Re: [MBZ] OT: Bragging

ATTABOY !! On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 3:13 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 07/10/2015 5:03 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > >> Our son just passed the check ride for his private pilots license in our >>> 1957 Cessna 182! That makes three generations of

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

On 07/10/2015 5:22 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Curly wrote: ...I may be in chi Oct 20-21... Okiebenz meetup? mao ___ He will bring the sprayer and you can all line up and have your Mercedes painted, so long as you all accept the same color. RB

[MBZ] OT: Bragging

Our son just passed the check ride for his private pilots license in our 1957 Cessna 182! That makes three generations of pilots in our family. -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bragging

Now I feel unfulfilled Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2015, at 4:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Our son just passed the check ride for his private pilots license in our > 1957 Cessna 182! That makes three generations of pilots in our family. > > -- > OK Don >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bragging

On 07/10/2015 5:03 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Our son just passed the check ride for his private pilots license in our 1957 Cessna 182! That makes three generations of pilots in our family. -- OK Don YAY! Waytago! Send him our congrats! I hope he is as wise as the prior two

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

Curly wrote: > ...I may be in chi Oct 20-21... Okiebenz meetup? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

On 07/10/2015 5:18 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Craig wrote: And it still doesn't address the situation where the sun stops shining or the wind stops blowing. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. Why 24/7 power? We can learn a different scheme of life without all

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

I own and use airless sprayers, have two of them. I've done both interior and exterior painting with them to great success. Like any painting, skill improves with use. The airless machine puts out paint at about 1700 psi at the nozzle, DO NOT put a body part in front of nozzle.. wear eye

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

What ethanol? -- Sent from myMail app for Android Wednesday, 07 October 2015, 02:34PM -0400 from OK Don via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> : >Don't forget the federal subsidy of the ethanol in your gas . . . that >needs to STOP. > >On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 10:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

Don't forget the federal subsidy of the ethanol in your gas . . . that needs to STOP. Right after the fed subsidies for the petroleum industry STOP! THAT will be only at the end of the world, or the end of the country, which may be soon the way congress abdicates its powers and our lil

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bragging

Our son just passed the check ride for his private pilots license in our 1957 Cessna 182! That makes three generations of pilots in our family. -- OK Don YAY! Waytago! Send him our congrats! I hope he is as wise as the prior two generations. My bet is that he is! How old is this son?

Re: [MBZ] WWII gliders

Curly wrote: > The mission group was called Keokuk, after the Sac/Fox Chief Keokuk. An Iowa town also? More Iowa interesting stuff: www.youtube.com/watch?t=260=Y0XbqHUAI-0 mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

Craig wrote: > And it still doesn't address the situation where the sun stops shining or > the wind stops blowing. Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. Why 24/7 power? We can learn a different scheme of life without all electricity all the time. If we can do this and eliminate

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bragging

On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 5:03 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Our son just passed the check ride for his private pilots license in our >> 1957 Cessna 182! That makes three generations of pilots in our family. >> >> -- >> OK Don >> > > > YAY! Waytago! > > Send him

Re: [MBZ] Tranny Problem 1980 300SD

First, I want to thank Curly for giving me the tip to contact Sun Valley Trans. I spoke with Mark, he was gracious and took the time to listen and offer a diagnostic suggestion. I'm not a mechanic, but I could follow his direction and determined that I have in fact a vacuum problem and not a

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

And maybe it's me, but why do people get the idea that the original first aid kit adds value? If it's not fused closed from being baked in the back window, the stuff that's in it is so worthless it could never be put to use. Call me a purist, but those are the first thing I toss when I

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

On 07/10/2015 5:22 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: Curly wrote: ...I may be in chi Oct 20-21... Okiebenz meetup? mao ___ He will bring the sprayer and you can all line up and have your Mercedes painted, so long as you all accept the same color. RB

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

Could be. I need to find out if I am going or not. Curly wrote: ...I may be in chi Oct 20-21... Okiebenz meetup? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Tranny Problem 1980 300SD

First, I want to thank Curly for giving me the tip to contact Sun Valley Trans. I spoke with Mark, he was gracious and took the time to listen and offer a diagnostic suggestion. I'm not a mechanic, but I could follow his direction and determined that I have in fact a vacuum problem and not a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bragging

Tell 'im I said, "Congratulations and ATTABOY!" Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "OK Don" Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 5:37 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Bragging

