[MBZ] 1980 300TD Fails

2012-09-10 Thread Dan Penoff
The 1980 300TD that someone was trying to flip on eBay closed last night for $19,800. The previous auction (where this seller presumably bought the car) was over $20k. Ouch! Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300TD Fails

2012-09-10 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: The 1980 300TD that someone was trying to flip on eBay closed last night for $19,800. The previous auction (where this seller presumably bought the car) was over $20k. Ouch! I don't know if it was a flip or he just changed his mind. From $20,200 to 19,800 isn't the worst

Re: [MBZ] 1980 300TD Fails

2012-09-10 Thread Dan Penoff
True, but if he did the additional work that was listed in the auction, he's certainly under water - not to mention the expense of getting it to Milwaukee. Dan On Sep 10, 2012, at 7:56 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dan Penoff wrote: The 1980 300TD that someone was trying to flip on

[MBZ] Interviewing

2012-09-10 Thread burton anderson
Many years ago two of us developed a system of interviewing that proved perfect in finding the best engineering dept candidates. We had about a dozen characteristics we pursued. They ranged from appearance to technical qualification. A candidate was average, below or above. We interviewed

Re: [MBZ] Ethelred is now Ready

2012-09-10 Thread andrew strasfogel
Ethelred?? Wazzat? On Sun, Sep 9, 2012 at 11:55 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Glad you found a buyer, Jim. Congrats! Now finish counting the money and hand it over to SWMBO grin Dan On Sep 9, 2012, at 11:51 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Today the car sold, $3000 to a local

Re: [MBZ] Ethelred is now Ready

2012-09-10 Thread Jim Cathey
Ethelred?? Wazzat? Ethelred the Unready, our 380SL-no-more. See: http://userweb.windwireless.net/~jimc/SL2.html -- Jim ___ 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] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Craig
On Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:00:29 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Sounds like a plan If you come, I'll let you have a 240D engine and manual transmission. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Preppin for the Q

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
Please post for all of us. I always enjoy seeing what y'all are up to. Randy On 07/09/2012 9:18 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: You're in luck. I always take step by step photos of all my rust repairs:) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2012, at 6:10 PM, Mike Esh michael...@me.com wrote: I would

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Randy On 08/09/2012 7:24 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for a product to fill in an exhaust pipe diameter mis-match? Would JB Weld be a good choice? I had to cut out my catalytic converter, and the

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I could probably figure out a way but I just had an employee quit so probably won't be able to Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2012, at 10:14 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Sun, 9 Sep 2012 18:00:29 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: Sounds like a plan If you

[MBZ] frustrating - tach AC stopping again

2012-09-10 Thread G. M. Brown
After cleaning and lubricating with conductive grease every electrical connection I could find under the hood of my '85 300TD, I thought I must've done something right as the tach was working fine but the AC compressor wouldn't turn on unless I used a jumper wire between the female pins of the

[MBZ] OT - nephews/nieces

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
BTW, Kaleb, what's the latest with your nephews/nieces, children of the murdered SIL on Maine? 'Hope they're doing well. Is BIL still in jail? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - nephews/nieces

2012-09-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They are in California with their grandparents, they are doing great. Bil still in prison. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2012, at 11:33 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: BTW, Kaleb, what's the latest with your nephews/nieces, children of the murdered SIL on Maine? 'Hope they're doing

Re: [MBZ] frustrating - tach AC stopping again

2012-09-10 Thread Fmiser
G. M. Brown wrote: After cleaning and lubricating with conductive grease every electrical connection I could find under the hood of my '85 300TD Conductive grease is good - but it's essential that the work is neat and clean. A bit of stray grease in the wrong place is a resistor between

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Rich Thomas
I'm looking for a black slab about 20ft tall, dimensions in 1:4:9 ratio --R On 9/9/12 5:15 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Great! I've been looking for a deal on some 20' marble obelisks. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Hmmm. Thought I saw one of those over at the zoo. Think it was in the ape house Dan (dodging flying bone) On Sep 10, 2012, at 1:39 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I'm looking for a black slab about 20ft tall, dimensions in 1:4:9 ratio --R On 9/9/12 5:15

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Craig
On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:39:05 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I'm looking for a black slab about 20ft tall, dimensions in 1:4:9 ratio And what does the 1:4:9 ratio do for you? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] frustrating - tach AC stopping again

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
With a wiring diagram, have you verified the KLIMA relay is getting the right signals? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD G. M. Brown g_010...@hotmail.com wrote: After cleaning and lubricating with conductive grease every electrical connection I could find under the hood of my '85

