Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I still hate them. On May 12, 2015 11:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dimitri - still hate Priuses? On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 10:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Tom Savage via Mercedes
On May 12, 2015 9:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020 I like that a lot, though it probably makes more sense in Japan. Would the reaction be better to a Toppola?

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I think it was 3 times, just on accumulators. One at a time, in place of in pairs as everyone, including the book, told him. I'm always surprised with Andrew's willingness to cheap out yet insistence on his fine automobiles. Don't your fine automobiles deserve good parts? Didn't you already

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY on the write-up/instructions/procedures, Grant. Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Meade wrote: Looks like Onan generators are sold for gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel. I'll bet this one is gasoline. Most gasoline engines - and therefore generators - can be converted to run on propane. A bit less power, but no issues with long term fuel storage!

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Roughly 10% loss on propane, 20% on natural gas. It's all about the BTUs. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2015, at 1:44 PM, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Meade wrote: Looks like Onan generators are sold for gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel. I'll bet this one is

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Give me your year/model or a part number. I know what my jobber price would be but the Northwoods guys are probably even cheaper, and they're a dealer. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2015, at 12:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: How cheap? On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Well.. it does set a new standard for both Ugly and Useless .. thus should receive a new category in the Darwin Awards... simply because anyone in their right mind would consider suicide rather than be seen in public owning one.. OTOH... being a Prius.. and being parked at the side of the road..

Re: [MBZ] S500 Won't Start

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! 'Glad it's running, and I know it's a bit worrisome to not know 'zackly what fixed it. If it happens again, try just disconnecting battery for coupla minutes first. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Meade wrote: Looks like Onan generators are sold for gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel. I'll bet this one is gasoline. Most gasoline engines - and therefore generators - can be converted to run on propane. A bit less power, but no issues with long term fuel storage! Or natural gas

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I still hate them. On May 12, 2015 11:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dimitri - still hate Priuses? Friends don't let friends drive Piouses (Pi'i) or any other toada. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
...not as good as paper for serious learning/studying. Not from personal experience, but one of my sons has done all his textbook studies on a kindle. He says that it works especially well for him. I think it is all about taking full advantage of the alternate capabilities of the format.

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I think the Sprinter makes a somewhat better chassis for an RV! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 7:57 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rich Thomas Subject: [MBZ] Once seen

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
...reading almost all free books. I have recently become aware that most local libraries allow borrowing of e-books. I have searched and found a few books by some of my favorite novelists available for a 3-week loan. My library's app directs me to Amazon where I download the book. It's

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dan wrote Give me your year/model or a part number. I know what my jobber price would be but the Northwoods guys are probably even cheaper, and they're a dealer. WDBAB93C7FF035664 On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 3:31 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
So Dimitri, how do you really feel? On May 12, 2015 2:25 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Your classic douchebag RV. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2015, at 10:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Bad engineering decisions reminds me: Cutting a hole in a perfectly good steel top to install a leaking, overhead door/window. Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Andrew writes: ...reading almost all free books. I have recently become aware that most local libraries allow borrowing of e-books.   Where do you live, Greg?  I may want to move there. Why? Plenty of libraries around you loan them out.  Put your zip code in here. 

Re: [MBZ] ebay scam?

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I believe that to be the case as well, however, from an ethical standpoint you should contact the seller, make them aware of the error, and see how they want to deal with it. That was from Business Ethics when I was in college. I know it's an old thread, but

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Never mind, I got the number from the eBay auctions. Holy mother of pearl! Those things are way expensive now. Dealer counter price is like $246/each!! The ones from Northlake are a good deal, relatively speaking. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2015, at 3:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I must have stuttered. I asked for model/year or part number, not the VIN. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2015, at 3:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dan wrote Give me your year/model or a part number. I know what my jobber price would be but the

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: *self leveling system All of a sudden there is a price drop on these. Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with the various brands? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40_sacat=0_nkw=1233200215_rdc=1 Wow, MB of Northlake wants $199 (x2!!) for the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where do you live, Greg? I may want to move there. On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 12:45 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ...reading almost all free books. I have recently become aware that most local libraries allow borrowing of e-books. I have searched and found a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
I live in Washington! Vancouver, WA to be exact. It's not only my library, many other area library districts provide this service. The app I use to get the loans is called Overdrive. I actually use it on my Nook HD+, running the Kindle app via KitKat OS booted from a N2A micro SD card.

