You are absolutely right. The CURRENT contracts were signed by Bush. The big
smear campaign about no bid contracts for Haliburton was during the life of
the original contract signed by Clinton.
Just like the collapse of Enron happened during the Bush administration. BUT,
when were the illegal
Thanks Dennis I hadn't spelled the name right in my searchs. Its a
good tool and worth getting more adaptors.
Steve
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Subject: [MBZ] Re: Speedy Bleeder adaptor
Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2005 11:29:30 -0700
To
Ok, I worked in medical reimbursement for roughly 20 years, so I will
offer an informed opinion on this one.
The uninsured are only a minute contributing cause of the high cost of
healthcare. In fact, the uninsured in some ways OFFSET the high cost of
healthcare. Let me explain.
If you work
Steve MacSween wrote:
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The server is back online... thanks for your patience.
It's rejecting the password when I try, Tarek.
Mac
Worked fine for me last night and again RIGHT now.
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond t
Robert Massmann wrote:
List,
I have noticed over the past couple of weeks that my engine hasn't been
stopping as quickly as it used to. Matter of fact last night, I had to move
it a short distance and the engine wouldn't shut down. I know that the
shut off is vacuum
controled. Does anyone know
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Just a simple observation but it seemed to me that things(as far as the
> economy) were getting much better while Clinton was in office.Can't
> say that with W. in there. Mike
Presidents like to try to take credit for the economy, but the fact is
they've got almost
Royce Engler wrote:
> Nice try. That was when the contract was renewed. First contract was done
> in the mid 90s, and was done on Clinton's watch. Not that that makes a
> whole lot of difference, except that it seems that the libs wanted to make a
> big deal out of the fact that it was "no bid"
Here is their web site.
http://www.speedibleed.com/
Dennis Perkins
84 300SD
Message: 10
Date: Fri, 08 Jul 2005 22:00:32 -0700
From: Van Cleve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MBZ] Speedy Bleeder adaptor
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Hello guys
Today's question it is about the Zenith Carburators on a 280 S M130 engine,
I have experience some problems in the high end, I mean trying to reach high
speeds or on load situaction (uphill), the cars performs very well in idle
and in the low range but when I push the gas pedal just
Plugged the instrument cluster back into the wagon this morning and
took it for a test drive. I'm happy to report that early indications
are that the tripmeter's been restored to perfect operation. Reset
button works flawlessly with no noticeable effort required to overcome
internal resistance fr
>Uhm...actually, the current no-bid contracts with Halliburton were
>carried out in 2003. I don't think Clinton was still in office, then.
>;) (See http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/06/01/cheney.halliburton/)
Nice try. That was when the contract was renewed. First contract was done
in the m
I had a 5.7L GM diesel (Pontiac Bonneville wagon) in the 80s. POS. I went
through 3 IPs before I hit 75K. Sold it to get my first 240D. The only
redeeming virtue of that engine was that if I went to WOT, I could dump a
big cloud of black smoke on some a$$hole tailgating me.
Royce Engler
1985
Not sure what your point is, but you need to work on your facts a bit. My
military experience spans 34 years, and I worked on all sides of the
procurement and acquisition areas at one time or another.
There are actually several types of contracts that the government uses, only
one of which is low
Everyone seems to be missing the way things are done now. Back when
everything was usually made ahead of time and then stored until needed, it
could be sent by train or other means. No one was in a really big hurry 50
years ago.
Now we have just in time delivery. The warehouse is the truck driving
Just a simple observation but it seemed to me that things(as far as the
economy) were getting much better while Clinton was in office.Can't say
that
with W. in there. Mike
I agree.While the 6.2 is no powerhouse I have seen many with WAY over
200,000 on the clock. Can't say for the 6.5 though. Mike
In a message dated 7/9/2005 11:12:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED]
writes:
> And those $50.00 aspirin? Those are because of those who don't want to pay
> for medical insurance, choosing instead to go without and then plead poverty
> when they get sick. Of course they NEED a fanc
Oh, NOO.they killed Kenny!
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gerald R. Flintrop
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 8:00 PM
To: 'Mercedes mailing list'
Subject: RE: [MBZ] Lt. Don
Killed him AGAIN?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Good question. Why did CLINTON sign a contract with Haliburton? Oh, I
> know, because they were the company that could do the job when Slick
> Willie needed something fast without bidding on it. Then the contract
> overlapped onto W's watch and it was all of a sudden wron
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> Have you owned one or is this just what you hear? I had a 6.2 which my
> dad now has and it has close to 200K on it, no problems at all.
The company I work for has a 6.2, also. Last I looked it had over
300,000 miles on it. I think they replaced the fuel pump a while
Bob DuPuy wrote:
> One additional factor, at least in Florida, The last time I checked
> the state added about $.24/gal tax on gas and $.48/gal on diesel. It
> is just another hidden tax on all the trucked in consumables you buy
> at the store.
