Re: [MBZ] F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......
I thought it was if you can't dazzle 'em with your dancing, baffle them with you Bachelor of Science (or something like that...) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 3, 2011, at 20:51, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote: --R wrote: Never really did much aerospace-type work... Interesting. Like I said - my first boss had aeronautics from ND but PhD in civil. Ya kinda wonder how many in aeronautics education make a living in that. Aeronautics offers a nice cache in feel good way... but perhaps is useless except for a very few number of desk farm wannabe types. I'm glad you have had the opportunity to buffalo us here at mbz... What's the line? - if you can't ...fib... them with your ...fib..., dazzle them with your ??? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
That is one bone I have to pick with our schools system(s); they do not promote, foster, or encourage those that attend to acquire the skill of teaching themselves; it almost seems like it is viewed as undesirable and therefor quashed at a very early stage. But then the true understanding that follows questions is too resource intensive when rote memorization and a firm pedagogical style are sufficient to ensure that most students can pass the tests... Research, exploration, experimentation, and questions are good things IMO. The schools system(s) don't seem to know how to deal with those that do teach themselves; my son is learning how to write the numbers from 1 to 5 in school, whereas he has been asking his grandmother to buy him more (arithmetic) workbooks for home. I have half a notion that a Jetsons-like future MIGHT be possible if kids thought teaching themselves was fun and we could feed the resulting (voracious) appetite (for knowledge) at whatever pace worked for them. I'm not advocating making kids spend all their time learning; I am a proponent of letting kids be bored by unstructured playtime... I believe that they naturally want to explore the world around them. Of course, we can always cheat by asking them questions that they can figure out on their own by research and experimentation, be they physical or gedanken experiments. Whatever happened to kids learning to read and then choosing to read a dictionary or an encyclopedia? (or books on art, science, etc, or sitting and listening to music?) Can we complain about what kids learn when they aren't being guided or taught? -j. (Dad of a 4.5 yr old who has asked hard questions such as What is inside a bubble or Why is fire hot?; I hope he continues to do so!) BTW, in these days of On Demand(tm) TV, it must seem strange for a kid to shut the TV off and go read or do something interactive. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 3, 2011, at 21:44, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I never felt that I was educated in my college years getting a BS and MS in engineering. Part of that (realistically, a fairly small part) was my fault, but I did not know any better. My education consisted more of being taught stuff, and learning stuff I was taught, than in actually being asked hard questions and then having to go off and figure it out, with guidance from a prof. I actually did very well at that. Then I went to MIT. About 3 weeks into the first semester I had an Oh S??? moment when I realized I knew a lot of stuff but had no idea how to use it,and really did not know how to learn on my own. I had this epiphany that it was now up to me to teach myself, using various resources available (profs, fellow students, the library, etc, books, etc.). I actually had to work at it, and it was hard and not very pleasant, mostly. This was apparently the general mode of the place, very different from where I had been. I did recall that one of my favorite profs in engineering school had been BS/MS/ScD at MIT, and at that point I also realized I should have paid more attention to the guy and used him more. I survived the year or so, and it was the worst best thing I have ever done. So to this day I continue to educate myself about various things, even from Chairman Mao's Little Red Book... --R On 2/3/2011 8:51 PM, Mountain Man wrote: --R wrote: Never really did much aerospace-type work... Interesting. Like I said - my first boss had aeronautics from ND but PhD in civil. Ya kinda wonder how many in aeronautics education make a living in that. Aeronautics offers a nice cache in feel good way... but perhaps is useless except for a very few number of desk farm wannabe types. I'm glad you have had the opportunity to buffalo us here at mbz... What's the line? - if you can't ...fib... them with your ...fib..., dazzle them with your ??? 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice
Fmiser wrote: If you fly by the cars sitting it traffic, then you are NOT obeying the same laws as the cars and therefor, in my mind, give up any right to share the road. There's an important difference in the law: bikes can share a lane with a car, cars are limited to one per lane. That means cars can pass bikes in the same lane, and bikes can pass cars in the same lane. Some selfish asses think that there's something inherently wrong with being passed by a bicycle and get irrational about it, declaring that the cyclist 'gave up' his 'rights' somehow. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
John Reames wrote: That is one bone I have to pick with our schools system(s); they do not promote, foster, or encourage those that attend to acquire the skill of teaching themselves; it almost seems like it is viewed as undesirable and therefor quashed at a very early stage. We're off the topic for this list, but it seems that it's considered democratic to make sure that no student gains an unfair advantage by knowing more than the dumbest kid can absorb. Catchphrases like 'no child left behind' are thrown around, but the actual system seems more like 'no child gets ahead'. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice
Shaping up to be better than an oil thread! Maybe we can add helmets vs. bare heads for more excitement? Rich - any community agitating notes to share? ;) -Max (who thinks Kaleb is getting bored as list Mom and decided to stir things up) From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Fri, February 4, 2011 7:24:03 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice Fmiser wrote: If you fly by the cars sitting it traffic, then you are NOT obeying the same laws as the cars and therefor, in my mind, give up any right to share the road. There's an important difference in the law: bikes can share a lane with a car, cars are limited to one per lane. That means cars can pass bikes in the same lane, and bikes can pass cars in the same lane. Some selfish asses think that there's something inherently wrong with being passed by a bicycle and get irrational about it, declaring that the cyclist 'gave up' his 'rights' somehow. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Starting engines in cold weather
Eerily enough, the most far-fetched part of the movie (the unannounced soviet doomsday device) might have been the most accurate/prescient, if only as a snapshot of the workings of a massive bureaucracies (the bit about secret big project done and online before being announced at a regularly scheduled high-profile meeting more than a month later...) -j. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 3, 2011, at 22:25, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Lotsa fiction in Dr Strangelove, including pilot reading the bombing checklist (in reality, the navigator would read; radar navigator/bombardier would accomplish the items) and pilot going into bomb bay to mess around with some ficticious electrical stuff in top of bomb bay. If anybody were to go into bomb bay to check on anything, it would be one of the navigators. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 9:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Starting engines in cold weather What in the wide, wide world of sports is goin' on here. Bob R On Feb 3, 2011 7:34 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Today on Rush Limbaugh he was talking about Dr. Strangelove, and mentioned Slim Pickens, and at that moment I had this vision of Wilton jumping on a package in his B-52 and going for a ride. --R (loving strange in many ways) On 2/3/2011 6:46 PM, WILTON wrote: Post it. We appreciate diversity, don't we? Wilton ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gripper screwdriver
Gotta love non-magnetic stainless screws there! -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 3, 2011, at 17:27, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Was gonna say something but this ain't the banned part of the world. Hendrik who is in trouble with the council, so a bit more trouble ain't a problem WILTON wrote: Yes, I've used the masking tape trick many times, but, like I said, No room to get my fingers down in there for securing the screw on the OUT that worries me. Wilton ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
Whatever happened to kids learning to read and then choosing to read a dictionary or an encyclopedia? Happens that this is my son's favorite activity! Loves history books, maps, etc. But he does go to a small private school. it's considered democratic to make sure that no student gains an unfair advantage by knowing more than the dumbest kid can absorb. Catchphrases like 'no child left behind' are thrown around, but the actual system seems more like 'no child gets ahead'. The _Marching_Morons_, anyone? -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 560 SEL
