Re: [MBZ] Need a wagon?

Nice wagon for the money! Put 4 gofer-em on it and it is as good as that POS you unloaded on poor Kyle! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: That's a stupid price. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Maybe a nice 240d?

too bad it is black! Midnight Blue would be nice... Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: Nice 240. Too bad it comes from Little Rock. Sent from my iPhone On May 6, 2018, at 10:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1983 Mercedes 240D

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

On Mon, 7 May 2018 20:27:01 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > 1960s and 70s, so they may have predated you a little. In my case it > would have been around 66-67 or thereabouts. In my case, it ws 56 - 58. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

Old Bill (Lear Jet) Lear spent much of his fortune and reputation trying to develop practical modern steam cars. Water consumption is the limiting factor. Lear tried to condense and recover the used steam, very problematic. Back in the 19th century, when trains replaced pony express, pony

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

Jay Leno did a very informative video on his Stanley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Me8b0ed59s I enjoy his "garage" videos much more than his late night show. My take is the old steamers require more prep than modern folks would be willing to do. Maybe if we all still had chauffeurs? Scott

[MBZ] Anybody need a 3rd seat TD?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/d/1987-mercedes-turbo-diesel/6581473423.html clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

Stanley Steamers were very fast -- cylinder directly coupled to the axle in some cases, and big wheels. One of the Stanley brothers was killed racing one on the sea shore, went out of control at well over 100 mph (on wooden wheels, no less) and crashed. Pretty sharp for the day, but getting

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

Citric acid. Dissolves scale and soap scum. Present in large amounts in Kool-Aid. You can buy it pretty cheap in bulk. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

1960s and 70s, so they may have predated you a little. In my case it would have been around 66-67 or thereabouts. I remember being limited to checking out three books at a time. My Mom volunteered at the library one day a week, so I would get her to check out additional volumes under her

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

Either never heard of them or totally forgot about them. I wonder why my town librarian didn't steer me into them? She and I were pretty good friends until I moved out of town when I was 7. Mitch. > On May 7, 2018 at 8:15 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: It was there

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

I do. I was a voracious reader as young boy, and pretty much vacuumed up anything that was science or technology related. Since I read well above my age range, my first grade teacher had a deal set up where I could go into the section for the older kids when we went to the school library every

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

> On May 7, 2018 at 7:31 PM archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/148416-are-steam-cars-poised-for-an-epic-comeback Who remembers this Popular Science article from my childhood?

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/148416-are-steam-cars-poised-for-an-epic-comeback > If you could transplant the steam engine into your wagon you would be > good to go. You could haul extra fuel in the back. > > RB > > On 07/05/2018 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Yeah,

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

As another poster mentioned, I have had good luck with a Whirlpool Duet washer. There were several models to choose from, and I went with the German made one that had a more robust bearing setup. It failed with an error message once, and the error message actually pointed to a defective switch.

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

So do grandmothers on the dirt in the back yard. RB On 07/05/2018 5:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: They produce their own stuff from what I understand. Most, if not all, in mainland China. Those political prisoners work cheap! -D On May 7, 2018, at 6:17 PM, Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

My uncle Paul has been the photographer for the Forest Grove Concourse d'Elegance for many years. It is put on by the local rotary club and both my moms brothers are Rotarians. Anyway that is where I have seen several Stanley Steamers. I will have to look them up to see how they tick, as I was

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

They produce their own stuff from what I understand. Most, if not all, in mainland China. Those political prisoners work cheap! -D > On May 7, 2018, at 6:17 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Any idea if URO actually produces anything or do they farm it out

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

Any idea if URO actually produces anything or do they farm it out to whoever does it the cheapest? RB On 07/05/2018 5:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: "they could care less so long as they can sell the junk?” And make a profit at it. Yes. They’re called upon to make things cheap

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

"they could care less so long as they can sell the junk?” And make a profit at it. Yes. They’re called upon to make things cheap because there are people in the market who will always buy the least expensive item no matter what the quality. If that wasn’t the case, there’s no justification

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

I would certainly agree with you that it does not pay to buy junk if you can help it. Do you think that URO makes garbage on purpose of are they doing the best they can with what they currently have to work with? Are they being called upon to make things cheaper and cheaper by the WalMarts of

