Re: [MBZ] E320 Hesitation in Cornering

2008-09-23 Thread John Freer
Any chance that you may be left foot braking? TC doesn't like that. John On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 11:39 AM, Robert Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems that the rpm drops to 750 coming out a corner after a stop (like waiting to turn left) and when you accelerate out of the turn it

[MBZ] Iced coffee in Iowa

2008-09-23 Thread Dan Weeks
On Sep 23, 2008, at 7:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Panera doesn't have iced coffee. Curt: I grew up in Mass (Lexington) and have lived in Des Moines for the past 21 years. We do too have iced coffee. The Panera in Ames has iced coffee. I've gotten it there several times. Your waitress

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Rich Thomas
They're all Chinese? --R Wonko the Sane wrote: The Iowa State (Ames) folks are more like the MIT ... crowd. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I want to figure out a lever to switch between inside and outside... We run a woodstove most of the winter so the added moisture should be helpful... -Curt --- On Mon, 9/22/08, Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
They had it but didn't make me get it... When I was in Toronto in February I couldn't find anywhere that had non-sweet tea... -Curt --- On Mon, 9/22/08, Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Wilton Strickland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
Actually -- yes, it seems that way when we go to the Ames mall. Hadn't thought of that before but you are correct. On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 7:41 AM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They're all Chinese? --R Wonko the Sane wrote: The Iowa State (Ames) folks are more like the MIT ...

[MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread pm7088
Oh, I've got to jump on this My position: Using a wood stove does nothing to reduce the moisture in your home. Using a electric heat does nothing to reduce the moisture in your home. If you disagree with this position, than please answer the following question: When using a wood stove or

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Rich Thomas
You are absolutely correct. When it is cold outside (i.e., winter, usually) the air holds less moisture (humidity, water vapor) so when it is heated up it is still dry. I used a steamer kettle on my woodstove in the winter, helped a lot. I had a triple-dekka in Boston years ago, rented the

Re: [MBZ] W124 Front Bumper Replacement

2008-09-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
Does the air bag function? On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 9:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I just changed one the other day, well, it was the whole bumper. Took me longer to find the tools than to do the job -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ apt-get update apt-get

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Using a wood stove does nothing to reduce the moisture in your home. Using a electric heat does nothing to reduce the moisture in your home. Yes, but heating any air reduces its relative humidity, and the usual winter fare is too uncomfortable unless you do something about it. (Here, anyway.)

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Bill R
I always suspected you were a trouble maker. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 9:08 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air Oh, I've got to jump on this

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread pm7088
I'm thinking your saying that in fact there is no difference in the heating media. If so, I agree. Oil Hot water heat is just as dry as electric base boards. Pete -- Original message -- From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Using a wood stove does nothing to

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
A caution. Check underside of roof occasionally during winter to make sure excessive moisture is not condensing there - 'does in many areas of the country. Wilton - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] OT Friday humor Politics Fw: illegal aliens

2008-09-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Yeah, but your winters will be moderating as the planet heats up... Besides, my BIL is the biggest whiner about the cold, and he has lived in Manitoba and Edmonton his entire life. On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 5:06 PM, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, but we know you are going to complain

[MBZ] Warning buzzer

2008-09-23 Thread Jim Cathey
Ethelred (the Unready: 1982 380 SL) has got innumerable issues to deal with, but one that's the most in-your-face irritating is the seatbelt warning light that cycles with nearly every bump. So I pulled the warning module (next to the cruise control amplifier hanging from the brake pedal support)

Re: [MBZ] Trek to Starfest 2008

2008-09-23 Thread Loren Faeth
Y'all missed some good BBQ. Great bunch of folks from the eastern US. Paul and Shirley from FL in a SL 320 with lotsa miles on it. Werner and Nancy in a 300D 2.5 (probably has lotsa miles, but that topic didn't come up) Keith with his beautiful 300SEL 109. Love the air suspension! Carl

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Loren Faeth
Womens pantyhose make a better filter. You get two bags, and the stretch out as they fill. At 08:32 PM 9/22/2008, you wrote: I installed (I am sure duct tape was involved) one of my socks to the end of the dryer discharge hose. Caught 99% of the lint -- but had to be changed occasionally. On

