Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
> arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: > > Here's a better explanation of the test suggested previously > which is simply based on the affinity of alcohol for water; no > complex chemistry involved. Thanks! This one makes sense. > Therefore, any deviation in the water line indicates the presence > of ethanol and should serve as a basis for rejecting the fuel. I'm going to speak up again. For nearly 30 years I have been using ethanol blend gasoline [petrol]. I began seeking it out and have used it almost exclusively for 25 years. I tried it way back then and discovered the carburetor maintenance on my cars went _way_ down with the blend. Since then, I have used it for cars, lawn mowers, chainsaws, line trimmers, etc. Some of the mowers have repeatedly sat for 6 to 8 months with fuel in the tank. I often mix a stabilizer (Stabil initially, more recently Sea Foam) with the two stroke - but not always. In those 25 years I cannot blame the fuel for even one problem with any of the engines. Zero. Yet there are a lot of people who claim lots of problems caused by ethanol. I don't understand why my experience is _so_ different. All these tales of woe are making me nervous - yet my experiences suggest I should keep doing what I have been. -- Philip, puzzled. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
Don, Thanks for the tip about the testing kit. Where do you find them? Thanks, Grant.. On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 4:47 PM, OK Don wrote: > I bought a testing kit that is an alcohol soluble dye. Put a drop in a > sample of the gas, agitate, and see whether the sample has changed color > and whether the drop is still the same size. I test the fuel perhaps every > other month that goes into the Cessna from the usual station, and before > pumping much from new stations. > > On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Kevin Allen Kraly > wrote: > > > How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not > > contaminated with ethanol? The Toyota Sienna Minivan got a fillip of > > premium today. I read some time ago on this list that premium gas isn't > > blended. I don't want any gas containing ethanol > > in the van since it doesn't get driven much. > > > > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > > > > 2012 Toy Sienna Van, 14Kmi > > 2012 Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel Pickup 3.6Kmi > > ___ > > http://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 > > > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > > > > > -- > OK Don > > NSA: The only branch of government that actually listons to US citizens! > > "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who > learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence > for themselves." > > WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* > 2013 F150, 18 mpg > 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Cat Food
What about unprocessed junk? Hendrik who is catless On 18/04/14 06:04, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: As opposed to processed junk. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2014, at 2:57 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: As opposed to fake fish? Hendrik whose cat only ate whiskas cat food, both dry and tinned On 17/04/14 09:08, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: How about some real fish. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Testing apple times
Ha ha +1 for that one. Wonder how they feel about me buying a screen for an iphoney off ebay Speaking of printers, the other day I had job that involved taking a load of stuff to the rubbish dump. In amongst all the crap was a HP printer, which looked OK so I took it home. Fired it up and all the lights where on but the paper was not feeding properly, so I pulled it apart and some kid must dropped a safety pin in there. Right O now the paper was feeding properly but nothing was being printed, hmmn me thinks, the cartridges must have dried out, a quick search indicates that standing them in hot water may clean em out. So I give that a whirl and sure enough we have printing but it's still not 100% but I am just keeping it as a spare for now. Hendrik who hates to throw stuff out unless it is totally beyond any use whatsoever On 19/04/14 09:19, OK Don wrote: If you didn't buy it at the apple store, you are supposed to use it. :-) On Friday, April 18, 2014, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Hey speaking of Apple, how to I find a compatible printer driver for a Canon Pixma MP 780? The computer does NOT recognixe this when I connect it to my IMac. :(( ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] sls troubles 300td 1982
Rick Hawkins Java wrote: So what kind of damage could be done to the pump? it's a pretty simple device pounding around of the pistons or something the lever is moved all the time when you drive around and hit bumps, no matter how heavy or light you use it, i would think lack of the dampening action of the spheres? i would think a hose would fail before the valve It's the control valve that gets damaged by the pressure spikes. When I bought my 2.3-16, it had dead spheres and a valve that wouldn't hold pressure. I got a used valve from somebody who downgraded to lowering springs, and new spheres. When those spheres died, I let the tire pressure down to 20 psi and drove it carefully 6 miles to the cottage to store it. When I got there, the suspension was flat again, that 'gentle' drive to the lake killed the replacement control valve. IIRC, my W201 uses S123 spheres and S124 control valve, and the 124 valve isn't rebuildable. Mitch. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Any Listers in the UK, France, Ireland or Germany or Nigeria?
