Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT and even cooler - natural gas fill ups at home

Just like how acetylene is handled. You won't be filling at home unless the goobers resort to taxing by the mile and by the year/month/week Powder power: a boost for natural-gas-fueled cars?Published: Monday, November 23, 2015 California scientists have come up with a powder that could

Re: [MBZ] OT but very cool (wind turbine test "ocean" in ME)

On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 11:05:46 -0500 Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > ORONO, Access denied You are not authorized to access this page. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT some fascinating history and modern analysis

On Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:59:25 -0500 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > http://hackaday.com/2015/11/23/the-antikythera-mechanism/ It is indeed fascinating. Thanks, Rich. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Impact Wrenches

I'm not in a position to use a welder right now, as Kaleb asked, but I could use an impact wrench. Are the HF ones any good? Is there someplace else to look for one inexpensively? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Generators

The air blows cold.. And,, it's quiet... since the starter is missing.. and the exhaust pipe.. and just a few other things.. like an electrical panel to hook up generator.. Then.. what ever is hidden under the grass and weeds... On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

The HF earthquake impact is very well regarded. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23, 2015, at 2:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > I'm not in a position to use a welder right now, as Kaleb asked, but I > could use an impact wrench. > > Are the HF ones any good? > > Is

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

On 23/11/2015 1:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: I'm not in a position to use a welder right now, as Kaleb asked, but I could use an impact wrench. Are the HF ones any good? Is there someplace else to look for one inexpensively? Craig ___ Get the

Re: [MBZ] Generators

On 23/11/2015 11:38 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: One for Dan? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-diesel-engine-and-generator-head-/161892207077?hash=item25b18709e5:g:qmoAAOSwo6lWMi7s At least it is a Mercedes engine. Though sold by a crack smoker. Manfred

Re: [MBZ] Semi-OT and even cooler - natural gas fill ups at home

It will be interesting to see how this plays out. Natural gas was always the preferred fuel for boat stoves (vs propane) because it is lighter than air and won't collect in the bilge. But it was too hard to store because it doesn't liquefy at reasonable pressures, like propane. See, I do

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

Harbor Freight impact guns are "serviceable" but not great. I suggest you look in pawn shops, or CraigsList under tools to find an Ingersol Rand unit if you want good quality. With a bit of digging.. you can end up with a good one for less than HF. Impact wrenches need a good air supply.. do

Re: [MBZ] saw this on another list free 300td 1987

Sad. Too bad it is so far away! What happened to those dudes in CA that bought them and put later fender/hood/grille on them and resold them for $15-20K? Seems like a good starter car for them. 4aRe: 1987 300 TD wagon for sale Sat Nov 21, 2015 4:56 pm (PST) . Posted by:"Jerome

Re: [MBZ] saw this on another list free 300td 1987

Wow, wish that were closer. Five-day drive from Chucktown. Wonder how bad the rust is, and if the car would make the drive. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On November 23, 2015 8:38:10 AM EST, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >Sad. Too bad it is so far

Re: [MBZ] saw this on another list free 300td 1987

From the description, it may just be surface rust. Rick needs to give you a way to contact him. Mao will drive it for you Wow, wish that were closer. Five-day drive from Chucktown. Wonder how bad the rust is, and if the car would make the drive. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95

Re: [MBZ] Generators

Yep. Ain't it wonderful. A non polluting generator. Manfred Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2015 11:15:01 -0700 From: G Mann The air blows cold.. And,, it's quiet... since the starter is missing.. and the exhaust pipe.. and just a few other things.. like an electrical panel to hook

Re: [MBZ] Somebody got a good deal on a W109 300SEL 3.5

Andrew wrote: > Only downside is the color is so BORING. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/321922447904 Didn't you say you used to drive a 3.5? I always want one of these. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

I have a 1/2" IR I got from Sears maybe 30 yr ago, it does pretty well but it needs a good air supply. I can use my Dewalt portable compressor if I'm just doing wheels or a coupla bolts, but when I did the front suspensions I needed my larger 220V compressor, which has maybe a 15gal tank, so

Re: [MBZ] Stop it, Wayne, you're scaring me!