So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal operating temperature it's almost as if a switch is flipped and the car surges forward a bit and smooths out. It's more responsive to the throttle and stronger, you have to back off the pedal a bit. I'm not certain, but it may be that the idle is not really that high until then. I'm wondering if one of the engine warmup sensors is off, or if what it's hooked to is broken or maladjusted. I should look into this sometime. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:17 -0500, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: That is one bone I have to pick with our schools system(s); they do not promote, foster, or encourage those that attend to acquire the skill of teaching themselves; it almost seems like it is viewed as undesirable and therefor quashed at a very early stage. Careful about getting too smart without the blessing of the established institutions. You might find yourself in the situation of this guy, who's being charged with practicing engineering without a license basically because he wrote a letter to his local DOT challenging a traffic study, and was found to have provided engineering-level documentation with his letter, without he himself being a licensed engineer. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/03/964781/citizen-activist-grates-on-state.html Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice now Bikes
From my local cycling group this morning. I like the part about the apparently inebriated driver tried to drag him out of the way so he could flee --R (who got the first conviction under the SC Bike Law against the guy who hit me -- MB Content: it was a Sprinter van he used in the assault) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CoastalCyclists/message/7377;_ylc=X3oDMTJxNXVyZjd2BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzM2MjI4NjcEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY3NDM5BG1zZ0lkAzczNzcEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTI5NjgxNjkzOQ-- Posted by: David mailto:dbdawso...@comcast.net?Subject=%20Re%3A%20Cyclist%20vs%2E%20Automobile Thu Feb 3, 2011 3:48 pm (PST) The cousin of a friend of mine was struck by a car last night on King St. where it intersects with Spring. The incident was pretty bad but he is okay with a broken leg and a damaged knee. In a true measure of class the apparently inebriated driver tried to drag him out of the way so he could flee. Fortunately there was a Charleston City police officer there who saw the whole thing and stopped the guy. I write this because the cyclist, Sam ***, is from Greer, where he and his family are avid cyclists, but he is relatively new in town. I would like to give the Charleston Cycling community a chance to show their support for any cyclist hit on our streets. I'm sure he would love to hear from all of us wishing him a speedy recovery, and I'm sure his family would love to know that the community in Charleston is looking out for there son. Here is his email: ***@.. . Thanks All, Be Safe On 2/4/2011 7:36 AM, Max Dillon wrote: Shaping up to be better than an oil thread! Maybe we can add helmets vs. bare heads for more excitement? Rich - any community agitating notes to share? ;) -Max (who thinks Kaleb is getting bored as list Mom and decided to stir things up) _ ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
What if it is woefully 'out of tune', but switches from open loop to closed loop mode at a certain temperature, checks the O2 sensor and adjusts itself? Mitch. Jim Cathey wrote: So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal operating temperature it's almost as if a switch is flipped and the car surges forward a bit and smooths out. It's more responsive to the throttle and stronger, you have to back off the pedal a bit. I'm not certain, but it may be that the idle is not really that high until then. I'm wondering if one of the engine warmup sensors is off, or if what it's hooked to is broken or maladjusted. I should look into this sometime. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
Allan Streib wrote: Careful about getting too smart without the blessing of the established institutions. You might find yourself in the situation of this guy, who's being charged with practicing engineering without a license basically because he wrote a letter to his local DOT challenging a traffic study, and was found to have provided engineering-level documentation with his letter, without he himself being a licensed engineer. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/03/964781/citizen-activist-grates-on-state.html Since the title is now OT Rant, here's my rant: The eight-page document with maps, diagrams and traffic projections was offered to buttress their contention that signals will be needed at the Falls of Neuse at Coolmore Drive intersection and where the road meets Tabriz Point / Lake Villa Way. It did not persuade Kevin Lacy, chief traffic engineer for the state DOT, to change his mind about the project. Instead, Lacy called on a state licensing agency, the N.C. Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, to investigate Cox. If I were Cox, I'd be suing Lacy in federal court for interfering with my constitutional rights, namely my First Amendment right to petition for redress of a grievance. Then I'd implore every elected official I could find to fire his useless ass. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
| \/ Whatever happened to kids learning to read and then choosing to read a dictionary or an encyclopedia? Happens that this is my son's favorite activity! Loves history books, maps, etc. But he does go to a small private school. it's considered democratic to make sure that no student gains an unfair advantage by knowing more than the dumbest kid can absorb. Catchphrases like 'no child left behind' are thrown around, but the actual system seems more like 'no child gets ahead'. The _Marching_Morons_, anyone? -- Jim An informed, active public is a necessary condition to a republic. Turning groups of citizens against each other, training them to accept info from authority without questions (marching morons) and creating chaos are necessary conditions for socia list/com munist takeover of a country. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] The Church Organ
Classic! I've got a smile on my face after that one. Walt I liked it. So much visual in the telling. Thanks. mao Another interesting story. Thanks, Gerry. Craig Thanks, guys. Trying to learn to write readable little stories for a picture album so the grandchildren and great-grandchildren will have some idea of what life was like during grandmas and grandpas times. Gerry ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
nother case of PE arrogance. And, since the offender is in a safe gummit position, he has no fear. Allan Streib wrote: Careful about getting too smart without the blessing of the established institutions. You might find yourself in the situation of this guy, who's being charged with practicing engineering without a license basically because he wrote a letter to his local DOT challenging a traffic study, and was found to have provided engineering-level documentation with his letter, without he himself being a licensed engineer. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/03/964781/citizen-activist-grates-on-state.html Since the title is now OT Rant, here's my rant: The eight-page document with maps, diagrams and traffic projections was offered to buttress their contention that signals will be needed at the Falls of Neuse at Coolmore Drive intersection and where the road meets Tabriz Point / Lake Villa Way. It did not persuade Kevin Lacy, chief traffic engineer for the state DOT, to change his mind about the project. Instead, Lacy called on a state licensing agency, the N.C. Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, to investigate Cox. If I were Cox, I'd be suing Lacy in federal court for interfering with my constitutional rights, namely my First Amendment right to petition for redress of a grievance. Then I'd implore every elected official I could find to fire his useless ass. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Jim Cathey wrote: So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal operating temperature it's almost as if a switch is flipped and the car surges forward a bit and smooths out. Mitch said: What if it is woefully 'out of tune', but switches from open loop to closed loop mode at a certain temperature, checks the O2 sensor and adjusts itself? My Euro 500SEL exhibits very similar behavior. Would it have an O2 sensor, considering that (judging by the smell of the exhaust) it has virtually no emissions controls? Alex ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
I think your car has a WUR ? Maybe it's sticking a bit. I believe it has a bi-metal strip and an electrical connection. They're usually mounted on a warm part of the engine, so if the electrical portion fails, the housing will still get warm from the engine mounting, and activate the bi-metal strip. If it's running too rich at first, if will feel like it's bogging down when you get on it. As it leans out, performance improves. Maybe check the O2 as Mitch says, they fail in the rich mode. I've found though, if they are bad, when you get on the gas, they bog down as well, as the system goes too rich. Just a shot, hope someone with more knowledge can help out. Ed 300E On 4 February 2011 09:32, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal operating temperature it's almost as if a switch is flipped and the car surges forward a bit and smooths out. It's more responsive to the throttle and stronger, you have to back off the pedal a bit. I'm not certain, but it may be that the idle is not really that high until then. I'm wondering if one of the engine warmup sensors is off, or if what it's hooked to is broken or maladjusted. I should look into this sometime. -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Daughter's 380SL ran fast at idle and variable speeds. We found the timing way off, and fuel turned up high. I found the vacuum lines all messed up. Connecting them properly didn't seem to make a difference. Idle air solenoid is sticky. Kleb was supposed to bring me a replacement. Still don't have it. Still doesn't run the way I think it should. Now it tends to die at idle. Seems like there are some similarities to your 560. Maybe there is a clue here for you. I am interested in your findings later on. So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal operating temperature it's almost as if a switch is flipped and the car surges forward a bit and smooths out. It's more responsive to the throttle and stronger, you have to back off the pedal a bit. I'm not certain, but it may be that the idle is not really that high until then. I'm wondering if one of the engine warmup sensors is off, or if what it's hooked to is broken or maladjusted. I should look into this sometime. -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
