Re: [MBZ] OT: Fledging electric car market in turmoil

2012-10-09 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 10:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Fledging electric car market in turmoil I don't understand the animosity of this group toward electric cars.

[MBZ] Electric cars

2012-10-09 Thread Gerry Archer
Got this from an old friend who has had a Volt for about a year: We still like the Volt very much. We get about 44 miles on a full charge, and rarely use all of the charge per day. We never buy gasoline unless we go on a trip and even then we get 45 mpg. A total charge costs us about one

Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild?

2012-10-08 Thread Gerry Archer
During the '60s you could buy new chrome plated pistons. On the 110 we replaced the pistons/seals and rubbed the cylinders with increasingly fine wetordry. The calipers were fine for 100K plus miles until it was sold. If new chrome pistons were available today I would rebuild the calipers

[MBZ] OT: Fledging electric car market in turmoil

2012-10-08 Thread Gerry Archer
The fledgling electric car business is in turmoil as predictions about potential sales have proven to be wildly optimistic despite volatile fuel prices and plenty of media hype. Weak consumer demand is hitting both the big automakers like General Motors and Nissan - which have failed to meet

Re: [MBZ] W123 caliper rebuild?

2012-10-08 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com During the '60s you could buy new chrome plated pistons. On the 110 we replaced the pistons/seals and rubbed the cylinders with increasingly fine wetordry. The calipers were fine for 100K plus miles until it was sold. If

Re: [MBZ] 0W40

2012-10-07 Thread Gerry Archer
On Sun, 7 Oct 2012 00:20:01 -0400 (EDT) relng...@aol.com wrote: Not this again. So Porsche has made a mistake in specifying M1 0W40 across the line, then? My friend ALC's 2012 Porsche 991 Carrera S, 3.8 liters, 400 hp, 186mph on the way to Starbucks, needs thickeroil? Not this again. They are

Re: [MBZ] This is ridiculous

2012-10-07 Thread Gerry Archer
Your repair will never hold up since you didn't use Shoe Goo. Plan on sleeping on the couch. Gerry.sarcastic moderate in training From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net I feel like we need at least one more sarcastic moderate, if you know someone. :) That leaves me out, my sarcasm knows

[MBZ] New auto refrigerants and systems

2012-10-01 Thread Gerry Archer
...SAE International (formerly the Society of Automotive Engineers) has proposed that R-134a be replaced by a new fluorocarbon known as HFO-1234yf. This tongue twister was formulated to meet the European Union's latest requirement for an air-conditioning gas with a GWP below 150. HFO-1234yf

Re: [MBZ] Virtualbox - was: EPC

2012-09-27 Thread Gerry Archer
There was only one cd but instructions were to download the Rescue Media Builder from it which I have done. Quoting: The Rescue Media Builder is a tool for creating bootable rescue disks. Thanks, Tim. Gerry From: Tim C bb...@crone.us On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 3:24 AM, Gerry Archer arche

Re: [MBZ] Driver's window anyone?

2012-09-27 Thread Gerry Archer
Taped on thin Plexiglas or equivalent from a building supply or hardware store gives pretty good visibility. I taped it on the inside in case the tape let loose. Gerry From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com Yes, I'm planning on bringing some plastic and tape. Won't use it unless I have

[MBZ] Paris Motor Show...interesting designs

2012-09-27 Thread Gerry Archer
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/9571011/Paris-Motor-Show-2012-in-pictures.html?frame=2352652 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Virtualbox - was: EPC

2012-09-26 Thread Gerry Archer
with it's own motherboard, drives, network cards, etc. This does mean you will need to install an OS on the guest, so you will need an install disk (or ISO image). Gerry Archer wrote: Can I download an image to a VirtualBox from a remote HD running Acronis? Thanks, I had to Google to find out what

Re: [MBZ] Virtualbox - was: EPC

2012-09-24 Thread Gerry Archer
In August Phillip and Kaleb wrote: From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: so what do you do, download this virtualbox, then install windows xp on that? I am familiar with vmware thats what the chinese SDS system uses. Same concept an VMWare - different in some details. If

[MBZ] OT: Promoting friendship

2012-09-23 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry wrote: Here's a story from a friend. Actual or not, it's an interesting way to promote friendship and reduce hostility in a group. . One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the

[MBZ] Cheaper Merz coming?

