Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software
On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users. basically, they are using a web browser and an email client. maybe some light word processing. Not even that much, by my observation. A lot (most?) people who aren't very tech-savvy just use webmail. They often aren't even aware that mail clients, or any internet software other than the browser, exist---to them, the internet IS just the world inside the browser. And Google Docs ought to fill anyone's need for light word processing. Basically, 50% of home computer users would be happy with a Linux machine that went straight into Firefox when you turned it on. (The other half are gamers, which is a whole different issue.) Alex ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users. basically, they are using a web browser and an email client. maybe some light word processing. .. Not even that much, by my observation. A lot (most?) people who aren't very tech-savvy just use webmail. They often aren't even aware that mail clients, or any internet software other than the browser, exist---to them, the internet IS just the world inside the browser. And Google Docs ought to fill anyone's need for light word processing. Basically, 50% of home computer users would be happy with a Linux machine that went straight into Firefox when you turned it on. (The other half are gamers, which is a whole different issue.) Alex If someone walked me through getting a Lunux distro on the 'net, I'd probably be able to master an email client, browser, etc. by myself and could be rid of WinXP. I've tried getting Ubuntu 7.04, PC Linus OS, Puppy Linux 2.12, Damn Small Linux 3.0 rc2, Mepis 6.5, Mepis 6.0, Knoppix 5.0, Linux Mandrake 6.0, and Red Hat Linux.on the 'net. The serial modem is supposed to support Linux but for some reason will not make the connection. The modem works well with WinXP, so I don't think its likely to be defective. Gerry.Plug and play kind of guy. ___ 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] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs
Some friends of mine have the whole family on the same system. You can take a dog across the fence if he's inside a car, so they can just stick a dog in a car, take him to grandpa's house, and turn him out to play with the other dogs. They do their own installs and repairs. The patriarch of the clan has a wire pulling blade on his garden tractor to do the burials, and a radio gizmo that locates the breaks in the wire when they happen. I see these potential problems: 1) The dog can get the idea that if his collar isn't beeping, he's being a 'good boy'. One of this family's dogs went with the to an out of state wedding. The friends they were staying with had a real dog pen. Somehow the electric fence trained dog got out of the pen 800 miles from home and got killed by a car. I don't know if the electric fence training contributed to his death, but it sure put a damper on the wedding joy when they got back from the reception and found him. 2) I know of one really smart dog who defeated the electric fence. He goes to the boundary and sits down when the collar starts beeping. When it stops beeping, he's free to do as he pleases, having killed the battery in the collar. 3) A dog can run through an electric fence (yipe yipe), and then gets shocked again if he comes home. I know of one thick headed Rottie mix who did this a lot at first. Fortunately it was always a round trip. (yip yip) Devon just left. (yip yip) Devon just came back. (yes, Devon is an idiot) 4) It doesn't work if there's a power failure. I just remembered, my uncle's family also has electric fence at three houses. I can give you the email address of one of my cousins if you want to ask more questions. AFAIK, none of the dogs in my uncle's family have trouble with the fence. They stop just before the beeping point and yap like crazy when I visit there. Even if I get them excited, I can't get them to go closer than 10' to the fence. If they make a mistake and get close enough to beep, they act like it's the end of the world and run halfway back to the house. I suspect the collars are set strong enough to make the dogs scared to death of the shock. (either that, or Schnauzers are wimps) Mitch. ___ 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] OT: Cummins generators
Those little portable units have their place, but you should not expect too much from them. Typical scenario is that they are air cooled and after a few hours will detect an over temperature condition in the gen head or the engine and will do a safety shutdown. You can get a used light tower generator off ebay for about twice the price of the unit at Costco. Look for one with a water cooled Kubota diesel engine. They will run for weeks non-stop without problems. Here is what I'm talking about: http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTABLE-LIGHT-TOWER-GENERATOR-6KW-DIESEL-TRAILER-UNIT_W0QQitemZ190189204531QQihZ009QQcategoryZ61574QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -Dave Walton On Jan 13, 2008 12:05 AM, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TIS this something new? Looks like a good deal but wonder where Cummins comes into the picture? http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=BCtopnav=prodid=11245396cm_mmc=BCEmail_261-_-Focus-_-14-_-CumminsOnanHomesite6500 John ___ 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] OT: Cummins generators
Why would one of these overheat unless there was an overload or the cooling system was blocked in some way? There are many thousands of air cooled gensets in emergency standby service, all of which, if properly maintained, will run for hundreds of hours without any attention. The Cummins name comes from the fact that in the early 90s Cummins Engine bought out the Onan Corporation, one of the big three genset manufacturers in the U.S. Therefore, everything became Cummins for the most part, or Cummins-Onan in some cases. Dan (who has 20+ years experience in the generator industry) --- dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those little portable units have their place, but you should not expect too much from them. Typical scenario is that they are air cooled and after a few hours will detect an over temperature condition in the gen head or the engine and will do a safety shutdown. You can get a used light tower generator off ebay for about twice the price of the unit at Costco. Look for one with a water cooled Kubota diesel engine. They will run for weeks non-stop without problems. Here is what I'm talking about: http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTABLE-LIGHT-TOWER-GENERATOR-6KW-DIESEL-TRAILER-UNIT_W0QQitemZ190189204531QQihZ009QQcategoryZ61574QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -Dave Walton On Jan 13, 2008 12:05 AM, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TIS this something new? Looks like a good deal but wonder where Cummins comes into the picture? http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=BCtopnav=prodid=11245396cm_mmc=BCEmail_261-_-Focus-_-14-_-CumminsOnanHomesite6500 John ___ 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 Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ 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] Mercedes Digest, Vol 26, Issue 91
On Jan 13, 2008, at 6:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't this the thread where 124's were too new? (Personally I love the look of the 124 wagon, and dislike the look of the sedan. Go figure. If the 300TD were available in 4wd we'd probably own two of them, as might the neighbors up the hill.) -- Jim Yep--you remember correctly, but my wife has the same preference you do. When shown a pic of the wagon, she was all for it, and loves it. Dan ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Gerry, Most Linux Distro's don't handle WIN-Modems well. Not saying that it can't be done. If you will run Belarc http://belarc.com/free_download.html when you have your system booted in WinXP and find Brand and Model of your modem and send the info to me I'll check with the Linux Experts that I have contact with and see if they can come up with a driver that will work for you in PC-Linux. I have Xandros and PC-Linux installed on my laptop and both identified the win-modem and installed the correct driver. If there isn't a driver that will work for your modem you'll have to switch out the modem for a Non-Win-Modem type. I may have a 3-Com around here that you can have, I'll have to do some digging for it. Russ W. Tech Committee Chairman Cajun Clickers Computer Club http://www.clickers.org/ If someone walked me through getting a Lunux distro on the 'net, I'd probably be able to master an email client, browser, etc. by myself and could be rid of WinXP. I've tried getting Ubuntu 7.04, PC Linus OS, Puppy Linux 2.12, Damn Small Linux 3.0 rc2, Mepis 6.5, Mepis 6.0, Knoppix 5.0, Linux Mandrake 6.0, and Red Hat Linux.on the 'net. The serial modem is supposed to support Linux but for some reason will not make the connection. The modem works well with WinXP, so I don't think its likely to be defective. Gerry.Plug and play kind of guy. ___ 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] 1987 300D vacuum issue
They bleed off vacuum unless 12 volts is applied, then they hold vacuum Steve Bailey wrote: So is the normal position (no current to valve) full vacuum to the valves? Then as they are energized, the vacuum bleeds off to the line that comes from the cab? If so, then should I be able to test the membranes in the valves by applying vacuum and it should hold unless the valve is energized? No vacuum should leak from the atm points on the valves? Also, the 2 valves are different. One has a larger bottom. Is this a spring return that the other one does not have/need? Thanks, Steve -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] 1987 300D vacuum issue
