Re: [MBZ] OT: PCLinuxOS2007

2008-11-20 Thread Fmiser
Luther wrote: BUTT, WRONG! I have used 3 different USR internal modems, and ALL 3 functioned correctly under Linux. Winmodems will function correctly, but not out of the box. Not all of them will. Some are just lousy paper weights. It all depends on the DSP chipset. Some are well

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol/Why it works in Brazil/Stolen from OTC Journal

2008-11-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
Why not grow the same algae as a food source to displace the food that is being turned into fuel now? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 11:50 PM

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2008-11-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Methanol is a known toxin. Gasoline is worse. Of course methanol is poisonous, but we're already familiar with fuels that one should not bathe in or drink... Methanol is also called wood alcohol, and can be made out of nearly anything. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
speaking of which, I might be getting rid of that 380SE with the 5.0 euro in it also. In fact, I might just get rid of all my crap except the cars I drive. E M wrote: I like how you think! :-) Ed 300E 2008/11/19 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] What about one of those 5 liter euro V8s? On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
you have not been paying attention? Wonko the Sane wrote: Why am I just now hearing about this? On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: If I dont sell it, Im starting to think very hard about just dropping a turbo engine in it instead of staying non turbo.

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yea, I bought a sub a while back but just now getting around to using it. I assume the VL (volume license) versions can be installed on however many computers I want, like the version of XP I currently have? OK Don wrote: OK - the new PC, should support 64 bit. Go to the features chart on

Re: [MBZ] OT: PCLinuxOS2007

2008-11-20 Thread Douglas
As posted I listed the modems I have. I really do not know all that much about PCFlinuxOS, though I know that it seemed to work rather well. Douglas. BUTT, WRONG! I have used 3 different USR internal modems, and ALL 3 functioned correctly under Linux. Winmodems will function

Re: [MBZ] OT: PCLinuxOS2007

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I used to be that way also, but got rid of all my old computer crap. Wonko the Sane wrote: I have a couple dozen. (I am to old computers as Kleb is to crashed Benz vehicles.) Send your address off-list. Don On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:17 PM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonko the

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

2008-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:06:47 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Yea, I bought a sub a while back but just now getting around to using it. I assume the VL (volume license) versions can be installed on however many computers I want, like the version of XP I currently have? Last

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2008-11-20 Thread Tom Hargrave
Methanol vapors are even poisonous, gasoline vapors are not. Also, you could drink gasoline with no harmful effects providing you don't get any in your longs. Drink methanol see what happens. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2008-11-20 Thread dave walton
Gasoline is worse. Actually, no. There is inconclusive evidence that it is carcinogenic. It is, but only in the rats they tested it on. Something about a protein binding and building up in the liver and killing the test animals. That does not happen in humans - we don't have that protein. You

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread pm7088
I'm using a newer Mitsubishi heat pump/AC. It supplements about 75% of my heat load. I only run it in 20°+ ambient temps as I was told that at today's fuel prices the cost rotation is at 17°. I love it. My fuel oil usage last year dropped about 50%, about 10% increase in electric bill. If

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread E M
I decided several years ago, I wanted to keep things simple. I had ideas of a little collection if space allowed, but a hobby which is fun can quickly start to feel like work. Now, I've limited myself to one fun car, and daily driver, and allowed room for a bike, if I want. I've found it much

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread Rich Thomas
So every day the tide comes in and goes out the marsh 2 times, I should dig a hole and let it fill up with new warm water and run a loop through that! I would probably run afoul of 37 EPA regs and wetland regs and who knows what else, but I would be saving energy and using renewable energy!

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2008-11-20 Thread Loren Faeth
You USED to be able to wash your hands with gasoline/kerosene/diesel with no apparent harm, but gasoline had lead in it. The lead police claim now that just looking at lead will kill you. They'd have a hissy fit about washing hands and parts in leaded gasoline. (even though we all did it.)