2012-09-23 Thread Gerry Archer
In the first sign that the global economic crisis may be returning to the luxury car industry, Germany's Daimler has reduced its earnings forecast for next year, while Porsche said it would also build fewer cars. The market in China, which helped keep German manufacturers above water in recent

Re: [MBZ] 2010 GL350 diesel AWD

2012-09-22 Thread Gerry Archer
Daughter gets around 20, mixed city-road. Gerry From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net I love my gl. You looking to buy one? It's one of many possibilities. What is a realistic fuel economy? Most likely candidate is a Subey of some sort, however. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Total crackhead MERCEDES BENZ 300 CD - $55000 (CHARLESTON SC)

2012-09-22 Thread Gerry Archer
That's one of the funniest I've seen yet. $55,000! Gerry From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3287502474.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve? No!!

2012-09-20 Thread Gerry Archer
, but it is not really designed to allow oil to flow out -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: How about slipping a fat thickness gauge in between the cam and the valve stem or whatever it rubs against; put a wrench on the cam sprocket nut

Re: [MBZ] Condensation?

2012-09-19 Thread Gerry Archer
If you only want to protect shop tools, here is what I did on a sometimes rain swept carport: 1. Put a piece of durable plastic under the saw table so tht it extends at least 6 inches out all the way around. 2. Put two pans of calcium chloride (CaCL2) under or on the saw table. 3. Slip a

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bent Valve? No!!

2012-09-19 Thread Gerry Archer
How about slipping a fat thickness gauge in between the cam and the valve stem or whatever it rubs against; put a wrench on the cam sprocket nut; and a piece of pipe on the other end of the wrench with a weight attached. By experimenting with the amount of weight on the cheater pipe, it seems

Re: [MBZ] OT: How to keep dishes from scratching new countertops

2012-09-14 Thread Gerry Archer
You might try coating the contact surfaces of the cups and dishes with clear epoxy which should withstand the heat of a dishwasher. Good quality epoxy can wear quite well. A permanent solution would be to buy glazed cups and dishes. Some wives like new dishes now and then. Gerry Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Undercarriage wiring

2012-09-14 Thread Gerry Archer
BIL was having problems with his boat wiring. I cleaned and coated the connections with Starbrite Liquid Electrical Tape (obtainable many places). It's been several years now without any further problems. I left slack in the wires so the connection could be cut out and a new one made if they

Re: [MBZ] OT: How to keep dishes from scratching new countertops

2012-09-14 Thread Gerry Archer
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: OK, here is the deal. Countertops are meant to be, well, countertops. They are meant to take your general usage abuse. That manufactured quartz stuff I suspect Craig is concerned if he has to move in the near future, a buyer would ding him on any

Re: [MBZ] Printing Article

2012-09-13 Thread Gerry Archer
That article takes me back to when I worked at the Tampa Tribune as a teenager in the 1940s. Everything was letterpress there; four or more Linotypes and many steel tables where the slugs of type were assembled into pages. The pages then went through a press which imprinted the type onto a

Re: [MBZ] The Joy of Mercedes Repairs

2012-09-12 Thread Gerry Archer
Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: ROFLMAO!!! This is hilarious; a keeper. Gerry Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Knowing that you have recently performed this task, could you perhaps guide me through it? .. Remove as much fuel as possible. The strainer

[MBZ] The Joy of Mercedes Repairs

2012-09-11 Thread Gerry Archer
ROFLMAO!!! This is hilarious; a keeper. Gerry Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Knowing that you have recently performed this task, could you perhaps guide me through it? .. Remove as much fuel as possible. The strainer is at the very bottom and any left in the tank

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Whatever happened to the seven year itch? It was widely accepted that wives/husbands tended to stray after seven years of marriage. I remember it being discussed in the 1930s when I was a child. Since then movies and plays have been written about it. (Marilyn Monroe was in one by that title)

[MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Has anyone had experience with mobile wifi hotspot connections? Any problems? Daughter say Verizon in this area is poor. Just received first smartphone, an iPhone 3g-s, which has mobile connection to Verizon, but haven't been able to figure out how to use it as a connection to a laptop.in

Re: [MBZ] Muffler Patch Methods?

