Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Jim Cathey
does not foam. When it shuts off I leave it alone and remove the fill nozzle from the port. I hope this provides a consistent filling method. I do not think it does. I top off exclusively, and the amount of topping off required varies quite a bit due to the highly- variable amount of

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Jim Cathey
how do i cash checks of the sort that the check cashing places won't cash? So far as I know, if you take it to the bank (or a branch) that it is drawn on they _must_ pay you. A check is a pay order to the bank from the account holder. You are not (or at least were not) required to have an

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
That's cool that you are there with the Presidential candidate and engaged in this. I did not say that he surrounds himself with all Black crowds at all times - only that he does sometimes. I believe that it is no more okay to have an all Black anything than it is to have an all White anything.

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: So far as I know, if you take it to the bank (or a branch) that it is drawn on they _must_ pay you. Last time I did that with a paycheck (the bank was across the street from us, the leading CPA firm in that town) the teller thought I needed to be fingerprinted first. She

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Timothy Robinson
on 4/13/08 2:27 Uhr, Jim Cathey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how do i cash checks of the sort that the check cashing places won't cash? So far as I know, if you take it to the bank (or a branch) that it is drawn on they _must_ pay you. A check is a pay order to the bank from the account

Re: [MBZ] Light manoower

2008-04-13 Thread Bill R
I think the total weight of 2 tons of manure will depend on how much of the aroma has drifted off ... BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 10:41 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Loren Faeth
From what I have seen, the illegals cash their checks at wallyland or at a grocery store.. As long as you no habla inglish and change your name to a mexican sounding name, you would be ok. buy fake ID. Illegals can do anything they want, even murder and skate. all they have to do is buy

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Timothy Robinson wrote: I overheard a transaction at my bank last week. It seems to be a policy that if one doesn't have an account at that bank a fee is charged for cashing a check though it is drawn on them. However, I noted they accepted fingerprints and didn't yet require a DNA sample.

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Loren Faeth
The old grey haired hippies (that are still alive) in the Kau district of Hawaii live off the grid and grow their own. I don't know if they are free of banks, but they have a cash economy, selling what they grow to locals and tourists. I guess there is a wholesale market too, but I don't

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: So far as I know, if you take it to the bank (or a branch) that it is drawn on they _must_ pay you. Apparently, federal banking laws don't require that they do it for free, and some of the national banks will go to court if a state tries to force them to do it for free:

Re: [MBZ] 104 timing chain/tensioner

2008-04-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:22:49 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone had experience changing the timing chain and tensioner on a 320E M104 engine 92 E320 this time, 124 chassis. Has audible chain slap. Could be just a tensioner. More likely, both. Should I order chain

Re: [MBZ] 260E Inj. TSBs

2008-04-13 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hendrick Fay. Ta, very much. The PO had both pumps replaced about 6 months before she gave it to me, or at least paid for the replacement. Starting cold, it responds normally and drives well. Runnung hot 95c it runs well. The only problems is when it is about half warm, 40c, or has shut off

Re: [MBZ] 104 timing chain/tensioner

2008-04-13 Thread Loren Faeth
At 09:30 AM 4/13/2008, you wrote: On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:22:49 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone had experience changing the timing chain and tensioner on a 320E M104 engine 92 E320 this time, 124 chassis. Has audible chain slap. Could be just a tensioner. More

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread LarryT
Hi Gary I think you'll find MOs create no questions at all.In fact they like MOs because of the speed they *should* clear. If they start asking about where the money is coming from tell them it's none of their business If they want to push it make them get a search warrant - which

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread LWB250
My mom got caught up with some of the taxes are unconstitutional groups a few years ago. It took months of constant lobbying on the part of myself and my brother (a career banker, like my dad was) to convince her that these people were idiots, and if she wanted to avoid taxes or pay as little as

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm pessimistic from the above that i will be able to get rid of banks. as i am absolutely such a small fish in general, this is not a practical matter as i'm pretty confident that no one really has any interest in watching me. i guess what irks me is the dead stupidity of it. they think by

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread LWB250
Not completely true. You need to review the Bank Secrecy Act: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bank_Secrecy_Act For that matter, the Bush administration has also enabled banks to report questionable account activity to the Fed to try and target those who might try and fly below the radar, so to

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Fuel consumption will vary with driving conditions (wet roads use more power, the water drags on the tires), cool damp weather gives more hp from the water vapor in the air, AC use (climate control, remember, it's automatic) can use a mpg or so, idling time, number of hard acceleration

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Gary Hurst
it continues the idea that we, the people, are all insurgents and must be watched closely so we can get caught at something. a government by the people, of the people and far the people consciously transformed into a government AGAINST the people and the people seem by and large pleased with this

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Robert Rentfro
I wonder if all this nonsense is spreading to small town banks? In '77 I got tossed in the cooler at 0400 in Fon-du-lac, WI, for doing 86 in a 25 in my TR7. I had to sit there in the klink with a drunk guy until 1100 to see the judge. My ticket was a little over $400 so I got my checkbook out.