Re: [MBZ] beets

2008-11-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
hahaha On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:27 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...Columbia is the big user of Sugar Beets to become energy independant --.. The University? RLE ** One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social networks, and the things you love. Try the

Re: [MBZ] Classy

2008-11-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
It's in remarkable condition and nicely equipped, but do you really want to sort out those issues for a poky non-turbo wagon when so many nice turbodiesel TDs are on the market? I love the wacky spelling errors and typo(e)s: I have driven it amny times to Atlanta and back which is about 165

Re: [MBZ] I don't understand

2008-11-20 Thread andrew strasfogel
Curt, the missing radio is a ruse to make you think AHA all it needs is a radio and the seller is too stupid to install one! Therefore, I can steal this car for way less than it's worth. NOT. The missing radio is what I call a misdirection play to divert your attention from asking the tough

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-20 Thread Wilton Strickland
And you should be! ; Good luck holding on to it, though. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 12:52 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News

2008-11-20 Thread Rich Thomas
I know people have differing political viewpoints, that is all well and good, but I don't see how anyone could think this woman should be anywhere near anything important to peoples' lives given her past performance (which is likely indicative of future performance). I also wonder how I could

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News

2008-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I know people have differing political viewpoints, that is all well and good, but I don't see how anyone could think this woman should be anywhere near anything important to peoples' lives given her past performance (which is likely indicative of future

[MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.

2008-11-20 Thread E M
My adventure of changing a bulb in the snow. Well, the 300E needed a new bulb in the front yellow turn signal. No problem. I have a peek in and notice some mice must have moved in and chewed on the wires!!! Also setting up house with a stash of maple keys. It was all clean about a week ago.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News

2008-11-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Well the reason for this is a first-order consequence of electing a rookie who has absolutely no experience related to the job he wants, no deep ties to the establishment, no relationships built up over the years. So he looks around, sees who might actually know something about how stuff

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
Do it, I'd be interested to hear your impression of the driveablity... -Curt Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:08:03 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
15F here two mornings in a row. Quite a snap from last Saturday when it was 70F... We'll see teens regularly until April or so now. I have oil heat, electric would bankrupt me at our current electric rates. -Curt --- On Wed, 11/19/08, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Jim Cathey

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol/Why it works in Brazil/Stolen from OTC Journal

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
You know that the media is lying to you about the global food shortage right? MANY farms in northern Maine are lying fallow right now, they'll grow cow corn or sugar beets just fine if theres sufficient market for the stuff, there isn't thus the farms aren't being used. When those farms are at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News

2008-11-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Allan Streib wrote: The whole administration is shaping up to be a bunch of Clinton-era retreads. Was this the change we expected? If they wanted this, why did the Democrats reject Hillary in their primaries? Because they thought she'd do more good as Secretary of State? How about Daschle

Re: [MBZ] OT, windows version

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
I don't know a whole lot about it but I'm given to understand in Vista 64 your apps can run 32bit device drivers in a 64 bit app or the opposite a 32 bit app with 64 bit device drivers and even (I think) a 32bit app with 32 bit drivers although they'll be slower. The big advantage in 64bit is

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol/Why it works in Brazil/Stolen from OTC Journal

2008-11-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Aren't you getting paid NOT to grow stuff? That's how you make money as a farmer! --R Curt Raymond wrote: You know that the media is lying to you about the global food shortage right? MANY farms in northern Maine are lying fallow right now, they'll grow cow corn or sugar beets just fine if

[MBZ] 97 E320

2008-11-20 Thread R A Bennell
Cannot recall. Did anyone have an answer to my earlier question about the climate control panel failing to light up in a 97 E320? Are there bulbs of some sort inside that part of the panel and how does one get to them?? Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

[MBZ] OT computer software question

2008-11-20 Thread R A Bennell
I have been using Outlook 2000 as part of the Office set of programs for email as well as for a calendar to book appointments etc. I am trying to move away from Microsoft and have been testing Open Office which seems fine. However, I need a calendar setup like Outlook that is not included in

Re: [MBZ] OT computer software question

2008-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
You could have a look at Sunbird http://www.mozilla.org/projects/calendar/sunbird Not an endorsement, I don't use a calendaring app as I've found nothing that beats a paper appointment book, but have a look Allan On Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:12:49 -0600, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT: PCLinuxOS2007

2008-11-20 Thread Gary Hurst
mine is a swell old us robotics 33.6 that cama gave me a decade or so ago, probably when i complained about what crap winmodems are. i switched over to that us robotics and never a connection problem again. On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 9:56 PM, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Douglas wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol/Why it works in Brazil/Stolen from OTC Journal

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
Hmm, looked into one of the programs. You basically sign away your ability to choose what you want to do with your land... I'm planting trees, I call it my retirement fund. Still keeping the ~15 acres available for regular farming or rather I'm gonna plant those last. We've got 87 acres total.

