I just signed up for (another) free account for EPC; it had a free (for NA
passenger cars only) option, although it did want your mailing address and it
DID verify it against your CC. (It barked because I used a CC billed to my old
address with my new address...)
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DIY sputtering/vacuum vapor deposition? (Rockin!)
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On Dec 6, 2010, at 1:00, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
Jim, did you ever think about re-silvering the reflectors? I looked into
it, but could not bring
Allan Streib wrote:
Build your own?
http://www.zeva.com.au/tech/controller_design/
Looks like he's got $160 in a bank of ten MOSFETS alone.
http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=120N20
One surprising thing I learned about MOSFET resistance ratings:
Walt,
Make sure you are logging into the EPCnet page. There are additional
places to log in on the site for other services like the WIS. These
are quite expensive and have different accounts.
Try this link:
https://epc.startekinfo.com/epc/login.jsp
I was just on the EPC last night, and this
DOH!
Thank's for setting me straight guys
I was using the main site's login box, didn't remember/know there was
a separate one for the EPC...
Another false alarm brought to you by Lack Of Sleep™
Walt
On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
Walt,
Make sure
On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca writes:
But surely somewhere out there is a CL archive...???
I'm not sure there would be. CL would probably attempt to thwart it if
anybody tried.
CL thwarts anything
Manfred,
Check the price for those from Rusty - I'm guessing less than $150 for a
set? EPC shows two different part numbers for a 123.193; up to VIN
ending in F003436, 115 324 38 04 (price list from January says $150
each!! Ouch!), after F003437, 123 324 06 04. Rent the spring
compressor, and
Hey are you the guy with the wagon FS and om314 powered truck?
-Rolf
On 12/03/2010 02:38 AM, Rick Hawkins Java wrote:
Folks
a friend gave our 16 year old daughter this car for Christmas. Sadly
the engine has a hole in the IP side of the block ... but it still runs!!
Anyway, i want to sell
Kaleb wrote:
He did not check any bags, instead he had
a complete tool box with him complete with wrenches, ratchets, sockets,
screw drivers, hammers etc. Try that now days.
My dad lived on the Kitsap Peninsula, WA, and when he died, we went to
clean up his place. We found a loaded .45 under
Around here, most gas stations will sell small squeeze bottles or
aerosol cans of methyl hydrate to squirt into locks to unfreeze them.
Might want to give that a try. I have been in the situation where I
really need fuel and cannot undo the locking gas cap.
I also have an electric doodad
M1 0w-40 and 5w-40 are approved by MB, but I can't find that 15w-50 is.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/bevo-sheets-sort1.html
-Max
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Sent: Tuesday, November
I use the 0w-40 in my 124.193 (OM603) and it seems to like it just fine.
I prefer to use the 5w-40 when I can find it. MB approves it for that
engine.
http://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/bevolisten/bevo-sheets-sort1.html
Check sheet 229.3
-Max
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From:
Do you have proof, or internet rumor?
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:48 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] $3.99 Mobil One
You all are
On Thu, Dec 2, 2010 at 11:38 PM, Rick Hawkins Java macj...@aol.com wrote:
a friend gave our 16 year old daughter this car for Christmas. Sadly the
engine has a hole in the IP side of the block ... but it still runs!!
Sounds like a job for JB Weld!
(On the package there is, or used to be, a
The left side of my TD sits a bit lower than the right, valve works
fine, I replaced the shock and sphere with parts I got from a lister,
all looks well under there. It's not a big deal for me but I can see
where some might have a different standard.
--R
On 12/6/2010 11:06 AM, Dillon, Meade
You can check guns in your luggage, you have to tell the check-in person
and they do something with the luggage. I think you can have ammo too,
but the gun can't be loaded.
--R
On 12/6/2010 11:54 AM, Mountain Man wrote:
Kaleb wrote:
He did not check any bags, instead he had
a complete tool
I think it was our late MB who said 15W50 was perfectly fine, as long as
you CHANGE YOUR OIL at the proper intervals. I use it in the diesels.
