Re: [MBZ] 190SL

2015-08-15 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Yes? What about them? :) -MMM- On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 11:02 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] heat

2015-08-15 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Southern Indiana ___ 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] Starter/Alternator/Battery Problem 240D

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
So, the 1980 240D has strange symptoms: Intermittent battery draining and when battery is recharged to full, the ignition switch causes a loud click (the solenoid actuating) but then no engine turning. Are these symptoms likely associated? Is one causing the other? TIA for your thoughts,

Re: [MBZ] Starter/Alternator/Battery Problem 240D

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Do the battery test with a voltmeter but it may also be a dead spot on the starter commutator. Sometimes the brushes get stuck and don't make good contact with the commutator. Sometimes it's an actual dead or dirty spot on the commutator. If the battery tests good, try wacking the starter with

Re: [MBZ] OT: EPA

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Don't you know the difference between good heavy metals and bad heavy metals? Duck hunters' lead birdshot = bad EPA's cadmium/lead/whatever = good. Expensive Pollution Agency's categories: a: Citizen or business activities: BAD! Must STOP! (includes lead shot, coal, nuke power,

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question LIST MOM???

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
That is a gmail thing. my gmail has never sent me copies of mail I sent. Bigger question is why do the postings now list ALL the email addresses subscribed to the list. That is a huge security problem. OH LIST MOM OH LIST MARTHA? OK, so apparently my mail is now getting to the

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question LIST MOM???

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What the heck are you talking about? I don't see all the email addresses listed in the postings. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2015, at 8:48 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That is a gmail thing. my gmail has never sent me copies of mail I sent. Bigger

Re: [MBZ] LIST MOM???

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Not really sure. I will find out from the host. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2015, at 9:19 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Kaleb, Why do all the post headers now show all subscribers' email addresses? this is a security problem. It just started this

Re: [MBZ] WTB: crankshaft hub

2015-08-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 7:55 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Dude! Way better to be sure _before_ you get out the wrenches! No truer words were ever spoken. After lunch it was time, so I started gathering up the tools, parts, etc. I couldn't find the crankshaft

Re: [MBZ] Starter/Alternator/Battery Problem 240D

2015-08-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Sounds like a bad battery --R On 8/15/15 7:47 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: So, the 1980 240D has strange symptoms: Intermittent battery draining and when battery is recharged to full, the ignition switch causes a loud click (the solenoid actuating) but then no engine

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question LIST MOM???

2015-08-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
OK, we need to get something straight for clarity’s sake: I only have rights to deal with the approval queue and subscriptions. Anything else, especially things that occur under the hood, are strictly the responsibility of the list’s owner. All the goofy issues with bounces and failures to

Re: [MBZ] WTB: crankshaft hub

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
It can be yours for a price. I plan to sell it. You still got that car? I sure miss it.a lot Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2015, at 8:40 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: SDL I got had been in some shop in arkieland. german name etc, presumably knew

[MBZ] LIST MOM???

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Kaleb, Why do all the post headers now show all subscribers' email addresses? this is a security problem. It just started this afternoon. OK, we need to get something straight for clarity's sake: I only have rights to deal with the approval queue and subscriptions. Anything else,

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question LIST MOM???

2015-08-15 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Curly wrote: Bigger question is why do the postings now list ALL the email addresses subscribed to the list. That is a huge security problem. Yup. I the header X-Assp-Intended-For I just figured that was how Kaleb got the list server/bounce/spam thing fixed.

Re: [MBZ] Why are crappy undesirable cars always in great shape

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Actually, a late Euro 280 (is it M110?) would be substantially better, and in my opinion, more desirable than a V-8. (but not as desirable as an OM 603!) 6.9 excepted, but this is NOT a 6.9! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Ot Test

2015-08-15 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Test‎ Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 ___ 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] Ot Test

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Rick: I read you 5X5 Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 12:48 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rick Knoble Subject: [MBZ] Ot Test Test‎ Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question

2015-08-15 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Greg wrote: OK, so apparently my mail is now getting to the list, but why does the list not send them back to me as it did when I sent from another ISP? 'Cause Gmail is being helpful. I guess they figure you know what you sent. It bugs me - but I've found no way around it.

