Re: [MBZ] I'm gonna go buy this thing tomorrow -- Mercedes wagon - $1, 000 (Folly Beach)

2021-04-04 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
IF he ran it on unrefined animal fat / oils, the injectors are full of half burned oil snot, the IP is likely in full of congealed and semi hard oil residue, along with the fuel tank and fuel supply lines... Which is why "it wouldn't start"... no fuel being atomized. Cleaning up the complete

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap

2021-04-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Even at that crack price... seller reserve not yet met... Pass. On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 9:03 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > It’s at $2150 in pre bid, looks like but dash is all torn apart, so no > telling what is going on. I would have been in it up to

Re: [MBZ] 1969 280SE - 59k miles, 4 speed manual - $9,250

2021-04-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In this instance, I cast my opinion alongside Andrew. After 51 years of setting and not being massaged regularly with leather balm and other kinds of leather materials, the leather seat covers would be at the end of life. Coupled with the horse hair padding used as underlayment, which also

Re: [MBZ] OT: Saturn experience?

2021-04-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I was just given a 2001 Saturn SC1, that had been setting for "an unknown length of time" I put in a fresh battery, pumped the gas tank empty.. fresh fuel... De-loused the interior [it had been a "handy place to put stuff you would never use apparently].. Put air in the tires [all were flat

Re: [MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All numbers I don't recognize are answered like this: "Hello, Special Agent Jameu`, FBI Telephone Fraud Division Task Force. .. Always followed by a very quiet silence and a very soft .. "click" as they hang up. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 10:23 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Another special brought to you by Okie Acres

2021-03-27 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
As it happens, I just acquired a 1988 GMC Surburban 3/4 ton with 8 lug wheels and the 454 cubic inch engine. The 88 version is the desirable square body Surburban. Arizona truck, no rust, straight body... has air, I haven't tried it yet. If your new best friend Hoovie would be interested, I'll

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL 500

2021-03-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Completely hideous. Quick, let's start a "Go Fund Me" page to buy it and drive it to a giant crusher, Then put the video on a pay per view. On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 9:12 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kinda reminds me of the weird camouflage patterns used on US

Re: [MBZ] Car shake at 40 -- I should go get this -- 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class 300 SE, $999

2021-03-21 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I vote for a tire belt separation. Since it kicks in at a speed, that is the point where the centrifugal force distorts the tread section which is separating enough to make a serious out of balance condition. I just had a front tire on one of my trucks act exactly the same way for the same

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Living off grid requires adjustment to your city living lifestyle. However, with just a small change, it is worth the effort. The well at the Ranch is 980 ft with sweet water, I've had it tested and it tests way cleaner than city water, without anything done to it. The water tanks sit on the side

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I suggest a quiet sale, with no real estate brokers, go directly to the best title company in your area and pay no real estate broker fees, put it in your pocket instead. The title companies are the people that make it happen, with all the legal documents and whistles, even if you use a real

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Welcome to Arizona, where "Whiskey is for drinking and Water is for fighting." I have a well at the Ranch. It is 998 ft deep, with good water. Cost for the well, with pump and water tanks, was just shy of $90,000. I look at it by comparing the monthly water bill for a city home, over 30 years,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Do you mean that my 10 years of degrees and studies in the fine art of "Lesbian Underwater Basket Weaving" is worthless in the job market place and I will never be able to pay back the unforgiveable $400,000 in student loan debt from my job at Starbucks where my hours just got cut back to 15 hrs a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Arizona has rain, we just measure it differently. A 10 inch rain means the raindrops were 10 inches apart. On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 7:12 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:55:55 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Does it ever rain in Arizona? > > Occasionally, just like

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
A good friend's son became a HVAC guy.. he has been doing it for 12 years and has a solid 6 figure income and all the work he can do every day. On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or automate them. > I talked to a kid online a year or so

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy Real Estate

2021-03-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
People are fleeing California to Arizona in huge numbers, and have been for 10 years now. They are driving real estate prices to what was considered insane levels just 10 years ago, because the house they sold to leave CA buys anything they want in AZ, plus . Reasons for leaving CA are manifold,

Re: [MBZ] Convertible! - 1971 Mercedes-Benz unimog,$6,000

2021-03-15 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Ex military unimog with a field radar, or field radio van body, look like. To buy it, you must first sign on to the list for a kidney transplant, because if you drive it, you will need both replaced.. Brutal is too kind, to describe ride quality. On Mon, Mar 15, 2021 at 6:53 AM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Rounded drain plug success!

