Re: [MBZ] Snook Needs Help!

Well, this Ford truck guy now just takes it to the dealer (or would if there had been any reason to). On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 5:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Donald has questions about Ford truck AC systems. I know there are some > Frod truck people here…. > >

[MBZ] FP-K22MW21 Lift pump

Looks like an Isnoozu lift pump will fit on the IP and could be adapted. I'd need a couple of banjo fittings. I should have the banjo fittings on unused engines.

[MBZ] FP-K22MW21 pump kit

THe OM616/617NA transfer pump (lift pump) is Bosch FP-K22MW2 or ten digit 2 445 103 010. MB never did provide a kit in the USA, and I don't now if Bosch ever did. I am thinking in the RTW, that a kit may be available. has anyone ever seen a kit or have foreign contacts to inquire about a

Re: [MBZ] Tropical Storm Colin

What's your elevation AMSL, "Rich"? On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 9:01 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We have had pretty significant rain most of the day, forecast is for it to > pass over my vast estate late tonight/early morning. Main problem is that > we will have very

Re: [MBZ] A rusty 4.5 for $20k

It's the black/red color combination. Stunning for this model. On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 8:32 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For those of you who think everything is worth $1500: > http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-4/ > > Jaime > > > -- > Jaime Kopchinski >

Re: [MBZ] Tropical Storm Colin

We have had pretty significant rain most of the day, forecast is for it to pass over my vast estate late tonight/early morning. Main problem is that we will have very high tides tonight and tomorrow so Charleston will probably be fairly flooded and there will be beach erosion. No wind here

Re: [MBZ] 300td travels

On June 6, 2016 at 6:15 PM Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes wrote:http://www.nwtfc.com/treks/1992/1992_trek.htmit's been sitting in a shed for 5 years so we'll see what there is to buy (at a Kaleb price)Seems like the fuel economy is about all most people like about 20 year

[MBZ] Tropical Storm Colin

Tropical Storm Colin heading for Georgia and the Carolinas coast, and points north. 50 mph winds so far. http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2016/06/06/Emergency-declared-in-Florida-ahead-of-Tropical-Storm-Colin/7421465233982/?spt=hts=2 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus

[MBZ] A rusty 4.5 for $20k

For those of you who think everything is worth $1500: http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-4/ Jaime -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 300td travels

Did I miss your trip to Chucktown? Was not to far from Athens weekend past, but only overnight in Anderson SC for a wedding. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On June 6, 2016 6:15:41 PM EDT, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes wrote: >Folks, > >knock on wood,

Re: [MBZ] Curley car?

Nope, not I. Mine is the first and last black car I will own. The 200D 2.4 ist blau. Tom Savage via Mercedes June 6, 2016 at 5:39 PMvia Postbox Curley, is this your car?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mexicans

The Mexicans have a pretty inclusive school system that has an extremely powerful labor union, one of the strongest in the country. Unfortunately, like many organized labor groups, it’s rife with cronyism and graft. Dan > On Jun 6, 2016, at 7:07 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mexicans

I was surprised to see that the Mexican literacy rate is about 95%. It must be that the Mexicans that come to the US are more heavily represented by those que no pueden leer. As to the reason for the poverty despite the wealth of resources: cronyism and corruption; kind of like the way we've been

Re: [MBZ] 300td travels

Very cool all around. Pics of the motorhome. Looks like you could tow the TD back home with it if it is driveable. --JC On 6/6/16 6:15 PM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes wrote: Folks, knock on wood, but my 83 300td has been performing flawlessly for the past month mostly on grease, i've

Re: [MBZ] OT knead sum advise

Best to change timing belt before it hits 100K miles (IMO) if it has an interference engine. Broken belt can break interference engines. Except for 3.0L & 3.2L, Hondas have interference engines. http://yourcarangel.com/2014/07/interference-engines-complete-list/

[MBZ] Curley car?

Curley, is this your car? http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-outtake/cc-outtake-1966-heckflosse-reporting-for-duty/ Ton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Snook Needs Help!