Maybe too harsh. On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 11:09 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > With styling like that.. I wonder why AMC went out of business.. hmmm > > 37,000 miles... only driven at night.. in the dark phase of the moon.. most > likely... > > To harsh? > > On Mon, Nov

Re: [MBZ] OK I'm in

Notice how they stole my car's name? Loosers... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD "The White Whale" original edition '95 E300 On November 23, 2015 8:05:12 PM EST, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Stop it, Wayne, you're scaring me!

With styling like that.. I wonder why AMC went out of business.. hmmm 37,000 miles... only driven at night.. in the dark phase of the moon.. most likely... To harsh? On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 8:48 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The car designed and built for

Re: [MBZ] OK I'm in

I think we can beat them. Here's my plan. I'll offer my '87 wagon, "The Original White Whale". We can probably get Curt to weld up a two-hundred gallon diesel fuel tank, won't have to stop even once for fuel. Should fit just fine in the rear compartment. Position the tank so one driver can

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

Craig inqires: >‎I could use an impact wrench. >Are the HF ones any good? I have been using cordless impacts for a while now, and I am reasonably satisfied with the results they provide.  My HF 1/2 is heavy (nicad) and really has less torque than I expected. ‎My HF 3/8 (nicad) (bit driver with

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

I have a Crapsman 30 gallon horizontal that I reconnected to run on 240VAC. It recovers in no time flat since I reconnected it. Have you checked your HF to see if it can be reconnected? Dan > On Nov 23, 2015, at 7:12 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

I've never had a 220v compressor but my 110v HF unit has a twenty something gallon tank and the big tank is the bee's knees. Its 2hp and recharges pretty well but the capacity makes it work... -Curt From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

I have a couple of asian ones, and a old USA one. They all work better when the are soaked well with oil after use.A couple of mine have been rusted up, but the mopar rust penetrant frees them up. one asian one is not as powerful as the other two. I have a coleman upright tank 120V

[MBZ] OK I'm in

http://thegarage.jalopnik.com/how-to-build-a-1500-salvage-title-s55-amg-to-speed-acr-1743576294 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Who has an M104?

I have a spare little hose that is needed on some for replacing the water pump. New in the bag. Its yours, if you want it. 104-203-08-02. Febi 2292 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Stop it, Wayne, you're scaring me!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMC-Other-mint-original-just-37ks-/231760988990?forcerrptr=true=item35f6080b3e:g:tGwAAOSw9mFWHFbi=231760988990 Simply awesome. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Stop it, Wayne, you're scaring me!

The car designed and built for truly fat men. Yet, now it looks strangely beautiful... On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 10:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody got a good deal on a W109 300SEL 3.5

Wrong tank! Must have poached it from a W108 6 cyl. 280SE. I have the real deal W109 w/s washer canister if anyone needs it. My W109 was tobacco brown/cognac leather and won StarFest back in the early 90s. Very dependable car once it was sorted out (had to replace the trigger points). It had

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

That is really only good for the underpowered ricer tin foil cars, not a silverstar clay On Nov 23, 2015, at 7:00 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > http://www.banggood.com/2-x-1_3m-Length-WRC-Big-Shark-Car-Styling-Waist-Garland-BK-Sticker-p-1010132.html > > --R > >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody got a good deal on a W109 300SEL 3.5

Agreed... there were a few funny things about the car, but all in all a great deal. My favorite thing is the creative use of the windshield washer tank. Jaime On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 11:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Only downside is the color is so

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: Your Mercedes wagon

Wagon may be "rescued", cancel alert... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 Original Message From: Jerome Kimberlin Sent: November 23, 2015 10:02:21 AM EST To: Max Dillon Subject: Re: Your Mercedes wagon On 11/23/2015

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

It would make it go faster --R On 11/23/15 10:37 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Wonder how that would look on a rusty 123 or 126? http://www.banggood.com/2-x-1_3m-Length-WRC-Big-Shark-Car-Styling-Waist-Garland-BK-Sticker-p-1010132.html --R ___

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

There's no forced segregation here. It's a matter of personal choice. There are plenty of areas around me with comparable property values that don't have HOAs. I will gladly show you through them and let you make the choice. All it takes is one property owner who wants to pull the engine in

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

http://www.banggood.com/2-x-1_3m-Length-WRC-Big-Shark-Car-Styling-Waist-Garland-BK-Sticker-p-1010132.html --R It would look good on one of these:<> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Oh List mom!