My understanding is, the real purpose of the O2 is to keep the air and fuel metered at the proper stoichiometric ratio that the cats require to operate. So I would guess if you don't have cats on your car, you probably don't have an O2. With computers, they can help to workout the driving needs, and adjust the fuel and air as required, but primarily always within or close to that magic figure 13;1 or14:1, something like that? It will go outside these parameters at times when needed, like starting up, or under really heavy load, where it will go rich as needed. That's my understanding anyway, but I'm no engineer. Ed 300E On 4 February 2011 10:20, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote: Jim Cathey wrote: So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal operating temperature it's almost as if a switch is flipped and the car surges forward a bit and smooths out. Mitch said: What if it is woefully 'out of tune', but switches from open loop to closed loop mode at a certain temperature, checks the O2 sensor and adjusts itself? My Euro 500SEL exhibits very similar behavior. Would it have an O2 sensor, considering that (judging by the smell of the exhaust) it has virtually no emissions controls? Alex ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
I think your car has a WUR? It has something, I'm sure, but not the classic bi-metallic WUR from the 450 days. This is a 1990 car. -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice
There are painted bike lanes between the driving and parking lanes and is how bikes fly by the cars sitting in traffic in a very legal manner. Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Feb 4, 2011 1:34 AM, Fmiser lt;fmi...@gmail.comgt; wrote: gt; Luther's Benz wrote: First, the list doesn't pass HTML mail, so you can turn that off. gt; One can assume that neither gt; Curt nor Kaleb has driven through the streets of Chicago with gt; bikes (up to 10/block) flying by you as you sit in traffic. gt; There are some trips I can make on my bike quicker than gt; a car gt; Bzt, wrong. There are no ditches and the law is gt; share the road with bikes. I have the same rights as gt; cars and obey the same laws. That doesn't add up. If you ride your bike on the street and follow the same laws as the cars, you would not travel any faster. If you fly by the cars sitting it traffic, then you are NOT obeying the same laws as the cars and therefor, in my mind, give up any right to share the road. -- 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: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice
Yes - the constant fight between cars and bicycles. When riding a bicycle on a street without bicycle lanes law says your a motorist. Ridding a bicycle in a bike lane means your a motorist using a restricted lane, no different than a HOV lane. Your on a bike you entittled to that lane. As a cyclist what bothers me is the riders who can not decide - I'm a pedestrian (ridding in the sidewalk) no wait, I'm a motorist, ridding in the street. Unfortinitly, in most metropolitian areas we do make it very difficult to be a cyclist. Bicycling should be encouraged as it is good for us as people, but also good for our earth and our communities. When I had my bicycle shop I had a client who came from New York City. She commutes on her bike, every day of the year, 22 round trip miles. Snow, Rain, Sleet, anything she is on her bike. Never been hit, had a couple of flat tires, ran over a dead Deer in the dark and bent her frame, but she has ridden as many miles in the past 20 years as most of us have driven. She is in incredable shape, and has alot more extra $$ than I do. Peter On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Luther's Benz benz-n-h...@gulseth.netwrote: There are painted bike lanes between the driving and parking lanes and is how bikes fly by the cars sitting in traffic in a very legal manner. Luther -- Sent from my Palm Pre On Feb 4, 2011 1:34 AM, Fmiser lt;fmi...@gmail.comlt%3bfmi...@gmail.comgt; wrote: gt; Luther's Benz wrote: First, the list doesn't pass HTML mail, so you can turn that off. gt; One can assume that neither gt; Curt nor Kaleb has driven through the streets of Chicago with gt; bikes (up to 10/block) flying by you as you sit in traffic. gt; There are some trips I can make on my bike quicker than gt; a car gt; Bzt, wrong. There are no ditches and the law is gt; share the road with bikes. I have the same rights as gt; cars and obey the same laws. That doesn't add up. If you ride your bike on the street and follow the same laws as the cars, you would not travel any faster. If you fly by the cars sitting it traffic, then you are NOT obeying the same laws as the cars and therefor, in my mind, give up any right to share the road. -- 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: http://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
Instead of disagreeing with you, I will instead wonder what McCarthy would think of the idea of everyone being treated as if they were an interchangeable little cog in a big machine. If you look far enough down that road, you can probably see that sanitation engineers would had salaries that are the same as neurosurgeons, since that would give the neurosurgeons an undemocratic advantage. Likewise, ownership of real property allows groups of like people to cluster together, resulting in unequal cultural and social experiences between different groups. Wasn't the marketing phrase something like America, Land of Opportunity? Disallowing, preventing, or frustrating the ability to excel with hard work seems the antithesis of that. History shows that everyone has different skill levels in different areas; where would we be if the strongest of Thoreau's skills were held to even some average level, or perhaps if Tesla, Einstein, Watson and Crick, Morse, (William) Hammon, Salk, Goddard, Faulkner, or any of thousands of others were averaged Correct me if I am wrong, but normal is sometimes used in lieu of arithmetic mean (AKA average). This is a point that lies on a curve; the curve is to represent some quantitative measurement of a population. What is the area under a singular point under a curve? (Isn't the area under a point effectively zero?) Doesn't this mean that it is in fact aberrant to be exactly average? If we extend average to mean a range of acceptable values that includes the arithmetical mean, then don't we get back to some people being disadvantaged relative to others? Yet it seems like excellence is spoken of... If no one can be disadvantaged relative to others, can you even have a concept such as excellence? Isn't excellence related to exceeding or getting ahead of others, who might then be considered to be disadvantaged? I don't hold any views, however I do have some questions (such as above) that do not seem to have official answers. This is why I do not think that this will fail, but I do wonder what I am missing that will make this thing work... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 4, 2011, at 7:28, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: John Reames wrote: That is one bone I have to pick with our schools system(s); they do not promote, foster, or encourage those that attend to acquire the skill of teaching themselves; it almost seems like it is viewed as undesirable and therefor quashed at a very early stage. We're off the topic for this list, but it seems that it's considered democratic to make sure that no student gains an unfair advantage by knowing more than the dumbest kid can absorb. Catchphrases like 'no child left behind' are thrown around, but the actual system seems more like 'no child gets ahead'. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
Yeah, I read about that; isn't one fundamental flaw in the argument that the guy not only did not claim to be an engineer, but that the report itself stated that it was prepared by the citizens? If that prosecution holds any water, then using your own judgment on how to deal with a cut, scrape, rash, fever, etc should also be illegal, as you would therefore be practicing medicine without a license... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 4, 2011, at 9:26, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:17 -0500, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: That is one bone I have to pick with our schools system(s); they do not promote, foster, or encourage those that attend to acquire the skill of teaching themselves; it almost seems like it is viewed as undesirable and therefor quashed at a very early stage. Careful about getting too smart without the blessing of the established institutions. You might find yourself in the situation of this guy, who's being charged with practicing engineering without a license basically because he wrote a letter to his local DOT challenging a traffic study, and was found to have provided engineering-level documentation with his letter, without he himself being a licensed engineer. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/03/964781/citizen-activist-grates-on-state.html Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
It might better be viewed as an equal protection issue than a freedom of speech issue... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 4, 2011, at 9:34, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Allan Streib wrote: Careful about getting too smart without the blessing of the established institutions. You might find yourself in the situation of this guy, who's being charged with practicing engineering without a license basically because he wrote a letter to his local DOT challenging a traffic study, and was found to have provided engineering-level documentation with his letter, without he himself being a licensed engineer. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/03/964781/citizen-activist-grates-on-state.html Since the title is now OT Rant, here's my rant: The eight-page document with maps, diagrams and traffic projections was offered to buttress their contention that signals will be needed at the Falls of Neuse at Coolmore Drive intersection and where the road meets Tabriz Point / Lake Villa Way. It did not persuade Kevin Lacy, chief traffic engineer for the state DOT, to change his mind about the project. Instead, Lacy called on a state licensing agency, the N.C. Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, to investigate Cox. If I were Cox, I'd be suing Lacy in federal court for interfering with my constitutional rights, namely my First Amendment right to petition for redress of a grievance. Then I'd implore every elected official I could find to fire his useless ass. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
