Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Craig wrote: > > > fmiser wrote: > > > > Here is a handy reference for LP gas. > > http://www.bergquistinc.com/sites/default/files/academy_guides/Handbook.pdf > > Thank you Your welcome. *smiles* > P.S. Have you been affected by the flooding in Missouri? I have a reply to your earlier query

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

2016-01-04 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Obummer has accomplished precisely nothing, save to shoot himself in the foot: http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/429235/obama-gun-control-executive-orders-mistake ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] FedEx Ape-like Package Handling - Resolved!

2016-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Who are you and what have you done with Dan? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 2, 2016 6:54:08 PM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Cosmetics don’t matter to me, so >unless I’m worried about resale, I’m good. > >Dan >___

Re: [MBZ] Income Migration

2016-01-04 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I don't understand how they figure what they are reporting. They say that my county is gaining AGI, mostly from the county south of us, Oklahoma County, home of Oklahoma City. Are they figuring that people in Logan County work in OKC, but live elsewhere? How is it that Oklahoma is losing $1.39 Bil

Re: [MBZ] Income Migration

2016-01-04 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Actually, the data shows money (income) leaving the big cities. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Curly McLain via Mercedes > Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 10:37 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Curly McLain <126die...@gmai

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
There is the argument that it is more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slowly. I did enjoy the 220D, but I also enjoyed the 200+ HP MGA. On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 7:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My Jetta TDI has 90 at the crank and its plenty, it scoo

Re: [MBZ] Income Migration

2016-01-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I found this site quite interesting: http://www.howmoneywalks.com/irs-tax-migration/ The maps show (by state and by county) the gain or loss of aggregate income. There appears to be a strong correlation with political orientation. Scott Money is flocking to the big cities run by marxists, wher

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On Jan 4, 2016, at 9:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Same problem, you're not going to have much run time on a single 100# bottle. The filled bottle weighs way more than 100# too. Of course it'll always run out on a cold night when you're trying to get something done... > -C

[MBZ] Income Migration

2016-01-04 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I found this site quite interesting: http://www.howmoneywalks.com/irs-tax-migration/ The maps show (by state and by county) the gain or loss of aggregate income. There appears to be a strong correlation with political orientation. Scott ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

2016-01-04 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
clay wrote: > Berium O'Bummer is taking down the nation Nope!! I am taking down the nation. 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/mail

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
We have a 500 gal. tank that use to run the furnace and hot water heater. Switched to natural gas when it went through 35 or so years ago. Still use it for the shop (not attached to the house) and one baseboard heater in the addition I don't use much. I suspect I will have to have it insp

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

2016-01-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am reading a book by Orson Scott Card on just this theme. Military decides that US of A has gone soft and destroyed too much of the Constitution, kills POTUS, gits martial law going and strips away the namby pamby liberal crapola. Berium O'Bummer is taking down the nation clay On Jan 4, 20

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Mitch sez: The tank discharges gas, which means it gets cold from liquid boiling off inside it when the furnace runs. Might not be a problem in Okie temps, but when it's -30 outside, the tank has to be reasonably large in comparison to the furnace or you get into boiling point problems and lo

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I will probably just look for a bigger non portable tank then. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 9:07 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Same problem, you're not going to have much run time on a single 100# bottle. > The filled bottle weighs way more than 100# too. > Of course

Re: [MBZ] holy christ this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The 115 stock cc was on the stalk, and usually didn't work very well as I recall. I have never seen controls on the center console, but I agree, it looks legit. The asking price is BEYOND insane. I don't care how nice it looks - this is still a relatively common diesel sedan that has never been

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We were going to go to camp last week. All summer I'd kind of fretted that it'd be real cold and we'd have problems with the 20# propane tanks not keeping up with the lights or cookstove (woodstove for heat) but around Christmas they were still just at the freezing point with no snow.  I decided

Re: [MBZ] the thug in chief

2016-01-04 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Are Mercedes still allowed? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jan 4, 2016 10:15 PM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > Just shredded more of the bill of rights. > > By official edict of his royal asinineness, b.o., criminal in chief. > > Will anyone be able to stand up to h