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm not sure what we'll be doing, I need to look into it, I'm not sure we have enough yard for a ditch, maybe a little of each... I wonder, if your frost line is 6', how much of a 6' pond would freeze? -Curt Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:25:07 -0600 From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
I'll believe that when I see it... Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:06:27 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1;

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread pm7088
Who in the continental U.S.A. has a 72 frost line? In Connecticut is about 42. Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm not sure what we'll be doing, I need to look into it, I'm not sure we have enough yard for a ditch, maybe a

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol/Why it works in Brazil/Stolen from OTC Journal

2008-11-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Hmm, looked into one of the programs. You basically sign away your ability to choose what you want to do with your land... Yep, you're renting it to them. On the plus side, they paid us to plant trees. Oak walnut turned out to be expensive deer food at $2 each, they went

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol/Why it works in Brazil/Stolen from OTC Journal

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
Interesting. Theres very little oak in northern Maine (like nearly zero). We've got 7, the moose top them but don't seriously damage them. Mice destroy the pine (white, red and jack). Spruce seems to do pretty well. Zero luck with sugar maple, mountain ash and russian olive. Probably going to

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread dave walton
Used Deeprock equipment comes up on eBay now and then. You can get a complete setup (powerhead, trash pump, accessories) to go down 100' for $1000 if you are patient. You can get by using standard 3/4 black pipe for the main shaft. This is for the one that looks like a 2-cycle string trimmer on

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
http://www.satelliteguys.us/attachment.php?attachmentid=7458d=1140473309 It seems to depend who you ask. The link seems to indicate ~50 for my house and 90 for my farm... I've seen others that say 20 for my house (obviously wrong)... Just a question though. There are places outside the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fed Reserve News

2008-11-20 Thread harry watkins
The sad part for us is that no one will blame him for anything, it will all be Bush's fault for four years, even when he can't keep all those promises. No pressure, no worry. Harry - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread harry watkins
Our frost line could get to 1/2 inch in a bad year. :). When I was in Michigan's UP, the lake near my house was used for ice fishing and the holes through the ice looked less than a foot to me. Harry - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List

[MBZ] Cars for Mr Ed

2008-11-20 Thread Mitch Haley
This has got to be a scam: http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/906161027.html Get out your official Wilton evap swap instructions: http://annarbor.craigslist.org/cto/921329302.html W210 anyone? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/892013676.html ___

[MBZ] Car For Sale

2008-11-20 Thread Donald Snook
1990 Volvo 240DL Great shape. Paint looks great, interior in amazing condition. Dark Blue exterior and blue interior. 27 mpg (on Kansas highway at 70-75). I bought it from the original owner who gave me TONS of service records from the dealer. Just had tune-up, spark plugs, dist. cap/rotor,

Re: [MBZ] OT: your government at its absolute finest

2008-11-20 Thread Gary Hurst
i've always somehow liked nixon. he was so flawed it art. On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 5:03 PM, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He wasn't even around for Nixon. On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WOW! You really ARE a whippersnapper!

Re: [MBZ] OT computer software question

2008-11-20 Thread Rolf
Skip Sunbird. What you want is Thunderbird + Lightning + Synkolab. If your ISP allows IMAP switch to it (POP is what most people use for email protocol but is pretty useless). Thunderbird is the email program, fully functional and will import from outlook. Lightning is the Sunbird plugin for

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
I bet we have half an inch of frost now... Its been 15F two mornings in a row, most ponds in the area skimmed over last night. -Curt --- On Thu, 11/20/08, harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT computer software question

2008-11-20 Thread John Robbins
Rolf wrote: Synkolab will let you use your IMAP as a synchronization point for you calender, address book, and todo list so that you can share it with any other computer you use with the same setup. This is how I manage my calender from home and make sure that my data is consistent across my

[MBZ] OT: Harbor Freight inverter/battery charger

2008-11-20 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93096 I saw this in the local HF store and thought it looked like a pretty fun toy. I've seen these combination inverter/chargers designed to run your whole house, marketed to the off-the-grid folks for major bucks, but never one