Re: [MBZ] Warning buzzer

2008-09-23 Thread Loren Faeth
A simple, good Catheyesque fix! Congrats on a new one! At 09:51 AM 9/23/2008, you wrote: Ethelred (the Unready: 1982 380 SL) has got innumerable issues to deal with, but one that's the most in-your-face irritating is the seatbelt warning light that cycles with nearly every bump. So I pulled the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 126

2008-09-23 Thread Dan Weeks
I did that one winter also. NOT a good idea. lots of moisture on the windows, stuff got mildewed, etc. There's a HELL of a lot of water in a load of laundry. Dan On Sep 23, 2008, at 9:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I want to figure out a lever to switch between inside and outside... We

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Heating oil has been in a relative freefall lately, down to ~$3.70 in the last couple days from $4.79 when my oil company sent out pre-pay letters in July. I declined to lock in a price and so far that has been a gamble well paid off. We'll fill up this week at $1/gal less than we were offered

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 126

2008-09-23 Thread PM7088
I've never done it, wife would not be able to figure it out. My Dad did it for 20years {Winter Only}, using one of Mom's nylons. Worked fine, added heat and moisture to a very cold basement. Pete -- Original message -- From: Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] I did

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
In the winter it is, in the summer time when you've been out doing something an iced coffee is just the thing while you're cruising around in your vintage automobile... -Curt Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:37:05 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
A pair of the wife's stockings around the duct will kill the lint problem... The moisture problem bothers me a little. The idea of a heat exchanger interests me although it won't get as much of the heat as just ducting it in would and as I say we could actually benefit from some of the moisture.

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
My wife gave me a Craftsman drill/driver combo for Christmas 19.2v. Not a bad kit, the driver isn't as good as the drill, its slower and hard to put pressure on. Definately get a standard chuck! Dad has the same drill in 14v, his is lighter and has similar grunt but mine lasts longer. For you

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
C'mon coffee and engineers belong together... We just got a new coffee machine here that makes a decent latte, its busy all the time. -Curt Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:55:59 -0500 From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I have a Firestorm 12v thats a decent drill but can only drive a handful of 3 inch screws on a charge. My Crapsman 19.2v can drive many... -Curt Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:55:08 -0700 From: Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread R A Bennell
Get an impact driver. I bought an inexpensive Ryobi model from Home Depot last winter and have been quite happy with it. I have been driving 3 inch deck screws attaching 2X4's as strapping on a ceiling out at the cottage and it has done fine. Might not be a journeyman quality tool in the long

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Loren Faeth wrote: Womens pantyhose make a better filter. You get two bags, and the stretch out as they fill. With all the lint that comes out the dryer vent, I've got to think the only purpose for the dryer's internal lint screen is to start fires that can be blamed on the homeowner for

Re: [MBZ] Iced coffee in Iowa

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Is there maybe more than one Panera in Ames? This one was where LT Don told us to go eat at Red Lobster... There wasn't any iced coffee I could see, she suggested I could put ice in hot coffee... I hate doing that, ends up watery. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:23:07 -0500 From: Dan Weeks

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
With a woodstove it goes up the pipe, you use inside air for combustion air. Replacement air has to be drawn from the outside where ambient moisture is lower. I dunno about electric, never heard that as a complaint before. -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:07:48 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] Iced coffee in Iowa

2008-09-23 Thread Loren Faeth
Nope, one on South Duff (hwy 69), the old Hardees building. When were you in Ames, and why didn't you holler on the way through? At 11:40 AM 9/23/2008, you wrote: Is there maybe more than one Panera in Ames? This one was where LT Don told us to go eat at Red Lobster... There wasn't any iced

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread PM7088
So, you agree! The wood stove doesn't make it dryer Pete -- Original message -- From: Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] With a woodstove it goes up the pipe, you use inside air for combustion air. Replacement air has to be drawn from the outside where ambient

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread PM7088
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Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread OK Don
Do you have a model number for this one? Buy one of the Bosch drivers -- I have the one with the tilting head and the thing is amazing. Yes - a Bosch drill/driver would go well with my Leicas and Linhof. I guess those Germans know how to build other than Benz parts. -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Well, if you want a practical solution on what to do with all that lint? Get a spinning wheel and make thread or yarn, then take up weaving or knitting... And viola! Fully recyclable piece of clothing.! Just a thought! Too much time on my hands, I agree! Chuck On Sep 23, 2008, at 9:33

