Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
It is a labour of love if you want to sit and record your lps to digital. Keep in mind that sometimes the new CD sounds better and sometimes the "remaster" is crap. Whatever floats your boat. Zedic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sp

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Testing

2008-11-24 Thread Peter Frederick
I've forgotten, what car is this in? The W115 300D does not use current draw to turn the GP lamp on, it's on a separate temperature sensor that screws into the head and operates pretty much by heat from the coolant and theoretically from the current heating a bimetallic spring. It's a tem

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Jim Cathey
All dimensional #1 and finish grade ply, not knotty wood and particle board. I don't care much about knots, etc. But no particle/chip board will be used. I spec'd plywood. There will be some OSB in the floor joists, but I don't mind that so much. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Jim Cathey
Found out, after installing 900sqft that the initial 700 were red and the other 800 were white. I'd want the white oak installed, not the red. We're going carpet, though. Easy, and cheap, and warmer to the feet. And has the advantage of taking out the orange shag in the rest of the house at t

Re: [MBZ] OT: The West Wing

2008-11-24 Thread Jim Cathey
As for the Marionberry/blackberry What sort of soil is it planted in? Pine tree potting soil. At least, so it seems based upon its behavior. Can't keep the pine trees from sprouting up everywhere. Decomposed granite, very well drained. The lawn area, where they touched upon, had some kin

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Jim Cathey
I always hated the free papers, largely because the classification was so poor. (Otherwise I'd like it just fine.) I didn't really want to take the time to read every page closely. CL is better that way. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts se

Re: [MBZ] 190D diff

2008-11-24 Thread Jim Cathey
the noise has gone away but some remains, he thinks the center carrier bearing is at fault and do I want to replace it? Ours is bad. Largely because I resurrected and re-lubed a known bad bearing back in the day when I didn't know whether or not the re-trannying was going to work out. It makes

Re: [MBZ] Storing SD with windshield leak

2008-11-24 Thread Jim Cathey
My 79 SD is going to be parked for quite some time. Maybe up to four years... My main concern about storage is the windshield has a leak in it, and the only rust on the car is surface rust in the driver's foot well. I'd like to keep that rust from spreading... so what are my options? Car co

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Testing

2008-11-24 Thread Jim Cathey
So I finally tested the glow plugs. The readings, from back to front, were as follows: 1V, 0V, 1V, 2.0V 0.9V with still no glow plug light on the dash What does that mean? Time to replace glow plugs? The 2V one is probably corroded inside, and will probably need to be replaced. The 0V one is sh

Re: [MBZ] Storing SD with windshield leak

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:27 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Craig McCluskey wrote: > >> How about just sealing the windshield with the low-viscosity caulk-type >> stuff? >> > > At that point I'd rather put a new windshield & seal in. I would be kinda > embarrassed about that when

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 5:42 PM, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I started down this path once, then I gave up & started buying CDs of what > I > wanted. You'd be surprised at what's already out there! > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > Here is my outlook on this issue. If I own a vinyl, 8-tr

Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet

2008-11-24 Thread OK Don
I have that set, and it works. I've used them on several very tight things and got them off without ruining them. It does help if they're not tapered though -- >> >> Maybe this would help: >> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94119 >> > > I love those rubber strap wr

Re: [MBZ] CDI back in service

2008-11-24 Thread John Robbins
John Robbins wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: Gasoline mixed in with the fuel? Bad diesel from the "gas" station... Dunno which one if it was that or water. If the fueling station screwed up by adding gasoline I imagine I would have figured it out 15 miles down the road instead of 500. Would

Re: [MBZ] CDI back in service

2008-11-24 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: Gasoline mixed in with the fuel? Bad diesel from the "gas" station... Dunno which one if it was that or water. If the fueling station screwed up by adding gasoline I imagine I would have figured it out 15 miles down the road instead of 500. John ___

Re: [MBZ] Storing SD with windshield leak

2008-11-24 Thread John Robbins
Craig McCluskey wrote: How about just sealing the windshield with the low-viscosity caulk-type stuff? At that point I'd rather put a new windshield & seal in. I would be kinda embarrassed about that when the windshield installer showed up... John ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Wilton Strickland wrote: >> >> Here's a copy of the schematic. >> >> Need to remove the bonnet to access O-rings on swivel spout. 'Can't get >> grip on bonnet; can't get under it yet, either. > > Maybe this would help: > htt

Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Wilton Strickland wrote: Here's a copy of the schematic. Need to remove the bonnet to access O-rings on swivel spout. 'Can't get grip on bonnet; can't get under it yet, either. Maybe this would help: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94119

[MBZ] OT - digital photo panorama printers

2008-11-24 Thread OK Don
Has anyone delt with this shop, or have another one to recommend? http://panoramaprinters.com/ I have some stitched together 360 degree panorama photos that I want printed (Canon printers only go to 24") 84 inches long -- -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are only three sports: bullfighting, mo

Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Can't get > > grip on bonnet; can't get under it yet, either. > > > > Wilton > > -- next part -- > > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > > Name: faucet.jpg > > Type: image/

Re: [MBZ] OT - faucet

2008-11-24 Thread E M
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[MBZ] OT - faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
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Re: [MBZ] Sexy MB mechanic

2008-11-24 Thread Wonko the Sane
There was a car? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:06 PM, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Did anyone else see a 115 in that picture? > > On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 8:07 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Finally, some added value from the dealer for those $200 oil changes. ;-) > > > > Ed > > 300E >

Re: [MBZ] Sexy MB mechanic

2008-11-24 Thread OK Don
Did anyone else see a 115 in that picture? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 8:07 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Finally, some added value from the dealer for those $200 oil changes. ;-) > > Ed > 300E > > 2008/11/24 Frederick W Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> Wilton, et al. >> Is that what that noise wa

Re: [MBZ] Warbirds over the White Cliffs of Dover

2008-11-24 Thread OK Don
Cool - wish there was more of the engines, and less of the signing. I also wonder how much difference the clipped wing tips make -- or did he loose them to ground loops? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 5:11 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUx3MU9iM6c > -- OK Don, KD5NRO

Re: [MBZ] Radio Shack spray electronic cleaner

2008-11-24 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:09:59 -0500, Glenn wrote: > I had some really surprising success over the weekend using > Radio Shack spray electronic cleaner on some things in my > turntable to get things working correctly again. Since I > assumed the problems may have been caused by oxidat

Re: [MBZ] Storing SD with windshield leak

2008-11-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:38:25 -0600 John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My 79 SD is going to be parked for quite some time. Maybe up to four > years... My main concern about storage is the windshield has a leak in > it, and the only rust on the car is surface rust in the driver's foot >

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Testing

2008-11-24 Thread Robert Rentfro
Very well. What about the no light on the dash when the key is turned? Would the two bad glow plugs cause that? Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 7:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: R

Re: [MBZ] CDI back in service

2008-11-24 Thread Wonko the Sane
Gasoline mixed in with the fuel? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 5:33 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Got the CDI back from the dealer on Friday, and all is well again. Bad > fuel was the only problem... which is bizarre. Since the problem started so > quickly I don't think it was gasolin

Re: [MBZ] Storing SD with windshield leak

2008-11-24 Thread OK Don
Both? - car cover to protect the finish from the blowing and flapping tarp. I've read that you want the cover to "breath", but don't know how significant that is with the bottom open. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 5:38 PM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My 79 SD is going to be parked for quit

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread OK Don
According to this site - http://www.alleyinsider.com/companies/craigslist Craigs list makes a profit of $25 million/yr., and has 25 employees. That's $1 million per employee! Pretty good for a free service! On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 2:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They charg

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Testing

2008-11-24 Thread Loren Faeth
Replace the second and 4th plugs in order of testing. At 08:30 PM 11/24/2008, you wrote: So I finally tested the glow plugs. The readings, from back to front, were as follows: 1V, 0V, 1V, 2.0V 0.9V with still no glow plug light on the dash What does that mean? Time to replace glow plugs? Bob R

Re: [MBZ] Diesel price

2008-11-24 Thread OK Don
We export a significant (40%?) percentage of our Diesel production - if they'll pay more somewhere else, that's the price we'll pay as well. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 10:50 AM, John Robbins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: >> >> Au contraire. It's supply and demand. Diesel = h

Re: [MBZ] Glow Plug Testing

2008-11-24 Thread Robert Rentfro
So I finally tested the glow plugs. The readings, from back to front, were as follows: 1V, 0V, 1V, 2.0V 0.9V with still no glow plug light on the dash What does that mean? Time to replace glow plugs? Bob R '77 300D -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On B

