Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I got one off the River of Large Wymyn for the 722.6 in the 99 ML320, it's a twisted wire cable sort of thing with a little plastic thingie at the bottom that shows fluid level and the lock tab at the top.  They seem to be properly sized for these transmissions.  The $500E300 has one in it

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
hate all of that. I've even talked to cops about that and the consensus is that it's a judgment call. If you have nothing better to do and they are way too bright then they may give them a warning. They get a ticket only if stopped for something else. Mg Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This week has been a real reminder for me that people don't pay attention. We're building VMs to install Windows Server on, I put the specs they should all be built to on the screen, no two student systems are the same.I say things like "The S: drive should be named "database"" and most of

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
well that makes sense in that particular case and would work for the other cars as long as the stick is calibrated for the specific transmission which is what I was trying to say but no was watching my hands. :-) Manfred Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: What difference does that make if you

Re: [MBZ] Michigan car hoarder

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Kleb refuses to buy a real tractor or loader. He should take a first gen ML chassis, put big mudder tars on it.  weld on a tractor loader.   Put a  hydraulic pump on the engine, and a tank somewhere, then put a couple 201s stacked across the backend.    The franken ML would surely work

[MBZ] A 123 crack smoker

2019-08-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On August 13, 2019 at 11:09 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > My 2013 F150 does not have a transmission dipstick as we know it either. > I am advised that there is a plug on the transmission that can be > removed and a form of short dipstick inside to check the level but I > have

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Ah yes one of the joys of teaching. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 1:53 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This week has been a real reminder for me that people don't pay > attention. We're building VMs to install Windows Server on, I put the

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 12/08/2019 10:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I'm surprised it didn't come with a dipstick, I think that must be the MB influence. My 2010 Ram has a trans dipstick. I'll try to remember to check my parent's Jeeps the next time I see them. Trans fluid level is always checked hot but

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Yeah, I found that benz parts buyers are a humorless sort. I try to make the copy interesting, but a few postings were flagged because I mentioned historical incidents that the reader did not find to zer liking. Politics and cars, or much of anything and cars seems verbotten clay monroe > I

Re: [MBZ] What do you think of this 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1 OWNER

2019-08-13 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Since he didn’t actually say “I am the original owner, “I am thinking the latter. So actually, it would be a two owner car. Also, no mention of mileage though it may be in the pictures? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2019, at 11:59 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] What do you think of this 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1 OWNER

2019-08-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In the picture series, 3rd from last, straight on shot of speedo that reads 220,069.0 if I make it out correctly. On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 1:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You can be sure that with all that detail, failure to mention mileage means > it's

Re: [MBZ] A 123 crack smoker

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Too bad it isn't a turbo. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 2:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > All service work has been completed by Mercedes Benz of Kansas City > > --FT > > On 8/13/19 1:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If paying attention was an explosive, a vast segment of present society would not have enough to blow their nose. In days gone past, schools had something called the "Dunce Stool" which sat in the corner at front of class room. It's purpose was to impress the rest of the class on the importance

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yup. Never saw one myself. I did have a nun lock me and a buddy in a custodial closet once because we were acting up. It was great fun, really. -D > On Aug 13, 2019, at 4:52 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > What about baby boomers? We didn't have dunce stools. > > Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Serfs --FT On 8/13/19 3:03 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: I wonder what history will come to call the present crop of sub humans? -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Duramax lawsuit

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Most commonly available additive is bioD.  It boosts cetane and ads the missing lubricity.  B5 is supposed to be enough.  B10 would be better, but it is not available premixed.   B100 or b99/b98 all work too. G Mann via Mercedes wrote on 8/12/19 8:35 PM: Better take a good look at an exploded

Re: [MBZ] Way, way totally beyond OT: Lowering the price of guac

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
packet contains majik pixie dust that absorbs ethylene gas. Etylene ripening is well known. CA storage takes the oxygen out of the cold storage to retard senescence.   CA fruit has to be sold/used right away when the CA storage is opened.  That is how you can get awful cardboard washington

Re: [MBZ] What do you think of this 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1 OWNER

2019-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Price seems pretty steep, but condition appears to be well above average. The seller moved to Oregon last winter, or he bought it from the original owner last winter? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A 123 crack smoker

2019-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Some people prefer the sluggy diesel. If that goes on bring a trailer it will fetch over $10,000 easily. On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 2:41 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Too bad it isn't a turbo. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 2:38 PM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
What about baby boomers? We didn't have dunce stools. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 3:04 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > If paying attention was an explosive, a vast segment of present society > would not have enough to blow their nose. > > In days gone past, schools had