There is a difference between bleeding off vacuum and being a wide open hole, the usual failure mode. When they leak badly, you have no vac at all in the secondary systems. 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators
Because they are pieces of crap to begin with. Those cheap sets are designed to sell, not work. I don't doubt that you can get a decent air-cooled genset - but it will cost more than $800. Personally, I stay away from anything air cooled: cars, skidsteers, generators... People only buy them because they are cheap. There is NO inherent advantage in running an air cooled 4-cycle engine. Well, okay - I did think of one thing - my lawnmower. In that case, I can sacrifice longevity for light weight. -Dave Walton On Jan 13, 2008 8:30 AM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why would one of these overheat unless there was an overload or the cooling system was blocked in some way? There are many thousands of air cooled gensets in emergency standby service, all of which, if properly maintained, will run for hundreds of hours without any attention. The Cummins name comes from the fact that in the early 90s Cummins Engine bought out the Onan Corporation, one of the big three genset manufacturers in the U.S. Therefore, everything became Cummins for the most part, or Cummins-Onan in some cases. Dan (who has 20+ years experience in the generator industry) --- dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those little portable units have their place, but you should not expect too much from them. Typical scenario is that they are air cooled and after a few hours will detect an over temperature condition in the gen head or the engine and will do a safety shutdown. You can get a used light tower generator off ebay for about twice the price of the unit at Costco. Look for one with a water cooled Kubota diesel engine. They will run for weeks non-stop without problems. Here is what I'm talking about: http://cgi.ebay.com/PORTABLE-LIGHT-TOWER-GENERATOR-6KW-DIESEL-TRAILER-UNIT_W0QQitemZ190189204531QQihZ009QQcategoryZ61574QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -Dave Walton On Jan 13, 2008 12:05 AM, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: TIS this something new? Looks like a good deal but wonder where Cummins comes into the picture? http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=BCtopnav=prodid=11245396cm_mmc=BCEmail_261-_-Focus-_-14-_-CumminsOnanHomesite6500 John ___ 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 Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs ___ 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] OT: Cummins generators
Is this thing gas or diesel? John Freer wrote: TIS this something new? Looks like a good deal but wonder where Cummins comes into the picture? http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=BCtopnav=prodid=11245396cm_mmc=BCEmail_261-_-Focus-_-14-_-CumminsOnanHomesite6500 John ___ 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 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] Easy-Outs
I was the same way until last summer. I managed to salvage a NLA water pump cover for my wife's motorcycle. Aluminum cover with a steel bolt... The trick seems to be to not be in a hurry. ;) Get the hole in the stuck bolt as big as possible so you can use the largest size easy out possible. Then se into it. Sharp whacks on the brittle easy out will kill it. Heat, penetrant, repeat. -Curt Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:26:23 -0500 From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Easy-Outs To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1; reply-type=original You wrote I told him not to use them, I've never heard of anyone actually removing anything with them). Add me to the list of people who have broken Easy-Outs of in the broken stud. What a PITA they are -- The method that works the best for me is to drill into the stud with ever increasing sizes of drills until the broken stud falls apart or unscrews. But *never* an Easy-Out. 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 - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ 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] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs
I suspect the collars are set strong enough to make the dogs scared to death of the shock. If you ask me, that's how it should be set. We also looked into the wireless radio system, which was attractive. No perimeter wire to bury as we're in a pretty irregular terrain. Unfortunately the signal wasn't really strong enough, we have acreage and not a yard. The problem dog was cured in an entirely different way, so we never quite actually got the system. RIP. I would like a system that also had a training remote with BEEP and ZAP buttons. When one observed (through the window) the dog starting to misbehave one could play 'fist of god' and perhaps break the dog of the behavior. Chewing up packages left on the doorstop comes to mind, it wouldn't be too hard to put out some decoys to get some training opportunities. Regarding the battery-draining dog, a properly designed system should have some hysteresis in it. The beeping starts and perhaps escalates in frequency unless the dog backs off. Wait long enough (with the feedback) and ZAP anyway. Dog could still kill the battery, but passively waiting it out wouldn't work. -- 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] Education
I know the degree is no guarantee of a job No. Most often its presence is a checkbox. They mightn't look at you without it because there's no proof you have any stick-toitiveness. Get the checkbox and then they'll actually perhaps consider you seriously. But then any other factors come into play. Even more importantly, at least in the tech fields, is what have you been doing lately. Seems all they want sometimes is somebody who's been filling _exactly_ the same position for the past 10 years, and at a low salary! It's easier that way, rather than having to determine if the guy is capable of learning the job and being productive. Guy knows a dozen programming languages, and has done very well in them all, but doesn't know C# (or whatever)? Buh-bye. Stupid. -- 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] OT: Cummins generators
Because they are pieces of crap to begin with. Those cheap sets are designed to sell, not work. As appears to be that $1k Costco diesel set that I have a defunct example of. Some bad design on the electrical end of things. But I still have hopes I can resurrect it, and by all accounts the air-cooled diesel engine is a fairly decent design. And it really is surprisingly quiet for a 3600 RPM air-cooled diesel. That enclosure is very functional. My $400 45kW Kohler is a _very_ nice generator, but did have three rusted cylinders. Something of a kit, that was. And something less than portable! -- 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] how many of you are watching jacksonville play new england
Heh, this'll show how rabid a football fan I am, I forgot all about it... Anyway do you prefer your crow warm or cold? Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:12:53 -0500 From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] how many of you are watching jacksonville play new england To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 and are hoping for the big upset? i sure am! the pats got some serious help from the league down the stretch to stay undefeated and i think it's time for some justice - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] OT: Cummins generators
dave walton wrote: Because they are pieces of crap to begin with. Those cheap sets are designed to sell, not work. I don't doubt that you can get a decent air-cooled genset - but it will cost more than $800. Been using a $350 Coleman/BriggsStratton 11hp 5kw for 20+ years. Would probably pay $600-700 today. Replaced the spark plug 2-3 times, broke the rope on the recoil start once, had to take the starter apart again last year and clean/lube it when it didn't want to retract properly and the rope jammed. Either I'm getting older or it's getting harder to start, but once started it keeps going, as long as you're willing to refuel it every 3 hours (small engine mounted fuel tank). The carb has never been off it and the ignition has never been messed with. It got used infrequently, but 16 hours a day when it was needed. Back in the 1980s a power failure might last a week, now it's almost never more than 10 hours. Now it's surplus. It's been replaced by an automated air cooled propane engine 7kw Generac Guardian ($1500). Mitch. ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
If its Windows and its on the internet and it gets used at all it needs to be reformatted and reinstalled every couple years. Pretty much the way it is, plan on it. My XP video editing system needs it although on that one I'll admit part of it was me adding and removing apps... Thats a great way to slow Windows down. -Curt Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:56:58 -0500 From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 y'know, wonk, you've got me thinking that linux is a practical solution for MANY computer users. i know i have beaten this to death, but it seems that the vast majority of pc users cannot manage windoze. i know people who even know a lot about windoze who end up having to reformat hard drives and start over every few years. - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