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 127

2008-09-23 Thread Dan Weeks
On Sep 23, 2008, at 12:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there maybe more than one Panera in Ames? This one was where LT Don told us to go eat at Red Lobster... The one I go to is just south of downtown a few blocks, on 65. Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 127

2008-09-23 Thread Dan Weeks
On Sep 23, 2008, at 12:19 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nope, one on South Duff (hwy 69), the old Hardees building. When were you in Ames, and why didn't you holler on the way through? THAT's the one I go to. Hwy 69, not 65. Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 126

2008-09-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Weeks wrote: I did that one winter also. NOT a good idea. lots of moisture on the windows, stuff got mildewed, etc. There's a HELL of a lot of water in a load of laundry. If you're going to keep that water indoors, get yourself some wooden drying racks and quit running the dryer.

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread Bill R
I can truthfully say that with my Hitachi and it's rapid charger and two batteries I have never run out of power. I might also mention that I can't do that stuff for more than 30 minutes on a good day. That probably makes a difference. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Bill R
OK Curt, on your recommendation I might give it a try when it gets hot again. Well, actually it is up to 79 outside now and climbing, but I'm talking about the 90+ stuff - then I'll go for a drive. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Bill R
We did the pantyhose thing one winter [west central Indiana] and I don’t remember any problems. I also don't remember doing it a second time, though. My memory never was what it sort of remember it used to be. BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Sure it does, it moves air around thus bringing dryer air into the house where otherwise that air transfer wouldn't take place. If your woodstove was setup with an external source of air then no it wouldn't cause any extra drying of the house's air. -Curt --- On Tue, 9/23/08, [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
I'd agree with my Craftsman, if I've got neither battery charged I either need more screws or need more material or need a break. -Curt --- On Tue, 9/23/08, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread Rich Thomas
On Amazon (I buy tools from them, good deals) they have a reconditioned one for $80, very good price. http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8keywords=Bosch%20driversearch-type=besttag=coffeeresearch13289-20index=toolslink_code=qs Bosch PS10-2 Litheon 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion I-Driver Kit

[MBZ] Washing machines; was: Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 126

2008-09-23 Thread Loren Faeth
The washers built 40 years ago with blackmore or blackwell (or something like that) designed guts had a spin cycle like a commercial laundry extractor (centrifuge). They would wind up and whine like a banshee, but stuff came out pretty dry. They were deemed unsafe by our consumer watchdogs.

Re: [MBZ] Washing machines; was: Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 126

2008-09-23 Thread Peter Frederick
Modern front loaders usually have a fast spin cycle. My Bosch is great, takes less than half the time it used to to dry laundry, either on the outside line (preferred) or in the dryer. We used to vent the dryer in the house in the winter, but since I've tightened up the windows and gotten the

[MBZ] 190D diff continued

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
So I got my 190D back, the diff bearing is still making noise but the shrieking symphony of the stuck parking brake cable is gone. I've gotten one quote so far for $450 shipped for a diff from somewhere on the west coast. Still waiting on another quote. Meanwhile Fred has found an early '84

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread OK Don
Very good - thanks! On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Amazon (I buy tools from them, good deals) they have a reconditioned one for $80, very good price.

[MBZ] WTF?

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/85203.html All the wood and moldings are gone? ___ 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

[MBZ] Another one for Fred

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/846851975.html ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Almost forgot to mention if you do a place that makes it for you try it with milk instead of cream. I find the cream at Dunkin Donuts for instance to taste kinda waxy... -Curt Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:30:42 -0400 From: Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] What about you? To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] 190D diff continued

2008-09-23 Thread Scott Ritchey
As I recall, Marshall said these seldom wore out unless abused (e.g., run dry). Even if yours is bad, an average used differential should work fine. Also, as I recall, Marshall said the noise problem was often the rubber mount (which gets hard) and not the actual differential. Scott Ritchey