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Thanks, I guess I'll switch to a comcast address instead. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 5:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curt Raymond Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gmail

Re: [MBZ] TDI update

2015-08-15 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
How many AU (1 AU, aviation unit, = $1000) did all that take? Sounds like you're almost there. Our TDI averaged 50.5 mpg for the two round trips to the airport this morning, 32 miles each way, almost half at 70 mph and the other half at 60 mph. Why two trips you ask? - the FAA melt down on the

Re: [MBZ] Starter/Alternator/Battery Problem 240D

2015-08-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Put a meter on the battery, turn for the click and observe voltage. IIRC it should stay above like 10v when starting. I suspect in your case its sagging badly. -Curt From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] WTB: crankshaft hub

2015-08-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its amazing how oil moves. My '85 190D had a leaking power steering pump and the oil would creep up the hood right in front of the driver. Had to wipe it off every day or it'd get on the windshield. -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Starter/Alternator/Battery Problem 240D

2015-08-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Do the battery test with a voltmeter but it may also be a dead spot on the starter commutator. Sometimes the brushes get stuck and don't make good contact with the commutator. Sometimes it's an actual dead or dirty spot on the commutator. If the battery tests good, try wacking the starter with

Re: [MBZ] test

2015-08-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
You've been assimilated into the gmail borg, your emails will now be delivered... - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 5:20 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Most messages I have sent to the list have bounced, so I changed email accounts to see

Re: [MBZ] BEHR 300TD R4 COMPRESSOR

2015-08-15 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
See the tab in the rear in that bends over to retain the steel cover ….. that was bent out straight on mine i pushed the sleeve back on mine and regent the tab …. if the o rings weren't screwed up it might reseal … the compressor is still free Then reseal it.

[MBZ] Starter/Alternator/Battery Problem 240D

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
So, the 1980 240D has strange symptoms: Intermittent battery draining and when battery is recharged to full, the ignition switch causes a loud click (the solenoid actuating) but then no engine turning. Are these symptoms likely associated? Is one causing the other? TIA for your thoughts,

[MBZ] Gmail Question

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
OK, so apparently my mail is now getting to the list, but why does the list not send them back to me as it did when I sent from another ISP? Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] WTB: crankshaft hub

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You still got that car? I sure miss it.a lot Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2015, at 8:40 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: SDL I got had been in some shop in arkieland. german name etc, presumably knew something about german cars. The IP had apparently

Re: [MBZ] Why are crappy undesirable cars always in great shape

2015-08-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh man, a 116 with a 603 would be awesome. Actually a VW engine would be hilarious in there. The VE engine in my '98 can be turned up to 150hp 230lb/ft for a couple grand. There'd be enough space to live in the engine bay with a little VW TDI lawnmower engine in there. -Curt From: Curly

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question LIST MOM???

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It is strange because that is not all the list addresses so I am not sure what the deal is. With all the spam and different mail providers blocking list mail it is getting more and more difficult to keep things running Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2015, at 10:05 PM, fmiser via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question LIST MOM???

2015-08-15 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Curly wrote: Bigger question is why do the postings now list ALL the email addresses subscribed to the list. That is a huge security problem. Kaleb wrote: What the heck are you talking about? I don't see all the email addresses listed in the postings. Beginning before 18:04 CTD

Re: [MBZ] OT: EPA

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
What about the deposits remaining at the bottom of the river? Those may persist long after the solubles have flown away. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 7:13 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] OT streetlights in the country

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
We live in a suburban/semi-rural area, where small farms are being converted to new developments all the time. We have a street light on the perimeter of our property that is paid for by the county electrical utility (publicly owned). Initially, when the bulb died we were grateful that the light

Re: [MBZ] BLUETEC question

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
??? I thought that Bluetec IS def. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2015 6:41 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] BLUETEC question

Re: [MBZ] Why are crappy undesirable cars always in great shape

2015-08-15 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
'Cos they don't get driven? -MMM- On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 1976 Mercedes Benz 280S http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/5155422297.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice Android:

Re: [MBZ] 190SL

2015-08-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Looks like the message got approved with the pics stripped off it. I do not understand how pictures get linked on messages, I thought the list mom approved a msg with pics then the pics got converted into links. I guess not. --R On 8/15/15 5:30 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The list does send it back. Gmail just does not show your own messages Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2015, at 6:50 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: OK, so apparently my mail is now getting to the list, but why does the list not send them back to me as it did

Re: [MBZ] 190SL

2015-08-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 15 Aug 2015 20:09:28 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It was there. The Okielist software stripped it. It’s totally random from what I’ve seen. In other words, try again. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] WTB: crankshaft hub

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
SDL I got had been in some shop in arkieland. german name etc, presumably knew something about german cars. The IP had apparently been replaced by one that had been sprayed with a gold lacquer for identity. It leaked like a seive at the flange. When I finally took it out and put in a new

Re: [MBZ] Why are crappy undesirable cars always in great shape

2015-08-15 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
'Cos they don't get driven? -MMM- On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 6:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Even has the charcoal canister, and probably an air pump anti smog crap,, along with the yorkie compressor. Great chassis to put an OM603 or 606 in.