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

This comes back as to why there are parts sellers like URO. In a BenzWorld forum I frequent, some member was all proud and excited about how they only spent $0.53 for a URO windshield washer reservoir grommet (the one that seals where the pump goes into the reservoir) even though they had to

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

> On May 7, 2018 at 5:22 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Much of the stuff we get from China is junk, but most often we get what > we pay for. It is cheap. Often the written material that comes with it > is almost indecipherable. > I have yet to get

Re: [MBZ] 1995 mercedes benz e300 diesel - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

I didn’t buy the E300D. I didn’t have any drivers to pick it up yesterday. The seller has a dishonest reputation on Craigslist, so I’ll pass. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2018, at 1:36 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes. > >

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

Much of the stuff we get from China is junk, but most often we get what we pay for. It is cheap. Often the written material that comes with it is almost indecipherable. I have yet to get anything where I felt I had been deliberately cheated. For the most part, the Chinese appear to be trying to

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

Facts? He bought it outside of normal retail channels. Of these three important things, no two matched: Electronic characteristics of the card, printing on the card, printing on the packaging. How much more evidence do you need to get the idea that Samsung might take an interest in it? Once

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

When you have no real facts to go on, bring out the conspiracy theory and assume that someone was out to get you? RB On 07/05/2018 3:24 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On May 7, 2018 at 4:19 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: It was a Samsung Evo. I don't think it's

Re: [MBZ] OT steamers

On Mon, 7 May 2018 16:22:38 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On May 7, 2018 at 4:09 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Steam engines have maximum torque at zero speed. > > If the crank is at 90 degrees, yes. > At TDC, it's

Re: [MBZ] 1995 mercedes benz e300 diesel - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

Yes. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 1:08 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Didn't that year/model have the disintegrating wiring harness? > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

> On May 7, 2018 at 4:19 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > > It was a Samsung Evo. I don't think it's possible for one of those to leave the factory with 256 packaging, 128 silkscreening, and 32 formattable capacity. I'd say 99.9% counterfeit. Might be fun to send it to

Re: [MBZ] OT steamers

> On May 7, 2018 at 4:09 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > Steam engines have maximum torque at zero speed. If the crank is at 90 degrees, yes. At TDC, it's zero torque. I forget which direct drive steam engine car could easily get stuck in a ditch at TDC. It might have

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

It was a Samsung Evo. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On May 7, 2018 at 4:06 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: Could be but the packaging said 256Gb and the card said 128Gb. Sounds fake to me. Was the packaging allegedly for a major name brand like Sandisk? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

BTW that record was not beaten by a steam engined car till 2009. Not bad. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: My recollection is that he was clocked at 90 mph on the Hollywood Freeway. RB On 07/05/2018 2:11 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: If you count the time it took to get it started in an

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

He needs to speed up some. In 1906 the steamer set a record of 127.7 mph for the mile on Daytona beach. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: My recollection is that he was clocked at 90 mph on the Hollywood Freeway. RB On 07/05/2018 2:11 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: If you count the time it

Re: [MBZ] OT steamers

On Mon, 7 May 2018 14:31:30 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Did a quick look but did not find the story about Jay Leno. > Did find out that a Stanley Steamer was clocked at 127 mph in 1906 and > that it has 700 foot pounds of torque ready at rest. Steam engines

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

> On May 7, 2018 at 4:06 PM MG via Mercedes wrote: > > > Could be but the packaging said 256Gb and the card said 128Gb. Sounds fake to me. Was the packaging allegedly for a major name brand like Sandisk? Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

Could be but the packaging said 256Gb and the card said 128Gb. I did order a 256Gb card. That was the reason I asked for a refund. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Maybe not so much a rip off as just defective? RB On 07/05/2018 2:58 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: I did do it direct in the port

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

Maybe not so much a rip off as just defective? RB On 07/05/2018 2:58 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: I did do it direct in the port not in a usb adapter. I did download the SD format tool and it showed the same thing. Makes me more inclined to believe it is a ripoff. Got it on Ebay but my money

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

If you could transplant the steam engine into your wagon you would be good to go. You could haul extra fuel in the back. RB On 07/05/2018 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, all the time! Three people on my block commute into D.C. from Maryland in their Steamers. LOL. On

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

We had a Westinghouse full size stacking front load washer and dryer new when my wife and I were married in 1973. It was a good unit. Caused us very little trouble. Unfortunately, I listened to someone that I should have been more fortunate to avoid. (How is that for an odd statement?)

