OK Don wrote:
Three gallons an hours at $6/hr for 24 hours = $145/day for electricity! No
wonder we buy it from the mass producers! This is a good argument for
right-sizing the genset for the minimum required load!
Figuring the proper load size is my next assignment.
A 6kW Generac Guardian
OK Don wrote:
Didn't Shakespeare write The first thing we do, let's kill all the
lawyers.? - Yes, *Henry The Sixth, Part 2 Act 4, scene 2,
71–78*http://www.enotes.com/henryvi-ii-text/act-iv-scene-2#killlawyers.
Where are the English majors when we need them?
Yep, when plotting tyranny,
Yes, we all think that.until the time comes when you REALLY need a lawyer.
On Nov 12, 2012, at 12:30 AM, OK Don wrote:
If the present Congress errs in too much talking,
how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and
fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question
I was at a stop light in Queens, NY last week when I was startled by a horn
toot to my right. The driver's window was coming down on a new BMW 7 series.
Inside, an elderly gentleman with a grey fedora motioned for me to put down my
window, and when I did, he said, You've got a really nice car
'Ford even boasted the Wrist-Twist system made parallel parking a
breeze, although it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow when the traffic in
the background is all moving backwards as it’s being demonstrated.
Too funny!
--R
On 11/12/12 1:02 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote:
Hey Guys,
Our new Marine wants to get a cel phone. Can any of you suggest a
carrier that will provide him with good service hear and abroad? How about
the best price for active service members? Anything elese he should think
about when shopping for a phone?
Thanks for your help!
Mike
This 25kw diesel unit that I have (it is 1800rpm; there are plenty of small
3600rpm diesel units out there) sucks down something like 1.9gph at 100% load,
I think it's approximately 0.6-0.8gph at 25% load...
--
John W Reames
jream...@verizon.net
Home: +14106646986
Mobile: +14437915905
On Nov
This stuff happens to me quite a bit, especially when my car is clean and
detailed:)
The thumbs up and waving gestures are another regular occurrence as well.
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 12, 2012, at 7:28 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote:
I was at a stop light in Queens, NY last week when I
Sprint offers a military discount, I've been using them for over a decade, here
in the states.
For OPSEC purposes (operational security), when overseas, get a new local phone
on base. It will probably be far cheaper, (pay-as-you-go, or month-to-month
contact) and if you let the contact lapse,
No, to share Lucas horror stories, or to congratulate each other for having
their cars running!
On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 11:58 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote:
You mean trying to wave down another one to borrow a Whitworth spanner or
Lucas bits:-)
Hendrik
who does not wave at
Well done, old chap!
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 12:01 AM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote:
One would expect English majors to be in the English army.
Hendrik
who is ducking for cover
On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Sun, 11 Nov 2012 23:30:16
If he is going overseas it might make sense to buy a burner phone and
a SIM card you can reload with minutes, wherever he lands. The phones
are like $20 and you can buy minutes to top them off whenever you need
them. Some US phones have provisions for SIM cards too, so you can use
them on
Yes, MY lawyer is good, YOUR lawyer is the root of all evil.
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 5:58 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote:
Yes, we all think that.until the time comes when you REALLY need a
lawyer.
On Nov 12, 2012, at 12:30 AM, OK Don wrote:
If the present Congress errs in too
Exactly. When I had a TR7 back in the day, there were precious few others
who had an English car ( or any non-American union made car for that
matter). I met a fella at the English shop one day and we were talking
about how much DIY-ing any one human could do on these Lucas/Zenith things
and he
Three gallons an hours at $6/hr for 24 hours = $145/day for
electricity!
No wonder we save up all our heavy loads and run 'em all
at once! I think of it as my 'hot shower' genny. Those
showers are measured in dollars each. Still worth it!
Most of our genny needs are met with the
(I like the overall looks of a 123 more than a 124).
I, also, except that I really like the looks of 124 wagons.
Not the sedans, ugh.
