Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
Hi All Hendrik's wife here again. Am in the process of finalising our epic journey across America am booking the last two flights tomorrow being: Chicago to NYC NYC to Tulsa. Our proposed driving route is: Tulsa - Oklahoma City - Amarillo - Santa Fe - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - San Francisco back to Los Angeles. What the main attractions are along they way that are worth looking at and how long does it take to stop have a look at the Grand Canyon? Cheers Fay Who has Hendrik cooking dinner on the barbie allowing him to have a beer while he is doing it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
It's been a long, long time since I visited the Grand Canyon, but it's a day trip, more or less -- an hour or so from Flagstaff, I think, there is going to be lots of traffic, quite a bit to see, etc. You could do it in half a day, I think, if you drove ti with only a stop or two. If you want to SEE anything, it may take longer. It's pretty big, and you really have to drive through. A nice museum, several ruins, etc. I don't recommend hiking down Bright Angel Canyon unless you are VERY fit -- going down is OK, but it's like climbing stairs coming back out! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
That's a lot of driving. From Flagstaff, it takes about an hour to get to the Grand Canyon. When you guys come it will be pretty crowded. To see it correctly it will take most of a day. Hiking is the best way to see the place. If you guys are hikers, going down to Bright Angel, eating lunch, then hiking out is nice. Kinda rough if you're not fit/hikers. Many people start out and find out it's more than they bargained for. I've hiked in the canyon many times. Each trip I met met, almost exclusively, people not from here. They all agreed that hiking the Canyon was the best part of their trip to the states. Bob R Still looking into the Disneyland stuff On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 7:08 AM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: It's been a long, long time since I visited the Grand Canyon, but it's a day trip, more or less -- an hour or so from Flagstaff, I think, there is going to be lots of traffic, quite a bit to see, etc. You could do it in half a day, I think, if you drove ti with only a stop or two. If you want to SEE anything, it may take longer. It's pretty big, and you really have to drive through. A nice museum, several ruins, etc. I don't recommend hiking down Bright Angel Canyon unless you are VERY fit -- going down is OK, but it's like climbing stairs coming back out! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Serious equipment wanted here
On Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:13:26 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Craig McCluskey wrote: So would using a sabot like in a black powder rifle be cheating? General Rules 1. All pumpkins fired must remain intact until they impact the ground to obtain an official measurement. 2. No part of the machine shall cross the firing line. 3. No Wadding (including bean chaff, straw, foam, metal, or any other object.) 4. No explosives are allowed. http://punkinchunkin.com/punkinchunkinrulesv10.pdf This is a much bigger deal than I thought! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Detouring to Santa Fe and Los Alamos [was Re: The big hole in the ground]
On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:27:45 +1030 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Our proposed driving route is: Tulsa - Oklahoma City - Amarillo - Santa Fe - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - San Francisco back to Los Angeles. When you drive west out of Amarillo, you will be on Interstate 40 (I-40). That runs right into Albuquerque. Santa Fe is a detour. The shortest way to Santa Fe is to get off the Interstate at Clines Corners and turn north. And if you're in Santa Fe, it's only another 45 - 60 minutes to get to Los Alamos, the home of the atomic bomb, where I live. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detouring to Santa Fe and Los Alamos [was Re: The big hole in the ground]
On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:52:15 -0600 Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: When you drive west out of Amarillo, you will be on Interstate 40 (I-40). That runs right into Albuquerque. Santa Fe is a detour. The shortest way to Santa Fe is to get off the Interstate at Clines Corners and turn north. And if you're in Santa Fe, it's only another 45 - 60 minutes to get to Los Alamos, the home of the atomic bomb, where I live. And I forgot to include the map link: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8ll=35.496456,-106.070251spn=1.616676,2.430725z=9 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Valve Seats 190DT
This is where you need to send it to. http://www.gishart.com/sites/dover/index.htm Never used used them myself but have heard good things about them. Frederick W Moir wrote: Dwight. Info would be great. Thanks. Fred Moir On 3/13/2010 2:01 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred, I'd contact Carriage House MB in New London CT-they have three good old time mechanics in their classic care division and I think they do engine work. Email me off list for more info or if you want me to call the folks I know there. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2743 - Release Date: 03/13/10 01:33:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