In Michigan, diesel carries a *lower* tax (by somethi
Joe,
I got mine more years ago than I can remember. Still working fine. I
think I got it from ESP aka Randy Steele for about $40 like you
said.
Take care,
Chuck
On Saturday, July 9, 2005, at 06:48 AM, Joe Knight wrote:
Sheesh! Hasn't been all that long since the Euro kit could be h
Because the same people run this country, regardless of what puppet/actor sits
in the white house. Just my 2ยข
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 10:11 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Re: price of diesel...
$300 max
Rick Knoble wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7985797946&category=6783
No affiliation, ect.
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
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For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
For repairs
Have you owned one or is this just what you hear? I had a 6.2 which my
dad now has and it has close to 200K on it, no problems at all. I now
have a 6.5 turbo with 132K, it runs just great, no problems there either.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Those GM diesels are so junky, I can't believe anyone
the original hummers had 6.5 non turbos, both military and civie. At
some point they started putting the 6.5 turbo in them but from what I
hear those are not very good as the turbo actually touches the engine
and cooks #8 cyl. Seems like a buddy of mine who has an original one
says they are p
Good question. Why did CLINTON sign a contract with Haliburton? Oh, I know,
because they were the company that could do the job when Slick Willie needed
something fast without bidding on it. Then the contract overlapped onto W's
watch and it was all of a sudden wrong to have single source contra
Dunno about the diagram, Bob, but as you seem to be focusing on the
v/p, 10010.pdf details replacement & testing beginning on p. 11.
Access thru the start page is Chassis & Body/Brake Vacuum System;
scroll up to p. 11 for r&r. Uses the same v/p as the 124, which if
original should be replaced pro
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7985797946&category=6783
No affiliation, ect.
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
Well, it was the battery after all.
I was going to monitor the PG system and decided to do first a simple
battery test myself.
I charged the battery to 13.V and left it disconnected. Two days later
it was 11.8V and a week later it was mV's.
Back to McParts (AutoZone) now they agreed to this being a
List,
I have noticed over the past couple of weeks that my engine hasn't been
stopping as quickly as it used to. Matter of fact last night, I had to move
it a short distance and the engine wouldn't shut down. I know that the shut
off is vacuum
controled. Does anyone know in what section of the C
Sheesh! Hasn't been all that long since the Euro kit could be had for
~$40US and the Pro kit w/ at least 4 of the 5 listed adaptors for
~$100. Earth to speedibleed, come in. Over.
joe
On 7/9/05, Chuck Landenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Van,
>
> Here's the link: http://www.speedibleed
Van,
Here's the link: http://www.speedibleed.com/ I believe it is a
Canadian company.
Hope this helps.
Take care,
Chuck
On Friday, July 8, 2005, at 10:00 PM, Van Cleve wrote:
Does anyone have the address of "Speedy Bleeder" where I can get an
adaptor for my "new to me", Dodge Ram. The
Thank you for going to the trouble of making this information available.
Steve
"Tarek Elshenawy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>The server is back online... thanks for your patience.
>
>-Original Message-
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>S
I think that you are right, Marshall, and it could be in limp home mode.
It is driving at what I would describe as 2/3 power. The boost is probably
not happening. Is there any diagnosis procedure (where to begin) other than
buying fancy computer equipment? Are there any things to check manua
Forbes list of unreliable luxury. 4 of 14 are MBs. Link to the article:
http://www.forbes.com/home/vehicles/2005/07/05/luxury-cars-vehicles-lifestyle-cx_dl_0705feat.html
Alan Duff
Knoxville, TN
Got any more info on that tax credit? With $4k off a new Jetta or Passat starts
to look real interesting to me. Maybe even a Liberty with the Italian diesel,
esp if they get the 6spd manual shift in it.
-Curt
Date: Fri, 8 Jul 2005 16:47:37 -0700 (PDT)
From: Christopher McCann <[EMAIL PROTECTE
>- Original Message -
>From: "Bill Gallagher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>do you feel proud to be a A
After reading that, I am happy to be in AA. It's depressing enough to cause
some one to pick up a drink... lol
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
When the E300D decided to do the limp home thing in WY, I had to get to
the SLC dealer and all they could find were five codes that told them
nothing. There were five techs wandering around the car scratching
heads. Reset the EGR and everything was good again. Four and a half
hours, bad do
Keep in mind bids on governments contracts for over 50 years, except for
Iraq, the low reasonable bid wins the contract do not expect the
best quality or performance . expect close to but above junk quality
so the contractor will supply replacement part at high prices like the
$100.00
Other side of the equation, how many refineries closed in the six years
since the last booming economy? Capacity in my neck of the world is
down.
