Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

Wilt, I'm glad your grandson is okay, and things are starting to normalize for the city. On Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 7:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > You never watched the early iteration of CNN International, which I used to > see in overseas hotels on a regular

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

I have a bottle in the shop, I’ll look at the details. I think it’s 10,000W oil, believe it or not. A little bottle at a local hobby shop that sells stuff for RC cars and trucks had it fr like $6.00. Dan > On Nov 17, 2015, at 12:33 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

When I lived in Cambridge I usually made sure I got back from class before dark and before the gun shots started, at least when it was warm. There was a railroad track that ran along behind an old warehouse/factory building, next to campus and where my apt building was (it had been the Advent

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

I once bought a gallon of 12,500 centistoke silicone oil, and parceled out pints for clutch experimentation. I kept one for myself. Used some, once. Toyota has 3000, 4000, and 1 cst, supposedly. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] "The Car Was In An Accident"

Their looser's --R On 11/16/15 11:09 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Not outrageous for a pretty color. Why do so many people have a love affair with apostrophe's? On Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 6:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Uh, yeah. That’ll buff

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

It is 10,000 centistoke. 80 weight oil is around 25 cst, but it is a non-linear relationship. I'd guess it is around 200 weight by api grade. I have a bottle in the shop, I'll look at the details. I think it's 10,000W oil, believe it or not. A little bottle at a local hobby shop that

Re: [MBZ] Pastafarian driver's licence photo

Pastah akbar! --R On 11/17/15 12:39 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Someone else, a man, did the same thing months ago, maybe even a year ago. It's a free country, with freedom of religion after all. On Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 4:54 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

--R wrote: > ...(it had been the Advent factory at some point)... Advent speakers here. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

We need to reach out to Larry. Our resident oil expert is AWOL. Last notice his ISP was blocking list mail. commiecast, I think. He was resisting using a gmail acct for the list. Unfortunately our M1 is no longer Herr Doktor Booth's M1! I came across this looking for centistoke to API

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

Yes I said that a long time ago but nobody believed me. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2015, at 8:29 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > We need to reach out to Larry. Our resident oil expert is AWOL. Last notice > his ISP was blocking list mail. commiecast,

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

Just make a $2 oil sucker and use that to suck various fluids from the Benzes. Gets it all out fast and clean. Get some sort of container that will not collapse (too badly) under vacuum. I use a plastic gas can that collapses but still works. Some use an old propane or AC gas tank or

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

>> My question is about the turkey baster that is recommended for removing >> (sucking out), for example, the brake fluid from the master cylinder prior >> to flushing the brake system. The ones I have been using have been of poor >> quality, do not extract quickly, and have a poor seal at

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

The larger MityVac kits come with a reservoir and some hosing that is intended to do just this sort of stuff. Plus it's massively handy for chasing vacuum lock problems, etc. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

On 17/11/2015 11:07 AM, jerryh--- via Mercedes wrote: No, this is not a Thanksgiving dinner preparation question, though it would be a timely and interesting subject exploring men's views on how a turkey ought to be prepared , and for noting the regional differences. Someone else can start

Re: [MBZ] OT: Marshmallow for Android system

On Tue, Nov 3, 2015 at 5:17 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > Andrew wrote: >> Google is slowly releasing the newest operating system, Android 6.0 >> (Marshmallow) to some Android mobile devices. > > My son signed up for the new Android phone with Marshmallow. He >

[MBZ] Turkey Baster

No, this is not a Thanksgiving dinner preparation question, though it would be a timely and interesting subject exploring men's views on how a turkey ought to be prepared , and for noting the regional differences. Someone else can start that thread. My question is about the turkey baster that

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

You have to make sure to get a kwality one made in Germany Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2015, at 11:07 AM, jerryh--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > No, this is not a Thanksgiving dinner preparation question, though it would > be a timely and interesting subject

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

Conventional. On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 12:52 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Synthetic or conventional? T6 is synthetic, I won't bother with > conventional oil but I don't own a 61x engine anymore. If I did I'd > probably use regular 15w40... > -Curt > >

