Sometimes you can google something like network install and never find
the answer to your question. In my case google assumed I was downloading
something from a (local?) network, I suppose.
Gerrywho probably does more Googling than anyone else on the list.
'83 300D
'83 240D
I think I understand. It's like some large antivirus programs that send
the installer as a file that you install, click on it, and it downloads the
the large program more efficiently than your computer can by itself?
by burning the installer to a disc, you skip the step of creating an image
on
Thanks, Tim. The how to link seems very clear. I'll use the 9.04
distro since it's now on the computer and then possibly try the 11.xx
when the disc arrives.
Gerry
'83 300D
'83 240D
From: Tim C bb...@crone.us
Gerry Archer wrote:
How would I download a Ubuntu distro
No, I would lean more to the mid and high ranges than the ghetto thump-thump
bass.
The Fisher has a single summed output that is perfect for a powered subwoofer,
which was what I was planning on doing anyway.
Any other comments or opinions on the Magnaplanars would be nice. I do recall
these
Setting up Ubuntu Evolution email:
The ISP Embarqmail doesn't provide information on setting up Ubuntu
Evolution mail.
I started setting it up and ran into the first question on screen 3
(Identity) of the Evolution
Setup Assistant.
Under Optional Information it asked for:
Reply
Try Home Depot.
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From: Gerry Archer
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 11:50 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer cpu swap and Linux
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That's rough, but at least you do have someplace you can
I like to remove the front seats of my mbz's for a variety of reasons.
I have two s class cars (300sd 420 sel) and I can't see how to
remove the wiring harness from the seats short of cutting the wires.
This can't be right. Where is the wiring plug under the seats located?
Tnx
126's? They
Going to go and look at some Magnaplanar speakers tomorrow. Should be
interesting.
Magnificent speakers. Some of the best imaging and sound ever
available.
Extremely room- and placement-sensitive. They _really_ want to be out
in the room and not jammed against a wall or in a corner. Not
Direct (works)
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2582262398.html
Search (doesn't work)
http://portland.craigslist.org/search/cta?query=500sel
Yup, that's what I find too.
-- Jim
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My choices are crappy cable, crappy cellular, or dial-up.
Is wi-fi available from anybody there? We get ours across
about 10mi of valley using a basket antenna and a 1W amplifier
on the side of the house.
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I'll try it. Thanks
Gerry
'83 300D
'83 240D
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Try Home Depot.
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From: Gerry Archer
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 11:50 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer cpu swap and Linux
The one concern I have about these is the limited power of my Fisher - about 28
watts per channel at 4 ohms. According to everything I read, these speakers
are pretty power hungry and require a fair amount of juice to really perform.
I know they need new socks, which is not a big deal, but I
Same here. No explaination though ---
On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
Direct (works)
http://portland.craigslist.**org/mlt/cto/2582262398.htmlhttp://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/2582262398.html
Search (doesn't work)
I love my Maggies. As Jim said, they do not like to be close to the wall which
is contrary to a decorators idea of properly balancing the visuals in a room.
Luckily, I married the right woman.
Wattage may be an issue. The bass may be non-existant.
On the other hand, my '82 vintage Klipsch
I understand the placement issues, as I had looked at these types of speakers
years ago. Fortunately, I don't see that being an issue in our new home.
I do, however, have concerns about the Fisher being able to drive them
adequately.
The Fisher does have a summed center channel output, believe
I need to check the pressures on this 190d tranny and this atsg book says to
check the pressures against the chart but the book does not have such a chart.
Anybody know what the 3 different pressures are supposed to be?
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Jim Cathey wrote:
My choices are crappy cable, crappy cellular, or dial-up.
Is wi-fi available from anybody there? We get ours across
about 10mi of valley using a basket antenna and a 1W amplifier
on the side of the house.
