Fresh cold pressed sunny flower oil
On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 8:52 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
Now I am learning the smell of B50 to B75. The exhaust smells metallic and
a little weird. The raw fuel smell in the car is worse than petro diesel
for some reason.
Where does
Do you have a source for a new top shell (cover) for a coleman
versatrailer? I have not found any source.
Yes on all counts.
I'm as into Coleman lanterns/stoves as I am Mercedes...
No pressure build up is one of two possible problems, most commonly
the leather in the pump is dried out. Fix
I don't have the CA model and besides, why would i want to make YOUR air
dirtier??
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 5:41 PM, Rolf wrote:
> The transmission ones don't go inside the cabin :D
>
> If your state doesn't pop the hood for emissions (if they do at all) I
> highly recommend removing all the EPA
Replacing the pinion seal is a real pain, as you must slowly crush the
hollow washer to get the correct clearance on the pinion gear.
It can be done DIY, but it's not the easiest job. You need
a special socket to remove the yoke on the pinion. Castle
earlier, 12-point later. I did it once.
-
Amen to that! I do have a Coleman gasoline iron - for clothes - that I have
never lit -- but it looks cool.
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 8:02 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
>
> Propane is much easier.
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2001 ML320
1992 300D 2.5T
1990 300D 2.5T
1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager
They are throw-away cars - take the wheels off, if the tires are near new,
buy another one, run the better set of tires.
If you want to fix a car, start with a Benz.
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 8:27 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Rick Knoble wrote:
>
>> I don't remember details, but on my 1975 (first gen
I never had a car with vacuum wipres, but I did come across an electric
vacuum pump for one. Hooked it up in my '51 VW bug to run a turn and bank
indicator -- which was usually pegged to one side or the other.
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
> Ye gods, shades of our 1960 R
If cleaning off the grills helped, I'd open it up and clean off the insides
as well. Dust insulates the components - keeping the heat in. There are
likely thermo shut off circuits in there ---
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 9:32 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
> Copy files...good point.
>
> I did all the dust a
I broke into my 115 once - locked the keys in - took about 45 minutes with a
coat hanger, and tore up the weather strip.
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
> This is one reason why a Benz is always low on the stolen car list. I
> suppose you could get in without the key, but
Is there that much difference between the 'dry-shi**ies' and the
Spokane / upper Palouse?
Quite a bit, really. It's the difference between growing
wheat, and growing sagebrush. Spokane is basically the
boundary zone between the arid semi-desert center of the
state and the wetter more mountaino
Replacing the pinion seal is a real pain, as you must slowly crush
the hollow washer to get the correct clearance on the pinion gear.
I'd not try it myself, although my brother, who has rebuilt a number
of differentials and works in a gear shop, might.
Peter
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Peter wrote:
> You must have the two position valve installed -- it controls the flow (slow
> to start, full for when the generator is hot).
Yes, there is that valve at the regulator.
I guess we need to learn how to use this beastie.
mao
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Rick Knoble wrote:
I don't remember details, but on my 1975 (first generation) Civic, disk removal
meant front wheel bearing destruction and replacement. I think you had to press
the bearing out from the inner race, which dented the bearing races.
Mitch.
Ugh. Not simply knock the old one of
Thanks... doesn't sound too bad.
Are there particular torque values for the flex disc bolts, or just be
sure they are tight?
I am also seeing some oil at the differential input, is that a seal that
can be replaced easily?
Allan
Peter Frederick writes:
> Flex disks are shot, replace pronto --
> I don't remember details, but on my 1975 (first generation) Civic, disk
> removal
> meant front wheel bearing destruction and replacement. I think you had to
> press
> the bearing out from the inner race, which dented the bearing races.
> Mitch.
Ugh. Not simply knock the old one off, inst
Rick Knoble wrote:
I am not sure why one would need to separate the hub from the knuckle.
