vacuum pump? On mine, with everything but the brake booster disconnected, my Mity-Vac was showing about 23 or so. Allan -- 1983 300D Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: On my 82 300SD with 298k miles, it was a combination of a vac pump that wasn't pulling spec vaccum

Re: [MBZ] '95 C280 ON EBAY

2008-03-31 Thread RELNGSON
Looks like a decent car. Are these any good? The W202 C280 is a very good car. My '95 C280 was the same color, Garnet Red. When I traded it in April 2001 I got $18.5K for it with much less mileage. Two things are concerning. The check engine light fix could be simple but nothing is ever

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stripping Off Topic Messages

2008-03-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why not just set a filter on the term guns from the subject line instead (or in addition)? Ah, but then you might miss a message you really wanted to read, like one with the subject Great guns! W116 ACC servo problems

[MBZ] Portland CL '82 300tD fixer, what a shame!

2008-03-31 Thread Kevin Kraly
Only 250K miles, and no one noticed the oil cooler line that was ready to blow! http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/car/625463279.html $350.00 is a pretty good price though, especially if someone out there has a spare 617.952. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula PS. Where do oil

[MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread Rolf
I got a donor for an AMG spoiler for the W123 but I need a reputable shop in the San Francisco area. Can anyone give a recommendation? -Rolf ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread George Larribeau
Have nor seen that here in Dallas for at least a year or so. My experience with it was always dependent on the station. The first one that I noticed it at was a Wall Mart in Carrollton. But it 'went away' some time ago. Do not believe it to be related to any kind of a 'credit limit ' on my card,

Re: [MBZ] Singleton's in Mayport

2008-03-31 Thread Bill R
Look at it this way: I get no leave, no paid vacations, no days off, no weekends off, no perks of the job. You could be better off than you think. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 2:47 PM

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 2:01 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got a donor for an AMG spoiler for the W123 but I need a reputable shop in the San Francisco area. Can anyone give a recommendation? Wow, you found 20 people wanting to rice up their W123s? Yeah, I know, de gustibus non

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread Zeitgeist
Actually, AMG did put together a race-prepped 114 (or was it a 108?) with bitchin fender flares. I'm not a huge fan of the 123, but mo-powah to ya, if that's what turns yer crank. Rather than fibreglass, it might be useful to have the existing spoiler vacuum formed and then constructed out of

Re: [MBZ] OT guns

2008-03-31 Thread Tom Hargrave
Welcome to the dark side of the force, the world of Evil Gun Owners. Now you need to finish the conversion by purchasing a nice Sig. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donald Snook

[MBZ] Ricing a 123

2008-03-31 Thread wilton strickland
To each his/her own - that's why we have different names - we're all different, and vive la difference. I'd-never-do-it-factory-original's-best Wilton. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, AMG did put together a race-prepped 114 (or was it a 108?) with bitchin fender flares. Don't give Jim any ideas, considering he has a couple of 114s, plenty of sheet metal, and a brand new welder. Alex

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread R A Bennell
How about a chin spoiler under the front bumper? If it was done cleanly it would not show up much. Theoretically, these things improve mileage by reducing airflow under the vehicle. It does not even need to be fancy. I recall tests done on a truck where they used a flat aluminum panel that

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread Rolf
Are you referring to this? http://winmutt.com/images/benz/amg-13-big.jpg As far as the 123 being a sports car, the coupe, sedan and even wagon have all raced. Here is the 280 AMG kit: http://winmutt.com/images/benz/AMG123kit.jpg Carlsson, BBS, AMG, Zender, Lorinser, RENNtech and others all

Re: [MBZ] Ricing a 123

2008-03-31 Thread Rolf
Whats factory? AMG is now owned by MBZ, does this make it factory? -Rolf wilton strickland wrote: To each his/her own - that's why we have different names - we're all different, and vive la difference. I'd-never-do-it-factory-original's-best Wilton. ___

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 2:54 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you referring to this? http://winmutt.com/images/benz/amg-13-big.jpg Aaaagh! My eyes! Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/

[MBZ] Vac problems

2008-03-31 Thread Dan Weeks
On Mar 31, 2008, at 4:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the spec on the vacuum pump? On mine, with everything but the brake booster disconnected, my Mity-Vac was showing about 23 or so. Allan -- 1983 300D I have no idea. Shop did the whole thing. Sorry. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread Rolf
To each their own I suppose. Thats hotness right there. Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 2:54 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are you referring to this? http://winmutt.com/images/benz/amg-13-big.jpg Aaaagh! My eyes! Alex

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread LarryT
I always find it very irritating. I end up putting $50 into the tank then starting the process over again for another $2 or so dollars - so I can check the MPGs (32.2 MPH last time we filled up) ;-) Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test

Re: [MBZ] OT guns

2008-03-31 Thread Loren Faeth
That sounds like fun. Don, You should join Isaac Walton League. The one here has a nice range, similar to the one you described. My problem is that I can't figure out how to hit anything since i got bifocals. Back in the day, when I was in HS or so, if I got off a shot, it was pretty much

Re: [MBZ] Continuing intermittent vacuum problems

2008-03-31 Thread Rich Thomas
After I replaced the brake booster, and the vac pump was rebuilt a year or two ago, I was getting somewhere around 15 if I recall, maybe a bit lower (13?). 23 is indicative of pending failure, Dave. --R Allan Streib wrote: What is the spec on the vacuum pump? On mine, with everything but

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, I need a fiberglass fabricator.

