Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving!

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

>‎Here's wishes for a Merry Christmas and >a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!

+1

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Glow plugs, oil and filter, set the valves, fuel filters, prime the snot out of 
it (I use a pressurized garden sprayer), fire it up.

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] 747

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

The new 737 is pretty much a total re-design.  Stronger fuselage, better flight 
controls, probably new wing cross-section (although that may have been already 
done).  The "old" fuselage is the original 707 design, and has been considered 
far under strength for some time now.  New one should be as tough as the 777, 
which is pretty much indestructable as airframes go.  You can even slam it into 
a runway pier at 180 mph and nearly flip it over and still save all but a 
couple passengers, and was demonstrated un-intentionally at SF.
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Re: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Worth a try. Always,start with KISS is how I was taught.

Dwight Giles Jr
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2005 E320 4matic
Wickford RI

On Nov 23, 2017 11:06 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> Adjust the valves?
>
>
> Fred Moir.
> Lynn MA.
> Diesel preferred.
>
>
> 
> From: Mercedes  on behalf of Kaleb C.
> Striplin via Mercedes 
> Sent: 23 November 2017 20:16
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin
> Subject: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause
> it not to start?
>
> 1977 Mercedes-Benz 300d
>
> https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/1977-mercedes-benz-300d/6396378175.html
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Re: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

[Fred Moir via Mercedes]

Adjust the valves?


Fred Moir.
Lynn MA.
Diesel preferred.



From: Mercedes  on behalf of Kaleb C. Striplin 
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Subject: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it 
not to start?

1977 Mercedes-Benz 300d

https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/1977-mercedes-benz-300d/6396378175.html
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Same to you and yours, Larry.  Since I don’t imbibe I’m still up and conscious. 
 Everyone else is already asleep on the couch with an Elvis movie going..

-D


> On Nov 23, 2017, at 9:11 PM, LarryT via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
>   I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving filled with good food and 
> great family!  Here in central Va, it's a little after 9 and the Big Dinner 
> has been moved from the table to our stomachs!  And everything was delicious 
> - especially the Apple Pie!  ;-)
> 
>   I lurk much of the time and apologize for that as I know I miss much of 
> the awesome conversations I catch parts of.
> 
>   Here's wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New 
> Year!!
> 
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> 91 300D
> Est. 280,nnn Miles
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Re: [MBZ] 747

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Satellites, and drones, and every single email and phone call.  And your smart 
phone.
-- 
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On November 22, 2017 5:40:27 PM EST, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>I've always wondered, if they designed the SR-71 with slide rules and
>drafting tables in the late '50s and early '60s with no or very limited
>computing power, what do they have now...?
>

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[MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving!

[LarryT via Mercedes]

	I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving filled with good food and 
great family!  Here in central Va, it's a little after 9 and the Big 
Dinner has been moved from the table to our stomachs!  And everything 
was delicious - especially the Apple Pie!  ;-)


	I lurk much of the time and apologize for that as I know I miss much of 
the awesome conversations I catch parts of.


Here's wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New 
Year!!

LarryT
91 300D
Est. 280,nnn Miles

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Re: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

The car seems pretty nice. Worth dropping an engine in at that price?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 23, 2017, at 7:57 PM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Hot enough to loose spring tension on the piston rings and lose compression.
> 
> As a low compression diesel it won't start Likely also lost camber
> on the pistons so they will slap when they go up and down... for a while...
> until the piston skirt breaks off and that shrapnel destroys the rest of
> the engine...
> 
> Cause of over-heat?  Fix that replace engine body and interior look
> as good as my one owner 300D with 102,000 mi... Should go for another
> million miles... long as the "air blows cold" right?
> 
> On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 5:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> 1977 Mercedes-Benz 300d
>> 
>> https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/1977-mercedes-benz-300d/6396378175.html
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Hot enough to loose spring tension on the piston rings and lose compression.

