Re: [MBZ] Low E Finnish diesel substitute made from animal fats

2018-08-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Plant closed because Federal Funding dried up and grants expired... If you look at the cycle life of alternate fuel production on the big picture, rather than only a local plant development, it will give you a much enhanced understanding of "how things actually work" in the solandra type

Re: [MBZ] W126 adventures

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 16, 2018 at 12:17 AM clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I replaced the valve cover in the SD last weekend and then spent the week > losing about two gallons of oil because the cover gasket was not seating > properly. It is now secure and having been shy a quart of oil at

[MBZ] Mobil One Fall rebates going on now

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The Fall M1 rebates started a couple of weeks ago. Advance Auto wants $33 for 5 qts of plain M1 and a M1 filter. It was $30 last Spring which was quite cheap after $17 rebate. The M1 filter cartridges are made in China and don't look as impressive as Mann fleece. The M1 canisters are made

Re: [MBZ] Low E Finnish diesel substitute made from animal fats

2018-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Like coal.  Just with a bit of time displacement. --FT On 8/16/18 10:51 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote: The carbon coming out of the tail pipe when burning the animal fat converted diesel was in the air already, been taken out of the air by plants which were fed to animals and is now just

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
So the plan is to leave the suspension alone, pull the axle out from the back, and press out the bearing in situ? So you need the bearing tool and a means of removing both ends of the axle? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Low E Finnish diesel substitute made from animal fats

2018-08-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Soylent Green 2 - the People into Diesel On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 12:44 AM, clay monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We should use the recently perished obese to render into transportation > fuels. Lots of heavy folks who would be better used that way than wasted > in boxes or

Re: [MBZ] Scam?

2018-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Ha couldn't see it but maybe it's a "company" car! --FT On 8/15/18 4:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Oh, the phone number is also used in prosti-, I mean, escort ads... https://liveescortreviews.com/ad/charleston/843-214-2294/1/343959 It must be a pretty good business if they're the

[MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I guess https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-wagon/6671849142.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] W124 Rear Wheel Bearing

2018-08-16 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang, I'm making sure I have the proper tools on hand so I can start the rear wheel brg R as soon as we get some cooler weather. I will have the 12 pt axle nut socket later today and need to know what kind of heads the 6 bolts holding the axle shaft flange to the back of the carrier are. 

[MBZ] Selling wheels on BAT

2018-08-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I acquired a spare set of bundt wheels over the years and was wondering whether they would sell on BAT. A set of Porsche wheels is currently listed (I have no tires with mine). https://bringatrailer.com/listing/ruf-porsche-wheels/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-08-16

Re: [MBZ] Low E Finnish diesel substitute made from animal fats

2018-08-16 Thread MG via Mercedes
You just have to read it right. The carbon coming out of the tail pipe from burning petro diesel is 'new' carbon being added to the air. The carbon coming out of the tail pipe when burning the animal fat converted diesel was in the air already, been taken out of the air by plants which were

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

2018-08-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't think thats a crack price, its hard to find anything running/driving for under $2000 anymore. I'd think $3k wouldn't be unreasonable. -Curt On Thursday, August 16, 2018, 10:29:53 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Crack price but It can make it up to highway speeds

Re: [MBZ] W126 adventures

2018-08-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
When I change the main fuel filter in my W123 300TD turbodiesel wagon, I fill the canister (containing the new filter) with ATF before reattaching. Supposed to work wonders. On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 6:48 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > On August 16, 2018 at

[MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

2018-08-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Crack price but It can make it up to highway speeds https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-300d-for-sale/6671952077.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

2018-08-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My Dodge Dakota had 222,000 miles, the engine was great but it was rusty... -Curt On Thursday, August 16, 2018, 11:35:56 AM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: A friend has a Honda CRV with 240K+ miles on it and runs fine. Rust is consuming the body but the rest is still good.

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

2018-08-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
A friend has a Honda CRV with 240K+ miles on it and runs fine. Rust is consuming the body but the rest is still good. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's been listed for quite awhile, I'll bet the seller is willing to bend down a bit on the price. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 10:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I guess > >

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Back in the 1980s, my brother used to say if it's worth having, it'll cost four digits. My $200 Honda Civic and $435 Chevy Citation were the exceptions to that rule, and the Honda was even reasonably good looking when I bought it (but the transmission was on the way out). Anybody want a rare

Re: [MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Let’s go buy that and the SL65. We can pool our change --R Sent from iPhone > On Aug 16, 2018, at 12:18 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's been listed for quite awhile, I'll bet the seller is willing to bend > down a bit on the price. > > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] Selling wheels on BAT

2018-08-16 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Go for it, I'll bet you can get at least $200. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 10:15 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I acquired a spare set of bundt wheels over the years and was wondering > whether they would sell on BAT. A set of

Re: [MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sadly no room for me in either the budget or the driveway. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 1:08 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Let’s go buy that and the SL65. We can pool our change > > --R > Sent from iPhone > > > On Aug 16, 2018,

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
My 90hp 1980 Citation could still smoke the front tires at 208,000 miles in 1989 when the 1-2 shift fork finally broke and the car was too rusty to be worth a day's work pulling the transmission out. Used whatever oil and filters Firestone put in it for the first 145k, whatever was on sale the

Re: [MBZ] Windmill tower wastefullness WUZ: OT (for Rich): O

2018-08-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:42:41 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > I just put in 2 letter state codes, NM for you and MA for me. It's > amazing what you can do when you don't know any better. That statement has much broader applicability than just the sunroof website! Craig > Sent from Yahoo

[MBZ] OT: Bonneville Salt Flats

2018-08-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Just got off the phone with my brother, who was heading back to Seattle after a week as a steward at the salt flats. He described the four courses they have and how one qualifies to get an "unlimited" license. He also said one of the turbine cars had an overall speed through the course of 464 mph

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bonneville Salt Flats

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Wonder what would happen if Bert (Burt) Munro were to just show up without advance notice today? And is that how he did his first Bonneville runs 60 years ago, or was that just part of the fictionalization for the movie. https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/burt-munro/ Mitch.