Jim, et al. And don't forget 1984 and the Communist Manifesto. From each according to his (?) abilities and to each according to his (?) needs. Balls! A university can be as simple as a log, with a student at one end and a teacher at the other. (Sorry, I forget the attribution). As a child I read my way through my parents small library. Classics, contemporary fiction, Sci-fi, Odd tomes and some adult books, understanding came later. Feed the elephants child, don't kill it! Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/4/2011 9:23 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Whatever happened to kids learning to read and then choosing to read a dictionary or an encyclopedia? Happens that this is my son's favorite activity! Loves history books, maps, etc. But he does go to a small private school. it's considered democratic to make sure that no student gains an unfair advantage by knowing more than the dumbest kid can absorb. Catchphrases like 'no child left behind' are thrown around, but the actual system seems more like 'no child gets ahead'. The _Marching_Morons_, anyone? -- 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Ford Escape Hybrid
Anyone know anything about the Ford Escape Hybrids? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant - Reading
If y'all want to read a good book, look for Matterhorn. Cannot recall the name of the author but can get that too if anyone needs it. A novel about the Viet Nam war and a group of Marines. Very good. I just finished it. My elder son wants to read it next. I recommended it to my younger son and his response was a somewhat sheepish look and an aw, you know I don't read books. Very sad for me as I think some of the best things in life are books. My elder son is a bit of an academic I suppose. He has a Masters Degree in Architecture and is currently an intern with an architectural firm. The younger one is a final level auto mechanic apprentice and as such much more of a hands on person. We do need both in this world but I find it hard to believe that he does not enjoy reading as most of the folks in our family are avid readers. Randy who thinks perhaps his grade school education has failed my younger son in some manner. On 04/02/2011 8:23 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: Whatever happened to kids learning to read and then choosing to read a dictionary or an encyclopedia? Happens that this is my son's favorite activity! Loves history books, maps, etc. But he does go to a small private school. it's considered democratic to make sure that no student gains an unfair advantage by knowing more than the dumbest kid can absorb. Catchphrases like 'no child left behind' are thrown around, but the actual system seems more like 'no child gets ahead'. The _Marching_Morons_, anyone? -- 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ford Escape Hybrid
From: Donald Snook Anyone know anything about the Ford Escape Hybrids? --- Son bought a Ford Fusion Hybrid and he's very happy with it; good handling and good ride. He drove from Nashville to Orlando at speeds of 75-80 mph and got 37 mpg. He's a munufacturers rep and puts a lot of miles on his cars. Don't know anyone with an Escape Hybrid or how similar they might be. I would like the Fusion because it's larger than most high mpg cars and is heavier; about 37xx pounds. I drove it to town and back and found that it has adequate leg-room for a tall man (6'4) which can't be said for a lot of new medium size cars. Gerry ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice
Mitch Haley wrote: Fmiser wrote: If you fly by the cars sitting it traffic, then you are NOT obeying the same laws as the cars and therefor, in my mind, give up any right to share the road. There's an important difference in the law: bikes can share a lane with a car, cars are limited to one per lane. Ahh. A difference. So it is _not_ the same laws as the cars. I rest. Some selfish asses think that there's something inherently wrong with being passed by a bicycle and get irrational about it, declaring that the cyclist 'gave up' his 'rights' somehow. I don't mind that a bike has an advantage. I get irrational about the cyclist who insist on enforcement of only the laws that benefit them. If they can pass a car in the same lane when the car is slow - then the car can pass them in the same lane when the bike is slow. And then - what about running red lights, and ignoring stop signs? -- 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice
Fmiser wrote: And then - what about running red lights, and ignoring stop signs? Non Sequitur. I'll ask Luther to take responsibility for cyclists who do that as soon as you agree to make yourself responsible for all the motorists who do it. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
I saw the article and immediately noticed that there was no mention of anybody involved in producing the report claiming to be an engineer or getting paid for engineering work. Therefore, DOT guy (Lacy) has no case. Concerned that a citizen or citizen's group produced a report that's too thorough or too professional looking? What a bunch of BS! Lacy needs to find something productive to do for the nice salary we're paying him. Wilton Goldsboro, NC - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing...NOW training/education) On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:17 -0500, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: That is one bone I have to pick with our schools system(s); they do not promote, foster, or encourage those that attend to acquire the skill of teaching themselves; it almost seems like it is viewed as undesirable and therefor quashed at a very early stage. Careful about getting too smart without the blessing of the established institutions. You might find yourself in the situation of this guy, who's being charged with practicing engineering without a license basically because he wrote a letter to his local DOT challenging a traffic study, and was found to have provided engineering-level documentation with his letter, without he himself being a licensed engineer. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/03/964781/citizen-activist-grates-on-state.html Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
Gutted. Otherwise the same. I may have a potential sale, another Motoroam owner. -Rolf On 02/03/2011 12:41 PM, Max Dillon wrote: So what does it look like now? -Max From: Rolfr...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, February 3, 2011 11:31:54 AM Subject: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?) This is mine : http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2195073692.html 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (EAV) Date: 2011-02-03, 11:18AM EST Reply to:sale-caxze-2195073...@craigslist.org mailto:sale-caxze-2195073...@craigslist.org?subject=1974%20Mercedes%20L508D%20Monarch%20Motoroam%2024%27%20RV%20-%20%241%20%28EAV%29body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fatlanta.craigslist.org%2Fatl%2Fcto%2F2195073692.html%0A^[Errors when replying to ads?http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts] I bought this on ebay after having a few (too many) drinks. Was located in Mississippi and I towed it back. Gutted the interior (looked like a meth lab had been in there). Needs a new injection pump or the existing one rebuilt. I am looking for this to go to a good home to someone who can get it running again and usable. NOT THE SCRAPPER. I only paid $800 for it and have about another $1200 into it. Just looking to get some of my money back and hopefully find a good home. Has a om314 engine with a 5 speed transmission. This is your chance to own a dually mercedes! Will need to be towed. Lots of pictures here :http://superturbodiesel.com/images/benz/l508d%20mercedes%20motoroam%20monarch/ ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ford Escape Hybrid
Friend of mine has an Escape (non-hybrid) and has had a series of problems with it, mostly engine/drivetrain related. I generally like Fords but I think the Escapes are cheaply constructed. Have not really looked at the latest versions though. Allan On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:18 -0500, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Donald Snook Anyone know anything about the Ford Escape Hybrids? --- Son bought a Ford Fusion Hybrid and he's very happy with it; good handling and good ride. He drove from Nashville to Orlando at speeds of 75-80 mph and got 37 mpg. He's a munufacturers rep and puts a lot of miles on his cars. Don't know anyone with an Escape Hybrid or how similar they might be. I would like the Fusion because it's larger than most high mpg cars and is heavier; about 37xx pounds. I drove it to town and back and found that it has adequate leg-room for a tall man (6'4) which can't be said for a lot of new medium size cars. Gerry ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
