Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
White silicone --R Sent from iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 11:50 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just installed, mounted in white Formica counter. > > Should I run a bead of caulk around the perimeter? > > Nothing in the installation guide about doing that, I was thinking the glass

Re: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
My home builder friend would say "yes". Rick   Original Message   From: Max Dillon via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2018 10:50 PM To: Mercedes Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Max Dillon Subject: [MBZ] OT Induction cook top Just installed, mounted in white Formica counter. Should I

Re: [MBZ] 617 head question

2018-02-11 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
NA 617 seems to be the same if it came from a 115 300D and the 123 (78-81) Valve cover vacuum goodies and such might be otherwise clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap 1976 300D - Ble

[MBZ] OT Induction cook top

2018-02-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Just installed, mounted in white Formica counter. Should I run a bead of caulk around the perimeter? Nothing in the installation guide about doing that, I was thinking the glass needed to be floating so it could expand and contract and not break. However, lots of food and liquid is going to ge

Re: [MBZ] daveslist

2018-02-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan G asks: >‎What is daveslist? Top secret email list. Members only.  Invite only. I am not a member.  You are not a member. That's all I know. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-11 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I'll bet a mount is broken on that power steering pump. Put a clutch pulley on the alternator, then fix broken mount with JB Weld. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archi

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh I will shoot another one after I get that fixed. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 9:03 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > That 603 non rodbender crate engine sounds like music to my ears other than > the rattling PS pump! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 11, 2018, at

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-11 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
That 603 non rodbender crate engine sounds like music to my ears other than the rattling PS pump! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 1:42 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > And it has the million mile engine > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Feb 11, 2018, at 3:44 PM, A

[MBZ] daveslist

2018-02-11 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 11:14 AM, wrote: > Your mail to 'Daveslist' with the subject > > Re: [MBZ] If you need odometer gears > > Is being held until the list moderator can review it for approval. > > The reason it is being held: > > Post by non-member to a members-only list > > Either th

Re: [MBZ] 617 head question

2018-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I looked up parts on importec, the head gasket set for the 76 is the same as one for a 81 for example. I would say it would work. On 2/11/2018 7:59 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On February 11, 2018 at 8:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Why wouldn’t it? They’re the same engine e

Re: [MBZ] 617 head question

2018-02-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On February 11, 2018 at 8:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Why wouldn’t it? They’re the same engine essentially, aren’t they? At least > the non-turbo versions. And if there are different prechamber setups like on various years of OM603, just change head, prechambers, glow p

Re: [MBZ] 617 head question

2018-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I looked up the head for the 115 then looked up the head for a 123 and one of the head numbers was the same. I’m thinking it should work. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 7:45 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Um. > > Compare head gaskets and/or part numbers? > > Fred > > >

Re: [MBZ] 617 head question

2018-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
These guys have a good “where used” listing when you enter a part number: https://www.german-spob.de/start.php?seite=start&language=de&nr=a231f697a3e6f9d62983ce5ca9da39fc Good place to find older

Re: [MBZ] 617 head question

2018-02-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Um. Compare head gaskets and/or part numbers? Fred Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: 11 February 2018 20:35 To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] 617 head question Why wouldn’t it?

Re: [MBZ] 617 head question

2018-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Why wouldn’t it? They’re the same engine essentially, aren’t they? At least the non-turbo versions. -D > On Feb 11, 2018, at 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anybody know if a head from a non turbo 123 617 will work on a 115 > version 617? Or even a turbo head? >

[MBZ] 617 head question

2018-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Does anybody know if a head from a non turbo 123 617 will work on a 115 version 617?  Or even a turbo head? --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] Front loading washer bearings

2018-02-11 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I bought a speed queen in 1980. I don't think it lasted 10 years. I was greatly disappointed as I had worked for toastmaster corp, who owned Speed Queen back then. Toastmaster generallybuild solid products, although each decade they got more cheaply built.The Maytag "dependable" is near

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
A Decade At The Top? www.imdb.com/title/tt0075602/ > On February 11, 2018 at 6:14 PM clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The tree of Liberty does need to be watered regularly. > > I propose that all people who aspire to leadership positions or political > chicanery should be allowed t

Re: [MBZ] Michelin Latitude Tour HP

2018-02-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On February 11, 2018 at 6:05 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Green exterior, right? Rust? How is the interior condition? Black Green Metallic. Which isn't really green. https://www.copart.com/lot/35420277 Some spots of surface rust that I Scotchbrited away and covered with POR-1

