Re: [MBZ] 36k acres [was: Re: OT - Natural Gas generators]

2011-08-31 Thread G Mann
Actually, almost anything I want to do... haha. My neighbors are respectful and few and it is peaceful. When the sun goes down I can get see the stars instead of street lights and the incessant whine of ex-wives or bad politicians are never heard. To date parking for my collection of Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread G Mann
I knew Mercedes engineers thought of everything, but a bear proximity light? Whow, I'm impressed ! These guys think of everything hahaha... [400 lb brown bear in the dark could have you for a snack... glad to hear you weren't bear sammich] On a more serious note, glad you found it,

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig wrote: Ah, joy! Why does it seem like a new car I get always develops problems? My 300SD 'developed' that problem the first time I parked it for more than one day. Turned out the dreaded chrysler servo was stuck and drawing 0.4a trying to park itself continuously.

Re: [MBZ] How to force thermostat open

2011-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
Forgot about that Not sure how thermostat became Tatar? Damned autocorrect. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 30, 2011, at 11:46 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: Why would using a forced open Tatar be any different that just running without one? I presume you

Re: [MBZ] 40 years of MB Dieselling

2011-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 7:16 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 1st car '31 Model A Ford 5 window coupe in '53 ($150), upgrade to '40 Ford in '54, '51 Chevy in '55, etc. Well, I sure am a youngun'! First car, a '78 Datsun 200SX bought in 1988. Second, a '80 Saab 900GLE 5-door bought in

Re: [MBZ] Ax fan

2011-08-31 Thread Hans Neureiter
Now I am confused. Fuse # 11 was blue and blew after a few hours several times. I replaced it with a red one, thinking it was higher. Wrong indeed but it lasted much longer. The Aux fan is on it's own fuse (# c - 16A PK) I just found out So I am pretty sure the culprit is the blower or its

Re: [MBZ] Dummkopfe

2011-08-31 Thread Hans Neureiter
It was a '84 (last model year). On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Hans wrote: That's how my all time favorite '86 W123 300D died I thought W123 ended in 1984? You must have had one of the last ones produced? mao

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread WILTON
Don't forget antenna retractor and possible radio remote (hidden) amplifier. I've had one of each causing dead batteries. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 11:41 PM Subject: [MBZ] Phantom

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread Jim Cathey
So, are the rear, bottom-of-door lights supposed to go off immediately when the door is closed, Mine (126) all do. Pinched wire? Anybody work on that door lately? Try removing the light fixture, see that it and its wiring is all OK. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Aux fan

2011-08-31 Thread Jim Cathey
Main blower can take out even 24A fuses, isn't one of the factory retrofits (to some car or another) to put it on an external 30A strip fuse? But if the blower is kept off of high it will never draw maximum current, unless there is some kind of electrical fault. (Intermittent, probably.) --

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
--text follows this line-- Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: So, are the rear, bottom-of-door lights supposed to go off immediately when the door is closed, Mine (126) all do. Pinched wire? Anybody work on that door lately? Try removing the light fixture, see that it and its

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I hope you meant a Black Bear. I don't know of anywhere in the US that has Brown Bears in a desert! OTOH I guess there are brown-coated Black Bears. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Craig Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Scott and Gwen Ritchey
What Grant said. Also, don't oversize because that significantly increases fuel burn at idle. In other words, don't size the system to run the whole house normally. Standby units are almost always in standby, which IMO rules out diesel or gasoline for fuel. If propane, you'll need a big tank

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
I haven't had a chance to elaborate on this topic as I would liked to last night - it's on my agenda for this evening - but I do want to comment on something said in the quoted post: Fuel consumption at idle (which is a misleading term, since standby generators don't idle, they run at a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: Long story short, fuel consumption at no load is static. It doesn't change. I think Scott's point was that a 40kw generator running at no load will burn a lot more fuel than a 15kw generator running at no load. Mitch. ___

[MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
I am looking for a good CL search engine or utility that will allow me to save and schedule searches. I know there are a lot of CL junkies out there, so let me know what you use and/or find helpful. Thanks! Dan Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Rolf
The only one that I found that has been reliable over the years is searchtempest. Anything else will pretty much violate the TOS of CL. Mostly I just use RSS feeds for the local region. -Rolf On 08/31/2011 02:03 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I am looking for a good CL search engine or utility that