As a low compression diesel it won't start Likely also lost camber
on the pistons so they will slap when they go up and down... for a while...
until the piston skirt breaks off and that shrapnel destroys the rest of
the engine...

Cause of over-heat?  Fix that replace engine body and interior look
as good as my one owner 300D with 102,000 mi... Should go for another
million miles... long as the "air blows cold" right?

On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 5:16 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> 1977 Mercedes-Benz 300d
>
> https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/1977-mercedes-benz-300d/6396378175.html
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[MBZ] How bad would you have to overhear at 617 that would cause it not to start?

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

1977 Mercedes-Benz 300d

https://fayar.craigslist.org/cto/d/1977-mercedes-benz-300d/6396378175.html


Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Happy Thanksgiving to all from Okieland!
The turkey is in the oven, all the trimmings are either ready or waiting
their turn for the oven, half of our kids will be here (and all the
grandkids) as well as some family friends. The weather is great (70F and
sunny). Much to be thankful for.

On Thu, Nov 23, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> That's  mean but Happy Thanksgiving to all, regardless of what you eat.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Nov 23, 2017 10:44 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Happy Thanksgiving to all!
> >
> > I suppose Andrew may skip the turkey in favor of chat ala chinois
>  (sweet
> > sour?)
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving to all of you folks down south of the border

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Yes, I guess so. She has been here for 49 years.

RB

On 23/11/2017 11:45 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Sounds like she’s assimilated well.  Maybe she could get you some coffee from 
Tim Horton’s or whip up some poutine, eh?

Thanks!

-D



On Nov 23, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
 wrote:

We, of course, celebrated Thanksgiving back in October. My wife is a US citizen 
but I was unable to convince her that she should roast me a turkey today.

Hope you are all stuffed to the gills later today and able to enjoy family 
gatherings.

RB at work in the GWN


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[MBZ] Nice W140

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

If you were looking for a really nice W140, this is the one to get:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/282740244985?rmvSB=true

Grand Edition.  Very well appointed.

-D



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[MBZ] OT - Black Friday Shopping/Shooting

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

After the feast I’m heading to Dick’s Sporting Goods.  BOGO on all their ammo.  
I’m going to stock up.  Federal has a really good rebate deal going until the 
end of the year as well - 25% rebate on everything for the most part, up to 
$200 per household.  I’m still working off the many cases of shotgun shells I 
bought there a couple years ago with the same deal… I think I’ll go bust some 
clays tomorrow with some of them….

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving to all of you folks down south of the border

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Sounds like she’s assimilated well.  Maybe she could get you some coffee from 
Tim Horton’s or whip up some poutine, eh?

Thanks!

-D


> On Nov 23, 2017, at 12:22 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> We, of course, celebrated Thanksgiving back in October. My wife is a US 
> citizen but I was unable to convince her that she should roast me a turkey 
> today.
> 
> Hope you are all stuffed to the gills later today and able to enjoy family 
> gatherings.
> 
> RB at work in the GWN
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[MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving to all of you folks down south of the border

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

We, of course, celebrated Thanksgiving back in October. My wife is a US 
citizen but I was unable to convince her that she should roast me a 
turkey today.


Hope you are all stuffed to the gills later today and able to enjoy 
family gatherings.


RB at work in the GWN


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Re: [MBZ] 747

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

I would be more of a C-47 guy. I was trying to get a handle on how much 
interior space it had. It would obviously be a two story, but how many bedrooms 
upstairs, how many rooms downstairs, etc?
There are so many millionaires/billionaires in this country, there are probably 
quite a few who would build one if they wanted to; maybe finish it out like one 
of the Arab potentates 747s.
Gerry

"Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
> How about a former pan am clipper 727?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Nov 23, 2017, at 10:34 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> >  wrote:
> > 
> > With the fuselage gutted, maybe you could use one of those heavy lift 
> > helicopters to fly it to the site?
> > 
> > -D
> > 
> > 
> >> On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:31 AM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> >> wrote:
> >> 
> >> Let me know when you are ready, I'll set you up with one.. moving costs
> >> will however clean your clock. Wings off, it's still to big to take down
> >> the road without special permits and routing.
> >> 
> >> Then again when you follow your dream, money has no object, does it..
> >> ;))
> >> 
> >> Friend of mine mounted the forward section, cockpit complete, of a DC 7 to
> >> the front of his private hanger... it gets a lot of attention...
> >> 
> >> On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 11:47 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >> 
> >>> I wonder how a scrapped and gutted 747 body would be as a house; how many
> >>> rooms?
> >>> Several other airliners over the years have been converted into homes and
> >>> businesses.
> >>> Gerry
> >>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Chillin' Thanksgiving

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Nahh.  Cheap Canadian bastards (parent company of the utility is now based out 
of Halifax, NS) dumped all of the energy conservations spiffs last summer when 
they took over.

I’m installing it.  While plumbing is one thing I really, really hate doing, 
since this is in the garage I’m far more comfortable with it since if something 
goes south there won’t be any damage.

-D


> On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:57 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Will your electric company subsidize a new efficient water heater?  Only 
> thing is around here you have to get s contractor to install it which kinda 
> eats any savings over DIY
> 
> --R
> Sent from iPhone


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Re: [MBZ] Happy Chillin' Thanksgiving

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Here are the numbers based on an A.O. Smith 50 gallon hybrid versus a 50 gallon 
conventional:

Hybrid/Conventional

Annual energy cost: $85/$307

First hour rating (gallons): 66/75

Cost: $1284/$672 (local sales tax included)

Warranty: 10 years/12 years

UEF: 3.42/0.95

No tax credits - they lapsed in 2016.  Dang it.

I don’t know - the hybrid is pretty compelling. I can let Lowe’s carry the cost 
for 24 months as well at no interest, and I get cool air out of the deal with 
the hybrid.

I’m thinking the hybrid.  At roughly $200/year savings the difference will be 
recouped in three years.  In six years it will have effectively paid for itself 
in energy savings over a standard electric water heater.

Let’s let Mitch digest those numbers and correct me if necessary.

-D

 
> On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:33 AM, Jim Cathey  wrote:
> 
> heat pump water heater ($1200) or a conventional electric heater ($600-$700).
> 
> Odd.  I _just_ replaced mine.  50-gallon Rheem conventional electric.  $400.  
> (22 years ago I spent $300 on the same thing.)  They offered an intriguing 
> stainless-steel option at around a 50% premium, but the 2-week delivery time 
> was a deal killer.
> 
> The hybrid heater will pay for itself in a year or less...There is also a tax 
> credit for it this year
> 
> That's pretty compelling, how trustworthy is that payback figure?  If your 
> numbers are good, the hybrid can pay for its entire _replacement_ in only two 
> years, against your other option.  Is it likely to last two years?
> 
> I’m just concerned about reliability and the controls - if they flake out 
> nothing happens.  At least with a conventional water heater you can still 
> have one element working (like mine right now) and get some warm water.
> 
> A valid concern.  But, it's a _hybrid_ heater.  There's still a conventional 
> element or two in there.
> 
> -- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Chillin' Thanksgiving

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Will your electric company subsidize a new efficient water heater?  Only thing 
is around here you have to get s contractor to install it which kinda eats any 
savings over DIY

--R
Sent from iPhone

On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:33 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
wrote:

>> 
>> heat pump water heater ($1200) or a conventional electric heater
>> ($600-$700).
> 
> 
> Odd.  I _just_ replaced mine.  50-gallon Rheem conventional electric.
> $400.  (22 years ago I spent $300 on the same thing.)  They offered an
> intriguing stainless-steel option at around a 50% premium, but the 2-week
> delivery time was a deal killer.
> 
> The hybrid heater will pay for itself in a year or less...There is also a
>> tax credit for it this year
> 
> 
> That's pretty compelling, how trustworthy is that payback figure?  If your
> numbers are good, the hybrid can pay for its entire _replacement_ in only
> two years, against your other option.  Is it likely to last two years?
> 
> I’m just concerned about reliability and the controls - if they flake out
>> nothing happens.  At least with a conventional water heater you can still
>> have one element working (like mine right now) and get some warm water.
> 
> 
> A valid concern.  But, it's a _hybrid_ heater.  There's still a
> conventional element or two in there.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 747

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

How about a former pan am clipper 727?