Ask them, I have had times when Oz is not listed but asking the seller, they said that they will ship to Oz for a fee. Hendrik who is still dreaming of good burlwood trim for the 124 On 19/04/14 07:39, Dan Penoff wrote: That's eBay UK, and the seller only lists the UK, France, Germany and Ireland as countries they'll ship to. Dan ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] sls troubles 300td 1982
So what kind of damage could be done to the pump? it's a pretty simple device pounding around of the pistons or something the lever is moved all the time when you drive around and hit bumps, no matter how heavy or light you use it, i would think lack of the dampening action of the spheres? i would think a hose would fail before the valve it still rises when the engine is running and goes to correct height even with several hundred lbs of load in the back thanks, xx rick Rick Hawkins On Apr 18, 2014, at 4:12 PM, mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com wrote: From: "Scott Ritchey" Date: April 18, 2014 2:50:27 PM EDT To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" Subject: Re: [MBZ] sls troubles 1982 300td Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List If it rides "hard" (feels like the axle is welded to the frame) that is caused by one or both failed spheres. The bad news is that failed spheres will damage the SLS valve if you drive it long with bad spheres. Max I may very well have a problem with the valve too BUT the fact that the RIDE is like a washboard is indicative of bad accumulators, is it not? ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Testing times
If you didn't buy it at the apple store, you are supposed to use it. :-) On Friday, April 18, 2014, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Hey speaking of Apple, how to I find a compatible printer driver for a > Canon Pixma MP 780? The computer does NOT recognixe this when I connect it > to my IMac. :(( > > > > > On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 5:14 AM, Meade Dillon > > > wrote: > > > Ha! > > > > Max Dillon, > > Charleston SC > > ___ > > http://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 > > > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > > > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listons to US citizens! "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
I bought a testing kit that is an alcohol soluble dye. Put a drop in a sample of the gas, agitate, and see whether the sample has changed color and whether the drop is still the same size. I test the fuel perhaps every other month that goes into the Cessna from the usual station, and before pumping much from new stations. On Thursday, April 17, 2014, Kevin Allen Kraly wrote: > How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not > contaminated with ethanol? The Toyota Sienna Minivan got a fillip of > premium today. I read some time ago on this list that premium gas isn't > blended. I don't want any gas containing ethanol > in the van since it doesn't get driven much. > > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > > 2012 Toy Sienna Van, 14Kmi > 2012 Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel Pickup 3.6Kmi > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listons to US citizens! "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves." WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers* 2013 F150, 18 mpg 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph! ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] [Banned] Any Listers in the UK, France, Ireland or Germany?
That's eBay UK, and the seller only lists the UK, France, Germany and Ireland as countries they'll ship to. Dan On Apr 18, 2014, at 6:07 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > If so, could you drop me a note off list? I have a part I want to buy on > eBay K, and they won't ship to the States. I'm looking for someone who would > be willing to drop ship it to me. > > Thanks, > > Dan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/banned_okiebenz.com ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] Any Listers in the UK or Western Europe?
If so, could you drop me a note off list? I have a part I want to buy on eBay K, and they won't ship to the States. I'm looking for someone who would be willing to drop ship it to me. Thanks, Dan ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] SEL fixed
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 5:02 PM Subject: [MBZ] SEL fixed An uexpected day off, and all the parts are here, it was time to fix the SEL! First was tbe new non-resistor spark plugs. NOS Bosch W9DC0's, apparently NLA. $28. There are alternatives, but these are the 'real deal'. #2 was a problem, it wouldn't seat all the way. I think the PO had not seated it fully, and the threads are all clogged. I took one of the old plugs and ground a slot in it with the Dremel, then used it as a tap to clean it out, with PB Blaster as a lube. Quite a number of insertions, twisting in against scary resistance, and then removal and cleaning finally got the thing to seat, then I put in the new plug. Next were the new Beru wires, $159. The original wires had # labels, but they are non-transferrable. They also were sleeved, and more customized as to length. I installed the new wires, and used inner-tube rubber and tie-wraps to make protective sleeves. Getting access to the coil to replace that wire was difficult, but I eventually prevailed. Next was the four dead rubber air hoses (two on the valve covers and two on the idle air valve) and the mount for the idle air valve. They were no real problem. #116-094-07-91 $14.50, #117-094-08-82 $5.75, #117-094-09-82 $11.50, and #117-094-12-82 $7, all OE. The standoff was aftermarket, $4.50. After this I hit the key and the car started right up, and idled fairly well, _much_ better than before. I had to put in some more ATF before the car would move, but that's not unusual. All this took about three hours, but the car's now drivable again. -- Jim ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Testing times