I haven't tried it, but you might be able to get WinModem working using Crossover Office (http://www.codeweavers.com/). I run it on my PCLOS system and have had good results on other Win stuff. There are also more and more Linux drivers available for WinModem, too. On Jan 13, 2008 9:36 AM, Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gerry, Most Linux Distro's don't handle WIN-Modems well. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs
We have a PetSafe wireless system which we bought at one of the big- box pet superstores. I think Home Depot also carries them, of course they are available on-line as well. It works really well. Our property is larger than the range of the signal, but that's OK -- the dog still has plenty of room to run around. It costs a bit more than the hard-wired version, but in my view once you buy the extra wire you need (what they include will likely not come close) and go through the trouble of burying it, the wireless is worth it. It's also portable, so for example if you go camping you could set up a perimeter for the dog as long as you had 120 AC at the campsite (or a generator or inverter or something). The collar batteries are a racket -- they are a button-type battery, but moulded into a plastic carrier so you can't buy a generic battery replacement you have to buy their branded batteries which are about $12 for two. They last a few months each, depending on how often the dog tests the perimeter. Allan On Jan 13, 2008, at 2:34 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Okay, not that I don't have any Mercedes questions, but I'm going to jump into the OT mix here, as we need advice from any and all who have experience with invisible fences for dogs. Since moving into this house several months ago my wife and I have been trying to decide which route to go with our need for a containment fence for our two dogs. We cannot afford an actual conventional fence and as such are going this route. We have 1.3 acres but will probably only fence in maybe .75 acres or so. Anybody had success with the most popular company Invisible Fence? How about any other companies? Around here, we have found Invincible Fence (the owner of which touts his fence's capability to contain any dog), and Pet Stop (about which I don't know anything). Finally, has anyone bought and installed one themselves? I can order one from the Drs. Foster and Smith catalog. I am very tempted to install my own, as the cost would be something around $500. We got quoted about $2000 from Invisible Fence today. And we got quoted about $1200 by Invincible. Also, what are thoughts on burying the wire in wet ground? Some of our yard is wet much of the year. I have trained dogs to an invisible fence before, but have not owned a system. I guess my chief question is about the advisability of trying to purchase and install one myself. I know I can follow the instructions, but I have heard (from only one source) that often one gets these systems in the ground and they just won't function. Brian ___ 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] OT: Cummins generators
I want to thank you for your generous offer. If I may be so bold, may I ask how you stored all the DVDs? Dave H... -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 11:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cummins generators Is this thing gas or diesel? John Freer wrote: TIS this something new? Looks like a good deal but wonder where Cummins comes into the picture? http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?whse=BCtopnav=prodid=11245396cm_mmc=BCEmail_261-_-Focus-_-14-_-CumminsOnanHomesite6500 John ___ 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 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] how many of you are watching jacksonville play new england
there is really no crow. it's going to take quite an effort to beat the patriots. the template is there though, but no one has been able to do the job. phil simms was right though . jacksonville did not bring pressure and that may have been their undoing On Jan 13, 2008 11:34 AM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heh, this'll show how rabid a football fan I am, I forgot all about it... Anyway do you prefer your crow warm or cold? Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:12:53 -0500 From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] how many of you are watching jacksonville play new england To: Banned List [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 and are hoping for the big upset? i sure am! the pats got some serious help from the league down the stretch to stay undefeated and i think it's time for some justice - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
dude, do you start your car with a hand crank as well? i haven't heard about winmodems in a decade. On Jan 13, 2008 4:30 AM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users. basically, they are using a web browser and an email client. maybe some light word processing. .. Not even that much, by my observation. A lot (most?) people who aren't very tech-savvy just use webmail. They often aren't even aware that mail clients, or any internet software other than the browser, exist---to them, the internet IS just the world inside the browser. And Google Docs ought to fill anyone's need for light word processing. Basically, 50% of home computer users would be happy with a Linux machine that went straight into Firefox when you turned it on. (The other half are gamers, which is a whole different issue.) Alex If someone walked me through getting a Lunux distro on the 'net, I'd probably be able to master an email client, browser, etc. by myself and could be rid of WinXP. I've tried getting Ubuntu 7.04, PC Linus OS, Puppy Linux 2.12, Damn Small Linux 3.0 rc2, Mepis 6.5, Mepis 6.0, Knoppix 5.0, Linux Mandrake 6.0, and Red Hat Linux.on the 'net. The serial modem is supposed to support Linux but for some reason will not make the connection. The modem works well with WinXP, so I don't think its likely to be defective. Gerry.Plug and play kind of guy. ___ 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] Now: Removing Center Vent frame 85 300D (126) Was: Vacuum elements in a 85 300SD (126 chassis) -anyoneelsebeen here ???
Using WKI(PDF) 83-150 Have every thing removed referred to, except some thing called 'cover' with no reference WKI-PDF number. I now believe that this is the wood trim on the dash above the vent. I believe this to be true now because the vent frame will slide a bit toward the glove box and this disengages a metal tab into the small square metal frame that the ignition lock covered by. Looking up under the dash I can see a small lip on the bottom of the vent frame that would clear the opening if it could be slid upward and maybe rotated out. The wood strip is preventing this.. How is the wood trim removed with out trashing it ?? Years ago I had a 1970 280SE and some neighborhood hoodlums removed the radio from it the hard way. I remember replacing the wood trim on it but cannot remember how hard it was. I do remember replacing the 4 sidewise heater control rubber 'knobs' and I had bloody fingers for some time. George Larribeau Dallas, Texas George Larribeau Dallas, Texas You need to remove the center dash vent and pull the duct off behind it. If it's like the W124, the wheel that operates the damper inside is held in place with an allen head screw, accessable from the passenger compartment through the louvers. The vent itself is probably held in with spring clips or by a screw on the side visible when you open the glove box. ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Quite a few households still don't have broadband access a dial up modem is their only connection to the net. The issue is that the technology is expensive to install in less populated areas, there is not enough return on the investment. DSL has the highest install cost but even cable broadband costs $$$. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 1/13/08 1:04 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software dude, do you start your car with a hand crank as well? i haven't heard about winmodems in a decade. On Jan 13, 2008 4:30 AM, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users. basically, they are using a web browser and an email client. maybe some light word processing. .. Not even that much, by my observation. A lot (most?) people who aren't very tech-savvy just use webmail. They often aren't even aware that mail clients, or any internet software other than the browser, exist---to them, the internet IS just the world inside the browser. And Google Docs ought to fill anyone's need for light word processing. Basically, 50% of home computer users would be happy with a Linux machine that went straight into Firefox when you turned it on. (The other half are gamers, which is a whole different issue.) Alex If someone walked me through getting a Lunux distro on the 'net, I'd probably be able to master an email client, browser, etc. by myself and could be rid of WinXP. I've tried getting Ubuntu 7.04, PC Linus OS, Puppy Linux 2.12, Damn Small Linux 3.0 rc2, Mepis 6.5, Mepis 6.0, Knoppix 5.0, Linux Mandrake 6.0, and Red Hat Linux.on the 'net. The serial modem is supposed to support Linux but for some reason will not make the connection. The modem works well with WinXP, so I don't think its likely to be defective. Gerry.Plug and play kind of guy. ___ 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: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1222 - Release Date: 1/13/2008 12:23 PM ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