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Tim C
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 2:06 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: The only one that I found that has been reliable over the yearse a is searchtempest. Anything else will pretty much violate the TOS of CL. Mostly I just use RSS feeds for the local region. Ditto on RSS feeds, I have a bunch that I

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 11:06 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: The only one that I found that has been reliable over the years is searchtempest. Anything else will pretty much violate the TOS of CL. Wow, that's awesome! Thanks, Rolf! I have long nursed a grudge against CL for deliberately

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
Point well taken. However, no load fuel consumption is minimal at best, compared to 25-50% or more. Lightly loaded generators are a very common occurrence, but this is mainly due to having adequate capacity for transient loads like motors. Not a lot you can do about it Dan Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread w123wagon
Yup, what others are saying. SearchTempest (ST) used to be stellar but CL made them change something awhile back (forgot what it was) and it became less useful. Still, taking time to learn their search formatting helps A LOT. If going national or international, adding a ST RSS feed to Google

Re: [MBZ] How to force thermostat open

2011-08-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 3:15 AM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: Not sure how thermostat became Tatar? Damned autocorrect. Can't remember if I linked to this before: http://damnyouautocorrect.com Warning: not for the easily offended. Alex ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Lightly loaded generators are a very common occurrence, but this is mainly due to having adequate capacity for transient loads like motors. Not possible to have some big capacitor banks wired in, to handle transient loads like that? Allan -- 1983 300D

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Lightly loaded generators are a very common occurrence, but this is mainly due to having adequate capacity for transient loads like motors. Not possible to have some big capacitor

[MBZ] If you put a carbureted engine in a SEL, does it become a SL?

2011-08-31 Thread Mitch Haley
http://annarbor.craigslist.org/ctd/2571271444.html The 'L' in SDL stands for limited edition luxury: http://flint.craigslist.org/cto/2574335160.html AMG 500SEL? http://centralmich.craigslist.org/ctd/2573992844.html If this /8 coupe could talk, it'd say 'I spent 20 years sitting in a field':

Re: [MBZ] If you put a carbureted engine in a SEL, does it become a SL?

2011-08-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: http://annarbor.craigslist.org/ctd/2571271444.html Euro lights too! Definitely needs a 500SL badge off an R129 to totally confuse people. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
Not to my knowledge, but the technology exists using capacitors to decrease inrush current for motor starting. This is an issue in particular for AC compressors, as they are real beasts when it comes starting currents. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at 2:37 PM, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
But using an RSS feed only allows you to get a feed for achieve category, not a specific search string, correct? I want to be able to search for something like vintage stereo, for example. Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at 2:31 PM, w123wa...@gmail.com wrote: Yup, what others are

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Michael Canfield
I use an app called craigs notifica on my Android phone. Works very similar to Searchtempest but mobile so very handy to be notified right away. Mike On Aug 31, 2011 2:03 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: I am looking for a good CL search engine or utility that will allow me to save and

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Michael Canfield
Craigs notifica will do that easily. Mike On Aug 31, 2011 3:10 PM, Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com wrote: But using an RSS feed only allows you to get a feed for achieve category, not a specific search string, correct? I want to be able to search for something like vintage stereo, for example.

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Rolf
Run any search you want and click on the rss link on the results page. -Rolf On 08/31/2011 03:10 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: But using an RSS feed only allows you to get a feed for achieve category, not a specific search string, correct? I want to be able to search for something like vintage

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
Gotcha. Never looked that closely... Thanks! Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at 3:14 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: Run any search you want and click on the rss link on the results page. -Rolf On 08/31/2011 03:10 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: But using an RSS feed only allows you

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Rolf
Its obfuscated for sure, who ever scrolls to the bottom anymore? Thats just where the lawyers shove the fine print. -Rolf On 08/31/2011 03:15 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Gotcha. Never looked that closely... Thanks! Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at 3:14 PM, Rolfr...@winmutt.com

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread andrew strasfogel
www.crazedlist.com On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 3:18 PM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: Its obfuscated for sure, who ever scrolls to the bottom anymore? Thats just where the lawyers shove the fine print. -Rolf On 08/31/2011 03:15 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Gotcha. Never looked that closely...