2021-03-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
When you install the new drain plug, clean the threads in the pan [maybe even a blast of brake cleaner] then coat the plug threads with Never Seize. Next time you drain the oil, the plug will come out. I've been doing that trick with steel drain plugs that go into aluminum manual transmission

Re: [MBZ] now S600

2021-03-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
than the SL as it has all kinds of tricks > in the interior. > > Send pics so I can live vicariously! > > --FT > > On 3/10/21 9:38 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > On a cross city run yesterday I noticed diesel prices in Phoenix are now > > well North of the $ 3 m

Re: [MBZ] OM606 swap candidate?

2021-03-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have a complete D240 engine with transmission, still setting in the crate it came in. As removed from a wreck and bought for a transplant that never happened that would go right in that. If someone wanted to make a diesel conversion "rat rod" . However, I've seen these little cars go for huge

Re: [MBZ] 190D

2021-03-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
On a cross city run yesterday I noticed diesel prices in Phoenix are now well North of the $ 3 mark... best was $3,09 ... highest I saw was $3.29 with gas running more in the $3.20+ range. So, fuel prices are clearly in an upward spike. On that note. I went to look at a 1994 S600 V12 Sedan with

Re: [MBZ] I'm making a youtuber

2021-03-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"The Counter Hoovie Channel" On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 3:20 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe more like Floyd has Flipped? > > RB > > > On 08/03/2021 9:17 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> Floyd's flips? > > Floyd's flips and flops is more alliterative. >

Re: [MBZ] O.T. How Soon We Forget

2021-03-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
WPA used public funds to produce public projects that made life better for the nation, while paying a wage [a small one at that] to those who did the work, at a time when "you could not buy a job" in the words of my Father, who was a young man during that era. The guiding principle at that time

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

2021-03-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"What ever happened to ? " "I have no idea, last I heard, he was going water skiing over at LaRange Bayou with some friends." On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 3:57 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Around here there are some ponds reportedly home to some 12ft gators.

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

2021-03-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
What everyone responded above in the way of prepared and alert family members. It takes time and effort to get everyone on board with the idea of actually defending themselves and other members. I would add to the above suggestions, the installation and use of well placed cameras [multiple] with

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

2021-03-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Think outside the box.. keep the cars, the acres, the barn Just buy more life insurance on Mrs. , and. sign her up for a defensive shooting and self defense course.. Since it could go either way, at the present situational awareness as demonstrated, hedge your bet on either outcome.

Re: [MBZ] Editorial: To save the planet from climate change, gas guzzlers have to die

2021-03-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I'm sure that is why 3/4 of the entire country was just frozen solid... to much global warming. On Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 9:18 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://news.yahoo.com/editorial-save-planet-climate-change-110020548.html > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] I’m getting tired of every time I leave my house...

2021-02-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
DIesel is now over $0.65 cents higher than the day the keystone pipeline was canceled That should be a real economic stimulus. Yesterday, I saw gas at over $3 ... first time in 4 years... That will hurt a lot of people in the covid no work year. On Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 2:20 PM Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] 15 vs 8 hole wheels on w124

2021-02-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have some experience with that kind of project... The outtake was I discovered there are a number of different length wheel bolts for Mercedes / wheels. The good news is: I found them in good supply on Ebay, rather cheap. Tip: Tak e the stock wheel and with it off the car, insert a lug bolt,

Re: [MBZ] I would sure like to have a test stand like this

2021-02-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Build one ! On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 7:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a239g6FKwMg > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT oh yeah baby 1960 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible

2021-02-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Since it is "Kaleb Green" we should start a GoFundMe account for Kaleb and buy it for him. He "Really Needs This Car" to make the neighborhood statement. When that car sold new, gas was, I recall .16 cents a gallon. My, how styles have changed.. What a boat.. On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 7:54 AM

Re: [MBZ] OT The next IT revolution: System Oriented Programming?

