[MBZ] Anyone need engine shocks?

2011-02-20 Thread Dieselhead
I am selling a pair of engine vibration damper shocks on fleabay unless someone here wants them. Part number 123 240 23 48. If you are interested, let me know. 126Diesel a t g mail For 115 and 123 at least. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread LWB250
On a Windoze XP machine, you should be running a fixed page (swap) file of 2.5x your RAM size. By setting it to a fixed size you will cut down significantly on page swaps. Otherwise, everything else sounds OK. Dan --- On Sat, 2/19/11, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote: From: Bill

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Dave Walton
If the onboard video uses system ram, you can get funky available memory numbers like that. You need multiple cores and/or multiple processors for speech recognition to work smoothly. Windows is a resource hog, but pales in comparison to Dragon. -Dave Walton On Feb 19, 2011, at 8:29 PM, Rick

[MBZ] 107 to 126 headlight switch

2011-02-20 Thread Dieselhead
I have a headlight switch that fits 107, 108, 110, 111,112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 123 and 126 v1 and possibly 126 v2. If anyone wants it make me an offer. New ones are over $100. If no takers here, it is going to fleabay. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] 1951 Mercedes Benz (Milford,Ct.)

2011-02-20 Thread toms cat1
No affiliation, etc. No pics, either. Day um. http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/2188786271.html 1951 Mercedes Benz 170 S 4-door sedan for restoration! Brought here from Germany! Standard transmission, radio, heater, original interior, low mileage, partially apart (fenders, head,

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Allan Streib
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes: On a Windoze XP machine, you should be running a fixed page (swap) file of 2.5x your RAM size. By setting it to a fixed size you will cut down significantly on page swaps. Also create the swap file on a clean partition so it won't be fragmented right away.

Re: [MBZ] 1951 Mercedes Benz (Milford,Ct.)

2011-02-20 Thread Allan Streib
Too bad there's no pics. I'm guessing a lot more rough than diamond. toms cat1 tomsc...@hotmail.com writes: No affiliation, etc. No pics, either. Day um. http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/2188786271.html 1951 Mercedes Benz 170 S 4-door sedan for restoration! Brought here from

Re: [MBZ] 1951 Mercedes Benz (Milford,Ct.)

2011-02-20 Thread Allan Streib
Also, what Mercedes of that vintage was NOT brought here from Germany ??? Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu writes: Too bad there's no pics. I'm guessing a lot more rough than diamond. toms cat1 tomsc...@hotmail.com writes: No affiliation, etc. No pics, either. Day um.

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread OK Don
Set the PC to no swap file, defrag, then create a fixed size swap file, 2.5X the memory (as stated earlier). This results in a clean, not fragmented swap file, that will stay that way. On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Mitch Haley
OK Don wrote: Set the PC to no swap file, defrag, then create a fixed size swap file, 2.5X the memory (as stated earlier). This results in a clean, not fragmented swap file, that will stay that way. It would if XP defrag condensed the files instead of leaving spaces between them.

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread OK Don
It's still much better than not having defragged before setting the swap file. Yes - a clean partition is best, if you have room for one. On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: OK Don wrote: Set the PC to no swap file, defrag, then create a fixed size swap file,

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Tim C
So, it sounds like Dragon is trying to listen while you are away? It sounds like performance isn't a bottleneck until Dragon eats all your RAM, so maybe it's just recording dead air. If that's so, you will never be able to beat it. I've not used Dragon, is there a way to pass it commands like

[MBZ] 126 rubber bushing removal - success!

2011-02-20 Thread David Kristin Gilmore
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Re: [MBZ] 1951 Mercedes Benz (Milford,Ct.)

2011-02-20 Thread Fred Moir
Argentina? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/20/2011 3:24 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Also, what Mercedes of that vintage was NOT brought here from Germany ??? Allan Streibstr...@cs.indiana.edu writes: Too bad there's no pics. I'm guessing a lot more rough than diamond. toms

[MBZ] OT Audacity ?

2011-02-20 Thread Dieselhead
I am becoming a raving fan of audacity. Here is the question. Is it possible to import the narrated sound from a ppt slideshow into Audacity to edit it? If so, how do you do that? I have tried to drag the speaker symbol in the ppt slide to the Audacity window with no result. There does

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bushing removal - success!

2011-02-20 Thread Rich Thomas
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Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Curt Raymond
Is that the max RAM the computer will support? WinXP only handles 3GB of RAM but the extra .5 might help marginally. Why is the page file so big? Have you tried letting Windows manage it? Have you turned off all the Windows look stuff? Right click on my computer, choose properties, advanced

Re: [MBZ] 126 rubber bushing removal - success!