--R
On 12/6/2010 11:58 AM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
wrote:
M1 0w-40 and 5w-40 are approved by MB, but I can't find that
Somehow I'd suspect that sights would have been involved, but not on the ground
(those woulda been sites with an e)...
I suspect that there is/was a custom ROM module made (for mission support?)
that fit into an hp calculator...
What's the old joke? Something like what's the difference between
Unloaded etc, they have to witness it going in the container (unloaded) and
witness you LOCKING with a key-lock that no one else has a key to (TSA approved
locks are NOT allowed)
Needless to say, those bags are NOT subject to hand inspection (and likely not
lost).
BTW I think a starter pistol
You can still have firearms in your checked luggage. I believe you have to
declare it though.
On Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:54 -0600, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:
Kaleb wrote:
He did not check any bags, instead he had
a complete tool box with him complete with wrenches, ratchets,
It definitely was on the list for OM617, maybe also OM603. May not be approved
for the current slate of engines.
The page I always used (this link was often referred to by Marshall) was
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/oil.html
That page is no longer online and the wayback machine is not bringing it
On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:54 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
I think it was our late MB who said 15W50 was perfectly fine, as long as you
CHANGE YOUR OIL at the proper intervals. I use it in the diesels.
I think Marshall recommended 15W40 dino juice, and it's
Judging from the current temperaturs up there, you will have plenty of
opportunities to test this device.
Question: if it's zero degrees F now, what will it be like in a month?
Answer: About the same, only less so.
On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 11:54 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote:
Around here,
On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 8:54 AM, R A Bennell b...@mts.net wrote:
I also have an electric doodad powered by batteries that is sort of like a
key. The battery voltage causes the key thing to heat up and one is supposed
to be able to thaw a lock with it. I have not used it and really don't know
Marshall would acknowledge that there were some good conventional oils, but I
never recall him recommending one over Mobil-1.
Allan
On Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:07 -0800, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
wrote:
On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:54 AM, Rich Thomas
The stuff used to carry the mb approval rating, but nomlonger does.
Reformulation!
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On Dec 6, 2010, at 13:55, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
It definitely was on the list for OM617, maybe also OM603. May
Dieselvolk,
What is the proper lube to use in the door tumbler and trunk tumbler on
a late model 124 which still has a working alarm system?
When really cold (below 40 deg F) my 'new' sedan will sound the alarm,
upon unlocking the car from the trunk and then opening the trunk or
door; opening
Wayback is working again, I pulled up the page from 2008 and it listed on the
229.1 sheet:
Mobil 1 with SuperSyn 15W-50
Mobil 1 TriSynthetic 5W-50, 15W-50, 0W-40, 5W-40 (100% synthetic)
On Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:31 -0500, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote:
The stuff used to carry the mb
AMEN! I had some training to survive the following hours/days - glad I
never had to do that either!
-Max
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 3:02 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion
Is this the one you are looking for?
http://www.nexusgadgets.com/hot-key-lock-de-icer-pr-16187.html
- Original Message -
From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2010 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
For which engines? OM 602?
Dwight Giles
1990 300D 2.5t
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From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:37:00
To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com
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I would think that graphite should be verboten...
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On Dec 6, 2010, at 14:35, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote:
Dieselvolk,
What is the proper lube to use in the door
Yep, but the new bottles (new formula) do not carry it. I can provide some
photos if need be
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On Dec 6, 2010, at 14:37, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Wayback is working again, I pulled up the page from
Dave,
I once had a vacuum advance apart on a '79 BMW 528i, and it didn't look
too intimidating to me. Earlier models should be even more simple - I
say go for it.
-Max
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[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dieselhead
On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 11:30 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
Marshall would acknowledge that there were some good conventional oils,
but I never recall him recommending one over Mobil-1.
Right, I meant to write that he recommended Delo 400 14W40 as the best
conventional oil, if
I rode in the cockpit of a C-17 from Charleston to Germany a few years ago, at
night. The very scary part was being at least 10 years older than all of the
officers in the cockpit (and I'm only about 40). The 'Chief' in charge of the
cargo hold was the only other crew member about my age. In
...Which I suspect, apart from Mercedes and Porsche, is probably a
cynical way by the
manufacturer to improve CAFE numbers, with the expectation that the
increased wear caused the engine by a thinner oil doesn't make a difference
until
the car is long out of warranty.)..