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-13 Thread Russ Williams
Gerry, If his cable company is like Cox here they charge 70 bucks an hour to find the cable for you and he may have to wait 2 weeks for them to do it. Lowes Home Depot used to have a inexpensive Network Tone Generator. Around 30 bucks. I tried to find it on their online catalog but it wasn't

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Harry Watkins
My daughter sent this: TIPS ON PUMPING GAS I don't know what you are paying for gasoline but here in California we are also paying higher, up to $3.50 per gallon. But my line of work is in petroleum for about 31 years now, so here are some tricks to get more of your money's worth for every

Re: [MBZ] Light manoower

2008-04-13 Thread OK Don
I suspect that it gets heavier as you get closer to it. On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 7:48 AM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think the total weight of 2 tons of manure will depend on how much of the aroma has drifted off ... BillR -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies:

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread LarryT
OK Jim, I'll try topping up the tank as you suggest, but I'm wondering how much extra fuel goes into the tank by topping off? A quart maybe? As far as the comments from the person saying to fill up in the AM - I thought the temp was stable once you get around 6 into the ground? Thx

Re: [MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns Now - Back to Guns OT OT

2008-04-13 Thread LarryT
you wrote - her renter (other side of duplex) was raped that night by someone who broke in. So now she's got a gun. Same thing happened to my D-I-L - she had a 180 degree change in her idea of gun control.I wish she'd go with my son to the range so she'd know exactly how to use it - but

Re: [MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns Now - Back to Guns OT OT

2008-04-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Same thing happened to my D-I-L - she had a 180 degree change in her idea of gun control... Sometimes people just don't seem to think straight - and refuse to listen. Give her a break, it takes awhile to adjust when you've been thinking you've been living in a nanny state all this time,

Re: [MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns Now - Back to Guns OT OT

2008-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: Same thing happened to my D-I-L - she had a 180 degree change in her idea of gun control.I wish she'd go with my son to the range so she'd know exactly how to use it - but she hasn't come far enough yet. She assumes my son will be around if something bad happens.

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Jim Cathey
I'll try topping up the tank as you suggest, but I'm wondering how much extra fuel goes into the tank by topping off? A quart maybe? That's true of the gasser SL's, certainly. But the diesels all have a considerably greater amount that you can get into them, and that amount varies quite a

Re: [MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns Now - Back to Guns OT OT

2008-04-13 Thread Jim Cathey
...we're on the highway to Hell, or at least to the Fourth Reich. Let's hope it goes no better for the Fourth than it did for the Third. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT Philosophy

2008-04-13 Thread LarryT
sounds like a lot of the politicians we have. Most have gone into politics after getting a law degree. Their so-called public service career starts there and they never work at a real job -- which I define as one where they get up every morning and go to work for too little pay for too long

Re: [MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns Now - Back to Guns OT OT

2008-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Jim Cathey wrote: Let's hope it goes no better for the Fourth than it did for the Third. The Third Reich grew to control most of two continents in under 15 years. I expect the Fourth to be content with ruling 300,000,000 people on one continent. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Philosophy

2008-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: No need to continue - I'm sure ya'll get the idea - there's a huge amount of experiences that are important to the voters that the politicians have no concept of. I remember when my parents signed their first gov't farming subsity contract. A year or so later, the USDA rep got

[MBZ] Nikelodean Looking for gun Smart kids

2008-04-13 Thread LarryT
NICK NEWS WANTS YOUR KID Nickelodeon has contacted Gun Owners of America and offered us a wonderful opportunity to get out the pro-gun message to young people. They want some teenagers (between 11-15 years of age) to appear on the May 13 taping of Nick News which will run later that month.