Re: [MBZ] How to force thermostat open

2011-08-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Can't remember if I linked to this before: http://damnyouautocorrect.com Warning: not for the easily offended. Perhaps the powerless Andrew would like these: http://damnyouautocorrect.com/11767/6-hurricane-irene-autocorrect-fails/

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread G Mann
Excellent point Dan. Generators must turn at a set RPM in order to have the correct number of passes per minute between stator and field. It makes electricity whether or not you use it. It is ready, so a generator doesn't idle like your car at a stoplight. The fuel speed control only reacts to

[MBZ] OT: DCM speakers (was: OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo)

2011-08-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
I just did an A/B of my Time Windows (no model number on the back, so I guess they are version 1.0, as it were) and Time Frame 400s. I think my earlier off-the-cuff assessment was pretty accurate. The Time Frames seem to have a sort of built-in smile-shaped frequency response. Treble is

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Brian Toscano
What do you use for internet? On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 10:01 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Some items to consider in generator selection for use in a real disaster. 1. If it's an earthquake disaster, Gas lines will be broken, or as a precaution all main supply valves will be shut off

Re: [MBZ] Aux fan

2011-08-31 Thread Hans Neureiter
I keep is set to auto which I bleive selects speeds 2-3-4. You are correct; it must be some intermittend problem because there were times when the blower wouldn't come on at all for a while. What do you know about replacements. I see there is a bare motor available for ~$ 80 and a complete unit

[MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Got the new O-ring for the center stem of the fuel filter, and tried to use the manual pump to purge any air. The pump was leaking as I operated it, and after screwing it back down and starting the car, there is now a massive fuel leak around the pump stem. I double checked that it was

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Crazed list will allow for saved searches, just bookmark a search. -Curt Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:03:16 -0400 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Craigslist Search Message-ID: de18da66-c3a2-445c-b51f-aad7e2308...@yahoo.com Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace the old style screw down pump with the new style thumb pump -- the old in is not really repairable, and the new ones do not require screwing down (and also do not leak). Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Randy Bennell
What are you folks paying for propane? I acquired a 10KW propane powered genset last winter but have yet to set it up or even try to start it for that matter. The documentation suggests it can be converted to NG but that it would then only be 8KW. Propane and tanks are somewhat expensive

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Randy Bennell wrote: What are you folks paying for propane? 1.999 per US gallon last year, 2.399 this year, plus sales tax. Tank rental built into the price. That's for prepaying in July for October-April's propane. I assume Canadian pricing would be different.

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist Search

2011-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I use craigslist pro on my iphone. On the home computer I used craized list (or something like that, search for it) On 8/31/2011 2:10 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: I use an app called craigs notifica on my Android phone. Works very similar to Searchtempest but mobile so very handy to be

[MBZ] FS - Stahwille / Hazet / Snap On Hex Drivers/Sockets for MB

2011-08-31 Thread Brian Toscano
Hey all, I have some hex drivers sockets that I used on my diesels up for sale. If anyone is interested in the lot or just a few let me know. Hazet 8801K - 3/8 drive hex driver 10mm short Hazet 8801 - 3/8 drive hex driver 10mm Hazet 2747 - 3/8 drive hex driver 5mm long Hazet 2748 - 3/8 drive

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca writes: I acquired a 10KW propane powered genset last winter but have yet to set it up or even try to start it for that matter. The documentation suggests it can be converted to NG but that it would then only be 8KW. Propane and tanks are somewhat

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net writes: Replace the old style screw down pump with the new style thumb pump -- the old in is not really repairable, and the new ones do not require screwing down (and also do not leak). Ugh... $190 on Rusty's website. Anyone got a good used one? Kaleb?

