Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask -- 1991 Mercedes-Benz SDL350,$4,500

2023-12-27 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yes. -D > On Dec 27, 2023, at 4:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rod bender? > > On Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 3:58 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Maybe for $2k if it runs OK, body and interior don't look half bad >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask -- 1991 Mercedes-Benz SDL350,$4,500

2023-12-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Rod bender? On Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 3:58 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe for $2k if it runs OK, body and interior don't look half bad > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1753203348510248 > > -- > --FT > ___ >

[MBZ] Stupid ask -- 1991 Mercedes-Benz SDL350,$4,500

2023-12-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Maybe for $2k if it runs OK, body and interior don't look half bad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1753203348510248 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Stupid ask but looks nice -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 300TD Sedan 4D, $5, 500

2023-11-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
Yeah … mine actually still have key switches that work or worked I have fixed a million mowers and motor scooters … I still have a bunch of this stuff Www.javacycles.com Xx rick > On Mar 20, 2023, at 12:37 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Usually on small engines there is one wire that handles

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Usually on small engines there is one wire that handles grounding the coil. Often it wraps around the outside of the engine and has a connector inline somewhere. If you can find and unplug it the machine is always on which at least lets you know that the no-spark issue is outside of the

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
Yeah, it’s an electric start maybe 8 hp rear end rider … probably late 70s …. I have the service manual for it or a similar one, so I’ll read up on it Maybe easier to fix my slightly newer snapper ($150) that just stopped …. I think it’s some safety switch causing no spark I just haven’t

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This is a Snapper RER? (rear engine rider) They're actually really simple and, as you say, already have the grease fitting. I've had to fart around with this on mine quite a bit, a couple years ago the pulley came loose from it's hub. While I had it off I don't remember if the spindle fell out

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
> Yeah, it will barely turn ….it is big … the blade is about 30 inches and has > two big bearings and a grease fitting which I had greased It just looks like a pain to remove > On Mar 19, 2023, at 10:05 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn? > >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Seized how like seized in the bearing and won't turn? Generally the spindles are pretty simple arrangements. Most cheap mowers don't have a way to grease the sealed spindle bearings. It's pretty easy to pull the housings apart and drill and tap for grease fittings. I did that on the Crapsman

Re: [MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes. All you have to do is pop a little cover off where the seat belt mounts and move the cover to the other side. On 3/19/2023 7:14 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Folks Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and passenger front seats swappable?I think

[MBZ] Stupid e320 question

2023-03-19 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
Folks Here is maybe stupid 2002 e320 hovercraft question …. Are the driver and passenger front seats swappable?I think the drivers back has a busted frame or something on the back and if I could swap them, I could take my time repairing it Speaking of mowers, my running $50 snapper rider

Re: [MBZ] Stupid crazy prices

2023-02-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Some fakebook “expert” will see the value --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 20, 2023, at 7:10 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > People seem to be back to asking $12k for 240Ds on Fakebook. I think when I > get my 2 ready to sell I will list list them for that and see what happens. >

[MBZ] Stupid crazy prices

2023-02-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
People seem to be back to asking $12k for 240Ds on Fakebook. I think when I get my 2 ready to sell I will list list them for that and see what happens. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] Stupid ask -- 2006 Mercedes SLK - $15, 000 (West Ashley Charleston)

2022-10-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
For this kind of money you could get a nice SL https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/johns-island-2006-mercedes-slk/7542664965.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Stupid home AC

2022-07-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
AC guys just left. They checked the capacitors, which were fine, checked the r410 which was fine, checked the contacts in the contractor that were fine. No issues found. Only thing they said was with the power flashed it might have tripped an overload when it tried to start back up. I turned it

Re: [MBZ] Stupid home AC

2022-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If the humidity level is high, it will cool slowly until enough water has condensed out of the air. Condensing the water vapor in the air releases a lot of heat (phase change) that has to be pumped out before you'll really start cooling the air. On Mon, Jul 25, 2022, at 11:06 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Stupid home AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This one might still have something going on, not sure.  It was around 105 today, house was 86 when I got home.  It has been running for about 2.5 hours and temp is only down to 82 at the moment. It is still 92 outside.  I would have thought it would cool down the house faster than that, but

Re: [MBZ] Stupid home AC

2022-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The setting of the thermostat makes no difference. The AC is either running or not. If it's running, and working properly, the evaporator will be cold but not below freezing. If it's freezing up, it needs a charge, and whatever is leaking needs to be repaired. On Mon, Jul 25, 2022, at 9:00