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
Surrounded by apes in Africa, or found buried on the moon? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I'm looking for a black slab about 20ft tall, dimensions in 1:4:9 ratio --R On 9/9/12 5:15 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Great! I've been

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Randy On

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Squares of the first three integers. Reference to Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey and the monolith found on the Moon. Dan On Sep 10, 2012, at 1:41 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:39:05 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I'm

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Rich Thomas
It can make me smarter and let me take a long trip if I drive my Benz into it. --R On 9/10/12 1:41 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:39:05 -0400 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I'm looking for a black slab about 20ft tall, dimensions in 1:4:9 ratio And what

[MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
My wife reported that the brakes in the 190D made a noise and then got quiet and it scared her. Apparently her definition of quiet and mine aren't the same because when I tried it the right front wheel made an ungodly racket. It'd had a hardened spot on the rotor for some time so I'd already

[MBZ] 240D hood latch

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
If you were at the Q you know I had some trouble with my 240D. It consumes a little coolant which I think is a headgasket leak out the block. It had been just bubbling a little but seems to have gotten worse. Anyway I screwed up and let it run low and things got a little dicy on the ride down,

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Dieselhead
Time to lobby SWMBO for another car... so one can be in for repairs That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD ___

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
'Zackly what I thought. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 1:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing Squares of the first three integers.

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
Yep, those of us with SWMBO's are still in training - 59 1/2 years for me. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 3:15 PM Subject: [MBZ] 190D brakes My wife reported that the brakes

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
On 10/09/2012 1:30 PM, Max Dillon wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. Don't know how tight the spot is where the weld might be but in my experience people who do exhaust systems can weld in tight

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Fmiser
Randy wrote: I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Max Dillon wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. I suspect that what Randy meant, was drive the car to the shop

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
On 10/09/2012 2:38 PM, Fmiser wrote: Randy wrote: I would think you should take it in to a shop and have it welded. Max Dillon wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time right now. I suspect that what Randy meant,

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
Already have The White Whale waiting for repairs. What I need is a job with less travel! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD aka White Whale, failed head transplant. Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Time to lobby SWMBO for another car... so one can be in for repairs That

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
I suspect that now that the unlawful part is done (cat-ectomy), and the shop was not involved in that step, then maybe the EPA won't fine them if all they do is a little welding. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD I suspect that what Randy meant, was drive the car to the shop and

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
You've just about talked me into taking to a shop. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 10/09/2012 1:30 PM, Max Dillon wrote: That would require removing the exhaust system, car out of service for a day our two. Can't afford the down time

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
Very nice. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: My wife reported that the brakes in the 190D made a noise and then got quiet and it scared her. Apparently her definition of quiet and mine aren't the same because when I tried it the right front

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Dieselhead
Good for you! It is nice when a job goes as planned, even with the heat wrench that was added to the original plan. I will leave the Attaboy for Wilton, as it is his name brand. My wife reported that the brakes in the 190D made a noise and then got quiet and it scared her. Apparently her

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
We'll hit 11 at the end of this month. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 15:24:59 -0400 From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes Message-ID: 7423B264383D4996A4A0B84C0DC1E572@wiltonPC Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed;

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
If you were closer I'd say just bring the stupid thing here. Sounds like a 20 minute job... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:09:05 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
Others may use it - after all, how'm I ever gonna get one, otherwise. BTW, how many ATTABOYs does it take to clear away one Alpha Sierra; conversely, how many Alpha Sierras does it take to wipe out 10,000 ATTABOYs? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Michael Canfield
Nice. Congrats. Toni and I just celebrated 11 years together the 30th of Aug. How she has put up with me for this long I will probably never know Mike On Sep 10, 2012 4:32 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: We'll hit 11 at the end of this month. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Mitch Haley
OK, what's Alpha Sierra, and why would somebody name their company that? http://www.alphasierragroup.com/ ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
I need to convince Rich to get a welder... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If you were closer I'd say just bring the stupid thing here. Sounds like a 20 minute job... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:09:05 -0400 From: Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Michael Canfield
You can probably borrow an exhaust pipe expander from your FLAPS. Expand till it fits snug and put a clamp on it. Should be expanded before welding or it will just break at the weld. Mike On Sep 10, 2012 4:33 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: If you were closer I'd say just bring

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Michael Canfield
Well, if this is going where I think then one Alpha Sierra will wipe out years worth of attaboys and no amount of attaboys will ever wipe out a whole Alpha Sierra. Did I get that right? Mike On Sep 10, 2012 4:38 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Others may use it - after all, how'm I ever

