Re: [MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread Jim Cathey
Even if you prefer brushing it in, the sprayer makes an excellent paint delivery mechanism. -- 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

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
Andrew sez: It's much more comforting to rely on the best data money can buy. IT is true, that those who surround themselves with the "best data money can buy" and "yesmen" and devoted followers are comforted in their cocoon. However that is not reality. In the real world, honest people te

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
It's much more comforting to rely on the best data money can buy. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 11:14 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > If Al Gore hitchhiked instead of flying in a jet would you then acknowledge >> that climate change was real and man-made? >> >> > It would only mean that

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
If Al Gore hitchhiked instead of flying in a jet would you then acknowledge that climate change was real and man-made? It would only mean that albore is not so much a hypocrite. It does not change the facts of temperature, or manufactured "data" or flawed computer models. _

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread G Mann
On the issue of spraying vs brushing... sprayer exit pressure is about 1,400 psi .. it will put paint into the texture of rough surfaces like block and stucco you simply can't get to with a brush or roller, and use less paint doing it.. In my experience.. With just a little practice finish will be

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread G Mann
I also own two, a Wagner and a Graco. Both work well. However, If I were at a decision point, my decision would be to rent one from a good reliable rental company. Prep the house in advance of picking up the sprayer so it's ready to paint as much as possible and you make best use of the rental tim

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
If Al Gore hitchhiked instead of flying in a jet would you then acknowledge that climate change was real and man-made? On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 9:55 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Scott Richey sez: > > Or, we can look at it from the other side. Exactly how low is the >> standard

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320 -- A Langley Tale

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
So the computer in the Germanwings disaster was listening to a human and if left alone would not hav e crashed the plane. Perhaps we need MORE technology and less reliance on potential human error. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:42 PM, G Mann wrote: > Rich, > > Nice bit of aviation history. While I

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Not sure whether that alone can cause insanity but I'm sure there is an Expert out there who can speak to a possible connection. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 9:12 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Andrew wrote: > > Latest news is that he had a detached retina! > > ;-) > mao > > __

Re: [MBZ] Mao's Picture

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Problem solved. Solved problem. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 8:34 PM, Mountain Man wrote: > Andrew wrote: > > Cannot open. wtf. > > Cannot open. wtf. > mao > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Wow, that is one SERIOUS crime. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 7:44 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Her chances of getting the nomination? A snowball in hell comes to mind >> > > I thought you were talking about "I can't contend with 2 email accounts" > pillary. (a few days after she

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320 -- A Langley Tale

2015-03-29 Thread G Mann
Rich, Nice bit of aviation history. While I salute your well earned hard work in all the FBW software, as a pilot I still hesitate to give command of the airplane over to a machine that runs on tiny bits of electrical signal.. There is simply to much that can fail or render a false signal which af

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread Rich Thomas
I don't think spraying is as good as brushing to get the paint worked into the base. --R (sent from my miniPad) On Mar 29, 2015, at 7:56 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I’ve used one of the Gracos - I painted the in-laws house last year. 1 story, 1200 SF concrete block house with a 1 car attached gar

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
Scott Richey sez: Or, we can look at it from the other side. Exactly how low is the standard of living will we (specifically, you) accept? If we all gave up cars, heated buildings, electricity, etc. the coal and oil companies would quickly disappear. Of course out life expectancy would be cut

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread Jim Cathey
3. after finished, put some Nondetergent oil in the valve on the pump. I always wash mine out afterwards, using the appropriate solvent. (Water, or paint thinner.) I then feed it a slug of paint thinner regardless of paint type. Leaving water in it caused me problems, but the paint thinner cut

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320 -- A Langley Tale

2015-03-29 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
Fascinating! This group needs more "in person" tales like this, and like Wiltons. Gerry Rich Thomas wrote: > So back when I was in kawledge I had summer internships at NASA > Langley. One summer I was in the Flight Research Division, having > worked the previous summer in the Flight Simulatio

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
The wagner was a new return i bought off a tool truck. I think I paid $80. It needs new valves now but I painted house, garage, and other stuff with it. The graco i got off a deadbeat who owed money. it was nearly junk. I took it to the paint pump repair shop, and they put in new valves.

