Re: [MBZ] caliper squeezing

2010-12-14 Thread pm7088
A great Christmas gift from Santa a few years ago was a digital thermal gun . It is very useful when diagnosing brakes and cooling systems. I also 'shot' my tires on RV as a quick and dirty test to assure they are all carrying the same load. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to:

Re: [MBZ] Static Sparks

2010-12-08 Thread pm7088
I'm not into the technical, I was doing some consulting at a local Nuke plant, forced to park my truck under High Voltage lines of about 1 bazzilion volts. The body of the truck was very uncomfortable to touch if you were well grounded. -- - Original Message - From: Harry

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: $3.99 Mobil One

2010-12-01 Thread pm7088
Any Truckstop, buy DELVAC1. Also hash eggs while your at it. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: $3.99 Mobil One

2010-12-01 Thread pm7088
Source of hints? -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OT Trailer Wiring ??s

2010-11-30 Thread pm7088
Some very new trucks have electric brake controls integrated with the truck's wiring and electronics. I tow 12k 5th wheel. I will only use the Prodigy and wire it carefully. Most vehicles in the last 15 years have plug in harness available, I strongly recommend them. -- - Original

Re: [MBZ] (no subject)

2010-11-23 Thread pm7088
Agreed. Getting old sucks. Rick Who thinks youth is wasted on the young... Not compared to the alternative... -Pete- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Enjoyable lunch

2010-11-09 Thread pm7088
SWMBO bought a new 1988 White Dodge 600, the most utilitarian car we ever had, a very good runner for 150Kmi. But, it was terrible plain looking. I paid a local striper to hand stripe it it made a big improvement much better that tape. Paid him $150 to do here '01 Cruizer, same effect. An

Re: [MBZ] Are regular cab diesels this cheap?

2010-11-04 Thread pm7088
The 5.9L V-6 is 6 holes from a 318. I put 200Kmi very hard miles on my '92 P/U in commercial use and pulling a 25' trailer. Major short coming was very poor mileage. A chevy 350/2barrel would do better. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F.

Re: [MBZ] Are regular cab diesels this cheap?

2010-11-04 Thread pm7088
You are 100% correct, I stand corrected. It was a tuff beast. When I bought it the V8 had 20 more hp with a big step up in cost and insurance. The V6 was very suitable, I did use Mobile1 in it as I tended to flog it like a mule, pulling 6,000lb trailer. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT

[MBZ] CarFax anyone?

2010-10-06 Thread pm7088
Looking very hard at a Dodge P/U at an independent dealer, I get nervous dealing with these fellows. Vin # 3D7KR28C17G724641 -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095

Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone?

2010-10-06 Thread pm7088
I have an inherent distrust of used car dealers. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 9:42:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems

2010-10-05 Thread pm7088
I 'Overhauled' my doors at about 15 years. All hardware was available at Home Despot. Changing one hinge at a time was relatively easy. Hint; when you disconnect the driver, the door must go up and down smooth and track evenly. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] OT: Garage Door problems

2010-10-05 Thread pm7088
I 'Overhauled' my doors at about 15 years. All hardware was available at Home Despot. Changing one hinge at a time was relatively easy. Hint; when you disconnect the driver, the door must go up and down smooth and track evenly. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] It never ends... W123 CV boot failed

2010-09-28 Thread pm7088
Usually , when you notice a failed boot it has already contaminated the joint with crap and it will have a short life thereafter. Dr. Booth recommended used parts over rebuilt as the failure rate on factory joints is very low. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV

2010-09-28 Thread pm7088
Correct in Connecticut -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 7:04:21 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV My daughter says that with

Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA HDTV

2010-09-28 Thread pm7088
Very happy here with Vontage Phone. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Borescope WAS: Auto Trans Diagnosis A

2010-09-28 Thread pm7088
I'm thinking the Dale did all flavors. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 8:38:30 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Borescope WAS:

Re: [MBZ] OT Computer stuff - new Windows 7?

