Exactly so. Collateral damage includes everything from suicide and drug use to
domestic violence, to delayed disease diagnosis, to delayed medical procedures,
to hospital near bankruptcy and unemployed health professionals. Then there
are the economic impacts like unpaid bills and social damag
Yet another distortion of the numbers: If a nursing home patient in NY gets
COVID but is moved to a hospital before he/she dies it is not recorded as a
nursing home death.
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The problem is the clutch plate rusting and freezing to the pressure plate
and flywheel.
Depending on location it is not unusual for tractors to set idle for many
months.
On Mon, May 18, 2020, 11:28 Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
> Scott Ritchey via Mercedes writes:
>
> > Many t
Many tractors have a hook to hold the clutch pedal in the down position and
disengage the clutch during long-idle periods. These, of course, have
mechanical linkages.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK
> Don via Mercedes
> Sent:
Never had a wheel bearing fail on a MBZ but did on my 2008 Outback. It sounded
like gear noise that got worse over time.
The temperature method was not conclusive for identifying which rear bearing
was bad. So I got someone else to drive as I crawled around to isolate the bad
side by sound.
Agree.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
>
> The okietalk list has filled in on the politics pretty well. I think that was
> a
> positive step, thanks.
>
> Greg
>
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Yup. The goal of the lock-in was for people would get sick latter to avoid
overloading the hospitals. In places where hospitals are nowhere near
capacity, which is almost everywhere, the lockdown was and is an unnecessary
blow to the economy. For folks still drawing a paycheck (or retired) t
The actual stakes will disappear eventually but there should be iron pipes,
rods, or pins buried in the dirt to mark the precise property lines. But these
are HARD to find without one of those special metal detectors. So I measure
these locations wrt fixed objects, like power poles, road cente
+1
I recall my dad telling me the dit-dit-dit-dah mnemonic when I learned Morse
in Scouts.
For three years, Dad lived in a tent and flew P-47s in China. He loved the
P-47 because it always brought him home, unlike the water-cooled P-51s. He
seldom talked about combat but teared up when he did.
In reality you can't know which "new hire" LEO will respond to the 911 call, so
it doesn't matter who you are.
So it is critical you provide situation awareness to the responding officer
through the 911 operator. You want the responding officer to know who is the
homeowner and how to identif
This is a misperception. At self-defense distances the shot pattern is only a
few inches in diameter. So you need to aim nearly as accurately as a rifle or
pistol.
Also, referring to Curt's 20 ga/.410 comment, there are good reasons to go with
12 ga., like availability of parts and accessories
Considering the damage we did to our air travel system after 9-11, the
terrorists won.
> -Original Message-
> From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>
> I was Platinum on Northwest for seven years straight. It sucked when I stopped
> traveling for business, as I had forgotten what it was li
May be OK but I am dubious about any solder that melts at such a low temp.
Ancor makes crimp connectors with adhesive-lined heat-shrink sleeves for marine
applications. I've had good luck with those Ancor products but they are pricey.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:merce
Kaleb, I'm sure you know this but..
Never allow the back wheels to leave the ground. The front axle pivots on
trunnions and provides no roll stability. Once the back wheels get above the
ground a lopsided front load can roll the whole tractor over onto its side,
causing injury and engine da
How's this for guts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YmFHAFYwmY
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 11:20 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Mitchell Haley EA
>
Tractors with loaders need AWD. Otherwise a back wheel just spins when there
is a load in the bucket.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim
> Cathey via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 3:18 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion Li
>From HPS: Standard window glass, according to the International Ultraviolet
>Association, will allow UV-A to pass through while almost 100% of the UV-B and
>UV-C light is blocked.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Jerry Herrman v
On a similar note, a caller in Limbaugh said her spouse worked in a now-closed
meat packing plant. With these plants closed, the farmers have no place to
deliver adult hogs, no place to keep them (need the space for new crop), and
can't afford to feed them. So these hogs are being destroyed.
The acid test is to hold the meter probes in the actual battery posts while
someone cranks the starter. If the voltage (at the posts) stays above 10v
there is a problem elsewhere.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Buggered Benzma
Consider too the number and type (hdmi, rca, rgb, composite) of inputs
unless you have a video receiver that comverts streams.
On Thu, Apr 16, 2020, 12:59 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> How much do people feel is reasonable to spend on a TV these days?