On Jan 13, 2008, at 1:28 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: Quite a few households still don't have broadband access a dial up modem is their only connection to the net. Unfortunately for those folks, many web site designers seem to assume that broadband is universal, and fill their sites with gratuitous images, multimedia, multi-megabyte Flash or script files, etc. and no option for a dial-up friendly interface. Allan ___ 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] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs
We had a hard wire system and the way I put it in the ground is all I can offer, the dog won. I rented a lawn edger to dig a narrow ditch, poked it in with a stick and ran the riding mower over it. Two days later you could not see any signs. I covered 1/3 acre. Harry On Jan 13, 2008 11:03 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We have a PetSafe wireless system which we bought at one of the big- box pet superstores. I think Home Depot also carries them, of course they are available on-line as well. It works really well. Our property is larger than the range of the signal, but that's OK -- the dog still has plenty of room to run around. It costs a bit more than the hard-wired version, but in my view once you buy the extra wire you need (what they include will likely not come close) and go through the trouble of burying it, the wireless is worth it. It's also portable, so for example if you go camping you could set up a perimeter for the dog as long as you had 120 AC at the campsite (or a generator or inverter or something). The collar batteries are a racket -- they are a button-type battery, but moulded into a plastic carrier so you can't buy a generic battery replacement you have to buy their branded batteries which are about $12 for two. They last a few months each, depending on how often the dog tests the perimeter. Allan On Jan 13, 2008, at 2:34 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Okay, not that I don't have any Mercedes questions, but I'm going to jump into the OT mix here, as we need advice from any and all who have experience with invisible fences for dogs. Since moving into this house several months ago my wife and I have been trying to decide which route to go with our need for a containment fence for our two dogs. We cannot afford an actual conventional fence and as such are going this route. We have 1.3 acres but will probably only fence in maybe .75 acres or so. Anybody had success with the most popular company Invisible Fence? How about any other companies? Around here, we have found Invincible Fence (the owner of which touts his fence's capability to contain any dog), and Pet Stop (about which I don't know anything). Finally, has anyone bought and installed one themselves? I can order one from the Drs. Foster and Smith catalog. I am very tempted to install my own, as the cost would be something around $500. We got quoted about $2000 from Invisible Fence today. And we got quoted about $1200 by Invincible. Also, what are thoughts on burying the wire in wet ground? Some of our yard is wet much of the year. I have trained dogs to an invisible fence before, but have not owned a system. I guess my chief question is about the advisability of trying to purchase and install one myself. I know I can follow the instructions, but I have heard (from only one source) that often one gets these systems in the ground and they just won't function. Brian ___ 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] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs
Harry Watkins wrote: We had a hard wire system and the way I put it in the ground is all I can offer, the dog won. The dog won? Does that mean the dog defeated the fence? Poking wire into a trench by hand might be better for the wire than dragging it through dirt, rocks, etc with a proper wire pulling plow. Mitch. ___ 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] Education
To stay out of further debt, refrain from attending the Art institute of Seattle. Had the brain dead BiL attend. He wasted some $30k in tuition over two years after moving his family from hotlanta. Got his wife with child, could find no job in town, so moved to the boonies of NC for a job paying $20K designing banners. Two years later drops out of the job market and decides to homeschool his wee bairns. Those kids will no doubt qualify for housing with LT Wonko once he is through with them. clay On 12 Jan 2008, at 23:54, Zoltan Finks wrote: I found the academic standards at the four-year college from which I recently graduated to be pretty good (Yes, this is highly subjective). The way in which I feel I got less - much less - than I expected has to do with employment after securing the degree. I know the degree is no guarantee of a job (I learned this the hard way back in '90 when I stupidly took out loans for an associate degree at an institution that ran deceptive TV commercials), but as I have worked in the various jobs I have had through the years I always thought folks with a Bachelor's degree had it made. They were pretty much able to get at least a decent job no matter what, owing to their having that degree. Much of this, I know, is a problem of my job searching skills, but still, I have gotten zero credit for having gone even deeper into debt in hopes of getting out of the world of dead end, depressing jobs. Some of the problem has to do with our having moved to a very competitive job market (Seattle) in the field of graphic design. Brian Glenn included:Someone recently observed that American education is the only product where the consumer (the student) is satisfied to get less than expected. ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
From: Russ Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gerry, Most Linux Distro's don't handle WIN-Modems well. Not saying that it can't be done. If you will run Belarc http://belarc.com/free_download.html when you have your system booted in WinXP and find Brand and Model of your modem and send the info to me I'll check with the Linux Experts that I have contact with and see if they can come up with a driver that will work for you in PC-Linux. I have Xandros and PC-Linux installed on my laptop and both identified the win-modem and installed the correct driver. If there isn't a driver that will work for your modem you'll have to switch out the modem for a Non-Win-Modem type. I may have a 3-Com around here that you can have, I'll have to do some digging for it. Russ W. Tech Committee Chairman Cajun Clickers Computer Club http://www.clickers.org/ Gerry wrote: Currently I don't have anything but a distro loaded on the computer I'm trying to set up with Linux, so I can't use Belarc. Heres the data from the paperwork that came with it: Stratitec IC56a 56K PCI internal modem Model #IC56a System Requirements: Pentium II, Celeron, Athlon, Duron 233 mhz minimum. Windows 98 or later, Linux 2.4 kernel or later. Manual V1.81 0811505 .. The distro that's currently on the computer is Ubuntu 7.04. .. The Linux installation instruction for this modem say go to: www.stratitec.com/ic56a but that's not a working website. The instructions also say to search the 'net for information on using a Lucent/Agere based modem. Thanks, Gerry - If someone walked me through getting a Lunux distro on the 'net, I'd probably be able to master an email client, browser, etc. by myself and could be rid of WinXP. I've tried getting Ubuntu 7.04, PC Linus OS, Puppy Linux 2.12, Damn Small Linux 3.0 rc2, Mepis 6.5, Mepis 6.0, Knoppix 5.0, Linux Mandrake 6.0, and Red Hat Linux.on the 'net. The serial modem is supposed to support Linux but for some reason will not make the connection. The modem works well with WinXP, so I don't think its likely to be defective. Gerry.Plug and play kind of guy. ___ 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] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs
The dog won because she loved my wife enough to suffer the pain and go to her. We had never broken her from jumping on folks so we fenced away from the front door and driveway. Problem was, there stands the dog when wife drives up. Our mistake, should have kept her in the back. We spent too much time trying to retrain her, but she knew the ropes. Don't tell the wife this because she forbid me to up the shock power. I got the bigger battery they offered and tightened up the collar, but, the dog won. $500 down the drain. Oh well. Harry On Jan 13, 2008 2:07 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harry Watkins wrote: We had a hard wire system and the way I put it in the ground is all I can offer, the dog won. The dog won? Does that mean the dog defeated the fence? Poking wire into a trench by hand might be better for the wire than dragging it through dirt, rocks, etc with a proper wire pulling plow. Mitch. ___ 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] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs
Harry Watkins wrote: The dog won because she loved my wife enough to suffer the pain and go to her. I think JimC is right, the dog has to think it will die if it crosses the line. Then the fence works great. It probably helps if you start them on it as soon as they are large enough to carry the shock collar. I've watched cattle and horses (especially bulls) test electric fences, a couple of our bulls would even put their wet noses on the top wire with a high amperage weed burner fence charger. If the fence shorts out, they will knock it down within a day. I can't remember if they still did that after we got rid of the firestarter fencer and put in a high voltage / short duration unit. I do remember it's a pain when the neighbors call you at 6am because you've got 20 head of Angus mowing their front yard for them. Mitch. ___ 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] National Health Insurance:
Hi Dave, HaHa!! I'm about as conservative as anyone gets. LOL Had a 59 Beetle (our 1st car) and a 71 Beetle - would like a 67 though. Course, when I had a Beete I kept trying to make it as much like a 911 as possible. Not enough hair for a pony tail I'm afraid. Lifetime NRA member to boot. And my feet are way too screwed up for sandels. I did note you failed to name a smoothly running Govt project - ;-) 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 . - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance: I thought all the anti-establishment types like you had already left for Canada? Let me guess - pony tail, Birkenstock's and a pre-1970 VW beetle? -Dave Walton On Jan 12, 2008 3:56 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you asked :Some governments can do it right. Not ours? Based on past performance - I don't think so. What govt organization is run smoothly, without massive fraud, corruption or public dissatisfaction? Social Security? VA Hospital Sytem? Income Tax System? Voting? The Census? Public Eduation? Postal System? (they used to be a govt business - not sure what the relationship is now). Etc -- 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 . - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance: Awhile back a friend of mine was in Germany when his appendix started acting up. They got him in to a hospital before it burst, but required that he prove he was able to pay the bill in cash before they would admit him. He had no health coverage that extended overseas. They told him that they would remove it on an outpatient basis and let him spend the night if necessary even if he could not pay, but would not give him the 2-day recuperation in the hospital unless he forked up the cash. He agreed. The total for the operation, anesthesia, room and board came to $150. That was before the Euro conversion, so it's probably about $300 in today's dollars. He said the hospital over there was as nice as anything he had seen in the States. Some governments can do it right. Not ours? -Dave Walton On Jan 12, 2008 2:51 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, That's good. But I really like the waay Loren explained why competition in health care works and government controls only leads to high higher prices. Before Health insurance - as recently as the 60s health insurance was an employment Perk - people went to the doctot, paid the bill and went home. While I have been lucky in having insurance pay my health bills, I am always astonished when I see how the system works. Off the top of my head, when I had my appendictomy last Oct, the bill was $14K with the insurance co negotiating away more than $13k of that - then the ins paid a thousand IIRC and I paid $35. A HSA will help most people - especially those who work. For those who dont work the Dems will find a way to give them healthcare - like the tax cuts they get when they don't pay any taxes. Have a nice weekend all - 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 . - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance: was: Coffee is Hot Your experience is atypical - and that's a good thing. -Dave Walton On Jan 11, 2008 9:26 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, I am disabled - have been for over 10 years with a disease not many people have ever heard of (Chronic Inflammatory Demylinating Polyneuropathy - the mylin covering the nerves is being attacked by antibodies in my blood) - in case you wanted to know. I've had all kinds of procedures, operations, ad every other kind of medical thingie performed on me during that time and not once did the several insurance companies I had deny or even slow down payment for something a doctor ordered. Even when changing carriers they always picked me up even with a pre-existing
Re: [MBZ] Education
You wrote:Some of the problem has to do with our having moved to a very competitive job market (Seattle) in the field of graphic design More like 99% of the problem. With some many people competing for so few jobs only PHd's are finding jobs. (Sightly joking). 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 . - Original Message - From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 2:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Education I found the academic standards at the four-year college from which I recently graduated to be pretty good (Yes, this is highly subjective). The way in which I feel I got less - much less - than I expected has to do with employment after securing the degree. I know the degree is no guarantee of a job (I learned this the hard way back in '90 when I stupidly took out loans for an associate degree at an institution that ran deceptive TV commercials), but as I have worked in the various jobs I have had through the years I always thought folks with a Bachelor's degree had it made. They were pretty much able to get at least a decent job no matter what, owing to their having that degree. Much of this, I know, is a problem of my job searching skills, but still, I have gotten zero credit for having gone even deeper into debt in hopes of getting out of the world of dead end, depressing jobs. Some of the problem has to do with our having moved to a very competitive job market (Seattle) in the field of graphic design. Brian Glenn included:Someone recently observed that American education is the only product where the consumer (the student) is satisfied to get less than expected. ___ 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: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1222 - Release Date: 1/13/2008 12:23 PM ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Insight just ran a cable past our house a couple weeks ago. I'm also much to far away from the substation for DSL (10 miles anyway, either way). My only other choice was satelite. 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
[MBZ] Dirt Cheap 1957 Ponton -- $1k
http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/car/535850923.html No affiliation, minor lust clay ___ 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] Dirt Cheap 1957 Ponton -- $1k
And another one for $2500. Much better condition http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/535266341.html On 13 Jan 2008, at 15:08, Redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/car/535850923.html No affiliation, minor lust clay ___ 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] Booher Mobile
$900 and bring a trailer http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/533881092.html -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ 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] Dirt Cheap 1957 Ponton -- $1k
Yeah that first one would be a boatload of work to sort out. Allan On Jan 13, 2008, at 6:12 PM, Redghost wrote: And another one for $2500. Much better condition http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/535266341.html On 13 Jan 2008, at 15:08, Redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/car/535850923.html No affiliation, minor lust clay ___ 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] Dirt Cheap 1957 Ponton -- $1k
Somebody will snag it and put a few grand in. Then show up at some concours and take home the prize. clay On 13 Jan 2008, at 15:15, Allan Streib wrote: Yeah that first one would be a boatload of work to sort out. Allan On Jan 13, 2008, at 6:12 PM, Redghost wrote: And another one for $2500. Much better condition http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/535266341.html On 13 Jan 2008, at 15:08, Redghost wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/car/535850923.html No affiliation, minor lust ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
It seems than at Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:09:51 -0500, Allan wrote: On Jan 13, 2008, at 1:28 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: Quite a few households still don't have broadband access a dial up modem is their only connection to the net. Unfortunately for those folks, many web site designers seem to assume that broadband is universal, and fill their sites with gratuitous images, multimedia, multi-megabyte Flash or script files, etc. and no option for a dial-up friendly interface. Allan Privoxy to the rescue!! http://www.privoxy.org/ Well, it can help anyway. Privoxy is a filtering proxy server. Out of the box it will block most of the banner ads and web-bugs. But it can also be set to block java, flash, javascript, etc. Available for Windows, Linux, BSD, Solaris, Mac OSX, Amiga, OS2, etc. -- Philip ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. Luther On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:30:51 -0600, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users. basically, they are using a web browser and an email client. maybe some light word processing. .. Not even that much, by my observation. A lot (most?) people who aren't very tech-savvy just use webmail. They often aren't even aware that mail clients, or any internet software other than the browser, exist---to them, the internet IS just the world inside the browser. And Google Docs ought to fill anyone's need for light word processing. Basically, 50% of home computer users would be happy with a Linux machine that went straight into Firefox when you turned it on. (The other half are gamers, which is a whole different issue.) Alex If someone walked me through getting a Lunux distro on the 'net, I'd probably be able to master an email client, browser, etc. by myself and could be rid of WinXP. I've tried getting Ubuntu 7.04, PC Linus OS, Puppy Linux 2.12, Damn Small Linux 3.0 rc2, Mepis 6.5, Mepis 6.0, Knoppix 5.0, Linux Mandrake 6.0, and Red Hat Linux.on the 'net. The serial modem is supposed to support Linux but for some reason will not make the connection. The modem works well with WinXP, so I don't think its likely to be defective. Gerry.Plug and play kind of guy. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] 123 coupe electrical confusion