Re: [MBZ] Stupid home AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m not sure, I know it was running and proper temp was being maintained then about an hour later I noticed it was getting warm in the house and the compressor was not running. We shall see if it shuts off again. Btw even though it’s running the defrost board is still flash the coil sensor

Re: [MBZ] Stupid home AC

2022-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Did it freeze up and finally thawed out after sitting and not running? I lived in Newport News VA one summer in an apartment and the manager told us when we moved in not to set it below like 76 on hot days because it would freeze up.  It did even if not set that low when we got home from work

[MBZ] Stupid home AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You may recall the night before we left for Colorado AC quit working. Outside condenser fan was running but not the compressor. Inside unit was running. Also the defrost board was flashing code for coil sensor failure. It had been like that for an hour or 2. I shut it off. Just walked in the

Re: [MBZ] Stupid brake lite switch

2022-06-07 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I bet a shot of good contact cleaner is cheaper and quicker. I use De-Ox-It. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Stupid brake lite switch

2022-06-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The other day I got the BAS ASR error after I hit the brakes.  It cleared up on its own after I restarted the car.  Figured it was brake lite switch time.  I knew I bought 2 and installed one, so I have one I the shelf.  Today it happened again and of course cruise does not work when this

[MBZ] Stupid ask -- 04 Mint Mercedes ML500 1 owner AWD must see ! - $7, 000 (Jacksonville)

2022-05-18 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2022-01-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I think the aftermath is over. Summary, post-recovery: I checked the water pump at home, it was still stiff. Didn't feel 'notchy' like a bad bearing, it's a straight grinding stiffness, perhaps like the drive flange is contacting the face of the housing. Regardless, it's defective and needs

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> If bad stuff started happening when the belt came off, and not when the > battery went some time after the belt came off, you might want a better > battery. How old is it? You might be right. I've no idea how old it is. Will have to look sometime. The recovery went flawlessly. We drove

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-21 09:41, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Really, quite _quite_ lucky, all things considered. If bad stuff started happening when the belt came off, and not when the battery went some time after the belt came off, you might want a better battery. How old is it?

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Were you cruising at speed, or slogging slow speed in snow? Cruising in traffic knot behind plows at first. As we approached the exit the dash lights got even dimmer and lots more warnings started showing up, dimly, on the dash display. I was 'coasting' as far as I could towards that last

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-21 09:17, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: 50 miles with no headlights maybe. It was closer to 5. Puking engine at the end was pushing it barely faster than we would have been able to, on dry pavement. Which it wasn't. The plows were out and the snow was coming down... Were you

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> 50 miles with no headlights maybe. It was closer to 5. Puking engine at the end was pushing it barely faster than we would have been able to, on dry pavement. Which it wasn't. The plows were out and the snow was coming down... Heat had stopped. We're on our way soon to retrieve the car...

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Lots of luck. I have done that drive enough to know just how big of a bullet you dodged Clay > On Dec 20, 2021, at 1:27 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Saturday I went to pick up my son from college in Missoula, and > halfway back home the car threw the belt. No alternator, water

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-20 17:52, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Typo. 110 miles. Not doing that on a brand new battery and no serpentine belt. 50 miles with no headlights maybe. 11 miles would be easy, assuming you could get the coolant moving. I know from experience a M112 only goes up 5-10 degrees

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is pretty common and cheap to replace.  I always check them before I do a belt.  Probably a good idea to keep on the shelf. On 12/20/2021 4:27 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Saturday I went to pick up my son from college in Missoula, and halfway back home the car threw the belt. No

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Well, not 1100 miles but still a bigger issue than 11 miles. Obviously, think long and hard and try to figure out everything you could need. Good luck. When are you doing this? Tomorrow? Randy On 20/12/2021 4:52 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Typo. 110 miles. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The 05E320 wagon munched the tensioner pulley the day after I got it, late at night.  Had to call a friend to come collect me, I was about 100yd from another friend's farm so pulled into a field and left it there.  I should have dealt with it as I heard it screaming on the way home from Hilton

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Typo. 110 miles. -- Jim ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Pretty common source of failure on these engines/cars and fortunately an easy/cheap one to fix. Sorry you had a failure while on the road, especially in inclement weather. That’s never fun, but at least you weren’t stranded out in the Styx somewhere. For what it’s worth, this is a maintenance

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> How far from home is the car? 11 miles, over two mountain passes. > I know you have the big Dodge. Do you have a car hauler trailer? Have car trailer, and three tow-capable pickups. > Can you borrow one? Might be better to go prepared to drag it home on the > trailer. That's the problem.