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
THAT is funny, a businesses that will get no offers from anyone with military experience. Alpha sierra is aw s##t, usually followed by many and more colorful expressions. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: OK, what's Alpha Sierra, and why would

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Rich Thomas
I have some JBWeld! --R On 9/10/12 4:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote: I need to convince Rich to get a welder... ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Craig
On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:56:50 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Squares of the first three integers. Reference to Stanley Kubrick's 2001 A Space Odyssey and the monolith found on the Moon. Aha! Now I understand. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Greg Fiorentino
On the other side one of the big bolts that holds the caliper on would NOT come off. I resorted to the heat wrench On my 123s and 126s I've had to resort to a jack under the end of the wrench, using the weight of the car to apply force. That has worked well. I think those bolts are heat-treated

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Rich Thomas
Dan is a real buzz killer, I figured we could keep this thing going for awhile. Actually the first monolith was in Africa someplace. The 2nd on the moon, and the 3rd orbiting Jupiter. --R On 9/10/12 5:13 PM, Craig wrote: On Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:56:50 -0400 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
How much can you stretch pipe with one of the handheld units? They can be bought cheaply. I have one but I have never used it. I know the muffler shops use the fancy expensive machines to stretch pipe but that is hydraulic etc. Randy who thinks even if stretched to fit, welding is still a good

Re: [MBZ] Now it's official: The Black Hole is closing

2012-09-10 Thread Dan Penoff
Sorry. I'll hold back in the future. Dan Wendy, I'm home! On Sep 10, 2012, at 5:21 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Dan is a real buzz killer, I figured we could keep this thing going for awhile. Actually the first monolith was in Africa someplace. The 2nd on the moon, and the 3rd orbiting

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
On 10/09/2012 4:26 PM, Greg Fiorentino wrote: On the other side one of the big bolts that holds the caliper on would NOT come off. I resorted to the heat wrench On my 123s and 126s I've had to resort to a jack under the end of the wrench, using the weight of the car to apply force. That has

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
With the exception of Wilton, you are all amateurs so far. Barbara and I have been married 39 years so far. Not sure how much longer though as she is becoming upset with my snoring. Randy On 10/09/2012 3:48 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: Nice. Congrats. Toni and I just celebrated 11 years

Re: [MBZ] Was 190D brakes Now Marriage

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
Oh, I forgot to mention, she snores too but won't admit it. Randy On 10/09/2012 3:48 PM, Michael Canfield wrote: Nice. Congrats. Toni and I just celebrated 11 years together the 30th of Aug. How she has put up with me for this long I will probably never know Mike On Sep 10, 2012 4:32

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Michael Canfield
As long as the pipe is not badly rusted you can expand a 1/4 inch or so with a handheld one. Welding is certainly best. Mike On Sep 10, 2012 5:22 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: How much can you stretch pipe with one of the handheld units? They can be bought cheaply. I have one

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
Alpha Sierra - Ah S*** Evidently, they've never been around Air Force aircrewmen. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes OK,

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
Yep, that's about it. Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 4:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes Well, if this is going where I think then one Alpha Sierra will

Re: [MBZ] Was 190D brakes Now Marriage

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
Uh oh! Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 5:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was 190D brakes Now Marriage Oh, I forgot to mention, she snores too but won't admit it. Randy

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Whatever happened to the seven year itch? It was widely accepted that wives/husbands tended to stray after seven years of marriage. I remember it being discussed in the 1930s when I was a child. Since then movies and plays have been written about it. (Marilyn Monroe was in one by that title)

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
I think I spent $250 on my Lincoln HandyMig and it was worth every penny. In retrospect I wouldn't bother with gas (I've not bought it but the welder came equipped) as for the stuff I do flux wire is just fine. In your case as Mike says you'd need an expander or cut a piece and wrap it around

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
I've done that on a 123 also but in this case either the wrench was pointed in the wrong direction (needing the jack to pull it down) or was at such an angle because of the strut being in the way that I couldn't make it work. BTW I didn't heat the bolt, I heated the casting the bolt goes into.