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> On Nov 23, 2017, at 10:34 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> With the fuselage gutted, maybe you could use one of those heavy lift 
> helicopters to fly it to the site?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:31 AM, G Mann via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Let me know when you are ready, I'll set you up with one.. moving costs
>> will however clean your clock. Wings off, it's still to big to take down
>> the road without special permits and routing.
>> 
>> Then again when you follow your dream, money has no object, does it..
>> ;))
>> 
>> Friend of mine mounted the forward section, cockpit complete, of a DC 7 to
>> the front of his private hanger... it gets a lot of attention...
>> 
>> On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 11:47 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I wonder how a scrapped and gutted 747 body would be as a house; how many
>>> rooms?
>>> Several other airliners over the years have been converted into homes and
>>> businesses.
>>> Gerry
>>> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 747

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

With the fuselage gutted, maybe you could use one of those heavy lift 
helicopters to fly it to the site?

-D


> On Nov 23, 2017, at 11:31 AM, G Mann via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Let me know when you are ready, I'll set you up with one.. moving costs
> will however clean your clock. Wings off, it's still to big to take down
> the road without special permits and routing.
> 
> Then again when you follow your dream, money has no object, does it..
> ;))
> 
> Friend of mine mounted the forward section, cockpit complete, of a DC 7 to
> the front of his private hanger... it gets a lot of attention...
> 
> On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 11:47 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I wonder how a scrapped and gutted 747 body would be as a house; how many
>> rooms?
>> Several other airliners over the years have been converted into homes and
>> businesses.
>> Gerry
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Chillin' Thanksgiving

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

>
> heat pump water heater ($1200) or a conventional electric heater
> ($600-$700).


Odd.  I _just_ replaced mine.  50-gallon Rheem conventional electric.
 $400.  (22 years ago I spent $300 on the same thing.)  They offered an
intriguing stainless-steel option at around a 50% premium, but the 2-week
delivery time was a deal killer.

The hybrid heater will pay for itself in a year or less...There is also a
> tax credit for it this year


That's pretty compelling, how trustworthy is that payback figure?  If your
numbers are good, the hybrid can pay for its entire _replacement_ in only
two years, against your other option.  Is it likely to last two years?

I’m just concerned about reliability and the controls - if they flake out
> nothing happens.  At least with a conventional water heater you can still
> have one element working (like mine right now) and get some warm water.


A valid concern.  But, it's a _hybrid_ heater.  There's still a
conventional element or two in there.

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Re: [MBZ] 747

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Let me know when you are ready, I'll set you up with one.. moving costs
will however clean your clock. Wings off, it's still to big to take down
the road without special permits and routing.

Then again when you follow your dream, money has no object, does it..
;))

Friend of mine mounted the forward section, cockpit complete, of a DC 7 to
the front of his private hanger... it gets a lot of attention...

On Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 11:47 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
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> I wonder how a scrapped and gutted 747 body would be as a house; how many
> rooms?
> Several other airliners over the years have been converted into homes and
> businesses.
> Gerry
>
> Dan Penoff wrote:
> > I’ve flown on most, if not all, of the variants. -200, -300, -400.  As
> you might expect, the -400s were the nicest.  Got to make the trip across
> the Pond to the UK in the bunk room on the top deck one time because my
> business class seat back broke.  Upper deck was full and I wasn’t about to
> go sit with the common folk downstairs.  The cabin crew asked if I could
> sit in the crew bunk room since it wasn’t occupied (trans-Atlantic flight,
> only one crew) and they said, “Sure!”
> >
> > That was nice.  Like having a private, albeit very small, suite.
> >
> > They are big honking aircraft, that’s for sure.  You should stand on the
> tarmac under one some time to get an idea of their incredible size.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> > > On Nov 22, 2017, at 2:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have always wanted to fly on one but does not look like I will get
> to. I guess they are probably used by some of the overseas airlines.
> > >
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