-- Jim
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- Original Message -
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 6:57 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Laffer curve
OK Don wrote:
Didn't Shakespeare write The first thing we do, let's kill all the
lawyers.? - Yes,
An important distinction, as a 3600 rpm set, gas or diesel, is going to have a
much higher fuel consumption curve than an 1800 rpm set.
Dan
On Nov 12, 2012, at 9:16 AM, John Reames wrote:
This 25kw diesel unit that I have (it is 1800rpm; there are plenty of small
3600rpm diesel units out
Gerry Archer wrote:
The main problem, according to some scholars, is that new laws are
constantly written, but old laws are seldom reviewed and ineffective or
no longer necessary ones eliminated.
Gerry
You touch upon one of my favorite issues. I wouldn't mind seeing a
Constitutional
Right on!!! I've only had to hire a lawyer 3 times, and each time, they have
been worth every penny.
On Nov 12, 2012, at 9:26 AM, OK Don wrote:
Yes, MY lawyer is good, YOUR lawyer is the root of all evil.
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 5:58 AM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote:
Yes, we all
Yeah, Kaneohe! I kept coming up with Klamath, Kalamazoo, etc; 'couldn't
make 'em work, of course; 'knew it was NOT Kincheloe, and 'never heard of a
KMCAS in contiguous 48 - 'should have gotten out of that box.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com
To:
Just to put a logical thinking path in this discussion.
Seems most of you are only thinking about electricity as a full time, on
demand, 24/7 feature to be fulfilled by your backup generator.
In a strictly practical sense, it doesn't work that way. You can, and
should, in a state of survival,
98% of the lawyers give the rest a bad name.
On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 11:01 PM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.auwrote:
One would expect English majors to be in the English army.
Hendrik
who is ducking for cover
On Sun, Nov 11, 2012 at 11:31 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On
On Sun, 11 Nov 2012 22:27:49 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
Three gallons an hours at $6/hr for 24 hours = $145/day for
electricity! No wonder we buy it from the mass producers! This is a
good argument for right-sizing the genset for the minimum required load!
Figuring the proper load
I like the 115 and 126 coupes - best looking Benz's, IMHO.
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 9:18 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
(I like the overall looks of a 123 more than a 124).
I, also, except that I really like the looks of 124 wagons.
Not the sedans, ugh.
-- Jim
I couldn't have said it better.
THANK YOU!
Mike and Family
On Nov 11, 2012 1:38 PM, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote:
I know many of you on the list are veterans of the armed forces, and spent
many of your strongest years in the service of the United States and other
nations instead of pursuing
A coupla weeks ago here in SC, Darwin visited a couple who were running
a generator for reasons unclear (didn't pay the bill but could buy
gas?). The neighbors complained about the noise, so they moved the
generator inside the trailer. With the predictable consequences.
--R
On 11/12/12
But why do you REALLY need a lawyer? Because the other guy got one...
Most of the time things would be better solved if we didn't have the ability to
sue each other.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2012 06:58:22 -0500
From: Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
I don't think I've told this one here yet...
Some years ago when I was in support I got a call from a lady Marine sergeant.
I can't remember the problem but it was no big deal though somewhat time
consuming. While we were on the phone somebody in the background said
something, she turned to
A successful private lawyer/friend once told me that if a lawyer can't make
a living in private practice he becomes a judge, and if he can't make it as
a judge he goes into politics. He was being facetious, of course, but there
may be some truth in it.
Gerrywho studiously avoids the
Classic cars, motorcycles and lorries are to be banned from Paris within two
years under a plan to cut pollution that opponents claim is anti-social,
anti-suburban and anti-motorist.
Under proposals presented to the city council on Monday, Socialist mayor
Bertrand Delanoë intends to outlaw by
Whenever we have bought or sold property we have a lawyer, basically to check
the paperwork and to make sure all is being done as it should be. Also, the
presence of a lawyer in a real estate transaction seems, at least from our
experience, to make what would otherwise be big issues little
When my son was in Kuwait and Iraq he was often able to get a wifi signal
and contact us with Skype. So I would suggest a phone that can use wifi. I
would think that he would need a different SIM card to enable normal phone
use overseas.