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
'Musta whipped right through it without even noticing. I've never strayed. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes Whatever

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
You bet but for this job it would have to be a compact unit and to get those with good power (gotta be 400+ lbs/ft) starts to turn into real money. I also don't really have a big enough compressor. I'd like to get a big 220v unit and mount it in the basement with air piped to the garage so the

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Back in the day at 7 years you'd be expected to have a 6 year old right? I can see how that might make somebody want to look around. We've always been too busy having fun. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:36:40 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Michael Canfield
Does not require a huge, fancy compressor to run a high power impact unless you are using it a lot. A small one just requires you wait for it between bursts of power. Mike On Sep 10, 2012 5:45 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You bet but for this job it would have to be a compact

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Rusty Cullens
I had 36 years this past weekend but I suffer like you Randy, not sure how much longer I can take the elbows to my back for snoring. Rusty Cullens buyMBparts, Inc. 6755 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30360 800-741-5252 770-452-7320 -Original Message- From:

Re: [MBZ] Preppin for the Q

2012-09-10 Thread Bob Rentfro
Post the Q pics, pal. Need to see what the other side of the country looks like. Bob R On Sep 8, 2012 1:58 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Sure, send 'em up:) Sent from my iPhone On Sep 7, 2012, at 11:07 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Dimitri, how'd you like the

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Randy Bennell
On 10/09/2012 4:50 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: I had 36 years this past weekend but I suffer like you Randy, not sure how much longer I can take the elbows to my back for snoring. Rusty Cullens The thing that I really find truly amazing is that I don't hear it. I have sort of woken up and

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Russ Williams
Got you beat but way behind Wilton 44 1/4 years here. Russ W. On 9/10/2012 16:25, Randy Bennell wrote: With the exception of Wilton, you are all amateurs so far. Barbara and I have been married 39 years so far. Not sure how much longer though as she is becoming upset with my snoring. Randy

[MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Has anyone had experience with mobile wifi hotspot connections? Any problems? Daughter say Verizon in this area is poor. Just received first smartphone, an iPhone 3g-s, which has mobile connection to Verizon, but haven't been able to figure out how to use it as a connection to a laptop.in

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
After 40 years of patching mufflers, wrapping with two layers of metal (preferably galvanized) which has been bedded with muffler patching goo from FLAPS, and secured with four clamps evenly spaced; is the longest lasting patch I've found. If there isn't enough room on the pipe, then it goes to

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Fmiser
WILTON wrote: BTW, how many ATTABOYs does it take to clear away one Alpha Sierra; infinite. conversely, how many Alpha Sierras does itL take to wipe out 10,000 ATTABOYs? one. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Fmiser
Max Dillon wrote: Alpha sierra is aw s##t, usually followed by many and more colorful expressions. Or for Red Dwarf fans, Aw smeg! -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes WILTON wrote: BTW, how many ATTABOYs does it take to clear away one Alpha Sierra; infinite.

Re: [MBZ] Bring a trailer, Kaleb

2012-09-10 Thread clay monroe
engine rebuilds, but the rest of the car is good parts clay On Sep 9, 2012, at 3:09 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Sounds like a bunch of cars that have been ruined by fryer oil. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net writes: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3259674549.html not mine, no

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah I've got a little air ratchet I've been through that with. Not fun... -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:48:15 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes Message-ID:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Don't do it, its like going back to dialup, 3G is slw. Wikipedia says 3G peaks at 200Kb/s. I have 1.5Mb/s DSL so its ~7x faster... I hate using the internet on my phone, anything with any amount of pictures takes forever. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:19:38 -0400 From: Gerry Archer

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
The father of a highschool friend could do wonders with a soupcan and some clamps. At one point he had a Chevy Nova which had an exhaust that consisted mostly of soup cans. Probably had more money tied up in clamps than it would have cost to buy a new exhaust. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Snoring is bad for marriages but good for the twin bed industry. Of course, serious snorers sometimes have to move into the guest room. Once shared a hotel room with a friend. Never before or since have I heard anything like his snoring. Since sleep was no option, even after blocking it

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
There are operations for snoring but sometimes they simply change the audio frequency. Wife said my snoring reminded her of a diesel Mercedes idling, but she was probably kidding. How can anyone snore klatta-klatta-klatta? Gerrywho was married for 50 years. On 9/10/2012 16:25, Randy

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread OK Don
The data charges are higher as well - use the hotspot when traveling, but not at home, except as a back-up, should your life feel threatened when the DSL is down :-) On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 6:09 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Don't do it, its like going back to dialup, 3G is

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread OK Don
Yup, we're still beginners at 37 years - I still learn something about her every week, if not every day :-) On Mon, Sep 10, 2012 at 4:25 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: With the exception of Wilton, you are all amateurs so far. Barbara and I have been married 39 years so far. Not

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread Tim C
On Sep 10, 2012 7:09 PM, Curt Raymond curtludwig curtlud...@yahoo.com@curtlud...@yahoo.com yahoo.com curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Don't do it, its like going back to dialup, 3G is slw. Depends on the carrier, but yes 3g is slow. It might be okay for email if that's your big requirement. My