[MBZ] OT: Tractors

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Speaking of which I got to see a Farmall Super MD on Sunday, it was running a shingle mill. The MDs all started on gas and when the engine warmed up could switch over to diesel. Its pretty amazing to see in action. That shingle mill was from the 1890s and was pretty much all the Super MD could

Re: [MBZ] 190D diff continued

2008-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond
Interesting, I seem to remember that also. How big a deal is the mount to do? I'm putting together my next parts order right now anyway. -Curt --- On Tue, 9/23/08, Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [MBZ] 190D diff continued To: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2008-09-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Who would vandalize such a pretty car? On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 4:02 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/85203.html All the wood and moldings are gone? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

[MBZ] Diff noise

2008-09-23 Thread Dan Weeks
On Sep 23, 2008, at 3:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I got my 190D back, the diff bearing is still making noise The diff on my 82 300SD has been making noise for the 55k miles I've been driving it. It's never gotten any worse, so I've stopped worrying about it. Dan 82 300SD, 310k

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2008-09-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Already a parts car? Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 4:03 PM To: Diesel List Subject: [MBZ] WTF?

Re: [MBZ] Trek to Starfest 2008

2008-09-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Loren, I recently read a new book-photo essay type book on the Lincoln Highway-have you seen it? That would be sweet-MB's from NYC to CA. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles. (SOLD). 1990 300D 2.5t 160K miles. Wickford, RI -Original

Re: [MBZ] 190D diff continued

2008-09-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Curt, et al. The 201 diff. bolts to the sub-frame, no mounts. Fred Moir Lynn MA 300TD 190DT Bent 190DT Blue At 04:24 PM 9/23/2008, you wrote: Interesting, I seem to remember that also. How big a deal is the mount to do? I'm putting together my next parts order right now anyway. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] WTF?

2008-09-23 Thread Frederick W Moir
Alles. It's twin (with mouldings) is in Naumkeg J/Y 90 380SEL Fred Moir Lynn MA At 04:30 PM 9/23/2008, you wrote: Who would vandalize such a pretty car? On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 4:02 PM, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/85203.html All

[MBZ] WTF?/etc

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Several years ago, I was at PNP scrounging parts for my 81 300D; 'glanced inside a 126 beside the 123 I was picking from, and low and behold, there lay on the rear floor of the 126 a complete set of wood door moldings perfectly matching those in my 91 126! 'Snapped 'em up; 'used one of 'em few

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread Luther
Two words. Impact Driver. They are the best screwdriver ever invented. I have the 18v Dewalt version and it's rumored to be able to drive a 6 lag bolt into wood without a pilot hole. I've not tried it myself, but maybe I will later today. When driving screws into hard wood, you must drill pilot

Re: [MBZ] OT Friday humor Politics Fw: illegal aliens

2008-09-23 Thread R A Bennell
They keep promising global warming but so far we have not seen much improvement. I say, bring it on - especially about January. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 8:29 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] O/T Moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread R A Bennell
My doctor says that people need humidity levels that are bad for the house. He says water running off of the windows is about right. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 7:31 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] RE Venting clothes drier (dryer) inside

2008-09-23 Thread R A Bennell
I wonder about using some sort of housing with either an air filter out of a car or out of a shop vacuum? I sort of wonder if the dust needs to be taken down to a small level - 1 micron? Maybe use the stocking first and then the filter to keep the filter cleaner longer? Or, one might be able

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread Luther
I use it on ANY screw. Small or large. It will NOT strip them if you keep enough pressure on the screw, which turns out to be way less pressure than ANY drill driver I've ever used. Luther OK Don wrote: I noticed those, but have never used one. Yes, I know about pilot holes, and have the

[MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Following is an article I wrote on the subject several years ago. It's long, but some listers may find it useful. For others, please forgive me for boring you with it. MOISTURE CONDENSATION IN ATTICS CRAWLSPACES By Wilton Strickland A combination of excessive moisture (high relative humidity

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
Ironic timing -- when I saw the subject line, I slid up to the computer, about to to reply that Wilton might have some professional expertise in this area. You fired a JATO bottle before I had the opportunity. (How many folks are Googling JATO, Wilton? grin) D. On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 5:47

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:37:06 -0400, Mitch wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: In another couple weeks I'm going to stop sending dryer air outside to see if it will impact our oil usage... That kind of moisture can do real damage to a house... Or be a great assistance to keeping