>
> I will le
Sowell is great on economics and many other topics. On the other hand, some
so-called experts, like Krugman, are always wrong.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick
> Knoble via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2020 1:39 PM
>
I wonder how accurate a Kill-a-watt is? I find it a handy tool.
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> Craig via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:58 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Craig
> Subject: [MBZ] Current Tap
Voice search on Fire Stick is quite effective.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2020 11:14 AM
> To: Okie Benz
> Cc: Curt Raymond
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Was the world really a bett
The great irony is the fabric stuff commonly called duct tape is totally
unsuitable for ducts,
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2020 11:57 AM
> To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes
>
> C
It's a bit messy, but one option would be mastic on the mating surfaces and
self-tappers to fix position. Should be secure and airtight.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Michael Esh via Mercedes
> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2020 9:0
That was a smooth-riding machine. A friend and I swapped bikes for an hour; I
had a BMW 750 and he had a Gold Wing. Very different bikes but I appreciated
both.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> Sent
With a bit of patience, there is much info on the older models here:
https://www.startekinfo.com/StarTek/doclist.jsp
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2020 11:59 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Andrew Strasfogel
Subj
There is more to the Resolute Desk story. For example there were two such
desks and Queen Victoria kept the other one. FDR added the modesty panel to
hide his leg braces but died before he used it. The presidential seal on
the modesty panel was carved during WWII so that eagle faces the arrows (
There is a book named "A failure of Civility" (still out of print, I think).
Despite the bland name, It’s a handbook on how to survive the collapse of
civilization. One key point is you can't do it alone; you need to team with
neighbors to survive. All of my neighbors are well armed and many
I don't know the FL code, but there are devices to automatically shed loads if
too much current is being pulled from the generator:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00WHM0HBQ/
The battery charger in my Generac is not the best; the battery seemed to die
too soon. So I pulled the Generac's charger fu
Air compressors generally have an unloader to discharge air pressure between
the compressor output and pressure tank check valve. This way the compressor
doesn't have to start against the pressure load.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Beha
My 82 SD (W126) had an electronic speedo. The capacitor in the speedo failed.
I replaced it with a cap from Radio Shack (it was some while back) and the
speedo worked right again. The capacitance (mfd) is not critical. That speedo
was built like a fine watch, mechanically.
> -Original
Motors in HVAC systems use a capacitor to create a phase lag between the two
coils in the motor. This causes the magnetic field to rotate, which turns
the rotor. Called a PSC motor (at least the ones I've seen). The capacitor
doesn't reduce current, per se, but a bad capacitor will cause the moto
Nice setup. Consider propane truck access when siting the tank. Still those
trucks have hoses that do reach a good ways. If you rent a tank you may be
required to buy all LP from the company that provided the tank (that's the law
in NC). My LP supplier charges a tank rental fee if I use less
It is said that in a democracy the people get the government we deserve.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Craig via Mercedes
> Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2020 1:18 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Craig
> Subject: [MBZ] Mich
This is all good info EXCEPT: These new cars always draw a tiny current to
keep the computers alive. But more than that, when power is first connected
(after being disconnected) the computers run through some kind of power-on
diagnostics that consume significant (less than an amp) current. You n
Hear, hear. Respectful discourse seems rare these days. We see name-calling
instead of a rational discussion of ideas. I used to enjoy the Diane Rehm show
on NPR (even though I seldom agreed with the host or network) because the
discussion was generally civil even if biased.
> -Original
That too is a survival skill.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> fmiser via Mercedes
> Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2020 2:57 AM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Cc: fmiser
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADMIN message from the owner
>
> > Scott wr
OT messages are fine with me. Otherwise I would have little interest in this
list because most posts address cars much newer (or older) than my 82 SD. I
would plead for descriptive subject lines when able.
Concerning the pandemic, it is telling us a lot about what works and what
doesn't. Tha
Float-bowl carbs (typical on 4-cycle engines like mowers, edgers, snow blowers,
etc.) can usually be "fixed" by dropping the float bowl and reaming gum and
corrosion from the main jet (I usually unscrew the jet to clean it). But the
dual-diaphragm carbs on small 2-cycle motors (chain saws, leaf
In my experience most small engine problems are caused by old gas in the tank
and carb (assuming nothing obvious like broken fuel lines or clogged filters).
