Re: [MBZ] OT: Printers down and VPN

2018-05-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Bingo! Your mentioning the possibility of a bad port led me to try the printer in a port on the opposite side of the computer. It works well there. Having shown that the problem is not in the printer, I'll try your other suggestions in order to find an arrangement that works. Thanks, Gerry Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT: Printers down and VPN

2018-05-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I tried to download the printers driver from Samsung, but apparently Samsung doesn't support the printer anymore since no downloads are listed for the printer. A cable didn't help. I have found the problem, however. See my email to Dan. Thanks for the suggestions, Gerry Max Dillon wrote: > If

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 29, 2018 at 10:52 PM Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I just call it the Priapism. That's the word I came up with for it. But it seems so obvious I'm sure 1000 others came up with it independently. Then there's Tesla:

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Sumavuhl. Across the field on college ave or powderhouse? Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 11:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where are your rentals? In Slummavull of Meffuh? I had a young lady friend > at one time who lived right there close to campus, and I

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Had some rust but not too bad. The car was completely original. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 11:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why can’t I find a deal like that? Was the car rusty? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 29, 2018, at 8:35 PM, Dimitri via

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Why can’t I find a deal like that? Was the car rusty? Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 8:35 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ok so yesterday while tending to my Tufts student rentals, I see a well > patinated dark olive green 280SEL 4.5 with palomino leather interior on a car

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
MBCA is still around? Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 8:42 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > I told him to join the MBCA and write an article on the car for the Star once > he fixes it up. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 29, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
All 3 of my 123's had dash cracks. From windshield down to dashboard. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 29, 2018 10:49 PM, "Dimitri" wrote: > Not sure. They don’t seem to be as predictable as on the w114/115. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On May 29, 2018, at 10:43 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Where are your rentals? In Slummavull of Meffuh? I had a young lady friend at one time who lived right there close to campus, and I almost rented a place from an old Italian couple right across the street from the playing field. Turns out a buddy lived about 2 doors down from where the young

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I just call it the Priapism. Although, come to think of it, that name is probably not so suitable since their owners are probably all impotent anyway! Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:42 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Yes,the false environmental righteousness gets me. At one time we

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Not sure. They don’t seem to be as predictable as on the w114/115. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:43 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > How about 123 dash cracks? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On May 29, 2018 10:33 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> Certainly seems

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
How about 123 dash cracks? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 29, 2018 10:33 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Certainly seems that way. Just to the right and in front of the speaker. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 29, 2018, at 10:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Designed

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes,the false environmental righteousness gets me. At one time we referred to them as Pissus. IIRC you coined the name Priapsus. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 29, 2018 9:55 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > God how I hate the Prius. I immediately pass judgement on their owners and >

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Wouldn’t have worked. He was giddy with joy over his purchase! Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > You should have offered the kids $1800 for a fast flip. > >> On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 9:55 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes >> wrote: >> God how I hate the

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Certainly seems that way. Just to the right and in front of the speaker. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Designed that way for stress relief ;-) > > On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 9:28 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Funny how all

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
A mint one might be worth $100k, but I doubt a used one is worth over $40k. It's amazing how many "Singer 1911s" are out there, considering 500 were made and most were likely destroyed. http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2016/08/logan-metesh/holy-grail-1911s-singer-1911a1/

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You should have offered the kids $1800 for a fast flip. On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 9:55 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > God how I hate the Prius. I immediately pass judgement on their owners and > assume that they are bumbling idiots. Sorry to anyone here who owns one. > Actually, I’m not

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Designed that way for stress relief ;-) On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 9:28 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Funny how all w114/115 dashes crack in the same exact spot. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 29, 2018, at 10:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Funny how all w114/115 dashes crack in the same exact spot. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:16 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > SOLD for $9600. Thay's a fair price all around. > > On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 4:57 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
SOLD for $9600. Thay's a fair price all around. On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 4:57 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 29/05/2018 2:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Never thought I'd ever see one as nice as this. Dark red - very unusual >> and

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Perhaps call CMP and ask what it takes to get listed? I think they are just trying to meet the "marksmanship" portion of their mandate, and membership in a range that provides that opportunity is enough. This is just my guess though . . . On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 9:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Mine’s not listed. I’ll be there tomorrow and will ask. -D > On May 29, 2018, at 10:06 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > When my son bought is Garand from the CMP, the CMP site listed a local gun > range as affiliated. He called the range and they told him that it was not > affiliated.