2021-02-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
There is nothing wrong with Microsoft that a massive EMP strike could not fix in .0008 nano seconds. Perhaps, then it could be replaced with something that actually worked well and was not designed on bloated code that is based on work stolen, and then claimed as "new and better", but in

Re: [MBZ] What is going on with this car?

2021-02-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Bad bondo job. Someone put bondo over a dent and did not prep the surface before slapping bondo over the dent, then did not work the bondo down to fit the fender contour... I'm seeing other dents in R Rear quarter that did not feel the love, also... Not a bad thing to fix, if you know how to

Re: [MBZ] 606 on the roof?

2021-02-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Drive the 300D to Home Depot or UHaul, rent a truck for a day. Have the engine on a pallet fork lifted into the bed of the truck.. use your engine hoist to lift it out... done and dusted... Safe. Or... pay to have the roof rebuilt after the engine crushes it in... during a panic stop [there will

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

2021-02-18 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
t;That was stupid! You were going too fast!" > > We need to be more imaginative as a society and culture about anticipating > failure. Stories are a great way to practice low consequence failure. Chess > is also a good immediate feedback type education in being careful. > > Every

Re: [MBZ] battery charging question

2021-02-18 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The poor batteries in newer cars full of electronic nannies are task with keeping their memories alive, 24/7, setting unused or driving, so, in the quiet of the night, you can hear the electrons being siphoned off. A Battery minder is a great idea to keep pouring electrons into the bottomless pit

Re: [MBZ] pure ignorance

2021-02-18 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All good valid points, but you forgot the cooling effect the hood stack will have ... ; License plate will need to read "THAR SHE BLOWS" and the car tool kit will need a large dust pan and heavy broom to clear the engine wreckage off the road, along with 40lbs of kitty litter to soak up the

Re: [MBZ] OT why Texas has gone dark

2021-02-18 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In childhood, my age group was taught a very simple logic via a story. "For want of a nail, a shoe was lost. For want of a shoe, a horse was lost. For want of a horse, a knight was lost. For want of a knight, a battle was lost. For want of a battle, a Kingdom was lost, and the people suffered."

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2021-02-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Clever design. On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 4:09 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Since the manufacturer wants $1490 for one, yes, that must be a scam. > > https://www.autoliftproduction.com/en-us/autolift3000 > > > On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 5:04 PM OK Don wrote: > > > Buy one and let us know :-) > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Here Is Why Texas Is Dark

2021-02-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
There was a time when someone who had no experience, or the wisdom to use the experience they had was called "Green". Thus came "Green Energy".. On Tue, Feb 16, 2021 at 10:09 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Blizzard

2021-02-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Propane tanks all use pressure regulators, regardless of the tank size, and delivery pressure is regulated to, I believe something like 11 inches of water column , or some arcane unit of measure. Anyway try a look at this for more answers than I have.

Re: [MBZ] Covid and price of cars

2021-02-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I believe that version has a 6 ft long bed, instead of a full size truck 8 ft bed. I call it the "city boys truck". Interior of cab has every known luxury, so that part is nicely equipped. It's just challenged to haul a cord of wood, or a stack of 4x8 plywood. On Sun, Feb 14, 2021 at 6:19 PM

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday!

2021-02-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
ght he was kinda whack about it. > > I enjoyed this little bit off cross-cultural education. > > Get off my damn lawn! > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Feb 14, 2021, at 12:53 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Ah "You know when y

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday!

2021-02-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
ind, you know if you are one. > > On Sat, Feb 13, 2021 at 11:25 PM G Mann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > Apparently I slept through the Geezerness Memo [afternoon nap time, you > > know] Would someone please define... or devine ... the criter

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday!