Re: [MBZ] Von Karajan Greatest

2008-11-24 Thread Mak
One of the great conductors who has left his mark in classical music . Strauss Waltz to Wagner ,all done to perfection. mak - Original Message - From: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Von

Re: [MBZ] CDI back in service

2008-11-24 Thread Loren Faeth
This spring I was starting out with my "new" JD after refilling the sprayer. it went 50 ft and died just like the switch was shut off. I feared the worst. a transient electric problem. I got off and started looking for possible culprits. Nothing obvious. Saw the fuel filter had a drain.

Re: [MBZ] OT Biodiesel *processor* for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-24 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Rich! yes but not really, no, and kinda',...;-) you *could* make soap from it, but nobody would want to use it for anything other than maybe cleaning their tools! leftover Methanol and other impurities from the oil wind up in the Glycerin, and it's not something you'd want on you

[MBZ] Radio Shack spray electronic cleaner

2008-11-24 Thread Glenn Brown
I had some really surprising success over the weekend using Radio Shack spray electronic cleaner on some things in my turntable to get things working correctly again. Since I assumed the problems may have been caused by oxidation, I decided to spary some of this stuff into the 3-way switch in my 3

Re: [MBZ] Sexy MB mechanic

2008-11-24 Thread E M
Finally, some added value from the dealer for those $200 oil changes. ;-) Ed 300E 2008/11/24 Frederick W Moir <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Wilton, et al. > Is that what that noise was? I thought she was filling the radiator! > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > OK, I'll shut up and go away. > > At 06:46 PM 11/24/20

Re: [MBZ] Sexy MB mechanic

2008-11-24 Thread Frederick W Moir
Wilton, et al. Is that what that noise was? I thought she was filling the radiator! Fred Moir Lynn MA OK, I'll shut up and go away. At 06:46 PM 11/24/2008, you wrote: 'Think that sound I heard was probably a massive number of "mice" clicking in unison. Wilton _

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, removal of the bonnet IS the question; there's no knurling; tried prying so far; 'can't get under it yet. BTW, the O-ring is on the spout above the retaining ring. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, Novem

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Found that hour or so ago; wrong faucet. Mine's called "Waterfall"; 'bout 20 years old; not currently shown on the site. Thanks. Wilton - Original Message - From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - k

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:38 PM, E M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why you didn't bring the poor thing home and give it a new home? ;-) > > Ed > 300E $3000 is a King's Ransom for me right now. I can't beg, borrow or steal that amount of money for any reason. EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" -

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
That spring clip will slide out sideways from a slot in the base, it holds the spigot in (a groove around it the ring slides into) so it can rotate. You can't yank up on it to get it apart without first pulling out the retainer ring. The o-ring is around the base of the spigot, that is probab

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
Wife just brought me the original schematic and install instructions. 'Looks like spout may be held in place by a spring retaining ring. 'May come out just by pulling hard upward; 'may try that tomorrow. Install instructions for spout merely say, "Install spout assy to body." Schematic shows O-r

Re: [MBZ] OT Biodiesel *processor* for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Can you make soap from the glycerin? It's pretty clean, right? I thought I read that somewhere that it is a usable by-product. --R ernest breakfield wrote: hi Andrew, (it's Ernest, actually; not Ernie.) i don't want to deflate anyone's balloon WRT Biofuels; i'm a big proponent of re

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread E M
Not sure if this helps Wilton. http://www.deltafaucet.com/customersupport/troubleshoot/kitchen-single-handle.html Ed 300E 2008/11/24 Rolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Take a picture, usually these things are all loosened from underneath > and then you take it apart via allen socket or so. Home depot a

Re: [MBZ] OT Biodiesel *processor* for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-24 Thread ernest breakfield
hi Andrew, (it's Ernest, actually; not Ernie.) i don't want to deflate anyone's balloon WRT Biofuels; i'm a big proponent of responsible Biofuels, and have been using B100 in our '85 300D for several years/50K+ miles already. i just don't want to see anyone get sucked into thinking it

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
You gotta look at the tradeoff of what you pay for the car and gas over time. He could spend thousands more to find something that gets maybe 10mpg better. It would take a fair amount of time to balance out capital, operation, maintenance, depreciation, etc. I had this conversation with my w

Re: [MBZ] Sexy MB mechanic

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
'Think that sound I heard was probably a massive number of "mice" clicking in unison. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Hendrik & Fay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 6:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] Sexy MB mechanic > Warning, contains female

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Rolf
Take a picture, usually these things are all loosened from underneath and then you take it apart via allen socket or so. Home depot and Lowes sell repair "kits" that are pretty generic. -Rolf Redghost wrote: > Not sure if this helps, but I have tried to do repair on kitchen sink > swivel faucets.

