[MBZ] Wretched Wife (not mine...)
So...I've been waiting since June or July for this guy, who owns the '72 350SL, to get well enough to go through the apparently difficult task of taking $1500 from me. Over this time I've stopped by the house a couple of time to check on him and his wife. I hepled him with a battery issue on his Ford Conversion van sitting in his drive. Offered at least three times to give him the money and I'd pick up the cars (he was throwing in the old W108 under the tarp) when he was ready to part with them (he wanted to reinstall the radio and the HVAC controls and the rest of the console...when he was feeling better before I took the car). So, I call today to check on him and his wife says they sold it to a friend and I better talk to him. He was apoligetic big time to me...his wife was carping at him in the backround...she evidently sold it to someone for far more $$ that he wanted from me. She did it while he was in a three day coma in the hsp two weeks ago. The strory of my lifeundone by a woman again. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 159K '87 Acura Legend 177K Litchfield Park, AZ From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mon Sep 25 23:03:26 2006 Received: from fed1rmmtao06.cox.net ([68.230.241.33]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GRzTy-0003KF-6s for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:03:26 + Received: from fed1rmimpo01.cox.net ([70.169.32.71]) by fed1rmmtao06.cox.net (InterMail vM.6.01.06.01 201-2131-130-101-20060113) with ESMTP id [EMAIL PROTECTED] for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:03:16 -0400 Received: from familycomp ([68.106.48.86]) by fed1rmimpo01.cox.net with bizsmtp id Sn3E1V00l1raWR8000 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:03:14 -0400 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com References: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:03:17 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869 X-MIMEOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2962 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:03:26 - Am I the only one here who has no earthly idea what all this is about? I guess I just stick to making electricity by bashing molecules together. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 159K '87 Acura Legend 177K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X On 9/25/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for bringing this up! We have a 2003 IMac with v. 9.0X OS and want to upgrate to OS 10.XX Questions: 1) Is this upgrade available for FREE at the Apple website? 2) Will we wipe out all our files if we do upgrade the OS from 9.0X to 10.0X ? 3) Should I even attempt this at home, or should I ask my computer genius son to do it for me? I would recommend 4) save yourself the heartache and just buy a new Mac Mini (with OS X preinstalled, of course). Getting OS X running on a G3 is usually not a problem, but it will be painfully slow. (Your mileage may vary, of course. I use a Sawtooth [2nd-gen G4] maxed out with a 1.2 GHz accelerator, Radeon 8500 video, and 1.5 Gb of RAM and I still feel like Tiger is sluggish, but many are happy with it.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters
I was told that Knecht is the OEM supplier for MBZ. Lose the star and the blue and silver box= $7 filter! On 9/25/06, Glenn M. Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whaddya' ll think of Knecht oil filters for our MB diesels? TIA G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD
Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters
Rory, I lubed the linkages on the benz like you said and the gas pedal problem is fixed! thanks, Michael -Original Message- From: Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 25, 2006 7:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters I was told that Knecht is the OEM supplier for MBZ. Lose the star and the blue and silver box= $7 filter! On 9/25/06, Glenn M. Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whaddya' ll think of Knecht oil filters for our MB diesels? TIA G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Nobody loves me like my mother, and she could be jivin' too. - B. B. King
Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters
I hope you used ATF and not WD40 or other stuff... Use a little oiler can or even a squeeze bottle... Rinse all the catsup out first... Can't remember when I last saw one of the old oil cans that went boink when you pressed on the bottom.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ... On Sep 25, 2006, at 4:15 PM, Michael wrote: Rory, I lubed the linkages on the benz like you said and the gas pedal problem is fixed! thanks, Michael -Original Message- From: Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 25, 2006 7:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters I was told that Knecht is the OEM supplier for MBZ. Lose the star and the blue and silver box= $7 filter! On 9/25/06, Glenn M. Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whaddya' ll think of Knecht oil filters for our MB diesels? TIA G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Nobody loves me like my mother, and she could be jivin' too. - B. B. King ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head
I was in Saudi Arabia in the late 70's on a Natural Gas Project and found some interesting aspects of local highway driving. I was told the Muslim drivers would pass on hills and curves and leave their continued existance in the hands of Allah - don't know if true of not but I saw a *lot* of passing on hills and curves. Also was told there was a lot of eye disease among the indigent people that came from all the sand flying all the time (which was not in doubt) so a lot of drivers did not have great eyesight - especially at night. Another common story was the locals believed the right-of-way was bestowed on who ever had the largest vehicle. Hence the locals liked to drive the big trucks so they'd have the maximum right-of-way. Interesting concept. We also heard about foreigners always getting blamed for all accidents because if they hadn't been there the accident would not have occurred - so naturally it was the foreigners fault. There was also a story of a Westerner stopping at an accident and upon seeing a Saudi woman not breathing he removed her from the car and applied resusitation which aved her life. The story went that he was arrested and taken to jail for assaulting a Saudi woman. Seems hard to believe but after seeing hands hanging in the middle of the main town square (as a warning to potential theives) some things became easier to believe. One thing I found interesting was passing little settlements for lack of a better word out in the desert - there's be a dozen or so large wodden shipping containers like those large equipment was shipped in with doors and windows cut into them and TV antennas attached and a MB or Chev. Suburban (remember the big vehicle and right-of-way thing?) out front - never any Fords because they believed Ford was owned by Jewish investors. Seems they aren't aware of the publicly owned business concept. ;-) Lots of other things went on - but they have nothing to do with Mercedes. ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Potter, Tom E [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 3:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head Man, does Jeff have it right! I drove in Cairo for a month and almost had heart failure every day. The streets did not even have lanes marked--not that it would matter anyway. It was every man for himself. There is nothing in the U.S. that remotely compares to it. Tom Potter (Who takes Houston traffic with a smile) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Zedic Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 10:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head I agree with Hendriknone of those bad drivers would last ten seconds in Cairo or Tehran. In Tehran, not only do they not bother with lanes or stoplight colours, they don't even care what SIDE of the road they use! Not to mention the sidewalks! Ever feeling suicidal, try crossing the roads there as a pedestrian. lol Jeff Zedic Toronto ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
Brian, Just use your turn signals and stop causing yourself so much stress and tension! You'll feel better and those of us who also use turn signals thank you for joining us in our fight to GET EVERYONE TO USE TURN SIGNALS! I learned how to use CAPS from Marshall to emphasize a point! Take care and be safe! Chuck Phoenix AZ On Sep 25, 2006, at 1:48 PM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Oh I see it, and I am frustrated. I'm just trying to figure out how much I should care about the good of the world around me that doesn't seem to be doing the same. I may be assanine, but to faithfully use your turn signal in order to do the right thing began to seem naive and to get old. And I'm just using this forum to rant and get some frustrations out. Brian Mike wrote: You see a problem, claim to be frustrated, and yet you don't see your contribution to the problem to be an issue. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
Michael wrote:The left lane is for passing. How come 98% of people on the road don't understand this? Its not for driving slightly faster than the right lane. Amen!! Not only do a lot of people drive *slightly* faster then the right lane - a lot drive the same or slightly slower?? Drives me absolutely nuts. Also, I believe most of the states have laws on the books sating the left lane is a passing lane. But it's never gonna change - if anything drivers will continue to get worse. We need to raise the drivers lic age to more than 16 and extend the Learner's Permit time so they can get some experience. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble Mike On 9/25/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow. That is harsh. BUT I can see your side too - you cannot do your job because people in cars will simply not let you in. What can you do besides inch over? That sounds like the good compromise. Now, those who will intentionally ditch people, I just can't see that. Also: Your theory assumes that someone is just sort of cruising and holding their position behind or infront of your rear bumper. What if they are advancing at a speed greater than yours, and will make their way past you in a timely fashion (again, opinion enters in) but they are technically behind your bumper when you put on your signal. You would require them to lean on the brakes and let you over? Brian Robert wrote: When driving big trucks, I follow the letter of the law, anyone whose front bumper is past my rear bumper when I hit the signal, I let them go by, anyone whose front bumper is behind my rear bumper when I hit the signal is required to let me in, so it's 500 ft down the highway with the blinker on and anyone who was behind the bumper when I hit the signal, better get out of the way, because I'm coming over. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL
Timing chain and rails -- check stretch every 30,000 and condition of upper rail each oil change -- if the rail breaks, there is a very good chance the chunk that breaks off will go into the chain -- instant valve job. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Wretched Wife (not mine...)
Sounds like you had a verbal contract with the guy, she breeched it. I guess if he was in a coma she could argue she had control, but still... With a wife like that I am surprised he pulled out of the coma. --R Bob Rentfro wrote: So...I've been waiting since June or July for this guy, who owns the '72 350SL, to get well enough to go through the apparently difficult task of taking $1500 from me. Over this time I've stopped by the house a couple of time to check on him and his wife. I hepled him with a battery issue on his Ford Conversion van sitting in his drive. Offered at least three times to give him the money and I'd pick up the cars (he was throwing in the old W108 under the tarp) when he was ready to part with them (he wanted to reinstall the radio and the HVAC controls and the rest of the console...when he was feeling better before I took the car). So, I call today to check on him and his wife says they sold it to a friend and I better talk to him. He was apoligetic big time to me...his wife was carping at him in the backround...she evidently sold it to someone for far more $$ that he wanted from me. She did it while he was in a three day coma in the hsp two weeks ago. The strory of my lifeundone by a woman again.