I sent a message to the list with a photo attached that is 100k, so it will need approval. Thanks ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

They still sounds too much like the "whites only" neighborhoods of the not that long ago past. I should be allowed to buy any property that I can afford, and do whatever I want with it once I own it. On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 10:07 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] OT some fascinating history and modern analysis

http://hackaday.com/2015/11/23/the-antikythera-mechanism/ --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

And that's the way most property owners are. I don't want my place looking shabby, either. Unfortunately, that's not always the case, so controls need to exist so the expectations are known, clearly articulated, and, if necessary, enforceable. That way there is no confusion about what is

[MBZ] Somebody got a good deal on a W109 300SEL 3.5

Only downside is the color is so BORING. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Leather-/321922447904?forcerrptr=true=item4af412ba20:g:a1oAAOSwo6lWGp-A=321922447904 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Generators

One for Dan? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-diesel-engine-and-generator-head-/161892207077?hash=item25b18709e5:g:qmoAAOSwo6lWMi7s At least it is a Mercedes engine. Though sold by a crack smoker. Manfred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Generators

I had it build 2 years ago then left it sitting outside to get all rusty and nasty --R On 11/23/15 12:38 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: One for Dan? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-diesel-engine-and-generator-head-/161892207077?hash=item25b18709e5:g:qmoAAOSwo6lWMi7s At least it is a

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

Wonder how that would look on a rusty 123 or 126? http://www.banggood.com/2-x-1_3m-Length-WRC-Big-Shark-Car-Styling-Waist-Garland-BK-Sticker-p-1010132.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] OT but very cool (wind turbine test "ocean" in ME)

UMaine debuting ocean simulator to test sea-bound technology ORONO, Maine (AP) — Builders of everything from cruise ships and ports to oil rigs offshore wind turbines are tasked with the

Re: [MBZ] Oh List mom!

Just looked in the queue, didn't see it. Did you get a bounce message? I'll look again in a couple of minutes. Mom > On Nov 23, 2015, at 10:44 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I sent a message to the list with a photo attached that is 100k, so it will > need

Re: [MBZ] This sounds like something that would happen in the Poos neighborhood

I don't have an HOA but self-police for any extraneous junk or disturbing clutter, since my home is the most prominent house in view for all traffic entering the neighborhood. Nonetheless, the 300TD is always in full display when I'm at home, since the garage is full of other cars. I wonder what

[MBZ] Semi-OT and even cooler - natural gas fill ups at home

Powder power: a boost for natural-gas-fueled cars?Published: Monday, November 23, 2015 California scientists have come up with a powder that could help more cars run on natural gas. More than 150,000 vehicles in the United States already run off natural gas, but most are trucks and buses. This

[MBZ] someone needs this

http://www.banggood.com/2-x-1_3m-Length-WRC-Big-Shark-Car-Styling-Waist-Garland-BK-Sticker-p-1010132.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

Amazon has stacks. Mine was supposedly made or maybe assembled in the USA but I've been under-impressed with the torque. The HF unit promises 700 lbft for small money... -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT but very cool (wind turbine test "ocean" in ME)

Me neither. Anyway, it was a cool article that explained how a newly invented chemical powder could, when mixed with nat gas, allow for easier compression at room temps.and do away with the need for extreme chilling and pressure to achieve compression. Theoretically, one could safely tank up

Re: [MBZ] Impact Wrenches

My cheapo 24v cordless gun works pretty well. It claims 250 lbft, won't loosen lug nuts when the tire monkeys put them on but if I loosen with the 6' cheater first it speeds things up nicely. Sunday I finally hooked up my compressor to a 25' air line so the compressor can stay put. I'm already