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This was in a parochial school. Nope. -D > On Aug 13, 2019, at 5:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 13/08/2019 4:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Yup. Never saw one myself. >> >> I did have a nun lock me and a buddy in a custodial closet once because we >> were

Re: [MBZ] OT: Duramax lawsuit

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
RedLine Diesel Fuel Catalyst wouldn’t hurt. A whole bottle in the first tank then a couple ounces (CCs?) at each fill up. -D > On Aug 13, 2019, at 5:49 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Any need to be adding something to the fuel in my 76 115 300D? BioD does not > appear to be

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
“You never said/covered that.” “Yes I did, on this date/time.” (holds up lesson plan/notes) (Portion of classmates concur) Virtual dunce cap applied through social interaction. -D > On Aug 13, 2019, at 2:03 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ah yes one of the joys of teaching. >

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Well played ! However, I am just old school enough to truly favor public humiliation as a teaching tool. The extremely short attention span of the present generation is most remarkable. It seems primary education consists of the principle of "If you throw enough mud against a wall, some of it will

Re: [MBZ] A 123 crack smoker

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I believe you might be right. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 4:00 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Some people prefer the sluggy diesel. If that goes on bring a trailer it > will fetch over $10,000 easily. > > On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 2:41 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] A 123 crack smoker

2019-08-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
All service work has been completed by Mercedes Benz of Kansas City --FT On 8/13/19 1:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2379147222360514/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 13/08/2019 4:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yup. Never saw one myself. I did have a nun lock me and a buddy in a custodial closet once because we were acting up. It was great fun, really. -D Was your buddy female? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Interesting - a search for a definition of "parochial" suggests "small minded". On 13/08/2019 4:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: This was in a parochial school. Nope. -D On Aug 13, 2019, at 5:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 13/08/2019 4:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Duramax lawsuit

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
no, only the ones with the swing tube intake had the anti-reverse plate and the "throttle" plate which was not a throttle plate according to the book. 81 on had the air cleaner mounted on top of the intake manifold out to the right side.  80 had series GP and I think it had the new style

[MBZ] What do you think of this 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1 OWNER

2019-08-13 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/gresham-1987-mercedes-300td-wagon-1/6955454009.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] What do you think of this 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1 OWNER

2019-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You can be sure that with all that detail, failure to mention mileage means it's way up there. He wants people to see the car first and then learn the mileage. Many won't even look if it's more than 150k. On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 3:59 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] What do you think of this 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1 OWNER

2019-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It sounds better if you say driven 7000 miles a year. On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 4:08 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > In the picture series, 3rd from last, straight on shot of speedo that reads > 220,069.0 if I make it out correctly. > > > On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 1:03 PM Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Duramax lawsuit

2019-08-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Any need to be adding something to the fuel in my 76 115 300D? BioD does not appear to be readily available anywhere around here. A quick search indicates that diesel in Canada is low sulpher but I don't know that it is ultra low sulpher. On 13/08/2019 4:45 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
At normal operating temp, which don't vary much with ambient, as the flluid level goes down, the temp will go up.  (Same amount of friction heat BTUs being transferred to less fluid. On my 200D, I put an oil temp sensor in the oil pan, and SW Gauges for oil temp and pressure.   I could tell

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yes, because without the modifier “school” it means something totally different. "A parochial school is a private primary or secondary school affiliated with a religious organization, and whose curriculum includes general religious education in addition to secular subjects, such as science,

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The progressive generation G Mann via Mercedes wrote on 8/13/19 2:03 PM: If paying attention was an explosive, a vast segment of present society would not have enough to blow their nose. In days gone past, schools had something called the "Dunce Stool" which sat in the corner at front of class

Re: [MBZ] Triggering an Oil Thread - final post]

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Bought 15w50 today for the 300CD at El Mercado del Wal. $22.88 for 5 qt jug. They did hav 5w40 diesel truck. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Aug 10, 2019, 7:21 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > Thank you all for a great oil thread. I started it on Craig's suggestion > & as an alternative to

Re: [MBZ] Triggering an Oil Thread - final post]

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I am happy with my decision for this car. 31 days till ChowdahQ 12 Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 10:30 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > TDT only comes in 1 gal jugs so generally 15w50 is a better deal. > I'm actually considering grabbing another jug for the lawnmower, each one >

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Way, way totally beyond OT: Lowering the price of guac