Greg
-Original Message-
From:
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:20:53 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
I don't think I've told this one here yet...
No, you had not.
Interesting folks.
Indeed! Thanks for the chuckle.
Craig
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Well, you need a bit more land than many of us have available, but I
read an interesting article a while back about bio-digesters in 3rd
world countries.
They dump every bit of scrap etc into the tank and it produces gas then
used for heating and cooking etc.
Seems like a good plan. Recycling
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 8:56 AM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote:
Hey Guys,
Our new Marine wants to get a cel phone. Can any of you suggest a
carrier that will provide him with good service hear and abroad? How about
Not enough information:
- living in an urban area in the US?
Another issue altogether, but there are military spec phones that are
much tougher than an average phone.
My younger son was very hard on cell phones.
His latest has been one of the military spec phones and it has lasted
more than 3 full years.
Supposed to be waterproof, dust proof and capable
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
Whenever we have bought or sold property we have a lawyer, basically to
check the paperwork and to make sure all is being done as it should be.
Also, the presence of a lawyer in a real estate transaction seems, at
least from
I have not read all of this thread so forgive me if I am bringing up
something already dealt with.
I would think one of the main attractions of propane is that it can be
kept pretty much indefinitely.
Gasoline is not so good for that anymore and I hear you folks refer to
issues with diesel
As usual, I smile and accept the thanks bestowed upon me and
other veterans this day. I did my bit with the Army in the early
60's and hated it. But it turned out to be a good thing for me.
By 1960 I had dropped out of school and was starting to learn
many of the things I didn't
OK Don wrote:
Three gallons an hours at $6/hr for 24 hours = $145/day for
electricity! No wonder we buy it from the mass producers!
This is a good argument for right-sizing the genset for the
minimum required load! Figuring the proper load size is my
next assignment.
Craig wrote:
Got herself another ATTAGIRL or ATTASARGE.
I'm just kidding, now, so don't get all upset and send a bomb-making crew to
my driveway. I know there are many sergeants who are gentlemen and/or
ladies, but doesn't it at first seem a bit like one of those oxy somethings
to use lady and sergeant
Today I did something new: set the injection pump timing on my E300 using
the millivolt method. My goal is to improve fuel consumption.
The glow-plugs will produce a very small voltage when heated, due to the
dissimilar metals used to make them. Measuring this voltage (~12 to 13
millivolts
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:13:09 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Got herself another ATTAGIRL or ATTASARGE.
I'm just kidding, now, so don't get all upset and send a bomb-making
crew to my driveway. I know there are many sergeants who are gentlemen
and/or ladies, but doesn't it at first
Yes
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Veterans'/Armistice Day
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:13:09 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Got herself another ATTAGIRL or
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:21:44 -0700 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:13:09 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Got herself another ATTAGIRL or ATTASARGE.
I'm just kidding, now, so don't get all upset and send a bomb-making
crew to my driveway. I know there
Prepared yesterday for a 3000 mile trip to Ohio, Chicago, and return.
1. Oil/filter change,
2. Replaced leaky primer pump,
3. Found failing fuel line from pre-filter to fuel pump: replaced,
4. Installed new Governor Idle Adjust Pin,
5. Cleaned banjo bolt to ALDA and replaced missing washers,
Our real estate lawyer has either been a family lawyer already known to us, or
a trusted friend who is a dedicated real estate attorney with whom I swap IT
support for legal work.
Last time I did pay him on a home sale that was especially tortuous I gave him
$500, which I thought was a good
Randy Bennell wrote:
I have a 7.5KW Generac that is gasoline powered.
I wondered if it would go if I ever needed it. I knew I would
have fuel in vehicles that I could get to but wondered if the
carb on the engine in the generator would function.