Re: [MBZ] OT: Harbor Freight inverter/battery charger

2008-11-20 Thread Rich Thomas
You might not want to put those batteries in the house -- they make hydrogen, that can go boom. Outside maybe with an extension cord? --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93096 I saw this in the local HF store and thought it looked

[MBZ] Drool

2008-11-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Daughter has the bug, she sent this to me. --R http://www.ridelust.com/the-top-20-sports-cars-of-all-time/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Harbor Freight inverter/battery charger

2008-11-20 Thread Rolf
UPS are gel cell. Car batteries aren't. I dont think you or your home owners insurance co want car batteries in your house. -Rolf Alex Chamberlain wrote: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93096 I saw this in the local HF store and thought it looked like a

Re: [MBZ] Drool

2008-11-20 Thread R A Bennell
There wasn't a diesel MB in the whole list! Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2008 3:27 PM To: mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Drool Daughter has the bug, she sent this to me. --R

[MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread Donald Snook
I think somebody said they had an ebay Autocheck membership. Can you check this vin # 2FAFP71W3XX226004? It should be a 1999 Ford Crown Vic police interceptor. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: Can you check this vin # 2FAFP71W3XX226004? It should be a 1999 Ford Crown Vic police interceptor. That it is. May I ask why you're looking at a car that's universally abused by jerks who didn't have to pay for it and don't care if it lasts? Mitch.

[MBZ] rear end questions

2008-11-20 Thread Donald Snook
I admit I don't really understand how rear end gear ratios work. So, here's my question. There are two rear end choices 3.55 or 3.27. I am assuming that in order to gain power (acceleration AND top speed) that you consequently lose fuel mileage. Is that correct? (I hope so, or I REALLY don't

Re: [MBZ] rear end questions

2008-11-20 Thread Rolf
You can't have both. You get top end or you get acceleration. 3.55 will be increased accel, 3.27 increased top end. -Rolf Donald Snook wrote: I admit I don't really understand how rear end gear ratios work. So, here's my question. There are two rear end choices 3.55 or 3.27. I am

Re: [MBZ] Car For Sale

2008-11-20 Thread LWB250
Price? --- On Thu, 11/20/08, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Car For Sale To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 2:24 PM 1990 Volvo 240DL Great shape. Paint looks great, interior in

Re: [MBZ] rear end questions

2008-11-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: So, which one of these, 3.55 or 3.27 offers more power and which one offers better fuel economy? 3.55 will move you off the line quicker, but you also run out of first gear sooner. 3.27 will give you a taller top gear and save some fuel, and maybe a little engine wear.

Re: [MBZ] 97 E320

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Im sure there are but dont ask me how to get to them, never worked on one of those. R A Bennell wrote: Cannot recall. Did anyone have an answer to my earlier question about the climate control panel failing to light up in a 97 E320? Are there bulbs of some sort inside that part of the panel

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread John Robbins
Mitch Haley wrote: Donald Snook wrote: Can you check this vin # 2FAFP71W3XX226004? It should be a 1999 Ford Crown Vic police interceptor. That it is. May I ask why you're looking at a car that's universally abused by jerks who didn't have to pay for it and don't care if it lasts? They're

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] 2FAFP71W3XX226004 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date:

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
He has this problem where he wants a nice MB, once comes along that fits the bill, then instead he buys a crap box, then gets bored, sells it, and the cycle starts all over. Think we have several like that round here. Mitch Haley wrote: Donald Snook wrote: Can you check this vin #

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch wrote: That it is. May I ask why you're looking at a car that's universally abused by jerks who didn't have to pay for it and don't care if it lasts? A few reasons. 1. I like the Crown Vics - at least I think I do. I have driven several of them as rental cars and if anyone abuses

Re: [MBZ] Car For Sale

2008-11-20 Thread Donald Snook
LWB250 wrote regarding the Volvo for sale: Price? As much as I can get. Actually, I think the car is worth $2200. But, I was going to ask $2000. I forgot to mention, the car only has 138,000 miles. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread Donald Snook
John R. wrote: They're cheap, big, comfy, get halfway respectable economy, and they do a good job of taking the beating. Not all of them are torn up... Well said, John. That about sums it up. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: No police use record No government use record No livery use record Wow. Does that mean Missouri doesn't report that stuff, or does it mean a private owner ordered the police package? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

[MBZ] OT, how do I know if I have a 32 bit or 64 bit processor?

