Re: [MBZ] griots correction

2010-12-16 Thread John Reames
Gotta love tail drops in the transmit queue! -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Dec 15, 2010, at 20:01, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Or it makes it there too quickly and excess gets dropped, which is sometimes my problem. Walt On

Re: [MBZ] griots correction

2010-12-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Yep, buffer overrun due to excess sensory input also is bad, especially when the watchdog timer is set to 15 minutes when it happens... hellooo brainwarp! Walt On Dec 16, 2010 6:14 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] Hard starting 300TD

2010-12-16 Thread John Reames
I'd think it indicates that they are a problem; disconnect the GP relay on the good one to find out. BTW, GP relays can completely and utterly fail yet still be able to light the light; it seems to happen to the ones that have small slotted head screws holding the case together; one at each

Re: [MBZ] OT: Scale of the Universe

2010-12-16 Thread John Reames
Why do tourists tilt at windmills? Besides, science is good for the economy; scientists are employed, and therefore pay taxes and buy stuff. (It also keeps them off the streets!) Not to mention that all this wondering has led mankind to (pair to) stepping foot on other celestial bodies; this

Re: [MBZ] Hard starting 300TD

2010-12-16 Thread John Reames
Check the atmospheric vent line to the fuel tank; if it has completely plugged (it can plug with algae inside the tank) then the tank can hold enough vacuum to cause air to be sucked into the lines at the engine (even new ones with new seals, etc), or even to collapse the tank. You can try to

Re: [MBZ] griots correction

2010-12-16 Thread John Reames
Watchdog timer? What happens when it expires and forces a reboot? Or do are you referring to the connection timeout instead? (connection resets seem to be very costly, especially when multiple context switches are involved) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile:

Re: [MBZ] Hard starting 300TD

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
I've had good luck with the local Bosch diesel service shop - look in your yellow pages or google them. Also, if you've got a good independent MB shop, they may offer that service as well. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]

Re: [MBZ] SLS pump for a 123 wanted

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
PGA = Potomac German Auto (now part of the LKQ Empire but still has lots of MB stuff at fair prices and they ship. http://www.pgauto.com/ -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Thursday, December 16,

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
Did you lubricate because the movement is too slow? On my '95, the plastic cover over the reticulating mechanism is easy to pop-off - there are two catches at the bottom, you simply pull a little and it should pop off. You'll have access to clean and lube everything but the shaft which comes

Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from different times and and countries.

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
Did you forget to paste in the URL? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of l02tur...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from

Re: [MBZ] griots correction

2010-12-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
Till the WDT forces a reboot, you kinda just stand there. When it triggers, you get a what happened? moment, with that slightly fuzzy feeling that's kind of like you had a shot ot two, and ten seconds later you've forgot it even happened. Walt, who's wet cold, but made On Dec 16, 2010 7:00

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
What do you lube it with? On 12/16/2010 6:41 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Did you lubricate because the movement is too slow? On my '95, the plastic cover over the reticulating mechanism is easy to pop-off - there are two catches at the bottom, you simply pull a little and it should pop off.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Scale of the Universe

2010-12-16 Thread WILTON
So, does that somebody WILL get there?; Wilton - Original Message - From: Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 9:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Scale of the Universe Somehow this baloney

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
I'm not sure of the official lube; I used some plain old wheel bearing grease on my '95, and it still is too slow. I'm not sure if that is the grease or a problem with the motor. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On

Re: [MBZ] SLS pump for a 123 wanted

2010-12-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Andrew does NOT have a spare SLS pump, but IS seeking a 1985 300TD engine. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:24 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: PGA = Potomac German Auto (now part of the LKQ Empire but still has lots of MB stuff at fair prices and they ship. http://www.pgauto.com/

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
Wheel bearing grease is pretty thick. What about synthetic motor oil or ATF? On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:44 -0500, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net wrote: I'm not sure of the official lube; I used some plain old wheel bearing grease on my '95, and it still is too slow. I'm not sure if that

Re: [MBZ] hose heater versus block heater?!!

