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On Sun, 24 Nov 2019 08:19:10 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Here is the link, lots of other useful / fun reading too. > > http://www.repairfaq.org/sam/micfaq.htm#mictsthvd http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_Repair.html is the main Table of Contents. It shows LOTS of useful

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> On November 24, 2019 at 1:30 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I remember those from when I was a kid. Our neighbors had one with two dials, > best control system for a microwave I've ever seen. I'd have one if they made > a small model.Small microwaves today are all junk.

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I remember those from when I was a kid. Our neighbors had one with two dials, best control system for a microwave I've ever seen. I'd have one if they made a small model.Small microwaves today are all junk. They're cheap but don't work well and don't last... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on

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> Amana built quality stuff back then. I consider it the 240D of microwaves. I love ours. It's been in use since the house was built in 1978. Equivalent price today would be something like $3000, and it's built like it. I've repaired it several times. Bad electrolytic capacitors in the

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I saved the info for future reference. I liked the comment at the end about the original Amana radar ranges.   They do indeed "run forever"   I got one at the university junk sale 20+ years ago without the glass dish at the bottom.  I never found a used glass dish, so I bought a new one for

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I was going to send this but got interrupted. Probably a good thing, looks like your diodes are not high voltage with a big power drop. Maybe useful later. Do you know how to test high voltage diodes? I found a good test for the big diode in a microwave, using a car battery and a resistor in

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You are measuring junction voltage while conducting a dribble of current. The voltage drop across the junction is largely irrelevant, other than that the smaller it is the less energy is wasted as heat. This might matter in some kind of sensitive analog circuit, but this is a brute force

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That's good news! - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Nov 23, 2019 at 6:55 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Dunno if its my imagination or not, but it seems like the welder is > better now than before the diode blew. The welds this afternoon are >

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Dunno if its my imagination or not, but it seems like the welder is better now than before the diode blew.   The welds this afternoon are smoother so either I am improving or the welder is smoother now with the mostly new diodes.    I don't think I improved that much, so I think it is the

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On Sat, 23 Nov 2019 14:03:32 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Here is the instruction > https://www.fluke.com/en-us/learn/best-practices/test-tools-basics/digital-multimeters/how-to-test-diodes-using-a-digital-multimeter > > My fluke does not have a diode setting, but my old ECG meter

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Here is the instruction https://www.fluke.com/en-us/learn/best-practices/test-tools-basics/digital-multimeters/how-to-test-diodes-using-a-digital-multimeter My fluke does not have a diode setting, but my old ECG meter does.   I used the ecg meter.  for some reason it reads 2.63 open circuit;

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What are you measuring?Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Curley McLain via Mercedes Date: 2019-11-23 10:39 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Meade Dillon via Mercedes Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh oh! (Welder question) Got 12

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How many diodes does it take to make a buzz box buzz like a buzz box should?   In this case 12.   It no longer has a loud buzz, but buzzes like a buzz box should. I declare success! Jim,  You are undoubtedly right, however I figured balancing the readings is like balancing the injector

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> Got 12 diodes that test .53 or above. Found one bad one and 7 that are > around .49.So most were weak and one bad. I don't think that kind of difference is generally significant. It's like weighing crowbars, and quibbling about an ounce or two. -- Jim

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Got 12 diodes that test .53 or above.  Found one bad one and 7 that are around .49.    So most were weak and one bad.   I think the rain has stopped, so its time to put humpthy together again and see if it will melt steel. Meade Dillon via Mercedes November 23,

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The new diodes are in. Unfortunately when I went back to fleabay, I ordered the bag of 10 in place of the bag of 20 by mistake.   I am about to set to testing diodes.  I have to decide if I should replace just the one that is bad, or replace 10 and reuse 2 old ones.   I had intended to replace

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So are you back to melting steel yet? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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> Curley wrote: > I have the rectifier assembly out.  It has 12   25 Amp button > diodes. At least 1 has been replaced.  It has a number AR25G  I > found a spec sheet but it seems to be an obsolete number. > Found 25 on fleabay for $22, but no spec other than 25A. I'd > rather nor wait a week for

