Re: [MBZ] wifi vs wired - was: parts site?

2013-08-28 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah but we have a transformer way over there, well at the end of the street somewhere. Hendrik who just paid his internet bill for the month On 28/08/13 13:54, Craig wrote: On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:19:17 -0500 Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Hendrik wrote: Speaking of this internet over

Re: [MBZ] wifi vs wired - was: parts site?

2013-08-28 Thread Fmiser
Hendrik wrote: Speaking of this internet over power thing, not looked into it much but doesn't it work on just the one power circuit? Fmiser wrote: No, but it can't cross a transformer. So typically this means one _service_ - that is, it won't reach the neighbors. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT power line ethernet

2013-08-28 Thread Dan Penoff
It's a simple Ethernet connection between two nodes. You could potentially connect multiple devices through it using a switch or hub. Think of it this way: it is functionally equivalent to running an Ethernet cable between the two points where the devices are plugged in. Dan On Aug 27, 2013,

Re: [MBZ] parts site?

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
yes, denninger, although i believe he lives further north in the state On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 1:31 AM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Aug 27, 2013, at 11:16 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: holy crap! he is one of my facebook friends! Who? Karl Denninger? He

[MBZ] 1984 300D center vacuum pod

2013-08-28 Thread Mike Esh
Is there a workaround for the non-functioning vacuum pod that controls the center vents for the HVAC in my 84 D? I do not mind controlling this function with a wire or string. Any ideas? Thanks, Mike Michael E. Esh me...@horizonenv.com michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread dseretakis
It's not about Pearl Harbor. It's about the cheap associations I make with Japanese cars. BTW, the Germans directly impacted my father while he was a child in Greece during WWII. They bombed his house and he had to flee into the mountains as they were killing all young males. I'm not holding

[MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Hi all, Here is the ad for the 300SD I mentioned in the past: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4028189435.html Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Alternator to wiring harness connector

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
Thanks, Fred, emailing you off-list. Gerry From: Frederick Moir fredy4.s...@yahoo.com Gerry. I have a alternator connector from an 190E 1985, with about 30 of wire attached. I think they are common. two large and one small connectors in a plastic housing with provision for a bail to secure it.

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D Air conditioning

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net I have heard it recommended that an input filter be used on formerly-shrapnelled systems. The flush isn't always quite good enough. -- Jim Read that too but couldn't find a source for the filters. Gerry ___

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 8:28 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: While finally getting to my front brake job, I encountered a failing drivers side wheel bearing. There was discoloration and shallow pitting on the outboard race. BTW, how much longer would this bearing take to actually fail?

Re: [MBZ] Pearl Fishers Duet

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
True, but the casual classic listener; the kind that fill the seats and pay the salaries; seldom stop to make such distinctions. They simply know that they like this or that singer better than another. Alfredo Kraus, singing the Pearl Fishers aria, is one of my all time favorites.

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread dseretakis
I wonder why they don't fix the problem. The outside Timken bearing that didn't fit was a set 2 according to Autozone. What does set 2 mean? Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2013, at 7:26 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 8:28 PM, dsereta...@yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] OT power line ethernet

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
FWIW: Thinking back to an early version of this system, I seem to remember that if you don't have the plugin units on the same leg (most housewiring has a ground and two hot legs with 110v between the ground and each leg and 220v between the two hot legs.) the system won't work or works

[MBZ] French court orders ban on Mercedes cars be lifted

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
A top French court has ordered the government to allow the sale of new Mercedes-Benz cars using a type of air-conditioning chemical deemed too polluting by European law. An interim court ruling issued on Tuesday gives the French government two days to allow Mercedes-Benz's new models into the

Re: [MBZ] French court orders ban on Mercedes cars be lifted

2013-08-28 Thread dseretakis
Hooray Mercedes! Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2013, at 8:54 AM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: A top French court has ordered the government to allow the sale of new Mercedes-Benz cars using a type of air-conditioning chemical deemed too polluting by European law. An

Re: [MBZ] OT power line ethernet

2013-08-28 Thread Craig
On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:16:44 -0400 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: If the circuits aren't listed, you can run a long wire (I've used a series of extension cords) between the two distant receptacles and check the voltage. If the voltage is 110v it's the same leg; if the voltage is