2010-09-15 Thread pm7088
Running Win7 on 2 of our 3 machines. #7 upgrade on SWMBO machine at Win7 Basic on my netbook. Very stable and easy network at home. Gripe, I use OpenOffice and TBird. I don't seem able to make my TBird the default mail program. Hence, if I try to send a document from Open Office, it opens

Re: [MBZ] Vac Wipers

2010-09-14 Thread pm7088
More deluxe cars {Such as my '57 Grand Safari} had a double acting fuel pump which supplied vacuum to the vacuum storage tank. Trivia, for those of your who have never seen a vacuum. The tank was about 2L in size ;-) -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen

[MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes

2010-09-13 Thread pm7088
A valued coworker is having grief separating the front hub from the knuckle. The object is to change the rotors. Removed fasteners, soaked in penetrating oil, use BFH {Not to extreme}. Anyone BTDT and can advise? -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge

Re: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes

2010-09-13 Thread pm7088
Sorry, it's about a 10 year old Accord. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: pm7...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] O/T, Honda Brakes

2010-09-13 Thread pm7088
Thanks, not the problem. The hub will not release from the Knuckle. Just confirmed, its a 92 Accord. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Meade M CIV

[MBZ] O/T FLAPS

2010-09-07 Thread pm7088
I've been using AMAZON to source parts lately with very good results. My NEW starter {Made in China} for my PowerChoke was $97 + $12 shipping. That was a very good price! The starter works fine, even had a printout of it's current draw and other information. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2010-08-25 Thread pm7088
The primary reason I used DELVAC1 in my 300SDL was cold start. That car would reliably start at -10°. At about 300Kmi, it used 2 quarts between changes {At 20KMI}. With my driving regiment the f-soot was at 75% at that point. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2010-08-25 Thread pm7088
I've forgotten the specific recommendation. Key: It is the oil producers responsibility to define the allowed fsoot for his oil. My old memory tells me that it was 4% and I'd change it at 3% . I miss that car still, SWMBO did not like it. Too big and front end gave a wallowing feel to her.

Re: [MBZ] Amsoil

2010-08-25 Thread pm7088
No sense getting anal about oil pressure. You need 'Some' at idle and 1/2 gage at speed. If you break the drive shaft to the pump for instance, you'll have '0'. The engine will probably seize before you notice it. I blew an oil filter apart on a chebby 350 about 20 years ago. The warning light

Re: [MBZ] OT: nice story related to the car hobby

2010-08-12 Thread pm7088
If the cops pull over a car with 2+ kids unbelted in my town, the charge is 'Risk of Injury to a Minor'! They probable won't get a conviction, they will get your attention. I subscribe to a newspaper in Texas out of a small town. Seem that there is on death caused by ejection from Bubba's

Re: [MBZ] OT: Wife rear-ended...

2010-08-11 Thread pm7088
Sister was hit by Coke truck. Carrier ignored claim, had to sue. Than, they settled fast -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 11:25:18 AM Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] More 240D fun

2010-08-10 Thread pm7088
Almost same story here, I was pulling on entrance to expressway, I jumped on 300SDL to it's redline . Opps, State Cop behind me after the smoke cleared. He was in hysterics as he blasted by. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To:

Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!

2010-08-04 Thread pm7088
Took the tour about 10 years ago, we have property nearby. They put us in a bus and drove into a tunnel, under the lake which stores the water. There we saw the 4 huge {to me} Motor/generators that run the process. The entire site is also a very large nature preserve where bears are allowed to

Re: [MBZ] WWMBD?

2010-08-04 Thread pm7088
The stupidity was that at inception, I would have taken $200 to bump paint the slight damage on the door. They sent an adjuster out who wrote it for $1300 which is the documentation I gave the clerk of the court. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Organization was Re: Dip Stick Tube 91 300D

2010-08-04 Thread pm7088
Google '5 S System Quality Methods' Works for me, after the first pain of purging. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Tim C bb...@crone.us To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 1:29:37 PM Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!