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I have the rectifier assembly out.  It has 12   25 Amp button diodes.  At least 1 has been replaced.  It has a number AR25G  I found a spec sheet but it seems to be an obsolete number.   Found 25 on fleabay for $22, but no spec other than 25A. I'd rather nor wait a week for them to get here,

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A my error. Amend suggestion to "Take it back to the Lincoln dealer " , since they are most likely to have both the parts and the schematic and history of failure necessary to quickly and properly repair the welder. On Tue, Nov 12, 2019 at 11:19 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <

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I would probably just buy the whole rectifier and be done with it. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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Made by Lincoln, not in CHina.  Not HF. G Mann via Mercedes wrote on 11/12/19 12:54 PM: Take the welder back to Harbor Freight... ask them to replace it with a new one.. I bet they will Worth a try, in any case.. They now have a quite good product support in place.. On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at

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Take the welder back to Harbor Freight... ask them to replace it with a new one.. I bet they will Worth a try, in any case.. They now have a quite good product support in place.. On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 10:12 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, yes, but

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> it has 6 diodes in place of the ordinary 4. Smells to me like they're using an alternator pack. Cheaper that way? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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yes.   30v and 150 amp or 200 amp should do it.   About $20 on fleabay if you can wait a month for it to get here from china.  Probably for $30 or 40 I can get one quicker. I want to dig out the original before I decide what to do.   it has 6 diodes in place of the ordinary 4.  There is a

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Hmm - it rectifies the AC output of the transformer to DC does it not? So, what is the max voltage and amperage of the output? Size them a bit larger ... On Mon, Nov 11, 2019 at 11:12 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, yes, but finding an exact replacement is

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Well, yes, but finding an exact replacement is problematic. See the last few posts on this thread, Page 1. https://forums.yesterdaystractors.com/viewtopic.php?t=1362696 It has 6 button diodes.  Apparently similar to what is used in car alternators.   As of now, the volt and amp rating are

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Is the diode replaceable? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 11, 2019, at 11:28 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Doing some online research, it seems like a blown diode makes a welder buzz > loud. > > > > > I was welding on an MB one day. in the merry merry month of november... >

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Doing some online research, it seems like a blown diode makes a welder buzz loud. I was welding on an MB one day.   in the merry merry month of november... then the welder started buzzing when I was not welding.  I shut it down right away, then tried it again a couple times.   I thought it

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I was welding on an MB one day.   in the merry merry month of november... then the welder started buzzing when I was not welding.  I shut it down right away, then tried it again a couple times.   I thought it sounded like the fan may be loose on the motor shaft. THe welder is a Century 100 

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t change them all. It's not a Ford or Chevy". WTF kind > of advice is that? If I have it all apart, it's getting wires too. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 13, 2019 3:50 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebe

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ting wires too. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2019 3:50 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh There are enough clowns and assh*ts on BenzWorld to deal with without having to wade through the morons

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PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: ka...@striplin.net > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh > > > Was there some dust up about somebody talking smack over there that I missed? > There was some post from some kid admin that sounded like there

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: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2019 12:08 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh Was there some dust up about somebody talking smack over there that I missed? There was some post from some kid admin that so

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that. I wonder how many of those folks are lurking here? >> >> Rick >> >> >> >> Original Message >> >> >> >> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Sent: May 13, 2019 6:35 AM >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Reply-to:

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that FB group. It is entertaining, > I'll say that. I wonder how many of those folks are lurking here? > > Rick > > > > Original Message > > > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 13, 2019 6:35 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply

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that FB group. It is entertaining, > I'll say that. I wonder how many of those folks are lurking here? > > Rick > > > > Original Message > > > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 13, 2019 6:35 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply

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] Uh Oh Exactly. And it’s “champagne “. I’ve never seen a 240D in that color. He said he’ll pay to have someone check it out. I’m thinking $100? -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

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er mirror? No >> underhood photos? >> >> >> Rick >> >> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Sent: May 13, 2019 4:20 AM >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Cc: d...@penoff.com >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh >>

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May 13, 2019 4:20 AM >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Cc: d...@penoff.com >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh >> >> >> It’s this car: >> >> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/68813238

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> underhood photos? > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 13, 2019 4:20 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh > > > It’s this car: > > https://tampa.