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On January 4, 2016 at 10:07 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Same problem, you're not going to have much run time on a single 100# bottle. > The filled bottle weighs way more than 100# too. > Of course it'll always run out on a cold night when you're trying to get > something done

[MBZ] the unintended influence of Chuck Norris

2016-01-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://www.wnd.com/2016/01/pbs-spotlights-how-chuck-norris-beat-communism/?cat_orig=world Interesting article. Somehow, apparently PBS backed in to the truth, inadvertently, as usual. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

[MBZ] the thug in chief

2016-01-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Just shredded more of the bill of rights. By official edict of his royal asinineness, b.o., criminal in chief. Will anyone be able to stand up to him? Lenin, junior, marches on. 1st amend ment is gone 2nd is gone 4th is gone power of the purse is gone. The phrase "living constitution" comes

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Same problem, you're not going to have much run time on a single 100# bottle. The filled bottle weighs way more than 100# too. Of course it'll always run out on a cold night when you're trying to get something done... -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion L

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes per heater. I'm planning on only running one of them. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 7:43 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > >> On January 4, 2016 at 8:24 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> >> >> 2 gal an hour. > > Per heater? > A gallon is something

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On January 4, 2016 at 8:24 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > 2 gal an hour. > Per heater? A gallon is something like 95k BTU. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
2 gal an hour. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 7:16 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Didn't you say it was like 4 gal an hour? 100# can only has 25 gallons... > > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > From:"Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > Date:Mon, Jan 4, 20

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There are only two suppliers in the Tampa area that I know of, Hillsboro Gas and TECO, our electrical utility. When we moved into this house there was a TECO branded tank on the side of the house that fed the outdoor oven. I called TECO to see what would be involved in getting it filled. They

Re: [MBZ] holy christ this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is a SWEET example of a 115. No way he gets his asking price. #1 condition valuation in WA is $14k. Pebble Beach winner. The CC is Ford Philco. Vacuum/manual system that hooks into the speedo cable. Same sort of critter that Froggy has had removed, but for the switch. The underhood h

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Didn't you say it was like 4 gal an hour? 100# can only has 25 gallons... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" Date:Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 8:14 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] More shop heater I see used 4-500 gallon ones here for $4-500. I am just worried about them

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My Jetta TDI has 90 at the crank and its plenty, it scoots right along. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"clay via Mercedes" Date:Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 8:11 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much? Uhm, I loved all 57HP in Gump.  A trusty OM615 pumping the car along the

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I see used 4-500 gallon ones here for $4-500. I am just worried about them either being leased or leaking. Do these things leak? I'm thinking I'm probably going with my original play and get a 100lb portable cylinder. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 7:07 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On January 4, 2016 at 6:13 PM Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > You are better off to own. Then you can buy propane whenever you > want, from whoever you want to buy from. I forgot to say, everybody around here claims it's illegal for them to deliver to me until I pay their tech to leak

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On January 4, 2016 at 6:13 PM Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > You are better off to own. Then you can buy propane whenever you > want, from whoever you want to buy from. The place I buy from charges an extra .20 per gallon for using their tank. Everybody gets at least .10 for it. If

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
Uhm, I loved all 57HP in Gump. A trusty OM615 pumping the car along the highway at a bone numbing 84MPH. I have yet to reach the top end of the M117 in the SL, or whatever beastie is powering a S430. clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two ton

Re: [MBZ] YOU NEED THIS!!!