2021-02-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Apparently I slept through the Geezerness Memo [afternoon nap time, you know] Would someone please define... or devine ... the criteria to qualify for Geezerness? Do I have to drive with my turn signal for 10 miles, or something? On Sat, Feb 13, 2021 at 8:15 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] It’s so damn cold outside...

2021-02-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"It is so cold that even the politicians have their hands in their own pockets" Will Rogers ... circa 1926 On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 9:37 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That even the m112 with 0w40 in the crank case turns over slow when > starting. > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Crack or meth?

2021-02-11 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
That will buff right out, if you use the special buffing pad made only of $100 bills. Works every time looks like a couple thousand to replace the airbags also... ouch... On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 8:51 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Car Maintenance Log App

2021-02-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I use the written log book method. Short of a car fire, it is always available and in the car. I find the bound composition books [dollar store has them for a buck] works nicely When I start a new book for a "new" vehicle, I always start a title page that lists things like VIN number, year,

Re: [MBZ] once seen cannot be unseen 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS,$8,997

2021-02-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Hideous wheels, on any car. On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 9:52 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dressed for The Prom. > > On Tue, Feb 2, 2021 at 9:17 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > we don't know what it is but we bought it at

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-31 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Heating the spark plug electrodes is an old two stroke trick. Two stroke plugs get oil fouled with semi burned oil carbon, then get further fouled while trying to start, using lots of choke, and prime. Heating the plugs helps burn off the semi carbon residue and that allows the electrons to make

Re: [MBZ] OT 1948 Willys Jeep - $3,900

2021-01-31 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Cost as delivered to the military in WW2... $748,84 ... On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 3:41 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's a very good price. Running I'd expect more like $6k... > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 3:47 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Just put a Biden / Harris for president on your truck and trailer, along with some antifa slogans and anti trump stickers, you will be welcomed to the new socialist state of New Mexico... Wear black antifa clothing and a black face mask... you should be all good. If you riot and wear all black,

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
You should get hazard duty pay for going there in winter at least. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 12:37 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does sitting in a hotel for 5 days sound like fun? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 26, 2021, at 1:35

Re: [MBZ] Detailing tools

2021-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I always use a speed controller when I use a buffer. It gives much greater control. If there is heavy oxidation, do multiple buffs. First pass with a more aggressive cutting material. Then clean the car, inspect what you have gained, and decide if you want to take another pass with an aggressive

Re: [MBZ] Buffalo?

2021-01-26 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I spent a week in Buffalo once... it was the longest year of my life and that was long before covid. NOT on my bucket list of places to go especially in winter. On Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 12:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well they are looking for somebody

Re: [MBZ] Kirkland Oil

2021-01-24 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Would that be Kirkland cooking oil from Costco? Kirkland is their "house brand name", and since I never saw your original post, I'm only guessing. Fill me in on some details please. [btw, welcome back from the great tech purge] On Sun, Jan 24, 2021 at 8:53 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a Hard Landing

2021-01-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"Flew when parked" and "Flight crew available for hire" [Translation: Fired on the spot] On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 11:49 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Since they likely walked away, it was a good landing. However, since they > can't use the airplane again, it was NOT a great landing ... > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Friday funnies!

2021-01-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All peace and kumbaya because bidet and roundhealsharris have been sworn in, and sworn at. On the flash news, of course Twitter is banning all the antifa planning right? ... No??? Really? Imagine that? Let's see, doesn't that make the entire ownership of Twitter party to sedition and RICO

Re: [MBZ] OT: more than you wanted to know about COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing

2021-01-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thanks for the "data overload headache" ;)) Almost everything I wanted to know about the Vax On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 11:40 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Drill Bit Set

2021-01-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Just a demonstration of Chinese quality control in action. If you have to use cheap drill bits, sharpen them properly with the correct angles and center point, then ALWAYS use cutting fluid, to ease the loading on the drill.. { well, unless you are drilling wood, of course} On Sun, Jan 17, 2021