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
Your mpg may vary. Lots of variables. On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 5:35 PM, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It seems than at Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:37:06 -0400, Mitch wrote: Curt Raymond wrote: In another couple weeks I'm going to stop sending dryer air outside to see if it will impact our oil

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, Wonko, I do have some experience/expertise in this area. 'Little bit in the JATO area, too. BTW, you know, of course, what is commonly known as JATO is REALLY RATO (Rocket Assisted Take Off). Did you ever see it used on a CG aircraft? 'Think I've seen some photos of such. Wilton -

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
Before my time. When I earned my Aircrew Wings (1976) the Albatross had been banned from water landings and was being babied for more potential years on the airframe. We were based at the Otis AFB site, really long runways (only a third of which we needed on Runway 32). Was a kick on runway 32 to

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yeah, 'thought I'd seen photos of HU-16 JATO takeoff. I agree, JATO not advisable for 'copters. Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT -

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread OK Don
I like this drill a lot, except for the hex bit requirement - any way to adapt a jacobs chuck to one of these beasts? On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Amazon (I buy tools from them, good deals) they have a reconditioned one for $80, very good price.

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
Found a photo of one of my favorite airframes. This plane was bullet-proof. It was NOT built on a Monday -- it was built like a Benz (and was a lot like a 240D). http://www.semperparatus.com/images/hu16e_grumman_albatross.jpg Hundreds of hours navigating the 7245 out on George's Bank.

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread OK Don
This one is both the swivel Bosch, AND an impact driver! Looks about right for installing cabinets, but uses hex bits. It's ALWAYS something! On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 5:31 PM, Luther [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use it on ANY screw. Small or large. It will NOT strip them if you keep enough

Re: [MBZ] W124 Front Bumper Replacement

2008-09-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hell if I know, never wrecked the car. Wonko the Sane wrote: Does the air bag function? On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 9:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: I just changed one the other day, well, it was the whole bumper. Took me longer to find the tools than to do the job

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yep, a fine, tough bird. Wilton, 5000 hrs in another toughun. - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air Found a photo of one of my

[MBZ] Ralph E Wasserbaech is out of the office.

2008-09-23 Thread rw50
I will be out of the office starting 09/23/2008 and will not return until 12/24/2008. I have moved on to another project outside of Chrysler. If you need assistance please contact David Dorann (248-576-8340) [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
BTW, the only thing I get to come up on the military.esptgear site is the photo of gold wings. What are they, Navy enlisted aircrew wings? Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 23,

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Oh, I'm sorry! I meant COAST GUARD wings! Or do they use same as Navy? Wilton - Original Message - From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air Found a

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
Yes (and answering your following email) -- they are Aircrew Wings. Navy and Coast Guard and (I think) Marines share the same badge. In some ways, they are more valued in the Coast Guard than pilot wings. Pilots did six years and went to the airlines -- aircrew folks often hung around for a

Re: [MBZ] W124 Front Bumper Replacement

2008-09-23 Thread Wonko the Sane
I think the air bag has some interconnection to the front bumper -- but I might be in error. If the steering wheel doesn't have a big balloon sticking out, we should be cool. D. On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 7:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: hell if I know, never wrecked the car.

Re: [MBZ] W124 Front Bumper Replacement

2008-09-23 Thread brian . toscano
The temp sensor is in the front bumper. Brian Toscano Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -Original Message- From: Wonko the Sane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:23:12 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Front Bumper

[MBZ] anyone want a nice 81 300SD? $1950

2008-09-23 Thread Loren Faeth
Came across a nice looking 81 300SD (126) at the gas station in Des Moines today while i was filling up. Guy said he moved here from GA, car has Georgia plates on it. He said 270k miles. Had new tires and looked decently maintained. Seems like a cheap price for a nice SD. I have his phone

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 34, Issue 126

2008-09-23 Thread Jim Cathey
There's a HELL of a lot of water in a load of laundry. We dry on racks when time and conditions allow. So how's that worse than venting the dryer inside? With my Fisher and Paykel, I had picked that out as our next washer, to replace the 40yo Kenmore. (Well over 30, anyway.) So my wife

