Re: [MBZ] fixin yer Benz

On Sun, 6 Sep 2015 12:33:23 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/some-idiot-smashed-my-mercedes-and-heres-how-i-fixed-it-1728773776 Another article linked on that page is interesting, too:

[MBZ] Today's Work

Oldest son’s 1998 S420 needed a right front caliper, as one of the pistons had stuck in it. Replaced the caliper and did brakes across the front axle with oldest son doing the work while I supervised (and assisted as necessary.) Took all of maybe 45 minutes. This is the second time he’s done

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

Mea Culpa.I read Henry V when I was 17 and my memory ain't what it was.Thank you for the correction. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 16:03:52 -0500 > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 'ello? > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > CC: fmi...@gmail.com > > >

Re: [MBZ] Replacing W126 Motor Mounts

The little shock absorber was rarely bad from what I recall, not to mention that it was pricey, too. In my oft-occurring nit-pickyness I replaced it once and found no difference in the way the car felt afterwards. Dan > On Sep 6, 2015, at 5:51 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Practical solar application

If you want to go solar...I just did a solar install on the motor home. I put 2 100W panels on the roof, an MPPT controller (so I could wire the panels in series and have the wiring handle the higher voltage more efficiently) and 2 Group 27 deep cycle batteries wired in parallel. The system works

Re: [MBZ] Today's Work

ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Okie Benz" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 7:59 PM Subject: [MBZ] Today's Work Oldest son’s 1998 S420 needed a right front

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

Oh, Seventh Great Granddad Mathew came ashore at BALTIMORE, not Biltmore, how the etc. did THAT get in there? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fred Moir via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Fred Moir"

Re: [MBZ] Possibilities?

The stability and maneuverability of these things requires that they be controllable rapidly, which can be done with an electric motor. It would be interesting to see an analysis of putting a motor/generator on the thing, with some batteries for load balancing (is that the right term?), sorta

Re: [MBZ] Replacing W126 Motor Mounts

Great comments, thanks all. I forgot about the little shock absorber thingie(s), I should get that too. --R On 9/5/15 5:59 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: As memory serves, you also need to disconnect the little anti shake shock absorbers near the oil pan. All of my mount screws

Re: [MBZ] A surprise when I opened the trunk lid ...

I'll bet it was damaged, maybe a broken belt, which finally let go. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Possibilities?

Zero auto rotation capacity with that design.. you likely notice his panic when he climbed to about 20 ft altitude for a moment... Propeller blade tip turbulence losses on that design have to account for gigantic energy loss. The inclusion of a simple duct around each propeller would increase

Re: [MBZ] Possibilities?

On Sun, Sep 6, 2015 at 5:11 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > There are some quadcopter drones which have computer control of position > and attitude. The fellow should incorporate that kind of stability > augmentation. > > > Yes, computer control is what makes these things

[MBZ] Why your junker ain't worth as much now

Interesting explanation. http://www.rabin.com/meet/Blog/August-2015/Market-Watch-The-Scrap-Metal-Industry.aspx Scrap metal prices have always been a indicator of world economic health. Low scrap prices = depression on the way. High scrap prices = boom coming. Scrap metals, rendered oils

Re: [MBZ] Possibilities?

On Sun, 6 Sep 2015 17:51:19 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > The stability and maneuverability of these things requires that they be > controllable rapidly, which can be done with an electric motor. There are some quadcopter drones which have computer control of

[MBZ] 'ello?

'Ello, 'ello, 'ello? Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

Ah yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fred Moir via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Fred Moir" Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 10:39 AM Subject: [MBZ] 'ello? 'Ello, 'ello, 'ello? Fred

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

Hah! Last night some PBS show referred to St Patrick's day as snake remembrance day -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 6, 2015 11:26:56 AM EDT, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: >Wilton.And gentlemen now abed in England will feel themselves

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

Where in England? #1 grandson just spent 5 days or so with girlfriend and her family in Stamford, UK. 'He's back in Paris now. Tell us about St. Swithin. BTW, my 7 greats grandfather, Mathew Strickland, immigrated from Cumbria, England, to Isle of Wight Co., Virginia, directly across the

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

Ya mean Jul 15 and for 40 days thereafter? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Fred Moir via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Fred Moir" Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2015 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

Wilton.And gentlemen now abed in England will feel themselves accursed that they were not here on St Swithin's day! Or what ever beautiful day this is. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2015 10:45:03 -0400 > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 'ello? > From:

[MBZ] fixin yer Benz

http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/some-idiot-smashed-my-mercedes-and-heres-how-i-fixed-it-1728773776 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

I think amongst the next lines are "We lucky few, we band of of brothers" and "once more into the breach!"... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 6, 2015 2:37:56 PM EDT, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >Ya mean Jul 15 and for 40 days thereafter? >

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

'Had soma those feelings and thoughts, myself, in Dec of '72, when "visiting" Hanoi for several nights. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Max Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Max Dillon"

Re: [MBZ] 'ello?

Wilton, Max.Henry V, at Agincourt, his rev-up-the-troops speech.Once more into the breach, dear friends, once more and fill up the gaps with our english dead. etc.Stamford is a lovely olde town in my birth county of Lincolnshire. Happy daze.Stamford Bridge, Yorkshire was the sight of a great