Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I believe that Lee Valley has small stainless steel canisters. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Get a bunch of those little baggies like the dope dealers use --R On 8/11/14 11:30 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I believe that Lee Valley has small stainless steel canisters. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
How do you know so much about that, Rich? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 12:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - storing

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:09:55 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Get a bunch of those little baggies like the dope dealers use --R On 8/11/14 11:30 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I believe that Lee Valley has small stainless steel canisters. My wife

[MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday I talked him into letting us drive the Nissan Leaf electric car. I know you old bastards all hate anything new and different but you need to go out and try one. Yes its small but the seating area is about the same as my Jetta. No its not tinny

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Long drop/extension cord? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 1:06 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I'm not at all adversed to an electric vehicle, and my commute would be perfect for one. I have a problem with the up front costs. How much was it? Dan Sent from my iPad On Aug 11, 2014, at 1:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: At the Nissan dealership to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
List price right at $30k. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 1:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege I'm not at all adversed to an electric vehicle, and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Saw something the other day about the various gummint(i.e., taxpayer)-funded rebates and such, that some state was going to do away with them because most were going to people who made over $100k/yr and it had been determined that that was Just Not Right. YMMV (or I guess, Your Electricity

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: Saw something the other day about the various gummint(i.e., taxpayer)-funded rebates and such, that some state was going to do away with them because most were going to people who made over $100k/yr and it had been determined that that was Just Not Right. YMMV

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I think there was also a state rebate of some sort that was a matter of controversy, in addition to the fed rebate. --R On 8/11/14 2:14 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: Saw something the other day about the various gummint(i.e., taxpayer)-funded rebates

[MBZ] DIY impulse counter

2014-08-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread John Reames via Mercedes
Speaking of which, what does everyone use for temporary storage of not so little parts like bolts and such that you pull off of engines during a repair? I haven't seen a (metal) #10 coffee can in years. Likewise, metal coffee cans are a thing of the past... They were great for washing out

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:24:29 -0400 To: diese...@pisquared.net; mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Speaking of which, what does everyone use for temporary storage of not so little parts like bolts and such that you pull off of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
The leaf is for pussies. Real men drive diesels:) Sent from my iPhone On Aug 11, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: List price right at $30k. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
A friend's wife bought one of the little Ford hybrids. Cannot recall the exact name. He says it does amazing on fuel if one tries. His wife has a bit of a heavy foot and does not do as well in day to day driving as he does if he takes it somewhere and tries to get good mileage. Maybe not quite

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 11/08/2014 12:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday I talked him into letting us drive the Nissan Leaf electric car. I know you old bastards all hate anything new and different but you need to go out and try one. Yes its small but the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How does the Leaf handle heating and AC? On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 2:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 11/08/2014 12:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday I talked him into letting us drive the Nissan Leaf

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I use a small tray from the Container Store, from the back of the store along with the silverware trays. Cost under $4. On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 2:27 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:24:29 -0400 To: diese...@pisquared.net;

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That's why you make all the hydro to ship down to us. Dan Sent from my iPad On Aug 11, 2014, at 2:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 11/08/2014 12:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday I talked him into

Re: [MBZ] DIY impulse counter

2014-08-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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2014-08-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Si si, I've got more than a few metal cans from my favorite Italian espresso. I also get plastic cans from our coffee mess at work, handy for sealing up parts for protection against corrosion. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, I was 'bout to say, We could suck more outta the Great White North. Wilt - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 2:55 PM Subject:

Re: [MBZ] DIY impulse counter

2014-08-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:34:18 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: IF, all of you folks down south of the border were to get electric vehicles, your electric grid would not be able to handle the load. Yes, indeed. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] DIY impulse counter

2014-08-11 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] DIY impulse counter

2014-08-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:04:51 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I made this yesterday (Sunday) to check for malfunction codes for the ACC II in my '95 E300. Good job, it looks like a useful tool. No malfunction codes (one flash) but the LED would glow dimly when it

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Rick wrote: Au contraire mon ami. I drink this... http://www.stewarts.com/ I guess I gotta pay attention to the local favorite!! My mom drank nuttin' but Stewarts. The boss bought nuttin' but Stewarts. I should go back to that old favorite. Thanks for the reminder. mao

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Randy wrote: IF, all of you folks down south of the border were to get electric vehicles, your electric grid would not be able to handle the load. Let's try, okay? Each of us okiebenz readers gotta commit to purchase EV, okay? If we gotta go further - bus/cab/train/rental will do fine, I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Tim Crone via Mercedes
On Aug 11, 2014 2:22 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I think there was also a state rebate of some sort that was a matter of controversy, in addition to the fed rebate. My manager just leased a Leaf for $278/month, with a $2000 down payment (paid in trade). He is very

Re: [MBZ] DIY impulse counter

2014-08-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Craig, Fuse holder, pack of five fuses, two banana plugs, pack of four SPST momentary switches (only single packs were too large), LED with built-in resistor: it all adds up quickly... PBU Ground: thanks for addressing that, I was worried that a bad ground might be contributing to some

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Fmiser via Mercedes
Curt Raymond wrote: At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday I talked him into letting us drive the Nissan Leaf electric car. Randy wrote: If, all of you folks down south of the border were to get electric vehicles, your electric grid would not be able to handle the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its not like everybody could run out and buy a new car tomorrow anyway. As load ramps up our electric utilities will be forced to add line capacity. Around here theres a LOT of solar coming in which will reduce the load on the heavy wire grid by making neighborhoods more self sufficient. Within

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread LarryT via Mercedes
I'm pretty sure we can still get large metal coffee cans at Walmart - I have a couple iin my garage. But for storing small parts I prefer using Tupperware type of plastic containers as I dislike rummaging through 10# coffee cans full of misc stuff.. They have snap-on lids and are

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I saw that Chevy is coming out with an all new Volt in Jan, or there about. I was impressed with the design of the Volt drive train - but not with the price, hence I didn't by one. The new one is rumored to be less expensive - too bad that I've already purchased my (hopefully) last new car. A

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
My wife uses an expensive Cascade dishwasher detergent that comes in a plastic rectangular tub that I use for the larger bolts, hose clamps, etc. They are challenged with head bolts, but are generally OK otherwise and I'm keeping them out of the landfill. On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 1:24 PM, John

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wow, you married well! On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 9:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My wife uses an expensive Cascade dishwasher detergent that comes in a plastic rectangular tub that I use for the larger bolts, hose clamps, etc. They are challenged with head bolts, but

[MBZ] Wow now this is nice but the guy is on crack

2014-08-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Wow now this is nice but the guy is on crack

2014-08-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
The Lone Star State in the 70's oil embargo.They were annoyed with the NE users of their oil, thus the bumper sticker. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:14:51 -0500 To: rbenn...@bennell.ca; mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege From:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Fmiser via Mercedes
Curt Raymond wrote: At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday I talked him into letting us drive the Nissan Leaf electric car. Randy wrote: If, all of you folks down south of the border were to get electric vehicles, your electric grid would not be able to