[MBZ] Kaleb Car?

2017-08-27 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/d/1995-mercedes-benz/6252063982.html It might be nicely paired with an SLC for the engine swap. Cool car for under a grand clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
You first got to determine if he's a Republican or Democratic groundhog since everything in the Washington area is either Republican or Democratic. If he's a Republican groundhog, you can catch him, take him out in the woods somewhere, and he'll make his own living in the wild. But if he's a

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 27 Aug 2017 19:33:30 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > (Hint: start with the fence-breakers.) Good hint. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dwight. Total mystery. Maybe they are another species? I have, however, perfected the "Yes, Dear" response. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dwight Giles via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Once in the trap, assuming you've got access to a car with a gasoline engine: Put trap with animal in to a large garbage bag. Tie garbage bag over the end of the exhaust pipe. Rip a small hole at other end of garbage bag. Start engine, listen to radio for ten minutes or more. Shut off

Re: [MBZ] Battery Charger Recommendation?

2017-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I hate those 'smart' things. Best charger I've ever used is my old Shauer that I got at Sears in the 80's. I've had my eye out for another one for years, just so I have a spare. I had to use mine to 'jump-start' the nieghbor's too-smart charger more than once. If it has membrane switches, or

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I love it! -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The day the cows got into my mother's garden she was in tears. Highly unusual state for her, and there weren't _nobody_ laughing that day. We did get revenge on the cows eventually, one at a time... (Hint: start with the fence-breakers.) -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Good one. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 27, 2017 10:20 PM, "G Mann via Mercedes" wrote: > Had a fight with the ex-wife once... told her to go to the devil she > went to her mothers house... I rest my case... ; > > [It's a joke guys.. honest ] > > On

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Had a fight with the ex-wife once... told her to go to the devil she went to her mothers house... I rest my case... ; [It's a joke guys.. honest ] On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 7:18 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But Fred you do understand women? > >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
But Fred you do understand women? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 27, 2017 9:57 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: +1 It's Fgly. I don't understand women's fashion either. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From:

Re: [MBZ] Q plan

2017-08-27 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Yeah, that's the really short version! On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:44 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On August 27, 2017 at 9:29 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > On Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:41:28 + Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
+1 It's Fgly. I don't understand women's fashion either. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of G Mann via Mercedes Sent: 27 August 2017 20:55 To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Q plan

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 27, 2017 at 9:29 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:41:28 + Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Sounds good. > > > > No access to Maybachs anymore... did I mention I'm unemployed?! > > No, you

Re: [MBZ] Q plan

2017-08-27 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 27 Aug 2017 22:41:28 + Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: > Sounds good. > > No access to Maybachs anymore... did I mention I'm unemployed?! No, you didn't. What happened? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of movies

2017-08-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
“Wendy, I’m home!” -D > On Aug 27, 2017, at 8:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have to say I think all time best opening sequence of a movie has to be The > Shining. > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I have c. 100 tomato plants so it's not as if I'm going to starve. I just find the whole situation comical. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:08 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > > > Andrew wrote: > > > > > > > > ‎How far do I need to go to drive before releasing him? > > > >

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > > Andrew wrote: > > > > > > ‎How far do I need to go to drive before releasing him? > > Jim wrote: > > > > Coupla feet straight down ought to do it. > Andrew wrote: > He's very cute so those are nonstarters. Did you not say "He ate my tomatoes! This is war!" Be a man and follow through

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks, but my engine swapping days are over. BTDT On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 7:28 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have a spare engine if you need one. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, great suggestions but I still have to catch him. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 7:14 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On August 27, 2017 at 10:59 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > In anticipation of success, how > > far do I

[MBZ] Speaking of movies

2017-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have to say I think all time best opening sequence of a movie has to be The Shining. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Battery Charger Recommendation?

2017-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Check HF. I am also looking for a charger. I have a manual wheel charger, and had a fully automatic one I could carry around, but it just died. I'm looking for another fully automatic one. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2017, at 7:12 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
There is so much I don't like about that car, besides the price tag.. I'm truly insulted. Hard to explain.. I don't like it... it's "off balance" ... On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybach, the automobile of choice for NFL and NBA

Re: [MBZ] Battery Charger Recommendation?

