Rusty has the leatherique cleaner, but I find a product called
Quick-n-Brite www.quicknbrite.com works just as well, and is far
cheaper. It also works on damn near everything else, from trans lube
to the dog--literally! I use it to wash my cars, including filthy
rims, and carpets, upholstry,
Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment.
--R
Hendrik Riessen wrote:
Well I guess the term expert comes from experience, or to put it another way
an expert is someone with a lot of experience.
Hendrik
who is not really an expert on anything
I have a Holiday Inn Express down the street.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
Hi, All.
I spent 1959-62 at No. 1 Radio School, R.A.F. Locking as an
apprentice where I graduated 23 out of 142 and thus fully qualified
to be an idiot stick pilot.
TTFN
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
It's Tommy this
an' Tommy that
and chuck 'im out, the brute:.
R.K.
It was released in 1894 so the West was essentially won although by then
although there continued to be minor skirmishes - Poncho Via (sp?) for one
and I believe Teddy Roosevelt used some during the San Juan unpleasantness
although the mod 1903 bolt action was the standard USA issue. Some
Hell, I can throw the cherry picker in the back of the truck(assuming
the waterpump is fixed by then, another story), and we can get busy.
Hopefully Alan sends pics soon
Kevin J. Slater wrote:
How about this for a new topic of discussion:
Kleb goes to the RustyQ via Tennessee and drives
Well last night the fancy Duramax decided to lose its waterpump. Its at
the dealer now, told them it has to be done first thing in the morning.
We shall see. Might end up having to drive the firetruck suburban down.
--
Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL,
did you let him know?
Bob Rentfro wrote:
I'll let him know...
Bob Rentfro
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Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL,
87 300SDL #2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2,
84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
Now this is the gary we all know and love.
Gary Hurst wrote:
when i moved to atlanta, i moved to what appeared to be a very nice
apartment complex in norcross.
people moved out. less nice people moved in. i didn't pay it any real
attention.
in short order, it became a slum. it wasn't that
oh no, not another transmission thread.
BIll Phelps wrote:
Thanks to all who answer my original request. Taking your advice, I checked
the selector.
All OK there. Dropped the tranny pan last Saturday. There were no debris
present. The fluid
was clear though slightly dark with a mid burnt
yes, closed doors. there are lots of efforts to find someone to take
over, so there is some hope.
the 94 was a john browning design and would be the lever action we
would generally have the greatest familiarity with. it's a sweet gun,
but you find most of them in 30-30, which is just not that
sounds like you need the master of schmooze (me) to get the shop working in
your favor. Today, a truck blew out a wheel seal less than 5 miles from the
International dealer in Louisville, KY. He was on the way to pick up a load of
parts (that was already close to late) for Nissan headed to
oh no, not another gun thread...
Hendrik
who is taking the piss
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles
It was released in 1894 so the
yeah, i don't know. it's all one continuum to me. cars, guns, computers,
watches, futbol. just sort of flows, man.
and i don't even do drugs!
On 10/25/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
oh no, not another gun thread...
Hendrik
who is taking the piss
- Original Message
the 94 was a john browning design and would be the lever action we
would generally have the greatest familiarity with. it's a sweet gun,
but you find most of them in 30-30, which is just not that interesting
a cartridge for me.
I have one in .44 mag. I like .44 mag, don't ask me why. I prefer
the 300Se /103 engine seems to be sluggish from idle to about 2200RPM, then the
acceleration is quite brisk.
the engine has freshly replaced electric consumables including the throttle
plate potentiometer, fuel pump and filter.
I have slightly leaned out then richened the mixture but
Check the timing chain, they dont' last all that long in an M103
(single row chain!), and your symptoms sound a great deal like late
valve timing -- the power is still there, but it doesn't show up until
high rpm.
Peter
Thanks will do so .
mak
Check the timing chain, they dont' last all that long in an M103
(single row chain!), and your symptoms sound a great deal like late
valve timing -- the power is still there, but it doesn't show up until
high rpm.
Peter
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Gary,
Thought the 1911 was made by Colt..
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles
yes, closed doors. there are lots of efforts
Fold it up
Put it in the 'Burban
or tie it to the roof.
You are from OK after all..
Lots of room.
Mike
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From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 10:03 PM
Subject:
Hey OK Don, I am skeptical of your fractional accomplishments. Somewhere
in there you had to achieve 100 percent of a B.A. degree.
I can! Since you mention it, I achieved 1/16 of a B.S. in chemistry, which
is 11/16 more pitiful than your failure to reach closure.
Also, my undergrad Geology
100% of a doctorate in third world development and human rights - providing
absolutely nothing to do with mechanical knowledge except an appreciation of
those who can work on them, and a bit of what is appropriate in a
development project.
Just about any doctorate [out of the
Dear Mz Friends,
I have an offer to replace a head gasket on my 1990 300SE at $1,000. How does
that sound?
What's the probability of the head being warped? The car overheated but never
pegged the temp guage. I have oil mixed in the anti-freeze but not the other
way around.