Funny, I recently got a 1000mw outdoor wifi unit with built in flat
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
Guys - I pay over $6k/year for three 5-6 year old cars with no
accident histories. I do have a 19 year old in the house, but he gets
a good student and good driver discount. Allstate is the first
company I gave a chance to compete for my business, and they
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
My attitude about that approach is that if I am such a good and loyal
(30+ years) customer, why weren't they giving me the best deal up
front? If I do the ping-pong thing and they suddenly drop their
prices, what does that tell me about their business ethic?
Dan Penoff lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
No, I would lean more to the mid and high ranges than the ghetto
thump-thump bass.
I do like a really solid bass range but not that window-rattling
Sensurround effect.
Allan
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Just my point. I complained, begged, cajoled, pointed out my loyalty to State
Farm numerous times when setting things up with my former agent down here. Her
only response was to point out how expensive insurance is in Florida because of
the no fault laws and excessive insurance fraud.
I told
Just arrived, beautiful day, looking forward to meeting a few list members and
a lot of MB drivers.
Max
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From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 11:57 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Computer cpu swap and Linux
Jim Cathey wrote:
My choices are crappy cable, crappy cellular, or dial-up.
Is
LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com writes:
Just my point. I complained, begged, cajoled, pointed out my loyalty
to State Farm numerous times when setting things up with my former
agent down here. Her only response was to point out how expensive
insurance is in Florida because of the no fault laws and
Your agent may experience a lot of customers that are leaving for other
companies, knows she can't compete, so she's not putting forth the effort to
do so.
Brian
On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 10:12 AM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Just my point. I complained, begged, cajoled, pointed out my
'Wish I were there! Enjoy!
Wilton
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From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:21 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Rusty-Q has begun!
Just arrived, beautiful day, looking forward to meeting
Gerry Archer wrote:
How high would you have to go to get a clear shot?
Might be interesting to collect the data on annual windspeeds,
costs of a windpower installation at effective height, power
company policies on buyback, etc., etc.
It's a long shot but there are some areas where a windmill
Gerry Archer wrote:
Setting up Ubuntu Evolution email:
The ISP Embarqmail doesn't provide information on setting up
Ubuntu Evolution mail.
Evolution is one choice. I have never liked it much. I prefer
Sylpheed or Thunderbird. But Evolution has better integration
with calendar and other
I think 2 2/3 mile at 2.4gHz would be a miracle under the
circumstances, even if I put yagis on top of utility poles at both
ends.
That distance is easy if it's unobscured visually.
Otherwise, probably not. I had to drop a lot of
trees to get (and keep) good signal.
-- Jim
Thanks Craig
Michael E. Esh
On Sep 9, 2011, at 8:50 AM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote:
On Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:41:26 -0400 Mike Esh michael...@me.com wrote:
I am replacing the rubber lines from the tank to the hard lines that
run to the engine compartment. Does the 300D fuel system
That is a possibility.
State Farm is struggling in Florida, and has made it clear they want to leave.
My take on this is that as long as they are here they plan on making a profit
on people who are not willing to change.
Dan
From: Brian Toscano
We didn't have this problem when we lived elsewhere - Indiana, Wisconsin, etc.
They were very competitive and reasonably priced. Here in Florida they are
obscenely expensive on everything but life insurance, which has little to do
with where you live.
State Farm has done a great job in the
During more than 51 years with USAA, I have never had a problem with a
claim - homeowner's, auto, whatever. In '78, the day before I had to depart
for a year in Greenland, a driver cut across in front of #1 son; 'messed up
our '74 Plymouth van. Other driver's insurance co. sued us/me for
Me too!
Eat a Burger and Drown it with a Beer for me.
Russ W.
On 9/10/2011 11:30 AM, WILTON wrote:
'Wish I were there! Enjoy!
Wilton
- Original Message - From: Max Dillon
meadedil...@bellsouth.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, September 10,
Jim Cathey wrote:
That distance is easy if it's unobscured visually.
Otherwise, probably not. I had to drop a lot of
trees to get (and keep) good signal.