>From what I can see, Canon doesn't support Lion or later OSs' for the printer. I wonder if you could use CUPS? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Apr 18, 2014, at 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Hey speaking of Apple, how to I find a compatible printer driver for a > Canon Pixma MP 780? The computer does NOT recognixe this when I connect it > to my IMac. :(( > > > > >> On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 5:14 AM, Meade Dillon wrote: >> >> Ha! >> >> Max Dillon, >> Charleston SC >> ___ >> http://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 >> >> All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those >> individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner >> has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has > no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] SEL fixed
An uexpected day off, and all the parts are here, it was time to fix the SEL! First was tbe new non-resistor spark plugs. NOS Bosch W9DC0's, apparently NLA. $28. There are alternatives, but these are the 'real deal'. #2 was a problem, it wouldn't seat all the way. I think the PO had not seated it fully, and the threads are all clogged. I took one of the old plugs and ground a slot in it with the Dremel, then used it as a tap to clean it out, with PB Blaster as a lube. Quite a number of insertions, twisting in against scary resistance, and then removal and cleaning finally got the thing to seat, then I put in the new plug. Next were the new Beru wires, $159. The original wires had # labels, but they are non-transferrable. They also were sleeved, and more customized as to length. I installed the new wires, and used inner-tube rubber and tie-wraps to make protective sleeves. Getting access to the coil to replace that wire was difficult, but I eventually prevailed. Next was the four dead rubber air hoses (two on the valve covers and two on the idle air valve) and the mount for the idle air valve. They were no real problem. #116-094-07-91 $14.50, #117-094-08-82 $5.75, #117-094-09-82 $11.50, and #117-094-12-82 $7, all OE. The standoff was aftermarket, $4.50. After this I hit the key and the car started right up, and idled fairly well, _much_ better than before. I had to put in some more ATF before the car would move, but that's not unusual. All this took about three hours, but the car's now drivable again. -- Jim ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
Squirrels seem to be very regional, meaning they're different in different parts of the country/world. Grey squirrels don't seem to be too territorial but reds certainly are. -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:34:01 -0400 From: Meade Dillon To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 I've heard that squirrels are very territorial. Invaders (I.e. dropped off) squirrels are driven away. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
Here's a better explanation of the test suggested previously which is simply based on the affinity of alcohol for water; no complex chemistry involved. "HOW TO TEST FUEL FOR ETHANOL *To determine if ethanol is in the gas: * * On a test tube or olive bottle six or seven inches long, make a permanent line about two inches from the bottom. * Fill with water to this line, then fill the tube to the top with gasoline. * Cover the tube, agitate it, and let it stand. The ethanol and water will mix and separate out together. If the water level appears to have increased, the fuel contains ethanol and should not be used. Ethanol percentages of less than 5% can sometimes give a reading below the line. Therefore, any deviation in the water line indicates the presence of ethanol and should serve as a basis for rejecting the fuel. *Get a reusable tester for only $15! * *http://www.autofuelstc.com/fuel_testing.phtml * *Gerry * On 4/18/2014 10:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: How much ethanol is in diesel fuel You bozos need to start a gasoline affinity group. On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 8:34 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kevin Allen Kraly wrote: How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not contaminated with ethanol? The Toyota Sienna Minivan got a fillip of premium today. I read some time ago on this list that premium gas isn't blended. I don't want any gas containing ethanol in the van since it doesn't get driven much. I don't know about Oregon, but in Michigan, either you bought it at a marina or it's "E10", which can sometimes go as high as E15. Michigan, Indiana and Ohio all have no requirements for pump labeling. I just checked, in Oregon, if there's 1.5% or more of ethanol, the pump must have an ethanol content sticker on it. I'd trust the sticker on the pump more than I'd trust the station employees. If you ask the guy who takes your money for minimum wage, he'll just tell you the first thing that pops into his head. Mitch. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Squirrels and Forest Fires [was: Re: ULSD now Ethanol]
This is the sort of grammatical heresy up with which we should not have to put. Gerry I didn't think any of you troglodytes would notice. . -- Friday, 18 April 2014, 01:53PM -0400 from "Greg Fiorentino" : Andrew: Never use a preposition to end a sentence with! Greg, unofficial Grammar Police. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 7:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Squirrels and Forest Fires [was: Re: ULSD now Ethanol] What bait am I supposed to rise to? ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
On 4/18/2014 11:33 AM, Craig wrote: On Fri, 18 Apr 2014 07:58:31 -0400 "arche...@embarqmail.com" wrote: "Make a mark on a (graduated) test tube about 2 inches from the bottom and fill it with the gasoline to be tested. Top the test tube with water, shake it and allow to stand. If the gasoline contains ethanol, the level of the solution will rise, as ethanol is absorbed by water. This would prove the presence of ethanol in the gasoline." http://www.rocketswag.com/car/Ethanol/How-To-Test-For-Presence-Of-Ethanol.html Ummm ... something is wrong here. If you put 100 ml of ethanol in a graduated cylinder and then add 100 ml of water, you will not get 200 ml of solution because the water and ethanol are miscible (they mix together), you will get less than 200 ml. What does "top the test tube with water" mean? Fill it to the top? How can the level of the solution rise if the ethanol and water mix? Craig ... Right. "Rocketswag" had it backwards. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partial_molar_property Gerry ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] sls troubles 1982 300td
