Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

On Fri, 26 Jul 2019 04:46:19 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > >I missed the video. Please send it again. > > > Okay.  > > > https://youtu.be/kxkTi0NWOII > > > https://youtu.be/hFWRevWwJtw Thank you! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

>I missed the video. Please send it again. Okay.  https://youtu.be/kxkTi0NWOII https://youtu.be/hFWRevWwJtw Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 23:33:38 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > I don't know enough about the system, but it sounds like there are > two pieces and the fried controller is connected to the distant > part? > > This gets into "network system TVS" > > L-Com may make something suitable. >

Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message

> > > Buggered wrote: > > > > > > I have 2 LG systems. Control board in one has fried twice to > > > power hits. Other than that they have been great. It’s my > > > understanding that Mitsubishi is the best, whatever that > > Curley wrote: > > > > Wouldn't it make sense to put some form of surge

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:33:28 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On July 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM Dan--- via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > It’s not just an issue of exhaust, there are other players in the > > game. > > The guy with the homemade rig in the video (auto

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

GNW fails to allow for the use of plug in cars for much other than replacing golf carts for puttering around town. No way these would function in the cold and exceedingly long roads with limited fuel stops, let alone roadside 240v plugs. Recent pricing for electrons hovers around $0.20 Kw/h

[MBZ] The patina of yesteryear

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Re: [MBZ] It’s amazing what turns up at LKQ

No Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2019, at 7:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 14:42:57 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Tulsa location just put out a 96 e300. From the photos the car looks >> super clean, almost looks freshly detailed. Ran the carfax

Re: [MBZ] It’s amazing what turns up at LKQ

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 14:42:57 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Tulsa location just put out a 96 e300. From the photos the car looks > super clean, almost looks freshly detailed. Ran the carfax and it shows > to have 154k miles, was well serviced, and was a 1 owner vehicle until > last

Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:04:25 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Wouldn't it make sense to put some form of surge suppressor on the line > to the control board? Yes, but those are harder to find and specify ... Craig > Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote on 7/23/19 10:23 PM: > > I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

Yes - it doesn't seem to do anything in Ubuntu or Mint. IBM uni-code. On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 7:26 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:20:15 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Or perhaps π ? > > (alt-227 on number pad) > > On a Windows system ... > > > Craig > > -- OK

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:20:15 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Or perhaps π ? > (alt-227 on number pad) On a Windows system ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

Or perhaps π ? (alt-227 on number pad) On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 7:16 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:30:34 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > On July 25, 2019 at 2:14 PM Craig via Mercedes > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > PI? > > > > ...are square? > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 16:30:34 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On July 25, 2019 at 2:14 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > PI? > > ...are square? > > https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3601/3354587330_29c29065f4.jpg Yup, that one is square. I was thinking about

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 23:12:09 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I've got a couple pairs like that. I don't mind them but they take > more effort to put in than the ones I listed which sort of suction cup > into my ears. They're especially good if I'm going to put them in and > take

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

I've got a couple pairs like that. I don't mind them but they take more effort to put in than the ones I listed which sort of suction cup into my ears. They're especially good if I'm going to put them in and take them out a few times, like if I'm working on something and I get disturbed and

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

> Curt wrote: > I pretty much always wear ear protection now. I prefer these: > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CA8CMIS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8=1 I carry these in my pocket. I like them better than the foam because I can put them in when my fingers are dirty.

Re: [MBZ] FB Group

> > Floyd wrote: > > Gage Dedor sez: > > I’ve had more issues with the oe style compressors either > > shattering or slipping than I have doing it this way. > Mitch > > How does an OE style compressor slip? > And shattering? Probably a Mazda OE style - not a Mercedes.

