Re: [MBZ] C230 Diesel

On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 22:50:53 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Supercharger. I asked the dude for engine photos which he says he will > send Monday. That's what I would have guessed, but I wasn't sure. Craig > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 18, 2017, at 10:18 PM, Craig via Merce

Re: [MBZ] C230 Diesel

Supercharger. I asked the dude for engine photos which he says he will send Monday. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 10:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 22:41:45 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > >> W202. I don't think Kompressor means compression

Re: [MBZ] C230 Diesel

On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 22:41:45 -0400 Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > W202. I don't think Kompressor means compression ignition... It means either turbocharger or supercharger, I forget which one. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] C230 Diesel

W202. I don't think Kompressor means compression ignition... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 18, 2017 9:06:42 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 19:41:15 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> One of a kind, folks… >> >> https://tampa.craigslis

Re: [MBZ] A question for Poos concerning AC compressors

About 13 years ago I resealed the compressor on my '87 wagon, it's still going strong. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

[MBZ] SDL

Fired up the rusty SDL today. It has been sitting since last May; 10 months. Hooked up the battery, glow, and turned the key. Off she went! I wish I had a good 126 body to transplant the heart of this SDL into. It is not the half million miles that is doing in this one, it is the rust. It

Re: [MBZ] C230 Diesel

On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 19:41:15 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > One of a kind, folks… > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6049796989.html What body is that? It looks a lot like a W124. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] A question for Poos concerning AC compressors

Right, you are doing 90% of the work so you might as well spend the money and put a new or rebuilt one on. I dont know maybe they dont wear that much. On 3/18/2017 7:04 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I guess. You still have to do all of that to R&R the compressor. I don’t really think

Re: [MBZ] A question for Poos concerning AC compressors

I guess. You still have to do all of that to R&R the compressor. I don’t really think they wear all that much, and considering you’re doing 90% of the work to swap out a new compressor it’s a cheap fix, or at least buys you some more time. The compressor on the 350SDL was either the original

Re: [MBZ] A question for Poos concerning AC compressors

Thanks poos. I am still not sure its worth messing with if you are having to evacuate the system, remove the compressor, swap out seals etc, replace the drier, then vacuum and recharge you still have an old compressor on the car. On 3/18/2017 6:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Hmm. Le

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

I only considered doing this so I could use my HTPC (now with W10) and my WD NAS to run Silicondust HDHomerun DVR software and hardware. The NAS is connected to the HDHomerun tuner device with cable card. It records directly to the NAS utilizing the NAS OS. The playback software on the HTPC accesse

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

Further valid evidence that the only cure for stupid is death. I'm sure the genius must be head planner for Darwin Airlines... "Here, hold ma beer and watch this" company logo? On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 3:51 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

Yes -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 2:37 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Subject: Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux? Did you mean "upgrade from w7"? ;) Freudian slip, me t

Re: [MBZ] A question for Poos concerning AC compressors

Hmm. Let’s see… I posted a link to the eBay seller for the kits. I posted the links to their two YouTube videos on how to do it. So I’ll do it again… eBay auction for the kit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/152175225060?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT YouTube video #1: h

[MBZ] C230 Diesel

One of a kind, folks… https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/6049796989.html -D ___ 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/mer

[MBZ] A question for Poos concerning AC compressors

So you have been resealing these Denso AC compressors. Where are you getting the parts for this? Do you have some sort of write up on it? I have never messed with it as I figured if it was leaking after x amount of years bit was probably worn out anyway.

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

I was thinking he meant 7 was an upgrade from 10. Long live XP/2000 Max Dillon via Mercedes March 18, 2017 at 4:36 PM Did you mean "upgrade from w7"? ;) Freudian slip, me thinks... Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes March 18, 2017 at 2:39

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

I don't have winders 10 on it to upgrade to 7. (or vice versa) Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes March 18, 2017 at 2:39 PM W10 is still a free upgrade to W7 if you tell them you use "assistive technologies". Greg ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

Craig via Mercedes March 18, 2017 at 2:34 PM The genius who dreamed this up apparently never calculated the moment arm of a loaded airliner weighing in excess of 500,000 lbs takeoff weight, or the side loads to landing gear, or the steering forces to nose gear, o

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

Did you mean "upgrade from w7"? ;) Freudian slip, me thinks... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 18, 2017 3:39:32 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: >W10 is still a free upgrade to W7 if you tell them you use "assistive >technologies". > >Greg > >-Origina

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Ever Heard of This?

An old tired spring may allow a lower pressure on the feed passages, so this may be a necessary repair. If your 0 to 60 time is within factory spec, you don't need this. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 18, 2017 1:41:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >http://w

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

W10 is still a free upgrade to W7 if you tell them you use "assistive technologies". Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 10:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 11:21:56 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I don't do facebook, and the link opened for me.. perhaps for you also? I have our system set up so it cannot contact facebook at all. You can on a Windows sytem by editing C:\WINDOWS/system32/drivers/etc/hosts > It posits the use

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

In the animation, I didn't even see landing gear on the plane landing softly on the Nurnburgring! Aw come on! It works in simulation. That is how things are done these days! After all, albore's folks simulated global warming and THAT works! The oceans have risen 20' the temps have risen 5-

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Ever Heard of This?