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It's Japan, where various rules and rationality don't always seem to apply --R On 5/12/15 2:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Well.. it does set a new standard for both Ugly and Useless .. thus should receive a new category in the Darwin Awards... simply because anyone in their right mind

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Your classic douchebag RV. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2015, at 10:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020 --R ___

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Like running over a Prius with my mom's G-wagen. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2015, at 2:39 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So Dimitri, how do you really feel? On May 12, 2015 2:25 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Your classic

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
ATTABOY on being a foster Dad to 17 vehicles that might otherwise be sent to the crusher. On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 1:43 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ATTABOY on the write-up/instructions/procedures, Grant. Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann via Mercedes

[MBZ] 2013 C240

2015-05-12 Thread G. M. Brown via Mercedes
Any knowledge/experience anyone on the list may have regarding a 2013 C240 M-B with ~77K mi. which is for sale on a local used car lot here for $9995 would be greatly appreciated. TIA. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Like the Japanese game show where contestants sing karaoke while a pretty assistant uhh, manipulates their manhood. The facial expressions are pretty hilarious. -Curt From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
LOL! Who is Northlake? On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 5:10 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ;) Wilt - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I dunno, I'd kind of like a Land Cruiser. Theres an early '70s one for sale nearby. Didn't check but I bet they want big money for it. -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] 2013 C240

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
G. M. Brown via Mercedes wrote: Any knowledge/experience anyone on the list may have regarding a 2013 C240 M-B with ~77K mi. which is for sale on a local used car lot here for $9995 would be greatly appreciated. TIA. Two years old, 77k, and $10k? That's Chevy Cruze money. I'd imagine the

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Tom Savage via Mercedes wrote: I like that a lot, though it probably makes more sense in Japan. Would the reaction be better to a Toppola? http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toppola Oooh, if I had a 99 Wagonback instead of a couple of sedans... The reason it only adds 250lb is that the Wagonback

[MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
OK, so I've got this leaking poorly engineered hole in the roof of my wagon. I taped the seams over, let Tropical Storm Ana do her thing, and I'm pretty sure the issue is water getting past the sunroof (aka poorly design idea) seal. There was still some water on the floor from earlier rain, but

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
How about TIG or MIG welding it shut? No more leaks! On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: OK, so I've got this leaking poorly engineered hole in the roof of my wagon. I taped the seams over, let Tropical Storm Ana do her thing, and I'm

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Zackly. Wilt - Original Message - From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 5:14 PM Subject: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes OK, so I've got this leaking

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
*sigh* if you paid any attention you'd know already. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I should have RTFM, there is a nice picture (in 77-300 of the 124 FSM) with the front headliner piece removed showing clear / easy access to the tubes where they attach to the sunroof- er, poorly designed / engineered hole frame. Looks like if I find the need to replace the tubes, the top end can

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Link? Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2015, at 4:46 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Like the Japanese game show where contestants sing karaoke while a pretty assistant uhh, manipulates their manhood. The facial expressions are pretty hilarious. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 12 May 2015 16:00:47 -0500 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: All true. They also last longer. Less wear. I've read that gasoline engines operated on propane are much cleaner, almost never experience carb trouble and can go longer between oil changes

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: I think the Sprinter makes a somewhat better chassis for an RV! I think the Vixen is the ultimate sport RV chassis, but it turned out to be a mistake to chase MPG by installing a BMW 524TD engine in it, apparently that motor can't take running all day at

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY. Wilton - Original Message - From: G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: G Mann g2ma...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
;) Wilt - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 3:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Land Cruiser reminds me of the top-of-the-line '47 or '48 Studebaker, four-door sedan my brother-in-law had. Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com

