[MBZ] Papal Bull

2015-06-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Interesting interview on the first part of this recording. Interviewer is a is one of the top rated in the country. (faint of heart Katolischers may be offended) http://www.whoradio.com/onair/mickelson-in-the-morning-7738/papal-bull-13708377/ Curly Lifelong Conservationist hereditary conservat

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-24 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 24 Jun 2015 10:25:24 -0400 WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Dan Penoff" > Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:17 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D > > > > Nice. I'll defer to Wilton for

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN -

2015-06-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - REMINDER

2015-06-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I'm thinking about upping the size limit but the problem is it won't catch when somebody quotes the whole digest. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2015, at 9:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have no complaints, as I pretty much go in once a day and just dump > everything. I gav

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - REMINDER

2015-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have no complaints, as I pretty much go in once a day and just dump everything. I gave up trying to sift through it a while back, as it was an exercise in futility. I just found that if people give me a heads up that they got a hold notice I can go in and release their message easily because

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - REMINDER

2015-06-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The reason we have so much spam is because I had to turn down the spam filters because people were whining about their mail getting occasional caught by the filters, so the flood gates opened. It's a no win scenario Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN - REMINDER

2015-06-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thanks Dan this is helpful. On Jun 24, 2015 10:00 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Just a friendly reminder from the ListMom: > > If you get a hold notice because of an attachment, message being too big, > etc., please drop me a note directly and let me know. > > I ask because the amount of

[MBZ] ADMIN - REMINDER

2015-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Just a friendly reminder from the ListMom: If you get a hold notice because of an attachment, message being too big, etc., please drop me a note directly and let me know. I ask because the amount of spam we get hit with on a daily basis is staggering, and if something is in the queue from a sub

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Delivery valve seals is an "F" or "G" service item. Need to be replaced every 120,000 to 240,000 miles, depending on age and how much bioD goes through the pump. Heavy bioD use and you either need viton orings or replacement every year or so. If is that DDD and service? E service would

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That sounds like me. Had to replace vacuum pump and timer, re-seal all the delivery valves, then found a complete suspension rebuild was needed, front and rear. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 24, 2015 5:47:08 AM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >BTW, were you th

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In the interest of trying not to inflame anyone s passions I will withhold any caustic comments and just ask a compound question. In another segment of life, I was task with extraction of useful information from prisoners. It is a given that they lie, so the pattern of interrogation always followe

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-24 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
Center link on this car is fixed, thank goodness. The tie rod was set with a narrow metal tape measure and wrapped it around the whole assembly, kind a like measure circumference and set the new one to the same measurement as the old one. It seemed to work great as the steering wheel is the same

Re: [MBZ] what do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses

2015-06-24 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
On my Golf I bought glass ones. Whatever system you use, a couple coats of automotive clear coat will protect them much better than the "polish" in the kits. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] what do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses

2015-06-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On June 24, 2015 at 5:04 PM "G. M. Brown via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > What do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses? TIA They're no longer clear? http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-HRK-BX-SYLVANIA-Headlight-Restoration/dp/B00429NKWK ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I also was thinking of the heat of compression, and that storing it in caves would cool it considerably, but then read "NRStor is joining up with Massachusetts-based General Compression Inc., which developed a compressed-air technology that uses heat exchangers in a so-called near-isothermal proc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
She gave a "speech" (more like an 8th grader reading a report to the class) that was incredibly annoying. I couldn't even understand what she was saying, the delivery was so bad. She should just do a Max Headroom and have a computer monitor read whatever it is she might want to say to the sel

Re: [MBZ] what do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses

2015-06-24 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I just bought new headlight doors,from Gary for my 300D 2.5t. On Jun 24, 2015 5:25 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Glenn.I have had good results with the Sylvania kit. Lasted 2 years 'til > the car got tree'd. > > Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > > > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > > Date

Re: [MBZ] what do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses

2015-06-24 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Glenn.I have had good results with the Sylvania kit. Lasted 2 years 'til the car got tree'd. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2015 17:04:25 -0400 > Subject: [MBZ] what do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses > From: mercedes@okie

Re: [MBZ] what do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses

2015-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There’s some Meguire’s stuff (PlastX?) that I use on the clear plastic window on the R129 that has worked well on headlight (plastic) lenses as well. Bought it at FLAPS. If you’ve got crazed headlights, I’ve heard a lot of good things about the 3M restoration kit with the little buffing pad an