On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 13:41:44 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-performance-tuning/361825-performance-overflow-valve.html > > Anyone Ever Heard of This? No. But it makes sense that increasing the pressure inside the injection pump will fill the pum

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

I don't do facebook, and the link opened for me.. perhaps for you also? It posits the use of circular runways and shows a heavy airliner playing NASCAR on takeoff.. on a high banked turn... The genius who dreamed this up apparently never calculated the moment arm of a loaded airliner weighing i

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

We used to sail Albacores out of the marina at the south end of the runway at National, and in the summer there is often no wind in the morning. So the game was to catch the tip vortices from landing aircraft. They would either knock a boat flat or send it planing across the water for a good distan

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Ever Heard of This?

Yes I bought one of those springs from him when he rebuilt injectors. I think it just keeps the supply pressure to the delivery valves higher, or something like that. I never put it in. Pretty much voodoo, but cheap voodoo. On Mar 18, 2017 10:42 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > http://www.

Re: [MBZ] I am an Idiot

I bought a couple of ramps and used them for the first oil change on the Prius. Drove it up on the ramps with some uncertainty about how far to go, but it turned out to be almost centered. When I tried to back off the ramps after the oil change, the car just dropped to the pavement with a loud

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

On Sat, 18 Mar 2017 10:55:53 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > The IDIOT that came up with that idea has NO IDEA of the forces > necessary to control a heavy aircraft on takeoff or landing.. > > Bad idea, really bad idea, really really bad idea. > > On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 10:41 AM, Kaleb Stri

Re: [MBZ] For the pilots of the list

The IDIOT that came up with that idea has NO IDEA of the forces necessary to control a heavy aircraft on takeoff or landing.. Bad idea, really bad idea, really really bad idea. On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 10:41 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.facebook.

[MBZ] Anyone Ever Heard of This?

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-performance-tuning/361825-performance-overflow-valve.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz

[MBZ] For the pilots of the list

https://www.facebook.com/bbcbusiness/videos/1875438839380570/ Sent from my iPhone ___ 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/m

Re: [MBZ] I am an Idiot

On Fri, 17 Mar 2017 15:54:07 -0600 Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:27:53 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > Dan Penoff wrote: > > > Remember the paper towel I used to shield my hand when I picked up > > > the housing out of the oven? The corner of it was stu

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

Could it have the infamous diesel engine that caused Cadillac owners of that era to form an organization for the purpose of making GM compensate them for their bad Caddies? Some of the engines held up; some didn't. A friend had one of the bad Caddies and I think GM finally bought it back. ~

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

it has 2 Gb and is max, according to the book. I don't know if there is a hack. Someone on fleabay is advertising one with el crap running. Dunno how dey do dat. Jim Cathey via Mercedes March 18, 2017 at 9:56 AM I didn't think the C2's would go that high, and

Re: [MBZ] OT Winter won't stop! Make it stop!

Cambridge is a nuclear-free zone. The sign is (was) just up the street on Mass Ave from the nuclear reactor at MIT. Andrew must be in heaven to be in Cambridge among all the fellow travelers. --FT On 3/17/17 10:41 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Anybody got an RFID tag on albore? He m

Re: [MBZ] OT Singer sewing machine repair -- GOING OFF

I have this industrial sewing machine my uncle had, came from shoe factory for sewing leather on shoes. heavy as hell, I need to learn how to use it. --FT On 3/18/17 10:19 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: If the tip of the hook is dull or broken it won't catch the thread. Sent from my iPhon

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

Back in the late 90s i took a BA flt BOS-LHR on a 747, first class on the upper deck. Pilots left the door open the whole flight, taxi, takeoff, etc. and invited us in to come visit "once it is safe to move around the cabin." Young pilots too, I was kinda surprised. I sat with them for quite

Re: [MBZ] Do I?

I have that one. Dan is correct-all the oily hoses etc are a pita to store. Otherwise it is fine but honestly they should just put a venturi on it to provode suction and forget about the hand pump. On Mar 17, 2017 7:32 PM, "clay via Mercedes" wrote: > Free local pick up for me. Maybe I snag it

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

Yes banks and others even made turbo kits for the 6.2. Would be fun to find one. On Mar 18, 2017 6:24 AM, "Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You thought wrong > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 18, 2017, at 5:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebe

Re: [MBZ] I learned something this morning

When the 450 first came out they were shipped with 350 badges for a few months. The dealers in the usually switched them to 450 badges when they arrived here. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 10:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > There was a 72 350SL at the Cars & Coffee

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

I was going to suggest Mint also. But I think there are some other small distros of ubuntu eg kubuntu etc that would do the basics pretty well. On Mar 17, 2017 11:01 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: > Mint or Ubuntu. > > Rick > Original Message > From Curly ‎ > > Perhaps it is time to loa

[MBZ] I learned something this morning

There was a 72 350SL at the Cars & Coffee this morning, that beautiful light blue metallic, blue interior, it was perfect and gorgeous. Owner says it was a 4.5L V-8, the Germans didn't want Merkins to have 450 badging to compete with their domestic cars or something at that time. And here I t

Re: [MBZ] Macbook linux?