2010-12-16 Thread Greg Fiorentino
I have no experience with these on a Mercedes diesel (living in the mild PNW now), but when I was living in upstate NY I installed a hose heater on my Volvo 122S. I would power it up when I got up in the morning, leaving it on for about an hour. The car would start right up and the heater and

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 (KALEB -- Need your help)

2010-12-16 Thread l02turner
Hello Kaleb, Pls see my reply to Allan. re: the lubricant - the can said Lubricant. I know, I should be more picky. But I was trying to help the WW in preparation of a small snow storm moving through today and that was all I could find. Thx Kaleb - Hopefully you have one for a low

Re: [MBZ] Hard starting 300TD

2010-12-16 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks - I will definitely try this at home! On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 6:45 AM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Check the atmospheric vent line to the fuel tank; if it has completely plugged (it can plug with algae inside the tank) then the tank can hold enough vacuum to cause air to

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread l02turner
Hi Max, The movement is slow and sounds like it's on a dry surface - even though I wet it down.I removed the cover you mentioned and lubed the shaft under the cover - helped a little. See my reply to Allan where I discuss Rusty's phone call. Sounds like we both have a new transmission

Re: [MBZ] Beam patterns from different times and and countries.

2010-12-16 Thread l02turner
Hi Max -- You asked forget to paste in the URL Probably, I'm famous for that ;-) Try this: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/products/products.html Sorry 'bout that! ;-) Take care -- LarryT 91 300D -Original Message- From: Max Dillon Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 7:42 AM

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
PGA may be our friend - see my earlier post with their URL. On my foray to the pick-n-pull a few weeks ago, I noticed that all the MB WW's had been violently stripped of their motors. Very sad - all the transmission arms bent, all the plastic/rubber covers ripped and broken off. -Max

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
Allen, Yes, grease undoubtably too thick. I think that some type of silicon lubricant has been recommended. ATF would probably work fine too, just keep it away from the glass and wiper. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
Over the last couple of nights I've been pecking away at the left side links/bushings on my 300TD. I started by pulling the wheel, brake caliper, and rotor, and then taking loose the parking brake shoes and the brake backing plate/dust shield. On my '95, I didn't need to loosen the brake backing

Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga

2010-12-16 Thread Rich Thomas
You need to take some pics and post all this on a web site or blog. I guess it is too late, but it would be nice if everyone did that. Doesn't take long and is very helpful to see the actual job with comments. --R On 12/16/2010 5:06 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Over the last couple of nights I've

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I was thinking more like ATF, wheel bearing grease would be way too think. On 12/16/2010 10:48 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Wheel bearing grease is pretty thick. What about synthetic motor oil or ATF? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic,

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread WILTON
Yeah, really smart stuff. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 5:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124 I was thinking more like ATF, wheel bearing

Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
Yes, I thought about that, but I don't have a place to share the pictures. Lousy excuse - I'm sure someone on this list could have helped me out, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I do plan to write up a comprehensive step-by-step with lessons learned, tools, part numbers, etc, but

Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga

2010-12-16 Thread WILTON
Maybe I should go down for a weekend and let you do mine and take you and your young ladies to dinner a coupla times. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 16,

Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga

2010-12-16 Thread Max Dillon
Sure, I'll be free in February, my rate is only $55 per hour plus expenses. I think that if I'd only done the spring link bushings and the camber link on this car, all my troubles would have been solved. Replacing them all removes any doubt, and now I shouldn't have to touch them for another

Re: [MBZ] wiper innards

2010-12-16 Thread RELNGSON
...What do you lube it with?.. Ru-Glyde. RLE ___ 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:

[MBZ] OT: Snow Leopard vs OSX 10.5.6

2010-12-16 Thread archer75
Does anyone have an opinion on whether or not Snow Leopard is an improvement over OSX 10.5.6 which came installed in my refurbished MacBook? Thanks, Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snow Leopard vs OSX 10.5.6