What Scott said. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Apr 18, 2014 2:49 PM, "Scott Ritchey" wrote: > > If it rides "hard" (feels like the axle is welded to the frame) that is > caused by one or both failed spheres. The bad news is that failed spheres > will damage the SLS valve if you drive it long with bad spheres. > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] sls troubles 1982 300td
If it rides "hard" (feels like the axle is welded to the frame) that is caused by one or both failed spheres. The bad news is that failed spheres will damage the SLS valve if you drive it long with bad spheres. > > Max > > I may very well have a problem with the valve too BUT the fact that > the RIDE is like a washboard is indicative of bad accumulators, is it > not? > > and i may be leaking oil into the system from the seal on the back of > the SLS pump in the engine > > i sort of need to fix everything, i suspect (again) > > at least the hoses are all ok > > remember i abuse this thing often towing 1500 lbs on a trailer > > > > xx rick > Rick Hawkins > > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] sls troubles 1982 300td
From: Meade Dillon Date: April 17, 2014 2:49:10 AM EDT To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300td suspension fluid Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Hi Rick, Dragging rear at rest is probably the control valve, which is allowing the base pressure to bleed off. After you shut off the engine, open the SLS reservoir to watch the return line outflow. If it keeps on dripping with no end until the rear sags, the control valve is your culprit. Recently read on the peach parts forum about a member who has put together a rebuild kit with replacement o-rings. Worth a try I think. IIRC there are five o-rings in the valve in later versions. Max Dillon, Charleston SC thanks, Max I may very well have a problem with the valve too BUT the fact that the RIDE is like a washboard is indicative of bad accumulators, is it not? and i may be leaking oil into the system from the seal on the back of the SLS pump in the engine i sort of need to fix everything, i suspect (again) at least the hoses are all ok remember i abuse this thing often towing 1500 lbs on a trailer xx rick Rick Hawkins ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Squirrels and Forest Fires [was: Re: ULSD now Ethanol]
I didn't think any of you troglodytes would notice. . -- Friday, 18 April 2014, 01:53PM -0400 from "Greg Fiorentino" : Andrew: Never use a preposition to end a sentence with! Greg, unofficial Grammar Police. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 7:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Squirrels and Forest Fires [was: Re: ULSD now Ethanol] What bait am I supposed to rise to? ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Squirrels and Forest Fires [was: Re: ULSD now Ethanol]
Andrew: Never use a preposition to end a sentence with! Greg, unofficial Grammar Police. -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Strasfogel Sent: Friday, April 18, 2014 7:36 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Squirrels and Forest Fires [was: Re: ULSD now Ethanol] What bait am I supposed to rise to? ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] OT - Sondy Tale
Yep, another Sondy Tale. THE RESEARCH PAPER By Wilton Strickland In February, 1978, when I left California for my assignment as Director of Engineering at Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland, I had just completed the seminars portion of Air Force Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), an intermediate level professional military education program of Air University, but I had not completed the research paper, an "Aerospace Power Study," required for graduation. Most of the research and the basic writing were fairly well done, but I needed to finish a final draft with proper footnotes and a complete and correct bibliography, produce a properly typed copy and present it to the University. The small library at Sondrestrom was very inadequate for my needs to complete the paper. Meanwhile, there was a formal, two-week short course, "Air Force Base Civil Engineer," at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, that I had wanted to attend for a couple of years. If I could wrangle an assignment to the course, I could have complete access to the outstanding library at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) and easily get the research paper completed during my time there. I called the school and quickly arranged to attend the course in April. I also called the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) at George AFB, CA, my former duty station, and got his approval to ask his secretary, Felly Elarmo, a mighty fine lady and absolutely the best typist I've ever known, to type the finished document for me in a format meeting the Air University requirements. Felly agreed to do the typing for me, and I departed Sondy aboard a New York Air National Guard C-130 on a Saturday morning in mid-April to attend the Civil Engineer Course and arrived at the NY Guard's home base at Schenectady, NY, in early afternoon. (In the taxi between the Schenectady base and the Albany Airport to catch a flight to Dayton, OH, I had a very short "strange" or "funny" experience. Back at Sondy, I had been deeply engrossed in studying Danish for nearly two months, and was already able to engage in simple conversations in Danish. I suddenly realized, though, that I was trying to understand the "Danish" on the upstate NY taxi dispatcher radio.) At the Wright-Patterson Library, I quickly and easily found the references I needed and, in my room at night and on the weekend, wrote a final draft of the paper, including appropriate footnotes, bibliography and much cutting and pasting/taping. (Remember that this was before the proliferation of personal computers.) I also called Felly to coordinate the typing work and told her that I planned to arrive at her office at George AFB, CA, at 0730 on the following Friday after finishing the classes at Wright-Patterson. Meanwhile, I learned that, though the last class for the Civil Engineer Course was on Thursday afternoon, I was required to attend a graduation ceremony on Friday morning for "The General's" graduation speech and presentation of certificates. Immediately after the last class at about mid-afternoon on Thursday, I talked to the School Commandant, a colonel whose