Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-12 Thread Jim Cathey
> how do i cash checks of the sort that the check cashing > places won't cash? So far as I know, if you take it to the bank (or a branch) that it is drawn on they _must_ pay you. A check is a pay order to the bank from the account holder. You are not (or at least were not) required to have an ac

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-12 Thread Jim Cathey
> does not foam. When it shuts off I leave it alone and remove the fill > nozzle from the port. I hope this provides a consistent filling > method. I do not think it does. I top off exclusively, and the amount of topping off required varies quite a bit due to the highly- variable amount of foa

Re: [MBZ] got my truck back

2008-04-12 Thread JFreezn
In a message dated 4/11/2008 9:13:21 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: WOW what a difference. First thing I noticed that it turned over much quicker when starting. Not sure what injectors would have to do with it. Runs MUCH quieter. Has MORE power. Not sure on

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-12 Thread archer
Good to know that, Jim. If the cable company won't find it and the TV doesn't find it, we can get a tracer there pretty quick. Thanks, Gerry .. From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I bought a wire tracer at Home Depot, or Lowes, a couple years ago for > $30

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-12 Thread archer
He may have Brighthouse in Orlando; that's what we have here. If the cable company won't find it, we can try the TV pretty easily. Thanks, Gerry ... From: "LWB250" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I know that BrightHouse (TimeWarner) will come out and > do it h

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-12 Thread JFreezn
I bought a wire tracer at Home Depot, or Lowes, a couple years ago for $30. It worked as good as the commercial tracer I had at work that cost $300 10 years ago. Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 264 K miles 98 ML 320, 155 K miles In a message dated 4/11/2008 10:09:46 P.M. US Moun

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-12 Thread LarryT
Hi Gang -- OK - here's my fill up procedure: When I fill the tank I set the hande on the "Slow Filling" speed on the 2 speed pump handle. It goes in slowly so it does not foam. When it shuts off I leave it alone and remove the fill nozzle from the port. I hope this provides a consist

Re: [MBZ] Light manoower

2008-04-12 Thread E M
Kind of like asking what weights more, a ton of feathers or a ton of lead? Ed 300E On 12/04/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > <> > > > That's pretty good. Now, lets see how many don't get it. The dope count. > > RLE > > > ** > It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-12 Thread Rick Knoble
> Since passage of the Bank Secrecy Act in 1970, your banker has > automatically, by law, suspected you of drug dealing and money laundering. > With the recent passage of the USA-PATRIOT Act, your banker is now required > to suspect you of terrorism, as well. Soon, all U.S. banks will profile each

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-12 Thread Rich Thomas
You should become a "guest worker" Mexican -- they have all that stuff completely figured out. You might have to learn a bit of Espanol, become a vato to get the secrets. --R Gary Hurst wrote: > i'm thinking of dropping out of the banking system, but i'm not sure how > practical this is. how

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-12 Thread Hendrik & Fay
There may be a fault in the fuel injection system, we haven't had a discussion of the ALDA for a while. Hendrik ernest breakfield wrote: > resetting the trip meter every time? > letting the pump run slow until the nozzle shots off the first time and > not topping it off? > dividing the gallons

Re: [MBZ] 260E Inj. TSBs

2008-04-12 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Not 100% on this but I think the stumbling issue relates to fuel pumps, they use 2 pumps. I can go and dig around if no one has the TSB handy. Hendrik with 2 pumps on the TE but I think one is sick Frederick W Moir wrote: > Hi, All > Searching the Internet, reveals that there are a number

Re: [MBZ] Fuel Mileage varies

2008-04-12 Thread ernest breakfield
resetting the trip meter every time? letting the pump run slow until the nozzle shots off the first time and not topping it off? dividing the gallons pumped into the mileage indicated on the trip meter? if yes to all, then i won't guess what might be causing such a variance,... cheers! e

Re: [MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-12 Thread Robert Rentfro
I think only homeless people and drug dealers can function without banks. You could always cash your checks at those check cashing places I reckon and then send your mortgage company an envelope full of fifties. Banks are a necessary evil. Bob R -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[MBZ] question for haley and all the anti government nut jobs

2008-04-12 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm thinking of dropping out of the banking system, but i'm not sure how practical this is. how do i cash checks of the sort that the check cashing places won't cash? how do i pay my mortgage? etc. for example, when i get my met life insurance check, how would i cash something like that without