Re: [MBZ] OT - moisture in air

2008-09-23 Thread Wilton Strickland
Oh, I understand. You have every right to be proud of those gold wings, and I meant no less - just trying to make sure I had the nomenclature right. Don't forget, I've been enlisted, too, though only 3 years and 7 months - B-47E maint. crew chief . I'm also very well aware that it takes more

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tractors

2008-09-23 Thread Loren Faeth
cool! I always thought an MD would be fun Our original '39 H started on gas then ran on kerosene. The WWII vintage TD series crawlers are interesting too. For a while IH had a TD that was bigger than any caterpillar product. At 03:23 PM 9/23/2008, you wrote: Speaking of which I got to see

Re: [MBZ] Anyone want a nice 300SD

2008-09-23 Thread Dan Weeks
On Sep 23, 2008, at 8:47 PM, Loren wrote: Came across a nice looking 81 300SD (126) at the gas station in Des Moines today while i was filling up. Guy said he moved here from GA, car has Georgia plates on it. He said 270k miles. Had new tires and looked decently maintained. Seems like a

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread Rich Thomas
It is fairly low RPM/high torque so drilling is not a forte. You can put those speed drill bits with the hex ends in it for pilot holes and such, but it doesn't do too well. --R OK Don wrote: I like this drill a lot, except for the hex bit requirement - any way to adapt a jacobs chuck to

[MBZ] Windows on a Mac

2008-09-23 Thread LWB250
Who was looking for a copy of Parallels? They have a bundle deal out right now that's got Parallels and 9-10 other titles for $49. I got my copy this way... http://www.parallels.com/en/green_bundle1/ Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] OT - cordless screw drivers

2008-09-23 Thread OK Don
On reconsidering, I already have a couple of corded drills - don't really need another drill, so will only consider this tool to be a screw driver. I looked on Lowes' web site, and yes, they do sell Bosch, but the site said that my local store didn't carry them. We went there anyway, to look at

Re: [MBZ] RE Venting clothes drier (dryer) inside

2008-09-23 Thread OK Don
I tried this once, almost thirty years ago - built a box out of three A/C filters, aluminum sheets (top and bottom) and duct tape. There was way too much moisture in the house, and fine lint did pass through the filters. Of course, it was too dry without it -- On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 5:37 PM, R A

Re: [MBZ] RE What about you?

2008-09-23 Thread OK Don
The fibers are too short to make thread from. We tried making hand laid paper with it - still too short, had to mix it with other fibers. On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 12:21 PM, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, if you want a practical solution on what to do with all that lint? Get a

[MBZ] OT was what about you, now Washer Lint

2008-09-23 Thread harry watkins
If you really won't lint, strain the washer water. I plumbed my house for both black and gray sewage. The black goes directly to the septic plant. The gray goes to a settlement barrel, then to a 55 gallon barrel with a float operated pump. I made a six port manifold that allows gray water to

Re: [MBZ] W124 Front Bumper Replacement

2008-09-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no connection to the bumper Wonko the Sane wrote: I think the air bag has some interconnection to the front bumper -- but I might be in error. If the steering wheel doesn't have a big balloon sticking out, we should be cool. D. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E

Re: [MBZ] W124 Front Bumper Replacement

2008-09-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Where have you been, I though you were dead [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The temp sensor is in the front bumper. Brian Toscano Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86

Re: [MBZ] Ralph E Wasserbaech is out of the office.

2008-09-23 Thread Robert Rentfro
That was random... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 1:36 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Ralph E Wasserbaech is out of the office. I will be out of the office starting

Re: [MBZ] '87 300D saga continues

2008-09-23 Thread Redghost
She is attending both Jesuit schools here and at home. For some reason the jeebus stuff does not seem to compute for her. Still trying to get her head around people believing in spaghetti. Too hard to have her understand it is tongue in cheek. I think the way they teach is too literal

Re: [MBZ] Iced coffee in Iowa

2008-09-23 Thread Redghost
Temp-daughter looks at me strange when I tell her to eat veggies. Or fruit, or even something new in the way of food, or tell her new things that challenge her vision of reality. It is as if she were confronted by a fish and it starts talking to her. Anyway, she likes her coffee. Talks

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