Re: [MBZ] Tranny Problem 1980 300SD

The only problem with that theory is there is no vacuum involved in the 116 diesel transmissions. It is a control rod connected to the linkage. What problems are you having. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2015, at 8:29 PM, rogerhga--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

In Jim's case, I don't think I'd want to compete against your kid in making _anything_! These are not inherited traits. Kid can't make anything material. Not interested. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

Not sure if it's in the budget, but it could be retrofitted for an electronic or "isochronous" governor for a few bucks. That keeps it dead nuts at 60Hz no load to full load. Budget is essentially zero, as what we have serves the needs. We just charge UPS on rope-pull; heat water, cook, dry on

[MBZ] This guy is on crack

Sweet 1985 Mercedes 300D Turbo http://springfield.craigslist.org/cto/5250562826.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

Get a good respirator if you spray inside. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Rick Knoble via Mercedes > Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 9:47 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: Rick Knoble > Subject:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Bragging

Done . . . On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 9:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Tell 'im I said, "Congratulations and ATTABOY!" > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List"

[MBZ] Adams Farwell Was: WWII gliders

Curly wrote: > The mission group was called Keokuk, after the Sac/Fox Chief Keokuk. An Iowa town also? More Iowa interesting stuff: www.youtube.com/watch?t=260=Y0XbqHUAI-0 mao The company still exists. http://theadamscompany.com/ This gives a better explanation of the engine design:

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

Yeah, that “little rust” at the base of the back window is a big honking problem just waiting to surprise someone. Headliner is toast. “Stuck” odometer? How much has it been driven since you bought it three years ago? And maybe it’s me, but why do people get the idea that the original first

Re: [MBZ] Tranny Problem 1980 300SD

That's good news Roger, let us know how the vacuum system diagnosis progresses. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 7, 2015 9:29:59 PM EDT, rogerhga--- via Mercedes wrote: >First, I want to thank Curly for giving me the tip to contact Sun >Valley

Re: [MBZ] This guy is on crack

I used to sell the hell out of those old sun baked 1st aid kits on eBay Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2015, at 8:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah, that “little rust” at the base of the back window is a big honking > problem just waiting to surprise

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

from the way things sound. A well adjusted mechanical governor shouldn't vary more than 3Hz at load changes, and that would be heavy loads. If it does, something is not adjusted properly or he's got fuel system issues. Yeah, that mechanical thingy has holes and springs. I have no

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

I'm thinking two inverters back to back and a sine wave line conditioner feeding the computer equipment on a special circuit; assuming that the inverters can handle a squirrelly sine wave. The DC coming into the second inverter should be converted into reasonable good sine waves, and the line

Re: [MBZ] Tranny Problem 1980 300SD

Hmmm, except in 1980, methinks. Same for W123: the vacuum controls appeared in the 1980 model year. > On Oct 7, 2015, Kaleb wrote: > > The only problem with that theory is there is no vacuum involved in the 116 > diesel transmissions. ___

[MBZ] OT House Painting

Has anybody here used a high pressure sprayer to paint exterior or interior walls of a house? Just curious. I have some (a LOT) of painting to do, and I really don't relish the thought of using a roller and brushes. Well maybe I just want a new toy. Thoughts?  ‎ Rick  Sent from my 

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

but they wouldn't recharge on my generator which tended to run outside the 57-63 Hz UPS threshold for OK power. IIRC, that is a bit of an issue. These things need a "Hey, it's not _that_ bad" switch on them or something. Shut up and eat your electrons... Ironically, I have the worst problem

[MBZ] Toyota supporting terrorism?

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Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

In Jim's case, I don't think I'd want to compete against your kid in making _anything_! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > but they wouldn't recharge on my generator which tended to run >> outside the 57-63

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

Has anybody here used a high pressure sprayer to paint exterior or interior walls of a house? Just curious. I have some (a LOT) of painting to do, and I really don't relish the thought of using a roller and brushes. I use one, I'd never go back. Wagner 505? Got it well-used at a pawn shop

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

Over-spray is the issue. Inside you can cover / tape / hang plastic curtains to protect what you don't want painted. Outside, bad day if the over-spray goes onto your neighbor's car or house or your car or whatever. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 9:47 AM, Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

Jim's issue is due to variations in the engine speed. No buck/boost transformer will fix that. He needs to get the sensitivity ("gain") on the governor adjusted properly, from the way things sound. A well adjusted mechanical governor shouldn't vary more than 3Hz at load changes, and that would

