Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla power

Amen Say on Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Aug 22, 2019, 12:07 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Musk is a self absorbed savant... who truly believes only HE has the > answers and has a long history of failing to hand off empowerment to > others > In the world of inventors, through

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla power

Musk is a self absorbed savant... who truly believes only HE has the answers and has a long history of failing to hand off empowerment to others In the world of inventors, through history, that has been the kiss of ultimate failure. My assessment of his pattern says, that is exactly where

Re: [MBZ] Pre-glow relay

Jim Cathey would already have done it. ;) Inspect the board for bad solder joints while you're there... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 11:31 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Died in my '95 E300 (124.131).  One day after starting the car, the glow light

[MBZ] Pre-glow relay

Died in my '95 E300 (124.131). One day after starting the car, the glow light came on while I was driving, and stayed on until I disconnected both plugs from the relay. Since then, the relay only works about 2 of every 3 tries. All the glow plugs test fine (measuring current). Replaced the

Re: [MBZ] FAkeBuch Genjus foren

Anybody here need some decent front brake calipers from an 85 wagon? Worked when removed from car. Switched to w126 fronts. Otherwise I will post them on Facebook or sell them for scrap. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019, 4:17 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This sums up the

Re: [MBZ] I had a hitchhiker this morning

Avoiding fried frog legs Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Aug 21, 2019, 11:10 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It rides in style. > > On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 10:51 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Tree frog. > > -- > > Max

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla power

I would. He is light on details. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Aug 21, 2019, 11:09 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wouldn't bet against him. A lot of smart investors are believers. > > On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 5:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] I had a hitchhiker this morning

Had a bright green one on a bedroom window, 9-10' off the ground the other day. Mitch. > On August 21, 2019 at 10:50 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Tree frog. > -- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I had a hitchhiker this morning

It rides in style. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 10:51 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Tree frog. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > On August 21, 2019 10:35:06 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > >Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla power

I wouldn't bet against him. A lot of smart investors are believers. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 5:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 21/08/2019 4:34 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > > That's my assessment of Tesla from A to Z. Musk may be smart, but he >

Re: [MBZ] I had a hitchhiker this morning

Tree frog. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 21, 2019 10:35:06 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > >Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

LOL Bring the vampires into the light. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 7:02 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Yep, exposure to sunlight and oxygen does wonders to improve stinky organic things, politicians included. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 21, 2019

Re: [MBZ] FAkeBuch Genjus foren

This sums up the 123 dumbass group perfectly. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2019, at 6:12 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well said. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > >> On August 21, 2019 2:06:37 PM EDT, Clay Monroe via Mercedes >> wrote: >> I thought those who frequent

Re: [MBZ] FAkeBuch Genjus foren

Well said. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 21, 2019 2:06:37 PM EDT, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: >I thought those who frequent the site would enjoy the view Uncle Tom >has about the collective IQ of posters > >https://youtu.be/Ku46HXegE6c > >clay > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

Yep, exposure to sunlight and oxygen does wonders to improve stinky organic things, politicians included. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On August 21, 2019 6:18:21 PM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >It only smells for a day or two. They spread manure on the field across >the road from my

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

It only smells for a day or two. They spread manure on the field across the road from my parents house. Usually it gets spread on a hot, humid day in the middle of the summer... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 4:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

That sort of methane is wicked corrosive. It's not a "set and forget" kind of setup, requires lots of maintenance and fiddling. My dad has worked on several.It also needs a bulk of feedstock to make any significant energy. That's why you tend to see them on cattle farms.The smell is, strong...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla power

On 21/08/2019 4:34 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: That's my assessment of Tesla from A to Z. Musk may be smart, but he needs detail people to keep things in line as he is both unwilling and unable to. Seen anything about HyperLoop lately? Never gonna get past the random bits

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla power

That's my assessment of Tesla from A to Z. Musk may be smart, but he needs detail people to keep things in line as he is both unwilling and unable to. Seen anything about HyperLoop lately? Never gonna get past the random bits testing stage, it didn't work in 1850 for a good reason.

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

On 21/08/2019 4:27 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: No sale at $245k. I wonder what the seller was hoping for. ___ A miracle? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

No sale at $245k. I wonder what the seller was hoping for. ___ 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] OT: USAF turns a manned airplane into a drone!