2008-03-31 Thread R A Bennell
If you peeled off all of the stickers and removed the extra lights on the front, that red car would look pretty good. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rolf Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 3:54 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Vac problems

2008-03-31 Thread Loren Faeth
That would be a good vac pump, if it is pulling 23 of vacuum. At 04:57 PM 3/31/2008, you wrote: On Mar 31, 2008, at 4:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the spec on the vacuum pump? On mine, with everything but the brake booster disconnected, my Mity-Vac was showing about 23 or so.

[MBZ] Bay area folks, etc.

2008-03-31 Thread wilton strickland
Peeling the stickers and removing those lights would not only improve aerodynamics and lighten the car to improve fuel consumption, it'd make the car look a helluva lot better, too. Wilton 91 350SDL, 87 300D, 80 240D (deceased), 81 300D (sold 4 yrs ago); no ricing on any

Re: [MBZ] Bay area folks, etc.

2008-03-31 Thread R A Bennell
Yes, I could learn to like the flared fenders and those wheels and I sort of like the look of the grill with no bumper but it would be pretty exposed to damage. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of wilton strickland Sent: Monday, March

[MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns

2008-03-31 Thread Loren Faeth
From Saturday: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080329/NEWS/803290329/-1/archive From Sunday: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080330/NEWS/80330006/-1/archive Great story. Too bad the Pizza guy didn't kill the perp. Now the scumbag

Re: [MBZ] OT guns

2008-03-31 Thread LarryT
Hi Donald, Yours wasxx the typical reaction. People try it and discover it is great fun - and not at all like seen on TV. When my wife I went thru the training course for our CCW permits, she fired a pistol at a target in a controlled environment - she's fired my rifles before but

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread LWB250
The Hess by my house does an automatic hold on any credit card for $75 minimum, according to them it's to prevent driveoffs (whaahh?) Use a debit card and there's no hold. Dan --- George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have nor seen that here in Dallas for at least a year or so. My

[MBZ] OT: Man bites dog, was guns

2008-03-31 Thread Rich Thomas
Notice the article says that drivers have the option of not delivering if they believe the area not to be safe. So, how does a driver assess whether an area is safe or not? Would that involve any sort of profiling? That could get a driver into more trouble than packing (which is against PH

Re: [MBZ] '95 C280 ON EBAY

2008-03-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
For that sort of money you can't expect perfection but it looks nice. The 104 motor is pretty robust but more expensive for parts than it's 103 cousin. They do like to leak out the front as well, which is a relatively easy fix, I had to do my 103 and I am thinking the 104 is similar but don't

[MBZ] OT - VISA's stupid limit

2008-03-31 Thread wilton strickland
Also irritating to not only be paying $4 for 10-cent, but after trying to get the pump to reset to allow me to pump, a week ago I hobbled a LONG way inside with my walker, waited in line behind 8 others to finally tell the cashier to please reset the pump so I could get some fuel, she

Re: [MBZ] OT: VISA's stupid limit on fuel purchases

2008-03-31 Thread Peter Frederick
Never had a problem yet. What happens, pump shut off or something? I just filled up at the Marathon, but went inside as that particular station doesn't have pay at the pump for diesel. Peter On Mar 30, 2008, at 9:03 PM, Timothy Robinson wrote: It might have something to do with

Re: [MBZ] w124 door check strap

2008-03-31 Thread Peter Frederick
Not a great design, they have a limited (often VERY short) lifetime. At least they aren't expensive, and not all that bad to replace. The door liner gets easier with practice, I can do one in 5 min now! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Vac problems

2008-03-31 Thread Peter Frederick
I seem to recall 19 vac within two minutes or so. Check for a ruptured booster diaphram. Not common, but it happens. Also, you should probably replace the main line, the fitting/check valve cracks with age. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] OT - VISA'Ss stupid limit

2008-03-31 Thread wilton strickland
That's $4 for 10-cent FUEL. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT guns

2008-03-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
Shooting a weapon is a skill and as such a test of ones ability to aim, relax, breathe and whatever else it takes to be a good marksperson. Nothing wrong with that but when people own handguns and rifles just so they feel manly or have the power to intimidate others, then the problems start. I

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