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Mismatched paint? Numerous dings in the side? No passenger mirror? No underhood photos? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2019 4:20 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh It’s this car: https

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It’s this car: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6881323898.html Lot of questions on this.The first picture already has me asking questions. Look and you’ll see why…. -D > On May 13, 2019, at 12:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Will the Mercedes Martha be undercut by

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Already offered to check out the car he’s interested in. As soon as he can tell me *which* 240D it is he’s looking at…. -D > On May 13, 2019, at 12:53 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Will the Mercedes Martha be undercut by someone from the FB 123 group? > See attached

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You see the post in the screenshot, yes? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

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cedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: ka...@striplin.net > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh > > > I do not see posts from jabba > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 22, 2018, at 6:18 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com&

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y-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: ka...@striplin.net > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Uh Oh > > > He is? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 22, 2018, at 4:58 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It appears Jabba the Hurst is on >> a W123 FB fo

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He is? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 22, 2018, at 4:58 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > It appears Jabba the Hurst is on > a W123 FB forum a few of us here are on. > Any bets as to how long it will take for him to get banned? > > Rick > > > ___

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It appears Jabba the Hurst is on a W123 FB forum a few of us here are on.  Any bets as to how long it will take for him to get banned? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

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Had a coil going bad on the 560 SEL. Hard to start, especially as winter approached. Would die at idle. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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Well he dropped the axing price to $810 so we’re headed in the right direction. By Friday before he heads off to propose to his honey he’ll be at $510 --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 27, 2018, at 2:38 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > >

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https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1991-mercedes/6538796119.html OK, it is a 1991 300e. I had forgotten what year it was, and if it was M103 or M104. Had to go find the original post. Engine wiring harness? According to wikipedia, a 1991 is a M103. Other than potentially a bad head

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Better yet, take some starting fluid and give it a whiff -- if it fires, it's fuel. And another weird thing that has happened to me: We have mice like you wouldn't believe living in the middle of farm fields, and once I came home to find the station wagon off the drive in the woods. Had

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yeah, I had coils go out on M103 and M116 engines at least. the thing that makes me think it could be fuel is that he said the transmission was shifting late. that happens when the engine is starved for fuel. Take a plug along and see if it sparks while cranking. if yes, then crack the

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I was thinking it could be spark or fuel or some sensor or gadget affecting either or both. Filters make sense too I’m starting to talk myself into s higher offer... --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 26, 2018, at 10:50 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > In a

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Yeah it showed about 350kmi but was really clean. I guess that’s right unless the cluster was changed or something --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 26, 2018, at 10:39 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you think it really has high mileage? > -- > Max Dillon >

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In a diesel, those are classic symptoms of a plugged fuel filter/bad fuel. I am guessing the vergasser trans responds to the throttle position in ways similar to the Diesel Changing fuel filters on a vergasser is a nasty proposition. I'd rather change Diesel tank screens anytime.