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its a AMD athlon x2 dual core if that helps -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb

Re: [MBZ] rear end questions

2008-11-20 Thread Kevin
Except on a P71 crown vic, where some 3.27 geared cars will not stay in overdrive at wide open throttle. In that case, all the 3.27 gets you is laziness off the line and theoretically better mileage when loafing around. In general, you're right, but he asked that right after asking about crown

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 1. It is blue and I like blue cars. This is not a real reason, but if I got a CVPI - I wanted one with the street appearance package so it doesn't look completely like a cop car, but is close enough that people will get out of my way on the highway.

Re: [MBZ] OT, how do I know if I have a 32 bit or 64 bit processor?

2008-11-20 Thread Rolf
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Its a AMD athlon x2 dual core if that helps AMD has had 64bit only for sometime afaik. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

[MBZ] heat pumps geothermal

2008-11-20 Thread Mak
Which brand is the effective ground source heat pump to buy.? value for money. mak - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com; harry watkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 21, 2008 1:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Ebay auto-check

2008-11-20 Thread LWB250
I have 2002 model (LXE) that is as close to a P71 as you can get with a stock car, and it's all of those things and more. As for seeing mid-20s for fuel mileage, that's never happened, but then again, I've never run a whole tank of fuel on the interstate, either. I will say that I

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Come tomorrow I might be out of a job. Just got another email from the president of the company, they are elminating another level of management, which is my boss. Just got a message that we are having a meeting in the morning. No telling what that is all about. So I may get fired, get

[MBZ] Remove the seatback?

2008-11-20 Thread Curt Raymond
So I finally got my copy of the FSM to work (at least mostly) and I looked up the job for replacing the shocks. Looks like: Pull the back seat back Remove the upper nuts (take a picture so I know the order of bits) Lift the car, remove the wheel, support the LCA Remove the lower shock attachment

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread LWB250
That would truly suck. FWIW, I know where you could get $500 quick Dan --- On Thu, 11/20/08, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date:

Re: [MBZ] heat pumps geothermal

2008-11-20 Thread harry watkins
www.waterfurnance.com is what I have, don't know about any others. Try a google search. Harry Which brand is the effective ground source heat pump to buy.? value for money. mak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Harbor Freight inverter/battery charger

2008-11-20 Thread Jim Cathey
I saw this in the local HF store and thought it looked like a pretty fun toy. I've seen these combination inverter/chargers designed to run your whole house, marketed to the off-the-grid folks for major bucks, but never one this small or cheap. On the side you can't see in the picture, it has

Re: [MBZ] OT: Harbor Freight inverter/battery charger

2008-11-20 Thread OK Don
YOu would use deep discharge batteries - for trolling motors, etc. How about his wiring/controller question? Do-able? On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 3:39 PM, Rolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: UPS are gel cell. Car batteries aren't. I dont think you or your home owners insurance co want car batteries in

Re: [MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.

2008-11-20 Thread Jim Cathey
see if I can glue the tang back on. Shoe Goo! That and a splint (if there's room) and it'll be as strong as new. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] OT: Harbor Freight inverter/battery charger

2008-11-20 Thread OK Don
I think the 2kw version is more interesting -- http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=92464 It would need more batteries (outside) to be useful though. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest

[MBZ] OT: Generators (not)

2008-11-20 Thread Jim Cathey
Local CL has a 'generator' offered, it's an ancient open-frame thing. Looked like 4-pole from the pictures. Turned out it was an old GE induction motor, 8 Amps at 2080 Volts. Flat belt shaft. Impressive looking, anybody need it? Shipping not included, supposedly it lifted the front wheels of

Re: [MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.