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I like the concept of the newer, high efficiency, low heat output, light weight computerized chargers. I don't like a charger that's so smart it says "That battery is discharged, so I refuse to charge it". Every year or two, I lug my 10lb Schumacher over to the neighbor's house to

Re: [MBZ] Mars

2017-08-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Well, we've gotten there unmanned. The president just announced a policy to get people there by the 2030s. At least we're talking about it. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, August 27,

[MBZ] Battery Charger Recommendation?

2017-08-27 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Looking for a versatile, cheap, and reliable charger. I used to have a 2/10/50 amp charger that could help a weak battery start an engine. Looking on Amazon I see a lot of chargers that have about a 10% negative review for failure after a few weeks or months. That would be frustration I would

Re: [MBZ] Mars

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 27, 2017 at 8:05 PM Mountain Man via Mercedes > wrote: > > We can't even get to the moon. > tin.man One of these days, Alice. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Maybach, the automobile of choice for NFL and NBA players, Rap Artists, and Curbside Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives. Or, as we say on this list... "Wilton Wheels!" Mitch. > On August 27, 2017 at 7:42 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > FYI - it could have

Re: [MBZ] Mars

2017-08-27 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Kaleb wrote: > We are nowhere close to going to mars. We can't even get to the moon. tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet

2017-08-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
FYI - it could have been a nice looking car, but that grill and those wheels http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/pebble-beach/2017-pebble-beach-concours-vision-mercedes-maybach-6-cabriolet/ss-AAqnnPm?li=BBnb7Kz#image=1 -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and

[MBZ] Mars

2017-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So on the DVR is the moving Mission to Mars, it came out almost 20 years ago in 2000. Its set in the year 2020, which is fast approaching. I just thought that was funny. We are nowhere close to going to mars. Sent from my iPhone --

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

2017-08-27 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I have a spare engine if you need one. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 27, 2017 at 10:59 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > In anticipation of success, how > far do I need to go to drive before releasing him? How far is the middle of Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge? Just hope he swims to the Andrew-free side of the

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 27, 2017 at 6:23 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > He's like a kid at a buffet. Eats half of something and moves along the > line. Try growing watermelons, and having 200lb varmints walk down a row in the melon patch, kicking a hole in a

Re: [MBZ] '73 Mercedes 280 SEL $5000

2017-08-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That would be my worry. During the 80's as a firefighter we saw a lot of Chrysler K car engine fires. There was a wire that went over the valve cover that shorted & caused engine fire. Amazing how much damage in a short time. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 27, 2017 11:00 AM, "Andrew

[MBZ] OT - Guns

2017-08-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Finally got out between rain showers to run a few rounds through my new (to me) shotguns. Went down to a rural (and I mean RURAL) outdoor range about 15 miles from the house near Fort Lonesome, a remote crossroads that hasn’t had residents for probably 50-75 years.

Re: [MBZ] Q plan

2017-08-27 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Sounds good. No access to Maybachs anymore... did I mention I'm unemployed?! Jaime On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 6:09 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > Jaime, no need to bring anything esp. A lot of fruit. We have folks who > bring fruit every year. Just come. We have this down. We

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The coupe is a real beauty - should get at least $25K. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 6:21 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dan should bump that one up to $6k. > Mitch. > > On August 27, 2017 at 5:46 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > I

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He's like a kid at a buffet. Eats half of something and moves along the line. He may be too wily for my trap, however. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 5:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > To the nearest trash can full of water - drown him, dress and skin him, > then apply your

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dan should bump that one up to $6k. Mitch. > On August 27, 2017 at 5:46 PM OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I think this one is nice - > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-220se-coupe/ > ___