Re: [MBZ] Light manoower

2008-04-12 Thread RELNGSON
> <> > That's pretty good. Now, lets see how many don't get it. The dope count. RLE ** It's Tax Time! Get tips, forms and advice on AOL Money & Finance. (http://money.aol.com/tax?NCID=aolcmp0030002850) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For ne

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-12 Thread LWB250
I know that BrightHouse (TimeWarner) will come out and do it here - I suspect they look at it as an addition to their revenue stream. As for the pigtail approach, it's crude, but might work. There's a pretty good signal that radiated from an exposed cable, so I would suspect that you have a good

[MBZ] 260E Inj. TSBs

2008-04-12 Thread Frederick W Moir
Hi, All Searching the Internet, reveals that there are a number of TSBs relating to 260E/300E stumbling etc. when warm. Does anyone have a source of TSBs? I could pay Alldata for their info. but, being cheap, I'd rather not. Does MBZ have a list of relevant files, or do they only have them

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-12 Thread archer
Hi Dan, Getting the cable company to find it sounds like a possible solution. I'll forward your message to my son and he can check with them first. On cutting a hole and fishing, he knows which wall the cable is in , but he's not absolutely sure which wall studs its between AFAIK. The pigtail

[MBZ] SL model

2008-04-12 Thread Glenn Brown
Since the fuel filler flap has only tire inflation information for my '76 450SL, I consulted my owner's manual. The fuel tank capacity is 23.8 U.S. gal. and one should use unleaded gasoline: Average Octane of Research and Motor 87 (RON of 91). On the 23K mi. I've put on the car since I purchased

Re: [MBZ] got my truck back

2008-04-12 Thread Rory
Powerchoke is electro/hydraulic, utilizing both high voltage and high pressure hydraulics for injector actuation >From the web: "The fuel system is also electronically controlled and hydraulically actuated. Ford and International refer to it as a hydraulic rail fuel injection system rather than a

Re: [MBZ] OT Philosophy

2008-04-12 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I think that Oz is being used a test case to see if they can get away with it. It is being sold as being more secure for buyers and sellers. Of course it is also more profitable to the ebay/paypal monopoly. There are moves underway for the competition watchdog to have a look at this but after 10

Re: [MBZ] SL model

2008-04-12 Thread David Hemsley
John, I'll ask my brother to check the fuel door as you sugggest on his 380. Dave H...> Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2008 12:06:01 -0700> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] SL model> > Dave,> check the gas door flap. All 380 and 450 engines are MB approved for> reg

Re: [MBZ] Early vs. late gasser W126

2008-04-12 Thread Hendrik & Fay
I haven't heard that the 420 eats cams, there was a bad batch of cams that went into the 380 and it is well known for this but generally speaking the chain is not the problem in the V8's, it is the guides and tensioner that let go. When I said that the 420 is the best all round V8, I am referrin

[MBZ] 104 timing chain/tensioner

2008-04-12 Thread Loren Faeth
Has anyone had experience changing the timing chain and tensioner on a 320E M104 engine 92 E320 this time, 124 chassis. Has audible chain slap. Could be just a tensioner. More likely, both. Should I order chain guides? anything else? valve cover gasket? Is the tensioner in the head from th

Re: [MBZ] got my truck back

2008-04-12 Thread Kevin Kraly
It's a good thing that they were covered by the warranty! I hope I have that kind of luck with problems on the Cummins. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbpar

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-12 Thread LWB250
Call your local cable company and see if they'll come out and find it for you. They employ both truck-mounted and handheld "sniffers" that are looking for radiated signals to both keep the system working properly as well as to catch bootleggers. You could probably use a portable TV with a RG-6 "p

Re: [MBZ] OT: For some reason I am drawn to this

2008-04-12 Thread Rich Thomas
Man you guys are getting into some heavy shit now, don't know if I can handle that or not. --R Tom Hargrave wrote: > Ahem... 2 Tons? 4000 pounds? > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > O

Re: [MBZ] SL model

2008-04-12 Thread John Freer
Dave, check the gas door flap. All 380 and 450 engines are MB approved for regular fuel. Even the 190 2.3 is MB approved for regular. All others require premium as specified by MB including the 420 and 560 engines. John On 4/12/08, Dave H... <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have a 71 280SEL an 8

Re: [MBZ] SL model

2008-04-12 Thread Dave H...
I have a 71 280SEL an 81 280E an 87 560SL a 92 300TE and a 93 300E. My mother had, now my brothers, an 84 380SL Whiled I am certainly no engineer by any stretch of the imagination as I recall the literature for everyone of these vehicles stipulates Premium. I know from experience that