You can see it when you drive by, but it is best to stop and take some piccies. --R http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/2220 Amarillo, Texas http://www.roadsideamerica.com/location/tx - Cadillac Ranch Address: I-40, Amarillo, TX Directions: In a cow pasture along eastbound I-40 between exits 60 and 62. Exit onto the frontage road, then enter the pasture through an unlocked gate. Visitors are encouraged. Admission: Free. Hours: Daylight hours. On 3/14/2010 3:57 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Hi All Hendrik's wife here again. Am in the process of finalising our epic journey across America am booking the last two flights tomorrow being: Chicago to NYC NYC to Tulsa. Our proposed driving route is: Tulsa - Oklahoma City - Amarillo - Santa Fe - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - San Francisco back to Los Angeles. What the main attractions are along they way that are worth looking at and how long does it take to stop have a look at the Grand Canyon? Cheers Fay Who has Hendrik cooking dinner on the barbie allowing him to have a beer while he is doing it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
Oops I forgot Amarillo, Texas http://www.roadsideamerica.com/location/tx - Muffler Man Address: 8200 W Interstate 40, Amarillo, TX Directions: Next to the highway on westbound I-40 exit 64. Phone: 806-335-2325 --R On 3/14/2010 3:57 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Hi All Hendrik's wife here again. Am in the process of finalising our epic journey across America am booking the last two flights tomorrow being: Chicago to NYC NYC to Tulsa. Our proposed driving route is: Tulsa - Oklahoma City - Amarillo - Santa Fe - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - San Francisco back to Los Angeles. What the main attractions are along they way that are worth looking at and how long does it take to stop have a look at the Grand Canyon? Cheers Fay Who has Hendrik cooking dinner on the barbie allowing him to have a beer while he is doing it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detouring to Santa Fe and Los Alamos [was Re: The big hole in the ground]
If you get off I40 just past Santa Rosa and head up to Las Vegas NM there is a really cool very old hotel there in town on the main square, it was in the movie There Will Be Blood. and then you can go on up to Taos and poke around there, visit the Taos Pueblo and the canyon there, Los Alamos is up that way too. http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8ll=35.496456,-106.070251spn=1.616676,2.430725z=9 On 3/14/2010 10:53 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:52:15 -0600 Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: When you drive west out of Amarillo, you will be on Interstate 40 (I-40). That runs right into Albuquerque. Santa Fe is a detour. The shortest way to Santa Fe is to get off the Interstate at Clines Corners and turn north. And if you're in Santa Fe, it's only another 45 - 60 minutes to get to Los Alamos, the home of the atomic bomb, where I live. And I forgot to include the map link: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8ll=35.496456,-106.070251spn=1.616676,2.430725z=9 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light
Jim said about GP Relays Can you solder? I've fixed them That's encouraging. I expect the new one from Rusty tomorrow but will try to repair the old one. It can be a spare or I can sell it I assume I will be searching for bad solder joints? things like discoloration, cracks in the solder or anyting else that looks odd - correct? Thx LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light (Wasdelivery valveproject) I think it *must* be the relay. Probably the timer. Too bad there's no *fixing* to the relays - Who says? Can you solder? I've fixed them. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Delivery Valves Glow Plugs
You wrote Capacitavely couple it to be safe, if unsure. Hi Jim - It's like you speak another language. ;-^ LarryT 91 300D OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:07 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Delivery Valves Glow Plugs They are only good for TTL and CMOS digital logic. I have myself convinced that this particular one is OK. (I may have opened it to reverse-engineer its power requirements.) Capacitavely couple it to be safe, if unsure. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
Yea, we stopped by there on the way back from Craigs. Rich Thomas wrote: You can see it when you drive by, but it is best to stop and take some piccies. --R http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/2220 Amarillo, Texas http://www.roadsideamerica.com/location/tx - Cadillac Ranch Address: I-40, Amarillo, TX Directions: In a cow pasture along eastbound I-40 between exits 60 and 62. Exit onto the frontage road, then enter the pasture through an unlocked gate. Visitors are encouraged. Admission: Free. Hours: Daylight hours. On 3/14/2010 3:57 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Hi All Hendrik's wife here again. Am in the process of finalising our epic journey across America am booking the last two flights tomorrow being: Chicago to NYC NYC to Tulsa. Our proposed driving route is: Tulsa - Oklahoma City - Amarillo - Santa Fe - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - San Francisco back to Los Angeles. What the main attractions are along they way that are worth looking at and how long does it take to stop have a look at the Grand Canyon? Cheers Fay Who has Hendrik cooking dinner on the barbie allowing him to have a beer while he is doing it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.783 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2745 - Release Date: 03/13/10 16:51:00 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