Re: [MBZ] Q plan

2017-08-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Jaime, no need to bring anything esp. A lot of fruit. We have folks who bring fruit every year. Just come. We have this down. We pass a 240D wheel cover to pay for seafood & burger supplies etc. Unless you want to bring a new Maybach 6. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 27, 2017 6:04 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

2017-08-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
My Mom had a Hoover “Constellation” when I was a little kid. The hovercraft effect on that was pretty cool, and a really smart engineering aspect I thought, too. -D > On Aug 27, 2017, at 4:10 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The new ones do too. They have

Re: [MBZ] Q plan

2017-08-27 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Sounds good Dwight. What can I bring?! Maybe some local fruit from NJ? Jaime On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 5:49 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > Sounds good to me! Yes we are usually wrapped up by 3 or 4. While we > start with coffee & dunkin donuts about 10 or so we don't eat

Re: [MBZ] Q plan

2017-08-27 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sounds good to me! Yes we are usually wrapped up by 3 or 4. While we start with coffee & dunkin donuts about 10 or so we don't eat lunch until 1PM. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 27, 2017 5:45 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote: > Looks like we're going to drive on Friday

Re: [MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

2017-08-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I think this one is nice - https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-220se-coupe/ On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I always wanted one of these but even 25 years ago they were already > cr*pped out. This one is by far

[MBZ] Q plan

2017-08-27 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Looks like we're going to drive on Friday afternoon, after we get the kids from school. I might go out long island and take the orient point to new london ferry, which is always a crowd pleaser with the kids (and will avoid I 95 traffic). We're going to get an air bnb somewhere on the RI coast

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control solder

2017-08-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
That was going to be my suggestion as - clean ALL the rest of the connections in the circuit - DeOxit is your friend. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 3:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I will look into that next > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 27, 2017, at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

2017-08-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Acquaint yourself with the little foot adjustment, left side, that sets height. That will meter the distance above the carpet and thus.. how much harder it is or not to push. It will be much more easy to push on carpet when adjusted correctly... On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 1:51 PM, Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
To the nearest trash can full of water - drown him, dress and skin him, then apply your choice of recipes. Don't think of him as cute, think of him as okra - - - On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No, but if I did it would be Woody,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

2017-08-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Back in the day, buying the Kirby was almost like a right of passage. I bought ours in 1980. It's every bit as good as the day I bought it Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2017, at 1:10 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The new ones do too. They have

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control solder

2017-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I will look into that next Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2017, at 3:06 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > When my SD cruise was intermittent, it turned out to be a wonky connection at > the speedometer connection (speed signal). It would quit (or start

Re: [MBZ] OT: What US congresscritter has killed more US servicemen

2017-08-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
As I recall, Brown Shoes typically reckon experience in traps vs hours. > From: G Mann > > ... more jet engine operational time ... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

2017-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The new ones do too. They have a self propulsion thing so they're not so hard to move around. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 3:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: They really suck. On Aug 27, 2017 3:17 PM, "MG via Mercedes"

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control solder

2017-08-27 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
When my SD cruise was intermittent, it turned out to be a wonky connection at the speedometer connection (speed signal). It would quit (or start working) when I hit a bump in the road or beat on the dash. Cleaning the connection fixed it. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He's very cute so those are nonstarters. On Aug 27, 2017 3:39 PM, "Jim Cathey via Mercedes" wrote: > > > > ‎How far do I need to go to drive before releasing him? > > > Coupla feet straight down ought to do it. > > -- Jim > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
They really suck. On Aug 27, 2017 3:17 PM, "MG via Mercedes" wrote: > The wife brought home her Mom's Kirby upright vacuum that Mom had been > using since the old man bought it for her back in the 50's. Seems our > second daughter had laid claim to it many years ago and

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > ‎How far do I need to go to drive before releasing him? Coupla feet straight down ought to do it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control solder

2017-08-27 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
This is tricky business, to be sure. Often took me more than once to get it working. So far, though, no solder bridges. Acute attention to detail is paramount. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Procedure for R Engine Shutoff Valve? W124 1991 300D