On Friday, July 8, 2005, at 04:49 PM, Christopher McCann wrote:
Would be interesting to read a report of the global
fuel refining/shipping/buying
I have only found hopping to each city to work when I look, unless the
poster somehow makes the car show up all over the place. No idea how
they do that.
On Friday, July 8, 2005, at 04:43 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
All you Craigs List users out there,
Is there any way to search multiple cities a
You're right - forgot about that. It's to cover the
damage done to the roads by semi's, but we get stuck
paying it too.
Christopher
--- Bob DuPuy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> One additional factor, at least in Florida, The last
> time I checked
> the state added about $.24/gal tax on gas and
>
The BioD conspirators actually will depend on the BigOil boys to move
the product, because it is an economy of scale and small timers need
the distribution network already in place to get product where it needs
to go. The same issues with H2 pump. Have to have a pump where the
cars are.
On
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83149186.html --three TDs around
$6k ea.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83279803.html --77 240D $1900
http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/83288958.html -same 240 w/pix
no affiliation
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D - Gump
1995 E300D - Cleo
1987 300
Maybe it's the EEZE Bleed...
http://www.minimania.com/web/Item/EEZE-BLEED/AddedFrom/Specials/InvDetail.cf
m
Seems to be a Brit thing, only the British car specialists seem to have it.
Mac
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Does anyone have the address of "Speedy Bleeder" where I can get an adaptor
>
Now instead of taking 20-30 minutes to search on 15 different craigs list
city sites, I open one window and every MB listed on craigs list within 500
miles is right there. RSS is apparently good for weblogs and news feeds too.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(protocol)
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
---
Does anyone have the address of "Speedy Bleeder" where I can get an adaptor
for my "new to me", Dodge Ram. The printing on the pressure bottle has
been erased by brake fluid and I cant find the shipping info I once had,
even Goggle has turned up nothing. Maybe I'm spelling the name wrong. Its
someone claiming to be [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> The server is back online... thanks for your patience.
It's rejecting the password when I try, Tarek.
Mac
On Fri, 8 Jul 2005 23:35:57 -0500 "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Thanks. A Google search turned up a few free readers and I am now in
> business. I always wondered what that RSS at the bottom of the search
> page was for, now I know. Rick Knoble
So, what good is it?
Craig
Here is a CL car I found. If I had the money, I'd buy it myself... No
affiliation, ect.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/83288271.html
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
Thanks. A Google search turned up a few free readers and I am now in business.
I always wondered what that RSS at the bottom of the search page was for, now I
know.
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
- Original Message -
From: Rory
To: Mercedes mailing list
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 10:
Hello everyone.
I finally got around to replacing the injectors on my 78 300D. I had a
couple of them that needed the holes cleaned out before the heat shields
would seat properly. Exhaust would shoot out past the injector. Is this a
common thing? I eventually got everything buttoned up an
Better hurry - there's only one on Amazon, $151, and it might be used.
http://tinyurl.com/7aae3
>
> I suggest it's time to study Bosch's "Diesel Fuel Injection". The 1st
> edition ('94) is ISBN 1-56091-542-0 and is published by SAE. Not sure if
> they've updated it (to cover the latest systems)
I don't remember the exact amounts, but OK is doing the same.
On 7/8/05, Bob DuPuy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> One additional factor, at least in Florida, The last time I checked
> the state added about $.24/gal tax on gas and $.48/gal on diesel. It
> is just another hidden tax on all the trucked
Whazzat RSS?
On 7/8/05, Rory <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I use RSS
>
> On 7/8/05, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > http://www.clsearch.org/
> >
> > This link at one time worked
> > Seems it's down right now, could email webmaster and see why?
> >
> >
> >
> > On 8-Jul-05, a
Andrew Cunningham wrote:
Dave,
I was looking for the rate of increase during the run not just the end
points. Within a typical (current config no WI) 0-100mph run how many
seconds does it take to get to 900, 1000, 1100, 1200 ack 1300?
The other thing that I was wondering was how long (seconds/
I use RSS
On 7/8/05, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> http://www.clsearch.org/
>
> This link at one time worked
> Seems it's down right now, could email webmaster and see why?
>
>
>
> On 8-Jul-05, at 4:43 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
>
> > All you Craigs List users out there,
> > Is
The server is back online... thanks for your patience.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 9:58 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: [MBZ] FTP Server
Tarek,
Did you end up having to take the se
There's a book out that addresses the issue of conclusions based on limited
observations, both good and bad. The name of the book is "Blink"...I don't
remember the author. I'm listening to it on cd from Audible.com. Anyway,
it gives lots of examples of good and bad decisions that were made based
In a message dated 7/8/2005 4:39:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> When was charging interest "invented"?