It looks like you may be biting off more than you may really want to chew. In other words, you may need a vacation when you get home, so that you can recuperate. You might find yourself more satisfied with visiting less than half the places you have on your list of places to visit - I mean, really whittle it down to only a few places, enjoy to the max the few places you visit and be satisfied that america is a real place with real beauty. Any driving trip should be encouraged to see the countryside off the interstate highway system. The interstate highway system is a 350-foot wide swath of asphalt/concrete across the USA for purposes of getting goods there quickly, but it is certainly not the way to see the USA. The best roads to travel and that offer a real view of the countryside are the US Routes, like Route 66 and other major western USA USRoutes. They provide an unmolested view of real america, instead of the view of america that some madison avenue idiot wanting you to spend your money wants you to see. None of us here live the madison avenue life that most attractions here offer. However, all of us here live within 10 miles of a USRoute across america - all wonderful and real views of america. Of course, if you want to see how the wealthy people want you to spend your money on the attractions they want you to see - knock yourself out. There are plenty of attractions put up by snake oil salesmen and shysters - especially across the western USA. Be mindful that Vegas is all a charade, a playground, an unreal vista of what america is NOT all about. Rand off - I'm done. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
That was great sound advice. Very good. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:50:09 To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground It looks like you may be biting off more than you may really want to chew. In other words, you may need a vacation when you get home, so that you can recuperate. You might find yourself more satisfied with visiting less than half the places you have on your list of places to visit - I mean, really whittle it down to only a few places, enjoy to the max the few places you visit and be satisfied that america is a real place with real beauty. Any driving trip should be encouraged to see the countryside off the interstate highway system. The interstate highway system is a 350-foot wide swath of asphalt/concrete across the USA for purposes of getting goods there quickly, but it is certainly not the way to see the USA. The best roads to travel and that offer a real view of the countryside are the US Routes, like Route 66 and other major western USA USRoutes. They provide an unmolested view of real america, instead of the view of america that some madison avenue idiot wanting you to spend your money wants you to see. None of us here live the madison avenue life that most attractions here offer. However, all of us here live within 10 miles of a USRoute across america - all wonderful and real views of america. Of course, if you want to see how the wealthy people want you to spend your money on the attractions they want you to see - knock yourself out. There are plenty of attractions put up by snake oil salesmen and shysters - especially across the western USA. Be mindful that Vegas is all a charade, a playground, an unreal vista of what america is NOT all about. Rand off - I'm done. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Valve Seats 190DT
Kaleb. Ta, very much. I'll put them on my list of possibles, though I'd like some place nearer. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 3/14/2010 11:24 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: This is where you need to send it to. http://www.gishart.com/sites/dover/index.htm Never used used them myself but have heard good things about them. Frederick W Moir wrote: Dwight. Info would be great. Thanks. Fred Moir On 3/13/2010 2:01 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: Fred, I'd contact Carriage House MB in New London CT-they have three good old time mechanics in their classic care division and I think they do engine work. Email me off list for more info or if you want me to call the folks I know there. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2743 - Release Date: 03/13/10 01:33:00 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
Grand Canyon is doable in four minutes, but you should take a few hours to really have a look. Maybe a burro ride to the bottom, or check out the natives. Have some lunch. Go for the local cuisine in Amarillo and Santa Fe. Nothing like good BBQ in TX or southwest mexi food in Santa Fe. Check out the native arts as well as the cultural doings in Santa Fe. Great jewelry as well as art of the Georgia O'Keefe sort. clay On Mar 13, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Hi All Hendrik's wife here again. Am in the process of finalising our epic journey across America am booking the last two flights tomorrow being: Chicago to NYC NYC to Tulsa. Our proposed driving route is: Tulsa - Oklahoma City - Amarillo - Santa Fe - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - San Francisco back to Los Angeles. What the main attractions are along they way that are worth looking at and how long does it take to stop have a look at the Grand Canyon? Cheers Fay Who has Hendrik cooking dinner on the barbie allowing him to have a beer while he is doing it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detouring to Santa Fe and Los Alamos [was Re: The big hole in the ground]