Re: [MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns Now - Back to Guns OT OT

2008-04-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
To put yet a different spin on things: This sounds like what the AntiChrist will do. Brian On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 10:59 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: Let's hope it goes no better for the Fourth than it did for the Third. The Third Reich grew to control most

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread OK Don
I guess they feel that if they can be caught cheating on their wives/taxes, the terrorist will be caught also??? On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it continues the idea that we, the people, are all insurgents and must be watched closely so we can get caught

Re: [MBZ] OT Philosophy

2008-04-13 Thread Allan Streib
Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think that Oz is being used a test case to see if they can get away with it. It is being sold as being more secure for buyers and sellers. Of course it is also more profitable to the ebay/paypal monopoly. So are they taking away the option to

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Allan Streib
Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think only homeless people and drug dealers can function without banks. You could always cash your checks at those check cashing places I reckon and then send your mortgage company an envelope full of fifties. Banks are a necessary evil. If you go

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Gary Hurst
i don't actually have 10,000 dollars. or even close to that. you think if i showed up at met life in new york in person they'd cash it for me on demand? :) the appraiser comes out tomorrow. hope they don't lowball me On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 3:23 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] topup

2008-04-13 Thread RELNGSON
but I'm wondering how much extra fuel goes into the tank by topping off?  A quart maybe? It varies all over the place. My 203 would take another gallon plus if I dribbled it in after the nozzle kicked off. My 204 takes about a pint more. My old diesel took at least another gallon but it

[MBZ] Soy oil price!

2008-04-13 Thread wilton strickland
'Just saw soy oil at Sam's for $25.67 per 35 lb. jug; that's $5.58 per gallon!! 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] topup

2008-04-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Too much fuel in the tank on a hot day, it will go right through the canister and onto the ground if you insist on filling up to the very limit the tank will hold. There is some air space designed into the tank to prevent this, but if you keep dribbling fuel in you can fill it right up to

Re: [MBZ] topup

2008-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Frederick wrote: Too much fuel in the tank on a hot day, it will go right through the canister and onto the ground if you insist on filling up to the very limit the tank will hold. I usually round up to the nearest dollar if I'm on my way home, I'll burn off that much driving the

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Scott Ritchey
My new Subaru gasser has a MPG indicator driven by the engine computer. It indicates instantaneous MPG (which is useless because it jumps with every twitch of the gas pedal) or average MPG since last reset. It consistently reads about 1/2 to 1 MPG high based on manual calculations at each fillup.

Re: [MBZ] got my truck back

2008-04-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well I did some hauling yesterday with it. Got 17mpg hauling thru the ozark mountains of arkansas. Expect it would do better when on the open road without all the hills etc. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: They are not oil fired like the powerstroke, they are electronic. Gm

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Robert Rentfro
Scott told us about his Subaru: It indicates instantaneous MPG (which is useless because it jumps with every twitch of the gas pedal) or average MPG since last reset. It consistently reads about 1/2 to 1 MPG high based on manual calculations at each fill up. I wondered about that. I watch the

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Peter Frederick
Diesels suffer less from milage drop in city driving than gassers. Not sure why, but I suspect it's because they use MUCH less fuel idling (gas engines have to run WAY rich at idle to keep them running) and gassers use more fuel on acceleration, too, I think. My Volvo, my old 300D, my

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-13 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:05:41 -0500 Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ... and advocating common folk to run for office so we have some real choices. So how would one of the common folk gain traction to make a realistic run for office? We had one of the TSMs from the Lab run for our local

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread LarryT
And the more fuel that goes in means that less mpg's were achieved - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-13 Thread archer
Hi Russ, Not sure which cable company my son has in Orlando. I live near a small town on the west coast of Florida. We have Bright House in this subdivision and there seems to be competing companies since they have ads in the paper from time to time. I'll look for a tone generator in the local

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread ernest breakfield
i found the computer in a Volvo i once owned to consistently lie about what mileage we were getting; calculating manually always showed us to be receiving worse than what was reported. cheers! e Robert Rentfro wrote: Scott told us about his Subaru: It indicates instantaneous MPG (which is

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread ernest breakfield
only true if you ASSuME that the exact same number of miles were traveled. cheers! e LarryT wrote: And the more fuel that goes in means that less mpg's were achieved - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread John Freer
Bob, It's real close on my CDI when I do a manual calculation vs. what the readout says. John On 4/13/08, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott told us about his Subaru: It indicates instantaneous MPG (which is useless because it jumps with every twitch of the gas pedal) or average