In between the two properties is a cell tower. (about 1 mile from the house)
On that cell tower sits a 1900mHz Sprint antenna, and a 800mHz
Strangely, I completed the setup as you directed, then realized that
there was no field for adding the password. I went back to Evolution
under edit, went through the steps again and found that there actually
isn't
a field for the password. The only thing I can think of is that Evolution
uses
On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote:
I like to remove the front seats of my mbz's for a variety of reasons. I
have two s class cars (300sd 420 sel) and I can't see how to remove the
wiring harness from the seats short of cutting the wires. This can't be
In fact, you want to leave it connected until after the seat is unbolted so
you can move the seat to get better access to the bolts.
Scott
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sent: Saturday, September
Post some photos.
Bob R
On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM, Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.netwrote:
Just arrived, beautiful day, looking forward to meeting a few list members
and a lot of MB drivers.
Max
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Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com writes:
Strangely, I completed the setup as you directed, then realized that
there was no field for adding the password. I went back to Evolution
under edit, went through the steps again and found that there
actually isn't a field for the password.
It
I started working on replacing the brake hoses on my W116. The fittings
where the hard line meets the hose don't look too bad but they are not
turning. I am using a flare nut wrench. I have PB Blaster on them now.
I may mix up some more ATF/acetone.
Thought about getting a micro-torch so I
Allan wrote:
This is why a competitive market for insurance is a good thing.
NOW you are entering banned territory...
Oh, wait - this is already at banned also...
Insurance is captive - nobody gets away without.
I doubt I will make it to 2014, seriously, but if I do, I will be
among the gang
So Mao,
let me ask you once again...how do you register your MB with stick
without liability insurance in IL?
And if you don't have liability insurance, stay away from me! (grin)
John
On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 12:12 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:
Allan wrote:
This is why a
Thought about getting a micro-torch so I could heat up the fitting on
the end of the hose a bit. I think my regular blow torch might be too
big.
Just remember, rubber and brake fluid (an alcohol) will burn... Pretty
intensely.
Rick
Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com writes:
Thought about getting a micro-torch so I could heat up the fitting on
the end of the hose a bit. I think my regular blow torch might be too
big.
Just remember, rubber and brake fluid (an alcohol) will burn... Pretty
intensely.
Exactly why I
.Honey! I want to tell you a secret how to change your life to better!
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John wrote:
So Mao,
let me ask you once again...how do you register your MB with stick
without liability insurance in IL?
First off, since this is banned and I am in a general rage anyway - fukc off.
otoh, how ya be, John...
The point made was the reality that captive clientele is not free
...erm...
That came thru to banned...
potty mouth...
sorry mercedes list at okiebenz...
mao
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Nice
Bob R
On Sep 10, 2011 12:45 PM, jgi...@comcast.net wrote:
.Honey! I want to tell you a secret how to change your life to better!
http://www.mymicrohosting.com/com.friend.php?ycoshowtopic=09j4
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Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com writes:
John wrote:
So Mao,
let me ask you once again...how do you register your MB with stick
without liability insurance in IL?
First off, since this is banned
It is NOT.
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He asked the question about insurance to both mercedes and banned.
I got the mail in to my banned box because it had BANNED in the
subject line which is where I read my filter for BANNNED or MBZ.
I dunno - maybe ya gotta change a character or copy the entire email
with one letter change to make
Allan wrote:
It is NOT.
Yeah, well...
I filter and shuffle stuff by the subject line and this had BANNED in
the subject line.
See elsewhere for my apology - to you, Allan, and all others.
mao
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Bob wrote:
Nice
Go ahead - tell Mr. PottyMouth what that link went to?
Thanks.
My tail is already well between my legs...
mao
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Exactly why I don't want a big blowtorch in there. A concentrated
micro-torch flame for a few seconds, right on the fitting, is what I'm
thinking about.
Let us know how it works. I may be facing the same dilemma soon.
Rick
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Yeah, and after all of that, Mao still didn't answer the one question I asked.
John
On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.com wrote:
Allan wrote:
It is NOT.
Yeah, well...
I filter and shuffle stuff by the subject line and this had BANNED in
the subject line.
See
Potty Mouth Dan wrote:
I got the mail in to my banned box because it had BANNED in the
subject line which is where I read my filter for BANNNED or MBZ.