There are rebuild kits but I usually find new (same brand) carbs on eBay very
cheap (like $20) that work well.
> -Original Message---
Can't answer your question but most cabinets now are chipboard clad in some
kind of veneer. They will not tolerate water. My 1950s kitchen cabinets were
solid wood with plywood bottoms. I just modified and painted them. IMO,
granite may be trendy but it's a poor material for a countertop.
For a time. I managed several proposals for my former employer. The actual
writing teams at remote locations (e.g. one was in in Hawaii). What really
sucked was all the time in limbo, waiting for the RFP to drop, and the huge
number of hours waiting (also not on the clock) for drafts and other
res
This is interesting. Some say rotors literally warp and others say it's a
break-in issue. Does anyone really know?
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 7:54 PM
> To: Dan Pen
I still wear a rubber Timex. Probably because I always wore a watch.
After I retired I realized I needed a watch that showed the date as well as the
day of the week.
My Timex has two times (T1 and T2) that I use doe DST/EST switching
But leap year 2020 got me messed up; had to reset everything..
Karl, thanks for your reports. This reminds me of battle where the command
staff has to make sense of multiple, incomplete, incoherent, and conflicting,
reports from the front. Cost of error is high.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf
The key question is 4-5% of what? The total population? The number of
estimated cases? The number that tested positive? The number sick enough to be
hospitalized?
I also heard that some young/healthy folks infected but with minimal symptoms
suffered (permanent? long term?)lung damage.
> --
Realistically, many old folks gradually lose their sense of taste, which makes
them unhappy with meals. Also, meals (such as they are) become a huge event in
the day of institutionalized folks. Everybody complains about hospital food
but it is not unhealthy. I don't have a solution other than
iPhone
> On Mar 16, 2020, at 2:23 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> We live on an old tobacco farm in rural NC. The 11 outdoor rescue cats are
> part of a group of 21 that were abandoned when some white-trash neighbors
> abandoned their USDA-financed house two p
Political dimensions aside (which are HUGE), I believe the general inability
of people to assess risk, skewed by sensational media coverage, is the
explanation.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 8:33 AM
To: Mercedes Discus
The Britt approach sounded nuts until I remembered that's exactly what we
did with measles when I was a kid. There was no immunization for measles
(and most other things except smallpox) then and the measles was much worse
for adults. So it was considered a good thing for the kids to swap measles
We live on an old tobacco farm in rural NC. The 11 outdoor rescue cats are
part of a group of 21 that were abandoned when some white-trash neighbors
abandoned their USDA-financed house two plus years ago. My other neighbor
still has three of them and the rest disappeared, died, or got run over
f I ordered enough to hit the free shipping nut I
> would have been laying in six months of supplies.
>
> -D
>
> > On Mar 15, 2020, at 3:01 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
> >
> > I've been ordering most pet supplies from Chewy (thanks for tip
I've been ordering most pet supplies from Chewy (thanks for tip Andrew). I
just checked on my next subscribed order (regular scheduled monthly deliveries)
and it showed delayed "out of stock." So I ordered several cases of other food
that were "in stock." Within hours I got an email saying to
Dan,
That is a good price but you can get a similar new unit from several online
sources for a couple hundred more.
I installed a 9K BTU system (1 ton is 12K BTU) in my outbuilding a couple years
ago and have been happy with it. Mine was brand name "Pioneer" bought from
https://www.highseer.c
Imo, Warranty is what matters in this case.
On Sat, Mar 14, 2020, 18:35 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
wrote:
> As stated, Home Despot sells them. Can’t tell who makes them, but the
> company is based in Miami and appears to be an importer. Something made
> offshore, no doubt.
>
> https://www.premiumus
Not exactly. There are obviously different standards for different folks.
But, IMO, it's the professional political class (Ds and many Rs) vs the usurper
that succeeds where they consistently failed (failure is job security).
> -Original Message-
> From: Meade Dillon
>
> Different p
OK, but how does COVIF-19 compare (medical risk, media coverage, and the public
reaction) with Swine Flu, for example. And why do you think it's different?
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> Sent: Fri
If you go aftermarket (e.g. FCP) try to find out where the parts are made.
Brand names (e.g. LEMFÖRDER, Mahle, etc.) don't seem to mean much anymore.