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

I gave up, I've been using Car Quest 5w40 synthetic in my Jetta, it tested fine at 10,000 mile intervals, would probably be fine at 15k but this way I change it spring and fall which is easy enough. Car Quest was bought by Advance, I haven't stopped in to see if they're going to keep making the

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

I only use Rotella, which is sold by Advance. No harm, no foul, not too expensive. On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 12:39 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I gave up, I've been using Car Quest 5w40 synthetic in my Jetta, it tested > fine at 10,000 mile intervals, would

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

Synthetic or conventional? T6 is synthetic, I won't bother with conventional oil but I don't own a 61x engine anymore. If I did I'd probably use regular 15w40... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

I would concur with the others who suggested a MityVac or oil extractor. I've used all three (turkey baster, too) and found the turkey baster to be the messiest and least reliable of the group. This is especially important with brake fluid, as a mistake with it can result in some serious

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

I wrapped several rubber bands tightly around the bulb where it can tighten up on the glass/plastic spout. On one I had to make a groove (with a dremel cutoff blade) so the rubber bands would stay on. Gerry jerryh wrote: > No, this is not a Thanksgiving dinner preparation question, though it

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

> > jerryh--- wrote: > > > > My question is about the turkey baster that is > > recommended for removing (sucking out), for example, the > > brake fluid from the master cylinder prior to flushing > > the brake system. > > I am looking for suggestions on this, even suggestions for > > bypassing

Re: [MBZ] Could Someone Please..

I understand that, but most sow cars have some sort of a theme. That thing looks like it was put together by a schizophrenic on acid. Dan > On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:28 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 17/11/2015 3:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

On 17/11/2015 1:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I have yet to find a single flaw, Wilton, though not for want of trying. ;) On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 2:39 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Thanks. 'Talked to Grandson few minutes ago. 'Sad time at work. His

Re: [MBZ] Could Someone Please..

Probably intended to appeal to children. RB On 17/11/2015 4:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I understand that, but most sow cars have some sort of a theme. That thing looks like it was put together by a schizophrenic on acid. Dan On Nov 17, 2015, at 5:28 PM, Randy Bennell via

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

> > Andrew wrote: > > > > I only use Rotella, which is sold by Advance.  No harm, no > > foul, not too expensive. > Curt wrote: > > Synthetic or conventional? T6 is synthetic, I won't bother > with conventional oil but I don't own a 61x engine anymore. > If I did I'd probably use regular

Re: [MBZ] Could Someone Please..

I could see that… Dan > On Nov 17, 2015, at 7:15 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought LSD plus psilocybin by someone with a Cinderella complex. > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan

Re: [MBZ] Turkey Baster

For the past 20 years I've been using a 12 volt fuel pump to evacuate brake systems.. and hydraulic clutch systems. A cheap 12 volt pump that produces 4 PSI of pressure will do a very nice job of pulling old brake fluid out of your system. I attach the pump to the brake bleed nipple on the right

Re: [MBZ] Could Someone Please..

I thought LSD plus psilocybin by someone with a Cinderella complex. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: 17 November 2015 22:36 To: Mercedes List Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Could Someone Please..

I would drive that thing, get me some ladies to ride in back... --R On 11/17/15 5:28 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 17/11/2015 3:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: …explain to me what this is?

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

Thanks. 'Talked to Grandson few minutes ago. 'Sad time at work. His boss' BIL was killed in one of the attacks. BTW, Andrew, asterisks above are appropriately applied. ;<) Wilt - Original Message - From: "Tim Crone via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

I have yet to find a single flaw, Wilton, though not for want of trying. ;) On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 2:39 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks. 'Talked to Grandson few minutes ago. 'Sad time at work. His > boss' > BIL was killed in one of the attacks. > > BTW,

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

Yeah, apostrophes, apostrophes!! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Randy Bennell" Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2015 5:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - note

[MBZ] OT: Looking for a user friendly ISP

Can anyone suggest an ISP that is user friendly? I've been using Embarqmail/Century Link for years, and until recently it was trouble-free and fairly tolerable; although their support was iffy. Their 660 modem has worked well for several years, but yesterday it died, so I substituted a good

