Re: [MBZ] Meter on Amazon ? Good value?

I bought this one. It works surprisingly well.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00O1Q2HOQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8=1 The kids '85 300d has a 25-33 ma draw while sitting‎.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Meter on Amazon ? Good value?

What do you think it means when the spec says "DC/AC Current: 60A/600A ±(3% +6) ". What is the +6??? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KETEBJI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8=1=A867P1BBKCZM8 For that matter, what does the "4000 count" refer to (on the meter Peter referred to)? On Fri, Sep 15,

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

> On September 16, 2017 at 12:23 AM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:14:15 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Put it on the charger when I got home and it was 15.8V in 15 minutes. > > Unplugged the

Re: [MBZ] Okiebenz down again?

On Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:11:17 -0400 Max Dillon wrote: > I'm getting them. Well, all of a sudden I just got a bunch of emails that apparently were queued up somewhere, like what happened earlier today or yesterday (I forget). Craig > On September 15, 2017 11:29:37 PM EDT,

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

Brake by wire is standard these days -- any car with "collision avoidance" systems has brake by wire. As stupid an idea as I've ever seen. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:14:15 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Put it on the charger when I got home and it was 15.8V in 15 minutes. > Unplugged the charger and it was 6.9V in ten seconds. A 15 month old > AGM battery with three dead cells? Too bad this is the

Re: [MBZ] Rats nest car

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:25:49 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > So the rats nest car is still available. Starting price has dropped, > still no bids I am starting to think about it now. If I can get it > for the opening bid surely its worth messing with,

Re: [MBZ] Meter on Amazon ? Good value?

> Larry wrote: > Came across this on Amazon today : > Etekcity MSR-C600 Digital Clamp Meter Multimeters , Auto-Ranging > Multimeter AC/DC voltmeter with Voltage, AC Current, DC current clamp meter is oh-so-very handy for automotive work. Not as easy to build as AC clamp, so usually costs more.

Re: [MBZ] A CHEAP dash cam

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 21:05:46 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > Possibly cheap for a reason: > https://www.amazon.com/FineFun-G-Sensor-Registrator-Recorder-Recording/dp/B01I7LRGGY/#customerReviews Well, I said it was CHEAP, not that it was good ... :-)

Re: [MBZ] Is this the rare Rosewood color?

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:51:30 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/122707068237?hash=item1c91e9454d:g:0dwAAOSwAyBZo1mf=mtr It is a striking color, whatever it is. A little rich on the price for my tastes,

Re: [MBZ] Meter on Amazon ? Good value?

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:16:21 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > There are a lot of automotive uses for a DC clamp-on ammeter. Those, > though, are not usually so cheap. I use a Fluke, I think meter and > clamp, used, were in the $200-300 territory. And the one Larry

Re: [MBZ] Okiebenz down again?

I'm getting them. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 15, 2017 11:29:37 PM EDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >I am again not getting from the list the emails I have sent to it ... > > >Craig > >___

[MBZ] Rats nest car

So the rats nest car is still available. Starting price has dropped, still no bids I am starting to think about it now. If I can get it for the opening bid surely its worth messing with, if nothing else for parts. I figure I can get there and back for $500 or less and a couple of days

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

> On September 15, 2017 at 5:46 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > So you own cruzes? How do you like it? I've taken two 20 mile trips in a totaled 2017. One to the frame shop for an estimate and one at night to fill up the tank before the 50 cent per

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 17:17:49 -0500 Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > It also powers the electrically operated brakes if the charging system > fails. > > Keep a good one in there, you will have only the parking brake of you > lose an alternator and the backup is

[MBZ] Okiebenz down again?

I am again not getting from the list the emails I have sent to it ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] A CHEAP dash cam

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Re: [MBZ] Meter on Amazon ? Good value?

There are a lot of automotive uses for a DC clamp-on ammeter. Those, though, are not usually so cheap. I use a Fluke, I think meter and clamp, used, were in the $200-300 territory. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Generator Heads

> On September 15, 2017 at 11:13 AM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > or even > > http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/Power-Supplies/AC-Generators/12-5-KVA-Bendix-51B8-3-115-230-Volt-AC-Generator-6-1017.axd > That Bendix looks like a 2 pole 3600rpm generator to

[MBZ] Is this the rare Rosewood color?