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino
Michael Crichton (he died a while back) was a well-known author. I believe he was a medical student at the time he wrote "The Andromeda Strain", a brilliant piece of Sci-Fi. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man Sent: Sund

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread Mountain Man
Andrew wrote: > Latest news is that he had a detached retina! ;-) mao ___ 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_okie

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Mountain Man
Peter wrote: > The original Easter Deciduous Forest was more or less undamaged by fire -- > trees averaged 90 foot to the canopy and it was closed in most places, so a > fire in the duff didn't bother the trees much if at all. That is what I saw in Oregon driving home with Gay Larry's 240D on US20

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Scott Ritchey
Or, we can look at it from the other side. Exactly how low is the standard of living will we (specifically, you) accept? If we all gave up cars, heated buildings, electricity, etc. the coal and oil companies would quickly disappear. Of course out life expectancy would be cut in half and that wou

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Mountain Man
Rick wrote: > I would suspect they get a tax incentive for solar. Not so much for trees. > > Solar 1, Trees 0. I also like the article you put up a couple weeks ago from Michael Crichton: http://www.michaelcrichton.net/essay-stateoffear-whypoliticizedscienceisdangerous.html Who is Michael Crichto

Re: [MBZ] Mao's Picture

2015-03-29 Thread Mountain Man
Andrew wrote: > Cannot open. wtf. Cannot open. wtf. mao ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
Flight AC624 from Toronto arrived shortly after midnight (04:00 GMT) and reportedly hit a power pylon after landing. There were stormy conditions at the time, with snow on the ground. Power at Halifax Stanfield International Airport was knocked out but Nova Scotia Power says that it has been re

Re: [MBZ] SL

2015-03-29 Thread WILTON
And Another ATTABOY. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" To: Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 7:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] SL I had time to take off the steering wheel yesterday, so that I could liberate the dash cluster in order to address the non-functioning tachometer. Th

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread WILTON
If this shaft really has alignment marks, check 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 7:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL Tiny little dimples from a center punch. At least that's what

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
I’ve used one of the Gracos - I painted the in-laws house last year. 1 story, 1200 SF concrete block house with a 1 car attached garage. Spent a day prepping and about 2 hours to paint, which was nice. A lot of the HF reviews compare theirs to the Graco and most say it’s better. There are a l

Re: [MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
Anyone ever buy/use one of these? I'm talking about the bulk paint sprayer they sent a coupon out for $179 recently. Gotta paint the house this year. Not looking forward to it, nor am I keen about dropping $3k to pay someone to do it. I have used bulk sprayers before, just wondering if this o

Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
Her chances of getting the nomination? A snowball in hell comes to mind I thought you were talking about "I can't contend with 2 email accounts" pillary. (a few days after she was bragging about all the handheld devices she has.) ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes pickup

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
Mail headers have been fixed so that you don’t have to specifically reply to the list and the sender doesn’t show up as the “real” sender. Could that be it? Dan > On Mar 29, 2015, at 7:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Hey Dimitri - why do your msgs. end up in my Gmail spam folder? > > On

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick
Nope, nothing before the mid-80s was marked in any way, just assembled and balanced at the factory. Mechanic beware! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes pickup

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Hey Dimitri - why do your msgs. end up in my Gmail spam folder? On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 9:44 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > If you took 3 people for a couple hours in a single cab pickup you might > have one fewer... > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Latest news is that he had a detached retina! On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 6:44 PM, arche...@embarqmail.com < arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > These are probably the best explanations for the co-pilot going postal: > > http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-03-29/low-cost-airlines-are-high-stress

Re: [MBZ] SL

2015-03-29 Thread Jim Cathey
I had time to take off the steering wheel yesterday, so that I could liberate the dash cluster in order to address the non-functioning tachometer. The center Allen bolt was _very_ hard to get out, as per usual. I used the new POS Harbor Freight impact driver to loosen it. I think. After much ha

Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Her chances of getting the nomination? A snowball in hell comes to mind On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 2:25 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > ‎Andrew sez: > > >thereby increasing the odds of >our achieving a first > >female president. :) > > Has Condoleezza Rice announced? > ‎ > Rick > Sent from my BlackBerry