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu writes: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net writes: Replace the old style screw down pump with the new style thumb pump -- the old in is not really repairable, and the new ones do not require screwing down (and also do not leak). Ugh... $190 on Rusty's

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net writes: Replace the old style screw down pump with the new style thumb pump -- the old in is not really repairable, and the new ones do not require screwing down (and also do not leak). Ugh... $190 on Rusty's website. I paid him

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ohm Acoustics Speakers (was DCM speakers (was: OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo)

2011-08-31 Thread LWB250
Came across a set of Ohm Acoustics FRS-15 on CL.  The owner wants $200 for the pair, says they're in excellent condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. I may go check them out. Any opinions on Ohm Acoustics?  I already Googled them and found their web site and several threads in audio

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net writes: Allan Streib wrote: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net writes: Replace the old style screw down pump with the new style thumb pump -- the old in is not really repairable, and the new ones do not require screwing down (and also do not leak). Ugh...

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: Yeah I was looking at the entire primer pump assembly. So the new style plunger can replace the old directly? That's not bad then. Two separate things here. There's the lift pump, and there's the hand primer pump that screws into it. One can do without a hand pump, but

[MBZ] vacuum wyes

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Was replacing some dried out rubber connector wyes that connect the various vacuum lines in my W116. I noticed that the one that connects to the injection pump had a little plastic sleeve on one of the arms. Blowing through it, it seems that arm has a restrictor in it. All the connectors I have

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
I thought the newer primer pumps were relatively inexpensive? It's been a while since I bought one..., Dan Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at 8:00 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Yeah I was looking at the entire primer pump assembly. So the new style

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: I thought the newer primer pumps were relatively inexpensive? It's been a while since I bought one..., Yeah just the plunger is about $19. The entire assembly (called primer pump assembly on Rusty's site) was $190. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD

[MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
Speaking of computer reliability, my Compaq laptop, which has been used as a desktop for five years, is showing signs of age with the occasional BSOD. (The very good Acronis program always restores it). While replacing the HD is an option, I'd rather get one of the bullet proof models that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Luther's Benz
My T60 is approaching 4 years old and is still under warranty since it came with a 3 year warranty that can be extended. nbsp;Unless Lenovo greatly degrades their quality, I will own ThinkPads for as long as I drive a Benz. Luther On Aug 31, 2011 7:16 PM, Gerry Archer

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Fmiser
Allan Streib wrote: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Lightly loaded generators are a very common occurrence, but this is mainly due to having adequate capacity for transient loads like motors. Not possible to have some big capacitor banks wired in, to handle transient loads like

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread OK Don
Inductors are for AC --- On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 7:53 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes: Lightly loaded generators are a very common occurrence, but this is mainly due to having adequate capacity for transient loads like

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have several company t60s here, they are beat to hell Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at 7:49 PM, Luther's Benz benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: My T60 is approaching 4 years old and is still under warranty since it came with a 3 year warranty that can be extended. nbsp;Unless Lenovo

Re: [MBZ] Ax fan

2011-08-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
It is a fairly new breaker, the problem is there is too much stuff on that circuit. It runs the kitchen, lounge and computer room/office. For instance, turn on the toaster and electric kettle at the same time and that will trip the breaker. We are onto a sparky mate but he is a slacker and has

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Jim Cathey
the manual pump to purge any air. The pump was leaking as I operated it, and after screwing it back down and starting the car, there is now a massive fuel leak around the pump stem. There are two seals in the screw-down one, neither are separately available. The one that seals it when

Re: [MBZ] OT: DCM speakers (was: OT: Bang Olufsen Beomaster / Vintage Stereo)

2011-08-31 Thread Jim Cathey
I can see why Jim uses a subwoofer with his Time Windows. Don't have TW's, have TF500 (and TF400). The sub was procured while I was using EPI A70 bookshelf speakers, which the 500's replaced. No reason to decommission the sub at that point, but there was somewhat less reason to use it than