I don't remember details, but on my 1975 (first generation) Civic, disk removal
meant front wheel bearing destruction and replacement. I think you had to press
the bearing out from the inner race, which
You must have the two position valve installed -- it controls the
flow (slow to start, full for when the generator is hot). Yup, if
you have the valve in the wrong position, it leaks gas because the
burner is flooded with wet fuel. This is necessary to heat the
generator!
Set toe valve
Flex disks are shot, replace pronto -- it's not fun to have one fall
apart, believe me!
Drop the exhaust, remove the bolts from the flex disks front and
rear, pull back the rubber boot at the clamp ring in front of the u-
joint and loosen it enough to pull the front half of the shaft back.
The tank actually work -ed, that is until I watched your burn the cap
gasket off video. So, now it does not work because I have no cap
gasket. Only a buck at old parts dot com, but what is the shipping, I
wonder?
Also, what is the sense of removing the check valve? He gives no
indication of wha
I have lots off time off to burn.
Bob R
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 4:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> We will do it before it gets too hot, say around june or so. I would say
> maybe an october one but its too soon and the wife would probably not go for
> it.
>
> On 9/13/2010 11:30 AM, Bob R
Rolf writes:
> None or almost none. Yes.
>
> Also check you flex discs and shifter bushings before you place your
> order with Rusty.
There are some small cracks visible in the flex discs, right around the
bolts, they follow the curve of the bolt holes and do not extend into
the body of the disc
Well, the thermostat location was confusing to me for several days. That
housing by the fuel filter, where the upper hose is attached certainly LOOKS
like a thermostat housing, and I could have sworn that was it; 'even hard
for me to believe the CD for a while - shows thermostat down behind the
Yeah, I knew that. Getting forgetful in my old age, I guess.
Peer
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We "discussed" Arctic Q and drive to Prudhoe Bay, AK, 4 or 5 years ago;
there was "talk" of my riding my electric mobility scooter on the Arctic
Ocean. I think everybody finked/chickened out. 'Never heard about any of
our guys really going.
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From: "R A Be
I am not sure why one would need to separate the hub from the knuckle. I can't
say positively, having never worked on Accord of that vintage, but I would
think you would remove the caliper, then remove the caliper mount, and finally
the rotor. The last rotor I removed was on a Toyota Corolla an
I had my PC go stupid a while back, mobo problems, bought a S/H machine
and put the hard drive from my old one into the new one, so I got 2 HD
in the machine, which is handy for swapping between linux and XP.
Hendrik
Curt Raymond wrote:
Sounds like its time to copy important files somewhere e
I found it - B11/8 (coolant temp. gauge sensor) on left side of head between
IP and head.
Several days ago, I replaced wrong one - B11/1 (fan and ACC sensor/switch)
on a thermostat-housing-LOOKING hose flange/attachment at upper left front
corner of engine right by fuel filter and has upper ra
We will do it before it gets too hot, say around june or so. I
would say maybe an october one but its too soon and the wife would
probably not go for it.
On 9/13/2010 11:30 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
You are all too far away. Okie Q next summer..that's what we shoot for I
say.
Bob R
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WTF? You should be no more than about 8 hours from me here at
OkieQ central.
On 9/13/2010 11:19 AM, Mountain Man wrote:
Max wrote:
I'll vow to go to the next Rusty-Q, as long as it doesn't fall on the
first weekend of a month. Two days of driving to the ChowdaQ vs. 6
hours to Hotlanta.
Eh
How far are you from the OkieQ?
On 9/13/2010 11:17 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
I'll vow to go to the next Rusty-Q, as long as it doesn't fall on the
first weekend of a month. Two days of driving to the ChowdaQ vs. 6
hours to Hotlanta.
-Max
-Original Messa
Heh, after breaking into my truck a second time to retrieve my
keys(something about the vac shutoff not functioning when it's not
hooked up to a solenoid, and forgetting your keys are in the ignition
when you lock the doors and go manually connect it to a vac line...),
I've come to the conclusion t
PS dont forget to use loctite on the flex disc bolts!