At the MBCA tech gathering yesterday, it was suggested that there probably is a bad trace or ground on the cluster circuit board. There was a broken ground that we resoldered last time the cluster was out, the fuse hasn't blown since then, but it has been flaky. I'm gonna pull the cluster back out and carefully look at it. Luther On Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:58:39 -0600, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The fuse is currently not blown but does have some evidence of being hot on one end. See the pictures (+1MB each) of each end of the fuse. Those are shot. You seriously need to burnish the contacts INSIDE the fuse box, they're inducing heating. If it was heat due to normal current the fuse itself would blow, this is heat in the contacts. Disconnect battery. Use Dremel with wire brush. -- Jim -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-MERCEDES-309-DIESEL-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ160198491283QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6728QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] OT Invisible Fences for Dogs
I've watched cattle and horses (especially bulls) test electric fences, We had one of those, and I've told that story here before. The short version is that I won, after I replaced the normal fencer output coil with an oil burner ignition transformer. If the steer would have stayed on it, it _would_ have died. Fire and death were serious concerns with that fencer. We never had to drag 'Old Sparky' out again, which is fortunate. I cured our dogs of mobbing you when you opened the car door. I just kept slamming their heads in the door until they thought better of it. I really _tried_, too, and would try to sucker them in and then WHAM! (But never by calling them in or encouraging them, that's cruel. Just ignored them, but was always ready on the door handle in case they got too eager.) It didn't take too long, then they'd wait outside the door range, so you could at least stand up without getting dog in the face. At that point a knee could be ready if they jumped up. If they always go over on their ass with a knee in the brisket when they jump up, they stop jumping up soon. Sit! sits Good dog. pat pat pat That's where we are now. -- 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] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-MERCEDES-309-DIESEL-NO- RESERVE_W0QQitemZ160198491283QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6728QQssPageNameZWDVWQQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I love the trailer hitch. All those pictures and not one of the engine? That bus'd be a nice candidate for a 617A, but I suppose it wouldn't fit. -- 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
[MBZ] cheap wagon
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-DIESEL-WAGON-300-300TD-RUNS-GOOD_W0QQitemZ230212761112QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] 300E 5 speed
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-5-SPEED-1986-300E-5-SPEED-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-WITH-UPGRADES_W0QQitemZ190190082351QQihZ009QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] Wagon overload, you asked for it..
I found them and here they are http://www.okiebenz.com/funny/wagonoverload/ -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] stick wagon
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1984-mercedes-300-wagon-stick-shift-needs-work_W0QQitemZ230212735611QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family
LOL this is the exact type vehicle our city used to kick off their city bus service in the '70s. There was some definite payola happening somewhere between the Mercedes dealer and his pal on the city council. Can you imagine ANY municipality not buying American for a bus service? Watch for rust on the floor around the wheel wells I remember riding in them just before they went out of service and being able to see the road going by through the holes in the floor. Allan On Jan 13, 2008, at 7:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-MERCEDES-309-DIESEL-NO- RESERVE_W0QQitemZ160198491283QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6728QQssPageNameZWDVWQ QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] OT: New Apple operating software
Luther wrote: Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. I can't get a x2 connection to save my life, so the best modem for me has been a USR Courier external 28.8k. It's the only one I've used that can consistently connect at and maintain 26.4k. Mitch. ___ 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] 300E 5 speed
On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:26:29 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-5-SPEED-1986-300E-5-SPEED-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-WITH-UPGRADES_W0QQitemZ190190082351QQihZ009QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the M104) ... Is this true? How reliable is that? What kind of mileage on what kind of gasoline? Craig ___ 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] 300E 5 speed
No, I dont see how it would be more reliable. If anything, the other way around. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:26:29 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-5-SPEED-1986-300E-5-SPEED-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-WITH-UPGRADES_W0QQitemZ190190082351QQihZ009QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the M104) ... Is this true? How reliable is that? What kind of mileage on what kind of gasoline? Craig ___ 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 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] 300E 5 speed
very reliable and easy to work on. mak 300SE The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the M104) ... Is this true? How reliable is that? What kind of mileage on what kind of gasoline? Craig ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Plentiful and cheap on eBay. On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:48:45 -0600, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Luther wrote: Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. I can't get a x2 connection to save my life, so the best modem for me has been a USR Courier external 28.8k. It's the only one I've used that can consistently connect at and maintain 26.4k. Mitch. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
This gets me thinking, why don't they build a Linux distro based on a web browser interface. The problem I see is that a lot of people are scared of Linux because it has a reputation/perception as being more difficult to use than windoze. To be honest it is due to the need to manually install stuff, whereas windoze is designed for ease of use. Having a web browser interface will overcome a lot of these apprehensions because most computer users are familiar with a web browser and how to navigate around it. If linux is to grow they need to come up with a standard that programmers can work with to build easy to use software that is self installing. Obviously within the linux community there are divisions along the lines of those wanting to build easy to use stuff with an industry standard and those who are linux purists and have a secret agenda to keep non geeks out of linux, fearing if linux becomes too popular it will push them out and make their work redudant. This is understandable from the point of view that one dominat flavour of linux will squash the other flavours into oblivion. Nobody wants to work on a dead end project. I guess that is the first problem that has to be solved, the battle between one dominant linux and having lots of little penguins going off into different areas to see where they end up. Anyway I have to reinstall ubuntu due to clumsy button pushing. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 7:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software On Jan 12, 2008 10:56 PM, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: most people who are on the internet are not sophisticated users. basically, they are using a web browser and an email client. maybe some light word processing. Not even that much, by my observation. A lot (most?) people who aren't very tech-savvy just use webmail. They often aren't even aware that mail clients, or any internet software other than the browser, exist---to them, the internet IS just the world inside the browser. And Google Docs ought to fill anyone's need for light word processing. Basically, 50% of home computer users would be happy with a Linux machine that went straight into Firefox when you turned it on. (The other half are gamers, which is a whole different issue.) Alex ___ 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] cheap wagon
Buy it. On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:12:54 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-DIESEL-WAGON-300-300TD-RUNS-GOOD_W0QQitemZ230212761112QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] Which six?
