Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Craig writes: >‎Oregon is a beautiful place, but >they recently enacted a landmark >Anti-Coal Bill into law. The new >law will wipe out coal-generated >energy >supplied to the state in phases >through 2030 and requires >utilities to >provide half of customers’ power >with renewable sources by

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:47:35 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > That's what we are in the process of doing. If you analyze 36 years of > marriage, we have spent more time at the beach than anywhere else. > We know west coast well, except for Oregon. We need to

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yup. And just like San Francisco, we’re waiting for the “Big One”. You have more to fear from a killer storm in DC than we probably do…. Dan > On Mar 20, 2016, at 10:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Tampa has been spared hurricane damage for eons, IIRC. >

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Tampa has been spared hurricane damage for eons, IIRC. On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 9:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wind driven = homeowners > > Rising = flood > > Homeowner’s would not cover rising water, i.e., storm surge, pool > overflow, etc. > > We’re roughly

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Wind driven = homeowners Rising = flood Homeowner’s would not cover rising water, i.e., storm surge, pool overflow, etc. We’re roughly 40 feet above sea level, but within about 1/3 of a mile of a major stream, the Alafia River. For a storm surge to make it to 40 feet at this point on the

Re: [MBZ] Lift

2016-03-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
Trees are in bloom….sweet! > On Mar 20, 2016, at 3:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I went and picked up that lift I posted about last week. Now I just got to > get it off the trailer and figure out how to put it back together. > > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 20 Mar 2016 18:28:39 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I’m 45 minutes to a hour from some really nice beaches, like Anna Maria > Island. My flood insurance is $400/year and is not mandatory. I buy > it because it’s the only thing that would prevent my house

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yep, nothing to see, move along... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 20, 2016 6:21:06 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >I would invite you to check out lovely part of the world but we don't >need any more folks moving here > >--R > >

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Plenty of places in Florida would hit that, but they wouldn’t be terribly close to the beach, maybe 45 minutes to an hour. Proximity to the Gulf is a double edged sword. It’s more expensive and you’re more likely to be in a flood zone, which will drive your insurance rates sky high. I’m 45

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I would invite you to check out lovely part of the world but we don't need any more folks moving here --R On 3/20/16 5:47 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: That's what we are in the process of doing. If you analyze 36 years of marriage, we have spent more time at the beach than anywhere

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That's what we are in the process of doing. If you analyze 36 years of marriage, we have spent more time at the beach than anywhere else. We know west coast well, except for Oregon. We need to visit the right coast a little. I've been to Florida as a kid, myrtle Beach for business, and

Re: [MBZ] MB 123

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sure sounds like that's my 190d... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Fred Moir" Date:Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 5:12 PM Subject:MB 123 Hey, Curt. Is this our BMW driving retriever of lost souls? http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/5498300429.html Fred Moir.

[MBZ] MB 123

2016-03-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Hey, Curt. Is this our BMW driving retriever of lost souls? http://newlondon.craigslist.org/cto/5498300429.html Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Lift

2016-03-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
"Some assembly required" - like my airplanes! On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 3:31 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A job for your tractor. > > > -Original Message- > > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > > Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2016-03-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I know - but my free association leapt to Gary - - - On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 1:07 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > No. You, also. I. e., "Good morning." > > Wilton > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Chainsaw guys buy that stuff, run the machine on pump gas while you're working, when finished dump that out and put in the spendy stuff. Run it long enough to get the spendy stuff mixed in good, shut down an dump that back into the can. The spendy stuff being storage fuel only... Curt Sent

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 124, Issue 81

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
When did they switch IPs? A friend had one that needed IP work every 100,000 like clockwork... I'd prefer the pre '92 body style too. Its fun to dream, someday... Curt   Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"MG via Mercedes" Date:Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 2:42 PM

Re: [MBZ] Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
My main retirement home (aka house) recommendation is to keep fixed costs low. Low is a relative term depending on your retirement income but in my case it means: zero house payment, property taxes and insurance each below $2K a year (pretty-much rules out blue states) , and basic electricity