Re: [MBZ] Hippie chick not included 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D, $1, 000

2021-01-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
How do you destroy an engine by overfilling with oil? I've been around machinery for the last 70 years and never seen that happen.. or heard of it happening... On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 9:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > or the 2 chicks on the roof > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Newport Caddy donk Don't be hatin

2021-01-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
There is nothing wrong with that car that a trip to the crusher / shredder would not fix in 10 minutes. On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 9:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > y'all mad about something... > > >

Re: [MBZ] Sharpening drill bits

2021-01-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
None of these tools tested gave any mention to the most important item in getting drills sharp. That is, always dress the grinding wheel so that it is clean and flat, also, grinding wheels come with many grit selections. Many who try to sharpen drill bits give no thought to what grit they are

Re: [MBZ] For the aviation enthusiast

2021-01-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have a standing reward of $10,000 for the Navy pilot that can verify they shot down McCain over N. Vietnam, post the Forestall. I've spoken personally with the man who was air boss for that ship, on that day, and his version of what happened and the Navy's version does not jive, at all.. McCain

Re: [MBZ] carpet cleaning methods

2021-01-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The best material I have found to remove nasty carpet stains is Woolite Heavy Carpet Foam, and a nylon brush. Spray it on out of the can, scrub it into the fabric of the carpet and let it dry. It dissolves and emulsifies "Carpet stuff". Then, aggressively vacuum the carpet, repeat as necessary.

Re: [MBZ] For the aviation enthusiast

2021-01-11 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Normal approach to landing in the crop dusting business... no worries Even a nice long runway, paved. Heck, the runway isn't even up hill off the side of a mountain. On Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 2:59 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Looks fun! > > On Mon, Jan 11, 2021 at 2:42 PM Kaleb Striplin

Re: [MBZ] The Weekend

2021-01-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Assumption is correct. I do not give two s---ts about grown over paid men, pumped up on steroids and dressed in tight pants chasing a ball back and forth on a field, then slapping each other on the ass, in public, when they did "something" with the ball. But, thanks just the same, the TV will

Re: [MBZ] Falling on Ice

2021-01-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
e stop this > general bout of self-recrimination and wetness.” > > B. Johnson > 01/09/2020 > > > On Jan 5, 2021, at 9:08 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Do they make those shoe spikes in my size, for walking in deep sunshine? > > > > > > On

Re: [MBZ] Falling on Ice

2021-01-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Do they make those shoe spikes in my size, for walking in deep sunshine? On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 7:25 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The things are magically impactful. Some sort of thermal deployment > system. The colder it gets, the harder the soles and the

Re: [MBZ] Jaguar XKE coupe project car

2021-01-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I'll see your Jag "work needed car" and raise you one. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1955-bentley-r-type-3/ This one could keep you busy for a decade, making it perfect, and your banker would grow pale every time he saw you. On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 9:59 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] the 38-year-old man—possibly over-celebrating the new year Thursday evening

2021-01-04 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Is it possible that alcohol may have been involved in this incident? How do you say in Spanish.. "Here, hold my beer and watch this." On Mon, Jan 4, 2021 at 8:17 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I mean, to whom has this not happened? > > >

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
< mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Detroit Diesels, especially the 71 series, are notoriously difficult to > bleed. Don’t ask me how I know. I totally understand Grant’s desire to make > the process easier. > > -D > > > On Jan 2, 2021, at 4:38 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > w

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
No charge ... :< Hope it helps save frustration and starters / batteries. On Sat, Jan 2, 2021 at 1:49 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Ha! A boost pump like in a fuel injected aircraft - I should have thought > of this years ago! > > On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 8:35 PM G Ma

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Before you do the next fuel filter change, spend a few bucks and get one of these [or one like it] and plumb it into the fuel supply line just at the fuel filter.

Re: [MBZ] NO TITLE or bill of sale. , If you have cash the car is yours.