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

‎Curly writes: >I'll loan you the sprayer if you >want to pay freight, or I may be in  >chi Oct 20-21, and we could meet >to get it to you. >but  >not as far out as Dan. Thanks for the offer, and yeah, Dan is pretty far out there... ‎ We should have a Chi town coffee clotch or something. Invite

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

Spray is fine for inside if you mind the spray going where you don't want it. But rollers put up paint pretty fast too, I can do a room in the time it would take to fool with a sprayer (and masking) on the front and back ends of a job. The painters I have seen generally use them for trim,

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

Has anybody here used a high pressure sprayer to paint exterior or interior walls of a house? Just curious. I have some (a LOT) of painting to do, and I really don't relish the thought of using a roller and brushes. Well maybe I just want a new toy. Thoughts? Rick Sent from my BlackBerry

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

You need a "buck booster" in between. basically regulates the power supply. takes crappy waves and makes nice sine waves. Had that problem with helco in Hawaii. had to use a buck booster between the building power and electronics not designed to handle turd world power utilities. but

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

Jim, You shouldn't be seeing that kind of variation in frequency unless you're running really lightly loaded and/or your governor sensitivity isn't set properly. That unit has a mechanical or "droop" governor. It should be set for around 63Hz at no load, with 60Hz at full load. You can

Re: [MBZ] Toyota supporting terrorism?

Sounds like a great Halloween float! - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 10:33 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have always wanted a diesel HiLux 4x4 with a 30cal or an anti-aircraft > gun welded in the back, white of course with the UN

Re: [MBZ] Toyota supporting terrorism?

http://news.yahoo.com/us-officials-ask-isis-got-many-toyota-trucks-175832211--abc-news-topstories.html Toada has long been the vehicle of choice for ter rorsts and thugs. Just another reason why friends don't let friends drive toadas. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT House Painting

I painted the inlaw's house with a bulk sprayer a couple years ago. Single story block house, aluminum fascia and soffits, nothing else unusual about it. Spent a day masking, about 3-4 hours painting. A big piece of cardboard was carried around to mask against soffit and windows as I moved

Re: [MBZ] Toyota supporting terrorism?

I have always wanted a diesel HiLux 4x4 with a 30cal or an anti-aircraft gun welded in the back, white of course with the UN markings still on it, coupla skinnies in back manning the armaments and waving RPG launchers around. I'd need some ISIS flags to put on the back corners of the bed too,

[MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

4. Renewables throw down: Wind competitive with coal, solar creeping up By Barbara Vergetis Lundin Comment |

Re: [MBZ] UPS vs IPS

Jim, You shouldn't be seeing that kind of variation in frequency unless you're running really lightly loaded and/or your governor sensitivity isn't set properly. That unit has a mechanical or "droop" governor. It should be set for around 63Hz at no load, with 60Hz at full load. You can adjust

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

On 07/10/2015 11:45 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: I've decided to spring for a rechargeable/cordless circular saw, maybe also a sawzall. Which among the Big Three is the best brand in the "reasonable" (lay person) price range? Which one should I avoid? Is there another good brand? My

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

Yup. I usually only have 2 batteries, for the small amount I use 'em. My 19.2v Crapsman drill (the wife gave it to me for Christmas) has one dead one, I need to decide if its worth getting another battery or go Lithium Ion in another brand.Dad bought Black and Decker Li-on tools for camp and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

Andrew sez: When the wind ain't blowin or the sun ain't showin, use 1. Battery storage. Ja, das ist real ökonomisch (economical) und Grün (green) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

Go to harbor freight Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2015, at 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've decided to spring for a rechargeable/cordless circular saw, maybe also > a sawzall. > > Which among the Big Three is the best brand in the

Re: [MBZ] Toyota supporting terrorism?