Donald has questions about Ford truck AC systems. I know there are some Frod truck people here…. Donald, ask away!! Dan > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Donald Snook > Subject: RE: 300E 2.6 > Date: June 6, 2016 at 5:39:54 PM EDT > To: Dan Penoff

[MBZ] 300td travels

Folks, knock on wood, but my 83 300td has been performing flawlessly for the past month mostly on grease, i've driven it from athens, ga to tybee island 260 miles from tybee to millen ga and back 180 miles to new orleans and back to tybee probably 1700 miles including driving around new

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mexicans

IN SHORT, MEXICO IS A SYSTEM OF FEUDAL LORDS. (Complicated by friction between the political lords and the drug lord...when there is a difference.) Joel Cairo via Mercedes June 6, 2016 at 4:52 PMvia Postbox

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mexicans

I asked my niece that question in reference to SA countries, but Mexico is similar enough. She was the resident expert on certain political and economic matters in a certain SA country for A Government Agency, so was probably as knowledgeable about such things as anyone could be. She has a

[MBZ] OT: Mexicans

It has long seemed to me that there is no fundamental reason for Mexico to be less prosperous than the US. Mexicans are educated, at least to the point they are literate. They are hard-working. They have a strong family identity. They have great natural resources. They have a large country

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a new E wagen?

Sure, if'n you're buyin! Joel Cairo via Mercedes June 6, 2016 at 2:11 PMvia Postbox http://jalopnik.com/2017-mercedes-e-class-wagon-this-is-it-1780768528

Re: [MBZ] OT knead sum advise

Despite the “Drive it like it’s a rental” thing, rentals cars are pretty well maintained and most of the places even provide a warranty. Dan > On Jun 6, 2016, at 4:14 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > YMMV of course but we bought a former rental car for my

Re: [MBZ] Don't these things usually sell for a lot more than this?

On 06/06/2016 2:47 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Sorry... my PhD in Typo rules yet again.. However... even spelled correctly.. the site won't open because Java has it blocked.. and refused to allow it as an exception.. in my case.. It's harshing my mellow.. Wouldn't let me in either because

Re: [MBZ] OT knead sum advise

YMMV of course but we bought a former rental car for my wife in 2008 when her Toyota Avalon got written off. We got a 2007 Honda Accord with 22K miles on it for what we thought was a reasonable price. No real issues with it since. It now has 60K miles on it and we have done tires, a battery,

Re: [MBZ] OT knead sum advise

I wouldn't mind it but he just doesn't want to fool with an older car, even though it might be fairly reliable. BTDT. --R On 6/6/16 4:03 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Maybe you should get this? We can swap in the interior from Wilton's car. 91 MERCEDES BENZ * 300 SERIES * MUST SEE

Re: [MBZ] OT knead sum advise

Maybe you should get this? We can swap in the interior from Wilton's car. 91 MERCEDES BENZ * 300 SERIES * MUST SEE http://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/5595482691.html - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 3:40 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a new E wagen?

It also requires a human driver. How turn-of-the-millennium can you get. On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 3:58 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No diesel, no deal. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 3:11 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Who wants a new E wagen?

No diesel, no deal. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 3:11 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://jalopnik.com/2017-mercedes-e-class-wagon-this-is-it-1780768528 > > -- > --JC > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Don't these things usually sell for a lot more than this?

Sorry... my PhD in Typo rules yet again.. However... even spelled correctly.. the site won't open because Java has it blocked.. and refused to allow it as an exception.. in my case.. It's harshing my mellow..

[MBZ] OT knead sum advise

The boy wants a "new" car. I'm thinking a small-mid-sized SUV A/4WD given he is in a northern climate and it would be roomier than a little car. He's OK with that. Looking at Carmax just because I don't want to deal with a stealer or CL. Could maybe get an extended warranty. The

[MBZ] Who wants a new E wagen?

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Re: [MBZ] Don't these things usually sell for a lot more than this?

The site you list there is not the okie site, you need to take the a out of okie --JC On 6/6/16 3:09 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Thanks heaps for your response.. I'm "computer challenged" in PC speak.. so all direction gladly accepted. The issue "seems to be" that the site address is

Re: [MBZ] Don't these things usually sell for a lot more than this?