2016-01-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am wondering if it is REAL STONE, or contact paper. Benz seems to use a variant of paper, as a rock would chip pretty quickly. While waiting for the W220 to be diagnosed, I sat in the new S series. I am really not impressed. Many of my fellow service department prisoners were of color, be

Re: [MBZ] holy christ this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have a couple of 115 300d's with cruise but they have the cruise stock by the turn signal stock like the later cars. Never seen it like this setup before, which looks factory to me. On 1/4/2016 6:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Beautiful car, but I’m wondering why we would care about

Re: [MBZ] holy christ this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Beautiful car, but I’m wondering why we would care about the original tires? I’ve never seen one of these with cruise. That’s cool. Dan > On Jan 4, 2016, at 7:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > But overpriced > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-4dr-300D-/13

[MBZ] holy christ this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
But overpriced http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-4dr-300D-/131692865285?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1ea981a705:g:c2gAAOSwoydWivX6&item=131692865285 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] W140 Parts List

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes I would want to own it for sure. You have to be careful buying used ones though because half the time the people are selling tanks that are actually leased. On 1/4/2016 5:10 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: I probably need that. I have not beat the brake disks off the used wheel carri

Re: [MBZ] W140 Parts List

2016-01-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I probably need that. I have not beat the brake disks off the used wheel carriers I got for POSitive. I suspect I'll need that kit. Maybe I can get one disk off tomorrow and find out for sure if the shoes and other guts are ok. Here it is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ucmkislxgl5uo4v/1995%2

[MBZ] It fell off

2016-01-04 Thread clay via Mercedes
Go fast pedal fell off Froggy, as I mentioned last week. Airmatic pooped out on the W220. Fresh pump went in at the indy, but same errors, so off to the dealer for diagnosis, which came back as failed sensor on passenger side and rear. Stealership will give me 10% MBCA discount and do work We

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Yea most people lease them I think. You are better off to own. Then you can buy propane whenever you want, from whoever you want to buy from. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change d

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Buy one outright, it will be cheaper in the long run. We bought the tank that was at the house we built down here, and we saved a bundle over time. The lease thing is a screw and also prevents you from buying fuel from another supplier. That was one of the things that helped pay for our tank

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea most people lease them I think. On 1/4/2016 6:00 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Own it. It's my back-up energy source. I didn't know that they leased propane tanks . . . On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Do you own the tank or l

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Own it. It's my back-up energy source. I didn't know that they leased propane tanks . . . On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do you own the tank or lease it? > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedne

[MBZ] W140 Parts List

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Here it is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ucmkislxgl5uo4v/1995%20S500%20coupe%20parts.pdf?dl=0 PM me if there’s something you want. Make me an offer, I’m not pricing this stuff. Be reasonable and you’ll probably get it, as I’m getting tired of storing this junk. I also came across a parking brake

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines For Sale

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have a list with descriptions and part numbers. It’s several pages long. I need to update it and I’ll post a link to it in a little bit so people can look at it if they’re interested. Of course, some thigns fit other models, too. Dan > On Jan 4, 2016, at 5:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mer

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines For Sale

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
What sort of 140 parts? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 4:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Your all loosers, as Curly snagged them. > > I have a bunch of W140 parts if anyone’s interested. > > Dan > > >> On Jan 4, 2016, at 5:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wr

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines For Sale

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Your all loosers, as Curly snagged them. I have a bunch of W140 parts if anyone’s interested. Dan > On Jan 4, 2016, at 5:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Give me a brake! > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines For Sale

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Give me a brake! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 4:44 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Give us a brake on that price! > > --R > >> On 1/4/16 11:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I'm cleaning out the garage today, and found a couple of NOS brake lines for >> W123/4/6

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I think y'all have some confusion with horsepower and torque Basically, power is speed, torque is acceleration. --R On 1/4/16 5:36 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On January 4, 2016 at 3:05 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: And I should clarify that it's the power-to-weight ratio, not the ra

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines For Sale

2016-01-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Give us a brake on that price! --R On 1/4/16 11:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I'm cleaning out the garage today, and found a couple of NOS brake lines for W123/4/6 cars. They're still in the packaging and are "Pex" brand with Autohaus stickers on the packages. 129 428 00 35 $10 shi

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On January 4, 2016 at 3:05 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > And I should clarify that it's the power-to-weight ratio, not the raw > horsepower. Something heavier will need more; something lighter (like the > 1969 Lotus Europa I had when in the USAF) will need less. Yes. I was thinking 275hp

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 04/01/2016 3:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Randy is right, my truck is a gasser. I think you'll find that diesel engines get worse fuel economy off boost. My '98 Jetta gets on boost around 1200rpm which makes me think something is wrong with my '05 Golf that rockets off at 2200. If