Re: [MBZ] W124 - 602.962 300D 2.5T Timing Chain Test
Yup. Change at 5 or six degrees, though, don't wait til 8. More sensitive to timing changes than the 617. Timing marks on on top on that engine, and a bit harder to line up properly. Line them up and read crank pulley. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
The law here says that indicators must be used when changing lanes, does not matter if anyone is there to see them or not. With me it's an automatic thing like checking the blind spot. First thing I do is indicate, quick check of the mirrors and a look over the shoulder to see if an idiot is sitting in my blind spot. This is all done on auto pilot and yes I do have near misses but they are misses. Hendrik who thinks cars without good vision out the back are dumb (that is just about every car these days) - Original Message - From: Rory [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 4:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble So if I don't signal when nobody's behind me or are 2 to 3 miles back, am I breaking the law should I get a ticket? And I do live in Calif. Rory
[MBZ] 126 brake support joint
A friend of mine has an '87 300SDL in need of new brake support/caster joints. I've been under the car and it looks like the job can be done with the coil springs in place, unlike the 123. Can it? If so, the job looks pretty simple - any tricks or things to look out for? Many thanks, Tom
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
I take it you have never operated a heavy vehicle in traffic, I make a point of giving commercial drivers a fair go on the roads because they put up with the penisheads all day. It also doesn't hurt to flash your high beams to let the truck driver know you have seen his/her intention to change lanes and you will not get in his/her way. Anyway if the Government insists on handing out licenses to operate road missiles in breakfast cereal boxes you have to expect bad drivers. That is why the autobahn system works, good roads combined with good trainingooh and of course quality machines able to operate at high speeds. - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble If you really want to screw up getting to where you are going - get in an accident. Nice way to ruin your day. People die because of tricks like that. And it may not be the other guy. -Dave Walton
Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes
Over here it is the law that every truck has two large signs on the back that states to give way to turning heavy vehicles. This is mainly related to when a truck has to turn from the outside lane around a corner but it is also related to changing lanes. Basically if a truck says it has to change lanes you get out of it's way. I think what Robert is trying to say is, using the indicator is politely asking people to make room for you, pushing into their lane is telling them to get the hell out of the way because I have to be where you are. Some drivers need to be reminded that they are not the only person on the road and there is a code of conduct (enforced by laws) to be followed. If you decide not to follow this code you will have to face the consequences of your action. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes I had to read this post several times because I couldn't believe my eyes. Maybe you would care to post, in it's entirety, the state (which state?) traffic law that allows a driver to move over into another vehicle just because he signalled an intention. You don't say anything about speed differentials. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 22/09/2006
[MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 1:51 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **** * * *** U.S. Department of Energy** ** ** * Energy Information Administration * **** ******* To unsubscribe/change address, ** ** ** ** ** * see the message footnotes * * EIA, the Nation's clearinghouse for energy statistics. *** ** (NOTE: To best view this document, your email software should be set to view the item in an 80 character format, using a non-proportional font, e.g. courier) ** On-highway diesel prices, by week and PADD (Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes) Diesel Prices Web URL: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp US NATL EASTNEWCENTLOWER GULF ROCKY WEST DATEAVG COAST ENGLAND ATL ATL MIDWEST COAST MTN COAST CA PADD PADDPADDPADDPADDPADDPADD PADD I IA IB IC II III IV V -- - - --- - - --- - - - - 060925 2.595 2.600 2.730 2.746 2.526 2.506 2.526 2.827 2.892 2.910 060918 2.713 2.699 2.832 2.844 2.625 2.624 2.636 3.052 3.014 3.002 060911 2.857 2.826 2.955 2.958 2.757 2.787 2.770 3.236 3.137 3.125 060904 2.967 2.911 3.009 3.032 2.850 2.937 2.872 3.318 3.199 3.175 060828 3.027 2.955 3.035 3.074 2.897 3.026 2.923 3.346 3.229 3.200 060821 3.033 2.953 3.049 3.078 2.890 3.041 2.923 3.349 3.237 3.221 060814 3.065 3.017 3.077 3.130 2.964 3.065 2.974 3.311 3.218 3.220 060807 3.055 3.026 3.061 3.104 2.989 3.070 2.988 3.208 3.113 3.130 060731 2.980 2.958 2.991 3.030 2.924 2.988 2.925 3.052 3.066 3.093 060724 2.946 2.925 2.972 3.002 2.888 2.951 2.895 2.987 3.047 3.097 060717 2.926 2.906 2.970 2.992 2.864 2.927 2.868 2.960 3.051 3.097 060710 2.918 2.887 2.947 2.963 2.849 2.919 2.866 2.966 3.060 3.113 060703 2.898 2.874 2.948 2.951 2.834 2.887 2.845 2.958 3.056 3.119 060626 2.867 2.864 2.952 2.956 2.816 2.819 2.822 2.960 3.068 3.140 060619 2.915 2.907 2.960 2.990 2.867 2.873 2.859 3.018 3.117 3.185 060612 2.918 2.909 2.979 2.997 2.866 2.874 2.848 3.041 3.149 3.217 060605 2.890 2.881 2.969 2.992 2.825 2.837 2.805 3.043 3.159 3.227 060529 2.882 2.873 2.966 2.987 2.815 2.824 2.798 3.044 3.161 3.227 060522 2.888 2.877 2.982 2.987 2.820 2.836 2.801 3.024 3.175 3.234 060515 2.920 2.907 3.003 3.014 2.853 2.870 2.829 3.074 3.192 3.242 060508 2.897 2.884 2.972 2.983 2.834 2.841 2.814 3.054 3.180 3.244 060501 2.896 2.892 2.979 2.987 2.843 2.853 2.832 3.012 3.098 3.163 060424 2.876 2.888 2.961 2.978 2.843 2.847 2.817 2.903 3.026 3.103 060417 2.765 2.788 2.865 2.876 2.743 2.735 2.725 2.756 2.881 2.933 060410 2.654 2.676 2.769 2.767 2.629 2.614 2.601 2.680 2.812 2.881 060403 2.617 2.639 2.731 2.727 2.593 2.578 2.579 2.629 2.753 2.812 060327 2.565 2.586 2.700 2.681 2.536 2.523 2.528 2.601 2.698 2.727 060320 2.581 2.606 2.702 2.697 2.558 2.533 2.552 2.608 2.716 2.738 060313 2.543 2.567 2.687 2.681 2.507 2.491 2.497 2.566 2.725 2.747 060306 2.545 2.571 2.656 2.682 2.516 2.500 2.499 2.545 2.711 2.739 060227 2.471 2.493 2.593 2.593 2.441 2.417 2.443 2.509 2.623 2.688 060220 2.455 2.487 2.593 2.580 2.437 2.398 2.427 2.497 2.594 2.674 060213 2.476 2.509 2.617 2.591 2.464 2.419 2.447 2.500 2.621 2.709 060206 2.499 2.536 2.659 2.618 2.490 2.445 2.463 2.503 2.645 2.739 060130 2.489 2.530 2.661 2.618 2.481 2.431 2.455 2.474 2.640 2.733 060123 2.472 2.516 2.668 2.610 2.462 2.423 2.432 2.435 2.608 2.674 060116 2.449 2.489 2.663 2.605 2.424 2.408 2.415 2.411 2.565 2.603 060109 2.485 2.528 2.676 2.626 2.473 2.451 2.453 2.421 2.577 2.601 060102 2.442 2.481 2.645 2.590 2.420 2.412 2.414 2.392 2.519 2.538 051226 2.448 2.481 2.643 2.599 2.416 2.420 2.421 2.410 2.523 2.543 051219 2.462 2.499 2.647 2.609 2.438 2.443 2.435 2.410 2.505 2.521 051212 2.436 2.458 2.598 2.577 2.393 2.409 2.429 2.401 2.500 2.465 051205 2.425 2.428
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
BT Wrong. Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. I take it you have never driven in Europe - or have done so with ignorance. Might want to touch up on that training you spoke about. -Dave Walton On 9/25/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I take it you have never operated a heavy vehicle in traffic, I make a point of giving commercial drivers a fair go on the roads because they put up with the penisheads all day. It also doesn't hurt to flash your high beams to let the truck driver know you have seen his/her intention to change lanes and you will not get in his/her way. Anyway if the Government insists on handing out licenses to operate road missiles in breakfast cereal boxes you have to expect bad drivers. That is why the autobahn system works, good roads combined with good trainingooh and of course quality machines able to operate at high speeds. - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble If you really want to screw up getting to where you are going - get in an accident. Nice way to ruin your day. People die because of tricks like that. And it may not be the other guy. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Upgrades to OSX
Oh Woger. we have the same machine! I swore I would keep it forever, as its the last dual-boot mac. (Well, except for the new intel duo ones with Bootcamp) I keep drooling over the new ones, but since I am heavy in legacy Photoshop and Pagemaker, I'll keep the iMac I have. But How does the 10.4.7 work with the older machine? _ Frank Pembleton aka DS 10.3.9 Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 3:51 PM forgive us novices. we are stupid and worthless :( My G4 867 (out of date, now) has OS 9.2 and OS 10.4.7 co-existing on an unpartitioned hard drive and I can switch back and forth at will. RLE.
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
Getting OSX to boot on a G3 iMac is tricky, especially the Bondi G3. I'd say you should ask Poos, a Mac and PC IT professional, but you are mad at him. Soon you may run out of people to like? _ Frank Pembleton Manchester, MO KLEB FOR PREZ!! -Original Message- From: Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 4:15 PM well, the mac has already blown up. just flashed a question mark instead of booting. this is most distressing
Re: [MBZ] Lubing linkages (was Knecht oil filters)
uh.I used spray white lithium greasedid I screw up? Chris Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hope you used ATF and not WD40 or other stuff... Use a little oiler can or even a squeeze bottle... Rinse all the catsup out first... Can't remember when I last saw one of the old oil cans that went boink when you pressed on the bottom.. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ... On Sep 25, 2006, at 4:15 PM, Michael wrote: Rory, I lubed the linkages on the benz like you said and the gas pedal problem is fixed! thanks, Michael -Original Message- From: Rory Sent: Sep 25, 2006 7:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters I was told that Knecht is the OEM supplier for MBZ. Lose the star and the blue and silver box= $7 filter! On 9/25/06, Glenn M. Brown wrote: Whaddya' ll think of Knecht oil filters for our MB diesels? TIA G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Rory Morrison Oroville, WA 1985 300SD 1982 300TD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Nobody loves me like my mother, and she could be jivin' too. - B. B. King ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 216K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Sep 26 00:52:52 2006 Received: from smtpout.mac.com ([17.250.248.182]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GS1Br-0004xF-DT for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:52:52 + Received: from mac.com (smtpin02-en2 [10.13.10.147]) by smtpout.mac.com (Xserve/8.12.11/smtpout12/MantshX 4.0) with ESMTP id k8Q0qc7f021112 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:52:38 -0700 (PDT) Received: from [192.168.2.2] (ip68-2-208-204.ph.ph.cox.net [68.2.208.204]) (authenticated bits=0) by mac.com (Xserve/smtpin02/MantshX 4.0) with ESMTP id k8Q0qa3q005750 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:52:37 -0700 (PDT) Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v752.2) In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:52:35 -0700 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.752.2) X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lubing linkages (was Knecht oil filters) X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:52:52 - Chris, I don't know if screw up is the appropriate term. But, apparently anything but ATF starts to accumulate crud/dust/etc. Don't know consequences, but not causing terminal problems.. I'd suggest when you get some time.. Disconnect each pop off link, use a QTip and clean it out, then squirt some ATF in. I pop each link, lube it w/ATF, then reconnect. That way I can't connect the hipbone to the elbowbone. BTDT Opinions from far wiser listers are encouraged. Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Sep 25, 2006, at 5:39 PM,
Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head
LarryT wrote: Another common story was the locals believed the right-of-way was bestowed on who ever had the largest vehicle. I read in a motorcycle magazine that the fastest moving vehicle gets the ROW in Italy. Factory test riders from Bimota pass wherever they want. If there's oncoming traffic, it can just move into the ditch. You can't pay me enough to get me to set foot in a Wahhabi hellhole, especially Saudi Arabia. I'd sooner visit England. Unfortunately, their international charitable works include muslim education, so the worst of the Wahhabi attitudes are spreading fast, even in America. It seems like Saudi Arabia produces more Imams than Israel produces Rabbis. http://www.lauramansfield.com/j/smalltownusa.asp Mitch.
