[MBZ] Bad contact

I pulled the dark headlight from our '90 300D/2.5 Turbo and took it into O'Reillys in Edgewood. I found it was a 9004. In looking at the filaments in the store's lights, I did not see anything which looked like a break, so I walked out of the store, put the bulb on the center console, and drove

Re: [MBZ] It goes PFFfffffffftttt

Canned 'air' is now R134a, is it not? (Used to be R12 Freon, of course.) If so, it won't transport mineral oil. Unlike the test refrigerant I use. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] It goes PFFfffffffftttt

I decided to dig just a bit further down into why I was not getting nice cold air from Polei (sdl) I had primed the systems with some mineral oil and a can of air duster a week or so back. That stuff had worked for Allen, but the compressor would not kick in. There was equal pressure on the

Re: [MBZ] More cruise control

> > Is it possible to grind lightly with Dremel? Then bit of solder. Probably, but talk about error-prone! One divot and now you have a _real_ problem. Or you could probably sandblast, or wire brush... The leads are tinned iron, so if you dig through the tin then you have something that is

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control update

> > After reflowing all the joints yesterday the cruise worked the 4 hours I > drove back and forth today. Toldja! :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Lets play a game

I should send him one asking about the coolant jug in the engine compartment. On 7/28/2017 8:50 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Just to be a d*ck I messaged the seller and asked if they could provide a set of current pictures, since the ones in the auction were clearly out of date. I

Re: [MBZ] Lets play a game

Why would you include those pictures? People amaze me... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 9:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Lets play a game This the Shirley

Re: [MBZ] Lets play a game

Just to be a d*ck I messaged the seller and asked if they could provide a set of current pictures, since the ones in the auction were clearly out of date. I also asked about the right front damage. > On Jul 28, 2017, at 9:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Lets play a game

I was wondering why after going thru the big deal about it being owned by somebody famous why not say who. I loved the antifreeze jug. Didn't even take the effort to clean all the crap out of the car Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 28, 2017, at 8:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Lets play a game

This the Shirley Jones car that sold about a year ago. It’s hit something in the right front - the bumper is displaced and the panel gap between the hood and right front fender is too wide. I like the Peak AF jug in the engine compartment. The rear is sitting too low. Pictures are obviously

[MBZ] Lets play a game

What are all the things wrong with this car? http://www.ebay.com/itm/1987-Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-Luxury-/182691357584?hash=item2a8940e390:g:FogAAOSw-K9ZLeqs=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto AC Compressors

The 4 seasons "kit" I see contains a 4 seasons compressor. The real Denso compressor does not seem to come in one of their kits. For my car, the 4 seasons kit is $286. If I buy the real deal Denso and receiver/expansion valve separate it prices out to $248. Chances are I can save even more

Re: [MBZ] Cruise control update

Attaboy! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 28, 2017, at 2:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > After reflowing all the joints yesterday the cruise worked the 4 hours I > drove back and forth today. > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[MBZ] Poos got arrested for cooking meth and needs bail money

So Poos, how did the condenser upgrade turn out? Does it make a big difference? 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:

[MBZ] Cruise control update

After reflowing all the joints yesterday the cruise worked the 4 hours I drove back and forth today. 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:

Re: [MBZ] Off the handle - was: Shirley's post-surgery care

You need to find an Amish store. Theres one on the way to camp that I think makes their own axe handles, inexpensive and nothing extra... -Curt From: fmiser via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: fmiser Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 5:15 PM

Re: [MBZ] Off the handle - was: Shirley's post-surgery care

> Randy wrote: > Seems to be hard to find a decent axe handle these days. I have > looked in several places and they only have far eastern made > versions that seem way to clunky for my tastes. And covered with nasty varnish. I have found the best way to get it off is to scrape it off. I

Re: [MBZ] Cool Car

-D wrote: > I was watching the end of “Vertigo” ... Review at imdb shows Vertigo to be a great film. It does not show at netflix... oh, well. The Third Man is another great from that 1950 time era. At IMDB Vertigo=8.4 The Third Man=8.3 tin.tin ___

Re: [MBZ] Axe handles, was Shirley's post-surgery care

My Ace Hardware has a nice selection, and they all appeared to be made domestically. I just looked at some a few weeks ago when I was looking for a replacement handle for a shovel. -D > On Jul 28, 2017, at 3:02 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On

Re: [MBZ] Axe handles, was Shirley's post-surgery care

On 28/07/2017 12:45 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I take it they sell the Asian stuff at Canadian Tire? Mitch. ___ Yes, I had a look at Cdn Tire. One awkward Chinese version that I would not bring home. Will check Ace Hardware and if that does not

Re: [MBZ] More cruise control

-- Jim wrote: > So long as you de-varnished it first, and are careful, that should do it. Is it possible to grind lightly with dremel? Then bit of solder. tin.tin ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Axe handles, was Shirley's post-surgery care

> On July 28, 2017 at 12:43 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Have you used a handle from baileys? > Where are they made? I don't think I've bought a handle in decades, used to be able to get good ones in the local hardware when axes never came from China.