That's  mean but Happy Thanksgiving to all, regardless of what you eat.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Nov 23, 2017 10:44 AM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" <
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> Happy Thanksgiving to all!
>
> I suppose Andrew may skip the turkey in favor of chat ala chinois   (sweet
> sour?)
>
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[MBZ] Happy Thanksgiving

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I suppose Andrew may skip the turkey in favor of chat ala chinois   
(sweet sour?)



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Re: [MBZ] Happy Chillin' Thanksgiving

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

True.  It could have totally crapped out and that would be ugly.  Not so for 
me, as I can do a Navy shower if necessary.

I’m just trying to decide whether or not to go with the heat pump water heater 
($1200) or a conventional electric heater ($600-$700).

The hybrid heater will pay for itself in a year or less, along with lowering 
temps in the garage since it’s working like an AC unit in reverse and dumping 
cold air into the garage.  There is also a tax credit for it this year, too.  
I’m just concerned about reliability and the controls - if they flake out 
nothing happens.  At least with a conventional water heater you can still have 
one element working (like mine right now) and get some warm water.

Anyone out there have one of these heat pump water heaters, or know someone who 
does?  I’ve looked at them closely over the past 4-5 years and they seem to be 
pretty reliable.  A O Smith seems to be the leader as far as sales.  GE was 
doing them but I don’t see them any more.

-D

> On Nov 23, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> You are lucky. It could have died the day you are riding your bicycle and get 
> hit by a sprinter van (Mercedes content) and really really badly want a hot 
> shower or soak in the tub but all you can get is cold water. 
> 
> Be thankful for tepid. 
> 
> --R
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 23, 2017, at 9:34 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hmm.  Shower wasn’t as hot as normal this morning….maybe a lot of other 
>> stuff is running?
>> 
>> While I’m preparing Thanksgiving dinner stuff, youngest son comes out of his 
>> bathroom, complaining that he doesn’t have any hot water for his shower.  
>> Wife pipes up, saying that yeah, she noticed the water didn’t seem as hot 
>> the last couple of days.
>> 
>> Thanks for letting me know, guys.  Guess I’ll run to the hardware store - 
>> oops!  It’s Thanksgiving - guess that’s not going to happen.  Grr.
>> 
>> Sounds like only one element is running in the water heater. Now I need to 
>> decide if I should just replace the bad element or use this opportunity to 
>> put in the heat pump water heater I’ve been looking for…. my only real 
>> concern is how noisy it will be, despite being in the garage.  The wall it’s 
>> next to is a bedroom (youngest son’s). Water heater is probably 10+ years 
>> old or close to it, so it’s most likely getting ready to start leaking, too.
>> 
>> Hmm.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Happy Chillin' Thanksgiving

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Mine blew out about 4 am on an Easter morning.  Big leak.  Water blowing 
everywhere!



Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
November 23, 2017 at 8:56 AM
You are lucky. It could have died the day you are riding your bicycle 
and get hit by a sprinter van (Mercedes content) and really really 
badly want a hot shower or soak in the tub but all you can get is cold 
water.


Be thankful for tepid.

--R


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Re: [MBZ] Happy Chillin' Thanksgiving

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

You are lucky. It could have died the day you are riding your bicycle and get 
hit by a sprinter van (Mercedes content) and really really badly want a hot 
shower or soak in the tub but all you can get is cold water. 

Be thankful for tepid. 