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Redghost
Not sure if this helps, but I have tried to do repair on kitchen sink swivel faucets. I ended up just getting a new faucet and putting that in. I had to remove the faucet anyway and there was so much more needing attention that it was simpler to install new than take the thing apart and t

Re: [MBZ] CDI back in service

2008-11-24 Thread John Robbins
Peter Frederick wrote: Replace the ball joint soon -- once the boot is torn, they corrode and wear quickly. Will keep a closer eye on it then! Sounds like that will be a summer project. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list

[MBZ] Storing SD with windshield leak

2008-11-24 Thread John Robbins
My 79 SD is going to be parked for quite some time. Maybe up to four years... My main concern about storage is the windshield has a leak in it, and the only rust on the car is surface rust in the driver's foot well. I'd like to keep that rust from spreading... so what are my options? Car co

Re: [MBZ] CDI back in service

2008-11-24 Thread Peter Frederick
Replace the ball joint soon -- once the boot is torn, they corrode and wear quickly. Peter On Nov 24, 2008, at 5:33 PM, John Robbins wrote: Got the CDI back from the dealer on Friday, and all is well again. Bad fuel was the only problem... which is bizarre. Since the problem started so

[MBZ] CDI back in service

2008-11-24 Thread John Robbins
Got the CDI back from the dealer on Friday, and all is well again. Bad fuel was the only problem... which is bizarre. Since the problem started so quickly I don't think it was gasoline mixed in the fuel, but was water instead. My fuel filter has a water separator, but I guess it became full

[MBZ] 190D diff

2008-11-24 Thread Curt Raymond
So my 190D went to my Indy today. Tonight he calls, the diff is in and some of the noise has gone away but some remains, he thinks the center carrier bearing is at fault and do I want to replace it? I've been driving my Dodge Dakota 110 miles a day for a month, YES I want to replace it, I just w

[MBZ] Sexy MB mechanic

2008-11-24 Thread Hendrik & Fay
Warning, contains female nudity http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii118/vengeanceunlimited/image15257.jpg Hendrik ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubs

[MBZ] Warbirds over the White Cliffs of Dover

2008-11-24 Thread RELNGSON
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[MBZ] UCAs

2008-11-24 Thread Curt Raymond
So yesterday morning at 13F I started on the UCAs on my '83 240D. Finished 3 hours later at 33F... The rapid drop in temp (the weekend before was 60's and raining) has wreaked hell everywhere, the door locks on the 240D were badly frozen... Anyway removal on the driver's side was reasonably eas

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: "Its worth about 1500" You may be right. But, this thing is in amazing shape, has only 116,000 miles and has a stack of service records, and new tires. It is worth more (in my opinion) than just some other 93 Cadillac. But, your point is taken, I will start lower. Donald H. Sno

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread R A Bennell
You folks do recall what the price of gas was a couple of months back, right? Do you not believe that the price will, like the South, rise again?? Randy (with the Supercrew and a boat the uses 10+ gallons per hour) -Original Message- > How about a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE L 6.3? $2,85

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I wish somebody would clone ebay and put them out of business Like Yahoo? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yes, that's right. That's 'zackly why I'm trying to get it apart. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Allan Streib" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet > > "Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL P

Re: [MBZ] windshield

2008-11-24 Thread RELNGSON
> ...Ok, I will be getting a Mercedes Windshield, (Isn't my Insurance Company > nice?) my question still stands. Is there any unusual things that one should > know in replacing a 1992 W140 S35-/300SD windshield? An Independent glass > company will be doing the replacing... > The fact that it's

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yea, 'thought of that, too, but I STILL hafta get the old one off; unit seems in excellent condition otherwise, though. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - kitch