[MBZ] what do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses

2015-06-24 Thread G. M. Brown via Mercedes
What do you guys use to clean/clear plastic headlight lenses? TIA See ya', stay healthy. Glenn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
<<...queen hillary holds the record for production...>> I don't know how you can say that; she hardly says anything these days. Rather than speak and expose her statements to the analysis of (the few remaining) critical thinkers, she prefers to run on her record...or at least her plumbing structur

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seriously? On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 4:04 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I hate to poke a hole in your new found love of compressed air, but... > > queen hillary holds the record for production, now if we can just find a > storage facility... Ft. Leavenworth Federal should work nicely... > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I hate to poke a hole in your new found love of compressed air, but... queen hillary holds the record for production, now if we can just find a storage facility... Ft. Leavenworth Federal should work nicely... Gotta run.. I'm late for the shareholders meeting for Uranium Mines... On Wed, Jun

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The Republican "debates", including the Plan B debacle for junior varsity (not-ready-for-prime-time) candidates, would be a great way to test that concept. The hot air emanating from these bloviators would generate awesome pressure and take forever to cool. On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 3:39 PM, fmiser

Re: [MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Andrew wrote: > > I used to think this was an elaborate hoax. Now I am > leading in the other direction (non-hoax). > Canadian-based company NRStor Inc. set its sights on > solving the complicated and critical problem of energy > storage with technology that would compress air and store > it i

[MBZ] OT: Compressed air storage

2015-06-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I used to think this was an elaborate hoax. Now I am leading in the other direction (non-hoax). Company looks at compressed air to squirrel away energyPublished: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Canadian-based company NRStor Inc. set its sights on solving the complicated and critical problem of energy s

Re: [MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I have to go up to Sparkleburg now --R On 6/24/15 10:29 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Why do you need an endoscopy? M can't get you appointment at MUSC? ;) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread Tim Crone via Mercedes
On Jun 24, 2015 10:56 AM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > > Too bad it is android. I have an unknown OM616 I'd like to see inside the cylinders of. > > I like smart people with dumb phones better than dumb people with smart phones. My old real motorola has way better sound that the "smart t

Re: [MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I know a lot of, uh, you know, so it makes sense. --R On 6/24/15 10:28 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: So you're starting a colonoscopy practice now? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Wednesday

Re: [MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
This one is USB and is cheaper. http://www.banggood.com/5m-5_5mm-6LED-USB-Borescope-Waterproof-Inspection-Snake-Tube-Camera-p-951194.html 5m 5.5mm 6LED USB Borescope Waterproof Inspection Snake Tube Camera *

Re: [MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Too bad it is android. I have an unknown OM616 I'd like to see inside the cylinders of. I like smart people with dumb phones better than dumb people with smart phones. My old real motorola has way better sound that the "smart toys" with a "by the way" phone app. No interest in a "android"

Re: [MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Why do you need an endoscopy? M can't get you appointment at MUSC? ;) -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

Re: [MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Beat me! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 24, 2015 10:28:27 AM EDT, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >So you're starting a colonoscopy practice now? ;<) > >Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
So you're starting a colonoscopy practice now? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 10:23 AM Subject: [MBZ] endoscope light cam I have an old Android phone, I might get on

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-24 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
You mean ATTABOY!? BTW, they're not proprietary? ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D Nice. I'll defer

[MBZ] endoscope light cam

2015-06-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-24 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nice. I'll defer to Wilton for the requisite congratulatory note. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jun 23, 2015, at 9:41 PM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Over the weekend I changed center steering link, the right tie rod assembly, > and the idler arm bushing. The left tie rod assembly

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If you replace a tie rod end and don't get the length right, the car won't necessarily pull, but the toe-in will be incorrect and the steering wheel will be off center. If you get the center link wrong, the steering wheel will be off center. If your steering wheel is centered, you're probably OK

Re: [MBZ] My shaky front end is FIXED on my 95 E300D

2015-06-24 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Robert wrote: > > Over the weekend I changed center steering link, the right > tie rod assembly, and the idler arm bushing. The left tie > rod assembly was changed earlier. > Alignment must be pretty close as I do not sense any pull > one direction or the other. A _mis-match_ in caster will c