Thanks heaps for your response.. I'm "computer challenged" in PC speak.. so all direction gladly accepted. The issue "seems to be" that the site address is http://.www.oakiebenz.com which Java will not accept because it is not "https" thus, in Java wisdom not a secure site and verboten.. Because

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Hmmm, did you give any "special" massages? Cabana boy? --JC On 6/6/16 2:43 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Angie used to massage a lady who snowbirded to Palm Beach (NOT West Palm!) We used to drive her car down for her and spend a week in her huge condo on the beach. I'm not a fan of

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

East coast/south Florida climate is very different from the west coast. West Palm and environs is far more tropical. Our summers are typically high 80s/low 90s with humidity, cooling off in the evenings from the sea breeze. October to April is really nice, with temps in the 70s and low

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Angie used to massage a lady who snowbirded to Palm Beach (NOT West Palm!) We used to drive her car down for her and spend a week in her huge condo on the beach. I'm not a fan of Florida in general but hanging out in her condo was pretty awesome. She had big $$ so she'd pay for everything, have

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

I miss fall the most when it comes to seasons. There is no fall in Florida, just a rather quick change from hotter than HELL to quite nice and comfortable. The winter months here are wonderful, but I do miss the change of seasons… Dan > On Jun 6, 2016, at 2:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

SE Australia just got hit with some ferocious storms. Some of the pricy beachfront property N of Sydney was especially hard hit. http://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Australia+Storms+Sydney=australia+storms+sydney=EWRE On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 2:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Pretty nice, 70s and low 80s. Was 80+ 2 weeks ago when we were at camp. Was in the 90s here that week. Trees are all leafed out, flowers are in bloom, not too hot, not too humid, this is almost the best time of the year. I actually prefer late September and early October because theres fewer

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

2 hours. 4:20 --R On 6/6/16 2:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: High time or high tide in a couple hours? On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 2:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Sunny and beautiful here in central MA. Slight chance of some thunderstorms

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

High time or high tide in a couple hours? On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 2:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sunny and beautiful here in central MA. Slight chance of some > thunderstorms tomorrow and a good chance the weather guessers don't know > what they're talking

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

How warm was it up there this time of year? Dan > On Jun 6, 2016, at 2:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sunny and beautiful here in central MA. Slight chance of some thunderstorms > tomorrow and a good chance the weather guessers don't know what they're

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Sunny and beautiful here in central MA. Slight chance of some thunderstorms tomorrow and a good chance the weather guessers don't know what they're talking about.At camp last week we had 3 days in a row where 20% chance of showers meant "heavy rain all day"... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

I just drove home in one of the rain bands that passed through. Heavy rain, some wind, but nothing of significance in my book. Nice to have half a day off to start the week. High time in a couple of hours, which will be somewhat ugly with the prevailing winds. Dan > On Jun 6, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

It is raining like h.e.doublehockeysticks here now and I guess it will just keep raining until the storm passes by. No wind, just rain. The tide was quite high a little while ago, will be interesting to see how much flooding tonight and tomorrow with high tides and yet more rain. --JC On

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans -- story

I think the major success our gummint is giving us today is that the VA will transgenderize any veteran who want it. I think that signifies they are all caught up on critical veteran care cases. --JC On 6/6/16 12:22 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Roger wrote: ...Without the

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Thanks - just wondered where the storm was going after it hits the Carolinas. Looks like the mid Atlantic will be spared. On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 1:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oops! > > www.nhc.noaa.gov > > > > On Jun 6, 2016, at 12:13

Re: [MBZ] Today with the W126

Thanks! I got the clear corner lights from a buddy on Benzworld. They’re Depo brand from Europe. I use the “bronze” bulbs in them so they show yellow for both running and turn signals but appear as clear bulbs when off so you don’t get the “egg yoke” look you would otherwise have with yellow

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Oops! www.nhc.noaa.gov > On Jun 6, 2016, at 12:13 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 6 Jun 2016 11:51:00 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > >> You can't just go to www.nhc.com

Re: [MBZ] Today with the W126

Looks great! Thanks for that Ebay link as well, I need a new lens for my 124 wagon driver's side. Did your 126 come with the clear corner/signal lights, or did you purchase those somewhere recently? I like that look much better than the yellow signals. - Max Charleston SC On Sun,

Re: [MBZ] OT: I'm back!