2010-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
Probably is. Here is the list of enhancements http://www.apple.com/macosx/refinements/enhancements-refinements.html On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:23 -0500, archer75 arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Does anyone have an opinion on whether or not Snow Leopard is an improvement over OSX 10.5.6 which

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snow Leopard vs OSX 10.5.6

2010-12-16 Thread archer75
Quite a few improvements so I'll load it. Windows finally irritated me enough that I got the Mac out and am starting to learn it. Sort of like learning a new language since it's so different than WindowsXP. Thanks, Gerry On Dec 16, 2010, at 7:47 PM,

Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga

2010-12-16 Thread OK Don
Good news indeed! Enough other projects have risen, that I won't be getting to the rear end again untill well into Jan. I might even wait for warm weather (I'm getting softer in my olf age). On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote: Good news for OK Don: Both

Re: [MBZ] Windshield Wiper W124

2010-12-16 Thread Fred Moir
Kaleb, et al. Herr Doktor marshall advocated M1 ATF on the sliding shaft. I have used it and it works to this day. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 12/16/2010 5:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I was thinking more like ATF, wheel bearing grease would be way too think. On 12/16/2010

Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga

2010-12-16 Thread Rich Thomas
Google Blogspot lets you set up a blog, you can post pictures and text and whatever. --R On 12/16/2010 5:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Yes, I thought about that, but I don't have a place to share the pictures. Lousy excuse - I'm sure someone on this list could have helped me out, but that's my

Re: [MBZ] The continuing 124 rear suspension saga

2010-12-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
send it to me and I will put it up On 12/16/2010 4:53 PM, Max Dillon wrote: Yes, I thought about that, but I don't have a place to share the pictures. Lousy excuse - I'm sure someone on this list could have helped me out, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. I do plan to write up a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snow Leopard vs OSX 10.5.6

2010-12-16 Thread Gary Hurst
my core 2 duo mini ran faster on snow leopard than leopard. it's been a while though for snow leopard so i wonder if something new will come down the pike soon enough On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 8:20 PM, archer75 arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Quite a few improvements so I'll load it. Windows

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snow Leopard vs OSX 10.5.6

2010-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
Leopard was a bit of a dog. I never upgraded my old G4 PowerBook from Tiger because I had heard from several sources that Leopard didn't perform well at all on the G[45] processors. Snow Leopard, of course, is Intel-only anyway. So I'm stuck with Tiger on the PowerBook. It's fine for that

Re: [MBZ] Sil-Glyde

2010-12-16 Thread RELNGSON
Oh oh. Not Ru-Glyde, but Sil-Glyde. Had a tube of it for decades. Defintely superior to something that will run to the bottom. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snow Leopard vs OSX 10.5.6

2010-12-16 Thread Tim C
Leopard was faster on Intel, slower on PPC, from what I read. Daughter has Tiger on her G4, wife has Leopard on her Intel, and no one is hounding me about upgrading the OS. At release time I gathered that snow leopard was mostly a security and stability bump rather than a significant change to

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snow Leopard vs OSX 10.5.6

2010-12-16 Thread Allan Streib
On Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:41 -0500, Tim C bb...@crone.us wrote: 10.7 looks like it could be interesting, will we finally see a normal consumer laptop with a standard touchscreen? http://www.apple.com/macosx/lion/ Full-screen apps on a Mac is a radical change for Apple. They have never done

Re: [MBZ] OT: Snow Leopard vs OSX 10.5.6

2010-12-16 Thread Fmiser
Tim wrote: what comes after lion? Siamese tom cat -- Philip ___ 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:

Re: [MBZ] Sil-Glyde

2010-12-16 Thread Walt Zarnoch
I'm not sure if it would work in this case, but permatex silicone dielectric grease works wonders as a lubricant as well. Walt On Dec 17, 2010 12:40 AM, relng...@aol.com wrote: Oh oh. Not Ru-Glyde, but Sil-Glyde. Had a tube of it for decades. Defintely superior to something that will run to