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
When my son bought is Garand from the CMP, the CMP site listed a local gun range as affiliated. He called the range and they told him that it was not affiliated. He then call CMP, and they told him that yes, if he got a membership card from them, and sent them a copy with his paperwork, all would

Re: [MBZ] SOT: 1/20 HP motor Q? (Capacitor Q?)

2018-05-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > So, for the EEs, would this motor start better with a capacitor hooked in > the circuit, and if so, what size? There are half a dozen basic motor types, exactly one of which uses a capacitor. You haven't identified what, exactly, you have there. For those that need a capacitor, they mostly

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
God how I hate the Prius. I immediately pass judgement on their owners and assume that they are bumbling idiots. Sorry to anyone here who owns one. Actually, I’m not sorry!!! Sent from my iPhone On May 29, 2018, at 9:49 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> >> Nice to see millennials who

Re: [MBZ] OT - any pump experts out there?

2018-05-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > I am told that a jet pump cannot produce much more pressure than I am > currently getting out of this one. Not entirely true. We have one at the farm that puts out 100 PSI or so, which is necessary since there's about 60 PSI static pressure with no flow at the top. House is a long ways

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vacation etc.

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Yeah it was 80 degrees here in Boston today and I was not a happy camper. Too damn hot for me! Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > As Is tolerable summers. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On May 29, 2018 6:50 PM, "Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > Nice to see millennials who are not interested in a Pious. Speaking of the pious priapus, for the first time today I saw one in the U-Pull. I wonder if they drilled holes in the battery pack to let all the electrons out? -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I told him to join the MBCA and write an article on the car for the Star once he fixes it up. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 9:38 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Thank you for this,inspiration Dimitri. Nice to see millenials who are not > interested in a Pious. > > Dwight Giles Jr. >

Re: [MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Thank you for this,inspiration Dimitri. Nice to see millenials who are not interested in a Pious. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 29, 2018 9:35 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Ok so yesterday while tending to my Tufts student rentals, I see a well > patinated dark olive green 280SEL

[MBZ] Millenials are not all hopeless!

2018-05-29 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Ok so yesterday while tending to my Tufts student rentals, I see a well patinated dark olive green 280SEL 4.5 with palomino leather interior on a car trailer in the the Tufts Fletcher School parking lot. I pull in behind it with my 78 240D and encounter two young guys. One of them starts

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It breaks my heart reading this: << “An authentic Singer 1911a1, seen in as-issued condition, could sell for $100,000. The odds that a Singer is in that group are fairly small, but that would definitely go into the auction,” Thompson said.>> Since a buddy offered me his Singer 1911 back in

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Nice! I do like stainless on firearms. Titanium is even nicer. Marlin is pretty good stuff. I had one of those in blue at one time. Enjoy! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 3:51

Re: [MBZ] 2003 e320 wagon 82k miles

2018-05-29 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Karl is in SoCal. -D > On May 29, 2018, at 8:51 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where is it located? > > On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 6:40 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Coworker has this car wants to get rid of it. He has driven it for a

Re: [MBZ] 2003 e320 wagon 82k miles

2018-05-29 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Where is it located? On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 6:40 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Coworker has this car wants to get rid of it. He has driven it for a long > time; bought CPO. Just fyi. Seemed like someone on here wanted one but not > sure about the year. > > On

Re: [MBZ] OM617 turbo quit

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Next month? -D > On May 29, 2018, at 8:11 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > How about asking kleb to get it and put an engine in it? > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To

Re: [MBZ] OM617 turbo quit

2018-05-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
How about asking kleb to get it and put an engine in it? ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vacation etc.