If the head is
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From: Robert Massmann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 2:03 PM
Subject: Old Mercedes Spotted
Spotted this in Wilmington, Ohio yesturday. Photo attached. Hopefully
Kaleb
will let it be
Of all the guns my Dad owns there are only 3 I really care about and they're
all Winchester lever guns.
2 model 94s, one is serial number 5,xxx in 38-55, fully octagonal barrel, no
hood on the front sight.
The other is later but has the very rare semi-octagonal barrel its chambered in
32
My dad had a lever action Winchester 38-40 for a while. I remember it
having an octagonal barrel, and it used a short cartridge. It was nice,
but we could not use it for hunting in the lowlands of NC.
Tom Potter
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
1911 is made my many companies, originally and most famously colt. It is a
John Browning design.
On 10/26/06, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gary,
Thought the 1911 was made by Colt..
Mike
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From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
The power brakes on my 190D get a little worse every time its a little colder.
Today they took a good mile or two before they were real reliable.
I'm going to start troubleshooting and replacing but first;
The vacuum hose to the brake booster is a different kind of hose than that
which goes to
Has anyone removed the front speakers in a 124? I assume the grille comes
up and the speakers come out the top. Anyone BTDT? any advice will be
appriciated. TIA
Loren
88 TE
et al
Loren Faeth
yes, kinda like. while there is a company called browning that bears his
name, nearly all browning designs were not sold under the browning name.
comparisons to the elder porsche are appropriate.
On 10/26/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Kinda like Dr. Ferdinand Porshe designed cars
Looks like a 300SC (?) coupe (not a cabriolet).
I'll give them $501 for it (pre-emptively outbidding Kaleb).
On 10/26/06, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
THAT is a beautiful vehicle. If only...
Tom Potter
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sohow 'bout a Koozie cup holders in my next order since I can't make it
down (refueling outages suck)?
Bob Rentfro...many, many miles away
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From: Rusty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED];
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October
Yes...he said he would wait awhile and jump back in.
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 7:04 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ADMIN, Final warning before entire list goes into
It's $42.50 and not on my site.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:50 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: [MBZ] Brake booster woes
The power brakes on my 190D get a little worse every time its a little
You got it.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:36 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
Sohow 'bout a Koozie cup holders in my next order since I can't make
it
Sweet! Order incoming...
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Rusty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:48 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] RustyQ 2006
You got it.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On 10/26/06, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has anyone removed the front speakers in a 124? I assume the grille comes
up and the speakers come out the top. Anyone BTDT? any advice will be
appriciated. TIA
Loren, if your '88 is like my '87, the angled trim strip to the inside
of the
a lot of those are pretty nice. plenty with indoor pools, which is always a
big plus with kids
On 10/25/06, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have a Holiday Inn Express down the street.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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oh my god. you can get a degree in THAT?
On 10/26/06, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
100% of a doctorate in third world development and human rights -
providing
absolutely nothing to do with mechanical knowledge except an appreciation
of
those who can work on them, and a bit of what is
On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:45:25 -0400 Rusty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's $42.50 and not on my site.
I.e., call him at (800) 741-5252 to order.
Craig
I didn't think the 94 was chambered in pistol cartridges like the 38-40
although it may have been.
The 38-55 is a much longer cartridge although it uses the same diameter bullets.
It was good on most large game out to about 100 yards although its a bit small
for moose.
It was also quite popular
It looks like the grommet is on the hose. I don't see one being sold
separately.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:21 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brake booster woes
Yup, Rusty got
I am not sure whether it was a 94 or not. I remember the bullets being
flat on the end--not pointed.
Tom Potter
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:17 AM
To: Diesel List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT -
Have a safe trip and have fun. I wish I could make it. Maybe next year.
Tom Potter
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 10:27 AM
To: Banned List; Mercedes Mailing List
Subject: [MBZ] heading
AH.That clears it up. Brilliant man that Mr. Browning.
Mike
- Original Message -
From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Old Rifles
1911 is made my many companies,
Beautiful!
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Robert Massmann
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 7:56 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Fw: Old Mercedes Spotted
- Original Message -
From: Robert Massmann [EMAIL
lever actions can't feed spitzer type bullets. the paradigm for lever
actions are flat and kinda stumpy up against flat and stumpy. that's why
you see all the lever actions in 30-30 and not 30 '06.
On 10/26/06, Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I am not sure whether it was a 94 or not.
Didn't realize you were so close, but SWMBO is having some medical issues at
the moment and I am needed for home IV and dressing changes until past the
weekend of the event. Maybe next year.
BillR
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Rusty
Yes, you can [I could even send you a pic of the diploma section of my
office wall ...]. It is amazing what you can get a degree in with some $$
and [in my case] ten years to develop the project and write the appropriate
thesis [in between a full time work and 4 kids]. Beats getting a REAL job,
can i get one in eating sandwiches?