Increased
Although none of the M1 discount prices posted exist in Washington State, I
just discovered that NAPA's everyday price is $5.79 which is about 30% off
retail. I'll be picking up three cases of 0W40 this week since my C300 is
due for a change soon. Takes eight quarts. Gets my oil change cost
So what would cause my '05 E320 to be growling on turns? You can hear it and
really feel in in the steering wheel until you start speeding up coming out
of the turn.
Bob R
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Low PS fluid
So what would cause my '05 E320 to be growling on turns? You can hear it and
really feel in in the steering wheel until you start speeding up coming out
of the turn.
Bob R
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I kind of expected that they would be a bit high. The ones I want
are for the high load version of the TD.
It's not really that big a job to drop the whole thing, though If
I can find the right spring compressor at Autozone or Advance I
will probably do it that way. Actually I did the rubber
Well there you go. The same as mine so I don't have to bother
with it tillwhenever.
Manfred
Date: Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:48:31 -0500
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear end fun
The left side of
Something dragging on the tire?
If it were a w210, spring perch or lca/wishbone
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On Dec 6, 2010, at 15:58, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
So what would cause my '05 E320 to be growling on turns? You can hear
Actually, not often a problem even with going through a carwash unless
there is a problem with the little doodad that closes the hole for the
key. Much better now that most vehicles have remote control door locks.
I rarely to never actually put the key in the lock so the little door
lasts
Just do it in a clean uncluttered area so you can spot where the clips are when
you learn why they are called Jesus clips.
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On Dec 6, 2010, at 14:52, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310
Aye, and almost all laptops made in the past 15-20 years are jumperless, and
that includes bios clear.
Try yanking out the main battery and the nvram battery.
While letting it sit a few hours, goggle for bios password reset info for that
model.
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Home:
Anything that referenced the spec 229.1 (rather old at this date).
Allan
degco...@cox.net writes:
For which engines? OM 602?
Dwight Giles
1990 300D 2.5t
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-Original Message-
From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu
Sender:
There is no problem checking firearms in your luggage as long as
they are not loaded and you tell them its there.
On 12/6/2010 10:54 AM, Mountain Man wrote:
Kaleb wrote:
He did not check any bags, instead he had
a complete tool box with him complete with wrenches, ratchets, sockets,
screw
--R wrote:
You can check guns in your luggage, you have to tell the check-in person and
they do something with the luggage.
My trip was done 20 years before 911 - different era compared to these
days where they want to make me excited with their personal touch, or
whatever they want to happen.
I have one of those too! And I also received it as a gift, about 15
years ago. With advances in battery technology I bet
there's a present-day version that's smaller.
Smaller, and no doubt it wouldn't work even 5 years
later, much less 15!
-- Jim
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The other night, I noticed my brake light light up as I pulled in the driveway.
The next morning, the clutch went to the floor.
My son saw fluid at the bell housing, signaling slave cylinder -
master was installed 2 years ago - dealer part.
Euro 1984 240D - simple for the dealer to source parts,
Alex wrote:
I have one of those too! And I also received it as a gift, about 15
years ago.
Give us a name and model #?
Perhaps we can find used one on ebay?
Thanks.
mao
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Dealer undoubtedly messed up. I'd guess the Classic center knew how
to use the EPC.
Why didn't you just call Rusty? He is like James Bond's man Q. He
can find anything you need to fix your MB, NA or Euro. (and your
BMW, VW Etc and japanese stuff)
The other night, I noticed my brake
Oooh, does he do hard to find mitsubishi???!
Such as the horn pad button for a K26T Mighty Max?
Walt
On Dec 6, 2010 9:54 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Dealer undoubtedly messed up. I'd guess the Classic center knew how
to use the EPC.
Why didn't you just call Rusty? He is like
An easy test: totally relieve the base pressure by opening the bleed screw at
the levelling device with engine off (CAUTION vehicle will DROP a couple of
inches!) and wait until there's essentially no fluid emerging. The weaker your
sphere gas pressures are, the more fluid will emerge. With
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