Decades :D We are expecting a third kid and wife says no to a wagon with third rows. We have settled on the 01-03 VW Eurovan with the westy popup but without the camper option. Seats 7, sleeps 4. Doesnt get the greated gas mileage but it does have the VR6 engine in it. -Rolf On 02/03/2011 03:12 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Boo, I was looking forward to years of repair logs of you getting this thing going... -Curt Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:31:54 -0500 From: Rolfr...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kalebspecial?) Message-ID:4d4ad87a.2060...@winmutt.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed This is mine : http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2195073692.html 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (EAV) Date: 2011-02-03, 11:18AM EST Reply to:sale-caxze-2195073...@craigslist.org mailto:sale-caxze-2195073...@craigslist.org?subject=1974%20Mercedes%20L508D%20Monarch%20Motoroam%2024%27%20RV%20-%20%241%20%28EAV%29body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fatlanta.craigslist.org%2Fatl%2Fcto%2F2195073692.html%0A^[Errors when replying to ads? http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts] I bought this on ebay after having a few (too many) drinks. Was located in Mississippi and I towed it back. Gutted the interior (looked like a meth lab had been in there). Needs a new injection pump or the existing one rebuilt. I am looking for this to go to a good home to someone who can get it running again and usable. NOT THE SCRAPPER. I only paid $800 for it and have about another $1200 into it. Just looking to get some of my money back and hopefully find a good home. Has a om314 engine with a 5 speed transmission. This is your chance to own a dually mercedes! Will need to be towed. Lots of pictures here :http://superturbodiesel.com/images/benz/l508d%20mercedes%20motoroam%20monarch/ ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
3 kids? Have you and your wife found out what causes this? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?) Decades :D We are expecting a third kid and wife says no to a wagon with third rows. We have settled on the 01-03 VW Eurovan with the westy popup but without the camper option. Seats 7, sleeps 4. Doesnt get the greated gas mileage but it does have the VR6 engine in it. -Rolf On 02/03/2011 03:12 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Boo, I was looking forward to years of repair logs of you getting this thing going... -Curt Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:31:54 -0500 From: Rolfr...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kalebspecial?) Message-ID:4d4ad87a.2060...@winmutt.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed This is mine : http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2195073692.html 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (EAV) Date: 2011-02-03, 11:18AM EST Reply to:sale-caxze-2195073...@craigslist.org mailto:sale-caxze-2195073...@craigslist.org?subject=1974%20Mercedes%20L508D%20Monarch%20Motoroam%2024%27%20RV%20-%20%241%20%28EAV%29body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fatlanta.craigslist.org%2Fatl%2Fcto%2F2195073692.html%0A^[Errors when replying to ads? http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts] I bought this on ebay after having a few (too many) drinks. Was located in Mississippi and I towed it back. Gutted the interior (looked like a meth lab had been in there). Needs a new injection pump or the existing one rebuilt. I am looking for this to go to a good home to someone who can get it running again and usable. NOT THE SCRAPPER. I only paid $800 for it and have about another $1200 into it. Just looking to get some of my money back and hopefully find a good home. Has a om314 engine with a 5 speed transmission. This is your chance to own a dually mercedes! Will need to be towed. Lots of pictures here :http://superturbodiesel.com/images/benz/l508d%20mercedes%20motoroam%20monarch/ ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] unmog
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300520971179 ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Gripper screwdriver
Harbor freight has em. You can also get the pick up thingy that has 3 of those claws on it there to. I just magnetize all of my screw drivers. Pen magnet FTW. -Rolf On 02/02/2011 06:34 PM, WILTON wrote: Many years ago (maybe 50), I had a common screwdriver (shaft about 6 inches, or so) with a screw gripper spring on it that could help keep from losing a screw into the abyss like that beneath the monovalve on my 91 350SDL. Spring on opposing sides of the shaft had tips that would fit under head of the screw, etc. 'Spose Auto Zone may have such to help with my pending valve kit replacement? No room to get my fingers down in there. 'Plan to pack paper towels around the valve, too, in order to put a top on the abyss. Wilton ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 8:31 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: This is mine : http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2195073692.html Flagged for removal. Maybe too many people thought you were in the wrong category (cars vs. RVs)? Alex ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
Fred sed: Jim, et al. And don't forget 1984 1984 and Animal Farm are being played out in our lives, as the lemmings walk on. A good dose of Animal House is needed to provide some relief! ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
Minds, and books, are like parachutes. They only function when open. T. R. Dewar. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/4/2011 3:04 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Fred sed: Jim, et al. And don't forget 1984 1984 and Animal Farm are being played out in our lives, as the lemmings walk on. A good dose of Animal House is needed to provide some relief! ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 8:31 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: This is mine : http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2195073692.html Flagged for removal. Maybe too many people thought you were in the wrong category (cars vs. RVs)? Apparently I had it cashed. [ctrl]-F5 got me the 'flagged for removal' notation. One thing I just noticed is that somebody turned the grille star upside down. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ford Escape Hybrid
Not much, I've ridden in both generations of Escape though and don't think much of them. They're LOUSY (like my 240D is better) offroad and not really all that comfortable although the newer gen is better than the first. My idiot cousins have a pair of first gens, both are less than 10 years old and both have rebuilt motors... -Curt Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:51:53 -0600 From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes Mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Ford Escape Hybrid Message-ID: 75875091-3db4-47c9-b724-b74919944...@mtsqh.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Anyone know anything about the Ford Escape Hybrids? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
Yup, I was hoping to live vicariously through you ;0 You've been doing a lot of other wrenching lately right? I wasn't surprised to see this sale. I'd love to have time, money and space to take on that kind of a project. -Curt Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:41:17 -0500 From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?) Message-ID: 4d4c565d.5050...@winmutt.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Decades :D We are expecting a third kid and wife says no to a wagon with third rows. We have settled on the 01-03 VW Eurovan with the westy popup but without the camper option. Seats 7, sleeps 4. Doesnt get the greated gas mileage but it does have the VR6 engine in it. -Rolf On 02/03/2011 03:12 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Boo, I was looking forward to years of repair logs of you getting this thing going... -Curt ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
I have a mind like a steel trap -- cold and closed! --R On 2/4/2011 3:17 PM, Fred Moir wrote: Minds, and books, are like parachutes. They only function when open. T. R. Dewar. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/4/2011 3:04 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Fred sed: Jim, et al. And don't forget 1984 1984 and Animal Farm are being played out in our lives, as the lemmings walk on. A good dose of Animal House is needed to provide some relief! ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ford Escape Hybrid
A false sense of being green? On 2/4/2011 11:51 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Anyone know anything about the Ford Escape Hybrids? Sent from my iPhone ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3422 - Release Date: 02/04/11 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3422 - Release Date: 02/04/11 ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
I spoke with a buddy about a roads issue in our part of the world, I sent him this link, and he said at some time in the past they used this tactic to question some study done by a Florida company (for a SC project) that was not a licensed PE in SC, and it bunged things up for some time until the FL outfit got their SC certs, and could re-submit their report with an SC stamp. Not quite the same deal, but when you get lawyers involved, this kind of thing is like blood to a shark. --R On 2/4/2011 1:43 PM, WILTON wrote: I saw the article and immediately noticed that there was no mention of anybody involved in producing the report claiming to be an engineer or getting paid for engineering work. Therefore, DOT guy (Lacy) has no case. Concerned that a citizen or citizen's group produced a report that's too thorough or too professional looking? What a bunch of BS! Lacy needs to find something productive to do for the nice salary we're paying him. Wilton Goldsboro, NC - Original Message - From: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 9:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing...NOW training/education) On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:17 -0500, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: That is one bone I have to pick with our schools system(s); they do not promote, foster, or encourage those that attend to acquire the skill of teaching themselves; it almost seems like it is viewed as undesirable and therefor quashed at a very early stage. Careful about getting too smart without the blessing of the established institutions. You might find yourself in the situation of this guy, who's being charged with practicing engineering without a license basically because he wrote a letter to his local DOT challenging a traffic study, and was found to have provided engineering-level documentation with his letter, without he himself being a licensed engineer. http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/02/03/964781/citizen-activist-grates-on-state.html Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