May as well schedule some time to checkout Roswell. May find little green men. clay On Mar 14, 2010, at 10:10 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: If you get off I40 just past Santa Rosa and head up to Las Vegas NM there is a really cool very old hotel there in town on the main square, it was in the movie There Will Be Blood. and then you can go on up to Taos and poke around there, visit the Taos Pueblo and the canyon there, Los Alamos is up that way too. http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8ll=35.496456,-106.070251spn=1.616676,2.430725z=9 On 3/14/2010 10:53 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:52:15 -0600 Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: When you drive west out of Amarillo, you will be on Interstate 40 (I-40). That runs right into Albuquerque. Santa Fe is a detour. The shortest way to Santa Fe is to get off the Interstate at Clines Corners and turn north. And if you're in Santa Fe, it's only another 45 - 60 minutes to get to Los Alamos, the home of the atomic bomb, where I live. And I forgot to include the map link: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8ll=35.496456,-106.070251spn=1.616676,2.430725z=9 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT, dishwashers
I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Change your soap, clean the filter and sanitize. The next time you load the washer, do not cram it full. The recent brood of dishwashers is garbage. They have to meet new energy and enviro rules, which has made them less able to actually wash a dish. Best DW I have had is a 1976 KitchenAid that seemed to rip the top layer of atoms off the dishes. clay On Mar 14, 2010, at 2:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
I don't know too much about them but when I shop for a new one I'm going to compare decibel level. I hate our noisy one. Bob R On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 2:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Detouring to Santa Fe and Los Alamos [was Re: The bighole in the ground]
I lived in Roswell several months; didn't see any; in fact, 'didn't even hear 'bout any while I was there - 1962. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Redghost redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 4:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Detouring to Santa Fe and Los Alamos [was Re: The bighole in the ground] May as well schedule some time to checkout Roswell. May find little green men. clay On Mar 14, 2010, at 10:10 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: If you get off I40 just past Santa Rosa and head up to Las Vegas NM there is a really cool very old hotel there in town on the main square, it was in the movie There Will Be Blood. and then you can go on up to Taos and poke around there, visit the Taos Pueblo and the canyon there, Los Alamos is up that way too. http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8ll=35.496456,-106.070251spn=1.616676,2.430725z=9 On 3/14/2010 10:53 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:52:15 -0600 Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: When you drive west out of Amarillo, you will be on Interstate 40 (I-40). That runs right into Albuquerque. Santa Fe is a detour. The shortest way to Santa Fe is to get off the Interstate at Clines Corners and turn north. And if you're in Santa Fe, it's only another 45 - 60 minutes to get to Los Alamos, the home of the atomic bomb, where I live. And I forgot to include the map link: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8ll=35.496456,-106.070251spn=1.616676,2.430725z=9 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Wash by hand. That is what we do. --Original Message-- From: Redghost Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List ReplyTo: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Mar 14, 2010 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers Change your soap, clean the filter and sanitize. The next time you load the washer, do not cram it full. The recent brood of dishwashers is garbage. They have to meet new energy and enviro rules, which has made them less able to actually wash a dish. Best DW I have had is a 1976 KitchenAid that seemed to rip the top layer of atoms off the dishes. clay On Mar 14, 2010, at 2:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Both Daughter and S-I-L have Bosch dishwashers. Low Decibel and do a good job of cleaning. S-I-L's is about 8 years old and was one of the top of the line models. She hasn't had any problems with it. Daughter's is 2 years old a mid-price model No problems so far. Much quieter that S-I-L's. Russ W Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Buy a Bosch. They are on the expensive end but well worth it. Very quiet, do a great job, and all stainless steel inside. I bought one about 1.5 yr ago from Lowes, they had some kind of rebate on them, $50 if I recall. I think they are made in NC too, so domestic manufacture with Deutsche engineering I guess. I have bought expensive Kitchenaids in the past, the expensive ones have the same (poor) guts as the cheap ones. At one point after going through 2 of them I went to some dept store, found a really cheap one on the display floor, offered the sales guy $50 less than it was priced at, he said sure, got it for maybe $100 or 150, I wheeled it out, put it in, worked same as the expensive one but noisy, plastic tub, etc. I figured if they were generally disposable I would just get cheap ones and let them run til they died. But the Boschs are great, much much better than the cheap ones. They have different models with different basket deals that are adjustable or not, wine glass racks, etc. and different controls and cycles but you really don't need all the cycles. --R On 3/14/2010 5:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light