[MBZ] Leaky injector
Gang, On the way home tonight my '85 190D started to smell like diesel. At a light the engine shook and didn't seem right. Still it ran so I made for home. I just checked it out and diesel sprays out of the top of the #1 injector. In lieu of a proper wrench I put a crecent (boo hiss) wrench on it and snugged it down a little which didn't help. I then took it off. Everything looks normal but what do I know? I snugged it down again and its the same thing, #1 definately isn't firing and diesel sprays out of the top. So the fuel is coming out of the top by where the hard line goes in I think. Its hard to tell though and I don't really want to stick my head in there to see... Any ideas? This of course couldn't happen at a worse time. I just found out today I get to move from technical support to Education services but the move will entail a couple really long and hard weeks. I totally don't need this right now. -Curt - Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Sep 26 01:17:15 2006 Received: from mail1.mx.voyager.net ([216.93.66.204]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GS1ZT-0006ye-7q for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:17:15 + Received: from voyager.net (d92.as3.sfld1.mi.core.com [209.153.160.221]) by mail1.mx.voyager.net (8.13.2/8.10.2) with ESMTP id k8Q1GpHv005661 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:16:58 -0400 (EDT) Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:16:50 -0400 From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.79 [en] (Windows NT 5.0; U) X-Accept-Language: en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com References: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Leaky injector X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:17:15 - I wonder if you got the famed 60x injector line fracture. Are all your little plastic line retainers intact? You might need one line and a set of clips.
Re: [MBZ] Leaky injector
You need a new injector line, it's cracked at the top. Get one pronto, you only need a 14 mm wrench to change it. Peter
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
oh hell, that reminds me of the last time I was in Alaska. ALL the highways are 2 lane there. Out in the middle of nowhere on this curvy, up and down highway, Im cruising along at posted up to probably 10 over. I see this log truck in the distance. Coming up FAST. He then rides my ass ALL the way down the mountain. I mean, 2 feet or less behind. At some point, I think he passed me rather wrecklessly in a non passing zone. David Brodbeck wrote: Robert Tara Ludwick wrote: Those guys that will ditch them, that's just plain rough and uncalled for, but they are in the right legally and if the bozo's in the cars weren't driving unsafely and illegally, they wouldn't be in that position. When I lived in Houghton, I heard a news story about a guy who died when a log truck put him in the ditch. Seemed the truck driver was passing this guy's minivan on a two-lane road and decided he wanted to pull back into the right lane before the trailer was clear. Log truck drivers always seemed particularly aggressive to me about asserting what they perceived as their right of way. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head
geez TimothyPilgrim wrote: I doubt there is anywhere in North America (don't know about Mexico though) that has traffic half as bad as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg9f93gpfbo Tim 1982 300TD Moby 1991 300TE 4Matic Beulah ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters
They are OE, so I dont see a problem. Glenn M. Brown wrote: Whaddya' ll think of Knecht oil filters for our MB diesels? TIA G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Stalls in gear FIXED Now timing
Himine runs smoothly at 700 RMP .but the idle goes up slightly the moment the A/T is engaged or the steering turned! the vacuum speed stabilizer is very accurate to track the load and ups the idle. mak Excellent, 800-900 RPM? -- Original message -- From: M.Afzaal.Khan [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have the a M130 In the 280S .108 I have timing At 5BTDC and use the advance section of the distributor , At TDC this engine didn't respond nicely with a borderline retard distributor.. mak - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 5:22 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stalls in gear FIXED Now timing Now I just need to get the zeniths sorted out in my 69 250 AND my 72 250C. Lovely. BTW, trim your posts. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Mak, The emissions portion of my vehicle is not functioning. MB does not sell replacements. Any idea how the EU version was setup timing wise? the US where at 4 ATDC. That had a vacuum to retard the timing and would kick it up as you accellerated and switched over to advance. This is a M130 250. BTW I tracked down my problem to the two carb mounting gaskets. Found it with some carb cleaner. Tightend it up and ran much stronger. Put it in gear, didn't stall, released the brake and had no problem with the uphill driveway. Thanks everybody for their help! -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
The cops are only interested in writing tickets for speeding. LarryT wrote: Michael wrote:The left lane is for passing. How come 98% of people on the road don't understand this? Its not for driving slightly faster than the right lane. Amen!! Not only do a lot of people drive *slightly* faster then the right lane - a lot drive the same or slightly slower?? Drives me absolutely nuts. Also, I believe most of the states have laws on the books sating the left lane is a passing lane. But it's never gonna change - if anything drivers will continue to get worse. We need to raise the drivers lic age to more than 16 and extend the Learner's Permit time so they can get some experience. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Michael Hall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble Mike On 9/25/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow. That is harsh. BUT I can see your side too - you cannot do your job because people in cars will simply not let you in. What can you do besides inch over? That sounds like the good compromise. Now, those who will intentionally ditch people, I just can't see that. Also: Your theory assumes that someone is just sort of cruising and holding their position behind or infront of your rear bumper. What if they are advancing at a speed greater than yours, and will make their way past you in a timely fashion (again, opinion enters in) but they are technically behind your bumper when you put on your signal. You would require them to lean on the brakes and let you over? Brian Robert wrote: When driving big trucks, I follow the letter of the law, anyone whose front bumper is past my rear bumper when I hit the signal, I let them go by, anyone whose front bumper is behind my rear bumper when I hit the signal is required to let me in, so it's 500 ft down the highway with the blinker on and anyone who was behind the bumper when I hit the signal, better get out of the way, because I'm coming over. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Leaky injector
The line needs to be replaced Curt Raymond wrote: Gang, On the way home tonight my '85 190D started to smell like diesel. At a light the engine shook and didn't seem right. Still it ran so I made for home. I just checked it out and diesel sprays out of the top of the #1 injector. In lieu of a proper wrench I put a crecent (boo hiss) wrench on it and snugged it down a little which didn't help. I then took it off. Everything looks normal but what do I know? I snugged it down again and its the same thing, #1 definately isn't firing and diesel sprays out of the top. So the fuel is coming out of the top by where the hard line goes in I think. Its hard to tell though and I don't really want to stick my head in there to see... Any ideas? This of course couldn't happen at a worse time. I just found out today I get to move from technical support to Education services but the move will entail a couple really long and hard weeks. I totally don't need this right now. -Curt - Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] more lane changing
Over here it is the law that every truck has two large signs on the back that states to give way to turning heavy vehicles. This is mainly related to when a truck has to turn from the outside lane around a corner but it is also related to changing lanes. It is fairly common now to see a sign on the trailer of a semi which reads caution this vehicle makes wide right turns with a depiction of the vehicle turning. These signs are a good idea but do not grant a god-given right to run over another vehicle that may be trapped with no out. Basically if a truck says it has to change lanes you get out of it's way. I think what Robert is trying to say is, using the indicator is politely asking people to make room for you, pushing into their lane is telling them to get the hell out of the way because I have to be where you are. There was nothing polite about his wholehearted approval of ditching some poor bastard who didn't clear off. Some drivers need to be reminded that they are not the only person on the road and there is a code of conduct (enforced by laws) to be followed. If you decide not to follow this code you will have to face the consequences of your action. That applies to all. As for me, I don't drive in a heavy vehicle's blind spots and if I am coming up on the right (legal in the US) and I see he needs to move right, I will give him a flash and yield. On the left if there is a speed differential I accelerate smartly so he can maintain his momentum. But he had damned well not try to ditch me because in this state that is an ticketable offense called Unsafe Lane Change. RLE
Re: [MBZ] flashing
Walton sez; BT Wrong. Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. BT, not exactly During DAYLIGHT hours, a flash means OK to move over. At NIGHT, lights off momentarily means the same thing. RLE
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
I swore I would keep it forever, as it?s the last dual-boot mac. (Well, except for the new intel duo ones with Bootcamp) The last dual-boot Mac is later than mine. When Firewire 800 was introduced, Classic was no more. I've been looking into this because not only is 867mhz a bit slow for X-Plane, a flight simulator, but my box's video card is not fast enough to render the scenery fast enough. I've been watching Craigslist locally for one of these and the used prices seem to hovering around $800. RLE
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
Gosh, I really feel out of step! I moved up to a BW G3 this year from a beige, really thought it was a big step! Peter
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
I've sold some Apple total trash on EBay to guys in Japan for big bucks. Don't know why but Japan is lusting after old Apple stuff. An Apple II+ brought almost $300 plus shipping -- I took it out of someone's trash. I'd think an early Mac would bring $500 and a well, something really desirable. Best I can tell, they (the Japs) are gutting the Apple motherboards for music synthesizers or something like that. Must be a chip (not to be confused with as Richmond area Chip) thing. The only thing on EBay that brought me more profit than Apple II was Drum and Bugle Corps record albums -- an easy $200 for stuff found at GoodWill for $1. Times five or so! D. On 9/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I swore I would keep it forever, as it?s the last dual-boot mac. (Well, except for the new intel duo ones with Bootcamp) The last dual-boot Mac is later than mine. When Firewire 800 was introduced, Classic was no more. I've been looking into this because not only is 867mhz a bit slow for X-Plane, a flight simulator, but my box's video card is not fast enough to render the scenery fast enough. I've been watching Craigslist locally for one of these and the used prices seem to hovering around $800. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
LT Don wrote: I'd think an early Mac would bring $500 and a well, something really desirable. I bought a Mac Plus for $250 in 1991 (University surplus). Think I can get my money back?