[MBZ] Diesel Mercedes 300SD/300D/240D parts (Downtown Chucktown)

2018-08-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Maybe something for the South East Mercedes Rescue Association! Much lower price than the GWagen! Craig https://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/d/diesel-mercedes-300sd-300d/6657553219.html I have sold my 300SD and I'm moving, trying to get rid of some parts. Best offer or a case of beer

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Mercedes 300SD/300D/240D parts (Downtown Chucktown)

2018-08-16 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I think I can afford a case of beer, may have to see about this, but Rich actually has cars that this stuff would fit... - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 3:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 17 days and nobody showed up with a case of beer

[MBZ] OT: Need a Ford Pickup?

2018-08-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-f-250/ 1986 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat SuperCab 4×4 4-Speed Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Selling wheels on BAT

2018-08-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Those the same ones you offered to me a few years ago? You never sent them! Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I acquired a spare set of bundt wheels over the years and was wondering whether they would sell on BAT. A set of Porsche wheels is currently listed (I have no tires with mine).

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Mercedes 300SD/300D/240D parts (Downtown Chucktown)

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
17 days and nobody showed up with a case of beer yet? Rich is old enough to buy beer if Max isn't. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need a Ford Pickup?

2018-08-16 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sweet! Bet it's hard on gas... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1986-ford-f-250/ 1986 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat SuperCab 4×4 4-Speed Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Windmill tower wastefullness WUZ: OT (for Rich): O

2018-08-16 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Well, looks lie we are good candidates - - https://www.google.com/get/sunroof/data-explorer/place/ChIJFTi3RbeKsYcRMJYgeKIr4i8/ On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:42:41 + (UTC) Curt Raymond > wrote: > > > I just put in 2 letter state codes,

Re: [MBZ] Windmill tower wastefullness WUZ: OT (for Rich): O

2018-08-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Solar + wind = you could retire on that. On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 7:38 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Well, looks lie we are good candidates - - > > https://www.google.com/get/sunroof/data-explorer/place/ > ChIJFTi3RbeKsYcRMJYgeKIr4i8/ > > > On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:05 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Selling wheels on BAT

2018-08-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No, you offered to take them off my hands, On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 4:34 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Those the same ones you offered to me a few years ago? You never sent > them! > > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> I acquired a spare set of bundt

Re: [MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Dwight 617 NA Fred On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 9:39 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is that an OM 603? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Aug 16, 2018 12:18 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > That's been listed for quite

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need a Ford Pickup?

2018-08-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
BTW I just happen to have a ZF 5 speed spare, to fit the 460 engine.. Overdrive is a wonderful thing 5th gear actually keeps the fuel gage from dropping out of sight, and highway speeds are suddenly a reality.. Buy the truck.. I'll make you a deal on the trans.. fresh rebuild. On Thu,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need a Ford Pickup?

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 16, 2018 at 6:56 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Idling in the parking lot it gets 12 MPG... > Below 20 MPH... 10 MPG... Highway speed, trying to keep up with freeway > traffic... 6 to 8 MPG... if you are lucky... > > Pull a load... 4 MPG looks good... if you keep your

Re: [MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thanks,Fred. What confused me was,ad said 6 cyl. I need to look @ engine pix. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 16, 2018 9:46 PM, "Frederick Moir via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dwight > 617 NA > Fred > > On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 9:39 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need a Ford Pickup?

2018-08-16 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Idling in the parking lot it gets 12 MPG... Below 20 MPH... 10 MPG... Highway speed, trying to keep up with freeway traffic... 6 to 8 MPG... if you are lucky... Pull a load... 4 MPG looks good... if you keep your foot out of it.. The 460 is why I only own diesels [ own the same truck, with

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need a Ford Pickup?

2018-08-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The stick shift probably adds at least 1/2mpg. And in that truck, 1/2mpg is worth more money than 5mpg in a 190D. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Is that an OM 603? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Aug 16, 2018 12:18 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > That's been listed for quite awhile, I'll bet the seller is willing to bend > down a bit on the price. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 10:31 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Windmill tower wastefullness WUZ: OT (for Rich): O

2018-08-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > Solar + wind = you could retire on that. In theory we also could have microhydro here. Triple threat! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Gwagen not a bad price

2018-08-16 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Looks to have the OM617, not a 603 clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Aug 16, 2018, at 7:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I guess > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-wagon/6671849142.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Selling wheels on BAT

2018-08-16 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I vote no. BAT is looking for the “rare” goodies that nobody can find or are very specific. Bundts are a dime a dozen, unless you find the 15” rims. Might be able to get a few hundred for those. The fourtheens are not worth much. I was able to drag a viable set of 5 rims home for under

Re: [MBZ] OT: Need a Ford Pickup?

2018-08-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > Highway speed, trying to keep up with freeway traffic... 6 to 8 MPG... if > you are lucky... [w/460] The 484 in my other Dodge does better than that. I've gotten 12, on highway days. Nothing worse than 10, so far. (Only a few tanks through it, though.) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Low E Finnish diesel substitute made from animal fats

2018-08-16 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
OR The petrol derivative is carbon that was sequestered for millions of years after having been sucked up by critters and plants. It has been condensed out of the feedstock, which got siphoned off into other bits of the world. The animal fats are current carbon, not historic carbon, so have