Re: [MBZ] Axe handles, was Shirley's post-surgery care

I suggest you look at your local ACE hardware store. I find a decent selection there since ACE hardware stores are all "privately owned" unlike the big box stores like Lowes and Home Depot. Hickory is my wood of choice for off the shelf handles.. If I am making my own from scratch, Osage Orange,

Re: [MBZ] Shirley's post-surgery care [was Re: Fw: EXCLUSIVE Eastwood TV Deal]

Agreed. On Jul 28, 2017 12:01 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems to be hard to find a decent axe handle these days. I have looked in > several places and they only have far eastern made versions that seem way > to clunky for my tastes. > > RB > > On

Re: [MBZ] Axe handles, was Shirley's post-surgery care

Have you used a handle from baileys? Where are they made? Things like this were once a standard thing in hardware stores but now, it seems like all of this stuff comes from the far east and is a rough copy of the originals. The ones that I have found in the local stores are not well shaped.

Re: [MBZ] Axe handles, was Shirley's post-surgery care

> On July 28, 2017 at 12:01 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Seems to be hard to find a decent axe handle these days. I have looked > in several places and they only have far eastern made versions that seem > way to clunky for my tastes.

Re: [MBZ] 3rd. Time's the Charm

Those who tease... -Curt From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes To: Curt Raymond via Mercedes Cc: Randy Bennell Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 3rd. Time's the Charm On 28/07/2017 9:02 AM, Curt

Re: [MBZ] Shirley's post-surgery care [was Re: Fw: EXCLUSIVE Eastwood TV Deal]

Seems to be hard to find a decent axe handle these days. I have looked in several places and they only have far eastern made versions that seem way to clunky for my tastes. RB On 28/07/2017 10:56 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: I try to fix my axes, hammers and other wood handled

Re: [MBZ] 3rd. Time's the Charm

On 28/07/2017 9:02 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I was thinking about this last night and got thinking that Greg's truck is a more real representation of "truck" than Randy's. Greg's is really a scaled down medium duty truck while Randy's is an SUV with ambitions. ;) -Curt Says the

Re: [MBZ] Shirley's post-surgery care [was Re: Fw: EXCLUSIVE Eastwood TV Deal]

> On July 28, 2017 at 11:30 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Since it has actually happened in my presence, I'm pretty sure I know! I try to fix my axes, hammers and other wood handled implements when they become noticeably loose, before they fall apart.

Re: [MBZ] who wants a 500 SEC?

Euro velour. One of the most effective materials for absorbing the odor of cigarette smoke. On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 9:09 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > IOW a perfect car for us bottom feeders > > --FT > > > > On 7/28/17 8:51 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Shirley's post-surgery care [was Re: Fw: EXCLUSIVE Eastwood TV Deal]

> > I wonder how many know where "flying off the handle" came from? Since it has actually happened in my presence, I'm pretty sure I know! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Cool Car

Purchasing a less than perfect Jag sedan in '72 would not have made you a 2017 millionaire unless you could afford dry storage... On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 8:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A Jagyoowah > > --FT > > > On 7/27/17 9:51 PM, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Hey Dan, hows the E300 running?

I did not replace it. The eldest boy drives the car and I rarely see it. I do hear it, however. It really needs the flex that the PO used to replace the catalyst sealed up a little better. > On Jul 28, 2017, at 10:14 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Shirley's post-surgery care [was Re: Fw: EXCLUSIVE Eastwood TV Deal]

I wonder how many know where "flying off the handle" came from? Gerry > No. I won't be flying off the handle! > Fred > I'm waiting for Fred to chime in any moment... > > My wife introduced me to an Italian expression "His(her) straw tail has >

[MBZ] Hey Dan, hows the E300 running?