2011-02-20 Thread Dieselhead
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Re: [MBZ] W123 engine parts

2011-02-20 Thread Tim C
Mao, did you ever get your parts? There was a 77 240 in the yard last week, I can pull the bracket (and maybe mount, is there a way to get it without raising the engine?) Wed or Thurs if you still need. Let me know, -Tim On Feb 18, 2011 9:53 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Does

Re: [MBZ] OT Audacity ?

2011-02-20 Thread Rich Thomas
I think if you play the ppt and have your input set to the right thing (I forget all the choices, but I think one will take in whatever the computer is playing) it will record it. --R On 2/20/2011 5:54 PM, Dieselhead wrote: I am becoming a raving fan of audacity. Here is the question. Is it

Re: [MBZ] W123 engine parts

2011-02-20 Thread Mountain Man
TC wrote: There was a 77 240 in the yard last week, I can pull the bracket (and maybe mount, is there a way to get it without raising the engine?) Wed or Thurs if you still need. I am working on 83 240D. Does anyone know if there is a difference in alternator mount and bracket between 83 and

Re: [MBZ] OT Audacity ?

2011-02-20 Thread OK Don
There's a program called Virtual Audio Cable that you might need to connect the output from the ppt to the input of the recorder. I haven't used it - but will need to for the software defined transceiver I'm going to be building --- http://software.muzychenko.net/eng/vac.htm On Sun, Feb 20,

Re: [MBZ] W123 engine parts

2011-02-20 Thread Craig
On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:53:08 -0600 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Also, does anyone know? - is there difference between 240D 300D alternator mounting and bracket? Having had both in the same car, I would say they are the same. BUT I did not look for differences. I know the

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Bill Ringgold
Thanks Dan, I have just made that change [I had it at 4000, now at 6500]. Hopefully that will help. With the mydefrag program running that Walt suggested [thanks again Walt] it does start and run faster. I tried switching the memory chips around, but it is still as the manual says, running a

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Bill Ringgold
I am checking it out on e-Bay. @ $60 for a matched 2 x 2 GB for this one [optimal according to the manual]. Any reason I couldn't use 4 x 1GB instead? 2GB DDR2 PC2-4300 is what is called for, but I see a lot of DDR2 PC-5300's out there. I assume they are newer model chips, but would they work

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Bill Ringgold
OK Allan, you just passed my ability level/ understanding of computer HD's. I'm thinking that the mydefrag should keep it pretty well together, but there is extra space in the 'Ubuntu partition, but Windows doesn't see it. Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Bill Ringgold
Thanks Don, it was accidental, but that is almost how I did it ... well, one day later but using the 'mydefrag' program. Should I do it again with the no page file, another defrag and then set it back to 6500? Bill R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] W123 engine parts

2011-02-20 Thread Mountain Man
Craig wrote: Having had both in the same car, I would say they are the same. BUT I did not look for differences. I know the alternators swap between the two different engines. That is a positive affirmation to me. Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Bill Ringgold
I am seriously considering an upgrade, but just don't have the spare cash at the moment. I'll try all the suggestions and see what happens. You guys have been great. If anyone ever needs to know about the political and social situation in the prosperous and independent minded 1st century Galilee

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread OK Don
That certainly wouldn't hurt. I don't know that it will make a significant difference, but it won't hurt anything to try. On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 7:38 PM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.netwrote: Thanks Don, it was accidental, but that is almost how I did it ... well, one day later but

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Bill Ringgold
My 300SD tends to do it own thing also, but is amazingly quieter with a piece of high density foam zip tied to the hose on the top of the air breather. I have to get that air filter brace repaired about once a year. Dragon does a good job of verbal commands, and 'go to sleep' will stop it cold -

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread Craig
On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 20:35:48 -0500 Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote: OK Allan, you just passed my ability level/ understanding of computer HD's. I'm thinking that the mydefrag should keep it pretty well together, but there is extra space in the 'Ubuntu partition, but Windows doesn't

Re: [MBZ] OT - A computer problem I can't figure out

2011-02-20 Thread OK Don
As someone pointed out, a huge Word document will slow the system down as well. If that's a possible issue, dictate to new, small docs, then merge or copy the text to the master document after the dictation session. Dragon will read a document, looking for word patterns to understand your speach

Re: [MBZ] W123 engine parts for Uncle Scrooge

2011-02-20 Thread John Reames
Maybe, yes. They are the ABS that has NO vacuum booster. The failure mode is that the boost seal in the cylinder starts weeping, then the pump starts to run too long until it seizes... VoilĂ ! You have full manual breaks! (hope you have strong leg muscles!) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net

Re: [MBZ] OT Audacity ?

2011-02-20 Thread Russ Williams
Loren you can use PowerPoint or Open Office to extract the Audio from a PPS file Go here : http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpointtipsandfaqs/ss/07soundht ml.htm http://presentationsoft.about.com/od/powerpointtipsandfaqs/ss/07soundhtm l.htm for instructions on how to do it on PP.