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Slave cylinder is easy, you just need to know if you've got the old type or new and get a new gasket with it. Which reminds me I bought a new gasket for mine... The clutch master cylinder and its rod on the other hand, thats a completely different story... -Curt Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Jim Cathey
having adequate capacity for transient loads like motors. Not a lot you can do about it Go hybrid: Larger battery UPS being charged/fed by a smaller continuous genset. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread Jim Cathey
If propane, you'll need a big tank because (1) you'll burn a lot and (2) small tanks may not maintain pressure at high flow rates. Liquid feed! The IMPCO fuel evaporator/regulator is the gold standard here. Plumbs into the cooling system to get the heat. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
I've made a career out of remembering things. I also spend a lot of time reading things and remembering them. Sometimes its something I can't turn off though... -Curt Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:45:41 -0400 From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Fred Moir
000 090 00 50 $18.95 from Rusty. NOT $190 Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 8/31/2011 7:36 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Peter Frederickpsf...@earthlink.net writes: Replace the old style screw down pump with the new style thumb pump -- the old in is not really repairable, and the new

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Brian Toscano
Why would plugging and unplugging it be a pain? I've used my MacBook Pro for almost 4 years for software development and movies, music, etc. They are thinner than many Windows laptop making it easy to carry. The power supplies are small with long cords or you can change the cord to a 2-blade

Re: [MBZ] 36k acres [was: Re: OT - Natural Gas generators]

2011-08-31 Thread Rich Thomas
Perfect conditions for an auto graveyard. Kaleb is interested. --R On 8/30/11 11:45 PM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:27:10 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: geez, what do you do with 36k acres? That would be my dream come true. You have to keep in mind what kind of

Re: [MBZ] W116, more fuel leaks

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net writes: 000 090 00 50 $18.95 from Rusty. NOT $190 Yep I was looking at the assembly not just the manual plunger/pump. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Rich Thomas
Hard drive going flaky? or something on the board? --R On 8/31/11 7:45 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Speaking of computer reliability, my Compaq laptop, which has been used as a desktop for five years, is showing signs of age with the occasional BSOD. (The very good Acronis program always restores

[MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
Our Whirlpoo dishwasher is making some expensive noises and I might have to get another one, or wash the dishes by hand, which takes me half a day. I am going to look at a S/H Bosch machine on Saturday, as it seems Bosch are the best ones unless you want to spend a squillion. Any experience with

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Rich Thomas
Do they have parallel ports on the back? --R On 8/31/11 9:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have several company t60s here, they are beat to hell ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 36k acres

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: Perfect conditions for an auto graveyard. Kaleb is interested. No cooincidence that there are several large airliner parking lots out in the desert southwest. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes: Our Whirlpoo dishwasher is making some expensive noises and I might have to get another one, or wash the dishes by hand, which takes me half a day. I am going to look at a S/H Bosch machine on Saturday, as it seems Bosch are the best ones unless

Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread Rich Thomas
I have bought and installed 2 Bosch dishwashers to replace POS whatevers. They are very quiet (wifey just started ours a few minutes ago, can't hear it running) and do a great job washing the dishes in them. All the models seem to have the same guts but differ in the controls (location,

Re: [MBZ] 36k acres

2011-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea I would move there Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at 9:03 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: Perfect conditions for an auto graveyard. Kaleb is interested. No cooincidence that there are several large airliner

[MBZ] Bears [was: Re: Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery]

2011-08-31 Thread Craig
On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:01:56 -0700 Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net wrote: I hope you meant a Black Bear. I don't know of anywhere in the US that has Brown Bears in a desert! OTOH I guess there are brown-coated Black Bears. I stand corrected. I did some looking and decided it actually

Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread Russ Williams
Daughter and SIL have Bosch they love them. Daughter's is 5 years old and had no problems. SIL is about 15 yo and only repair was door gasket thanks to one of her nieces. Both units are very quite more than a few feet away and you can't tell they are running. Russ W. On 8/31/2011 8:57 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread Tim C
On Aug 31, 2011 10:09 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes: Any experience with Bosch dishwashers? Some people say that the quality of the Bosch washers is going downhill as they try to cut costs by manufacturing low end machines in

Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
Don't think KitchenAid sell dishwasher in Oz. Hendrik who is the Kitchen aid Allan Streib wrote: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au writes: Our Whirlpoo dishwasher is making some expensive noises and I might have to get another one, or wash the dishes by hand, which takes me half a day.

