Re: [MBZ] Fuel leak - 240D

2011-12-11 Thread Jim Cathey
The pumps had glass tanks at the top which were marked off in gallons. The attendant would pump the gas up in the glass tank using a long lever, open the nozzle, and the gas would run by gravity into the car's tank. Can't count the number of times I've done that, that is the sort of pump we

Re: [MBZ] What really happened aboard AF447

2011-12-11 Thread Jim Cathey
I flew the old Link trainer/simulators back in the day - at least they would swivel 360 degrees, bank, and tilt. I sat in an F101 simulator once. It didn't move at all. More of a cockpit/instrumentation/weapons simulator than a flight sim. It did incorporate an F101 cockpit, and all the

Re: [MBZ] What really happened aboard AF447

2011-12-11 Thread Dan Penoff
I got to fly a 727 simulator at the FAA's Monroney Center in OKC some years back when I was doing some training for FAA personnel there. I held a private ticket at the time, and trying to wrestle that beast around was a real experience. Once you got it trimmed out it wasn't bad. Dan Sent

Re: [MBZ] What really happened aboard AF447

2011-12-11 Thread Scott and Gwen Ritchey
Most of the current generation military training sims I know are more focused on systems operation and task management. Basic continue to fly the airplane is there but not the main focus. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

[MBZ] mercedes diesel wagon (arlington) $1400

2011-12-11 Thread Michael Canfield
Looks like a good buy. Mike 1984 none turbo very good Eng runs good needs shocks , dawn shift arm and tires no rust in floor $1400 drive it home. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/2747419728.html via @craigsnotifica #AndroidApp ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act

2011-12-11 Thread Barry Stark
I'm not a fan of McCain but there seems to be a lot of rumors flying about on this disaster and many seem like peoples view of what happened may have a political slant. I wasn't there and can't really say one way or another. I did watch the videos that Grant posted and read some of the comments

Re: [MBZ] mercedes diesel wagon (arlington) $1400

2011-12-11 Thread Dieselhead
Looks like a good buy. Mike 1984 none turbo very good Eng runs good needs shocks , dawn shift arm and tires no rust in floor $1400 drive it home. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/2747419728.html It has the Euro trailer hitch too. Great for small sailboats.

Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act

2011-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Barry Stark wrote: I'm not a fan of McCain but there seems to be a lot of rumors flying about on this disaster and many seem like peoples view of what happened may have a political slant. I wasn't there and can't really say one way or another. I think it's clear that the fire was just 'wrong

Re: [MBZ] mercedes diesel wagon (arlington) $1400

2011-12-11 Thread Max
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like a good buy. Mike 1984 none turbo very good Eng runs good needs shocks , dawn shift arm and tires no rust in floor $1400 drive it home. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/2747419728.html It has the Euro trailer hitch too. Great for

Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act

2011-12-11 Thread WILTON
Well, I agree with the GAH part. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 12:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act Barry Stark wrote: I'm not a fan of McCain

[MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread Fmiser
Since this list seems to harbor at least one expert on _any_ topic I'm picking the topic of cleaning chainsaw chains. I have tried various solvents but none seem to do much of anything. Is there a proven, dissolves even crunchy pitch, method to clean these? -- Philip, looking for collective

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread WILTON
Turpentine? Wilton - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 3:49 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain Since this list seems to harbor at least one expert on _any_ topic I'm picking the topic of cleaning

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread WILTON
Well, when I was a little fella (about 4 to 10), that's what I watched my dad and brothers use to clean the manual crosscut saw in the NC woods, anyway. Wood. - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday,

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread Dieselhead
B100 or B99 biodiesel dissolves lots of things. I am guessing it would take off pitch too. TUrpentine is probably easier to find. Well, when I was a little fella (about 4 to 10), that's what I watched my dad and brothers use to clean the manual crosscut saw in the NC woods, anyway. Wood.