2021-01-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The title loan company holds a superior lien against the car and retains the title. I don't have it. I bet $5 I'm correct. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 9:32 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > No bill of sale = I'm not willing to put in writing that I have an > ownership

Re: [MBZ] This looks like something one of you need

2021-01-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
able count. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 1:41 PM G Mann wrote: > OK... I had to go look it up to find just what it was. > Apparently, very few have made it to civilian ownership, yet, if ever. > Enjoy educmacation: > http://www.military-today.com/trucks/m1161_itv_growler.htm > > On

Re: [MBZ] This looks like something one of you need

2021-01-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
OK... I had to go look it up to find just what it was. Apparently, very few have made it to civilian ownership, yet, if ever. Enjoy educmacation: http://www.military-today.com/trucks/m1161_itv_growler.htm On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 8:05 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

2020-12-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"We are doomed" make that read "They are doomed" As a student of human nature for more than 50 decades, I have yet to see a society that is subjected to slavery fail to revolt. The only question to be answered in the present case is "Now, or later?" Later defined as "After 70 years of

[MBZ] Electric vehicles and wind power information

2020-12-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Perhaps of particular interest to Andrew https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88jpgxSRVZU ___ 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 Vietnam War Series by Ken Burns

2020-12-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I helped write the original screen play during two tours... Don't need to watch the movie, tyvm.. On Sat, Dec 19, 2020 at 7:37 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am probably going to have to go back and watch it again, it has been a > while since I have seen it. >

Re: [MBZ] Tie rod end removal

2020-12-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Presuming I understand your problem, I offer this work around. Jack up and support the front of car, remove wheel for access [if memory serves, rod end that came apart was RH?] Turn steering wheel to the extreme travel limit to the broken side. then push the rubber boot back along the tie rod to

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 Mercedes 240 Diesel engine, & Standard Transmission

2020-12-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I would buy it in a heartbeat just for the manual trans and clutch / brake pedals to swap into a 300D, if it were not so far away. The rusted out body... meah... scrap it. Transport costs would be too much.. On Mon, Dec 14, 2020 at 10:33 AM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Taps, Dies, and Allen Wrenches

2020-12-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Catch the after Christmas sales and buy a bunch of 30 gallon plastic tubs with lids. Make up labels that read "Christmas Decorations" and load the parts in the tubs, snap the lids on them, and stack them neatly in the garage. Number the tubs, and write up an inventory of parts in each tub, so you

Re: [MBZ] Beyond crack and coke

2020-12-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Austin, Texas. 58 Sq. miles surrounded by common sense. The liberal capital of Texas, where the cowboys ride rainbow colored unicorns dressed in assless chaps. Any more explanation necessary? On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 6:07 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1983

Re: [MBZ] Dash Cam Memory Cards

2020-12-11 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Thanks for that bit of information ! I just bought 3 dash cams without memory cards, so upon delivery of the cams I will be shopping for exactly that size card. On Fri, Dec 11, 2020 at 2:08 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Who knew? Thanks for sharing ... > > On Fri, Dec 11, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Re: [MBZ] Wheel question

2020-12-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I have a set, not yet put to use. They are 15 inch, which gives much greater selection in tires. Be aware the wheel lug nuts are longer with this wheel than bundt wheels... and bundt wheels are longer lugs than steel wheels. The good news is, the longer lug studs/nuts are available on ebay, for

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

2020-12-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"Wet Kit" is a PTO driven hydraulic pump that allows the use of auxiliary hydraulic equipment to be used on the trailer you hook to, such as a 20 ton hydraulic winch, for example, or a trailer mounted crane.. etc etc..like a roll back car trailer, for example. A Wet Kit is a pretty expensive add

Re: [MBZ] 32kmi 1984 Mercedes Benz 300D - $28,000 (Greensboro)

2020-12-06 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It is the ultra rare 6 cylinder 300D... interesting... but not possible... Certainly top dollar price. On Sun, Dec 6, 2020 at 9:19 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Why didn’t they put in on BAT crack. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 6, 2020, at 10:01 AM,