Re: [MBZ] Final on Germanwings crash

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I guess the lawyers are really keen on labeling this. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 2:12 PM, G Mann wrote: > Legally, premeditated murder. > > The how is now settled.. the why will go on until the news media tires of > the story and can not milk any further income from it. Then the > investigators can

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Jim Cathey
The driveshaft in all cars after about 1982 are marked, certainly the W126 and W124's I've seen all are. I've seen the molded-in "V" and the "I". But I don't remember on what, exactly. For sure it was _not_ on the '76 SL, which is what I had to make that big lathe for. -- Jim __

Re: [MBZ] another oddball: Door Check

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
> -Original Message- From: WILTON Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 10:33 AM In my experience, 123 door panels really were easy. Not so much for 126 panels, especially getting things aligned with the seat switches to reassemble the fronts. No 124 experience and don't care about anything

[MBZ] OT - HF Bulk Paint Sprayer

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
Anyone ever buy/use one of these? I'm talking about the bulk paint sprayer they sent a coupon out for $179 recently. Gotta paint the house this year. Not looking forward to it, nor am I keen about dropping $3k to pay someone to do it. I have used bulk sprayers before, just wondering if this one

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
I would add that some (later?) models had the arrows, too. Still very small and tough to see sometimes. Dan Dan > On Mar 29, 2015, at 7:07 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > Tiny little dimples from a center punch. At least that's what I saw and the > manuals say they should be. > > They're really

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
Tiny little dimples from a center punch. At least that's what I saw and the manuals say they should be. They're really difficult to see unless you have a clean drive shaft and lots of light. I have also seen what appear to be paint marks, but no confirmation that they are for alignment. Dan

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2015, at 4:58 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > > >> On March 29, 2015 at 3:40 PM Dan Penoff wrote: >> >> >> I live in Florida. I’m not rolling the dice on that one, ever again. >> There’s >> no guarantee the sealer will fix all of the evaporator issues, an

Re: [MBZ] another oddball: Door Check

2015-03-29 Thread Scott Ritchey
> -Original Message- > From: WILTON > Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 10:33 AM In my experience, 123 door panels really were easy. Not so much for 126 panels, especially getting things aligned with the seat switches to reassemble the fronts. No 124 experience and don't care about anything

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
These are probably the best explanations for the co-pilot going postal: http://www.bloombergview.com/articles/2015-03-29/low-cost-airlines-are-high-stress-for-pilots Conclusion: Avoid low cost airlines whenever possible. Gerry ... Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > It'll buff

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread WILTON
Oops! I MEANT "does NOT guarantee." Wilton - Original Message - From: "WILTON" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL 'Does guarantee that installers follow the marks or even know about 'em. Wilton

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320 -- A Langley Tale

2015-03-29 Thread Rich Thomas
So back when I was in kawledge I had summer internships at NASA Langley. One summer I was in the Flight Research Division, having worked the previous summer in the Flight Simulation Division, wherein the aircraft being simulated I was then working on in the real world. The primary aircraft wa

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick
It is also possible to incorrectly install a half shaft (leave out the "multiwasher" or a bolt) or damage one while installing, or leave a bolt out of one of the flex disks. Also, check with them about how tight they made the clamp nut! It must be just a little over hand tight, if they rea

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread WILTON
'Does guarantee that installers follow the marks or even know about 'em. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Peter Frederick" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 5:45 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL The driveshaft in all cars after abou

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick
No, they are an arrow and a V, cast into the fittings. No especially obvious, but present. Volvo did it better, they left out a spline. Impossible to install incorrectly without major effort, and they use self-centering u-joints too. Peter ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
The driveshaft in all cars after about 1982 are marked, certainly the W126 and W124's I've seen all are. Peter How are they marked? I have never seen any markings in 126 or 124. They seem to be the worst. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
First of all, I don't think it was just Mercedes. I believe some other European manufacturers were attempting to meet the same standards. I can only speak for the W140 chassis, and they were definitely affected from 1990-1995. Same period of time the AC evaporators were assembled using inco

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
I specifically asked if they had taken the driveshaft apart and he said they would have just "put it to one side, out of the way" while they worked on the differential. Ralph Either 1. They took apart the driveshaft (most likely) Could have been a kid or an accident and the owner may not have