2008-11-20 Thread E M
Got a 4 pack of mini Krazy Glue, and got it all back together. :-) Took the other side apart while I was at it and gave everything a good clean, including the connections. Only thing, all the exterior lights now work, and work in every config, but the dash warning light still comes on telling me

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread Rich Thomas
Dude, you lose your job, can't pay the mortgage, call Bwawney Fwank and Obammie, you be getting your bailout check in the mail next week. You're a sucka if you keep paying your mortgage these days. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Come tomorrow I might be out of a job. Just got another email

Re: [MBZ] OT, how do I know if I have a 32 bit or 64 bit processor?

2008-11-20 Thread OK Don
Probably - should be an Athlon 64 X2 thoguh. On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 6:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Its a AMD athlon x2 dual core if that helps -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are

Re: [MBZ] Remove the seatback?

2008-11-20 Thread OK Don
Put one nut on the threads - run it down to the end of the threads (NOT any farther), then put the second one on - run it down to meet the first one. Hold the first one still with wrench, tighten the second one. It's locking the first one in place. On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:08 PM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread OK Don
H ---one of the few vergassers that tempt me On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:06 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: speaking of which, I might be getting rid of that 380SE with the 5.0 euro in it also. In fact, I might just get rid of all my crap except the cars I drive.

Re: [MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.

2008-11-20 Thread OK Don
Even the little marker lights on the sides? license plate lights? I didn't have to do anything to reset the warning light - just replaced the burnt out bulb. On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 9:36 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got a 4 pack of mini Krazy Glue, and got it all back together. :-) Took the

[MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-20 Thread Redghost
Check engine light came on in the van. Took it to the car doctor. Popped two codes related to the O2 sensors. SWMBA decided that cost to repair is reason to look for a new car. Not going to get my w113. Not sure what she has in mind. People hauler/truck substitute or replacement for

Re: [MBZ] OT Heat pump freezing up

2008-11-20 Thread OK Don
Try Minnesota On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 12:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who in the continental U.S.A. has a 72 frost line? In Connecticut is about 42. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-20 Thread OK Don
Spare 124 Diesels --- On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 9:52 PM, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check engine light came on in the van. Took it to the car doctor. Popped two codes related to the O2 sensors. SWMBA decided that cost to repair is reason to look for a new car. Not going to get my

Re: [MBZ] 97 E320

2008-11-20 Thread Hendrik Fay
More than likely one bulb to do the whole thing but I would have to check on that. Which I don't have time to do now but as a matter of curiosity I will when I get a chance. Hendrik with really old Benzes, the newest being nearly 20 years old Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Im sure there are but

Re: [MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.

2008-11-20 Thread Allan Streib
E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Only thing, all the exterior lights now work, and work in every config, but the dash warning light still comes on telling me a light is out. The warning light is only for exterior lights, right? Do I have to disconnect the battery to reset the warning light??

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-20 Thread Redghost
I am all for that, but she is getting to the point the ED is too long in the tooth for her liking. S she wants a heck if I know... I am happy with Gump and could be fine with her ED. Maybe a Sprinter clay On Nov 20, 2008, at 7:56 PM, OK Don wrote: Spare 124 Diesels ---

Re: [MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.

2008-11-20 Thread E M
yeah, I went over everyone, can't find it. I even backed up against a wall at night, so I could see that both reverse lights were on. Ed 300E 2008/11/20 OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Even the little marker lights on the sides? license plate lights? I didn't have to do anything to reset the

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
Iowa is hiring. You can't find an apartment anywhere in Jefferson right now because folks coming here to work have sucked them up. On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 7:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Come tomorrow I might be out of a job. Just got another email from the president of the

Re: [MBZ] my rare 300D 4 speed euro

2008-11-20 Thread Wonko the Sane
I have another $500 waiting for him (if he delivers). On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 8:17 PM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would truly suck. FWIW, I know where you could get $500 quick Dan --- On Thu, 11/20/08, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] fixing cars in the snow.

2008-11-20 Thread E M
Hmm, that could be possible. The lights all look the same in brightness, but as I can't find anything else, I'll start pulling the bulbs and checking that they all match what's on the other side. Thanks. Ed 300E 2008/11/20 Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Only

Re: [MBZ] Not getting my Pagoda

2008-11-20 Thread E M
Is it just the O2. They`re cheap enough and usually easy enough to reach. Ed 300E 2008/11/20 Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check engine light came on in the van. Took it to the car doctor. Popped two codes related to the O2 sensors. SWMBA decided that cost to repair is reason to look for a

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