But parts made in EU should be OK.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2020
Sounds scary but (to date) there are only 39 deaths in US and most of those
were from one nursing home in Seattle area.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2020 2:03 PM
Coronavirus burial pits so vast they’re visible fro
20 8:03 AM
...
Yes, it seems one can be purchased for $50 or so. Will need to get that too.
--FT
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> On Mar 12, 2020, at 12:48 AM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Good deal indeed. I've paid up to $500 for these. The kit still requires
> lower receive
Good deal indeed. I've paid up to $500 for these. The kit still requires lower
receiver.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Meade Dillon via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 4:30 PM
> To: Mercedes
> Cc: Meade Dillon
> S
The hurricanes also took out a lot of the petro distribution and storage
infrastructure too. For example, our FL panhandle petro came by barge. So
we were shut down until docks rebuilt and intercoastal waterway restored.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Floyd Thursby via Me
Had them in Dayton OH too. There was a road north of town named "Stop 8 Road.
Guess why.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan
> Penoff via Mercedes
>
> Welcome to the way things used to work. And work well.
>
> Catenary system,
Hannity said 95% of all antibiotics in the US come from China.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Curley McLain via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2020 6:07 AM
> To: Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
> Cc: Cur
This scenario has highlighted our (US) over-dependence on medical supplies
(like drugs) from China. When I was in the military procurement business, we
had to source everything for critical systems from the US or other
non-interruptible sources. IMO, we need similar policies for critical medic
Based on what we (the public) know, COVID19 doesn't seem serious, at least
compared to the many other hazards we face. But I think it's the unknowns that
should concern folks. For example, why did the Chinese government respond so
strongly, basically shutting down the country? Why is the deat
Way down south in San Jose, we used to take guests to the Rosicrucian Egyptian
Museum and Winchester Mystery House when we lived there 35 years ago. I'm sure
there must still be interesting shops, restaurants and other attractions near
Fisherman's Warf.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mer
.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus
>
> What is Logans Run about?
> Gerry
>
> On Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:17:56 -0500
> Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote:
>
> > Maybe COVID-19 should be dubbed the "Logan Virus" as in Logan's Run.
> >
&g
Maybe COVID-19 should be dubbed the "Logan Virus" as in Logan's Run.
-Original Message-
From: Mercedes On Behalf Of archer75--- via Mercedes
Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 2:55 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: arche...@embarqmail.com
Subject: [MBZ] Dying from Coronavirus
Here's a bet
We had a saying: When you screw up, fess up. The cover-up is worse than the
original deed.
Sounds like this calls for orange jump suits. Nothing less is just.
> -Original Message-
> From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2020 2:16 PM
>
> Nuke corruption scan
Twinkle twinkle little star, power equals I squared R
> -Original Message-
> From: Dan> Penoff via Mercedes
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Sumitomo bets on cold air to store power
>
> If we’re talking mnemonics, here are some I learned for electrical stuff:
>
> “Virgins Are Rare” - Ohm’s Law
Second and third laws of thermodynamics say not/
>
> ... It also will counteract global warming!
>
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nually from
> > the fire control computer room, or inside the turret. Each could
> > also be aimed manually by 3 men at the back end of each turret. The
> > term "back bencher" came from this duty. You sat on the seat behind
> > "your" gun, as lon
BB-60 as a
> small
> way to remember and pay tribute to them. I just wrote a little thing about
> baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller and his duty, aiming the #8 quad
> mount 40mm bofors. It was no special duty. They did what they had to
> do. He was a CPO.
>
> >
Those old guys did amazing things. My dad flew P-47s in China, living in a
tent for several (I think 3) years. Their OPTEMPO was very low compared to
today because all supplies (from gasoline to ammo) had to be flown in "over the
hump". Anyway, this old video fascinated me when it hit my inbo
This (wood block) worked for me last time (stuck 126 rear caliper). Compressed
air didn't budge it.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK
> Don via Mercedes
> Sent: Friday, February 14, 2020 1:34 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>
Or way cheaper if HF neaby:
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-inch-x-11-ft-fiberglass-wire-running-kit-65327.html
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2020 5:01 PM
> To: Dan P
the wall just below the
soffits, but the exterior of my house is stucco, and I’m not keen about
drilling into it to accommodate anchors.
I’ve decided that I need to resolve this over the upcoming weekend before the
weather gets too hot. Grr.