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

I've regularly had trouble getting them over the 30 years I've been using them... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 5:17 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Hmmm - "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." On Thu, Jul 25,

[MBZ] High Capacity PATA Laptop Hard Drive

I believe this was part of the discussion regarding the STAR C3 diagnostic systems’ laptops, as in finding a 2.5” IDE/PATA hard drive large enough for the OS as well as the STAR software, whether it be running natively or in a VM. Finding an IDE/PATA in a 2.5' size in a capacity above 200GB

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

Thanks, but don't bother looking - I'll just double up on the ear protection. There are more noise sources than just the exhaust - not to mention the metal flails flying around in the machine ... On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 3:42 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:43:50 -0500 OK

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

Hmmm - "Currently unavailable. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock." On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 2:44 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I pretty much always wear ear protection now. I prefer these: >

Re: [MBZ] One for Craig

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:45:18 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I was looking for how to write a limerick, and came a cross this one. > I thought Craig would like it. I did. Thank you. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:43:50 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > OK - yes the chipper does a good job. I haven't tried both the foam ear > plugs and the muffs - will try that next time. I did find this muffle > that I might try on it: >

[MBZ] FB

Very well worded commentary from one of our members here about transmission fluid to the young lad who is the resident expert on the FB 123 list. This kid will learn, or be schooled. Them kids ought to be thankful A. Marshall Booth isn't there. Perhaps he is, in spirit. Funny how things

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

> On July 25, 2019 at 3:00 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > It’s not just an issue of exhaust, there are other players in the game. The guy with the homemade rig in the video (auto alternator/inverter) used a fairly quiet little engine, but bolted it to a plywood sounding board, with

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

> On July 25, 2019 at 2:14 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > PI? ...are square? https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3601/3354587330_29c29065f4.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

I pretty much always wear ear protection now. I prefer these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CA8CMIS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8=1 They're expensive but last a really long time. The set I'm using now has only been one year but replaced a 3 year old set that the mice ate...

Re: [MBZ] More from Fakebook

No, he supposedly has his own shop or something, or works on people’s cars at his house, something like that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2019, at 2:40 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > His employer has to pay for it. > > Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 7/25/19 2:32 PM:

[MBZ] It’s amazing what turns up at LKQ

Tulsa location just put out a 96 e300. From the photos the car looks super clean, almost looks freshly detailed. Ran the carfax and it shows to have 154k miles, was well serviced, and was a 1 owner vehicle until last year. I’m going to go pull parts off it tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] More from Fakebook

His employer has to pay for it. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 7/25/19 2:32 PM: And this is the guru and he supposedly works on people’s cars for a living? Wow. I wonder what happens when he blows up somebody’s car he has worked on. ___

Re: [MBZ] More from Fakebook

And this is the guru and he supposedly works on people’s cars for a living? Wow. I wonder what happens when he blows up somebody’s car he has worked on. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2019, at 2:30 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, he doesn’t seem to appreciate the

Re: [MBZ] More from Fakebook

Yes, he doesn’t seem to appreciate the nuanced difference between “best” and “good enough” On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 3:08 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Today the guru is arguing with Jaime and poos about transmission fluid. > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[MBZ] More from Fakebook

Today the guru is arguing with Jaime and poos about transmission fluid. 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] OT -mufflers for B engines

With any engine you have noise sources from engine noise, such as reciprocating components and combustion, as well as from exhaust gasses and cooling air. Air cooled engines are the worst, as they have no water jacket to cut down on some of the noise. You can reduce noise by covering or

Re: [MBZ] Tell lights 200

Exactly what a 4th grade math teacher told me Monday.   Or, as a former boss said:  "if you thin someone is dumb (cant do math) Just short em a nickel  on their paycheck.  They will be in the next day teaching YOU math. Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote on 7/23/19 3:10 PM: I compare our

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

Thanks - it sounds like the mufflers don't make much of a difference in overall noise - Grant might be on the right track - double up the ear protection. On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 1:11 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://youtu.be/hFWRevWwJtw > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 08:36:20 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I came across this, some time ago, perhaps those who pursue PI and Nukes > and Rocket Science can comment. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDxegcZqx_8 PI? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

the kohler Pullman generator is ducted into a muffler that looks like the one on the hood of a IH cub.  It is msaller than one on an A.   About 3" dia and 15" or so long.   THat is a big improvement. OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 7/24/19 6:48 PM: We used our chipper/shredder for over tow