Re: [MBZ] 36k acres

2011-08-31 Thread OK Don
Probably not warm enough here for you --- you wouldn't need that summer time jacket. On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: Yea I would move there Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at 9:03 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
Yeah the Bosch units have a reputation for being quiet. The S/H one I am looking at is made in the Fatherland. The problem I see is that a Whirlpool machine is not worth repairing, specially seeing that a main wash pump costs between AU$250-300 and that may not be the problem with it, getting

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
The physical layout in the computer area makes changing laptops a pain. I've used PCs since before windows (for about 16 years) such that they've become second nature. I can see that after I've learned the Apple system as well as I know PC/Windows, I'll like it better since it has many

Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread Hendrik Fay
But this begs the question, why would a manufacturer risk losing their reputation for quality by cheaping out? Guess we have all heard about companies starting/buying another company to act as a agent for low end products, so as not to damage the main companies image. A good reputation takes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Redghost
Docking station makes hooking it up for desktop use simple Clay Sent from my iPad On Aug 31, 2011, at 18:49, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Why would plugging and unplugging it be a pain? I've used my MacBook Pro for almost 4 years for software development and movies, music,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread LWB250
Liquid withdrawal fuels systems are more efficient and less prone to variances in ambient temperatures, but the hardware involved makes them pricey.  It's unusual to see liquid withdrawal unless the location has low ambient temperatures that would prevent vaporization in the main tank.  Also,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
Difficult to say since it only happens occasionally and the test programs show no problems. Also, it would be nice to have a faster PC with more memory and a dual cpu; neither of which the Compaq has. Gerry '83 300D '83 240D -- From: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] OT - Natural Gas generators

2011-08-31 Thread LWB250
Buy in bulk during the early to mid summer months, as that is when the price is usually lowest.  Fall has a lot of farmers running grain dryers, so that can drive up the price later in the year.  Winter, well, you can understand why prices are higher in the winter Former business partner

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread LWB250
If you are going to go PC, buy s commercial (business) grade HP.  We use thousands of them in the school district and most are pretty bulletproof.  I had an 8540, and it was built like a brick doghouse and never gave me a moment's trouble. Dan From: Gerry

Re: [MBZ] OT Good, better, Bosch dishwashers

2011-08-31 Thread andrew strasfogel
Bosch dishwashers truly rock. You can load them any which way and they still get the dishes sparkling clean A quaint touch is the manual-clean food strainer at the bottom, which is a snap to remove and clean. On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 11:09 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote: But

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
I've been spoiled by excellent workstation quality laptops. My work machine has been a laptop since 2003... Currently using a Dell Precision M4300, great machine. The Dell M90 it replaced was also a great machine but I prefer the 15 to the 17 M90. -Curt Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:45:23 -0400

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Brian Toscano
I can understand the support issues. When I moved from Window to Mac a few years ago I still needed to run Windows applications so I converted my work issued laptop to a virtual machine that I could use with VMWare Fusion. In my case I converted a Windows partition (bootcamp) to a virtual

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread Craig
On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:53:15 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: My 300SD 'developed' that problem the first time I parked it for more than one day. Turned out the dreaded chrysler servo was stuck and drawing 0.4a trying to park itself continuously. Well, at least I don't have to worry

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread Craig
On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:25:06 -0400 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Don't forget antenna retractor and possible radio remote (hidden) amplifier. I've had one of each causing dead batteries. Thanks for the reminder, Wilton. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Phantom Loads, or How to Kill a Battery

2011-08-31 Thread Craig
On Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:28:46 -0400 Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: --text follows this line-- Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net writes: So, are the rear, bottom-of-door lights supposed to go off immediately when the door is closed, Mine (126) all do. Pinched wire? Anybody

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Benz Hogs
Do they still run? Bet they were dropped and abused too Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 8/31/2011 8:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have several company t60s here, they are beat to hell Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2011, at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer reliability

2011-08-31 Thread Benz Hogs
Nope, the t60 is post-parallel. Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL '87 300SDL (312,xxx mi) '91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi) On 8/31/2011 9:04 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Do they have parallel ports on the back? --R On 8/31/11 9:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have several company t60s here, they

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