Re: [MBZ] Lift

2016-03-20 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
A job for your tractor. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 3:40 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com > Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin >

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Troll Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 Original Message From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 2:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo OK, I

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, I knew this but thanks. On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 2:48 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > She didn’t walk out - she cancelled at the last minute: > > > http://www.politico.com/blogs/2016-gop-primary-live-updates-and-results/2016/03/sarah-palin-cancels-event-220722 >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Re: OT: Jane was The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo cimIfDsUge

2016-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
>From what? On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 10:46 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Your new settings have banned me > > --R > > Forwarded Message > Subject:Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a > turbo > Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2016

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
She didn’t walk out - she cancelled at the last minute: http://www.politico.com/blogs/2016-gop-primary-live-updates-and-results/2016/03/sarah-palin-cancels-event-220722 Dan > On

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dan - I'm a junkie for S Palin news bits. Got a link to a story about her walking out? On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 10:20 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > 'Nother ATTABOY! > > Wilt > > - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> >

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2016-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
No. You, also. I. e., "Good morning." Wilton - Original Message - From: "OK Don via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "OK Don" Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 1:57 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Test Message Gary

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2016-03-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Wrong way Corrigan? Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: 20 March 2016 17:57 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject: Re: [MBZ] Test

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Blame the manufacturer -- oxygenation of gasoline has been the norm for 40 plus years, it's the makers of things like chain saws who cannot be bothered to upgrade their engines from 1960. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2016-03-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Gary Powers? On Sun, Mar 20, 2016 at 9:24 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > U2 > > Wilt > > -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain "There are three kinds of men:

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Curt, G Man. I only had a rototiller fight me when I actually used it. Should have stuck to pickaxe and shovel. The snot-a-hol is familiar, as I had to clean out Luke's two lawn mowers (MTD Variant) Carbs. A wash and brush-up solved the problem, 'til next time. Maintenance is a low priority

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Having access to the airport, I use Avgas at $4.28 a gallon. 100 Low Lead. Recently bought a John Deere Gator, used. The owner sold it at a very favorable price with the explanation that she had spent all kinds of money trying to get it to run and it still would not. New fuel pump [$48.00] new

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Marine stabil is the only one  worth having. Seafoam gas additive is good too. I put a fuel shut off on most everything, seems to help a lot. We went to Maine last weekend to see the folks. Dad sent me home with a rototiller he wanted me to get running. He hadn't used in for maybe 6-10 years.

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Jon, et al. My new (Sears) snow blower came with a can of red sta-bil. Green marine sounds like a good idea. The garden shop has a sign that says something like "if you use gasahol, no warranty" The unstated part is that you have to buy their very expensive pure gas! What a racket! Time to find

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I’ve been using Marine grade (green color) StaBil for all of my small engines with great success. It’s a lot easier than trying to find anyone who carries real gas. Jon > On Mar 20, 2016, at 11:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > There are a few stations

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Fortunately the "boat gas" is only another dime or two per gallon here, compared to premium fuel. The local Exxon stations carry premium fuel that is ethanol free. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
There are a few stations around here that have "boat gas" that is unadulterated, costs more but I guess that is because it is not taxpayer subsidized. The alcohol dissolves the tanks on some boats and thence buggers up the engines real well. I remember a few years ago boat owners were

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Rich. The gas stations that supposedly have plain gas, don't, quote "no demand". Boat docks area good idea. Thanks. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Rich Thomas via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Boat docks or gas stations near marinas --R On 3/20/16 10:53 AM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Greetings Earthlings. Dumb question. I was looking for plain gasoline, no alcohol, for my snow blower. The local garden appliance shop has some in one gallon cans for $24! Checking around for

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2016-03-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You failed Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2016, at 8:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just testing some mail settings. > > Morning, everyone! > > Dan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] Gazoleen.

