Re: [MBZ] 420 SEL

2014-09-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 24 Sep 2014 00:40:02 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > OK Don via Mercedes writes: > > > Which does result in a new thread in gmail . . . > > But which does not in smarter email clients... True. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 420 SEL

2014-09-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
OK Don via Mercedes writes: > Which does result in a new thread in gmail . . . But which does not in smarter email clients... Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding an alternator

2014-09-23 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
The real key is whether or not it will produce full amperage -- old high resistance windings, worn off regulator brushes, or weak diodes will all test fine with an ohmeter, but the alternator will only product part of it's full load rating. I've got to do the one in the TE, the battery won'

Re: [MBZ] Rebuilding an alternator

2014-09-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Finally pulled the alternator and took it apart to test the components. The windings all test fine, and the diodes/rectifier test fine. I found that the voltage regulator contacts look a little dirty, so I'm going to clean those up and put it all back together, then down to the local FLAPS for ope

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread ernest breakfield via Mercedes
while i don't use W/SVO in our 617, i think it's only fair to point out that Kent neglects to mention many of the critical details associated with the alleged VO use on the injectors in question. amongst the things we don't know are: - if, or how well, the VO was filtered, - what temp the fu

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
At least on IP replacement. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Fine, as long as he keeps the manifolds bolted to the head - not an SVO issue. On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 8:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yea well how is that working out for him? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 23, 2014, at 8:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea well how is that working out for him? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2014, at 8:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Our very own Rick Hawkins has many thousands, if not 100's of thousands of > miles on SVO. > > On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 3:01 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes < > mercedes@ok

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Our very own Rick Hawkins has many thousands, if not 100's of thousands of miles on SVO. On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 3:01 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > the veggie oil guys i knew all ended up with vehicular trouble. no such > thing as free lunch, perhaps > > On Tue, S

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

2014-09-23 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
-- Jim wrote: > The problem is they're > not really making the things now that I'd want to buy used in > the future. That is totally true. I agree entirely!! ma ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] O/T: Chess

2014-09-23 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Greg wrote: > ...I played as a kid, but > only (mostly) knew how to move the pieces. Yeah, that's all I ever learned - how to move pieces. I hear people say that it is a real tough mind game. Ya gotta think in 9 dimensions. Thanks for chess.com link - maybe after I see it a bit it might be fun t

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Five passed. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Sep 23, 2014 6:51 PM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > 55 Used Bosch Diesel Fuel Injectors Put to the Test - How Many Passed? > > > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I could have told you that... We didn't need Kent! On Tuesday, September 23, 2014, clay via Mercedes wrote: > 55 Used Bosch Diesel Fuel Injectors Put to the Test - How Many Passed? > > > So, there is really an issue with u

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 106, Issue 101

2014-09-23 Thread MG via Mercedes
Sorry it got buggered up should have been "does just as good a job" The reason the York does so good is because it doesn't circulate very much oil, less oil means better heat transfer. The Sanden is the same, has an oil sump and doesn't circulate much oil. Because of the way it's built 5 or 7 '

[MBZ] new C63

2014-09-23 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
and a wagon too! http://jalopnik.com/2015-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-this-is-it-and-holy-crap-5-1638185389 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okie

Re: [MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread Gary Hurst via Mercedes
the veggie oil guys i knew all ended up with vehicular trouble. no such thing as free lunch, perhaps On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 3:47 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4E28hDgXCw&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs > > So, there is really an issue with using veggie oil, as it

[MBZ] Kent says SVO is junk

2014-09-23 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4E28hDgXCw&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs So, there is really an issue with using veggie oil, as it gums up the engine/injectors. That explains how you shorten the life of a Benz by running crap fuel sources. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored

[MBZ] OT: Cub Cadet finale & thermal underwear

2014-09-23 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Craig, I sent photos of the thermal underwear labels coupla days ago. Did ya get 'em? 'Any interest? Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON via Mercedes" To: ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Cub Cadet finale 'Check

Re: [MBZ] The Diesel Story

2014-09-23 Thread Gary Hurst via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGoQWNElahg On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 2:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://hackaday.com/2014/09/23/retrotechtacular-the-diesel-story > > --R > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search li

[MBZ] The Diesel Story

2014-09-23 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Head of world chess says he was abducted by aliens and that chess is an aliens game

2014-09-23 Thread Gary Hurst via Mercedes
i only know my namesake, kasparov. before then only bobby fisher. i guess i'm not a big fan On Tue, Sep 23, 2014 at 12:57 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Has anyone kept up with a chess tournament in St. Louis where a top player > has demolished other top player

Re: [MBZ] Head of world chess says he was abducted by aliens and that chess is an aliens game

2014-09-23 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Wow! Chess came from outer space! Who knew? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of archer75--- via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 9:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Head of world chess says he was abducted

Re: [MBZ] O/T Chess

2014-09-23 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Dan: It sounds like you would be closer to my class of player than Tom (yes, very impressive story!). Let me know if you would like to try a game. It is rigorous exercise for the mind! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff

[MBZ] Head of world chess says he was abducted by aliens and that chess is an aliens game

2014-09-23 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Has anyone kept up with a chess tournament in St. Louis where a top player has demolished other top players in an amazing series of wins? http://www.theweekinchess.com/chessnews/events/2nd-sinquefield-cup-2014/caruana-wins-the-sinquefield-cup-with-two-rounds-to-spare-but-allows-carlsen-to-escape

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

2014-09-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
i (for one) wish buying a simple car was an option here. what would it cost? would a Mercedes built today last 25, 30, 35 years? consider that the 300D sold for upwards of $30K in the 1980s... I'd not be in the market for a new one. The problem is they're not really making the things now t

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

2014-09-23 Thread ernest breakfield via Mercedes
i (for one) wish buying a simple car was an option here. what would it cost? would a Mercedes built today last 25, 30, 35 years? consider that the 300D sold for upwards of $30K in the 1980s... cheers! e On 22/Sep/14 18:48, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] O/T Chess

2014-09-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That's pretty cool, Tom. While no more than a very casual chess player who hasn't played since high school, I enjoyed hearing the story. Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 23, 2014, at 9:46 AM, toms cat1 via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Hi Greg, > > I have played a lot of chess over th

Re: [MBZ] O/T Chess

2014-09-23 Thread toms cat1 via Mercedes
Hi Greg, I have played a lot of chess over the years, but I just don't have time anymore. I do love the game, but I hate 2 dimensional computer chess. I much prefer playing over the board against a live opponent. I will not play online. Years ago, I played at a local club, regional t