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Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

Peter writes: >‎ also powers the electrically operated >brakes if the charging system fails. >Keep a good one in there, you will have >only the parking brake of you lose an >>alternator and the backup is bad Ain't technology great! Rick No offense meant to those here with careers or

[MBZ] Is this worth $1500?

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[MBZ] OT: antiX linux

Some of you might remember the cache of very old (2006) Macbook Pro laptops I found at work awhile ago. Since I STILL haven't gotten a replacement (9 weeks yesterday) for my dead work laptop I carry one of them when I travel.I've been using Lubuntu linux which is a lightweight Ubuntu distro. It

Re: [MBZ] Meter on Amazon ? Good value?

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:32:02 -0400 Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: > Came across this on Amazon today : > Etekcity MSR-C600 Digital Clamp Meter Multimeters , Auto-Ranging > Multimeter AC/DC voltmeter with Voltage, AC Current, Amp, Volt, Ohm, > Diode and Resistance Test

[MBZ] Meter on Amazon ? Good value?

Came across this on Amazon today : Etekcity MSR-C600 Digital Clamp Meter Multimeters , Auto-Ranging Multimeter AC/DC voltmeter with Voltage, AC Current, Amp, Volt, Ohm, Diode and Resistance Test Tester. It seems like it will do a lot for the occasional user like myself.  But I know there are

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

It also powers the electrically operated brakes if the charging system fails. Keep a good one in there, you will have only the parking brake of you lose an alternator and the backup is bad Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs an east coast operation

That's what he said, bad trans. Driver told me he sold it, maybe the buyer is letting it sit. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 15, 2017 4:56:27 PM EDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >I thought he sold that Disco?  What was it, the tranny

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 16:46:47 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > It's a small battery that keeps the electronics powered when the main > battery is removed. Oh! It would seem that if that one was working properly, one could change the SLA (starting, lighting,

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

It's a small battery that keeps the electronics powered when the main battery is removed. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2017, at 4:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:43:10 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

So you own cruzes? How do you like it? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2017, at 4:23 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On September 15, 2017 at 2:40 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> 181 HP and 369 Ft/# Torque

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:43:10 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > The wee battery. The small one under the bonnet. Auto-correct got you again? Craig > > On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:36:29 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >> And,

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

The wee battery. The small one under the bonnet. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2017, at 10:25 AM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:36:29 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >> And, what are the chances

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

> On September 15, 2017 at 2:40 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 181 HP and 369 Ft/# Torque quoted I wonder what that 2.8 is capable of. The 2.0 in the 2014-2015 Cruze was rated 151hp, but they've been tuned to over 200. The 1.6 in the 2017-2018 (the ones

Re: [MBZ] Irma

I ldon’t live that close to Tampa Bay for the most part. I live about 10 miles up the Alafia River, from which I am about 1/4 mile from. My house is at about 38 feet AMSL.500 year flood prediction is about 30 feet AMSL. The river crested at 23 feet AMSL on Tuesday, and it was roughly 1 foot

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs an east coast operation

I thought he sold that Disco?  What was it, the tranny bad? --R On 9/15/17 10:50 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: A couple of those, the E class cars, are from the guy I bought my cabriolet from. Looks like he's still got that Discovery sitting there as well. - Max

Re: [MBZ] OT; Trip up I-95

Well we waved as we drove by around about 2:30 in the morning. Doing 75 following some trucks. MG Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I had fun with that. Manfred and I go way back, although I've yet to meet him in person. On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT; Trip up I-95

The whole state got whacked. Mg Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Did Gainesville get whacked too? Never heard of Manfred, FL. On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 11:10 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT; Trip up I-95

Haven't heard from him. He's around Newberry. the other side of G'ville. MG Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Kyle lives outside of Gainesville, if I recall, not far from Manfred. -D On Sep 14, 2017, at 10:39 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Anyone seen or heard

Re: [MBZ] Irma

Do you have some way to get on the roof? As in nearly all hurricanes, high water is one of the most serious dangers unless you're on a hill or high ground. I seem to recall your saying that you lived near the bay. What is your elevation? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

Its not the engine I was thinking about its the size of the truck. The Colorado is a mid-size...Google says the F150 can tow: 5,000 to 10,500 lbs (quite a spread).The Colorado is listed as 3,500 to 7,000 lbs in a smaller truck. -Curt On Friday, September 15, 2017, 11:40:43 AM PDT, Randy