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
After 40 years of patching mufflers, wrapping with two layers of metal (preferably galvanized) which has been bedded with muffler patching goo from FLAPS, and secured with four clamps evenly spaced; is the longest lasting patch I've found. If there isn't enough room on the pipe, then it goes to

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Snoring is bad for marriages but good for the twin bed industry. Of course, serious snorers sometimes have to move into the guest room. Once shared a hotel room with a friend. Never before or since have I heard anything like his snoring. Since sleep was no option, even after blocking it

Re: [MBZ] 190D brakes

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
There are operations for snoring but sometimes they simply change the audio frequency. Wife said my snoring reminded her of a diesel Mercedes idling, but she was probably kidding. How can anyone snore klatta-klatta-klatta? Gerrywho was married for 50 years. On 9/10/2012 16:25, Randy

[MBZ] Molasses treatment for rust

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
This farmer, who runs four pickups on gasified wood, suggests using a mixture of water and molasses for rust. Never heard of that before but it apparently works: http://www.homercidal.com/molasses/ http://www.motherearthnews.com/wood-gas-adventures/wood-gas-with-wayne-keith.aspx

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
On Sep 10, 2012 7:09 PM, Curt Raymond curtludwig Don't do it, its like going back to dialup, 3G is slw. ... Depends on the carrier, but yes 3g is slow. It might be okay for email if that's your big requirement. My 4g wimax phone has higher bandwidth than my

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mobil wifi hotspot connections

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Oops! Sent wrong one; here's right one: Gerry -- Thanks to all. That explains it. Gerry .. On Sep 10, 2012 7:09 PM, Curt Raymond curtludwig Don't do it, its like going back to dialup, 3G is slw.

Re: [MBZ] Molasses treatment for rust

2012-09-10 Thread Gerry Archer
Supposedly to remove the oxygen from the iron oxide. The only acid I found listed was pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. Not sure what the chelating agent would be in molasses: ..The total sugar content in molasses is approximately 50 %. Minor carbohydrates are glucose, fructose, raffinose and

Re: [MBZ] I am insane

2012-09-07 Thread Gerry Archer
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia? But that would be caused by inhaling diesel fumes, wouldn't it? Diesel Jaguar? Gerry richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: BPD then? --R On 9/7/12 10:07 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: Maybe it's not insanity, but rather self abuse... Dan On Sep 7, 2012, at 9:52

Re: [MBZ] Preppin for the Q

2012-09-07 Thread Gerry Archer
I'm surprised New Englanders have let California get so far ahead of them in the celebration of rusty vehicles. For example, Pacifica California has yearly Fog Festivals and the top prize is awarded to the Most Rusted Vehicle. A judge at one of the Fog Festivals had this to say about the

Re: [MBZ] Old injectors are fine. Now what?!

2012-09-04 Thread Gerry Archer
Marshall would probably have recommended an Italian tuneup. Gerry Thats the way it goes, now you've got a new tool. Compression test was probably the FIRST thing to do. Diagnose first, then plot and finally replace parts. I forget, you said the car ran well on the highway but poorly at idle?

Re: [MBZ] urea

2012-09-04 Thread Gerry Archer
If that urea smells like the urea we used to extract from urine in the lab (with reflux condensers), the U.S. is going to become a pungent nation. It had one of the strangest penetrating odors I've ever encountered. Gerry .But if the urea tank is empty, you can't. And a tank that needs

[MBZ] Stripped bolt bugs spacewalkers

2012-09-03 Thread Gerry Archer
If you messed up a do-it-yourself job around your home over the weekend, you're in good company: a new power switching unit at the International Space Station has had to be tethered and left partly-fitted, after a jammed bolt led to the spacewalking electricians abandoning their installation

[MBZ] OT: Firefox, Opera allow crooks to hide an entire phish site in a link

2012-09-03 Thread Gerry Archer
Watch out for the tinyurl that isn't Posted in Malware, 3rd September 2012 15:52 GMT A shortcoming in browsers including Firefox and Opera allows crooks to easily hide an entire malicious web page in a clickable link - ideal for fooling victims into handing over passwords and other sensitive

Re: [MBZ] Pick and pull

2012-09-02 Thread Gerry Archer
Interesting testimonials about these cars: http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/mercedes-benz/w124/1987/ From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net Most likely the veg oil wasn't being used correctly -- not only does it carbon up things and cause terrible varnish in the IP and injectors, but