2018-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
As Is tolerable summers. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 29, 2018 6:50 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > The ice fishing is a lot better here... > > -Curt > > > On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 5:36:25 PM EDT, Kaleb C. Striplin via > Mercedes wrote: > > Oh I know, I was just finding

Re: [MBZ] 2003 e320 wagon 82k miles

2018-05-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
$500 delivered? Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Coworker has this car wants to get rid of it. He has driven it for a long time; bought CPO. Just fyi. Seemed like someone on here wanted one but not sure about the year. O ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire

2018-05-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
"Gather up the kettles and the old tin pans, the oats, the corn, the barley and the bran"I call that the Poteen song, although it has a real title. It is about making Poteen (moonshine) in Ireland. The word corn also applied to barley in yurp (and Ireland) fmiser via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Membership in the Garand Collectors Association is sufficient and you can buy that online. Back in the 1980s I couldn't afford to meet the requirements, or so I thought. I wonder if it would have been as simple as mailing a check off to a military arms collector's group back then? Mitch. >

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

2018-05-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Most 65s were a cream color, and many of those had red interiors. I liked the medium (battleship) gray (DB186) on my 62 (with red interior) My 66 is black and tan. (yes that has several other connotations) Mercedes Blue always looks appropriate on a 110/111 (DB335). What model is this

Re: [MBZ] OT: Printers down and VPN

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Did you try the mouse and/or keyboard in the new USB hub to see if they worked? Or did you try swapping the keyboard or mouse to see if they worked in the port you’ve been using for the USB hub? You can simply unplug and plug in the mouse and if the port is good the computer will recognize

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Just ordered me a Spee-D-Loader for it, too… -D > On May 29, 2018, at 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Agreed. I like the sights on it, so the scope will come off. > > -D > > >> On May 29, 2018, at 7:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> If you can see through

Re: [MBZ] OT - any pump experts out there?

2018-05-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
How did it work with the old faucets? I suspect that your goobermnt nannies are at work, protecting you from using too much of "their" water. Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On with my pump story from out at the lake. The pump is a 3/4 hp jet pump. It sits in a pump house and the lift to

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed. I like the sights on it, so the scope will come off. -D > On May 29, 2018, at 7:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you can see through the scope on that, you must have a very long face. > > Mitch. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] SOT: 1/20 HP motor Q? (Capacitor Q?)

2018-05-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Hey y'all! I have a dehumidifier that is frustrating. Everytime I give up and figure it is time to change the motor, it works fine. Whenever I am about to pronounce it cured, the fan motor won't start. Since I got it 10-15 yrs ago, the bearings in the fan motor get tight and the motor

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not only that, but one of the requirements for applying is to be a member of a local CMP club. My range/club is not. Thanks, but I’ll stick with my SA Range Officer. -D > On May 29, 2018, at 7:30 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those CMP 1911s aren't going to be collectibles,

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If you can see through the scope on that, you must have a very long face. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Those CMP 1911s aren't going to be collectibles, they'll be many times armory refurbished collections of mismatched parts replaced as needed over the decades. The ones that have value will be classified as 'auction grade' and they won't go cheap. Oh, I see the linked article covered that:

[MBZ] OT military M1911 pistol auction

2018-05-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
For the military buffs, here's your chance to buy a military surplus .45. https://www.stripes.com/own-a-piece-of-military-history-m1911s-available-for-purchase-1.529726?utm_source=Sailthru_medium=email_campaign=ebb%205/29/18_term=Editorial%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief -- Max Dillon Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
That looks nice! When I was a kid, the only semi auto weapons we had were pistols, which we children rarely got to shoot. All rifles and shotguns required the user to work the action and chamber a round. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 29, 2018 6:51:19 PM EDT, Dan

Re: [MBZ] OM617 turbo quit

2018-05-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Randy sez: >What do you have that you could tow with (or >do you have a friend with a  >decent truck?)   I've got a nice little car trailer. Just nothing to pull it with currently.  Plus losing two days pay to go get it.