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

I did do it direct in the port not in a usb adapter. I did download the SD format tool and it showed the same thing. Makes me more inclined to believe it is a ripoff. Got it on Ebay but my money was refunded when I complained. Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Are you mounting the card as an SD

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

That was my thought also Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Makes me wonder if the 128 is really a cheap Chinese 32 with 128 printed on the outside of it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

I > tried it on win10 and on XP. Another card which says 32Gb on it will only > format at 27Gb. Very confusing. M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: What OS are you using? On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:26 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: Anyone have any idea why an 128Gb SD

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

Yeah, all the time! Three people on my block commute into D.C. from Maryland in their Steamers. LOL. On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 3:34 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Have you ever actually heard a stanley steamer drive at low speed? Somehow > there is no sound at

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

Have you ever actually heard a stanley steamer drive at low speed? Somehow there is no sound at all from the motor. On Mon, May 7, 2018, 11:28 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 12:57 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT steamers

Did a quick look but did not find the story about Jay Leno. Did find out that a Stanley Steamer was clocked at 127 mph in 1906 and that it has 700 foot pounds of torque ready at rest. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

My recollection is that he was clocked at 90 mph on the Hollywood Freeway. RB On 07/05/2018 2:11 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: If you count the time it took to get it started in an average speed, not very fast! On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 1:49 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

If you count the time it took to get it started in an average speed, not very fast! On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 1:49 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 07/05/2018 1:28 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > >> On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 12:57 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

On 07/05/2018 1:28 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 12:57 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: These LGs have all the gimmicks including steam sterilize and even the dryer has steam, which would have come in handy several times over the past few

Re: [MBZ] no substitute for size

Maybe in part but my 2013 F150 Supercrew weighs about 5600# empty. Still a considerable margin from most smaller cars. RB On 07/05/2018 11:55 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: It's the vintage as much as or more than the size. Especially if by 'older Jetta', you mean 1980s-1990s. There's a

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 12:57 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > These LGs have all the gimmicks including steam sterilize and even the > dryer has steam, which would have come in handy several times over the past > few years. But it still sounds like a gimmick. We

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Direct Injection Proves Fuel Additives Don't Work

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:49 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, duh. > If the fuel never goes through the intake valves, then fuel additives do > nothing to clean the EGR soot and PCV goo off the intake valves. > > I suppose, then, that this is where spraying

Re: [MBZ] 1995 mercedes benz e300 diesel - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

Didn't that year/model have the disintegrating wiring harness? https://sites.google.com/site/infoage1/mercedes-benz-1991-1996-engine-wiring-harness-defect Gerry Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > What are you waiting for? CHANGE THE FILTER when you get it and

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:47 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Makes me wonder if the 128 is really a cheap Chinese 32 with 128 printed > on the outside of it. > > Yeah, that was my first thought. -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

Are you mounting the card as an SD card, or with USB adapter? When I had to format a big SD card, I had to download a tool and mount the card with a USB adapter, and then I had no problems. I don't remember the name of the tool, but it was a free download and provided lots of formatting

Re: [MBZ] no substitute for size

It's the vintage as much as or more than the size. Especially if by 'older Jetta', you mean 1980s-1990s. There's a reason why small cars weigh 3000+lb now (unless they're Civics), they are much stiffer and stronger than they used to be. (don't ask me how Honda can still sell a Civic that

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Direct Injection Proves Fuel Additives Don't Work

Well, duh. If the fuel never goes through the intake valves, then fuel additives do nothing to clean the EGR soot and PCV goo off the intake valves. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] no substitute for size

Long story but a recent car accident here in the news happened between a F150 - probably 2006 or so judging by the photo in the paper - and an older VW Jetta. Woman in the Jetta made a u-turn on a 4 lane street with a median and got clobbered by the truck. She misjudged his speed and I hear

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

Makes me wonder if the 128 is really a cheap Chinese 32 with 128 printed on the outside of it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