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D center vacuum pod

2013-08-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Is there a workaround for the non-functioning vacuum pod that controls the center vents for the HVAC in my 84 D? I do not mind controlling this function with a wire or string. Any ideas? You could pop the rivet loose (dental picks, etc.) that holds the arm to the flap, then use a a chopstick

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
That's just like the Mamabenz except the interior is a lighter color. Looks a bit nicer though, and about 1/3 the miles. --R On 8/28/13 7:41 AM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Hi all, Here is the ad for the 300SD I mentioned in the past: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4028189435.html Jaime

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
mahwah , home of the jackson whites and gateway to airmont. my kinda place! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:41 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote: Hi all, Here is the ad for the 300SD I mentioned in the past: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/4028189435.html Jaime -- Jaime

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Frederick Moir
Dimitri Set 2 etc. are standardized sets that cover a large portion of the wheel bearings neede and used on a majority(?) of cars. Why don't they fix the problem? No money in it and time will take care of it.   Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. From:

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
universal wheel bearing sets. h. that doesn't sound like a great idea! not sure why anyone would mess with such a thing as i would think something like SKF would be fairly widely distributed but maybe not. they are much cheaper in an SKF box than in the mercedes box and the same thing.

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Rick Knoble
On Aug 28, 2013, at 6:21 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: It's not about Pearl Harbor. It's about the cheap associations I make with Japanese cars. I was teasing. I am old enough to remember the tin clicker toys that said Made in Japan on them. MIJ stood for junk. Jap Crap. Inferior

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
i come of age with nikon cameras, fuji and panasonic bicycles and japanese autos taking over. having come after that clicker toys, all i could see was wow, these people are really on to something! On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:23 PM, Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.comwrote: On Aug 28, 2013, at

Re: [MBZ] Pearl Fishers Duet

2013-08-28 Thread Benz Hogs
What language is he singing in? Certainly not French, too crisp and heavy on the rolled 'r'. I know this was French, but his inflection is all wrong, it's too rhythmic and like Italian/German/English. French is a smooth language with very little inflection. His recit sounds way too Italian

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
So Mitch, does Luther get a special category for being younger than me? -Curt Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 22:11:57 -0500 From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie Message-ID: 521d6a7d.6060...@gulseth.net Content-Type:

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Benz Hogs
If I get a special category, I'd hate to see ya'lls reaction when I tell you how young my wife is :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On 8/28/2013 11:29 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: So Mitch, does Luther get a special category for being younger than me? -Curt

Re: [MBZ] parts site?

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
I keep one step up from the cheapest POTS (meaning free local calling but paid long distance) in the house for reliability reasons. Last I knew the telco was required to keep some very high level of uptime for POTS where nobody else was. That means there has to be quite a severe problem before

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
i could use a young wife On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:31 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: If I get a special category, I'd hate to see ya'lls reaction when I tell you how young my wife is :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On 8/28/2013 11:29 AM,

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Benz Hogs
They like motivated and confident men. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On 8/28/2013 11:33 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: i could use a young wife ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Yeah you want a good quality American car like a Pinto or Vega or Cordoba. Oh wait. Okay a great quality German car, like a 350SDL or a 140 with rusting spring perches or biodegradable wiring. Oh wait... You have to credit the Asians with raising the quality of ALL cars. Any cheapo new car

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Do they actually want somebody to buy it or are they just fishing for price? That ad is uninspiring. Theres not enough text on whats good about the car and not enough pictures. Craigslist lets you post 6 pics and you could always link to a photobucket or other folder with more. More pictures

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
I had that happen on my 190D though I think it was that the outer was too big but I forget now. Fortunately I had a set I'd bought from Rusty that I'd forgotten about. That reminds me I should order a spare, 190Ds seem to be somewhat harder on wheel bearings, or at least less tolerant of poor

Re: [MBZ] Telephone service [was: Re: parts site?]