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Modern vehicles are a pain in so many ways. How far from home is the car? I know you have the big Dodge. Do you have a car hauler trailer? Can you borrow one? Might be better to go prepared to drag it home on the trailer. Good Luck. Randy On 20/12/2021 4:27 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Saturday I went to pick up my son from college in Missoula, and halfway back home the car threw the belt. No alternator, water pump, or power steering---awkward! There is almost no reserve capacity in this car, the dash lights started dimming after only a few minutes. Temp gauge never got very

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask on a wagon -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $4, 999

2020-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I almost paid that for a tan on green 2003, 97kmi, back in 2011. I was afflicted by a bad case of the poors at the time, but I often wish I'd bought it instead of the 234kmi 1999 I finally bought in March 2012. A 8 year old Benz is more valuable than a 18 year old Benz, I would think. And

[MBZ] Stupid ask on a wagon -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class,$4,999

2020-12-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Crazy https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3630247133705856/?ref=search_code=undefined -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Stupid money 300TD -- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 turbo diesel, $5, 000

2020-12-17 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Either way, worth at least $5k all day long. On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 5:57 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is the hood bent? > > RB > > On 17/12/2020 4:26 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > > Low in the rear and different plates front and rear. > > IMO > >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid money 300TD -- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 turbo diesel, $5, 000

2020-12-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, stupid money but seems they are all going for stupid money these days. On 12/17/2020 3:45 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/212806447085488/?ref=search_code=undefined ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Stupid money 300TD -- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 turbo diesel, $5, 000

2020-12-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah I noticed the squat, maybe it is from Carolinas --FT On 12/17/20 5:26 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Low in the rear and different plates front and rear. IMO Fred On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 4:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Stupid money 300TD -- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 turbo diesel, $5, 000

2020-12-17 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Is the hood bent? RB On 17/12/2020 4:26 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Low in the rear and different plates front and rear. IMO Fred On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 4:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Stupid money 300TD -- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 turbo diesel, $5, 000

2020-12-17 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Low in the rear and different plates front and rear. IMO Fred On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 4:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/212806447085488/?ref=search_code=undefined > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] Stupid money 300TD -- 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 turbo diesel, $5, 000

2020-12-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 7 Sep 2020 22:37:48 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > They use a known point for a reference datum on the GPS reading. With > that they can get very high accuracy, better than what the GPS can do > with the civilian signal It's called differential GPS. There has been no

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
They use a known point for a reference datum on the GPS reading. With that they can get very high accuracy, better than what the GPS can do with the civilian signal --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t know much about

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I don’t know much about surveying but isn’t this all done via GPS these days? We got a friend who is a surveyor who is supposed to be doing a pin and stake for us. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 7:42 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > >  > In the end the joke is on him, any surveyor will

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
For what it’s worth, several of the locating “pins” on my property consist of fasteners with what appear to be washers around them driven into the concrete driveway or sidewalk, so it would be difficult at best to remove them. I was present when they surveyed my lot, and I had to get a neighbor

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Mon, September 7, 2020 8:41 pm, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Moving survey stakes is a felony. Moving stakes is only a crime if you have ever heard of anybody being prosecuted for it. Barring photographic evidence of the act taking place, I don't see that happening.

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 8 Sep 2020 00:41:32 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > In the end the joke is on him, any surveyor will go back to a known > monument, like a granite post. Anybody with any real brains will then > reference that monument to another one. Moving survey stakes is a > felony.

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In the end the joke is on him, any surveyor will go back to a known monument, like a granite post. Anybody with any real brains will then reference that monument to another one. Moving survey stakes is a felony. There's no reason for you to do it, why would you make your lot smaller? At this

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
There are actually survey stakes out there now but I guarantee he moved them. The lots are across from each other from one side of the road to the other. It’s not the most accurate way but we know exactly where the property line is for the house directly across the street from us and our stake

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yup, no plan survives contact with the enemy. You've met the enemy and he is you... Get out while you're still married. Watch "Pacific Heights" for a worst case scenario. -Curt On Monday, September 7, 2020, 12:48:57 AM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: You really need to dump

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The floor damage was 100% from the improper washing machine connection and the broken toilet. Otherwise under the house is bone dry. It’s not so much the house but him creating a river across the driveway and back yard. Even with the drainage before he was there during a super heavy long period

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Mon, September 7, 2020 8:17 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > After looking at it again today it appears it was installed by a propane > company and is probably right at 10 feet from the fence. However the > fence is 2 feet on my side of the property line. If you pay for a survey, pay a