Re: [MBZ] My Keck Interview

2012-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
It may be encouraging that they could have already decided that you knew the technical requirements of the job, and that they therefore concentrated on the human and creative aspects. It may also be encouraging that the group found it difficult to answer some of your questions since you would

Re: [MBZ] My Keck Interview

2012-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
You should hang out your shingle as handyman. Handymen around here make good money. Gerry From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net Don't forget plumber, cabinet maker, tile setter, and sheetrocker. And auto mechanic. --R On 8/31/12 9:11 PM, Max Dillon wrote: He's employed as

Re: [MBZ] I got another phone call from the Keck Observatory

2012-08-29 Thread Gerry Archer
We're rooting for you! Some concern about the road up the mountain. Does Mercedes make helicopters? Gerry On 8/28/2012 23:23, Craig wrote: This afternoon, the HR person at the W.M. Keck Observatory called and asked if I wanted to continue with the interview process. I said, Yes. (What

Re: [MBZ] 300E Turn Signal Issue

2012-08-29 Thread Gerry Archer
Had a similar problem in '83 300D that turned out to be the four way flasher (hazard) switch which I replaced. Someone else on the list took one apart, cleaned it with Deoxit, and that fixed it. Gerry From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Go ahead, Rusty, and see what a new flasher relay costs and

Re: [MBZ] I got another phone call from the Keck Observatory

2012-08-29 Thread Gerry Archer
Why ship both ways? There's bound to be a lot of old MBs there. Kaleb can fly us over, buy one for each of us to drive to the party, and then ship them all back and re-stock his backyard. Gerry From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com HAHAHAHAH, will have to rent a ship to take us all and our

Re: [MBZ] What gauge wire to use?

2012-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
I use this wire gauge and usually use pieces of an orange 12 gauge extension cord because it has a very tough cover that prevents accidental shorts from wire rubbing on metal. According to the chart, you can use one 12 gauge wire for 100 amps at 12 volts if it's not more than 5 feet long. I

Re: [MBZ] I just *have* to share this...

2012-08-27 Thread Gerry Archer
Waitress assured me that there were skunk-apes (sasquatch) out here in the Florida backwoods. She said her husband saw one and got a picture of it, but it turned out to be one of the locals. Gerry From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca Careful! There are folks out there with guns. Randy

Re: [MBZ] I just *have* to share this...

2012-08-27 Thread Gerry Archer
. Gerry From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net One might think they are one and the same? --R On 8/27/12 12:10 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Waitress assured me that there were skunk-apes (sasquatch) out here in the Florida backwoods. She said her husband saw one and got a picture

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD front sunroof seal - anyone BTDT?

2012-08-26 Thread Gerry Archer
Astro Lube, Astrolube, Ky Jelly, ? http://www.astrolube.com/products.php Gerry From: Russ Williams rawil...@eatel.net I used Astro Lube when I did the front seal on My 300SD. It's water soluble and wont hurt the rubber. Russ W On 8/25/2012 23:03, andrew strasfogel wrote: The body shop did

Re: [MBZ] W123 300TD front sunroof seal - anyone BTDT?

2012-08-26 Thread Gerry Archer
How did you eat it? Well, never mind. [:o) Gerry From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net My grannies used to make that KY jelly and it was mighty tasty. --R On 8/26/12 2:06 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Astro Lube, Astrolube, Ky Jelly, ? http://www.astrolube.com/products.php

Re: [MBZ] SALUTE!

2012-08-26 Thread Gerry Archer
Armstrong was apparently having pints of his blood drawn into plastic bags, the serum removed, and then the packed red blood cells transfused back into his circulatory system. Having more red cells gives athletes a higher intake of oxygen and elimination of CO2; hence more endurance in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rdrow.

2012-08-25 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry wrote: Persistent thoughts of suicide are probably the key symptom which indicates that a person should see a therapist. You jumped to conclusions too fast. There are zero persistent thoughts here. Again - go read what Grant wrote - he got it spot on. Thanks Gerry, Allan. mao I don't

Re: [MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row.

2012-08-25 Thread Gerry Archer
On Aug 24, 2012, at 8:42 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Sorry for the recent intrusion. I don't see it as an intrusion per se. Depression, mental health, employment, loss of employment, changing career paths, all viable topics, if off topic. Politics, religion, and Jabba

[MBZ] Bumpers. Was: 2006 VW Jetta 2.5 gas using coolant

2012-08-25 Thread Gerry Archer
Max Dillon wrote: Forums were nearly useless. One jerk chastised a fellow with same question to purchase the $$$ manual, when the OP finally found the hidden screws, jerky boy chimed in with a hint that led me to realize that the entire front bumper cover, basically entire plastic face of the

[MBZ] OT: Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row.