Re: [MBZ] Starter/Alternator/Battery Problem 240D

2015-08-15 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
Greg wrote: So, the 1980 240D has strange symptoms: Intermittent battery draining and when battery is recharged to full, the ignition switch causes a loud click (the solenoid actuating) but then no engine turning. Are these symptoms likely associated? Is one causing the other? I doubt

Re: [MBZ] BEHR 300TD R4 COMPRESSOR

2015-08-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Rick, which 1911 is better? I'm going to guess Kimber, because usually someone's name goes on a piece of work when they take pride in it. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 3:24 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Kind of like a 1911. But trust me,

[MBZ] Why are crappy undesirable cars always in great shape

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1976 Mercedes Benz 280S http://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/5155422297.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: EPA

2015-08-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On August 15, 2015 at 5:23 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What about the deposits remaining at the bottom of the river? Those may persist long after the solubles have flown away. Don't you know the difference between good heavy metals and bad heavy metals?

[MBZ] test

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Most messages I have sent to the list have bounced, so I changed email accounts to see if that would work. Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Gmail Question

2015-08-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Normal I think. IIRC Gmail filters you from your own messages. -Curt From: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Greg Fiorentino greg.fiorent...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 7:50 PM Subject: [MBZ] Gmail

Re: [MBZ] 'nother Test

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
OK, now I see it :-) Thanks. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2015 7:29 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Cc: Greg Fiorentino Subject: [MBZ] 'nother Test Testing sending

[MBZ] 'nother Test

2015-08-15 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Testing sending from a comcast mailing address. ___ 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] Why are crappy undesirable cars always in great shape

2015-08-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No rust to speak of ??? On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 10:02 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Oh man, a 116 with a 603 would be awesome. Actually a VW engine would be hilarious in there. The VE engine in my '98 can be turned up to 150hp 230lb/ft for a couple grand.

Re: [MBZ] This is bad

2015-08-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks, just what I wanted! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On August 14, 2015 3:41:18 PM EDT, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Max wrote: How do you measure toe-in that way? In other words, how do you calibrate the laser pointer? Trigonometry. And the

[MBZ] Progress in the okie move

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just loaded the LAST of the engines on the trailer to move to the new shop. I discovered I had a wagon head 617 engine. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Nice 190SL at the Cars Coffee this morning

2015-08-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The price for 190SLs has gone through the roof. On Sat, Aug 15, 2015 at 11:38 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Red, in good shape. I liked it. I don't how the list handles pics but I will put them in another post --R ___

[MBZ] OT: Google photo recognition

2015-08-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
there's a volunteer plant in my front yard that I cannot identify. How does the Google photo ID work? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] For sale: 123 Instrument clusters

2015-08-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How many does he have, I wonder, although I am well stocked with clusters of my own. On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Not mine etc. Contact vsorensen2...@gmail.com In the Dallas, tx area. make an offer.

Re: [MBZ] $2.239

2015-08-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would you rather pay high prices without even knowing? On Fri, Aug 14, 2015 at 11:34 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On August 14, 2015 at 11:17 AM Michael Esh via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 2.99 in Muskegon, MI. Two days ago. Refinery

Re: [MBZ] Mower head gasket update

2015-08-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On August 15, 2015 at 8:49 AM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My neighbor gave it to me because it was burning oil. I've got one of those. MTD with 15hp single cylinder Briggs. He said he had to take a bath after mowing because of the oil cloud condensing on

Re: [MBZ] Mower head gasket update

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
My neighbor gave it to me because it was burning oil. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2015, at 10:00 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's great, this was the mower you got cheap, right? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] Mower head gasket update

2015-08-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well I did cut with it once before I tore it down. It cut way better with dull blades than my other MTD made 46 mower cuts with brand new high dollar fancy blades on it. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 15, 2015, at 11:39 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Nice! Let us

[MBZ] Nice 190SL at the Cars Coffee this morning

2015-08-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Red, in good shape. I liked it. I don't how the list handles pics but I will put them in another post --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mower head gasket update

2015-08-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Nice! Let us know how it cuts. My lot is only about a quarter acre, I've got a push mower that lasted fifteen years now. Finally put on a new blade this summer, and I think it may finally be time to overhaul the carburetor, but this thing just keeps going. Yard Machine with a Briggs

[MBZ] 190SL

2015-08-15 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Mower head gasket update

2015-08-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We've also got a quarter acre. I cut it with a 1965 Snapper 308X rear engine rider that my great uncle Paris bought in 1967. It'd been owned by a golf course before that, they traded it in, the equipment shop re-powered it and he used it until he died in 1989. After his death it got pushed

Re: [MBZ] OT streetlights in the country

2015-08-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This is brilliant, good show Craig! -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Craig diese...@pisquared.net Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 11:51 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT streetlights in the country On Fri, 14 Aug 2015

Re: [MBZ] OT streetlights in the country

2015-08-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 15 Aug 2015 20:21:21 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This is brilliant, good show Craig! Thank you! Craig On Fri, 14 Aug 2015 08:16:39 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I wonder if the power company can put a

[MBZ] TDI update

2015-08-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Picked up my 2005 Golf TDI from the TDI mechanic today. He put in a new transmission and timing belt/water pump, changed the oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter, and polished the headlights. He said the clutch in it looked like it maybe had 10,000 miles on it plus it has nearly new tires