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
Two-fold. On 9/25/06, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: I'd think an early Mac would bring $500 and a well, something really desirable. I bought a Mac Plus for $250 in 1991 (University surplus). Think I can get my money back? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish.
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
On 9/25/06 9:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I swore I would keep it forever, as it?s the last dual-boot mac. (Well, except for the new intel duo ones with Bootcamp) The last dual-boot Mac is later than mine. When Firewire 800 was introduced, Classic was no more. I've been looking into this because not only is 867mhz a bit slow for X-Plane, a flight simulator, but my box's video card is not fast enough to render the scenery fast enough. I've been watching Craigslist locally for one of these and the used prices seem to hovering around $800. RLE This is what mine is: Model # : F8812LL/A Machine Model:17 iMac Flat Screen CPU Type:PowerPC G4 (2.1) Number Of CPUs:1 CPU Speed:800 MHz L2 Cache (per CPU):256 KB Memory:768 MB Bus Speed:100 MHz Boot ROM Version:4.4.5f3 Maybe it's not the last dual boot... I thought that it was. Meaning it actually can boot into OS 9.22 with NO access to X or it can boot Into OS 10.x And run legacy apps in Classic Mode --
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
Hey guys I wasn't that I don't signal just asking the question kinda an informal poll, social engineering test I guess. No I use them all the time a habit I picked up when I had my CDL and riding my GoldWing cause you have to let everyone know what your going to do. All I need now is some kind of neural interface to sense when I'm going to make a lane change. Have fun all. On 9/25/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Europe is a long way from where I am and seeing that I am down under we do things back to front as well. Over here a flash of the high beams means you have seen the indicators, you are going to give way and it is safe to change lanes. Do it right and you'll earn a wave from the truckie. It is hard to turn off the lights when they are not on. Only places I have driven in Europe is Britain and Santorini (but I don't think that really counts). So I am afraid I will have to take those points off you Dave:-) and I might take a few more because I don't know wether I quite like the tone of your message:-| - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble BT Wrong. Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. I take it you have never driven in Europe - or have done so with ignorance. Might want to touch up on that training you spoke about. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes
Is there also a law requiring truck operators to list a phone number to report erratic driving? On 9/25/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Over here it is the law that every truck has two large signs on the back that states to give way to turning heavy vehicles. This is mainly related to when a truck has to turn from the outside lane around a corner but it is also related to changing lanes. Basically if a truck says it has to change lanes you get out of it's way. I think what Robert is trying to say is, using the indicator is politely asking people to make room for you, pushing into their lane is telling them to get the hell out of the way because I have to be where you are. Some drivers need to be reminded that they are not the only person on the road and there is a code of conduct (enforced by laws) to be followed. If you decide not to follow this code you will have to face the consequences of your action. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes I had to read this post several times because I couldn't believe my eyes. Maybe you would care to post, in it's entirety, the state (which state?) traffic law that allows a driver to move over into another vehicle just because he signalled an intention. You don't say anything about speed differentials. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 22/09/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FW: Today's Diesel Prices
My best D.C. service station here still charges $2.89 On 9/25/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 www.kegkits.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 1:51 PM To: Weekly Highway Diesel Prices Subject: Today's Diesel Prices ** ** ** * **** * * *** U.S. Department of Energy** ** ** * Energy Information Administration * **** ******* To unsubscribe/change address, ** ** ** ** ** * see the message footnotes * * EIA, the Nation's clearinghouse for energy statistics. *** ** (NOTE: To best view this document, your email software should be set to view the item in an 80 character format, using a non-proportional font, e.g. courier) ** On-highway diesel prices, by week and PADD (Self Service Cash Price in Dollars per Gallon, Including Taxes) Diesel Prices Web URL: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/wohdp/diesel.asp US NATL EASTNEWCENTLOWER GULF ROCKY WEST DATEAVG COAST ENGLAND ATL ATL MIDWEST COAST MTN COAST CA PADD PADDPADDPADDPADDPADDPADD PADD I IA IB IC II III IV V -- - - --- - - --- - - - - 060925 2.595 2.600 2.730 2.746 2.526 2.506 2.526 2.827 2.892 2.910 060918 2.713 2.699 2.832 2.844 2.625 2.624 2.636 3.052 3.014 3.002 060911 2.857 2.826 2.955 2.958 2.757 2.787 2.770 3.236 3.137 3.125 060904 2.967 2.911 3.009 3.032 2.850 2.937 2.872 3.318 3.199 3.175 060828 3.027 2.955 3.035 3.074 2.897 3.026 2.923 3.346 3.229 3.200 060821 3.033 2.953 3.049 3.078 2.890 3.041 2.923 3.349 3.237 3.221 060814 3.065 3.017 3.077 3.130 2.964 3.065 2.974 3.311 3.218 3.220 060807 3.055 3.026 3.061 3.104 2.989 3.070 2.988 3.208 3.113 3.130 060731 2.980 2.958 2.991 3.030 2.924 2.988 2.925 3.052 3.066 3.093 060724 2.946 2.925 2.972 3.002 2.888 2.951 2.895 2.987 3.047 3.097 060717 2.926 2.906 2.970 2.992 2.864 2.927 2.868 2.960 3.051 3.097 060710 2.918 2.887 2.947 2.963 2.849 2.919 2.866 2.966 3.060 3.113 060703 2.898 2.874 2.948 2.951 2.834 2.887 2.845 2.958 3.056 3.119 060626 2.867 2.864 2.952 2.956 2.816 2.819 2.822 2.960 3.068 3.140 060619 2.915 2.907 2.960 2.990 2.867 2.873 2.859 3.018 3.117 3.185 060612 2.918 2.909 2.979 2.997 2.866 2.874 2.848 3.041 3.149 3.217 060605 2.890 2.881 2.969 2.992 2.825 2.837 2.805 3.043 3.159 3.227 060529 2.882 2.873 2.966 2.987 2.815 2.824 2.798 3.044 3.161 3.227 060522 2.888 2.877 2.982 2.987 2.820 2.836 2.801 3.024 3.175 3.234 060515 2.920 2.907 3.003 3.014 2.853 2.870 2.829 3.074 3.192 3.242 060508 2.897 2.884 2.972 2.983 2.834 2.841 2.814 3.054 3.180 3.244 060501 2.896 2.892 2.979 2.987 2.843 2.853 2.832 3.012 3.098 3.163 060424 2.876 2.888 2.961 2.978 2.843 2.847 2.817 2.903 3.026 3.103 060417 2.765 2.788 2.865 2.876 2.743 2.735 2.725 2.756 2.881 2.933 060410 2.654 2.676 2.769 2.767 2.629 2.614 2.601 2.680 2.812 2.881 060403 2.617 2.639 2.731 2.727 2.593 2.578 2.579 2.629 2.753 2.812 060327 2.565 2.586 2.700 2.681 2.536 2.523 2.528 2.601 2.698 2.727 060320 2.581 2.606 2.702 2.697 2.558 2.533 2.552 2.608 2.716 2.738 060313 2.543 2.567 2.687 2.681 2.507 2.491 2.497 2.566 2.725 2.747 060306 2.545 2.571 2.656 2.682 2.516 2.500 2.499 2.545 2.711 2.739 060227 2.471 2.493 2.593 2.593 2.441 2.417 2.443 2.509 2.623 2.688 060220 2.455 2.487 2.593 2.580 2.437 2.398 2.427 2.497 2.594 2.674 060213 2.476 2.509 2.617 2.591 2.464 2.419 2.447 2.500 2.621 2.709 060206 2.499 2.536 2.659 2.618 2.490 2.445 2.463 2.503 2.645 2.739 060130 2.489 2.530 2.661 2.618 2.481 2.431 2.455 2.474 2.640 2.733 060123 2.472 2.516 2.668 2.610 2.462 2.423 2.432 2.435 2.608 2.674 060116 2.449 2.489 2.663 2.605 2.424 2.408 2.415 2.411 2.565 2.603 060109 2.485 2.528 2.676 2.626 2.473 2.451 2.453 2.421 2.577 2.601 060102 2.442 2.481 2.645 2.590 2.420 2.412 2.414 2.392 2.519 2.538 051226 2.448 2.481 2.643 2.599 2.416 2.420 2.421 2.410 2.523 2.543 051219 2.462 2.499 2.647 2.609 2.438 2.443 2.435 2.410 2.505 2.521
Re: [MBZ] worst place on earth to drive - was: OM617 head
How ironic, since Henry Ford was an enthusiastic anti-semite... On 9/25/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: geez TimothyPilgrim wrote: I doubt there is anywhere in North America (don't know about Mexico though) that has traffic half as bad as this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg9f93gpfbo Tim 1982 300TD Moby 1991 300TE 4Matic Beulah ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] flashing
Here (MD/DC) it's illegal to flash one's high beams. On 9/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Walton sez; BT Wrong. Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. BT, not exactly During DAYLIGHT hours, a flash means OK to move over. At NIGHT, lights off momentarily means the same thing. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tattle tale
Is there also a law requiring truck operators to list a phone number to report erratic driving? A law? No. But lots of commercial vehicles have those 800 numbers posted for that purpose. In Washington a 911 call will get a trooper (if available) on the offender's case. I wouldn't hesitate. RLE
Re: [MBZ] flashing
It was a great feeling of communication when you were passed by a big rig and you turned your lights off and on... And then watch the rig move over knowing they were clear to move back right and get a big thank you by seeing the running lights on the trailer off and on! We've lost something over the years Just enjoying some fine memories... Take care and be safe, Chuck Phoenix AZ On Sep 25, 2006, at 7:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Walton sez; BT Wrong. Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. BT, not exactly During DAYLIGHT hours, a flash means OK to move over. At NIGHT, lights off momentarily means the same thing. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] License plate placement
The native born are real sticklers for using signals. In seattle you can tell the natives because they make sure to signal all turns. Some are kind enough to begin signaling a few miles before they approach an intersection or three as well as off ramps. They are even able to continue signaling miles after they have made a turn, so that you know they did signal. On Sep 24, 2006, at 9:17 PM, Zeitgeist wrote: Here in Warshington, each of us native-born are empowered to issue citizen warrants and arrests (if necessary), when you farners fail to use your signals when changing lanes or turning. We don't take kindly to such infractions. We're too polite to use our horn, but we do harbor long resentments and may in fact, seek other more creative means of seeking retribution for your real or imagined slights. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! DO NOT MOVE HERE...EVER! On 9/22/06, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did get a ticket once when a cop pulled me over for not signaling a lane change. (Who in the hell does anymore?? - I've given up on signaling because so few people do it). But anyway, yes, I'm sure it does vary. Unfortunately, Washington, where we're planning on moving does require front plates. Casey Olympia, WA -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] License plate placement
Yes, the WA natives use the strategy I call the ten minute turn. First, they signal their intentions...five miles ahead of their actual target; then slowly and incrementally reduce their speed, in expectation of their eventual turn. It starts like this with signal first triggered: [45mph zone] - 34 mph @ EDA 4.9miles - 32 mph @ EDA 4.3miles - 27 mph @ EDA 3.8miles - 23 mph @ EDA 2.8miles - 15 mph @ EDA 2.0miles - 7.5mph @ EDA 1.8miles - 4.4mph @ EDA 1.2miles - .4 mph @ EDA .8 to 0 miles On 9/25/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The native born are real sticklers for using signals. In seattle you can tell the natives because they make sure to signal all turns. Some are kind enough to begin signaling a few miles before they approach an intersection or three as well as off ramps. They are even able to continue signaling miles after they have made a turn, so that you know they did signal. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k) '84 300D (216k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
[MBZ] l lubricating linkages ATF
Hiwhat would be the difference if one used engine oil rather than ATF for lubricating the linkages. The viscosity? mak I hope you used ATF and not WD40 or other stuff... Use a little oiler can or even a squeeze bottle... Rinse all the catsup out first... Can't remember when I last saw one of the old oil cans that went boink when you pressed on the bottom..