2012-08-24 Thread Gerry Archer
From: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com I object to the sudden logic that recognizing and accepting that no one leaves this world alive somehow makes you depressed. Further, I object to the idea that just because we live in a financial depression with near total lack of good leadership that we are

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rdrow.

2012-08-24 Thread Gerry Archer
On Fri, Aug 24, 2012, at 08:55 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: G: Some of the men who wear big boy pants are the most surprised of anyone when they develop symptoms of depression. Using willpower to cure oneself is very effective but the person has to learn how to use willpower. That's

Re: [MBZ] Does concentrated coolant have a shelf life?

2012-08-23 Thread Gerry Archer
It measures the acidity/alkalinity of solutions. Dip the disposable paper test strip in a solution and then compare it to a color scale. Cheapest is Walmart at about $5.00. (Some Walmart stores don't have them but Walmart mailorder does.) Widely used for numerous applications; many

[MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?

2012-08-23 Thread Gerry Archer
That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn in. Tampa has been flooded by hurricane related storm surges as during the 1921 hurricane: ... In Tampa, much of the city was flooded, and

[MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row.

2012-08-23 Thread Gerry Archer
OK Don wrote: What part of Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness do you not understand? Very nice. Very patriotic. What part of robbery do we not grasp? Don't count me saying robbery is the collective contribution for roads, etc as has been hot politics lately. However, whatever

Re: [MBZ] Florida hurricane. was: List working today?

2012-08-23 Thread Gerry Archer
years ago, so many went into the bay, Air Force air crewmen had a saying, One a day in Tampa Bay. Wilton From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com That's going to be a circus at the RNC if Isaac does hit Tampa, but when they come up the west coast of Florida you never know where they might turn

Re: [MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row.

2012-08-23 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 7:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Clinical depression. was: occupying the deadly 3rd row. Gerry wrote: I second that. I'm not gonna spend

Re: [MBZ] W.M. Keck Observatory

2012-08-23 Thread Gerry Archer
Good luck, Craig. Gerry From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com We are rooting for you! I mentioned earlier (on the 9th, to be exact) about finding a position in Hawaii. The position I found is a senior electronics engineer with the W. M. Keck Observatory. This position involves preparing

Re: [MBZ] Does concentrated coolant have a shelf life?

2012-08-22 Thread Gerry Archer
I had the same situation. Couldn't find info on the web other than buying HOAT (GO-5) test strips from NAPA or truck dealers (somewhat expensive), so I shook up the jug, mixed a little 50-50 with distilled water in a glass, looked for cloudiness, tested the ph with a urine ph test strip (ph

Re: [MBZ] occupying the deadly 3rd row.

2012-08-22 Thread Gerry Archer
Simply buy two Mercedes of the same body style, weld the two front ends together, lengthen the driveshaft, and convert the empty engine compartment to a trunk. That would give you three, or even four, rows of seats and the kids would have a fine time twisting the inoperative steering wheel

Re: [MBZ] To ejamacat woger WAS:Ages

2012-08-21 Thread Gerry Archer
Darn! Wish I'd known that back then when I drove a '35 Chevy. The only thing I remember using kerosene for was car polish when mixed with motor oil. If those of us who had the use of a car had a Saturday night date, we would often go over the car with that mixture which made it nice and

Re: [MBZ] on topic 300td

2012-08-20 Thread Gerry Archer
Acetone/ATF is pretty good, but IMO good quality lacquer thinner/ATF is better. It worked well on some brake lines that seemed impossible. Lacquer thinner is a combination of toluene, xylene, and MEK (methyl ethyl keytone). Cheap lacquer thinner found in stores like Lowes, Home Depot, and

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

2012-08-20 Thread Gerry Archer
The original Morse code was far more interesting to transmit and receive. There was no tone; only clicks. Sister worked as a (Multiplex?) operator for the C O railway in Richmond during WW-2 with a randy group of old telegraphers who were still using the original Morse. She was a fast typist

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

2012-08-20 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry Archer wrote: The original Morse code was far more interesting to transmit and receive. There was no tone; only clicks. ernest breakfield wrote: original Morse code? clicks? sounds like a common misconception; reality is that Morse code is made up of signals of varying length

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

2012-08-20 Thread Gerry Archer
, Fmiser wrote: Gerry Archer wrote: The original Morse code was far more interesting to transmit and receive. There was no tone; only clicks. ernest breakfield wrote: original Morse code? clicks? sounds like a common misconception; reality is that Morse code is made up of signals of varying

Re: [MBZ] Lost again?