The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the M104) ... Absolute nonsense. The M104 is better in many ways. RLE ** Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] cheap wagon
Ugh. Sounds like it has a lot of deferred maintenance and a lot of half-a**ed repairs. Plexiglas for the rear window? On Jan 13, 2008, at 8:24 PM, Luther wrote: Buy it. On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:12:54 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES- DIESEL-WAGON-300-300TD-RUNS- GOOD_W0QQitemZ230212761112QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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] Which six?
In a message dated 1/13/2008 6:24:56 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the M104) ... Absolute nonsense. The M104 is better in many ways. RLE Opinions are like A--holes, everyone has one! Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 152 K miles **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp0030002489 ___ 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] National Health Insurance:
How about the military? Aside from stories about $300 hammers and toilet seats (which I suspect were exaggerated or at least not widespread) it looks to do what it does rather well. The people I know that have been involved in it as a profession take pride in their work and are constantly looking to stamp out waste, fraud and abuse. -Dave Walton On Jan 13, 2008 5:31 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, HaHa!! I'm about as conservative as anyone gets. LOL Had a 59 Beetle (our 1st car) and a 71 Beetle - would like a 67 though. Course, when I had a Beete I kept trying to make it as much like a 911 as possible. Not enough hair for a pony tail I'm afraid. Lifetime NRA member to boot. And my feet are way too screwed up for sandels. I did note you failed to name a smoothly running Govt project - ;-) 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 . - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 7:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance: I thought all the anti-establishment types like you had already left for Canada? Let me guess - pony tail, Birkenstock's and a pre-1970 VW beetle? -Dave Walton On Jan 12, 2008 3:56 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: you asked :Some governments can do it right. Not ours? Based on past performance - I don't think so. What govt organization is run smoothly, without massive fraud, corruption or public dissatisfaction? Social Security? VA Hospital Sytem? Income Tax System? Voting? The Census? Public Eduation? Postal System? (they used to be a govt business - not sure what the relationship is now). Etc -- 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 . - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance: Awhile back a friend of mine was in Germany when his appendix started acting up. They got him in to a hospital before it burst, but required that he prove he was able to pay the bill in cash before they would admit him. He had no health coverage that extended overseas. They told him that they would remove it on an outpatient basis and let him spend the night if necessary even if he could not pay, but would not give him the 2-day recuperation in the hospital unless he forked up the cash. He agreed. The total for the operation, anesthesia, room and board came to $150. That was before the Euro conversion, so it's probably about $300 in today's dollars. He said the hospital over there was as nice as anything he had seen in the States. Some governments can do it right. Not ours? -Dave Walton On Jan 12, 2008 2:51 PM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, That's good. But I really like the waay Loren explained why competition in health care works and government controls only leads to high higher prices. Before Health insurance - as recently as the 60s health insurance was an employment Perk - people went to the doctot, paid the bill and went home. While I have been lucky in having insurance pay my health bills, I am always astonished when I see how the system works. Off the top of my head, when I had my appendictomy last Oct, the bill was $14K with the insurance co negotiating away more than $13k of that - then the ins paid a thousand IIRC and I paid $35. A HSA will help most people - especially those who work. For those who dont work the Dems will find a way to give them healthcare - like the tax cuts they get when they don't pay any taxes. Have a nice weekend all - 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 . - Original Message - From: dave walton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] National Health Insurance: was: Coffee is Hot Your experience is atypical - and that's a good thing. -Dave Walton On Jan 11, 2008 9:26 AM, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, I am disabled - have been for over 10 years with a disease not many people have ever heard of
Re: [MBZ] 300E 5 speed
All engines have their strengths and weaknesses. Car takes premium, haven't worked out the mileage yet. Ed 300E 367,000 kms On 13/01/2008, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:26:29 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-5-SPEED-1986-300E-5-SPEED-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-WITH-UPGRADES_W0QQitemZ190190082351QQihZ009QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the M104) ... Is this true? How reliable is that? What kind of mileage on what kind of gasoline? Craig ___ 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] cheap wagon
too far away. Luther wrote: Buy it. On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:12:54 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-MERCEDES-DIESEL-WAGON-300-300TD-RUNS-GOOD_W0QQitemZ230212761112QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] OT: New Apple operating software
Gerry, Try the following and see if that works. Let me know if it does or doesn't. 1.Install current full tar.gz of martian http://www.barrelsoutofbond.org/downloads/martian/ 2.Unpack martian somewhere you can work on it /home/user/martian or similar 3.As root go into the subdir where martian is located and run the following: make all make install then go into the subdir called scripts and run ./automate.sh ./remove_outdated.sh 4.Now you can delete martian it's installed 5.Edit /etc/default/linux-restricted-modules-common DISABLED_MODULES=”” to say DISABLED_MODULES=”ltm” this kills the nonworking ltmodem 6.Edit /etc/init.d/martian DEVICE=”/dev/ttySM0” to say DEVICE=”/dev/modem” 7.Now as root enter update-rc.d martian defaults Russ W. Tech Committee Chairman Cajun Clickers Computer Club http://www.clickers.org/ Gerry wrote: Currently I don't have anything but a distro loaded on the computer I'm trying to set up with Linux, so I can't use Belarc. Heres the data from the paperwork that came with it: Stratitec IC56a 56K PCI internal modem Model #IC56a System Requirements: Pentium II, Celeron, Athlon, Duron 233 mhz minimum. Windows 98 or later, Linux 2.4 kernel or later. Manual V1.81 0811505 .. The distro that's currently on the computer is Ubuntu 7.04. .. The Linux installation instruction for this modem say go to: www.stratitec.com/ic56a but that's not a working website. The instructions also say to search the 'net for information on using a Lucent/Agere based modem. Thanks, Gerry ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
I like the V.everything that was upgraded to 56k. It consistently turned in a solid 48.000, and at times all the way 52.000. Then I got cable modems and that was that. clay On 13 Jan 2008, at 16:48, Mitch Haley wrote: Luther wrote: Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. I can't get a x2 connection to save my life, so the best modem for me has been a USR Courier external 28.8k. It's the only one I've used that can consistently connect at and maintain 26.4k. Mitch. ___ 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] stick wagon
Looks like a twin cam 280 engine to me, but i didn't think the spark plug wires were in the middle on the 280, are they? Looks like a Euro version wagon to me. At 06:36 PM 1/13/2008, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1984-mercedes-300-wagon-stick-shift-needs-work_W0QQitemZ230212735611QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Redghost wrote: I like the V.everything that was upgraded to 56k. It consistently turned in a solid 48.000, and at times all the way 52.000. Then I got cable modems and that was that. You must not have 6 miles of wire between you and town. I've tried an identical Courier, the same 25mhz cpu and version number, but with the final v.everything software upgrade. It gets 16.8 or 19.2k. I thought that windoze was reporting 1/2 speed, but nope, it brings in a little over 2k/sec when I get 2.8k to 3.1k per second throughput on the modem with its original 28.8k software. Actually, my situation might be worse than just the distance from town. My isp's modem bank is in another town 10 miles (and a different area code) from the town that my phone service comes from. Mitch. ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Luther wrote: Buy a good USR external OR internal PCI. They are supported. I can't get a x2 connection to save my life, so the best modem for me has been a USR Courier external 28.8k. It's the only one I've used that can consistently connect at and maintain 26.4k. Mitch. 26.4 - that's the maximum speed possible through an analog telephone central office. -- Philip ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Cable is much better than DSL, if you can get it. At our farm, I am thrilled that verizon has lit up their wireless towe with HS data. There will not be cable or DSL there for at least another 50 years. SO now I know we can get wireless there Next Question: how can i plug a usb wireless dongle into a wireless access point to be able to use more than 1 computer at a time? A usb to ethernet adapter? At 06:37 PM 1/13/2008, you wrote: Insight just ran a cable past our house a couple weeks ago. I'm also much to far away from the substation for DSL (10 miles anyway, either way). My only other choice was satelite. 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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