On 09/13/2010 06:45 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
How much play should there be in the center driveshaft support? should
I be able to easily move the driveshaft by hand?
If I replace the support, should I/must I also replace the bearing?
Allan
None or almost none. Yes.
Also check you flex discs and shifter bushings before you place your
order with Rusty.
-Rolf
On 09/13/2010 06:45 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
How much play should there be in the center driveshaft support? should
I be able to easily move the driveshaft by hand?
If I re
How much play should there be in the center driveshaft support? should
I be able to easily move the driveshaft by hand?
If I replace the support, should I/must I also replace the bearing?
Allan
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Ye gods, shades of our 1960 Rambler!
Vac wipers were a blast, they usually only worked when you were
coasting down, not while accelerating, and the rubber hoses failed
much faster than they do today!
Peter
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For new and used par
Coolant temp gauge sensor is separate from the other, just a
thermistor stuck in the head, but I don't remember where.
The combo sensor up on the thermostat housing is the fan switch and
coolant temp sensor for the ACC.
Peter
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This is one reason why a Benz is always low on the stolen car list.
I suppose you could get in without the key, but not anywhere as
easily as a GM product. No chance sticking a dent puller into the
lock cylinder and yanking it out! For one thing, the dent puller
would be stripped by the
I can. Hacking script kiddies used to be a fav past time of mine.
-Rolf
On 09/11/2010 06:31 PM, Craig wrote:
On Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:27:47 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin"
wrote:
If I were to send a copy of this hacked index file that has this
javascript with the virus at the end, would any
The transmission ones don't go inside the cabin :D
If your state doesn't pop the hood for emissions (if they do at all) I
highly recommend removing all the EPA crap off the valve cover. Your car
will love you for it. There are threads in several places about it.
-Rolf
On 09/12/2010 10:50 PM,
Friends talk about a trip to Saskatoon or Regina, can't recall which, to a car
show driving some old Ford, many
years ago. It rained all the way back home to Winnipeg and the vacuum wipers
just wouldn't cut it. So, they tied
string to the wiper arms and the wife pulled the strings one way and t
I won't want to come anywhere near you by the time I finish the project.
--R
On 9/13/2010 1:16 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Only since July!? That's nothing - I've got a shower that's been out of
commission for about three years now. As soon as Rich finishes t
Yeahbut, if we had one bathroom out of commissions we'd have zero working
bathrooms. That'd be a problem...
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:16:56 -0400
From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '84 190D marches on
Message-ID:
Assuming I can keep 2 cars running that long I'll loan out a car to any
"dignitaries" flying in.
When you price flying to New England price all 4 major airports (Manchester,
Boston, Hartford, and Providence) sometimes one of them gives a much better
deal.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:30:23
Thanks, not the problem. The hub will not release from the Knuckle.
Just confirmed, its a 92 Accord.
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From: "Meade M CIV
I used to own a '92 Accord, and I remember something about the lug bolts
which were press-fit into the hub from behind. As I recall, there was
one hole on the back side through which you could punch out the lug
bolts. Maybe they need to be removed to release the rotor?
-Max
-Original Messa
Sorry, it's about a 10 year old Accord.
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Sent: Monday, September 13,
A valued coworker is having grief separating the front hub from the knuckle.
The object is to change the rotors. Removed fasteners, soaked in penetrating
oil, use BFH {Not to extreme}.
Anyone BTDT and can advise?
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Being a videographer helps ;)
I have yet to do an MB video although I've thought about it. There was one fix
I've done thats surprisingly easy that I was going to do a video on but I can't
remember what it was right now...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:17:54 -0500
From: Mountain Man
To: Mer
Only since July!? That's nothing - I've got a shower that's been out of
commission for about three years now. As soon as Rich finishes that little
project by the marsh I'll ask him for advice (Max, which part of your a$$
should I teach your wife to kick?).
-Max, who'd maybe better stop by ha
I'd love to not have a shower curtain INSIDE the shower anymore...