I shared this discussion with my son who works at Tinker AFB, here's his response: "They're up to the QF-16 now! I saw the control room for these based at Eglin AFB." https://youtu.be/E_A_rEZoXSg On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 3:05 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Correct, back in about 1982 I was

[MBZ] Michigan Mitch's Next Car

Go for it, Mitch! http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/400590-87-mercedes-190d-turbo-diesel-michigan-%241600.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla power

On 21/08/2019 3:25 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Walmart has sued Tesla Inc, accusing it of 'widespread negligence' that led to repeated fires of its solar systems and asking a court to force Tesla to remove solar panels from more than 240 of its stores across the country. Solar energy

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

On 21/08/2019 3:16 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Yep, it's a real lesson in the power of centrifugal force multiplied by speed. Sounds like you Dad had it all dialed in. My Grandfather was the one who got me to doing it. He had "Skills" that few had, in a bunch of old school things. Yes, my

[MBZ] OT: Tesla power

Walmart has sued Tesla Inc, accusing it of 'widespread negligence' that led to repeated fires of its solar systems and asking a court to force Tesla to remove solar panels from more than 240 of its stores across the country. Solar energy systems installed and maintained by the electric car

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Yep, it's a real lesson in the power of centrifugal force multiplied by speed. Sounds like you Dad had it all dialed in. My Grandfather was the one who got me to doing it. He had "Skills" that few had, in a bunch of old school things. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:01 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

So long as you don't mind the stench as the manure is either composted or spread raw on fields next door... On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 3:53 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fertilizer. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > > > > On 21/08/2019 2:31 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

On 21/08/2019 2:47 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Yes, the teeth are replaceable, takes a special tool and practice to set the new or old teeth so they run to make a clean cut with the correct tooth pitch and sequence. Then, after sharpening each tooth, you have to set them all to the same

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

Fertilizer. - Max Charleston SC > On 21/08/2019 2:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > SO what's a better thing to do with cow manure? > > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] w123 sun visor panel recovering

The sun visors are a bit trickier. I was talking about the panel that the visors mount on. The Turkish place Dan got his finny dash from also makes door cards, sun visors and steering wheels for 123 etc fyi. Those are probably a better bet than the many used sun visor options on Ebay fyi, for the

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Yes, the teeth are replaceable, takes a special tool and practice to set the new or old teeth so they run to make a clean cut with the correct tooth pitch and sequence. Then, after sharpening each tooth, you have to set them all to the same height so the saw cuts correctly. On an 80 inch blade,

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

In response to Meade complaining that this is from the Third World and therefore beneath us... On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 3:39 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ??? > > On 21/08/2019 2:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > SO what's a better thing to do with

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

??? On 21/08/2019 2:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: SO what's a better thing to do with cow manure? On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 3:28 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: I think you nailed it Randy, most of the "solutions" to the perceived "problem" are from

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

I recall reading an article in, I think, National Geographic, a number of years ago about bio-digesters in remote areas in places like India. I thought it a great idea and wondered why we don't do things like that here. It seemed a good solution to a number of problems. Essentially, dump all

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

SO what's a better thing to do with cow manure? On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 3:28 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think you nailed it Randy, most of the "solutions" to the perceived > "problem" are from the third world. Seems to be the direction we are being > forced

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

I think you nailed it Randy, most of the "solutions" to the perceived "problem" are from the third world. Seems to be the direction we are being forced into. Ayn Rand's "Anthem" comes to mind. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 3:06 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Might be worth $3k

Looks like Ferrari red? On 21/08/2019 2:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Very rare and compelling color - English red. Getting scarce. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 2:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: To someone who likes these

Re: [MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

Not exactly new. 3rd world countries have been using bio-digesters for a long time to make methane to heat with and cook with etc. I believe some farmers have been doing it on a bigger scale locally. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

On 21/08/2019 1:16 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I think I may be one of the few left that still know how to sharpen and set the teeth in a round blade mill... I'll have to add a line in my CV to include that.. ha.. Were they replaceable teeth? ___

Re: [MBZ] Might be worth $3k

Very rare and compelling color - English red. Getting scarce. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 2:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > To someone who likes these > > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/conway-1992-mercedes-benz-190e-23/6960726475.html > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

Wow, $171K and climbing. That first pic just seems off to me. There's a couple things hanging under the front bumper that look sloppy and unkempt, and what is going on with the large gap between the door and the door sill? That gap also doesn't look very neat and I'm NOT an expert by any means,

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew blue interior bits

Thanks. As luck would have it, his car has crank windows. I need a blue bezel for a rear PW switch... On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:29 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > ‎Mike Abbonizio > < >