Re: [MBZ] SL model

2008-04-12 Thread Jim Cathey
> I don't know about the SL's but the 4.5 liter engines in my 280SEL > 4.5's > were only happy with mid grade or premium. The doggy smogged badged 450's (SL, SEL) in the US all were low compression, and should take regular gas. Certainly our SL did. Mid grade didn't work for the 250C, only the h

Re: [MBZ] SL model

2008-04-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
The 380's were regular gas but I suspect you will need mid-grade today. I don't know about the SL's but the 4.5 liter engines in my 280SEL 4.5's were only happy with mid grade or premium. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mail

Re: [MBZ] Man bites dog, was guns Now - Back to Guns OT OT

2008-04-12 Thread Loren Faeth
Well put At 08:32 PM 4/11/2008, you wrote: >We also have sociopath insurance, in >a variety of calibers. So far none of it has had to be used, >and that's just the way I like it! > >-- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: h

Re: [MBZ] SL model

2008-04-12 Thread Jim Cathey
> A gasser Mercedes that uses regular? The 450's all do, and I guess so do all the 380's. Everything else I know of wants premium. I know our 250C is _very_ unhappy on less. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://w

Re: [MBZ] OT: For some reason I am drawn to this

2008-04-12 Thread Jim Cathey
>> Manure is fairly light. > So, how much does 2 tons of it weigh? About two tons. Now, will that much _fit_ on the back of that flatbed? Is that going to be one of the things done regularly? A couple of years ago I picked up four eco-blocks (like big concrete Legos) that a guy wanted out of hi

Re: [MBZ] OT: For some reason I am drawn to this

2008-04-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
Ahem... 2 Tons? 4000 pounds? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter T. Arnold Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 8:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: For some reason I a

Re: [MBZ] OT: For some reason I am drawn to this

2008-04-12 Thread Peter T . Arnold
> >Manure is fairly light. So, how much does 2 tons of it weigh? -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 2007 HHR, 2.4L/Auto, LT2, 20Kmi, No problems! 1987 300SDL 286 KMI Now lives with Dave Walton, Cleveland Ohio 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 199Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a Cr

Re: [MBZ] Ebay and paypal

2008-04-12 Thread Tom Hargrave
I'm gone from eBay and now only sell through my web site - www.kegkits.com. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay Sent: Friday, April 11, 2008 8:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] got my truck back

2008-04-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think I should go down there and talk to their service manager. Its the dealer here in town. First they have never heard of injector problems on these engines. Then they said it might be the injectors but they were not sure and it was a $200 deductible. I knew there was no deductible. Th

Re: [MBZ] got my truck back

2008-04-12 Thread Mitch Haley
"Kaleb C. Striplin" wrote: > > They are not oil fired like the powerstroke, they are electronic. Gm > covered them, so didnt cost me anything. Are you now boycotting the dealership that tried to stiff you on the warranty? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new p

Re: [MBZ] got my truck back

2008-04-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They are not oil fired like the powerstroke, they are electronic. Gm covered them, so didnt cost me anything. Kevin Kraly wrote: > $400 injectors x 8 = $3200? That would sure turn over the money in my > wallet a little faster too! Seriously, how are the D-Max injectors fired? > I know that th

Re: [MBZ] SL model

2008-04-12 Thread Dave H...
A gasser Mercedes that uses regular? EVERY Gasser I have owned or presently do own specifies Premium/High Test ONLY!!! DaveH... -- From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2008 2:22 AM To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Subje

Re: [MBZ] Early vs. late gasser W126

2008-04-12 Thread E M
Thanks Kaleb. Ed 300E On 12/04/2008, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For some reason, the 560 doesnt wear out cams and have the timing chain > problems as bad as the 420 > > > E M wrote: > > What are the differences between the 420 and 560 other than > displacement? > > > > Ed >

Re: [MBZ] OT Philosophy

2008-04-12 Thread Mitch Haley
I'm assuming that eBay USA would find itself in trouble for anticompetitive behavior if they did that, but I may be expecting too much. Several of the states' attorney generals had sued Paypal for running an illegal unregulated bank, but all those snakes crawled back under their rocks after eBay bo

Re: [MBZ] OT...TV Broadband cable tracing question

2008-04-12 Thread archer
Just happened to think that I have several old CB radios which have >> antenna jacks. Could hook the distribution box end of the cable up to >> one CB and search with the other; using 12v power supplies on both ends. Gerry > That'd probably work. They also sell in-wall wire tracers, > but it's