I've been working on this project since 4th of July. Definitely more than I
expected.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:46:49 -0400
From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
S
Bob R wrote:
> My '63 Falcon had the vacuum wipers. Had to let off of the footfeed when
> passing trucks in the rain/sleet/snow/ to see where I was going. Good times.
I had vacuum wipers in my $50 '54 Chevy three-on-the-tree in '73 as I
dated my wife.
She shoulda known... but she still likes me, I
Thanks for sharing...some great MB's pictured there! Wonder if the
party who owns the SL55 would drop me a note off list...I have a few
questions.
Thanks,
John
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
> [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
>
My '63 Falcon had the vacuum wipers. Had to let off of the footfeed when
passing trucks in the rain/sleet/snow/ to see where I was going. Good times.
Bob R
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 9:34 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote:
> Neatsfoot works great-I first learned to use it on the leather sweep in the
>
Neatsfoot works great-I first learned to use it on the leather sweep in the
vacuum wiper motor for my 1950 Dodge pickup. Softened the leather & stopped
vacuum leaks. I still had to let up on accel to get wipers to work as it was
direct manifold vacuum-that's it. Then I started using it in on leath
Mao-
Sept 10, 2011, same venue. You could bring the chairman's Mercedes-heh heh
=that would give Tom some competition for the First prize (Jalopy) award.
Upgrades for next year are already in the works-my wife-who actually made
the chowdah-is planning dessert next year to go with Tom's espresso.
You are all too far away. Okie Q next summer..that's what we shoot for I
say.
Bob R
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 9:17 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,
53310 wrote:
> I'll vow to go to the next Rusty-Q, as long as it doesn't fall on the
> first weekend of a month. Two days of drivi
Alex wrote:
> Where does your supplier get their base stock?
The back 40?
He is in the primary producing state for bio, eh? - Iowa...
mao
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Max wrote:
> I'll vow to go to the next Rusty-Q, as long as it doesn't fall on the
> first weekend of a month. Two days of driving to the ChowdaQ vs. 6
> hours to Hotlanta.
Eh - both Chowdah-Q and Rusty-Q are 20 hours for me.
Now, if I could con Loren and/or anyone else to share the drive, it
mig
Curt wrote:
>
> I'm as into Coleman lanterns/stoves as I am Mercedes...
>
Okay - to prove your stuff, now you need to put up a link showing some
Mercedes rebuild.
I see your Coleman cap rebuild - nice 'cup-o-coffee production' video,
but we have not seen your cache of Mercedes videos - c'mon, let
I'll vow to go to the next Rusty-Q, as long as it doesn't fall on the
first weekend of a month. Two days of driving to the ChowdaQ vs. 6
hours to Hotlanta.
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent:
Jim wrote:
> If you like hot and dry, you might. It's nicknamed
> the "dry shi**ies". At least there's a big ol' river
> running through there, that helps.
Is there that much difference between the 'dry-shi**ies' and the
Spokane / upper Palouse? Sure, you might be a tad more humid, but
both are
Max wrote:
> Very inspiring - looks like great company, good food, and warm weather.
> Thanks for sharing!
Okay - if you vow to make it next year, I will follow the vow. Deal?
mao
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Yeah, I thought of that, but this was probably easier and less
attention-getting.
--R
On 9/13/2010 10:48 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
Viewed from another perspective, mr. thief at least spared you the
trouble of replacing a broken window.
-Max
-Original Me
i wouldn't worry about it in too much of a hurry; based on the
experience of the many people in the fleet running BioD around here, the
need for Viton lines seems to be somewhat over-hyped.
as just one example, i've been running almost exclusively B99.9 for
over 6 years/70,000 miles, and ha
I'm an odd bird, I love the smell of diesel, and hate the smell of gas. I
also use T/Gel and prefer it's scent to that of a "normal" shampoo...
Walt
On Sep 13, 2010 12:03 AM, "Dieselhead" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
I laughed out loud at that siggy line.