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

Yee haw Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Aug 21, 2019, 2:57 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Owned by Nixon's ambassador to Malta... He's a good ol' boy. > > On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:56 PM Dimitri Seretakis > wrote: > > > Who cares about some former

[MBZ] OT: From cow poop to nat. gas

Manure and food scrap digester to make fuel for Vt. collegePublished: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Construction is underway at a Vermont dairy farm on a system that will turn cow manure and food scraps into renewable natural gas to help Middlebury College meet its goal of getting 100% of its energy

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

Owned by Nixon's ambassador to Malta... He's a good ol' boy. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 1:56 PM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > Who cares about some former third world owner! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 21, 2019, at 1:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

Thanks for your interest and sharing your family saw mill history. The family mill ran for 5 generations in the SW Missouri hardwood region. Started out as a water wheel powered mill, why back when that was the only power available, Early business also included a grist mill operation to grind

Re: [MBZ] 211 maintenance records

Wilton, A couple of options, but they’re only relevant if the car was serviced at an MB dealer: 1.) Contact your dealer and ask for a VMI (Vehicle Master Inquiry); or, 2.) If your dealer is not forthcoming, email me your VIN and I’ll get you a copy. -D > On Aug 21, 2019, at 1:02 PM, Wilton

[MBZ] FAkeBuch Genjus foren

I thought those who frequent the site would enjoy the view Uncle Tom has about the collective IQ of posters https://youtu.be/Ku46HXegE6c clay ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Might be worth $3k

To someone who likes these https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/conway-1992-mercedes-benz-190e-23/6960726475.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

Who cares about some former third world owner! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2019, at 1:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > It belonged to an Ambassador to Malta!!! > > On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 12:11 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Yes I

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew blue interior bits

‎Mike Abbonizio ‎/_to_/Mercedes W123 (North America)

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew blue interior bits

I lost the link - please send it to me, Rich. On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 12:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The guy is probably a moron, at least that would be a good assumption > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 21, 2019, at 11:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] W116 300SD motor mounts

https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/FB-1232413013 On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 12:14 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have new motor mounts that I want to install, but it's been too long > since I ordered them and I've lost track of which one is left and right > (if it

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

It belonged to an Ambassador to Malta!!! On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 12:11 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes I thought that red was a 'standard' color then-so many of them were. > Hasn't seem to have hurt the price? > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Wed,

[MBZ] 211 maintenance records

How can I check maintenance records at MB Hq to find when my '07 320 (85k miles) tranny fluid was (if ever) changed? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

What sort of sawmill did your family have? My father had a small mill and I worked in it as soon as I was big enough to do so (about 60 years ago). Initially, I set the second dog on the carriage and then later was the guy who picked the boards off as they went through the saw (tail sawyer). 

Re: [MBZ] w123 sun visor panel recovering

Karl, I wish I did as the driver's side one in my 82 is ripped/open at the seam. My interior is black but I have never found one in that color. I did find one in dark blue but it needs the mechanism replaced and I think you have to cut the vinyl to do that. Now that I think i of it I might have a

Re: [MBZ] OT - chain saws

>From experience, I agree with Mitch on direction of file motion. To hand file well, you need to have a good mental picture of the "perfect cutting edge" . When you have that, your hand/file motion will follow to achieve that perfect edge. Leaving a file burr on the cutting edge is not good, if

Re: [MBZ] Hey Andrew blue interior bits

The guy is probably a moron, at least that would be a good assumption Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2019, at 11:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > some guy on the 123 fakebook group had some blue interior bits for a sedan, I > saw a pic of a door panel, I presume there is

[MBZ] Hey Andrew blue interior bits

some guy on the 123 fakebook group had some blue interior bits for a sedan, I saw a pic of a door panel, I presume there is other stuff.  Jump on the fakebook page and check it out -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] W116 300SD motor mounts

I have new motor mounts that I want to install, but it's been too long since I ordered them and I've lost track of which one is left and right (if it matters?) Anyone know what numbers/markings to look for? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

Yes I thought that red was a 'standard' color then-so many of them were. Hasn't seem to have hurt the price? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 12:07 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think red goes better with the exterior color

Re: [MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

I think red goes better with the exterior color actually. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > It was criminal to change the original interior color from dark blue to red. > >

[MBZ] 280SE 3.5 cab on BAT

It was criminal to change the original interior color from dark blue to red. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-mercedes-benz-280se-cabriolet-3-5-2/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-08-21 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives