Re: [MBZ] 300E oil question (I almost hate to ask this!)

2008-11-04 Thread pm7088
My 5hp snow blower convinced me of the goodness of Mobile1. At 0° it was very difficult to pull start when cold. Once warmed it would start right up. I put in Mobile1, Always starts easy. That's why I ran Delvac1 in my 300SDL for about 100Kmi. I use Mobile1 in my HHR in respect of it's 10Kmi oil

Re: [MBZ] Sorta OT, disposal of anti-freeze

2008-10-29 Thread pm7088
Very common practice here in New England during the 50's and earlier. Old Gas station would charge a very modest amount to do this, it helped. Modern cars with much improved metallurgy and surface treatment impress me in this regard. Our '55 Plymouth had several major areas of rust thru in

Re: [MBZ] new perks at my job

2008-10-27 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ask me about Lucky TV sometime. -Curt Whats Lucky TV? Pete, who's too old to remember Lucky, I have to plan it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] erl agin

2008-10-22 Thread PM7088
Careful here, It could be Nigerian Scamers. I always have Rusty ship some of his special hot air {Think Atlanta Here} with every order. Pete -- Original message -- From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can always find it on ebay, but I worry about quality.

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, politics on the list, everyone read

2008-10-21 Thread pm7088
Great! I've put a kill filter on Obama, it helps. Pete -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 6:11 PM To: mercedes Mailing List Subject: [MBZ] ADMIN, politics on the list, everyone read

Re: [MBZ] OT: AIG party

2008-10-16 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Last month, and just days after the U.S. government stepped in to save AIG with a $85 billion taxpayer-funded loan, the company picked up a $440,000 tab for a week-long retreat at a posh

Re: [MBZ] Gerrys trip--To BillR, Gary, Mitch, Larry, Dan, and the group

2008-10-16 Thread pm7088
IMHO, Sleeping in a rest area would be very dangerous. They are infested with drug dealers (Making transfers) and hookers. In my Motorhome, when I need to sleep On the road, I go to the small town police station and ask to park in the far corner on the lot or a church lot, never been refused.

Re: [MBZ] OT: AIG party

2008-10-16 Thread PM7088
Well, I get perks in my job that amount to about 5% of my salary. They are part of my compensation package, take them away and I'm looking to have you make it up with money. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] gas prices

2008-10-15 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Walmart has really worked hard to get low prices like they do. Read this, One of my American Heroes. http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/102/open_snapper.html Pete

Re: [MBZ] Order # 180620

2008-10-15 Thread pm7088
I've made mistake of doing business with FLAP on net called: AutoPartsGiant. Thought I'd save a few bucks (About $50) on an ABS controller for my truck. Note the letter below I sent them. We are so lucky to have the Rusty fellow for our needs. Pete -- Original message

Re: [MBZ] the prince of darkness grows dimmer

2008-10-14 Thread pm7088
Where will I get spares for my '54 Metropolitan? Rusty? Pete -- Original message -- From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.lucaselectrical.co.uk/pressreleases/2008/EP0271purchasedfrom_LSUK.pdf ___

Re: [MBZ] OT (not politics) Vehicle Dependability Study

2008-10-13 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Haven't had a 124 yet, but nothing can be worse than either type of AC that was in 123's. That is what stinks about 123s in the desert. They're a notch above having a bone stock '67 Beetle or a '64

[MBZ] O/T Coffee Rant

2008-10-08 Thread PM7088
Every day I trudge to McDonalds at 9:00 to get my 9:00 coffee which is a life giving necessity after being at work for 3 hours. I prefer their coffee (and salads) to others in the area. Yesterday the cost of my coffee went from $2.01 to $2.22. This may have been an attempt on Micky's part to

Re: [MBZ] Here's the latest from Washington State

2008-10-01 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Tyler Backman [EMAIL PROTECTED] It sounds like they're just telling people not to let the runoff go into a storm drain, not to avoid washing your car. If the water goes onto a lawn, dirt field, sewer, septic tank, etc. the soap

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Plunge taken on 190D

2008-10-01 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change the filter again at 1000 miles or so -- no need to change the oil, but the filter will likely be pretty full of crud from the sludge that dissolved off the insided. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Here's the latest from Washington State

2008-10-01 Thread pm7088
Loren, you may Imagine that it will equalize but in fact it won't. Pete -- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Put in more carp and catfish! They eat the green stuff and make good eatin' Actually, if things are left alone, I would

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-30 Thread PM7088
-- Original message -- From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 2:58 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From a dead stop of you really mash the pedal it'll squirm to the right so hard you'd think it was an inline engine...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-30 Thread PM7088
Not Standard. I have it on mine. Very helpful in winter! Turn off the traction control and it's almost undrivable. With ecxeption of POS rotors, car has been good for 35Kmi Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another trip another rental

2008-09-30 Thread pm7088
Most rotors I've worked with have not been machined on the O.D. No real reason to do so, purely cosmetic IMHO. I've long since considered most rotors to be expendable. Fleet Service company that had my companies contract a few years ago would never authorize turning car drums or rotors, they

Re: [MBZ] what the....

2008-09-29 Thread pm7088
Smashed grill, two-tone front fender. And, He can't keep up with the payment? Yikes. Pete -- Original message -- From: Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/858998486.html 45 - 50 MPG??? -- 1983 300D (for sale)

Re: [MBZ] Cheap OM601/2/3 Diesel Vacuum Pump

2008-09-26 Thread PM7088
You bought it right? Whereas you are certain it must be a Peirburg, I guess you've answered your own question. Why would I put it on my car? It's yours for better or worse. Why would one take this risk for a few bucks when all you have to do is call Rusty for the correct item? Pete

Re: [MBZ] OT was what about you, now Washer Lint

2008-09-24 Thread PM7088
Glad that works for you. If you got caught doing that in my corner of Oz {Connecticut}, you'd have a serious problem with the tree huggers. Heck, it's illegal to dump your sump pump on the lawn here! Pete -- Original message -- From: harry watkins [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT: Laundry appliances

2008-09-24 Thread PM7088
We have LG front loaders (2years now), SWMBO is very happy with them. They have huge capacity which ultimately reduces water and energy usage. Converting the gas dryer to propane was a major P.I.A., as compared to normal 10 minute job. Pete ___

Re: [MBZ] OT was what about you, now Washer Lint

2008-09-24 Thread PM7088
We have lakes in New England that have been fouled by phosphates in runoff. Once over grown with green slime, they become very nasty. I don't want my neighbors Gray Water thank-you. Pete Ridiculous. (The tree huggers in question, not you, Pete.) Gray water recycling is one of the BEST

Re: [MBZ] OT was what about you, now Washer Lint

2008-09-24 Thread PM7088
It's a damn big problem! Weather you drop it on the ground, water you whacky tobacco or put it in the town sewer. It is all going back to our water supply. We are still befouling our waters with this crap. I have no clue as to the answer, damn site more serious than dryer lint. Pete

Re: [MBZ] OT was what about you, now Washer Lint

2008-09-24 Thread PM7088
Stupid me, I never considered that aspect of the problem. I do have my septic tank Cleaned every 2 or 3 years because I know there is 'stuff' in there I do not want to mitigate to my leach fields, I probably catch the lint at that time. I suspect that using 'gray' water to flush toilets will

[MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread pm7088
Oh, I've got to jump on this My position: Using a wood stove does nothing to reduce the moisture in your home. Using a electric heat does nothing to reduce the moisture in your home. If you disagree with this position, than please answer the following question: When using a wood stove or

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread pm7088
I'm thinking your saying that in fact there is no difference in the heating media. If so, I agree. Oil Hot water heat is just as dry as electric base boards. Pete -- Original message -- From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Using a wood stove does nothing to

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 126

2008-09-23 Thread PM7088
I've never done it, wife would not be able to figure it out. My Dad did it for 20years {Winter Only}, using one of Mom's nylons. Worked fine, added heat and moisture to a very cold basement. Pete -- Original message -- From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] I did

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread PM7088
So, you agree! The wood stove doesn't make it dryer Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] With a woodstove it goes up the pipe, you use inside air for combustion air. Replacement air has to be drawn from the outside where ambient

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread PM7088
So, you agree with me! The woodstove doesn't make it dryer Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] With a woodstove it goes up the pipe, you use inside air for combustion air. Replacement air has to be drawn from the

Re: [MBZ] Craftsman tools (was Harbor Freight wrenches impress)

2008-09-12 Thread PM7088
-- Original message -- From: George Larribeau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sears will replace craftsman hand tools. About 30 years ago a Well Tooled friend lost his garage to the foundation in a fire, including a 3 year old 'vett and all his other stuff. Lucky, he was

[MBZ] O/T Squeezed Air Piping

2008-09-12 Thread PM7088
I've seen copper used with good results. If it were to fail, it would split and leak, no huge deal. PVC would likely burst and throw shrapnel. That would be most likely to happen if it is struck, bent or sees an unusual stress. That would not be good as there would most likely be folks there

Re: [MBZ] O/T Squeezed Air Piping

2008-09-12 Thread PM7088
Water Rust? I assume you will be using a down leg to a bleeder {water) and a filter for particles. Ask the vendor for proof test data on the pipe, you'll be good to go Pete Pete -- Original message -- From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, Sep

[MBZ] O/T VW Beatle Heat

2008-09-10 Thread pm7088
I had a 1966 new Bug 1) Always carried a salt shake; Good on burgers or defrosting windscreen. 2) I put an old 6V Dodge heater motor under the rear seat. It made lots of noise. My Dad called it my Psychological Heater 3) At 70mph, the heater would drive you out of it! My only grief with

Re: [MBZ] OT - GPS voice

2008-09-08 Thread pm7088
I find the voice prompts very distracting, probably because I'm hard of hearing. 1st thing I do on a new GPS is turn them off. Pete -- Original message -- From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] 'Used my Garmin GPS coupla hours this morning. The woman's

Re: [MBZ] 124 Mileage was Re: OT volvo

2008-09-05 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyway Volvo drivers wouldn't know if their behind was on fire if you gave them a mirror and directions, have you got your old mans hat on when you drive the Swedish brick? My 1969 144s was one of

Re: [MBZ] GPS question

2008-09-05 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have never owned a GPS. Want to fix that. I have two requirements. I've used a Garmin StreetPilot for several years, big and clunky, G.P.S. Function only. Mine model has a remote control which

Re: [MBZ] School taxes

2008-09-05 Thread PM7088
-- Original message -- From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gary Hurst wrote: right now, joseph goebbels is looking out from hell and shaking his head in horror over just what shameless propagandists these neocons are. I have always had a rule that

Re: [MBZ] drag coefficents

2008-09-05 Thread PM7088
Drag is significant. Note that all of the OTR trucking companies use air damns to smooth airflow over the trailer. These companies are rather sophisticated, they wouldn't have spent the money if payback wasn't assured. Pete ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT the Hottest VP

2008-09-04 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Breeders rights = subsidies for people who have kids like child tax credits. Why should I pay for others to have kids? Did your parents receive those same tax credits for you? I'm betting they

Re: [MBZ] Kinda OT: Interference engine + broken timing belt (non MB)

2008-09-04 Thread pm7088
Sounds Like Great Lakes in Waukegan, onetime home of Jack Benny. Advice, stay out of Chicago as it's a dangerous place in the best of times. Pete -- Original message -- From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] A two year school? That sounds like one of the crypto

Re: [MBZ] Smart Car sighting

2008-08-29 Thread pm7088
My neighbor is a MFWIC in local Rotary. They bought a Smart car, paid $20k+ for it. It's loaded with everything plus. According to Smart.com, sticker on base model is $11K+. He drives it to events, it is very roomy inside for 2. Selling tickets @ $50, hope to sell 1,000 of them. I bought a

Re: [MBZ] OT Politics Sarah Palin

2008-08-29 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe we need to vote for McLame and hope for a massive myocardial infarction? Mitch. Having BTDT with the heart attack deal, I don't wish that on anyone. Now there are other ways a president can

Re: [MBZ] Yellowcake: was: Re: leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-15 Thread PM7088
If this info is 1st Hand What would it be if you saw it yourself? Pete -- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] I know this to be true form 1st hand reports. The son of a guy I work with was one of the officers in charge of getting the

Re: [MBZ] Yellowcake: was: Re: leave it to ebay to screw sellers, raise their prices, and try to disguise it as a price drop

2008-08-15 Thread PM7088
It wasn't you, It wasn't the guy you work with, it really wasn't even his son because he was only 'In Charge' of it. A new concept of 1st hand to me. Pete -- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you will read it again, I said i got the

Re: [MBZ] OT Farmall Promenade Was Synchro diving

2008-08-13 Thread pm7088
Sorry, Springfield Massachusetts -- Original message -- From: Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] It seems than at Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:50:28 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The best parade unit I know of is out of Melha Temple in Springfield. There are about 100

[MBZ] O/T WinXP Pro

2008-08-13 Thread pm7088
I need a bootable disc for WinXP Pro. I DO NOT WANT OR NEED A PRODUCT CODE, I already have that. I just can't figure out how to download and burn the ISO fire using Nero of anything else. Hit me off list if you can help. Pete Arnold ___

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-12 Thread PM7088
I've always wondered why P/U don't have sunroofs, now I know. I note the late model GMC have one, a buddy has one. I'll ask him about it. YOU are very right about light weight trash mitigating to the front of the box. Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT Farmall Promenade Was Synchro diving

2008-08-12 Thread PM7088
I've been a Member of The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for about 20, and very proud of it as we support 23 state of the art burns and orthopedic giving the VERY BEST of car to children AT NO COST! And, some times we party, drink a little Camel Milk so to speak. The

Re: [MBZ] Snook's volvo and bumper stickers

2008-08-11 Thread pm7088
It's alway amazed me that I can toss an empty paper cup in the bed of a P/U truck and it will be there 1,000 miles later. Pete -- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] MythBusters tested that tailgate up or down theory - while it sure seems as

Re: [MBZ] H2O2 vs mileage

2008-08-11 Thread pm7088
A fool and his money are soon parted. When I saw one of these hucksters {He had a sign Turn H2O into GAs) selling this crap a local fair, I ask in my louder voice why are you selling these, wouldn't you make more money selling Gasoline you make with them? If they worked, the huge fleets would

Re: [MBZ] H2O2 vs mileage

2008-08-11 Thread pm7088
One thing you'd want to watch is the Duty Cycle , You big engine Olds spent a very small amount of it ife with W.O.T.. MAny smaller engined cars spent lots of time at W.O.O. or very close. Turn on memory: During WW2, a lot of fighters had water/alcohol injection, If the spend more that XX

Re: [MBZ] definition of a volvo driver

2008-08-07 Thread pm7088
My family bought a new 1969 144s, 4 spd. I inherited it at about 75Kmi. Drove it to about 160Kmi, it started using oil. Being young dumb, I yanked engine to O'haul it. Everything inside (Cylinders, Bearings, etc) were at NEW product specs! The damn thing only needed valve seals. I

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Ford Ranger

2008-08-06 Thread pm7088
Great for what they are. Notorious for frames rusted thru. HAd a neighbor who put about $2,00 into major work, 6 months later the truck broke in half! Pete -- Original message -- From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] O/T Air Cond Question

2008-08-04 Thread pm7088
My wife Cruizer's A/C has been intermittent lately. Because it work at all, I was hoping maybe it was low a few ounces of 134a. I do not have sophisticated equipment. Using a FLAPS recharge can (With Gauge), I note the the low side pressure is slowly drifting between 40 and 25 pounds. Whats

Re: [MBZ] On welding

2008-08-04 Thread pm7088
I enjoy cutting with a torch also, never occurred to me to take my pants off. That would make it fun and exciting! BTW, I've recently discovered how nice the $4 abrasive blades work on my skill saw. I do like to make stuff out of 2 angle iron. This weekend I replaced the 55gal drum section

Re: [MBZ] A/C Retrofit on a 126

2008-08-04 Thread pm7088
My '87 300SDL had been converted to 134a by P.O. It work ok here {Connecticut}, not great but very acceptable. My $.02 Pete -- Original message -- From: ANGELO GIAIMO [EMAIL PROTECTED] Once again, I ask the MB Gods for their net-wisdom. The A/C in my

Re: [MBZ] Jatropha Oil, the next hottest thing in biodiesel @ 1.75gal?

2008-08-04 Thread pm7088
That would have the effect of turning the boys at Rusties into Oil Barons! Pete -- Original message -- From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hmmm.. Good idea. Perhaps I could try cross breeding Jatropha and Kudzu? I would not be too concerned because it can't

Re: [MBZ] RustyQ '08

2008-08-04 Thread PM7088
Let's see If I order $75 of parts, can I get dinner To Go with that? I'm not planning on being in the area that weekend. General Sherman ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] OT : Buying new/financing

2008-08-01 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tom Hargrave wrote: If the market stays depressed, our house will sell for maybe $110K instead of $138K. But the same market forces will allow us to pay only 160K for a house that we would have

Re: [MBZ] OT: Obama Quote while in Springfield, Missouri yesterday

2008-08-01 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hendrik wrote drive little Billy to soccer practice which is a 10 min walk away I don't know what it's become like where you are, but this is a change that has occurred during the last generation. I

[MBZ] Buying new/financing

2008-07-31 Thread pm7088
What amazes my immature business mind is the 0% financing extended by Home Depot, several appliance and TV resellers. This after I have negotiated what I believe is the last dollar out of the deal. Why would I not take it? I spent about $10k last year at Home Depot, got itchy and paid it off

Re: [MBZ] Conundrum

2008-07-28 Thread PM7088
Curt, I'm looking for a 1st car for Grand Daughter, if you get the rust fixed so it will go thru inspection, contact me off list. Pete Arnold Connecticut -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] Not that big, unless you've got really small

Re: [MBZ] well heck...

2008-07-25 Thread PM7088
I just spent 10 days wonderful vacation in Colorado Springs. I did notice a lot of nice old RUST FREE cars there. Pete -- Original message -- From: Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Look in Colorado Springs.my cousin says there are all kids for sale there.

Re: [MBZ] lifetime

2008-07-24 Thread pm7088
Hmmm, This makes the $1,800 cost of my Ford Warranted O'haul on my Powerchoke seem very resonible. Pete -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My 98 ML has the 5 speed with the empty dipstick tube. It also has the drain plug on the torque

Re: [MBZ] e: 50 MPG ???

2008-07-23 Thread PM7088
Propane is a good power adder, used all the time on PowerChoke that drag race. In you car, I would imagine you would want to use it for more that a quick 10 second boost. That being the case, you should check with Rusty on volume discount for pistons ;-( Pete Terrible eh? The

Re: [MBZ] R134

2008-07-23 Thread PM7088
Helps if you share Car make, Model Year with us. I used to have the 134a level adjusted every 2 years on my 300SDL as preventive Maintenance. The tech would draw vacuum for 1/2 hour and refill. It worked fine, cost about $30. Pete -- Original message --

Re: [MBZ] I got something done today for a change

2008-07-18 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does this mean you are getting closer to digging out a 126 front seat spring base and some center arm rest supports and an under door light for me? BillR Why would you put in old used spring boxes? They

Re: [MBZ] New thread: Worst cars we have ever owned

2008-07-18 Thread PM7088
My Father-in-law bought his Last car in 1974. He had just retired and felt that he must be frugal. The result was the Special Edition 1974 Mercury Monarch, stick, tiny 6cyl, no P/S a local dealer had on the lot. Remember those? They like to compare them to 12?'s in the ads, what a joke!

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiousity

2008-07-17 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- Innocent until proven guilty. John I would have to agree, our constitution guarantee's us that right, to be considered Innocent until proven Guilty However, MOST of the world uses a system of Napoleonic Justice which simply put

Re: [MBZ] Electric Cars Anyone?

2008-07-17 Thread pm7088
During the early 80's, I worked for a major Nuclear Fuel Fabricator, since euthanized by a euro-trash takeover. One of our senior managers built a Voltswagon. It was a Beatle, stuffed with deep cycle batteries with I believe a 48v motor. It had about a 10 mile range if driven conservatively.

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-16 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] they'd be famous south boston bartenders. I don't think so, would have gone out of business after drinking all the profits. Maybe they would have owned brothels? No, that would have failed for similar

Re: [MBZ] poll -- just for my own curiousity

2008-07-15 Thread PM7088
I would expect a devout Muslim to take his oath on the Koran, it is the Scared Volume to his religion much as mine id the King James version of the Bible. Anyone who doesn't agree may feel free to Google racist. If the shoe fit, wear it! Pete, who has many Muslim friends and cannot claim to

Re: [MBZ] Be Careful Voting this year!

2008-07-15 Thread PM7088
I believe that we pulled out of Turkey. Tit for Tat Pete -- Original message -- From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually, the Russians lost - they were forced to pull their missiles out of Cuba and dismantle their launch sites, all under the watchful eye

Re: [MBZ] 9/11 inside job? [was: GWB]

2008-06-30 Thread pm7088
I'm not sure if it's still true but I've seen them spraying asbestoses (!) on structural steel beams in large buildings to prevent collapse in fire. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Steve MacSween wrote: And forget using the

Re: [MBZ] 124 evapectomy

2008-06-30 Thread PM7088
At a formal function, an elderly widow gave me one; told me to, Store your nuts in it Neither of us could stop laughing for 5 minutes, you had to be there. Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] The last time a tool show came through

Re: [MBZ] Ebay moron

2008-06-24 Thread PM7088
Measures Nanos, used to set preload on Yugo windshied wipers. Pete -- Original message -- From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=150262736997ssPageName=ADME: B:SS:US:1123 WTF is a nanometer in relationship to torque?

Re: [MBZ] OT Torque Wrench Question

2008-06-23 Thread pm7088
YOur right, an inch pound torque wrench that measures less that 15 in/lbs is very expensive. NOt a common thing, as torque wreches are calibrated as a function of their highest reading. One would wonder how they made the first one ? I'd reassemble to proper torque and ignore the rest. What

Re: [MBZ] 87 F250

2008-06-23 Thread pm7088
My 95 has been very good, not sure of power but it pulls me 11,000 5th wheel with little effort. It has 200Kmi. Trouble: Cooling system must be kept at correct Ph or you will junk the engine with cavitation. Wiring for GPlugs and injectors go under valve covers, last about 150Kmi, very

Re: [MBZ] 87 F250

2008-06-23 Thread pm7088
Yike, '87 is not a powerstroke, sorry for bad info. The 87 is an international, mechanical injection, soft on power, long on life. Pete -- Original message -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is the HP on the Frod 7.3 or whatever engine is in the

Re: [MBZ] OT Torque Wrench Question

2008-06-23 Thread pm7088
As I said, the wrench (#28502) you would need to measure this job would be 5-10 in/lbs. It cost $102! What were you going to tighten that was less that 10 but more than 5 In Pounds? Pete -- Original message -- From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] bending steel pipe

2008-06-20 Thread pm7088
400° will do nothing to draw the part, making it Tuff not brittle. After quenching, heat the area untill it's straw colored and air cool. It will now be less brittle. Pete -- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yes, what Wilton said is

Re: [MBZ] Antenna replacement

2008-06-18 Thread pm7088
My problem is that sometimes I like to take long car trips, more than 4 hours. Does this work on AM and FM? I guess it can be used in Kalifornia now. Pete -- Original message -- From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Come on now, I'm told you only get so many of those

Re: [MBZ] Antenna replacement

2008-06-18 Thread pm7088
I don't think that's what the small print says on the bottle. I think you are supposed to go to a dealer. Pete -- Original message -- From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] My problem is that sometimes I like to take long car trips, more than 4 hours. As

Re: [MBZ] OT California Vacation

2008-06-16 Thread pm7088
Our hotel of choice is the Best Western, walking distance to Fisherman's Wharf. Free parking, parking is very difficult and Expen$ive! Every thing is am uphill walk ;-) Pete -- Original message -- From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Almost forgot - you *must* go

Re: [MBZ] OT California Vacation

2008-06-16 Thread pm7088
MAybe so, we found it very enjoyable to down and talk to the Walruses that were in town for a convention of some sort. Pete -- Original message -- From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our hotel of choice is the Best Western,

