Re: [MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
If he caught and snapped the threshold, I challenge your use of the word "clean"! :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Jeep320CDI

2018-06-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
#2 boy has one of those citrus examples. He keeps calling me to try to figure out why the thing is in cascade failure mode. Well, not why, but how to problem solve and make it reliable. I bite my tongue to keep from having him just make the w140 road worthy and dump the yeep clay 1974

Re: [MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I have an over large spares collection. I wish I could get more folks to take some of it home. Good for me though, I have enough spares to handle many situations. Like when #2 boy clean and jerked the dead battery out of the trunk and snapped the threshold plastic. Or, the window motor that

Re: [MBZ] W140 voltage

2018-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well to add further confusion I looked it up in WIS and it’s saying its in spec if it’s 13-14 volts Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 10:51 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think you figured it out - you need a good alternator, not a used one. > > On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 8:57

Re: [MBZ] W140 voltage

2018-06-21 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I think you figured it out - you need a good alternator, not a used one. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 8:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 92 SD had not started for the wife at random times a couple of times > and she had to get a jump. I think she said

[MBZ] This $500now$900E300D

2018-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I drove the thing this evening. I dumped a can of liquimoly fuel additive in about half a tank. It is actually starting and running better and better. It handles and rides tight. Had a lot of fun acceleration and I’m using all of it as often as possible. This weekend I’ll see if the AC will

[MBZ] W140 voltage

2018-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The 92 SD had not started for the wife at random times a couple of times and she had to get a jump. I think she said battery light was coming on sometimes? I never saw it. Everything I checked it, it seemed to be charging to me and battery light was not on, and it started right up. We stopped

Re: [MBZ] FW: 1991 Mercedes 300 Turbo Deisel

2018-06-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Expired. On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 4:15 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dizzel anyone? > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > From: nore...@craigslist.org > Sent: 18 June 2018 16:06 > To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com > Subject:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Truthfully, I was leaning in that direction although I did not know that this was on their menu. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 4:15 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://lewisbarbecue.com/events/ > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:40 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Similar problem with an air handler blower capacitor at church last weekend. Bad cap. When the fixer (church member neighbor) checked the other unit he found the wires connected to the wrong (5 mfd vs 20 mfd) capacitor tap. The motor current dropped about 6 amps when he corrected that

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN list messages

2018-06-21 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Been five-by-five all along, just quiet. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 6:04 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm getting messages again. No idea why this happened. > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN list messages

2018-06-21 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I'm getting messages again. No idea why this happened. ___ 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] ADMIN list messages

2018-06-21 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I received nothing Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday but am back on line now, Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 3:21 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN list messages

2018-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
All good for now.  Rick ___ 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

[MBZ] ADMIN list messages

2018-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
A bunch of people were bouncing mail back to us because various (or maybe just one) ISP had us blacklisted.  I am not sure if it is fixed or not, but I just went thru the list and turned mail delivery back on for a bunch of people who had their mail delivery turned off by the system due to

Re: [MBZ] Dropped messages

2018-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yes! Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 21, 2018 4:03 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; ka...@striplin.net Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dropped messages Looks like the pipeline opened up about a quarter to 2 here. How about Knoble,

[MBZ] I used to own this car

2018-06-21 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This is the ghetto 124 coupe I got that was a bear to get started, that had the busted rear windshield that I was able to dump and not lose any money on. I can’t tell if the Hispanic guy replaced the rear windshield or not. Looks like he bought a ton of parts for it though. 1988 Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Does this thing work?

2018-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Been problems with Okie Benz playing nice with Hotmail. I had to activate my Frontier account to receive list email. You are not the only one who is having issues. Rick Sent via the BlackBerry Hub for Android   Original Message   From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 17, 2018 11:53 PM To:

[MBZ] list fixed?

2018-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Last weekend, while not receiving list messages, I tried to unsubscribe/resubscribe. That failed when I didn't receive the subscription verification email, apparently okiebenz got put on some global ban list that my email provider, 1and1.com uses. Just now I sent a message to the Banned list

Re: [MBZ] Blacklisted

2018-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Unfortunately I messed with my subscription during the outage, and have lost my whitelist status. The first message I posted to the list today got sent to moderation. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Not to mention the value of checking to see what's wrong and shutting the system down if you can't fix it yourself. Running the compressor without the condenser fan is a good way to need a compressor replacement if you just let it keep going. I lost a fairly new dehumidifier that way when

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I used to water my indoor plants with CFS, and give jugs of it to friends. It was the brown stuff in the bottom of the bucket after I ran the gravel washer in my fish tanks. If you're still guessing, concentrated fish shit. The best fertilizer I've ever used. I'm guessing in this instance,

[MBZ] Test?

2018-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Got a lot of listmail yesterday, up until 4:20pm EDT anyway, then nothing for the last 20 hours. Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I replied to this, as did Jim and Meade, but the OP is the only MBZ message in my inbox today. Meade and Jim's replies are in the list archives, but mine isn't. Hey, Kaleb, am I still being moderated? Do you need to whitelist me? And why did the global blacklist keep the list out of my inbox

Re: [MBZ] Dropped messages

2018-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Looks like the pipeline opened up about a quarter to 2 here. How about Knoble, Mcluskey, and Pennoff, you guys getting them? And when is Kaleb going to whitelist my address again, or at least look at the 'held for moderation' messages? Mitch. ___

[MBZ] FW: 1991 Mercedes 300 Turbo Deisel

2018-06-21 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dizzel anyone? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 18 June 2018 16:06 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1991 Mercedes 300 Turbo Deisel fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