Thanks for the great idea for our next machine gun shoot here.. As a remote control target. For those who don't know if it.. it's a regular event held 3 times a year at a remote range set aside for only this event.. Here is a link to a video from previous event.. [BTW... it usually runs 3

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

On 07/10/2015 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I've decided to spring for a rechargeable/cordless circular saw, maybe also a sawzall. Which among the Big Three is the best brand in the "reasonable" (lay person) price range? Which one should I avoid? Is there another good brand?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

Federal Subsidies: A scheme by which you use electricity today with the cost being pushed forward to be paid by yet unborn citizens. In legal principle, a contract of adhesion. Specifically named as a violation of the Constitution of USA. On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 8:08 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

Don't forget - oil and gas get $$billions in tax breaks On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 11:47 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Federal Subsidies: A scheme by which you use electricity today with the > cost being pushed forward to be paid by yet unborn citizens. > > In legal

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

I have had good results with my DeWalt stuff, none battery-powered, but I bought a Ridgid drill and driver with "lifetime" lithium batteries (I know...) that I have been pleased with. I think they have other tools that use the same batteries like a recip saw and circ saw and whatnot. Keep an

Re: [MBZ] Toyota supporting terrorism?

On 07/10/2015 9:11 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: http://news.yahoo.com/us-officials-ask-isis-got-many-toyota-trucks-175832211--abc-news-topstories.html Toada has long been the vehicle of choice for ter rorsts and thugs. Just another reason why friends don't let friends drive toadas.

[MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

I've decided to spring for a rechargeable/cordless circular saw, maybe also a sawzall. Which among the Big Three is the best brand in the "reasonable" (lay person) price range? Which one should I avoid? Is there another good brand? My chief criterion is duration of battery charge (longer is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

If you're talking Sawzall, Milwaukee. DeWalt makes some good stuff, but if you walk around a construction site you're going to see lots of Milwaukee products. Dan > On Oct 7, 2015, at 11:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've decided to spring for a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

With any battery power tool, invest in at least 2 extra batteries. As soon as the tool starts to slow down, stab in a fresh charged battery and put the tired one on charge. Your batteries will last much longer if you do not pull them to "dead flat charge" repeatedly, and your projects will get

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

On Wed, 7 Oct 2015 08:47:32 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Federal Subsidies: A scheme by which you use electricity today with the > cost being pushed forward to be paid by yet unborn citizens. > > In legal principle, a contract of adhesion. Specifically named as a >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

Don't forget the federal subsidy of the ethanol in your gas . . . that needs to STOP. On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 10:59 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Don't forget - oil and gas get $$billions in tax breaks > > On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 11:47 AM, G Mann via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

I've decided to spring for a rechargeable/cordless circular saw, maybe also a sawzall. Which among the Big Three is the best brand in the "reasonable" (lay person) price range? Which one should I avoid? Is there another good brand? My chief criterion is duration of battery charge (longer is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

I bought a $99 Ryobi rechargeable (45 mins.) leaf blower from Home Despot that is really sweet. Five years ago I purchased a couple Makita cordless drills with the older batteries that take awhile to charge, but are quite powerful for a decent amount of time before they poop out. On Wed, Oct 7,

Re: [MBZ] Sleeper W123 Wagon

Sick, sick, sick. Where can I get one? On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 1:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > http://boostcontrol.net/pagani-7-3l-v12-engine-swap-into-mercedes-w123-wagon/ > > Sent from my iPad > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

Watch AVE on YouTube, he takes 'em apart and sees whats actually inside. A Dewilt 20v battery for instance is 18v inside... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [MBZ] Toyota supporting terrorism?

Toada has long been the vehicle of choice for ter rorsts and thugs. Just another reason why friends don't let friends drive toadas. ___ In the USA (at least in the movies) the high class thugs usually drove (or were driven around in) Lincolns or

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

On 07/10/2015 11:45 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: I've decided to spring for a rechargeable/cordless circular saw, maybe also a sawzall. Which among the Big Three is the best brand in the "reasonable" (lay person) price range? Which one should I avoid? Is there another good brand? My

Re: [MBZ] OT: Milwaukee vs. DeWalt vs. Makita cordless saws

I had a NiCd Milwaukee drill battery blow up on me while I was about 20ft up a ladder, not fun. Later they recalled all their batteries. NiCd batteries are crap, I like the drill but quit replacing batteries. Lithium batteries can stay on the charger as they have a circuit to control the

[MBZ] Sleeper W123 Wagon

http://boostcontrol.net/pagani-7-3l-v12-engine-swap-into-mercedes-w123-wagon/ Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Renewable energy costs catching up with fossil fuel

1. Battery storage. 2. You wheel in power from somewhere else where there's a surplus via transmission lines On Wed, Oct 7, 2015 at 12:20 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 7 Oct 2015 08:47:32 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Federal