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Do you think it really has high mileage? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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Yeah I’m thinking that. Give him a coupla days to stew on it. He told me he was proposing to his GF this weekend so she’ll probably be on him to get rid of it soon... --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 26, 2018, at 8:13 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That's

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That's the red gasser? Offer $500, go to $550. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

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I took a look at this car. It’s in great shape. This kid bought it from a friend of his mother. Lot of parts in the trunk from ongoing maintenance. Cranked fine but wouldn’t light off. He said it has been sorta gradual process. Fuel issue? Whaddaya y’all thinks? Also said transmission wasn’t

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He’s not home until 6! --R Sent from iPhone > On Mar 26, 2018, at 2:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why are you standing around telling us about this? You should be loading up > the trailer and on your way over there… > > -D > > >> On Mar 26, 2018, at

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Why are you standing around telling us about this? You should be loading up the trailer and on your way over there… -D > On Mar 26, 2018, at 2:17 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is the maroon 300E that looked pretty nice: > > Someone was

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This is the maroon 300E that looked pretty nice: Someone was supposed to come over the weekend and didn't. I bought new battery and still isn't cranking so it's something more than just the battery... I need to get it out of the apartment complex so if interested, make me an offer and come get

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On Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:03:52 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks! Time to apply for a position that includes a raise. I've got > some more certifications to get over the next year, but right now I'm > pretty competitive for moving up. CSEP wasn't too tough,

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Thanks! Yes, frequently a move is required, but there are opportunities within Chucktown. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 13, 2018 4:42:31 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Waytago They made a whole mess out of the certifications

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Thanks! Time to apply for a position that includes a raise. I've got some more certifications to get over the next year, but right now I'm pretty competitive for moving up. CSEP wasn't too tough, but glad it's done. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 13, 2018 4:34:46 PM

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As for Microsoft certs, yes, they created what we used to call the “profit octopus”. In other words, how many branches can we break each discipline into in order to create more certifications that cost more money to obtain? -D who has far too many certs as it is, fortunately none of them are

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Waytago They made a whole mess out of the certifications after 2003. Before that it was MCSE for servers/network, and MCSA for software dev. and MCDBA for SQL.Easily understood. (MCSE 4.0, 2000) Ask for a raise? Sure. GET a raise?Probably not without a move and a new

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Congrats! Time to ask for a raise? -D > On Mar 13, 2018, at 3:53 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I passed my exam this a.m., I'm now a Certified Systems Engineering > Professional, so yah let's go junking. I'll check with the Chairman of the > Social

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True Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow! Who's o n crack? > Need! Nope! You need it like you need another hole in the head. > Want? maybe > >> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

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I passed my exam this a.m., I'm now a Certified Systems Engineering Professional, so yah let's go junking. I'll check with the Chairman of the Social Committee and get back to you. Worst case scenario we put in the engine from Wilton's 300D. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Mar 13, 2018

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Wow! Who's o n crack? Need! Nope! You need it like you need another hole in the head. Want? maybe Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes March 13, 2018 at 2:17 PM I need that car. You need to go get it, then I bring a 3 car trailer down and haul 3 back to

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Ha I think I am going to keep this E300 now that I have it running well, or at least try to sell it for some good money now not Okie money.  I need to check the GPs on it though, see what those codes are about. I don't need another car but it is not bad, would need a new set of tires if I was

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I need that car. You need to go get it, then I bring a 3 car trailer down and haul 3 back to okieland Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's about an hour away out in the country/hood I am thinking. I might go

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You did not read the ad carefully. It is not the rod bender. It is the elusive 8 cylinder 300D. RB On 13/03/2018 2:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It's about an hour away out in the country/hood I am thinking.  I might go $400 depending, start at $300...  whatever the starting issue

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It's about an hour away out in the country/hood I am thinking.  I might go $400 depending, start at $300...  whatever the starting issue is is probably something pretty simple if he drove it home. But it apparently is a rodbender so who knows. Max -- you looking for a short road trip to

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$500 and your buddies in the barn have a stable mate. Do it. You know you want to. -D > On Mar 13, 2018, at 2:49 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 1992 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $750 > >

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1992 Mercedes Benz 300SD - $750 https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1992-mercedes-benz-300sd/6525753462.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

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Lowbrow! --FT On 6/30/17 12:06 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: HA! That made me laugh. I remember my Uncle drank Schaeffer beer when I was a kid and my Dad would call it nothing but swill. He would say this while he drank Pabst or even Lowenbrau if it was a big week! Don Snook --