I assume I will be searching for bad solder joints? things like discoloration, cracks in the solder or anyting else that looks odd - correct? Yup. And cast a skeptical eye over any/all electrolytic capacitors you may find, those have a poor track record when it comes to longevity. I just replaced the lone Frako electrolytic (a particularly troublesome brand in these things) that I found in the Jetronic in the 380 SL. It was rated 100uF/40V, and weighed in at 13, 44, 63, or 82 uF on the GenRad Digibridge, depending on the series/parallel and 60/1000 Hz settings. The D factor was large, which sucks. (Related to its internal series resistance.) This is not a very good capacitor anymore. We'll see if it makes any difference. I got out an old Tek 561A freebie scope and was able to see that the Jetronic seems to be doing what it ought to. The O2 sensor voltage hovers at around 500mV, with swings up to 900mV and down to 300mV when playing games with the throttle. (Not back on the road, yet.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
I think the oldest house in N. America is in Sante Fe as well 9not really impressive, other than the age), as well as a very old church. Sante Fe is our favorite city to visit in NM, so far anyway. Wife and I are going to see the Grand Canyon for the first time, and our first trip since our first born without children, and not going to visit relatives, next month. On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Grand Canyon is doable in four minutes, but you should take a few hours to really have a look. Maybe a burro ride to the bottom, or check out the natives. Have some lunch. Go for the local cuisine in Amarillo and Santa Fe. Nothing like good BBQ in TX or southwest mexi food in Santa Fe. Check out the native arts as well as the cultural doings in Santa Fe. Great jewelry as well as art of the Georgia O'Keefe sort. clay On Mar 13, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Hi All Hendrik's wife here again. Am in the process of finalising our epic journey across America am booking the last two flights tomorrow being: Chicago to NYC NYC to Tulsa. Our proposed driving route is: Tulsa - Oklahoma City - Amarillo - Santa Fe - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - San Francisco back to Los Angeles. What the main attractions are along they way that are worth looking at and how long does it take to stop have a look at the Grand Canyon? Cheers Fay Who has Hendrik cooking dinner on the barbie allowing him to have a beer while he is doing it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] (SPAM?) Re: Ign Switch / GP Relay / Preglow Light
Jim Cathey wrote: We'll see if it makes any difference. I got out an old Tek 561A freebie scope and was able to see that the Jetronic seems to be doing what it ought to. The O2 sensor voltage hovers at around 500mV, with swings up to 900mV and down to 300mV when playing games with the throttle. (Not back on the road, yet.) I forget, did you ever try swapping the injector from the wet cylinder with another? I also forget whether it was CIS or electronic. If CIS, you can pull the injectors, stick them into containers, and supply 12v to the fuel pump while lifting the airflow flapper. Does the container under the #1 injector fill faster than the others? Or does #1 flow fuel before you lift the airflow flapper? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
We bought one laswt year to replace a worthless Maytag. Ended up with a Kenmore. The sales critter was showing us which Kenmores had the gots from which other makes - You could see the same guts if you looked carefully. It's quiet, much more so than any other one we've owned (this is the fifth, I think, since 1979), and Doris is happy with the way it cleans. It has a turbo mode where you place really dirty pans, etc. in the rear of the bottom, and they get extra attention. It actually does a good job on burnt on stuff. On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Buy a Bosch. They are on the expensive end but well worth it. Very quiet, do a great job, and all stainless steel inside. I bought one about 1.5 yr ago from Lowes, they had some kind of rebate on them, $50 if I recall. I think they are made in NC too, so domestic manufacture with Deutsche engineering I guess. I have bought expensive Kitchenaids in the past, the expensive ones have the same (poor) guts as the cheap ones. At one point after going through 2 of them I went to some dept store, found a really cheap one on the display floor, offered the sales guy $50 less than it was priced at, he said sure, got it for maybe $100 or 150, I wheeled it out, put it in, worked same as the expensive one but noisy, plastic tub, etc. I figured if they were generally disposable I would just get cheap ones and let them run til they died. But the Boschs are great, much much better than the cheap ones. They have different models with different basket deals that are adjustable or not, wine glass racks, etc. and different controls and cycles but you really don't need all the cycles. --R -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week