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Mountain Man
OK Don wrote: Yup, we're still beginners at 37 years - I still learn something about her every week, if not every day :-) And... that is why you will make it to 60 years, I posit. Like you, I find this woman interesting from day to day, for 38 years. mao ___

[MBZ] Molasses treatment for rust

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
This farmer, who runs four pickups on gasified wood, suggests using a mixture of water and molasses for rust. Never heard of that before but it apparently works: http://www.homercidal.com/molasses/ http://www.motherearthnews.com/wood-gas-adventures/wood-gas-with-wayne-keith.aspx

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Frederick Moir
Can you spell Luke?   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 7:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods? The father of a highschool friend could

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
Separate bedrooms would be far cheaper than divorce. When the snoring gets too bad at our household, I move to the guest room. Coming up on 14 years of marriage. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rusty Cullens buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote: I had 36 years this past weekend but I

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Max Dillon
Once on a church trip, four guys to a room, last guy to arrive hands out ear plugs all around; we needed 'em. I slept ok using the plugs, wouldn't have slept a wink otherwise. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Snoring is bad for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
On Sep 10, 2012 7:09 PM, Curt Raymond curtludwig Don't do it, its like going back to dialup, 3G is slw. ... Depends on the carrier, but yes 3g is slow. It might be okay for email if that's your big requirement. My 4g wimax phone has higher bandwidth than my

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Frederick Moir
Alles. My wife snores, I mean SNORES. I find it comforting, somehow. Joanne says that I buzz, unless ill,  then I buzz a bit louder. The only time that her snoring wakes me, is, if it is accompanied by the I'm lying on my back and almost choking, very loud and then very quiet, wakes me right up.

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Dieselhead
Y'all need a better impact wrench. Randy Glad to see that y'all Southern Canadians speak correspondingly with Southerners in the US of A! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Dieselhead
Max Dillon wrote: Alpha sierra is aw s##t, usually followed by many and more colorful expressions. Or for Red Dwarf fans, Aw smeg! -- Philip Not much left on PBS here. they took off Red Dwarf, they took off Dr. Who, now they took off Red Green. That is heresy... Only Sat night

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread WILTON
While in Greenland in '78 Col. Base Commander and I flew with Danish Air Force crew on their C-130H into the far-south Greenland air field/village of Narsassuaq. Checking into the hotel there, I was shocked by price of the lodging and obviously showed it. Colonel eased up beside me and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Oops! Sent wrong one; here's right one: Gerry -- Thanks to all. That explains it. Gerry .. On Sep 10, 2012 7:09 PM, Curt Raymond curtludwig Don't do it, its like going back to dialup, 3G is slw.

Re: [MBZ] Molasses treatment for rust

2012-09-10 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Yes, I've heard of it. Vinegar and Coca Cola work as well. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2012, at 7:38 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: This farmer, who runs four pickups on gasified wood, suggests using a mixture of water and molasses for rust. Never heard of that before but

Re: [MBZ] Molasses treatment for rust

2012-09-10 Thread Curt Raymond
Sure, a chelation agent. Apparently RustBeeter is something similar. I use citric acid to remove rust on lantern parts. -Curt Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:38:05 -0400 From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Molasses treatment for

Re: [MBZ] Molasses treatment for rust

2012-09-10 Thread Allan Streib
molasses ... vinegar, coca cola To remove rust, or prevent it? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Molasses treatment for rust

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Supposedly to remove the oxygen from the iron oxide. The only acid I found listed was pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. Not sure what the chelating agent would be in molasses: ..The total sugar content in molasses is approximately 50 %. Minor carbohydrates are glucose, fructose, raffinose and

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes NOT Snoring

2012-09-10 Thread Rich Thomas
One summer I worked in Virginia, found a room in a house with one guy who owned it, and one other room was vacant at the time. The owner, a fairly young guy, was a realtor. He was out evenings until whenever, then his brother and various other people would come over to the house to have a

[MBZ] Generator question...

2012-09-10 Thread John Reames
I scored an Ingersoll-Rand G25 (with autostart capability). It looks to use a Mitsubishi S4Q series engine that uses what looks to be a Bosch type A inline pump (instead of the distributor type) I've managed to get parts catalogs for the unit, but no real service information; from the drawings

Re: [MBZ] Molasses treatment for rust

2012-09-10 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
They remove rust. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2012, at 9:09 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: molasses ... vinegar, coca cola To remove rust, or prevent it? Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

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