2019-08-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
AFAIK the oxy absorbent packets contain iron filings. I don't see how they would absorb ethylene. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 3:04 PM To: Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Caves of Steel? On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 18:43 Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: > They may be known as the non-reproductive generation. Too engaged with > screens to actually connect in the flesh. Reminds me of an Asimov book. I > think it was “Robots of Dawn”. The humans each lived in their

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I guess my question was more related to how much the fluid expands when it heats up.  If a lot, then yeah I see how temp and level relate.  But if it doesn't expand much, then temp doesn't change the overall level.  But as Curley points out, lower fluid level will cause higher temps of the

Re: [MBZ] Was 722.6 ATF Temperature chart - now Teaching

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
As a technical trainer for a corporate entity you get to experience some of the worst possible students: 1.) Someone who has been doing the job/work who thinks they know more than you and wants to point it out every chance they get; or, 2.) The employee who has been forced to attend, like it

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I should write a story called Robots of Benz where I stay on my vast estate and interact only with my Benzes.  I sorta do that now some days. --FT On 8/13/19 7:36 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: Robots of Dawn has them venture to Aurora where the people live on vast estates with no human

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:32:12 + (UTC) Curt Raymond wrote: > Doesn't the RHD in this case indicate "Right hand drive"? > -Curt You could be right; that would make me wrong, again. Craig > On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 8:30:00 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > On Tue, 13 Aug

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I had this discussion with my new doctor this year. I've never been a fan of statins, as I've never been convinced that there was any real data indicating a mechanism for moderately elevated cholesterol causing heart disease. In fact, sans cholesterol you would be dead, so it's presence in

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yep.   Studies not paid for by pharm companies show that statins do little or no good, but serious medical problems rise for those on them. I had the industrial Doc at Ames Lab explain that to me during a required physical.  A few others have figured it out too. Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Your brain is made up of fats.  Cholesterol is needed for you brain to function. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 8/13/19 9:01 PM: I seem to recall reading something somewhere about the possible link with low cholesterol causing Alzheimer’s ___

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
The boy did get the Dorman generic wire dipstick. It is supposed to be inserted until it hits bottom. There is a ruler of sorts at the end of the stick with demarcations in mm to clue you in as to how deep the ATF is. The jeep was serviced in SEA 30 months ago and has put almost 9k miles on

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In reality it doesn’t “bottom out” on the transmission oil pan. There is a restriction at the end of the dip tube that prevents the dipstick from going any farther down the tube due to a “bulge” in the black plastic part of the dipstick. That way you can’t insert it farther than it should go

Re: [MBZ] OT: Duramax lawsuit

2019-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I'd be tempted to add some 100:1 synthetic 2 stroke oil, maybe at 500:1 (one oz per 4 US gallons), but I can't guarantee it wouldn't damage the SCR in a modern DEF-mobile or the catalyst in some 1980s-1990s MBZ. > On August 13, 2019 at 5:49 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Any

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Look it up. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 9:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have heard that as well but any dr I have talked to including this new > one says they are safe. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:36 PM,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Way, way totally beyond OT: Lowering the price of guac

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
No the oxygen absorber could make a "CA mini storage."    Absorbing ethylene gas is a different way to delay senescence.   Two approaches to similar goals.  Preserving fruit. Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote on 8/13/19 5:36 PM: AFAIK the oxy absorbent packets contain iron filings. I don't

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
They may be known as the non-reproductive generation. Too engaged with screens to actually connect in the flesh. Reminds me of an Asimov book. I think it was “Robots of Dawn”. The humans each lived in their own homes surrounded by robots, talked to each other electronically, but never met.

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Only recently have my classes really started to include a majority of folks younger than me.Most recently the very best students are very young, early 20's. The worst was when I first started and got mostly boomers in their early 60's. They already knew it all and didn't want "some kid" (I was

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 12 Aug 2019 20:30:32 -0700 Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote: > Not nonsense. Jim had it. The fluid expands with rising heat in a > vessel of a given volume. Knowing the temperature of the fluid allows > a person to gauge how full up the millimeter stick said fluid has > risen. The wire

Re: [MBZ] What do you think of this 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1 OWNER

2019-08-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:58:30 -0700 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > Since he didn’t actually say “I am the original owner, “I am thinking > the latter. So actually, it would be a two owner car. Also, no mention > of mileage though it may be in the pictures? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon It is in

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Doesn't the RHD in this case indicate "Right hand drive"? -Curt On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 8:30:00 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I bought Hella conversion headlights for the former W123 on Amazon. The > seller