2010-08-03 Thread pm7088
Got to think outside the box. Properly designed commuter car {50 miles/day} would recharge during the evening hours when the electrical demand is very low and excess capacity can be used very economically. Example: In Northfied Massachusetts there is a unique storage system that uses surplus

Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so!

2010-08-03 Thread pm7088
-- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, August 3, 2010 10:08:27 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Say it ain't so! The next house I build will have 8 walls full of cellulose

[MBZ] Was lawn mower transaxle converted to WELDING

2010-06-23 Thread pm7088
I was a fairly competent stick welder, haven't had any equipment for 20 years. I bought a cheap 110v MIG about 15 years ago, spend stupid money to get the gas coverage bottle set-up. I couldn't weld crap with it! It was terrible, I gave up and put in in a corner. About 5years ago, I mentioned

Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber

2010-06-21 Thread pm7088
Reply; Honey, I have 42 pairs of shoes in the closet, can I store my new lavender pumps on your side? Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190DT Prechamber Honey, I can buy a new prechamber for $300, or get an entire used car for $200. Is it OK if I store the used donor car over at [fill in name of

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review

2010-06-14 Thread pm7088
PBR and Strip Clubs are for Wannabes. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 14, 2010 1:57:54 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Beer review Did PBR

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1991 Mercedes Benz 300D (Enfield)

2010-06-08 Thread pm7088
I work in Enfield, could look at this for interested parties. I have no need for another project. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, June 7, 2010 6:12:28 PM GMT

Re: [MBZ] Ford 7.4l Powerstroke Question

2010-06-08 Thread pm7088
I Assume you are referring to the 7.3L Power-stroke. Very good engine, big power from 1995 technology. Mine has almost 300Kmi. About $1500 in engine related repairs along the way. Can it be 'chipped'? Yes, you can also poke a rod thru the pan if you like. I'm guessing a 4wd F-350 weighs

Re: [MBZ] Ford 7.4l Powerstroke Question

2010-06-08 Thread pm7088
I agree to a point. The Ford chassis of that era was a much better truck than the Chebby or Dudge. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Re: [MBZ] NOW Walt's used Transmission

2010-06-07 Thread pm7088
Drain all oil, wash the exterior to get loose oily crap off it, strap to a pallet, take is to a Yellow Terminal and have it sent to closest Yellow terminal, hold it there for pick-up. Local pick-up deliver tend to be very expensive as you will need a tailgate delivery. If you have a friend

Re: [MBZ] Insurance Claim

2010-06-03 Thread pm7088
You should be made 'whole', returned to the state you were in prior to the wreck. Most of us are not at all pleased when we are confronted with the real value of our cars. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Beer for henifay

2010-06-03 Thread pm7088
Back in the day, I payed school expenses driving a 'Mr. Softee truck. I worked on 10% of the gross. Stop truck, Out of seat Walk back Kid wants $.10 cone Make small cone Get the nickle and 5 pennies Back behind the wheel Ding - Ding - Ding and drive away. All for $.01 Yes, I too pick

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dodge Charger

2010-06-02 Thread pm7088
Drive a Sonta, very good value there is this size car. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 10:07:09 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:

Re: [MBZ] $2 sucker scores again

2010-05-26 Thread pm7088
Using 20Kmi oil change routine in my 300SDL {Delvac1}, I used to change the oil 1/year. I'd always suck out the master cylinder and power steering supplies at the same time and refill. Might have taken 2 minutes extra, great piece of mind. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original

Re: [MBZ] Snooks house

2010-05-26 Thread pm7088
In Connecticut River Valley , we have a bunch of old barns that are 100+ years old, used for tobacco drying. If being torn down, thay are prized for their chestnut 10 x 10 beams. A friend was given 2 several years ago to form a small bridge on his farm. Problem, you must use a chainsaw to cut

Re: [MBZ] ISO a fix for lousy fuel economy in a W123 turbodiesel - with an incentive

2010-05-25 Thread pm7088
Tranny swap? Check Speedometer accuracy... -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 2010 10:07:13 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Old iMac old Mercedes