We started yesterday on the standard-auto tranny swap between two '84 190Ds. So far, we're only one bolt away from removing the standard tranny from the gold car. But we spent all afternoon today on it, and all we accomplished was to round the corners of the bolt head. I think we're going to un-bolt the engine mounts from the frame to slide the engine forward, hoping to get enough room to pound a 6 sided socket onto the bolt, and hopefully get it loose. If not, we're probably into pulling the engine to get it out. For those of you who have BTDT, this is the tranny-engine bolt above the top starter bolt. I thought that this little engine would be easy to work on/around. Nope - they shrank the chassis to match. At this rate, we'll be lucky to have one running car at the end of the week. Hopefuly, we'll learn something as we go, and it'll get easier, but that's not my track record --- OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The big hole in the ground
Yes, they have the oldest church and the oldest house, we went and saw both of them. OK Don wrote: I think the oldest house in N. America is in Sante Fe as well 9not really impressive, other than the age), as well as a very old church. Sante Fe is our favorite city to visit in NM, so far anyway. Wife and I are going to see the Grand Canyon for the first time, and our first trip since our first born without children, and not going to visit relatives, next month. On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 2:43 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote: Grand Canyon is doable in four minutes, but you should take a few hours to really have a look. Maybe a burro ride to the bottom, or check out the natives. Have some lunch. Go for the local cuisine in Amarillo and Santa Fe. Nothing like good BBQ in TX or southwest mexi food in Santa Fe. Check out the native arts as well as the cultural doings in Santa Fe. Great jewelry as well as art of the Georgia O'Keefe sort. clay On Mar 13, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Hendrik Fay wrote: Hi All Hendrik's wife here again. Am in the process of finalising our epic journey across America am booking the last two flights tomorrow being: Chicago to NYC NYC to Tulsa. Our proposed driving route is: Tulsa - Oklahoma City - Amarillo - Santa Fe - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - San Francisco back to Los Angeles. What the main attractions are along they way that are worth looking at and how long does it take to stop have a look at the Grand Canyon? Cheers Fay Who has Hendrik cooking dinner on the barbie allowing him to have a beer while he is doing it ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
I bought a kitchenaid DW in 1980, and it was/is a good one, and still going. I'd talk to very experienced repair guys and ask them which they think is the best value. I have a friend who has been in the appliance repair business since he came up from underwater, and learned to live on dry land (about 1965 or so). He always knows which guts are serviceable and long lived. Back in the 70s he saw a tiny percentage of the kitchenaids sold. (yes, he was a submariner.) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
I went looking at Lowes a little while ago and narrowed it down to Bosch, Kitchen and, and a Frigidair. There were a few whirpool models that have the silver ware deal in the door, I kind of like that. I am thinking I want one with a stainless steel tub rather than plastic. Reading on lowes, the KA one has better reviews than the Bosch, both are $599. Bosch has more cycles, but does not have a food disposal but rather a basket thing you have to empty. Also does not seem to have a heated dry cycle. Rich Thomas wrote: Buy a Bosch. They are on the expensive end but well worth it. Very quiet, do a great job, and all stainless steel inside. I bought one about 1.5 yr ago from Lowes, they had some kind of rebate on them, $50 if I recall. I think they are made in NC too, so domestic manufacture with Deutsche engineering I guess. I have bought expensive Kitchenaids in the past, the expensive ones have the same (poor) guts as the cheap ones. At one point after going through 2 of them I went to some dept store, found a really cheap one on the display floor, offered the sales guy $50 less than it was priced at, he said sure, got it for maybe $100 or 150, I wheeled it out, put it in, worked same as the expensive one but noisy, plastic tub, etc. I figured if they were generally disposable I would just get cheap ones and let them run til they died. But the Boschs are great, much much better than the cheap ones. They have different models with different basket deals that are adjustable or not, wine glass racks, etc. and different controls and cycles but you really don't need all the cycles. --R On 3/14/2010 5:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Pitching deck night landings on an aircraft carrier
Someone here has done this, I suspect. Not just another day at the office... This is very unnerving, landing with deck pitching 30 feet, at night, low on fuel. Incredible. You will never forget viewing this. I have seen a lot of aviation emails but the two videos below are undoubtedly the best. Turn on your sound and go full screen. I guarantee this will definitely hold your attention. These videos show the difference between Naval Aviation and any other kind. The links below are two outstanding videos about F-18 carrier operations aboard the USS Nimitz during weather that causes a severely pitching deck, which you can see in the videos. It's more dangerous than most combat missions and the tension in the pilots and crew is very apparent. Watch Part 1 first. Great videos: Carrier - Landing on a Pitching Deck Pt. 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=4gGMI8d3vLs Carrier - Landing on a Pitching Deck Pt. 