Re: [MBZ] 2013 C240

2015-05-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Jamie would probably be the most informed in this group. 77k is almost 40k miles per year. Must have been a LOT of highway driving! I'd like to see full records for all the fluid changes on schedule (engine and transmission oil). - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020 Look Mom! A Toyota Priapism! http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--tqcppjhx--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_320/blm0rzkxhujhkjkpg9hc.jpg

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've read that gasoline engines operated on propane are much cleaner, almost never experience carb trouble and can go longer between oil changes because of it. -Curt From: fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: fmiser fmi...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All true... however, propane engines do require more propane to make the same energy as a gas engine in the same application.. propane simply has less carbons to burn in the chain.. If you are using a gas fired generator.. do two things on shutdown.. 1. Shut the fuel off while the generator is

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Like the Japanese game show where contestants sing karaoke while a pretty assistant uhh, manipulates their manhood. The facial expressions are pretty hilarious. -Curt I looked that up on Youtube. What followed was a show where four grown men in diapers gave

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The Battery Minder line was recommended by Aviation Consumer magazine a couple of years ago to keep these expensive aircraft lead acid batteries in shape for those who don't fly often. I have the model 12112 that I use when I know the plane won't be flown for more than three weeks. there are

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
All true. They also last longer. Less wear. I've read that gasoline engines operated on propane are much cleaner, almost never experience carb trouble and can go longer between oil changes because of it. -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yeah I put fuel shutoffs on my snowmobiles now. Those are 2 stroke engines so I don't run them dry but I burn them down some. If I'm feeling particularly enthusiastic I'll dump the carb bowls but combined with a good dose of seafoam gas additive I haven't had any trouble for a few years. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Strangely none of my jalopies has ever had a leaking sunroof. I replaced the front seal in my '83 240D because it seemed like the thing to do but not because it was leaking. The seal that came out didn't look any worse than the one that went in. I've never used my MB sunroofs a whole lot. I do

Re: [MBZ] 2013 C240

2015-05-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Glenn is this in Hendersonville? On May 12, 2015 4:14 PM, G. M. Brown via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Any knowledge/experience anyone on the list may have regarding a 2013 C240 M-B with ~77K mi. which is for sale on a local used car lot here for $9995 would be greatly appreciated.

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How cheap? On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 11:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: These are so stupid cheap from the dealer it's silly (in my opinion) not to buy dealer parts. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2015, at 11:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
If this is the original Kindle book reader, not the Fire tablet, it should use a standard micro USB cord, like Curt said. My wife uses hers several hours every day, reading almost all free books. She will only pay for one if it's the next in a particularly good series. The Kindles are great for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla Pwerwall

2015-05-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Now that sounds like a great plan - I'm going to do just that, thanks! On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 9:38 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sometimes it pay to search Craigslist every week for generator subaru|robin|honda|onan|wisconsin|kohler and be prepared to grab the

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There's a DOdge Sprinter van on my street but I think it's gas, not diesel. On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 12:19 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I think the Sprinter makes a somewhat better chassis for an RV! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
As owner of quite a number of vehicles [currently 17], I've become something of a skilled person in the art of keeping the seldom driven vehicle operational. 1. Invest in a battery disconnect switch. Harbor Freight sells one that costs about $7. Put it in the ground cable and when you park the

[MBZ] OT - aircraft batteries

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Batteries in B-47's and B-52's were/are 12 volt Ni-Cad with potassium hydroxide electrolyte connected in series to provide 24 volts (28 volt charging system). I used to lust for one in my '51 and '56 Chevies. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
*sigh* if you paid any attention you'd know already. -Curt Somebody say somthin 'bout a gnat? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I should have RTFM, there is a nice picture (in 77-300 of the 124 FSM) with the front headliner piece removed showing clear / easy access to the tubes where they attach to the sunroof- er, poorly designed / engineered hole frame. Looks like if I find the need to replace the tubes, the top end