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick
92 to 96 were the worst for self-destruction wiring, but all models after 92 can have issues (just like American or Japanese cars). the insulation becomes brittle. I have noticed flaking insulation on the 88 TE and some of the engine wiring on the 87 DT, but in the case of the diesel, engi

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread WILTON
Those splines slip apart VERY easily. If they removed any part of the shaft, didn't they hafta separate it at splines - at least front and aft? Were these MB techs, professional indies, jackleg or shade tree mechs? Had they removed/installed an MB shaft before? Wilton - Original Messag

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick
Or the plane slid on an icy runway and either overran the end or exited off the side (which is what the title implies). Bad things happen when the landing gear sink into mud! My guess is that the landing was fairly normal except perhaps for a variable cross-wind, and they got in trouble on

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Mitch Haley
> On March 29, 2015 at 3:40 PM Dan Penoff wrote: > > > I live in Florida. I’m not rolling the dice on that one, ever again. There’s > no guarantee the sealer will fix all of the evaporator issues, and I’m not > about to learn how to do an R&R. At the first sign of trouble, add $30 of magic

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick
You obviously have not flown over the eastern half of the country in a while. Initial reports were that a squirrel could travel from St. Louis to Boston without touching the ground, and I personally don't find that hard to believe. Approximately 80% of the initial forest has been removed,

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
True, but the marks are nothing more than a dimple from a punch, and hard to see unless you go looking for them closely. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Mar 29, 2015, at 5:45 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: > > The driveshaft in all cars after about 1982 are marked, certainly the W126 > and W124's I'v

Re: [MBZ] W115 hood release stuck

2015-03-29 Thread David Bruckmann
Except when the cable is not (yet) broken, just totally seized. > On Mar 29, 2015, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > The trick is in attaching vice grips to the broken end of the cable. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Peter Frederick
The driveshaft in all cars after about 1982 are marked, certainly the W126 and W124's I've seen all are. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 240D (W123 Diesel) PHX CL Bueno

2015-03-29 Thread Jon Agne
I sent an email asking for details last week and have received nothing. > On Mar 29, 2015, at 2:14 PM, G Mann wrote: > > It was my intention to make an appointment with the seller this week and > have a look. Unfortunately, other business pressures won that time contest > and I have not yet don

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
I live in Florida. I’m not rolling the dice on that one, ever again. There’s no guarantee the sealer will fix all of the evaporator issues, and I’m not about to learn how to do an R&R. Dan > On Mar 29, 2015, at 3:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > Well with that miracle ac sealer you shou

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
Ralph, More importantly, what does the installer say about the issue? If it wasn’t present before they got the car, I would suggest that it’s their responsibility to determine what the issue is, especially since it’s likely they caused it. I have to believe that you have a damaged U joint or t

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Well with that miracle ac sealer you should not have to worry about the evap, right) Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2015, at 2:30 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > First of all, I don’t think it was just Mercedes. I believe some other > European manufacturers were attempting to meet the same stand

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
First of all, I don’t think it was just Mercedes. I believe some other European manufacturers were attempting to meet the same standards. I can only speak for the W140 chassis, and they were definitely affected from 1990-1995. Same period of time the AC evaporators were assembled using incomp

Re: [MBZ] Switching differential in 300SDL

2015-03-29 Thread Ralph Robertson
I specifically asked if they had taken the driveshaft apart and he said they would have just "put it to one side, out of the way" while they worked on the differential. Ralph On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:42 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > Did they by chance separate the driveshaft? > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] another oddball: Door Check

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
I'd love to see a DIY guide with pictures for disassembling, lubricating and reassembly. One or two of the door checks on my '87 wagon are starting to complain. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 You come take pictures while I do the rebuild. I've found working on cars and runni

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel
Oh, well. Any landing you can walk away from... :) -MMM- ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread Rick Knoble
‎Andrew sez: >thereby increasing the odds of >our achieving a first >female president.  :) Has Condoleezza Rice announced? ‎ Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
95 and earlier for sure. I guess its remotely possible a 96 could have them as well, but I'm not clear on the cutoff. Dan What was the starting date for the self destructing wiring harnesses? I was thinking 87 gassers had the problem also 88-95? Another problem created by goobers in the (De

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes 240D (W123 Diesel) PHX CL Bueno