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
Ten The Ex thing makes you sound like a stooge for the evil empire On Sep 25, 2006, at 8:50 AM, Gary Hurst wrote: i have always hear it as oh-ess-ex but now i read where it says that 0h-ess-ten is actually correct. anyone know? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] License plate placement
On Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:54:56 -0500 Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh, also, Craig - what keywords did you enter in order to find these items for sale? I searched last night for Mercedes 123 wood trim and didn't find any of these. I did find an ashtray however (which I need). mercedes (console,wood) (W123,123,240*,300,300D) -w126 -w124 in Parts Accessories Craig
Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Hi the cruise control works alright but has a little surging effect . what could be serviced for this? mak - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 5:41 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D Is thee a link to fix these? MB Model number is 001-545 2132 You can resolder them yourself if you like, most of them seem to respond to that in my experience. But it's a tedious job, and you'd better know how to solder if you want a good chance of success. Or I can do it. Or you can get a fixed one with a substantial warrantee (and price tag) from GDI or Programma tools, though a quick Google for these doesn't yield any particularly good hits. http://cathey.dogear.com/JSLcruise.html for DIY, http://cathey.dogear.com/mamerepairs.html if rubbing the lamp. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Jim your help and the help of the others has been of high value. I went out today an bought a soder gun. I have three cores. If I mess up I will send one to you. No I have never soldered before. So be checking your mail Jim I hate to rain on your parade, but if you're soldering for the first time on this, it probably won't work. Especially with a gun rather than a good iron with a fine tip. There are a _lot_ of connections, and they're rather small (though nothing when compared to modern surface-mount.) But if that's OK with you, it's OK with me! But if you do send me one, I'd prefer it to be one you haven't tried yourself first, no offense intended. If you take enough time, and are careful enough, you _can_ probably get it to work. But beware of cooking the components to death, or burning or lifting the traces off the board with excess heat. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL
Is this unique to the 4.2? Are they worse at timing chain problems than the 3.0 (M103)? Of course. Any V engine is worse because it flexes the chain more than twice as much an I engine. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Replacing outer window brushes
One more question I have is should I remove this outside chrome strip or just try and slip the brush under it? The strip has to come off, at least partway. That may or may not entail removing the mirror first. I've managed a time or two to avoid removing the mirror. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
1) Is this upgrade available for FREE at the Apple website? No. 10 was never free, though upgrades within series were. 2) Will we wipe out all our files if we do upgrade the OS from 9.0X to 10.0X Shouldn't, but bad things do happen from time to time. 3) Should I even attempt this at home, or should I ask my computer genius son to do it for me? Sons ought to be nice for that sort of thing. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Leaky fuel onto a hot exhaust! 123 design flaw?
BTW, I think my 1983 300TD rear end is too low. Is it a big deal to lift it to specs? Or does it mean I need to have the rear strut replaced? So far as I know, ride height problems are _never_ the struts. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
i have always hear it as oh-ess-ex but now i read where it says that 0h-ess-ten is actually correct. anyone know? It's ten, because it came after nine, which came after eight, which came after seven, which came after six, which came after five, which came after four, which came after three, which came after two, which came after one, which came after zero-point-something. There is a detectable pattern there. Lots call it EX anyway. Few care one way or the other. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
On Sep 25, 2006, at 12:23 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Thanks for bringing this up! We have a 2003 IMac with v. 9.0X OS and want to upgrate to OS 10.XX Questions: 1) Is this upgrade available for FREE at the Apple website? Get the disks for cheap on eBay. Try for 10.2 for less, or 10.3 for better. Once installed you can hit the software upgrade button and it will download and get you up to date 2) Will we wipe out all our files if we do upgrade the OS from 9.0X to 10.0X ? You can actually run both 9 10. 9 runs under classic, so your old software will still work. 3) Should I even attempt this at home, or should I ask my computer genius son to do it for me? It is MUCH less hassle than dealing with that garbage from Redmond. Insert CD, say yes to questions, sit back with a beer and let it install. Hit software update to get updated, drink more beer. On 9/25/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: but wikipedia supports ten Mac OS X From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X#column-one, search http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X#searchInput *Mac OS X* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:TigerDesk.png A screenshot of Mac OS X v10.4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_OS_X_v10.4Tiger *Website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website:* www.apple.com/macosx * Company http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_company/ developer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_developer:* Apple Computerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Computer *OS family:* BSD http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berkeley_Software_Distribution *Source model:* Closed source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closed_source ( Darwin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darwin_%28operating_system%29 foundation is open source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_source) *Latest stable release:* 10.4.7 / June 27 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_27, 2006http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006 *Kernel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kernel_%28computer_science%29 type:* Hybrid kernel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_kernel *Default user interfacehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_interface :* Graphical user interfacehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphical_user_interface *License http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_license:* Apple EULAhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EULA(parts available under APSL http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Public_Source_License) *Working state:* Current *Mac OS X* (officially pronounced Mac O S Ten) On 9/25/06, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/25/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i have always hear it as oh-ess-ex but now i read where it says that 0h-ess-ten is actually correct. anyone know? I've never heard anyone say ex. The last version of the Classic Mac OS was 9.x, so this one's version ten, right? Do these people also refer to Malcolm the Tenth? Alex Chamberlain -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] OT: 15 volt 22 microfarad tantalum capacitor.
I need to locate a 15 volt 22 microfarad tantalum capacitor, Does it have to be tantalum? While common a few years ago they've largely disappeared. I know they were relatively expensive, probably due to the T, but worked well. They may have been somewhat toxic to make though. Also, they have a disturbing trait of sometimes catching fire, and they actually burn quite well. A tantalum cap can be installed reversed and survive for quite some time before burning up, it doesn't just happen at the factory. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
I guess either way works. Gary just got more iMac goodness to play with. He could have gotten the disk, had beer and installed with no file death on the one Rusty now has. On Sep 25, 2006, at 12:48 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: the original imac g3 i bought cheap on ebay had 9.2 on it. the i decided i wanted the later ilife and needed os x, so i looked into it and decided not to try it myself. i told hte guy i bought the original g3 from to send me another one but loaded with os x instead. so now rusty has the 9.2 machine and i'm messing with iLife 05. as far as i can tell, the answers are not free to the best of my knowledg possibly will wipe out files son is better bet you can start your study anywhere, i suppose, but i started it here http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=86117 i figure i'll mess with the g3 for a year or so and then move up to a g4 imac. i mostly bought the g3 based on price and immense coolness factor and i'm pretty pleased so for. On 9/25/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for bringing this up! We have a 2003 IMac with v. 9.0X OS and want to upgrate to OS 10.XX Questions: 1) Is this upgrade available for FREE at the Apple website? 2) Will we wipe out all our files if we do upgrade the OS from 9.0X to 10.0X ? 3) Should I even attempt this at home, or should I ask my computer genius son to do it for me? On 9/25/06, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Hi the cruise control works alright but has a little surging effect . what could be serviced for this? More description required. Is it a little jiggly surge like a spastic foot might cause, especially if irregular, or is it more of a long-scale hunting effect? What is the time scale of the surge, in other words? Jumpy speedo cable can cause it, as can poor vacuum supply. Or a bad solder joint in the PID amplifier circuit of the servo system. -- Jim
[MBZ] Equinox list o' cars
Same old list of cars for the people interested in heading out this way or needing a better car than what the rusty areas of the nation provide. Delete as needed http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/212298891.html -- on crack http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/car/212228615.html -- Ed Booher Project http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/211965357.html -- 83 SD $2500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/211862341.html -- 79 bug catcher $1500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/211600480.html -- 89 TE $2500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/211539126.html -- 73 116 $1200 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/211459029.html -- $3k Frankenheap? http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/211451445.html -- 86 300e $1800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/211432761.html -- Boohermobile http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/211427941.html - Kaleb Truck? http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/211360318.html -- 450sl $5k http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/211344223.html -- idiot http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/211305989.html --Ed B. 67 230 http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/211185119.html - rare w114 $800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/21102.html -- KALEB Price SE http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/car/210997099.html -- Zoltan's SD http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210977062.html -- 88 sec $2800 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210934637.html -- 92 SL $8900 http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/210894883.html -- 79 sl $5k http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210784745.html --D. Snook Esq http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210637109.html -- Booher SE http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210596335.html -- offer $500 http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210573580.html -- Free Booher Car http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/210385648.html -- 68 w114 $875 http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/210154316.html -- another Ed B car http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210142725.html -- 87 TD $10k http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/210118558.html -- overprice 300D http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210046216.html - fixed rod bender $10k http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/209990917.html -- 77 Ghetto D $2k http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/209990245.html -- 83 Dt $2200 That is it folks! all the interesting or inexpensive iron you can find on CL this week. Check back for October finds. Or not. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Its a little surge 0f about 4 Km or so seems like stepped on the pedal gently for a few seconds. the speed is held overall and does not overshoot. seems I don't have the Speedo cable on my 126 300Se/90. its electronic one mak - Original Message - Hi the cruise control works alright but has a little surging effect . what could be serviced for this? More description required. Is it a little jiggly surge like a spastic foot might cause, especially if irregular, or is it more of a long-scale hunting effect? What is the time scale of the surge, in other words? Jumpy speedo cable can cause it, as can poor vacuum supply. Or a bad solder joint in the PID amplifier circuit of the servo system. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