Re: [MBZ] I can not believe how stupid people are

2020-12-05 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Project into the future a few years and deduce the long term business effect of the Covid induced "work from home edict". Will the urban population suddenly or eventually realize the do not need to live in clusters in the city environment, then migrate to small towns and rural areas, while still

Re: [MBZ] I can not believe how stupid people are

2020-12-02 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
As I recall, this renter is coming from California or Oregon, left coast area? There is your explanation Next call will be to ask you why the toilet paper isn't an auto ass wipe feature. Hope you collected both First and Last month rent as part of the move in deposit... if anything breaks,

Re: [MBZ] OT anyone need a deuce-and-a-half?

2020-12-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Anyone here ever drive a deuce and half any distance? It's like herding wild goats in traffic , handles like you are pushing 6 concrete blocks with a piece of rope.. and you need a back brace and ear plugs for a week after you get out.. I can't see why the attraction to ever own one. On Tue, Dec

Re: [MBZ] OT (Big) Trigger Warning -- Destroy Before Reading

2020-11-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I've been good, Christmas is near, in case anyone has a spare $12,000 , there will be room under the tree.. Ammo is cheap... each 50 cal round is only $8.00 now, if you can get it. So a day at the range could only cost you a few hundred for ammo. On Sun, Nov 29, 2020 at 9:22 AM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Generator

2020-11-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The one I had was purely mechanical injection, Shutdown was a manual lever that was mounted on the injection pump. It had an electric starter AND a pull starter, it also had a compression release so you could pull it through with the pull starter. Very primitive design... third world stuff.

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding machine advice

2020-11-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
n. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kdSwyZRctQ > > Allan > > G Mann via Mercedes writes: > > > MIG welder minimum requirements: > > 1. 220 power [110 does not give you a clean weld and does not have enough > > adjustment room to set for various thickness

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Generator

2020-11-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Yes, pure Chineeeseum junk. I had one given to me with the same issues. I have it to someone else.. neither of us could get it to run for more than a start and die... It had a total of 320 hrs of run time, when no start/ no run arrived. Unless you truly need an awkward boat anchor, avoid the

Re: [MBZ] OT Welding machine advice

2020-11-28 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
MIG welder minimum requirements: 1. 220 power [110 does not give you a clean weld and does not have enough adjustment room to set for various thickness of metals and proper penetration.] 2. Gas envelope... argon or argon CO2 mix shielding will give MUCH more consistent clean weld beads. A flux

Re: [MBZ] OT what could go wrong

2020-11-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
; wrote: > Like being an M100 owner. Gotta know the M100 handshake. > > -D > > > > On Nov 25, 2020, at 11:44 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Only two cheap things on a Rolls. The air in the tires, and the $100 tip > > you give the parking valet

Re: [MBZ] OT what could go wrong

2020-11-25 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Only two cheap things on a Rolls. The air in the tires, and the $100 tip you give the parking valet. Everything else comes in multiples of $100 bills. On Wed, Nov 25, 2020 at 5:16 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Alternate Uses for P/S Fluid?

2020-11-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
ATF fluid and Power Steering fluid should be pretty much the same. Both are made to run hydraulic "things"... My new Ford truck specs for the use of ATF oil for power steering. That is satisfying, since that's what I've been using for the last 30 years. ;)) I don't know what kind of cooking

Re: [MBZ] Random COVID question

2020-11-22 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Lack of toilet paper is a supply chain issue. To manufacture toilet paper, you need pulpwood. To get pulpwood you need forest workers to cut trees, shippers with trucks to ship pulpwood logs, factories with a present labor force to run the factories to make paper products. Tree cutters are not

Re: [MBZ] front/rear axle gear lubes

2020-11-18 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
ed, Nov 18, 2020 at 10:04 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I wonder about pumping gasoline with it -- would there be a big bang and > flames? I'm pumping 20 - 50 gallons of gas at a time by hand now. The > little Facet pumps are too slow. > > On Wed, Nov 18, 2020 at 10:32 AM G Mann

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