2010-05-25 Thread pm7088
I've weened myself from M/S Office applications. I now use Open Office for everything, to my knowledge it will open, function and 'save as' about everything. Being a Yankee, I also appreciate that is is free. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints

2010-05-24 Thread pm7088
About any dial indicator you buy will have a repeatable accuracy of .01mm. That's only .0004. A conventional .001 indicator is probably repeatable to .0001 or better. If you buy a .0001 indicator, it will be so sensitive as to make it hard to use. I have several of each and if I were to want

Re: [MBZ] The Aussie invasion of Okieland

2010-05-24 Thread pm7088
I'll give you $500.. Never mind, can't afford maintenance the one I have , hope she gets better soon. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 24,

Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints

2010-05-24 Thread pm7088
Pawn shop, Craigs list etc. Only concern is that it should move smoothly, and not stick. My Sarrett 'Last Word' is about 40 years old, works fine. A Mag base will be harder to find. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club

Re: [MBZ] Check those ball joints

2010-05-24 Thread pm7088
I agree, they are probably not as rugged as name brands. Home mechanic is not as likely to drop and abuse them. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 24, 2010

[MBZ] W126 on Craigs List, CT

2010-05-24 Thread pm7088
Looks nice, no interest here. http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1756366825.html -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Head R/R for 300TD wagon

2010-05-20 Thread pm7088
Magnaflux show cracking in magnetic materials, Dye Pen in used in aluminum. A word of caution here, they often show non relevant indications which for our application could cause you to scrap serviceable parts. Make sure the person doing the checking is aware of your requirements. --

[MBZ] 1997 E300 in Connecticut

2010-05-10 Thread pm7088
This is located in my town, I have no interest. http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1731351546.html -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Agawam MA, 190D

2010-05-10 Thread pm7088
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/1732065487.html No interest here, about 20 miles from my home. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1974 Jaguar XKE-V12 convertible - $12000 (Charlotte)

2010-05-10 Thread pm7088
If your going to put a diesel in that car, you may as well paint a character of Mohammad on the hood so the whole world will hate you! -- Peter Arnold {Hiding where he lives} - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT YOW!!!

2010-04-08 Thread pm7088
Where is 'Here'. Tsunami danger in New England? Should I leave work early? -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread

2010-04-06 Thread pm7088
Oil level lights are notoriously inaccurate. Circuit has sensor, some type of timer relay etc. M1 oil is like lemon juice when hot. About 90% will be in the pan after 5 minutes, the last teacup full will be tenacious and take many hours to drain to the pan. That is why I usually change my oil

Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread

2010-04-06 Thread pm7088
It is written in the book of Saint Marshall, DO NOT TOP OFF THE OIL. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Re: [MBZ] Another Oil Thread

2010-04-06 Thread pm7088
I can help you with that, pull the wire off the sensor. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houston Eateries

2010-03-31 Thread pm7088
It's to be assume you have a proper hat and not a cap... Pete, who is retiring to about 70 miles North of Huston next year. - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 31,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Houston Eateries

2010-03-31 Thread pm7088
Thanks, you saved me some money as I already have a Red Sox baseball cap. I can wear the visor in front I hope... -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Hans

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-15 Thread pm7088
Fix the Maytag. YOU have obstructed lines. plugged filter, non spinning wand, etc. There has been no relevant design change is home style dishwashers, you have a good machine and it's broken -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-15 Thread pm7088
I do our dishes by hand. How else would I get them into the dishwasher. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 10:36:10 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-15 Thread pm7088
?? How does Stainless Steel reflect the heat ?? Is there a magic property involved where a cooler item {Stainless box} can drive heat into a hotter item {The scalding hot dishes} ? This seem to defy thermo 101 that I learned 40 years ago. Were the rules changed when I was attending KEG201?

Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers

2010-03-15 Thread pm7088
OK, I crawled into my dishwasher and closed the door. It's dark, damn light went out -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 11:58:53 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada

Re: [MBZ] Pitching deck night landings on an aircraft carrier

2010-03-15 Thread pm7088
I lost the link, I want to share. Please forward to me someone. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To:

Re: [MBZ] Brake disks/ rotors

2010-03-15 Thread pm7088
What would the ideal weight be? I go about 235# -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 1:38:40 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake

Re: [MBZ] OM603 Bits needed

2010-03-12 Thread pm7088
Seems to me that the plastic bits were cooked and brittle on my 300SDL, better to start with new ones from a TRusty sort of fellow. -- Peter T. Arnold P.M. x3 All Mail to: Secretary Hartford Evergreen Lodge #88 A.F. A.M. 34 Country Club Drive Windsor, CT 06095 - Original

Re: [MBZ] nails in the coffin

2010-03-10 Thread pm7088
Engine shouldn't grenade, it's designed to sit against the governor for a long time. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC Dillon, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Hendrik and Co coming to get cheap smokes

2010-03-09 Thread pm7088
I'd like to be Richy rich and take that one to the Supreme Court. We are guaranteed interstate commerce, I believe. That being said, Connecticut will grab you if your buying the booze for resale. Thats called tax evasion -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] [cheap smokes

2010-03-09 Thread pm7088
Tax on cigarettes is state assisted suicide, should be illegal. Cigarette smoking is proven to improve the gene pool. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT I think Michigan defines up to two cartons of cancer sticks as personal, and more than two cartons you're assumed to be an unlicensed

Re: [MBZ] Lift vs. Pit

2010-03-08 Thread pm7088
If you have a pit, make sure you have about $5 million in an umbrella policy. You're going to need it when some one falls in, and they will. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

[MBZ] O/T KYB Struts

2010-03-02 Thread pm7088
Been searching for several months for new struts for my HHR. My TRUSTY supplier cannot get me Bilsteins ;-( My choice seems to be: NAPA @ $95 or KYB at $75 {Mail Order from AJUSA} Any knowledge base would be helpful ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] O/T KYB Struts

2010-03-02 Thread pm7088
Don't bet too much, BTDT. Thanks for the thought. Pete - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 9:59:40 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] O/T KYB Struts

Re: [MBZ] O/T KYB Struts

2010-03-02 Thread pm7088
I'd love to have Bilsteins, they don't make them for Mexican cars like my HHR! -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 10:52:38 AM GMT -05:00

Re: [MBZ] Oil Pressure Question

2010-03-02 Thread pm7088
Some manufacturers phony the gauges to help avoid unnecessary service complaints. 'Some' oil pressure is enough at idle, it will go up when you spin the pump. You cannot explain that to a non technical person who assumes that more is better all of the time. Excessive oil pressure requires

Re: [MBZ] OT: Custom flex brake lines

2010-03-02 Thread pm7088
I would not hesitate to use a compression fitting on a clutch line. Compare to bake line the pressure is VERY LOW. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, March 2,

Re: [MBZ] College Student Looking For A Mercedes - $2000

2010-02-24 Thread pm7088
You assume the victim is male because... -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 10:36:32 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re:

[MBZ] O/T Aluminum Thermal Expansion

2010-02-17 Thread pm7088
MAybe some one can help an old fellow who studied this 40 years ago and that hit CONTROL-ALT-DELETE on his brain at a Keg-101 class the next day. MAterial: common Aluminum Casting such as A356 I bore a hole 1. in it at 50° The temperature goes to 100° What size is the hole? I've

Re: [MBZ] Sudden acceleration

2010-02-17 Thread pm7088
Brakes will easily stall the engine, or lock it to the torque convertor's stall speed. Try it, you'll do no harm. As a drag racer of years gone by, you could easily hold the power of a duel quad hemi with manual drum brakes. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message -

Re: [MBZ] DeLorean

2010-02-16 Thread pm7088
I'm thinking they used Renault engines. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 10:25:59 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] DeLorean I had

Re: [MBZ] DeLorean

2010-02-16 Thread pm7088
Well, I like some of them. At B/J this year there were several mid fifty's Chebbies that looked to be 100% stock but had in fact been upgraded with modern power and suspension. I'm thinking they would be wonderful drivers . -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From:

Re: [MBZ] Kleb can go nationwide with this

2010-02-15 Thread pm7088
Don't buy it!~ 6.0 P'Coke is POS compared to 7.3. This one guy is bailing out. Want to work on the turbo, remove cab! -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] SWMBA drops Cleo

2010-02-15 Thread pm7088
I told my kid the same thing about her Hundi , she's driven it 160Kmi, one timing belt -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Redghost redghost @comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes @ okiebenz .com Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 2:32:27 PM

Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Hey Andrew

2010-02-11 Thread pm7088
- Original Message - From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 10:26:16 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Hey Andrew Snip I wouldn't want a CO producer inside the house. A

Re: [MBZ] Off Topic - Colectomy

2010-02-09 Thread pm7088
- Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 12:01:04 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Off Topic - Colectomy It used to be that a script was not needed, but I am a

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-05 Thread pm7088
So much for 'Numbers Matching' at a Benz Auction. My other car is a 1954 Nash Metropolitan, I have factory documentation on it, comes from British Heritage Museum. We are told that 'Back in the day' , the manufacturers would send out work crews to up date when dealers had too much of last

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender question

2010-02-04 Thread pm7088
Bring VIN# to dealer. He can tell you the engine S/N installed at factory. Why would you care? Even the bad ones are good for a few weeks -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OT : Comcast Security McAfee vs Norton

2010-02-04 Thread pm7088
My wife's older HP which runs WinXP Home was bogging down on McAfee from Comcast. She was upset because the hard drive was running all the time. I installed AVAST freeware and she is happy, I also use it on my machine and laptop.. No reason not to -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT -

Re: [MBZ] CR

2010-02-03 Thread pm7088
During the 60's, C/R would consistently report the 6 cylinder Ford 500 {or a similar POS} it's Best Buy. So much for them as being auto experts. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Re: [MBZ] Wagon prices?

2010-02-03 Thread pm7088
- Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberlain @ gmail .com SNIP I suspect a majority of the cars sold this way have been purchased at dealer auctions in other states. Problem is, auction cars are, as a rule, crap; new car dealers keep good trade-ins for their used lot,

Re: [MBZ] CL annoyances

2010-02-02 Thread pm7088
You should get a lawyer... -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 2:57:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: [MBZ] CL annoyances Sorry for the

[MBZ] Is it Friday Yet

2010-02-02 Thread pm7088
Do not open until Friday, would be fair to your boss for you to go home silly in Ground Hog Day! http://thereifixedit.com/ Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] RR of 124 combo switch

2010-02-01 Thread pm7088
Buyer Beware, the force you rap the shaft with will be transmitted to the steering box. May or may not be good for it. One steering box would buy a bunch of pullers. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Back home

2010-01-29 Thread pm7088
When I had my 1st angioplasty 20 years ago, the kept me in hospital for 3 day. I threatened to sign my self out AMA, they released me and I drove my motorhome over about 400 miles on the worst roads in the country {D.C. to almost Boston} No real reason for you to 'feel better'. As I understand

Re: [MBZ] worst of its over

2010-01-29 Thread pm7088
20 years ago Back in the day; The standard of care was as follows: You have chest pain, you don't die. You go to E.R., you don't die in 2 hours You are transferred to ICU, learned men come in and consult. Bitchy nurses make you use a bed pan. You don't die 3 days later they perform an

[MBZ] O/T Knives

2010-01-28 Thread pm7088
I've somehow lost my favored SW pocket knife, I'm looking to replace it with another high quality knife. I've looked at Gerber and SW. They are now massed produced off shore and the quality has suffered. My test is to try to move the open blade side to side, I expect VERY little on better no

[MBZ] Re worst of its over

2010-01-28 Thread pm7088
I'm not sure 'the worst is over' You probably need a lifestyle change. I hope your Doc sent you to Cardio Rehab. About 3 weeks after one of my stents, while I was on a tread mill, nurse came over and asked me to stop. Shzzam, I was back in the cat lab getting anther stent! -- Peter

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