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

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Re: [MBZ] FB Group

one of my favorites.  I hope someday to have my stereo stuff hooked up again   ELP is at the top of my list. Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 7/24/19 7:37 AM: Greg Lake wrote a song about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VsifANR96s ___

Re: [MBZ] Garage A/c Wuz:Test Message

Wouldn't it make sense to put some form of surge suppressor on the line to the control board? Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote on 7/23/19 10:23 PM: I have 2 LG systems. Control board in one has fried twice to power hits. Other than that they have been great. It’s my understanding that

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

> On July 25, 2019 at 11:57 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > If you really want it to be quiet I'd start with a small car muffler and > adapt it down. > My 1975 Civic, and a lot of 2nd Gen Civics and 1st Gen Accords, was almost totally silent. The 1975 had tiny exhaust, maybe

Re: [MBZ] One for Craig

I was looking for how to write a limerick, and came a cross this one.  I thought Craig would like it. Craig via Mercedes wrote on 7/23/19 12:15 PM: On Sun, 21 Jul 2019 10:47:02 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: It's a favorite project of mine A new value of pi to assign. I would fix

Re: [MBZ] Today’s Fakebook advice

Necessary to have an emergency supply of oxygen on board when you are running a hood stack and "rolling coal" Well, oxygen and nitrous oxide to much happy gas and soot and you need a breath of oxygen... If your spring compressor doesn't brake ;)) On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 7:39 AM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

OK - yes the chipper does a good job. I haven't tried both the foam ear plugs and the muffs - will try that next time. I did find this muffle that I might try on it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AX9R8W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER=1 On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 10:58 AM G Mann

Re: [MBZ] Tell lights 200

No  Return to actual teaching.   Not indoctrination. OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 7/23/19 11:29 AM: Yes, and return to the medieval days --- On Tue, Jul 23, 2019 at 11:23 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Amen. If I were king for a day, I'd eliminate schools and

Re: [MBZ] FB Group

> On July 25, 2019 at 10:35 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: Gage Dedor sez: > I’ve had more issues with the oe style compressors either > shattering or slipping than I have doing it this way. How does an OE style compressor slip? And shattering? I've had no reason to fear that my $100

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

On Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:57:12 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Generally speaking the bigger the mower, the better the muffler. I'd > also look at a generator muffler, especially one for a Honda generator, > those are really quiet. Also in general small equipment mufflers are >

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 500E

You need to lock in your domain name - floydthursby.com. On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 11:50 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, me too. There are 3 or 4 of these guys who started making youtube > vids, now they make a nice tidy living buying wrecked and beater cars

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC

That's b/c they are a fraction of the calories of a full (banana) split. On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 11:45 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We love our mini splits. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu, Jul 25, 2019, 11:06 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

I agree. You could do a lot worse. On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 11:59 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Probably fine. I've bought other Behr stuff, no issues. Note the review. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > On July 25, 2019 11:46:49 AM EDT, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

Probably fine. I've bought other Behr stuff, no issues. Note the review. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On July 25, 2019 11:46:49 AM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >Any opinion on the Behr unit that FCP says is "OEM" and will fit my >W116 300SD? >

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

I have a wood chipper with 10 HP Tecumseh, same noise issues. The real problem is the engine runs at the governed limit all the time the machine is operational, to have momentum power to chop and shred. It never idles down to give the ears a rest. My solution is to always wear ear protection.

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

Generally speaking the bigger the mower, the better the muffler. I'd also look at a generator muffler, especially one for a Honda generator, those are really quiet. Also in general small equipment mufflers are garbage, most are just a tin can that contains a pipe with holes in. They really

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 500E

Yeah, me too.  There are 3 or 4 of these guys who started making youtube vids, now they make a nice tidy living buying wrecked and beater cars and fixing them up, or not, and having fun doing it. I gotta get into that deal. --FT On 7/25/19 11:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] AC options for 300SD

Any opinion on the Behr unit that FCP says is "OEM" and will fit my W116 300SD? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-a-c-compressor-0002304711 Allan Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > 86 and up > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 24, 2019, at 8:36 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC

We love our mini splits. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jul 25, 2019, 11:06 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was going to say the same. I hope hotel units are cheap, otherwise > theres not much good to say about them. > Traveling in Europe a couple months

Re: [MBZ] OT -mufflers for B engines

Could look into one for a bigger riding lawn mower or zero turn mower. OK Don via Mercedes wrote: We used our chipper/shredder for over tow hours today - and that 10HP B engine is LOUD! Even with ear muffs on, it's almost deafening. You definitely can't communicate with another person around

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

And, only the first 5 train cars were filled with batteries. Progress is a fragile thing. The holly grail with EV machines is "battery". and a lot of big minds and big money is chasing that holy grail, a lot of promises are made, and a lot looks "promising", but not to the end of market by

Re: [MBZ] Tell lights 200

I've found that ink lasts a good long time. I've even added a few drops of water when I thought it was too thick. I remember having a long handled pen it came with a desk set. One fountain and the other a ballpoint. They are long gone can't even think of when I saw them last. MG My mother

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

Yeahbut, you need to ask "How often do I make a 350 mile trip?" If you answer is "a couple times a year" then you need to redo the math and see if renting a gas powered vehicle for those times makes sense. All of that assumes you're going to be spending $35k or so on a new vehicle anyway.

Re: [MBZ] Cheap 500E

I am addicted to this guy's videos, wanker be damned. On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 8:07 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not a 'don't buy a cheap Mercedes' story as much as a 'pre-purchase > inspection beats post-purchase inspection' story. > Mitch. > > On July 24, 2019

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC

I was going to say the same. I hope hotel units are cheap, otherwise theres not much good to say about them. Traveling in Europe a couple months ago I noticed all the hotels we stayed in had mini-splits. -Curt On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 11:35:09 PM EDT, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] who wants bluetec?

I'm ISO an SUV, not a sedan. On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 6:06 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Selling near me Friday: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/39921159 > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Today’s Fakebook advice

haha yeah I just sent that little gem to the list.  That guy is a Mazda service advisor and trained paramedic.  A good combo for such dumbassery. --FT On 7/25/19 10:31 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Do not use the proper spring compressor, it it much easier and perfectly save to use

Re: [MBZ] FB Group

Now they're talking spring compressors... Gage Dedor Place jack under LCA undo upper control arm ball joint bolt. Smack ball joint with a hammer a couple times, slowly lower jack and let ball joint fall springs will fall out Logan Thomas

Re: [MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

On Thu, Jul 25, 2019 at 9:17 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The heavy train cars were only pulled for 1,000 feet, which may show the > limitations of the prototype's battery, Grejtak noted. Batteries prices > have been dropping, but their weight, power and

[MBZ] Today’s Fakebook advice

Do not use the proper spring compressor, it it much easier and perfectly save to use a floor jack and a big hammer. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] OT: Towing capability of a F-150 EV prototype

ELECTRIC VEHICLESFord F-150 video signals new electric pushPublished: Thursday, July 25, 2019[image: All-electric Ford F-150 towing trains and cars. Photo credit: Ford Motor Co.] A prototype of an all-electric Ford F-150 is shown here towing more than 1.25 million pounds of rail cars and trucks

Re: [MBZ] FB Group

Larry on this list used to offer that. I bought his kit & had M1 in my 240D tested. Some years ago Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jul 25, 2019, 9:45 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Has anyone offered an easy factual test: used oil analysis? Post some > using OE or OEM oil filters,

Re: [MBZ] FB Group

Has anyone offered an easy factual test: used oil analysis? Post some using OE or OEM oil filters, challenge the Wix boys to put up or shut up. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On July 24, 2019 3:30:06 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > >Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of HVAC

> On July 24, 2019 at 11:54 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > Well yeah, all the mechanicals are in that box. The mini split is... > > split > > In addition, the hotel unit has a lower SEER than a mini-split. But possibly not greatly so. The TSC description gave the EER IIRC, not the SEER.