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=S0yj70QbBzg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Compare the prices that you find at Lowes with Sears - we found that Sears was at least $50 lower for the same model. On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 7:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I went looking at Lowes a little while ago and narrowed it down to Bosch, Kitchen and, and a Frigidair. There were a few whirpool models that have the silver ware deal in the door, I kind of like that. I am thinking I want one with a stainless steel tub rather than plastic. Reading on lowes, the KA one has better reviews than the Bosch, both are $599. Bosch has more cycles, but does not have a food disposal but rather a basket thing you have to empty. Also does not seem to have a heated dry cycle. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week
This sort of thing is why I always recommend pulling them both at the same time. By now, you'd be going back in Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week
Yea, those are a pain to get out. I have had the tranny in/out of that light blue 190D in the back about 2 or 3 times. I think I ended up using a MANY extensions to get the ratchet way back behind the tranny in the tunnel. I did also try the unbolting ending and sliding foward trick, I dont think it helped too much though. Well actually,I think thats what I ended up having to do to get the tranny off the engine. On the auto at least the converter sits way up inside the flywheel on the engine, and in order to get the converter out of where it sits, the tranny would hit the back of the firewall before it would clear, so I had to slide the engine forward. A PAIN in the rear for sure. OK Don wrote: We started yesterday on the standard-auto tranny swap between two '84 190Ds. So far, we're only one bolt away from removing the standard tranny from the gold car. But we spent all afternoon today on it, and all we accomplished was to round the corners of the bolt head. I think we're going to un-bolt the engine mounts from the frame to slide the engine forward, hoping to get enough room to pound a 6 sided socket onto the bolt, and hopefully get it loose. If not, we're probably into pulling the engine to get it out. For those of you who have BTDT, this is the tranny-engine bolt above the top starter bolt. I thought that this little engine would be easy to work on/around. Nope - they shrank the chassis to match. At this rate, we'll be lucky to have one running car at the end of the week. Hopefuly, we'll learn something as we go, and it'll get easier, but that's not my track record --- OK Don ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Take apart the bottom filter assembly. There is a small hole that clogs and causes the accumulated food particles to dump back on the dishes rather than down the drain. -Dave Walton On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
The Bosch gets hot from the water, and you leave the door closed for some length of time and it dries the dishes. i don't think it has a separate heat blower to dry them. The instructions say to leave it closed for some length of time. --R On 3/14/2010 9:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I went looking at Lowes a little while ago and narrowed it down to Bosch, Kitchen and, and a Frigidair. There were a few whirpool models that have the silver ware deal in the door, I kind of like that. I am thinking I want one with a stainless steel tub rather than plastic. Reading on lowes, the KA one has better reviews than the Bosch, both are $599. Bosch has more cycles, but does not have a food disposal but rather a basket thing you have to empty. Also does not seem to have a heated dry cycle. Rich Thomas wrote: Buy a Bosch. They are on the expensive end but well worth it. Very quiet, do a great job, and all stainless steel inside. I bought one about 1.5 yr ago from Lowes, they had some kind of rebate on them, $50 if I recall. I think they are made in NC too, so domestic manufacture with Deutsche engineering I guess. I have bought expensive Kitchenaids in the past, the expensive ones have the same (poor) guts as the cheap ones. At one point after going through 2 of them I went to some dept store, found a really cheap one on the display floor, offered the sales guy $50 less than it was priced at, he said sure, got it for maybe $100 or 150, I wheeled it out, put it in, worked same as the expensive one but noisy, plastic tub, etc. I figured if they were generally disposable I would just get cheap ones and let them run til they died. But the Boschs are great, much much better than the cheap ones. They have different models with different basket deals that are adjustable or not, wine glass racks, etc. and different controls and cycles but you really don't need all the cycles. --R On 3/14/2010 5:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
rusty wrote: Wash by hand. That is what we do. We? What type of fairy are you? Can I see your dishwater hands? Very good - I bet Mrs rusty sez you are a wonderful husband, if you do wash dishes. We do our dishes by hand also - not me, but us. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Epic double tranny swap/conversion week
Might end up that way - there are way too many tangles fo wires and vacuum hoses for such a small Diesel engine, built 26 years ago. I still can't see where the 1/2 inch thick group goes after it disappears under the IP, even after removing the airbox. On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 7:46 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: This sort of thing is why I always recommend pulling them both at the same time. By now, you'd be going back in Peter -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Kill the alarm