2015-03-29 Thread G Mann
It was my intention to make an appointment with the seller this week and have a look. Unfortunately, other business pressures won that time contest and I have not yet done that. Looks like a very well cared for car in the pics.. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 8:27 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > archer75---

Re: [MBZ] Final on Germanwings crash

2015-03-29 Thread G Mann
Legally, premeditated murder. The how is now settled.. the why will go on until the news media tires of the story and can not milk any further income from it. Then the investigators can actually dig into the details.. Should be resolved in this century.. maybe. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 8:23 AM, An

Re: [MBZ] ADMIN: Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ok Poos Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2015, at 12:58 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > We will keep it civil, folks. > > No name calling, please, either specific or generalized. > > Thank you, > > ListMom > > >> On Mar 29, 2015, at 1:39 PM, G Mann wrote: >> >> Troglodytes, teabaggers.. an

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
95 and earlier for sure. I guess its remotely possible a 96 could have them as well, but I’m not clear on the cutoff. Dan > On Mar 29, 2015, at 11:32 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Isn't this the model with the soluble wiring harness? > > On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 11:14 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin

[MBZ] ADMIN: Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
We will keep it civil, folks. No name calling, please, either specific or generalized. Thank you, ListMom > On Mar 29, 2015, at 1:39 PM, G Mann wrote: > > Troglodytes, teabaggers.. any other denigrating invectives you wish to > throw out? > > Really, I urge you to keep it civil. I thou

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread G Mann
Gentle crash landing... for an Airbus. Since Airbus uses computer controls for landing approach and touchdown, I would want to replay the last 6 minutes prior to contact with the runway, and the full replay of all control imputs made after contact. It is pretty apparent from the chosen parking sp

Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread WILTON
Yep, 'nother goodun, G! Wilton - Original Message - From: "G Mann" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 1:39 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz? Troglodytes, teabaggers.. any other denigrating invectives you wish to throw out? Really, I urge you to keep it

Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread G Mann
Troglodytes, teabaggers.. any other denigrating invectives you wish to throw out? Really, I urge you to keep it civil. I thought we had grown past the use of such terminology with the constructive destruction of the KKK and implementation of civil rights. I am stunned at the continued use of

Re: [MBZ] Another nice 140

2015-03-29 Thread Dan Penoff
Thanks, Kaleb, but it's a 95. Gotta be a 96 or later. 95 and earlier has the wiring harness and AC evaporator issues. Dan > On Mar 29, 2015, at 11:17 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > > MERCEDES S420 mint 1owner low miles > http://littlerock.craigslist.org/ctd/4953577080.html > > via cPro

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
Mr. McC wrote:-"Go out and plant trees. That reduces the co2.Bonus points if you plant and water in the desert." Best idea that I have heard in many a day.In the '60s the Israelis started a program to reclaim the deserts with a fairly simple system of keeping the soil where it was by coating it

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
In the US I am in possession of knowledge that says there are more trees now than before the European invaders arrived. And apparently the pre-European-invader indigenous peoples were fairly indiscriminate about burning down huge forests for hunting or whatever reasons. Around my parts trees

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Fred Moir
Mr. McC wrote:-"Go out and plant trees. That reduces the co2.Bonus points if you plant and water in the desert." Best idea that I have heard in many a day.In the '60s the Israelis started a program to reclaim the deserts with a fairly simple system of keeping the soil where it was by coating

Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread Rich Thomas
Serious question here: Why do you think Hillary! should be president? Skills, qualifications, achievements, vision, style, etc., the kinds of things a CEO would be assessed on if being interviewed to lead a large company. --R On 3/29/15 11:19 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: encourage all

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Rich Thomas
In the US I am in possession of knowledge that says there are more trees now than before the European invaders arrived. And apparently the pre-European-invader indigenous peoples were fairly indiscriminate about burning down huge forests for hunting or whatever reasons. Around my parts trees

Re: [MBZ] O/T: Pious Pickup

2015-03-29 Thread Curly McLain
Nice! What's so bad about 45 mpg? Its piss poor, that is whats wrong. my 79 wabbit got 50. Escort Diesels got 50. nothing has improved over the past 36 years. And most of the pious drivers are morons ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] That S420 was only $4200, probably could be had for $3500

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Isn't this the model with the soluble wiring harness? On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 11:14 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > 1996 Mercedes Benz > http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4951433856.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS > Android: http://bit.ly/CL_android > > > Sent from

[MBZ] Martial law?