2017-08-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
Hey Larry! I got a tube of super glue. We'll go in there and fix that thing down tight. Of course as luck would have it that's probably what they use anyway. Hope things tighten up and get better. Good luck, Manfred Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: I agree, it's always preferable to being

[MBZ] OT: Kirby vacuum

2017-08-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
The wife brought home her Mom's Kirby upright vacuum that Mom had been using since the old man bought it for her back in the 50's. Seems our second daughter had laid claim to it many years ago and grandma told her it was hers when she was done with it. Well the time is here and June takes it

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Andrew asks: >‎How far do I need to go to drive before >releasing him? To a municipality where is legal to discharge a firearm.  Then shoot him. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] SDL idle

2017-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
But I don't need 36 more Kaleb-mobiles. Maybe I could flip them on BaT? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 27, 2017 1:19:14 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >So $600 down, $500 a month for 36 months > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug

Re: [MBZ] SDL idle

2017-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So $600 down, $500 a month for 36 months Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2017, at 11:34 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bravo! I increase my offer to $600. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On August 27, 2017 11:17:44 AM EDT,

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control solder

2017-08-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
https://wiki.ezvid.com/best-headband-magnifiers?id=adw=EAIaIQobChMIs67O5fL31QIVEol-Ch3NeQd-EAMYAiAAEgIwXvD_BwE These... apparently, had a senior moment and failed to click paste.. oops... On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 10:10 AM, G Mann wrote: > Kaleb, have a look at these... I find

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control solder

2017-08-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Kaleb, have a look at these... I find the head band lighted magnifier with interchangeable lenses give good result. Often.. things that need more "seeing" can't be brought to the bench and put under the stationary lense... the headband goes where I am... more light can be supplied with a LED

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control solder

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Spencer! Your eyes are younger than mine, can you find the spot where the solder bridges over two connections? Good boy. Now go away and get yourself a popsicle out of the freezer. Mitch. > On August 27, 2017 at 11:14 AM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I don't think so. He'd gnaw his way out by then. On Aug 27, 2017 11:27 AM, "Dwight Giles" wrote: West Virginia? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 27, 2017 11:21 AM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No, but if I did it would be

Re: [MBZ] SDL idle

2017-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bravo! I increase my offer to $600. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 27, 2017 11:17:44 AM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >After setting the base idle on he SDL it solved several problems. Car >starts much easier than before and it

Re: [MBZ] Hotels near the Q

2017-08-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You weren’t, but some of the previous posters were starting to go there. Just wanted to nip things in the bud… -D > On Aug 27, 2017, at 11:16 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Sorry, I wasn't trying to be political, it's just that I've got three or four > friends of FB that

Re: [MBZ] Hotels near the Q

2017-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sorry, I wasn't trying to be political, it's just that I've got three or four friends of FB that post a constant stream of political blather from both sides, about 30% of it is obvious lies and what isn't is so slanted it might as well be. I can't understand why anybody bothers with it. Curt

[MBZ] SDL idle

2017-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
After setting the base idle on he SDL it solved several problems. Car starts much easier than before and it idles much better even with the elr. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Cruise control solder

2017-08-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So after replacing the caps it worked but was intermittent. So I reflowed the solder on all the joints. It worked better but still intermittent. I pulled it again yesterday and reflowed the joints again and added a little solder to a few joints that were lacking. Put the board back in the car

Re: [MBZ] Hotels near the Q

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It was WAY funnier before you corrected the autocorrect. I enjoyed 5 seconds of pure mirth before you let us down. On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 10:04 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That would be “unfriended”. > > Dang autocorrect. > > -D > > > > > On Aug 27, 2017, at

Re: [MBZ] '73 Mercedes 280 SEL $5000

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Engine could be OK but wouldn't the cost of repairing the wiring/harness be prohibitive? On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:02 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, the comment regarding the fires affect on the engine of "Motor > should still be good" with the operative

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No, but if I did it would be Woody, as the diminutive for wood chuck. So I baited the trap with a strawberry. In anticipation of success, how far do I need to go to drive before releasing him? On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 8:48 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Well OK got to