It lost the OS on the drive. Time to ship it to me. Of course you will have to cover shipping fee. Or, turn it over, open it up and get a new 60-180meg drive in there and re install the OS. On Sep 25, 2006, at 2:15 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: well, the mac has already blown up. just flashed a question mark instead of booting. this is most distressing On 9/25/06, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doesn't matter, we use 'em interchangably. -Curt -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Mak - I seem to remember folks saying that dry ball joints in the throttle linkage could cause this. I pop them off and lube them with ATF using a Q-tip. I have a plastic 35mm film container with some ATF and a Q-tip always at the ready. I find it very handy for all kinds of lube jobs. Barry Hi the cruise control works alright but has a little surging effect . what could be serviced for this? mak
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
Roger, hit OWC and get a processor upgrade for $200 and maybe one of those snazzy ATI Radeon 9800 cards too On Sep 25, 2006, at 7:44 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I swore I would keep it forever, as it?s the last dual-boot mac. (Well, except for the new intel duo ones with Bootcamp) The last dual-boot Mac is later than mine. When Firewire 800 was introduced, Classic was no more. I've been looking into this because not only is 867mhz a bit slow for X-Plane, a flight simulator, but my box's video card is not fast enough to render the scenery fast enough. I've been watching Craigslist locally for one of these and the used prices seem to hovering around $800. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] olde macs
I sold a Pippin to a guy in japan. Made a mint on that, as it was complete in the box with a few games. think I got $780 for a $25 investment. Some days I wish I had kept it On Sep 25, 2006, at 8:03 PM, LT Don wrote: I've sold some Apple total trash on EBay to guys in Japan for big bucks. Don't know why but Japan is lusting after old Apple stuff. An Apple II+ brought almost $300 plus shipping -- I took it out of someone's trash. I'd think an early Mac would bring $500 and a well, something really desirable. Best I can tell, they (the Japs) are gutting the Apple motherboards for music synthesizers or something like that. Must be a chip (not to be confused with as Richmond area Chip) thing. The only thing on EBay that brought me more profit than Apple II was Drum and Bugle Corps record albums -- an easy $200 for stuff found at GoodWill for $1. Times five or so! D. On 9/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I swore I would keep it forever, as it?s the last dual-boot mac. (Well, except for the new intel duo ones with Bootcamp) The last dual-boot Mac is later than mine. When Firewire 800 was introduced, Classic was no more. I've been looking into this because not only is 867mhz a bit slow for X-Plane, a flight simulator, but my box's video card is not fast enough to render the scenery fast enough. I've been watching Craigslist locally for one of these and the used prices seem to hovering around $800. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Tattle tale
I call the troopers to get them to go after the trucks dumping tin and chunks of stuff on me as they pass me. Never have had the pleasure of seeing one of them get pulled over. Maybe if it killed me? On Sep 25, 2006, at 8:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there also a law requiring truck operators to list a phone number to report erratic driving? A law? No. But lots of commercial vehicles have those 800 numbers posted for that purpose. In Washington a 911 call will get a trooper (if available) on the offender's case. I wouldn't hesitate. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz
Re: [MBZ] Leaky fuel onto a hot exhaust! 123 design flaw?
Andrew - Jim's right. Do the rear wheels have a lot of negative camber? Could be sub frame mounts. Barry BTW, I think my 1983 300TD rear end is too low. Is it a big deal to lift it to specs? Or does it mean I need to have the rear strut replaced? So far as I know, ride height problems are _never_ the struts. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Leaking steering gear box, 126
Mak - Yep, just like new. When I was a MBCA member we would occasionally have a local M/B field service tech rep come by for a QA session. I once asked about slop in M/B boxes and what needs to be replaced. The fellow said that unless the box had been adjusted too tightly they would never wear out, the bearings just get a little slop and need to be re-adjusted. To properly adjust the bearings you need a few very pricey special tools to hold the assemblies as you perform the running torques required for proper adjustment. It's all in the manual. the one thing that he said that everyone overlooks to replace is the thrust washer and its' snap ring that is under the head of the adjusting screw inside the pitman shaft that sets the gear mesh between the teeth on the pitman shaft and the teeth on the working piston. Barry Did the slop get removed after the rebuild ? my 126 has about 25 mm of slop but smooth operation and no leaks. mak
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 10, Issue 100
Jim, How is this chrome strip held on. I don't want to bend it if you have to go from the inside. Dennis Perkins 84 300SD One more question I have is should I remove this outside chrome strip or just try and slip the brush under it? The strip has to come off, at least partway. That may or may not entail removing the mirror first. I've managed a time or two to avoid removing the mirror. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Equinox list o' cars
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210596335.html -- offer $500 Now that one's in my price range. For $500, I'd be awefully tempted. Kevin, Benzless in Hillsboro Oregon
Re: [MBZ] flashing
Yeah but only if you are warning others about a speed trap:-) - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] flashing Here (MD/DC) it's illegal to flash one's high beams. On 9/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Walton sez; BT Wrong. Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. BT, not exactly During DAYLIGHT hours, a flash means OK to move over. At NIGHT, lights off momentarily means the same thing. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.9/456 - Release Date: 25/09/2006
Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes
No that's optional. Some of the big companies do but most don't. I could just imagine all the young drivers on their mobile phones ringing up complaining that a truck pushed them out of the way because they where wy too busy talking to their friends on the phone to notice the truckie indicating his/her intention to change lanes. - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes Is there also a law requiring truck operators to list a phone number to report erratic driving?
Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters
Very good, no issues good product. - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 6:05 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters they're fine - used them w/o issue. On 9/25/06, Glenn M. Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whaddya' ll think of Knecht oil filters for our MB diesels? TIA G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 286Kmi. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X
Bob said: Am I the only one here who has no earthly idea what all this is about? No you are notYeah Bob, bashing molecules and spinning steam turbines that I understand. Some of this virtual stuffoa Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X Am I the only one here who has no earthly idea what all this is about? I guess I just stick to making electricity by bashing molecules together. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 159K '87 Acura Legend 177K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 3:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] correct pronunciation of OS X On 9/25/06, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for bringing this up! We have a 2003 IMac with v. 9.0X OS and want to upgrate to OS 10.XX Questions: 1) Is this upgrade available for FREE at the Apple website? 2) Will we wipe out all our files if we do upgrade the OS from 9.0X to 10.0X ? 3) Should I even attempt this at home, or should I ask my computer genius son to do it for me? I would recommend 4) save yourself the heartache and just buy a new Mac Mini (with OS X preinstalled, of course). Getting OS X running on a G3 is usually not a problem, but it will be painfully slow. (Your mileage may vary, of course. I use a Sawtooth [2nd-gen G4] maxed out with a 1.2 GHz accelerator, Radeon 8500 video, and 1.5 Gb of RAM and I still feel like Tiger is sluggish, but many are happy with it.) Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Oh yea,,,,,,
At 3:31 PM -0500 9/21/06, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: If anybody has any great tech articles that can put into a web page format ready to upload to the servers, that would be appreciated also. Proper credit will be given. Here's a classic of mine from 1999. -MMM- - Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 18:50:21 -0500 From: M. Mitchell Marmel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBLIST] Rommel: The Horn Blows At Midnight. And Noon. And 10:45 AM. And... To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Extra Credit Trivia Quiz: Name the radio comedian to whom the title of this epistle refers) Longtime students of the M. Mitchell Marmel School of Improvisational Mercedes Repair will recall that Rommel has been operating since the spring with a horn button hoseclamped to the turn signal stalk, as well as said stalk being somewhat wonky in the wiper control department. Things came to a head last night, when the wipers, already limited to high speed only, began cutting out entirely when I signalled for a right turn. Time for me to apply the replacement stalk, steering wheel and horn contacts I got from a late, lamented '70 250C at Lou's U-Pull-It. This morning dawned clear and chilly, so, after the cable guy had come and gone (I have finally broken down and gotten cable in my bedroom), I commenced working: 1) Remove screws holding left kick panel in place. 2) Remove bungee cord holding left kick panel in place. (The phrase jerry rigged was coined with Rommel in mind.) 3) Disconnect old stalk plug. Before pulling, check replacement stalk by plugging in. Huzzah! It works! 4) Undo center nut in steering wheel. 5) Lose nut and socket in steering wheel bowl. 5a) Curse Daimler-Benz engineers. 6) Pull steering wheel with gentle tug. 7) Pull steering wheel with firm tug. 8) Give big honking yank. Steering wheel pops free. 9) See 5a) 10) Examine horn slip rings and contacts. Yick. The shift column has, true to its nature, shifted a bit and the tip is digging into the outer ring. Brass shavings everywhere. 11) See 5a) 12) Unscrew stalk, attempt to pull out. Fumble with plug until I get it to pass through the steering column cover. 13) See 5a) 14) Install replacement horn contacts. 15) Try to thread replacement stalk cable through column cover. Plug doesn't want to get with the program. 16) See 5a) 17) Get plug threaded, stalk screwed in and horn contact wires connected. 18) Go to plug stalk cable in. 19) Discover that cable is three inches too short to reach the socket. 20) See 5a), grand slam redoubled in spades. Vow to make hefty contribution to the Track Down 114/115 Engineers and Slap Them Silly fund. Consider that, given some of the design features of the 114/115, this may be redundant, as the engineers were obviously more than adequately silly. 21) Unbolt socket bracket. 22) Discover that socket slides into bracket. 23) See 5a) 24) Detach socket, connect to plug. 25) Carefully positioning replacement steering wheel, place on splines. 26) Give gentle push. 27) Give strong shove. 28) Whack the hub with a large socket and 1/2 extender. 29) See 5a) 30) Using mystic finger contortions, retrieve socket and nut from original steering wheel. 31) Bolt steering wheel down firmly. 32) Turn on ignition key. 33) Horn sounds continuously. 34) Turn off ignition key. 35) See 5a) 36) Unbolt steering wheel from hub to see if ring is the problem. 37) Ring ain't the problem. 38) Rebolt steering wheel to hub, unbolt hub nut and gently yank at steering wheel. 39) See 8) and 5a). 40) Glare hatefully at the tip of the shift lever column. Wonder if Phil is finished with Iltis yet. 41) Spend fifteen minutes or so fiddling with bits of wood, plastic and so forth to make an insulating cap for the shaft. 42) Finally strike on a bit of plastic pipe left over from an 80's vintage Erector set. 43) Slice a 2.5 mm chunk off. 44) Eureka! It fits. 45) Reinstall steering wheel as above. 46) Lose socket in bowl again. 47) See 5a) 48) Unbolt wheel from hub; retrieve socket. 49) Reassembly of wheel and kick panel in reverse of above. 50) Turn on ignition switch. Everything works flawlessly. Damn, I'm good. And so, Rommel has a working horn ring, uncracked steering wheel, fully working wipers and a good turn stalk. A good morning's work, says I. -MMM- '68 Mercedes 220D Rommel http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/220d681.htm '67 Mercedes 250S Entchen http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/250s671.htm '71 Mercedes 250/8 Iltis http://www.pages.drexel.edu/grad/marmelmm/250/250.htm WdHel: Zur Hoelle, es laeuft! MBCNA Delaware Valley Non-Section MBCNA Virtual Non-Section
Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes
What is the rule when a you are in a one lane construction zone which is 10 miles long you are doing 60 mph in a 55 construction zone and truckers are two inches from your bumper? What course of action should I take? What is the rule when trucks are doing 90mph in a 65 zone hauling 100,000 lbs? Is professional OSHA type safety a concern? Just a thought, cause traveling 50K miles a year on the Northeast highways I see allot of that. What is the rule when you get hit with apee bomb because my 66 hp 240d does not get over quick enough or cannot get over due to traffic in the right lane or heavy traffic? Regards Tom Scordato 19 79 240D 97K miles - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes Is there also a law requiring truck operators to list a phone number to report erratic driving? On 9/25/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Over here it is the law that every truck has two large signs on the back that states to give way to turning heavy vehicles. This is mainly related to when a truck has to turn from the outside lane around a corner but it is also related to changing lanes. Basically if a truck says it has to change lanes you get out of it's way. I think what Robert is trying to say is, using the indicator is politely asking people to make room for you, pushing into their lane is telling them to get the hell out of the way because I have to be where you are. Some drivers need to be reminded that they are not the only person on the road and there is a code of conduct (enforced by laws) to be followed. If you decide not to follow this code you will have to face the consequences of your action. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 6:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes I had to read this post several times because I couldn't believe my eyes. Maybe you would care to post, in it's entirety, the state (which state?) traffic law that allows a driver to move over into another vehicle just because he signalled an intention. You don't say anything about speed differentials. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 22/09/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Jim I bought a good iron tip not a gun. I took one look at that gun and said no way. I will send you the one from my 240D with a $ check. I will try one on my own from my 1977 300D both cores have the same part number. The 240D is a virgin and has not been soldered by me. That I will send to you Regards Tom - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 1:42 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D Jim your help and the help of the others has been of high value. I went out today an bought a soder gun. I have three cores. If I mess up I will send one to you. No I have never soldered before. So be checking your mail Jim I hate to rain on your parade, but if you're soldering for the first time on this, it probably won't work. Especially with a gun rather than a good iron with a fine tip. There are a _lot_ of connections, and they're rather small (though nothing when compared to modern surface-mount.) But if that's OK with you, it's OK with me! But if you do send me one, I'd prefer it to be one you haven't tried yourself first, no offense intended. If you take enough time, and are careful enough, you _can_ probably get it to work. But beware of cooking the components to death, or burning or lifting the traces off the board with excess heat. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
you wrote:Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. Maybe you're referring to driving in Europe? My 40 years experience driving in USA (never drove in Europe) is flashing headlights *do* indicate an intention to yield. Such as flashing high beams when a 18 wheeler is passing so they'll know when to pull in ahead of you - or flashing high beams to let another drive know it;s ok to pull out, etc. Never have seen anyone turn headlights on/off to indicate anything. All my driving has been east of Mississippi - maybe you're on the left coast? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble BT Wrong. Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. I take it you have never driven in Europe - or have done so with ignorance. Might want to touch up on that training you spoke about. -Dave Walton On 9/25/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I take it you have never operated a heavy vehicle in traffic, I make a point of giving commercial drivers a fair go on the roads because they put up with the penisheads all day. It also doesn't hurt to flash your high beams to let the truck driver know you have seen his/her intention to change lanes and you will not get in his/her way. Anyway if the Government insists on handing out licenses to operate road missiles in breakfast cereal boxes you have to expect bad drivers. That is why the autobahn system works, good roads combined with good trainingooh and of course quality machines able to operate at high speeds. - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble If you really want to screw up getting to where you are going - get in an accident. Nice way to ruin your day. People die because of tricks like that. And it may not be the other guy. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
Re: [MBZ] W124 - 602.962 300D 2.5T Timing Chain Test
Hi Peter, You wroteTiming marks on on top on that engine, are a bit harder to line up properly. Line them up and read crank pulley. That's the opposite of what I've done on my 240D - I used to line up the crank pulley - then read the cam - I'll trust your experience though -- Thx - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 7:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 - 602.962 300D 2.5T Timing Chain Test Yup. Change at 5 or six degrees, though, don't wait til 8. More sensitive to timing changes than the 617. Timing marks on on top on that engine, and a bit harder to line up properly. Line them up and read crank pulley. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006
Re: [MBZ] W124 - 602.962 300D 2.5T Timing Chain Test
The cams that I've worked with don't have degrees marked - just where they are supposed to line up. So - line up the marks on the cam, and read the degrees on the crank pulley/vibration damper - no guessing whether it's off 5 or 10 degrees - read the numbers. That's the opposite of what I've done on my 240D - I used to line up the crank pulley - then read the cam - I'll trust your experience though -- Thx - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters
I think that this has been hashed over many times. But, I'll say it again. Since about 1971 or 1972 when the Mann+Hummel factory burned to the ground and Mercedes was back ordering filters to MB dealers worldwide, Knecht, Hengst Mahle were added to Mercedes list of genuine filter manufacturers. These 4 companies continue to this day to be the original manufacturers for Mercedes. What else need be said? Oh, I know. Bosch NEVER has been an OE supplier to Mercedes for air or oil filters, NEVER. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Glenn M. Brown Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 5:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Knecht oil filters Whaddya' ll think of Knecht oil filters for our MB diesels? TIA G. M. Brown Rochester, NY ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL
Kaleb wrote: Watch out for timing chain problems. If it has around 130K and has not been done, it needs to be done. If it rattles for a couple of seconds when started cold, it is about to break. Can also break the slide rails and cause a chunk to jam in the chain causing it to jump. Will also need valve seals like the 6 cylinder. Bottom end is about bullet proof like the diesels. If its got 150k or more, changing the injectors will give you a smoother engine and better mileage. Well having heard these issues, I will probably just keep mine. The car I was looking at has 153,000. As it is, I have a car that is perfect mechanically, and I don't really want to get into one that is going to cost me $1000 in repairs. I wish I had time to tackle one of these chains, but I don't. Is this the same problem with the 560? Recently, I have been lusting after a 560SEC. Now, that is a special car, so I suppose I might be willing to buy one and put $1000 into it. However, I think the SEC's are going for exorbitant prices. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 131K
Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Jim I bought a good iron tip not a gun. I took one look at that gun and said no way. You also need some good solder, and may find that some sort of solder removal device (I use a Solda-pullit) to remove excess will come in handy. And do not overlook the paint stripper step. Really. Go slowly, be careful, don't apply too much heat for too long, and be sure to always grasp the iron by the not-so-hot end. Use a damp cotton rag to clean the tip occasionally. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Oh yea,,,,,,
4) Undo center nut in steering wheel. 5) Lose nut and socket in steering wheel bowl. 5a) Curse Daimler-Benz engineers. 6) Pull steering wheel with gentle tug. 7) Pull steering wheel with firm tug. 8) Give big honking yank. Steering wheel pops free. 9) See 5a) The secret here, and bashing yourself in the face at least once seems to really drive home the point, is not to remove the nut all the way until the wheel's loose. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 10, Issue 100
How is this chrome strip held on. I don't want to bend it if you have to go from the inside. Those nasty bitey metal clips chew into three different things all at once: the lip of the door, the window belt, and the exterior aluminum strip. They pry straight up. Oh so carefully! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Cruise Control Amp 1979 240D
Its a little surge 0f about 4 Km or so seems like stepped on the pedal gently for a few seconds. the speed is held overall and does not overshoot. seems I don't have the Speedo cable on my 126 300Se/90. its electronic one On a 126 you're talking about the servomotor unit. If lubing the linkage doesn't do it it's probably the amplifier needing resoldering. Sometimes the feedback potentiometer track inside the servomotor wears out, but that results in difficulties with one particular speed. If setting a significantly different speed results in different behavior that's a good clue there. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Equinox list o' cars
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/211360318.html -- 450sl $5k Must have the even rarer alloy wheels with hubcaps? And what happened to the fog lights? The interior is obviously Bamboo, more of an orange than tan by any reasonable description. I wonder what sins are underneath those sheep socks? And a 76 SL doesn't have power mirrors. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/211344223.html -- idiot Yeah, single-tank VO systems should _stay_ in LA. Or other warm places. http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/211185119.html - rare w114 $800 A particularly rare 114 that has a 4-cylinder. Or would that be a 115, hmmm? http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/car/210894883.html -- 79 sl $5k No word about the dreaded servo heater. Hmm. http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210046216.html - fixed rod bender $10k If you call putting in a 300 SDL motor 'fixing' a 350. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL
chains, but I don't. Is this the same problem with the 560? Absolutely. Recently, I have been lusting after a 560SEC. Now, that is a special car, so I suppose I might be willing to buy one and put $1000 into it. However, I think the SEC's are going for exorbitant prices. Every one I've ever seen has. And they have the usual coupe part$ $upply problem$, plus a few extra achey-breakey parts like the seat belt extenders. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] l lubricating linkages ATF
It would cause it to collect dirt and cause them to stick. M.Afzaal.Khan wrote: Hiwhat would be the difference if one used engine oil rather than ATF for lubricating the linkages. The viscosity? mak I hope you used ATF and not WD40 or other stuff... Use a little oiler can or even a squeeze bottle... Rinse all the catsup out first... Can't remember when I last saw one of the old oil cans that went boink when you pressed on the bottom.. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
You're not kidding! This point was brought to my attention big time when we drove a new Chevy Cavalier. They make it so sporty and appealing to the kids in the styling. The rear deck is very hard to see over. And you're right, this trend is pretty big nowadays. It would be nice in that it gives you a bit of a shielded feeling from the driver behind you, but it is obvioiusly bad in the area of the visual field of the driver. I really enjoy checking my blind spot in my W123. It's so effortless. Brian 83 240D Hendrik signed off thus: Hendrik who thinks cars without good vision out the back are dumb (that is just about every car these days)
Re: [MBZ] l lubricating linkages ATF