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
After looking at it again today it appears it was installed by a propane company and is probably right at 10 feet from the fence. However the fence is 2 feet on my side of the property line. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 1:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 7 Sep 2020

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Regardless of whether you keep the house as a rental for 3 years, or sell it now, the neighbors code violations [multiple] impact your property value. 1. He altered drainage so it now drains into your property... which floods the driveway on your property... Good cause for a lawsuit, with code

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
On 9/7/20 9:23 AM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Okie lightning? -D On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might burn

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 7 Sep 2020 18:43:21 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Which, if it stands for the next three or four years, is going to be a > massive legal PITA when the time comes. Nip that fence and propane tank > crap in the bud now. I would start by calling a surveyer if the boundaries are

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
: astr...@indiana.edu Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors The problem is that if there is any encroachment on property lines, that will be an issue for the closing. Title survey will most likely identify this. Allan Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes writes: > I agree sell it now while it’s em

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The problem is that if there is any encroachment on property lines, that will be an issue for the closing. Title survey will most likely identify this. Allan Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes writes: > I agree sell it now while it’s empty and cleaned up. Let the fence and tank > become the next

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
I agree sell it now while it’s empty and cleaned up. Let the fence and tank become the next owner’s problem. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 12:48 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > You really need to dump this house. > > I know, the plan is three years. In three years,

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Hm Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 7, 2020, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to > your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might > burn down.. . Terrible to

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Okie lightning? -D > On Sep 7, 2020, at 9:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to > your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might > burn down.. . Terrible to contemplate...

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It would be a shame if lightning hit that propane tank, being so close to your rent house and all... Could start a big fire and your empty house might burn down.. . Terrible to contemplate... --FT Sent from iPhone > On Sep 6, 2020, at 11:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m with Rick. I can’t imagine the gains you’ll have over three years after you deduct the costs you’re incurring now (and maybe again in three years). I don’t know what the market is doing where you are, but around here there are severe inventory constraints, meaning people are bidding up

Re: [MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-06 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
You really need to dump this house. I know, the plan is three years. In three years, you're going to be doing this... again. Home buyers want fresh paint, fresh carpet, fresh appliances, fresh landscaping, etc. Do it now, sell it and be done. If property values drop again, you'll be waiting

[MBZ] Stupid neighbors

2020-09-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So at Okie Acres 1 aka rental house, a dude from Shitcago just built a house on the lot next door. I think I already talked about how he built his privacy fence at least 1-2 feet on my side. Since I have been over there all the time I observed he had an in ground pool and the whole area is

Re: [MBZ] Stupid money for a ML320

2020-09-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Tue, September 1, 2020 9:11 am, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > But it's a free market... > > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-mercedes-benz-ml320-3/ I was thinking of asking half that for my less than perfect 2003 350 with 190k ___

[MBZ] Stupid money for a ML320

2020-09-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But it's a free market... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2003-mercedes-benz-ml320-3/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Stupid people

2020-07-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well I don’t have a truck so he is SOL. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2020, at 8:22 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Thu, July 23, 2020 9:19 am, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Guy has a car listed on Fakebook. He says he wants $2k or trade. It’s a >> 116. Somewhat nice

Re: [MBZ] Stupid people

2020-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On Thu, July 23, 2020 9:19 am, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Guy has a car listed on Fakebook. He says he wants $2k or trade. It’s a > 116. Somewhat nice looking. I message him asking what he is looking to > trade for. He asks me what I got. I say all kinds of things just need to > know

[MBZ] Stupid people

2020-07-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Guy has a car listed on Fakebook. He says he wants $2k or trade. It’s a 116. Somewhat nice looking. I message him asking what he is looking to trade for. He asks me what I got. I say all kinds of things just need to know what sort of things you are looking for. He says a truck, I say OK. Later

Re: [MBZ] Stupid people

2020-02-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Dat cause you a stoopit ass honky ass muthafukka --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 28, 2020, at 10:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't get it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Stupid people

2020-02-28 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Today I was at Copart in the loading area to pickup a car. Normally people who are waiting to load pull up in the area and sort of stay out of other's way who are also loading, leaving enough room for them to get their trailer loaded.  I park out of the way then another guy pulls in the side

Re: [MBZ] Stupid fakebook 123 people

2019-01-28 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
run the glow plugs twice, hold the pedal to the floor, crank til it's running. Works every time. And it's in the owner's manual ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Stupid fakebook 123 people

2019-01-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Some dude posted a video of him cranking on his 123 for about 60 seconds to start it when it was really cold outside.  People immediately start talking about what a dummy he is and he will burn up his battery and starter.  Jaime posts his wonderful info on cold starting these diesels.  The