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Do you own the tank or lease it? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 3, 2016, at 9:16 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Well, if it's too much heat for you, maybe I need one for the hangar - 2000 > sq. ft. I have a 500 gallon propane tank that I only use for the gas grill > now . . . > > > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Randy is right, my truck is a gasser. I think you'll find that diesel engines get worse fuel economy off boost. My '98 Jetta gets on boost around 1200rpm which makes me think something is wrong with my '05 Golf that rockets off at 2200. If you're not making boost until 3k something is wrong with

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 4 Jan 2016 13:45:59 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Here is a handy reference for LP gas. > http://www.bergquistinc.com/sites/default/files/academy_guides/Handbook.pdf Thank you, Philip, for the reference. Craig P.S. Have you been affected by the flooding in Missouri?

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Curt's truck is not diesel. It is a gasser - likely the 5.7 Hemi. RB On 04/01/2016 1:25 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Couple of differences from the Cummins. Top end there is like 2800 rpm and the turbo is optimized for torque. Pretty sure you are rocking 600-plus foot pounds of torque

Re: [MBZ] YOU NEED THIS!!!

2016-01-04 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 04/01/2016 1:33 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: It is "sustainably sourced", which I take to mean that they can grow new miners/quarry workers at will - - - On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: How can stone be sustainably produced?

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 4 Jan 2016 12:26:06 -0700 Craig wrote: > On Mon, 4 Jan 2016 10:20:03 -0800 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > For a daily driver, and occasional wife use, what would be your > > sensible upper limit? 400 crank/350 wheels with 400 ftlb torque? > > Thanks. > > Whatever a 1995 E32

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Kaleb wrote: > > I pulled the nozzles out of one of the heaters today, > Sticker on the heater says nozzle size 23 (23 what not sure.) I think it's standard for the orifice size to be listed in drill number size. > I found the manual online and it shows orifice size 23 > natural gas and propan

Re: [MBZ] YOU NEED THIS!!!

2016-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It means they obliterate the resource, then move on to another quarry. On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 2:33 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > It is "sustainably sourced", which I take to mean that they can grow new > miners/quarry workers at will - - - > > On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Andrew Strasfoge

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's was a great show. Speaking of sitcoms, does anyone know the name of a sitcom w/o laugh track or live audience that features a Tennessee (or other southern?) nuclear family? In the episode I saw the Dad was whipping up the wife and kids for a competition against a mortal enemy family who wo

Re: [MBZ] YOU NEED THIS!!!

2016-01-04 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It is "sustainably sourced", which I take to mean that they can grow new miners/quarry workers at will - - - On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 12:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How can stone be sustainably produced? Plant little stone tree saplings > all over the co

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Arlen. Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 Original Message From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Monday, January 4, 2016 12:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters Hah. I forgot about that. Abilene or Amar

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It all depends on the weight of the vehicle, and the temperament/style of the driver. 100HP is enough for my wife in most anything. 400HP is the minimum for Regina (as I hear it). Actually, the more aggressive or on/off the driver, the less power they should have under their right foot. All that ha

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Depends. With all of the available technology in a modern MB (4matic, ABS, traction control, skid control, etc.) unlimited HP.  Realistically, 400 HP, 500 lb.feet would be the upper limit, I would guess‎, and that in a heavy vehicle with abs and limited slip (ASR?, ASD?) (don't know all the acr

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 4 Jan 2016 10:20:03 -0800 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > For a daily driver, and occasional wife use, what would be your sensible > upper limit? 400 crank/350 wheels with 400 ftlb torque? Thanks. Whatever a 1995 E320 has. The 1994 E420 was a lot of fun, but had more than what we re

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Couple of differences from the Cummins. Top end there is like 2800 rpm and the turbo is optimized for torque. Pretty sure you are rocking 600-plus foot pounds of torque on that motor from 1200rpm or so. So the power and torque is always there, more or less, throughout the rpm range, probably with a

Re: [MBZ] YOU NEED THIS!!!