So far, it seeems ok. It sits in the shed and
Yep
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 4:27 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Veterans'/Armistice Day
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:21:44 -0700 Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:13:09
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
Most of the time things would be better solved if we didn't have the ability
to sue each other.
And how would things get solved then?
--
Allan Streib
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Real-estate transactions seem to be completely standardized at least if
there is a conforming mortgage loan. The one time I had a lawyer
involved when we bought a house he didn't really seem to do anything but
collect a fee. He reviewed the boilerplate documents, changed
nothing, and was a warm
Duels at dawn. 10 paces. How bad do you want to sue me?
--R
On 11/12/12 5:51 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes:
Most of the time things would be better solved if we didn't have the ability to
sue each other.
And how would things get solved then?
57 190SL $89k http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3405133141.html
Down from $3990! 1981 MERCEDES BENZ C240 DIESEL (REASONABLE OFFERS
CONSIDERED!!) http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/3404349700.html
1972 MERCEDES (1929) KIT CAR - $3995
Before I even saw the kit car, I KNEW there was gonna be something about the
wheels trying to make the car.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 6:16 PM
Luddites should not look at this:
www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-mercedes-c-class-w205-getting-new-engines-do
uble-clutch-4matic-50959.html
RLE
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Three different diesel engines, I'll bet none of them are offered in the US.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
relng...@aol.com wrote:
Luddites should not look at this:
www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-mercedes-c-class-w205-getting-new-engines-do
uble-clutch-4matic-50959.html
RLE
Can't open link. Does it refer to the Nissan 4 cylinder? barf!
Sent from my iPhone
On Nov 12, 2012, at 6:27 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote:
Luddites should not look at this:
www.autoevolution.com/news/2014-mercedes-c-class-w205-getting-new-engines-do
uble-clutch-4matic-50959.html
RLE
I think it depends also on what you have now. If you already have a big
off-the-road Diesel tank for tractors, etc, I'd go that way. Another plus
for Diesel is that you can go out and get some on Jerry cans if you need it
but you need a tanker truck to deliver LP, at their convenience. If you
My Generac manual gave the following NG and LP fuel consumption estimates:
Size*** Model #Nat. Gas (*) LP Vapor (**)
Model 1/2 Load Full Load 1/2 LoadFull Load
6/7 KW 04389661190.82/30 1.47/54
12 KW04456 152215
John Kasich deserves most of the credit for the surprise budget surplus
under Clinton.
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Brian Toscano
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2012 2:11 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re:
Hey come on now, it's a C class, which may tempt Roger, has cupholders
(although you could probably stick your cup in one of the cracks on the
dash). Apparently it's gold and tan (seller is colour blind) and the
Mercedez (seller is perhaps a native Spanish speaker?) engine will last
forever
She was very nice to me and never lost her cool when dealing with the
miscreant. She just made it very clear in a very stern tone that she wasn't
buying what he was selling...
We conducted our business, got her system working again, she thanked me and
that was that.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 12 Nov
Why do you need fuel additive? If the car runs well just run it. Theres no
problem with lubricating properties because the bulk of the IP is lubricated by
engine oil unlike on some other diesel engines.
As an additive I'm pretty well sold on bio-diesel. Wish it was handier for me
to get.
People might actually talk to each other occasionally, maybe solve problems
like an adult.
Part of the problem with suing is that idiots that have no idea what bringing a
lawsuit is all about get talked into it by some ambulance chaser thats just
looking to make a buck.
In the end I think we
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:04:34 -0600 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote:
It's usually not difficult to convert a gasoline otto-cycle
engine to propane power.
I converted an '81 Chevette engine to propane for our generator set.
Craig
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Like I said, I was kidding. She does sound like a lady, indeed.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2012 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Veterans'/Armistice Day
She was very nice to me
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:28:51 -0800 (PST) Curt Raymond
curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:
Why do you need fuel additive?
Probably for anti-gell in cold weather.