name I don't remember, about the possibility of getting my completion certificate and departing for California immediately. I told him that I was stationed in Greenland, had not seen my wife and children for more than two months and needed to get that research paper typed on Friday in California and head back to Greenland on Sunday. I assured him that, having heard many graduation speeches, I already knew what The General was going to say and proceeded to cite some of the typical words of inspiration often used in such speeches. The colonel opened a desk drawer, shuffled through the sheath of signed certificates and handed mine to me, saying, "Don't tell anybody else that you're leaving early." I assured him that I would not say a word about it to anybody, that I'd be gone in well less than an hour and that nobody else would notice or care that I was "missing." I arrived at Felly's office the next morning at 0730 as planned. She and her boss, the BCE, had cleared the day for her to work exclusively on my paper, which she finished by about mid-afternoon. I have never seen a more impressive job of perfect typing. Having done the work during her normal duty day, Felly did not expect any additional payment for her outstanding work well beyond the call of duty, but I gave her what I thought at the time was a reasonable bonus or gift of appreciation, but viewed now via 36-year retrospect, what I gave her was embarrassingly inadequate. I mailed the completed document on Saturday morning, and, after another day or so at home with my wife and two of the children, I left California again for the return trip to Sondy on Sunday afternoon and arrived back there on Monday via Schenectady and a New York Air National Guard C-130. A few weeks later, I received an ACSC Certificate of Completion and a
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
I've heard that squirrels are very territorial. Invaders (I.e. dropped off) squirrels are driven away. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Apr 18, 2014 10:53 AM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: > Correction: You didn't kill any squirrels, you don't know if they died. > My parents live on the rural/urban divide near a power line access road > where people like to drop off the rodents they trap. My parents backyard > birdfeeders can support birds plus up to 3 squirrels, after 3 squirrels > they destroy the feeders and starve the birds. We've learned this over the > years after many "squirrel proof" feeders were ruined. > So now when the 4th squirrel shows up it gets dispatched and the local > scavengers eat well. Those well fed suburban squirrels are pudgy little > rascals. > > As a lad this was both excellent target practice (I can dispatch a > squirrel very humanely) and a good lesson in wildlife ecology and the > circle of life. > > Lately I've been thinking I ought to buy a better air rifle. I've got a > cheap 10 pump and while I think it would dispatch a squirrel (.177 pellet > at ~900fps) its on the line for a good humane kill and I hate having to > pump 10 times. A good break barrel would go more like 1100fps and would be > a much more sure thing. > > -Curt > > Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 00:49:38 -0400 > From: dsereta...@yahoo.com > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol > Message-ID: <8dd786d5-67af-476a-b573-aab1a68e2...@yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii > > Yes. Squirrels are a nuisance but I have no interest in killing them to > fix any problems they may cause. Several years ago, I had a squirrel > infestation in an rental property. I had some pros over who all suggested > using rat traps. I didn't want any part of that. I used havahart traps, > drove them ten miles away, released them and then closed off the ingress > points. Problem finally went away and no squirrels died. Call me a pussy. I > don't care. > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Cat Food
When I eat fish he always gets the juice from the package plus a few morsels of cooked fish. On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 4:34 PM, wrote: > As opposed to processed junk. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 17, 2014, at 2:57 AM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: > > > > As opposed to fake fish? > > > > Hendrik > > whose cat only ate whiskas cat food, both dry and tinned > > > >> On 17/04/14 09:08, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: > >> How about some real fish. > > > > > > ___ > > http://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 > > > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] Hotmail
It appears that hotmail is no longer bouncing list mail. Yay! Rick ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
On Fri, 18 Apr 2014 07:58:31 -0400 "arche...@embarqmail.com" wrote: > "Make a mark on a (graduated) test tube about 2 inches from the bottom > and fill it with the gasoline to be tested. Top the test tube with > water, shake it and allow to stand. If the gasoline contains ethanol, > the level of the solution will rise, as ethanol is absorbed by water. > This would prove the presence of ethanol in the gasoline." > http://www.rocketswag.com/car/Ethanol/How-To-Test-For-Presence-Of-Ethanol.html Ummm ... something is wrong here. If you put 100 ml of ethanol in a graduated cylinder and then add 100 ml of water, you will not get 200 ml of solution because the water and ethanol are miscible (they mix together), you will get less than 200 ml. What does "top the test tube with water" mean? Fill it to the top? How can the level of the solution rise if the ethanol and water mix? Craig ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