2016-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How can stone be sustainably produced? Plant little stone tree saplings all over the countryside to replace what you've quarried? On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 1:30 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bah! I only use the finest Corinthian leather on all surfaces regardless of >

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hah. I forgot about that. Abilene or Amarillo? On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 1:04 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hank is in Texas > > --R > > > On 1/4/16 11:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Ask for Hank Hill, local sales leader for propane and propane a

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sensible upper limit? For like real actual people? At the crank 150hp, realistically nobody NEEDS more than 150hp for regular driving in a passenger vehicle. 350hp at the wheels is huge, my Dodge 1500 has 345 at the crank and its an animal. Walked away up big hills in the white mountains with a 2

Re: [MBZ] YOU NEED THIS!!!

2016-01-04 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Bah! I only use the finest Corinthian leather on all surfaces regardless of usage. You have not felt luxury until you have leather switches. EdB On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wood is so passe... > > > http://jalopnik.com/a-decade-after

Re: [MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Wifey's ML dizzle has 450 lbft torque, it is lots of fun to excercise vigorously, goes like a rocket. --R On 1/4/16 1:20 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: For a daily driver, and occasional wife use, what would be your sensible upper limit? 400 crank/350 wheels with 400 ftlb torque? Thank

[MBZ] Poll: How much power is too much?

2016-01-04 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
For a daily driver, and occasional wife use, what would be your sensible upper limit? 400 crank/350 wheels with 400 ftlb torque? Thanks. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Hank is in Texas --R On 1/4/16 11:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Ask for Hank Hill, local sales leader for propane and propane accessories. On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 11:33 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Yes, by all means, drop dynamite into an underground reservoir containing sev

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines For Sale

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m sorry. Hoses. You could Google the part number and see pictures online…. Dan > On Jan 4, 2016, at 11:46 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I'm cleaning out the garage today, and found a couple of NOS brake lines for >> W123/4/6 cars. >> >> They're still in the packaging and a

[MBZ] YOU NEED THIS!!!

2016-01-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Wood is so passe... http://jalopnik.com/a-decade-after-mercedes-bentley-discovers-stone-interi-1750879566 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.o

Re: [MBZ] Brake Lines For Sale

2016-01-04 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I'm cleaning out the garage today, and found a couple of NOS brake lines for W123/4/6 cars. They're still in the packaging and are "Pex" brand with Autohaus stickers on the packages. 129 428 00 35 $10 shipped for the pair. Dan HARD LINES OR HOSES? If hoses, how long? front or rear? If

[MBZ] Brake Lines For Sale

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I'm cleaning out the garage today, and found a couple of NOS brake lines for W123/4/6 cars. They're still in the packaging and are "Pex" brand with Autohaus stickers on the packages. 129 428 00 35 $10 shipped for the pair. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com T

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ask for Hank Hill, local sales leader for propane and propane accessories. On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 11:33 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, by all means, drop dynamite into an underground reservoir containing > several thousand cubic feet of natural gas. Please notarize your last will > and pu

Re: [MBZ] More shop heater

2016-01-04 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
And the heat will be more even. You will not have too much heat unless you turn the thermostat up too high. RB On 03/01/2016 8:56 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I suspect heat from each end is to get it hot faster. Remember you not only have to heat the place you have to heat the stuff i

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Yes, by all means, drop dynamite into an underground reservoir containing several thousand cubic feet of natural gas. Please notarize your last will and put it in a safe place before the massive explosion. ;))) Now that we know there was at one time a source of natural gas, it is indeed possible t

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: > Drop a coupla sticks of dynamite into the wells and see if you can frack > yourself. You might get enough out of them to heat the place! +1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Drop a coupla sticks of dynamite into the wells and see if you can frack yourself. You might get enough out of them to heat the place! --R On 1/4/16 9:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I actually have 3 abandoned wells on my property. I thought that one was gas but it could be cru

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yes, I admire it whenever I go over there --R On 1/4/16 7:54 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Have you seen "The Power House" on the old Navy base? We should buy it from North Charleston and turn it into a dance club. I'll send a picture later. ___ ht