2016-03-20 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Greetings Earthlings. Dumb question. I was looking for plain gasoline, no alcohol, for my snow blower. The local garden appliance shop has some in one gallon cans for $24! Checking around for "Racing Fuel" seems to uphold this same usury. Seeing that this is Taxachusetts and there seems to be

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: OT: Jane was The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo cimIfDsUge

2016-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Your new settings have banned me --R Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:36:30 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: mercedes@okiebenz.com They have

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: Test Message aeEIe7nsoI

2016-03-20 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
FAIL they aren't working --R Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [MBZ] Test Message Date: Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:40:59 -0400 From: Rich Thomas To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Where the streets have no names --R On 3/20/16 10:24

Re: [MBZ] Test Message

2016-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
U2 Wilt - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: Cc: Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 9:29 AM Subject: [MBZ] Test Message Just testing some mail settings. Morning, everyone! Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilt - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Rich Thomas" Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2016 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 124, Issue 81

2016-03-20 Thread MG via Mercedes
If you particularly like that engine type then the 6.5 version with the mechanical injection pump would be a bit better in the Blazer. Gives a bit more power for light duty use like that and should still do 22-24mpg. In a Chevy van I was getting 20-21mpg combined driving on average. You will

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Garry Trudeau. Yes. > On Mar 20, 2016, at 8:18 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is Pauley still married to a cartoonist who draws a popular comic strip? > Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Holy snot! Clearly they take pride in their work, look at the air intake running out in front where it ought to be. Sano... -Curt From: OK Don To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016

[MBZ] Test Message

2016-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Just testing some mail settings. Morning, everyone! Dan ___ 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] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Is Pauley still married to a cartoonist who draws a popular comic strip? Gerry ~ > Pauley was an anchor on Channel 8 in Indy, which is the same station where > David Letterman started as a weekend weatherman. She was/is hot, and I can > recall watching her

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Pauley was an anchor on Channel 8 in Indy, which is the same station where David Letterman started as a weekend weatherman. She was/is hot, and I can recall watching her with absolutely no interest in the news. Letterman was busy making forecasts about hail the size of canned hams... Dan Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT: The Villages. Was: Italian tune up with a turbo

2016-03-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The big news last week was Sarah Palin's bailing of a Donald Trump campaign stop at the Villages last week. That should give an idea of how important the area is to the politicos. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Mar 19, 2016, at 9:56 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Big contest

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Milk. Water just spreads hot stuff around... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Randy Bennell via Mercedes" Date:Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 6:22 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] Big contest On 17/03/2016 5:16 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Eagle landed.  Thanks.  You, too,

Re: [MBZ] Secret message for Jim C/Curt

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Jetta did 47 loaded to the gills headed to Michigan and it did it at 80mph. I've driven both remember, the Jetta is much quicker... -Curt From: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300SD MUST GO - $599

2016-03-20 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
"This posting has been deleted by its author." I will keep an eye out for it, to see if it gets listed again. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 10:42 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have to be out of town this weekend so can't go look at

Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-20 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
One of the most basic things I learned about cars was in about 1942 re. our '37 Ford: Nothing is worth less than a car that ya hafta push. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List"

Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-20 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
20 years later it ought to be relatively easy...  Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Randy Bennell via Mercedes" Date:Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 4:33 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car" Ah, but sometimes, it is not too difficult to do better than the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 124, Issue 81

2016-03-20 Thread MG via Mercedes
I wouldn't mind having a Volvo but it would have to be a Diesel and a station wagon. I saw one in front of me in town the other day. Newer and quite a bit wider on the outside but still looked like the same width inside as my 300TD. Looks like a lot of cars loose about a foot or so just in the

Re: [MBZ] CL Post of the Day -- "Car"

2016-03-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Nope - the "A" came out in '55 - perhaps you saw an early model? The car in mainstream production them was the MG TF - still had cycle fenders. On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 2:12 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Even I could like coupla those. > > In '54, the car I really

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tesla owner fined for polluting

2016-03-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The obvious solution is for each owner to erect enough solar panels to fully charge his Tesla during the day, then drive off for his night shift job. On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 3:17 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Curly wrote: > > You have accepted the premise of the