Correction: You didn't kill any squirrels, you don't know if they died. My parents live on the rural/urban divide near a power line access road where people like to drop off the rodents they trap. My parents backyard birdfeeders can support birds plus up to 3 squirrels, after 3 squirrels they destroy the feeders and starve the birds. We've learned this over the years after many "squirrel proof" feeders were ruined. So now when the 4th squirrel shows up it gets dispatched and the local scavengers eat well. Those well fed suburban squirrels are pudgy little rascals. As a lad this was both excellent target practice (I can dispatch a squirrel very humanely) and a good lesson in wildlife ecology and the circle of life. Lately I've been thinking I ought to buy a better air rifle. I've got a cheap 10 pump and while I think it would dispatch a squirrel (.177 pellet at ~900fps) its on the line for a good humane kill and I hate having to pump 10 times. A good break barrel would go more like 1100fps and would be a much more sure thing. -Curt Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2014 00:49:38 -0400 From: dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol Message-ID: <8dd786d5-67af-476a-b573-aab1a68e2...@yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Yes. Squirrels are a nuisance but I have no interest in killing them to fix any problems they may cause. Several years ago, I had a squirrel infestation in an rental property. I had some pros over who all suggested using rat traps. I didn't want any part of that. I used havahart traps, drove them ten miles away, released them and then closed off the ingress points. Problem finally went away and no squirrels died. Call me a pussy. I don't care. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
How much ethanol is in diesel fuel You bozos need to start a gasoline affinity group. On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 8:34 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > Kevin Allen Kraly wrote: > >> How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not >> contaminated with ethanol? The Toyota Sienna Minivan got a fillip of >> premium today. I read some time ago on this list that premium gas isn't >> blended. I don't want any gas containing ethanol >> in the van since it doesn't get driven much. >> > > I don't know about Oregon, but in Michigan, either you bought it at a > marina or it's "E10", which can sometimes go as high as E15. > Michigan, Indiana and Ohio all have no requirements for pump labeling. > > I just checked, in Oregon, if there's 1.5% or more of ethanol, the pump > must have an ethanol content sticker on it. I'd trust the sticker on the > pump more than I'd trust the station employees. If you ask the guy who > takes your money for minimum wage, he'll just tell you the first thing that > pops into his head. > > > Mitch. > > > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Apolitical Humor
My favorite is the one attributed to Adlai Stevenson, although I would have guessed it was said by Hubert Humphrey. On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 9:35 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com < arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > Apolitical Aphorisms > >> *If God wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates.* >>> ~Jay Leno~ >>> *The problem with political jokes is they get elected.* >>> ~Henry Cate, VII~ >>> *We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office* >>> ~Aesop~ >>> *If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in these State of the >>> Union speeches, there wouldn't be any inducement to go to heaven.* >>> ~Will Rogers~ >>> *Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even >>> where there is no river.* >>> ~Nikita Khrushchev~ >>> *When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm >>> beginning to believe it.* >>> ~Clarence Darrow~ >>> *Why pay money to have your family tree traced; go into politics and >>> your opponents will do it for you.* >>> ~Author unknown~ >>> *Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the >>> tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel.* >>> ~John Quinton~ >>> *Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign >>> funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.* >>> ~Oscar Ameringer~ >>> *I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about >>> us, I will stop telling the truth about them.* >>> ~Adlai Stevenson, campaign speech, 1952~ >>> *A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country.* >>> ~ Tex Guinan~ >>> *I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to >>> be left to the politicians.* >>> ~Charles de Gaulle~ >>> *Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better >>> to change the locks.* >>> ~Doug Larson~ >>> *There ought to be one day -- just one -- when there is open season on >>> Congressmen.* >>> >>> ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Testing times
Hey speaking of Apple, how to I find a compatible printer driver for a Canon Pixma MP 780? The computer does NOT recognixe this when I connect it to my IMac. :(( On Fri, Apr 18, 2014 at 5:14 AM, Meade Dillon wrote: > Ha! > > Max Dillon, > Charleston SC > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Squirrels and Forest Fires [was: Re: ULSD now Ethanol]
What bait am I supposed to rise to? On Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:12 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: > (Secret message for Craig: shh. trying to get a rise out of > Andrew) > > Max Dillon, > Charleston SC > On Apr 17, 2014 10:05 PM, "Craig" wrote: > > > On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:09:05 -0400 Meade Dillon > > wrote: > > > > > Squirrels are VERY important. They open pine cones and bury the seeds, > > > bury acorns, walnuts, butternut, etc. Without squirrels, we'd have no > > > forests. Some misguided souls think forest fires open pine cones which > > > allow new pine trees to sprout and grow, but that is an old wives > > > tale... > > > > Actually, it seems it is not an old wives tale. > > > > > > > http://www.nps.gov/fire/wildland-fire/learning-center/educator-resources/lesson-plans/fire-adaptation.cfm > > > > Retention of seeds by plants and stimulation of seed dispersal by fire > > are other examples of fire-adaptive strategies. A number of pine species > > have pine cones that open only after a fire. These cones are said to be > > serotinous (pronounced sir-ot-in-ous). Jack pines have cones that are > > held closed by a resin that is sensitive to high temperatures. These > > cones will not open to release their seeds until the critical temperature > > is reached. Lodgepole pine cones (a western U.S. variety of tree) vary > > from serotinous to free-opening. When these trees grow in areas subject > > to frequent fires, the cones are serotinous. However, if this species > > grows in areas where fire is less frequent, the cones open and release > > their seeds more frequently without fire. > > > > http://interwork.sdsu.edu/fire/resources/conifer-forest.htm > > > > Coulter pine displays variation in degree of