Re: [MBZ] Nikelodean Looking for gun Smart kids

2008-04-13 Thread Hendrik Fay
Perhaps they can get some kids who survived high school massacres to come on the show and talk about how guns don't kill people but rather screwed up kids who have access to guns kill people. Are you people starting to see that there is a gun culture in the States? No? Didn't think so, that's

Re: [MBZ] OT Philosophy of ebay in Oz

2008-04-13 Thread Hendrik Fay
You can check out the details at www.ebay.com.au but it looks pretty bad, with a 'you must have this and you can't do this attitude'. Perhaps if nobody listed anything or bought anything for a week as a sign of protest, they would reconsider their bully boy tactics. Hendrik Allan Streib wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-13 Thread OK Don
I was at Lowes this afternoon and saw a toner for $40 -- it was in the AV and network area, by the electrical aisle. I'll look for a tone generator in the local Lowes and Home Depot if he doesn't get the cable company to locate the cable inside the wall. Thanks, Gerry -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] OT Philosophy of ebay in Oz

2008-04-13 Thread OK Don
So what are the on-line auction choices besides eBay now? On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 6:00 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can check out the details at www.ebay.com.au but it looks pretty bad, with a 'you must have this and you can't do this attitude'. Perhaps if nobody listed

Re: [MBZ] Soy oil price!

2008-04-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They probably raised it because everyone was buying to to burn in their car. wilton strickland wrote: 'Just saw soy oil at Sam's for $25.67 per 35 lb. jug; that's $5.58 per gallon!! Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] Soy oil price!

2008-04-13 Thread OK Don
It will go up with the additional commercial BioD plants that are coming on line. More demand. On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 7:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They probably raised it because everyone was buying to to burn in their car. wilton strickland wrote: 'Just saw soy

Re: [MBZ] Soy oil price!

2008-04-13 Thread Gary Hurst
every commodity price is going through the roof. are they still telling us there is no inflation or that lie has perhaps gone out the window? there is no inflation for washington talking heads who earn 7 figures a year as what the hell does it matter to them if something is $1 or $3. On Sun,

[MBZ] Marshall memorial

2008-04-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I noticed from another list that there is a Marshall memorial planned. I guess for some reason we get left out of the loop here. In any case, here is the info that was posted Listmeisters: I have some news to convey regarding a memorial celebration for Marshall. Linda Bell, his fiancée,

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-13 Thread Wonko the Sane
Huh? Not sure where you're getting this all-Black crowd stuff. I am (well, 1/4 of me) in the very lower left of this photo. I have blond hair and blue eyes, quite pale. My red-headed wife is to my left in the red sweater. Yea, there was a black face in this crowd. He was sitting just to my

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Politics on the list

2008-04-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
That pick just turns my stomach Wonko the Sane wrote: Huh? Not sure where you're getting this all-Black crowd stuff. I am (well, 1/4 of me) in the very lower left of this photo. I have blond hair and blue eyes, quite pale. My red-headed wife is to my left in the red sweater. Yea, there

Re: [MBZ] this is quite the color combo

2008-04-13 Thread Hendrik Fay
What's wrong with sun faded yellow? The forest green interior is a bit much but that sexy new gear knob makes up for it. Hendrik who used to have a bright yellow 4x4 which was very easy to find in a car park Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

[MBZ] This weeks ebay specials

2008-04-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ200QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZbuymbparts http://motors.search.ebay.com/_W0QQfrppZ50QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQrdZ0QQsassZokieQ2dbenz -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,

Re: [MBZ] this is quite the color combo

2008-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley
The paint looks authentic. Could you buy that car in diarrhea with olive drab interior, or did somebody swap in the upholstered bits? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=270228202944 His Westy isn't a bad match for it, but the interior isn't green:

Re: [MBZ] OT Philosophy of ebay in Oz

2008-04-13 Thread Allan Streib
OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So what are the on-line auction choices besides eBay now? Look for Google to jump in here if they haven't already. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Nikelodean Looking for gun Smart kids

2008-04-13 Thread Jim Cathey
Are you people starting to see that there is a gun culture in the States? Of course there is. But because it's only half-adopted there's quite a lot of trouble. The worst massacres all occur in so-called 'gun-free' zones. Places like schools, and airliners. I can think of more than a few

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-13 Thread Jim Cathey
And the more fuel that goes in means that less mpg's were achieved - On one side of the short fill-up. But the next one may get erroneously _high_ marks. That's why I top off, for consistency of the mileage calculations. It doesn't affect the true mileage you get at all, just the 'jitter' in

Re: [MBZ] PAY ATTENTION

2008-04-13 Thread RELNGSON
Too much fuel in the tank on a hot day, it will go right through the canister and onto the ground if you insist on filling up to the very  limit the tank will hold. There is some air space designed into the tank to prevent this, but if you keep dribbling fuel in you can fill it right up to

[MBZ] Hey Chris - Want TV on your Mac?