Re: [MBZ] Stupid groomer

2019-01-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sure, the "gear" lever is right by my elbow, but remember top speed is 12mph, even if it sticks its no great shakes. The pedal actually has a place to put your boot to pull it back, I think they planned for it to stick... -Curt On Friday, January 18, 2019, 4:28:23 PM EST, Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] Stupid groomer

2019-01-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Is there a way to take it out of gear quickly if the throttle sticks while you are driving it? RB On 18/01/2019 2:45 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Big snowstorm due here this weekend so we went to prep the groomers today. I was surprised, the ASV didn't want to start even though it

[MBZ] Stupid groomer

2019-01-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Big snowstorm due here this weekend so we went to prep the groomers today. I was surprised, the ASV didn't want to start even though it was only about 25F. I plugged it in and it started after about 15 minutes on the heat but sounded kind of weird and the accelerator linkage was sticky, it'd

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-12-01 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Sorry, i only got as far as the web link The selection of diesel W126 around here is sparse. I have contacted most of the possible engine donors. The DD on CL are looking for more cash than I think they are worth. I also already have a can of worms. I do not need to start over with another

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-12-01 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
If one should fall out of the cupboards, let me know how soon it might make its way out west clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 30, 2018, at 3:54 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I probably have one hiding around here somewhere. > > On 11/30/2018 5:35 PM, clay monroe

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-12-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's good new! GLWTSearch. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Nov 29, 2018 at 9:31 PM clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have fallen into a funding source to put Allen (SD) back on the road. > SWMBA will probably be satisfied to not be taking part in putting me

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-11-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
A decent running engine is going to far exceed the current ability of the block in Allen. IT would be nicer to be able to drop it in, but higher miles engine might end up getting refurbishment. I am thinking I should have done that to Allen, as the car has 483k on the clock. Probably a

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-11-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I probably have one hiding around here somewhere. On 11/30/2018 5:35 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: I would loathe taking a working car off the street. Putting a motor into mine should not require the sacrifice of a good enough diesel that can bring love to somebody. Something like the

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-11-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I would loathe taking a working car off the street. Putting a motor into mine should not require the sacrifice of a good enough diesel that can bring love to somebody. Something like the Okie Acres repository of useful parts or a long block hiding in a garage. clay monroe

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-11-30 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Seattle. Long haul for a whole car, but might just work for a crated engine. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 30, 2018, at 5:06 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clay, > > Sorry that I don't remember, but where are you located. I'm in the > Atlanta, Ga. area. > >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-11-30 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Seattle Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: ROGER HALE via Mercedes Date: 2018-11-30 7:06 AM (GMT-06:00) To: "List, Mercedes" Cc: ROGER HALE Subject: [MBZ] Stupid ask Clay,   Sorry that I don't remember, but where are you located.  I'm in th

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2018-11-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
If you’re looking for an SD I have one sitting here that was my boy’s. In decent shape, was a runner. Haven’t driven it for awhile but it starts and runs. We can talk. On the opposite coast though. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Nov 29, 2018, at 9:30 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > I

[MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-11-30 Thread ROGER HALE via Mercedes
Clay, Sorry that I don't remember, but where are you located. I'm in the Atlanta, Ga. area. Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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2018-11-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Always find the best solutions by asking here clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 29, 2018, at 6:45 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Most expensive engine on Car-part.com is $1000. Cheapest is $600. One from > an SD at Chehalis, WA for $775 People asking stupid prices

Re: [MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-11-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Most expensive engine on Car-part.com is $1000. Cheapest is $600. One from an SD at Chehalis, WA for $775 People asking stupid prices on fleabay, but many are engine/trans together. Many many others on car-part.com with prices unlisted. This means negotiable, or they are crazy. If you

[MBZ] Stupid ask

2018-11-29 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I have fallen into a funding source to put Allen (SD) back on the road. SWMBA will probably be satisfied to not be taking part in putting me in newer iron. Funds are limited, but should cover acquisition of a turbo powered OM617 of reasonable miles. Anybody on the list have a reliable enough

Re: [MBZ] Stupid cheap 300TD on BAT

2018-01-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Final bid was $1690 but the idiot owner had a reserve so NO SALE... On Tue, Jan 23, 2018 at 3:37 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The John Deere differential cover adds at least $66 to the value... > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-300td > >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid cheap 300TD on BAT

2018-01-23 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The John Deere differential cover adds at least $66 to the value... > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-mercedes-benz-300td ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

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