> Hendrik
> who also sometimes smells
Viewed from another perspective, mr. thief at least spared you the
trouble of replacing a broken window.
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 10:06 AM
To: Mercedes Dis
Hmm, bath, or work on the car? Hmmm, haven't had a bath in a couple
weeks...
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 10:01 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] '84 190D marc
On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 8:52 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Now I am learning the smell of B50 to B75. The exhaust smells metallic and
> a little weird. The raw fuel smell in the car is worse than petro diesel
> for some reason.
Where does your supplier get their base stock? Tha
Copy files...good point.
I did all the dust and schmutz off the grill in the back (guess I hadn't
done it in awhile) and fired it up this morning. It's still running after 20
minutes or so.
I suppose I should be taking suggestions on what to get. All I do is email,
Internet, do some remote Citrix
Also B21, make that nine.
-- Jim
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Is there an N8/1 - different from N8 idle speed control?
Not on my list. Sounds like we have the same book.
Temp sensors seem to be in the B10-B17 range, there
are eight.
-- Jim
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Is there an N8/1 - different from N8 idle speed control?
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL thirsty
No, it doesn't. See my post of minute or so ago.
Wilton
- Origin
Viton return lines are just 1/8" line from McMaster-Carr...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:52:00 -0500
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To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Hendrick's sig WAS: wwSF sub
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No, it doesn't. See my post of minute or so ago.
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL thirsty
May be, but can't find it so far. Meanwhile, anybody know where the
tempe
The pump leathers are almost never failed, they're usually just dried out. A
good soak in neats foot oil will recover most if not all. The replacement is
some kind of neoprene which has a definite lifespan, maybe 5-10 years. The
leather ones last 25-50 years easy...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 201
Well! On the page "checking temp. sensor," the CD refers to N8 as a control
unit for temp. sensor; on page 208, N8 is referred to as "idle speed control
unit" and is behind frnt pass. foot well kick panel.
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
S
Sounds like its time to copy important files somewhere else...
Harddrive warranties are usually 3 years. You've doubled expectations. A
replacement will be cheap, $50 or less...
-Curt
Date: Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:44:33 -0700
From: Bob Rentfro
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] OT...Comp
Yes on all counts.
I'm as into Coleman lanterns/stoves as I am Mercedes...
No pressure build up is one of two possible problems, most commonly the leather
in the pump is dried out. Fix that by pulling the pump and soaking the leather
in Neats-Foot oil from the hardware store. Don't use any mine
May be, but can't find it so far. Meanwhile, anybody know where the
temperature sensor control unit (N8) is?
My 126 manual, post-'86, says:
N8 Idle speed control unit Front passenger footwell, behind kick
panel.
That doesn't seem quite right.
-- Jim
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The door locks on a car are mainly to deter casual crimes of opportunity, e.g.
opening the door and grabbing something. They will not deter someone who
really wants to get in; they would just break the window if nothing else.
Even the deadbolt locks on most residential structures are trivial to
Getting near to having this stupid thing on the road.
At the ChowdaQ Fred gave me another (my 4th) PB array. Installed it works! I
can control heat and AC. I don't have great control of the heat but the sensor
fan (in the ceiling on a 190) might be dead. I need to test it and my spare.
I did hav
Might be the power supply, but a machine of that age might be getting to
where some of the components on the mother board are wearing out
(probably capacitors or something get hot or lose charge or something
and go out of range, the thing trips off). I had that happen to mine a
couple of years
May be, but can't find it so far. Meanwhile, anybody know where the
temperature sensor control unit (N8) is?
Wilton
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To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 91 350SDL thirsty
Sounds like a bad
Yesterday some dumbass tried to get into our Suburban -- pushed out the
door key lock and I guess tried to grab the linkage to open the door. I
took it apart to see if I could fix it, and was incredibly amazed at
what a POS the thing is. The lock cylinder is held in the door handle
assembly b
yes
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Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2010 6:05 PM
Very inspiring - looks like great company, good food, and warm weather.
Thanks for sharing!
-Max
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