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread Rich Thomas
I have read that cleaning a table saw blade with oven cleaner does a pretty good job at removing such stuff. Not sure I would leave it too long on a chain though. But if you have run out of other options that might be something to try, followed by a good rinse and oil. --R On 12/11/11 4:15

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Interesting. The suggestions on the list pretty much parallel the suggestions here: http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/107206.htm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread Fmiser
From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Is there a proven, dissolves even crunchy pitch, method to clean these? WILTON wrote: Turpentine? Hmm. I don't have any of that in my personal collection of highly flammable liquids. I may have to get some next trip into town to try it. -- Philip

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread Rich Thomas
If you have some pine trees you can make your own! --R On 12/11/11 4:35 PM, Fmiser wrote: From: Fmiserfmi...@gmail.com Is there a proven, dissolves even crunchy pitch, method to clean these? WILTON wrote: Turpentine? Hmm. I don't have any of that in my personal collection of highly

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread WILTON
That's how we Tar Heels got our name. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 4:40 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain If you have some

Re: [MBZ] mercedes diesel wagon - $1400 (arlington)

2011-12-11 Thread glenn brown
From the bumpers, it looks like a Euro; I believe all '84 '85 TDs imported to the USA were turbocharged. Also from the lousy interior photo, it may not have the dreaded PBU ACC. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___

[MBZ] OT Heresy -- BMW M1

2011-12-11 Thread Rich Thomas
A very opinionated review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtenM2hFTgEfeature=youtu.be --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT Heresy -- BMW M1

2011-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: A very opinionated review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtenM2hFTgEfeature=youtu.be Are they calling it 1M or M1? M1 brings to mind something much more expensive. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_M1 Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act

2011-12-11 Thread G Mann
One little problem with the explanation however. The deck crew runs the starter, the throttle up is done by the pilot when engine spool up reaches 15% [when done properly]. To start a jet you must follow a sequence. Starter on, rotation starts, at 10% engine speed, ignition on. at 15% engine

Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act

2011-12-11 Thread Mountain Man
Grant wrote: McCains support as sponsor of this bill absolutely astounds me, after he was held prisoner for 5.5 yrs under very harsh conditions.  But then, Congress does strange things these days. Perhaps he has a person in mind as first suspect in implementation of this law - the guy that put

Re: [MBZ] OT Heresy -- BMW M1

2011-12-11 Thread Dieselhead
The M1 I'd like to have is a M1 Garand tanker rifle. I'd settle for an M1 Garand or a M1 carbine. Rich Thomas wrote: A very opinionated review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtenM2hFTgEfeature=youtu.be Are they calling it 1M or M1? M1 brings to mind something much more expensive.

Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act

2011-12-11 Thread Dieselhead
Grant wrote: McCains support as sponsor of this bill absolutely astounds me, after he was held prisoner for 5.5 yrs under very harsh conditions. But then, Congress does strange things these days. Perhaps he has a person in mind as first suspect in implementation of this law - the guy that

Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act

2011-12-11 Thread Mitch Haley
Dieselhead wrote: About 85-90% or the congresscritters should be locked up. I thought treason was a hanging offense. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT - National Defense Auth Act

2011-12-11 Thread Dieselhead
Dieselhead wrote: About 85-90% or the congresscritters should be locked up. I thought treason was a hanging offense. Mitch. Ja, you caught me. We have all been worked over more then we think. You are correct. Treason is a hanging offense. It is a better choice than keeping them around

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread Greg Fiorentino
+1 on the biodiesel. I use it in my small parts cleaning bucket and it seems to dissolve all sorts of crap. Greg -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 1:24 PM To: Mercedes

[MBZ] Glorious sounds

2011-12-11 Thread RELNGSON
Speaks for itself.. http://www.ferociousfrankie.com/video1.html RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Seen before

2011-12-11 Thread RELNGSON
But worth watching again.. http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=RobaJKGMMiE RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-11 Thread Max
Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Since this list seems to harbor at least one expert on _any_ topic I'm picking the topic of cleaning chainsaw chains. I've heard that lumberjacks of yore used whiskey. At least, that was the explanation for all the empty glass whiskey bottles that used to be