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I bought Hella conversion headlights for the former W123 on Amazon. The > seller was selling versions that were made in India, and were RHD > headlights. When I got mine I realized it immediately, returned them, > and notified

Re: [MBZ] Was 722.6 ATF Temperature chart - now Teaching

2019-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
What always amazes me is that these jokers had their employer paying thousands of dollars to see me talk but couldn't be bothered to pay attention. Actually the stranger ones are the self-employed that are paying for themselves but trying to run a business at the same time. I understand that

Re: [MBZ] Was 722.6 ATF Temperature chart - now Teaching

2019-08-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"Since you already know almost everything, take a break, go to the parking lot and practice falling down and bleeding, The rest of us will be out when we are done here to check on your progress and give you any help you might need developing those skills." Delivered with a cynical smile and while

[MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have been on statins for probably 10 years off an on with my old doctor.  My old doctor was a quack so I had not been to see anyone for about 2 years and have not taken any for at least a year.  Finally went to new doctor yesterday. He went ahead and gave me a script for them again since it

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have heard that as well but any dr I have talked to including this new one says they are safe. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:36 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Glad,you are,Ok but there is,research now,on why you should NOT take,statins. > So maybe your new Dr. Is,more,current

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
While you are looking things up, also look up a material called "EDTA" . The lookup will give you the chemical name for it, but it's a non prescription dietary supplement you can get at your local health food store. I was prescribed statins, did the research, and decided I did NOT want to take

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
My internist tried to put me on some statin 15 years ago. I thought better and did not. On my paternal side, my grandmother’s kin were dropping like flies with heart issues. My grandfather was of a more sturdy stock and his kin dropped dead well into their tenth decade, no matter what sort

Re: [MBZ] Was 722.6 ATF Temperature chart - now Teaching

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Yeah, I did that once or twice.   Same silence, but the guy was compliant after that. I think every class I taught about M$ network engineering had 1 or more in it that knew things I didn't, and many knew command line or shortcuts I didn't.   I always tried to firgure out who they were and

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
A veterinarian who was also an MD told a story related to hydrogenated oils.  (Crisco) Paraphrased as I recall it:  "in the 1920s, P invented crisco and they tried to market it as a cattle feed supplement.   All the cattle over a couple years died of heart disease.  Autopsies showed clogged

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 21:08:52 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I like Mercedes' way of doing it: > > Right hand traffic or left hand traffic. So maybe that's why I associated RHD with right-hand traffic ... Craig > > On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Caves of Steel is the introduction of R. Danilov to Det. Bailey. That would be the underground cities of earth. Robots of Dawn has them venture to Aurora where the people live on vast estates with no human interaction. clay monroe > I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the

Re: [MBZ] Was 722.6 ATF Temperature chart - now Teaching

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes there are,redeeming dynamics if you let them happen. I see that even with my good obedient Catholic freshman. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 8:52 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > What always amazes me is that these jokers had their employer paying > thousands of dollars to see

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I seem to recall reading something somewhere about the possible link with low cholesterol causing Alzheimer’s Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had this discussion with my new doctor this year. I've never been a fan of >

Re: [MBZ] What do you think of this 1987 Mercedes 300TD Wagon 1 OWNER

2019-08-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I dont think mileage is very relevant. At this point people are just counting the items that have been replaced, including the carpet and upholstery. On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 5:34 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:58:30 -0700 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Since he

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes but is derived from parish. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 5:41 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interesting - a search for a definition of "parochial" suggests "small > minded". > > > On 13/08/2019 4:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I recall the butt smacking meted out by the principle with a paddle was a good attention adjustment clay > On Aug 13, 2019, at 1:52 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > What about baby boomers? We didn't have dunce stools. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
But their cars are RHD. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 8:29 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I bought Hella conversion headlights for the former W123 on Amazon. The > > seller was selling versions that

Re: [MBZ] Was 722.6 ATF Temperature chart - now Teaching

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Stories from a great teacher. My audience is,a bit more,captive but i still see some of these behaviors Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Aug 13, 2019, 7:53 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > As a technical trainer for a corporate entity you get to experience some > of the worst possible

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I like Mercedes' way of doing it: Right hand traffic or left hand traffic. -D > On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:32:12 + (UTC) Curt Raymond > wrote: > >> Doesn't the RHD in this case indicate "Right hand drive"? >> -Curt > > You could