Craig
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On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:41:33 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Can't open link. Does it refer to the Nissan 4 cylinder? barf!
The link was split into two lines; just join the two parts.
Perhaps this will work better:
Jon wrote:
Just need to pick up a bottle of fuel additive (i've been using Howes), and
if anyone knows of better product (that I can get), I'd like to hear about it.
We Power Service fuel additive here outside Chicago so that we have
better chance of easy start in cold weather. Farm Fleet
...Hey come on now, it's a C class, which may tempt Roger, has cupholders
(although you could probably stick your cup in one of the cracks on the
dash). Apparently it's gold and tan (seller is colour blind) and the
Mercedez (seller is perhaps a native Spanish speaker?) engine will last
Plus, we could meet again at the country's best hot dog
place like we did a couple years back when Whomever from Tucson came
through.
Whomever - That is Bob Rentro of Tucson.
Also RickK is in the area.
We could almost have a ChiTownChowdaQ style meetup but with Chicago
style hot dogs... if you
Rich Thomas wrote:
A coupla weeks ago here in SC, Darwin visited a couple who were running
a generator for reasons unclear (didn't pay the bill but could buy
gas?). The neighbors complained about the noise, so they moved the
generator inside the trailer. With the predictable consequences.
Thanks - have you verified the numbers with actual experience?
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 5:53 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote:
My Generac manual gave the following NG and LP fuel consumption estimates:
Size*** Model #Nat. Gas (*) LP Vapor (**)
Model
On Nov 12, 2012, at 12:30 AM, OK Don wrote:
If the present Congress errs in too much talking,
how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and
fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything, yield nothing, and
talk by the hour?
150?
Try 545!
435
Ah - but the threat of a suit or other legal action can sometimes be very
helpful in getting the scoundrels to behave.
Case in point - purchaser of Dad's office building decided to stop making
payments for a couple of months, just as we were wrapping up probate. Kept
saying the check's in the
Sounds sweet, so far. I really like the dual clutch tranny in the VW - one
from Ma Benz should be even better.
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 6:56 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:41:33 -0500 dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote:
Can't open link. Does it refer to the Nissan 4
OKIE DON SEZ:
Yes, MY lawyer is good, YOUR lawyer is the root of all evil.
You must have better shysters in Okieland than the rest of the country.
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http://www.free-tv-video-online.me/player/gorillavid.php?id=bqg5qo8cz94w
UK car flip show. Much better than the texas one
clay
1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian
Nope - just happened to luck into one that seems good.
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
OKIE DON SEZ:
Yes, MY lawyer is good, YOUR lawyer is the root of all evil.
You must have better shysters in Okieland than the rest of the country.
The rest of the world likes the GSM phones, so look at T mobile for something.
Might be better to figure out if he is headed to the Sand Box, which would
require a rather stout and simple phone, or one of the resort postings in
Europe where a much more option soaked phone will do fine.
A
Rings a bell.
I was advised to not take any of my electronics with me, as they would be
scoured at port of entry and loaded with worms and virii. Go in clean, get
your tech on the ground and dump it when you exit.
clay
On Nov 12, 2012, at 6:18 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
Sprint offers a
Sorry, wrong link
this is the good one
http://www.free-tv-video-online.me/player/gorillavid.php?id=c4mo103zcaco
On Nov 12, 2012, at 6:03 PM, clay monroe wrote:
http://www.free-tv-video-online.me/player/gorillavid.php?id=bqg5qo8cz94w
UK car flip show. Much better than the texas one
Not if the fuel comes from a good station in the first place. I rarely ever add
anything to my fuel. I've only had gelled fuel once and that was the tank that
was in my '85 190D when I got it.