15 year warranty... Doesn't mention how much snow load its rated for. I'm thinking more like: http://www.americansteelspan.com/garagekits.html -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans -- story

Grant wrote: > The "War on Drugs" started under LBJ.. if I recall correctly.. sooo.. > some 40+ years into that "War" and some un-counted billions of tax payer > dollars.. Really, all wars are bankers wars. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans -- story

Roger wrote: > ...Without the availability of the drugs, there would be no users. Apply Root Cause Analysis to prohibition. Did Prohibition solve problems it intended to solve? Root Cause Analysis for these social problems might make revolt happen. The natives want an out and the least expensive

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans -- story

Curt wrote: > How would you feel about Mexicans sending drones up here to wipe out the drug > users? Nice! +1 Trump builds a wall, Mexico flys drones to nuke users. I will set up the kickstarter campaign today. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

On Mon, 6 Jun 2016 11:51:00 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > You can't just go to www.nhc.com? > > Dan Wrong URL; that one is an investment monitoring company. The correct ones are: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ National Hurricane Center

Re: [MBZ] Mexicans

Curley wrote: > ...to try to keep the natives from revolting. There is no possibility of revolt. The natives are all happy with good financial growth numbers, good prices for china goods, meaningless press, more meaningless entertainment, and essentially totally meaningless life. Yeah, we are

Re: [MBZ] OT: I'm back!

On Sun, 05 Jun 2016 21:00:26 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Farmtek.com As in http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/cat1a;ft_fabric_buildings.html and http://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/cat1;ft_fabric_buildings;ft_garages_vehicle_storage.html Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

You can't just go to www.nhc.com? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jun 6, 2016, at 11:47 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can someone please post a link to the storm track? > > On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 10:16 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Can someone please post a link to the storm track? On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 10:16 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Agreed. We got a big rain a coupla weeks ago while I was gone, that one > coming in from the east. No wind though. Looks like this one will go > right

Re: [MBZ] OT: I'm back!

Absolutely. I95 north until just before Canada, then RT1 north for an hour... -Curt From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Bob Rentfro Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 12:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT:

Re: [MBZ] OT: I'm back!

Yeah we used the 1 wire Delco, its pretty well hidden under the hood. The wiring loom is all hidden in weaved tube that hides it pretty good. The only giveaway for now is the resistor bank that provides 6v to the coil. I bought a 12v coil but figured I'd get it running with the old coil to try

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Agreed. We got a big rain a coupla weeks ago while I was gone, that one coming in from the east. No wind though. Looks like this one will go right over our vast estate, so I'm guessing some more good rain. Farmers probably won't be too happy with too much though. But everything is very

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Gotcha. Read through that one way too fast. Tropical storm force winds (+39 mph) are pretty much guaranteed this afternoon and evening. Lots of rain as well, forecasting anywhere from 4-6 inches or more. I've encountered far worse storms in the Midwest. I don't expect this will be more than

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Oh no I meant the storm is coming this way. I have no need to go to Tampa at this time. --JC On 6/6/16 9:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Just lots of rain and some wind. No biggie. Pm me if you want to get together. I'll drive the W126. Dan Sent from my iPad On Jun 6, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] OT Poos floating

Just lots of rain and some wind. No biggie. Pm me if you want to get together. I'll drive the W126. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jun 6, 2016, at 9:54 AM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is Tampa getting hammered by the storm? On the way here tonight/tomorrow. > >

[MBZ] OT Poos floating

Is Tampa getting hammered by the storm? On the way here tonight/tomorrow. -- --BB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Speaking if 124s

SEND TITLE --JC On 6/5/16 10:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have gone crazy and thinking about flying out to Tampa and driving back a really nice 90 2.5 turbo with 450k miles on it for $800. Everything works, has had a ton of dealer work done to it, trans was just rebuilt,

Re: [MBZ] Speaking if 124s

Dan is throwing in the towel already? Yeah, pretty much anything rejected by Martha is better than the best car in my fleet, so if I had the means, I'd also consider that purchase. Just returned from a trip up to Norfolk, over to Anderson SC, and back down to Chucktown, all driving my '95

Re: [MBZ] Don't these things usually sell for a lot more than this?

Making the assumption of Windows here. Java has a "Control Panel." If you hit the "Windows Key" or click the Start menu then type Java, one of the options should be "Configure Java." Once you have that control panel open, under the Security tab there is an Exception Site List. Sometimes adding the