cone serotiny (cones that > > open with fire). Not every Coulter pine cone is serotinous. There are > > some trees with no serotinous cones and some with all serotinous cones > > and everything in between. Serotiny is prevalent in Coulter pines > > occurring withing chaparral or oak woodland. Cones of Coulter pine in > > these communities typically do not open until heated by fire. > > Consequently, the bulk of Coulter pine regeneration in these communities > > occurs after fire. Coulter pine ecotypes associated with coast live oak, > > however, typically bear cones that open at maturity or shortly > > thereafter. Coulter pine seedling development is best in mineral soil in > > open areas; such conditions are created by fire. > > > > > > > http://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/lodgepole-pine-trees-love-forest-fires/ > > > > The summer of 2012 was certainly a scorcher, with forest fires blazing > > across the Western United States. To humans, wildfires are often scary > > and dangerous. If you were a lodgepole pine cone, though, you would be > > eagerly awaiting the blazing heat of those flames! > > > > How come lodgepole pine cones like fire so much? > > > > When lodgepole pines grow, especially in areas that are prone to forest > > fires, their cones are tightly sealed. A layer of resin and woody tissue > > sticks the cones’ scales together. The seeds are locked in tight, and the > > cones can’t open unless they’re exposed to VERY high temperatures–the > > type of temperatures that fire provides. > > > > “Serotinous” is a scientific term for a seed that requires an > > environmental trigger in order to be released. For the lodgepole pine, > > that trigger is heat. And since big fires don’t come along very often, > > those well sealed pine cones have to be extremely patient. They can hang > > out on the tree branches for several years waiting for enough heat to > > open them up! > > > > Years of waiting > > > > So, if multiple years’ worth of cones can accumulate, then a lot of new > > pine trees sure must sprout up after a fire. > > > > Lodgepole pines are famous for colonizing post fire landscapes. The seeds > > love the carbon rich soil that fire leaves behind, and seedlings pop up > > almost immediately. They grow into dense stands of trees, and before you > > know it, there’s a whole new crop of serotinous cones waiting in > > anticipation for the next fire to blaze through. > > > > http://techalive.mtu.edu/meec/module11/FireandJackPine.htm > > > > Why Do Jack Pine Trees Grow After Fire? > > > > Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum > > Forest Ecosystem > > > > New jack pine seedlings grow well after a hot fire. Fire causes the cone > > of an older jack pine tree to open up and release seeds. Cones that need > > heat, such as the heat from fire, in order to open are called serotinous > > cones. When the heat causes the cones to open, seeds are released and > > fall to the ground (see animation below). > > > > In Michigan, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) lights fires in > > the Jack Pine Ecosystems to help new jack pine trees grow. This is > > becau
Re: [MBZ] Roadside fun
I've always had better luck with Goodyear than with gates. (Although on the MB's I'll go after the Conti belts first... And avoid the Conti tires) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 18, 2014, at 5:17, Meade Dillon wrote: > 330 miles is too far, and you probably don't have the belt or any other > parts at your office, I'll bet. > > Max Dillon, > Charleston SC > > On Apr 18, 2014 1:16 AM, "Gary Hurst" wrote: >> >> when going north, i get my first gas where US1 meets that loop road on teh >> west side of jax. 330 miles > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has > no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
Kevin Allen Kraly wrote: How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not contaminated with ethanol? The Toyota Sienna Minivan got a fillip of premium today. I read some time ago on this list that premium gas isn't blended. I don't want any gas containing ethanol in the van since it doesn't get driven much. I don't know about Oregon, but in Michigan, either you bought it at a marina or it's "E10", which can sometimes go as high as E15. Michigan, Indiana and Ohio all have no requirements for pump labeling. I just checked, in Oregon, if there's 1.5% or more of ethanol, the pump must have an ethanol content sticker on it. I'd trust the sticker on the pump more than I'd trust the station employees. If you ask the guy who takes your money for minimum wage, he'll just tell you the first thing that pops into his head. Mitch. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
[MBZ] Apolitical Humor
Apolitical Aphorisms *If God wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates.* ~Jay Leno~ *The problem with political jokes is they get elected.* ~Henry Cate, VII~ *We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office* ~Aesop~ *If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in these State of the Union speeches, there wouldn't be any inducement to go to heaven.* ~Will Rogers~ *Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.* ~Nikita Khrushchev~ *When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it.* ~Clarence Darrow~ *Why pay money to have your family tree traced; go into politics and your opponents will do it for you.* ~Author unknown~ *Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel.* ~John Quinton~ *Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.* ~Oscar Ameringer~ *I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them.* ~Adlai Stevenson, campaign speech, 1952~ *A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country.* ~ Tex Guinan~ *I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.* ~Charles de Gaulle~ *Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.* ~Doug Larson~ *There ought to be one day -- just one -- when there is open season on Congressmen.* ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