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
"Wilton Strickland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > Yea, 'thought of that, too, but I STILL hafta get the old one off; unit > seems in excellent condition otherwise, though. Parts and "repair kits" for Delta faucets should be readily available at any better hardware store. So if the finish is good,

Re: [MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
Probably it screws off, but it is probably goobered up from 20 yr of crap, so it might be time for a new unit and save the aggravation of the next aspect going bad. --R Wilton Strickland wrote: Yea, I know, this is an MB list, but there's lot's of other expertise amongst you guys, too. Any o

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
He has a real job. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: I've never seen a Republican pimp before. I wonder - how would such a person would differ from a non-party affiliated pimp? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:56 PM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rich wrote: "I had one of those I put to th

Re: [MBZ] Ethanol

2008-11-24 Thread Smith, Todd
Hello Jim, Ethanol became the cause de jour during the '70s in the First Oil Crisis because it was something that could be fermented in large quantity. It is not the best alcohol to work from since it absorbs water extremely well and it causes problems with the normal petroleum distribution infra

[MBZ] OT - kitchen sink faucet

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
Yea, I know, this is an MB list, but there's lot's of other expertise amongst you guys, too. Any of you guys installed or repaired a swiveling kitchen sink faucet recently. Swiveling spout at our kitchen sink leaks around its base, at the swivel seal(s), that is. The spout rises vertically 8 to

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Its worth about 1500 Donald Snook wrote: Rich wrote: "I had one of those I put to the list a year or two ago, 98 Deville, no bites. Dad's car, always dealer serviced, always in garage, new tires/batt, nearly new condition (a few paint dings), had 40k or 50k miles on it, now has not quite 60k,

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
I've never seen a Republican pimp before. I wonder - how would such a person would differ from a non-party affiliated pimp? On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:56 PM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Rich wrote: "I had one of those I put to the list a year or two ago, 98 > Deville, no bites. Dad

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
geez, a few years ago that car even the way it is would have sold for what, at least 5k easy I would think. Ed Booher wrote: On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Red, Saddle interior. I could see a little bit of rust bubbling, so might be bad, might just be s

Re: [MBZ] OT Biodiesel *processor* for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Ernie, you really know how to deflate a baloon. Thanks for your insights, though. I feel nearly $3k richer. ;) I On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 2:19 PM, ernest breakfield < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > first, it's a processor, not a "generator" as you had it titled,... > > either way, that's nutsy p

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
GEEE, I wonder why. When are they going to figure out why all the old time sellers are bailing on them? Redghost wrote: Ebay INVESTED in CL, does not own. As it is,epay is going down hill fast and will be posting a loss in the next two quarters. No idea if they will come back strong. clay

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
they will never destroy autotrader.com Mitch Haley wrote: Redghost wrote: They charge the hookers to advertise. you need a CC now to be able to list "erotic" services. After they destroy all competition with the possible exception of cars.com (can you say anticompetitive behavior?), then the

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread E M
Yeah, forget that turbo diesel engine swap you were thinking about, here's the engine you want to shoehorn in! lol Ed 300E 2008/11/24 Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > hmmm, got any details on this? Im interested. > > Ed Booher wrote: > >> How about a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE L 6.3? $2,

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
They charge for job posting ads in 10 cities, and also apartment listings or some such in NY Allan Streib wrote: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: speaking of craigslist --- how do they make money? I have no idea. I've never had to pay for anything I've posted or sold on CL. That includ

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I guess the same reason anybody else makes money on stock they own. andrew strasfogel wrote: So with their 25% share how does ebay make money on its CL investment? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 1

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I wish somebody would clone ebay and put them out of business Allan Streib wrote: "andrew strasfogel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: ebay puchased Craigslist some time ago. They own a good chunk of Craigslist stock, but do not own it outright nor even have a majority position. They do own a Crai

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hmmm, got any details on this? Im interested. Ed Booher wrote: How about a 1969 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE L 6.3? $2,850 ( I think, have to double check ) EdB On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Allan wrote: "If you want a big land yacht to cruise around in,

Re: [MBZ] Shocking!