2013-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
That sucks. You should have asked them to give you free power for life. ;) On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:21 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:37:22 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: People building houses on 'off grid' property might pay a five digit sum

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Dieselhead
Someone wrote: i come of age with nikon cameras, fuji and panasonic bicycles and japanese autos taking over. having come after that clicker toys, all i could see was wow, these people are really on to something! They were on to W. Edwards Deming. The US didn't listen. Japanese did listen,

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread G Mann
Neu Joesey... Rust belt car... pretty on the outside.. I want pics of the salt rust damage on the bottom and at the wheel wells.. at any price... I'm spoiled by the rust free cars here in Arizona.. 130K miles.. hmmm.. and I trust that because? On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Gary Hurst

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: So Mitch, does Luther get a special category for being younger than me? He isn't much younger than you, is he? He was in his early 20's when I first encountered him about ten years ago, and for some reason I still thought of him that way. What about Snook? I'm wondering

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread Michael Canfield
Actually I have bought cars that spent their life in Southern NJ and I would dare to say that many are just as rust free as AZ cars with less sun damage. North Joyzee is another story. Mike On Aug 28, 2013 12:54 PM, G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com wrote: Neu Joesey... Rust belt car... pretty on the

Re: [MBZ] Pearl Fishers Duet

2013-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
French. Guiseppe DeStefano is also phenomenal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f667ibKJrD8 On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: What language is he singing in? Certainly not French, too crisp and heavy on the rolled 'r'. I know this was French, but his

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Rick Knoble
On Aug 28, 2013, at 11:54 AM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: After WWII, the companies sent all the women trained in SPC home to have babies, and forgot all they learned. Statistical Process Control if anyone was wondering. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistical_process_control

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah you want a good quality American car like a Pinto or Vega or Cordoba. Oh wait. Well, there are a lot more Pintos than Coronas and Civics running around these days, at least here in the rust belt. My '76 Civic died of rust. My 1975 Civic got parked because of worn

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Rick Knoble
On Aug 28, 2013, at 11:41 AM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: You have to credit the Asians with raising the quality of ALL cars. Any cheapo new car today will go, with minimal maintenance 200,000 miles. Even 20 years ago that was a stretch for all but diesels. I drove my '79

[MBZ] Craigslist ads

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
While we're critiquing Craigslists ads http://worcester.craigslist.org/boa/4023604854.html I know I should have a picture of the boat right side up and not on the rack but... I have had somebody interested, need to call him tonight. -Curt ___

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
This is the kind of pretty car where you want to owner to give you a list of things that need to be done to make the car mechanically and cosmetically perfect, i.e., in concours condition. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:59 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.comwrote: Actually I have bought cars

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist ads

2013-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
What's with the 5 horsepower badge? On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: While we're critiquing Craigslists ads http://worcester.craigslist.org/boa/4023604854.html I know I should have a picture of the boat right side up and not on the rack but... I

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i haven't seen a pinto on the road in many years There's a yellow Pinto in Olivet, and believe it or not, two Chevettes in Charlotte. I haven't actually seen the Pinto moving, but it's quite cherry and has current (non-collector) tags on it. Parked outdoors in the driveway.

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
this pretty much hits the nail on the head. before the japs, your choices were to buy some complete piece of indifferently made garbage or spend more than for a cadillac to get some 57hp beirut taxicab from benz. the japs forced people to make good cars to compete with the good cars being made

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist ads

2013-08-28 Thread Dieselhead
While we're critiquing Craigslists ads http://worcester.craigslist.org/boa/4023604854.html I know I should have a picture of the boat right side up and not on the rack but... I have had somebody interested, need to call him tonight. -Curt Wow! $500 and its not even a grumman! Makes me

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
i had a neighbor in GA who is still regularly driving a chevette. he says it was his mother's cars so he plans to keep it up and use it till he dies. his main driver is a late model toyota though On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 1:20 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: i

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Aug 28, 2013 10:15 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: the argument that an 88 corolla feels cheap compared to an 88 560SEC is really not very meaningful given the cost of each car. if you changed that to an 88 LS400 and an 88 300E, you have a more fair comparison and a much

[MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Craig
On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:26:21 -0400 Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i had a neighbor in GA who is still regularly driving a chevette. he says it was his mother's cars so he plans to keep it up and use it till he dies. his main driver is a late model toyota though The motor-generator