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Oh, and skivvies and grabass. 'First time I heard it though, CPO brother said his children were playing gra-BAHS. 'Thought I would choke.;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Max

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Grabass: horse-play leads to sickbay! Even worse, you might be included on the binnacle list the next day... Bravo Zulu: Navy-speak for Attaboy. Lucky bag: a collection of uniforms/clothing left behind by Sailors who transferred of the ship, kept under the control of the Master-at-Arms. --

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Sierra Hotel! (S*** Hot) - fighter pilot talk for ATTABOY. Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Max Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 8:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Camo E320 and silver XJS for Wilton

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/5016415799.html On second thought, those aren't Jag mirrors, I think it's an SL. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The $6 ones from Harbor Freight always worked for me, assuming the battery started out fully charged and the maintainer hadn't died. Gotta check the LEDs every once in a while to make sure it's working. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Camo E320 and silver XJS for Wilton

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/5016415799.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Propane or natural gas are both known as dry fuels for the obvious reasons. They're far better on an engine due to the lack of fuel dilution and cylinder wall washing that occurs with gasoline. They can and do go longer between oil changes for this reason as well. No carburetors on these

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll bet some of you know about the DICNAVAB, the Dictionary of Naval Abbreviations. That's right, there are so many, and the meanings are exact, so we had to have our own official written guide to document them. Hear or read a new one? You could look it up! Imagine my horror at finding

Re: [MBZ] 2013 C240

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Both KBB and Fueleconomy.gov agree that there isn't a 2013 C240, they say its a C250 if its a 2013. Poking around on Craigslist I can't find a C240 newer than 2005. The C250s I see are all 2013 coupes and run in the $30k range... Somehow I expect what you've seen is a 2003 C240 for which that

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Well, it came with the airplane, and hasn't damaged the battery yet . . . I do remember reading something like that, now that you shared it. Must be why I don't use it on anything else :-) On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 5:02 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since your model is an

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Just after I wrote my last message I looked outside and saw that the neighbor had left her car windows open. This is the neighbor we call the fog horn because she loud. I often refer to her as the worthless turd but really she gives worthless turds a bad name. It rained pretty good for a little

Re: [MBZ] S500 Won't Start

2015-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Thanks! Me, too. This is my first major dive into the engine systems/electronics on a W140, as mine have all been trouble free since I got them up to this point. I am a bit surprised that the fuel flow was restricted so much by the (old/clogged) filter. It was just coming up to the 30k mark,

[MBZ] OT - A CAROLINA COUNTRY BOOY REMEMBERS - STEDMAN'S STORE

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Yep, already. STEDMAN'S STORE By Wilton Strickland Late in 1949, several months before my sixteenth birthday, my brother, W. B., got me a job as a clerk on Saturdays at Stedman's Grocery Store in Nashville. I was already well-known around our little town as being honest, dependable and

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not on your life. You wanna see that you google it yourself... ;) -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Link? Lazy. I found it in one shot on youtube, searched for handjob karaoke ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Leaving hole open during rain - 'nother 'zackly. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 12 May 2015 16:13:44 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The Battery Minder line was recommended by Aviation Consumer magazine a couple of years ago to keep these expensive aircraft lead acid batteries in shape for those who don't fly often. I have the model 12112

Re: [MBZ] Poorly designed / engineered roof holes

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
BTW, instructors in my many Air Force schools seemed to enjoy saying RTFQ or RTFM, each often repeated. 'Bet Max's Navy instructors did, too, - mine never mentioned anything about port, starboard, the deck, the head, the bulkhead, the overhead, aye, aye, Sir, or any of that Old Salt stuff,

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

2015-05-12 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
If I ever saw a Prius broken down on the side of the road, I would NOT offer any assistance. Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2015, at 2:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Well.. it does set a new standard for both Ugly and Useless .. thus should receive a new