2008-11-24 Thread R A Bennell
Isn't this likely "Hammie"? A 123 240D with a recently replaced hood etc. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 9:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shock

[MBZ] Ok, let's try this again. Windshield replacement W140..1992

2008-11-24 Thread Walt Lasher
1992 300SD/S350 W140 -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 1540 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081124/5d484dc8/attach

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-24 Thread Jeff Zedic
If you had a total digital system, yes the analogue would like rubbish. Solid state will make it sound ok but tubes would be best. Digital has much much less audio info than analogue but it's good enough for the vast majority of people. Zedic ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Windshield replacement W140

2008-11-24 Thread E M
g I should be aware of in the > > installation that is out of the ordinary?? > > > > Walt Lasher > > Seattle > > 1992 W140 300SD > > -- next part -- > > A non-text attachment was scrubbed... > > Name: winmail.dat > > Type: application/ms-

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-24 Thread Anthony Galioto
If you play an analog on a digital system does it play true, or must it be played on an analog tube system to sound really good? Anthony On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 1:54 PM, Rich Thomas < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/11/resurrect_your_records.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B4

Re: [MBZ] Windshield replacement W140

2008-11-24 Thread Wilton Strickland
ation/ms-tnef > Size: 1596 bytes > Desc: not available > URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081124/cd 706b86/attachment.bin> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-24 Thread Peter Merle
Its a 1982 model with a large compressor at the lower left of the engine ( not york ) - not sure if that helps Peter 2008/11/24 andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > They don't weigh much, and slow ocean freight might not be all that dear. > > > On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:48 AM, Mitch Haley <[

Re: [MBZ] Yet another bail-out

2008-11-24 Thread Gary Hurst
no, they will just give the robbers more money for business as usual. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:45 AM, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Citigroup now... > > http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081124/citigroup.html > > I read an opinion that within the next few years the entire financial > sector w

Re: [MBZ] OT Biodiesel *processor* for under $3K from Northern Tool

2008-11-24 Thread ernest breakfield
first, it's a processor, not a "generator" as you had it titled,... either way, that's nutsy pricing,... i'll sell you an Appleseed processor for 10% of what they're getting for that, and i'd still be making a profit. for the sake of this discussion, let's ignore my skepticism that they can

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Tom Hargrave
Just like any other investment. They bought shares in the company & expect a return. The return may be in the form of profit share or in stock growth price or both. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: "I had one of those I put to the list a year or two ago, 98 Deville, no bites. Dad's car, always dealer serviced, always in garage, new tires/batt, nearly new condition (a few paint dings), had 40k or 50k miles on it, now has not quite 60k, still looks nearly new, runs very well (ve

Re: [MBZ] OT LPs

2008-11-24 Thread Rich Thomas
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/11/resurrect_your_records.html?CMP=OTC-0D6B48984890 --R ___ 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 deliv

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread E M
Why you didn't bring the poor thing home and give it a new home? ;-) Ed 300E > > Anything else any one wants to know? > > EdB > > -- > "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buym

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks Ed. That was everything I needed to know. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/

Re: [MBZ] Towing W123 with no Rear Diff

2008-11-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
They don't weigh much, and slow ocean freight might not be all that dear. On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:48 AM, Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > andrew strasfogel wrote: > >> My correct qualifier question should have been whether it had Type III ACC >> (horizontal push buttons). Still a long

Re: [MBZ] Snook's next car

2008-11-24 Thread Ed Booher
On Mon, Nov 24, 2008 at 11:50 AM, Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Red, Saddle interior. I could see a little bit of rust bubbling, so might > be bad, might just be starting. Haven't heard it run, or been able to get > into it. Was going to stop and look at it on the way home from work ...

[MBZ] Windshield replacement W140

2008-11-24 Thread Walt Lasher
ation/ms-tnef Size: 1596 bytes Desc: not available URL: <http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20081124/cd706b86/attachment.bin> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
"Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > After they destroy all competition with the possible exception of > cars.com (can you say anticompetitive behavior?), then they'll start charging > for > the car ads. Within five years it will be as bad as eBay fees are now. Someone else will just start

Re: [MBZ] Ebay 0, craigslist 2

2008-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Redghost wrote: They charge the hookers to advertise. you need a CC now to be able to list "erotic" services. After they destroy all competition with the possible exception of cars.com (can you say anticompetitive behavior?), then they'll start charging for the car ads. Within five years it w

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