On 10/26/06, BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, you can [I could even send you a pic of the diploma section of my
office wall ...]. It is amazing what you can get a degree in with some $$
and [in my case] ten years to develop the project and write the
It's a long story, but includes medical school not requiring a degree,
only the prerequisites, not being accepted, working in photography and
publications, getting married, kids, all of that. I'm now an IT
engineer (the calculus helped me meet the MQ's). A degree doesn't seem
that important now.
I is really really smart.
On 10/24/06, Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So Curt, what are YOUR qualifications?
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler/propane injection #22 (219k)
'84 300D (218k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg
I never really thought about it before, but it sure makes sense upon
reflection. Those little pointy bullets probably would not work well
jammed up against another center fire cartridge--or maybe they would
work too well. I learn something every day.
Tom Potter
-Original Message-
From:
Thats because the cartridge was centerfire and the rifle probably had tubular
magazine.
If you used pointed bullets in a tubular mag its quite possible one of the
bullets would strike the primer
of the cartridge in front of it hard enough to set it off. That'd be as they
say bad.
So almost all
Thanks. I found a pocket knife blade was effective between the trim strip
and the grille to pry up the trim strip. Your guidance was enough to get
me started. Should have some sound in a day or three.
Loren
At 09:58 AM 10/26/2006, you wrote:
Loren, if your '88 is like my '87, the angled
Hi Les,
Its hard to say if $1000 is fair without knowing the prevailing labor rate
in your area. But think of what's involved. The fuel injection and intake
system must come off - the exhaust must be released, the distr removed with
the wires, the cam covers removed, the timing chain
There were 2 or three Brownings who designed firearms. In Nauvoo, IL is
the original Browning cabin, as part of the LDS tour of Nauvoo. Yep,
Browning was a member of what is now known as the LDS church.
At 10:43 AM 10/26/2006, you wrote:
AH.That clears it up. Brilliant man that Mr.
Is anyone here a member of Densa? Densa is the sister organization of
Mensa; the difference being that Densans take an ignorance test while
Mensans take an intelligence test.
Gerry (20 year member of Densa)
-
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From:
Is that the original color? Looks like 57 Chevy turquoise repaint. I
would only go $513 because of that.
Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess
1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The Princess
Wickford, RI
--
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My motto is Why do it right the first time? Where do I sign up for
Densa?
On 10/26/06, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is anyone here a member of Densa? Densa is the sister organization of
Mensa; the difference being that Densans take an ignorance test while
Mensans take an intelligence
Oh great, a bidding war. :((
On 10/26/06, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is that the original color? Looks like 57 Chevy turquoise repaint. I
would only go $513 because of that.
Dwight
Dwight Giles, Jr
1979 240D auto, 250K + + miles-Green Goddess
1990 300D 2.5t, 135K miles-The
Aren't you already a Republican?
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
My motto is Why do it right the first time? Where do I sign up for
Densa?
On Thu, 26 Oct Loren Faeth wrote:
Has anyone removed the front speakers in a 124? I assume the grille comes
up and the speakers come out the top
Loren
I did this recently on my W201 - I imagine that a W124 would be very similar
I needed to use a very small, and very short, Phillips screwdriver
I agree, don't go there, this list is reeling as it is.
Harry
On 10/26/06, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:42:01 -0500 Rich Thomas
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Aren't you already a Republican?
Don't go there.
Craig
___
Perhaps in the nutritional components and their relation to RDA, with a few
chapters on the development and biases of the RDA itself. I would suggest
an in-depth analysis of differences in gastric chemistry of test subjects,
relating that to the overall nutritional effectiveness of the components
Yes, let's try to keep it to cars mostly. And parts of course!
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harry Watkins
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 4:30 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Now: Qualifications
I agree, don't go
What a bunch of party poopers...
On 10/26/06, Harry Watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I agree, don't go there, this list is reeling as it is.
Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state
'87 300TD intercooler/propane injection #22 (219k)
'84 300D (218k)
Gashuffer:
OK we know AS is nowhere near a Pubbie, that was some subtle irony, in
no way intended to offend, start flames, send the list off to the ozone
(well, maybe not the ozone, that is too controversial), or whatever. IT
WAS A JOKE!!! Lame maybe, but there you go. I kinda like pinging ALL
my
The chain in the 103 is reputed to be a relatively reliable item, when I
mean relative I am speaking of the M102 which formed the basis of 103.
The 103 is a smoother, more balanced motor that does not chew chains as much
as the 102.
If you don't mind me asking Peter, what forms your basis for
Look even nicer in a bright red paintjob, personally I'd be too scared to
drive it for fear of damaging it.
Guess that is why I drive bargain bin Mercs.
- Original Message -
From: BillR [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, October 27,
Brake booster to vac pump line, you may have to call. Comes with the
screw fittings on each end, only available as the complete part.
Check to make sure the booster itself holds vac before buying a new one.
Peter
Carefully lift the trim strip beside the grille with a putty knife
(dull, please!). In snaps in place. Underneath are two screws, on
nearly straight up a the rear and one at a sharp angle in the front.
Speakers themselves are held in place by a set of spring clips.
Don't drop the wire down
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