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

181 HP and 369 Ft/# Torque quoted RB On 15/09/2017 1:28 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I didn't realize the tow rating was so high. Years ago I towed my 1928 Farmall Regular with my 318ci v8 Dakota, the tractor guys said I was crazy, we took it slow and it was fine. 4400# tractor on

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

I dunno, things went swimmingly, I think we had all the breaks. ;) -Curt On Friday, September 15, 2017, 11:35:20 AM PDT, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:28:25 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >  I didn't

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:28:25 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I didn't realize the tow rating was so high. Years ago I towed my 1928 > Farmall Regular with my 318ci v8 Dakota, the tractor guys said I was > crazy, we took it slow and it was fine. 4400#

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

Mitch posted something about it a month or so ago. I had a gasser with an auto last month as a rental, it was a decent car. If the shifter has decent feel I imagine it'd be a fun car to drive. This week I have a Hyundai Sonata which is quite fun. -Curt On Friday, September 15, 2017, 9:54:09

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

I didn't realize the tow rating was so high. Years ago I towed my 1928 Farmall Regular with my 318ci v8 Dakota, the tractor guys said I was crazy, we took it slow and it was fine. 4400# tractor on a 1500# trailer. Definitely at the upper end of what it was capable of but I never felt unsafe.

[MBZ] A CHEAP dash cam

https://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA0U060E4763?utm_source=NFEmail091517_medium=index_campaign=SaleBanner_B3R_9SIA0U060E4763_mmc=EMC-NFEmail091517-_-SaleBanner_B3R_9SIA0U060E4763-_-NA-_-9SIA0U060E4763 2.4" Full HD 1080P GT300 Car DVR Vehicle Camera Video Recorder Dash Cam G-sensor HD night

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

On Fri, 15 Sep 2017 08:36:29 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > And, what are the chances that the Wii battery under the hood is still > OK? I guess I can just take a reading on it. Wii battery? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

Speaking of the diese Cruze I was in a 2017 the other day with 6 speed manual. It said it was rated for 52mpg. I didn't even know they made them in manual. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2017, at 10:59 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The Colorado. The

Re: [MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

You have to have the special high dollar dealer tool to swap the battery or YOUR pistons will MELT Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2017, at 10:36 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > SWMBO went out to go to work this morning and when she climbed into the '05 >

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

The Colorado? Yes I have been in several of them. Looks like a good truck. Rated to tow 7500 lbs iirc. Supposedly they have been using that engine for many years overseas Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2017, at 10:34 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs an east coast operation

I thought that was you... -Curt On Friday, September 15, 2017, 7:25:39 AM PDT, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: And buy these https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-mercedes-benz-e320-4dr/6295244589.html

Re: [MBZ] Chevy Diesel

The Colorado. The reviews are quite positive. A friend of mine has one in a gasser, it seems like a nice truck. Mitch is enamored of the Cruze diesel... I'd like to try out the Nissan Titan with the v8 Cummins, also supposed to be pretty nifty. -Curt On Friday, September 15, 2017, 8:34:05

[MBZ] Battery Crapped Out on W211

SWMBO went out to go to work this morning and when she climbed into the '05 320, she said she saw the clock running backwards. Strange, she thought. So she tried to start it and nothing except for a message on the computer saying the battery is suspect. I've never replaced the battery on this.

[MBZ] Chevy Diesel

I see they are advertising the smaller GM truck with a 4 cylinder turbo diesel. Anyone had a look at these? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Vanilla W108 on BAT - off the charts

The formerly boring 280SE 4.5 all of a sudden has cachet, baby! https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-mercedes-benz-280se-4-5-4/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] I smoked too much blue meth

That's darned close to a barn find. If only... On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at 8:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1977-mercedes-benz-450se-/2226448223 > 16?hash=item33d6aa612c:g:KIQAAOSwmhJZunt-=mtr > > > --- > This email has been checked

Re: [MBZ] OT: Generator Heads

On Sun, 10 Sep 2017 14:07:00 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > A rule of thumb is to divide the engine HP by 1.5 to get the generator > kW. At 1800 RPM you would be good for about 9kW based on the 14 bhp > rating on the spec sheet I looked at. > > Looks like a 10kW

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs an east coast operation

A couple of those, the E class cars, are from the guy I bought my cabriolet from. Looks like he's still got that Discovery sitting there as well. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 10:23 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And buy these > >