Edit: ... are like parachutes; they only work AS DESIGNED (there you go) (closed books work as doorstops, booster seats, kindling, light duty armor, and even as a weapon (melée and missile attacks), but I don't think that is what they were made for...) -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 4, 2011, at 15:17, Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: Minds, and books, are like parachutes. They only function when open. T. R. Dewar. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred On 2/4/2011 3:04 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Fred sed: Jim, et al. And don't forget 1984 1984 and Animal Farm are being played out in our lives, as the lemmings walk on. A good dose of Animal House is needed to provide some relief! ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
We've heard and read the scientific explanation but we are both pretty sure that this is immaculate conception. -Rolf On 02/04/2011 02:48 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: 3 kids? Have you and your wife found out what causes this? Rusty Cullens BuyMBparts, Inc. www.buyMBparts.biz www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 2:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?) Decades :D We are expecting a third kid and wife says no to a wagon with third rows. We have settled on the 01-03 VW Eurovan with the westy popup but without the camper option. Seats 7, sleeps 4. Doesnt get the greated gas mileage but it does have the VR6 engine in it. -Rolf On 02/03/2011 03:12 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Boo, I was looking forward to years of repair logs of you getting this thing going... -Curt Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:31:54 -0500 From: Rolfr...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kalebspecial?) Message-ID:4d4ad87a.2060...@winmutt.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed This is mine : http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/2195073692.html 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (EAV) Date: 2011-02-03, 11:18AM EST Reply to:sale-caxze-2195073...@craigslist.org mailto:sale-caxze-2195073...@craigslist.org?subject=1974%20Mercedes%20L508D%20Monarch%20Motoroam%2024%27%20RV%20-%20%241%20%28EAV%29body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fatlanta.craigslist.org%2Fatl%2Fcto%2F2195073692.html%0A^[Errors when replying to ads? http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts] I bought this on ebay after having a few (too many) drinks. Was located in Mississippi and I towed it back. Gutted the interior (looked like a meth lab had been in there). Needs a new injection pump or the existing one rebuilt. I am looking for this to go to a good home to someone who can get it running again and usable. NOT THE SCRAPPER. I only paid $800 for it and have about another $1200 into it. Just looking to get some of my money back and hopefully find a good home. Has a om314 engine with a 5 speed transmission. This is your chance to own a dually mercedes! Will need to be towed. Lots of pictures here :http://superturbodiesel.com/images/benz/l508d%20mercedes%20motoroam%20monarch/ ___ 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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
Ive been getting the '87 300d up to speed. I am putting on a new IP this week which will let me know if my theory is right or wrong about my engine. Either way it doesnt leak oil like the on there does. I also just got a line on a couple of #17 heads so in case I need a new one its there. I put a 5 speed in it back in November and am very happy with it. I need a larger clutch which will probably go in some time this summer or maybe even next spring (it holds but I cant hoon it). My 85 needs a new head as well. The replacement engine had a sticking valve which is now sticking alot more than it used to, particularly at light load low rpm. I will probably do the 85 before the 87 mostly as practice and to ensure I have a spare car. The 1991 300D is going to go up for sale soon. It needs some very minor work to be perfect. 166k miles (odo is a replacement with 147k on it). Probably going to ask 5k for it, paid 6 and drove it for a year. Its got new Michelins and a brand new set of monark injectors (not just the nozzles, the whole shebang). I am pretty excited about the eurovan. Not the greatest gas mileage but I love camping and fishing and wife hates tents -Rolf On 02/04/2011 03:34 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Yup, I was hoping to live vicariously through you ;0 You've been doing a lot of other wrenching lately right? I wasn't surprised to see this sale. I'd love to have time, money and space to take on that kind of a project. -Curt Date: Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:41:17 -0500 From: Rolfr...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion Listmercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1(Kaleb special?) Message-ID:4d4c565d.5050...@winmutt.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Decades :D We are expecting a third kid and wife says no to a wagon with third rows. We have settled on the 01-03 VW Eurovan with the westy popup but without the camper option. Seats 7, sleeps 4. Doesnt get the greated gas mileage but it does have the VR6 engine in it. -Rolf On 02/03/2011 03:12 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: Boo, I was looking forward to years of repair logs of you getting this thing going... -Curt ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
Whats the deal with the IP, what problem are you trying to correct? On 2/4/2011 5:12 PM, Rolf wrote: Ive been getting the '87 300d up to speed. I am putting on a new IP this week which will let me know if my theory is right or wrong about my engine. Either way it doesnt leak oil like the on there does. I also just got a line on a couple of #17 heads so in case I need a new one its there. I put a 5 speed in it back in November and am very happy with it. I need a larger clutch which will probably go in some time this summer or maybe even next spring (it holds but I cant hoon it). My 85 needs a new head as well. The replacement engine had a sticking valve which is now sticking alot more than it used to, particularly at light load low rpm. I will probably do the 85 before the 87 mostly as practice and to ensure I have a spare car. The 1991 300D is going to go up for sale soon. It needs some very minor work to be perfect. 166k miles (odo is a replacement with 147k on it). Probably going to ask 5k for it, paid 6 and drove it for a year. Its got new Michelins and a brand new set of monark injectors (not just the nozzles, the whole shebang). I am pretty excited about the eurovan. Not the greatest gas mileage but I love camping and fishing and wife hates tents -Rolf -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3422 - Release Date: 02/04/11 ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] ON TOPIC! Anyone know how to get a W124 headlight switch out?
Unscrew the 1 nut before attempting to take the cover off. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice
depends on where you are, but the laws in at least some states allow the sharing of a lane if there is room for more than one vehicle to fit safely. when cars are sitting still in traffic, it couldn't be safer for a bicycle to pass. non-issue. cheers! e On 03/Feb/11 23:31, Fmiser wrote: If you ride your bike on the street and follow the same laws as the cars, you would not travel any faster. If you fly by the cars sitting it traffic, then you are NOT obeying the same laws as the cars and therefor, in my mind, give up any right to share the road. -- 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: http://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Nice
On 04/Feb/11 10:03, Fmiser wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: Fmiser wrote: If you fly by the cars sitting it traffic, then you are NOT obeying the same laws as the cars and therefor, in my mind, give up any right to share the road. There's an important difference in the law: bikes can share a lane with a car, cars are limited to one per lane. Ahh. A difference. So it is _not_ the same laws as the cars. I rest. you rest mistaken.;-) again, it depends on where you are. multiple vehicles in a lane is perfectly legal in at least some states. (i haven't checked them all again lately.) Some selfish asses think that there's something inherently wrong with being passed by a bicycle and get irrational about it, declaring that the cyclist 'gave up' his 'rights' somehow. I don't mind that a bike has an advantage. I get irrational about the cyclist who insist on enforcement of only the laws that benefit them. If they can pass a car in the same lane when the car is slow - then the car can pass them in the same lane when the bike is slow. that's perfectly reasonable; no need to get irrational. i've no problem sharing a lane *safely* with another person, whether we're walking, riding a bike, motorcycle, driving a truck, tractor or even an old Benz car.;-) And then - what about running red lights, and ignoring stop signs? what's this got to do with anything? illegal is illegal, no matter what you're operating. (FWIW, i see far more cars speeding and/or rolling stops than bicycles.) next time you decide to get upset about bicycles running stop signs, decide for yourself if you really want to be waiting while bicycles stop, and then accelerate at the rate of a human-powered device to get out of your way. it's typically to your benefit if they're not stopping as they're out of your way much quicker; this is the rationale behind the 'Stop as Yield' movement that's already law in some places. cheers! e ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lane splitting
...depends on where you are, but the laws in at least some states allow the sharing of a lane if there is room for more than one vehicle to fit safely. when cars are sitting still in traffic, it couldn't be safer for a bicycle to pass. non-issue Picture a driver, caught in traffic, opening his door to take a look around the SUV in front of him and along comes the spandex kid. The car could be damaged when the bike hits it. California law allows lane splitting by motorcycles but state laws obviously differ. 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Off the List?