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
i haven't seen a pinto on the road in many years On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: Yeah you want a good quality American car like a Pinto or Vega or Cordoba. Oh wait. Well, there are a lot more Pintos than Coronas and Civics

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread dseretakis
A 90 LS400 feels like a tin can compared to any Mercedes of the same era. I remember when Lexus first came out back then. I checked out the LS400 in the dealership and was far from impressed. The doors felt light and cheap as did the plasticky interior and cheap leather. I understand how

Re: [MBZ] OT power line ethernet

2013-08-28 Thread Larry T
speaking of the internet ;-) I am considering a wifi repeater -- anyone have good/bad recommendations? Thanks LarryT 91 300D On 8/28/2013 10:02 AM, Craig wrote: On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:16:44 -0400 Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: If the circuits aren't listed, you can run a long

Re: [MBZ] Telephone service [was: Re: parts site?]

2013-08-28 Thread Larry T
How did you end up with power? or maybe you didn't Maybe a generator? solar? (LOL) Larryt 91 300d On 8/28/2013 12:21 AM, Craig wrote: On Tue, 27 Aug 2013 20:37:22 -0400 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: People building houses on 'off grid' property might pay a five digit sum to have a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm not sure whether you are aware of this or not, but chevette is a new kind of american car On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 1:38 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:26:21 -0400 Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i had a neighbor in GA who is still regularly

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
and i'm not that??? On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 12:37 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: They like motivated and confident men. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On 8/28/2013 11:33 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: i could use a young wife

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
For a good comparison we'd need to look at somewhere rust free like the south west. When I'm in LA I regularly see hondas and toyotas from the early '80s, not many from the '70s though its true. The earliest Japanese cars were VERY cheap cars. You've got to admit they learned their lessons

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist ads

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Badge? You mean the specifications plate? Pretty much every boat has one... For a canoe the motor has to hang off the side (you bolt a plate off sideways, perpendicular to the direction of travel) so you're limited in the amount of power you can have. -Curt Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:11:09

Re: [MBZ] Craigslist ads

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
I did some research before I posted it and found some 17' fiberglass for $400, I figure aluminum is worth more than fiberglass and it comes with $100 worth of paddles... I'd take $400, figured it was better to start high and come down than try to go the other way. -Curt Date: Wed, 28 Aug

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Couple years different, I've been married a lot longer than he has... I'm reasonably sure Snook is 40+, I was under the impression he was 4 or 5 years older than me. -Curt Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 12:53:50 -0400 From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Curt Raymond
Most people don't know anything about their car, they want it to start and run and go and get them there and back. Reliability is way more important than cheap feel... -Curt Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:25:17 -0400 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread dseretakis
To be honest, I don't think they made huge strides in terms of quality. The biggest stride was in terms of rust protection. I remember during my childhood years in Athens, Greece, many Toyota diesel sedan taxicabs tooling around alongside the W123 diesels. They were reliable cars even back

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
and that is even accepting the idea that ALL they are is reliable, which i don't. my ex wife has a late model civic and i find it to be a very competent and pleasant family sedan. it doesn't feel cheap to me. i think the best one can say is they feel different and one doesn't like it.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Craig
On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:41:34 -0400 Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i'm not sure whether you are aware of this or not, but chevette is a new kind of american car A new kind of american car? You mean something different than they sold in the late-70s? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Telephone service [was: Re: parts site?]

2013-08-28 Thread Craig
On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:43:05 -0400 Larry T l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: How did you end up with power? or maybe you didn't Maybe a generator? solar? (LOL) We had, - a small gasoline-fired generator (a Honda EM-500) for night usage for lights and the electric valve on our propane oven. - a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
it was the advertising jingle to try to sell that cardboard POS On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:17 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:41:34 -0400 Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i'm not sure whether you are aware of this or not, but chevette is a new kind of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Craig
On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:20:36 -0400 Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: it was the advertising jingle to try to sell that cardboard POS Oh. But the engines seem OK. I put 1300 hours on the one on our gen-set. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread dseretakis
Yes, that is apparent by the drones who buy up all the Camrys and civics like they were the best thing since sliced bread. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2013, at 2:00 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Most people don't know anything about their car, they want it to start and run