I didn't think the C2's would go that high, and I know they don't take as much RAM. Our oldest MBP is a C2D that can only hold 6G of RAM. Friends have one that can only hold 2G. They were sorely disappointed. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT Singer sewing machine repair

If the tip of the hook is dull or broken it won't catch the thread. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 9:40 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is a model 411 M, made in the 50's or 60's. > > The issue is that the rotating hook won't catch the thread from the > needle. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Singer sewing machine repair

Typically the hook is adjustable for position and on Singers timing -- along with about every other mechanical function. On my old Japanese machine of similar vintage, the only thing you can adjust is the hook location horizontally, everything else is determined by the geometry of the parts. T

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

There is a similar story about the DC-6. Leaving the gust lock lever in the locked position duringwould lock the horizontal stabilizer in a slight "up" attitude, which could easily be compensated for by dialing in some trim. At least once the lock was accidentally engaged in flight, and like a

Re: [MBZ] OT Singer sewing machine repair

Another hat to wear: sewing machine repairman. Add it to your collection. Meade Dillon via Mercedes March 18, 2017 at 8:48 AM Answering my own post. I think this is what I need to do: Check / correct the hook timing. http://archaicarcane.com/perfect-timing/ -

Re: [MBZ] OT Singer sewing machine repair

Answering my own post. I think this is what I need to do: Check / correct the hook timing. http://archaicarcane.com/perfect-timing/ - Max Charleston SC On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 9:40 AM, Meade Dillon wrote: > This is a model 411 M, made in the 50's or 60's. > > The issue is that th

[MBZ] OT Singer sewing machine repair

This is a model 411 M, made in the 50's or 60's. The issue is that the rotating hook won't catch the thread from the needle. Anyone here a sewing machine guru? I guess I'll be asking professor Google, but that route can take awhile to sort through. - Max Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

I remember when I was a kid they used to let you go up to the cockpit. Seems strange now. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 6:53 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfgO90yGusI > > On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 6:46 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

I seem to remember seeing something about that on a show a while back. Not sure how long ago that happened. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 6:46 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Speaking of A380s, there was a show on Smithonian channel called "Air > Disasters" which feat

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

You thought wrong Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2017, at 5:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought the GM diesels of that vintage were problematic. At best. > > On Mar 18, 2017 3:55 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> If it were 4wd I'd be drooling... >> C

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

Back in the 80s, the USAF had a program for spouses to ride along on designated "safe" training missions. This program suddenly ended when one such C135 crashed, killing all aboard. The investigation concluded that a spouse in the left seat had clicked in a bunch of nose-down trim (thinking she w

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfgO90yGusI On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 6:46 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Speaking of A380s, there was a show on Smithonian channel called "Air > Disasters" which features various airliner/aircraft incidents. Yesterday > they featured

Re: [MBZ] beware of A380s

Speaking of A380s, there was a show on Smithonian channel called "Air Disasters" which features various airliner/aircraft incidents. Yesterday they featured a A380 with a crew of 3 that was on auto pilot when the pilot brought his (9 ur old?) daughter and 15 yr old son into the cockpit and he f

Re: [MBZ] Do I?

Then it would be a deal. I considered one of these when I was looking for an extraction unit, but they look so complex with all the hoses and stuff, as well as the amount of space it would take up that I went low tech in favor of the LiquiVac. It holds 8 quarts and stores easily. -D > On Ma

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

You're thinking of the early diesels, pre-82 or so, 5.7l and 4.3l, the 6.2 has a very good reputation. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 3:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I thought the GM diesels of that vintage were problematic. At best. On Mar 18, 2017 3:55 AM

Re: [MBZ] OT Winter won't stop! Make it stop!

Anybody got an RFID tag on albore? He must have had a global warning scam event in Binghamton, NY. Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes March 17, 2017 at 9:38 PM Here in Boston/Cambridge it's 25 - 40. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

I thought the GM diesels of that vintage were problematic. At best. On Mar 18, 2017 3:55 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > If it were 4wd I'd be drooling... > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 7:44 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] One for Mitch.....

Why Euro wheel covers on a US model? On Mar 17, 2017 11:07 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > Hey, I try to read SOME of my emails at least once a week... > Oops, past my bedtime again... > > Mitch. > > On March 17, 2017 at 7:12 AM Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > ...wherever he ma

Re: [MBZ] 1987 6.2 Diesel GMC Suburban ONLY 3 owners $2800

If it were 4wd I'd be drooling... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Mar 17, 2017 at 7:44 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: If I wanted one that would be the kind I'd look for. > Craig via Mercedes > March 17, 2017 at 9:41 PM > On Fri, 17 Mar