2012-08-20 Thread Gerry Archer
, shoes, etc. Helped brother put blowout boots in tires coupla times. Wilton - Original Message - From: Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 7:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lost again? I was 14 in 1944 when

Re: [MBZ] Not a haggis fan

2012-08-19 Thread Gerry Archer
...Roger must be a Scot. Gerrypart Scot.. I'm a Norwegian. Pass the herring. RLE Out of herring. How about some lutefisk? [:o) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutefisk#Humor Gerry...who has never eaten lutefisk, has eaten Vietnamese nuoc mam, but won't do it again.

Re: [MBZ] Worth watching

2012-08-18 Thread Gerry Archer
Roger must be a Scot. Gerrypart Scot relng...@aol.com wrote: http://www.youtube.com/embed/GInf0lXsyKY?feature=player_embedded ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] GL pricing and fixing

2012-08-18 Thread Gerry Archer
Bought a pair of rebuilt front calipers from Rusty. Started to bleed them and none of my metric wrenches would fit the bleeder valve. Turned out it was SAE (NF) or NC. The rebuilder had apparently drilled out the old threads and rethreaded to fit the American bleeder valves. No problems,

Re: [MBZ] GL fixing

2012-08-18 Thread Gerry Archer
How much did the dealer laptop system cost? If I know my daughter, when she buys a new MB (which might be soon), I'll inherit her GL320cdi. She's a world class packrat (she knows it) and hates to let anything she likes leave family ownership. I'll need one of those then. Gerry From: OK

Re: [MBZ] GL fixing

2012-08-18 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks. Not too bad. Gerry From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net About 500 or so Sent from my iPhone On Aug 18, 2012, at 10:00 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: How much did the dealer laptop system cost? If I know my daughter, when she buys a new MB (which might

Re: [MBZ] Worth watching

2012-08-18 Thread Gerry Archer
@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2012 11:47 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Worth watching If it's not Scottish, it's cp! Dan Minister of Haggis On Aug 18, 2012, at 10:39 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: Roger must be a Scot. Gerrypart Scot relng...@aol.com wrote: http://www.youtube.com/embed

[MBZ] 69 mpg Prius

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/9475580/The-10-cheapest-hybrid-cars.html?frame=2310219 How does a gasoline powered Prius get 69 mpg in Europe and only 51 mpg in the U.S.? Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] 69 mpg Prius

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
I'd forgotten about Imperial gallons and the fact that they are about 20% larger. Miles are the same, aren't they? Thanks, Gerry They have bigger gallons and shorter miles --R On 8/16/12 8:18 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/picturegalleries/9475580/The-10

Re: [MBZ] I buy a gl

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
That car may turn out to be one of MBs better ones. My daughter has the same car and the most expensive problem, among very few, that she has had is with the airbags that Kaleb describes. Hers has about 140K IIRC. Also, she drives it hard; wearing out brake pads and tires quite often. She

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD Klima relay - where is it?

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
When I was a kid, my Uncle Henry lived with us after Aunt Ollie died. He started tomatoes from seed in a pan full of dirt that he kept on the back porch and then transplanted them outside. One day at dinner my mother was going on about how good Henrys tomatoes were until my father, who was a

Re: [MBZ] Carmax and Re: I buy a gl

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
Has anyone utilized the Consumer Reports New Car Buying System? You call 1-800-693-9582 with a detailed description of the car you want, and they give you a price that will allow a dealer a fair profit but without the add-on prep prices and other charges. I think the charge is about $17xx.