2008-04-13 Thread LWB250
OWC has been unloading these Miglia USB dongles for a few weeks - I picked one up for the son's 17 C2D iMac. Works well and has decent software bundled with it. http://eshop.macsales.com/item-maillist/Miglia/TVM041/?source=hdb0404 I'm an Elgato fan myself, as I think they do both hardware and

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 300D

2008-04-13 Thread RELNGSON
Even the roof is rusty. And the bodywork, Oy Vey. Of course, it is a 1/2 million+ miler. RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money amp; Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850) ___

Re: [MBZ] Clay bar

2008-04-13 Thread RELNGSON
Mine is a little worse than that paint wise. Which lead me to ask: how badly oxidized can paint be and be saved by a clay bar? I've never used one. The AZ sun has taken its toll on the flat surfaces of the car. Very oxidized/faded looking but intact. Would a clay bar help this out? No.

Re: [MBZ] topup

2008-04-13 Thread E M
I pump this it clicks off then will round off to the nearest .50 cents, which is about a tablespoons worth these days. Ed 300E On 13/04/2008, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Peter Frederick wrote: Too much fuel in the tank on a hot day, it will go right through the canister and

Re: [MBZ] topup

2008-04-13 Thread Allan Streib
E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I pump this it clicks off then will round off to the nearest .50 cents, which is about a tablespoons worth these days. I fill the 300D until the fuel is visible in the filler neck. Allan -- 1983 300D ___

Re: [MBZ] Was: this is quite the color combo NOW, Clay Bars

2008-04-13 Thread Donald Snook
Bob R. Mine is a little worse than that paint wise. Which lead me to ask: how badly oxidized can paint be and be saved by a clay bar? I've never used one. The AZ sun has taken its toll on the flat surfaces of the car. Very oxidized/faded looking but in tact. Would a clay bar help this out? I

Re: [MBZ] Was: this is quite the color combo NOW, Clay Bars

2008-04-13 Thread LWB250
Clay won't do anything for the oxidation, although you should go over the finish with clay before you attempt restoration so that you get all the dirt out of it - that's what the clay will do. If this is a clearcoat finish there's not a lot you can do to get the oxidation out - it's trapped under

Re: [MBZ] Clay bar

2008-04-13 Thread Robert Rentfro
So what do I use to resurrect this faded/oxidized paint? Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 6:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Clay bar Mine is a little worse than

Re: [MBZ] Was: this is quite the color combo NOW, Clay Bars

2008-04-13 Thread Robert Rentfro
Ahhh. I see. Thanks, Martha. Bob R. Trying to remember which one of my friends has a good orbital polisher to borrow. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LWB250 Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Hey Chris - Want TV on your Mac?

2008-04-13 Thread LWB250
Griffin makes an iMic that can be used with an RCA to 1/8 Y cable to digitize low-level signals. If you want to drop a reasonable amount of money for a more elegant and higher quality interface, I would recommend the Roland UA-1EX, which you can find for around $80 and gives you some serious

[MBZ] OT: commercial aircraft maintenance

2008-04-13 Thread Allan Streib
I don't fly a lot. But the last two times I have had to fly on business, the maintenance problems have been a joke. * Continental Embraer regional jet takes off and pilot comes on to say that he can't confirm the landing gear are up. Circle around to land and about 20 feet off the ground

[MBZ] Smart sighting

2008-04-13 Thread Rich Thomas
So this evening I saw about a block away what appeared to be a yellow Smart crossing the street up ahead at the intersection. It had some sort of dark stuff on it, maybe trim or paint or something, I could not tell for sure at that distance. My immediate reaction, and I am wondering about

[MBZ] MB in the movies

2008-04-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Saw that Dan in real life movie. Pretty good. From the previews I thought it was a euro 280TE or something. But it turns out its a 300TD, just missing the diesel badge. Its featured in the movie quite a bit which makes it that much better. Now I want a wagon -- Kaleb C.