About the same time the "loan shark" came about..Many, many moons ago,
Mike
Paid $2.629 for diesel in Sayre, PA today...Keeps gettin higher, Mike
http://www.clsearch.org/
This link at one time worked
Seems it's down right now, could email webmaster and see why?
On 8-Jul-05, at 4:43 PM, Rick Knoble wrote:
All you Craigs List users out there,
Is there any way to search multiple cities at the same time? It is
a real
PITA to search 20-
One additional factor, at least in Florida, The last time I checked
the state added about $.24/gal tax on gas and $.48/gal on diesel. It
is just another hidden tax on all the trucked in consumables you buy
at the store.
Bob Dupuy
it's up. My company is expecting around 20% growth per year over the next
5 years. Most trucking companies are growing in the 10-20% range. The
amount of diesel traffic is growing daily. Google the trucking industry
and growth and see what you find.
On Fri, 8 Jul 2005 13:33:26 -0700 (P
Those GM diesels are so junky, I can't believe anyone would buy them... The
6.2 and 6.5 both only will last about 100K miles. The fuel pump wears out
fast, its not designed for todays low sulpher diesel fuel. The cylinder bores
wear fast, pistons fit poorly and the head gaskets spring leaks s
I think he'd traveling incognito - he;s dropped the Lt. I'm keeping
the OK for my own protection.
On 7/8/05, Gerald R. Flintrop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Killed him AGAIN?
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
> Sen
Tarek,
Did you end up having to take the server off line? I was partially complete
on my download and cannot get in again.
Thanks,
Steve Bailey
"Tarek Elshenawy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>For those of you that don't know, I have started an FTP server which serves
>over 30GB of Mercedes re
On Fri, Jul 08, 2005 at 08:53:26PM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote:
> Christopher McCann wrote:
> > Forgot about the pickups - aren't some Hummers diesel
> > too? Gas station about 5 blocks from work just added a
> > diesel tank too.
>
> The military Humvee is.
> The original civie versions after the gu
Killed him AGAIN?
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 5:37 PM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lt. Don
he has been around, I think some mental patent killed him though.
Christopher McC
Christopher McCann wrote:
>
> Forgot about the pickups - aren't some Hummers diesel
> too? Gas station about 5 blocks from work just added a
> diesel tank too.
>
The military Humvee is.
The original civie versions after the gulf war were all GM
diesels, can't remember if they were 6.2L or 6.5L.
Probably the 30 year old lady who still plays with
Barbie dolls.
Christopher.
--- "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> he has been around, I think some mental patent
> killed him though.
>
> Christopher McCann wrote:
>
> > Whatever happened to Lt. Don - haven't seen him
> post
> >
Zeitgeist wrote:
>
> Speaking of BMW diesels, I saw one of these on I-5 today--kinda endearing in
> an
> amphibian sorta way.
>
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50056&item=4560499512
>
Vixen have rather a cult following, similar to that enjoyed by the fibergl
Forgot about the pickups - aren't some Hummers diesel
too? Gas station about 5 blocks from work just added a
diesel tank too.
Christopher
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> And with 4.2 bazillion new "deeesel" Peeck'em ups
> out there demand is higher.
> Almost every station is now selling diesel.
5 speed, does that include reverse?
JJJ wrote:
kevin...here in spokane i have a '76 240d sitting in the drive looking
for a home...rough interior, good engine, tranny (5spd)...$1200
___
For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For new parts see www.buymbparts.
JJJ wrote:
>
> kevin...here in spokane i have a '76 240d sitting in the drive looking for a
> home...rough interior, good engine, tranny (5spd)...$1200
>
You put a 5 speed in a '76 240D?
Wow.
he has been around, I think some mental patent killed him though.
Christopher McCann wrote:
Whatever happened to Lt. Don - haven't seen him post
since the switch?
Christopher McCann, Raytown, Missouri
-1985 300SD, 207K miles, "Wulf" http://don.homelinux.net/mbz/Chris
-1976 240D, ManyK miles,
Dave,
I was looking for the rate of increase during the run not just the end
points. Within a typical (current config no WI) 0-100mph run how many
seconds does it take to get to 900, 1000, 1100, 1200 ack 1300?
The other thing that I was wondering was how long (seconds/minutes?)
would you be conf
And with 4.2 bazillion new "deeesel" Peeck'em ups out there demand is higher.
Almost every station is now selling diesel. Compare to 1990 before the big
diesel truck explosion and one had to look around to find a station with diesel
pumps. In 1992 I had the only diesel in the parking lot. Today
Speaking of BMW diesels, I saw one of these on I-5 today--kinda endearing in
an amphibian sorta way.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50056&item=4560499512
On 7/6/05, Steve MacSween <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Full points to the seller for honesty in trading,
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