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B DOUBLE E DOUBLE R U N BEER RU All you need is a ten and a fiver and a car and a key and a sober driver... --FT On 6/30/17 12:16 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I used to make beer runs for her when I was driving age. -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never,

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Paternal grandfather owned taverns and bowling alleys all his life in the St. Louis area, and as a result was beholden to the August Busch family. Busch Bavarian and Lowenbrau were the swills of choice around my house growing up. I would point out that we were allowed to drink beer as early as

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Message- From: Meade Dillon [mailto:dillonm...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 5:45 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread I believe that Marshall used to say that any modern oil, synthetic or conventional, was a much bett

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...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 3:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread Schaeffer Is the One oil to have When you're having More than one... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ-8tXrqBu0 -MMM- On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 3:18 PM, Cra

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-5,000 miles. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Curt Raymond [mailto:curtlud...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 3:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread The only thing I'd think about is if you needed a quart for

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I believe that Marshall used to say that any modern oil, synthetic or conventional, was a much better oil that what was available when the OM61x engines were designed. I don't see why that logic would not extend to Don's BMW, as long as the oil meets the spec that his engine calls for.

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> Donald wrote: > I had to get my oil changed on my BMW. > He told me uses Schaeffer oil. > So, does anybody have any experience with this oil? Nope. But I have heard only good things about Schaeffer. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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Yes. Because Craig is a real man and is technically a trucker now days. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 29, 2017, at 3:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:47:20 + Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > >> He told me uses

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Schaeffer Is the One oil to have When you're having More than one... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ-8tXrqBu0 -MMM- On Thu, Jun 29, 2017 at 3:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:47:20 + Donald Snook via Mercedes >

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On Thu, 29 Jun 2017 19:47:20 + Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: > He told me uses Schaeffer oil. His job sells the oil and the > supplements so I was still wondering about it. He told me he uses > exclusively in his farm tractors. He has a farm and has two tractors

Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread

..@striplin.net> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread Never heard of it Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 29, 2017, at 2:47 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I had to get my oil changed on my BMW.  T

Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread

Never heard of it Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 29, 2017, at 2:47 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had to get my oil changed on my BMW. There is a small shop down the street > from my office and I know the Manager. His wife is a lawyer and he had a > good

Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread

[mailto:curtlud...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 2:53 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Donald Snook <d...@snooklawllc.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread I've given up on worrying about oil, if it meets a reasonably current specification I use it and

Re: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread

com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Donald Snook <d...@snooklawllc.com> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 3:47 PM Subject: [MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread I had to get my oil changed on my BMW.  There is a small shop down the street from my office and I know the

[MBZ] uh oh Oil Thread

I had to get my oil changed on my BMW. There is a small shop down the street from my office and I know the Manager. His wife is a lawyer and he had a good reputation. He has worked on all of my cars and always treated me well. So, he has done the last several oil changes on both my cars and

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh...

I'm not really sure why anyone would really care about this. Except, I guess when the whistle was blown the value of the cars declined, but that is not a particularly rational response, the car does exactly what it was doing the day before and the only thing hurt was felings. I wonder

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh...

ebenz.com> Cc: Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 3:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Uh oh... AIR POLLUTION:Mercedes owner sues Daimler over alleged rigged diesel testsPublished: Friday, February 19, 2016 A Mercedes diesel car owner is suing Daimler

[MBZ] Uh oh...

AIR POLLUTION:Mercedes owner sues Daimler over alleged rigged diesel testsPublished: Friday, February 19, 2016 A Mercedes diesel car owner is suing Daimler AG on the grounds that the manufacturer programmed its clean diesel vehicles to emit more nitrogen oxides than legally allowed. The New

[MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

We need to reach out to Larry. Our resident oil expert is AWOL. Last notice his ISP was blocking list mail. commiecast, I think. He was resisting using a gmail acct for the list. Unfortunately our M1 is no longer Herr Doktor Booth's M1! I came across this looking for centistoke to API

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