[MBZ] Jeep320CDI

2018-06-21 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That Mercedes engined flood titled Jeep that sold for, IIRC, around $4k last month? Well, the buyer put a battery in it, put the airbox back where it belonged (it was in the back when I saw it six weeks ago) and tried to sell it through Detroit CoPart today. High bid $475, reserve not met. I

Re: [MBZ] Hello...hello...helloooo

2018-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
It appears that certain domains are blacklisted... Again. I had to activate my Frontier email account with Okie Benz to get email. Hotmail account is not receiving list mail... Again. Rick   Original Message   From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 17, 2018 2:11 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz E320 Mechanical Special

2018-06-21 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
This is the kind of thing CL is good for. Clapped out POS wagon engine munched? Maybe I’ll just go look at it for grins. If nothing else the front fascia will fit the $500E300D. Same color. Offer $300. --R Sent from iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: "craigslist 6604782294" > Date:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://lewisbarbecue.com/events/ --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > The thought of it is torturing me too, such that I might be forced to go > consume mass quantities on Sunday > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:16 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The thought of it is torturing me too, such that I might be forced to go consume mass quantities on Sunday --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > You're torturing me. > >> On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail >> wrote: >> You have to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You're torturing me. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail < buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com> wrote: > You have to go to Lewis On Sunday and find out > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > For the uninitiated - what's CFS? > > On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You have to go to Lewis On Sunday and find out --R Sent from iPhone > On Jun 21, 2018, at 3:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > For the uninitiated - what's CFS? > >> On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 2:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> Lewis Barbecue! Real Texas Q, brisket (ask for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
For the uninitiated - what's CFS? On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 2:44 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Lewis Barbecue! Real Texas Q, brisket (ask for burnt ends) is to die for. > Get the corn pudding. Beef Ribs on Saturday, CFS on Sunday (amazing CFS!), > Revelry

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Lewis Barbecue!  Real Texas Q, brisket (ask for burnt ends) is to die for. Get the corn pudding.  Beef Ribs on Saturday, CFS on Sunday (amazing CFS!), Revelry Brewery next block over, pop in for a brew or two then walk over to Lewis.  All the other places are way behind Lewis... James Beard

Re: [MBZ] And One For Dan

2018-06-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The rust gremlins certainly have multiplied and set up shop on this car... Makes me feel good about the 65 Finny I picked up recently I can do a lot of strip [dustless blasting] and repaint for what it would take to rebuild this one. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 10:51 AM, Rick Knoble via

[MBZ] OT: Chucktown 'Q?

2018-06-21 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Hi All: My boy is in Charleston for some training with the USCG. Any recommendations for a good place for local 'Q specialties? Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Turbo Diesel Mercedes 300SD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2018-06-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Post seems to have been deleted. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 2:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > DONT ASK IF IT IS STILL AVAILABLE > > --FT > > > On 6/20/18 12:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Post has been DELETED. >> >> On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] Dropped messages

2018-06-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, you got the best so you may as well forget the rest! On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 11:55 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like I'm not getting some of the list messages either. Only got 5 of > the 7, including the latest from Andrew. > > MG > > ___ >

[MBZ] I just drank purple kool-aid and this is my last act on earth before I go to the mother ship

2018-06-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedesfallen-rt49k-rides/6623015860.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Turbo Diesel Mercedes 300SD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale

2018-06-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
DONT ASK IF IT IS STILL AVAILABLE --FT On 6/20/18 12:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Post has been DELETED. On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 12:40 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Why is this only $1000? https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/1983-turbo-

[MBZ] And One For Dan

2018-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/vintage-mercedes-benz/660843.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] One For Todd

2018-06-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/2001-mercedes-benz-e55-amg/6621056036.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Dropped messages

2018-06-21 Thread MG via Mercedes
Looks like I'm not getting some of the list messages either. Only got 5 of the 7, including the latest from Andrew. MG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] THIS CAR IS HARD TO FIND!!

2018-06-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, if you put it THAT way. Seriously - what's not to like - it's an AMG for not that much $$! On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 11:23 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > "This car is hard to find" > > Translation: We have it hidden from the REPO Agent and need to sell it > quick for money to get out of

Re: [MBZ] THIS CAR IS HARD TO FIND!!

2018-06-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"This car is hard to find" Translation: We have it hidden from the REPO Agent and need to sell it quick for money to get out of town or make bail. On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 8:13 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > AND A GOOD THING TOO!! because it's a turd > >

Re: [MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, glad that I caught it before cascading failure occurred. There must be an over-heat or over-pressure switch that was cutting off the compressor. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 11:10 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > I replied to this, as did Jim and Meade, but the OP is

[MBZ] THIS CAR IS HARD TO FIND!!

2018-06-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
AND A GOOD THING TOO!! because it's a turd https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz-c36-amg-1996/6602504929.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Rather than a maker name I don't know, I'll go with a GE brand this time, $18. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 21, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > It's a high-stress part, to be sure, but there's no reason they > can't be built to last nearly forever. But hey, that might

Re: [MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > I think these things [capacitors] only seem to last a few years. It's a high-stress part, to be sure, but there's no reason they can't be built to last nearly forever. But hey, that might cost $1 more or something... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] OT the value of ready spare parts

2018-06-21 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Last night at bedtime I noticed that the upstairs HVAC system was not producing much cold air. Listening to the flow of coolant from the room directly below the air-handler in the attic, I could hear some flow begin and last for a minute or two, but never reach the full gurgling and then steady