--R
Sent from iPhone

> On Nov 23, 2017, at 9:34 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Hmm.  Shower wasn’t as hot as normal this morning….maybe a lot of other stuff 
> is running?
> 
> While I’m preparing Thanksgiving dinner stuff, youngest son comes out of his 
> bathroom, complaining that he doesn’t have any hot water for his shower.  
> Wife pipes up, saying that yeah, she noticed the water didn’t seem as hot the 
> last couple of days.
> 
> Thanks for letting me know, guys.  Guess I’ll run to the hardware store - 
> oops!  It’s Thanksgiving - guess that’s not going to happen.  Grr.
> 
> Sounds like only one element is running in the water heater. Now I need to 
> decide if I should just replace the bad element or use this opportunity to 
> put in the heat pump water heater I’ve been looking for…. my only real 
> concern is how noisy it will be, despite being in the garage.  The wall it’s 
> next to is a bedroom (youngest son’s). Water heater is probably 10+ years old 
> or close to it, so it’s most likely getting ready to start leaking, too.
> 
> Hmm.
> 
> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Ratchet wrenches

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I don’t know. Hard to tell from the little pic

--R
Sent from iPhone

> On Nov 23, 2017, at 9:24 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Are the double ended ones righty-tighty/lefty-loosy or two different sizes?
> What I don't like about the combination wrenches I bought is the box ends are 
> straight not angled so you can flip them to change direction. The whole point 
> of the usual 15 degree angle is to get your knuckles away from whatever the 
> bolt goes into.
> 
> MATCO has some nice ones, fixed box on one end, reversible ratcheting box on 
> the other end. Break the tough ones loose with the fixed end, the flip the 
> wrench around and spin them out. Can't get those for $2 each though. 
> Mitch.  
> 
>> On November 23, 2017 at 9:07 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> If you are brave enough to go to Home Depot tomorrow they have 20piece set 
>> for $50 or 6piece double end ratcheting for $30
>> 
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[MBZ] Happy Chillin' Thanksgiving

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Hmm.  Shower wasn’t as hot as normal this morning….maybe a lot of other stuff 
is running?

While I’m preparing Thanksgiving dinner stuff, youngest son comes out of his 
bathroom, complaining that he doesn’t have any hot water for his shower.  Wife 
pipes up, saying that yeah, she noticed the water didn’t seem as hot the last 
couple of days.

Thanks for letting me know, guys.  Guess I’ll run to the hardware store - oops! 
 It’s Thanksgiving - guess that’s not going to happen.  Grr.

Sounds like only one element is running in the water heater. Now I need to 
decide if I should just replace the bad element or use this opportunity to put 
in the heat pump water heater I’ve been looking for…. my only real concern is 
how noisy it will be, despite being in the garage.  The wall it’s next to is a 
bedroom (youngest son’s). Water heater is probably 10+ years old or close to 
it, so it’s most likely getting ready to start leaking, too.

Hmm.

-D
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Re: [MBZ] Ratchet wrenches

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Are the double ended ones righty-tighty/lefty-loosy or two different sizes?
What I don't like about the combination wrenches I bought is the box ends are 
straight not angled so you can flip them to change direction. The whole point 
of the usual 15 degree angle is to get your knuckles away from whatever the 
bolt goes into.

MATCO has some nice ones, fixed box on one end, reversible ratcheting box on 
the other end. Break the tough ones loose with the fixed end, the flip the 
wrench around and spin them out. Can't get those for $2 each though. 
Mitch.  

> On November 23, 2017 at 9:07 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> If you are brave enough to go to Home Depot tomorrow they have 20piece set 
> for $50 or 6piece double end ratcheting for $30
> 
> --R
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[MBZ] Ratchet wrenches

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

If you are brave enough to go to Home Depot tomorrow they have 20piece set for 
$50 or 6piece double end ratcheting for $30

--R
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Re: [MBZ] Oldest Private Car Collection in the World?

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

That's cool, amazing collection.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On November 21, 2017 6:04:53 PM EST, Mountain Man via Mercedes 
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>https://petrolicious.com/articles/this-is-whats-inside-the-worlds-oldest-private-car-collection
>
>mao
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