They have. Can't remember who did it. Some big name company. On Jan 13, 2008 7:22 PM, Hendrik Riessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This gets me thinking, why don't they build a Linux distro based on a web browser interface. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Well I think that once again I am going to take the Linux plunge. I think it was 2 years ago that someone from this list sent me disks of Slackware 10.1 I thank Lt Don. Though it installed rather well I had difficulty setting everything up. At the time I had a TV tuner that I used. Now my system is simple with 2 cd roms 1 that is a dvd and the other is a burner. It has a Iomega drive that I do not really use, the floppy and 56 k modem. I would like to know Linux software is easy to use for all of you. Please let me know that size hard drive that is required to run these versions. I would remove the modem, and tv tuner before install. Maybe the Iomega and Floppy. Thanks. to all Douglas ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Could be. The wire center is a few miles away. Far enough away that DSL is not available, but the guy next door has DSL. I am good with cable speeds. Neighbor is a M$ minion and is trapped using their junk hardware clay On 13 Jan 2008, at 18:12, Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: I like the V.everything that was upgraded to 56k. It consistently turned in a solid 48.000, and at times all the way 52.000. Then I got cable modems and that was that. You must not have 6 miles of wire between you and town. I've tried an identical Courier, the same 25mhz cpu and version number, but with the final v.everything software upgrade. It gets 16.8 or 19.2k. I thought that windoze was reporting 1/2 speed, but nope, it brings in a little over 2k/sec when I get 2.8k to 3.1k per second throughput on the modem with its original 28.8k software. Actually, my situation might be worse than just the distance from town. My isp's modem bank is in another town 10 miles (and a different area code) from the town that my phone service comes from. Mitch. ___ 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] Which six?
Obviously yes, it takes all the stuff learnt from the 103 and goes up to the next step but it's drawback is it complexity. Apart from some of the early ones (3 litre ones) it uses motronic fuel injection/ignition (2.8 and 3.2 litre) and has 24 valves. Whilst motronic is more efficient, if there is a problem you'll need a tow. M103 uses KE jetronic and unless your fuel pump dies will keep going unless there is an ignition problem but even those are easier to fix. So it is fair to say that the 103 is a potentially more reliable motor but the 104 is more efficient. However from my point of view reliability is more important than efficiency, fuel usage for the M103 is round about 12-13L/100ks in town (about 8 cruising at 110kmh) the 104 in 2.8 displacement does a bit better around town but not that much better on the open road. I think the 3.2 litre 104 is about the same as the 3 litre 103. Here is a discussion on this topic http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w124-e-ce-d-td-class/1189311-m103-vs-m104.html More info http://www.continentalimports.com/ser_ic100345.html So if I was wanting to go fast on the autobahn then yes the M104 would be better but if I was gonna have a motor that I have to maintain and fix myself then I would choose a 103, also whilst the 104 has more power it does not have that much more torque than the 103. Hendrik - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 11:54 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Which six? The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the M104) ... Absolute nonsense. The M104 is better in many ways. 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] stick wagon
Since its twin cam then yes, the plus are in the middle. Yes, its a euro since the only wagon 123 here was diesel Loren Faeth wrote: Looks like a twin cam 280 engine to me, but i didn't think the spark plug wires were in the middle on the 280, are they? Looks like a Euro version wagon to me. At 06:36 PM 1/13/2008, you wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1984-mercedes-300-wagon-stick-shift-needs-work_W0QQitemZ230212735611QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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 Loren Faeth ___ 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 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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] 300E 5 speed
About the 16 wheels on that car, did they make those mags in 16? I got a set like that on my 201 and they are 15. Hendrik - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 11:28 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300E 5 speed No, I dont see how it would be more reliable. If anything, the other way around. Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:26:29 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-5-SPEED-1986-300E-5-SPEED-MANUAL-TRANSMISSION-WITH-UPGRADES_W0QQitemZ190190082351QQihZ009QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem The 3.0 Liter Inline 6 cylinder M103 engine (much more reliable than the M104) ... Is this true? How reliable is that? What kind of mileage on what kind of gasoline? Craig ___ 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 94 E420, 92 300SD, 92 300D, 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.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: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.2/1223 - Release Date: 13/01/2008 8:23 PM ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Yea, that was me, but for the sake of God throw those Slack 10.1 CDs into the trash. They are on version 12 now. Even a geek like me has stopped using Slack. Grab PCLinusOS 2007 or Mepis. I think you can have PCLOS CDs sent to your door for $5.95 if you go to their website. Pretty much the cost of the blank CD and shipping. Slack is if you want to learn Linux the hard way (me). PCLOS is if you want to just use it. D. On Jan 13, 2008 8:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I think that once again I am going to take the Linux plunge. I think it was 2 years ago that someone from this list sent me disks of Slackware 10.1 I thank Lt Don. Though it installed rather well I had difficulty setting everything up. At the time I had a TV tuner that I used. Now my system is simple with 2 cd roms 1 that is a dvd and the other is a burner. It has a Iomega drive that I do not really use, the floppy and 56 k modem. I would like to know Linux software is easy to use for all of you. Please let me know that size hard drive that is required to run these versions. I would remove the modem, and tv tuner before install. Maybe the Iomega and Floppy. Thanks. to all Douglas ___ 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 -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get upgrade The following packages will be replaced Prez Do you want to continue? [Y/n] Y ___ 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] OT: New Apple operating software
Linux is getting easier to use every day, there are various linux versions and I would not use one that is more than a few months old. Ubuntu have just gone to version 7.10 which addresses a lot of issues. One of the issues I have is with my video card which seems to have been addressed in 7.10 but still takes a bit of fiddeling. At the moment I am installing ubuntu 7.04 which picked up my direct internet connection and will upgrade to 7.10 before putting my video cardback in the box. You can run most linux distros off a live CD which won't require much space at all but for performance a hard drive install is best. You may want to make a couple of CD's and see which distro is best for your system before commiting to a hard drive install. Hendrik - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes List Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 1:07 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: New Apple operating software I would like to know Linux software is easy to use for all of you. Please let me know that size hard drive that is required to run these versions. I would remove the modem, and tv tuner before install. Maybe the Iomega and Floppy. Thanks. to all Douglas ___ 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] Dirt Cheap 1957 Ponton -- $1k
And another one for $2500. Much better condition http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/535266341.html And this one's a Diesel too! I wish I had $2500 floatin' around! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 266Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] OT: Cummins generators
Thanks to everyone for their comments. Lots of surfing and found out that this is a good deal with the wheel kit, electric start and free shipping. Prefer Honda but at 3 times the cost, I will settle for 3 or so debicles increase in noise. Now that comment about air cooled engines has destroyed a life long dream to own a older 911! Thanks again, John (getting ready for the Big One) Freer ___ 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