anyone ever use Gleitungspaste on them? It's the MB lubricant for sunroof rails designed not to hold/attract dirt...might not take the heat well though...would probably melt and run out since it's like a vasoline. Chris Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would cause it to collect dirt and cause them to stick. M.Afzaal.Khan wrote: Hiwhat would be the difference if one used engine oil rather than ATF for lubricating the linkages. The viscosity? mak I hope you used ATF and not WD40 or other stuff... Use a little oiler can or even a squeeze bottle... Rinse all the catsup out first... Can't remember when I last saw one of the old oil cans that went boink when you pressed on the bottom.. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Christopher McCann, Squier Park, Kansas City, Missouri -1985 300SD, 216K, Wulf -1982 300Dt, 117K, little blue klatter box -1971 Case 222 Hydrive, One Banger - Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Sep 26 14:12:21 2006 Received: from rwcrmhc12.comcast.net ([216.148.227.152]) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GSDfZ-0005iu-1g for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:12:21 + Received: from aceraspire (c-68-57-181-125.hsd1.va.comcast.net[68.57.181.125]) by comcast.net (rwcrmhc12) with SMTP id 20060926141211m1200otlu3e; Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:12:11 + Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com References: [EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:12:10 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.2869 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.2962 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 - 602.962 300D 2.5T Timing Chain Test X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:12:21 - OK, that makes sense - yous's Peter's suggestion is much better than the way I used to do it. I used to have to guesstimate the amount the stretch was - this will be much easier - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 9:02 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 - 602.962 300D 2.5T Timing Chain Test The cams that I've worked with don't have degrees marked - just where they are supposed to line up. So - line up the marks on the cam, and read the degrees on the crank pulley/vibration damper - no guessing whether it's off 5 or 10 degrees - read the numbers. That's the opposite of what I've done on my 240D - I used to line up the crank pulley - then read the cam - I'll trust your experience though -- Thx - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives. Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes
What is a pee bomb? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the rule when a you are in a one lane construction zone which is 10 miles long you are doing 60 mph in a 55 construction zone and truckers are two inches from your bumper? What course of action should I take? What is the rule when trucks are doing 90mph in a 65 zone hauling 100,000 lbs? Is professional OSHA type safety a concern? Just a thought, cause traveling 50K miles a year on the Northeast highways I see allot of that. What is the rule when you get hit with apee bomb because my 66 hp 240d does not get over quick enough or cannot get over due to traffic in the right lane or heavy traffic? Regards Tom Scordato 19 79 240D 97K miles -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
You're not kidding! This point was brought to my attention big time when we drove a new Chevy Cavalier. They make it so sporty and appealing to the kids in the styling. The rear deck is very hard to see over. And you're right, this trend is pretty big nowadays. I hate the 'bunker mentality'. Gunslits for windows, car beltlines up around your neck. Bleah. Even most of the convertibles make me think more big sunroof rather than open car, the ass end raises up so high. Give me Falcons, Pacers, and good ol' 107 SL's! -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/soooo much trouble
Flashing headlights means you want to pass. Headlights off and on mean you are going to yield, as in, its safe for whoever to pull back into your lane. LarryT wrote: you wrote:Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. Maybe you're referring to driving in Europe? My 40 years experience driving in USA (never drove in Europe) is flashing headlights *do* indicate an intention to yield. Such as flashing high beams when a 18 wheeler is passing so they'll know when to pull in ahead of you - or flashing high beams to let another drive know it;s ok to pull out, etc. Never have seen anyone turn headlights on/off to indicate anything. All my driving has been east of Mississippi - maybe you're on the left coast? Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 25, 2006 8:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble BT Wrong. Flashing high beams signals the intention NOT to yield. Turning off lights momentarily signals that you DO intend to yield. I take it you have never driven in Europe - or have done so with ignorance. Might want to touch up on that training you spoke about. -Dave Walton On 9/25/06, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I take it you have never operated a heavy vehicle in traffic, I make a point of giving commercial drivers a fair go on the roads because they put up with the penisheads all day. It also doesn't hurt to flash your high beams to let the truck driver know you have seen his/her intention to change lanes and you will not get in his/her way. Anyway if the Government insists on handing out licenses to operate road missiles in breakfast cereal boxes you have to expect bad drivers. That is why the autobahn system works, good roads combined with good trainingooh and of course quality machines able to operate at high speeds. - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lane change signals/s much trouble If you really want to screw up getting to where you are going - get in an accident. Nice way to ruin your day. People die because of tricks like that. And it may not be the other guy. -Dave Walton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.12.8/455 - Release Date: 9/22/2006 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes
I would bet that would be a juice bottle that has been recycled as it were. While driving and one does not want to stop, the juice that has been consumed will come back out and go back in the bottle. When it is tossed out the window it would become a bomb... Levi (: On 9/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is a pee bomb? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the rule when a you are in a one lane construction zone which is 10 miles long you are doing 60 mph in a 55 construction zone and truckers are two inches from your bumper? What course of action should I take? What is the rule when trucks are doing 90mph in a 65 zone hauling 100,000 lbs? Is professional OSHA type safety a concern? Just a thought, cause traveling 50K miles a year on the Northeast highways I see allot of that. What is the rule when you get hit with apee bomb because my 66 hp 240d does not get over quick enough or cannot get over due to traffic in the right lane or heavy traffic? Regards Tom Scordato 19 79 240D 97K miles -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 126 420SEL
the 5.6 will have the same issues except for some reason they are not quite at hard of cams and timing chains. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: Watch out for timing chain problems. If it has around 130K and has not been done, it needs to be done. If it rattles for a couple of seconds when started cold, it is about to break. Can also break the slide rails and cause a chunk to jam in the chain causing it to jump. Will also need valve seals like the 6 cylinder. Bottom end is about bullet proof like the diesels. If its got 150k or more, changing the injectors will give you a smoother engine and better mileage. Well having heard these issues, I will probably just keep mine. The car I was looking at has 153,000. As it is, I have a car that is perfect mechanically, and I don't really want to get into one that is going to cost me $1000 in repairs. I wish I had time to tackle one of these chains, but I don't. Is this the same problem with the 560? Recently, I have been lusting after a 560SEC. Now, that is a special car, so I suppose I might be willing to buy one and put $1000 into it. However, I think the SEC's are going for exorbitant prices. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 131K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes
ohhh Levi Smith wrote: I would bet that would be a juice bottle that has been recycled as it were. While driving and one does not want to stop, the juice that has been consumed will come back out and go back in the bottle. When it is tossed out the window it would become a bomb... Levi (: On 9/26/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is a pee bomb? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL, 84 380SE, 84 190D 2.2, 84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Equinox list o' cars
Me too, and just when I'm looking for a 3rd car... Wish it was on this coast. -Curt Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 01:56:00 -0700 From: kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Equinox list o' cars To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/210596335.html -- offer $500 Now that one's in my price range. For $500, I'd be awefully tempted. Kevin, Benzless in Hillsboro Oregon - Do you Yahoo!? Get on board. You're invited to try the new Yahoo! Mail. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Sep 26 14:56:32 2006 Received: from web32812.mail.mud.yahoo.com ([68.142.206.42]) by server8.arterytc8.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GSEMJ-0001jg-Sv for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:56:32 + Received: (qmail 30812 invoked by uid 60001); 26 Sep 2006 14:56:22 - Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: from [198.51.119.130] by web32812.mail.mud.yahoo.com via HTTP; Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:56:22 PDT Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:56:22 -0700 (PDT) From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.7.cp2 Subject: [MBZ] So I need a 3rd car. X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] X-List-Received-Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:56:32 - Talked to Rusty this morning (yay Rusty!) and my injector lines are on the way but it'll be a couple days. Anyway I really should have a 3rd car for these just in case times. I'm thinking something larger than the 190D for those rare occasions where friends are along. Oh and its got to be cheap. I've found a couple: http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/211981830.html - '84 300SD, needs glowplugs, is this a big deal on this car? I know it'd be not much fun on my 190D and wasn't all that hard on my 240D or '81 300TD... http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/211888940.html - '81 240D, heh a longshot, I may call and lowball it to $400 or so, he's posted it a million times. http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/car/211876224.html - '81 300SD, is this an '81? I thought the 126 started in '82... Such a short description, I shudder... http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/211125851.html - '84 230s, gasser but its cheap and manual shift. Any opinions? http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/car/212203798.html - Diesel Rabbit, do I want a basket case even if I can get it cheap? http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/car/210837112.html - $1500 seems high for an '81 Rabbit with over 250k -Curt - Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Sep 26 15:14:44 2006 Received: from postal.windwireless.net ([199.164.167.12] helo=windwireless.net) by server8.arterytc8.net with esmtp (Exim 4.52) id 1GSEdv-0003U9-TR for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:14:44 + Received: from dogear.com (unverified [206.63.94.197]) by windwireless.net (WindPostal) with ESMTP id 41274 for mercedes@okiebenz.com; Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:14:35 -0700 Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:14:23 -0700 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v553) From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.553) X-Server: High Performance Mail Server - http://surgemail.com r=-412260344 X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] So I need a 3rd car. X-BeenThere: mercedes@okiebenz.com X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.7.cp2 Precedence: list Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes_okiebenz.com.okiebenz.com List-Unsubscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Archive: /pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com List-Post: mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com List-Help: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] List-Subscribe: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com, mailto:[EMAIL
Re: [MBZ] Changing lanes and Mirrors
On a related topic.. Everyone knows how to adjust outside rear view mirrors, of course. Sit in driver's seat, lean to the left with head almost touching window, now adjust left mirror so you barely see the side of your car... For the right, lean right and do same adjustment.. You will see a couple of feet more to each side of your car, thus reducing the blind spot!!! The inside rear view mirror takes care of what's immediately behind you.. That's it Take care, Chuck Phoenix, AZ