Hi Kaleb - I haven’t rec’d any messages since before Christmas – what do I need to do to get my messages flowing again? BTW – Remember my question about my door lock tumbler? Finally found the right PDF and learned how to take the door handle apart – once I took the handle apart and off of he door, I could see where the problem was. There is a roll pin that connects the 2 halves of the tumbler assy. – the roll pin had come loose and allowed the Tumbler Half (the Key half) to come out of the car. I finally learned the tumbler must go in to the matching piece in a specific sequence and once I figured that out I was in business -- now we can lock/unlock the door at the driver’s door and not at the trunk! I was on the verge of taking the car to the dealer for repairs but my wife convinced me to try one more time. BTW, I still need a driver’s seat, seat belt assy. in case you come across one Thanks - Larry ‘91 300D l02tur...@comcast.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: wlEmoticon-winkingsmile[1].png Type: image/png Size: 1130 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110204/a2dd26ef/attachment.png ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Off the List?
Kleb says spend $1000 with me and everything will be alright Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld -Original Message- From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Sender: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 20:26:00 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Off the List? Hi Kaleb - I haven’t rec’d any messages since before Christmas – what do I need to do to get my messages flowing again? BTW – Remember my question about my door lock tumbler? Finally found the right PDF and learned how to take the door handle apart – once I took the handle apart and off of he door, I could see where the problem was. There is a roll pin that connects the 2 halves of the tumbler assy. – the roll pin had come loose and allowed the Tumbler Half (the Key half) to come out of the car. I finally learned the tumbler must go in to the matching piece in a specific sequence and once I figured that out I was in business -- now we can lock/unlock the door at the driver’s door and not at the trunk! I was on the verge of taking the car to the dealer for repairs but my wife convinced me to try one more time. BTW, I still need a driver’s seat, seat belt assy. in case you come across one Thanks - Larry ‘91 300D l02tur...@comcast.net -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: wlEmoticon-winkingsmile[1].png Type: image/png Size: 1130 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20110204/a2dd26ef/attachment.png ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] lane splitting
Way to go Woger! That is exactly what I was thinking. When e comes zipping by on his bike, i could open the door innocently! Works best with an 80s GM two door. Doors are close to 5' long. Easy to reach out and touch someone. ...depends on where you are, but the laws in at least some states allow the sharing of a lane if there is room for more than one vehicle to fit safely. when cars are sitting still in traffic, it couldn't be safer for a bicycle to pass. non-issue Picture a driver, caught in traffic, opening his door to take a look around the SUV in front of him and along comes the spandex kid. The car could be damaged when the bike hits it. California law allows lane splitting by motorcycles but state laws obviously differ. 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Reminders me of the 300SDL that had the idle control sensor and AC high engine temp sensor connectors switched -- the AC would run till the engine hit operatin temp, then it would turn off. The idle wasn't affected that I could tell, but it was a great running 603. Both sensors were in one housing - two connectors on top. If yours are switched (I don't know what a 560 has - my M117 was a '78 450), it might do something simlar, but to the idle circuit. On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: So I've been driving the 560 SEL lately and it seems to me that it has one other odd behavior to go along with its variably-high and sometimes rough idle: as it's warming up it is somewhat puny and rough running, but as the engine temperature gauge approaches normal operating temperature it's almost as if a switch is flipped and the car surges forward a bit and smooths out. It's more responsive to the throttle and stronger, you have to back off the pedal a bit. I'm not certain, but it may be that the idle is not really that high until then. I'm wondering if one of the engine warmup sensors is off, or if what it's hooked to is broken or maladjusted. I should look into this sometime. -- Jim -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant
On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:46:55 -0500 Fred Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: As a child I read my way through my parents small library. Classics, contemporary fiction, Sci-fi, Odd tomes and some adult books, understanding came later. I was reading my father's college physics text when I was in junior high and look at where it got me! :-) 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:51:43 -0500 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: What is the area under a singular point under a curve? (Isn't the area under a point effectively zero?) No, it's identically zero. If no one can be disadvantaged relative to others, can you even have a concept such as excellence? No. Truth by its nature must be exclusive, else there would be no falsehood. And if there is not falsehood, there can be no truth. Ravi Zacharias 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:43:07 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Lacy needs to find something productive to do for the nice salary we're paying him. Sounds like your next project, Wilton, is to make sure that happens. 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT Re: lane splitting
Mr/Mrs/Ms Dieselhead, i don't know how this got to be about lane splitting instead of lane sharing; some folks are obviously confused about the difference. (i don't see Wogers posts.) in any case, both are far from the biggest hazard drivers present to 2-wheelers, and both have proven to work quite well in many parts of the world. you're mistaken from the start when you ASSuME someone sharing (not splitting) a lane is necessarily zipping and out of control,... (that might be your perspective based on how you ride and/or a lack of experience actually sharing a lane, and i confess to having little sympathy for anyone who rides like that.) as far as i know, in at least most states a driver opening their door (innocently or otherwise) into traffic is liable for any damages. i especially pity those special individuals that want to reach out and touch someone, but they better be prepared for what it might cost them in court and elsewhere. hopefully they'll get the kind of help they obviously need. cheers! e On 04/Feb/11 17:28, Dieselhead wrote: Way to go Woger! That is exactly what I was thinking. When e comes zipping by on his bike, i could open the door innocently! Works best with an 80s GM two door. Doors are close to 5' long. Easy to reach out and touch someone. ...depends on where you are, but the laws in at least some states allow the sharing of a lane if there is room for more than one vehicle to fit safely. when cars are sitting still in traffic, it couldn't be safer for a bicycle to pass. non-issue ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
Ding ding ding! (we have a winner!) I'm glad to be corrected there... I haven't integrated in... Well I wont go there ... So, once a kid has the specifics of arithmetic evaluations done, would it be wrong to start introducing more general forms of expressions (aka algebra...)?? It isn't like the workbooks don't come close to it ( __ + 3 = 5 is identical to x+3=5; solve for x, except people make a bigger fuss about the latter being more complex because you can't add or subtract letters to/from things (which isn't strictly true even in bases less than 10)) I figure that if he doesn't form preconceived notions about math, then learning more of it will be easier since he won't have to unlearn partial/incorrect information) He's no flat-earther, although I haven't been able to show him experimentally that the earth is round... (sometimes its good to be able to verify things At this point it's just knowing it from having a globe around since he was 2... I guess we could go for a field trip, and go across the lake pontchartrain causeway, abusing a gps for elevation... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 4, 2011, at 20:59, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 11:51:43 -0500 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: What is the area under a singular point under a curve? (Isn't the area under a point effectively zero?) No, it's identically zero. If no one can be disadvantaged relative to others, can you even have a concept such as excellence? No. Truth by its nature must be exclusive, else there would be no falsehood. And if there is not falsehood, there can be no truth. Ravi Zacharias 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Re: lane splitting
Yeah, what was described sounds like thinly veiled brooming... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 4, 2011, at 22:04, ernest breakfield erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote: Mr/Mrs/Ms Dieselhead, i don't know how this got to be about lane splitting instead of lane sharing; some folks are obviously confused about the difference. (i don't see Wogers posts.) in any case, both are far from the biggest hazard drivers present to 2-wheelers, and both have proven to work quite well in many parts of the world. you're mistaken from the start when you ASSuME someone sharing (not splitting) a lane is necessarily zipping and out of control,... (that might be your perspective based on how you ride and/or a lack of experience actually sharing a lane, and i confess to having little sympathy for anyone who rides like that.) as far as i know, in at least most states a driver opening their door (innocently or otherwise) into traffic is liable for any damages. i especially pity those special individuals that want to reach out and touch someone, but they better be prepared for what it might cost them in court and elsewhere. hopefully they'll get the kind of help they obviously need. cheers! e On 04/Feb/11 17:28, Dieselhead wrote: Way to go Woger! That is exactly what I was thinking. When e comes zipping by on his bike, i could open the door innocently! Works best with an 80s GM two door. Doors are close to 5' long. Easy to reach out and touch someone. ...depends on where you are, but the laws in at least some states allow the sharing of a lane if there is room for more than one vehicle to fit safely. when cars are sitting still in traffic, it couldn't be safer for a bicycle to pass. non-issue ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
