Re: [MBZ] Natural gas vs oil?

2019-11-14 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Get  bids for installation of the gas, and estimates for consumption.   Or figure BTU per year of your oil system, and figure the amount of NG for the same BTUs/year.   Compare that to the contractor's estimated consumption. Prices in your area will determine cost/benefit, not someone else's

Re: [MBZ] Natural gas vs oil?

2019-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oil is nasty and requires a lot of maintenance. Gas is clean and you don’t have to deal with a truck bringing it --FT Sent from iPhone > On Nov 14, 2019, at 7:46 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have to replace a steam boiler in one of my rental properties. It is >

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Granted - a proper repair would require removing the timing cover. On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 7:48 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > prob'ly, but its a relatively shallow blind hole About Dx1. Helicoul > needs at least Dx2 but Dx3+ is better. Or you could bore

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
prob'ly, but its a relatively shallow blind hole  About Dx1.   Helicoul needs at least Dx2 but Dx3+ is better.   Or you could bore through, then try to make an oil proof seal with the bolt.  THat is do-able, but I'd want the timing cover off to do that. OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 11/14/19

Re: [MBZ] Pierre's Recent Video

2019-11-14 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
+1   Right on Max. Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote on 11/14/19 8:49 AM: Thanks Rick, calling a spade a spade should be an admirable trait, but this exchange is further evidence of the erosion of liberty in this country. Pretty sad. Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Natural gas vs oil?

2019-11-14 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Most NG providers run a line for free to the house. All you need is to have enough products/demand for them to bother. I did furnace, hot water, range and that was good for them. I could have tossed in gas dryer and fireplace. If you get back up NG generator you get more interest. Gas

Re: [MBZ] Panic bidding for 240D Euro 5 speed on BAT

2019-11-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
And dwindling supply Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Nov 14, 2019, 6:30 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > > The low mileage is key to these high prices. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Nov 14, 2019 5:10:21 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>: > > > A very

[MBZ] Natural gas vs oil?

2019-11-14 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I have to replace a steam boiler in one of my rental properties. It is currently an oil burner. I keep hearing that it’s cheaper to heat with natural gas vs oil but that hasn’t necessarily been my experience. There is gas on the street but no gas line to the house. Any thoughts? Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Panic bidding for 240D Euro 5 speed on BAT

2019-11-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
The low mileage is key to these high prices. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 14, 2019 5:10:21 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes : > A very stupid number. Bring a trailer ought to clamp down on crap like that. > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2019, 5:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Panic bidding for 240D Euro 5 speed on BAT

2019-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A very stupid number. Bring a trailer ought to clamp down on crap like that. On Thu, Nov 14, 2019, 5:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Silly amount of money offered for an old car that does not even have AC. > One wonders what the reserve price was. > > Randy > >

Re: [MBZ] Panic bidding for 240D Euro 5 speed on BAT

2019-11-14 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Silly amount of money offered for an old car that does not even have AC. One wonders what the reserve price was. Randy On 14/11/2019 2:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: With a cloth interior, no less... Currently at $15 K.

Re: [MBZ] Pierre's Recent Video

2019-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You have the liberty to take it or leave it. On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 10:02 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > That lack of liberty is part of why I don't do fakebook. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Nov 14, 2019 8:57:13 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >: > > > There

[MBZ] Panic bidding for 240D Euro 5 speed on BAT

2019-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
With a cloth interior, no less... Currently at $15 K. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-240d-16/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2019-11-14 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Some aircraft aluminum parts come new with helicoils installed --- been using them since the 1960's. Never had one fail. On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 2:43 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This occurred 3 decades + 3 years ago > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I'm not sure they are better - depends on your requirements I guess. I doubt that the solid barrel that screws into the aluminum case is better than the wire threads of a heliciol. I read on a motorcycle forum that they both use the same size tap for a given bolt, so the time-sert has to have

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This occurred 3 decades + 3 years ago On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 3:01 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Helicoils have been an accepted fix for stripped spark plug threads for > decades. Tried and true, they do the job well and are quite robust. > > -D > > > On Nov 14, 2019, at 2:52 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Helicoils have been an accepted fix for stripped spark plug threads for decades. Tried and true, they do the job well and are quite robust. -D > On Nov 14, 2019, at 2:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > When I tried to replace spark plugs on my W108 280SE the threads in the >

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
When I tried to replace spark plugs on my W108 280SE the threads in the aluminum block got stripped so I needed a tech needed to insert a helicoil. I held my breath but it worked fine. On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 2:46 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >I wonder if they

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>I wonder if they make a helicoil in that size? Time-serts are a better option. This kit is for example only. I am not certain of the correct size needed. https://www.amazon.com/Time-Sert-M8x1-25-thread-repair-1812/dp/B01MSPN7NH/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=8mm+timesert=1573760495=8-6 Rick

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If the damage is limited enough, yes, that is a possibility I think. Didn't someone on this list try that repair? Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 14, 2019 11:17:29 AM OK Don via Mercedes : > I wonder if they make a helicoil in that size? > > On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 8:53 AM Max Dillon via

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I wonder if they make a helicoil in that size? On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 8:53 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What model car / engine? If an OM60X, I sure hope this doesn't mean the > front timing case is damaged. That's a pretzel involved repair if it needs > to be

Re: [MBZ] OT phone/internet and WSJ bills

2019-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
T-Mobile is offering a cable set top box replacement for $99/month. Anyone tried this? On Thu, Nov 14, 2019, 7:53 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Also, most of the streaming services like YouTubeTV have a DVR function. > In their case, you have unlimited storage, I believe. Other services I >

Re: [MBZ] Pierre's Recent Video

2019-11-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That lack of liberty is part of why I don't do fakebook. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 14, 2019 8:57:13 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > There is no liberty on a FB group, though there is some on FB in > general. Set up a group, set the rules, run it as you see fit. If > someone doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Pierre's Recent Video

2019-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
There is no liberty on a FB group, though there is some on FB in general. Set up a group, set the rules, run it as you see fit.  If someone doesn't like it jhiz can set up jhiz's own (I think I got the "inclusive" pronoun correct). --FT On 11/14/19 9:49 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
What model car / engine? If an OM60X, I sure hope this doesn't mean the front timing case is damaged. That's a pretzel involved repair if it needs to be removed and replaced. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 13, 2019 7:57:51 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > My dad has the car and he said he

Re: [MBZ] Pierre's Recent Video

2019-11-14 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Rick, calling a spade a spade should be an admirable trait, but this exchange is further evidence of the erosion of liberty in this country. Pretty sad. Max Dillon Charleston SC Nov 13, 2019 9:00:48 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes : > Here is an exchange in the comments of Pierre's

Re: [MBZ] OT phone/internet and WSJ bills

2019-11-14 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Also, most of the streaming services like YouTubeTV have a DVR function. In their case, you have unlimited storage, I believe. Other services I looked at had similar features, if I recall. -D > On Nov 13, 2019, at 9:30 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > One of the main reasons I

Re: [MBZ] I think the tensioner on the AZ bob car might have let loose again

2019-11-14 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Loctite I believe. Guess I shoulda done better. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 13, 2019, at 7:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Remind me again what you did there. Did you JB weld it, lock tight? I can’t > remember > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 13, 2019, at