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m a sucker for stainless steel finishes on firearms. -D > On May 29, 2018, at 6:53 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Sweet, I like the combination of lighter wood and stainless. > > -Curt > > > On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 6:51:27 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Dang it. Even

Re: [MBZ] OT: Printers down and VPN

2018-05-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
If your printer is a local printer connected by USB to your pc, then neither your ISP nor a VPN are involved. Checking / replacing the cable is a good start, but I suspect your printer driver is bad or corrupted, so check with printer maker for a new driver. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2018-05-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
"Blue" interior? 3rd pic looks black to me, maybe he meant Navy blue? 4th pic, photog failed to place finger to cover license plate, then gave up entirely in the 5th pic. I hate those chrome wheel well arches. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 29, 2018 5:53:51 PM EDT, Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sweet, I like the combination of lighter wood and stainless. -Curt On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 6:51:27 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Dang it.  Even below the limit my pictures never seem to go through… Look here: http://penoff.com/photodump.html

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If you click on the “Download” button you’ll get a full sized image, too. -D > On May 29, 2018, at 6:51 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dang it. Even below the limit my pictures never seem to go through… > > Look here: > > http://penoff.com/photodump.html

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Dang it. Even below the limit my pictures never seem to go through… Look here: http://penoff.com/photodump.html -D > On May 29, 2018, at 6:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dropped sync, repeat that part following "...for $180:" > -- > Max

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vacation etc.

2018-05-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The ice fishing is a lot better here... -Curt On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 5:36:25 PM EDT, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Oh I know, I was just finding humor in the vast difference in climate. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Look

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Dropped sync, repeat that part following "...for $180:" -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 29, 2018 5:49:48 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Bought this for $180.00: > > > > >Doesn’t even look like it’s been fired. > >If I can pull it off I’m going to the range after

[MBZ] 2003 e320 wagon 82k miles

2018-05-29 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Coworker has this car wants to get rid of it. He has driven it for a long time; bought CPO. Just fyi. Seemed like someone on here wanted one but not sure about the year. On Tue, May 29, 2018, 11:43 AM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Before you take another drive,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Printers down and VPN

2018-05-29 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
USB cable from printers to old, probably type 2, 4 hole USB adapter, and adapter to computer. Installed a new, type 2, cheap, 4 hole USB adapter but that didn't help. Other 2 holes have mouse and keyboard which still work well. No other devices are connected to computer. Gerry Meade Dillon

Re: [MBZ] OM617 turbo quit

2018-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 29, 2018 at 6:24 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > What do you have that you could tow with (or do you have a friend with a > decent truck?)  Could you just rent one of those 2 wheel trailers and > load the front end of the car on it? I think Kaleb used a dolly but got

Re: [MBZ] OM617 turbo quit

2018-05-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 29/05/2018 2:00 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Four hours from Okie Acres. Unfortunately, my kid has three traveling companions. Methinks this is going to be pricey. May just rent a truck and go get it. Or may pay for it to be repaired and he can pay me back (yeah, right). Rick What

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2018-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Is That a Mickey mouse watch on the shifter? No history? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 29, 2018 5:54 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > So look at this car and everyone give me your opinion: > > https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/6590696870.html > > I’ve looked at it and will

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
So look at this car and everyone give me your opinion: https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/6590696870.html I’ve looked at it and will dissect it after the peanut gallery responds. It’s a classic CL posting, I’ll tell you that much. -D > On May 29, 2018, at 3:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Bought this for $180.00: Doesn’t even look like it’s been fired. If I can pull it off I’m going to the range after work tomorrow to break it in. -D > On May 27, 2018, at 1:41 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > I never priced a henry, and I am aware of the current value of a

Re: [MBZ] Hands free phone device question

2018-05-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 29/05/2018 2:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: They say that hands free is also distracting and should be avoided. But it sure is better than texting. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vacation etc.

2018-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh I know, I was just finding humor in the vast difference in climate. Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 3:56 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Look about 500 miles north of you to compare. Looking at the map the top line > of MA about matches to the bottom line of South Dakota while Okie

Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire

2018-05-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Philip sez: >You're statement depends on logic - and >logic seems to never be present.  There.  I fixed it.  >Maybe I should stop talking to such people? If you can't tolerate ignorance and stupidity, then yes. However, that will leave you with less than five percent (probably closer to two

Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire

2018-05-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I guess spam is basically corned ham which can be pretty salty on its own... -Curt On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, 4:39:44 PM EDT, fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > > > > fmiser wrote: > > > > > > > >couple cans of corned beef (Spam) > > > Craig wrote: > > > > > > Spam is NOT corned beef! >

Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire

2018-05-29 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Frederick wrote: > The "Corn" in Corned Beef is actually salt. > Who Knew? That word "corn" has an interesting history. In the beef, it is because the meat was cured with big chunks of salt. This course salt was called "corns of salt", probably because the big pieces were as big as grain

Re: [MBZ] Trucks, on-topic

2018-05-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sounds like it needs a smaller turbo that would spin up faster. My Jetta is on boost by about 1200rpm... -Curt On Monday, May 28, 2018, 7:06:05 PM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > You commented that it lacks torque. Do you think that is that mostly a > factor of gearing?

Re: [MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 29/05/2018 2:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Never thought I'd ever see one as nice as this. Dark red - very unusual and appears to be well cared for. Almost $10k now...

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vacation etc.

2018-05-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Look about 500 miles north of you to compare. Looking at the map the top line of MA about matches to the bottom line of South Dakota while Okie land is comparable to the Carolinas. We can still have frost until Memorial day so theres not much sense in putting stuff out before. Angie put my

Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire

2018-05-29 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> > > > fmiser wrote: > > > > > > > >couple cans of corned beef (Spam) > > > Craig wrote: > > > > > > Spam is NOT corned beef! > > Correct.  But I have found many people who don't know what I > > ean when I say "canned corned beef" - but when I say "like > > spam" hey understand.  Sorry if I

Re: [MBZ] OT - any pump experts out there?

2018-05-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 29/05/2018 2:20 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Booster pump and a big or bigger pressure tank. The proper air pressure in the tank is two pounds less than the minimum pump pressure. I.E. pump is set 30-50, tank has 28 lbs. of air pressure empty. Rick

Re: [MBZ] Hands free phone device question

2018-05-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes I have read that. All I use my phone for in the car is GPS navigation. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 29, 2018 3:40 PM, "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They say that hands free is also distracting and should be avoided. > > On Tue, May 29, 2018 at

Re: [MBZ] Hands free phone device question

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
They say that hands free is also distracting and should be avoided. On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 2:28 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > And, it is exactly why I have voice mail with a "Leave me a message, > I'll get back to you." > > I've been thinking of changing that to "I'm driving, Leave a

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs this

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Turbo or NA? On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 1:51 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/1983-mercedes- > benz-300td/6600100366.html > > --R > Sent from iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Spares - was: Spare tire

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I used to LOVE skillet fried corned beef with a fried egg on top. OMG. On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 11:23 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fred, > I knew that the corn in tinned corned beef is salt. > Dwight > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On May 29, 2018 11:04

[MBZ] "Lower end" W114 1970 250 on BAT but wow

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Never thought I'd ever see one as nice as this. Dark red - very unusual and appears to be well cared for. Almost $10k now... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-mercedes-benz-250-2/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-05-29 ___

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wonder what the interior looks like. On Mon, May 28, 2018 at 7:15 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They are very proud of that car, aren’t they? > > It does look nice. I wonder what the undercarriage looks like. > > Go talk to them and make them an Okie deal. > > -D

Re: [MBZ] OT - any pump experts out there?