Hoe do I kill the alarm system in the '91 3200E? My wife drove it 2 miles of residential streets with the horn blaring every other bump - one bump would sound the alarm, the next would silence it. Needless to say, she now swears that she'll never get in the car again --- Is there a black box somewhere that I can just un-plug, like I did in the SDL? -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Pitching deck night landings on an aircraft carrier
On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:34:47 -0500 Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: Someone here has done this, I suspect. Not just another day at the office... This is very unnerving, landing with deck pitching 30 feet, at night, low on fuel. Incredible. You will never forget viewing this. I saw these a few months ago. I don't know if they came across this list or the Veterans list at work. It is incredible. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT, dishwashers
Remember that reviews have favored Toyotas over Mercedes in the past... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Mar 14, 2010, at 21:24, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I went looking at Lowes a little while ago and narrowed it down to Bosch, Kitchen and, and a Frigidair. There were a few whirpool models that have the silver ware deal in the door, I kind of like that. I am thinking I want one with a stainless steel tub rather than plastic. Reading on lowes, the KA one has better reviews than the Bosch, both are $599. Bosch has more cycles, but does not have a food disposal but rather a basket thing you have to empty. Also does not seem to have a heated dry cycle. Rich Thomas wrote: Buy a Bosch. They are on the expensive end but well worth it. Very quiet, do a great job, and all stainless steel inside. I bought one about 1.5 yr ago from Lowes, they had some kind of rebate on them, $50 if I recall. I think they are made in NC too, so domestic manufacture with Deutsche engineering I guess. I have bought expensive Kitchenaids in the past, the expensive ones have the same (poor) guts as the cheap ones. At one point after going through 2 of them I went to some dept store, found a really cheap one on the display floor, offered the sales guy $50 less than it was priced at, he said sure, got it for maybe $100 or 150, I wheeled it out, put it in, worked same as the expensive one but noisy, plastic tub, etc. I figured if they were generally disposable I would just get cheap ones and let them run til they died. But the Boschs are great, much much better than the cheap ones. They have different models with different basket deals that are adjustable or not, wine glass racks, etc. and different controls and cycles but you really don't need all the cycles. --R On 3/14/2010 5:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I am sick of my 6 year old maytag washer leaving crap all over the dishes, which seems to get worse and worse. Im looking for a new one. Anyone got any to recommend or avoid? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Dishwashers
Before discarding that old Maytag I suggest the following if you have hard water in your area: 1. Clean out your filter if it has one. 2. Check to be sure that it is draining properly by opening the door after a drain cycle (before it re-fills) to see if all of the water is being drained out. If water remains, it will result in dirty looking dishes. Another good time to check this is before you add a fresh load. 3. Run a product intended to remove hard water deposits through the cycle. There are various products for removing lime-scale-rust. I buy a gallon for this and the bathroom/tub/shower. 4. After this cleaning cycle, clean out your filter again. 5. Use a fresh, name brand dishwashing product for awhile to see if this makes a difference. Old product doesn't dissolve properly. Alternative to #3. Use citric acid. This forum has had much discussion on the use of citric acid in cleaning the cooling system of our engines.Citric acid works well when it is hot. I've never used it myself in a dishwasher. I would think it is more green than a typical chemical product. Good old fashioned vinegar is also good for dissolving hard water deposits. A cup or two in a normal cycle, repeat as necessary. REALLY green. Jerry Herrman 82 240D 2002 Bosch __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4944 (20100314) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Kill the alarm
3200E? Is that a 32-liter six? Must have a heck of a lot of torque. ;) Hopefully it's the same as my '86 and '87 124s---in both of which there was indeed a black box under the front passenger side carpet and black sound-deadening pad (which may be sticky but does come up if you pull hard enough). Unplug the connector, problem solved. Now you can remove the alarm siren from the left inner fender, too, which on diesels makes access to the glow plug relay and transmission vacuum stuff a little easier. Alex On Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 8:17 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Hoe do I kill the alarm system in the '91 3200E? My wife drove it 2 miles of residential streets with the horn blaring every other bump - one bump would sound the alarm, the next would silence it. Needless to say, she now swears that she'll never get in the car again --- Is there a black box somewhere that I can just un-plug, like I did in the SDL? -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