Re: [MBZ] 94 C280, W-202 - Electrical Problem

2008-06-12 Thread pm7088
I'd start by taking 2 of the 3 loads out of the picture. Try it for a few days, that way you can focus in on the bad system. Pete -- Original message -- From: Tom Harruff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Help Listers, We are having a nagging electrical problem with my

[MBZ] O/T MAC Laptop

2008-06-12 Thread pm7088
I'm not at all knowledgeable on MAC's, To tell the truth I'm not much good on P.C.'s either. My GrandDaughter is starting school next year. She is majoring in Graphics Art. Must have MAC laptop. Someone please suggest a source and other details? Pete

[MBZ] O/T Volvo Waterpump

2008-06-11 Thread pm7088
A coworker has a '95 Volvo 850. 5 cylinder, engine mounted side winder. Is this backyard work to swap out the waterpump? Engine have to come up or down? This would take it out of his skill set. He asks, I really don't want to get involved. He says it looks very tight. I doubt it much worse

Re: [MBZ] loose 300SDL pistons

2008-06-09 Thread pm7088
You caught it early, a good thing. They have been known to hydolock #1, a very bad thing! Pete -- Original message -- From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] What does a blown head gasket look like? Ours just looks very oily between #1 and the chain case, not burnt,

Re: [MBZ] '80s-'90s Corvette ZR-1 [was: SHO moto]

2008-06-06 Thread pm7088
I have a casual friend with one. It has 36 miles on it! 2 laps of test track at Bowling Green. Major law suit when selling dealer tried to add about $5K on at the time of passing title. It's home, covered, in his garage. Breaks my heart to see it there. He's rich, I'm not Pete

Re: [MBZ] OT alternative forms of voter franchise

2008-06-05 Thread pm7088
No! This would take away my Right to Vote. Pete, who votes because he's interested and has a Right to. -- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] How would you feel about mandatory voting unless sick or injured? I;m sure there are other reasons

Re: [MBZ] my car dealer story for the day

2008-06-05 Thread pm7088
Daddy told me once, You don't go to a bordello to listen to the piano player. In the same light, you don't go to a dealer pay wholesale. But, I think you already knew that. Pete -- Original message -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] So I noticed

Re: [MBZ] you can easily find numerous (maybe 1000 or so?) suchposts on the internet. (more saturn whining)

2008-06-04 Thread pm7088
I'd meet them in small claims court in my state (Connecticut). I'd very simply tell the nice Judge that I had maintained the car per the requirements and that regardless of the manufacturer's claims, I had not gotten reasonable service. He would suggest to the company rep that he should

Re: [MBZ] Here come the diesels!

2008-05-23 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Of course that doesn't include the reduced maintanence cost and the longer service life. I wonder what a reasonable factor for that would be? I'd be careful about trumpeting about reduced maintainance

Re: [MBZ] Here come the diesels!

2008-05-23 Thread pm7088
I CANNOT understand why folks change oil so often. This fellow could reduce his cost by 50% at least buy changing at 5KMI. I do my truck at 5 to 7 KMI and the engine is very tight at 200KMI. Oil analysis's says everything is good to go. Do these same folks throw away 50% of their fuel?

Re: [MBZ] Here come the diesels!

2008-05-23 Thread pm7088
I graduated my gas cars to 5,000 mile intervals in 1983 with my than new Dodge 600. Most have my cars have exceeded 200Kmi, only drastic work being head gaskets which are not lube related. I not only consider the cost of supplies ( I am fussy and use any SAE spec. Name brand oil on sale) My

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo

2008-05-23 Thread pm7088
-- Original message -- From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Remember, a volvo is a ford, and since the government does not require parts to be available after 7 years, they are generally unavailable in the 6th year. Show me the Government Regulation This

Re: [MBZ] Here come the diesels!

2008-05-23 Thread pm7088
I had several TBN analysis's done on my 300SDL. All showed 75% TBN depletion at 20Kmi. Using Delvac1! Based on that, I changed at 20Kmi or shortly there after. Pete -- Original message -- From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] We've done a number of TBN (total

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