Re: [MBZ] Statins

2019-08-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Glad,you are,Ok but there is,research now,on why you should NOT take,statins. So maybe your new Dr. Is,more,current on research. They can have side effects & are minimally effective at preventing heart disease. Any MD's on the list who can check me on this? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Triggering an Oil Thread - final post]

2019-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
TDT only comes in 1 gal jugs so generally 15w50 is a better deal.I'm actually considering grabbing another jug for the lawnmower, each one is good for 5 years and as air cooled engines run hot and the lawnmower generally only gets used in the heat of the summer it seems like added protection

Re: [MBZ] Was 722.6 ATF Temperature chart - now Teaching

2019-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I sat in a class one time with a guy who looked just like Dustin Hoffman, could be his brother. Rick is probably in his late 50s and is a Linux wizard. He was totally content to let somebody else drive the keyboard while he fed you commands. His knowledge of vi is encyclopedic. The only

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Right, We have LHD (where is the steering wheel?) vehicles and drive on the right.   In GB and the former crown colonies, japan, etc, they have RHD and drive on the left side of the road.  Confusing? yep! Craig via Mercedes wrote on 8/13/19 7:29 PM: On Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:17:58 -0400 Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT: Duramax lawsuit

2019-08-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Hmm, I've got half a quart of the Amsoil stuff. I didn't particularly like it, an oz a tank shouldn't hurt anything, might even help... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Aug 14, 2019 at 7:43 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I'd be tempted to add some 100:1 synthetic 2

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
If you're not getting traction on your parts, perhaps it would help if you dropped your pants down low and cinched your (boxer) shorts up high, and then had a go at mangling the English in your ad? (Tighty whities up high puts a complete wrong spin on it, for some reason.) Or put a K air filter

Re: [MBZ] 123 boiz?

2019-08-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
There's a guy locally in the business of running WVO through a filtering system and reselling it. He sells it for $1 a gallon. I refuse to believe that 191 gallons of unprocessed WVO is worth $431. Mitch. > On August 12, 2019 at 7:02 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> What difference does that make if you have no reference point as to how far > the temperature stick is in the container? The non-fitting stick for the 210 is pan-bottom-referenced, and there are two scales on it. One for room temperature, and one for operating temperature. They're quite

Re: [MBZ] 123 boiz?

2019-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's the price for virgin oil. On Tue, Aug 13, 2019 at 10:15 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There's a guy locally in the business of running WVO through a filtering > system and reselling it. He sells it for $1 a gallon. > I refuse to believe that 191 gallons of

[MBZ] Way, way totally beyond OT: Lowering the price of guac

2019-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I just had to share this. Wonder what's in the packet... Investors bet a small packet can help cut food wastePublished: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 A sachet about the size of a sugar packet could be key in efforts to reduce food waste. Developed by Chicago-based Hazel Technologies Inc., the

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I bought Hella conversion headlights for the former W123 on Amazon. The seller was selling versions that were made in India, and were RHD headlights. When I got mine I realized it immediately, returned them, and notified Amazon that this seller was selling non-DOT compliant headlights. Of

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > I just wonder how many people are driving around here with their Hella > conversion headlights and blinding oncoming drivers…. With modern high-intensity/LED headlights does it really matter? I find night driving very difficult with all the piercing,

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
That's for sure. Almost bought some replacement headlights for my wife's truck that were RHD. Not what I would want for sure, though easier to see in the pattern of the glass lenses vs the totally clear plastic that her truck has. MG Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You have to be careful if

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
yes I did see some offered used from Romania and Lithuania. Unfortunately most of them are the Euro round style. Seems there were quite a few in cars over there and so a lot of new and used parts for them. I'll keep Jerry Steele in mind also. Thanks Max. MG Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed, but the headlights were the wrong ones for our market, which is also what I based my reasoning on for the return, too. -D > On Aug 13, 2019, at 8:35 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> I just wonder how many people are driving around here with their

Re: [MBZ] W123 headlights?

2019-08-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
Thank you for the offer Clay. I would jump on it if the square headlamp said Bosch on it. I am familiar with the Depo lights and it would not match the Bosch on the other side closely enough. Though I must say the warning triangle and fire extinguisher mount are tempting. MG Clay Monroe

Re: [MBZ] 722.6 ATF Temperature chart

2019-08-13 Thread MG via Mercedes
What difference does that make if you have no reference point as to how far the temperature stick is in the container? At that point you might as well stick a coat hanger down there and say 'well there is fluid on the end so I must have the right amount in there.' That said I can see how