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

No oil, no fan, not cool! Toada stealer didn't have the oil. They ordered a bottle. $22.50 for what Dan said was $6! (the porch writeup says it takes 2 bottles!) I sure hope it is a bigger bottle! Hobby shop did not have any. They had 1/2 oz bottles of what is probably M1 for $9 I

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

The Toada stuff is pricey, which is why I got mine at a local hobby shop that specializes in RC trucks. Apparently, they use the stuff in their gear trains on the trucks. I still have the bottle in the package, as I never got the fan clutch off the car. I paid $6.99 for it about a year and a

[MBZ] trans fluid temps

On the heap SDL, with the radiator fans not working, the trans fluid overheats when driving around town, then it won't shift over 2nd. The only cure so far is to let it cool down and try again. It generally works ok out on the highway where the wind replaces that fan action. I sure like

Re: [MBZ] Uh oh! Oil info

A trucker once told me that Cummins engines would go 350K before overhaul using Rotella, and those using Delo would go 450-500K before overhaul. He said major truck lines used Rotella because it was cheaper, and independents used Delo. I bought the first Beetle for $275 because it had a brake

Re: [MBZ] OT - note from Paris

Still no flaw's. On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 9:26 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah, apostrophes, apostrophes!! > > Wilt > > - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List"

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid temps

More likely the transmission is history, or soon will be... On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 10:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had an SDL once that would at random get into modes of not upshifting > unless you revved the piss out of it. Never did figure it out.

Re: [MBZ] Could Someone Please..

I think that you have found the theme . . . On Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 4:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I understand that, but most sow cars have some sort of a theme. That > thing looks like it was put together by a schizophrenic on acid. > > Dan > > > -- > OK

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid temps

I had an SDL once that would at random get into modes of not upshifting unless you revved the piss out of it. Never did figure it out. Maybe fluid was getting too hot. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 17, 2015, at 9:01 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > On the

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

Yeah PRICEY for sure! $22.50 for a 1/2 oz. bottle. That is $5760 a galllon!The stealer could not tell me how much was in the bottle. I was thinking 8 oz for the price, but I found it online tonight! 18 ml or about 1/2 oz. But if it makes the fan run, it is a lot less than a new clutch,

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

Uh Oh! I just found out the toada stuff is 3000 cst, not 10,000cst, but if you put enough in, it will work. Here's what I found: "The 3,000 Cst. was for all Toyotas except for the Celica, which got 6,000 Cst. The 10,000 Cst. was not assigned an application by the Toada TSB. Parts monkey

Re: [MBZ] A Mac question

And just to clarify, drag the image file to the "Restore from” rather than the DVD as described. Dan > On Nov 16, 2015, at 5:27 AM, Dan Penoff wrote: > > http://www.maciverse.com/install-os-x-snow-leopard-from-usb-flash-drive.html > > MacDan >

[MBZ] Could Someone Please..

…explain to me what this is? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Other-Touring-Limousine-/231754757344?forcerrptr=true=item35f5a8f4e0:g:3WAAAOSwA4dWMWVZ=231754757344 Dan very confused ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Could Someone Please..

On 17/11/2015 3:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: …explain to me what this is? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Other-Touring-Limousine-/231754757344?forcerrptr=true=item35f5a8f4e0:g:3WAAAOSwA4dWMWVZ=231754757344 Dan very confused ___ That is easy to

Re: [MBZ] Fan clutch

> Curly wrote: > > Uh Oh! I just found out the toada stuff is 3000 cst, not > 10,000cst, but if you put enough in, it will work. A quick search found these links. I have no idea if this is what you need, or if it is the quantity you need. 60ml for $4.12

Re: [MBZ] trans fluid temps

> Curly wrote: > > On the heap SDL, with the radiator fans not working, the > trans fluid overheats when driving around town, then it > won't shift over 2nd. The only cure so far is to let it > cool down and try again. > > It generally works ok out on the highway where the wind > replaces that