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looks like they have a web site for that: http://www.oerb.com/well-site-clean-up Dan > On Jan 4, 2016, at 9:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I actually have 3 abandoned wells on my property. I thought that one was gas > but it could be crude. I know for sure one of them i

Re: [MBZ] This Cluck is Off His Onion

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I believe a couple of the poster attempted to point that out…. Dan > On Jan 4, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The whole damn car is worth about half of what he wants for just the top. > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I actually have 3 abandoned wells on my property. I thought that one was gas but it could be crude. I know for sure one of them is crude because on occasion I get a few drops coming out of one of the pipes. They have been abandoned for years and from what I have been told there is a state agency

Re: [MBZ] This Cluck is Off His Onion

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The whole damn car is worth about half of what he wants for just the top. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 8:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looking at the OP’s signature, I’m guessing they have lots of money and don’t > really do much for their cars on their own. > > If

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Maybe that’s why it’s abandoned? Raw natural gas, which is mostly methane, I believe, is not the best stuff to be using for heating. It’s really low in BTU content and has a lot of moisture in it, which means it needs to be dried out before use. Dan > On Jan 4, 2016, at 9:20 AM, Kaleb C. St

Re: [MBZ] This Cluck is Off His Onion

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looking at the OP’s signature, I’m guessing they have lots of money and don’t really do much for their cars on their own. If they had half of an understanding of the parts market, they would know that just because MB wants $20k for a hard top doesn’t mean it’s worth that in the aftermarket. One

Re: [MBZ] holy crap this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, I think that car has some warts that aren’t being disclosed. > On Jan 4, 2016, at 9:14 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes you are right I missed the bumper because it seems they were trying to > not show it in the photos. With the price they are asking it should have a

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I actually have an abandoned natural gas well on site. I don't think there is enough pressure on it to flow on its own though. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 6:41 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Contact the manufacturer, they may sell the right kit, which is basically a >

Re: [MBZ] This Cluck is Off His Onion

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Wow he must have smoked some serious crack Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 5:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > This thread has been amazingly entertaining: > > http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/374592-metal-top-1995-sl500-sale.html > > Dan

Re: [MBZ] holy crap this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes you are right I missed the bumper because it seems they were trying to not show it in the photos. With the price they are asking it should have a ton of photos. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 5:17 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Front bumper is screwed up. Look at the

Re: [MBZ] holy crap this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
WellI have an 80 300SD with over 420,000 miles still running the original engine which has never required any work. So, if a new engine and rebuilt tranny were installed at less than 200,000, then I doubt this car has been as well cared for as indicated. It has a "shiny new paint job" to dis

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
You can check it out on Google street view. Dropped Pin https://goo.gl/maps/5LsKBTUFAF52 -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 4, 2016 7:54:02 AM EST, Max Dillon wrote: >Have you seen "The Power House" on the old Navy base? We should buy it >from North Charleston and turn

Re: [MBZ] Diesel pR0n

2016-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Have you seen "The Power House" on the old Navy base? We should buy it from North Charleston and turn it into a dance club. I'll send a picture later. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 1, 2016 1:04:59 PM EST, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >I really like the building

Re: [MBZ] Wait for it

2016-01-04 Thread toms cat1 via Mercedes
Message: 6 Hi Dwight, Sorry I can't offer to finance that purchase. ;) I donated my W115 300D a couple of years ago, when I moved on to some new projects. I do still have some miscellaneous spare W115 parts in my garage, though. Tom Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2016 23:10:53 -0500 From: Dwi

Re: [MBZ] Shop heaters

2016-01-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Might as well drill your own well. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 31, 2015 11:14:30 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >I will have to get the connection kit which has a hose and regulator >etc. in an ideal world I would like to get a bigger 500 gal tank

Re: [MBZ] holy crap this is nice

2016-01-04 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Me too. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 4, 2016, at 6:58 AM, Jon Agne via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wish I had the $$$. > > >> On Jan 3, 2016, at 9:07 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300SD-/26624310?forcerrptr=true&hash=item

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