Re: [MBZ] Front loading washer bearings

2018-02-11 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I hear speed queens are very dependable. Old school toploaders. Not cheap though. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 6:05 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I heard a radio program called "rock and roll handyman" complaining about > his new washer crapping out. You are not

Re: [MBZ] Front loading washer bearings

2018-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
This set is about 10 years old or so, this is the first issue we have had. On 2/11/2018 5:05 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: I heard a radio program called "rock and roll handyman"  complaining about his new washer crapping out.  You are not alone. I knew Maytag, when it was still mayta

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
The tree of Liberty does need to be watered regularly. I propose that all people who aspire to leadership positions or political chicanery should be allowed to go as high as they can within ten years. At the end of that period, they are taken out for the crowds to witness their execution. T

Re: [MBZ] Michelin Latitude Tour HP

2018-02-11 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Well, when a set of winter tars cost near as much as the vee-hicle, and the rubber on it is in VG condition, (and it is an "appliance" vehicle) it makes sense to flip it and buy another, possibly one with good winter tars. (Or something else with cheaper size tars) Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Front loading washer bearings

2018-02-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
No help to Kaleb, but I did the rear bearing on our dryer last year, and that was pretty easy even thought it is stacked on top of our washer. We bought a front loading Kenmore washer in the last year of the previous century, and 18 years later it is still going strong. Kenmore is re-branded ...?

Re: [MBZ] Michelin Latitude Tour HP

2018-02-11 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That seems a bit extreme, sell rather than re-tire? Are new tires that expensive? Green exterior, right? Rust? How is the interior condition? - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 5:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'll probably sell it in t

Re: [MBZ] Front loading washer bearings

2018-02-11 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I heard a radio program called "rock and roll handyman" complaining about his new washer crapping out. You are not alone. I knew Maytag, when it was still maytag, was having trouble with its "neptune" (new design) washer transmissions. When I heard they were going to quit building the "Dep

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
That is not the saying among those who lived there. The land is a wonder, the people far less so. I, and many other former residents, suspect it has to do with the betrayal of Simon Bolivar by those in what is now Venezuela. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982

Re: [MBZ] Metal Filler

2018-02-11 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I am trying to stay away from the need to mix, because I am not in the least skilled at mix or application before it all cures. I found Permatex Liquid Metal, which seems to be getting the job done. Three wheels down, two to go. Once it cures, I move on to the sanding and prep for filler/prim

Re: [MBZ] Metal Filler

2018-02-11 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I am trying to stay away from the need to mix, because I am not in the least skilled at mix or application before it all cures. I found Permatex Liquid Metal, which seems to be getting the job done. Three wheels down, two to go. Once it cures, I move on to the sanding and prep for filler/prim

[MBZ] Michelin Latitude Tour HP

2018-02-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Found this review at TireRack.com from a ML320 owner: Noticed a serious lack of traction in any snow condition. Definitely a summer tire only. I agree with the above wholeheartedly. First time I had it out in the snow back in November, I tried to do a low speed stop and the ABS kicked in whe

[MBZ] The PiTA SD

2018-02-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So I went and looked at this SD the kid was trying to sell. He had maybe 3 teeth but was a nice guy. It started right up and ran fine, sounded pretty smooth actually. The door was bent but still opened, he had another one to put on was a different color. Had replaced the seats except for front

[MBZ] Front loading washer bearings

2018-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
From the sounds of things the bearings in my Maytag front loader are going out, or are out.  Anybody BTDT? --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yes I am going to capitalize on that bit of social recognition. --R Sent from iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 5:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is an opportunity to teach her. What they call a "Teachable Moment." ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That is an opportunity to teach her. What they call a "Teachable Moment." Funny how people who love to spend OPM falter when Unk Sam wants to excise money form them. And it would have been hilarious if it weren't so sick, how the congresscritters howled when they learned they would also suf

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
On a peripheral note, my daughter today realized she is going to have to write a check for the first time to Unkie Sam come April. Being more towards the left side of center than I am, I had expected she would welcome this opportunity to support the gummint wisdom and programs, but alas this is

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
And it has the million mile engine --R Sent from iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 3:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > These cars don't break as a rule. This was a calculated risk with a decent > chance of success. > > On Feb 9, 2018 10:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < >

Re: [MBZ] Oh my god it is the smoothest rod bender I have ever heard

2018-02-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
These cars don't break as a rule. This was a calculated risk with a decent chance of success. On Feb 9, 2018 10:00 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I was going to do a video of it but I will tomorrow. I did notice the belt > shock probably needs to be replace