In my psych class a year back, I learned something. Strictly speaking, a well-employed person with a degree, is abnormal. The definition of normal slides depending on the geographic location as well, so normal is different all the time. If we keep everyone normal, then we're on the fast track to our own demise. Saddly, I see our school system do just that. Walt On Feb 4, 2011 10:27 PM, John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
I'd love to. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing...NOW training/education) On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:43:07 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Lacy needs to find something productive to do for the nice salary we're paying him. Sounds like your next project, Wilton, is to make sure that happens. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:27:02 -0500 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: So, once a kid has the specifics of arithmetic evaluations done, would it be wrong to start introducing more general forms of expressions (aka algebra...)?? Wrong? Why would it be wrong if you just pointed out interesting things? It isn't like the workbooks don't come close to it ( __ + 3 = 5 is identical to x+3=5; solve for x, except people make a bigger fuss about the latter being more complex because you can't add or subtract letters to/from things (which isn't strictly true even in bases less than 10)) Does he work the __ + 3 = 5 kind of problem already? If so, Here is a number we don't know, but rather than call it, 'The Number We Don't Know,' how about we call it something? What do you think? You know, we cannot call it by another number, since we don't know what its value is yet. How about we call it by a letter? How about the letter 'x'? Once we call it 'x', maybe we can trick it into telling us what it is ... He's no flat-earther, although I haven't been able to show him experimentally that the earth is round... I guess we could go for a field trip, and go across the lake pontchartrain causeway, abusing a gps for elevation... At 24 miles across, it will be more than enough to show him that things disappear over the horizon. You could introduce him to the concept that water tends to form a constant-height surface (sea level), but that might be a little much. ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:55:12 -0500 Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: In my psych class a year back, I learned something. Strictly speaking, a well-employed person with a degree, is abnormal. Abnormal, or not average? 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] FS: 1974 Mercedes L508D Monarch Motoroam 24' RV - $1 (Kaleb special?)
Crack pot suspicion that my pump is the problem not the head. Turns out I wont be replacing it this week. I was just getting ready to touch it and found these in there : http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/attachment.php?aid=4085 Thats my pinky for size. Not a good sign I am guessing. Everything seems to function and pump turns but... Going to see what the seller says. He had more than one when I bought it. -Rolf On 2/4/2011 6:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Whats the deal with the IP, what problem are you trying to correct? On 2/4/2011 5:12 PM, Rolf wrote: Ive been getting the '87 300d up to speed. I am putting on a new IP this week which will let me know if my theory is right or wrong about my engine. Either way it doesnt leak oil like the on there does. I also just got a line on a couple of #17 heads so in case I need a new one its there. I put a 5 speed in it back in November and am very happy with it. I need a larger clutch which will probably go in some time this summer or maybe even next spring (it holds but I cant hoon it). My 85 needs a new head as well. The replacement engine had a sticking valve which is now sticking alot more than it used to, particularly at light load low rpm. I will probably do the 85 before the 87 mostly as practice and to ensure I have a spare car. The 1991 300D is going to go up for sale soon. It needs some very minor work to be perfect. 166k miles (odo is a replacement with 147k on it). Probably going to ask 5k for it, paid 6 and drove it for a year. Its got new Michelins and a brand new set of monark injectors (not just the nozzles, the whole shebang). I am pretty excited about the eurovan. Not the greatest gas mileage but I love camping and fishing and wife hates tents -Rolf ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 23:08:27 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I'd love to. Wilton You have our permission to have at it. Craig - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing...NOW training/education) On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:43:07 -0500 WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Lacy needs to find something productive to do for the nice salary we're paying him. Sounds like your next project, Wilton, is to make sure that happens. 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com Craig -- Present:'94 E420Oskar 118 kmi '82 240D/3.0Bluebell 264 kmi Past: '86 190E/2.3 '72 220/8 '64 190Dc Emma '72 220D/8 Herman 186 kmi ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
Abnormal, I remember it well. Walt On Feb 4, 2011 11:13 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Fri, 4 Feb 2011 22:55:12 -0500 Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: In my psych class a year back, I learned something. Strictly speaking, a well-employed person with a degree, is abnormal. Abnormal, or not average? 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 560 SEL
Given this car has KE jetronic injection it will have an O2 sensor, as info from the sensor tells the computer how to adjust the mixture via the EHA. I may or may not have cats. Timing issues are usually to do with the ignition computer but it is expensive so guesstimate replacement is not advised. Hendrik who has an o2 sensor and a couple of cats, one of which seems to have gone walkabouts as we haven't seen him for a day or so E M wrote: My understanding is, the real purpose of the O2 is to keep the air and fuel metered at the proper stoichiometric ratio that the cats require to operate. So I would guess if you don't have cats on your car, you probably don't have an O2. With computers, they can help to workout the driving needs, and adjust the fuel and air as required, but primarily always within or close to that magic figure 13;1 or14:1, something like that? It will go outside these parameters at times when needed, like starting up, or under really heavy load, where it will go rich as needed. That's my understanding anyway, but I'm no engineer. Ed 300E ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Rant (was F-16 Dead-Stick Landing.......NOW training/education)
John wrote: The schools system(s) don't seem to know... Systems are good for some things, but education does not seem to lend itself to systems approaches. If you want that kid to learn, best get him out of the systems approach as you have already identified too many problems in their approaches and tactics. We saw that 30 years ago and as a result tax dollars never paid for any of the education of our children. Anyone with a will to teach can do a better job of tutoring a child than the wage earner that has zero skin in the game. Your have skin in the game already - do the job and continue to enjoy what you have already gotten started. Don't let someone else rob you of that enjoyment - it is your task, do it. Teaching is not a profession - it is a dedication, and as a parent, you have already put that together and need to carry that forward rather than handing it off to a wage earner. Kids are worth a million - invest that in them instead of passing that task off to some union member that cares more about wage and benefits than your particular child. The rant has just begun... 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Re: lane splitting
Mr/Mrs/Ms ernie, You forgot to sign your post! it only says e Get a sense of humor! On 04/Feb/11 17:28, Dieselhead wrote: Way to go Woger! That is exactly what I was thinking. When e comes zipping by on his bike, i could open the door innocently! Works best with an 80s GM two door. Doors are close to 5' long. Easy to reach out and touch someone. ...depends on where you are, but the laws in at least some states allow the sharing of a lane if there is room for more than one vehicle to fit safely. when cars are sitting still in traffic, it couldn't be safer for a bicycle to pass. non-issue ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT Re: lane splitting
We all need some sedatives on this list, I vote Rum n Coke! Walt On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 11:30 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Mr/Mrs/Ms ernie, You forgot to sign your post! it only says e Get a sense of humor! On 04/Feb/11 17:28, Dieselhead wrote: Way to go Woger! That is exactly what I was thinking. When e comes zipping by on his bike, i could open the door innocently! Works best with an 80s GM two door. Doors are close to 5' long. Easy to reach out and touch someone. ...depends on where you are, but the laws in at least some states allow the sharing of a lane if there is room for more than one vehicle to fit safely. when cars are sitting still in traffic, it couldn't be safer for a bicycle to pass. non-issue ___ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
