Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread Max Dillon
Go to hardware store, buy 240v male and female plugs, cut off European plugs and replace, -OR- cut off European plugs and hard wire appliance to transformer. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Philip wrote: But - if it _is_ ground, much

Re: [MBZ] OT Local Agitation

2012-11-14 Thread Max Dillon
Awesome. May be before you moved here, but a group of folks was able to stop the Port from expanding on Daniel Island. Maybe you should look up some of those folk, learn their methods. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Local Agitation

2012-11-14 Thread Max Dillon
How many votes to replace a county councilman? That is the key metric. Threaten their job, they will pay attention. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: We turned out over 50 people on a rainy evening, about 40 of us spoke

Re: [MBZ] Injection Pump Timing by millivolt method

2012-11-14 Thread Max Dillon
Factory. Last year of the 124 line got the next generation engine, which was used until 1999 or so. Non-turbo in my car, was turbo variant in later years. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Nov 13, 2012, at 12:25 AM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 3:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators Go to hardware store, buy 240v male and female plugs, cut off

Re: [MBZ] OT Local Agitation

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
ATTABOY, Rich! 'Sounds like best show in town. 'May wanta call in national TV.;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Local Agitation

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread Craig
On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:45:44 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Go to hardware store, buy 240v male and female plugs, cut off European plugs and replace, -OR- cut off European plugs and hard wire appliance to transformer. And use a GFCI receptacle! Code nowadays says all

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
'Zackly. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:45:44 -0500 Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: Go to hardware

Re: [MBZ] OT: White House deluged with secession petitions from 20 states

2012-11-14 Thread andrew strasfogel
We need to lose the stated topic ASAP lest we veer off into non-diesel irrelevance On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 2:09 AM, TE ban...@nc.rr.com wrote: LOL, you did read C140 right? That's the nicest thing I own. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT Local Agitation

2012-11-14 Thread Dan Penoff
Best show in town? We have that going with the honorary consul and David Petreaus down here. You couldn't write a story like this. It's simply classic Dan On Nov 14, 2012, at 10:07 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: ATTABOY, Rich! 'Sounds like best show in town. 'May wanta call in

Re: [MBZ] OT Local Agitation

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
Yeah, isn't that a hoot? Trying to claim diplomatic immunity? What a bunch of bullcrap! Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:59 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Local Agitation

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread Craig
On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:52:28 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I just put about 20 GFCI and AFCI breakers in my new panel, them thangs are pricey! Indeed, a lot more than normal breakers. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT Local Agitation

2012-11-14 Thread Rich Thomas
So this morning I went on the local cable show, my counterpart was a City Councilman who is apparently anointed to be the next mayor after the current emperor (a 40-yr man). The guy who does the show asked him questions like, Tell us how great shrimp and grits are in the gorgeous city of

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
You know, don't you, that a GFCI receptacle provides the same protection for itself and all other receptacles downstream from it on same circuit at fraction of cost of breaker in panel? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s

2012-11-14 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Nov 13, 2012 at 8:17 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: I have heard the wallymart straight talk is a good deal. I just wonder about service coverage. With Straight Talk you choose either ATT or T-Mobile as your base network. You can voice roam to the other, but it is

[MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
Whatcha think the odds are that we (US taxpayers) paid for at least some of Broadwell's trips to and stay in Afghanistan? Army reservist - military aircraft, etc. Knowing how the system can be worked, I'd put some money on it. Wilton ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Rich Thomas
ya think? Looking at that woman's picture I can't help but think somehow I know her or have met her but cannot recall for certain. Maybe I saw her on TV at some point or something and it lodged in my cabeza but I just cannot shake this feeling I know her somehow. Meanwhile, these other

Re: [MBZ] OT - dark day down under?

2012-11-14 Thread Hendrik Fay
Yeah well, have gone blind. Fay is reading out the emails and doing the typing. Seriously though, down here we only got a very partial eclipse, had a bit of a look with the welding helmet but was not very exciting. Hendrik who is not much of a star gazer On 14/11/12 14:54, OK Don wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Trip Preparation includes buying a few dogs

2012-11-14 Thread Hendrik Fay
Yeah great hot dogs but you need at least three to feed a man. Hendrik who is now lusting after a genuine Chicago hot dog On 14/11/12 20:44, Hendrik Fay wrote: The Aussies loved Gene Jude's and would recommend the place to any visitor - domestic or international - who is visiting Chi Town.

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I just put about 20 GFCI and AFCI breakers in my new panel, them thangs are pricey! Ground faults are pricey, arc faults are wicked expensive. I can't wait until they get automatic sprinkler systems in the residential building codes, that'll make costs go up even more.

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread Randy Bennell
On 14/11/2012 5:16 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I just put about 20 GFCI and AFCI breakers in my new panel, them thangs are pricey! Ground faults are pricey, arc faults are wicked expensive. I can't wait until they get automatic sprinkler systems in the residential building

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Peter Frederick
I'm far more concerned about a naturalized citizen with a long family history of erratic behavior and mountains of debt. Human frailty is normal, but I smell a rat in Florida. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Craig
On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:01:25 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: I'm far more concerned about a naturalized citizen with a long family history of erratic behavior and mountains of debt. Human frailty is normal, but I smell a rat in Florida. Diversion to take attention off

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Peter Frederick
No, just an ordinary rat. Or should I say rabid social climber with minimal or no moral sense. Not to say that screwing the subject of a biography is exactly less than sleazy. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Craig
On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:15:21 -0600 Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: No, just an ordinary rat. Or should I say rabid social climber with minimal or no moral sense. Not to say that screwing the subject of a biography is exactly less than sleazy. So you are referring to

Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s

2012-11-14 Thread Michael Canfield
Thanks everyone. He ended.up with a Boost Mobile phone. It is an Android called a Kyocera Hydro. Supposed to be waterproof and seemed sort of sturdy. Price is $55 per month for unlimited everything with data throttling after 2gb or something. He will set it up to be taken out of his account

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
Working the system reminds me: In 1978 I was Base Civil Engineer at Sondrestrom, Greenland. My biggest project for that summer was to remove ten 1942 GM Diesel generators in the base main power plant and replace them with nine, larger White (I think - can't remember for sure the make of the

Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
How does a Pvt. handle all of that on $78 per month - oh, I guess pay's gone up a little since my E-1 days. ;) (And rightly so, of course, after all, It's been only nearly 56 years.) Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s

2012-11-14 Thread Michael Canfield
Lol. I think it's around $600 a month now. Not too shabby for a single guy with included room and board. Mike On Nov 14, 2012 7:52 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: How does a Pvt. handle all of that on $78 per month - oh, I guess pay's gone up a little since my E-1 days. ;) (And rightly

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell cold cold war

2012-11-14 Thread Hendrik Fay
I'll be the first to say it: attaboy Wilton Although I would suspect that Danish girlfriend was most likely KGB spy. Who most probably learned all about you and the new gennies. I would think that the KGB most likely had you on file Wilton. Hendrik who is probably not on KGB file On 15/11/12

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Peter Frederick
Jill Kelley. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
3 1/2 years later, when I was commissioned and started flying, my total suddenly went to $585 - I was RICH - well, I felt damned good, anyway. Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell cold cold war

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
I'm sure they did, but not likely as a civil engineer but as a nuclear-qualified B-52 guy. BTW, I met the girlfriend a few months later - I'll hafta say, Worthy. Wilton - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s

2012-11-14 Thread Michael Canfield
Cody feels VERY rich right now being his first real job and all. Mike On Nov 14, 2012 7:58 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: 3 1/2 years later, when I was commissioned and started flying, my total suddenly went to $585 - I was RICH - well, I felt damned good, anyway. Wilton -

Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s

2012-11-14 Thread WILTON
I certainly wish him well. Wilton - Original Message - From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 8:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s Cody feels VERY rich right now being his first

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V now Generators

2012-11-14 Thread John Reames
Iirc, Anne arundel county MD requires them. 2 water meters anyone? -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 14, 2012, at 18:16, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I just put about 20 GFCI and AFCI breakers in my new panel, them

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V was Generators NOW fire suppression

2012-11-14 Thread Rich Thomas
I got to agitating about our local fire district here, and learned a bit about residential sprinkler systems. The fire chief asserted that a system costs $2-$4/ft2, which on top of say $200+/ft2 for the kinds of houses around here is not too shabby. The kicker is that high-end houses here

Re: [MBZ] was] 240V was Generators NOW fire suppression

2012-11-14 Thread Dan Penoff
We seriously considered a residential (fire) sprinkler system in the house we built in Wisconsin. It was surprisingly inexpensive relative to the total cost of the house. Since the house was a saltbox, the incorporation of the system would have been pretty straightforward, which also helped

[MBZ] source for new fenders for '84 300D

2012-11-14 Thread G. M. Brown
Anyone on the list have a source for new fenders for my '84 300D other than GA or the Classic Center? TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread clay monroe
Odd timing, seeing how the FBI knew about this back in the summer. Held off until the election is over for the feces to impact the rotors. A week before and the whitehouse would have a lame duck. clay On Nov 14, 2012, at 4:15 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: No, just an ordinary rat. Or should

Re: [MBZ] source for new fenders for '84 300D

2012-11-14 Thread Rich Thomas
You want new or acceptable? The knacker down the road has a bunch of 123s, some local with decent bodywork. --R On 11/14/12 9:19 PM, G. M. Brown wrote: Anyone on the list have a source for new fenders for my '84 300D other than GA or the Classic Center? TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC

Re: [MBZ] source for new fenders for '84 300D

2012-11-14 Thread Dieselhead
Uh, Rusty? Anyone on the list have a source for new fenders for my '84 300D other than GA or the Classic Center? TIA G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Military Cel Phone ???'s

2012-11-14 Thread Rich Thomas
This might be of interest http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/11/hands-on-nexus-7-with-mobile-data Tablet with cell data capability, wonder how hard it would be to hack voice on it (direct not skype) --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Craig
On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:14:03 -0800 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Odd timing, seeing how the FBI knew about this back in the summer. Held off until the election is over for the feces to impact the rotors. A week before and the whitehouse would have a lame duck. Yeah. Strange, isn't

Re: [MBZ] OT - NAS Suggestions

2012-11-14 Thread Scott Ritchey
I've been very pleased with my (2-slot) Synology unit. The Synology software is great (very GUI). I also have a 5-slot Thecus unit: cool hardware but crappy software. They are all Lynux but you actually need to get into the Lynux to do much (like a web site) on the Thecus box. -Original

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Dieselhead
On Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:14:03 -0800 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Odd timing, seeing how the FBI knew about this back in the summer. Held off until the election is over for the feces to impact the rotors. A week before and the whitehouse would have a lame duck. Yeah. Strange,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Broadwell

2012-11-14 Thread Rick Knoble
On Nov 14, 2012, at 11:34 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: Yeah. Strange, isn't it? I think we will be seeing more strange things in the near future. I think the muck raking is just beginning. I would imagine there to be secret dossiers on every member of the BHO cabinet and all