2015-03-29 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
March to martial law? Undercover Special Forces to sweep US Southwest Operation Jade Helm, which is scheduled to kick off in July and run for eight weeks, will involve the participation of 1,200 troops from the US military’s most elite fighting forces, including Green Berets, Navy SEALS and Spe

Re: [MBZ] Bad week for A-320

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
It'll buff right out. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:55 AM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Air Canada plane 'exits' Halifax runway while landing >> 2 passengers seriously injured. Plane severely damaged. >> >> http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-32103971 >> >> >> > > Read ag

Re: [MBZ] another oddball: Door Check

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
The R/R for a W123 door check is great therapy and the part is cheap. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:50 AM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > Max wrote: >> >> I'd love to see a DIY guide with >pictures for disassembling, >>> >lubricating and reassembly. >>> >> >> >> https://mercedessource.

Re: [MBZ] Another nice 140

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
How can you order a car with the same color inside and out. unless it's black? On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 11:17 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > > MERCEDES S420 mint 1owner low miles > http://littlerock.craigslist.org/ctd/4953577080.html > > via cPro Craigslist App > iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS > And

Re: [MBZ] Global warming? No, Global ice age.

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
In other words, do anything to keep the oil and coal companies in business On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:39 AM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > One of the subjects grossly overlooked in the global warming debate is >> deforestation. All that coal we are burning started out as forest

Re: [MBZ] W115 hood release stuck

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
The trick is in attaching vice grips to the broken end of the cable. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:22 AM, David Bruckmann < bruckma...@transcontinental.ca> wrote: > Luckily this is a series-1 W115 220 with no AC, so there's tons of room > behind the grille, but not great clearance to get an arm in t

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Hey - Is there a kit to install an unlocking mechanism from INSIDE the trunk of older cars that don't have the manual pull-release? On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:15 AM, WILTON wrote: > 'Don't know which I dislike more, moving or dealing with a car salesman. > Well, on second thought - dealing with

Re: [MBZ] Final on Germanwings crash

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
So is this an act of terrorism? Or purest evil? Or, simply, insanity? On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 10:03 AM, arche...@embarqmail.com < arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > > > > http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/germany/11502485/Andreas-Lubitz-badgered-pilot-into-leaving-cockpit-of-Ger

Re: [MBZ] O/T: Pious Pickup

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Nice! What's so bad about 45 mpg? On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 12:01 AM, Craig wrote: > On Sat, 28 Mar 2015 19:03:06 -0500 Mountain Man > wrote: > > > Greg wrote: > > > I stopped off to do a little grocery shopping today and my eyes were > > > assailed by this: > > > > > > > https://www.dropbox.com

Re: [MBZ] Ted Cruz?

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I encourage all you troglodytes to maintain your high standards and BOYCOTT the 2016 election, thereby increasing the odds of our achieving a first female president. :) On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 2:53 AM, arche...@embarqmail.com < arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > Bill wasn't president very long be

[MBZ] Another nice 140

2015-03-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
MERCEDES S420 mint 1owner low miles http://littlerock.craigslist.org/ctd/4953577080.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS Android: http://bit.ly/CL_android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] another oddball experience - update

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
The keys look like one was a foster brother of the other. On Sun, Mar 29, 2015 at 12:03 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > You'll find the new key's plastic head will last one tenth as long as the > original did. > > Bob R > On Mar 28, 2015 5:29 PM, "G. M. Brown" wrote: > > > I guess I shoulda' tried thi

Re: [MBZ] stupid

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Clearly you are an unfit parent, or half of one. ;) On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 9:33 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote: > All stated here is true, but it's all or our responsibility with kids to >> teach them these skills. My 8 year old can handle the drill, hand tools >> lawn mower... C

Re: [MBZ] OT Words to the wise, or not for the wise

2015-03-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Factually correct. You got a problem with that? On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 8:41 PM, G Mann wrote: > But, But, But Our POTUS has spoken, and I quote, "This is not a > Christian nation"... eeehhh.. how could he be wrong?? > > > > On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 5:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: >

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