2018-05-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Booster pump and a big or bigger pressure tank. The proper air pressure in the tank is two pounds less than the minimum pump pressure. I.E. pump is set 30-50, tank has 28 lbs. of air pressure empty.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hit and run plus catch

2018-05-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I finally got the insurance info and contacted the adjuster. Appreciate all the tips. On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 11:09 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I wish they would vigorously enforce this in FL. It’s estimated that over > a third of the driver’s on our roads are uninsured. > > -D > > > On

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

2018-05-29 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
Silver and red On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 1:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I never kiss and tell... ;) > > It's a bit higher than I want for a project car, but it's a really good set > of bones... so "worth it". > Still.. it will have to wait for attention... there are other cars ahead of >

[MBZ] OT - any pump experts out there?

2018-05-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On with my pump story from out at the lake. The pump is a 3/4 hp jet pump. It sits in a pump house and the lift to that point is probably 10 feet so well within the range of a shallow well jet pump's limitations which according to the booklet is about 25 feet. The intake hose is 1 1/4 which

Re: [MBZ] OM617 turbo quit

2018-05-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Four hours from Okie Acres.  Unfortunately, my kid has three traveling companions.  Methinks this is going to be pricey. May just rent a truck and go get it.  Or may pay for it to be repaired and he can pay me back (yeah, right).  Rick "Kids, the gift that keeps on taking."   Original

Re: [MBZ] OM617 turbo quit

2018-05-29 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Ouch! How far to the Okie Benz Donation Repository, so you can either make a deposit or get a used engine? - Max Charleston SC On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 2:29 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Diagnosis is in. > > Broken timing chain. > > Rick >

Re: [MBZ] Parts falling off car.

2018-05-29 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Before you take another drive, Tighten up your break petal!! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 10:09 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Your loosing parts > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On May 29, 2018, at 12:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OM617 turbo quit

2018-05-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Diagnosis is in.  Broken timing chain.  Rick ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Hands free phone device question

2018-05-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
And, it is exactly why I have voice mail with a "Leave me a message, I'll get back to you." I've been thinking of changing that to "I'm driving, Leave a message." On Tue, May 29, 2018 at 8:27 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's the beauty of hands free,

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
The 61 s aesthetically pleasing, well made, accurate, dependable, and versatile. Personally, I prefer the tube magazine over the rotary. Tube is easy to load, and easy to dump. no skill or dexterity required. You can do it in heavy gloves or even mittens. It will retain its value, which

[MBZ] Kleb needs this

2018-05-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/1983-mercedes-benz-300td/6600100366.html --R Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT:anybody heard from Wilton lately?

2018-05-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No Sent from my iPhone > On May 29, 2018, at 12:18 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2FsKA_ETmI > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 1965 Finny find

2018-05-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I never kiss and tell... ;) It's a bit higher than I want for a project car, but it's a really good set of bones... so "worth it". Still.. it will have to wait for attention... there are other cars ahead of it in the "project warehouse" Taking suggestions on color combinations... anyone? On

[MBZ] OT:anybody heard from Wilton lately?

2018-05-29 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2FsKA_ETmI ___ 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Near Burlington, VT?

2018-05-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'm probably closest but its a good 4 hour drive. Pretty country up there, arrange pickup in September and take it to ChowdaQ. I'd go retrieve it with you. -Curt On Monday, May 28, 2018, 5:57:49 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Got a call in on a prospective Finnie in South

Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles

2018-05-29 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Agreed! Use enough gun. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 10:11 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - .22 Rifles If we're talking woodchucks

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