I have two filters, one for MBZ and one for Banned sending the mail to two
different folders. I have banned mail in the MBZ box once in a
I would be patient and continue to apply the PBBlaster/Acetone mix. Despite
having encountered similar fittings on older MBs that lived in the North, I
never had one of these fittings get boogered up as long as I left penetrating
oil on it for at least 24 hours and used flare nut wrenches
I've had success leaving penetrant on for a few days on stuck bolts. If
time is short the blue wrench may work faster.
On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 3:06 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
I would be patient and continue to apply the PBBlaster/Acetone mix.
Despite having encountered similar
Just brought my new pair of MG-1s home. $75.
Everything works, no sign of delamination of the tweeter wires, sock is
pretty good shape with only one area where there is a little discoloration.
Looks like oak frames, all of which are on good shape with no dings or wear
that I can find.
John wrote:
Yeah, and after all of that, Mao still didn't answer the one question I asked.
If I do not comply with current laws, I would after I told you.
If I do comply with the current laws, it is under protest.
Pick your answer.
mao
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Today I hooked my gauge to the operating, regulating (not working or
modulator) port and I get no pressure. According to the semi useful
ATSG book, that means pull the governor and clean out. I dont see any
way of doing this on a 190D without pulling the trans. In fact, I just
tried to pull
Rick wrote:
I have two filters, one for MBZ and one for Banned sending the mail to two
different folders. I have banned mail in the MBZ box once in a while, if MBZ
comes before banned in the subject.
Now if Max would learn to trim his posts and bottom post from his Android
phone, it would
Are you using M1 ATF or some cheap $# from WalMart? Do you remember
my 300CD that slipped after the tranny was warmed up? It took a couple
thousand miles with M1 ATF to clear it out and make it run like a
scalded rabbit when at full throttle.
Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL
'87 300SDL
its got walmart cheap in it.
On 9/10/2011 5:03 PM, Benz Hogs wrote:
Are you using M1 ATF or some cheap $# from WalMart? Do you
remember my 300CD that slipped after the tranny was warmed up? It
took a couple thousand miles with M1 ATF to clear it out and make it
run like a scalded rabbit
Kaleb wrote:
...would
some of that trans X or something like that potentially free up the
governor?
Some guy on clik 'n clak today related how he merely 'floored' the car
and rid himself of the same type problem.
Get it out on the road, coax it to function properly, and floor it -
with trans X
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
Any other ideas?
If you put another tranny in that car, flush the plumbing thoroughly first.
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There's your answer. Quit being cheap and buy 7qts of M1. That might
save you the tranny swap
Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL
'87 300SDL (312,xxx mi)
'91 Dodge Ram 150 (290,xxx mi)
On 9/10/2011 5:05 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
its got walmart cheap in it.
On 9/10/2011 5:03 PM, Benz
I did not want to put m1 in because I was not sure if the tranny was good.
On 9/10/2011 5:25 PM, Benz Hogs wrote:
There's your answer. Quit being cheap and buy 7qts of M1. That might
save you the tranny swap
Luther KB5QHUOak Park, IL
'87 300SDL (312,xxx mi)
'91 Dodge Ram 150
A few different folks from NC were there, maybe next one you can caravan over.
Park was really nice setting, big new playground for the kids. Lots of grass,
view of the water. Parking lot was about one-third filled with Mercedes.
Max
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Just sent a picture of The Fisher 400c and the MG-1s to the list. Please
approve it this week...
Thanks,
Dan
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The Cradlepoint has an ethernet port - I wonder if PoE would work? The WiFi
dish on top of our new (to us) hanger is pointed at a tower about 5-6 miles
away, and is powered by PoE and works fine.
On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Jim Cathey wrote:
That
Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com writes:
I've had success leaving penetrant on for a few days on stuck bolts. If
time is short the blue wrench may work faster.
Time is on my side. Still waiting delivery of vacuum pump rebuild kit
before I have any brake boost anyway.
Allan
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