IIRC Jon lives in Brunswick, Maine which if anything is warmer than where I am
in central MA as hes
'Don't know the details of Grndson's phone during his school year in France,
but it also worked great from Budapest, Hungary; Sarajevo, Bosnia, Milan,
Italy; Vilnius, Lithuania; Kiev, Ukraine; Krakow Auschwitz, Poland, etc.,
also.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: clay monroe
One of my previous jobs was collections agent for a land survey company. Its
amazing when you show up at somebodys door with a cop how quickly people decide
its time to pay.
The cop never said anything. I forget what we had to pay to have a cop escort
me around but it was cheap cheap compared
I though maybe it was because the OSU mascot eliminated them.
Whoof (blowing on the end of the barrel)
Nope - just happened to luck into one that seems good.
On Mon, Nov 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
OKIE DON SEZ:
Yes, MY lawyer is good, YOUR lawyer is
'Don't know the details of Grndson's phone during his school year in
France, but it also worked great from Budapest, Hungary; Sarajevo,
Bosnia, Milan, Italy; Vilnius, Lithuania; Kiev, Ukraine; Krakow
Auschwitz, Poland, etc., also.
Wilton
GSM phone.
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Not if the fuel comes from a good station in the first place. I
rarely ever add anything to my fuel. I've only had gelled fuel once
and that was the tank that was in my '85 190D when I got it.
IIRC Jon lives in Brunswick, Maine which if anything is warmer than
where I am in central MA as hes
That was Bob from AZ.
I 2nd the Power Service, they make a great product. BUT, most pump
diesel is protected down to -20F and spending that extra money isn't
needed. If you do use Power service, use 1/2 of the recommended dose.
Also, MB diesels don't need additive, just good hard driving and
Gene Jude's..I think I may have been there maybe 3 or 4 lifetimes
agowhen I was 1st hired as an airline pilot. I'll be primarily downtown,
Evanston (alma mater), and far north (Waukegan/Libertyville/Gurnee), and this
would primarily be toward the end of the monthso we'll have to
HaHaHa!!!
On Nov 12, 2012, at 8:39 PM, Dieselhead wrote:
On Nov 12, 2012, at 12:30 AM, OK Don wrote:
If the present Congress errs in too much talking,
how can it be otherwise in a body to which the people send one hundred and
fifty lawyers, whose trade it is to question everything,
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:20:46 -0500 Max Dillon
meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote:
Today I did something new: set the injection pump timing on my E300
using the millivolt method. My goal is to improve fuel consumption.
Interesting idea. Did you read about it some place, or think it up on
your
On the planet DR Truck and Auto centre.
Twas a jest, the advert clearly states it as being a C240
http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/3404349700.html further it is
described as a Mercedes-B 240.
The cupholders I refer to can be seen in picture three, residing between
the front seats. I cannot
Indeed we will! I do wonder whether optimizing at idle will yield the
desired results. It all depends on the accuracy of the mechanical advance,
and whether it is even possible to optimize both idel and cruising power in
an analog system.
We will be awaiting your test results.
Craig
On Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:42:59 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
Indeed we will! I do wonder whether optimizing at idle will yield the
desired results. It all depends on the accuracy of the mechanical
advance, and whether it is even possible to optimize both idel and
cruising power in an
That is actually a terrific way to reduce pollution.
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Classic cars, motorcycles and lorries are to be banned from Paris
within two
years under a plan to cut pollution that opponents claim is
anti-social,
That is very interesting, I wonder if that practice is common here as well?
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Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300
'87 300TD
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Gotta watch out for the big truck stops in the winter. Trucks now
run fuel heaters, and use Summer #2D year round. Last gel I had
There is an incredibly long difficult thread on peach parts forum that I read
long ago. I've always wanted to try the method. On that forum, the 123 crowd
found the injection pump nearly impossible to adjust on a running engine n
Car is a 124 sedan with OM606 engine, which has a simple
Curt wrote
Why do you need fuel additive?
Craig wrote:
Probably for anti-gell in cold weather.
Shouldn't be necessary if the fuel is purchased in the same
season and region it's used.
That is, don't expect fuel purchased in August (February in the
southern hemisphere) not to gel in
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