Re: [MBZ] 69 mpg Prius

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
That's probably part of it along with the difference in gallons. Gerry From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com More urban and less highway driving? All of Europe is the size of what, Texas? On Thursday, August 16, 2012, Gerry Archer wrote: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/**motoring/picturegalleries

Re: [MBZ] I buy a gl

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
With a hip that's painful at times, I've tried air, foam latex, and memory foam. Memory foam seems to be the most comfortable. Walmart has memory foam pillows for about $10 or $15. Mercedes seats in good condition seem to be the best. Gerry From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com I saw inflatable

Re: [MBZ] 69 mpg Prius

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 69 mpg Prius On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: That's probably part of it along

Re: [MBZ] I buy a gl

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
broken) springs used to. Inflation would allow for adjustment to taste, like those air-adjustable mattresses. On Thu, Aug 16, 2012, at 02:33 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: With a hip that's painful at times, I've tried air, foam latex, and memory foam. Memory foam seems to be the most comfortable

Re: [MBZ] 69 mpg Prius

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
On Thu, Aug 16, 2012 at 2:50 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I once heard something about after market unauthorized conversions so Prius' could be plugged in, but haven't heard anything about them for a long time. There were a couple that exploded. There are shops in various

Re: [MBZ] 69 mpg Prius

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes: Leaf [in] the stop and go of typical rush hour traffic caused her to regularly run out of electricity and have to be towed home. How long was her commute? Sounds like they bought the car being optimistic about range. The Leaf is good for less than

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gretsch Banjo

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
http://www.banjo-brands.com/manufacturer.php?ID=1779 From: Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com Got a Gretsch Senorita banjo in the closet that the wife has said to sell. Can't find much on these on eBay or other online sales sites. Anyone know anything about them and possible values? Thanks, Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gretsch Banjo

2012-08-16 Thread Gerry Archer
Closest number: This is actually quite rare, a prewar BD original neck five-string. This was made after the original company was bought out by Gretsch and it bears a Gretsch tailpiece. The resonator is crystal pearloid shaded from silver to the color of a Kalua and Cream Sombrero. The peghead

[MBZ] Fw: : MINNESOTA CAR..2012 MODEL

2012-08-14 Thread Gerry Archer
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[MBZ] Actual Entries on Hospital Charts

2012-08-14 Thread Gerry Archer
She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year. On the second day the knee was better, and on the third day it disappeared. The patient is tearful and crying constantly.

[MBZ] Luxury cars flunk new tougher crash test

2012-08-14 Thread Gerry Archer
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- For years, cars have been doing better and better in crash tests. Now, a tough new test by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given a black eye to a number of luxury and near-luxury automakers. Of 11 models tested, eight flunked a new test which is designed to

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD Klima relay - where is it?

2012-08-13 Thread Gerry Archer
Has the pushbutton unit been resoldered or is that not a problem on the '85s? The mechanical pushbutton switches malfunctioned on my '83 and caused the unit to burn up. The used unit I bought had to be resoldered, so while it was apart I squirted some Deoxit on the switch contacts and

Re: [MBZ] mercedes diesel engine

2012-08-13 Thread Gerry Archer
24 years; '83 240D 180K near perfect condition. Gerry From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Give a bit to think about that but off the top of my head probably the longest is a 76 240d had it about 15 years, still have not done the engine swap. My longest driver is probably my 92 300sd.

Re: [MBZ] Lost again? Test

2012-08-12 Thread Gerry Archer
What would you like to talk about? We could start a tire or oil discussion or evaluate the MBs on Craiglist and Ebay. What are you doing for entertainment lately? The local airport takes up pilots who aren't licensced and lets them fly if they show themselves to be capable. Daughter bought

[MBZ] Fish and People named Snook. was: Taylor University

2012-08-08 Thread Gerry Archer
Gerry wrote: With two good fishermen in the family who could catch snook off Davis Island bridge nearly any time they wanted to, we lived on fish, potatoes, and a few vegetables that first year in Tampa. I'm offended you would speak so casually about catching members of my family! :) Just

Re: [MBZ] group's opinion of Adsit?

2012-08-07 Thread Gerry Archer
I've watched these engine searches since this group was run out of Canada and don't remember anyone finding a decent engine by looking for an engine. I do remember a number of people who found a decent engine by buying a clunker with a running engine and then taking the rest of the car to the

Re: [MBZ] group's opinion of Adsit?

2012-08-07 Thread Gerry Archer
On Tue, 7 Aug 2012 02:15:37 -0400 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I've watched these engine searches since this group was run out of Canada and don't remember anyone finding a decent engine by looking for an engine. I did find a decent engine by looking for just and engine

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