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Scott Ritchey
The parts I got from Rusty always fit, including the wheel bearings that are on the SD today (with probably over 100K miles on them). -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:49 PM To: Diesel

Re: [MBZ] OT power line ethernet

2013-08-28 Thread Fmiser
Larry wrote: speaking of the internet ;-) I am considering a wifi repeater -- anyone have good/bad recommendations? I have used a Zyxel. Works okay. I have also used a Buffalo router which comes with DDWRT open-source firmware that could be configured to do the same task. If I had the

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
parts tend to fit if you buy them specific to your car rather than some sort of universal fit product from the big parts chain On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:31 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com wrote: The parts I got from Rusty always fit, including the wheel bearings that are on the SD

Re: [MBZ] Pearl Fishers Duet

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
Alfred Kraus Trujillo was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands of Spain. His father was Austrian and his mother was Spanish...His older brother, Francisco Kraus Trujillo, a baritone, studied music and opera alongside him...He studied voice technique in Milan with

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
Gary Hurst wrote: i haven't seen a pinto on the road in many years There's a yellow Pinto in Olivet, and believe it or not, two Chevettes in Charlotte. I haven't actually seen the Pinto moving, but it's quite cherry and has current (non-collector) tags on it. Parked outdoors in the

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
He'll age fast with a young wife. Gerry.who'd be dead in six months with a young (40+) wife From: Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net If I get a special category, I'd hate to see ya'lls reaction when I tell you how young my wife is :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max

[MBZ] car quality (was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.)

2013-08-28 Thread ernest breakfield
much as i demean it, my wife's early '90s Crudolla is at 300K miles and still running well (and passing biannual Calif smog tests).i don't love them, but Toyoduh's been getting some things (excepting paint) right for a while. (of course it might have something to do with basic maintenance,

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
yeah, as collectors. i'd guess there is a yugo club somewhere as well but i also haven't seen one of those in decade either On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 1:54 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.comwrote: Gary Hurst wrote: i haven't seen a pinto on the road in many years There's a yellow

Re: [MBZ] Telephone service [was: Re: parts site?]

2013-08-28 Thread Fmiser
On 8/28/2013 12:21 AM, Craig wrote: Which is why we never had power run into our place south of Calhan, CO. They wanted $16,000 to run the lines -- and then we had to pay for the electricity, too!!! :-) Larry wrote: How did you end up with power? or maybe you didn't Maybe a

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Fmiser
dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: But then and still now they have in my opinion retained a lingering cheapness both in interior, appointments, build quality (excluding drivetrain) and styling (which varies from awful to acceptable, but never anything great). That is mostly perception and

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Benz Hogs
People still think I'm in my mid or upper 20s and sometimes they think my wife and I are the same age :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On 8/28/2013 1:40 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: He'll age fast with a young wife. Gerry.who'd be dead in six months with a young

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
people think i'm in my mid to upper 60s :( On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: People still think I'm in my mid or upper 20s and sometimes they think my wife and I are the same age :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On

Re: [MBZ] Pearl Fishers Duet

2013-08-28 Thread Benz Hogs
Shouldn't. Most European's learn the other European languages at early ages. Besides, if he's a pro, he should have a diction coach that knows French. Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On 8/28/2013 1:41 PM, Gerry Archer wrote: Alfred Kraus Trujillo was born in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Rich Thomas
I have the same aspirations! --R On 8/28/13 1:38 PM, Craig wrote: he plans to keep it up and use it till he dies ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig wrote: On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 13:41:34 -0400 Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i'm not sure whether you are aware of this or not, but chevette is a new kind of american car A new kind of american car? You mean something different than they sold in the late-70s?

Re: [MBZ] Pearl Fishers Duet

2013-08-28 Thread Benz Hogs
Too much head voice and not enough blending of head/chest voice which makes it sound higher than it should. His closed e vowel, which is naturally heavy on head voice, definitely needs more of that body of sound up from his bottom range. Like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Io-mYoPyE

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Aug 28, 2013 10:26 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i had a neighbor in GA who is still regularly driving a chevette. Chevettes were RWD, which is kind of interesting considering GM's near-total commitment to FWD that started around 1980 and continued through their bankruptcy. I

Re: [MBZ] Telephone service [was: Re: parts site?]