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The $6 ones from Harbor Freight always worked for me, assuming the battery started out fully charged and the maintainer hadn't died. Gotta check the LEDs every once in a while to make sure it's working. Those are what I use. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Looks like Onan generators are sold for gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel. I'll bet this one is gasoline. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 11:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://southbend.craigslist.org/for/5012270047.html Interesting. I

Re: [MBZ] generator for Craig

2015-05-12 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The big advantage of LP is that it doesn't go bad, not in the tank or in the engine. Natural gas is way cheaper if available with slightly reduced power. LP prices are very volatile but you can stock up when prices are low. I consider LP ideal for a standby generator unless you happen to keep a

[MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*self leveling system All of a sudden there is a price drop on these. Has anyone had any good/bad experiences with the various brands? http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40_sacat=0_nkw=1233200215_rdc=1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My son bought me the original Kindle. I uploaded a free book - Jack London's Fang - but bogged down and then lost the charging cord. it now sits unloved on my desk... On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 9:50 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Last Friday I detoured through a couple

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't know why you persist in buying important parts off eBay. It will all end in tears. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 9:58 AM

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla Pwerwall

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We've got one of the Champion brand generators. I was thinking at first it was a 3k unit but it might be a 5k. We use it at camp to power tools and such. Its run the circular saw a lot, pumped water charged tractor batteries, run the vacuum cleaner etc. Its really oversized for what we need but

Re: [MBZ] Battery Maintainers

2015-05-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Craig asks: ‎ Does anyone have experience with the battery maintainers which are supposed to keep a battery in good condition during prolonged storage? The Battery Tender line of products is good. Not cheap though. 

Re: [MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The Kindle fire tablets use a standard micro USB. What kind of port does your Kindle have? -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2015 10:09 AM

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I don't know why you persist in buying important parts off eBay. It will all end in tears. -Curt +1 This is something I'd buy from the stealer. I used to buy them from Q, and those were good. I think they were febi, but I don't remember. Without Q, I'd buy the ones in the MB box from the

Re: [MBZ] Camo E320 and silver XJS for Wilton

2015-05-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yeah an XJS top is more rounded in the back. Fugly rims though whichever it is --R On 5/12/15 6:51 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/5016415799.html On second thought, those aren't Jag mirrors, I think it's an SL.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tablet revived

2015-05-12 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
You should write up a detailed process with all the steps and files and whatnot. Are those things available cheap? I was thinking to get some cheap tablet for the kitchen to use for recipes and such and to act as a remote viewer for a door cam using an old Android phone. My cousin had some

[MBZ] OT: Kindle revived

2015-05-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Last Friday I detoured through a couple of yard sales on my way to work. Among the booty was a $10 Kindle Touch 3G, complete with folder, case, charger. It was discharged, and could only show a sad battery picture on its face. I charged it, and found that it worked just fine, it even had a few

Re: [MBZ] Camo E320 and silver XJS for Wilton

2015-05-12 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Oh, yeah, that's a really desirable color - country roof fly-by-night silver - 'reminds me of my youth. Wilt - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Mitch Haley mi...@mitchellhaley.com Sent:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tablet revived

2015-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Looks like the 32GB version runs about $125 on eBay. They've been out of production for a year or two (guess I've had mine 3 years) so they're harder to find. Now that I know which set of instructions to follow I don't need to do a write up: 

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
To repeat my question, without gratuitous sniping from Curt, if anyone has experience with either brand of air cell please do comment. On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: The jury is still out on that but I am impressed at your memory. Would you

Re: [MBZ] Cheap N2 accumulators for my 300TD SLS* - but which brand is best??

2015-05-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The jury is still out on that but I am impressed at your memory. Would you like to be my biographer? .Miserable hours, lousy pay, churlish subject, great recognition. On Tue, May 12, 2015 at 10:50 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I'm always surprised with Andrew's

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tablet revived

2015-05-12 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You don't need a write up. The Cyanogen guys have done it already for almost every device imaginable. That's one of the things that makes it great - they have already blazed the trail, and made it super easy to root stuff. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2015, at 9:26 AM, Rich Thomas via

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