Re: [MBZ] I am running out of space

If there was room in your storage, I would say go-fer-it! Will you have any extra grey interior bits to replace the driver's front seat on this? - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Sep 15, 2017 at 10:10 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I need to finish taking

Re: [MBZ] eEuroparts versus Rock Auto

I think he's dead. -D > On Sep 15, 2017, at 10:08 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone deal with Jabba any more? I never had any issues with stuff from him, > and the abuse was free! > > Looks I probably need to get some new break calibers and roters for

[MBZ] Kleb needs an east coast operation

And buy these https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-mercedes-benz-e320-4dr/6295244589.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-benz-e320-v8/6295336700.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2003-mercedes-class-sedan-c240/6301732237.html --R

Re: [MBZ] eEuroparts versus Rock Auto

No Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2017, at 9:08 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone deal with Jabba any more? I never had any issues with stuff from him, > and the abuse was free! > > Looks I probably need to get some new break calibers and roters for

Re: [MBZ] I am running out of space

I need to finish taking the other one apart and get it out of here, then swap that engine into the one with the bad engine, and get it running.  I will have a tranny from one of the cars, or maybe this reverse issue is something fairly simple to fix?  I got a tranny for the 300SEL too I need

Re: [MBZ] eEuroparts versus Rock Auto

Anyone deal with Jabba any more?  I never had any issues with stuff from him, and the abuse was free! Looks I probably  need to get some new break calibers and roters for the 300CD I went and got before the storm, and get it sorted to flip.  Coupla other niggly little things it needs but

Re: [MBZ] I am running out of space

Jump on it Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2017, at 8:50 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > but I have a tranny for this, one from one of the cheap 420SELs I bought, and > it looks pretty nice. It was $975, now $775, I'm wondering if a Kleb price > might get

Re: [MBZ] test

FAIL X 2 --R On 9/15/17 1:21 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Pass/Fail. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Poos lowrider

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-s430-mercedes/6287898951.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This doesn't look quite right

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/78-mercedes-450sl/6267313927.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] It's on a salvage title for water damage but there is not currently any damage from water.

unh huh riight... https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/2001-slk230-mercedes/6292443746.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I don't have a title for this technicolor turd

Wait wait wait... it's white, then it's tutone, then it's white again!  Carma Carma Carma Carma Chameleon!!!    DEFINENTLY worth the price https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1999-mercedes-e320/6275316843.html -R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] I am running out of space

but I have a tranny for this, one from one of the cheap 420SELs I bought, and it looks pretty nice.  It was $975, now $775, I'm wondering if a Kleb price might get it.  Max maybe you could go take a look at it, it is right in your neighborhood.

Re: [MBZ] Corvette Was Totaled Because Of One Inch Crack

I have a friend, who is probably 80+ now, who had a coupla Corvettes back in his young stud days, and kept blowing up the engines.  Seems the valve trains were not up to the goals of the design, so they would let go during spirited driving.  Unloaded the last one in '67 and bought a '66 230SL

Re: [MBZ] eEuroparts versus Rock Auto

While I have never used it, I like the "lifetime warranty" that FCP Euro offers on literally everything. If I collect enough stuff to hit their free shipping threshold, which I think is $50, they're usually quite competitive. -D > On Sep 15, 2017, at 9:07 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] eEuroparts versus Rock Auto

I am still not sure why people are not checking importecautoparts. Most of the time they are cheaper, but when doing a big order for multiple cars I usually split it up between the 2 as some things will be cheaper at fcp. I have done orders from both at the same time and importec has always

Re: [MBZ] Battery Chargers

If they do not see any volts they don't know they are hooked up so you have to fool them by hooking jumper cables up to a good battery till it kicks on or something similar. I did hook the hf unit up to a battery that shows 1.8 volts and it saw it and started charging. That is a big complaint I

Re: [MBZ] eEuroparts versus Rock Auto

I sure don't remember posting a discount code for them. Maybe I got some email from them and thought it was fcp or something and posted it. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2017, at 7:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:53:26 -0400 Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] eEuroparts versus Rock Auto

AutohausAZ is nice for little fiddle things that Mercedes gouges on, like copper washers or "O" rings. My only complaint with them, and one reason why I go elsewhere, is their claim of "same day (or next) shipping. Every time I have ordered from them, even if it's over a weekend, my order has