-D
> On Feb 13, 2020, at 1:18 AM, Scott Ritchey
Dan, I think it was you who got me interested in home security cameras so I
thought I'd share these results.
I did a side-by side comparison of four IP cameras ranging from a cheap (<$50)
Reolink 5M cam to a new (>$150) 4M Dahua HDW5442TM-AS. They are all "eyeball"
style IP cameras. Here is
The STAR had a great article on the Me109 engine some years back (late 90s I
think). I was fascinated by the fact the cylinders screwed into the "block"
castings. There was an ingenious worm gear tool that actually made this easy.
The USAF museum is quite impressive now but Udvar-Hazy (at Du
I too have glimpsed (from afar) attacks on Scouting in recent decades.
This begs the questions:
Who is behind these attacks?
Why?
What is their goal, if any?
> -Original Message-
> From: Curley McLain via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2020 11:02 A
I think this speaks to the fragile state of modern dense urban environment.
Big cities are the ultimate parasite; they cannot produce any of the essentials
they require daily: water, power, food, fuel, etc.
I hear it said that we are headed for a civil war where one side has 100
million guns
I would think more in terms of seawalls or pilings for docks (quay) or
structures.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2020 8:40 AM
> To: Mercedes List
> Cc: Buggered B
When I was a kid (late 50s) boys in my area routinely spent a few weeks each
summer at a camp (boy scout, YMCA, church, etc). In NJ, no less. Conditions
were primitive (outhouse, tent, etc.) and we learned how to living rough,
albeit with store-bought groceries and a clean water supply. Looki
My 82 300SD (617 turbo) would run indefinitely with a dead battery (alternator
inop). But the mono valve drops out at some point which allows max flow of hot
engine coolant through the heater core. By that point here is no juice to
lower the power windows.
One of those lithium jump packs migh
Situation similar at Stanford engineering grad school when I was there,
'85-'87.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2020 7:19 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Bu
Tonight, I discovered a possum in the engine compartment of my 82 300SD.
Explains how the hood pad got torn up in odd places.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of OK
> Don via Mercedes
> Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 3:51 PM
> To: M
Many new super-insulated houses use insulation on the outside (vs 2x12 studs).
Vapor and air barriers (sometimes separate things) are critical to prevent
water collection inside walls.
> -Original Message-
> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Clay via M
I have an "aps" folder on my NAS where I store copies of all install files,
installation keys, and associated emails. When I get a new computer this makes
it relatively easy to re-install the applications I want on the new box. Same
goes with restoring to a fresh OS install.
My personnel data
KC135 wet takeoffs are impressive inside the airplane too, especially in the
cargo area behind the engines.
> -Original Message-
> From: Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> When I was a kid my dad worked at an army base in Riyadh and you could
> always tell when the 135s took off to refuel the
Back in the day I had an instructor who advised: In the event of engine
failure (in a single engine light aircraft) the safest thing to do is to crash
straight ahead. In a light twin with engine failure the safest thing to do is
shut down the other engine and crash straight ahead.
> -Orig
Daisy Cutter: LZ in a can.
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2020 5:18 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Peter Frederick
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Temperature in MidEa
In the immortal words of Deep Throat, "Follow the money."
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> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of
> Curley McLain via Mercedes
> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2020 11:09 PM
> To: G Mann via Mercedes
> Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com>
Obsolete for sea battles. Still useful as amphibious artillery.
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> Peter Frederick via Mercedes
> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2020 11:17 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Peter Frederick
> Subje
Back in the day (mid 70s) a famous Mexican restaurant in Alamogordo NM was
Jimmy Yee's Chinese Dragon. Go figure.
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> Clay via Mercedes
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Also need a condensate drain for hybrid water heater.
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> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Interesting. I've seen a lot of black iron pipe for natural gas but all the
piping for my LP system is copper/brass/bronze (except for the stub going into
the generator). All this tubing is in a protected area (buried or in the
crawlspace).
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> Curley McLain via Mercedes
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Win10 Va Win 7
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> When I did mine, I got a drive
D/SSD.
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From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Larry Turner via Mercedes
Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2019 9:10 AM
To: Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Cc: Larry Turner
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Win10 Va Win 7
Thx Scott,
If I want to install a SSD, is it a straight swap the existing HDD w
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