2013-08-28 Thread Benz Hogs
Wouldn't that be more of a historian? I remember that story from at least 5-7 years ago :) No harm ment, just keeping you on your toes :) Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On 8/28/2013 1:46 PM, Fmiser wrote: Craig answered before Larry asked: The motor-generator

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
they were 1960s german opels that chevy was selling deep into the 80s. they they use daewoos for the market segment On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:07 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote: On Aug 28, 2013 10:26 AM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: i had a neighbor in GA who

Re: [MBZ] Telephone service [was: Re: parts site?]

2013-08-28 Thread Fmiser
Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (170,xxx mi) On 8/28/2013 1:46 PM, Fmiser wrote: Craig answered before Larry asked: The motor-generator set I built while we were in rural Colorado uses a propane-fired Chevette engine. It's '78 or '79, IIRC. -- Philip, just

Re: [MBZ] OT power line ethernet

2013-08-28 Thread Scott Ritchey
A repeater will cut your effective bandwidth in half or worse. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:39 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT power line ethernet speaking of the

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Well, you're definitely not chopped liver. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:57 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: people think i'm in my mid to upper 60s :( On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:56 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: People still think I'm in my mid or upper 20s and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Do NOT knock Chevettes! A Chevette enabled me to buy a Mercedes. We purchased a 1976 Chevette from JKJ Chevrolet in Tysons Corner, VA in late 1975. We paid the $3,600 list price; I was too naive to even try to bargain. Drove it trouble-free for 7 years (only brake repairs were needed). We

Re: [MBZ] Pearl Fishers Duet

2013-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Less steel/or sweetness in Placido's voice compared to Jussi. Slightly smoky, with a little vibrato. Nor as effortless. Still, a great vocal instrument. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 3:07 PM, Benz Hogs benz-n-h...@gulseth.net wrote: Too much head voice and not enough blending of head/chest voice

Re: [MBZ] OT: Chevettes [was: Re: Wheel bearing fiasco.]

2013-08-28 Thread Michael Canfield
Agreed. The Chevette was not the turd that the Monza and Vega were. Mike On Aug 28, 2013 5:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Do NOT knock Chevettes! A Chevette enabled me to buy a Mercedes. We purchased a 1976 Chevette from JKJ Chevrolet in Tysons Corner, VA in late

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D Air conditioning

2013-08-28 Thread Michael Esh
Yes, I am interested.. Thanks, Mike On Aug 27, 2013, at 10:29 PM, Richard Hattaway wrote: R-12 is available if you're interested. Remove the [MBZ] from the subject line and drop me an email if you wish. From: Michael Esh michael...@mac.com To:

Re: [MBZ] OT Louie Louie

2013-08-28 Thread Gary Hurst
although i do eat chopped liver way more frequently than one would expect On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 5:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: Well, you're definitely not chopped liver. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 2:57 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: people think i'm in

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread dseretakis
You are correct that logic cannot be entirely applied to this argument. It is very difficult to define cheapness and quality. Robert Pirsig struggled with the definition of quality in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. I know what it is but can't necessarily put it into words but I feel

Re: [MBZ] Wheel bearing fiasco.

2013-08-28 Thread G Mann
FYI.. in future, if you need a bearing, or a seal.. google bearing catalog. You will therein find listed every major bearing manufacturer, world wide, and the catalog for each. Within the various catalogs will be listings by dimension for each bearing by ID, OD, Depth, etc, etc.. ad nauseium.

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread dseretakis
True southern Joisey is almost into Maryland. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 28, 2013, at 12:59 PM, Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com wrote: Actually I have bought cars that spent their life in Southern NJ and I would dare to say that many are just as rust free as AZ cars with less sun

Re: [MBZ] Pearl Fishers Duet

2013-08-28 Thread Gerry Archer
Spoken like a true musician! (grin) Of course, for some reason he had a great career since the people loved him. I think it might have been because of his ability to project emotion. He was young when he recorded the Pearl Fishers aria. I have a CD of him singing la donna e mobile (Rigoletto)

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-28 Thread WILTON
But, do they say y'all or youse guys? ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD available True southern Joisey is almost into Maryland. Sent from

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