He said he tried it on windows 10 and xp Sent from my iPhone > On May 7, 2018, at 11:37 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What OS are you using? > > On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:26 AM, MG via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Anyone have any

Re: [MBZ] SD card format question

What OS are you using? On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 11:26 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Anyone have any idea why an 128Gb SD card will only format at 28.9Gb? I > tried it on win10 and on XP. Another car which says 32Gb on it will only > format at 27Gb. Very confusing. > > MG > >

[MBZ] SD card format question

Anyone have any idea why an 128Gb SD card will only format at 28.9Gb? I tried it on win10 and on XP. Another car which says 32Gb on it will only format at 27Gb. Very confusing. MG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pressure Washer Surface Cleaners

Yep. I got one of those round scrubbers a few years ago. Love the way it works. Much quicker on large flat surfaces then either the regular nozzles or those turbo things that pulse in a small circle. That does work better though on engines as it seems to hit at a few different angles as you

[MBZ] Fwd: Direct Injection Proves Fuel Additives Don't Work

Eric the Car Guy echoes Marshall Booth’s assertion > > https://youtu.be/APVUHH8NChc > clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Blei Vanst - it looks silvery 1972 220D -

Re: [MBZ] Need a wagon?

I have sent the info to her. Im hoping she can go take a look. > On May 7, 2018, at 12:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 7, 2018 at 11:56 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> BaT flipper.. > > In serious need

Re: [MBZ] Need a wagon?

> On May 7, 2018 at 11:56 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > BaT flipper.. In serious need of at least accumulators and control valve, but it's cheap enough that maybe Esh should have his daughter fetch it for him. Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Need a wagon?

BaT flipper.. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 8:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's a stupid price. > > On May 6, 2018 10:50 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 1985 Mercedes-Benz > >

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

Max wrote *"About twenty years ago we bought Kenmore stackable front loaders, they are holding up pretty well"* Our new home has 2006 Kenmore stackables and they have been very reliable. Replaced the pump on the washer and part of the drum in 5 years of heavy use. Can't complain. On Mon,

Re: [MBZ] Serious drug use or stuck zero key?

That has to be a typo for the price. $1200 makes sense (almost). On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 8:27 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > i am travel for my work all time thanks > > > > On 5/6/18 10:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> 1996 diesel mercedes E 300

Re: [MBZ] This is actually an interesting and perhaps very nice car

It's a 300E, not an E 300. On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 10:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1986 Mercedes Benz E300 > > https://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/d/1986-mercedes-benz-e300/ > 6581137889.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] 1995 mercedes benz e300 diesel - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

What are you waiting for? CHANGE THE FILTER when you get it and the transmission issues will DISAPPEAR forever. On Sun, May 6, 2018 at 9:12 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Is it in your driveway yet??? > > On Sat, May 5, 2018 at 11:08 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

OK that's one of the weirder things I have heard in awhile. Like the lemon pledge on headlights or whatever it was. I think I have googled that problem and didn't see any kool aid mentioned. Is this some sort of april fool's thing to see how many people you can get to try it? On Mon, May 7, 2018

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

I believe you can disable it. I sort of like it compared to the former dryers that had obnoxious buzzers. -D On May 7, 2018, at 10:12 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> >> I don't want any weird music box bs in my house. > > > I loathe that kind of thing.

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

> > I don't want any weird music box bs in my house. I loathe that kind of thing. Deeply. That is not music. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Need a wagon?

That's a stupid price. On May 6, 2018 10:50 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: 1985 Mercedes-Benz https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/1985-mercedes-benz/6581736440.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Serious drug use or stuck zero key?

i am travel for my work all time thanks On 5/6/18 10:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1996 diesel mercedes E 300 4 door https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-diesel-mercedesdoor/6581523581.html Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

My new (LG) washer has a cleaning cycle. Rather that paying for the pricey cleaner powders, I just buy a handful of KoolAde lemonade packets. I think I use about four of them at a time, costs me all of a buck for a cleaning. I do the same with my Bosch dishwasher. Makes it all nice and shiny

Re: [MBZ] OT best new washer dryer

> On May 7, 2018 at 1:57 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > The washer developed the stinky smell which i believe is from > using too much detergent, but it responded well to eating several of those > little defunkifier cake puck thingys. Two comments on the