[MBZ] 1974 450SE on BAT

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I always wanted one of these but even 25 years ago they were already cr*pped out. This one is by far the best example I've ever seen. Wonder what it will fetch... If the miles could be documented it should be worth easily in the mid to upper teen$. I remember the magazine ads when the 450SE

Re: [MBZ] OT fire scare

2017-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And don't use to cut anything harder than butter (at room temperature). On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 1:01 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > There are no good knives with serrated blades. IMHO , but then, I'm > something of a "knife snob". > > Custom hand forged, Damascus steel,

Re: [MBZ] Center Vent Adjuster Stripped

2017-08-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I've probably got that assembly from Wilton's 87 300D, if that would work in your year car. It's in storage a fair distance away from me, closer to Rich, but I can probably swing out the later in the week. Yours for the cost of shipping? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On

Re: [MBZ] Hotels near the Q

2017-08-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That would be “unfriended”. Dang autocorrect. -D > On Aug 27, 2017, at 10:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Let’s put the kibosh on the political stuff, please. > > And Curt, just so you’re aware, Deneal is retired sort of, so he has a lot of > time on

Re: [MBZ] OT - NRA Members?

2017-08-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
And my address is most likely in your CC: field. d...@penoff.com -D > On Aug 27, 2017, at 9:42 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hit Reply-All, and your reply goes to the group and to Dan. > Delete the group from the recipients list, and it goes to Dan only.

Re: [MBZ] Hotels near the Q

2017-08-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Let’s put the kibosh on the political stuff, please. And Curt, just so you’re aware, Deneal is retired sort of, so he has a lot of time on his hands. Sort of like my mother in law, who I finally befriended due to the constant blathering of silly stuff (not political) that she was posting in

Re: [MBZ] Hotels near the Q

2017-08-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
What's up with the people that post stuff like that all the time? I mean either side, don't they have to like work or something? I wonder what the loss to productivity is from political Facebook posts. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Aug 26, 2017 at 9:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OT - NRA Members?

2017-08-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Hit Reply-All, and your reply goes to the group and to Dan. Delete the group from the recipients list, and it goes to Dan only. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT - NRA Members?

2017-08-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Dan,     I'm a life Member.  Don't have your off list email address though. LarryT On 08/24/2017 9:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: If anyone here is an NRA member, would you please contact me off list? Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Center Vent Adjuster Stripped

2017-08-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi all,     When I replaced my AC Condenser a  couple of years ago I did a no-no as I was tightening the screw.  Yes, I stripped the plastic threads of the door open/close mechanism.     Is there any way to repair this?  I see replacement vent assy's are $100+ so if I can super glue or Gorilla

Re: [MBZ] '73 Mercedes 280 SEL $5000

2017-08-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Yeah, the comment regarding the fires affect on the engine of "Motor should still be good" with the operative word being /*Should. */Repairing a gas engine always costs more than I think it should.  I owned a similar MB except it was a SE not SEL but the rest was the same.  That 4.5L V8 is an

Re: [MBZ] I need a groundhog recipe

2017-08-27 Thread MG via Mercedes
Well OK got to agree with that. Along with andouille, frogs legs, gator tail (raw or cooked depending on the type) as well as other delectable items. MG Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Okra ain't no good fer nuttin 'cep fer making GUMBO! Its even worse than green slime (avocado) But if

Re: [MBZ] Procedure for R Engine Shutoff Valve? W124 1991 300D

2017-08-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
I agree, it's always preferable to being room temp, but this is my 4th knee replacement - 5th surgery (all on Left knee) and this is getting very, very old. It all started so simply, with a small fracture on the upper corner of my tibia and that leads to all of this crazy crap.  Me being

Re: [MBZ] Procedure for R Engine Shutoff Valve? W124 1991 300D

2017-08-27 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks Curley,     When doing something like this I much prefer your suggestion of actually seeing the result of a movement since a problem can cause a runaway.     LarryT On 08/26/2017 1:21 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: As I recall, the "screws" are t30 torx head. You can also