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
There, I fixed it. Credit where credit is due. Fred Moir via Mercedes February 11, 2018 at 11:29 AM We have met the enemy and he is us. (Pogo) Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search li

Re: [MBZ] If you need odometer gears

2018-02-11 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > > fmiser wrote: > > > > > > What about with the parenthesis "encoded" as well as the > > >spaces. > > > > > Craig wrote: > > > > Yes, that works. > tyee165 wrote: > Tiny

Re: [MBZ] If you need odometer gears

2018-02-11 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Craig wrote: > On Sat, 10 Feb 2018 23:47:11 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes > wrote: > > > What about with the parenthesis "encoded" as well as the > > spaces. > > > > Yes, that

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
True Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 11, 2018 2:10 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Millennials take a lot of flack where the people saying "I do not recall" > are baby boomers... > -Curt > > > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
True Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 11, 2018 2:10 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: Millennials take a lot of flack where the people saying "I do not recall" are baby boomers... -Curt On Sunday, February 11, 2018, 12:20:44 PM EST, G Mann via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Millennials take a lot of flack where the people saying "I do not recall" are baby boomers... -Curt On Sunday, February 11, 2018, 12:20:44 PM EST, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: In the words of one particular woman, 168 times before congress... "I do not recall" For myself, I have r

[MBZ] More rodbender

2018-02-11 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So just confirmed I do have a part number plate riveted to the bell housing on the passenger side. I would say I have a crate engine here. Question is, when was it installed. It’s got an aftermarket radio which as I suspected when pulling up the trunk liner and wiring is all jacked up. Lord I

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I have a very conservative friend who decries every dollar the government spends, and every tax dollar he pays, yet he was the first in line when OK offered a tax rebate for electric vehicles (bought over-grown golf cart things for running around his 40 acres) and said "Thanks, tax-payers!". On Su

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
We have met the enemy and he is us. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Mountain Man via Mercedes Sent: 11 February 2018 12:09 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mountain Man Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation Curley wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In the words of one particular woman, 168 times before congress... "I do not recall" For myself, I have refused to participate in billions of bribe money, apparently, while making myself unavailable. ;)) Respectfully suggest that our general age group did not "raise" millennial, rather, w

Re: [MBZ] If you need odometer gears

2018-02-11 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT Venezuela situation

2018-02-11 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curley wrote: > Especially OURS! We seem to have an unusually greedy crop of > congresscritters. I am guessing about 90% of them need to be replaced, > along with almost all appointees in office more than a year and a month. Yes, totally. However, the same greed is rampant among the plebes. Wh

Re: [MBZ] another solution for the IP back bracket

2018-02-11 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Mitch wrote: > I might have wished... Looks nice but probably will be put on wishrist rather than my wishlist? Are Snap-On wishrist or wishlist these days? Forge china to oblivion, americans could use the cash. OTOH, china plebes could probably use the cash and job. Hedgefunds need to be forged

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Will do. -D > On Feb 11, 2018, at 9:57 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Exciting stuff (well, to us car nerds anyway). Looking forward to the posts. > Keep links of updates coming to the list. > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Feb 11, 2018, at 9:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Merced

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Exciting stuff (well, to us car nerds anyway). Looking forward to the posts. Keep links of updates coming to the list. --R Sent from iPhone > On Feb 11, 2018, at 9:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I set up a blog on my web site to document the stuff I do to the car. You > can se

[MBZ] OT: Need to know when somebody opens your (closet, safe, suitcase, ...)?

2018-02-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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[MBZ] OT: Curt needs a new woods buggy

2018-02-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I set up a blog on my web site to document the stuff I do to the car. You can see the beginnings of it here: http://penoff.com/Penoff.com/400E_Blog/400E_Blog.html -D > On Feb 10, 2018, at 7:48 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Great Dan. Send pix of the uploading > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford

Re: [MBZ] 1993 400E

2018-02-11 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Driver just called - he’s maxed out for rest hours so he’s stopping just south of Jacksonville. He’ll be here on Monday morning. So much for getting to play with it today…. -D > On Feb 10, 2018, at 7:48 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Great Dan. Send pix of the uploading > > Dwight Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] If you need odometer gears

2018-02-11 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
Tinyurl Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A Original message From: Craig via Mercedes Date: 2018-02-11 7:57 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] If you need odometer gears On Sat, 10 Feb 2018 23:47:11 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > What a

Re: [MBZ] If you need odometer gears

2018-02-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 10 Feb 2018 23:47:11 -0600 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > What about with the parenthesis "encoded" as well as the spaces. > Yes, that works. I just didn't know that %28