Specifically I'm curious how the exhaust note turned out, I seem to recall that you were going to have to replace the catalytic converter? - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 3rd. Time's the Charm

I was thinking about this last night and got thinking that Greg's truck is a more real representation of "truck" than Randy's. Greg's is really a scaled down medium duty truck while Randy's is an SUV with ambitions. ;) -Curt From: Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes To:

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto AC Compressors

If I recall correctly, the kit contained a new Denso compressor, an expansion valve (OEM), a receiver/dryer (Behr), and a complete set of O rings compatible with both R134a and R12. It was definitely less expensive than buying all the pieces separately. -D > On Jul 28, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Dash Cam

Back in the day I had a friend that bought everything from NewEgg, the prices were super. Then one time he bought a "Refurbished" video card not realizing it was "NewEgg refurbished" not manufacturer refurb. It didn't work and when he went to return it he found it had a 15 day return policy

Re: [MBZ] Shirley's post-surgery care [was Re: Fw: EXCLUSIVE Eastwood TV Deal]

Max. No. I won't be flying off the handle! Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Meade Dillon via Mercedes Sent: 28 July 2017 09:12 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto AC Compressors

I looked at those a coupla weeks ago, if you put in your car it will show the seals kit which appears to be all the particular o-rings that are needed for the system. --R On 7/28/17 9:29 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: The kit was a Four Seasons thing. -D On Jul 28, 2017, at 8:28 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto AC Compressors

You can order the compressor and other stuff separate. I'm probably ordering the other parts from importec. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 28, 2017, at 8:29 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > The kit was a Four Seasons thing. > > -D > >> On Jul 28, 2017, at 8:28 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto AC Compressors

The kit was a Four Seasons thing. -D > On Jul 28, 2017, at 8:28 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why did you go four seasons over the real deal Denso? There is not much price > difference. In fact I think the Denso may have been cheaper in the case of my

Re: [MBZ] Shirley's post-surgery care [was Re: Fw: EXCLUSIVE Eastwood TV Deal]

I'm waiting for Fred to chime in any moment... My wife introduced me to an Italian expression "His(her) straw tail has caught fire", which basically means one is easily excited, prone to losing one's temper over a small thing, usually a perceived slight. Warning that someone has a straw tail -

Re: [MBZ] who wants a 500 SEC?

IOW a perfect car for us bottom feeders --FT On 7/28/17 8:51 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Interior is torn all to hell (center console and dash) and the paint looks awful. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] who wants a 500 SEC?

Interior is torn all to hell (center console and dash) and the paint looks awful. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 8:36 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > hmmm interesting. I bet it goes cheap. > > --FT > > > > On 7/27/17 11:00 PM, Mitch

Re: [MBZ] Shirley's post-surgery care [was Re: Fw: EXCLUSIVE Eastwood TV Deal]

I had a Kiwi roommate who was full of all kinds of strange sayings. At some point I said, "I'm off" and he says, "Must be the hot weather." The time being winter I had no idea what he was talking about. So later I asked him and he said it related to milk in hot weather going "off" and the

Re: [MBZ] Cool Car

A Jagyoowah --FT On 7/27/17 9:51 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: I had an opportunity to buy one of those in 1972 or so for not much moeny - $500 comes to mind. It needed a bit of work, but nothing major. however, I was into MGs at the time, even thought the 190SL for sale down the road

Re: [MBZ] who wants a 500 SEC?

hmmm interesting. I bet it goes cheap. --FT On 7/27/17 11:00 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Hmm, 500, not 560, with cloth seats... https://www.edgepipeline.com/MVC/Site/VehDet#a==Default=mercedes=561=quick=ymkmd=554=5=32594663,32715944,32586417,32706575,32658275,32696670,32587270

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto AC Compressors

Why did you go four seasons over the real deal Denso? There is not much price difference. In fact I think the Denso may have been cheaper in the case of my car. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 28, 2017, at 4:21 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Four Seasons. > >> On

Re: [MBZ] 3rd. Time's the Charm

Ach! who needs a truck. Trucks are highly overrated. OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Regardless of what you call it, it's a decent hauler. I don't know what the weight was, but we hauled a lot of fire bricks, bags of clay and sand, etc. when we built the wood fired oven in the back of the ML and it

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto AC Compressors

Used to be that you could buy direct from denso as "rebuilt" units that were actually new (as is often the case). They had their own side, and prices were good. But last one I bought was 10 years ago. Jaime On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 5:21 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Rock Auto AC Compressors

Four Seasons. > On Jul 27, 2017, at 10:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I am pricing AC compressors for the 97 E 300. Rock Auto is much cheaper. > Poos was talking about them having a complete kit available but when I look > at that all I see is

Re: [MBZ] More cruise control

Looks like varnish to me. I have a gallon can of "Methylene Chloride Free" paint stripper that I've used for all of the ones I've repaired. Works great, but you must be careful to keep it only on the circuit side of the board. I then rinse off the board under running water using a small scrub