"Make a mark on a (graduated) test tube about 2 inches from the bottom and fill it with the gasoline to be tested. Top the test tube with water, shake it and allow to stand. If the gasoline contains ethanol, the level of the solution will rise, as ethanol is absorbed by water. This would prove the presence of ethanol in the gasoline." http://www.rocketswag.com/car/Ethanol/How-To-Test-For-Presence-Of-Ethanol.html Amoco white gas used to be the best gasoline since it was nearly pure octane and needed no lead or other additives. It was costly to refine and the price reflected that cost. Not sure if Amoco premium is still "white gas" since blue color has been added. Nevertheless, it works well in my small engines and there is no residue at the beginning of the next season. Unfortunately there is no longer any available locally. Gerry On 4/18/2014 12:45 AM, Kevin Allen Kraly wrote: How do you make sure that the gasoline that you're buying is not contaminated with ethanol? The Toyota Sienna Minivan got a fillip of premium today. I read some time ago on this list that premium gas isn't blended. I don't want any gas containing ethanol in the van since it doesn't get driven much. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 2012 Toy Sienna Van, 14Kmi 2012 Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel Pickup 3.6Kmi ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
Squirrels can be very tasty when cooked properly. We shot them and ate them during WW-2 when meat was almost non-existent. I seem to remember my parents cooking them with sassafras root and other local herbs. We seem to have a balance of nature which controls the squirrel and varmint population around here since a pair of foxes periodically "harvest" the squirrels, rabbits, mice, and seem to chase away the raccoons and possums, at least temporarily. We sometimes hear the rabbits squeal when the foxes make a killing. Gerry TIP: Deoxit D5 seems to be a remarkable cleaner and (lubricator?) for locks. I thought I had stripped the first lock on which I used it because the key turned so easily. It's long term effect remains to be seen. On 4/18/2014 12:49 AM, dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: Yes. Squirrels are a nuisance but I have no interest in killing them to fix any problems they may cause. Several years ago, I had a squirrel infestation in an rental property. I had some pros over who all suggested using rat traps. I didn't want any part of that. I used havahart traps, drove them ten miles away, released them and then closed off the ingress points. Problem finally went away and no squirrels died. Call me a pussy. I don't care. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 17, 2014, at 9:09 PM, Meade Dillon wrote: Squirrels are VERY important. They open pine cones and bury the seeds, bury acorns, walnuts, butternut, etc. Without squirrels, we'd have no forests. Some misguided souls think forest fires open pine cones which allow new pine trees to sprout and grow, but that is an old wives tale... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Apr 17, 2014 8:51 PM, "Curt Raymond" wrote: If we had either of those around I'm sure she'd save them. Actually this is not the only reason we need a new vet but its a pretty good indicator. -Curt Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:45:01 -0600 From: Craig To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol Message-ID: <20140417174501.53ed5a16aff9be2dc1cdc...@pisquared.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:23:03 -0700 (PDT) Curt Raymond wrote: We had Buster at the vet last week and she asked me to donate money to save hurt squirrels. I laughed. We need a new vet... Yup. Our vet saves eagles and bears displaced by forest fires. Craig ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] ULSD now Ethanol
A Shell station recently built nearby has one pump off to the side which is labeled "ethanol free", slightly higher price. Lots of folks filling up boats, gas cans, etc use it. I suspect it is pulling from the underground tank that all the premium pumps pull from, wouldn't make sense to have a separate tank. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Apr 18, 2014 1:20 AM, "clay" wrote: > > Unless the shop explicitly says it is ethanol free, I would not believe premium is missing corn squeezin's. There are a few stations that sell only corn free fuel up near me. Maybe on your side of the Columbia, there is some > > clay > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Roadside fun
330 miles is too far, and you probably don't have the belt or any other parts at your office, I'll bet. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Apr 18, 2014 1:16 AM, "Gary Hurst" wrote: > > when going north, i get my first gas where US1 meets that loop road on teh > west side of jax. 330 miles > > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Roadside belt fun
Great idea, have old belt for my wagon "in the boot" such as it is. For some reason, when I replaced the belt on this car 28k miles ago, I threw that belt away. Root cause of all this is a leaky power steering pump, which is dripping hydraulic fluid for the ASD on the belt. I've had a pump rebuild kit on the shelf for several years now, need to get off my butt and fix those leaks... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Apr 18, 2014 12:08 AM, "Hendrik and Fay" wrote: > Tis a good idea to keep a spare belt in the boot, generally these should > be replaced when they start cracking, I keep an old belt in the spare wheel. > Obviously once back in the shed the old belt should be replaced with a new > one and the old one goes back into emergency storage. Sure you can't keep > every spare in the car but it just makes sense to put a worn belt into the > boot rather than the bin, especially in the land of Oz where there are vast > distances between MB service centres. > > Hendrik > whose excavator likes to eat belts > > On 18/04/14 09:09, Meade Dillon wrote: > >> Thanks Wilton, fun to actually do SOMETHING to one of my cars. Never have >> time to repair any of the niggling little things that are wrong. Should I >> be happy when something does go wrong? >> >> Max Dillon, >> Charleston SC >> On Apr 17, 2014 7:36 PM, "WILTON" wrote: >> >> ATTABOY! >>> >>> Wilt >>> >>> > > ___ > http://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 > > All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those > individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner > has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. > ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] Testing times
Ha! Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://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 All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
